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02-23-2016 City Council Regular Meeting Packet City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 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 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 1 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Call to Order This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room as required by state law. The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law. Invocation - Pastor Bill Schroeder, Messiah Lutheran Church, 708 North Locust Street Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study session, notification of the date will be given. B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will be speaking. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 2 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item C-1 Recognition of Library Director Steve Fosselman for 25 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island The Mayor and City Council will recognize Library Director Steve Fosselman for 25 years of service with the City of Grand Island. Mr. Fosselman was hired on February 25, 1991 and has served in that capacity ever since. We congratulate Mr. Fosselman on his dedicated service to the City of Grand Island for the past 25 years. Staff Contact: Mayor Jeremy Jensen Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 3 / 172 Grand IslandCouncil Session - 2/23/2016Page 4 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item C-2 Presentation by Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway, & Luth for Fiscal Year 2015 City Single Audit and General Purpose Financial Statements and Electric and Water Audit Reports Terry Galloway from Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth will present the Fiscal Year 2015 City Single Audit and General Purpose Financial Statements and Electric and Water Audit Reports. Staff Contact: Renae Griffiths Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 5 / 172 City of Grand Island Financial statements and supplementary information Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth, P.C. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 6 / 172 Independent Auditors’ Report Opinions: Audit Report Page 4 In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business -type activities, the aggregate discretely presented component units, each major fund, the aggregate remaining fund information, and the fiduciary funds of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, as of September 30, 2015, and the respective changes in financial position and cash flows, where applicable, thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 7 / 172 Outstanding Debt The City of Grand Island’s total debt increased by $3,291,773 (3.2 percent) during the current fiscal year due primarily to the issuance of $10,955,138 of Sewer DEQ notes Audit Report Page 15 City of Grand Island's Outstanding Debt Year Ended September 30, 2015 Year Ended September 30, 2014 Governmental Business-type Governmental Business-type Activities Activities Total Activities Activities Total General Obligation Bonds  $   4,570,000  $                 -    $   4,570,000  $   6,700,000  $                  -    $    6,700,000  Revenue Bonds                     -       94,220,138     94,220,138                      -        86,875,000      86,875,000  Capital Lease       6,923,380                     -         6,923,380       8,846,745                      -          8,846,745  Total  $ 11,493,380  $ 94,220,138  $   105,713,518  $ 15,546,745  $ 86,875,000  $  102,421,745  Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 8 / 172 Statement of Net Position Audit Report Page 19 NET POSITION Net investment in capital assets           325,005,454          221,134,178           546,139,632  Restricted for: Debt service                 315,684            13,628,920             13,944,604  Landfill closure/post-closure costs                         -               4,483,363              4,483,363  Perpetual care - permanent                 684,039                        -                   684,039  Street improvements              1,298,789                        -                1,298,789  Capital projects              1,662,433                        -                1,662,433  Economic development              1,069,944                        -                1,069,944  Other purposes              1,996,553                        -                1,996,553  Unrestricted             22,466,246            67,689,862             90,156,108  Total net position  $       354,499,142  $      306,936,323  $       661,435,465  CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA STATEMENT OF NET POSITION September 30, 2015 Primary Government Governmental Business-type Activities Activities Total Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 9 / 172 Statement of Net Position – Fiduciary Funds Audit Report Page 29 Employee Reserve Funds ASSETS Cash  $                 -    Investments        4,601,126  Accounts receivable                     -    Special assessments receivable                     -    Total assets        4,601,126  LIABILITIES Agency liabilities                     -    Due to other funds           162,873  Pension liability        1,804,380  Total liabilities        1,967,253  NET POSITION Held in trust for pension benefits  $    2,633,873  CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA STATEMENT OF NET POSITION - FIDUCIARY FUNDS September 30, 2015 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 10 / 172 Budgetary Comparison Schedule – General Fund Audit Report Page 102 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE - GENERAL FUND Year ended September 30, 2015 Variances - Budget Actual Over  (Original and (Under) Final Final)Actual Budget RESOURCES (INFLOWS) Total resources 38,256,814 39,326,416 1,069,602  CHARGES TO APPROPRIATIONS (OUTFLOWS) Total general government 4,643,329 4,412,610  (230,719) Total public safety 21,024,239 19,995,553 (1,028,686) Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 11 / 172 Budgetary Comparison Schedule – General Fund, Continued Audit Report Page 103 Variances - Budget Actual Over  (Original and (Under) Final Final)Actual Budget CHARGES TO APPROPRIATIONS (OUTFLOWS), continued Total public works             7,215,414         5,961,379       (1,254,035) Total environment and leisure             6,033,377         5,856,664          (176,713)          Non-departmental             2,141,596         2,353,790            212,194  Total charges to appropriations          41,057,955      38,579,996       (2,477,959) CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE - GENERAL FUND Year ended September 30, 2015 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 12 / 172 Budgetary Comparison Schedule – General Fund, Continued Audit Report Page 103 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE - GENERAL FUND Year ended September 30, 2015 Variances - Budget Actual Over  (Original and (Under) Final Final)Actual Budget CHARGES TO APPROPRIATIONS (OUTFLOWS), continued OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)        Net transfers             1,530,000            384,417       (1,145,583) RESOURCES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) OVER (UNDER) CHARGES TO APPROPRIATIONS  $      (1,271,141) $    1,130,837  $    2,401,978  Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 13 / 172 Budgetary Comparison Schedule – Capital Projects Fund CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Year ended September 30, 2015 Variances - Budget Actual Over  (Original and (Under) Final Final)Actual Budget RESOURCES (INFLOWS) Intergovernmental  $        1,300,311  $        340,644  $      (959,667) CHARGES TO APPROPRIATIONS (OUTFLOWS) Total charges to appropriations             9,590,592         6,820,406       (2,770,186) Resources over (under) charges to    appropriations           (8,290,281)      (6,479,762)        1,810,519  OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers in             5,879,670         5,775,928          (103,742) RESOURCES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) OVER (UNDER) CHARGES TO APPROPRIATIONS  $      (2,410,611) $      (703,834) $    1,706,777  Audit Report Page 104 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 14 / 172 Budgetary Comparison Schedule – Debt Service Fund CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE - DEBT SERVICE FUND Year ended September 30, 2015 Variances - Budget Actual Over  (Original and (Under) Final Final)Actual Budget RESOURCES (INFLOWS) Total resources 3,238,671 802,595 (2,436,076) CHARGES TO APPROPRIATIONS (OUTFLOWS) Total charges to appropriations 2,269,790 2,242,465 (27,325) Resources over (under) charges to    appropriations 968,881 (1,439,870)(2,408,751) OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Net transfers   (700,000)(540,668)1,240,668 RESOURCES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) OVER (UNDER) CHARGES TO APPROPRIATIONS $        268,881 $     (899,202)$    (1,168,083)Audit Report Page 105 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 15 / 172 City of Grand Island September 30, 2015   Audit Report Reference Best Practice 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 1)Unrestricted Net Position/Total Net Position         Government Wide Page 19 20%13.63%13.55%12.18%12.63%12.77%       Governmental Activities Page 19 20%6.34%6.02%5.52%5.12%5.37%       Business-Type Activities Page 19 25%22.05%22.27%20.02%21.59%22.06%           Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 16 / 172 City of Grand Island September 30, 2015   Audit Report Reference Best Practice 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2)Top 5 Sources of Revenues - Governmental Activities         Sales Tax Page 10 $275 per Capita  $         334  $         325  $         311  $         300  $         281        Property Taxes $210 per Capita 178  172 168 161 137        Grants and Contributions $65 per Capita 134 190 135 131 232        State Allocation $100 per Capita  112 112  99   89   86        Charges for Services $150 per Capita  211 196 191 181 173            Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 17 / 172 City of Grand Island September 30, 2015 Best Practice 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011  3)State Allocations              Highway Allocation $90 Per Capita  $          95  $          93  $          85  $          81  $          72       Municipal Equalization $10 Per Capita 9 12 7 1 -  Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 18 / 172 City of Grand Island September 30, 2015   Audit Report Reference Best Practice 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 4)Governmental Expenses         General Government Page 102/103 $115 Per Capita  $           91  $           87  $           80  $           75  $           79        Public Safety $400 Per Capita 411 401 368 347 367        Public Works $145 Per Capita 123 132 125 116 125        Environment and leisure $125 Per Capita 120 119 107 107 124  Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 19 / 172 City of Grand Island September 30, 2015   Audit Report Reference Best Practice 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 5)Outstanding GA Debt/Valuation Page 15 < 3%-Excellent 0.43%0.60%0.65%0.76%0.93% Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 20 / 172 City of Grand Island September 30, 2015   Audit Report Reference Best Practice 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 6)Unassigned Fund Balance/General Fund Expenditures Page 21/23 25%27.81%32.22%27.95%30.69%17.96% Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 21 / 172 City of Grand Island September 30, 2015   Audit Report Reference Best Practice 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 7)Months Expense in  Street Cash Reserve Pages 107 & 109 12.0 1.5 6.1  7.4 9.2 2.1  Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 22 / 172 City of Grand Island September 30, 2015  Best Practice 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 8)Levy Rates         General .30 0.296370 0.276233           0.275433           0.271749             0.204855  $165/Capita  $                   162  $                   147  $                   143  $                   138  $                   101        Debt Service 0.09              0.027525              0.047867              0.048667              0.052351              0.067645       $50/Capita  $                     15  $                     25  $                     25  $                     27  $                     33                 Total Levy 0.39 0.324100              0.324100  0.324100             0.324100              0.272500  Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 23 / 172 City of Grand Island Summary of Property Tax Levy FY2016 FY2015 FY2014 FY2013 FY2012 FY2011 Total Valuation 2,831,663,760 2,658,635,505         2,574,553,78 9         2,517,067,46 0         2,459,250,52 2         2,395,497,48 6 City of Grand Island Levy General Fund 0.253456 0.256297 0.231089 0.232663 0.228009 0.174102 Debt Service 0.028817 0.027525 0.047867 0.048667 0.052351 0.067645 Interlocal Agreements 0.041827 0.040278 0.045144 0.042770 0.043740 0.030753 Total City of Grand Island  Levy 0.324100 0.324100 0.324100 0.324100 0.324100 0.272500 Community Redevelopment Authority Levy Requested Levy 0.019006 0.018495 0.018426 0.017742 0.017742 0.017742 Lincoln Pool Levy 0.006994 0.007505 0.007574 0.008258 0.008258                0.02600 0                 0.02600 0                 0.02600 0                 0.02600 0                 0.02600 0                 0.01774 2 Budget Book 2015-16 Page 12 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 24 / 172 City of Grand Island September 30, 2015   Audit Report Reference Best Practice 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 9)Net Depreciable Capital Assets/Original Cost         Governmental Activities Page 57  > 50% 56.21%58.72%61.19%62.33%63.75%       Business-type Activities Page 59  > 50% 40.95%41.47%42.93%43.47%45.44%           Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 25 / 172 City of Grand Island September 30, 2015   Audit Report Reference Best Practice 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 10)Operating Income/Total Operating Revenue         Electric Fund Page 26 15.00%16.76%19.08%19.77%21.58%16.82%       Water Fund 15.00%8.16%12.89%47.72%47.49%26.76%       Sewer Fund 15.00%28.05%20.00%8.42%10.75%8.90%       Landfill Fund 15.00%10.99%11.84%3.25%41.00%-2.62%       Golf Fund 5.00%-18.81%-4.75%-3.00%9.80%5.37%           Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 26 / 172 City of Grand Island September 30, 2015   Audit Report Reference Best Practice 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 11)Debt Service Coverage Ratio         Electric Pages 26-27                    1.50 3.29  2.21                      2.68                      2.70                      3.32        Water                    1.50 4.80 5.46                    16.53                    14.05                      4.58        Sewer                    1.50 2.94                      3.47                      1.12                      2.09                      1.90            Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 27 / 172 City of Grand Island September 30, 2015   Audit Report Reference Best Practice 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 12)Cash, Investments & Treasurer Cash Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual       General Fund:Page 21/23/57              Operating (3 months)        10,235,000              Replacement                          -                  10,235,000           14,061,443           13,098,400           11,878,627             9,197,089             7,070,724        Business-type Activities (Excluding Page 25/26/59            Depreciation/Amortization)             Operating  (3 months)        13,840,000              Replacement         40,000,000              Restricted         21,845,000                    75,685,000           78,322,363           89,895,987           86,792,083           56,073,069           50,408,234  Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 28 / 172 QUESTIONS Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 29 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item E-1 Public Hearing on Amendments to Chapter 31 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to Signs Council action will take place under Ordinances item F-1. Staff Contact: Craig Lewis Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 30 / 172 Council Agenda Memo From:Craig A. Lewis, Building Department Director Meeting:February 23, 2016 Subject:Amending Chapter 31 of the Grand Island City Code to Modify Regulations Regarding Signs in Residential Zones, R4, RD, and RO and AC Arterial Commercial Zones Presenter(s):Craig Lewis, Building Department Director Background The Grand Island City Code Chapter 31 regulates the installation of signage, specifically Section 31-20 addresses signage in residential zoning districts and provides regulations for the size and locations allowed. These regulations have in the past regulated and restricted signage in the residential areas and have not kept current in recent trends for housing developments, retirement facilities, and limited business use in residential office areas. Discussion The proposed ordinance will establish additional signage regulations for: 1)R4 High Density residential zoning districts on tracts of land exceeding 5 acres in which a conditional use permit has been issued (example retirement facility). 2)RD Residential Development zoning districts exceeding 10 acres (example apartment complex). 3)RO Residential Office zoning districts (example professional offices). 4)AC Arterial Commercial zoning districts (South Locust corridor). These revisions will allow for additional signage in the specified zoning districts within certain conditions. R4 tracts exceeding 5 acres may increase signage from 32 square feet to 150 square feet with specified setbacks. RO districts and RD districts on tracts of 10 acres or more would be allowed signage basically one half that allowed in business districts. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 31 / 172 AC zoning district revisions simply allow a reduced setback from adjacent properties owned by the City. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1.Approve the ordinance. 2.Disapprove or deny the ordinance. 3.Modify the ordinance to meet the wishes of the Council 4.Table the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the ordinance to revise Chapter 31. Sample Motion Move to approve ordinance #9573 to amend Chapter 31 of the Grand Island City Code. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 32 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item E-2 Public Hearing on Amendments to Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to Zoning Regulations Council action will take place under Ordinances item F-2. Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 33 / 172 Council Agenda Memo From:Regional Planning Commission Meeting:February 23, 2016 Subject:Amendments to Chapter 36 (Zoning) Changes to §36-8 (R) Definitions and §36-96 Supplemental Regulations Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP Regional Planning Director Background Concerning proposed amendments to Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code (Zoning) in the following area: §36-8 (R) Definitions and §36-96 – Supplemental Regulations. (C-08-2016GI) PROPOSAL: Changes were made in February of 2009 to the Definitions section of the Zoning Regulations to specify the minimum requirements necessary for a Recreational Vehicle Pad and Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park. These regulations were put in place in anticipation of RV Parks built to serve the Nebraska State Fair. To date, the only RV Park that has been built to serve the fair is on the grounds of Fonner Park. That park has been developed with water and sewer extended to all of the planned RV Pads but the required paving and parking has not been completed. Based on the usage of those stalls it does not appear that they are needed at this time. The proposed changes would permit the sites that have been fully developed (including paving) to be used year round to serve the grounds and the community and would permit those sites without paving to be used for short term events like the State Fair. This would bring the campground at Fonner Park into full compliance with the regulations and permitting. These changes are highlighted below in the under the section proposed changes to Proposed Changes to §36-9 (R). The second requested change is designed to reduce confusion for the public and potential conflicts between the zoning regulations and decisions made by Public Works regarding driveways. In reviewing plans for parking Grand Island Building Department staff has identified a section of the Off-Street Parking Requirements in chapter 36 that could lead to some confusion and conflict with design standards adopted for the streets under other sections of the City Code. In order to eliminate confusion the following edits to subparagraph G Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 34 / 172 are suggested. The edits as proposed would still require approval by the Grand Island Public Works Director for all curb cuts but would not impose limitations that may or may not be relevant. These changes are highlighted below in the section Proposed Changes to §36-96. OVERVIEW: Proposed Changes to §36-9 (R): Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park shall mean a tract of land upon which two or more recreational vehicle sites are located, established, or maintained for occupancy by recreational vehicles of the general public as temporary living quarters for recreation or vacation purposes by campers, vacationers, or travelers. A Recreational vehicle park on tract of land in excess of 20 acres used for seasonal events of not more than 14 consecutive days in duration may provide overflow pads not to exceed 25% of the Recreational Vehicle Pads provided in compliance with the required improvements. Overflow pads shall be allowed without the required improvements. Proposed Changes to §36-96 36-96. Supplemental Regulations (G) Design Standards. All off-street parking and loading facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley and contain adequate and safe maneuvering areas. No driveway or curb cuts shall exceed twenty-six feet in width in residential districts, or thirty-five feet in width in business or industrial/manufacturing districts, and Detailed plans shall be submitted to the public works director for approval of all curb cuts or driveway openings before a permit may be obtained therefor. No signs shall be displayed except such signs as required for the orderly use of the facilities. All facilities shall be provided with a permanent type, dust-free surface meaning asphaltic cement concrete, Portland cement concrete, or paving brick. Discussion At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held January 6, 2016 the above item was considered following a public hearing. O’Neill opened the Public Hearing. Nabity explained changes were made in February of 2009 to the Definitions section of the Zoning Regulations to specify the minimum requirements necessary for a Recreational Vehicle Pad and Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park. These regulations were put in place in anticipation of RV Parks built to serve the Nebraska State Fair. To date, the only RV Park that has been built to serve the fair is on the grounds of Fonner Park. That park has been developed with water and sewer extended to all of the planned RV Pads but the required paving and parking has not been completed. Based on the usage of those stalls it does not appear that they are needed at this time. The proposed changes would permit the sites that have been fully developed (including paving) to be used year round to serve the grounds and the community and would permit those sites without paving to be Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 35 / 172 used for short term events like the State Fair. This would bring the campground at Fonner Park into full compliance with the regulations and permitting. O’Neill closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Huismann and seconded by Rainforth to approve the proposed changes to Chapter 36 as requested. The motion carried with 10 members voting in favor (Huismann, Rainforth, Monter, Hoggatt, Kjar, O’Neill, Ruge, Maurer, Robb and Sears) and no member abstaining. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1.Move to approve 2.Refer the issue to a Committee 3.Postpone the issue to a future date 4.Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the proposed changes as recommended. Sample Motion Move to approve the proposed changes to Chapter 36 as recommended and shown in Ordinance No. 9574. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 36 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item E-3 Public Hearing on Request to Rezone Property located at 3721 West Capital Avenue from RD – Residential Development to Amended RD Residential Development (TS12 Phase II, LLC) Council action will take place under Ordinances item F-3. Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 37 / 172 Council Agenda Memo From:Regional Planning Commission Meeting:February 23, 2016 Subject:Rezone Property located at 3721 West Capital Avenue (TS12 Phase II, LLC) Presenter(s):Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director Background An application has been made to rezone Lot One (1) of Sterling Estates Sixth Subdivision, a portion of the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 12, Township 11 North, Range 10, West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska from RD Residential Developmental Zone to Amended RD Residential Development Zone. This property is located south of Capital Avenue and west of the Moore’s Creek Drainway and consists of 7.28 acres. The changes to the development plan would combine the two (10 unit) buildings on the northeast side of the lot into a single building with 30 units. This will allow for the creation of an addition 46 parking spaces on the property. The number of units in the second phase of this development will change from 140 as approved to 150 unit approved with the initial as originally planned. Discussion At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held February 17, 2016 the above item was considered following a public hearing. O’Neill opened the Public Hearing. Nabity explained an application has been made to rezone Lot One (1) of Sterling Estates Sixth Subdivision, a portion of the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 12, Township 11 North, Range 10, West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska from RD Residential Developmental Zone to Amended RD Residential Development Zone. This property is located south of Capital Avenue and west of the Moore’s Creek Drainway and consists of 7.28 acres. The changes to the development plan would combine the two (10 unit) buildings on the northeast side of the lot into a single building with 30 units. This will Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 38 / 172 allow for the creation of an addition 46 parking spaces on the property. The number of units in the second phase of this development will change from 140 as approved to 150 unit approved with the initial as originally planned. O’Neill closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Sears to approve the Rezone request as presented. The motion carried with 9 members present and all voting in favor (O’Neill, Huismann, Ruge, Maurer, Robb, Apfel, Hoggatt, Sears and Monter) and no member abstaining. The memo sent to the planning commission with staff recommendation is attached for review by Council. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1.Approve the rezoning request as presented 2.Modify the rezoning request to meet the wishes of the Council 3.Postpone the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the proposed changes as recommended. Sample Motion Move to approve the ordinance and development plan as presented. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 39 / 172 RD RD RO R4 RO Proposed RD to Amended RD Zone B1 RD R1 B2 R4 RD Requested Zoning Scale : NONE C-10-2016G I ¬ From RD : Residential Development Zone Area that is requested for rezoning to Amended RD : Residential Development Zone ( SEE MAP ) Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 40 / 172 Agenda Item #4 PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: January 22, 2016 SUBJECT: Zoning Change (C-10-2016GI) PROPOSAL: An application has been made to rezone Lot One (1) of Sterling Estates Sixth Subdivision, a portion of the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 12, Township 11 North, Range 10, West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska from RD Residential Developmental Zone to Amended RD Residential Development Zone. This property is located south of Capital Avenue and west of the Moore’s Creek Drainway and consists of 7.28 acres. The changes to the development plan would combine the two (10 unit) buildings on the northeast side of the lot into a single building with 30 units. This will allow for the creation of an addition 46 parking spaces on the property. The number of units in the second phase of this development will change from 140 as approved to 150 unit approved with the initial as originally planned. OVERVIEW: Site Analysis Current zoning designation:RD- Residential Development R1-Suburban Density Residential Permitted and conditional uses:RD: The approved RD Zone development plan allows 300 units of apartments in 10 buildings. R1- Agricultural uses, recreational uses and residential uses at a density of 4 dwelling units per acre Comprehensive Plan Designation:Medium Density Residential to Office Existing land uses.Vacant Undeveloped Property Adjacent Properties Analysis Current zoning designations:West: R1- Suburban Density Residential East: B2 General Business and RD Residential Development Zone South and North: R4-High Density Residential Permitted and conditional uses:R1- Agricultural uses, recreational uses and residential uses at a density of 4 dwelling units per acre B2-General Commercial including outdoor display and sales, Office, Residential at a density of up to 43 units per acre, Fabrication incidental to permitted uses. R4- Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 41 / 172 Residential uses at a density of 43 dwelling units per acre with 60% coverage, recreational uses, non-profit and institutional uses along with agricultural uses. RD The first phase of this apartment complex as built. Comprehensive Plan Designation:East: Commercial South and North: Medium Density Residential to Office Uses West: Low to Medium Density Residential Existing land uses:North: Farm Ground East: Utility Substation, Existing apartments as part of this development, Moore’s Creek Drainway and Commercial Development, West: Farm house and farm ground South: Farm ground and proposed City Park Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 42 / 172 Development Plan as approved March 2015 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 43 / 172 Development Plan As Proposed February 2016 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 44 / 172 EVALUATION: Positive Implications: In general conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: This particular site is designated Medium Density Residential to Office uses within the plan. Uses would be consistent with the level of service intended for Capital Avenue: Capital Avenue is an arterial street. Apartments using Capital as a primary street would be appropriate. Monetary Benefit to Applicant: As always this change has the potential to benefit the applicant monetarily. New Market Rate Rental Housing: One of the factors constraining growth within the community is the availability of housing. This would help relieve at least one section of that need. This is the second phase of the development and has been adjusted by the developer to fit what they believe the market is looking for. Negative Implications: None foreseen Other The developer is proposing to build eight apartment buildings with total of 150 dwelling units on this site (300 units total for the development including phase 1). This revised plan combines two building with 10 units each into a single 30 unit building and allows for the creation of 46 additional parking spaces for the development. All other buildings and parking will remain as shown on the original development plan. At the proposed density, this development would be 21.13 units per acre for the overall development. This is significantly less development than could be allowed in the current RO zoning district and less that can occur in the adjacent B2 or R4 zoning districts. This development provides for public utilities within the development. Road access from Capital Avenue into the development splits to provide a circular access pattern to the apartments. The access to the apartments south of Capital would be a private drive not a public street. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 45 / 172 Figure 1 Future Land Use Map from the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 46 / 172 RECOMMENDATION: That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City Council change the zoning on this site from RD- Residential Development Zone to an Amended RD-Residential Development Zone. ___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 47 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item E-4 Public Hearing on Request to Declare Proposed Area 19 as Blighted and Substandard located at the Northeast Corner of U.S. Highway 34 and South Locust Street (Mark Otto – Premier Home Sales) Council action will take place under Resolutions item I-2. Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 48 / 172 Council Agenda Memo From:Regional Planning Commission Meeting:February 23, 2016 Subject:Vanosdall Ball Fields Blight Study (Proposed Area 19) C-09-2016GI Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Commission Background Mark Otto commissioned a Blight and Substandard Study for Proposed Redevelopment Area No. 19 to be prepared by Marvin Planning Associates of David City, Nebraska. The study area includes approximately 12 acres referred to as CRA Area No. 19. The study focused on property located north of U.S. Highway 34 and west of Locust Street adjacent to CRA Area No. 2 in south central Grand Island. (See the attached map) On December 22, 2015, Council referred the attached study to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation. The decision on whether to declare an area substandard and blighted is entirely within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Discussion The Statutory authority and direction to the Planning Commission is referenced below to explain the Planning Commission purpose in reviewing the study: Section 18-2109 Redevelopment plan; preparation; requirements. An authority shall not prepare a redevelopment plan for a redevelopment project area unless the governing body of the city in which such area is located has, by resolution adopted after a public hearing with notice provided as specified in section 18-2115, declared such area to be a substandard and blighted area in need of redevelopment. The governing body of the city shall submit the question of whether an area is substandard and blighted to the planning commission or board of the city for its review and recommendation prior to making its declaration. The planning commission or board shall submit its written recommendations within thirty days after receipt of the request. Upon receipt of the recommendations or Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 49 / 172 after thirty days if no recommendation is received, the governing body may make its declaration. ~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska A flow chart of the blight declaration process is shown in Figure 2. At this time, the Council is only concerned with determining if the property is blighted and substandard. Figure 3 is an overview of the differences between the blight and substandard declaration and the redevelopment plan. If a declaration as blighted and substandard is made by Council then the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) can consider appropriate redevelopment plans. The redevelopment plans must also be reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by Council prior to final approval. Grand Island has 17 areas that have been declared blighted and substandard 3,785 acres. This represents 19.78% of the area of the City. Grand Island can declare up to 35% of its municipal area blighted and substandard. If Council approves the declaration of this area as blighted and substandard 11.94 acres would be added to the blighted and substandard area in Grand Island increasing the percentage by 0.06% to 19.84% well below the 35% limitation. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 50 / 172 Figure 1 Redevelopment Area 19 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 51 / 172 Study Commissioned by CRA Study Commissioned by Other Agency Study Presented to CRA Study Presented to Council May Be Forwarded to RPC Study Sent to RPC for Review and Recommendation Council Chooses not to Forward Study to RPC No Declaration Made RPC Reviews Study and Makes Recommendation within 30 Days Council Considers Substandard and Blighted Declaration Council Chooses not to Make Substandard and Blighted Declaration. No Redevelopment Plans May be Considered Council Declares Area Substandard and Blighted. Redevelopment Plans May be Considered by the CRA Process for Declaring an area of the City Substandard and Blighted Figure 2 Blight Declaration Process (Planning Commission Recommendation is the second purple box). Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 52 / 172 Substandard and Blighted Declaration vs. Redevelopment Plan Substandard and Blighted Declaration A Study of the Existing Conditions of the Property in Question Does the property meet one or more Statutory Conditions of Blight? Does the Property meet one or more Statutory Conditions of Substandard Property? Is the declaration in the best interest of the City? Redevelopment Plan What kinds of activities and improvements are necessary to alleviate the conditions that make the property blighted and substandard? How should those activities and improvements be paid for? Will those activities and improvements further the implementation of the general plan for the City? Figure 3 Blight and Substandard Declaration compared to a Redevelopment Plan Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 53 / 172 It is appropriate for the Council in conducting its review and considering its decision regarding the substandard and blighted designation to: 1.review the study, 2.take testimony from interested parties, 3.review the recommendation and findings of fact identified by the Planning Commission (Planning Commission did not identify any findings with their motion so none are available.) 4.make findings of fact, and 5.include those findings of fact as part of its motion to approve or deny the request to declare this area blighted and substandard. Council can make any findings they choose regarding the study and the information presented during the public hearing to support the decision of the Council members regarding this matter. Blighted and Substandard Defined The terms blighted and substandard have very specific meanings within the context of the Community Redevelopment Statutes. Those terms as defined by Statute are included below: Section 18-2103 Terms, defined. For purposes of the Community Development Law, unless the context otherwise requires: (10) Substandard areas shall mean an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether nonresidential or residential in character, which, by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces, high density of population and overcrowding, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime, (which cannot be remedied through construction of prisons), and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare; (11) Blighted area shall mean an area, which (a) by reason of the presence of a substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures, existence of defective or inadequate street layout, faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness, insanitary or unsafe conditions, deterioration of site or other improvements, diversity of ownership, tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land, defective or unusual conditions of title, improper subdivision or obsolete platting, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such factors, substantially Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 54 / 172 impairs or arrests the sound growth of the community, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and use and (b) in which there is at least one of the following conditions: (i) Unemployment in the designated area is at least one hundred twenty percent of the state or national average; (ii) the average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least forty years; (iii) more than half of the plotted and subdivided property in an area is unimproved land that has been within the city for forty years and has remained unimproved during that time; (iv) the per capita income of the area is lower than the average per capita income of the city or village in which the area is designated; or (v) the area has had either stable or decreasing population based on the last two decennial censuses. In no event shall a city of the metropolitan, primary, or first class designate more than thirty-five percent of the city as blighted, a city of the second class shall not designate an area larger than fifty percent of the city as blighted, and a village shall not designate an area larger than one hundred percent of the village as blighted; ~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska ANALYSIS-Blight and Substandard Study The following findings are copied directly from the Study. The analysis of the substandard and blighted factors is conducted on pages 4 to 12 of the study. FINDINGS FOR GRAND ISLAND Study Area 19 has several items contributing to the Blight and Substandard Conditions. These conditions include: Blighting Summary These conditions are contributing to the blighted conditions of the study area. Average age of structures is over 40 years of age o Within the Study Area 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. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 55 / 172 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. 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 Improper Subdivision or Obsolete Platting Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 56 / 172 Diversity of Ownership Combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth Stable or decreasing population based on the last two decennial censuses Substandard Conditions Average age of the structures in the area is at least forty years Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes 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 Based on the study these areas meet the thresholds to qualify as blighted and substandard. Tax increment financing would potentially be available for redevelopment projects on any of the property included in the study. Recommendation Staff recommends considering the following questions as a starting point in the analysis of this Study and in making a determination. The City Council is ultimately responsible for answering the question of whether the property included in the study is blighted and substandard and whether making such a designation is in the best interest of the City. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 57 / 172 Recommend Questions for City Council Does this property meet the statutory requirements to be considered blighted and substandard? (See the prior statutory references.) Are the blighted and substandard factors distributed throughout the Redevelopment Area, so basically good areas are not arbitrarily found to be substandard and blighted simply because of proximity to areas which are substandard and blighted? Is development of adjacent property necessary to eliminate blighted and substandard conditions in the area? Is public intervention appropriate and/or necessary for the redevelopment of the area? Will a blight declaration increase the likelihood of development/redevelopment in the near future and is that in the best interest of the City? What is the policy of the City toward increasing development and redevelopment in this area of the City? Findings of fact must be based on the study and testimony presented including all written material and staff reports. The recommendation must be based on the declaration, not based on any proposed uses of the site. All of the testimony, a copy of the study and this memo along with any other information presented at the hearing should be entered into the record of the hearing. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on this proposal at their meeting on January 6, 2016. O’Neill opened the Public Hearing. Nabity reviewed the Blight Study. Ron Depue spoke briefly that bringing sewer to this property does pose a challenge as they will have to go around the lake which will be very costly. Keith Marvin expanded on Depue’s comment saying this property lacks 3 key points. 1) a shared driveway with the CRA property to the west and the property to the east. 2) a storm sewer runs along the west property line that is hindering the ability to bring the sewer line to the property and 3) it’s too flat. It also lacks sidewalks and the sandpit directly to the north could be considered dangerous. O’Neill closed the Public Hearing. O’Neill noted some findings of facts are 1) the lack of access to property 2) improper planning of the plat 3) difficult utility planning. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 58 / 172 A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Hoggatt to approve the proposed Blight Study Area 19. The motion carried with 10 members voting in favor (Huismann, Rainforth, Monter, Hoggatt, Kjar, O’Neill, Ruge, Maurer, Robb and Sears) and no member abstaining. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1.Move to approve 2.Refer the issue to a Committee 3.Postpone the issue to future date 4.Take no action on the issue Sample Motion If Council wishes to approve the designation of this property as blighted and substandard, an action required if Tax Increment Financing is to be used for the redevelopment of properties in this area, a motion should be made to approve the Substandard and Blight Designation for Redevelopment Area No. 19 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska finding the information in the study to be factual and supporting such designation. A resolution authorizing the approval of this study has been prepared for Council consideration. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 59 / 172 Grand Island, Nebraska Blight and Substandard Study - Area 19 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 60 / 172 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 61 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 1 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 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 62 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 2 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. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 63 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 3 Figure 1 Study Area Map Source: Marvin Planning Consultants 2015 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 64 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 4 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). Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 65 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 5 Figure 2 Existing Land Use Map Source: Marvin Planning Consultants, 2015 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 66 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 6 FFIINNDDIINNGGSS OOFF BBLLIIGGHHTT AANNDD SSUUBBSSTTAANNDDAARRDD CCOONNDDIITTIIOONNSS EELLIIGGIIBBIILLIITTYY SSTTUUDDYY 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 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 67 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 7 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 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 68 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 8 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 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 69 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 9 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 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 70 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 10 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 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 71 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 11 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 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 72 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 12 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 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 73 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 13 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. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 74 / 172 Blight and Substandard Study City of Grand Island, Nebraska • December 2015 Page 14 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 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 75 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item E-5 Public Hearing on the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan (Continued from February 9, 2016 Meeting) Council action will take place under Resolutions item I-1. Staff Contact: John Collins Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 76 / 172 Council Agenda Memo From:Shannon Callahan, Street Superintendent Meeting:February 23, 2016 Subject:Approval of the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director Background The One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan consists of the transportation projects in the Capital Improvement Program and is mandatory by State Law as part of the requirements to receive approximately three million dollars of state gas tax funds each year. The Public Works Department develops this program through a process to prioritize street projects taking into consideration many factors such as: Availability of funds Condition of the street Traffic counts Eligibility for State/Federal funds Redevelopment patterns Public/Council input The City engages in a public process to ensure public input into the policy making process. The proposed One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan is a result of the following steps: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 – Regional Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing and is forwarding the recommendation to the City Council Tuesday, February 23, 2016 – City Council is asked to pass a Resolution adopting the plan March 1, 2016 – One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan due at the Nebraska Department of Roads Discussion A Public Hearing was conducted with testimony received and discussion held on the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan at the Grand Island/Hall County Regional Planning Commission meeting on February 17, 2016. The commission forwarded the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 77 / 172 The projects listed in the One & Six Year Plan for calendar year 2016 are considered definite projects. These projects were in the approved fiscal year 2016 budget. Many of the projects listed in the One & Six Year Plan for 2017 through 2021 are included in the City’s budget, but are subject to schedule changes depending upon coordination and approval of State and Federal funding. 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 One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan. Sample Motion Move to approve the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 78 / 172 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 79 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 1 & 6 YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2016-2021 Presented by: John Collins, PE 1 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 80 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 2015 SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE PROJECTS (FROM 1 & 6 STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN) **DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL CIP PROJECTS 2 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 81 / 172 3 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 82 / 172 4 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 83 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS SOUTH BLAINE ST BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS M-310 (267) Replace the north bridge structure with two box culverts Replace the south bridge structure with two Arch RCP pipes Widen road to improve traffic flow 5 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 84 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 6 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 85 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL AVENUE WIDENING – WEBB TO BROADWELL M-310 (89) Includes removal of existing 24’ wide asphalt roadway and construction of a five lane curbed concrete roadway (four through lanes and a common turning lane). Reconstruction will address the deterioration of the pavement, accommodate increasing traffic volumes and widening improve motorist and pedestrian safety. Sanitary sewer improvements and a hike/bike trail 7 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 86 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 8 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 87 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS LOCAL RESURFACING 1ST STREET & 2ND STREET (HWY 30) M-310 (635) Local resurfacing Includes sections of US Highway 30 (2nd Street and 1st Street) that will be milled three (3) inches Maintenance only will be performed on the majority of the section, however areas may require more than maintenance as the project moves forward 9 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 88 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 10 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 89 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS STOLLEY PARK ROAD RECONFIGURATION M-310 (584) Restriping for new lane designations from two lane to three or five lane section. Intersection evaluations for potential signalization. Pavement determination for repairs and/or increased pavement structure to accommodate truck traffic. 11 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 90 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 12 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 91 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS SKY PARK ROAD & AIRPORT ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS M-310 (598) Intersection improvements widening the radii of this intersection to allow for easier truck turning movements 13 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 92 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 14 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 93 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 4TH STREET & 5TH STREET; EDDY STREET TO SYCAMORE STREET HANDICAP RAMP INSTALLATION M-310 (628) $800,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) with 50% city match to install handicap ramps. 15 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 94 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 16 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 95 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS STATE FAIR BLVD AND SOUTH LOCUST ST TRAFFIC SIGNAL M-310 (639) Relocation of traffic signal from commercial driveway and South Locust St to the intersection of State Fair Blvd and South Locust St Will aid in better traffic flow during events at Fonner Park / Heartland Events Center / State Fair 17 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 96 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 18 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 97 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS ADAMS STREET WIDENING & INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS M-310 (638) Widen roadway and improve intersection to align with new school entrance 19 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 98 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 20 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 99 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS JEFFERSON STREET PAVING M-310(637) Pave roadway to include parking along the street and installation of storm water retention cell to improve drainage 21 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 100 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 22 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 101 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS WAUGH STREET REALIGNMENT M-310 (636) Align Waugh Street with new commercial driveway of Super Saver development Work will include relocation of utilities 23 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 102 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 24 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 103 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS PAVEMENT CONDITION SURVEY M-310 (641) Assess roadways throughout the City to determine priority and needs for improvements 25 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 104 / 172 PUBLIC WORKS 1 & 6 YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN (notes City costs) **DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL CIP PROJECTS 26 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 105 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item F-1 #9573 – Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 31 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to Signs This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1. Staff Contact: Craig Lewis Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 106 / 172 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 16, 2016 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 9573 An ordinance to amend Chapter 31 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend Section 31-20 and Section 31-35 pertaining to signs; to repeal Section 31-20 and Section 31-35as now existing, and any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the effective date of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. Sections 31-20 and Section 31-35 of the Grand Island City Code are hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 31 SIGNS Article I. Signs - Generally §31-20. Signs in Residential Districts Except as otherwise provided in §31-20 and §31-34, no signs of any nature whatsoever shall be permitted in districts zoned AG, TA, LLR, R1, R2, R3, R4, RD, and RO under Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code. Nothing in this section shall prevent the use of identification signs not to exceed twenty (20) square feet in the districts mentioned above. The maximum allowable size of such identification signs may be increased by one (1) square foot for each one and one-half (1.5) feet of setback from any adjacent property line up to a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet. In AG or TA zoning districts, tracts of land exceeding 10 acres, and in R-4 zoning districts on tract of land exceeding 5 acres, in which a conditional use permit has been issued for a permitted conditional use, the following restrictions shall apply: (1) The maximum square footage of all signage shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet. (2) Ground signs shall not exceed seventy-five (75) square feet, shall be limited to twelve (12) feet in height, be set back from the front property line a minimum of ten (10) feet, be set back from the side property line a distance of one third of the total frontage or a minimum of ten (10) feet, and be separated from other ground signs a distance of one hundred (100) feet. (3) Flat or projecting wall signs shall not exceed seventy-five (75) square feet and shall comply with all other restrictions of the city code. In RO zoning districts, and RD districts on tracts of land exceeding 10 acres, the following restrictions shall apply; (1). Ground signs shall be allowed with the area limited to two square feet of signage for every one foot of street frontage with no single sign face exceeding four hundred square feet. (2). The maximum height of any ground sign shall not exceed thirty feet in height measured from the nearest street top of curb elevation. (3). All ground signs shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the property line to the leading edge of the Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 107 / 172 ORDINANCE NO. 9573 (Cont.) signage. (4). Wall signs or projecting signs shall be allowable at a maximum square footage not to exceed 15% of the building façade. A minimum of 8’ of clearance shall be maintained above any adjacent walking or driving surface. Amended by Ordinance No. 9461, effective 12-24-2013 Article II. Signs in AC-Arterial Commercial Zone §31-35. Authorized Signs In AC-Arterial Commercial Zone All signs placed in the AC-Arterial Commercial Zone shall be subject to the following requirements: (A) Signs Allowed. Ground signs, monument signs, roof signs, wall signs (flat or projecting), and freestanding ground signs. (Monument signs shall be those ground signs in which the base width is fifty percent (50%) or more of the width of the sign.) (B) Size. (1) Total ground signage allowed per tract of land shall be one square foot of sign for each one lineal foot of street frontage for the first one hundred fifty feet and .75 foot of signage for each lineal foot thereafter. The total ground signage on the property shall not exceed three hundred square feet. (The area of a double-faced sign is calculated on the largest face only). (2) No single ground sign shall exceed two hundred square feet. (3) For tracts of land with three hundred (300) lineal feet or more of street frontage the total allowable square footage of ground signage shall be one square foot of sign for each one foot of street frontage for the first one hundred and fifty (150) feet and one point one eight (1.18) square foot of signage for each lineal foot thereafter. No single sign shall exceed three hundred and fifty (350) square feet. This section applies within the AC Zone from Fonner Park Road to Stolley Park Road. (C) Location. (1) All signs shall be set back from the front property line a minimum of five feet, and a minimum of ten feet from all other property lines. Exception: the side property line adjacent to a public street shall have a minimum setback of five feet. Monument signs shall be set back from the front property line a minimum of twelve feet, and ten feet from all other property lines. (2) All ground and monument signs shall be set back from the side property line a distance equal to or greater than 25% of the lot frontage. Exception: the side lot line adjacent to a public street or City owned property legally described as Lot 1 Mil-Nic Second Subdivision (2515 S. Locust) and directional signs not exceeding four square feet with a maximum of forty inches (3'-4") in height. (3) Ground signs on the same tract of land shall be separated by a minimum of fifty lineal feet. The one exception shall be directional signs not exceeding four square feet in size. (D) Height. (1) The maximum height of ground signs shall be thirty feet. (2) Signs shall maintain twelve feet of clearance above all adjacent walking or driving surfaces. (3) Signs may project over a sidewalk or drive on private property, but shall not extend beyond such surface. (E) All other provisions of the city code shall apply; the most restrictive requirement shall be enforced. (F) Billboards. (1) The maximum size of any billboard shall be three hundred square feet. (The area of double-faced, or back-to-back signs will be calculated on the largest face only). (2) The maximum height of any billboard shall be thirty feet. (3) Billboards shall not be located in the required front yard and shall maintain a ten foot setback from all other property lines. (4) Billboards shall maintain a 1,000 foot separation between other billboards located along the same side of the Locust Street right-of-way and shall be a minimum of fifty feet from any ground sign. (5) Billboards shall not be calculated in the maximum allowable on-site signage. (6) There currently exist five signs defined as billboards in the AC-Arterial Commercial Zone from Stolley Park Road south to U.S. Highway 34. Those signs shall be legal non-conforming signs and allowed to remain with the provisions as stated in Section 31-42. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 108 / 172 ORDINANCE NO. 9573 (Cont.) (7) No billboards shall be allowed within the AC-Arterial Commercial Zone within the area bounded by Stolley Park Road on the south and Fonner Park Road on the north. Amended by Ord. No. 8787, eff. 12-18-2002 Amended by Ord. No. 9177, eff. 07-22-2008 Amended by Ord. No. 9259, eff. 05-10-2010 SECTION 2. Section 31-20 and Section 31-35 as now existing, and any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed. SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage and publication in pamphlet form within fifteen days as provided by law. Enacted: February 23, 2016. ___________________________________ Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 109 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item F-2 #9574 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to Zoning Regulations This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2. Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 110 / 172 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2016 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 9574 An ordinance to amend Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code specifically, to amend Section 36-8 (R) Changing the Definition of Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park and amend Section 36- 96 Off Street Parking Requirements (G) Design Standards with changes as approved by the Planning Commission and City Council and to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the effective date of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. Section 36-08 (R) of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: (R) Railroad shall mean the land use including the right-of-way (R.O.W.) abutting railroad properties occupied by uses pertinent to the railroad operation and maintenance, but not including properties owned by the railroad and leased for use by others. Recreational Facility shall mean facilities for the use by the public for passive and active recreation including tennis, handball, racquetball, basketball, track and field, jogging, baseball, soccer, skating, swimming, or golf. This shall include country clubs and athletic clubs, but not facilities accessory to a private residence used only by the owner and guests, nor arenas or stadiums used primarily for spectators to watch athletic events. In addition, recreational facilities shall mean museums, amphitheaters, race tracks (including all motor powered vehicles) and wildlife conservation areas (used for public viewing), and theme parks. Recreational Vehicle (RV) shall mean a vehicular unit less than forty (40) feet in overall length, eight (8) feet in width, or twelve (12) feet in overall height, primarily designed as a temporary living quarters for recreational camping or travel use having either its own power or designed to be mounted on or drawn by a motor vehicle. Recreational vehicle includes motor home, truck camper, travel trailer, camping trailer, and fifth wheel. Recreational Vehicle Pad: a space for parking a recreational vehicle within a campground or other allowed place consisting of no less than 800 square feet with a minimum width of 12 feet. Improvements included within the pad space include 1 hard surfaced improved parking space of not less than 180 square feet (20 x 9 or 18 x 10) and 2 hard surfaced improved parallel tire pads of not less than 2.5 feet by 24 feet. Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park shall mean a tract of land upon which two or more recreational vehicle sites are located, established, or maintained for occupancy by recreational vehicles of the general public as temporary living quarters for recreation or vacation purposes by campers, vacationers, or travelers. A Recreational vehicle park on tract of land in excess of 20 acres used for seasonal events of not more than 14 consecutive days in duration may provide overflow pads not to exceed 25% of the Recreational Vehicle Pads provided in compliance with the required improvements. Overflow pads shall be allowed without the required improvements. Residence shall mean a building used, designed, or intended to be used as a home or dwelling place for one (1) or more families. Restaurant shall mean a public eating establishment at which the primary function is the preparation and serving of food primarily to persons seated within the building. (A) Restaurant, Drive-In shall mean an establishment that has the facilities to serve prepared food and/or beverages to customers seated within motor vehicles for consumption either on or off the premises. (B) Restaurant, Entertainment shall mean an establishment where food and drink are prepared, served, and consumed, within a building or structure that integrally includes electronic and mechanical games of skill, simulation, and virtual reality, play areas, video arcades or similar uses, billiards, and other forms of amusement. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 111 / 172 ORDINANCE NO. 9574 (Cont.) - 2 - (C) Restaurant, Fast Food shall mean an establishment whose principal business is the sale of food and/or beverages in ready-to-consume individual servings, for consumption either within the establishment, for carryout, or drive-in; and where food and/or beverages are usually served in paper, plastic, or other disposable containers. Retail Trade shall mean uses primarily engaged in selling merchandise for personal or household consumption and rendering services incidental to the sale of goods. Uses engaged in retail trade sell merchandise to the general public or to households for personal consumption. Retention Cell shall mean a pond, pool, or basin used for the permanent storage of stormwater runoff. Reverse Spot Zoning shall mean an arbitrary zoning or rezoning of a small tract of land that is not consistent with the comprehensive land use plan and that uniquely burdens an individual owner largely to secure some public benefit. Reverse spot zoning usually results from downzoning a tract of land to a less intensive use classification than that imposed on nearby properties. Rezoning shall mean an amendment to or change in the zoning regulations either to the text or map or both. Rezoning, Piecemeal shall mean the zoning reclassification of individual lots resulting in uncertainty in the future compatible development of the area. Right-of-Way shall mean an area or strip of land, either public or private, on which an irrevocable right of passage has been dedicated, recorded, or otherwise legally established for the use of vehicles or pedestrians or both. Road shall mean the same as "Street". Road, Private shall mean a way, other than driveways, open to vehicular ingress and egress established for the benefit of certain, adjacent properties. (Also, see right-of-way and Street.) Road, Public shall mean a public right-of-way reserved or dedicated for street or road traffic. (Also, see right-of-way and Street.) Room shall mean an un-subdivided portion of the interior of a dwelling unit, excluding bathroom, kitchen, closets, hallways, and service porches. SECTION 2. Section 36-96 (G) of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §36-96. Off-Street Parking Requirements (A) Purposes: (1) It is the intent of this section that all buildings and uses shall provide off-street parking and loading facilities in a minimum amount as required herein to meet the needs of such buildings and uses on private property and under the same ownership as such buildings or uses. The accommodations may consist of lots, garages, or other buildings, and accessories; they may be surface facilities or facilities above or under the ground. (2) It is the further intent of this section that all off-street parking and loading spaces and facilities shall be sited and built according to the requirements contained in this section, and shall require an application for and issuance of a building permit pursuant to §8-22. (B) Application. Each building or use hereafter constructed, and each addition to or altered building or use shall be provided with off-street parking and loading spaces as required herein. Each off-street parking space or loading facility and space hereafter constructed, upon proper application and permit being granted shall be sited and constructed pursuant to the requirements of this section. No application for a building permit for such building, addition, alteration, or use shall be approved unless accompanied by a plot plan showing the location and amount of off-street parking and loading spaces as required herein for the existing or proposed building or use and including all such additions or alterations. No occupancy or use permit shall be issued unless the required parking and loading facilities shall have been provided in accordance with the approved plot plan. Requirements shall be applicable to all zones and districts but not to include the following business districts or tracts of land as identified below: (1) Central Business District as identified and described in Chapter 13 of this code as the Downtown Improvement and Parking District No. 1. (2) Fourth Street Business District. Beginning at the intersection of Eddy Street and the alley in the block between Fourth and Fifth Streets; thence easterly on the alley to the intersection of the alley with Sycamore Street; thence southerly on Sycamore Street to 100 feet south of the south right-of-way line of North Front Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 112 / 172 ORDINANCE NO. 9574 (Cont.) - 3 - Street; thence westerly on the aforesaid line to its intersection with Eddy Street; thence northerly on Eddy Street to the point of beginning. (3) Tracts of land ten acres or more used for seasonal events (one event every three months) of not more than fourteen consecutive days in duration and a minimum of fourteen days between events. (C) Area and Computation: An off-street parking space shall be of appropriate dimensions of not less than 180 square feet exclusive of access or maneuvering area, ramps, columns, etc., and shall have a vertical clearance of not less than seven feet. An off-street loading space shall be of appropriate dimensions of not less than 360 square feet exclusive of access or maneuvering area, ramps, columns, etc., and shall have a vertical clearance of not less than fourteen feet. When determination of the number of off-street parking or loading spaces required by this chapter results in a requirement of a fractional space, any fraction of one-half or less may be disregarded while a fraction in excess of one-half shall be counted as one parking space. (D) Location: All off-street parking spaces shall be on the same lot as the building or within 300 feet of the lot. Permanent off-street parking spaces shall not be permitted within the required front yard setback, provided, however, that for a building containing three dwelling units or less, one space per unit may be placed within the front yard setback if such space is not directly in front of the building excluding garages or carports. Parking facilities located separate from the building or use as listed shall have a substantial portion of same within a specified distance of the building or use which it serves. All off-street loading spaces shall be on the same lot as the building or use served. (E) Collective Facilities: Off-street parking facilities for separate or mixed buildings or uses may be provided collectively so long as the total number of spaces is not less than the sum of the separate required spaces, and provided further, that the requirement concerning location of such facility with respect to distance from the building or use served shall be complied with. In order to eliminate a multiplicity of entrances and exits and diminish traffic hazards to conserve space where space is at a premium and to promote orderly development generally, the city council is hereby authorized to plan and group parking facilities collectively for a number of businesses in a given area, and especially in the central business district, in such a manner as to obtain a maximum of efficiency and capacity in parking and traffic movement. (F) Employee Parking: Parking spaces required on an employee basis shall be based on the maximum number of employees on duty on the premises at any one time. (G) Design Standards. All off-street parking and loading facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley and contain adequate and safe maneuvering areas. No driveway or curb cuts shall exceed twenty-six feet in width in residential districts, or thirty-five feet in width in business or industrial/manufacturing districts, and Detailed plans shall be submitted to the public works director for approval of all curb cuts or driveway openings before a permit may be obtained therefor. No signs shall be displayed except such signs as required for the orderly use of the facilities. All facilities shall be provided with a permanent type, dust-free surface meaning asphaltic cement concrete, Portland cement concrete, or paving brick. All parking lots containing five or more parking spaces, which are within 30 feet of property occupied by a residential use in a Large Lot Residential Zoning District or of property within a Suburban Residential Zoning District, Low Density Residential Zoning District, Medium Density Residential Zoning District, High Density Residential Zoning District or Residential Development Zoning District, shall provide a sight-obscuring fence or screen not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height along the boundary of the parking lot adjacent to such districts. No fence or screen shall be required between abutting parking lots or adjacent to an alley. The height of any fence or screen shall be subject to other restrictions provided by the City Code. (H) Maintenance: The parking and loading facilities required by this section shall be provided and maintained so long as the use exists which the facilities are designed to serve. Reasonable precautions must be taken by the owners of particular uses to assure the use of the parking facilities only by the employees or the social or business visitors of the premises for which the facilities are provided. The facilities must be so designed and maintained as not to constitute a nuisance at any time and must not be used in such a manner as to constitute a hazard or unreasonable impediment to traffic. (I) Reduction of Number of Spaces: Off-street parking or loading facilities shall not be reduced in total extent, after their provision required hereunder, except upon the approval of the Board of Adjustment, and then only after proof that the parking or loading spaces are no longer required by reason of a change in use of the premises of which the facilities are adjunct. (J) Requirement for Uses Not Listed: For any use not listed, the Board of Adjustment shall determine the proper requirement by classifying the proposed use among the uses specified herein so as to assure equal treatment. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 113 / 172 ORDINANCE NO. 9574 (Cont.) - 4 - (K) Administration and Enforcement: The off-street parking and loading provisions of this section shall be administered by the zoning official and enforced by the chief building official, who shall also serve in advisory capacity to the city council on matters relative to any phase of such provisions. (L) Penalty for Violation: The provisions of parking and loading facilities as required by this section shall be a continuing obligation of the owner or sponsor of a given building or use so long as the building or use is in existence and so long as parking and loading facilities are required hereunder in connection therewith, and it shall be unlawful to discontinue, change, or dispense with such facilities without establishing alternate facilities that meet the requirements herein. Penalty provisions applicable to this chapter as a whole shall apply to the violations of these provisions. In addition, at such time as the facilities required hereunder shall fail to continue to be available for the purpose, the building permit for the structures to which the facilities are adjunct and the use or occupancy permits issued for the premises shall be canceled and become null and void. SECTION 3. Sections 36-8 (R) and 36-96 as existing prior to this amendment, and any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are repealed. SECTION 4. The validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof. SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect April 1, 2016. Enacted: February 23, 2016 ____________________________________ Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 114 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item F-3 #9575 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property located at 3721 West Capital Avenue from RD – Residential Development to Amended RD Residential Development (TS12 Phase II, LLC) This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-3. Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 115 / 172 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2016 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 9575 An ordinance rezoning certain tracts of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of a tract of land comprising all of Lot One (1) Sterling Estates Sixth Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, from RD-Residential Development Zone to an amended RD-Residential Development Zone approving a change in the development plan as shown on the updated plan approved with this ordinance; directing the such zoning change and classification be shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island; amending the provisions of Section 36-44; and providing for publication and an effective date of this ordinance. WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on February 17, 2016, held a public hearing and made a recommendation on the proposed zoning of such area; and WHEREAS, notice as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been given to the Board of Education of School District No. 2 in Hall County, Nebraska; and WHEREAS, after public hearing on February 23, 2015, the City Council found and determined the change in zoning be approved and made. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. The following tract of land is hereby rezoned and reclassified and changed from RD-Residential Development Zone to an amended RD-Residential Development Zone: all of Lot One (1) Sterling Estates Sixth Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 116 / 172 ORDINANCE NO. 9575 (Cont.) - 2 - SECTION 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, as established by Section 36-44 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is, hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance. SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as provided by law. Enacted: February 23, 2016. ____________________________________ Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 117 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item F-4 #9576 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easements Located at 2716 W Old Highway 30 (Middleton Properties, LLC) Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 118 / 172 Council Agenda Memo From:Terry Brown PE, Assistant Public Works Director Meeting:February 23, 2016 Subject:Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easements Located at 2716 W Old Highway 30 (Middleton Properties, LLC) Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director Background A public utility easement was filed with Hall County Register of Deeds on December 3, 2003 in connection with the plat for Commercial Industrial Park Fourth Subdivision. This utility easement is no longer needed to accommodate existing or proposed utilities and vacating it will support the redevelopment of this area. Discussion The property owner, Middleton Properties, Inc., is requesting to vacate such dedicated utility easement within Commercial Industrial Park Fourth Subdivision. There are no utilities currently within this easement that will be affected by the vacation. The attached sketch details the referenced easement to be vacated. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1.Move to approve 2.Refer the issue to a Committee 3.Postpone the issue to future date 4.Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council pass an ordinance vacating the utility easement located in Commercial Industrial Park Fourth Subdivision. Sample Motion Move to pass an ordinance vacating the easement. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 119 / 172 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2016 ¤ City Attorney This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ORDINANCE NO. 9576 An ordinance to vacate an existing utility easement and to provide for filing this ordinance in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, and to provide for publication and the effective date of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. That existing utility easement located in Bonsall Subdivision and Commercial Industrial Park Fourth Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska and more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT FOUR (4) BONSALL SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT TWO (2) COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PARK FOURTH SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON SAID WESTERLY LINE OF LOT TWO (2) A DISTANCE OF 94.30 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2) AND THE NORTH LINE OF AN UNPLATTED TRACT OF LAND IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 11 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE ACTUAL POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2) AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID UNPLATTED TRACT OF LAND A DISTANCE OF 99.97 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2) AND THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID UNPLATTED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, PERPENDICULAR TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2) AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID UNPLATTED TRACT OF LAND, A DISTANCE OF 8.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2) AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID UNPLATTED TRACT OF LAND A DISTANCE OF 99.97 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 120 / 172 ORDINANCE NO. 9576 (Cont.) - 2 - LOT TWO (2); THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2) A DISTANCE OF 8.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. is hereby vacated. Such easement to be vacated is shown and more particularly described on Easement Vacation Exhibit attached hereto. SECTION 2. The title to the property vacated by Section 1 of this ordinance shall revert to the owner or owners of the real estate upon which the easement is located. SECTION 3. This ordinance is directed to be filed, with the drawing, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as provided by law. Enacted: February 23, 2016 ____________________________________ Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 121 / 172 &#6'('$47#4; &4#90$;/5161 #228&$;27$.+%914-5 5%#.'ž N 8#%#6+101('#5'/'06 LOT 2 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PARK FOURTH SUBDIVISION UNPLATTED SECTION 20 T11N-R9W LOT 12 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION LOT 1 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PARK FOURTH SUBDIVISION LOT 2 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PARK SECOND SUBDIVISION LOT 1 BONSALL SUBDIVISION LOT 2 BONSALL SUBDIVISION LOT 3 BONSALL SUBDIVISION LOT 4 BONSALL SUBDIVISION LOT 1 STAROSTKA SUBDIVISION LOT 2 STAROSTKA SUBDIVISION LOT 3 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PARK THIRD SUBDIVISION LOT 6 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION LOT 1 NELSEN SUBDIVISION Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 122 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item G-1 Approving Minutes of February 9, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 123 / 172 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 9, 2016 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 February 9, 2016. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on February 3, 2016. Mayor Jeremy L. Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council members were present: Mitch Nickerson, Mark Stelk, Jeremy Jones, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke, Linna Dee Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Renae Griffiths, City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz, and Public Works Engineer Terry Brown. Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council members Eshan Sood and Rylan Dvorak. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Bill Rowland, Beacon of Hope Church, 2525 West State Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Paulick, second by Donaldson to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. Motion adopted. 2016-BE-1 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Water Main District 467T - Engleman Road - Old Potash Highway, South 1/2 Mile. Public Works Engineer Terry Brown reported that Water Main District 467T was part of the Utilities Department’s Master Plan to extend new City water main along Engleman Road from Old Potash Highway south for one-half (1/2) mile. The total cost of installing the water main was $332,432.93 and would be paid upon connection. Staff recommended approval. Motion by Donaldson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2016-BE-1. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Paulick, second by Hehnke to return to Regular Session. Motion adopted. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing on the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan. Public Works Engineer Terry Brown presented a detailed listing of the street improvement projects with their corresponding years in which each project was scheduled. The One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan would be presented at the Grand Island/Hall County Regional Planning Commission meeting on February 17, 2016, in which a recommendation would be brought forward at the February 23, 2016 City Council meeting. Lisa Albers, 2012 Barbara Avenue commented regarding concerns Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 124 / 172 Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, February 9, 2016 with pedestrian crossing at a round-a-bout on Adams Street. No further public testimony was heard. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Stelk, second by Fitzke to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Approving Minutes of January 26, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting. #2016-23 - Approving Assessments for Water Main District 467T - Engleman Road - Old Potash Highway, South 1/2 Mile. #2016-24 - Approving Bid Award for Hot-Mix Asphalt 2016 with Gary Smith Construction Co. of Grand Island, NE and J.I.L. Asphalt Paving Co. of Grand Island, NE. #2016-25 - Approving Bid Award for Concrete Ready-Mix for 2016 with Gerhold Concrete Co., Inc. of Grand Island, NE in an Amount of $88.50 per cubic yard. #2016-26 - Approving Bid Award for Concrete Pavement and Storm Sewer Repairs for 2016 with OK Paving of Hordville, NE in an Amount of $929,035.00. #2016-27 - Approving Award of Sanitary Sewer Collection System Flow Meters for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department from the Minnesota State bid for (4) Teledyne Isco Signature in an Amount of $65,067.74. RESOLUTIONS: #2016-28 - Consideration of Approving and Adoption of Regulations and Rates for the Parking Ramp on the East Side of Locust Street, North of First Street. Police Chief Steve Lamken reported that City Code 13-55 sets forth how regulations and rates governing the parking ramp located on the east side of Locust Street and north of First Street would be established. The Downtown Improvement Board was recommending a set of regulations and rates as set forth in City Code. Discussion was held regarding the alley parking which was not a part of this change. Motion by Donaldson, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2016-28. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2016-29 - Consideration of Approving Position Reallocations in Utilities and Finance. Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that Administration was requesting the reallocation of two (2) positions. The first reallocation would occur at the Platte Generating Station. One (1) Material Handler position (currently vacant) would be reallocated to one (1) Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic. The second reallocation was in the Finance Department. Requested was to reallocate the one (1) Finance Secretary position (currently vacant) to one (1) Cashier position. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 125 / 172 Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, February 9, 2016 Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2016-29. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to approve the Claims for the period of January 27, 2016 through February 9, 2016 for a total amount of $4,051,392.20. Unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. RaNae Edwards City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 126 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item G-2 Approving Appointment of Brandon Bowley to the Central District Health Department Board Mayor Jensen has submitted the appointment of Brandon Bowley to the Central District Health Department board to replace Steve Kunzman whose terms expired December 31, 2015. The appointment would become effective immediately upon approval by the City Council and would expire on December 31, 2018. Staff Contact: Mayor Jeremy Jensen Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 127 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item G-3 #2016-30 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Graham Subdivision Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 128 / 172 Council Agenda Memo From:Regional Planning Commission Meeting:February 23, 2016 Subject:Graham Subdivision – Final Plat Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Background This property is located south of US Highway 30 and north of Seedling Mile Rd., in the City of the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, consisting of 2 lots and 12.141 acres. Discussion The plat for Graham Subdivision was considered by the Regional Planning Commission at the February 17, 2016 meeting. A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Robb to approve and recommend that Hall County Board of Supervisors approve the final plat of Graham Subdivision. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with members present (Huismann, Sears, O’Neill, Ruge, Maurer, Robb, Monter, Apfel, and Hoggatt) voting in favor and no members present abstaining. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1.Move to approve 2.Refer the issue to a Committee 3.Postpone the issue to future date 4.Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the final plat as presented. Sample Motion Move to approve as recommended. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 129 / 172 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 130 / 172 Ann M. Graham 314 Mallard Drive Grand Island NE 68801 Developers/Owners To create 2 lots on a tract of land north of Seedling Mile Rd., and south of US Hwy 30 in the City Of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Size: 12.141 acres. Zoning: B2 – General Business Zone. Road Access: Public streets are available. Water Public: Water is available. Sewer Public: Sewer is not available. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 131 / 172 January 22, 2016 Dear Members of the Board: RE: Final Plat – Graham Subdivision. For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is herewith submitted a final plat of Graham Subdivision, located in Hall County Nebraska. This final plat proposes to create 2 lots, on a tract of land comprising all of Lot Four (4), Voss Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion deeded to The State of Nebraska Department of Roads as described in Document No. 0200310208 and filed at the Hall Register of Deeds office, said tract containing 12.141 acres. You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on February 3, 2016 in the Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall. Sincerely, Chad Nabity, AICP Planning Director Cc: City Clerk City Attorney City Public Works City Utilities City Building Director Manager of Postal Operations Rockwell & Associates This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 132 / 172 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 133 / 172 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 134 / 172 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2016 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2016-30 WHEREAS, Ann M. Graham, a widow, being the owner of the land described hereon, has caused same to be surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated as “GRAHAM SUBDIVISION”, a tract of land comprising all of Lot Four (4), Voss Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion deeded to The STATE of Nebraska Department of Roads as described in Document No. 0200310208 and filed at the Hall County Register of Deeds Office, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by them; and WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owner of the property and the City of Grand Island. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of GRAHAM SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 23, 2016. _______________________________________ Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 135 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item G-4 #2016-31 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Isaac & Owen Subdivision Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 136 / 172 Council Agenda Memo From:Regional Planning Commission Meeting:February 23, 2016 Subject:Isaac & Owen Subdivision – Final Plat Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Background This property is located west of Gunbarrel Rd and north of Stolley Park Road in the two mile jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, consisting of 2 lots and 20.894 acres. Discussion The plat for Isaac & Owen Subdivision was considered by the Regional Planning Commission at the February 17, 2016 meeting. A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Robb to approve and recommend that Hall County Board of Supervisors approve the final plat of Isaac & Owen Subdivision. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 9 members present (Huismann, Sears, Apfel, Ruge, Maurer, Robb, Monter, and Hoggatt) voting in favor and 1 members present abstaining (O’Neill). Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1.Move to approve 2.Refer the issue to a Committee 3.Postpone the issue to future date 4.Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the final plat as presented. Sample Motion Move to approve as recommended. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 137 / 172 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 138 / 172 Patrick & Kristine O’Neill 1516 S Gunbarrel Rd. Grand Island NE 68801 Developers/Owners To create 2 lots on a tract of west of Gunbarrel Rd., and north of Stolley Park Road, in the 2 mile jurisdiction of the City Of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Size: 20.894 Acres. Zoning: TA – Transitional Agricultural Zone. Road Access: Existing County Road Water Public: None Sewer Public: None Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 139 / 172 January 22, 2016 Dear Members of the Board: RE: Final Plat – Isaac & Owen Subdivision. For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is herewith submitted a final plat of Isaac & Owen Subdivision, located in the 2 mile jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island, in Hall County Nebraska. This final plat proposes to create 2 lots, on a tract of land comprising a part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE1/4 SE1/4) and all of Lot One (1), Eppert Second Subdivision, all in Section Twenty Four (24), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, said tract containing 20.894 acres. You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on February 3, 2016 in the Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall. Sincerely, Chad Nabity, AICP Planning Director Cc: County Clerk County Attorney County Public Works County Zoning City Clerk City Attorney City Public Works City Utilities City Building Director Manager of Postal Operations Rockwell & Associates This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 140 / 172 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 141 / 172 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 142 / 172 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2016 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2016-31 WHEREAS, Patrick O’Neill and Kristine R. O’Neill, husband and wife, being the said owners of the land described hereon, has caused same to be surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated as “ISAAC & OWEN SUBDIVISION”, a tract of land comprising a part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE1/4SE1/4) and all of Lot One (1), Eppert Second Subdivision, all in Section Twenty Four (24), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by them; and WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owner of the property and the City of Grand Island. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of ISAAC & OWEN SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 23, 2016. _______________________________________ Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 143 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item G-5 #2016-32 - Approving Bid Award for One (1) 35’ Heavy Duty Truck Scale for the Solid Waste Division Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 144 / 172 Council Agenda Memo From:Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent Meeting:February 23, 2016 Subject:Approving Bid Award for One (1) 35’ Heavy Duty Truck Scale for the Solid Waste Division Presenter(s):John Collins P.E., Public Works Director Background On January 29, 2016 the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department advertised the request for bids for a 35’ heavy duty truck scale for the transfer station. Funds for the truck scale are in the approved 2015/2016 budget. Discussion Four (4) bids were received and opened on February 10, 2016. The Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division reviewed the bids that were received. The truck scale bid by RMH Systems of Waukee, IA meets all of the specifications. This truck scale is an essential piece of equipment that is utilized on a daily basis for weighing all incoming and outgoing trucks at the transfer station so that fees can be assessed to the customers based on the net weight unloaded. This truck scale will simply replace the existing truck scale, which is eighteen (18) years old and has been in service since 1998. The current truck scale that is being replaced is in extremely poor condition. Bidder Exceptions Price RMH Systems of Waukee, IA None $34,600 Fairbanks Scales of Kansas City, MO Noted $53,977 Fairbanks Scales of Kansas City, MO None $55,086 J.A. King & Company of Whitsett, NC Noted $56,068 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 145 / 172 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 35’ heavy duty truck scale from RMH Systems of Waukee, IA in the amount of $34,600.00. Sample Motion Move to approve the purchase of the 35’ heavy duty truck scale from RMH Systems of Waukee, IA in the amount of $34,600.00. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 146 / 172 Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE:February 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. FOR:(1) 35’ Heavy Duty Truck Scale DEPARTMENT:Public Works ESTIMATE:$25,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT:50530040-85615 PUBLICATION DATE:January 29, 2016 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:5 SUMMARY Bidder:Fairbanks Scales Fairbanks Scales Kanas City, MO Kansas City, MO Bid Security:Travelers Casualty & Surety Co.Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Exceptions:None Noted Bid Price:$55,086.00 $53,977.00 Installation Date:April 4, 2016 April 4, 2016 Bidder:RMH Systems J.A. King & Company, Inc. Waukee, IA Whitsett, NC Bid Security:Employers Mutual Casualty Co.Developers Surety & Indemnity Co. Exceptions:None Noted Bid Price:$34,600.00 $56,068.00 Installation Date:April 2, 2016 March 26-27, 2016 cc:John Collins, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist. Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator Renae Griffiths, Finance Director Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent P1868 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 147 / 172 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2016 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2016-32 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for one (1) 35’ Heavy Duty Truck Scale for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department, according to specifications on file with the Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, on February 10, 2016 bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, RMH Systems of Waukee, IA 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 net amount of $34,600.00; and WHEREAS, RMH Systems’ 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 RMH Systems of Waukee, IA in the amount of $34,600.00 for one (1) 35’ Heavy Duty Truck Scale is hereby approved as the lowest responsive and responsible bid. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 23, 2016. _______________________________________ Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 148 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item G-6 #2016-33 - Approving Award of Proposal for Consulting Services for Geospatial Data Collection of Grand Island’s Public Sanitary Sewer System - 2016 Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 149 / 172 Council Agenda Memo From:Marvin Strong PE, Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineer Meeting:February 23, 2016 Subject:Approving Award of Proposal for Consulting Services for Geospatial Data Collection of Grand Island’s Public Sanitary Sewer System - 2016 Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director Background A Request for Proposals (RFP) for consulting services for Geospatial Data Collection of Grand Island’s Public Sanitary Sewer System was advertised in the Grand Island Independent on January 23, 2016. The RFP was also sent to seven (7) potential proposers by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. The collection of this geospatial data for the City’s sanitary sewer system will improve the accuracy and completeness of the digital sanitary sewer collection system features and attributes housed within the City’s Geographical Information System (GIS) database. The mapping will also give the City information on locations and elevations of all sanitary sewer structures. This information will be utilized for wastewater capital improvement planning. This survey will provide an accurate, electronic, easily-accessible sanitary sewer system map and GIS database from which the staff can quickly access valuable physical and historical information. Discussion Four (4) proposals were opened on February 11, 2016 and reviewed and scored. The estimate for this work was $50,000.00. Funds for the consulting services are in the approved 2015/2016 Wastewater Division budget. The proposal submitted by JEO Consulting Group of Grand Island, Nebraska was scored as the best firm to complete the required work. The agreement will be for surveying approximately 1,1250 sanitary sewer structures at $40.00 each, for a potential amount up to $50,000.00. This is the initial phase of surveying the sanitary sewer structures. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 150 / 172 Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1.Move to approve 2.Refer the issue to a Committee 3.Postpone the issue to future date 4.Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the award of the proposal to JEO Consulting Group of Grand Island, Nebraska, for an amount up to $50,000.00. Sample Motion Move to approve the award of the proposal. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 151 / 172 Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR GEOSPATIAL DATA COLLECTION SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM - 2016 RFP DUE DATE:February 11, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. DEPARTMENT:Public Works PUBLICATION DATE:January 23, 2016 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:7 SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED JEO Consulting Group, Inc.Providence Infrastructure Consultants Wahoo, NE Centennial, CO EA Engineering, Science, & Technology, Inc.Olsson Associates Lincoln, NE Grand Island, NE cc:John Collins, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist. Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator Renae Griffiths, Finance Director Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Marvin Strong, WWTP Engineer P1866 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 152 / 172 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2016 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2016-33 WHEREAS, the City Of Grand Island invited proposals for consulting services for Geospatial Data Collection of Grand Island’s Sanitary Sewer System, according to the Request For Proposals (RFP) on file with the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, on February 11, 2016 proposals were received, reviewed, and evaluated in accordance with established criteria in the RFP; and WHEREAS, JEO Consulting Group of Grand Island, Nebraska submitted a proposal in accordance with the terms of the Request for Proposals and all statutory requirements contained therein and the City Procurement Code with the work performed at $40.00 each for a possibility of 1,250 units for a potential total of $50,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of JEO Consulting Group, Grand Island, Nebraska for consulting services for Geospatial Data Collection of Grand Island’s Sanitary Sewer System is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 23, 2016. _______________________________________ Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 153 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item G-7 #2016-34 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for Cemetery Expansion Site Options Evaluation and Master Plan Staff Contact: Todd McCoy, Parks & Recreation Director Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 154 / 172 Council Agenda Memo From:Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director Meeting:February 23, 2016 Subject:Change Order No. 1 - Cemetery Expansion Site Options Evaluation and Master Planning Presenter(s):Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director Background The Grand Island Cemetery is a 90 acre tract of land located in western Grand Island. The property is becoming limited for space and it’s important to start the planning for an expansion site. May 27, 2014 City Council Meeting: The City hired Confluence of Des Moines, Iowa by Resolution 2014-136 to study cemetery site expansion options and create a conceptual development master plan. The contract amount was $29,670. April 7, 2015 Study Session: Confluence presented to City Council four site expansion options. December 1, 2015 Study Session: It was announced that the City would be acquiring the Nebraska Veterans Home property and existing Veterans Cemetery from the State of Nebraska. It was discussed that the State property should be considered as a potential expansion site for the City Cemetery. January 19, 2016 Study Session: City Council heard the pros and cons of expanding the City Cemetery to the State site. Feedback from City Council was interpreted by staff that more study was needed to compare the State site and Webb Road property as potential cemetery expansion locations. Discussion With the additional study of the State property and added master planning, the scope of the agreement with Confluence has increased. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 155 / 172 1.Added the State of Nebraska property to the expansion site study. $3,991.53 Add 2.Develop a conceptual master plan for both the State of Nebraska and Webb Road properties. Concepts to be presented to City Council at a yet to be scheduled date.$6,037.50 Add Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1.Move to approve 2.Refer the issue to a Committee 3.Postpone the issue to future date 4.Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the City Council approve the Cemetery Expansion Site Options Evaluation and Master Plan Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $10,029.03. Doing so will increase the total amount of the contract with Confluence to $39,699.03. Sample Motion Move to approve Change Order No. 1 to Confluence of Des Moines, Iowa for the Cemetery Expansion Site Options Evaluation and Master Plan. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 156 / 172 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 157 / 172 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2016 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2016-34 WHEREAS, on May 27, 2014 by Resolution 2014-136, the City Council of the City of Grand Island awarded Confluence of Des Moines, Iowa, the proposal in the amount of $29,670.00, for a Cemetery Expansion Site Options Evaluation and Master Plan; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that additional Cemetery site evaluations were necessary; and WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 1; and WHEREAS, the result of such modifications will increase the contract amount by $10,029.03 for a revised contract price of $39,699.03. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Grand Island and Confluence of Des Moines, Iowa to provide the modifications set out as follows: Study of Additional Cemetery Expansion Site - Veteran’s Cemetery Property…$3,991.53 Develop Master Plan Concepts for Additional Cemetery Site…………………...$6,037.50 - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 23, 2016. _______________________________________ Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 158 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item G-8 #2016-35 - Approving Setting Board of Equalization Hearing to Determine Benefits – 2015 Weed/Nuisance Abatement Program Staff Contact: Jerry Janulewicz Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 159 / 172 Council Agenda Memo From:Stacy R. Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney Meeting:February 23, 2016 Subject:Setting Board of Equalization Hearing to Determine Benefits – 2015 Weed/Nuisance Abatement Program Presenter(s):Jerom Janulewicz, City Attorney Background The Grand Island City Code contains a procedure for abating nuisances such as excessive growths of weeds, unsafe buildings, and litter. If the owners do not comply with notices to abate these nuisances, the City follows one or more avenues to do the work and bill the property owner. If the owner fails to pay the bill, the City is authorized to levy an assessment on the property for the amount of the abatement expenses. Discussion The City Council, sitting as the Board of Equalization, will be asked to determine the benefits for the nuisance abatement program that took place during 2015. A Board of Equalization hearing date must be set and notice given before the City may determine benefits and levy special assessments by ordinance on the properties. A hearing date of March 8, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. is suggested. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1. Set a hearing date and direct that notice be given according to law. 2. Continue the issue to a later date. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council set a Board of Equalization hearing for March 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. and direct that notice be given according to law. Sample Motion Move to sit as a Board of Equalization to determine the benefits of nuisance abatement on March 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. and give notice according to law. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 160 / 172 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2016 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2016-35 WHEREAS, pursuant to Article III of Chapter 17 of the Grand Island City Code, for reason of the failure of the owners, agents, occupants, or persons in possession, charge, or control of lots, tracts, or parcels of land in the City to comply with the notices of the City Council in regard to the cutting and removing of weeds and other rank growth of vegetation, such weeds and other rank growth of vegetation were caused to be removed by the City, and the actual expenses thereof have been audited and paid by the City; and WHEREAS, the owners, agents, occupants, or persons in possession, charge or control of lots, tracts or parcels of land whereon such weeds and other rank growth of vegetation were caused to be cut by the City and are in default of payment of the expenses and costs incurred by the City therefore; and WHEREAS, the Finance Department for the City has reported the expenses and costs of such weed cutting to the City Council and recommends that the City Council sit as a Board of Equalization to assess the expenses and costs thereof to the respective lots, tracts, or parcels of land. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that: 1.The report of the Finance Department for the City pertaining to the cutting of weeds and other rank growth of vegetation is hereby accepted. 2.The City Council shall sit as a Board of Equalization to determine the benefits of such weed cutting on March 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. 3.The City Clerk shall give notice, as required by Section 16-707, R.R.S. 1943, as amended, by one publication in the Grand Island Independent that the City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on the date and time set forth above, at least ten (10) days prior thereto; and further, that the City Clerk, within five (5) days after the date of publication of the above notice and ten (10) days prior to the meeting, shall send by U.S. mail, a copy of the published notice to each and every party appearing to have a direct legal interest in such proceeding whose name and post office addresses are known, in accordance with the provisions of Section 25-520.01, R.R.S. 1943, as amended. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 23, 2016. _______________________________________ Jeremy Jensen, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 161 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item G-9 #2016-36 - Approving Disaster Declaration made on February 4, 2016 Staff Contact: Jon Rosenlund Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 162 / 172 Council Agenda Memo From:Jon Rosenlund, Emergency Management Director Meeting:February 23, 2016 Subject:Disaster Declaration Presenter(s):Jon Rosenlund, Emergency Management Director Background On February 2, 2016, the City of Grand Island experienced an historic winter weather event with the second largest snow depth on record and winds gusting over 50 miles per hour, causing severe blizzard conditions. As a result, the Mayor of the City of Grand Island declared a local disaster and the City requested outside assistance for snow removal operations to support emergency response and establish safe transportation along City streets. This resolution will acknowledge that Disaster Declaration as necessary for adequate disaster response. Discussion On February 1-2, 2016, the City of Grand Island experienced an historic winter weather event with the second largest snow depth on record and winds gusting over 50 miles per hour, causing dangerous blizzard conditions. Highways, roads and streets in the entire County were closed and impassable for vehicle traffic and local emergency crews required significant assistance from City snow removal operators to respond to emergency calls for assistance throughout the blizzard, and to clear roads for emergency transportation. Snow depths and the near record high water content of this snow event required more robust snow removal resources that the City of Grand Island maintains, which required the utilization of resources outside the City’s jurisdiction including contract labor and intergovernmental assistance by Hall County Roads. As a result, on February 4, 2016, the Mayor of the City of Grand Island declared a local disaster and the City requested and received additional and immediate assistance for snow removal operations to return City streets to passable and safe conditions. This resolution will acknowledge the necessity for that Disaster Declaration to adequately respond to this historic winter storm. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 163 / 172 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 Disaster Declaration made on February 4, 2016. Sample Motion Move to approve the Disaster Declaration made on February 4, 2016. Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 164 / 172 Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 165 / 172 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2016 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2016-36 WHEREAS, on February 2, 2016, the City of Grand Island experienced a near record setting winter weather event with significant amounts of heavy snow and high winds causing dangerous blizzard conditions; and WHEREAS, the February 2016 Blizzard event required additional resources outside those maintained and operated by the City of Grand Island for snow removal to ensure emergency services as well as safe and passable streets for local residents; and WHEREAS, the necessary resources were immediately required to provide a timely and effective disaster response for the safety of the public; and WHEREAS, on February 4, 2016, the Mayor of the City of Grand Island issued a Disaster Declaration to obtain the necessary resources to ensure a timely and effective disaster response. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City Council approve of the necessity of the February 4, 2016 Disaster Declaration in order to obtain and utilize outside resources to respond to the February 2016 Blizzard, to ensure a timely and effective response and to provide for safe and passable streets. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 23, 2016. _______________________________________ Jeremy Jensen, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 166 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item I-1 #2016-37 - Consideration of Approving the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-5. Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 167 / 172 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2016 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2016-37 WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission, after public notice having been published in one issue of the Grand Island Independent, and such notice also having been posted in at least three places in areas where it was likely to attract attention, conducted a public hearing on February 17, 2016, on the One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan for the City of Grand Island; and WHEREAS, at the February 17, 2016 public hearing, the Regional Planning Commission approved the One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan 2016-2021, and recommended that such program be approved by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council, after public notice having been published in one issue of the Grand Island Independent, and such notice also having been posted in at least three places in areas where it was likely to attract attention, conducted a public hearing on February 9, 2016, on the One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan for the City of Grand Island; and WHEREAS, this Council has determined that the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program as set out in Exhibit “A” should be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the One and Six Year Street Improvement Program 2016-2021, based on priorities of needs and calculated to contribute to the orderly development of city streets, and identified as Exhibit “A”, is hereby approved and adopted by this Council. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 23, 2016. _______________________________________ Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 168 / 172 %+6;1()4#0&+5.#0& ;'#4564''6+/2418'/'062.#0&#6',#07#4;&4#90$;/5161#228&$;27$.+%914-55%#.'žNLEGEND2015 ONE YEAR PROJECTSM-310 (89)Capital Avenue Widening Webb to BroadwellM-310 (540)North Road & 13th Street Intersection ImprovementsM-310 (631)South Front Street Bridge RehabM-310 (633)Talc Road & Swift Road Connector ConstructionM-310 (638)Adams Street Paving District2015 SIX YEAR PROJECTSM-310 (89)Capital Avenue Widening Webb to BroadwellM-310 (267)Blaine Street BridgesM-310 (584)Stolley Park Road Rehab & Lane ReconfigurationM-310 (598)Sky Park & Airport Intersection ImprovementsM-310 (628)4th & 5th Street CDBGM-310 (635)Annual Resurfacing Various LocationsM-310 (636)Waugh Street RealignmentM-310 (637)Jefferson Street Paving ProjectM-310 (638)Adams Street Paving DistrictM-310 (639)State Fair Blvd & South Locust Traffic SignalGrand IslandCouncil Session - 2/23/2016Page 169 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item I-2 #2016-38 - Consideration of Approving Request to Declare Proposed Area 19 as Blighted and Substandard located at the Northeast Corner of U.S. Highway 34 and South Locust Street (Mark Otto – Premier Home Sales) This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-4. Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 170 / 172 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ February 19, 2016 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2016-38 WHEREAS, on June 27, 1994, the City of Grand Island enacted Ordinance No. 8021 creating the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, to address the need for economic development opportunities through the vehicles provided in the Nebraska Community Development law at Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2101, et seq., as amended; and WHEREAS, Mark Otto, has caused to be prepared a Blight and Substandard Study for an area of referred to as Area No. 19; and WHEREAS, Marvin Planning Associates completed such Blight and Substandard Study and has determined that the area should be declared as substandard or blighted area in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, Mark Otto presented such study to the Grand Island City Council on December 22, 2015 and WHEREAS, on December 22, 2015 the Grand Island City Council referred such study to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for review and recommendation; and WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing and made a recommendation regarding the study at its January 6, 2016 meeting; and WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider approval of a Blighted and Substandard designation was held on February 23, 2016. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Blight and Substandard Study for Redevelopment Area No. 19 as identified above is hereby approved, and those areas identified in said study are declared to be blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment as contemplated in the Community Development law. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 23, 2016. _______________________________________ Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 171 / 172 City of Grand Island Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Council Session Item J-1 Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of February 10, 2016 through February 23, 2016 The Claims for the period of February 10, 2016 through February 23, 2016 for a total amount of $3,585,516.11. A MOTION is in order. Staff Contact: Renae Griffiths Grand Island Council Session - 2/23/2016 Page 172 / 172