05-17-2016 City Council Study Session Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Study Session Packet
City Council:
Linna Dee Donaldson
Michelle Fitzke
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Jeremy Jones
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Roger Steele
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Jeremy L. Jensen
City Administrator:
Marlan Ferguson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, May 17, 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
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Study Session
Item -1
Alternate 911 Discussion
Staff Contact: Jon Rosenlund
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jon Rosenlund, Emergency Management Director
Meeting:May 17, 2016
Subject:Alternate 911
Presenter(s):Jon Rosenlund, Emergency Management Director
Background
The Emergency Management Department has been investigating options so solve the
need for 911 and emergency management redundancy. Improved designs for an alternate
facility at Station #1 have been received and additional recent options were presented to
the Interlocal Committee for their review. The Emergency Management Department is
seeking direction from Council on their preferred choice (full center vs alternate) in order
to include details in the upcoming budget.
Discussion
The Emergency Management Department has been investigating options to solve the
need for an alternate 911 center. Improved designs for an alternate have been received
and recent options were presented to the Interlocal Committee for their review. Options
include the construction of a full scale center with proximity to the City’s fiber optic
network, as well as an alternate facility at Fire Station #1 that could also serve as a Fire
Training Room facility. Additional opportunities were presented by private businesses
and property owners regarding the sale/lease current space.
In the event that the Council directs the Emergency Management Department to select an
alternate 911 center, the Department is proposing to immediately expand the emergency
operations center (EOC) into areas of the basement of City Hall in order to meet more
immediate needs for the EOC. This will require costs to renovate areas in the basement,
move items held in storage there, and expand telephone and network connectivity to the
new work areas.
The Emergency Management Department is seeking direction from Council on their
preferred choice in order to include details in the upcoming budget.
Conclusion
This item is presented to the City Council in a Study Session to allow for any questions to
be answered and to create a greater understanding of the issue at hand.
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Emergency
Management
Alternate 911 Center
May 17 2016
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Emergency
Management
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Emergency
Management
Electrical
Substation
Buried
1,100 Ft.
Land
Estimate
$ 450,000
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Emergency
Management
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Emergency
Management
Cost of Full Scale Construction
Category Estimated Cost
Development costs (site purchase, etc.)$260,000 – 464,000
Construction& Sitework $ 2,671,475
Project Expenses (Equipment, A/E Fees)$ 810,000
Fiber/Generator/Tower $ 158,000 – 170,000
Total General Fund: West Faidley $ 3,403,475
Total General Fund: West 13th Street $ 3,212,835
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Emergency
Management
Alternate at Station #1
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Emergency
Management
Alternate at Station #1
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Emergency
Management
Alternate at Station #1
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Emergency
Management
Cost of Station #1 Alternate 911
Category Estimated Cost
Construction & Sitework $ 1,512,300
Project Expenses (Equipment, A/E Fees)$ 600,000
Fiber/Tower/Generator $ 201,000
Total General Fund $ 1,713,300
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Emergency
Management
Alternate in Leased Facility
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Emergency
Management
Cost of Leased Alternate 911
Category Estimated Cost
Construction & Sitework $ 420,000
Project Expenses (Equipment, A/E Fees)$ 600,000
Fiber/Tower/Generator $ 142,000
Lease (annual estimate)$ 30,000
Total General Fund $ 562,000
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Emergency
Management
Renovating City Hall Basement
Expand EM and 911 in the City Hall basement to
match capabilities in full scale center.
911 Expanded into one wing
EM Expanded in CMR wing
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Emergency
Management
Community
Room
GITV
Rear Door
Elevator
Side Door
N
Cafeteria
Men’s
Women’s
Equip
Room
GIEC
Logs
Plans
StorageEOCSen.
Disp
Quiet RoomQuiet RoomKitchen ElectricalDep.
Dir.
EM
Coor.
EM
Dir.
EM
Clerk
Policy
Group
Ham
EOC
Supply
911
Storage
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Emergency
Management
Costs of City Hall Renovations
Estimated $70 per square foot.
5500 sq ft involved
$385,000 for renovations
$60,000 for equipment
$40,000 for radio/telephone work
Estimated Cost $485,000
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Emergency
Management
Summary
Option Location *Cost Estimate Ongoing
Full Center West Faidley $ 3.4 Million $ 84,000
Full Center West 13th St.$ 3.2 Million $ 84,000
**Alternate Station #1 $ 2.2 Million $ 66,000
**Alternate Leased Space $ 1.0 Million $ 96,000
*Cost Estimate is General Fund expenses.
** Alternate Estimates include City Hall Renovations
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Study Session
Item -2
Roundabout Education
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:May 17, 2016
Subject:Roundabout Education
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is always looking for ways to
improve traffic flow and provide safe roadways for the public.
Discussion
During project planning over the course of several years the introduction of roundabouts
to City roadways has been brought up. Tonight’s presentation is to provide education
and reasoning for roundabout intersections.
Conclusion
This item is presented to the City Council in a Study Session to allow for any questions to
be answered and to create a greater understanding of the issue at hand.
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