01-10-2017 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session Packet
City Council:
Linna Dee Donaldson
Michelle Fitzke
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Jeremy Jones
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Roger Steele
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Jeremy L. Jensen
City Administrator:
Marlan Ferguson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, January 10, 2017
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 Sheri Lodel, Calvary Lutheran Church, 1304 North
Custer Avenue
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, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item E-1
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - SW Corner of
Schimmer Drive & Blaine Street - Hatchery Holdings, LLC
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-2.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:January 10, 2017
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – SW Corner of
Schimmer Drive and Blaine Street – Hatchery Holdings,
LLC
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire a twenty (20.0) foot easement relative
to the property of Hatchery Holdings, LLC, located through a part of the Northeast
Quarter (NE ¼), Section Five (5), Township Ten (10) North, Range Nine (9) West of the
6th P.M., in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska (the southwest corner of
Schimmer Drive and Blaine Street), in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain,
and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
The referenced property is being developed for a chicken hatchery. This easement will
permit the Utilities Department to install the padmount transformer and high voltage
power lines necessary to serve the facility.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Make a motion to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item E-2
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - Copper Creek
Eighth Subdivision - The Guarantee Group, L.L.C.
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-3.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:January 10, 2017
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – Copper Creek Eighth
Subdivision – The Guarantee Group, L.L.C.
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire utility easement relative to the
property of the Guarantee Group, L.L.C., through a part of Outlot “A” Copper Creek
Eighth Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska (on the east side
of Engleman Road and south of Old Potash Highway in Copper Creek Eighth
Subdivision), in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair water
mains.
Discussion
The infrastructure for the Copper Creek Eighth Subdivision is currently being installed.
As part of the work, a water main is being extended from Engleman Road, across Outlot
“A”, to Little Bluestem Drive.
The original plan had the water line bisecting the interior of the Outlot. However, due to
design changes, the line was installed along the northern side of the tract. Upon final
completion and acceptance of the project, the water line will be dedicated to the public.
The proposed easement will permit the Utilities Department to operate and maintain the
water main that will serve the area.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Make a motion to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item F-1
#9618 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement and Right-
of-Way in part of Outlot 'A' Copper Creek Eighth Subdivision
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:January 10, 2017
Subject:Ordinance #9618 – Vacation of Utility Easement – Part
of Outlot ‘A’, Copper Creek Eighth Subdivision – The
Guarantee Group, L.L.C.
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
There is an existing twenty (20.0) foot wide easement that was dedicated for utility usage
across part of Outlot ‘A’, Copper Creek Eighth Subdivision, in City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska.
Discussion
The infrastructure for the Copper Creek Eighth Subdivision is currently being installed.
As part of the work, a water main is being extended from Engleman Road, across Outlot
‘A’, to Little Bluestem Drive. The original plan had the water line bisecting the interior
of the Outlot. However, due to design changes, the line was installed along the northern
side of the tract. Due to these changes, the original utility easement needs 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 approve Ordinance #9618, and that the
above described easement be vacated.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve Ordinance #9618, and vacate the utility easement and right-of-way in
part of Outlot ‘A’, Copper Creek Eighth Subdivision, Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 6, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 6, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9618
An ordinance to vacate an easement and right-of-way in part of Outlot ‘A’, Copper Creek
Eighth Subdivision, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and to provide for filing this
ordinance in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska; and to provide for the
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 the easement and right-of-way to be vacated being more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the northwest corner of Outlot ‘A’, Copper Creek Eighth
Subdivision, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; thence running southerly on
the north line of said Outlot ‘A’ on an Assumed Bearing of S00°19’24”W, a
distance of sixty two and seventy one hundredths (62.71) feet, to the ACTUAL
Point of Beginning; thence running S89°10’14”E, a distance of three hundred
thirteen and two hundredths (313.02) feet; thence running S26°44’25”W, a
distance of ten and twenty eight hundredths (10.28) feet; thence running
S63°15’35”E, a distance of twenty four and sixty hundredths (24.60) feet; thence
running N89°10’14”W, a distance of three hundred thirty and forty eight
hundredths (330.48) feet, to a point on the north line of said Outlot ‘A’; thence
running N00°19’24”E, on the north line of said Outlot ‘A’, a distance of twenty
(20.0) feet to the said Point of Beginning and containing 0.145 acres more or less.
THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS
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ORDINANCE NO. 9618 (Con’t)
Such easement to be vacated as shown and particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto
dated 12/7/2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The title to the property vacated by Section 1 of this Ordinance shall revert
to the abutting properties.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance is directed to be filed in the office of the Register of Deeds
of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage
and approval, and publication, without plat, within fifteen days, in one issue of the Grand Island
Independent as by law provided.
Enacted:January 10, 2017.
______________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of December 27, 2016 City Council Regular
Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
December 27, 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 December 27, 2016. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on December 21, 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, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke, Linna Dee
Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. Councilmember
Jeremy Jones was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan
Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Renae Griffiths, City Attorney Jerry
Janulewicz, and Public Works Director John Collins.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Christopher Rosenlund.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Dan Bremer, Grace Lutheran Church, 545 East Memorial
Drive followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Minton, second by Fitzke to adjourn to the Board of
Equalization. Motion adopted.
#2016-BE-7 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Sanitary Sewer District No. 528. This
item was pulled at the request of the Public Works Department.
#2016-BE-8 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Sanitary Sewer District No. 530T.
Public Works Director John Collins reported that Sanitary Sewer District No. 530T was created
to support the extension of sanitary sewer south along Highway 281 past Interstate 80. The
construction had been completed and was done as a tap district. Staff recommended approval
from Council to establish the tap connection fees for Sanitary Sewer District 530T.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2016-BE-8. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to return to
Regular Session. Motion adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Viaero Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a 55’
Telecommunication Tower located at 2485 N. Diers Avenue. Reginal Planning Director Chad
Nabity reported that a request had been received from Viaero Wireless for a conditional use
permit to allow for a 55’ telecommunications tower located at 2485 N. Diers Avenue. Staff
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recommended approval. Chris Riha representing Viaero Wireless spoke in support. No further
public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 588 S. Stuhr Road - Hoppe Inc. Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 588 S. Stuhr
Road was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement would allow the Utilities
Department to install, operate, and maintain the high voltage power lines and transformer
necessary to serve the area. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan. Public Works Director John Collins
reported that the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan consisted of the transportation
projects in the Capital Improvement Program and was mandatory by State Law as part of the
requirements to receive approximately three million dollars of state gas tax funds each year. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
#9617 - Consideration of Approving Assessments for Sanitary Sewer District No. 528
(This item was pulled at the request of the Public Works Department.)
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Paulick, second by Steele to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of December 13, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Councilmember Appointments to Boards and Commissions.
Approving Re-Appointments of Denise Kozel, Kent Sundberg, Brady Blauhorn, Terry Klanecky,
Kurt Griess, and Craig Lewis to the Electrical Board.
Approving Re-Appointments of Loran Peterson, Greg Geis, Mike McElroy, Mike Myers, Todd
Bredthauer, Tom O’Neill, Russ Shaw, and Craig Lewis to the Mechanical Examining Board.
Approving Re-Appointments of Rick Eberl, Ryan Logue, Jeremy Collinson, David Scoggins,
and Craig Lewis to the Plumbers Examining Board.
Approving Re-Appointments of Eric Olson, Todd Dvorak, Michael Nelson, Jimmy Olson, and
William Clingman to the Police Pension Committee.
Approving Appointments of Brad Laub and Tanner Greenough and the Re-Appointments of
Scott Kuehl, Phil Thomas, and William Clingman to the Firefighters Pension Committee.
Approving Appointment of James Pirnie to the Downtown Business Improvement District 2013
Board.
Approving Appointment of Hector Rubio to the Regional Planning Commission Board.
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#2016-308 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 588 S. Stuhr Road - Hoppe Inc.
#2016-309 - Approving Purchase Agreement with Guarantee Group, LLC for Property for the
Elevated Water Storage Tank in an Amount of $110,000.00.
#2016-310 - Approving Addendum to SCALES Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Law
Enforcement Services.
#2016-311 - Approving the Certificate of Compliance with the Nebraska Department of Roads
for Maintenance Agreement No. 12; Calendar Year 2016.
#2016-312 - Approving Maintenance Agreement No. 12 Renewal with the Nebraska Department
of Roads for Calendar Year 2017.
#2016-313 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Drywall Installation for the Fleet
Services Division with Indoor Air Technologies, Inc. of Victor, New York.
#2016-314 - Approving Renewal of Service Agreement with Granicus, Inc. for Live
Streaming/Video Archive for a monthly Amount of $285.31.
#2016-315 – Approving Change Order No. 1 for the Veteran’s Athletic Soccer Field
Bathroom/Concession Building with Mid Plains Construction Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska for
an Increase of $4,363.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $244,113.00.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Approving a Request from Viaero Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit to
allow for a 55’ Telecommunication Tower located at 2485 N. Diers Avenue. This item was
related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Discussion was held regarding the location and
type of tower.
Motion by Stelk, second by Fitzke to approve the request from Viaero Wireless for a Conditional
Use Permit to allow for a 55’ Telecommunication Tower located at 2485 N. Diers Avenue. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Consideration of Forwarding Blighted and Substandard Area #21 (Craig and Lesa Dixson) to the
Hall County Regional Planning Commission. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported
that Craig and Lesa Dixson had submitted a Blighted and Substandard Study for an area in
central Grand Island along U.S. Highway 30, east of Stuhr Road. Ron Depue, attorney for Craig
and Lesa Dixson spoke in support.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve the request from Craig and Lesa Dixson to
forward Blighted and Substandard Area #21 to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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Consideration of Forwarding Blighted and Substandard Area #22 (Platte River Industrial Park,
LLC) to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission. Regional Planning Director Chad
Nabity reported that Platte River Industrial Park, LLC had submitted a Blighted and Substandard
Study for an area located at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant north of Old Potash
Highway and west of 80th Road. Keith Marvin, consultant spoke in support. Discussion was held
regarding the annexation requirement which would happen during the Redevelopment Plan. Mr.
Nabity stated the other taxing entities would be notified.
Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve the request from Platte River Industrial Park,
LLOC to forward Blighted and Substandard Area #22 to the Hall County Regional Planning
Commission. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, Donaldson, Hehnke,
Haase, Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember Fitzke abstained. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2016-316 - Consideration of Approving the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan. This
item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Mr. Collins answered questions
concerning the Sycamore Street underpass.
Motion by Paulick, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2016-316. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-317 - Consideration of Approving Tap Fees for Sanitary Sewer District No. 530T. This
item was related to the aforementioned Board of Equalization.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2016-317. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-318 – Consideration of Approving the Purchase of 40 Tasers from TASER International,
Inc. as Sole Source Provider. Police Chief Robert Falldorf reported that the Police Department
was currently using the X26 model Taser. Beginning January 1, 2017 TASER International
would no longer sell, service or warranty the X26 Tasers. It was recommended that the Police
Department replace their current Tasers with 40 X26P over five years interest free for a total
amount of $49,588 with a trade-in of $3,800. Also designating TASER International as the Sole
Source Provider.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Pualick to approve Resolution #2016-318. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Stelk to approve the Claims for the period of December 14, 2016
through December 27, 2016 for a total amount of $4,994,397.41. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Paulick abstained. Motion adopted.
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Mayor Jensen introduced Austin Koeller with the Grand Island Independent.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item G-2
#2017-1 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - SW Corner
of Schimmer Drive and Blaine Street - Hatchery Holdings, L.L.C.
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 6, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-1
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island
from Hatchery Holdings, LLC, to survey, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, replace, relocate,
extend, remove, and operate thereon, public utilities and appurtenances, including lines and
transformers; and;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 10, 2017, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement located through a part of the Northeast
Quarter (NE ¼), Section Five (5), Township Ten (10) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th
P.M., the centerline of the twenty (20.0) foot wide utility easement and right-of-way, in the City
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4), Section
Five (5), Township Ten (10) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M., in the
City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; thence N90°00’00”W, along the
northerly line of said Northeast Quarter (NE1/4), a distance of four hundred
seventy eight and twenty seven hundredths (478.27) feet; thence S12°41’15”E, a
distance of thirty three and eighty three hundredths (33.83) feet to a point on the
southerly right-of-way line of Schimmer Drive, being the ACTUAL Point of
Beginning; thence continuing S12°41’15”E, a distance of one hundred forty two
(142.0) feet to the point of termination. The side lines of the above described tract
shall be prolonged or shortened as required to terminate on the boundary of
Grantor’s property.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.065 acres, more or
less, as shown on the plat dated 11/10/2016, marked Exhibit "A", attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Hatchery Holdings, LLC, on the
above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 10, 2017.
_____________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item G-3
#2017-2 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - Copper
Creek Eighth Subdivision - The Guarantee Group, L.L.C.
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 6, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-2
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island
from The Guarantee Group, L.L.C., to survey, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, replace,
relocate, extend, remove, and operate thereon, public utilities and appurtenances, including
water lines; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 10, 2017, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement located through a part of Outlot “A” Copper
Creek Eighth Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; being more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner of Outlot ‘A’, Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska; thence running easterly on the north line of said Outlot ‘A’, on an
assumed bearing of S89°10’14:E, a distance of three hundred forty six and fifty
three hundredths (346.53) feet, to the northeasterly corner of said Outlot ‘A’;
thence running S00°12’04”E, a distance of thirty nine and nineteen hundredths
(39.19) feet; thence running S26°44’25”W, a distance of twenty six and fifteen
hundredths (26.15) feet; thence running N89°10’14”W, a distance of twenty two
and twenty four hundredths (22.24) feet; thence running N26°44’17”W, a
distance of thirty one and eight hundredths (31.08) feet; thence running
N00°12’04”W, a distance of fourteen and seventy five hundredths (14.75) feet;
thence running N89°10’14”W, a distance of three hundred twenty six and seventy
one (326.71) feet, to a point on the north line said Outlot ‘A’; thence running
N00°19’24”, a distance of twenty (20.0) feet to the said Point of Beginning.
The above described easement and right-of-way containing a calculated area of
0.180 acres, more or less, as shown on the plat dated 12/7/2016, marked Exhibit
“A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to acquire a public utility easement from The Guarantee Group, L.L.C., on
the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 10, 2017.
____________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item G-4
#2017-3 - Approving Bid Award - Coal Handling Upgrade at Platte
Generating Station
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting Date:January 10, 2017
Subject:Coal Handling Upgrade at Platte Generating Station
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Platte Generating Station utilizes a conveyor system to transport coal from the point
where train cars unload to the coal storage pile and additional conveyors to the coal
storage bunkers. In a continued effort to mitigate dust and provide better personnel
protection, the current project seals dust source points around coal handling equipment
and addresses a long standing chute congestion problem.
Discussion
Specifications for the Coal Handling Upgrade were advertised and issued for bid in
accordance with the City Purchasing Code. Bids were publicly opened on December 15,
2016. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $50,000.00.
Bidder Bid Price
Martin Engineering, Neponset, Illinois $49,764.11
The bid was reviewed by plant engineering staff. It is compliant with specifications and
less than the engineer’s estimate.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council award the Contract for the Coal Handling
Upgrade to Martin Engineering of Neponset, Illinois, as the low responsive bidder, with
the bid in the amount of $49,764.11.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid in the amount of $49,764.11 from Martin Engineering for the
Coal Handling Upgrade.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE:December 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Coal Handling Upgrade
DEPARTMENT:Utilities
ESTIMATE:$50,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:520
PUBLICATION DATE:December 3, 2016
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:1
SUMMARY
Bidder:Martin Engineering
Neponset, IL
Bid Security:Cashiers Check
Exceptions:Noted
Bid Price:
Material:$25,693.00
Labor:$22,351.00
Sales Tax:$ 1,720.11
Total Bid:$49,764.11
cc:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator Renae Griffiths, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Ryan Schmitz, Production Engineer
Karen Nagel, Utility Secretary
P1926
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 6, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-3
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Coal Handling
Upgrade according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2016, bids were received, opened and reviewed;
and
WHEREAS, Martin Engineering of Neponset, Illinois submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $49,764.11; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Martin Engineering is less than the estimate for Coal
Handling Upgrade.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Martin Engineering in the
amount of $49,764.11, for Coal Handling Upgrade, is hereby approved as the lowest responsible
bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 10, 2017.
_______________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item G-5
#2017-4 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Brewer Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:January 10, 2017
Subject:Brewer Subdivision – Final Plat
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located north of 6th Street and west of Elm Street in the City of Grand
Island, in Hall County, Nebraska. It consists of 2 lots and 0.2 acres. This property
consists of 2 houses on a single lot. The houses have been on this site since at least 1951.
Each house is served by its own waste water, water and electric services. In order to
approve this subdivision Council has to grant a waiver to the minimum lot size
requirement in the R4 zoning district.
Discussion
The plat for Brewer Subdivision, Final Plat was considered by the Regional Planning
Commission at the January 4, 2017, meeting.
A motion was made by Hoggatt and seconded by Maurer to approve the plat as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 9 members present and voting in
favor (Apfel, O’Neill, Ruge, Maurer, Robb, Rainforth, Rubio, Sears and Hoggatt) and no
members voting no or 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
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approve the final plat as presented and
waive the minimum lot size requirement per section 33-21 of the Subdivision
Regulations.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Developer/Owner
Marlene Leece, Hidden Farms, Inc.
257 Bismark Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
To create 2 lots located north of Sixth Street and west of Elm Street, in Grand Island, in
the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 0.2 acres
Zoning: R4 – High Density Residential Zone
Road Access: City Street
Water Public: City water is available.
Sewer Public: City sewer is available.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 6, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-4
WHEREAS Beverly J. Brewer, manager of Seahuskers Properties, LLC and
Marlene Leece, president of Hidden Farms, Inc., being the owners of the land described hereon,
have caused the same to be surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated as “BREWER
SUBDIVISION”, to be laid out into 2 Lots, on a Tract of Land comprising ALL OF Lot 8, Block
12, in the Original Town, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and has caused a
plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the
Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as
required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, two houses are located on this single lot and have been since at least
1951 and such house were legal at the time of construction; and
WHEREAS, the lot of such subdivision do not meet the minimum lot size
requirements of the R4 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the houses are served with separate waste water, water and electrical
services, and
WHEREAS, §33-21 of the Grand Island City Code allows Council to modify or
waive specific provision of the regulations and the Council finds that
(1) The strict application of a particular provision would produce undue hardship.
(2) Such hardship is not shared generally by other properties in the proposed subdivision,
or in the case of modifications or waivers affecting an entire proposed subdivision the
hardship is not shared generally with other similar subdivisions.
(3) The authorization of the modification or waiver will not be a substantial detriment to
adjacent property and the character of the proposed subdivision will not be adversely
changed.
(4) The granting of such modification or waiver is based upon demonstrable and
exceptional hardship as distinguished from variations for purposes of convenience, profit,
or caprice.
(5) The granting of such modification will not unduly compromise the intent of this
chapter.;
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
herein before described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of Brewer Subdivision, as
made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and
acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item G-6
#2017-5 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Lake Heritage Fourth Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:January 10, 2017
Subject:Lake Heritage 4th Subdivision – Final Plat
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located south of Highway 34 and east of Blaine Street in the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska. It consisting of 2 lots and 9.54 acres. This
subdivision proposes to subdivide Outlot A (the lake) into 2 Outlots consisting of the lake
to split ownership.
Discussion
The plat for Lake Heritage 4th Subdivision, Final Plat was considered by the Regional
Planning Commission at the January 4, 2017 meeting.
A motion was made by Hoggatt and seconded by Maurer to approve the plat as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 9 members present and voting in
favor (Apfel, O’Neill, Ruge, Maurer, Robb, Rainforth, Rubio, Sears and Hoggatt) and no
members voting no or 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
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approve the final plat as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Developer/Owner
Doralene Niedfelt
1515 W. Highway 34
Grand Island, NE 68801
To create 2 lots located south of Highway 34 and east of Blaine Street, in Grand Island,
in the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 9.54 acres
Zoning: LLR – Large Lot Residential
Road Access: City Roads
Water Public: City water is not available.
Sewer Public: City sewer is available.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 6, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-5
WHEREAS Jerome W. Niedfelt Revocable Trust, Doralene Niedfelt, trustee,
being the sole owner of the land described hereon, have caused the same to be surveyed,
subdivided, platted and designated as “LAKE HERITAGE FOURTH SUBDIVISION”, a
subdivision being Outlot A, Lake Heritage Second Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the
Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as
required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the
owner of the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement
herein before 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 LAKE HERITAGE
FOURTH SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the
City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item G-7
#2017-6 - Approving Intent to Create Fonner Park Business
Improvement District
Staff Contact: Jerry Janulewicz
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jerom E. Janulewicz, City Attorney
Meeting:January 10, 2017
Subject:Fonner Park Business Improvement District
Presenter(s):Jerom E. Janulewicz, City Attorney
Background
The Fonner Park Business Improvement District 2013 expired in 2016 as a result of a
termination date contained in the 2013 ordinance creating the district. Business owners
within the district are seeking re-establishment of the Fonner Park Business Improvement
District.
In a letter to the Mayor and City Council dated July 21, 2016, the Fonner Park Business
Improvement District expressed an interest to continue the business improvement district.
In October 2016, council adopted a resolution appointing, Scott Zana, Buzz Douthit,
Bruce Swihart, Tammy Slater, Mike Corman, and Bennett Chamness, to serve as the
Board for the proposed BID and directed that the board make recommendations to the
city concerning creation of the district. The board has since communicated its
recommendations to the city in the form of the attached letters of November 15, 2016 and
December 27, 2016. Before adopting an ordinance to create the district, a public hearing
must be held upon notice mailed to the owners of property within the proposed district.
Discussion
The board members of the proposed business improvement district submitted their plan
for Council’s consideration. The Council must hold a public hearing on the proposed
creation of the district. Following the public hearing, Council may pass an ordinance to
establish the district.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Adopt the Resolution and Notice of Public Hearing for Fonner Park Business
Improvement District
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2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council adopt the Resolution setting the matter
for public hearing.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution for the Fonner Park Business Improvement District.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 6, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-6
WHEREAS, the Business Improvement District Board for the proposed Fonner
Park Business Improvement District (hereinafter Fonner Park Business Improvement District)
recommended that the City of Grand Island create a business improvement district along South
Locust Street with boundaries in the form hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that a public hearing should be held
on the proposed business improvement district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, as follows:
1. Proposed District Boundaries. The proposed boundaries of the Fonner Park
Business Improvement District are described as follows:
Beginning at the southeast corner of Section Twenty One (21),Township Eleven
(11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska; thence west on the south line of said Section Twenty One (21) to a
point one hundred (100) feet west of the Southeast corner; thence north on a line
one hundred (100) feet west of and parallel with the line common to Section
Twenty One (21),Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) and Section
Twenty Two (22),Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) to the north line
of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Twenty One (21),Township Eleven
(11) North, Range Nine (9); thence east on the north line of the Southeast Quarter
(SE 1/4 ) of Section Twenty One (21),Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine
(9) a distance of one hundred (100) feet to the line common to Section Twenty
One (21),Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) and Section Twenty Two
(22),Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9); thence continuing east on the
north line of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section Twenty Two
(22),Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) for a distance of one hundred
(100) feet; thence south on a line one hundred (100) feet east of and parallel with
the line common to Section Twenty One (21),Township Eleven (11) North, Range
Nine (9) and section Twenty Two (22),Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine
(9) to the south line of Section Twenty Two (22),Township Eleven (11) North,
Range Nine (9); thence west on the south line of Section Twenty Two
(22),Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) to the point of beginning.
2. Public Hearing; Protests. An Ordinance establishing the proposed district
based upon the recommendations received from the improvement district board, providing for
special assessments to be imposed and providing the maximum limit of the district shall be
considered in a public hearing before the City Council on February 14, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall in Grand Island, Nebraska.
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At said hearing, the City Council shall hear all protests and receive evidence for
or against the creation of the proposed district; rule upon all written protests received prior to the
close of the hearing, which ruling shall be final; and continue the hearing from time to time as
the City Council may deem necessary.
Proceedings shall terminate if written protest is made prior to the close of the
hearing by the record owners of over fifty percent of the assessable units in the proposed district.
3.Activities; Revenue; Method of Assessment.
a.The proposed activities to be supported by special assessments within the
proposed district shall include: promotional activities; maintenance and improvement of
the landscaped greenway; maintenance, repair, improvement and replacement of the
sprinkler system in the greenway; regular mowing and trimming of the greenway; all
facets of the purchase, care and replacement of trees, shrubs and grass and other
decorative improvements; snow removal from sidewalks parallel of South Locust;
employment of or contracting for personnel, purchase of equipment, materials, supplies
or other expenses that accomplish the purposes of the district; other incidental or ongoing
expenses as needed for the maintenance, improvement and beautification of the green
belt area and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Business Improvement Board
of the district.
b.The proposed or estimated costs for improvements and facilities within the
proposed district is $44,541.00. The proposed special assessment shall be levied on a
frontage foot basis based upon South Locust Street frontage.
4. Notice of Hearing; Owners. At least ten days prior to the date of the public
hearing notice of the hearing shall be given by:
A.One publication of this Resolution and Notice of Hearing in the Grand
Island Independent; and
B. Mailing a copy of this Resolution and Notice of Hearing to each owner of
taxable property as shown on the latest tax rolls of the Hall County Treasurer.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on January 10, 2017.
__________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item G-8
#2017-7 - Approving Intent to Create South Locust Business
Improvement District
Staff Contact: Jerry Janulewicz
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jerom E. Janulewicz, City Attorney
Meeting:January 10, 2017
Subject:South Locust Street Business Improvement District
Presenter(s):Jerom E. Janulewicz, City Attorney
Background
The South Locust Street Business Improvement District 2013 expired in 2016 as a result
of a termination date contained in the 2013 ordinance creating the district. Business
owners within the district are seeking re-establishment of the South Locust Street
Business Improvement District.
In a letter to the Mayor and City Council dated July 21, 2016, the South Locust Street
Business Improvement District expressed an interest to continue the business
improvement district. In October 2016, council adopted a resolution appointing, Dan
Naranjo, Rhonda Saalfeld, Norm Saale, Dena Sullivan, Nate Wieland, and Gene
McCloud,, to serve as the Board for the proposed BID and directed that the board make
recommendations to the city concerning creation of the district. The board has since
communicated its recommendations to the city in the form of the attached letters of
November 28, 2016 and December 27, 2016. Before adopting an ordinance to create the
district, a public hearing must be held upon notice mailed to the owners of property
within the proposed district.
Discussion
The board members of the proposed business improvement district submitted their plan
for Council’s consideration. The Council must hold a public hearing on the proposed
creation of the district. Following the public hearing, Council may pass an ordinance to
establish the district.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
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1.Adopt the Resolution and Notice of Public Hearing for South Locust Street
Business Improvement District
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 adopt the Resolution setting the matter
for public hearing.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution for the South Locust Street Business Improvement
District.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 6, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-7
WHEREAS, the Business Improvement District Board for the proposed South
Locust Street Business Improvement District (hereinafter South Locust Street Business
Improvement District) recommended that the City of Grand Island create a business
improvement district along South Locust Street with boundaries in the form hereinafter set forth;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that a public hearing should be held
on the proposed business improvement district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1.Proposed District Boundaries. The proposed boundaries of the South
Locust Street Business Improvement District are described as follows:
Beginning at the southeast corner of Section Twenty-Eight (28), Township Eleven
(11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska; thence
west on the south line of Section Twenty-Eight (28), Township Eleven (11) North,
Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. a distance of two hundred (200) feet; thence
northerly on a line two hundred (200) feet west of and parallel to the east line of
Section Twenty-Eight (28), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of
the 6th P.M. to the north line of Section Twenty-Eight (28), Township Eleven (11)
North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M.; thence east on the north line of
Section Twenty-Eight (28), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of
the 6th P.M. to the northeast corner of Section Twenty-Eight (28), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M.; thence continuing east on
the north line of Section Twenty-Seven (27), Township Eleven (11) North, Range
Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. a distance of three hundred seventy-five (375) feet;
thence south on a line three hundred seventy-five (375) feet east of and parallel to
the west line of Section Twenty-Seven (27), Township Eleven (11) North, Range
Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. to the south line of Section Twenty-Seven (27),
Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M.; thence west on
the south line of Section Twenty-Seven (27), Township Eleven (11) North, Range
Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. to the point of beginning.
2.Public Hearing; Protests. An Ordinance establishing the proposed district
based upon the recommendations received from the improvement district board, providing for
special assessments to be imposed and providing the maximum limit of the district shall be
considered in a public hearing before the City Council on February 14, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall in Grand Island, Nebraska.
At said hearing, the City Council shall hear all protests and receive evidence for
or against the creation of the proposed district; rule upon all written protests received prior to the
close of the hearing, which ruling shall be final; and continue the hearing from time to time as
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the city council may deem necessary.
Proceedings shall terminate if written protest is made prior to the close of the
hearing by the record owners of over fifty percent of the assessable units in the proposed district.
3. Activities; Revenue; Method of Assessment.
a.The proposed activities to be supported by special assessments within the
proposed district shall include: promotional activities; maintenance and improvement of
the landscaped greenway; maintenance, repair, improvement and replacement of the
sprinkler system in the greenway; regular mowing and trimming of the greenway; all
facets of the purchase, care and replacement of trees, shrubs and grass and other
decorative improvements; snow removal from sidewalks parallel to South Locust;
employment of or contracting for personnel, purchase of equipment, materials, supplies
or other expenses that accomplish the purposes of the district; other incidental or ongoing
expenses as needed for the maintenance, improvement and beautification of the green
belt area and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Business Improvement Board
of the district.
b.The proposed or estimated costs for improvements and facilities within the
proposed district is $143,326.00 and shall include $88,326.00 from special assessments
levied against property within the district, $30,000.00 in anticipated grant revenue from
the Community Redevelopment Authority, and $25,000.00 in anticipated grant revenue
from the Nebraska Environmental Trust. The proposed special assessment shall be levied
on a frontage foot basis based upon South Locust Street frontage.
4. Notice of Hearing; Owners. At least ten days prior to the date of the public
hearing notice of the hearing shall be given by:
a. One publication of this Resolution and Notice of Hearing in the Grand
Island Independent; and
b.Mailing a copy of this Resolution and Notice of Hearing to each owner of
taxable property as shown on the latest tax rolls of the Hall County Treasurer.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on January 10, 2017.
___________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item G-9
#2017-8 - Approving 2016 Storm Water Management Plan
Program Grant
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:January 10, 2017
Subject:Approving 2016 Storm Water Management Plan
Program Grant
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
In 2004, the EPA expanded the “pollutant discharge” portion of the Clean Water Act of
1977 to include storm water runoff from all Nebraska communities with a population
over 10,000. Subsequently, the City of Grand Island was designated as a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Storm Water Community in
2005. The City was issued a storm water permit for the time period of July 1, 2005
through December 31, 2010 by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality that
includes a Storm Water Management Plan. Since 2011 the City has operated on an
Administrative Extension, with a new 5 year permit cycle expected to be July 1, 2017
through December 31, 2022.
As a result of the passage of LB1226 in the 2006 Nebraska Legislative Session, $2.5
million in funding was allocated for cities and counties with Storm Water permits to
implement their local Storm Water Management Plans (SWMPs).
Grant awards are distributed to applicants according to population size.
The City has received funds from this storm water grant program each year since July
2007 for a total of $756,471.70 to date. The 2016 grant will increase this total to
$787,405.25, as shown in the below table.
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FISCAL YEAR GRANT AMOUNT RECEIVED
2007 $93,807.00
2008 $93,806.70
2009 $94,849.00
2010 $92,849.00
2011 $88,659.00
2012 $73,978.00
2013 $73,978.00
2014 $73,978.00
2015 $70,567.00
2016 $30,933.55
TOTAL GRANT DOLLARS RECEIVED $787,405.25
The past grant funds have been used for activities such as educating the public,
developers/contractors of the requirements of the permit; storm sewer stenciling; dry
weather inspections; municipal evaluations and facility run-off control planning; mapping
of the storm sewer system; inspection of detention cells, and implementing Best
Management Practices (BMP’s) at City owned facilities. Additionally, the grant funds
have purchased a vehicle, GPS equipment, printer/plotter and various water sampling
equipment.
The funds from this grant are used for additional mapping of the storm sewer system,
finalizing and implementing the construction (erosion/sediment control) program, wet
weather sampling and supporting education efforts through various media forms, as they
are available.
Discussion
The Storm Water Management Plan Program Intergovernmental Agreement, which
provides $30,933.55 to the City to continue with this plan, was due Thursday, December
1, 2016. A 20% match, or $6,186.71, for the project is required and will be provided by
the Public Works Department through staff time. Grant work under this program must be
completed by June 30, 2018.
The City has seven (7) Minimum Control Measures (MCM’s) that are identified in the
storm water permit. Each MCM has a number of BMP’s that are used to carry out the
MCM’s. An example BMP is marking curb inlets that remind the public not to dump in
the inlet because it drains to a stream or river.
Grant activities are restricted to the BMP’s and seven (7) Minimum Control Measures
(MCM’s) identified in the City storm water permit. The seven (7) MCM’s are:
1.Education and Outreach
2.Public Involvement/Participation
3.Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
4.Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
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5.Post-Construction Storm Water Management in new development and
redevelopment
6.Pollution Prevention good housekeeping for municipal operations
7.Wet Weather Monitoring
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
Public Works Administration recommends that the Council approve a resolution directing
the Mayor to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 6, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-8
WHEREAS, in 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency expanded the
“pollutant discharge” portion of the Clean Water Act of 1977 to include storm water runoff from
Nebraska communities with a population over 10,000; and
WHEREAS, the City Of Grand Island was designated as a National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Storm Water Community and was issued a
storm water permit from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality; and
WHEREAS, the City Of Grand Island has developed a Storm Water Management
Plan (SWMP) in conformance with the storm water permit; and
WHEREAS, the City Of Grand Island, Nebraska is an eligible unit of a general
local government authorized to file an application through the Nebraska Department of
Environmental Quality for a grant to implement the Storm Water Management Plans (SWMPs)
to be used to implement the activities identified in the Sponsor’s NPDES Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System permit from the State of Nebraska; and
WHERAS, the City is scheduled to receive $30,933.55 with the required twenty
percent (20%) match for the project provided by the City of Grand Island, Public Works
Department; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality’s deadline for
the signed agreement was Thursday, December 1, 2016, with an extension granted to the City of
Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, funds will be awarded to the City upon execution and submission of
the grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is
hereby authorized to accept the funding from the Nebraska Department of Environmental
Quality, for the Storm Water Management Plan Program Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such grant intergovernmental agreement and other documentation on behalf of the
City Of Grand Island for such grant purposes.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 10, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item G-10
#2017-9 - Approving Agreements with NDOR-Intermodal Planning
Division for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (GIAMPO) for the 2017 Fiscal Year TRANSIT,
Section 5305, Transportation Planning Program
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From: Terry Brown PE, Assistant Public Work Director
Meeting: January 10, 2017
Subject: Approving Agreements with NDOR-Intermodal Planning
Division for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization (GIAMPO) for the 2017 Fiscal
Year TRANSIT, Section 5305, Transportation Planning
Program
Presenter(s): John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
All agreements must be approved by the City Council. In March 2013 the City of Grand
Island was designated as a urbanized area with a population over 50,000 which requires
the metropolitan area to establish a transportation planning process in accordance with
Title 23 CFR 450 of the current federal transportation bill. On an annual basis, the MPO
developes a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), which identifies work activities to
be performed during the fiscal year. The UPWP is approved by the MPO Policy Board
and City Council. The UPWP is then submitted to the Nebraska Department of Roads for
review, and forwarded for approval for federal reimbusment by the Federal Highway
Administration and Federal Transit Administration.
Discussion
The Nebraska Department of Roads-Intermodal Planning Divison has drawn up Program
Agreements with the City of Grand Island for the purpose of assisting the Local Public
Agency (LPA) in obtaining Federal financial assistance to ensure a continued,
comprehensive, and cooperative transportation planning process between the state and
local governments for the Grand Island Metropolitan Planning Area for Fiscal Year 2017.
The agreement with the Department of Roads is attached for reference.
The maximum Federal Transit Administration, Section 5305 Funding, participation under
the FY 2017 (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017) Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is
80%, with a not to exceed amount of $27,875.00 for FY 2017 eligible costs.
The local 20% funds would be the City’s obligation not to exceed $6,968.75 and can be
part of inkind services (staff time & expenses).
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Total cost is not expected to exceed $34,843.75 for the MPO transit planning portion.
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 authorizes the Mayor to sign the Fiscal
Year 2017 Transit Transportation Planning Program agreement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 6, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-9
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Roads has prepared a Planning
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2017 for the City of Grand Island for the purpose of providing partial
funding of Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (GIAMPO) transportation
planning activities scheduled to be performed commencing July 1, 2016, as outlined in the
Unified Planning Work Program attached to such agreements; and
WHEREAS, the maximum amount of cash support from the State under such
agreement is $27,875.00 (80%) of 49 USC Section 5305 funds for Fiscal Year 2017; and
WHEREAS, the local 20% funds would be the City’s obligation not to exceed
$6,968.75 and can be part of inkind services (staff time & expenses); and
WHEREAS, an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads for Fiscal
Year 2017 is required to proceed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, the agreement with the Nebraska
Department of Roads for the purpose of providing partial funding of Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (GIAMPO) transportation planning activities scheduled to
be performed commencing July 1, 2016, as outlined in the Unified Planning Work Program
attached to such agreement is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute the Planning Agreement for Fiscal Year 2017.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 10, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of December 28, 2016
through January 10, 2017
The Claims for the period of December 28, 2016 through January 10, 2017 for a total amount of
$1,118,238.04. A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: Renae Griffiths
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