04-02-2019 City Council Study Session Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Study Session Agenda
City Council:
Jason Conley
Michelle Fitzke
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Jeremy Jones
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Clay Schutz
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Roger G. Steele
City Administrator:
Brent Clark
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, April 2, 2019
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, April 2, 2019
Study Session
Item -1
Veterans Home Campus Update
Staff Contact: Brent Clark
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April 2019
Grand Island Veterans Home Project
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Video Flyover of Veteran’s Home Campus
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Annual Utilities and Grounds Maintenance
Department of Administrative Services has estimated
their costs for Utilities and Ground Maintenance at
$1,000,000 annually.
These costs, while less for a facility that is not in use,
will still be similar for subsequent owners of the
property.
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Veteran’s Cemetery
The City of Grand Island is waiting on State approval
of a Memorandum of Agreement for the transfer of
the Veteran’s Cemetery for the care and maintenance
of the Cemetery.
The Grand Island Parks Department will care for and
maintain the Cemetery beginning this spring.
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Significant Agreements
Programmatic Agreement – Required by
VA Construction Grant;
Memorandum of Agreement between City
and State – Provides framework for
potential transfers of former GIVH.
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Programmatic Agreement a Condition of
Federal Funding, signed 2015
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The Programmatic Agreement imposed upon the State certain
obligations regarding the Grand Island Veterans Home site,
including:
The Programmatic Agreement is required by Federal Law as a condition of
awarding funds for projects such as the new Veterans Home in Kearney.
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Elements of the Programmatic Agreement Include:
A Historic Property Identification and Site Survey;
1.Resource count and description of property;
2.Site map;
3.History;
4.Recommendations for placement on Historic Property Registry;
5.Historic resources to be considered as part of the reuse plan.
DHHS and DAS will ensure the continued maintenance of all facilities and
support resources through the duration of the Programmatic Agreement.
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No State Funds
Prior to Phase I transfer funding for building demolition was
discussed. There was no legally binding commitment by the
State to provide funds.
After Phase I, DAS informed the City there are no State funds
to accompany transfer of the property to the City.
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Phase I Lands –Receipts and DebitsFY2016FY2017FY2018FY2019 to date TOTAL
Revenues:
Farm Income $ 38,246.25 $ 76,492.50 $ 86,796.98 $ 81,816.38 $ 283,352.11
Expenses:
Property Taxes $ - $ 41,102.12 $ 40,710.56 $ $ 81,812.68
Phase I Dev. Plan $ - $ 52,510.75 $ 41,489.25 $ - $ 94,000.00
Subtotal: $ - $ 93,612.87 $ 82,199.81 $ - $ 175,812.68
Cash On Hand: $ 38,246.25 $ 21,125.88 $ 25,723.05 $ 107,539.43 $ 192,634.61
2018 property tax assessed but not yet due - $37,101.
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Veterans Cemetery Estimated Annual
Maintenance Expense
Seasonal Employee $ 12,320
Utilities $ 5,000
Natural Gas $ -
Building Repairs $ -
Mechanical Repairs $ 1,020
Equipment Repairs $ 1,400
Sanitation Service $ -
Other Property Services $ 500
Legal Notices $ 225
Travel and Training $ -
Uninsured Loss $ 100
Office Supplies $ -
Chemical Supplies $ 2,900
Small Tools and Parts $ 250
Materials $ 1,715
Supplies $ 1,050
$ 26,480
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It is not reasonable or responsible for the City to
assume financial responsibility for the campus.
Farm income from the Phase I transfer is insufficient
to pay campus utilities, building maintenance, and
other operating expense.
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DAS Plan
The Nebraska Department of Administrative Services Informed the City of its
intended Disposition Plan:
1.DAS will Transmit a Request for Information and Proposals (RFI/RFP) to
potential Developers;
2.DAS will review responses and select adequate responses to proceed for
consideration by a redevelopment team;
3.A DAS appointed redevelopment team will review and prioritize proposals;
4.DAS will host a community input session on the proposal selected by the
redevelopment team; and
5.The selected proposal will be sent to the City for review.
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Veterans Cemetery and United Veterans Club
City Administration offered to assume responsibility for the Veterans
Cemetery through a Memorandum of Agreement between the State and
DAS with the City.
Due to the uncertainty of the development process the State and the United
Veterans Club entered into a new long term lease agreement for the 10 acre
tract used by the club for parking and ball parks.
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GOALS
The City of Grand Island is seeking redevelopment of the Veterans Home in a
manner that will accomplish the following goals:
1.Provide a sustainable, positive economic and social impact for the immediate
area and the City;
2.Provide a benefit to veterans, such as housing, social services or meeting
other needs; and
3.Avoid a negative impact on the City’s budget.
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