02-18-2020 City Council Study Session Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Study Session Agenda
City Council:
Jason Conley
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Jeremy Jones
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Clay Schutz
Justin Scott
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Roger G. Steele
City Administrator:
Jerry Janulewicz
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, February 18, 2020
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, February 18, 2020
Study Session
Item -1
Presentation by Grow Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jerry Janulewicz
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City Council
Study Session
February 18, 2020
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Intro video…
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Mission:
To cultivate bold ideas that create business
and quality of life opportunities in our region
through planning, partnering and doing.
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Food & Beverage Ballot
The citizens of Grand Island approved the following ballot question…
“shall the City of Grand Island impose an occupation tax of one and one half
percent (1 ½%) on the sale of all food and beverages presently subject to sales
tax in commercial establishments in the City of Grand Island. The ballot
provides that the revenue derived from the Food and Beverages Tax shall be
designated for use in the following order:
(i)To make the City’s quarterly payments to the Nebraska State Fair Support
and Improvement Fund as required by Neb Rev. Stat. §§2-108-110;
(ii)Promote entertainment, agricultural and livestock shows, trade shows
and similar events that will attract visitors to Grand Island;
(iii)Ongoing enhancement and development of recreation and athletic
facilities such as hike, bike and recreational trails, ball fields and other
community activity needs; and
(iv)Invest in community development projects and activities that stimulate
progress and growth for Grand Island.
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Agreement By And Between The City of Grand Island
And Grow Grand Island, Inc.
For Community Enhancement Programs
•“Nebraska Revised Statute Section 13-315 authorizes cities to expend up
to four-tenths of one percent of the taxable valuation of the city for the
purpose of encouraging immigration, new industries, and investment
and to conduct and carry on a publicity campaign…”
•“City desires to contract with a community based, private nonprofit
corporation to assist and partner with the City for the development of
programs, projects, and events specifically designed to promote…attract
visitors…community development projects and activities that stimulate
progress and growth for Grand Island…”
•“Grow Grand Island…was organized and established through the effort
of community minded individuals and organizations for the purpose of
promoting, encouraging, and developing projects and
programs…through private contributions, grants, gifts…”
•“such a joint public-private effort enhances efficiency, promotes cost
savings and increases the effectiveness...”
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Thriving Community
•Business growth
•Skilled & sustainable workforce
•Quality of life for residents
•Progressive and welcoming community image
•Desired community assets
•Collaborative, cooperative and effective partnerships
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Livable Community Network
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Current Board Members
•Tonja Brown, Chair
•Cindy Johnson, Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce
•Dave Taylor, Grand Island Area Economic Development Corp.
•Brad Mellema, Grand Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
•Chris Kotulak, Fonner Park
•Pam Lancaster, Hall County Board (non-voting)
•Jane Richardson, Hall County Board (non-voting)
•Jeff Palik, Olsson (Chamber Board)
•Will Armstrong, Edward Jones (EDC Board)
•Nathan DeLaet, Mainstay Suites (CVB Board)
•Mike Jakubowski, Dinsdale Automotive (Fonner Board)
•Ed Hannon, CHI Health St. Francis
•Heidi Isley, Associated Staffing
•Dennis Placke, Northwestern Energy
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Grant Committee
•Tammy Slater, Goodwill Industries, Chair
•Tim Wojcik, Five Points Bank
•Barb Engberg, Live Well Physical Therapy
•Chad Hudnall, Family Eyecare Center
•Ray O’Connor, O’Connor Enterprises
•Kurt Haecker, Home Federal (non-voting)
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Current Advisory Committee
•Bill Hunter, Aurora Coop
•Jay Gnuse, Chief Industries
•Jennifer Worthington, GIPS
•Karen Rathke, Heartland United Way
•K.C. Hehnke, Jerry’s Sheet Metal
•Kurt Haecker, Home Federal Bank
•Lori Cox, Nebraska State Fair
•Marci Kemnitz, Central Community College
•Mary Berlie, GIAEDC
•Melissa DeLaet, GI Community Foundation
•Ray O’Connor, O’Connor Enterprises
•Tawana Grover, GIPS
•Tim Wojcik, Five Points Bank
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Financially Speaking
Food & Beverage Tax Increase GGI % of Total
2013-14 $1,495,391
2014-15 $1,608,807 7.05%
2015-16 $1,948,977 17.45%
2016-17 $2,227,758 12.51%$500,000 22.44%
2017-18 $2,329,914 4.38%$500,000 21.46%
2018-19 $2,416,975 3.60%$500,000 20.69%
2019-20 $500,000
$12,027,822 $2,000,000
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Current Financial Picture
See Handout…
$940,370.37 Cash in Bank
-$303,425.60 Committed for Approved Grants
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$636,944.77 Available for Future Grants
-$685,000.00 Projects in the Pipeline
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-$ 48,055.22
$500,000.00 Disbursement from City for 2019-20
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$451,944.77 For the next big things!
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Outside of F&B Funds…
Grants, investments/pledges, in-kind services to date:
$260,750
Leveraged in Completed Projects to date:
$1,403,230
Cash in Bank to date:
$87,065
Annual Operating Expenses:
$5,000
Grow Grand Island has no staff.
Chair and committee members are volunteers.
Partner organizations freely dedicate their time & expertise.
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Completed Projects
* Denotes GGI Grant using Food & Beverage Funds
PROJECT GGI GRANT OTHER LEVERAGED
Imagination Takes Flight $15,000 $101,140 87.08%
Railside Bike Racks $8,000 $5,000 50.00%
Railside Public Art $7,500 $88,300 92.17%
Workforce Analytics Software $12,000 $12,000 50.00%
Olypmic Bunker Trap*$150,000 $581,790 79.50%
Equine Stalls*$300,000 $600,000 66.67%
GI Promo OTT 2019 Campaign*$10,000 $15,000 60.00%
$502,500 $1,403,230
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Approved Projects Underway
Targeted Talent Attraction
Lead Partner: Chamber, Cindy Johnson
Future Builders
Lead Partner: GIAEDC, Dave Taylor
Event Incentive Fund
Lead Partner: CVB, Brad Mellema
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New talent attraction video…
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Approved Projects Underway
Targeted Talent Attraction
Lead Partner: Chamber, Cindy Johnson
Future Builders
Lead Partner: GIAEDC, Dave Taylor
Event Incentive Fund
Lead Partner: CVB, Brad Mellema
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Future Builders Challenge
March 2020
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The program is a regional
partnership that encourages
growth in entrepreneurial
and business-minded high
school students. This is an
opportunity for students to
tap into their full potential
and become tomorrow’s
entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs,
innovators and builders.
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Grand Island
Senior High
Centura
Grand Island
Central
Catholic
Wood
River
Heartland
Lutheran
St. Paul
Aurora
Grand
Island
Area
Schools
Approximately
1,100 Students
in 10th Grade
(2019-2020)
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1. Builder Profile 10
-Given to all sophomores during
the week of
January 13-17, 2020
2. Inspiration Rally
-Top 13% invited from each
school
-Hear from successful people in
business & community
February 20, 2020
3. Builder Boot Camp
-Full day event
-Explore strengths
-Identify initiatives/gaps
in the economy/community
March 20, 2020
4. Builder Pitch Challenge
-Work with community mentors
-Team pitch business ideas
focused on improving our
community
March 23, 2020
Future Builders
Challenge
Four Steps
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Approved Projects Underway
Targeted Talent Attraction
Lead Partner: Chamber, Cindy Johnson
Future Builders
Lead Partner: GIAEDC, Dave Taylor
Event Incentive Fund
Lead Partner: CVB, Brad Mellema
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Projects in the Pipeline
Workforce: EDGE (Upskilling) & Internships
Cindy Johnson
Grow Local
Tonja Brown
Entryway Signage
Brad Mellema
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Workforce Sustainability Plan
Workforce Pipeline
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Projects in the Pipeline
Workforce: EDGE (Upskilling) & Internships
Cindy Johnson
Grow Local
Tonja Brown
Entryway Signage
Brad Mellema
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Projects in the Pipeline
Workforce: EDGE (Upskilling) & Internships
Cindy Johnson
Grow Local
Tonja Brown
Entryway Signage
Brad Mellema
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Our Hopes for the Horizon
Renew our agreement with the City of Grand Island.
Determine an effective way to engage/inform City Council.
Continue to impact Grand Island with the program of work.
Continue to be good stewards of funds entrusted for our work.
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Questions
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Grow Grand Island - F&B for City 2-Yr Agreement 2018-19 & 2019-20
Note: Disbursements are reported quarterly to the F&B Oversight Committee
$450,282.14 Available at GICF as of 10/31/2018
$500,000.00 11/1/2018 deposit
$2,273.80 GICF Earned Interest (11/1/2018-2/28/2019)
-$3,851.94 GICF Admin Fees (11/1/2018-2/28/2019)
$948,704.00 Ending GICF Balance
Beginning March 2019:
$948,704.00 Balance Transfer from GICF to Home Federal
$0.00 Admin Disbursements Accumulative Total
$0.00 Project Disbursements Accuulative Total
$15,240.77 Home Federal Money Market - Interest Earned
$963,944.77 Cash in Bank
-$303,425.60 Committed for Approved Grants
$660,519.17 Available for Future Grants
Committed for Approved Grants
$0.00 2019 Promo OTT Campaign ($10,000)
$61,154.51 Talent Attraction ($65,000)
$42,271.09 Future Builders ($52,000)
$200,000.00 Event Incentive Fund ($200,000 yr 1)
$303,425.60
Projects in the Pipeline
$225,000.00 Workforce-Internship/Co-op (3-yr)
$50,000.00 Local First Program (3-yr)
$200,000.00 Entryway Signage
$200,000.00 Event Incentive Fund (yr 2)
$10,000.00 2020 Promo OTT Campaign (continue)
Workforce-EDGE Upskilling
Memorial Stadium - Visitor/Handicap Accessibility
Friends of GI Parks - Stolley
Intercity/Intracity Bus
$685,000.00
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Study Session
Item -2
Discussion regarding the Grand Island City Cemetery Capacity
and Expansion
Staff Contact: Jerry Janulewicz
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting:February 18, 2020
Subject:City Cemetery Planning Update and Discussion
Presenter(s):Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
The Grand Island Cemetery is a 90 acre tract located in west Grand Island. Records
indicate the Cemetery was established in the late 1860’s. The Cemetery provides
approximately 150 burial spaces annually.
In 2000 City Council authorized the acquisition of 22 acres of land just northwest of the
existing cemetery. Resolution 2000-307 stated that the property will be used for athletic
fields until such time it was needed for a cemetery.
In 2014 City Council approved Resolution 2014-136 to hire Confluence of Des Moines,
Iowa to study the cemetery and create a conceptual development master plan. Since the
master plan options were presented to City Council in 2016 no recommendations or
action has taken place.
Discussion
Since the completion of the cemetery master plan City staff has worked to further analyze
cemetery space inventory, burial records, trends, and the existing cemetery.
At the end of 2019 there were 614 traditional spaces left, 183 flat marker spaces, 125 ash
spaces, 54 infant, and 18 columbarium spaces. Traditional spaces will be sold out in
2025 if current trends continue.
Add Columbarium Space
The existing columbarium provides 48 niches for ash burials. We currently have
plans to build five more future units.
Allow Upright Markers in Section J
Even at a reduced price flat marker spaces are not as popular as upright marker
spaces. For this reason very few flat marker spaces are sold each year in the J
Section of the City Cemetery. City staff recommends designating 80 spaces in the
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J Section to allow for upright markers to better serve the demand for space.
Changing the designation will require amending Section 10-17 of City Code
during a future meeting.
Gravel Roadways to Burial Space
The cemetery on the south side of Stolley Park Road is divided by roads into a
number of long narrow blocks. These blocks are considerably narrower than
those at the cemetery on the north side. Every other east-west road could be
removed and the land developed into cemetery lots, making space for 1,160
additional burial spaces.
Abandoned Spaces
Nebraska law allows cities, counties and cemetery districts to reclaim unused
abandoned cemetery lots. This is done by publishing notice of the lots believed to
be unused and abandoned and giving the owners and/or successors one year in
which to redeem the lots. On June 2, 1969 the Grand Island City Council adopted
a resolution providing for publication of notice and on June 19, 1969 notice of
apparent abandonment was published concerning approximately 1,500 spaces.
Very few of the spaces were redeemed or resold. These are lots for which we
have records the lots/spaces were sold prior to May 1, 1946 but no record of an
internment at the lot/space. There are currently 1,218 spaces remaining
unclaimed from the 1969 resolution. Staff has identified an additional 2,066
spaces that have been inactive since the 1930’s.
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.
It is the intent of City Administration to develop council direction into a future City
Council action item.
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PARKS& RECREATION2020City Cemetery Planning Update and DiscussionGrand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 37 / 93
PARKS& RECREATIONThe Grand Island Cemetery is the size of Stolley, Pier, and George Parks combined! Established in the late 1860’s. The Cemetery provides approximately 150 burial spaces annually. Grand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 38 / 93
In 2000 the City purchased 22 acres just northwest of the cemetery for future expansion. In 2016 Confluence of Des Moines, Iowa presented a master plan of expansion options.Planning for the FutureGrand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 39 / 93
At the End of 2019…614 traditional spaces left 183 flat marker spaces125 ash spaces54 infant spaces18 columbarium spacesSOLD OUT – YEAR 2025Since the completion of the cemetery master plan City staff has worked to further analyze cemetery space inventory, burial records, trends, and the existing cemetery site. The cemetery has adequate space until 2025.Grand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 40 / 93
PARKS& RECREATIONHeading Here if NeededInformation HereFirst sub-bullet no smaller than size 24 fontSecond sub-bullet no smaller than 20 fontUse Times New Roman fontBlack font color should be used except when emphasis is needed2019TraditionalAshInfantFlat MarkersColumbariumGrand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 41 / 93
PARKS& RECREATIONHeading Here if NeededInformation HereFirst sub-bullet no smaller than size 24 fontSecond sub-bullet no smaller than 20 fontUse Times New Roman fontBlack font color should be used except when emphasis is needed2020TraditionalInfantAshFlat MarkersColumbariumGrand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 42 / 93
PARKS& RECREATIONHeading Here if NeededInformation HereFirst sub-bullet no smaller than size 24 fontSecond sub-bullet no smaller than 20 fontUse Times New Roman fontBlack font color should be used except when emphasis is needed2021TraditionalInfantAshFlat MarkersColumbariumGrand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 43 / 93
PARKS& RECREATIONHeading Here if NeededInformation HereFirst sub-bullet no smaller than size 24 fontSecond sub-bullet no smaller than 20 fontUse Times New Roman fontBlack font color should be used except when emphasis is needed2022TraditionalInfantAshFlat MarkersColumbariumGrand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 44 / 93
PARKS& RECREATIONHeading Here if NeededInformation HereFirst sub-bullet no smaller than size 24 fontSecond sub-bullet no smaller than 20 fontUse Times New Roman fontBlack font color should be used except when emphasis is needed2023TraditionalInfantAshFlat MarkersColumbariumGrand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 45 / 93
PARKS& RECREATIONHeading Here if NeededInformation HereFirst sub-bullet no smaller than size 24 fontSecond sub-bullet no smaller than 20 fontUse Times New Roman fontBlack font color should be used except when emphasis is needed2024TraditionalInfantAshFlat MarkersColumbariumGrand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 46 / 93
PARKS& RECREATION2025TraditionalInfantAshFlat MarkersColumbariumGrand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 47 / 93
Columbarium Space18 columbarium spaces currently leftAvailable space to construct five additional 48 niche columbarium unitsEstimated construction cost per columbarium is $15,000 - $20,000Grand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 48 / 93
Upright Markers in Section JVery few flat marker spaces sold each yearStaff recommends amending Section 10-17 of City Code to allow upright makers in Section J80 potential prime traditional spaces addedGrand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 49 / 93
Gravel Roads to Burial SpaceFive east-west roads could be removed and the land developed into cemetery lots, making space for 1,160 additional burial spaces.Grand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 50 / 93
Abandoned SpacesNebraska law allows cities, counties and cemetery districts to reclaim unused abandoned cemetery lots.In1969 a notice of apparent abandonment was published concerning approximately 1,500 spaces.There are currently 1,218 spaces remaining unclaimed from the 1969 effort. Staff has identified an additional 2,066 spaces that have been inactive since the 1930’s.Grand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 51 / 93
SummaryThere are 614 traditional spaces to sell in the current cemeteryPotential to add 80 traditional spaces in Section JAvailability to add 1,160 spaces by converting existing gravel roads1,218 spaces remain unclaimed from 1969 abandonment reclaim effort2,066 spaces inactive since 1930’s614 + 80 + 1,160 + 1,218 + 2066 = 5,138 potential future spacesGrand IslandStudy Session - 2/18/2020Page 52 / 93
Cemetery Site Selection Analysis (Recap)
City of Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department
November 2016
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Grand Island Cemetery Site Selection Recap
Summary of Scope
• With Grand Island Cemetery nearing its capacity, a new cemetery location must be determined.
• Perform site inventory and cost analysis on several sites deemed appropriate for future cemetery
expansion.
• Select a new cemetery site to focus design efforts on a master plan design efforts that will strive to create
the same pristine landscape character found at Grand Island Cemetery today.
• Produce a master plan that is intended to serve as a 50 year development guide to future expansion of the
cemetery.
Through this site selection and analysis process, Confluence examined multiple sites as expansion
possibilities for the Grand Island Cemetery. After examining a variety of sites and considering feedback from
City Council and staff, we have determined that there are two suitable options. Each site has their benefits
and challenges, all of which are explored in the following pages. Listed below are the two sites chosen as
potential expansion properties.
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2
Expansion site #1 - Webb Road Site
Expansion site #2 - Capital Avenue Site
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Grand Island - Context Map
Grand Island Cemetery
Cemetery Expansion Sites
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2
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Grand Island Cemetery - Existing Conditions
Existing Grand Island Cemetery
Benefits
• 90 acres of lush lawn and mature trees provide / tranquil oasis from the urban context.
• Size! Cemetery is nearly as big as Stolley Park, Ryder Park, and Pier Park combined.
• A variety of evergreen and deciduous trees cover the grounds
• Well maintained grounds and burial markers.
• On-site maintenance facilities and equipment.
• Historical presence in Grand Island
• Recreation opportunities / Interior walking paths
• Irrigation system throughout grounds
Challenges
• Intensive grounds and headstone maintenance
• Irrigation repairs
• Removal and replacement of aging trees
• Dust from adjacent concrete manufacturing plant.
• W. Stolley Park Road bisects the cemetery and may see an increase in
traffic and development continues west.
Constraints
• Limited capacity - averaging about 175 burials per year, the cemetery would
have no vacancies in 5-7 years.
• Land-locked - With all the land around the historic cemetery now being
developed, there is not room for the cemetery to expand and continue to be
a contiguous destination.
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Webb Road Site - Existing Conditions
Legend Expansion Site Boundary
Roads
Access Points
Webb Road Cemetery Expansion Site
Benefits
• Location is closest to existing cemetery, able to continue using existing maintenance
facilities.
• Property currently held by the City of Grand Island, No aquistion costs
• Irrigation system in place, but would need adjustment for cemetery uses.
Challenges
• Existing sports fields are heavily used and well maintained.
• Relocation of these sports facilities may not be a cost-
effective solution.
• Large portions are developed into parking lots. To remove
and remediate compaction will impact development costs.
• Tree plantings must begin immediately to begin to build
the desired cemetery character.
• Noise from adjacent highway and railroad tracks needs to
be addressed to create a tranquil cemetery setting.
Constraints
• Land-locked with US 281 Hwy embankment to West and
RR ROW to the North, and varied industrial develop-
ment on all other sides, future expansion for this site will
be limited.
• Access points are only available off of S. Webb Road.
Another access would be preferred if Webb Road would
need to be closed for any reason.
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Capital Avenue Site - Existing Conditions
Legend Expansion Site Boundary
Roads Access Points
Residential
Capital Avenue Cemetery Site
Benefits
• Land has been donated by the State, no acquisition costs.
• An existing cemetery is on-site, so shared maintenance facilities and
equipment may be possible.
• Site has a good street presence and will provide good views.
• Multiple access points along both frontage roads, access through tree line
along Webb Road also possible.
• Plenty of available contextual land for long-term expansion needs.
Challenges
• Traffic along the roads could cause unwanted noise.
• Tree plantings must begin immediately to begin to
build the desired cemetery character.
• Noise from adjacent highway and railroad tracks must
be addressed to create a tranquil cemetery setting,
buffers should be consideration in master planning.
Constraints
• The Veterans Cemetery to be incorporated into the
future cemetery design.
• A historic drainage way existing through the site.
• Drainage has been diverted to the perimeter currently.
• High-water table issues would need to be mitigated for
cemetery use, especially in the Northern portions of
the site.
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Access Points
Residential
Site Selection Comparison
Grand Island Cemetery Expansion Study
Site Selection Matrix
Webb Rd. Site Site 2 ‐ Westlawn Site (33.5 Acres) Site 3 ‐ Undeveloped Urban Site 4 ‐ Rural Property Veterans Cemetery Site
Land Acquisition This land has been dedicated to the City of
Grand Island for use of future cemetery
expansion.
The Westlawn Memorial Cemetery owners have
shown interest in selling the business to the city
for it's expansion efforts, but there will be an acquisition cost.
This land is surrounded by Grand Island City limits. This land's proximity to the industrial
development, may lend itself to higher land
prices based on it's potential for future
development.
Located just outside of town a couple of miles,
this does not have a high potential for
immediate development and may have lower land costs than Site 3.
Located on the north side of town at the
intersection of Webb Road and Capital Ave. The
land was recently given back to the City of Grand Island by the State. There was no
acquistion cost.
Site Improvements
The existing sports fields will need to be
relocated and trees will need to be planted to
help establish a character similar to the existing
cemetery.
The current cemetery does not have the same
character of the mature trees of the Grand
Island Cemetery, but it does have a road layout
and some landscaping in place.
Currently the land is occupied predominantly by
cedar trees of varying size. Improvement would
include selective removal of cedars and further planting the site to establish character and
species diversity.
This rural site has many attributes that would
make it comparable to the Grand Island
Cemetery, including established windbreaks and
mature trees.
Although this site has a small existing veterans cemetery, upgrades to the fence will likely be
needed. The majority of the new site is currently
in agricultural production, so establishing trees
will be essential to matching the character of the
Grand Island Cemetery.
Irrigation The site has irrigation mains existing on site, but
would need to be modified to accommodate the cemetery's needs.
A system of quick couplers exist but require
constant adjustments. Investment in a permanent system is needed.
No irrigation exists on site. A new water service
line may be required to handle the requirements of a cemetery.
A new water service line may be required to
handle the requirements of a cemetery.
However a small pond on site may be able to be used as a supplemental irrigation supply.
The existing cemetery has some irrigation in
place, but expansion will be required. The new
roadway project to the South includes all utilities so access to a larger water line is near by.
Maintenance Facility This site is close enough to the existing
Cemetery that new maintenance building is not
required and equipment can be shared.
The Westlawn cemetery has maintenance
buildings on site that could be utilized.
No structures exist on site and would need to be
constructed.
Existing sheds and barns could be re-used for
maintenance facilities. Some costs may be
associated with retrofitting these existing structures.
As the cemetery develops there will be a need
for additional sheds or maintenance areas.
These costs could be budgeted in over time to minimize up front costs.
Maintenance Equipment The equipment will be provided from the
existing Grand Island Cemetery maintenance
facility.
Maintenance equipment may be able to be shared with Grand Island Cemetery, or may be
able to be purchased from the Westlawn
Memorial Cemetery.
Maintenance equipment may be able to be shared with Grand Island Cemetery, but the
distance between cemeteries may be a
deterrent. In that case, new equipment would
need to be purchased to be stored on site.
Cemetery equipment will need to be purchased
as this property is too far from the existing
cemetery.
Cemetery equipment will need to be purchased
as this property is too far from the existing
cemetery.
Additional Considerations Land has been set aside for the relocation of the
sports fields. The fields would likely need to be
relocated prior to cemetery construction.
While there is some expansion space already
associated with this land, the long-term potential
may be limited without further land acquisition.
This site has plenty of room for expansion, but
establishing a landscape character and on-site
facilities will have associated costs.
This property will offer a pastoral setting to a
future cemetery.
This property is well positioned in the North Central portion of the community and
respectfully expanding the existing veterans'
cemetery is a logical move.
Grand Island Cemetery Expansion Study
Site Selection Matrix
Webb Rd. Site Site 2 ‐ Westlawn Site (33.5 Acres) Site 3 ‐ Undeveloped Urban Site 4 ‐ Rural Property Veterans Cemetery Site
Land AcquisitionThis land has been dedicated to the City of
Grand Island for use of future cemetery
expansion.
The Westlawn Memorial Cemetery owners have
shown interest in selling the business to the city
for it's expansion efforts, but there will be an acquisition cost.
This land is surrounded by Grand Island City limits. This land's proximity to the industrial
development, may lend itself to higher land prices based on it's potential for future
development.
Located just outside of town a couple of miles,
this does not have a high potential for
immediate development and may have lower land costs than Site 3.
Located on the north side of town at the intersection of Webb Road and Capital Ave. The
land was recently given back to the City of
Grand Island by the State. There was no
acquistion cost.
Site Improvements
The existing sports fields will need to be
relocated and trees will need to be planted to
help establish a character similar to the existing
cemetery.
The current cemetery does not have the same
character of the mature trees of the Grand
Island Cemetery, but it does have a road layout
and some landscaping in place.
Currently the land is occupied predominantly by
cedar trees of varying size. Improvement would
include selective removal of cedars and further planting the site to establish character and
species diversity.
This rural site has many attributes that would
make it comparable to the Grand Island
Cemetery, including established windbreaks and
mature trees.
Although this site has a small existing veterans cemetery, upgrades to the fence will likely be
needed. The majority of the new site is currently
in agricultural production, so establishing trees
will be essential to matching the character of the
Grand Island Cemetery.
IrrigationThe site has irrigation mains existing on site, but
would need to be modified to accommodate the cemetery's needs.
A system of quick couplers exist but require
constant adjustments. Investment in a permanent system is needed.
No irrigation exists on site. A new water service
line may be required to handle the requirements of a cemetery.
A new water service line may be required to
handle the requirements of a cemetery.
However a small pond on site may be able to be used as a supplemental irrigation supply.
The existing cemetery has some irrigation in
place, but expansion will be required. The new
roadway project to the South includes all utilities so access to a larger water line is near by.
Maintenance FacilityThis site is close enough to the existing
Cemetery that new maintenance building is not
required and equipment can be shared.
The Westlawn cemetery has maintenance
buildings on site that could be utilized.
No structures exist on site and would need to be
constructed.
Existing sheds and barns could be re-used for
maintenance facilities. Some costs may be
associated with retrofitting these existing structures.
As the cemetery develops there will be a need
for additional sheds or maintenance areas.
These costs could be budgeted in over time to minimize up front costs.
Maintenance EquipmentThe equipment will be provided from the
existing Grand Island Cemetery maintenance
facility.
Maintenance equipment may be able to be shared with Grand Island Cemetery, or may be
able to be purchased from the Westlawn
Memorial Cemetery.
Maintenance equipment may be able to be shared with Grand Island Cemetery, but the
distance between cemeteries may be a
deterrent. In that case, new equipment would
need to be purchased to be stored on site.
Cemetery equipment will need to be purchased
as this property is too far from the existing
cemetery.
Cemetery equipment will need to be purchased
as this property is too far from the existing
cemetery.
Additional ConsiderationsLand has been set aside for the relocation of the
sports fields. The fields would likely need to be
relocated prior to cemetery construction.
While there is some expansion space already
associated with this land, the long-term potential
may be limited without further land acquisition.
This site has plenty of room for expansion, but
establishing a landscape character and on-site
facilities will have associated costs.
This property will offer a pastoral setting to a
future cemetery.
This property is well positioned in the North Central portion of the community and
respectfully expanding the existing veterans'
cemetery is a logical move.
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Cemetery & Burial Trends Analysis
The word cemetery, originally meaning
‘Sleeping Place’ in Greek.
There are a variety of design archetypes,
themes, and elements that are
considered during the planning process.
Burial & Cemetery Trends
City of Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department
November 2016
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US Average:
• 45.4% Traditional
• 48.5% Cremation
• 6.1% Other
2015 first year cremations surpasses burial
Nebraska:
• 58% Traditional
• 42% Cremation
Last 10 years cremations in Nebraska have risen 15%
(Nebraska is the 24th highest rate)
Grand Island:
• 69% Traditional
• 31% Cremation
Current Burial Statistics
Burial Trends Analysis
http://www.nfda.org/news/media-center/nfda-news-releases/id/1310
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Grand Island Burial Trends
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Burial Types and Trends
Tradional Burials Ash Burials Total Burials
Average of 175 burials per year
Traditional Burials are trending downward
Ash Burials are trending upward
Trends Forecast
• Cremations are rising, which require less land, but may mean less revenue from fewer traditional burial services.
• As Baby boomers generation continue to age, deaths rate are expected to increase; leading to increase need for burial services.
• Westlawn Cemetery reported that they average about 200 burials per year. As their facility reaches capacity, GI Cemetery could
see an increase in burial services.
• As cremations and green burials increase in popularity, the demand for large traditional burial plots may decrease.
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Burial Types
There are 3 main types of burials that are
predominant in current cemetery trends:
• ‘Traditional’
• Cremation & Columbariums
• ‘Green’ or Eco-burials
Typical Burial Types
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Traditional Cemetery Layouts
Cemetery Road Layout Configurations
Linear
• Formal
• Symmetrical
• Longer distance view corridors
Curvilinear
• Organic
• Sense of discover
• Changing views & ‘moments’ Curvilinear example
Grand Island Cemetery Layout, formal symmetryThese organizing elements also apply to
the pedestrian paths
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Cemetery Gate Types
Boxwood Hedge - Living Buffer
Steel Fence
Brick Wall
Fence Types
Boxwood Hedge - Living Buffer
Brick Wall
Monuments & Mausoleums
Mausoleum
Monument
Brick Gateway
Typical Cemetery Elements
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Upright & Ground-level Plaques
Water Feature
Monument / Sculptural
Retaining wall ‘room’
Free-standing Wall
Wall along Path
• Free-standing Walls & Rooms
• Fountains | Seating Area
• Monuments | Sculptures
• Retaining Walls
• Ground-level Plaques
Columbarium Types
Typical Columbarium Types
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Green Burial Benefits
• These offer a unique opportunity to increase tree numbers and species while offsetting the development cost through
this new revenue source.
• Benefit to customers/City may be a reduced cost for a casket/head stone or an urn/columbarium.
• Allow for more lots to be sold, that may have otherwise just been space taken up without revenue.
• Should extend the capacity of the cemetery expansion as more space can be dedicated to alternative burials.
• Diversify its revenue sources by offering green burials as an alternate to cremation or traditional burials.
• Reduce maintenance costs due to consolidation of cremation urns into a columbarium. (Cremation urns can be placed
on a traditional plot with a marker, but there may need to increase in plot charges to offset maintenance costs that are
not required for columbarium interments.)
• Possibly help boost sales at local tree nurseries.
• Benefit to customers/City may be a reduced cost for a casket/head stone or an urn/columbarium.
Potential Benefits of Green Burials in Grand Island
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Webb Road Cemetery Master Plan Study
Webb Road Cemetery Master Plan Study
City of Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department
November 2016
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Webb Road - Existing Site Analysis
Legend
Vehicular Circulation
Interior Vehicle Circulation
Railroad
Vegetative Buffer
Primary Access
1” : 150’SOUTH WEBB ROADHIGHWAY 281BASEBALL FIELDS
FOOTBALL
FIELDS
SOCCER
FIELDS
Webb Road Site Analysis
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GRAND ISLAND CEMETERY DESIGN
April 21th, 2016
WEBB ROAD EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
CIRCULATION ROUTES
EXISTING DRAINAGE
ACCESS POINTS
H I G H W A Y 2 8 1
SOUTH WEBB ROADWebb Road Site - Existing Site Circulation & Drainage
Webb Road Site Analysis
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Webb Road - Master Plan Design
Webb Road Site - Master Plan
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View from South
Webb Road - Master Plan Design
View from East
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Construction Cost Estimate
Grand Island Cemtery Expansion Study
Webb Road Cemetery - PHASE 1 7/5/2016
Demolition & Site Preparation
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Mobilization 1 LS 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$
Removal of Ball Diamonds 2 EA 45,000.00$ 90,000.00$ Includes infield skin, backstop, fencing and footings (if necessary)
Concrete Pavements & Hardscape elements
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
HMA Asphalt Surface Driveways 53,280 SF 7.00$ 372,960.00$ 3" HMA lift on 6" compacted aggregate base
Predestrian walkways 24,750 SF 7.00$ 173,250.00$ 3" HMA lift on 6" compacted aggregate base
Drive and Parking Lighting 1 LS 55,000.00$ 55,000.00$ Allowance
Commitment Pavilion & Columbarium
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Commitment Pavilion 1 LS 120,000.00$ 120,000.00$ 2500 sf Covered Shelter (approx. 50'x50')
Electrical 1 LS 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ Electrical Service and fixtures
Columbarium 1 LS 250,000.00$ 250,000.00$ Covers full build-out
Landscaping
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Medium Evergreen Trees 15 EA 450.00$ 6,750.00$ 5' tall B+B - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Overstory Trees 250 EA 400.00$ 100,000.00$ 2" Caliper - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Understory Trees 15 EA 300.00$ 4,500.00$ 4' tall B+B - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Replace any plant material or turf disturbed by construction activities 1 EA 12,000.00$ 12,000.00$ Allowance
Irrigation system upgrades 1 EA 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Allowance
Subtotal 1,251,960.00$
Project Contingency (10%)125,196.00$
TOTAL 1,377,156.00$
The amounts stated herein are our best estimate of probable construction costs based on current information. Because costs are influenced by market conditions, changes in project scope, and other factors beyond our control, we cannot ensure that actualconstruction costs will equal this cost opinion.
Webb Rd Site - All phases_current.xlsx Prepared by Confluence 1
Webb Rd - Master Plan - Phase 1
Master Plan - Phase 1
• Remove Baseball Fields
• Maintain Parking Areas
• Soccer Fields Remain
• Install Buffer Trees
• Columbarium
• Commitment Pavilion
• Irrigation Conversion for
Cemetery Purposes
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Construction Cost Estimate
Grand Island Cemtery Expansion Study
Webb Road Cemetery - PHASE 2 7/5/2016
Demolition & Site Preparation
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Mobilization 1 LS 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$
Removal of existing asphalt/gravel parking area 60,000 SF 4.00$ 240,000.00$ Materials to be reused for proposed roadways
Removal of Soccer fields 2 EA 5,000.00$ 10,000.00$
Concrete Pavements & Hardscape elements
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
HMA Asphalt Surface Driveways 18,750 SF 7.00$ 131,250.00$ 3" HMA lift on 6" compacted aggregate base
Predestrian walkways 9,750 SF 7.00$ 68,250.00$ 3" HMA lift on 6" compacted aggregate base
Drive and Parking Lighting 1 LS 55,000.00$ 55,000.00$ Allowance
Decorative Fence along Webb Rd.1,250 LF 100.00$ 125,000.00$ Allowance, incorporates special gate feature at main entrance
Landscaping
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Medium Evergreen Trees 15 EA 450.00$ 6,750.00$ 5' tall B+B - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Overstory Trees 125 EA 400.00$ 50,000.00$ 2" Caliper - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Understory Trees 25 EA 300.00$ 7,500.00$ 4' tall B+B - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Replace any plant material or turf disturbed by construction activities 1 EA 12,000.00$ 12,000.00$ Allowance
Irrigation system upgrades 1 EA 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Allowance
Subtotal 760,750.00$
Project Contingency (10%)76,075.00$
TOTAL 836,825.00$
The amounts stated herein are our best estimate of probable construction costs based on current information. Because costs are influenced by market conditions, changes in project scope, and other factors beyond our control, we cannot ensure that actual
construction costs will equal this cost opinion.
Webb Rd Site - All phases_current.xlsx Prepared by Confluence 1
Webb Rd - Master Plan - Phase 2
Master Plan - Phase 2
• Enhance Main & Northern Entrance
• Install Portion of Decorative Fencing
along Webb Road.
• Remove Southern Soccer Field
• Maintain Northern Soccer Fields and
Parking.
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Construction Cost Estimate
Grand Island Cemtery Expansion Study
Webb Road Cemetery - PHASE 3 7/5/2016
Demolition & Site Preparation
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Mobilization 1 LS 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$
Removal of existing asphalt/gravel parking area 50,000 SF 4.00$ 200,000.00$ Materials to be reused for proposed roadways
Removal of Soccer fields 2 EA 5,000.00$ 10,000.00$
Concrete Pavements & Hardscape elements
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
HMA Asphalt Surface Driveways 9,600 SF 7.00$ 67,200.00$ 3" HMA lift on 6" compacted aggregate base
Predestrian walkways 6' wide 8,040 SF 7.00$ 56,280.00$ 3" HMA lift on 6" compacted aggregate base
Drive and Parking Lighting 1 LS 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ Allowance
Landscaping
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Medium Evergreen Trees 15 EA 450.00$ 6,750.00$ 5' tall B+B - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Overstory Trees 75 EA 400.00$ 30,000.00$ 2" Caliper - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Understory Trees 25 EA 300.00$ 7,500.00$ 4' tall B+B - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Replace any plant material or turf disturbed by construction activities 1 EA 12,000.00$ 12,000.00$ Allowance
Irrigation system upgrades 1 EA 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Allowance
Subtotal 459,730.00$
Project Contingency (10%)45,973.00$
TOTAL 505,703.00$
The amounts stated herein are our best estimate of probable construction costs based on current information. Because costs are influenced by market conditions, changes in project scope, and other factors beyond our control, we cannot ensure that actual
construction costs will equal this cost opinion.
Webb Rd Site - All phases_current.xlsx Prepared by Confluence 1
Webb Rd - Master Plan - Phase 3
Master Plan - Phase 3
• Remove Remaining Soccer
Fields and Parking
• Develop Remaining Parcel
Dependent on Future Burial
Trends
• Final Irrigation Expansion
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Capital Avenue Cemetery Master Plan Study
Capital Avenue Cemetery Master Plan Study
City of Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department
November 2016
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Legend
Vehicular Circulation
Interior Vehicle Circulation
Railroad
Vegetative Buffer
Primary Access
Existing Cemetery Plots
Existing Drainageway
Historic Drainageway
1” : 350’
OLD HI
G
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W
A
Y
2
WEST CAPITAL AVENORTH WEBB RD.PAVILION
Capital Avenue - Existing Site Analysis
Capital Avenue Site Analysis
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Capital Avenue Site Analysis
GRAND ISLAND CEMETERY DESIGN
April 21th, 2016
CAPITOL AVENUE EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
CIRCULATION
DRAINAGE
CONCEPT A&B
CONCEPT C
ACCESS POINTS
EXISTING CEMETERY PLOTS
CAPITOL AVEHIGHWAY 2
WEB
B
ROAD
Concept Adaption Options
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Capital Avenue Site Analysis
Original Study Site Boundary
• High-water table on the northern
portion of the site (red and orange)
• 2/3 of the site would be problematic for
traditional ground burials.
• Leaves little room for cemetery
expansion without major earthwork
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Capital Avenue Site Analysis
Revised Site Boundary
• The design team explored a different
site boundary with a greater presence
along Capital Avenue.
• Nearly all of this site would be
suitable for cemetery use (green and
yellow).
• Uses more land along Capital Avenue
that could be developed for other
land-uses.
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Capital Avenue Site Analysis
Final Study Site Boundary
• With an expanded presence along
Capital Avenue, this boundary
provide adequate space for
immediate expansion of traditional
burials.
• Without encrouching on other
potential developments along Capital
Ave., this boundary includes the
land to the north with a high water
table, since this and is unlikely to be
developed by a different land use.
• In the area of high water table, the
design intent is to mitigate through
earthwork and creation of retention
pond.
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Capital Avenue - Master Plan Design
Final Master Plan Design
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Capital Avenue - Master Plan Design
Master Plan Perspective - View from SE
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Capital Avenue - Master Plan Design
Master Plan Perspective - View from South
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Capital Avenue - Master Plan Design
Master Plan Perspective - View from North
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Capital Avenue - Master Plan Design
Master Plan Perspectives
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Construction Cost Estimate
Grand Island Cemetery Expansion Study
Capital Avenue Cemetery - PHASE 1 7/5/2016
Demolition & Site Preparation
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Cemetery Trust Refund 1 LS 440,000.00$ 440,000.00$
Mobilization 1 LS 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$
Aggregate drive demo 1 LS 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ Remove access drive on Capital Ave. closest to Webb Rd.
Concrete Pavements & Hardscape elements
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
HMA Asphalt Surface Driveways 83,335 SF 7.00$ 583,345.00$ 3" HMA lift on 6" compacted aggregate base
Predestrian walkways 27,000 SF 7.00$ 189,000.00$ 3" HMA lift on 6" compacted aggregate base
Drive and Parking Lighting 1 LS 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$ Allowance
Maintenance Facility
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
New Maintnenance Facility 1 LS 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$ 5000 sf Pole Barn-type (50'x100')
Plumbing 1 LS 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ Water and Sanitary sewer service and fixtures
Electrical 1 LS 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ Electrical Service and fixtures, including exterior light for security
Associated Maintenance Equipment 1 LS 325,000.00$ 325,000.00$ Covers any equipment that cannot be readily transported from GI Cemetery
Commitment Pavilion & Columbarium
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Commitment Pavilion 1 LS 60,000.00$ 60,000.00$ 625 sf Covered Shelter (approx. 25'x25')
Electrical 1 LS 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Electrical Service and fixtures
Decorative Fence along Capital Ave.1,050 LF 95.00$ 99,750.00$ Allowance, Must incorporate existing gates
Columbarium 1 LS 125,000.00$ 125,000.00$ Covers Phase 1 needs, but allows for future expansion
Landscaping
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Medium Evergreen Trees 12 EA 450.00$ 5,400.00$ 5' tall B+B - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Overstory Trees 125 EA 400.00$ 50,000.00$ 2" Caliper - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Understory Trees 12 EA 300.00$ 3,600.00$ 4' tall B+B - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Replace any plant material or turf disturbed by construction activities 1 EA 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ Allowance
Irrigation system upgrades 1 EA 60,000.00$ 60,000.00$ Allowance
Subtotal 2,166,095.00$
Project Contingency (10%)216,609.50$
TOTAL 2,382,704.50$
The amounts stated herein are our best estimate of probable construction costs based on current information. Because costs are influenced by market conditions, changes in project scope, and other factors beyond our control, we cannot ensure that actualconstruction costs will equal this cost opinion.
Capital Ave Site - final - all phases.xlsx Prepared by Confluence 1Capital Avenue - Master Plan - Phase 1
Master Plan - Phase 1
• Expand Veterans Memorial Cemetery
• Develop East Entrance on Capital
• Install Buffer Trees
• Columbarium & Commitment Pavilion
• Install Irrigation System
• Additional Parking
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Construction Cost Estimate
Grand Island Cemetery Expansion Study
Capital Avenue Cemetery - PHASE 2 7/5/2016
Demolition & Site Preparation
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Mobilization 1 LS 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$
Demo & restoration of a portion of western woodland buffer 1 LS 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ Include removal and replacment trees
Earthwork and erosion contol 1 LS 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ Remove access drive on Capital Ave. closest to Webb Rd.
Concrete Pavements & Hardscape elements
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
HMA Asphalt Surface Driveways 65,550 SF 7.00$ 458,850.00$ 3" HMA lift on 6" compacted aggregate base
Predestrian walkways 21,390 SF 7.00$ 149,730.00$ 3" HMA lift on 6" compacted aggregate base
Drive and Parking Lighting 1 LS 65,000.00$ 65,000.00$ Allowance
Columbarium & Plaza
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Columbarium 1 LS 200,000.00$ 200,000.00$ Includes full build-out of columbariums
Decorative paving at pedestrian plaza at Large Columbarium 1 LS 600,000.00$ 600,000.00$ Allowance / Iconic Feature at Corner of Webb Rd. and Capital Ave.
Decorative at Hwy 2 Entrance 1 LS 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$ Allowance
Electrical 1 LS 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Electrical Service and fixtures
Landscaping
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Medium Evergreen Trees 12 EA 450.00$ 5,400.00$ 5' tall B+B - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Overstory Trees 95 EA 400.00$ 38,000.00$ 2" Caliper - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Understory Trees 21 EA 300.00$ 6,300.00$ 4' tall B+B - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Replace any plant material or turf disturbed by construction activities 1 EA 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ Allowance
Irrigation system upgrades 1 EA 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$ Allowance
Subtotal 1,710,280.00$
Project Contingency (10%)171,028.00$
TOTAL 1,881,308.00$
The amounts stated herein are our best estimate of probable construction costs based on current information. Because costs are influenced by market conditions, changes in project scope, and other factors beyond our control, we cannot ensure that actual
construction costs will equal this cost opinion.
Capital Ave Site - final - all phases.xlsx Prepared by Confluence 1
Capital Avenue - Master Plan - Phase 2
Master Plan - Phase 2
• Install Access on Webb Rd.
• Begin Curvilinear Roads
• Install Buffer Trees
• Central Columbarium
• Expand Irrigation System
• Children Burial Garden
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Capital Avenue - Master Plan - Phase 3
Construction Cost Estimate
Grand Island Cemetery Expansion Study
Capital Avenue Cemetery - PHASE 3 7/5/2016
Demolition & Site Preparation
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Mobilization 1 LS 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$
Demo & restoration of a portion of western woodland buffer 1 LS 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$
Earthwork and erosion contol, including pond development 1 LS 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$ Remove access drive on Capital Ave. closest to Webb Rd.
Concrete Pavements & Hardscape elements
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
HMA Asphalt Surface Driveways 59,850 SF 7.00$ 418,950.00$ 3" HMA lift on 6" compacted aggregate base
Pedestrian walking paths - 6' wide 32,400 SF 7.00$ 226,800.00$ 3" HMA lift on 6" compacted aggregate base
Drive and Parking Lighting 1 LS 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Allowance
Sculptures and Other Monuments
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Optional monuments or features 1 LS 60,000.00$ 60,000.00$
Decorative gate at Hwy 2 Entrance 1 LS 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$ Allowance
Accent Lighting 1 LS 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Electrical Service and fixtures
Landscaping
Item Qty Unit Unit cost Item Total Remarks
Medium Evergreen Trees 24 EA 450.00$ 10,800.00$ 5' tall B+B - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Overstory Trees 125 EA 400.00$ 50,000.00$ 2" Caliper - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Understory Trees 18 EA 300.00$ 5,400.00$ 4' tall B+B - Speciman Quality - Includes soil amendment and harwood mulch
Replace any plant material or turf disturbed by construction activities 1 EA 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ Allowance
Irrigation system upgrades 1 EA 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$ Allowance
Subtotal 1,033,950.00$
Project Contingency (10%)103,395.00$
TOTAL 1,137,345.00$
The amounts stated herein are our best estimate of probable construction costs based on current information. Because costs are influenced by market conditions, changes in project scope, and other factors beyond our control, we cannot ensure that actual
construction costs will equal this cost opinion.
Capital Ave Site - final - all phases.xlsx Prepared by Confluence 1
Master Plan - Phase 3
• Develop Pond (earthwork) to Mitigate
High Water Table
• Install Access on Hwy 2
• Expand Curvilinear Roads
• Install Buffer Trees
• Expand Irrigation System
• Pet Burial Garden
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Master Plans by Phases - Cost Comparison
Total.................................$2,719,686
Full Build-out: 21 Acres
Development Cost per Acre: $129,508
Development Costs for Webb Road Site:
- Phase 1 .........................$1,377,156
- Phase 2 .........................$836,825
- Phase 3 .........................$505,703
Total.................................$5,401,357
Full Build-out: 67 Acres
Development Cost per Acre: $80,617
Development Costs for Capital Avenue Site:
- Phase 1 .........................$2,382,704
- Phase 2 .........................$1,881,308
- Phase 3 .........................$1,137,345
Factors in Costs per Acre:
At Webb Road Site:
Removal and replacement of ball fields
• Estimated cost = $90,000
Removal of parking lots
• 110,000 sf (Ph 2 & 3)
• Estimated cost = $440,000
• Capital Avenue site relatively
undeveloped = low removal costs
Cemetery Drives
• Webb Rd - 80,630 sf / 21 Acres
• - Density of Roads = 8.8%
• Capital Ave - 208,735 sf / 67 Acres
• - Density of Roads = 7.1%
• Ultimately it comes down to providing
the same access, parking, and similar
sized columbarium features to handle
the cemetery’s needs, but one site is
more than twice the size of the other.
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Factors in Development Costs:
• Because the Webb Road site is much smaller, future development efforts may mean another significant investment in 50-60
years, as indicated in the analysis graph above.
• The Capital Avenue site will require initial investment in a maintenance facility and equipment, but those cost may be able to
be shared with the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery efforts, since the plan accounts for their expansion, as well.
Site Development and Personnel Analysis
Pre-Development Year 1 1-5 Years 6-10 Years 11-15 Years 16-20 Years 21-25 Years 26-30 Years 31-35 Years 36-40 Years 41-45 Years 46-50 Years 51-55 Years 56-60 Years 61-66 Years 66-70 Years
Webb Road Site $- $1,377,150. $1,377,150. $1,702,150. $2,547,775. $2,547,775. $2,872,775. $3,442,275. $3,442,275. $3,767,275. $3,767,275. $7,767,275. $7,767,275. $8,092,275. $8,092,275. $8,417,275.
Capital Ave Site $- $2,382,705. $2,382,705. $2,707,705. $4,160,013. $4,160,013. $4,485,013. $4,485,013. $4,485,013. $4,810,013. $4,810,013. $5,881,358. $5,881,358. $6,206,358. $6,206,358. $6,532,358.
$-
$1,000,000.00
$2,000,000.00
$3,000,000.00
$4,000,000.00
$5,000,000.00
$6,000,000.00
$7,000,000.00
$8,000,000.00
$9,000,000.00
Total Cost of Development and Employment Expansion Grand Island Cemetery Expansion:
Long-term Development & Personnel Analysis
BOTH SITES: - 1 ADDITIONAL STAFF - INCREASE $65,000 ($325,000 / 5 YR.) SITE 2:
- CONTINUED PHASED DEVELOPMENT - POSSIBLE NEED TO ADD STAFF AS ACREAGES INCREASE
DEVELOPMENT PERIOD: - LAND ACQUISITION - SUPPLEMENTAL COSTS - PHASE 1 SITE IMPROVEMENTS / FACILITY DEVELOPMENT
See Expansion Development Cost Comparison.
BOTH SITES:
- PHASE 2 EXPANSION
WEBB ROAD SITES:
- PHASE 3 EXPANSION - FULL BUILD-OUT
WEBB ROAD SITE: - WILL BE NEARING CAPACITY IN 40-50 YEARS - EXPANSION PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ($4 MIL)
- 1 ADDITIONAL STAFF POST-DEVELOPMENT - INCREASE $65,000 ($325,000 / 5 YR.)
BOTH SITES: - 1 ADDITIONAL STAFF - INCREASE $65,000 ($325,000 / 5 YR.)
BOTH SITES: - 1 ADDITIONAL STAFF - INCREASE $65,000 ($325,000 / 5 YR.)
**Graph only accounts for development and additional staffing needs over time. It does not include current annual operating costs of $540,000 ($2,700,000 / 5 year period).
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Opportunities to Increase Revenue & Reduce Costs
Additional Factors to Consider:
• It must be accepted that the current 90 acres of pristine landscape at the current Grand Island Cemetery will soon be
at capacity. At that time, maintenance will still continue, but there will be ZERO revenue from this parcel. This is what
the ‘permanent maintenance fund’ has been created for, so that a level of maintenance can continue once it’s revenue
generating capacity is exhausted.
Possible Revenue Generating Opportunities:
- Increase Burial Service Charges
- Increase Charge for Burial Plots
- Increase Charge for Permanent Maintenance Fund
- Additional Plots available for Green Burials that otherwise would be unsold and occupied by tree plantings.
- Increase in Burial Service and Plot demand due to the aging of the Baby-Boomer Generation.
- Increase in demand if Westlawn is to reach capacity or retire it’s burial service business.
Possible Opportunities to Reduce Operating Costs:
- Reduce maintenance expectations and staffing needs at the existing 90 Acre Grand Island Cemetery.
- Maintenance Cost Sharing Agreements - Between Sports Field Organizations at Webb Road and between the
Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery staff.
- Approach community organizations or clubs to explore volunteer opportunities to offset some maintenance costs.
Examples may be a Master Gardeners Club or Kiwanis-type of organization.
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Produced by
Commissioned by
City of Grand Island - Parks and Recreation Department
Director: Todd McCoy
October 2016
Questions?
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