06-09-2020 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council 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, June 9, 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
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item E-1
Public Hearing on Request from Spirit in the Sky dba 40 North
Tap & Grille, 520 West 3rd Street for an Addition of an Outdoor
Area to their Class “CKG-123244” Liquor License
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-2.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from Spirit in the Sky dba 40
North Tap & Grille, 520 West 3rd Street for an Addition
of an Outdoor Area to their Class “CKG-123244” Liquor
License
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Spirit in the Sky dba 40 North Tap & Grille, 520 West 3rd Street has submitted an
application for an addition of an outdoor area to their Class “CKG-123244” Liquor
License. The request is to add three outdoor areas of approximately 40’ x 9’, 9’ x 31’ and
9’ x 25’ to their current license (see attached map).
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, and Health Departments.
The request is to add three outdoor areas of approximately 40’ x 9’, 9’ x 31’ and 9’ x 25’
to their current license. Staff is recommending approval contingent upon final
inspections.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the application.
2.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4.Deny the application.
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Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve the application
contingent upon final inspections.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application for an addition of three outdoor areas to Spirit in the Sky
dba 40 North Tap & Grille, 520 West 3rd Street Liquor License “CKG-123244” for an
addition of approximately 40’ x 9’, 9’ x 31’ and 9’ x 25’ to the current liquor license
contingent upon final inspections.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item E-2
Public Hearing on Request from Prairie Pride Brewing Company
dba Prairie Pride Brewing, 115 South Front Street, Suite 1 for an
Addition to their Class “C-121599” Liquor License
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-3.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from Prairie Pride Brewing
Company dba Prairie Pride Brewing, 115 South Front
Street, Suite 1 for an Addition to their Class “C-121599”
Liquor License
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Prairie Pride Brewing Company dba Prairie Pride Brewing, 115 South Front Street, Suite
1 has submitted an application for an addition to their Class “C-121599” Liquor License.
The request is to add an area of approximately 36’ x 44’ to the north side of their current
liquor license (see attached map).
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, and Health Departments.
The request is to add approximately 36’ x 44’ to the north side of their current license.
Staff is recommending approval contingent upon final inspections.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the application.
2.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4.Deny the application.
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Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve the application
contingent upon final inspections.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application for an addition to Prairie Pride Brewing Company dba
Prairie Pride Brewing, 115 South Front Street, Suite 1 Liquor License “C-121599” for an
addition of approximately 36’ x 44’ to the current liquor license contingent upon final
inspections.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item E-3
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 4304 Gold
Core Drive - Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-4.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Interim City Attorney
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – 4304 Gold Core Drive – Old
Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
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 Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., through a part of Lot Eighteen (18) Platte
Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska (4304 Gold Core Drive), in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain,
and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., has requested a new electrical service for their new
commercial building located at 4304 Gold Core Drive. A three-phase transformer and
approximately 350 linear feet of 4” PVC conduit with 4/0 copper cable will be installed
to accommodate the new electrical service. The proposed easement will allow the
Utilities Department to install, access, operate and maintain the electrical infrastructure at
this location.
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
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
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Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item E-4
Public Hearing on Dedication of Public Right-of-Way for Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1
(City of Grand Island- 3505 West Old Potash Highway)
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-9.
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Public Hearing on Dedication of Public Right-of-Way for
Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project
No. 2019-P-1 (City of Grand Island- 3505 West Old
Potash Highway)
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1 is for
improvements to Old Potash Highway, as well as intersecting roadways from North Road
to Webb Road. The interaction between the various traffic features is complex, so an
overall master plan was created to ensure that the individual projects will function
together and address other safety issues in these areas. This plan includes widening and
reconfiguring Old Potash Highway, signal and geometric improvements at each
intersection, access management throughout the corridor, and improvements to the north
and south of the Old Potash Highway corridor. Improvements are needed to allow the
corridor to safely handle the ever increasing traffic in this area.
The City of Grand Island is dedicating property as right-of-way to be used for the Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1.
Nebraska State Statutes stipulate that the acquisition of property requires a public hearing
to be conducted with the acquisition approved by the City Council.
Discussion
To allow for the widening of Old Potash Highway it is required that current City property
be dedicated by the City of Grand Island as right-of-way. This area is north of Old
Potash Highway, west of US Highway 281 as shown on the attached exhibit.
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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 conduct a Public Hearing and approve
the dedication of public right-of-way.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the dedication of public right-of-way.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION
2019-P-1 OLD POTASH HIGHWAY & CLAUDE ROAD PAVING IMPROVMENTS
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2017-3110PROJECT NO:
DRAWN BY:
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EXHIBIT
RIGHT OF WAY TEL 308.384.8750
201 East 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
SITE LOCATION
SEC. 24 T11N-R10W
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2017-3110PROJECT NO:
DRAWN BY:
1.9.2020DATE:
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EXHIBIT
RIGHT OF WAY TEL 308.384.8750
201 East 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
RIGHT-OF-WAY DESCRIPTION
SECTION TIES
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item F-1
#9770 – Consideration of Approving Zoning Change for Property
located at 641 S Cherry Street from RD – Residential Development
to Amended RD – Residential Development (JNIK, LLC & Jim
Nikodym Trust)
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Rezone from RD Zone & Amended RD Zone
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
An application has been made to rezone Lot 3 Nikodym Subdivision from Residential
Development Zone (RD) to Amended Residential Development Zone (RD). This will
allow the property to be split into two lots. Lot 1 will be the location of a natural gas
regulator station. Lot 2 will be reserved for future residential development. Any
development will require additional Council approval. The Public Hearing before
Council was held on May 26, 2020. There were no comments from the public.
Discussion
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held January 8, 2020 the
above item was considered following a public hearing.
O’Neill opened the public hearing.
Nabity stated Northwestern Energy is looking into adding a gas line regulator
station on the southwest corner of Lot 2. Substations are a permitted use in that
district and recommends approval. Nabity also noted Les Ruge and himself are
present at City Hall in case any members of the public showed up and a copy of
the open meetings act is available.
O’Neill closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Rainforth and second by Rubio to recommend approval of
Redevelopment Rezoning of Lot 3 Nikodym Subdivision and the Nikodym
Second Subdivision Plat.
The motion carried with nine members voting in favor (O’Neill, Nelson, Ruge,
Monter, Maurer, Rainforth, Rubio, Robb and Randone) and no members voting
no. Robb was unable to voice his vote on the Zoom Virtual Meeting but called
Planning Director Nabity and indicated his approval.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the rezoning request as presented
2.Modify the rezoning request to meet the wishes of the Council
3.Postpone the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the proposed changes as
recommended.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the ordinance as presented.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 20, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9770
An ordinance rezoning a certain tract of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the
City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of the Lot 3 of Nikodym Subdivision
in the City of Grand Island in Hall County, Nebraska, from RD – Residential Development Zone
to Amended RD – Residential Development Zone and directing that such zoning change and
classification be shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island; and providing
for publication and an effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on May 6, 2020, held a public
hearing on the proposed zoning of such area; and
WHEREAS, notice as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been given to
the Boards of Education of the school districts in Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on May 26, 2020 the City Council found and
determined the change in zoning be approved and made.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The following tract of land is hereby rezoned, reclassified and
changed from RD – Residential Development Zone to Amended RD – Residential Development
Zone;
Lot 3 of Nikodym Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County Nebraska.
SECTION 3. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,
as established by Section 36-51 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is, hereby
ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9770 (Cont.)
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SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: June 9, 2020
____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item F-2
#9771 – Consideration of Vacating Westgate Ninth Subdivision and
Retaining Certain Easements
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Department
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Request to Vacate Westgate Ninth Subdivision
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
The prospective owners of Westgate Ninth Subdivision with the approval of the owners
have requested that the City vacate the Westgate Night Subdivision and allow it to revert
back to Lot 10 of Westgate Subdivision. The new owners intend to submit a plat to divide
this property zoned for manufacturing uses into two lots. Westgate Ninth subdivision
platted Copper Road and 9 lots on this 8.9 acres. The plat was approved in 2007 and no
improvements have been made on the property since that time.
Discussion
This request was made to facilitate the sale and likely replatting of this property. It will
not create any conflicts with installed utilities or existing streets. The lots have been
marketed for more than 12 years without any interest.
Staff is suggesting that the City retain the utility easements on the north and west sides of
the property. The utility easements overlay the drainage easements dedicated with the
original plat.
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 the Council approve the ordinance to vacate
Westgate Ninth Subdivision retaining the easements shown on Exhibit A of the ordinance
as requested.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9771
An ordinance to vacate the plat for Westgate Ninth Subdivision; to provide for the
recording of this ordinance in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska; to
repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication
and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. That the plat dated and approved by the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, on June 12, 2007 for Westgate Ninth Subdivision is hereby vacated along with all
easements and rights-of-way dedicated with and/or shown on this plat except those Utility and
Drainage easements as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto which shall be retained by the City.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is directed to be filed in the office of the Register of
Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 3. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
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ORDINANCE NO. 9771 (Cont.)
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SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted June 9, 2020.
____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 9771 (Cont.)
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Exhibit A
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item F-3
#9772 - Consideration of Sale of Property Located at 3231 West
Schimmer Drive (Parcel No. 400401746)
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Consideration of Sale of Property Located at 3231 West
Schimmer Drive (Parcel No. 400401746)
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On April 9, 2019, via Resolution No. 2019-127, City Council approved an agreement
with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Da-Ly Realty of Grand Island, Nebraska for
real estate services at 3231 West Schimmer Drive (Parcel No. 400401746). With no City
use for this parcel the sale of such will eliminate maintenance costs and liability for the
City.
Two (2) offers were previously submitted on the subject property, with Council rejecting
both via Ordinance No. 9765. One offer was submitted by Midwest Waste Trucks, LLC
in the amount of $136,000.00, which did not share their plan/intent for the subject parcel
as requested by City Council at the April 28, 2020 meeting. The 2nd offer was from 3
Diamonds, Inc. in the amount of $125,000.00, with rejection based on their condition of
the sale be a sign variance to allow an outdoor advertising digital billboard, which isn’t
allowed per City Code Section 31-40 through 31-49.
Discussion
3 Diamonds, Inc. has submitted a new proposal in the amount of $75,000.00 and removed
the condition of the sale be for a sign variance. At this time City staff is recommending
the acceptance of 3 Diamonds, Inc.’s proposal in the amount of $75,000.00, with no
conditions being part of the sale.
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
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3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the proposal from 3 Diamond,
Inc. in the amount of $75,000.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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May 30, 2020
To: Sheila Reed
Re: 3231 West Shimmer Drive
We are respectfully submitting to the City of Grand Island, a purchase offer of
$75,000 (Seventy Five Thousand Dollars) for property located at 3231 West
Shimmer Drive and South Hwy 281.
The intended use for this parcel is a first in class commercial or light industrial
development. We are in search of a developer who shares our vision to compliment
the existing mix use development / investments along the Hwy 281 corridor leading
into the City of Grand Island.
We are available to answer any questions you may have to assist in the approval
process of our request.
Sincerely,
Bruce V. Nelsen
CEO, Eagle Distributing of Grand Island
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9772
An ordinance directing and authorizing the sale of Parcel No. 400401746,
addressed as 3231 West Schimmer Drive, City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska to 3
Diamonds, Inc.; providing for the giving of notice of such conveyance and the terms thereof;
providing for the right to file a remonstrance against such conveyance; providing for publication
and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The conveyance by warranty deed to 3 Diamonds, Inc., (“Buyer”),
of the City’s interests in and to Parcel No. 400401746, address as 3231 West Schimemr Drive,
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska is hereby approved and authorized.
SECTION 2. Consideration for such conveyance shall be Seventy Five Thousand
Dollars and 00/100 ($75,000.00) and other valuable considerations.
SECTION 3. As provided by law, notice of such conveyance and the terms
thereof shall be published for three (3) consecutive weeks in the Grand Island Independent, a
newspaper published for general circulation in the City of Grand Island. Immediately after the
passage and publication of this ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby directed and instructed to
prepare and publish said notice.
SECTION 4. Authority if hereby granted to the electors of the City of Grand
Island to file a remonstrance against the conveyance of such within described real estate; and if
a remonstrance against such conveyance signed by registered voters of the City of Grand Island
equal in number to thirty percent (30%) of the registered voters of the City of Grand Island
voting at the last regular municipal election held in such City be filed with the City Council
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ORDINANCE NO. 9772 (Cont.)
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within thirty (30) days of passage and publication of such ordinance, said property shall not then,
nor within one (1) year thereafter, be conveyed.
SECTION 5. The conveyance of said real estate is hereby authorized, directed
and confirmed; and if no remonstrance be filed against such conveyance, the Mayor shall make,
execute and deliver to Buyer, a warranty deed for said real estate, and the execution of such deed
is hereby authorized without further action on behalf of the City Council.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen (15) days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: June 9, 2020.
____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item F-4
#9773 – Consideration of Annexing Property being Platted as
Brooklyn Subdivision an Addition to the City of Grand Island
(First Reading)
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:An Ordinance to include Brooklyn Subdivision as an
Addition to the City of Grand Island, Nebraska and the
adjoining Right-of-Way
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP Planning Director
Background
The Annexation Component of the Grand Island Comprehensive Development Plan as
adopted by the Grand Island City Council on July 13, 2004 sets as the policy of Grand
Island that any and all property subdivided adjacent to the Corporate Limits of the City of
Grand Island be annexed into the City at the time of subdivision approval.
Gerald L. Dean and Pamela K Dean, husband and wife, as owners of the property
submitted a plat of Brooklyn Subdivision an Addition to the City of Grand Island. The
Hall County Regional Planning Commission recommended approval of the subdivision at
their meeting on June 3, 2020.
Discussion
Staff has prepared an ordinance in accordance with the requirements of Nebraska Revised
Statute §16-117. Annexation ordinances must be read on three separate occasions. This is
the first reading of the ordinance. This ordinance includes exhibits showing the property
to be considered for annexation and the legal descriptions of that property.
Annexation of this property will not result in the extension of the Grand Island Zoning
Jurisdiction.
Tow residential lots would be added to the City as a result of this annexation. This
property is located north of west of St. Paul Road where it intersects with Dean Street and
east of and contiguous with Capital Mobile Home Park.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council pass the annexation ordinance.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the annexation ordinance on first reading.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9773
An ordinance to extend the boundaries and include within the corporate limits of,
and to annex into the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a tract of land comprised of Brooklyn
Subdivision and all adjoining right-of-way in Hall County, Nebraska as more particularly
described hereinafter and as shown on the subdivision plat and more particularly described in
Exhibit “A” attached hereto; to provide service benefits thereto; to repeal any ordinance or
resolutions or parts of thereof in conflict herewith; to provide for publication in pamphlet form;
and to provide the effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, after Gerald L. Dean and Pamela K. Dean, husband and wife, as owner of
the property submitted a plat of Brooklyn Subdivision an Addition to the City of Grand Island
for approval; and
WHEREAS, the Annexation Component of the Comprehensive Development
Plan for the City of Grand Island requires that owners of property proposed for subdivision
adjacent to the Corporate Limits submit such subdivisions as additions to the City; and
* This Space Reserved For Register of Deeds *
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ORDINANCE NO. 9773(Cont.)
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WHEREAS, according to NRSS §16-177 the City of Grand Island can upon
petition of the property owner(s) of property contiguous and adjacent to the City Limits annex
said property by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2020 the City Council of the City of Grand Island held a
considered such annexation and approved such annexation on first reading and on June 23, 2020
approved such annexation on second reading and on July 14, 2020 approved such annexation on
third and final reading.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. It is hereby found and determined that:
(A) The above-described tracts of land are urban or suburban in character, and
that the subject properties are contiguous or adjacent to the corporate limits of said City.
(B) The subject lands will receive the material benefits and advantages currently
provided to land within the City's corporate limits including, but not limited to police, fire,
emergency services, street maintenance, and utilities services upon annexation to the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, and that City electric, water and sanitary sewer service is available, or
will be made available, as provided by law.
(C) The various zoning classifications of the land shown on the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby confirmed and that this annexation does
not extend the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction.
(D) There is unity of interest in the use of the said tract of land, lots, tracts,
highways and streets (lands) with the use of land in the City, and the community convenience
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and welfare and in the interests of the said City will be enhanced through incorporating the
subject land within the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, be and are
hereby extended to include within the corporate limits of the said City the contiguous and
adjacent tract of land located within the boundaries described above.
SECTION 3. The subject tract of land is hereby annexed to the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and said land and the persons thereon shall thereafter be subject
to all rules, regulations, ordinances, taxes and all other burdens and benefits of other persons and
territory included within the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. The owners of the land so brought within the corporate limits of the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby compelled to continue with the streets, alleys,
easements, and public rights-of-way that are presently platted and laid out in and through said
real estate in conformity with and continuous with the streets, alleys, easements and public
rights-of-way of the City.
SECTION 5. That a certified copy of this Ordinance shall be recorded in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska and indexed against the tracts of land.
SECTION 6. Upon taking effect of this Ordinance, the services of said City shall
be furnished to the lands and persons thereon as provided by law, in accordance with the Plan for
Extension of City Services adopted herein.
SECTION 7. That all ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication, in pamphlet form, as provided by law.
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Enacted: July 14, 2020.
____________________________________
Roger Steele, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A tract of land comprising the South Five (5.0) acres of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter (NE1/4 SE1/4), and the North Five (5.0) acres of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter (SE1/4 SE1/4) of Section Four (4), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West
of the 6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska, and more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the east line of said Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter
(NE1/4 SE1/4), said point being One Thousand One Hundred Fifteen and Twenty Eight
Hundredths (1,115.28) feet south of the northeast corner of said Northeast Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter (NE1/4 SE1/4), said point also being the southeast corner of Pollock
Subdivision; thence running southerly, along and upon the east line of said Northeast
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE1/4 SE1/4), and along and upon the east line of of
said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4 SE1/4), a distance of Three
Hundred Twenty Nine and Eighty Nine Hundredths (329.89) feet; thence deflecting right
91°27'37" and running westerly, a distance of One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Six
and Sixteen Hundredths (1,336.16) feet to a point on the west line of said Southeast
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4 SE1/4); thence deflecting right 88°44'43" and
running northerly, along and upon the west line of said Southeast Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter (SE1/4 SE1/4), and along and upon the west line of said Northeast
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE1/4 SE1/4), a distance of Three Hundred Twenty
Nine and Nine Hundredths (329.09) feet to the southwest corner of said Pollock
Subdivision, thence deflecting right 91°13'19" and running easterly, along and upon the
south line of said Pollock Subdivision, a distance of One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty
Four and Ninety Six Hundredths (1,334.96) feet to the point of beginning. Along with all
Additional dedicated rights-of-way.
Actual tract containing 10.099 acres, more or less.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of May 26, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
May 26, 2020
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 May 26, 2020. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
May 20, 2020.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present by Zoom: Mike Paulick, Justin Scott, Jeremy Jones, Mark Stelk, Jason
Conley, Vaughn Minton, Julie Hehnke, Clay Schutz, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. The
following City Officials were present also by Zoom: City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz, City
Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Patrick Brown, Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof,
and Public Works Director John Collins.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Zoning Change for property located at 641 S Cherry Street from RD -
Residential Development to Amended RD - Residential Development (JNIK, LLC & Jim
Nikodym Trust). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that an application had been
received to rezone Lot 3 Nikodym Subdivision from Residential Development Zone (RD) to
Amended Residential Development Zone (RD). This would allow the property to be re-
subdivided into 2 lots as Nikodym Second Subdivision. Lot 1 would be the location of a natural
gas regulator station. Lot 2 would be reserved for future residential development. Council action
would take place at the June 9, 2020 City Council meeting. Staff recommended approval. No
public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1212 Johnstown Road - Diamond Plastics.
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 1212
Johnstown Road was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair
power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. Diamond Plastics Corporation had
requested to have their existing electrical service upgraded for their manufacturing plant located
at 1212 Johnstown Road. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Minton moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9765 - Consideration of Sale of Property Located at 3231 West Schimmer Drive (Parcel
No. 400401746)
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on second reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
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Councilmember Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Public Works Director John Collins reported that this item was postponed at the April 28, 2020
City Council meeting to the May 28, 2020 City Council meeting. Two (2) offers were submitted
on the subject property, which required City Council approval. The original offer submitted from
Midwest Waste Trucks, LLC had been pulled, as the prospective buyer did not share their
plan/intent for the subject parcel as requested by City Council at the April 28, 2020 meeting. The
2nd offer from 3 Diamonds, Inc. had also been pulled, as the prospective buyer requested a
condition of the sale be a sign variance to allow an outdoor advertising digital billboard, which
wasn’t allowed per City Code Section 31-40 through 31-49. City staff is recommending the
rejection of both proposals.
The original motion was made by Minton, second by Jones at the April 28, 2020 City Council
meeting to approve Ordinance #9765 on first reading. Upon roll call vote, all voted no. Motion
failed.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Paulick, second by Schutz to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of May 12, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Re-Appointment of Paul Leeper to the Civil Service Commission.
Approving Re-Appointments of Barry Burrows and Bryan Fiala to the Tree Board.
#2020-120 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1212 Johnstown Road - Diamond
Plastics.
#2020-121 - Approving Change Order #1 for Transmission Line Work and Installation of
OPGW Fiber Optic Cable with Watts Electric Company of Waverly, Nebraska for a Decrease of
$9,015.07 and a Revised Contract Amount of $925,567.04.
#2020-122 - Approving Bid Award for Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project
No. 2019-P-1 with Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$10,530,764.77.
#2020-123 - Approving Bid Award for Moores Creek Drain Extension- North Road to Engleman
Road; Project No. 2020-D-1 with Mid Nebraska Land Developers, LLC of Aurora, Nebraska in
an Amount of $239,593.20.
#2020-124 -Approving Change Order No. 3 for North Broadwell Avenue Drainage; Project No.
2018-D-1 with Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of
$7,868.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $270,849.06.
#2020-125 - Approving Time Extension from May 31, 2020 to July 31, 2020 for 2019 Pavement
Condition Assessment with Engineering and Research International, Inc. of Savoy, Illinois.
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#2020-126 - Approving Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Forwarding Blighted and Substandard Area #31 to the Hall County Regional
Planning Commission (John Baasch Augers). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported
that John Baasch Augurs had submitted a Substandard and Blight Study of approximately 1.69
acres for property located south of South Street between Henry Street and the bike trail in south
central Grand Island. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Minton, second by Hehnke to approve forwarding Blighted and Substandard Area #31
to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve the payment of claims for the period of May
13, 2020 through May 26, 2020 for a total amount of $5,005,251.16. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item G-2
#2020-127 - Approving Request from Spirit in the Sky dba 40
North Tap & Grille, 520 West 3rd Street for an Addition of an
Outdoor Area to their Class “CKG-123244” Liquor License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-127
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Spirit in the Sky doing business as 40
North Tap & Grille, 520 West 3rd Street for an Addition of an Outdoor Area to their Class "C-
123244" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island
Independent as required by state law on May 30, 2020; such publication cost being $17.22; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 9, 2020 for the purpose of
discussing such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-
identified liquor license application contingent upon final inspections.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application with the following stipulations:
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-
identified liquor license application for the following reasons:_________
__________________________________________________________
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 9, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item G-3
#2020-128 - Approving Request from Prairie Pride Brewing
Company dba Prairie Pride Brewing, 115 South Front Street, Suite
1 for an Addition to their Class “C-121599” Liquor License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-128
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Prairie Pride Brewing Company doing
business as Prairie Pride Brewing, 115 South Front Street, Suite 1 for an Addition to their Class
"C-121599" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island
Independent as required by state law on May 30, 2020; such publication cost being $19.71; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 9, 2020 for the purpose of
discussing such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-
identified liquor license application contingent upon final inspections.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application with the following stipulations:
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-
identified liquor license application for the following reasons:_________
__________________________________________________________
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 9, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item G-4
#2020-129 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 4304 Gold
Core Drive - Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-3.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-129
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island
from Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., to survey, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, replace,
relocate, extend, remove, and operate thereon, public utilities and appurtenances, including
power lines and;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 9, 2020, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of a twenty (20.0) foot utility easement located through a
part of Lot Eighteen (18), Platte Valley Industrial Park Third Subdivision, in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot Eighteen (18), Platte Valley Industrial
Park Third Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska;
thence southerly along the easterly line of said Lot Eighteen (18), distance of two
hundred fourteen and forty-seven hundredths (214.47) feet to the ACTUAL Point
of Beginning; thence deflecting right 88°16’58”and running in a westerly
direction, a distance of two hundred eighty-seven and nine hundredths (287.09)
feet; thence deflecting left 84°43’54” and running in a southerly direction, a
distance of fifty-seven (57.0) feet to the point of termination.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing a total of .16 acres,
more or less as shown on the plat dated 5/14/2020, 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 Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.,
on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 9, 2020.
_________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item G-5
#2020-130 - Approving Change Order #1 - Burdick Station
Maintenance Building
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Interim City Attorney
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Burdick Station Maintenance Building –
Change Order #1
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The Burdick Station Steam Units #1 and #2 were decommissioned in 2016, and Steam
Unit #3 was decommissioned in 2017. The cooling tower was used to condense steam for
Steam Unit #3. In 2015, Black & Veatch was hired to conduct an engineering study. They
looked at the feasibility of utilizing the existing steam unit building for future generation.
It was concluded that it is more cost effective to raze the existing building than try to
retrofit it. The Burdick Steam unit building will be razed in 2020, eliminating the costs
associated with maintaining the building, and mitigating all hazardous materials.
The three gas turbines will remain operational at Burdick Station and provide peaking
and emergency backup power to the City of Grand Island. To conduct maintenance on
the gas turbines and future generation, a new maintenance building is being constructed
in the location of the old cooling tower.
The specification was issued for bid and the contract was awarded by Council to Chief
Construction in an amount not to exceed $1,740,637.00 on August 13, 2019 per
Resolution 2019-216.
Discussion
During the construction of the Burdick Maintenance Building, it was determined that the
service should be increased to 400 amps and service re-routed from another building.
This Change Order also includes patching leaks in the demineralized water storage tank.
This work was beyond the original scope of work, at an additional cost of $16,605.00.
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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 presented in this motion.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends authorizing Change Order #1 with Chief Construction
for the Burdick Station Maintenance Building for an addition of $16,605.00 to the
contract price, for a total contract of $1,757,242.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Change Order #1 from Chief Construction in the amount of $16,605.00,
for the Burdick Station Maintenance Building.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-130
WHEREAS, at the August 13, 2019 meeting, Council approved a contract to
Chief Construction Company for construction of the Burdick Station Maintenance Building; and
WHEREAS, the bid package included unit pricing for all items as well as some
major maintenance items; and
WHEREAS, during the construction, it was determined that the electrical service
should be increased to 400 amps and service re-routed to the existing building and that leaks in
the demineralized water storage tank should be patched; and
WHEREAS, this work was beyond the original scope of work; and
WHEREAS, the total for this Change Order is an addition of $16,605.00 and
increases the original contract in the amount of $1,740,637.00 to a total of $1,757,242.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Change Order #1 to the Burdick
Station Maintenance Building is approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the
Change Order on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 9, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item G-6
#2020-131 - Approving Amendment #3 to the Power Purchase
Agreement between the City of Grand Island and Prairie Hills
Wind, LLC
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Interim City Attorney
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Amendment #3 to the Power Purchase Agreement
between the City of Grand Island and Prairie Hills Wind,
LLC
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
On January 24, 2017, Council approved a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Prairie
Hills LLC, for a share of the Prairie Hills Wind Project being developed in Custer
County. The PPA includes a twenty-five-year term with annual pricing based on an
escalation factor for energy produced by the Project. The cost to the City is for the actual
energy produced and does not require any upfront capital cost or on-going operation and
maintenance costs. Included in the energy transaction is the transfer to the City for
Renewable Energy Credits (REC’s) which are used by utilities to apply against any
renewable energy requirements and may be bought or sold.
Due to delays in the interconnection agreement process, on July 17, 2018, Amendment #1
was approved to extend the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date (COD) and Outside
Commercial Operation Date from July 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019 to December 1,
2020 and June 30, 2021, respectively. On July 23, 2019, Amendment #2 was approved to
extend the dates to December 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.
Discussion
The interconnection process for the Prairie Hills Wind Project is still experiencing delays
by the Southwest Power Pool, the regional grid operator, and AEP Renewables, the
parent company of Prairie Hills LLC has requested another extension of the Guaranteed
COD and Outside COD to December 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, respectively. Utilities
and Legal staff have reviewed this request and find it reasonable and recommend
approval of the date revisions to the PPA.
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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 Amendment #3 to the Power
Purchase Agreement with Prairie Hills Wind, LLC
Sample Motion
Move to approve Amendment #3 to the Power Purchase Agreement with Prairie Hills
Wind, LLC.
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AMENDMENT NO. 3
TO
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
(“Amendment”), dated as of _________________, 2020 (“Effective Date”), is entered into by
and among The City of Grand Island, Nebraska doing business as City of Grand Island, a municipal
corporation and City of the First Class organized and existing pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 16-
101 et seq. and under the laws of the State of Nebraska (“GRAND ISLAND”), and Prairie Hills
Wind, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Seller”).
WHEREAS, GRAND ISLAND and Seller are parties to that certain Power Purchase
Agreement dated as of January 24, 2017 (“PPA”);
WHEREAS, GRAND ISLAND and Seller entered into a Letter Agreement for Extension
of Guarantee COD and Outside COD dated July 17, 2018 (“Amendment No. 1”) and Amendment
No. 2 dated July 23, 2019 to make certain modifications to the PPA (“Amendment No.
2”)(collectively, the PPA, Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2 are referred to as the
“Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, GRAND ISLAND and Seller desire to make certain modifications to the
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions herein
contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby covenant and agree
as follows:
1. Amendment. As of the Effective Date, GRAND ISLAND and Seller hereby agree to
amend the Agreement as follows:
a. In Section 4.1.2, reference to “June 30, 2022” is deleted and “June 30, 2023” is
inserted in place thereof.
b. In Section 4.1.2, reference to “December 1, 2021” is deleted and “December 1,
2022” is inserted in place thereof.
2. Captions. The captions of this Amendment are made for convenience only and shall
not control or affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this Amendment.
3. Counterparts; Effectiveness. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and
the same instrument.
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4. Entire Agreement. This Amendment represents the entire understanding and
agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and may only be
amended or modified in a writing signed by all parties evidencing their mutual agreement
thereto.
5. Validity and Consent. The parties hereto confirm the continuing validity and
enforceability of the Agreement.
6. Separability of Provisions. Each provision of this Amendment shall be considered
separable; and if, for any reason, any provision or provisions herein are determined to be
invalid and contrary to any existing or future law, such invalidity shall not impair the operation
of or affect those portions of this Amendment which are valid.
7. Governing Law. This Amendment shall be interpreted, and the rights and liabilities of
the parties hereto shall for all purposes be governed by and construed and enforced in
accordance with, the laws of the State of Nebraska, without regard to the conflict of laws
principles thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives effective as of the date first above written.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
NEBRASKA, DOING BUSINESS AS CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND
By:___________________________ By:
Printed Name: __________________ Name:
Its: ___________________________ Title:
PRAIRIE HILLS WIND, LLC
By:
Name:
Title:
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Vice President
Matthew Fransen
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-131
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2017, Council approved a Power Purchase
Agreement (PPA) with Prairie Hills, LLC, for a share of the Prairie Hills Wind Project being
developed in Custer County; and
WHEREAS, the PPA includes a twenty-five-year term with annual pricing based
on an escalation factor for energy produced by the project and the cost to the City is for actual
energy produced and does not require any upfront capital cost or on-going operation and
maintenance costs; and
WHEREAS, due to delays in the interconnection agreement process, on July 17,
2018, the City agreed to extend the Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date (COD) and Outside
Commercial Operation Date from July 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019 to December 1, 2020 and
June 30, 2021, respectively with Amendment #1 to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Prairie Hills Wind Project was still experiencing delays by the
Southwest Power Pool, and AEP Renewables, the parent company of Prairie Hills LLC, and they
requested another extension of the Guaranteed COD and Outside COD to December 1, 2021 and
June 30, 2022, respectively with Amendment #2 which was approved by Council on July 23,
2019; and
WHEREAS, the interconnection process for the Prairie Hills Wind Project is still
experiencing delays by the Southwest Power Pool, the regional grid operator, and AEP
Renewables, the parent company of Prairie Hills LLC, they have requested another extension of
the Guaranteed COD and Outside COD to December 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 respectively.
WHEREAS, the Utilities and Legal staff have reviewed this request and find it
reasonable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Amendment #3 to the Power Purchase
Agreement with Prairie Hills Wind, LLC is hereby approved and the Mayor is authorized to sign
the Amendment on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 9, 2020.
_______________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item G-7
#2020-132 - Approving Acceptance of 2020 High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant
Staff Contact: Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Approval of HIDTA Funding
Presenter(s):Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
Background
The Police Department has been a member of the Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets
Task Force for many years. The City acts as the fiscal agent for a portion of the funds
used by the Task Force to include off site facility maintenance, vehicle leases and
operational funds. The 2020 HIDTA award, 20HD06, is for $59,628.25 and does not
require matching funds. Acceptance of the award will provide funding needed for the
operations of the Task Force.
Discussion
The Grand Island Police Department has been a participating member of the regional
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, HIDTA, Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets
Task Force for many years. The Task Force serves a valuable role in the investigation and
prosecution of drug offenders and violent criminals. The HIDTA designation provides
Federal funding for the investigative operations of the Task Force.
The City serves as the fiscal agent for part of the task force funding that supports the
operation and maintenance of the off-site facility, vehicle and cell phone use, and
operational funds that are used to buy drugs/weapons and pay informants. The 2020
HIDTA award to the Task Force is $59,628.25. Approval and acceptance of the funding
will support the Task Force during the year. The funding does not require a local match.
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
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4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve acceptance of the 2020
HIDTA award 20HD06 for $59,628.25 for the Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets
Task Force.
Sample Motion
Move to approve acceptance of the 2020 HIDTA award 20HD06 for $59,628.25 for the
Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-132
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Police Department is a member of the Central
Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force has been approved for $59,628.25 of High Intensity
Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) funding for the operations of the Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force serves an effective role in the investigation and
apprehension of drug dealers and violent criminals, and
WHEREAS, the City serves as the fiscal agent for the Task Force operational
funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, to approve award 20HD06 of $59,628.25
of Federal HIDTA funding for the operation of the Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task
Force.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 9, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item G-8
#2020-133 - Approving Address Point Layer Updates for Next Gen
E911
Staff Contact: Jon Rosenlund
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jon Rosenlund, Emergency Management Director
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:E911 Address Point Layer Update
Presenter(s):Jon Rosenlund, Emergency Management Director
Background
As the Department prepares to migrate to Next Generation 911 technologies and
operations, necessary updates to the GIS Address Point Layer are required to meet
necessary data standards as defined by the Nebraska Public Service Commission.
GeoComm currently maintains the 911 MSAG data for the Grand Island Emergency
Center and has been authorized by the PSC to complete the necessary updates to the
Address Point Layer to meet these standards. The PSC has authorized the GIEC to use
E911 Wireless Fund set aside funds to pay for 100% of the cost of this GIS update.
GeoComm has provided a contract proposal for this project for the total of $21,845.00.
The Wireless E911 Fund (216) currently has a balance of $105,808.28, sufficient to cover
this project.
Discussion
As the Grand Island Emergency Center prepares to migrate to Next Generation 911
technologies, necessary updates are required to our local GIS Address Point Layer in
order to meet current NextGen911 standards adopted by the Nebraska Public Service
Commission. In NextGen911 operations, emergency calls are routed to 911 Public Safety
Answering Points (PSAPs) through GIS mapping of landline and mobile telephone calls.
As such, the Address Point Layer will be necessary in routing calls properly to the correct
PSAP and meeting those standards is necessary for NextGen911 functions.
According to is proposal, GeoComm will update the Site/Structure Address Point (SSAP)
layer for Hall County addresses to comply with the NENA Standard for NG9-1-1 GIS
Data Model (NENA-STA-006.1-2018) and NENA guidelines for SSAP layer
development (NENA-INF-014.1-2015). Following that update, the data layer is submitted
to the Public Service Commission for their review. Upon verification by PSC staff that
the data layer will meet standards, the PSC will authorize payment from the City’s
Wireless E911 set aside funds for the work provided. Cost for the layer updates is
$21,845.00. The fund balance as of April 30, 2020, in the Wireless E911 Fund (216) is
$105,808.28.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Site/Structure Address
Point Layer Updates for a cost of $21,845.00 from the Wireless E911 Fund set aside
balance.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Site/Structure Address Point Layer Updates with GeoComm for a
cost of $21,845.00 from the Wireless E911 Fund set aside balance.
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Contract # 20191105 – HCNE Page 1 of 6
Site/Structure Address Point Layer Updates
Work Authorization # 20191105 – HCNE
November 6, 2019
Geo-Comm, Inc. 601 West St. Germain St. Cloud, MN 56301 Phone: (320) 240-0040 www.geo-comm.com
Hall County, Nebraska
Jon Rosenlund, Emergency Management Director
100 E First Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: (308) 385-5362
Email: jonr@grand-island.com
Scope of Work
Upon execution of Agreement, GeoComm will provide solutions and services as described in the exhibits.
Pricing and Payment Terms
Hall County will pay GeoComm $21,845 plus applicable sales taxes* as further described in
Exhibit A – Pricing upon project completion and certification by the Nebraska Public Services
Commission (PSC).
Hall County Authorization
Signature
Print Name
Purchase Order # (if required)
Date
*If entity is tax exempt, please email tax exemption certificate to dhaus@geo-comm.com.
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Exhibit A – Pricing
Prices are valid for a period of 90 days.
Total does not include sales tax. Hall County is responsible for paying all sales taxes.
One Time Cost Price Per Point Total Price
Site/Structure Address Point Layer Updates $0.84 $21,845
Total: $21,845
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Exhibit B – Scope of Work
GeoComm will update the Site/Structure Address Point (SSAP) layer for Hall County to comply with the
NENA Standard for NG9-1-1 GIS Data Model (NENA-STA-006.1-2018) and NENA guidelines for SSAP
layer development (NENA-INF-014.1-2015).
The SSAP layer will be updated following industry best practices, which will result in a final SSAP layer
that can be used in the most common public safety/9-1-1 applications, including future Next Generation
9-1-1 address validation and call routing. GeoComm’s approach includes leading industry experts who
will complete the following phases to provide an exceptional product that will meet the needs of Hall
County as well as future Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) Location Validation/Call Routing in the State:
• Phase One: Project Initiation
• Phase Two: Site/Structure Address Point Layer Updates
• Phase Three: Quality Control
• Phase Four: Final Review and Updates
GeoComm will provide regular status updates that will include:
• General progress updates
• Meetings held, planned, or needed
• Issues/problems encountered or anticipated
• Goals for the next reporting period
• Schedule review
• Hall County responsibilities
Phase One: Project Initiation
After receiving a signed contract, one of the first steps is to make certain the GeoComm project team
has an in-depth understanding of Hall County’s project goals. To accomplish this, our staff will hold a
project initiation conference call with you to:
• Introduce project stakeholders to the GeoComm project team
• Review project objectives and goals
• Define mutual expectations
• Establish communication processes
• Review the project timeline, including periodic progress reporting
• Review State of Nebraska GIS data standards
• Discuss initial GIS data schema
• Discuss existing resources that may be used in developing the GIS data layer
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Phase Two: Site/Structure Address Point Layer Updates
GeoComm will update the SSAP layer for Hall County to comply with the NENA Standard for NG9-1-1
GIS Data Model (NENA-STA-006.1-2018) and NENA guidelines for SSAP layer development
(NENA-INF-014.1-2015).
Site/Structure Address Point Layer Updates
GeoComm will update the SSAP layer for Hall County based on resources provided by the County. If
there are any discrepancies between approved project resources, GeoComm will work with Hall County
for verification.
SSAP layer update processes will include:
GIS Schema Review and Updates
The GIS data schema for the SSAP layer will be reviewed to determine compliance with NENA-
STA-006.1-2018, while ensuring the final layer also remains in compliance with specifications for local systems.
GeoComm will attribute fields defined as Mandatory by NENA if needed and resources are available.
Spatial Updates and Address Development
Using the tax parcels as a guide, GeoComm will review and update the existing SSAP layer for Hall County. Points will be placed on structure when possible. As part of the update process, GeoComm will review all existing SSAP’s using the provided parcel layer and ortho imagery to ensure all addressed structures are accounted for in Hall County. Point placement methodology will follow recommendations outlined by NENA.
For multi-unit structures (e.g., apartment complexes, strip malls, mobile home parks) where a point does not already exist, GeoComm will create one new point for each building with a unique street address number (not including unit numbers) and will work with Hall County to establish an agreed-upon point placement methodology. If multiple points already exist for individual units of a multi-unit structure, these points will be retained but will not be moved. Alignment for individual units can be provided for an additional fee.
Confirmation of Point Placement and Address Accuracy
Points that cannot be accurately added or updated using available resources will be placed at the best-known location and flagged as needing further/or future investigation. After GeoComm has finished initial SSAP layer updates, a shapefile or list of address points that could not be confidently built will be provided to Hall County for review. This list will include assessment codes or notes detailing why the address or location is in question.
Hall County would be responsible for confirming the correct address or address location and providing that information to GeoComm within 30 days or agreed upon timeframe. GeoComm will adjust address points based on feedback provided within this timeframe.
Note: Alternatively, Hall County may contract with GeoComm for field verification to investigate questionable addresses. This service can be provided upon request, for an additional fee. Pricing will vary based on the number of points requiring verification.
Synchronization
GeoComm will compare the SSAP layer to the following:
• Road centerline
• ALI database
• Master Street Address Guide (MSAG)
Addresses in the SSAP layer that do not match the above noted resources, will be reviewed and appropriate updates will be made to either the SSAP layer, Road centerline layer, MSAG, or ALI database.
Note: Updates to the road centerline layer, MSAG, or ALI will be completed as part of Hall Counties existing GIS Maintenance agreement.
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Phase Three: Quality Control
Quality control (QC) is an integral part of all our projects. Before the final GIS data is provided to
Hall County, GeoComm’s GIS Specialists will complete numerous QC audits to ensure the final map
data deliverables are accurate.
GeoComm’s QC methods are specific to the GIS data needs of the public safety industry; we have
developed and implemented a structured QC program to increase the accuracy of public safety GIS
data. GeoComm’s QC procedures are powered by GeoComm GIS Data Hub, which offers the ability to
export detailed results to ensure that all errors are found and fixed.
After Hall County’s GIS data updates are complete, it will be run through the QC checks and data
condition results will be compiled. Issues detected outside of scope will be referred back to Hall County
for resolution. The QC process will proceed as follows:
• GeoComm will perform quality control checks on the submitted data
• GeoComm will correct the GIS data errors outlined in the data quality reports provided by the system that are within scope of the project agreement
• The data will be rerun through the QC checks to verify the changes have been properly made
Phase Four: Final Review and Updates
After initial map data updates are complete, GeoComm will provide a list of remaining errors for
Hall County to review.
GeoComm will complete one additional comparison of the ALI database and MSAG to the map data
layers if updated versions are provided within one month of the delivery of the suggestions. GeoComm
will review the results of this comparison and complete additional map data updates, if deemed
necessary.
When the final updates are complete, GeoComm will provide Hall County with the deliverables outlined
in the following section.
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Exhibit C – Customer Responsibilities
It is requested that Hall County provide the following general project support:
• Provide pertinent project information and documentation
• Assist in ongoing quality control
• Provide a single point of contact at Hall County available for communication throughout the project and system implementation
• Submit required GIS information (e.g. GIS map data, public safety databases, and/or other resources) to our website (http://www.geo-comm.com/industries/gis/data-submission/)
In addition to the requirements above, Hall County will be responsible for the following
project-specific support:
• Assist in coordinating and attend periodic conference calls
• Existing GIS data in Esri format including map projection information
• Current copies of Hall County’s ALI database and MSAG in Microsoft Excel format
• Provide current copy of the parcel layers for Hall County with associated property address (SITUS) for each parcel
• Confirm location of questionable addresses provided by GeoComm within a 30-day or agreed upon timeframe
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-133
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, operates the Grand Island
Emergency Center, an emergency 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) through Interlocal
Agreement with Hall County; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Emergency Center, managed by the Grand Island
Emergency Management Department is the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for all of
Hall County; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Emergency Center is preparing its data and
technology to migrate to Next Generation 911 operations; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Public Service Commission requires all PSAPs to have
GIS Address Layer data that is compatible with current Next Generation 911 data standards to
qualify for migration, and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2020, the Nebraska Public Service Commission has
authorized the Grand Island Emergency Center to utilize set aside balances of the Wireless E911
Fund to pay for 100% of this data layer update to be provided by GeoComm Inc. of St. Cloud,
MN, for $21,845.00, and
WHEREAS, the current balance of the Wireless E911 fund, as of April 30,
2020, is $105,808.28.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to approve the contract with GeoComm Inc. of St. Cloud, MN, for $21,845.00 for
updates to the GIS Address Point Layer, in accordance with Public Service Commission Next
Generation 911 standards.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 9, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item G-9
#2020-134 - Approving Dedication of Public Right-of-Way for Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1
(City of Grand Island- 3505 West Old Potash Highway)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-4.
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-134
WHEREAS, current City property is being dedicated by the City of Grand Island
as right-of-way to accommodate the Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No.
2019-P-1, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska and more particularly described as follows:
A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF AN UNPLATTED TRACT LOCATED IN THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NW ¼, NE ¼) OF SECTION
TWENTY-FOUR (24), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10), WEST OF THE 6TH
P.M., NEBRASKA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT NORTH QUARTER CORNER SECTION 24, T11N, R10W OF THE 6TH P.M.,
HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N89o28’39”E ALONG
THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24, A DISTANCE OF
1073.40 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID UNPLATTED TRACT, SAID POINT
ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N89o28’41”E ALONG SAID NORTH LINE
OF NE ¼ OF SEC. 24, A DISTANCE OF 85.84 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
UNPLATTED TRACT; THENCE S01o56’43”W ALONG A EAST LINE OF SAID UNPLATTED
TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 40.04 FEET; THENCE S01o56’33”W ALONG A EAST LINE OF SAID
UNPLATTED TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 23.01 FEET; THENCE S49o50’39”E ALONG THE EAST
LINE OF SAID UNPLATTED TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 11.52 FEET; THENCE S89o28’39”W A
DISTANCE OF 91.33 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID UNPLATTED TRACT;
THENCE N00o57’24”W ALONG SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 30.50 FEET; THENCE
N00o57’24” W A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT
CONTAINS 5,960 SF MORE OR LESS, OF WHICH 2,805 SF ARE EXISTING AND 3,155 SF ARE
NEW.
WHEREAS, such dedication of right-of-way has been reviewed and approved by
the City Legal Department.
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 dedicate said right-of-way on the above described tract of land.
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_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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2017-3110PROJECT NO:
DRAWN BY:
1.9.2020DATE:
LS
EXHIBIT
RIGHT OF WAY TEL 308.384.8750
201 East 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
SITE LOCATION
SEC. 24 T11N-R10W
P.O.B.
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2017-3110PROJECT NO:
DRAWN BY:
1.9.2020DATE:
LS
EXHIBIT
RIGHT OF WAY TEL 308.384.8750
201 East 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
RIGHT-OF-WAY DESCRIPTION
SECTION TIES
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item G-10
#2020-135 - Approving Bid Award for Annual Supply of Road
Deicing Salt 2020-2021
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Shannon Callahan, Streets Superintendent
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Approving Bid Award for Annual Supply of Road
Deicing Salt 2020-2021
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The City of Grand Island Streets Division uses granular road salt and other granular
products to treat icy roadway conditions during the winter months. The salt storage
facility, “Salt Dome”, is capable of holding 900 Tons of bulk deicing material. Average
annual tonnage of road deicing chemicals used by the City ranges between 1,000 tons and
1,500 tons. The storage facility is filled to maximum capacity after winter and kept as full
as possible during the winter months. Currently, the salt storage facility is not full and
would require an additional 300 Tons to reach capacity.
Each bid line item was considered and recommended for award separately. These items
include two (2) separate times of year conditions, off-peak and peak seasons. Off-Peak
pricing shall be valid between May 1 and August 31; Peak season pricing shall be valid
between September 1 and April 30.
Discussion
Bids were advertised on May 13, 2020 and sent to seven (7) potential bidders. Three (3)
bids were received and opened on May 28, 2020. Below is the bid award
recommendation.
Annual Supply of Road Deicing Chemicals
Bid Award Recommendation
Deicing Chemical,
Condition Date Range Vendor Unit Price
Nebraska Salt & Grain CoROAD SALT, OFF-PEAK May 1- Aug 31 Gothenburg, NE $52.79 per ton
Nebraska Salt & Grain CoROAD SALT, PEAK Sept 1-Apr 30 Gothenburg, NE $55.55 per ton
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of Annual
Supply of Road Deicing Salt 2020-2021 according to the bid award recommendation.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of the Annual Supply of Road Deicing Salt 2020-2021
according to the bid award recommendation.
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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:May 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Annual Supply of Road Deicing Salt 2020-2021
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
ESTIMATE:Road Salt, Off-Peak $62.00 per ton
Road Salt, Peak $65.00 per ton
FUND/ACCOUNT:21033502-85535
PUBLICATION DATE:May 13, 2020
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:7
SUMMARY
Bidder:Nebraska Salt & Grain Co.Central Salt, LLC
Gothenburg, NE Lyons, KS
Exceptions:None None
Bid Price:
Road Salt, Off-Peak:$52.79 per ton $58.71 per ton
Road Salt, Peak:$55.55 per ton $60.89 per ton
Bidder:Black Strap, Inc.
Neligh, NE
Exceptions:None
Bid Price:
Road Salt, Off-Peak:$53.50 per ton
Road Salt, Peak:$56.00 per ton
cc:John Collings, Public WorksDirector Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Coordinator
Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Shannon Callahan, Street Superintendent
P2211
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-135
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for furnishing Annual
Supply of Road Deicing Salt 2020-2021, according to plans and specifications on file with the
Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2020 bids were received, opened and reviewed; and,
WHEREAS, three (3) vendors submitted responsible bids within the bid
specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the below bid line items, are hereby
approved;
Deicing Chemical,
Condition Date Range Vendor Unit Price
Nebraska Salt & Grain CoROAD SALT, OFF-PEAK May 1- Aug 31 Gothenburg, NE $52.79 per ton
Nebraska Salt & Grain CoROAD SALT, PEAK Sept 1-Apr 30 Gothenburg, NE $55.55 per ton
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 9, 2020.
____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item G-11
#2020-136 - Approving Amendment No. 2 with Iteris, Inc. for 2019
Signal Timing Project
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Approving Amendment No. 2 with Iteris, Inc. for 2019
Signal Timing Project
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On January 22, 2019, via Resolution No. 2019-35, City Council approved an Engineering
Services Agreement with Iteris, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska in the amount of $77,346.91for
2019 Signal Timing Project.
On January 14, 2020, via Resolution No. 2020-13, City Council approved an amendment
to the original agreement to address signal controllers falling out of sync. The amendment
allowed for the consultant to troubleshoot the problem with City staff related to clock
drifting in existing field controllers at 22 intersections at an increase of $10,085.00,
resulting in a revised agreement amount of $87,431.91.
To optimize traffic signal timings/operations along the US 281 Highway Corridor from
Capital Avenue to Highway 30 interchange proposals were requested for traffic
engineering services. Iteris, Inc. engineers worked with City staff to develop four (4)
optimized timing plans including AM, Midday, PM, and Off-Peak time periods. The
consultant has worked with City staff to implement the optimized timings into existing
equipment.
Discussion
During the final inspection of traffic signal timing restrictions were put in place on travel
due to COVID-19, affecting the schedule and timeline for Iteris, Inc. to complete this
project. The original completion date was May 31, 2020, however due to the restrictions
and unknown time of returning to normal Public Works staff is requesting to extend the
completion date to October 31, 2020. There will be no adjustment to the agreement
amount with this extension. This amendment will allow the final travel time runs to be
completed under more typical conditions while school is in session.
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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 Amendment No. 2 to the
original agreement with Iteris, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska, at no additional cost.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-136
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2019, via Resolution No. 2019-35 the Grand Island
City Council approved entering into an agreement with Iteris, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska in the
amount of $77,346.91 for 2019 Signal Timing Project; and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2020, via Resolution No. 2020-13, City Council
approved an amendment to the original agreement to address signal controllers falling out of
sync for an increase to the original agreement of $10,085.00, resulting in a revised agreement
amount of $87,431.91; and
WHEREAS, the original agreement is now being amended to extend the
completion date to October 31, 2020 to address time delays in the final inspection due to
COVID-19 restrictions; and
WHEREAS, there will be no adjustment to the agreement amount with this
extension; and
WHEREAS, Amendment No. 2 to the original agreement with Iteris, Inc. of
Grand Island, Nebraska is required to proceed with this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Amendment No. 2 with Iteris, Inc. of
Grand Island, Nebraska related to the 2019 Signal Timing Project is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such amendment on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 9, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item G-12
#2020-137 - Approving Amendment No. 1 to Engineering
Consulting Agreement for North Road- US Highway 30 to Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-12
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Approving Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Consulting
Agreement for North Road- US Highway 30 to Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No.
2019-P-12
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The North Road- US Highway 30 to Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements;
Project No. 2019-P-12 is for the improvement of North Road from just north of the
intersection with US Highway 30 and the intersection with Old Potash Highway. The
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is proposing a concrete curb and
gutter roadway section with associated sidewalk, traffic control, drainage and all other
related improvements needed to complete the project.
On October 22, 2019, via Resolution No. 2019-320, City Council approved an
Engineering Services Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska
in the amount of $76,944.00 for North Road- US Highway 30 to Old Potash Highway
Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-12.
Discussion
With preliminary design nearing completion for North Road- US Highway 30 to Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-12 it is necessary to amend
the original agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company. Such amendment will allow for
final design, right-of-way and easement acquisitions, utility coordination, and the bidding
phase. An amendment to the original agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company is
requested at this time, in the amount of $116,324.00, for a total revised agreement
amount of $193,268.00.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
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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 Amendment No. 1 to the
original agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska, in the amount
of $116,324.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-137
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2019, via Resolution No. 2019-320, City Council
approved an Engineering Services Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln,
Nebraska in the amount of $76,944.00 for North Road- US Highway 30 to Old Potash Highway
Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-12; and
WHEREAS, the original agreement is now being amended to include final design,
right-of-way and easement acquisitions, utility coordination, and the bidding phase for North
Road- US Highway 30 to Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-12;
and
WHEREAS, such amendment is in the amount of $116,324.00, for a revised total
agreement amount of $193,268.00; and
WHEREAS, Amendment No. 1 to the original agreement with Alfred Benesch &
Company of Lincoln, Nebraska is required to proceed with this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Amendment No. 1 with Alfred
Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska for North Road- US Highway 30 to Old Potash
Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-12 is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such amendment on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 9, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item G-13
#2020-138 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Nikodym Second Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Nikodym Second Subdivision – Final Plat
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
A replat of all of Lot 3, of Nikodym Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska. Located north of Bismark Road, west of Stuhr Road and east of
Cherry Street (2 lots, 13.432 acres).This property is zoned RD- Residential Development
Zone and is in the process of being rezoned to Amended RD- Residential Development
Zone. Lot 1 will be the location of a natural gas regulator station. Lot 2 will be reserved
for future residential development. Any development will require additional Council
approval.
Discussion
The final plat for Nikodym Second Subdivision was considered at the Regional Planning
Commission at the May 6, 2020 meeting.
A motion was made by Rainforth and second by Rubio to recommend approval of
Redevelopment Rezoning of Lot 3 Nikodym Subdivision and the Nikodym Second
Subdivision Plat.
The motion carried with nine members voting in favor (O’Neill, Nelson, Ruge, Monter,
Maurer, Rainforth, Rubio, Robb and Randone) and no members voting no. Robb was
unable to voice his vote on the Zoom Virtual Meeting but called Planning Director
Nabity and indicated his approval.
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
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3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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
JNIK, LLC & Jim Nikodym Revocable Trust
1010 Bismark Ave
Grand Island, NE 68801
Size: Final Plat 2 lots, 13.432 Acres
Zoning: RD Residential Development Zone and Amended Residential Development Zone.
Road Access: Existing Streets
Water Public: City water is available and will be extended to all lots.
Sewer Public: City sewer is available and will be extended to all lots.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT
NIKODYM SECOND SUBDIVISION
(Lots 1 and 2)
In the City of Grand Island, Hall County Nebraska
The undersigned JNIK, LLC., A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY AND MIRIAM I. NIKODYM, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE JIM F.
NIKODYM REVOCABLE TRUST hereinafter called the Subdivider, as owner of a tract of land
in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, more particularly described as follows:
A REPLAT OF ALL OF LOT 3, NIKODYM SUBDIVISION, IN
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY,
NEBRASKA. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED
AREA OF 585,110.82 SQUARE FEET OR 13.422 ACRES
MORE OR LESS.
desires to have subdivided as a subdivision the foregoing tract of land located within the
corporate limits of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and hereby submits to the City Council of
such City for acceptance as provided by law an accurate map and plat of such proposed
subdivision, to be known as NIKODYM SECOND SUBDIVISION, designating explicitly the
land to be laid out and particularly describing the lots, easements, and streets belonging to such
subdivision, with the lots designated by number, easements by dimensions, and streets by name,
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
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and proposes to cause the plat of such subdivision when finally approved by the Regional
Planning Commission and the City Council to be acknowledged by such owner, certified as to
accuracy of survey by a registered land surveyor, and to contain a dedication of the easements to
the use and benefit of public utilities, and of the street to the use of the public forever. In
consideration of the acceptance of the plat of said NIKODYM SECOND SUBDIVISION, the
Subdivider hereby consents and agrees with the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, that it will
install or provide at its expense the following improvements:
1.Paving. The Subdivider agrees to waive the right to object to the creation
of any paving or repaving district for Cherry Street and Bismark Road where they about the
subdivision.
2.Water. Public water is available to the subdivision and the Subdivider
agrees to extend, connect and provide water service to all lots in the subdivision in accordance
with plans and specifications approved by the Director of Public Works, and subject to the City’s
inspection.
3.Sanitary Sewer. Public sanitary sewer is available to the subdivision, and
all new structures requiring service shall be connected to such sanitary sewer supply.
4.Storm Drainage. The Subdivider agrees to provide and maintain positive
drainage from all lots, according to the drainage plan, so that storm drainage is conveyed to a
public right-of-way or to other drainage systems so approved by the Director of Public Works. If
the Subdivider fails to grade and maintain such drainage the City may create a drainage district
to perform such work. The Subdivider agrees to waive the right to object to the creation of any
drainage district benefitting the subdivision.
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5.Sidewalks. The Subdivider shall install and maintain all public sidewalks
required by the City of Grand Island when the Lots 1 and 2 are built upon, and such sidewalk
shall be regulated and required with the building permit for each such lot.
The Subdivider must select curb or conventional sidewalk for each street unless the requirement
has been waived by Council.
Street Name Curb sidewalk Conventional
Sidewalk
Sidewalk
Requirement
Waived by Council
Cherry Street X NO
Bismark Road X NO
6.Landscaping. The Subdivider agrees to comply with the requirements of
the Landscaping Regulations of the City of Grand Island, and plans as submitted to and approved
by the City's Building Department. Landscaping on Lot 1 shall include a 6 foot site obscuring
fence around the site of the gas regulator station.
7.RD Zone. The Subdivider agrees to provide a 30 foot front yard setback
from Bismark Road to provide the required landscape buffer and to provide a 6 foot site
obscuring fence around Lot 1 at least 10 feet from the property line. The Subdivider also agrees
that development of Lot 2 shall be restricted with no further development until such time a plan
is presented to and approved by the Grand Island City Council or the property is rezoned to
another zoning district.
8.Easements. Any easements shall be kept free of obstructions and the
Subdivider shall indemnify the City for any removal or repair costs caused by any obstructions.
In addition, the duty to maintain the surface of any easements to keep them clear of any
worthless vegetation or nuisance shall run with the land.
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9.Engineering Data. All final engineering plans and specifications for
public improvements shall bear the signature and seal of a professional engineer registered in the
State of Nebraska and shall be furnished by the Subdivider to the Department of Public Works
for approval prior to contracting for construction of any improvements. Inspections of
improvements under construction shall be performed under the supervision of a professional
engineer registered in the State of Nebraska, and upon completion shall be subject to inspection
and approval by the Department of Public Works prior to acceptance by the City of Grand
Island. An "as built" set of plans and specifications including required test results bearing the
seal and signature of a professional engineer registered in the State of Nebraska shall be filed
with the Director of Public Works by the Subdivider prior to acceptance of these improvements
by the City.
10.Warranty. The undersigned owner, as Subdivider, warrants that it is the
owner in fee simple of the land described and proposed to be known as NIKODYM SECOND
SUBDIVISION, and that an abstract of title or title insurance commitment will be submitted for
examination, if necessary, upon request of the City of Grand Island.
12.Successors and Assigns. This agreement shall run with the land and shall
be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors, assigns, heirs,
devisees, and legatees. Where the term "Subdivider" is used in this agreement, the subsequent
owners of any lots in the subdivision shall be responsible to perform any of the conditions of this
agreement if the Subdivider has not performed such conditions.
Dated _____________________, 2020.
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JNIK, LLC., A NEBRASKA LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY
By: ____________________________________
JOHN NIKODYM., MANANGER
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss
COUNTY OF HALL )
On _________________________, 2020, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally appeared John Nikodym., Manager of JNIK, LLC., a Nebraska Limited Liability
Company, known personally to me to be the identical person and such officer who signed the foregoing Subdivision
Agreement and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his voluntary act and deed for the purpose therein
expressed on behalf of JNIK, LLC., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: __________________________
MIRIAM I. NIKODYM, SUCCESSOR
TRUSTEE OF THE JIM F. NIKODYM
REVOCABLE TRUST
By: ____________________________________
MIRIAM I. NIKODYM, SUCCESSOR
TRUSTEE
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss
COUNTY OF HALL )
On _________________________, 2020, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally appeared Miriam I. Nikodym., Successor Trustee of the Jim F. Nikodym Revocable
Trust, known personally to me to be the identical person and such officer who signed the foregoing Subdivision
Agreement and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his voluntary act and deed for the purpose therein
expressed on behalf of the Jim F. Nikodym Revocable Trust.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public
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My commission expires: __________________________
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
A Municipal Corporation
By:____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________________
__
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss
COUNTY OF HALL )
On _________________________, 2020, before me, the undersigned,, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally came Roger G. Steele, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal
corporation, known to me to be such officer and the identical person who signed the foregoing Subdivision
Agreement and acknowledged that the foregoing signature was his voluntary act and deed pursuant to Resolution
2020-____, and that the City's corporate seal was thereto affixed by proper authority.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written.
______________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: ____________________
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FAX 308.384.8752
TEL 308.384.8750
201 East 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
April 27, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-138
WHEREAS JNIK, LLC., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company AND Miriam I.
Nikodym Successor Trustee of the Jim F. Nikodym Revocable Trust being the said owners of the
land described hereon, have caused the same to be surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated
as “NIKODYM SECOND SUBDIVISION”, a replat of all of Lot 3, Nikodym 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 NIKODYM SECOND
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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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 9, 2020.
______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item I-1
#2020-139 - Consideration of Approving Golf Pro Request for
Reduced Bonus Thresholds
Staff Contact: Jerry Janulewicz
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator
Meeting:June 9, 2020
Subject:Golf Pro Request for Reduced Bonus Thresholds
Presenter(s):Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator
Background
On March 29, 2017, the City of Grand Island and Don E. Kruse entered into a golf
license agreement whereby the City contracted with Mr. Kruse to operate the snack bar
concessions and serve as golf professional and Director of Golf for Jackrabbit Run Golf
Course. Part of the contract provides Mr. Kruse shall receive the following bonus
amounts for sales of golf cart passes:
From To Bonus
$155,000 $160,000 $6,000
$160,001 $165,000 $7,000
$165,001 $170,000 $8,000
$170,001 $175,000 $9,000
$175,001 Or more $10,000
In the spring of 2020 the golf course was closed the month of April and part of both
March and May due to COVID-19 related concerns. To address lost income concerns,
Mr. Kruse earlier obtained council approval to receive $2,500 per week from the city for
each week the golf course was closed. To further address lost income, by email sent May
27, 2020 Mr. Kruse requested the following:
I am asking the City to amend my contract concerning my cart bonus
quotas. I would like all the quotas to be reduced by $25,000. I am assuming this
would have to be passed by the City Council. If so, I would like it to get this on
the June 9th meeting if possible.
Comparing 2019 to 2020, the cart sales lost for the time we were closed
was $25,689. From 3/31-5/26 the carts are down by $27,465.
I would like to at least have an opportunity in the fall to have chance at
some cart bonus. This bonus has always been a large part of my fall income. This
year especially has been a challenge for my staff. We are spending about 3 times
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the amount of normal time for putting carts back in line. It is very time consuming
to disinfect nearly everything that is touched on the carts by our players. Plus we
are still washing them off as we always have.
I know that the City paid me $5,416 earlier for some missed income, and I
really did appreciate this. However, I am still taking a huge hit from the closure of
the course, and now the building being closed. I also have had to cancel quite a
few events and tournaments.
Once again, compared to last year from 3/31-5/26, my commission for
green fees and carts is down by $11,850. The biggest thing is my gross sales on
beer, concessions, driving range and pro shop are down by $39,798 during this
same time. I’m estimating that this will net out to another $12,000-$15,000 in lost
income. If this continues through June or longer, the same figures will probably
be true for June and future months.
I feel I am being very fair with the City for only asking for this change in
my contract. It would at least give me something to hope for this fall.
The City acquired the golf carts through a lease approved early in 2020. The lease calls
for annual lease payments of $27,969 by the City to the lessor.
Discussion
The attached spreadsheet reflect the current bonus thresholds and bonus amounts and the
bonus thresholds proposed by Mr. Kruse. Shown also are examples of the revenue
divisions and bonus amounts under the current agreement and that proposed by Mr.
Kruse. The column titles City Share less both Cart Lease and Bonus reflects the net
amounts that would be received by the City after deducting Mr. Kruse’ commission
amounts and bonus amounts and the annual cart lease payments. Like Mr. Kruse, the City
experienced a loss of income due to the suspension of play as a result of COVID-19
concerns.
If Mr. Kruse’ request is approved by council an amendment to the current agreement will
be prepared for the 2020 calendar year and will be presented to the City’s Mayor and Mr.
Kruse for their approval.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration makes no recommendation regarding this matter, which is being
submitted as requested by Mr. Kruse. Should Council choose to amend the bonus
schedule, a contract amendment will be prepared for the Mayor’s signature effective for
the 2020 calendar year only.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Resolution.
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City ShareGolf Pro ShareBonusGolf Pro TotalCity Share Less Both Cart Lease and Golf Pro BonusCity ShareGolf Pro ShareBonusGolf Pro TotalCity Share Less Both Cart Lease and Golf Pro BonusNet Reduction to CityCart Sales130,000.00$ 97,500.00$ 32,500.00$ -$ 32,500.00$ 69,804.00$ 97,500.00$ 32,500.00$ 6,000.00$ 38,500.00$ 63,531.00$ 6,273.00$ 135,001.00$ 101,250.75$ 33,750.25$ -$ 33,750.25$ 73,554.75$ 101,250.75$ 33,750.25$ 7,000.00$ 40,750.25$ 66,281.75$ 7,273.00$ 140,001.00$ 105,000.75$ 35,000.25$ -$ 35,000.25$ 77,304.75$ 105,000.75$ 35,000.25$ 8,000.00$ 43,000.25$ 69,031.75$ 8,273.00$ 145,001.00$ 108,750.75$ 36,250.25$ -$ 36,250.25$ 81,054.75$ 108,750.75$ 36,250.25$ 9,000.00$ 45,250.25$ 71,781.75$ 9,273.00$ 150,001.00$ 112,500.75$ 37,500.25$ -$ 37,500.25$ 84,804.75$ 112,500.75$ 37,500.25$ 10,000.00$ 47,500.25$ 74,531.75$ 10,273.00$ 155,000.00$ 116,250.00$ 38,750.00$ 6,000.00$ 44,750.00$ 82,554.00$ 116,250.00$ 38,750.00$ 10,000.00$ 48,750.00$ 78,281.00$ 4,273.00$ 160,001.00$ 120,000.75$ 40,000.25$ 7,000.00$ 47,000.25$ 85,304.75$ 120,000.75$ 40,000.25$ 10,000.00$ 50,000.25$ 82,031.75$ 3,273.00$ 165,001.00$ 123,750.75$ 41,250.25$ 8,000.00$ 49,250.25$ 88,054.75$ 123,750.75$ 41,250.25$ 10,000.00$ 51,250.25$ 85,781.75$ 2,273.00$ 170,001.00$ 127,500.75$ 42,500.25$ 9,000.00$ 51,500.25$ 90,804.75$ 127,500.75$ 42,500.25$ 10,000.00$ 52,500.25$ 89,531.75$ 1,273.00$ 175,001.00$ 131,250.75$ 43,750.25$ 10,000.00$ 53,750.25$ 93,554.75$ 131,250.75$ 43,750.25$ 10,000.00$ 53,750.25$ 93,281.75$ 273.00$ Cart Proceeds as Proposed by Mr. KruseCurrent Division of Cart IncomeGrand Island Council Session - 6/9/2020 Page 136 / 138
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
June 5, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-139
WHEREAS, On March 29, 2017, the City of Grand Island and Don E. Kruse
entered into a golf license agreement whereby the City contracted with Mr. Kruse to operate the
snack bar concessions and serve as golf professional and Director of Golf for Jackrabbit Run
Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, the contract between the City and Mr. Kruse provides for Kruse to
receive specified bonus amounts for sales of golf cart passes which exceed certain defined
threshold amounts; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kruse is requesting the threshold amounts be reduced by
$25,000 at each level during the current calendar year in order for Kruse to recover in part
revenue lost during the suspension of golf play and closure of the municipal golf course during
the month of April and parts of March and May due to COVID-19 concerns.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the requested reductions of golf cart
pass sales bonus thresholds for calendar year 2020 are approved and cart sales bonus schedule in
the following amounts is approved:
From To Bonus
$130,000 $135,000 $6,000
$135,001 $140,000 $7,000
$140,001 $145,000 $8,000
$145,001 $150,000 $9,000
$150,001 or more $10,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City’s legal department is hereby directed to
prepare the necessary contract amendment and submit the same for approval of the City’s Mayor
and Mr. Kruse, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such amendment on behalf of the
City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and June 9, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of May 27, 2020
through June 9, 2020
The Claims for the period of May 27, 2020 through June 9, 2020 for a total amount of $3,600,238.02. A
MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: Patrick Brown
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