08-25-2020 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 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, August 25, 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
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Roll Call
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be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item E-1
Public Hearing on Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for
CRA No. 25 located at 6060 W. Old Potash Highway (J & L
Westward Enterprises)
Council action will take place under Resolutions item I-1.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting:August 25, 2020
Subject:Site Specific Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #25
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP CRA Director
Background
In 2017, the Grand Island City Council declared property referred to as CRA Area #25 as
blighted and substandard. The enclose redevelopment plan proposes to authorize the use
of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the acquisition of property and redevelopment of
property within this redevelopment area.
J & L Westward Enterprises LLC, owns property in this area and is proposing to develop
within the area and has submitted a site specific redevelopment plan that would provide
for acquisition of this property for relocation and expansion of Webb Cutting Tools, a
Grand Island Company at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant, a formerly used
defense site outside of Grand Island, Nebraska but within Hall County, Nebraska.
The CRA reviewed the proposed development plan on July 8, 2020 and forwarded it to
the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for recommendation at its meeting on
August 5, 2020. The CRA also sent notification to the City Clerk of its intent to enter into
a redevelopment contract for this project pending Council approval of the plan
amendment.
The Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing on the plan
amendment at a meeting on August 5, 2020. The Planning Commission approved
Resolution 2020-08 in support of the proposed amendment, declaring the proposed
amendment to be consistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City of
Grand Island. The CRA approved and forwarded the redevelopment plan along with the
recommendation of the planning commission to the City Council for consideration at its
meeting on August 12, 2020.
Discussion
Tonight, Council will hold a public hearing to take testimony on the proposed plan
amendment (including the cost benefit analysis that was performed regarding this
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proposed project) and to enter into the record a copy of the plan amendment that would
authorize a redevelopment contract under consideration by the CRA.
Council is being asked to approve a resolution approving the cost benefit analysis as
presented in the redevelopment plan along with the amended redevelopment plan for
CRA Area #25 and authorizes the CRA to execute a contract for TIF based on the
redevelopment plan. The redevelopment plan specifies that the TIF will be used to offset
allowed costs for acquisition of property. The cost benefit analysis included in the plan
finds that this project meets the statutory requirements for an eligible TIF project and that
it will not negatively impact existing services within the community or shift additional
costs onto the current residents of Grand Island and the impacted school districts. Eligible
expenses are estimated at over $360,000 for identified expenses eligible for tax increment
financing associated with the proposed redevelopment plan. The bond for this project will
be issued for a period of 15 years and will end upon final payment of the bond principal
and any associated interest. The proposed bond for this project will be issued for the
expected TIF proceeds for the 15 year period of $359,625.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve the resolution
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
The CRA and Hall County Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Council
approve the Resolution necessary for the adoption and implementation of this plan.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution as submitted.
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Site Specific Redevelopment Plan
Grand Island CRA Area 25 (CAAP)
July 2020
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to approve a Redevelopment Plan for a specific project for Area 25 with in
the city, pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) and
provide for the financing of a specific infrastructure related project in Area 25.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY (10 ACRES LOCATED IN PART OF
THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4) OF SECTION (17) SEVENTEEN, TOWNSHIP
ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL
COUNTY, NEBRASKA) 6060 W. OLD POTASH HIGHWAY (NORTHWEST
CORNER OF 60TH ROAD AND OLD POTASH HIGHWAY) FOR INDUSTRIAL
USES, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF A 25,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING
FOR EXPANSION OF THE J&L WESTWARD ENTERPRISES, LLC SICKLE
SHARPENING BUSINESS
The use of Tax Increment Financing to aid in development expenses associated with
redevelopment of the property located at 6060 W. Old Potash Highway. The proposed
plans would include the development of a 25,000 square foot building and associated
private streets and parking to accommodate the business. The use of Tax Increment
Financing is an integral part of the development plan and necessary to make this project
affordable. The use of this property for industrial non-residential uses is consistent with
the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant (CAAP) reuse plan as approved and adopted by
the CAAP Reuse Committee and the Hall County Board of Supervisors. This project
would not be feasible without the use of TIF.
J & L Westward, LLC owns approximately 10 acres in the Southern Public Power
Industrial Park. Development of the property and expansion of the business is contingent
on Tax Increment Financing. J & L Westward, LLC has been located in Grand Island
since 1991 and has 30 full time employees. This is an opportunity for them to expand
both their business and their employee base, further supporting the local agricultural
community. The $108,000 purchase price of this property is a TIF eligible activity. The
developer is responsible for and has provided evidence that they can secure adequate debt
financing to cover the costs associated with this project. The Grand Island Community
Redevelopment Authority (CRA) intends to pledge the ad valorem taxes generated over
the 15-year period beginning January 1, 2022 towards the allowable costs and associated
financing for the acquisition and site work.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE
PROPERTY WILL COME FROM THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY:
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Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A tract of land being a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 SE
1/4), Section Seventeen (17), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the
6th P.M. , Hall County, Nebraska, and more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a Survey Marker Spike and L.S. Washer at the Southeast Corner of the
Southeast Quarter of Section 17 and assuming the South line of said Southeast Quarter
bearing S 89° 32' 20" W and all bearings contained herein are relative thereto; thence S
89° 32' 20" W on said South line distance of 600.00 feet; thence N 00° 08' 28" E parallel
with the East line of said Southeast Quarter a distance of 735.00 feet to a 5/8” rebar
w/cap; thence N 89° 32' 20" E parallel with said South line of the Southeast Quarter a
distance of 600.00 feet to the East line of said Southeast Quarter; thence S 00° 06' 28" W
on said East line a distance of 735.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
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Location Map
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The tax increment will be captured for the tax years the payments for which become
delinquent in years 2023 through 2037 inclusive.
The real property ad valorem taxes on the current valuation will continue to be paid
to the normal taxing entities. The increase will come from the construction of a
building to house the J & L Westward business. This use is permitted at this
location.
Statutory Pledge of Taxes.
In accordance with Section 18-2147 of the Act and the terms of the Resolution
providing for the issuance of the TIF Note, the Authority hereby provides that any ad
valorem tax on the Redevelopment Project Area for the benefit of any public body be
divided for a period of fifteen years after the effective date of this provision as set forth in
the Redevelopment Contract, consistent with this Redevelopment Plan. Said taxes shall
be divided as follows:
a. That portion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate
fixed each year by or for each public body upon the redevelopment project valuation shall
be paid into the funds, of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes
collected by or for the bodies; and
b. That portion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the
redevelopment project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to and, when
collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of; the interest on,
and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes, or advances on money
to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such
Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, a redevelopment project.
When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness including interest
and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and
County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such redevelopment
project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies.
Pursuant to Section 18-2150 of the Act, the ad valorem tax so divided is hereby pledged
to the repayment of loans or advances of money, or the incurring of any indebtedness,
whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, by the CRA to finance or refinance, in
whole or in part, the redevelopment project, including the payment of the principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on such bonds, loans, notes, advances, or indebtedness.
Redevelopment Plan Amendment Complies with the Act:
The Community Development Law requires that a Redevelopment Plan and Project
consider and comply with a number of requirements. This Plan Amendment meets the
statutory qualifications as set forth below.
1. The Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by
action of the Grand Island City Council on July 25, 2017.[§18-2109] Such
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declaration was made after a public hearing with full compliance with the public
notice requirements of §18-2115 of the Act.
2. Conformation to the General Plan for the Municipality as a whole. [§18-2103 (13)
(a) and §18-2110]
Grand Island adopted a Comprehensive Plan on July 13, 2004. This property is not
located within Grand Island or the 2 mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island.
Hall County adopted their comprehensive plan including the CAAP redevelopment plan
on April 20, 2004. This redevelopment plan amendment and project are consistent with
the Hall County Comprehensive Plan and the CAAP Reuse Plan, in that no changes in the
Comprehensive Plan elements are intended. This plan merely provides funding for the
developer to develop property with permitted uses on this property as defined by the
current and effective zoning regulations. The Hall County Regional Planning
Commission held a public hearing at their meeting on August 5, 2020 and passed
Resolution 2020-08 confirming that this project is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan for the Hall County.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following
items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
a. Land Acquisition:
This Redevelopment Plan provides for real property acquisition and this plan amendment
does not prohibit such acquisition. There is no proposed acquisition by the authority
Property acquisition is an eligible activity for this project.
b. Demolition and Removal of Structures:
The project to be implemented with this plan does not provide for the demolition and
removal any structures on this property.
c. Future Land Use Plan
Within the Hall County Comprehensive Plan as adopted and updated since 2004 this area
and all of the CAAP grounds are designated as CAAP Reuse Area. According to the
CAAP Reuse Plan this particular area is planned for Agriculture and Special Industrial
Uses. This property is in private ownership. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111] The attached
map also is an accurate site plan of the area after redevelopment. [§18-2111(5)]
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Site Layout
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Proposed Building
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d. Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or
other Planning changes.
The area is zoned AG/SI-Special Agriculture/Industrial zone. No zoning changes are
anticipated with this project. No changes are anticipated in street layouts or grades. No
changes are anticipated in building codes or ordinances. Nor are any other planning
changes contemplated. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The developer is proposing to construct a 25,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The
proposed development is within the site coverage and intensity of use limits of the
district. This is a permitted use at this location. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
Municipal sewer and water are not available to this development.
Electric utilities are sufficient for the proposed use of this building.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
4. The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of individuals and
families displaced as a result of plan implementation. This property, owned by the
developer, is vacant and has been vacant for more than 1 year; no relocation is
contemplated or necessary. [§18-2103.02]
5. No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in any
property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106] No members of the
authority or staff of the CRA have any interest in this property.
6. Section 18-2114 of the Act requires that the Authority consider:
a. Method and cost of acquisition and preparation for redevelopment and estimated
proceeds from disposal to redevelopers.
The developer owns this property and acquisition is not part of the request for tax
increment financing. The estimated costs of redevelopment of this property is
$2,042,483 Acquisition of the property was $108,000 along with site prep cost of
$52,700. A total of $111,373 will be spent on improvements to street maintained
publicly and privately. Planning related expenses for Architectural and Engineering
services of $79,375 and are included as a TIF eligible expense. Legal, Fees including a
reimbursement to the City and the CRA of $12,100 are included as TIF eligible expense.
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The total of the TIF eligible expenses is $363,548. The CRA will issue a zero percent
interest bond in the amount of $359,625 the total TIF requested and expected over the 15
year period. It is anticipated that this will generate $252,647 of capital at the beginning
of this project if the borrower can finance the debt at 5% interest over 15 years.
No property will be transferred to redevelopers by the Authority. The developer will
provide and secure all necessary financing.
b. Statement of proposed method of financing the redevelopment project.
The developer will provide all necessary financing for the project. The Authority will
assist the project by granting the sum of $359,625 from the proceeds of the TIF. This
indebtedness will be repaid from the Tax Increment Revenues generated from the project.
TIF revenues shall be made available to repay the original debt and associated interest
after January 1, 2022 through December 2037.
c. Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families.
No families will be displaced as a result of this plan.
7. Section 18-2113 of the Act requires:
Prior to recommending a redevelopment plan to the governing body for approval, an
authority shall consider whether the proposed land uses and building requirements in the
redevelopment project area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in
conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development
of the city and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs,
promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as
well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including, among other
things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from
fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the
healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate
transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational and
community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design and
arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the
recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations or conditions of blight.
The Authority has considered these elements in proposing this Plan Amendment. This
amendment, in and of itself will promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. This
will have the intended result of preventing recurring elements of unsafe buildings and
blighting conditions. This will accomplish the goal of encouraging appropriate industrial
development at the CAAP.
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8. Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed between September 2020 and
December of 2021. Excess valuation should be available for this project for 15 years
beginning with the 2022 tax year.
9. Justification of Project
The property at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant has been touted as one of the
premiere industrial sites in the State of Nebraska for more than 20 years. This property
has developed slowly because of lack of municipal infrastructure and lack of activity at
the site. This new manufacturing facility and the associated new building(s) may be the
seeds that will create additional growth in this area. The Nebraska Legislature and
Governor in approving the use of TIF within former military sites within the state
recognized the challenges with redeveloping this large, mostly abandoned sites.
It is also anticipated that this project will create 6 full and 3 part time jobs with aggregate
wages of $267,000 and benefits.
10. Cost Benefit Analysis Section 18-2113 of the Act, further requires the Authority
conduct a cost benefit analysis of the plan amendment in the event that Tax Increment
Financing will be used. This analysis must address specific statutory issues.
As authorized in the Nebraska Community Development Law, §18-2147, Neb. Rev. Stat.
(2012), the City of Grand Island has analyzed the costs and benefits of the proposed
Redevelopment Project, including:
Project Sources and Uses. Approximately $359,625 in public funds from tax increment
financing provided by the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority will be
required to complete the project. This investment by the Authority will leverage
$2,586,781 in private sector financing; a private investment of $7.19 for every TIF dollar
invested.
Description TIF Funds Private Funds Total
Site Acquisition $108,000 $108,000
Legal and Plan*12100 $12,100
Engineering/Arch 79375 $79,375
Public and Private
Streets 107450 $3,923 $111,373
Site Prep/Grading 52700
New Construction $1,682,858 $1,682,858
Equipment $900,000 $900,000
TOTALS $359,625 $2,586,781 $2,946,406
Use of Funds.
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Tax Revenue. The property to be redeveloped is anticipated to have a January 1, 2019,
valuation of $94,373. Based on the 2019 levy this would result in a real property tax of
approximately $1,234. It is anticipated that the assessed value will increase by
$1,634,594 upon full completion, as a result of the site redevelopment. This development
will result in an estimated tax increase of approximately $23,600 annually. The tax
increment gained from this Redevelopment Project Area would not be available for use
as general tax revenues, for a period of 15 years, or such shorter time as may be required
to amortize the TIF bond, but would be used for eligible private redevelopment costs to
enable this project to be realized.
Estimated 2019 assessed value:$ 94,373
Estimated value after completion $ 1,728,967
Increment value $ 1,634,594
Annual TIF generated (estimated)$ 23,600
TIF bond issue $ 359,625
(a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing;
The redevelopment project area currently has an estimated valuation of $94,373. The
proposed redevelopment will create additional valuation of $1,634,594. No tax shifts are
anticipated from the project. This project will not have a direct negative impact on local
schools systems. The school system will gain an immediate bump in personal property
taxes from the new equipment purchases and a long-term benefit from the additional tax
base created on the property. No new roads will be created for this project. The project
creates additional valuation that will support taxing entities long after the project is paid
off.
(b) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax
impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project;
No additional public service needs have been identified. Existing water and waste
water facilities will not be impacted by this development. The electric utility has
sufficient capacity to support the development. It is not anticipated that this will impact
schools in any significant way. Fire and police protection are available and should not be
negatively impacted by this development.
(c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
This will create some additional employment in the area. Unemployment is low in
this area. The impacts on existing employers in the area will be minimal as there are not
many new employees.
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(d) Impacts on other employers and employees within the city or village and the
immediate area that are located outside of the boundaries of the area of the
redevelopment project; and
This project will not have a negative impact on other employers in any manner
different from any other expanding business within the Grand Island area.
(e) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This project is consistent the goals of the CAAP Reuse Plan and would be a step
forward in creating the industrial district envisioned with that redevelopment. These
types of uses that do not mix well with residential uses are ideal for property that is
highly restricted for residential development.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed during between September
of 2020 and December 31 of 2021. The base tax year should be calculated on the value
of the property as of January 1, 2021. Excess valuation should be available for this
project for 15 years beginning in 2022 with taxes due in 2023. Excess valuation will be
used to pay the TIF Indebtedness issued by the CRA per the contract between the CRA
and the developer for a period not to exceed 15 years or an amount not to exceed
$359,625 the projected amount of increment based upon the anticipated value of the
project and current tax rate. Based on the estimates of the expenses of the rehabilitation
the developer will spend at least $363,548 on TIF eligible activities. The CRA will
reserve the right to issue additional debt for this project upon notification by the
developer of sufficient expenses and valuation to support such debt in the form of a
second or third bond issuance.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item E-2
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1
(Melodee A. Anderson- 3515 W Old Potash Highway and R & D
Investments, LLC- 120 Diers Avenue)
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:August 25, 2020
Subject:Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-
1 (Melodee A. Anderson- 3515 W Old Potash Highway and R
& D Investments, LLC- 120 Diers Avenue)
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.
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
Public right-of-way is needed to accommodate intersection improvements for the Old Potash
Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1. The property owners have signed the
necessary documents to grant the property, as shown on the attached drawings.
Engineering staff of the Public Works Department negotiated with the property owners for such
purchases.
Property Owner Legal Description Amount
MELODEE A.
ANDERSON,
TRUSTEE
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 1, ANDERSON THIRD
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY,
NEBRASKA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1,
22,540.00
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ANDERSON THIRD SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, POINT ALSO BEING ON THE
SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OLD POTASH HIGHWAY;
THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N89o27’25”E ALONG
THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1, LINE ALSO BEING THE
SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OLD POTASH HIGHWAY; A
DISTANCE OF 348.11 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID LOT 1; THENCE S00o57’24”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF
SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 30.50 FEET; THENCE S89o28’39”W
A DISTANCE OF 12.73 FEET THENCE N79o21’21”W A DISTANCE
OF 77.24 FEET; THENCE N89o05’25”W A DISTANCE OF 259.84
FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE
N00o59’34”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A
DISTANCE OF 8.92 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
TRACT CONTAINS 5,302 SF.
R & D
INVESTMENTS,
LLC
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 2, COMMONWEALTH
BUSINESS PARK SECOND SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA; THENCE ON AN
ASSUMED BEARING OF N01o37’52”W ALONG THE WEST LINE
OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 10.31 FEET; THENCE
S89o05’25”E A DISTANCE OF 158.95 FEET; THENCE N89o28’39”E
A DISTANCE OF 172.30 FEET; THENCE N44o18’07”E A
DISTANCE OF 13.81 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF
SAID LOT 2, POINT ALSO BEING THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF DIERS AVENUE; THENCE S01o34’58”E ALONG THE
EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, LINE ALSO BEING THE WEST
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID DIERS AVENUE, A DISTANCE
OF 16.42 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2,
POINT ALSO BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OLD POTASH & THE WEST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF SAID DIERS AVENUE; THENCE S89o31’31”W
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2, LINE ALSO BEING
THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID OLD POTASH, A
DISTANCE OF 341.04 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
TRACT CONTAINS 2,574 SF.
$12,870.00
Total= $35,410.00
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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
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council conduct a Public Hearing and approve
acquisitions of the public right-of-way from the affected property owners, in the total amount of
$35,410.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acquisitions.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item E-3
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Easements for Old Potash
Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1 (R & D
Investments, LLC- 120 Diers Avenue)
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-10.
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:August 25, 2020
Subject:Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Easements for
Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project
No. 2019-P-1 (R & D Investments, LLC- 120 Diers
Avenue)
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.
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
A public easements is needed to accommodate the roadway improvements along Old
Potash Highway. The property owner has signed the necessary documents to grant the
property, as shown on the attached drawing.
Engineering staff of the Public Works Department negotiated with the property owner for
such purchase.
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Property Owner Legal Description Amount
R & D INVESTMENTS,
LLC
A PERMANENT ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOT
2, COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT
2, COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF A PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE ON
AN ASSUMED BEARING N01o37’52”W ALONG THE
WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 10.31 FEET
TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED
RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N01o37’52”W ALONG
THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 65.00
FEET; THENCE S89o05’25”E A DISTANCE OF 20.02 FEET;
THENCE S01o37’52”E PARALLEL AND 20.00 FEET EAST
OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF
65.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE
N89o05’25”W ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, A DISTANCE OF
20.02 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
PERMANENT EASEMENT CONTAINS 1,300 SF MORE OR
LESS.
and
A PERMANENT UTILTIY EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOT
2, COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING N01o34’58”W
ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE
OF 56.99 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE, THENCE
AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION
HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 029o14’13”, A RADIUS OF
230.00 FEET; A CHORD BEARING OF N13o16’32”E WITH
$4,710.00
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A CHORD DISTANCE OF 116.10 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH
OF 117.36 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
N12o45’05”W A DISTANCE OF 22.00 FEET TO A POINT
ON THE EAST LINE OF AN EXISTING UTILTIY
EASEMENT; THENCE N16o14’55”E ALONG A EAST LINE
OF SAID EXISTING UTILITY EASEMENT A DISTANCE
OF 36.88 FEET; THENCE S89o49’05”E ALONG A SOUTH
LINE OF SAID EXISTING UTILTIY EASEMENT A
DISTANCE OF 2.17 FEET; THENCE S12o45’05”E A
DISTANCE OF 33.22 FEET; THENCE AROUND A CURVE
IN A COUNTER CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A
DELTA ANGLE OF 007o08’55”, A RADIUS OF 230.00
FEET; A CHORD BEARING OF S31o28’05”W WITH A
CHORD DISTANCE OF 28.68 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF
28.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT CONTAINS 582 SQ
FT MORE OR LESS.
TOTAL= $4,710.00
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
acquisition of public easements from the affected property owner for Old Potash
Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acquisitions.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item E-4
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way and Public
Easements for Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements;
Project No. 2019-P-1 (Barr None, LLC- 111 Diers Avenue)
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-11.
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:August 25, 2020
Subject:Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way
and Public Easements for Old Potash Highway Roadway
Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1 (Barr None, LLC-
111 Diers Avenue)
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.
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
Public right-of-way and easements are needed to accommodate the roadway
improvements along Old Potash Highway.
Negotiations were conducted with the property owner over the last several months. After
being unable to reach a mutually agreeable solution, a condemnation hearing was held in
Hall County Court on August 14, 2020. The appointed Board of Appraisers has issued
their determination. The following is a summary of the appraised amounts offered and the
amounts based on the determination of the court appointed appraisers.
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Acquisition Type Amount Offered Condemnation Amount
Public Right-of-Way $18,450.00 $18,450.00
Permanent Utility Easement $ 5,280.00 $12,375.00
Permanent Drainage Easement $19,470.00 $12,375.00
Totals=$43,200.00 $43,200.00
Property Owner Legal Description Amount
BARR NONE, LLC
A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
CONSISTING OF PART OF A TRACT OF LAND
DESCRIBED AS A PART OF LOT THREE (3),
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, AN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL
COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
LOT 3, POINT ALSO BEING AT THE ITNERSECTION OF
THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OLD POTASH
HIGHWAY & EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DIERS
AVENUE; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF
N01o59’16”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A
DISTANCE OF 24.84 FEET; TEHNCE S45o48’00”E A
DISTANCE OF 28.98 FEET; THENCE N89o28’39”E A
DISTANCE OF 136.80 FEET; THENCE N37o10’05”E A
DISTANCE OF 61.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST
LINE OF HIGHWAY 281 AS DESCRIBED IN DEED
DOCUMENT NO. 70-004933; THENCE S01o33’52”E
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY 281, A
DISTANCE OF 10.33 FEET TO A WESTERLY CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 281 RIGHT-OF-WAY; THENCE S33o59’41”W
ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY 281
RIGHT-OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF 51.59 FEET TO A
POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3, POINT
ALSO BEING ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
OLD POTASH HIGHWAY; THENCE S89o30’38”W ALONG
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF
165.02 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID RIGHT-
OF-WAY CONTAINS 1,366 SQUARE FEET MORE OR
LESS
AND
A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR A UTILITY EASEMENT
CONSISTING OF PART OF A TRACT OF LAND
DESCRIBED AS A PART OF LOT THREE (3),
$43,200.00
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COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, AN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL
COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT
3, COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION,
AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
NEBRASKA, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-
WAY TRACT; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING
N01o59’16”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A
DISTANCE OF 24.84 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED ROW TRACT, SAID POINT
ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
N01o59’126”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3,
A DISTANCE OF 32.90 FEET TO A POINT OF
CURVATURE; THENCE ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 3,
AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION
HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 7o00’29”, A RADIUS OF
170.00 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF N02o15’27”E WITH
A CHORD DISTANCE OF 20.78 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH
OF 20.79 FEET; THENCE S21o05’31”E A DISTANCE OF
57.58 FEET; THENCE S01o04’29”E A DISTANCE OF 20.13
FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
PROPOSED ROW TRACT; THENCE N45o48’00”W ALONG
THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID PROPOSED ROW
TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 28.98 FEET TO A POINT OF
BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT
CONTAINS 782 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS.
AND
A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR A DRAINAGE
EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF A TRACT OF
LAND DESCRIBED AS A PART OF LOT THREE (3),
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, AN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL
COUNTY, NEBRASAKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT A SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 3,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, AN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
NEBRASKA; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF
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S89o30’38”W ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
OF OLD POTASH HIGHWAY, A DISTANCE OF 35.01
FEET TO A SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A PROPOSED
RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE N33o59’41”E ALONG
THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-
WAY TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 51.59 FEET TO A
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-
WAY TRACT; THENCE N01o30’24”W ALONG THE EAST
LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, A
DISTANCE OF 10.33 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY, SAID
POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE S37o10’05”W ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY
LINE OF SAID PROPOSED ROW TRACT, A DISTANCE OF
61.03 FEET TO A SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
PROPOSED ROW TRACT; THENCE S89o28’39”W ALONG
THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED ROW TRACT, A
DISTANCE OF 12.12 FEET; THENCE N20o53’08”E A
DISTANCE OF 80.91 FEET; THENCE N01o28’59”W A
DISTANCE OF 73.36 FEET; THENCE N03o11’21”W A
DISTANCE OF 95.09 FEET; THENCE N55o00’09”W A
DISTANCE OF 21.43 FEET; THENCE N03o11’21”W A
DISTANCE OF 10.83 FEET; THENCE N86o48’389”E A
DISTANCE OF 27.24 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HIGHWAY 281; THENCE
S01o30’24”E ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
OF SAID HIGHWAY 281, A DISTANCE OF 213.67 FEET
TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT
DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONTAINS 2,884 SQUARE FEET
MORE OR LESS.
TOTAL= $43,200.00
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 conduct a Public Hearing and approve
acquisition of public easements and public right-of-way from the affected property owner
for Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acquisitions.
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US-281 16'PROPOSED US-281 TURN LANE
PROPOSED CONCRETE FLUME TO
INTERCEPT HIGHWAY DRAINAGE
AREA INLET
AREA INLET
PROPOSED
TEMPORARY EASEMENT
PROPOSED PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT
DRAINAGE
PATH (TYP.)DRAIN. EASE.(WIDTH VARIES)RECONSTRUCT PARKING TO
RAISE OUTER CURB LINE (TYP.)
7' SIDEWALK
6' TERRACE
EXISTING
40' R.O.W.3.5' R.O.W.
PROPOSED R.O.W.
24.5'
GRADING LIMITS
7'
5.4'
32'
DIERS AVENUEOLD POTASH HIGHWAY10' TEMP.EASE.49' DRIVEWAY
EXISTING STALLS = 44
STALLS FOLLOWING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS = 44
(BOTH COUNTS EXCLUDE TRAILER PARKING)
EXISTING 16'
UTILITY EASEMENT
PARKING STALL IMPACT
PARKING STALL IMPACT
OWNER: BARR NONE LLC.
LOT 3, COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBD.
ADDRESS: 111 N DIERS AVE
893 S.F. RIGHT-OF-WAY
16177 S.F. TEMPORARY EASEMENT
3053 S.F. PERMANENT EASEMENT
TRACT 18
www.olsson.comTEL 308.384.8750
201 East 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
TRACT 18
PROTECT SIGN 28.2'TEMP.EASE.WIDTHVARIES1' CURB TO EASE.2' CURBTO FLUMEDRAIN. EASE.(WIDTH VARIES)20'18'
PROPOSED PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of August 11, 2020 City Council Regular
Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 11, 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 August 11, 2020. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on August 5, 2020.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mike Paulick, Justin Scott, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Vaughn Minton,
Julie Hehnke, Clay Schutz, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. Councilmember Jeremy Jones
was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz, City
Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Patrick Brown, Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof and
Public Works Director John Collins.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to adjourn to the
Board of Equalization. Motion adopted.
#2020-BE-2 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Sanitary Sewer District No. 543;
Willow Street. Public Works Director John Collins reported that Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc.
of Grand Island, Nebraska was hired to perform work on Sanitary Sewer District No. 543 in the
amount of $402,798.85. Work was completed at a price of $365,223.08; with additional costs of
$57,172.63. The costs for this project would be assessed to the adjacent property. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Stelk, second by Schutz to approve Resolution #2020-BE-2. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Schutz, second by Hehnke to return to Regular
Session. Motion adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Amy J Schutte dba Bella Design & Decor, 110 East 3rd Street
for a Class “C” Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an application for a
Class “C” Liquor License had been received from Amy J. Schutte dba Bella Design & Decor,
110 East 3rd Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application
submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on July 20, 2020; notice to
the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on August 1, 2020; notice to the
applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on July 27, 2020. Staff recommended
approval contingent upon final inspections. 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:
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#9780 - Consideration of Amending Grand Island City Code Section 2-21 - City Council
Members Compensation
#9781 - Consideration of Salary Ordinance
#9782 - Consideration of Approving Benefits for Sanitary Sewer District No. 543;
Willow Street
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.”
Councilmember Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9780 - Consideration of Amending Grand Island City Code Section 2-21 - City Council
Members Compensation
Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that a wage survey was completed in 2019
which included a review of Council compensation. Array responses indicated the midpoint
compensation should be adjusted to eight thousand four hundred dollars ($8,400.00). The
proposed increase would become effective the first regular Council meeting in December with
the seating of the next Council. Under current law, the filing fee for city council was based upon
the salary in effect for council members as of November 30 of the year preceding the election.
Staff made no recommendation.
Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to approve Ordinance #9780.
Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Boulevard spoke in opposition. It was mentioned that there had
been only 2 increases in the past 19 years. Several comments were made about this not being the
right time for an increase.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9780 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted no. Motion failed.
#9781 - Consideration of Salary Ordinance
Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that a Salary Ordinance was presented each
year as a part of the budget process. Wage changes presented were for bargaining units according
to their respective labor agreements and negotiated wages. Average union changes range from
zero to three percent. The Ordinance also included changes to the non-union positions. Changes
reflected a one and one half percent increase along with classification specific adjustments. The
adjustments were part of a three year plan to bring compensation closer to comparability of array
cities. A one-half percent increase in pension contribution had been factored into the non-union
rate calculations. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9781.
Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Boulevard spoke in support.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9781 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9781 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9781 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9782 - Consideration of Approving Benefits for Sanitary Sewer District No. 543;
Willow Street
This item was related to the above Board of Equalization item. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9782.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9782 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9782 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9782 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-3 was removed for further discussion. Motion
by Paulick, second by Hehnke to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-3. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 27, 2020 Joint Health Department Meeting.
Approving Minutes of July 28, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. (Heartland Events Center)
for Ratification of Nomination and Election of Board of Directors. City Clerk RaNae Edwards
reported this was item was done yearly to ratify the nomination and election of the Board of
Directors or the Heartland Events Center Board. Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Boulevard spoke
in support.
Motion by Stelk, second by Schutz to approve. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#2020-181 - Approving Request from Amy J Schutte, LLC dba Bella Design & Decor, 110 East
3rd Street, for a Class “C” Liquor License.
#2020-182 - Approving Bid Award - Electrostatic Precipitator Controls Upgrade with The
Babcock & Wilcox Company of Newport News, Virginia in an Amount of $177,790.80.
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#2020-183 - Approving Bid Award - Precipitator Bottom Ash & Industrial Cleaning at Platte
Generating Station - Fall 2020 with AIMS Companies of Scottsdale, Arizona in an Amount of
$163,346.25.
#2020-184 - Approving PGS Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Groundwater Services - Task
#15 with HDR Engineering, Inc. in an Amount no to exceed $35,600.00.
#2020-185 - Approving Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Grand Island and
the Union Local No. 1597, IBEW, AFL-CIO (Utilities Department).
#2020-186 - Approving Annual Payment for Utility Billing Software Support with N. Harris
Computer Corporation dba Advanced Utility Systems of Chicago, Illinois in an Amount of
$86,270.69.
#2020-187 - Approving Amendment No. 2 to Engineering Consulting Agreement for Sanitary
Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation– Downtown; Project No. 2019-S-1, Phase II with
Olsson, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $35,888.00 and a Revised Contract
Amount of $178,801.00.
#2020-188 - Approving 2019 Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response
Amendment.
#2020-189 - Approving Subordination Request for Tom and Cindy Tjaden located at 114
Cherokee Avenue.
RESOLUITONS:
#2020-190 - Consideration of Approving FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget for Railside Business
Improvement District and Setting Date for Board of Equalization. Finance Director Patrick
Brown reported that the City had received the 2020-2021 budget that provided for a total special
assessment of $119,985.06 within the Railside Business Improvement District. It was
recommended that the Board of Equalization on the proposed assessments be set for September
8, 2020.
Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Boulevard spoke in support. Amos Anson representing the
Railside Business Improvement District answered questions regarding what effort had taken
place on the north side of the tracks. He explained they would have to create a district or expand
the Railside district. Kara Lemburg, 1507 West 1st Street stated since the pandemic they had lost
3 businesses downtown. Cindy Johnson representing the Chamber of Commerce commented on
the changes since COVID-19 and the challenges for all businesses in Grand Island.
Motion by Hehnke, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2020-190. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2020-191 - Consideration of Approving FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget for Fonner Park
Business Improvement District and Setting Date for Board of Equalization. Finance Director
Patrick Brown reported that the City had received the 2020-2021 budget that provided for a total
special assessment of $49,490.00 within the Fonner Park Business Improvement District. It was
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recommended that the Board of Equalization on the proposed assessments be set for September
8, 2020.
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2020-191. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2020-192 - Consideration of Approving FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget for South Locust Street
Business Improvement District and Setting Date for Board of Equalization. Finance Director
Patrick Brown reported that the City had received the 2020-2021 budget that provided for a total
special assessment of $93,233.00 within the South Locust Street Business Improvement District.
It was recommended that the Board of Equalization on the proposed assessments be set for
September 8, 2020.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2020-192. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Conley to approve the payment of claims for the period of July 29,
2020 through August 11, 2020 for a total amount of $4,778,117.91. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
Review of Capital Equipment, Parks Projects, and Overall Budget Discussion. Finance Director
Patrick Brown presented the Capital Improvement 400 Funds. Public Works Capital projects
totaled $1,585,500.00. The 410 Fund included Capital equipment which was for computers -
$50,000.00; Fire - $1,202,000.00; Police – 524,315.00; Emergency Management – 87,000.00;
Streets Capital equipment - $877,702.00; Library – 720,000.00; and Parks Department Capital
equipment and golf - $393,300.00 for a total of $3,854,317.00 in the 410 Fund.
Fire Chief Cory Schmidt answered questions regarding Fire Station 2 expansion which was for
dorms. He stated on August 26, 2020 there would be an open house at the new Fire Station 4.
Library Director Steve Fosselman answered questions regarding the new HVAC system that was
needed at the library.
Reviewed were the Parks projects for 2021 totaling $1,612,500; 2022 - $1,475,000; and 2023 -
$1,050,000. Parks and Recreation Director Todd McCoy answered questions regarding adding
roads to the old cemetery. He stated asphalting the new cemetery was pretty much done. The
plan for Stolley Park was to replace the wading pool with a splash pad in 2022. Mr. Brown stated
sales tax was down 7.3% for July. All revenues were down for the month of July but not as much
as expected which was encouraging.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-2
Approving Re-appointment of Melissa Girard-Lemons to the
Animal Advisory Board
Mayor Steele has submitted the re-appointment of Melissa Girard-Lemons to the Animal Advisory
Board. The appointment would become effective September 1, 2020 upon approval by the City Council
and would expire on August 31, 2023.
Staff Contact: Mayor Roger Steele
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-3
Approving Request from Thomas Foutch, 1933 Santa Anita Drive
Unit B, Grand Island, Nebraska for Liquor Manager Designation
with Riverside Golf Club, 2820 Riverside Drive
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:August 25, 2020
Subject:Request from Thomas Foutch, 1933 Santa Anita Drive,
Grand Island, Nebraska for Liquor Manager Designation
with Riverside Golf Club, 2820 Riverside Drive
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Thomas Foutch, 1933 Santa Anita Drive, Grand Island, Nebraska has submitted an
application with the City Clerk’s Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction
with Riverside Golf Club, 2820 Riverside Drive.
This application has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk’s Office.
See Police Department report attached.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all liquor manager designations. All departmental reports
have been received.
Mr. Foutch has completed a state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the request.
2.Forward the requests with no recommendation.
3.Take no action on the request.
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the request for Liquor
Manager Designation.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the request from Thomas Foutch, 1933 Santa Anita Drive, Grand
Island, Nebraska for Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class “C-
007703” Liquor License for Riverside Golf Club, 2820 Riverside Drive.
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08/20/20
Grand Island Police Department
Officer Report for Incident L20081471
Nature: Liquor Lic Inv Address: 2820 RIVERSIDE DR; RIVERSIDE
GOLF CLUB
Location: PAOS Grand Island NE 68801
Offense Codes:
Received By: Dvorak T How Received: T Agency: GIPD
Responding Officers: Dvorak T
Responsible Officer: Dvorak T Disposition: CLO 08/20/20
When Reported: 14:05:37 08/17/20 Occurred Between: 14:05:37 08/17/20 and 14:05:37 08/17/20
Assigned To: Detail: Date Assigned: **/**/**
Status: Status Date: **/**/**Due Date: **/**/**
Complainant:
Last: First: Mid:
DOB: **/**/**Dr Lic: Address:
Race: Sex: Phone: City: ,
Offense Codes
Reported: Observed:
Circumstances
LT21 LT21 Restaurant
Responding Officers: Unit :
Dvorak T 309
Responsible Officer: Dvorak T Agency: GIPD
Received By: Dvorak T Last Radio Log: **:**:** **/**/**
How Received: T Telephone Clearance: CL CL Case Closed
When Reported: 14:05:37 08/17/20 Disposition: CLO Date: 08/20/20
Judicial Status: Occurred between: 14:05:37 08/17/20
Misc Entry: Jill and: 14:05:37 08/17/20
Modus Operandi: Description : Method :
Involvements
Date Type Description
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Officer Report for Incident L20081471 Page 4 of 5
08/20/20
Supplement
309
Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time:8-17-20
Reporting Officer:Sgt Dvorak #309
Unit #:CID
Thomas Foutch is applying to become the new liquor manager for Riverside Golf
Club. I reviewed the application, and observed that Thomas Foutch was born in
Colorado, and has extensive work and residence history in that State, dating
back to 1992. Foutch disclosed that he held a Colorado liquor manager license,
at the Denver Press Club, from 2017 to 2020.
Riverside Golf Club is a longstanding Grand Island institution, and has not
requested a new liquor manager investigation since 2014.
I searched for Thomas Foutch in Spillman and NCJIS. There is no record of local
Spillman contacts, and the only entry in NCJIS was for a valid Nebraska license
that was issued on July 24th. It appeared that Foutch only recently moved to
Grand Island, which was indicated on his previsous work history. I checked
Colorado records, and found that Foutch still posseses a valid Colorado license,
and has no convictions of record.
I also checked a Law Enforcement Only database that concentrates more on civil
records, lawsuits and bankruptcies. Foutch had no entries in this database.
Foutch indicated that he has been self employed, in a consulting business, for
about 20 years, in addition to his management position at the Denver Press Club.
I tried to contact the Club for comments and/or recommendations regarding
Foutch's tenure, but found that the Club is closed, due to Covid, with no
timetable for re-opening.
Since Foutch has been residing and working in Colorado for about two decades, it
is difficult to obtain pertinent criminal justice information on his past for
the purposes of a liquor license investigation. The minor traffic violations
that Thomas disclosed did not appear on his drivers history, and were from years
previous. No information that I was able to discover would cause concern for
this recommendation.
At this time, the Grand Island Police Department has no objection to Thomas
Foutch becoming the liquor manager at Riverside Golf Club.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-4
#2020-193 - Approving Master Pole Attachment License
Agreement between the City of Grand Island and USCOC
Nebraska/Kansas 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:August 25, 2020
Subject:Master Pole Attachment License Agreement between the
City of Grand Island and USCOC Nebraska/Kansas LLC
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
USCOC Nebraska/Kansas LLC, (US Cellular) a limited liability registered to do business
in Nebraska, has applied for approval to place wireless antenna facilities on City light
poles. The agreement follows agreements previously approved by council, which allow
private attachments to City’s utility poles, with some specific changes to this agreement
that were the result of negotiations between the USCOC Nebraska/Kansas LLC and
City’s Legal, Public Works, and Utilities Departments.
Discussion
The proposed agreement includes an initial five-year term and provides that its
attachments to the pole must meet safety and equipment requirements of the Utilities
Department. Council is advised that the trend in wireless communications is toward
smaller antennas, sometimes referred to as micro cells and distributed antenna systems,
for both data backhaul and mobile voice/data services. This trend is fueled by ever-
increasing demands for wireless access as well as the industry move toward 5G service,
which will be needed to support new technologies such as autonomous cars and the
“internet of things.” Thus, pole attachment agreements with USCOC Nebraska/Kansas
LLC and others will become more commonplace.
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 the Master Pole Attachment
License Agreement between the City of Grand Island and USCOC Nebraska/Kansas
LLC.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Master Pole Attachment License Agreement between the City of
Grand Island and USCOC Nebraska/Kansas LLC.
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Master Pole Attachment
License Agreement
Between
The City of Grand Island
&
USCOC Nebraska/Kansas,
LLC
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NON-EXCLUSIVE MASTER POLE ATTACHMENT LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made as of , 2020, between the City of Grand
Island, hereinafter called LICENSOR, and USCOC Nebraska/Kansas, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company, hereinafter called LICENSEE.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, LICENSOR is the owner of certain Street Lights or electric distribution
poles (“Utility Poles”) located within public rights-of-way within the boundaries of the City
of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, LICENSEE provides telecommunication services in the territory in
which LICENSOR provides electric power; and
WHEREAS, LICENSEE desires to install, maintain, and operate communications
and related equipment, conduit, utilities, and appurtenances in or upon certain of
LICENSOR’S Street Lights or Utility Poles; and
WHEREAS, LICENSOR and LICENSEE desire to enter into this Agreement to
define the general terms and conditions which govern their relationship with respect to
particular Sites (as defined herein) at which LICENSOR may wish to permit LICENSEE
to install, maintain, and operate its Equipment on said Street Lights or Utility Poles as
hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, LICENSOR and LICENSEE acknowledge that they will enter into a
site license supplement (“Supplement”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A,
with respect to each particular Site approved by the LICENSOR, as provided herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the
adequacy and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto, for
themselves, their successors and assigns, do hereby covenant and agree as follows
ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement:
A “Collocation” shall mean the mounting or installation of equipment on a tower,
pole, building or other structure for the purpose of transmitting and/or receiving
radio frequency signals for communications purposes.
B “Engineering Design Standards” shall mean those standards approved by the
Licensor’s Public Works and Utilities Departments.
C “Equipment” shall mean messengers, guy strands, aerial wires, cables,
amplifiers, associated power supply equipment and other transmission
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apparatus necessary for the proper operation of LICENSEE’S
telecommunication system including without limitation cabinets, antennae,
utilities and fiber that comprise a Small Cell installation.
D “Small Cell” shall mean the Equipment attached to LICENSOR’S Street Light or
Utility Pole that comprises part of a Network operated by LICENSEE for the
provision of Telecommunications Services.
E “Make-Ready Costs” shall mean materials, labor, engineering, supervision, site
work, and tree trimming costs required in connection with LICENSEE’S
installation or modification of Equipment on a Street Light or Utility Pole. Make-
Ready Costs shall include the actual costs of changing out Street Lights or Utility
Poles (to the extent LICENSOR will be required to change out Street Lights or
Utility Poles under this Agreement), including the cost of installation, temporary
construction, and all other necessary construction in accordance with applicable
industry and safety standards. In addition, Make-Ready Costs include
reimbursement to LICENSOR for its removal of lights and lighting equipment
and LICENSOR owned communications and/or security equipment, if any, from
existing Street Lights or Utility Poles not being used jointly by LICENSOR and
LICENSEE and reinstalling them on replacement Street Lights or Utility Poles
installed by LICENSEE for joint use by LICENSOR and LICENSEE. Make-
Ready Costs shall be actual and documented costs, with documentation to be
provided by LICENSOR to LICENSEE within thirty (30) days of receipt of
LICENSEE' S written request. Make-Ready Costs shall not include fees which
may be separately charged to LICENSEE pursuant to City Ordinance for plan
review, permits, and inspections required in connection with any work to be
performed by LICENSEE in LICENSOR’S Right-of-Way or other areas.
F “Non-Standard Street Light” shall mean any decorative Street Light needed for
LICENSEE’S use under this Agreement, whether or not such decorative Street
Light is located within a historic district.
G “Property” shall mean City Right-of-Way within the City as may be approved by
LICENSOR pursuant to a fully-executed Supplement.
H “Right-of-Way” or “ROW” shall mean right-of-way dedicated to the public and
accepted by the LICENSOR in trust for public use or acquired in fee by the
LICENSOR for purposes of maintaining streets and street improvements,
including utility easements platted in the front of platted lots which are permitted
for use by utilities other than those operated by LICENSOR. However, the term
Right-of-Way does not include any easements acquired by the LICENSOR that
are limited to municipal uses only, such as sewer, water, drainage, or other
municipal purposes, regardless of whether such easements are acquired
through the platting process or any other acquisition (and regardless of whether
such easements are referred to elsewhere as Right-of-Way) and shall not
include any place or property that does not contain or will not contain Street
Lights or Utility Poles owned and maintained by the LICENSOR.
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I “Site” shall mean LICENSOR’S Street Light or Utility Pole in the Right-of-Way as
may be approved by LICENSOR pursuant to a fully-executed Supplement,
licensed to LICENSEE on a non-exclusive basis, and such areas as necessary
to provide access for utilities, ingress and egress, and to maintain LICENSEE’S
Equipment (to the extent LICENSOR owns and holds control over the property
to be used for ingress and egress), as approved in each Supplement to this
Agreement.
J “Street Lights” shall mean poles used or to be used for LICENSOR’S lighting in
the Right-of-Way as may be approved by LICENSOR in a Supplement. The
term Street Lights includes Non-Standard Street Lights; however, the term does
not include signal lights, traffic poles, power poles, traffic devices, or light poles
for sports fields or arenas, stadium lighting or other lighting of any kind, and
does not pertain to poles or other structures owned by others regardless of
whether maintained by the LICENSOR for lighting or any other purpose.
K “Utility Pole” shall mean a City pole that holds cable television or telephone lines
or an electric distribution pole and wires that carry approximately 14,000 volts. It
shall not include an electric transmission pole and wires that carry 69,000 volts
or more.
L “Telecommunications Services” or “Services” has the same meaning as that
term is defined in the United States Code, 47 U.S.C. 153 (53) or any other use
authorized by and licensed to LICENSEE by the FCC.
ARTICLE II. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
A By this Agreement, LICENSOR agrees that LICENSEE may install and maintain
its Equipment under the terms and conditions in this Agreement and each
applicable Supplement to be entered into from time to time.
B LICENSEE may install and maintain Equipment on LICENSOR’S Street Lights
and Utility Poles, with such installations to be limited to replacement when
required either due to insufficient loading capacity or space, including separation
and clearance requirements established by NESC, or mutual written agreement
between the Parties of existing Street Lights or Utility Poles or the use of
existing Street Lights or Utility Poles (with all such Street Lights and Utility Poles
to be used jointly by LICENSOR and LICENSEE), when feasible or available.
However, if such are not available for use or replacement, the Parties
acknowledge that this Agreement does not limit any rights LICENSEE may have
to install and maintain LICENSEE-owned poles (“LICENSEE Poles”) at other
locations within LICENSOR’S Right-of-Way, with the design, location, and
placement as approved by LICENSOR pursuant to LICENSOR’S Ordinances,
the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (the “MUTCD”), or other
regulations then in effect. LICENSOR makes no representation or warranty as to
the condition of its existing Street Lights or Utility Poles. Any use of City conduit
by LICENSEE shall require a separate mutually-approved agreement with fees,
rates and terms between the LICENSOR and LICENSEE.
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C Subject to the provisions of the Agreement, including the proper execution of
APPENDIX 1 and 2, LICENSOR hereby issues to LICENSEE, for any lawful
Telecommunications Services purpose, a revocable nonexclusive authorization
for the attachment of LICENSEE’S Equipment to LICENSOR’S poles within the
territory in which both parties now or hereafter operate.
D No use, however extended, of LICENSOR’S poles or payment of any fees or
charges required under this Agreement shall create or vest in LICENSEE any
ownership or property rights in said poles, but LICENSEE’S rights therein shall
be and remain a mere license. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to
compel LICENSOR to construct, retain, extend, place or maintain any facilities
not needed for its own service requirements, nor to reconstruct, replace or
substitute any facilities damaged, destroyed or discontinued.
E LICENSEE acknowledges that LICENSOR has heretofore entered into, and may
in the future enter into, agreements and arrangements with third parties allowing
the attachment of their facilities to the poles covered by this Agreement.
LICENSOR agrees that no such agreement or arrangement will, in any way,
diminish the scope of the license granted hereby or LICENSEE’S rights
hereunder.
F LICENSEE’S attachment to poles belonging to a third party shall be subject to
any restrictions in the Agreement between that third party and LICENSOR
authorizing the attachment.
ARTICLE III. FEES AND CHARGES
A LICENSEE shall pay to LICENSOR the fees and charges specified in and in
accordance with the terms and conditions of APPENDIX 1.
Nonpayment of any amount due under this Agreement shall constitute a default under
Article XXV of this Agreement
At the expiration of Initial Term of this Agreement and at the end of each Renewal Term
thereafter, LICENSOR may adjust the fees and charges specified in APPENDIX 1 after
notice made in writing to LICENSEE not later than sixty (60) days before the end of the
then current Term. Any such adjustment shall reflect only changes in LICENSOR’S
costs, determined in a manner consistent with the determination of the fees and
charges specified in APPENDIX 1 and shall not exceed recurring annual fees
established by law applicable law
ARTICLE IV. SPECIFICATIONS
LICENSEE’S fiber, cable, and Equipment shall be placed and maintained in
accordance with the requirements and specifications of APPENDIX 2. LICENSOR
shall have the right, upon reasonable notice to LICENSEE, to make reasonable
changes and amendments to APPENDIX 2, as controlling laws and regulations are
revised. Unless different standards are specified herein, the provisions of the
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National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code, and any
amendments thereto or replacements thereof, shall be applicable.
Unless otherwise waived in writing by LICENSOR, at LICENSEE’S sole expense, a
qualified and experienced professional engineer possessing a valid professional
engineer license issued by the State of Nebraska must sign or stamp the construction
drawings provided to LICENSOR. LICENSEE must participate in a pre-construction
survey and LICENSEE’s general contractor may conduct the post-construction
inspection and certify that LICENSEE’S Equipment were installed on the identified poles
in compliance with the standards APPENDIX 2. The professional engineer’s
qualifications must include experience performing such work, or substantially similar
work, on electric transmission or distribution systems
ARTICLE V. LEGAL AUTHORITY
The parties shall at all times observe and comply with, and the provisions of this
Agreement are subject to all laws, ordinances and regulations which in any manner
affect the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement, so long as such
laws, ordinances or regulations remain in effect.
ARTICLE VI. ISSUANCE OF LICENSES
A Before LICENSEE shall replace or make use of any of LICENSOR’S existing
Street Lights or Utility Poles within any Property, the Site licensed to LICENSEE
shall be as described in the applicable Supplement, as executed by the Parties.
LICENSEE shall request permission in writing for each site, which writing shall
be made by means of a completed application submitted in compliance with the
procedures set forth in this Agreement.
B Notwithstanding the foregoing, LICENSEE may, without submitting an
application for a new site, modify or replace all or a portion of Site that is subject
to an existing Supplement by making a permit request limited to such
modification or replacement, provided: (i) such modification or replacement
results in the installation of Equipment within the spaces designated or depicted
in the applicable Supplement; (ii) the resulting installation does not increase the
load on the applicable Street Light or Utility Pole or the utilization of the
Equipment beyond the loading or utilization, if any, that was established in the
applicable Supplement; (iii) the new or additional equipment would not be of the
type and frequency which would cause harmful interference which is measurable
in accordance with then-existing industry standards; (iv) the Equipment would
not interfere with the existence and operation of equipment of the LICENSOR or
other higher priority users or cause the Site to exceed FCC Radio Frequency
(“RF”) emission limits; and (v) the new or additional equipment is substantially
similar in design, height, width and color. Any request for such permit shall be
accompanied by: (a) a certification by a structural engineer licensed in the state
of Nebraska that the proposal meets the structural criteria in this Agreement; (b)
certification by a professional RF engineer that the new or additional equipment
will not cause interference with equipment of LICENSOR or other higher priority
users; and (c) current fees for permit and plan review.
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C Following approval of this Agreement, each individual Supplement may be
executed by LICENSOR’S Utilities Director and Public Works Director or
his/her/their designee(s) after approval of LICENSEE’S application by all
applicable City Departments, including any department of LICENSOR that owns
or controls property on which LICENSEE Poles would be placed.
D LICENSEE shall have the non-exclusive right, at its sole cost and expense, to
use each Site, as identified in each individual Supplement, for the purpose of
constructing, maintaining, repairing, and operating a telecommunications facility
and uses incidental thereto, in a manner consistent with the applicable
Supplement (“Approved Use”).
E Each application must be complete and include the applicable application fee.
Twenty (20) days after submission of an application, LICENSOR shall notify
LICENSEE whether the application is considered complete or incomplete. If an
application is considered incomplete, then LICENSOR shall identify the missing
information in writing to LICENSEE and LICENSEE may resubmit the revised
application within thirty (30) days. After the application fee has been paid, the
LICENSOR shall review the plans and application. After an application is
considered complete, LICENSOR shall approve or deny within ninety (90) days.
An application may be denied for reasons reasonably related to capacity, safety,
reliability, or engineering concerns, or if the LICENSEE Pole or proposed
attachment would violate LICENSOR’S Ordinances (including Engineering
Design Standards) or other laws of general applicability related to building
codes, electrical codes, or related standards, including, but not limited to, height,
size, traffic concerns (collectively, the “Code Standards”), zoning, aesthetics
(including color and the ability to blend in with historic features in historic
districts), or the other requirements of this Agreement. LICENSOR shall
document the basis for any denial, including the specific provisions of the Law(s)
on which the denial was based (if applicable), and send the documentation
(either electronically or by U.S. mail) to the LICENSEE on the day that it denies
an application.
F Along with each application, LICENSEE shall furnish LICENSOR detailed
construction plans and drawings for each individual Site, together with
necessary maps, indicating specifically the Street Light or Utility Pole of
LICENSOR to be used jointly by LICENSEE and LICENSOR, the number, size,
and character of the Equipment and Equipment to be placed by LICENSEE,
replacement of an existing Street Light or Utility Pole, if a replacement is
required or requested by LICENSOR or LICENSEE, any LICENSEE Pole(s)
which LICENSEE seeks to install, and any new installations for transmission
equipment, conduit, pull boxes, and appurtenances. For purposes of this
Section, LICENSOR will deliver written notices (including application approval)
electronically via the same system used by the LICENSEE to submit the
application or construction plans, or separately by email to the contact person
listed on LICENSEE’S submission.
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G In a consolidated application for collocation, LICENSEE may submit a request
for up to five (5) Sites. The information must be in detail by Site, so that the
LICENSOR can readily determine whether additional information is required for
an individual Site and review that individual Site expeditiously, rather than
reviewing voluminous data to determine which Site the data pertains to. If
approved, the Parties shall execute a Supplement for such individual Site or
Sites. Upon execution of the Supplement, LICENSEE shall have the right to use
the Site, and its contractors may obtain building permits and proceed with the
installation work in accordance with the terms of the Supplement and this
Agreement.
H In connection with LICENSEE’S initial installation or subsequent modifications,
LICENSEE shall replace Street Lights or Utility Poles, where required, purchase
Equipment, have electric, fiber and communications service lines installed at its
expense, and otherwise perform all other work at its own expense and in such
manner as to not interfere with LICENSOR’S use of the Property or the Site.
Such initial installations or subsequent modifications shall comply with Article
VIII, below.
I Except for emergencies, installations and equipment maintenance shall not be
scheduled during City events. Installation and maintenance shall also be
scheduled to accommodate ongoing or newly completed work in or near the
applicable LICENSOR Property, such as protection of newly planted turf or other
vegetation in City Parks, newly installed asphalt or sidewalks in Right-of-Way,
and other municipal work. In order to avoid such situations, LICENSEE shall
provide notice of the planned work at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance and
coordinate with the LICENSOR to develop a mutually acceptable schedule for
such work.
J Along with each application, LICENSEE shall submit a non-refundable
application fee in the amount of $500.00 (five hundred dollars) with an additional
$100.00 (one hundred dollars) for each site beyond five (5) in a single
application. The application fee shall be $250.00 (two hundred fifty dollars) for a
Utility Pole associated with the collocation of a small wireless facility.
K The application fees may be increased from time to time, based upon cost
studies conducted by LICENSOR to determine a reasonable approximation of
the objectively reasonable and non-discriminatory costs incurred by LICENSOR
and specifically related to and caused by the application. Such studies, and any
adjustments pursuant thereto, shall be subject to the limitations of applicable
Laws, including, without limitation, the FCC’s Declaratory Ruling and Third
Report and Order released September 27, 2018 (“FCC’s Order”) and other and
additional applicable Rules and Regulations of the FCC. Copies of each such
study shall be provided to LICENSEE for review so that LICENSEE may, without
being obligated to do so, provide LICENSOR with comments regarding the costs
detailed by the study and any proposed adjustment to LICENSOR’S fees. Any
ordinance changing the then-current application and plan review fees for
deployment of equipment on LICENSOR’S Street Lights and Utility Poles shall
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be applied on a competitively neutral and non-discriminatory basis, in
accordance with applicable Laws, and adopted by City Ordinance. LICENSOR
shall provide written notice to LICENSEE of any City Ordinance adjusting such
fees.
L In the event the FCC’s Order, rules or regulations is/are reversed or vacated in
whole or in part in a final decision issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, or
otherwise amended or vacated by the FCC or federal law, the Parties shall
negotiate, in good faith, and attempt to reach a mutually agreeable amendment
to this Agreement.
M After an application is approved and construction occurs, LICENSEE will be
responsible for any inspection fees as required by LICENSOR so long as such
inspection fees are the same as those imposed on other commercial businesses
and utilities in the City and are competitively neutral and non-discriminatory
basis, in accordance with applicable Laws, and adopted by City Ordinance.
N LICENSEE shall not authorize third parties to use LICENSOR’S Street Lights or
Utility Poles in any manner, and the LICENSOR reserves the sole right to
authorize such use by any third parties; provided, however, such use shall not
encroach on LICENSEE’S Equipment or other portions of the Site licensed to
LICENSEE, or otherwise interfere with LICENSEE’S Approved Use in violation
of this Agreement. Both Parties acknowledge that LICENSOR favors and
encourages a policy of collocation to minimize the number of new poles in the
City.
O LICENSEE shall not allow third parties to place signs, flags, advertising, or other
similar items on the Street Lights, Utility Poles or its Equipment. LICENSEE’S
own signage shall be limited to signs, decals, tags, or labels as required by
applicable Laws and be shown in the final Construction Drawings approved by
LICENSOR.
P Any replacement Street Lights, Utility Poles and LICENSEE Poles must conform
to permitting or review requirements for design or placement which may be
required by the LICENSOR with respect to any property in Historic Districts.
ARTICLE VII. USE OF AND ACCESS TO SITES
A Pursuant to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the applicable
Supplement, LICENSOR agrees to license to LICENSEE each Site on a non-
exclusive basis for the installation, operation, and maintenance of Equipment,
together with the non-exclusive right of ingress and egress within the Properties
seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day, to and from the Sites;
provided; however, LICENSEE provides at least forty-eight (48) hours advance
notice to LICENSOR to coordinate access. LICENSOR’S consent to ingress and
egress on any property is conditioned upon LICENSOR’S ownership and control
of such Property.
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B LICENSOR reserves and LICENSEE agrees for LICENSOR, its authorized
officers, employees, agents or contractors, to enter and access any Site at any
time for the purpose of conducting LICENSOR inspections, maintenance and
repairs (including permitting other parties to use the Site to provide services).
Without limiting the foregoing, LICENSOR and LICENSEE agree that
LICENSOR may, without disturbing LICENSEE’s Equipment: (1) inspect any
property, Site and equipment for LICENSEE’S compliance with the terms of this
Agreement and applicable Supplement; and (2) make repairs, alterations or
additions to any Site or maintain or use any Site in any manner not prohibited by
the terms of this Agreement or applicable Supplement, all without a claim by
LICENSEE for any loss of occupation or use of, or any abatement of the annual
fee for use of the applicable Site, except to the extent such claims or damages
may be due to, or caused by, the negligence or willful misconduct of the
LICENSOR or its employees, contractors or agents. LICENSOR will provide no
less than fifteen (15) days’ notice to LICENSEE prior to commencing any work
described in clause (2) above. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to
the contrary, LICENSOR may access the Site at any time if it is necessary to
protect the safety, health or welfare of the public.
C The primary use and purpose of the ROW is to provide for maintaining streets,
street improvements, drainage, and street lighting, and the primary use and
purpose of the City Parks Property is to conduct and provide space for public
parks, recreational, and community purposes, including, but not limited to,
recreational activities and maintaining park aesthetics (each, a “Primary Use”).
LICENSOR’S operations take priority over LICENSEE’S use as provided in an
approved Supplement. In the event Rights-of-Way are expanded or changed or
the configuration of a City Park or its facilities are changed, such that the
placement of Street Lights or Utility Poles must be changed, then LICENSEE
shall have the option to either (a) move or install the Street Light or Utility Pole
with its equipment to a new, mutually agreed upon location on City Property (at
the same rental rate), or (b) terminate the Supplement for said Site. LICENSOR
shall inform LICENSEE at the earliest possible date of its Plan to eliminate or
change the location of the Street Light or Utility Pole subject to this Agreement,
but in any event (other than emergencies), no less than ninety (90) calendar
days.
D While performing any construction, installation, maintenance, or repair of its
Equipment, LICENSEE shall employ protective measures and devices
conforming with City Codes, and any permits required in connection therewith.
E LICENSEE agrees that the following priorities of use, in descending order, shall
apply in the event of communications interference, emergency public safety
needs, Site repair or reconditioning, or other conflict while this Agreement is in
effect, and LICENSEE’S Approved Use shall be subordinate accordingly:
1. LICENSOR, its employees, agents, and contractors;
2. Public safety agencies, including law enforcement, fire, and ambulance
services, that are not related to LICENSOR;
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3. Other governmental agencies where use is not related to public safety;
4. Other licensees (if any) pre-existing on a Site prior to LICENSEE;
5. LICENSEE referenced in this Agreement.
F In the event of any occurrence or event that poses an immediate threat of
substantial harm or damage to the health, safety, or welfare of the public and/or
the Property or Sites, as solely determined by LICENSOR (an “Emergency
Event”), the LICENSOR may take actions the LICENSOR determines are
required to address such Emergency Event; provided that promptly after such
actions that affect the Sites, and in no event later than seventy-two (72) hours
after such actions, LICENSOR gives written notice to LICENSEE of
LICENSOR’S emergency actions.
G If LICENSOR determines that the conditions of the Emergency Event would be
benefited by cessation of LICENSEE’S operations, LICENSOR shall notify
LICENSEE’S Network Operations Center (“NOC”) (at (800) 510___-6091), and
LICENSEE shall immediately cease its operations on the affected Sites, until
LICENSOR notifies LICENSEE that the Emergency Event has been resolved
and that LICENSEE can resume its Approved Use.
H If LICENSEE intends to install (or have a third party install) underground electric,
telephone, cable or fiber optic lines, or utility equipment, it shall request approval
from the LICENSOR, by submitting to LICENSOR’S City Engineer a detailed
written plan for such installation, and the installation of any meter pedestals on,
over, and/or under the Property and to the Sites as necessary for LICENSEE’S
Approved Use. LICENSOR’S City Engineer shall, in its reasonable discretion,
notify LICENSEE that it approves, denies, or modifies the plan within sixty (60)
calendar days of receipt of the same, and in the case of any denial or
modification, LICENSOR shall state the reasons therefor. Failure to respond
within sixty (60) calendar days does not create a “deemed acceptance” of the
plan. LICENSEE will be required to arrange and pay for such installation.
I LICENSEE must, at the time of application, when any permit request is made, or
when a pole is damaged, obtain and submit to LICENSOR a structural
engineering study carried out by an independent structural engineer licensed in
the State of Nebraska, showing that the Street Light(s) or Utility Pole(s) is (are)
able to support the Equipment as well as the equipment used by the LICENSOR
or cable or telephone companies. Said study must be signed by an independent
structural engineer licensed in the State of Nebraska. If the study finds that any
proposed or existing Street Light(s) or Utility Pole(s) is (are) inadequate to
support the proposed loads, and the Street Light(s) is (are) not required to be
replaced by LICENSOR, LICENSEE shall either replace the Street Light(s), at its
cost, or may withdraw the application or terminate the Supplement, as
applicable.
J LICENSEE’S use of the Sites and Property, and its design and installation of its
Equipment and LICENSOR’S Street Lights or Utility Poles, to the extent installed
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by LICENSEE, must be in accordance with all applicable Laws including, but not
limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act.
K Unless and to the extent provided otherwise in the applicable Supplement,
LICENSEE shall install or procure electrical and fiber optic lines and equipment
at its own expense, and the use of such services will be metered and paid by
LICENSEE separately from any electric service or other services obtained and
used by LICENSOR for LICENSOR’S Street Lights or Utility Poles.
L LICENSEE shall be permitted at any time during the Term of each Supplement
to install, maintain, and provide access to and use of, as necessary (during any
power interruption at a Site), a temporary, portable power source to keep
LICENSEE’S communications facility operational, along with all related
equipment and appurtenances within or on the Site, in such locations as
reasonably approved by LICENSOR, and such alternative location on
LICENSOR’S property will be made available at no additional cost to LICENSEE
so long as such temporary power source and related equipment and
appurtenances do not interfere with street maintenance, resurfacing, repair or
rehabilitation, or construction or repairs on the applicable Property, impair traffic,
impede sight lines, cause a nuisance, or violate generally applicable Ordinances
or City Code standards of the LICENSOR then in effect. The expense of any
temporary power source and related equipment and appurtenances will be
borne by the LICENSEE. If the Property, or alternate property owned and
operated by the LICENSOR in the immediate area of the Site, will not
accommodate such portable power source, related equipment, and
appurtenances, it shall be LICENSEE’S responsibility to locate auxiliary sites
and secure any permits or permissions for such other property, at its sole
expense. LICENSOR will not be responsible for theft, vandalism, or damage to
any such temporary equipment.
ARTICLE VIII. POLE PLACEMENT, REPLACEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS AND
REARRANGEMENTS
A In the event LICENSOR determines that the space on any pole to which
LICENSEE wishes to attach Equipment is required for its exclusive use or that
the pole may not reasonably be rearranged or replaced, LICENSOR may refuse
attachment of LICENSEE’S Equipment to that pole.
B In the event LICENSOR determines that any pole to which LICENSEE wishes to
attach or install Equipment is inadequate or otherwise needs rearrangement of
the existing facilities thereon to support or accommodate the additional facilities
of LICENSEE in accordance with the specifications set forth in APPENDIX 2,
LICENSOR will indicate on the application (Exhibit A) the changes necessary to
provide adequate pole space and the estimated cost thereof to LICENSEE and
return the application to LICENSEE. If LICENSEE wishes that such changes be
made and returns the application marked to so indicate, LICENSOR will make
such changes, including the replacement of inadequate poles, and LICENSEE
shall pay LICENSOR the make-ready costs in accordance with the terms of
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APPENDIX 1. LICENSEE shall also reimburse the owner or owners of other
facilities attached to said poles for any expense incurred by it or them in
transferring or rearranging said facilities to accommodate LICENSEE’S
Equipment.
C For each existing Street Light or Utility Pole replaced by LICENSEE or replaced
by LICENSOR at LICENSEE’S request, the LICENSEE shall provide the
LICENSOR’S replacement Street Light or Utility Pole at LICENSEE’S expense.
LICENSEE shall be responsible for initial installation of LICENSEE’S Equipment
and electric, fiber and communications services to the Equipment on the Street
Light or Utility Pole. Provided LICENSOR confirms, upon inspection, that
installation is complete and meets the requirements set forth in this Agreement
and the applicable Supplement, LICENSOR will maintain ownership and
responsibility for maintenance of the replacement Street Lights and Utility Poles
(but not LICENSEE’S Equipment or electric, fiber and communications services
for LICENSEE’S Equipment).
D Should LICENSOR need for its own service requirements the space occupied by
LICENSEE’S Equipment on any of LICENSOR’S poles, LICENSEE will be
notified that it shall either surrender its license for that pole and, at its own
expense, vacate the space by removing its Equipment, or it shall authorize
LICENSOR to replace the pole at the expense of LICENSEE, in the same
manner as stated in the preceding Paragraph (B) covering the replacement or
rearrangement of poles when required to accommodate LICENSEE’S
Equipment; or, if LICENSOR advises LICENSEE that LICENSEE’S desired
Equipment can be accommodated on present poles of LICENSOR by
rearranging LICENSOR’S facilities thereon, LICENSEE shall authorize
LICENSOR to make such arrangements at the expense of LICENSEE.
LICENSEE shall also reimburse the owner or owners of other facilities attached
to said poles for any expense incurred by it or them in transferring or rearranging
said facilities to accommodate LICENSEE’S Equipment. Any strengthening of
poles will be provided at the expense of LICENSEE in accordance with the
specifications in APPENDIX 2.
E When LICENSOR receives multiple applications for attachment to any pole that
must be replaced or rearranged to provide sufficient space, LICENSOR will, to
the extent that it is practical to do so, prorate the common expenses of
engineering, rearrangement and replacement, if any, among all the applicants.
LICENSEE shall be bound by LICENSOR’S determination as to any such
proration of costs to LICENSEE.
F Whenever it is necessary for LICENSOR to make pole replacements or
rearrangements in order to accommodate LICENSEE’S Equipment, LICENSOR
will endeavor to have such work performed as soon as is practicable upon
consideration of LICENSOR’S service requirements, but only after issuance of
the license to, and acceptance of responsibility for make-ready costs by,
LICENSEE.
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G LICENSEE shall provide all anchors and guying necessary for its Equipment. If
the presence of LICENSEE’S Equipment on LICENSOR’S poles make it
necessary for LICENSOR to modify its existing guying or add new guying to its
poles, then LICENSOR’S cost of such modifications or additions shall be
reimbursed by LICENSEE.
H When LICENSOR’S facilities occupy space on a pole owned by a third party,
LICENSEE shall reimburse LICENSOR for any expense incurred in transferring
or rearranging its facilities thereon, if such transfer or rearrangement is the result
of LICENSEE’S use or proposed use of said pole.
I Street Light and Utility Poles, replacement poles, and LICENSEE’S poles shall
be of a type, construction, and style generally available in the commercial
market as approved by City.
J All Street Lights or Utility Poles used by LICENSEE under this Agreement,
designated as a LICENSOR-owned Street Lights or Utility Poles in the
applicable Supplement, including replacement Street Lights or Utility Poles
installed by LICENSEE, shall remain the property of LICENSOR; provided,
however, installation has been completed, and the Site has been inspected, and
found by the LICENSOR to meet the requirements of this Agreement and the
applicable Supplement. Any payments made by the LICENSEE for installation
or replacement of, or changes to, existing Street Lights or Utility Poles and
facilities, conduits, conductor pull boxes, facilities, or appurtenances which are
the property of LICENSOR shall not entitle LICENSEE to ownership of any of
said infrastructure.
K All Equipment and conduits, conductor pull boxes, cabinets, meters, pedestals,
facilities, or appurtenances shall be designed and installed within, adjacent to, or
upon the Street Light or Utility Pole, only in accordance with the Construction
Drawings as approved by LICENSOR, and designed and installed in compliance
with LICENSOR’S Ordinances or other Code Standards. If any Equipment or
facilities are placed adjacent to the Street Lights or Utility Poles, such Equipment
and facilities must comply with the design and other requirements as provided
by the City, to the reasonable satisfaction of LICENSOR. To the extent
technically feasible, design and installation of Street Lights and Utility Poles
must provide for secure access to both LICENSEE and LICENSOR equipment.
ARTICLE IX. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES
A LICENSEE shall, at its own expense, make and maintain its Equipment in a safe
condition and in thorough repair, and in a manner reasonably acceptable to
LICENSOR, and so as not to conflict with the use of LICENSOR’S poles by
LICENSOR or by other authorized users thereof, or interfere with other facilities
thereon or which may from time to time be placed thereon. If reasonably
necessary to satisfy any of the above conditions, LICENSEE shall, upon thirty
(30) days’ notice from LICENSOR and at its own expense, relocate or replace its
facilities on LICENSOR’S poles, or transfer them to substituted poles, or perform
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any other work in connection with its facilities that may reasonably be required
by LICENSOR; provided, however, that in cases of emergency, LICENSOR may
arrange to relocate or replace the Equipment placed on its poles by LICENSEE,
transfer them to substituted poles or perform any other work in connection with
LICENSEE’S Equipment that may be required in the maintenance, replacement,
removal or relocation of LICENSOR’S poles or of the facilities thereon, or which
may be placed thereon, or for the service needs of LICENSOR, and LICENSEE
shall reimburse LICENSOR for the expense thereby incurred; provided further,
however, that LICENSEE shall have no obligation to relocate, replace, or
transfer its facilities solely to accommodate the service needs of any person
other than LICENSOR, unless such person shall make arrangements,
satisfactory to LICENSEE, to reimburse LICENSEE for such work.
B All tree trimming required on account of LICENSEE’S Equipment shall be done
by LICENSEE at its sole risk and expense and in a manner satisfactory to
LICENSOR. The parties may agree that LICENSOR shall conduct tree trimming
and be reimbursed by LICENSEE.
ARTICLE X. TERMINATION OF LICENSES
A Upon notice from LICENSOR to LICENSEE that the use of any pole is not
authorized by Federal, State, County or Municipal authorities or private property
owners, the license covering the use of such pole shall immediately terminate
and shall be surrendered and LICENSEE shall remove its fiber, Equipment at
once from the affected pole or poles at LICENSEE’S expense.
B LICENSEE may at any time remove its facilities from any pole of LICENSOR but
shall immediately give LICENSOR written notice of such removal and surrender
of License in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof. If
LICENSEE surrenders its license for a pole but fails to remove its facilities from
that pole, LICENSOR shall have the right, upon reasonable notice, to remove
LICENSEE’S Equipment at LICENSEE’S expense and without any liability on
the part of LICENSOR for damage or injury to LICENSEE’S Equipment. In the
event that LICENSEE’S fiber, Equipment shall be removed from any pole as
provided by this Article, no attachment shall again be made to such pole unless
LICENSEE shall have first complied with all of the provisions of this Agreement
as though no such attachment had previously been made. Upon removal of
LICENSEE’S Equipment from the pole for a particular license, there shall be no
further obligations, including recurring rental payments, for LICENSEE regarding
such license.
C LICENSOR shall have the right, upon written notice, to terminate the license for
a particular pole:
1. If, in LICENSOR’S sole judgment, its service needs require full utilization of
that pole; or
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2. If changes in the physical facilities, space or location requirements or
service requirements of LICENSOR render such poles inadequate to
support the facilities of LICENSEE; provided, however, that in such event
LICENSEE may request the substitution of suitable poles upon the same
terms and conditions as would be applicable under ARTICLE VII.
ARTICLE XI. INSPECTIONS OF LICENSEE’S INSTALLATIONS
A LICENSOR reserves the right to make periodic inspections of any part of the
fiber, cable, equipment and facilities of LICENSEE on its poles, and LICENSEE
shall reimburse LICENSOR for the expense of such inspections. Inspections will
be made no more than once a year and only upon notice to LICENSEE unless,
in LICENSOR’S judgment, such inspections are required for reasons involving
safety or are required because of LICENSEE’S violation of the terms of this
Agreement. The charge for the inspection shall be in accordance with the terms
and conditions of APPENDIX 1. The making of such inspections or the failure to
do so shall not operate to relieve LICENSEE of any responsibility, obligation or
liability assumed under this Agreement.
B If any fiber, cable, equipment and facilities of LICENSEE shall be found on a
pole for which no license is outstanding, LICENSOR, without prejudice to its
other rights or remedies under this Agreement or otherwise, may (1) impose a
charge, and (2) require LICENSEE to remove such fiber, cable, equipment and
facilities forthwith or LICENSOR may remove them without liability and the
expense of removal shall be borne by LICENSEE; provided, however, that if
LICENSEE shall forthwith make application for a license in the form of Exhibit A
hereto, LICENSOR will not require such removal unless necessary for
LICENSOR’S service requirements and, except in the case of an emergency,
will not remove LICENSEE’S Equipment without first giving thirty (30) days
notice to LICENSEE. For the purpose of determining the charge, absent
satisfactory evidence to the contrary, the unlicensed use shall be treated as
having existed for a period of two (2) years prior to its discovery or for the period
beginning with the date of this Agreement, whichever period shall be the shorter;
and the fee, at the appropriate rate as shown in APPENDIX 1, for each year and
for any portion of a year contained in such period, shall be due and payable
forthwith. Any such fee imposed by LICENSOR shall be in addition to its rights
to any other sums due and payable and to any claims or damages under this
Agreement or otherwise. No act or failure to act by LICENSOR with regard to
said fee or said license shall not operate retroactively or constitute a waiver by
LICENSOR of any of its rights or privileges under this Agreement or otherwise.
ARTICLE XII. INDEMNIFICATION
LICENSEE shall defend, indemnify and hold LICENSOR harmless against any claim
of liability or loss from personal injury or property damage resulting from or arising
out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the LICENSEE, its employees,
contractors or agents, except to the extent such claims or damages may be due to,
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or caused by, the negligence or willful misconduct of the LICENSOR, or its
employees, contractors or agents.
LICENSOR shall defend, indemnify and hold LICENSEE harmless against any claim
of liability or loss from personal injury or property damage resulting from or arising
out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the LICENSOR, its employees,
contractors or agents, except to the extent such claims or damages may be due to,
or caused by, the negligence or willful misconduct of the LICENSEE, or its
employees, contractors or agents.
A LICENSOR shall exercise precaution to avoid damaging the communication
fiber of the LICENSEE and shall make an immediate report to the LICENSEE of
the occurrence of any such damage caused by its employees, agents or
contractors. LICENSOR agrees to reimburse the LICENSEE for all reasonable
costs incurred by the LICENSEE for the physical repair of such facilities
damaged by the negligence of LICENSOR; provided, however, LICENSOR shall
not be liable to LICENSEE for any interruption of LICENSEE’S service or for
interference with the operation of LICENSEE’S communication/education fiber,
or for any special, indirect, or consequential damages.
LICENSEE shall exercise precaution to avoid damaging the facilities of
LICENSOR and of others attached to poles or anchors and shall make an
immediate report to the owner of facilities so damaged; and LICENSEE
assumes all responsibility for any and all direct loss and from such damage
caused by LICENSEE’S employees, agents or contractors.
B LICENSEE shall indemnify, protect and save harmless the LICENSOR from any
and all damages and costs, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred by the
LICENSOR as a result of acts by the LICENSEE, its employees, agents or
contractors, including but not limited to the cost of relocating poles, anchors or
guys resulting from a loss of right-of-way or property owner consents and/or the
cost of defending those rights and/or consents.
C The LICENSEE shall indemnify, protect and save harmless the LICENSOR from
any and all claims, demands, causes of actions and costs, including attorney
fees, for damages to property and injury or death to persons, including but not
limited to payments under any Workmen’s Compensation Law or under any plan
for employee’s disability and death benefits, which may arise out of or be caused
by the erection, maintenance, presence, or use or removal of LICENSEE’S
Equipment or by their proximity to the facilities of other parties attached to a pole
or anchor, or by any act or omission of the LICENSEE’S employees, agents or
contractors on or in the vicinity of the LICENSOR’S poles, anchors or guys.
D The LICENSEE shall indemnify, protect and save harmless the LICENSOR from
any and all claims, demands, causes of action and costs, including attorney
fees, which arise directly or indirectly from the construction and operation of
LICENSEE’S Equipment, including but not limited to taxes, special charges by
others and from and against all claims, demands and costs, including attorney
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fees, for infringement of patents with respect to the manufacture, use and
operation of LICENSEE’S Equipment in combination with poles, anchors, guys
or otherwise.
E LICENSEE shall promptly advise the LICENSOR of all claims relating to damage
of property of injury to or death of persons, arising or alleged to have arisen in
any manner, directly or indirectly, from the erection, maintenance, repair,
replacement, presence, use or removal of the LICENSEE’S Equipment.
ARTICLE XIII. INSURANCE
A LICENSEE shall obtain and maintain insurance, including endorsements
insuring the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, issued by an
insurance carrier with an A- VII or better AM Best rating to protect the
LICENSOR and joint user from and against all claims, demands, causes of
actions, judgments, costs, including attorney fees, expenses and liabilities of
every kind and nature which may arise or result, directly or indirectly from or by
reason of such loss, injury or damage as covered in this Agreement including
ARTICLE XI preceding.
The amount of such insurance:
Insurance Coverage Limits
1. Worker’s Compensation
Statutory
Employer’s Liability:
a. Bodily Injury by Accident $ 500,000 each
accident
b. Bodily Injury by Disease $1,000,000 policy
limit
c. Bodily Injury by Disease $ 500,000 each
employee
Comprehensive Automobile
a. Bodily Injury and Property $1,000,000
Damage Combined Single Limit
Comprehensive General Liability
a. Bodily Injury and Property $1,000,000 each
person
Damage Combined $2,000,000
aggregate
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B LICENSEE shall submit annually to LICENSOR a certificate of insurance.
Licensee will not cancel any such policy of insurance issued to LICENSEE
except after 30 written notice to LICENSOR.
C All insurance required in accordance with (B) and (C) preceding must be
effective before LICENSOR will authorize attachment to a pole and/or anchor,
utilization of an anchor/guy strand or occupancy of a conduit system and shall
remain in force until such LICENSEE’S Equipment have been removed from all
such poles, anchors, or conduit systems. In the event that the LICENSEE shall
fail to maintain the required insurance coverage, LICENSOR may consider it a
default to the Agreement subject to the language in Article XXV.
ARTICLE XIV. LICENSE NOT EXCLUSIVE
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as a grant of any exclusive license,
right or privilege to LICENSEE. LICENSOR shall have the right to grant, renew and
extend rights and privileges to others not parties to this Agreement, by contract or
otherwise, to use any poles covered by this Agreement.
ARTICLE XV. TERMINATION.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, provided LICENSEE is
not in default hereunder beyond applicable notice and cure periods, LICENSEE shall
have the right to terminate each Supplement after the Commencement Date for any
reason or no reason, provided that three (3) months’ prior written notice is given to
LICENSOR. However, no refund will be issued by the LICENSOR for the year in
question. Upon such termination, the applicable Supplement shall be of no further
force or effect except to the extent of the representations, warranties, and
indemnities made by each Party to the other thereunder, and LICENSEE’S
obligation to remove its Equipment, conduits, and all personal property from
LICENSOR’S Site and Property and restore the Site and Property as provided in this
Agreement.
ARTICLE XVI. INTERFERENCE
A LICENSEE, in the performance and exercise of its rights and obligations under
this Agreement and any Supplement, agrees to install Equipment of the type and
frequency which will not cause harmful interference which is measurable in
accordance with then-existing industry standards, or physically interfere in any
manner with the equipment of any higher priority users including, but not limited
to, the existence and operation of any and all public and private rights-of-way,
sanitary sewers, water mains, storm drains, gas mains, poles, aerial and
underground electrical and telephone wires, traffic signals, communication
facilities, cable television, location monitoring services, public safety and other
then-existing telecommunications equipment, utility or any municipal property. In
the event any LICENSEE Equipment causes interference, and after LICENSOR
has notified LICENSEE of such interference by a written communication and a
call to LICENSEE’S NOC (at (800) 510-6091), LICENSEE will take all
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commercially reasonable steps necessary to correct and eliminate the
interference including, but not limited to, at LICENSEE’S option, powering down
the interfering equipment and later powering up the interfering equipment for
intermittent testing. The LICENSEE agrees to cooperate with subsequent users
of the Property to resolve issues affecting interference with signals.
B The LICENSOR agrees that after the LICENSEE has attached Equipment to a
specific Site, other tenants, LICENSEEs, or Street Light or Utility Pole users who
currently have or in the future take possession of space at the Site, with the
exception of any higher priority users, will not be permitted to install new or
additional equipment that is of the type and frequency which would cause
harmful interference which is measurable in accordance with then-existing
industry standards to the then-existing Equipment of LICENSEE or otherwise
interfere with the existence and operation of equipment of higher priority users.
More specifically, the LICENSOR will attempt to require each subsequent user
to provide the LICENSOR with either of the following: (a) a radio frequency
interference study carried out by an independent professional radio frequency
engineer (“Independent RF Engineer”) approved by the LICENSOR showing that
such subsequent user’s proposed use will not interfere with any existing,
licensed communications facilities, LICENSOR’S licensed and unlicensed
communications facilities, or other higher priority users, if any; or (b) a certificate
of compliance from a professional radio frequency engineer employed by or
chosen by the subsequent user verifying that the installation by the subsequent
user, along with LICENSEE’S Equipment, will result in signals that are in
compliance with then-existing RF emission requirements of the FCC and that
such user’s equipment will not cause interference with LICENSOR’S,
LICENSEE’S or any other third party’s existing use of the Street Light or Utility
Pole on the Site or Property.
C LICENSOR does not warrant that LICENSEE will be free from interference
caused by third parties. LICENSOR’S obligation with respect to interference by
third parties is limited to requiring compliance with the above criteria. However,
in the event the LICENSEE claims interference by a subsequent user or a user
with higher priority claims interference is caused by the LICENSEE, the
LICENSOR may attempt to facilitate discussions between the parties.
Otherwise, the LICENSEE must engage in dispute resolution with such other
user (including court action if necessary) and hire its own experts as needed to
resolve the issue.
D Where agreed by LICENSEE and any other user(s), determinations as to the
occurrence of harmful interference may be made by an Independent RF
Engineer, which agreement would also address the party responsible for the
costs of the Independent RF Engineer’s analysis. If additional dispute resolution
is necessary, LICENSOR shall encourage the affected parties to resolve the
dispute as quickly and efficiently as possible, at no cost to the LICENSOR.
ARTICLE XVII. REMOVAL AT END OF TERM
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LICENSEE shall, upon expiration of the Term of a Supplement, or within ninety (90)
calendar days after any earlier termination, remove its Equipment, conduits, fixtures,
and all personal property and restore the Site to its original condition, reasonable
wear and tear and damage by fire or other casualty or third parties excepted.
LICENSOR agrees and acknowledges that all of the Equipment, conduits, fixtures,
and personal property of LICENSEE shall remain the personal property of
LICENSEE, and LICENSEE shall have the right to remove the same at any time
during the Term. All Street Lights and Utility Poles, conduit, and pole boxes of
LICENSOR are and shall remain the property of LICENSOR. If at such time for
removal LICENSEE fails to remove its Equipment, LICENSEE shall pay rent at
150% of the then-existing yearly rate, or the existing monthly pro-rata basis if based
upon a longer payment term, until such time as the removal of the antenna structure,
fixtures, and all personal property are completed. However, if LICENSEE’S
Equipment, conduits, fixtures, and all personal property are not removed within six
(6) months of expiration of the Term of a Supplement, or any earlier termination, and
are not thereafter removed within sixty (60) calendar days of LICENSOR’S written
notice to LICENSEE that such items have not yet been removed, such items shall
automatically become the property of LICENSOR, and LICENSOR shall dispose of
such items as it desires without any compensation to LICENSEE.
ARTICLE XVIII. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY
A LICENSOR makes no representation or warranty regarding the condition of its
title to the Property or its right to grant to LICENSEE use or occupation thereof
under this Agreement. The license granted herein is “AS IS, WHERE IS.”
LICENSEE is entering into this Agreement, and LICENSEE’S use of the
Property is subject to LICENSEE’S own investigation and acceptance.
LICENSEE’S rights granted pursuant to this Agreement are subject and
subordinate to all limitations, restrictions, and encumbrances relating to
LICENSOR’S interest in the Property that may affect or limit LICENSOR’S right
to grant those rights to LICENSEE. This Agreement is not an Easement and
does not create or grant any rights to LICENSEE except as stated herein.
B . LICENSOR makes no representations or warranties regarding the suitability,
condition or fitness of any Street Light, Utility Pole or Site for the installation,
maintenance or use of LICENSEE’S equipment. LICENSEE and LICENSOR
acknowledge and agree that existing future improvements, adjacent to or within
the proximity of the Site, may interfere, block or degrade any radio or other
wireless communication facility’s signal transmitted from or received at such Site
by LICENSEE, and LICENSEE expressly waives and releases LICENSOR from
any liability or loss that LICENSEE may incur as a result thereof, except to the
extent that any such interference , blocking or degradation results from the acts
or omissions of LICENSOR. The fee shall not be abated as a result of any
interference, blocking or degradation.
LICENSEE hereby waives any right of recovery from and affirmatively releases
LICENSOR, its agents, officers, employees or contractors from any and all claims,
liabilities, losses, damages or loss of property or revenue from any cause whatsoever
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regarding any Site, specifically including, without limitation, damage, if any, resulting
from LICENSOR’S maintenance operations adjacent to any Site or from vandalism or
unauthorized use of any Site, except as such damage is solely caused by the
negligence or willful misconduct of LICENSOR, its agents, officers, employees or
contractors during the course of performing their official duties.
C LICENSEE shall take reasonable precautions against damage to or
unauthorized use of any Site.
ARTICLE XIX. ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement and each Supplement, including any rights, privileges and
obligations thereunder, under it may be sold, assigned, or transferred by the
LICENSEE without any approval or consent of the LICENSOR to the LICENSEE’S
principal, affiliates, subsidiaries of its principal, or to any entity which acquires all or
substantially all of LICENSEE’S assets in the market defined by the FCC in which
the Sites are located by reason of a merger, acquisition or other business
reorganization. LICENSEE shall provide written notice of any such sales,
assignments, or transfers within sixty (60) calendar days thereof. As to other
circumstances, this Agreement and each Supplement may not be sold, assigned, or
transferred without the prior written consent of LICENSOR, not to be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned, or delayed.
ARTICLE XX. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
If a Party shall fail to comply with any of the terms or conditions of this
Agreement or default in any of its obligations under this Agreement, the non-
breaching Party shall provide the noncomplying Party written notice of such non-
compliance or default. After receipt of such written notice, the non-complying
Party shall have thirty (30) days in which to cure any non-compliance or default;
provided the breaching Party shall have such extended period as may be
required beyond the thirty (30) days if the defaulting Party commences the cure
within the thirty (30) day period and thereafter continuously and diligently
pursues the cure to completion. Delay in curing an alleged failure to perform will
be excused if due to causes beyond the control of the Party against whom the
failure to perform has been alleged. If non-complying Party shall fail to cure or
correct, the non-defaulting or non-complying Party may, at its option, forthwith
terminate this Agreement and all licenses granted hereunder, or the licenses
covering the poles as to which such default or noncompliance shall have
occurred
LICENSOR shall have the right to terminate this entire Agreement or individual
licenses granted hereunder:
1. If the LICENSEE’S Equipment are maintained or used in violation of any law
or in aid of any unlawful act or understanding; or
2. If any permit or other authorization which may be required by any
governmental authority for the operation or maintenance of LICENSEE’S
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fiber, cables, wire, equipment and facilities on LICENSOR’S poles is
revoked, denied, or not granted before the date when possession of such
permit or authorization becomes a condition of continued operations; or
3. If LICENSEE defaults under ARTICLE IV.
B LICENSEE may terminate this Agreement at any time by removing its facilities
from all of LICENSOR’S poles, as provided in ARTICLE IX (B).
ARTICLE XXI. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall, unless terminated in accordance with its provisions, continue
in effect for an initial term of five (5) years. The Agreement shall automatically
extend for up to two (2) additional terms of five (5) years each (each, a “Renewal
Term”), upon a continuation of all the same provisions hereof, unless either Party
gives the other Party written notice of terminating Party’s intention to terminate the
Agreementat least sixty (60) days before the expiration of the Initial Term or any
Renewal Term.
Each Supplement shall commence upon the last signature on the Supplement
(“Commencement Date”) and shall run concurrently with this Agreement unless
earlier terminated pursuant to terms of this Agreement.
ARTICLE XXII. NOTICES
Notices under this Agreement may be given by posting the same in first class mail to
the LICENSEE as follows:
Attn: Legal and Regulatory Affairs
8410 West Bryn Mawr
Chicago, IL 60631
E-mail: legaldept@uscellular.com
and to the LICENSOR as follows:
Utilities Director
City of Grand Island
1306 W 3rd StGrand Island, NE 68801
With a copy to:
Legal Department
P.O. Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802-1968
ARTICLE XXIII. PUBLIC RECORDS
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This Agreement and all Supplements thereto are subject to disclosure as public
records under Nebraska law. To the extent permissible under Nebraska law,
LICENSEE may identify information, such as trade secrets, proprietary financial
records, customer information, or technical information, submitted to the LICENSOR
as confidential. LICENSEE shall prominently mark any information for which it claims
confidentiality with the word “Confidential” on each page of such information prior to
submitting such information to the LICENSOR. The LICENSOR shall treat any
information so marked as confidential until the LICENSOR receives any request for
disclosure of such information. Within three (3) days of receiving any such request,
the LICENSOR shall provide LICENSEE with written notice of the request.
LICENSEE shall have three (3) days within which to provide a written response to
the LICENSOR, before the LICENSOR will disclose any of the requested
confidential information. In the event the LICENSOR provides its notice to the
LICENSEE more than three (3) days after receipt of a public information request,
LICENSOR will extend the period for responding to the public information request,
such that the LICENSEE will have three (3) days to respond. The LICENSOR
retains the final discretion to determine whether to release the requested confidential
information, in accordance with applicable laws.
ARTICLE XXIV. DEFAULT
In the event there is a breach by a Party with respect to any of the provisions of this
Agreement or a Supplement, or its obligations hereunder or thereunder, the non-
breaching Party shall give the breaching Party written notice of such breach. After
receipt of such written notice, the breaching Party shall have thirty (30) days in which
to cure any breach; provided the breaching Party shall have such extended period
as may be required beyond the thirty (30) days if the breaching Party commences
the cure within the thirty (30) day period and thereafter continuously and diligently
pursues the cure to completion. Delay in curing an alleged failure to perform will be
excused if due to causes beyond the control of the Party against whom the failure to
perform has been alleged. A Party’s failure to cure a breach within the time period
set forth herein shall constitute a “Default.”
ARTICLE XXV. REMEDIES
A In the event of a Default by either Party, without limiting the non-defaulting Party
in the exercise of any right or remedy which the non-defaulting Party may have
by reason of such Default, the non-defaulting Party may terminate this
Agreement and/or the applicable Supplement and may pursue any remedy now
or hereafter available to the non-defaulting Party under applicable laws or under
the judicial decisions of the State of Nebraska. Further, upon a Default, the non-
defaulting Party may, at its option (but without an obligation to do so), perform
the defaulting Party’s duty or obligation on the defaulting Party’s behalf
including, but not limited to, the obtaining of reasonably required insurance
policies. The costs and expenses of any such performance by the non-
defaulting Party shall be due and payable by the defaulting Party within forty-five
(45) days of invoice therefor.
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B The Parties acknowledge that there may not be an adequate remedy at law for
noncompliance with various provisions of this Agreement, and therefore, either
Party shall have the right to equitable remedies, such as, without limitation,
injunctive relief and specific performance.
ARTICLE XXVI. ENVIRONMENTAL
LICENSEE shall conduct its business in compliance with all applicable laws
governing the protection of the environment. In the event that LICENSEE encounters
any hazardous substances that do not result from its activities, it shall immediately
provide written notice to LICENSOR of such condition. LICENSOR hereby
represents and warrants to LICENSEE that, to the best of LICENSOR’s knowledge,
LICENSOR has never generated, stored, handled, or disposed of any hazardous
waste or hazardous substance upon the Premises, and that LICENSOR has no
knowledge of such uses historically having been made of the Premises or such
substances historically having been introduced thereon.
ARTICLE XXVII. CASUALTY
In the event of damage by fire or other casualty to any Site that cannot reasonably
be expected to be repaired within forty-five (45) days following the same or which
LICENSOR elects not to repair, or if the Site is damaged by fire or other casualty so
that such damage may reasonably be expected to disrupt LICENSEE’S operations
at the Site for more than forty-five (45) days, then LICENSEE may, at any time
following such fire or other casualty, provided LICENSOR has not completed the
restoration required to permit LICENSEE to resume its operation at the Site,
terminate the Supplement upon fifteen (15) days’ prior written notice to LICENSOR.
Any such notice of termination shall cause the Supplement to expire with the same
force and effect as though the date set forth in such notice were the date originally
set as the expiration date of the Supplement. The rent shall abate during the period
of repair following such fire or other casualty in proportion to the degree to which
LICENSEE’S Approved Use of the Site is impaired.
ARTICLE XXVIII. FORCE MAJEURE
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, neither LICENSOR nor
LICENSEE shall be liable for delay in performance of, or failure to perform, in whole
or in part, its obligations pursuant to this Agreement or any Supplement, due to an
event or events reasonably beyond the ability of LICENSEE or LICENSOR to
anticipate and control. “Force majeure” includes, but is not limited to, acts of God,
incidences of terrorism, war or riots, labor strikes or civil disturbances, earthquakes,
fire, floods, explosions, epidemics and tornadoes.
ARTICLE XXIX. NO INTEREST IN PROPERTY
Nothing herein shall be deemed to create a lease, or grant an easement of any
property, or grant any interest in any Site, other than a real property license to use
the applicable Site, revocable as set forth herein.
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ARTICLE XXX. NOT AGENT OF LICENSOR
Nothing in this Agreement or any acts of LICENSEE shall authorize LICENSEE or
any of its employees, agents or contractors to act as an agent, contractor, joint
venturer or employee of LICENSOR for any purpose.
ARTICLE XXXI. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
LICENSEE understands, acknowledges and agrees that any and all authorizations
granted to LICENSEE under this Agreement and individual Supplement are non-
exclusive and shall remain subject to all prior and continuing regulatory and
proprietary rights and powers of LICENSOR to regulate, govern and use LICENSOR
property, as well as any existing encumbrances, deeds, covenants, restrictions,
easements, dedications and other claims of title that may affect LICENSOR’S
property. LICENSOR and LICENSEE agree that nothing contained in, or
contemplated by, this Agreement or individual Supplement is intended to confer,
convey, create or grant to LICENSEE any perpetual interest in any LICENSOR Site
or in any of LICENSOR’S Rights-of-Way.
ARTICLE XXXII. MISCELLANEOUS
A This Agreement and the Supplements that may be executed from time to time
hereunder contain all agreements, promises, and understandings between the
LICENSOR and the LICENSEE regarding this transaction, and no oral
agreement, promises, or understandings shall be binding upon either the
LICENSOR or the LICENSEE in any dispute, controversy, or proceeding. This
Agreement and Supplements may not be amended or varied except in a writing
signed by both Parties. This Agreement and Supplements shall extend to and
bind the permitted successors and assigns of the parties hereto. The failure of
either Party to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms or conditions of
this Agreement, or to exercise any of its rights hereunder, shall not waive such
rights, and such Party shall have the right to enforce such rights at any time.
B The performance of this Agreement and each Supplement shall be governed,
interpreted, construed, and regulated by the laws of Nebraska without reference
to its choice of law rules.
Venue and jurisdiction for disputes arising under this Agreement shall be in the District
Court of Hall County, Nebraska or the United States District Court for the District of
Nebraska, as applicable
C LICENSEE shall construct, install, operate and maintain its Equipment at each
Site in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local governmental laws,
rules and regulations now in existence or as hereafter enacted or amended.
ARTICLE XXXIII. CONDEMNATION
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If the whole or any part of any Property or Site shall be taken by any public authority
under the power of eminent domain, or is sold to any entity having the power of
eminent domain under threat of condemnation, then the term of the applicable
Supplement shall cease as of the date of the granting of the petition or the date of
the closing. All rentals payable or paid to said termination date shall be paid to, or
retained by, LICENSOR. Any award, compensation, or damages shall be paid to
and be the sole property of LICENSOR, but nothing herein shall preclude
LICENSEE from claiming against the condemning authority with respect to moving
expenses and loss of personal property and, if applicable, receiving an award
therefor from the condemning authority.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in
duplicate as of the day and year first written above.
WITNESS (ATTEST)
BY
Title
WITNESS (ATTEST) CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
BY
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
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Exhibit A
APPLICATION AND SITE LICENSE
*Pole Attachment
Application No.
Date
(LICENSEE)
(Street Address)
(City and State)
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT:
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Master Pole Attachment
License Agreement between the City of Grand Island and _______________________,
dated , application is hereby made for a nonexclusive license to
attach telecommunications Equipment to Street Light and Utility Poles at the following
sites (pole locations).
Pole Location:
Equipment to be attached:
Description of requested attachment:
Pole Location:
Equipment to be attached:
Description of requested attachment:
Pole Location:
Equipment to be attached:
Description of requested attachment:
USE ADDENDUM SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
(LICENSEE)
By:
Title:
Phone Number:
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* Individual applications to be numbered in sequential ascending order by License.
Supplemental License Number is hereby granted to attach the Equipment
described in this application to poles at the Sites set forth.
1. Non-Exclusive Master License Agreement. This Supplement is a Supplement as
referenced in that certain Non-Exclusive Master License Agreement between LICENSOR
and LICENSEE. All of the terms and conditions of the Agreement are incorporated herein
by reference and made a part hereof without the necessity of repeating or attaching the
Agreement. In the event of a contradiction, modification, or inconsistency between the
terms of the Agreement and this Supplement, the terms of the Supplement shall govern.
Capitalized terms used in this Supplement shall have the same meaning described for
them in the Agreement unless otherwise indicated herein.
2. Site. LICENSOR hereby licenses to LICENSEE certain spaces on and within
LICENSOR’s Property and/or Street Light and Utility Poles in accordance with the
Application and Construction Plans approved by LICENSOR Notwithstanding the
foregoing, LICENSOR makes no representations or warranties to LICENSEE with regard
to the condition or structural capacity of LICENSOR’s Street Light or Utility Pole.
LICENSEE acknowledges and agrees that LICENSOR delivers the Site and Street Light
or Utility Pole for LICENSEE’s use in its current “AS IS, WHERE IS” condition.
3. Term. The Commencement Date and Term of this Supplement shall be as set
forth in the Agreement.
4. Annual Fee. Annual fee for this Supplement shall be as provided in the Agreement,
payable in annual installments. ALL FEE PAYMENTS MUST PROMINENTLY IDENTIFY
THE AGREEMENT.
5. Site Specific Terms. (Include any Site-specific terms)
USCOC Nebraska/Kansas, LLC CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
(LICENSEE) (LICENSOR)
By: _____________________ By:
Title: _____________________ Title: Utilities Director
Date: ______________________ Date: ________________
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ADDENDUM TO SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION
Pole Location:
Equipment to be attached:
Description of requested attachment:
Pole Location:
Equipment to be attached:
Description of requested attachment:
Pole Location:
Equipment to be attached:
Description of requested attachment:
Pole Location:
Equipment to be attached:
Description of requested attachment:
Pole Location:
Equipment to be attached:
Description of requested attachment:
Pole Location:
Equipment to be attached:
Description of requested attachment:
Pole Location:
Equipment to be attached:
Description of requested attachment:
Pole Location:
Equipment to be attached:
Description of requested attachment:
Pole Location:
Equipment to be attached:
Description of requested attachment:
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Exhibit B
NOTIFICATION OF POLE ATTACHMENT ABANDONMENT
* Abandonment Notice No.
Date
(LICENSEE)
(Street Address)
(City and State)
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT:
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the License Agreement between
us, dated , notification is hereby made of abandonment of pole
attachments of communications equipment as listed below:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
(Use additional sheet (s) for additional locations)
(LICENSEE)
By:
Title:
Phone Number:
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
(LICENSOR)
By:
Title:
Phone Number:
*Individual abandonment notifications to be numbered in sequential ascending order by
LICENSEE.
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Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
Pole Location:
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APPENDIX 1
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
THIS APPENDIX 1 is, from the effective date hereof, an integral part of the License
Agreement between the City of Grand Island, herein called LICENSOR, and ,
therein called LICENSEE, dated , 20___ (hereinafter called the
Agreement), and contains the fees and charges governing the use of LICENSOR’S poles
to accommodate the fiber, cable, wire equipment and facilities of LICENSEE in the
territory in which both parties hereto now or hereafter operate. The effective date of this
APPENDIX 1 is .
POLE ATTACHMENTS
1. ATTACHMENT FEE: As determined by the most current Fee Schedule for
the City of Grand Island.
a. Computation:
For the purpose of computing the total attachment fees due hereunder, the
total fee shall be based upon the number of poles to which attachments are
actually made, on the first day of June and the first day of December of each
year. The first advance payment of the annual charge for Licenses granted
under this Agreement shall be prorated from the date that the attachment is
made to the pole to the first regular payment date.
b. Payment Amount:
The annual rate to collocate on a City-owned pole is $20.00 (twenty dollars)
per pole per year.
c. Payment Date:
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Attachment fees shall be due and payable semiannually, in advance, on the
first day of January for the first half of the calendar year next preceding, and
on the first day of July for the last half of the calendar year. Failure to pay
such fees within 20 days after presentment of the bill therefore or on the
specified payment date, whichever is later, shall constitute a default of this
Agreement.
d. Termination of License:
Upon termination or surrender of a license granted hereunder, the
applicable attachment fee shall be prorated for the period during which the
attachment was made to LICENSOR’S pole during the final semiannual
period and shall be credited to LICENSEE; provided, however, that there
shall be no proration of an attachment fee if the license is terminated as a
result of any act or omission of LICENSEE in violation of this Agreement.
2. OTHER CHARGES
a. Computation:
(1) All charges incurred by LICENSOR as a result of inspections, engineering,
rearrangements, removals of LICENSEE’S facilities from LICENSOR’S poles and any
other work performed for LICENSEE shall be based upon the full cost and expense to
LICENSOR for performing such work plus the appropriate current overhead rate on the
costs incurred in performing such work for LICENSEE. The cost to LICENSOR shall be
determined in accordance with the regular and customary methods used by LICENSOR
in determining such costs.
(2) The charge for replacement of poles shall include the entire non-
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betterment cost to LICENSOR, including the increased cost of larger poles, sacrificed life
value of the poles removed, cost of removal less any salvage recovery and the cost of
transferring LICENSOR’S facilities from the old to the new poles.
b. Payment Date:
All bills for such other charges shall be payable upon presentment to LICENSEE,
and shall be deemed delinquent if not paid within 30 days after presentment to
LICENSEE.
DATED:
WITNESS (ATTEST)
BY
Title:
WITNESS (ATTEST) CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NE
A Municipal Corporation
BY
Title: Mayor
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APPENDIX 2
ATTACHMENTS TO POLES
THIS APPENDIX 2 is, from the effective date hereof, an integral part of the
License Agreement (hereinafter called the Agreement) between the City of Grand Island,
therein called LICENSOR, and, ____________ therein called LICENSEE, dated
, 20___, and contains certain minimum requirements and specifications governing
the attachment of fiber, Equipment of LICENSEE (sometimes called Attachments in this
Appendix) to poles of LICENSOR in the territory in which both parties hereto now or
hereafter operate. The effective date of this Appendix 2 is , 20__.
GENERAL
1. The LICENSEE is responsible for the proper design, construction and
maintenance of its Attachments. Attachments generally will be limited to strand support
cable, wire, service drops, terminals and necessary appurtenances deemed by
LICENSOR to be suitable for pole mounting.
2. Any rearrangement of LICENSOR’S facilities or replacement of poles
required to accommodate LICENSEE’S Attachments shall be done by LICENSOR or a
contractor authorized by LICENSOR.
3. The fees and charges specified in APPENDIX 1 shall be applicable, (to all
licenses granted to LICENSEE hereunder) without regard to the methods of attachment
used.
4. LICENSEE’S Attachments shall be plainly identified by appropriate
marking, satisfactory to LICENSOR.
5. LICENSEE’S workmen shall assure themselves that any pole to be climbed
has sufficient strength or is adequately braced or guyed to support the weight of the
workmen.
6. All requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code referred to herein
shall mean the 2017 Edition of such code, or any later amendment or replacement
thereof, and shall include any additional requirements of any applicable Federal, State,
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County or Municipal Code. References to simply the Safety Code, or to N.E.S.C., have
the same meaning.
7. While many of the standards and technical requirements for LICENSEE’S
cable, equipment and facilities are set forth herein, LICENSOR reserves the right to
specify the type of construction required in situations not otherwise covered in this
Appendix. In such cases, LICENSOR will in its discretion furnish to LICENSEE written
material which will specify and explain the required construction.
8. LICENSEE’S Attachments shall not use or carry voltages or currents in
excess of the limits prescribed for cable television conductors by the National Electrical
Safety Code Section 230 F1 & F2. However, all parts of the LICENSEE’S Attachments
carrying voltages in excess of 60 volts AC (rms) to ground or 135 volts DC to ground,
except for momentary signaling or control voltages, shall be enclosed in an effectively
grounded sheath or shield. All energized parts of LICENSEE’S Attachments shall be
suitably covered to prevent accidental contact to the general public, LICENSOR’S
workmen or workmen of another LICENSEE having facilities on the same pole.
9. LICENSOR shall determine whether LICENSEE’S Attachments cause or
may cause electrical interference with LICENSOR’S or any other LICENSEE’S
communication/education facilities. LICENSEE shall, on demand of the LICENSOR,
correct immediately at LICENSEE’S expense any such interference including, if
necessary, removal of the Attachments causing the interference.
10. No Attachment shall use the earth as the sole conductor for any part of the
circuit.
11. LICENSEE shall not circumvent LICENSOR’S or any other LICENSEE’S
corrosion mitigation measures (e.g., short circuit insulating joints).
GROUNDING AND BONDING
12. All power supplies shall be grounded. The neutral side of the power drop
shall be continuous and not fused. The neutral line shall also be bonded to any power
supply cabinet. Any cabinet shall be connected to an earth ground at the pole. In areas
where the LICENSOR has a ground wire (which is connected to the LICENSOR’S neutral)
running down the pole, the cabinet can be connected to it. Where a LICENSOR vertical
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ground wire is not available, the LICENSEE must place a ground rod. All cabinets,
housings and metal socket bases on a common pole shall be bonded to each other, to
the LICENSOR’S strand and to the LICENSEE’S strand.
13. Where two or more aerial suspension strands are located on the
same pole, the suspension strands shall be bonded together. LICENSEE shall attach the
bonding wire to its strand and leave a sufficient length of wire to complete the bond.
Where the strands of two or more LICENSEEs are to be bonded together, the LICENSEE
placing the last strand, if authorized to do so by the other LICENSEEs, shall make both
connections. Where such authorization is not granted by the LICENSEE owning the
existing strand, LICENSEE shall attach the bonding wire to its strand and leave enough
wire to permit making a connection and shall be responsible for completing the bonding.
LICENSEE may bond its cable sheath to LICENSOR’S common neutral, vertical ground
wires, and ground rods at whatever frequency LICENSEE desires. All vertical ground
wires shall be covered by a molding. Ground rods installed by LICENSEE shall be in
accordance with National Electrical Safety Code.
14. Suspension strands at trolley feeders and trolley contact wires located on
the same street shall be bonded at the first, last and every intermediate fifth poles until
the remaining section between bonds is not more than eight or less than four spans. At
other locations, the strands shall be bonded at the first, last and every intermediate tenth
poles until the remaining section between bonds is not more than thirteen or less than
four spans. Strands shall be bonded at or near the first pole on each side of underground
dips or trolley wire crossovers.
15. Strands attached to the same bolt do not have to be bonded.
16. Where a LICENSEE’S strand leaves a pole which carries other strands
supporting cable television cables, and LICENSEE’S strand continues to a pole carrying
power facilities of LICENSOR, LICENSEE’S fiber cable shall be:
(A) Bonded to other cable television strands on the pole that it leaves;
(B) Bonded to an effective ground preferably within two spans but not
greater than ten (10) spans after leaving said pole, and;
(C) Bonded with a No. 6 solid, soft-drawn copper wire. The wire must
be attached to the strand with an approved clamp, such as a lashing
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wire clamp, designed for attachment to each specific size of strand
involved (for example, Chance Lashing Wire Clamp, Catalog
Number 9000, or equivalent).
17. Strands supporting drop wire shall be bonded to the cable suspension
strand.
18. Any connecting or bonding to LICENSOR’S facilities shall be done by
LICENSOR and the connecting or bonding wire shall be sufficient length to allow
LICENSOR to complete the connection or bond.
CLEARANCES
19. LICENSEE’S Attachments are subject to cable television facilities
clearances and shall meet all of the pertinent clearance requirements of the National
Electric Safety Code. Safety Code rules covering the most commonly encountered
conditions are listed below:
NESC 2017 Edition
General Rule
(A) Vertical clearance on poles 235
jointly occupied by communication fiber,
cable television facilities, and power facilities
(B) Mid-span clearance between communication 235
fiber, cable television facilities, and
power facilities
(C) Crossing clearances of facilities 233
carried on different supports
(D) Clearances from street light 238
brackets and associated wiring
(E) Clearances of conductors from 233
another line
(F) Clearances of vertical and lateral 239
conductors from other wires and
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surfaces on the same support
(G) Clearances in any direction from 235
line conductors and supports, and
to vertical or lateral conductors,
span or guy wires, attached to the
same support
(H) Vertical clearance of wires above 232
ground or rails
(I) Structures for overhead lines 280
1. Supporting structure items
one (1) thru five (5)
2. Unusual conductor supports
(J) Minimum approach distance to energized conductors by communication
workers 431
LOCATION AND SPACING
20. LICENSOR shall specify the location of LICENSEE’S Attachments on each
pole, including the location of LICENSEE’S riser cables. Where LICENSOR has installed
its own communication circuits (supervisory control circuits) for operation of its electric
system, clearance of LICENSEE’S facilities from these communication circuits shall be
the same as from LICENSOR’S common neutral conductor.
21. The minimum vertical separation between LICENSEE’S strand, and the
strand of another LICENSEE when located on same side of pole shall be twelve (12)
inches. LICENSEE’S strand shall be located at a point on the pole that provides the
minimum clearance allowed by the National Electric Safety Code from the ground.
LICENSEE may, however, agree with another LICENSEE to reduce the separation
between their respective strands. Separation between the bolt holes must be in any event
at least four (4) inches.
22. LICENSEE shall be required to place all of its Attachments, so not to
interfere with climbing space, as defined in the National Electrical Safety Code.
23. Through bolts may not be placed less than ten inches from the top of the
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pole. When through bolts present a hazard to climbing; i.e., extend more than two inches
beyond the nut, they shall be trimmed to a safe length.
24. Pole steps will not be allowed on any LICENSOR pole, except to specific
cases judged to be in the interest of safety by the LICENSOR.
LOADING
25. The LICENSEE shall furnish to LICENSOR as a part of Exhibit A to this
Agreement the details as to the ultimate strength, tension at 60F, and maximum tension
in its suspension strand or conductor under the applicable storm loading specifications in
Code.
26. LICENSEE shall furnish to LICENSOR as a part of Exhibit A to this
Agreement details as to the weight and size of its fiber/cables, suspension strands and/or
conductors, with and without the ice loading, as specified by the National Electrical Safety
Code (Rule 251) or appropriate local code for the loading area concerned. NESC Rule
250 covers the degree of loading (light, medium, heavy) appropriate in different sections
of the country. Where a local code designates a heavier degree of loading than the
NESC, the local requirements shall govern.
27. LICENSEE may lash its fiber/cable to the strand of another LICENSEE,
where this is acceptable to all other LICENSEEs involved and to LICENSOR. Maximum
tension of LICENSEE’S strand shall not exceed 60% of the breaking strength under
applicable storm loading, as defined by the National Electrical Safety Code (Rule 251).
Where local codes designate a heavier degree of loading than the NESC, the local
requirements shall govern.
GUYING
28. Guying will be required on poles where the total unbalanced load, including
the tension due to LICENSEE’S Attachments under the appropriate storm loading
prescribed by the National Electrical Safety Code (Rule 251), exceed 200 pounds unless
the pole was designed as an unguyed corner pole and the pole has adequate strength
and stability, in the opinion of LICENSOR, to withstand the additional load.
29. Guys, when required, shall be of such material and dimensions as to
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provide adequate strength to withstand the transverse loads specified in the National
Electrical Safety Code (Rule 252B), and the longitudinal load assumed in the Code (Rule
252C). Guys on poles which also support power facilities shall be in compliance with the
National Electrical Safety Code (Rule 261C and 282).
30. Guy guards shall be installed in compliance with NESC (Rule 282E).
31. LICENSEE may attach its guy to LICENSOR’S anchor rods only where
LICENSOR specifically authorizes it in writing. Should it be necessary to replace the
anchor at a later date to provide added strength for LICENSOR’S requirements, the
anchor shall be replaced at LICENSEE’S expense if the existing anchor rod would support
LICENSOR’S Attachments without regard to LICENSEE’S guy.
32. More than one LICENSEE may use a common guy to sustain their
combined load.
33. Guys shall be insulated as specified in the Safety Code (Rules 215 and
283) and at any location where LICENSEE’S guy parallels LICENSOR’S guy with
insulator. LICENSEE’S guys shall not short circuit LICENSOR’S guy insulators.
34. Cross guying of LICENSEE’S guys with LICENSOR’S guys is not
allowed.
35. Material used for guys shall be compatible from a corrosion
standpoint with the hardware to which it is attached.
DATED:
WITNESS (ATTEST)
BY
Title:
WITNESS (ATTEST) CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
A Municipal Corporation
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BY
Title: Mayor
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-193
WHEREAS, USCOC Nebraska/Kansas LLC is a telecommunications company
that wishes to attach small cell antennas and accessories to City owned utility poles; and
WHEREAS, a Pole Attachment License Agreement is needed to allow the
equipment to be placed on City utility poles; and
WHEREAS, the National Electric Safety Code prescribes methods and clearances
required for installation of multiple wire strand utility company facilities and equipment on
utility poles; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Pole Attachment License Agreement requires USCOC
Nebraska/Kansas LLC to pay the per pole annual fee as determined by the current Fee Schedule
for the City of Grand Island that is received from other companies that utilize this service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to, on
behalf of the City, to execute the Pole Attachment License Agreement between the City of Grand
Island and USCOC Nebraska/Kansas LLC.
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_________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-5
#2020-194 - Approving 2020 GIPD and HCSO Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Application and MOU
Staff Contact: Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chief Robert Falldorf, Police Department
Meeting:August 25, 2020
Subject:Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
2020
Presenter(s):Robert Falldorf, Chief of Police
Background
The Grand Island Police Department and Hall County Sheriff’s Department are eligible
to receive Justice Assistance Grant money from the U.S. Department of Justice under the
JAG offering in 2020. The total award for Grand Island-Hall County is in the amount of
$28,938.00. The monies may be spent over a three-year period. The Grand Island Police
Department will serve as the fiscal agency on this grant and must submit an application
that requires signature by the Mayor.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Department is a disparate agency and will receive twenty-five
percent of the award totals. The grant will be shared; $7,235.00 to the Hall County
Sheriff’s Department and $21,703.00 to the Grand Island Police Department.
The Department of Justice requires that recipient agencies identify how the funds will be
used. The Police Department will use the funds to support our computing systems in our
patrol fleet as we have done for several years.
Discussion
There is a requirement that the applicant agency (Grand Island Police Department) make
the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application available for review by the governing
body.
There is a federal mandate that requires a public review regarding the application process
and disbursement of the JAG funds. This agenda item serves as the federal mandate.
The grant requires an MOU between the applicant (City of Grand Island) and any
disparate agencies (Hall County). By definition, Hall County is a disparate agency
eligible for funds.
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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 application and suggested
disbursement as presented and the MOU.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application and suggested disbursement of Justice Assistance Grant
funding and the MOU between the City of Grand Island and Hall County.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-194
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Police Department has received notification that
they are eligible to apply for $28,938.00 in grant funds under the 2020 Byrne Justice Assistance
(JAG) Program and the Hall County Sheriff's Department has been named as a disparate agency;
and
WHEREAS the Grand Island Police Department as the applicant will act as the
fiscal agent; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Police Department will be allocated $21,703.00 of
the grant funds; and
WHEREAS the Hall County Sheriff’s Department will be allocated $7,235.00 of
the grant funds; and
WHEREAS, government review and public review is required to discuss the
proposed use of such funds; and
WHEREAS, a memorandum of understanding between the City of Grand Island
and Hall County is required as part of the grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that approval is hereby granted to enter
into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hall County for the application of 2020
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding.
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_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-6
#2020-195 - Approving Purchase of 2020 1/2 Ton Transit Van for
Police Department on State Contract
Staff Contact: Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
Meeting:August 25, 2020
Subject:2020 Police Fleet Vehicle Purchase
Presenter(s):Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
Background
The Police Department has $22,076 budget available in Capital expenditures line item
and $2,020 budget available in our General Fund Miscellaneous Operating Equipment
line item to purchase a 2020 Ford 1/2 ton Transit Cargo Van. This purchase will be made
on the State Bid Contract #15208 (OC), for a total cost of $24,096, from Anderson Ford
Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Discussion
The Police Department has a need to replace a pickup for our Maintenance Division. We
had to take our previous pickup out of circulation in our fleet due to repairs being too cost
prohibitive and the fact that the City Garage told us that the pickup was no longer safe to
drive. The Police Department currently has a pickup available that we can rotate from our
Evidence Division to our Maintenance Division; however we are in need of replacing that
pickup with another vehicle for our Evidence Division. We found a 2020 Ford 1/2 ton
Transit Cargo Van on state bid that will work even better than our current pickup for our
Evidence Division needs. We will use $22,076 in funds from our Capital expenditure line
item and $2,020 from our General Fund Miscellaneous Operating Equipment line item to
make the purchase with total cost being $24,096. This purchase will be made off of State
Contract #15208(OC) and made from Anderson Ford Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska.
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 purchase of One (1) 2020
Ford 1/2 ton Transit Cargo Van at the cost of $24,096 under State contract from
Anderson Ford Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Sample Motion
Move to purchase One (1) 2020 Ford 1/2 ton Transit Cargo Van at the cost of $24,096
under State contract from Anderson Ford Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-195
WHEREAS, the City through the Police Department has budgeted $24,096 for the
purchase of One (1) 2020 Ford 1/2 ton Transit Cargo Van; and
WHEREAS, the State of Nebraska has released the State contracts for vehicle
purchases which include this one (1) vehicle the Police Department wants to purchase under
State Contract 15208 (OC); and
WHEREAS, the Police Department wishes to purchase this vehicle from
Anderson Ford Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
Approves the purchase of One (1) 2020 Ford 1/2 ton Transit Cargo Van for a total of $24,096
under State Contract pricing from Anderson Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-7
#2020-196 - Approving Police Services Contract with Hall County
Housing Authority (HCHA)
Staff Contact: Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
Meeting:August 25, 2020
Subject:Police Service Contract with Hall County Housing
Authority (HCHA)
Presenter(s):Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
Background
The Hall County Housing Authority has contracted with the City for police services for
several years. This is a request to enter into a new two year agreement.
Discussion
We are proposing a new two year agreement with the Hall County Housing Authority for
the period of July 9, 2020 through July 8, 2022. There is a 30 day termination clause
within the agreement.
This contract is for a remuneration amount of $100,000 ($50,000 for each year of the
contract) to be paid to the City of Grand Island by the Hall County Housing Authority in
quarterly installments. The police department will be able to continue the service within
the terms of the contract for this amount of revenue.
The police officer assigned to public housing areas is a force multiplier for our agency
and has been mutually beneficial to both agencies.
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 a two year contract for police
services with the Hall County Housing Authority.
Sample Motion
Move to approve a two year contract for police services with the Hall County Housing
Authority.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-196
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2000, by Resolution 2000-397, the City of Grand
Island approved a Police Services Contract between the City and the Hall County Housing
Authority to provide specific police services associated with the Hall County Housing
Authority’s security programs; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Hall County Housing Authority are interested in
continuing the provision of such police services; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that a new contact be entered into for such
services for a two-year period which will cover July 9, 2020 through July 8, 2022, and
WHEREAS, the Hall County Housing Authority agrees to pay $100,000 to the
City of Grand Island for the two year period in quarterly payments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the contract Agreement for police
services between the City and the Hall County Housing Authority to provide specific police
services associated with the Hall County Housing Authority’s security programs is hereby
approved; and the mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on behalf of
the City of Grand Island.
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_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-8
#2020-197 - Approving Annual Agreement for Financial Software
Licensing and Support
Staff Contact: Patrick Brown
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Meeting:August 25, 2020
Subject:Approving Annual Agreement for Financial Software
Licensing and Support
Presenter(s):Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Background
On July 10, 2001, Council approved the purchase and implementation of Tyler
Technologies’ MUNIS integrated financial software system for the City of Grand Island.
This financial software continues to provide the City of Grand Island excellent service
and support for financial information. Each year in order to receive software upgrades
and technical assistance from Tyler Technologies; it is necessary to enter into an annual
Support Agreement.
Discussion
The total cost for Tyler Technologies’ Financial Software Licensing and Support for the
period of 9/14/2020 to 9/13/2021 is $214,137.38.
The Tyler System Management Services Support provides service to the Information
Technology department on system backup and recovery assistance, file permissions and
security, system tools and user guides of each module, assistance on upgrades for each
database as well as services for free system server transfers.
Munis Module Support and Update Licensing include support and licensing for City staff
to use the following accounting programs. Payroll, Human Resource Management, Cash
Management, Project Accounting, Requisitions/Purchase Orders, Accounts Payable,
General Ledger, Budget, General Billing, Accounts Receivable, Special Assessments,
Fixed Assets, Tyler Content Manager, TCM auto Index and Redaction, Role tailored
Dashboard, Tyler form Processing, Crystal Reports, Employee Self Service, and Munis
Office. Advanced Scheduling Mobile Access Maintenance, Advanced Scheduling
Maintenance, Time & Attendance Mobile Access Maintenance, and Time & Attendance
Maintenance are the City’s Time Clock System tools.
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The Tyler Content Manager feature enables viewing of on-line accounts payable
invoices, W9’s, checks written, purchase orders, and secured employee direct deposit
stubs and W2’s.
Crystal Reports is a report writing system that extracts data from each accounting module
table to produce user defined reports.
The Employee Self-Service module allows employees to have on-line access to pay
history, direct deposits, W-2 information, leave balances, and make changes to their
personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, dependents and emergency
contacts. Employee Self-Service is also used annually for on-line cafeteria benefit
deductions and has allowed the City to implement on-line employee absence approvals
that flow directly into bi-weekly payroll batch processing.
Munis Office connects Microsoft Office products Excel and Word to each accounting
program.
The Tyler Unlimited CAL Graphic User Interface (GUI) Support is the interface that
creates the screens and user “look” to the database that holds information. Users can
individualize the look and feel of each of their module screens showing different
information in different ways.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the 2020-2021 Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc for software
support and licensing.
2.Postpone the issue to a future meeting.
3.Take no action.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the 2020-2021 Annual
Financial Support Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of
$214,137.38.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Annual Financial Support Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc.
in the amount of $214,137.38.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-197
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2001, by Resolution 2001-180, the City of Grand Island
approved the proposal of Process, Inc., d/b/a Munis, to implement new accounting software with
an integrated financial program; and
WHEREAS, in order to receive continued upgrades and technical assistance from
the company, it is necessary to enter into an annual Financial Support Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the cost for the period of September 14, 2020 to September 13, 2021
for Munis Module support, Tyler System Management Services Support, Tyler Unlimited CAL
support and update licensing is $214,137.38; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney’s office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the annual Financial Support
Agreement by and between the City and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the amount of $214,137.38
is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreements on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2020
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-9
#2020-198 - Approving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1
(Melodee A. Anderson- 3515 W Old Potash Highway and R & D
Investments, LLC- 120 Diers Avenue)
Staff Contact: John Collins
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-198
WHEREAS, public right-of-way is required by the City of Grand Island for Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1, from several property owners
described as follows:
Property Owner Legal Description Amount
MELODEE A.
ANDERSON,
TRUSTEE
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 1, ANDERSON THIRD
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY,
NEBRASKA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1,
ANDERSON THIRD SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, POINT ALSO BEING ON THE
SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OLD POTASH HIGHWAY;
THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N89o27’25”E ALONG
THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1, LINE ALSO BEING THE
SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OLD POTASH HIGHWAY; A
DISTANCE OF 348.11 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID LOT 1; THENCE S00o57’24”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF
SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 30.50 FEET; THENCE S89o28’39”W
A DISTANCE OF 12.73 FEET THENCE N79o21’21”W A DISTANCE
OF 77.24 FEET; THENCE N89o05’25”W A DISTANCE OF 259.84
FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE
N00o59’34”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A
DISTANCE OF 8.92 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
TRACT CONTAINS 5,302 SF.
22,540.00
R & D
INVESTMENTS,
LLC
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 2, COMMONWEALTH
BUSINESS PARK SECOND SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA; THENCE ON AN
ASSUMED BEARING OF N01o37’52”W ALONG THE WEST LINE
OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 10.31 FEET; THENCE
S89o05’25”E A DISTANCE OF 158.95 FEET; THENCE N89o28’39”E
A DISTANCE OF 172.30 FEET; THENCE N44o18’07”E A DISTANCE
OF 13.81 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2,
POINT ALSO BEING THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DIERS
AVENUE; THENCE S01o34’58”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID
LOT 2, LINE ALSO BEING THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
SAID DIERS AVENUE, A DISTANCE OF 16.42 FEET TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2, POINT ALSO BEING THE
INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OLD
$12,870.00
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POTASH & THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID DIERS
AVENUE; THENCE S89o31’31”W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF
SAID LOT 2, LINE ALSO BEING THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF SAID OLD POTASH, A DISTANCE OF 341.04 FEET TO A
POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS 2,574 SF.
Total= $35,410.00
WHEREAS, Agreements for the public right-of-way have 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 enter into the Agreements for the public right-of-way on the above
described tracts of land.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreements on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-10
#2020-199 - Approving Acquisition of Public Easements for Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1 (R
& D Investments, LLC- 120 Diers Avenue)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-3.
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-199
WHEREAS, public easements are required by the City of Grand Island, from an
affected property owner in Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1
project area:
Property Owner Legal Description Amount
R & D INVESTMENTS, LLC
A PERMANENT ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOT 2,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, AND MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, SAID POINT ALSO
BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PROPOSED RIGHT-
OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING
N01o37’52”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A
DISTANCE OF 10.31 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, SAID POINT ALSO
BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N01o37’52”W
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF
65.00 FEET; THENCE S89o05’25”E A DISTANCE OF 20.02 FEET;
THENCE S01o37’52”E PARALLEL AND 20.00 FEET EAST OF
THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 65.00 FEET
TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED
RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE N89o05’25”W ALONG THE
NORTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, A
DISTANCE OF 20.02 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
PERMANENT EASEMENT CONTAINS 1,300 SF MORE OR
LESS.
and
A PERMANENT UTILTIY EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOT 2,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, AND MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, THENCE ON AN
ASSUMED BEARING N01o34’58”W ALONG THE EAST LINE
OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 56.99 FEET TO A POINT OF
CURVATURE, THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A
CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF
029o14’13”, A RADIUS OF 230.00 FEET; A CHORD BEARING
$4,710.00
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OF N13o16’32”E WITH A CHORD DISTANCE OF 116.10 FEET,
AN ARC LENGTH OF 117.36 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE N12o45’05”W A DISTANCE OF 22.00
FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF AN EXISTING
UTILTIY EASEMENT; THENCE N16o14’55”E ALONG A EAST
LINE OF SAID EXISTING UTILITY EASEMENT A DISTANCE
OF 36.88 FEET; THENCE S89o49’05”E ALONG A SOUTH LINE
OF SAID EXISTING UTILTIY EASEMENT A DISTANCE OF
2.17 FEET; THENCE S12o45’05”E A DISTANCE OF 33.22 FEET;
THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTER CLOCKWISE
DIRECTION HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 007o08’55”, A
RADIUS OF 230.00 FEET; A CHORD BEARING OF S31o28’05”W
WITH A CHORD DISTANCE OF 28.68 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH
OF 28.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT CONTAINS 582 SQ FT
MORE OR LESS.
TOTAL= $4,710.00
WHEREAS, a public easement agreement 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 enter into the Agreement for public easements on the above described
tracts of land.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreements on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-11
#2020-200 - Approving Acquisition and Payment to County Court
for Just Compensation from Appraiser’s Report for Public Right-
of-Way, and Permanent and Temporary Easements for Old Potash
Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1 (Barr
None, LLC- 111 Diers Avenue)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-4.
Staff Contact: John Collins
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:August 25, 2020
Subject:Approving Acquisition and Payment to County Court for
Just Compensation from Appraiser’s Report for Public
Right-of-Way, and Permanent and Temporary Easements
for Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements;
Project No. 2019-P-1 (Barr None, LLC- 111 Diers
Avenue)
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.
Discussion
A condemnation hearing was held in Hall County Court on August 14, 2020. The
appointed Board of Appraisers has issued their determination. The following is a
summary of the appraised amounts offered and the amounts based on the determination
of the court appointed appraisers.
Barr None, LLC- 111 Diers Avenue
Acquisition Type Amount Offered Condemnation Amount
Public Right-of-Way $18,450.00 $18,450.00
Permanent Utility Easement $ 5,280.00 $12,375.00
Permanent Drainage Easement $19,470.00 $12,375.00
Temporary Construction Easement $20,560.00 $52,700.00
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Totals=$63,760.00 $95,900.00
Once the court awarded amount is paid to the Hall County court this portion of the Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1 can get underway. The
owners have the right to appeal but his will not affect our ability to use the property as
needed while the appeal process moves forward.
If the return of appraisers is appealed by either party, the case is tried over again in the
District Court. The dollar amount is still in dispute until the appeal time runs out or until
there is a final order from the Courts. If we do not pay the initial appraiser’s award, we
are deemed to have abandoned our case we may not seek condemnation on the same
property for two (2) years.
Engineering staff of the Public Works Department negotiated with the property owner for
such purchase.
Property Owner Legal Description Amount
BARR NONE, LLC
A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
CONSISTING OF PART OF A TRACT OF LAND
DESCRIBED AS A PART OF LOT THREE (3),
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, AN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL
COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
LOT 3, POINT ALSO BEING AT THE ITNERSECTION OF
THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OLD POTASH
HIGHWAY & EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DIERS
AVENUE; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF
N01o59’16”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A
DISTANCE OF 24.84 FEET; TEHNCE S45o48’00”E A
DISTANCE OF 28.98 FEET; THENCE N89o28’39”E A
DISTANCE OF 136.80 FEET; THENCE N37o10’05”E A
DISTANCE OF 61.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST
LINE OF HIGHWAY 281 AS DESCRIBED IN DEED
DOCUMENT NO. 70-004933; THENCE S01o33’52”E
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY 281, A
DISTANCE OF 10.33 FEET TO A WESTERLY CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 281 RIGHT-OF-WAY; THENCE S33o59’41”W
ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY 281
RIGHT-OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF 51.59 FEET TO A
POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3, POINT
ALSO BEING ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
OLD POTASH HIGHWAY; THENCE S89o30’38”W ALONG
$95,900.00
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THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF
165.02 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID RIGHT-
OF-WAY CONTAINS 1,366 SQUARE FEET MORE OR
LESS
AND
A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR A UTILITY EASEMENT
CONSISTING OF PART OF A TRACT OF LAND
DESCRIBED AS A PART OF LOT THREE (3),
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, AN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL
COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT
3, COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION,
AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
NEBRASKA, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-
WAY TRACT; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING
N01o59’16”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A
DISTANCE OF 24.84 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED ROW TRACT, SAID POINT
ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
N01o59’126”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3,
A DISTANCE OF 32.90 FEET TO A POINT OF
CURVATURE; THENCE ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 3,
AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION
HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 7o00’29”, A RADIUS OF
170.00 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF N02o15’27”E WITH
A CHORD DISTANCE OF 20.78 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH
OF 20.79 FEET; THENCE S21o05’31”E A DISTANCE OF
57.58 FEET; THENCE S01o04’29”E A DISTANCE OF 20.13
FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
PROPOSED ROW TRACT; THENCE N45o48’00”W ALONG
THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID PROPOSED ROW
TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 28.98 FEET TO A POINT OF
BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT
CONTAINS 782 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS.
AND
A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR A DRAINAGE
EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF A TRACT OF
LAND DESCRIBED AS A PART OF LOT THREE (3),
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COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, AN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL
COUNTY, NEBRASAKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT A SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 3,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, AN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
NEBRASKA; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF
S89o30’38”W ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
OF OLD POTASH HIGHWAY, A DISTANCE OF 35.01
FEET TO A SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A PROPOSED
RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE N33o59’41”E ALONG
THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-
WAY TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 51.59 FEET TO A
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-
WAY TRACT; THENCE N01o30’24”W ALONG THE EAST
LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, A
DISTANCE OF 10.33 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY, SAID
POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE S37o10’05”W ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY
LINE OF SAID PROPOSED ROW TRACT, A DISTANCE OF
61.03 FEET TO A SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
PROPOSED ROW TRACT; THENCE S89o28’39”W ALONG
THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED ROW TRACT, A
DISTANCE OF 12.12 FEET; THENCE N20o53’08”E A
DISTANCE OF 80.91 FEET; THENCE N01o28’59”W A
DISTANCE OF 73.36 FEET; THENCE N03o11’21”W A
DISTANCE OF 95.09 FEET; THENCE N55o00’09”W A
DISTANCE OF 21.43 FEET; THENCE N03o11’21”W A
DISTANCE OF 10.83 FEET; THENCE N86o48’389”E A
DISTANCE OF 27.24 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HIGHWAY 281; THENCE
S01o30’24”E ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
OF SAID HIGHWAY 281, A DISTANCE OF 213.67 FEET
TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT
DRAINAGE EASEMENT CONTAINS 2,884 SQUARE FEET
MORE OR LESS.
AND
A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
CONSISTING OF PART OF A TRACT OF LAND
DESCRIBED AS A PART OF LOT THREE (3),
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COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, AN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL
COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT A SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
LOT 3, POINT ALSO BEING A SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
A PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE ON AN
ASSUMED BEARING OF N01o59’16”W ALONG THE
WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF 57.74 FEET
TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE AROUND A
CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A
DELTA ANGLE OF 7o00’29”, A RADIUS OF 170.00 FEET,
A CHORD BEARING OF N02o15’27”E WITH A CHORD
BEARING OF 20.78 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 20.79 TO
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED
UTILITY EASEMENT, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE
POINT OF BEGINNING, TO A POINT OF CURVATURE;
THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY SIDE OF SAID LOT 3,
AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION
HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 10o00’09”, A RADIUS OF
170.00 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF N10o45’46”E WITH
A CHORD DISTANCE OF 29.64 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH
OF 29.68 FEET; THENCE S47o51’39”E A DISTANCE OF
10.40 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE
AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
DIRECTION HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 13o59’08”, A
RADIUS OF 160.00 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF
S08o08’47”W WITH A CHORD DISTANCE OF 38.96 FEET,
AN ARC LENGTH OF 39.05 FEET; THENCE S21o05’31”E A
DISTANCE OF 32.88 FEET; THENCE N89o28’39”E A
DISTANCE OF 107.39 FEET; THENCE N30o53’08”E A
DISTANCE OF 50.46 FEET; THENCE N01o28’59”W A
DISTANCE OF 24.13 FEET; THENCE N88o31’01”E A
DISTANCE OF 8.00 FEET; THENCE N01o28’59”W A
DISTANCE OF 76.65 FEET; THENCE N55o00’09”W A
DISTANCE OF 77.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE
NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3, POINT ALSO
BEING ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
DIERS AVENUE; THENCE N48o07’41”E ALONG THE
NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A DISTANCE
OF 17.93 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE
ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3,
AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
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DIRECTION HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 25o55’05”, A
RADIUS OF 230.00 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF
N36o15’19”E WITH A CHORD DISTANCE OF 103.16 FEET,
AN ARC LENGTH OF 104.04 FEET; THENCE N88o22’32”E
A DISTANCE OF 15.89 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST
LINE OF HIGHWAY 281 DEED NO. 79-004933; THENCE
S01o30’24”E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID
HIGHWAY 281 CONDEMNATION DEED, LINE ALSO
BEING THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF HIGHWAY 281, A
DISTANCE OF 52.73 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF A PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT;
THENCE S86o48’39”W ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT, A DISTANCE
OF 27.24 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
PROPOSED DRAINGE EASEMENT; THENCE S03o11’21”E
ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PROPOSED
DRAINAGE EASEMENT, A DISTANCE OF 10.83 FEET TO
A NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED
DRAINAGE EASEMENT; THENCE S55o00’09”E ALONG A
NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID PROPOSED
DRAINAGE EASEMENT, A DISTANCE OF 21.43 FEET TO
A NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED
DRAINAGE EASEMENT; THENCE S03o11’21”E ALONG A
WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PROPOSED DRAINAGE
EASEMENT, A DISTANCE OF 95.09 FEET TO A
WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED DRAINAGE
EASEMENT; THENCE S01o28’59”E ALONG A WESTERLY
LINE OF SAID PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT, A
DISTANCE OF 73.36 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY
CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT;
THENCE S30o53’08”W ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF
SAID PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT, A DISTANCE
OF 80.91 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT, SAID POINT ALSO
BEING ON THE NORTH LINE OF A PROPOSED RIGHT-
OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE S89o28’39”W ALONG SAID
NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 124.68 FEET TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED UTILITY
EASEMENT; THENCE N01o04’29”W ALONG THE EAST
LINE OF SAID PROPOSED UTILITY EASEMENT, A
DISTANCE OF 20.13 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED UTILITY EASEMENT;
THENCE N21o05’31”W ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY
LINE OF SAID PROPOSED UTILITY EASEMENT, A
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DISTANCE OF 57.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING. SAID TEMPORARY EASEMENT
CONTAINS 15,226 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS.
TOTAL= $95,900.00
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 payment to Hall County Court
for Just Compensation from Appraisers Report for Public Right-of-Way, and Permanent
and Temporary Easements for Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No.
2019-P-1 (Barr None, LLC- 111 Diers Avenue).
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acquisitions.
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US-281 16'PROPOSED US-281 TURN LANE
PROPOSED CONCRETE FLUME TO
INTERCEPT HIGHWAY DRAINAGE
AREA INLET
AREA INLET
PROPOSED
TEMPORARY EASEMENT
PROPOSED PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT
DRAINAGE
PATH (TYP.)DRAIN. EASE.(WIDTH VARIES)RECONSTRUCT PARKING TO
RAISE OUTER CURB LINE (TYP.)
7' SIDEWALK
6' TERRACE
EXISTING
40' R.O.W.3.5' R.O.W.
PROPOSED R.O.W.
24.5'
GRADING LIMITS
7'
5.4'
32'
DIERS AVENUEOLD POTASH HIGHWAY10' TEMP.EASE.49' DRIVEWAY
EXISTING STALLS = 44
STALLS FOLLOWING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS = 44
(BOTH COUNTS EXCLUDE TRAILER PARKING)
EXISTING 16'
UTILITY EASEMENT
PARKING STALL IMPACT
PARKING STALL IMPACT
OWNER: BARR NONE LLC.
LOT 3, COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBD.
ADDRESS: 111 N DIERS AVE
893 S.F. RIGHT-OF-WAY
16177 S.F. TEMPORARY EASEMENT
3053 S.F. PERMANENT EASEMENT
TRACT 18
www.olsson.comTEL 308.384.8750
201 East 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
TRACT 18
PROTECT SIGN 28.2'TEMP.EASE.WIDTHVARIES1' CURB TO EASE.2' CURBTO FLUMEDRAIN. EASE.(WIDTH VARIES)20'18'
PROPOSED PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-200
WHEREAS, through a public hearing and approval of Resolution No. 2020-200
on August 25, 2020, Grand Island City Council authorized City staff to acquire certain tracts of
land for the Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1 project area:
Property Owner Legal Description Amount
BARR NONE, LLC
A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
CONSISTING OF PART OF A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED
AS A PART OF LOT THREE (3), COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS
PARK SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3,
POINT ALSO BEING AT THE ITNERSECTION OF THE NORTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OLD POTASH HIGHWAY & EAST
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DIERS AVENUE; THENCE ON AN
ASSUMED BEARING OF N01o59’16”W ALONG THE WEST
LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF 24.84 FEET; TEHNCE
S45o48’00”E A DISTANCE OF 28.98 FEET; THENCE
N89o28’39”E A DISTANCE OF 136.80 FEET; THENCE
N37o10’05”E A DISTANCE OF 61.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE
WEST LINE OF HIGHWAY 281 AS DESCRIBED IN DEED
DOCUMENT NO. 70-004933; THENCE S01o33’52”E ALONG
THE WEST LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY 281, A DISTANCE OF
10.33 FEET TO A WESTERLY CORNER OF HIGHWAY 281
RIGHT-OF-WAY; THENCE S33o59’41”W ALONG A WESTERLY
LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY 281 RIGHT-OF-WAY, A DISTANCE
OF 51.59 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
LOT 3, POINT ALSO BEING ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF OLD POTASH HIGHWAY; THENCE S89o30’38”W
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF
165.02 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID RIGHT-OF-
WAY CONTAINS 1,366 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS
AND
A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR A UTILITY EASEMENT
CONSISTING OF PART OF A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED
AS A PART OF LOT THREE (3), COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS
PARK SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 3,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, AN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
$95,900.00
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SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A
PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE ON AN
ASSUMED BEARING N01o59’16”W ALONG THE WEST LINE
OF SAID LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF 24.84 FEET TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED ROW TRACT,
SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE N01o59’126”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID
LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF 32.90 FEET TO A POINT OF
CURVATURE; THENCE ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 3,
AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING
A DELTA ANGLE OF 7o00’29”, A RADIUS OF 170.00 FEET, A
CHORD BEARING OF N02o15’27”E WITH A CHORD
DISTANCE OF 20.78 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 20.79 FEET;
THENCE S21o05’31”E A DISTANCE OF 57.58 FEET; THENCE
S01o04’29”E A DISTANCE OF 20.13 FEET TO A POINT ON THE
NORTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED ROW TRACT; THENCE
N45o48’00”W ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID
PROPOSED ROW TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 28.98 FEET TO A
POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT UTILITY
EASEMENT CONTAINS 782 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS.
AND
A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR A DRAINAGE EASEMENT
CONSISTING OF PART OF A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED
AS A PART OF LOT THREE (3), COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS
PARK SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASAKA AND MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT A SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 3,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, AN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA;
THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S89o30’38”W
ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OLD POTASH
HIGHWAY, A DISTANCE OF 35.01 FEET TO A SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF A PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE
N33o59’41”E ALONG THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF SAID
PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 51.59
FEET TO A SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED
RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE N01o30’24”W ALONG THE
EAST LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, A
DISTANCE OF 10.33 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY, SAID POINT ALSO BEING
THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S37o10’05”W ALONG
THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID PROPOSED ROW
TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 61.03 FEET TO A SOUTHEAST
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CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED ROW TRACT; THENCE
S89o28’39”W ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED
ROW TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 12.12 FEET; THENCE
N20o53’08”E A DISTANCE OF 80.91 FEET; THENCE
N01o28’59”W A DISTANCE OF 73.36 FEET; THENCE
N03o11’21”W A DISTANCE OF 95.09 FEET; THENCE
N55o00’09”W A DISTANCE OF 21.43 FEET; THENCE
N03o11’21”W A DISTANCE OF 10.83 FEET; THENCE
N86o48’389”E A DISTANCE OF 27.24 FEET TO A POINT ON
THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HIGHWAY 281; THENCE
S01o30’24”E ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
SAID HIGHWAY 281, A DISTANCE OF 213.67 FEET TO A
POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT DRAINAGE
EASEMENT CONTAINS 2,884 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS.
AND
A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT CONSISTING
OF PART OF A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS A PART OF
LOT THREE (3), COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK
SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT A SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3,
POINT ALSO BEING A SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A
PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE ON AN
ASSUMED BEARING OF N01o59’16”W ALONG THE WEST
LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF 57.74 FEET TO A
POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A
CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF
7o00’29”, A RADIUS OF 170.00 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF
N02o15’27”E WITH A CHORD BEARING OF 20.78 FEET, AN
ARC LENGTH OF 20.79 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID PROPOSED UTILITY EASEMENT, SAID POINT ALSO
BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, TO A POINT OF
CURVATURE; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY SIDE OF
SAID LOT 3, AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE
DIRECTION HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 10o00’09”, A
RADIUS OF 170.00 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF N10o45’46”E
WITH A CHORD DISTANCE OF 29.64 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH
OF 29.68 FEET; THENCE S47o51’39”E A DISTANCE OF 10.40
FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE AROUND A
CURVE IN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A
DELTA ANGLE OF 13o59’08”, A RADIUS OF 160.00 FEET, A
CHORD BEARING OF S08o08’47”W WITH A CHORD
DISTANCE OF 38.96 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 39.05 FEET;
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THENCE S21o05’31”E A DISTANCE OF 32.88 FEET; THENCE
N89o28’39”E A DISTANCE OF 107.39 FEET; THENCE
N30o53’08”E A DISTANCE OF 50.46 FEET; THENCE
N01o28’59”W A DISTANCE OF 24.13 FEET; THENCE
N88o31’01”E A DISTANCE OF 8.00 FEET; THENCE
N01o28’59”W A DISTANCE OF 76.65 FEET; THENCE
N55o00’09”W A DISTANCE OF 77.30 FEET TO A POINT ON
THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3, POINT ALSO
BEING ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DIERS
AVENUE; THENCE N48o07’41”E ALONG THE
NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF
17.93 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE ALONG
THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3, AROUND A
CURVE IN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A
DELTA ANGLE OF 25o55’05”, A RADIUS OF 230.00 FEET, A
CHORD BEARING OF N36o15’19”E WITH A CHORD
DISTANCE OF 103.16 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 104.04
FEET; THENCE N88o22’32”E A DISTANCE OF 15.89 FEET TO A
POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF HIGHWAY 281 DEED NO. 79-
004933; THENCE S01o30’24”E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF
SAID HIGHWAY 281 CONDEMNATION DEED, LINE ALSO
BEING THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF HIGHWAY 281, A
DISTANCE OF 52.73 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
A PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT; THENCE S86o48’39”W
ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED DRAINAGE
EASEMENT, A DISTANCE OF 27.24 FEET TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED DRAINGE
EASEMENT; THENCE S03o11’21”E ALONG A WESTERLY
LINE OF SAID PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT, A
DISTANCE OF 10.83 FEET TO A NORTHWESTERLY CORNER
OF SAID PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT; THENCE
S55o00’09”E ALONG A NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID
PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT, A DISTANCE OF 21.43
FEET TO A NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED
DRAINAGE EASEMENT; THENCE S03o11’21”E ALONG A
WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PROPOSED DRAINAGE
EASEMENT, A DISTANCE OF 95.09 FEET TO A WESTERLY
CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT;
THENCE S01o28’59”E ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID
PROPOSED DRAINAGE EASEMENT, A DISTANCE OF 73.36
FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED
DRAINAGE EASEMENT; THENCE S30o53’08”W ALONG A
WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PROPOSED DRAINAGE
EASEMENT, A DISTANCE OF 80.91 FEET TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED DRAINAGE
EASEMENT, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE NORTH LINE
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OF A PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE
S89o28’39”W ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF
124.68 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
PROPOSED UTILITY EASEMENT; THENCE N01o04’29”W
ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PROPOSED UTILITY
EASEMENT, A DISTANCE OF 20.13 FEET TO THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED UTILITY
EASEMENT; THENCE N21o05’31”W ALONG THE
NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID PROPOSED UTILITY
EASEMENT, A DISTANCE OF 57.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING. SAID TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONTAINS
15,226 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS.
TOTAL= $95,900.00
WHEREAS, a condemnation hearing was held in Hall County Court on August
14, 2020 wherein the Board of Appraisers issued their determination; and
WHEREAS, in order to continue with the Old Potash Highway Roadway
Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1, it is necessary that the City deposit with Hall County Court
the amount of $95,900.00 as determined by the Board of Appraisers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City deposit with the Hall County
Court the sum of $95,900.00 in accordance with the laws of eminent domain.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-12
#2020-201 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1 (R
& D Investments, LLC- 120 Diers Ave, Melodee A. Anderson- 3515
W Old Potash Highway, Mehring, Inc.- 3803/3805 W Old Potash
Highway)
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:August 25, 2020
Subject:Approving Temporary Construction Easement for Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No.
2019-P-1 (R & D Investments, LLC- 120 Diers Ave,
Melodee A. Anderson- 3515 W Old Potash Highway,
Mehring, Inc.- 3803/3805 W 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.
Temporary Construction easements are needed to accommodate the construction activities
for Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1, which must be
approved by City Council. The temporary construction easements will allow for the
roadway improvements to this area.
A sketch is attached to show the temporary construction easement areas.
Discussion
Temporary construction easements are needed for Old Potash Highway Roadway
Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1 to be constructed.
Engineering staff of the Public Works Department negotiated with the property owners
for use of such temporary construction easements.
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Property Owner Legal Description Cost
R & D Investments,
LLC
A TEMPORARY EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOT 2,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
AND MORE PARTICLUARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
A PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE ON AN
ASSUMED BEARING N01o37’52”W ALONG THE WEST
LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 75.31 FEET TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF A PROPOSED ACCESS
EASEMENT, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF
BEGINNING ; THENCE N01o37’52”W ALONG THE WEST
LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 25.03 FEET;
THENCE N88o48’38”E A DISTANCE OF 55.00 FEET;
THENCE S01o37’52”E A DISTANCE OF 72.02 FEET; THENCE
S89o05’25”E A DISTANCE OF 104.53 FEET; THENCE
N89o28’39”E A DISTANCE OF 146.15 FEET; THENCE
N44o18’07”E A DISTANCE OF 49.46 FEET TO A POINT ON
THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, POINT ALSO BEING ON
THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DIERS AVENUE,
SAID POINT ALSO BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE;
THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 2, AROUND A
CURVE IN A COUTNER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING
A DELTA ANGLE OF 1o10’39”, A RADIUS OF 230.00 FEET,
A CHORD BEARING OF S00o45’15”E, A CHORD DISTANCE
OF 4.73 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 4.73 FEET; THENCE
S01o34’58”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, LINE
ALSO BEING THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID
DIERS AVE., A DISTANCE OF 40.57 TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF A PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT;
THENCE S44o18’07”W ALONG A NORTHERLY LINE OF
SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, A DISTANCE OF
13.81 FEET TO A NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID
PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE S89o28’39”W
ALONG A NORTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-
WAY TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 172.30 FEET TO A
NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-
WAY TRACT; THENCE N89o05’25”W ALONG A NORTH
LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, A
DISTANCE OF 138.93 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF SAID PROPOSED ACCESS EASEMENT; THENCE
N01o37’52”W ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PROPOSED
ACCESS EASEMENT, LINE ALSO PARALLEL TO AND
20.00 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A
DISTANCE OF 65.00 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF SAID PROPOSED ACCESS EASEMENT; THENCE
N89o05’25”W ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
PROPOSED ACCESS EASEMENT, A DISTANCE OF 20.02
$27,905.00
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FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PERMANENT
EASEMENT CONTAINS 10,002 SF MORE OR LESS.
Melodee A.
Anderson
A TEMPORARY EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOT 1,
ANDERSON THIRD SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AND MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1,
ANDERSON THIRD SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, POINT ALSO BEING
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF A PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-
WAY TRACT; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF
S00o59’34”E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF A PROPOSED
RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE
WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 8.92 FEET TO
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-
OF-WAY TRACT, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE S89o05’25”E ALONG THE SOUTH
LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, A
DISTANCE OF 259.84 FEET; THENCE S79o21’21”E ALONG
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY
TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 77.24 FEET; THENCE N89o28’39”E
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-
WAY TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 12.73 FEET TO A POINT ON
THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, SAID POINT ALSO BEING
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-
OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE S00o57’24”E ALONG THE EAST
LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 23.14 FEET;
THENCE S89o28’39”W A DISTANCE OF 165.34 FEET;
THENCE N00o48’01”E A DISTANCE OF 25.00 FEET;
THENCE N89o05’25”W A DISTANCE OF 119.78 FEET;
THENCE S00o31’21”E A DISTANCE OF 25.00 FEET; THENCE
S89o28’39”W A DISTANCE OF 63.61 FEET TO A POINT ON
THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE N00o59’35”W
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF
41.60 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONTAINS 9,993.23 SQ FT
MORE OR LESS.
$41,530.00
Mehring, Inc.
A TEMPORARY EASEMENT LOCATED IN PART OF LOT 2,
WESTGATE EIGHTH SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, AND MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2,
WESTGATE EIGHTH SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED
BEARING OF S00o58’52”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID
LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET; THENCE S88o54’34”E
PARALLEL TO AND 40.00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH
LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 11.00 FEET;
THENCE N00o58’52”W PARALLEL TO AND 11.00 FEET
WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF
30.00 FEET; THENCE S88o54’34”W PARALLEL TO AND
$10,250.00
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10.00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A
DISTANCE OF 100.08 FEET; THENCE S01o16’18”E A
DISTANCE OF 17.00 FEET; THENCE S88o54’34”W
PARALLEL TO AND 27.00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH
LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 39.00 FEET TO A
POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE
N00o58’50”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A
DISTANCE OF 27.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF SAID LOT 2, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE SOUTH
ROW LINE OF OLD POTASH HIGHWAY; THENCE
N88o54’34”E ALONG SAID SOUTH ROW LINE, LINE ALSO
BEING THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF
150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONTAINS 2,492 SQ FT MORE
OR LESS.
Total= $79,685.00
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 Temporary Construction
Easements between the City of Grand Island and the affected property owners for Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1, in the total amount of
$79,685.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the temporary construction easements.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-201
WHEREAS, temporary construction easements are required by the City of Grand
Island, from affected property owners in Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project
No. 2019-P-1 project area:
Property Owner Legal Description Cost
R & D Investments,
LLC
A TEMPORARY EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOT 2,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, AND MORE
PARTICLUARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2,
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS PARK SECOND SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, SAID POINT ALSO
BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-
WAY TRACT; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING
N01o37’52”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A
DISTANCE OF 75.31 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF A
PROPOSED ACCESS EASEMENT, SAID POINT ALSO BEING
THE POINT OF BEGINNING ; THENCE N01o37’52”W ALONG
THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 25.03 FEET;
THENCE N88o48’38”E A DISTANCE OF 55.00 FEET; THENCE
S01o37’52”E A DISTANCE OF 72.02 FEET; THENCE S89o05’25”E A
DISTANCE OF 104.53 FEET; THENCE N89o28’39”E A DISTANCE
OF 146.15 FEET; THENCE N44o18’07”E A DISTANCE OF 49.46
FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, POINT
ALSO BEING ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DIERS
AVENUE, SAID POINT ALSO BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE;
THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 2, AROUND A
CURVE IN A COUTNER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A
DELTA ANGLE OF 1o10’39”, A RADIUS OF 230.00 FEET, A
CHORD BEARING OF S00o45’15”E, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 4.73
FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 4.73 FEET; THENCE S01o34’58”E
ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, LINE ALSO BEING
THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID DIERS AVE., A
DISTANCE OF 40.57 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF A
PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE S44o18’07”W
ALONG A NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-
WAY TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 13.81 FEET TO A
NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-
WAY TRACT; THENCE S89o28’39”W ALONG A NORTH LINE OF
SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, A DISTANCE OF
172.30 FEET TO A NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED
RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT; THENCE N89o05’25”W ALONG A
NORTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, A
DISTANCE OF 138.93 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID PROPOSED ACCESS EASEMENT; THENCE N01o37’52”W
ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PROPOSED ACCESS
EASEMENT, LINE ALSO PARALLEL TO AND 20.00 FEET EAST
OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 65.00
FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED
ACCESS EASEMENT; THENCE N89o05’25”W ALONG THE
$27,905.00
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NORTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED ACCESS EASEMENT, A
DISTANCE OF 20.02 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
PERMANENT EASEMENT CONTAINS 10,002 SF MORE OR LESS.
Melodee A. Anderson
A TEMPORARY EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOT 1, ANDERSON
THIRD SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL
COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1,
ANDERSON THIRD SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, POINT ALSO BEING THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF A PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY
TRACT; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S00o59’34”E
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF A PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY
TRACT, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT
1, A DISTANCE OF 8.92 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY TRACT, SAID POINT ALSO
BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S89o05’25”E
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY
TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 259.84 FEET; THENCE S79o21’21”E
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY
TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 77.24 FEET; THENCE N89o28’39”E
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY
TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 12.73 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST
LINE OF SAID LOT 1, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY
TRACT; THENCE S00o57’24”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID
LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 23.14 FEET; THENCE S89o28’39”W A
DISTANCE OF 165.34 FEET; THENCE N00o48’01”E A DISTANCE
OF 25.00 FEET; THENCE N89o05’25”W A DISTANCE OF 119.78
FEET; THENCE S00o31’21”E A DISTANCE OF 25.00 FEET;
THENCE S89o28’39”W A DISTANCE OF 63.61 FEET TO A POINT
ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE N00o59’35”W
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 41.60
FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TEMPORARY
EASEMENT CONTAINS 9,993.23 SQ FT MORE OR LESS.
$41,530.00
Mehring, Inc.
A TEMPORARY EASEMENT LOCATED IN PART OF LOT 2,
WESTGATE EIGHTH SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2,
WESTGATE EIGHTH SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF
S00o58’52”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A
DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET; THENCE S88o54’34”E PARALLEL TO
AND 40.00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2,
A DISTANCE OF 11.00 FEET; THENCE N00o58’52”W PARALLEL
TO AND 11.00 FEET WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2,
A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET; THENCE S88o54’34”W PARALLEL
TO AND 10.00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT
2, A DISTANCE OF 100.08 FEET; THENCE S01o16’18”E A
DISTANCE OF 17.00 FEET; THENCE S88o54’34”W PARALLEL TO
AND 27.00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2,
$10,250.00
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A DISTANCE OF 39.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE
OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE N00o58’50”W ALONG THE WEST LINE
OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 27.00 FEET TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2, SAID POINT ALSO
BEING ON THE SOUTH ROW LINE OF OLD POTASH HIGHWAY;
THENCE N88o54’34”E ALONG SAID SOUTH ROW LINE, LINE
ALSO BEING THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE
OF 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONTAINS 2,492 SQ FT MORE OR
LESS.
Total= $79,685.00
WHEREAS, such Temporary Construction easements have 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 compensate the affected property owners for the Temporary
Construction easements on the above described tracts of land.
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_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-13
#2020-202 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Diffuser
Replacement; Project No. 2020-WWTP-3
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jon Menough PE, Wastewater Plant Engineer
Meeting:August 25, 2020
Subject:Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Diffuser
Replacement; Project No. 2020-WWTP-3
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
JCI Industries, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska was awarded a $25,295.00 contract on May 12, 2020,
via Resolution No. 2020-116, for Diffuser Replacement; Project No. 2020-WWTP-3.
This project replaced the ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) membrane component
within the diffuser assemblies in the oxic zones of one (1) aeration basin with a 9-inch membrane
diffuser at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The original membranes were installed in 2012 and
require replacement on a seven (7) year cycle.
Aeration Basin
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Discussion
The project was completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of the
contract, plans and specifications. Construction was completed on budget, for a total cost of
$25,295.00, with Public Works Engineering staff cost of $1,730.00 and advertising expense of
$103.19, resulting in a total project cost of $27,128.19.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1.Move to approve a resolution authorizing the Certificate of Final Completion.
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 Certificate of Final Completion
for Diffuser Replacement; Project No. 2020-WWTP-3.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for Diffuser Replacement; Project No.
2020-WWTP-3.
Diffuser
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ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
Diffuser Replacement; Project No. 2020-WWTP-3
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
August 25, 2019
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that Diffuser Replacement; Project No. 2020-WWTP-3 has been fully completed by
JCI Industries, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska under the contract awarded May 12, 2020. The work has
been completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of said contract and
complies with the contract, the plans and specifications. The work is hereby accepted for the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, by me as Public Works Director in accordance with the provisions of Section
16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
Base Bid-
Item
No.Description Total
Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost
1
9-Inch EPDM Membrane Diffuser
Replacement 1.00 LS $ 25,295.00 $ 25,295.00
Total Base Bid Section = $25,295.00
Additional Costs-
Grand Island Public Works Department Construction Engineering $1,730.00
Grand Island Independent Advertising $103.19
Total Additional Costs= $1,833.19
Total Project Costs= $27,128.19
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for Diffuser Replacement;
Project No. 2020-WWTP-3 certifying that JCI Industries, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska be approved.
_________________________________________ _____________________________________
John Collins – City Engineer/Public Works Director Roger G. Steele – Mayor
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
May 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-202
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director issued a Certificate of
Final Completion for Diffuser Replacement; Project No. 2020-WWTP-3 certifying that JCI
Industries, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska under contract, has completed such for the total amount of
$25,295.00; and
WHEREAS, with Public Works Engineering staff cost of $1,730.00 and
advertising expense of $103.19, resulted in a total project cost of $27,128.19; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the
acceptance of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the City
Engineer/Public Works Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Final Completion for
Diffuser Replacement; Project No. 2020-WWTP-3 is hereby confirmed for the total amount of
$25,295.00.
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_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_____________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-14
#2020-203 - Approving Award of Proposal for Permitting Software
and Implementation
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Meeting:August 25, 2020
Subject:Approving Award of Proposal for Permitting Software
and Implementation
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The application used by the Public Works Department for permitting and invoicing no
longer functions consistently. Over the years this application was not updated as
hardware and operating systems were improved.
Discussion
It is necessary to acquire a new application so that permitting can continue. The
specifications awarded under State of Nebraska Contract No. 78128 O4 meet all of the
requirements for the Public Works Department permitting system.
In addition to the functions of the existing system, the proposed replacement provide a
number of benefits, including:
Integration with current Tyler Technology Munis Financial Software, eliminating
current process of manual invoicing and receipting in various systems
o Able to handle permitting and invoicing in same system (have multiple
systems currently), which will reduce payment entries and reduce chance
for error
o Improve reconciliation of invoicing and collection
Time efficiencies could be created amongst City departments, as all have the
capability of being on the same software and viewing documents
o Reduce chances of multiple employees working the same job without
knowing it
o Improve communication amongst City staff, resulting in a positive
experience with the citizen/ contractor
o Increase internal transparency within the City
Clean up email space, as documents can be stored within the software system
o Will improve plan review and allow all reviewers to see all comments
Provide a clean history of records (all current records can be transferred)
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o All documents can be linked to the respective property, which will be
easily accessible and found in a consistent location
Scheduling, linear process and work flow present a considerable reduction in
administrative time spent documenting and tracking
o Applications (License Agreement, Right-of-Way, Opening, Sanitary
Sewer, Storm Sewer, Public Events/ Street closure, Vacation of Public
Easement/Right-of-Way, Oversize/Overweight Load, Liquor License,
Code Enforcement cases, Inspection)
o Plan Review
Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Paving, Electrical
Online mapping and reporting tool which will provide transparency and
community interaction
Citizen Request portal
Collaborate with ESRI/ GIS system
o Aerial views and map layers for public infrastructure
OpenGov, through Carahsoft Technology Corporation, offers a first year setup fee of
$77,851.62, and years 2-5 at $49,438.62. Use of CARES funding is planned for the first
year expense, with Public Works budgeting for future year expenses.
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 software permitting
system and implementation award to OpenGov, through Carahsoft Technology
Corporation of Reston, Virginia.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the award.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-203
WHEREAS, Public Works Department has a failing Access database, which used
for permit issuance and monthly invoicing; and
WHEREAS, the specifications awarded under State of Nebraska Contract No.
78128 O4 meet all of the requirements for the Public Works Department permitting system; and
WHEREAS, purchasing the permitting system from the State Contract Holder
meets all statutory bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the funding for such permitting software will be covered by the
CARES act for the first year in the amount of $77,851.62, with years 2-5 budgeted by Public
Works in the amount of $49,438.62 annually.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of a software permitting
system and implementation from OpenGov, through Carahsoft Technology Corporation of
Reston, Virginia is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item G-15
#2020-204 - Approving Keno Satellite Location and Agreement for
Full Circle Venue, LLC dba Infinity Lounge, 3333 Ramada Road
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:August 25, 2020
Subject:Approving Keno Satellite Location and Agreement for
Full Circle Venue, LLC dba Infinity Lounge, 3333
Ramada Road
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
An Interlocal Agreement governing County/City keno operations provides that the City
shall have the duty to review and approve satellite operations within the City. Fonner
Keno, Inc. has previously been licensed to operate keno at Fonner Park as well as other
facilities in the City that have been designated as satellite locations for the operation of
keno.
Discussion
Full Circle Venue, LLC dba Infinity Lounge, 3333 Ramada Road has submitted a request
for approval of a satellite location at the premises of Infinity Lounge, 3333 Ramada
Road. Approval of the Satellite Agreement between Full Circle Venue, LLC and Fonner
Keno, Inc. is required along with approval for the satellite location. The Agreement has
been reviewed by the Legal and Building Departments.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve the request
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 request for a Keno
Satellite Location and Agreement for Full Circle Venue, LLC dba Infinity Lounge, 3333
Ramada Road.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the request for a Keno Satellite Location and Agreement for Full Circle
Venue, LLC dba Infinity Lounge, 3333 Ramada Road.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-204
WHEREAS, the County of Hall and the City of Grand Island entered into an
Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement to permit the operation of keno within Hall County; and
WHEREAS, Fonner Keno, Inc. has previously been licensed to operate keno and
certain locations have been designated as satellite locations for the operation of keno; and
WHEREAS, the County of Hall has selected an additional satellite location for
approval for the operation of keno, such location being the premises at 3333 Ramada Road in
Grand Island, Nebraska, operated by Full Circle Venue, LLC dba Infinity Lounge, a Nebraska
corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Full Circle Venue, LLC dba Infinity
Lounge, a Nebraska corporation, located at 3333 Ramada Road, Grand Island, Nebraska is
hereby approved as an additional satellite location for the operation of keno, subject to entering
into the proper agreement.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2020.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item I-1
#2020-205 - Consideration of Approving Amendment to the
Redevelopment Plan for CRA No. 25 located at 6060 W. Old
Potash Highway (J & L Westward Enterprises)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-205
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and city of the
first class, has determined it be desirable to undertake and carry out urban redevelopment
projects in areas of the City and on property located in Hall County at a formerly used defense
site which are determined to be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21,
Nebraska Reissue Revised Statutes of 2007, as amended (the "Act"), prescribes the requirements
and procedures for the planning and implementation of redevelopment projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously declared Redevelopment Area No. 25 of the City to
be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska (the "Authority"), has prepared a Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section 18-2111 of
the Act, and recommended the Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Commission of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City reviewed the Redevelopment Plan
pursuant to the Act and submitted its recommendations, to the City, pursuant to Section 18-2114
of the Act; and
WHEREAS, following consideration of the recommendations of the Authority to the
Planning Commission, the recommendations of the Planning Commission to the City, and
following the public hearing with respect to the Redevelopment Plan, the City approved the Plan;
and
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City by the Authority for approval a specific
Redevelopment Project within the Redevelopment Plan and as authorized in the Redevelopment
Plan, such project to be as follows: site acquisition. All redevelopment activities will occur at a
formerly used defense site in Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the City published notices of a public hearing and mailed notices as required
pursuant to Section 18-2115 of the Act and has, on the date of the Resolution held a public
hearing on the proposal to amend the Redevelopment Plan to include the Redevelopment Project
described above.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska:
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1.The Redevelopment Plan of the City approved for Redevelopment Area No. 25 in at the
Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant in Hall County, Nebraska, including the
Redevelopment Project described above, is hereby determined to be feasible and in
conformity with the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island and
Hall County and the CAAP Reuse Plan as a whole and the Redevelopment Plan,
including the Redevelopment Project identified above, is in conformity with the
legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the Act; and it is hereby found and
determined that (a) the redevelopment project in the plan would not be economically
feasible without the use of tax-increment financing, (b) the redevelopment project would
not occur in the community redevelopment area without the use of tax-increment
financing, and (c) the costs and benefits of the redevelopment project, including costs and
benefits to other affected political subdivisions, the economy of the community, and the
demand for public and private services have been analyzed by the City and have been
found to be in the long-term best interest of the community impacted by the
redevelopment project. The City acknowledges receipt of notice of intent to enter into
the Redevelopment Contract in accordance with Section 18-2119 of the Act and of the
recommendations of the Authority and the Planning Commission.
2.Approval of the Redevelopment Plan is hereby ratified and reaffirmed, as amended by
this Resolution, and the Authority is hereby directed to implement the Redevelopment
Plan in accordance with the Act.
3.Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, ad valorem taxes levied upon real property in the
Redevelopment Project included or authorized in the Plan which is described above shall
be divided, for a period not to exceed 15 years after the effective date of this provision,
which effective date shall set by the Community Redevelopment Authority in the
redevelopment contract as follows:
a.That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed
each year by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation
(as defined in the Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the
same proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and
b.That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the Redevelopment
Project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and,
when collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of,
the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes
or advances of money to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded,
assumed, or otherwise, such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in
part, such Redevelopment Project. When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of
money, or indebtedness, including interest and premium due have been paid, the
Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad
valorem taxes upon real property in such Redevelopment Project shall be paid
into the funds of the respective public bodies.
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c.The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and file with the
Treasurer and Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska, an Allocation Agreement and
Notice of Pledge of Taxes with respect to each Redevelopment Project.
4.The City hereby finds and determines that the proposed land uses and building
requirements in the Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purposes of
accomplishing, in accordance with the general plan for development of the City, a
coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the City and its environs which
will, in accordance with present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order,
convenience, prosperity; and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in
the process of development; including, among other things, adequate provision for traffic,
vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate
provision for light and air, the promotion of a healthful and convenient distribution of
population, the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage, and other public
utilities, schools, parks, recreation and community facilities, and other public
requirements, the promotion of sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient
expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the recurrence of unsanitary or unsafe
dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 25, 2020
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of August 12, 2020
through August 25, 2020
The Claims for the period of July 29, 2020 through August 11, 2020 for a total amount of $6,715,888.91.
A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: Patrick Brown
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item S-1
CRA Budget Presentation
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP, Director
Meeting:August 25, 2020
Subject:Community Redevelopment Authority 2020-2021
Annual Budget
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, Director
It is my privilege to present to you the budget for the Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA) for 2020-2021. This plan and budget continues the high-quality services
that have enabled the CRA to partner with the City of Grand Island, private developers
and businesses and with property owners in the blighted and substandard areas to make
Grand Island vibrant, clean, safe and attractive.
The CRA budget for 2020-2021 is offered to you with a review of the responsibilities of
the CRA. Those responsibilities and abilities are outlined in State Statutes and are
summarized, in part, as follows:
The creation of a Redevelopment Authority was authorized by the Nebraska Legislature
in order to provide communities with the ability to address certain areas of a city in need
of improvement and development. Powers granted to CRAs are outlined in Chapter l8 of
the Statutes and include the ability to expend funds to acquire substandard or blighted
areas, make public improvements, and assist with development and redevelopment
projects in specified areas. The Authority has virtually the same powers as any political
subdivision, including borrowing money, issuing bonds, undertaking surveys and
appraisals and asking for a levy of taxes.
A five-member board, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council,
governs the CRA. The CRA is administered by a Director and devotes the overwhelming
share of its resources to highly visible and effective programs. The CRA funds its
programs primarily through assessments on taxable properties within the Grand Island
city limits.
BLIGHTED AND SUBSTANDARD AREAS
There are 30 designated Blighted and Substandard Areas within the Grand Island City
Limits. The City of Grand Island has the authority to designate up to 35% of the
community a blighted and substandard. At present 22.76% of the City has been
designated blighted and substandard. Council has approved one blight study during the
last year for 31 (Ada and Henry). The proposed study for the Conestoga Mall Area (28)
was pulled for consideration by the applicant in December of 2018 and it does not appear
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there is any traction on that study. Information about all of the Grand Island CRA Areas
and TIF Projects that have been approved are available at: https://tinyurl.com/GI-CRA.
CRA MISSION
The CRA is charged with taking action in specified areas of the community to assist
in the prevention and to inhibit physical deterioration (blighted and substandard
conditions) thereby enhancing property values and creating incentives for private
investment. They do this by encouraging new investment and improved infrastructure in
older areas of the community through the use of tax increment financing. They also take
an active role in purchasing and demolishing properties that need to be cleared. This
property is then made available for redevelopment.
FISCAL RESOURCES
General Revenues for 2020-2021
The CRA is requesting property tax revenues of $700,008 including $195,805 for Lincoln
Pool Construction and Bonds and $504,203 for all other CRA programs. The CRA is
requesting the same amount of funding as was approved last year. At this point it is based
on the certified valuation for 2020 the levy will be 0.02056 per $100 valuation. The CRA
is allowed a levy of up to 0.026. This will allow the CRA to meet obligations, continue
with their successful programs, the levies and tax asking have been:
2019-
2020
2018-
2019
2017-
2018
2016-
2017
2015-
2016
2014-
2015
2013-
2014
2012-
2013
0.02056 0.021661 0.0224 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026
$700,008 $700,008 $686,000 746,691 $732,050 $691,245 $669,384 $654,437
Program Funding
The CRA has the ability to assist private developers and governmental entities with the
commercial, residential or mixed-use redevelopment projects throughout the City.
Specific detail on projects is as follows:
Facade Development: For the façade development program $200,000 has been
budgeted, including grants and interest buy down. Last year the CRA funded
$220,000 of façade projects and received applications and approved this
expenditure for 3 projects. It is anticipated that all three of these projects will be
completed and the grants paid prior to the end of September 2020. We currently
have 1 project in line for the 2021 fiscal year. No projects will be approved until
after the budget is finalized. This program has been used extensively in the
Downtown part of Redevelopment Area #1 but has also been used in Areas #2 and
#6. It is only available in those areas that have a generalized redevelopment plan
including commercial façade development.
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Husker Harvest Days Commitments: Farm Progress, the City of Grand Island and
the CRA entered into an agreement in November of 2017 to facilitate infrastructure
improvements at the Husker Harvest Days site. The CRA has committed to transfer
$200,000 a year to Farm Progress for 10 years beginning in November of 2018. The
City has agreed to transfer $200,000 from the food and beverage tax collections to
the CRA in October of each year to cover that payment. Farm Progress made more
than $7,500,000 worth of improvements to the site and will continue to hold at least
a three day event on the site for the next 20 years or be subject to repayment
penalties. This will be extended an additional year per the redevelopment contract
due to the fact that Farm Progress is not holding a show during the 2020 year. This
is the third of ten scheduled payments.
TIF Payments: The largest portion of the CRA Budget is the payments on the TIF
Bonds. These payments are funded by the tax increment created by each project.
The funds are received from the County Treasurer in the month after the taxes have
been paid and the CRA places those funds in a separate account for each project and
send payment in the amount received from the treasurer to the bond holder of
record. Accounts are set up by the finance department after the first payment is
received from the treasurer. It is expected that the CRA will make TIF payments
totaling around $4,100,000 on all project. The TIF line item does budget $500,000
to accommodate new projects and the possibility that a project may need to pay off
prior to the end of the bond period. There are 66 TIF projects with signed contracts
and one project with an approved and unsigned contract (Paramount 9th Street) The
CRA paid off the Old Walnut project and the first of Todd Enck’s projects on Blake
and Darr. Additional projects will be paid off during the 20-21 tax year including.
Other Projects: In the blighted and substandard areas $200,000 has been reserved
for other projects. This funding can be assigned to specific projects including but
not limited to infrastructure improvements in the blighted and substandard areas
that would support larger redevelopment plans. The CRA is assisted in the
development of property in northeast Grand Island as part of the Starostka’s Fifth
Street project in a manner similar to the Poplar Street project for Habitat for
Humanity. A grant of just over $111,000 was approved in August to pay for sewer
assessment costs against this property. The CRA purchased a portion of the bonds
related to the sanitary sewer improvement district for a portion of the lots being
developed by Starostka Contracting LLC. The CRA will be paid back with the TIF
on the development of housing in that area. The CRA also granted $3,000 to the
Senior Center for landscape improvements along their Third Street entrance. The
CRA has used this funding item in the past to fund additional façade improvement
projects and to make grants to fund specific projects for: the Business Improvement
Districts, the Grand Island Parks Department, Fonner Park, The Central Nebraska
Humane Society, St. Stephens, Habitat for Humanity and other community groups
for specific projects that meet the mission of the CRA.
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CONCLUSION
This budget provides for measured funding of redevelopment efforts during the 2020-
2021 fiscal year. The investments this community has made in housing, redevelopment
efforts, infrastructure and economic development bode well for the future of the
community. This budget is reflective of the commitments the CRA has made and will
enable them to pay off existing commitments and maintain a cash balance to guarantee
payment of future commitments. This budget as submitted is also trying to be responsible
to the City and taxpayer during these uncertain times. The budget as requested does not
include any increase in expenditures by the CRA and does reflect a lower tax levy.
The CRA will also continue to examine the community to identify areas that might
benefit from a Blighted and Substandard declaration and to review and recommend
approval of redevelopment plan amendments for tax increment financing projects on both
large and small scale developments. The CRA is charged with taking action in
specified areas of the community to assist in the prevention and to inhibit physical
deterioration (blighted and substandard conditions) thereby enhancing property
values and creating incentives for private investment. All of the tools used by the
CRA are necessary for them to accomplish this mission.
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2020 2019-2020 2021
BUDGET YE Projected BUDGET
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 622,763 622,763 677,632
REVENUE:
Property Taxes - CRA 505,779 505,779 504,203
Property Taxes - Lincoln Pool 194,229 194,229 195,805
Property Taxes -TIF's 2,500,000 2,500,000 4,858,000
Loan Income (Poplar Street Water Line)13,000 13,000 20,000
Interest Income - CRA 10,000 10,000 10,000
Land Sales 200,000 39,000
Other Revenue - CRA 300,000 610,000 200,000
Other Revenue - TIF's
TOTAL REVENUE 3,723,008 3,872,008 5,788,008
TOTAL RESOURCES 4,345,771 4,494,771 6,465,640
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting 3,000 3,000 3,000
Legal Services 3,000 500 3,000
Consulting Services 5,000 -5,000
Contract Services 75,000 65,000 75,000
Printing & Binding 1,000 -1,000
Other Professional Services 16,000 200 16,000
General Liability Insurance 250 -250
Postage 200 100 200
Legal Notices 500 250 500
Travel & Training 4,000 -4,000
Other Expenditures ---
Office Supplies 1,000 1,000
Supplies 300 200 300
Land 100,000 10,000 30,000
Bond Principal - Lincoln Pool 180,000 180,000 185,000
Bond Interest- Lincoln Pool 14,229 14,229 10,805
Husker Harvest Days Payment (Year 3 of 10 Nov 2020)200,000 200,000 200,000
Façade Improvement 220,000 223,660 200,000
Building Improvement 715,000 450,000 670,000
Other Projects 220,000 170,000 200,000
TIF Payments 2,500,000 2,500,000 4,857,800
TOTAL EXPENSES 4,258,479 3,817,139 6,462,855
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH (535,471)54,869 (674,847)
ENDING CASH 87,292 677,632 2,785
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
2021 BUDGET
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Council Session
Item S-2
General FY 2020/2021 Budget Discussion
Staff Contact: Patrick Brown
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Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow. Today.
City Hall ● 100 East First Street ● Box 1968 ● Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968
(308)385-8888, Ext. 888 ● FAX: 385-8888 ● Emergency: 385-5000
Memorandum to Electeds, Mayor Steele, and Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator From: Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Date: August 19, 2020
RE: FY2020-2021 Budget Update
We are coming to the end of another budget season and wanted to provide an update on the current status of
the City’s budget for fiscal year (FY)2021. When we started the budget process back in April we were in the
midst of a pandemic. The revenue forecast models of prior years were no longer relevant. Our revenue
forecasts for the remainder of FY2020 ranged anywhere from 25% to 50% reduction in sales tax revenues
with similar reductions in Fees and Services. The last four months of Sales Tax revenues have been higher
than anticipated. May through August Sales Tax receipts (March through June sales) were down 8.6% as
compared to the same months last year. 2020 August Sales Tax receipts were only down 1% as compared to
August of 2019. Prior to the pandemic, Sales Tax receipts were 13.7% higher than the same period last year.
Combine the strong start of the fiscal year along with better than anticipated revenues during the pandemic,
forecasted revenues for the FY2020 will be approximately 1.5% or $576k lower than budgeted revenues for
FY2020.
In turn, Administration instructed Department Directors to reduce their spending because of the uncertain
revenue streams. As you know the City temporiarily closed the Library, Golf Course, Heartland Shoot Park,
Island Oasis, limited Lincoln Pool attendance, and other various programs were canceled for the year. The
Library workforce was reduced by 5.5 FTE’s. Combine the above mentioned closures with reductions in
Personnel and Operating costs in the General Fund, the General Fund estimated savings in expenses is $1.5
million for FY2020.
For FY2020, the cash reserve percentage is forecasted at 42% with an estimated increase in cash in bank of
$1.0 million.
Going into the FY2021 budget, the City was forecasting a reduction in Sales Tax revenues of 15% and
reductions in Fees & Services as well. Also Department Directors were asked to reduce their operating
expenses as well.
Several budget models were developed for Administratin and Council to consider prior to latest sales tax
report and the consensus was to transfer $250k from the KENO funds to the General Fund, capture an
increase of 2.5% for Property Tax, and use cash reserves for the remaining deficit.
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Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow. Today.
City Hall ● 100 East First Street ● Box 1968 ● Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968
(308)385-8888, Ext. 888 ● FAX: 385-8888 ● Emergency: 385-5000
Due to the anticipated savings from FY2020, the Finance Department along with City Administration is
recommending the City lower the City’s mill levy in order to receive the same amount of property tax as it did
in FY2020. Property Tax valuations for the tax year 2020 increased 5.42% from $3,231,585,947 to
$3,406,720,662 (changed by County 08-19-20). The Finance Department and City Administration also
recommends to NOT transfer $250k of KENO funds to the General Fund. The KENO funds would be still be
budgeted for unspecified projects for Council’s descretion as long as it’s within the KENO funds allowable
expenditures. Sales Tax revenues were initially forecasted for a 15% reduction in FY2021 but has been
updated to a reduction of 11%. At the end of FY2021, the estimated cash reserves will be 36.5%.
If you have questions regarding the FY2020 or FY2021 budget please do not hesitate to contact me. I would appreciate any feedback sooner rather than later.
The budget book will be updated once again and I hope to have the updated budget book on our website no later than Friday and I will also make hard copies available as requested.
Best Regards, Patrick Brown Finance Director
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