01-26-2021 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session Agenda
City Council:
Jason Conley
Michelle Fitzke
Bethany Guzinski
Chuck Haase
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, January 26, 2021
Call to Order
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item E-1
Public Hearing on Zoning Change for Property located at 3225
Wildwood Drive from B2 General Business and TA Transitional
Agriculture to ME Manufacturing Estates Zone. (Station 31, LLC)
Council action will take place under Ordinances item F-1.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP Director
Meeting:January 26, 2021
Subject:Rezone from B2 General Business Zone and TA
Transitional Agriculture with GCO Gateway Corridor
Overlay Zone to ME-Manufacturing Estates with a GCO
Gateway Corridor Overlay Zone
Presenter(s):Rashad Moxey, Planner
Background
An application has been made to rezone a tract of land consisting of all of Lot 1 of Lewis
Acres Subdivision in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska from B2 General Business
Zone and TA Transitional Agriculture with GCO Gateway Corridor Overlay Zone to
ME-Manufacturing Estates with a GCO Gateway Corridor Overlay Zone. This property
is south of Wildwood Drive and east of U.S. Highway 281.
Discussion
This property is zoned both B2 General Business and TA Transitional Agriculture. It is
also in a GCO Gateway Corridor Overlay Zone designed to protect the entrance to the
city. A truck terminal and distribution facility would like to locate at this site and these
uses are allowed in the ME Manufacturing Estates Zone. The original Platte Valley
Industrial park to the north of this site is also zone ME. The ME zone is one of the
preferred zoning districts for the Gateway Corridor Overlay because of the lot sizes and
required setbacks. This rezoning will make the zoning on this lot consistent with the lot
boundaries and consistent with the intent of the Gateway Corridor Overlay.
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held January 6, 2021 the
above item was considered following a public hearing.
O’Neill opened the public hearing.
Nabity stated the property is located on the southeast corner of Highway 281 and
Wildwood Road in Grand Island. The request is to change zoning from B2
General Business and TA Transitional Agriculture within a GCO Gateway
Corridor Overlay District to ME Manufacturing Estates within a GCO Gateway
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Corridor Overlay District. As part of the district it is recommended that only the
RD Residential Development, CD-Commercial Development and ME
Manufacturing Estates Zones be considered for undeveloped property within
these corridors. Nabity went on to say it is consistent with the comprehensive plan
and consistent with the intent Gateway Corridor Overlay Zone and recommends
approval.
O’Neill closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Robb and second by Randone to approve the change of
zoning from B2 General Business and TA Transitional Agriculture within a GCO
Gateway Corridor Overlay District to ME Manufacturing Estates within a GCO
Gateway Corridor Overlay District for Lot 1 of Lewis Acres Subdivision.
The motion was carried with ten members voting in favor (O’Neill, Ruge, Nelson,
Monter, Robb, Rubio, Randone, Allan, Hendricksen and Rainforth) with no
members voting no.
The memo sent to the planning commission with staff recommendation is
attached for review by Council.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the rezoning request as presented
2.Modify the rezoning request to meet the wishes of the Council
3.Postpone the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the proposed changes as
recommended.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the ordinance as presented.
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Agenda Item # 5
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION:
December 15 2020
SUBJECT:Zoning Change (C-06-2021GI)
PROPOSAL:This application is requesting a rezoning of approximately 33 acres of land south
of Wildwood Drive and east of U.S. Highway 281. This is property located on the corner of U.S.
Highway 281 and Wildwood Drive is zoned B-2 General Business & TA: Transitional Agriculture
Zone. The property is located within the Grand Island City limits and a request has been made
by the owners for rezoning. This rezoning will make the zoning on this lot consistent with the lot
boundaries.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation:B-2 General Business Zone
TA: Transitional Agriculture Zone
Intent of zoning district B-2: The intent of this zoning district is to provide for the
service, retail and wholesale needs of the general
community. This zoning district will contain uses that have
users and traffic from all areas of the community and trade
areas, and therefore will have close proximity to the major
traffic corridors of the City. Residential uses are permitted
at the density of the (R-4) High Density Residential Zoning
District.
TA: The intent of this zoning district is to provide for a
transition from rural to urban uses, and is generally located
on the fringe of the urban area. This zoning district permits
both farm and non-farm dwellings as well as other open
space and recreational activities. The intent of the zoning
district also would allow the limited raising livestock within
certain density requirements.
Permitted and conditional uses:B2: Residential uses at a density of up to 43 units per
acre, a variety of commercial, retail, office and service
uses.
TA: Agricultural uses, recreational uses and residential
uses at a density at a density of 1 unit per 20 acres.
Limited animal agriculture
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Existing land uses.Undeveloped property Previously Lewis Greenscape, a
single family home and farm ground.
Proposed Zoning Designation ME- Industrial Estates Zone
Intent of zoning district:The intent of this zoning district is to provide for a variety of
manufacturing, truck, trailer, and truck/trailer parts retailing,
truck, trailer, and truck/trailer parts wholesaling,
warehousing, administrative and research uses within an
area of comparatively high visibility and having quality
standards to promote an industrial park atmosphere.
Permitted and conditional uses: Any industrial/manufacturing use found in the Zoning
Matrix, Administrative offices for the wholesale distribution
of propane, Bus Garaging and Equipment Maintenance,
Truck and Trailer Storage, Motor Freight Terminals,
Gravel, sand or dirt removal, stockpiling, processing or
distribution and batching plant, Commercial Recreational
Vehicle Storage Trade and vocational schools.
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations:North: ME- Industrial Estates Zone, B-2- General
Business Zone, & CD- Commercial Development,
South: TA-Transitional Agriculture Zone,
East: TA-Transitional Agriculture Zone,
West: B-2 General Business Zone
Intent of zoning district:B-2: The intent of this zoning district is to provide for the
service, retail and wholesale needs of the general
community. This zoning district will contain uses that have
users and traffic from all areas of the community and trade
areas, and therefore will have close proximity to the major
traffic corridors of the City. Residential uses are permitted
at the density of the (R-4) High Density Residential Zoning
District.
CD: The intent of this zoning district is to permit a more
flexible regulation of land use so as to more fully
implement comprehensive planning for large parcels of
land proposed for commercial use.
ME: The intent of this zoning district is to provide for a
variety of manufacturing, truck, trailer, and truck/trailer
parts retailing, truck, trailer, and truck/trailer parts
wholesaling, warehousing, administrative and research
uses within an area of comparatively high visibility and
having quality standards to promote an industrial park
atmosphere.
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TA: The intent of this zoning district is to provide for a
transition from rural to urban uses, and is generally located
on the fringe of the urban area. This zoning district permits
both farm and non-farm dwellings as well as other open
space and recreational activities. The intent of the zoning
district also would allow the limited raising livestock within
certain density requirements.
Permitted and conditional uses:B2: Residential uses at a density of up to 43 units per
acre, a variety of commercial, retail, office and service
uses.
CD: Commercial, office and retail uses as permitted and
built according to the approve development plan. R4
Residential uses up to a density of 43 units per acre, along
with a variety of non-profit, recreational and educational
uses.
ME: Industrial Manufacturing, Administrative offices, Trade
schools, Gravel, sand or dirt removal, stockpiling,
processing or distribution and batching plant, Bus
Garaging and Equipment Maintenance.
TA: Agricultural uses, recreational uses and residential
uses at a density at a density of 1 unit per 20 acres.
Limited animal agriculture
Existing land uses:North: Industrial & Commercial
South: Vacant Land
East: Commercial & Vacant Land
West: Commercial
EVALUATION:
All of this property is within the Gateway Corridor Overlay Zone-GCO. The intent of the GCO
zone is to provide quality development appropriate to the entrances of the community from
Interstate 80. As part of that district it is recommended that only the RD Residential
Development, CD-Commercial Development and ME Manufacturing Estates Zones be
considered for undeveloped property within these corridors.
The ME Zone provides for greater landscaping and setbacks from the primary streets in the
hopes of creating a campus effect as people drive into the community.
The Positive Implications:
Consistent with the City of Grand Island’s current zoning regulations.
Accessible to Existing Municipal Infrastructure: City water and sewer services is available to
serve the rezoning area.
Would provide additional jobs to the workforce.
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Consistent with the Future Land Use Plan and requirements of the GCO Gateway Corridor
Overlay.
Monetary Benefit to Applicant: Would allow the applicant to develop the property for
Industrial uses.
Negative Implications:
None foreseen:
Other Considerations
The majority of this property is planned for manufacturing uses on the Future Land Use Map for
the City of Grand Island though it has been used for general business and agricultural uses.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City Council
change the zoning on this site from B2: General Business Zone & TA: Transitional
Agriculture Zone to ME: Industrial Estates Zone
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item E-2
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Permanent Utility Easement for
Sanitary Sewer District No. 544; Ellington Pointe and Westwood
Park Subdivisions at 1118 N North Road (West)
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-3.
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:January 26, 2021
Subject:Public Hearing on Acquisition of Permanent Utility
Easement for Sanitary Sewer District No. 544; Ellington
Pointe and Westwood Park Subdivisions at 1118 N North
Rd (West)
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
A public utility easement is needed to accommodate the extension of sanitary sewer to
serve an area previously unserved that is located within the new subdivision of Ellington
Pointe and the existing subdivision of Westwood Park. The public utility easement will
allow for the construction, operation, maintenance, extension, repair, replacement, and
removal of sanitary sewer within the easement.
The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department received a request for creation
of a Sanitary Sewer District to serve the new subdivision of Ellington Pointe and the
existing subdivision of Westwood Park.
Sanitary Sewer District No. 544 was created by the City Council on January 28, 2020, via
Ordinance No. 9755. Legal notice of the creation of the District was published in the
Grand Island Independent on February 3, 2020, with notification mailed to all involved
property owners.
City Council continued the creation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 544 on March 24,
2020, via Resolution No. 2020-78, with only one (1) protest being filed against this
district. The owner represented 120.00 front feet, or 1.76% of the total district frontage of
6,802.11 feet.
Discussion
A public utility easement is needed to accommodate the construction of Sanitary Sewer
District No. 544; Ellington Pointe & Westwood Park Subdivisions. The property owner
has signed the necessary document to grant the property, as shown on the attached
drawing, at no cost.
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Property Owner Legal Description
Stephen A. West and
Tabitha West
THE SOUTH SIX (6) FEET OF LOT ONE (1) FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE
TO A LINE TEN (10) FEET EAST OF SAID WEST PROPERTY LINE IN HANOVER
2ND SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, 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
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve acquisition of the necessary
permanent utility easement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acquisition of the necessary permanent utility easement.
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LOT 7LOT 10LOT 12SUBDIVISIONHANOVER 2NDLOT 1LOT 8LOT 11LOT 1LOT 9PERM. EASEMENT AREATEMP. EASEMENT AREAPERM. EASEMENT LINETEMP. EASEMENT LINEEXISTING EASEMENT LINERIGHT OF WAYLEGENDTEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT #24 DESCRIPTIONN02040NORTH ROADPERMANENT UTILTIY EASEMENT #9 DESCRIPTION20' PROPOSED TEMPORARY EASEMENT6' PROPOSED PERMANENT EASEMENTSUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA THE SOUTH TWENTY (20) FEET OF LOT ONE (1) IN HANOVER 2ND GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKASANITARY SEWER DISTRICT 544HANOVER 2ND & ELLINGTON POINTE SUB. LOT 1 22NEBRASKAHANOVER 2ND SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, TO A LINE TEN (10) FEET EAST OF SAID WEST PROPERTY LINE IN THE SOUTH SIX (6) FEET OF LOT 1 FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTRANDCITY OFGSLANDIEXHIBIT111908.02PROJECT NO:JUL. 2020DATE:CTPDRAWN BY:Grand IslandCouncil Session - 1/26/2021Page 16 / 132
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item F-1
#9814 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change for Property
located at 3225 Wildwood Drive from B2 General Business and TA
Transitional Agriculture to ME Manufacturing Estates Zone.
(Station 31, LLC)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 18, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9814
An ordinance rezoning a certain tract of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the
City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of Lot 1 of Lewis Acres Subdivision in
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, from B2 General Business Zone and TA Transitional
Agriculture with GCO Gateway Corridor Overlay Zone to ME-Manufacturing Estates with a
GCO Gateway Corridor Overlay Zone; directing that such zoning change and classification be
shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island; and providing for publication and
an effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on January 6, 2021, held a
public hearing on the proposed zoning of such area; and
WHEREAS, notice as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been given to
the Boards of Education of the school districts in Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on January 26, 2021 the City Council found and
determined the change in zoning be approved and made.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The following tract of land is hereby rezoned, reclassified and
changed from B2 General Business Zone and TA Transitional Agriculture with GCO Gateway
Corridor Overlay Zone to ME-Manufacturing Estates with a GCO Gateway Corridor Overlay
Zone;
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 8,
TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
ALL OF LOT 1 OF LEWIS ACRES SUBDIVISION IN GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY,
NEBRASKA.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9814(Cont.)
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SECTION 3. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, as established by Section 36-51 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is,
hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: January 26, 2021
____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item F-2
#9815 - Consideration of Recommending Discontinuation of
Sanitary Sewer District No. 545; Parkview Subdivision
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Meeting:January 26, 2021
Subject:Recommending Discontinuation of Sanitary Sewer
District No. 545; Parkview Subdivision
Presenter(s):John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
Three (3) property owners requested creation of a sanitary sewer district on the south side
of Pioneer Boulevard, east of Blaine Street due to failing septic systems. At the October
13, 2020 regular meeting, the City Council created Sanitary Sewer District No. 545;
Pioneer Subdivision with their approval of Ordinance No. 9794. Legal notice of the
creation of the District was published in the Grand Island Independent on October 19,
2020, with notification being mailed to all involved property owners.
The boundary for Sanitary Sewer District No. 545; Parkview Subdivision was selected to
serve an area previously unserved that is located north of Mill River Road, east of South
Blaine Street. The district boundary would eliminate approximately eight (8) septic tanks
and provide sanitary sewer service to sixteen (16) lots. There is a portion of this area with
multiple lots, parcels, and vacated streets inclusive to a community building that will be
served as one (1) lot.
Discussion
The district completed the 30-day protest period at 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 23,
2020. There were eight (8) valid protests filed against this District by affected property
owners. These owners represent 854.40 front feet, or 31.12% of the total District frontage
of 2,745.20 feet.
After reviewing Sanitary Sewer District No. 545; Parkview Subdivision the City
Administration has decided to recommend to Council that this district be discontinued so
that the work can be combined with the South Interceptor Project.
The existing South Interceptor is nearing capacity and is anticipated to be replaced in
2030 with a higher capacity pipeline located to the south. If the existing South Interceptor
is to remain in service, rehabilitation will be necessary to address structural and
operational deficiencies. Combining construction of a Parkview Subdivision sanitary
sewer main with rehabilitation of the existing South Interceptor should significantly
reduce cost attributed to a Parkview Subdivision sanitary sewer main project.
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Rehabilitation of the existing South Interceptor cannot occur until the flow can be
diverted from it to the new South Interceptor. We currently anticipate this will start in
2030 or soon thereafter.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning this issue at hand. The
Council may:
1.Approve the discontinuation of Sanitary Sewer District 545.
2.Refer the issue to a Committee.
3.Postpone the issue to a future date.
4.Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the discontinuation of Sanitary Sewer
District 545; Parkview Subdivision.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the discontinuation of Sanitary Sewer District 545; Parkview Subdivision.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 22, 2021 ¤ City Attorney
This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds
ORDINANCE NO. 9815
An ordinance repealing the creation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 545, via
Ordinance No. 9794, of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska; defining the boundaries thereof;
providing for certification to the Register of Deeds; and providing for publication and the
effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Sanitary Sewer District No. 545 is hereby discontinued for the
construction of an 8” inch gravity sanitary sewer system within a portion of Parkview and Olde
Mill Subdivisions all within the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of such sanitary sewer district shall be as follows:
A SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT BOUNDARY COMPRISING ALL OF LOT 3, BONNEY
SUBDIVISION; ALL OF LOTS 1 THRU 15, BLOCK E, PARK-VIEW SUBDIVISION, ALL
OF LOTS 1 THRU 12, BLOCK 1, OLDE MILL SUBDIVISION; AND ALL OF LOTS 3
THRU 24, BLOCK 2, OLDE MILL SUBDIVISION; LOCATED IN THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 15, BLOCK E, PARK-VIEW
SUBDIVISION, SAID POINT BEING THE ACTUAL POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PIONEER BOULEVARD TO THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK E, PARK-VIEW SUBIDIVISION; THENCE
CONTINUING EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID PIONEER
BOULEVARD FOR A DISTANCE OF 79.18 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON THE
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ORDINANCE NO. 9815 (Cont.)
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SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID PIONEER BOULEVARD TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF LOT 3, BONNEY SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EAST
LINE OF SAID LOT 3, BONNEY SUBDIVISION TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
LOT 3, BONNEY SUBDIVISION; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
LOT 3, BONNEY SUBDIVISION TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3,
BONNEY SUBDIVISION; THENCE CONTINUING WESTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF
PARK-VIEW SUBDIVISION TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 12, BLOCK 1,
OLDE MILL SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT
12, BLOCK 1, OLDE MILL SUBDIVISION FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET; THENCE
EASTERLY ON THE NORTHERN LINE OF SAID LOT 12, BLOCK 1, OLDE MILL
SUBDIVISION TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13, BLOCK 1, OLDE MILL
SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE EASTERN LINE OF SAID LOT 12,
BLOCK 1, OLDE MILL SUBDIVISION TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 12,
BLOCK 1, OLDE MILL SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF
BLOCK 1, OLDE MILL SUBDIVISION TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 15,
BLOCK 1, OLDE MILL SUBDIVISION; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF
LOT 1, OLDE MILL SECOND SUBDIVISION TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
LOT 1, OLDE MILL SECOND SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE WEST
LINE OF SAID LOT 1, OLDE MILL SECOND SUBDIVISION TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, OLDE MILL SECOND SUBDIVISION; THENCE WESTERLY
ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MILL RIVER ROAD TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 24, BLOCK 2, OLDE MILL SUBDIVISION, THENCE NORTHERLY ON
THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 24 AND THE WEST LINE OF LOT 3, BLOCK 2, OLDE
MILL SUBDIVISION TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3, BLOCK 2, OLDE
MILL SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, OLDE MILL SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WEST
LINE OF SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 1, OLDE MILL SUBDIVISION TO THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 1, OLDE MILL SUBDIVISION; THENCE EASTERLY
ON THE NORTH LINE OF OLDE MILL SUBDIVISION TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF LOT 15, BLOCK E, PARK-VIEW SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE
WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 15, BLOCK E, PARK-VIEW SUBDIVISION TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication, without the plat, as provided by law.
SECTION 4. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 5. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, notice of the
discontinuation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island Independent, a legal
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ORDINANCE NO. 9815 (Cont.)
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newspaper published and of general circulation in said City, as provided by law, and shall be
provided by mailed notice to the affected property owners of such district discontinuation.
Enacted: January 26, 2021.
____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of January 12, 2021 City Council Regular
Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
January 12, 2021
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 January 12, 2021. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on January 6, 2021.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Justin Scott, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Bethany Guzinski, Mitch
Nickerson, Chuck Haase, Clay Schutz and Jason Conley. Councilmembers Mike Paulick and
Vaughn Minton were 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.
RESOLUTION:
#2021-10 - Consideration of Accepting Resignation of Councilmember Clay Schutz - Ward 2.
Mayor Steele reported that Councilmember Clay Schutz had submitted his resignation as
Councilmember to Ward 2 effective January 15, 2021.
Motion by Haase, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2021-10. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
PRESENTATIONS:
Recognition of Councilmember Clay Schutz – Ward 2. Mayor Steele and the City Council
recognized and thanked Councilmember Clay Schutz for his service on the City Council from
December 4, 2018 thru January 15, 2021. Councilmember Schutz was presented with a plaque in
appreciation of his service to the City of Grand Island. Councilmember Schutz thanked the
administration, staff, and Council for all their support during his time on the Council.
Review of Bond Refunding’s and Bond Issuance for Old Potash Project. Cody Wickham and
Blaine Spady with DA Davidson gave an update on the Highway Allocation Fund Pledge Bonds,
Series 2020 ($15,000,000); Combined Utility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Services 2020A
($24,275,000); and the Combined Utility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2020B
($68,485,000).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Roebuck Enterprises, dba Chuckwagon BBQ/BYPI, 2504 South
Locust Street for a Class “I” Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an
application for a Class “I” Liquor License had been received from Roebuck Enterprises, dba
Chuckwagon BBQ/BYPI, 2504 South Locust Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following
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exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by
the City on December 2, 2020; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing
published on January 2, 2021; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed
on December 2, 2020. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final inspections. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for North Road- 13th Street to Highway 2
Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-5 (Niedfelt Property Management, LLC- Parcel
No. 400149895). Public Works Director John Collins reported that a public right of way was
needed to accommodate intersection Improvements for the North Road – 13th Street to Highway
2 Rodway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-5. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Guzinski moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9813 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 30 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Sewers and Sewage Disposal
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 this ordinance 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.
Public Works Director John Collins reported that Ordinance #9813 would change City Code
Chapter 30 to limit discharge of any liquid or vapor entering sensitive components and pumps
within the wastewater system from exceeding 40o Celsius (104o Fahrenheit). This would protect
the integrity of the wastewater collection system in the City.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Conley to approve Ordinance #9813.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9813 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 #9813 on second and final reading. All those in favor of this 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 #9813 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-12 (Resolution #2021-9) was pulled for further
discussion. Motion by Guzinski, second by Stelk to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item
G-12. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of December 22, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Re-Appointments of Brad Laub, Phil Thomas, Scott Kuehl, Tanner Greenough, and
Patrick Brown to the Firefighters Pension Committee
Approving Re-Appointments of Eric Olson, Todd Dvorak, Michael Nelson, Jimmy Olson, and
Patrick Brown to the Police Pension Committee.
#2021-1 - Approving Request from Roebuck Enterprises, LLC dba Chuckwagon BBQ/BYPI,
2504 South Locust Street, for a Class “I” Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for
Esmeralda Castorena, 922 West 4th Street, Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2021-2 - Approving Purchase of Distribution Transformers from Graybar Electric Company,
Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska.
#2021-3 - Approving Purchase of Power and Concentric Neutral Cable from Wesco Distribution,
Inc. of Sioux City, Iowa.
#2021-4 - Approving the Certificate of Compliance with the Nebraska Department of
Transportation for Maintenance Agreement No. 12; Calendar Year 2020.
#2021-5 - Approving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for North Road- 13th Street to
Highway 2 Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-5 (Niedfelt Property Management,
LLC- Parcel No. 400149895).
#2021-6 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for North Road- 13th Street to Highway
2 Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-5 (Niedfelt Property Management, LLC- Parcel
No. 400149895).
#2021-7 - Approving Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Consulting Services for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation- Various Locations; Project No. 2020-S-8 with JEO Consulting Group, Inc. of
Grand Island, Nebraska for an increase of $59,200.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of
$87,845.00.
#2021-8 - Approving Designation of Sole Source Provider for Trojan UV System at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant with MC2 Inc of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $38,140.17.
#2021-9 - Approving Subordination Request for 209 S. Cherokee Avenue (Betti Dugger).
Community Development Coordinator Amber Alvidrez reported that on July 8, 2014
Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $20,000.00 were loaned to Betti
Dugger to assist in the cost of a down payment to obtain the property. A new lien in the amount
of $106,200.00 with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. would by law be junior in priority to the City’s
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lien; however, Wells Fargo Bank, N. A., has asked the City to subordinate its Deed of Trust to
the new Deed of Trust. Ms. Alvidrez answered questions regarding this being a 100% forgivable
loan if the conditions are met by 2024 and that there was no risk to the City.
Motion by Haase, second by Schutz to approve Resolution #2021-9. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Haase, second by Scott to approve the payment of claims for the period of December
23, 2020 through January 12, 2021 for a total amount of $3,439,947.50. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item G-2
#2021-11 - Approving 2021 Victim's of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant
Application for Police Department
Staff Contact: Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
Meeting:January 26, 2021
Subject:2021 VOCA Grant Application
Presenter(s):Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
Background
The Police Department has received a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Federal grant since
2004. The VOCA grant funds support the Police Department Victim/Witness Unit,
consisting of a Coordinator and an Advocate. The VOCA grant generally requires a 20%
match from the City, however, the match requirement has been waived for this grant
funding period.
Discussion
The Police Department is applying for a 12-month VOCA grant with a grant period
running from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 requesting $128,394.00 from the federal
government with no local match. This action is to obtain Council approval to apply for
the grant. It does not obligate the City to accept the grant if approved. Approval of an
awarded grant will require Council approval at a later date.
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 for a 12-month
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant by the Police Department to the U.S. Department of
Justice.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve the Police Department’s 12-month Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant
application to the U.S. Department of Justice to fund the Victim/Witness Unit.
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Federal Grants & Programs Division
Standard Grant Application
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1. Applicable Grant Program: Select one from the menu:
2. If Awarded, These Funds Will:
Check only one
Create New Service/Activity
Enhance Existing Program
Continue Existing Program Expand or enhance an existing project not funded under the Applicable Grant Program in the previous year
Start up a new victim services project
Start up a new Native American victim services project Expand or enhance an existing Native American project Technology
Other: (explain)
3. Applicant Legal Name:
The applicant must be the agency that
will receive and disburse the grant funds.
4. Applicant Physical Address:
(Include zip code + 4 digits)
5. Applicant Telephone & Fax #:
Telephone#: Fax#:
6. Applicant Federal Employer ID & DUNS #: Employer ID#: must be 9 digits DUNS#:
7. Project Title:
8. Project Point of Contact (PPOC):
(Main contact. Responsible for all correspondence regarding grant award and project.)
Name:
Title:
Email: Work Phone#:
Address:
(Include zip code + 4 digits)
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COMMUNITY OR SERVICE AREA DESCRIPTION:
1. Areas served by this project (Counties/Cities/Statewide):
2. Geographic size of the service area indicated:
9. Fiscal Point of Contact (FPOC):
(Responsible for fiscal oversight and fiscal reports. Cannot be same as the PPOC)
Name:
Title:
Email: Work Phone#:
Address:
(Include zip code + 4 digits) 10. Authorized Official:
(NOTE: The Authorized Official is the Mayor, Chair of County Board or City Council or the Board Chair of a Private Non-profit Agency, or Designee
through Tribal Resolution)
Name:
Title:
Email: Work Phone#:
Address:
(Include zip code + 4 digits) 11. Type of Agency (check only one)
Government Agency Other: (explain) Non-Profit Organization Campus Organization
Federally Recognized Tribal Government,
Agency, or Organization
Technology
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3. Identify the service area designation(s) as rural, urban, and/or frontier. If more than one designation explain and include the percentage of each designation within the service area.
4. Complete the table for service area described in #1 by using US Census data available at: http://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045215/00
Race Number % of Total Population
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
Black/African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White Non-Latino/Caucasian
Multiple Races
Some Other Race
Total Population: 100%
Ethnicity Number % of Total Population
Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Latino
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5. Complete the chart for service area described in #1. Do not repeat populations identify in above table. Add populations as needed.
Marginalized / Underserved Populations Number % of Total Population
LGBTQ+
Elders (55+ years)
Veterans
Persons w Mental Health Issues
Persons w Substance Abuse Issues
Limited English Proficiency Individuals
Rural
Undocumented
Person with Disabilities
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Homeless
Low to No Income
Child and Youth
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SUSTAINABILITY: 1. Mission and Purpose Statement: (150 words)
2. Length of time agency has been in operations: (150 words)
3. Agency paid staff and unpaid volunteers:
Total # # FTEs
Agency volunteers (excluding board members)
Agency board member volunteers
Paid agency staff
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4. Describe organization’s structure: (250 words)
5. Describe agency’s current scope of services or operations: (250 words)
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6. List agency accreditations, licenses, and membership associations relevant to provision of services: (250 words)
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7. List at least three milestones or achievements from the most recently completed 12-month budget period related to sustaining the agency or the agency’s services. (500 words)
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Supplemental Funding:
1. Supplemental Funding Chart (complete for the agency’s most recently completed 12-month budget period).
Budget Period: (month/day/year) From: To:
Agency’s total operating budget: $
Funding Sources Amount Received
JAG
Office of Violence Prevention (OVP)
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT)
Sexual Assault Services (SAS) VAWA
STOP VAWA
VOCA
OTHER FEDERAL (list below)
STATE (list below)
LOCAL (list below)
OTHER (list below)
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Applicant Disclosures of Pending Applications:
Applicants are to disclose any pending applications, submitted within the last 12 months for federally
and or state funded grants that include requests for funding to support the same project proposed under
this solicitation and will cover the identical cost items outlined in the budget in the application under this solicitation. Mark none if there are no pending applications.
Federal or State
Funding Agency
Solicitation Name / Project
Name
Name/Phone/E-mail for Point of
Contact at Funding Agency
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Certifications and requirements listed below that apply to federal funds are not subject to applicants applying for state funding under the OVP Grant Program. 1. Certification of Application
I hereby certify the information in this application is accurate and, as the authorized official for the project, hereby agree to comply with all provisions of the grant program and all other applicable state and federal laws.
Applicant certifies that during the development of this grant application victim services providers
were consulted with in order to ensure proposed activities and requests are designed to promote the safety, confidentiality and economic independence of victims of intimate partner violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Authorized Official Initials:
2. Discrimination & Harassment Policy Certification My signature below hereby acknowledges my review of the Nebraska Crime Commission’s
Discrimination & Harassment Policy located at:
https://ncc.nebraska.gov/sites/ncc.nebraska.gov/files/OI%2342.pdf
Authorized Official Initials:
3. Certified Assurances
A. The applicant assures that federal grant funds made will not be used to supplant existing funds.
B. The applicant assures that fund accounting, auditing, monitoring, and such evaluation procedures
as may be necessary to keep such records as the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement
and Criminal Justice (Crime Commission) shall prescribe will be provided to assure fiscal control, proper management, and efficient disbursement of funds received under the Act.
C. The applicant assures that they and all subawards under this award have a DUNS number and are
registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) (or with a successor government-wide
system officially designated by OMB and OVW). D. The applicant assures that it shall maintain such data and information and submit such reports,
in such form, at such times, and containing such information as the Crime Commission may
require. E. The applicant certifies that the proposed project fulfills all program requirements; that all the
information is correct; that there has been and will be throughout the life of the grant, appropriate
coordination with affected agencies; and, that the applicant will comply with all provisions of the
Applicable Grant Program as well as all other applicable federal and state laws. F. The applicant assures that it will comply, and all its contractors will comply, with all relevant
statutory and regulatory requirements which may include, among other relevant authorities, the
Violence Against Women Act of 1994, P.L. 103-322 and the Violence Against Women Act of 2000,
P.L. 106-386, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 as amended, 42 U.S.C.
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3711 et seq., the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, P.L. 109-162, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, P.L. 113-4, and
OVW’s implementing regulations at 28 CFR Part 90.
G. The applicant assures it will comply with the Department of Justice Guidance pertaining to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d. Applicant will take reasonable steps to
provide meaningful access to their programs and activities for persons with limited English
proficiency (LEP).
H. The applicant assures that in the event a federal or state court or administrative agency makes a finding of discrimination after a due process hearing the subrecipient of funds will forward a copy
of the finding to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance of the Office of Justice Programs in
Washington, D.C. Additionally, a copy of the findings will be sent to the Crime Commission.
I. The applicant assures that, if required, it will formulate an equal employment opportunity program (EEOP) in accordance with 28 CFR 42.301 et. seq., and submit a certification to the state that it
has a current EEOP on file which meets the requirements therein.
J. The subgrantee assures that it and its contractors and any subawards will comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements in 2 CRF Part 200, as adopted and supplemented by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2 CFR Part 2800 (together,
the Part 200 Uniform Requirements), and the current edition of the DOJ Grants Financial Guides
as posted on the OVW website to include any amendments made throughout the course of the
grant period. K. The applicant, if a non-Federal entity assures that if it expends $750,000 or more in Federal funds
(from all sources including pass-through subawards) in the organization’s fiscal year it will
arrange for a single organization-wide audit to be conducted in accordance with the provisions of
Title 2 CFR Subpart F. If less than $750,000 is expended in a year then the agency is exempt from Federal audit requirements. In this case, the non-Federal entity assures that financial records will
be maintained in an acceptable accounting system and be available for review or audit by
appropriate officials of Federal, state or local agencies.
L. The applicant agrees to attend training as required by the Crime Commission.
M. The applicant agrees to establish and maintain a Drug Free Workplace Policy.
N. VAWA Grant Program Applicants: Applicant assures that it and any subawards will document their compliance with the confidentiality and privacy provisions required under the VAWA SAS and STOP Grant Programs.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have read and reviewed the above assurances, that the Applicant will comply with all provisions of the Applicable Grant Program selected on page one of this application and all
other applicable federal laws and state laws, and the Applicant will implement the project as
written if approved by the Crime Commission.
NCC06.02.2020
Authorized Official Initials:
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5. Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters;
and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form. Acceptance of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69, "New Restrictions on Lobbying," 2 CFR Part 2867, "DOJ Implementation of OMB Guidance on Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension," and 28 CFR Part 83, "Government-wide Debarment and Suspension," and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
A. LOBBYING
As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and implemented at 28 CFR Part 69, for persons entering into a grant or cooperative
agreement over $100,000, as defined at 28 CFR
Part 69, the applicant certifies that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement;
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions;
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language
of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including
subgrants, contracts under grants and cooperative
agreements, and subcontracts) and that all sub-
recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
B. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER
RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (DIRECT RECIPIENT)
Pursuant to Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, implemented at 2 CFR Part 2867, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 2 CFR Section 2867.20(a), and other requirements:
1. The applicant certifies that it and its principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of
fraud or a criminal offense in connection with
obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a
public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or
contract under a public transaction; violation of
Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission
of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery,
falsification or destruction of records, making false
statements, or receiving stolen property;
(c) Have not within a two-year period preceding this
application been convicted of a felony criminal
violation under any Federal law, unless such felony
criminal conviction has been disclosed in writing to
the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) at
Ojpcompliancereporting@usdoj.gov, and, after
such disclosure, the applicant has received a
specific written determination from OJP that
neither suspension nor debarment of the applicant
is necessary to protect the interests of the
Government in this case.
(d) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise
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criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (b) of this certification; and
(e) Have not within a three-year period preceding
this application had one or more public
transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for
cause or default.
2. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application.
C. FEDERAL TAXES
1. If the applicant is a corporation, the applicant
certifies that either (1) the corporation has no
unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed,
for which all judicial and administrative remedies
have been exhausted or have lapsed, that is not
being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an
agreement with the authority responsible for
collecting the tax liability, or (2) the corporation has
provided written notice of such an unpaid tax
liability (or liabilities) to OJP at
Ojpcompliancereporting@usdoj.gov, and, after
such disclosure, the applicant has received a
specific written determination from OJP that
neither suspension nor debarment of the applicant
is necessary to protect the interests of the
Government in this case.
2. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of
the statements in this certification, he or she shall
attach an explanation to this application.
D. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES OTHER
THAN INDIVIDUALS)
As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of
1988, and implemented at 28 CFR Part 83, Subpart
F, for grantees, as defined at 28 CFR Sections
83.620 and 83.650:
1. The applicant certifies that it will or will continue
to provide a drug-free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees
that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled
substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace
and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing an on-going drug-free awareness
program to inform employees about
(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation,
and employee assistance programs; and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in
the workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the employee in the statement
required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
(e) Notifying the agency, in writing, within 10
calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or
otherwise receiving actual notice of such
conviction. Employers of convicted employees
must provide notice, including position title, to:
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs,
ATTN: Control Desk, 810 7th Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20531. Notice shall include the
identification number(s) of each affected grant;
(f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30
calendar days of receiving notice under
subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee
who is so convicted
(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against
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such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(2) Requiring such employee to participate
satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes
by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement,
or other appropriate agency;
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f).
As the duly authorized representative of the
applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will
comply with the above certifications.
Authorized Official Initials:
My signature below indicates I have read and initialed each of the certifications contained in
this application for funding document, and I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with
these certifications as outlined for and relevant to the Applicable Grant Program.
Organization Name:
Organization Address:
Authorized Official Name:
Authorized Official Title:
Signature of Authorized Official:
Date Signed (month/day/year):
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Purpose Area #4
A. Personnel
Name Position
List each name, if known.List each position, if known.
Heather Williams Advocate hourly $27,309 $27,309
Kerry Garza Coordinator hourly $18,231 $18,231
Kerry Garza Coordinator hourly $35,483 $35,483
Heather Williams Advocate hourly $14,040 $14,040
$95,063 $0 $0 $95,063
Narrative
Total(s)
Budget Detail - Year 1
Total
Requested
Amount
Rate
Time Worked
(# of hours, days, months,
years)
Total Cost Cash Match
Funds
Show annual salary rate & amount of time devoted to the project for each name/position.
Computation
Salary Percentage of
Time
$19.50 720 100%
$25.32 720 100%
$20.08 1,360
In-Kind
Match Funds
$26.09 1,360 100%
100%
The City of Grand Island has a 15-step pay plan for non-union employees based on merit. Occasionally, as a result of union contract negotiations, non-union employees receive step and/or COLA
increases based on a predetermined percentage. The existing position of Coordinator is a full-time position based on 2080 hours per year with 100% of that time devoted to the project. She will receive a
Step 15 salary of $53,714 in year one of the grant. The hourly rate is $25.32 per hour currently and July 2021 through October 2021. Beginning November 2021 the hourly rate is estimated to increase to
26.09 due to anticipated COLA and remain at that amount through June 2022. The Coordinator’s salary is currently 100% funded by VOCA grant #18-VA-1014 and the amount of federal funds requested
for that position for the upcoming 12-month grant period is $53,714 ($25.32 per hour x 720 hours + $26.09 per hour x 1360 hours, rounded up to $53,714).
The coordinator (bilingual in English/Spanish) works Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. A list of duties includes: provide direct service to victims of crime; recruit, train, and supervise volunteers
and full-time victim advocate; maintain proper records of and coordinate all activities; promote public awareness of victim assistance services; distribute/conduct surveys, attend required and necessary
trainings; coordinate and collaborate with community agencies; coordinate grant management activities.
Our existing Victim Advocate receives a Step 5 salary of the City’s 15-step pay plan. 100% of that salary is devoted to the project and currently funded by VOCA grant #18-VA-1014. The position is based
on 2080 hours per year at the rate of $19.50 currently and July, 2021 –October, 2021 (720 hours) and $20.08 for the remaining months (1360 hours) due to the anticipated 3% COLA. We are requesting
federal funds for the advocate’s salary in the amount of $41,349 ($19.50 per hour x 720 hours + $20.08 per hour x 1360 hours).
The advocate works Sunday through Thursday 1:00pm to 10:00pm, extending our business hours to 6 days a week and 5 hours per day beyond the norm. She is trained to work with children as well as
adults and a list of duties includes: provide direct service to victims of crime, maintain proper records of all activities, promote public awareness of victim assistance services, distribute/conduct surveys,
attend required and necessary trainings; and coordinate and collaborate with community agencies.
Volunteers for the program will provide conservatively 12 hours of service for year 1 of the 24-month grant period. Both volunteers assist with recordkeeping, client surveys, and public awareness of
victim assistance services. One of the volunteers provides direct service to crime victims. 100% of that time will be devoted to the project .
Grand Island Police Department Support Staff will provide 42 hours of service to the program during year one of the 24-month grant period. Support personnel and light-duty police officers will assist the
program by answering the telephone, serving victims, reviewing reports, setting up and updating victim files, sending victim letters, filing, inputting data, and maintaining records. 2% of their time will be
devoted to the project.
The existing position of Project Director will contribute approximately 2% of his time, equal to roughly $4,540 (78 hours x $58.20 per hour, rounded up), to the project, but this amount will not be
included in the federal request or match portion of the grant. The Director of the program will consult with the Coordinator regarding the program’s activities. He will maintain weekly Coordinator
contact, conduct a quarterly staffing, assist with annual VOCA grant and quarterly reports, and prepare an annual written employee evaluation. Regarding direct victim service and specific cases, Director
will continue to provide support, direction and guidance to Coordinator and victim advocate as needed.
The existing Fiscal Officer will devote 2% of her time, equal to approximately $2,488 (78 hours x $31.90 per hour, rounded down) to the project. However, her hours will not be included in the federal
request or match portion of the grant. The Fiscal Officer will oversee the finances of the project and assist with VOCA reports.
NOTE: Neither the Project Director’s nor the Fiscal Officer’s hours will be factored into the federal request or match portion of our grant. Volunteers and GIPD Support Staff will be factored into local
match in year 2 of the grant period.
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The City of Grand Island has a 15-step pay plan for non-union employees based on merit. Occasionally, as a result of union contract negotiations, non-union employees receive step and/or COLA increases based on a predetermined percentage. The existing position of Coordinator is a full-time position based on 2080 hours per year with 100% of that time devoted to the project. She will receive a Step 15 salary of $53,714 in year one of the grant. The hourly rate is $25.32 per hour currently and July 2021 through October 2021. Beginning November 2021 the hourly rate is estimated to increase to 26.09 due to anticipated COLA and remain at that amount through June 2022. The Coordinator’s salary is currently 100% funded by VOCA grant #18-VA-1014 and the amount of federal funds requested for that position for the upcoming 12-month grant period is $53,714 ($25.32 per hour x 720 hours + $26.09 per hour x 1360 hours, rounded up to $53,714).
The coordinator (bilingual in English/Spanish) works Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. A list of duties includes: provide direct service to victims of crime; recruit, train, and supervise volunteers
and full-time victim advocate; maintain proper records of and coordinate all activities; promote public awareness of victim assistance services; distribute/conduct surveys, attend required and necessary
trainings; coordinate and collaborate with community agencies; coordinate grant management activities.
Our existing Victim Advocate receives a Step 5 salary of the City’s 15-step pay plan. 100% of that salary is devoted to the project and currently funded by VOCA grant #18-VA-1014. The position is based
on 2080 hours per year at the rate of $19.50 currently and July, 2021 –October, 2021 (720 hours) and $20.08 for the remaining months (1360 hours) due to the anticipated 3% COLA. We are requesting
federal funds for the advocate’s salary in the amount of $41,349 ($19.50 per hour x 720 hours + $20.08 per hour x 1360 hours).
The advocate works Sunday through Thursday 1:00pm to 10:00pm, extending our business hours to 6 days a week and 5 hours per day beyond the norm. She is trained to work with children as well as
adults and a list of duties includes: provide direct service to victims of crime, maintain proper records of all activities, promote public awareness of victim assistance services, distribute/conduct surveys,
attend required and necessary trainings; and coordinate and collaborate with community agencies.
Volunteers for the program will provide conservatively 12 hours of service for year 1 of the 24-month grant period. Both volunteers assist with recordkeeping, client surveys, and public awareness of
victim assistance services. One of the volunteers provides direct service to crime victims. 100% of that time will be devoted to the project .
Grand Island Police Department Support Staff will provide 42 hours of service to the program during year one of the 24-month grant period. Support personnel and light-duty police officers will assist the
program by answering the telephone, serving victims, reviewing reports, setting up and updating victim files, sending victim letters, filing, inputting data, and maintaining records. 2% of their time will be
devoted to the project.
The existing position of Project Director will contribute approximately 2% of his time, equal to roughly $4,540 (78 hours x $58.20 per hour, rounded up), to the project, but this amount will not be
included in the federal request or match portion of the grant. The Director of the program will consult with the Coordinator regarding the program’s activities. He will maintain weekly Coordinator
contact, conduct a quarterly staffing, assist with annual VOCA grant and quarterly reports, and prepare an annual written employee evaluation. Regarding direct victim service and specific cases, Director
will continue to provide support, direction and guidance to Coordinator and victim advocate as needed.
The existing Fiscal Officer will devote 2% of her time, equal to approximately $2,488 (78 hours x $31.90 per hour, rounded down) to the project. However, her hours will not be included in the federal
request or match portion of the grant. The Fiscal Officer will oversee the finances of the project and assist with VOCA reports.
NOTE: Neither the Project Director’s nor the Fiscal Officer’s hours will be factored into the federal request or match portion of our grant. Volunteers and GIPD Support Staff will be factored into local
match in year 2 of the grant period.
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B. Fringe Benefits
$3,492 $3,492
$2,688 $2,688
$779 $779
$600 $600
$162 $162
$125 $125
$1,500 $1,500
$5,803 $5,803
$10,206 $10,206
$163 $163
$163 $163
$780 $780
$780 $780
$92 $92
$92 $92
$11 $11
$3,331 $3,331
Heather Williams-Pension $41,349.00 6.50%
Kerry Garza-Pension $53,714.00 6.50%
Kerry Garza-Social Security $53,714.00 6.20%
Total
Requested
Amount
List each grant-supported position receiving fringe benefits.
Name
Rate Total CostBase Cash Match
Funds
In-Kind
Match Funds
Heather Williams-Medicare $41,349.00
2400.00%
Kerry Garza-Single HD Health Insurance $241.79
Heather Williams-Dependent Life Insurance $0.89 1200.00%
Heather Williams-Life Insurance $7.60 1200.00%
Kerry Garza-Life Insurance $7.60 1200.00%
Heather Williams-HRA/VEBA $30.00 2600.00%
Kerry Garza-HRA/VEBA $30.00 2600.00%
Heather Williams-Single Dental Insurance
Computation
Show the basis for computation.
2400.00%
1.45%
Kerry Garza-Medicare $53,714.00 1.45%
Kerry Garza-Bilingual Pay $1,500.00 100.00%
Heather Williams-Disability $41,349.00 0.30%
Kerry Garza-Disability $53,714.00 0.30%
$6.79 2400.00%
Kerry Garza-Single Dental Insurance $6.79 2400.00%
Heather Williams-2/4 HD Health Insurance $425.23
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$2,564 $2,564
$33,331 $0 $0 $33,331
Narrative
$41,349.00 6.20%Heather Williams-Social Security
Total(s)
The total fringe benefits for the Coordinator for year one of the 24-month grant period are estimated at $20,165. Individual Health Savings Account Seed Money ($1,350) will be paid by the City of Grand
Island. We are requesting federal funds in the amount of $16,102 ($779 + $162+ $1500 + $5,803 + $163 + $780 + $92 + $3,331 + $3,492), all figures rounded)which includes the following:
• Medicare $779 ($53,714 x 1.45%)
• Disability $162 ($53,714 x .30%)
• Bilingual Pay $1500 ($1,500.00 per year, to be paid 2nd payroll in November 2021)
• Individual high deductible health insurance $5,803 ($241.79 semi-monthly pre-determined premium x 24 pay periods)
• Individual dental insurance $163 ($6.79 semi-monthly pre-determined premium x 24 pay periods)
• Health Retirement Account $780 ($30 per paycheck x 26 paychecks)
• Life insurance $92 ($7.60 pre-determined monthly premium x 12 months)
• Social Security $3,331 ($53,714 x 6.2%)
• Pension $3,492 ($53,714 x 6.5%)
• Individual Health Savings Account Employer Contribution/Seed Money $1,350 ($1,350 per year to be paid January 2022)
The total fringe benefits for the Victim Advocate for year one of the 24-month grant period are estimated at $21,942 of which $2,025 will be paid by the City of Grand Island. We are requesting federal
funds in the amount of $17,229 ($600 + $125 + $10,206 + $163 + $780 + $92 + $11 + $2,564 + $2,688), all figures rounded) which includes the following:
• Medicare $600 ($41,349 x 1.45%)
• Disability $125 ($41,349 x .30%)
• 2/4 high deductible health insurance $10,206 ($425.23 semi-monthly pre-determined premium x 24 pay periods)
• Individual dental insurance $163 ($6.79 semi-monthly pre-determined premium x 24 pay periods)
• Health Retirement Account $780 ($30 per paycheck x 26 paychecks)
• Life insurance $92 ($7.60 pre-determined monthly premium x 12 months), Dependent Life Insurance $11 (.89 x pre-determined monthly premium x 12 months)
• Social Security $2,564 ($41,349 x 6.2%)
• Pension $2,688 ($41,349 x 6.5%)
•2/4 Health Savings Account Employer Contribution/Seed Money $2,025 ($2,025 per year to be paid January 2022)
We are requesting federal funds for fringe benefits in the amount of $33,331 (Coordinator $16,102 + Victim Advocate $17,229) .
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The total fringe benefits for the Coordinator for year one of the 24-month grant period are estimated at $20,165. Individual Health Savings Account Seed Money ($1,350) will be paid by the City of Grand Island. We are requesting federal funds in the amount of $16,102 ($779 + $162+ $1500 + $5,803 + $163 + $780 + $92 + $3,331 + $3,492), all figures rounded)which includes the following: • Medicare $779 ($53,714 x 1.45%) • Disability $162 ($53,714 x .30%)• Bilingual Pay $1500 ($1,500.00 per year, to be paid 2nd payroll in November 2021)• Individual high deductible health insurance $5,803 ($241.79 semi-monthly pre-determined premium x 24 pay periods)• Individual dental insurance $163 ($6.79 semi-monthly pre-determined premium x 24 pay periods)• Health Retirement Account $780 ($30 per paycheck x 26 paychecks) • Life insurance $92 ($7.60 pre-determined monthly premium x 12 months) • Social Security $3,331 ($53,714 x 6.2%) • Pension $3,492 ($53,714 x 6.5%)• Individual Health Savings Account Employer Contribution/Seed Money $1,350 ($1,350 per year to be paid January 2022) The total fringe benefits for the Victim Advocate for year one of the 24-month grant period are estimated at $21,942 of which $2,025 will be paid by the City of Grand Island. We are requesting federal funds in the amount of $17,229 ($600 + $125 + $10,206 + $163 + $780 + $92 + $11 + $2,564 + $2,688), all figures rounded) which includes the following:• Medicare $600 ($41,349 x 1.45%) • Disability $125 ($41,349 x .30%) • 2/4 high deductible health insurance $10,206 ($425.23 semi-monthly pre-determined premium x 24 pay periods)
• Individual dental insurance $163 ($6.79 semi-monthly pre-determined premium x 24 pay periods)
• Health Retirement Account $780 ($30 per paycheck x 26 paychecks)
• Life insurance $92 ($7.60 pre-determined monthly premium x 12 months), Dependent Life Insurance $11 (.89 x pre-determined monthly premium x 12 months)
• Social Security $2,564 ($41,349 x 6.2%)
• Pension $2,688 ($41,349 x 6.5%)
•2/4 Health Savings Account Employer Contribution/Seed Money $2,025 ($2,025 per year to be paid January 2022)
We are requesting federal funds for fringe benefits in the amount of $33,331 (Coordinator $16,102 + Victim Advocate $17,229) .
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C. Travel
Purpose of Travel Type of Expense Basis
Indicate the purpose of each trip or
type of trip (training, advisory
group meeting)
Lodging, Meals, Etc.Per day, mile,
trip, Etc.
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
Narrative
Total Cost
Total(s)
Basis
Cost
Basis
Quantity
Indicate the travel destination.
# of
Trips
Computation
Compute the cost of each type of expense X the number of people traveling.
Total
Requested
Amount
Cash Match
Funds# of Staff
Location
In-Kind
Match Funds
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D. Equipment
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
Narrative
Total(s)
Computation
Total
Requested
Amount
List and describe each item of equipment that will be purchased
Item
Total Cost Cash Match
FundsUnit Cost In-Kind
Match Funds
Compute the cost (e.g., the number of each item to be purchased X the cost per item)
# of Items
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E. Supplies
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
Narrative
# of Items
Provide a list of the types of items to be purchased with grant funds.
Supply Items
Total(s)
In-Kind
Match FundsTotal Cost Cash Match
Funds
Computation
Describe the item and the compute the costs. Computation: The number of each item to be purchased X the cost per item.
Total
Requested
Amount
No federal funds are being requested for supplies, nor are they included in our match.
No federal funds are being requested for operating expenses, nor are they included in our match. The Victim
Assistance Program office is located in Grand Island's Law Enforcement Center. The City normally provides this space as an in-kind match. The 306 square foot office, with a secure entrance, provides a
private area where we can meet with victims and their families and is appraised at a fair market value of $14 per square foot, as is the adjoining 91 square foot office. Utilities, 3 cubicles with computers,
custodial services, and receptionists are included with the facility. Monthly rent is figured at $463.17 per month, or $5,558 per year. Telephone service, also normally provided by the City, is estimated at
$12 per user per month (Total GIPD telephone cost ÷107 users), or $288 per year. The County operates a Spillman software
criminal justice program. Included on the system of shared data are the Hall County Sheriff, Hall County Attorney, Hall County Corrections, Hall County Court, and the Grand Island Police Department.
The user fee for this system, including Internet, email, and support service is approximately $218.70 per user per month ($280,811 total annual cost ÷107 users ÷12 months), or $5,249 per year ($218.70
x 12 months x 2 users, rounded up), and will be provided for the Coordinator and Advocate in year 2 of the grant as a local match of $5,249. The City Of Grand Island has made a vehicle available to the
Victim Assistance Program staff and volunteers. Grand Island Police Department training funds have been and will be used to send the Program Coordinator and/or Victim Advocate to the annual Crime
Victims’ Rights Week Conference in Omaha and/or to other relevant and affordable trainings. However, neither expense is figured into the grant.
Supplies and operating expenses budget provided by Hall County and the City of Grand Island will be used as a local match in year 2 of the grant.
Unit Cost
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No federal funds are being requested for supplies, nor are they included in our match. No federal funds are being requested for operating expenses, nor are they included in our match. The Victim Assistance Program office is located in Grand Island's Law Enforcement Center. The City normally provides this space as an in-kind match. The 306 square foot office, with a secure entrance, provides a private area where we can meet with victims and their families and is appraised at a fair market value of $14 per square foot, as is the adjoining 91 square foot office. Utilities, 3 cubicles with computers, custodial services, and receptionists are included with the facility. Monthly rent is figured at $463.17 per month, or $5,558 per year. Telephone service, also normally provided by the City, is estimated at $12 per user per month (Total GIPD telephone cost ÷107 users), or $288 per year. The County operates a Spillman software criminal justice program. Included on the system of shared data are the Hall County Sheriff, Hall County Attorney, Hall County Corrections, Hall County Court, and the Grand Island Police Department. The user fee for this system, including Internet, email, and support service is approximately $218.70 per user per month ($280,811 total annual cost ÷107 users ÷12 months), or $5,249 per year ($218.70 x 12 months x 2 users, rounded up), and will be provided for the Coordinator and Advocate in year 2 of the grant as a local match of $5,249. The City Of Grand Island has made a vehicle available to the Victim Assistance Program staff and volunteers. Grand Island Police Department training funds have been and will be used to send the Program Coordinator and/or Victim Advocate to the annual Crime Victims’ Rights Week Conference in Omaha and/or to other relevant and affordable trainings. However, neither expense is figured into the grant. Supplies and operating expenses budget provided by Hall County and the City of Grand Island will be used as a local match in year 2 of the grant.
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F. Construction
Purpose
Provide the purpose of the
construction
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
Narrative
Cash Match
Funds
Describe the construction project(s)
Cost
Total(s)
Compute the costs (e.g., the number of each item to be purchased X the cost per item)
Description of Work
In-Kind
Match Funds
Computation
# of Items Total Cost
Total
Requested
Amount
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$0
$0
$0 $0 $0 $0
Purpose of Travel
Indicate the purpose of each trip or
type of trip (training, advisory
group meeting)
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
Narrative
Consultant Travel (if necessary)
Location
Cash Match
FundsTotal Cost
Total
Requested
Amount
In-Kind
Match Funds
Total
Cost
Duration
or
Distance
Hotel, airfare, per diem
Type of Expense
Total
Requested
Amount
Computation
# of
Staff
Indicate the travel destination.Compute the cost of each type of expense X the number of people traveling.
Description
Describe the purpose of the subaward (subgrant)
Consultant?
Is the subaward for a
consultant? If yes, use
the Consultant Travel
section below to
explain associated
travel expenses
included in the cost.
Purpose
Total(s)
In-Kind
Match Funds
Cash Match
Funds
G. Subawards (Subgrants)
Provide a description of the activities to be carried out by
subrecipients.
Total Cost
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$0
$0
$0 $0 $0 $0
Purpose of Travel
Indicate the purpose of each trip or
type of trip (training, advisory
group meeting)
$0 $0
H. Procurement Contracts
Consultant?
Describe the purpose of the contract
Is the subaward for a
consultant? If yes, use
the section below to
explain associated
travel expenses
included in the cost.
Description
Provide a description of the products or services to be procured by
contract and an estimate of the costs. Applicants are encouraged to
promote free and open competition in awarding contracts. A separate
justification must be provided for sole source procurements in excess
of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (currently $150,000).
Type of Expense Computation
Indicate the travel destination.Hotel, airfare, per diem
In-Kind
Match Funds
Consultant Travel (if necessary)
Cash Match
Funds
Total
Requested
Amount
In-Kind
Match FundsTotal Cost
Location
Cost
Total(s)
Compute the cost of each type of expense X the number of people traveling.
Total Cost
Duration
or
Distance
# of
Staff
Cash Match
Funds
Total
Requested
Amount
Purpose
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$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
Narrative
I. Other Costs
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
Narrative
Total(s)
Total
Cost
Total
Requested
Amount
Cash Match
FundsTotal CostBasisLength of Time In-Kind
Match FundsQuantity
List and describe items that will be paid with grants funds (e.g. rent,
reproduction, telephone, janitorial, or security services, and
investigative or confidential funds).
Description Computation
Show the basis for computation
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J. Indirect Costs
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
Narrative
Describe what the approved rate is and how it is applied.
Description Computation
Compute the indirect costs for those portions of the program which allow such costs.
Base Total Cost Cash Match
Funds
Total
Requested
Amount
Total(s)
Indirect Cost Rate In-Kind
Match Funds
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Budget Summary
A. Personnel $95,063 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $95,063
B. Fringe Benefits $33,331 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $33,331
C. Travel $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
D. Equipment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
E. Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
F. Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
G. Subawards (Subgrants)$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
H. Procurement Contracts $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
I. Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
J. Indirect Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Project Costs $128,394 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $128,394
Total Requested Funds $128,394
Year 1
Inkind FundsBudget Summary
Note: Any errors detected on this page should be fixed on the corresponding Budget Detail tab.Cash Match FundsTotalRequestedFundsRequestedFundsCash Match FundsYear 2
(if needed)
Budget Category
Inkind Funds1
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 22, 2021 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2021-11
WHEREAS, The U. S. Department of Justice has provided funding for Victims of
Crime Act (VOCA) grants and instituted a 12-month grant award process; and
WHEREAS, The Grand Island Police Department has a Victim/Witness Unit that
serves as a valuable resource to victims of crime in our community; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has received VOCA grant funding in past
years to support the Victim/Witness Unit; and
WHEREAS, the VOCA grant application requesting $128,394.00 in funding must
be submitted to the Nebraska Crime Commission; and
WHEREAS, The Police Department must have Council approval to submit a
VOCA grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, to approve the Police Department 12-
month Victims Of Crime Act (VOCA) grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice
requesting an amount of $128,394 to fund the Victim/Witness Unit.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 26, 2021.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item G-3
#2021-12 - Approving Acquisition of Permanent Utility Easement
for Sanitary Sewer District No. 544; Ellington Pointe and
Westwood Park Subdivisions at 1118 N North Rd (West)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 22, 2021 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2021-12
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island for
Sanitary Sewer District No. 544; Ellington Pointe and Westwood Park Subdivisions, to construct
and maintain such project; and
WHEREAS, acquisition of the public utility easement is as follows:
Property Owner Legal Description
Stephen A. West and
Tabitha West
THE SOUTH SIX (6) FEET OF LOT ONE (1) FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE
TO A LINE TEN (10) FEET EAST OF SAID WEST PROPERTY LINE IN HANOVER
2ND SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to acquire such public utility easement from the listed property owner, on
the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 26, 2021.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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LOT 7LOT 10LOT 12SUBDIVISIONHANOVER 2NDLOT 1LOT 8LOT 11LOT 1LOT 9PERM. EASEMENT AREATEMP. EASEMENT AREAPERM. EASEMENT LINETEMP. EASEMENT LINEEXISTING EASEMENT LINERIGHT OF WAYLEGENDTEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT #24 DESCRIPTIONN02040NORTH ROADPERMANENT UTILTIY EASEMENT #9 DESCRIPTION20' PROPOSED TEMPORARY EASEMENT6' PROPOSED PERMANENT EASEMENTSUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA THE SOUTH TWENTY (20) FEET OF LOT ONE (1) IN HANOVER 2ND GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKASANITARY SEWER DISTRICT 544HANOVER 2ND & ELLINGTON POINTE SUB. LOT 1 22NEBRASKAHANOVER 2ND SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, TO A LINE TEN (10) FEET EAST OF SAID WEST PROPERTY LINE IN THE SOUTH SIX (6) FEET OF LOT 1 FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTRANDCITY OFGSLANDIEXHIBIT111908.02PROJECT NO:JUL. 2020DATE:CTPDRAWN BY:Grand IslandCouncil Session - 1/26/2021Page 74 / 132
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item G-4
#2021-13 - Approving Bid Award for Asphalt Hot-Mix 2021
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Shannon Callahan, Streets Superintendent
Meeting:January 26, 2021
Subject:Approving Bid Award for Asphalt Hot-Mix 2021
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Asphalt Hot-Mix is used by the Streets Division’s asphalt crew throughout the
construction season to patch potholes and full-depth patch sections of roadways that are
showing signs of failure.
Bidders are given the opportunity to write-in mixes that they know they will be producing
this season. This allows a wider variety of mixes with set prices to be available to the
Streets Division. The purchase of asphalt can then be based on the type of mix best suited
for each patching job.
Discussion
Bids were advertised on December 19, 2020 and sent to four (4) potential bidders. One
(1) bid was received and opened on January 13, 2020.
Asphalt Hot-Mix 2021
Bid Award Recommendation
Standard Mix Id Binder Primary Award Secondary Award
Type SPR 64-34
Gary Smith Construction Co.
$50.00 per ton
Note: upgraded binder to
58H-34
No Bid
Alternate Mix Id Binder Primary Award Secondary Award
Gary Smith Construction Co.Type SPR 64-22 $46.00 per ton No Bid
Gary Smith Construction Co.Type SPR Fine 64-22 $46.90 per ton No Bid
Gary Smith Construction Co.Type SLX 64-22
$60.00 per ton
No Bid
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Type A 64-22 Gary Smith Construction Co.
$50.00 per ton No Bid
Type B 64-22 Gary Smith Construction Co.
$46.00 per ton No Bid
Gary Smith Construction Co.Type B/C 64-22 $49.50 per ton No Bid
Gary Smith Construction Co.Type C 64-22 $55.00 per ton No Bid
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of Asphalt Hot-
Mix 2021 according to the bid award recommendation.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of the Asphalt Hot-Mix 2021 according to the bid award
recommendation.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: January 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR: Asphalt Hot Mix for 2021
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $70.00/Ton
FUND/ACCOUNT: 21033503-85547
PUBLICATION DATE: December 19, 2020
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY
Bidder: Gary Smith Const. Co., Inc.
Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: None
Bid Price:
SPR with 64-22: $50.00 per ton
Upgrade 58H34
SPR: $46.00 per ton
SPR Fine: $46.90 per ton
Type SLX : $60.00 per ton
Type A: $50.00 per ton
Type B: $46.00 per ton
Type B/C $49.50 per ton
Type C: $55.00 per ton
cc: John Collins, Public Works Director Shannon Callahan, Street Superintendent
Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Catrina Delosh, Admin. Asst. Public Works
P2244
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 22, 2021 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2021-13
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for furnishing Asphalt Hot-
Mix for 2021, according to plans and specifications on file with the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2021 bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Gary Smith Construction Co. submitted a responsible bid within the bid
specifications for Asphalt Hot-Mix 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the below bids for asphalt hot-mix purchased in
the 2021 calendar year, are hereby approved;
Asphalt Hot-Mix 2021
Bid Award Recommendation
Standard Mix Id Binder Primary Award Secondary Award
Type SPR 64-34
Gary Smith Construction Co.
$50.00 per ton
Note: upgraded binder to
58H-34
No Bid
Alternate Mix Id Binder Primary Award Secondary Award
Gary Smith Construction Co.Type SPR 64-22 $46.00 per ton No Bid
Gary Smith Construction Co.Type SPR Fine 64-22 $46.90 per ton No Bid
Gary Smith Construction Co.Type SLX 64-22 $60.00 per ton No Bid
Type A 64-22 Gary Smith Construction Co.
$50.00 per ton No Bid
Type B 64-22 Gary Smith Construction Co.
$46.00 per ton No Bid
Gary Smith Construction Co.Type B/C 64-22 $49.50 per ton No Bid
Gary Smith Construction Co.Type C 64-22 $55.00 per ton No Bid
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 26, 2021.
____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item G-5
#2021-14 - Approving Bid Award for Concrete Ready-Mix for 2021
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Shannon Callahan, Street Superintendent and
Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent
Meeting:January 26, 2021
Subject:Approving Bid Award for Concrete Ready-Mix for 2021
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On December 19, 2020 the Streets Division and Solid Waste Division of the Public
Works Department advertised for bids for the purchase of Portland Cement Concrete
Ready-Mix to be used in conjunction with concrete repairs throughout the 2021 calendar
year.
A primary and secondary bid award is being recommended which sets prices for more
than one producer so material can be purchased in the event the other producer(s) are not
delivering due to larger job demands or concrete plant shutdown/breakdown.
Discussion
Two (2) bids were received and opened on January 13, 2021. The bids were submitted in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein with no exceptions.
Concrete Ready-Mix 2021
Bid Award Recommendation
Primary Award Secondary Award
Concrete Ready-Mix; delivery to
various job sites in City Limits
Gerhold Concrete Company, Inc.
of Grand Island, NE
$115.00 per cubic yard
Consolidated Concrete Co.
of Grand Island, NE
$115.75 per cubic yard
Concrete Ready-Mix; delivery to
Grand Island Regional Landfill at
19550 West Husker Highway,
Shelton, Nebraska
Gerhold Concrete Company, Inc.
of Grand Island, NE
$117.40 per cubic yard
Consolidated Concrete Co.
of Grand Island, NE
$121.00 per cubic yard
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of Concrete
Ready-Mix 2021 according to the bid award recommendation.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of Concrete Ready-Mix 2021 according to the bid award
recommendation.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: January 13, 2021 at 2:15 p.m.
FOR: Concrete Ready Mix for 2021
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $130.00/Streets
$140.00/Solid Waste
FUND/ACCOUNT: 21033503-85547
50530043-85213
PUBLICATION DATE: December 19, 2020
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 2
SUMMARY
Bidder: Consolidated Concrete Co. Gerhold Concrete Company, Inc.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price Street Division: $115.75 per cubic yard $115.00 per cubic yard
Bid Price Solid Waste: $121.00 per cubic year $117.40 per cubic yard
cc: John Collins, Public Works Director Shannon Callahan, Street Superintendent
Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent
Catrina Delosh, Admin. Asst. Public Works
P2245
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 22, 2021 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2021-14
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for furnishing Concrete
Ready-Mix for 2021 for the Streets Division and Solid Waste Division of the Public Works
Department, according to specifications on file with the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2021, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Gerhold Concrete Co., Inc. and Consolidated Concrete Co., both of
Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of
bids and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the below bids for concrete ready-mix
purchased in the 2021 calendar year, are hereby approved;
Concrete Ready-Mix 2021
Bid Award Recommendation
Primary Award Secondary Award
Concrete Ready-Mix; delivery to
various job sites in City Limits
Gerhold Concrete Company, Inc.
of Grand Island, NE
$115.00 per cubic yard
Consolidated Concrete Co.
of Grand Island, NE
$115.75 per cubic yard
Concrete Ready-Mix; delivery to
Grand Island Regional Landfill at
19550 West Husker Highway,
Shelton, Nebraska
Gerhold Concrete Company, Inc.
of Grand Island, NE
$117.40 per cubic yard
Consolidated Concrete Co.
of Grand Island, NE
$121.00 per cubic yard
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 26, 2021.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item G-6
#2021-15 - Approving Bid Award for Road Gravel 2021
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Shannon Callahan, Streets Superintendent
Meeting:January 26, 2021
Subject:Approving Bid Award for Road Gravel 2021
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Gravel is placed by the Streets Division on gravel roads typically once every two years or
as-needed. The need for gravel can vary based on traffic volumes, weather, or
construction activities.
Discussion
Bids were advertised on December 19, 2020 and sent to two (2) potential bidders. Two
(2) bids were received and opened on January 13, 2021.
BIDDER EXCEPTIONS OR MEETS
SPECIFICATIONS BID PRICE
Hooker Bros Sand and Gravel Inc.,
of Grand Island, NE None $9.50 per ton
Island Landhandlers LLC
of Grand Island, NE
No exceptions stated by bidder.
Currently not listed on NDOT list of
approved aggregate vendors as specified
in the special provisions.
$9.50 per ton
Public Works has reviewed all bids and determined the lowest, responsible bid that meets
the specifications is Hooker Bros Sand and Gravel in the amount of $9.50 per ton of road
gravel.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
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3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of Road Gravel
2021 to Hooker Bros Sand and Gravel Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of the Road Gravel 2021 to Hooker Bros Sand and Gravel
Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: January 13, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.
FOR: Road Gravel 2021
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $20.00/Ton
FUND/ACCOUNT: 21033503-85547
PUBLICATION DATE: December 19, 2020
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 2
SUMMARY
Bidder: Island Landhandlers Hooker Bros Sand & Gravel
Grand Island NE Grand Island NE
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $9.50 per ton $9.50 per ton
cc: John Collins, Public Works Director Shannon Callahan, Street Superintendent
Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Catrina DeLosh, Admin. Asst. Public Works
P2246
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 22, 2021 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2021-15
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for furnishing Road
Gravel for 2021, according to plans and specifications on file with the Public Works Department;
and;
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2021 bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Hooker Bros Sand & Gravel Inc. submitted the lowest responsible
bid that meets the bid specifications for Road Gravel 2021 in the amount of $9.50 per ton.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA that the bid from Hooker Bros Sand and
Gravel Inc. for road gravel purchased in the 2021 calendar year, is hereby approved;
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 26, 2021.
____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item G-7
#2021-16 -Approving Bid Award for Crushed Rock for 2021
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent
Meeting:January 26, 2021
Subject:Approving Bid Award for Crushed Rock for 2021
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On December 19. 2020 the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for bids for the purchase of Crushed Rock for 2020 to be used as stabilization
of the roadway at the landfill throughout the 2021 calendar year.
A primary and secondary bid award is being recommended which sets prices for more
than one producer so material can be purchased in the event the other producer(s) are not
delivering due to larger job demands or lack of material.
Discussion
Two (2) bids were received and opened on January 13, 2021. The bids were submitted in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein with no exceptions.
Crushed Rock for 2021
Bid Award Recommendation
Material Primary Award Secondary Award
3” Minus Crushed
Concrete Delivered
Dobesh Land Leveling, LLC
$25.25 per ton
Blessing Construction, LLC
$32.00 per ton
4”- 6” Coarse Crushed
Concrete Delivered
Dobesh Land Leveling, LLC
$31.70 per ton
Blessing Construction, LLC
$36.50 per ton
47-B Limestone Rock
Delivered
Blessing Construction, LLC
$45.00 per ton No Bid
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of Crushed Rock
for 2021 according to the bid award recommendation.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of Crushed Rock for 2021 according to the bid award
recommendation.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: January 13, 2021 at 2:45 p.m.
FOR: Crushed Rock 2021
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $35.00/ton (3” minus Crushed Concrete Delivered)
$40.00/ton (4”-6” Coarse Crushed Concrete Delivered)
$40.00/ton (47-B Limestone Rock Delivered)
FUND/ACCOUNT: 50530043-85545
PUBLICATION DATE: December 19, 2020
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4
SUMMARY
Bidder: Blessing, LLC Dobesh Land Leveling LLC
Kearney NE Grand Island NE
Bid Price:
3” Crushed: $32.00 per ton $25.25 per ton
4”-6” Coarse: $36.50 per ton $31.70 per ton
47-B Limestone: $45.00 per ton -0-
cc: John Collins, Public Works Director Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent
Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Catrina DeLosh, Admin. Asst. Public Works
P2247
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 22, 2021 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2021-16
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for furnishing and
delivering Crushed Rock for 2021 for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department,
according to specifications on file with the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2021, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Dobesh Land Leveling, LLC and Blessing Construction, LLC
submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and specifications and
all other statutory requirements contained therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the below bids for crushed rock purchased in
the 2021 calendar year, are hereby approved;
Crushed Rock for 2021
Bid Award Recommendation
Material Primary Award Secondary Award
3” Minus Crushed
Concrete Delivered
Dobesh Land Leveling, LLC
$25.25 per ton
Blessing Construction, LLC
$32.00 per ton
4”- 6” Coarse Crushed
Concrete Delivered
Dobesh Land Leveling, LLC
$31.70 per ton
Blessing Construction, LLC
$36.50 per ton
47-B Limestone Rock
Delivered
Blessing Construction, LLC
$45.00 per ton No Bid
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 26, 2021.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item G-8
#2021-17 - Approving Bid Award for North Road Paving
Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-5 (Phase II) and Water Main
Project No. 2020-W-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:January 26, 2021
Subject:Approving Bid Award for North Road Paving
Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-5 (Phase II) and
Water Main Project No. 2020-W-11
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The North Road- 13th Street to Highway 2 Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-5
is for the improvement of North Road from just north of 13th Street to Highway 2. The
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department proposed a concrete curb and
gutter roadway section with associated sidewalk, traffic control, drainage and all other
related improvements needed to complete the project.
On March 10, 2020, via Resolution No. 2020-57, The Diamond Engineering Company of
Grand Island, Nebraska was awarded a $3,335,787.35 contract for the North Road Paving
Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-5 (Phase I) and 2019-S-8 North Road Northview
Crossing and Water Main Project No. 2020-W-7. The initial phase of this project was
from Capital Avenue to Highway 2 and opened to traffic December 2020.
On September 8, 2020, via Resolution No. 2020-217, Change Order No. 1 to the original
agreement for Phase I was approved in the amount of $14,799.00 to rectify quantities and
allow for sprinkler repairs within the project, resulting in a revised contract amount of
$3,350,586.35.
On December 23, 2020 the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for bids for the second phase of the North Road Improvements, which will be
from 13th Street to Capital Avenue. There were twenty-five (25) potential bidders for this
project.
Discussion
Four (4) bids were received and opened on January 14, 2021. The bids were submitted in
compliance with the contract, plans and specifications. A summary of the bids is shown
below.
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Bidder Exceptions Base Bid
The Diamond Engineering Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska None $3,282,035.30
Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska None $3,684,095.90
Bauer Underground, Inc. of Norfolk, Nebraska None $3,830,230.20
Myers Construction, Inc. of Broken Bow, Nebraska None $4,215,960.85
There are sufficient funds in Account No. 21000001-2100-40036 to fund this project.
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 awarding the contract for
North Road Paving Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-5 (Phase II) and Water Main
Project No. 2020-W-11 to The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska in the amount of $3,282,035.30 as the low compliant bid that meets
specifications.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid award.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: January 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM
FOR: North Road Paving Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-5 (Phase II)
and Water Main Project No. 2020-W-11
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $5,000,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 21033503-2100-40036
PUBLICATION DATE: December 23, 2020
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 25
SUMMARY
Bidder: Diamond Engineering Co. Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Universal Surety Co. Universal Surety Co.
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price:
Section A: $2,284,211.45 $2,468,856.55
Section B: $ 867,434.35 $1,036,205.80
Section C: $ 117,989.50 $ 176,065.55
Section D: $ 12,400.00 $ 2,968.00
Total Bid Price: $3,282,035.30 $3,684,095.90
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Bidder: Myers Construction, Inc. Bauer Underground, Inc.
Broken Bow, NE Norfolk, NE
Bid Security: United Fire & Casualty Co. United Fire & Casualty Co.
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price:
Section A: $2,776,956.78 $2,617,716.20
Section B: $1,227,625.93 $1,042,185.00
Section C: $ 199,378.14 $ 159,129.00
Section D: $ 12,000.00 $ 11,200.00
Total Bid Price: $4,215,960.85 $3,830,230.20
cc: John Collins, Public Works Director Keith Kurz, Assistant Public Works Director
Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Catrina Delosh, Admin. Asst. Public Works
P2248
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 22, 2021 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2021-17
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for North Road Paving
Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-5 (Phase II) and Water Main Project No. 2020-W-11,
according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer/Public Works Director; and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2021 bids were received, opened, and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska
submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and
specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the
amount of $3,282,035.30; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company’s bid was below the engineer’s
estimate for the project; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 budget for this
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $3,282,035.30 for North Road Paving
Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-5 (Phase II) and Water Main Project No. 2020-W-11 is
hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute a contract with such contractor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 26, 2021.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item G-9
#2021-18 - Approving Change Order #1 - Circulating Water Pump
1B Repair at Platte Generating Station
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Interim City Attorney
Meeting:January 26, 2021
Subject:Change Order #1 – Circulating Water Pump 1B Repair
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The Platte Generating Station utilizes two circulation water pumps to supply cooling
water from the cooling tower to the turbine-generator condenser. Although one pump can
satisfy most load conditions, both pumps are required for maximum plant capacity. A
leak developed due to wear and corrosion on the outlet of the pump casing and was
temporarily repaired by plant maintenance staff.
The specifications were issued for bids and the contract was awarded by Council to the
low responsive bidder, JCI Industries, Inc., of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, for $44,880.00 on
September 8, 2020, per Resolution #2020-210.
Discussion
When inspecting the pump, the original sleeve shaft was worn beyond repair. JCI
Industries, Inc., proposed to complete the replacement to the sleeve shaft for an additional
cost of $2,137.10, including tax. This would bring the final contract cost to $47,017.10.
The work was completed in accordance with the contracted time and materials.
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 authorizing Change Order #1 with JCI Industries, Inc.,
of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, for the Circulating Water Pump 1B Repair for an addition of
$2,137.10 to the contract price, for a total contract price of $47,017.10.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Change Order #1 from JCI Industries, Inc., in the amount of $2,137.10
for the Circulating Water Pump 1B Repair.
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TO:JCI Industries, Inc.
1161 SE Hamblen Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
trogge@jciind.com
PROJECT:Circulating Water Pump 1B Repair
CHANGE ORDER 1
You are hereby directed to make the following change in your contract:
1 Additional payment per the attached spreadsheet.
ADD:
The original Contract Sum $44,880.00
Previous Change Order Amounts -$
The Contract Sum is increased by this Change Order 2,137.10$
The Contract Sum is decreased by this Change Order $
The total modified Contract Sum to date 47,017.10$
Approval and acceptance of this Change Order acknowledges understanding and agreement that the
cost and time adjustments included represent the complete values arising out of and/or incidental to the
work described therein.
APPROVED:CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
By:_________________________________Date ________________________
Attest: ___________________________________________________________
Approved as to Form, City Attorney
ACCEPTED:JCI Industries, Inc.
By: _________________________________Date _________________________
$2,137.10
Platte Generating Station
1035 W. Wildwood Drive
Grand Island, NE 68801
308/385-5468
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City of Grand Island C129409
Utilities Department 520.00033
General Work Contract - Change Order
Circulating Water Pump 1B Repair 2020-210
Comments:Original sleeve shaft was worn. Unable to find until pump was disassembled.
Contract:$44,880.00
Change
Order
Request Description Amount
001 Sleeve Shaft 1,988.00$
002 Taxes 149.10$
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
017
018
019
020
021
023
024
028
029
030
Total 2,137.10$
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 22, 2021 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2021-18
WHEREAS, Platte Generating Station utilizes two circulation water pumps to
supply cooling water from the cooling tower to the turbine-generator condenser; and
WHEREAS, a leak developed due to wear and corrosion on the outlet of the
pump casing; and
WHEREAS, specifications were issued for bids and the contract was awarded by
Council on September 8, 2020, to JCI Industries, Inc., of Lee’s Summit, Missouri in the amount
of $44,880.00; and
WHEREAS, when inspecting the pump, the original sleeve shaft was worn
beyond repair, and JCI Industries, Inc., proposed to complete the replacement of the sleeve shaft
for an additional cost of $2,137.10 (including tax), for a total contract amount of $47,017.10.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Change Order #1 for Circulating
Water Pump 1B Repair is approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Change
Order on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 26, 2021.
__________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item I-1
#2021-19 - Consideration of Approving Letter of Support for
Essential Air Service (EAS) to the Department of Transportation
(DOT)
Staff Contact: Mike Olson, Executive Director of CNRA
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator
Meeting:January 26, 2021
Subject:Essential Air Service Recommendation
Presenter(s):Mike Olson, AAE, Executive Director
Hall County Airport Authority
Background
The Department of Transportation developed a program entitled Essential Air Service
(EAS) several years ago to assure that smaller rural communities would be provided with
passenger air service. The program provides subsidies to commercial air carriers to offset
the cost of offering such service in areas where ridership cannot be to the level to achieve
profitability. This program is intended to help small communities in economic
development, community development and population stabilization. Hall County has
benefited from this program over the last few years by assuring that the area continued
flight service for citizens and businesses.
Every two years the Department of Transportation asks for proposals from air carriers for
the various EAS communities for the continuation of air service. Proposals from
American Airlines, SkyWest, and Boutique Air were submitted for the Central Nebraska
Regional Airport. A summary of the proposals are attached for City Council review.
Discussion
The Airport Authority Board, in a letter to Mayor Steele, is requesting concurrence from
the City for the formal request to the Department of Transportation for the Essential Air
Service. This is a requirement of the DOT on matters such as this.
On January 20, 2021 the Hall County Airport Authority conducted a public meeting to
discuss the bids for Essential Air Service to Grand Island, NE. The Hall County Airport
Authority is recommending American Airlines to the Department of Transportation
(DOT) for air service for the Central Nebraska Regional Airport under the Essential Air
Service Program.
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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 accept the recommendation of the Hall
County Airport Authority Board submitted by American Airlines and authorize the
Mayor to send a letter to the Department of Transportation expressing support of such
proposal.
Sample Motion
Move to accept the recommendation of the Hall County Airport Authority Board
submitted by American Airlines and authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the
Department of Transportation expressing support of such proposal.
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444 S. River Road | St. George Utah 84790 | 435.634.3000 | skywest.com
December 23, 2020
Mark Raggio
United States Department of Transportation
Office of Aviation Analysis
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590
SkyWest Airlines’ Essential Air Service Proposal for Grand Island, NE
Dear Mr. Raggio:
Attached is SkyWest Airlines’ proposal to provide air service from Grand Island, NE to Denver International Airport
(DEN) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).
SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to offer air service to the community of Grand Island. Our combination of safe and
reliable aircraft, well-timed schedules, and access to one of the world’s largest airline networks will provide passengers
with quality air service and stimulate economic growth in the region.
As directed by the RFP, we will offer 13 round-trip flights per week for a three year term. All flights will depart and
arrive to facilitate seamless connections to United’s large and diverse flight schedules, which will make the service
convenient for both business and leisure travelers. Our proposal makes it easy to get to destinations across the
country and around the world. All flights are subject to gate availability and up line scheduling restrictions.
SkyWest believes this proposal provides the best overall option for air service in Grand Island, with excellent
connectivity to the national transportation system.
Thank you for your consideration.
Greg Atkin
Managing Director – Market Development
SkyWest Airlines
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skywest.com
About SkyWest Airlines
With over 13,000 aviation professionals operating nearly
2,400 daily flights, SkyWest Airlines connects millions of
passengers each month to 258 destinations across North
America. SkyWest operates in partnership with Alaska
Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United
Airlines and has a fleet of 484 aircraft. SkyWest has been
connecting small communities to the national transportation
system for its entire 47 year history.
Headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest’s industry-
leading workforce and excellent leadership team have
consistently generated top tier operational reliability, setting
the standard for excellence in the regional airline industry.
Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies 2019
ATW Regional Airline of the Year three times
Bombardier’s top reliability award for the CRJ200
six times
The FAA’s AMT Employer Gold Award for
Excellence multiple times
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Critical Attributes of SkyWest’s Proposal
50 Seat Twinjet Service
The CRJ-200 is a quiet and modern twinjet that is both safe and fast. All SkyWest CRJ200 aircraft
are serviced by a highly-trained flight attendant and each plane features a restroom, further
adding to the comfort and convenience of each passenger’s flying experience. SkyWest operates
over 150 CRJ-200 aircraft.
Superior Traffic Generation
SkyWest 50 seat jets provide the best opportunity for passenger growth. SkyWest service
provides significantly higher seat capacity than other regional operators and delivers industry
leading reliability. Passengers also benefit greatly from seamless connectivity to one the largest
global airlines in the world.
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Critical Attributes of SkyWest’s Proposal
Superior Network and Connectivity
This service will be marketed as United Express and will feature seamless bookings, connections,
and baggage transfers that will access United Airlines’ vast global network. This includes over
5,400 daily flights to more than 370 airports. United is also the largest member of the Star
Alliance network, which allows travelers to connect to more than 22,000 daily flights to nearly all
parts of the globe. This full codeshare and connectivity makes it simple for passengers to plan
their travel and to effortlessly fly to their destination.
Superior Airports and Terminals
Chicago is among the largest cities in the country. In addition, it is also the chief hub for United
Airlines. Denver is also a key hub and is United’s ‘gateway to the West’. Flights will arrive and
depart from United’s main terminal in both locations. This means passengers will not have to re-
clear security or hop on a bus to make a connection.
Route Map
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Critical Attributes of SkyWest’s Proposal
Superior Reliability
SkyWest has been named the most reliable CRJ-200 operator in North America five times since
2007. We have also been named the #1 On Time carrier for contiguous 48 states several times.
Subsidy Cap Compliant
All SkyWest EAS communities are comfortably compliant with the DOT’s passenger subsidy cap.
This SkyWest proposal will provide measurable assurance in complying with DOT regulations and
ensure the community is well positioned for continued future air service.
Marketing Plan
SkyWest will actively market the service with a variety of promotions. We will dedicate $20,000
per year for marketing support. We advertise in print, digital, radio, online, and other means
necessary. This effort will assist in generating awareness of the flight options offered.
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EAS Bid
SkyWest Airlines
Essential Air Service Bid
12/23/2020 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
GRI GRI GRI
DEN/ORD DEN/ORD DEN/ORD
Number of Round Trips Per Week 13 13 13
Aircraft Type CRJ CRJ CRJ
Passenger Revenue
Passengers 51,000 53,200 56,400
Average Fare $ 123.00 $ 126.00 $ 129.00
Revenue $ 6,282,000 $ 6,708,800 $ 7,256,400
Block Time
Trip Block Time (minutes) 104 104 104
Total Scheduled Block Time 2,335 2,335 2,335
Total Completed Block Time 2,192 2,192 2,192
RPMS
Passengers 51,000 53,200 56,400
Stage Length 452 452 452
Total RPMs 22,944,000 23,900,800 25,401,600
ASMs
Scheduled Departures 1,352 1,352 1,352
Competed Departures 1,312 1,312 1,312
Stage Length 452 452 452
Available Seats 50 50 50
Total ASMs 29,577,109 29,577,109 29,577,109
Expenses
Marketing Costs $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000
Direct Operating Expenses $ 5,961,182 $ 5,961,611 $ 5,962,235
RPM Related $ 209,063 $ 218,081 $ 231,199
Departure Related $ 1,261,767 $ 1,261,767 $ 1,261,767
ASM Related $ 275,659 $ 275,659 $ 275,659
Total Expenses $ 7,727,670 $ 7,737,118 $ 7,750,860
Operating Income (loss) $ (1,445,670) $ (1,028,318) $ (494,460)
5% Profit Margin $ 386,384 $ 386,856 $ 387,543
Annual Subsidy Requirement $ 1,832,054 $ 1,415,174 $ 882,003
Effective Subsidy Rate Per Unit
Subsidy Per Trip $ 1,396 $ 1,078 $ 672
Subsidy Per Passenger $ 36 $ 27 $ 16
Load Factor 78% 81% 86%
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Essential Air Service Proposal
December 28, 2020
Grand Island, NE DOT-OST-2002-13983
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About Boutique Air
Our Story
Headquartered in San Francisco,California,Boutique Air has been in operation since 2007.We
began by flying fire surveillance missions for the U.S.Forestry Service and Bureau of Land
Management.We evolved to provide air charter services across the west coast with our fleet of
Pilatus and Beechcraft aircraft.
In July of 2012,Boutique Air applied for commuter operating authority from the Department of
Transportation.Boutique Air began flying scheduled service between Los Angeles and Las
Vegas in January of 2014.
We have worked to develop effective marketing distribution channels with a reservation system
that connects to all primary Global Distribution Systems (GDSs),allowing travel agents access
to our flight inventory.You will find us on Worldspan and Galileo (Travelport),Sabre,and
Amadeus.In addition,we are on the major Online Travel Agencies (OTAs),including Expedia,
Travelocity, Priceline, and Orbitz.
EAS Contracts
On April 22,2014 Boutique Air received its first EAS contract when the DOT selected the airline
to provide service between Clovis,New Mexico and Dallas/Ft.Worth,Texas.Since then,we
have continued our track record of success.
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Route Map
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Aircraft:
Boutique Air currently operates a modern fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.All flights are flown by
captains with over 1,200 hours of flight experience and at a minimum,commercial,and
instrumental ratings.While we are certified to fly single pilot we opt to fly with a two pilot crew.
Boutique Air ensures pilots provide a level of customer service beyond that of normal
commercial airlines.
●8 Passenger Executive Configuration Pressurized Cabin
●Power Outlets
●Enclosed Lavatory
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Proposal
Overview
Our airline service will be operated with 8 or 9 modern Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.We have proposed
two, three, or four year contract durations for the community to consider. .
In order to increase brand recognition in the communities,Boutique Air will spend at least
$20,000 per year in each market if it is selected for advertising &marketing to help ensure that
air service for the community is a success.We will utilize a combination of radio,print,billboard,
TV, and internet advertising.
Note on Service Start Date
Boutique Air will begin service 60-90 days after the DOT issues the order selecting Boutique Air
as the EAS carrier.
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Pilot Career Pathway Program
In January 2020 Boutique Air was proud to be a partner in the United Airlines Aviate Program.
The AVIATE Program provides a unique opportunity for aviators to accelerate their journey from
Commercial Pilot at Boutique Air to a job in the cockpit of United Airlines.This ensures
continued access to high quality professional pilots interested in safely maintaining a long term
aviation industry career.
United Airlines Interline and Codeshare Agreement
Boutique Air launched an interline and codeshare agreement with United Airlines on May 1,
2017.Customers now have flow-through ticketing and baggage capabilities for those flights that
connect with United Airlines. This includes codeshare advantage pricing.
American Airlines Interline Agreement
In addition Boutique Air has an interline agreement with American Airlines as of August 7,2019.
Passengers will be able to book through United.com and AA.com and connect with any of
United or American flights.
Below are screenshots of our current service as reflected on United and American Airlines
websites both domestic and international.
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United.com example:Chadron,NE to Fort Lauderdale,FL and Los
Angeles, CA
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AA.com: Chadron, NE to Phoenix, AZ and Dallas, TX
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Community Input
Shortly after the bids are complete,Boutique Air will schedule meetings with airport and/or city
officials. This will allow us to answer any questions and provide additional information.
While we can’t promise we will be able to implement everyone’s suggestions,we welcome
feedback from the community,as well as anyone who may have an interest in the proposed
flights.What we can promise is that we will listen to your feedback,and give it the attention and
consideration it deserves.
With respect and appreciation,
Shawn Simpson
CEO
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Grand Island, NE
Option 1: 42 Nonstop RTs (DEN, OMA)
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Operations PC-12
Scheduled Flights 4,368
Completed Flights (98%) 4,280
Scheduled Block Hours 3,608
Scheduled Seats 34,944
Scheduled ASMs 5,299,840
Revenue
Passengers 25,000
Average Fare $99
Fare Revenue $2,475,000
Total Revenue $2,475,000
Expenses
Fuel $931,946
Ownership $860,000
Maintenance $1,468,456
Crew $497,240
Airport Rent $380,490
Landing Fees $162,675
Staff $338,050
Insurance $20,000
Marketing $20,000
Other Indirect Costs $174,000
Total Costs $4,852,857
Profit Element $242,643
Margin 5.0%
Total Annual Subsidy Year 1 $2,620,500
Total Annual Subsidy Year 2 $2,672,910
Total Annual Subsidy Year 3 $2,726,368
Total Annual Subsidy Year 4 $2,780,895
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
January 22, 2021 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2021-19
WHEREAS, the Central Nebraska Regional Airport has been working diligently
to improve the air service options available to central Nebraskans and to increase the number of
enplanements from the Central Nebraska Regional Airport; and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2021, the Hall County Airport Authority Board
approved Resolution #21-02 authorizing a recommendation to the Department of Transportation
to allow American Airlines to provide 12 weekly round trips from Central Nebraska Regional
Airport in Grand Island, NE (GRI) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation would serve more passengers in central
Nebraska, and would be the best use of federal Essential Air Service subsidies, and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island supports the efforts to increase affordable,
convenient options for air travel for central Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, increased air traffic to serve central Nebraska would be a valuable
asset to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor and City Council of the
City of Grand Island hereby pledge their full support, endorsement, and cooperation with the
efforts of the Hall County Airport Authority in submitting a recommendation to the Department
of Transportation seeking Essential Air Service improvement funding to allow American
Airlines to provide 12 weekly round trip nonstop flights to Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to send a
letter to the Department of Transportation expressing support of such proposal.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 26, 2021.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of January 13, 2021
through January 26, 2021
The Claims for the period of January 13, 2021 through January 26, 2021 for a total amount of
$7,533,979.96. A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: Patrick Brown
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