08-23-2022 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session Agenda
City Council:
Jason Conley
Michelle Fitzke
Bethany Guzinski
Chuck Haase
Maggie Mendoza
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Justin Scott
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Roger G. Steele
City Administrator:
Jerry Janulewicz
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Call to Order
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open
Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room
as required by state law.
The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
Invocation - Bishop Jon Rosenlund, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, 212 West 22nd Street
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item E-1
Public Hearing on Request from Stripe Zone, LLC dba Blazin
Wings N More, 1023 West 2nd Street for a Class "C" Liquor
License
Council action will take place under Consent item G-4.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from Stripe Zone LLC dba
Blazin Wings N More, 1023 West 2nd Street for a Class
"C" Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for
Ernesto Franco, 8930 Chukar Circle, Grand Island,
Nebraska
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Section 4-2 of the Grand Island City Code declares the intent of the City Council
regarding liquor licenses and the sale of alcohol.
Declared Legislative Intent
It is hereby declared to be the intent and purpose of the city council in adopting
and administering the provisions of this chapter:
(A)To express the community sentiment that the control of availability of alcoholic
liquor to the public in general and to minors in particular promotes the public
health, safety, and welfare;
(B)To encourage temperance in the consumption of alcoholic liquor by sound and
careful control and regulation of the sale and distribution thereof; and
(C)To ensure that the number of retail outlets and the manner in which they are
operated is such that they can be adequately policed by local law enforcement
agencies so that the abuse of alcohol and the occurrence of alcohol-related crimes
and offenses is kept to a minimum.
Discussion
Stripe Zone LLC dba Blazin Wings N More, 1023 West 2nd Street has submitted an
application for a Class “C” Liquor License. A Class “C” Liquor License allows for the
sale of alcohol and distilled spirits on and off sale inside the corporate limits of the city.
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. See attached Police Department report.
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Also submitted was a request for Liquor Manager Designation for Ernesto Franco, 8930
Chukar Circle, Grand Island, Nebraska. Staff recommends approval of the liquor license
contingent upon final inspections and liquor manager designation for Ernesto Franco,
8930 Chukar Circle, Grand Island, Nebraska contingent upon passing a state approved
alcohol/seller training course.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the application.
2.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4.Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve this application.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application for Stripe Zone LLC dba Blazin Wings N More, 1023
West 2nd Street for a Class "C" Liquor License contingent upon final inspections and
Liquor Manager designation for Ernesto Franco, 8930 Chukar Circle, Grand Island,
Nebraska contingent upon passing a state approved alcohol/seller training course.
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08/16/22
Grand Island Police Department
Officer Report for Incident L22071995
Nature: Liquor Lic Inv Address: 1023 2ND ST W
Location: PCID Grand Island NE 68801
Offense Codes:
Received By: Dvorak T How Received: T Agency: GIPD
Responding Officers: Dvorak T
Responsible Officer: Dvorak T Disposition: CLO 08/16/22
When Reported: 14:06:11 07/28/22 Occurred Between: 14:06:11 07/28/22 and 14:06:11 07/28/22
Assigned To: Detail: Date Assigned: **/**/**
Status: Status Date: **/**/**Due Date: **/**/**
Complainant:
Last: First: Mid:
DOB: **/**/**Dr Lic: Address:
Race: Sex: Phone: City: ,
Offense Codes
Reported: Observed:
Circumstances
LT21 LT21 Restaurant
Responding Officers: Unit :
Dvorak T 309
Responsible Officer: Dvorak T Agency: GIPD
Received By: Dvorak T Last Radio Log: **:**:** **/**/**
How Received: T Telephone Clearance: CL CL Case Closed
When Reported: 14:06:11 07/28/22 Disposition: CLO Date: 08/16/22
Judicial Status: Occurred between: 14:06:11 07/28/22
Misc Entry: and: 14:06:11 07/28/22
Modus Operandi: Description : Method :
Involvements
Date Type Description
08/12/22 Name Franco, Karen spouse
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Officer Report for Incident L22071995 Page 2 of 6
08/16/22
07/28/22 Name Franco, Ernesto Rene owner
07/28/22 Name Blazin Wings N More, business
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Officer Report for Incident L22071995 Page 3 of 6
08/16/22
Narrative
Liquor License Investigation
Grand Island Police Department
Stripe Zone LLC; DBA Blazin Wings N More, will be located at the site of the
former Pizza hut Delivery location; 1023 W 2nd Street. Owner Ernesto Franco has
applied for a new Class C; Beer, Wine, Distilled Spirits on and off sale, liquor
license for the business.
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Responsible LEO:
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Approved by:
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Date
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Officer Report for Incident L22071995 Page 4 of 6
08/16/22
Supplement
309 Liquor License Investigation
Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time:8-11-22
Reporting Officer:Sgt Dvorak #309
Unit #:CID
Stripe Zone LLC; doing business as Blazin Wings N More; has applied for a Class
C Liquor License; beer, wine and spirits on and off sale. Ernesto Franco is the
owner of the LLC and the new business. The site of Blazin Wings N More is the
old Pizza Hut delivery center, located at 1023 W 2nd. The application lists
Karen Franco as Ernesto's spouse. I am aware that Blazin Wings N More already
has a location in Aurora. Ernesto Franco is the License Holder there, with
permit number #124720.
I first checked, and found neither of the Francos have any active warrants for
their arrest. Both Francos report they have resided in Grand Island for many
years. I then utilized our local Spillman database, State of NE records
through NCJIS, and a paid, law enforcement only database to perform background
checks.
Locally I found that Ernesto was recently involved in two separate
incidents where he was labeled as a suspect. Upon review, I noted that the first
disturbace involved Ernesto and Karen's teenage daughter, and the other involved
a civil issue surrounding work completed on this location for Blazin Wings N
More. I also noted that Ernesto was the reporting party for several incidents
involving local establishments in the past.
In checking State of Nebraska files, I found that Ernesto only had one recent
traffic contact, which he had disclosed on the application. Karen had several
listed contacts, none of which were more recent than approximatley four or five
years ago. All contacts for minor infractions. None of these entries concern me.
I next consulted the paid, law enforcement only database. This source typically
covers items of a civil nature, such as bankruptcies, judgements, leins etc. I
noted no bankruptcies or leins. I found three (3) civil judgements, none
currently pending, with the most recent over ten years ago. Nothing of concern
or disqualifying was noted.
I arranged to meet with Ernesto at the former Pizza Hut Delivery building on
8-4-22. The building was still undergoing renovations, but the seating, kitchen
and storage areas were recognizable. Franco explained that he was the manager at
Amigos here in Grand Island for many years. He then partnered with Junior
Roebuck to open the Blazin Wings N More in Aurora. He has operated that business
for almost a year, but wanted to get back to Grand Island, When this building
became available, Ernesto said he became determined to go into business for
himself. Franco said his wife is involved in the new Stripe Zone LLC, but not on
the proposed liquor license.
Franco said he is still hoping for a September 15th opening, but recent events
have put that date in question. Franco said he only found out last week that the
current commercial vent hood was not sufficient for chicken fryers, and he now
has to replace the current hood, at considerable cost. Franco said that eat in
dining will be under 50 person capacity, and he hopes to derive much of his
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Officer Report for Incident L22071995 Page 5 of 6
08/16/22
business in drive thru and take out orders.
Ernesto said his sit down hours of operation will be Sunday through Thursday
from 1100-2300, while Friday and Saturday he will remain open until 0200 in the
drive thru only to capitalize on the "after bar" crowd. Franco said he intends
to put a dent in McDonald's sales of that demographic. Franco said he will be
working much of the time, but plans to have around ten other employees. He said
he will only offer bottle and canned beer, along with margaritas. He does not
intend to offer a mixed drink option on the menu.
We discussed licensing concerns, distributor options, and age requirements for
his employees that serve alcohol. Franco said he is familiar with his
responsibilities from his work at the location in Aurora. Franco told me that
one of his employees in Aurora sold to a minor earlier this year, and he knows
he will need to be diligent at this new location due to (he hopes) increased
customers and sales. Ernesto said he will have surveillance cameras installed
before opening for business. I told Franco that GIPD asks for, and expects,
cooperation with any on site issues he might encounter.
Ernesto gave me a tour of the facility, I left a business card for future
contacts, and I departed.
The Grand Island Police Department does not object to Stripe Zone LLC, DBA
Blazin Wings N More, and Ernesto Franco manager, being issued a Class C Liquor
License for the new business.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item E-2
Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan for CRA No. 34 for
Redevelopment for Property Located North of 13th Street and East
of the Moores Creek Drainway (Starostka Group Unlimited)
Council action will take place under Resolutions item I-1.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Site Specific Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #34
Starostka Group Unlimited – Millennial Estates
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP CRA Director
Background
Starostka Group Unlimited is proposing to develop property north of 13th Street and east
of the Moore’s Creek drainway for residential uses. They are proposing 120 units of
housing. The property is zoned R2 Low Density Residential consists of unplatted
property that they are proposing to develop as Millennial Estates Subdivision. As part of
this development they will be constructing an extension of Claude Road adjacent to their
property north of 13th Street along with installing a trail on the east side of the property
and relocating the Moore’s Creek drainway to support the development and property
alignment of Claude Road. Staff has prepared a redevelopment plan for this property
consistent with the TIF application.
The CRA reviewed the proposed development plan on July 13, 2022 and forwarded it to
the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for recommendation at their meeting on
August 3, 2022. The CRA also sent notification to the City Clerk of their intent to enter
into a redevelopment contract for this project pending Council approval of the plan
amendment.
The Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing on the plan
amendment at a meeting on August 3, 2022. The Planning Commission approved
Resolution 2022-11 in support of the proposed amendment, declaring the proposed
amendment to be consistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City of
Grand Island. The CRA approved Resolution 398 forwarding the redevelopment plan
along with the recommendation of the planning commission to the City Council for
consideration.
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Discussion
Tonight, Council will hold a public hearing to take testimony on the proposed plan
(including the cost benefit analysis that was performed regarding this proposed project)
and to enter into the record a copy of the plan amendment that would authorize a
redevelopment contract under consideration by the CRA.
Council is being asked to approve a resolution approving the cost benefit analysis as
presented in the redevelopment plan along with the amended redevelopment plan for
CRA Area #3\46 and authorizes the CRA to execute a contract for TIF based on the plan
amendment and to find that this project would not be financially feasible at this location
without the use of TIF. The redevelopment plan amendment specifies that the TIF will
be used to offset allowed costs for the acquisition of the property as well as the site work,
grading, streets, utilities, and trails. The cost benefit analysis included in the plan finds
that this project meets the statutory requirements for as eligible TIF project and that it
will not negatively impact existing services within the community or shift additional
costs onto the current residents of Grand Island and the impacted school districts. The
bond for this project will be issued for a period of 15 years. The proposed bond for this
project will be issued for the amount of $5,650,000.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve the resolution
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
The CRA and Hall County Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Council
approve the Resolution necessary for the adoption and implementation of this plan.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution as submitted.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area 34
July 2022
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to amend the Redevelopment Plan for Area 34 with in the city, pursuant to
the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) and provide for the
financing of a specific infrastructure related project in Area 34.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE REDEVELOPMENT APPROXIMATELY 49 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED NORTH OF 13TH STREET SOUTH OF STATE STREET AND WEST OF
THE MOORE’S CREEK DRAINWAY IN NORTHWEST GRAND ISLAND FOR A
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING INCLUDING UP TO 120 UNITS OF HOUSING.
The use of Tax Increment Financing to aid in redevelopment expenses associated with
platting and installing the necessary infrastructure (streets, sanitary sewer, water, and
storm sewer) for the development of 120 units of housing. The use of Tax Increment
Financing is an integral part of the development plan and necessary to make this project
affordable. The 2020 Housing Study for the City of Grand Island identified a need of
1361 new rental and owner occupied housing units by 2024.
Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc has purchased a portion of this property and has an
option to purchase rest for residential development. Changes in the cost of construction,
availability of materials and the approval of several other housing projects using Tax
Increment Financing have led to this application for assistance with the project. This
project will also include building a portion of Claude Road along the eastern side of the
property and relocating the existing ditch for the Moore’s Creek Drainway. The
developer is responsible for and has provided evidence that they can secure adequate debt
financing to cover the costs associated with the construction of units. The Grand Island
Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) intends to pledge the ad valorem taxes
generated over multiple 15 year periods beginning January 1, 2024 towards the allowable
costs and associated financing for the development of this property.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
PROPERTY WILL COME FROM THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY:
Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
Legal Descriptions: Part of the E ½ of the SW ¼ of 12-11-10 (PID 400149971) and
Part of the E ½ of the SW ¼ 12-11-10 (PID 400149966)
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Existing Land Use and Subject Property
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The tax increment will be captured for the tax years the payments for which become
delinquent in years 2023 through 2048 inclusive. The TIF contract will be
structured so it can be amended each year for up to ten years to add the housing
units to be completed during that year. No single property will be eligible for TIF
for a period of more than 15 years.
The real property ad valorem taxes on the current valuation will continue to be paid
to the normal taxing entities. The increase will come from development of the
property for residential and commercial uses as previously described.
Statutory Pledge of Taxes.
In accordance with Section 18-2147 of the Act and the terms of the Resolution
providing for the issuance of the TIF Note, the Authority hereby provides that any ad
valorem tax on the Redevelopment Project Area for the benefit of any public body be
divided for a period of fifteen years after the effective date of this provision as set forth in
the Redevelopment Contract or any amendment to the redevelopment contract, consistent
with this Redevelopment Plan. The plan anticipates that each phase of the development
will constitute new effective date for the purposes of determining the period of fifteen
years. Said taxes shall be divided as follows:
a. That portion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate
fixed each year by or for each public body upon the redevelopment project valuation shall
be paid into the funds, of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes
collected by or for the bodies; and
b. That portion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the
redevelopment project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to and, when
collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of; the interest on,
and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes, or advances on money
to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise,such
Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, a redevelopment project.
When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness including interest
and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and
County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such redevelopment
project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies.
Pursuant to Section 18-2150 of the Act, the ad valorem tax so divided is hereby pledged
to the repayment of loans or advances of money, or the incurring of any indebtedness,
whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, by the CRA to finance or refinance, in
whole or in part, the redevelopment project, including the payment of the principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on such bonds, loans, notes, advances, or indebtedness.
Redevelopment Plan Amendment Complies with the Act:
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The Community Development Law requires that a Redevelopment Plan and Project
consider and comply with a number of requirements. This Plan Amendment meets the
statutory qualifications as set forth below.
1. The Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by
action of the Grand Island City Council on September 28, 2021.[§18-2109] Such
declaration was made after a public hearing with full compliance with the public
notice requirements of §18-2115 of the Act.
2. Conformation to the General Plan for the Municipality as a whole. [§18-2103 (13)
(a) and §18-2110]
Grand Island adopted a Comprehensive Plan on July 13, 2004. This redevelopment plan
amendment and project are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in that no changes in
the Comprehensive Plan elements are intended. This plan merely provides funding for
the developer to rehabilitate the building for permitted uses on this property as defined by
the current and effective zoning regulations. The Hall County Regional Planning
Commission held a public hearing at their meeting on August 3, 2022 and passed
Resolution 2022-12 confirming that this project is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan for the City of Grand Island. The Grand Island Public School District has submitted
a formal request to the Grand Island CRA to notify the District any time a TIF project
involving a housing subdivision and/or apartment complex is proposed within the
District. The school district was notified of this plan amendment prior to it being
submitted to the CRA for initial consideration.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following
items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
a. Land Acquisition:
This Redevelopment Plan for Area 34 provides for real property acquisition and this plan
amendment does not prohibit such acquisition. There is no proposed acquisition by the
authority.
b. Demolition and Removal of Structures:
The project to be implemented with this plan does not provide for the demolition and
removal any structures on this property.
c. Future Land Use Plan
See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. All of the area
around the site in private ownership is planned for low to medium density residential
development. This property is in private ownership. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111] The
attached map also is an accurate site plan of the area after redevelopment. [§18-2111(5)]
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City of Grand Island Future Land Use Map
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d. Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or
other Planning changes.
The area is zoned R4 High Density Residential along 13th street and R2 Low Density
Residential on the northern portion of the site. The future land use map calls for medium
density to office use development across this entire site. New public streets and utilities
are anticipated and needed to support this project and it is anticipated that TIF revenues
will offset the costs of those improvements. No changes are anticipated in building codes
or other ordinances. No other planning changes contemplated. [§18-2103(b) and §18-
2111]
Current Zoning on the Site
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The R2 zoning district allows for one dwelling unit per 6000 square feet of lot space with
a 6000 square foot minimum lot size. The RO zoning district does not limit the density of
housing units but does require minimum 6000 square foot lot. The development as
proposed will have a residential density of 2.4 units per acre. Appendix A of this plan
includes the developer’s vision for the development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
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Sanitary sewer and water are available to support this development. Both sanitary sewer
and water will need to be extended throughout the site. TIF revenues will be used to
offset the cost of these public utility improvements.
Electric utilities are sufficient for the proposed use of this property. Electric lines,
transformers, and conduit will need to be extended throughout the property.
No other publicly owned utilities would be impacted by the development. §18-2103(b)
and §18-2111]
4. The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of individuals and
families displaced as a result of plan implementation. This property is vacant and
has been vacant for more than 1 year; no relocation is contemplated or necessary.
[§18-2103.02]
5. No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in any
property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106] No members of the
authority or staff of the CRA have any interest in this property.
6. Section 18-2114 of the Act requires that the Authority consider:
a. Method and cost of acquisition and preparation for redevelopment and estimated
proceeds from disposal to redevelopers.
The purchase price of the property is $810,000as an eligible expense. The estimated
costs of utilities including sewer and water is $1,446,189. Streets and drainage are
estimated at $2,520,655. Planning activities including engineering, architecture, legal
fees and government fees are estimated at $872,706. The total of the eligible expenses
for this project is estimated by the developer at $5,650,000.
No property will be transferred to redevelopers by the Authority. The developer will
provide and secure all necessary financing.
b. Statement of proposed method of financing the redevelopment project.
The developer will provide all necessary financing for the project. The Authority will
assist the project by granting the sum of $5,650,000 from the proceeds of the TIF. This
indebtedness will be repaid from the Tax Increment Revenues generated from the project.
TIF revenues shall be made available to repay the original debt and associated interest
after January 1, 2023 through December 2048.
c. Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families.
No families will be displaced as a result of this plan.
7. Section 18-2113 of the Act requires:
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Prior to recommending a redevelopment plan to the governing body for approval, an
authority shall consider whether the proposed land uses and building requirements in the
redevelopment project area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in
conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development
of the city and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs,
promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as
well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including, among other
things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from
fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the
healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate
transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational and
community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design and
arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the
recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations or conditions of blight.
The Authority has considered these elements in proposing this Plan. This amendment, in
and of itself will promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. This will have the
intended result of preventing recurring elements of unsafe buildings and blighting
conditions. This will accomplish the goal of increasing the number of residential units
within the City of Grand Island and encouraging infill development.
8. Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to begin in the 2022 year. The build out of the
subdivision is planned in five phases between 2023 and 2032. It is anticipated that the
units in this development will be fully built out by 2032 with the tax increment on those
homes extending to 2048. Excess valuation should be available for the first homes built
with this project for 15 years beginning with the 2023 tax year.
9. Justification of Project
The 2020 housing study for the City of Grand Island projected that by 2024 we would
need an additional 1361 new housing units. There should be 902 non-age restricted units
with 518 owner occupied and with 384 rental units. There should be 459 age restricted
unit 459 with 222 as 55+ owner occupied and with 237 as 55+ rental units. Between
January 1 of 2020 and December of 2021 the city issued permits for 430 new housing
units including both restricted and unrestricted units leaving a need for 931 additional
units by 2024. The current housing market, a combination of the cost of producing
housing and the prevailing wages, has not created a situation that gives the markets
sufficient incentive to build the number housing units required to meet community needs.
This lack of housing options impacts a variety of other areas within the community
including work force development, overcrowding, and maintenance of residential units.
This project will create new housing options for all citizens and potential citizens of
Grand Island and will likely result in the sale of existing homes around the city.
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10. Cost Benefit Analysis Section 18-2113 of the Act, further requires the Authority
conduct a cost benefit analysis of the plan amendment in the event that Tax Increment
Financing will be used. This analysis must address specific statutory issues.
As authorized in the Nebraska Community Development Law, §18-2147, Neb. Rev. Stat.
(2019), the City of Grand Island has analyzed the costs and benefits of the proposed
Redevelopment Project, including:
Project Sources and Uses. Approximately $5,650,000 in public funds from tax
increment financing provided by the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority
will be required to complete the project. This investment by the Authority will leverage
$32,424,550 in private sector financing and investment; a private investment of $5.74 for
every TIF dollar invested.
Use of Funds Source of funds
Description TIF Funds Private Funds Total
Site Acquisition $810,000 $810,000
Building Costs $32,400,000 $32,400,000
Sewer and Water $1,446,189 $1,446,189
Public Streets/ sidewalks $2,520,655 $2,520,655
Planning (Arch. & Eng.) $872,706 $872,706
Legal/ TIF contract $450 $24,550 $25,000
Total $5,650,00 $32,424,550 $38,074,550
Tax Revenue. The property to be redeveloped is anticipated to have a January 1, 2023
valuation of approximately $149,793. Based on the 2021 levy this would result in a real
property tax of approximately $3,247. It is anticipated that the assessed value will
increase by $32,400,000 upon full completion, as a result of the site redevelopment. This
development will result in an estimated tax increase of over $699,000 annually. The tax
increment gained from this Redevelopment Project Area would not be available for use
as city general tax revenues, for the period of the bonds, but would be used for eligible
private redevelopment costs to enable this project to be realized.
Estimated 2023 assessed value: $ 149,793
Estimated value after completion $ 32,400,000
Increment value $ 32,250,261
Annual TIF generated (estimated) $ 699,308
TIF bond issue $ 5,650,000
(a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing;
The redevelopment project area currently has an estimated valuation of $89,739. The
proposed redevelopment will create additional valuation of $32,400,000 over the course
of the next ten years. The project creates additional valuation that will support taxing
entities long after the project is paid off along with providing 120 additional housing
units and provide for the development and construction of Claude Road on the east side
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of this property. The tax shift from this project will be equal to the total of the bond
principal of $5,650,000 if fully funded and any associated interest on the bond to be
assigned with contract approval.
(b) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax
impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project;
Existing water and waste water facilities will not be negatively impacted by this
development. The electric utility has sufficient capacity to support the development.
This is infill development with services connecting to existing line with capacity. This
development will result in a larger number of students for Grand Island Public Schools.
Fire and police protection are available and should not be negatively impacted by this
development though there will be some increased need for officers and fire fighters as the
City continues to grow whether from this project or others.
(c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
This will provide additional housing options for the residents of Grand Island. The
National Homebuilders Association estimated in a 2014 study1 that each unit of single
family housing resulted in 2.97 full time equivalent jobs so this development at 13 units
per year would represent an additional 39 FTE’s within the city for the next nine years.
(d) Impacts on other employers and employees within the city or village and the
immediate area that are located outside of the boundaries of the area of the
redevelopment project; and
This project will not have a negative impact on other employers different from any
other expanding business within the Grand Island area. Grand Island does have tight
labor market and part of that is due to the availability and cost of housing. This
development may help alleviate some of those pressures.
(e) Impacts on student populations of school districts within the City or Village:
This development will have an impact on the Grand Island School system and
will likely result in additional students at the elementary and secondary school
levels.
The average number of persons per household in Grand Island for 2015 to 2019
according the American Community Survey is 2.61. 120 additional households would
house 313 people. According to the 2010 census 19.2% of the population of Grand Island
was over 4 years old and under 18 years old. 2020 census number for this population
cohort are not yet available but 27.6% of the 2021 population is less than 18 years of age
this is the same percentage as the under 18 age cohort in 2010. If the averages hold it
1 https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/housing-economics/housings-economic-impact/impact-of-
home-building-and-remodeling-on-the-us-economy
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would be expected that there would be an additional 60 school age children generated by
this development. If this develops at a rate of 13 units per year for 9 years approximately
7 children could be added to the school age population every year with this development.
These 7 children will likely be spread over the full school age population from
elementary to secondary school. According to the National Center for Educational
Statistics2 the 2019-20 enrollment for GIPS was 10,070 students and the cost per student
in 2017-18 was $12,351 of that $4,653 is generated locally.
The Grand Island Public School System was notified on January 31, 2022 that the
CRA would be considering this application at their July 13, 2022 meeting.
(f) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This project is consistent the goals of the 2020 Housing Study for the City of Grand
Island to create more than 1361 new housing units. Between January of 2020 and
December of 2021 the City of Grand Island has issue permits for 430 housing units. The
local housing market is not capable of producing the number of units needed at market
rate given the costs of building and development.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed between Fall of 2022 and the
end of 2032. The base tax year should be calculated on the value of the property as of
January 1, 2023 for the first phase with each phase based on the preceding year’s
valuation of the property included in the amendment for that year. Excess valuation
should be available for this project beginning in 2023 with taxes due in 2024. Excess
valuation will be used to pay the TIF Indebtedness issued by the CRA per the contract
between the CRA and the developer for a period not to exceed 15 years on each property
or an amount not to exceed a base amount of $5,650,000 the projected amount of
increment based upon the anticipated value of the project and current tax rate. Based on
the estimates of the expenses of the rehabilitation the developer will spend at least
$5,650,000 on TIF eligible activities.
2 https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?ID2=3100016
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Proposed Phasing of the Development
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Form Updated 7-25-2019cn Page | 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION RELATIVE TO
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST
Project Redeveloper Information
Business Name:
______________________________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________________________
Telephone No.: __________________________ Fax No.: _______________
Email: _________________________________________________________
Contact:
_______________________________________________________________
Application Submission Date:
Brief Description of Applicant’s Business:__
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________
Legal Description/Address of Proposed Project
Community Redevelopment Area Number ________
6/7/2022
MISC TRACTS 12-11-10 PT E1/2 SW1/4 and MISCELLANEOUS TRACTS 12-11-10 PT E 1/2 SW 1/4 34.41 AC (3812 W. 13th)
Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc.
429 Industrial Lane
(308) 385-0636
jordanstar@stargroupunl.com
Jordan Starostka
Applicant is a developer and contractor that provides comprehensive contracting for
residential, commercial, and civil/industrial projects.
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Present Ownership Proposed Project Site:
________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________
Is purchase of the site contingent on Tax Increment Financing Approval? Yes No
Proposed Project: Building square footage, size of property, description of buildings –
materials, etc. Please attach site plan, if available.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________
If Property is to be Subdivided, Show Division Planned:
VI.Estimated Project Costs:
Acquisition Costs:
A. Land $ ______________
B. Building $ ______________
Construction Costs:
A. Renovation or Building Costs:$ ______________
B. On-Site Improvements:
Sewer $ ______________
Water $ ______________
Electric $ ______________
Gas $ ______________
Public Streets/Sidewalks $ ______________
See attached preliminary site plan
See attached explanation of estimated costs
Starostka Group, Unlimited (PID 400149971)
Blender, LLC (PID 400149966)
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Redeveloper intends to construct an approximately 120 unit residential subdivision in
multiple phases. The project site is currently vacant and in the need of significant
infrastructure improvements to be developable and usable for any purposes.
See attached preliminary proposed site plan. The project will consist of three phases of
residential development, with subphases as appropriate, and a phase for the
construction of Claude Road. The phases are referred to on the site plan as (i) Phase
1, (ii) Phase 2, (iii) Phase 3, and (iv) Claude Road.
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Private Streets $ ______________
Trails $ ______________
Grading/Dirtwork/Fill $ ______________
Demolition $ ______________
Other $ ______________
Total $ ______________
Soft Costs:
A. Architectural & Engineering Fees:$ ______________
B. Financing Fees:$ ______________
C. Legal $ ______________
D.Developer Fees:$ ______________
E. Audit Fees $ ______________
F. Contingency Reserves:$ ______________
G. Other (Please Specify)$ ______________
TOTAL $ ______________
Total Estimated Market Value at Completion: $
Source for Estimated Market Value________________________________________
Source of Financing:
A. Developer Equity:$ ______________
B. Commercial Bank Loan:$ ______________
C.Tax Credits:
1. N.I.F.A.$ ______________
2. Historic Tax Credits $ ______________
3. New Market Tax Credits $ ______________
4. Opportunity Zone $ ______________
D. Industrial Revenue Bonds:$ ______________
E. Tax Increment Assistance:$ ______________
F. Enhanced Employment Area $ ______________
32,400,000
$270,000 per unit x 120 residential units
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G. Nebraska Housing Trust Fund $ ______________
H. Other $ ______________
Name, Address, Phone & Fax Numbers of Architect, Engineer and General Contractor:
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Estimated Real Estate Taxes on Project Site Upon Completion of Project:
(Please Show Calculations)
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Project Construction Schedule:
Construction Start Date:
_________________________________________________
Construction Completion Date:
___________________________________________
If Phased Project:
_______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete
_______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete
_______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete
_______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete
_______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete
_______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete
Please see attached explanation
There will be approximately 120 residential units. Based on applicant's plan to develop and
construct workforce housing, we are assuming an average valuation of approximately $270,000
per unit. There will likely be some difference between units, but the average value of $270,000
and a presumed tax levy of 2.161133 would yield a annual real estate tax of $5,835 per lot.
While the construction of the units will be phased, when completed the taxes on the entire project
would be approximately $646,200 ($5,385x120)
2022
anticipated 2028 ( would like flexibility until
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XII.Please Attach Construction Pro Forma
XIII.Please Attach Annual Income & Expense Pro Forma
(With Appropriate Schedules)
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST INFORMATION
Describe Amount and Purpose for Which Tax Increment Financing is Requested:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Statement Identifying Financial Gap and Necessity for use of Tax Increment Financing
for Proposed Project: ______________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Redeveloper is requesting $5,650,000 in TIF over all of the phases of the project.
Redeveloper is requesting the TIF bond be issued at 8% interest.
TIF would assist with the cost of the infrastructure improvements necessary to
develop the project site. This would include approximately: $810,000 in site
acquisition, $4,000,000 in infrastructure improvements, $873,000 in architectural,
engineering, and legal fees, and 8% interest on the TIF bond. The 8% interest is
necessary to justify the long term commitment and risk over the multi-year, multiple
phase redevelopment project.
See attached addendum for additional information.
Applicant desires to develop a residential subdivision with approximately 120
workforce housing units. The goal for the workforce housing units is to keep the
average final value at approximately $270,000 per unit. Construction costs are so
high right that this will be a challenge. Without the requested TIF assistance, which
equates to approximately $83,000 per lot, this would be impossible. A large scale
subdivision like the proposed project is simply not possible with the required cost of
infrastructure without the assistance of TIF. It would be particularly impossible to
build any workforce housing without TIF, because the applicant could never recover
its costs, let alone make any profit necessary for the risk involved with this project.
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Municipal and Corporate References (if applicable). Please identify all other
Municipalities, and other Corporations the Applicant has been involved with, or has
completed developments in, within the last five (5) years, providing contact person,
telephone and fax numbers for each:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
____________________________________
Post Office Box 1968
Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968
Phone: 308 385-5240
Fax: 308 385-5423
Email: cnabity@grand-island.com
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date:www.olsson.comTEL 308.384.8750201 East 2nd StreetGrand Island, NE 68801MILLENNIAL ESTATES SUBDIVISIONPRELIMINARY PLATGRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA20223LOT LAYOUTSMG
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Explanation of Estimated Costs
LAND ACQUISITION:
• PID 400149971 was recently acquired for approximately $410,000
• PID 400149966 is under contract and will be acquired for approximately
$400,000
TIF USES:
Total proposed TIF uses for the Project are approximately $5,650,000:
Subdivision Phase 1 $1,613,788
Subdivision Phase 2 $1,521,263
Subdivision Phase 3 $1,321,582
Claude Road $1,192,916
Total $5,649,549
Redeveloper requests a TIF Bond with an interest rate of 8%. The 8% interest
rate is necessary for the financing and investment, based on the risk of the
large infrastructure investment for the multi-phase project.
The TIF uses consist of site acquisition costs, site preparation, utility and
infrastructure improvements, and engineering, architectural, and legal fees.
The proposed TIF uses by phase are set forth in the chart below:
MILLENIAL ESTATES REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Phase Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Claude Rd total
Lots 39 39 42 0 120
Anticipated Construction Year 2022 2025 2027 2027 n/a
TIF Uses (see below) $1,613,788 $1,521,263 $1,321,582 $1,192,916 $5,649,549
TIF USES
PAVING / Grading $526,873 $568,590 $561,792 $738,400 $2,395,655
Utilities (Water & Wastewater) $402,339 $320,478 $461,472 $114,400 $1,298,689
Dewatering $57,500 $30,000 $60,000 $0 $147,500
Lighting / Striping $0 $0 $0 $125,000 $125,000
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE $986,712 $919,068 $1,083,264 $977,800 $3,966,844
Site Acquisition $410,000 $400,000 $0 $0 $810,000
Survey, Engineering, Legal $217,077 $202,195 $238,318 $215,116 $872,706
Total $1,613,788 $1,521,263 $1,321,582 $1,192,916 $5,649,549
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All costs set forth herein are preliminary estimates and will be certified upon
completion. Given the current state of labor and materials pricing in the
construction industry, it is likely that the prices will continue to increase and
will not go down any time soon.
OVERALL PROJECT COSTS:
In addition to the initial $5,650,000 for public improvements, Applicant will
construct 120 residential dwelling units. Because of the unstable cost of labor
and materials in the construction industry and the long term construction
schedule, it is impossible to determine the construction costs for the private
improvements. However, applicant’s goal is to construct workforce housing –
targeting an average house valuation of approximately $270,000. Accordingly,
the final valuation is anticipated to be approximately $32,400,000 when
construction of the entire project is completed, so total construction costs of
more than $30,000,000 is a reasonable estimate at this point.
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Construction Schedule
The Project will be built in four (4) phases: three phases of residential units and
the Claude Road phase. Each residential phase shall be completed in up to three
(3) subphases. The residential phases are referred to herein as Phase 1, Phase
2, and Phase 3.
Redeveloper desires to complete the project by the end of 2027. However,
Redeveloper desires to built in a little flexibility to account for the unknown
market conditions that will affect the project.
First, applicant’s desired schedule is set forth below:
Completion
date
Effective
Date
Phase 1 Subphase 1 12/31/2023 1/1/2024
Subphase 2 12/31/2024 1/1/2025
Phase 2 Subphase 1 12/31/2025 1/1/2026
Subphase 2 12/31/2026 1/1/2027
Phase 3 Subphase 1 12/31/2027 1/1/2028
Subphase 2 12/31/2028 1/1/2029
Claude Road 12/31/2027 n/a
Because the construction schedule will depend on market conditions and
absorption rate of new home purchases, Redeveloper desires to build a little
flexibility into the schedule required by the Redevelopment Agreement.
Therefore, while Redeveloper intends to try to complete the project by the desires
schedule set forth above, the proposed schedule for the Redevelopment
Agreement is set forth below:
Completion
date
Effective
Date
Phase 1 Subphase 1 12/31/2023 1/1/2024
Subphase 2 12/31/2024 1/1/2025
Subphase 3 12/31/2025 1/1/2026
Phase 2 Subphase 1 12/31/2026 1/1/2027
Subphase 2 12/31/2027 1/1/2028
Subphase 3 12/31/2028 1/1/2029
Phase 3 Subphase 1 12/31/2029 1/1/2030
Subphase 2 12/31/2030 1/1/2031
Subphase 3 12/31/2031 1/1/2032
Claude Road 12/31/2029 n/a
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Here is a more detailed explanation of the more conservative schedule set forth
above:
Phase 1
It is anticipated that the infrastructure for Phase 1 will commence in 2022.
It will take up to three (3) subphases to complete the 39 residential units
consisting of Phase 1. While construction may occur quicker depending on the
market, current assumptions are that 1/3 of the units (13 units) will be built
each year, such that the Phase 1 schedule will be:
• Infrastructure construction: 2022
• 13 homes built: 2023
• 13 homes built: 2024
• 13 homes built: 2025
Phase 2
It is anticipated that the infrastructure for Phase 2 will commence in 2025.
It will take up to three (3) subphases to complete the 39 residential units
consisting of Phase 2. While construction may occur quicker depending on the
market, current assumptions are that 1/3 of the units (13 units) will be built
each year, such that the Phase 2 schedule will be:
• Infrastructure construction: 2025
• 13 homes built: 2026
• 13 homes built: 2027
• 13 homes built: 2028
Phase 3
It is anticipated that the infrastructure for Phase 3 will commence in 2027 or
2028. It will take up to three (3) subphases to complete the 42 residential units
consisting of Phase 3. While construction may occur quicker depending on the
market, current assumptions are that 1/3 of the units (14 units) will be built
each year, such that the Phase 3 schedule will be:
• Infrastructure construction: 2028
• 14 homes built: 2029
• 14 homes built: 2030
• 14 homes built: 2031
Claude Road
Claude Road will be constructed by the time the first homes are built for Phase
3. It is intended that this will occur by December 31, 2027, but in no case will
this be later than December 31, 2029.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item E-3
Public Hearing on Zoning Change to Property located at 3015 and
3019 Colorado Avenue from LLR Large Lot Residential to R1
Suburban Density Residential (FAmos Construction, Inc.)
Council action will take place under Ordinances item F-1.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Change of Zoning from LLR Large Lot Residential to R1
Suburban Density Residential
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
Amos Anson platted lots in the Northwest Gateway Subdivision in August of 2020. He
extended sewer and water and paved the cul-de-sac at the end of Colorado Avenue after
that approval and has been marketing the two LLR lots at the end of Colorado since that
time. They have not sold. He would like to be able to split those two lots into four lots.
This property is slightly more than one acre and a change of zoning is required to before
this can be done. He is requesting that the property be changed from LLR Large Lot
Residential to R1 Suburban Density Residential.
Discussion
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held August 10, 2022 the
above item was considered following a public hearing.
O’Neill opened the public hearing.
Nabity stated the property is located at the end of the cul–de-sac on Colorado
Avenue. The request is to rezone the property from LLR Large Lot Residential to
R-1 Suburban Density Residential. All properties have access to City water and
sewer. Rezoning this property is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan
and the Future Land Use map. The property is designated for low to medium
density residential development. Nabity stated staff is recommending approval.
Amos Anson – 4234 Arizona Ave. Grand Island, NE.-Was available for
questions. Mr. Anson mentioned the drainage has been engineered with
the subdivision and that is was approved by the City.
Bruce M. Bluhm – 3009 Colorado Ave. Grand Island, NE - Mr. Bluhm is
against the request to rezone. Some of his concerns were drainage issues,
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the increase of traffic, narrow streets, and the safety of the neighborhood
kids with the increased traffic.
O’Neill closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Robb and second by Monter to approve the proposed
rezoning of a tract of land including on Lots 14 and 15 Northwest Gateway
Subdivision ( 3015 and 3019 Colorado Avenue).
The motion was carried with nine members voting in favor (Nelson, Allan, Ruge,
Olson, Robb, Monter, Rainforth, Hendricksen and Randone) and one member
abstaining (O’Neill) and one member voting no (Doane).
The memo sent to the planning commission with staff recommendation is attached for
review by Council along with an email supporting the change from a surrounding
property owner.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning request as
presented
2.Modify the comprehensive plan amendment and 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:
July 26, 2022
SUBJECT:Zoning Change(C-33-22GI)
PROPOSAL:To rezone tract of land consisting of 1.17 acres. This property is located
at 3015 and 3019 Colorado Avenue Lots 14 and 15 of Northwest Gateway Subdivision in
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska from LLR Large Lot Residential and R1 Suburban
Density Residential. This property is located north of Nevada Avenue at the north end of
Colorado Avenue.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation:LLR: Large Lot Residential Zone
Intent of District:LLR: 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 residential
dwellings at a maximum density of two dwelling
units per acre, as well as other open space and
recreational activities.
Permitted and conditional uses:LLR: Residential uses at a density of 2 dwelling
units per acre, churches, schools, and parks.
Comprehensive Plan Designation:Designated for mixed use commercial.
Existing land uses:Vacant
Proposed Zoning Designation:R1: Suburban Density Residential Zone
Permitted and conditional uses:R1: Residential uses with a maximum density of 4
units per acre and a minimum lot size of 9:000
square feet per dwelling unit. Churches, parks and
schools are also permitted in this district.
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations:North: RO: Residential Office Zone
South, East and West: LLR: Large Lot Residential
Zone
Permitted and conditional uses:RO: Residential uses with no limit on the density
except available parking spaces, office uses,
personal services, assisted living facilities, day
cares, and prescription related retail.
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LLR: Residential uses at a density of 2 dwelling
units per acre, churches, schools, and parks.
Comprehensive Plan Designation:North and West: Mixed Use Commercial
South and East: Designated for low to medium
density residential and public uses
Existing land uses:North: Vacant Lot
South and East: Single family residential
West: Church
EVALUATION:
Positive Implications:
Consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: The property is
designated for low to medium density residential development.
Accessible to Existing Municipal Infrastructure: City water and sewer services
have been extended to serve the rezoning area. All properties have access to
sewer and water which facilitates higher density development.
Would provide additional housing: This would provide for more modernized
housing stock allowing for more housing choices throughout the community.
This would allow multiple housing units to be constructed on this lot.
Negative Implications:
None Foreseen.
Other Considerations:
The LLR properties were around these lots were developed with lots that needed both
on site wells and septic systems. The larger lots were required for those on site
improvement. Sewer and water infrastructure adds to the cost of the lots as they are
developed and smaller lots are likely to be more affordable.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City
Council change the zoning on this site from from LLR Large Lot Residential to R-1
Suburban Density Residential.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
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APPLICATION FOR REZONING OR ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGE
Regional Planning Commission
RPC Filing Fee
plus Municipal Fee*
A. Applicant/Registered Owner Information
B. Description of Land Subject of a Requested Zoning Change:
C. Requested Zoning Change:
D. Reasons in Support of Requested Rezoning or Zoning Ordinance Change:
NOTE: This application shall not be deemed complete unless the following is provided:
*A public hearing will be held for this request*
Signature of Owner or Authorized Person
Application Deemed Complete by RPC: mo. day. yr. Initial
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item E-4
Public Hearing on Request from Leslie Meyer (Probasco) for a
Conditional Use Permit for a Greenhouse and Raising of Trees and
Nursery Stock located at 3648 South Blaine Street.
Council action will take place under Requests and Referrals item H-1.
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Craig A. Lewis, Building Department Director
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Public Hearing on Request of Leslie Meyer (Probasco) for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow for the Operation of a
Greenhouse and the Raising of Trees and Nursery Stock at
3648 S. Blaine St. Grand Island NE.
PT SE1/4 of NE 1/4, 32-11-9 10.16 Acres
Presenter:Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Background
This request is for Council approval to allow for the operation of a greenhouse and the
raising of trees and nursery stock at the above referenced location.
A conditional use permit is required as the current zoning classification, LLR or Large
Lot Residential does not allow for this type of use as a permitted principal use.
The zoning classification does list as a conditional use, Greenhouses and the raising of
trees and nursery stock.
Conditional uses as listed in the zoning code must be approved by the City Council.
There is currently a single family dwelling on the property that would be the defined
principal use. This request for a greenhouse and raising of trees and nursery stock would
be an accessory use to that permitted principal use.
Discussion
As the large lot zoning classification is intended to provide a transition from rural to
urban uses it appears advantageous to place some restrictions on the allowable
conditional uses. City administration has developed the following restrictions, or
conditions which appear appropriate to impose upon Greenhouses and the raising of trees
and nursery stock operations:
1). USE: The proposed uses are limited to those listed in the application, wholesale
nursery business, no storefront, no retail buildings and the business will not be open to
the general public.
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The definition of a nursery in the city code, Nursery shall mean the use of a premises for
the propagation, cultivation, and growth of trees, shrubs, plants, vines, and the like from
seed or stock, and the sale thereof, and including the sale of trees, shrubs, plants, vines,
and the like purchased elsewhere and transplanted into the soil of the premises. In
connection with the sale of plants, such fungicides, insecticides, chemicals, peat moss,
humus, mulches, and fertilizers as are intended to be used in preserving the life and
health of the plants may be sold.
As no retail sales has been proposed in the application the additional items listed in the
definition are not included in this approval.
Signage for the nursery shall be limited to the City sign code for residential properties,
identification signs not to exceed 32 square feet.
2). PRIMARY CONDITIONS: (a). The permit shall be granted as a condition of the
current ownership, if the property is sold or changes ownership the conditional use shall
expire.
(b). Activities (including lighting) at the site shall be limited to 6:00am to 10:00pm
Monday through Saturday, no Sunday operation. A total of 3 employees not living at the
site may be utilized to facilitate the nursery operations.
(c). Materials and equipment shall not be stored on the property within any easements.
No product, material or equipment shall be stored within any easement or in such a
manor that it would violate any safety provisions of the National Electric Safety Code.
(d). Any greenhouse structures on the site must comply with building codes and be
located as an accessory building to the residential use and structure. The real estate must,
at all times, be kept in a clean and neat condition.
(e). No trash, rubbish, debris, dead trees, lumber, bricks, refuse or junk material of any
nature whatsoever shall be dumped, placed or located upon such real estate.
(f). Applicant shall not use the real estate in any way so as to create or result in an
unreasonable hazard or nuisance to adjacent land owners or to the general public.
(g). Applicant shall maintain any and all drainage ditches that may be located upon the
real property.
(h). All water accumulated upon the premises by virtue of such nursery operations shall
be retained upon the premises and shall not flow upon or encroach upon any adjacent
land. Only surface waters that have historically flowed from the premises shall be
permitted to leave the same through historical natural drainage ways.
(i). Applicant shall begin the nursery operation within a period of 18 months from the
issuance of this permit or if the applicant fail to begin operations within the 18 months
the permit shall be considered null and void and subject to reapplication and rehearing.
Additionally if at anytime during the life of the permit issued the operation shall cease for
a period of a continuous 18 months the permit shall become void and a renewal shall be
obtained before becoming once again operational.
Alternatives
It appears the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue.
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1. Approve the request with the proposed conditions, finding that the proposed
application is and will continue to be in conformance with the purpose of the zoning
regulations.
2. Deny the request, finding that the proposed application does not conform to the
purpose of the zoning regulations.
3. Approve the request with additional or revised conditions and findings of fact.
4. Refer the matter to a special committee for a determination of a finding of fact.
Recommendation
Approve the request finding all conditions are applicable as presented by City
Administration and the City Council finds that the proposed use and application
continues to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community, protects
property against blight and depreciation, and is generally harmonious with the
surrounding neighborhood.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the conditional use with the condition identified by the City
Administration, published in the Council packet and presented at the Council meeting
and finding that the application continues to conform with the purpose of the zoning
regulations.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item E-5
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Sanitary Sewer Easements in
Nikodym Third Subdivision & East Park on Stuhr Second
Subdivision- North of Bismark Road; West of Stuhr Road
Council action will take place under Consent item G-12.
Staff Contact: Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Public Hearing on Acquisition of Sanitary Sewer
Easements in Nikodym Third Subdivision & East Park
on Stuhr Second Subdivision- North of Bismark Road;
West of Stuhr Road
Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Background
Nebraska State Statutes stipulate that the acquisition of property requires a public hearing
to be conducted with the acquisition approved by the City Council.
Public sanitary sewer easements are needed to accommodate public utilities for
development in the area of Cherry Street and Bismark Road.
A sketch is attached to show the easement areas.
Discussion
To allow for connection of the east phase of Cherry Park apartments to gravity sewer, the
developer of Nikodym Subdivision is working with Charry Park Apartments management
to extend a public sewer main from Nikodym Subdivision north. This will allow Cherry
Park Apartments to abandon a private lift station that has been a very high maintenance
piece of equipment. To build this sewer main, public sanitary sewer easements are
necessary.
There will be no cost of such easements to the City.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
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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 public sanitary sewer
easements.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the public easements.
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R=37.50'
Δ=030°55'57"
L=20.25'
CB=N89°19'06"W
CH=20.00'N00°24'41"E 114.81'(M)S00°24'41"W 114.90'(M)S89°35'19"E
15.00'(M)
S89°35'19"E 5.00'(M)
0210-8391PROJECT NO:
DRAWN BY:
07/21/22DATE:
AJP
EXHIBITSANITARY SEWER
EASEMENT TEL 308.384.8750
201 East 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED IN PART OF LOTS 19 AND 20,
NIKODYM THIRD SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, AND
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 20, NIKODYM THIRD
SUBDIVISION; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S89°35'19"E, ON THE
NORTH LINE OF LOT 20, A DISTANCE OF 5.00 FEET; THENCE S00°24'41"W A
DISTANCE OF 114.90 FEET TO POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 20;
THENCE ON A COUNTERCLOCKWISE CURVE ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
LOT 20 AND 19, HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 30°56'00", A RADIUS OF 37.50
FEET, A CHORD BEARING N89°19'08”W A CHORD DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET;
THENCE N00°24'41"E FOR A DISTANCE OF 114.81 FEET TO A POINT ON THE
NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 19; THENCE S89°35'19"E, ON THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID LOT 19, A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 2079.04 SQUARE FEET OR 0.048
ACRES MORE OR LESS.
SITE LOCATION
SEC. 15 T11N-R9W
NOT TO SCALE
EASEMENT AREA
LOT LINE
RIGHT OF WAY LINE
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N89°35'19"W 12.20'(M)
N89°35'19"W 7.80'(M)N00°24'41"E 231.46'(M)S89°35'22"E 20.00'(M)S00°24'42"W 231.46'(M)0210-8391PROJECT NO:
DRAWN BY:
07/21/22DATE:
AJP
EXHIBITSANITARY SEWER
EASEMENT TEL 308.384.8750
201 East 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED IN PART OF
LOTS 1 AND 2, EAST PARK ON STUHR SECOND
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2,
EAST PARK ON STUHR SECOND SUBDIVISION; THENCE
ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N89°35'19"W, ON THE
SOUTH LINE OF LOT 2, FOR A DISTANCE OF 7.80' FEET;
THENCE N00°24'42"E FOR A DISTANCE OF 231.46 FEET;
THENCE S89°35'22"E FOR A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET;
THENCE S00°24'41"W FOR A DISTANCE OF 218.91 FEET;
THENCE N89°35'19"W FOR A DISTANCE OF 12.20 FEET
TO TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT
CONTAIN A CALCULATED AREA OF 5607 SQUARE FEET
OR 0.129 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
SITE LOCATION
SEC. 15 T11N-R9W
NOT TO SCALE
LOT LINE
EASEMENT
AREA
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item F-1
#9892 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change to Property
located at 3015 and 3019 Colorado Avenue from LLR Large Lot
Residential to R1 Suburban Density Residential (FAmos
Construction, Inc.)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-3.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9892
An ordinance rezoning a certain tract of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the
City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of property including all of Lots 14
and 15 and Northwest Gateway Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County from LLR-
Large Lot Residential to R1 Suburban Density Residential as more particularly described below;
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 August 3, 2022, 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 August 23rd, 2022, 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 LLR Large Lot Residential to R1 Suburban Density Residential;
A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF ALL OF LOTS 14, AND 15 OF NORTHWEST GATEWAY
SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA
SECTION 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, as established by Section 36-51 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is,
hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9892 (Cont.)
- 2 -
SECTION 2. 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: August 23, 2022
____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item F-2
#9893 - Consideration of Amending Grand Island City Code
Section 2-21 Relative to City Council Compensation
Staff Contact: Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Consideration of Amending Grand Island City Code
Section 2-21 Relative to Council Compensation,
Ordinance No. 9893
Presenter(s):Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Background
The City of Grand Island City Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Article I. Meetings;
Committees §2-21 City Council Members; Compensation states, “Beginning at the first
regular Council meeting in December, 2014 and thereafter, the annual compensation for
members of the city council shall be seven thousand eight hundred dollars ($7,800.00),
payable monthly in equal installments as required by law.”
Discussion
A wage survey was completed in 2022 which included a review of Council
compensation. Array responses indicate the midpoint compensation should be adjusted to
eleven thousand dollars ($11,000.00). The proposed increase would become effective the
first regular Council meeting in December with the seating of the next Council. Under
current law, the filing fee for city council is based upon the salary in effect for council
members as of November 30 of the year preceding the election.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve proposed Ordinance No.
9893.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Ordinance No. 9893.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9893
An ordinance to amend Chapter 2 of the Grand Island City Code specifically to Section
§2-21 setting forth the compensation of members of the City Council; to repeal any ordinance or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication in pamphlet form and the
effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
I. That §2-21 of the Grand Island City Code be amended to read as follows:
§2-21. City Council Members; Compensation
Beginning at the first regular Council meeting in December, 2022 and thereafter the
annual compensation for members of the city council shall be eleven thousand dollars
($11,000.00), payable monthly in equal installments as required by law.
II. The Administration is directed to bring this matter before the Council for review as part of
the City’s budget during years in which there is a Council election.
III. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are hereby repealed.
IV. This ordinance shall be in full force and will take effect from and after its passage.
Enacted: August 23, 2022.
______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item F-3
#9894 - Consideration of Amending Grand Island City Code
Section 2-18 Relative to Mayor Compensation
Staff Contact: Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Consideration of Amending Grand Island City Code
Section 2-18 Relative to Mayor Compensation,
Ordinance No. 9894
Presenter(s):Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Background
The City of Grand Island City Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Article I. Meetings;
Committees §2-18 Mayor; Compensation states, “Beginning at the first regular Council
meeting in December, 2014 and thereafter, the annual compensation for the mayor shall
be sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000.00), payable monthly in equal installments as
required by law.”
Discussion
A wage survey was completed in 2022 which included a review of Mayoral
compensation. Array responses indicate the midpoint compensation is below the City of
Grand Island compensation. Administration is recommending leaving the City of Grand
Island Mayor compensation at the current rate of $16,000 annually.
Any proposed change to compensation would become effective the first regular Council
meeting in December with the seating of the next Mayor. Under current law, the filing
fee for Mayor is based upon the salary in effect for the Mayor as of November 30 of the
year preceding the election.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council take no action regarding Ordinance
No. 9894.
Sample Motion
Move to take no action regarding Ordinance No. 9894.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9894
An ordinance to amend Chapter 2 of the Grand Island City Code specifically to Section
§2-18 setting forth the compensation of Mayor; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; and to provide for publication in pamphlet form and the effective date of this
ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
I. That §2-18 of the Grand Island City Code remains as follows:
§2-18. Mayor; Compensation
Beginning at the first regular Council meeting in December, 2014 and thereafter, the
annual compensation for the mayor shall be sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000.00), payable
monthly in equal installments as required by law.
II. The Administration is directed to bring this matter before the Council for review as part of
the City’s budget during years in which there is a Mayoral election.
III. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are hereby repealed.
IV. This ordinance shall be in full force and will take effect from and after its passage.
Enacted: August 23, 2022.
______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item F-4
#9895 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
Staff Contact: Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance No. 9895
Presenter(s):Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Background
A Salary Ordinance is presented each year as a part of the budget process. Wages for City
employees are presented to the Council for approval in the form of a salary ordinance.
Some wages are set as a part of negotiated labor agreements and others through salary
surveys conducted.
Discussion
Wage changes presented in this Ordinance are for bargaining units according to their
respective labor agreements and negotiated wages. Portions of the Fraternal Order of
Police (FOP) labor contract became effective August 14, 2022. This ordinance addresses
the remaining items as the full contract goes into effect October 1, 2022. The
International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers (IBEW) Utilities wages have been determined and approved in their
respective current contracts.
The Ordinance includes changes to the non-union classifications. A survey of the non-
union group was completed this spring. Adjustments reflect the results of the survey and
anticipated array increases for the 2022/2023 budget year.
Compensation calculations are determined by following Nebraska Revised Statute 48-
818. The wages represented in this proposed Ordinance are included in the proposed
2022/2023 fiscal year budget.
Wages for the IBEW Wastewater Treatment Plant and AFSCME Nebraska Public
Employees, Local No. 251 contracts will be presented at a future date. These unions are
currently in negotiations.
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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 proposed Salary Ordinance
No. 9895.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Salary Ordinance No. 9895.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9895
An ordinance to amend Ordinance 9889 known as the Salary Ordinance which
lists the currently occupied classifications of officers and employees of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska and established the ranges of compensation of such officers and employees; to amend
the salary ranges of non-union employees; to amend the salary ranges for those employees
covered under the IBEW Service/Clerical/Finance labor agreement; to amend the salary ranges
for those employees covered under the IBEW Utilities labor agreement; to amend the salary
ranges for those employees covered under the IAFF labor agreement; to remove the non-union
positions and salary ranges of Custodian-Library, Engineer I PW, Engineer I WWTP,
Engineering Technician-WWTP, Power Plant Superintendent-Burdick, Public Works Engineer,
and Receptionist; to remove the IBEW Service/Clerical/Finance positions and salary ranges of
Administrative Assistant-Public Works, and Engineering Technician-Public Works; to add the
non-union positions and salary ranges of Airport Police Officer-PT, Civil Engineer I-
PW/Engineering, Civil Engineer II-PW/Engineering, Senior Civil Engineer-PW/Engineering,
Civil Engineer I-PW/WWTP, Civil Engineer II-PW/WWTP, Senior Civil Engineer-PW/WWTP,
Engineering Technician I-PW/WWTP, Engineering Technician II-PW/WWTP, Senior
Engineering Technician-PW/WWTP; to add the IBEW Service/Clerical/Finance positions and
salary ranges of Engineering Technician I-Public Works, Engineering Technician II-Public
Works, Senior Engineering Technician-Public Works and Systems Technician; under the FOP
labor agreement; to amend the compensation of unused medical leave at the time of separation or
death of those employees covered by the FOP labor agreement; to amend Longevity Pay for
sworn Officers covered by the FOP labor agreement; to add Longevity pay for sworn Sergeants
and Lieutenants covered by the FOP labor agreement; ; and to repeal those portions of Ordinance
No. 9889 and any parts of other ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide for severability; to
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provide for the effective date thereof; and to provide for publication of this ordinance in
pamphlet form.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The currently occupied classifications of officers and general
employees of the City of Grand Island, and the ranges of compensation (salary and wages,
excluding shift differential as provided by Personnel Rules & Regulations) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain officers and general
employees shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Accountant
28.2676/41.0956
29.9400/43.5700 Exempt
Accounting Technician – Solid Waste
20.8218/26.1926
22.5000/29.3600 40 hrs/week
Administrative Assistant –Building – Part Time 20.4435/29.3215 40 hrs/week
Administrative Coordinator – Public Works
23.8182/34.7669
24.1100/39.3800 40 hrs/week
Airport Police Officer – Part Time 30.0000 40 hrs/week
Assistant Finance Director
36.6364/54.4021
39.5700/57.4600 Exempt
Assistant Public Works Director/Engineering
44.1891/67.2738
53.0600/78.9100 Exempt
Assistant Public Works Director of Wastewater
52.4948/73.3160
53.0600/78.9100 Exempt
Assistant Utilities Director – Engineering/Business
Operations
57.3856/83.3704
71.5000/97.7600
Exempt
Assistant Utilities Director – Production
57.3856/83.3704
71.5000/97.7600 Exempt
Assistant Utilities Director – Transmission
57.3856/83.3704
71.5000/97.7600 Exempt
Attorney
38.4573/56.8206
45.2400/64.5100 Exempt
Building Department Director
43.7705/64.7396
52.0500/71.8600 Exempt
Cemetery Superintendent
27.8026/40.1660
29.1300/43.1100 Exempt
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
City Administrator
83.5875/96.3450
86.6300/112.9200 Exempt
City Attorney
56.1473/77.4553
60.7500/80.8000 Exempt
City Clerk
36.2973/48.1076
38.4400/53.4400 Exempt
Civil Engineer I – PW/Eng., PW/WWTP 31.5300/44.0800 Exempt
Civil Engineer I – Utilities
31.3740/44.5826
34.3500/48.7800 Exempt
Civil Engineer II – PW/Eng., PW/WWTP 38.6300/54.8200 Exempt
Civil Engineer II – Utilities
36.3159/52.2973
40.9600/59.3500 Exempt
Collection System Supervisor
27.7512/41.1137
30.7500/41.3300 40 hrs/week
Community Development Administrator
24.6956/36.6738
30.8400/42.5500 40 hrs/week
Community Service Officer – Part time
17.5592/24.6211
19.7531/25.8858 40 hrs/week
Custodian – Library, Police Part Time
16.5211/22.1077
16.6900/23.7300 40 hrs/week
Customer Service Representative
11.2934/15.4904
19.8700/26.3600 40 hrs/week
Customer Service Team Leader
22.9229/32.7796
23.3300/34.7400 Exempt
Deputy City Clerk 29.0378/38.4860 40 hrs/week
Electric Distribution Superintendent
41.9336/57.6781
47.1700/63.1800 Exempt
Electric Distribution Supervisor
38.8735/53.7222
43.5000/58.2500 40 hrs/week
Electric Underground Superintendent
41.2596/57.4986
47.1700/63.1800 Exempt
Electrical Engineer I
31.4980/43.8334
33.7300/50.0000 Exempt
Electrical Engineer II
35.2926/50.7006
41.0600/58.0800 Exempt
Emergency Management Deputy Director
30.7543/45.1964
32.8500/48.8300 Exempt
Emergency Management Director
43.7705/64.7396
52.0500/71.8700 Exempt
Engineer I – Public Works 34.6000/49.9636 Exempt
Engineer I – WWTP 34.6000/49.9636 Exempt
Engineering Technician - WWTP 23.4063/33.6893 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician I – PW/WWTP 25.2600/32.4500 40 hrs/week
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Engineering Technician II – PW/WWTP 31.3500/40.6300 40 hrs/week
Equipment Operator - Solid Waste
22.0125/28.9944
23.9200/30.8100 40 hrs/week
Finance Director
49.6760/74.7189
54.1600/78.4800 Exempt
Finance Operations Supervisor
27.4819/38.6171
30.9200/41.5000 Exempt
Fire Chief
51.3028/73.2971
58.0000/81.5700 Exempt
Fire EMS Division Chief
43.5279/58.8883
48.0300/62.7200 Exempt
Fire Operations Division Chief
43.5279/58.8883
48.0300/62.7200 Exempt
Fire Prevention Division Chief
43.5279/58.8883
48.0300/62.7200 Exempt
Fleet Services Shop Foreman
27.8789/41.2434
29.9600/43.7700 40 hrs/week
GIS Coordinator - PW
30.3065/45.2375
34.2400/47.8500 Exempt
Grants Administrator
28.2676/41.0956
28.6000/43.5800 40 hrs/week
Grounds Management Crew Chief – Cemetery
22.2425/33.6894
26.5000/35.1200 40 hrs/week
Grounds Management Crew Chief – Parks
24.3158/34.9630
27.0100/36.4900 40 hrs/week
Human Resources Director
44.5499/66.8681
52.0500/71.8700 Exempt
Human Resources Benefits/Risk Mgmt Coordinator
26.7780/40.3274
31.7400/44.1000 40 hrs/week
Human Resources Recruiter
26.7780/40.3274
31.7400/44.1000 40 hrs/week
Human Resources Specialist
26.7780/40.3274
31.7400/44.1000 40 hrs/week
Information Technology Manager
42.0401/63.5004
48.5200/68.3100 Exempt
Interpreter/Translator
17.5507/26.3534
20.0600/27.6300 40 hrs/week
Legal Secretary
22.5094/33.5515
24.3000/35.8200 40 hrs/week
Librarian I
26.4156/35.7006
28.1400/38.0400 Exempt
Librarian II
30.6949/39.4211
/41.5500 Exempt
Library Assistant I 17.6104/25.4509 40 hrs/week
Library Assistant II 21.7632/30.8094 40 hrs/week
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Library Director
48.5101/73.1620
51.4400/ Exempt
Library Page – Part Time
12.5198/17.2716
15.5100/18.8900 40 hrs/week
Library Secretary
18.5589/25.9374
21.9700/26.0300 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Cemetery Part Time 15.7820/23.3988 40 hrs/week
Meter Reader – Part Time
24.1758/30.1979
24.9011/31.1038 40 hrs/week
Meter Reader Supervisor
26.5439/34.2119
33.6200/46.1600 Exempt
MPO Program Manager
29.8575/44.2044
34.4200/50.4100 Exempt
Office Manager – Police Department
22.5835/33.4954
29.1100/37.0900 40 hrs/week
Parks and Recreation Director
47.9659/71.9623
53.2400/73.8400 Exempt
Parks Superintendent
35.5843/52.3295
38.9200/57.1200 Exempt
Payroll Specialist
23.7770/34.7883
26.2100/36.6900 40 hrs/week
Planner I
26.2252/39.0590
32.8000/44.9100 40 hrs/week
Planning Director
44.7728/66.3355
53.7500/79.4500 Exempt
Police Captain
41.0025/59.7113
46.6400/62.4700 Exempt
Police Chief 62.4285/83.8548 Exempt
Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor
40.0363/55.8464
44.3100/62.2900 Exempt
Power Plant Operations Supervisor
40.6060/57.8480
45.5300/64.8900 Exempt
Power Plant Superintendent – Burdick 49.9228/70.8321 Exempt
Power Plant Superintendent – PGS
52.8326/76.7941
57.2400/83.0400 Exempt
Public Safety Apprentice - Part Time
17.5592/24.6211
19.7531/25.8858 40 hrs/week
Public Works Director 62.8300/90.9700 Exempt
Public Works Engineer 35.9586/53.6866 Exempt
Receptionist 17.5507/26.3534 40 hrs/week
Recreation Coordinator
26.0828/37.0175
28.1000/40.0900 Exempt
Recreation Superintendent
34.2833/50.4243
37.2800/53.2000 Exempt
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Regulatory and Environmental Manager
43.3598/57.4829
/64.8700 Exempt
Senior Civil Engineer – PW/Eng., PW/WWTP 43.2400/61.6600 Exempt
Senior Civil Engineer – Utilities
41.2645/61.1740
50.1300/69.6500 Exempt
Senior Electrical Engineer
48.8088/61.3995
/70.6800 Exempt
Senior Engineering Technician – PW/WWTP 34.8500/43.4800 40 hrs/week
Senior Public Safety Dispatcher
23.2192/30.4183
25.0300/33.6800 40 hrs/week
Senior Utility Secretary
19.6160/27.4180
20.5000/29.4900 40 hrs/week
Shooting Range Superintendent
31.4890/47.2754
37.2800/53.2000 Exempt
Solid Waste Division Clerk - Full Time
21.3908/26.9660
23.9000/30.9200 40 hrs/week
Solid Waste Division Clerk - Part Time 19.2517/24.2694 40 hrs/week
Solid Waste Foreman
26.4749/36.9540
28.4300/39.8800 40 hrs/week
Solid Waste Superintendent
36.2099/53.8010
39.4600/54.4100 Exempt
Street Superintendent
33.7851/49.3640
37.1900/53.6400 Exempt
Street Foreman
26.9844/39.9813
29.9600/42.8000 40 hrs/week
Transit Program Manager
30.1356/45.2410
37.3000/55.9400 Exempt
Utilities Director
75.7041/105.1509
96.8100/137.8100 Exempt
Utility Production Engineer
41.0193/59.6150
49.7300/70.1400 Exempt
Utility Warehouse Supervisor
30.0775/41.1263
31.8200/44.3500 40 hrs/week
Victim Assistance Unit Coordinator
18.4893/25.8710
24.1500/33.6000 40 hrs/week
Victim/Witness Advocate
16.9519/23.7076
18.1100/25.2000 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Chief Operator
27.3718/38.4983
31.2500/44.0000 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Operations Engineer 49.9946/69.8306 Exempt
Wastewater Plant Maintenance Supervisor
28.0480/41.0928
31.5500/42.5000 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Regulatory Compliance Manager
33.9519/41.9795
34.4400/49.0100 Exempt
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Water Superintendent
35.2743/52.1246
40.5500/55.5300 Exempt
Water Supervisor
28.7632/42.1517
35.0800/47.1300 40 hrs/week
Worker / Seasonal
9.0000/20.0000
/30.0000 Exempt
Worker / Seasonal
9.0000/20.0000
/30.0000 40 hrs/week
Worker / Temporary
9.0000/20.0000
/30.0000 40 hrs/week
Worker / Parks & Recreation Part time
9.0000/20.0000
/30.0000 40 hrs/week
Aquatics staff who refer new lifeguards will receive a stipend for the referral, upon meeting
the following criteria:
The referral cannot have worked as a City of Grand Island lifeguard in the past.
The referral must pass a background check, complete and pass a free lifeguard class, and
work for at least 80 hours.
Aquatics staff shall be paid for their referral as follows:
o 1 referral – $50.00
o 2 referrals - $75.00
o 3 or more referrals - $100.00
SECTION 2. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the AFSCME labor agreement, and the ranges of compensation
(salary and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the AFSCME labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Equipment Operator – Streets 20.8650/30.9087 40 hrs/week
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Fleet Services Mechanic 23.3145/34.5422 40 hrs/week
Horticulturist 23.8961/35.4669 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Cemetery 19.7275/29.2485 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Parks 19.4596/28.8679 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Streets 19.4506/28.8342 40 hrs/week
Senior Equipment Operator – Streets 22.3929/33.2126 40 hrs/week
Senior Maintenance Worker – Streets 22.2384/32.9835 40 hrs/week
Traffic Signal Technician 22.0846/32.7555 40 hrs/week
SECTION 3. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the IBEW Utilities labor agreement, and the ranges of
compensation (salary and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid
for such classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees
included under the IBEW Utilities labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as
follows:
Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Administrative Assistant-Utilities
22.3876/31.1427
23.0592/ 40 hrs/week
Custodian
17.3168/21.5822
/22.2297 40 hrs/week
Electric Distribution Crew Chief
38.9666/50.8883
40.0180/ 40 hrs/week
Electric Underground Crew Chief
38.9666/50.8883
40.0180/ 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician I
26.1591/33.5904
26.9438/33.6054 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician II
32.4526/42.0591
33.4262/ 40 hrs/week
Instrument Technician
37.0707/47.2568
38.1828/48.6745 40 hrs/week
Lineworker Apprentice
27.7882/38.5498
28.6219/39.7063 40 hrs/week
Lineworker First Class
35.4013/43.7249
36.4634/45.0366 40 hrs/week
Materials Handler
31.0070/39.4318
31.9304/40.6147 40 hrs/week
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Meter Reader
24.1758/30.1979
24.9011/31.1038 40 hrs/week
Meter Technician
33.2499/37.7483
34.2474/38.8808 40 hrs/week
Power Dispatcher I
36.1020/44.7877
37.1850/46.1314 40 hrs/week
Power Dispatcher II
40.2854/50.7224
41.4939/52.2441 40 hrs/week
Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic
34.6092/42.8018
35.6475/44.0858 40 hrs/week
Power Plant Operator
37.8075/43.8578
38.9418/45.1736 40 hrs/week
Senior Engineering Technician
36.0782/45.0109
37.1606/46.3613 40 hrs/week
Senior Materials Handler
35.4941/49.2077
36.5589/50.6839 40 hrs/week
Senior Power Dispatcher
46.4846/55.9970
46.4846/57.6769 40 hrs/week
Senior Power Plant Operator
43.5085/50.4378
44.8138/51.9510 40 hrs/week
Senior Substation Technician
39.6994/46.2921
40.3461/47.6808 40 hrs/week
Senior Water Maintenance Worker
26.9446/35.9365
27.7230/36.3262 40 hrs/week
Substation Technician
39.5895/44.4692
40.1454/45.8032 40 hrs/week
Systems Technician
41.5793/46.6303
42.8267/48.0292 40 hrs/week
Tree Trim Crew Chief
35.6425/44.8034
36.7118/46.1475 40 hrs/week
Utility Electrician
34.6685/44.1017
35.7086/45.4247 40 hrs/week
Utility Groundman
24.4206/30.8000
25.1532/31.7240 40 hrs/week
Utility Secretary
21.0568/29.3725
21.0568/29.3725 40 hrs/week
Utility Technician
34.2461/45.5569
34.8148/46.9236 40 hrs/week
Utility Warehouse Clerk
26.2350/32.7744
27.0220/33.7577 40 hrs/week
Water Maintenance Worker
25.4102/33.4379
26.1725/34.4410 40 hrs/week
Wireworker I
25.5350/37.6918
26.3010/38.8226 40 hrs/week
Wireworker II
35.4013/43.7249
36.4634/45.0366 40 hrs/week
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SECTION 4. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the FOP labor agreement, and the ranges of compensation (salary
and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the FOP labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Police Officer
29.0000/41.0000
Police Sergeant 39.0000/47.0000
Police Lieutenant 42.0000/54.0000
OVERTIME ELIGIBILITY
The City has reserved its right to the utilization of the 207(k) FLSA exemption. The pay period
for purposes of calculating overtime shall consist of a fourteen (14) day cycle that runs
concurrent with the City’s current payroll cycle. For purposes of calculating eligibility for
overtime, “hours worked” shall include actual hours worked, vacation, personal leave,
bereavement leave, and holiday hours. Employees shall be eligible for overtime when they
exceed their hours scheduled for work in the fourteen (14) day pay cycle with a minimum of
eighty (80) hours. All work completed after eighty (80) hours in a pay period that is performed
for work that is funded by grants from parties outside or other than the City of Grand Island,
shall be paid overtime for the time worked after eighty (80) hours, if the time is funded at
overtime rates by the grant.
Any Police Officer assigned as a Field Training Officer shall, in addition to his/her
regular salary, be paid Two dollars ($2.00) per hour while actively working with a trainee or
other issues directly concerning a trainee.
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A lateral hiring incentive is provided, namely for certified applicants, Five Thousand
dollars ($5,000) certification credit and fifty (50) hours of compensatory time if eligible. A
referral incentive is provided for existing Officers who successfully recruit applicants,
specifically, a Three Hundred dollar ($300) incentive for the referral of one non-certified
applicant who makes the Civil Service eligibility list; a Five Hundred dollar ($500) incentive for
the referral of two or more non-certified applicants who make the Civil Service eligibility list; a
Five Hundred dollar ($500) incentive for the referral of one or more certified applicants who
make the Civil Service eligibility list; and a One Thousand Seven Hundred dollar ($1,700)
incentive if one or more of the referred applicants is hired.
A retention incentive will be offered to active sworn Officers’ for the life of the contract
with final payment made in October of 2025. Each current employee as of October 1, 2022, who
maintains active employment status, will receive a lump sum payment in the first full pay period
of the dates specified in the following schedule:
Completion of Contract Year 2022-2023: $5,000.00 (paid in October 2023)
Completion of Contract Year 2023-2024: $3,000.00 (paid in October 2024)
Completion of Contract Year 2024-2025: $2,000.00 (paid in October 2025)
Employees hired between October 2, 2022 and October 1, 2024 will receive a retention incentive
after completing a full contract year of service. The amount paid will correspond with the
applicable contract year completed.
Designated Officers who are covered under the FOP labor agreement and are
assigned to specialized assignments that routinely involve changes in schedules for training
purposes, call in for duty, and/or specialized training and certifications as listed below are
eligible for additional compensation. Tier I specialized assignments will receive an additional
sixty cents ($0.60) per hour. Tier II specialized assignments will receive an additional thirty
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cents ($0.30) per hour. Officers shall only be compensated for one (1) Tier I assignment and one
(1) Tier II assignment regardless of how many assignments they may possess within that Tier.
Maximum specialty pay will be ninety cents ($0.90) per hour which is equal to a Tier I and Tier
II assignment.
Tier I Tier II
SWAT All Department Designated Instructors:
Police K9 Firearms
Drug Recognition Expert Defensive Tactics
Accident Reconstruction Team Less Lethal
CERT/Hostage Negotiator
Drone
SECTION 5. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the IAFF labor agreement, and the ranges of compensation (salary
and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the IAFF labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Fire Captain
23.0309/29.6326
23.4916/30.5216 212 hrs/28 days
Firefighter / EMT
17.3619/24.2884
17.7091/25.0171 212 hrs/28 days
Firefighter / Paramedic
18.7687/26.5120
19.1441/27.3074 212 hrs/28 days
Life Safety Inspector
26.4868/34.5345
27.0165/35.5705 40 hrs/week
Battalion Chief
29.6036/34.1068
30.1957/35.1300 212 hrs/28 days
IAFF employees, with the exception of the Life Safety Inspector, will be eligible
for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 212 hours in each 28-day pay period, unless
recall or mandatory overtime is required as specified in the IAFF labor agreement. When an
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employee is assigned as an Apparatus Operator (not including ambulance or service vehicles) the
employee will receive an additional fifty cents ($.50) per hour.
SECTION 6. The currently occupied classifications of the employees of the City
of Grand Island included under the IBEW Wastewater Treatment Plant labor agreement, and the
ranges of compensation salary and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract, to
be paid for such classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such
employees included under the IBEW Wastewater Treatment Plant labor agreement shall work
prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Accounting Technician – WWTP 18.8680/28.2987 40 hrs/week
Biosolids Technician 23.0200/33.9453 40 hrs/week
Equipment Operator – WWTP 21.3138/ 29.8620 40 hrs/week
Lead Maintenance Mechanic 23.4477/33.9307 40 hrs/week
Lead Maintenance Worker 22.5717/31.7608 40 hrs/week
Lead Wastewater Plant Operator 25.1151/36.0041 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Mechanic I 19.9733/30.0117 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – WWTP 19.9316/29.5334 40 hrs/week
Stormwater Program Manager 24.5901/36.8334 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Laboratory Technician 22.7916/31.5683 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Operator I 20.5507/28.8558 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Operator II 23.3588/33.0438 40 hrs/week
SECTION 7. The currently occupied classifications of the employees of the City
of Grand Island included under the IBEW Service/Clerical/Finance labor agreement, and the
ranges of compensation salary and wages to be paid for such classifications, and the number of
hours and work period which certain such employees included under the IBEW
Service/Clerical/Finance labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Accounting Clerk
18.1313/26.2818
19.7952/26.5714 40 hrs/week
Accounting Technician – Streets
21.7231/28.4998
/29.0721 40 hrs/week
Accounts Payable Clerk
20.4525/28.9122
21.9060/29.5514 40 hrs/week
Administrative Assistant-Bldg, Fire, Parks, Planning 20.4435/29.3215 40 hrs/week
Administrative Assistant – Public Works 21.6005/31.2640 40 hrs/week
Audio Video Technician
24.4873/32.9470
26.8201/36.8240 40 hrs/week
Building Inspector
24.0080/35.9899
27.0111/37.2347 40 hrs/week
Cashier
18.6247/25.5908
20.0668/25.6234 40 hrs/week
Community Service Officer
17.5592/24.6211
19.7531/25.8858 40 hrs/week
Computer Technician
25.5128/36.6251
25.5128/36.8584 40 hrs/week
Crime Analyst
25.1338/32.4789
28.6794/38.1368 40 hrs/week
Electrical Inspector
24.1752/35.9119
27.1431/37.0999 40 hrs/week
Emergency Management Coordinator
21.5894/31.2640
25.0300/33.6800 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician – Public Works 24.1683/34.0850 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician I - Public Works 25.2600/32.4500 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician II – Public Works 31.3500/40.6300 40 hrs/week
Evidence Technician
20.2408/29.4361
22.2054/31.4488 40 hrs/week
GIS Coordinator
31.0713/46.8124
34.2400/47.8500 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker I – Building, Library, Police
17.1541/24.2867
18.8024/25.2757 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker II – Building, Library, Police
20.1627/27.1401
21.5781/28.7625 40 hrs/week
Payroll Clerk
21.2139/29.9773
23.1606/32.5054 40 hrs/week
Plans Examiner
23.9582/35.9899
27.0157/39.8241 40 hrs/week
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector
24.1864/35.5663
27.0830/36.5581 40 hrs/week
Police Records Clerk
18.0813/25.6821
19.9522/26.7203 40 hrs/week
Public Safety Apprentice
17.5592/24.6211
19.7531/25.8858 40 hrs/week
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Public Safety Dispatcher
21.7901/28.8008
22.5270/30.3120 40 hrs/week
Senior Accounting Clerk
20.2854/28.8676
22.1760/29.8667 40 hrs/week
Senior Engineering Technician – Public Works 34.8500/43.4800 40 hrs/week
Shooting Range Operator 26.6273/35.8338 40 hrs/week
Systems Technician 42.8267/48.0292 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Secretary
20.3634/28.7450
20.6626/29.0337 40 hrs/week
The hourly rates for Community Service Officers training new Community Service Officers shall
increase three percent (3%) during the training period.
SECTION 8. A shift differential of fifty cents ($0.50) per hour shall be added to
the base hourly wage for persons in the non-union employee classification of Senior Public
Safety Dispatcher who work any hours or portion thereof between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Employees who work any hours or portion thereof from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. will receive a
shift differential of seventy-five cents ($0.75) per hour. This does not include persons who work
the day shift. Shift differential will only be paid for actual hours worked. Paid leave will not
qualify for the shift differential pay.
A shift differential of fifty cents ($0.50) per hour shall be added to the base hourly
wage for persons covered by the IBEW Service/Clerical/Finance labor agreement in the
employee classification Public Safety Dispatcher who work a complete shift between 3:00 p.m.
and 11:00 p.m. A shift differential of seventy-five cents ($0.75) per hour shall be added to the
base hourly wage for persons covered by the IBEW Service/Clerical/Finance labor agreement in
the employee classification of Public Safety Dispatcher who work a complete shift between
11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. This does not include persons who work the day shift. Shift differential
will only be paid for actual hours worked. Paid leave will not qualify for the shift differential
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pay. A shift differential of $0.50 per hour shall be added to the base hourly wage for persons who
work rotating shifts covered by the IBEW Utilities labor agreement in the employee
classifications of Power Dispatcher I, Power Dispatcher II, Power Plant Operator, Senior Power
Dispatcher and Senior Power Plant Operator. All employees covered under the FOP labor
agreement and are regularly assigned to a shift whose majority of hours occur between 1800
hours and 0600 hours, shall be paid an additional forty-five cents ($0.45)Two dollars ($2.00) per
hour. Full time employees covered in the AFSCME labor agreement normally assigned to a work
schedule commencing between 4 a.m. and 11 a.m., who are temporarily assigned to a work
schedule commencing before 4 a.m. or after 11 a.m., shall receive a shift differential of twenty-
five cents ($0.25) per hour added to the base hourly rate for the hours worked during such
temporary assignment. Full time employees covered in the IBEW Wastewater Treatment Plant
labor agreement who are regularly scheduled to work swing shift will receive an additional
twenty-five cents ($0.25) per hour; employees who are regularly schedule to work graveyard
shift will receive an additional thirty-five cents ($0.35) per hour for wages attributable to those
shifts. Employees working twelve (12) or ten (10) hour shifts will receive an additional twenty-
five cents ($0.25) per hour for wages attributable to the evening shift.
The classification of employees included under labor agreements with the City of Grand
Island, and the ranges of compensation (salary and wages, excluding shift differential as
provided by contract) to be paid for such classifications, and the number of hours and work
period which certain such employees shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as stated above.
Each employee covered by the IAFF labor agreement after their first year, except Life
Safety Inspector, will be credited Five Hundred Twenty-five dollars ($525.00) annual credit to
be used for the purchase of the uniform item purchases as needed. New hires will receive Four
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Hundred dollars ($400.00) credit for the purchase of initial uniforms. After probation they shall
receive an additional Five Hundred dollars ($500.00) for the purchase of a Class A uniform or
other items as necessary. All employees of the FOP labor agreement shall be paid a clothing and
uniform allowance in addition to regular salary at the rate of Three Hundred Twenty-fiveFive-
hundred fifty dollars ($325550.00) semi-annually. New employees covered by the IBEW
Utilities labor agreement who are required to wear full fire retardant (FR) clothing will be
eligible for a one-time reimbursement up to One Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($1,200.00) to
purchase or rent required uniforms. All other employees required to wear full FR clothing will be
eligible for reimbursement up to Seven Hundred ($700.00) in Years 1 and 2; in Year 3 eligible
up to One Thousand dollars ($1,000.00). The non-union position of Meter Reader Supervisor
who are required to wear full fire retardant clothing will be eligible for an annual stipend of
Seven Hundred dollars ($700.00) in Years 1 and 2; in Year 3 eligible up to One Thousand dollars
($1,000.00) to purchase or rent required uniforms. Those employees who are required to wear
partial fire retardant clothing will be eligible for an annual stipend of Three Hundred Fifty
dollars ($350.00). Employees will be reimbursed for said purchases with a receipt showing proof
of purchase. Employees in the non-union Community Service Officer Part Time position and the
non-union Public Safety Apprentice Part Time position shall be paid a prorated uniform
allowance based on hours worked, not to exceed Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per pay period.
Full-time Community Services Officers and full time Public Safety Apprentices shall be paid a
uniform allowance at the rate of Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per pay period.
Fire Chief and Fire Division Chiefs shall be paid a clothing allowance of Four
Hundred Eighty-four dollars and eight cents ($484.08) per year, divided into twenty-four (24)
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pay periods. Police Chief and Police Captains shall be paid a clothing allowance of Six hundred
Fifty dollars ($650.00) per year, divided into twenty-six (26) pay periods.
Non-union employees and employees covered by the AFSCME labor agreement,
FOP labor agreement, IAFF labor agreement, IBEW Service/Clerical/Finance and Wastewater
Treatment Plant labor agreements may receive an annual stipend not to exceed One Thousand
Five Hundred dollars ($1,500.00) for bilingual pay.
Employees covered by the AFSCME labor agreement shall be granted a meal
allowance of Ten Dollars ($10.00) if they are required to work two (2) hours overtime
consecutively with their normal working hours during an emergency situation, and if such
overtime would normally interfere with and disrupt the employee’s normal meal schedule.
Employees covered by the IBEW-Wastewater Treatment Plant labor agreement shall be allowed
a meal allowance for actual cost, or up to Twelve dollars ($12.00) per meal, if they are required
to work two (2) hours overtime consecutively with their normal working hours and if such
overtime would normally interfere with and disrupt the employee’s normal meal schedule.
Employees covered by the IBEW Utilities labor agreement shall be allowed a meal allowance for
actual cost, or up to Twelve dollars ($12.00) per meal, if they are required to work two (2) hours
unscheduled overtime consecutively with their normal working hours and if such overtime would
normally interfere with and disrupt the employee’s normal meal schedule. Direct supervisors of
employees who are covered by labor agreements which allow overtime meal allowance shall be
entitled to the same meal allowance benefit. Non-exempt direct supervisors of employees who
are covered by labor agreements which allow stand-by pay shall be entitled to the same stand-by
pay benefit.
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Utilities Department personnel in the IBEW bargaining unit and the
classifications of Meter Reader Supervisor, Power Plant Superintendent, Power Plant Supervisor,
Electric Distribution Superintendent, Electric Distribution Supervisor, Water Superintendent,
Water Supervisor, and Electric Underground Superintendent shall be eligible to participate in a
voluntary uniform program providing an allowance up to Eighteen dollars ($18.00) per month.
When protective clothing is required for personnel covered by the IBEW Utilities, the non-union
position of Meter Reader – Part Time, and IBEW Wastewater Treatment Plant labor agreements
and employees covered by the AFSCME labor agreement, except the Fleet Services Division of
the Public Works Department, the City shall pay sixty percent (60%) of the actual cost of
providing and cleaning said clothing and the employees forty percent (40%) of said cost. Full-
time Fleet Services personnel shall receive a uniform allowance of Twelve Dollars ($12)
biweekly. Public Works Department personnel in the job classifications of Fleet Services Shop
Foreman and Fleet Services Mechanic shall receive a tool allowance of Thirty dollars ($30.00)
biweekly.
SECTION 9. Employees shall be compensated for unused medical leave as
follows:
1. (A) All employees covered in the IBEW Utilities labor agreement shall
have a contribution to a VEBA made on their behalf for fifty-three percent
(53%) of their accumulated medical leave at the time of their retirement, early
retirement, or death, not to exceed five hundred eighty-six and eighteen
hundredths (586.18) hours [calculated at 53% x 1,106 hours], the rate of
compensation to be based on the employee’s salary at the time of retirement
or death. Employees covered in the IAFF labor agreement, with the exception
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of Life Safety Inspector, shall have a contribution to a VEBA made on their
behalf in lieu of payment for thirty-eight percent (38%) of their accumulated
medical leave at the time of their retirement, not to exceed six hundred five
and thirty-four hundredths hours (605.34) [calculated at 38% x 1,593 hours].
The Life Safety Inspector shall have a contribution to a VEBA made on their
behalf in lieu of payment for fifty percent (50%) of their accumulated medical
leave at the time of their retirement, not to exceed five hundred forty-two
(542) hours [calculated at 50% x 1,084 = 542]. The amount of contribution
will be based upon the employee’s salary at the time of retirement. Employees
covered by the IBEW Service/Clerical/Finance labor agreements shall have a
contribution to a VEBA made on their behalf in lieu of payment for thirty-five
percent (35%) of their accumulated medical leave at the time of retirement,
early retirement, or death, based on the employee’s salary at the time of
retirement, not to exceed four-hundred sixty-eight and sixty-five-hundredths
(468.65) hours [calculated at 35% x 1,339 hours]. Employees covered by the
IBEW Wastewater labor agreement shall have a contribution to a VEBA made
on their behalf in lieu of payment for thirty-six percent (36%) of their
accumulated medical leave at the time of retirement, early retirement, or
death, based on the employee’s salary at the time of retirement not to exceed
four-hundred eighty-two and four-hundredths hours (482.04) [calculated at
36% x 1,339 hours]. Non-union employees shall have a contribution to a
VEBA made on their behalf in lieu of payment for fifty-three percent (53%)
of their accumulated medical leave at the time of their retirement, not to
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exceed five six hundred eighty-sixnine and eighteen-hundredthsone-half
(586.18609.5) hours [calculated at 53% x 1,106 1,150 hours]. The amount of
contribution will be based upon the employee’s salary at the time of
retirement. Employees covered by the AFSCME labor agreement shall have a
contribution to a VEBA made on their behalf in lieu of payment for thirty-five
percent (35%) of their accumulated medical leave bank at the time of their
retirement, based on the employee’s salary at the time of retirement not to
exceed four hundred sixty-eight and sixty-five hundredths hours (468.65)
[calculated at 35% x 1,339 hours]. Employees covered under the FOP labor
agreement shall be paid forty percent (40%) for their accumulated medical
leave at separation of employment after sixteen (16) years of sworn officer
service and fifty (50) years of age; fifty percent (50%) for their accumulated
medical leave at separation of employment after twenty (20) years of sworn
Officer service and fifty-five (55) years of age. An employee’s beneficiary
shall be paid fifty percent (50%) of accumulated medical leave an employee’s
death not occurring in the line of duty. An employee’s beneficiary shall be
paid one hundred percent (100%) of an employee’s accumulated medical
leave for a death occurring in the line of duty. The rate of compensation is
based on the employee’s salary at the time of separation. Years of service
includes time at a previous agency as a sworn Officer and service must be
verified. The payout for medical leave shall be made to a VEBA made on
their behalf in lieu of payment.
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(B) The City Administrator and department heads shall have a contribution
made to their VEBA for one-half (1/2) of their accumulated medical leave, not to
exceed thirty (30) days of pay, upon their resignation, the rate of compensation to
be based upon the salary at the time of termination. Compensation for unused
medical leave at retirement shall be as provided for non-union employees.
(C) The death of an employee shall be treated the same as retirement, and
payment shall be made to the employee’s beneficiary or estate for one-half (1/2)
of all unused medical leave for non-union employees and as defined in labor
agreements for all other employees.
SECTION 10. Non-union employees shall have a contribution made on their
behalf to their VEBA account in the amount of Thirty dollars ($30.00) per pay period.
Employees represented by the IBEW Utilities labor agreement, IBEW Service/Clerical/Finance
labor agreement, IBEW Wastewater Treatment Plant labor agreement and the FOP labor
agreement, shall have a contribution made on their behalf to their VEBA account in the amount
of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per pay period. Employees represented by the IAFF labor agreement
shall have a contribution made on their behalf to the VEBA account of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per
pay period.
SECTION 11. An employee, who is represented by the following labor
agreements, shall annually receive longevity pay based upon the total length of service with the
City. Such pay shall be effective beginning with the first full pay period following completion of
the specified years of service. Payment shall be made on a prorated basis on each regular pay
day. The following rate schedule shall apply for those employees who are represented by the
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FOP labor agreement based upon the total length of service with the City or as a sworn officer
with another agency:
Officer Five (5) years (beginning 6th year) $ 350.00
Ten (10) years (beginning 11th year) $ 650.00
Fifteen (15) years (beginning 16th year) $1,000.00
Twenty (20) years (beginning 21st year) $1,250.001,350.00
Twenty-five (25) years (beginning 26th year) $1,400.001,750.00
Sergeant and Five (5) years (beginning 6th year) $ 375.00
Lieutenant Ten (10) years (beginning 11th year) $ 650.00
Fifteen (15) years (beginning 16th year) $1,250.00
Twenty (20) years (beginning 21st year) $1,700.00
Twenty-five (25) years (beginning 26th year $2,400.00
Non-union employees shall receive longevity pay on a prorated basis each regular pay day as
follows:
Five (5) years (beginning 6th year) $ 250.00
Ten (10) years (beginning 11th year) $ 500.00
Fifteen (15) years (beginning 16th year) $ 750.00
Twenty (20) years (beginning 21st year) $ 1,150.00
Twenty-five (25) years (beginning 26th year) $ 1,650.00
Those employees who are represented by the AFSCME labor agreement shall annually receive
longevity pay as follows:
Five (5) years (beginning 6th year) $ 226.00
Ten (10) years (beginning 11th year) $ 443.00
Fifteen (15) years (beginning 16th year) $ 624.00
Twenty (20) years (beginning 21st year) $ 796.00
Twenty-five (25) years (beginning 26th year) $ 994.00
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Those employees who are represented by the IBEW-Wastewater Treatment Plant shall annually
receive longevity pay as follows:
Five (5) years (beginning 6th year) $ 226.00
Ten (10) years (beginning 11th year) $ 443.00
Fifteen (15) years (beginning 16th year) $ 624.00
Twenty (20) years (beginning 21st year) $ 796.00
Twenty-five (25) years (beginning 26th year) $ 994.00
Forty (40) years (beginning 41st year) $1,174.00
Those employees who are represented by the IAFF labor agreement shall annually receive
longevity pay, beginning with the first full pay period in October 2019, as follows:
Ten (10) years (beginning 11th year) $ 645.50
Fifteen (15) years (beginning 16th year) $ 830.50
Twenty (20) years (beginning 21st year) $1,032.50
Twenty-five (25) years (beginning 26th year) $1,247.50
Those employees who are represented by the IBEW Service/Clerical/Finance labor agreement
shall annually receive longevity pay as a lump sum payment on the payroll which includes their
anniversary date as follows:
Five (5) years (beginning 6th year) $ 226.00
Ten (10) years (beginning 11th year) $ 443.00
Fifteen (15) years (beginning 16th year) $ 624.00
Twenty (20) years (beginning 21st year) $ 796.00
Twenty-five (25) years (beginning 26th year) $ 994.00
Forty (40) years (beginning 41st year) $1,174.00
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SECTION 12. The validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection,
sentence, clause, or phrase thereof.
SECTION 13. The adjustments identified herein shall be effective on the date of
passage and publication in pamphlet form in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law effective October 9, 2022.
SECTION 14. Those portions of Ordinance No. 9889 and all other parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are, hereby repealed.
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Enacted:
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of August 9, 2022 City Council Regular
Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 9, 2022
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on August 9, 2022. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
August 3, 2022.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mike Paulick, Justin Scott, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley,
Vaughn Minton, Bethany Guzinski, Maggie Mendoza, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. The
following City Officials were present: City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz, City Clerk RaNae
Edwards, Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof, Finance Director Patrick Brown, and Interim
Public Works Director Keith Kurz.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Jim Reynolds, Berean Bible Church, 4116 West Capital
Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Patricia Buettner, Parks Administrative Assistant for 40 Years of Service with the
City of Grand Island. Mayor Steele and the City Council recognized Parks Administrative
Assistant Patricia Buettner for 40 years of service with the City of Grand Island. Parks and
Recreation Director Todd McCoy thanked Ms. Buettner for her service. Ms. Buettner was
present for the recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Lot Three (3), Hanover Third Subdivision, City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska. City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz reported that in 2017, the
City Council approved a lease with option to purchase agreement whereby the City leased and
later purchased land utilized for Fire Station #4 and the 911/Emergency Management Center.
The Agreement included an option to purchase an additional tract of land now known as Lot 3,
Hanover Third Subdivision. Lot 3 is located immediately west of and abuts the City land at 13th
Street and North Road. The Agreement specifies a purchase price of $136,482.50 and the
conditions of sale. The option to purchase the property expires in November 2022. The property
is approximately 4.5 acres in area, which was comparable in size with Lincoln Park and
Southman Park. It could accommodate a neighborhood pool, splash pad, or other public park and
recreational uses. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on the Semi-Annual Report by the Grand Island Area Economic Development
Corporation/Citizens Advisory Review Committee on the Economic Development Program Plan.
Dave Taylor, President of the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation presented
the Semi-Annual Report. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
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Public Hearing on 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. Amber
Alvidrez, Community Development Administrator presented the following projects being
considered for the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan:
$55,000- Program Administration
$70,907- Grace Abbott Park playground project
$20,000- Downtown Business Improvement District Railside’s Small Business Rental
Assistance
$25,000- Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership- Emergency Payment
Program
$195,000- Hope Harbor Land Acquisition
Total: $365,907
Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Minton moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9891 - Consideration of Vacation of Public Utility Easement in Lot One (1), L.J. & R.A.
Toner Properties Subdivision- (Titan Machinery, Inc.)#9888 - Consideration of
Approving Zoning Change to Property located at 4720 East Seedling Mile Road, Grand
Island, Nebraska from LLR Large Lot Residential to B2 General Business (Jose Ramirez)
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.
Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported that the current property owner of Lots One
(1) in L.J. & R.A. Toner Properties Subdivision was requesting to vacate such dedicated
easement to allow for expansion of their facility. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Stelk, second by Guzinski to approve Ordinance #9891.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9891 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 #9891 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.
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Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9891 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-7 (Resolution #2022-209) was removed for
further discussion. Motion by Paulick, second by Mendoza to approve the Consent Agenda
excluding item G-7. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 25, 2022 Joint Health Department Meeting.
Approving Minutes of July 26, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of August 2, 2022 City Council Study Session.
Approving Appointment of Brian Mustion to the Community Redevelopment Authority Board.
Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. (Heartland Events Center)
for Ratification of Nomination and Election of Board of Directors.
#2022-208 - Approving Submittal of 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action
Plan.
#2022-209 - Approving of Amending the Approved 2022-2023 Fee Schedule. Finance Director
Patrick Brown stated there were a few changes to the Fee Scheduled that was approved by
Council on July 26, 2022. Comments were made regarding the paramedic and ambulance fees
and that they had not been raised for several years.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2022-209. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-210 - Approving Bid Award for Audit Services with BerganKDV of Omaha, Nebraska as
the external auditors for the years of 2022 to 2024 for a total three year cost of $228,000.
#2022-211 - Approving Agreement with NDOT-Intermodal Planning Division for the Grand
Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) for the 2023 Fiscal Year TRANSIT,
Section 5305, Transportation Planning Program.
#2022-212 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Wastewater Treatment Plant
Laboratory, Operations Control Center, and Administrative Building Renovation; Project No.
2017-WWTP-2 with Sampson Construction, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska.
#2022-213 - Approving 2022 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant for Tri-
Cities Drug Enforcement Team Task Force.
#2022-214 - Approving 2021 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Continuation for Police
Department.
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#2022-215 - Approving 2022 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Award for Police
Department.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2022-216 - Consideration of Acquisition of Lot Three (3), Hanover Third Subdivision, City of
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. This item was related to the aforementioned Public
Hearing. Discussion was held with regards to restrictions on the property. Mr. Janulewicz stated
there were none.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2022-216. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-217 - Consideration of Approving the Semi-Annual Report by the Grand Island Area
Economic Development Corporation/Citizens Advisory Review Committee on the Economic
Development Program Plan. This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Paulick, second by Guzinski to approve Resolution #2022-217. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve the payment of claims for the period of July 27,
2022 through August 9, 2022 for a total amount of $3,394,983.06. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-2
Approving Minutes of August 16, 2022 City Council Study Session
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
August 16, 2022
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on
August 16, 2022. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on August
10, 2022.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mike Paulick, Justin Scott, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley,
Vaughn Minton, Bethany Guzinski, Mitch Nickerson and Chuck Haase. Councilmember Maggie
Mendoza was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Jerry
Janulewicz, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Patrick Brown, Interim City Attorney
Stacy Nonhof and Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
Jackrabbit Run Golf Course Budget Presentation. Finance Director Patrick Brown introduced
Devon Kastler, Regional Operations Manager for Landscapes Golf Management from Lincoln,
Nebraska who gave a presentation on the FY2023 Jackrabbit Run Golf Course budget and
Business Plan. He mentioned the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the golf
course in 2023.
Mr. Kastler presented the following:
Golf Operations - would generate $682,000 in revenue in FY2023 by achieving the following
goals:
Recruit 5 new corporate outings
Increase merchandise sales by 5%
Grow Junior Golf Program to 30 participants (18 participants in 2022)
Obtain title sponsorships for all internally created events
Food & Beverage – would generate $70,000 in Net Operating Income in FY2022 by achieving
the following:
Financial Performance
Inventory Management
Banquet Recruitment
On-Course Sales
Upselling to Golf Outings
Annual Pass Sales would generate #85,000 in revenue in FY2023 by meeting the following:
Goal of a net of 5 new memberships in 2023
Net Promoter Score goal of 65
Referral goal of 10 members recruited by current pass holders
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Golf Couse Maintenance would achieve a Survey Course Maintenance Score of 4.4 in FY2023
by achieving the following:
Department expense budget achievement
Achieve course maintenance score of 4.4 (Scale of 1-5)
Agronomic Practices
Tree Management
Comments were made concerning the conditions of the golf course and the price. Joel Holling,
Maintenance Superintendent explained the history of the trees at the golf course and the loss of
the trees due to disease. They would like to move forward with planting new trees and remove
the dead ones. Finance Director Patrick Brown stated there was money in the FY22-23 Budget
for tree replacement. Also explained was he fuel tank issues.
Discussion was held concerning $50,000 the City pays to Landscape as per their contract.
Grand Island Public Library- Meeting the Community’s Needs. Library Director Celine Swan
gave a PowerPoint presentation on Meeting the Community’s Needs. The Grand Island Public
Library’s Mission Statement was “To inspire and strengthen our community by connecting
people with information, ideas, and experiences.” Reviewed were the programs and services
provided by the library.
Ms. Swan was requesting to add 3 FTE to the 2022-2023 budget. With the increased staff the
Library would be able to:
Add Tuesday evening hours
Add Saturday hours
Maintain accreditation
Increase Makerspace availability and services
Meet community needs
Comments were made regarding the need for the Library to stay open longer and the need for
more employees to make that happen.
CRA Budget Presentation. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity presented the Community
Redevelopment Authority 2022-2023 Annual Budget. Since October of last year the City
Council and the CRA had focused not only on redevelopment but partnering with local
developers to approve public participation in 638 housing units ranging from senior housing at
Jaxson Subdivision on Old Potash Highway to upper story residential in Railside to townhouses
near Five Points, single family in northwest and southeast Grand Island and apartments near the
new hospital. It was expected that these units would be developed over the next 5 to 9 years. In
addition to the approved units, another 277 units would be under consideration in the next eight
weeks.
The CRA was requesting property tax revenues of $745,146 including $197,340 for Lincoln Pool
Construction and Bonds and $548,263 for all other CRA programs. The CRA was requesting that
the same amount of funding as last year so the levy would be reduced to account for valuation
additions and increases across the City.
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Amos Anson, 4234 Arizona Avenue thanked the Council on behalf of the Railside Business
Improvement District.
Council took a break at 9:18 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
General Budget Discussion. Finance Director Patrick Brown stated that overall the City’s
receipts were stronger than anticipated and expenses were lower than budgeted. Supply line
issues, and hiring challenges were some of the reasons expenses were well below budget.
Inflation was creating and would continue to create challenges in the next couple of years in
purchasing commodities, equipment, and contracting out capital improvement projects.
Mr. Brown presented the FY2022 Budget Projections stating Sales Tax receipts remained strong
and Property Tax receipts were steady. All other receipts had been steady and expenses were
going to be well under budget mainly due to vacancy savings. Operating expense savings for
FY2022 was projected at $189,694. Overall this would create a higher cash reserve going into
the FY2023 budget.
Mentioned were the challenges going forward such as inflation, supply line issues, hiring (hard
time filling positions), and the volatility of the economy.
Reviewed were the additions/changes to FTE’s in each department. Total Costs by Funds were:
General Fund - $582,767
Electric Fund – ($36,559)
Water Fund - $87,330
Solid Waste Fund - $77,010
Streets Fund - $1,746
These adjustments were needed to keep up with the current labor market. Operating expenses
were projected to increase by 9.4% or $670k over FY2022 budget. This increase was due to the
overall rising costs of commodities.
Discussion was held regarding adding 3 Firefighters. Fire Chief Cory Schmidt answered
questions concerning a third ambulance and adding 3 Firefighters. He stated they were having a
hard time hiring paramedics.
Discussion was held regarding hiring a Risk Manager and a Purchasing Agent in the Finance
Department.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:41 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-3
Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim filed by Javier Rendon
Staff Contact: Stacy Nonhof, Interim City Attorney
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Stacy Nonhof, Interim City Attorney
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim filed by
Javier Rendon
Presenter(s):Stacy Nonhof, Interim City Attorney
Background
The City of Grand Island has received a Notice of Tort Claim from Javier Rendon
alleging certain claims for an incident which occurred on June 6, 2022. Mr. Rendon is
claiming he was injured as he stepped on an unsecured manhole cover at or near 303
West 3rd Street in Grand Island.
Without getting into issues concerning the City’s and other parties’ liability, and whether
the claim of Javier Rendon is fair and reasonable, we are simply providing a copy of this
claim to you in compliance with the Nebraska Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act.
For a person to assert a tort claim against the City of Grand Island, a written notice of the
claim must be filed with the City Clerk, Secretary or other official responsible for
keeping official records. The claim must be filed within one year of the accrual of the
claim, and the Council has six months to act on the claim. No suit can be filed until after
the Council acts on the claim, or the six months has run.
Historically, the City of Grand Island has simply let the six months run. Not all claims
result in a suit being filed, so it makes good sense to not act affirmatively in many
instances. In any event, if you wish to look further into this claim, please contact the City
Attorney’s office, and we will provide you with the information which we have in
connection with the claim. Our recommendation is to continue to take no affirmative
action on tort claims. It must be emphasized that by providing copies of alleged claims to
you, we are not making an admission or representation that a claim has been properly
filed in any respect. We also recommend that no comments concerning a particular claim
be made during Council meetings, unless you decide to bring the matter on for formal
consideration. Even then, we ask that comments be carefully considered so that the legal
rights of all parties are preserved.
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Discussion
This is not an item for council action other than to simply acknowledge that the claim has
been received.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council take no action other than acknowledge
receipt of the claim.
Sample Motion
Move to approve acknowledgement of the tort Claim filed by Javier Rendon.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-4
#2022-218 - Approving Request from Stripe Zone, LLC dba Blazin
Wings N More, 1023 West 2nd Street for a Class "C" Liquor
License and Liquor Manager Designation for Ernesto Franco, 3930
Chukar Circle
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-218
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Stripe Zone, LLC dba Blazin Wings N
More, 1023 West 2nd Street for a Class "C" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island
Independent as required by state law on August 13, 2022; such publication cost being $17.22;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 23, 2022 for the purpose of
discussing such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-
identified liquor license application contingent upon final inspections.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application with the following stipulations:
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-
identified liquor license application for the following reasons:_________
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of Ernesto Franco,
8930 Chukar Circle, Grand Island, Nebraska contingent upon passing a
state approved alcohol/seller training course.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-5
#2022-219 - Approving Preliminary, Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for Millennial Estate Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Millennial Estates Subdivision- Preliminary and Final
Plat
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located north of 13th Street west of the Moore’s Creek Drainway.
(Preliminary 120 lots, 1 out lot, 46.7 acres) (Final Plat 38 lots, 10.5.06 Acres). This
property is zoned R2 Suburban Density Residential and R4 High Density Residential.
Discussion
The revised preliminary plat for Millennial Estate Subdivision along with the final plat
for Millennial Estates Second Subdivision was considered at the Regional Planning
Commission at the August 3, 2022 meeting on the consent agenda.
A motion was made by Rainforth and second by Hendricksen to approve all items
the consent agenda.
The motion was carried with eleven members voting in favor (Nelson, Allan,
O’Neill, Ruge, Olson, Robb, Monter, Rainforth, Hendricksen, Doane and
Randone) and no members voting no or abstaining.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approve the final plat as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Developer/Owner
Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc.
429 Industrial Lane
Grand Island, NE 68803
To create
Size: Preliminary Plat: 120 Lots 46.7 Acres, Final Plat 38 lots, 10.5.06 Acres
Zoning: R2 Low Density Residential and R4 High Density Residential
Road Access: Proposed streets will be 32 foot streets this offset driveways and 34 foot streets that allow
parking on both sides.
Water: City water is available to the subdivision.
Sewer: City sewer is available to the subdivision.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT
MILLENNIAL ESTATES SECOND SUBDIVISION
Lots 1-38 Inclusive
In the City of Grand Island, Hall County Nebraska
The undersigned, STAROSTKA GROUP UNLIMITED, INC., A Nebraska
Corporation, hereinafter called the Subdivider, as owner of a tract of land in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, more particularly described as follows:
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN PART OF THE EAST
HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (E1/2, SW1/4) OF
SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH,
RANGE TEN (10) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA,
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 22, MILLENNIAL ESTATES
SUBDIVISION, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE ON A ASSUMED BEARING OF
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
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S89°59'13"E, ON THE SOUTH LINE OF STARLITE
SUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF 441.85 FEET; THENCE
S00°35'44"E A DISTANCE OF 186.19 FEET; THENCE
S89°19'31"W A DISTANCE OF 118.00 FEET; THENCE
S00°35'44"E A DISTANCE OF 1161.67 FEET; THENCE
N89°19'31"E A DISTANCE OF 39.00 FEET; THENCE
S00°38'52"E A DISTANCE OF 181.90 FEET; THENCE
S89°19'31"W A DISTANCE OF 155.31 FEET TO A POINT ON
THE EXISTING EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
SAGEWOOD AVENUE; THENCE N00°33'02"W, ON SAID
EAST RIGHT-0F-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 181.90 FEET
TO A POINT ON THE EXISTING NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF MEADOW ROAD; THENCE S89°19'31"W, ON SAID
NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MEADOW ROAD, A
DISTANCE OF 181.76 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF LOT 38, SAID MILLENNIAL ESTATES SUBDIVISION;
THENCE N00°43'26"W, ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID
MILLENNIAL ESTATES SUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF
1221.67 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EXISTING NORTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LILAC LANE; THENCE
S89°08'52"W, ON SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
LILAC LANE, A DISTANCE OF 23.06 FEET TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 22, SAID MILLENNIAL
ESTATES SUBDIVISION; THENCE N00°42'47"W, ON THE
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EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 22, A DISTANCE OF 131.57 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A
CALCULATED AREA OF 457640.81 SQUARE FEET OR
10.506 ACRES MORE OR LESS OF WHICH 2.579 ACRES ARE
NEW DEDICATED ROAD ROW.;
desires to have subdivided as a subdivision the foregoing tract of land located within the
corporate limits of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and hereby submits to the City Council of
such City for acceptance as provided by law an accurate map and plat of such proposed
subdivision, to be known as MELLENNIAL ESTATES SECOND SUBDIVISION, designating
explicitly the land to be laid out and particularly describing the lots, easements, and streets
belonging to such subdivision, with the lots designated by number, easements by dimensions,
and streets by name, and proposes to cause the plat of such subdivision when finally approved by
the Regional Planning Commission and the City Council to be acknowledged by such owner,
certified as to accuracy of survey by a registered land surveyor, and to contain a dedication of the
easements to the use and benefit of public utilities, and of the street to the use of the public
forever. In consideration of the acceptance of the plat of said MILLENNIAL ESTATES
SECOND SUBDIVISION, the Subdivider hereby consents and agrees with the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska, that it will install or provide at its expense the following improvements:
1.Paving. The Subdivider agrees to pave Lilac Lane, Meadow Road, and
Sagewood Avenue in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the City's Director
of Public Works, and subject to the City's inspection. If the Subdivider fails to pave Lilac Lane,
Meadow Road, and Sagewood Avenue, the City may create a paving district to perform such
work
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2.Water. Public water is available to the subdivision and the Subdivider
agrees to extend, connect and provide water service to all lots in the subdivision in accordance
with plans and specifications approved by the Director of Public Works, and subject to the City’s
inspection
3.Sanitary Sewer. Public sanitary sewer is available to the subdivision and
the Subdivider agrees to extend, connect and provide sanitary sewer service to all lots in the
subdivision in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Director of Public
Works, and subject to the City’s inspection.
4.Storm Drainage. The Subdivider agrees to grade all lots in the
subdivision in conjunction with the development proposed thereon so that storm drainage is
conveyed to a public right-of-way or to other drainage systems so approved by the Director of
Public Works. If the Subdivider fails to grade and maintain such drainage the City may create a
drainage district to perform such work. The Subdivider agrees to waive the right to object to the
creation of any drainage district benefitting the subdivision. The Subdivider shall notify City
prior to any future work occurring on the existing storm pipes such that the internal condition of
the pipes will be inspected by the City through use of video or other imaging equipment.. The
Subdivider shall be responsible for paying for the portion of cleaning of these pipes based on
change of condition of pipes from pre and post construction video, as required.
5.Sidewalks. The Subdivider shall install and maintain all public sidewalks
required by the City of Grand Island when the lots are built upon, and such sidewalk shall be
regulated and required with the building permit for each such lot.
The Subdivider must select curb or conventional sidewalk for each street unless the requirement
has been waived by Council.
Street Name Curb sidewalk Conventional
Sidewalk
Sidewalk Requirement
Waived by Council
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Meadow Road x NO
Sagewood Avenue x NO
Lilac Lane x NO
6.Driveways. Driveways along the 32 foot sections of Sagewood Avenue
shall be limited to the locations shown on the attached driveway exhibit as attached.
7.Easements. Any easements shall be kept free of obstructions and the
Subdivider shall indemnify the City for any removal or repair costs caused by any obstructions.
In addition, the duty to maintain the surface of any easements to keep them clear of any
worthless vegetation or nuisance shall run with the land.
8.Engineering Data. All final engineering plans and specifications for
public improvements shall bear the signature and seal of a professional engineer registered in the
State of Nebraska and shall be furnished by the Subdivider to the Department of Public Works
for approval prior to contracting for construction of any improvements. Inspections of
improvements under construction shall be performed under the supervision of a professional
engineer registered in the State of Nebraska, and upon completion shall be subject to inspection
and approval by the Department of Public Works prior to acceptance by the City of Grand
Island. An "as built" set of plans and specifications including required test results bearing the
seal and signature of a professional engineer registered in the State of Nebraska shall be filed
with the Director of Public Works by the Subdivider prior to acceptance of these improvements
by the City.
9.Warranty. The undersigned owner, as Subdivider, warrants that it is the
owner in fee simple of the land described and proposed to be known as MILLENNIAL
ESTATES SECOND SUBDIVISION, and that an abstract of title or title insurance commitment
will be submitted for examination, if necessary, upon request of the City of Grand Island.
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10.Successors and Assigns. This agreement shall run with the land and shall
be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors, assigns, heirs,
devisees, and legatees. Where the term "Subdivider" is used in this agreement, the subsequent
owners of any lots in the subdivision shall be responsible to perform any of the conditions of this
agreement if the Subdivider has not performed such conditions.
Dated _____________________, 2022.
STAROSTKA GROUP UNLIMITED,
INC., Subdivider
By: ____________________________________
Danny Starostka, President
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss
COUNTY OF HALL )
On _________________________, 2022, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally appeared Danny Starostka, President, Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc., a Nebraska
Corporation, known personally to me to be the identical person and such officer who signed the foregoing
Subdivision Agreement and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his voluntary act and deed for the purpose
therein expressed on behalf of SSB Development, L.L.C.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: __________________________
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
A Municipal Corporation
By:____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________________
__
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss
COUNTY OF HALL )
On _________________________, 2022, before me, the undersigned,, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally came Roger G. Steele, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal
corporation, known to me to be such officer and the identical person who signed the foregoing Subdivision
Agreement and acknowledged that the foregoing signature was his voluntary act and deed pursuant to Resolution
2022-____, and that the City's corporate seal was thereto affixed by proper authority.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written.
______________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: ____________________
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S89°19'31"W 236.00'(M)
N89°19'31"E 155.00'(M)
13TH STREETSAGEWOOD AVENUELILAC LANE
STONEWOOD AVESAGEWOOD AVENUEMEADOW ROAD
64'(M)60'(M)60'(M,P)60'(M)SAGEWOOD AVENUELILAC LANE
150.85'(M) 150.81'(P)N10°42'46"W60'(M)N89°59'51"E 950.88'(M)EXISTING PROPERTY LINESECTION CORNERSECTION LINESET CORNER (5/8"x24" REBAR W/CAP)MEASURED DISTANCEMPNEW SUBDIVISION LINEFOUND CORNER (5/8" REBAR OR AS NOTED) POBA TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (E1/2, SW1/4) OF SECTIONTWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 22, MILLENNIAL ESTATES SUBDIVISION, SAID POINT BEING THEPOINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON A ASSUMED BEARING OF S89°59'13"E, ON THE SOUTH LINE OF STARLITESUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF 441.85 FEET; THENCE S00°35'44"E A DISTANCE OF 186.19 FEET; THENCE S89°19'31"W ADISTANCE OF 118.00 FEET; THENCE S00°35'44"E A DISTANCE OF 1161.67 FEET; THENCE N89°19'31"E A DISTANCE OF39.00 FEET; THENCE S00°38'52"E A DISTANCE OF 181.90 FEET; THENCE S89°19'31"W A DISTANCE OF 155.31 FEET TO APOINT ON THE EXISTING EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAGEWOOD AVENUE; THENCE N00°33'02"W, ON SAID EASTRIGHT-0F-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 181.90 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EXISTING NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OFMEADOW ROAD; THENCE S89°19'31"W, ON SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MEADOW ROAD, A DISTANCE OF181.76 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 38, SAID MILLENNIAL ESTATES SUBDIVISION; THENCE N00°43'26"W,ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID MILLENNIAL ESTATES SUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF 1221.67 FEET TO A POINT ON THEEXISTING NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LILAC LANE; THENCE S89°08'52"W, ON SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OFLILAC LANE, A DISTANCE OF 23.06 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 22, SAID MILLENNIAL ESTATESSUBDIVISION; THENCE N00°42'47"W, ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 22, A DISTANCE OF 131.57 FEET TO THE POINT OFBEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 457640.81 SQUARE FEET OR 10.506 ACRES MORE OR LESSOF WHICH 2.579 ACRES ARE NEW DEDICATED ROAD ROW.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON ______________________, 2022, I COMPLETED AN ACCURATE SURVEY, UNDER MYPERSONAL SUPERVISION, OF A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER(E1/2, SW1/4) OF SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., INTHE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AS SHOWN ON THE ACCOMPANYING PLAT THEREOF; THATIRON MARKERS, EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, WERE FOUND AT ALL CORNERS; THAT THE DIMENSIONS ARE AS SHOWNON THE PLAT; AND THAT SAID SURVEY WAS MADE WITH REFERENCE TO KNOWN AND RECORDED MONUMENTS.______________________________________________JAI JASON ANDRIST, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NUMBER, LS-630KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, STAROSTKA GROUP UNLIMITED, INC., A NEBRASKA CORPORATION, BEING THEOWNERS OF THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREON, HAVE CAUSED SAME TO BE SURVEYED, SUBDIVIDED, PLATTED ANDDESIGNATED AS "" IN PART OF EAST HALF OF THESOUTHWEST QUARTER (E1/2, SW1/4) OF SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) WESTOF THE 6TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AS SHOWN ON THE ACCOMPANYING PLATTHEREOF AND DO HEREBY DEDICATE THE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, AS SHOWN THEREON TO THE PUBLIC FOR THEIR USEFOREVER: AND HEREBY DEDICATE THE EASEMENTS, AS SHOWN THEREON TO THE PUBLIC FOR THEIR USE FOREVER FORTHE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE UTILITIES, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHTS OFINGRESS AND EGRESS THERETO, AND HEREBY PROHIBITING THE PLANTING OF TREES, BUSHES AND SHRUBS, OR PLACINGOTHER OBSTRUCTIONS UPON, OVER, ALONG OR UNDERNEATH THE SURFACE OF SUCH EASEMENTS; AND THAT THEFOREGOING ADDITION AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE DESCRIPTION HEREON AS APPEARS ON THIS PLAT ISMADE WITH THE FREE CONSENT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESIRES OF THE UNDERSIGNED OWNERS ANDPROPRIETORS.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE AFFIXED MY SIGNATURE HERETO,THIS ____ DAY OF ____________, 2022 AT______________________, NEBRASKA_________________________________________________________________________________DANNY STAROSTKA, PRESIDENT, STAROSTKA GROUP UNLIMITED, INC., A NEBRASKA CORPORATIONON THIS ____ DAY OF ___________, 2022, BEFORE ME ________________________, A NOTARYPUBLIC WITHIN AND FOR SAID COUNTY, PERSONALLY APPEARED DANNY STAROSTKA,PRESIDENT, STAROSTKA GROUP UNLIMITED, INC., A NEBRASKA CORPORATION, TO MEPERSONALLY KNOWN TO BE THE IDENTICAL PERSON WHOSE SIGNATURE IS AFFIXED HERETO ANDACKNOWLEDGED THE EXECUTION THEREOF TO BE HIS VOLUNTARY ACT AND DEED. IN WITNESSWHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SUBSCRIBED MY NAME AND AFFIXED MY OFFICIAL SEAL AT________________ , NEBRASKA, ON THE DATE LAST ABOVE WRITTEN.MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ________________________________________NOTARY PUBLICSUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OFHALL COUNTY, CITIES OF GRAND ISLAND, WOOD RIVER, AND THE VILLAGES OFALDA, CAIRO, AND DONIPHAN, NEBRASKA._______________________________ __________CHAIRMAN DATEAPPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKATHIS ____ DAY OF ______ , 2013._______________________________MAYOR_______________________________CITY CLERKNEW PROPERTY LINEOWNERS: STAROSTKA GROUP UNLIMITED, INC. SUBDIVIDER: STAROSTKA GROUP UNLIMITED, INC.SURVEYOR: OLSSON INCENGINEER: OLSSON INCNUMBER OF LOTS: 39FAX 308.384.8752TEL 308.384.8750201 East 2nd StreetGrand Island, NE 68801PLATTED DISTANCE MILLENNIALESTATES SUBGrand IslandCouncil Session - 8/23/2022Page 137 / 345
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-219
WHEREAS know all men by these presents, Starostka Group Unlimited, INC., A
Nebraska Corporation, being the owner of the land described hereon, has caused same to be
surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated as “MILLENNIAL ESTATES SECOND
SUBDIVISION”, in part of East Half Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (E ½ , SW ¼ ) of
Section Twelve (12), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M., in the
City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the
Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as
required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the
owner of the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement
herein before described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of MILLENNIAL ESTATES
SECOND SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the
City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-6
#2022-220 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Grand Island Plaza Third Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Grand Island Plaza Third Subdivision- Final Plat
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located south of Capital Avenue east of U.S Highway 281. (3 Lots, 11.32
Acres) This adds a previously unplatted piece of property at the corner of Capital and
U.S. 281 to the plat and reconfigures the lot lines. This property is zoned B2 and all lots
have access to sewer and water.
Discussion
The final plat for Grand Island Plaza Third Subdivision was considered at the Regional
Planning Commission at the August 3, 2022 meeting on the consent agenda.
A motion was made by Rainforth and second by Hendricksen to approve all items the
consent agenda.
The motion was carried with eleven members voting in favor (Nelson, Allan, O’Neill,
Ruge, Olson, Robb, Monter, Rainforth, Hendricksen, Doane and Randone) and no
members voting no or abstaining.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approve the final plat as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Developer/Owner
Gordman Grand Island, LLC
444 Regency Parkway STE 202
Omaha, NE 68114
To create 3 lots from four tracts of property at 281 and Capital
Size: Final Plat 3 lots, 11.32 Acres
Zoning: B2
Road Access: Capital Avenue and Plaza Drive are paved city streets. No additional access to be allowed
from Capital.
Water: City water is available to the subdivision.
Sewer: City sewer is available to the subdivision.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT
GRAND ISLAND PLAZA THIRD SUBDIVISION
Lots 1, 2 and 3 Inclusive
In the City of Grand Island, Hall County Nebraska
The undersigned, GORDMAN GRAND ISLAND L.L.C., hereinafter called the
Subdivider, as owner of a tract of land in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, more
particularly described as follows:
Lots 2 and 3 of Grand Island Plaza Subdivision, Except that parcel
in Lot 3 conveyed to the City of Grand Island in Warranty Deed
recorded as Instrument No. 200610513 and Except that parcel in
that certain Report of Appraisers recorded as Instrument No.
201501848.
Tract 2:
A tract of land comprising a part of the East Half of the Northeast
Quarter (E1/2NE1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eleven
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
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(11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M., Hall County,
Nebraska, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at
a point Seventy Five (75) feet east of the Northwest corner of said
E1/2NE1/4 on the North line of said E1/2NE1/4; thence continuing
easterly along the north line of said E1/2NE1/4 a distance of Two
Hundred (200) feet; thence southerly and parallel to the Westerly
line of said E1/2NEl/4 a distance of Two Hundred Seventeen and
Eight Tenths (218.8) feet; thence Westerly and parallel to the
North line of said E1/2NEl/4 a distance of Two Hundred (200) feet
to a point on the Easterly right of way of U.S. Highway No. 281;
thence Northerly along and upon the East right of way line of U.S.
Highway No. 281 a distance of Two Hundred Seventeen and Eight
Tenths (217.8) feet to the point of beginning. Except that parcel
conveyed to the City of Grand Island in Warranty Deed recorded
as Instrument No. 200610513 and Except that parcel in that certain
Report of Appraisers recorded as Instrument No. 201501848.
desires to have subdivided as a subdivision the foregoing tract of land located within the
corporate limits of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and hereby submits to the City Council of
such City for acceptance as provided by law an accurate map and plat of such proposed
subdivision, to be known as GRAND ISLAND PLAZA THIRD SUBDIVISION, designating
explicitly the land to be laid out and particularly describing the lots, easements, and streets
belonging to such subdivision, with the lots designated by number, easements by dimensions,
and streets by name, and proposes to cause the plat of such subdivision when finally approved by
the Regional Planning Commission and the City Council to be acknowledged by such owner,
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certified as to accuracy of survey by a registered land surveyor, and to contain a dedication of the
easements to the use and benefit of public utilities, and of the street to the use of the public
forever. In consideration of the acceptance of the plat of said GRAND ISLAND PLAZA THIRD
SUBDIVISION, the Subdivider hereby consents and agrees with the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, that it will install or provide at its expense the following improvements:
1.Paving. The Subdivider agrees to waive the right to object to the creation
of any paving or repaving district for Capital Avenue or Plaza Drive where they abut the
subdivision.
2.Water. Public water is available to the subdivision and the Subdivider
agrees to extend, connect and provide water service to all lots in the subdivision in accordance
with plans and specifications approved by the Director of Public Works, and subject to the City’s
inspection.
3.Sanitary Sewer. Public sanitary sewer is available to the subdivision and
the Subdivider agrees to extend, connect and provide sanitary sewer service to all lots in the
subdivision in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Director of Public
Works, and subject to the City’s inspection.
4.Storm Drainage. The Subdivider agrees to provide and maintain positive
drainage from all lots, according to the drainage plan, so that storm drainage is conveyed to a
public right-of-way or to other drainage systems so approved by the Director of Public Works. If
the Subdivider fails to grade and maintain such drainage the City may create a drainage district
to perform such work. The Subdivider agrees to waive the right to object to the creation of any
drainage district benefitting the subdivision.
5.Sidewalks. The Subdivider shall install and maintain all public sidewalks
required by the City of Grand Island when the lots are built upon, and such sidewalk shall be regulated
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and required with the building permit for each such lot.
The Subdivider must select curb or conventional sidewalk for each street unless
the requirement has been waived by Council.
Street Name Curb sidewalk Conventional
Sidewalk
Sidewalk Requirement
Waived by Council
Plaza Drive X NO
The Subdivider shall maintain all public sidewalks required by the City of Grand Island.
6.Electric. The Subdivider agrees to install all conduit, both primary and
secondary, as well as all necessary transformer pads in the subdivision in accordance with plans
and specifications approved by the Utilities Department, and subject to the City’s inspection.
7.Landscaping. The Subdivider agrees to comply with the requirements of
the Landscaping Regulations of the City of Grand Island, and plans as submitted to and approved
by the City's Building Department.
7.Access. Access from Capital Avenue shall be limited to the existing access
across from St. Patrick Avenue. No additional drive access shall be permitted onto Capital
Avenue.
8.Easements. Any easements shall be kept free of obstructions and the
Subdivider shall indemnify the City for any removal or repair costs caused by any obstructions.
In addition, the duty to maintain the surface of any easements to keep them clear of any
worthless vegetation or nuisance shall run with the land.
9.Engineering Data. All final engineering plans and specifications for
public improvements shall bear the signature and seal of a professional engineer registered in the
State of Nebraska and shall be furnished by the Subdivider to the Department of Public Works
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for approval prior to contracting for construction of any improvements. Inspections of
improvements under construction shall be performed under the supervision of a professional
engineer registered in the State of Nebraska, and upon completion shall be subject to inspection
and approval by the Department of Public Works prior to acceptance by the City of Grand
Island. An "as built" set of plans and specifications including required test results bearing the
seal and signature of a professional engineer registered in the State of Nebraska shall be filed
with the Director of Public Works by the Subdivider prior to acceptance of these improvements
by the City.
10.Warranty. The undersigned owner, as Subdivider, warrants that it is the
owner in fee simple of the land described and proposed to be known as GRAND ISLAND
PLAZA THIRD SUBDIVISION, and that an abstract of title or title insurance commitment will
be submitted for examination, if necessary, upon request of the City of Grand Island.
11.Successors and Assigns. This agreement shall run with the land and shall
be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors, assigns, heirs,
devisees, and legatees. Where the term "Subdivider" is used in this agreement, the subsequent
owners of any lots in the subdivision shall be responsible to perform any of the conditions of this
agreement if the Subdivider has not performed such conditions.
Dated _____________________, 2022.
GORDMAN GRAND ISLAND, L.L.C.,
Subdivider
By: ____________________________________
Jerry Gordman
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss
COUNTY OF HALL )
On _________________________, 2022, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally appeared Jerry Gordman, Member of Gordman Grand Island, L.L.C.,known personally
to me to be the identical person and such officer who signed the foregoing Subdivision Agreement and
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acknowledged the execution thereof to be his voluntary act and deed for the purpose therein expressed on behalf of
Gordman Grand Island, L.L.C.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: __________________________
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
A Municipal Corporation
By:____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________________
__
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss
COUNTY OF HALL )
On _________________________, 2022, before me, the undersigned,, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally came Roger G. Steele, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal
corporation, known to me to be such officer and the identical person who signed the foregoing Subdivision
Agreement and acknowledged that the foregoing signature was his voluntary act and deed pursuant to Resolution
2022-____, and that the City's corporate seal was thereto affixed by proper authority.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written.
______________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: ____________________
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-220
WHEREAS know all men by these presents, Gordman Grand Island, LLC., A
Nebraska Limited Liability Company, being the owner of the land described hereon, has caused
same to be surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated as “GRAND ISLAND PLAZA THIRD
SUBDIVISION”, Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Grand Island Plaza Subdivision, Except that parcel in Lot 3
conveyed to the City of Grand Island in Warranty Deed recorded as Instrument No. 200610513
along with a part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E ½ of the NE ¼) of Section Twelve
(12), Township Eleven (11) north, Range Ten (10) west of the 6th. P.M. in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the
Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as
required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the
owner of the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement
herein before described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of GRAND ISLAND PLAZA
THIRD SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the
City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-7
#2022-221 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Shafer Acres Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Shafer Acres Subdivision- Final Plat
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is generally located north of One-R Road and east of St. Paul Road in the
jurisdiction of the city of Grand Island, Nebraska. (1 lot, 3.202 acres). This property is
zoned AG-2 Secondary Agriculture.
Discussion
The final plat for Shafer Acres Subdivision was considered at the Regional Planning
Commission at the August 3, 2022 meeting on the consent agenda.
A motion was made by Rainforth and second by Hendricksen to approve all items
the consent agenda.
The motion was carried with eleven members voting in favor (Nelson, Allan,
O’Neill, Ruge, Olson, Robb, Monter, Rainforth, Hendricksen, Doane and
Randone) and no members voting no or abstaining.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approve the final plat as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Developer/Owner
Wieck Realty & Auction
5901 Airport Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
To create
Size: Final Plat 1 lots, 3.302 Acres
Zoning: AG-2 Secondary Agriculture
Road Access: Existing County Road
Water: City water is not available to the subdivision.
Sewer: City sewer is not available to the subdivision.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT
SHAFER ACRES SUBDIVISION
Lot 1 Inclusive
In the City of Grand Island, Hall County Nebraska
The undersigned, Michael A. Shafer and Debra J. Shafer, hereinafter called the
Subdivider, as owner of a tract of land in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, more
particularly described as follows:
A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER
(SE1/4, SW1/4) OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15), TOWNSHIP
TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) WEST OF THE 6TH
P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER (S1/4) CORNER
OF SECTION 15-T12N-R9W, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED
BEARING OF S89°46'31"W, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4) OF SECTION 15,
T12N, R9W, A DISTANCE OF 220.00 FEET; THENCE
N00°17'30"W A DISTANCE OF 634.00 FEET; THENCE
N89°46'31"E A DISTANCE OF 220.00 FEET TO A POINT ON
THE EAST LINE OF THE SE1/4, SW1/4; THENCE
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
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S00°17'30"E, ON SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 634.00
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A
CALCULATED AREA OF 139480.77 SQUARE FEET OR 3.202
ACRES MORE OR LESS OF WHICH 0.202 ACRES ARE
DEDICATED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.;
desires to have subdivided as a subdivision the foregoing tract of land located within the
corporate limits of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and hereby submits to the City Council of
such City for acceptance as provided by law an accurate map and plat of such proposed
subdivision, to be known as SHAFER ACRES SUBDIVISION, designating explicitly the land to
be laid out and particularly describing the lots, easements, and streets belonging to such
subdivision, with the lots designated by number, easements by dimensions, and streets by name,
and proposes to cause the plat of such subdivision when finally approved by the Regional
Planning Commission and the City Council to be acknowledged by such owner, certified as to
accuracy of survey by a registered land surveyor, and to contain a dedication of the easements to
the use and benefit of public utilities, and of the street to the use of the public forever. In
consideration of the acceptance of the plat of said SHAFER ACRES SUBDIVISION, the
Subdivider hereby consents and agrees with the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, that it will
install or provide at its expense the following improvements:
1.Paving. The Subdivider agrees to waive the right to object to the creation
of any paving or repaving district for One R Road where it abuts the subdivision.
2.Water. Public water supply is not available to the subdivision.
Therefore, individual water well systems shall be permissible on an initial basis. The Subdivider
waives the right to protest the creation of any future water district within or abutting the
subdivision.
3.Sanitary Sewer. Public sanitary sewer main is not available to the
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subdivision; therefore individual systems shall be permissible on an initial basis.
However, the Subdivider waives the right to protest the creation of a sanitary sewer
district within or abutting the subdivision.
4.Storm Drainage. The Subdivider agrees to provide and maintain positive
drainage from all lots, according to the drainage plan, so that storm drainage is conveyed to a
public right-of-way or to other drainage systems so approved by the Director of Public Works. If
the Subdivider fails to grade and maintain such drainage the City may create a drainage district
to perform such work. The Subdivider agrees to waive the right to object to the creation of any
drainage district benefitting the subdivision.
5.Sidewalks. Immediate sidewalk construction adjacent to One R Road
shall be waived. However, the sidewalks shall be constructed when the property owner is
directed to do so by the City Council. In the event a Street Improvement District is created to
pave any public street in the subdivision, the Subdivider agrees to install public sidewalks within
one year of the completion of such street improvement district in accordance with the City of
Grand Island Sidewalk Policy.
6.Easements. Any easements shall be kept free of obstructions and the
Subdivider shall indemnify the City for any removal or repair costs caused by any obstructions.
In addition, the duty to maintain the surface of any easements to keep them clear of any
worthless vegetation or nuisance shall run with the land.
7.Engineering Data. All final engineering plans and specifications for
public improvements shall bear the signature and seal of a professional engineer registered in the
State of Nebraska and shall be furnished by the Subdivider to the Department of Public Works
for approval prior to contracting for construction of any improvements. Inspections of
improvements under construction shall be performed under the supervision of a professional
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engineer registered in the State of Nebraska, and upon completion shall be subject to inspection
and approval by the Department of Public Works prior to acceptance by the City of Grand
Island. An "as built" set of plans and specifications including required test results bearing the
seal and signature of a professional engineer registered in the State of Nebraska shall be filed
with the Director of Public Works by the Subdivider prior to acceptance of these improvements
by the City.
8.Warranty. The undersigned owner, as Subdivider, warrants that it is the
owner in fee simple of the land described and proposed to be known as SHAFER ACRES
SUBDIVISION, and that an abstract of title or title insurance commitment will be submitted for
examination, if necessary, upon request of the City of Grand Island.
9.Successors and Assigns. This agreement shall run with the land and shall
be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors, assigns, heirs,
devisees, and legatees. Where the term "Subdivider" is used in this agreement, the subsequent
owners of any lots in the subdivision shall be responsible to perform any of the conditions of this
agreement if the Subdivider has not performed such conditions.
Dated _____________________, 2022.
MICHAEL A. SHAFER, Subdivider DEBRA J. SHAFER, Subdivider
By: _____________________________By.
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss
COUNTY OF HALL )
On _________________________, 2022, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally appeared Michael A. Shafer , known personally to me to be the identical person and
such officer who signed the foregoing Subdivision Agreement and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his
voluntary act and deed for the purpose therein expressed.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written.
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_____________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: __________________________
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss
COUNTY OF HALL )
On _________________________, 2022, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally appeared Debra J. Shafer , known personally to me to be the identical person and such
officer who signed the foregoing Subdivision Agreement and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his
voluntary act and deed for the purpose therein expressed.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: __________________________
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
A Municipal Corporation
By:____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________________
__
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss
COUNTY OF HALL )
On _________________________, 2022, before me, the undersigned,, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally came Roger G. Steele, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal
corporation, known to me to be such officer and the identical person who signed the foregoing Subdivision
Agreement and acknowledged that the foregoing signature was his voluntary act and deed pursuant to Resolution
2022-____, and that the City's corporate seal was thereto affixed by proper authority.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written.
______________________________________________
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Notary Public
My commission expires: ____________________
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N89°46'31"E220.00'(M)S00°17'30"E 634.00'(M)S89°46'31"W220.00'(M)N00°17'30"W 634.00'(M)
594.00'(M)220.00'(M)594.00'(M)S89°46'31"W 2611.98'(M)S00°17'30"E 2627.84'(M)FAX 308.384.8752TEL 308.384.8750201 East 2nd StreetGrand Island, NE 68801SEC. 15 T12N-R9WNOT TO SCALES1/4 COR.W 1/4CENTERMEASURED DISTANCEMEXISTING PROPERTY LINESECTION CORNERSECTION LINESET CORNER (5/8"x24" REBAR W/CAP)NEW SUBDIVISION LINEFOUND CORNER (1/2" IRON PIPE OR AS NOTED) NEW PROPERTY LINESITERIGHT-OF-WAY LINESOUTHWEST CORNER, SECTION 15 T12N R9WFOUND SQUARE BOLT IN 1/2" PIPE 1.5' BELOW GRAVEL SURFACE ON CENTERLINEN-S AND E-W COUNTY ROADSSE 53.58' TO DUPLEX NAIL AND WASHER IN BRACE POSTSW 44.22' TO NAIL IN POWER POLENW 52.79' TO RED HEAD NAIL IN CUT OFF POWER POLEWNW 68.81' TO DUPLEX NAIL AND WASHER IN POWER POLESOUTH 1/4 CORNER SECTION 15 T12 R9WFOUND SQUARE BOLT IN 1/2" PIPE 0.5' BELOW GRADE SURFACE ON CENTERLINEOF E-W COUNTY ROADW 1.00' TO CENTERLINE OF OVERHEAD POWERS 31.61' TO REDHEAD IN POWER POLESW 38.72' TO REDHEAD IN BRACE POLEN 33.96' TO DUPLEX NAIL IN POWER POLENW 42.22' TO NEAR CORNER OF BRICK PILLARCENTER 1/4 CORNER SECTION 15 T12N R9WFOUND 1/2" PIPE 0.5' BELOW GRADEN 4.07' TO DUPLEX NAIL IN WOOD POSTS 14.14' TO MAG NAIL AND WASHER ON TOP OF 8" CMPSW 19.32' TO 5/8" REBARA TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SE1/4,SW1/4) OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M.,HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER (S1/4) CORNER OF SECTION 15-T12N-R9W, SAID POINT ALSO BEINGTHE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S89°46'31"W, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OFTHE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4) OF SECTION 15, T12N, R9W, A DISTANCE OF 220.00 FEET; THENCEN00°17'30"W A DISTANCE OF 634.00 FEET; THENCE N89°46'31"E A DISTANCE OF 220.00 FEET TO A POINT ONTHE EAST LINE OF THE SE1/4, SW1/4; THENCE S00°17'30"E, ON SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 634.00 TO THEPOINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 139480.77 SQUARE FEET OR 3.202ACRES MORE OR LESS OF WHICH 0.202 ACRES ARE DEDICATED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.WATER WELLNOTE:BUILDING LINEGrand IslandCouncil Session - 8/23/2022Page 167 / 345
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594.00'(M)220.00'(M)594.00'(M)S89°46'31"W 2611.98'(M)S00°17'30"E 2627.84'(M)SEC. 15 T12N-R9WNOT TO SCALES1/4 COR.W 1/4CENTERFAX 308.384.8752TEL 308.384.8750201 East 2nd StreetGrand Island, NE 68801MEASURED DISTANCEMEXISTING PROPERTY LINESECTION CORNERSECTION LINESET CORNER (5/8"x24" REBAR W/CAP)NEW SUBDIVISION LINEFOUND CORNER (1/2" IRON PIPE OR AS NOTED) NEW PROPERTY LINESITERIGHT-OF-WAY LINESOUTHWEST CORNER, SECTION 15 T12N R9WFOUND SQUARE BOLT IN 1/2" PIPE 1.5' BELOW GRAVEL SURFACE ON CENTERLINEN-S AND E-W COUNTY ROADSSE 53.58' TO DUPLEX NAIL AND WASHER IN BRACE POSTSW 44.22' TO NAIL IN POWER POLENW 52.79' TO RED HEAD NAIL IN CUT OFF POWER POLEWNW 68.81' TO DUPLEX NAIL AND WASHER IN POWER POLESOUTH 1/4 CORNER SECTION 15 T12 R9WFOUND SQUARE BOLT IN 1/2" PIPE 0.5' BELOW GRADE SURFACE ON CENTERLINEOF E-W COUNTY ROADW 1.00' TO CENTERLINE OF OVERHEAD POWERS 31.61' TO REDHEAD IN POWER POLESW 38.72' TO REDHEAD IN BRACE POLEN 33.96' TO DUPLEX NAIL IN POWER POLENW 42.22' TO NEAR CORNER OF BRICK PILLARCENTER 1/4 CORNER SECTION 15 T12N R9WFOUND 1/2" PIPE 0.5' BELOW GRADEN 4.07' TO DUPLEX NAIL IN WOOD POSTS 14.14' TO MAG NAIL AND WASHER ON TOP OF 8" CMPSW 19.32' TO 5/8" REBARA TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SE1/4,SW1/4) OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M.,HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER (S1/4) CORNER OF SECTION 15-T12N-R9W, SAID POINT ALSO BEINGTHE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S89°46'31"W, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OFTHE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4) OF SECTION 15, T12N, R9W, A DISTANCE OF 220.00 FEET; THENCEN00°17'30"W A DISTANCE OF 634.00 FEET; THENCE N89°46'31"E A DISTANCE OF 220.00 FEET TO A POINT ONTHE EAST LINE OF THE SE1/4, SW1/4; THENCE S00°17'30"E, ON SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 634.00 TO THEPOINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 139480.77 SQUARE FEET OR 3.202ACRES MORE OR LESS OF WHICH 0.202 ACRES ARE DEDICATED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON ______________________, 2022, I COMPLETED AN ACCURATE SURVEY,UNDER MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION, OF A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF THE SOUTHEASTQUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SE1/4, SW1/4) OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15), TOWNSHIP TWELVE(12) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AS SHOWN ON THEACCOMPANYING PLAT THEREOF; THAT IRON MARKERS, EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, WERE FOUND ATALL CORNERS; THAT THE DIMENSIONS ARE AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT; AND THAT SAID SURVEY WASMADE WITH REFERENCE TO KNOWN AND RECORDED MONUMENTS.___________________________________________________JESSE E. HURT, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NUMBER, LS-674KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT MICHAEL A. SHAFER AND DEBRA J. SHAFER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BEING THE OWNER OF THELAND DESCRIBED HEREON, HAVE CAUSED SAME TO BE SURVEYED, SUBDIVIDED, PLATTED AND DESIGNATED AS "IN PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SE1/4, SW1/4) OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15),TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AS SHOWN ON THEACCOMPANYING PLAT THEREOF AND DO HEREBY DEDICATE THE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, AS SHOWN THEREON TO THE PUBLIC FOR THEIRUSE FOREVER; AND THAT THE FOREGOING ADDITION AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE DESCRIPTION HEREON AS APPEARS ONTHIS PLAT IS MADE WITH THE FREE CONSENT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESIRES OF THE UNDERSIGNED OWNERS ANDPROPRIETORS.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE AFFIXED MY SIGNATURE HERETO,AT ________________, NEBRASKA, AT ________________, NEBRASKA,THIS ____ DAY OF ____________, 2022 THIS ____ DAY OF ____________, 2022__________________________________ ____________________________________MICHAEL A. SHAFER DEBRA J. SHAFERON THIS ____ DAY OF ___________, 2022, BEFOREME , A NOTARY PUBLIC WITHIN AND FOR SAIDCOUNTY, PERSONALLY APPEARED MICHAEL A.SHAFER, TO ME PERSONALLY KNOWN TO BE THEIDENTICAL PERSON WHOSE SIGNATURE IS AFFIXEDHERETO AND ACKNOWLEDGED THE EXECUTIONTHEREOF TO BE HIS VOLUNTARY ACT AND DEED. INWITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTOSUBSCRIBED MY NAME AND AFFIXED MY OFFICIALSEAL AT ______________________ , NEBRASKA,ON THE DATE LAST ABOVE WRITTEN.MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ________________________________________NOTARY PUBLICSUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF HALL COUNTY, CITIES OFGRAND ISLAND, WOOD RIVER, AND THE VILLAGES OF ALDA, CAIRO, AND DONIPHAN, NEBRASKA.__________________________ _____________CHAIRPERSON DATEAPPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE HALL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSTHIS _____ DAY OF ____________ , 2022.__________________________ __________________________CHAIRPERSON COUNTY CLERKON THIS ____ DAY OF ___________, 2022, BEFOREME, A NOTARY PUBLIC WITHIN AND FOR SAIDCOUNTY, PERSONALLY APPEARED DEBRA J.SHAFER, TO ME PERSONALLY KNOWN TO BE THEIDENTICAL PERSON WHOSE SIGNATURE IS AFFIXEDHERETO AND ACKNOWLEDGED THE EXECUTIONTHEREOF TO BE HIS VOLUNTARY ACT AND DEED. INWITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTOSUBSCRIBED MY NAME AND AFFIXED MY OFFICIALSEAL AT _____________________ , NEBRASKA, ONTHE DATE LAST ABOVE WRITTEN.MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ________________________________________NOTARY PUBLICPOBGrand IslandCouncil Session - 8/23/2022Page 168 / 345
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-221
WHEREAS know all men by these presents, Michael A. Shafer and Debra J.
Shafer, Husband and Wife, being the owners of the land described hereon, has caused same to be
surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated as “SHAFER ACRES SUBDIVISION”, part of the
Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE ¼ of the SW ¼ ) of Section Fifteen (15),
Township Twelve (12) north, Range Nine (9) west of the 6th PM in the zoning jurisdiction of the
City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the
Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as
required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the
owner of the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement
herein before described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of SHAFER ACRES
SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City
Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the
approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-8
#2022-222 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Mettinbrink Acres Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Mettinbrink Acres Subdivision- Final Plat
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is generally located north of One-R Road and east of St. Paul Road in the
jurisdiction of the city of Grand Island, Nebraska. (1 lot, 4.018 acres). This property is
zoned AG-2 Secondary Agriculture.
Discussion
The final plat for Shafer Acres Subdivision was considered at the Regional Planning
Commission at the August 3, 2022 meeting on the consent agenda.
A motion was made by Rainforth and second by Hendricksen to approve all items
the consent agenda.
The motion was carried with eleven members voting in favor (Nelson, Allan,
O’Neill, Ruge, Olson, Robb, Monter, Rainforth, Hendricksen, Doane and
Randone) and no members voting no or abstaining.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approve the final plat as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Developer/Owner
Wieck Realty & Auction
5901 Airport Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
To create
Size: Final Plat 1 lots, 4.018 Acres
Zoning: AG-2 Secondary Agriculture
Road Access: Existing County Road
Water: City water is not available to the subdivision.
Sewer: City sewer is not available to the subdivision.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT
METTINBRINK ACRES SUBDIVISION
LOT 1 and Outlot A Inclusive
In the City of Grand Island, Hall County Nebraska
The undersigned, Michael A. Shafer and Debra J. Shafer, hereinafter called the
Subdivider, as owner of a tract of land in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, more
particularly described as follows:
LOT 1 A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF THE
PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER (N1/2, SW1/4) OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15),
TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) WEST
OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION
15-T12N-R9W; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF
N89°24'45"E, ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER (SW1/4) OF SAID SECTION 15-T12N-R9W, A
DISTANCE OF 839.47 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF OMAHA AND REPUBLICAN VALLEY RAILROAD
COMPANY; THENCE S02°37'59"E, ON SAID EAST
RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 698.76
FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N88°37'03"E A
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
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DISTANCE OF 516.29 FEET; THENCE N01°09'52"W A
DISTANCE OF 172.43 FEET; THENCE N80°31'57"E A
DISTANCE OF 391.20 FEET; THENCE S01°15'55"E A
DISTANCE OF 359.93 FEET; THENCE N90°00'00"S A
DISTANCE OF 351.70 FEET; THENCE N10°07'06"E A
DISTANCE OF 92.90 FEET; THENCE S81°14'56"W A
DISTANCE OF 45.01 FEET; THENCE N12°02'45"W A
DISTANCE OF 23.13 FEET; THENCE S88°37'03"W A
DISTANCE OF 521.17 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF OMAHA AND REPUBLICAN VALLEY RAILROAD
COMPANY; THENCE N02°37'59"W, ON SAID EAST RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 16.00 FEET TO A POINT OF
BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED
AREA OF 131153.67 SQUARE FEET OR 3.011 ACRES MORE
OR LESS.
OUTLOT A A TRACT OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN
INSTRUMENT NUMBER 201303827, DATED MAY 14, 2013,
HALL COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS, CONSISTING OF
PART OF THE PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER (N1/2, SW1/4) OF SECTION
FIFTEEN (15), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE
NINE (9) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY,
NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF
SECTION 15-T12N-R9W; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED
BEARING OF S00°23'23"E, ON THE WEST LINE OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4) OF SAID SECTION 15-
T12N-R9W, A DISTANCE OF 690.71 FEET TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF A TRACT OF LAND AS
DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 201303827, DATED
MAY 14, 2013 AND ALSO BEING THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE N89°37'19"E, ON THE NORTH LINE
OF A TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 766.37 FEET TO THE WEST
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OMAHA AND REPUBLICAN
VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY; THENCE S02°37'52"E, ON
SAID WEST RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A
DISTANCE OF 66.05 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF SAID TRACT; THENCE S89°37'19"W, ON THE SOUTH
LINE OF SAID TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 768.96 FEET TO A
POINT OF SAID WEST LINE OF THE SW1/4; THENCE
N00°23'06"W, ON SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 66.00
FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT
CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 50663.81 SQUARE
FEET OR 1.163 ACRES MORE OR LESS OF WHICH 0.061
ACRES ARE NEW DEDICATED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
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desires to have subdivided as a subdivision the foregoing tract of land located within the
corporate limits of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and hereby submits to the City Council of
such City for acceptance as provided by law an accurate map and plat of such proposed
subdivision, to be known as METTINBRINK ACRES SUBDIVISION, designating explicitly the
land to be laid out and particularly describing the lots, easements, and streets belonging to such
subdivision, with the lots designated by number, easements by dimensions, and streets by name,
and proposes to cause the plat of such subdivision when finally approved by the Regional
Planning Commission and the City Council to be acknowledged by such owner, certified as to
accuracy of survey by a registered land surveyor, and to contain a dedication of the easements to
the use and benefit of public utilities, and of the street to the use of the public forever. In
consideration of the acceptance of the plat of said METTINBRINK ACRES SUBDIVISION, the
Subdivider hereby consents and agrees with the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, that it will
install or provide at its expense the following improvements:
1.Paving. The Subdivider agrees to waive the right to object to the creation
of any paving or repaving district for St. Paul Road where it abuts the subdivision.
2.Water. Public water supply is not available to the subdivision.
Therefore, individual water well systems shall be permissible on an initial basis. The Subdivider
waives the right to protest the creation of any future water district within or abutting the
subdivision.
3.Sanitary Sewer. Public sanitary sewer main is not available to the
subdivision; therefore individual systems shall be permissible on an initial basis. However, the
Subdivider waives the right to protest the creation of a sanitary sewer district within or abutting
the subdivision.
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4.Storm Drainage. The Subdivider agrees to provide and maintain positive
drainage from all lots, according to the drainage plan, so that storm drainage is conveyed to a
public right-of-way or to other drainage systems so approved by the Director of Public Works. If
the Subdivider fails to grade and maintain such drainage the City may create a drainage district
to perform such work. The Subdivider agrees to waive the right to object to the creation of any
drainage district benefitting the subdivision.
5.Sidewalks. Immediate sidewalk construction adjacent to St. Paul Road
shall be waived. However, the sidewalks shall be constructed when the property owner is
directed to do so by the City Council. In the event a Street Improvement District is created to
pave any public street in the subdivision, the Subdivider agrees to install public sidewalks within
one year of the completion of such street improvement district in accordance with the City of
Grand Island Sidewalk Policy.
6.Easements. Any easements shall be kept free of obstructions and the
Subdivider shall indemnify the City for any removal or repair costs caused by any obstructions.
In addition, the duty to maintain the surface of any easements to keep them clear of any
worthless vegetation or nuisance shall run with the land.
7.Flood Plain. Since all of the subdivision is within a delineated flood
plain, all structures within areas identified as a special flood hazard area constructed shall have
the lowest floor elevation to a minimum of one foot above the elevation of the 100-year flood as
determined by the building permit received by the Subdivider or successors from the Building
Department under the provisions of applicable Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. No
basement shall be constructed in connection with any structure in the flood plain unless such
basement is floodproofed and certified as such by a qualified engineer or architect.
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8.Engineering Data. All final engineering plans and specifications for
public improvements shall bear the signature and seal of a professional engineer registered in the
State of Nebraska and shall be furnished by the Subdivider to the Department of Public Works
for approval prior to contracting for construction of any improvements. Inspections of
improvements under construction shall be performed under the supervision of a professional
engineer registered in the State of Nebraska, and upon completion shall be subject to inspection
and approval by the Department of Public Works prior to acceptance by the City of Grand
Island. An "as built" set of plans and specifications including required test results bearing the
seal and signature of a professional engineer registered in the State of Nebraska shall be filed
with the Director of Public Works by the Subdivider prior to acceptance of these improvements
by the City.
9.Warranty. The undersigned owner, as Subdivider, warrants that it is the
owner in fee simple of the land described and proposed to be known as METTINBRINK
ACRES SUBDIVISION, and that an abstract of title or title insurance commitment will be
submitted for examination, if necessary, upon request of the City of Grand Island.
10.Successors and Assigns. This agreement shall run with the land and shall
be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors, assigns, heirs,
devisees, and legatees. Where the term "Subdivider" is used in this agreement, the subsequent
owners of any lots in the subdivision shall be responsible to perform any of the conditions of this
agreement if the Subdivider has not performed such conditions.
Dated _____________________, 2022.
MICHAEL A. SHAFER, Subdivider DEBRA J. SHAFER, Subdivider
By: _____________________________By.
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STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss
COUNTY OF HALL )
On _________________________, 2022, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally appeared Michael A. Shafer, known personally to me to be the identical person and
such officer who signed the foregoing Subdivision Agreement and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his
voluntary act and deed for the purpose therein expressed.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: __________________________
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss
COUNTY OF HALL )
On _________________________, 2022, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally appeared Debra J. Shafer , known personally to me to be the identical person and such
officer who signed the foregoing Subdivision Agreement and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his
voluntary act and deed for the purpose therein expressed.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: __________________________
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
A Municipal Corporation
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By:____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________________
__
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss
COUNTY OF HALL )
On _________________________, 2022, before me, the undersigned,, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally came Roger G. Steele, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal
corporation, known to me to be such officer and the identical person who signed the foregoing Subdivision
Agreement and acknowledged that the foregoing signature was his voluntary act and deed pursuant to Resolution
2022-____, and that the City's corporate seal was thereto affixed by proper authority.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written.
______________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: ____________________
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S02°37'59"E 698.76'(M)N89°24'45"E 839.47'(M)SEC. 15 T12N-R9WNOT TO SCALES1/4 COR.W 1/4CENTERFAX 308.384.8752TEL 308.384.8750201 East 2nd StreetGrand Island, NE 68801MEASURED DISTANCERECORDED DISTANCEMRINST NO.: 201303827EXISTING PROPERTY LINESECTION CORNERSECTION LINESET CORNER (5/8"x24" REBAR W/CAP)NEW SUBDIVISION LINEFOUND CORNER (1/2" IRON PIPE OR AS NOTED) NEW PROPERTY LINERAILROAD TRACKSRIGHT-OF-WAY LINESITEPOBOUTLOT APOBLOT 1POWER POLEWATER WELLNOTE:THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN HAVE BEEN LOCATED FROM FIELD SURVEY INFORMATION AND EXISTING DRAWINGS.THE SURVEYOR MAKES NO GUARANTEES THAT THE UTILITIES SHOWN COMPRISE ALL SUCH UTILITIES IN THE AREA, EITHERIN-SERVICE OR ABANDONED. THE SURVEYOR FURTHER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE UTILITIES SHOWN ARE IN THE EXACTLOCATION INDICATED, ALTHOUGH THE SURVEYOR DOES CERTIFY THAT THEY ARE LOCATED AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE FROMINFORMATION AVAILABLE. THE SURVEYOR HAS NOT PHYSICALLY LOCATED THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES.BUILDING LINEA TRACT OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 201303827, DATED MAY 14, 2013, HALL COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS,CONSISTING OF PART OF THE PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (N1/2, SW1/4) OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15),TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLYDESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 15-T12N-R9W; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S00°23'23"E, ON THEWEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4) OF SAID SECTION 15-T12N-R9W, A DISTANCE OF 690.71 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTCORNER OF A TRACT OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 201303827, DATED MAY 14, 2013 AND ALSO BEING THE POINTOF BEGINNING; THENCE N89°37'19"E, ON THE NORTH LINE OF A TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 766.37 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINEOF OMAHA AND REPUBLICAN VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY; THENCE S02°37'52"E, ON SAID WEST RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, ADISTANCE OF 66.05 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID TRACT; THENCE S89°37'19"W, ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT, ADISTANCE OF 768.96 FEET TO A POINT OF SAID WEST LINE OF THE SW1/4; THENCE N00°23'06"W, ON SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF66.00 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 50663.81 SQUARE FEET OR 1.163 ACRESMORE OR LESS OF WHICH 0.061 ACRES ARE NEW DEDICATED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF THE PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (N1/2, SW1/4) OF SECTIONFIFTEEN (15), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MOREPARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 15-T12N-R9W; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N89°24'45"E, ON THENORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4) OF SAID SECTION 15-T12N-R9W, A DISTANCE OF 839.47 FEET TO THE EASTRIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OMAHA AND REPUBLICAN VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY; THENCE S02°37'59"E, ON SAID EAST RAILROADRIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 698.76 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N88°37'03"E A DISTANCE OF 516.29 FEET;THENCE N01°09'52"W A DISTANCE OF 173.31 FEET; THENCE N80°31'57"E A DISTANCE OF 391.20 FEET; THENCE S01°15'55"E A DISTANCEOF 359.93 FEET; THENCE N90°00'00"S A DISTANCE OF 351.70 FEET; THENCE N10°07'06"E A DISTANCE OF 92.90 FEET; THENCES81°14'56"W A DISTANCE OF 45.01 FEET; THENCE N12°02'45"W A DISTANCE OF 23.13 FEET; THENCE S88°37'03"W A DISTANCE OF521.17 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OMAHA AND REPUBLICAN VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY; THENCE N02°37'59"W, ONSAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 16.00 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREAOF 131153.67 SQUARE FEET OR 3.011 ACRES MORE OR LESS.Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/23/2022Page 181 / 345
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S02°37'59"E 698.76'(M)N89°24'45"E 839.47'(M)SEC. 15 T12N-R9WNOT TO SCALES1/4 COR.W 1/4CENTERFAX 308.384.8752TEL 308.384.8750201 East 2nd StreetGrand Island, NE 68801MEASURED DISTANCERECORDED DISTANCEMRINST NO.: 201303827EXISTING PROPERTY LINESECTION CORNERSECTION LINESET CORNER (5/8"x24" REBAR W/CAP)NEW SUBDIVISION LINEFOUND CORNER (1/2" IRON PIPE OR AS NOTED) NEW PROPERTY LINERIGHT-OF-WAY LINESITEPOBOUTLOT APOBLOT 1Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/23/2022Page 182 / 345
FAX 308.384.8752TEL 308.384.8750201 East 2nd StreetGrand Island, NE 68801WEST 1/4 CORNER, SECTION 15 T12N R9WFOUND 1/2" REBAR 0.4' BELOW GRAVEL ON CENTERLINE OF N-S COUNTY RD.S 21.00' TO CENTERLINE OF BOX CULVERTSE 21.02' TO CHISELED X ON EAST CONCRETE HEADWALLSE 47.73' TO READ HEAD NAIL IN WOOD POSTW 32.76' TO NEAR FACE OF CONCRETE WITNESS CORNERNW 35.68' TO READ HEAD NAIL IN POWER POLEWEST 1/16 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15 T12N R9WFOUND 1/2" PIPE 0.2' BELOW GRAVEL SURFACEW 2.00' TO CENTERLINE N-S COUNTY ROADSSE 81.94' TO NAIL IN WOOD POSTSW 51.75' TO NAIL IN POWER POLEW 39.62' TO CHISELED X ON NORTHEAST CORNER OF CONCRETE PAD FOR PIVOTNE 84.22' TO DUPLEX NAIL AND WASHER IN WOOD POSTSOUTHWEST CORNER, SECTION 15 T12N R9WFOUND SQUARE BOLT IN 1/2" PIPE 1.5' BELOW GRAVEL SURFACE ON CENTERLINEN-S AND E-W COUNTY ROADSSE 53.58' TO DUPLEX NAIL AND WASHER IN BRACE POSTSW 44.22' TO NAIL IN POWER POLENW 52.79' TO RED HEAD NAIL IN CUT OFF POWER POLEWNW 68.81' TO DUPLEX NAIL AND WASHER IN POWER POLECENTER 1/4 CORNER SECTION 15 T12N R9WFOUND 1/2" PIPE 0.5' BELOW GRADEN 4.07' TO DUPLEX NAIL IN WOOD POSTS 14.14' TO MAG NAIL AND WASHER ON TOP OF 8" CMPSW 19.32' TO 5/8" REBARA TRACT OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 201303827, DATED MAY 14, 2013, HALL COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS,CONSISTING OF PART OF THE PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (N1/2, SW1/4) OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15), TOWNSHIPTWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 15-T12N-R9W; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S00°23'23"E, ON THE WEST LINEOF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4) OF SAID SECTION 15-T12N-R9W, A DISTANCE OF 690.71 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ATRACT OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 201303827, DATED MAY 14, 2013 AND ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING;THENCE N89°37'19"E, ON THE NORTH LINE OF A TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 766.37 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OMAHA ANDREPUBLICAN VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY; THENCE S02°37'52"E, ON SAID WEST RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 66.05 FEETTO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID TRACT; THENCE S89°37'19"W, ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 768.96 FEET TO APOINT OF SAID WEST LINE OF THE SW1/4; THENCE N00°23'06"W, ON SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 66.00 FEET TO A POINT OFBEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 50663.81 SQUARE FEET OR 1.163 ACRES MORE OR LESS OF WHICH 0.061 ACRESARE NEW DEDICATED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON ______________________, 2022, I COMPLETED AN ACCURATE SURVEY, UNDER MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION, OFA TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (N1/2, SW1/4) OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15),TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AS SHOWN ON THE ACCOMPANYINGPLAT THEREOF; THAT IRON MARKERS, EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, WERE FOUND AT ALL CORNERS; THAT THE DIMENSIONS ARE AS SHOWNON THE PLAT; AND THAT SAID SURVEY WAS MADE WITH REFERENCE TO KNOWN AND RECORDED MONUMENTS.___________________________________________________JESSE E. HURT, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NUMBER, LS-674KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT MICHAEL A. SHAFER AND DEBRA J. SHAFER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BEING THEOWNER OF THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREON, HAVE CAUSED SAME TO BE SURVEYED, SUBDIVIDED, PLATTED ANDDESIGNATED AS "IN PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWESTQUARTER (N1/2, SW1/4) OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) WEST OF THE 6THP.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AS SHOWN ON THE ACCOMPANYING PLAT THEREOF AND DO HEREBY DEDICATE THEROAD RIGHT OF WAY, AS SHOWN THEREON TO THE PUBLIC FOR THEIR USE FOREVER; AND THAT THE FOREGOINGADDITION AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE DESCRIPTION HEREON AS APPEARS ON THIS PLAT IS MADE WITHTHE FREE CONSENT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESIRES OF THE UNDERSIGNED OWNERS AND PROPRIETORS.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE AFFIXED MY SIGNATURE HERETO,AT ________________, NEBRASKA, AT ________________, NEBRASKA,THIS ____ DAY OF ____________, 2022 THIS ____ DAY OF ____________, 2022__________________________________ ____________________________________MICHAEL A. SHAFER DEBRA J. SHAFERON THIS ____ DAY OF ___________, 2022, BEFORE ME , A NOTARY PUBLIC WITHIN AND FOR SAID COUNTY,PERSONALLY APPEARED MICHAEL A. SHAFER, TO ME PERSONALLY KNOWN TO BE THE IDENTICAL PERSONWHOSE SIGNATURE IS AFFIXED HERETO AND ACKNOWLEDGED THE EXECUTION THEREOF TO BE HISVOLUNTARY ACT AND DEED. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SUBSCRIBED MY NAME ANDAFFIXED MY OFFICIAL SEAL AT ______________________ , NEBRASKA, ON THE DATE LAST ABOVE WRITTEN.MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ________________________________________NOTARY PUBLICSUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF HALL COUNTY, CITIES OFGRAND ISLAND, WOOD RIVER, AND THE VILLAGES OF ALDA, CAIRO, AND DONIPHAN, NEBRASKA.__________________________ _____________CHAIRPERSON DATEAPPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE HALL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THIS _____ DAY OF____________ , 2022.__________________________ __________________________CHAIRPERSON COUNTY CLERKON THIS ____ DAY OF ___________, 2022, BEFORE ME, A NOTARY PUBLIC WITHIN AND FOR SAID COUNTY,PERSONALLY APPEARED DEBRA J. SHAFER, TO ME PERSONALLY KNOWN TO BE THE IDENTICAL PERSONWHOSE SIGNATURE IS AFFIXED HERETO AND ACKNOWLEDGED THE EXECUTION THEREOF TO BE HISVOLUNTARY ACT AND DEED. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SUBSCRIBED MY NAME ANDAFFIXED MY OFFICIAL SEAL AT _____________________ , NEBRASKA, ON THE DATE LAST ABOVE WRITTEN.MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ________________________________________NOTARY PUBLICA TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF THE PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (N1/2, SW1/4) OF SECTIONFIFTEEN (15), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLYDESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 15-T12N-R9W; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N89°24'45"E, ON THE NORTHLINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4) OF SAID SECTION 15-T12N-R9W, A DISTANCE OF 839.47 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINEOF OMAHA AND REPUBLICAN VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY; THENCE S02°37'59"E, ON SAID EAST RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCEOF 698.76 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N88°37'03"E A DISTANCE OF 516.29 FEET; THENCE N01°09'52"W A DISTANCE OF 173.31FEET; THENCE N80°31'57"E A DISTANCE OF 391.20 FEET; THENCE S01°15'55"E A DISTANCE OF 359.93 FEET; THENCE N90°00'00"S A DISTANCEOF 351.70 FEET; THENCE N10°07'06"E A DISTANCE OF 92.90 FEET; THENCE S81°14'56"W A DISTANCE OF 45.01 FEET; THENCE N12°02'45"W ADISTANCE OF 23.13 FEET; THENCE S88°37'03"W A DISTANCE OF 521.17 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OMAHA AND REPUBLICANVALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY; THENCE N02°37'59"W, ON SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 16.00 FEET TO A POINT OFBEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 131153.67 SQUARE FEET OR 3.011 ACRES MORE OR LESS.Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/23/2022Page 183 / 345
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-222
WHEREAS know all men by these presents, Michael A. Shafer and Debra J.
Shafer, Husband and Wife, being the owners of the land described hereon, has caused same to be
surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated as “METTINBRINK ACRES SUBDIVISION”,
part of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ ) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Twelve (12) north,
Range Nine (9) west of the 6th PM in the zoning jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska.
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the
Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as
required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the
owner of the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement
herein before described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of METTINBRINK ACRES
SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City
Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the
approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-9
#2022-223 - Approving Customer Information System Contract
with National Information Systems Cooperative
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Interim City Attorney
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Approving Customer Information System Contract with
National Information Systems Cooperative (NISC)
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Grand Island’s current billing system includes Electric, Water, Sewer, and Backflow
billing and collections. The current version of the existing software being used is
antiquated and is no longer fully supported by the vendor. Additionally, advanced
metering (AMI) is becoming the electric industry standard, which was not the case when
the existing software was implemented. To maintain software support, and to also fully
integrate with the City’s AMI network, it became necessary to either upgrade the version
of the existing software or migrate to another modern platform.
Discussion
On January 24, 2022, the City issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) for third party
software for the billing and collection of Utility services. Additional pricing was
requested for Meter Data Management software (MDM), which utilizes the Utilities AMI
meter data to provide real time analytic information to the Utility and daily energy usage
information to electric customers.
Ten (10) proposals were received on April 21, 2022, with the following vendors
submitting:
Tyler Technologies, Inc Yarmouth, Maine
Cogsdale Charlottetown, Canada
Origin Consulting, LLC Las Vegas, Nevada
NorthStar Utilities Solutions Nepean, Canada
Innovative Systems Mitchell, South Dakota
National Information Solutions Cooperative Bismarck, North Dakota
Advanced Utility Systems Toronto, Canada
Vertex One Software, LLC Chicago, Illinois
Enterprise Solutions Consulting, LLC Webster, New York
Univerus, Inc.Port Moody, Canada
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Once proposals were received, a six (6) person committee was assembled to vet the
proposals. This committee consisted of members from: Finance Administration, Utilities,
Public Works, Customer Service, and Information Technology.
As was designated in the RFP, each proposal was evaluated based on the following
criteria: Proposal Responsiveness, Company Experience, Personnel Experience,
Commercial Terms, and Fees. Additionally, in regard to analyzing fees, a five (5) and ten
(10) year net present value exercise was performed.
After tabulating the review results, the four (4) vendors with the highest scores were
individually interviewed by the team. Upon completion of the interviews, the committee
rescored remaining vendors. After final scoring, reviewing, and reference checks, the
committee elected to move forward with recommending National Information Solutions
Cooperative for award.
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 Customer Information
System Contract with National Information Systems Cooperative.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Customer Information System Contract with National Information
Systems Cooperative.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
CUSTOMER INFORMATION SYSTEM
RFP DUE DATE:April 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT:Utilities
PUBLICATION DATE:January 24, 2022
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:8
PROPOSALS RECEIVED
Tyler Technologies, Inc.Cogsdale
Yarmouth, ME Charlottetown, Canada
Origin Consulting, LLC NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Las Vegas, NV Nepean, Canada
Innovative Systems National Information Solutions Coop.
Mitchell, SD Bismarck, ND
Advanced Utility Systems Vertex One Software, LLC
Toronto, Canada Chicago, IL
Enterprise Solutions Consulting, LLC Univerus, Inc.
Webster, NY Port Moody, BC
cc:Patrick Brown, Finance Director Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Ryan Schmitz, Assistant Utilities Director Angi Schulte, Utilities Secretary
P2344
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-223
WHEREAS, the City issued a Request for Proposals for third party software for
the billing and collection of Utility services; and
WHEREAS, ten (10) proposals were received, vetted, scored and reduced to four
(4) vendors that were interviewed; and
WHEREAS, the six (6) person committee recommends awarding the Customer
Information System Contract to National Information Systems Cooperative from Bismarck,
North Dakota.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Customer Information System
Contract with National Information Systems Cooperative be approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-10
#2022-224 - Approving Master Power Purchase and Sale
Agreement with NextEra
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Interim City Attorney
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Approving Master Power Purchase & Sale Agreement
with NextEra
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Grand Island transacts its energy and transmission purchases via the integrated
marketplace which is run by the Southwest Power Pool. On July 26, 2022, Council
approved a Contract with NextEra Energy to market energy for the City. In support of the
services being provided, it is necessary to have a Master Power Purchase & Sale
Agreement document on file between the parties.
Discussion
In addition to transacting energy and transmission sales/purchases in the Southwest
Power Pool, the City of Grand Island may also transact capacity and energy with outside
entities from time to time. When these needs occur, it is necessary to have an existing
Master Power Purchase & Sale Agreement in place with NextEra Energy to affirm Grand
Island’s credit and other standard transactional terms. This document does not constitute
the approval of future transactions, nor does it contain any predetermined financial terms.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Master Power Purchase &
Sale Agreement with NextEra Energy.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Master Power Purchase & Sale Agreement with NextEra Energy.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-224
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2022, Council approved a contract with NextEra Energy
to market energy for the City; and
WHEREAS, in support of the services being provided, it is necessary to have a
Master Power Purchase and Sale Agreement document on file between the parties; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement does not constitute the approval of future
transactions, not does it contain any predetermined financial terms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Master Power Purchase and Sale
Agreement with NextEra Energy be approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-11
#2022-225 - Approving Bid Award for 2022 Line Shop Remodel
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Interim City Attorney
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Contract for 2022 Line Shop Remodel
Presenter(s):Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The original portion of the Electrical Service Building, commonly known as the Line
Shop, is over 50 years old. An addition was completed in 1997. As time and budget
allowed, offices and conference rooms were remodeled. The remaining portion to be
updated is the large main bathroom and locker room, and the hallways throughout the
building. This project includes changing the layout of the bathroom to accommodate
ADA requirements, replacing the old cast iron and galvanized piping, and providing a
janitor closet with a mop sink. There is currently no break/lunch area for employees, so a
kitchenette will be added. Lighting will be modern LED fixtures. The results will be a
more useful, efficient space.
Discussion
The bid package was sent directly to 4 potential bidders and advertised. The following
bid was received by the City on August 9, 2022 and meets specifications. The engineer’s
estimate for this work was $155,000.
Bidder Bid Price Exceptions
Rathman-Manning Construction LLC $ 117,360.00 None
Alternatives
It appears that the Council that 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 a future date
4. Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council award the contract for the 2022 Line
Shop Remodel project to the low bidder, Rathman-Manning Construction of Chapman,
Nebraska, in the amount of $117,360.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the contract for 2022 Line Shop Remodel project to Rathman-Manning
Construction of Chapman, Nebraska, in the amount of $117,360.00.
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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:August 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:2022 Line Shop Remodel
DEPARTMENT:Utilities
ESTIMATE:$155,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:520.10710
PUBLICATION DATE:July 9, 2022
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:4
SUMMARY
Bidder:Rathman & Manning Corp.
Chapman, NE
Bid Security:Hudson Insurance Co.
Exceptions:
Bid Price:$115,109.00
Sales Tax:$ 2,251.00
Total Bid:$117,360.00
cc:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Angi Schulte, Utilities Secretary
Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Jeff Mead, Senior Engineer
P-2387
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between Rathman-Manning Construction LLC hereinafter called the Contractor, and the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, hereinafter called the City. WITNESSETH: THAT, WHEREAS, in accordance with law, the City has caused contract documents to be prepared and an advertisement calling for bids to be published, for 2022 Line Shop Remodel; and WHEREAS, the City, in the manner prescribed by law, has publicly opened, examined, and canvassed the bids submitted, and has determined the aforesaid Contractor to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and has duly awarded to the said Contractor a contract therefore, for the sum or sums named in the Contractor's bid, a copy thereof being attached to and made a part of this contract; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the compensation to be paid to the Contractor and of the mutual agreements herein contained, the parties have agreed and hereby agree, the City for itself and its successors, and the Contractor for itself, himself, or themselves, and its, his, or their successors, as follows: ARTICLE I. That the Contractor shall (a) furnish all tools, equipment, superintendence, transportation, and other construction materials, services and facilities; (b) furnish, as agent for the City, all materials, supplies and equipment specified and required to be incorporated in and form a permanent part of the completed work; (c) provide and perform all necessary labor; and (d) in a good substantial and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the requirements, stipulations, provisions, and conditions of the contract documents as listed in the attached General Specifications, said documents forming the contract and being as fully a part thereof as if repeated verbatim herein, perform, execute, construct and complete all work included in and covered by the City's official award of this contract to the said Contractor, such award being based on the acceptance by the City of the Contractor's bid; ARTICLE II. That the City shall pay to the contractor for the performance of the work embraced in this contract and the contractor will accept as full compensation therefore the sum (subject to adjustment as provided by the contract) of one hundred seventeen thousand, three hundred, and sixty dollars and no cents. ($ 117,360.00 ) for all services, materials, and work covered by and included in the contract award and designated in the foregoing Article I; payments thereof to be made in cash or its equivalent in the manner provided in the General Specifications. ARTICLE III. The contractor hereby agrees to act as agent for the City in purchasing materials and supplies for the City for this project. The City shall be obligated to the vendor of the materials and supplies for the purchase price, but the contractor shall handle all payments hereunder on behalf of the City. The vendor shall make demand or claim for payment of the purchase price from the City by submitting an invoice to the contractor. Title to all materials and supplies purchased hereunder shall vest in the City directly from the vendor. Regardless of the method of payment, title shall vest immediately in the City. The contractor shall not acquire title to any materials and supplies incorporated into the project. All invoices shall bear the contractor's name as agent for the City. This paragraph will apply only to these materials and supplies actually incorporated into and becoming a part of the finished product of 2022 Line Shop Remodel. ARTICLE IV. That the contractor shall start work as soon as possible after the contract is signed and the required bonds and insurance are approved, and that the Contractor shall complete the work on or before December 31, 2022. It is understood and agreed that time is the essence of the contract.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-225
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for the remodeling of the
Line Shop, according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2022, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Rathman-Manning Construction, LLC of Chapman, 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 $ 117,360.00; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Rathman-Manning Construction, LLC is less than the
estimate for the remodeling of the Line Shop.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Rathman-Manning
Construction, LLC, in the amount of $ 117, 360.00 for remodeling the Line Shop is hereby
approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2022
_______________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-12
#2022-226 - Approving Acquisition of Sanitary Sewer Easements in
Nikodym Third Subdivision & East Park on Stuhr Second
Subdivision- North of Bismark Road; West of Stuhr Road
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-5.
Staff Contact: Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-226
WHEREAS, public sanitary sewer easements are required by the City of Grand
Island, from JNIK, LLC in Lots 19 and 20, Nikodym Third Subdivision and Cherry Park East,
LLC in Lots 1 and 2, East Park on Stuhr Second Subdivision, City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska and more particularly described as follows:
JNIK, LLC-
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 20, NIKODYM THIRD SUBDIVISION;
THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S89o35’19”E, ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 20, A
DISTANCE OF 5.00 FEET; THENCE S00o24’41”W A DISTANCE OF 114.90 FEET TO POINT ON
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 20; THENCE ON A COUNTERCLOCKWISE CURVE ON THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 20 AND 19, HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 30o56’00”, A RADIUS OF
37.50 FEET, A CHORD BEARING N89o19’08”W A CHORD DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET; THENCE
N00o24’41”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 114.81 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT
19; THENCE S89o35’19”E, ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 19, A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 2079.04
SQUARE FEET OR 0.048 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
AND
CHERRY PARK EAST, LLC-
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2, EAST PARK ON STUHR SECOND
SUBDIVISION; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N89o35’19”W ON THE SOUTH LINE OF
LOT 2, FOR A DISTANCE OF 7.80 FEET; THENCE N00o24’42”E FOR DISTANCE OF 231.46 FEET;
THENCE S89o35’22”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET; THENCE S00o24’41”W FOR A DISTANCE
OF 218.91 FEET; THENCE N89o35’19”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 12.20 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 5607 SQUARE FEET OR 0.129
ACRES MORE OR LESS.
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 sanitary sewer easements from the property owners
on the above described tracts of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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R=37.50'
Δ=030°55'57"
L=20.25'
CB=N89°19'06"W
CH=20.00'N00°24'41"E 114.81'(M)S00°24'41"W 114.90'(M)S89°35'19"E
15.00'(M)
S89°35'19"E 5.00'(M)
0210-8391PROJECT NO:
DRAWN BY:
07/21/22DATE:
AJP
EXHIBITSANITARY SEWER
EASEMENT TEL 308.384.8750
201 East 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED IN PART OF LOTS 19 AND 20,
NIKODYM THIRD SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, AND
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 20, NIKODYM THIRD
SUBDIVISION; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S89°35'19"E, ON THE
NORTH LINE OF LOT 20, A DISTANCE OF 5.00 FEET; THENCE S00°24'41"W A
DISTANCE OF 114.90 FEET TO POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 20;
THENCE ON A COUNTERCLOCKWISE CURVE ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
LOT 20 AND 19, HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 30°56'00", A RADIUS OF 37.50
FEET, A CHORD BEARING N89°19'08”W A CHORD DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET;
THENCE N00°24'41"E FOR A DISTANCE OF 114.81 FEET TO A POINT ON THE
NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 19; THENCE S89°35'19"E, ON THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID LOT 19, A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 2079.04 SQUARE FEET OR 0.048
ACRES MORE OR LESS.
SITE LOCATION
SEC. 15 T11N-R9W
NOT TO SCALE
EASEMENT AREA
LOT LINE
RIGHT OF WAY LINE
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N89°35'19"W 12.20'(M)
N89°35'19"W 7.80'(M)N00°24'41"E 231.46'(M)S89°35'22"E 20.00'(M)S00°24'42"W 231.46'(M)0210-8391PROJECT NO:
DRAWN BY:
07/21/22DATE:
AJP
EXHIBITSANITARY SEWER
EASEMENT TEL 308.384.8750
201 East 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED IN PART OF
LOTS 1 AND 2, EAST PARK ON STUHR SECOND
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2,
EAST PARK ON STUHR SECOND SUBDIVISION; THENCE
ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N89°35'19"W, ON THE
SOUTH LINE OF LOT 2, FOR A DISTANCE OF 7.80' FEET;
THENCE N00°24'42"E FOR A DISTANCE OF 231.46 FEET;
THENCE S89°35'22"E FOR A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET;
THENCE S00°24'41"W FOR A DISTANCE OF 218.91 FEET;
THENCE N89°35'19"W FOR A DISTANCE OF 12.20 FEET
TO TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT
CONTAIN A CALCULATED AREA OF 5607 SQUARE FEET
OR 0.129 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
SITE LOCATION
SEC. 15 T11N-R9W
NOT TO SCALE
LOT LINE
EASEMENT
AREA
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-13
#2022-227 - Approving Purchase of One (1) Caterpillar Generator
Set for Lift Station No. 17 Improvements; Project No. 2021-S-9
Staff Contact: Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Approving Purchase of One (1) Caterpillar Generator Set
for Lift Station No. 17 Improvements; Project No. 2021-
S-9
Presenter(s): Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Background
Lift Station No. 17 Improvements; Project No. 2021-S-9 is for the relocation and
construction of a new sanitary sewer lift station that will replace the existing lift station
which is currently located north of the intersection of South Locust Street and Exchange
Road, on the west side of South Locust Street. Due to lack of space, the replacement lift
station would more than likely go on the east side of South Locust Street. Along with a
new lift station, new force main will need to be installed such that the discharge location
will outlet to manhole 287 just east of the existing lift station. Also included will be the
associated paving, sidewalk, traffic control and all other items needed to complete the
project.
On July 26, 2022, via Resolution No. 2022-186 City Council approved the bid award to
The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of
$1,574,703.47 for Lift Station No. 17 Improvements; Project No. 2021-S-9.
Discussion
Having a generator onsite will ensure constant power to Lift Station No. 17 and avoid
sanitary sewer backups or having to source and dispatch a portable generator in order to
pump the lift station and associated sanitary sewer upstream down. This will be similar to
other lift stations in town.
To meet competitive bidding requirements, the Wastewater Division obtained contract
pricing from Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers Alliance Buying Group (NJPA)
through Contract No. 120617-CAT issued to NMC Cat Power Systems of Omaha,
Nebraska. Such piece of equipment, with no exceptions, has a total net price of
$34,594.00. There are sufficient funds for this purchase in Account No. 53030055-
85213-53566.
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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 one (1)
Caterpillar Generator Set from NMC Cat Power Systems of Omaha, Nebraska in the total
amount of $34,594.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-227
WHEREAS, the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing (formerly National Joint
Powers Alliance Buying Group (NJPA)) was utilized to secure competitive bids for one (1)
Caterpillar Generator Set for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the Sourcwell Contract No. 120617-CAT was awarded to NMC Cat
Power Systems of Omaha, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has recommended the purchase of one
(1) Caterpillar Generator Set for Lift Station No. 17 Improvements; Project No. 2019-S-9 from
NMC Cat Power Systems for a purchase price of $34,594.00; and
WHEREAS, the funding for such vehicle is provided in the 2022/2023 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of one (1) Caterpillar
Generator Set from NMC Cat Power Systems of Omaha, Nebraska in the amount of $34,594.00
is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2022
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-14
#2022-228 - Approving Section 5339 Capital Grant Application
and Agreement for the Transit Division of the Public Works
Department- FY 2023
Staff Contact: Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Charley Falmlen, Transit Program Manager
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Approving Section 5339 Capital Grant Application and
Agreement for the Transit Division of the Public Works
Department- FY 2023
Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Background
Commencing July 1, 2016 public transportation services were led by the City of Grand
Island utilizing urban transportation funds from the Federal Transit Administration, and
with Hall County participating by utilizing State of Nebraska Rural Transportation funds.
Discussion
The City and State of Nebraska desire to secure and utilize grant funds to purchase buses
and related equipment to be used in public transit services throughout the Urbanized Area
of Grand Island.
Two (2) vans, which are owned by Hall County, in the current transit fleet are scheduled
for replacement. These vans will be removed from the active fleet and kept as backup
until such time they are disposed of in coordination with the State of Nebraska.
The request at this time is to purchase two (2) Lowered Floor Minivans, which will be
owned by the City, to be used within the public transit service provided through the
Urbanized Area of Grand Island. Section 5339 Capital Grant Application and agreement
will provide for 80% or $104,000.00 of such purchases to be paid by Federal funds and
20% or $26,000 to be paid by the City. The application is attached for review.
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 Section 5339 Capital
Grant Application and subsequent agreement for the Transit Division of the Public Works
Department.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Application.
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Revised March 2022 Page 1
Section 5339 Capital Grant Application
FY-2023
General Information
Legal Name of Applicant Organization:
Grand Island, City of
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
47-6006205
Address (include City, State, and Zip Code):
100 E 1st Street, PO Box 1968, Grand Island, NE 68802
Name of Project Director or Supervisor:
Charley Falmlen
Phone No.:
308-646-6571
Email Address:
CharleyF@grand-island.com
Name of Person Preparing this Application:
Libby Finochiaro
Phone No.:
308-385-5444
Email Address:
LibbyF@grandisland.com
Services Generally Provided by Applicant:
Demand Response Service
Demographics
Ethnicity of Clientele Service Area
Population
Percent of Total Service
Area Population
Black or African American 1859 3%
Hispanic or Latino 18594 30%
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander 371 0%
Asian 868 1%
Native American or Alaska
Native 1240 2%
Non-Minority 39047 63%
Total 61979 100%
Transportation Project
Identify the Geographical Areas to be Served: (Towns, Counties)
City of Grand Island Nebraska, Hall County Nebraska
Intended Use: (Check one)
Replace Existing Service Expand Existing Service Start New Service Enhance Existing Service
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Revised March 2022 Page 2
Capital Assistance
Vehicle(s) Requested
Prioritize
Vehicle(s)
Requested
(1, 2, 3)
No.
of
Units
Vehicle Vehicle Cost Total
Cost
Small Bus $92,000 $
Seven-Passenger Van *$70,000 $
1 2 Lowered Floor Minivan $65,000 $130,000
Total Costs:$130,000
Total Federal Funds requested (80% of total costs)$104,000.00
Local Share (20% difference between Federal funds requested and total costs)$26,000.00
Maintenance of Vehicles
To assure that vehicles acquired with Federal Transit Assistance funds are maintained in optimal operating
condition, it is required that they be maintained in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommended maintenance schedule. Applicants must verify by certifying below.
Maintenance Certification
The City of Grand Island certifies that vehicles purchased under Section 5339
will be maintained in accordance with detailed maintenance and inspection schedule provided by the
manufacturer.
Roger G. Steele Mayor
(Printed Name of Person Signing)(Title)
(Signature of Authorized Representative)(Date)
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Revised March 2022 Page 3
Vehicle Being Replaced (If Applicable)
This vehicle will be taken out of regular service (can be used as backup).
Year of Vehicle Being Replaced:
(Vehicle must have been in service for at least four years or has a minimum of 100,000 miles)
Make:
Model:
Vehicle Identification No.:
Mileage:
Vehicle Condition:
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION BY SIGNING BELOW.
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify the information in this application is accurate and, as the authorized official
for this project, hereby agree to comply with all provisions of the grant program and all other applicable state
and federal laws.
Mayor
Applicant’s Authorized Representative Title Date
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-228
WHEREAS, funds are available through the State of Nebraska to aid the City
financially in providing public transit services; and
WHEREAS, the City and State desire to secure and utilize grant funds to purchase
buses and related equipment to be used in public transit services throughout the Urbanized Area
of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, the request at this time is to purchase two (2) Lowered Floor
Minivans, which will be owned by the City, to be used within the public transit service provided
through the Urbanized Area of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, Section 5339 Capital Grant Application and agreement will provide
for 80% or $104,000.00 of such purchases to be paid by Federal funds and 20% or $26,000.00 to
be paid by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to sign the Section 5339 Capital Grant Application and subsequent agreement.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-15
#2022-229 - Approving Police Fleet Up-Fit Sole Source
Staff Contact: Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Police Fleet Up-fit Sole Source
Presenter(s):Robert Falldorf, Police Chief
Background
The Police Department has budget authority under Capital expenditures for the up-fitting
of seven (7) police patrol vehicles.
Discussion
The Police Department has budget authority under Capital Outlay for the up-fitting of
seven (7) 2022 Police fleet vehicles. The Department up-fits new patrol vehicles as they
are rotated out of the fleet. Request for Proposals are difficult to create specifications for,
as each up-fit is different depending on which equipment is usable from the vehicle taken
out of service, which equipment is compatible with new model year fleet vehicles, and
which equipment has reached its logical end of service.
Additionally, the need for local and timely support and repair is essential for maintaining
a fleet of emergency response vehicles. Three (3) competitive prices were sought based
on a full up-fit with new equipment for comparison. However none of the comparison
quotes offered a true direct comparison.
The first quote from 911 Customs revealed that 911 Customs uses equipment not
compatible with pre-existing emergency equipment. (light bar, siren, control switch, and
prisoner transport system). This creates inter-changeability, deployment, and training
issues. It also mandates that different fleet vehicles would have to be maintained by
different vendors based on product licensing issues with no options for local service. The
closest sales and service for this quote was located in Council Bluffs, IA which adds
considerable cost and conditions to this bid.
The second quote from Jones Automotive in Lincoln, Nebraska is competitive quote with
equal equipment and services offered. However, Jones required equipment to be
purchased through them at retail cost, as opposed to drop shipping less expensive state
bid items at a reduced cost.
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The third and preferred quote from Platte Valley Communications of Grand Island offers
both local service and maintenance, and the ability to reduce product cost by using state
bid equipment purchased from separate vendors. Labor price for set-up through Platte
Valley was estimated at $95.00 per hour vs. $110 per hour for Jones Automotive.
Although Platte Valley estimates more labor hours, we believe this estimate is accurate
based on experience with our previous fleet vehicles. Additionally, the offsetting cost
savings of state bid equipment makes up for any reduced estimates in labor charges from
Jones. 911 Customs did not estimate an hourly rate in their quote. Estimated up-fit costs
for Platte Valley per unit are $9,032.20.
As stated above, this does not directly compare in product or product and labor with
either of the other quotes, however the Department feels this is the most accurate
representation with the best combination of cost efficiency and local service availability.
As each quote does not represent the actual cost of a unit up-fit, and cost can vary greatly
as existing equipment is repurposed, each vehicle up-fit is normally billed and paid for
each fleet vehicle individually.
For this reason, the department is seeking to have Platte Valley Communications declared
the sole source provider for Police Vehicle equipment and up-fitting for fiscal year 2021-
2022 through fiscal year 2022-2023.
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 to declare Platte Valley
Communications the sole source provider for the equipment and up-fit of Police
Department patrol fleet vehicles.
Sample Motion
Move to declare Platte Valley Communications as the sole source provider for Police
Department patrol fleet equipment and up-fitting.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-229
WHEREAS, the City has approved budget authority for the equipment and up-fit
of seven (7) Police Department fleet vehicles; and
WHEREAS, competitive pricing was sought, and Platte Valley Communications
of Grand Island was the only provider who provided compatible equipment install at state bid
prices with local services, and therefore was most responsive to department needs and long-term
costs; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department wishes to have Platte Valley Communications
declared the sole source provider for patrol fleet vehicle equipment and up-fitting for fiscal year
2021-2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, to approve the declaration of Platte Valley
Communications of Grand Island the sole source provider for equipment and up-fit of Police
Department patrol fleet equipment and up-fit for fiscal year 2021-2022 through fiscal year 2022-
2023.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August, 23, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item G-16
#2022-230 - Approving Annual Agreement for Financial Software
Licensing and Support
Staff Contact: Patrick Brown
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Approving Annual Agreement for Financial Software
Licensing and Support
Presenter(s):Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Background
On July 10, 2001, Council approved the purchase and implementation of Tyler
Technologies’ MUNIS integrated financial software system for the City of Grand Island.
This financial software continues to provide the City of Grand Island excellent service
and support for financial information. Each year in order to receive software upgrades
and technical assistance from Tyler Technologies; it is necessary to enter into an annual
Support Agreement.
Discussion
The total cost for Tyler Technologies’ Financial Software Licensing and Support for the
period of 9/14/2022 to 9/13/2023 is $235,850.84.
The Tyler System Management Services Support provides service to the Information
Technology department on system backup and recovery assistance, file permissions and
security, system tools and user guides of each module, assistance on upgrades for each
database as well as services for free system server transfers.
Munis Module Support and Update Licensing include support and licensing for City staff
to use the following accounting programs. Payroll, Human Resource Management, Cash
Management, Project Accounting, Requisitions/Purchase Orders, Accounts Payable,
General Ledger, Budget, General Billing, Accounts Receivable, Special Assessments,
Fixed Assets, Tyler Content Manager, TCM auto Index and Redaction, Role tailored
Dashboard, Tyler form Processing, Crystal Reports. Employee Self Service, and Munis
Office. Touchscreen 10: Proximity Reader (HID) Maintenance, Advanced Scheduling
Mobile Access Maintenance, Advanced Scheduling Maintenance, Time & Attendance
Mobile Access Maintenance, and Time & Attendance Maintenance are the City’s Time
Clock System tools.
The Tyler Content Manager feature enables viewing of on-line accounts payable
invoices, W9’s, checks written, purchase orders, and secured employee direct deposit
stubs and W2’s.
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Crystal Reports is a report writing system that extracts data from each accounting module
table to produce user defined reports.
The Employee Self-Service module allows employees to have on-line access to pay
history, direct deposits, W-2 information, and make changes to their personal information
such as addresses, phone numbers, dependents and emergency contacts. Employee
SelfService is also used annually for on-line cafeteria benefit deductions.
The Touchcreen Reader (Time Clock), Advanced Scheduling & Time & Attendance
Maintenance enable the City’s Time Clock usage.
Munis Office connects Microsoft Office products Excel and Word to each accounting
program.
The Tyler Unlimited CAL Graphic User Interface (GUI) Support is the interface that
creates the screens and user “look” to the database that holds information. Users can
individualize the look and feel of each of their module screens showing different
information in different ways.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the 2022-2023 Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc for software
support and licensing.
2.Postpone the issue to a future meeting.
3.Take no action.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the 2022-2023 Annual
Financial Support Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of
$235,850.84.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Annual Financial Support Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-230
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2001, by Resolution 2001-180, the City of Grand Island
approved the proposal of Process, Inc., d/b/a Munis, to implement new accounting software with
an integrated financial program; and
WHEREAS, in order to receive continued upgrades and technical assistance from
the company, it is necessary to enter into an annual Financial Support Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the cost for the period of September 14, 2022 to September 13, 2023
for Munis Module support, Tyler System Management Services Support, Tyler Unlimited CAL
support, Munis Time & Attendance and Advanced Scheduling Support and update licensing,
Touchscreen 10: Proximity Reader (HID) Maintenance is $235,850.84; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney’s office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the annual Financial Support
Agreement by and between the City and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the amount of $235,850.84
is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2022.
______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item H-1
Consideration of Approving Request from Leslie Meyer (Probasco)
for a Conditional Use Permit for a Greenhouse and Raising of
Trees and Nursery Stock located at 3648 South Blaine Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-4.
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item I-1
#2022-231 - Consideration of Approving the Redevelopment Plan
for CRA No. 34 for Redevelopment for Property Located North of
13th Street and East of the Moores Creek Drainway (Starostka
Group Unlimited)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-231
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and city of the
first class, has determined it be desirable to undertake and carry out urban redevelopment
projects in areas of the City which are determined to be substandard and blighted and in need of
redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21,
Nebraska Reissue Revised Statutes of 2007, as amended (the "Act"), prescribes the requirements
and procedures for the planning and implementation of redevelopment projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously declared Redevelopment Area No. 34 of the City to
be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska (the "Authority"), has prepared a Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section 18-2111 of
the Act, and recommended the Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Commission of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City reviewed the Redevelopment Plan
pursuant to the Act and submitted its recommendations, to the City, pursuant to Section 18-2114
of the Act; and
WHEREAS, following consideration of the recommendations of the Authority to the
Planning Commission, the recommendations of the Planning Commission to the City, and
following the public hearing with respect to the Redevelopment Plan, the City approved the Plan;
and
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City by the Authority for approval a specific
Redevelopment Project within the Redevelopment Plan and as authorized in the Redevelopment
Plan, such project to be as follows: to redevelop property residential purposes including
necessary costs for acquisition, streets, site work/grading, utilities and trails along with eligible
planning expenses and fees associated with the redevelopment project and that such project
would not be economically feasible without such aid as is proposed within the Redevelopment
Plan. All redevelopment activities will occur in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the City published notices of a public hearing and mailed notices as required
pursuant to Section 18-2115 of the Act and has, on the date of the Resolution held a public
hearing on the proposal to amend the Redevelopment Plan to include the Redevelopment Project
described above.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska:
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1.The Redevelopment Plan of the City approved for Redevelopment Area No. 34 in the city
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, including the Redevelopment Project described
above, is hereby determined to be feasible and in conformity with the general plan for the
development of the City of Grand Island as a whole and the Redevelopment Plan,
including the Redevelopment Project identified above, is in conformity with the
legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the Act; and it is hereby found and
determined that (a) the redevelopment project in the plan would not be economically
feasible without the use of tax-increment financing, (b) the redevelopment project would
not occur in the community redevelopment area without the use of tax-increment
financing, and (c) the costs and benefits of the redevelopment project, including costs and
benefits to other affected political subdivisions, the economy of the community, and the
demand for public and private services have been analyzed by the City and have been
found to be in the long-term best interest of the community impacted by the
redevelopment project. The City acknowledges receipt of notice of intent to enter into
the Redevelopment Contract in accordance with Section 18-2119 of the Act and of the
recommendations of the Authority and the Planning Commission.
2.Approval of the Redevelopment Plan is hereby ratified and reaffirmed, as amended by
this Resolution, and the Authority is hereby directed to implement the Redevelopment
Plan in accordance with the Act.
3.Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, ad valorem taxes levied upon real property in the
Redevelopment Project included or authorized in the Plan which is described above shall
be divided, for a period not to exceed 15 years after the effective date of this provision,
which effective date shall set by the Community Redevelopment Authority in the
redevelopment contract as follows:
a.That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed
each year by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation
(as defined in the Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the
same proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and
b.That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the Redevelopment
Project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and,
when collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of,
the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes
or advances of money to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded,
assumed, or otherwise, such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in
part, such Redevelopment Project. When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of
money, or indebtedness, including interest and premium due have been paid, the
Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad
valorem taxes upon real property in such Redevelopment Project shall be paid
into the funds of the respective public bodies.
c.The CRA is authorized and directed to execute and file with the Treasurer and
Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska, an Allocation Agreement and Notice of
Pledge of Taxes with respect to each Redevelopment Project.
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4.The City hereby finds and determines that the proposed land uses and building
requirements in the Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purposes of
accomplishing, in accordance with the general plan for development of the City, a
coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the City and its environs which
will, in accordance with present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order,
convenience, prosperity; and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in
the process of development; including, among other things, adequate provision for traffic,
vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate
provision for light and air, the promotion of a healthful and convenient distribution of
population, the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage, and other public
utilities, schools, parks, recreation and community facilities, and other public
requirements, the promotion of sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient
expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the recurrence of unsanitary or unsafe
dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23, 2022
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item I-2
#2022-232 - Consideration of Approving Revised Personnel Rules
and Regulations
Staff Contact: Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Approval of Revised Personnel Rules and Regulations
Presenter(s):Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Background
The City of Grand Island maintains a Personnel Rules and Regulations manual for City
employees. The document contains information on personnel management, general
policies, operations, leave policies and benefits. Portions of the Personnel Rules and
Regulations are also referenced in the Union labor contracts. Changes to the Personnel
Rules and Regulations require Council approval.
Discussion
The last revision to the Personnel Rules and Regulations was on October 11, 2020. Since
then, a number of changes have occurred and Administration is recommending an update
to the manual. Please find below a summary of the proposed changes.
1.Language has been added regarding the requirement for employees who drive
during the course of their work to maintain insurability as determined by the
City’s insurance carrier.
2.The Community Leave Bank section has been updated to allow donations of
Convenience Days and medical leave. Conditions apply to the donation and
receipt of leave.
3.The Corrective and Disciplinary Actions section adds infractions for payroll
fraud and failure to maintain auto insurability for employees who drive during
the course of their work.
4.The Political Activity section has been updated to reflect Nebraska state
statutes.
5.The residency boundary for Emergency Management employees has been
extended from 25 to 45 miles.
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6.The Compensatory Time language has been updated to match language in
union contracts. This will allow for more uniform and efficient operations.
7.A Working Out of Class section has been added. It will allow for a 3%
increase in pay when working up a level to cover an extended absence.
8.A Remote Work section has been added. Remote work applications will be
limited in scope and determined by Department Directors.
9.A Vacation Buy Down section has been added. Employees will be allowed to
buy down a total of 80 hours of vacation per year.
10.The medical leave maximum accrual will increase from 1106 hours to 1150.
This section also corrects a medical leave payout typo. The correct payout is
53% as previously approved in ordinance no. 9701.
11.A Longevity section has been added along with a pay rate schedule based on
years of service.
12.Numerous other changes are included in the draft consisting of de minimis
changes and payroll clarifications.
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 revisions to the Personnel
Rules and Regulations.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the revisions to the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE .................................................................................................... 1
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ............................................................................. 1
Sec. 1.02 LEGAL EFFECT ............................................................................................. 1
Sec. 1.03 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY .................................................. 1
Sec. 1.04 SCOPE ............................................................................................................ 2
Sec. 1.05 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ..................................................................... 3
CHAPTER TWO ................................................................................................... 4
GENERAL POLICIES ........................................................................................... 4
Sec. 2.01 APPLICATION PROCESS ........................................................................... 4
Sec. 2.02 SEXUAL AND OTHER UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT .............................. 4
Sec. 2.03 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ........................................................................ 5
Sec. 2.04 DRESS CODE ................................................................................................ 7
Sec. 2.05 TOBACCO USAGE........................................................................................ 8
Sec. 2.06 COMMUNITY LEAVE BANK ........................................................................ 9
CHAPTER THREE ............................................................................................. 11
OPERATIONS .................................................................................................... 11
Sec. 3.01 CORRECTIVE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ..................................... 11
Sec. 3.02 DISCIPLINE AND APPEAL PROCEDURE ............................................. 13
Sec. 3.03 EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES ....................................................................... 17
Sec. 3.04 RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, AND LAYOFFS ............................. 18
Sec. 3.05 USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT ...................................... 20
Sec. 3.06 CITY GOVERNMENT COMPUTER NETWORK .................................... 20
Sec. 3.07 TELEPHONE USAGE ................................................................................. 20
Sec. 3.08 POLITICAL ACTIVITY ............................................................................. 2221
Sec. 3.09 EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS ............................................................ 2221
Sec. 3.10 SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT ................................................... 2321
Sec. 3.11 WORKER’S COMPENSATION ............................................................. 2322
Sec. 3.12 RESIDENCY ............................................................................................. 2422
Sec. 3.13 EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES ........................................................... 2423
Sec. 3.14 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT ...................................................................... 2523
Sec. 3.15 REIMBURSABLE BUSINESS TRAVEL EXPENSES ........................ 2523
Sec. 3.16 ALLOWABLE INTERVIEW AND RELOCATION EXPENSES .......... 2523
Sec. 3.17 FAMILY and MEDICAL LEAVE ACT .................................................... 2524
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Sec. 3.18 CITY HALL CLOSURE ................................................................... 2826
Sec. 3.19 POSITION CLASSIFICATION ............................................................... 2927
Sec. 3.20 EMPLOYMENT CATEGORIES ............................................................. 2928
Sec. 3.21 INTRODUCTORY PERIOD .................................................................... 3029
Sec. 3.22 REGULAR STATUS ................................................................................ 3129
Sec. 3.23 HOURS OF WORK .................................................................................. 3130
CHAPTER FOUR ........................................................................................... 3633
LEAVE POLICIES ........................................................................................... 3633
Sec. 4.01 LEAVE........................................................................................................ 3633
Sec. 4.02 PAID HOLIDAYS ...................................................................................... 3633
Sec. 4.03 VACATION LEAVE .................................................................................. 3734
Sec. 4.04 MEDICAL LEAVE ..................................................................................... 3936
Sec. 4.05 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE ........................................................................ 4339
Sec. 4.06 COURT LEAVE ........................................................................................ 4339
Sec. 4.07 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE ..................................................................... 4339
Sec. 4.08 MILITARY LEAVE .................................................................................... 4440
Sec. 4.09 ACCIDENT LEAVE .................................................................................. 4440
Sec. 4.10 LEAVE OF ABSENCE ............................................................................. 4641
Sec. 4.11 ANNUAL PERSONAL LEAVE ............................................................... 4641
Sec. 4.12 CONVENIENCE DAY .............................................................................. 4641
Sec. 4.13 FAMILY MILITARY LEAVE .................................................................... 4641
CHAPTER 5 .................................................................................................... 4843
BENEFITS ...................................................................................................... 4843
Sec. 5.01 HEALTH INSURANCE ............................................................................ 4843
Sec. 5.02 DENTAL INSURANCE ............................................................................ 4843
Sec. 5.03 VISION INSURANCE .............................................................................. 4944
Sec. 5.04 LIFE/ACCIDENTAL DEATH INSURANCE .......................................... 4944
Sec. 5.05 CAFETERIA PLAN .................................................................................. 4944
Sec. 5.06 RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN ............................................................ 4944
Sec. 5.07 LONG TERM DISABILITY ...................................................................... 5045
Sec. 5.08 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT ................................................................ 5045
Sec. 5.09 BILINGUAL PAY ...................................................................................... 5146
Sec. 5.10 CLOTHING ALLOWANCE...................................................................... 5146
Sec. 5.11 VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ASSOCIATION (VEBA) ..... 5247
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Sec. 5.12 LONGEVITY.............................................................................................. 5247
NOTES ......................................................................................................................... 5348
CHAPTER ONE .................................................................................................. 11
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ........................................................................... 11
Sec. 1.02 LEGAL EFFECT ........................................................................................... 11
Sec. 1.03 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY .................................................. 11
Sec. 1.04 SCOPE ............................................................................................................ 2
Sec. 1.05 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ................................................................... 33
CHAPTER TWO ................................................................................................. 44
GENERAL POLICIES ......................................................................................... 44
Sec. 2.01 APPLICATION PROCESS ............................................................................ 44
Sec. 2.02 SEXUAL AND OTHER UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT ............................... 44
Sec. 2.03 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ........................................................................ 55
Sec. 2.04 DRESS CODE ............................................................................................... 77
Sec. 2.05 TOBACCO USAGE ...................................................................................... 88
Sec. 2.06 COMMUNITY LEAVE BANK ..................................................................... 99
CHAPTER THREE ......................................................................................... 1111
OPERATIONS ................................................................................................ 1111
Sec. 3.01 CORRECTIVE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS .................................... 1111
Sec. 3.02 DISCIPLINE AND APPEAL PROCEDURE ............................................. 1313
Sec. 3.03 EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES ..................................................................... 1717
Sec. 3.04 RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, AND LAYOFFS .............................. 1818
Sec. 3.05 USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT ...................................... 2020
Sec. 3.06 CITY GOVERNMENT COMPUTER NETWORK ................................... 2020
Sec. 3.07 TELEPHONE USAGE .............................................................................. 2020
Sec. 3.08 POLITICAL ACTIVITY ........................................................................... 2120
Sec. 3.09 EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS.............................................................. 2221
Sec. 3.10 SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT .................................................... 2221
Sec. 3.11 WORKER’S COMPENSATION ............................................................... 2221
Sec. 3.12 RESIDENCY ............................................................................................. 2322
Sec. 3.13 EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES ............................................................ 2322
Sec. 3.14 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT ...................................................................... 2423
Sec. 3.15 REIMBURSABLE BUSINESS TRAVEL EXPENSES ............................. 2423
Sec. 3.16 ALLOWABLE INTERVIEW AND RELOCATION EXPENSES ............. 2423
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Sec. 3.17 FAMILY and MEDICAL LEAVE ACT .................................................... 2423
Sec. 3.18 CITY HALL CLOSURE .................................................................. 2726
Sec. 3.19 POSITION CLASSIFICATION ................................................................. 2827
Sec. 3.20 EMPLOYMENT CATEGORIES ............................................................... 2827
Sec. 3.21 INTRODUCTORY PERIOD ..................................................................... 2928
Sec. 3.22 REGULAR STATUS ................................................................................. 3029
Sec. 3.23 HOURS OF WORK ................................................................................... 3029
Sec. 3.24 REMOTE WORK ................................................................................ 30
CHAPTER FOUR ........................................................................................... 3432
LEAVE POLICIES ........................................................................................... 3432
Sec. 4.01 LEAVE ...................................................................................................... 3432
Sec. 4.02 PAID HOLIDAYS ..................................................................................... 3532
Sec. 4.03 VACATION LEAVE ................................................................................. 3633
Sec. 4.04 MEDICAL LEAVE ................................................................................... 3735
Sec. 4.05 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE ........................................................................ 4138
Sec. 4.06 COURT LEAVE ........................................................................................ 4138
Sec. 4.07 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE .................................................................... 4138
Sec. 4.08 MILITARY LEAVE .................................................................................. 4239
Sec. 4.09 ACCIDENT LEAVE ................................................................................. 4239
Sec. 4.10 LEAVE OF ABSENCE ............................................................................. 4340
Sec. 4.11 ANNUAL PERSONAL LEAVE ................................................................ 4340
Sec. 4.12 CONVENIENCE DAY .............................................................................. 4340
Sec. 4.13 FAMILY MILITARY LEAVE .................................................................. 4340
CHAPTER 5 .................................................................................................... 4542
BENEFITS ...................................................................................................... 4542
Sec. 5.01 HEALTH INSURANCE ............................................................................ 4542
Sec. 5.02 DENTAL INSURANCE ............................................................................ 4542
Sec. 5.03 VISION INSURANCE .............................................................................. 4643
Sec. 5.04 LIFE/ACCIDENTAL DEATH INSURANCE ............................................ 4643
Sec. 5.05 CAFETERIA PLAN .................................................................................. 4643
Sec. 5.06 RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN ............................................................. 4643
Sec. 5.07 LONG TERM DISABILITY ...................................................................... 4744
Sec. 5.08 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT ................................................................. 4744
Sec. 5.09 BILINGUAL PAY ..................................................................................... 4845
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Sec. 5.10 CLOTHING ALLOWANCE ..................................................................... 4845
Sec. 5.11 VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ASSOCIATION (VEBA) ......... 4946
Sec. 5.12 LONGEVITY ................................................................................................ 49
NOTES ..................................................................................................................... 5047
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CHAPTER ONE
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Sec. 1.01 WELCOME
Welcome to the City of Grand Island! We want to thank you for joining our team.
We believe that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of
our organization. We hope that the employment relationship that we share is a long
and mutually rewarding one. The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint you with
policies set forth by the City of Grand Island. These Personnel Rules and Regula-
tions state the intent of the Mayor and City Council in providing for the employment
conditions and benefits for employees of the City of Grand Island. You should fa-
miliarize yourself with the contents of the Personnel Rules and Regulations, as you
are responsible for abiding by the rules that are outlined within.
For convenience, in this handbook, we will refer to your employer as the City of
Grand Island, the City, we, our, or us. If you have questions regarding the material
presented here, please feel free to ask your supervisor or call the Human Re-
sources Department.
Again, best wishes for success in your new position with the City of Grand Island!
Sec. 1.02 LEGAL EFFECT
The policies in this manual are subject to change as the City grows and changes.
Any changes in this manual shall apply to existing as well as future employees. If
and when provisions are formally changed, there will be notification and appropri-
ate replacement documentation will be provided. No statement or promise made
by a supervisor, manager, or department head may be interpreted as a change in
policy, nor will it constitute an agreement with an employee.
The City Personnel Rules and Regulations are not a contract, expressed, or im-
plied. This handbook replaces (supersedes) all other previous Personnel Rules or
Administrative Policies for the City of Grand Island as of October 114, 202018.
Sec. 1.03 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Grand Island affirms its commitment to providing a work environment
that does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, marital
status, national origin, or genetic information. The City will operate in full compli-
ance with applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in em-
ployment.
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This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment,
compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Anyone
found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disci-
plinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Sec. 1.04 SCOPE
The City of Grand Island is made up of several different departments. The depart-
ments that are governed by these rules are as follows:
Administration Human Resources Department
Building Department Police Department
Legal Department Public Works Department
Finance Department Public Library
Parks & Recreation Department Utilities Department
Fire Department
Regional Planning Department /Community Development
Grand Island/Hall County Emergency Management Department
The following are exempted from these rules:
The Mayor and City Council
Members of appointive boards, commissions, and committees
Independent contractors
Although persons employed as temporary employees, interns, and citizen volun-
teers are not eligible for benefits under the City’s policy, they are still expected to
follow the policies set forth as they represent the City.
The City Administrator’s Office is governed by the Personnel Rules and Regula-
tions; however, the City Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.
The City Personnel System shall be divided into two classifications of service, clas-
sified and unclassified. Classified service includes all employees governed by the
Civil Service Act of the State of Nebraska. Departments that have employees that
fall under this category are the Police and Fire departments. All other employees
of the City are considered unclassified.
All appointments and removals of employees who are in the classified service shall
be subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
These rules and regulations apply to all employees of the City except where labor
contracts, Civil Service Rules, State statutes, or other City ordinances supersede
these rules.
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Sec. 1.05 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
The Mayor and the City Council shall be the ultimate policy-making authority for
the City of Grand Island. The Mayor as chief executive officer of the City shall be
responsible for the proper administration of the affairs of the City. The Mayor is the
appointing authority under the Civil Service Act of the State of Nebraska. The
Mayor shall upon approval of the City Council, appoint or remove a city adminis-
trator, city clerk, city treasurer, city engineer, city attorney, and such other officers
as required by law.
The Mayor may designate his/her administrative responsibilities under these rules
to the City Administrator, as the Chief Administrative Officer, provided the Mayor
may not designate any duties or responsibilities in violation of the State statute.
The Mayor has the right to approve or disprove any personnel actions taken pur-
suant to these personnel rules.
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CHAPTER TWO
GENERAL POLICIES
Sec. 2.01 APPLICATION PROCESS
The City’s Human Resources Department is responsible for the posting of all em-
ployment opportunities. Vacancies will be advertised publicly as well as internally.
Equitable consideration will be given to all applicants.
The City may refuse to consider an applicant or place his/her name on an eligibility
list for any of the following reasons:
The applicant lacks the minimum qualifications stated in the official job de-
scription.
The applicant has been found guilty of a crime of such a nature as to render
the applicant unsuitable for the job for which application is being made.
The applicant has been dismissed or resigned for disciplinary reasons from
any employment within the past five years for a cause that would constitute
a cause for termination under these rules.
The applicant has made a false statement on his/her application.
The applicant is deemed unfit to perform the duties of the job for which ap-
plication is made as indicated by unfavorable reports received from refer-
ences or by character or medical investigations.
The applicant does not hold a valid driver’s license or maintain insurability
as determined by the City’s insurance carrier when required by the nature
of the job.
The applicant for a position is a member of the same household and/or an
immediate family member within the same supervisory chain of command.
An immediate family member would be any of the following; spouse, child
(including stepchildren), sibling, parent, grandparent and in-laws of the
same relation. Family members are otherwise eligible for employment with
the City provided they are not in the same supervisory chain of command.
Sec. 2.02 SEXUAL AND OTHER UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT
The City of Grand Island is committed to providing a work environment that is free
from all forms of discrimination and conduct that can be considered harassing,
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coercive, or disruptive. Actions, words, jokes, or comments based on an individ-
ual’s sex, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or
any other legally protected characteristic will not be tolerated. All men and women
are to be treated equally with dignity and respect.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwanted sexual advances, or visual, verbal, or
physical conduct of a sexual nature. This form of employee misconduct under-
mines the integrity of the workplace and will not be tolerated. The following is a
partial list of examples of sexual harassment:
Unwelcome sexual advances – physical or verbal.
Offering employment benefits in exchange for sexual favors.
Making threats after a negative response to sexual advances.
The use of derogatory comments, epithets, slurs,jokes or jokesslurs.
If an employee experiences or witnesses sexual or other unlawful harassment in
the workplace, it must be reported immediately to his/her supervisor and the Di-
rector of Human Resources Director. All allegations of sexual harassment will be
quickly and discreetly investigated. Any supervisor or Director who becomes aware
of possible sexual or other unlawful harassment is to report it immediately to the
Human Resources Director. If the Human Resources Director is not available, re-
port to the City Attorney.
An employee shall not suffer retaliation for coming forward with a complaint of har-
assment. Anyone engaging in sexual or other unlawful harassment will be subject
to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Retaliation against someone
that makes a complaint of harassment is strictly forbidden. An employee that feels
that they have been retaliated against for coming forward with a complaint should
make their supervisor and the Human Resources office aware of it immediately.
Should the Human Resources Director be unable to handle the complaint, it should
be forwarded to the Legal Department.
Sec. 2.03 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
The City of Grand Island is committed to providing a safe work environment. The
City prohibits the distribution, manufacture, possession, sale, use, transfer,
transport, or purchase of illegal drugs, or being under the influence of alcohol or
drugs at the workplace, on City premises, or in City vehicles. Any violation of this
policy is subject to discipline up to and including termination, for the first offense.
The substances that are prohibited include but are not limited to the following:
Alcohol
Cannabinoids (marijuana, hashish)
Depressants (tranquilizers)
Hallucinogens (PCP, LSD, "designer drugs” etc.)
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Narcotics (heroin, morphine, etc.)
Stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamines, etc.)
Any employee convicted of violating a criminal drug statute must inform the City of
such a conviction (including pleas of guilty and no contest) within five (5) days of
the conviction occurring. Failure to inform the City will subject the employee to
disciplinary action, up to and including termination for the first offense. By law, the
City will notify the federal grant agency or contracting officer within ten (10) days
of receiving such notice from an employee or otherwise receiving notice of such
conviction.
The City reserves the right to offer employees convicted of violating a criminal drug
statute, the opportunity to participate in a rehabilitation or drug abuse assistance
program, at the employee’s expense, as an alternative to discipline. If such an
opportunity is offered and accepted, the employee must successfully complete the
program before returning to their position as a condition of employment.
The City shall test all applicants who have been offered a position with the City
prior to starting their new job. Job placement is contingent on the results of the
drug testing. The City will test for the following substances for all new hires;
Amphetamine/Methamphetamine
Cannabinoids
Cocaine metabolites
Opioids
PCP
The City reserves the right to test any employee that it has reasonable cause to
believe is under the influence of alcohol or drugs while in the workplace.
Any employee that is involved in a worker’s compensation claim involving an injury
or an accident involving an injury requiring medical attention shall be required to
submit to a drug test for cause. Additionally, if an employee is operating a city
vehicle and is involved in a reportable accident while in the operation of said vehi-
cle, there shall be drug testing for cause. Any employee involved in any such injury
or accident shall immediately notify his or her supervisor and the Human Re-
sources Department so that immediate arrangements can be made for drug testing
to be promptly carried out.
The City shall also maintain a testing program as is required by the U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation (DOT). This program will apply to employees in job classi-
fications that require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Employees in this clas-
sification will receive additional information in the orientation process from the Hu-
man Resources Department.
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Sec. 2.04 DRESS CODE
Clothing on the job must be in good taste, clean, neat, and reflect the requirements
of the working conditions. A neat, well-groomed appearance is important to assure
professionalism and competence in the workplace. The responsibility for determi-
nation of what is appropriate for a department will be made by the Department
Director.
First and foremost, common sense and safety must apply. Employees who are
required to work in the outside elements should dress appropriately for their own
protection. However, the clothing should be clean and well maintained.
If an employee wears a uniform, the uniform should be worn properly and kept well
maintained. The uniform identifies them as a City of Grand Island employee and
proper care of the uniform reflects favorably on them and the City. Uniforms should
never be worn after hours in public where alcohol is served.
OFFICE/CLERICAL/RECEPTION:
Examples of appropriate dress for male employees include:
Suits, sport coats, dress or casual slacks, dress shirts, polo shirts, ties, and
sweaters.
Ties are not required on a daily basis. Ties should be worn when the em-
ployee is meeting with representatives from other companies, dignitaries,
or for any other formal dress purpose.
Footwear should be in good repair and polished. Dress, casual, or cowboy
boots are acceptable.
Hair should be clean and well kept. Facial hair should be neatly trimmed.
Hats shall not be worn by office, clerical, or reception employees.
Examples of appropriate dress for female employees include:
Dresses, skirts, casual or dress slacks, sweaters, blouses, polo shirts, and
jackets.
Dresses, skirts, dressy or business capris and full skorts may not be more
than two inches above the knee.
Casual or dress shoes should be kept clean and well maintained.
Footwear should be in good repair and polished.
Hair should be clean and well kept.
Examples of Inappropriate Dress include:
Jerseys, shorts, sweat suits, leggings, cotton or denim capris, mini-skirts,
halter styled tops or dresses, tube tops, tops with spaghetti straps, excep-
tionally tight, low-cut or revealing clothing are not appropriate for the work-
place.
“Flip-flops” are not appropriate footwear.
Accessories and cosmetics should be worn conservatively,
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Body piercing other than traditional earrings should not be visible while at
work.
Exceptions - Fieldwork
If approved by the Department Director, employees who are required to
work out-of-doors during the summer months are allowed to wear shorts-
clean, in good taste (no short-shorts or cut-offs) and appropriate t-shirts
(along with their City identification) or t-shirt bearing the City of Grand Island
logo.
Employees who are required to work out-of-doors during the winter months
should wear appropriate footwear, including boots, and/or overshoes.
Casual Day Wear:
The City Administrator may designate a day that employees can dress in casual
attire.
Jeans and capris (denim or other colored) that are clean, not tight or loose,
not-faded, stained, torn, ripped, or frayed may be worn on days designated
by the City Administrator with sweaters, jackets, or City of Grand Island logo
attire.
Holiday/seasonal sweatshirts/shirts or team wear sweatshirts/shirts will be
allowed on certain casual days as approved by the City Administrator.
Department Directors and Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that staff
meets the dress code as stipulated. Staff wearing inappropriate clothing will be
required to leave work and change into appropriate attire without compensation.
Sec. 2.05 TOBACCO USAGE
Tobacco use is prohibited by all persons in any city facility or vehicle. This policy
does not prohibit tobacco use in designated outdoor areas.
A. Definitions:
1. City facility shall mean:
a. Any indoor office, work area, or location used by the general public
or serving as a place of work for City employees that is owned,
leased, or rented and under the day-to-day control of the City of
Grand Island.
2. Tobacco use shall mean carrying a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or
any other tobacco substance, including e-cigarettes.
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3. Vehicle shall mean any self-propelled conveyance designed for use
upon City streets that is owned, leased, or rented by the City of
Grand Island.
B. Enforcement
Department heads shall ensure that the supervisor in charge of such City
facility or vehicle shall make reasonable efforts to prevent tobacco use in
the City facility or vehicle by:
1. Posting appropriate signs.
2. Asking tobacco users to refrain from using tobacco in the tobacco-
free area, citing Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act and this City policy.
3. Taking any other appropriate means, including disciplinary action
for City employees pursuant to appropriate union contract or Per-
sonnel Rules and Regulations.
C. Complaints:
Persons observing a violation of this policy should bring it to attention of
their supervisor.
Sec. 2.06 COMMUNITY LEAVE BANK
The Community Leave Bbank (CLB) is to provide a means for City employees to
give accrued vacation leave, or annual personal leave, convenience day or med-
ical leave to another City of Grand Island employee who, because of the em-
ployee’s unexpected or unplanned medical emergency, does not have sufficient
paid leave to be away from the job for the period necessary to recuperate or re-
cover.
Conditions for use:
The following conditions must be met by the donating employee wishing to give
accrued vacation time or annual leave to another employee:
The employee is in compliance with the Personnel Rules regarding vacation
usage (i.e. has taken five (5) consecutive days of vacation the previous year
and the employee has sufficient accrued vacation time left to comply with
the Personnel Rules during the year in question).
The employee receives the approval of his/her Department Director.
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Only vVacation, or personal, convenience or medical time may be donated.
Employees donating medical leave must have 1,000 medical leave hours
available before donating.
The following conditions must be met by the employee receiving vacation time from
another employee:
The receiving employee has used all available paid leave.
The employee has not elected to buy down more than forty (40) hours of
vacation in the Vacation Buy Down program during the current fiscal year.
The receiving employee must be experiencing an unforeseen situation of
extreme or emergency proportions. Routine illness, pregnancies, etc., do
not qualify.
The receiving employee shows intent to return to duty following the leave.
The receiving employee obtains the approval of his/her Department Direc-
tor.
The employee’s absence does not exceed twelve (12) weeks total, consecutive
or intermittent, including all paid, unpaid, and donated times, unless expressly
approved by the Department Director.
Procedure:
An employee wishing to donate accrued vacation, or annual personal, conven-
ience or medical leave to another employee shall submit his/her request
through the Human Resources Director. All such donations shall remain confi-
dential at the request of the donating employee and/or the receiving employee.
The Human Resources Director shall review the request and ensure compli-
ance by both employees with the conditions set forth above.
The Human Resources Director will notify the employee involved of the deci-
sion. Use of time given or received through this policy shall be recorded on
absence reports.
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CHAPTER THREE
OPERATIONS
Sec. 3.01 CORRECTIVE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
A. Employees are expected to act in a mature and professional manner while
performing services for the City of Grand Island. Below is a partial list of behaviors
that an employee may be disciplined for. Depending on the severity of the infrac-
tion, an employee may be subject to discipline up to and including termination. The
following is a list, not all-inclusive, providing examples of unacceptable conduct:
1. Failure to observe safety rules and regulations.
2. Failure to report to work at the appointed time or place, or for departing prior
to the designated time, including abuse of rest periods.
3. Solicitation, or distribution or display of, unauthorized literature while on City
time.
4. Operating a personal business while on City time.
5. Intimidation or coercion.
6. Abuse or waste of City equipment, tools, or material.
7. Using abusive language or making false or malicious statements concern-
ing any employee, the City, or its services.
8. Horseplay, loafing, or sleeping on the job.
9. Unauthorized posting, removing, or altering of bulletin board notices.
10. Violation of City, Department, or Division written or verbal policies or proce-
dures.
11. Unauthorized use or release of confidential, sensitive or privileged infor-
mation.
12. Intentional unavailability for or refusal to work over-time or respond to emer-
gency call-out.
13. Abuse of medical leave or other paid leaves.
14. Conduct unbecoming a City employee.
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B. An employee may be discharged, even for a first offense, for the following
violations. This list is representative of dischargeable behaviors but is not all-inclu-
sive.
1. Insubordination.
2. Theft of public or private property.
3. Misappropriation of public property.
4. Unlawful harassment.
5. Consumption or possession of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs on City
time or property.
6. Being under the influence of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the
workplace.
7. Gambling or fighting on City time or property.
8. Conviction of a felony.
9. Abusive, offensive, or obscene language or conduct towards the public,
City officials, or employees.
10. Demeaning, disruptive, or uncooperative conduct in the workplace.
11. Intentional or negligent damage or destruction of private or public property.
12. Fraud, falsification, or deceit in the conduct of City business.
13. Incompetence or unsatisfactory performance.
14. Unauthorized possession or use of firearms, knives, concealed weapons
or hazardous materials on City time or property.
15. Work disruption or stoppage, strike, or other forms of job action or with-
holding of services.
16. Acts or threats of physical violence directed towards City officials or em-
ployees.
17. Accepting and/or soliciting favors, gifts, services, or bribes in the conduct
of City business.
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18. Conduct unbecoming a City employee or tending to discredit or impair the
duties and the responsibilities of the employee’s position.
19. Violation of the “Employment of Relatives” Policy.
20. Failure to maintain licensure required to perform job duties.
20.21. Payroll fraud including clocking in/out for another employee and fal-
sification of payroll records.
22. Failure to maintain auto insurability as determined by the City’s insurance
carrier for positions that require driving.
C. Any employee arrested or convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic
violation must report the incident to his/her supervisor. Failure to report such mat-
ters can result in discipline, up to and including termination.
Sec. 3.02 DISCIPLINE AND APPEAL PROCEDURE
A. General Statement
It is the policy of the City of Grand Island to provide a system of progressive disci-
pline, which affords an opportunity for the resolution of unsatisfactory employee
performance or conduct. Except in the case of a Written Reprimand I and Written
Reprimand II, such system shall include an appeal procedure to assure the equi-
table and consistent application of discipline.
Discipline may begin with the least severe, appropriate disciplinary action and pro-
gress, if necessary, to more severe actions. The severity of the incident may war-
rant any level of initial disciplinary action, so as to be appropriate for the offense.
B. Progressive Discipline
Progressive discipline is the successive application of increasingly severe discipli-
nary actions. These actions, in order of severity, are Written Reprimand I, Written
Reprimand II, probationary status, suspension, suspension and demotion, and dis-
charge.
C. Written Reprimand I
A Written Reprimand I must be imposed by the employee’s immediate supervisor
for minor violations or incidents. The reprimand must inform the employee of the
violation or incident, the required correctionve action, and the consequences of a
reoccurrence of the violation or incident.
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A copy of the Written Reprimand I must be delivered to the employee and the
Human Resources Department by the immediate supervisor. The immediate su-
pervisor must retain a copy of the Written Reprimand I in departmental records. A
Written Reprimand I shall be placed in the employee’s personnel file.
D. Written Reprimand II
A Written Reprimand II may be imposed by a Department Director, the City Ad-
ministrator, or the Mayor for repeated minor violations or incidents, or for a violation
or incident of a more serious nature. The Written Reprimand II must inform the
employee of the violation or incident, the required corrective action, and the con-
sequences of a reoccurrence of the violation or incident. Copies of the Written
Reprimand II must be delivered to the employee and the Human Resources De-
partment for placement in the employee’s personnel file.
E. Probationary Status
An employee can be put into a probationary status if his/her conduct is deemed
unacceptable by the supervisor and/or Director and approved by the Director. Dur-
ing the probationary period the employee’s performance and compliance with com-
pany rules and standards will be closely supervised. If at any time during the pro-
bationary period the employee’s performance is unsatisfactory or the employee
has failed to comply with company rules, they will be subject to immediate termi-
nation.
F. Suspension and Demotion
A suspension is a period of time where the employee is removed from the work-
place without pay. Suspension is normally imposed for a disciplinary or discharge-
able offense or for an employee’s failure to take corrective action in response to a
Written Reprimand I or II. A suspension may be imposed as initial discipline for a
violation or incident of a serious nature.
A demotion is a change in status to a position subordinate to that held by an em-
ployee prior to imposition of discipline and may be imposed by the Department
Director, the City Administrator, or Mayor in conjunction with a suspension for a
violation or incident of a serious nature.
For non-exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a suspen-
sion, not to exceed five (5) working days, may be imposed by the Department Di-
rector, the City Administrator, or the Mayor. For exempt employees under the
FLSA, any suspension must be made in full day incrementsfor a period of at least
one workweek.
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Prior to imposition of suspension and/or demotion as a disciplinary action, a written
notice of suspension and/or demotion shall be prepared and signed by the Depart-
ment Director, the City Administrator, or the Mayor. The notice of suspension
and/or demotion must inform the employee of the following:
a. A statement of the violation(s) or incident(s)
b. A brief explanation of the evidence underlying the violation(s) or in-
cident(s)
c. The discipline to be imposed
d. Any required corrective action by the employee
e. The consequences of a reoccurrence of the violations(s) or inci-
dent(s)
f. The employee’s right to request an appeal hearing before the Mayor
A copy of the notice of suspension and/or demotion shall be delivered to the
employee, either personally or by delivery to the employee’s last known
place of residence at least seventy-two (72) hours, excluding Saturday,
Sunday, and holidays, prior to imposition of the disciplinary action. At the
discretion of the person issuing the notice of suspension and/or demotion,
the employee may be suspended with pay immediately upon delivery of the
notice pending implementation of the disciplinary action. A copy of the no-
tice of suspension and/or demotion must be delivered to the Human Re-
sources Department for placement in the employee’s personnel file.
A proposed suspension (and demotion) may be appealed pursuant to the
procedure set out hereafter.
G. Discharge
A discharge may be imposed by the Mayor Department Director or City Adminis-
trator for an employee’s failure to correct his/her workplace conduct in response to
a suspension. A discharge may also be imposed as initial discipline for a violation
or incident of a serious nature.
Prior to imposition of discharge as a disciplinary action, a written notice of
discharge shall be prepared and signed by the Department Director, or the
City Administrator, or the Mayor. The notice of discharge must inform the
employee of the following:
a. A statement of the violation(s) or incident(s)
b. A brief explanation of the evidence underlying the violation(s) or in-
cident(s)
c. A statement that discharge is to be imposed
d. The employee’s right to request an appeal hearing before the Mayor
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A copy of the notice of discharge shall be delivered to the employee, either per-
sonally or by delivery to the employee’s last known place of residence at least
seventy-two (72) hours, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, prior to impo-
sition of the disciplinary action. The employee shall be suspended with pay imme-
diately upon delivery of the notice of discharge pending implementation of the dis-
ciplinary action or a final determination by the Mayor on the proposed disciplinary
action following an appeal hearing. A copy of the notice of discharge must be de-
livered to the Human Resources Department for placement in the employee’s per-
sonnel file.
A proposed discharge may be appealed pursuant to the procedures set out here-
after.
H. Appeal Procedure
A regular status, non-introductory employee may appeal a suspension, a suspen-
sion and demotion, or a discharge in accordance with the following procedure:
a. Following delivery of a notice of suspension (and demotion), or no-
tice of discharge, the employee shall have seventy-two (72) hours,
excluding Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, to request an appeal
hearing before the Mayor. Such request shall be in writing and deliv-
ered to the office of the Mayor at City Hall.
b. Upon receipt of a request for an appeal hearing, the Mayor shall
within five (5) working calendar days excluding Saturday, Sunday,
and observed holidays as described in Section 4.02 cause to be set
a time and place for the appeal hearing and written notification
thereof shall be provided to the employee, the Human Resources
Director, and City Attorney. The appeal hearing shall be held within
fifteen (15) working calendar days excluding Saturday, Sunday, and
observed holidays as described in Section 4.02 after receipt of the
request for hearing. The appeal hearing shall be conducted infor-
mally and recorded electronically.
c. At the hearing, the City Attorney, Department Director, and/or City
Administrator shall present oral or written statements, reports, and
documents supporting the disciplinary action.
d. The accused employee, the employee’s representative and attorney,
or other person on the employee’s behalf, may present oral or written
statements, reports and documents in response to the proposed dis-
ciplinary action.
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e. Each side shall be limited to a total time for making their respective
presentations of one (1) hour or less. The Mayor upon good cause
shown may extend the time for presentation.
f. Upon conclusion of the appeal hearing, the Mayor shall make a de-
termination in writing to dismiss, modify, or impose the proposed dis-
ciplinary action. The proceedings before the Mayor at the appeal
hearing shall constitute the sole basis on which the Mayor’s determi-
nation shall be based. Modification may include any lesser discipli-
nary action than that which was proposed, including Written Repri-
mand II, reduction in pay, demotion, or change in the terms of sus-
pension and/or demotion and may provide for a period of probation,
counseling, treatment, or other corrective actions on the part of the
employee.
A copy of the Mayor’s written determination shall be delivered to the employee,
either personally or by delivery to the employee’s last known place of residence. A
copy of the Mayor’s written determination shall be delivered to the City Adminis-
trator, City Attorney, and the Human Resources Director. The Human Resources
Department shall place a copy of the Mayor’s written determination in the em-
ployee’s personnel file.
Should the employee be dissatisfied with the Mayor’s determination, the employee
may appeal to the District Court of Hall County, Nebraska, in accordance with the
procedures provided by the statutes of the State of Nebraska. The filing of a peti-
tion in error by the employee or the service of summons upon the City shall not
stay enforcement of a disciplinary action. The City may do so voluntarily, or the
City may comply with such stay as is ordered by the District Court of Hall County.
the employee may have certain rights under Nebraska law to obtain judicial review
of the decision. The filing of an action for judicial review will not automatically stay
enforcement of the disciplinary action.
Sec. 3.03 EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES
The following is the grievance procedure for employees of the City of Grand Island,
except those that are members of a recognized bargaining unit. Members of bar-
gaining units shall use the grievance procedures provided in their respective labor
agreements.
Each employee may present a grievance to their immediate supervisor who will
respond in writing within five (5) working calendar days excluding Saturday, Sun-
day, and observed holidays as described in Section 4.02. Written notification of
this grievance will be forwarded to the Human Resources Director, Department
Director, and City Administrator.
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If the person is not satisfied with the decision of their immediate supervisor, they
may present the grievance to the Department Director who will notify the Human
Resources Director and City Administrator. The Department Director will, with the
advice and consent of the City Administrator, respond in writing within five (5) work-
ing days.
In the event that the person is not satisfied with the decision of the Department
Director, they may notify the Human Resources Director in writing within five (5)
working days. The Human Resources Director will investigate the grievance and
forward the results to the grievant, the City Administrator, and the Mayor. The
Mayor may conduct a review of the record and notify the grievant of the Mayor’s
decision.
The following are the prerogative of management and are not subject to the griev-
ance process. Except where limited by provisions elsewhere in these rules, nothing
in the rules shall be construed to restrict, limit, or impair the rights, powers, and the
authority of the City as granted to it under the laws of the State of Nebraska and
City ordinances. These rights, powers, and authority include but are not limited to
the following:
Discipline or discharge for just cause arising under the City Personnel
Rules and Regulations.
Direct the work force.
Hire, assign, or transfer employees.
Determine the mission of the City.
Determine the methods, means, and/or number of personnel needed to
carry out the City’s mission.
Introduce new or improved methods or facilities.
Change existing methods or facilities.
Relieve employees because of lack of work.
Contract out for goods or services.
The right to classify jobs and allocate individual employees to appropri-
ate classifications based upon duty assignments.
Sec. 3.04 RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, AND LAYOFFS
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RESIGNATIONS: To resign in good standing, an employee must give the Depart-
ment Director written notice at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to separation,
unless the Department Director agrees to permit a shorter period. The employee
must be in an active pay status on his/her final day of employment (i.e. cannot
“vacation out”).
RETIREMENT: An employee may, but is not required to, retire on the first day of
the month following his/her 65th birthday. Uniformed members of the Police and
Fire Divisions shall be retired in accordance with the provisions of State Statutes
covering retirement of these classifications.
Retired employees, except police officers and firefighters, shall, when eligible, re-
ceive a retirement distribution as allowed under plan document rules. Police offic-
ers and firefighters, when eligible, shall receive a pension as provided for by State
statutes.
The Mayor may, at his/her discretion, grant an early retirement option under the
general employee retirement savings plan upon the request of an employee. The
employee must be at least fifty-five (55) years of age and must have at least ten
(10) years of participation in the employee retirement savings plan.
REDUCTION IN FORCE: Whenever it is determined to be in the best interest of
the City to reduce its workforce, the Director of the affected department, the Mayor,
or City Administrator will recommend the implementation of the reduction.
Factors that will be taken into consideration shall include, but are not limited to:
The employment policies and staffing needs of the department, together
with contracts, ordinances, and statutes related thereto and budgetary
considerations
Required federal, state, or local certifications or licenses;
Seniority;
The performance appraisal of the employees affected, including any re-
cent or pending disciplinary actions;
The knowledge, skills and abilities of the employee;
The multiple job skills recently or currently being performed by the em-
ployee;
Upon the receipt of the recommendation, a determination will be made as to the
classifications to be affected by a reduction in force and the number of employees
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to be laid off. A determination as to whether any employees within a job classifica-
tion should be exempted from consideration due to the existence of a required
federal, state, or local certification, or license will also be made at this time.
RECALL: Employees laid off under this reduction in force policy shall be eligible
for recall for a period of two (2) years after layoff. If, within two (2) years after layoff,
a new position is opened within the reduced job classification for the department,
the employee shall be recalled in the reverse order of layoff. After two (2) years,
the employee will have no preference for rehire.
CONSIDERATION GIVEN FOR RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY:
Employees with one to four (1 – 4) years of continuous employment with the City
whose employment is terminated by a reduction in force will be entitled to consid-
eration equal to one (1) month’s pay. Employees with five (5) or more years of
service will receive one (1) month’s pay plus one (1) week for each additional year
of service with a maximum payout of twelve (12) weeks. Employees who retire or
are terminated through disciplinary action will not receive this consideration. The
Mayor may grant consideration in resignation cases when deemed appropriate.
The Mayor may grant consideration greater than one (1) month’s pay upon a de-
termination that such action is in the best interest of the City.
FURLOUGH: When it is determined necessary to reduce payroll expenses, em-
ployees may be required to participate in furloughs or a reduction in hours worked.
The employee’s health insurance and other benefits will not be affected as long as
the furlough is temporary in nature and does not result in the employee’s hours
dropping below thirty-five (350) hours per week average on an annual basis.
Sec. 3.05 USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment that is provided by the City to carry out the duties of day
to day business is to be used in the way that it is intended. Personal use of City
property and equipment including computers and Internet service is prohibited.
Sec. 3.06 CITY GOVERNMENT COMPUTER NETWORK
All employees of the City of Grand Island are expected to comply with the City
Government Computer Network Policy, which is available on the City’s Perfor-
mance Pro website.
Sec. 3.07 TELEPHONE USAGE
Personal long distance telephone calls on landlines are prohibited when charged
to the City of Grand Island.
An allowance is made for telephone calls charged to their parties, such as:
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1. Calling card
2. Charged to your home phone
3. Collect call
The telephone calls authorized by this allowance are still restricted by depart-
mental policies. Personal directory assistance calls are allowed when charged to
the employee’s personal calling card.
Cellular phones may be used in a manner that is not disruptive in the workplace.
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Sec. 3.08 POLITICAL ACTIVITY
City employees may not interfere or use the influence of their office for political
reasons. They shall not participate in any political activity during normal working
hours or when otherwise engaged in the performance of official duties. No em-
ployee shall engage in any political activity while wearing a uniform required by the
City. An employee may not represent themselves as an employee of the City while
being involved in an outside political activity.
Employees in certain departments will be additionally restricted due to funding of
that department through state and federal funds. Employees are urged to contact
their Department Director to determine the degree of political involvement allowed.
Employees may not be dismissed or disciplined because they refuse to make a
contribution to a political organization.
An employee may engage in any political activities except that an employee may
not:
(Aa) Participate in political activities while on City time or while performing
official City duties;
(Bb) Engage in political activity while wearing a uniform required by the
City; or
(Cc) Use or authorize the use of City personnel, property, resources or
funds for campaign purposes, unless otherwise permitted by law.
An employee whose position is funded with federal money and is covered by the
federal Hatch Act is barred from being a candidate for a partisan office. For em-
ployees covered by these rules and also covered by the Hatch Act, the federal
agency responsible for administering the Hatch Act should be consulted for spe-
cific restrictions on these employees. The agency responsible for administering
and investigating violations of the Hatch Act is the Office of Special Counsel.
For political activities during normally scheduled work hours, the employee needs
to arrange for leave (vacation, leave without pay, etc.) to cover the period of ab-
sence.
If an employee is elected to office and such office presents a conflict of interest
with the employee's job or interferes with the employee's scheduled work hours,
the City has authority to change the terms and conditions of employment, up to
and including, termination of employment.
City employees may not be a candidate or be elected to the office of Mayor or City
Council while employed.
Sec. 3.09 EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS
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City employees have the right to choose whether they wish to belong to employee
organizations. No employee may be reprimanded, threatened, or discriminated
against because the employee elects to join or refrain from belonging to an em-
ployee organization.
Sec. 3.10 SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
It is the goal of the City of Grand Island to provide a safe and healthful workplace
for all employees. The City’s policy is aimed at minimizing exposure to health or
safety risks of employees and visitors at the City’s facilities.
In order to accomplish this, each employee is expected to obey safety rules and to
exercise caution in all work activities. Employees must immediately report any un-
safe condition to their supervisor. Employees that violate safety standards, who
cause hazardous or dangerous situations, or who fail to report or, where appropri-
ate, remedy such situations, may be subject to disciplinary action up to and includ-
ing termination of employment.
In the case of accidents that result in injury, regardless of how insignificant the
injury may appear, employees should immediately notify their supervisor. Such
reports are necessary to comply with laws and initiate worker’s compensation ben-
efits.
The City has safety committees comprised of employees and management to help
ensure a safe and healthful workplace. In addition to departmental safety commit-
tees, the City shall maintain a Risk Management Committee that is comprised of
members that represent and act as liaisons between the different departments of
the City. This committee is responsible for the coordination of all citywide safety
activities, analysis of citywide accident trends, and recommending procedures that
may improve safety in the departments.
Sec. 3.11 WORKER’S COMPENSATION
The City of Grand Island will comply fully with the Worker’s Compensation Program
that has been established under State statute.
When accidents occur at work, they must be reported immediately to the supervi-
sor and the appropriate paperwork filled out at that time and sent in to the office.
A supervisor must have prior knowledge and approve a doctor’s visit. A doctor’s
report may be required to substantiate the injury.
The City may provide light duty work when possible for a defined period of time for
employees that are injured due to a work related situation.
Leave taken in conjunction with worker’s compensation injuries will be counted as
part of the employee’s 12 week FMLA entitlement.
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Sec. 3.12 RESIDENCY
All Department Directors are required to reside within twelve (12) miles of the City
limits. All Emergency Management employees are required to reside within a twen-
tyforty-five (245) mile radius of the City of Grand Island. All Utilities Department
employees are required to reside within the residency boundaries of the depart-
ment. Residency for police and fire employees are established by contracts.
Employees that drive City vehicles home and senior management personnel need
to check their department’s Standard Operating Procedures in reference to resi-
dency requirements.
Employees subject to particular residency requirements will establish residency in
compliance with that requirement within six (6) months after the calendar day of
the start of employment in the City position subject to that residency requirement
and will maintain such residency during the term of employment. For purposes of
these Personnel Rules and Regulations, residency will mean the employee’s dom-
icile.
Sec. 3.13 EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES
Public trust, safety, and City morale require that the City maintain a policy that
ensures a sense of fairness to the general public as well as internal employees
when it comes to the relationships of its employees. In order to promote the effi-
cient operation of the City and to avoid the formation of cliques, claims of sexual
harassment, or gender-based discrimination and the blurring of professional and
personal responsibilities, the following policy describes the rules for workplace re-
lationships.
Regular status employees who are members of the same family are eligible for
City employment provided that they are not in the same supervisory chain of com-
mand. No relative shall work within the same shift or station of the City, nor shall
any relative work within any supervisory capacity of another relative on a daily
basis. They may, however, be employed in different divisions of the same depart-
ment or in different departments. For purposes of defining this policy, family mem-
bers shall include; spouse, children, stepchildren, parents, grandparents, siblings,
and in-laws of the same relation.
In addition to family relationships, and for the same reasons mentioned above,
employees involved in romantic and/or sexual relationships or dating must also
observe the chain of command rules mentioned above.
Employees must notify the City if they are in violation of this policy. If the City can-
not accommodate a transfer request and one of the employees affected does not
voluntarily resign to correct the violation, the employee with the least amount of
seniority with the City will be asked to resign or be terminated.
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Sec. 3.14 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
Employees may hold other employment outside of City employment with prior ap-
proval from their Director as long as it does not interfere with the duties of the City
job and does not conflict with the interests of the City.
Sec. 3.15 REIMBURSABLE BUSINESS TRAVEL EXPENSES
The City will follow the provisions of City Code 27-62Ordinance 7978, as up-
dated; commonly known as the “Miscellaneous Expenditures Act” in determining
reimbursable expenses, which is available on the City’s Performance Pro web-
site.
Sec. 3.16 ALLOWABLE INTERVIEW AND RELOCATION EXPENSES
After advance approval has been received by the Mayor, interview and relocation
expenses shall be paid by the City of Grand Island for the recruitment of personnel.
Interview expenses, including meals, overnight accommodations, and transporta-
tion shall be provided.
Reasonable relocation expenses may be provided to new personnel for moving.
Relocation expenses shall be based on actual expenses documented by itemized
expense claims. Expenses related to the spouse for relocation may be permitted.
Under certain circumstances, approved by the Mayor, the City of Grand Island may
pay for moving expenses up to the actual amount paid.
The new employee, by this policy, is provided some discretion in the use of the
relocation allocation.
Sec. 3.17 FAMILY and MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
This policy establishes the rights and obligations of the City of Grand Island and
its employees with respect to leave necessary for medical care of employees and
their families pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act more commonly re-
ferred to as FMLA.
An employee must be employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months [the
twelve (12) months need not be consecutive] to be eligible to receive leave under
this policy. Additionally, the employee must have worked at least 1,250 hours in
the year preceding the date the employee seeks to start the leave.
Eligible employees are entitled to take up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave
during a twelve (12)-month period for the following purposes:
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Childbirth, adoption or placement of a foster child within the first twelve (12)
months after birth or placement
To care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
One’s own serious health condition that make the employee unable to per-
form the functions of his/her position
If the employee experiences a qualifying exigency that arises out of the fact
that a spouse, parent, or child has been called to or is on active duty as a
member of the National Guard or military reserves.
A serious health condition means an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or
mental condition that involves inpatient care in a hospital, hospice, or residential
medical care facility; or continuing treatment by a health care provider. The City
will observe a rolling twelve (12)-month period for purposes of tracking leave.
NOTICE OF LEAVE: When requesting leave, the employee must:
Supply sufficient information for the City to be aware that the FMLA may
apply to the leave request, as well as information regarding the anticipated
timing and duration of leave;
Provide the notice of the need for leave at least thirty (30) days in advance
or as soon as practicable;
Cooperate with all requests for information regarding whether absences are
FMLA-qualifying. Failure to comply may result in leave being delayed or
denied.
MEDICAL AND OTHER CERTIFICATIONS: Employees requesting family leave
related to the serious health condition of themselves or a child, spouse, parent, or
military caregiver leave will be required to submit a health care provider’s state-
ment verifying the need for such leave, the beginning and ending dates, and the
estimated time required. Failure to provide required certifications may result in the
denial of the leave or request for leave on an intermittent basis.
The City, at its expense, may require a medical examination by a health care pro-
vider of its own choosing if it has a reasonable question regarding the medical
certification provided by the employee. In lieu of a second opinion, the City may
contact the health care provider directly to clarify or authenticate a medical certifi-
cation, including certifications for military caregiver leave. Second opinions may
not be required for military caregiver leave.
Separate certification may also be required regarding the nature of the family mem-
ber’s military service and/or the existence of a qualifying exigency.
When both spouses are employed by the City, they are jointly entitled to a com-
bined total of twelve (12) weeks of leave if the leave is for the birth, adoption, or
placement of a foster child or to care for a parent with a serious health condition.
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Each spouse is entitled to twelve (12) weeks of leave if the leave is due to his/her
own serious health condition or to care for a son, daughter, or spouse with a seri-
ous health condition.
MILITARY CAREGIVER LEAVE: An employee who is the spouse, parent, child,
or next of kin of a current member of the armed forces who was injured while on
active duty may be eligible for up to twenty-six (26) weeks of FMLA leave in a
twelve (12)-month period.
When both spouses are employed by the City, they are jointly entitled to a com-
bined total of twenty-six (26) weeks of leave in a twelve (12)-month period, includ-
ing the types of aforementioned leave listed.
CONCURRENT LEAVE: An eligible employee that is taking FMLA leave is re-
quired to use all accrued medical leave before going on unpaid status. The em-
ployee may choose, but is not required, to use accrued vacation and annual per-
sonal leave prior to taking leave on unpaid status. Leave taken in conjunction with
worker’s compensation injuries will be counted as part of the employee’s twelve
(12) week FMLA entitlement.
INTERMITTENT LEAVE: When medically necessary, employees may take FMLA
intermittently or on a reduced schedule basis for their own serious health condition,
the serious health condition of a family member, or for military caregiver leave.
Employees are required to cooperate with the City to arrange reduced work sched-
ules or intermittent leave so as to minimize disruption of business operations.
Qualifying exigency leave may be taken intermittently without regard to medical
necessity or disruption of business operations.
Leave because of the birth or adoption of a child may not be taken intermittently
and must be completed within the twelve (12)-month period beginning on the date
of birth or placement of the child.
BENEFITS WHILE ON LEAVE: During any period of leave under this policy, an
employee’s group health insurance coverage will be maintained at the same level
and under the same conditions as before the leave began. Employees who nor-
mally made a contribution toward their health insurance coverage must continue
to do so. If the employee has leave banks accrued and is using them, the em-
ployee’s contribution will be collected in the same manner as if the employee were
reporting to work. However, if the employee’s leave banks have been exhausted,
the employee must arrange with the Finance Department prior to the start of their
leave, for the payment of the employee’s share of the premiums and other volun-
tary deductions to be made during their absence. Once an employee has ex-
hausted all leave banks, they will not accrue any other benefits. This includes va-
cation time, medical leave time, holidays, and annual personal leave, and VEBA.
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RETURN TO DUTY: An employee who has taken leave for his/her own serious
health condition will be required to present certification of fitness for duty from a
health care provider prior to returning to work. Failure to provide certification may
cause denial of reinstatement.
Upon return to duty, an employee is entitled to restoration of the former position or
an equivalent position with equivalent pay and benefits.
Sec. 3.18 CITY HALL CLOSURE
When the decision to close City Hall has been determined during regular business
hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) a citywide notice will be sent notifying employees of
the closure as well as an announcement made over the City Hall intercom.
During regular business hours as well as after hours (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.) em-
ployees have the opportunity to call 385-5444 Ext. 511 and a message of the clo-
sure will be recorded by the City Administrator. This message only applies for the
date stated within the message.
The written and verbal announcement for closure during regular business
hours will be as follows (and sent to Department Directors prior to the clo-
sure release to give the Director an opportunity to notify emergency and
essential personnel within their department):
Due to the (condition of closure) City Hall will be closing today at (time) and
will reopen tomorrow for regular business hours. Personnel that are not es-
sential during (condition of closure), as determined by your Department Di-
rector, will make arrangements to leave City Hall at the determined closing
time. Employees are encouraged to consider their own safety when decid-
ing whether to travel to and from work. A message will be left at 385-5444
Ext 511 if the closure of City Hall is determined for tomorrow.
The verbal announcement of City Hall closure after hours for the prior busi-
ness day will be recorded as follows:
Due to the (conditions of closure) today (state date) City Hall will be closed
and will reopen tomorrow (state date) for regular business hours. All per-
sonnel determined essential by the Department Directors will report to work.
The Department Director will determine who is essential and who is not and will
confirm this decision within the employee’s job description or verbally during the
event.
The employees’ pay will be handled in the following manner:
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If City Hall is closed on the employee’s regularly scheduled work day, the
employee is paid regular pay for his/her scheduled hours for that day. If City
Hall is open for any part of the day and the employee chooses not to come
in, the employee will use vacation or personal time.
If the employee had already scheduled the day off, they will use the leave
hours they already requested. (i.e. vacation, funeral, etc.).
Sec. 3.19 POSITION CLASSIFICATION
The Human Resources Department will be responsible for the maintenance of a
classification plan based on an analysis of duties of each position in the City. Writ-
ten specifications, also known as job descriptions, will be approved by the City
Administrator. Each description will define the class, summarize the duties to be
performed, and establish the minimum standards of experience and qualifications
required for appointment. Duties described in the job description may not be all-
inclusive and do not restrict the assignment of other duties.
Each Department Director is responsible for the assignment of duties, location of
work, tools and equipment furnished, work schedule, and working conditions. Di-
rectors may request a classification review of any position in his/her department at
any time.
With the approval of the Department Director an employee may request a classifi-
cation review of his/her own position at any time, provided the position has not
been reviewed within the last six (6) months. Such requests will be submitted to
the Human Resources Director in writing through the Department Director.
Sec. 3.20 EMPLOYMENT CATEGORIES
Each employee is employed in a classification that is considered either “exempt”
or “non-exempt”. Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay under the
Fair Labor Standards Act for hours worked over forty (40) in the same workweek.
Exempt employees are not entitled to such overtime pay. In addition to these dis-
tinctions, each employee will also fall into one of the following employment cate-
gories:
TEMPORARY employees are those who are hired as interim replacements to tem-
porarily supplement the work force, or to assist in the completion of a specific pro-
ject. Employment assignments in this category are of a limited duration. Employ-
ment beyond any initially stated period does not in any way imply a change in
employment status. While temporary employees receive all legally mandated ben-
efits, such as worker’s compensation and social security, they are not eligible for
any other benefit programs offered by the City of Grand Island.
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SEASONAL employees are those who are hired to temporarily supplement the
work force for a specific season, e.g. aquatics, summer parks programs, mowing,
etc. Employment assignments in this category are of a limited duration. Employ-
ment beyond any initially stated period does not in any way imply a change in
employment status. While seasonal employees receive all legally mandated ben-
efits, such as worker’s compensation and social security, they are not eligible for
any other benefit programs offered by the City of Grand Island.
REGULAR PART-TIME employees are those that work less than forty (40) hours
per week and are not seasonal, temporary or in their introductory period. Employ-
ees that work thirty (30) hours per week or more are eligible for single coverage
health insurance benefits. Employees that work less than thirty (30) hours per
week will not be eligible to take part in the City’s health plan. Benefits for regular
part-time employees, who work at least thirty (30) hours per week, are prorated
based on their average hours of work during the year.
REGULAR FULL-TIME employees are those who are not in a temporary, introduc-
tory, or part-time status and who are regularly scheduled to work a full-time sched-
ule with the City. These employees are eligible for the City’s benefits program.
Sec. 3.21 INTRODUCTORY PERIOD
All employees, other than temporary or seasonal, shall normally serve an introduc-
tory period as determined by the department that shall not be less than six (6)
months. The introductory period is an essential part of the employment selection
process. It gives the City and the employee the opportunity to make sure the job
is a good fit. An employee’s performance that does not meet required standards
may be terminated without recourse within the introductory period. When it is de-
termined that the services of the employee have not been acceptable, the Depart-
ment Director shall notify the employee in writing of the date that the termination
will be in effect. A performance report, together with a copy of the termination shall
be forwarded to the Human Resources Department and City Administrator for ap-
proval.
A newly hired employee will accrue vacation during the introductory period, but it
will not be considered “earned” until the introductory period is successfully com-
pleted. An employee that leaves the City’s employ during the introductory period
will not be compensated for the accrued vacation.
A performance evaluation and change of status form that requests the employee
be removed from the introductory status will signify successful completion of the
introductory period. The Department Director may extend the introductory period
upon written notification to the employee and the Human Resources Director.
While serving the introductory period, an employee may be appointed or promoted
to a position in a different class. When this occurs, the employee will begin a new
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introductory period for the position to which he/she has been appointed or pro-
moted. The same is true for employees that request reassignment into a different
position. Vacation will accrue based on total years of service with the City.
An employee may also serve additional introductory periods in the case of a pro-
motion. When promoted, an employee will serve an introductory period that resem-
bles that required for the original appointment.
Sec. 3.22 REGULAR STATUS
Once an employee successfully completes his/her introductory period, the em-
ployee is then appointed to regular status.
Upon appointment to regular status, an employee will receive the following vaca-
tion time:
1. Upon completion of the six (6) month introductory period – five (5) days
2. Upon completion of a one (1) year period – an additional five (5) days
Regular status employees will then begin accruing vacation leave and be eligible
to use accrued vacation at the rate established by these rules.
Sec. 3.23 HOURS OF WORK
The forty (40) hour workweek shall be the standard workweek unless otherwise
provided. All employees may be required to work over forty (40) hours per week.
Employees in non-exempt classifications shall be compensated at a rate of time
and one half of their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over forty (40) in the
work week. Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime for hours worked in
excess of forty (40) during the workweek. For purposes of calculating overtime,
hours worked shall include actual hours worked and shall include vacation and
holidays. Any payment for time not actually worked (leave time) shall not count
towards the calculation of overtime. Overtime shall not be paid more than once for
the same hours worked.
Department Directors may establish work periods and hours of work, which differ
from the standard to meet special department needs or workloads with the ap-
proval of the City Administrator.
COMPENSATORY TIME: A non-expemtexempt employee shall have the option
of accruing compensatory leave time at a rate of one and one-half (1 ½) times the
actual hours worked in lieu of the payment of overtime. Employees may carry a
maximum of not more than eighty (80) hours of compensatory time (53.33 hours
of actual time worked). The compensatory time off shall be taken at a time mutually
agreed upon by the employee and the supervisor, but must be taken by the last
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full pay period in March following the end of the calendar year in which it is earned.
Compensatory time carried over to the new year will be used first. Compensatory
time remaining at the end of this period shall be paid in cash. The employee retains
the right to cash out his/her compensatory time at any time. It is understood that
the usage of the compensatory time is to be requested just like annual leave, and
may be denied as may any other leave. Requests for the use of accrued compen-
satory time shall not be unreasonably denied.
Compensatory time may be taken in lieu of time and half pay for overtime worked
if approved by the Department Director. Each hour of overtime worked will be cred-
ited at one and one-half (1-1/2) hours of time that can be taken off at a later date.
The use of Compensatory time must be permitted by the Department policies and
meet the Department’s needs. These hours must be recorded in the payroll system
at the time of accrual and use.
When allowed by the Department Director, an employee may accrue no more than
sixty (60) hours of compensatory time in a calendar year. Any exceptions to this
provision must have the written authorization of the Human Resources Director.
LUNCH PERIODS: Lunch periods may be established in one (1) hour or one half
(1/2) hour increments. In the event that the employee is required to work through
the lunch period or have lunch at their desk, the time will be added to the hours
worked for the day.
REST PERIODS: Rest periods, more commonly referred to as “breaks” may be
taken in fifteen (15) minute increments during each half workday when possible.
No more than one (1) break per half workday is permitted. Employees are encour-
aged to take breaks when the work load allows, but may not save up break time to
use in larger increments than fifteen (15) minutes or to leave work early. Break
time is to be used in the spirit in which is intended, and abuse of rest periods may
be cause for disciplinary action.
SALARY TABLES: The City Human Resources Department in conjunction with the
Finance Department will maintain salary tables for approved classifications as pre-
scribed by City Ordinance. The City may revise the salary tables when changes in
classes, availability of labor supply, prevailing rates of pay/comparability, or eco-
nomic conditions so dictate. The new salary tables will become effective upon the
effective date of the ordinance that has been approved by the Mayor and City
Council.
All new employees will normally be hired at Step 1 of the pay grade of their position.
However, due to extenuating circumstances, an employee may be hired at a higher
step with the written approval of the City Administrator. Employees will remain in
each step for at least one (1) year with their performance to be evaluated on the
anniversary of the change of status.
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Prior to advancing in a step or grade, employees will be evaluated on their perfor-
mance at least annually. An employee must receive satisfactory performance rat-
ings in order to receive an increase in pay, other than a salary table adjustment.
Such adjustments in pay shall be effective on the first day of a pay period falling
on or immediately after the employee is eligible for the pay increase.
An employee receiving the highest possible rating in all categories may be consid-
ered for more than a one-step increase when recommended by the Department
Director and approved by the Human Resources Director and City Administrator.
PROMOTIONS: An employee who is internally promoted will be placed in the low-
est step of his/her new pay grade that will permit an increase of at least three (3)
percent of their step on the previous pay grade. Employees who are offered a
position from an external City posting, may negotiate the terms of the offer. In both
circumstances, Aafter successfully completing the six (6) month introductory pe-
riod in his/her new position, he/she may be reviewed by their Department Director
for a step increase at this time.
DEMOTIONS: The pay of any employee who is demoted will be on the same step
of the pay grade for the job classification to which the employee is being demoted.
The City Administrator may at his/her discretion place the demoted employee on
a step of the new pay grade that will ensure that the pay of the demoted employee
has been reduced. The employee will remain in the demoted step for at least one
(1) year with their performance to be evaluated on the anniversary of the change
of status.
PAY PERIODS: All employees will be paid biweekly. The pay period may be larger
or smaller than two (2) weeks. The Finance Director may, at his/her own discretion,
because of unforeseen incidents, change the day on which paychecks will be is-
sued. If a holiday falls in the payroll processing week, the direct deposits may be
delayed by one day. Direct deposit is required for all City employees.
SAFE HARBOR: The City uses a payroll cycle that runs bi-weekly [every two (2)
weeks]. Any employee that identifies a mistake in his/her paycheck should contact
his/her supervisor and/or the Payroll Specialist so that it may be corrected. The
City makes every effort to correctly process its payroll and prohibits improper de-
ductions. Any such errors will be corrected as they are identified.
CALL BACK PAY: An employee that is called into work from his/her home will be
eligible to receive compensation at the rate of time-and-one-half (1 ½) for the ac-
tual hours they are engaging in work.
WORKING OUT OF CLASS: In the event of a temporary change of an employee
to another job classification for a period of three (3) consecutive working days, or
three (3) working days in one (1) week, the employee will receive any additional
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pay which may be attributable to that temporary job classification, moving to the
next closest step in the new pay range that guarantees at least a three percent
(3%) increase. Nothing in this provision shall require or limit the City from providing
compensation for a temporary job reclassification for a period under three (3) days.
Sec. 3.24 REMOTE WORK
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Remote work allows employees to work at home or in a satellite location for all or
part of their workweek. The City considers remote work to be a viable, flexible work
option when both the employee and the job are suited to such an arrangement.
Remote work may be appropriate for some employees and jobs but not for others.
Remote work is not an entitlement, it is not a City-wide benefit, and it in no way
changes the terms and conditions of employment.
Remote work arrangements will be determined by the Department Director. Any
remote work arrangement made will be on a trial basis for the first three months.
Remote work may be discontinued at will and at any time at the request of either
the remote worker or the City. Every effort will be made to provide 30 days’ notice
of such change of a remote work arrangement.
Further details of the Remote Work policy are available on the City’s Performance
Pro website.
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CHAPTER FOUR
LEAVE POLICIES
Employees qualify for the following leave banks only if they are regular status em-
ployees that work an average of thirty (30) hours per week. Employees that work
on an average of less than forty (40) but more than thirty (30) shall receive the
following leave on a prorated basis.
Sec. 4.01 LEAVE
The following types of leave are established and shall apply to all employees cov-
ered by these rules and regulations:
1. Paid Holidays 7. Administrative Leave
2. Vacation Leave 8. Leave of Absence
3. Medical Leave 9. Bereavement Leave
4. Accident Leave 10. Family Medical Leave
5. Military Leave 11. Annual Personal Leave
6. Court Leave 12. Compensatory Time
13. Convenience Day
All departments shall maintain a record of each employee accounting for time
worked. Requests for leave must be entered into MUNIS indicating the kind of
leave, duration, and dates of departure and return. Requests must be approved
prior to taking the leave. In the case of an unforeseeable medical or other emer-
gency situation, the request shall be completed and submitted for approval imme-
diately upon the employee’s return to duty. Unless a request approved by the su-
pervisor substantiates an absence, an employee shall not be paid for any absence
from scheduled work hours.
Once an employee has exhausted all leave banks, they will not accrue any other
benefits. This includes vacation time, medical leave time, holidays and annual per-
sonal days.
Sec. 4.02 PAID HOLIDAYS
The City recognizes the following holidays as paid holidays and the dates that they
will be observed on:
New Year’s Day January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Third Monday in January
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4
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Labor Day First Monday in September
Veterans’ Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Day after Thanksgiving Day Fourth Friday in November
Christmas Day December 25
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday.
When a holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday. The
Mayor may designate such special holidays as circumstances merit.
Non-exempt regular full-time and part-time employees who are required to work
on a holiday will be granted overtime pay for the time period worked. Regular part-
time employees, who work an average of at least thirty (30) hours per week, will
be eligible for paid holidays on a prorated basis.
Temporary and seasonal employees are not eligible for paid holidays, and if re-
quired to work on a holiday will be paid for the time worked at their normal rate of
pay.
If a holiday occurs while an employee is on Worker’s Compensation or other disa-
bility compensation, no credit for the holiday will be allowed. In order to receive
pay for an observed holiday, an employee must not have been absent without pay
on the workday immediately preceding and immediately following the holiday un-
less excused by his/her supervisor.
Employees in classifications that do not provide for overtime pay (exempt) shall
receive annually a Convenience Day to be used as one (1) full day of leave. The
employee’s supervisor must approve the date selected.
Sec. 4.03 VACATION LEAVE
Vacation leave must be used in not less than one-half (1/2) may be taken in one-
tenth (1/10) hour increments.
All regular status full-time employees are eligible to take vacation leave as it is
earned and will accrue vacation leave in bi-weekly increments in the following man-
ner:
1. Upon successfully completing the six (6) month introductory period, an em-
ployee will have available forty (40) hours of vacation time. The employee
will accrue an additional forty (40) hours in the second six (6) months of
continuous service following the introductory period.
2. Years 2 through 4 Eighty (80) hours
3. Years 5 through 6 One hundred twenty hours (120)
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4. Years 7 through 8 One hundred twenty-eight hours (128)
5. Years 9 through 10 One hundred thirty-six hours (136)
6. Years 11 through 12 One hundred forty-four hours (144)
7. Year 13 One hundred fifty-two hours (152)
8. Years 14 through 19 One hundred sixty hours (160)
9. Years 20 through 24 One hundred eighty hours (180)
10. Year 25 and beyond Two hundred hours (200)
Regular part-time status employees who work at least thirty (30) hours per week,
will accrue vacation at a prorated amount based on the average hours worked.
Employees who are promoted to full time from another status will accrue vacation
based upon the full time status date.
Temporary and seasonal employees are not eligible for paid vacations.
Directors will make every effort to grant requested vacation time; however, it must
be approved in advance and will be granted on the basis of work requirements of
the department. Seniority will be considered when scheduling vacations within the
department.
Each employee will take a period of vacation that allows him or her to be away
from the workplace for a minimum of five (5) consecutive work days which may
include the use of annual leave. Holidays, which occur during an employee’s va-
cation, do not count as vacation time.
CARRY-OVER
Employees will be allowed to carry-over the maximum amount of vacation that they
earn in one year, plus eighty (80) hours. Current vacation time and carry-over time
may be used during a single calendar year when authorized.
Accrual of vacation ceases when an employee accrues the maximum he or she
can earn in a year, plus eighty (80) hours carried over from the prior year. An
employee who fails to use his/her vacation time through the employee’s own deci-
sion loses all but the maximum carry-over amounts as mentioned above. The Hu-
man Resources Director and City Administrator may waive the provisions of this
section in extreme circumstances for the good of the City.
TRANSFERS
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When an employee transfers from one department to another in the City Personnel
System, his/her vacation accrual will be transferred to the new department. Trans-
fers made for the convenience of the employee will result in loss of preference in
the scheduling of vacation time.
PAYMENT FOR VACATION TIME NOT TAKEN
Upon separation, regular status employees will be paid in cash for all unused ac-
crued vacation. In the event of the death of a regular status employee, payment
will be made to the employee’s beneficiary or estate for all unused accrued vaca-
tion time.
VACATION BUY DOWN
Employees shall be permitted to cash in vacation hours once annually during the
last pay period of October. An employee may not buy vacation hours below a
remaining balance of 80 hours. The maximum number of hours that can be cashed
in during the buy down is 80 hours per fiscal year. Employees must declare the
maximum number of hours they will buy down by July 31st of each year. Employ-
ees may reduce the number of buy down hours declared if the request is made
prior to September 1st and approved by the Department Director.
ADVANCE VACATION
The City Administrator may advance vacation leave to a regular status employee
in an amount not to exceed that which the employee would earn during the calen-
dar year. Employees who have been advanced vacation leave will reimburse the
City for all used unearned vacation leave upon separation.
Sec. 4.04 MEDICAL LEAVE
Medical leave will be charged in one-half (1/2) may be taken in one-tenth (1/10)
hour increments.
Medical leave is defined as a period in which an employee is incapacitated for
performance of his/her duties by sickness or injury. It may be a period when an
employee is away from work because of medical, surgical, dental, or optical ap-
pointments, or treatment. An employee would qualify for medical leave in the event
that his/her exposure to a contagious disease would jeopardize the health of others
by being present at the workplace.
Another situation where an employee would qualify for medical leave is to care for
an immediate family member that is ill or injured. For purposes of medical leave,
“immediate family member” shall mean a child, spouse, parent, and parents-in-
law, and grandparent. “Child” shall include a biological, adopted or foster child, a
stepchild, a legal ward, or a child of a person standing “in loco parentis”. Medical
leave may also be used to cover disabilities related to pregnancy.
ACCRUAL OF MEDICAL LEAVE
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Medical leave will be accrued at a rate of eight (8) hours per month for full-time
regular status employees. Part-time regular status employees, who work at least
(thirty) 30 hours per week, will accrue medical leave based on their average hours
of work. The maximum amount of medical leave that may be accrued is one-thou-
sand one-hundred and six fifty (1,1,10650) hours.
RESTRICTIONS ON MEDICAL LEAVE USE
Department Directors may grant medical leave with pay in accordance with the
following provisions:
Medical leave may not be granted in advance of accrual.
Medical leave may not be used as vacation leave.
Introductory period employees will be entitled to medical leave at the same rate
as regular status employees.
Leave without pay may be granted for sickness and disability extending beyond
earned balances in accordance with FMLA leave, if applicable.
After six (6) continuous months of service, vacation leave balances may be
used for medical leave when medical leave balances have been exhausted.
The amount of medical leave granted for necessary care of a sick member of
an employee’s immediate family may not exceed eighty (80) hours per year
unless the Department Director grants more time because of unusual circum-
stances. In instances where extended care is needed (beyond eighty [80] hours
per year), the qualifying family member must meet the definition of a serious
health condition as defined by the Family Medical Leave Act.
The amount of medical leave charged against an employee’s accrual will be
computed on the basis of the exact number of days or hours an employee is
scheduled to work, not to exceed eight (8) hours when leave is utilized.
Holidays or other regular days off will not be counted in charging medical leave.
Extended or planned medical leave needs to be requested in advance when-
ever possible, e.g., surgery, maternity leave, etc.
Employees are encouraged to use annual personal leave for non-emergency
dental, optical, medical appointments, and examinations. Medical leave may
be denied for the same by the Department Director if annual personal leave
balances are available for the employee’s use.
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When an employee transfers within the City Personnel System, the employee’s
medical leave accrual will be transferred to the new assignment with the em-
ployee.
Employees who are laid off and reinstated will have restored that portion of
their unused medical leave accrual.
The applicability of the Family and Medical Leave Act Policy must be deter-
mined at the time medical leave is requested.
When an employee is unable to perform his/her duties due to an injury or sick-
ness arising from the course of employment, any available leave may be used
for the period of time that no compensation is allowed pursuant to Section 48-
119 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes, commonly known as Nebraska
Worker’s Compensation Law. If no leave is available, accident leave may be
used for the period of time that no compensation is allowed under said law.
All medical leave accruals will expire on the date of separation and no em-
ployee will be reimbursed for outstanding medical leave at the time of separa-
tion except as provided in these rules and regulations.
COMPENSATION FOR UNUSED MEDICAL LEAVE
All non-union employees will have a contribution made into a VEBA (Voluntary
Employee Benefits Association) Trust in the employee’s name for fifty-three per-
cent (503%) of their accumulated medical leave at the time of their retirement, not
to exceed five six hundred fifty-threenine and a half hours (calculated at 503% x
1,10650 = 553609.5). The amount of contribution will be based upon the em-
ployee’s salary at the time of retirement.
Department Directors will have a contribution made into a VEBA Trust in the em-
ployee’s name for one-half (1/2) of their accumulated medical leave, not to exceed
thirty (30) days of pay, upon his/her resignation. The contribution will be based on
the employee’s salary at the time of separation. Compensation at retirement for
unused medical leave will be the same as provided for all other employees above.
In the event of the death of an employee, payment will be made to the employee’s
beneficiary or estate.
REPORTING OF ABSENCE ON MEDICAL LEAVE
In the event that an employee is absent from work, for reasons that entitle the
employee to use medical leave, the employee is responsible for notifying his/her
supervisor at least thirty (30) minutes prior to duty time. If the employee fails to
notify his/her supervisor or the person designated to receive such calls, no medical
leave will be approved, except in unusual circumstances to be determined by the
Department Director.
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Immediately upon return to work, the employee must complete a leave request.
INVESTIGATION OF USE OF MEDICAL LEAVE
Department Directors may investigate the alleged illness of an employee absent
on medical leave. False or fraudulent use of medical leave may be cause for dis-
ciplinary action and may result in termination.
MEDICAL STATEMENT
An employee who is absent on medical leave for more than three (3) consecutive
days because of an illness of his/her own, or that of an immediate family member,
will be required to furnish a statement signed by the attending physician or other
proof of illness satisfactory to the Department Director before returning to work.
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Sec. 4.05 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Bereavement leave shall be granted to eligible employees for up to two (2) days
per calendar year for non-immediate family members. Non-immediate family mem-
ber shall mean aunts, great-aunts, uncles, great-uncles, nieces and nephews. Any
portion of a work day used for bereavement leave shall be considered a full day of
bereavement leave. An employee shall be eligible to use up to three (3) days of
paid bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member which in-
cludes parents, spouses, children, step-children, siblings, grandparents, great-
grandparents, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and in-laws of the same relation,
regardless of when it occurs. In addition to the use of bereavement leave as set
forth hereafter, medical leave may be granted at the discretion of the Department
Director and City Administrator for the death of a member of an employee’s imme-
diate family because of unusual circumstances. To attend the funeral of someone
other than immediate and non-immediate family, an employee shall take vacation
or annual personal leave.
Sec. 4.06 COURT LEAVE
An employee who is required to serve as a witness or juror in a federal, state,
county, police, municipal court, or as a litigant in a case resulting directly from the
employee’s work with the City, will be granted court leave with full pay to serve in
that capacity.
An employee who is called to testify in other litigation that does not involve the
employee’s employment with the City, will not be granted court leave but may use
vacation leave, compensatory time, or leave without pay.
An employee who is called as a witness or for jury duty will provide his/her super-
visor with the original summons or subpoena from the court and at the conclusion
of duty, a signed statement from the clerk of the court, or other evidence showing
actual time in attendance in court.
Fees received for jury service in a federal, state, or county court will be deposited
with the Finance Director upon the employee’s receipt. This does not apply to
funds received by employees who would not have been on duty with the City.
Sec. 4.07 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Department Directors may grant administrative leave with pay for the following
purposes:
To participate in examinations, funerals, and activities directly related to his/her
work.
To investigate a disciplinary issue.
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To compete for positions in the City Personnel System.
To present grievances or appeals to a government official.
Department Directors may not grant administrative leave in excess of fifteen (15)
days. The Mayor must approve requests for leave in excess of fifteen (15) days.
Sec. 4.08 MILITARY LEAVE
The City will follow provisions relating to military leave as provided by Nebraska
Statutes. Additional Active Duty Leave will be granted for members of the military
when they have been called to active duty and the period as defined under State
statute has expired. The eligible employee will receive pay for two (2) additional
pay periods, minus any hours that he/she is available to work during that period.
The employee’s health insurance benefits may remain in place at the same pre-
mium level for three (3) additional calendar months at their request.
An employee will only be eligible to receive the additional Active Duty Leave one
(1) time during the course of a military action.
Sec. 4.09 ACCIDENT LEAVE
Accident leave is provided by the City to allow a period of recovery from on-the-
job accidents. Full pay and benefits will be provided for 150 consecutive calendar
days, subject to the waiting provisions in Section 48-119 of the Nebraska Workers
Compensation Law. Pursuant to that provision, no compensation will be allowed
for the first seven (7) calendar days after a disability begins unless that disability
continues for six (6) weeks or longer. When the disability lasts less than six (6)
weeks, employees may use any additional leave for the initial seven (7) days and
will be granted accident leave if no other leave is available.
Employees governed by the Civil Service Act of the State of Nebraska will be pro-
vided accident leave according to state statute.
Workers Compensation Benefits that replace lost salary are to be retained by the
employee and the City will supplement these benefits up to the full gross salary
during the period of time that the employee continues to receive salary benefits
under these rules.
Should the employee receiving accident leave pay, collect from any other party for
wages, he/she must reimburse the City for wages paid as accident leave to the
extent wages are collected from any other party.
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Sec. 4.10 LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Department Directors may grant request for an employee a leave of absence with-
out pay for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days if no leave banks are available.
The Human Resources Director will approve or deny the thirty (30) day request.
The Mayor must approve a request for a leave of absence without pay in excess
of thirty (30) days.
Sec. 4.11 ANNUAL PERSONAL LEAVE
Annual personal leave must be used in not less than one (1) hour increments. The
City provides two (2) non-cumulative annual personal leave days to all full-time
regular status employees that will be granted at the beginning of the calendar year
and must be used by December 15th. Annual personal leave days are provided to
employees to use in lieu of medical days for routine medical visits and to allow
employees to take care of other personal business. Annual personal leave days
are not paid out at separation of employment.
Sec. 4.12 CONVENIENCE DAY
One convenience day will be granted each calendar year to all exempt employees.
This leave must be used in a full-day increment by December 15th and the date of
leave approved by the employee’s supervisor. A convenience day is not paid out
at time of separation.
Sec. 4.13 FAMILY MILITARY LEAVE
LEAVE ENTITLEMENT
The City of Grand Island will grant a leave of absence to all eligible employees
who are the spouse or parent of a person called to military service lasting 179 days
or longer with the State or the United States pursuant to the orders of the Governor
or the President of the United States. The City of Grand Island shall provide up to
thirty (30) days of unpaid family military leave to an eligible employee during the
time federal or state deployment orders are in effect.
EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY
An employee must have been employed by The City of Grand Island for at least
twelve (12) months and have been employed for at least 1,250 hours of service
during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the commencement of
the leave to be eligible for family military leave.
NOTICE TO COMPANY/CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY
An employee must give at least fourteen (14) days notice of the intended date upon
which the family military leave will commence if leave will consist of five or more
consecutive work days. Where able, the employee shall consult with his/her su-
pervisor to schedule the leave so as not to unduly disrupt the operations of the City
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of Grand Island. Employees taking family military leave for less than five (5) con-
secutive days shall give his/her supervisor advanced notice as is practicable. The
City of Grand Island may require certification from the proper military authority to
verify the employee’s eligibility for the family military leave requested.
REINSTATEMENT RIGHTS
Any employee who exercises the right to family military leave, upon expiration of
the leave, shall be entitled to be restored by the City of Grand Island to the position
held by the employee when the leave commenced or to a position with equivalent
seniority status, employee benefits, pay, and other terms and conditions of em-
ployment. During any family military leave, an employee is required to use all ac-
crued annual personal leave and/or vacation leave before going on unpaid status.
BENEFITS WHILE ON LEAVE
During any period of leave under this policy, an employee’s group health insurance
coverage will be maintained at the same level and under the same conditions as
before the leave began. Employees who normally made a contribution toward their
health insurance coverage must continue to do so. If the employee has leave
banks accrued and is using them, the employee’s contribution will be collected in
the same manner as if the employee were reporting to work. However, if the em-
ployee’s leave banks have been exhausted, the employee must arrange with the
Finance Department prior to the start of their leave, for the payment of the em-
ployee’s share of the premiums and other voluntary deductions. Once an em-
ployee has exhausted all leave banks, they will not accrue any other benefits. This
includes vacation time, medical leave time, holidays and annual personal days.
Taking family military leave shall not result in the loss of any employee benefit
accrued before the date on which the leave commenced.
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CHAPTER 5
BENEFITS
To be eligible for benefits with the City, employees must be classified as a regular
status employee and regularly work thirty (30) hours per week.
Sec. 5.01 HEALTH INSURANCE
Health insurance benefits are offered to regular status full-time employees. This
insurance covers the employee and the employee’s spouse and children, when
eligible. Regular status part-time employees that maintain an average of at least
thirty (30) hours of work per week are eligible for single coverage benefits only.
The City maintains the right to require employees to pay a portion of the insurance
premium cost.
Employees are eligible to participate in the program on the first of the month fol-
lowing two (2) full calendar months of full time employment. A copy of the current
health benefit plan will be given to all eligible new employees in the orientation
process and is available to all personnel who request it through the Human Re-
sources Department.
The City of Grand Island will comply with all Consolidated Omnibus Budget Rec-
onciliation Act (COBRA) laws that apply to each employee as he/she leaves em-
ployment.
Sec. 5.02 DENTAL INSURANCE
Dental insurance benefits are offered to regular status full-time employees. This
insurance covers the employee and the employee’s spouse and children, when
eligible. Regular status part-time employees that maintain an average of at least
thirty (30) hours of work per week are eligible for single coverage benefits only.
The City maintains the right to require employees to pay a portion of the insurance
premium cost.
Employees are eligible to participate in the program on the first of the month fol-
lowing two (2) full calendar months of full time employment. A copy of the current
dental benefit plan will be given to all eligible new employees in the orientation
process and is available to all personnel who request it through the Human Re-
sources Department.
The City of Grand Island will comply with all Consolidated Omnibus Budget Rec-
onciliation Act (COBRA) laws that apply to each employee as he/she leaves em-
ployment.
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Sec. 5.03 VISION INSURANCE
Vision insurance benefits are offered to regular status full-time employees. This
insurance covers the employee and the employee’s spouse and children, when
eligible. Regular status part-time employees that maintain an average of at least
thirty (30) hours of work per week are eligible for single coverage benefits only.
The City maintains the right to require employees to pay the insurance premium
cost.
Employees are eligible to participate in the program on the first of the month fol-
lowing two (2) full calendar months of full time employment. A copy of the current
vision benefit plan will be given to all eligible new employees in the orientation
process and is available to all personnel who request it through the Human Re-
sources Department.
The City of Grand Island will comply with all Consolidated Omnibus Budget Rec-
onciliation Act (COBRA) laws that apply to each employee as he/she leaves em-
ployment.
Sec. 5.04 LIFE/ACCIDENTAL DEATH INSURANCE
All regular status employees who work on average at least thirty (30) hours per
week will receive City-paid life/accidental death insurance coverage. This insur-
ance covers the employee and the employee’s spouse and children, when eligible.
Employees are eligible to participate in the program on the first of the month fol-
lowing two (2) full calendar months of full time employment. Employees may obtain
additional life and accidental death insurance at their own expense through the
City.
A copy of the current life insurance benefit plan will be given to all eligible new
hires during orientation and is available to all personnel who request it through the
Human Resources Department.
Sec. 5.05 CAFETERIA PLAN
The City provides employees with the opportunity to set money aside from their
paychecks into a cafeteria plan. This plan allows an employee to set money aside
for expected medical, daycare expenses, and non-employer sponsored premiums
on a pre-tax basis. For more details, contact the Human Resources Department.
Sec. 5.06 RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
The City provides a retirement savings plan that full time employees are eligible
for immediately. Participation is mandatory upon the first day of employment. Em-
ployees defer six and one-half percent (6.5%) (pre-tax) of their pay into the retirement
savings plan. The City matches the six and one-half percent (6.5%) contributed by
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the employee. (Amended by Ordinance 9781, effective October 11, 2020.) Employees direct 100%
of employee and employer contributions. The vesting schedule is as follows:
1 year = 670%
2 years = 780%
3 years = 890%
4 years = 9100%
5 years =100%
AMENDMENTS
The City reserves the right to change the retirement savings plan in accordance
with mandatory existing and future statutes or federal legislation or regulations.
Sec. 5.07 LONG TERM DISABILITY
The City provides its employees with long term disability coverage. Employees are
eligible for coverage the first of the month following two (2) full calendar months of
continuous full time employment.
Sec. 5.08 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Tuition reimbursement may be available after six (6) months of employment sub-
ject to the following qualifications, for the purpose of enhancing the knowledge and
skills of employees to better perform their current duties:
Qualification Process – the determination of whether a request qualifies for
the tuition reimbursement program shall be made by the Department Director and
City Administrator based on the following considerations:
There is budget authority.
The course is to be a core course offered by an accredited college or
university which is directly related to the job of the employee and books
and fees are necessary for the course.
There is Department Director and City Administrator approval.
The employee requesting reimbursement is not eligible for other assis-
tance programs.
Approval Process – To receive tuition reimbursement the employee must
submit a “Tuition Request Form”, which contains the qualification infor-
mation listed above as well as the employee’s financial request prior to be-
ginning the course.
Reimbursement will be allowed for books and other fees. Tuition reimbursement is
available only to regular full-time status employees. If the employee is eligible for
other assistance programs the City will provide secondary benefits only.
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Reimbursement Process – Any employee requesting tuition reimbursement
will submit a grade report indicating the grade received for the class that
was taken. Reimbursement will be as follows:
A or B – 100%
C – 85%
The City makes no commitment to provide for the total cost of a higher education
course or for all courses leading to a degree. Each course shall be evaluated sep-
arately on its merit by the Department Director and the City Administrator to deter-
mine eligibility for tuition and related expense reimbursement. Doctoral or PhD
level classes and degree programs are not eligible for reimbursement.
The Department Director will include the request for reimbursement in the next
payroll period after appropriate documentation is received by the Human Re-
sources Department.
Sec. 5.09 BILINGUAL PAY
Employees who are proficient in an approved second language will be paid $1,500
per calendar year, payable in the second check in November. In order for an em-
ployee to collect bilingual pay, the employee must be actively employed in Novem-
ber. The Department Director will determine whether bilingual skills are needed
based upon the interaction of the department with the public. If bilingual skills are
needed, the Department Director will determine which languages are “approved”
based upon the needs of the department as they relate to the demographics of
Grand Island.
A test will be given by the Human Resources Department to test the proficiency of
the employees in each approved language before an employee is eligible for bilin-
gual pay. The bilingual test will measure, among other things, an employee’s con-
versational ability.
Bilingual pay will be prorated based on the employee’s average hours worked. An
employee that is hired as an interpreter will not be eligible for bilingual pay.
Sec. 5.10 CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
Some departments require certain items of clothing as standard equipment. In
those instances where a requirement has been imposed, the cost of said require-
ment will be either partially or fully paid by the City. Allowances vary by department
and are subject to labor contracts. Non-union and seasonal employees who re-
ceive reimbursement and leave the City within three (3) months of the reimburse-
ment will be required to return said reimbursement on a pro-rated basis.
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Sec. 5.11 VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ASSOCIATION (VEBA)
All non-union employees will be eligible to participate in the group VEBA. A contri-
bution will be made on the employee’s behalf each pay period. Employees will
have access to the money in their VEBA account for eligible medical expenses
upon their separation with the City. Human Resources will provide employees with
material that further defines the plan.
Sec. 5.12 LONGEVITY
In addition to an employee's base salary, each full time employee shall annually
receive longevity pay based upon the total length of service with the City. Such
pay shall be effective beginning with the first full pay period following completion
of the specified years of service. Payment shall be made on a prorated basis on
each regular pay day. The following annual longevity pay rate schedule shall apply:
5 years $ 250.00 (Beginning 6th Year)
10 years $ 500.00 (Beginning 11th Year)
15 years $ 750.00 (Beginning 16th Year)
20 years $1,150.00 (Beginning 21st Year)
25 years $1,650.00 (Beginning 26th Year)
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NOTES
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-232
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has determined to amend the City of Grand
Island Personnel Rules and Regulations; and
WHEREAS, chapters one through five have been amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that City of Grand Island Personnel Rules
and Regulation are amended and become effective October 1, 2022.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on August 23, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item I-3
#2022-233 - Consideration of Approving the Amended Labor
Agreement between the City of Grand Island and the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1597
Service/Clerical/Finance
Staff Contact: Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Meeting:August 23, 2022
Subject:Approval of Amended Labor Agreement between the
City of Grand Island and the International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers, Local 1597
Service/Clerical/Finance
Presenter(s):Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Background
Approximately two dozen job classifications throughout the City currently work under
the conditions outlined in the labor agreement between the City of Grand Island (City)
and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 1597
Service/Clerical/Finance. The current labor agreement remains in effect until midnight of
September 30, 2024. When the contract was approved on September 21, 2021 it was
agreed that wages for years two and three would need to be determined at a future date.
The City and the IBEW have met to negotiate the remaining terms of the agreement. The
City and the IBEW have reached a tentative agreement.
Discussion
The proposed amended labor agreement sets the wages and related articles for the
remainder of the contract. The agreement will remain in effect from October 1, 2021
through September 30, 2024. A summary of changes includes:
1.The contract will remove the Engineering Technician classification and add
Engineering I, Engineering II, Senior Engineering Technician, Public Safety
Apprentice, and Systems Technician classifications.
2.Overtime language regarding premium pay and the computation of overtime will
revert back to previous contract language.
3.Language was added to clarify secondary vacation scheduling.
4.Article IV will include a section adding a vacation buy down option.
5.Article XIII updates language regarding rates of pay for fiscal years 2022-2023
and 2023-2024.
6.Exhibits B and C detail the wages per classification for the remaining contract
years. Wages were determined by factoring array data against a 5% COLA in year
two and a 3% COLA in year three.
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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 amended labor agreement
between the City of Grand Island and the IBEW, Local 1597 Service/Clerical/Finance.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the amended labor agreement between the City of Grand Island and the
IBEW, Local 1597 Service/Clerical/Finance.
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and
UNION LOCAL NO. 1597, I.B.E.W., AFL-CIO
SERVICE/CLERICAL/FINANCE
October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE PARTIES ............................................................. 1
ARTICLE I - RECOGNITION ....................................................................................... 1
A. BARGAINING UNIT .................................................................................................. 1
B. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 1
ARTICLE II - HOURS OF WORK ................................................................................ 2
A. SCHEDULES OF WORK ............................................................................................ 2
B. REST PERIODS ........................................................................................................... 2
C. SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL .............................................................................................. 3
D. OVERTIME AND COMPENSATORY TIME ........................................................... 3
E. CALL-BACK PAY ...................................................................................................... 4
F. WORKING OUT OF CLASS ...................................................................................... 4
G. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME .................................................................................... 4
ARTICLE III - HOLIDAYS AND HOLIDAY PAY ..................................................... 4
A. HOLIDAYS .................................................................................................................. 4
B. HOLIDAY PAY AND HOLIDAY ON PAY .............................................................. 5
C. WEEKEND HOLIDAYS ............................................................................................. 5
D. ELIGIBILITY FOR HOLIDAY PAY .......................................................................... 5
E. PERSONAL DAY ........................................................................................................ 5
ARTICLE IV – VACATIONS ..................................................................................... 665
A. ELIGIBILITY ........................................................................................................... 665
B. AMOUNT AUTHORIZED .......................................................................................... 6
C. VACATION SCHEDULE ........................................................................................... 6
D. SENIORITY FOR VACATION AND PERSONAL HOLIDAY PLANNING .......... 6
E. VACATION TIME CARRY-OVER ........................................................................... 7
F. VACATION CREDIT ON TERMINATION AND RETIREMENT .......................... 7
G. VACATION BUY DOWN .......................................................................................... 7
ARTICLE V - MEDICAL LEAVE, BEREAVEMENT LEAVE, AND FMLA
LEAVE ............................................................................................................................... 7
A. AMOUNT AUTHORIZED ...................................................................................... 887
B. USE OF MEDICAL LEAVE ................................................................................... 887
C. PROOF OF ILLNESS .............................................................................................. 998
D. FRAUDULENT USE OF MEDICAL LEAVE ....................................................... 998
E. COMPENSATION FOR UNUSED MEDICAL LEAVE ....................................... 998
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F. NOTIFICATION OF ILLNESS ................................................................................... 9
G. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT POLICY ................................................... 9
H. USE OF BEREAVEMENT LEAVE ............................................................................ 9
ARTICLE VI - MILITARY LEAVE ...................................................................... 10109
A. MILITARY LEAVE ............................................................................................ 10109
ARTICLE VII - COURT LEAVE ................................................................................. 10
A. WHEN AUTHORIZED ............................................................................................. 10
B. PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................ 10
C. FEES ........................................................................................................................... 10
ARTICLE VIII - LEAVE WITHOUT PAY ................................................................ 10
A. PROCEDURE .................................................................................................... 111110
B. LIMITATIONS .......................................................................................................... 11
ARTICLE IX – WORKERS COMPENSATION ........................................................ 11
A. POLICY ...................................................................................................................... 11
B. SUBROGATION ............................................................................................... 131311
C. LIGHT DUTY POLICY ..................................................................................... 131311
ARTICLE X - GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING LEAVE ................ 131312
A. ABSENCE WITHOUT APPROVAL ................................................................ 131312
B. LEAVE REQUEST ............................................................................................ 131312
ARTICLE XI - RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN ............................................. 131312
A. RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN ..................................................................... 131312
B. AMENDMENTS ................................................................................................ 141412
ARTICLE XII - SENIORITY ............................................................................... 141413
A. SENIORITY ....................................................................................................... 141413
ARTICLE XIII - RATES OF PAY FOR WORK PERFORMED ..................... 151514
A. SURVEY ............................................................................................................ 151514
B. 2021 - 2022 FISCAL YEAR .............................................................................. 151514
C. 2022 - 2023 FISCAL YEAR .............................................................................. 151514
D. 2023 - 2024 FISCAL YEAR .............................................................................. 161614
E. FUTURE CHANGES AND RATE OF PAY .................................................... 161615
F. PAY PLAN ......................................................................................................... 161615
G. LONGEVITY ..................................................................................................... 161615
H. TRAINER PAY .................................................................................................. 171716
ARTICLE XIV - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ..................................................... 171716
A. GENERAL ......................................................................................................... 171716
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B. MEMBERSHIP IN UNION ............................................................................... 171716
C. DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES ........................................................................... 181816
D. EXPENSES OF ARBITRATION ...................................................................... 181817
ARTICLE XV – GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ................................................... 181817
ARTICLE XVI - OTHER BENEFITS ................................................................. 202019
A. MEDICAL INSURANCE .................................................................................. 202019
B. CAFETERIA PLAN ........................................................................................... 202019
C. LIFE INSURANCE ............................................................................................ 202019
D. UNION BULLETIN BOARD ............................................................................ 212119
E. SAFETY COMMITTEE .................................................................................... 212120
F. TRAVEL TIME REIMBURSEMENT .............................................................. 212120
G. TUITION AND BOOK REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM .............................. 212120
H. BILINGUAL PAY ............................................................................................. 222221
I. VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ASSOCIATION (VEBA) ............... 232321
J. UNIFORMS ....................................................................................................... 232322
ARTICLE XVII - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS .................................................... 232322
A. OPERATION IN BEST INTEREST OF CITY ................................................. 232322
B. STATUTORY AND ORDINANCE RIGHTS ................................................... 242422
C. OTHER RIGHTS ............................................................................................... 242422
D. PRIOR AGREEMENTS SUPERSEDED .......................................................... 242423
E. MATTERS NOT MENTIONED ....................................................................... 252523
F. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ............................................................................. 252523
G. PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS .............................................................................. 252524
ARTICLE XVIII - GENERAL PROVISIONS .................................................... 252524
ARTICLE XIX - STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS .................................................. 262625
ARTICLE XX - DURATION OF CONTRACT .................................................. 262625
ARTICLE XXI- GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR UNION ACTIVITY ........... 272725
A. PAYROLL DEDUCTION ................................................................................. 272725
B. REQUEST FORMS ............................................................................................ 272725
C. UNION CERTIFICATION ................................................................................ 272726
D. INDEMNIFICATION ........................................................................................ 272726
E. STRIKES, ETC. ................................................................................................. 272726
F. UNION TIME .................................................................................................... 272726
ARTICLE XXII- SEVERABILITY ...................................................................... 282826
ARTICLE XXIII - SCOPE OF AGREEMENT .................................................. 292927
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A. COMPLETE AGREEMENT ............................................................................. 292927
B. INTERPRETATION .......................................................................................... 292927
C. NEGOTIATIONS ............................................................................................... 292927
ARTICLE XXIV - C.I.R. WAIVER ..................................................................... 292927
EXHIBIT A.......................................................................................................................29
EXHIBIT B ...........................................................................................................................
EXHIBIT C...........................................................................................................................
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, dated this _____ day of , 2021 by and between the
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), and UNION LOCAL NO.
1597, I.B.E.W., AFL-CIO (hereinafter referred to as the "Union"). The provisions of this
agreement shall be effective from October 1, 2021 through and including September 30, 2024.
PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE PARTIES
The purpose of the City and the Union entering into this labor agreement is to promote
harmonious relations between the employer and the union, the establishment of an equitable and
peaceful procedure for the resolution of differences, and the establishment of rates of pay and other
conditions of employment.
ARTICLE I - RECOGNITION
A. BARGAINING UNIT
The City hereby recognizes the Union as the sole representative of those full-time, regular
status, non-supervisory employees in the following positions employed with the City. Nothing
contained in this Article shall prohibit employees of the bargaining unit from seeking an election
to revoke the authority of the Union to represent them prior to the expiration of this agreement.
The Union further agrees that it will not do anything to discriminate against any employee who
attempts the decertification of or resignation from the Union. The City agrees that it will take no
overt action to aid any organization or association in an effort to decertify the Union during the
term of this Agreement. Employees represented by this bargaining agreement are hereby defined
as being those persons who are currently employed under the classifications outlined in Article I,
Section B, hereof.
B. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS
Administrative Assistant (Building, Fire, Parks, Planning, Public Works)
Accounting Clerk
Accounting Technician (Streets)
Accounts Payable Clerk
Audio Video Technician
Building Inspector
Cashier
Community Service Officer
Computer Technician
Crime Analyst
Electrical Inspector
Emergency Management Coordinator
Engineering Technician (Public Works)
Engineering Technician I
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Engineering Technician II
Senior Engineering Technician
Evidence Technician (Police)
GIS Coordinator
Maintenance Worker I & II (Building, Library, Police)
Payroll Clerk
Plans Examiner
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector
Police Records Clerk
Public Safety Apprentice
Public Safety Dispatcher
Senior Accounting Clerk
Shooting Range Operator
Systems Technician
Wastewater Secretary
Additional job classifications may be added to the bargaining unit by mutual written
agreement of the parties.
ARTICLE II - HOURS OF WORK
A. SCHEDULES OF WORK
The City shall establish the work week, work day, and hours of work. The work week,
work day and hours of work may vary according to the special requirements of any division or
program. Hours worked shall include actual hours worked and shall not include paid leave,
holidays, and vacation when calculating overtime. The City shall strive to make reasonable efforts
so that all changes and work schedules, except in cases of emergency, shall be posted for all
affected employees to see at least seventy-two (72) hours before the change is effective. Twenty-
eight (28) days notice for shift workers will be provided for long term shift reassignments;
however, the City retains the right to reassign at any time for extraordinary circumstances or
disciplinary reasons.
B. REST PERIODS
Employees may take a 15-minute rest period during the approximate middle of each one-
half (1/2) work day; provided, however, that the granting of such rest periods shall be at such times
as are the least disruptive of work in progress. If it is not feasible to grant any such rest periods,
employees shall not receive additional pay or additional time off in lieu thereof. Non-shift
employees shall be allowed at least one-half hour off, without pay, for a meal as close to the middle
of the shift as possible. The employer retains the right to respond to emergency situations by not
allowing a rest period. Rest periods shall not be cumulative. Unless prior supervisory approval is
given, rest periods shall not be taken before one (1) hour after the employee arrives at work, or
one (1) hour before the employee leaves work. Rest periods are considered work time. The
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provisions of this section may not be used for the purpose of regular and routine denial of rest
periods.
C. SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
A shift differential of fifty cents ($0.50) per hour shall be added to the base hourly wage
for persons in the employee classifications listed below who work a complete shift that begins
between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Employees who work complete shifts from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00
a.m. will receive a shift differential of seventy-five cents ($0.75) per hour. This does not include
persons who work the day shift. Shift differential will only be paid for actual hours worked. Paid
leave will not qualify for the shift differential pay.
Public Safety Dispatcher
D. OVERTIME AND COMPENSATORY TIME
1. Non-exempt employees who perform work in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek,
shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1 ½) times their regular rate of pay
for the excess hours worked. Overtime worked shall be paid at time and one-half (1 ½) the
regular rate for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a seven (7) day work
period for non-exempt employees. Compensation shall be in compensatory time or cash
payment, at the option of the employee.
2. Overtime and compensatory time for work shall be accrued and compensated for in one-
tenth (1/10) hour units.
3. This article shall not be construed as a guarantee of hours of work per day or per week.
Overtime shall not be paid more than once for the same hours worked.
3. Duplicating or pyramiding overtime is not permitted.
4. For purposes of calculating eligibility for overtime, “hours worked” shall include actual
hours worked. All paid time off will not be included in the computation of overtime.
5. All hours in which employees receive premium pay (such as holiday on) of at least one and
one-half (1 ½) time the base rate will not be included in the computation of overtime.
6.5.An employee shall have the option of accruing compensatory leave time at a rate of one
and one-half (1 ½) times the actual hours worked in lieu of the payment of overtime.
Employees may carry a maximum of not more than eighty (80) hours of compensatory
time (53.33 hours of actual time worked). The compensatory time off shall be taken at a
time mutually agreed upon by the employee and his/her supervisor, but must be taken by
the last full pay period in March following the end of the calendar year in which it is earned.
Compensatory time carried over to the new year will be used first. Compensatory time
remaining at the end of this period shall be paid in cash. The employee retains the right to
cash out his/her compensatory time at any time. It is understood that the usage of the
compensatory time is to be requested just like annual leave, and may be denied as may any
other annual leave. Requests for the use of accrued compensatory time shall not be
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unreasonably denied.
7.6.All compensatory time must be recorded through the City’s payroll system. Compensatory
time kept by individual employees or their supervisors will not be recognized and is
prohibited.
E. CALL-BACK PAY
In the event an employee is called to duty during his or her off-duty time, and such time does
not otherwise merge with his or her regularly-scheduled work schedule, such employee shall be paid
at the rate of one and one-half (1 1/2) times their regular rate of pay for the actual number of hours
worked, although the employee shall be compensated for no less than two (2) hours at the enhanced
rate. Provided, however, that if the employee called back responds and performs the work from a
remote location without reporting to the work site, he or she shall be compensated as set forth above,
but the minimum compensation will be one (1) hour instead of two (2).
F. WORKING OUT OF CLASS
The department director or his or her designee may temporarily assign an employee to
perform the duties and responsibilities of a different position. If the temporary assignment is for a
position with a higher pay scale and the employee is assigned to work out of class for more than five
(5) consecutive work days, the employee is entitled to compensation, commencing on the sixth (6)
day and thereafter, according to the higher pay scale at the level which will entitle the employee to a
pay raise of at least 3%. At the end of the assignment, the employee will return to the rate of pay to
which he or she would have been entitled to if no out of class assignment had been made.
G. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first
Sunday in November in the United States. On the date DST begins, employees will be paid for
actual hours worked (i.e. 7 hours for an 8 hour shift). Employees may use leave balances to
supplement the hour missed due to the time change. On the date DST ends, employees will be paid
for actual hours worked (i.e. 9 hours for an 8 hour shift).
ARTICLE III - HOLIDAYS AND HOLIDAY PAY
A. HOLIDAYS
The following holidays are observed:
New Year's Day January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Third Monday in January
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
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Independence Day July 4
Labor Day First Monday in September
Veterans’ Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Friday following Thanksgiving Fourth Friday in November
Christmas Day December 25
B. HOLIDAY PAY AND HOLIDAY ON PAY
Holiday pay shall consist of straight pay up to eight (8) hours plus additional compensation
at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of compensation for those who are regularly scheduled to
work. For those who are called into work on the holiday, they shall receive as compensation
straight pay up to eight (8) hours for the holiday, plus additional compensation at the rate of two
(2) times the regular rate of pay for the actual hours worked as holiday on pay. No compensatory
time may be accrued in lieu of being paid Holiday on Pay or Holiday Pay.
C. WEEKEND HOLIDAYS
When a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a holiday;
when a holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as the holiday; except, if
a shift position or any department that is open and operating twenty-four (24) hours a day seven
(7) days a week, then the holiday shall be recognized on its actual day.
D. ELIGIBILITY FOR HOLIDAY PAY
No employee shall be eligible for holiday pay unless he or she is in an active pay status the
last regularly scheduled day before the holiday or the first regularly scheduled day after the
holiday. Active pay status shall mean any pay status other than leave without pay or suspension
without pay.
E. PERSONAL DAY
Two (2) personal leave days will be given to employees each contract year. Two personal
leave days will be given in October and must be taken by September 15th. Personal leave days
may be taken at any time and may be taken in one (1) hour increments; provided, the time selected
by the employee must have the prior approval of the employee’s supervisor. The Director or his
or her designees will make every effort to grant requested personal leave time; however, it must
be approved in advance and will be granted on the basis of work requirements of the department.
Use of personal leave will not be unreasonably denied. New employees who begin work on or
after April 1 will not be eligible for personal days until the following October 1. Personal leave
not taken by the dates set forth above expires and does not carry over. Employees will not be
compensated for unused or expired personal leave days.
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ARTICLE IV – VACATIONS
A. ELIGIBILITY
All full-time regular status employees are eligible to take vacation leave as it is earned and
shall accrue vacation leave in bi-weekly increments as described below. Employees shall not earn
or accrue any vacation time during their introductory period. Vacation may be taken at any time
and may be taken in one-tenth (1/10) hour increments; provided, the time selected by the employee
must have the prior approval of the employee’s supervisor. Requests for vacation time will not be
unreasonably denied.
B. AMOUNT AUTHORIZED
Authorized vacation leave shall be computed on the following basis:
1. Upon successfully completing the six (6) month introductory period, an employee
will have available forty (40) hours of vacation time. The employee will accrue an additional forty
(40) hours in the first six (6) months of continuous service following the introductory period.
1. Years 2 through 4 Eighty (80) Hours
2. Years 5 through 9 One Hundred Fifteen (115) Hours
3. Years 10 through 14 One Hundred Thirty-Six (136) Hours
4. Years 15 through 19 One Hundred Sixty (160) Hours
5. Years 20 through 24 One Hundred Seventy-Eight (178) Hours
6. Years 25 + Two Hundred (200) Hours
All vacation will accrue on a prorated basis using a twenty-six pay period year. Authorized
vacation leave for regular employees working fewer than forty (40) hours per week shall be
prorated based upon the normally scheduled hours worked. Credit toward vacation leave shall not
be earned while an employee is on a leave of absence without pay.
C. VACATION SCHEDULE
1. Vacation leave shall be taken at a time convenient to and approved by the Department
Director or supervisor.
2. The Director or his or her designees will make every effort to grant requested vacation
time; however, it must be approved in advance and will be granted on the basis of work
requirements of the department.
D. SENIORITY FOR VACATION AND PERSONAL HOLIDAY PLANNING
The Department Director and/or supervisor shall grant leave on the basis of the work
requirements of the City after conferring with employees and recognizing their wishes where
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possible. Preference in the scheduling of vacation and personal holiday time shall be given to
employees within their job classification in order of their total length of employment with the City.
Job classifications with two or more employees will have two (2) vacation schedules that
will run consecutively.
1. Prime Vacation Schedule: An employee may make one choice with a minimum of five (5)
work days and a maximum of as many consecutive days as said employees has accrued
vacation time. Vacation of greater than five (5) work days shall be consecutive work days
so that only one block of vacation time is scheduled on the prime vacation schedule. The
prime vacation schedule shall be completed by all employees in the effective job
classification before the secondary vacation schedule is initiated for that classification.
2. Secondary Vacation Schedule: An employee may make as many selections as said
employee has accrued vacation time. These selections are done on a first come, first serve
basis.
E. VACATION TIME CARRY-OVER
1. An employee will be allowed to carry no more than the maximum amount of vacation that
he or she can earn in one year, plus eighty (80 hours.
2. An employee who fails to use his or her vacation time through the employee’s own decision
will not accrue additional vacation after reaching an amount equal to the maximum amount
of vacation that he or she can earn in one year, plus eighty (80) hours.
F. VACATION CREDIT ON TERMINATION AND RETIREMENT
Upon separation, a regular status employee shall be paid for the unused portion of his or
her accumulated vacation leave. Employees will not be allowed to schedule vacation at the end of
their employment and will not accrue vacation leave or other benefits after their last day physically
on the job.
G. VACATION BUY DOWN
Employees shall be permitted to cash in vacation hours once annually during the last pay
period of October. An employee may not buy vacation hours below a remaining balance of 80
hours. The maximum number of hours that can be cashed in during the buy down is 80 hours per
fiscal year. Employees must declare the maximum number of hours they will buy down by July
31st of each year. Employees may reduce the number of buy down hours declared if the request
is made prior to September 1st and approved by the Department Director or designee.
ARTICLE V - MEDICAL LEAVE, BEREAVEMENT LEAVE, AND FMLA LEAVE
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A. AMOUNT AUTHORIZED
Medical Leave. Medical leave shall be credited to all full-time employees as follows:
1. Eight (8) hours for each full calendar month of service.
2. For a calendar month in which an employee is paid for less than the full standard hours
including paid leave, medical leave shall be awarded on a pro-rata basis.
B. USE OF MEDICAL LEAVE
Medical leave may be used under the following circumstances:
1. When an employee is incapacitated by sickness or injury.
2. For medical, dental, or optical examination or treatment.
3. When an employee is exposed to a contagious disease and attendance at duty may
jeopardize the health of others.
4. For necessary care and attendance during sickness of, or injury to, a member of the employee's
immediate family (spouse, child, parent, or parent-in-law) or household. “Child” shall include
a biological, adopted, or foster child; a step-child; a legal ward; or a child of a person standing
“in loco parentis”. The term “household” refers to a domestic partner that the employee shares
household finances with for a period of not less than one year.
5. When absence is due to alcoholism or drugs, if medically diagnosed by a licensed physician
and the employee is receiving assistance and has agreed to an approved course of treatment.
6. Medical leave shall not be granted in advance of accrual.
7. Leave without pay may be granted for sickness extending beyond the earned credits.
8. After six (6) continuous months of service, accrued vacation leave credits may be used for
medical leave when medical leave credits have been exhausted.
9. Medical leave shall not continue to accrue while an employee is on unpaid leave.
10. The amount of medical leave charged against an employee's accumulated total shall be
computed on the basis of the exact number of hours an employee is scheduled to work
when medical leave is utilized; provided, that medical leave shall be debited in no less than
one-tenth ( 1/10) hour units.
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C. PROOF OF ILLNESS
An employee who is absent for more than three (3) consecutive days because of personal
illness or that of a member of his or her immediate family or household shall be required to furnish
a statement signed by the attending physician. The Department Director may require this statement
or other proof for an absence chargeable to medical leave of any duration.
D. FRAUDULENT USE OF MEDICAL LEAVE
The Department Director or his or her authorized representative may investigate any
medical leave taken by any employee. False or fraudulent use of medical leave shall be cause for
disciplinary action and may result in dismissal.
E. COMPENSATION FOR UNUSED MEDICAL LEAVE
1. An employee may accumulate medical leave to a maximum of one thousand three
hundred thirty-nine (1,339) hours.
2. All employees shall be paid thirty-five percent (35%) for their accumulated medical
leave at the time of retirement or death, the rate of compensation to be based on the employee's
salary at the time of retirement or death.
3. All employees shall be paid thirty-five percent (35%) for their accumulated medical
leave at the time of early retirement, which shall be defined as being at least fifty-five (55) years
of age with ten (10) years of service, the rate of compensation to be based on the employee's salary
at the time of early retirement; or an employee who has completed twenty-five (25) years of
service. The payout for this medical leave shall go to the employee's VEBA account.
F. NOTIFICATION OF ILLNESS
If an employee is absent for reasons that entitle him or her to medical leave, the employee
or a member of employee's household shall notify the employee's supervisor at least thirty (30)
minutes prior to scheduled reporting time. If an employee fails to notify such supervisor, when it
was reasonably possible to do so, no medical leave shall be approved. Upon return to work, the
employee shall submit a leave request to his or her supervisor.
G. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT POLICY
Employees shall be covered by the City’s Family and Medical Leave Act Policy as set forth
in the Employee Personnel Rules and Regulations and amendments thereto.
H. USE OF BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
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Bereavement leave shall be granted to eligible employees for up to two (2) days per
calendar year for non-immediate family members. Non-immediate family member shall mean
aunts, great-aunts, uncles, great-uncles, nieces and nephews, and in-laws of the same relation. Any
portion of a work day used for bereavement leave shall be considered a full day of bereavement
leave. An employee shall be eligible to use up to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave per
occurrence for the death of an immediate family member or household which includes parents,
spouses, children, siblings, grandparents, great-grandparents, grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and in-laws of the same relation, regardless of when it occurs. In addition to the use of bereavement
leave as set forth hereafter, medical leave may be granted at the discretion of the Department
Director and City Administrator for the death of a member of an employee’s immediate family
because of unusual circumstances. To attend the funeral of someone other than immediate and
non-immediate family, an employee shall take vacation leave.
ARTICLE VI - MILITARY LEAVE
A. MILITARY LEAVE
The provisions relating to military leave shall be as provided by Nebraska Statutes.
ARTICLE VII - COURT LEAVE
A. WHEN AUTHORIZED
An employee who is required to serve as a juror in a federal, state, county, or municipal
court, or as a litigant or witness in a case resulting directly from the discharge of his or her duties
as an employee, shall be granted court leave with full pay to serve in that capacity; provided,
however, that when the employee is a litigant or witness in non-employment related litigation,
such employee shall not be granted court leave but may use vacation leave or compensatory time
for the length of such litigation.
B. PROCEDURE
An employee who is called for compensable litigation, witness or jury duty shall present
to his or her supervisor the original summons or subpoena from the court, and at the conclusion of
such duty.
C. FEES
Fees received for compensable witness and jury service in a federal, state, county or
municipal court shall be deposited with the City Finance Director upon the employee's receipt
thereof. No employee shall receive witness fees paid from City funds.
ARTICLE VIII - LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
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A. PROCEDURE
The provisions relative to leave without pay shall be as follows:
1. Leave without pay may be granted to an employee upon approval of the City when
it is in the best interest of the City for any good cause. A Department Director may grant an
employee leave without pay for up to thirty (30) days time. Any appointment made to a position
vacated by an employee on leave without pay shall be conditional upon the return of the employee
on leave.
2. Before an employee may request unpaid leave, he or she must first use all eligible
leave balances.
3. When leave without pay is requested pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave
Act (FMLA) policy, Articles of this contract shall govern to the extent they are not inconsistent
with Federal law.
B. LIMITATIONS
Leave without pay shall be subject to the following provisions:
1. At the expiration of leave without pay, the employee shall return to the position held prior
to such leave.
2. Vacation and medical leave credits shall not be earned during leave without pay.
3. Leave without pay shall not constitute a break in service, but time off will not be credited
towards retirement.
4. Leave without pay for more than fifteen (15) days during the introductory period shall not
be counted as part of that period, but the employee to whom such leave has been granted
shall be allowed to complete his or her introductory period on return from leave.
4.
5. Failure to report at the beginning of the next scheduled workday following the expiration
of a leave of absence shall be considered resignation unless excused by the City after
reasonable notice.
6. An employee on leave without pay shall be permitted to maintain health insurance coverage
under the group policy at his or her own expense during such permitted leave without pay.
ARTICLE IX – WORKERS COMPENSATION
A. POLICY
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Any employee covered by this contract who sustains an on-the-job injury compensable under the
Nebraska Workers Compensation Act shall receive workers compensation benefits as allowed
under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation law.
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B. SUBROGATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the City of Grand Island, its insurers, and third-party
administrators reserve the right of subrogation because of workers compensation benefits or
medical expenses paid or to be paid to or on behalf of any employee who is injured or disabled by
a third party, and reserves the right to (i) pursue collection from the employee of any money paid
by the third party to the extent of payments by the City, its insurers, and third-party administrators,
and (ii) pursue collection from any such third party.
C. LIGHT DUTY POLICY
The City may provide light duty work when possible for a defined period of time, not to
exceed one hundred fifty (150) days, for employees that are injured due to a work related situation.
Employees will follow the City’s Light Duty Policy. The commencement of light duty work and/or
modified duty work shall be immediately from the date of disability. Any employee who does not
willingly return to light duty work who is released by a doctor to do so, shall not be entitled to
supplement worker’s compensation benefits with injury or medical leave.
ARTICLE X - GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING LEAVE
A. ABSENCE WITHOUT APPROVAL
An employee who is absent from duty without approval shall receive no pay for the
duration of the absence, and unless there is a legitimate reason for the absence, shall be subject to
disciplinary action. An employee who is absent without approval for three (3) consecutive days is
considered to have resigned unless waived by the City.
B. LEAVE REQUEST
For all leaves except unforeseeable medical leave or other emergency situations, a leave
request, indicating the kind of leave, duration, and dates of departure and return, must be approved
prior to taking leave. In the case of unforeseeable medical leave or other emergency situation, the
request shall be completed and submitted for approval upon the employee's return to duty. Unless
a leave request approved by the supervisor substantiates an absence, an employee shall not be paid
for any absence from scheduled work hours.
ARTICLE XI - RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
A. RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
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The City agrees that the employees covered under this agreement will participate in the
City’s mandatory retirement defined contribution savings plan. Employees shall contribute
through deductions from pay six (6) percent of gross earnings and shall be matched six (6) percent
by the City. Employee eligibility is effective on date of employment. A five (5) year vesting
schedule applies to the City’s contributions.
B. AMENDMENTS
The City reserves the right to change the retirement savings plan in accordance with
mandatory existing and future statutes or federal legislation or regulations.
ARTICLE XII - SENIORITY
A. SENIORITY
1. Seniority shall accrue to an employee from his or her first day of employment with the City
and shall vest upon completion of the employee's probationary period.
2. Continuous service as used in Section 1 hereof means an employee’s total continuous
length of service with the City without break or interruption; provided, that lay-off of one
(1) year or less, any suspension for disciplinary purposes, absence on authorized leave with
or without pay, absence while receiving temporary total disability benefits under the
Nebraska Worker’s Compensation Act, and any absence due to serving as a union officer
or official whether elected or appointed, shall not constitute a break or interruption in
service within the meaning of this Article.
3. After an employee satisfactorily completes his or her initial introductory period of
employment with the City, his or her seniority shall be effective from the date on which
the employee was hired.
4. A list of employees arranged in order of their seniority as defined herein will be made
available for examination by employees upon request by the union.
5. Where two or more employees were hired in the bargaining unit on the same date, their
seniority standing shall be determined in the order in which they filed their application for
such employment.
6. Whenever it is determined to be in the best interest of the City to reduce its workforce, the
factors that will be taken into consideration, in no particular order of importance, shall
include, but are not limited to:
The employment policies and staffing needs of the department, together with
contracts, ordinances, and statutes related thereto and budgetary
considerations;
Required federal, state, or local certifications or licenses;
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Seniority;
The performance appraisal of the employees affected, including any recent
or pending disciplinary actions;
The knowledge, skills and abilities of the employee; and
The multiple job skills recently or currently being performed by the employee.
A determination will be made as to the classifications to be affected by a reduction in force
and the number of employees to be laid off. A determination as to whether any employees
within a job classification should be exempted from consideration due to the existence of
a required federal, state, or local certification, or license will also be made at this time.
Employees laid off under this reduction in force policy shall be eligible for recall for a
period of two (2) years after layoff. If, within two (2) years after layoff, a new position is
opened within the reduced job classification for the department, the employee shall be
recalled in the reverse order of layoff. After two (2) years, the employee will have no
preference for rehire.
7. If the City elects to fill a position or promote from within a pool of existing City employees,
the factors to be considered may include, but are not limited to, those factors listed for
consideration for reductions in the workforce in this article.
ARTICLE XIII - RATES OF PAY FOR WORK PERFORMED
A. SURVEY
The City and the Union surveyed the following array of cities to determine current labor
market comparable salaries and benefits for work performed in the various job classifications
covered by this agreement: Ames, Iowa; Dubuque, Iowa, Cheyenne, Wyoming, Jefferson City,
Missouri, Lawrence, Kansas, Sioux City, Iowa, St. Joseph, Missouri, Rapid City, South Dakota
and Manhattan, Kansas. Said array conforms to the standards established by the Nebraska
Commission of Industrial Relations (CIR). Using the survey results, the Union and the City
established a pay range for each class of work covered by this agreement.
B. 2021 - 2022 FISCAL YEAR
See Exhibit A, attached hereto, effective the first full pay period on or after October 1, 2021.
C. 2022 - 2023 FISCAL YEAR
The City and the Union will review any wage changes to the array cities listed in paragraph
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A of this article prior to the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Wage adjustments, if necessary, will be
determined and implemented to the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years. Any mutually agreed
upon changes will be effective the first full pay period on or after October 1, 2022.See Exhibit B,
attached hereto, effective the first full pay period on or after October 1, 2022.
D. 2023 - 2024 FISCAL YEAR
Wage adjustments, if necessary, will be effective the first full pay period on or after
October 1, 2023.See Exhibit C, attached hereto, effective the first full pay period on or after
October 1, 2023.
E. FUTURE CHANGES AND RATE OF PAY
It is understood and agreed that payment of future rates is contingent upon the City
adopting budget statements and appropriations for ordinances sufficient to fund such payments
and salary ordinances authorizing such payments. The Union acknowledges that the City must
comply with the Nebraska Budget Act.
F. PAY PLAN
1. Employees, prior to advancing in step or grade, shall be evaluated. Employees will be
considered for pay schedule step increases upon the following schedule. Such adjustments
in pay shall be effective on the first day of a pay period falling on or immediately after the
classification anniversary. Prior to advancing in a step or grade, employees will be
evaluated on their performance at least annually. An employee must have satisfactory
performance ratings in order to receive an increase in pay, other than a salary table
adjustment.
Step 1 Entry Level
Steps 2 - 8 Upon the successful completion of the anniversary of the
employee’s hire date or the anniversary date of the employee’s
promotion or demotion.
2. The introductory period for new employees shall be six (6) months, unless otherwise
extended by the Department Director.
3. Employees received the highest possible rating may be considered for more than a one-
step increase when recommended by the Department Director.
4. In no case shall any employee be advanced beyond the maximum rate of pay grade for his
or her class of position.
G. LONGEVITY
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Effective the first full pay period in October 2018, in addition to an employee's base salary
provided for elsewhere in this Agreement, each employee of the bargaining unit shall
annually receive longevity pay based upon the total length of service with the City. Such
pay shall be effective beginning with the first full pay period following completion of the
specified years of service. Payment shall be made on as a lump sum. The following annual
longevity pay rate schedule shall apply:
5 years $ 226.00 (Beginning 6th Year)
10 years $ 443.00 (Beginning 11th Year)
15 years $ 624.00 (Beginning 16th Year)
20 years $ 796.00 (Beginning 21st Year)
25 years $ 994.00 (Beginning 26st Year)
40 years $1,174.00 (Beginning 41st Year)
H. TRAINER PAY
The hourly rates for Community Service Officers training new Community Service
Officers shall increase three percent (3%) during the training period.
ARTICLE XIV - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
A. GENERAL
Every employee shall fulfill conscientiously the duties and responsibilities of his or her
position. Every employee shall conduct himself or herself at all times in a manner which reflects
credit on the City. Every employee shall be impartial in all of his or her official acts and shall in
no way endanger nor give occasion for distrust of his or her impartiality.
B. MEMBERSHIP IN UNION
1. An employee shall have the right to join or refrain from joining this union.
2. This union shall not exert pressure on any employee to join it.
3. The union shall not discriminate in membership on the basis of race, religion, national
origin, color, age, gender, disability status, or political affiliation.
4. At any meeting between a representative of the City and an employee in which discipline
(including warnings which are to be recorded in the personnel file, suspension, demotion,
or discharge for cause) is to be announced, the employee may request representation from
the Union.
5. The City agrees to allow the Union access to new hires within the Service/Clerical/Finance
bargaining unit for up to thirty (30) minutes during orientation.
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C. DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of the City Personnel Rules in effect as of 10/15/2014 and as may be
amended if agreed to by both parties, shall apply to all disciplinary procedures for members of this
bargaining unit. In the case of suspension without pay, demotion, or termination, the employee or
the Union may request non-binding arbitration as set forth below if they are dissatisfied with the
Mayor’s determination if a Mayoral hearing is requested as outlined in the Personnel Rules.
If Arbitration is requested by either party for termination, demotion, and/or suspension an impartial
Arbitrator shall be selected in the following manner. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation
Service shall be requested to furnish a listing of seven (7) available Arbitrators. From this listing,
the City and the Union shall alternately strike names three (3) names each. The remaining named
Arbitrator on the listing shall be designated to act as Arbitrator to the dispute.
1. As soon as possible after the selection of the Arbitrator, the Arbitrator shall meet
with the City and the Union to give due consideration to the dispute. A decision,
in writing, from the Arbitrator shall be forwarded to both parties of the dispute
within thirty (30) calendar days after the final meeting concerning the dispute. The
decision by the Arbitrator shall be non-binding on the parties thereto.
2. In each case submitted to the Arbitrator, the Arbitrator shall make written findings
setting forth the reasons for his/her decision, referring to the express provision of
the Agreement interpreted and applied, the manner in which either party failed to
perform such provision and the decision by the Arbitrator as to how it should be
performed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
D. EXPENSES OF ARBITRATION
Each party shall bear the expense of preparing and presenting its own case and the expense
of the Arbitrator, and incidental expenses mutually agreed to in advance shall be borne equally by
the parties hereto.
ARTICLE XV – GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
An alleged grievance arising from an employee shall be handled either by following the
City Personnel Rules, or the Grievance Procedure in the manner described below. The employee
must choose, prior to beginning the process, to either follow the Personnel Rules or this Grievance
Procedure – the employee may not do both. The employee must make this choice within three (3)
business days.
A grievance for the purpose of this Agreement refers to a question of the interpretation of
the terms of the labor agreement between the City and the Union.
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First Step - Any employee who believes that he or she has a justifiable request or grievance
shall discuss the request or complaint within five (5) work days with his or her foreman, with or
without the Union steward being present, as the employee may elect, in an attempt to settle same.
The foregoing procedure, if followed in good faith by both parties, should lead to a fair and
speedy solution of most of the complaints arising out of the day to day operations of City
government. However, if a complaint or request has not been satisfactorily resolved in Step 1, it
may be presented and must be in writing and processed in Step 2 if the Union steward determines
that it constitutes a meritorious grievance. A grievance, to be considered beyond Step 1, must be
filed in writing with the foreman on forms provided by the City.
Second Step - If the alleged grievance is determined to be valid, the employee or his or her
designated representative shall present it within ten (10) work days after the discussion with the
foreman. The supervisor shall notify the employee in writing, within five (5) work days of his or
her decision.
Third Step - If the grievance is not settled to the satisfaction of the employee, the employee
or designated representative shall present it to the head of the department in writing within five (5)
work days of the receipt of the decision of the immediate supervisor. The head of the department,
or his or her designated representative, shall consider the grievance and shall notify the employee
in writing of a decision within five (5) work days of the receipt of the grievance.
Fourth Step - If the grievance is not settled to the satisfaction of the employee, the employee
or designated representative shall present it in writing to the Human Resources Director within
three (3) work days after the decision of the Department Director. The Human Resources Director
shall investigate the case within seven (7) work days and make a recommendation to the Chief
Administrative Officer. The Chief Administrative Officer shall notify the employee of the decision
made and of any action taken within seven (7) work days of the receipt of the grievance.
Fifth Step - If the grievance is not settled by the Chief Administrative Officer to the
satisfaction of the employee, the employee may appeal, in writing, within ten (10) days of the
receipt of the Chief Administrative Officer's decision to the arbitration. The arbitration procedure
established in this step shall extend only to those grievances which are arbitrable under this
agreement. The arbitration procedure shall be as follows:
a. The City and the Union shall obtain from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
a list of five (5) arbitrators. The City and Union shall take turns striking arbitrators until
there is one left. The Union shall have the first strike. After the Union uses its first strike,
the City shall exercise their first strike. The Union shall then exercise their final strike
followed by the City exercising their final strike. A finding or award of the Arbitrator shall
be advisory upon the parties.
b. The procedure to be followed in submitting the grievance to the Arbitrator shall, unless
agreed upon by the parties prior to the hearing, be determined by the Arbitrator.
i. It is understood and agreed between the parties that the decision of the Arbitrator,
constituted as set forth above, shall be advisory upon the parties, and that the
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Arbitrator’s jurisdiction shall be limited to the application of this contract. The
Arbitrator does not have the jurisdiction to amend, alter, enlarge, or ignore any
provision of this contract.
ii. The expenses of the Arbitrator shall be shared equally between the City and the
Union.
iii. It is specifically agreed that grievances shall not be combined for purposes of
submitting them to arbitration. Only one grievance shall be heard in an arbitration
proceeding.
iv. If the City raises the question as to whether a grievance is arbitrable under this
section, the Arbitrator will not proceed under the assumption that the grievance is,
in fact, arbitrable but must specifically rule on such question with the reason given
therefor as part of their written decision. The Arbitrator may rule on the arbitrability
and the merits in the same hearing.
ARTICLE XVI - OTHER BENEFITS
A. MEDICAL INSURANCE
The City agrees to provide health, dental, and long-term disability insurance during the
term of this agreement for the employee and employee’s dependents at the same benefit level and
employee contribution level as provided to other City employees not governed by a collective
bargaining agreement under the City’s general group insurance plans. The City’s general group
insurance plan year runs from October 1 through September 30 of each year.
The City agrees to establish and maintain an employee advisory committee to aid in
obtaining medical and dental insurance.
An employee who is on approved leave of absence without pay, for non-FMLA purposes,
will not be removed from coverage under the City's health and dental insurance unless they are
disqualified by the plan. The employee shall be allowed to participate in the plan and pay the entire
premium.
B. CAFETERIA PLAN
The City agrees to maintain a cafeteria plan that meets the specific requirements of and
regulations of Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code.
C. LIFE INSURANCE
The City will provide a life insurance policy for the employees at a level of Fifty Thousand
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and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00).Such policy shall contain an option allowing the employee to
purchase additional term insurance as provided by the plan. The premium for the optional
insurance shall be paid by the employee.
D. UNION BULLETIN BOARD
The City agrees to provide space for the Union to erect a bulletin board for each division
of sufficient size for the posting of notices of union meetings, union elections, union election
results, union appointments to office, and union recreational or social affairs. Any material posted
on said bulletin board(s) shall either be on union stationery or otherwise authenticated and
authorized by an officer of the union. No item may be posted on the bulletin board(s) unless the
item has been approved for posting by the Mayor or his or her designated representative and such
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
E. SAFETY COMMITTEE
The City shall maintain an appropriate safety committee and the Union shall be able to have
a representative participate on said committee.
F. TRAVEL TIME REIMBURSEMENT
If an employee has to travel for approved City purposes other than a normal commute to and
from his or her primary place of work (e.g., work related seminars and training), the employee will
receive mileage and compensation consistent with Federal and State law.
G. TUITION AND BOOK REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Tuition and book reimbursement shall be available, subject to the following restrictions,
for the purpose of enhancing the knowledge and skills of employees to better perform their current
duties within the confine stated below:
1. Qualification Process. The determination of whether a request qualifies for the tuition
reimbursement program shall be made by the Department Director and City Administrator
based upon the following considerations:
a. There is budget authority.
b. The course is to be a core course offered by an accredited college or university
which is directly related to the job of the employee and books and fees are necessary
for the course.
c. There is Department Director and City Administrator approval.
d. The employee requesting reimbursement is not eligible for any other assistance
programs.
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2. Approval Process. To receive tuition reimbursement, the employee must submit a
“Tuition Request Form”, which shall contain the qualification information discussed
above, as well as the employee’s financial request prior to beginning the course.
Reimbursement approval is limited as follows:
a. Base tuition and necessary books and fees only
b. If the employee is eligible for other assistance programs, the City will provide
secondary benefits only.
3. Reimbursement Process. Any employee requesting tuition reimbursement shall submit a
grade report, documentation of payment of reimbursable costs, and the tuition request form
to the Human Resources Department for processing for payroll. A grade of “B” or higher
will qualify for reimbursement at 100% of the amount allowed and a grade of “C” to “B-“
will qualify for 85% of the allowed amount.
4. Service Requirement. Tuition reimbursement is available to regular status full-time
employees.
5. Eligibility Requirements. Payment for tuition reimbursement shall be limited as follows:
a. No tuition reimbursement shall be available until after the completion of the
introductory period. Requests for reimbursement and supporting documentation
must be turned in within thirty (30) days after completing the course.
6. Effective Date. The tuition reimbursement program is a non-retroactive policy and shall
go into effect on the date of the ratification of this contract.
The City makes no commitment to provide for the total cost of a higher education course
or for all courses leading to a degree. Each course shall be evaluated separately on its merit by the
Department Director and the City Administrator to determine eligibility for tuition and related
expense reimbursement. Doctoral or PhD level classes and degree programs are not eligible for
reimbursement. To be eligible for reimbursement, the course must also be a course or program
offered by an accredited college or university.
H. BILINGUAL PAY
Employees who are proficient in an approved second language will be paid One Thousand
Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($1,500.00) per calendar year, payable in the second check in
November. In order for an employee to collect bilingual pay, the employee must be actively
employed in November. The Department Director will determine whether bilingual skills are
needed based upon the interaction of the department with the public. If bilingual skills are needed,
the Department Director will determine which languages are “approved” based upon the needs of
the department as they relate to the demographics of Grand Island.
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A test will be given by the Human Resources Department to test the proficiency of the
employees in each approved language before an employee is eligible for bilingual pay. The
bilingual test will measure, among other things, an employee’s conversational ability.
Bilingual pay will be prorated based on the employee’s average hours worked. An
employee that is hired as an interpreter will not be eligible for bilingual pay.
I. VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ASSOCIATION (VEBA)
All employees will be eligible to participate in the group VEBA. A contribution will be
made on the employee’s behalf each pay period in the amount of Twenty and No/100 Dollars
($20.00). Employees will have access to the money in their VEBA account for eligible medical
expenses upon termination with the City.
J. UNIFORMS
The City shall provide for new Community Service Officer (CSO) employees covered
under this contract upon hire, uniform items consisting of: two (2) long sleeved shirts; two (2)
short sleeved shirts; two (2) pairs of pants; two (2) pairs of shorts; one (1) hat or visor; and one (1)
coat.
The City shall provide a uniform allowance to be paid at the rate of Twenty-Five Dollars
($25.00) per pay period per full-time employee. The City shall provide and replace, to each CSO
covered by this agreement, equipment specific to the position.
The employee will be responsible for the replacement of unserviceable garments.
Replacement garments shall meet departmental uniform standards. Management reserves the right
to mandate the replacement of unserviceable garments.
The City shall provide for new Police Record Clerk employees covered under this contract
upon hire, uniform items consisting of three (3) short sleeve shirts. Upon completion of the
employee introductory period, the City shall provide two (2) additional short sleeve shirts.
Thereafter, the City shall provide two (2) short sleeve shirts annually. A Police Record Clerk may
substitute one (1) short sleeve shirt for a jacket provided the employee pays the cost difference.
ARTICLE XVII - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
A. OPERATION IN BEST INTEREST OF CITY
The City has endorsed the practices and procedures of collective bargaining as an orderly
way to conduct its relations with this group of employees, provided, that the City, acting through
its chief administrative officer, retains the right to effectively operate in a reasonable and efficient
manner to serve the best interests of all the citizens of the City.
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B. STATUTORY AND ORDINANCE RIGHTS
This agreement in no way changes the power of the City to exercise any and all powers
vested in it by the statutes of the State of Nebraska and the Grand Island City Code except as
limited by the terms of this agreement and the principles of collective bargaining and labor law.
C. OTHER RIGHTS
It is understood and agreed that the City possesses the sole right to operate and conduct
municipal functions and that all management rights repose in it, but that such rights must be
exercised consistently with the other provisions of this contract. These rights include but are not
limited to the following:
a. Discipline or discharge for matters arising under this agreement or the City’s
Personnel Rules and Regulations.
a.
b. Direct the work force.
c. Hire, assign, or transfer employees.
d. Determine the mission of the City.
e. Determine the methods, means, number of personnel needed to carry out the City's
mission.
f. Introduce new or improved methods or facilities.
g. Change existing methods or facilities.
h. Contract out for goods or services.
i. Reductions in workforce in the best interests of the City.
j. The right to classify jobs and allocate individual employees to appropriate
classifications based upon duty assignment.
D. PRIOR AGREEMENTS SUPERSEDED
This document constitutes the sole and complete arrangement between the parties. The parties
acknowledge that they have had the opportunity to present and discuss proposals on any subject
which is (or may be) subject to collective bargaining. Any prior commitment or agreement between
the employer and the Union or any individual employee covered by this agreement is hereby
superseded.
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E. MATTERS NOT MENTIONED
Any and all matters not specifically mentioned in this agreement are reserved to the City. Such
matters reserved to the City and all matters specified in Paragraph “C” above (except ”a”, covering
discipline and discharge for just cause) as management rights shall not be subject to the grievance
procedures or negotiations during the life of this agreement. Matters that are mandatory topics of
collective bargaining under applicable law will not be amended without mutual agreement during
the term of this contract. All provisions of Chapters One, Two, and Three of the City Personnel Rules
and Regulations now in effect not in conflict with this contract are by this reference made a part of
this Agreement and shall not be amended unless agreed upon by both the Union and the City.
F. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
All industrial relations functions of the City shall be handled by the Mayor or his or her
designated representative. The Union will not approve or encourage its membership to engage in
industrial relations functions with anyone other than the Mayor or his or her designated
representative.
G. PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS
All personnel functions of the City shall be handled by a duly designated representative of
the Mayor or Chief Administrative Officer. The Union agrees that it shall deal with the City only
through the Chief Administrative Officer, or his or her designated representative.
H. MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
The Union and its membership agree that it will not contact or deal with any of the members
of the City Council concerning any aspects of negotiations, grievances, or any other relationship
between the Union and the City.
ARTICLE XVIII - GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. a. No representative of the Union shall be permitted to come on any job site of the City for
any reason without first presenting his or her credentials to the Mayor or Department Director,
and obtaining permission to come on the job site of the City. Such permission shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
b. Stewards shall be selected by the Union to conduct lawful functions on behalf of the
employees in the bargaining unit. The Union shall furnish the City with the names of any
stewards selected. All stewards shall be regular full time employees of the City. Stewards shall
report to the department director or the director’s designee prior to leaving work to perform
the steward’s duties and upon the return to work after performing such duties. Time off to
perform such duties is not an unlimited right and reasonable restrictions may be imposed by
the City consistent with this contract and applicable labor laws. Such leave will be without pay
unless the employees requests to use accumulated vacation or personal leave.
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2. The Union agrees that it or its members will not solicit membership in the Union or otherwise
carry on Union activities during working hours.
3. The City agrees not to discriminate against any employee on the basis of race, creed, color,
sex, age, or national origin, as provided by law.
4. The City and the Union agree not to interfere with the right of employees to become or not to
become members of the Union, and further, that there shall be no discrimination or coercion
against any employee because of union membership or non-membership.
5. The employer will not aid, promote or finance any labor group or organization which purports
to engage in collective bargaining or make any agreement with any individual, group, or
organization for the purpose of undermining the Union or which is in conflict with this
agreement.
6. The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless against any and all claims, suits,
orders, or judgments brought or issued against the City as a result of any action taken or not
taken by the City under this Article. This Article shall become null and void for the remaining
life of the contract, effective immediately, in the event the union or its members participate in
a strike, slowdown, work stoppage, or other intentional interruption of operation.
ARTICLE XIX - STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS
1. Neither the Union nor any of its officers, agents, or employees will instigate, promote, sponsor,
engage in, or condone any strike, slowdown, concerted stoppage of work, or any other
intentional interruption of the operations of the City, regardless of the reason for so doing. Any
or all employees who violate any of the provisions of this Article may be summarily discharged
or disciplined by the City.
2. The City will not lock out any employees during the term of the agreement as a result of a labor
dispute with the union.
ARTICLE XX - DURATION OF CONTRACT
1. All of the terms, rights, obligations, benefits and conditions of this agreement will expire on
its termination.
2. This agreement shall continue in full force and effect until Midnight on September 30, 2024.
Negotiations for a new agreement to take effect upon the termination of this agreement may begin
on January 1st of the year of termination of this agreement with the expectation to start no later
than February 1st of that year and the expectation is that it be completed no later than April 30th
for budget preparation purposes unless an extension is agreed to by both the Union and the City.
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ARTICLE XXI- GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR UNION ACTIVITY
A. PAYROLL DEDUCTION
Upon receipt of a properly executed written request for payroll deduction of Union
membership dues signed by any regular permanent employee, the Department shall: (1) make
payroll deductions in accordance with that authorization card from such employee's wages and
payments, and (2) remit the amount so deducted to the business manager of Local 1597, I.B.E.W.
of America. The City will not withhold any initiation fees, assessments, special or otherwise, nor
any funds from an employee's pay for the benefit of the Union other than the regular monthly
Union dues as set forth herein.
B. REQUEST FORMS
Requests for payroll deduction or revocation of said Union membership dues must be made
on the form approved by the Union and the Department.
C. UNION CERTIFICATION
By written certification, the business manager of the I.B.E.W. shall keep the Department
currently informed of the amount of regular Union membership dues for the pay period. Standard
annual dues increases shall not require new authorization cards from each employee.
D. INDEMNIFICATION
The Union shall indemnify and save the City harmless against any and all claims, demands,
suits or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by
the City for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this part, or in reliance on any dues
deduction card furnished under the provisions of this part or on any certification by the business
manager of the I.B.E.W.
E. STRIKES, ETC.
This Article shall become null and void for the remaining life of the contract, effective
immediately, in the event the Union or its members participate in a strike, slowdown, work
stoppage, or other intentional interruption of the City operations.
F. UNION TIME
The City will allow Union Officers, and members of the negotiation, retirement and safety
committees (only) to use City email, City interoffice mail, and on-duty time for face-to-face
conversations and phone calls to discuss Union matters with Human Resources, City
Administration and Department Directors or designees. Such matters include but are not limited
to grievances, scheduling of hearings and negotiation sessions and answering questions from
Human Resources, City Administration and Department Directors or designees.
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ARTICLE XXII- SEVERABILITY
If any of the provisions of agreement are subsequently declared by the proper legislative
or judicial authority to be unlawful, unenforceable, or not in accordance with applicable statutes
or ordinances, all other provisions of the agreement shall remain full force and effect for the
duration of the agreement. Both parties shall then meet and attempt to negotiate a substitute.
It is understood and agreed that payment of future rates is contingent upon the City adopting
budget statements and appropriations or ordinances sufficient to fund such payments and salary
ordinances authorizing such payments. The union acknowledges that the City must comply with the
Nebraska Budget Act.
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ARTICLE XXIII - SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
A. COMPLETE AGREEMENT
The parties mutually agree that this contract constitutes the entire Agreement and
understanding concerning all proper subjects of collective bargaining for the duration of the
contract between the parties and supersedes all previous agreements. This contract shall not be
modified, altered, changed or amended in any respect unless in writing and signed by both parties.
There are no oral agreements nor is this Agreement based upon any oral representation covering
the subject matter of this Agreement.
B. INTERPRETATION
This Agreement has been executed in accordance with the statutes and the laws of the State
of Nebraska and the United States of America, and any dispute, disagreement, or litigation arising
under this Agreement shall be adjudged in accordance with the statutes and laws of the State of
Nebraska and of the United States of America.
C. NEGOTIATIONS
The parties agree that the negotiations preceding the signing of this Agreement included
negotiations on all proper subjects of bargaining and that all negotiations were conducted in
accordance with all applicable federal and state requirements.
ARTICLE XXIV - C.I.R. WAIVER
As a result of negotiations, and in consideration of this entire collective bargaining agreement,
the Union, on behalf of all of its members, hereby knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily
waives its right to file any proceedings with the Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations
(CIR) alleging lack of comparability with respect to any wages, fringe benefits or any other
conditions of employment with respect to the time period between October 1, 2021 through
September 30, 2024.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement on the day
and year first above written.
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
BY
ROGER G. STEELE, MAYOR
ATTEST_____________________________ Dated__________________
RANAE EDWARDS, CITY CLERK
I.B.E.W. LOCAL No. 1597
BY______________________________________ Dated__________________
PRESIDENT LOCAL No. 1597
_______________________________________
CHIEF STEWARD LOCAL No. 1597
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EXHIBIT A
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ACCT CLERK HOURLY 18.1313 19.1189 20.1602 21.2582 22.4160 23.6370 24.9243 26.2818
1003 BIWEEKLY 1,450.50 1,529.51 1,612.82 1,700.66 1,793.28 1,890.96 1,993.94 2,102.54
MONTHLY 3,142.75 3,313.94 3,494.44 3,684.76 3,885.44 4,097.08 4,320.20 4,555.50
ANNUAL 37,713.00 39,767.26 41,933.32 44,217.16 46,625.28 49,164.96 51,842.44 54,666.04
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ACCT TECH STR HOURLY 21.7231 22.5823 23.4754 24.4039 25.3691 26.3725 27.4156 28.4998
1005 BIWEEKLY 1,737.85 1,806.58 1,878.03 1,952.31 2,029.53 2,109.80 2,193.25 2,279.98
MONTHLY 3,765.34 3,914.26 4,069.07 4,230.01 4,397.32 4,571.23 4,752.04 4,939.96
ANNUAL 45,184.10 46,971.08 48,828.78 50,760.06 52,767.78 54,854.80 57,024.50 59,279.48
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADM AST BLDG HOURLY 20.4435 21.5295 22.6735 23.8781 25.1467 26.4827 27.8898 29.3215
1008 BIWEEKLY 1,635.48 1,722.36 1,813.88 1,910.25 2,011.74 2,118.62 2,231.18 2,345.72
MONTHLY 3,543.54 3,731.78 3,930.07 4,138.88 4,358.77 4,590.34 4,834.22 5,082.39
ANNUAL 42,522.48 44,781.36 47,160.88 49,666.50 52,305.24 55,084.12 58,010.68 60,988.72
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST FIRE HOURLY 20.4435 21.5295 22.6735 23.8781 25.1467 26.4827 27.8898 29.3215
1010 BIWEEKLY 1,635.48 1,722.36 1,813.88 1,910.25 2,011.74 2,118.62 2,231.18 2,345.72
MONTHLY 3,543.54 3,731.78 3,930.07 4,138.88 4,358.77 4,590.34 4,834.22 5,082.39
ANNUAL 42,522.48 44,781.36 47,160.88 49,666.50 52,305.24 55,084.12 58,010.68 60,988.72
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST PLAN HOURLY 20.4435 21.5295 22.6735 23.8781 25.1467 26.4827 27.8898 29.3215
1011 BIWEEKLY 1,635.48 1,722.36 1,813.88 1,910.25 2,011.74 2,118.62 2,231.18 2,345.72
MONTHLY 3,543.54 3,731.78 3,930.07 4,138.88 4,358.77 4,590.34 4,834.22 5,082.39
ANNUAL 42,522.48 44,781.36 47,160.88 49,666.50 52,305.24 55,084.12 58,010.68 60,988.72
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST PW HOURLY 21.6005 22.7778 24.0194 25.3285 26.7090 28.1648 29.6999 31.2640
1012 BIWEEKLY 1,728.04 1,822.22 1,921.55 2,026.28 2,136.72 2,253.18 2,375.99 2,501.12
MONTHLY 3,744.09 3,948.14 4,163.36 4,390.27 4,629.56 4,881.89 5,147.98 5,419.09
ANNUAL 44,929.04 47,377.72 49,960.30 52,683.28 55,554.72 58,582.68 61,775.74 65,029.12
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
AUDIO VIDEO TEC HOURLY 24.4873 25.5477 26.6540 27.8083 29.0125 30.2688 31.5795 32.9470
1020 BIWEEKLY 1,958.98 2,043.82 2,132.32 2,224.66 2,321.00 2,421.50 2,526.36 2,635.76
MONTHLY 4,244.46 4,428.28 4,620.03 4,820.10 5,028.83 5,246.58 5,473.78 5,710.81
ANNUAL 50,933.48 53,139.32 55,440.32 57,841.16 60,346.00 62,959.00 65,685.36 68,529.76
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
BLD INSPECTOR HOURLY 24.0080 25.4375 26.9521 28.5568 30.2571 32.0586 33.9674 35.9899
1025 BIWEEKLY 1,920.64 2,035.00 2,156.17 2,284.54 2,420.57 2,564.69 2,717.39 2,879.19
MONTHLY 4,161.39 4,409.17 4,671.70 4,949.84 5,244.57 5,556.83 5,887.68 6,238.25
ANNUAL 49,936.64 52,910.00 56,060.42 59,398.04 62,934.82 66,681.94 70,652.14 74,858.94
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PBL SFTY DSPTCH HOURLY 21.7901 22.6759 23.5978 24.5572 25.5555 26.5945 27.6757 28.8008
1035 BIWEEKLY 1,743.21 1,814.07 1,887.82 1,964.58 2,044.44 2,127.56 2,214.06 2,304.06
MONTHLY 3,776.96 3,930.49 4,090.28 4,256.59 4,429.62 4,609.71 4,797.13 4,992.13
ANNUAL 45,323.46 47,165.82 49,083.32 51,079.08 53,155.44 55,316.56 57,565.56 59,905.56
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PBL SFTY DS/911 HOURLY 21.7901 22.6759 23.5978 24.5572 25.5555 26.5945 27.6757 28.8008
1037 BIWEEKLY 1,743.21 1,814.07 1,887.82 1,964.58 2,044.44 2,127.56 2,214.06 2,304.06
MONTHLY 3,776.96 3,930.49 4,090.28 4,256.59 4,429.62 4,609.71 4,797.13 4,992.13
ANNUAL 45,323.46 47,165.82 49,083.32 51,079.08 53,155.44 55,316.56 57,565.56 59,905.56
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PBLSFTY DS/WRLS HOURLY 21.7901 22.6759 23.5978 24.5572 25.5555 26.5945 27.6757 28.8008
1038 BIWEEKLY 1,743.21 1,814.07 1,887.82 1,964.58 2,044.44 2,127.56 2,214.06 2,304.06
MONTHLY 3,776.96 3,930.49 4,090.28 4,256.59 4,429.62 4,609.71 4,797.13 4,992.13
ANNUAL 45,323.46 47,165.82 49,083.32 51,079.08 53,155.44 55,316.56 57,565.56 59,905.56
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
CASHIER HOURLY 18.6247 19.4895 20.3946 21.3418 22.3328 23.3698 24.4551 25.5908
1039 BIWEEKLY 1,489.98 1,559.16 1,631.57 1,707.34 1,786.62 1,869.58 1,956.41 2,047.26
MONTHLY 3,228.29 3,378.18 3,535.07 3,699.24 3,871.01 4,050.76 4,238.89 4,435.73
ANNUAL 38,739.48 40,538.16 42,420.82 44,390.84 46,452.12 48,609.08 50,866.66 53,228.76
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
COM SERV OFFCR HOURLY 17.5592 18.4276 19.3389 20.2953 21.2990 22.3523 23.4577 24.6211
1043 BIWEEKLY 1,404.74 1,474.21 1,547.11 1,623.62 1,703.92 1,788.18 1,876.62 1,969.69
MONTHLY 3,043.60 3,194.12 3,352.07 3,517.84 3,691.83 3,874.39 4,066.01 4,267.66
ANNUAL 36,523.24 38,329.46 40,224.86 42,214.12 44,301.92 46,492.68 48,792.12 51,211.94
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
COMPUTER TECH HOURLY 25.5128 26.8652 28.2892 29.7888 31.3679 33.0306 34.7815 36.6251
1055 BIWEEKLY 2,041.02 2,149.22 2,263.14 2,383.10 2,509.43 2,642.45 2,782.52 2,930.01
MONTHLY 4,422.21 4,656.64 4,903.47 5,163.38 5,437.10 5,725.31 6,028.79 6,348.36
ANNUAL 53,066.52 55,879.72 58,841.64 61,960.60 65,245.18 68,703.70 72,345.52 76,180.26
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
CRIME ANALYST HOURLY 25.1338 26.0714 27.0440 28.0529 29.0994 30.1849 31.3109 32.4789
1057 BIWEEKLY 2,010.70 2,085.71 2,163.52 2,244.23 2,327.95 2,414.79 2,504.87 2,598.31
MONTHLY 4,356.52 4,519.04 4,687.63 4,862.50 5,043.89 5,232.05 5,427.22 5,629.67
ANNUAL 52,278.20 54,228.46 56,251.52 58,349.98 60,526.70 62,784.54 65,126.62 67,556.06
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ELEC INSPECTOR HOURLY 24.1752 25.5813 27.0692 28.6436 30.3096 32.0725 33.9380 35.9119
1065 BIWEEKLY 1,934.02 2,046.50 2,165.54 2,291.49 2,424.77 2,565.80 2,715.04 2,872.95
MONTHLY 4,190.38 4,434.08 4,692.00 4,964.90 5,253.67 5,559.23 5,882.59 6,224.73
ANNUAL 50,284.52 53,209.00 56,304.04 59,578.74 63,044.02 66,710.80 70,591.04 74,696.70
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
EMER MGM COORD HOURLY 21.5894 22.7621 23.9986 25.3021 26.6765 28.1256 29.6533 31.2640
1070 BIWEEKLY 1,727.15 1,820.97 1,919.89 2,024.17 2,134.12 2,250.05 2,372.26 2,501.12
MONTHLY 3,742.16 3,945.44 4,159.76 4,385.70 4,623.93 4,875.11 5,139.90 5,419.09
ANNUAL 44,905.90 47,345.22 49,917.14 52,628.42 55,487.12 58,501.30 61,678.76 65,029.12
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ENG TECH PW HOURLY 24.1683 25.3849 26.6629 28.0052 29.4151 30.8959 32.4513 34.0850
1075 BIWEEKLY 1,933.46 2,030.79 2,133.03 2,240.42 2,353.21 2,471.67 2,596.10 2,726.80
MONTHLY 4,189.16 4,400.05 4,621.57 4,854.24 5,098.62 5,355.29 5,624.88 5,908.07
ANNUAL 50,269.96 52,800.54 55,458.78 58,250.92 61,183.46 64,263.42 67,498.60 70,896.80
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STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
EVIDENCE TECH HOURLY 20.2408 21.3532 22.5268 23.7649 25.0710 26.4489 27.9025 29.4361
1080 BIWEEKLY 1,619.26 1,708.26 1,802.14 1,901.19 2,005.68 2,115.91 2,232.20 2,354.89
MONTHLY 3,508.40 3,701.23 3,904.64 4,119.25 4,345.64 4,584.47 4,836.43 5,102.26
ANNUAL 42,100.76 44,414.76 46,855.64 49,430.94 52,147.68 55,013.66 58,037.20 61,227.14
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
GIS COORDINATOR HOURLY 31.0713 32.9450 34.9315 37.0378 39.2712 41.6393 44.1502 46.8124
1090 BIWEEKLY 2,485.70 2,635.60 2,794.52 2,963.02 3,141.70 3,331.14 3,532.02 3,744.99
MONTHLY 5,385.68 5,710.47 6,054.79 6,419.88 6,807.02 7,217.47 7,652.71 8,114.15
ANNUAL 64,628.20 68,525.60 72,657.52 77,038.52 81,684.20 86,609.64 91,832.52 97,369.74
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRK I BLD HOURLY 17.1541 18.0276 18.9457 19.9105 20.9244 21.9900 23.1098 24.2867
1095 BIWEEKLY 1,372.33 1,442.21 1,515.66 1,592.84 1,673.95 1,759.20 1,848.78 1,942.94
MONTHLY 2,973.38 3,124.79 3,283.93 3,451.15 3,626.89 3,811.60 4,005.69 4,209.70
ANNUAL 35,680.58 37,497.46 39,407.16 41,413.84 43,522.70 45,739.20 48,068.28 50,516.44
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRK I POL HOURLY 17.1541 18.0276 19.2517 19.9105 20.9244 21.9900 23.1098 24.2867
1097 BIWEEKLY 1,372.33 1,442.21 1,540.14 1,592.84 1,673.95 1,759.20 1,848.78 1,942.94
MONTHLY 2,973.38 3,124.79 3,336.97 3,451.15 3,626.89 3,811.60 4,005.69 4,209.70
ANNUAL 35,680.58 37,497.46 40,043.64 41,413.84 43,522.70 45,739.20 48,068.28 50,516.44
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRK I LBR HOURLY 17.1541 18.0276 18.9457 19.9105 20.9244 21.9900 23.1098 24.2867
1098 BIWEEKLY 1,372.33 1,442.21 1,515.66 1,592.84 1,673.95 1,759.20 1,848.78 1,942.94
MONTHLY 2,973.38 3,124.79 3,283.93 3,451.15 3,626.89 3,811.60 4,005.69 4,209.70
ANNUAL 35,680.58 37,497.46 39,407.16 41,413.84 43,522.70 45,739.20 48,068.28 50,516.44
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRKII BLD HOURLY 20.1627 21.0372 21.9495 22.9013 23.8945 24.9308 26.0119 27.1401
1100 BIWEEKLY 1,613.02 1,682.98 1,755.96 1,832.10 1,911.56 1,994.46 2,080.95 2,171.21
MONTHLY 3,494.88 3,646.46 3,804.58 3,969.55 4,141.71 4,321.33 4,508.73 4,704.29
ANNUAL 41,938.52 43,757.48 45,654.96 47,634.60 49,700.56 51,855.96 54,104.70 56,451.46
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRKII POL HOURLY 20.1627 21.0372 21.9495 22.9013 23.8945 24.9308 26.0119 27.1401
1101 BIWEEKLY 1,613.02 1,682.98 1,755.96 1,832.10 1,911.56 1,994.46 2,080.95 2,171.21
MONTHLY 3,494.88 3,646.46 3,804.58 3,969.55 4,141.71 4,321.33 4,508.73 4,704.29
ANNUAL 41,938.52 43,757.48 45,654.96 47,634.60 49,700.56 51,855.96 54,104.70 56,451.46
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRKII LIB HOURLY 20.1627 21.0372 21.9495 22.9013 23.8945 24.9308 26.0119 27.1401
1102 BIWEEKLY 1,613.02 1,682.98 1,755.96 1,832.10 1,911.56 1,994.46 2,080.95 2,171.21
MONTHLY 3,494.88 3,646.46 3,804.58 3,969.55 4,141.71 4,321.33 4,508.73 4,704.29
ANNUAL 41,938.52 43,757.48 45,654.96 47,634.60 49,700.56 51,855.96 54,104.70 56,451.46
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST PRK HOURLY 20.4435 21.5295 22.6735 23.8781 25.1467 26.4827 27.8898 29.3215
1105 BIWEEKLY 1,635.48 1,722.36 1,813.88 1,910.25 2,011.74 2,118.62 2,231.18 2,345.72
MONTHLY 3,543.54 3,731.78 3,930.07 4,138.88 4,358.77 4,590.34 4,834.22 5,082.39
ANNUAL 42,522.48 44,781.36 47,160.88 49,666.50 52,305.24 55,084.12 58,010.68 60,988.72
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PAYROLL CLERK HOURLY 21.2139 22.2877 23.4159 24.6011 25.8464 27.1547 28.5292 29.9773
1107 BIWEEKLY 1,697.11 1,783.02 1,873.27 1,968.09 2,067.71 2,172.38 2,282.34 2,398.18
MONTHLY 3,677.07 3,863.21 4,058.75 4,264.20 4,480.04 4,706.82 4,945.07 5,196.06
ANNUAL 44,124.86 46,358.52 48,705.02 51,170.34 53,760.46 56,481.88 59,340.84 62,352.68
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PLANS EXAMINER HOURLY 23.9582 25.3916 26.9108 28.5210 30.2274 32.0360 33.9527 35.9899
1120 BIWEEKLY 1,916.66 2,031.33 2,152.86 2,281.68 2,418.19 2,562.88 2,716.22 2,879.19
MONTHLY 4,152.76 4,401.22 4,664.53 4,943.64 5,239.41 5,552.91 5,885.14 6,238.25
ANNUAL 49,833.16 52,814.58 55,974.36 59,323.68 62,872.94 66,634.88 70,621.72 74,858.94
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PLMB/MCH INSP HOURLY 24.1864 25.5562 27.0035 28.5328 30.1485 31.8559 33.6600 35.5663
1127 BIWEEKLY 1,934.91 2,044.50 2,160.28 2,282.62 2,411.88 2,548.47 2,692.80 2,845.30
MONTHLY 4,192.31 4,429.75 4,680.61 4,945.68 5,225.74 5,521.69 5,834.40 6,164.82
ANNUAL 50,307.66 53,157.00 56,167.28 59,348.12 62,708.88 66,260.22 70,012.80 73,977.80
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
POL REC CLRK HOURLY 18.0813 19.0109 19.9882 21.0158 22.0962 23.2320 24.4263 25.6821
1130 BIWEEKLY 1,446.50 1,520.87 1,599.06 1,681.26 1,767.70 1,858.56 1,954.10 2,054.57
MONTHLY 3,134.08 3,295.22 3,464.63 3,642.73 3,830.02 4,026.88 4,233.88 4,451.57
ANNUAL 37,609.00 39,542.62 41,575.56 43,712.76 45,960.20 48,322.56 50,806.60 53,418.82
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ACCTS PAY CLERK HOURLY 20.4525 21.4894 22.5787 23.7234 24.9259 26.1896 27.5173 28.9122
1135 BIWEEKLY 1,636.20 1,719.15 1,806.30 1,897.87 1,994.07 2,095.17 2,201.38 2,312.98
MONTHLY 3,545.10 3,724.83 3,913.65 4,112.05 4,320.49 4,539.54 4,769.66 5,011.46
ANNUAL 42,541.20 44,697.90 46,963.80 49,344.62 51,845.82 54,474.42 57,235.88 60,137.48
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SHOOTRANGE OPER HOURLY 26.6273 27.7812 28.9851 30.2412 31.5517 32.9190 34.3454 35.8338
1140 BIWEEKLY 2,130.18 2,222.50 2,318.81 2,419.30 2,524.14 2,633.52 2,747.63 2,866.70
MONTHLY 4,615.39 4,815.42 5,024.09 5,241.82 5,468.97 5,705.96 5,953.20 6,211.18
ANNUAL 55,384.68 57,785.00 60,289.06 62,901.80 65,627.64 68,471.52 71,438.38 74,534.20
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SHT RNG OPR RFL HOURLY 26.6273 27.7812 28.9851 30.2412 31.5517 32.9190 34.3454 35.8338
1141 BIWEEKLY 2,130.18 2,222.50 2,318.81 2,419.30 2,524.14 2,633.52 2,747.63 2,866.70
MONTHLY 4,615.39 4,815.42 5,024.09 5,241.82 5,468.97 5,705.96 5,953.20 6,211.18
ANNUAL 55,384.68 57,785.00 60,289.06 62,901.80 65,627.64 68,471.52 71,438.38 74,534.20
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SR ACCT CLK HOURLY 20.2854 21.3340 22.4368 23.5968 24.8166 26.0995 27.4487 28.8676
1147 BIWEEKLY 1,622.83 1,706.72 1,794.94 1,887.74 1,985.33 2,087.96 2,195.90 2,309.41
MONTHLY 3,516.13 3,697.89 3,889.04 4,090.10 4,301.55 4,523.91 4,757.78 5,003.72
ANNUAL 42,193.58 44,374.72 46,668.44 49,081.24 51,618.58 54,286.96 57,093.40 60,044.66
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
WWTP SECR HOURLY 20.3634 21.3913 22.4711 23.6055 24.7970 26.0488 27.3637 28.7450
1200 BIWEEKLY 1,629.07 1,711.30 1,797.69 1,888.44 1,983.76 2,083.90 2,189.10 2,299.60
MONTHLY 3,529.65 3,707.82 3,895.00 4,091.62 4,298.15 4,515.12 4,743.05 4,982.47
ANNUAL 42,355.82 44,493.80 46,739.94 49,099.44 51,577.76 54,181.40 56,916.60 59,789.60
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ACCT CLERK HOURLY 19.7952 20.6455 21.5323 22.4572 23.4218 24.4278 25.4771 26.5714
1003 BIWEEKLY 1,583.62 1,651.64 1,722.58 1,796.58 1,873.74 1,954.22 2,038.17 2,125.71
MONTHLY 3,431.18 3,578.55 3,732.26 3,892.59 4,059.77 4,234.14 4,416.04 4,605.71
ANNUAL 41,174.12 42,942.64 44,787.08 46,711.08 48,717.24 50,809.72 52,992.42 55,268.46
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ACCTS PAY CLERK HOURLY 21.9060 22.8632 23.8622 24.9048 25.9931 27.1288 28.3142 29.5514
1135 BIWEEKLY 1,752.48 1,829.06 1,908.98 1,992.38 2,079.45 2,170.30 2,265.14 2,364.11
MONTHLY 3,797.04 3,962.96 4,136.12 4,316.82 4,505.48 4,702.32 4,907.80 5,122.24
ANNUAL 45,564.48 47,555.56 49,633.48 51,801.88 54,065.70 56,427.80 58,893.64 61,466.86
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ACCT TECH STR HOURLY 21.7231 22.6465 23.6091 24.6127 25.6589 26.7496 27.8867 29.0721
1005 BIWEEKLY 1,737.85 1,811.72 1,888.73 1,969.02 2,052.71 2,139.97 2,230.94 2,325.77
MONTHLY 3,765.34 3,925.39 4,092.25 4,266.21 4,447.54 4,636.60 4,833.70 5,039.17
ANNUAL 45,184.10 47,104.72 49,106.98 51,194.52 53,370.46 55,639.22 58,004.44 60,470.02
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST BLDG HOURLY 20.4435 21.5244 22.6625 23.8607 25.1223 26.4505 27.8490 29.3215
1008 BIWEEKLY 1,635.48 1,721.95 1,813.00 1,908.86 2,009.78 2,116.04 2,227.92 2,345.72
MONTHLY 3,543.54 3,730.89 3,928.17 4,135.86 4,354.52 4,584.75 4,827.16 5,082.39
ANNUAL 42,522.48 44,770.70 47,138.00 49,630.36 52,254.28 55,017.04 57,925.92 60,988.72
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST FIRE HOURLY 20.4435 21.5244 22.6625 23.8607 25.1223 26.4505 27.8490 29.3215
1010 BIWEEKLY 1,635.48 1,721.95 1,813.00 1,908.86 2,009.78 2,116.04 2,227.92 2,345.72
MONTHLY 3,543.54 3,730.89 3,928.17 4,135.86 4,354.52 4,584.75 4,827.16 5,082.39
ANNUAL 42,522.48 44,770.70 47,138.00 49,630.36 52,254.28 55,017.04 57,925.92 60,988.72
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST PARKS HOURLY 20.4435 21.5244 22.6625 23.8607 25.1223 26.4505 27.8490 29.3215
1105 BIWEEKLY 1,635.48 1,721.95 1,813.00 1,908.86 2,009.78 2,116.04 2,227.92 2,345.72
MONTHLY 3,543.54 3,730.89 3,928.17 4,135.86 4,354.52 4,584.75 4,827.16 5,082.39
ANNUAL 42,522.48 44,770.70 47,138.00 49,630.36 52,254.28 55,017.04 57,925.92 60,988.72
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST PLAN HOURLY 20.4435 21.5295 22.6735 23.8781 25.1467 26.4827 27.8898 29.3215
1011 BIWEEKLY 1,635.48 1,722.36 1,813.88 1,910.25 2,011.74 2,118.62 2,231.18 2,345.72
MONTHLY 3,543.54 3,731.78 3,930.07 4,138.88 4,358.77 4,590.34 4,834.22 5,082.39
ANNUAL 42,522.48 44,781.36 47,160.88 49,666.50 52,305.24 55,084.12 58,010.68 60,988.72
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
AUDIO VIDEO TEC HOURLY 26.8201 28.0626 29.3626 30.7229 32.1462 33.6354 35.1936 36.8240
1020 BIWEEKLY 2,145.61 2,245.01 2,349.01 2,457.83 2,571.70 2,690.83 2,815.49 2,945.92
MONTHLY 4,648.82 4,864.19 5,089.52 5,325.30 5,572.02 5,830.13 6,100.23 6,382.83
ANNUAL 55,785.86 58,370.26 61,074.26 63,903.58 66,864.20 69,961.58 73,202.74 76,593.92
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
BLD INSPECTOR HOURLY 27.0111 28.2786 29.6055 30.9947 32.4491 33.9717 35.5658 37.2347
1025 BIWEEKLY 2,160.89 2,262.29 2,368.44 2,479.58 2,595.93 2,717.74 2,845.26 2,978.78
MONTHLY 4,681.93 4,901.63 5,131.62 5,372.42 5,624.52 5,888.44 6,164.73 6,454.02
ANNUAL 56,183.14 58,819.54 61,579.44 64,469.08 67,494.18 70,661.24 73,976.76 77,448.28
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CASHIER HOURLY 20.0668 20.7799 21.5184 22.2831 23.0749 23.8949 24.7441 25.6234
1039 BIWEEKLY 1,605.34 1,662.39 1,721.47 1,782.65 1,845.99 1,911.59 1,979.53 2,049.87
MONTHLY 3,478.24 3,601.85 3,729.85 3,862.41 3,999.65 4,141.78 4,288.98 4,441.39
ANNUAL 41,738.84 43,222.14 44,758.22 46,348.90 47,995.74 49,701.34 51,467.78 53,296.62
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
COM SERV OFFCR HOURLY 19.7531 20.5310 21.3396 22.1800 23.0535 23.9613 24.9050 25.8858
1043 BIWEEKLY 1,580.25 1,642.48 1,707.17 1,774.40 1,844.28 1,916.90 1,992.40 2,070.86
MONTHLY 3,423.88 3,558.71 3,698.87 3,844.53 3,995.94 4,153.28 4,316.87 4,486.86
ANNUAL 41,086.50 42,704.48 44,386.42 46,134.40 47,951.28 49,839.40 51,802.40 53,842.36
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
COMPUTER TECH HOURLY 25.5128 26.8896 28.3406 29.8700 31.4818 33.1807 34.9712 36.8584
1055 BIWEEKLY 2,041.02 2,151.17 2,267.25 2,389.60 2,518.54 2,654.46 2,797.70 2,948.67
MONTHLY 4,422.21 4,660.87 4,912.38 5,177.47 5,456.84 5,751.33 6,061.68 6,388.79
ANNUAL 53,066.52 55,930.42 58,948.50 62,129.60 65,482.04 69,015.96 72,740.20 76,665.42
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
CRIME ANALYST HOURLY 28.6794 29.8712 31.1124 32.4053 33.7519 35.1544 36.6153 38.1368
1057 BIWEEKLY 2,294.35 2,389.70 2,488.99 2,592.42 2,700.15 2,812.35 2,929.22 3,050.94
MONTHLY 4,971.09 5,177.68 5,392.81 5,616.91 5,850.33 6,093.43 6,346.64 6,610.37
ANNUAL 59,653.10 62,132.20 64,713.74 67,402.92 70,203.90 73,121.10 76,159.72 79,324.44
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ELEC INSPECTOR HOURLY 27.1431 28.3823 29.6780 31.0329 32.4496 33.9311 35.4801 37.0999
1065 BIWEEKLY 2,171.45 2,270.58 2,374.24 2,482.63 2,595.97 2,714.49 2,838.41 2,967.99
MONTHLY 4,704.81 4,919.59 5,144.19 5,379.03 5,624.60 5,881.40 6,149.89 6,430.65
ANNUAL 56,457.70 59,035.08 61,730.24 64,548.38 67,495.22 70,576.74 73,798.66 77,167.74
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
EMER MGM COORD HOURLY 25.0300 26.1142 27.2454 28.4255 29.6568 30.9414 32.2817 33.6800
1070 BIWEEKLY 2,002.40 2,089.14 2,179.63 2,274.04 2,372.54 2,475.31 2,582.54 2,694.40
MONTHLY 4,338.53 4,526.47 4,722.53 4,927.09 5,140.50 5,363.17 5,595.50 5,837.87
ANNUAL 52,062.40 54,317.64 56,670.38 59,125.04 61,686.04 64,358.06 67,146.04 70,054.40
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
EVIDENCE TECH HOURLY 22.2054 23.3373 24.5269 25.7772 27.0912 28.4721 29.9235 31.4488
1080 BIWEEKLY 1,776.43 1,866.98 1,962.15 2,062.18 2,167.30 2,277.77 2,393.88 2,515.90
MONTHLY 3,848.93 4,045.12 4,251.33 4,468.06 4,695.82 4,935.17 5,186.74 5,451.12
ANNUAL 46,187.18 48,541.48 51,015.90 53,616.68 56,349.80 59,222.02 62,240.88 65,413.40
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
GIS COORDINATOR HOURLY 34.2400 35.9168 37.6757 39.5208 41.4562 43.4864 45.6161 47.8500
1090 BIWEEKLY 2,739.20 2,873.34 3,014.06 3,161.66 3,316.50 3,478.91 3,649.29 3,828.00
MONTHLY 5,934.93 6,225.57 6,530.46 6,850.26 7,185.75 7,537.64 7,906.80 8,294.00
ANNUAL 71,219.20 74,706.84 78,365.56 82,203.16 86,229.00 90,451.66 94,881.54 99,528.00
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRK I BLD HOURLY 18.8024 19.6141 20.4609 21.3442 22.2657 23.2269 24.2297 25.2757
1095 BIWEEKLY 1,504.19 1,569.13 1,636.87 1,707.54 1,781.26 1,858.15 1,938.38 2,022.06
MONTHLY 3,259.08 3,399.78 3,546.55 3,699.67 3,859.40 4,025.99 4,199.82 4,381.13
ANNUAL 39,108.94 40,797.38 42,558.62 44,396.04 46,312.76 48,311.90 50,397.88 52,573.56
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MAINT WRK I POL HOURLY 18.8024 19.6141 20.4609 21.3442 22.2657 23.2269 24.2297 25.2757
1097 BIWEEKLY 1,504.19 1,569.13 1,636.87 1,707.54 1,781.26 1,858.15 1,938.38 2,022.06
MONTHLY 3,259.08 3,399.78 3,546.55 3,699.67 3,859.40 4,025.99 4,199.82 4,381.13
ANNUAL 39,108.94 40,797.38 42,558.62 44,396.04 46,312.76 48,311.90 50,397.88 52,573.56
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRK I LBR HOURLY 18.8024 19.6141 20.4609 21.3442 22.2657 23.2269 24.2297 25.2757
1098 BIWEEKLY 1,504.19 1,569.13 1,636.87 1,707.54 1,781.26 1,858.15 1,938.38 2,022.06
MONTHLY 3,259.08 3,399.78 3,546.55 3,699.67 3,859.40 4,025.99 4,199.82 4,381.13
ANNUAL 39,108.94 40,797.38 42,558.62 44,396.04 46,312.76 48,311.90 50,397.88 52,573.56
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRKII BLD HOURLY 21.5781 22.4825 23.4247 24.4065 25.4293 26.4951 27.6055 28.7625
1100 BIWEEKLY 1,726.25 1,798.60 1,873.98 1,952.52 2,034.34 2,119.61 2,208.44 2,301.00
MONTHLY 3,740.21 3,896.97 4,060.29 4,230.46 4,407.74 4,592.49 4,784.95 4,985.50
ANNUAL 44,882.50 46,763.60 48,723.48 50,765.52 52,892.84 55,109.86 57,419.44 59,826.00
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRKII POL HOURLY 21.5781 22.4825 23.4247 24.4065 25.4293 26.4951 27.6055 28.7625
1101 BIWEEKLY 1,726.25 1,798.60 1,873.98 1,952.52 2,034.34 2,119.61 2,208.44 2,301.00
MONTHLY 3,740.21 3,896.97 4,060.29 4,230.46 4,407.74 4,592.49 4,784.95 4,985.50
ANNUAL 44,882.50 46,763.60 48,723.48 50,765.52 52,892.84 55,109.86 57,419.44 59,826.00
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRKII LIB HOURLY 21.5781 22.4825 23.4247 24.4065 25.4293 26.4951 27.6055 28.7625
1102 BIWEEKLY 1,726.25 1,798.60 1,873.98 1,952.52 2,034.34 2,119.61 2,208.44 2,301.00
MONTHLY 3,740.21 3,896.97 4,060.29 4,230.46 4,407.74 4,592.49 4,784.95 4,985.50
ANNUAL 44,882.50 46,763.60 48,723.48 50,765.52 52,892.84 55,109.86 57,419.44 59,826.00
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PAYROLL CLERK HOURLY 23.1606 24.3097 25.5158 26.7817 28.1104 29.5051 30.9689 32.5054
1107 BIWEEKLY 1,852.85 1,944.78 2,041.26 2,142.54 2,248.83 2,360.41 2,477.51 2,600.43
MONTHLY 4,014.51 4,213.69 4,422.73 4,642.17 4,872.47 5,114.22 5,367.94 5,634.27
ANNUAL 48,174.10 50,564.28 53,072.76 55,706.04 58,469.58 61,370.66 64,415.26 67,611.18
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PLANS EXAMINER HOURLY 27.0157 28.5556 30.1834 31.9039 33.7224 35.6447 37.6765 39.8241
1120 BIWEEKLY 2,161.26 2,284.45 2,414.67 2,552.31 2,697.79 2,851.58 3,014.12 3,185.93
MONTHLY 4,682.73 4,949.64 5,231.79 5,530.01 5,845.21 6,178.42 6,530.59 6,902.85
ANNUAL 56,192.76 59,395.70 62,781.42 66,360.06 70,142.54 74,141.08 78,367.12 82,834.18
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PLMB/MCH INSP HOURLY 27.0830 28.2689 29.5068 30.7988 32.1474 33.5551 35.0244 36.5581
1127 BIWEEKLY 2,166.64 2,261.51 2,360.54 2,463.90 2,571.79 2,684.41 2,801.95 2,924.65
MONTHLY 4,694.39 4,899.94 5,114.50 5,338.45 5,572.21 5,816.22 6,070.89 6,336.74
ANNUAL 56,332.64 58,799.26 61,374.04 64,061.40 66,866.54 69,794.66 72,850.70 76,040.90
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
POL REC CLRK HOURLY 19.9522 20.8023 21.6887 22.6129 23.5764 24.5809 25.6283 26.7203
1130 BIWEEKLY 1,596.18 1,664.18 1,735.10 1,809.03 1,886.11 1,966.47 2,050.26 2,137.62
MONTHLY 3,458.39 3,605.72 3,759.38 3,919.57 4,086.57 4,260.69 4,442.23 4,631.51
ANNUAL 41,500.68 43,268.68 45,112.60 47,034.78 49,038.86 51,128.22 53,306.76 55,578.12
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PUB SAF APPR HOURLY 19.7531 20.5310 21.3396 22.1800 23.0535 23.9613 24.9050 25.8858
1133 BIWEEKLY 1,580.25 1,642.48 1,707.17 1,774.40 1,844.28 1,916.90 1,992.40 2,070.86
MONTHLY 3,423.88 3,558.71 3,698.87 3,844.53 3,995.94 4,153.28 4,316.87 4,486.86
ANNUAL 41,086.50 42,704.48 44,386.42 46,134.40 47,951.28 49,839.40 51,802.40 53,842.36
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PBL SFTY DSPTCH HOURLY 22.5270 23.5028 24.5208 25.5830 26.6911 27.8473 29.0535 30.3120
1035 BIWEEKLY 1,802.16 1,880.22 1,961.66 2,046.64 2,135.29 2,227.78 2,324.28 2,424.96
MONTHLY 3,904.68 4,073.81 4,250.26 4,434.39 4,626.46 4,826.86 5,035.94 5,254.08
ANNUAL 46,856.16 48,885.72 51,003.16 53,212.64 55,517.54 57,922.28 60,431.28 63,048.96
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PBL SFTY DS/911 HOURLY 22.5270 23.5028 24.5208 25.5830 26.6911 27.8473 29.0535 30.3120
1037 BIWEEKLY 1,802.16 1,880.22 1,961.66 2,046.64 2,135.29 2,227.78 2,324.28 2,424.96
MONTHLY 3,904.68 4,073.81 4,250.26 4,434.39 4,626.46 4,826.86 5,035.94 5,254.08
ANNUAL 46,856.16 48,885.72 51,003.16 53,212.64 55,517.54 57,922.28 60,431.28 63,048.96
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PBL SFTY DS/WRLS HOURLY 22.5270 23.5028 24.5208 25.5830 26.6911 27.8473 29.0535 30.3120
1038 BIWEEKLY 1,802.16 1,880.22 1,961.66 2,046.64 2,135.29 2,227.78 2,324.28 2,424.96
MONTHLY 3,904.68 4,073.81 4,250.26 4,434.39 4,626.46 4,826.86 5,035.94 5,254.08
ANNUAL 46,856.16 48,885.72 51,003.16 53,212.64 55,517.54 57,922.28 60,431.28 63,048.96
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SHOOT RANGE OPER HOURLY 26.6273 27.7812 28.9851 30.2411 31.5516 32.9189 34.3454 35.8338
1140 BIWEEKLY 2,130.18 2,222.50 2,318.81 2,419.29 2,524.13 2,633.51 2,747.63 2,866.70
MONTHLY 4,615.39 4,815.42 5,024.09 5,241.80 5,468.95 5,705.94 5,953.20 6,211.18
ANNUAL 55,384.68 57,785.00 60,289.06 62,901.54 65,627.38 68,471.26 71,438.38 74,534.20
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SHT RNG OPR RFL HOURLY 26.6273 27.7812 28.9851 30.2411 31.5516 32.9189 34.3454 35.8338
1141 BIWEEKLY 2,130.18 2,222.50 2,318.81 2,419.29 2,524.13 2,633.51 2,747.63 2,866.70
MONTHLY 4,615.39 4,815.42 5,024.09 5,241.80 5,468.95 5,705.94 5,953.20 6,211.18
ANNUAL 55,384.68 57,785.00 60,289.06 62,901.54 65,627.38 68,471.26 71,438.38 74,534.20
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SR ACCT CLK HOURLY 22.1760 23.1396 24.1450 25.1941 26.2888 27.4311 28.6230 29.8667
1147 BIWEEKLY 1,774.08 1,851.17 1,931.60 2,015.53 2,103.10 2,194.49 2,289.84 2,389.34
MONTHLY 3,843.84 4,010.87 4,185.13 4,366.98 4,556.72 4,754.73 4,961.32 5,176.90
ANNUAL 46,126.08 48,130.42 50,221.60 52,403.78 54,680.60 57,056.74 59,535.84 62,122.84
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
WWTP SECR HOURLY 20.6626 21.6914 22.7714 23.9052 25.0954 26.3450 27.6567 29.0337
1200 BIWEEKLY 1,653.01 1,735.31 1,821.71 1,912.42 2,007.63 2,107.60 2,212.54 2,322.70
MONTHLY 3,581.52 3,759.84 3,947.04 4,143.58 4,349.87 4,566.47 4,793.84 5,032.52
ANNUAL 42,978.26 45,118.06 47,364.46 49,722.92 52,198.38 54,797.60 57,526.04 60,390.20
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ENG TECH I PW HOURLY 25.2600 26.1802 27.1340 28.1225 29.1470 30.2089 31.3094 32.4500
BIWEEKLY 2,020.80 2,094.42 2,170.72 2,249.80 2,331.76 2,416.71 2,504.75 2,596.00
MONTHLY 4,378.40 4,537.91 4,703.23 4,874.57 5,052.15 5,236.21 5,426.96 5,624.67
ANNUAL 52,540.80 54,454.92 56,438.72 58,494.80 60,625.76 62,834.46 65,123.50 67,496.00
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
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ENG TECH II PW HOURLY 31.3500 32.5330 33.7607 35.0347 36.3568 37.7288 39.1525 40.6300
BIWEEKLY 2,508.00 2,602.64 2,700.86 2,802.78 2,908.54 3,018.30 3,132.20 3,250.40
MONTHLY 5,434.00 5,639.05 5,851.86 6,072.69 6,301.84 6,539.65 6,786.43 7,042.53
ANNUAL 65,208.00 67,668.64 70,222.36 72,872.28 75,622.04 78,475.80 81,437.20 84,510.40
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SR ENG TECH PW HOURLY 34.8500 35.9691 37.1241 38.3162 39.5466 40.8165 42.1272 43.4800
BIWEEKLY 2,788.00 2,877.53 2,969.93 3,065.30 3,163.73 3,265.32 3,370.18 3,478.40
MONTHLY 6,040.67 6,234.65 6,434.85 6,641.48 6,854.75 7,074.86 7,302.06 7,536.53
ANNUAL 72,488.00 74,815.78 77,218.18 79,697.80 82,256.98 84,898.32 87,624.68 90,438.40
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SYSTEMS TECH HOURLY 42.8267 43.5339 44.2528 44.9835 45.7263 46.4814 47.2490 48.0292
BIWEEKLY 3,426.14 3,482.71 3,540.22 3,598.68 3,658.10 3,718.51 3,779.92 3,842.34
MONTHLY 7,423.30 7,545.87 7,670.48 7,797.14 7,925.88 8,056.77 8,189.83 8,325.07
ANNUAL 89,079.64 90,550.46 92,045.72 93,565.68 95,110.60 96,681.26 98,277.92 99,900.84
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ACCT CLERK HOURLY 20.3891 21.2649 22.1783 23.1309 24.1244 25.1606 26.2414 27.3685
1003 BIWEEKLY 1,631.13 1,701.19 1,774.26 1,850.47 1,929.95 2,012.85 2,099.31 2,189.48
MONTHLY 3,534.12 3,685.91 3,844.23 4,009.35 4,181.56 4,361.18 4,548.51 4,743.87
ANNUAL 42,409.38 44,230.94 46,130.76 48,112.22 50,178.70 52,334.10 54,582.06 56,926.48
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ACCT PAY CLERK HOURLY 22.5632 23.5491 24.5781 25.6520 26.7728 27.9427 29.1636 30.4379
1135 BIWEEKLY 1,805.06 1,883.93 1,966.25 2,052.16 2,141.82 2,235.42 2,333.09 2,435.03
MONTHLY 3,910.96 4,081.85 4,260.21 4,446.35 4,640.61 4,843.41 5,055.03 5,275.90
ANNUAL 46,931.56 48,982.18 51,122.50 53,356.16 55,687.32 58,120.92 60,660.34 63,310.78
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ACCT TECH STR HOURLY 21.9186 22.9176 23.9622 25.0544 26.1964 27.3904 28.6389 29.9442
1005 BIWEEKLY 1,753.49 1,833.41 1,916.98 2,004.35 2,095.71 2,191.23 2,291.11 2,395.54
MONTHLY 3,799.23 3,972.39 4,153.46 4,342.76 4,540.71 4,747.67 4,964.07 5,190.34
ANNUAL 45,590.74 47,668.66 49,841.48 52,113.10 54,488.46 56,971.98 59,568.86 62,284.04
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST BLDG HOURLY 20.6479 21.7900 22.9953 24.2672 25.6095 27.0260 28.5209 30.0985
1008 BIWEEKLY 1,651.83 1,743.20 1,839.62 1,941.38 2,048.76 2,162.08 2,281.67 2,407.88
MONTHLY 3,578.97 3,776.93 3,985.84 4,206.32 4,438.98 4,684.51 4,943.62 5,217.07
ANNUAL 42,947.58 45,323.20 47,830.12 50,475.88 53,267.76 56,214.08 59,323.42 62,604.88
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST FIRE HOURLY 20.6479 21.7900 22.9953 24.2672 25.6095 27.0260 28.5209 30.0985
1010 BIWEEKLY 1,651.83 1,743.20 1,839.62 1,941.38 2,048.76 2,162.08 2,281.67 2,407.88
MONTHLY 3,578.97 3,776.93 3,985.84 4,206.32 4,438.98 4,684.51 4,943.62 5,217.07
ANNUAL 42,947.58 45,323.20 47,830.12 50,475.88 53,267.76 56,214.08 59,323.42 62,604.88
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST PARKS HOURLY 20.6479 21.7900 22.9953 24.2672 25.6095 27.0260 28.5209 30.0985
1105 BIWEEKLY 1,651.83 1,743.20 1,839.62 1,941.38 2,048.76 2,162.08 2,281.67 2,407.88
MONTHLY 3,578.97 3,776.93 3,985.84 4,206.32 4,438.98 4,684.51 4,943.62 5,217.07
ANNUAL 42,947.58 45,323.20 47,830.12 50,475.88 53,267.76 56,214.08 59,323.42 62,604.88
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST PLAN HOURLY 20.6479 21.7900 22.9953 24.2672 25.6095 27.0260 28.5209 30.0985
1011 BIWEEKLY 1,651.83 1,743.20 1,839.62 1,941.38 2,048.76 2,162.08 2,281.67 2,407.88
MONTHLY 3,578.97 3,776.93 3,985.84 4,206.32 4,438.98 4,684.51 4,943.62 5,217.07
ANNUAL 42,947.58 45,323.20 47,830.12 50,475.88 53,267.76 56,214.08 59,323.42 62,604.88
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
AUDIO VIDEO TEC HOURLY 27.6247 28.9045 30.2435 31.6446 33.1105 34.6444 36.2494 37.9287
1020 BIWEEKLY 2,209.98 2,312.36 2,419.48 2,531.57 2,648.84 2,771.55 2,899.95 3,034.30
MONTHLY 4,788.29 5,010.11 5,242.21 5,485.07 5,739.15 6,005.03 6,283.23 6,574.32
ANNUAL 57,459.48 60,121.36 62,906.48 65,820.82 68,869.84 72,060.30 75,398.70 78,891.80
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
BLD INSPECTOR HOURLY 27.8214 29.1269 30.4936 31.9245 33.4225 34.9908 36.6328 38.3517
1025 BIWEEKLY 2,225.71 2,330.15 2,439.49 2,553.96 2,673.80 2,799.26 2,930.62 3,068.14
MONTHLY 4,822.37 5,048.66 5,285.56 5,533.58 5,793.23 6,065.06 6,349.68 6,647.64
ANNUAL 57,868.46 60,583.90 63,426.74 66,402.96 69,518.80 72,780.76 76,196.12 79,771.64
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CASHIER HOURLY 20.6688 21.4033 22.1639 22.9515 23.7672 24.6118 25.4864 26.3921
1039 BIWEEKLY 1,653.50 1,712.26 1,773.11 1,836.12 1,901.38 1,968.94 2,038.91 2,111.37
MONTHLY 3,582.58 3,709.90 3,841.74 3,978.26 4,119.66 4,266.04 4,417.64 4,574.64
ANNUAL 42,991.00 44,518.76 46,100.86 47,739.12 49,435.88 51,192.44 53,011.66 54,895.62
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
COM SERV OFFCR HOURLY 20.3457 21.1470 21.9798 22.8454 23.7451 24.6802 25.6522 26.6624
1043 BIWEEKLY 1,627.66 1,691.76 1,758.38 1,827.63 1,899.61 1,974.42 2,052.18 2,132.99
MONTHLY 3,526.60 3,665.48 3,809.82 3,959.87 4,115.82 4,277.91 4,446.39 4,621.48
ANNUAL 42,319.16 43,985.76 45,717.88 47,518.38 49,389.86 51,334.92 53,356.68 55,457.74
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
COMPUTER TECH HOURLY 25.6072 27.0890 28.6565 30.3147 32.0688 33.9245 35.8876 37.9642
1055 BIWEEKLY 2,048.58 2,167.12 2,292.52 2,425.18 2,565.50 2,713.96 2,871.01 3,037.14
MONTHLY 4,438.59 4,695.43 4,967.13 5,254.56 5,558.58 5,880.25 6,220.52 6,580.47
ANNUAL 53,263.08 56,345.12 59,605.52 63,054.68 66,703.00 70,562.96 74,646.26 78,965.64
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
CRIME ANALYST HOURLY 29.5398 30.7673 32.0458 33.3775 34.7645 36.2091 37.7137 39.2809
1057 BIWEEKLY 2,363.18 2,461.38 2,563.66 2,670.20 2,781.16 2,896.73 3,017.10 3,142.47
MONTHLY 5,120.22 5,332.99 5,554.60 5,785.43 6,025.85 6,276.25 6,537.05 6,808.69
ANNUAL 61,442.68 63,995.88 66,655.16 69,425.20 72,310.16 75,314.98 78,444.60 81,704.22
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ELEC INSPECTOR HOURLY 27.9573 29.2337 30.5683 31.9638 33.4231 34.9490 36.5445 38.2129
1065 BIWEEKLY 2,236.58 2,338.70 2,445.46 2,557.10 2,673.85 2,795.92 2,923.56 3,057.03
MONTHLY 4,845.92 5,067.18 5,298.50 5,540.38 5,793.34 6,057.83 6,334.38 6,623.57
ANNUAL 58,151.08 60,806.20 63,581.96 66,484.60 69,520.10 72,693.92 76,012.56 79,482.78
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
EMER MGM COORD HOURLY 25.7809 26.8976 28.0627 29.2783 30.5465 31.8697 33.2501 34.6904
1070 BIWEEKLY 2,062.47 2,151.81 2,245.02 2,342.26 2,443.72 2,549.58 2,660.01 2,775.23
MONTHLY 4,468.69 4,662.26 4,864.21 5,074.90 5,294.73 5,524.09 5,763.36 6,013.00
ANNUAL 53,624.22 55,947.06 58,370.52 60,898.76 63,536.72 66,289.08 69,160.26 72,155.98
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
EVIDENCE TECH HOURLY 22.8715 24.0374 25.2627 26.5505 27.9039 29.3263 30.8212 32.3923
1080 BIWEEKLY 1,829.72 1,922.99 2,021.02 2,124.04 2,232.31 2,346.10 2,465.70 2,591.38
MONTHLY 3,964.39 4,166.48 4,378.88 4,602.09 4,836.67 5,083.22 5,342.35 5,614.66
ANNUAL 47,572.72 49,997.74 52,546.52 55,225.04 58,040.06 60,998.60 64,108.20 67,375.88
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
GIS COORDINATOR HOURLY 35.2672 36.9943 38.8060 40.7064 42.6999 44.7910 46.9846 49.2855
1090 BIWEEKLY 2,821.38 2,959.54 3,104.48 3,256.51 3,415.99 3,583.28 3,758.77 3,942.84
MONTHLY 6,112.99 6,412.34 6,726.37 7,055.77 7,401.31 7,763.77 8,144.00 8,542.82
ANNUAL 73,355.88 76,948.04 80,716.48 84,669.26 88,815.74 93,165.28 97,728.02 102,513.84
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRK I BLD HOURLY 19.3665 20.2026 21.0748 21.9846 22.9337 23.9238 24.9566 26.0340
1095 BIWEEKLY 1,549.32 1,616.21 1,685.98 1,758.77 1,834.70 1,913.90 1,996.53 2,082.72
MONTHLY 3,356.86 3,501.79 3,652.96 3,810.67 3,975.18 4,146.78 4,325.82 4,512.56
ANNUAL 40,282.32 42,021.46 43,835.48 45,728.02 47,702.20 49,761.40 51,909.78 54,150.72
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MAINT WRK I POL HOURLY 19.3665 20.2026 21.0748 21.9846 22.9337 23.9238 24.9566 26.0340
1097 BIWEEKLY 1,549.32 1,616.21 1,685.98 1,758.77 1,834.70 1,913.90 1,996.53 2,082.72
MONTHLY 3,356.86 3,501.79 3,652.96 3,810.67 3,975.18 4,146.78 4,325.82 4,512.56
ANNUAL 40,282.32 42,021.46 43,835.48 45,728.02 47,702.20 49,761.40 51,909.78 54,150.72
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRK I LBR HOURLY 19.3665 20.2026 21.0748 21.9846 22.9337 23.9238 24.9566 26.0340
1098 BIWEEKLY 1,549.32 1,616.21 1,685.98 1,758.77 1,834.70 1,913.90 1,996.53 2,082.72
MONTHLY 3,356.86 3,501.79 3,652.96 3,810.67 3,975.18 4,146.78 4,325.82 4,512.56
ANNUAL 40,282.32 42,021.46 43,835.48 45,728.02 47,702.20 49,761.40 51,909.78 54,150.72
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRKII BLD HOURLY 22.2254 23.1569 24.1274 25.1386 26.1922 27.2900 28.4337 29.6254
1100 BIWEEKLY 1,778.03 1,852.55 1,930.19 2,011.09 2,095.38 2,183.20 2,274.70 2,370.03
MONTHLY 3,852.40 4,013.86 4,182.08 4,357.36 4,539.99 4,730.27 4,928.52 5,135.07
ANNUAL 46,228.78 48,166.30 50,184.94 52,288.34 54,479.88 56,763.20 59,142.20 61,620.78
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRKII POL HOURLY 22.2254 23.1569 24.1274 25.1386 26.1922 27.2900 28.4337 29.6254
1101 BIWEEKLY 1,778.03 1,852.55 1,930.19 2,011.09 2,095.38 2,183.20 2,274.70 2,370.03
MONTHLY 3,852.40 4,013.86 4,182.08 4,357.36 4,539.99 4,730.27 4,928.52 5,135.07
ANNUAL 46,228.78 48,166.30 50,184.94 52,288.34 54,479.88 56,763.20 59,142.20 61,620.78
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WRKII LIB HOURLY 22.2254 23.1569 24.1274 25.1386 26.1922 27.2900 28.4337 29.6254
1102 BIWEEKLY 1,778.03 1,852.55 1,930.19 2,011.09 2,095.38 2,183.20 2,274.70 2,370.03
MONTHLY 3,852.40 4,013.86 4,182.08 4,357.36 4,539.99 4,730.27 4,928.52 5,135.07
ANNUAL 46,228.78 48,166.30 50,184.94 52,288.34 54,479.88 56,763.20 59,142.20 61,620.78
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PAYROLL CLERK HOURLY 23.8554 25.0389 26.2812 27.5851 28.9537 30.3902 31.8979 33.4805
1107 BIWEEKLY 1,908.43 2,003.11 2,102.50 2,206.81 2,316.30 2,431.22 2,551.83 2,678.44
MONTHLY 4,134.93 4,340.07 4,555.42 4,781.42 5,018.65 5,267.64 5,528.97 5,803.29
ANNUAL 49,619.18 52,080.86 54,665.00 57,377.06 60,223.80 63,211.72 66,347.58 69,639.44
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PLANS EXAMINER HOURLY 27.8262 29.4123 31.0889 32.8610 34.7342 36.7141 38.8068 41.0189
1120 BIWEEKLY 2,226.10 2,352.98 2,487.11 2,628.88 2,778.74 2,937.13 3,104.54 3,281.51
MONTHLY 4,823.22 5,098.12 5,388.74 5,695.91 6,020.60 6,363.78 6,726.50 7,109.94
ANNUAL 57,878.60 61,177.48 64,664.86 68,350.88 72,247.24 76,365.38 80,718.04 85,319.26
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PLMB/MCH INSP HOURLY 27.8955 29.1170 30.3920 31.7228 33.1118 34.5617 36.0751 37.6548
1127 BIWEEKLY 2,231.64 2,329.36 2,431.36 2,537.82 2,648.94 2,764.94 2,886.01 3,012.38
MONTHLY 4,835.22 5,046.95 5,267.95 5,498.61 5,739.37 5,990.70 6,253.02 6,526.82
ANNUAL 58,022.64 60,563.36 63,215.36 65,983.32 68,872.44 71,888.44 75,036.26 78,321.88
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
POL REC CLRK HOURLY 20.5508 21.4264 22.3394 23.2913 24.2837 25.3184 26.3971 27.5219
1130 BIWEEKLY 1,644.06 1,714.11 1,787.15 1,863.30 1,942.70 2,025.47 2,111.77 2,201.75
MONTHLY 3,562.13 3,713.91 3,872.16 4,037.15 4,209.18 4,388.52 4,575.50 4,770.46
ANNUAL 42,745.56 44,566.86 46,465.90 48,445.80 50,510.20 52,662.22 54,906.02 57,245.50
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PUB SAF APPR HOURLY 20.3457 21.1470 21.9798 22.8454 23.7451 24.6802 25.6522 26.6624
1133 BIWEEKLY 1,627.66 1,691.76 1,758.38 1,827.63 1,899.61 1,974.42 2,052.18 2,132.99
MONTHLY 3,526.60 3,665.48 3,809.82 3,959.87 4,115.82 4,277.91 4,446.39 4,621.48
ANNUAL 42,319.16 43,985.76 45,717.88 47,518.38 49,389.86 51,334.92 53,356.68 55,457.74
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PBL SFTY DSPTCH HOURLY 23.2028 24.2079 25.2565 26.3505 27.4919 28.6827 29.9252 31.2214
1035 BIWEEKLY 1,856.22 1,936.63 2,020.52 2,108.04 2,199.35 2,294.62 2,394.02 2,497.71
MONTHLY 4,021.81 4,196.03 4,377.79 4,567.42 4,765.26 4,971.68 5,187.04 5,411.71
ANNUAL 48,261.72 50,352.38 52,533.52 54,809.04 57,183.10 59,660.12 62,244.52 64,940.46
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PBL SFTY DS/911 HOURLY 23.2028 24.2079 25.2565 26.3505 27.4919 28.6827 29.9252 31.2214
1037 BIWEEKLY 1,856.22 1,936.63 2,020.52 2,108.04 2,199.35 2,294.62 2,394.02 2,497.71
MONTHLY 4,021.81 4,196.03 4,377.79 4,567.42 4,765.26 4,971.68 5,187.04 5,411.71
ANNUAL 48,261.72 50,352.38 52,533.52 54,809.04 57,183.10 59,660.12 62,244.52 64,940.46
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
PBL SFTY DS/WRLS HOURLY 23.2028 24.2079 25.2565 26.3505 27.4919 28.6827 29.9252 31.2214
1038 BIWEEKLY 1,856.22 1,936.63 2,020.52 2,108.04 2,199.35 2,294.62 2,394.02 2,497.71
MONTHLY 4,021.81 4,196.03 4,377.79 4,567.42 4,765.26 4,971.68 5,187.04 5,411.71
ANNUAL 48,261.72 50,352.38 52,533.52 54,809.04 57,183.10 59,660.12 62,244.52 64,940.46
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SHOOT RANGE OPER HOURLY 26.6273 27.7812 28.9851 30.2411 31.5516 32.9189 34.3454 35.8338
1140 BIWEEKLY 2,130.18 2,222.50 2,318.81 2,419.29 2,524.13 2,633.51 2,747.63 2,866.70
MONTHLY 4,615.39 4,815.42 5,024.09 5,241.80 5,468.95 5,705.94 5,953.20 6,211.18
ANNUAL 55,384.68 57,785.00 60,289.06 62,901.54 65,627.38 68,471.26 71,438.38 74,534.20
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SHT RNG OPR RFL HOURLY 26.6273 27.7812 28.9851 30.2411 31.5516 32.9189 34.3454 35.8338
1141 BIWEEKLY 2,130.18 2,222.50 2,318.81 2,419.29 2,524.13 2,633.51 2,747.63 2,866.70
MONTHLY 4,615.39 4,815.42 5,024.09 5,241.80 5,468.95 5,705.94 5,953.20 6,211.18
ANNUAL 55,384.68 57,785.00 60,289.06 62,901.54 65,627.38 68,471.26 71,438.38 74,534.20
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SR ACCT CLK HOURLY 22.8413 23.8338 24.8694 25.9500 27.0775 28.2540 29.4817 30.7627
1147 BIWEEKLY 1,827.30 1,906.70 1,989.55 2,076.00 2,166.20 2,260.32 2,358.54 2,461.02
MONTHLY 3,959.15 4,131.18 4,310.69 4,498.00 4,693.43 4,897.36 5,110.17 5,332.21
ANNUAL 47,509.80 49,574.20 51,728.30 53,976.00 56,321.20 58,768.32 61,322.04 63,986.52
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
WWTP SECR HOURLY 21.2825 22.3422 23.4546 24.6224 25.8483 27.1353 28.4864 29.9047
1200 BIWEEKLY 1,702.60 1,787.38 1,876.37 1,969.79 2,067.86 2,170.82 2,278.91 2,392.38
MONTHLY 3,688.97 3,872.66 4,065.47 4,267.88 4,480.36 4,703.44 4,937.64 5,183.49
ANNUAL 44,267.60 46,471.88 48,785.62 51,214.54 53,764.36 56,441.32 59,251.66 62,201.88
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ENG TECH I PW HOURLY 26.0178 26.9656 27.9480 28.9662 30.0214 31.1151 32.2487 33.4235
BIWEEKLY 2,081.42 2,157.25 2,235.84 2,317.30 2,401.71 2,489.21 2,579.90 2,673.88
MONTHLY 4,509.74 4,674.04 4,844.32 5,020.82 5,203.71 5,393.29 5,589.78 5,793.41
ANNUAL 54,116.92 56,088.50 58,131.84 60,249.80 62,444.46 64,719.46 67,077.40 69,520.88
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ENG TECH II PW HOURLY 32.2905 33.5090 34.7735 36.0858 37.4475 38.8606 40.3271 41.8489
BIWEEKLY 2,583.24 2,680.72 2,781.88 2,886.86 2,995.80 3,108.85 3,226.17 3,347.91
MONTHLY 5,597.02 5,808.23 6,027.41 6,254.86 6,490.90 6,735.84 6,990.04 7,253.81
ANNUAL 67,164.24 69,698.72 72,328.88 75,058.36 77,890.80 80,830.10 83,880.42 87,045.66
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SR ENG TECH PW HOURLY 35.8955 37.0482 38.2378 39.4657 40.7330 42.0410 43.3910 44.7844
BIWEEKLY 2,871.64 2,963.86 3,059.02 3,157.26 3,258.64 3,363.28 3,471.28 3,582.75
MONTHLY 6,221.89 6,421.70 6,627.88 6,840.73 7,060.39 7,287.11 7,521.11 7,762.63
ANNUAL 74,662.64 77,060.36 79,534.52 82,088.76 84,724.64 87,445.28 90,253.28 93,151.50
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SYSTEMS TECH HOURLY 44.1115 44.8399 45.5804 46.3330 47.0981 47.8759 48.6665 49.4701
BIWEEKLY 3,528.92 3,587.19 3,646.43 3,706.64 3,767.85 3,830.07 3,893.32 3,957.61
MONTHLY 7,645.99 7,772.25 7,900.60 8,031.05 8,163.68 8,298.49 8,435.53 8,574.82
ANNUAL 91,751.92 93,266.94 94,807.18 96,372.64 97,964.10 99,581.82 101,226.32 102,897.86
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 19, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-233
WHEREAS, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat., §16-201, the City Of Grand Island
(City) has the authority to make all contracts and do all other acts in relation to the property and
concerns of the City necessary to the exercise of its corporate powers; and
WHEREAS, an employee bargaining unit at the City of Grand Island is
represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 1597
Service/Clerical/Finance and
WHEREAS, representatives of the City and the IBEW met to negotiate an
amended labor agreement, and
WHEREAS, the City reached an agreement with the IBEW and the amended
agreement has been presented to City Council for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute the Amended Labor Agreement by and between the City of Grand Island and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1597 Service/Clerical/Finance for the
period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on August 23, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of August 10, 2022
through August 23, 2022
The Claims for the period of August 10, 2022 through August 23, 2022 for a total amount of
$6,907,336.49. A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: Patrick Brown
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