09-27-2022 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 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, September 27, 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 - Father Martin Egging, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 518
West State 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, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item C-1
Presentation of the Food & Beverage Occupation Tax Oversight
Committee 2022 Annual Report
Staff Contact: Jerry Janulewicz
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator
Meeting:September 27, 2022
Subject:Annual Report by the Food & Beverage Occupation Tax
Oversight Committee
Presenter(s):Ron Depue, Chairman
Background
The voters of the City of Grand Island approved an occupation tax on food and beverages
of one and one half percent (1½%) at the May 10, 2016 election. Subsequent to the
election, the city has adopted an ordinance that establishes the Food and Beverage
Occupation Tax Oversight Committee to be responsible for reviewing the revenues and
expenditures of the city’s occupation tax imposed upon persons and entities engaging in
the business of providing food services, drinking places, or restaurants. The Committee
shall advise the public and city officials with regard to the city’s Food and Beverage Tax,
and shall confirm that the Food and Beverage Tax revenues are accounted for in the
designated special revenue funds and are being expended on eligible projects as provided
by city ordinances. The Occupation Tax Oversight Committee is required by the Grand
Island City Code to make an annual report to the City Council.
Discussion
The Occupation Tax Oversight Committee has been conducting quarterly meetings
during the last twelve months as required by the City Code. The committee met on
September 8, 2022, reviewed and approved the annual report and voted to forward it on
to the City Council for its review. No action is required by the City Council.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item E-1
Public Hearing on Request from 4th St Banquet, LLC dba 4th St
Banquet, 108 East 4th Street for a Class "CK" 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:September 27, 2022
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from 4th St Banquet, LLC dba
4th St Banquet, 108 East 4th Street for a Class “CK”
Liquor License
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
4th St Banquet, LLC dba 4th St Banquet, 108 East 4th Street has submitted an application
for a Class “CK” Liquor License. A Class “C” Liquor License allows for the sale of
alcohol on and off sale inside the corporate limits of the city. A Class “K” Liquor License
allows for catering one day events.
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 Reyna Romero, 5419
W. Old Potash Highway, Grand Island, Nebraska. Ms. Romero has completed a state
approved alcohol server/seller training program. Staff recommends approval of the liquor
license contingent upon final inspections and liquor manager designation for Reyna
Romero, 5419 W. Old Potash Highway, Grand Island, Nebraska.
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 4th St Banquet, LLC dba 4th St Banquet, 108 East 4th
Street for a Class “CK” Liquor License contingent upon final inspections and Liquor
Manager Designation for Reyna Romero, 5419 W. Old Potash Highway, Grand Island,
Nebraska.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item E-2
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for Circle
Drive Drainage Improvements; Project No. 2022-D-1 (Michael &
Jean Wilson and LA Rentals, LLC)
Council action will take place under Consent item G-5.
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:September 27, 2022
Subject:Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for
Circle Drive Drainage Improvements; Project No. 2022-D-1
(Michael & Jean Wilson and LA Rentals, LLC)
Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Background
On March 8, 2022 Street Improvement District No. 1266; Circle Drive, which consists of the
northwest area of Stewart Place Subdivision was presented to City Council for creation. Upon
Council discussion Public Works was directed to design, bid and construct this paving and
drainage improvement at City cost, rather than through the assessment district.
Nebraska State Statutes stipulate that the acquisition of property requires a public hearing to be
conducted with the acquisition approved by the City Council.
Discussion
Public right-of-way is needed to accommodate one of the connections from Diers Avenue to the
new Claude Road section. The property owner has signed the necessary documents to grant the
property, as shown on the attached drawing.
Engineering staff of the Public Works Department negotiated with the property owner for such
purchase.
Property Owner Legal Description
Michael R Wilson
and
Jean A Wilson
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 11, BLOCK 1,
STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS: REFERRING TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION;
THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 11,
A DISTANCE OF 53 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED
AND RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 78-002917 AND
THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N00o03’12”E
(ASSUMED BEARING) CONTINUING ON THE EAST LINE OF
SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 18.00 FEET; THENCE
N88o39’25”W, PARALLEL WITH AND 18.00 FEET DISTANT
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FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF
57.97 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE
S00o02’56”W ON SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 18.00
FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL;
THENCE S88o39’25”E ON SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE
OF 57.97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
CONTAINING 1043 SQURE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
LA Rentals, LLC
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 11, BLOCK 1,
STEWART SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: REFERRING TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION;
THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT
11, A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED
AND RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2018-07816
AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N00o01’10”E
(ASSUMED BEARING) CONTINUING ON SAID WEST LINE,
A DISTANCE OF 21.00 FEET; THENCE S88o45’38”E,
PARALLEL WITH AND 21.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 91.91 FEET
TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE S00o02’56”W
ON SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 21.00 FEET TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE
N88o45’38”W ON SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 91.90
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1930
SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council conduct a Public Hearing and approve
acquisition of the public right-of-way from the affected property owners, at no cost to the City.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acquisitions.
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N88°39'25"W 57.97'S00°02'56"W18.00'S88°39'25"E 57.97'
N00°03'12"E
(ASSUMED BEARING)
18.00'
DATE
SCALE
DRAWN
JOB NO.
FIELD BOOK
FIELD WORK
SHEET
TRACT NO.
OF
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11
8/25/2022
R201607
GRAND ISLAND #9
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1" = 30'
AG
NEW RIGHT OF WAY EXHIBIT
MONUMENT FOUND
CALCULATED POINT
DEEDED DISTANCE
GOVERNMENT DISTANCE
MEASURED DISTANCE
PLATTED DISTANCE
RECORDED DISTANCE
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MONUMENT SET
NOTE: ALL BEARINGS ARE ASSUMED.
VICINITY SKETCH
NW 1/4 NE 1/4
SE 1/4SW 1/4
NEBRASKA
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Grand Island, NE 308.381.7428
GRAPHIC SCALE
0 3015
RIGHT OF WAY AREA
PROPERTY LINE
CIRCLE DRIVE
NEW RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION:
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: REFERRING
TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION; THENCE
NORTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 53 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AND RECORDED IN
INSTRUMENT NUMBER 78-002917 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N00°03'12E
(ASSUMED BEARING) CONTINUING ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 18.00
FEET; THENCE N88°39'25"W, PARALLEL WITH AND 18.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE SOUTH LINE
OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 57.97 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE
S00°02'56"W ON SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 18.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE S88°39'25"E ON SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 57.97 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1043 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
LOT 10
53'LOT 11
LOT 9
WEST LINE
(INST. NO. 78-002918)
POINT OF BEGINNING
(SE COR. INST. NO. 78-002918)
SOUTH LINE
(INST. NO. 78-002918)
NEW RIGHT OF WAY
(1043 SQ. FT.)
SE CORNER LOT 11
BLOCK 1
STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION
INST. NO. 78-002918INST. NO. 2018-07816 INST. NO.
2004-0251
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S88°45'38"E 91.91'
S00°02'56"W 21.00'
N88°45'38"W 91.90'N00°01'10"E(ASSUMED BEARING)21.00'DATE
SCALE
DRAWN
JOB NO.
FIELD BOOK
FIELD WORK
SHEET
TRACT NO.
OF
1
11
8/25/2022
R201607
GRAND ISLAND #9
BS
1" = 30'
AG
NEW RIGHT OF WAY EXHIBIT
MONUMENT FOUND
CALCULATED POINT
DEEDED DISTANCE
GOVERNMENT DISTANCE
MEASURED DISTANCE
PLATTED DISTANCE
RECORDED DISTANCE
P
R
D
G
M
LEGEND
MONUMENT SET
NOTE: ALL BEARINGS ARE ASSUMED.
VICINITY SKETCH
NW 1/4 NE 1/4
SE 1/4SW 1/4
NEBRASKA
29T11NHALL COUNTY
R9W
P:\Engineering\201607.00 - Grand Island 2022 CIP\6 Survey\Drawings\SV-201607 Easement.dwg, on 8/25/2022 8:07 AM.
800.723.8567
www.jeo.com
Grand Island, NE 308.381.7428
GRAPHIC SCALE
0 3015
RIGHT OF WAY AREA
PROPERTY LINE
CIRCLE DRIVE
NEW RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION:
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: REFERRING
TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION; THENCE
NORTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AND RECORDED IN
INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2018-07816 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N00°01'10"E
(ASSUMED BEARING) CONTINUING ON SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 21.00 FEET; THENCE
S88°45'38"E, PARALLEL WITH AND 21.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 91.91 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE
S00°02'56"W ON SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 21.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID PARCEL; THENCE N88°45'38"W ON SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 91.90 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1930 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
LOT 10
50'LOT 11
BLOCK 1
STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION
LOT 9
INST. NO. 78-002918INST. NO. 2018-07816 INST. NO.
2004-0251
EAST LINE
(INST. NO. 2018-07816)
POINT OF BEGINNING
(SW COR. INST. NO. 2018-07816)
SOUTH LINE
(INST. NO. 2018-07816)
NEW RIGHT OF WAY
(1930 SQ. FT.)
SW CORNER LOT 11
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item F-1
#9901 - 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:September 27, 2022
Subject:Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance No. 9901
Presenter(s):Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Background
The salary ordinance for employees of the City of Grand Island comes before Council
when changes are necessary. The following explains the proposed changes to the salary
ordinance.
Discussion
The proposed salary ordinance recognizes the changes to the collective bargaining
agreement between the City of Grand Island and the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, Grand Island Lodge No. 1597 Wastewater Treatment Plant effective
October 1, 2022.
The ordinance amends the following:
Adds the Administrative Assistant, FOG Program Manager and Senior Equipment
Operator classifications,
Increases shift differential to $1.00 per hour,
Amends longevity pay rates and years of service, and
Amends wages for the Wastewater Treatment Plant classifications.
The ordinance also includes a typo correction to the Senior Water Maintenance Worker
classification.
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 Salary Ordinance
No. 9901.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Salary Ordinance No. 9901.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 21, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9901
An ordinance to amend Ordinance 9895 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; to add the IBEW
Wastewater Treatment Plant positions and salary ranges of Administrative Assistant; FOG
Program Manager and Senior Equipment Operator; to amend the salary ranges for those
employees covered under the IBEW Wastewater Treatment Plant labor agreement; to correct the
salary range for the IBEW Utilities Senior Water Maintenance Worker position; and to repeal
those portions of Ordinance No. 9895 and any parts of other ordinances in conflict herewith; to
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ORDINANCE NO. 9901 (Cont.)
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provide for severability; to 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 29.9400/43.5700 Exempt
Accounting Technician – Solid Waste 22.5000/29.3600 40 hrs/week
Administrative Assistant –Building – Part Time 20.4435/29.3215 40 hrs/week
Administrative Coordinator – Public Works 24.1100/39.3800 40 hrs/week
Airport Police Officer – Part Time 30.0000 40 hrs/week
Assistant Finance Director 39.5700/57.4600 Exempt
Assistant Public Works Director/Engineering 53.0600/78.9100 Exempt
Assistant Public Works Director of Wastewater 53.0600/78.9100 Exempt
Assistant Utilities Director – Engineering/Business
Operations 71.5000/97.7600
Exempt
Assistant Utilities Director – Production 71.5000/97.7600 Exempt
Assistant Utilities Director – Transmission 71.5000/97.7600 Exempt
Attorney 45.2400/64.5100 Exempt
Building Department Director 52.0500/71.8700 Exempt
Cemetery Superintendent 29.1300/43.1100 Exempt
City Administrator 86.6300/112.9200 Exempt
City Attorney 60.7500/80.8000 Exempt
City Clerk 38.4400/53.4400 Exempt
Civil Engineer I – PW/Eng., PW/WWTP 31.5300/44.0800 Exempt
Civil Engineer I – Utilities 34.3500/48.7800 Exempt
Civil Engineer II – PW/Eng., PW/WWTP 38.6300/54.8200 Exempt
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Civil Engineer II – Utilities 40.9600/59.3500 Exempt
Collection System Supervisor 30.7500/41.3300 40 hrs/week
Community Development Administrator 30.8400/42.5500 40 hrs/week
Community Service Officer – Part time 19.7531/25.8858 40 hrs/week
Custodian –Police Part Time 16.6900/23.7300 40 hrs/week
Customer Service Representative 19.8700/26.3600 40 hrs/week
Customer Service Team Leader 23.3300/34.7400 Exempt
Deputy City Clerk 30.7500/42.7500 40 hrs/week
Electric Distribution Superintendent 47.1700/63.1800 Exempt
Electric Distribution Supervisor 43.5000/58.2500 40 hrs/week
Electric Underground Superintendent 47.1700/63.1800 Exempt
Electrical Engineer I 33.7300/50.0000 Exempt
Electrical Engineer II 41.0600/58.0800 Exempt
Emergency Management Deputy Director 32.8500/48.8300 Exempt
Emergency Management Director 52.0500/71.8700 Exempt
Engineering Technician I – PW/WWTP 25.2600/32.4500 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician II – PW/WWTP 31.3500/40.6300 40 hrs/week
Equipment Operator - Solid Waste 23.9200/30.8100 40 hrs/week
Finance Director 54.1600/78.4800 Exempt
Finance Operations Supervisor 30.9200/41.5000 Exempt
Fire Chief 58.0000/81.5700 Exempt
Fire EMS Division Chief 48.0300/62.7200 Exempt
Fire Operations Division Chief 48.0300/62.7200 Exempt
Fire Prevention Division Chief 48.0300/62.7200 Exempt
Fleet Services Shop Foreman 29.9600/43.7700 40 hrs/week
GIS Coordinator - PW 34.2400/47.8500 Exempt
Grants Administrator 28.6000/43.5800 40 hrs/week
Grounds Management Crew Chief – Cemetery 26.5000/35.1200 40 hrs/week
Grounds Management Crew Chief – Parks 27.0100/36.4900 40 hrs/week
Human Resources Director 52.0500/71.8700 Exempt
Human Resources Benefits/Risk Mgmt Coordinator 31.7400/44.1000 40 hrs/week
Human Resources Recruiter 31.7400/44.1000 40 hrs/week
Human Resources Specialist 31.7400/44.1000 40 hrs/week
Information Technology Manager 48.5200/68.3100 Exempt
Interpreter/Translator 20.0600/27.6300 40 hrs/week
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Legal Secretary 24.3000/35.8200 40 hrs/week
Librarian I 28.1400/38.0400 Exempt
Librarian II 30.6949/41.5500 Exempt
Library Assistant I 17.6104/25.4509 40 hrs/week
Library Assistant II 21.7632/30.8094 40 hrs/week
Library Director 51.4400/73.1620 Exempt
Library Page – Part Time 15.5100/18.8900 40 hrs/week
Library Secretary 21.9700/26.0300 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Cemetery Part Time 15.7820/23.3988 40 hrs/week
Meter Reader – Part Time 24.9011/31.1038 40 hrs/week
Meter Reader Supervisor 33.6200/46.1600 Exempt
MPO Program Manager 34.4200/50.4100 Exempt
Office Manager 29.1100/37.0900 40 hrs/week
Parks and Recreation Director 53.2400/73.8400 Exempt
Parks Superintendent 38.9200/57.1200 Exempt
Payroll Specialist 26.2100/36.6900 40 hrs/week
Planner I 32.8000/44.9100 40 hrs/week
Planning Director 53.7500/79.4500 Exempt
Police Captain 46.6400/62.4700 Exempt
Police Chief 62.4285/83.8548 Exempt
Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor 44.3100/62.2900 Exempt
Power Plant Operations Supervisor 45.5300/64.8900 Exempt
Power Plant Superintendent – PGS 57.2400/83.0400 Exempt
Public Safety Apprentice - Part Time 19.7531/25.8858 40 hrs/week
Public Works Director 62.8300/90.9700 Exempt
Recreation Coordinator 28.1000/40.0900 Exempt
Recreation Superintendent 37.2800/53.2000 Exempt
Regulatory and Environmental Manager 43.3598/64.8700 Exempt
Senior Civil Engineer – PW/Eng., PW/WWTP 43.2400/61.6600 Exempt
Senior Civil Engineer – Utilities 50.1300/69.6500 Exempt
Senior Electrical Engineer 48.8088/70.6800 Exempt
Senior Engineering Technician – PW/WWTP 34.8500/43.4800 40 hrs/week
Senior Public Safety Dispatcher 25.0300/33.6800 40 hrs/week
Senior Utility Secretary 20.5000/29.4900 40 hrs/week
Shooting Range Superintendent 37.2800/53.2000 Exempt
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Solid Waste Division Clerk 23.9000/30.9200 40 hrs/week
Solid Waste Foreman 28.4300/39.8800 40 hrs/week
Solid Waste Superintendent 39.4600/54.4100 Exempt
Street Superintendent 37.1900/53.6400 Exempt
Street Foreman 29.9600/42.8000 40 hrs/week
Transit Program Manager 37.3000/55.9400 Exempt
Utilities Director 96.8100/137.8100 Exempt
Utility Production Engineer 49.7300/70.1400 Exempt
Utility Warehouse Supervisor 31.8200/44.3500 40 hrs/week
Victim Assistance Unit Coordinator 24.1500/33.6000 40 hrs/week
Victim/Witness Advocate 18.1100/25.2000 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Chief Operator 31.2500/44.0000 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Operations Engineer 49.9946/69.8306 Exempt
Wastewater Plant Maintenance Supervisor 31.5500/42.5000 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Regulatory Compliance Manager 34.4400/49.0100 Exempt
Water Superintendent 40.5500/55.5300 Exempt
Water Supervisor 35.0800/47.1300 40 hrs/week
Worker / Seasonal 9.0000/30.0000 Exempt
Worker / Seasonal 9.0000/30.0000 40 hrs/week
Worker / Temporary 9.0000/30.0000 40 hrs/week
Worker / Parks & Recreation Part time 9.0000/30.0000 40 hrs/week
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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
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
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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 23.0592/31.1427 40 hrs/week
Custodian 17.3168/22.2297 40 hrs/week
Electric Distribution Crew Chief 40.0180/50.8883 40 hrs/week
Electric Underground Crew Chief 40.0180/50.8883 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician I 26.9438/33.6054 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician II 33.4262/42.0591 40 hrs/week
Instrument Technician 38.1828/48.6745 40 hrs/week
Lineworker Apprentice 28.6219/39.7063 40 hrs/week
Lineworker First Class 36.4634/45.0366 40 hrs/week
Materials Handler 31.9304/40.6147 40 hrs/week
Meter Reader 24.9011/31.1038 40 hrs/week
Meter Technician 34.2474/38.8808 40 hrs/week
Power Dispatcher I 37.1850/46.1314 40 hrs/week
Power Dispatcher II 41.4939/52.2441 40 hrs/week
Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic 35.6475/44.0858 40 hrs/week
Power Plant Operator 38.9418/45.1736 40 hrs/week
Senior Engineering Technician 37.1606/46.3613 40 hrs/week
Senior Materials Handler 36.5589/50.6839 40 hrs/week
Senior Power Dispatcher 46.4846/57.6769 40 hrs/week
Senior Power Plant Operator 44.8138/51.9510 40 hrs/week
Senior Substation Technician 40.3461/47.6808 40 hrs/week
Senior Water Maintenance Worker 27.723027.7530/36.3262 40 hrs/week
Substation Technician 40.1454/45.8032 40 hrs/week
Systems Technician 42.8267/48.0292 40 hrs/week
Tree Trim Crew Chief 36.7118/46.1475 40 hrs/week
Utility Electrician 35.7086/45.4247 40 hrs/week
Utility Groundman 25.1532/31.7240 40 hrs/week
Utility Secretary 21.0568/29.3725 40 hrs/week
Utility Technician 34.8148/46.9236 40 hrs/week
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Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Utility Warehouse Clerk 27.0220/33.7577 40 hrs/week
Water Maintenance Worker 26.1725/34.4410 40 hrs/week
Wireworker I 26.3010/38.8226 40 hrs/week
Wireworker II 36.4634/45.0366 40 hrs/week
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,
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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.
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.
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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
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 ($0.90) per hour which is equal to a Tier I and Tier
II assignment.
Tier I Tier II
SWAT All Department Designated Instructors:
Police K9 Firearms
Drug Recognition Expert Defensive Tactics
Accident Reconstruction Team Less Lethal
CERT/Hostage Negotiator
Drone
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SECTION 5. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the IAFF labor agreement, and the ranges of compensation (salary
and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the IAFF labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Fire Captain 23.4916/30.5216 212 hrs/28 days
Firefighter / EMT 17.7091/25.0171 212 hrs/28 days
Firefighter / Paramedic 19.1441/27.3074 212 hrs/28 days
Life Safety Inspector 27.0165/35.5705 40 hrs/week
Battalion Chief 30.1957/35.1300 212 hrs/28 days
IAFF employees, with the exception of the Life Safety Inspector, will be eligible
for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 212 hours in each 28-day pay period, unless
recall or mandatory overtime is required as specified in the IAFF labor agreement. When an
employee is assigned as an Apparatus Operator (not including ambulance or service vehicles) the
employee will receive an additional fifty cents ($.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
22.2214/29.4817 40 hrs/week
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Administrative Assistant - WWTP 20.4435/29.3215 40 hrs/week
Biosolids Technician
23.0200/33.9453
25.3842/36.7560 40 hrs/week
Equipment Operator – WWTP
21.3138/ 29.8620
23.2949/31.5147 40 hrs/week
FOG Program Manager 28.7162/39.3130 40 hrs/week
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
23.4477/33.9307
28.0427/37.2338 40 hrs/week
Lead Maintenance Worker
22.5717/31.7608
22.9094/32.9018 40 hrs/week
Lead Wastewater Plant Operator
25.1151/36.0041
27.5666/38.5945 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Mechanic I
19.9733/30.0117
23.7880/32.0519 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – WWTP
19.9316/29.5334
23.0713/30.6957 40 hrs/week
Senior Equipment Operator 27.0346/34.7365 40 hr/week
Stormwater Program Manager
24.5901/36.8334
28.7162/39.3130 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Laboratory Technician
22.7916/31.5683
25.4677/33.7709 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Operator I
20.5507/28.8558
22.8165/30.1690 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Operator II
23.3588/33.0438
25.3735/33.7967 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:
Classification
Hourly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Accounting Clerk 19.7952/26.5714 40 hrs/week
Accounting Technician – Streets 21.7231/29.0721 40 hrs/week
Accounts Payable Clerk 21.9060/29.5514 40 hrs/week
Administrative Assistant-Bldg, Fire, Parks, Planning 20.4435/29.3215 40 hrs/week
Audio Video Technician 26.8201/36.8240 40 hrs/week
Building Inspector 27.0111/37.2347 40 hrs/week
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Cashier 20.0668/25.6234 40 hrs/week
Community Service Officer 19.7531/25.8858 40 hrs/week
Computer Technician 25.5128/36.8584 40 hrs/week
Crime Analyst 28.6794/38.1368 40 hrs/week
Electrical Inspector 27.1431/37.0999 40 hrs/week
Emergency Management Coordinator 25.0300/33.6800 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 22.2054/31.4488 40 hrs/week
GIS Coordinator 34.2400/47.8500 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker I – Building, Library, Police 18.8024/25.2757 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker II – Building, Library, Police 21.5781/28.7625 40 hrs/week
Payroll Clerk 23.1606/32.5054 40 hrs/week
Plans Examiner 27.0157/39.8241 40 hrs/week
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector 27.0830/36.5581 40 hrs/week
Police Records Clerk 19.9522/26.7203 40 hrs/week
Public Safety Apprentice 19.7531/25.8858 40 hrs/week
Public Safety Dispatcher 22.5270/30.3120 40 hrs/week
Senior Accounting Clerk 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 20.6626/29.0337 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
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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
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 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 the night graveyard shift
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will receive an additional thirty-five centsone dollar ($0.351.00) 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
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 Five-hundred fifty dollars ($550.00)
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
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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)
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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
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(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
exceed six hundred nine and one-half (609.5) hours [calculated at 53% x
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
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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.
(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
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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
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) $1,350.00
Twenty-five (25) years (beginning 26th year) $1,750.00
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
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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
Those employees who are represented by the IBEW-Wastewater Treatment Plant shall annually
receive longevity pay as follows:
Five (5) years (beginning 6th year) $ 226250.00
Ten (10) years (beginning 11th year) $ 443500.00
Fifteen (15) years (beginning 16th year) $ 624750.00
Twenty (20) years (beginning 21st year) $ 7961,000.00
Twenty-five (25) years (beginning 26th year) $ 9941,500.00
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:
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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
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. 9895 and all other parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are, hereby repealed.
Enacted: September 27, 2022
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of September 13, 2022 City Council Regular
Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 13, 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 September 13, 2022. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island
Independent on September 7, 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 Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Laura
McAloon, Finance Director Patrick Brown, and Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Adam Snoberger, Trinity Lutheran Church, 212 West 12th
Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Presentation on Update of the Pinnacle Bank Sports Complex. This item was pulled from the
agenda at the request of the presenter.
Presentation by the White Lotus Group on an Update of the Veterans Home Campus. Regional
Planning Director Chad Nabity introduced Jay Klein and Alex Bullington representing the White
Lotus Group who gave an update on the Veterans Home Campus. Mentioned was that they had
gotten this building designated as a State Historic campus along with low income housing. Mr.
Bullington answered questions regarding housing in the Persian and Anderson buildings.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Kiko’s Cantina and Mexican Eats, LLC dba Kiko’s Cantina,
101 West 3rd Street for a Class "C" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an
application for a Class “C” Liquor License had been received from Kiko’s Cantina and Mexican
Eats, LLC dba Kiko’s Cantina, 101 West 3rd Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following
exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by
the City on August 10, 2022; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing
published on September 3, 2022; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing
mailed on August 10, 2022. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final inspections.
Zach Butz, attorney for the applicant, 308 North Locust Street spoke in support. No further
public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easements in Grand Island Mall Eighteenth
Subdivision- North of State Street; East of US Highway 281. Interim Public Works Director
Keith Kurz reported that to allow for further development of the Grand Island Mall Eighteenth
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Subdivision it was requested that the City of Grand Island acquire public utility easements. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for Claude Road; Faidley Avenue to State
Street; Project No. 2022-P-4 (Staab Brothers Partnership- 1810 N Diers Avenue). Interim Public
Works Director Keith Kurz reported that public right-of-way was needed to accommodate one of
the connections from Diers Avenue to the new Claude Road section. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-9 and G-28 (Resolutions #2022-240 and
#2022-259) were pulled for further discussion. Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve
the Consent Agenda excluding items G-9 and G-28. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Approving Minutes of August 30, 2022 City Council Special Meeting.
Approving Minutes of August 30, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.
Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim filed by Brad Johnson.
Approving Re-Appointments of Jason Morledge, Jason Roe, and Tom O’Neill to the Citizens
Advisory Review Committee.
Approving Re-Appointment of Chris Schwieger to the Community Redevelopment Authority
Board.
Approving Appointments of Julie Wright and Susan Bullington to the Citizens Advisory Review
Committee.
Approving Request from Christina Black, 1011 Starwood Avenue, Apt. 1 for Liquor Manager
Designation with Texas Roadhouse, 232 Wilmar Avenue.
#2022-239 - Approving Request from Kiko’s Cantina and Mexican Eats, LLC dba Kiko’s
Cantina, 101 West 3rd Street for a Class "C" Liquor License and Liquor Manager for Vanessa
Garcia, 644 Meves Avenue.
#2022-240 - Approving Agreement with Clean Community Systems. City Attorney Laura
McAloon reported that this item was the yearly request for funds in the amount of $30,000.00.
Denise Gallagher, Executive Director explained the services and programs provided by the Clean
Community Systems.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2022-240. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-241 - Approving Bid Award - Coal Bunker Unloading Platform Concrete Coating with
Allen Blasting and Coating of Wever, Iowa in an Amount of $50,346.00.
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#2022-242 - Approving Bid Award - PGS Boiler Inspection and Repair - Fall Outage 2022 with
Locke AMI, LLC of Olathe, Kansas in an Amount of $125,552.00.
#2022-243 - Approving Purchase of 2024 Freightliner (OH Division) from Terex Corporation of
Watertown, South Dakota in an Amount of $434,343.00.
#2022-244 - Approving Change Order #1 for Water Main Project 2022-W-1 - 18th Street with
The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $11,385.65
and a Revised Contract Amount of $167,602.45.
#2022-245 - Approving Designation of Sole Source for Raw Sewage Pumps at the Wastewater
Treatment Plant with Iowa Pump Works for Ankeny, Iowa in an Amount of $40,400.00.
#2022-246 - Approving Section 5339 Capital Grant Application and Agreement for the Transit
Division of the Public Works Department- FY 2023.
#2022-247 - Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easements in Grand Island Mall Eighteenth
Subdivision- North of State Street; East of US Highway 281.
#2022-248 - Approving Increase to the City’s Share of Improvements to US Highway 30 Bridges
in Grand Island; Project No. NH-30-4(162); Control No. 42776 for a Total Amount of
$312,371.44.
#2022-249 - Approving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for Claude Road; Faidley Avenue to
State Street; Project No. 2022-P-4 (Staab Brothers Partnership- 1810 N Diers Avenue).
#2022-250 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for Claude Road; Faidley Avenue to
State Street; Project No. 2022-P-4 (Staab Brothers Partnership- 1810 N Diers Avenue).
#2022-251 - Approving Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for the Purchase of SCBAs.
#2022-252 - Approving Purchase of SCBAs from MSA Safety Sales, LLC of Cranberry
Township, Pennsylvania in an Amount of $499,843.20.
#2022-253 - Approving Memorandum of Understanding to the Labor Contract between the City
of Grand Island and the Fraternal Order of Police Grand Island Lodge No. 24 Bargaining Unit.
#2022-254 - Approving Ryder Park Playground Fundraising Agreement Amendment with
Central Community College Foundation, Inc.
#2022-255 - Approving Ryder Park Playground Grant Application to Peter Kiewit Foundation.
#2022-256 - Approving Change Order #1 for Stolley Park Splash Pad with Crouch Recreation,
Inc. of Elkhorn, Nebraska for an Increase of $38,450.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of
$233,355.00.
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#2022-257 - Approving Change Order #3 for JBS Trail with The Diamond Engineering Co. of
Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $14,060.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of
$848,360.16.
#2022-258 - Approving Change Order #1 for Ashley Park Irrigation with Precision Sprinklers of
Hastings, Nebraska for an Increase of $4,374.33 and a Revised Contract Amount of $100,874.33.
#2022-259 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Continental Gardens Third
Subdivision. It was noted that GH Construction, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Continental Gardens Third Subdivision located north of State Street
and east of Webb Road for the purpose of creating 3 lots on 3.156 acres.
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity stated the owners were proposing to build two office
buildings and were looking at townhouses for this location.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2022-259. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-260 - Approving Renewal of Machinery Property Peril, Fire and Terrorism Insurance with
FM Global for 2022-23 with Factory Mutual Insurance Company of St. Louis, Missouri in an
Amount of $592,750.00 and Terrorism Insurance of $36,713.00.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Referring Blighted and Substandard Study for Area #28 to the Regional
Planning Commission (Conestoga Mall). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that
Woodsonia Acquisitions, LLC had submitted a Substandard and Blight Study for approximately
78.45 acres of property in northwest Grand Island located between U.S. Highway 281 and Webb
Road and State and 13th Streets. Staff recommended approval.
Mitch Hohlen, 2201 Anderson Street, Omaha, Nebraska presented the concept of the project at
Conestoga Mall.
Motion by Paulick, second by Fitzke to refer the Blighted and Substandard Study for Area #28 to
the Regional Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Consideration of Referring Extremely Blighted Property Analysis for Grand Island to the
Regional Planning Commission (Conestoga Mall). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity
reported that Woodsonia Acquisitions, LLC by Kurt Elder, AICP working with Marvin Planning
Consultants had prepared a Substandard and Blight Study. This study identified those areas of
Grand Island that could qualify as Extremely Blighted. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to refer the Extremely Blighted and Substandard Study to
the Regional Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to approve the payment of claims for the period of
August 24, 2022 through September 13, 2022 for a total amount of $9,159,389.23. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Conley to adjourn to
Executive Session at 8:07 p.m. for the purpose of a strategy session relative to redevelopment
incentives of Conestoga Hall and labor negotiations with IBEW Wastewater Treatment Plant
labor contract. Unanimously approved.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Fitzke, second by Paulick to return to Regular
Session at 9:07 p.m. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-2
Approving Minutes of September 20, 2022 City Council Study
Session
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
September 20, 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
September 20, 2022. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
September 14, 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, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Vaughn Minton,
Bethany Guzinski, Mitch Nickerson and Chuck Haase. Councilmembers Michelle Fitzke and
Maggie Mendoza were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator
Jerry Janulewicz, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Patrick Brown, City Attorney
Laura McAloon and Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
Presentation by Central Community College on Grand Island Campus Infrastructure Project.
Matt Gotschall, 3024 Bighorn Place, President of Central Community College (CCC) gave an
updated on the Grand Island Campus Infrastructure Project. CCC is made up of 25 counties. He
thanked the community for the continued support for higher education.
He stated the primary revenue sources of approximately $60 million per year included:
25-county property tax = 61%
State aid = 18%
Student tuition = $16%
Other = 3%
Reviewed were the cost estimates of the Grand Island CCC infrastructure projects for a total of
$2,493,218. Projects included tech drive paving; Channel Street paving; alley paving, water main
& hydrants; sanitary sewer service; dewatering; fiber headend building, and fiber routing.
Discussion was held regarding extending the street on the east and west side of the campus
towards the north. Location of future housing was discussed. The request from CCC was a
partnership with the City of Grand Island to use ARPA Funds towards these projects in the
amount of $500,000 to $1,000,000.
Presentation on Agenda Management, Council Chambers Technology and Upgrades. Finance
Director Patrick Brown gave a presentation on the City Council Chambers, Community Meeting
room, and GITV upgrades. Reviewed were the upgrades to the Community Meeting Room.
Mentioned were the following upgrades:
Lighting – Council Chambers $27,380.94
Information Booth Flat Screens w/Audio Enhancement:$12,968.83
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Council Chambers 5th Camera:$ 6,486.84
Master Control Audio Hardware Upgrade/Replacement:$33,063.33
Microphone Replacement w/Touch Screen Functionality:TBD
Discussion was held concerning keeping the laptops for council here in the Council Chambers.
City Attorney Laura McAloon answered questions regarding public records request on the
Council laptops. Information Technology Manager Stephanie Gosda answered questions
regarding redundancy in our system.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-3
Approving Garbage Permits for Grand Island Disposal, Inc. and
Mid-Nebraska Disposal, Inc. and Refuse Permits for Trash Bee
Gone, O’Neill Transportation and Equipment, LLC, and United
Trailer Sales, LLC
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:September 27, 2022
Subject:Approving Garbage and Refuse Haulers Permits
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Grand Island City Code Section 17-15 allows for the Collection, Transportation, and
Disposal of Garbage and/or Refuse. These permits are effective October 1 through
September 30 of each calendar year.
Discussion
The following businesses have submitted applications for renewal for 2022/2023:
Grand Island Disposal, Inc. dba Heartland Disposal, 1839 East 4th Street Garbage
Mid-Nebraska Disposal, Inc., 3080 West 2nd Street Garbage
O’Neill Transportation and Equipment, 7100 West Old Potash Hwy Refuse
Trash Bee Gone, 119 W Koenig Street Refuse
The following business has submitted an application for a new Refuse Haulers license:
United Trailer Sales, LLC dba United Rolloff & Rentals, 3984 S 60th Road, Alda,
NE
All City Code requirements have been met by these businesses.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the renewal for garbage/refuse permits.
2.Disapprove or deny the renewals.
3.Modify the renewals to meet the wishes of the Council.
4.Table the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the renewals for
garbage/refuse permits for 2022/2023.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the renewal for garbage/refuse permits for 2022/2023 and the new
application for United Rolloff & Rentals.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-4
#2022-261 - Approving Request from 4th St Banquet, LLC dba 4th
St Banquet, 108 East 4th Street for a Class "CK" Liquor License
and Liquor Manager Designation for Reyna Romero, 5419 W Old
Potash Highway
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-261
WHEREAS, an application was filed by 4th St Banquet, LLC, dba 4th St Banquet,
108 East 4th Street for a Class "CK" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island
Independent as required by state law on September 17, 2022; such publication cost being $17.22;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 27, 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 Reyna Romero,
5419 W Old Potash Hwy, Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-5
#2022-262 - Approving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for
Circle Drive Drainage Improvements; Project No. 2022-D-1
(Michael & Jean Wilson and LA Rentals, LLC)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-262
WHEREAS, public right-of-way is required by the City of Grand Island for Circle
Drive Drainage Improvements; Project No. 2022-D-1, from property described as follows:
Property Owner Legal Description
Michael R Wilson
and
Jean A Wilson
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 11, BLOCK 1,
STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS: REFERRING TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION;
THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 11,
A DISTANCE OF 53 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED
AND RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 78-002917 AND
THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N00o03’12”E
(ASSUMED BEARING) CONTINUING ON THE EAST LINE OF
SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 18.00 FEET; THENCE
N88o39’25”W, PARALLEL WITH AND 18.00 FEET DISTANT
FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF
57.97 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE
S00o02’56”W ON SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 18.00
FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL;
THENCE S88o39’25”E ON SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE
OF 57.97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING
1043 SQURE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
LA Rentals, LLC
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 11, BLOCK 1,
STEWART SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: REFERRING TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION; THENCE
NORTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A
DISTANCE OF 50 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED
AND RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2018-07816
AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N00o01’10”E
(ASSUMED BEARING) CONTINUING ON SAID WEST LINE,
A DISTANCE OF 21.00 FEET; THENCE S88o45’38”E,
PARALLEL WITH AND 21.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 91.91 FEET
TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE S00o02’56”W
ON SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 21.00 FEET TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE
N88o45’38”W ON SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 91.90
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1930
SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
WHEREAS, agreements for the public right-of-way have been reviewed and
approved by the City Legal Department.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to enter into the Agreements for the public right-of-way on the above
described tracts of land.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreements on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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N88°39'25"W 57.97'S00°02'56"W18.00'S88°39'25"E 57.97'
N00°03'12"E
(ASSUMED BEARING)
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DATE
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PROPERTY LINE
CIRCLE DRIVE
NEW RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION:
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: REFERRING
TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION; THENCE
NORTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 53 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AND RECORDED IN
INSTRUMENT NUMBER 78-002917 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N00°03'12E
(ASSUMED BEARING) CONTINUING ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 18.00
FEET; THENCE N88°39'25"W, PARALLEL WITH AND 18.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE SOUTH LINE
OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 57.97 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE
S00°02'56"W ON SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 18.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE S88°39'25"E ON SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 57.97 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1043 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
LOT 10
53'LOT 11
LOT 9
WEST LINE
(INST. NO. 78-002918)
POINT OF BEGINNING
(SE COR. INST. NO. 78-002918)
SOUTH LINE
(INST. NO. 78-002918)
NEW RIGHT OF WAY
(1043 SQ. FT.)
SE CORNER LOT 11
BLOCK 1
STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION
INST. NO. 78-002918INST. NO. 2018-07816 INST. NO.
2004-0251
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S88°45'38"E 91.91'
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NEW RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION:
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: REFERRING
TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION; THENCE
NORTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AND RECORDED IN
INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2018-07816 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N00°01'10"E
(ASSUMED BEARING) CONTINUING ON SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 21.00 FEET; THENCE
S88°45'38"E, PARALLEL WITH AND 21.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 91.91 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE
S00°02'56"W ON SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 21.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID PARCEL; THENCE N88°45'38"W ON SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 91.90 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1930 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
LOT 10
50'LOT 11
BLOCK 1
STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION
LOT 9
INST. NO. 78-002918INST. NO. 2018-07816 INST. NO.
2004-0251
EAST LINE
(INST. NO. 2018-07816)
POINT OF BEGINNING
(SW COR. INST. NO. 2018-07816)
SOUTH LINE
(INST. NO. 2018-07816)
NEW RIGHT OF WAY
(1930 SQ. FT.)
SW CORNER LOT 11
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-6
#2022-263 - Approving Temporary Construction Easement for
Circle Drive Drainage Improvements; Project No. 2022-D-1
(Michael & Jean Wilson and LA Rentals, LLC)
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:September 27, 2022
Subject:Approving Temporary Construction Easement for Circle
Drive Drainage Improvements; Project No. 2022-D-1
(Michael & Jean Wilson and LA Rentals, LLC)
Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Background
On March 8, 2022 Street Improvement District No. 1266; Circle Drive, which consists of
the northwest area of Stewart Place Subdivision was presented to City Council for
creation. Upon Council discussion Public Works was directed to design, bid and
construct this paving and drainage improvement at City cost, rather than through the
assessment district.
Temporary construction easements are needed to accommodate the construction activities
for Circle Drive Drainage Improvements; Project No. 2022-D-1, which must be approved
by City Council. The temporary construction easements will allow for the roadway
improvements to this area.
A sketch is attached to show the temporary construction easement areas.
Discussion
Temporary construction easements are needed for Circle Drive Drainage Improvements;
Project No. 2022-D-1 to be constructed.
Engineering staff of the Public Works Department negotiated with the property owner for
use of such temporary construction easement area.
Property Owner Legal Description
Michael R Wilson
and
Jean A Wilson
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOTS 10 AND 11,
BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: REFERRING TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART
PLACE SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE
EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 53 FEET;
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MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A
PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AND RECORDED IN
INSTRUMENT NUMBER 78-002917; THENCE N00o03’12”E
(ASSUMED BEARING) CONTINUING ON THE EAST LINE
OF SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 18.00 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N88o39’25”W, PARALLEL
WITH AND 18.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE SOUTH LINE
OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 57.97 FEET TO THE
WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE N00o02’56”E ON
SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 14.00 FEET; THENCE
S88o39’25”E, PARALLEL WITH AND 32.00 FEET DISTANT
FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE
OF 28.00 FEET; THENCE N01o20’35”E, PERPENDICULAR
TO SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 11.00 FEET;
THENCE S88o39’25”E, PARALLEL WITH AND 43.00 FEET
DISTANT FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A
DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET; THENCE S01o15’58”W, A
DISTANCE OF 12.89 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
LOT 10; THENCE N88o39’25”W ON SAID SOUTH LINE, A
DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET; THENCE S00o03’12”W ON
THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOTS 10 AND 11, A DISTANCE
OF 12.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
CONTAINING 1270 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
LA Rentals, LLC
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 11, BLOCK 1,
STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS: REFERRING TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 11, BOCK 1, STEWART PLACE
SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WEST
LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET; MORE
OR LESS TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL
OF LAND DESCRIBED AND RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT
NUMBER 2018-07816; THENCE N00o01’10”E (ASSUMED
BEARING) CONTINUING ON SAID WEST LINE, A
DISTANCE OF 21.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE S88o45’38”E, PARALLEL WITH AND
21.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 91.91 FEET TO THE EAST LINE
OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE N00o02’56”E ON SAID EAST
LINE, A DISTANCE OF 14.00 FEET; THENCE
N88o45’38”W, PARALLEL WITH AND 35.00 FEET DISTANT
FROM SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 62.00 FEET;
THENCE S01o14’22”W, PERPENDICULAR TO SAID
SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 9.00 FEET; THENCE
N88o45’38”W, PARALLEL WITH AND 26.00 FEET DISTANT
FROM SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 29.73 FEET
TO SAID WEST LINE; THENCE S00o01’10”W ON SAID
WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 5.00 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1018 SQUARE FEET,
MORE OR LESS.
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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 Temporary Construction
Easements between the City of Grand Island and the affected property owners for Circle
Drive Drainage Improvements; Project No. 2022-D-1, at no cost to the City.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the temporary construction easements.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-263
WHEREAS, temporary construction easements are required by the City of Grand
Island, from property described below to construct Circle Drive Drainage Improvements; Project
No. 2022-D-1:
Property Owner Legal Description
Michael R Wilson
and
Jean A Wilson
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 1,
STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: REFERRING TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION; THENCE
NORTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A
DISTANCE OF 53 FEET; MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AND
RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 78-002917; THENCE
N00o03’12”E (ASSUMED BEARING) CONTINUING ON THE
EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 18.00 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N88o39’25”W, PARALLEL
WITH AND 18.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF
SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 57.97 FEET TO THE WEST
LINE OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE N00o02’56”E ON SAID WEST
LINE, A DISTANCE OF 14.00 FEET; THENCE S88o39’25”E,
PARALLEL WITH AND 32.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 28.00 FEET;
THENCE N01o20’35”E, PERPENDICULAR TO SAID SOUTH
LINE, A DISTANCE OF 11.00 FEET; THENCE S88o39’25”E,
PARALLEL WITH AND 43.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET;
THENCE S01o15’58”W, A DISTANCE OF 12.89 FEET TO THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 10; THENCE N88o39’25”W ON SAID
SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET; THENCE
S00o03’12”W ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOTS 10 AND 11, A
DISTANCE OF 12.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
CONTAINING 1270 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
LA Rentals, LLC
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 11, BLOCK 1,
STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: REFERRING TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
LOT 11, BOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION; THENCE
NORTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A
DISTANCE OF 50 FEET; MORE OR LESS TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED
AND RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2018-07816;
THENCE N00o01’10”E (ASSUMED BEARING) CONTINUING ON
SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 21.00 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING; THENCE S88o45’38”E, PARALLEL WITH AND
21.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 91.91 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF
SAID PARCEL; THENCE N00o02’56”E ON SAID EAST LINE, A
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DISTANCE OF 14.00 FEET; THENCE N88o45’38”W, PARALLEL
WITH AND 35.00 FEET DISTANT FROM SAID SOUTH LINE, A
DISTANCE OF 62.00 FEET; THENCE S01o14’22”W,
PERPENDICULAR TO SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF
9.00 FEET; THENCE N88o45’38”W, PARALLEL WITH AND 26.00
FEET DISTANT FROM SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF
29.73 FEET TO SAID WEST LINE; THENCE S00o01’10”W ON
SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 5.00 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1018 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR
LESS.
WHEREAS, such Temporary Construction easements have been reviewed and
approved by the City Legal Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to compensate the affected property owners for the Temporary
Construction easements on the above described tracts of land.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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28.00'
N01°20'35"E 11.00'S88°39'25"E 40.00'
S01°15'58"W 12.89'
N88°39'25"W 10.00'
S00°03'12"W 12.11'N88°39'25"W 57.97'
N00°02'56"E 14.00'
N00°03'12"E
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18.00'
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EASEMENT (1270 SQ.FT.)
CIRCLE DRIVE
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE
SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: REFERRING TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11, BLOCK
1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT
11, A DISTANCE OF 53 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A
PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AND RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 78-002917;
THENCE N00°03'12E (ASSUMED BEARING) CONTINUING ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT
11, A DISTANCE OF 18.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N88°39'25"W,
PARALLEL WITH AND 18.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A
DISTANCE OF 57.97 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE N00°02'56"E ON
SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 14.00 FEET; THENCE S88°39'25"E, PARALLEL WITH AND
32.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 28.00
FEET; THENCE N01°20'35"E, PERPENDICULAR TO SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF
11.00 FEET; THENCE S88°39'25"E, PARALLEL WITH AND 43.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET; THENCE S01°15'58"W, A
DISTANCE OF 12.89 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 10; THENCE N88°39'25"W ON
SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET; THENCE S00°03'12"W ON THE EAST LINE
OF SAID LOTS 10 AND 11, A DISTANCE OF 12.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
CONTAINING 1270 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
LOT 10
53'LOT 11
LOT 9
WEST LINE
(INST. NO. 78-002918)
SE COR. INST. NO. 78-002918SOUTH LINE
(INST. NO. 78-002918)
SE CORNER LOT 11
BLOCK 1
STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION
INST. NO. 78-002918INST. NO. 2018-07816 INST. NO.
2004-0251
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AREA
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N00°02'56"E 14.00'
S88°45'38"E 91.91'
S00°01'10"W 5.00'
N88°45'38"W
29.73'S01°14'22"W 9.00'
N88°45'38"W 62.00'
N00°01'10"E 21.00'
DATE
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DEEDED DISTANCE
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TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT (1018 SQ.FT.)
CIRCLE DRIVE
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION IN
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, BEING DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: REFERRING TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STEWART
PLACE SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A
DISTANCE OF 50 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF
LAND DESCRIBED AND RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2018-07816; THENCE
N00°01'10"E (ASSUMED BEARING) CONTINUING ON SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF
21.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S88°45'38"E, PARALLEL WITH AND
21.00 FEET DISTANT FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 91.91
FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE N00°02'56"E ON SAID EAST LINE, A
DISTANCE OF 14.00 FEET; THENCE N88°45'38"W, PARALLEL WITH AND 35.00 FEET
DISTANT FROM SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 62.00 FEET; THENCE S01°14'22"W,
PERPENDICULAR TO SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 9.00 FEET; THENCE N88°45'38"W,
PARALLEL WITH AND 26.00 FEET DISTANT FROM SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF
29.73 FEET TO SAID WEST LINE; THENCE S00°01'10"W ON SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE
OF 5.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1018 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR
LESS.
LOT 10
53'LOT 11
LOT 9
SE CORNER LOT 11
BLOCK 1
STEWART PLACE SUBDIVISION
INST. NO. 78-002918INST. NO. 2018-07816 INST. NO.
2004-0251
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AREA21.00'50'EAST LINE
(INST. NO. 2018-07816)
SW COR. INST. NO. 2018-07816
SOUTH LINE
(INST. NO. 2018-07816)
SW CORNER LOT 11
POINT OF BEGINNING
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-7
#2022-264 - Consideration of Approving Request from St. Mary’s
Cathedral for Permission to Use City Streets and State Highway
for the 2022 Eucharistic Procession
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:September 27, 2022
Subject:Consideration of Approving Request from St. Mary’s
Cathedral for Permission to Use City Streets and State
Highway for the 2022 Eucharistic Procession
Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Background
St. Mary’s Cathedral has submitted a request to use both City streets and State highway
for the Eucharistic Procession, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 16,
2022 from approximately 3:00pm to 4:00pm. St. Mary’s Cathedral is seeking Council
approval and notice to the Nebraska Department of Transportation for the route of such
event.
Discussion
The Eucharistic Procession will require the use of City streets, as well as crossing US
Highway 30 (1st Street). Please see the attached map for the route.
State Statute 39-1359 requires the City Council to approve the route and for the City to
then inform the Nebraska Department of Transportation that the route has approval if it
closes or blocks any part of a State highway. This is a requirement for any race, parade or
march that would create some closure of the highway. This action then makes the City
responsible for the liability of using a State highway for the event.
St. Mary’s Cathedral did submit the City’s Public Event Application, which has been
reviewed by the appropriate departments with no comments or issues noted for denial of
such request.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
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1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve St. Mary’s Cathedral’s route
for the 2022 Eucharistic Procession and direct that the Nebraska Department of
Transportation be notified of this action.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-264
WHEREAS, St. Mary’s Cathedral has made application with the City of Grand
Island to use City streets and State highway for the Eucharist Procession; and
WHEREAS, St. Mary’s Cathedral has worked with the City in planning the
procession route; and
WHEREAS, specific wording is required by the Nebraska Department of
Transportation (NDOT) pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat §39-1359, and
WHEREAS, the City accepts the duties set out in neb. Rev. Stat. §39-1359, and
that if a claim is made against the State, the City shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
State from all claims, demands, actions, damages, and liability, including reasonable attorney’s
fees, that may arise as a result of the special event, more specifically defined as the Eucharistic
Procession to be held on October 16, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the route for the special event necessitates the usage of US Highway
30; crossing at Elm Street and Cedar Street, Grand Island, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the special event will be held on October 16, 2022, with the control
of US Highway 30 at the intersection of Elm Street and Cedar Street being assumed by the City
at 3:00 pm on October 16, 2022 and ending at 4:00 pm on October 16, 2022, at which time
control of US Highway 30 at the intersection of Elm Street and Cedar Street, shall revert to the
State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Notice of Use of City Streets and
State Highways to accommodate the Eucharist Procession to be held on October 16, 2022 is
hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Nebraska Department of Transportation
shall be notified of the approved route and this Notice.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-8
#2022-265 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for St.
James Downtown Parking Lot Improvements; Project No. 2021-
PL-1
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:September 27, 2022
Subject:Approving Certificate of Final Completion for St. James
Downtown Parking Lot Improvements; Project No. 2021-
PL-1
Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Background
Morten Construction, LLC of Kearney, Nebraska was awarded a $121,654.80 contract
for the St. James Downtown Parking Lot Improvements; Project No. 2021-PL-1 on
March 8, 2022 via Resolution No. 2022-57.
Work commenced on July 17, 2022 and was completed August 17, 2022.
Discussion
The project was completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of
the contract, plans and specifications. Construction was completed with an overrun of
$1,560.49, for a total construction cost of $123,215.29. Additional project costs are
shown below.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 131.59
Olsson Associates Construction Observation $ 1,273.00
City of Grand Island Public Works Engineering Services $ 18,761.49
Additional Costs = $20,166.08
Project Grand Total= $143,381.37
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
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2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final
Completion for St. James Downtown Parking Lot Improvements; Project No. 2021-PL-1.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion.
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ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
St. James Downtown Parking Lot Improvements; Project No. 2021-PL-1
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
September 27, 2022
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that St. James Downtown Parking Lot Improvements; Project No. 2021-PL-1 has
been fully completed by Morten Construction, LLC of Kearney, Nebraska under the contract dated
March 21, 2022. The work has been completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and
stipulations of said contract and complies with the contract, the plans and specifications. The work is
hereby accepted for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, by me as Public Works Director in accordance
with the provisions of Section 16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
Item No.Description Total
Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost
1 Mobilization 1.00 LS 3,500.00$ 3,500.00$
2 Temporary Traffic Control 1.00 LS 300.00$ 300.00$
3 Saw Cut Pavement 301.73 LF 1.00$ 301.73$
4 Remove Pavement 2,142.95 SY 9.00$ 19,286.55$
5 Remove Concrete Planters 5.00 EA 50.00$ 250.00$
6 Remove Bollards 0.00 EA 100.00$ -$
7 Remove & Reset Sign/Post 2.00 EA 100.00$ 200.00$
8 Remove & Reset Parking Curbs 33.00 EA 40.00$ 1,320.00$
9 Subgrade Preparation 2,154.35 SY 1.00$ 2,154.35$
10 Earthwork 1.00 LS 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
11 Removal and Replace Unsuitable Material 0.00 LS 5.50$ -$
12 Construct Bollards 0.00 EA 150.00$ -$
13 Construct Concrete Planter Per Detail 4.00 EA 1,500.00$ 6,000.00$
14 Construct 6" Concrete Pavement 2,143.35 SY 39.60$ 84,876.66$
15 Permanent Pavement Marking- 4" Yellow 1,413.00 LF 2.00$ 2,826.00$
16 Permanent Accessible Parking Symbol 2.00 EA 100.00$ 200.00$
123,215.29$ Total Base Bid=
Base Bid- St. James Downtown Parking Lot Improvements; Project No. 2021-PL-1
Additional Costs:
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 131.59
Olsson Associates Construction Observation $ 1,273.00
City of Grand Island Public Works Engineering Services $18,761.49
Additional Costs = $ 20,166.08
Grand Total = $143,381.37
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for St. James Downtown
Parking Lot Improvements; Project No. 2021-PL-1 be approved.
_________________________________________________
Keith Kurz, PE – Interim City Engineer/Public Works Director
_________________________________________________
Roger G. Steele- Mayor
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-265
WHEREAS, the City Engineering/Public Works Director for the City of Grand
Island issued a Certificate of Final Completion for St. James Downtown Parking Lot
Improvements; Project No. 2021-PL-1 certifying that Morten Construction, LLC of Kearney,
Nebraska, under contract, has completed such project for the total construction amount of
$123,215.29; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the
acceptance of the project; and
WHEREAS, additional project costs equate to $20,166.08, as shown
ADDITIONAL COSTS
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 131.59
Olsson Associates Construction Observation $ 1,273.00
City of Grand Island Public Works Engineering Services $ 18,761.49
Additional Costs= $20,166.08
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the City
Engineer/Public Works Director, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1.The Certificate of Final Completion for St. James Downtown Parking Lot
Improvements; Project No. 2021-PL-1, in the total amount of $143,381.37 is hereby
confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-9
#2022-266 - Approving Amendment No. 2 to Engineering
Consulting Agreement for North Road- US Highway 30 to Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-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:September 27, 2022
Subject:Approving Amendment No. 2 to Engineering Consulting
Agreement for North Road- US Highway 30 to Old
Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No.
2019-P-12
Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Background
The North Road- US Highway 30 to Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements;
Project No. 2019-P-12 is for the improvement of North Road from just north of the
intersection with US Highway 30 and the intersection with Old Potash Highway. The
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is proposing a concrete curb and
gutter roadway section with associated sidewalk, traffic control, drainage and all other
related improvements needed to complete the project.
On October 22, 2019, via Resolution No. 2019-320, City Council approved an
Engineering Services Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska
in the amount of $76,944.00 for North Road- US Highway 30 to Old Potash Highway
Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-12.
On June 9, 2020, via Resolution No. 2020-137, City Council approved Amendment No. 1
to the original agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company in the amount of
$116,324.00, resulting in a revised agreement amount of $193,268.00. Amendment No. 1
allowed for final design, right-of-way and easement acquisitions, utility coordination, and
the bidding phase of North Road- US Highway 30 to Old Potash Highway Roadway
Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-12.
Discussion
With final design complete it is now time to move forward with the bidding phase and
construction observation services for North Road- US Highway 30 to Old Potash
Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-12 it is necessary to amend the
original agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company. An amendment to the original
agreement with Alfred Benesh & Company is required, in the amount of $226,521.00,
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resulting in a revised agreement amount of $419,789.00. This amendment will allow for
engineering construction services.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the
original agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska, in the amount
of $226,521.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-266
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2019, via Resolution No. 2019-320, City Council
approved an Engineering Services Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln,
Nebraska in the amount of $76,944.00 for North Road- US Highway 30 to Old Potash Highway
Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-12; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2020, via Resolution No. 2020-137, City Council
approved Amendment No. 1 to the original agreement in the amount of $116,324.00, resulting in
a revised agreement amount of $193,268.00; and
WHEREAS, the original agreement is now being amended further to include
construction observation services for North Road- US Highway 30 to Old Potash Highway
Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-12; and
WHEREAS, such amendment is in the amount of $226,521.00, for a revised total
agreement amount of $419,789.00; and
WHEREAS, Amendment No. 2 to the original agreement with Alfred Benesch &
Company of Lincoln, Nebraska is required to proceed with this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Amendment No. 2 with Alfred
Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska for North Road- US Highway 30 to Old Potash
Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-12 is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such amendment on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-10
#2022-267 - Approving Resolution Directing Property Owner to
Repair Sidewalk at 3108 Dixie Square
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:September 27, 2022
Subject:Resolution Directing Property Owner to Repair Sidewalk
at 3108 Dixie Square
Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Background
Public Works Engineering and Code Enforcement have been working effectively through
sidewalk complaints received from citizens in the community. The process set in place
has been once a complaint is received by either office an Engineering Technician from
the Public Works Department performs a site inspection, marking any areas of the public
sidewalk that do not meet the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements. Code
Enforcement then attempts to work with the property owner to take the necessary action.
Section 32-58 of the City Code and Section 16-662 R.S. Nebraska Statues, make the
property owner responsible for repairing sidewalks adjacent to their property.
Discussion
An Engineering Technician evaluated the condition of the public sidewalk at the
following location and deemed it to be out of compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
3108 Dixie Square (Lot 10, Colonial Estates Ninth Subdivision, City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska)
Both Code Enforcement and Public Works Engineering staff have tried to reach a
resolution with the property owner to make the necessary repairs, to no avail. A summary
sheet for property contact is attached for reference.
On September 14, 2022 a letter was sent to the affected property owner notifying them
the matter would be presented to City Council on September 27, 2022 to prevent accident
or injury to citizens using the public sidewalk.
The Public Works Department is requesting that a resolution be passed giving the
property owner of the identified address 15 days to obtain the sidewalk permit and 15
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days from issuance of such permit to complete the repairs of the public sidewalk, as this
is a public safety concern.
If the property owner fails to either obtain the sidewalk permit in the 15 day timeframe or
complete the necessary repairs 15 days after such permit is issued, the City of Grand
Island will take steps to make the necessary repairs with all costs being the responsibility
of the property owner.
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 a resolution directing the
identified property owner to obtain a permit and repair the sidewalk at the subject
locations.
Sample Motion
Move to approve a resolution.
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3108 Dixie Square
2022/6/17- Complaint of sidewalk condition received via Government Outreach
2022/6/21- Public Works Engineering Technician verified sidewalk repairs needed
2022/6/22- Code Enforcement officer attempted contact, none made. Issued a 30 day
yellow notice asking that the section of sidewalk marked by the Public Works
Engineering Technician be replaced/repaired and that a letter would be forthcoming.
2022/6/23- a 30 day sidewalk letter was sent concerning violation of City Code 22-58,
with Sidewalk Cost Share Program information included
2022/7/22- Code Enforcement officer rechecked- no action taken. Case will stay open
as other properties in the area have taken action through the Sidewalk Cost Share
Program.
2022/8/12- Code Enforcement officer rechecked- no action taken.
2022/8/23- Code Enforcement officer rechecked- no action taken. Case forwarded to
Public Works Administration for Council action.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-267
WHEREAS, the City has the authority under Neb. Rev. Stat., §16-662 and
Section 32-58 of the City Code, to direct the repair and replacement of sidewalks by owner of the
abutting property; and
WHEREAS, the sidewalk abutting 3108 Dixie Square (Lot 10, Colonial Estates
Ninth Subdivision, City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska) has been determined to be in
need of repair and replacement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that notice be sent to the property owner to
obtain a sidewalk permit within 15 days and within 15 days of such permit issuance to make the
necessary repairs to the sidewalk abutting the property previously listed. If the property owner
fails to either obtain the sidewalk permit in the 15 day timeframe or complete the necessary
repairs within 15 days of such permit issuance, the City will cause the work to be done and
assess the cost against the property.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-11
#2022-268 - Approving Change Order No. 2 for Moores Creek
Storm Sewer Improvements; Project No. 2021-D-2(B)
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:September 27, 2022
Subject:Approving Change Order No. 2 for Moores Creek Storm
Sewer Improvements; Project No. 2021-D-2(B)
Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Background
Mid Nebraska Land Developers, LLC of Aurora, Nebraska was awarded a $146,420.35
contract on April 26, 2022, via Resolution No. 2022-118, for Moores Creek Storm Sewer
Improvements; Project No. 2021-D-2(B).
On July 26, 2022 City Council approved Change Order No. 1, via Resolution 2022-185,
to allow for a time extension from June 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022 for project
completion.
This project consists of a detention cell on the southwest corner of Old Potash Highway
north Road.
Discussion
As work on the Moores Creek Storm Sewer Improvements; Project No. 2021-D-2(B)
continues Change Order No. 2 is necessary to allow for additional culvert work based on
drainage modifications made to the adjacent subdivision. The seeding effort has also been
delayed due to runoff from adjacent farm field irrigation operations. This added work will
also require a time extension from September 30, 2022 to November 30, 2022 to
complete this project. Change Order No. 2 is in the amount of $7,094.15, resulting in a
revised contract amount of $153,514.50.
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 Change Order No. 2 for the
Moores Creek Storm Sewer Improvements; Project No. 2021-D-2(B).
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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1 | Page Change Order No. 2
Moores Creek Storm Sewer Improvements; Project No. 2021-D -2(B)
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT: Moores Creek Storm Sewer Improvements; Project No. 2021-D-2(B)
CONTRACTOR: Mid Nebraska Land Developers, LLC AMOUNT OF CONTRACT: $146,420.35
CONTRACT DATE: April 27, 2022
Additional culvert work based on drainage modifications made to the adjacent subdivision.
The seeding effort has also been delayed due to runoff from adjacent farm field operatons.
Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price
CO2-1 Install 18” RCP (provided by adjacent developer) 24.00 $ 16.50 $ 396.00
CO2-2 Install 18” Flared End Section (provided by adjacent developer) 1.00 $ 175.00 $ 175.00
CO2-3 Install 18” Flared End Section 1.00 $ 1,031.65 $ 1,031.65 CO2-4 Concrete Outfall 1.00 $ 2,280.50 $ 2,280.50 CO2-5 Install Silt Fence 90.00 $ 8.40 $ 756.00
CO2-6 Inlet Protection Waddles 2.00 $ 52.50 $ 105.00
CO2-7 Dirt Work 1.00 $ 1,350.00 $ 1,350.00
CO2-8 Mobilization 1.00 $ ,1000.00 $ 1,000.00
Change Order No. 2= $7,094.15 Contract Price Prior to this Change Order ------------------------------------------------ $146,420.35
Net Increase Resulting from Change Order No. 1 -------------------------------------- $ 0.00
Net Increase Resulting from Change Order No. 2 -------------------------------------- $ 7,094.15
Revised Contract Price Including this Change Order ----------------------------- $153,514.50
Notice to Proceed Date ------------------------------------------------- April 27, 2022 Original Completion Date ----------------------------------------------- June 1, 2022
Change Order No. 1 Revised Completion Date ------------------ September 30, 2022 Change Order No. 2 Revised Completion Date ------------------ November 30, 2022
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2 | Page Change Order No. 2
Moores Creek Storm Sewer Improvements; Project No. 2021-D -2(B)
The Above Change Order Accepted: Mid Nebraska Land Developers, LLC
By____________________________________ Date_______________________
Approval Recommended:
By________________________________________________ Date________________ Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer
Approved for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska
By____________________________________ Date________________________
Mayor Attest_________________________________ City Clerk
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-268
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2022, via Resolution 2022-118, the City of Grand
Island awarded Mid Nebraska Land Developers, LLC of Aurora, Nebraska the bid in the amount
of $146,420.35 for Moores Creek Storm Sewer Improvements; Project No. 2021-D-2(B); and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2022 City Council approved Change Order No. 1, via
Resolution No. 2022-185, to allow for a time extension from June 1, 2022 to September 30, 2002
for project completion; and
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $7,094.15, is necessary to
allow for additional culvert work based on drainage modifications made to the adjacent
subdivision, resulting in a revised contract amount of $153,514.50; and
WHEREAS, an extension from September 30, 2022 to November 30, 2022 is also
necessary in order to complete the project, as the seeding effort has been delayed due to runoff
from adjacent farm field irrigation operations; and
WEREAS, the Public Works Department supports such contract extension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is,
authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 2 between the City of Grand Island and
Mid Nebraska Land Developers, LLC of Aurora, Nebraska to provide the requested time
extension for Moores Creek Storm Sewer Improvements; Project No. 2021-D-2(B).
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-12
#2022-269 - Approving Change Order No. 2 for Capital Avenue-
Moores Creek Drainway to North Road Roadway Improvements;
Project No. 2020-P-1
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:September 27, 2022
Subject:Approving Change Order No. 2 for Capital Avenue-
Moores Creek Drainway to North Road Roadway
Improvements; Project No. 2020-P-1
Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Background
Elsbury Construction, LLC of Grand Island, Nebraska was awarded a $1,449,756.86
contract on October 12, 2021, via Resolution No. 2021-271, for the Capital Avenue-
Moores Creek Drainway to North Road Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2020-P-1.
On April 12, 2022 City Council approved Change Order No. 1, via Resolution No. 2022-
98, to address water main conflicts within the project. Change Order No. 1 was in the
amount of $66,374.33.
Discussion
Due to dry conditions the seeding and sodding of the Capital Avenue- Moores Creek
Drainway to North Road Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2020-P-1 is being moved
to later this fall. The original completion date was set at October 1, 2022, with a request
now to extend to November 30, 2022. There will not be any contract modifications to the
amount of this project due to the time extension.
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 Change Order No. 2 for the
Capital Avenue- Moores Creek Drainway to North Road Roadway Improvements;
Project No. 2020-P-1 with Elsbury Construction, LLC of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 PROJECT: Capital Avenue- Moores Creek Drainway to North Road Roadway Improvements;
Project No. 2020-P-1
CONTRACTOR: Elsbury Construction, LLC
AMOUNT OF CONTRACT: $1,449,756.86
CONTRACT DATE: October 25, 2021 Contract Price Prior to this Change Order………….……………………… $1,449,756.86
Net Increase Resulting from Change Order No. 1………………………… $ 66,374.33
Revised Contract Price Including this Change Order……………………… $1,516,131.19
Notice to Proceed Date ……………………………………………………… October 25, 2021
Original Completion Date …………………………………………………… October 1, 2022 Change Order No. 2 Revised Completion Date …………………………. November 30, 2022
The Above Change Order Accepted:
Elsbury Construction, LLC
By____________________________________ Date_______________________
Approval Recommended: By______________________________________________ Date________________ Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer
Approved for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska By____________________________________ Date________________________ Mayor Attest_________________________________ City Clerk
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-269
WHEREAS, on October 12, 2021, via Resolution No.2021-271, the City of Grand
Island awarded Elsbury Construction, LLC of Grand Island, Nebraska the bid in the amount of
$1,449,756.86 for Capital Avenue- Moores Creek Drainway to North Road Roadway
Improvements; Project No. 2020-P-1; and
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2022 City Council approved Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $66,374.33, via Resolution No. 2022-98, to address water main conflicts within the
project; and
WHEREAS, due to dry conditions the seeding and sodding of this project is being
moved to later this fall; and
WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 2
with the original complete date of October 1, 2022 moved to November 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, there will not be any contract modifications to the amount of this
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is,
authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 2, at no cost, between the City of Grand
Island and Elsbury Construction, LLC of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide the modifications.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-13
#2022-270 - Approving Change Order No. 2 for Eddy Street
Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1
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:September 27, 2022
Subject:Approving Change Order No. 2 for Eddy Street
Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1
Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Background
The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska was awarded a
$1,341,464.90 contract on October 26, 2021, via Resolution No. 2021-298, for the Eddy
Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-2.
On July 26, 2022, City Council approved Change Order No. 1, via Resolution No 2022-
190, in the amount of $74,953.36 to address the additional deterioration that occurred
since the 2019 evaluation.
The Eddy Street underpass was built in 1950 and engineering analysis has identified a
number of repairs and replacements which must be implemented to preserve the
structure. This includes a number of issues related to the retaining walls, the Mill Drive
and North Front Street Bridges, the storm sewer pumping system, as well as installation
of bird netting to aid in the reduction of roosting birds.
Discussion
Due to delays associated with delivery of street light poles and mast arms for lighting of
the Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1 a time extension has
been requested by The Diamond Engineering Company. Original completion date was set
at October 14, 2022, with the request to extend this to March 31, 2023. There will not be
any contract amount modification with this change order.
The Eddy Street Underpass will be fully opened and operational including sidewalk by
September 28, 2022. The lighting work will be performed under partial lane closures so
full closure of the roadway is not anticipated in 2023.
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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 Change Order No. 2 with The
Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for Eddy Street Underpass
Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 PROJECT: Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1 CONTRACTOR: The Diamond Engineering Company
AMOUNT OF CONTRACT: $1,341,464.90 CONTRACT DATE: October 27, 2021 Contract Price Prior to this Change Order------------------------------------------- $1,341,464.90
Net Increase Resulting from Change Order No. 1--------------------------------- $ 74,953.36 Revised Contract Price Including Change Order No. 1 -------------------------- $1,416,418.26
Notice to Proceed Date ------------------------------------------------------------------ October 27, 2021 Original Completion Date -------------------------------------------------------------- October 14, 2022 Change Order No. 2 Revised Completion Date ---------------------------------- March 31, 2023 The Above Change Order Accepted: The Diamond Engineering Company By____________________________________ Date_______________________
Approval Recommended: By__________________________________________________ Date________________ Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer
Approved for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska By____________________________________ Date________________________ Mayor Attest_________________________________ City Clerk
Grand Island Council Session - 9/27/2022 Page 142 / 233
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-270
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2021, via Resolution 2021-298, the City of Grand
Island awarded The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska the bid in the
amount of $1,341,464.90 for Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1; and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2022, via Resolution No. 2022-190 City Council
approved Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $74,953.36, to address the additional
deterioration that occurred since the 2019 evaluation; and
WHEREAS, due to delays associated with delivery of street light poles and mast
arms for lighting a time extension has been requested from the original completion date of
October 14, 2022 to March 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, there is no contract amount modification with this change order.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is,
authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 2 between the City of Grand Island and
The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for Eddy Street Underpass
Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-14
#2022-271 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for Asphalt
Resurfacing Project No. 2022-AC-1
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:September 27, 2022
Subject:Approving Change Order No. 1 for Asphalt Resurfacing
Project No. 2022-AC-1
Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director
Background
Gary Smith Construction Co., Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska was awarded an
$852,351.23 contract on April 12, 2022, via Resolution No. 2022-96, for Asphalt
Resurfacing Project No. 2022-AC-1.
This year’s work involves asphalt resurfacing on the following City streets.
Section #3– Old Potash Highway; Engleman Road to North Road
Section #4– Stolley Park Road; South Locust Street to Stuhr Road
Section #5- Stuhr Road; Stolley Park Road to Bismark Road
Section #6- Stuhr Road; BNSF Railroad to 1070’ South of US Highway 30
Section #7- Wheeler Avenue; 18th Street to Capital Avenue
Bid Section No. 1 (Capital Avenue; Engleman Road to North Road) and No. 2 (13th
Street; Engleman Road to North Road) were removed from this year’s work due to
available budget.
Discussion
Due to unforeseen equipment failures Gary Smith Construction Co., Inc. is requesting a
time extension to complete the Asphalt Resurfacing Project No. 2022-AC-1, from the
original date of September 9, 2022 to October 31, 2022.
There will not be any contract amount modification with this change order.
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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 extending the completion date
to October 31, 2022, as noted in Change Order No. 1.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT: Asphalt Resurfacing Project No. 2022-AC-1
CONTRACTOR: Gary Smith Construction Co., Inc. AMOUNT OF CONTRACT: $852,351.23
CONTRACT DATE: April 20, 2022
Notice to Proceed Date ------------------------------------------------- April 21, 2022
Original Completion Date ----------------------------------------------- September 9, 2022 Revised Completion Date ---------------------------------------------- October 31, 2022
The Above Change Order Accepted: Gary Smith Construction Co., Inc.
By____________________________________ Date_______________________
Approval Recommended: By________________________________________________ Date________________ Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer
Approved for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska
By____________________________________ Date________________________ Mayor
Attest_________________________________
City Clerk
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-271
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2022, via Resolution 2022-96, the City of Grand Island
awarded Gary Smith Construction Co., Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska the bid in the amount of
$852,351.23 for Asphalt Resurfacing Project No. 2022-AC-1; and
WHEREAS, the completion of such project has been delayed due to unforeseen
equipment failures; and
WHEREAS, Gary Smith Construction Co., Inc. has requested an extension from
September 9, 2022 to October 31, 2022 in order to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, there will not be any contract amount modification with such time
extension; and
WEREAS, the Public Works Department supports such contract extension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is,
authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Grand Island and
Gary Smith Construction Co., Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide the requested time
extension for Asphalt Resurfacing Project No. 2022-AC-1.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-15
#2022-272 - Approving Change Order #1 Gas Turbine 2 Hot Gas
Path Inspection
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting Date:September 27, 2022
Subject: Change Order #1 - Gas Turbine 2 Hot Gas Path
Inspection
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Gas turbines operate under high temperatures and must have the components inspected
and repaired based on the number of run hours and starts. The Burdick #2 Gas Turbine
known as GT2 has met the requirements for a Hot Gas Path Inspection where the fuel is
combusted and hot gases convert the burning fuel to rotational energy to produce power.
GT2 must be disassembled and inspected for damages that may have occurred from
normal operation. The GT2 Hot Gas Path Inspection is currently scheduled for May 23,
2022, through September 3, 2022, during which time inspection and maintenance on the
turbine will be performed. The purpose of a hot gas path inspection is to prevent a
machine failure and increase machine reliability by repairing those parts exposed to high
temperature gases discharged during the combustion process.
The specification was issued for bid and the contract was awarded by Council to General
Electric International, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, in the amount of $1,024,021.25 per
Resolution 2022-82.
Discussion
The bids are for the disassembly and reassembly of the unit. It is the Utility Engineering
staff’s experience that additional work and repairs will be required during this project
which can only be identified at the time of inspection. Due to market conditions and
volatility in the electric grid, the project will not be completed in 2022 as per the
specification. General Electric International, Inc. has agreed to a fixed pricing increase of
4% for all work completed on or prior to December 31, 2023. This addition to the work
scope will result in an additional $40,960.85 for a final contract cost of $1,064,982.10.
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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 authorizing Change Order #1 with General Electric
International, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia for the Gas Turbine 2 Hot Gas Path Inspection for
the addition of $40,960.85 to the contract price, for a total contract price of
$1,064,982.10.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Change Order #1 from General Electric International, LLC in the
amount of $40,960.85 for the Gas Turbine 2 Hot Gas Path Inspection.
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TO:General Electric International, Inc.
4200 Wildwood Way
Atlanta, GA 30339
Louis Toenjes louis1.toenjes@ge.com
PROJECT:Gas Turbine 2 Hot Gas Path Inspection at Burdick Generating Station
CHANGE ORDER 1
You are hereby directed to make the following change in your contract:
1 Additional payment per the attached spreadsheet.
ADD:
The original Contract Sum $1,024,021.25
Previous Change Order Amounts -$
The Contract Sum is increased by this Change Order 40,960.85$
The Contract Sum is decreased by this Change Order $
The total modified Contract Sum to date 1,064,982.10$
Approval and acceptance of this Change Order acknowledges understanding and agreement that the
cost and time adjustments included represent the complete values arising out of and/or incidental to the
work described therein.
APPROVED:CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
By:_________________________________Date ________________________
Attest: ___________________________________________________________
Approved as to Form, City Attorney
ACCEPTED:General Electric International, Inc.
By: _________________________________Date _________________________
$40,960.85
Platte Generating Station
1035 W. Wildwood Drive
Grand Island, NE 68801
308/385-5468
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City of Grand Island
Utilities Department C131274
General Work Contract - Change Order 520.10710
Gas Turbine 2 Hot Gas Path Inspection at Burdick Generating Station
Comments:Due to market conditiions and volatility in the electric grid, the project will not be
completed in 2022 as per the specification. General Electric International, Inc. has
agreed to a 4% fixed pricing increase for all work completed on or prior to December 31,
2023.
Contract:$1,024,021.25
Change
Order
Request Description Amount
001 Mobilization/Disassembly/Inspection/Demobilization (4%)7,269.60$
002 Mobilization/Reassembly/Startup/Demobilition/Documents (4%)10,904.40$
003 Consumable Parts/Capital Components Repair (4%)22,786.85$
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
017
018
019
020
021
023
024
028
029
030
Total 40,960.85$
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-272
WHEREAS, at the April 12, 2022, Council meeting, General Electric
International, Inc., was awarded the contract for the Gas Turbine 2 Hot Gas Path Inspection; and
WHEREAS, the market conditions and the volatility in the electric grid are such
that the project will not be completed in 2022 as per the specification; and
WHEREAS, General Electric International, Inc. has agreed to a fixed pricing
increase of 4% for all work completed on or prior to December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the original contracted amount was for $1,024,021.25, and the total
change to the contract amount was $40,960.85, resulting in a final contract cost of
$1,064,982.10.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Change Order #1 with General
Electric International, Inc., in the amount of $40,960.85, is approved, and the Mayor is hereby
authorized to sign the Change Order on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-16
#2022-273 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion WMP
2022-W-1 - 18th Street Conflicts
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting:September 27, 2022
Subject:Certificate of Final Completion for Main Project 2021-W-3 –
Sycamore Street – 22nd Street to Capital Avenue
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Water Main Project 2022-W-1 has been completed by The Diamond Engineering Co. of Grand
Island, Nebraska. This water main project installed approximately 120 linear feet of 6” diameter
ductile iron water main for water main lowerings in the 18th Street/Park Avenue, 18th
Street/Grand Island Avenue and 18th Street/Huston Avenue intersections. The project resolved
previously unknown storm sewer and water main conflicts within the three intersections.
Discussion
The project has been completed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract
documents and plans. The final contract amount for the work was $167,602.45.
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 a future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main Project 2022-W-1,
18th Street Conflicts be presented for approval at the September 27, 2022 Council meeting.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main Project 2022-W-1, 18th
Street Conflicts.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-273
WHEREAS, the Engineer and Public Works Director have issued a Certificate of
Final Completion for Water Main Project 2022-W-1 within the intersections of 18th Street/Park
Avenue, 18th Street/Grand Island Avenue and 18th Street/Huston Avenue in Grand Island,
Nebraska, certifying that The Diamond Engineering Co. of Grand Island, NE has completed such
project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations of the contract, plans and
specifications for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director recommends the acceptance of the
Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the Public Works
Director’s recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Final Completion for
Water Main Project 2022-W-1 is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_____
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-17
#2022-274 - Approving Designating Revenue Bonds (Tabitha
Grand Island Project), Series 2021B, as Qualified Tax-Exempt
Obligations Under Section 265 of The Internal Revenue Code
Staff Contact: Jerry Janulewicz
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator
Meeting:September 27, 2022
Subject:Designate Revenue Bonds (Tabitha Grand Island
Project), Series 2021B, in an Aggregate Principal
Amount Not To Exceed $3,950,000 As Qualified Tax-
Exempt Obligations Under Section 265 of The Internal
Revenue Code.
Presenter(s):Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator
Background
Tabitha Grand Island, Inc., a nonprofit corporation duly organized and validly existing
under the laws of the State of Nebraska (the “Borrower”), requested the City of Grand
Island (the “City”) to, and the City issued, its Revenue Bonds (Tabitha Grand Island
Project), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,950,000, (the “Bonds”)
pursuant to Sections 13-1101 to 13-1110, inclusive, Reissue Revised Statutes of
Nebraska, as amended on May 11, 2021, the Grand Island City Council adopted
Resolution 2021-112 authorizing issuance of the Bonds, the proceeds of which, when
advanced, will be loaned to the Borrower pursuant to a Loan Agreement among the City,
Pinnacle Bank, as lender, and the Borrower, for the purpose of financing or reimbursing a
portion of the costs of constructing and equipping a new senior living campus (expected
to consist of 157 units providing a 200,000 square foot, full-continuum of senior housing
and services) and associated site improvements in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
On May 11, 2021, bond counsel informed the City Council that Borrower would later
seek the City’s consent to designate the Bonds as Qualified Tax Exempt Obligations
under the Internal Revenue Code to the extent that the City had not issued Qualified Tax
Exempt Obligations in 2021. Qualified Tax Exempt Obligations, also known as bank-
qualified debt, carries lower interest costs, as this designation allows banks and other
financial institutions to avoid certain adverse tax consequences that would otherwise be
imposed on holders for carrying tax-exempt debt.
Discussion
The City has not designated nor does it anticipate designating any bonds issued or debt
incurred in 2022 as Qualified Tax Exempt Obligations. The City may designate
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$3,950,000 of the $13,950,000 Bond Issue as Qualified Tax Exempt Obligations without
impeding or impairing any bond or other debt financing arrangement of the City. If not
designated for this purpose, the City’s 2022 tax exempt/bank qualified debt authority will
be unused and will expire at the end of the calendar year.
Conclusion
City Administration recommends the City designate $3,950,000 of the Tabitha Grand
Island Project Bonds as the City’s 2022 “qualified tax-exempt obligations” under Section
265(b)(3)(B)(i)(III) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
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
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Conversion Resolution S-1
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R S E L U T I O N 2022-274
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA
A RESOLUTION DELEGATING AND DESIGNATING THE ISSUER’S
REVENUE BONDS (TABITHA GRAND ISLAND PROJECT), SERIES
2021B, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$3,950,000 AS ITS QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS UNDER
SECTION 265 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND RELATED
MATTERS.
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “Issuer”) is a city and political
subdivision of the State of Nebraska (the “State”); and
WHEREAS, Tabitha Grand Island, Inc., a nonprofit corporation duly organized and
validly existing under the laws of the State (the “Borrower”), requested the Issuer to, and the
Issuer issued, its Revenue Bonds (Tabitha Grand Island Project), in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $13,950,000, (the “Bonds”) pursuant to Sections 13-1101 to 13-1110,
inclusive, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended, and a Resolution of the Issuer
adopted May 11, 2021 (the “Authorizing Resolution”), the proceeds of which, when advanced,
will be loaned to the Borrower pursuant to a Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) among
the Issuer, Pinnacle Bank, as lender, (the “Lender”) and the Borrower, for the purpose of
financing or reimbursing a portion of the costs of constructing and equipping a new senior living
campus (expected to consist of 157 units providing a 200,000 square foot, full-continuum of
senior housing and services) and associated site improvements in the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the Bonds were issued as taxable bonds and may be converted to tax-
exempt, bank-qualified bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Loan Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on November 23, 2021, the City designated $10,000,000 of the Bonds as its
tax-exempt, bank qualified obligations, which were designated as its Series 2021A Bonds, and
the City contemporaneously delivered a replacement certificate representing the balance of the
Bonds as its $3,950,000 Series 2021B Bonds (the “2021 Bonds”) and as of September 1, 2022,
no amount has been drawn on the 2021 Bonds; and
WHEREAS, certain conversion documents will be prepared or updated in connection
with the conversion of the 2021 Bonds from Taxable Bonds to Tax-Exempt Bonds (as such
terms are defined in the Loan Agreement).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Bank Qualification. The Issuer hereby designates $3,950,000 of the Bonds
constituting the 2021 Bonds as its qualified tax-exempt obligations” under Section
265(b)(3)(B)(i)(III) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The Issuer
further covenants and warrants that it does not reasonably anticipate issuance of tax-exempt
obligations by it during calendar year 2022 in an amount in excess of $10,000,000, including the
2021 Bonds and all other bonds issued by the Issuer, but excluding current refunding issues as
provided in Section 265(b)(3) of the Code.
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Section 2. Approval of Conversion Documents. The preparation of the proposed
conversion documents is, in all respects, hereby approved, authorized, ratified, and confirmed,
and the Mayor, City Administrator, City Clerk, or Finance Director of the Issuer (each, an
“Authorized Officer”) are each separately and individually hereby authorized and directed to
finalize, execute, acknowledge, and deliver the such documents, including counterparts thereof,
in the name and on behalf of the Issuer. From and after the execution and delivery of the
conversion documents by the Issuer, the officers, agents and employees of the Issuer are hereby
authorized, empowered and directed to do all such acts and things and to execute all such
documents, certificates, and instruments as may be necessary to carry out and comply with the
provisions of the conversion documents, including but not limited to any documentation related
to the conversion of the tax status of interest on Bonds from taxable to tax-exempt. To avoid
confusion, the Bonds converted pursuant to this Resolution shall be designated as the Series
2022A series of the Bonds upon conversion.
Section 3. Prior Resolutions. To the extent that the provisions of this Resolution
conflict with provisions of prior resolutions, or parts thereof, the provisions of this Resolution
shall control, to the extent of such conflicts.
Section 4. Captions. The captions or headings in this Resolution are for convenience
only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of any provisions or sections of
this Resolution.
Section 5. Validity of Bonds. Each Bond shall contain a recital that such Bond is issued
pursuant to and under the Act, and such recital shall be conclusive evidence of its validity and of
the regularity of its issuance.
Section 6. Electronic Transactions. The transactions described herein may be
conducted and this Resolution and related documents may be sent, received and stored by
electronic means. All closing documents, certificates, and related instruments may be executed
by electronic transmission. Copies, telecopies, facsimiles, electronic files and other reproductions
of original executed documents (or documents executed by electronic transmission) shall be
deemed to be authentic and valid counterparts of such documents for all purposes, including the
filing of any claim, action or suit in the appropriate court of law.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately
upon its passage and approval by the Mayor and City Council of the Issuer.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________-
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-18
#2022-275 - Approving Purchase of Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus
Staff Contact: Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief
Meeting:September 27, 2022
Subject:Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Presenter(s):Tim Hiemer, Division Chief
Background
The Grand Island Fire Department (GIFD) is one of 10 State of Nebraska MOU
hazardous material teams. As a State MOU hazardous material team, the Grand Island
Fire Department receives grant funds from the Nebraska Emergency Management
Agency (NEMA) to purchase and maintain equipment that is necessary to respond
emergencies throughout the state. The current Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) are over 15 years old and no longer serviceable.
Discussion
The GIFD recently ordered new MSA SCBAs for the fire apparatus. In order to maintain
consistency of equipment, the GIFD requests approval to purchase four (4) MSA SCBAs
from Sandry Fire Supply of DeWitt, IA for $31,832. Sandry Fire Supply is the sole dealer
of MSA SCBAs in Nebraska and as such has protected sales territory. The purchase will
be fully paid for through a grant provided by NEMA.
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
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of four MSA SCBAs from Sandry Fire Supply in the
amount of $31,832.
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September 16, 2022
Grand Island Fire Department
Fire Administration/City Hall
100 E. First Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you, Grand Island Fire Department for your interest in the MSA product line.
This letter confirms that Sandry Fire Supply is the sole authorized distributor of MSA
SCBA and SCBA accessories for the Municipal Fire Service Market for the State of
Nebraska. In addition, Sandry Fire Supply is the only CARE certified MSA SCBA
Repair Center for the Municipal Fire Service Market for the State of Nebraska.
By way of background, in the fire service / first responder markets, MSA imposes
specific requirements upon our distributors, which can result in a small number of
distributors authorized to call upon a particular region. We impose these
requirements because the equipment we manufacture and sell requires the
involvement of partners with special knowledge, training and experience. Accordingly
MSA’s distributors are obligated to acquire and maintain extensive knowledge,
training, and experience necessary to properly educate, assist and service our end
user customers before, during and after the sale. MSA’s fire service / first responder
distributor qualification requirements are likewise intended to ensure the highest
possible end user customer experience.
If you desire additional information about MSA, its product lines, or channel partners,
please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your interest in our products.
Sincerely,
Scott McGuire
North American Sales Channels Specialist
Phone: 724-742-8028
Email: scott.mcguire@MSAsafety.com
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Sub Total 31,832.00
Total $31,832.00
Estimate Date :08/31/22
Expiry Date :09/27/22
Reference# :Special pricing- Hazmat
packs
Sales person :Chris Rich
Sandry Fire Supply LLC
618 6th Street
DeWitt, Iowa 52742
U.S.A
5636592357
Quote
# EST-013919
Bill To
Grand Island, NE Fire/Ambulance
409 E. Fonner Park Rd.
Grand Island, NE 68801
#Item & Description Qty Rate Amount
1 msaA89
Sandry Fire Summer Promo: Includes (1) Harness Assembly (ATO), (2)
Cylinders(of choice) and (Listed below at zero dollars)
1.00
Each
30,876.00 30,876.00
2 G1FS422MA2C0LHR
MSA G1 SCBA -4500 psig, thr remote, chest strap, Metal band, Adj
swivel, solid lft sh, continuous, speaker left ch, NO PASS rt sh,
rechargeable battery
4.00
Each
0.00 0.00
3 msa10156426-SP(A89)
CYL. ASSY, G1, RC, 4500 PSIG, 60MIN,PKG
8.00
EA
0.00 0.00
4 msa10148741-SP
Battery Pack, G1, Rechargeable
2.00
Ea
428.00 856.00
5 evEP213-GL-Black
EVAC Mask bag- Black
4.00
Each
25.00 100.00
Notes
Looking forward to earning your business.
Terms & Conditions
Shipping and Handling are not included in the above pricingYet to be ApprovedGrand Island Council Session - 9/27/2022 Page 169 / 233
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-275
WHEREAS, as one of ten Nebraska MOU hazardous material teams, the Grand
Island Fire Department has grant funds available from Nebraska Emergency Management
Agency to purchase four (4) self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Fire Department recently ordered MSA SCBAs for
use on all fire apparatus; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain consistency among equipment, MSA was the
chosen manufacturer for the SCBAs used by the hazardous material team; and
WHEREAS, Sandry was identified as the sole source of MSA SCBAs in
Nebraska and as such has protected sales territory; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Fire Department seeks approval to purchase four
(4) SCBAs manufactured by MSA and distributed by Sandry Fire Supply of DeWitt, Iowa for a
purchase price of $31,832.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that a purchase order and subsequent
payment is authorized for four (4) MSA SCBAs distributed by Sandry Fire Supply of De Witt,
Iowa for a purchase price of $31,832 is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item G-19
#2022-276 - Approving Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with the Hall County Airport Authority
Staff Contact: Jerry Janulewicz
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator
Meeting:September 27, 2022
Subject:Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Hall
County Airport Authority
Presenter(s): Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator
Background
The Hall County Airport Authority is required to provide certified sworn law
enforcement officers at the TSA passenger security area in the airport terminal building.
Beginning in 2016, Grand Island provided police officers for the screening area through a
series of interlocal agreements by and between the Airport Authority and the City of
Grand Island. The current interlocal agreement will terminate December 31, 2022. Under
the current interlocal agreement, the Authority pays the City at the rate of $35.00 per
officer hour for officers assigned to airport security. The officers are provided by the City
on an as needed basis corresponding with passenger airplane departure schedules. The
Authority is requesting that the City agree to extend the duration of the current Interlocal
Agreement through December 31, 2024 at an increased rate of $38.50 per hour per officer
as more particularly set forth in the Amendment.
Discussion
The proposed Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement would extend the
existing Agreement for an additional two years and will increase to $38.50 the hourly rate
of compensation effective October 1, 2022. The current agreement provides for a $35.00
hourly rate for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022. It is anticipated
that part-time officers will be utilized to provide the contracted law enforcement service.
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 move to approve the Amendment to
the Interlocal Agreement with the Hall County Airport Authority.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-276
WHEREAS, The Hall County Airport Authority (“Authority”) is required by
federal regulations and as conditions to its federal grant agreements to provide on-site uniformed,
sworn and certified police officers support to the Transportation Security Administration
(“TSA”) passenger screening checkpoints during checkpoint operating hours, and
WHEREAS, the Authority is requesting that the City of Grand Island continue to
provide such law enforcement officers at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport during such
TSA required screening operating hours, and
WHEREAS, as provided in the proposed Amendment to the Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement by and between the Authority and the City of Grand Island,
commencing October 1, 2022, the Authority will reimburse the City at the new rate of $38.50 per
hour for the provision of law enforcement services as provided by the parties’ Interlocal
Agreement as Amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement with the Authority be approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute the Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the Hall County Airport
Authority and the City of Grand Island, Nebraska for the period ending December 31, 2024,
unless earlier terminated by Authority or City.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27, 2022.
____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item I-1
#2022-277 - Consideration of Approving Labor Agreement
between the City of Grand Island and the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1597 Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Staff Contact: Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Meeting:September 27, 2022
Subject:Approval of Labor Agreement between the City of Grand
Island and the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, Local 1597 Wastewater Treatment Plant
Presenter(s):Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Background
Fourteen job classifications in the Public Works Department are included in the
conditions outlined in the labor agreement between the City of Grand Island (City) and
the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 1597 Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The current labor agreement expires as of midnight September 30,
2022. The City and the IBEW met to negotiate the terms of a new agreement. The
negotiations were handled in good faith with both parties focused on a fair contract.
Discussion
The proposed labor agreement will begin October 1, 2022 and run through September 30,
2025. A salary array was mutually conducted as part of the negotiations process. The
changes that are proposed were primarily based on comparability studies from the salary
array. A summary of changes are listed below and follow the order of the contract:
1.The contract will add the Administrative Assistant, FOG Program Manager and
Senior Equipment Operator classifications.
2.Hours worked will include holidays and vacation when calculating overtime.
3.Standard daylight savings time language has been added.
4.Holiday pay will match the length of the assigned shift. Shifts at the treatment
plant include 8, 9, 10 and 12 hour shifts.
5.Personal leave days will match the length of the assigned shift.
6.The five day rule is removed from the vacation article.
7.Vacation carry-over is increased from 40 hours to 80 hours.
8.Medical leave usage will match the length of the assigned shift.
9.Bereavement leave langue is updated to match standard language in other
contracts.
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10.Pay plan language is updated to reflect a step increase when completing the
introductory period.
11.Shift differential has been updated to remove shift differential on second shift and
increase the night shift to $1.00 per hour.
12.Working out of class pay will be effective after 3 days.
13.Language regarding uniforms and PPE was clarified and addresses pro-rated
reimbursement for an employee who separates.
14.Standard language added regarding union business time.
15.Longevity pay increased to reflect comparability and other union contracts.
16.Wages increased to adjust to market survey. Cost of living increases were agreed
to at 5% for year one, 4% for years two and three.
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 labor agreement between
the City of Grand Island and the IBEW, Local 1597 Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the labor agreement between the City of Grand Island and the IBEW,
Local 1597 Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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and
UNION LOCAL NO. 1597, I.B.E.W., AFL-CIO
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
October 1, 201822 through September 30, 202225
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Purpose and Intent of the Parties .........................................................................................1
Article I – Recognition
A. .......................................................................................................................Bargai
ning Unit ..................................................................................................................1
Article II – Hours of Work
A. .......................................................................................................................Schedu
les of Work ...............................................................................................................1
B. .......................................................................................................................Chang
es in Work Schedule ................................................................................................2
C. .......................................................................................................................Lunch
Periods......................................................................................................................2
D. .......................................................................................................................Rest
Periods......................................................................................................................3
E. ........................................................................................................................Overti
me and Compensatory Time ....................................................................................3
F. ........................................................................................................................Stand-
by Duty.....................................................................................................................4
G. .......................................................................................................................Call-
back Pay ...................................................................................................................4
...........................................................................................................................Daylig
ht Savings Time .......................................................................................................4
Article III – Holidays and Holiday Pay
A. .......................................................................................................................Holida
ys ..............................................................................................................................5
B. .......................................................................................................................Weeke
nd Holidays ..............................................................................................................5
C. .......................................................................................................................Eligibil
ity for Holiday Pay ...................................................................................................6
D. .......................................................................................................................Person
al Day Holiday on Regularly Scheduled Work Day ................................................6
...........................................................................................................................Person
al Day .......................................................................................................................6
Article IV – Vacations
A. .......................................................................................................................Eligibil
ity .............................................................................................................................6
B. .......................................................................................................................Amoun
t Authorized .............................................................................................................6
C. .......................................................................................................................Vacati
on Schedule ..............................................................................................................7
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D. .......................................................................................................................Seniori
ty for Vacation and Personal Holiday Planning .......................................................7
E. ........................................................................................................................Vacati
on Time Carry-Over .................................................................................................8
F. ........................................................................................................................Vacati
on Credit on Termination and Retirement ...............................................................8
Article V – Medical Leave, Bereavement Leave and FMLA Leave
A. .......................................................................................................................Amoun
t Authorized .............................................................................................................8
B. .......................................................................................................................Use of
Medical Leave ..........................................................................................................9
C. .......................................................................................................................Proof
of Illness .................................................................................................................10
D. .......................................................................................................................Fraudu
lent Use of Medical Leave .....................................................................................10
E. ........................................................................................................................Compe
nsation for Unused Medical Leave ........................................................................10
F. ........................................................................................................................Notific
ation of Illness ........................................................................................................10
G. .......................................................................................................................Family
and Medical Leave Act Policy ...............................................................................10
H. .......................................................................................................................Use of
Bereavement Leave ................................................................................................11
Article VI – Military Leave .............................................................................................11
Article VII – Court Leave
A. .......................................................................................................................When
Authorized..............................................................................................................11
B. .......................................................................................................................Proced
ure ..........................................................................................................................12
C. .......................................................................................................................Fees
................................................................................................................................12
Article VIII – Leave Without Pay
A. .......................................................................................................................Proced
ure ..........................................................................................................................12
B. .......................................................................................................................Limitat
ions .........................................................................................................................12
Article IX –Workers Compensation
A. .......................................................................................................................Policy
................................................................................................................................13
B. .......................................................................................................................Subrog
ation........................................................................................................................13
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C. .......................................................................................................................Light
Duty Policy ............................................................................................................13
Article X – General Provisions Concerning Leave
A. .......................................................................................................................Absenc
e without Approval ................................................................................................14
B. .......................................................................................................................Leave
Form .......................................................................................................................14
C. .......................................................................................................................Compe
nsation Limit during Leave ....................................................................................14
Article XI – Retirement Plan ..........................................................................................14
A. .......................................................................................................................Retire
ment Plan ...............................................................................................................14
B. .......................................................................................................................Amend
ments ......................................................................................................................14
Article XII – Seniority .....................................................................................................15
Article XIII – Rates of Pay for Work Performed
A. .......................................................................................................................Pay
Plan ........................................................................................................................16
B. .......................................................................................................................Survey
................................................................................................................................16
C. .......................................................................................................................2018 –
2019 Fiscal Year ....................................................................................................17
D. .......................................................................................................................2019 –
2020 Fiscal Year ....................................................................................................17
E. ........................................................................................................................2020 –
2021 Fiscal Year ....................................................................................................17
F. ........................................................................................................................2021 –
2022 Fiscal Year ....................................................................................................17
G. .......................................................................................................................Longe
vity .........................................................................................................................17
H. .......................................................................................................................Shift
Differential .............................................................................................................17
I. .........................................................................................................................Worki
ng Out of Class.......................................................................................................18
Article XIV – Employee Relations
A. .......................................................................................................................Genera
l ..............................................................................................................................18
B. .......................................................................................................................Memb
ership in Union .......................................................................................................18
C. .......................................................................................................................Grieva
nce Procedures .......................................................................................................18
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Article XV – Other Benefits
A. .......................................................................................................................Medica
l Insurance ..............................................................................................................20
B. .......................................................................................................................Cafeter
ia Plan.....................................................................................................................20
C. .......................................................................................................................Life
Insurance ................................................................................................................20
D. .......................................................................................................................Union
Bulletin Board ........................................................................................................21
E. ........................................................................................................................Health
Insurance Committee .............................................................................................21
F. ........................................................................................................................Unifor
ms and Protective Clothing ....................................................................................21
G. .......................................................................................................................Travel
Time Reimbursement .............................................................................................22
H. .......................................................................................................................Biling
ual Pay ....................................................................................................................22
I. .........................................................................................................................Volunt
ary Employee Benefits Association (VEBA) ........................................................22
Article XVI – Management Rights .................................................................................22
Article XVII – General Provisions .................................................................................24
Article XVIII – Strikes and Lockouts ............................................................................26
Article XIX –Duration of Contract ................................................................................26
Article XX – Severability .................................................................................................26
Article XXI – Scope of Agreement
A. .......................................................................................................................Compl
ete Agreement ........................................................................................................26
B. .......................................................................................................................Interpr
etation .....................................................................................................................27
C. .......................................................................................................................Negoti
ations ......................................................................................................................27
Article XXII – C.I. R. Waiver .........................................................................................27
Exhibit A – 2018 – 2019 Salary Tables .............................................................................29
Exhibit B – 2019 - 2020 Salary Tables ..............................................................................31
Exhibit C – 2020 - 2021 Salary Tables ..............................................................................33
Exhibit D – 2021 - 2022 Salary Tables ..............................................................................35
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Table of Contents
PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE PARTIES ................................................................................................... 1
ARTICLE I - RECOGNITION ............................................................................................................................ 1
A. BARGAINING UNIT ....................................................................................................................................... 1
ARTICLE II - HOURS OF WORK ..................................................................................................................... 2
A. SCHEDULES OF WORK ................................................................................................................................ 2
B. CHANGES IN WORK SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................ 2
C. LUNCH PERIODS .......................................................................................................................................... 3
D. REST PERIODS .............................................................................................................................................. 3
E. OVERTIME AND COMPENSATORY TIME ................................................................................................... 3
F. STAND-BY DUTY ........................................................................................................................................... 4
G. CALL-BACK PAY ............................................................................................................................................ 5
H. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ........................................................................................................................... 5
ARTICLE III - HOLIDAYS AND HOLIDAY PAY ........................................................................................... 5
A. HOLIDAYS ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
B. WEEKEND HOLIDAYS .................................................................................................................................. 6
C. ELIGIBILITY FOR HOLIDAY PAY ................................................................................................................ 6
D. HOLIDAY ON REGULARLY SCHEDULED WORK DAY.............................................................................. 6
E. PERSONAL DAY ............................................................................................................................................. 7
ARTICLE IV - VACATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 7
A. ELIGIBILITY ................................................................................................................................................... 7
B. AMOUNT AUTHORIZED ............................................................................................................................... 8
C. VACATION SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................................ 8
D. SENIORITY FOR VACATION PLANNING .................................................................................................... 8
E. VACATION TIME CARRY-OVER ................................................................................................................... 9
F. VACATION CREDIT ON TERMINATION AND RETIREMENT .................................................................... 9
ARTICLE V - MEDICAL LEAVE, BEREAVEMENT LEAVE, AND FMLA LEAVE .................................. 10
A. AMOUNT AUTHORIZED ............................................................................................................................. 10
B. USE OF MEDICAL LEAVE .......................................................................................................................... 10
C. PROOF OF ILLNESS .................................................................................................................................... 11
D. FRAUDULENT USE OF MEDICAL LEAVE ................................................................................................ 11
E. COMPENSATION FOR UNUSED MEDICAL LEAVE ................................................................................ 11
F. NOTIFICATION OF ILLNESS ...................................................................................................................... 12
G. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT POLICY .......................................................................................... 12
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H. USE OF BEREAVEMENT LEAVE ................................................................................................................ 12
ARTICLE VI - MILITARY LEAVE ................................................................................................................. 13
ARTICLE VII - COURT LEAVE...................................................................................................................... 13
A. WHEN AUTHORIZED .................................................................................................................................. 13
B. PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................... 13
C. FEES ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
ARTICLE VIII - LEAVE WITHOUT PAY ...................................................................................................... 13
ARTICLE IX – WORKERS COMPENSATION .............................................................................................. 14
A. POLICY ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
B. SUBROGATION ............................................................................................................................................ 15
C. LIGHT DUTY POLICY ................................................................................................................................. 15
ARTICLE X - GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING LEAVE ................................................................ 15
A. ABSENCE WITHOUT APPROVAL .............................................................................................................. 15
B. LEAVE FORM ............................................................................................................................................... 15
C. COMPENSATION LIMIT DURING LEAVE ................................................................................................. 16
ARTICLE XI - RETIREMENT PLAN .............................................................................................................. 16
A. RETIREMENT PLAN .................................................................................................................................... 16
B. AMENDMENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 16
ARTICLE XII – SENIORITY ........................................................................................................................... 16
A. SENIORITY ................................................................................................................................................... 16
ARTICLE XIII - RATES OF PAY FOR WORK PERFORMED..................................................................... 17
A. PAY PLAN ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
B. SURVEY ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
C. 2022 – 2023 FISCAL YEAR .......................................................................................................................... 18
D. 2023 – 2024 FISCAL YEAR .......................................................................................................................... 19
E. 2024 – 2025 FISCAL YEAR .......................................................................................................................... 19
F. LONGEVITY ................................................................................................................................................. 19
G. SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL ................................................................................................................................ 19
H. WORKING OUT OF CLASS ......................................................................................................................... 20
ARTICLE XIV - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ................................................................................................... 20
A. GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
B. MEMBERSHIP IN UNION ........................................................................................................................... 20
C. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................... 20
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A. MEDICAL INSURANCE ............................................................................................................................... 22
B. CAFETERIA PLAN ....................................................................................................................................... 22
C. LIFE INSURANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 23
D. UNION BULLETIN BOARD ......................................................................................................................... 23
E. HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE .......................................................................................................... 23
F. UNIFORMS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ............................................................................................. 23
G. TRAVEL TIME REIMBURSEMENT ............................................................................................................. 24
H. BILINGUAL PAY .......................................................................................................................................... 24
I. VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ASSOCIATION (VEBA) ................................................................. 25
ARTICLE XVI - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS .................................................................................................... 25
ARTICLE XVII - GENERAL PROVISIONS ................................................................................................... 27
ARTICLE XVIII - STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS ............................................................................................. 28
ARTICLE XIX - DURATION OF CONTRACT .............................................................................................. 29
ARTICLE XX- SEVERABILITY ...................................................................................................................... 29
ARTICLE XXI - SCOPE OF AGREEMENT ................................................................................................... 29
ARTICLE XXII - C.I.R. WAIVER .................................................................................................................... 30
EXHIBIT A ........................................................................................................................................................ 31
EXHIBIT B ......................................................................................................................................................... 34
EXHIBIT C ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, dated this _________day of September, 201822, is
between the City of Grand Island (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1597 (hereinafter referred to as
the "Union"). The provisions of this agreement shall be effective October 1, 201822
through and including September 30, 202225.
PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE PARTIES
The purpose of the City and the Union entering 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
non-supervisory employees in the following positions employed at the Wastewater
Treatment Plant. Only employees with regular status in the classifications listed below
are eligible for representation by the Union:
Accounting Technician
Administrative Assistant
Biosolids Technician
Equipment Operator
FOG Program Manager
Lead Maintenance Worker
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Lead Wastewater Plant Operator
Maintenance Worker
Maintenance Mechanic I
Senior Equipment Operator
Stormwater Program Manager
Wastewater Plant Operator I/II
Wastewater Laboratory Technician
Additional job classifications may be added to the bargaining unit by mutual written
agreement of the parties.
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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. Work schedules shall be arranged, to the extent possible, with five
consecutive work days followed by two consecutive days off. The City will post, in
designated areas, the initial work schedules after the ratification of this contract.The work
days shall be arranged successively to provide a forty (40) hour work week for each
employee. Hours worked shall include actual hours worked and shall include paid
holidays and vacation when calculating overtime.
Work schedules for employees scheduled to work twelve (12) hour shifts may be
arranged to the greatest extent possible as:
1. Two (2) consecutive work days followed by;
2. Two (2) consecutive days off followed by;
3. Three (3) consecutive work days followed by;
4. Two (2) consecutive days off followed by;
5. Two (2) consecutive work days followed by;
6. Three (3) consecutive days off.
In the alternative and at the discretion of the City, twelve (12) hour shifts may
also be arranged as:
1. Four (4) consecutive work days followed by;
2. Three (3) consecutive days off followed by;
3. Three (3) consecutive workdays followed by;
4. Four (4) consecutive days.
Work schedules for employees scheduled to work ten (10) hour shifts shall be
arranged to the greatest extent possible as:
1. Four (4) consecutive work days followed by;
2. Three (3) consecutive days off.
B. CHANGES IN WORK SCHEDULE
All changes in work schedules, except in cases of emergency, shall be posted for
all to see at least 72 hours before the change is effective in the same designated areas as
the initial schedules referred to in Paragraph A.
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C. LUNCH PERIODS
A meal allowance for actual cost, or up to Twelve Dollars ($12.00) per meal, shall
be granted for all employees 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. Nothing in this section
shall prohibit the City from exceeding the amount of this allocation or consecutive hour
requirement in providing an allowance for emergency situations.
D. REST PERIODS
Employees shall be granted 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 during
emergencies or other similar situations it is not feasible to grant any such rest periods,
employees shall not receive pay or additional time in lieu thereof. 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.
E. OVERTIME AND COMPENSATORY TIME
1. All officially authorized work performed in excess of forty (40) hours a week,
shall be compensated for at the rate of one and one-half (1½) times the excess
hours worked. The compensation shall be in either compensatory time or cash
payment, at the option of the employee.
EMPLOYEES WORKING TWELVE (12) OR TEN (10) HOUR SHIFTS:
All officially authorized work performed in excess of eighty(80) hours during
a two week pay period shall be compensated for at the rate of one and one-
half (1½) times the excess hours worked. The compensation shall be in either
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 is intended to be construed only as a basis for overtime and 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.
4. For purposes of calculating eligibility for overtime, “hours worked” shall
include actual hours worked and shall include paid holidays and vacation
when calculating overtime. Any payment for time not actually worked (leave
time) shall not count towards the calculation of overtime.
5. An employee shall have the option of accruing compensatory leave time at a
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rate of one and one-half (1 ½) times the actual hours worked in lieu of the
payment of overtime. Employees may accrue a maximum of 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 remaining at the end of this period shall be paid in cash. However, 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 unreasonably denied.
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.
7. Overtime shall be distributed as equally as possible based on the work needed
and job skills and qualifications of employees.
F. STAND-BY DUTY
1. The City may assign employees to stand-by duty for handling trouble calls on
other than the normal workday.
a. The stand-by duty work week will be determined by the City. The initial
schedule will be posted after ratification of this contract and all changes in
stand-by schedules, except in cases of emergency, shall be posted in
designated areas at least 72 hours before the change is effective.
b. The employee assigned to this duty shall call upon the assigned supervisor
for additional employees when such employee needs help.
2. The compensation for stand-by duty will be eight (8) hours per week of stand-
by duty at the employee’s basic rate of pay as shown on the payroll on the
Sunday during his or her stand-by duty week. Failure to be available or to
make arrangements with another qualified duty employee who will be
available by telephone shall make the employee ineligible for stand-by duty
compensation for the pay period involved. When another qualified duty
employee is utilized, stand-by compensation shall be divided between the two
employees based on the number of days each employee was on duty.
3. The employee assigned to this duty shall be available by communication
equipment provided by the City at all times under this arrangement.
4. A truck will be assigned to the employee on stand-by duty if such employee
lives within ten (10) miles of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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G. 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 the actual number of
hours worked, although the employee shall be compensated for no less than two hours at the
enhanced rate.
In the event an employee is called to duty during a holiday that he/she was not
scheduled to work, such employee shall be paid at the rate of two (2) times the employee’s
base hourly rate times the actual number of hours worked, although the employee shall be
compensated for no less than two (2) hours at the enhanced rate.
H. 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. They shall be granted with pay to all regular
status employees regularly scheduled to work on such days, provided, that an employee
may be required to work on a holiday if necessary to maintain essential services to the
public. Employees will be compensated at the rate of time and one half for working on
one of the holidays listed:
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
Labor Day First Monday in September
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Veterans’ Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Friday following Thanksgiving Fourth Friday in November
Christmas Day December 25
Holidays will run from midnight to midnight for the calendar day the holiday falls
on.
For employees working twelve (12) or ten (10) hour shifts, the compensation for
holidays which those employees did not work is eight (8) hours of regular pay.
For employees working twelve (12) or ten (10) hour shifts, the credit for computing
overtime pay for holidays which those employees did not work is eight (8) hours.
B. 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.
C. ELIGIBILITY FOR HOLIDAY PAY
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 and 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.
D. HOLIDAY ON REGULARLY SCHEDULED WORK DAY
If an employee works on a holiday, the employee shall be paid for the holiday and
any hours worked on the holiday shall be paid as overtime. All hours in which an employee
receives premium pay (such as holiday on) of at least one and one-half (1 ½) times the base
rate will not be included in the computation of overtime.
In the event an employee is called to duty during a holiday that were not scheduled
to work, such employee shall be paid at the rate of two (2) times the employee’s base hourly
rate times the actual number of hours worked, although the employee shall be compensated
for no less than two hours at the enhanced rate.
For employees working nine (9), ten (10) or twelve (12) hour shifts, the
compensation for holidays which those employees did not work is equal to the number of
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hours scheduled to work of regular pay.
For employees working nine (9), ten (10) or twelve (12) hour shifts, the credit for
computing overtime pay for holidays which those employees did work is equal to the
number of hours scheduled to work.
Holidays will run from midnight to midnight for the calendar day the holiday falls
on.
DE. PERSONAL DAY
Personal Leave Days will be given to employees each year. The City will provide
two annual personal leave days that will be granted on October 1st and must be used by
September 15th. Credit for each Personal Leave Day shall not exceed eight (8) hours
regardless of the time length of the scheduled shift for any particular day. 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.
For employees working nine (9), ten (10) or twelve (12) hour shifts, the
compensation for the use of a Personal Leave Day shall be equal to the number of hours
scheduled to work at regular pay. Personal Leave Days may be taken at any time and
must be taken in one whole day increments. The time selected by the employee must
have the prior approval of the employee’s supervisor.
ARTICLE IV - VACATIONS
A. A. ELIGIBILITY
All 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.
For purposes of this contract, “regular status” employees shall include those
employees normally scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week throughout the course
of the year and who have completed their introductory terms. It shall specifically exclude
employees who are temporary, seasonal, introductory, and/or working fewer than 30
hours per week.
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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.
2. Years 2 through 4 Eighty (80) Hours
3. Years 5 through 9 One Hundred Fifteen (115) Hours
4. Years 10 through 14 One Hundred Thirty-Six (136) Hours
5. Years 15 through 19 One Hundred Sixty (160) Hours
6. Years 20 through 24 One Hundred Seventy-Eight (178) Hours
7. Years 25 + Two Hundred (200) Hours
All vacation will accrue on a prorated basis using a twenty-six (26) 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
leave of absence without pay.
C. VACATION SCHEDULE
Vacation leave shall be taken at a time convenient to and approved by the
Department Director. 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. Seniority will be considered when
scheduling vacations within the department. Each employee shall take a vacation of at
least one week consisting of five consecutive vacation days each year when eligible and
sufficient vacation hours have been accrued.
Employees working twelve (12) hour shifts shall take a vacation of at least thirty-
six (36) hours consisting of three (3) consecutive vacation days each year when eligible
and sufficient vacation hours have accrued.
Employees working ten (10) hour shifts shall take a vacation of at least forty (40)
hours consisting of four (4) consecutive vacation days each year when eligible and
sufficient vacation hours have accrued.
D. SENIORITY FOR VACATION PLANNING
The Department Director shall grant leave on the basis of the work requirements
of the City after conferring with employees and recognizing their wishes where possible.
If the nature of the work makes it necessary to limit the number of employees on vacation
at the same time, the employee with the greatest seniority with the City shall be given his
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or her choice of vacation time. The seniority system shall not preclude the taking of
vacation at the same time by employees whose work requirements are not inter-
dependent. Employees will indicate their preference for vacation time on a primary
vacation schedule according to seniority. An employee may make one choice of a
minimum of five consecutive work days and a maximum of as many consecutive work
days as the employee has accrued vacation time. Only one block of consecutive work
days will be scheduled per employee on the primary vacation schedule. After completion
of the primary vacation schedule, a secondary vacation schedule will be made available.
An employee may make as many selections as the employee has remaining accrued
vacation time in order of seniority. The City will establish the beginning and ending dates
for scheduling vacations on the primary and secondary vacation schedules and reserves
the right to change the vacation scheduling process if it proves unworkable.
Employees working twelve (12) hour shifts shall make one (1) choice of a minimum
of thirty-six (36) hours over three (3) consecutive days and a maximum of as many
hours over consecutive work days as the employee has accrued vacation time.
Employees working ten (10) hour shifts may shall one (1) choice of a minimum of
forty (40) hours over four (4) consecutive days and a maximum of as many hours
over consecutive work days as the employee has accrued vacation time.
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 forty eighty (4080) hours.
2. An employee who has carry-over vacation time may utilize the carry-over
and the current vacation time authorized during a single calendar year.
3. An employee who fails to use his or her vacation time through the
employee’s own decision loses all but the maximum carry-over hours mentioned
above.
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.
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ARTICLE V
MEDICAL LEAVE, BEREAVEMENT LEAVE, AND FMLA
LEAVE
ARTICLE V - MEDICAL LEAVE, BEREAVEMENT LEAVE, AND FMLA
LEAVE
A. AMOUNT AUTHORIZED
1. Medical Leave. Medical leave shall be credited to all full-time employees
as follows:
a. Eight (8) hours for each full calendar month of service.
b. 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 a member of the
employee’s immediate family.
For purposes of medical leave, an immediate family member shall mean a
child, spouse, parent, in-laws of the same relation, and other dependents
for whom the employee is legally responsible. An employee may use up to
eighty (80) hours of medical leave per year to care for immediate family
members. 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.
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.
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7. Leave without pay may be granted for sickness extending beyond the
earned credits.
8. After six 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, not to
exceed eight the scheduled hours in a day; provided, that medical leave
shall be debited in no less than one-tenth (1/10) hour units.
For employees working twelve (12) or ten (10) hour shifts, 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 (1)
hour units.
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 supervisor 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
An employee may accumulate medical leave to a maximum of 1,339 hours.
1. All employees shall be paid thirty-six percent (36%) 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. The payout for medical leave
shall go to the employee’s VEBA account.
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2. All employees shall be paid thirty-six percent (36%) 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 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. Immediately 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.
H. H. USE OF BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Bereavement leave shall be granted to eligible employees for up to two (2) days
per calendar year equal to the number of hours scheduled to work for non-immediate
family members. Non-immediate family member shall mean aunts, great-aunts, uncles,
great-uncles, nieces and nephewsnieces, 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 equal to the
number of hours scheduled to work of paid bereavement leave per occurrence for the
death of an immediate family or household member which includes parents, spouses,
children, siblings, grandparents, great-grandparents, grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and in-laws of the same relation, regardless of when it occurs. The City may request
verification of the need for the bereavement leave. In addition to the use of bereavement
leave as set forth hereafter, medical leave may be granted at the discretion of the
Department Director 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.
For employees working twelve (12) or ten (10) hour shifts, bereavement leave
shall be granted to eligible employees for up to sixteen (16) hours per calendar year for
non-immediate family members. Non-immediate family member shall mean, aunts,
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
twenty four (24) hours of paid bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family
member which includes parents, spouses, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren,
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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 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 training 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, a signed statement from the clerk of the court, or other
evidence, showing the actual time in attendance at the court.
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.
ARTICLE VIII - LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
A. The provisions relative to leave without pay shall be as follows:
1. Leave without pay may be granted to an employee for any good cause
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when it is in the interest of the City to do so. A Department Director may
grant an employee leave without pay for 30 days time. The mayor may
extend such leave for a period not to exceed six months. 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. 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. A leave without pay shall not constitute a break in service, but time off
will not be credited toward retirement or the accrual of other benefits.
4. Leave without pay 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.
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
ARTICLE IX
WORKERS COMPENSATION
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A. POLICY
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 Worker’s Compensation law.
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 150 days, for employees that are injured due to a work related situation.
Employees will follow the City’s Light Duty Policy. 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. All
employees in the City of Grand Island are covered by this policy and therefore are on
notice from this date forward, that light duty work shall commence immediately from the
date of appropriate medical release.
ARTICLE X - GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING 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.
B. LEAVE FORM
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 the taking
of the leave. In the case of unforeseeable medical leave or other emergency situation, the
request shall be completed and submitted for approval immediately upon the employee's
return to duty. Unless a request approved by the supervisor substantiates an absence, an
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employee shall not be paid for any absence from scheduled work hours.
C. COMPENSATION LIMIT DURING LEAVE
While on leave of any nature, the total compensation paid to an employee
including salary, wages, workers compensation benefits and leave pay collected from any
other party shall not exceed the employee’s net take-home pay at the time of the
commencement of the leave plus any allowed and approved cost of living increase which
commences during the period of leave.
ARTICLE XI - RETIREMENT PLAN
A. RETIREMENT PLAN
The City agrees that the employees covered under this agreement will participate
in the City’s mandatory retirement defined contribution plan. Employees shall contribute
through deductions from pay seven and one-half (7.5) percent of gross earnings and shall
be matched seven and one-half (7.5) percent by the City. Employee eligibility is effective
on date of employment. A five (5) year vesting schedule applies to City’s contributions.
B. AMENDMENTS
The City reserves the right to change the retirement plan in accordance with
mandatory existing and future statutes or federal legislation or regulations.
ARTICLE XII -– SENIORITY
A. SENIORITY
1. Seniority is hereby defined as the employee’s length of continuous service in the
bargaining unit except as otherwise provided herein.
2. Continuous service as used in Section 1 hereof means an employee’s total
continuous length of service in the bargaining unit 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 initial introductory period of
employment with the City, his seniority shall be effective from the date on which
the employee was hired in the bargaining unit.
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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 in accordance with the date and time of filing
such application.
6. Whenever it is determined to be in the best interest of the City to reduce its
workforce, the Director, 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 recent or pending disciplinary actions;
The knowledge, skills and abilities of the employee;
The multiple job skills recently or currently being performed by
the employee.
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
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 2 years after layoff. If, within 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 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. PAY PLAN
1. Employees, prior to advancing in step or grade, shall be evaluated. Employees
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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 length in step plus satisfactory performance ratings in order
to receive an increase in pay, other than a salary table adjustment.
Step 1of Hire Entry Level;
Steps 2 - 8 Upon successful completion of one (1) year of service of the
anniversary of the employee’s hire date or the anniversary date of
the employee’s promotion or demotion.
Next Step Upon the successful completion of six months of service by a
new hire;
Next Step Upon successful completion of one year of service by a new
hire employee;
Remaining Steps Upon 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 months, unless otherwise
extended by the Department Director.
B. B. 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; Iowa City, Iowa, Jefferson
City, Missouri, Lawrence, Kansas, Sioux City, Iowa, St. Joseph, Missouri, Rapid City,
South Dakota and Manhattan, Kansas Ames, Iowa, Ankeny, Iowa, Bellevue, Nebraska,
Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jefferson City, Missouri, Lawrence, Kansas, Manhattan, Kansas,
Rapid City, South Dakota and Sioux City, Iowa. 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.
C. 201822 – 201923 FISCAL YEAR
See Exhibit “A”, attached hereto, effective the first full pay period on or after
October 1, 201822.
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D. 201923 – 202024 FISCAL YEAR
See Exhibit “B”, attached hereto, effective the first full pay period on or after
October 1, 201923.
E. 202024 – 202125 FISCAL YEAR
See Exhibit “C”, attached hereto, effective the first full pay period on or after
October 1, 202024.
F. 2021 – 2022 FISCAL YEAR
See Exhibit “D”, attached hereto, effective the first full pay period on or after
October 1, 2021.
G.F. LONGEVITY
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 a prorated basis
on each regular pay day. The following annual longevity pay rate schedule shall apply:
5 years $226250.00(Beginning6th Year)
10 years $443500.00(Beginning 11th Year)
15 years $624750.00(Beginning 16th Year)
20 years $ 7961,000.00(Beginning 21st Year)
25 years $ 9941,500.00(Beginning 26st Year)
40 years $1,174.00 (Beginning 41st Year)
H.G. SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Employees 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 the night shift will receive an additional thirty-five cents one dollar ($0.351.00)
per hour for wages attributable to those shifts. Other employees who are called back to
work or who are on standby duty are not entitled to shift differential. No other classes
will receive a stipend.
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 evening shift
will be that period designated by the City.
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I.H. 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 (6th) 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 if no out of class assignment had been made.
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 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.
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 grounds of race,
religion, national origin, color, age, or sex.
4. The City agrees to allow the Union access to new hires within the
Wastewater Treatment Plant bargaining unit for up to thirty (30) minutes
during orientation.
C. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
An alleged grievance arising from an employee shall be handled either by
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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.
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:
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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 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 XV - 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
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.
B. CAFETERIA PLAN
The City agrees to implement a pre-tax contribution plan for medical and
hospitalization insurance expenses.
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C. LIFE INSURANCE
The City will continue to provide a life insurance policy for the employee. Such
policy shall contain an option allowing the employee to purchase additional insurance.
The premium for the optional insurance shall be paid by the employee. The insurance
provided at City cost shall be in the amount of $50,000 per employee.
The employee will be required to pay the premium on the life insurance policy
during any leave of absence without pay for the first sixty days. Thereafter, such
employee will be dropped from the life insurance plan. The employee shall pay both the
City's premium and his or her optional insurance premium during this period.
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. HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE
The City agrees to establish and maintain an employee advisory committee to aid in
obtaining health and dental insurance.
F. F. UNIFORMS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
1. The City will pay for one (1) pair of safety glasses and frames for each
employee up to the amount allowed by the City’s procurement policy.
Employees must have eye examinations for prescription glasses at their
expense, or have had their eyes checked within the last six (6) months.
Employees will be allowed to choose the type of safety frames desired
(plastic, combination plastic/metal, or metal). The City will pay for side
shields for employees desiring them. The City will pay for replacement or
repair of safety glasses accidentally damaged during performance of
assigned duties; provided, the employee's supervisor is notified
immediately of the damage. The City will also pay for replacement of
safety glasses when the employee has an examination showing his or her
prescription has changed, said examination to be at the employee’s
expense. The employee will be responsible for repair of safety glasses
damaged during off-duty hours. Safety glasses lost by employees must be
replaced at the employee's expense.
2. Upon submission of proof of purchase, the City will reimburse employees
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for the purchase of safety steel toe boots or safety toe boots approved by
the City to be used on the job. The reimbursement shall not exceed One
Hundred-Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per year, per pair. Two (2) pairs of safety
boots are permitted each year.
The City will provide employees a winter coat/jacket and insulated bibs or
coveralls that meets high visibility safety standards, to be inspected
annually for replacement. In addition, employees will receive five (5)
short sleeve work shirts and five (5) long sleeve work shirts, to be
inspected annually for replacement. The shirts will also meet the high
visibility safety standards. The City may require clothing to meet high
visibility safety standards in specific applications.
3. Employees shall be permitted to participate in the uniform program
established by the City of Grand Island. The City will pay sixty percent
(60%) of the actual cost of providing and cleaning these uniforms. The
employee shall pay forty percent (40%) of said cost.
4. Any employee who receives reimbursement and leaves the City within six
(6) months of the reimbursement will be required to return said
reimbursement on a pro-rated basis.
G. G. 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.
H. H. 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 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.
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.
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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.
ARTICLE XVI - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
The following are the prerogative of management and are not subject to the
grievance 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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. It is understood and agreed that the City possesses the sole right to operate
the Public Works Department 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 may be imposed for matters arising under
this agreement or the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations,
pursuant to Chapter 3 of said rules and regulations.
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
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carry out the City's mission.
f. Introduce new or improved methods or facilities.
g. Change existing methods or facilities.
h. Lay off employees because of lack of work.
i. Contract out for goods or services.
4. 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.
5. Any and all matters not specifically mentioned in this agreement are
reserved to the City. 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 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. The Union and its membership agree
that it will not contact or deal with any of the members of City Council concerning
any aspects of negotiations, grievances, or any other relationship between the Union
and the City.
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 ARTICLE XVI above
(except No. 3.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.
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ARTICLE XVII - 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. One or two 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.
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. An employee upon promotion, who fails to satisfactorily perform the
duties of a classification into which he or she has been promoted during
the first thirty days after such promotion, shall have the right to opt back
into the classification from which he or she was promoted. He or she shall
return to the same pay step held prior to promotion with the same regular
status held prior to promotion. Any employee who chooses not to opt out
or is not demoted based upon the decision of the supervisor, will need to
satisfy the remainder of the six month introductory period.
6. 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.
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7. Upon receipt of a lawfully executed written authorization from an
employee, which may be revoked in writing at any time, the City agrees to
deduct the regular, biweekly amounts specified therein from his or her pay
for union dues. The effective date of such deduction shall be the second
payroll following the filing of the written authorization by the employee
with the Finance Director. The Finance Director will remit the collected
union dues, together with a list of the employees' names for which the
dues are deducted, to the official designated by the union, in writing, by
the fifteenth day of the next succeeding month following the deduction.
The City agrees not to withhold any initiation fees, assessments, special or
otherwise, nor any funds from an employee's pay for the benefit of the
union other than regular union dues as set forth herein.
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.
8. 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.
ARTICLE XVIII - 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.
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ARTICLE XIX - 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, 202225.
3. Negotiations for a new agreement to take effect upon the termination of
this agreement may begin any time after March 1, 202225.
ARTICLE XX- 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. The union acknowledges that the City must comply with the
Nebraska Budget Act.
AARTICLE XXI - 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.
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ARTICLE XXII - 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, 201822 through September 30, 202225.
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______________________________________
JEREMY L. JENSEN ROGER G. STEELE, MAYOR
ATTEST_________________________________ Dated__________________
RANAE EDWARDS, CITY CLERK
I.B.E.W. LOCAL 1597
BY______________________________________ Dated__________________
PRESIDENT LOCAL 1597
_________________________________________
CHIEF STEWARD LOCAL 1597
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EXHIBIT A
IBEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SALARY TABLES
FISCAL YEAR 2022 - 2023
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ACCOUNTING TECH HOURLY 22.2214 23.0207 23.8488 24.7067 25.5954 26.5161 27.4699 29.4817
9500 BIWEEKLY 1,777.71 1,841.66 1,907.90 1,976.54 2,047.63 2,121.29 2,197.59 2,358.54
MONTHLY 3,851.71 3,990.26 4,133.78 4,282.50 4,436.53 4,596.13 4,761.45 5,110.17
ANNUAL 46,220.46 47,883.16 49,605.40 51,390.04 53,238.38 55,153.54 57,137.34 61,322.04
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST WWTP HOURLY 20.4435 21.3862 22.3724 23.4041 24.4833 25.6124 26.7934 29.3215
9510 BIWEEKLY 1,635.48 1,710.90 1,789.79 1,872.33 1,958.66 2,048.99 2,143.47 2,345.72
MONTHLY 3,543.54 3,706.95 3,877.88 4,056.72 4,243.76 4,439.48 4,644.19 5,082.39
ANNUAL 42,522.48 44,483.40 46,534.54 48,680.58 50,925.16 53,273.74 55,730.22 60,988.72
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
BIOSOLIDS TECH HOURLY 25.3842 26.5864 27.8455 29.1642 30.5454 31.9920 33.5071 36.7560
9520 BIWEEKLY 2,030.74 2,126.91 2,227.64 2,333.14 2,443.63 2,559.36 2,680.57 2,940.48
MONTHLY 4,399.94 4,608.31 4,826.55 5,055.14 5,294.53 5,545.28 5,807.90 6,371.04
ANNUAL 52,799.24 55,299.66 57,918.64 60,661.64 63,534.38 66,543.36 69,694.82 76,452.48
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
EQUIP OPERATOR HOURLY 23.2949 24.1918 25.1231 26.0904 27.0949 28.1380 29.2213 31.5147
9540 BIWEEKLY 1,863.59 1,935.34 2,009.85 2,087.23 2,167.59 2,251.04 2,337.70 2,521.18
MONTHLY 4,037.78 4,193.24 4,354.68 4,522.33 4,696.45 4,877.25 5,065.02 5,462.56
ANNUAL 48,453.34 50,318.84 52,256.10 54,267.98 56,357.34 58,527.04 60,780.20 65,550.68
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
FOG PRG MGR HOURLY 28.7162 29.8661 31.0620 32.3058 33.5994 34.9448 36.3441 39.3130
9550 BIWEEKLY 2,297.30 2,389.29 2,484.96 2,584.46 2,687.95 2,795.58 2,907.53 3,145.04
MONTHLY 4,977.48 5,176.80 5,384.08 5,599.66 5,823.89 6,057.09 6,299.65 6,814.25
ANNUAL 59,729.80 62,121.54 64,608.96 67,195.96 69,886.70 72,685.08 75,595.78 81,771.04
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
LD MAINT MECH HOURLY 28.0427 29.0542 30.1023 31.1881 32.3131 33.4787 34.6863 37.2338
9600 BIWEEKLY 2,243.42 2,324.34 2,408.18 2,495.05 2,585.05 2,678.30 2,774.90 2,978.70
MONTHLY 4,860.74 5,036.07 5,217.72 5,405.94 5,600.94 5,802.98 6,012.28 6,453.85
ANNUAL 58,328.92 60,432.84 62,612.68 64,871.30 67,211.30 69,635.80 72,147.40 77,446.20
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EXHIBIT A
IBEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SALARY TABLES
FISCAL YEAR 2022 - 2023
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
LD MAINT WRKR HOURLY 22.9094 23.9698 25.0793 26.2401 27.4547 28.7255 30.0551 32.9018
9624 BIWEEKLY 1,832.75 1,917.58 2,006.34 2,099.21 2,196.38 2,298.04 2,404.41 2,632.14
MONTHLY 3,970.96 4,154.76 4,347.07 4,548.29 4,758.82 4,979.09 5,209.56 5,702.97
ANNUAL 47,651.50 49,857.08 52,164.84 54,579.46 57,105.88 59,749.04 62,514.66 68,435.64
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
LD WW PLNT OPER HOURLY 27.5666 28.7509 29.9860 31.2742 32.6178 34.0190 35.4805 38.5945
9750 BIWEEKLY 2,205.33 2,300.07 2,398.88 2,501.94 2,609.42 2,721.52 2,838.44 3,087.56
MONTHLY 4,778.22 4,983.49 5,197.57 5,420.87 5,653.74 5,896.63 6,149.95 6,689.71
ANNUAL 57,338.58 59,801.82 62,370.88 65,050.44 67,844.92 70,759.52 73,799.44 80,276.56
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT MECH I HOURLY 23.7880 24.6914 25.6290 26.6023 27.6125 28.6611 29.7495 32.0519
9620 BIWEEKLY 1,903.04 1,975.31 2,050.32 2,128.18 2,209.00 2,292.89 2,379.96 2,564.15
MONTHLY 4,123.25 4,279.84 4,442.36 4,611.06 4,786.17 4,967.93 5,156.58 5,555.66
ANNUAL 49,479.04 51,358.06 53,308.32 55,332.68 57,434.00 59,615.14 61,878.96 66,667.90
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WORKER HOURLY 23.0713 23.9096 24.7784 25.6788 26.6118 27.5788 28.5809 30.6957
9625 BIWEEKLY 1,845.70 1,912.77 1,982.27 2,054.30 2,128.94 2,206.30 2,286.47 2,455.66
MONTHLY 3,999.02 4,144.34 4,294.92 4,450.98 4,612.70 4,780.32 4,954.02 5,320.60
ANNUAL 47,988.20 49,732.02 51,539.02 53,411.80 55,352.44 57,363.80 59,448.22 63,847.16
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SR EQUIP OPER HOURLY 27.0346 27.8951 28.7830 29.6992 30.6445 31.6200 32.6264 34.7365
9680 BIWEEKLY 2,162.77 2,231.61 2,302.64 2,375.94 2,451.56 2,529.60 2,610.11 2,778.92
MONTHLY 4,686.00 4,835.16 4,989.05 5,147.87 5,311.71 5,480.80 5,655.24 6,020.99
ANNUAL 56,232.02 58,021.86 59,868.64 61,774.44 63,740.56 65,769.60 67,862.86 72,251.92
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
STRMWTR PRG MGR HOURLY 28.7162 29.8661 31.0620 32.3058 33.5994 34.9448 36.3441 39.3130
9690 BIWEEKLY 2,297.30 2,389.29 2,484.96 2,584.46 2,687.95 2,795.58 2,907.53 3,145.04
MONTHLY 4,977.48 5,176.80 5,384.08 5,599.66 5,823.89 6,057.09 6,299.65 6,814.25
ANNUAL 59,729.80 62,121.54 64,608.96 67,195.96 69,886.70 72,685.08 75,595.78 81,771.04
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
WWTP LAB TECH HOURLY 25.4677 26.3821 27.3293 28.3105 29.3269 30.3798 31.4706 33.7709
9723 BIWEEKLY 2,037.42 2,110.57 2,186.34 2,264.84 2,346.15 2,430.38 2,517.65 2,701.67
MONTHLY 4,414.41 4,572.90 4,737.07 4,907.15 5,083.33 5,265.82 5,454.91 5,853.62
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ANNUAL 52,972.92 54,874.82 56,844.84 58,885.84 60,999.90 63,189.88 65,458.90 70,243.42
EXHIBIT A
IBEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SALARY TABLES
FISCAL YEAR 2022 – 2023
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
WWTP OPERATOR I HOURLY 22.8165 23.6272 24.4668 25.3362 26.2364 27.1687 28.1341 30.1690
9725 BIWEEKLY 1,825.32 1,890.18 1,957.34 2,026.90 2,098.91 2,173.50 2,250.73 2,413.52
MONTHLY 3,954.86 4,095.39 4,240.90 4,391.62 4,547.64 4,709.25 4,876.58 5,229.29
ANNUAL 47,458.32 49,144.68 50,890.84 52,699.40 54,571.66 56,511.00 58,518.98 62,751.52
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
WWTP OPR II HOURLY 25.3735 26.2992 27.2586 28.2531 29.2838 30.3521 31.4594 33.7967
9726 BIWEEKLY 2,029.88 2,103.94 2,180.69 2,260.25 2,342.70 2,428.17 2,516.75 2,703.74
MONTHLY 4,398.07 4,558.54 4,724.83 4,897.21 5,075.85 5,261.04 5,452.96 5,858.10
ANNUAL 52,776.88 54,702.44 56,697.94 58,766.50 60,910.20 63,132.42 65,435.50 70,297.24
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EXHIBIT B
IBEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SALARY TABLES
FISCAL YEAR 2023 – 2024
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ACCOUNTING TECH HOURLY 23.1102 23.9415 24.8028 25.6950 26.6192 27.5767 28.5687 30.6610
9500 BIWEEKLY 1,848.82 1,915.32 1,984.22 2,055.60 2,129.54 2,206.14 2,285.50 2,452.88
MONTHLY 4,005.78 4,149.86 4,299.14 4,453.80 4,614.00 4,779.97 4,951.92 5,314.57
ANNUAL 48,069.32 49,798.32 51,589.72 53,445.60 55,368.04 57,359.64 59,423.00 63,774.88
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST WWTP HOURLY 20.6479 21.6438 22.6878 23.7822 24.9293 26.1318 27.3922 30.0985
9510 BIWEEKLY 1,651.83 1,731.50 1,815.02 1,902.58 1,994.34 2,090.54 2,191.38 2,407.88
MONTHLY 3,578.97 3,751.58 3,932.54 4,122.26 4,321.07 4,529.50 4,747.99 5,217.07
ANNUAL 42,947.58 45,019.00 47,190.52 49,467.08 51,852.84 54,354.04 56,975.88 62,604.88
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
BIOSOLIDS TECH HOURLY 27.7373 28.9842 30.2872 31.6488 33.0716 34.5584 36.1120 39.4318
9520 BIWEEKLY 2,218.98 2,318.74 2,422.98 2,531.90 2,645.73 2,764.67 2,888.96 3,154.54
MONTHLY 4,807.79 5,023.94 5,249.79 5,485.78 5,732.42 5,990.12 6,259.41 6,834.84
ANNUAL 57,693.48 60,287.24 62,997.48 65,829.40 68,788.98 71,881.42 75,112.96 82,018.04
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
EQUIP OPERATOR HOURLY 24.2267 25.1595 26.1280 27.1340 28.1787 29.2635 30.3902 32.7753
9540 BIWEEKLY 1,938.14 2,012.76 2,090.24 2,170.72 2,254.30 2,341.08 2,431.22 2,622.02
MONTHLY 4,199.30 4,360.98 4,528.85 4,703.23 4,884.32 5,072.34 5,267.64 5,681.04
ANNUAL 50,391.64 52,331.76 54,346.24 56,438.72 58,611.80 60,868.08 63,211.72 68,172.52
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
FOG PRG MGR HOURLY 29.8649 31.0607 32.3045 33.5980 34.9434 36.3426 37.7979 40.8855
9550 BIWEEKLY 2,389.19 2,484.86 2,584.36 2,687.84 2,795.47 2,907.41 3,023.83 3,270.84
MONTHLY 5,176.58 5,383.86 5,599.45 5,823.65 6,056.85 6,299.39 6,551.63 7,086.82
ANNUAL 62,118.94 64,606.36 67,193.36 69,883.84 72,682.22 75,592.66 78,619.58 85,041.84
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
LD MAINT MECH HOURLY 29.1644 30.2164 31.3064 32.4356 33.6056 34.8178 36.0738 38.7231
9600 BIWEEKLY 2,333.15 2,417.31 2,504.51 2,594.85 2,688.45 2,785.42 2,885.90 3,097.85
MONTHLY 5,055.16 5,237.51 5,426.44 5,622.18 5,824.98 6,035.08 6,252.78 6,712.01
ANNUAL 60,661.90 62,850.06 65,117.26 67,466.10 69,899.70 72,420.92 75,033.40 80,544.10
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EXHIBIT B
IBEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SALARY TABLES
FISCAL YEAR 2023 – 2024
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
LD MAINT WRKR HOURLY 26.0480 27.0987 28.1918 29.3290 30.5121 31.7429 33.0234 35.7413
9624 BIWEEKLY 2,083.84 2,167.90 2,255.34 2,346.32 2,440.97 2,539.43 2,641.87 2,859.30
MONTHLY 4,514.99 4,697.12 4,886.57 5,083.69 5,288.77 5,502.10 5,724.05 6,195.15
ANNUAL 54,179.84 56,365.40 58,638.84 61,004.32 63,465.22 66,025.18 68,688.62 74,341.80
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
LD WW PLNT OPER HOURLY 28.6693 29.9009 31.1854 32.5252 33.9225 35.3798 36.8997 40.1383
9750 BIWEEKLY 2,293.54 2,392.07 2,494.83 2,602.02 2,713.80 2,830.38 2,951.98 3,211.06
MONTHLY 4,969.34 5,182.82 5,405.47 5,637.71 5,879.90 6,132.49 6,395.96 6,957.30
ANNUAL 59,632.04 62,193.82 64,865.58 67,652.52 70,558.80 73,589.88 76,751.48 83,487.56
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT MECH I HOURLY 24.7395 25.6791 26.6542 27.6664 28.7170 29.8075 30.9395 33.3340
9620 BIWEEKLY 1,979.16 2,054.33 2,132.34 2,213.31 2,297.36 2,384.60 2,475.16 2,666.72
MONTHLY 4,288.18 4,451.05 4,620.07 4,795.51 4,977.61 5,166.63 5,362.85 5,777.89
ANNUAL 51,458.16 53,412.58 55,440.84 57,546.06 59,731.36 61,999.60 64,354.16 69,334.72
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WORKER HOURLY 23.9941 24.8660 25.7695 26.7060 27.6763 28.6820 29.7241 31.9235
9625 BIWEEKLY 1,919.53 1,989.28 2,061.56 2,136.48 2,214.10 2,294.56 2,377.93 2,553.88
MONTHLY 4,158.98 4,310.11 4,466.71 4,629.04 4,797.22 4,971.55 5,152.18 5,533.41
ANNUAL 49,907.78 51,721.28 53,600.56 55,548.48 57,566.60 59,658.56 61,826.18 66,400.88
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SR EQUIP OPER HOURLY 28.1160 29.0109 29.9343 30.8872 31.8703 32.8848 33.9315 36.1260
9680 BIWEEKLY 2,249.28 2,320.87 2,394.74 2,470.98 2,549.62 2,630.78 2,714.52 2,890.08
MONTHLY 4,873.44 5,028.55 5,188.60 5,353.79 5,524.18 5,700.02 5,881.46 6,261.84
ANNUAL 58,481.28 60,342.62 62,263.24 64,245.48 66,290.12 68,400.28 70,577.52 75,142.08
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
STRMWTR PRG MGR HOURLY 29.8649 31.0607 32.3045 33.5980 34.9434 36.3426 37.7979 40.8855
9690 BIWEEKLY 2,389.19 2,484.86 2,584.36 2,687.84 2,795.47 2,907.41 3,023.83 3,270.84
MONTHLY 5,176.58 5,383.86 5,599.45 5,823.65 6,056.85 6,299.39 6,551.63 7,086.82
ANNUAL 62,118.94 64,606.36 67,193.36 69,883.84 72,682.22 75,592.66 78,619.58 85,041.84
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
WWTP LAB TECH HOURLY 26.4864 27.4374 28.4225 29.4429 30.5000 31.5950 32.7294 35.1217
9723 BIWEEKLY 2,118.91 2,194.99 2,273.80 2,355.43 2,440.00 2,527.60 2,618.35 2,809.74
MONTHLY 4,590.97 4,755.81 4,926.57 5,103.43 5,286.67 5,476.47 5,673.09 6,087.77
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ANNUAL 55,091.66 57,069.74 59,118.80 61,241.18 63,440.00 65,717.60 68,077.10 73,053.24
EXHIBIT B
IBEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SALARY TABLES
FISCAL YEAR 2023 – 2024
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
WWTP OPERATOR I HOURLY 23.7291 24.5723 25.4455 26.3496 27.2859 28.2554 29.2595 31.3757
9725 BIWEEKLY 1,898.33 1,965.78 2,035.64 2,107.97 2,182.87 2,260.43 2,340.76 2,510.06
MONTHLY 4,113.05 4,259.19 4,410.55 4,567.27 4,729.55 4,897.60 5,071.65 5,438.46
ANNUAL 49,356.58 51,110.28 52,926.64 54,807.22 56,754.62 58,771.18 60,859.76 65,261.56
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
WWTP OPR II HOURLY 26.3884 27.3512 28.3489 29.3832 30.4552 31.5662 32.7178 35.1486
9726 BIWEEKLY 2,111.07 2,188.10 2,267.91 2,350.66 2,436.42 2,525.30 2,617.42 2,811.89
MONTHLY 4,573.99 4,740.88 4,913.81 5,093.10 5,278.91 5,471.48 5,671.08 6,092.43
ANNUAL 54,887.82 56,890.60 58,965.66 61,117.16 63,346.92 65,657.80 68,052.92 73,109.14
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EXHIBIT C
IBEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SALARY TABLES
FISCAL YEAR 2024 – 2025
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ACCOUNTING TECH HOURLY 24.0346 24.8992 25.7949 26.7228 27.6840 28.6798 29.7114 31.8874
9500 BIWEEKLY 1,922.77 1,991.94 2,063.59 2,137.82 2,214.72 2,294.38 2,376.91 2,550.99
MONTHLY 4,166.00 4,315.87 4,471.11 4,631.94 4,798.56 4,971.16 5,149.97 5,527.15
ANNUAL 49,992.02 51,790.44 53,653.34 55,583.32 57,582.72 59,653.88 61,799.66 66,325.74
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
ADMIN ASST WWTP HOURLY 21.4738 22.5096 23.5953 24.7335 25.9265 27.1771 28.4879 31.3024
9510 BIWEEKLY 1,717.90 1,800.77 1,887.62 1,978.68 2,074.12 2,174.17 2,279.03 2,504.19
MONTHLY 3,722.12 3,901.67 4,089.84 4,287.14 4,493.93 4,710.70 4,937.90 5,425.75
ANNUAL 44,665.40 46,820.02 49,078.12 51,445.68 53,927.12 56,528.42 59,254.78 65,108.94
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
BIOSOLIDS TECH HOURLY 30.3085 31.5984 32.9431 34.3451 35.8067 37.3306 38.9193 42.3024
9520 BIWEEKLY 2,424.68 2,527.87 2,635.45 2,747.61 2,864.54 2,986.45 3,113.54 3,384.19
MONTHLY 5,253.47 5,477.05 5,710.14 5,953.16 6,206.50 6,470.64 6,746.00 7,332.41
ANNUAL 63,041.68 65,724.62 68,521.70 71,437.86 74,478.04 77,647.70 80,952.04 87,988.94
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
EQUIP OPERATOR HOURLY 25.1958 26.1659 27.1731 28.2194 29.3058 30.4340 31.6058 34.0863
9540 BIWEEKLY 2,015.66 2,093.27 2,173.85 2,257.55 2,344.46 2,434.72 2,528.46 2,726.90
MONTHLY 4,367.26 4,535.42 4,710.01 4,891.36 5,079.66 5,275.23 5,478.33 5,908.28
ANNUAL 52,407.16 54,425.02 56,520.10 58,696.30 60,955.96 63,302.72 65,739.96 70,899.40
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
FOG PRG MGR HOURLY 31.0595 32.3031 33.5967 34.9419 36.3411 37.7963 39.3098 42.5209
9550 BIWEEKLY 2,484.76 2,584.25 2,687.74 2,795.35 2,907.29 3,023.70 3,144.78 3,401.67
MONTHLY 5,383.65 5,599.21 5,823.44 6,056.59 6,299.13 6,551.35 6,813.69 7,370.29
ANNUAL 64,603.76 67,190.50 69,881.24 72,679.10 75,589.54 78,616.20 81,764.28 88,443.42
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
LD MAINT MECH HOURLY 30.3310 31.4251 32.5587 33.7330 34.9498 36.2105 37.5168 40.2720
9600 BIWEEKLY 2,426.48 2,514.01 2,604.70 2,698.64 2,795.98 2,896.84 3,001.34 3,221.76
MONTHLY 5,257.37 5,447.02 5,643.52 5,847.05 6,057.96 6,276.49 6,502.90 6,980.48
ANNUAL 63,088.48 65,364.26 67,722.20 70,164.64 72,695.48 75,317.84 78,034.84 83,765.76
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EXHIBIT C
IBEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SALARY TABLES
FISCAL YEAR 2024 – 2025
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
LD MAINT WRKR HOURLY 29.6165 30.6360 31.6906 32.7815 33.9099 35.0772 36.2846 38.8257
9624 BIWEEKLY 2,369.32 2,450.88 2,535.25 2,622.52 2,712.79 2,806.18 2,902.77 3,106.06
MONTHLY 5,133.53 5,310.24 5,493.04 5,682.13 5,877.71 6,080.06 6,289.34 6,729.80
ANNUAL 61,602.32 63,722.88 65,916.50 68,185.52 70,532.54 72,960.68 75,472.02 80,757.56
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
LD WW PLNT OPER HOURLY 29.8161 31.0969 32.4328 33.8262 35.2794 36.7950 38.3757 41.7438
9750 BIWEEKLY 2,385.29 2,487.75 2,594.62 2,706.10 2,822.35 2,943.60 3,070.06 3,339.50
MONTHLY 5,168.13 5,390.13 5,621.68 5,863.22 6,115.09 6,377.80 6,651.80 7,235.58
ANNUAL 62,017.54 64,681.50 67,460.12 70,358.60 73,381.10 76,533.60 79,821.56 86,827.00
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT MECH I HOURLY 25.7291 26.7063 27.7204 28.7731 29.8657 30.9998 32.1771 34.6674
9620 BIWEEKLY 2,058.33 2,136.50 2,217.63 2,301.85 2,389.26 2,479.98 2,574.17 2,773.39
MONTHLY 4,459.72 4,629.08 4,804.87 4,987.34 5,176.73 5,373.29 5,577.37 6,009.01
ANNUAL 53,516.58 55,549.00 57,658.38 59,848.10 62,120.76 64,479.48 66,928.42 72,108.14
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
MAINT WORKER HOURLY 24.9539 25.8606 26.8003 27.7742 28.7834 29.8293 30.9131 33.2005
9625 BIWEEKLY 1,996.31 2,068.85 2,144.02 2,221.94 2,302.67 2,386.34 2,473.05 2,656.04
MONTHLY 4,325.34 4,482.51 4,645.38 4,814.20 4,989.12 5,170.40 5,358.28 5,754.75
ANNUAL 51,904.06 53,790.10 55,744.52 57,770.44 59,869.42 62,044.84 64,299.30 69,057.04
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
SR EQUIP OPER HOURLY 29.2407 30.1713 31.1317 32.1227 33.1451 34.2002 35.2888 37.5710
9680 BIWEEKLY 2,339.26 2,413.70 2,490.54 2,569.82 2,651.61 2,736.02 2,823.10 3,005.68
MONTHLY 5,068.40 5,229.68 5,396.17 5,567.94 5,745.16 5,928.04 6,116.72 6,512.31
ANNUAL 60,820.76 62,756.20 64,754.04 66,815.32 68,941.86 71,136.52 73,400.60 78,147.68
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
STRMWTR PRG MGR HOURLY 31.0595 32.3031 33.5967 34.9419 36.3411 37.7963 39.3098 42.5209
9690 BIWEEKLY 2,484.76 2,584.25 2,687.74 2,795.35 2,907.29 3,023.70 3,144.78 3,401.67
MONTHLY 5,383.65 5,599.21 5,823.44 6,056.59 6,299.13 6,551.35 6,813.69 7,370.29
ANNUAL 64,603.76 67,190.50 69,881.24 72,679.10 75,589.54 78,616.20 81,764.28 88,443.42
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
WWTP LAB TECH HOURLY 27.5458 28.5349 29.5594 30.6206 31.7200 32.8588 34.0386 36.5266
9723 BIWEEKLY 2,203.66 2,282.79 2,364.75 2,449.65 2,537.60 2,628.70 2,723.09 2,922.13
MONTHLY 4,774.60 4,946.05 5,123.63 5,307.58 5,498.13 5,695.52 5,900.03 6,331.28
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ANNUAL 57,295.16 59,352.54 61,483.50 63,690.90 65,977.60 68,346.20 70,800.34 75,975.38
EXHIBIT C
IBEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SALARY TABLES
FISCAL YEAR 2024 – 2025
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
WWTP OPERATOR I HOURLY 24.6783 25.5552 26.4633 27.4036 28.3773 29.3856 30.4299 32.6307
9725 BIWEEKLY 1,974.26 2,044.42 2,117.06 2,192.29 2,270.18 2,350.85 2,434.39 2,610.46
MONTHLY 4,277.56 4,429.58 4,586.96 4,749.96 4,918.72 5,093.51 5,274.51 5,656.00
ANNUAL 51,330.76 53,154.92 55,043.56 56,999.54 59,024.68 61,122.10 63,294.14 67,871.96
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
WWTP OPR II HOURLY 27.4439 28.4452 29.4829 30.5585 31.6734 32.8288 34.0265 36.5545
9726 BIWEEKLY 2,195.51 2,275.62 2,358.63 2,444.68 2,533.87 2,626.30 2,722.12 2,924.36
MONTHLY 4,756.94 4,930.51 5,110.37 5,296.81 5,490.05 5,690.32 5,897.93 6,336.11
ANNUAL 57,083.26 59,166.12 61,324.38 63,561.68 65,880.62 68,283.80 70,775.12 76,033.36
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
September 23, 2022 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2022-277
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
Wastewater Treatment Plant and
WHEREAS, representatives of the City and the IBEW met to negotiate a
labor agreement, and
WHEREAS, the City reached an agreement with the IBEW and the
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 Labor Agreement by and between the City of Grand
Island and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1597 Wastewater
Treatment Plant for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on September 27,
2022.
____________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of September 14,
2022 through September 27, 2022
The Claims for the period of September 14, 2022 through September 27, 2022 for a total amount of
$9,841,352.53. A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: Patrick Brown
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