08-08-2023 City Council Meeting Packet
City Council Meeting Agenda
Council Chambers
City Hall
100 East First Street
Regular Meeting of August 8, 2023
7:00 PM
1. 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.
2. INVOCATION Pastor Kevin Geurink, First Presbyterian Church, 2103 West Anna Street
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
5. SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA 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.
6. RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS A sign-up sheet was available in the lobby
for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items. If you did not sign up
to speak on an agenda item, please come forward, state your name and the agenda topic on
which you will be speaking on.
7. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
a. Recognition of Northwest Senior High School Avyn Urbanski Being Named Girls Athlete
of the Year
b. Recognition of Investigator Jason Urbanski for 25 Years of Service with the City of
Grand Island Police Department
8. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approving Minutes of July 25, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
b. Approving Minutes of July 31, 2023 Joint Health Department Meeting
c. Approving Minutes of August 1, 2023 City Council Study Session
d. Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of July 12, 2023 through July 25, 2023 for
a total amount of $4,513,130.85
e. Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. (Heartland
Events Center) for Ratification of Nomination and Election of Board of Directors
f. #2023-183 - State Fair EMS Service Agreement
g. #2023-184 - Approving Agreement for the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance
Program for FY 2024
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h. #2023-185 - Approving Change Order No. 2 for Lift Station No. 17 Improvements;
Project No. 2021-S-9
i. #2023-186 - Approving Bid for Platte Generating Station Turbine Overhaul 2023
j. #2023-187 - Approving Telecommunication Services Agreement with Southwest Power
Pool
k. #2023-188 - Approving Request to Place Historical Markers at Pioneer and LE Ray
Parks
l. #2023-189 - Approving Renewal of Building Lease with the Nebraska State Patrol
m. #2023-190 - Approving Cedar Hills Trail Grant Application
n. #2023-191 - Approving Amended Interlocal Agreement with the Community
Redevelopment Authority regarding Compensation to the City for Providing Staff for the
Community Redevelopment Authority
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing on Request from LHTN Nails & Spa, LLC dba Pro Nails, 1115 Allen
Drive, Suite B for a Class "I" Liquor License
#2023-192 - Approving Request from LHTN Nails & Spa, LLC dba Pro Nails, 1115 Allen
Drive, Suite B for a Class "I" Liquor License and Liquor Manage Designation for Lich
Nguyen, 215 West 12th Street, Hastings, Nebraska.
b. Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant 2023 Annual Action Plan
#2023-193 - Approving the Community Development Block Grant 2023 Annual Action
Plan
10. REQUEST AND REFERRALS
a. Consideration of Referring Blight Study for Proposed Area #38 to the Regional Planning
Commission
11. RESOLUTIONS
12. ORDINANCES
a. #9938 - Considering Annexation of Property proposed for platting as Wildwood
Business Park Subdivision, an addition to the City of Grand Island located at the
Northwest Corner of U.S. Highway 281 and Wildwood Drive (Second Reading)
13. OTHER ITEMS
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 7.a.
Subject: Recognition of Northwest Senior High School Avyn Urbanski Being Named
Girls Athlete of the Year
Staff Contact: Roger Steele
BACKGROUND: The Mayor and City Council will recognize Northwest Senior High
Avyn Urbanski for being named Girls Athlete of the Year. Congratulations to Avyn for
an outstanding award.
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
SAMPLE MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Certificate
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 7.b.
Subject: Recognition of Investigator Jason Urbanski for 25 Years of Service with the
City of Grand Island Police Department
Staff Contact: Roger Steele
BACKGROUND: Mayor Steele, Chief Denney and City Council will recognize
Investigator Ubranski for 25 years of service with the City of Grand Island Police
Department. Urbanski was hired on July 27, 1998, as a Police Officer. From 1998 to
2004, Jason served as a Patrol Officer. From 2004 to 2005, he worked in
Investigations. From 2002 to 2022, he worked as a School Resource Officer. Beginning
in 2022 he returned to Investigations where he remains today.
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
SAMPLE MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Certificate
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.a.
Subject: Approving Minutes of July 25, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
SAMPLE MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Minutes
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City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting
July 25, 2023
1.
CALL TO ORDER 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 July 25, 2023. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand
Island Independent on July 19, 2023.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The following City Council
members were present: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike
Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, and Jason Conley. Councilmember Doug
Lanfear was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Laura
McAloon, Deputy City Clerk Jill Granere, Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director Patrick
Brown, Assistant City Attorney Stacy Nonhof and Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz.
2.
INVOCATION Pastor Luke Biggs, Peace Lutheran Church, 1710 N. North Road.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
6.
RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
7.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
a. Grow Grand Island Annual Report
Tonja Brown, Executive Director of Grow Grand Island (GGI) gave the Annual Report. Ms.
Brown stated the City allocated $500,000 per year of the Food & Beverage funds for Grow
Grand Island to use for tourism, recreation and community development projects. They had
completed 19 projects with 8 projects underway and 3 project under exploration. There was $6.2
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million towards either completed or underway projects, excluding Conestoga Marketplace. Of
these funds $2.2 million were funded by GGI. There was $4 million in other funding sources.
The following projects had been completed:
•Amur Plaza & Bathrooms
•Elevate (new resident/citizen program)
•Inclusive Playground
•Entryway Signage (replaced existing signs)
•Olympic Bunker Trap at Heartland Shooting Park
•Equine Stalls at the Fonner campus
Cindy Johnson, President of Chamber of Commerce mentioned the Degree-Based Internship &
housing program with Wayne State College.
Brad Mellema Director of Grand Island Tourism mentioned Grand Life marketing and
expanding it to bring people here and what action steps need to be taken. Also mentioned was
Mormon Island & Trails.
Mary Berlie, President of Economic Development Corporation mentioned the following
Legislative priorities:
•Enhanced infrastructure
•Housing
•Entrepreneurial support systems
•Recruitment Incentives for Youth
•Livestock Shows
b. Water Fund – Lead Pipe Replacement.
Interim Utilities Director Ryan Schmitz reported that the City of Grand Island had an estimated
3,000 lead water services in its system. Recent funding had been made available that could be
used to subsidize the replacement cost of these services in the City water system. Mr. Schmitz
explained the recent Lead Copper Rule of 2021 and the additional mandates in the near future.
c. Budget Overview Presentation
Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director Patrick Brown reported that FY 2023 Revenues
were projected to be $3,259,928 higher than budgeted due to strong sales tax revenues, interest
income from investments, and other revenue source increases.
FY 2023 Expenses were projected at $2,435,217 in vacancy savings. Ending Cash for the
General Fund was projected to end at $43,061,293. The amount available for one-time purchases
was $29,964,877. FY2024 Revenues Property tax revenues would remain the same as they were
in FY2023 at $12,086,673. Sales Tax revenues were projected at a 3% growth over forecasted
sales tax revenue for FY2023. Sales tax revenues were projected to be $17,,419,260. Overall, the
General Fund revenues were projected to increase by 5% to $48,800,856. FY2024 Expenses
Personnel expenses were projected to increase by 5% to $38,058,759 from $36,232,636. This
includes the FTE’s that would be brought forward in budget presentations to City Council.
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8.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Paulick, second by Guzinski to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie
Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark
Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear and Jason Conley. Motion adopted.
a. Approving Minutes of July 11, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.
b. Approving Minutes of July 18, 2023 City Council Study Session (Budget).
c. Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of July 12, 2023 through July 25 2023 for a total
amount of $5,823,942.93.
d. Approving Re-appointments of Marv Webb, Todd Enck, Brad Kissler and Justin Oseka to the
Building Code Advisory Board.
e. Approving Re-appointment of Barry Burrows and Appointment of Curtis Probasco to the Tree
Board.
f. Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim filed by Dennis and Juanita Dondinger.
g. #2023-170 – Approving Reallocation of FTE – Engineering Technician to Underground
Technician.
h. #2023-171 – Approving Contract for the Electrostatic Precipitator Transformer Rectifier with
NWL Transformer, Inc. of Bordertown, New Jersey in an Amount of of $196,792.00.
i. #2023-172 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Benjamin Roderick Davis
Subdivision.
j. #2023-173 - Approving Purchase of a new Deck-Over Tilt Trailer for the Streets Division of the
Public Works Department from Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co of Grand Island, Nebraska in
an Amount of $28,524.61.
k. #2023-174 - Approving Award of Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for Broadwell
Avenue & Union Pacific Railroad Viaduct with HDR Engineering, Inc.
l. #2023-175 - Approving Agreement with NDOT-Local Assistance Division for the Grand Island
Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) for the 2024 Fiscal Year TRANSIT,
Section 5305, Transportation Planning Program.
9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing on Request from LAMEXICANA, Inc. dba La Mexicana, 111 East 4th
Street for a Class "C" Liquor License
Deputy City Clerk Jill Granere reported that an application for a Class “C” Liquor License had
been received from LAMEXICANA, Inc. dba La Mexicana, 111 East 4th Street. Ms. Granere
presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control
Commission and received by the City on June 27, 2023; notice to the general public of date,
time, and place of hearing published on July 15, 2023; notice to the applicant of date, time, and
place of hearing mailed on June 27, 2023. Also submitted was a Liquor Manager Designation for
Paz Casillas, 609 Stuhr Road. Mr. Casillas had completed a state approved alcohol server/seller
program. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final inspections. No public testimony
was heard.
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#2023-176 - Approving Request from LAMEXICANA, Inc. dba La Mexicana, 111 East
4th Street for a Class "C" Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for Paz Casillas, 609
Stuhr Road, Grand Island, NE.
Motion by Haase, second by Guzinski to approve Resolution #2023-176. Roll Call: Ayes:
Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke,
Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson and Jason Conley. Motion adopted.
b. Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan Amendment CRA Area 2- Lots 3-8, Block 1,
Lots 6-11, Block 2 and Lots 1-3, Block 3 of Knott Subdivision in Hall County, NE located south
of Husker Highway and west of Locust Street in Grand Island – GARK Homes SHV 3V, LLC.
Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported that GARK Homes SHV 3V, LLC was
proposing to develop property south of Husker Highway and west of Locust Street for residential
uses. They were proposing 86 units of housing. The property was zoned R3 Medium Density
Residential Zone. The property was platted in 1965 by the Knott family and was never fully
developed. Staff recommended approval. Rama Kilaru discussed his plans for the project.
#2023-177 - Approving Redevelopment Plan Amendment CRA Area 2- Lots 3-8, Block
1, Lots 6-11, Block 2 and Lots 1-3, Block 3 of Knott Subdivision in Hall County, NE located
south of Husker Highway and west of Locust Street in Grand Island – GARK Homes SHV 3V,
LLC.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Sheard to approve Resolution #2023-177. Roll Call: Ayes:
Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk,
Mitch Nickerson and Jason Conley. Mike Paulick voted no. Motion adopted.
c. Public Hearing – Zoning Text Amendment - Grand Island Concerning proposed
amendments to 36-68 B-2 General Business Zone regarding the maximum height allowable.
Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported that the proposed changes to 36-68
would allow buildings in the B2 zone to exceed the maximum current maximum height of 55
feet if the buildings were set back from any property line and required setback a distance of four
feet for every foot height above 55 feet. This was being done specifically to accommodate the
proposed casino building, parking garage and hotel at Fonner Park. The changes as proposed
would apply to any B2 zoned lot and would allow similar development anywhere in the B2 zone
based upon lot size and increased setbacks. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony
was heard.
#9935 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Text Amendment - Grand Island Concerning
proposed amendments to 36-68 B-2 General Business Zone regarding the maximum height
allowable.
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Motion to suspend the rules was moved by Fitzke, seconded by Conley. Roll Call: Ayes:
Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch
Nickerson, Jason Conley and Maggie Mendoza. Absent: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9935. Roll Call: Ayes: Bethany
Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch
Nickerson, Jason Conley and Maggie Mendoza. Absent: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on Ordinance #9935 is declared to be lawfully
adopted upon publication as required by law.
d. Public Hearing to consider a change of zoning for property located north of Wildwood
Drive and east of U.S. Highway 281 ( Part of the E ½ of the NE ¼ and part of the E ½ of the SE
¼ of Section 1, Township 10 north, Range 10 west of the 6th P.M.) from TA Transitional
Agriculture with a GCO Gateway Corridor Zone Overlay to B2-General Business with a GCO
Gateway Corridor Zone Overlay
Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported that Wildwood Business Park LLC.,
the owner of property north of Wildwood Drive and west of U.S. Highway 281 is requesting that
the zoning on property be changed on this property from TA Transitional Agriculture in a GCO
Gateway Corridor Zone to B2 General Business Zone in a Gateway Corridor Zone. They are
proposing to develop 18 large commercial lots on this 90 acre tract. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
#9936 - Consideration of Approving change of zoning for property located north of
Wildwood Drive and east of U.S. Highway 281 ( Part of the E ½ of the NE ¼ and part of the E ½
of the SE ¼ of Section 1, Township 10 north, Range 10 west of the 6th P.M.) from TA
Transitional Agriculture with a GCO Gateway Corridor Zone Overlay to B2-General Business
with a GCO Gateway Corridor Zone Overlay
Motion to suspend the rules was moved by Stelk, seconded by Sheard. Roll Call: Ayes: Bethany
Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch
Nickerson, Jason Conley and Maggie Mendoza. Absent: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
Motion by Sheard, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9936. Roll Call: Ayes: Bethany
Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch
Nickerson, Jason Conley and Maggie Mendoza. Absent: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call Ordinance #9936 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon
publication as required by law.
e. Public Hearing on the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan
Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported that the projects listed in the One & Six Year
Plan for fiscal year 2024 were considered definite projects, and were in the proposed Fiscal Year
2024 budget. Many of the projects listed in the One & Six Year Plan for 2024 through 2029 were
included in the City’s budget, but were subject to schedule changes depending upon coordination
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and approval of State and Federal funding. Reviewed were the proposed projects. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
#2023-178 - Approving One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2023-178. Roll Call: Ayes:
Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch
Nickerson, Jason Conley and Maggie Mendoza. Absent: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
10.
REQUEST AND REFERRALS
a. Cigar Bar Discussion
Assistant City Attorney Stacy Nonhof reported that at the July 11, 2023 City Council meeting a
request was made to the Council to allow cigar bars in the City of Grand Island. Based upon the
discussion at that meeting, a draft of changes to City Code was created. This matter was not on
the agenda for action. This was a matter for discussion only. Based upon Council's discussion a
formal Ordinance would be presented at a later meeting.
11.
RESOLUTIONS
a. #2023-179 - Consideration of Approving FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget for Railside
Business Improvement District and Setting Date for Board of Equalization.
Assistant Finance Director Brian Schultz reported that the City had received the 2023-2024
budget that provided for a total special assessment of $142,903.94 within the Railside Business
Improvement District. It was recommended that the Board of Equalization on the proposed
assessments be set for September 12, 2023. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Conley to approve Resolution #2023-179. Roll Call: Ayes:
Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch
Nickerson, Jason Conley and Maggie Mendoza. Absent: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
b. #2023-180 - Consideration of Approving FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget for Fonner Park
Business Improvement District and Setting Date for Board of Equalization.
Assistant Finance Director Brian Schultz reported that the City had received the 2023-2024
budget that provided for a total special assessment of $53.202.00 within the Fonner Park
Business Improvement District. It was recommended that the Board of Equalization on the
proposed assessments be set for September 12, 2023. Staff recommended approval.
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Motion by Guzinski, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2023-180. Roll Call: Ayes:
Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch
Nickerson, Jason Conley and Maggie Mendoza. Absent: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
c. #2023-181 - Consideration of Approving FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget for South Locust
Business Improvement District and Setting Date for Board of Equalization.
Assistant Finance Director Brian Schultz reported that the City had received the 2023-2024
budget that provided for a total special assessment of $104,617.00 within the South Locust
Business Improvement District. It was recommended that the Board of Equalization on the
proposed assessments be set for September 12, 2023. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Sheard, second by Guzinski to approve Resolution #2023-181. Roll Call: Ayes:
Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch
Nickerson, Jason Conley and Maggie Mendoza. Absent: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
d. #2023-182 - Consideration of Approving FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget for Vehicle Off-
Street Parking District #3 and Setting Date for Board of Equalization.
Assistant Finance Director Brian Schultz reported that the total special assessment of $70,000.00
within the Parking District #3 was recommended. It was recommended that the Board of
Equalization on the proposed assessments be set for September 12, 2023. Staff recommended
approval. Amy Mayhew spoke against the parking fees due to her having a private parking lot
for her business and requesting a credit on her parking dues.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2023-182. Roll Call: Ayes:
Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch
Nickerson, Jason Conley and Maggie Mendoza. Absent: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
12.
ORDINANCES
a. #9937 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that there was currently an existing vacant
Engineering Technician position. It was recommended to re-allocate this Engineering Technician
position to a newly created Underground Technician position. Staff recommended approval.
Motion to suspend the rules was moved by Paulick, seconded by Guzinski. Roll Call: Ayes:
Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch
Nickerson, Jason Conley and Maggie Mendoza. Absent: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Fitzke to approve Ordinance #9937. Roll Call: Ayes: Bethany
Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch
Nickerson, Jason Conley and Maggie Mendoza. Absent: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
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Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call Ordinance #9937 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon
publication as required by law.
b. #9938 - Considering Annexation of Property proposed for platting as Wildwood Business
Park Subdivision, an addition to the City of Grand Island located at the Northwest Corner of U.S.
Highway 281 and Wildwood Drive (First Reading)
Community Redevelopment Director Chad Nabity reported that Wildwood Business Park LLC
had submitted the Wildwood Business Parks Subdivision as an addition to the City of Grand
Island. This subdivision was comprised of 90+ acres of property along the west side of U.S.
Highway 281 north of Wildwood Drive. The proposed subdivision was adjacent and contiguous
with the Grand Island Municipal limits. City sewer and water were both available and the
developer was proposing to extend and connect all of the proposed lots to sewer and water. This
was the first of three readings. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9938 on First Reading.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9938 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Roll Call: Ayes: Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack
Sheard, Mike Paulick Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Jason Conley and Maggie
Mendoza. Absent: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Jill Granere
Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.b.
Subject: Approving Minutes of July 31, 2023 Joint Health Department Meeting
Staff Contact:
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
SAMPLE MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Minutes
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF JOINT HEALTH SPECIAL MEETING
July 31, 2023
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, the Hall County Board of Commissioners, the Hamilton County Board
of Commissioners, the Merrick County Board of Commissioners, and the Central District Health
Department was conducted at the Grand Island Police Department, 111 Public Safety Drive,
Grand Island, Nebraska on July 31, 2022. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island
Independent on July 24, 2023.
Central District Health Department (CDHD) Board President Ron Peterson called the meeting to
order at 6:00 p.m. Present for the meeting were: Mayor Roger G. Steele, City Councilmembers
Chuck Haase, Mitch Nickerson, Mark Stelk, Jack Sheard and Mike Paulick. City Administrator
Laura McAloon, and Assistant City Administrator Patrick Brown. Health Department
employees: Teresa Anderson, Cindy Valdez, Cody Rush, Karly Simonson, Jonna Mangeot,
Jeremy Collinson, Bridget Miller, Rachel Sazama, Dick Phillips, and Traci Dieckmann.
CDHD Chairman Ron Peterson welcomed those attending.
Executive Director Teresa Anderson & Staff presented highlights of the past year. Mentioned
were the Community Health and Assessment Plan of 3 Priorities:
•Access to Care
•Mental Health Services
•Accessibility of Quality Childcare
Mentioned was the End of Pandemic information:
•44,600 COVID Vaccines given
•New boosters will be available in September
•Focus on family outreach, awareness and treatment
Mentioned was ARPA Funds were used on Capital Improvements including ADA Accessible
restrooms.
Ms. Anderson introduced new programs:
•She stated there were 536 new refugees primarily from Cuba in May and June.
•Tick Bite Data Tracker started and plan to give citizens notices.
•WWTP Viral Load testing since July 2020 and allows them to see spikes coming where
they can notify residents of what precautions to take. Soon they will be testing for RSV
and Influenza.
•Lead Paint Risk Monitoring Program
Budget Overview:
•Revenue growth is due to COVID Funding
•50 New Staff
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•Balanced Budget presented was majority of funding was from federal government,
passed through the State
•Approximately, 5% of CDHD funding is from the City and County combined. Same
amount requested as last year
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Laura McAloon
City Administrator
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.c.
Subject: Approving Minutes of August 1, 2023 City Council Study Session
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
SAMPLE MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Minutes
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City Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
City Hall
100 East First Street
Study Session (Budget) of August 1, 2023
6:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session (Budget) of the City Council of the City
of Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on August 1, 2023. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
July 26, 2023. Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The following
City Council members were present: Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike
Paulick, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, Maggie Mendoza, Michelle Fitzke and
Jason Conley. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Laura McAloon,
Deputy City Clerk Jill Granere, Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director Patrick Brown,
and Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz.
2.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
a.Community Development Budget Presentation
Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported that the Regional Planning personnel
services would decrease 6.8%. This included a decrease in FTE’s as the CRA would be paying
an additional 10% of Director’s and 5% of Planner I’s salary and benefits. Building Services
would pay 5% of Director’s salary and benefits. Operating Expenses would increase by 0.7%. He
reported there would be no Capital Projects or Capital Equipment.
The Building Services personnel services would decrease by 1.2%. Operating expenses would
increase by 3.9% would be about $2800 to accommodate additional training and travel for
inspectors and to purchase AutoCAD software as the version currently owned by the division is
too old and no longer supported and updates are not available. There would be no Capital
Projects. There would be a Capital Equipment purchase of a new inspection vehicle.
The CDBG would have a personnel service increase of 3.6%. Operating expenses would
decrease by 20%. There would be no Capital Projects or Capital Equipment.
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b.CRA Budget Presentation
Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported the CRA was requesting property tax
revenues of $768,038. CRA Budget Highlights were as follows:
•Façade Improvement of $300,000
•Conestoga Marketplace of $200,000 (one of twenty payments)
•Husker Harvest Days of $200,000 (sixth payment of ten)
•Other projects of $50,000
•Fire/Life Safety of $200,000 ($100,000 CRA and $100,000 City)
•Land Purchase of $30,000
CRA Carry Over Projects:
•Hedde Building Life Safety Grant ($100k)
•Artisan’s Alley Life Safety ($35k)
•Azure Investments Life Safety ($70k)
•Façade at 106 N. Locust ($100k)
•Conestoga Marketplace City ($3,592)
•Conestoga Marketplace Grow Grand Island ($500k)
Mentioned were projects paid since last budget included:
•Façade 321 E. 4th Street ($43.8k)
•Façade 313 W. 2nd Street ($59.8k)
•Façade 213 W 3rd Street ($49k)
•Façade OfficeNET (100k) anticipated
•Façade 3321 Ramada Rd ($100k)
•Facade Artisan’s Alley ($100k)
•Hedde Building Life/Safety partial ($160k) anticipated
•Chamber Exterior Remodel ($295k)
•Hope Harbor Property Acquisition ($50k)
•Creative Arts District ($8k)
Also mentioned were TIF projects Final Payments:
•Best Western Hotel (2024)
•Casey’s Five Points (2024)
Discussion was held on the budget increasing due to Conestoga Marketplace. Also mentioned
was Lincoln Pool being paid off.
c.Library Budget Presentation
Library Director Celine Swan reported that personnel services would increase by 2.89% which
included zero FTE’s. Operating expenses would increase by 6.3% ($32,805) due to inflation with
a forecasted 4% increase for books, materials, databases, supplies, postage, and technological
needs. Mentioned were Capital Projects of an updated library camera system in the amount of
$70,000, replacing two firewalls in the amount of $15,000 and adding a Novelbranch Library
Kiosk in the amount of $40,000.
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Discussion was held on E-books and Hoopla.
d.Emergency Management Budget Presentation
Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund reported personnel services would increase by
2% for all funds with no new FTE, an increase of 5% for 1new FTE for a Public Safety
Dispatcher. Mentioned was being fully staffed was having 3-4 dispatchers on each shift, and the
Erlang Study and the NENA PSAP Staffing Model recommendations on staffing and how they
determine “Average Normal Hours”. With those recommendations personnel services would
increase by 10% for 2 FTE’s. Operating expenses would decrease by 1%. Mentioned were
Capital Projects of a privacy fence on West Property Line at 1210 North Rd to match up with
Fire Station 4 fence in the amount of $12,000, replacement of 2 outdoor sirens in the amount of
$37,000, replacement of UPS batteries (24) in the amount of $13,000, a voting repeater system in
the amount of $30,000, a spare UHF repeater in the amount of $8,000, P25 portable radios for
the director and deputy in the amount of $20,000, a propane tank cover at the Alda Tower in the
amount of $10,000, and 911 Host upgrades to the Next Gen 911 system in the amount of
$48,000.
Discussion was held on staffing and new FTE’s.
3.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Jill Granere
Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.d.
Subject: Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of July 12, 2023 through July
25, 2023 for a total amount of $4,513,130.85
Staff Contact: Patrick (Pat) Brown
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
SAMPLE MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS: None
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.e.
Subject: Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc.
(Heartland Events Center) for Ratification of Nomination and Election of Board of
Directors
Staff Contact: Roger Steele
BACKGROUND: At the December 21, 1998 City Council Meeting, Resolution #98-332
was adopted supporting the application of Fonner Park to the Internal Revenue Service
for a 501(c)(3) exemption for construction and operation of an Exposition and Events
Center. This approval created the formation of the Fonner Park Exposition and Events
Center, Inc. The Internal Revenue Service requires the election of the members of the
Board of Directors of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. be ratified by the
Grand Island City Council. The appointments of Steve Dowding, Steve Kunzman, Matt
Maser, and Cindy Johnson to the Board of Directors for the Fonner Park Exposition and
Events Center, Inc. are recommended.
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
SAMPLE MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Letter
2. Letter
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.f.
Subject: #2023-183 - State Fair EMS Service Agreement
Staff Contact: Cory Schmidt
BACKGROUND: Since 2010, Grand Island has been home to the Nebraska State Fair.
During the 11-day event, more than 300,000 people on average will visit the fair. Due to
the various activities offered at the fair as well as the large number of people, on site
emergency medical service is needed for the safety of all those who attend.
DISCUSSION: The Nebraska State Fair wishes to enter into a service agreement with
the City of Grand Island Fire Department to provide emergency medical services at the
2023 Nebraska State Fair. In exchange for $34,200, the City of Grand Island Fire
Department will provide on-site emergency medical service for each of the 11 days of
the fair. The service agreement amount is based on the FY 2023 fee schedule. Each
day, two to six Grand Island Fire Department (GIFD) personnel will be on site at the fair
from 8 am to midnight to provide emergency medical services. Most of the GIFD
personnel assigned to State Fair duties will be working outside of their normal
scheduled hours and will be compensated at their respective overtime rate of pay.
FISCAL IMPACT: Revenue from the service agreement will cover the costs of
providing the service.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue presented in this motion
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RECOMMENDATION: City Administration recommends the Council approve the
service agreement with the Nebraska State Fair.
SAMPLE MOTION: Move to approve as recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agreement
2. Resolution
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NSF Service Agreement Page
SERVICE AGREEMENT 2023 NEBRASKA STATE FAIR Aug. 25 – Sept. 4, 2023 DATED: July 14, 2023
Between these parties:
Promoter. Nebraska State Fair Board dba Nebraska State Fair (NSF)
PO Box 1387 Grand Island, NE 68802
o) 308-382-1620 Contact: Jaime Parr
p) 308-382-1710 e) jparr@statefair.org
Contractor. Grand Island Fire Department PO Box 1968 / 100 East First Street Grand Island, NE 68801 o) 308-385-5444 ext. 229 Contact: Cory Schmidt p) 308-385-5423 e) corys@grandisland.com
PURPOSE and CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The purpose of this agreement is for Contractor to provide Emergency Medical Response service August 25 –
September 4, 2023, as agreed upon by both parties, stated here. Documents are being defined as the “Service Agreement, Addendum A and Addendum B. The terms contained in Addendum A and B are incorporated into the
Service Agreement as if fully set forth herein, are essential terms and are binding upon Contractor. TERMS The work shall be performed at Fonner Park, Grand Island, NE, home of Nebraska State Fair. The term of the agreement shall begin August 25, 2023 and end September 4, 2023. Contractor shall report to the Executive Director for the term of this agreement.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Responsibilities and deliverables for Contractor and Nebraska State Fair are outlined in Addendum A. Any changes in service needs shall require a separate, signed addendum dated and signed by both parties. COMPENSATION
In exchange for services identified in Addendum A, Contractor shall be paid by NSF a flat sum of $34,200.00. Payment shall be provided in full when all services are completed. Payment will be made on or about September 8, 2023. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All services performed (creations, materials, ideas, brands, and other intellectual property) which are developed by Contractor for NSF under terms of this agreement shall belong exclusively to NSF. NSF shall be the sole owner of
all copyrights, patents, etc. developed from this agreement with right to change, edit, sell or distribute to anyone. HOLD HARMLESS The State Fair agrees to indemnify the City and hold the City harmless from any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, liability, and expense in connection with loss of life, personal injury, and/or damage to property caused by any act, omission, of the State Fair or its subcontractors, agents, or employees. The City agrees to indemnify the State Fair and hold the State Fair harmless from any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, liability, and expense in connection with loss of life, personal injury, and/or damage to property caused by act or omission of the City or its contractors, agents, or employees. The indemnification provided in this paragraph does not affect the State Fair’s limitations of liability set forth in other paragraphs of this agreement.
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NSF Service Agreement Page
SEVERABILITY & NONPERFORMANCE Both parties reserve the right to terminate the agreement for any reason. Termination of this agreement requires
written notice to either party. NSF reserves the right to immediately terminate Contractor for nonperformance, as determined in the sole discretion of NSF, of any portion of this agreement. INSURANCE
Contractor is required to obtain the required insurance coverages for this agreement. See Addendum B. ________________________________ _________________________________ Signature, Contractor Signature, Nebraska State Fair
_______________________ ________________________
Date Date
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NSF Service Agreement Page
ADDENDUM A Purpose Statement: Contractor’s chief responsibility is to provide First Aid Response and transport service for Nebraska State Fair (11-day event). The Contractor will: 1. Provide Emergency Crew (1 EMT, 1 Paramedic) on-site from 8 am – midnight daily and a second Emergency Crew from noon – 8:00 pm daily, (time may be adjusted with NSF Executive team) August 25 through September 4, 2023. Plus, Contractor will provide a third Emergency Crew or firetruck with Emergency Crew for standbys, as requested in #2. 2. Special Events that require Standby Ambulance and Emergency Crew include: a. Bull Riding 7:00 – 9:00 pm Friday, August 25 (US Foods Outdoor Arena). Standby ONLY.
b. ATV Big Air Tour 7:00 – 9:00 pm Saturday, August 26 (Anderson Field). Standby ONLY.
c. Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull 6:00 – 8:30 pm Sunday, August 27 (Anderson Field).
d. Antique Tractor Pull 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Saturday, September 2 (Grand District). Standby ONLY.
e. Ranch Rodeo 5:00 – 7:00 pm Saturday, September 2 (US Foods Outdoor Arena). Standby ONLY.
f. Ultimate Bull Fighting 7:00 – 9:00 pm Sunday, September 3 (US Foods Outdoor Arena). Standby
ONLY.
g. High School Rodeo 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday, September 4 (US Foods Outdoor Arena).
Standby ONLY.
h. Championship Demolition Derby 2:00 – 5:30 pm Monday, September 4 (Anderson Field).
3. Other large gatherings that do not require standby Medical Team:
a. Nebraska’s Largest Classroom – Grade School Classrooms on Grounds Friday (8/25), Tuesday
(8/29), and Wednesday (8/30).
b. Older Nebraskans Day Concert HEC 2:00 pm on Monday (8/28). Capacity around 5,000 (HEC).
c. Outdoor Concerts – Anderson Field on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, August 30, 31
and September 1, 2. Anticipated capacity is to be approved for up to 9,000.
4. Ambulance will be spotted in a location on the Fonner Park grounds, that provides efficient and effective
emergency response (in the area where the scheduled event occurs).
5. Consult and work closely with Executive Director regarding schedule planning, necessary changes or
adaptations.
6. Provide proactive service abiding by the laws of the State of Nebraska and Nebraska State Fair rules and
regulations.
7. Provide the Executive Director with daily reports as well as a final report of all First Aid point of contacts
and Response activity.
8. Attend daily Team Gatherings tentatively scheduled 8:00 am each day of the State Fair (2nd Floor of Admin
at Board Room).
9. Provide (1) – “Gator” type IJTV equipped with secure backboard transport capability.
Nebraska State Fair Will:
1. Provide all necessary gate admission and parking for Emergency Service Providers: Anticipated need is for
six (6) Gate Admission credentials for working GIFD Personnel and Inspector(s).
2. Provide Emergency vehicle ingress and egress to assist with patron care.
3. Allow Inspectors to travel on bicycle or GIFD provided golf cart to fulfill inspection duties.
4. One (1) UTV (Gator/Kubota/etc.) for Emergency Crew to install their universal transport insert.
5. Make sincere effort to have two (2) golf carts available for regular use by City inspectors as needed. Not
expected to be a daily need.
6. No other compensation shall be provided.
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NSF Service Agreement Page
ADDENDUM B
Contractors need to make evident certificates of the following minimum coverages. Such certificates shall be
included with the hotel proposal:
• Workers’ Compensation insurance meeting the statutory requirements of the State of Nebraska
• Employers’ Liability insurance providing limits of liability in the following amounts:
o Bodily injury by accident: $100,000 each accident
o Bodily injury by disease: $500,000 policy limit
o Bodily injury by disease: $100,000 each employee
• Commercial General Liability insurance providing limits of liability in the following amounts, with
aggregates applying separately on a “per project” basis:
o General Aggregate $1,000,000
o Product/completed operations aggregate: $1,000,000
o Personal and advertising injury liability: $1,000,000
Per occurrence: $1,000,000
Fire legal liability: $ 50,000
If the Contractor does not carry its own required insurance coverage or fails to return proof of such by the due date,
Nebraska State Fair may at its option obtain through an insurance carrier the necessary coverages noted by this
agreement. The expense of this coverage will be billed to the Contractor. Nebraska State Fair Board is listed as
additional insureds as respects insured’s operations.
LIABILITY
The Contractor agrees to hold Nebraska State Fair Board (legal entities, employees, board members and thereof)
harmless from any liability, cost or expense in connection with or growing out of any claim whatsoever for injury,
loss or damage to person and/or property at activities involved with this agreement in or upon the NSF premises, its
facilities and appurtenances OR any transportation of persons, property or items in any way related to NSF.
I acknowledge that I have read the above insurance and liability requirements and acknowledge my organization’s
responsibility as such.
_________________________ ______________________________ _____________________
Printed Name Signature Date
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R E S O L U T I O N 2023-183
WHEREAS, Grand Island has been home to the Nebraska State Fair since 2010; and
WHEREAS, More than 300,000 people visit the Nebraska State Fair each year; and
WHEREAS, The Nebraska State Fair wishes to enter into a service agreement with the
Grand Island Fire Department for onsite, emergency medical services; and
WHEREAS, The Grand Island Fire Department will be compensated $34,200 in
exchange for providing emergency medical service at the 2022 Nebraska State Fair.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, move to approve the service agreement between the
Nebraska State Fair and the City of Grand Island Fire Department for emergency medical
services.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2023.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
Jill Granere, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.g.
Subject: #2023-184 - Approving Agreement for the Nebraska Public Transportation
Assistance Program for FY 2024
Staff Contact: Keith Kurz, Charley Falmlen
BACKGROUND: The City of Grand Island is responsible for ensuring provision of
public transportation trips originating or terminating within the urbanized area of the City
of Grand Island. All such trips utilize Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307
Urbanized Area Formula Grants.
The FTA 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grants reimburse a portion of the costs
associated with operating transit service. Additionally, 5307 Urbanized Area Formula
Grants reimburse the City for a portion of the public transit project administration
conducted by the Public Works Transit Division. FTA reimburses the City for capital
expenses at a ratio of 80/20, and operating expenses at a ratio of 50/50.
Funds are available through the State of Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance
Program to aid the City in meeting the required matching funds. If awarded, these
State funds will be used towards the City’s local matching obligation for 5307 Urbanized
Area Formula Grants.
Funds from the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Program are competitive,
and the City must complete a new application every year. Last year, the City of Grand
Island was awarded Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Program funding in the
amount $239,982.00 for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
DISCUSSION: On May 9, 2023, via Resolution No. 2023-114, City Council authorized
the Mayor to sign the 2023-2024 Nebraska Public Transportation Assistant Program
Application requesting State funds in the amount of $382,497.95.
Public Works Transit Division is requesting a resolution to enter into the agreement for
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matching funds under the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance program in the
amount of $382,498.00.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City's matching funds are in the proposed FY 2023-2024
budget.
ALTERNATIVES: It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning
the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue presented in this motion.
RECOMMENDATION: City Administration recommends that the Council approve the
agreement for the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Program to aid the City
in providing public transit services.
SAMPLE MOTION: Move to approve as recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Application
2. Agreement
3. Resolution
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by the State of Nebraska, Department of
Transportation, hereinafter referred to as "Department," and the City of Grand Island, hereinafter
referred to as "Contractor," is for the purpose of providing partial funding of Contractor's Public
Transportation System (hereinafter referred to as “Project”), from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2024.
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Public Transportation Act as provided by Neb.Rev.Stat. §13-1201
through 13-1214 (Reissue 2016), established a public transportation assistance program to provide
State financial assistance to qualified eligible recipients, and
WHEREAS, the Contractor qualifies as an eligible recipient of public transportation assistance,
and
WHEREAS, the Contractor has agreed to operate, or contract for the operation of, a public
transportation system for the duration of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor has the capability to provide local matching funds of an amount
equal to that provided by the Department;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of these facts the parties agree as follows:
Section 1 PROJECT SCOPE
The Contractor shall undertake and complete the Project as described in its Application for the
Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Program, hereinafter referred to as “Project Application”,
filed with and approved by the Department, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
Section 2 REDUCED FARES
The Contractor agrees to offer, on city bus systems included in this Project and operating over
regularly scheduled routes, a reduced fare to the elderly and handicapped not to exceed one-half of
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the rates generally applicable to other persons at peak hours for each one way trip. The Contractor
may designate certain peak hours during which this section shall not apply.
Section 3 AGREEMENT PERFORMANCE TERM
The Agreement performance term shall be from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2024.
Section 4 FUNDING
The Department’s share shall not exceed State funds of $382,498 or 50% of net eligible operating
costs whichever is smaller. The fulfillment of this dollar amount will be contingent upon the availability
of State funds during the Agreement performance term referred in Section 3.
Section 5 PROJECT COST
The Department shall subsidize a percentage of the eligible operating deficit and the Contractor
agrees to provide, from local sources, funds in an amount equal to the Department subsidy. The
Contractor shall initiate and pursue to completion all actions necessary to enable the Contractor to
provide its share of the Project costs at or prior to the time that such funds are needed to meet Project
costs. The Contractor further agrees no refund or reduction of the amount so provided will be made,
unless there is at the same time, a refund to the Department of a proportionate amount.
Section 6 PROJECT EQUIPMENT USES
The Contractor agrees the Project equipment shall be used as described in the approved Project
Application for the duration of its useful life. If, during such useful life, any Project equipment is not
used in this manner or is withdrawn from service, the Contractor shall immediately notify the
Department and shall dispose of such equipment in accordance with procedures acceptable to the
Department.
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Section 7 LEASES OR SUBCONTRACTS
Anytime the Contractor leases or subcontracts with a third party for the operation of public
transportation, the requirements and stipulations contained herein shall be held applicable to the
third party. All third party subcontracts shall be approved by the Department, prior to execution by
the Contractor.
Section 8 RECORDS AND REPORTS
(a) ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTING RECORDS
The Contractor shall keep and maintain satisfactory records with regard to the use of the property
in accordance with the Accounting Manual and submit to the Department upon request such
information as is required in order to assure compliance with this Section and shall immediately
notify the Department in all cases where the service offered is changed substantially from that
described in the Project Application. The Contractor shall establish and maintain, in accordance
with requirements established by the Department in the Accounting Manual, separate accounts for
the Project, either independently or within its existing accounting system, to be known as the Project
Account.
(b) PROJECT COSTS DOCUMENTATION
All charges to the Project Account shall be supported by properly executed invoices, contracts or
vouchers evidencing in proper detail the nature and propriety of the charges, in accordance with the
Accounting Manual.
(c) CHECKS, ORDERS AND VOUCHERS
Any check or order drawn by the Contractor with respect to any item which is or will be chargeable
against the Project Account will be drawn only in accordance with a properly signed voucher then
on file in the office of the Contractor stating in proper detail the purpose for which such check or
order is drawn. All checks, invoices, contracts, vouchers, orders or other accounting documents
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pertaining in whole or in part to the Project shall be clearly identified, readily accessible, and to the
extent feasible, kept separate and apart from all other such documents.
(d) REPORTS
The Contractor shall advise the Department regarding the progress of the Project at such times and
in such manner as the Department may require, including, but not limited to meetings and monthly
reports. The Contractor shall submit to the Department, at such time as may be required, such
financial statements, data, records, contracts and other documents related to the Project as may be
deemed necessary by the Department, and shall permit extracts and copies thereof to be made,
during the Agreement period and for three (3) years after the date of final payment.
Section 9 PAYMENTS
(a) The Department shall pay for the eligible costs incurred under the terms of this Agreement and
only those costs properly documented and itemized on the Contractor’s invoice.
(b) Payments shall be made once each month and shall be for costs incurred within the scope of
this Agreement. The Contractor shall submit monthly invoices and such invoices, or supplements
thereto, shall be the basis of payment. The final invoice (for the month of June) must be submitted
to the Department no later than August 15th following the close of the Agreement performance term.
Any invoices received after that date will be paid from funds authorized for the following fiscal year’s
agreement. The invoices shall be signed by a duly authorized representative of the Contractor,
certifying that all of the items therein are true and correct. Payment shall be made subject to pre-
audit processes by duly authorized representative(s) of the Department. The Department, upon
receipt of the proper invoices, will make every reasonable effort to provide payment to the Contractor
within (15) calendar days.
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Section 10 INSPECTIONS AND AUDIT
The Contractor shall permit the Department, or its duly authorized representative(s), to inspect all
vehicles, facilities and equipment engaged by the Contractor as part of the Project, all transportation
services rendered by the Contractor by the use of such vehicles, facilities and equipment and all
relevant Project data and records. The Contractor shall also permit the Department or its duly
authorized representative(s) to conduct audit procedures of the financial records and accounts of
the Contractor pertaining to the Project.
Section 11 TERMINATION
Either party may, by written notice to the other party, terminate the Project and cancel this
Agreement after thirty (30) days’ notice for any of the following reasons:
(1) The Contractor discontinues providing the transportation services as agreed;
(2) The Contractor takes any action pertaining to this Agreement without the approval of
the Department and which under the procedures of this Agreement would have required the
approval of the Department;
(3) The commencement, prosecution or timely completion of the Project by the Contractor
is, for any reason, rendered improbable, impossible or illegal;
(4) The Contractor shall be in default under any provision of this Agreement;
(5) The Contractor fails to provide sufficient matching funds as defined in its Project
Application; or
(6) The Contractor desires termination for any reason.
Section 12 AGREEMENT CHANGES
Any proposed change in this Agreement shall be submitted to the Department for its prior approval.
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Section 13 PROHIBITED INTERESTS
Any member, officer, or employee of the Contractor shall comply with appropriate State Statutes
concerning any interest, direct or indirect in this Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
Section 14 NONDISCRIMINATION
The Contractor agrees to abide by the provisions of the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act as
provided by Neb.Rev.Stat. §48-1101 through 48-1126 (Reissue 2010), and all regulations relative
to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, Title 49
CFR, Parts 21 and 27 as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and hereby made a part of this
Agreement.
Section 15 CLAIMS
The Contractor indemnifies, saves and holds harmless the Department and all its agents and
employees of and from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action of whatever nature
or character arising out of or by reason of the work to be performed by the Contractor hereunder
and further agrees to defend at its own sole cost and expense any action or proceeding commenced
for the purpose of asserting any such claim of whatever character arising as a result of the action
taken hereunder by the Contractor. It is further agreed that any and all employees of the Contractor
and all other employees except employees of the Department while engaged in the performance of
any work or services required or provided for herein to be performed by the Contractor shall not be
considered employees of the Department, and that any and all claims that may or might arise under
the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Nebraska on behalf of said employees while so
engaged on any of the work or services provided to be rendered herein shall in no way be the
obligation or responsibility of the Department.
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Section 16 INSURANCE
The Contractor shall maintain in amount and form satisfactory to the Department such insurance or,
if permitted by law, Contractor shall maintain a self-insurance program as will be adequate to protect
it and the subcontractor, if any, in case of accident. As a minimum, the coverage shall consist of not
less than the following amounts: 1. Workers’ Compensation - Statutory
2. Bodily Injury and Property Damage - with a combined single limit of liability of $500,000 each occurrence or Bodily Injury General and Automobile $250,000 each person General and Automobile $500,000 each occurrence Property Damage General and Automobile $250,000 each occurrence General $500,000 each aggregate
The insurance referred to in Number 2 above shall be written under Comprehensive General and
Comprehensive Automobile Liability Policy Forms, including coverage for all owned, hired, and non-
owned automobiles. The Contractor may at his option provide the limits of liability as set out above
by a combination of the above-described policy forms and excess liability policies. Contractor shall
verify compliance with this section by submitting a copy of its Certificate of Insurance, or if self-
insured, a letter to this effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the duly authorized representative
of the Contractor and Department effective the day and year below written.
EXECUTED by the Contractor on ____________________________
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND BY ______________________________ TITLE ______________________________ EXECUTED by the Department on ___________________________
STATE OF NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
___________________________________ Jodi Gibson Local Assistance Division Manager
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AGREEMENT NO. PI2378
City of Grand Island RPT-M401(2024)
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EXHIBIT A
NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSES
During the performance of this Agreement, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “contractor””), agrees as follows:
(1) Compliance with Regulations: The Contractor will comply with the Regulations of the Department of Transportation relative to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation (Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 21 and 27, hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement. (2) Nondiscrimination: The contractor, with regard to the work performed by it after award and prior to completion of the contract work, will not discriminate on the ground of handicap, race, color or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials
and leases of equipment. The contractor will not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers a program set forth in Appendix “A”, “B” and “C” of Part 21 of the Regulations.
(3) Solicitations for Subcontracts, including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all
solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the contractor for work to be performed under a subcontractor, including procurements of materials or equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the contractor of the contractor’s obligations under this Agreement and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the ground of handicap, race, color or national origin.
(4) Information and Reports: The contractor will provide all information and reports required by the Regulations, or orders and instructions issued pursuant thereto, and will permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the State Highway Department or the Federal Highway Administration to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations, orders and instructions. Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the contractor shall so certify to the State Highway Department, or the Federal Highway
Administration as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
(5) Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the contractor’s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this Agreement, the State Highway Department shall impose such contract sanctions as it or the Federal Highway Administration may determine to be appropriate,
including but not limited to:
(a) withholding of payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor complies, and/or
(b) cancellation, termination or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part.
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AGREEMENT NO. PI2378
City of Grand Island RPT-M401(2024)
CN 42845H Page 2
(6) Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor will include the provisions of paragraph (1) through
(6) in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, order, or instructions issued pursuant thereto. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the State Highway Department or the Federal Highway Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions of noncompliance: Provided, however, that, in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the contractor may request the Department to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the Department, and in addition, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
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R E S O L U T I O N 2023-184
WHEREAS, The City of Grand Island is responsible for ensuring provision of
public transportation trips originating or terminating within the urbanized area of the City of
Grand Island. All such trips utilize Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Urbanized Area
Formula Grants; and
WHEREAS, The FTA 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grants reimburse a portion
of the costs associated with operating transit service; and
WHEREAS, additionally, 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grants reimburse the
City for a portion of the public transit project administration conducted by the Public Works
Transit Division; and
WHEREAS, FTA reimburses the City for capital expenses at a ratio of 80/20, and
operating expenses at a ratio of 50/50; and
WHEREAS, such State funds will be used towards the City’s local matching
obligation for 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to sign the 2023-2024 Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Program Agreement.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2023.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
Jill Granere, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.h.
Subject: #2023-185 - Approving Change Order No. 2 for Lift Station No. 17
Improvements; Project No. 2021-S-9
Staff Contact: Keith Kurz
BACKGROUND: The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska was
awarded a $1,574,703.47 contract on July 26, 2022, via Resolution No. 2022-186, for
Lift Station No. 17 Improvements; Project No. 2019-S-9.
On October 11, 2022, via Resolution No. 2022-282, City Council approved Change
Order No. 1 in the amount of $93,123.10 to address a sanitary sewer main repair in the
immediate vicinity of Lift Station No. 17. This change order resulted in a revised
contract amount of $1,667,826.57.
Lift Station No. 17 Improvements; Project No. 2021-S-9 is for the relocation and
construction of a new sanitary sewer lift station that will replace the existing lift station
which is currently located north of the intersection of South Locust Street and Exchange
Road, on the west side of South Locust Street. Due to lack of space, the replacement
lift station would more than likely go on the east side of South Locust Street. Along with
a new lift station, new force main will need to be installed such that the discharge
location will outlet to manhole 287 just east of the existing lift station. Also included will
be the associated paving, sidewalk, traffic control and all other items needed to
complete the project.
DISCUSSION: Change Order No. 2 to the referenced project is being requested to
address the need for additional pavement removal due to the soil conditions found
under South Locust Street in order to provide a safe working trench, as well as provide
a time extension for completion due to electrical building delivery delays. Change
Order No. 2 will result in a contract increase of $42,548.30, resulting in a revised
contract amount of $1,710,374.87. A time extension to the original contract is also
requested from September 15, 2023 to November 17, 2023.
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FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are in both the approved FY23 budget and the proposed
FY24 budget.
ALTERNATIVES: It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning
the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue presented in this motion.
RECOMMENDATION: City Administration recommends that the Council approve
Change Order No. 2 for Lift Station No. 17 Improvements; Project No. 2021-S-9 with
The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska.
SAMPLE MOTION: Move to approve as recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Change Order No. 2
2. Resolution
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CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT:Lift Station No. 17 Improvements; Project No. 2021-S-9
CONTRACTOR:The Diamond Engineering Company
AMOUNT OF CONTRACT: $1,574,703.47
CONTRACT DATE: July 27, 2022
Address the need for additional pavement removal due to the soil conditions found under South Locust Street
in order to provide a safe working trench, as well as provide a time extension for completion due to electrical
building delivery delays.
Item
No.Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price
CO2-1 ADD TEE AND REROUTE DEWATERING
WATER TO SOUTH LAKE
1.00 LS $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00
CO2-2 EPOXY COAT EXISTING MANHOLE LEFT
IN PLACE
1.00 LS $ 8,400.00 $ 8,400.00
CO2-3 COAT CHIMNEY & RIN OF MANHOLE IN
SOUTH LOCUST STREET
1.00 LS $ 1,100.00 $ 1,100.00
CO2-4 REMOVE AND RELAY 24” RE RCP
1.00 LS $ 2,100.00 $ 2,100.00
CO2-5 REMOVE AND RELAY 15” RCP (WEST
SIDE)
1.00 LS $ 1,110.00 $ 1,110.00
CO2-6 1 NEW PIECE OF 15” RCP
1.00 LS $ 280.00 $ 280.00
CO2-7 WELL CASING ABANDONMENT
1.00 LS $ 1,560.00 $ 1,560.00
CO2-8 ADDITIONAL 10” CONCRETE PAVEMENT
203.00 SY $ 126.10 $ 25,598.30
Change Order No. 2 Total =$ 42,548.30
Contract Price Prior to this Change Order…………………………………… $ 1,574,703.47
Change Order No. 1 Increase………………………………………………… $ 93,123.10
Increase Resulting from this Change Order……………………….………… $ 42,548.30
Revised Contract Price Including this Change Order…………….………… $ 1,710,374.87
Notice to Proceed Date ………………………………………………..……… July 27, 2022
Original Completion Date ………………………………………………...…… August 15, 2023
Change Order No. 1 Revised Completion Date ……………………….…… September 15, 2023
Change Order No. 2 Revised Completion Date …………………………….. November 17, 2023
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C i t y o f G r a n d I s l a n d | C h a n g e O r d e r N o . 2
L i f t S t a t i o n N o . 1 7 I m p r o v e m e n t s ; P r o j e c t N o . 2 0 2 1 - S - 9
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
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R E S O L U T I O N 2023-185
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2022, via Resolution No.2022-186, the City of Grand
Island awarded The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska the bid in the
amount of $1,574,703.47 for Lift Station No. 17 Improvements; Project No. 2021-S-9; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2022, via Resolution No. 2022-282, City Council
approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $93,123.10 to address a sanitary sewer main
repair in the immediate vicinity of Lift Station No. 17; and
WHEREAS, additional pavement removal is necessary, as well as provide a time
extension for completion due to electrical building delivery delays; and
WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 2;
and
WHEREAS, the result of such modifications will increase the contract amount by
$42,548.30 for a revised contract price of $1,710,374.87; and
WHEREAS, a time extension to the original contract is also requested from
September 15, 2023 to November 17, 2023.
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 in the amount of $42,548.30 between the
City of Grand Island and The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska to
provide the modifications.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2023.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
Jill Granere, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.i.
Subject: #2023-186 - Approving Bid for Platte Generating Station Turbine Overhaul
2023
Staff Contact: Ryan Schmitz, Stacy Nonhof
BACKGROUND: A major inspection and overhaul of the turbine generator at the Platte
Generating Station is performed every six years. The next overhaul is scheduled for
the Fall of this year, 2023. During this inspection, the turbine generator is completely
disassembled and all components are cleaned, inspected, repaired or replaced as
necessary. Specifications were developed by the plant maintenance staff to include all
labor to open, inspect, clean, and close the turbine and the generator. The
Specifications include hourly rates for additions or reductions in the repair labor amount
as the full scope of work is not known until the unit is disassembled and
inspected. Separate specifications are being developed for parts and materials, on-
site/off-site machining, and generator inspection contracts.
DISCUSSION: Specifications for the Platte Generating Station Turbine Overhaul 2023
were advertised and issued for bid in accordance with the City Purchasing Code. Bids
were solicitated from five (5) potential bidders and there were four (4) responsive
bidders. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $1,700,000.00. Bids were
publicly opened on July 11, 2023.
Bidder Bid Amount
EthosEnergy Power
Plant Services
$ 364,287.00
S.T. Cotter Turbine
Services, Inc.
$1,147,972.00
GE Steam Power, Inc. $1,516,077.00
Turbine Pro’s $1,740,599.30
Bids were reviewed by Utility Engineering staff and exceptions or clarifications were
noted. The submittal from EthosEnergy contained pricing and payment terms that were
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unacceptable. The submittal from S.T. Cotter Turbine Services, Inc. contained terms
and conditions that were not favorable to the City of Grand Island. The bid from
Turbine Pro’s was compliant with specifications and within 105% of the engineer’s
estimate.
The bid from GE Steam Power, Inc. was compliant with specifications and less than the
engineer’s estimate. In evaluation of the craft T&M rates, GE using union craft labor
was the most economical to the project.
FISCAL IMPACT: The bid amount of $1,516,077.00 is less than the $1,700,000.00 that
was alloted in the budget.
ALTERNATIVES: It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning
the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue presented in this motion.
RECOMMENDATION: City Administration recommends that Council award the
Contract for the Platte Generating Station Turbine Overhaul 2023 to GE Steam Power,
Inc. of Windsor, CT, as the responsive bidder, with the bid in the amount of
$1,516,077.00.
SAMPLE MOTION: Move to approve as recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Bid Summary
2. Resolution
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: July 11, 2023 at 2:15 p.m.
FOR: Platte Generating Station Turbine Overhaul 2023
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ESTIMATE: $1,700,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 520
PUBLICATION DATE: June 22, 2023
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 5
SUMMARY
Bidder: Turbine PRO’s S. T. Cotter Turbine Services, Inc.
Rogers, MN Clearwater, MN
Bid Security: Cashier’s Check American Mutual Ins. Co.
Exceptions: Noted Noted
Bid Price:
Materials: -0- $ 45,588.00
Labor: $1,740,599.30 $1,143,972.00
Sales Tax: -0-_______ $ 3,419.10
Total Base Bid: $1,740,599.30 $1,147,972.00
Bidder: GE Steam Power, Inc. EthosEnergy Power Plant Services, LLC
Windsor, CT Houston, TX
Bid Security: Atlantic Specialty Ins. Co. Fidelity & Deposit Co.
Exceptions: None Noted
Bid Price:
Materials: -0- 10% estimated
Labor: $1,516,077.00 90% estimated
Sales Tax: -0-_____ N/A______
Total Base Bid: $1,516,077.00 $364,287.00
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cc: Ryan Schmitz, Interim Utilities Director Karen Nagel, Utilities Secretary
Laura McAloon, Interim City Administrator Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Tylor Robinson, Plant Superintendent
Angela Schulte, Utilities Dept. Christy Lesher, Utilities Dept.
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R E S O L U T I O N 2023-186
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Platte Generating
Station Turbine Overhaul 2023, according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities
Department; and
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2023, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, GE Steam Power, Inc. of Windsor, Connecticut, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $ 1,516,077.00; and
WHEREAS, the bid of GE Steam Power, Inc., is less than the estimate for Platte
Generating Station Turbine Overhaul 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of GE Steam Power, Inc. in the
amount of $ 1,516,077.00, for Platte Generating Station Turbine Overhaul 2023, is hereby
approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island and to take all other actions
necessary to effect the purpose of this resolution.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2023.
_______________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Jill Granere, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.j.
Subject: #2023-187 - Approving Telecommunication Services Agreement with
Southwest Power Pool
Staff Contact: Ryan Schmitz, Stacy Nonhof
BACKGROUND: As Grand Island Utilities Department becomes more integrated with
Southwest Power Pool (SPP), communications between GIUD and SPP become more
critical. Currently, communications are accomplished via two cellular connections to a
third party which then communicates to SPP. From a cyber security perspective, these
connections are not ideal. Most larger utilities establish a direct Inter-control Center
Communications Protocol (ICCP) link with SPP. This is the preferred way of
establishing a reliable and secure connection with SPP.
DISCUSSION: The new ICCP link will have an upfront hardware cost of approximately
$3,600 with a monthly cost of $2,200. In addition to providing a more reliable and
secure connection with SPP, the new ICCP link will provide greater flexibility in the
future.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is an upfront hardware cost of approximately $3,600 with a
monthly cost of $2,200.
ALTERNATIVES: It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning
the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue presented in this motion.
RECOMMENDATION: City Administration recommends that the Council approve the
Telecommunication Services Agreement with Southwest Power Pool.
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SAMPLE MOTION: Move to approve as recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agreement
2. Resolution
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CONFIDENTIAL – SPP Matter ID: 23-14138 Revised 07/17/2023
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TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
SOUTHWEST POWER POOL, INC. AND
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This Telecommunication Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into this 8th
day of August 2023, (the “Effective Date”) by and between City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, a company with offices located at 100 East First Street, Grand Island,
Nebraska, (“Customer”), and Southwest Power Pool, Inc., an Arkansas nonprofit
corporation, with its principal office located at 201 Worthen Drive, Little Rock, AR
72223 (“SPP”). Customer and SPP may be individually referred to herein as a “Party”
and collectively as the “Parties.”
In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
Section 1 –Scope of Services
1.1 SPP shall provide the following services to the Customer: telecommunications
services, including access to the SPP telecommunications network (“SPPNet”), provision
of dedicated circuits to provide the requested access as well as monitoring and
maintenance of those circuits (hereinafter referred to as “Services”).
1.2 The respective obligations of the Parties in relation to the Services are identified
in Attachment A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Section 2 – Compensation, Billing and Payment
2.1 Customer agrees to pay to SPP all costs and expenses charged to SPP for the
Services, including, but not limited to, any startup costs not directly paid by Customer
(e.g., circuitry, hardware/software costs, and labor performed by SPP or a designated
contractor), the monthly reoccurring cost required to maintain the Services, and all
related taxes and early termination or other charges.
2.2 SPP shall render to Customer a monthly invoice by regular mail, facsimile,
electronic mail or other acceptable means. Customer shall make payment of the amount
shown by wire transfer to an account specified by SPP not later than the twentieth (20th)
day after receipt of the statement, unless such day is not a business day, in which case the
wire transfer shall be made on the next business day. All such payments shall be deemed
made when said wire transfer is received by SPP. Interest on any unpaid amounts shall
be calculated in accordance with the methodology specified for interest on refunds in the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations at 18 C.F.R. § 35.19a(a)(2)(iii).
Interest on delinquent amounts shall be calculated from the due date of the invoice to the
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date of payment. When payments are made by mail, invoices shall be considered as
having been paid on the date of receipt by SPP.
2.3 Upon Customer’s failure to pay an invoice, SPP may declare a default and
terminate this Agreement, if Customer does not cure default within thirty (30) calendar
days of written notice of default. In the event of a billing dispute between the Parties,
SPP will continue to perform its responsibilities under this Agreement so long as
Customer (i) continues to make all payments not in dispute, and (ii) pays into an
independent escrow account the portion of the invoice in dispute, pending resolution of
such dispute.
Section 3 - Term and Termination
3.1 The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date that it has been executed by
both Parties. The Agreement may be terminated by either Party upon ninety (90)
calendar days prior written notice. SPP shall be compensated for all billable costs
incurred prior to and as a result of such cancellation. The Parties may mutually agree to
allow a shorter notice period, so long as SPP is compensated for any billable costs it may
incur as a result of such earlier termination in accordance with the terms hereof.
Notwithstanding the aforementioned, both Parties agree that, if Customer executes a SPP
Membership Agreement (“MA”), this Agreement will terminate on the effective date of
the executed MA.
3.2 It is the intent of the Parties to allow the full functionality of the Services to occur
without any interruption in normal business. To this end, the Parties shall, and in a
manner consistent with its respective obligations provided in Attachment A, cooperate to
establish the necessary practices, routines, installation of equipment, establishment of
communication links, and all other activities to allow SPP to begin performing the
Services without any such interruption.
Section 4 – Standard of Performance
4.1 SPP shall perform the Services specified in this Agreement in accordance with
Good Utility Practice and shall conform to applicable reliability criteria, policies,
standards, rules, regulations and other requirements of SPP, the North American Electric
Reliability Corporation (“NERC”), Customer’s specific reliability requirements and
operating guidelines (to the extent these are not inconsistent with other requirements
specified in this paragraph), and all applicable requirements of federal and state
regulatory authorities.
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Section 5 – Data, Systems and Personnel
5.1 Customer shall supply to SPP, both initially and throughout the term of this
Agreement, all data that SPP deems necessary to perform the Services under this
Agreement. SPP shall inform Customer of the necessary data and the format and manner
in which it shall be provided prior to the date of transfer.
5.2 Customer shall reimburse SPP in accordance with Section 2 for any and all
equipment necessary to ensure accurate and reliable data connectivity including
hardware, software, circuit upgrades, and maintenance or other charges associated with
such equipment and software.
Section 6 – Confidentiality
6.1 The Parties affirm that all information (including data) designated by each party
as “confidential,” “proprietary,” “Critical Energy Infrastructure Information” (“CEII”), or
other such designation as indicates protection of the material (hereinafter “Confidential
Information”) will be maintained in the strictest confidence and will not be disclosed to
any person or third party other than its officers, directors, employees, agents, consultants,
or attorneys (“Representatives”) who have a need to know, who have been advised of the
confidentiality of the material, and who are under obligations of confidentiality to the
recipient party that are at least as restrictive as those contained herein. The recipient
party shall be responsible for any breach of this Agreement by any of its Representatives.
Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, all information accessed and/or
provided through SPPNet pursuant to this Agreement. Each party that receives the other
party’s Confidential Information (“Recipient”) shall take necessary precautions to
prevent disclosure of Confidential Information to the public or any third party, except as
otherwise permitted in this Section 6.1, and shall safeguard the Confidential Information
of the other party with the same degree of care it safeguards its own information, and in
all cases no less than reasonable care. The obligation with respect to handling and using
Confidential Information as set forth in this Agreement is not applicable to information
that: (a) is now or becomes public through no fault of either Party, or (b) such party
already had knowledge of it from such party’s own work prior to the date of this
Agreement without restriction on disclosure, or (c) such party received it from a third
party, which third party was without known restriction on disclosure, on a non-
confidential basis and not derived from the other party to this Agreement, or (d) is
required by law or regulation to be disclosed, but only to the extent and for the purposes
of such required disclosure, and (e) is disclosed in response to a valid order of a court or
other governmental body of the United States or Canada, or any of their political
subdivisions, but only to the extent of and for the purposes of such order; provided,
however, that disclosing party will, to the extent not prohibited by law, first notify the
other party of the order and permit the party to seek an appropriate protective order.
6.2 No patent, copyright, trademark or other proprietary right or manufacturing or
software license under any patents or copyrights of any party is granted by this
Agreement or by any disclosure of Confidential Information.
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6.3 Confidential Information will be deemed the property of the disclosing party.
Recipient will, within ten (10) business days of a written request by disclosing party,
return all Confidential Information or, if so directed, destroy all such Confidential
Information. Recipient will also within ten (10) business days of a written request by
disclosing party certify in writing that it has satisfied the obligations of such request.
6.4 The Parties will remain bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement with
respect to Confidential Information subject to this Agreement until that Confidential
Information no longer qualifies as Confidential Information.
6.5 Recipient agrees that an impending or existing violation of any term of
confidentiality contained hereunder would cause the disclosing party irreparable injury
for which there would be no adequate remedy at law, and that the disclosing party will be
entitled immediate injunctive relief prohibiting such violation without the posting of bond
or other security, in addition to any other rights and remedies available.
Section 7 – Indemnification, Waiver of Liability and Waiver of Warranty
7.1 SPP, its directors, officers, agents and employees, shall not be liable to Customer
for damages, and Customer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SPP against
and from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, losses and liabilities arising out
of or related to performance of SPP’s obligations under this Agreement; provided,
however, that this section shall not apply to actions which are unlawful, undertaken in
bad faith, or are the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
7.2 Notwithstanding any term to the contrary, neither Party shall be liable to the other
Party for, nor will the measure of damages include, any indirect, incidental, special or
consequential damages arising out of or relating to its performance or failure to perform
under this Agreement, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise.
7.3 SPP MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE CONNECTION WILL BE
UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE; NOR DOES SPP MAKE ANY WARRANTY
AS TO THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM USE OF SPPNET. ANY
INFORMATION OR HARDWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND SPP MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO SPPNET, THE CONNECTION, ANY MATERIAL,
OR ANY HARDWARE PROVIDED BY SPP.
Section 8 - Dispute Resolution
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8.1 Any dispute under this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the
dispute resolution procedures set forth in the SPP Bylaws.
Section 9 – Force Majeure
9.1 For the purposes of this Agreement the expression "Force Majeure" shall mean
any cause affecting the performance by a Party of its obligations arising from acts,
events, omissions, or happenings which are beyond its reasonable control including (but
without limiting the generality thereof) governmental regulations, fire, flood, or any
disaster or a labor dispute.
9.2 Neither Party shall in any circumstances be liable to the other for any loss of any
kind whatsoever including but not limited to any damages whether directly or indirectly
caused to or incurred by the other Party by reason of any failure or delay in the
performance of its obligations hereunder which is due to Force Majeure. If SPP fails to
perform or is delayed in performing due to an act of Force Majeure, Customer shall be
entitled to a refund of any advance payments made up to the date such Force Majeure
event occurs and shall not be required to make further payments until such time as SPP
resumes its full performance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Party shall use all
reasonable endeavors to continue to perform, or resume performance of, such obligations
hereunder for the duration of such Force Majeure event.
9.3 If either Party shall become aware of circumstances of Force Majeure which give
rise to or which are likely to give rise to any such failure or delay on its part, it shall
forthwith notify the other Party by the most expeditious method then available and shall
inform the other Party of the period during which it is estimated that such failure or delay
shall continue.
9.4 If the event of Force Majeure prevents either Party from performing all or a
substantial part of its obligations under this Agreement for a period of ninety (90)
consecutive calendar days then the other Party may terminate this Agreement upon
written notice, provided always that SPP shall be reimbursed by Customer for all direct
costs incurred under this Agreement up to the effective date of such termination, provided
always that such costs shall take account of:
9.4.1 Any recoveries made by SPP pursuant to its insurance policies; and
9.4.2 All charges paid by Customer hereunder.
Section 10 – Amendments to Agreement
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10.1 This Agreement shall not be varied or amended unless such variation or
amendment is agreed to in writing signed by duly authorized representatives of the
Parties.
Section 11 – Notices
11. 1 Notices. Any notice, demand or request required or authorized by this
Agreement to be given by one Party to the other shall be in writing. It shall be personally
delivered, transmitted by telecopy or facsimile equipment (with receipt verbally and
electronically confirmed), sent by overnight courier, or mailed, postage prepaid, to the
other Party at the address designated in this Section 11. Any such notice, demand or
request so delivered or mailed shall be deemed given when so delivered or three (3)
calendar days after mailed.
11.2 Addresses of the Parties. Notices and other communications shall be addressed
to the Parties as set forth below:
If to Customer:
_Travis Burdett_________
_700 E Bischeld St.______
_Grand Island NE 68801__
______________________
______________________
______________________
Phone: _308.385.5466___
If to SPP:
Bruce Rew
Sr. Vice President, Operations
Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
201 Worthen Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223-4936
Phone: (501) 614-3200
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All invoices to Customer shall be sent to:
_ Travis Burdett ________
__700 E Bischeld St.____
__Grand Island NE 68801
______________________
______________________
______________________
Phone: _308.385.5466____
Email: _travis.burdett@giud.com_
Section 12 - Miscellaneous Provisions
12.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed, and governed
by the laws of the State of Arkansas without reference to its choice of law principles,
except to the extent preempted by the law and/or unless a court with jurisdiction rules
otherwise, provided, however, that all matters relating to real property or any interest in
realty shall be governed by the laws of the State wherein such real property or interest in
realty is physically located.
12.2 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be
binding upon the Parties, their respective successors and assigns permitted hereunder, but
shall not be assignable by a Party, by operation of law or otherwise, without the written
approval of the other Party which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, except
that no such approval shall be required for a successor of either Party by reason of a
merger, consolidation, reorganization, sale, spin-off, or foreclosure, as a result of which
substantially all such transmission facilities are acquired by such successor.
12.3 No Implied Waivers. The failure of a Party to insist upon or enforce strict
performance of any of the specific provisions of this Agreement at any time shall not be
construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any extent of such Party’s right to assert or
rely upon any such provisions, rights, or remedies in that or any other instance, or as a
waiver to any extent of any specific provision of this Agreement; rather the same shall be
and remain in full force and effect.
12.4 Severability. Each provision of this Agreement shall be considered severable, and
if for any reason any provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any
person, entity, or circumstance, is determined by a court or regulatory authority of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, then the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and shall in no way be
affected, impaired, or invalidated, and such invalid, void, or unenforceable provision
shall be replaced with a suitable and equitable provision in order to carry out, so far as
may be valid and enforceable, the intent and purpose of such invalid, void, or
unenforceable provision.
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12.5 Renegotiation. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to
any person, entity or circumstance, is held by a court or regulatory authority of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, or if a modification or condition to this
Agreement is imposed by a regulatory authority exercising jurisdiction over this
Agreement, then the Parties shall endeavor in good faith to negotiate such amendment or
amendments to this Agreement as will restore the relative benefits and obligations of
each Party immediately prior to such holding, modification, or condition. If after sixty
(60) calendar days such negotiations are unsuccessful, then either Party may terminate
this Agreement upon ninety (90) calendar days’ prior written notice.
12.6 Representations and Warranties. Each Party represents and warrants to other
signatories that as of the date it executes this Agreement:
12.6.1 It is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws
of the jurisdiction where organized.
12.6.2 Subject to any necessary approvals by federal or state regulatory
authorities, the execution and delivery by each Party, and the performance of its
obligations hereunder have been duly and validly authorized by all requisite action on the
part of the signatories. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the
Parties, and, subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, constitutes the legal,
valid, and binding obligation on the part of each Party, enforceable against it in
accordance with its terms except insofar as the enforceability thereof may be limited by
applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, moratorium,
or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditor’s rights generally, and by
general principles of equity regardless of whether such principles are considered in a
proceeding at law or in equity.
12.6.3 There are no actions at law, suits in equity, proceedings, or claims pending
or, to the knowledge of each Party, threatened against such Party before or by any
federal, state, foreign or local court, tribunal, or governmental agency or authority that
might materially delay, prevent, or hinder the performance by such entity of its
obligations hereunder.
12.7 Further Assurances. Each Party agrees that it shall hereafter execute and deliver
such further instruments, provide all information, and take or forbear such further acts
and things as may be reasonably required or useful to carry out the intent and purpose of
this Agreement and as are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement.
12.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including applicable attachments and their
duly approved replacements, constitute the entire agreement between the Parties with
respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and no previous oral or written
representations, agreements, or understandings made by any officers, agent, or employee
of any Party shall be binding on any such Party unless contained in this Agreement or
applicable attachments.
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12.9 Good Faith Efforts. Each Party agrees that it shall in good faith take all
reasonable actions necessary to permit it and the other Party to fulfill their obligations
under this Agreement. Where the consent, agreement, or approval of any Party must be
obtained hereunder, such consent, agreement, or approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned, or delayed. Where any Party is required or permitted to act, or
omit to act, based on its opinion or judgment, such opinion or judgment shall not be
unreasonably exercised. To the extent that the jurisdiction of any federal or state
regulatory authority applies to any part of this Agreement and/or the transactions or
actions covered by this Agreement, each Party shall cooperate with the other Party to
secure any necessary or desirable approval or acceptance of such regulatory authorities of
such part of this Agreement and/or such transactions or actions.
12.10 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and/or delivered via facsimile or in PDF
format via email, each of which shall be deemed original and binding signatures and all
of which shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused their duly authorized
representatives to execute this Agreement:
CUSTOMER
Roger G. Steele
Name of Authorized Representative
Mayor
Title of Authorized Representative
Signature of Authorized Representative
Date of Execution
SOUTHWEST POWER POOL, INC.
Name of Authorized Representative
Title of Authorized Representative
Signature of Authorized Representative
Date of Execution
Sam Ellis
VP IT
July 27, 2023
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ATTACHMENT A
This Attachment A is hereby incorporated into the TELECOMMUNICATION
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOUTHWEST POWER POOL, INC. AND
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (“Agreement”). In the event of a conflict
between the Agreement and this Attachment A, the terms of this Attachment A shall
control. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.
A. Responsibilities and Obligations
1. SPP Responsibility
SPP will be obligated to perform the following responsibilities during the planning,
implementation and post implementation performance of the Services:
a) SPP will determine the bandwidth of the circuits based on needs as defined
within the “Request for SPPNet Connection,” as may be amended and/or
supplemented from time to time as mutually agreed and without the need for
formal amendment of the Agreement.
b) SPP will provide a “Turnkey System” for communications, a router that will
connect to the circuits and then into the customer’s firewall.
c) SPP will manage the hardware, software, and configuration.
d) SPP will facilitate maintenance as required.
e) SPP will provide 24hour/dayx365days/year monitoring of the equipment and
circuits in accordance with its internal practices and procedures.
f) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement, SPP will not be liable
for any type of intrusion into the Customer’s network.
2. Customer Responsibility
Customer will be obligated to perform the following responsibilities during the
planning, implementation and post implementation performance of the Services:
a) Customer will be responsible for any additional conduit necessary to patch the
circuit into their facility.
b) Customer will be responsible for extending the demarc and any cabling
necessary to connect to their network infrastructure.
c) Customer will be required to rack-mount the equipment.
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d) Customer will provide UPS powering to the provided equipment.
e) Customer will coordinate with SPP and the local carrier to install any circuits.
f) Customer will not be allowed login access to the equipment provided.
g) Customer is responsible for the costs per Section 2.1 of the Agreement and for
yearly maintenance costs incurred by SPP provided by Section A(1)(d) of this
Attachment A.
h) Customer will provide a firewall between the SPP equipment and the
Customer’s network.
i) Customer will be responsible for any NATing to the SPP network.
j) Customer will be responsible for its own compliance with any applicable law
or regulation, including, but not limited to, compliance with NERC Reliability
Standards.
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R E S O L U T I O N 2023-187
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Utilities Department is becoming more integrated
with Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and communications between GIUD and SPP become more
critical; and
WHEREAS, the preferred way of establishing a reliable and secure connection
with SPP is a direct Inter-control Center Communications Protocol (ICCP); and
WHEREAS, the new ICCP link will have an upfront hardware cost of
approximately $3,600 with a monthly cost of $2,200.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Grand Island Utilities Department
enter into the Telecommunication Services Agreement with Southwest Power Pool.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island and to take all other actions
necessary to effect the purpose of this resolution.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2023.
____________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Jill Granere, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.k.
Subject: #2023-188 - Approving Request to Place Historical Markers at Pioneer and
LE Ray Parks
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy
BACKGROUND: The Hall County Historical Society has requested to place historical
markers in Pioneer and LE Ray Parks.
DISCUSSION:
Below is an example of the proposed marker and text.
Pioneer Park
O.A. Abbott: Nebraska’s First Lieutenant
Governor Othman Ali (O.A.) Abbott (1842-
1935) was a Civil War veteran, pioneer lawyer,
Nebraska statesman, and advocate for
women’s rights. From 1861-1865 he served as
First Lieutenant with the 9th Illinois Volunteer
Cavalry and was wounded twice in battle. In
1867 O.A and his brother Marcus were headed
to California when they stopped at their uncle
Chancey Abbott’s home in Wood River,
Nebraska. O.A. decided to remain in Hall County and establish a law office in Grand
Island. Abbott was elected as a member of the first and second Nebraska Constitutional
Conventions in 1871 and 1875. In 1872 he was appointed to complete an unexpired
term in the Nebraska State Senate. He was elected in 1876 as Nebraska’s first
Lieutenant Governor, serving from 1877-1879. O.A. and his wife Elizabeth championed
women’s property rights and suffrage in Nebraska. The Abbotts hosted prominent
suffragists, including Susan B. Anthony, in their Grand Island home. Their daughters,
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Edith and Grace, would become known nationally for their social justice work. Abbott’s
autobiography, “Recollections of a Pioneer Lawyer” was published in 1929 by the
Nebraska State Historical Society.
LE Ray Park
In June 1967, 61 of 93 Nebraska counties were inundated with flood waters with Hall
County and the community of Grand Island receiving the most damage. Grand Island
residents faced a “month-long siege” as rain fell 17 out of 30 days during June 1967. A
record-breaking 14 inches of rain was reported in the city with a nine-day stretch of rain
from June 7-15. June 1967 set a record for the most precipitation in a month since
records were kept starting in 1896. Officials estimated one-third of the city was
impacted by flood waters with the most damage occurring in the south part of the city
near the Wood River. As flood waters from the Platte River overflow poured into the
Wood River drainage area, over 15% of the residents of Grand Island had to be
evacuated as homes, businesses, streets, and underpasses filled with water. 1,800
homes in Grand Island were significantly damaged and several homes collapsed as
basement walls gave way to pressure. State officials estimated $6,634,000 of damage
in Grand Island. No serious injuries or deaths occurred.
FISCAL IMPACT: Hall County Historical Society plans to fund improvements. Minimal
park maintenance upkeep is required.
ALTERNATIVES: It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning
the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue presented in this motion.
RECOMMENDATION: City Administration recommends that the City Council approve
the request to have historical markers placed in Pioneer and LE Ray Park to
commemorate O.A. Abbott and the floods of 1967.
SAMPLE MOTION: Move to approve as recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
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R E S O L U T I O N 2023-188
WHEREAS, The Hall County Historical Society has requested to place historical
markers in Pioneer and LE Ray Parks; and
WHEREAS, the historical markers will commemorate O.A. Abbott and the floods
of 1967.
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 approve the request to place historical markers in Pioneer and LE Ray
Parks.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign all
related documents on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2023.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
Jill Granere, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.l.
Subject: #2023-189 - Approving Renewal of Building Lease with the Nebraska State
Patrol
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy
BACKGROUND: Since the City purchased the former Cornhusker Army Ammunition
Plant (CAAP) to build Heartland Public Shooting Park (HPSP) the City has been leasing
one of the original CAAP buildings to the Nebraska State Patrol for storage.
DISCUSSION: The Parks and Recreation Department recommends renewing the lease
with the Nebraska State Patrol for two additional years. The State Patrol is a reliable
tenant that mows the property, maintains landscaping, completes minor building
repairs, and handles the snow removal. In 2019 the State Patrol agreed to make
improvements to the building which included replacing the roof, mold mitigation, and
HVAC updates. The recommended lease is $1,040.40 annually.
FISCAL IMPACT: The revenue from the lease agreement supports HPSP's operation.
ALTERNATIVES: It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning
the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue presented in this motion.
RECOMMENDATION: City Administration recommends that City Council approve the
resolution authorizing the extension of the lease with the Nebraska State Patrol for an
additional two-year period.
SAMPLE MOTION: Move to approve as recommended.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Lease Agreement
2. Resolution
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65152164-ALDA-CORNHUSKER ARMY PLANT-GRAND ISLAND Page 1 of 2
65152164 Addendum #11 2023-2025
LEASE AGREEMENT - ADDENDUM #11
This Lease Agreement - Addendum #11, hereinafter this “Addendum,” by and between City of Grand Island,
as “Lessor,” and Department of Administrative Services, State Building Division, as “Lessee,” acting on behalf of
Nebraska State Patrol, as “Tenant Agency,” for storage space located at:
Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant Site, Building A-30
Grand Island, NE
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee entered into that certain Lease Agreement, commencing May 22, 2001 and
ending on April 30, 2002; renewed by Resolution 2002-67 (Addendum #1), dated March 12, 2002; renewed by
Resolution 2003-155 (Addendum #2), dated June 10, 2003; renewed by Resolution 2004-74 (Addendum #3), dated
April 13, 2004; renewed and modified by Resolution 2005-141 (Addendum #4), dated May 10, 2005, for electrical
upgrade; renewed by Addendum #5, dated May 1, 2007; renewed by Addendum #6, dated May 1, 2009; renewed by
Addendum #7, dated May 1, 2011; renewed by Addendum #8, dated May 1, 2013; renewed by Addendum 9, dated
May 1, 2015; and modified by Addendum #9 commencing August 1, 2019 and ending July 31, 2021; and modified by
Addendum #10 commencing August 1, 2021 and ending July 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee desire to renew the terms of this Lease; and
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee agree to increase the Rent; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties amend this Lease,
as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. As to Section 2. TERM OF LEASE, the Term of this Lease shall be renewed for a two (2) year renewal period
commencing August 1, 2023 and ending on July 31, 2025.
2. As to Section 3. RENT as Provided in Original Lease, it shall be deleted in its entirety and the following
shall be inserted in its place:
3. NO OTHER CHANGES. Unless expressly amended hereby, all other terms and conditions contained in this
Lease shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect, and are hereby ratified and confirmed. To the extent of
any conflict between the provisions hereof and this Lease, the provisions of this Addendum shall govern and control
and shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and
assigns.
Lease Term SF Annual Rent Monthly Rent
August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2025 4,755 $1,040.40 $86.70
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65152164 Addendum #11 2023-2025
4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Addendum shall be effective as of August 1, 2023.
5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Addendum constitutes the entire and integrated agreement between Lessor
and Lessee relating to the subject matter of this Addendum and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements,
or representations, between the parties, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subjects of this
Lease.
6. COUNTERPARTS. This Addendum shall be executed in duplicate original, each of which shall be deemed
to the an original, but both of which, together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Addendum as of the day and year last below written.
LESSEE:
___________________________________________________ ______________________
Brent D. Flachsbart, Administrator Date
Administrative Services, State Building Division
LESSOR:
___________________________________________________ ______________________
Roger Steele, Mayor Date
City of Grand Island
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF NEBRASKA, COUNTY OF ___________________
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______day of _______________ 2023 by Roger
Steele, Mayor, on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
________________________________________
Affix seal here. Notary Public Signature
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R E S O L U T I O N 2023-189
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is the owner of an approximately 420 acre
tract of land at the former Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant, which has several buildings
which were leased by the US Army Corp of Engineers during their ownership of the property;
and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2021, by Resolution 2021-354, the City approved a
Building Lease with the Nebraska State Patrol; and,
WHEREAS, within Addendum #11 the Nebraska State Patrol would like to renew
the lease until July 31, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Building Lease at the former
Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant is hereby authorized to be renewed for an additional two
years to the following Lessee in accordance with the Building Lease.
Lessee Description Rental
Nebraska State Patrol Storage building $1,040.40/yr.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and
directed to sign on behalf of the City of Grand Island, the Agreement by and between the City
and the Nebraska State Patrol.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2023.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
Jill Granere, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.m.
Subject: #2023-190 - Approving Cedar Hills Trail Grant Application
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy
BACKGROUND: The Parks and Recreation Department is proposing to submit a grant
application to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The application will be
requesting up to $245,525.00 to assist in funding of the estimated $306,906.25 total
project, replacing an existing asphalt trail with a new concrete trail at Cedar Hills Park in
southwest Grand Island.
DISCUSSION: The 2018 Grand Island Metropolitan Area Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan identified the Cedar Hills Trail as one of the top ten priority trails for
construction within the community. The goals of this study were to develop and
maintain the foundation for a strong trail system to include bicycle and pedestrian
facilities in the planning of new community parks and open spaces.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City’s estimated match of $61,381.25 will be funded with Food
and Beverage proceeds. Replacing the asphalt trail with concrete will have long-term
maintenance savings. Work is to be done in fiscal 2023-24.
ALTERNATIVES: It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning
the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue presented in this motion.
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RECOMMENDATION: City Administration recommends that Council approves the
grant application to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to replace the asphalt
trail with a new concrete trail and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents.
SAMPLE MOTION: Move to approve as recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Trail Narrative
2. Resolution
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City of Grand Island Cedar Hills Trail Renovation
Libby Finochiaro, Grants Administrator
LibbyF@grand-island.com
July 2023
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CONTENTS
Executive Summary .............................................................................................. 3
Project Location .................................................................................................... 4
Project Description ............................................................................................... 5
Local Planning ....................................................................................................... 6
Maintenance Plan ................................................................................................. 7
Appendix ............................................................................................................... 8
Appendix A .................................................. Project Location Map
Appendix B ..................................................................... Plat Map
Appendix C ............................... Legal Ownership Documentation
Appendix D ...................................................................... Site Plan
Appendix E ............................................. Environmental Documentation
Appendix F ................................... Regional Planning Documents
Appendix H ............................................................ Itemized Cost Estimate
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Executive Summary
The City of Grand Island is excited to present the Cedar Hills Trail Renovation Project for
consideration for funding under the Recreational Trails Program. This multi-modal
recreational trail project will replace existing dilapidated asphalt along a popular .45
loop in Cedar Hills Park with PCC pavement. The trail has multiple areas of damage along
its path including cracks, holes and washouts. This renovation project will ensure the
trail is safe for all users and continues to be a recreation destination in Grand Island.
Image 1: Cedar Hills Trailhead looking east.
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Project Location
Image 2: Project Location Map
The Cedar Hills Trail is located in southwest Grand Island at Cedar Hills Park between
40°53'38.1"N 98°23'46.0"W - 40.893787, -98.392730. The entire project area is legally
owned by the City of Grand Island, no property acquisition or right of way will occur as
of a result of this project. There are no known environmental or historical preservation
concerns within the project area. The project is not within a flood plain, nor are there
any stream crossings along the trail. There are no railroad crossings involved in this
project.
The park features a neighborhood playground, swings, picnic areas and basketball hoops
shaded under mature trees. The park is located near Grand Island Regional Medical
Center (.75 miles), Heartland Lutheran High School (.30 miles), and the Stuhr Museum
(1.1 miles). The area is characterized by single family homes, agricultural land and
commercial properties.
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Project Description
The Cedar Hills Trail is a .45 loop trail that is a popular destination for walkers, runners
and cyclists in southwest Grand Island that has significantly deteriorated over time. The
existing trail has washouts, holes and cracks that present safety hazards to trail users.
The replacement of this trail is critical to ensuring its continued safe use in our
community.
The Cedar Hills Trail Renovation project will replace an existing neighborhood park
asphalt trail with PCC pavement. The new trail will be a .45 miles loop that is 10’ wide
and 6” thick. If the City of Grand Island is awarded this generous opportunity, we are
prepared to begin seeking bids for the engineering and design upon award notification
in January of 2024. This process is expected to take three to six months to complete
with construction beginning in June 2024 and project completion expected by the end of
September 2024.
Images 3 & 4: Damage to the Cedar Hills Trail
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Local Planning
The 2018 Grand Island Metropolitan Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan identified
the Cedar Hills Trail with the top ten priority trails for construction within the
community. The goals of this study were to develop and maintain the foundation for a
strong trail system and including bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the planning of new
community parks and open spaces. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan study
included public involvement through:
• Stakeholder Groups
• The Bicycle and Pedestrian Survey
• Area Workshops
• Community Workshops
• Public Comment Period from May 24, 2018-June 11, 2018
• Public Open House at the Grand Island Public Library on May 29, 2018
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Grand Island Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee Meetings.
Image 5: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan meeting
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Maintenance Plan for Cedar Hills Trail
City of Grand Island
Non-motorized Trail
The maintenance of the Cedar Hills Trail will be the responsibility of the City of Grand Island
Parks and Recreation Department. The city will utilize paid full time and seasonal employees to
perform regular maintenance of the trail to include: trash removal, graffiti control, mowing, edging,
sweeping and seasonal snow and ice removal. Regular inspection of the trail, signage and park facilities
will occur to look for signs of damage and regular repairs will be included in the Parks and Recreation
Operations budget.
The City of Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department budgets annual trail maintenance at
$2,000 per square mile, and the Cedar Hills Trail is budgeted to receive approximately $1,000 of
annual trail maintenance funding from the Parks and Recreation Operations budget.
Maintenance Activities:
• Edging
• Erosion Control
• Graffiti Control
• Mowing
• Signage Repair
• Snow and Ice Removal
• Sweeping
• Trail Repair
• Trash Removal
• Weed Control
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Appendix A: Project Location Map
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Appendix B: Plat Map
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Appendix C: Legal Ownership Documentation
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Appendix D: Site Plan
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Appendix E: Environmental Documentation
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Appendix F: Local Planning
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Appendix G: Itemized Cost Estimate
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R E S O L U T I O N 2023-190
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department is
applying to the FY23 Recreational Trails Grant through the Nebraska Game and Parks
Commission for federal assistance to restore the Cedar Hills Trail at Cedar Hills Park.
WHEREAS, the Cedar Hills Trail has damage to the asphalt throughout the trail
path that needs to be removed and replaced with PCC pavement; and
WHEREAS, the cost for the removal and replacement of the .45 mile Cedar Hills
Trail is estimated at $306,906.25 with $245,525.00 of that cost being requested in federal grant
funding and $61,381.25 is requested in local match funding for FY24; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island will commit the necessary financial
resources to operate and maintain the completed trail in a safe and attractive manner; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island will comply will all rules and regulations of
the Recreational Trails Program, applicable Executive Orders and all state laws that govern the
grant application during the performance of the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island comply with the Federal disability access
and use standards where they can be reasonably applied, in accord with the American with
Disability Act of 1991; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the FY23 Recreational Trails Grant
application and $62,381.25 local match in FY24 is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such grant application on behalf of the City of Grand Island, including any
agreements, contracts or other documents that are required by the State of Nebraska or the
Federal Highway Administration.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2023.
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Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
Jill Granere, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 8.n.
Subject: #2023-191 - Approving Amended Interlocal Agreement with the Community
Redevelopment Authority regarding Compensation to the City for Providing Staff for
the Community Redevelopment Authority
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
BACKGROUND: The Community Redevelopment Authority and the City of Grand
Island entered into an interlocal agreement to have the Regional Planning Director act
as Director of the CRA beginning July 1, 2005. According to the terms of the agreement
the CRA would pay 10% of the Director's salary and benefits and 10% of the planning
department's secretary's salary and benefits to offset the cost this service.
In 2007, for the 2008 budget, this agreement was amended with the CRA paying 20%
of the Director’s benefits and salary. In 2010 the salary and benefits for that position
from 10% to 20% for the next fiscal year. The CRA Board passed an amendment to the
interlocal agreement to increase the payment to the City at their meeting on June 9,
2010.
In 2010, for the 2011 budget, this agreement was amended with the CRA paying 20%
of the Planning Secretary’s (Administrative Assistant) benefits and salary. In response
to the actual work load over the past several years staff is recommending and the CRA
has approved a third proposed amendment that would increase the percentage of the
Director’s salary and benefits to 30% and included 5% of the Planner 1’s salary and
benefits.
DISCUSSION: Discussions on these changes were part of the budgeting process at the
CRA, County and City. The 2023-2024 budget for the Hall County Regional Planning
Department was prepared with these changes. The CRA approved and signed the
amended agreement at their meeting on July 12, 2023. A copy of the approved
amendment is attached.
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FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed agreement will lower the City and County shares of
the Planning Department Budget as additional cost will be covered from the CRA
budget. This is a shift in cost not an overall reduction in cost.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Move to approve the amendments to the interlocal agreement
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
RECOMMENDATION: Move to approve as recommended.
SAMPLE MOTION: Move to approve as recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Amendment 1 and 2
2. Amendment 3
3. Resolution
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R E S O L U T I O N 2023-191
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2005, by Resolution 2005-191, the City of Grand Island
approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Grand Island Community
Redevelopment Authority (CRA) which directed that the Regional Planning Director would
serve as the Director of the CRA; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2007, by Resolution 2007-234, the City of
Grand Island approved an amendment to that Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the
CRA, and
WHERAS, on June 22, 2010, by Resolution 2010-179, the City of Grand
Island approved an amendment to that Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the CRA, and
WHEREAS, according to the terms of the amended Interlocal Agreement,
20% of the Director’s salary and benefits are paid by the CRA and no provisions were made
for any portion of the Planner I’s salary and benefits were made; and
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2023, the CRA Board passed an amendment wherein
the CRA would pay 30% of the Community Development Director’s salary and benefits
along with 5% of the Planner I’s salary and benefits; and
WHEREAS, the titles of positions have changed since the 2010 amendment
all employ titles will be updated to match the current position title; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved the
amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement setting out such changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the amendment to the
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Community Redevelopment Authority 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, August 8, 2023.
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Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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Jill Granere, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 9.a.
Subject: Public Hearing on Request from LHTN Nails & Spa, LLC dba Pro Nails,
1115 Allen Drive, Suite B for a Class "I" Liquor License
#2023-192 - Approving Request from LHTN Nails & Spa, LLC dba Pro Nails, 1115
Allen Drive, Suite B for a Class "I" Liquor License and Liquor Manage Designation for
Lich Nguyen, 215 West 12th Street, Hastings, Nebraska.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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:
1. 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;
2. To encourage temperance in the consumption of alcoholic liquor by sound and
careful control and regulation of the sale and distribution thereof; and
3. 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: LHTN Nails & Spa, LLC dba Pro Nails, 1115 Allen Drive, Suite B, Grand
Island, Nebraska has submitted an application for a Class "I" Liquor License. A Class "I"
Liquor License allows for alcohol on sale only inside corporate limits.
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
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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.
Also submitted was a request for Liquor Manager Designation for Lich Nguyen, 215
West 12th Street, Hastings, Nebraska. Staff recommends approval of the liquor license
contingent upon final inspections and liquor manager designation for Lich Nguyen, 215
West 12th Street, Hastings, Nebraska contingent upon completing a state approved
alcohol server/seller program.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact.
ALTERNATIVES: It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning
the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue presented in this motion.
RECOMMENDATION: 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 as recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Police Report
2. Map
3. Resolution
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07/28/23
Grand Island Police Department
Officer Report for Incident L23071961
Nature: Liquor Lic Inv Address: 1115 ALLEN DR; Ste B
Location: PAON Grand Island NE 68803
Offense Codes:
Received By: Dvorak T How Received: T Agency: GIPD
Responding Officers: Dvorak T
Responsible Officer: Dvorak T Disposition: CLO 07/28/23
When Reported: 11:11:52 07/25/23 Occurred Between: 11:11:52 07/25/23 and 11:11:52 07/25/23
Assigned To: Detail: Date Assigned: **/**/**
Status: Status Date: **/**/**Due Date: **/**/**
Complainant:
Last: First:Mid:
DOB: **/**/**Dr Lic:Address:
Race: Sex: Phone:City: ,
Offense Codes
Reported:Observed:
Circumstances
LT24 LT24 Specialty Store
Responding Officers: Unit :
Dvorak T 309
Responsible Officer: Dvorak T Agency: GIPD
Received By: Dvorak T Last Radio Log: **:**:** **/**/**
How Received: T Telephone Clearance: CL CL Case Closed
When Reported: 11:11:52 07/25/23 Disposition: CLO Date: 07/28/23
Judicial Status:Occurred between: 11:11:52 07/25/23
Misc Entry:and: 11:11:52 07/25/23
Modus Operandi: Description : Method :
Involvements
Date Type Description
07/25/23 Name Huynh, Chung Hoa spouse
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07/25/23 Name Nguyen, Lich Hongthi Owner
07/25/23 Name Pro Nails and Spa, business
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Narrative
309 Pro Nails
Lich Hongthi Nguyen is the owner of the Limited Liability Corporation LHTN Nails
and Spa, doing business as Pro Nails. Nguyen has applied for a Class I Liquor
License; beer, wine and distilled spirits on sale only; for her spa location at
1115 Allen Drive Suite B.
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Responsible LEO:
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Approved by:
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Date
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Supplement
309 Lich at Pro Nails
Grand Island Police Department
Supplemental Report
Date, Time:7-27-23
Reporting Officer:Sgt Dvorak #309
Unit #:CID
Lichthi Nguyen is the sole owner of LHTN Nails and Spa LLC; doing business as
Pro Nails. That business was located in the Conestoga Mall for several years,
but did not have a liquor license. Pro Nails recently moved to 1115 Allen Drive
Suite B, and have now applied for a Class I license; beer, wine, distilled
spirits; on sale only.
I checked the business name in our local database. I found no calls or entries
for that business or former location. I noted that Lichthi is married, to Chung
Huynh, and they reside in Hastings. Chung signed the spousal affidavit of non
participation. The application indicates that Lich and Chung have resided in
Hastings since at least 1994. I checked and found no warrants for their arrest.
I then utilized local Spillman files, State NCJIS database, and a paid law
enforcement only site to perform a background check. I found no local issues of
concern. Lich had no violations/convictions listed in State of NE records. Her
husband, Chung, had a DUI in 1993, but that charge was later "set aside" by the
State. No other violations/convictions were noted. The law enforcement only
database mainly covers items of a civil nature, such as bankruptcies and liens.
I
noted none of those type entries for either.
I arranged for NSP Investigator Todd Suchsland and I to meet with Lich Nguyen at
the Pro Nails location on 7-26-23. Lich explained that while she understands
English well, she does not speak it comfortably, so her cousin was there to help
with translation. We met Alan Nguyen Compton, who advised he helps with Lich's
business activity when he can, but is not a partner or involved in the LLC. Alan
advised that Lich was located in the Conestoga Mall for about ten years, but
moved to this location in April due to rising rates and much confusion over the
future of the mall.
Suchsland covered Commission related concerns and questions. Lich advised that
she will only offer single service wine and wine cooler type beverages. She does
not plan to make the alcohol available to every customer. She often gets groups
of ladies in for mani/pedis before weddings and birthdays. Those groups of
ladies are the types of customers to be served wine.
Lich said she plans on being the only employee, of five others, that will serve
the wine. She will only stock single serve (5 oz pour) wine and wine coolers.
The refrigeration/storage area is not accessible to the public. I stressed
cooperation with GIPD, and covered related questions regarding intoxicated
customers and disturbances. I don't believe that either will be much of an issue
due to the nature of the business.
The Grand Island Police Department does not object to LHTN Nails and Spa LLC,
DBA Pro Nails, being granted a Class I Liquor license; on sale only beer, wine
and distilled spirits; for select customers at Pro Nails.
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R E S O L U T I O N 2023-192
WHEREAS, an application was filed by LHTN Nails & Spa, LLC dba Pro Nails,
1115 Allen Drive, Suite B has submitted an application for a Class “I” Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island
Independent as required by state law on July 29, 2023; such publication cost being $14.40; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 8, 2023 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:
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____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-
identified liquor license application for the following reasons:_________
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____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of Lich Nguyen,
215 West 12th Street, Hastings, Nebraska for Liquor Manager
Designation.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2023.
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Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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Jill Granere, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 9.b.
Subject: Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant 2023 Annual
Action Plan
#2023-193 - Approving the Community Development Block Grant 2023 Annual Action
Plan
Staff Contact: Amber Alvidrez
BACKGROUND: A large part of the planning process for this Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) model is the creation of the 3, 4 or 5-year Consolidated Plan, and
the Annual Action Plan. The Consolidated Plan represents the City’s goals for CDBG
funding in broad scope, it identifies the areas and focus of CDBG priorities.
The City has a 5-year Consolidated Plan which is currently in place and covers the time
period of 2019-2023. The Three Priorities outlined in the Consolidated Plan are as
follows in order of identified importance:
• Increase Quality & Affordable Housing Options
• Cultivate Small and Emerging Businesses
• Support Public Services for Neighborhoods and Vulnerable Populations
The Annual Action Plan breaks down the priorities and lists specific dollar amounts and
projects that will be funded in the assigned year. A separate Annual Action Plan is
prepared for each Fiscal Year. The public hearing today is to discuss the planned
programs for the 2023 Annual Action Plan.
DISCUSSION: The City will be receiving an annual allocation of CDBG funds in the
amount of $339,000. This Annual Action Plan will also include $200,000 of CDBG funds
that are from a previous program year. These funds were originally allocated to a
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project that could no longer move forward and needs to be reprogrammed and
allocated again in the 2023 Annual Action Plan. This gives the plan a total amount of
$539,000 to allocate to projects within the City of Grand Island. Projects being included
within the 2023 Annual Action Plan are outlined in the Power Point presentation
and below:
$65,000- Program Administration
$23,900- First Light Child Advocacy Center
$10,100- YMCA- Closing the Educational Gap
$15,000- H3C Early Learning Scholarships
$130,000- Heartland United Way Rental Rehab Program
$100,000- H3C Childcare Facility Rental Rehab.
$195,000- Public Works Curb Ramp Project
Total: $539,000
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact.
ALTERNATIVES: It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning
the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Accept the 2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG Activities.
2. Do not accept the Development of 2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG Activities.
RECOMMENDATION: City Administration recommends that the Council accept the
2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG Activities.
SAMPLE MOTION: Move to approve as recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2023 Annual Action Plan Final
2. 2023 Annual Action Plan
3. Resolution
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Community Development Block Grant
2023 Annual Action Plan
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Review of Priority Needs
2019-2023 Consolidated Plan Goals
Increase Quality & Affordable Housing
Cultivate Small & Emerging Businesses
Support Public Services for neighborhoods and vulnerable populations
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Projects to Receive Funding
The 2023 Annual Action Plan outlines the planned uses of $539,000 of CDBG funding.
the following projects are included in the plan:
$65,000- Program administration
$23,900- First light Child Advocacy Center
$10,100- YMCA Closing the Education Gap
$15,000- H3C daycare scholarship
$130,000- Heartland United Way Rental Rehab Program
$100,000- H3C Childcare Facility Rehabilitation
$195,000- Public Works Curb Ramp project.
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The 2023 Annual Action Plan is a document which works within and coordinates with the 2019-2023
Consolidated Plan. These documents provide the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) with information on the City of Grand Island's intended use of funds that have been
awarded to the City of Grand Island, through HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program. The City allocates the CDBG annual funding to public, private or non-profit parties consistent
with HUD program goals and requirements. The CDBG program objectives include providing decent
housing, creating suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities. Through a
review of housing market, community development, homeless needs, and economic development data
and an evaluation of past performance in the City's HUD funded programs, the City has developed the
following priority needs for the use of these funds:
•Increase and Quality & Affordable Housing Options
•Cultivate Small and Emerging Businesses
•Support Public Services for Neighborhoods and Vulnerable Populations
The City of Grand Island’s Consolidated Plan follows requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD), and uses HUD's format and data tables required for the plans. Grand
Island's Consolidated Plan is implemented and updated through Annual Action Plans and Consolidated
Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPER). The Action Plans establish the priority for projects and
funding for the upcoming year. The CAPER report details the results of funded projects during the
individual project years.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
The Annual Action Plan defines the one-year activities in relationship to the five- year goals of the
Consolidated Plan Covering program years 2019-2023. Below is a brief description of the anticipated
outcomes for the program year 2023 in response to each proposed Consolidated Plan goals.
1. Increase Quality and Affordable Housing
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Within the 2023 annual Action plan the City plans to address quality and affordable housing
issues through partnering with the Heartland United Way. This partnership will implement a
rental rehab program within the city of Grand Island. With currently growing diversity and new
comers arriving in Grand Island into a very stressed housing market many rental units available
do not meet the needs of the vulnerable families that are in need of a residence. This program
would aid landlords in making repairs or necessary modifications when a LMI renter is renting
the unit. It is expected to help with items such as wheel chair ramps, safety issues, or
modifications due to medical needs. In turn renters will go through a series of rent courses to
learn how to become responsible tenants.
2. Cultivate Small and Emerging Businesses:
The City plans to work with Hall County Community Collaborative to implement a Child Care
Facility Rehab Program. Childcare providers are an essential part of our community, a continual
problem that has been seen is that childcare centers have been unable to operate successfully
while charging rates that cover the needs of the facility. It has been noted that many childcare
centers within the City are in need of community aid to continue providing this service. The H3C
has many partnerships with local daycare providers, and this program will aid with the cost of
necessary repairs for providers, the goal of this program is to not only retain childcare services
but much needed jobs as well. It is anticipated that majority of the rehabilitation projects
completed will be to correct code/licensure violations.
The City continues to partner with The Railside Downtown Business Improvement District to
implement the Small business Rental Assistance Program which is funded from previous annual
allocations but still utilizing the funding available. Railside Small Business Rental Assistance will
provide new or small business aid in the form of rental assistance, if occupying a space in the
blighted and substandard area number one within the City of Grand Island. The anticipated
outcome of this project is that 8-10 quality business candidates will be recruited/supported
while starting or expanding a new business in the down town area of Grand Island. The
candidates go through a rigorous application process that involves, aid that is free of charge to
create extensive business plans and pro forma in order to educate owners to aid in successful
small businesses from the UNO business office located in Grand Island. Support Public Services
for Neighborhoods and Vulnerable populations.
3. Support Public Services for neighborhoods and vulnerable populations.
Throughout the many discussions for uses of the 2023 CDBG Annual allocation it was decided
majority of the funds would not only benefit low to moderate income persons but aid in
meeting the needs of vulnerable populations. This will be done by implementing much needed
services through partnerships with local organizations. First light Child Advocacy Center meets
the needs of child abuse victims within our community. This agency is currently expanding their
services to include a triage center that can be utilized by Grand Island PD, and Health and
Human services. Currently when youth are removed from a dangerous situation and waiting for
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foster care or short term placement, these youth tend to wait at GIPD, health and human
services building while this placement is found. This triage center will allow a safe and
welcoming space for vulnerable youth who are needing a place to stay will other
accommodations are made. This triage center will be a very short term stay for individuals, but
will include onsite medical, mental health services and provide any necessity items that children
may need such as a few changes of clothing, tooth paste/brush, etc. the triage center will also
have security systems put in place so that PD or Health and Human service investigators have
access to computers and necessary items to continue the investigation while at the Center, to
alleviate the victim from needing to be moved to several locations. The funds allocated to the
project are anticipated to be utilized by purchasing the equipment, furniture and items needed
for the triage center.
Other projects specifically placed in the 2023 annual action plan will address daycare cost. H3C
and YMCA are both stated within the plan to utilize CDBG funding to carry out daycare
scholarship/aid programs. The cost of daycare is a hardship for many families within our
community, these funds will be used to help low to moderate income families with those cost.
The City of Grand Island public works department will also be utilizing CDBG funding to place
curb ramps throughout the city, to make sidewalks and safe pedestrian areas more accessible by
removing architectural barriers.
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
Below are the accomplishments that were allocated funds from previous years but had
accomplishments throughout the 2022 program year.
•Railside Downtown Business Improvement District’s Small business Rental Assistance program
was able to utilize CDBG funds to aid 1 small business to open doors or expand in the down
town area of Grand Island.
•Housing Improvement Partnership’s Housing Rehab program this program is being implemented
by the Habitat for Humanity this funding is being utilized to provide the annual “Rock the Block”
event, this is an annual event that takes place in September each year and will complete small
rehab to provide a better living environment to LMI households. Currently this year’s event is
has not taken place but at minimum 4 households will receive repairs.
•Hope Harbor a local women, children and family shelter has been able to acquire property
located directly next to the current facility with the use of CDBG funds. This property will be
turned into a location for a new complex that will house transitional housing and low income
permeant housing for those that may need constant services in order to remain independent.
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•In 2019 the Literacy Council of Grand Island utilized funds to purchase a new building to provide
literacy skills to those in need. TLC served a total of 386 students to date and of those 338 were
low to moderate income.
•Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership also was allocated funds for emergency
payment program. The program began in February 2023 and to date has provided aid to 42 Low
to moderate income households, and totals at helping 88 individuals avoid homelessness.
Funds were used to assist residents with rent arrears, past due mortgage payments, utility
payments and past due utility payments.
•YMCA was able to utilize CDBG funding to provide LMI families daycare financial aid. These
funds were treated as a scholarship. This allowed the YMCA childcare center the ability to
accept more families receiving state subsidies into the childcare program. This program started
in the summer of 2021 and to date has served 396 low income families.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
The Community Development Staff coordinates, prepares and implements any plans created to
be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development in regards to CDBG funds
that the City of Grand Island receives. In order to so in the most transparent and efficient way
the Community development Staff utilizes the approved Citizen Participation Plan. The most
recent version of the plan was approved by Grand Island City Council on 5/12/2020. This plan
requires that sufficient notice is given for public meetings, hearings and comment periods. The
plan also requires that at a minimum 2 public meetings are held to present the anticipated
possible use of federal funding. The Community Development Division utilizes the Entitlement
stakeholders group to aid in consultation when creating the Annual Action Plan. This
Committee is made of 7 representatives, one from each of the following community
groups/organizations:
Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation
Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce
Hall County Housing Authority
Grow Grand Island
Community Redevelopment Authority
City Administrator or designee
The seventh voting member shall be a member of the Grand Island City Council, as appointed by
Mayor.
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Recommendations for use of funding is discussed and made throughout public meeting of the
entitlement stakeholders, these recommendations are then written into plan and presented at a
City Council meeting for approval to submit the created document to HUD.
5. Summary of public comments
At this time now comments from the general public have been submitted. Discussions
pertaining to the recommended use of funding are included in the meeting minutes and are
attached at the end of the plan and may be viewed on the City website.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
No comments have been accepted.
7. Summary
The community Development division began the process of creating this plan in January
of 2023. Applications were able to begin being accepted on January 15th until March 15th. The
application window was open for 90 days, throughout that time the Community development
Administrator spoke to community organizations, provided a CDBG workshop for those
interested in the grant, as well as published the opportunity in the newspaper and did an radio
interview on the program application. A total of four entitlement stakeholders’ committee
meetings were held to discuss the potential projects and use of funding between April and
June. These meetings included, CDBG program overview, applicant presentations, and funding
recommendations included in the plan. The full Plan was available beginning Thursday July 7,
2023 and closed on August 6th, 2023. The final public hearing will take place on August 8, 2023
at the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator GRAND ISLAND Community Development Division
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Amber Alvidrez
Community Development Administrator
City of Grand Island
100 East First Street
Grand Island, NE 68802-1968
308-385-5444 ext. 212
Ambera@grand-island.com
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The City of Grand Island adopted a Citizen Participation Plan to ensure consistent outreach efforts within
the community and utilizes the plan during the development of the 2023 Annual Action Plan. The City
coordinated with local non-profits, housing providers, private developers and local employers while
developing the 2019-2023 Consolidated plan goals and develops programs that will help meet the goals
identified in the consolidated plan. The City of Grand Island has a unique committee that acts as the
review board and makes recommendation to City Council for funding allocations, this committee is
known as the Entitlement Stakeholders and is comprised of representation from the 5 local
organizations listed below and 2 members from City administration/ City Council:
•Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation
•Grow Grand Island
•Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce
•Community Redevelopment Authority
•Hall County Housing Authority
•City Administration
•City Council
By using the representation of these organizations the City is able obtain a diverse set of views to help
meet the community needs while planning the Annual Action Plan. All meetings of the Entitlement
Stakeholders committee follow the Nebraska open Meetings Act allowing for citizen participation.
The City of Grand Island‘s Regional Planning department does have a Hazard mitigation plan that is
updated every 5 years. The purpose of this plan is to produce a program of activities that will best tackle
Hall County’s hazard and flood problems and meet other, community-specific needs. Another item that
analyzes Hazard mitigation is the Hall County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) which is
committed to improve the public’s awareness of possible chemical hazards located in Hall County, and
to ensure the proper resources and planning regarding the safety of our communities.
The City of Grand Island has recognized the issues surrounding the availability of broadband in our
community. While there are multiple internet service providers within Grand Island that offer high
speed internet in the form of Cable and DSL some households may not be served due to a variety of
different issues. Although it can be presumed that household income is one of the main issues, at this
time there is no one entity in the City who has documented information on the amount of low income
households that do or do not have internet services within their home. The City of Grand Island, Public
Library and Public Schools all are working towards making sure low income families have access to
broadband. The Public Schools within Grand Island currently supplies Ipad tablets to all students that are
enrolled in the 6th grade or higher, each tablet has the possibility to link to other wireless connection
networks and allows for the students to use the tablet in other locations outside of school. The Public
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schools does offer a program for severely low income families and currently provides internet connect
for around 50 households in Grand Island. If a family does not have internet connection within their
home they may visit one of the many restaurants, shopping areas and/or the local Library. The Grand
Island Public Library currently offers free wireless internet to any resident of Grand Island when they
visit the Library. The Library is currently working on starting a new program that will include mobile
libraries with books and internet that can be set out in different neighborhoods within the community
that are in need. The City is always on the lookout for ways that may help narrow the digital divide with
the use of CDBG funds as well as utilizing other funding sources as well.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(l))
Throughout the process of developing the Annual Action Plan, the City provides opportunities for the
public to give input and feedback at public meetings and through public comment periods. There is a
representative at every public meeting from the Hall County Housing Authority and other non-profit
agencies are invited to join. By having the Entitlement Stakeholders Committee the City is able to have a
coordinated approach when developing the Annual Action Plan and to ensure that available resources
are fully utilized and leveraged.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
Community Development Division staff participates with the area’s service providers to enhance the
community's comprehensive Continuum of Care system to end homelessness and meet the needs of
vulnerable populations within the City. This dynamic partnership includes collaborative efforts of a
variety of community groups, government agencies and a coalition of more than 40 public service
providers.
Additionally, the City of Grand Island enhances coordination of public, private, and non- housing
providers, human service agencies, and social service providers through the following actions:
•Continues to work closely with the Hall County Housing Authority in addressing low-income
housing needs
•Prioritize housing needs, provide services, and maximize the use of federal, state, and local
funds for affordable housing, community development, and related services through the
creation of the Housing Improvement Partnership.
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•Participating in coordinated efforts for services assisting low-income, at-risk, and homeless
individuals and families.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City of Grand Island does not receive ESG funds.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
The table below illustrates the groups involved in the creation of the plan.
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
Agency/Group/Organization Hall County Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
1
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted during 2023 Annual Action
plan preparation process.
Agency/Group/Organization Grand Island Area Chamber of
Commerce
Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
Market Analysis
Economic Development
2
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted during 2023 Annual Action
plan preparation process.
Agency/Group/Organization Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leaders
3
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
Market Analysis
Economic Development
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted during 2023 Annual Action
plan preparation process.
Agency/Group/Organization Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization
Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Economic Development
4
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted during 2023 Annual Action
plan preparation process.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
No agencies were intentionally omitted.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead
Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of
Care Hope Harbor
The local CoC which meets monthly to have a coordinated outreach approach for services identifies
homelessness, rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention as a priority of the group. The attending
service providers help strengthen the Continuum of Care strategy and meet the needs for reducing
the amount of individuals reported within the Point in time count.
Narrative (optional)
Point In time tables from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Center on Children, Families and the Law are attached at the end of the document
labeled as Attachment I for viewing
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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The City of Grand Island’s existing Citizen Participation Plan was reviewed and utilized during the creation of the 2023 Annual Action Plan. A draft
Annual Action Plan was made available for review before being adopted by the City of Grand Island and subsequently being submitted to HUD.
Opportunities for citizen involvement occur in the initial stages of developing the Annual Action Plan as well as during the implementation of
activities. All meetings of the Entitlement Stakeholders Committee must following the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, and welcomes members
from the community to participate in meetings where plans are discussed.
The opportunities include:
•Participation in public hearings to discuss needs, available funds and project/program activities
•Participation in meetings with committees and focus groups involved in planning housing and community development activities
•Review and comment on proposed plans and activities such as: The Fair Housing Plan- Analysis of Impediments and Housing Study, The
Citizen Participation Plan, The Consolidated Plan, The Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER).
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
N/A No comments were
received
No comments were
received
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
2.Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
This community
provided an overview
of the CBDG program
and current needs
within the
community.
No comments were
received
No comments were
received
2 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
4/20/2023 Public
hearing- applicants
presented the
proposals to the
Entitlement
stakeholders.
Committee
discussion funding
recommendations for
2022 AAP.
no comments were
submitted
no comments were
submitted
3 Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
4/27/2023 Public
Meeting- Entitlement
stakeholders.
Committee
discussion funding
recommendations for
2023 AAP.
no comments were
submitted
no comments were
submitted
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
4 Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
5/23/2023 Public
Meeting- Entitlement
stakeholders.
Committee
discussion funding
recommendations for
2022 AAP.
no comments were
submitted
no comments were
submitted
5 Public Comment
period
Non-
targeted/broad
community
July 8-August 7, 2023
: 30 day public
comment period,
Community
development division
will accept comments
from general public
on the 2023 Annual
Action Plan
no comments were
submitted
no comments were
submitted
6 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
8/8/2023 public
hearing at regularly
scheduled City
Council meeting and
City Council Approval
of Plan for submittal
to HUD
no comments were
submitted
no comments were
submitted
Table 3 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Grand Island’s CDBG allocation for FY 2023 is $339,000. The City proposes the use of the funds, be used for Public facilities, economic
development activities, public services and program administration. Within this Annual Action Plan the City is also reallocating $200,000 from
the 2021 annual action plan. Throughout the 2019 program year the City of Grand Island restructured our current Revolving Loan Fund to allow
financial aid to local small businesses in smaller funding awards with a commitment to repay 50% of awarded funds back to the Revolving Loan
Fund. This was meant to help local small businesses within Grand Island overcome hardships that are common to small businesses. Due to this,
the businesses who were awarded funds will be making payments back to the City of Grand Island, the City estimates approximately $10,000 will
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be replaced back into the Revolving Loan Fund throughout the program year.
At this point and time, the City of Grand Island is not receiving HOME funds or ESG funds.
Anticipated Resources
Expected Amount Available Year 1ProgramSource
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Public-
Federal
Public Services,
economic
Development,
housing, public
improvemens.
$339,000 $10,000 $200,000 $549,000 0 Funds being returned to
the revolving loan fund
are a part of the
economic development
program. As such they
are allocated to the
activities tied to the RLF
program but have not
been obligated to an
individual business.
$200,000 from previous
years allocations
Table 3 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
At this time the City of Grand Island does not require a local match from sub grantees although the City plans on using funds, whenever possible,
to assist community groups and organizations in leveraging resources. This means the City will consider projects a priority if the CDBG funds will
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be used as a leverage to further secure additional funding to conduct a project on a scale much larger than would have been possible with CDBG
funds alone.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) currently owns a single property in the City of Grand
Island. The CRA is an entity that operates separate from the City, but it is managed by Chad Nabity, the
Regional Planning Director for the City of Grand Island. This property could be used in future
development to help fulfill the goals expressed in the consolidated plan. It is, however located on a
prominent corner at one of the City entrances and is likely to be developed for commercial purposes.
The City of Grand Island has a long term plan for upgrading all public sidewalks in the City for ADA
Accessibility. These improvements will occur with the publicly owned right-of-way. These activities
specifically support our goal to “Support Public Services for vulnerable population”.
Discussion
No further discussion necessary.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Increase Quality and
Affordable Housing
Options
2019 2023 Housing Community
Development
City of
Grand Island
Meeting housing
needs for LMI
households
CDBG:
$130,000
Households benefited:
2 Cultivate Small and
Emerging Businesses
2019 2023 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City of
Grand Island
Aiding for small
business for job
retention and creation
CDBG:
$100,000
Businesses assisted: 8
Businesses Assisted
3 Support Public
Services for
vulnerable
population
2019 2023 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City of
Grand Island
Support for
vulnerable populations
CDBG:
$309,000
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities
Low to moderate
income persons
benefitted: 250
Program administration
costs
Table 5 – Goals Summary
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The Community Development Division organizes a group of stakeholders comprised of City staff and
community members to prioritize all projects. Project readiness and compliance with National
Objectives guide the prioritization of projects. Prioritized applications are recommended to The City of
Grand Island City Council. The following section describes proposed programs, projects, and activities
that will be funded subject to the resources available in the annual allocation. This Annual Action Plan is
consistent with the statutory goals outlined in the strategies and the priority needs listed in the 2019-
2023 Consolidated Plan.
Projects
#Project Name
1 2023 Program Administration
2 First Light Child Advocacy Center
3 YMCA closing the Education Gap
4 H3C Daycare scholarship
5 Heartland united way- Rental Rehab
6 H3C Childcare Facility Rehab
7 Public Works- Curb Ramp Project
Table 4 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The City of Grand Island continues to select projects that not only will continue to make progress
towards goals that were stated in the City of Grand Island's 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan, but also
projects that will have an sustainable impact on the City of Grand Island moving forward with the
growth of the population. A continually problem that the City has recognized is the need for affordable
and quality daycare. Projects this year are being implemented to meet that need within the community.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
N
o
.
Project Goals Supported Geographic Areas Needs Addressed Funding
2023 Program
Administration
Increase and Preserve Affordable
Housing
Cultivate Small and Emerging
Businesses
Support Public Services for
vulnerable population
City of Grand Island - Local
Target area
Increase Quality Affordable
Housing Options
Cultivate Small and
Emerging Businesses
Support Public Services for
vulnerable populations
$65,000
Description Activities and cost associated with implementing the CDBG program.
Target Date for
Completion 09/30/2024
1
Estimate the
number and
type of families
that will benefit
from the
proposed
activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
The activities related to program administration do not have a direct benefit on families although are a vital role
in implementing the services that do directly benefit families, households and individuals, due to this it is
anticipated that 50 plus families will benefit from the administration of the program.
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Location
Description
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
Corporate City Limits of Grand Island.
Planned
Activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
Administer CDBG funds and oversee the implementation of proposed projects.
First Light Child
Advocacy Center
Support Public Services for
vulnerable population
City of Grand Island - Local
Target area
Support Public Services for
vulnerable populations $23,900
Description
This agency is currently expanding their services to include a triage center that can be utilized by Grand Island
PD, and Health and Human services. Currently when youth are removed from a dangerous situation and waiting
for foster care or short-term placement, these youth tend to wait at GIPD, health and human services building
while this placement is found. This triage center will allow a safe and welcoming space for vulnerable youth who
are needing a place to stay will other accommodations are made. This triage center will be a very short term
stay for individuals, but will include onsite medical, mental health services and provide any necessity items that
children may need such as a few changes of clothing, tooth paste/brush, etc. the triage center will also have
security systems put in place so that PD or Health and Human service investigators have access to computers
and necessary items to continue the investigation while at the Center, to alleviate the victim from needing to be
moved to several locations. The funds allocated to the project are anticipated to be utilized by purchasing the
equipment, furniture and items needed for the triage center.
Target Date for
Completion 09/30/2024
2
Estimate the
number and It is proposed that 80 individuals will be served.
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type of families
that will benefit
from the
proposed
activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
Location
Description
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
City of Grand Island.
Planned
Activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
This program will aid victims of Child Abuse who are receiving other services at the Child advocacy center.
YMCA- Closing
the Educational
gap
Support Public Services for
vulnerable population
City of Grand Island - Local
Target area
Support Public Services for
vulnerable populations $10,100
3
Description This program will reimburse the Y for the difference in cost between a participant who is private pay and a
participant whose childcare fees are paid through the Title XX program. The YMCA's goal is to help close the
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educational gap for the children of Grand Island by allowing more childcare spots to Low to moderate persons
within Grand Island.
Target Date for
Completion 09/30/2024
Estimate the
number and
type of families
that will benefit
from the
proposed
activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
It is estimated that 20 families will benefit from this program.
Location
Description
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
City of Grand Island
Planned
Activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
The YMCA will provide LMI families with a daycare scholarship to help alleviate the cost of childcare.
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H3C early
learning
scholarship
Support Public Services for
vulnerable population
City of Grand Island - Local
Target area
Support Public Services for
vulnerable populations $15,000
Description
This program will reimburse the childcare centers located in grand Island for childcare fees that Low-income
families cannot afford. The LMI family will apply for assistance although payment will be made directly to the
provider.
Target Date for
Completion 09/30/2024
Estimate the
number and
type of families
that will benefit
from the
proposed
activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
It is anticipated that 16 families will be provide aid through this program.
Location
Description
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
City of Grand Island.
4
Planned
Activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
Provide assistance in childcare costs
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may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
Heartland United
Way Rental
Rehab
Increase and Preserve Affordable
Housing
City of Grand Island - Local
Target area
Increase Quality Affordable
Housing Options $130,000
Description
Heartland United Way will implement a rental rehab program within the city of Grand Island. With currently
growing diversity and newcomers arriving in Grand Island into a very stressed housing market many rental
units available do not meet the needs of the vulnerable families that are in need of a residence. This program
would aid landlords in making repairs or necessary modifications when a LMI renter is renting the unit. It is
expected to help with items such as wheelchair ramps, safety issues, or modifications due to medical needs. In
turn renters will go through a series of rent courses to learn how to become responsible tenants.
Target Date for
Completion 09/30/2025
Estimate the
number and
type of families
that will benefit
from the
proposed
activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
It is anticipated that 10 families will provided aid.
5
Location
Description
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
City of Grand Island
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on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
Planned
Activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
heartland united way will rehabilitate 10 rental units
H3C Childcare
facility
rehabilitation
Support Public Services for
vulnerable population
City of Grand Island - Local
Target area
Support Public Services for
vulnerable populations $100,000
Description
Hall County Community Collaborative will implement a Child Care Facility Rehab Program. Childcare providers
are an essential part of our community, a continual problem that has been seen is that childcare centers have
been unable to operate successfully while charging rates that cover the needs of the facility. It has been noted
that many childcare centers within the City are in need of community aid to continue providing this service. The
H3C has many partnerships with local daycare providers, and this program will aid with the cost of necessary
repairs for providers, the goal of this program is to not only retain childcare services but much needed jobs as
well. It is anticipated that majority of the rehabilitation projects completed will be to correct code/licensure
violations.
Target Date for
Completion 09/30/20256
Estimate the
number and
type of families
that will benefit
from the
proposed
activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
It is anticipated that 35 families will benefit from having rehabilitations completed to their daycare providers’
facilities.
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may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
Location
Description
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
City of Grand Island.
Planned
Activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
Provide financial aid to day-care facilities to complete required repairs and modifications to facilities.
Public Works
Curb Ramps
Support Public Services for
vulnerable population
City of Grand Island - Local
Target area
Support Public Services for
vulnerable populations $195,000
Description The City of grand Island Public Works department will complete curbs ramps in various locations throughout the
city to remove architectural barriers.
Target Date for
Completion 09/30/20247
Estimate the
number and
type of families
that will benefit
from the
proposed
It is anticipated that 25 plus curb ramps will be placed.
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activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
Location
Description
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
City of grand Island.
Planned
Activities
(additional
information for
this discussion
may be available
on the AP-36
Project Detail
screen)
Removing architectural barriers by placing curb cuts/ramps on pedestrian pathways.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
As of now there is no data that shows there are census tracts in the City of Grand Island which display a
minority concentration. Overall, the demographics of the census tracts which have a lower average
income reflect similar demographics to the census tracts with a higher average income.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
City of Grand Island 100
Blight & Substandard Area #1
Blight & Substandard Area #2
Blight & Substandard Area #4
Blight & Substandard Area #6
LMI Census Tracts
Table 5 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
All of the funds from the 2023 allocation will go to programs that area not area specific but continue to
meet the national objective of benefitting low to moderate income persons within Grand Island. There
are projects that are currently still providing services to targets areas with 51% or more of the residents
are low to moderate income. Downtown Grand Island is located in the blight and substandard area #1,
many new small businesses and entrepreneurs tend to start and/or relocate into vacancies in the
downtown area and currently the City still continues to partner with the downtown Business
Improvement District in order to implement a small business rental program that provides aid for the
first 6 months of rent. This allows for more rehabilitation and pedestrian traffic in the blight and
substandard Area #1.
Discussion
No further discussion necessary
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
Grand Island partners with the Hall County Housing Authority and several non-profit agencies to assist in
projects designed to provide affordable rental and homeowner housing, including assistance to people
with disabilities and homeless individuals and families.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless
Non-Homeless 10
Special-Needs
Total
Table 6 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance
The Production of New Units
Rehab of Existing Units 10
Acquisition of Existing Units
Total
Table 7 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Within the 2023 AAP the City will allocate fund to Heartland United way. This agency will implement a
rental rehab program that will aid in correcting necessary repairs to help families avoid homelessness.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
Throughout the past the City of Grand Island and the Hall County Housing Authority have taken active
steps in attempts to strengthen their capacity to work together and align resources. This includes but is
not limited to, consultation efforts, forming Housing Partnerships together and Fair Housing tasks. The
City of Grand Island sees the Hall County Housing Authority as a well-run and extremely important asset
to the community. Although the CDBG funds do not directly benefit the HCHA, the City intends to
format CDBG funding in a manner which would help alleviate some of the waiting list pressure by
addressing the lack of affordable housing and Job opportunities that are currently hindering the HCHA
clients. These steps are a direct result of the City working directly with the HCHA and gaining better
insight on the steps we could be making to strengthen them.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Hall County Housing Authority officials were consulted during the formulation of this Annual Action
Plan. The City’s CDBG funds are not sub-awarded directly to the Hall County Housing Authority
throughout this Annual Action Plan, but the City plans to use funds in ways to help create affordable
quality housing options.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The Hall County Housing Authority is not designated as troubled.
Discussion
No further discussion necessary.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
Introduction
The City is located within the Balance of State Continuum of Care. Each Continuum provides oversight of
federal homeless assistance dollars and collaborates with local communities to provide the best service
to our residents who are homeless. In addition the City has a smaller local Continuum of Care of Service
providers within Grand Island that meets monthly in order to collaborate on cases, but does not have
any of its own funding.
Throughout the 2023 program year the City of Grand Island is not allocating funds directly to public
services that will benefit homeless and near homeless persons although there are multiple programs
that have previously been funded by CDBG funds that are still providing services and meeting the need
of those who are homeless.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The Nebraska Balance of state CoC which includes local homeless agencies, conducts annual surveys
with a point in time count. These surveys are used by many non-profit service providers within the City
to fulfill program requirements and needs. The City of Grand Island does not directly financially support
all agencies within the CoC but provides support by participating in the monthly case coordination
meetings, resulting in better services and for clients in need by teaming with multiple local service
providers.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
There are a variety of agencies within the City of Grand that provide housing options and case
management assistance including those returning from mental and physical health institutions,
domestic violence, veterans and homelessness. They provide the option of living independently or in a
group settings. The Local Continuum of Care group is a good resource for case management as it meets
monthly in order to collaborate services to best meet the needs of residents in Grand Island.
Organizations such as Hope Harbor, Crisis center, oxford house, and crossroads currently are providing
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services within Grand Island and participate on a regular basis in the Local CoC group.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
Homeless providers are focusing efforts on increasing the bed count for both emergency shelter and
transitional housing programs. Funding for these efforts are limited and the City does not have the
capability to fund all of the services providers. Hope Harbor a local shelter was allocated funds from the
2022 CDBG annual allocation for land acquisition. The end use of the new land would provide 10
transitional and/or permanent living spaces for those that would not otherwise be able to leave the
shelter due to the average costs of rent in our community.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
There are a variety of service providers in the City of Grand Island that assist low income individuals and
families. These providers coordinate to ensure that they are meeting the needs of the community to the
best of their ability. One of the ways they coordinate is through the area's local Continuum of Care
group. The group offers a chance for service providers to have a round table discussion about updates
and changes in their organizations and a chance for them to seek assistance and advice if
needed. Project Homeless Connect is a community event where these organizations collaborate to
offer much needed services in one location on the same day to individuals and families in need.
Discussion
No further discussion necessary
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
Grand Island partners with the Hall County Housing Authority and several non-profit agencies to assist in
projects designed to provide affordable rental and homeowner housing, including assistance to people
with disabilities and homeless individuals and families.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
The City of Grand Island has taken actions in the past to remove negative effects of public policies in
regard to the development of affordable housing including the change of subdivision regulations to
allow for narrower streets and small lots sizes, thereby reducing the cost to the developer, which could
in turn foster a reduction in cost to the potential homeowners.
In regard to the CBDG funds and future plans to remove or ameliorate barriers, the City of Grand Island
has partnered with other local housing agencies to form the BUILD GI advisory Committee, this group
works within the community to aid in the goal of obtaining affordable housing and has been able to
secure local and grant funding to aid in adding and revitalizing housing stock in Grand Island.
Discussion:
No further discussion is necessary
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The City of Grand Island has multiple strategies to meet the needs of the community. CDBG
funds are a small, yet primary funding component to assist in meeting most of these needs.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The allocation of funding in the 2023 Annual Action Plan aims to provide the community’s special needs
population, including handicapped, low income and elderly access to services utilized by the general at
large. Projects will help provide a suitable living environment by making services accessible to
individuals in need.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City of Grand Island currently is working with community groups, local agencies and local developers
to continue to help meet the needs of our community in terms of housing and developing housing that
is affordable.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City of Grand Island has funded multiple housing programs including down payment assistance and
owner occupied rehabilitation programs; all of which require a lead based paint inspection on all homes
built prior 1978. Homes that were built prior to 1978 are presumed or tested to have lead-based paint.
The City of Grand Island does not intend to directly operate any Rehabilitation efforts during the 2022
Annual Action Plan Period. For this reason, the Lead based paint guidelines which apply are those
directly related to sub-recipients of CDBG funds. The following actions are included in the City's
Community Development Policy and Procedures document:
“At a minimum, Sub-recipient is required to:
a) Notify a purchaser or lessee of the presence of any known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint
hazards;
b) Paint test surfaces to be disturbed or removed during rehabilitation for the presence of lead-based
paint, or presume lead-based paint and notify the occupants of the results within 15 days of when the
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evaluation report is received or the presumption is made;
c) Provide each occupied dwelling unit discussed in (a) and (b) in the preceding section with the EPA-
approved lead hazard information pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home or EPA-
approved equivalent;
d) Reduce lead hazards as required by the applicable subparts of Part 35 (full description of Part 35 is
available in the Community Development Policy and Procedures, it states the varying levels of
requirements, in relation to the level of financial assistance provided); and
e) Perform clearance testing, including dust testing, before re-occupancy after all but minimal
(“deminimis”) amounts of paint disturbances.”
It should also be noted that the Community Development Policy and Procedures states that “Where
regulations differ, Sub-recipients are held to the stricter of the standards.”
At this point and time, the City sees the implementation and enforcement of the above guidelines as
actively attempting to reduce Lead Based Paint Hazards.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City of Grand Island has formatted its CDBG allocation in a manner which intends to reduce the
number of poverty-level families. This includes the support through improvements to Low and
moderate income area.
It is the intent of the City to continue to support these programs in their efforts to address the poverty
needs throughout the 2022 Program Year and improve the quality of life of those who reside within the
community.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City of Grand Island’s Administration will continue to monitor the effectiveness and productivity of
the Community Development Division and will add additional staff as the growth of the program allows,
if needed.
The Continuum of Care, and subsequent members, are still operating within the Balance of State model
for operations and funding purposes. While the City of Grand Island has moved over into Metropolitan
status, which has included funding changes such as creating a Metropolitan Planning Agency and
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Entitlement funding.
The City only receives Entitlement CDBG funds as Metro based funding, while local non-profit service
providers are receiving funding and generating data on a Balance of State level for other federal funding,
due to this it is difficult to develop an Institutional Structure meets all the needs of vulnerable
populations within the community.
For this reason, the stated steps that the City of Grand Island will be taking are those which allow us to
foster relationships and address low to moderate income populations, while working with the ultimate
goal of executing our Annual Action Plan to the best of our ability.
While the Continuum of Care is a part of the Balance of State model, all funding priorities, projects, data
and plans will reflect the goals of the entire state of Nebraska excluding Omaha and Lincoln for other
funding sources such as CoC, ESG and HOME funds, making it quite difficult to develop an institutional
structure which would be specific to Grand Island that incorporates the use of all.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City of Grand Island will continue to work closely with the Continuum of Care to identify the needs
of the social service agencies who work with the homeless and near homeless populations of Grand
Island.
Additionally, the City of Grand Island plans to continue to work closely with the Hall County Housing
Authority in many capacities to support public housing including extensive collaboration in
implementation of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Program Guidelines.
Multiple housing agencies within the City of Grand Island have continued to partner through the BUILD
GI (which is currently coordinated by the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation) The
Hall County Housing Authority’s Executive Director also serves on the Advisory board for BUILD GI. The
anticipated collaborations over the next fiscal year between these agencies and the City’s efforts
through BUILD GI will most definitely strengthen the coordination and implementation capacity of all
parties involved, especially related to the very prevalent need of creating additional and maintaining
affordable housing.
Discussion:
No further discussion necessary.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before
the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be
used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives
identified in the grantee's strategic plan
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the
planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities
Total Program Income
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
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R E S O L U T I O N 2023-193
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2015, the City of Grand Island became an Entitlement
Community; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
requires multiple certifications in order to comply with the Community Development Block
Grant Program requirements; and
WHEREAS, all grantees are required to develop a Consolidated Plan
and Annual Action Plan that list community priorities and funding allocations; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Division is required to develop and
submit an Annual Action Plan with the required certifications and documentation to serve under
the Entitlement Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA that the City of Grand Island, Nebraska is
hereby approves and adopts the Community Development Block Grant, 2023 Annual Action
Plan for submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the
Mayor is hereby authorized to sign such certifications on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2023.
_______________________________________
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Jill Granere, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 10.a.
Subject: Consideration of Referring Blight Study for Proposed Area #38 to the
Regional Planning Commission
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
BACKGROUND: Enclosed you will find a copy of a Substandard and Blight Study as
prepared for Perkins Properties. This study is approximately 35.8 acres of property
south of Faidley Avenue between U.S Highway 281 and Webb Road. The study as
prepared and submitted indicates that this property could be considered blighted and
substandard. The full study is attached for your review and consideration.
Perkins Properties has submitted this study for the review and consideration of the
Grand Island City Council as permitted by Nebraska law. The decision on whether to
declare an area blighted and substandard is entirely within the jurisdiction of the City
Council with a recommendation from the Planning Commission. If the study is
approved it is anticipated that an application for Tax Increment Financing would follow.
The question before Council will be whether to send the study to the Planning
Commission for its review and feedback. If the item is not sent to the Planning
Commission, the Council cannot declare the area blighted and substandard. Planning
Commission will meet September 2nd, and would have a recommendation ready
following that meeting.
Once an area has been declared blighted and substandard, the CRA can accept
redevelopment proposals for the area. Perkins Properties has an option to purchase
the vacant property that has been used as ball fields and similar uses to the south and
east of The Abundant Life Center. He is interested in developing this property for a mix
of commercial and residential uses. His option to purchase the property is contingent
on the use of TIF to redevelop the property.
DISCUSSION: The action item tonight relates to the study for proposed CRA Area No.
38 in west central Grand Island as shown below. The study was prepared for 35.8
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acres, all of which are in the Grand Island City Limits.
Former Grand Island City Attorney, Laura McAloon reviewed the Nebraska Statutes
and case law pertaining to the declaration of property as blighted and substandard. Her
comments on this application are as follows:
The statutes which provide for the creation of a redevelopment area or redevelopment
project within a redevelopment area require the following procedure:
• A request is made to the city council to declare an area to be substandard and
blighted and in need of development for purposes of enabling the creation of a
redevelopment area or a redevelopment project within a redevelopment area.
• The city council submits the question of whether an area is substandard and
blighted to the planning commission for its review and recommendation prior to
making its declaration that an area is substandard and blighted.
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• The planning commission must hold a public hearing and submit its written
recommendations within 30 days of holding a public hearing on the request.
• Upon receipt of the recommendations from the planning commission the city
council may make its findings and declaration with respect to the property within
an area.
• Unless the city council of the city in which such area is located has, by resolution
adopted after a public hearing with notice, declared such area to be a
substandard and blighted area in need of redevelopment, the Community
Redevelopment Agency cannot prepare a redevelopment plan for a
redevelopment project area.
• Following a declaration that an area is substandard and blighted, the Community
Redevelopment Agency is authorized to prepare or cause to be prepared and
recommend redevelopment plans to the governing body of the city and to
undertake and carry out redevelopment projects within its area of operation and
may enter into contracts with redevelopers of property containing covenants,
restrictions, and conditions regarding the use of such property for residential,
commercial, industrial, or recreational purposes or for public purposes in
accordance with the redevelopment plan and such other covenants, restrictions,
and conditions as the authority may deem necessary to prevent a recurrence of
substandard and blighted areas or to effectuate the purposes of the Community
Development Law, and to provide grants, loans, or other means of financing to
public or private parties in order to accomplish the rehabilitation or
redevelopment in accordance with a redevelopment plan. Within the area of
operation of the Community Redevelopment Authority, the authority may
exercise its statutory powers with respect to the redevelopment project.
Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 18-2107; 18-2109.
As stated in Fitzke v. City of Hastings, 582 N.W.2d 301 (Neb. 1998):
A CRA is not authorized to prepare a redevelopment plan for a redevelopment project
area unless the governing body of the city first enacts a resolution declaring such area
to be “a substandard or blighted area in need of redevelopment.” § 18–2109. After such
a declaration has been made and a redevelopment plan has been prepared and
approved, a CRA is authorized to enter into contracts with redevelopers of property
containing covenants, restrictions, and conditions regarding the use of such property for
residential, commercial, industrial, or recreational purposes or for public purposes in
accordance with the redevelopment plan and such other covenants, restrictions, and
conditions as the may deem necessary to prevent a recurrence of substandard or
blighted areas ... and to provide grants, loans, or other means of financing to public or
private parties in order to accomplish the rehabilitation or redevelopment in accordance
with a redevelopment plan.§ 18–2107(4). The CRA may utilize tax increment financing
to pay for redevelopment projects undertaken pursuant to the CDL. § 18–2124.
“Under this statutory scheme, a private development project would be eligible for tax
increment financing only if it is included within an area which has previously been
declared blighted or substandard and is in furtherance of an existing redevelopment
plan for that area. The declaration of property as blighted or substandard is not simply a
formality which must be met in order to assist a private developer with tax increment
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financing; it is the recognition of a specific public purpose which justifies the
expenditure of public funds for redevelopment.” Fitzke, id, citing Monarch Chemical
Works, Inc. v. City of Omaha, 203 Neb. 33, 277 N.W.2d 423 (1979). The legislative
intent underlying the Community Development Law is the elimination of blighted and
substandard areas and to prevent the reoccurrence of blight through a cooperative
effort of the public and private sectors, not to aid private developers. Fitzke, id.
At this point, Council is only making a decision about whether to forward the study to
the Planning Commission for its recommendation or not. According to NRSS §18-
2109, it is clear that the Planning Commission must hold a public hearing and have the
opportunity to review the Blight Study prior to Council declaring the property
substandard and blighted. If Council wishes to consider a declaration of substandard
and blight, State Statute requires that the question of whether an area is substandard
and blighted is submitted to the Planning Commission for hearing, review and
recommendation.
Blighted Area of the Community
The City of Grand Island, as a City of the First Class, is permitted to designate an area
of up to 35% of the municipal limits as blighted and substandard. As of July 31, 2023,
25.24% of the City has been declared blighted and substandard. Area 38 would add
35.8 acres to the total of blighted and substandard property and would, if approved, add
0.18% to the total area declared blighted and substandard bringing the total to
25.43%. This is further modified, as allowed by statute, by reducing the total by the
amount that is also declared extremely blighted; 1199.09 acres or 6.15%. The net
blighted and substandard area in Grand Island is 19.28%, well below the 35%
maximum.
It does not appear that the declaration of Area 38 would significantly impact the City’s
ability to declare other areas blighted and substandard.
FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this study will not have any fiscal impact but it is the first
step in approving a project using tax increment financing. Tax increment financing if
approved will defer property taxes on the improvements to the property for a period of
jump to 15 years for all entities, including the City, that receive property taxes. The
additional taxes would be used to support the development of this property.
ALTERNATIVES: It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning
the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Move to forward the Study to the Planning Commission for its recommendation.
2. Move to not forward the Study to the Planning Commission for its
recommendation.
3. Refer the issue to a committee.
4. Postpone the issue to future date.
5. Take no action on the issue.
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RECOMMENDATION: Move to approve as recommended.
SAMPLE MOTION: Move to forward the study to the Hall County Regional Planning
Commission for a recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Blight Study Area 38
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City of Grand Island, NE
Blight and Substandard Study
Area #38
May 2023
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Blight and Substandard Study
City of Grand Island, Nebraska • May 2023 Page 1
PURPOSE OF THE BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD STUDY
The purpose of completing this Blight and Substandard study is to examine existing conditions
within a specific part of Grand Island. This study has been commissioned by Perkins Properties in
order to analyze the possibility of declaring the area blighted and substandard.
The City of Grand Island, when considering conditions of Blight and Substandard, will be looking
at those issues and definitions provided for in the Nebraska Community Redevelopment Law as
found in Chapter 18, Section 2104 of the Revised Nebraska State Statutes, as follows:
“The governing body of a city, to the greatest extent it deems to be feasible in
carrying out the provisions of the Community Development Law, shall afford
maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the city as a whole, to the
rehabilitation or redevelopment of the community redevelopment area by private
enterprises. The governing body of a city shall give consideration to this objective in
exercising its powers under the Community Development Law, including the
formulation of a workable program, the approval of community redevelopment
plans consistent with the general plan for the development of the city, the exercise of
its zoning powers, the enforcement of other laws, codes, and regulations, relating to
the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements, the
disposition of any property acquired, and the providing of necessary public
improvements.”
The Nebraska Revised Statutes §18-2105 continues by granting authority to the governing body
for formulation of a workable program; disaster assistance; effect. The statute reads,
“The governing body of a city or an authority at its direction for the purposes of the
Community Development Law may formulate for the entire municipality a workable
program for utilizing appropriate private and public resources to eliminate or prevent
the development or spread of urban blight, to encourage needed urban
rehabilitation, to provide for the redevelopment of substandard and blighted areas,
or to undertake such of the aforesaid activities or other feasible municipal activities
as may be suitably employed to achieve the objectives of such workable program.
Such workable program may include, without limitation, provision for the prevention
of the spread of blight into areas of the municipality which are free from blight
through diligent enforcement of housing, zoning, and occupancy controls and
standards; the rehabilitation or conservation of substandard and blighted areas or
portions thereof by replanning, removing congestion, providing parks, playgrounds,
and other public improvements by encouraging voluntary rehabilitation and by
compelling the repair and rehabilitation of deteriorated or deteriorating structures;
and the clearance and redevelopment of substandard and blighted areas or
portions thereof.”
“Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Community Development Law, where
the local governing body certifies that an area is in need of redevelopment or
rehabilitation as a result of flood, fire, hurricane, earthquake, storm, or other
catastrophe respecting which the Governor of the state has certified the need for
disaster assistance under federal law, the local governing body may approve a
redevelopment plan and a redevelopment project with respect to such area without
regard to the provisions of the Community Development Law requiring a general
plan for the municipality and notice and public hearing or findings other than herein
set forth.”
Based on the Nebraska Revised Statutes §18-2103 the following definitions shall apply:
“Blighted area means an area (a) which, by reason of the presence of a substantial
number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures, existence of defective or
inadequate street layout, faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility,
or usefulness, insanitary or unsafe conditions, deterioration of site or other
improvements, diversity of ownership, tax or special assessment delinquency
exceeding the fair value of the land, defective or unusual conditions of title, improper
subdivision or obsolete platting, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or
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property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such factors, substantially
impairs or arrests the sound growth of the community, retards the provision of housing
accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability and is detrimental to
the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and use and (b) in
which there is at least one of the following conditions: (i) Unemployment in the
designated area is at least one hundred twenty percent of the state or national
average; (ii) the average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at
least forty years; (iii) more than half of the plotted and subdivided property in an area
is unimproved land that has been within the city for forty years and has remained
unimproved during that time; (iv) the per capita income of the area is lower than the
average per capita income of the city or village in which the area is designated; or
(v) the area has had either stable or decreasing population based on the last two
decennial censuses. In no event shall a city of the metropolitan, primary, or first class
designate more than thirty-five percent of the city as blighted, a city of the second
class shall not designate an area larger than fifty percent of the city as blighted, and
a village shall not designate an area larger than one hundred percent of the village
as blighted. A redevelopment project involving a formerly used defense site as
authorized under section 18-2123.01 shall not count towards the percentage
limitations contained in this subdivision;”
“Extremely blighted area means a substandard and blighted area in which: (a) The
average rate of unemployment in the area during the period covered by the most
recent federal decennial census is at least two hundred percent of the average rate
of unemployment in the state during the same period; and (b) the average poverty
rate in the area exceeds twenty percent for the total federal census tract or tracts or
federal census block group or block groups in the area;”
“Substandard area means an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or
improvements, whether nonresidential or residential in character, which, by reason of
dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for
ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces, high density of population and
overcrowding, or the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire
and other causes, or any combination of such factors, is conducive to ill health,
transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime, (which
cannot be remedied through construction of prisons), and is detrimental to the public
health, safety, morals, or welfare; and”
“Workforce housing means:
(a) Housing that meets the needs of today's working families;
(b) Housing that is attractive to new residents considering relocation to a rural community;
(c) Owner-occupied housing units that cost not more than two hundred seventy-five
thousand dollars to construct or rental housing units that cost not more than two
hundred thousand dollars per unit to construct. For purposes of this subdivision (c),
housing unit costs shall be updated annually by the Department of Economic
Development based upon the most recent increase or decrease in the Producer Price
Index for all commodities, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau
of Labor Statistics;
(d) Owner-occupied and rental housing units for which the cost to substantially rehabilitate
exceeds fifty percent of a unit's assessed value; and
(e) Upper-story housing.”
This Blight and Substandard Study is being considered a blighted and substandard area under
the definition established by the City of Grand Island. The Study is intended to give the Grand
Island Community Redevelopment Authority, Hall County Regional Planning Commission and
Grand Island City Council the basis for identifying and declaring Blighted and Substandard
conditions existing within the City’s jurisdiction and as allowed under Chapter 18. Through this
process, the City and property owners will be attempting to address economic and/or social
liabilities which are harmful to the well-being of the entire community.
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The study area can be seen in Figure 1 of this report. A Redevelopment Plan to be submitted in
the future containing, in accordance with the law, definite local objectives regarding
appropriate land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities and other public
improvements, and the proposed land uses and building requirements in the redevelopment
area and shall include:
• The boundaries defining the blighted and substandard areas in question (including existing
uses and conditions of the property within the area), and
• A list of the conditions present, which qualify the area as blighted and substandard.
BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD ELIGIBILITY STUDY
This study targets a specific area within an established part of the community for evaluation. The
area is indicated in Figure 1 of this report. The existing uses in this area include residential uses
including accessory uses, religious uses, recreational use, and commercial uses within the
corporate limits of Grand Island.
Through the redevelopment process the City of Grand Island can guide future development
and redevelopment throughout the area. The use of the Community Redevelopment Act by the
City of Grand Island is intended to redevelop and improve the area. Using the Community
Redevelopment Act, the City of Grand Island can assist in the elimination of negative conditions
and implement different programs/projects identified for the City.
The following is the description of the designated area within Grand Island.
Point of beginning is the intersection of the centerlines of US Highway 281 N and Faidley Avenue;
thence easterly along the centerline of Faidley Avenue to the intersection of the centerline of
Weis Drive; thence, southerly along the centerline of Weis Drive to the south right-of-way (ROW)
line of Weis Drive; thence, easterly along the south ROW of Weis Drive and continuing along the
south property line of a lot referred to as Weis Acres Subdivision Lot 1 and continuing to the
intersection with west property line of a lot referred to as Miscellaneous Tracts 13-11-10 PT NE ¼ SE
¼ (606 N Webb Road); thence, southerly along said west property line to the southwest corner of
said lot; thence, easterly along the south property line of said lot and extended to the centerline
of Webb Road N; thence, southerly along said centerline to the intersection with the extended
south property line of a lot referred to as Miscellaneous Tracts 13-11-10 PT NE ¼ SE ¼ (418 N.
Webb Road); thence, westerly along said extended property line and extending to the
intersection with the centerline of US Highway 281; thence, northerly along said centerline to the
point of beginning.
Study Area
Figure 1: Study Area Map
Source: Hall County GIS and Marvin Planning Consultants 2023
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EEXXIISSTTIINNGG LLAANNDD UUSSEESS
The term “Land Use” refers to the developed uses in place within a building or on a specific
parcel of land. The number and type of uses are constantly changing within a community and
produce a number of impacts either benefitting or detracting from the community. Existing
patterns of land use are often fixed in older communities and neighborhoods, while
development in newer areas is often reflective of current development practices.
Existing Land Use Analysis within Study Area
As part of the planning process, a survey was conducted through both in-field observations, as
well as data collection online using the Hall County Assessors website. This survey noted the use
of each parcel of land within the study area. These data from the survey are analyzed in the
following paragraphs.
TABLE 1: EXISTING LAND USE, GRAND ISLAND - 2023
Type of Use Acres Percent of
Developed land
within the Study
Area
Percent of
Study Area
Residential 1.7 5.8% 4.8%
Single-family 1.7 5.8% 4.8%
Multi-family 0 0.0% 0.0%
Manufactured Housing 0 0.0% 0.0%
Commercial 1.7 5.8% 4.8%
Industrial 0 0.0% 0.0%
Quasi-Public/Public 6.7 22.7% 18.6%
Parks/Recreation 15.0 50.8% 41.9%
Transportation 4.4 14.9% 12.3%
Total Developed Land 29.5 100.0% 82.4%
Vacant/Agriculture 6.3 17.6%
Total Area 35.8 100.0%
Source: Marvin Planning Consultants 2023
Figure 2
Existing Land Use Map
Source: Hall County GIS and Marvin Planning Consultants 2023 Note: Lines and Aerial may not match.
Table 1 includes the existing land uses for the entire study area. The table contains the total
acres determined per land use from the survey; next is the percentage of those areas
compared to the total developed land; and finally, the third set of data compares all land uses
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to the total area within the Study Area. The Study Area is made up of single-family (4.8%),
commercial (4.8%), Quasi-Public (Church) and Public (18.6%), Parks and Recreation (41.9%),
Transportation oriented land (street and R.O.W) (12.3%). However, there is a total of 6.3 acres
(17.6%) of the study area is considered vacant or agricultural ground.
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This section of the study examines the conditions found in the study area. The Findings Section
will review the conditions based upon the statutory definitions.
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
There were a number of conditions examined and evaluated in the field and online. There are a
number of conditions that will be reviewed in detail, on the following pages, while some of the
statutory conditions are not present. Please note any condition considered to be average or
worse will be considered a contributing factor to declaring the study area as substandard and
blighted.
Sidewalks
Sidewalks are critical to moving pedestrians from one place to the next within a community, this
area is no exception. The distance take-offs are approximate since they were measured using
the City/County’s GIS ariels and measuring tool.
Sidewalk along the perimeter of the study area in locations where sidewalk is or should be
present, the total possible quantity is 3,630 feet. Therefore, these sidewalks were graded upon
either Very Good, Good, Average, Fair, Poor, or missing. The following is the breakdown of the
area:
• 0 feet (0.0%) of Very Good sidewalk
• 830 feet (22.9%) of Good sidewalk
• 580 feet (16.0%) of Average sidewalk
• 0 feet (0.0%) of Fair sidewalk
• 0 feet (0.0%) of Poor sidewalk
• 2,220 feet (61.1%) of Missing sidewalk
Figure 3
Sidewalk Condition Map
Source: Hall County GIS and Marvin Planning Consultants 2023
Note: Lines and Aerial may not match.
Considering 77.1% of the sidewalk locations consist of either average or missing sidewalk,
sidewalks are a contributing factor in declaring this area as substandard and blighted.
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Deterioration of Site or Other Improvements
Site Improvements Conditions
The properties within the study area were accessed via the public street system and the
individual parking lots when possible. The only critical areas in need of site improvements within
this study area are on individual properties.
Based upon review of images of the study area below, there are several private parking areas
within the study area. However, the east parking lot of the church as well as the overflow parking
area south and east of the church are in need to be updated. The former parking lot is asphalt
and based upon the photos below, it is in a deteriorating condition and may only become
worse with time. The overflow parking lot is dirt and gravel and appears to be scoured earth.
In addition to the condition of the parking areas, the bottom right photo above shows the
access point for the secondary entrance/exit to the parking area, see Figure 4 below.
Figure 4
Site Condition Map
Source: Hall County GIS and Marvin Planning Consultants 2023
Note: Lines and Aerial may not match.
Legend:
Secondary access
route
Deteriorating Cell
Tower
Deteriorating
overflow parking
Deteriorating east
parking lot
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Based upon the field analysis, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition of
deterioration of site and other improvements in the Study Area.
Faulty Lot Layout
This 40 acre area appears to have been chopped up without considerable attention to how the
complete area would develop over time. It appears lots have been divided out in order to meet
the immediate needs of those wanting to build.
One item that stands out is the narrow sliver of land on the northwest corner of the overall
parcel. At first appearance it seems to be part of the US Highway 281 right-of-way but is
attached to the larger undeveloped parcel. Figure 5 indicates odd lot line configurations of the
developed parcels. In addition, the current layout with existing and potential street locations will
make this area difficult to develop in the future.
Figure 5
Faulty Lot Layout
Source: Hall County GIS and Marvin Planning Consultants 2023
Note: Lines and Aerial may not match.
Based upon the field analysis, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition of
faulty lot layout in the Study Area. Therefore, it is a contributing factor.
Combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth.
Criteria under this category can be any number of factors. In the case of this study area, there
are at least six factors identified. The following is a ling of these factors:
1. The study area has a public detention cell in the north portion of the area. In Grand Island
these cells are critical to draining the ground due to a lack of slope; however, it does not
exempt them from being a factor.
2. There is another detention cell on the south edge of the study area, immediately outside the
study area, but it is also a factor impairing sound growth.
3. The access from Web Road to the area is insufficient to carry adequate traffic in the future if
this area is developed. This entrance will obviously need to be redeveloped if the area
develops further. However, since it is being used as a secondary access point (appears to
be) to the church’s parking lots, it should have been updated already.
4. Access from North Front Street is currently inadequate for accessing the study area if
developed further.
5. The older cell tower appears to be in a neglected state and in need of removal. The tower
sits on a reasonable size lot for a development but with this deteriorating tower it is impairing
growth.
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6. US Highway 281 and its access management creates a barrier to sound growth unless there
is adequate access developed from other directions.
Figure 6
Factors Impairing and/or Arresting Sound Growth
Source: Hall County GIS and Marvin Planning Consultants 2023
Note: Lines and Aerial may not match.
Based upon the field analysis, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition of
Combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth in the Study Area.
Therefore, it is a contributing factor.
Stable or decreasing population based upon the last two decennial censuses.
The study area is assumed to have a stable or decreasing population over the past two
decennial censuses based upon the continued conversion of the area from residential structures
to commercial.
Based upon the city aerials, in 2010 there was one additional home located at the southeast
corner of the study area which has since been replaced with commercial uses. Looking even
further back at the older aerials, this has been a trend for this 40-acre area for several decades.
Additionally, the population trends are toward smaller household sizes. This linked to fewer
residential structures/uses would support the stable or decreasing population concept.
Based upon the field analysis, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition of
Stable or decreasing population based upon the last two decennial censuses in the Study Area.
Therefore, it is a contributing factor.
Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions
There are three primary factors contributing to the Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions of the study
area. The following is an outline of those issues:
1. Even though detention cells are a necessity in Grand Island, they can be considered a
potential safety issue due to the fact they are designed to hold stormwater. They can be a
hazard for individuals unable to swim and they have the potential to be breeding grounds
for mosquitoes (which can carry blood borne diseases). There is one detention cell within the
study area and one just outside the study area to the south.
2. The use of the old dirt “road” which accesses Webb Road as a secondary point of entry to
the east parking area of the church is an unsafe condition. The road has not been designed
Legend:
Detention cells
Deteriorating Cell
Tower
Poor Webb Rd
access
Controlled access
from US 281
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for the carrying capacity which may use this access. In addition, it is too narrow to
accommodate passing vehicles.
3. Finally, after reviewing the “hillshade” mode of the GIS system, the primary area where the
ballfields are located sits in a bowl. This bowl can be a collecting point for stormwater and
standing water, thus creating more potential mosquito issues.
Based upon the field analysis, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition of
Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions in the Study Area. Therefore, it is a contributing factor.
Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes
There are two primary factors contributing to the Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions of the study
area. The following is an outline of those issues:
1. Even though detention cells are a necessity in Grand Island, they can be considered a
potential safety issue due to the fact they are designed to hold stormwater. They can be a
hazard for individuals unable to swim and they have the potential to be breeding grounds
for mosquitoes (which can carry blood borne diseases). There is one detention cell within the
study area and one just outside the study area to the south.
2. The use of the old dirt “road” which accesses Webb Road as a secondary point of entry to
the east parking area of the church is an unsafe condition. The road has not been designed
for the carrying capacity which may use this access. In addition, it is too narrow to
Based upon the field analysis, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition of
Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes in the Study Area. Therefore,
it is a contributing factor.
Age of Structure
Age of structures can be a contributing factor to the blighted and substandard conditions in an
area. Statutes allow for a predominance of structures 40 years of age or older to be a
contributing factor regardless of their condition. The following paragraphs document the
structural age of the structures within the Study Area. Note the age of structure was determined
from the Appraisal data within the Hall County Assessor’s website data.
TABLE 2: AVERAGE STRUCTURAL AGE, BY METHOD - 2023
Number of Structures Construction date Age Cumulative Age
1 1916 107 107
1 1916 107 214
1 1948 75 289
1 1956 67 356
1 1980 43 399
1 1980 43 442
1 2014 9 451
Total Cummulative 7 451
Average Age 64.4
Source: Hall County Assessor’s and Marvin Planning Consultants 2023
Within the study area there are seven primary structures. After researching the structural age on
the Hall County Assessor’s and Treasurer’s websites the six of the seven structures are over 40
years of age. When examining the age based upon a cumulative approach, as in Table 2, the
average age of the primary structures is equal to 64.4 years; thus, meeting the requirements of
the statutes.
The age of the structures would be a direct contributing factor.
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Blighting Summary
These conditions are contributing to the blighted conditions of the study area.
Criteria under Part A of the Blight Definition
• Deterioration of site or other improvements
o The east parking lot of the church as well as the overflow parking area south and east of
the church are in need to be updated.
o The former parking lot is asphalt and is in a deteriorating condition and may only
become worse with time.
o The overflow parking lot is dirt and gravel and appears to be scoured earth.
• Faulty Lot Layout
o The 40-acre area appears to have been chopped up without considerable attention to
how the complete area would develop over time.
o It appears lots have been divided out in order to meet the immediate needs of those
wanting to build.
o Narrow sliver of land on the northwest corner of the overall parcel.
o The current layout with existing and potential street locations will make this area difficult
to develop in the future.
• Combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth
o The study area has a public detention cell in the north portion of the area.
o There is another detention cell on the south edge of the study area, immediately outside
the study area, but it is also a factor impairing sound growth.
o Access from Web Road to the area is insufficient to carry adequate traffic in the future if
this area is developed.
o Access from North Front Street is currently inadequate for accessing the study area if
developed further.
o The older cell tower appears to be in a neglected state and in need of removal.
o US Highway 281 and its access management creates a barrier to sound growth.
• Stable or decreasing population based upon the last two decennial censuses
o The study area is assumed to have a stable or decreasing population over the past two
decennial censuses based upon the continued conversion of the area from residential
structures to commercial.
o Based upon the city aerials, in 2010 there was one additional home located at the
southeast corner of the study area which has since been replaced with commercial uses.
o Population trends are toward smaller household sizes. This linked to fewer residential
structures/uses would support the stable or decreasing population concept.
• Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions
o Detention cells are a necessity in Grand Island, they can be considered a potential
safety issue due to the fact they are designed to hold stormwater.
o Detention cells can be a hazard for individuals unable to swim and they have the
potential to be breeding grounds for mosquitoes (which can carry blood borne
diseases).
o The old dirt “road” which accesses Webb Road.
o The primary area where the ballfields are located sits in a bowl and can be a collecting
point for stormwater and standing water, thus creating more potential mosquito issues.
• Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes
o Detention cells are a necessity in Grand Island, they can be considered a potential
safety issue due to the fact they are designed to hold stormwater.
o Detention cells can be a hazard for individuals unable to swim and they have the
potential to be breeding grounds for mosquitoes (which can carry blood borne
diseases).
o The old dirt “road” which accesses Webb Road.
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Criteria under Part B of the Blight Definition
• The average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least forty years
o The average age based upon a cumulative age calculation is 64.4 years.
The other criteria for Blight were not present in the area, these included:
• Diversity of Ownership
• Improper Subdivision or Obsolete Platting
• Defective/Inadequate street layouts
• Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding fair value of the land.
• Defective or unusual condition of title,
• Unemployment in the designated area is at least 120% of the state or national average.
• The per capita income of the area is lower than the average per capita income of the city
or village in which the area is designated.
These issues were either not present or were limited enough as to have little impact on the
overall condition of the study area.
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Substandard Conditions
Average age of the residential/commercial units in the area is at least 40 years
Age of structures can be a contributing factor to the blighted and substandard conditions in an
area. Statutes allow for a predominance of structures 40 years of age or older to be a
contributing factor regardless of their condition. The following paragraphs document the
structural age of the structures within the Study Area. Note the age of structure was determined
from the Appraisal data within the Hall County Assessor’s website data.
TABLE 3: AVERAGE STRUCTURAL AGE, BY METHOD - 2023
Number of Structures Construction date Age Cumulative Age
1 1916 107 107
1 1916 107 214
1 1948 75 289
1 1956 67 356
1 1980 43 399
1 1980 43 442
1 2014 9 451
Total Cummulative 7 451
Average Age 64.4
Source: Hall County Assessor’s and Marvin Planning Consultants 2023
Within the study area there are seven primary structures. After researching the structural age on
the Hall County Assessor’s and Treasurer’s websites the six of the seven structures are over 40
years of age. When examining the age based upon a cumulative approach, as in Table 2, the
average age of the primary structures is equal to 64.4 years; thus, meeting the requirements of
the statutes.
The age of the structures would be a direct contributing factor.
Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes
There are two primary factors contributing to the Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions of the study
area. The following is an outline of those issues:
1. Even though detention cells are a necessity in Grand Island, they can be considered a
potential safety issue due to the fact they are designed to hold stormwater. They can be a
hazard for individuals unable to swim and they have the potential to be breeding grounds
for mosquitoes (which can carry blood borne diseases). There is one detention cell within the
study area and one just outside the study area to the south.
2. The use of the old dirt “road” which accesses Webb Road as a secondary point of entry to
the east parking area of the church is an unsafe condition. The road has not been designed
for the carrying capacity which may use this access. In addition, it is too narrow to
Based upon the field analysis, there are sufficient elements present to meet the definition of
Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes in the Study Area. Therefore,
it is a contributing factor.
Substandard Summary
Nebraska State Statute requires that “…an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or
improvements, whether nonresidential or residential in character, which, by reason of
dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air,
sanitation, or open spaces, high density of population and overcrowding, or the existence of
conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes, or any combination of such
factors, is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency,
and crime, (which cannot be remedied through construction of prisons), and is detrimental to
the public health, safety, morals, or welfare;”
This Study Area in Grand Island meets the defintion of Substandard as defined in the Revised
Nebraska State Statutes.
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FINDINGS FOR GRAND ISLAND BLIGHT STUDY AREA #38
Blight Study Area #37 has several items contributing to the Blight and Substandard Conditions.
These conditions include:
Blighted Conditions under Part A
• Deterioration of site or other improvements
• Faulty Lot Layout
• Combination of factors which are impairing and/or arresting sound growth
• Stable or decreasing population based upon the last two decennial censuses
• Insanitary and Unsafe Conditions
• Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes
Criteria under Part B of the Blight Definition
• The average age of the residential or commercial units in the area is at least forty years.
Substandard Conditions
• The average age of the structures in the area is at least forty years.
• Dangerous conditions to life or property due to fire or other causes
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AGENDA MEMO
To: The Mayor and City Council
Agenda: City Council Meeting
Date: August 8, 2023
Item #: 12.a.
Subject: #9938 - Considering Annexation of Property proposed for platting as
Wildwood Business Park Subdivision, an addition to the City of Grand Island located
at the Northwest Corner of U.S. Highway 281 and Wildwood Drive (Second Reading)
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
BACKGROUND: Wildwood Business Park LLC has submitted the Wildwood Business
Parks Subdivision as an addition to the City of Grand Island. This subdivision is
comprised of 90+ acres of property along the west side of U.S. Highway 281 north of
Wildwood Drive.
DISCUSSION: The proposed subdivision is adjacent and contiguous with the Grand
Island Municipal limits. City sewer and water are both available and the developer is
proposing to extend and connect all of the proposed lots to sewer and water. This
subdivision consists of 18 lots and is consistent with the requirements of the B2 Zoning
change that Council will consider approving at this meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact.
ALTERNATIVES: It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning
the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue presented in this motion.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
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3. Postpone the issue to a future date
4. Take no action on the issue
SAMPLE MOTION: Move to approve as recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Plat
2. Ordinance
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300.00'(M)S89°21'17"E 493.44'(M)300.00'(M)
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383.59'(M)
C1241.50'(M)214.24'(M)N87°13'59"E 1178.65'(M)S00°54'50"W208.32'(M)S87°14'37"W 864.26'(M)S00°39'14"W 573.84'(M)309.57'(M)S89°21'26"E763.31'(M)
S00°54'50"W 710.68'(M)C13S58°02'57"E312.38'(M)42.15'(M)246.00'(M)S88°48'30"E 600.65'(M)375.76'(M)
370.03'(M)S89°21'17"E 598.89'(M)420.03'(M)
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400.00'(M)
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S00°54'55"W 2281.36'(M,D)S87°51'49"W 903.27'(M)CURVE TABLELINE TABLEFAX 308.384.8752TEL 308.384.8750201 East 2nd StreetGrand Island, NE 68801MEASURED DISTANCEMEXISTING PROPERTY LINEFOUND CORNER (5/8" REBAR OR AS NOTED) SET CORNER (5/8"x24" REBAR W/CAP)PLATTED DISTANCEPNEW PROPERTY LINENEW SUBDIVISION LINEPOBSITE LOCATIONSEC. 1 T10N-R10WNOT TO SCALEE1/4 COR.SE COR.SECTION LINERECORDED DISTANCE T. AITKEN LS458 3/2006RSECTION CORNERRECORDED DISTANCE SORGENFREI LS578 6/2015R2SOUTHEAST CORNER, E1/2, NE1/4, SECTION 1-T10N-R10WFOUND SURVEY SPIKE AT GRADE, IN ASPHALT RETURN TO PLATTE VALLEY BLVD. EASTE11.41' TO MAG NAIL IN WEST END OF CURB FOR ISLANDESE16.92' TO MAG NAIL IN CURBNE63.61' TO CHISELED 'X' ON TOP OF EAST END OF 48" RCPW1.0' TO HWY 281 SHOULDERSOUTHEAST CORNER, E1/2, SE1/4, SECTION 1-T10N-R10WFOUND SURVEY SPIKE AT GRADE IN EAST RETURN OF WILDWOOD DR & HWY 281ON CENTERLINE E-W ASPHALT ROADESE68.03' TO CHISELED 'X' ON TOP OF ROW MARKERENE65.41' TO CHISELED 'X' ON TOP OF ROW MARKERNE69.40' TO 3/4" IRON PIPESOUTHWEST CORNER, E1/2, SE1/4 SECTION 1-T10N-R10WFOUND 1/2" IRON PIPE, 0.6' BELOW GRADEON CENTERLINE E-W ASPHALT ROADW30.0' TO EDGE OF ASPHALT ROADS40.0' TO 1/2" IRON PIPENNE25.28' TO CHISELED 'X' IN TOP OF WEST END OF RCP CULVERTSE43.27' TO NAIL w/SHINER IN POWER POLESOUTHWEST CORNER, E1/2, NE1/4, SECTION 1-T10N-R10WFOUND 3/4" IRON PIPE w/PSC, 1.0' BELOW GRADEON EAST EDGE OF CROP LINES205.0' TO NORTH POWER POLE OF 'H' STRUCTURES20.55' TO 1/2" IRON PIPEE9.82' TO 1/2" REBARSSE32.99' TO 1/2" REBARCALCULATED CORNER DEEDED DISTANCE INST#202302138DPage 195 of 202
S00°55'44"W 65.84'(M)C1
C2 S00°55'44"W118.88'(M)C5
C16N00°55'44"E 359.95'(M)S87°51'56"W 368.94'(M)C3C6C4S89°21'16"E 390.20'(M)LOT 176512.20 SF1.756 ACLOT 278501.64 SF1.802 ACS87°51'49"W 1361.96'(M)S00°55'44"W
320.07'(M,D)
320'(R2,P)S87°51'19"W 685.92'(M,D) 685.97'(R2,P)S87°51'49"W 458.69'(M,D)S00°55'42"W39.88'(M)40.06'(P)S87°51'49"W 685.99'(M) 685.98'(P)A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (E1/2, NE1/4) AND PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (E1/2, SE1/4) OF SECTION ONE (1),TOWNSHIP TEN (10) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 1-T10N-R10W; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S87°51'49"W, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4), ADISTANCE OF 903.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING S87°51'49"W, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 458.69 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER, E1/2, SE 1/4,SECTION 1-T10N-R10W; THENCE N00°22'44"E, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE E1/2, SE1/4, A DISTANCE OF 2650.87 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER, E1/2, NE 1/4, SECTION 1-T10N-R10W; THENCEN00°24'20"E, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE E1/2, NE1/4 A DISTANCE OF 939.48 FEET; THENCE N87°13'59"E A DISTANCE OF 1178.65 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF US HIGHWAY 281;THENCE S00°54'50"W, ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 963.55 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NE1/4; THENCE CONTINUE S00°54'50"W, ALONG SAID WESTRIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 2281.56 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1, STAUFFER SUBDIVISION; THENCE S87°52'19"W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF685.92 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1 STAUFFER SUBDIVISION; THENCE S00°55'44"W, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 320.07 FEET; THENCE S00°55'42"W,ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID STAUFFER SUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF 39.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 3,927,045.36 SQUARE FEET OR90.153 ACRES MORE OR LESS OF WHICH 5.626 ACRES ARE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON ______________________, 2023, I, JAI JASON ANDRIST, A NEBRASKA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 630, DULY REGISTERED UNDER THE LAND SURVEYOR'SREGULATION ACT, DO HEREBY STATE THAT I HAVE PERFORMED A SURVEY OF THE LAND DEPICTED ON THE ACCOMPANYING PLAT; THAT SAID PLAT IS A TRUE DELINEATION OF SAID SURVEYPERFORMED PERSONALLY OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION; THAT SAID SURVEY WAS MADE WITH REFERENCE TO KNOWN AND RECORDED MONUMENTS MARKED AS SHOWN, AND TO THE BESTOF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF IS TRUE, CORRECT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAND SURVEYOR'S REGISTRATION ACT IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF THIS SURVEY.________________________________________________________JAI JASON ANDRIST, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NUMBER, LS-630FAX 308.384.8752TEL 308.384.8750201 East 2nd StreetGrand Island, NE 68801KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT WILDWOOD BUSINESS PARK, LLC, A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, BEING THE OWNERS OF THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREON, HAVE CAUSED SAMETO BE SURVEYED, SUBDIVIDED, PLATTED AND DESIGNATED AS "" OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (E1/2, NE1/4) ANDPART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (E1/2, SE1/4) OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP TEN (10) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, ASSHOWN ON THE ACCOMPANYING PLAT THEREOF AND DO HEREBY DEDICATE THE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, AS SHOWN THEREON TO THE PUBLIC FOR THEIR USE FOREVER: AND HEREBY DEDICATE THEEASEMENTS, AS SHOWN THEREON TO THE PUBLIC FOR THEIR USE FOREVER FOR THE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE UTILITIES, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHTS OFINGRESS AND EGRESS HERETO, AND HEREBY PROHIBITING THE PLANTING OF TREES, BUSHES AND SHRUBS, OR PLACING OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS UPON, OVER, ALONG OR UNDERNEATH THE SURFACEOF SUCH EASEMENTS; AND THAT THE FOREGOING SUBDIVISION AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE DESCRIPTION HEREON AS APPEARS ON THIS PLAT IS MADE WITH THE FREE CONSENTAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESIRES OF THE UNDERSIGNED OWNERS AND PROPRIETORS.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE AFFIXED MY SIGNATURE HERETO, AT ________________, NEBRASKA, THIS ____ DAY OF ____________, 2023WILDWOOD BUSINESS PARK, LLCBy: _________________________________________ DAVE OSTDIEKSUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF HALL COUNTY, CITIES OFGRAND ISLAND, WOOD RIVER, AND THE VILLAGES OF ALDA, CAIRO, AND DONIPHAN, NEBRASKA._______________________________ __________CHAIRPERSON DATEAPPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKATHIS ____ DAY OF ______ , 2022._______________________________MAYOR_______________________________CITY CLERKON THIS ____ DAY OF ______________________, 2023, BEFORE ME, A NOTARY PUBLIC WITHIN AND FOR SAIDCOUNTY, PERSONALLY APPEARED DAVE OSTDIEK, MANAGER, WILDWOOD BUSINESS PARK, LLC, A NEBRASKALIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TO BE PERSONALLY KNOWN TO BE THE IDENTICAL PERSON WHOSE SIGNATURE ISAFFIXED HERETO AND ACKNOWLEDGED THE EXECUTION THEREOF TO BE HIS VOLUNTARY ACT AND DEED. INWITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SUBSCRIBED MY NAME AND AFFIXED MY OFFICIAL SEALAT ____________________ , NEBRASKA, ON THE DATE LAST ABOVE WRITTEN.MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ________________________________________NOTARY PUBLICSCALE 1" = 100'Page 196 of 202
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ORDINANCE NO. 9938
An ordinance to extend the boundaries and include within the corporate limits of,
and to annex into the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a tract of land comprised of Wildwood
Business Park Subdivision and all adjoining right-of-way in Hall County, Nebraska and more
particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto; to provide service benefits thereto; to
repeal any ordinance or resolutions or parts of thereof in conflict herewith; to provide for
publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, Wildwood Business Park L.L.C., owner of the property submitted a plat of
Wildwood Business Park Subdivision an Addition to the City of Grand Island for approval; and
WHEREAS, the Annexation Component of the Comprehensive Development
Plan for the City of Grand Island provides that owners of property proposed for subdivision
adjacent to the Corporate Limits should submit such subdivisions as additions to the City; and
WHEREAS, according to Nebraska Revised State Statute §16-177 the City of
Grand Island can, upon petition of the property owner(s) of property contiguous and adjacent to
the City Limits annex said property by ordinance; and
* This Space Reserved For Register of Deeds *
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WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised State Statute §16-402(2)(b) requires all
annexation ordinances to be read by title only on three different days, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grand Island has complied with all
statutory procedures and desires to approve the petition for annexation. Now Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. It is hereby found and determined that:
(A) The above-described tracts of land are urban or suburban in character, and
the subject properties are contiguous or adjacent to the corporate limits of said City.
(B) The subject lands will receive the material benefits and advantages currently
provided to land within the City's corporate limits including, but not limited to police, fire,
emergency services, street maintenance, and utilities services upon annexation to the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, and City electric, water and sanitary sewer service is available, or will
be made available, as provided by law.
(C) The various zoning classifications of the land shown on the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby confirmed and this annexation does not
extend the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction.
(D) There is unity of interest in the use of the said tract of land, lots, tracts,
highways and streets (lands) with the use of land in the City, and the community convenience
and welfare and in the interests of the said City will be enhanced through incorporation of the
subject land into the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, shall be and
hereby are extended to include the contiguous and adjacent tract of land platted a Wildwood
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Business Park Subdivision and any adjacent and contiguous right-of-way or easement for road
purposes not previously annexed as set forth in Exhibit A and such land is hereby annexed to the
City of Grand Island.
SECTION 3. The subject tract of land and the persons thereon shall thereafter be
subject to all rules, regulations, ordinances, taxes and all other burdens and benefits of other
persons and territory included within the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. The owners of the land so brought within the corporate limits of the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby compelled to continue with the streets, alleys,
easements, and public rights-of-way that are presently platted and laid out in and through said
real estate in conformity with, and continuous with, the streets, alleys, easements and public
rights-of-way of the City.
SECTION 5. A certified copy of this Ordinance shall be recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska and indexed against the tracts of land, set forth
in Exhibit A.
SECTION 6. Upon taking effect of this Ordinance, the services of said City shall
be furnished to the lands and persons thereon as provided by law.
SECTION 7. That all ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
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SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on September 15,
2023 after its approval and passage on August 22, 2023 and publication, as provided by law.
Enacted: August 22, 2023.
____________________________________
Roger Steele, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (E1/2,
NE1/4) AND PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (E1/2, SE1/4) OF SECTION
ONE (1), TOWNSHIP TEN (10) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY,
NEBRASKA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 1-T10N-R10W; THENCE ON AN
ASSUMED BEARING OF S87°51'49"W, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
(SE1/4), A DISTANCE OF 903.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING
S87°51'49"W, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 458.69 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER, E1/2, SE 1/4, SECTION 1-T10N-R10W; THENCE N00°22'44"E, ALONG THE WEST LINE
OF THE E1/2, SE1/4, A DISTANCE OF 2650.87 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER, E1/2, NE 1/4,
SECTION 1-T10N-R10W; THENCE N00°24'20"E, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE E1/2, NE1/4 A
DISTANCE OF 939.48 FEET; THENCE N87°13'59"E A DISTANCE OF 1178.65 FEET TO THE WEST
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF US HIGHWAY 281; THENCE S00°54'50"W, ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 963.55 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NE1/4;
THENCE CONTINUE S00°54'50"W, ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF
2281.56 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1, STAUFFER SUBDIVISION; THENCE
S87°52'19"W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 685.92 FEET TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1 STAUFFER SUBDIVISION; THENCE S00°55'44"W, ALONG
THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 320.07 FEET; THENCE S00°55'42"W, ALONG THE
WEST LINE OF SAID STAUFFER SUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF 39.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 3,927,045.36 SQUARE FEET OR
90.153 ACRES MORE OR LESS OF WHICH 5.626 ACRES ARE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG WITH
ALL ADJACENT AND CONTINGUOUS ROAD RIGHT-WAY AND EASEMENTS FOR ROAD PURPOSES
NOT PREVIOUSLY A PART OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND MUNICIPAL LIMITS.
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