07/08/2025 Resolutions 2025-223 RESOLUTION 2025-223
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department has been
seeking to consolidate the Collections Group and their equipment into a single location, outside of
the Wastewater Treatment Plant(WWTP); and
WHEREAS, the move is included in the most recent cost of service rate study and is
included in the Wastewater Capital Improvement budget; and
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Collection Group currently occupies four separate
buildings at the WWTP and near the Utility Line Division; and
WHEREAS,consolidating the group's employees and equipment into a single space
will allow the group to operate more efficiently, protect sensitive equipment from the gaseous
environment of the WWTP, and place the group in a location that better serves the city; and
WHEREAS,after researching building costs and visiting several properties a detailed
cost comparison of options was assembled, with the results indicating purchasing an existing
property and making improvements is the most cost-effective option; and
WHEREAS, Wastewater staff located a property at 3836 W US Highway 30 and
worked with the owner to negotiate a purchase price in the amount of$3,910,150.00,which includes
improvements and is within the budgeted amount allocated; and
WHEREAS,an additional benefit is that GIPD can relocate personnel and equipment,
as necessary;
WHEREAS,partnering together,GIPD and Wastewater are able to split the space to
fit both groups' needs and eliminate unused space, having offices and storage spaces in western
Grand Island is beneficial to both groups.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA,that the purchase of 3836 W US Highway 30 in
the amount of$3,910,150.00,and associated closing costs,for the Wastewater Division of the Public
Works Department.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 2025.
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Ro_ . Steele, Mayor
Attest:
'�11 Granere, City Clerk