09/21/2004 Minutes
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL JOINT STUDY SESSION
September 21, 2004
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Joint Study Session of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska and the Hall County Board of Supervisors was conducted in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on September 21, 2004. Notice of the meeting was
given in the Grand Island Independent on September 15,2004.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmembers Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Pauly, Hornady,
Walker, and Haase. Councilmember Cornelius was absent. The following City Officials were
present: City Administrator Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, and Finance Director David
Springer.
The following Hall County Board of Supervisors were present: Pam Lancaster, Scott Arnold, Jim
Ericksen, Bob Humiston, Bud Jeffries, and Robert Rye. County Clerk Marla Connelly was also
present.
RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS: No individuals reserved time to speak on
agenda items.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek commented on a number of events that took
place last week. Among them were: Assisted Living Week, Husker Harvest Days, Funeral
Services for Eric Knott, Ducks Unlimited Banquet, Media Day at Shooting Sports Facility at
Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant, Running of the Weiners and Walk for ALS at Eagle Scout
Park.
PRESENTATION OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT
STUDY: Police Chief Kyle Hetrick introduced Project Manager Captain Robert Falldorf.
Captain Falldorf reported that a new Law Enforcement facility was one of the projects identified
to receive funding under the recently passed 1/2 cent sales tax initiative. Request for Proposals
were issued for a needs study for a combined new police/sheriff headquarters facility. Wilson
Estes Police Architects of Overland, Kansas was chosen and several meetings had been held with
the Law Enforcement Facility Committee.
Captain Falldorf introduced James Estes of Wilson Estes Police Architects who presented a
PowerPoint presentation concerning the completed needs study.
Mr. Estes commented that his firm works on nothing but Police facilities. Wilson Estes Police
Architects had planned over 100 Police facilities all over the country. Following was the Study
Process:
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Page 2, City Council Study Session, September 21, 2004
. Program Development
. Sites Analysis
. Budget Establishment
Initial assessments were presented. Mr. Estes stated there was currently a deficiency of space in
the facility today. He commented that the current facility was one of the worst cases he had seen
and was amazed at how the Police/Sheriffs offices were able function. The total building size
needed was recommended at 39,688 sq ft for 2004 and 44,997 sq ft for 2024.
Workplace standards and personnel projections were reviewed. Current personnel for both Police
and County were 126 for 2004 with an estimated increase of 32% or 166.5 by 2024. Comparison
of facility to typical Police facilities for 2004 Grand Island/Hall County was 315 with a national
average at 304.
The following was the Law Enforcement Center Cost Estimate:
Building Construction Cost 44,997 sq ft x $140.00
Site Development Cost 44,997 sq ft x $ 14.00
Subtotal
Contingency (10%)
Total
$6,299,580.00
$ 629.958.00
$6,929,538.00
$ 692.953.80
$7,622,491.80
Architectural Engineering Fees
Geotechnical & Surveying
Construction Testing Services
Furnishings
PhoneslData Wiring
Total Project Costs
$ 580,000.00
$ 12,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 240,000.00
$ 134.991.00
$8,609,482.80
Options
High Density storage Systems
CCTV
Basement
$ 9,008.40
$ 112,492.50
$ 921,442.50
Site Evaluation included:
Determination of Total Building Area
Probable Building Configuration
Parking/Site Area Requirements
Site Development Requirements
Site Criteria Evaluation
Presented was the site located across from City Hall. This site was determined not to be big
enough for the needs of the Police/Sheriff facility. This site had no room for expansion and
would require buying more property for parking which would include additional cost. The site at
the Luzenac property owned by the County was presented and recommended at the best site,
which would work well for the facility with room to expand.
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Mentioned were the process, work, and meetings conducted by several people from the Police
and Sheriffs Departments to accomplish this study. Developing the site was explained in detail
with extensive experience from other facilities.
Mayor Vavricek asked County Board Chairman, Pam Lancaster if this site would be feasible for
this facility. Ms. Lancaster commented that the Board would not be able to make a decision right
now, but would take it back to the County Board for further discussion. The County Board would
meet in two weeks and would have a decision at that time.
Question was asked concerning the benefits of a three story versus a two story building. Mr.
Estes stated a two story building was more feasible. From the standpoint of operations, most
Police facilities worked better with a two story building. A lot of demands requiring first floor
access were mentioned.
Green technology was discussed with regards to materials used in the building and being energy
efficient. Mentioned was this would probably increase the cost of the building project. Mr. Estes
stated Wilson Estes Police Architects was an environmentally conscious firm.
Captain Robert Falldorf stated the next phase would be to issue a Request for Proposal for the
design phase.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8: 1 0 p.m.
I Respectfully submitted,
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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