03/22/2005 Resolutions 2005-95
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2005-95
WHEREAS, on November 9,2004, by Resolution 2004-289, the City Council of the
City of Grand Island approved the proposal of RDG Schutte Wilscam Birge, Inc. of Omaha,
Nebraska (hereafter "RDG") to prepare a Site and Needs Study for the Fire Department for a new
Headquarters Fire Station and a new Fire Training Center; and
WHEREAS, on March 1,2005, at the Grand Island City Council Study Session, RDG
presented such study for review and discussion; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of such presentation, City Administration
recommended (a) that a replacement fire station be built without headquarters on donated land on
Fonner Park property, (b) that such fire station be constructed and purchased in cash, (c) that the fire
station located in the northeast portion of the City be studied further, and (d) that city staff pursue the
acquisition ofland east of Central Community College for the construction of a fire training facility;
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WHEREAS, on March 22, 2005, after further discussion it was disclosed that
environmental issues may present a problem with the land east of Central Community College; and
WHEREAS, a recommendation was made to pursue the acquisition ofland along East
Highway 30, adjacent to the proposed police / sheriffs headquarters facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that city staff is hereby authorized to pursue the
acquisition of property along East Highway 30, adjacent to the proposed police / sheriffs
headquarters facility for the construction of a fire training facility.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 22, 2005.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a
March 23, 2005