11-14-2017 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session Packet
City Council:
Linna Dee Donaldson
Michelle Fitzke
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Jeremy Jones
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Roger Steele
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Jeremy L. Jensen
City Administrator:
Marlan Ferguson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Call to Order
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open
Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room
as required by state law.
The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
Invocation - Pastor Dan Bremer, Grace Lutheran Church, 545 East Memorial
Drive
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item D-1
#2017-BE-7 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Sanitary
Sewer District No. 539; North Webb Road and 13th Street
Council action will take place under Ordinances item F-4.
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Consideration of Determining Benefits for Sanitary
Sewer District No. 539; North Webb Road and 13th Street
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 539; North Webb
Road and 13th Street was approved by City Council on October 10, 2017, via Resolution
No. 2017-277; with November 14, 2017 set as the date for Council to sit as the Board of
Equalization. Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska was hired to
perform such work in the amount of $105,483.25. Work was completed at a price of
$85,543.76; with additional costs of $19,276.73, all detailed below.
Original Bid $ 105,483.25
Overruns $ (19,939.49)
Sub Total (Construction Price) = $ 85,543.76
Additional Costs:
The Grand Island Independent – Advertising $ 157.76
Hall County Register of Deeds – Filing Fees $ 252.00
Island Sprinkler – Sprinkler Repair $ 74.51
Midwest Right-of-Way – Easement Acquisition Services $ 4,685.00
Phillip J Harders – Easements $ 500.00
Calvary Baptist Church – Easements $ 1,535.00
Richard A Rischling – Easements $ 6,005.00
Sheffield Tree Service – Tree Removal $ 3,800.00
Grand Island Public Works Engineering – Engineering & Design $ 2,267.46
Sub Total of Additional Costs = $ 19,276.73
TOTAL COST = $ 104,820.49
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Total project cost is $104,820.49, with an assessable amount of $69,430.57. The
remaining costs were necessary to construct a line west from Dixie Square to address
deficiencies with the system along Webb Road from prior construction.
There are approximately 300 septic tanks within City limits with no available sanitary
sewer. This project provides sanitary sewer to five (5) additional properties.
All work has been completed and special assessments have been calculated for the
improvements.
Discussion
The costs for this project will be assessed to the adjacent property. The payments are
spread over ten (10) years at 7% simple interest. The first payment of principle only at
1/10th of the assessment is due 25 days after filing of the ordinance that levies the costs as
approved at the Board of Equalization. The City has had multiple correspondences with
the property owners and sent a reminder letter advising them that the BOE is scheduled
for November 14, 2017 and the first payment will be due shortly after.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council meet as the Board of Equalization to
determine benefits and pass an ordinance to levy Special Assessments to the individual
properties.
Sample Motion
(Sample Motion for the Board of Equalization)
Move to approve the resolution establishing benefits for Sanitary Sewer District No. 539;
North Webb Road and 13th Street.
(Sample Motion for the Resolution)
Move to approve the ordinance levying the assessments for Sanitary Sewer District No.
539; North Webb Road and 13th Street.
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STATE OF NEBRASKA
COUNTY OF HALL
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AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says that she is the duly appointed and acting City Clerk of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and that on October 31, 2017; she mailed copies of the "Notice of Board of Equalization Hearing -Sanitary Sewer District No. 539; North Webb Road and 13th Street", which notice was first published in the Grand Island Independent on October
31, 2017, to the following named parties:
Executive Properties, LLC 4110 Terrace Cir Grand Island, NE 68803
Ronald & Karen Hanover 1724 N Broadwell Ave Grand Island, NE 68803
Larry & Wendy Buhrman
1041 N Webb Rd Grand Island, NE 68803
Calvary Ba�tist Church of GI NE 3221 W 13t St Grand Island, NE 68803
Alexander C & Frances Salinas1121 N Webb Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
Such communications were properly posted and deposited in the United States mail.
Those names shown with an asterisk were mailed copies by certified mail, return receipt requested, being owners of property within the district whose addresses were shown on the tax rolls of Hall County at the time
said Notice was first published as being outside the boundaries of Hall County.
Affiant further states that she, and her attorney, after diligent investigation and inquiry, were unable to ascertain and does not know the post office address of any other party appearing to have a direct legal interest in the proceedings other than the above parties to whom notice has been mailed.
DATED: October 31, 2017
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31st date October, 2017.
Notary Public
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-BE-7
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Sanitary Sewer District
No. 539; North Webb Road and 13th Street, after due notice having been given thereof, that we
find and adjudge:
That total project cost is $104,820.49, with benefits accruing to the real estate in
such district to be the total sum of $69,430.57; and
Such benefits are based on Sanitary Sewer District No. 539; North Webb Road
and 13th Street at the adjacent property and are equal and uniform; and
According to the area of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate within such
Sanitary Sewer District No. 539; North Webb Road and 13th Street, such benefits are the sums
set opposite the description as follows:
Parcel
No.Owner Legal Description Assessment
by Frontage
400146568 Executive Properties, LLC Misc Tracts 18-11-9 Part Lot 1, 1 AC $ 13,886.12
400146541
Ronald Hanover
Karen Hanover Misc Tracts 18-11-9 Part Lot 1, .98 AC $ 13,886.12
400146533
Alexander C Salinas
Frances Salinas Misc Tracts 18-11-9 Part Lot 1, .48 AC $ 13,886.11
400146576 Larry Buhrman Misc Tracts 18-11-9 Part Lot 1, .48 AC $ 13,886.11
400146401 Calvary Baptist Church of GI NE Misc Tracts 17-11-9, PT NW ¼ NW ¼, 4 AC $ 13,886.11
$ 69,430.57
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item E-1
Public Hearing on Request from Bearded Buffalo Golf, LLC dba
Bearded Buffalo Golf, LLC, 217 E. Stolley Park Road, Suite I & J
for a Class “C” Liquor License
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-4.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Council Agenda Memo
From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Public Hearing on Request from Bearded Buffalo Golf,
LLC dba Bearded Buffalo Golf, LLC, 217 E. Stolley
Park Road, Suite I & J for a Class “C” Liquor License
Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Section 4-2 of the Grand Island City Code declares the intent of the City Council
regarding liquor licenses and the sale of alcohol.
Declared Legislative Intent
It is hereby declared to be the intent and purpose of the city council in adopting
and administering the provisions of this chapter:
(A)To express the community sentiment that the control of availability of alcoholic
liquor to the public in general and to minors in particular promotes the public
health, safety, and welfare;
(B)To encourage temperance in the consumption of alcoholic liquor by sound and
careful control and regulation of the sale and distribution thereof; and
(C)To ensure that the number of retail outlets and the manner in which they are
operated is such that they can be adequately policed by local law enforcement
agencies so that the abuse of alcohol and the occurrence of alcohol-related crimes
and offenses is kept to a minimum.
Discussion
Bearded Buffalo Golf, LLC dba Bearded Buffalo Golf, LLC, 217 E. Stolley Park Road,
Suite I & J has submitted an application for a Class “C” Liquor License. A Class “C”
Liquor License allows for the sale of alcohol on and off sale inside the corporate limits of
the city.
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. See attached Police Department report.
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Also submitted was a request for Liquor Manager Designation for Nicholas Papke, 727
So. Blaine Street. Staff recommends approval contingent upon final inspections and
completion of a state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the application.
2.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3.Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4.Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve this application.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the application for Bearded Buffalo Golf, LLC dba Bearded Buffalo
Golf, LLC, 217 E. Stolley Park Road, Suite I & J for a Class “C” Liquor License
contingent upon final inspections and Liquor Manager Designation for Nicholas Papke,
727 So. Blaine Street contingent upon completion of a state approved alcohol
server/seller training program.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item E-2
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2405 E. Stolley
Park Road - John C. Hoffman
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-8.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – 2405 E. Stolley Park
Road – John C. Hoffman
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire utility easement relative to the
property of John C. Hoffman, through part of Lot One (1), Sandy Beach Third
Subdivision, Hall County, NE (2405 E. Stolley Park Road), in order to have access to
install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and
transformers.
Discussion
The requested easement is located on a residential lot on the south side of Stolley Park
Road and east of Stuhr Road. A new single family home is being built on the property.
The proposed easement will allow the Utilities Department to install, operate and
maintain the new underground electric service lines and related infrastructure for the new
residence.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Make a motion to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item E-3
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3333 Ramada
Road - Southeast Crossings, LLC
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-9.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – 3333 Ramada Road –
Southeast Crossings, LLC
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire utility easement relative to the
property of Southeast Crossings, LLC through a part of Lot Eleven (11), Woodland
Second Subdivision, an Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska
(3333 Ramada Road), in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair
power appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
The Borders Inn Hotel is in the process of upgrading the electrical service to the facility.
The proposed easement will allow the Utilities Department to access, extend, operate and
maintain the underground power lines and transformer that service the property.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Make a motion to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item E-4
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - South of One-
R Road and West of Hwy. 281 - Petersen
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-10.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – South of One-R Road
and West of Highway 281 – Douglas and Tamara
Petersen
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire utility easement relative to the
property of Douglas R. and Tamera K. Petersen, located through a part of the Northwest
Quarter (NW ¼), Section Twenty (20), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Nine (9)
West of the 6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska (south of One-R Road and west of Highway
281), in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
The farmland in the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Twenty (20), Township
Twelve (12) North, Range Nine (9) West, is served by the Grand Island Utilities
Department. The existing overhead power lines were originally installed approximately
20 years ago without acquiring easements which was common at the time. The proposed
easement will allow the Utilities Department to access, extend, operate and maintain
power lines for the irrigation wells in the area.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Make a motion to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item E-5
Public Hearing on Request to Rezone Property Located on the East
Side of Boggs Avenue from Fourth Street to Fifth Street from R-2
Low-Density Residential to R-3 Medium Density Residential (T.C.
Enck Builders, Inc.)
Council action will take place under Ordinances item F-1.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Rezone from R-2 Low Density Residential to R-3
Medium Density Residential
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
The request is to rezone Lots 8, 9, and 10 of Block 10 of Packer and Barr’s Addition. The
property is located in the City of Grand Island. The applicant, Todd Enck, is asking that
the zoning on this property be changed from R-2-Low Density Residential Zone to R-3
Medium Density Residential in order to accommodate the construction of two new
duplexes.
Discussion
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held November 1, 2017,
the above item was considered following a public hearing.
O’Neill opened the public hearing.
Nabity said R-2 allows for one dwelling unit for 6,000 square feet of property,
whereas R-3 allows for one dwelling unit for 3,000 square feet of property. The
applicant wants to put one duplex on each of two vacant lots. Across the alley is
R-4, which allows for one dwelling unit for 1,000 square feet of property. Nabity
said this is an older neighborhood that would benefit from the new development.
Similar density is already in use on the north end of the block. Nabity said he had
one call from a property owner who hoped the development would be positive
because the owner has a long-time tenant there and is planning to do some
reinvestment in her own property. Nabity said the proposed project is very
positive and is consistent with Grand Island’s comprehensive plan.
O’Neill offered the floor to Enck. Enck stated he was there to answer questions
and declined comment.
O’Neill closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Rainforth to recommend approval
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of the rezoning from R-2 to R-3.
The motion carried with ten members in favor (O’Neill, Ruge, Maurer,
Robb, Monter, Rainforth, Rubio, Hendricksen, Randone and Kjar) and no
members voting no or abstaining.
The memo sent to the planning commission with staff recommendation is attached for
review by Council.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the rezoning request as presented
2.Modify the rezoning request to meet the wishes of the Council
3.Postpone the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the proposed changes as
recommended.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the ordinance and development plan as presented.
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Agenda Item # 5
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
November 1, 2017
SUBJECT: Zoning Change (C-03-2018GI)
PROPOSAL:An application has been made to rezone Lots 8, 9 and 10 of Block 10 of
Packer and Barr’s Addition to the City of Grand Island from R-2 Low Density Residential
Zone to R-3 Medium Density Residential Zone. This property is north of 4th Street and
east of Boggs Avenue. The person interested in purchasing the two undeveloped lots
would build a duplex on each of those lots if the rezoning is approved.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation:R-2: Low Density Residential
Intent of zoning district:R-2: To provide for residential neighborhoods at a
maximum density of seven dwelling units per acre
with supporting community facilities.
Permitted and conditional uses:R-2: Residential uses with at density of one unit per
6,000 square feet of property. Minimum lot size of
6,000 square feet. Churches, schools, parks are
permitted in this zoning district.
Proposed Zoning Designation:R-3: Residential uses with at density of 1 unit per
3,000 square feet of property. Minimum lot size of
6,000 square feet. Churches, schools, parks and
some limited non-profit operations and day care
facilities are also allowed as permitted or
conditional uses in this district.
Comprehensive Plan Designation:Medium Density Residential to Office Use.
Existing land uses.Vacant lots, single family residential.
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations:East: R-4 High Density Residential
North West and South: R2 Low Density
Residential
Intent of zoning district:R-4: To provide for residential uses at a maximum
density of 43 dwelling units per acre with supporting
community facilities. This zoning district is also
used as a transitional zone between lower density
residential zones and office, business, or
manufacturing zones.
R-2: To provide for residential neighborhoods at a
maximum density of seven dwelling units per acre
with supporting community facilities.
Permitted and conditional uses:R-4: Residential uses with at density of one unit per
1,000 square feet of property. Minimum lot size of
6,000 square feet. Churches, schools, parks, day
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care facilities, non-profit community organizations,
boarding houses, public and quasi-public buildings
are permitted in this zoning district
R-2: Residential uses with at density of one unit
per 6,000 square feet of property. Minimum lot size
of 6,000 square feet. Churches, schools, parks are
permitted in this zoning district
Comprehensive Plan Designation:All Directions: Medium Density Residential to
Office Uses.
Existing land uses:North: Single family including some on half lots.
South: Single family.
West: Single family and duplex homes.
East: Single family transitioning to commercial east
of White Avenue.
EVALUATION:
Positive Implications:
Consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: The subject property is
designated for medium density residential to office uses.
Consistent with existing uses: This change is consistent with the existing uses in the
area. The neighborhood has a mixture of single-family homes and duplex units.
Provides for additional housing in Grand Island: The proposed change would allow
the more scattered site units to be built in this existing neighborhood.
Negative Implications:
Could potentially be spot zoning: This is a small area with benefit to a single property
owner - both aspects of spot zoning.
Other Considerations
This property is developed with full services available and the neighborhood is planned
for increased residential density. The proposed densities are similar to that found at the
north end of this block and across the street to the west. Given the nature of the
development in this area it might be appropriate to take a wider look at this
neighborhood for rezoning when the Grand Island zoning map is considered for re-
adoption.
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Figure 1 Future Land Use Map from the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommends that the Grand Island City
Council change the zoning on this site from R-2 Low Density Residential to R-3
Medium Density Zone.
___________________ Chad Nabity
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item E-6
Public Hearing on Request to Rezone Property Located South of
Capital Avenue and West of the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks
from R-3 Medium Density Residential to R-3 SL Medium Density
Residential Small Lot (Habitat for Humanity)
Council action will take place under Ordinances item F-2.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Rezone from R-3 Medium Density Residential to R-3SL
Medium Density Residential Small Lot
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
The request is to rezone approximately 4.0 acres of land south of Capital Avenue and
west of the Ord Line Railroad operated by Central Nebraska Railroad. The property is
located in the City of Grand Island. The applicant is asking that the zoning on this
property be changed from R-3-Medium Density Residential Zone to R-3SL Medium
Density Residential Small Lot, a new zoning classification that was approved by the city
council last month. The proposed change does not increase the density of housing, but
does allow for smaller lot sizes. The applicant, Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity,
would be able to fit 25 percent more homes on the land parcel with this change.
Discussion
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held November 1, 2017,
the above item was considered following a public hearing.
O’Neill opened the public hearing.
Nabity said this rezoning does not change the density of development, but only
the lot size. R-3 and R-3SL both allow one dwelling unit for 3,000 square feet of
property. The R-3SL was approved by city council in October and would allow
for a 35-feet-wide lot. He said Habitat for Humanity would like to use the zoning
to get 22 lots on land it owns rather than 17 lots.
Dana Jelinek, 616 Swan Lane, spoke in favor of the rezoning. She is the executive
director of the Grand Island Habitat for Humanity. Jelinek said the rezoning
doesn’t mean Habitat will build smaller homes. They will still build homes at just
under 1,100 square feet per home, but the R-3SL zoning will allow them to shave
off part of the yard and fit more home lots onto the L-shaped parcel of land they
own. Kjar asked if utilities extend to the land now. Jelinek said no. Nabity said
city sewer and water is available in Capital Avenue and can be extended into the
new development.
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Jeremy Trotter, 1024 E. Capital Avenue, said the previous owner of this parcel
talked of putting trailer homes there. Trotter said that would be a concern. He
asked what types of homes and how many were planned for the parcel. Nabity
said Habitat builds stick-built homes on site and 22 homes are planned. Ruge said
this will be a very good-looking neighborhood with homes in which property
taxes are being paid. Ruge said the R-3SL seems to be a fantastic idea for this
parcel.
O’Neill closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Maurer and seconded by Rubio to recommend approval of
the rezoning from R-3 to R-3SL.
The motion carried with ten members in favor (O’Neill, Ruge, Maurer,
Robb, Monter, Rainforth, Rubio, Hendricksen, Randone and Kjar) and no
members voting no or abstaining.
The memo sent to the planning commission with staff recommendation is
attached for review by Council.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the rezoning request as presented
2.Modify the rezoning request to meet the wishes of the Council
3.Postpone the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the proposed changes as
recommended.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the ordinance and development plan as presented.
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Agenda Item # 6
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
November 1, 2017
SUBJECT: Zoning Change (C-04-2018GI)
PROPOSAL:An application has been made to rezone Lot 2 of Lassonde Second
Subdivision in the City of Grand Island from R-3 Medium Density Residential Zone to R-
3SL Medium Density-Small Lot Residential Zone. This property is south of Capital
Avenue and west of the Ord Line Railroad operated by Central Nebraska Railroad. The
proposed change will not increase the density of housing permitted at this location, but
will allow, if approved, single-family homes to be built on smaller lots.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation:R-3: Medium Density Residential
Intent of zoning district:R-3: To provide for residential uses at a maximum
density of fourteen to fifteen dwelling units per acre
with supporting community facilities. This zoning
district is sometimes used as a transitional zone
between lower density residential zones and higher
density residential, office, business, or
manufacturing zones.
Permitted and conditional uses:R-3: Residential uses with a density of 1 unit per
3,000 square feet of property. Minimum lot size of
6,000 square feet. Churches, schools, parks and
some limited non-profit operations and day care
facilities are also allowed as permitted or
conditional uses in this district.
Proposed Zoning Designation R-3SL: Residential uses with a density of 1 unit per
3,000 square feet of property. Minimum lot size of
3,000 square feet. Churches, schools, parks and
some limited non-profit operations and day care
facilities are also allowed as permitted or
conditional uses in this district.
Comprehensive Plan Designation:Low to Medium Density Residential
Existing land uses.Vacant Ground
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations:North and West: LLR: Large Lot Residential
East and South: R2 Low Density Residential
Intent of zoning district:LLR: To provide for a transition from rural to urban
uses, and is generally located on the fringe of the
urban area. This zoning district permits residential
dwellings at a maximum density of two dwelling
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units per acre, as well as other open space and
recreational activities.
R-2: To provide for residential neighborhoods at a
maximum density of seven dwelling units per acre
with supporting community facilities.
Permitted and conditional uses:LLR: Agricultural uses, recreational uses,
transitional uses such as: greenhouses and
veterinary clinics and residential uses at a density
of one unit per 20,000 square feet.
R-2: Residential uses with a density of 1 unit per
6,000 square feet of property. Minimum lot size of
6,000 square feet. Churches, schools, parks are
permitted in this zoning district
Comprehensive Plan Designation:All Directions: Designated Low to Medium Density
Residential Uses
Existing land uses:North: Capital Avenue, acreage development
South: Outfall Ditch, vacant property
West: Single-family homes
East: Apartment building, railroad tracks
EVALUATION:
Positive Implications:
Consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: The subject property is
designated for low to medium density residential.
Consistent with existing uses: This change is consistent with the existing uses in the
area.
Maintains current density of dwelling units: The proposed change does not increase
or decrease the expected housing unit density on the property.
Provides for affordable housing in Grand Island: The proposed change would allow
the Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity to increase the number of lots that will fit
on this property.
Negative Implications:
None foreseen.
Other Considerations
The property is already intended for residential uses at the proposed density as shown
below on the Future Land Use Map for the City of Grand Island.
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Figure 1 Future Land Use Map from the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommends that the Grand Island City
Council change the zoning on this site from R3 – Medium Density Residential to R-
3SL Medium Density-Small Lot Residential Zone.
___________________ Chad Nabity
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item E-7
Public Hearing on Request to Rezone Property Located South of
Lake Street and West of South Locust Street from LLR Large Lot
Residential to B-2 General Business (LBJM, LLC)
Council action will take place under Ordinances item F-3.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Rezone from LLR Large Lot Residential to B-2 General
Business
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
The request is to rezone approximately 11.1 acres of land south of Lake Street and west
of South Locust Street. The property is located in the City of Grand Island. The applicant
is asking that the zoning on this property be changed from LLR Large Lot Residential
Zone to B-2 General Business to accommodate business uses across the entire parcel. The
Gateway Corridor overlay would remain.
Discussion
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held November 1, 2017,
the above item was considered following a public hearing.
O’Neill opened the public hearing and the discussion on the final plat for JGMO
Subdivision.
Nabity said this is the former Honda Shop. He said during past rezoning and
corridor entrance work, the front 300 feet of the deep lot along South Locust
Street was zoned B-2 General Business use, while leaving the majority of the
property LLR. This rezoning would make the entire lot a consistent B-2 General
Business Use. Nabity said one existing home on the site is being removed.
Another home at the back of the lot can remain in the B-2 zoning, Nabity said.
O’Neill and Ruge asked questions about the width of the access drive, which
Nabity said must widen to half the allowed width in the B-2 zone (30 feet) at least
by the mid-point of the lot, which the proposed subdivision does.
O’Neill closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Maurer to recommend approval of
the rezoning from LLR to B-2.
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The motion carried with ten members in favor (O’Neill, Ruge, Maurer,
Robb, Monter, Rainforth, Rubio, Hendricksen, Randone and Kjar) and no
members voting no or abstaining.
The memo sent to the planning commission with staff recommendation is
attached for review by Council.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the rezoning request as presented
2.Modify the rezoning request to meet the wishes of the Council
3.Postpone the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the proposed changes as
recommended.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the ordinance and development plan as presented.
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Agenda Item #7
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
November 1, 2017
SUBJECT:Zoning Change (C-05-2018GI)
PROPOSAL:To rezone approximately 8 acres of land south of Lake Street and west of
South Locust Street, from LLR Large Lot Residential to B-2 General Business Zone, in
the City of Grand Island. The purpose of this rezoning request is to make the zoning
consistent across the full parcel and allow for subdivision. No change is proposed for
the Gateway Corridor Overlay zone. A similar rezoning was approved in 2013 for the
Ditch Witch property north of this property.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation:LLR: Large Lot Residential.
Intent of zoning district LLR: To provide for a transition from rural to urban
uses, and is generally located on the fringe of the
urban area. This zoning district permits residential
dwellings at a maximum density of two dwelling
units per acre, as well as other open space and
recreational activities.
Permitted and conditional uses:LLR: Agricultural uses, recreational uses and
residential uses at a density of two dwelling units
per acre.
Proposed zoning district B-2: Residential uses at a density of up to 43 units
per acre, a variety of commercial, retail, office and
service uses.
Comprehensive Plan Designation:Designated for commercial development.
Existing land uses.Property fronting South Locust is zoned B2 and
occupied by the immediately behind Old Honda
Shop
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations:South: B-2-General Business and LLR Large Lot
Residential
North: B-2-General Business and LLR- Large Lot
Residential
East: CD Commercial Development Zone
West: LLR- Large Lot Residential
Intent of zoning district:B-2: The intent of this zoning district is to provide
for the service, retail and wholesale needs of the
general community. This zoning district will contain
uses that have users and traffic from all areas of
the community and trade areas, and therefore will
have close proximity to the major traffic corridors of
the City. Residential uses are permitted at the
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density of the (R-4) High Density Residential
Zoning District.
Permitted and conditional uses:LLR - Agricultural uses, recreational uses and
residential uses at a density of two dwelling units
per acre. B-2-Residential uses at a density of up to
43 units per acre, a variety of commercial, retail,
office and service uses. CD a variety of
commercial, retail, office and service uses with
development permitted as outlined in the
development agreement, no residential uses.
Comprehensive Plan Designation:North, South, East and West: Designated
Commercial Development.
Existing land uses:North: Ditch Witch and single-family residential
East: WalMart
South: Single-family home on large lot
West: Farm Ground
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EVALUATION:
Positive Implications:
Consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: The subject property is
designated for low to highway commercial development (Typically B-2).
Accessible to Existing Municipal Infrastructure: City water and sewer services are
available to service the rezoning area.
Constent with the existing commercial development: This property is already and
has historically been used for commercial purposes. This proposal just extends the
commercial zoning across the full property.
Negative Implications:
No Negative Consequences Foreseen
Other Considerations
This proposal is consistent with the 2004 comprehensive plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City
Council change the zoning on the this site from LLR-Large Lot Residential to B-2-
General Business as requested and shown on the attached map.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
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2016 Aerial Photos
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2004 Future Land Use Map as Adopted with the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item E-8
Public Hearing on Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for
CRA Area No. 25 located at the Formerly Used Defense Site in Hall
County (Husker Harvest Days)
Council action will take place under Resolutions item I-1.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Amendment to Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #25
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP CRA Director
Background
In 2017, the Grand Island City Council declared property referred to as CRA Area #25 as
blighted and substandard and approved a generalized redevelopment plan for the
property. The enclosed redevelopment plan proposes to authorize the use of public funds
for private improvements on property within this redevelopment area. On June 13, 2017,
the Grand Island City Council approved Resolution #2017-174 authorizing and directing
city staff to work with Farm Progress to determine a way for the City to participate in
funding improvements at the show site.
Farm Progress owns property in this area and is proposing redevelop the site with
improved water, roads, electrical systems, drainage and perimeter fencing. The total cost
of the improvements is estimated to exceed $7,000,000. The show site has been at this
location at the southwest corner of the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant, a formerly
used defense site outside of Grand Island, Nebraska but within Hall County, Nebraska,
for 40 years.
The CRA reviewed the proposed development plan on September 20, 2017 and
forwarded it to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for recommendation at
its meeting on October 11, 2017. The CRA also sent notification to the City Clerk of its
intent to enter into a redevelopment contract for this project pending Council approval of
the plan amendment.
The Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing on the plan
amendment at a meeting on October 11, 2017. The Planning Commission approved
Resolution 2018-01 in support of the proposed amendment, declaring the proposed
amendment to be consistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City of
Grand Island. The CRA approved and forwarded the redevelopment plan along with the
recommendation of the planning commission to the City Council for consideration at its
meeting on October 18, 2017.
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Discussion
Tonight, Council will hold a public hearing to take testimony on the proposed
redevelopment plan and to enter into the record a copy of the redevelopment plan that
would authorize a redevelopment contract under consideration by the CRA and the City.
Since this project is outside of the city limits on property that was part of a formerly used
defense site, the opinion of the CRA legal counsel is that the City needs to be a party to
the contract.
Council is being asked to approve a resolution approving the redevelopment plan for the
Husker Harvest Days site along with the contract and interlocal agreement with the CRA
to fund the project using public funds. The resolution authorizes the CRA to execute a
redevelopment contract based on the redevelopment plan. The redevelopment plan
specifies that public funds in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 or 2/7 of the cost of the
project will be used for redevelopment expenses associated with the project. As part of
the contract, the City will provide the CRA with up to $200,000 per year for 10 years that
the CRA will use to pay Farm Progress, reimbursing them for part of the cost of the
improvements. Farm Progress will agree to host a show comparable, or better than, those
held at the site for the past 40 years for a period of no less than 20 years. The CRA will
issue a forgivable loan to Farm Progress for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. The
CRA will forgive $100,000 of the loan principal each year that a show is held until such
time as the loan is forgiven. Farm Progress will grant a lien to the CRA on the Farm
Progress property, to be held in first position to secure the $2,000,000 loan.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve the resolution.
2.Refer the issue to a Committee.
3.Postpone the issue to future date.
4.Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
The CRA and Hall County Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Council
approve the Resolution necessary for the adoption and implementation of this plan, and
authorization to sign the contract and interlocal agreement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution as submitted.
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Husker Harvest Days Redevelopment Project
July 2017
Farm Progress Companies, Inc. (“Farm Progress”) and the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska (the “City”) intend to complete a transaction relating to the Husker
Harvest Days show (the “Show”).
Executive Summary:
Husker Harvest Days, the World’s Largest Totally Irrigated Working Farm Show, is
celebrating its 40th year in Grand Island, Nebraska. The Show features over 600
exhibitors demonstrating the latest technology, equipment, and supplies for today’s
agricultural producers. The Show draws visitors from over 30 states and several
countries.
The long-time partnership between Farm Progress and the City has been enormously
beneficial to Central Nebraska in many ways. Aside from the national and global acclaim
of the event, the Show injects millions of dollars into the local economy via support of
local retail and personal property tax base. During the span of 12 days, hotels,
restaurants, and retail outlets throughout the region are busy. Temporary laborers are
hired, and vendors purchase internet, landscaping, rental equipment, fuel and other
services.
Farm Progress, in cooperation with the Agricultural Institute of Nebraska, also makes
substantial contributions to local philanthropies. This support includes college
scholarships for students pursuing agricultural careers, contributions to the Hall County
Agricultural Society, the Heartland Events Center, the Nebraska State Fair, livestock
auctions at county fairs, and local law enforcement and emergency response groups.
Nonprofit groups such as Central Catholic High School and the Wood River Booster
Club host concession fundraisers at the Show. In 2015, Heartland United Way’s food
drive at the Show garnered more than 8,700 pounds of food.
Through this Redevelopment Project, the City and Farm Progress seek to deepen their
local partnership by investing in critical capital improvements to the Show. These
improvements will help preserve a valuable and constructive agricultural asset and
ensure its continued prosperity for many years to come.
Project Description
This Redevelopment Project is intended to advance the long-standing partnership
between Farm Progress and the City by installing and updating critical infrastructure on
the property where the Show is held, (“Show Land”) as more specifically defined below.
These updates and improvements will enhance the overall experience for guests of the
Show and is part of a strategic plan to evolve the Show to attract national and
international guests and vendors.
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The City has approved a study regarding whether the Show Land is located within a
blighted or substandard area (the “Blight Study”). This Redevelopment Project
contemplates the Show Land is located within a blighted or substandard area, thereby
enabling the City to undertake a redevelopment project pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat.
§18-2123.01. In addition, Farm Progress has formed a Sanitary Improvement District
for the Show Land, in furtherance of this Redevelopment Project.
Funding sources for the improvements identified in this Redevelopment Project will
come from the three following sources.
1.The City shall contribute $2,000,000 for use by Farm Progress toward capital
improvements on the Show Land consistent with the Redevelopment Project (the
“City Contribution”). These funds will be generated by the City’s food and
beverage tax and held by the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Grand Island (“CRA”) pending completion of the capital improvements. The City
is providing these funds to the CRA pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2138.
2.Farm Progress through the Agricultural Institute of Nebraska (“AIN”), has
secured $225,000 from the Grand Island Convention Visitor’s Bureau (“CVB”) for
use toward certain capital improvements on the Show Land consistent with the
Redevelopment Project (the “CVB/Chamber Contribution”). Farm Progress and
AIN will work with the CVB and other community partners to secure additional
funds.
3.Farm Progress shall contribute at least $2,000,000 for use toward certain capital
improvements on the Show Land as determined by Farm Progress in its sole
discretion (the “Farm Progress Contribution”).
Farm Progress will retain ownership of the Show Land and has created a Sanitary and
Improvement District to make the Show Land eligible for the Redevelopment Project. The
Redevelopment Project will primarily include projects associated with electrical
distribution, drainage and paving. This will consist of establishing an underground primary
system, removing power poles, replacing power pedestals, establishing power feeds
between transformers and pedestals, establishing surface and subsurface drainage,
paving, fencing, and any exterior improvements as more specifically detailed in Exhibit A,
which are anticipated to cost at least $7 million in the aggregate to implement. Third-party
vendors whose services shall be required to make capital improvements to the Show
Land shall be selected and managed by Farm Progress.
Upon approval of this Redevelopment Project, Farm Progress shall begin making
capital improvements to the Show Land consistent with this Redevelopment Project.
The CRA will use the City Contribution to reimburse Farm Progress for up to $2,000,000
of such capital improvements and related expenses incurred by Farm Progress
(including with respect to architects, engineers, general contractors, consultants and
accounting, legal and other professional advisors). Farm Progress will submit
documentation evidencing such capital improvements and/or related expenses for
which Farm Progress desires reimbursement to the CRA. The CRA shall then
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reimburse Farm Progress for such capital improvements and/or related expenses as
and when incurred by Farm Progress up to the amount of the City Contribution. Farm
Progress will have no obligation to make any capital improvements or incur any related
expenses beyond the first $7,000,000 except as otherwise determined by Farm
Progress in its sole discretion.
In exchange for the City Contribution, Farm Progress agrees to host the Show for at
least twenty years. If Farm Progress fails to host the Show, Farm Progress agrees to
pay the City a penalty equal to $100,000 per year for each year prior to 2037 that Farm
Progress does not host the Show for any reason other than due to inclement weather or
any force majeure cause.
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING
GEOGRAPHIC AREA:
Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
A tract of land comprising the west half of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section
Twenty Five (25), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Eleven (11) West of the 6th P.M.
and all of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section Twenty Six (26), Township Eleven
(11) North, Range Eleven (11) West of the 6th P.M., all being in Hall County, Nebraska
and depicted in the following aerial map:
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Existing Land Use Map
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THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT COMPLIES WITH THE ACT:
The Community Development Law requires that a Redevelopment Plan and Project
consider and comply with a number of requirements. This Plan Amendment meets the
statutory qualifications as set forth below.
1. The City Can Undertake this Redevelopment Project on real property
located outside the corporate limits of the City for the following reasons:
[Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2123.01]:
(a)The real property located outside the corporate limits of the city is a formerly
used defense site;
The Show Land is located outside the corporate limits of the City and is a
formerly used defense site;
(b)The formerly used defense site is located within the same county as the city
approving such redevelopment project;
The Show Land and the City are both located in Hall County;
(c)The formerly used defense site is located within a sanitary and improvement
district;
Farm Progress has created SID Number 3, which was approved by the
District Court on July 19, 2017;
(d)The governing body of the city approving such redevelopment project passes an
ordinance stating such city's intent to annex the formerly used defense site in the
future; and
Ordinance #9645 stating the intent of the City to annex the Cornhusker
Army Ammunition Plant property in whole or part as it becomes eligible for
annexation was adopted by the Grand Island City Council on August 22,
2017;
(e)The redevelopment project has been consented to by any city exercising
extraterritorial jurisdiction over the formerly used defense site.
No city is exercising extraterritorial jurisdiction over the Show Land.
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2.Redevelopment Project Area 25 was declared to be declared blighted and
substandard by action of the Grand Island City Council.[§18-2109] with the
passage of Resolution #2017-206 on July 25, 2017. Such declaration was
made after a public hearing in full compliance with the public notice
requirements of §18-2115 of the Act.
The City has approved the Blight Study to include the Show Land, thereby enabling the
City to undertake a redevelopment project pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-2123.01.
3.Conformation to the General Plan for the Municipality as a whole. [§18-2103
(13) (a) and §18-2110]
Grand Island adopted a Comprehensive Plan on July 13, 2004. Hall County adopted a
Comprehensive Plan on April 20, 2004. This Redevelopment Project is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plans of both Grand Island and Hall County, in that no changes in
the Comprehensive Plan elements are intended and will only impact property located
outside of the City’s corporate limits. The plan is also consistent with the Cornhusker
Army Ammunition Reuse Plan as prepared for the Army Corps of Engineers by RKG
Associates, Inc and Black & Veatch in 1997.
4.The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the
following items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
(a)Land Acquisition:
The Redevelopment Plan does not provide for real property
acquisition.
(b) Demolition and Removal of Structures:
The projects to be implemented with this Redevelopment Plan do not
provide directly for the demolition of structures. Some internal or other
incidental demolition may be necessary for redevelopment but the primary
purpose of this plan is to install and update improvements to the Show Land.
(c)Future Land Use Plan:
The Show Land is intended to be used for the Show. The Show Land is
located outside of the corporate limits of the City and is intended to have
no impact on the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The Hall
County Comprehensive Plan has this property designated for special
events and agriculture per the CAAP Reuse Plan. The Show is consistent
with both plans. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111].
(d)Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or
other Planning changes:
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As the Show Land is located outside of the City’s corporate limits, no zoning
changes are anticipated with this project. The Show Land is with the Hall
County Zoning jurisdiction and zoned AG-SE Special Agriculture/Events
zone. No changes are anticipated in street layouts or grades. No changes
are anticipated in building codes or ordinances. Nor are any other planning
changes contemplated. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
(e)Site Coverage and Intensity of Use:
The Show Land is zoned AG-SE Special Agriculture/Events zone and can
accommodate the improvements contemplated as part of this
Redevelopment Project. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
(f)Additional Public Facilities or Utilities:
Electrical, sewer, and water are available to support the Show Land.
Sewer and water are provided privately. Potable water at the site is
provided through dedicated service wells on site which are tested annually
before the event and have been, in all prior years, found to be safe. The
Redevelopment Project will include projects associated with electrical
distribution, drainage and paving. No City utilities will be impacted by the
Redevelopment Project. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
5.The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of
individuals and families displaced as a result of plan implementation. [§18-
2103.02].
This Redevelopment Plan will not require the displacement of individuals or families.
6.No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in
any property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106]
The Show Land is wholly owned by Farm Progress. No members of the CRA of the City
hold an interest in property within the Redevelopment Project Area.
7.Section 18-2114 of the Act requires that the Authority consider:
(a)Method and cost of acquisition and preparation for redevelopment and estimated
proceeds from disposal to redevelopers.
Outside of the City Contribution and the CVB/Chamber Contribution, Farm
Progress will provide and secure all necessary financing.
(b)Statement of proposed method of financing the Redevelopment Project.
Outside of the City Contribution and the CVB/Chamber Contribution, Farm
Progress will provide all necessary financing for the project. Farm
Progress will submit documentation evidencing expenditures for
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improvements outlined in Exhibit A for which Farm Progress desires
reimbursement to the CRA. The CRA shall then reimburse Farm Progress
for such expenditures as and when incurred by Farm Progress up to the
amount of the City Contribution.
(c)Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families. No families
will be displaced as a result of this Redevelopment Plan.
8.Section 18-2113 of the Act requires:
Prior to recommending a redevelopment plan to the governing body for approval, an
authority shall consider whether the proposed land uses and building requirements in the
redevelopment project area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in
conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious
development of the city and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future
needs, promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general
welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including,
among other things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of
safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the
promotion of the healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of
adequate transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks,
recreational and community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of
sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and
the prevention of the recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations or
conditions of blight.
The CRA has considered these elements in proposing this Redevelopment Plan. This
Redevelopment Plan will have no impact negative on the Comprehensive Plans for
either the City of Grand Island or Hall County. The improvements contemplated under
this Redevelopment Plan will raise property values and provide a stimulus to keep
surrounding properties properly maintained and support additional commercial
development. This will have the intended result of preventing recurring elements of
blighting conditions.
9.Time Frame for Development
This Redevelopment Plan is to be following the 2017 Show and will continue until all
improvements are accomplished, which is currently anticipated to be in 2018, and in any
event before the end of 2019. The effectiveness of this Redevelopment Project will be
evaluated in November of each year beginning in November of 2017. It is anticipated that
this Redevelopment Plan and the money appropriated to support the Redevelopment
Plan will result in increased property values and economic stimulus to the City beginning
in 2017 and continuing thereafter for decades to come.
10.Justification of Project
One of the keys to this Redevelopment Plan is to enhance the Show and the benefits of
the retail and personal services associated with the Show. We expect the
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Redevelopment Project’s improvements to support the entire community, but
particularly the retail, dining, hospitality, and entertainment industries. This
Redevelopment Project does not propose to tear down any buildings with historic value.
11.Cost Benefit Analysis
This Redevelopment Plan does not permit the use of TIF. Any project using TIF will need
to be approved with a separate plan amendment that will include a cost benefit analysis.
(a) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax
impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project;
No additional public service needs have been identified. Existing water
and waste water facilities will not be impacted by this Redevelopment
Project. The electric utility has sufficient capacity to support this
Redevelopment Project. It is not anticipated that this Redevelopment
Project will impact schools. Fire and police protection are available and
should not be impacted by this Redevelopment Project.
(b)Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
The Show injects millions of dollars into the local economy via support of
local retail and personal property tax base. During the span of 12 days,
hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets throughout the region are busy.
Temporary laborers are hired, and vendors purchase internet,
landscaping, rental equipment, fuel and other services. Farm Progress
also supports local philanthropies, and contributes to local law
enforcement and emergency response groups.
(c)Impacts on other employers and employees within the city or village and the
immediate area that are located outside of the boundaries of the area of the
redevelopment project; and
(d)Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the consideration
of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This Redevelopment Project will serve as an economic boost for numerous
industries in the Grand Island area. This Redevelopment Project will
increase Grand Island’s ability to compete for talented individuals.
Time Frame for Development
It is anticipated that all improvements associated with this Redevelopment Project will
commence on or shortly after approval of the Redevelopment Project by the City and
the CRA and be completed by the end of 2018, and in any event before the end of
2019.
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Exhibit A
Husker Harvest Days
Item Description Quantity Units
PAVING & EXCAVATION
Excavation 75,000 CY
7" TH. Concrete Pavement 71,180 SY
7" TH. Crushed Concrete 6,750 TONS
WATER SERVICE
1"HDPE Water Pipe 935 LF
2"HDPE Water Pipe 775 LF
4" PVC Water Pipe 3,365 LF
6" PVC Water Pipe 2,765 LF
5 1/4" Pumper Hydrant, M.J.3 EA
Muller 3/4" Yard Hydrant 18 EA
6" Gate Valve, M.J.6 EA
STORM SEWER
12" HDPE Storm Sewer 4,550 LF
15" HDPE Storm Sewer 5,650 LF
18" HDPE Storm Sewer 6,120 LF
18" RCP Storm Sewer 1,000 LF
21" RCP Storm Sewer 215 LF
24" RCP Storm Sewer 560 LF
48" RCP Storm Sewer 380 LF
18" RCP Flared End Section 8 EA
21" RCP Flared End Section 2 EA
24" RCP Flared End Section 4 EA
48" RCP Flared End Section 6 EA
21" X 45 deg. Bend 1 EA
24" X 60 deg. Bend 1 EA
2' X 2' Inlets 77 EA
Trench Backfill 2,500 CY
SECURITY FENCING
Fence (6' Chain Link, Posts @ 10' CL)7,215 LF
2 X 16' Swinging Gates w/ Locking Mech.1 EA
2 X 17' Swinging Gates w/ Locking Mech.3 EA
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25 currently purchased, 7 needs to be purchased, 32 installed
25 currently purchased, 7 needs to be purchased, 32 installed
5 extra for future needs
2 X 18' Swinging Gates w/ Locking Mech.1 EA
2 X 30' Swinging Gates W/ Wheel & Locking Mech.1 EA
1 X 10' Swinging Gates w/ Locking Mech.2 EA
2 X 16' Sliding Gates w/ Locking Mech.1 EA
2 X 17' Sliding Gates w/ Locking Mech.1 EA
Stop Bar 9 EA
ELECTRICAL
15KV Medium Voltage Switch 1 EA
15KV Medium Voltage Distribution Cable 7,180 LF
4" Conduit for 15KV Cable 7,180 LF
600V USE Direct Bury Cable 25,944 LF
Transformer Vaults 32 EA
600V Transformers 32 EA
600V Disconnects 30 EA
600V Distribution Panels 17 EA
600V Power Pedestals 116 EA
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Draft Final Report
The Economic Impact of Husker Harvest
Days on Hall County, Nebraska
2013 Estimates
Prepared for the Penton Farm Progress Group
Prepared by
Dr. Eric Thompson, Director and Associate Professor of Economics
Shannon McClure, Graduate Research Assistant
May 31, 2014
Bureau of Business Research
Department of Economics
College of Business Administration
University of Nebraska—Lincoln
Dr. Eric Thompson, Director
A Bureau of Business Research Report
From the University of Nebraska—Lincoln
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The Economic Impact of Husker Harvest Days on Hall County, Nebraska
2013 Estimates
Executive Summary
Husker Harvest Days is an annual agricultural exposition held in Grand Island, Nebraska.
In 2013, the three-day event included 615 exhibitors with an estimated 2,600 employees,
500 event operations staff, and drew 80,000 visitor-days.
In this study, conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Bureau of Business
Research and sponsored by Penton Farm Progress Group, we estimate the economic
impact of the 2013 Husker Harvest Days event on the Hall County economy. The
economic impact estimated is based on the Hall County spending of visitors to and
exhibitors at Husker Harvest Days as well as the spending of event organizers. Economic
impact estimates also include the multiplier impact on the local economy as visitors and
exhibitor spending circulates further within the Hall County Economy.
Results indicate that Husker Harvest Days generated a $7.7 million economic impact on
the Hall County economy during 2013. The overall impact included a $2.6 million labor
income impact.
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Table of Contents
Introduction…………………………………………………….…1
Research Methodology and Assumptions………………….….…..1
Survey of Exhibitors………………………………….…...2
Visitor Activity……………………………………….…...2
Economic Impact……………………………………..…...2
Economic Impact of Exhibitors……………………………….…...3
Characteristics of Exhibitors………………………….…...4
Locally Purchased Exhibit Support…………………….....6
Exhibitors’ Personal Spending at Husker Harvest Days.....7
Exhibitors’ Personal Spending in Hall County…………...7
Estimated Economic Impact of Exhibitors……………......9
General Economic Benefits of Husker Harvest Day….…..9
The Economic Impact of Visitors………………………………..10
Summary………………………………………………….......….12
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Tables
Table 1
Home Location of Husker Harvest Days Exhibitors: 2013…………….…4
Table 2
Exhibitor Demographic Averages……………………………………..….5
Table 3
Exhibit Related Spending in Hall County……………………………..….6
Table 4
Exhibitor Expenditures within HHD Grounds………………………..…..7
Table 5
Exhibitor Spending within Hall County……………………………..……8
Table 6
Total Economic Impact of Exhibitor Spending on Hall County…….……9
Table 7
Visitor Spending On-Site and Elsewhere Within Hall County…….…….11
Table 8
Total Economic Impact of Visitor Spending on Hall County……………12
Table 9
Total Economic Impact of Husker Harvest Days on Hall County 2013….12
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The Economic Impact of Husker Harvest Days on Hall County, Nebraska
2013 Estimates
I. Introduction
Events and festivals have an important role in a community’s tourism industry and in
maintaining hospitality businesses. These events offer businesses and their workers an
opportunity for increased profits and wages. Further, such increased earnings and profits
during festivals and other peak periods may be a key to maintaining the overall
profitability of hospitality businesses and careers, sustaining local opportunities on a
year-round basis.
This study examines the importance of festivals to the Grand Island area economy using
the example of the Husker Harvest Days. Since its inception in 1978, Husker Harvest
Days has grown to become one of the nation’s premier working farm shows. Located on
1,000 acres west of Grand Island, Nebraska, Husker Harvest Days attracts visitors from
more than 20 states for the opportunity to see the very latest in farm technology presented
by hundreds of commercial and organizational exhibitors. In 2013, Husker Harvest Days
attracted an estimated 80,000 visitor-days and 615 exhibitors, making a substantial
contribution to the Grand Island and Hall County economy. This study estimates the size
of this impact for the Husker Harvest Das event held in 2013. Results for this year are
representative of the current annual economic impact of Husker Harvest Days.
The study focuses on estimating the economic impact of exhibitor and visitor spending
surrounding the event. The next section, Section II, discusses the methodology used in
the study. Section III examines the economic impact from exhibitor spending, as well as
ancillary economic benefits for businesses which participate in Husker Harvest Days.
Section IV examines the economic impact from visitor spending as well as the impact of
event operations. Section V is the conclusion.
II. Research Methodology and Assumptions
This study examines the economic impact of Husker Harvest Days on Hall County
Nebraska. We examine two main sources of economic impact. The first is the economic
impact of the exhibitors that participate in the event and the impact from event
operations. The second is the impact of the visitors that attend Husker Harvest Days.
To support the study, we conducted a survey of exhibitors in order to obtain spending
information and other relevant background information. Survey results were used to
predict spending by exhibitors during the 2013 Husker Harvest Days. For visitors, Penton
Farm Progress Group provided an approximate estimate of the total number of visitors to
the event. Visitor expenditure estimates were then updated from the previous UNL
Bureau of Business Research study of the 2007 Husker Harvest Days event. Information
on event operations costs for 2013 were provided by the Penton Farm Progress Group.
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A. Survey of Exhibitors
Exhibitors at Husker Harvest Days have a significant economic impact on Hall County as
they spend money in the area in preparation for the event. Exhibitors spend money in
Hall County at lodging, restaurants and other businesses in the days and weeks leading up
Husker Harvest Days, and afterwards, preparing the exhibit and meeting with clients.
Some exhibitors also spend money throughout the year upgrading their exhibits.
A survey of 2013 exhibitors is used to estimate such spending. Exhibitor spending data
was gathered through an email survey sent to all 615 exhibitors who participated in
Husker Harvest Days in 2013. Contact information for the exhibitors was provided by the
Penton Farm Progress Group. The survey was brief, including just 11 questions, and
asked detailed information about how far exhibitors traveled to participate in Husker
Harvest Days, the number of personnel who participated in the event, and spending on
exhibits and on personnel who spent time in Hall County. A total of 160 responses were
received from the email survey for a 26% response rate. .
B. Visitor Activity
The economic impact by visitors to Husker Harvest Day results from their daily spending
at Hall County restaurants, hotels, gasoline stations, retail stores and other businesses
within the hospitality industry. The magnitude of this spending depends on the number of
visits to the event and the average daily spending of each visitor. Event organizers were
able to provide an approximate estimate of total attendance at the event. After adjusting
that figure for exhibitor employees and event operation staff, UNL-BBR estimates that
there were 80,000 visitor-days to Husker Harvest Days over the three day event. This
visitor day estimate includes persons who visited for a single-day as well as visitors who
came to the event on two or three days.
This estimate of visitor-days is combined with estimates of daily visitor spending in order
to estimate aggregate visitor spending in Hall County businesses due to the event. While
the UNL-BBR research team was not able to survey visitors to Husker Harvest Days,
given that the study was planned after the 2013 Husker Harvest Days had already taken
place, the research team was able to develop an estimate. Specifically, estimates of 2013
visitor spending were updated based on the estimates from an earlier UNL-BBR’s study
of the 2007 Husker Harvest Days event. Estimates of daily visitors spending per person
from the 2007 study were updated to 2013 estimates based on nominal per capita income
growth between 2007 and 2013. This method accounts for both inflation and the increase
in real income.
C. Economic Impact
Spending by exhibitors and visitors to Husker Harvest Days generate a direct economic
impact on the Hall County economy. There is also a direct economic impact due to the
annual spending by Penton Farm Progress Group on operations for the Husker Harvest
Days event.
Such direct economic impacts form the largest, and most intuitive, economic impact on
Hall County However, the direct economic impact is only the first component of the total
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economic impact. In addition to the direct impact, there is also a multiplier effect. There
are two components of the multiplier effect:
Indirect effect: the indirect effect occurs as businesses that are patronized by
Husker Harvest Days exhibitors or visitors make further expenditures in the local
economy for business services and supplies.
Induced effect: the induced effect occurs as employees of businesses patronized
by exhibitors and visitors spend their additional earnings in the community.
Employees spend their extra earnings on all the items in a household budget such
as food, housing, retail, recreation, health care, insurance, etc.
The multiplier impact is calculated utilizing the IMPLAN model. The IMPLAN model
can be used to calculate economic multipliers for every county, state or combination of
counties and states in the United States in over 400 industries. Economic multipliers
show the additional dollars of impact and jobs for each direct dollar of output and labor
income. These economic multipliers represent the additional economic activity in Hall
County as operators of Husker Harvest Days, or businesses patronized by event
exhibitors and visitors purchase supplies and services, or as their employees spend their
paychecks.
The multiplier impact is the second component of economic impact. The total economic
impact is the sum of the direct economic impact and the multiplier impact.
.
III. Economic Impact of Exhibitors
Exhibitors create a substantial economic impact on the Hall County economy through
their purchases for their exhibits as well as the on-site and off-site spending of exhibitor
staff. We utilized a comprehensive survey of exhibitors in order to estimate their
economic impact on Hall County.
Vendor data was collected through a email survey of all 615 exhibitors whose name,
email address and other contact information was provided to the UNL-BBR research
team by Penton Farm Progress Group. Three types of questions were included in the
survey: demographics, expenditures, and exposition effectiveness.
Types of demographic information gathered include: years of participation, distance
traveled, lodging type, visit duration, and employee counts. Expenditure data were
broken down into: exhibit-related spending, spending within exposition grounds, and
spending within Hall County. Those three categories were broken down further into
appropriate expenditure sub-categories. The survey also collected data on the number of
vendors that found new suppliers/products at Husker Harvest Days, and the likelihood
that they will use these suppliers in the future.
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A. Characteristics of Exhibitors
Exhibitors present their goods, services, and practices in a variety of outdoor and indoor
venues, placed on individual or multiple lots within the Husker Harvest Day grounds.
Occupied lots are sometimes open but also are tented and in some cases are structurally
permanent locations.
Husker Harvest Days 2013 attracted 600 exhibitors from the United States, as well as 15
exhibitors from other countries, primarily from Canada. Two-fifths (41%) of all
exhibitors’ headquarters were located within the state of Nebraska, and over a quarter
(27%) were from states bordering Nebraska, many from Iowa and Kansas. International
exhibitors made up about 2% of the total participants.
Home Location Exhibits
Nebraska 252
Grand Island 34
Lincoln 22
Omaha 24
Other 172
Iowa 53
Kansas 53
Minnesota 29
Illinois 33
Missouri 17
South Dakota 27
Colorado 14
North Dakota 16
Wisconsin 16
Ohio 10
California 18
Other States 62
US Total 600
Other Countries 15
Total Exhibitors 615
Home Location of
Husker Harvest Days
Exhibitors: 2013
Table 1
Source: Husker Harvest Days Exhibitor List
As was noted above, completed surveys were received from 160 of these Husker Harvest
Day exhibitors. Responses were used to estimate the characteristics of exhibitors in
general. These characteristics are described below.
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To begin with, responses revealed that many exhibitors return to Husker Harvest Days
annually. For the average exhibitor responding to this survey, the 2013 event marked
their 13th year of participation. Approximately 10% of the 2013 exhibitors were there for
the first time, while another 9% had participated in the event for 30 years or more.
While about one-quarter of responding exhibitors came from the immediate vicinity of
Grand Island (26% traveling fewer than 100 miles), 1 in 5 (20%) traveled 500 miles or
more. The average exhibitor traveled 306 miles to participate in Husker Harvest Days.
Most exhibitors send a team of employees to Husker Harvest Days.
In this survey, the average exhibitor employed 7.9 representatives at the event. For all
exhibitors, this translates into more than 4,844 exhibitor employees. In this survey, 57%
of those responding indicated that their staff had spent time in commercial lodging in
Hall County. Thus, it can be expected that as many as 2,772 exhibitor representatives
spent at least one night in Hall County. Another 29% found lodging in commercial
establishments outside of Hall County, in nearby counties. The remaining 14% primarily
commuted from home though some obtained a short-term lease for lodging, stayed in a
corporate recreational vehicle or stayed with friends in the area.
In addition, 42% of responding exhibitors indicated that they had brought at least one
(and as many as 100) non-employee guests to Grand Island for the event. Averaging 5.8
guests for each exhibitor (including exhibitors who brought guests and those which did
not), the survey data indicate that guests represent as many as 3,598 additional visitors to
Hall County. Applying the same percentage of overnight stays identified for employees,
as many as 2,059 of these visitors can be expected to spend at least one night in the area.
The great majority of exhibitors (85%) remain in the Hall County area for the full length
of Husker Harvest Days. Responding exhibitors indicated that their average time in the
area was 5 days (with a high of 60 days), requiring an average of 4 nights of lodging.
Applying this average to the total population of exhibitor employees provides an estimate
of approximately 14,000 exhibitor nights being spent in Hall County as a result of Husker
Harvest Days.
Table 2
Exhibitor Demographic Averages
Average per
Reporting
Exhibitor
Estimated
Total
Years Attended 13 Not Applicable
Distance Traveled 306 miles Not Applicable
Employee Attendance 7.9 4,844
Guest Accompaniment 5.8 3,598
Duration of Visit 4 nights Not Applicable
Source: BBR Exhibitor Survey.
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B. Locally Purchased Exhibit Support
Many exhibitors seek support services for their exhibit in the Hall County area. Among
responding exhibitors, 11% indicated that they had purchased Internet services from local
providers specifically for the event. The average exhibitor expenditure on local internet
services, including the 11% who purchased internet services and the 89% who did not,
was $39. As seen in Table 3, total exhibitor expenditure on local internet services during
2013 Husker Harvest Days is estimated to be $24,000
Among responding exhibitors, 37% reported having rented equipment for their exhibit
from local area vendors. With a reported high of $10,000, these expenditures for rental
equipment averaged $388. Total exhibitor spending on equipment rental from local
vendors was $238,000, including the 37% of exhibitors who rented equipment and the
63% who did not.
Among responding exhibitors, 41% indicated that they obtained aesthetic additions to
their exhibit locally. In addition, 50% of exhibitors reported purchasing other locally
supplied materials and services related to their exhibit. In Table 3, this spending on
aesthetic and other materials for exhibits are combined with the annual cost of event
administration, in other words, the year around cost for administrative support for
maintenance of the venue, planning and marketing of Husker Harvest Days. The
combined estimated spending for aesthetic materials and other materials for exhibits, and
the administration of Husker Harvest Days was estimated at $906,000 in 2013. Note that
average per exhibitor spending is not reported for this category in order to avoid releasing
the costs for event administration.
For 2013, the total direct impact expenditures for locally acquired services and materials
specifically related to their exhibits, and for event administration, was estimated to be
$1,168,000.
Source: BBR Exhibitor Survey
1 Average per purchase not reported in order to avoid
releasing the amount spent on event administration
Table 3
Exhibit Related Spending in Hall County
Average
Per Exhibitor
Estimated
Total
Internet Access $39 $24,000
Rental Equipment $388 $238,000
Aesthetics, Other
Material and Event
Administration
N/A1 $906,000
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C. Exhibitors’ Personal Spending at Husker Harvest Days
While in the Hall County area, exhibitors at Husker Harvest Days also contribute to the
local economy through personal expenditures. Many of those expenditures occur within
the confines of the event.
Local food vendors (both commercial and non-profit) operated on site during 2013.
Exhibitors indicated that they and their staff spent an average of $279 for food purchased
on the event grounds. Total exhibitor expenditures for food purchased on the event
grounds are estimated to have been approximately $172,000, as seen in Table 4.
Exhibitors sometimes behave as visitors to the event, purchasing gifts and crafts found on
the site. Responding exhibitors indicated that they and their staff purchased such items
15% of the time. Those exhibitors indicated spending as much as $500. Exhibitors
indicated that they and their staff spent an average of $20 on gift and craft items during
the event. This average is based on the 15% which made purchases and the 85% who did
not. Based on survey results, total exhibitor expenditures for gift and craft items
purchased on the event grounds are estimated to have been approximately $12,000.
Exhibitors also behave as visitors to the event by purchasing equipment from
participating vendors. Responding exhibitors indicated that they and their staff made such
equipment purchases 14% of the time, spending as little as $50 and as much as to $2,500.
The average spending among all exhibitors was $72 and total spending across all visitors
was $45,000.
For 2013, the total direct impact of personal expenditures for food, gifts, crafts and
equipment purchased on the grounds of Husker Harvest Days was $229,000. On average
each exhibit at Husker Harvest Days can be expected to generate on site personal
spending by their staff of $372.
Table 4
Exhibitor Expenditures
Within HHD Grounds
Average Per
Exhibitor
Estimated
Total
Restaurant $279 $172,000
Souvenirs/Gifts/Crafts $20 $12,000
Equipment / Services $72 $45,000
Source: BBR Exhibitor Survey.
D. Exhibitors’ Personal Spending in Hall County
While exhibitor personnel spend much of each day on the grounds of Husker Harvest
Days, they also spend time and money elsewhere within Hall County. The bulk of their
spending is for lodging and food. Among exhibitors responding to the 2013 survey 57%
indicated that they and their personnel acquired at least some portion of their commercial
lodging within Hall County (others either had no lodging expenditures or lodged outside
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of Hall County). The average exhibitor spending on lodging within Hall County was
$859. This average reflects the exhibitors who purchased lodging in Hall County as well
as those who purchased lodging in other counties or who did not purchase lodging. From
responses to the survey, the estimated total expenditure of exhibitors on lodging in Hall
County was $528,000.
Among respondents to the 2013 survey, 88% of exhibitors reported spending money at
Hall County restaurants. The average spending among exhibitors was $599 and the
estimated total expenditure across all exhibitors was $368,000. Spending on other food at
grocery stores or otherwise away from restaurants averaged $118 per exhibitor for a total
of $73,000. Fuel constitutes another large expenditure item for exhibitors at Husker
Harvest Days. Among survey respondents, 87% reported having purchased fuel while in
Hall County. The average spending on fuel among exhibitors was $221 and the estimated
total expenditure across all exhibitors was $136,000.
Just 29% of survey respondents reported expenditures for clothing or other retail goods
by themselves or their employees while in Hall County. The average expenditure per
exhibitor was $62 and the total expenditure on clothing and other retail goods in 2013
was $38,000.
Table 5
Exhibitor Spending Within Hall County
Average Per
Exhibitor
Estimated
Total
Lodging $859 $528,000
Restaurant $599 $368,000
Other Food/Drink $118 $73,000
Fuel $221 $136,000
Clothing and Retail $62 $38,000
Rentals $93 $57,000
Recreation $27 $17,000
Source: BBR Exhibitor Survey.
Exhibitor personnel also rent equipment (such as automobiles) not directly related to the
creation or maintenance of their exhibit. Such expenditures were reported by 9% of
survey respondents. The average expenditure per exhibitor $93 was and the total
expenditure in 2013 was $57,000.
Expenditures for recreational activities within Hall County were reported by 15% of
survey respondents. The average expenditure per exhibitor $27 was and the total
expenditure in 2013 was $17,000.
For 2013, the total direct impact of personal expenditures for lodging, food, fuel, rental
and retail goods and recreational activities acquired in Hall County was approximately
$1,217,000.
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E. Estimated Economic Impact of Exhibitors
For 2013, exhibitor expenditures for all locally acquired services and material related to
their exhibits and personnel spending, plus the cost for event administration, was
approximately $2,619,000. The average exhibitor at Husker Harvest Days can be
expected to generate approximately $4,259 in total local economic activity.
Most of this exhibitor spending represents a direct impact on the local economy. The
exception is retail purchases. Each retail purchase is partly a purchase of the retail item,
and partly the “markup,” the payment to the store for providing the item for sale locally.
The mark-up portion of the spending clearly supports local jobs and spending, while the
rest of the price flows to the manufacturer, who is likely located in another state or even
another nation. Therefore, for retail purchases only the “markup” portion of spending
counts towards direct economic impact. After making this adjustment, the direct
economic impact of exhibitor spending in 2013 is estimated as $2,058,000. In addition to
the direct impact, there is a multiplier impact, as described above. The total economic
impact is the sum of the direct economic impact and the multiplier impact.
Table 6 reports the total economic impact of exhibitor spending at Husker Harvest Days.
The total economic impact is in terms of business receipts, which is akin to business
sales. This is the broadest measure of the increase in economic activity in Hall County
due to exhibitor spending. Business sales are ultimately what support employment,
wages, and salaries within the County. Labor income is therefore a component of
business receipts. We also report the labor income component of business receipts in
Table 6. Labor income includes wages, salaries, and benefits earned by employees, as
well as the income of proprietors. As noted earlier in the report, these earnings
opportunities for business owners and workers are one of the chief benefits of holding
local events and festivals. The total economic impact on Hall County from exhibitor
spending was estimated as $3,228,000 in 2013, including $1,065,000 in labor income.
Table 6
Total Economic Impact of Exhibitor
Spending on Hall County
Business
Receipts
Labor
Income
Direct Impact $2,058,000
Total Impact $3,228,000
Labor Portion $1,065,000
Source: IMPLAN and BBR calculations.
F. General Economic Benefits of Husker Harvest Days
Husker Harvest Days is an important marketing opportunity for participants, many of
whom represent Nebraska businesses. This was revealed in our survey of Husker Harvest
Days exhibitors. Exhibitors at Husker Harvest Days locate new suppliers of products and
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services each year. Among survey respondents, 25% indicated having identified new or
potential new suppliers while at the event. Of these new suppliers identified, 41% are
being used, 6% are not currently being used but definitely will be used, and 26% are not
currently being used but probably will be used. The remaining 26% are not currently
being used and only possibly will be used.
Such commercial interactions between exhibitors and the community indicate that the
total direct economic impact of Husker Harvest Days can be expected to grow in both
dollars and organizational scope.
While it may not be their primary purpose, events and festivals have also been
demonstrated to be important sources of information for potential new businesses and
residents. Events and festivals can provide an introduction to local cultures and
economies. New residents and businesses often report such an experience to have been
important in their decision to relocate.
IV. The Economic Impact of Visitors
Husker Harvest Days attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year from Nebraska and
many other states. The UNL-BBR research team estimates that there were approximately
80,000 visitor-days at the 2013 Husker Harvest Days. This was estimated based on an
approximate figure for total attendance provided by Penton Farm Progress Group, after
adjusting for daily visitors by exhibitors and their staff as well as paid and volunteer
operations staff for the Husker Harvest Days event.
This estimate of the number of visitor-days to Husker Harvest Days needs to be
combined with estimates of average daily visitor spending. . While the UNL-BBR
research team was not able to survey visitors to Husker Harvest Days, given that the
study was planned after the 2013 Husker Harvest Days had already taken place, the
research team was able to develop an estimate. Specifically, estimates of 2013 visitor
spending were updated based on the estimates from UNL-BBR’s earlier study of the
2007 Husker Harvest Days event. The earlier study found average daily expenditures of
$49.67 for visitors to the exhibition on food, fuel, retail, entertainment, and others items
either at the exhibition or nearby. Those estimates for 2007 spending were updated based
on growth in nominal per capita income in Nebraska between 2007 and 2013. This
measure would account for increases in spending power due to inflation and real income
growth. Nominal per capita income in Nebraska grew by 19.7% between 2007 and 2013
according the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the United States Department of
Commerce. That yields an estimate of daily expenditure per visitor of $59.48 for the 2013
Husker Harvest Days. We utilized this estimate in order to generate an estimate of
spending in Hall County during the estimated 80,000 visitor-days. The spending estimate,
by category, is reported in Table 7.
Table 7 also includes our own estimate of visitors spending on lodging. Hotel rooms in
Grand Island and Hall County are booked well in advance of Husker Harvest Days,
frequently by exhibitors. In our previous study of the 2007 Husker Harvest Days Event, a
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survey of 10 hotels in Hall County confirmed this, suggesting around 80% to 90% of
rooms county-wide were occupied by exhibitors during Husker Harvest Days. This
implies that for many visitors there may not have been lodging available in Hall County,
and therefore lodging spending in Hall County would be below its potential. We
conservatively estimate that visitor lodging expenditures were 10%1 of the spending of
exhibitors on lodging, or approximately $48,000.
Table 7
Visitor Spending On-Site and Elsewhere Within
Hall County
Estimated Total
On-Site
Restaurants
$814,000
Souvenirs/Gifts
Crafts $791,000
$175,000
Off-Site But Within Hall County
Restaurants $852,000
Other Food/Drinks $297,000
Fuel $967,000
Clothing $103,000
Other Retail $267,000
Entertainment/Recreation $66,000
Lodging
Other
$48,000
$425,000
Source: 2013 attendance and updates of per visitor spending, using per
capita income growth, from the study The Economic Impact of Husker
Harvest Days on Hall County, Nebraska: The 2007 Estimates
Table 8 reports the total economic impact of visitor spending at Husker Harvest Days.
The direct impact is adjusted to include the marginal portion of retail activity.
The total economic impact is again presented in terms of business receipts. We
also report the labor income component of business receipts. The total economic impact
of visitor spending on the Hall County economy was $4,478,000 in business receipts. The
labor income impact was $1,541,000.
1 Recall that many exhibitors stayed for more than 3 evenings.
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Table 8
Total Economic Impact of Visitor
Spending on Hall County
Business
Receipts
Labor
Income
Direct Impact $2,915,000
Total Impact $4,478,000
Labor Portion $1,541,000
Source: IMPLAN and BBR calculations.
V. Summary
Husker Harvest Days, in conjunction with other major visitor events held in Hall County
over the year, make a substantial contribution to the area’s tourism economy. The events
provide a large boost to the tourism sector through the expenditures of event visitors and
participants. This study provides an estimate of the economic impact of the Husker
Harvest Days event in 2013. More generally however, it shows the substantial impact that
each major tourism event in Grand Island can have on the economy by giving tourism
businesses and their employees opportunities to have additional periods of peak sales and
business activity.
Table 9 presents the estimated total economic impact of the Husker Harvest Days on the
Hall County economy during 2013. This total includes the impact of exhibitor and visitor
spending, as well as event operating costs. The total economic impact was a $7.7 million
increase in business receipts in Hall County (excluding equipment sales at the event) as a
result of exhibitor and visitors spending during Husker Harvest Days. Roughly one-third
of those business receipts, or $2.6 million, went to cover labor income, which is
composed of worker wages and benefits and proprietor income.
Table 9
Total Economic Impact of Husker
Harvest Days on Hall County 2013
Business
Receipts
Labor
Income
Direct Impact $4,973,000
Total Impact $7,706,000
Labor Portion $2.606,000
Source: IMPLAN and BBR calculations
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
AND
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA
INTER-LOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
FOR
HUSKER HARVEST DAYS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat., Chap. 13, Art. 8, this Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement is
entered into by and between the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (“City”) and the Community
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (“Authority”), political
subdivisions of the State of Nebraska, this ___ day of November, 2017.
Whereas, Authority and City are parties to a Redevelopment Agreement with Farm Progress,
Inc. (“Farm Progress”), for redevelopment of the Husker Harvest Days show site (the “show
site”), a redevelopment project located at the site of a former military base and approved by City
and Authority (the “Redevelopment Project”); and
Whereas, pursuant to the terms of a redevelopment agreement, Authority will provide to
Farm Progress not more than $2,000,000.00 for funding Authority’s pro-rata share of
infrastructure improvements at the show site under terms as set forth in the Redevelopment
Agreement; and
Whereas, in order to meet the financial commitments set forth in the Redevelopment
Agreement, Authority may incur indebtedness in the form of issuance of bonds, issuance of a
promissory note or notes, or participation in other debt instruments and obligations; and
Whereas, City desires to provide financial assistance to Authority to enable Authority to
fulfill Authority’s financial commitments to the Redevelopment Project as set forth in a
Redevelopment Agreement.
Now, therefore, City and Authority agree as follows:
1.DURATION. This Interlocal Agreement shall be contingent upon approval of a
Redevelopment Agreement by and among City, Authority and Farm Progress, shall
commence upon the effective date of such Redevelopment Agreement, and shall continue
thereafter for a period of twenty (20) years unless sooner terminated by mutual agreement
of City and Authority.
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2.SEPARATE LEGAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE ENTITY; DELEGATION. There
shall be no separate legal or administrative entity created by this Inter-Local Cooperation
Agreement.
3.PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide financial assistance of the City
to enable Authority to undertake the Redevelopment Project.
4.MANNER OF FINANCING AND MAINTAINING A BUDGET.
a.City shall provide to Authority City funds not to exceed $2,000,000.00 to enable
Authority to pay a two-sevenths (2/7) pro-rata share of infrastructure development
cost for the Redevelopment Project as approved by Authority. Said funds shall be
provided in 20 annual payments of $100,000.00 commencing November 1, 2018
and each November 1 thereafter or such other amounts and upon such payment
schedule as mutually agreed by City and Authority. Additionally, in the event
Authority is required to incur debt to fund all or a part of its pro-rata share of
Redevelopment Project costs and expenses (the “project debt”), City shall
reimburse the Authority in such annual amounts as required to service the interest
expense incurred by Authority with respect to project debt.
b.Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if Authority receives, recovers or
otherwise obtains reimbursement of all or a part of its pro-rata share of
Redevelopment Project costs and expense from Farm Progress or any other party,
Authority shall transfer, assign, and pay over such amounts to City to the extent
such amounts, if any, exceed Authority’s outstanding project debt. This provision
of this section 4.b. shall survive termination of this agreement.
c.City and Authority shall budget such amounts annually as necessary to fund this
Interlocal Agreement.
5.ADMINSTRATOR. The Grand Island City Administrator and the Director of the
Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island shall serve as co-
administrators for this cooperative undertaking.
6.MANNER OF DISPOSING OF PROPERTY. No real or personal property shall be
jointly acquired by the parties as a result of this Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
Dated By:
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA
Dated By:
Tom Gdowski, Its Chair
Attest:
Authority Secretary
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REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
This Redevelopment Contract is made and entered into as of the _______ day of
___________, 2017, by and between the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, (the “City”) the
Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska ("Authority"), and
Farm Progress Companies, Inc., a _______________corporation ("Redeveloper").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska , in furtherance of the purposes and
pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article VIII of the Nebraska Constitution and
Sections 18-2101 through 18-2154, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 2012, as amended
(collectively the "Act"), has designated an area, described on attached Exhibit “1”, outside of the
City, but within Hall County, Nebraska, and being a formerly used defense site, as blighted and
substandard;
WHEREAS, the area described on Exhibit “1” (the “Redevelopment Project Area”) lies
within Hall County Sanitary Improvement District Number 3 (SID #3), which district was
created and approved by the Hall County, Nebraska District Court on July 19, 2017;
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Project Area, was formerly owned by, leased to or
otherwise possessed by the United States under the jurisdiction of the United States Secretary of
Defense and was part of the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant;
WHEREAS, the City adopted ordinance #9645, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit “2”, on August 22, 2017, expressing the intent of the City to annex the Redevelopment
Project Area when the same shall become eligible for annexation;
WHEREAS, the Authority has adopted, after approval by the Mayor and Council of the
City, that redevelopment plan entitled “Husker Harvest Days Redevelopment Project July 2017”
(the "Redevelopment Plan") a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit ”3”;
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan calls for the Authority to support Redeveloper’s
and redevelopment efforts on real estate owned by the Redeveloper which is legally described
on Exhibit “1” also known as the Redevelopment Project Area;
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Project Area incorporates all of the Redeveloper
Property as shown on Exhibit “1” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference
(“Project Site”);
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WHEREAS, Section 18-2123.01(1) of the Act authorizes a city to undertake a
redevelopment project that involves a formerly used defense site and the City
desires that the Authority be the entity, under the Act, to act on behalf of the
City in undertaking certain obligations under the Redevelopment Plan and assist
the Redeveloper by partially financing the costs of redevelopment project
improvements to the Redevelopment Project Area (Redevelopment Project Costs);
WHEREAS, Section 18-2107(4) of the Act authorizes the Authority to make grants and
enter into contracts with redevelopers of property containing covenants and conditions regarding
the use of such property as the Authority may deem necessary to prevent the recurrence of
substandard and blighted areas;
WHEREAS, Redeveloper is willing to enter into this Contract and invest approximately
Two Million Dollars ($ 7,000,000) on the Project Site redevelopment which includes site
excavation and paving of private public use roadways, utility extensions of water lines and
hydrants, electrical line installation and equipment and storm sewer installation, and perimeter
fencing, as generally shown on the Site Plan attached hereto as Exhibit “4”;
WHEREAS, in order to help remove blight and substandard conditions and improve
conditions in an economically underutilized area, the Authority is willing to enter into this
Contract and to make a loan and grant to fund a portion of the Project Costs in order to induce
the Redeveloper to undertake the Private Improvements (“Private Improvements”) described
below;
WHEREAS, the Private Improvements on the Project Site comprise the Redevelopment
Project and are known as the “Redevelopment Project Improvements”. The costs of the
Redevelopment Project Improvements are known as the “Redevelopment Project Costs” and are
shown on the Sources and Uses of Funds in Exhibit “5”, which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference. The City, Authority and Redeveloper agree that assistance with the
Redevelopment Project Costs is deemed essential and the Redevelopment Project would not be
economically feasible without it;
WHEREAS, the City and Authority are willing to support the above described
redevelopment of the Project Site in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan; provided that,
Redeveloper is willing to agree to covenants and conditions regarding compulsory maintenance
and upkeep of the Private Improvements to prevent a recurrence of substandard and blighted
conditions;
WHEREAS, City, Authority and Redeveloper desire to enter into this Redevelopment
Contract in order to implement the Redevelopment Plan and provide for the redevelopment of
the Project Site;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein set
forth, City, Authority and Redeveloper do hereby covenant, agree and bind themselves as
follows:
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
Section 1.01 Terms Defined in this Redevelopment Contract.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the following
meanings for all purposes of this Redevelopment Contract, such definitions to be equally
applicable to both the singular and plural forms and masculine, feminine and neuter gender of
any of the terms defined:
"Act" means Section 12 of Article VIII of the Nebraska Constitution, Sections 18-2101
through 18-2154, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 2012, as amended, and acts amendatory
thereof and supplemental thereto.
"Authority" means the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
"City" means the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
"Governing Body" means the Mayor and City Council of the City.
"Indebtedness" means the promissory note, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
“6” providing for an annual advance and loan of money, not to exceed an aggregate principal
amount of the lesser of two sevenths (2/7) of the Redevelopment Project Costs or Two Million
Dollars ($2,000,000) (the “Redevelopment Advance”). The Indebtedness provides that the
Authority shall advance one tenth of the Redevelopment Advance annually for ten years to the
Redeveloper conditioned on the Redeveloper providing a cost certification, in the form of
attached Exhibit “6” showing payment of Redevelopment Project Costs.
“Redevelopment Advance” means that total grant and loan of the Redevelopment Costs to
Redeveloper not to exceed the lesser of two sevenths (2/7) of the Redevelopment Project Costs or
Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000).
"Redevelopment Project" means the improvements to the Redevelopment Project Area, as
further described in Exhibit “3” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference and, as
used herein, shall include the Redevelopment Project Property and additions and improvements
thereto. Without limitation, those improvements include the following public and private
improvements:
Private public access roadway
Excavation of 75,000 cubic yards
Paving 71,180 square yards
Crushed rock 6,750 tons
Water lines, mains and hydrants
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Storm sewer mains and outlets
Perimeter fencing and gates
"Project Cost Certification" means a statement prepared and signed by the Redeveloper
verifying the Redeveloper has the Project Costs identified on Exhibit “5”.
"Project Costs" means only costs or expenses incurred by Redeveloper for the purposes
set forth in §l8-2103(12)(a) through (f), inclusive, including the providing for such costs by the
exercise of the powers set forth in §18-2107(4) of the Act, all as identified on Exhibit “5”.
"Redeveloper" means Farm Progress Companies, Inc., a ___________________
corporation, and its successors and assigns.
"Redevelopment Project Area" means that certain real property situated in Hall County,
Nebraska which has been declared blighted and substandard by the City pursuant to the Act, and
which is more particularly described on Exhibit “1” attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference. All such legal descriptions are subject to change based upon any re-platting.
"Redevelopment Project Property" means all of the Redevelopment Project Area which is
the site for the improvements constituting the Project, as more particularly described on Exhibit
“1” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
"Redevelopment Contract" means this redevelopment contract between the City,
Authority and Redeveloper with respect to the Project.
"Redevelopment Plan" means the Redevelopment Plan Amendment (also defined in the
recitals hereto) for the Redevelopment Project Area related to the Project, as attached hereto as
Exhibit “3”, prepared by the Authority, approved by the City and adopted by the Authority
pursuant to the Act.
"Resolution" means the Resolution of the Authority authorizing the Indebtedness, as
supplemented from time to time, and also approving this Redevelopment Contract.
Section 1.02 Construction and Interpretation.
The provisions of this Redevelopment Contract shall be construed and interpreted in
accordance with the following provisions:
(a)Whenever in this Redevelopment Contract it is provided that any person may
do or perform any act or thing the word “may" shall be deemed permissive and not
mandatory and it shall be construed that such person shall have the right, but shall not be
obligated, to do and perform any such act or thing.
(b)The phrase "at any time" shall be construed as meaning at any time or from
time to time.
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(c)The word "including" shall be construed as meaning "including, but not
limited to."
(d)The words "will" and "shall" shall each be construed as mandatory.
(e)The words "herein," "hereof," "hereunder", "hereinafter" and words of
similar import shall refer to the Redevelopment Contract as a whole rather than to any
particular paragraph, section or subsection, unless the context specifically refers thereto.
(f)Forms of words in the singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter shall be
construed to include the other forms as the context may require.
(g)The captions to the sections of this Redevelopment Contract are for
convenience only and shall not be deemed part of the text of the respective sections and
shall not vary by implication or otherwise any of the provisions hereof.
ARTICLE II
FINDINGS AND REPRESENTATIONS
Section 2.01 Findings of Authority and City.
The Authority and the City makes the following findings:
(a)The Authority is a duly organized and validly existing community
Redevelopment Authority under the Act.
(b)The Redevelopment Plan has been duly approved by the City and adopted by
the Authority pursuant to Sections 18-2109 through 18-2117 of the Act.
(c)The Authority and the City deem it to be in the public interest and in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act to accept the proposal submitted by Redeveloper as
specified herein.
(d)The Redevelopment Project is expected to achieve the public purposes of the
Act by among other things, increasing employment, improving public infrastructure,
increasing the tax base, and lessening blighted and substandard conditions in the
Redevelopment Project Area and other purposes set forth in the Act.
(e)(1) The Redevelopment Plan is feasible and in conformity with the general
plan for the development of the City as a whole and the Redevelopment Plan is in
conformity with the legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the Act, and
(2) Based on representations made by the Redeveloper and information
provided to the Authority:
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(i)the Project would not be economically feasible without the loan
and grant provided by the Authority, and
(ii)the Project would not occur in the Redevelopment Project Area
without the loan and grant provided by the Authority .
(f) The Authority and the City have determined that the costs and benefits of the
Project, including costs and benefits to other affected political subdivisions, the economy
of the community, and the demand for public and private services have been analyzed by
the Authority and have been found to be in the long-term best interest of the community
impacted by the Project.
(g) The Authority and the City have determined that the proposed land uses and
building requirements in the Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purpose
of accomplishing, in conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and
harmonious development of the City and its environs which will, in accordance with
present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity,
and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development:
including, among other things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the
promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision for light and
air, the promotion of the healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision
of adequate transportation, water, sewerage and other public utilities, schools, parks,
recreational and community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of
sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the
prevention of the recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations, or
conditions of blight.
Section 2.02 Representations of Redeveloper.
The Redeveloper makes the following representations:
(a)The Redeveloper is a ________________ corporation, authorized to do
business in the state of Nebraska and having the power to enter into this Redevelopment
Contract and perform all obligations contained herein and by proper action has been duly
authorized to execute and deliver this Redevelopment Contract. Prior to the execution
and delivery of this Redevelopment Contract, the Redeveloper has delivered to the
Authority a certificate of good standing, a certified copy of the Redeveloper's by-laws
and a certified copy of the resolution or resolutions authorizing the execution and delivery
of this Redevelopment Contract and the Indebtedness
(b)The execution and delivery of this Redevelopment Contract and the
consummation of the transactions herein contemplated will not conflict with or constitute
a breach of or default under any debenture, note or other evidence of indebtedness or any
contract, loan agreement or lease to which Redeveloper is a party or by which it is bound,
or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature
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upon any of the property or assets of the Redeveloper contrary to the terms of any
instrument or agreement.
(c)There is no litigation pending or to the best of its knowledge threatened
against Redeveloper affecting its ability to carry out the acquisition, construction,
equipping and furnishing of the Project or the carrying into effect of this Redevelopment
Contract or in any other matter materially affecting the ability to Redeveloper to perform
its obligations hereunder.
(d)The Project would not be economically feasible without the loan and grant
provided by the Authority.
(e)The Project would not occur in the Redevelopment Project Area without the
loan and grant provided by the Authority.
ARTICLE III
OBLIGATIONS OF THE AUTHORITY
Section 3.01 Indebtedness
The Authority shall loan to Redeveloper an aggregate amount, not to exceed the lesser of
two sevenths (2/7) of the Redevelopment Project Costs or two Million Dollars ($2,000,000), the
Redevelopment Advance, by making annual advances in the amount of one tenth the
Redevelopment Advance for 10 years, all as set forth in attached Exhibit “6”. The Indebtedness
shall be in the form and stated principal amount and bearing interest and being subject to such
terms and conditions as are specified in the Resolution and this Redevelopment Contract, No
Indebtedness will be issued until Redeveloper has acquired fee title to the Redevelopment
Project Property and completed and paid all Redevelopment Project Costs as described in the
Plan
The Indebtedness shall be secured by a deed of trust in the form acceptable to the City
Attorney and executed by the Redeveloper and filed with the Hall County, Nebraska, Register of
Deeds. Said deed of trust shall be a first lien on the Redevelopment Project Area. The
Redeveloper shall pay for and provide a title insurance policy indicating that said deed of trust is
a first lien on the real property described on Exhibit “1”.
Section 3.02 Performance Based Forgiveness of Indebtedness.
Under the terms of the Indebtedness, this Redevelopment Contract and the Resolution,
the Authority shall forgive one twentieth (1/20) of the aggregate principal amount of the
Indebtedness, for each consecutive year the Redeveloper hosts and operates the Husker Harvest
Days show, as described in the Redevelopment Plan. Hosting of the show shall mean operating
and hosting the show with substantially the same number of vendors, the same amount of
advertising, the same number of days and substantially in the same manner as the show was
operated during the five year period prior to the date of this Redevelopment Contract.
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ARTICLE IV
OBLIGATIONS OF CITY
Section 4.01 Contribution of Funds to Authority.
City intends to transfer to the Authority the sum of one tenth of the Redevelopment
Advance each year for a period of ten (10) years beginning in 2018 for purposes of providing the
Authority with funds to loan to the Redeveloper pursuant to the Indebtedness.
Section 4.02 Appointment of Authority to Undertake Redevelopment Project.
City hereby appoints and designates the Authority to implement the Redevelopment Plan
and Redevelopment Project pursuant to Section 18-2123.01 of the Act.
ARTICLE V
OBLIGATIONS OF REDEVELOPER
Section 5.01 Construction of Project;
Redeveloper shall:
(a)Operate the Husker Harvest Days show, as described in the Redevelopment Plan.
Hosting of the show shall mean operating and hosting the show with substantially the
same number of vendors, the same amount of advertising, the same number of days
and substantially in the same manner as the show was operated during the five year
period prior to the date of this Redevelopment Contract.
(b)Pave the private streets in accordance with plans and specifications provided to the
Authority. Redeveloper shall design, construct and install a water main and hydrants,
storm sewer and outlets, conduits, transformers and outlets for electrical lines, and
perimeter fences and gates in accordance with plans and specifications provided to the
Authority. All final engineering plans and specifications for public improvements
shall bear the signature and seal of a professional engineer registered in the State of
Nebraska and shall be furnished by Redeveloper to the City and Authority.
Inspections of improvements under construction shall be performed under the
supervision of a professional registered engineer and upon completion shall be subject
to inspection and approval by the Department of Public Works of the City of Grand
Island. An "as built" set of plans and specifications including required test results
bearing the seal and signature of a registered professional engineer shall be filed with
the Director of Public Works by Redeveloper.
(c)Construct all Private Improvements in compliance with all applicable local, state, and
federal building and construction laws and codes. Redeveloper agrees to secure and
maintain all permits and licenses necessary for its use of the Redevelopment Project
including, but not limited to, necessary building permits and inspections.
(d) Redeveloper agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to complete construction
of the Private Improvements on or before ________________ as provided in
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this Agreement Redeveloper further agrees to pay, or cause to be paid, in a timely
manner all persons, firms, or organizations that performed labor or furnished
materials, equipment or supplies used in the prosecution of the Private
Improvements. Such payment shall be made promptly after completion of the
Private Improvements and in accordance with all the provisions of this Agreement
relating to the obligations of Redeveloper to construct said improvements.
(e)Provide a payment and performance bond from a bond company doing business in the
state of Nebraska in the total amount of all the Private Improvements to be
constructed. The City and Authority shall be named as beneficiaries under such bond.
(f)Until construction of the Project has been completed, make reports in such detail and
at such times as may be reasonably requested by the Authority as to the actual
progress of Redeveloper with respect to construction of the Project. Such reports shall
include actual expenditures incurred as described on Exhibit “5”.
(g)Require any general contractor chosen by the Redeveloper to obtain and keep in force
at all times until completion of construction, policies of insurance including coverage
for contractors' general liability and completed operations. The City, the Authority and
the Redeveloper shall be named as additional insureds. Any contractor chosen by the
Redeveloper or the Redeveloper itself, as owner, shall be required to purchase and
maintain property insurance upon the Project to the full insurable value thereof. This
insurance shall insure against the perils of fire and extended coverage and shall
include “All Risk" insurance for physical loss or damage. The contractor with respect
to any specific contract or the Redeveloper shall also carry insurance on all stored
materials. The contractor or the Redeveloper, as the case may be, shall furnish the
Authority and the City with a Certificate of Insurance evidencing policies as required
above. Such certificates shall state that the insurance companies shall give the
Authority prior written notice in the event of cancellation of or material change in any
of any of the policies.
(h) So long as the Indebtedness or any portion thereof is outstanding, not discriminate
against any person or group of persons on account of race, religion, sex, color, national
origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or receipt of public assistance in connection
with the Redevelopment Project. Redeveloper, its successors and transferees, agrees
that during the construction of the Redevelopment Project, Redeveloper will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
religion, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or receipt of
public assistance, and further agrees to require that its contractor and subcontractors
shall agree to conform to said requirements. Redeveloper will comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations related to the Redevelopment
Project. For purposes of this paragraph, discrimination shall mean discrimination as
defined by the laws of the United States and the State of Nebraska.
(i)Execute and deliver to Authority the Redeveloper’s Note and Agreement, in a form
approved by City and Authority, of even date hereof and a first Deed of Trust, in a form
approved by City’s attorney, upon the Redevelopment Project Property securing the
Redeveloper’s Note and Agreement.
Section 5.02 Cost Certification & Disbursement of Indebtedness Proceeds.
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Proceeds of the Indebtedness may be advanced and disbursed in the manner set forth below:
(a)There shall be submitted to the Authority a grant disbursement request (the
“Disbursement Request”), executed by the Director of the City’s Planning Department and an
authorized representative of the Redeveloper or applicable successor or assign, (i) certifying that the
Project has been substantially completed and (ii) certifying the actual costs incurred and paid by the
Redeveloper in the completion of such portion of the Project.
(b)If the costs requested for advancement under the Disbursement Request are subject
to being advanced under Section 5.02 (a) hereof the Authority shall advance such funds, up to and
not in excess of the sum of $200,000 each year on or before the ____day of ________ of such year
for a period of 10 years from the first such advance with the total number of advances limited to ten.
Section 5.03 Assignment or Conveyance.
This Redevelopment Contract shall not be assigned by the Redeveloper without the
written consent of the Authority Redeveloper agrees that it shall not convey any Lot or any
portion thereof or any structures thereon to any person or entity that would be exempt from
payment of real estate taxes, and that it will not make application for any structure, or any
portion thereof, to be taxed separately from the underlying land of any Lot. Any successor in
interest or transferee of any real estate in the Redevelopment Project shall be bound by and have
the same obligations hereunder as the Redeveloper. The Authority shall be entitled to require, as
conditions to any required approval, that:
a. Any proposed transferee shall have the qualifications and financial responsibility, as
reasonably determined by the Authority, necessary and adequate to fulfill the obligations
undertaken in this Contract by Redeveloper relating to the property being transferred;
and
b. Any proposed transferee, by instrument satisfactory to the Authority
and in form recordable in the Office of the Register of Deeds, shall for itself and its
successors and assigns and for the benefit of the Authority, have expressly assumed all of
the obligations of Redeveloper under this Contract with respect to the applicable Lot
being transferred; and
c. Copies of the documents addressing items (a) and (b) shall be submitted to the
Authority for review, not less than sixty (60) days prior a regularly scheduled meeting
of the Authority and not less than less than sixty (60) days prior to the proposed transfer.
If the transfer or any of the documentation in connection therewith is disapproved by the
Authority, its disapproval and reasons therefore shall be indicated to Redeveloper in
writing.
Section 5.04 Payment of Authority Costs.
Redeveloper shall pay to the Authority the following sums upon execution hereof:
a. Legal expenses of Authority for representation related to this Redevelopment Contract
and other matters.
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Section 5.05. Obligation to Restore.
In the event of any damage or destruction to the Private Improvements, Redeveloper
agrees to use good faith efforts to commence restoration of the Private Improvements to its prior
condition within six (6) months from the date of the damage or destruction, and shall pursue the
same to completion.
Section 5.06 Obligation to Maintain.
The Redeveloper shall, at its own cost, maintain all improvements on the Redevelopment
Project Area, which are installed thereon, in a presentable and attractive manner consistent with
operating a world class show. It is the intent of this provision that the standard of maintenance
shall be above a presentable standard.
ARTICLE VI
FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; ENCUMBRANCES
Section 6.01 Financing Creating Encumbrances Restricted. Prior to completion of the Private
Improvements, neither Redeveloper, nor any successors in interest with respect to the applicable
portion of the Redeveloper Property, shall engage in any financing or any other transaction creating
any mortgage upon the Redeveloper Property, whether by express contract or operation of law, or
suffer any encumbrance or lien to be made on or attached to any of such uncompleted phase of the
Redeveloper Property, except for the deed of trust in favor of the Authority. Notwithstanding the
above, if any involuntary encumbrance or lien is made on or attached to any of the Redeveloper
Property and which is contested by Redeveloper, then Redeveloper may defend against such
encumbrance or lien, provided that a sufficient security is posted with the Authority, to permit
Redeveloper to avoid or prevent foreclosure of such encumbrance or lien.
a.Whenever the Authority shall deliver any notice or demand to Redeveloper with
respect to any breach or default by Redeveloper of its obligations or covenants in this
Contract, the Authority shall at the same time forward a copy of such notice or demand to
each holder of any mortgage at the last address of such holder as shown in the records of
the Treasurer of Hall County, Nebraska.
b. If thirty (30) days after any notice or demand with respect to any breach or
default, such breach or default remains uncured, each such holder shall have the right, at
its option, to cure or remedy such breach or default and to add the cost thereof to the
mortgage debt and the lien of its mortgage.
d.The rights and obligations of this Redevelopment Contract relating to mortgages
of any portion of the Redeveloper Property shall apply to any other type of encumbrance
on any of the Redeveloper Property, and any of the stated rights, obligations and remedies
of any party relating to mortgage foreclosures shall be applicable to procedures under any
deed of trust or similar method of encumbrance.
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ARTICLE VII
DEFAULT, REMEDIES; INDEMNIFICATION
Section 7.01 General Remedies of Authority and Redeveloper.
Subject to the further provisions of this Article VI, in the event of any failure to perform
or breach of this Redevelopment Contract or any of its terms or conditions, by any party hereto
or any successor to such party, such party, or successor, shall, upon written notice from the other,
proceed immediately to commence such actions as may be reasonably designed to cure or
remedy such failure to perform or breach which cure or remedy shall be accomplished within a
reasonable time by the diligent pursuit of corrective action. In case such action is not taken, or
diligently pursued, or the failure to perform or breach shall not be cured or remedied within a
reasonable time, this Redevelopment Contract shall be in default and the aggrieved party may
institute such proceedings as may be necessary or desirable to enforce its rights under this
Redevelopment Contract, including, but not limited to, proceedings to compel specific
performance by the party failing to perform or in breach of its obligations. The Redeveloper
hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Authority shall have completed its required
performances and satisfied all of its obligations under this Redevelopment Contract upon the
issuance of the Indebtedness and the subsequent payment of grant amounts to the Redeveloper as
set forth in Article III hereof.
Section 7.02 Additional Remedies of Authority
In the event that the Redeveloper fails to annually conduct and operate the Husker Harvest
Days Show in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan and Section 5.01(a) of this
Redevelopment Contract and in the event of such failure to perform, breach or default occurs and
is not cured in the period herein provided, the parties agree that the indebtedness shall be
immediately due and payable together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from each
principal advance. Provided, however, the amount of principal shall be reduced by one twentieth
(1/20) for each year that the Redeveloper has conducted the Husker Harvest Days show, from
and after the date of this Redevelopment Contract.
Section 7.03 Remedies in the Event of Other Redeveloper Defaults.
In the event the Redeveloper fails to perform any other provisions of this Redevelopment
Contract (other than those specific provisions contained in Section 6.02), the Redeveloper shall
be in default. In such an instance, the Authority may seek to enforce the terms of this
Redevelopment Contract or exercise any other remedies that may be provided in this
Redevelopment Contract or by applicable law; provided, however, that any defaults covered by
this Section shall not give rise to a right or rescission on termination of this Redevelopment
Contract, and shall not be covered by the Liquidated Damages Amount.
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Section 7.04 Forced Delay Beyond Party's Control.
For the purposes of any of the provisions of this Redevelopment Contract, neither the
Authority nor the Redeveloper, as the case may be, nor any successor in interest, shall be
considered in breach of or default in its obligations with respect to the conveyance or preparation
of the Redevelopment Area or any part thereof for redevelopment, or the beginning and
completion of construction of the Project, or progress in respect thereto, in the event of forced
delay in the performance of such obligations due to unforeseeable causes beyond its control and
without its fault or negligence, including, but not restricted to, acts of God, or of the public
enemy, acts of the Government, acts of the other party, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine
restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather or delays in subcontractors
due to such causes; it being the purpose and intent of this provision that in the event of the
occurrence of any such forced delay, the time or times for performance of the obligations of the
Authority or of the Redeveloper with respect to construction of the Project, as the case may be,
shall be extended for the period of the forced delay: Provided, that the party seeking the benefit
of the provisions of this section shall, within thirty (30) days after the beginning of any such
forced delay, have first notified the other party thereto in writing, and of the cause or causes
thereof and requested an extension for the period of the forced delay.
Section 7.05 Limitations of Liability; Indemnification.
Notwithstanding anything in this Article VI or this Redevelopment Contract to the
contrary, neither the City, the Authority, nor their respective elected officials, officers, directors,
appointed officials, employees, attorneys, agents or their governing bodies shall have any
pecuniary obligation or monetary liability under this Redevelopment Contract. The sole
obligation of the Authority under this Redevelopment Contract shall be making advances under
the Indebtedness. The Redeveloper releases the City and Authority from, agrees that neither the
City nor Authority shall be liable for, and agrees to indemnify and hold the City and Authority
harmless from any liability for any loss or damage to property or any injury to or death of any
person that may be occasioned by any cause whatsoever pertaining to the Project.
The Redeveloper will indemnify and hold each of the City and Authority and their
respective elected officials, directors, officers, appointed officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and members of their governing bodies free and harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand,
tax, penalty, liability, disbursement, expense, excluding litigation expenses, attorneys' fees and
expenses, or court costs arising out of any damage or injury, actual or claimed, of whatsoever
kind or character, to property (including loss of use thereof) or persons, occurring or allegedly
occurring in, on or about that portion of the Project owned by the Redeveloper, during the term
of this Redevelopment Contract or arising out of any action or inaction of Redeveloper, related to
activities of the Redeveloper or its agents during the construction of the public infrastructure or
public right of ways in the Project.
Section 7.06 Indemnification for Relocation Expenses.
The Redeveloper agrees to indemnify and hold the City and the Authority harmless from
any and all liability to the extent resulting from the Redeveloper’s failure to make payments of all
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amounts lawfully due to all persons, firms, or organizations under any city, state or federal
relocation laws or regulation in connection with the Project Site. The terms of this section shall
survive any termination of this Contract.
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 8.01 Notice Recording.
A notice memorandum of this Redevelopment Contract may be recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
Section8.02 Governing Law.
This Redevelopment Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nebraska,
including but not limited to the Act.
Section 8.03 Binding Effect: Amendment, Assignment.
This Redevelopment Contract shall be binding on the parties hereto and their respective
successors and assigns. The Redevelopment Contract shall not be amended except by a writing
signed by the party to be bound. The Redeveloper may assign its rights and obligations to a
controlled entity which shall be bound by all the terms hereof.
Section 8.04 Effective Date and Implementation of Redevelopment Contract.
This Agreement is in full force and effect from and after the date of execution hereof by
both the Redeveloper and the Authority.
Section 8.05 Notices to Parties.
Notices to Parties shall be mailed by U. S. Mail to the following addresses:
Redeveloper:
Farm Progress Companies, Inc.
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Authority and City:
Director
Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority
Hall County Regional Planning Department
100 E 1st Street
P.O. Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Redeveloper have signed this Redevelopment Contract as
of the date and year first above written.
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
By:_________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
City Clerk
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
ATTEST:GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
____________________________ By:________________________
Secretary Chairman
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) SS
COUNTY OF HALL )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of
___________________2017, by ________________ and ________________, Mayor and City
Clerk, respectively, of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on behalf of the Authority.
____________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) SS
COUNTY OF HALL )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of
__________________2017, by ________________ and ________________, Chairman and
Secretary, respectively, of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, on behalf of the Authority.
____________________________
Notary Public
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Farm Progress Companies, Inc.
By:______________________
President
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) SS
COUNTY OF HALL )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of ___________, 2017,
by _____________________President of Farm Progress Companies, Inc., on behalf of the
corporation.
________________________
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT “1”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA
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EXHIBIT “2”
ORDINANCE #9645
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EXHIBIT “3”
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
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EXHIBIT “4”
SITE PLAN
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EXHIBIT “5”
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT COSTS
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EXHIBIT “6”
PROMISSORY NOTE
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item E-9
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Detention Cell Land in Outlot A,
Kurz Subdivision at 815 Superior Street (Grand Island Area
Habitat for Humanity, Inc.)
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-19.
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:John Collins, Public Works Director
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Public Hearing on Acquisition of Detention Cell Land in
Outlot A, Kurz Subdivision at 815 Superior Street (Grand
Island Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc.)
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
In 2013 Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. worked with Community
Development to develop property along 8th Street and Superior Street. To support the
development, a detention cell was created, with the dirt used to elevate the ground and
extend the sanitary sewer line to accommodate six new homes. It just so happens that this
new cell is adjacent to an existing City of Grand Island detention cell.
Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. approached the City about potentially
acquiring the detention cell that is part of Kurz Subdivision and adding to the public
storm water drainage system. This added capacity to an existing cell is beneficial in a city
with little topographic relief; maintenance of the added property will be minimal as the
City has the existing cell on a regular maintenance schedule. Nebraska State Statutes
stipulate that the acquisition of property requires a public hearing be conducted with the
acquisition approved by the City Council.
Discussion
Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. is the developer of Kurz Subdivision and is
willing to donate the detention cell land to the City of Grand Island.
All documents have been signed by Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to
transfer the deed of such property.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
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1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council conduct a Public Hearing and approve
the acceptance of the detention cell land by donation from the landowner.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acceptance of the detention cell land.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item E-10
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement at 2124 N
Lafayette Avenue (Grand Island Public School District)
Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-23.
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement at
2124 N Lafayette Avenue (Grand Island Public School
District)
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Nebraska State Statutes stipulate that the acquisition of property requires a public hearing
to be conducted with the acquisition approved by the City Council.
A public utility easement is needed on the south side of the property addressed as 2124 N
Lafayette Avenue to accommodate existing utility infrastructure and future development.
The easement will allow for the construction, operation, maintenance, extension, repair,
replacement, and removal of public utilities within the easement.
Discussion
To allow for existing utility infrastructure and to accommodate future development of the
Grand Island Public School District property it is requested that a public utility easement
be acquired by the City of Grand Island according to the attached sketch. Such easement
will be on the south side of the property addressed as 2124 N Lafayette Avenue.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council conduct a Public Hearing and approve
the acquisition of the easement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acquisition of the easement.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item E-11
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Land Purchase located at the
Southwest Corner of North Road and 13th Street (Meadows
Apartment Homes, LLC.)
Council action will take place under Resolutions item I-2.
Staff Contact: Jerry Janulewicz
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jerry Janulewicz, City Attorney
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Ground Lease with Option to Purchase
Presenter(s):Jerry Janulewicz, City Attorney
Background
After the rejection of all bids for construction of a new 911-Emergency Center at the Fire
Station No.1/Fonner Road location, City staff searched for an alternative location for the
facility and, is so doing, located land suitable in size and location for this purpose and for
relocation of Fire Station No. 4, currently located on State Street at the southwest corner
of the Menard’s store and yard. The land under consideration is owned by the Meadows
Apartment Homes, LLC, and is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of 13th
Street and North Road. The land is currently available for lease with an option to
purchase but the owner is unwilling to sell the land until June 2018 as it was acquired in
an IRS Sec. 1031 exchange and must be held by the owner for 12 months in order to
preserve favorable tax treatment.
Discussion
The Ground Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) for council
consideration would, if approved, authorize the city to lease 3.746 acres more or less, of
which 0.598 acres are county road right-of-way, for rent of $1.00 for the lease term
ending June 30, 2018. The Agreement provides City with an option to purchase this tract
for $103,015.00, or $27,500 per acre, by giving notice of exercise of the option to
purchase prior to the expiration of the lease term. If purchased, the city and the seller
will cooperate in platting this tract into two parcels, one for a new 911-Emergency Center
and the other for relocation of Fire Station No. 4.
In addition to the 3.746 acre tract, the Agreement further provides city with an option to
purchase an additional tract of 4.963 acres more or less, of which 0.328 acres are road
right-of-way, for a purchase price of $136,482.50 or $27,500 per acre. This option is
conditioned upon the City having exercised its option to purchase the 3.746 acre tract,
and must be exercised within Five (5) years following the date of the commencement of
the term of the Lease.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Resolution and the
Ground Lease with Option to Purchase and authorize the Mayor to give notice of the
exercise of the option to purchase 3.746 acres when the property is available for
purchase.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Resolution and Ground Lease with Option to Purchase.
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GROUND LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE
THIS GROUND LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE (“Lease”), made as of the
day of November ___, 2017, between The Meadows Apartment Homes, L.L.C., a Nebraska
limited liability company (hereinafter called “Landlord”), and the City of Grand Island, a body
politic and corporate and a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska (hereinafter called
(“Tenant”).
WITNESSETH:
Article I.The Demise
Section 1.01 The Demise.
Landlord hereby demises and leases to Tenant the real property located in the City of City of
Grand Island, County of Hall, Nebraska, known and described as follows:
A TRACT OF LAND COMPRISING A PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER (N1/2 NE1/4) OF SECTION FOURTEEN (14), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11)
NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., IN HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA,
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTH HALF OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER (N1/2 NE1/4); THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF
S01°24'11"E, SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID N1/2 NE1/4, A DISTANCE OF
492.04 FEET, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2, HANOVER SECOND
SUBDIVISION; THENCE S88°36'51"W, WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF HANOVER
SECOND SUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF 330.07 FEET, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF LOT 2, HANOVER SECOND SUBDIVISION; THENCE N01°23'27"W A DISTANCE OF
496.86 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID N1/2 NE1/4; THENCE
N89°27'02"E, EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID N1/2 NE1/4, A DISTANCE OF
330.00 FEET, TO THE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 163,176.08 SQUARE FEET OR
3.746 ACRES MORE OR LESS OF WHICH 0.598 ACRES ARE COUNTY ROAD RIGHT-OF-
WAY.
(hereinafter called the “Land”), subject to the matters and things set forth herein.
Section 1.02 Subdivision. To facilitate effectuation of Tenant’s options of purchase as
hereinafter set forth, Tenant shall cause a Subdivision Plat to be prepared and submitted for
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approval, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense in respect to the following described parcel of real
estate:
A tract of land comprising a part of the North Half of the Northeast Quarter
(N1/2NE1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten
(10) West of the 6th P.M., in Hall County, Nebraska, more particularly described
as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of said North Half of the Northeast
Quarter (N1/2NE1/4); thence running southerly along the east line of said North
Half of the Northeast Quarter (N1/2NE1/4), on an Assumed Bearing of S 00° 00'
00" E, a distance of Four Hundred Ninety Two (492.00) feet, to the northeast
corner of Hanover Subdivision; thence running S 90° 00' 00" W, along the north
line of Hanover Subdivision, a distance of Three Hundred Thirty (330.00) feet, to
the northwest corner of Hanover Subdivision; thence running S 00° 00' 00" E,
along the west line of Hanover Subdivision, a distance of Three Hundred Ninety
Six (396.00) feet, to the southwest corner of Hanover Subdivision; thence running
S 90° 00' 00" E, along the south line of Hanover Subdivision, a distance of Three
Hundred Thirty (330.00) feet, to the southeast corner of Hanover Subdivision, and
to a point on the east line of said North Half of the Northeast Quarter
(N1/2NE1/4); thence running S 00° 00' 00" W, along the east line of said North
Half of the Northeast Quarter (N1/2NE1/4), a distance of Four Hundred Twenty
Five and Twenty Hundredths (425.20) feet, to the southeast corner of said North
Half of the Northeast Quarter (N1/2NE1/4); thence running N 89° 22' 25" W,
along the south line of said North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N1/2NE1/4), a
distance of Seven Hundred Sixty Two and Forty Four Hundredths (762.44) feet;
thence running N 00° 00' 00" E, a distance of One Thousand Three Hundred
Sixteen and Eighteen Hundredths (1316.18) feet, to a point on the north line of
said North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N1/2NE1/4); thence running S 89° 08'
58" E, along the north line of said North Half of the Northeast Quarter
(N1/2NE1/4), a distance of Seven Hundred Sixty Two and Forty Eight
Hundredths (762.48) feet to the point of beginning;
for the purpose of creating four (4) lots with access to existing public streets that shall consist of
the Land, platted as two (2) lots, Tract “A” as identified in Section 25.02, and the balance of the
real estate as a separate parcel remaining for such use as Landlord may hereafter determine.
Although such subdivision shall be subject to prior approval, Landlord agrees to execute such
Plat and Subdivision Agreement as required and otherwise cooperate with Tenant in whatever
way may be reasonably necessary to obtain subdivision approval.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the property above described for a term, commencing on the ___
day of ___________, 2017, and ending on the 30th day of June, 2018, unless sooner terminated
as hereinafter provided (hereinafter called the “Term”).
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Article II.Building Defined.
Section 2.01 The term “Building” as used in this Lease shall mean the buildings and
improvements, including all foundations, structures, landscaping, sidewalks, curbs, driveways,
parking facilities, and fixtures, to be hereafter located upon the Land and any additions thereto or
replacements thereof.
Section 2.02 Building to Become the Property of Landlord. So long as this Lease remains in
force, any Building constructed by Tenant on the Land shall be owned in fee simple by Tenant
(Tenant to stand seized of the title for the purposes herein set forth) but upon the termination of
this Lease without Tenant having given notice of the exercise of the option to purchase the Land
prior to the expiration of the term of this Lease the Buildings shall become the property of
Landlord in fee simple free and clear of all encumbrances, excepting only the lien of taxes, if
any, assessed but not yet due and payable (for which Tenant shall remain obligated to pay to the
extent that the same are allocable to the period prior to the termination of this Lease).
Section 2.03 Tenant’s Covenant to Perform. This Lease is made upon the foregoing and the
following covenants and conditions, each of which Tenant agrees to perform, irrespective of
whether the particular provision is in the form of a covenant, an agreement, a condition, a
direction, or otherwise.
Article III.Rent
Section 3.01 Amount of Rent. Tenant covenants and agrees to pay to Landlord the sum of One
and No/100 Dollars ($1.00) as rent for the Land demised for the term specified by this Lease,
such rent being payable in its entirety upon the date of the commencement of such term.
Section 3.02 Place of Payment. Tenant shall pay all such rent to Landlord in lawful money of
the United States at such place as Landlord shall from time to time designate by notice to Tenant.
Section 3.03 Rent to Be Without Deduction, Setoff, or Counterclaim. This Lease shall be
deemed and construed to be a net Lease, and Landlord shall receive all rent and other payments
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hereunder to be made by Tenant free from any charges, assessments, Impositions (as defined in
Section 4.01 hereof), expenses, or deductions of any nature whatsoever. Landlord shall not be
called upon to make any expenditure for the maintenance, repair, or preservation of the Building
or Land or any portion thereof.
Article IV.Payment of Taxes, Assessments, and Other Impositions
Section 4.01 Payment of Impositions. Tenant agrees to pay or cause to be paid as additional
rent, before any fine, penalty, interest, or cost is added thereto for the nonpayment thereof, all
real estate taxes and other ad valorem taxes on tangible property assessments, water rates and
charges, and other governmental charges, general and special, ordinary and extraordinary,
unforeseen as well as foreseen, of any kind and nature whatsoever, including but not limited to
assessments for public improvements or benefits (all of which taxes, and contributions in lieu of
taxes, assessments, water rates or charges, levies and other governmental charges levied or
assessed against Landlord, Tenant, or the Land or Building are herein referred to as
“Impositions”), which are assessed, levied, confirmed, imposed, or become a lien upon the Land
or the Building or which become payable during the Term of this Lease, except as otherwise
provided for in this Article IV.
Section 4.02 If by law any such Imposition is payable, or may at the option of the taxpayer be
paid, in installments (whether or not interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance of such
Imposition), then Tenant shall pay the same (and any accrued interest on the unpaid balance of
such Imposition) in the amount of such installments as the same respectively become due and
before any fine, penalty, interest, or cost is added thereto for the nonpayment of any such
installment and interest. Any Imposition relating to a fiscal period of the taxing authority, a part
of which period is included within the Term of this Lease and a part of which is included in a
period of time prior to the commencement of the term of this Lease or after the termination of
this Lease, shall (whether or not such Imposition shall be assessed, levied, confirmed, imposed or
become a lien upon the Land or upon the Building or both, or shall become payable during the
Term of this Lease) be adjusted as between Landlord and Tenant at the time of the
commencement of this Lease, and, again, as of the termination of this Lease, so that Landlord
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shall pay that proportion of such Imposition allocable that part of the fiscal period included in the
period of time before commencement and after the termination of this Lease to Tenant, and
Tenant shall pay the remainder thereof. Notwithstanding the provisions in this Section 4.02, in
the event that Tenant shall exercise its option to purchase the Land, Tenant shall be solely
responsible for any Imposition after the termination of this Lease.
Section 4.03 With respect to any Imposition for public improvements or benefits that by law is
payable in installments, Landlord shall pay the installments thereof which become due and
payable prior to the commencement of the term of this Lease or subsequent to the termination of
this Lease and Tenant shall pay those installments which become due and payable during the
Term of this Lease. Tenant further agrees to pay all real estate taxes herein defined as
Impositions upon the Building and the Land attributable to that portion thereof allocable to the
term of this Lease, with the Landlord remaining responsible for the payment of those taxes
allocable to any time prior to the commencement of the term of this Lease and subsequent to the
date that such Lease terminates. Notwithstanding the provisions in this Section 4.03, in the event
that Tenant shall exercise its option to purchase the Land, Tenant shall be solely responsible for
any Imposition after the termination of this Lease.
Section 4.04 Pro-Rata Division of Impositions. In the event any Imposition, including real
estate taxes and special assessments, is levied upon the whole of Landlord’s land and not
separately upon the Land leased hereunder, Tenant shall pay its proportionate share of the
Imposition attributable to that portion thereof allocable to the term of this Lease, with the
Landlord remaining responsible for the payment of those taxes allocable to any time prior to the
commencement of the term of this Lease and subsequent to the date that such Lease terminates.
Notwithstanding the provisions in this Section 4.04, in the event that Tenant shall exercise its
option to purchase the Land, Tenant shall be solely responsible for any Imposition after the
termination of this Lease.
Section 4.05 Right to Contest Impositions. Tenant shall have the right to contest the amount or
validity of any Imposition upon the Land, the Building, or any part thereof by appropriate legal
proceedings, but this shall not be construed in any way as modifying Tenant’s covenant to pay
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such Imposition at the time and in the manner as in this Article. Landlord agrees to cooperate
reasonably with Tenant in any such contest but without expense to Landlord. If Tenant shall not
be in default under this Lease, Tenant shall be entitled to any refund of any Imposition and
penalties or interest thereon which relate to the Land and Building and have been paid by or on
behalf of Tenant, or which have been paid by Landlord and for which Landlord has been fully
reimbursed.
Article V.Insurance
Section 5.01 Insurance on Building. Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense but for the
mutual benefit of Landlord and Tenant, maintain the following insurance:
(a)Fire and extended coverage insurance on the Building, in an amount that shall be
sufficient to cover the full replacement value thereof, protecting against loss or damage
by (i) fire and lightning, (ii) the risks commonly included within the term “extended
coverage” (including but not limited to wind, storm, hail, explosion, riot, riot attending a
strike, civil commotion, aircraft, vehicles, and smoke), and (iii) vandalism and malicious
mischief, all such terms as used in insurance policies from time to time issued by
insurance companies licensed to do business by the State of Nebraska. Such policy or
policies shall include coverage for all increases in the cost of construction or repair of the
Building caused by the enforcement of any law or ordinance regulating, prohibiting, or
restricting the repair or reconstruction of the Building and all costs of demolition of any
undamaged portion of the Building and the value of that undamaged portion and the
replacement cost of the undamaged and damaged portion.
(b) In lieu of the above insurance coverage, Tenant may obtain “All Risk” coverage,
provided only that such coverage is at least as large in amount and as broad in coverage
as the foregoing and that the form of the coverage is first approved in writing by
Landlord.
Section 5.02 Other Insurance to Be Carried. Tenant shall also, at Tenant’s sole cost and
expense but for the mutual benefit of Landlord and Tenant, maintain comprehensive general
public liability and property damage insurance, protecting and indemnifying Landlord and its
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officers, agents, and employees; Tenant; and others designated by Landlord, against any and all
claims (including all costs and expenses of defending against the same) for bodily injury,
sickness, disease, or death, or for damage or injury to or destruction of property (including loss
of the use thereof) arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of the Building or the Land.
The limits of such insurance shall be not less than $2,000,000 in respect of bodily injury,
sickness, disease, or death resulting from any one occurrence; and $2,000,000 in respect of
damage or injury to or destruction of property from any one occurrence; and an excess
“umbrella” policy (providing insurance in respect of the risks above described for liability in
excess of the limits specified above for such risks). The limits of the excess “umbrella” policy
required hereby shall not be less than a combined single limit of $5,000,000.
Section 5.03 Landlord as Additional Insured and Proof of Insurance. Any insurance policies
required to be carried pursuant to this Article V shall name Landlord as an additional insured. A
certificate evidencing the issuance of such policy or policies, together with evidence of the
payment of premiums, shall be delivered to Landlord before the commencement of the Term of
this Lease. Not less than ten (10) days prior to the expiration of any such policy or policies,
evidence of the renewal of such policy or policies, or a new certificate, together with evidence of
the payment of premiums for the renewal period or new policy, as the case may be, shall be
delivered to Landlord. All such insurance shall contain an agreement by the insurance company
that the policy or policies will not be cancelled or the coverage changed without ten (10) days’
prior written notice to Landlord.
Article VI.Use of the Land and Building
Section 6.01 No Representations by Landlord—No Repairs. Tenant acknowledges that it has
examined the Land and knows the condition thereof and accepts such Land in its present
condition and without any representations or warranties of any kind or nature whatsoever by
Landlord as to such Land’s condition or as to the use or occupancy that may be made thereof.
Effective upon the commencement of the Term of this Lease, Tenant assumes the sole
responsibility for the condition, operation, maintenance, and management of the Land and
Building, and Landlord shall not be required at any time to furnish any facilities or services or to
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make any repairs, replacements, changes (structural or otherwise), additions, or alterations to the
Land, the Building, or any other property of any kind demised by this Lease.
Section 6.02 Compliance with Law. Tenant shall throughout the Term of this Lease, at
Tenant’s sole expense, promptly comply with all laws and ordinances and the orders, rules,
regulations, and requirements of all federal, state, and municipal governments and appropriate
departments, commissions, boards, and officers thereof (whether or not the same require
structural repairs or alterations) that may be applicable from time to time to the Land and the
Building. Tenant shall likewise observe and comply with the requirements of all policies of
public liability, fire and other types of insurance at any time in force with respect to the Building.
Article VII.Repairs, Maintenance and Improvements
Section 7.01 Repair of Building. Tenant shall throughout the Term of this Lease, at Tenant’s
sole expense, maintain the Building that Tenant intends to construct upon the Land in good
condition and repair. Tenant shall promptly, at Tenant’s own expense, make to and on such
Building all necessary repairs, renewals, and replacements, interior and exterior, structural and
nonstructural, whether made necessary or caused by fire or other cause or by ordinary wear and
tear. Nothing contained in this Lease shall impose on Landlord the obligation to make any
repairs or expend any monies for the maintenance of the Land or Building or any improvement
located thereon or the renewal, replacement, or repair of the Building or any part thereof except
for such repairs caused by the negligence of Landlord or Landlord’s employees.
Section 7.02 Removal of Dangerous Conditions. Tenant shall during the Term of this Lease, at
Tenant’s sole expense, do all things necessary to remove any dangerous condition from time to
time existing on the Land, including (without limiting the generality of the foregoing) promptly
taking any appropriate measures to prevent or repair any erosion, collapse, or other unstable
condition of the Land.
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Article VIII.Landlord’s Right to Perform Tenant’s Covenants; Reimbursement of Landlord for
Amounts So Expended
Section 8.01 Performance of Tenant’s Covenants to Pay Money. Tenant covenants that if it
shall at any time fail to pay any Impositions pursuant to the provisions of Article IV hereof; or
shall fail to take out, pay for, maintain, or deliver any of the insurance policies pursuant to
Article V hereof; or shall fail to make any other payment (other than rent) due hereunder, and
such failure shall continue for sixty (60) days after written notice to Tenant, then Landlord may,
but shall not be obligated to, and without further notice to or demand upon Tenant, pay any such
Imposition, effect any such insurance coverage and pay premiums therefor, or make any other
payment in such manner and to such extent as Landlord may deem desirable.
Section 8.02 Landlord’s Right to Cure Tenant’s Defaults. If there shall be an event of default
involving the failure of Tenant to keep the Building in good condition and repair in accordance
with the provisions of this Lease, to make any necessary renewals or replacements or to remove
any dangerous condition in accordance with the requirements of this Lease, or to take any other
action required by the terms of this Lease, then Landlord shall have the right, but shall not be
required, to make good any such default of Tenant. Nothing herein shall imply any duty upon the
part of Landlord to do any such work that Tenant is required to perform under any provision of
this Lease. Landlord may, during the progress of any such work elected to be performed by
Landlord on the Land or the Building, enter with contractors, agents, and servants and keep and
store all necessary materials, tools, and equipment upon the Land and in the Building or any part
thereof.
Section 8.03 Reimbursement of Landlord. All sums advanced by Landlord pursuant to the
provisions of Sections 8.01 and 8.02 hereof shall be deemed additional rent and shall be payable
by Tenant to Landlord. Such reimbursement shall be made on demand or, at the option of
Landlord, may be added to any rent then due or thereafter becoming due under this Lease, as the
case may be, and Tenant covenants to pay any such sum or sums and Landlord shall have (in
addition to any other right or remedy) the same rights and remedies in the event of the
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nonpayment thereof by Tenant as in the case of default by Tenant in the payment of any
installment of rent as provided herein.
Article IX.New Buildings and Changes and Alterations
Section 9.01 Construction of the Building. Tenant may erect and construct upon the Land its
fire station and emergency center, including all drives; parking areas; sewer, water, and electric
connections; and all necessary and desirable fixtures. The Building so constructed shall not
occupy any land other than the Land demised by this Lease.
Section 9.02 Approval by Landlord. Prior to the commencement of the construction of the
Building or any of the work to be performed by Tenant as described in Article X hereof, Tenant
shall obtain the written approval of Landlord to the final plans and specifications. Such approval
shall not be withheld unreasonably.
Section 9.03 Procurement of Permits. No construction of any part of the Building nor any of
the work to be performed by Tenant as described in this Article IX shall be undertaken until
Tenant shall have procured and paid for, so far as the same may be required from time to time,
all municipal and other governmental permits and authorizations of the various municipal
departments and governmental subdivisions having jurisdiction.
Section 9.04 Control of Construction.
(a)All work to be performed by Tenant or on Tenant’s behalf shall be done promptly and in
a good workmanlike manner substantially in accordance with the approved Plans and
Specifications and in compliance with the building and zoning laws of the City of Grand
Island.
(b)The cost of all work performed by Tenant shall be paid promptly so that the Land and the
Building shall at all times be free of liens for labor and materials supplied to Tenant.
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Article X.Damage or Destruction
Section 10.01 Repair and Replacement of Building after Damage. In the event of damage by
fire or otherwise to any machinery, fixtures, or equipment that are a part of the Building, Tenant
shall, within three (3) months after such damage, and as much sooner as is reasonably possible,
at Tenant’s sole expense (but using along with Tenant’s own funds such insurance proceeds as
may be available for that purpose) either repair or replace such machinery, fixtures, or
equipment. In the event of damage by fire or otherwise to the Building, Tenant shall, within
twelve (12) months after such damage, and as much sooner as is reasonably possible, at Tenant’s
sole expense (but using along with Tenant’s own funds such insurance proceeds as may be
available for that purpose), either repair and restore the Building as completely as possible to the
condition it was in immediately prior to such damage or, if Tenant so elects, replace the Building
(including all machinery, fixtures and equipment situated therein) with a building of the same
general size and character as the damaged building. In either event, the repairing, restoring, or
replacement shall be done in conformity with and subject to the provisions of Article IX
applicable to the construction of the Building on the Land.
Section 10.02 Payment for Construction after Damage or Destruction. All insurance proceeds
recovered by Landlord or Tenant on account of damage or destruction, less the costs, if any, for
such recovery (including reasonable counsel fees), shall be applied to the payment of the cost of
the repairing, restoring, removing, or replacing the Building.
Section 10.03 Unused Insurance Proceeds and Deposits. In the event any proceeds of insurance
or sums deposited with the Landlord in connection with any restoration or rebuilding of the
Building shall remain in the hands of Landlord after completion of such restoration or rebuilding,
and if Tenant shall not be in default under this Lease in respect of any matter or thing, then such
remaining funds shall be paid to Tenant.
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Article XI.Mechanics’ Liens
Section 11.01 Discharge of Mechanics’ Liens. Tenant shall not suffer or permit any mechanics’
liens to be filed against the title to the Land, nor against Tenant’s interest in the Land, nor against
the Building or parking facilities by reason of work, labor, services, or materials supplied or
claimed to have been supplied to Tenant. If any such mechanics’ lien shall at any time be filed
against the Land, the Building, or the parking facilities, or any part thereof, Tenant shall cause
the same to be discharged of record within thirty (30) days after the date Tenant has knowledge
of such filing. If Tenant shall fail to discharge such mechanics’ lien within such period, then in
addition to any other right or remedy Landlord may, but shall not be obligated to, discharge the
same either by paying the amount claimed to be due or by procuring the discharge of such lien
by deposit in court or bonding, and in such event Tenant shall be entitled, if it so elects, to
compel the prosecution of an action for the foreclosure of such mechanics’ lien by the lienor and
to pay the amount of the judgment, if any, in favor of the lienor with interest, costs, and
allowances. Tenant shall not be required to pay or discharge any such mechanics’ lien so long as
Tenant shall give notice in writing to Landlord of its intention to contest the validity of such lien
and shall in good faith proceed to contest the same by appropriate proceedings.
Article XII.Covenants Against Waste and Inspection
Section 12.01 Waste. Tenant covenants not to do or suffer any demolition, waste or damage,
disfigurement, or injury to the Land or the Building.
Section 12.02 Inspection of Building. Tenant shall permit the authorized representatives of
Landlord to enter upon the Land and the Building or any part thereof at all times during usual
business hours for the purpose of making reasonable inspections of the same.
Article XIII.Public Utility Charges
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Section 13.01 Payment of Public Utility Charges. Tenant shall pay or cause to be paid all
charges for gas, electricity, light, heat, power, or telephone or other communication service used,
rendered, or supplied upon or in connection with the Land and the Building and also any charges
or expenses in connection with any alterations, additions, installations, or changes required or
desired in connection with the supplying or using of such utilities or services or substitutes
therefor throughout the Term of this Lease.
Article XIV.Indemnification of Landlord
Section 14.01 General Indemnification of Landlord. Tenant agrees to protect, defend,
indemnify, and save harmless Landlord and its officers, agents, and employees against and from
any and all claims by or on behalf of any person, firm, or corporation arising from the conduct of
the Tenant or its employees, agents, and representatives, or from any work or thing whatsoever
done in or about the Building or on the Land or in or on the parking facilities. Tenant also agrees
to protect, defend, indemnify, and save Landlord harmless against and from any and all claims
arising during the Term of this Lease from any condition of such Building and Land.
Article XV.Condemnation
Section 15.01 Separate Determination of Condemnation Awards. In the event that all or any
part of the Land, Building, or any leasehold or other interest in the Land shall be taken or
damaged or if any part of the Building or the Land is taken or damaged by the exercise of the
power of eminent domain, then (whether or not this Lease shall terminate by operation of law
upon such exercise of the power of eminent domain) the amount of damages resulting to
Landlord and Tenant, respectively, and to their respective interests in and to the Land and
Building and in, to, and in connection with this Lease, by reason of such exercise of the power of
eminent domain, shall be separately determined and computed by the court having jurisdiction,
and separate awards and judgments with respect to such damages to Landlord and Tenant,
respectively, and to each of their respective interests, shall be made and entered. In the event that
such court shall make a single award without separately determining the respective interests of
Landlord and Tenant, and if Landlord and Tenant shall not agree in writing as to their respective
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portions of such award within twenty (20) days after the date of the final determination by such
court of the amount thereof, Landlord and Tenant agree to submit the matter to such court on
stipulation for the purpose of a judgment determinative of their respective shares.
Section 15.02 Effect of Taking on Rent. In the event that all of the Land and the Building shall
be taken by the exercise of the power of eminent domain or by agreement between Landlord,
Tenant, and those authorized to exercise such power or if this Lease is terminated by operation of
law as a result of the exercise of such power of eminent domain, then all rent, Impositions, and
other sum or sums of money and other charges provided to be paid by Tenant and related to
particular periods of time shall be apportioned and paid to the date of such taking. Unless all of
the Land and Building are taken by the exercise of the power of eminent domain or unless this
Lease is terminated by agreement or by operation of law as a result of the exercise of such power
of eminent domain, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect.
Section 15.03 Taking Temporary. In the event that all or any part of the Building and the Land
shall be taken by the exercise of the power of eminent domain for governmental occupancy for a
temporary period, this Lease shall not terminate and Tenant shall continue to perform and
observe all of its obligations hereunder (including the obligation to pay rent as provided
throughout this Lease) as though such temporary taking had not occurred except only to the
extent that it may be prevented from so doing by the terms of the order of the authority that made
the taking. In the event the taking for governmental occupancy is for a period entirely within the
Term of this Lease, then Tenant shall be entitled to receive the entire amount of any award made
for such taking, whether paid by way of damages, rent, or otherwise. If the period of
governmental occupancy extends beyond the termination of this Lease, the amount of such
award, after payment to Landlord therefrom of the estimated cost of restoration of the Building,
shall be apportioned between Landlord and Tenant as of the date of such termination. The
amount of any award payable to Tenant in either case, on account of the taking of all or any part
of the Building, shall be apportioned on an annual basis during the period within the Term of this
Lease to which the award is applicable. In the event of any such temporary taking for
governmental occupancy, and if the court shall make a single award without separately
determining the amount of the award applicable to the taking of the interest of Landlord in this
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Lease and in the Building, and if Landlord and Tenant shall not agree in writing as to the
proportion of such award so applicable to Landlord, then Landlord and Tenant agree to submit
the matter to such court on stipulation for the purpose of a judgment determinative of such
interest of Landlord.
Section 15.04 Tenant covenants that if the termination of any such governmental occupancy
occurs prior to the termination of the Term of this Lease, Tenant at its sole cost and expense will
restore the Building as nearly as may be reasonably possible to the condition the same was in
prior to such taking.
Article XVI.Default Provisions
Section 16.01 Events of Default. The following events are hereby defined as “Events of
Default”:
(a)The failure of Tenant to pay any installment of rent, or any other payments or deposits of
money as herein provided or required, when due;
(b)The failure of Tenant to perform any of the other covenants, conditions and agreements
of this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed and the continuance of such failure
for a period of sixty (60) days after notice in writing thereof from Landlord to Tenant
(which notice shall specify the respects in which Landlord contends that Tenant has
failed to perform any of such covenants, conditions, and agreements).
Section 16.02 Remedies in Event of Default. If any one or more Events of Default occur, the
Landlord may treat each such default as a breach of this Lease and thereupon by serving written
notice on Tenant, Landlord may elect, in addition to any other remedies provided by law or in
equity, one or more of the following remedies:
(a)If an Event of Default occurs after the execution of this Lease and prior to the
commencement of the construction of the Building, the parties hereby agree that this
Lease shall terminate forthwith;
(b)If an Event of Default occurs after commencement of construction of the Building, and
prior to the completion of Building, Landlord shall have the right to carry out and
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complete the construction of the Building, and all sums so expended by the Landlord
shall be immediately payable by Tenant to the Landlord upon demand. In so completing
such construction, the Landlord may depart from the plans and specifications for such
Building, provided, however, that the Landlord shall not be entitled to recover from
Tenant an amount in excess of the amount that would have been payable by the Tenant
had the Building been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications referred
to in Article IX;
(c)If an Event of Default occurs after completion of the Building in accordance with Article
IX, Landlord may terminate this Lease and the Term created hereby, in which event
Landlord may forthwith repossess the Land and Building utilizing a forcible entry and
detainer action or other available legal proceeding in the event that Tenant shall fail to
voluntarily vacate and surrender the Land and Building to Landlord.
Section 16.03 Waivers to Be in Writing. The receipt of rent by Landlord, with knowledge of
any breach of this Lease by Tenant or of any default on the part of Tenant in the observance or
performance of any of the conditions, agreements, or covenants of this Lease, shall not be
deemed to be a waiver of any provision of this Lease. No failure on the part of Landlord to
enforce any covenant or provision herein contained, nor any waiver of any right thereunder by
Landlord, unless in writing, shall discharge or invalidate such covenant or provision or affect the
right of Landlord to enforce the same in the event of any subsequent breach or default. No
covenant or condition of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord unless
such waiver be in writing, signed by Landlord or Landlord’s agent duly authorized in writing.
Consent of Landlord to any act or matter must be in writing and shall apply only with respect to
the particular act or matter to which such consent is given and shall not relieve Tenant from the
obligation, wherever required under this Lease, to obtain the consent of Landlord to any other act
or matter. The receipt by Landlord of any rent or any other sum of money or any other
consideration hereunder paid by Tenant after the termination, in any manner, of the Term herein
demised, shall not reinstate, continue, or extend the Term herein demised, unless so agreed to in
writing and signed by Landlord.
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Article XVII.Invalidity of Particular Provisions
Section 17.01 Invalidity of Provisions. If any provisions of this Lease or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of
this Lease, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to
which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each provision of this
Lease shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Article XVIII.Quiet Enjoyment
Section 18.01 Quiet Enjoyment. Landlord agrees that Tenant, upon paying the rent and all
Impositions and other charges herein provided for and performing all of the covenants and
conditions of this Lease, shall lawfully and quietly occupy the Land during the Term of this
Lease without hindrance or molestation by Landlord or any persons claiming under Landlord.
Article XIX.Landlord’s Title
Section 19.01 Title Paramount. Landlord shall have title to the Land and the remainder or
residual interest in the Building paramount to all others.
Section 19.02 Tenant Not to Encumber Landlord’s Interest. Tenant shall have no right or power
to and shall not in any way encumber the title of Landlord in and to the Land or the remainder or
residual interest in the Building. The fee simple estate of Landlord in the Land and the interest of
Landlord in the Building shall not be in any way subject to any claim by way of lien or
otherwise, whether claimed by operation of law or by virtue of any express or implied lease or
contract or other instrument made by Tenant, and any claim to a lien or otherwise upon the Land
or in the Building arising from any act or omission of Tenant shall accrue only against the
leasehold estate of Tenant in the Land and Tenant’s interest in the Building and shall in all
respects be subject to the paramount rights of Landlord in the Land and the remainder or residual
interest in the Building.
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Article XX.Limitation of Liability
Section 20.01 Liability after Ouster of Tenant. In no case shall Landlord be liable under any
express or implied covenant of this Lease for any damages whatsoever for Tenant’s ouster by a
third party.
Article XXI.Estoppel Certificates, Subordination, and Attornment
Section 21.01 Estoppel Certificates. Landlord and Tenant each agree at any time and from time
to time, so long as this Lease shall remain in effect, upon not less than ten (10) days’ prior
written request by the other party, to execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the other party a
statement in writing certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if
there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as modified, stating the
modifications) and the dates to which the rent and other charges have been paid in advance, if
any, and stating whether any default under the terms of this Lease is known by, or any notice of
default has been served by, the party giving the certificate, it being intended that any such
statement delivered pursuant to this Article may be relied upon by any prospective Tenant of
Landlord’s fee simple interest in the Land or of Landlord’s remainder interest in the Building or
any mortgagee or assignee of any mortgage upon the fee of the Land or upon Landlord’s
remainder interest in the Building, as the case may be.
Section 21.02 Certification of Completion. If the Building has been constructed in accordance
with Article IX and is acceptable to Landlord, then Landlord shall so certify within thirty (30)
days after a written request by Tenant.
Section 21.03 Subordination. Tenant agrees that this Lease shall be subordinate to any
mortgages or trust deeds that may hereafter be placed upon the Land and to any and all advances
to be made thereunder, and to the interest thereon, and to all renewals, replacements, and
extensions thereof; provided that the mortgagee or trustee thereunder shall agree to recognize
Tenant’s rights hereunder as long as Tenant is not in default hereunder. Tenant further agrees
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that upon notification by Landlord to Tenant, this Lease shall be or become prior to any
mortgages or trust deeds that may heretofore or hereafter be placed on the Land. Tenant shall
execute and deliver a Subordination, Non-disturbance and Attornment Agreement or, failing to
do so within ten (10) days after demand in writing, does hereby make, constitute, and irrevocably
appoint Landlord as its attorney-in-fact and in its name, place, and stead so to do.
Section 21.04 Attornment. Tenant shall, upon demand, in the event of the sale or assignment of
Landlord’s interest in the Land or remainder interest in the Building: or in the event that any
proceedings are brought for the foreclosure thereof; or in the event of an exercise of power of
sale under any mortgage, trust deed, or other financing instrument made by Landlord covering
the Land, attorn in writing to the purchaser upon any such foreclosure or sale and recognize such
purchaser as the Landlord under this Lease.
Article XXII.Assignment and Sublease
Section 22.01 Assignment and Sublease. Tenant shall not assign this Lease, or any interest
therein, and shall not sublet the Building or Land or any part thereof, or any right or privilege
appurtenant thereto, or suffer any other person or entity to occupy or use the Building, Land or
any part thereof without Landlord’s prior written consent, which consent may be arbitrarily
withheld.
Article XXIII.Remedies Cumulative
Section 23.01 Remedies Cumulative. No remedy herein or otherwise conferred upon or
reserved to Landlord shall be considered exclusive of any other remedy, but the same shall be
cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter
existing at law or in equity or by statute; and every power and remedy given by this Lease to
Landlord may be exercised from time to time and as often as occasion may arise or as may be
deemed expedient by Landlord. No delay or omission of Landlord to exercise any right or power
arising from any default shall impair any such right or power, nor shall it be construed to be a
waiver of any such default or any acquiescence therein.
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Section 23.02 Waiver of Remedies Not to Be Inferred. No waiver of any breach of any of the
covenants or conditions of this Lease shall be construed to be a waiver of any other breach or to
be a waiver of, acquiescence in, or consent to any further or succeeding breach of the same or
similar covenant or condition.
Section 23.03 Right to Terminate Not Waived. Neither the rights herein given to receive, sue
for, or distrain for any rent, monies, or other payments, or to enforce any of the terms of this
Lease, or to prevent the breach or nonobservance thereof, nor the exercise of any such right or of
any other right or remedy shall in any way impair or toll the right or power of Landlord to
terminate the Term herein granted and to terminate this Lease because of any event of default
hereunder.
Article XXIV.Holding Over
Section 24.01 Rights Upon Holding Over. Provided Tenant does not exercise its option to
purchase the Land during the Lease term, upon termination of this Lease by lapse of time, Tenant
shall yield up immediate possession of the Land and the Building to Landlord. Likewise, upon
termination of this Lease by reason of an Event of Default or otherwise, Tenant will at once
surrender possession of the Land and Building to Landlord and remove all of Tenant’s personal
effects and property therefrom.
Article XXV.Option To Purchase
Section 25.01 Option to Purchase Land. Landlord hereby gives and grants to Tenant the
exclusive right and option during the Term of this Lease to purchase the Land for the cash price
of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND FIFTEEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($103,015.00).
As a credit to said purchase price there shall be deducted the rent paid by Tenant to Landlord
during the Term of the Lease. In the event Tenant elects to exercise the option, Tenant shall
deliver notice thereof in writing to Landlord during the Lease Term.
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Section 25.02 Option to Purchase Additional Tract. Conditioned upon Tenant having exercised
its option to purchase the Land, Landlord further gives and grants to Tenant the exclusive right
and option (which must be exercised in the same manner as the exercise of the option in respect
to the Land) at any time within Five (5) years following the date of the commencement of the
term of this Lease, for a cash price of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($136,482.50) the following additional
tract, hereinafter referred to as “Tract A”:
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER (N1/2 NE1/4) OF SECTION FOURTEEN (14), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11)
NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AND
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTH HALF OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER (N1/2 NE1/4); THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF
S89°27'02"W, WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID N1/2 NE1/4, A DISTANCE OF
330.00 FEET, TO THE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S01°23'27"E A
DISTANCE OF 496.86 FEET, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2, HANOVER
SECOND SUBDIVISION; THENCE S88°36'51"W A DISTANCE OF 432.30 FEET, TO A
POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, NEUMANN SECOND SUBDIVISION;
THENCE N01°24'29"W, NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2,
NEUMANN SECOND SUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF 503.17 FEET, TO A POINT ON
THE NORTH LINE OF SAID N1/2 NE1/4; THENCE N89°27'02"E, EAST ALONG THE
NORTH LINE OF SAID N1/2 NE1/4, A DISTANCE OF 432.49 FEET, TO THE TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 216,191.54 SQUARE FEET OR
4.963 ACRES MORE OR LESS OF WHICH 0.328 ACRES ARE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Section 25.03 Condition for Exercise of Options. The right to exercise the options hereinbefore
set forth is conditioned upon the favorable performance by the Tenant of all of the covenants,
conditions, and agreements required to be performed by it under this Lease, and the payment by
the Tenant of all basic rent, additional rent, and other special payments as provided in this Lease
to the Closing Date (hereafter defined).
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Article XXVI.Sale Conditions And Closing
Section 26.01 Purchase Price. The balance of the Purchase Price, subject only to credits as
provided herein, shall be payable in cash or certified funds at the time of closing.
Section 26.02 Closing Date. The closing upon exercise of the purchase option shall be on or
before thirty (30) days after the date of the notice of the election to exercise, which is herein
called the “Closing Date”, unless otherwise agreed by the parities hereto in writing.
Section 26.03 Continuing Effect of Lease. In the event that Tenant shall give Landlord notice of
the exercise of the option to purchase, this underlying Lease shall continue until the Closing
Date, and, in the event a monthly payment for rent under the terms of the Lease shall be due and
payable prior to the Closing Date, such rent shall be prorated to the Closing Date.
Section 26.04 Deed.
(a)The property shall be conveyed to Tenant by warranty deed conveying marketable title to
the Land, free from all liens, encumbrances, encroachments, restrictions, or conditions
against or on the property attributable to any date prior to the commencement of the term
of this Lease and not approved or allowed by Tenant, and free from Landlord’s remainder
or residual interest in the Building.
(b)Definition of Marketable Title. “Marketable title,” for purposes of this Section, shall
mean such title as will be insured by a reputable title insurance company doing business
in the State of Nebraska at regular rates and showing no exceptions to title except those
that shall be approved by Tenant prior to or at closing.
Section 26.05 Evidence of Title. No later than ten (10) days prior to the Closing Date, Landlord
shall furnish to Tenant a title insurance commitment issued by a reputable title insurance
company authorized to transact business within the State of Nebraska, which shall show
marketable title to the Land to be vested in the Landlord, subject only to easements and
restrictions of record.
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Section 26.06 Objection to Title. Should any defects be indicated by such commitment for title
insurance, then Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, no later than five (5) days prior to the Closing
Date, a copy of an attorney’s opinion showing such defects; and Landlord, after written notice
thereof, shall endeavor to correct the same to Tenant’s satisfaction within a reasonable period of
time from the date Landlord receives a copy of such opinion.
Section 26.07 Procedure for Closing.
(a)Closing of the purchase shall take place at Grand Island Abstract, Escrow & Title
Company.
(b)All special assessments levied by local or state authority against the Land prior to the
Closing Date, whether payable before or after the closing, in installments or otherwise,
shall be paid in full by Landlord at the closing, except to the extent they shall have been
the obligation of the Tenant pursuant to the terms of the Lease. The title company
settlement fee and all costs relating to title insurance, recording, and surveys shall be
borne by Tenant. Landlord shall prepare the Deed at its expense. Each party shall bear the
expense of its own counsel.
(c)By reason of conveyance to Tenant as a Nebraska municipal corporation, conveyance of
the Land and Tract A will be exempt from the imposition of any documentary stamp tax.
Section 26.08 Condition of the Land. Tenant, having caused the same to be constructed, is fully
aware of the condition of the Building and all other improvements construction upon the Land
since the date of the commencement of the Term of this Lease and has made a personal
inspection and investigation of the Land and Tract A, if applicable. In that regard, Tenant
acknowledges and agrees that neither Landlord nor any agent of the Landlord has made any
representations or warranties of condition to Tenant other than as specifically set forth hereafter
concerning environmental representations and that all such real estate is being conveyed in its
“As Is” condition.
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Section 26.09 Environmental Representations. Expressly limited in scope to the period during
which the Landlord has owned and maintained possession of the Land and Tract A, Landlord
makes the following environmental representations to the Tenant:
(a)Landlord is unaware of any action, either threatened or commenced, by any governmental
agency arising out of an alleged violation of any environmental law or regulation on or
affecting the Land or Tract A.
(b)No governmental agency has notified the Landlord of any violation of any environmental
law or regulation on the Land or Tract A.
(c)Landlord is unaware of any civil action, either threatened or commenced, arising out of
any alleged environmental mishap occurring on the Land or Tract A.
(d)Landlord is unaware of any environmental mishap on the Land or Tract A.
(e)Landlord is unaware of the presence of any hazardous waste or hazardous substance on
the Land or Tract A.
(f)The past and present uses made by or at the direction of the Landlord in respect to the
Land and Tract A do not violate any relevant federal, state, or local environmental laws
or regulations related to hazardous substances.
Section 26.10 Default. In the event the Tenant shall fail to consummate the closing of the
transaction after giving notice of exercise of the purchase option for any reason other than
provided herein, the Landlord may utilize such legal and equitable remedies as are available to
the Landlord by reason of such failure. Should the Landlord fail to consummate the closing of
this transaction after Tenant’s exercise of its purchase option rights, the Tenant shall be entitled
to utilize such legal and equitable remedies as are available to the Tenant by reason of such
failure.
Section 26.11 Broker. Landlord and Tenant each represent to each other that each has done
nothing that would entitle any brokers to any claims for commissions in connection with or as a
result of the transaction. Landlord and Tenant each agree to hold harmless and indemnify the
other against any claims for brokerage commissions arising from its alleged acts, including
reasonable attorney’s fees and disbursements incurred in defense of such claims that are
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inconsistent with their respective representations set forth in this Section 26.11 and any
attorney’s fees and costs in conjunction with enforcing this provision.
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Article XXVII.Modification
Section 27.01 Modification. None of the covenants, terms, or conditions of this Lease to be kept
and performed by either party to this Lease shall in any manner be waived, modified, changed, or
abandoned except by a written instrument duly signed, acknowledged, and delivered by the other
party to this Lease.
Article XXVIII.Conveyance by Tenant to Landlord
Section 28.01 Conveyance by Tenant to Landlord. Provided Tenant has not exercised Tenant’s
option to purchase the Land during the Lease Term, effective upon the termination of this Lease,
whether by passage of time or otherwise, Tenant, in consideration of the granting of this Lease
by Landlord to Tenant, hereby grants and conveys the Building unto Landlord and Landlord’s
legal representatives and assigns forever, such conveyance to be free and clear of all
encumbrances except easements of record and liens consented to by Tenant.
Article XXIX.Notices
Section 29.01 Manner of Mailing Notices. In every case where under any of the provisions of
this Lease or if, in the opinion of either Landlord or Tenant, or otherwise, it shall or may become
necessary or desirable to make or give any declaration or notice of any kind, it shall be sufficient
if a copy of any such declaration or notice is sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid,
properly addressed to Landlord as follows:
or to Tenant (as the case may be) as follows:
City Administrator
City of Grand Island
PO Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802
Copy to:
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City Attorney
City of Grand Island
PO Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802
or to such other address as either party may designate in writing from time to time.
Section 29.02 Sufficiency of Service. Service of any demand or notice as in this Article
provided shall be sufficient for all purposes.
Section 29.03 When Notice Deemed Given. Whenever a notice is required by this Lease to be
given by any party hereto to the other party, the notice shall be considered as having been given
on the day on which the notice was placed in the mail as provided by this Article.
Article XXX.Miscellaneous
Section 30.01 Singular, Plural and Gender. Any word contained in the text of this Lease shall
be read as the singular or the plural and as the masculine, feminine, or neuter gender as may be
applicable in the particular context.
Section 30.02 Captions. The captions of this Lease and the index preceding it are for
convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of
this Lease nor in any way affect this Lease.
Section 30.03 Conditions and Covenants. All of the provisions of this Lease shall be deemed
and construed to be “conditions” as well as “covenants,” as though the words specifically
expressing or importing covenants and conditions were used in each separate provision hereof.
Section 30.04 Entire Agreement. This Lease contains the entire agreement between the parties.
Section 30.05 Essence of Time. The Landlord and the Tenant each agree that time is an
essential element of this Lease.
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Section 30.06 Applicable Law. This Lease shall be construed and enforced in accordance with
the laws of the State of Nebraska.
Section 30.07 Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
Section 30.08 Effect of Electronic Signatures. Any executed counterpart signature page
containing faxed signatures and/or electronically-imaged signatures, such as .pdf files, shall
constitute original signatures to this Lease and shall be admissible as evidence of the document
and the signer’s execution.
Section 30.09 Binding Effect. This Lease has been duly authorized by required actions taken by
the Landlord and the Tenant prior to the date its execution by their duly-designated
representatives and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each party hereto and their
successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Ground Lease with
Purchase Option effective as of the date first noted above.
THE MEADOWS APARTMENT HOMES,
L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company
“Landlord”
By
Raymond J. O’Connor, President
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, a
Nebraska Municipal Corporation, “Tenant”
By
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item F-1
#9662 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Located on
the East Side of Boggs Avenue from Fourth Street to Fifth Street
from R-2 Low-Density Residential to R-3 Medium Density
Residential (T.C. Enck Builders, Inc.)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-5.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 18, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9662
An ordinance rezoning a certain tract of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the
City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of a tract of land comprised of Lots
Eight, Nine and Ten (8,9, and 10) of Block Ten (10) Packer and Barr’s Subdivision in Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, from R-2 Low Density Residential to R-3 Medium Density
Residential Zone; directing that such zoning change and classification be shown on the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island; and providing for publication and an effective date of
this ordinance.
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on November 1, 2017, held a
public hearing on the proposed zoning of such area; and
WHEREAS, notice as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been given to
the Boards of Education of the school districts in Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on November 14, 2017, the City Council found
and determined the change in zoning be approved and made.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The following tract of land is hereby rezoned, reclassified and
changed from R-2 Low Density Residential to R-3 Medium Density Residential Zone:
Lots Eight, Nine and Ten (8,9, and 10) of Block Ten (10) Packer and Barr’s Subdivision
in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, along with one half (½) of the adjoining street
right of way
SECTION 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, as established by Section 36-51 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is,
hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance.
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SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: November 14, 2017
____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item F-2
#9663 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Located
South of Capital Avenue and West of the Union Pacific Railroad
Tracks from R-3 Medium Density Residential to R-3 SL Medium
Density Residential Small Lot (Habitat for Humanity)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-6.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 18, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9663
An ordinance rezoning a certain tract of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the
City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of a tract of land comprised of Lot
Two (2) of Lassonde Second Subdivision in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, from R-3
Medium Density Residential to R-3SL Medium Density Small Lot Residential Zone; directing
that such zoning change and classification be shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Grand Island; and providing for publication and an effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on November 1, 2017, held a
public hearing on the proposed zoning of such area; and
WHEREAS, notice as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been given to
the Boards of Education of the school districts in Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on November 14, 2017, the City Council found
and determined the change in zoning be approved and made.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The following tract of land is hereby rezoned, reclassified and
changed from R-3 Medium Density Residential to R-3SL Medium Density Small Lot Residential
Zone;:
Lot Two (2) of Lassonde Second Subdivision in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska,
along with one half (½) of the adjoining street right of way
SECTION 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, as established by Section 36-51 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is,
hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance.
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SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: November 14, 2017
____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item F-3
#9664 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Located
South of Lake Street and West of South Locust Street from LLR
Large Lot Residential to B-2 General Business (LBJM, LLC)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-7.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
October 18, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9664
An ordinance rezoning a certain tract of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the
City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of a tract of land comprised of a
portion of JGMO Subdivision in Hall County, Nebraska, from LLR Large Lot Residential to B2
General Business Zone; directing that such zoning change and classification be shown on the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island; and providing for publication and an effective
date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on November 1, 2017, held a
public hearing on the proposed zoning of such area; and
WHEREAS, notice as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been given to
the Boards of Education of the school districts in Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on November 14, 2017, the City Council found
and determined the change in zoning be approved and made.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The following tract of land is hereby rezoned, reclassified and
changed from LLR Large Lot Residential Zone to B2 General Business Zone:
All of JGMO Subdivision except the easterly 300 feet of Lot 1, 2 and 3 of JGMO
Subdivision in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska
SECTION 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, as established by Section 36-51 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is,
hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance.
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SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: November 14, 2017
____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item F-4
#9665 - Consideration of Approving Benefits for Sanitary Sewer
District No. 539; North Webb Road and 13th Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Board of Equalization item D-1.
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds
ORDINANCE NO. 9665
An ordinance assessing and levying a special tax to pay the cost of Sanitary Sewer
District No. 539; North Webb Road and 13th Street of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska;
providing for the collection of such special tax; repealing any provisions of the Grand Island City
Code, ordinances, and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and
the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. There is hereby assessed upon the following described lots, tracts
and parcels of land specially benefited, for the purpose of paying the cost of Sanitary Sewer
District No. 539; North Webb Road and 13th Street, as adjudged by the Mayor and Council of the
City, to the extent of benefits thereto by reason of such improvement, after due notice having
been given thereof as provided by law; and a special tax for such cost of construction is hereby
levied at one time upon such lots, tracts and land as follows:
Parcel
No.Owner Legal Description
Assessment
by Frontage
400146568 Executive Properties, LLC Misc Tracts 18-11-9 Part Lot 1, 1 AC $ 13,886.12
400146541
Ronald Hanover
Karen Hanover Misc Tracts 18-11-9 Part Lot 1, .98 AC $ 13,886.12
400146533
Alexander C Salinas
Frances Salinas Misc Tracts 18-11-9 Part Lot 1, .48 AC $ 13,886.11
400146576 Larry Buhrman Misc Tracts 18-11-9 Part Lot 1, .48 AC $ 13,886.11
400146401 Calvary Baptist Church of GI NE Misc Tracts 17-11-9, PT NW ¼ NW ¼, 4 AC $ 13,886.11
$ 69,430.57
SECTION 2. The special tax shall become delinquent as follows: One-tenth of
the total amount shall become delinquent in twenty-five (25) days; one-tenth in one year; one-
tenth in two years; one-tenth in three years; one-tenth in four years; one-tenth in five years; one-
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tenth in six years; one-tenth in seven years; one-tenth in eight years; one-tenth in nine years
respectively, after the date of such levy; provided, however, the entire amount so assessed and
levied against any lot, tract or parcel of land may be paid within twenty-five (25) days from the
date of this levy without interest, and the lien of special tax thereby satisfied and released. Each
of said installments, except the first, shall draw interest at the rate of not exceeding seven percent
(7.0%) per annum from the time of such levy until they shall become delinquent. After the same
become delinquent, interest at the rate of three-fourths of one percent per month shall be paid
thereon as in the case of other special taxes, until the same is collected and paid.
SECTION 3. The treasurer of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska is hereby
directed to collect the amount of said taxes herein set forth as provided by law.
SECTION 5. Any provision of the Grand Island City Code and any provision of
any ordinance, or part of ordinance, in conflict herewith is hereby repealed.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: November 14, 2017
____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item F-5
#9666 - Consideration of Directing Sale of Fire Station No. 4, 3690
West State Street to Menards
Staff Contact: Jerry Janulewicz
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jerry Janulewicz, City Attorney
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Purchase – Sale Agreement with Menard, Inc.
Presenter(s):Jerry Janulewicz, City Attorney
Background
After the rejection of all bids for construction of a new 911-Emergency Center at the Fire
Station No.1/Fonner Road location, City staff searched for an alternative location for the
facility and, in so doing, located land suitable in size and location for this purpose and for
relocation of Fire Station No. 4, currently located on State Street at the southwest corner
of the Menard’s store and yard. The land under consideration is owned by the Meadows
Apartment Homes, LLC, and is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of 13th
Street and North Road. Concurrent with the search for land for the 911-Emergency
Center, Menard, Inc., (“Menard”) and the City were engaged in discussions concerning
Menard’s interest in purchasing the real estate presently used by the City as the location
of Fire Station No. 4.
Discussion
The Purchase Sale Agreement (the “Agreement”) for council consideration would, if
approved by ordinance, authorize the execution of the Purchase Sale Agreement and
direct the sale of Lot One in State Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska, in consideration of $103,015.00 cash consideration paid at closing. As
additional consideration for the sale of the city property, within two years of closing
Menard shall construct and convey to City, at Menard’s cost, a new fire station pursuant
to, and closing contingent upon, the parties’ reaching mutual agreement on construction
plans and specifications and a development agreement for the new fire station.
Menard will be responsible for the costs of recording the deed, title insurance, and
closing costs. Conveyance of the real estate shall be by warranty deed pursuant to the
terms and conditions of the Purchase - Sale Agreement between City and Menard.
Pending completion of the new fire station, the City will continue to occupy the current
Fire Station No. 4.
As provided by law, notice of the sale and the terms of sale are required to be published
for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper published for general circulation in the City
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of Grand Island. The City Clerk is directed and instructed to prepare and publish said
notice.
The electors of the City of Grand Island may file a remonstrance against the sale of the
real estate; and if a remonstrance petition against the sale is signed by registered voters of
the City of Grand Island equal in number to thirty percent of the registered voters of the
City of Grand Island voting at the last regular city election held in the City and is filed
with the City Council within thirty days of passage and publication of such ordinance,
said property shall not then, nor within one year thereafter, be conveyed.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council adopt the Ordinance approving the
Purchase Sale Agreement with Menard and directing the sale subject to public
remonstrance.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Ordinance No. 9666.
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PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into by
and between the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a body corporate and politic and a political
subdivision of the State of Nebraska, herein referred to as "Seller", and Menard, Inc., a
Wisconsin corporation, with offices at 5101 Menard Drive, City of Eau Claire, State of
Wisconsin 54703, herein referred to as "Purchaser" with reference to a certain parcel of land
located in the City of Grand Island, County of Hall, and State of Nebraska, more fully described
as:
Lot One in State Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska (the “Property”), as depicted on the attached Exhibit A.
In consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.AGREEMENT TO SELL AND PURCHASE: Seller covenants and agrees to
sell, and Purchaser covenants and agrees to purchase the above described property, herein
referred to as the “Property”, together with all improvements situated thereon together with any
and all rights, titles, powers, privileges, easements, licenses, rights-of-way, oil, gas or mineral
rights and interests appurtenant to and which benefit the Property and the improvements and the
purchase and conveyance contemplated herein will be contingent on and subject to the terms,
covenants, conditions and contingencies herein.
2.PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES: The sale of the Property is subject to the
following encumbrances (herein referred to as the "Permitted Encumbrances"): building and
zoning laws, county and municipal ordinances, state and federal regulations, easements,
covenants and restrictions of record accepted in writing by Purchaser.
3.CONTINGENCIES OF PURCHASER: Provisions to the contrary herein
notwithstanding, performance by the Purchaser is contingent upon satisfaction of all of the
following conditions:
(A)Purchaser obtaining all necessary zoning classifications and variances and the
issuance of all necessary permits and approvals to allow construction and
operation upon the Property of Purchaser’s proposed development.
Seller hereby agrees to make available to Purchaser for Purchaser’s review at no
additional cost or expense to Purchaser any and all plats, maps, documents and
other materials now in Seller's possession which may aid and assist Purchaser in
obtaining all necessary zoning and other permits subject to and pursuant to this
Agreement.
(B)Purchaser satisfying itself that the Property has or can be provided with, at
reasonable cost of installation, storm sewer or surface drainage (including
retention ponds), sanitary sewer, water, electrical, telephone and gas service in
sufficient capacities and quantities to provide for the proposed development of the
Property by the Purchaser. It shall be at Purchaser's sole discretion, in good faith,
as to whether the Property has or can have the above utilities in sufficient
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capacities and quantities or whether said utilities can be provided to the Property
at reasonable costs of installation.
(C)Purchaser obtaining geotechnical reports, based upon soil borings and tests, which
disclose soil conditions satisfactory to Purchaser for the proposed development of
the Property.
(D)Purchaser obtaining from appropriate authorities permission to erect and operate
advertising and informational signs on the Property as Purchaser deems
appropriate, the same to be to the satisfaction of Purchaser.
(E)Purchaser obtaining, in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 herein, at
Purchaser's cost and expense, current ALTA boundary and topographical surveys
of the Property, which disclose conditions satisfactory to Purchaser for its
development of the Property.
(F)Purchaser inspecting the environmental condition of the Property prior to the
Closing Date, including the right to conduct environmental, habitat, wetlands and
archeological assessments and other studies on the Property, and finding the
results of those studies acceptable. If Purchaser's inspection discloses conditions
of Property, which, in Purchaser's sole discretion, are unacceptable to Purchaser,
Purchaser may terminate this Purchase Agreement.
(G)Seller obtaining agreements for the relocation, release, termination and/or
extinguishment of such rights-of-way, easements, restrictions, and proposed
easements across the Property, as disclosed by the title insurance report or
surveys, which in Purchaser's sole opinion, must be relocated, released, modified,
terminated and/or extinguished in order to permit Purchaser to develop the
Property as a retail lumber and home improvement center. Provided, however,
Seller may terminate this Agreement if the cost of obtaining agreements for the
relocation, release, termination, and/or extinguishment of such rights-of-way,
easements, restrictions, and proposed easements across the Property exceeds or
will exceed $500.00 and Purchaser has not agreed to pay for any excess costs over
such $500.00 amount.
Purchaser may, at its sole option, and at its own expense, enter into agreements to
relocate or remove any existing utilities after the Closing Date, but Purchaser
shall not be required or obligated to do so.
(H)Purchaser inspecting the Property, including the right to conduct engineering and
mechanical studies of the Property, and finding its condition, structure, amenities
and systems acceptable. If Purchaser's inspection discloses conditions of the
Property which are unacceptable to Purchaser, Purchaser may terminate this
Purchase Agreement.
(I)Purchaser, at its sole cost and expense, designing and creating mutually agreeable
construction plans and specifications for the replacement fire station to be built
upon the parcel of land that Seller chooses to replace the Property. The design of
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the replacement fire station shall be substantially in accordance with the plan in
Exhibit B. Seller may have such plans and specifications reviewed by an
independent architect at its sole cost.
(J)Purchaser and Seller entering into a mutually agreeable development agreement
that captures the terms of the proposed development work identified in Section 16
herein.
(K)Purchaser and Seller entering into the post-closing occupancy agreement
substantially in the form of that attached to this Agreement as Exhibit C (the “Post
Closing Occupancy Agreement”).
(L)Seller’s compliance with the requirements of Neb.Rev.Stat. §16-202 providing for
public notice of the proposed conveyance of the Property and completion of
statutory notice without any petitions signed by sufficient number of registered
voters objecting to the sale of the Property at the date of Closing.
The Contingencies enumerated above are for Purchaser’s benefit only, and the non-
occurrence of a state of facts sufficient to satisfy any of the Contingencies above may not be
used or pleaded by Seller as a defense to the enforceability of this Agreement.
4.CONTINGENCIES OF SELLER. Provisions to the contrary herein
notwithstanding, performance by Seller is contingent upon satisfaction of all of the following
conditions:
(A)Purchaser, at its sole cost and expense, designing and creating mutually agreeable
construction plans and specifications for the replacement fire station to be built
upon the parcel of land that Seller chooses to replace the Property. The design of
the replacement fire station shall be substantially in accordance with the plan in
Exhibit B. Seller may have such plans and specifications reviewed by an
independent architect at its sole cost.
(B)Purchaser and Seller entering into a mutually agreeable development agreement
that captures the terms of the proposed development work identified in Section 15
herein.
(C)Purchaser and Seller entering into the post-closing occupancy agreement
substantially in the form of that attached to this Agreement as Exhibit C (the “Post
Closing Occupancy Agreement”).
(D)Seller’s compliance with the requirements of Neb.Rev.Stat. §16-202 providing for
public notice of the proposed conveyance of the Property and completion of
statutory notice without any petitions signed by sufficient number of registered
voters objecting to the sale of the Property at the date of Closing.
The Contingencies enumerated above are for Seller’s benefit only, and the non-
occurrence of a state of facts sufficient to satisfy any of the Contingencies above may not be
used or pleaded by Purchaser as a defense to the enforceability of this Agreement.
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5.FAILURE OF CONTINGENCIES: The expiration of the contingencies listed
in Section 3 and 4 shall be One Hundred Fifty (150) days after last execution of this Agreement
or in the event the One Hundred Fiftieth (150th) day falls on a weekend or holiday the next
business day thereafter (the “Contingency Period”). In the event any of the contingencies and
conditions have not been met or in Purchaser’s or Seller’s opinion will not be met by the
expiration of the Contingency Period or extensions thereof, Purchaser and Seller shall have the
right and option to waive any contingency or condition, or Purchaser or Seller may declare this
Agreement terminated and have the Earnest Money paid by Purchaser, along with any accrued
interest, returned to Purchaser forthwith. If Purchaser or Seller exercises its option to declare
this Agreement terminated and Purchaser receives a return of the Earnest Money paid by
Purchaser, or if this Agreement otherwise becomes terminated, Purchaser and Seller shall have
no further obligation or liability under this Agreement. In addition, Seller and Purchaser shall
each be solely responsible for and shall hold the other harmless for any expenses, costs,
damages, claims, lawsuits and judgments, including and not limited to expenses and attorneys
fees, incurred by each of them respectively as a result of this Agreement.
Alternatively, in the event any of the contingencies have not been satisfied or waived by
Purchaser and Seller as of the scheduled expiration of the Contingency Period, Purchaser shall
have the right to extend the Contingency Period and Closing Date for two (2) thirty (30) day
periods upon notice to the other party of its intent to so extend no later than the then expiration of
the Contingency Period.
6.DUE DILIGENCE: Within fourteen (14) days following the date of last
execution of this Agreement, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser true, correct and complete copies
of the items concerning the Property listed below, to the extent they exist and are in Seller’s
possession (the “Due Diligence Items”):
(A)Any prior title evidence, such as a current abstract or title policy.
(B)The most recent survey of the Property in Seller’s possession.
(C)The written results, if any of environmental site assessments, engineering reports,
soil boring test samples or other inspections done at or on the Property including
testing and certification results from any on-site grading activities completed to date.
(D)All permits issued by governmental authorities for the Property.
(E)Copies of all crop or billboard leases, if applicable.
(F)Copies of utility bills for the most recent 12 months for the Property.
(G)Copies of all current maintenance service agreements, if any, relating to the
Property.
(H) All warranties covering the Property and its improvements.
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7.SELLER'S WARRANTIES: Seller states, warrants, guarantees and represents
as follows:
(A)Subject to the requirements of Neb.Rev.Stat. §16-202 providing for public notice
of the proposed conveyance of the Property and completion of statutory notice
without any petitions signed by sufficient number of registered voters objecting to
the sale of the Property at the date of Closing, Seller has and will have on the
Closing Date good and marketable fee title to the Property, subject only to the
Permitted Encumbrances.
(B)Subject to the requirements of Neb.Rev.Stat. §16-202 providing for public notice
of the proposed conveyance of the Property and completion of statutory notice
without any petitions signed by sufficient number of registered voters objecting to
the sale of the Property at the date of Closing, Seller has and will have on the
Closing Date full right and authority to convey the Property, and in regard thereto
to execute this Agreement and to execute and deliver all documents required of
Seller for the consummation of this Agreement.
(C)The persons signing this Agreement on behalf of Seller are duly authorized to do
so and their signatures bind Seller in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement.
(D)The Property shall be free of tenancies and bill boards on the Closing Date other
than the occupancy by the Seller under the Post Closing Occupancy Agreement.
(E)No person, firm, corporation or entity has any option, right of first refusal or
similar right to acquire the Property, or any part thereof, from Seller.
(F)Seller has no knowledge of any condemnation proceedings having been instituted
or threatened against the Property.
(G)That Seller is not a “specially designated national and blocked person” on the
most current list published by the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign
Asset Control; that Seller is not listed in the annex to, and is not otherwise subject
to the provisions of, Executive Order No. 13224 (the “Executive Order”); and that
Seller is not acting on behalf of any Person or entity that is listed in the annex to,
or is otherwise subject to the provisions of the Executive Order.
(H)Seller has received no notice of, nor has Seller any knowledge of, any violations
of any federal, state, county or municipal laws, ordinances, orders, regulations or
requirements affecting the Property.
(I)Seller is not a foreign person within the meaning of Section 1445 of the Internal
Revenue Code ("IRC"), i.e., Seller is not a nonresident alien, foreign corporation,
foreign partnership, foreign trust or foreign estate (as those terms are defined in
the IRC and Income Tax Regulations).
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(J)To the best of Seller's knowledge the Property has not at any time been used as a
waste dump, nor has it been used for the manufacture, treatment, storage or
disposal of hazardous waste, hazardous substances, petroleum, PCBs, pollutants,
contaminants or materials of like import that cause a present or future hazard to
the ground water or other parts of the environment, and that the Property is
completely free of any and all latent and non-apparent hazards and characteristics
which would impair the use of the Property for the Purchaser as contemplated
herein, or would cause the Purchaser any liability to any person or persons,
natural or corporate, or any governmental body.
The representations and warranties contained in this section shall be true and correct on
the Closing Date and shall survive the Closing and continue in full force and effect
notwithstanding the Closing and consummation of the transaction contemplated herein, and the
obligation of the Purchaser to close this transaction is expressly conditioned upon said
representations.
8.SURVEYS: Purchaser, at Purchaser’s sole cost and expense, shall obtain its
own boundary and topographic survey (the “Survey”).
9.COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL OR STATE REGULATIONS: All
violations of law, ordinances or orders of state, county and municipal agencies affecting the
Property at the date hereof shall be cured by Seller before the Closing Date, and all notices and
warnings of such violation shall be complied with by Seller before that time, and the Property
shall be conveyed free of all such notices and warnings. Seller hereby authorizes Purchaser to
make and/or have made searches for such violations.
10.PURCHASE PRICE: The consideration due from Purchaser to Seller for the
Property shall be ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND FIFTEEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($103,015.00) cash upon closing and such additional consideration as set forth in paragraph 16
below (the “Purchase Price”).
11.EARNEST MONEY: The sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), the same
representing “Earnest Money”, will be paid into an interest-bearing escrow account to be
established by the Purchaser's title insurance company within ten (10) business days after last
execution of this Agreement.
In the event this Agreement is consummated, the Earnest Money, plus interest, shall be
applied to and credited against the Purchase Price on the Closing Date or returned to Purchaser at
Purchaser’s election with the remaining balance to be paid in cash at that time. Notwithstanding
the preceding, Purchaser may elect to receive at the Closing a refund of all Earnest Money paid,
upon payment to Seller of an equal amount from Purchaser’s §1031 account. If this Agreement
terminates for failure of satisfaction of a contingency, all Earnest Money, plus interest, shall be
returned promptly to Purchaser.
12.REAL ESTATE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND TRANSFER FEES: Seller
hereby warrants that there are no real and personal property taxes associated with the Property,
as it is owned by a public entity. Seller shall indemnify Purchaser for any taxes or assessments
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levied against the Property prior to the Closing Date. Purchaser shall be responsible for paying
all taxes levied on the Property on the Closing Date and for future dates.
Seller shall be responsible for payments arising from recapture agreements or fees against
the Property existing on the Closing Date whether or not arising from Purchaser’s development
of the Property.
Seller shall pay by separate check or credit against the Purchase Price all state, county,
and city transfer taxes, deed taxes, rezoning fees, annexation fees, park fees, impact fees, green
acres tax, recaptures and/or deed stamps due any governmental agency resulting from the
transfer of the Property by Seller to Purchaser or change in zoning or use.
13.EVIDENCE OF TITLE: Purchaser shall obtain a commitment for title
insurance, including copies of all Schedule B documents, with extended coverage in the amount
of the Purchase Price set out herein, naming the Purchaser as the insured, as its interest may
appear (the “Commitment”), written by Grand Island Abstract, Escrow & Title Co., 704 W. 3rd
Street, Grand Island, NE 68801 (the “Title Company”).
Within seven (7) days of approval of this Agreement by Seller’s City Council Seller will
deliver to Purchaser any prior title evidence it may have, such as a current abstract or title policy,
to expedite further examination of title. Purchaser shall after receipt of the last to arrive of the
Commitment, the Survey, and legible copies of all Schedule B documents provide to Seller
copies of the Commitment, Survey and all Schedule B documents and shall advise Seller in
writing of any objections it has to the state of title to the Property shown in the Survey or
Commitment. Seller shall have sixty (60) days from the date of Purchaser's notice of such
objections to make a good faith effort to cure such objections and to furnish a later report
showing the objections cured or removed. If such objections cannot be cured within sixty (60)
days after the date of Purchaser’s notice of such objection, Purchaser may; (i) declare this
Agreement null and void, and in such event receive a refund from Seller of all Earnest Monies
paid, plus interest, and neither party shall have any further obligation or liability under this
agreement, (ii) at its election, take the title as it then is (with a right to deduct from the Purchase
Price for liens or encumbrances of a definite or ascertainable amount), (iii) maintain its
objections to the items uncured and extend Seller’s time to cure; or (iv) attempt to cure itself.
Purchaser retains the right to update title, object to any new items and have the same remedies
mentioned above through the Closing Date.
On the Closing Date, when title is transferred to Purchaser, Seller shall cause to be
delivered to Purchaser an owner’s policy with extended coverage containing a Gap Endorsement,
a Survey Endorsement, an Access Endorsement, a Same Land Endorsement, a Restriction,
Encroachment, Mineral Endorsement, Contiguity Endorsement, and a PIN Endorsement,
guaranteeing Seller's title to be in the condition required by this Agreement. All costs relating to
the issuance of the title policy, including, but not limited to, title search and examination fees,
policy premiums and the cost for any required endorsements shall be paid for by Purchaser.
14.POSSESSION: Subject to the Post Closing Occupancy Agreement, legal
possession of the Property shall be delivered to Purchaser on the Closing Date, except as herein
provided. On the Closing Date the Property shall be free of trash, debris and refuse free.
Purchaser or its agent shall be permitted upon the Property prior to Closing for soil testing,
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environmental and/or inspections, surveying or other investigations or functions relating to its
purchase of the Property. Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold Seller harmless from any and
all loss, claim, action, demand or liability which may arise against the Seller or the Property by
virtue of any of Purchaser’s actions pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Purchaser shall not indemnify or defend Seller against any loss, claim, action, demand, liability,
or expense arising out of, or having to do with, the results of Purchaser’s inspections, testing or
determinations. Upon completion of Purchaser’s investigations and tests, Purchaser shall restore
the Property as reasonably possible to the same condition as it existed before Purchaser’s entry
upon the Property.
15.CLOSINGS: Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, this transaction shall be
closed at the offices of the Title Company insuring the Property. The “Closing” of the
transaction contemplated hereby shall be held on the expiration of the Contingency Period
(“Closing Date”). Closing may be held prior to such time upon mutual agreement of the parties.
Closing costs and escrow fees, if any, charged by the Title Company to close the transaction,
shall be divided equally between the parties.
Seller acknowledges that Purchaser may be providing funds by way of a cashier’s check,
and that the Title Company may require said check to clear its bank in order for the funds to
become available for disbursement. In the event an extension is warranted for delays in Closing
or disbursement caused by Title Company, the Closing Date will be automatically extended
without having to amend this Agreement, said extension to be one business day after said delay
in Closing or disbursement caused by the Title Company has been resolved. Possession of the
Property shall be delivered simultaneously with the disbursement of Seller’s net proceeds.
At Closing, Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Purchaser each of the
following items:
(A)A Warranty Deed, in recordable form, duly executed and acknowledged by Seller,
conveying title to the Property to Purchaser, free and clear of all liens, taxes,
restrictions, tenancies, occupancies and encumbrances of every kind and
description except:
1)Permitted Encumbrances specified in Section 2 herein;
2)General real estate taxes and assessments which are a lien but which are
not due and payable on the Closing Date, and special assessments caused
by Purchaser's activities or improvements;
(B)The title policy in the form specified in Section 13 herein;
(C)Such evidence or documents as may be reasonably required by the Purchaser or
the Title Company evidencing the status and capacity of Seller and the authority
of the person or persons who are executing the various documents on behalf of
Seller in connection with the sale of the Property;
(D)A certification in a form to be provided or approved by the Purchaser, signed by
Seller under penalties of perjury, containing the following:
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1)Seller's U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number;
2)The home address of Seller (or the business address of Seller if Seller is
not an individual); and,
3)A statement that Seller is not a foreign person within the meaning of
Section 1445 of the IRC i.e., Seller is not a nonresident alien, foreign
corporation, foreign partnership, foreign trust or foreign estate (as those
terms are defined in the IRC and Income Tax Regulations).
In the event that Seller fails to deliver such Certification at Closing or
Seller delivers such Certification but the Purchaser has actual knowledge that
such Certification is false or the Purchaser receives notice that the Certification is
false from any agent of the Purchaser or Seller, the Purchaser shall be entitled to
withhold from the Purchase Price a sum equal to ten percent (10%) of the total
amount which otherwise would have been realized by Seller from such sale,
which sum will be paid by the Purchaser to the United States Treasury pursuant to
the requirements of Section 1445 of the IRC and the regulations promulgated
thereunder.
(E)Development Agreement described in Section 16
(F)An affidavit of title warranting that no outstanding mechanic's lien rights exist,
that the Property is not subject to any unrecorded interest or encumbrances,
adverse claims, possession or occupancies and is not subject to any leases, oral or
written, and that all assessments, utility charges and taxes have been paid to the
Closing Date.
(G)Closing Prorations:
(i)All adjustments shall be made as of midnight of the day prior to the
Closing Date and shall be in accordance with the customs in respect of
title closing recommended by the Title Company;
(H)Post-Closing Occupancy Agreement, if applicable.
(I)Copies of all utility bills for the Property.
(J)All additional documents and instruments as in the reasonable opinion of the
Purchaser’s counsel or the Title Company are necessary to the proper
consummation of this transaction.
Unless explicitly stated in this Agreement to the contrary, Seller shall be responsible for
all costs related to the production and delivery of the required closing documents. Seller and
Purchaser shall exchange draft copies of all proposed closing documents at least five (5) business
days prior to the scheduled Closing Date. If such documents are not received in a timely manner
either party may extend the Closing Date accordingly.
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16.PURCHASER’S DEVELOPMENT OBLIGATIONS: Contingent on Seller
obtaining or identifying replacement property by the Closing Date, Purchaser hereby covenants
and agrees, as additional consideration for the completion of the transaction contemplated in this
Agreement, to construct for Seller a new fire station substantially in accordance with the
proposed fire station layout attached hereto as Exhibit C. Seller, at its sole cost, shall deliver to
Purchaser a geotechnical report, Phase I Environmental Study, and an ALTA and topographical
survey of the replacement property prior to Purchaser beginning construction of the fire station.
Purchaser will design and construct or cause to be constructed, using Purchaser materials and
supplies, the fire station including but not limited to the building, paved drives, and parking areas
in substantial conformance with (i) development and building plans approved by Seller and
Purchaser; and (ii) the design and construction specifications approved by Seller and Purchaser.
Purchaser shall be solely responsible for all charges, fees and expense in relation to the
construction of the improvements including materials, labor, architect fees (excepting those fees
to review the Purchaser created plans if Seller chooses to have such plans reviewed), utilities,
site preparation, and landscaping. Purchaser shall have 2 years from the Closing Date to
complete such construction. Seller hereby grants to Purchaser a temporary construction
easement over such property until such time as the construction is completed. Seller shall also
obtain for Purchaser all necessary permits or approvals to complete the construction of the fire
station. Upon Purchaser’s completion of the fire station, Purchaser shall provide Seller with a 1
year warranty for the completed work. Purchaser shall solely be responsible for completion of
the fire station on the replacement property. Any additional work required as part of the
construction of the new fire station (including but not limited to expansion of public rights of
way, off site utilities, etc.) shall be completed at the sole cost of the Seller. If the transaction
contemplated herein fails to Close, Purchaser’s obligation to construct the fire station shall be
terminated and no further action shall be required by Purchaser. The terms of Purchaser’s
obligations shall be further spelled out in a development agreement between Seller and Purchaser
to be entered into at Closing (the “Development Agreement”).
17.REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND BROKERAGE COMMISSION: Seller
and Purchaser each hereby represent and warrant to the other that this Purchase and Sale
Agreement is made and entered into as a result of direct negotiations between parties hereto
without the aid or assistance in any fashion of any broker or other agent and each of the parties
hereby represents and warrants to the other that they have entered into no agreement or made any
undertaking of any kind or character whatsoever as a result of which any claim could properly be
brought against the other for any commission, finder’s fee or other form of compensation of a
similar character as a result of this transaction. Each party hereby agrees to indemnify and hold
the other harmless as a result of any misrepresentation or breach of the warranty contained in this
section.
18.SURVIVAL OF COVENANTS: Any representation, warranty, covenant or
agreement herein of either party to this Agreement whether to be performed before or after the
Closing Date shall not be deemed to be merged into or waived by the instruments of closing, but
shall expressly survive the Closing and shall be binding upon the party obligated thereby.
19.PARTIAL INVALIDITY: If any provisions or portions of this Agreement, or
the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement or the application of such provision, or portion
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thereof, to any other persons or circumstances shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
20.NOTICE: Any notice, demand, request or other communication which may or
shall be given or served by Seller to or on the Purchaser, or by the Purchaser to or on Seller, shall
be deemed to have been given or served on the date the same is deposited in the United States
Mail, standard, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, sent by
electronic transmission or given to a nationally recognized overnight courier service for next
business day delivery and addressed as follows:
If to Seller: City of Grand Island
Attn: Mayor
100 East First Street
P.O. Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802
Phone:(308) 385-5444
Fax:
Email:
If to the Purchaser:Menard, Inc.
Attn: Properties Division
5101 Menard Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Phone:(715) 876-2532
Fax:(715) 876-5998
Email: properties@menard-inc.com
The above addresses may be changed at any time by the parties by notice given in the
manner provided above.
Seller and Purchaser agree that electronically reproduced signatures such as by facsimile
transmission or email are valid for execution or amendment of this Agreement and that electronic
transmission/facsimile is an authorized form of notice as that term is used in this Agreement.
21.AGREEMENT BINDING: This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and
assigns. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed to be an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
22.CHOICE OF LAWS AND SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION: This
Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in Hall County, Nebraska, and shall be construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska. All actions or proceedings relating,
directly or indirectly, to this Agreement, whether sounding in contract or tort, shall be litigated in
a court of competent jurisdiction for Hall County, Nebraska. All parties to this Agreement
hereby subject themselves to the jurisdiction of the District Court of Hall County Nebraska.
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23.LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: If Purchaser wrongfully fails to complete the
Closing as provided in this Agreement, Seller, at its sole and exclusive remedy, may retain the
Earnest Money paid under Section 10 hereof as liquidated damages. Seller has agreed to this
liquidated damage provision because of the difficulty of ascertaining Seller’s actual damages
given the uncertainties of the real estate market, the fact that Seller retains ownership of the
Property, fluctuating property values and differences of opinion with respect to such matters. If
Seller fails to complete the Closing as provided in this Agreement or otherwise commits a
material breach of this Agreement, Purchaser shall be entitled to the prompt return of all Earnest
Money and may seek all remedies available at law or in equity including specific performance.
24.HEADINGS: The section titles are for convenience only and do not define, limit
or construe the contents of such paragraphs.
25.DATE: This Agreement shall be dated and effective and binding as of the date of
the last execution.
26.CONSTRUCTION:Both parties have contributed to the drafting of this
Agreement. In the event of a controversy, dispute or contest over the meaning, interpretation,
validity or enforceability of this Agreement or any of its terms or conditions, there shall be no
inference, presumption or conclusion drawn whatsoever against either party by virtue of that
party having drafted this Agreement or any portion thereof.
27.TAX-DEFERRED EXCHANGE: Seller acknowledges that Purchaser may
elect to receive the Property in connection with the completion of a tax-deferred exchange under
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Seller hereby agrees to take such steps as
Purchaser may reasonably require, at no cost to Seller, in order to complete the tax-deferred
exchange. Therefore, to the extent possible, the provisions of this section shall be interpreted
consistently with this intent.
Purchaser may, on or before the Closing Date, assign its rights under this Agreement to a
“qualified intermediary”, as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.1031(i)-1(g)(4) (the
“Accommodator”). Each party agrees to cooperate with the other party and the Accommodator
in arranging the exchange. Each party shall execute any and all documents reasonably requested
by the other party and the Accommodator to facilitate the exchange as a tax-deferred exchange
under Section 1031 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations effective thereunder at the time of
the Closing including but not limited to any appropriate amendments to this Agreement and any
appropriate escrow instructions; provided, however, that no such document shall adversely affect
a party in any respect or change any of the economic terms and conditions of the transaction with
respect to Purchaser.
Seller acknowledges that Seller is not relying on any representations of Purchaser or
Purchaser’s counsel with respect to the federal, state or local income tax treatment of Seller in
connection with this transaction. The obligations of the parties under this section shall survive
the Closing and the delivery of the deed.
28.EMINENT DOMAIN: If prior to the Closing Date, Seller acquires knowledge of
any pending or threatened action, suit or proceeding to condemn or take all or any part of the
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property under the power of eminent domain, then Seller shall immediately give notice thereof to
Purchaser. Upon receipt of such notice Purchaser, at Purchaser’s option shall have the right to:
(A)Terminate this Agreement as to the Property subject to the action or proceeding,
whereupon the Purchase Price shall be reduced accordingly; or
(B)Terminate this Agreement as to the entire Property, whereupon the Earnest
Money shall be paid to Purchaser and all parties shall thereupon be relieved of all
further liability hereunder.
If Purchaser does not exercise its right to terminate then Purchaser shall be entitled to all
of the condemnation proceeds which would have been due Seller, and the parties shall proceed
with the Closing otherwise in accordance with, and subject to, the terms hereof.
29.CASUALTY:If prior to the Closing Date the Property or any portion thereof,
shall be damaged or destroyed by reason of fire, storm, accident or other casualty, then Seller
shall immediately give notice thereof to Purchaser. Upon receipt of such notice Purchaser, at
Purchaser’s option, shall have the right to:
(A)Terminate this Agreement as to such portion of the Property damaged by the
casualty, whereupon the Purchase Price shall be reduced accordingly; or
(B)Terminate as to the entire Property, whereupon the Earnest Money shall be paid to
Purchaser and all parties shall thereupon be relieved of all further liability
hereunder.
If Purchaser does not exercise its right to terminate then Purchaser shall be entitled to all
of the insurance proceeds which would have been due Seller and Seller will credit Purchase at
Closing with an amount equal to the deductible under the applicable insurance policy and any
amounts reasonably determined by Purchaser to constitute the difference between the amount of
the insurance proceeds, and deductible, and the cost of reconstruction.
30.OPERATION OF THE PREMISES: During the period between the date hereof
and the Closing Date, Seller shall:
(A)Comply with the material terms, conditions, and provisions of all liens, leases,
mortgages, agreements, insurance policies and other contractual arrangements
relating to the Property, make all payments due thereunder and suffer no default
therein;
(B)Without written approval of Purchaser, neither negotiate nor enter into any new
contract nor modify any existing contract affecting the use or operation of the
Property which cannot be terminated without charge, cost, penalty or premium on
or before the Closing Date;
(C)Operate, manage and maintain the Property in the usual and customary manner
for a municipal fire station;
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(D)Not, without Purchaser’s prior written consent, enter into, amend or terminate any
lease, nor institute any proceeding at law or in equity to enforce any lease;
(E)Not return to any tenants, directly or indirectly, any security deposits except as
required by lease, upon the termination of occupancy; and
(F)Not market the Property to third parties
31.COUNTERPARTS; MODIFICATION: This Agreement may be executed in
two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The electronic transmission of any signed
original counterpart of this Agreement shall be deemed to be the delivery of an original
counterpart of this Agreement. This Agreement cannot be changed orally, and no executory
agreement shall be effective to waive, change, modify or discharge it in whole or in part unless
such executory agreement is in writing and is signed by the parties against whom enforcement of
any waiver, change, modification or discharge is sought. To aid in the execution of amendments
to this Agreement (but not any closing documents), the parties hereby each authorize and
empower its attorney employed by such law firm or corporation to execute and deliver any
amendments to this Agreement on their respective behalf and (when so executed by their
attorney) the amendment shall be binding upon and enforceable against the party represented.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may insist upon the execution (or re-execution) of
any amendment by the other party itself (and not its attorney) and each party agrees to
accommodate such a request.
32.ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement, including the exhibits hereto,
constitutes the entire agreement among the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings of the parties in
connection therewith. No covenant, representation, or condition not expressed in this Agreement
shall be binding upon the parties hereto or shall affect or be effective to interpret, change, or
restrict the provisions of this Agreement.
[Signature to Appear on Following Page(s)]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument.
EXECUTED ON:SELLER: CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
This ____day of _________, 2017 By:___________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen
Mayor
EXECUTED ON:PURCHASER: MENARD, INC.
This ____day of ________ , 2017 by:___________________________
Theron J. Berg
Real Estate Manager
THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY:
Josh Melder
Corporate Counsel
5101 Menard Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Phone: (715) 876-2309
Fax: (715) 876-5998
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Exhibit A
Property
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Exhibit B
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Exhibit C
POST CLOSING AGREEMENT
This Post-Closing Agreement (“Agreement”) entered into by and between the City of
Grand Island hereinafter referred to as (‘Seller”), and Menard, Inc. hereinafter referred to as
(“Purchaser”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on _______________, 20__ (“Closing Date”) the parties completed the sale
of land located at 2003 Ebony Lane, Grand Island, NE (the “Property”) according to the terms of
the Purchase and Sale Agreement between City and Purchaser effectively dated
_______________, 20__, as amended (“Purchase Agreement”).
WHEREAS, as of the Closing Date, Seller needs additional time after the Closing Date to
allow for the construction of the new fire station and to fully remove all personal property and
themselves from the Property.
WHEREAS, in exchange for Purchaser’s willingness to allow Seller to stay at the
Property post-closing, the parties now desire to enter into this Agreement subject to the terms
and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged by both parties hereto, Seller and Purchaser hereby agree as
follows:
1.Recitals. The Recitals hereinabove are true and correct and incorporated herein.
2. Capitalized Terms. All capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein
shall have the same meaning ascribed thereto in the Purchase Agreement.
3.Post-Occupancy. The Seller shall have the right to remain at the Property until 45 days,
after Purchaser’s completion of its construction of the new fire station referenced in the
Development Agreement between the Parties under the following conditions:
a)Seller shall be responsible for any and all costs of continuing occupancy
including all real estate taxes, utilities, or other costs of any nature. Seller
shall maintain through the term of this Agreement, liability insurance, at-
risk insurance and personal property insurance.
b)Purchaser shall have no obligation to repair and maintain the premises
prior to and during Seller’s occupancy and Seller shall maintain the
premises at current levels except for the portion to be used by Purchaser.
c)Seller shall remove all personal property by the date specified herein. On
the date Seller vacates the Property, the Property shall be free of refuse,
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trash and debris and the Improvements shall be in a “broom clean”
condition
d)In the event Seller fails to vacate the premises on or before the date set
forth herein, Purchaser shall be entitled to payment for any costs or
damages including attorney fees relating to the removal of Seller, its
tenants and Seller’s and tenant’s property as required under this
Agreement.
e) At the completion of this Agreement, Seller shall turn over, to Purchaser,
all keys, garage door openers, security codes, and all other items that
allow access to the premises.
4. Damages. If Seller fails to complete their obligations under this Agreement, Purchaser
shall be allowed to collect actual damages, including attorney’s fees, incurred in rectifying such
failure from Seller.
5.Indemnity. Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Purchaser from and against
any and all judgments, actions, liens, loss, damages, penalties, fines, liabilities, expenses
(including attorneys’ fees) and claims in connection with any activity performed under this
Agreement by or at the instance of Seller.
6.Facsimile. Any facsimile, electronic, telecopy or other reproduction of this Agreement
may be executed by the parties and shall be considered valid, binding and effective for all
purposes. At the request of any party, the parties hereto agree to execute an original of this
Agreement as well as any facsimile, email, electronic, telecopy or other reproduction hereof.
7.Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be an original, all of which together shall constitute one instrument.
8. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date of final execution.
[Signatures to Appear on Following Pages]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the party hereto has executed this instrument.
EXECUTED ON:
This ____ day of _________, 20__
SELLER: City of Grand Island
By: _______________________________
Name:Jeremy L. Jensen
Its:Mayor
EXECUTED ON:
This ____ day of ________, 20__
PURCHASER: Menard, Inc.
By: ________________________________
Name:Theron J. Berg
Its:Real Estate Manager
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9666
An ordinance approving a Purchase - Sale Agreement for the conveyance of
property between the City of Grand Island (“City”) and Menard, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation
(“Purchaser”); providing for the giving of notice of such conveyance and the terms thereof;
providing for the right to file a remonstrance against such conveyance; and providing for
publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The Purchase - Sale Agreement between City and Purchaser is
hereby approved and authorized with respect to City’s conveyance to Purchaser the following
described real estate utilized by the City as Fire Station No.4 located at 3690 West State Street,
Grand Island, to wit:
Lot One in State Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska
(the “Property”).
SECTION 2. In consideration for such conveyance the Purchaser shall pay
$103,015.00 cash consideration at closing and, as additional consideration, within two years of
closing Purchaser shall construct and convey to City a new fire station pursuant to construction
plans and specifications and a development agreement as mutually agreed to by City and
Purchaser prior to closing. The Purchaser will be responsible for the costs of recording the deed,
title insurance, and closing costs. Conveyance of the real estate above described shall be by
warranty deed pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Purchase - Sale Agreement between
City and Purchaser.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9666 (Cont.)
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SECTION 3. As provided by law, notice of such conveyance and the terms
thereof shall be published for three consecutive weeks in the Grand Island Independent, a
newspaper published for general circulation in the City of Grand Island. Immediately after the
passage and publication of this ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby directed and instructed to
prepare and publish said notice.
SECTION 4. Authority is hereby granted to the electors of the City of Grand
Island to file a remonstrance against the conveyance of such within described real estate; and if a
remonstrance petition against such conveyance is signed by registered voters of the City of
Grand Island equal in number to thirty percent of the registered voters of the City of Grand
Island voting at the last regular city election held in such City be filed with the City Council
within thirty days of passage and publication of such ordinance, said property shall not then, nor
within one year thereafter, be conveyed.
SECTION 5. Contingent upon City and Purchaser mutually agreeing upon
construction plans, specifications and a development agreement prior to closing, the conveyance
of said real estate is hereby authorized, directed and confirmed; and if no remonstrance be filed
against such conveyance, the Mayor may make, execute and deliver to Menard, Inc., a warranty
deed for said real estate, and the execution of such deed is hereby authorized without further
action on behalf of the City Council.
SECTION 6. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as provided by law.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9666 (Cont.)
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Enacted: November 14, 2017.
____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of October 24, 2107 City Council Regular
Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 24, 2017
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 October 24, 2017. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on October 18, 2017.
Mayor Jeremy L. Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mitch Nickerson, Mark Stelk, Jeremy Jones, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke,
Linna Dee Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. The
following City Officials were present: City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Renae
Jimenez, City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz, and Public Works Director John Collins.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Patrick Tum-Monge.
INVOCATION was given by Father Jim Golka, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 204 South Cedar Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 111 East 4th Street - LaMexicana. Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 111 East 4th
Street was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement would allow the Utilities
Department to extend, operate and maintain an underground power line and a pad-mounted
transformer to serve the property. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - the Southerly Side of 2311 One-R Road -
DMBG Investments, LLC. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located on the southerly side of 2311 One-R Road was needed in order to have access
to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
This easement would allow the Utilities Department to extend, operate and maintain power lines
for irrigation wells and homesteads in the area. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1700 W. Stolley Park Road - Hall County
School Dist. 2. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 1700 West Stolley Park Road was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement
would allow the Utilities Department to extend, operate and maintain high-voltage underground
power lines and a pad-mounted transformer for the new elementary school. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
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Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area No. 6 located along Old
Lincoln Highway between Carey and Waldo Avenues (Mendez Enterprises). Regional Planning
Director Chad Nabity reported that Mendez Enterprise had submitted an application for Tax
Increment Financing to aid in the redevelopment of property, to acquire and prepare for the
construction of one new building and the renovation of several properties located along Old
Lincoln Highway between Carey Avenue and Waldo Avenue. Staff recommended approval. Ken
Fredrick, 51 Sonja Drive, Doniphan and Vincent Mendez, 116 So. Cherokee Avenue spoke in
support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area No. 20 located at 7100 W.
Old Potash Highway (formerly used defense site in Hall County) (O’Neill Wood Resources).
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that O’Neill Wood Resources, owns property
in this area and was proposing to purchase and develop additional property within the area and
had submitted a site specific redevelopment plan that would provide for acquisition of this
property for a recycling center and construction and demolition landfill at the Cornhusker Army
Ammunition Plant, a formerly used defense site outside of Grand Island. Staff recommended
approval. Ron Depue, 308 No. Locust Street and Dave Taylor, 123 No. Locust Street spoke in
support. No further public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Minton moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9655 - Consideration of Amending the Salary Ordinance
#9656 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 5 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to
Mini-Pigs
#9657 - Consideration of Property Exchange for Part of Sterling Estates 8th Subdivision
for Part of Sterling Park in Sterling Estates 4th Subdivision
#9658 - Consideration of Vacating Ewoldt Subdivision for Part of Prairie Commons
Subdivision
#9659 - Consideration of Amending Ordinance No. 9642 Chapter 23 of the Grand Island
City Code - Rental Car Occupation Tax to Renumber Sections 23-81 through 23-91
#9660 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 471T - Highway 34 and just
east of the South Locust Street Intersection
#9661 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 8 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to
Adopting the 2015 International Building Codes
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on second reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
Councilmember Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9655 - Consideration of Amending the Salary Ordinance
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Tom O’Neill, 217 Barbara Avenue spoke in support.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve Ordinance #9655 on second and final
reading. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9655 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9655 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9656 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 5 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to
Mini-Pigs
City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported that a citizen of Grand Island was found to be in
possession of a mini-pig in violation of City Code. This citizen forwarded a request to the
Animal Advisory Board to change City Code to allow citizens to have mini-pigs within the city
limits. The Animal Advisory Board met and proposed changes to Chapter 5 of the Grand Island
City Code to include mini-pigs in the City Code with stipulations.
Rose Krause, 408 East 19th Street and Paul Wicht, 1708 Jerry Avenue spoke in opposition.
Angela Alexander, 423 West 5th Street spoke in support.
Comments were made regarding other cities in Nebraska that allowed mini pigs. It was
mentioned that the Humane Society would not be able to handle these types of animals nor did
they want to at this time. City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz commented on the definition of mini
pigs.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9656.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9656 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember Nickerson voted aye.
Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Jones, and Stelk
voted no. Motion failed.
#9657 - Consideration of Property Exchange for Part of Sterling Estates 8th Subdivision
for Part of Sterling Park in Sterling Estates 4th Subdivision
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that the proposed exchange would insure that
clear title was available for the Sterling Estates Park and for Lot 6, Block 2 and Lot 12, Block 1
of Sterling Estates 8th Subdivision as platted.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9657 on second and final reading.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9657 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9657 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9658 - Consideration of Vacating Ewoldt Subdivision for Part of Prairie Commons
Subdivision
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Prataria Ventures LLC, as the owner of
the impacted property had requested that the City vacate Ewoldt Subdivision. This request was
made to facilitate the replatting of this property into Prairie Commons Subdivision..
Motion by Stelk, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance #9658 on second and final reading.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9658 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9658 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9659 - Consideration of Amending Ordinance No. 9642 Chapter 23 of the Grand Island
City Code - Rental Car Occupation Tax to Renumber Sections 23-81 through 23-91
City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported that Ordinance #9659 would amend Ordinance #9642 to
correct the numbering of Sections 23-81 to 23-91.
Motion by Paulick, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance #9659 on second and final reading.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9659 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9659 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9660 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 471T - Highway 34 and just
east of the South Locust Street Intersection
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Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that the proposed Water Main District 471T would
extend a new water main under and along the north side of Highway 34, east of the Locust Street
intersection. The proposed work was identified in the Utilities Department’s Master Plan as the
first phase of an expansion of the water system along the southeast part of the City. It would
provide for future development of the area, redundancy and increased pressures for the system.
The district would be constructed as a connection fee district. Discussion was held regarding the
location of the district which included apartments.
Motion by Jones, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance #9660.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9660 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9660 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9660 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9661 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 8 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to
Adopting the 2015 International Building Codes
Building Department Director Craig Lewis reported that the City of Grand Island had for
generations adopted and enforced building codes which regulate the construction of buildings
within the City and jurisdictional areas. The purpose of these codes was to provide minimum
requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare, through affordability,
structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy
conversation and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built
environment and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency
operations. Currently the City was enforcing the 2012 edition and was recommending approving
the 2015 edition.
Motion by Minton, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance #9661.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9661 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9661 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
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Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9661 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Donaldson, second by Paulick to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of October 10, 2107 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Appointment of Robin Hendricksen to the Regional Planning Commission.
Approving Appointment of Tony Randone and Robin Hendricksen to the Interjurisditional
Planning Commission.
Approving Re-Appointment of Roger Bullington to the Grand Island Facilities Corporation.
#2017-290 – Approving Changing the City Council Meeting of December 26, 2017 to December
19, 2017.
#2017-291 - Approving City Council Meeting Schedule for 2018.
#2017-292 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Staab Estates Subdivision. It
was noted that Chief Construction, Managing Project for several Staab companies, had submitted
the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Staab Estates Subdivision located south of Hedde
Street and west of Locust Street for the purpose of creating 2 lots on 2.756 acres.
#2017-293 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 111 E. 4th Street – LaMexicana.
#2017-294 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - the Southerly Side of 2311 One-R
Road - DMBG Investments, LLC.
#2017-295 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1700 W. Stolley Park Road - Hall
County School Dist. 2.
#2017-296 - Approving Safety Glass Contract for Utilities, Public Works & Parks & Recreation
for 2018 & 2019 with Heartland Optical of Lincoln, Nebraska.
#2017-297 - Approving Change Order #1 for Composite Elevated Water Storage with
Landmark Structures of Fort Worth, Texas for an Increase of $102,255.00 and a Revised
Contract Amount of $3,556,455.00.
#2017-298 - Approving 2018 Police Fleet Purchases from State Contract with Anderson Auto
Group of Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $116,576.00.
#2017-299 - Approving Land Lease Agreement with USA Outdoors II, LLC for Roadside
Advertising Sign.
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#2017-300 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for the 2017 Asphalt Resurfacing Project
No. 2017-AC-1 with Vont Paving, Inc. of Hastings, Nebraska.
#2017-301 - Approving Skid Steer Buy-Back for Streets Division with Central Nebraska Bobcat
of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $5,914.00 for a New T650 T4 Compact Track
Loader at $3,300.00 for a New T595 T4 Compact Track Loader.
#2017-302 - Approving Engineering Services Agreement for Wastewater Treatment Plant
Biological Nutrient Removal / Blower Size Reduction Study with HDR Engineering, Inc. of
Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $206,429.00.
#2017-303 - Approving Subrogation Reimbursement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2017-304 - Consideration of Approving Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area No. 6
located along Old Lincoln Highway between Carey and Waldo Avenues (Mendez Enterprises).
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended approval.
Discussion was held regarding the financing package of this project. Timeline of the project was
estimated at two years.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2017-304. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson
voted aye. Councilmember Paulick voted no. Motion adopted.
Council recessed at 8:58 p.m. and reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
#2017-305 - Consideration of Approving Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area No.
20 located at 7100 W. Old Potash Highway (formerly used defense site in Hall County) (O’Neill
Wood Resources). This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff
recommended approval. Pat O’Neill, owner, answered questions concerning the types of
materials accepted at the landfill and the recyclable buildings. Timeline was expected to be 18
months for the first phase.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2017-305. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-306 - Consideration of Approving Bid Award for Grand Island Veteran's Athletic Fields -
Phase 2 with Nemaha Landscape Construction, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of
$5,577,348.00. Parks & Recreation Director Todd McCoy stated this project had been in the
works for a long time. Olsson Associates had been hired to design the Veteran’s Athletic Fields.
Reviewed was the design with six new ball fields, concession stand, restrooms, walking trails,
and a splash pad. Three bids had been received with the low bid from Nemaha Landscape
Construction, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska in an amount of $5,577,348.00.
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Ken Gnadt, 1610 Gretchen Avenue spoke in support.
Matt Rief with Olsson Associates explained the contingency plan for additional parking. Finance
Director Renae Jimenez answered questions concerning the funding of this project. She stated
the annual payment of $550,000.00 would come from the Food & Beverage tax. Mr. McCoy
stated he would need to hire one additional FTE and three seasonal employees for the
maintenance of these fields.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2017-306. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Jones, Stelk, and
Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
#2017-307 - Consideration of Approving Bid Award for Veteran's Athletic Field Complex
Splash Pad with Outdoor Recreation Products of Elkhorn, Nebraska in an Amount of
$150,000.00. Parks & Recreation Director Todd McCoy stated one bid had been received for this
project.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2017-307. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-247 - Consideration of Directing Property Owner to Install Sidewalk at 4194 Norseman
Avenue (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.). Public Works Director John Collins reported that
the Public Works had received a complaint regarding missing sidewalk on the west side of 4194
Norseman Avenue. On September 12, 2017 this issue was presented to Council and was differed
to the October 24, 2017 City Council meeting. To comply with requirements of the Subdivision
agreement the Public Works Department was requesting a resolution giving the property owner
15 days to obtain the sidewalk permit and 15 days from issuance to complete the installation of
the sidewalk at 4194 Norseman Avenue. If the property owner failed to either obtain the
sidewalk permit in the 15 day timeframe or complete installation 15 days after, the City of Grand
Island would take steps to make the necessary repairs with all costs being the responsibility of
the property owner.
Discussion was held regarding there being no sidewalks north to Capital Avenue. Building
Department Director Craig Lewis commented on the Subdivision Agreement and that Council
could amend the Subdivision Agreement or could require that sidewalks be put in along
Independence Avenue.
Motion by Minton, second by Jones to approve Resolution #2017-247. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember
Paulick, Minton, Fitzke, Jones, and Stelk voted no. Mayor Jensen cast the sixth and deciding
vote in favor. Motion adopted.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Fitzke to approve the payment of claims for the period of October
1, 2017 through October 24, 2017 for a total amount of $5,851,972.36. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers, Minton, Steele, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Jones, Stelk, and
Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember Paulick abstained. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-2
Approving Minutes of November 7, 2017 City Council Study
Session
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
November 7, 2017
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on
November 7, 2017. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
November 1, 2017.
Mayor Jeremy L. Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Councilmembers
were present: Mitch Nickerson, Mark Stelk, Jeremy Jones, Chuck Haase, Linna Dee Donaldson,
Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. Councilmember Julie Hehnke
was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan Ferguson,
City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Assistant Finance Director William Clingman, City Attorney Jerry
Janulewicz and Public Works Director John Collins.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Shelby Hees.
INVOCATION was given by Community Youth Council member Shelby Hees followed by the
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
OpenGov Presentation. Assistant Finance Director William Clingman introduced Jason Carian
and Charlie Francis representing OpenGov. Mr. Carian presented a PowerPoint explaining the
OpenGov program. He stated OpenGov was the leader in government performance management,
with easy-to-use cloud software for better budgeting, improved operational intelligence, and
comprehensive open data. The program gives governments the right tools and relevant data for
more informed decision-making and better outcomes for the public.
OpenGov provided one solution for budgeting across the organization, optimizing internal and
external reporting, and sharing performance measures. Reviewed was the budget program. Mr.
Francis commented on his experience in using this program while he was a Finance Director in
California. He answered questions regarding future forecasting.
Discussion was held regarding the accessibility of information for the Council and/or the public.
Mr. Carian stated it could be set up for both. Mr. Clingman stated the preliminary budget book
would be accessible in real time. Mr. Carian stated the interface with our current system would
take approximately 6 to 8 weeks. Mr. Clingman stated this system would save staff time, allow
more tools for everyone to use, and more accurate information. The first year cost for this system
would cost $55,264.70.
Husker Harvest Days Project. City Administrator Marlan Ferguson reported that Husker Harvest
Days was the World’s Largest Totally Irrigated Working Farm Show and had been in Grand
Island for 40 years. They were experiencing infrastructure issues, lot size issues and lack of
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modern facility issues which amounted to 7 million dollars in upgrades. They had asked the City
to contribute 2 million dollars of the Food and Beverage tax towards the upgrades. The economic
impact of this show was estimated to be 7.5 million annually.
Farm Progress was committed and ready to start on the upgrades as soon as they were assured of
the City’s participation. It was determined that the best legal process for the City to contribute
funds would be for the City to approve a redevelopment plan for the project and enter into an
Interlocal Agreement with the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) to provide partial
funding for the project.
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity stated as proposed the Interlocal Agreement would
authorize the City to contribute up to $200,000 per year for 10 years beginning in fiscal year
2019 to the CRA and the CRA would pay those funds to Farm Progress to cover up to
$2,000,000 of the costs of the proposed improvements at the site. The CRA would enter into a
redevelopment contract with Farm Progress for a period of 20 years. Farm Progress would agree
to continue to hold at least one 3 day farm show on the site for a 20 year period and the CRA
would forgive $100,000 of the $2,000,000 investment for each year that a show is held. The
CRA would hold a lien on the Farm Progress property at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition
Plant to protect the City and the CRA in the event that the show is canceled prior to the 20 year
term of the contract.
City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported on the legal authority to expend city funds in support of
a community redevelopment authority project located beyond the corporate boundaries of the
city. Nebraska State Statutes allowed this to happen.
David Plautz, 4063 Manchester Road spoke in support for Husker Harvest Days but opposed
using tax money for this project.
Comments were made by Council on the economic impact to our community from Husker
Harvest Days. Discussion was held regarding the Food & Beverage Tax and what it could be
used for. A lengthy discussion was held concerning Farm Progress and its corporate
headquarters.
Ray O’Connor, 611 Fleetwood Road spoke in support of Husker Harvest Days and the
investment to Grand Island.
Council recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:46 p.m.
Fire Station No. 4 Relocation/Emergency Management Center Land Lease Purchase. City
Administrator Marlan Ferguson reported that Menard, Inc. would like to expand their facility to
include our existing Fire Station #4, which was located adjacent to the southwest corner of their
property. They proposed an agreement whereby they would assist the City in purchasing
property or provide property and construct a new fire station to the specifications agreed to by
both parties. After review the Fire Department determined that the ideal location for a
replacement would be near 13th Street and North Road.
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This past spring a 20 acre tract of vacant land came up for sale at 13th Street and North Road.
Ray O’Connor was interested in purchasing the property for a 1031 land exchange and would
sell to the city as much of the property as we would want at the price he purchased it. Staff is
recommending purchasing 3.7+ acres and retaining the right to purchase an additional 5 acres for
future city purpose.
Fire Chief Cory Schmidt reported on response times from the 13th Street and North Road
location.
Update on North Road and 13th Street Improvements; Project No. 2018-P-1. Public Works
Director John Collins reported that roadway improvements along 13th Street from Moores Creek
to North Road, as well as intersection improvements at 13th Street and North Road were planned.
This project would get much needed drainage improvements to the 13th Street and North Road
intersection which do not exist today.
The North Road and 13th Street Improvements would support both the relocation of Fire Station
No. 4 and the Emergency Center by providing improved traffic flow and drainage for the area.
Presented was a design for a roundabout at the 13th Street and North Road intersection.
Ray O’Connor commented on the 1031 exchange, the lease agreement, and the additional 5 acres
available.
Fire Chief Schmidt answered questions regarding the roundabout at this location with regards to
calls and equipment size.
City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz explained that the City would sell the property at Fire Station No.
4 to Menards for the purchase of 3.7+ acres of property at the 13th Street and North Road
location from Ray O’Connor. Menards would then build a new fire station at the new location.
These items would be on the November 14, 2017 City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-3
Approving Re-Appointment of Hector Rubio to the
Interjurisdictional Planning Commission
Mayor Jensen has submitted the re-appointment of Hector Rubio to the Interjurisditional Planning
Commission. The appointment would become effective December 1, 2017 upon approval by the City
Council and would expire on November 30, 2018.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jeremy Jensen
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-4
#2017-308 - Approving Request from Bearded Buffalo Golf, LLC
dba Bearded Buffalo Golf, LLC, 217 E. Stolley Park Road, Suite I
& J for a Class “C” Liquor License and Liquor Manager
Designation for Nicholas Papke, 727 So. Blaine Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-308
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Bearded Buffalo Golf, LLC doing
business as Bearded Buffalo Golf, LLC, 217 E. Stolley Park Road for a Class "C" Liquor
License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island
Independent as required by state law on November 4, 2017; such publication cost being $18.49;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 14, 2017 for the purpose of
discussing such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-
identified liquor license application contingent upon final inspections.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application.
____The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the
above-identified liquor license application with the following stipulations:
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-
identified liquor license application for the following reasons:_________
__________________________________________________________
____The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of Nicholas Papke,
727 So. Line Street as liquor manager of such business contingent upon
completion of a state approved server/training program.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-5
#2017-309 - Approving Contract with OpenGov
Staff Contact: Renae Jimenez
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Renae Jimenez, Finance Director
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Approving Contract with OpenGov
Presenter(s):Renae Jimenez, Finance Director
Background
On a yearly basis, the City of Grand Island prepares an annual budget. The results of this
process is a budget for the City that is adopted by the City Council, a budget document
that is filed with the State of Nebraska and a budget book compiled by the Finance
Department for internal and external use.
Discussion
The budget process for the next year typically begins about halfway through the current
budget year. It begins with a copy of the prior year budget that departments then adjust
to what they believe will be needed the following year. The budgets drafted by each
department are then reviewed by Administration and the Finance Department. After this
step several additional steps can occur; including, but not limited to, formal budget
reviews with each department, additional requests for cuts by Administration, committee
reviews by Council and public discussions of various budget aspects. After all of this, a
budget is presented to the City Council for approval, which can always be further
amended after the necessary votes are taken.
Throughout this entire process multiple versions of the budget will be created, not only in
total, but also at the department levels. The OpenGov product will push the creation of
these various versions into a more streamlined process. Departments will be able to create
multiple versions of their budget, each taking into account the variables that need to be
considered, but also maintaining those variables that do not need to change. Then the
final version for each department will move through a formal approval process that
maintains an easily accessible log of what changes have been made. It will also prevent
changes from being unknowingly made after approval has occurred. The tool will also
provide access to the budget by the City Council and produce easy to read reports that
can be shared with the public.
At any point during the budgeting process a budget book can be produced from the
OpenGov product. This budget book program maintains data integrity with one set of
data that is used throughout the budget book. It will also save hundreds of work hours
spent on updating and tying out the numerous spreadsheets and excel documents that
currently make up the budget book. These hours are not only saved in the Finance
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department, but in all departments. As each department has several touchpoints
throughout the budget book. The budget book tool will allow for a budget book to be
produced in a more timely fashion and at any point during the budgeting process after
each department has submitted a budget for approval.
The OpenGov product that is being proposed for approval will not only streamline the
budgeting process for the City of Grand Island, but it will better maintain data integrity
throughout the entire process. It will also free up hundreds of hours from all departments
to perform tasks that are more value adding to the overall mission of the City of Grand
Island. Finally, the product will provide easy to read reports and budgeting tools to the
City Council and City staff.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the City Council approve the contract with SHI
International for the OpenGov budgeting and budget book products.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Pricing Proposal
Quotation #: 14373153
Created On: 11/2/2017
Valid Until: 11/30/2017
City of Grand Island Inside Account Manager
William Clingman
100 E 1st St
PO Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802
United States
Phone:
Fax:
Email:williamc@grand-island.com
Alyssa Benson
290 Davidson Ave
Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: 888-591-3400
Fax:877-289-6088
Email:EdGov@shi.com
All Prices are in US Dollar (USD)
Product Qty Your Price Total
1 OpenGov Budget Book powered by Wdesk
OpenGov - Part#: OG-WDSK-B100200M-RR-5Y
Contract Name: NASPO ValuePoint - Cloud Solutions
Contract #: AR2488
Subcontract #: 79380 O4
Coverage Term: 12/1/2017 – 11/30/2018
1 $19,500.00 $19,500.00
2 OpenGov Budget Book powered by Wdesk - Standard On-Boarding Package
OpenGov - Part#: OG-WDSKIMS-U1B-NR-0Y
Contract Name: NASPO ValuePoint - Cloud Solutions
Contract #: AR2488
Subcontract #: 79380 O4
1 $3,100.00 $3,100.00
3 OpenGov Budget Builder
OpenGov - Part#: OG-BB-B100200M-RR-5Y
Contract Name: NASPO ValuePoint - Cloud Solutions
Contract #: AR2488
Subcontract #: 79380 O4
Coverage Term: 12/1/2017 – 11/30/2018
1 $25,724.70 $25,724.70
4 OpenGov ERP Strategic Integrations - GA
OpenGov - Part#: OG-SERPING-B100200M-RR-1Y
Contract Name: NASPO ValuePoint - Cloud Solutions
Contract #: AR2488
Subcontract #: 79380 O4
Coverage Term: 12/1/2017 – 11/30/2018
1 $3,720.00 $3,720.00
5 Platform and Budget Builder Deployment Package
OpenGov - Part#: OG-PBBD-B100200M-NR-0Y
Contract Name: NASPO ValuePoint - Cloud Solutions
Contract #: AR2488
Subcontract #: 79380 O4
1 $3,240.00 $3,240.00
Subtotal $55,284.70
Shipping $0.00
Total $55,284.70
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Additional Comments
**This is a 5 year contract, the future annual payments will be $48,944.70**
The Products offered under this proposal are subject to the SHI Return Policy posted at www.shi.com/returnpolicy, unless there is
an existing agreement between SHI and the Customer.
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STATE OF NEBRASKA SERVICE CONTRACT AWARD State Purchasing Bureau
1526 K Street, Suite 130
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
PAGE
1 of 1
BUSINESS UNIT
65060031
VENDOR NUMBER: 2574796
VENDOR ADDRESS:
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
290 DAVIDSON AVE
SOMERSET NJ 08873-4145
ORDER DATE
10/04/17
BUYER
NANCY STORANT AS
Telephone: (402) 471-6500
Fax: (402) 471-2089
CONTRACT NUMBER
79380 04
AN AWARD HAS BEEN MADE TO THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR NAMED ABOVE FOR THE SERVICES AS LISTED BELOW FOR THE
PERIOD:
OCTOBER 04, 2017 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
THIS CONTRACT IS NOT AN EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT TO FURNISH THE SERVICES SHOWN BELOW, AND DOES NOT PRECLUDE
THE PURCHASE OF SIMILAR SERVICES FROM OTHER SOURCES.
THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF THIS CONTRACT BEYOND THE TERMINATION DATE WHEN
MUTUALLY AGREEABLE TO THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR AND THE STATE OF NEBRASKA.
Supply and delivery of Cloud Services for the State of Nebraska per the following Contract information and attached
Participating Addendum.
The State Purchasing Bureau encourages state agencies to contact the Office of the CIO to learn more about these services.
The Purchase Order must include the State of Nebraska NASPO ValuePoint Contract #79380 04 and the SHI International
Corporation NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Number AR2488.
Political Subdivisions are responsible for processing Purchase Orders directly with the contracted vendor.
(For the File: This RFP and Contract are bid and awarded by the State of Utah. All backup bids, etc., are retained by the
State of Utah, State Procurement Office.)
(For the File: The NASPO ValuePoint/SHI International Corporation. Master Price Agreement contract period was effective on
September 2, 2016. The NASPO ValuePoint/SHI International Corporation Participating Addendum became effective on
October 4, 2017.
(we 10/4/17)
Line Description ESTIMATED Unit of
Quantity Measure
1 CLOUD SERVICES 4,000,000.0000 $
Total Order
Unit
Price
1.0000
Extended
Price
4,000,000.00
4,000,000.00
R435001NISK00021NISKOD02 20150901
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NASPO ValuePoint
PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM
CLOUD SOLUTIONS 2016-2026
Led by the State of Utah
Master Agreement#: AR2488
NASPO
Value Point
Contractor: SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Participating Entity: STATE OF NEBRASKA
State Of Nebraska Participating Addendum Contract #79380 04
The following products or services are included in this contract portfolio:
• All products and accessories listed on the Contractor page of the NASPO Va/uePoint
website.
Master Agreement Terms and Conditions:
1. Scope: This addendum covers Cloud Solutions led by the State of Utah for use by state
agencies and other entities located in the Participating State [or State Entity] authorized by
that State's statutes to utilize State contracts with the prior approval of the State's Chief
Procurement Official.
2. Participation: This NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement may be used by all state
agencies, institutions of higher education, political subdivisions and other entities authorized
to use statewide contracts in the State of Nebraska. Issues of interpretation and eligibility
for participation are solely within the authority of the State Chief Procurement Official.
3. Access to Cloud Solutions Services Requires State CIO Approval: Unless otherwise
stipulated in this Participating Addendum, specific services accessed through the NASPO
ValuePoint cooperative Master Agreements for Cloud Solutions by state executive branch
agencies are subject to the authority and prior approval of the State Chief Information
Officer's Office. The State Chief Information Officer means the individual designated by the
state Governor within the Executive Branch with enterprise-wide responsibilities for
leadership and management of information technology resources of a state.
4. Primary Contacts: The primary contact individuals for this Participating Addendum are as
follows (or their named successors):
Contractor
Name: Nick Grappone
Address: 290 Davidson Avenue Somerset, NJ 08873
Telephone: 732-564-8180
Fax:
Email: nick.grappone@shi.com
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NASPO ValuePoint
PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM
CLOUD SOLUTIONS 2016-2026
Led by the State of Utah
Prr· t" E ft a 1c1oa ina n llV
Name: Nancy Storant
Address: 1526 K Street, Suite 130, Lincoln, NE 68508
Telephone: 402-471-0974
Fax: 402-4 71-2089
Email : Nancv. Storanttalnebras ka. aov
NASPO
Value Point
5. PARTICIPATING ENTITY MODIFICATIONS OR ADDITIONS TO THE MASTER
AGREEMENT
These modifications or additions apply only to actions and relationships within the Participating
Entity.
Participating Entity must check one of the boxes below.
LJ No changes to the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement are required.
[XX] The following changes are modifying or supplementing the Master Agreement terms and
conditions.
A. CONTRACT PERIOD
October 4, 2017 through September 16, 2026.
B. DRUG POLICY
Contractor certifies that it maintains a drug free workplace environment to ensure worker
safety and workplace integrity. Contractor agrees to provide a copy upon request of its
drug free workplace policy at any time upon request by the State.
c. NE ACCESS TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
Contractor shall review the Nebraska Technology Access Standards, found at
http://nitc.nebraska.gov/standards/2-201.html and will inform the State if the products
and/or services provided under the contract are in compliance or will comply with the
applicable standards to the greatest degree possible. In the event such standards
change during the Contractor's performance, the State may create an amendment to the
contract to request that contract comply with the changed standard at a cost mutually
acceptable to the parties.
o. COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYMENT/ NONDISCRIMINATION
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal statutes and
regulations regarding civil rights laws and equal opportunity employment. The Nebraska
Fair Employment Practice Act prohibits Contractors of the State of Nebraska, and their
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Subcontractors, from discriminating against any employee or applicant for employment,
with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, compensation, or privileges of employment
because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, or national origin (Neb. Rev.
Stat. §§ 48-1101 t 48-1125). The Contractor guarantees compliance with the Nebraska
Fair Employment Practice Act, and breach of this provision shall be regarded as a material
breach of contract. The Contractor shall insert a similar provision in all subcontracts for
Services to be covered by any contract.
E. PERMITS, REGULATIONS, LAWS
The Contractor shall procure and pay for all permits, licenses, and approvals necessary
for the execution of the contract. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local,
state, and federal laws, ordinances, rules, orders, and regulations.
F. COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS
The State may already have in place or choose to award supplemental contracts related
to this contract or any portion thereof.
1. The State reserves the right to award the contract jointly between two or more
potential Contractors, if such an arrangement is in the best interest of the State.
2. The Contractor shall agree to cooperate with such other Contractors, and shall
not commit or permit any act which may interfere with the performance of work
by any other Contractor.
3. The State reserves the right to award multiple contracts or to award line by line
contract.
G. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is agreed that nothing contained herein is intended or should be construed in any manner
as creating or establishing the relationship of partners between the parties hereto. The
Contractor represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required
to perform the reseller services, i.e. sourcing and fulfilling the product ("Reseller Services")
under the contract. The Contractor's employees and other persons engaged in Reseller
Services required by the Contractor under the contract shall have no contractual
relationship with the State; they shall not be considered employees of the State.
All claims on behalf of any person arising out of employment or alleged employment
(including without limit claims of discrimination against the Contractor, its officers, or its
agents) shall in no way be the responsibility of the State. The Contractor will hold the
State harmless from any and all such claims. Such personnel or other persons shall not
require nor be entitled to any compensation, rights, or benefits from the State including
without limit, tenure rights, medical and hospital care, sick and vacation leave, severance
pay, or retirement benefits.
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The Contractor is solely responsible for fulfilling the contract, with responsibility for the
resale of Products to be delivered. "Products" shall mean collectively third party software
provided by Contractor. The Contractor shall be the sole point of contact regarding all
contractual matters.
1. CONTRACT CONFLICTS
Contractor shall insure that contracts or agreements with sub-contractors and agents, and
the performance of Services in relation to this contract by sub-contractors and agents,
does not conflict with this contract.
J. FUNDING OUT CLAUSE OR LOSS OF APPROPRIATIONS
The State may terminate the contract, in whole or in part, in the event funding is no longer
available. The State's obligation to pay amounts due for fiscal years following the current
fiscal year is contingent upon legislative appropriation of funds for the contract. Should
said funds not be appropriated, the State may terminate the contract with respect to those
payments for the fiscal years for which such funds are not appropriated. The State will
give the Contractor written notice thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of any
termination, and advise the Contractor of the location of any related equipment. All
obligations of the State to make payments after the termination date will cease and all
interest of the State in any related equipment will terminate. In no event shall the
Contractor be paid for a loss of anticipated profit.
K. ASSIGNMENT BY THE STATE
The State shall have the right to assign or transfer the contract or any of its interests herein
to any agency, board, commission, or political subdivision of the State of Nebraska. There
shall be no charge to the State for any assignment hereunder.
L. ATTORNEY'S FEES
In the event of any litigation, appeal, or other legal action to enforce any provision of the
contract, the parties agree to pay all expenses of such action, as permitted by law and if
ordered by court, including attorney's fees and costs, if the State is the other party prevails.
M. ADVERTISING
The Contractor agrees not to refer to the contract award in advertising in such a manner
as to state or imply that the company or its services are endorsed or preferred by the
State. News releases pertaining to the project shall not be issued without prior written
approval from the State.
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N. EARLY TERMINATION
The contract may be terminated as follows:
1. The State and the Contractor, by mutual written agreement, may terminate the
contract at any time.
2. The State, in its sole discretion, may terminate the contract for any reason upon
thirty (30) calendar days written notice to the Contractor. Termination shall not
relieve the Contractor of warranty or other obligations incurred under the terms of
the contract. In the event of cancellation the Contractor shall be entitled to
payment, for those products received and accepted by the State.
3. The State may terminate the contract immediately for the following reasons:
a. if directed to do so by statute;
b. Contractor has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors, has
admitted in writing its inability to pay debts as they mature, or has ceased
operating in the normal course of business;
c. a trustee or receiver of the Contractor or of any substantial part of the
Contractor's assets has been appointed by a court;
d. fraud, misappropriation, embezzlement, malfeasance, misfeasance, or
illegal conduct pertaining to performance under the contract by its
Contractor, its employees, officers, directors, or shareholders;
e. an involuntary proceeding has been commenced by any party against the
Contractor under any one of the chapters of Title 11 of the United States
Code and (i) the proceeding has been pending for at least sixty (60)
calendar days; or (ii) the Contractor has consented, either expressly or by
operation of law, to the entry of an order for relief; or (iii) the Contractor has
been decreed or adjudged a debtor;
f. a voluntary petition has been filed by the Contractor under any of the
chapters of Title 11 of the United States Code;
g. Contractor intentionally discloses confidential information;
h. Contractor has-or announces it will discontinue support or provision of the
deliverable;
i. second or subsequent documented "vendor performance report" form
deemed acceptable by the State Purchasing Bureau; or
j. Contractor engaged in collusion or ones' actions which could have provided
Contractor an unfair advantage in obtaining this contract.
o. BREACH BY CONTRACTOR
The State may terminate the contract, in whole or in part, if the Contractor fails to perform
its obligations under the contract in a timely and proper manner. The State may, by
providing a written notice of default to the Contractor, allow the Contractor to cure a failure
or breach of contract within a period of thirty (30) calendar days ( or longer at State's
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discretion considering the gravity and nature of the default). Said notice shall be delivered
by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, or in person with proof of delivery. Allowing
the Contractor time to cure a failure or breach of contract does not waive the State's right
to immediately terminate the contract for the same or different contract breach which may
occur at a different time. In case of default of the Contractor, the State may contract the
goods from other sources and hold the Contractor responsible for any excess cost
occasioned thereby.
P. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be liable for any costs or damages resulting from its inability to perform
any of its obligations under the contract due to a natural disaster, or other similar event
outside the control and not the fault of the affected party ("Force Majeure Event"). A Force
Majeure Event shall not constitute a breach of the contract. The party so affected shall
immediately give notice to the other party of the Force Majeure Event. The State may
grant relief from performance of the contract if the Contractor is prevented from
performance by a Force Majeure Event. The burden of proof for the need for such relief
shall rest upon the Contractor. To obtain release based on a Force Majeure Event, the
Contractor shall file a written request for relief with the State Purchasing Bureau. Labor
disputes with the impacted party's own employees will not be considered a Force Majeure
Event and will not suspend performance requirements under the contract.
Q. PROHIBITION AGAINST ADVANCE PAYMENT
Payments shall not be made until Products are received and accepted by the State.
R. PAYMENT
State will render payment to Contractor when the terms and conditions of the contract and
specifications have been satisfactorily completed on the part of the Contractor as solely
determined by the State. Payment will be made by the responsible agency in compliance
with the State of Nebraska Prompt Payment Act (See Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-2401 through
81-2408). The State may require the Contractor to accept payment by electronic means
such as ACH deposit. In no event shall the State be responsible or liable to pay for any
goods provided by the Contractor under this contract prior to the Effective Date, and the
Contractor hereby waives any claim or cause of action for any such claims.
s. INVOICES
Invoices for payments must be submitted by the Contractor to the agency requesting the
Products with sufficient detail to support payment. The terms and conditions included in
the Contractor's invoice shall be deemed to be solely for the convenience of the parties.
No terms or conditions of any such invoice shall be binding upon the State, and no action
by the State, including without limitation the payment of any such invoice in whole or in
part, shall be construed as binding or estopping the State with respect to any such term
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or condition, unless the invoice term or condition has been previously agreed to by the
State as an amendment to the contract.
T. TAXES
The State is not required to pay taxes of any kind and assumes no such liability as a result
of this solicitation. Any property tax payable on the Contractor's equipment which may be
installed in a state-owned facility is the responsibility of the Contractor.
u. SEVERABILITY
If any term or condition of the contract is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be illegal or in conflict with any law, the validity of the remaining terms and conditions shall
not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and
enforced as if the contract did not contain the particular provision held to be invalid.
v. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Data contained in all documentation provided therein, become the property of the State of
Nebraska and the data becomes public information. If the Contractor wishes to have any
information withheld from the public, such information must fall within the definition of
proprietary information contained within Nebraska's public record statutes. All
proprietary information the Contractor wishes the State to withhold must be
submitted in a sealed package, which is separate from the remainder of the
contract, and provide supporting documents showing why such documents should
be marked proprietary. The separate package must be clearly marked PROPRIETARY
on the outside of the package. Pricing submitted may not be marked as proprietary
information. Proprietary information is defined as trade secrets, academic and scientific
research work which is in progress and unpublished, and other information which if
released would give advantage to business competitors and serve no public purpose (see
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-712.05(3)). In accordance with Attorney General Opinions 92068
and 97033, Contractors submitting information as proprietary may be required to prove
specific, named competitor(s) who would be advantaged by release of the information and
the specific advantage the competitor(s) would receive. Although every effort will be made
to withhold information that is properly submitted as proprietary and meets the State's
definition of proprietary information, the State is under no obligation to maintain the
confidentiality of proprietary information and accepts no liability for the release of such
information.
w. INDEMNIFICATION
1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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If a judgment or settlement is obtained or reasonably anticipated against the
State's use of any intellectual property for which the Contractor has indemnified
the State, the Contractor shall, at the Contractor's sole cost and expense, promptly
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modify the item or items which were determined to be infringing, acquire a license
or licenses on the State's behalf to provide the necessary rights to the State to
eliminate the infringement, or provide the State with a non-infringing substitute that
provides the State the same functionality. At the State's election, the actual or
anticipated judgment may be treated as a breach of warranty by the Contractor,
and the State may receive the remedies provided under this Agreement.
2. PERSONNEL
The Contractor shall, at its expense, indemnify and hold harmless the State from
and against any claim with respect to, withholding taxes, worker's compensation,
employee benefits, or any other claim, demand, liability, damage, or loss of any
nature relating to any of the personnel, including subcontractor's and their
employees, provided by the Contractor.
3. SELF-INSURANCE
The State of Nebraska is self-insured for any loss and purchases excess insurance
coverage pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-8,239.01 (Reissue 2008). If there is a
presumed loss under the provisions of this agreement, Contractor may file a claim
with the Office of Risk Management pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat.§§ 81-8,829-81-
8,306 for review by the State Claims Board. The State retains all rights and
immunities under the State Miscellaneous (Section 81-8,294), Tort (Section 81-
8,209), and Contract Claim Acts (Section 81-8,302), as outlined in Neb. Rev. Stat.
§ 81-8,209 et seq. and under any other provisions of law and accepts liability under
this agreement to the extent provided by law.
x. EMPLOYEE WORK ELIGIBILITY STATUS
The Contractor is required and hereby agrees to use a federal immigration verification
system to determine the work eligibility status of employees physically performing services
within the State of Nebraska. A federal immigration verification system means the
electronic verification of the work authorization program authorized by the Illegal
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, 8 U.S.C. 1324a, known as
the E-Verify Program, or an equivalent federal program designated by the United States
Department of Homeland Security or other federal agency authorized to verify the work
eligibility status of an employee.
If the Contractor is an individual or sole proprietorship, the following applies:
1. The Contractor must complete the United States Citizenship Attestation Form,
available on the Department of Administrative Services website at
http://das.nebraska.gov/materiel/purchasing.html
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The completed United States Attestation Form should be submitted with the
Participating Addendum.
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2. If the Contractor indicates on such attestation form that he or she is a qualified
alien, the Contractor agrees to provide the US Citizenship and Immigration
Services documentation required to verify the Contractor's lawful presence in the
United States using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE)
Program.
3. The Contractor understands and agrees that lawful presence in the United States
is required and the Contractor may be disqualified or the contract terminated if
such lawful presence cannot be verified as required by Neb. Rev. Stat. §4-108.
Y. POLITICAL SUB-DIVISIONS
Contractor may extend the Contract to political subdivisions conditioned upon the honoring
of the prices charged to the State. Terms and conditions of the Contract must be met by
political subdivisions. Under no circumstances shall the State be contractually obligated
or liable for any purchases by political subdivisions or other public entities not authorized
by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-145, listed as "all officers of the state, departments, bureaus,
boards, commissions, councils, and institutions receiving legislative appropriations." A
listing of Nebraska political subdivisions may be found at the website of the Nebraska
Auditor of Public Accounts.
z. REPORTS
The Contractor shall also provide to the State of Nebraska primary contact person
quarterly utilization reports containing information as set forth in the Master Agreement,
which at a minimum, shall include the following information pertaining to State of Nebraska
Utilization:
1. Purchase order number;
2. Description;
3. Quantity; and
4. Price
These reports will be provided in Excel format as prescribed in the Master Agreement and
sent via email on a quarterly basis as follows:
Period End
December 31
March 31
June 30
September 30
AA. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE /REBATE
Report Due
January 31
April 30
July 31
October 31
The Contractor agrees to provide a quarterly administrative fee in the form of a check. The
fee will be payable to the State of Nebraska for an amount equal to .25 percent (.25%) of
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the net sales (net of any returns, credits, or adjustments under this Addendum) for the
quarterly period. The Contractor's NASPO ValuePoint pricing to the State of Nebraska
shall not be adjusted to offset for the equivalent fee amount. Payments shall be made in
accordance with following schedule:
Period End
December 31
March 31
June 30
September 30
Fee Due
January 31
April 30
July 31
October 31
The Contractor agrees to provide an Administrative Fee report, reflecting new sales to the
State during the associated fee period. The report shall be in the format developed by the
Lead State and as agreed to by the Contractor. The report will be provided in secure
electronic format and/or submitted electronically to the State contact listed in the
Addendum .
BB. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE/REBATE REMITTANCE LOCATION
All Administrative Fees/Rebates will be sent to the following address:
State Purchasing Bureau
c/o Central Finance, Administrative Services
1526 K Street, Suite 240
Lincoln, NE 68508
cc. CONTRACT MONITORING
The Contractor is obligated under the NASPO ValuePoint Master Price Agreement to
furnish audit information to the Lead State to confirm if the Purchasing Entity paid the
discount price or lower in accordance with Attachment C1 -Pricing Submission Sheet.
Upon request in support of an audit, Contractor agrees to provide the same information
as submitted to the Lead State directly to the State .. Such requests shall not exceed four
(4) per calendar year unless requests are mutually agreed to by both parties.
6. Subcontractors: All contactors, dealers, and resellers authorized by the State of Nebraska
as shown on the dedicated Contractor (cooperative contract) website, are approved to
provide sales and service support to participants in the NASPO ValuePoint Master
Agreement. The contractor's dealer participation will be in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth in the aforementioned Master Agreement.
7. Orders: Any order placed by a Participating Entity or Purchasing Entity for a product and/or
service available from this Master Agreement shall be deemed to be a sale under (and
governed by the prices and other terms and conditions) of the Master Agreement unless the
parties to the order agree in writing that another contract or agreement applies to such
order.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Addendum as of the date of execution
b both arties below.
Participating Entity: State of Nebraska Contractor: SHI International Corp
Signature:
~mv) Ul4htpw
Name: Natalie Castagna
Title: Materiel Administrator Title: Director of Response Team
Date: 5 QC Date: 10/2/17
[Additional signatures may be added if required by the Participating Entity]
For questions on executing a participating addendum, please contact:
NASPO ValuePoint
Cooperative Development Coordinator: Shannon Berry
Telephone:
Email:
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775-720-3404
sberrv@nasoovalueooint. ora
Please email fully executed PDF copy of this document
to
PA@naspovaluepoint.org
to support documentation of participation and posting
in appropriate data bases.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-309
WHEREAS, the Finance department is working towards improvement of the
annual budget process; and
WHEREAS, the OpenGov program offers a streamlined budget process for all
departments; and
WHEREAS, the OpenGov program offers an improved and more consistent
budget book; and
WHEREAS, the OpenGov program will allow for the Finance department to
better concentrate on value adding analysis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of the OpenGov product
thorough the State of Nebraska service contract via the reseller SHI International Corp. for an
initial cost of $55,284.70 and recurring annual cost thereafter of $48,944.70 is approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017
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Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-6
#2017-310 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
JGMO Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Regional Planning Commission
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:JGMO Subdivision – Final Plat
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located south of Lake Street and west of South Locust Street in the City
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. It consists of 3 lots and 11.1 acres.
Discussion
The plat for JGMO Subdivision, Final Plat was considered by the Regional Planning
Commission at the November 1, 2017, meeting.
A motion was made by Randone and seconded by Rainforth to approve the final plat for
JGMO Subdivision.
The motion for the final plat carried with nine members in favor (Ruge, Maurer, Robb,
Monter, Rainforth, Rubio, Hendricksen, Randone and Kjar) and one member voting no
(O’Neill) and no members abstaining.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approve the final plat as presented.
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Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Developer/Owner
Brian McMahon
3481 W. Schimmer Drive
Grand Island, NE 68803
To create 3 lots south of Lake Street and west of South Locust Street, in the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska.
Size: 11.1 acres
Zoning: B2-General Business (requested rezone from B2 and LLR Large Lot
Residential)
Road Access: City Street.
Water Public: City water is available.
Sewer Public: City sewer is available.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-310
WHEREAS Jason C. Olderbak, owner of JGMO, LLC and Brian J. McMahon
and Lori A. McMahon, husband and wife, owners of LBJM, LLC, being the said owners of the
land described hereon, have caused the same to be surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated
as “JGMO SUBDIVISION”, a subdivision on a tract of land located in the North Eleven (11)
acres of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4, NE1/4) of Section Thirty-Three
(33), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the
Boards of Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as
required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the
owner of the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement
herein before described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such
agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of JGMO SUBDIVISION, as
made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and
acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
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Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-7
#2017-311 - Approving Correction to Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for Eberl Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Interjurisdictional Planning Commission
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Eberl Subdivision – Final Plat
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This property is located north of Fort Kearney Road and east of Beck Road in the two-
mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island, in Merrick County, Nebraska.
Consisting of 2 lots and 4.47 acres.
Discussion
The plat for Eberl Subdivision, Final Plat was considered by the Interjurisdictional
Planning Commission at the November 1, 2017 meeting.
Nabity explained there was an error in the legal description for the Eberl Subdivision that
was approved at the Sept. 6 meeting and that another land owner also needed to be added
to the plat. He said those corrections were made and Resolution 2017-01 would rescind
past action regarding the plat and give approval to the new plat containing the correct
information.
A motion was made by Randone and seconded by Rubio to recommend approval of
Resolution 2017-01 and the final plat for Eberl Subdivision as presented. Five members
present voted in favor (Rubio, Randone, Hendricksen, Gamblin and Riblett) of the
motion and no members opposed or abstained.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approve the final plat as presented.
Sample Motion
Move to approve as recommended.
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Developer/Owner
Rick and Michele Eberl
215 Fort Kearney Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
To create 2 lots north of Fort Kearney Road and east of Beck Road in the two-mile
extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island, in Merrick County, Nebraska.
Size: 4.47 acres.
Zoning: TA – Transitional Agriculture.
Road Access: County Roads.
Water Public: City water is not available.
Sewer Public: City sewer is not available.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-311
WHEREAS, Rick and Michele Eberl, husband and wife, being the said owners of the
land described as follows, have caused same to be surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated
as “EBERL SUBDIVISION”, to be laid out into two lots, to wit: a tract of land comprising a
part of Lot Two (2) in Section Eight (8), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Eight (8) West of
the 6th P.M., in the two-mile jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island, Merrick County Nebraska,
and has caused a plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, as a result of an erroneous legal description on the subdivision plat,
Resolution No. 2017-255 adopted on September 26, 2017 contained an erroneous legal
description; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of
Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by
Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owner of
the property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore
described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on
behalf of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of EBERL SUBDIVISION, a tract of
land comprising a part of Lot Two (2) in Section Eight (8), Township Eleven (11) North, Range
Eight (8) West of the 6th P.M., Merrick County, Nebraska, as made out, acknowledged, and
certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the
Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and acceptance of such plat by the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2017-255 adopted on September 26,
2017 should be and the same hereby is rescinded.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-8
#2017-312 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2405 E.
Stolley Park Road - John C. Hoffman
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-312
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island
from John C. Hoffman to survey, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, replace, relocate, extend,
remove, and operate thereon, public utilities and appurtenances, including lines and
transformers; and;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 14, 2017, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of a utility easement located through a part of Lot One (1)
Sandy Beach Third Subdivision in Hall County, Nebraska; and more particularly described as
follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot One (1), Sandy Beach Third
Subdivision, Hall County, Nebraska; thence southerly, along the easterly line of
said Lot One (1), a distance of one hundred fifty two (152.0) feet to the Actual
Point Of Beginning; thence westerly and perpendicular to the easterly line of said
Lot One (1), a distance of twenty (20.0) feet to a point of termination on the
westerly line of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4), of Section Twenty Six (26),
Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th PM.
The above described easement and right-of-way containing a calculated area of
0.005 acres, more or less, as shown on the plat dated 4/7/2017, marked Exhibit
“A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to acquire a public utility easement from John C. Hoffman, on the above-
described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
___________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-9
#2017-313 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3333
Ramada Road - Southeast Crossings, LLC
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-3.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-313
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island
from Southeast Crossings, LLC, to survey, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, replace, relocate,
extend, remove, and operate thereon, public utilities and appurtenances, including lines and
transformers; and;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 14, 2017, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of a utility easement located through a part of Lot Eleven
(11), Woodland Second Subdivision, an Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska; and more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot Eleven (11), Woodland Second
Subdivision, an Addition to the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska;
thence southeasterly along a line being 64°43’33” right from the northerly line of
said Lot Eleven (11), a distance of one hundred eighty five (185.0) feet to the
point of termination. The side lines of the above described tract shall be prolonged
or shortened as required to terminate on the boundary of Grantor’s property.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.085 acres more or
less, as shown on the plat dated 10/12/2017, marked Exhibit "A", attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Southeast Crossings, LLC, on the
above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-10
#2017-314 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - South of
One-R Road and West of Hwy. 281 - Petersen
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-4.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-314
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island
from Douglas R. and Tamara K. Petersen, to survey, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, replace,
relocate, extend, remove, and operate thereon, public utilities and appurtenances, including lines
and transformers; and;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 14, 2017, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of a utility easement located through a part of the Northwest
Quarter (NW ¼), Section Twenty (20), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Nine (9) West of
the 6th P.M., Hall County, Nebraska; and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section
Twenty (20), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M., Hall
County, Nebraska; thence N89°15'41"W, along the northerly line of said Northwest
Quarter (NW1/4), a distance of one thousand one hundred nine and ninety four
hundredths (1,109.94) feet; thence S00°43’55”W, a distance forty five (45.0) feet to a
point on the southerly right-of-way line of One-R Road, said point being the ACTUAL
Point of Beginning; thence continuing S00°43’55”W, a distance of five hundred fifty
three and thirty four hundredths (553.34) feet; thence S18°25’12”E, a distance of three
hundred sixty five and eighty seven hundredths (365.87) feet; thence S00°14’11”W, a
distance of three hundred ninety two and fifty eight hundredths (392.58) feet; thence
N89°46’45”W, a distance of two hundred fifty nine and ninety four hundredths (259.94)
feet; thence S00°14’41”W, a distance of three hundred eighty six and eighty one
hundredths (386.81) feet; thence S58°23’44”W, along the easterly line of Prairie Creek
Meadows Subdivision, a distance of six hundred seven and twenty four hundredths
(607.24) feet; thence S44°32’05”W, along the easterly line of said Prairie Creek
Meadows Subdivision, a distance of four hundred and one hundredth (400.01) feet;
thence S 14°59’09”W, along the easterly line of said Prairie Creek Meadows
Subdivision, a distance of two hundred eighty seven and seventy five hundredths
(287.75) feet to a point of termination on the southerly line of the said Northwest
Quarter (NW1/4). The side lines of the above described tract shall be prolonged or
shortened as required to terminate on the boundary of Grantor’s property.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing a calculated area of 1.49
acres more or less, as shown on the plat dated 10/5/2017, marked Exhibit "A", attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Douglas R. and Tamara K.
Petersen, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
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_____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-11
#2017-315 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Paving
Project #2015-P-6 - Jefferson Street
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, John Collins
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
John Collins, Public Works Director
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Certificate of Final Completion – Paving Project #2015-
P-6, Jefferson Street
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Paving Project #2015-P-6 provided pavement improvements along Jefferson Street
between 3rd Street and South Front Street and storm drainage improvements adjacent to
the Customer Service Center and Utilities Engineering Division property at 1306 W. 3rd
Street/315 N. Jefferson Street.
The contract for the work was awarded to the Diamond Engineering Company of Grand
Island, Nebraska, on March 8, 2016 by Council Resolution 2016-42 in the amount of
$218,749.17. The project has been completed in accordance with the terms, conditions
and stipulations of the contract plans and specifications.
Discussion
After the contract was awarded and the work had commenced, a conflict was found
between the grade and alignment of the proposed storm sewer and an existing buried tele-
communication cable. The cable is the primary feeder for the southern part of the City.
To resolve the conflict and keep the work progressing on schedule with the relocation of
the Customer Service Center, the storm sewer was redesigned. The redesign reduced the
amount and size of the drainage pipe required and the area required for restoration, but
increased the amount of placed pavement.
Unit prices were provided in the contract and specified that the contractor be paid on the
basis of actual quantity installed, times the contract’s unit prices. Construction work was
completed for a total cost of $231,749.70, which is an addition of $13,000.53 to the
original contract price.
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A breakdown of installed quantities and associated costs is provided on the Engineer’s
Certificate of Final Completion.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final
Completion for Paving Project #2015-P-6 – Jefferson Street from 3rd Street to South
Front Street.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for Paving Project 2015-P-6 –
Jefferson Street from 3rd Street to South Front Street.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-315
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City of Grand
Island has issued a Certificate of Completion for Paving Project #2015-P-6, Jefferson Street
between 3rd Street and South Front Street, certifying that the Diamond Engineering Company of
Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract, has completed the paving project; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the
acceptance of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the City
Engineer/Public Works Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Final Completion for
Paving Project #2015-P-6, Jefferson Street between 3rd Street and South Front Street, in the
amount of $231,749.70 is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-12
#2017-316 - Approving Change Order #1 for Precipitator, Bottom
Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning at PGS - Fall 2017 Outage
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Change Order #1 - Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler
Industrial Cleaning at Platte Generating Station – Fall
2017 Outage
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The electrostatic precipitator at the Platte Generating Station is the air quality control
equipment used to remove coal ash particulates from the plant’s boiler flue gas stream.
Proper performance of this equipment is required as part of the plant’s operating permit.
Due to volume and characteristics of the coal ash, the precipitator must be grit blasted
twice a year to remove ash build-up to allow the plant to remain below permitted
emission levels. In addition to maintaining performance, removal of the ash deposits also
allows an inspection of the precipitator internal surfaces and components.
During this outage, the contractor also performed vacuum services and high pressure
water blast cleaning services throughout the station. This work is done on a time and
material basis, with the original bidding based on an estimate of the hours required to
complete the work. Variations in the time required to accomplish the actual work
performed at the time of the outage requires final adjustments based on the T&M rates
provided at the time of bidding.
The specifications were issued for bid and the contract was awarded by Council to the
low responsive bidder, W-S Industrial Services of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for $112,804.00
on July 11, 2017, per Resolution 2017-195.
Discussion
There were both credits and debits in various areas of the work, resulting in a net increase
in the cost of the overall contract. This was primarily due to additional work performed in
the hydro blasting of the Spray Dry Absorber, additional vacuum work to remove coal
from the coal runoff retention pond and additional vacuum work in the fly ash silo
required to allow performance of maintenance inside the silo.
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W-S Industrial Services performed the additional work, which was not part of the original
scope, at an additional cost of $13,016.95, for a total contract cost of $125,820.95.
W-S Industrial Services had all of the manpower and equipment on site to perform the
additional work. This additional cost was based on unit pricing for services included in
the original bid documents in the event of the addition or deletion of work scope by the
contractor. It included vacuum services, hydro-blasting services and use of specialty three
dimensional cleaning nozzles used specifically for cleaning the SDA vessel.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends authorizing Change Order #1 with W-S Industrial
Services of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for the Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial
Cleaning at Platte Generating Station for an addition of $13,016.95 to the contract price.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Change Order #1 from W-S Industrial Services in the amount of
$13,016.95, for the Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning at Platte
Generating Station.
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TO:W-S Industrial Services, Inc.
35 Main Place, Ste. 175
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-366-8886
PROJECT:Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning at PGS-Fall 2017 Outage
You are hereby directed to make the following change in your contract:
1 Additional payment per the attached spreadsheet.
ADD:
The original Contract Sum $112,804.00
Previous Change Order Amounts -$
The Contract Sum is increased by this Change Order 13,016.95$
The Contract Sum is decreased by this Change Order $
The total modified Contract Sum to date 125,820.95$
Approval and acceptance of this Change Order acknowledges understanding and agreement that the
cost and time adjustments included represent the complete values arising out of and/or incidental to the
work described therein.
APPROVED:CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
By:_________________________________Date ________________________
Attest: ___________________________________________________________
Approved as to Form, City Attorney
ACCEPTED:W-S Industrial Services, Inc.
By: _________________________________Date _________________________
$13,016.95
Change Order #1
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City of Grand Island
Utilities Department
General Work Contract - Change Order EWO 32
Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning at PGS-Fall 2017 Outage
Comments:This additional work was identified after the PGS fall outage began.
Contract: Fall 2017 Outage $112,804.00
Change
Order
Request Description Amount
001 Vacuum (T&M)$8,538.52
002 Hydro Truck (T&M)($252.20)
003 Vacuum and Hydro Truck (mob)$1,796.90
004 Vacuum and Hydro Truck (demob)$2,082.15
005
006
007
008 Tax 851.58$
009
010
011
012
013
014
015 Total (final) w/out tax $12,165.37
017
018
019
020
021
023
024
028
029
030
Total $13,016.95
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-316
WHEREAS, at the July 11, 2017 meeting, Council awarded the contract for
Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning at Platte Generating Station for the Fall
2017 Outage, to W-S Industrial Services of Council Bluffs, Iowa, in the amount of $112,804.00;
and
WHEREAS, during the outage, the contractor also performed vacuum services
and high pressure water blast cleaning services through the station; and this work was done on a
time and material basis, with the original bidding based on an estimate of the hours required to
complete the work; and
WHEREAS, variations in the time required to accomplish the actual work
performed at the time of the outage requires final adjustments based on the T&M rates provided
at the time of bidding; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these extra hours involved in the cleaning process,
Change Order #1 was prepared for $13,016.95 for a total contract amount of $125,820.95.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Change Order #1 for Precipitator,
Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning at Platte Generating Station for the Fall 2017 Outage,
is hereby approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign Change Order #1 on behalf of the
City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-13
#2017-317 - Approving Purchase of 2018 Compact Track Loader
for the Utilities Department, Underground Division
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:2018 Compact Track Loader – Underground Electric
Division
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The Underground Electric Division of the Utilities Department has a 2002 Bobcat S185
wheeled skid steer compact loader with over 2,500 hours, and is used as a front-line
service unit for installation and maintenance of the underground electric system.
This unit is showing normal signs of aging and has been properly maintained, however,
there has been an increase in need for this type of equipment across the Department. The
Substation/Transmission Division has needs for this type of equipment to move and haul
material for electric substations, and with the addition of the Customer Service Center, a
heavy snow typically requires renting an additional machine to adequately handle all of
the areas in a timely manner. Currently, equipment of this type is rented by these groups
if one is available.
Discussion
There is a need for two machines in the electric transmission and distribution groups. It is
recommended that a new machine be purchased for the Underground Electric Division
for front-line service, and the existing unit be utilized by the Electric
Substation/Transmission Division.
The existing unit is anticipated to last an additional ten years with proper maintenance
and reduced usage by having two units. A new loader is included in the current capital
improvement budget and a track design was chosen instead of a wheel version to
minimize impact to lawns and property. The Grand Island City Council approved the use
of the National Joint Powers Alliance Buying Group (NJPA) on October 28, 2014 with
Resolution 2014-326. To meet competitive bidding requirements, the Utilities
Department obtained pricing from the NJPA Contract No. 14660 OC awarded to Bobcat
Company.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of a 2018 T595
Compact Track Loader for the Underground Division of the Utilities Department, from
Bobcat Company in the amount of $59,578.64.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of a 2018 T595 Compact Track Loader from Bobcat
Company, in the amount of $59,578.64.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-317
WHEREAS, the Substation/Transmission Division of the Utilities Department has
a need for a compact track loader to move and haul material for electric substations; and
WHEREAS, the track loader will also be utilized to remove heavy snow that
would typically require rental of such equipment; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of a new loader is included in the current capital
improvement budget for the Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2014 with Resolution 2014-326 The Grand Island
City Council approved the use of the National Joint Power Alliance Buying Group (NJPA); and
WHEREAS, to meet competitive bidding requirements, the Utilities Department
obtained pricing from the NJPA Contract No. 14660 OC awarded to Bobcat Company for the
purchase of the 2018 T595 Compact Track Loader in the amount of $59,578.64.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of a 2018 T595 Compact
Track Loader in the amount of $59,578.64 is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-14
#2017-318 - Approving Bid Award for One (1) Trailer Mounted
Landfill Hydro Seeder for the Solid Waste Division of the Public
Works Department
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Approving Bid Award for One (1) Trailer Mounted
Landfill Hydro Seeder for the Solid Waste Division of
the Public Works Department
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On October 5, 2017 the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department advertised
for bids for one (1) Trailer Mounted Landfill Hydro Seeder. This hydro seeder will be
used for seeding landfill side slopes where intermediate cover has been applied. Over the
past several years it has become increasingly difficult to establish seeded areas on our
side slopes due to the soil types present at the landfill. It is important to be able to
properly establish grass on these areas in order to prevent soil erosion and to satisfy our
regulatory permit requirements.
Discussion
One (1) bid was received and opened on October 17, 2017. The Solid Waste Division of
the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the Attorney’s office
reviewed the bids that were received. The hydro seeder bid by Roadbuilders Machinery
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& Supply of Grand Island,
Nebraska meets all of
the
specifications. This hydro seeder will be used to establish grass around the landfill for
erosion control.
BIDDER BID
Roadbuilders Machinery & Supply of Grand Island, Nebraska $39,900.00
Funds were budgeted for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 and are available in Account No.
50530043-85615. A picture of the trailer to be traded in is below.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of One (1)
Landfill Hydro Seeder for the Solid Waste Division from Roadbuilders Machinery &
Supply of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $39,900.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE:October 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:(1) Landfill Hydro Seeder (Re-Bid)
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
ESTIMATE:$40,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:50530043-85615
PUBLICATION DATE:October 5, 2017
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:3
SUMMARY
Bidder:Roadbuilders Machinery & Supply
Grand Island, NE
Bid Security:Fidelity and Deposit Company
Exceptions:None
Bid Price:$39,900.00
cc:John Collins, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator Renae Jimenez, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Supt.
P2006
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 20172 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-318
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for one (1) Trailer
Mounted Landfill Hydro Seeder for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department,
according to specifications on file with the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2017 bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Roadbuilders Machinery & Supply of Grand Island, Nebraska
submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and specifications and
all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the net amount of
$39,900.00; and
WHEREAS, Roadbuilders Machinery & Supply’s bid is fair and reasonable for
such item.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Roadbuilders Machinery &
Supply of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $39,900.00 for one (1) Trailer Mounted
Landfill Hydro Seeder for the Solid Waste Division is hereby approved as the lowest responsive
and responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-15
#2017-319 - Approving Bid Award for Cell 3 Liner and Leachate
System at the Grand Island Regional Landfill
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Approving Bid Award for Cell 3 Liner and Leachate System at
the Grand Island Regional Landfill
Presenter(s):John Collins PW, Public Works Director
Background
The Grand Island Landfill Phase I development is comprised of four cells (Cells 1, 2, 3, and 4) of
lateral expansion that are located within a 52 acre landfill footprint. Cell 1 was constructed in
1993 and Cell 2 was constructed in 1998. Landfilling will continue in Cells 1 and 2 until
intermediate and final grades are achieved. Cell 3 will need to be constructed within the next
year, and the project will be paid from our restricted fund account. Cell 4 will be constructed
when filling in Cell 3 nears completion or as facility operations warrant.
On September 11, 2017 the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department advertised for
bids for Cell 3 Liner and Leachate System Grand Island Regional Landfill. There were nineteen
(19) potential bidders for this project.
Discussion
Six (6) bids were received and opened on October 19, 2017. The bids were submitted in
compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications. A summary of the bids is shown below.
Base Bid Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Alternate 3 Alternate 4
Van Kirk Bros. Contracting of Sutton, NE $2,794,710.00 $66,430.00 $114,380.00 $80,080.00 $37,550.00
BSB Construction, Inc. of Curtis, NE $2,953,507.00 $84,511.00 $182,875.00 $125,125.00 $28,304.00
Myers Construction, Inc. of Broken Bow, NE $3,120,503.00 $53,214.00 $110,523.00 $78,169.00 $28,300.00
Smoky Hill Construction of Salina, KS $3,624,421.56 $49,227.50 $104,185.00 $75,055.00 $28,660.00
Veit & Company, Inc. of Rogers, MN $3,790,678.00 $56,000.00 $119,700.00 $83,720.00 $33,050.00
Ryan Incorporated Central of Janesville, WI $3,962,582.00 $52,727.50 $109,060.00 $77,350.00 $28,140.00
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Staff recommendation is to award the Base Bid and Alternates 1-4 to Van Kirk Bros. Contracting
of Sutton, Nebraska with their bid being both the lowest responsible and well below the engineer
estimate.
There are sufficient funds in Account No. 50530043-85608 to fund this project.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve awarding a contract to Van Kirk
Bros. Contracting of Sutton, Nebraska in the amount of $3,093,150.00 as the low compliant bid
that meets specifications.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid award.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE:October 19, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.
FOR:Cell 3 Liner & Leachate System at the Regional Landfill
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
ESTIMATE:$4,000,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:50530043-85608
PUBLICATION DATE:September 11, 2017
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:19
SUMMARY
Bidder:BSB Construction, Inc.Ryan Incorporated Central
Curtis, NE Janesville, WI
Bid Security:Inland Insurance Co.Travelers Casualty & Surety Co.
Exceptions:None None
Bid Price:
Section A:$2,953,507.00 $3,962.582.00
Section B Alt. 1:$ 84,511.00 $ 52,727.50
Section C Alt. 2:$ 182,875.00 $ 109,060.00
Section D Alt. 3:$ 125,125.00 $ 77,350.00
Section E Alt. 4:$ 28,304.00 $ 28,140.00
Bidder:Van Kirk Bros. Contracting Myers Construction, Inc.
Sutton, NE Broken Bow, NE
Bid Security:Universal Surety Co.Inland Insurance Co.
Exceptions:Noted None
Bid Price:
Section A:$2,794,710.00 $3,120,503.00
Section B Alt. 1:$ 66,430.00 $ 53,214.00
Section C Alt. 2:$ 114,380.00 $ 110,523.00
Section D Alt. 3:$ 80,080.00 $ 78,169.00
Section E Alt. 4:$ 37,550.00 $ 28,300.00
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Bidder:Smoky Hill Construction Veit & Company, Inc.
Salina, KS Rogers, MN
Bid Security:Surety Bond CNA Surety
Exceptions:None None
Bid Price:
Section A:$3,624,421.56 $3,790,678.00
Section B Alt. 1:$ 49,227.50 $ 56,000.00
Section C Alt. 2:$ 104,185.00 $ 119,700.00
Section D Alt. 3:$ 75,055.00 $ 83,720.00
Section E Alt. 4:$ 28,660.00 $ 33,050.00
cc:John Collins, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator Renae Jimenez, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Supt.
P1999
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-319
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Cell 3 Liner and
Leachate System at the Grand island Regional Landfill, according to plans and specifications on
file with the City Engineer/Public Works Director; and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2017 bids were received, opened, and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Van Kirk Bros. Contracting of Sutton, Nebraska 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 $3,093,150.00; and
WHEREAS, Van Kirk Bros. Contracting’s bid was below the engineer’s estimate
for the project: and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2017/2018 budget for this
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Van Kirk Bros. Contracting
of Sutton, Nebraska in the amount of $3,093,150.00 for Cell 3 Liner and Leachate System at the
Grand Island Regional Landfill us hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute a contract with such contractor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-16
#2017-320 - Approving Bid Award for One (1) 2018 Transfer
Trailer for the Solid Waste Division
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Approving Bid Award for One (1) 2018 Solid Waste
Transfer Trailer for the Solid Waste Division of the
Public Works Department
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On October 11, 2017 the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for bids for one (1) 2018 Solid Waste Transfer Trailer.
Discussion
Two (2) bids were received and opened on November 2, 2017. The Solid Waste Division
of the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the Attorney’s office
reviewed the bids that were received. The transfer trailer bid by Wilkens Industries of
Morris, MN meets all of the specifications. This transfer trailer is a front-line piece of
equipment that is utilized on a daily basis for hauling solid waste from the transfer station
to the landfill for disposal.
This trailer will replace the 2008 model transfer trailer that is being traded with this
purchase. The 2008 model year transfer trailer that is being traded is in need of several
repairs to the hydraulic walking floor and other items which would cost thousands of
dollars to repair/replace/upgrade. This piece of equipment is beyond its useful life and
will not be cost effective to repair.
BIDDER BASE PRICE TRADE-IN NET COST
Wilkens Industries, Inc. of
Morris, Minnesota
$73,458.00 $16,500.00 $56,958.00
Ken’s Truck Repair, Inc. of
Chebanse, Illinois
$80,331.50 $0 $80,331.50
Funds were budgeted for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 and are available in Account No.
50530040-85625. A picture of the trailer to be traded in is below.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of one (1) 2018
Solid Waste Transfer Trailer from Wilkens Industries of Morris, Minnesota for the net
cost of $56,958.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE:November 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:(1) 2018 Solid Waste Transfer Trailer
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
ESTIMATE:85,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:50530040-85625
PUBLICATION DATE:October 11, 2017
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:9
SUMMARY
Bidder:Wilkens Industries Inc.Ken’s Truck Repair Inc.
Morris, MN Chebanse, IL
Bid Security:Cashiers Check Cashiers Check
Exceptions:None Noted
Bid Price:$73,458.00 $80,331.50
Trade-In:$16,500.00 N/A___
Total Bid:$56,958.00 $80,331.50
cc:John Collins, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator Renae Jimenez, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Supt.
P2008
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 20172 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-320
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for one (1) 2018 Solid
Waste Transfer Trailer for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department, according
to specifications on file with the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2017 bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Wilkens Industries of Morris, Minnesota submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and specifications and all other statutory
requirements contained therein, such bid being in the net amount of $56,958.00; and
WHEREAS, such net amount accounts for the trade-in value of $16.500.00 for
the 2008 Wilkens transfer trailer; and
WHEREAS, Wilkens Industries’s bid is fair and reasonable for such item.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Wilkens Industries of
Morris, Minnesota in the net amount of $56,958.00 for one (1) 2018 Solid Waste Transfer Trailer
is hereby approved as the lowest responsive and responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-17
#2017-321 - Approving Bid Award for One (1) 2019 90,000 GVW
Conventional Truck-Tractor for the Solid Waste Division
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Approving Purchase of One (1) 2019 Model 90,000
GVW Conventional Truck-Tractor for the Solid Waste
Division of the Public Works Department
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The Solid Waste Division budgeted for one (1) 2019 Model 90,000 GVW Conventional
Truck-Tractor in the 2017/2018 FY to replace a 2008 Sterling truck-tractor, which has
approximately 9,500 hours. This piece of equipment is utilized on a daily basis for
hauling solid waste from the transfer station to the landfill for disposal.
The current truck-tractor unit will be traded in for the new piece of equipment.
Discussion
The City of Grand Island City Council approved the use of the National Joint Powers
Alliance Buying Group (NJPA) with Resolution 2014-326.
To meet competitive bidding requirements, the Solid Waste Division obtained pricing
from the NJPA Contract No. 081716-NVS awarded to Hansen International Truck, Inc.
of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Public Works staff is recommending the purchase of one (1) 2019 Model 90,000 GVW
Conventional Truck-Tractor from Hansen International, Inc. in the amount of
$107,100.00, accounting for a $12,000.00 trade-in of the current piece of equipment, the
final purchase price is $95,100.00. Following is a picture of the 2008 Sterling truck-
tractor that is to be traded.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of one (1) 2019
Model 90,000 GVW Conventional Truck-Tractor for the Solid Waste Division in the
amount of $107,100.00, minus $12,000.00 trade-in of the current piece of equipment,
resulting in the final purchase price of $95,100.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 20172 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-321
WHEREAS, the National Joint Powers Alliance Buying Group was utilized to
secure competitive bids for one (1) 2019 Model 90,000 GVW Conventional Truck-Tractor by
the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the National Joint Powers Alliance Buying Group Contract No.
081716-NVS was awarded to Hansen International, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has recommended the purchase of
one (1) 2019 Model 90,000 GVW Conventional Truck-Tractor from Hansen International, Inc.
of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $107,100.00, minus $12,000.00 trade-in of the
current piece of equipment, resulting in the final purchase price of $95,100.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of one (1) 2019 Model
90,000 GVW Conventional Truck-Tractor from Hansen International, Inc. is hereby approved.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-18
#2017-322 - Approving Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer Collection
System Rehabilitation - Various Locations Project No. 2017-S-2B
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Approving Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer Collection System
Rehabilitation – Various Locations; Project No. 2017-S-2B
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On September 8, 2017 the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department advertised for
bids for Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation – Various Locations; Project No. 2017-
S-2B.
Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation-Various Locations; Project No. 2017-S-2A, the
initial phase of this work was awarded, to The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska in the amount of $304,380.16 on May 23, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-151.
This second phase of the project, 2017S-2B, is for rehabilitation work for fixing cracks and leaks
in the existing pipe with a cast in place liner that will be run inside the existing pipe. Open
excavation for this project is not planned and crews will gain access to complete this work
through existing manholes. This is a specialized process which is becoming very popular across
the country with the continued aging of infrastructure.
There are approximately 230 miles of gravity sewer within the City of Grand Island’s collection
system. The majority of this infrastructure is between 26 and 75 years old, and between 8 and 18
inches in diameter. The majority of the sanitary sewer rehabilitations are related to old clay tile
pipe and or damaged / dilapidated manholes.
Discussion
Five (5) bids were received and opened on October 18, 2017. The Engineering Division of the
Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the City’s Attorney’s Office have
reviewed the bids that were received. A summary of the bids is shown below.
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Bidder Bid
Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC of Hudson, IA $433,786.75
Insituform Technologies of Chesterfield, MO $452,790.10
Midlands Contracting of Kearney, NE $561,922.00
Lametti & Sons, Inc. of Hugo, MN $566,987.50
Visu-Sewer, Inc. of Pewaukee, WI $613,606.00
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the bid award to the low compliant
bidder, Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC of Hudson, Iowa in the total amount of
$433,786.75.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid award.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE:October 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation – Various
Locations Project No. 2017-S-2B
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
ESTIMATE:$684,964.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:53030055-85213
PUBLICATION DATE:September 8, 2017
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:10
SUMMARY
Bidder:Lametti & Sons, Inc.Insituform Technologies
Hugo, MN Chesterfield, MO
Bid Security:Hartford Accident Travelers Casualty
Exceptions:None None
Bid Price:$566,987.50 $452,790.10
Bidder:Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC Visu-Sewer, Inc.
Hudson, IA Pewaukee, WI
Bid Security:Merchants Bonding Merchants Bonding
Exceptions:None None
Bid Price:$433,786.75 $613,606.00
Bidder:Midlands Contracting
Kearney, NE
Bid Security:Travelers Casualty
Exceptions:None
Bid Price:$561,922.00
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cc:John Collins, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Assist.
Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator Renae Griffiths, Finance Director
Tara Bevard, Wastewater Project Manager
P2003
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-322
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Sanitary Sewer
Collection System Rehabilitation – Various Locations; Project No. 2017-S-2B, according to
plans and specifications on file with the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2017 bids were received, opened, and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC of Hudson, Iowa 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 $433,786.75; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC’s bid for such project is
considered fair and reasonable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Municipal Pipe Tool
Company, LLC of Hudson, Iowa in the amount of $433,786.75 for Sanitary Sewer Collection
System Rehabilitation – Various Locations; Project No. 2017-S-2B is hereby approved as the
lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute a contract with such contractor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-19
#2017-323 - Approving Acquisition of Detention Cell Land in
Outlot A, Kurz Subdivision at 815 Superior Street (Grand Island
Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc.)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-9.
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-323
WHEREAS, detention cell land is needed by the City of Grand Island, from
Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for public storm water drainage; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 14, 2017 for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of the detention cell land consisting of all of Outlot A in
Kurz Subdivision, City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island, be and
hereby is, authorized to acquire detention cell land from Grand Island Area Habitat for
Humanity, Inc., on the above described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-20
#2017-324 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Shady
Bend Road Drainage; Project No. 2017-D-2
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Shady
Bend Road Drainage; Project No. 2017-D-2
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Van Kirk Bros. Contracting of Sutton, Nebraska was awarded a $122,404.00 contract for
construction of Shady Bend Road Drainage; Project No. 2017-D-2 on April 25, 2017 via
Resolution No. 2017-126.
On September 12, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-246, City Council approved Change
Order No. 1 to address materials, labor and equipment for removal and disposal of trees
in the amount of $10,750.00, resulting in a revised contract amount of $133,154.00.
The drainage improvements were performed on Shady Bend Road between Seedling
Mile Road and US Highway 30. These improvements were made in response to Wetzel
Street resident requests.
Work commenced on July 27, 2017 and was completed on August 25, 2017.
Discussion
The project was completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of
the contract, plans and specifications. Construction was completed with an underrun of
$4,854.57, for a total cost of $128,299.43. Additional project costs are shown below.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 105.48
The Diamond Engineering Company Potholing $ 1,785.00
Olsson Associates Construction Observation $ 5,835.22
Additional Costs = $ 7,725.70
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final
Completion for Shady Bend Road Drainage; Project No. 2017-D-2.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for Shady Bend Road Drainage;
Project No. 2017-D-2.
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ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
Shady Bend Road Drainage; Project No. 2017-D-2
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
November 14, 2017
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that Shady Bend Road Drainage; Project No. 2017-D-2 has been fully completed by
Van Kirk Bros. Contracting of Sutton, Nebraska under the contract dated May 1, 2017. The work has
been completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of said contract and
complies with the contract, the plans and specifications. The work is hereby accepted for the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, by me as Public Works Director in accordance with the provisions of Section
16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
Item
No.Description Total
Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost
Base Bid Section
1 18" RCP 1,200.00 LF $ 48.00 $ 57,600.00
2 18" PIPE FLARED END SECTION 2.00 EA $ 638.00 $ 1,276.00
3 BUILD JUNCTION BOX, STD PLAN NO. 128 4.00 EA $ 2,850.00 $ 11,400.00
4 BUILD AREA INLET 2.00 EA $ 2,000.00 $ 4,000.00
5 REMOVE & REPLACE ASPHALTIC CONCRETE 20.47 SY $ 65.00 $ 1,330.55
6 REMOVE & REPLACE DRIVEWAY 86.43 SY $ 60.00 $ 5,185.80
7 REMOVE & REPLACE CURB & GUTTER 235.00 LF $ 25.00 $ 5,875.00
8 REMOVE & REPLACE SIDEWALK 683.50 SF $ 4.65 $ 3,178.28
9 COMMON EXCAVATION 630.00 CY $ 10.00 $ 6,300.00
10 REMOVE & RESET CHAIN LINK FENCE 87.00 LF $ 20.00 $ 1,740.00
11 LOWER WATER SERVICE 1.00 EA $ 685.00 $ 685.00
12 REMOVE, RELOCATE, RESET MAILBOXES 6.00 EA $ 100.00 $ 600.00
13 SEEDING 0.75 AC $ 2,500.00 $ 1,875.00
14 GRAVEL SURFACING (2") 69.00 TON $ 20.00 $ 1,380.00
15 BARRICADE, TYPE II 462.00 BDAY $ 0.75 $ 346.50
16 BARRICADE, TYPE III 96.00 BDAY $ 3.00 $ 288.00
17 TEMPORARY SIGN 336.00 BDAY $ 3.50 $ 1,176.00
18 PLACE SILT FENCE 36.00 LF $ 5.00 $ 180.00
19 EROSION CONTROL BLANKET, TYPE 1D 2,202.00 SY $ 1.65 $ 3,633.30
20 SEDIMENT & EROSION CONTROL 1.00 LS $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00
21 MOBILIZATION 1.00 LS $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00
Total Base Bid = $ 117,549.43
Change Order No. 1
CO1-1 REMOVE TREES & ADDITIONAL GRADING 1.00 LS $10,750.00 $ 10,750.00
Total Change Order No. 1 = $ 10,750.00
Base Bid Total = $ 128,299.43
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Additional Costs:
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 105.48
The Diamond Engineering Company Potholing $ 1,785.00
Olsson Associates Construction Observation $ 5,835.22
Additional Costs = $ 7,725.70
Grand Total = $ 136,025.13
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Final Completion for Shady Bend Road
Drainage; Project No. 2017-D-2 be approved.
_________________________________________ _____________________________________
John Collins – City Engineer/Public Works Director Jeremy L. Jensen – Mayor
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-324
WHEREAS, the City Engineering/Public Works Director for the City of Grand
Island issued a Certificate of Final Completion for Shady Bend Road Drainage; Project No.
2017-D-2 certifying that Van Kirk Bros. Contracting of Sutton, Nebraska, under contract, has
completed such project for the total construction amount of $128,299.43; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the
acceptance of the project; and
WHEREAS, additional project costs equate to $7,725.70, as shown
ADDITIONAL COSTS
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 105.48
The Diamond Engineering Company Potholing $ 1,785.00
Olsson Associates Construction Observation $ 5,835.22
Additional Costs = $ 7,725.70
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the City
Engineer/Public Works Director, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1.The Certificate of Final Completion for Shady Bend Road Drainage; Project No.
2017-D-2, in the amount of $136,025.13 is hereby confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-21
#2017-325 - Approving Amendment No. 2 with HDR Engineering,
Inc. for Engineering Services Related to Cell 3 Liner Construction
at the Grand Island Regional Landfill
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Approving Amendment No. 2 with HDR Engineering,
Inc. for Engineering Services Related to Cell 3 Liner
Construction at the Grand Island Regional Landfill
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The Grand Island Landfill Phase I development is comprised of four cells (Cells 1, 2, 3,
and 4) of lateral expansion that are located within a 52 acre landfill footprint. Cell 1 was
constructed in 1993 and Cell 2 was constructed in 1998. Landfilling will continue in
Cells 1 and 2 until intermediate and final grades are achieved. Cell 3 will need to be
constructed within the next year, and the project will be paid from our restricted fund
account. Cell 4 will be constructed when filling in Cell 3 nears completion or as facility
operations warrant.
On January 24, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-12, City Council approved an agreement
between the City and HDR Engineering, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska for engineering
services related to Cell 3 Liner Construction at the Grand Island Regional Landfill, in the
amount of $126,570.00.
On June 13, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-168, City Council approved Amendment No.
1 to the original engineering services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. to add the
design and specifications for a new leachate control room, while removing the optional
permit modification provided for in the original scope. Amendment No. 1 resulted in an
agreement decrease of $17,160.00, for a revised agreement amount of $109,410.00.
Discussion
It is now necessary to add construction phase services, which consist of onsite
observation and testing during the construction of Cell 3 Liner and Leachate System at
the Grand Island Regional Landfill.
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Summary of Amendment No. 2-
Original Agreement = $126,570.00
Amendment No. 1 =($17,160.00)
Add Construction Phase Services =$230,500.00
Revised Agreement = $339,910.00
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the
agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska, for a revised agreement
amount of $339,910.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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AMENDMENT NO. 2
Exhibit A
Scope of Services
Grand Island Regional Landfill
Cell 3 Liner Design & Construction Phase Services
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement, City Purchase Order #33617-00
As part of the future Additional Services listed in the Agreement, construction period services are
provided in this Amendment No. 2.
Task 5 – Basic Construction Phase Services
Objective:
The key objective is to document that the intent of the design and contract documents are realized with
the desired quality and the agreed upon price for the Cell 3 liner and to obtain the quality assurance
documentation necessary for the NDEQ to approve the construction.
HDR Activities:
Develop a Construction Quality Assurance Manual (CQAM) for use in managing construction activities
and gathering required documentation, including material testing, personnel responsibilities, sampling
methods and documentation requirements.
Conduct a pre-construction and up to five progress meetings with City staff, the contractor and
subcontractors during the construction period. Communications will be supplemented with bi-weekly
conference calls scheduled between the meetings.
HDR will perform a substantial completion inspection meeting (punchlist) and final completion
inspection meeting.
HDR will be responsible for construction contract administration and documentation, processing of
change orders, review of request for substitutions or change proposals, review and maintenance of shop-
drawings and review of Contractor-provided “as-recorded” drawings. HDR will prepare, process, and
recommend payment requests and change orders.
HDR will also provide interpretation and consulting on design modifications. This will include resolution
meetings with City staff and the contractor and site visits by the designers (assume 2 site visits/meetings
total).
At the completion of construction, HDR will prepare written reports of construction quality assurance
documentation for Cell 3 liner necessary for acceptance and approval by the NDEQ and provide copies of
such documentation to the City.
Meetings:
These would include one (1) pre-construction meeting, five (5) progress meetings during liner
construction, one (1) substantial completion meeting, two (2) design modification resolution meetings,
and one (1) final inspection meeting.
Deliverables:
· Agenda and meeting notes including distribution to all meeting attendees
· Copies of completed pay requests and change orders for processing by the City
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· Copies of shop drawings and contractor submittals released for distribution
· Final Construction Quality Assurance Documentation Report for Cell 3 liner with a transmittal
letter to NDEQ, certified by a Nebraska Professional Engineer (2 hard copies to NDEQ; 1 hard
copy and 1 electronic copy to City)
· “As recorded” drawings with a reproducible AutoCAD (CADD) format
Key Understandings:
· The number of meetings and quality control/quality assurance documentation and processing is
based on an assumed construction duration of four months.
· City will provide the hard copies of the Contract Documents to the selected contractor.
Task 6 – Resident Construction Observation and Testing Services
Objective:
The key objective is to provide a competent and experienced full-time resident project representative to
document that the intent of the design and contract documents for the lateral expansion are realized with
the desired quality and the agreed upon price.
HDR Activities:
HDR will provide construction observation person (resident project representative) during the liner
construction period. These services will consist of the following:
· Preparation of daily and weekly observation reports
· Review of site conditions and document ongoing activities and corrective actions
· Assist in issuing field orders and change proposal requests
· Conduct progress meetings
· Observe site work and earthwork construction
· Review stored materials for proper storage and payment
· Coordinate with testing firm for QA testing
· Verify material quantities associated with contractor’s invoices
· Maintain progressive punch list
· Review and document schedule status
· Review of surveys provided by Contractor
HDR will subcontract with Benesch to provide testing services and periodic construction observation.
These services will consist of the following:
· Conduct pre-construction survey of Cell 3 area
· Periodic observation of bulk excavation/earthwork construction
· Conduct soils sampling and construction quality assurance testing for the test pad, clay liner and
granular drainage layer at frequencies required by the Grand Island Regional Landfill CQA Plan–
services will also include completion of such testing
· Compile field and lab test data
A full-time resident project representative (60 hours per week for 20 weeks) has been budgeted based on
the contract documents and the level of required oversight. Periodic observation during bulk excavation
is budgeted at 40 hours (10 hours per month for 4 months). During the test pad construction, an
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additional technician (from Benesch) has been budgeted (20 hours) to assist in the testing. Benesch will
provide technician from their Grand Island office and material testing services from their Lincoln office.
Prepare written summaries of construction quality control and quality assurance documentation provided
during this period of service. Field reports and photos will be posted to a Dropbox.com folder maintained
for the project.
Meetings:
Includes the five (5) progress meetings during liner construction. Other meetings included in Task 5.
Deliverables:
· Daily field reports and documentation
· Weekly summary reports
· Supporting documentation for “as recorded” drawings
· Coordination and maintenance of field test reports and quality assurance activities
· Photographic documentation
Key Understandings:
· Services include on-site construction observation, material testing, and preparing field records of
ongoing construction activities.
· Quality assurance surveying, testing and documentation preparation will be outlined in the
CQAM.
· Quality control/quality assurance surveying will be completed by a licensed surveyor under the
construction contractor and reviewed by HDR for compliance with the CQAM and the Cell 3
liner contract documents.
· HDR has assumed a single construction contractor and all of the liner construction work will
occur in 2018. It is possible that bulk excavation by the contractor may begin during fall of 2017.
Construction observation will not be provided during bulk excavation; periodic site visits are
assumed.
Schedule
Notice to Proceed is anticipated to begin in November 2017. Full time observation will not begin until
the start of recompacted clay liner which will be after March 15, 2018. Substantial Completion for the
Contractor is scheduled for August 10, 2018 with Final Completion by October 31, 2018.
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Compensation
The following table was developed to show the adjustment in fee as a result of the changes to the scope of
services as described in this Amendment No. 2.
· The estimated fee for new Tasks 5 and 6 is Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Five Hundred dollars
($230,500.00), not-to-exceed without written authorization of the City.
HDR will continue to invoice the City on a per diem plus Reimbursable Expenses basis pursuant to the
Agreement. Compensation terms are defined in the Agreement between the City and HDR.
Amendment No. 2 Fee Estimate Table
Amended Contract Fee (Amendment No. 1) $109,410
Amendment No. 2:
Task 5 – Basic Construction Phase Services $51,100
Task 6 – Resident Construction Observation and Testing
Services
$179,400
Amendment No. 2 Fee Adjustment $230,500
Amended Total Contract Fee $339,910
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the ______day of
____________________ 2017.
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NE
“OWNER”
BY:
NAME:
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
HDR ENGINEERING, INC.
“ENGINEER”
BY:
NAME:
Matthew B. Tondl, PE
TITLE:
Senior Vice President
ADDRESS:
8404 Indian Hills Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-325
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-12, City Council
approved an agreement between the City of Grand Island and HDR Engineering, Inc. of Omaha,
Nebraska for engineering services related to Cell 3 Liner Construction at the Grand Island
Regional Landfill, in the amount of $126,570.00; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-168, City Council
approved Amendment No. 1 to the original agreement resulting in an agreement decrease of
$17,160.00, for a revised agreement amount of $109,410.00; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to add construction phase services, which consist
of onsite observation and testing during the construction of Cell 3 Liner and Leachate System;
and
WHEREAS, such modifications to the original agreement are detailed in
Amendment No. 2 and result in an agreement increase of $230,500.00, for a revised agreement
amount of $339,910.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Amendment No. 2 to the Engineering
Services Agreement between the City of Grand Island and HDR Engineering, Inc. of Omaha,
Nebraska for engineering services related to Cell 3 Liner Construction at the Grand Island
Regional Landfill, in the amount of $230,500.00, is hereby approved for a revised agreement
amount of $339,910.00.
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, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-22
#2017-326 - Approving FTE Title Change from Public Works
CADD Operator to Public Works Engineering Technician for the
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Consideration of Approving FTE Title Change from
Public Works CADD Operator to Public Works
Engineering Technician for the Engineering Division of
the Public Works Department
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The City Council approves a FTE schedule annually as part of the City Budget process.
This schedule specifies the number and titles of positions that are approved to be filled
during the budget year. A Salary Ordinance is then brought forward for Council approval
to specify the wages that will be paid for the positions that have been approved.
Discussion
The Public Works Department is requesting to move the CADD Operator FTE to an
Engineering Technician FTE to allow for more flexibility in duties assigned to the
employee. This position is currently unfilled.
The current CADD Operator description limits the field work this position is expected to
perform. With the increasing number of projects the department is working on the
Engineering Technician description allows for more versatility in the position by
performing an array of duties both inside and outside the office. Such title change will not
increase the already approved FTE schedule with the Engineering Division of the Public
Works Department, nor will it impact the approved 2017/2018 budget in a negative
manner. The Engineering Technician salary range at $21.68-$30.58 per hour is less than
the CADD Operator salary range of $21.74-$31.26 per hour.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the FTE title change from
Public Works CADD Operator to Public Works Engineering Technician for the
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-326
WHEREAS, the City approves the FTE’s for each department as part of the
budget process; and
WHEREAS, an amendment is required to allow changes to be made to the FTE
schedule; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has requested to reallocate one FTE
from the Public Works CADD Operator to the Public Works Engineering Technician.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute the FTE Amendment.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-23
#2017-327 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement at 2124 N
Lafayette Avenue (Grand Island Public School District)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-10.
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-327
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island,
from Grand Island Public School District, at 2124 North Lafayette Avenue, City of Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska and more particularly described as follows:
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN PART OF SCARFF’S ADDITION TO WEST LAWN, CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 4, SCARFF’S ADDITION TO
WEST LAWN, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST ALONG
THE SOUTH LINE OF BLOCK 4, BLOCK 3, AND BLOCK 2, SCARFF’S ADDITION TO
WEST LAWN, TO A POINT BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 2,
SCARFF’S ADDITION TO WEST LAWN; THENCE SOUTH 30 FEET ALONG THE WEST
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LAFAYETTE AVENUE; THENCE WEST AND PARALLEL TO
SAID SOUTH LINE OF BLOCK 4, BLOCK 3, AND BLOCK 2, SCARFF’S ADDITION TO
WEST LAWN, TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CUSTER AVENUE
AND SAID POINT BEING 30 FEET SOUTH OF SAID SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK
4, SCARFF’S ADDITION TO WEST LAWN; THENCE NORTH, ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE OF CUSTER AVENUE, 30 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID EASEMENT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 32,278 SQUARE FEET OR 0.74
ACRES MORE OR LESS.
WHEREAS, an Agreement for the public utility easement has been reviewed and
approved by the City Legal Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to enter into the Agreement for the public utility easement on the above
described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-24
#2017-328 - Approving Purchase of One (1) 2018 Front End Wheel
Loader for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works
Department
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jeff Wattier, Solid Waste Superintendent
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Approving Purchase of One (1) 2018 Front End Wheel
Loader for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works
Department
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
The Solid Waste Division budgeted for one (1) 2018 Front End Wheel Loader in the
2017/2018 FY to replace a 2008 Caterpillar 938H wheel loader, which has approximately
4,800 hours and one (1) 4 cubic yard capacity grapple bucket with Caterpillar Fusion
coupler. This loader is a front-line piece of equipment that is utilized on a daily basis for
loading transfer trailers hauling solid waste from the transfer station to the landfill for
disposal.
Discussion
The City of Grand Island City Council approved the use of the National Joint Powers
Alliance Buying Group (NJPA) with Resolution 2014-326.
To meet competitive bidding requirements, the Solid Waste Division obtained pricing
from the NJPA Contract No. 032515-CAT awarded to NMC/Nebraska Machinery
Company of Doniphan, Nebraska.
Public Works staff is recommending the purchase of one (1) 2018 Front End Wheel
Loader from NMC/Nebraska Machinery Company in the amount of $253,155.00,
accounting for a $65,500.00 trade-in of the current piece of equipment, the final purchase
price is $187,655.00. NMC/Nebraska Machinery Company does guarantee a purchase
back (trade-in) amount for the new piece of equipment, as detailed below.
1 year or 1,000 hours = $140,000.00
2 year or 2,000 hours = $129,000.00
3 years or 3,000 hours = $118,000.00
4 years or 4,250 hours = $106,000.00
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Following is a picture of the 2008 Caterpillar 938H wheel loader with approximately
4,800 operating hours that is to be traded.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of one (1) 2018
Front End Wheel Loader for the Solid Waste Division in the amount of $253,155.00,
minus $65,500.00 trade-in of the current piece of equipment, resulting in the final
purchase price of $187,655.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 20172 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-328
WHEREAS, the National Joint Powers Alliance Buying Group was utilized to
secure competitive bids for one (1) 2018 Front End Wheel Loader for the Solid Waste Division
of the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the National Joint Powers Alliance Buying Group Contract No.
032515-CAT was awarded to NMC/Nebraska Machinery Company of Doniphan, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has recommended the purchase of
one (1) 2018 Front End Wheel Loader from NMC/Nebraska Machinery Company of Doniphan,
Nebraska in the amount of $253,155.00, minus $65,500.00 trade-in of the current piece of
equipment, resulting in the final purchase price of $187,655.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of one (1) 2018 Front
End Wheel Loader from NMC/Nebraska Machinery Company of Doniphan, Nebraska is hereby
approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-25
#2017-329 - Approving Long Term Disability Contract Renewal
Staff Contact: Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Approving Renewal of Long Term Disability Policy
Presenter(s):Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director
Background
The City of Grand Island provides Long Term Disability coverage to employees as
agreed to through labor agreements or as approved in the Personnel Rules. The City has
contracted with Cigna Group Insurance since 2010 to provide this coverage. The current
rate for coverage is .20 cents per $100 of wages. The contract with Cigna will expire at
midnight on November 30, 2017.
Discussion
Cigna has provided a valuable benefit to a number of employees at the City of Grand
Island. Cigna has offered a two-year contract extension at the negotiated price of $0.255
cents per $100 of covered payroll. The current loss ratio continues to trend high due to
claim experience. Based on review of the group’s current performance, it is
recommended that the City accept the two-year extension at the new rate.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the contract with Cigna Group
Insurance companies to provide Long Term Disability coverage.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the contract with Cigna Group Insurance companies to provide Long
Term Disability Insurance coverage.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-329
Whereas, the City provides long term disability insurance to employees as
prescribed in labor agreements and as authorized by the City of Grand Island Personnel
Rules; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has maintained a contract with
Cigna Group Insurance since December 1, 2010 and has been offered a two-year renewal
contract with a $0.255 per $100 covered payroll price increase; and
WHEREAS, the cost for Long Term Disability Insurance benefits will be
$0.255 per $100 of wages; and
WHEREAS, the proposed rate is guaranteed for a two year contract
period; and
WHEREAS, the contract will commence on December 1, 2017 and will
renew annually through November 30, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Long term
Disability Insurance contract with Cigna Group Insurance is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item G-26
#2017-330 - Approving Adoption of the 2017 Hazard Mitigation
Plan
Staff Contact:
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Jon Rosenlund, Director of Emergency Management
Meeting:November 14, 2017
Subject:Approving Adoption of the 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Presenter(s):Jon Rosenlund, Director of Emergency Management
Background
The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that local jurisdictions have a
Hazard Mitigation Plan in order to identify local hazards and methods that these hazards
could be mitigated. Working with the Central Platte Natural Resources District, Hall
County, the City of Grand Island and other Hall County jurisdictions have completed an
update of the local Hazard Mitigation Plan for adoption by the City. This Plan adoption is
valid with FEMA for 5 years.
Discussion
The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that local jurisdictions have a
Hazard Mitigation Plan in order to identify local hazards and methods that these hazards
could be mitigated. Plans are reviewed by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency
and then the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Once approved by
FEMA, the plan is valid for 5 years and must be renewed following that time.
Working with the Central Platte Natural Resources District, Hall County, the City of
Grand Island and other Hall County political subdivisions have completed an update of
the local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan includes the efforts and information for many
jurisdictions along the Central Platte River and received input from dozens of
jurisdictions.
Mitigation projects identified in the Plan are not a requirement for the City to complete in
a specified time, but are the City’s stated priorities for mitigation efforts should resources
and opportunities avail themselves. Thus, the City is not committed to any specific
expenditures by adopting this Plan, but projects identified therein are eligible for Federal
and State grant funding. This Plan adoption is valid with FEMA for 5 years and will be
reviewed and renewed in 5 years’ time. Failure to have an adopted hazard mitigation plan
will make a jurisdiction ineligible for FEMA post disaster funding in case of a major
disaster.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council adopt the Central Platte NRD Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the 2017 Central Platte NRD Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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HALL COUNTY APPENDIX
CENTRAL PLATTE NRD MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
HALL COUNTY APPENDIX
CENTRAL PLATTE NRD MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
AUGUST 2017
HALL COUNTY APPENDIX
CENTRAL PLATTE NRD MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
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CONTENTS
PLAN OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................... 1
HALL COUNTY ........................................................................................................... 3
VILLAGE OF ALDA ...................................................................................................23
VILLAGE OF CAIRO .................................................................................................37
VILLAGE OF DONIPHAN ...........................................................................................51
DONIPHAN-TRUMBULL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ...............................................65
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND ..........................................................................................75
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ............................................................95
CITY OF WOOD RIVER...........................................................................................107
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PLAN OVERVIEW
This plan is an update to the Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Multi-Hazard Mitigation
Plan (HMP) approved in 2012. The plan update was developed in compliance with the requirements of the
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000).
Hazard mitigation planning is a process in which hazards are identified and profiled, people and facilities
at risk are identified and assessed for threats and potential vulnerabilities, and strategies and mitigation
measures are identified. The goal of the process is to reduce risk and vulnerability, to lessen impacts to life,
the economy, and infrastructure. Hazard mitigation planning increases the ability of communities to
effectively function in the face of natural and manmade disasters.
The potential for disaster losses and the probability of occurrence of natural and manmade hazards present
a significant concern for the communities participating in this plan update. The driving motivation behind
the update of this hazard mitigation plan is to reduce vulnerability and the likelihood of impacts to the
health, safety, and welfare of all citizens in the planning area. To this end, the Regional Planning Team
reviewed, updated, and approved goals and objectives which helped guide the process of identifying both
broad-based and community-specific mitigation strategies and projects that will, if implemented, reduce
their vulnerability and help build stronger, more resilient communities. The goals and objectives for this
plan update are as follows:
Goal 1: Protect Public Health and Safety from Natural Hazard Events
Objective 1.1: Provide Adequate Public Safe Rooms and Post-Disaster Storm Shelters
Objective 1.2: Improve/Provide Adequate Backup and Emergency Generators
Objective 1.3: Improve Warning Systems
Objective 1.4: Improve Emergency Communication Systems
Objective 1.5: Improve Electrical Service
Objective 1.6: Develop Emergency Snow/Evacuation Routes
Objective 1.7: Study/Improve Drinking Water Supply
Objective 1.8: Reduce Water Demand/Improve Drought Education
Objective 1.9: Improve Response to Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Incidents
Objective 1.10: Improve Flood/Dam Failure Warning System
Goal 2: Protect Existing and New Properties from Natural Hazard Events
Objective 2.1: Reduce Bottleneck/Flow Restrictions
Objective 2.2: Reduce Wildfire Damage
Objective 2.3: Reduce Stormwater Damage
Objective 2.4: Develop/Update Floodplain Information
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Objective 2.5: Reduce Damages in Floodplain
Objective 2.6: Facility Flood Proofing
Objective 2.7: Reduce Tree Damage & Damage from Trees
Objective 2.8: Evaluate Stream Channelization/Bank Stabilization
Objective 2.9: Improve Construction Standards and Building Survivability
Objective 2.10: Evaluate and Improve Berm, Floodwall and/or Levee
Goal 3: Increase Public Awareness and Education about Natural Hazard Events
Objective 3.1: Community Education and Awareness
Objective 3.2: Increase Soil and Water Conservation
PLAN ORGANIZATION
This HMP is comprised of three primary components:
• The regional overview, analysis, and plan documentation
• Seven participant appendices (One for each of the five participating counties plus one for the
Central Platte NRD and one for communities participating outside of the five participating counties)
• An appendix of procedural documentation and resolutions of adoption
This participant appendix includes all participating jurisdictions from Hall County, which includes
jurisdictional-specific information for each participant. Additional information regarding the planning
process, demographics and asset inventory, regional risk assessment and methodology, mitigation strategy,
and plan implementation and maintenance can be found in the regional portion of the plan.
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PARTICIPANT SECTION
FOR
HALL COUNTY
Central Platte NRD
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
August 2017
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LOCAL PLANNING TEAM
Table HAL.1 provides the list of participating members that comprised the Hall County local planning
team. Members of the planning team attended Round 1 and Round 2 meetings, and provided important
information including, but not limited to: confirming demographic information, critical facilities, future
development trends, hazard history and impacts, identifying hazards of greatest concern, and the
prioritization of mitigation actions that address the hazards at risk to the County.
Table HAL.1: Hall County Local Planning Team
Name Title Jurisdiction/Department
Jon Rosenlund Director of Emergency Management Hall County
Chad Nabity Planning Director/Floodplain Administrator Hall County
Steve Riehle Engineer Hall County Highway Department
LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY
Hall County is located in southcentral Nebraska and is bordered by Buffalo, Howard, Merrick, Hamilton,
and Adams counties. The total area of Hall County is 552 square miles. The major waterways within the
County are the Platte River, Wood River, Prairie Creek, Silver Creek, Moores Creek and Beaver Creek.
Most of Hall County lies in the valleys and plains topographic region, with the vast majority of the County’s
land characterized by agricultural fields.
CLIMATE
For Hall County, the normal high temperature for the month of July is 87.7°F. The normal low temperature
for the month of January is 14.0°F. On average, Hall County receives 26.7 inches of rain and 29.0 inches
of snowfall per year. The following table compares these climate indicators with those of the entire state.
Climate data are helpful in determining if certain events are more or less likely to occur in specific
geographic locations.
Table HAL.2: Climate Data for Hall County
Age Hall County Planning Area State of Nebraska
July Normal High Temp 87.7°F 87.0°F 88.0°F
January Normal Low Temp 14.0°F 14.2°F 12.0°F
Annual Normal
Precipitation 26.7 inches 26.65 inches 23.89 inches
Annual Normal Snowfall 29.0 inches 26.2 inches 25.9 inches
Source: NCEI Climate Data Online, 1981-2010 Climate Normals
*Precipitation includes all rain and melted snow and ice.
TRANSPORTATION
Hall County’s major transportation corridors include Interstate 80, Highways 2, 11, 30, and 281 with
railways including Union Pacific, Burlington Northern–Santa Fe, and Nebraska Central Railroad Company.
There is an airport, the Central Nebraska Regional Airport, located northeast of Grand Island.
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Figure HAL.1: Hall County Map
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DEMOGRAPHICS
The following figure displays the historical population trend from 1930 to 2014. This figure indicates that
the population of Hall County has been increasing since 1930. This is notable for hazard mitigation for
several important reasons. When population is increasing, areas of the County may experience housing
developments. Increasing populations can also represent increasing tax revenue for the County, which could
make implementation of mitigation actions possible.
Figure HAL.2: Population 1930 – 2014
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
The following table indicates that Hall County has a higher percentage of people under the age of 5 than
the state. However, Hall County has slightly lower percentages of the population between the ages of 5 and
64 and older than 64 years of age when compared to the state. Finally, the County has a lower median age
than that of the state.
Table HAL.3: Population by Age
Age Hall County State of Nebraska
<5 8.1% 7.2%
5-64 78.5% 79.2%
>64 13.4% 13.6%
Median 35.9 36.2
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010, Table DP-1
The following table indicates that the County’s median household income is higher when compared to the
State of Nebraska, however the County’s per capita income is lower than that of the state. The median home
value and rent are also lower than the rest of the state. These economic indicators are relevant to hazard
mitigation because they indicate the relative economic strength compared to the state as a whole.
27,117 27,523
32,186 35,757
42,851
47,690 48,925
53,534
58,607 60,223
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2014
(ACS)PopulationYear
Population
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Table HAL.4: Housing and Income
Hall County State of Nebraska
Median Household Income $61,677 $52,400
Per Capita Income $24,075 $27,339
Median Home Value $118,300 $130,100
Median Rent $656 $721
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP03 and DP04
According to 2010-2014 ACS 5-year estimates, the County has 23,836 housing units with 94.1 percent of
those units occupied. There are approximately 962 mobile homes in the County. The initial Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM) was developed in August 1990.
Figure HAL.3: Housing Units by Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP04
Table HAL.5: Housing Units
Jurisdiction
Total Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Occupied Vacant Owner Renter
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Hall County 22,418 94.1% 1,418 5.9% 14,326 63.9% 8,092 36.1%
Nebraska 731,347 90.8% 73,909 9.2% 486,036 66.5% 245,311 33.5%
Source: Selected Housing Characteristics: 2010 - 2014 ACS 5-year estimate
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
According to 2014 Business Patterns Census Data, Hall County had 1,822 business establishments. The
following table presents the number of establishments, number of paid employees, and the annual pay role
in thousands of dollars. This information is relevant to hazard mitigation insofar as it indicates the
diversification of industry. Communities which have a diverse economic makeup may be more resilient
following a hazardous event, especially if certain industries are more impacted than others.
4,667
1,183
2,945 3,084
4,632
2,285
2,650
2,098
292
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
Before
1939
1940-1949 1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2009 2010-Housing Units BuiltYears Built
Housing Age
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Table HAL.6: Business in Hall County
Total Businesses Number of Paid Employees Annual Payroll (in thousands)
Total for all Sectors 1,822 30,308 $1,068,434
Source: U.S Census 2014, Table CB1400A11
Agriculture is important to the economic fabric of Hall County, and the state of Nebraska as a whole. Hall
County’s 593 farms cover 329,668 acres of land. Crop and livestock production are the visible parts of the
agricultural economy, but many related businesses contribute as well. Related business contributions
include producing, processing and marketing farm and food products. These businesses generate income,
employment, and economic activity throughout the region.
Table HAL.7: Hall County Agricultural Inventory
Hall County Agricultural Inventory
Number of Farms 593
Land in Farms 329,668 acres
Source: USDA 2012 Census of Agriculture
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
In the last five years, agricultural outbuildings have been added, but no additional new housing or industrial
developments have been added. There are no plans for new businesses, industry, or housing developments
at this time.
PARCEL IMPROVEMENTS AND VALUATION
GIS parcel data was requested from the County Assessor. This data was analyzed for the location, number,
and value of property improvements at the parcel level. The data did not contain the number of structures
on each parcel. A summary of the results of this analysis is provided in the following table.
Table HAL.8: Parcel Improvements
Number of
Improvements
Total Improvement
Value
Mean Value of
Improvements Per
Parcel
Number of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Value of
Improvements in
Floodplain
26,175 $3,142,032,878 $120,039 4,337 $485,242,269
Source: Hall County Assessor
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCES
CHEMICAL STORAGE FIXED SITES
According to the Tier II System reports submitted to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality,
there are 37 chemical storage site that house hazardous materials in Hall County. Six of these sites are
located in either the 1 or 0.2 percent floodplain (Figure HAL.5).
Table HAL.9: Chemical Storage Fixed Sites
Facility Address City In Floodplain?
Agricultural Services Inc 150 Railroad St Alda No
Agricultural Services Inc 6068 N Highway 11 Cairo Yes – 1%
Aurora Co-op Elevator Company 10501 W One-R Rd Cairo Yes – 1%
AT&T 0610 190th Rd Cairo No
CenturyLink 103 E Nile St Cairo No
Agricultural Services Inc 101 E Pine St Doniphan No
Nebraska Machinery Co 10501 S US Highway 281 Doniphan No
Aurora Co-op Doniphan Plant 101 E Plum St Doniphan No
Pioneer Hi-Bred Intl Inc 12937 S US Highway 281 Doniphan No
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Facility Address City In Floodplain?
NPPD Doniphan Sys Control Ctr 2060 W Platte River Dr Doniphan No
Doniphan Remote 106 W Plum St Doniphan No
Agricultural Services Inc 2777 N Broadwell Ave Grand Island No
Alter Nebraska Corporation 1119 E 4th St Grand Island No
AmeriCold Logistics LLC 204 E Roberts St Grand Island No
AT&T Communications 0900 144 W Roberts St Grand Island No
Aurora Co-op Elevator Company 4155 E US Highway 30 Grand Island Yes – 1%
Aurora Co-op Elevator Company 920 N Shady Bend Rd Grand Island No
C W Burdick Generating Station 800 Bischeld St Grand Island No
CenturyLink 105 N Wheeler Ave Grand Island No
Charter Communications 2533 W Old Lincoln Hwy Grand Island No
Charter Communications 205 N Webb Rd Grand Island No
Chief Industries Inc 1119 S Adams St Grand Island No
Christensen Concrete Products 235 W Roberts St Grand Island No
Christensen Concrete Products 3990 W US Highway 30 Grand Island No
CNH America LLC - Miller Bldg 1011 Claude Rd Grand Island No
CNH Industrial America LLC 3445 W Stolley Park Rd Grand Island No
Coca-Cola Refreshments 1617 Holland Dr Grand Island No
Darling Ingredients Inc 5251 W Guenther Rd Grand Island Yes – 1%
Diamond Truck Wash 6499 S US Highway 281 Grand Island No
Gerhold Concrete Co 1431 S Webb Rd Grand Island No
GIUD Burdick Reservoir S Stuhr Rd Grand Island No
GIUD Rogers Reservoir 3990 W Old Potash Hwy Grand Island No
Grand Island Potable Water 2700 Wellfield Rd Grand Island No
Grand Island Water Department 364 N Pine St Grand Island No
Lineage Logistics LLC 205 E Roberts St Grand Island No
McCain Foods USA Inc 2629 N Broadwell Ave Grand Island No
Optimas OE Solutions 3319 Island Cir Grand Island No
Overhead Door Co 2514 E US Highway 30 Grand Island No
Platte Generating Station 1035 W Wildwood Dr Grand Island No
Platte Valley Energetics LLC 8318 W Old Potash Hwy Grand Island No
Sprint Grand Island POP 333 N Pine St Grand Island No
Standard Iron Inc 4160 Gold Core Rd Grand Island No
Swift Beef Company 555 S Stuhr Rd Grand Island No
The Home Depot Store 3208 911 Allen Dr Grand Island No
VA Nebraska - Western Iowa
HCS 2201 N Broadwell Ave Grand Island No
Verizon Wireless MTSO 3650 W 13th St Grand Island No
Verizon Wireless Newfair 1203 S Stuhr Rd Grand Island Yes – 1%
Windstream Communications 3650 W 13th St Grand Island No
Wilbur-Ellis Company 11544 W Rosedale Rd Prosser No
Aurora Co-op Elevator Company 6236 S Schauppsville Rd Wood River Yes – 0.2%
Agricultural Services Inc 106 W Railroad St Wood River No
Cooperative Producers Inc 15123 W Wood River Rd Wood River No
Green Plains Wood River LLC 7874 S 140th Rd Wood River No
Source: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, 2016
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Figure HAL.4: Zoning Map
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HISTORIC SITES
Per the National Register of Historic Places for Nebraska, there are five historic sites located in rural Hall
County. Urban sites for Hall County can be found in their respective participant sections.
Table HAL.10: National Historic Registry
Site Name Date Listed In Floodplain?
Lincoln Highway-Grand Island Seeding Mile 4/24/2013 No
William Stolley Homestead and Site of Fort Independence 4/21/1976 No
Shady Bend Gas Station, Grocery & Diner 7/2/2008 No
Nine Bridges Bridge 6/29/1992 Yes
Townsley-Murdock Immigrant Trail Site 3/5/1998 No
Source: Nebraska State Historical Society, 2016
CRITICAL FACILITIES
Each participating jurisdiction identified critical facilities vital for disaster response, providing shelter to
the public (i.e. Red Cross Shelter), and essential for returning the jurisdiction’s functions to normal during
and after a disaster. Critical facilities were identified during the original planning process and updated by
the local planning team as a part of this plan update. The following table and figure provides a summary of
the critical facilities for the jurisdiction.
Table HAL.11: List of Critical Facilities in Hall
CF # Name Address
Red Cross
Shelter
(Y/N)
Generator
(Y/N)
Located in 1%
Floodplain
(Y/N)
1 Hall County Jail 112 Public Safety Drive, Grand
Island, NE 68801 N Y N
2 Hall County
Courthouse
111 W. 1st Street, Grand Island,
NE 68801 N Y N
3 Law Enforcement
Center
111 Public Safety Drive, Grand
Island, Nebraska 68801 N N N
4 Nebraska State
Patrol
3431 W Old Potash Hwy, Grand
Island, NE 68801 N Y N
5 Hall County PW 2900 W. 2nd Street, Grand Island,
NE 68803 N Y N
6 FBI Office 203 W 2nd Street, Grand Island,
NE 68801 N N N
7 Nebraska Health &
Human Services
116 S. Pine St., Grand Island, NE
68801 N N N
8 Central District
Health Dept.
1137 S. Locust Grand Island, NE
68801 N Y N
9 Hall County Admin 121 South Pine Street, Grand
Island, NE 68801 N N N
10 NDOR
Maintenance Yard
3305 W. Old Potash Hwy, Grand
Island NE 68803 N Y N
11 NDOR District
Office 211 N. Tilden St. Grand Island, NE N Y N
12 KRGI Station 3205 W. North Front St., Grand
Island, NE 68803 N Y N
13 KRGI Transmitter Lat N 40-52-26 Long W 98-16-24 N Y N
14 KRGI Transmitter Lat N 40-51-53 Long W 98-23-47 N Y Y
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Figure HAL.5: Critical Facilities and Hazardous Materials Storage Facilities with Floodplain
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HISTORICAL OCCURRENCES
The following table provides a statistical summary for hazards that have occurred in the County. The
property damages from the NCEI Storm Events Database (January 1996 – December 2015) should be
considered only as broad estimates. Sources include, but are not limited to: emergency management, local
law enforcement, Skywarn spotters, NWS damage surveys, newspaper clipping services, insurance
industry, and the general public.
Crop damages are from the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) between 2000 and 2015.
Table HAL.12: NCEI Severe Weather Events
HAZARD TYPE COUNT PROPERTY LOSS CROP LOSS3
Agricultural Disease Animal Disease2 2 - -
Plant Disease3 19 - $292,424
Chemical Spills-Transportation4 157 $339,450 - 8 Injuries
Drought1 17 $0 $9,215,609
Extreme Heat1 2 $200,000 $4,129,854
Flooding1 Flash Flood 11 $10,471,000 $1,501,373 Flood 11 $115,000
Grass/Wildfires5 51 5,247.8 acres $0
High Winds1
33 $209,080 $4,994,094 Average: 51 kts
Range: 35 - 70 kts
Severe Thunderstorms1
Thunderstorm Wind
102 $3,273,000 $6,152,756 Average: 56 kts
Range: 50 - 80 kts
Hail
173 $10,362,000 $20,920,536 Average: 1.18 in.
Range: 0.75 - 3.00 in.
Heavy Rain 11 $0 -
Severe Winter Storms1
Blizzard 5 $30,000
$355,905
Heavy Snow 2 $0
Ice Storm 6 $230,000
Severe Winter Storm 41 $435,000 2 Deaths; 4 Injuries
Tornadoes1
Funnel Cloud 8 $0 $0
Tornado
10 $1,005,000 $0 Most Common Rating: F0
Range: EF0 - F1
Total $26,669,530 $47,562,551
1 Data from NCEI (1996 - 2015)
2 Data from NDA (2014-2016)
3 Data from USDA RMA (2000 – 2015)
4 Data from PHMSA (1970 - 2016)
5 Data from NFS (2000 – 2014)
in. = inches; kts = knots
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COUNTY HAZARD PRIORITIZATION
For an in-depth discussion regarding these area wide hazards, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment.
The following discussion provides county-specific information as reported by the local planning team. Only
hazards identified either as a concern to the County by the local planning team, or based on the occurrence
and risk of the hazard to the County are discussed in detail below.
Flooding
Waterways in the County include the Platte River, Wood River, Prairie Creek, Moores Creek, Silver Creek,
and Dry Creek. The Platte River is the controlling drainage for most of the County, which means that the
waterways listed previously either run parallel or drain into the Platte River. Riverine and ice jam flooding
are the primary concerns for Hall County.
The unincorporated area of Hall County has 106 NFIP policies in-force for $ 8,344,800. There is one single
family repetitive flood loss property in an unincorporated area of Hall County. The following table is parcel
improvement information as provided by the County Assessor for the entire County area. It indicates that
an estimated 16.6 percent of all parcel improvements in the County are located in the floodplain.
Table HAL.14: Structures in the 1% Annual Flood Risk Area
Value of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Number of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Total Number of
Improvements in County
Percentage of
Improvements in
Floodplain
$485,242,269 4,337 26,175 16.6%
Source: Hall County Assessor
According to the County Emergency Manager, there have been several floods along the Platte River just in
the past few years. The following list provides a brief description of each of these events:
• Platte River Ice Jam, January 2015: Minor ice jam flooding in Hall County near Hwy 34 and Platte
River.
• Platte River Flood, May-June 2015: Minor flooding near I-80 Exit 312 and surrounding fields. Hotels
and restaurant surrounded but not damaged.
• Platte River Ice Jam, January 2015: Ice Jam flooding from Alda to the end of Hall County. Damaged
roads leading to Grand Island Utilities water wellfields east of South Locust north of the Interstate near
Exit 314. County Road damage to Shoemaker Island Road on Shoemaker Island between branches of
the Platte. Homes along Shoemaker Island Road surrounded but not damaged.
• Plate River Flood, November 2014: Ice Jam flooding near I-80 Exit 312 and surrounding fields. Homes
south of Mormon Island impacted. Nine Bridge Road bridge impacted by debris and ice.
• Platte River Ice Jam, Feb – March 2014: Ice Jam flooding near I-80 Exit 312 and surrounding fields.
Hotels & restaurant surrounded, but not damaged.
• Platte River Flood, September 2013: Minor flooding near I-80 Exit 312 and surrounding fields.
It has been noted that floods following heavy rains appear to be decreasing in occurrence over the past four
to five years along the Silver and Prairie Creeks. This is most likely due to the progress made on the
detention cells for the Prairie Silver Moore’s flood control project near Grand Island.
Mitigation projects for flooding include stormwater drainage studies, implementing recommendations from
the studies, and improving electrical service.
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Hail
Hail storms can cause serious damage to buildings throughout Hall County, as well as damage crops, which
can have a large economic impact across the County. Per the NCEI database, 173 hail events have been
reported since 1996 causing over $10.3 million in damages and nearly $21 million in crop damages as
reported by the RMA. The County Emergency Management regularly provides public education on hazards.
The County has also identified reducing damage from trees during hail and thunderstorms events as a
mitigation action.
Severe Thunderstorms
Severe thunderstorms are a common occurrence in the region and have caused damage to property and
crops. The local planning team is concerned with possible damage to government property as well as private
and residential property. Heavy rains associated with severe thunderstorms can also cause flash flooding in
poor drainage areas. There have been no reports of damages to critical facilities from severe thunderstorms
in the past. Backup power generators are available at several critical facilities including the 911 Center,
Fire Stations, Courthouse, Sheriff’s Office, and County Public Works. Hall County completed the
StormReady certification in 2016.
Mitigation actions to reduce the impacts of severe thunderstorms include improving electrical service,
reducing damages from trees, and providing backup power generators to critical facilities in need.
Severe Winter Storms
Heavy snow, blowing and drifting snow, and ice accumulation can cause road closures, the need for
rescuing stranded motorists, power outages, and property damage. On December 30, 2006, a significant ice
storm lead to ice accumulation on power lines, trees, and roads. This lead to widespread tree damage, along
with power outages, and damage to power lines and poles. Many residents were without power for several
days. Total property damages across the region were estimated at $10 million. The Christmas Blizzard of
2009 dumped approximately 12 inches of snow across the County. The combination of heavy snow and
high winds lead to white-out conditions, which lead to numerous roadway closures. This included the
closing of Interstate 80. More recently, on February 1, 2016, 18 inches of snow fell along with high winds
caused blowing and drifting snow making travel impossible.
Currently, County snow removal resources, which includes motor graders and front end loaders, are
sufficient. City resources, though, need to be improved. Mitigation actions include improving electrical
service and obtaining backup generators for critical facilities in need.
Tornadoes and High Winds
Tornadoes and high winds have a long and devastating history in Hall County. On June 3rd, 1980, several
tornadoes hit Grand Island, devastating entire sections of the community, especially the City’s northwest
and north central residential areas, and the southern business district. The tornadoes killed five people and
injured more than 400. When it was over, the tornadoes had caused $300 million in damages. This event is
most famously referred to as Night of the Twisters after a book and television movie were made based on
these events. In 1994, a smaller tornado in northwest Grand Island struck a train, overturning several
boxcars. High winds are a constant risk to all structures in Hall County. Since 1996, over $200,000 in
property damages have been reported to the NCEI database. Radio antennas were damaged in 2006-2007
during an ice storm with high winds.
The County offers text alerts through AlertSense, for which residents can register at no cost. County
Emergency Management also conducts regular public presentations, storm spotter training, and general
information through various communications channels. Mitigation actions include constructing public safe
rooms and obtaining backup power generators for critical facilities in need.
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Figure HAL.6: Hall County FIRM Panel
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GOVERNANCE
A community’s governance structure impacts its capability to implement mitigation actions. Hall County
is governed by a seven member Board of Supervisors. The County also has the following offices and
departments:
• County Clerk
• County Treasurer
• County Assessor
• Building and Grounds Department
• Emergency Management
• Highway Superintendent
• IT Department
• Public Works Department
• Parks and Recreation
• Planning and Zoning
• Floodplain Administrator
• Sheriff’s Department
• Surveyor
CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
Thus far, the planning process has identified the major hazards for the County, and described and quantified
the vulnerability of the County to these risks by acquiring updated information from FEMA, local
jurisdictions, and other sources. The following step, referred to as a capability assessment, assesses what
loss prevention or preparedness mechanisms are already in place. Combining the risk assessment with the
local capability assessment results in a stronger mechanism for understanding a locality’s “net
vulnerability,” and to what extent they are able to implement the identified goals, objectives, and actions.
A two-step approach was applied to conduct this assessment for each participant. First, an inventory of
common mitigation activities was developed through the Capability Assessment Survey completed by the
participants’ representatives. Four major local capabilities were examined in this assessment, and they are
planning & regulatory capability, administrative & technical capability, fiscal capability, and education &
outreach capability.
The purpose of this effort was to identify policies and programs that were either in place, needed
improvement, or could be undertaken, if deemed appropriate. Second, local existing policies, regulation,
plans, and programs were reviewed and evaluated to determine their contributions to reducing hazard-
related losses.
Table HAL.15: Capability Assessment
Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/No
Planning
&
Regulatory
Capability
Comprehensive Plan Yes
Capital Improvements Plan Yes
Economic Development Plan No
Emergency Operational Plan Yes
Floodplain Management Plan No
Storm Water Management Plan No
Zoning Ordinance Yes
Subdivision Regulation/Ordinance Yes
Floodplain Ordinance Yes
Building Codes Local Codes
National Flood Insurance Program Yes
Community Rating System No
Other (if any)
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Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/No
Administrative &
Technical
Capability
Planning Commission Yes
Floodplain Administration Yes
GIS Capabilities Yes
Chief Building Official Yes
Civil Engineering Yes
Local Staff Who Can Assess Community’s Vulnerability to
Hazards Yes
Grant Manager Yes
Mutual Aid Agreement Yes
Other (if any)
Fiscal
Capability
Capital Improvement Plan/1 & 6 Year plan Yes
Applied for grants in the past Yes
Awarded a grant in the past Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes such as
Mitigation Projects Yes
Gas/Electric Service Fees No
Storm Water Service Fees No
Water/Sewer Service Fees No
Development Impact Fees No
General Obligation Revenue or Special Tax Bonds No
Other (if any)
Education
&
Outreach
Capability
Local citizen groups or non-profit organizations focused on
environmental protection, emergency preparedness, access
and functional needs populations, etc.
Ex. CERT Teams, Red Cross, etc.
Yes
Ongoing public education or information program (e.g.,
responsible water use, fire safety, household preparedness,
environmental education)
Yes
Natural Disaster or Safety related school programs Yes
StormReady Certification Yes
Firewise Communities Certification No
Tree City USA No
Other (if any)
Table DAW.16: Overall Jurisdictional Capability
Overall Capability Limited/Moderate/High
Does the county have the financial resources needed to implement
mitigation projects? Limited
Does the county have the staff/expertise to implement projects? Moderate
Is there county support to implement projects? Moderate
Does the county staff have time to devote to hazard mitigation? Limited
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PLAN INTEGRATION
The following paragraphs provide a summary of the community plans that were analyzed using guidance
from FEMA’s 2014 Plan Integration Guide.
The Hall County Comprehensive Plan, last updated in 2004, contains some of the goals and objectives
consistent with hazard mitigation. The plan directs development away from the flood and chemical storage
facilities. It also limits density in areas adjacent to known hazardous areas, encourages infill development,
clustering of development in sensitive areas, and elevation of structures located in the floodplain.
Furthermore, it encourages the preservation of open space in hazard-prone areas and allows for emergency
access to all areas of the County. At this time, there are no current plans to further incorporate the HMP
into the Comprehensive Plan.
The County Zoning Ordinance was also last updated in 2004, but there have been occasional changes since
then. The Ordinance discourages development in the floodplain, requires at least one-foot of elevation
above base flood elevation in the floodplain, and prohibits development within the floodways. Additionally,
it discourages residential development near chemical storage sites and along major transportation routes.
The Ordinance also encourages maintaining open space within the floodplain and accounts for current
population trends.
The County Emergency Operations Plan is reviewed and updated annually, with the last major updated
completed in 2015. The Plan is an all hazards plan that assigns specific responsibilities to individual
communities. It also identifies scenarios that would require evacuation including critical evacuation routes,
and routes that are vulnerable to flooding. Shelter locations are also included for each community in the
County.
The Building Codes for Hall County were recently updated in 2016 and are based on the 2012 International
Building Codes. The Codes outline proper sump pump installation, allow for raingardens in residential
areas, and require the use of fire resistant building materials.
The County also has a 1 & 6-Year Road Plan and is updated annually. The Plan includes many hazard
mitigation projects such as stormwater projects, upsizing culverts and drainage structures, and regular
maintenance of drainage structures. It also includes upgrading storm sewer system, the installation of street
aprons to facilitate drainage, and improving transportation routes for drainage. Lastly, the plan includes
bridge improvements and constructing a new public works facility.
MITIGATION STRATEGY
Completed Mitigation Actions
Improve Warning Systems
Description Evaluate current warning systems (defined as alert sirens, weather radios, and
television, telephone, and radio warning systems, etc.); improve warning
systems/develop new warning system; obtain/upgrade warning system equipment and
methods; conduct evaluation of existing alert sirens for replacement or placement of
new sirens; identify location of weather warning radios; improve weather radio
system; obtain/upgrade weather radios
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Location Hall County Incorporated Areas
Funding General Funds and HMGP
Status Completed 2011.
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Improve Emergency Communication Systems
Description Develop Emergency Communication Action Plan; implement Emergency
Communication Action Plan; obtain/upgrade emergency communication equipment
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $5,000+
Location Hall County
Funding General Funds and EMPG
Status Completed 2015.
Community Education and Awareness
Description Obtain or develop hazard education materials; conduct multi-faceted public education;
distribute fact sheets or maps at community events, public schools, other venues and to
public and private communication systems; conduct scheduled siren/warning system
tests; prepare educational materials listing safe rooms and shelters and evacuation
plans; distribute educational materials listing safe rooms and shelters; purchase
equipment such as overhead projectors and laptops to facilitate presentation of
information
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Location Hall County
Funding General Funds
Status Completed 2008.
Water Supply Augmentation/Conservation
Description Apply for a new and separate water supply; contract with Grand Island to construct a
water line
Hazard(s) Addressed Drought
Location 18 inch Water Main from Grand Island to Alda
Funding Enterprise Funds
Status Completed 2014.
Ongoing and New Mitigation Actions
Improve/Provide Adequate Backup and Emergency Generators
Description Identify and evaluate current backup and emergency generators; obtain additional
generators based on identification and evaluation; provide portable or stationary
source of backup power to redundant power supplies, municipal wells, lift stations and
other critical facilities and shelters
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $20,000 - $75,000+ per generator
Funding General Funds, HMGP
Timeline 5+ years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Individual Departments
Status Several facilities have purchased and installed generators, but a few remaining facilities
need generators.
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Reduce Damages from Floods, Stormwater, and Heavy Precipitation Event
Description Conduct stormwater drainage study; evaluate and implement recommendations or
comparable measures to improve drainage; evaluate and improve stormwater system
Hazard(s) Addressed Flooding
Estimated Cost $10,000 - $100,000+ depending on project
Funding General Funds
Timeline 5+ years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Public Works
Status Public Works regularly evaluates flooding and drainage issues.
Provide Adequate Public Safe Rooms and Post-Disaster Storm Shelters
Description Identify and evaluate existing safe rooms and/or storm shelters; improve and/or
construct safe rooms and/or storm shelters; design and construct storm shelters and
safe rooms in highly vulnerable areas such as mobile home parks, campgrounds,
schools, etc.
Hazard(s) Addressed Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms
Estimated Cost $150/sf for retrofit; $300/sf for new construction
Funding General Fund, Bonds, HMPG
Timeline 5+ years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Emergency Management, Local Agencies
Status Head start building beginning its construction. Stuhr Museum in planning stage. Grand
Island Public Schools incorporating safe rooms in construction of new school buildings.
Improve Electrical Service
Description Evaluate hardening, retrofitting, looping and/or burying of power lines and related
infrastructure and/or comparable protection measures; provide looped distribution
service and other redundancies in the electrical system as a backup power supply in
the event the primary system is destroyed or fails; implement measures to improve
electrical service; bury power lines for future construction
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost Varies by Project
Funding Enterprise Funds, PPD
Timeline 5+ years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Public Works
Status New electrical services are buried.
Reduce Tree Damage & Damages from Trees
Description Conduct tree inventory; develop tree maintenance/trimming program; implement tree
maintenance/trimming program; remove hazardous limbs and/or trees
Hazard(s) Addressed Tornadoes, Severe Winter Storms, Severe Thunderstorms, High Winds, Grass/Wildfire
Estimated Cost Unknown
Funding General Funds
Timeline 2 – 5 years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Parks and Recreation
Status Tree inventory planned for 2017.
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Develop an Emergency Preparedness Plan
Description Develop an Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) for the Grand Island Levee System in
coordination with Hall County Emergency Management and the CPNRD; the plan
should include stakeholder roles and responsibilities, a risk communication plan,
emergency activation levels, activation process, evacuation plan, and training and
exercise plan
Hazard(s) Addressed Levee Failure
Estimated Cost $10,000
Funding General Funds
Timeline 1 year
Priority High
Lead Agency Planning Commission, Emergency Management, CPNRD
Status Early planning stages. Planning workshop conducted April 2017.
Removed Mitigation Actions
Maintain NFIP Participation
Description Continue to regulate development in floodplain areas; additional floodplain
mapping/remapping
Reason for Removal County will continue to participate in program, however, this is no longer considered a
hazard mitigation action.
Prevent Injury or Loss of Life in Manufactured Homes
Description Ensure that all manufactured homes are secured with tie-downs or are properly
anchored to prevent rolling during high winds; educate owners of these properties on
the availability of techniques to make the dwelling safer
Reason for Removal Low community and county support for the project at this time.
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PARTICIPANT SECTION
FOR THE
VILLAGE OF ALDA
Central Platte NRD
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
August 2017
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LOCAL PLANNING TEAM
Table ALD.1 provides the list of participating members that comprised the Village of Alda local planning
team. Members of the planning team attended Round 1 and Round 2 meetings, and provided important
information including, but not limited to: confirming demographic information, critical facilities, future
development trends, hazard history and impacts, identifying hazards of greatest concern, and the
prioritization of mitigation actions that address the hazards at risk to the community.
Table ALD.1: Village of Alda Local Planning Team
Name Title Department / Organization
Ramona Schafer Clerk and Treasurer Village of Alda
Jerry Bond Chairperson Village Board
Ron Miles Board Member Village Board
Jerry Shears Board Member Village Board
Linda Thompson Board Member Village Board
Verna Rae Clampitt Board Member Village Board
LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY
The Village of Alda is located in the center of Hall County and covers an area of 0.35 square miles. The
major waterway in the area is the Wood River.
TRANSPORTATION
Alda’s major transportation corridor is Highway 30 which has an average of 4,640 vehicles per day with
405 of those categorized as heavy commercial vehicles. Alda has one rail line, a Union Pacific line. At
Alda, the line runs in a northeast to southwest direction and is located south of Highway 30.
DEMOGRAPHICS
The following figure displays the historical population trend from 1930 to 2014. This figure indicates that
the population of Alda has been increasing since 1960 with a slight decline period from 1980 to 1990.
Population again increased from 1990 to 2000, but then a slight decline since 2000.
Figure ALD.1: Population 1930 - 2014
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
153 151 190 229
456
601
540
652 642 635
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2014
(ACS)PopulationYear
Population
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Figure ALD.2: Map of the Village of Alda
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The following table indicates the Village has a higher percentage of the population under the age of 5 and
a slightly higher percentage of population between 5 and 64 years of age when compared to the County and
the state. However, Alda has a slightly lower percentage of its population over the age of 64 as compared
to the County, but has a comparable median age.
Table ALD.2: Population by Age
Age Alda Hall County State of Nebraska
<5 10.1% 8.1% 7.2%
5-64 79.4% 78.5% 79.2%
>64 10.4% 13.4% 13.6%
Median 35.9 35.9 36.2
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010, Table DP-1
The following table indicates that Alda’s median household income, per capita income, and median home
value are all lower than the County’s. However, Alda has a significantly higher median rent value than the
County.
Table ALD.3: Housing and Income
Alda Hall County State of Nebraska
Median Household Income $45,781 $61,677 $52,400
Per Capita Income $17,753 $24,075 $27,339
Median Home Value $74,000 $118,300 $130,100
Median Rent $803 $656 $721
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP03 and DP04
According to 2010-2014 ACS 5-year estimates, the community has 243 housing units with 97.1 percent of
those units occupied. There are approximately 69 mobile homes in the community. A mobile home park is
located along Highway 30 on the west side of town. The initial Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) was
developed in September 2008.
Figure ALD.3: Housing Units by Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP04
46
11 9
31
83
14
33
16
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Before 1939 1940-1949 1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2009 2010-Housing Units BuiltYears Built
Housing Age
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Table ALD.4: Housing Units
Jurisdiction
Total Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Occupied Vacant Owner Renter
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Alda 236 97.1% 7 2.9% 183 77.5% 53 22.5%
Hall County 22,418 94.1% 1,418 5.9% 14,326 63.9% 8,092 36.1%
Source: Selected Housing Characteristics, 2010 - 2014 ACS 5-year Estimates
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
The major employers in the community are Hornady, PMI, Traid, Futek, Bullet Weights, and Merrick
Machines. Many of the residents in Alda commute to neighboring communities such as Grand Island,
Kearney, and Wood River for work.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
Over the past five years, two new businesses have opened in Alda: PMI and Hornady Manufacturing. A
new road was resurfaced and extended water and sewer lines on Wildwood Drive. Also, Apollo and Saturn
Roads were also resurfaced. In the next five years, the local planning team indicated that a new housing
development is planned for the Argo 6th subdivision. There are no new businesses expected in the next five
years.
Alda’s population is growing. This is due, reports the local planning team, to low property taxes and
available lots to new residents.
PARCEL IMPROVEMENTS AND VALUATION
GIS parcel data was requested from the County Assessor. This data was analyzed for the location, number,
and value of property improvements at the parcel level. The data did not contain the number of structures
on each parcel. A summary of the results of this analysis is provided in the following table.
Table ALD.5: Parcel Improvements
Number of
Improvements
Total Improvement
Value
Mean Value of
Improvements Per
Parcel
Number of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Value of
Improvements in
Floodplain
331 $20,166,997 $60,927 0 $0
Source: Hall County Assessor
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCES
CHEMICAL STORAGE FIXED SITES
According to the Tier II System reports submitted to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality,
there is one chemical storage site that houses hazardous materials in Alda. There are no chemical storage
sites located in the floodplain (Figure ALD.4).
Table ALD.6: Chemical Storage Fixed Sites
Facility Address In Floodplain?
Agricultural Services Inc. 150 Railroad St No
Source: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
HISTORIC SITES
According to the National Register of Historic Places for Nebraska, there are no historic sites located in or
near Alda.
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CRITICAL FACILITIES
Each participating jurisdiction identified critical facilities vital for disaster response, providing shelter to
the public (i.e. Red Cross Shelter), and essential for returning the jurisdiction’s functions to normal during
and after a disaster. Critical facilities were identified during the original planning process and updated by
the local planning team as a part of this plan update. The following table and figure provide a summary of
the critical facilities for the jurisdiction.
Table ALD.7: List of Critical Facilities in Alda
CF
# Name Address
Red Cross
Shelter
(Y/N)
Generator
(Y/N)
Located in 1%
Floodplain
(Y/N)
1 Village Hall/Community
Center 6410 W US HWY 30 Y Y N
2 Fire Hall 100 Apollo Ave N Y –
portable N
3 Water Tower and Well 100 Apollo Ave N N N
4 Well 3820 S 60th Rd N Y N
5 Wastewater Lagoon 5159 S Alda Rd N N N
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Figure ALD.4: Critical Facilities and Hazardous Materials Storage Facilities with Floodplain
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HISTORICAL OCCURRENCES
For a table of historical hazard occurrences, please see the Participant Section for Hall County.
LOCAL HAZARD PRIORITIZATION
For an in-depth discussion regarding these area wide hazards, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment.
The following discussion provides community-specific information as by the local planning team. Only
hazards identified either as a concern to the community by the local planning team or based on the
occurrence and risk of the hazard to the community are discussed in detail below.
Chemical Spills (Transportation)
The Village of Alda is concerned about chemical spills on the Union Pacific railway and Hwy 30. Gasoline,
oil, anhydrous ammonia, and other unknown chemicals are regularly transported on these routes. There are
no significant chemical spills reported by PHMSA. Critical facilities vulnerable to a chemical spill during
transportation include the Village Office and Community Center, the water tower, Fire Hall, water booster
station, and wastewater lagoons. Mitigation plans include identifying an emergency shelter for vulnerable
populations, participating in hazardous spill emergency exercises, providing public education on the
hazards associated with chemical spills, and improving available first responder equipment.
Flooding
Although flooding was not identified as a hazard of top concern for the community, the Village does have
a history of flooding. In 2005, torrential rainfall of 5-11 inches on May 11 and 12 led to widespread flash
flooding throughout the County. Alda was part of an area that was declared a federal disaster area. Wood
River near Alda, which had been dry for three years, tied a record with a crest of 12.2 feet early on the 12th.
Records also indicate that Wood River flooded in 1967, 1968, and 1969, although no damage estimates are
available. Flood crest data indicates that the June 1968 flood was 11.7 feet and the March 1969 event was
12 feet. The National Centers for Environmental Information reported a flood event for Alda on February
20, 2007.
The Village of Alda has flood risk areas to the south and east of the Village. Alda is a member of the NFIP
however there are no NFIP policies in-force. There are no repetitive flood loss properties in the Village of
Alda. The following table is parcel improvement information as provide by the County Assessor. It
indicates there are no parcel improvements located in the floodplain.
Table ALD.8: Structures in the 1% Annual Flood Risk Area
Value of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Number of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Total Number of
Improvements in
Community
Percentage of
Improvements in
Floodplain
$0 0 331 0%
Source: Hall County Assessor
Alda plans to mitigate further damages from flooding with public education.
Hail
The local planning team’s concerns regarding hail center on property damage. The most significant event
in recent history occurred in June of 1997. During this event, one-inch hail combined with 60 mph winds
and caused tree and property damages totaling $150,000. A second storm in August of 2014 caused
$150,000 in property damages due to one-inch hail combined with 60 mph wind. Alda’s critical facilities
are not fitted with hail resistant building materials, but they are insured against hail damage. Future
mitigation plans include implementing a tree planting and maintenance program and providing education
to the public on the hazards associated with hail.
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Severe Thunderstorms
Alda experiences severe summer thunderstorms annually. The worst of these was in August of 2014, when
thunderstorm winds topping 60 mph coupled with one-inch hail that caused $150,000 in property damages.
Community concerns about severe thunderstorms include property damage, power outages, and fire caused
by lightning. Critical municipal records are protected by surge protectors. Most of the critical facilities in
Alda have backup power generators. Approximately 25 percent of the power lines in the Village are buried.
The community has a weather radio in the Village Office. There are several hazardous trees on personal
property that need to be removed. This hazard will be mitigated with the proposed tree planting and
maintenance program. Further mitigation actions include the provision of adequate public safe rooms and
emergency shelters, the installation of surge protectors on critical facilities, a public education program,
and improvement of available first responder equipment.
Severe Winter Storms
The most severe winter storm to occur in Alda in recent memory was in December of 2006. Half-inch ice
deposits cause widespread tree damage and power outages, resulting in $10,000,000 in property damages
throughout central Nebraska. The local planning team is concerned that future severe winter storms will
lead to more power outages and a loss of mobility for residents of the Village. Approximately 25 percent
of phone and power lines are buried in Alda. There are no snow routes in the Village, but there is one snow
fence in use on the north side of Schimmer Drive. The Village Maintenance Department has sufficient
equipment to remove snow including a truck, bobcat, and loader with a snow blade. Mitigation plans include
public education and improvement of available first responder equipment.
Tornadoes
In 1974, a tornado passed through Alda, damaging homes and businesses. The Village is covered by two
warning sirens, one on the south and one on the north sides of town. The County Emergency Manager offers
text alerts. There is one public safe room at the Community Center, but it is not FEMA-certified. Education
outreach occurs through the schools during October Safe Month and at the annual community festival, Alda
Days. In the event of a future disaster, Mutual Aid Agreements are in place with Rural Hall County, Wood
River, Doniphan, Grand Island, Phillips, Chapman, Shelton, St. Libory, Cairo, and Aurora. Completed
mitigation actions for tornadic events in 2016 included updating home standards to ensure that they are well
anchored. Future mitigation plans include providing adequate public safe rooms, developing a tree planting
and maintenance program, providing emergency shelters for vulnerable populations, identifying existing
storm shelters, and improving the available first responder equipment.
GOVERNANCE
A community’s governance indicates the number of boards or offices that may be available to help
implement hazard mitigation actions. Alda is governed by a Chairperson and a four member Village Board.
Furthermore, Alda has a number of offices or departments that may be involved in implementing hazard
mitigation initiatives.
• Clerk/Treasurer
• Planning Commission
• Housing Authority
• Water and Sewer Department
• Volunteer Fire Department
• Village Board of Trustees
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CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
Thus far, the planning process has identified the major hazards for the community, and described and
quantified the vulnerability of the community to these risks by acquiring updated information from FEMA,
local jurisdictions, and other sources. The following step, referred to as a capability assessment, assesses
what loss prevention or preparedness mechanisms are already in place. Combining the risk assessment with
the local capability assessment results in a stronger mechanism for understanding a locality’s “net
vulnerability,” and to what extent they are able to implement the identified goals, objectives, and actions.
A two-step approach was applied to conduct this assessment for each participant. First, an inventory of
common mitigation activities was developed through the Capability Assessment Survey completed by the
participants’ representatives. Four major local capabilities were examined in this assessment, and they are
planning & regulatory capability, administrative & technical capability, fiscal capability, and education &
outreach capability.
The purpose of this effort was to identify policies and programs that were either in place, needed
improvement, or could be undertaken, if deemed appropriate. Second, local existing policies, regulation,
plans, and programs were reviewed and evaluated to determine their contributions to reducing hazard-
related losses.
Table ALD.9: Capability Assessment
Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/No
Planning
&
Regulatory
Capability
Comprehensive Plan Yes
Capital Improvements Plan No
Economic Development Plan No
Emergency Operational Plan Yes
Floodplain Management Plan No
Storm Water Management Plan No
Zoning Ordinance Yes
Subdivision Regulation/Ordinance Yes
Floodplain Ordinance Yes
Building Codes Local Codes
National Flood Insurance Program Yes
Community Rating System No
Other (if any)
Administrative &
Technical
Capability
Planning Commission Yes
Floodplain Administration Yes
GIS Capabilities No
Chief Building Official No
Civil Engineering Yes
Local Staff Who Can Assess Community’s Vulnerability to
Hazards No
Grant Manager No
Mutual Aid Agreement Yes
Other (if any)
Fiscal
Capability
Capital Improvement Plan/1 & 6 Year plan Yes
Applied for grants in the past Yes
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Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/No
Awarded a grant in the past Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes such as
Mitigation Projects Yes
Gas/Electric Service Fees No
Storm Water Service Fees No
Water/Sewer Service Fees Yes
Development Impact Fees No
General Obligation Revenue or Special Tax Bonds Yes
Other (if any)
Education
&
Outreach
Capability
Local citizen groups or non-profit organizations focused on
environmental protection, emergency preparedness, access and
functional needs populations, etc.
Ex. CERT Teams, Red Cross, etc.
Yes
Ongoing public education or information program (e.g.,
responsible water use, fire safety, household preparedness,
environmental education)
Yes
Natural Disaster or Safety related school programs Yes
StormReady Certification No
Firewise Communities Certification No
Tree City USA No
Other (if any)
Table ALD.10: Overall Jurisdictional Capability
Overall Capability Limited/Moderate/High
Does the community have the financial resources needed to implement
mitigation projects? Limited
Does the community have the staff/expertise to implement projects? Limited
Is there community support to implement projects? Limited
Does the community staff have time to devote to hazard mitigation? Limited
PLAN INTEGRATION
The following paragraphs provide a summary of the community plans that were analyzed using guidance
from FEMA’s 2014 Plan Integration Guide.
The Village of Alda Comprehensive Plan, last updated in 2003, contains some goals and objectives
consistent with hazard mitigation. The plan directs development away from the floodplain, chemical
facilities, and major transportation routes. Furthermore, it encourages infill development, clustering of
development in sensitive areas, and elevation of structures located in the floodplain. The plan also
encourages preservation of open space in hazard-prone areas, and allows for emergency access to all areas
of town. There is not currently a timeline for updating the Comprehensive Plan, nor do they anticipate to
further integrate the HMP into the Comprehensive Plan.
The Village’s Zoning Ordinance was last updated in 2004. It discourages development in the floodplain,
requires at least one-foot of elevation above base flood elevation in the floodplain, and prohibits
development in within the floodway. It also discourages development near chemical storage sites and along
major transportation routes in residential areas. The Ordinance encourages maintaining open space within
the floodplain, limits development in the extraterrestrial jurisdiction, and accounts for current population
trends.
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Alda has an annex to the Hall County Local Emergency Operations Plan, last updated in 2015. The plan
addresses the hazards of greatest concern, identifies scenarios that would require evacuation and critical
evacuation routes, locations to be used for mass sheltering, and provides a clear assignment of responsibility
during an emergency.
The Building Codes for Alda were recently updated in 2016 and are based on the 2012 International
Building Codes. The Codes allow for raingardens in residential areas and require the use of fire resistant
building materials.
Alda has a 1 & 6 Year Street Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan that is reviewed and updated
annually. The plan includes many hazard mitigation projects such as stormwater projects, upsizing of
culverts and drainage structures, and upgrading and regular maintenance of the storm sewer system. It also
includes installing street aprons to facilitate drainage, improvements to transportation routes for drainage,
bridge improvements, updating electrical distribution system, and installing emergency generators in
critical facilities.
MITIGATION STRATEGY
Completed Mitigation Actions
Improve/Provide Adequate Backup and Emergency Generators
Description Identify and evaluate current backup and emergency generators; obtain additional
generators based on identification and evaluation; provide portable or stationary
source of backup power to redundant power supplies, municipal wells, lift stations and
other critical facilities and shelters
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $20,000-$75,000+
Funding Village Funds
Status Completed in 2006.
Location Village Community Center
Prevent Injury or Loss of Life in Manufactured Homes
Description Ensure that all manufactured homes are secured with tie-downs or are properly
anchored to prevent rolling during high winds; educate owners of these properties on
the availability of techniques to make the dwelling safer
Hazard(s) Addressed High Winds, Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms
Estimated Cost Unknown
Funding N/A
Status Completed 2016 – Updated Village Ordinance.
Reduce the Need for Snow Clearing in Village Boundary Streets
Description Purchase and install a snow fence; acquire easement on which to build a snow fence or
to plant a ‘living fence’ of pine trees or other shelterbelt-type of tree
Hazard(s) Addressed Severe Winter Storms
Estimated Cost Unknown
Funding Village Funds
Status Completed in 2000.
Location North of Schimmer Drive
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Ongoing and New Mitigation Actions
Provide Adequate Public Safe Rooms and Post-Disaster Storm Shelters
Description Identify and evaluate existing safe rooms and/or storm shelters; improve and/or
construct safe rooms and/or storm shelters; design and construct storm shelters and
safe rooms in highly vulnerable areas such as mobile home parks, campgrounds,
schools, etc.
Hazard(s) Addressed Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms, High Winds
Estimated Cost $150/sf for retrofit, $300/sf for new construction
Funding General Fund, HMGP, PDM, CDBG
Status Ongoing - Planning stage.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority High
Lead Agency Village Board
Tree Planting Assistance
Description Educate public on appropriate tree planning and establish an annual tree trimming
program to assist low income and elderly residents; develop tree planting and
maintenance guidelines
Hazard(s) Addressed Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms, High Winds
Estimated Cost $500, Staff Time
Funding General Fund, NRD cost share
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority High
Lead Agency Village Board
Storm Shelter Identification
Description Identify any existing private or public storm shelters
Hazard(s) Addressed Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms, High Winds
Estimated Cost Staff Time
Funding Staff Time
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority High
Lead Agency Village Board, Emergency Management
Surge Protectors
Description Purchase and install surge protectors on sensitive equipment in critical facilities
Hazard(s) Addressed Severe Thunderstorms, Severe Winter Storms
Estimated Cost $25 per unit
Funding General Fund
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 1 year
Priority High
Lead Agency Maintenance
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Emergency Exercise: Hazardous Spill
Description Utilize exercise to prepare for potential explosions or hazardous spills; ensure that
nearby businesses and residents have appropriate plans in place
Hazard(s) Addressed Chemical Transportation
Estimated Cost $5,000+
Funding General Fund, HMGP, PDM, EMPG
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 1 year
Priority High
Lead Agency Village Board, Emergency Management
Community Education and Awareness
Description Obtain or develop hazard education materials; conduct multi-faceted public education;
distribute fact sheets or maps at community events, public schools, other venues and to
public and private communication systems; conduct scheduled siren/warning system
tests; prepare educational materials listing safe rooms and shelters and evacuation
plans; distribute educational materials listing safe rooms and shelters; purchase
equipment such as overhead projectors and laptops to facilitate presentation of
information
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $3,000+
Funding General Fund, NPD
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 1 year
Priority High
Lead Agency Village Board, Emergency Management
Civil Service Improvements
Description Improve emergency rescue and response equipment and facilities by providing
additional, or updating existing emergency response equipment (includes developing
backup system for emergency vehicles and identifying and training additional personnel
for emergency response)
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost Varies by need
Funding General Fund, Fire Department Funds
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority High
Lead Agency Fire Department, Village Board
Removed Mitigation Actions
Maintain NFIP Participation
Description Continue to regulate development in floodplain areas; additional floodplain
mapping/remapping
Reason for Removal Village will continue to participate in program, however, this is no longer considered a
hazard mitigation action.
Reduce Damages from Floods, Stormwater, and Heavy Precipitation Event
Description Conduct stormwater drainage study; evaluate and implement recommendations or
comparable measures to improve drainage; evaluate and improve stormwater system
Reason for Removal The project is not a priority at this time.
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PARTICIPANT SECTION
FOR THE
VILLAGE OF CAIRO
Central Platte NRD
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
August 2017
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LOCAL PLANNING TEAM
Table CRO.1 provides the list of participating members that comprised the Village of Cairo local planning
team. Members of the planning team attended Round 1 and Round 2 meetings, and provided important
information including, but not limited to: confirming demographic information, critical facilities, future
development trends, hazard history and impacts, identifying hazards of greatest concern, and the
prioritization of mitigation actions that address the hazards at risk to the community.
Table CRO.1: Village of Cairo Local Planning Team
Name Title Department / Organization
Jaime Rathman Clerk Village of Cairo
LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY
The Village of Cairo is located in the northwestern portion of Hall County and covers an area of 0.77 square
miles. The major waterway in the area is the Middle Loup River.
TRANSPORTATION
Cairo’s major transportation corridors include Highways 2 and 11. The average daily vehicle load for
Highway 2 is 3,065 with 370 of those considered heavy commercial vehicles. The average daily vehicle
load for Highway 11 is 2440 with 220 of those considered heavy commercial vehicles. Cairo has one rail
line, a Burlington Northern line. The railway travels in an east to west direction and is located in the northern
part of the Village.
DEMOGRAPHICS
The following figure displays the historical population trend from 1930 to 2014. This figure indicates that
the population of Cairo has been increasing since 1950.
Figure CRO.1: Population 1930 - 2014
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
425 411 422
503
686
737 733
790 785
849
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2014
(ACS)PopulationYear
Population
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Figure CRO.2: Map of the Village of Cairo
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The following table indicates the Village has a higher percentage of the population under the age of 5 and
a slightly lower percentage of population between 5 and 64 years of age when compared to the County and
the state. However, Cairo has a slightly higher percentage of its population over the age of 64 as compared
to the County, as well as a higher median age.
Table CRO.2: Population by Age
Age Cairo Hall County State of Nebraska
<5 9.4% 8.1% 7.2%
5-64 76.1% 78.5% 79.2%
>64 14.5% 13.4% 13.6%
Median 36.5 35.9 36.2
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010, Table DP-1
The following table indicates that Cairo’s median household income, median home value, and per capita
income are all lower than the County’s. However, Cairo has a higher median rent value than the County.
Table CRO.3: Housing and Income
Cairo Hall County State of Nebraska
Median Household Income $59,167 $61,677 $52,400
Per Capita Income $23,979 $24,075 $27,339
Median Home Value $106,900 $118,300 $130,100
Median Rent $680 $656 $721
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP03 and DP04
According to 2010-2014 ACS 5-year estimates, the community has 336 housing units with 88.1 percent of
those units occupied. There are approximately 24 mobile homes in the community. Many of the mobile
homes are located in a mobile home park on the south side of the community. The initial Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM) was developed in June 1978.
Figure CRO.3: Housing Units by Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP04
108
5
27
46
68
43
18 21
00
20
40
60
80
100
120
Before 1939 1940-1949 1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2009 2010-Housing Units BuiltYears Built
Housing Age
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Table CRO.4: Housing Units
Jurisdiction
Total Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Occupied Vacant Owner Renter
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Cairo 296 88.1% 40 11.9% 216 73.0% 80 27.0%
Hall County 22,418 94.1% 1,418 5.9% 14,326 63.9% 8,092 36.1%
Source: Selected Housing Characteristics, 2010 - 2014 ACS 5-year Estimates
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
The major employers in the community are Baasch, Pump and Pantry, ABC Daycare, and Centura. Many
of the residents commute to neighboring communities such as Grand Island for work.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
Over the past five years, a few new businesses have opened in the Industrial Park, which continues to grow.
It should be noted that the Industrial Park is located in the floodplain, but follows the Village’s floodplain
ordinances. In the next five years, the community will add a housing development for residents over the
age of 55. Also, the Industrial Park is expected to see additional businesses added, such as farmer shops,
self-storage units, and an ATV shop.
Cairo’s population is growing. This is due, reports the local planning team, to the community’s available
parks, pool, and schools.
PARCEL IMPROVEMENTS AND VALUATION
GIS parcel data was requested from the County Assessor. This data was analyzed for the location, number,
and value of property improvements at the parcel level. The data did not contain the number of structures
on each parcel. A summary of the results of this analysis is provided in the following table.
Table CRO.5: Parcel Improvements
Number of
Improvements
Total Improvement
Value
Mean Value of
Improvements Per
Parcel
Number of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Value of
Improvements in
Floodplain
476 $36,708,914 $77,120 54 $3,069,878
Source: Hall County Assessor
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCES
CHEMICAL STORAGE FIXED SITES
According to the Tier II System reports submitted to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality,
there are a total of four chemical storage sites that house hazardous materials in Cairo. A total of two
chemical storage sites are located in the floodplain (Figure CRO.4).
Table CRO.6: Chemical Storage Fixed Sites
Facility Address In Floodplain?
Agricultural Services Inc 6068 N Highway 11 Yes – 1%
Aurora Co-op Elevator Company 10501 W One-R Rd Yes – 1%
AT&T 0610 190th Rd No
CenturyLink 103 E Nile St No
Source: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
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HISTORIC SITES
According to the National Register of Historic Places for Nebraska, there are no historic sites located in or
near Cairo.
CRITICAL FACILITIES
Each participating jurisdiction identified critical facilities vital for disaster response, providing shelter to
the public (i.e. Red Cross Shelter), and essential for returning the jurisdiction’s functions to normal during
and after a disaster. Critical facilities were identified during the original planning process and updated by
the local planning team as a part of this plan update. The following table and figure provide a summary of
the critical facilities for the jurisdiction.
Table CRO.7: List of Critical Facilities in Cairo
CF # Name Address
Red Cross
Shelter
(Y/N)
Generator
(Y/N)
Located in 1%
Floodplain
(Y/N)
1 Fire & Rescue/Village
Hall Building 402 S. High St. N Y N
2 Christ Lutheran Church 501 W. Medina Y N N
3 First Baptist Church 107 Nile Y N N
4 Cairo Community
Center 305 Said St Y N N
5 Centura Public School 201 N Hwy 11 Y N N
6 Water Tower 205 E. Kansas N N Y
7* Water Well 8750 N. Nebraska Hwy 11 N N N
8* Water Well 14400 W. Loup River Rd N N Y
9 Wastewater Lagoon East to 130th Rd, north
across tracks, left side N N N
10 Senior Center 314 S High N N N
11 Methodist Church 506 E Kansas St N N Y
*Not included on Figure CRO.4 due to distance from the municipality
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Figure CRO.4: Critical Facilities and Hazardous Materials Storage Facilities with Floodplain
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HISTORICAL OCCURRENCES
For a table of historical hazard occurrences, please see the Participant Section for Hall County.
LOCAL HAZARD PRIORITIZATION
For an in-depth discussion regarding these area wide hazards, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment.
The following discussion provides community-specific information as reported in Cairo’s Risk Assessment
Summary that is relevant to each hazard. Only hazards identified either as a concern to the community by
the local planning team or based on the occurrence and risk of the hazard to the community are discussed
in detail below.
Flooding
Cairo’s flood risk area of concern passes through the center of the community parallel to Highway 2, along
its northern edge. The creek in this area is at risk of flash flooding.
Cairo has six NFIP policies in-force for $781,900. There are no repetitive flood loss properties in the Village
of Cairo. The following table is parcel improvement information as provided by the County Assessor. It
indicates that an estimated 11.3 percent of all parcel improvements in Cairo are located in the floodplain.
Table CRO.8: Structures in the 1% Annual Flood Risk Area
Value of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Number of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Total Number of
Improvements in
Community
Percentage of
Improvements in
Floodplain
$3,069,878 54 476 11.3%
Source: Hall County Assessor
Previously, the northern part of town was at greatest risk of flooding during heavy rain events, and poor
stormwater drainage in that area was an issue. However, many of the risks associated with flooding have
been mitigated in part by previous actions. The community conducted a stormwater drainage study, and
implemented the subsequent findings.
Severe Thunderstorms
In May of 2002, a particularly strong thunderstorm passed through central Nebraska. In Cairo, 80mph winds
blew windows out of cars and roofs off businesses. Property damages totaled $150,000 in the area. The
primary concern in the community regarding severe thunderstorms is power outages. Approximately ten
percent of the power lines in Cairo are buried. There are weather radios in the Fire Hall and Centura. Critical
municipal records are protected with surge protectors and most critical facilities have backup power
generators. Future thunderstorm hazard mitigation plans include providing backup generators to the critical
facilities without backup sources of power and identifying storm shelters.
Severe Winter Storms
Cairo has experienced many significant severe winter storms. The NCEI and the local planning team report
three storms that were particularly fierce. In January of 1999, several deaths were caused in vehicle
accidents on Highway 30 when ice and snow caused the Highway to become treacherous. Sub-zero
temperatures during this storm caused the death of a 55-year old man in Cairo due to exposure. The
December 2009 blizzard brought almost a foot of snow in three days and subsequent power outages across
central Nebraska. The blizzard of February 2016 had such significant snow falls that snow removal and
associated public works costs totaled $438,000. The main concern about winter storms is power outages.
Approximately ten percent of power lines in the community are buried. Village Maintenance is in charge
of snow removal for the Village, especially along the snow route. Their tractor, bobcat, and payloader are
considered adequate for Cairo’s snow removal needs. Severe winter storm hazard mitigation plans involve
providing backup generators for those critical facilities without them.
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Tornadoes and High Winds
The last tornado to touch down near Cairo occurred in June of 1997. This F1 tornado destroyed a barn and
resulted in $450,000 in property damage. A thunderstorm with 80 mph winds in May of 2002 caused
$150,000 in property damage to car windows and residential roofing. The local planning team is concerned
about power outages related to tornadoes and high winds. Critical municipal records are backed up with
software and thumb drives. There is a FEMA-certified safe room in the Community Center for public use,
and alternate safe rooms in the bank and Fire Hall. Community education outreach centers mostly on
tornadoes. The school conducts tornado drills, and the Fire Department sponsors weather alert meetings.
Severe weather notification is limited to the warning siren located by the Fire Department. It effectively
covers all of Cairo. In the case of a disaster event, Mutual Aid Agreements are in place with Doniphan,
Wood River, Alda, Grand Island, and Rural Hall County. Hazard mitigation plans include providing backup
generators and identifying storm shelters in the community.
GOVERNANCE
A community’s governance indicates the number of boards or offices that may be available to help
implement hazard mitigation actions. Cairo is governed by a Chairperson and a four member Village Board.
Furthermore, Cairo has a number of offices or departments that may be involved in implementing hazard
mitigation initiatives.
• Clerk/Treasurer
• Volunteer Fire Department
• Cairo QRT
• Street/Water Commissioner
• Park and Recreation
CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
Thus far, the planning process has identified the major hazards for the community, and described and
quantified the vulnerability of the community to these risks by acquiring updated information from FEMA,
local jurisdictions, and other sources. The following step, referred to as a capability assessment, assesses
what loss prevention or preparedness mechanisms are already in place. Combining the risk assessment with
the local capability assessment results in a stronger mechanism for understanding a locality’s “net
vulnerability,” and to what extent they are able to implement the identified goals, objectives, and actions.
A two-step approach was applied to conduct this assessment for each participant. First, an inventory of
common mitigation activities was developed through the Capability Assessment Survey completed by the
participants’ representatives. Four major local capabilities were examined in this assessment, and they are
planning & regulatory capability, administrative & technical capability, fiscal capability, and education &
outreach capability.
The purpose of this effort was to identify policies and programs that were either in place, needed
improvement, or could be undertaken, if deemed appropriate. Second, local existing policies, regulation,
plans, and programs were reviewed and evaluated to determine their contributions to reducing hazard-
related losses.
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Table CRO.9: Capability Assessment
Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/No
Planning
&
Regulatory
Capability
Comprehensive Plan Yes
Capital Improvements Plan No
Economic Development Plan No
Emergency Operational Plan Yes
Floodplain Management Plan No
Storm Water Management Plan No
Zoning Ordinance Yes
Subdivision Regulation/Ordinance Yes
Floodplain Ordinance Yes
Building Codes Local Codes
National Flood Insurance Program Yes
Community Rating System No
Other (if any)
Administrative &
Technical
Capability
Planning Commission County
Floodplain Administration Yes
GIS Capabilities No
Chief Building Official No
Civil Engineering No
Local Staff Who Can Assess Community’s Vulnerability to
Hazards No
Grant Manager Yes
Mutual Aid Agreement Yes
Other (if any)
Fiscal
Capability
Capital Improvement Plan/1 & 6 Year plan No
Applied for grants in the past Yes
Awarded a grant in the past Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes such as
Mitigation Projects No
Gas/Electric Service Fees No
Storm Water Service Fees No
Water/Sewer Service Fees Yes
Development Impact Fees No
General Obligation Revenue or Special Tax Bonds No
Other (if any)
Education
&
Outreach
Capability
Local citizen groups or non-profit organizations focused on
environmental protection, emergency preparedness, access and
functional needs populations, etc.
Ex. CERT Teams, Red Cross, etc.
No
Ongoing public education or information program (e.g.,
responsible water use, fire safety, household preparedness,
environmental education)
No
Natural Disaster or Safety related school programs No
StormReady Certification No
Firewise Communities Certification No
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Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/No
Tree City USA No
Other (if any)
Table CRO.10: Overall Jurisdictional Capability
Overall Capability Limited/Moderate/High
Does the community have the financial resources needed to implement
mitigation projects? Moderate
Does the community have the staff/expertise to implement projects? Moderate
Is there community support to implement projects? Limited
Does the community staff have time to devote to hazard mitigation? Limited
PLAN INTEGRATION
The following paragraphs provide a summary of the community plans that were analyzed using guidance
from FEMA’s 2014 Plan Integration Guide.
The Village of Cairo Comprehensive Plan, last updated in 2003, contains some of the goals and objectives
that are consistent with the hazard mitigation plan. It directs development away from the floodplain,
chemical storage facilities, and major transportation routes. It also limits density in areas adjacent to known
hazards areas, encourages infill development, and encourages elevation of structures located in the
floodplain. The plan also encourages preservation of open space in hazard-prone areas and allows for
emergency access to all areas of town. At this time, there is currently no plan to further integrate the HMP
into the Comprehensive Plan.
The Zoning Ordinance was last updated in 2004. The Ordinance discourages development in the floodplain,
prohibits development in the floodway, discourages residential development near chemical storage sites
and major transportation routes, and contains natural hazard layers. It also encourages maintaining open
space within the floodplain, limits development in the extraterrestrial jurisdiction, and accounts for current
population trends.
Cairo has an annex to the Hall County Local Emergency Operations Plan, last updated in 2015. The plan
addresses the hazards of greatest concern, identifies scenarios that would require evacuation and critical
evacuation routes, locations to be used for mass sheltering, and provides a clear assignment of responsibility
during an emergency.
The Village’s Building Codes were recently updated in 2016 and are based on the 2012 International
Building Codes. The Codes allow for raingardens in residential areas and require the use of fire resistant
building materials. In a future update, the Codes will require a safe room in multiple dwelling units such as
apartments.
Cairo has a 1 & 6-year Plan that is reviewed and updated annually. The plan includes stormwater projects,
upsizing of culverts and drainage structures, regular maintenance of structures, and upgrading and
maintenance of the storm sewer system. It also includes the installation of street aprons to facilitate
drainage, improving transportation routes for drainage, bridge improvements and installing emergency
generators in critical facilities.
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MITIGATION STRATEGY
Completed Mitigation Actions
Ensure Adequate Severe Weather Notifications to Critical Facilities
Description For Village-owned critical facilities, the Village should consider purchasing a weather
radio to be use in each facility for the rapid dissemination of a severe weather warning;
in areas of the Village with noisy manufacturing facilities which may not hear tornado
sirens, the Village could inform the owners of these facilities of the option of purchasing
a weather radio
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Location Swimming Pool, Village Office, Schools
Funding General Funds
Status Completed in 2014.
Reduce Damages from Floods, Stormwater, and Heavy Precipitation Events
Description Conduct stormwater drainage study; evaluate and implement recommendations or
comparable measures to improve drainage; evaluate and improve stormwater system
Hazard(s) Addressed Flooding
Location Industrial Park
Funding General Funds
Status Completed in 2016.
Ongoing and New Mitigation Actions
Improve/Provide Adequate Backup and Emergency Generators
Description Identify and evaluate current backup and emergency generators; obtain additional
generators based on identification and evaluation; provide portable or stationary source
of backup power to redundant power supplies, municipal wells, lift stations and other
critical facilities and shelters
Hazard(s) Addressed All hazards
Estimated Cost $20,000 – $75,000+ per generator
Funding Village funds, HMGP
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Village Board
Storm Shelter Identification
Description Identify any existing private or public storm shelters
Hazard(s) Addressed Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms, High Winds
Estimated Cost Staff Time
Funding Staff Time
Status Ongoing. Emergency Management annually inspects new businesses for the location of
storm shelters.
Timeline Ongoing
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Village Board, Emergency Management
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Removed Mitigation Actions
Maintain NFIP Participation
Description Continue to regulate development in floodplain areas; additional floodplain
mapping/remapping
Reason for Removal Village will continue to participate in program, however, this is no longer considered a
hazard mitigation action.
Reduce Tree Damage and Damage from Trees
Description Conduct tree inventory; develop tree maintenance/trimming program; implement tree
maintenance/trimming program; remove hazardous limbs and/or trees
Reason for Removal The planning team determined this project not to be a priority.
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PARTICIPANT SECTION
FOR THE
VILLAGE OF DONIPHAN
Central Platte NRD
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
August 2017
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LOCAL PLANNING TEAM
Table DPH.1 provides the list of participating members that comprised the Doniphan local planning team.
Members of the planning team attended Round 1 and Round 2 meetings, and provided important
information including, but not limited to: confirming demographic information, critical facilities, future
development trends, hazard history and impacts, identifying hazards of greatest concern, and the
prioritization of mitigation actions that address the hazards at risk to the community.
Table DPH.1: Doniphan Local Planning Team
Name Title Department / Organization
Francis Hannon Maintenance Supervisor Village of Doniphan
LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY
The Village of Doniphan is located in the southeastern corner of Hall County and covers an area of 0.51
square miles. The major waterway in the area is the Platte River.
TRANSPORTATION
Doniphan’s major transportation corridor is Highway 34 which has an average of 11,000 vehicles per day
with 1,085 of those categorized as heavy commercial vehicles. There are no rail lines that pass through
Doniphan.
DEMOGRAPHICS
The following figure displays the historical population trend from 1930 to 2014. This figure indicates that
the population of Doniphan has been increasing since 1960.
Figure DPH.1: Population 1930 – 2014
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
436 395 412 390
542
696 736 763
829
935
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2014
(ACS)PopulationYear
Population
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Figure DPH.2: Map of the Village of Doniphan
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The following table indicates the Village has a lower percentage of the population under the age of 5 but a
slightly higher percentage of population between 5 and 64 years of age when compared to the County and
the state. Additionally, Doniphan has a slightly lower percentage of its population over the age of 64 as
compared to the County, as well as a lower median age.
Table DPH.2: Population by Age
Age Doniphan Hall County State of Nebraska
<5 7.0% 8.1% 7.2%
5-64 80.8% 78.5% 79.2%
>64 12.2% 13.4% 13.6%
Median 31.8 35.9 36.2
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010, Table DP-1
The following table indicates that Doniphan’s median household income and per capita income are lower
than the County’s. However, Doniphan has a higher median home and median rent value than the County.
Table DPH.3: Housing and Income
Doniphan Hall County State of Nebraska
Median Household Income $47,969 $61,677 $52,400
Per Capita Income $20,909 $24,075 $27,339
Median Home Value $120,800 $118,300 $130,100
Median Rent $675 $656 $721
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP03 and DP04
According to 2010-2014 ACS 5-year estimates, the community has 375 housing units with 93.6 percent of
those units occupied. There are approximately 38 mobile homes in the community and are concentrated at
318 N. 1st Street. The initial Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) was developed in August 1978.
Figure DPH.3: Housing Units by Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP04
86
5
14
20
94
25
76
44
11
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Before 1939 1940-1949 1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2009 2010-Housing Units BuiltYears Built
Housing Age
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Table DPH.4: Housing Units
Jurisdiction
Total Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Occupied Vacant Owner Renter
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Doniphan 351 93.6% 24 6.4% 264 75.2% 87 24.8%
Hall County 22,418 94.1% 1,418 5.9% 14,326 63.9% 8,092 36.1%
Source: Selected Housing Characteristics, 2010 - 2014 ACS 5-year Estimates
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
The major employers in the community are the Doniphan-Trumbull School District, Frito Lay Distribution
Center, H & H Concrete and Construction, and Nebraska Machinery. A large percentage of residents
commute to work in Grand Island and Kearney.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
In the past five years, a new event center was constructed. This event center was not developed in the
floodplain. The local planning team attributes the community’s growth to their proximity to Grand Island,
Kearney, and Hastings and the quality of the school district. A new housing development is planned in the
next five years on Platte River Drive. There are no new businesses or industries planned for the next five
years.
PARCEL IMPROVEMENTS AND VALUATION
GIS parcel data was requested from the County Assessor. This data was analyzed for the location, number,
and value of property improvements at the parcel level. The data did not contain the number of structures
on each parcel. A summary of the results of this analysis is provided in the following table.
Table DPH.5: Parcel Improvements
Number of
Improvements
Total Improvement
Value
Mean Value of
Improvements Per
Parcel
Number of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Value of
Improvements in
Floodplain
432 $41,386,751 95,803 17 $3,540,989
Source: Hall County Assessor
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCES
CHEMICAL STORAGE FIXED SITES
According to the Tier II System reports submitted to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality,
there are a total of six chemical storage sites that house hazardous materials in Doniphan. None of the
chemical storage sites are in the floodplain (Figure DPH.4).
Table DPH.6: Chemical Storage Fixed Sites
# Facility Address In Floodplain?
1 Agricultural Services Inc 101 E Pine St No
2 Aurora Co-op Doniphan Plant 101 E Plum St No
3 Doniphan Remote 106 W Plum St No
4 Nebraska Machinery Co 10501 S US Highway 281 No
5 NPPD Doniphan Sys Control Ctr 2060 W Platte River Dr No
6 Pioneer Hi-Bred Intl Inc 12937 S US Highway 281 No
Source: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
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HISTORIC SITES
According to the National Register of Historic Places for Nebraska, there are no historic sites located in or
near Doniphan.
CRITICAL FACILITIES
Each participating jurisdiction identified critical facilities vital for disaster response, providing shelter to
the public (i.e. Red Cross Shelter), and essential for returning the jurisdiction’s functions to normal during
and after a disaster. Critical facilities were identified during the original planning process and updated by
the local planning team as a part of this plan update. The following table and figure provide a summary of
the critical facilities for the jurisdiction.
Table DPH.7: List of Critical Facilities in Doniphan
CF # Name Address
Red Cross
Shelter
(Y/N)
Generator
(Y/N)
Located in 1%
Floodplain
(Y/N)
1 Fire & Rescue 106 E Plum St N Y N
2 Village Hall 103 W Pine St N Y -
Portable N
3 Village Maintenance
Shop 102 W Cedar St N N N
4 Doniphan-Trumbull
Public School 302 W Plum St Y N N
5 United Methodist
Church 304 N 4th St Y N N
6 Prairie Winds Assisted
Living Center 603 W 6th St N Y N
7 Water Tower 590 W Pine St N N N
8 Well 304 ½ N 2nd St N N N
9 Well 302 W Walt Ave N N N
10 Well 102 W Cedar St N N N
11 Wastewater Lagoon 401 N First St N N N
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Figure DPH.4: Critical Facilities and Hazardous Materials Storage Facilities with Floodplain
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HISTORICAL OCCURRENCES
For a table of historical hazard occurrences, please see the Participant Section for Hall County.
LOCAL HAZARD PRIORITIZATION
For an in-depth discussion regarding these area wide hazards, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment.
The following discussion provides community-specific information as by the local planning team. Only
hazards identified either as a concern to the community by the local planning team or based on the
occurrence and risk of the hazard to the community are discussed in detail below.
Flooding
The Village of Doniphan has a flood risk area that goes through the western side of the community.
Doniphan has two NFIP policies in-force for $1,500,000. There are no repetitive flood loss properties in
the Village of Doniphan. The following table is parcel improvement information as provided by the County
Assessor. It indicates that an estimated 3.9 percent of all parcel improvements in Doniphan are located in
the floodplain.
Table DPH.8: Structures in the 1% Annual Flood Risk Area
Value of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Number of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Total Number of
Improvements in
Community
Percentage of
Improvements in
Floodplain
$3,540,989 17 432 3.9%
Source: Hall County Assessor
Two major flooding events in Doniphan are reported by NCEI. In December of 2010, ice jams caused the
Platte to flood, necessitating home evacuations for areas just west of Doniphan. A second flood in June of
2015 was caused by heavy rains. Water accumulated on the southbound lane of Highway 281 near Rosedale
Road, causing a few traffic accidents. Flooding hazard mitigation actions include providing backup
generators and weather radios to critical facilities.
Hail
Hail is a top concern for the local planning team because of the potential for property damage. The most
significant hail event in Doniphan caused $1,000,000 in property damage in May of 2002 when 2.75-inch
hail destroyed roofs, windows, and vehicles. The community’s critical facilities are not fitted with hail
resistant building materials but are insured for hail damage. Residents do not receive information on hail
resistant building materials with building permits. The local tree board manages hazardous tress in the area.
Hail mitigation actions include initiating a power line burying project, requiring new construction to bury
utility lines, and requesting a tree inventory from the Nebraska Forestry Service.
Severe Thunderstorms
Of the severe thunderstorms reported by NCEI, the storm that occurred in August of 1999 was the most
severe, with property damages totaling $250,000. Thunderstorm winds combined with hail and heavy rain
and damaged five homes west of Doniphan, and many trees within the Village. The local planning team is
most concerned with flash flooding associated with severe thunderstorms. Doniphan protects its critical
municipal records with surge protectors and a cloud-based backup system. Approximately ten percent of
power lines are buried. Thunderstorm hazard mitigation actions include providing weather radios and
backup power generators to critical facilities, providing adequate storm shelters for the community,
initiating a power line burying project, requiring new construction to bury utility lines, and requesting a
tree inventory from the Nebraska Forestry Service.
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Severe Winter Storms
One of the most severe winter storms in recent memory is an ice storm that occurred in December of 2006.
Property damages of $100,000 were incurred when freezing rain broke tree limbs and downed power lines
and power poles. Several days of power outages were reported in the area. A blizzard in February 2016 had
such significant snow falls that snow removal and associated public works costs totaled $438,000. The local
planning team is concerned about power outages and emergency personnel mobility during severe winter
storms. Approximately ten percent of power lines are buried in the community. There are no designated
snow routes or snow fences in place. The Maintenance Department utilizes a truck with a plow and a loader
with a plow for snow removal. Severe winter storm hazard mitigation actions include providing weather
radios and backup power generators to critical facilities, initiating a power line burying project, requiring
new construction to bury utility lines, and requesting a tree inventory from the Nebraska Forestry Service.
Tornadoes and High Winds
In June of 1997, several EF0 tornadoes passed near Doniphan, causing no property damage. In October of
2000, a funnel cloud was spotted near the Village, also causing no property damage. Critical municipal
records are backed up with cloud-based software. The warning siren in Doniphan is maintained by Hall
County Emergency Management, and reaches all areas of the community. They also offer text alerts.
Doniphan has Mutual Aid Agreements with surrounding communities and participates in NEWARN, a
mutual aid network that provides essential utilities after a disaster event. As there are no safe rooms in
Doniphan, hazard mitigation actions include providing safe rooms to shelter the community. The Event
Center and bank are available for shelter if necessary. Further mitigation actions include: providing
generators to critical facilities; initiating a power line burying project; requiring new construction to bury
utility lines; requesting a tree inventory from the Nebraska Forestry Service; and improving warning
systems by providing critical facilities with weather radios.
GOVERNANCE
A community’s governance indicates the number of boards or offices that may be available to help
implement hazard mitigation actions. Doniphan is governed by a Chairperson and a four member Village
Board. Furthermore, Doniphan has a number of offices or departments that may be involved in
implementing hazard mitigation initiatives.
• Clerk/Treasurer
• Utility Superintendent
• Streets/Parks Commissioner
• Planning Commission
• Housing Authority
• Water and Sewer Department
• Volunteer Fire Department
CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
Thus far, the planning process has identified the major hazards for the community, and described and
quantified the vulnerability of the community to these risks by acquiring updated information from FEMA,
local jurisdictions, and other sources. The following step, referred to as a capability assessment, assesses
what loss prevention or preparedness mechanisms are already in place. Combining the risk assessment with
the local capability assessment results in a stronger mechanism for understanding a locality’s “net
vulnerability,” and to what extent they are able to implement the identified goals, objectives, and actions.
A two-step approach was applied to conduct this assessment for each participant. First, an inventory of
common mitigation activities was developed through the Capability Assessment Survey completed by the
participants’ representatives. Four major local capabilities were examined in this assessment, and they are
planning & regulatory capability, administrative & technical capability, fiscal capability, and education &
outreach capability.
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The purpose of this effort was to identify policies and programs that were either in place, needed
improvement, or could be undertaken, if deemed appropriate. Second, local existing policies, regulation,
plans, and programs were reviewed and evaluated to determine their contributions to reducing hazard-
related losses.
Table DPH.9: Capability Assessment
Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/No
Planning
&
Regulatory
Capability
Comprehensive Plan Yes
Capital Improvements Plan No
Economic Development Plan No
Emergency Operational Plan Yes
Floodplain Management Plan No
Storm Water Management Plan No
Zoning Ordinance Yes
Subdivision Regulation/Ordinance Yes
Floodplain Ordinance Yes
Building Codes Local Codes
National Flood Insurance Program Yes
Community Rating System No
Other (if any)
Administrative &
Technical
Capability
Planning Commission Yes
Floodplain Administration Yes
GIS Capabilities No
Chief Building Official Yes
Civil Engineering Yes
Local Staff Who Can Assess Community’s Vulnerability to
Hazards Yes
Grant Manager No
Mutual Aid Agreement Yes
Other (if any)
Fiscal
Capability
Capital Improvement Plan/1 & 6 Year plan Yes
Applied for grants in the past No
Awarded a grant in the past No
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes such as
Mitigation Projects No
Gas/Electric Service Fees No
Storm Water Service Fees No
Water/Sewer Service Fees Yes
Development Impact Fees No
General Obligation Revenue or Special Tax Bonds No
Other (if any)
Education
&
Outreach
Capability
Local citizen groups or non-profit organizations focused on
environmental protection, emergency preparedness, access and
functional needs populations, etc.
Ex. CERT Teams, Red Cross, etc.
No
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Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/No
Ongoing public education or information program (e.g.,
responsible water use, fire safety, household preparedness,
environmental education)
No
Natural Disaster or Safety related school programs Yes
StormReady Certification No
Firewise Communities Certification No
Tree City USA Yes
Other (if any)
Table DPH.10: Overall Jurisdictional Capability
Overall Capability Limited/Moderate/High
Does the community have the financial resources needed to implement
mitigation projects? Limited
Does the community have the staff/expertise to implement projects? Moderate
Is there community support to implement projects? Moderate
Does the community staff have time to devote to hazard mitigation? Limited
PLAN INTEGRATION
The following paragraphs provide a summary of the community plans that were analyzed using guidance
from FEMA’s 2014 Plan Integration Guide.
The Village of Doniphan Comprehensive Plan, last updated in 2003, contains some of the goals and
objectives that are consistent with the hazard mitigation plan. It directs development away from the
floodplain, chemical storage facilities, and major transportation routes. It also limits density in areas
adjacent to known hazards areas, encourages infill development, and encourages elevation of structures
located in the floodplain. The plan also encourages preservation of open space in hazard-prone areas and
allows for emergency access to all areas of town. At this time, there is no strategy regarding further plan
integration. Local officials may consider including a list of critical facilities, examination of chemical
storage, and documenting the hazard prioritization in future Comprehensive Plan updates.
The Zoning Ordinance was last updated in 2004. The Ordinance discourages development in the floodplain,
prohibits development in the floodway, and discourages residential development near chemical storage sites
and major transportation routes. It also encourages maintaining open space within the floodplain, limits
development in the extraterrestrial jurisdiction, and accounts for current population trends.
Doniphan has an annex to the Hall County Local Emergency Operations Plan, last updated in 2015. The
Plan addresses the hazards of greatest concern, identifies scenarios that would require evacuation and
critical evacuation routes, locations to be used for mass sheltering, and provides a clear assignment of
responsibility during an emergency.
The Village’s Building Codes were recently updated in 2016 and are based on the 2012 International
Building Codes. The Codes allow for raingardens in residential areas and require the use of fire resistant
building materials. In a future update, the Codes will require a safe room in multiple dwelling units such as
apartments.
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MITIGATION STRATEGY
Ongoing and New Mitigation Actions
Provide Adequate Safe Rooms and Post-Disaster Storm Shelters
Description Identify and evaluate existing safe rooms and/or storm shelters; improve and/or
construct safe rooms and/or storm shelters; design and construct storm shelters and safe
rooms in highly vulnerable areas such as mobile home parks, campgrounds, schools,
etc.
Hazard(s) Addressed Tornadoes, High Winds, Severe Thunderstorms
Estimated Cost $150/safe room for retrofit; $300/safe room for new construction
Funding Local Budget, HMGP, PDM
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 5+ years
Priority Low
Lead Agency Village Board
Improve Electrical Service
Description Evaluate hardening, retrofitting, looping and/or burying of power lines and related
infrastructure and/or comparable protection measures; provide looped distribution
service and other redundancies in the electrical system as a backup power supply in the
event the primary system is destroyed or fails; implement measures to improve
electrical service; bury power lines for future construction
Hazard(s) Addressed Tornadoes, High Winds, Severe Thunderstorms, Severe Winter Storms
Estimated Cost Dependent on project
Funding Local Budget, NFS
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Village Board, Utilities Department
Reduce Tree Damage and Damage from Trees
Description Conduct tree inventory; develop tree maintenance/trimming program; implement tree
maintenance/trimming program; remove hazardous limbs and/or trees
Hazard(s) Addressed Tornadoes, High Winds, Severe Thunderstorms, Severe Winter Storms
Estimated Cost $500
Funding Local Budget, NFS
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Village Board, Utilities Department
Ensure Adequate Severe Weather Notifications to Critical Facilities
Description Purchase weather radios for all critical facilities; inform areas with high noise pollution
to consider purchasing a weather radio
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $30/weather radio
Funding Local Budget, HMGP
Status In progress.
Timeline Ongoing
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Fire Department
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Improve/Provide Adequate Backup and Emergency Generators
Description Identify and evaluate current backup and emergency generators; obtain additional
generators based on identification and evaluation; provide portable or stationary source
of backup power to redundant power supplies, municipal wells, lift stations and other
critical facilities and shelters
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $3,500+ depending on site requirements
Funding Local Budget, HMGP
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority High
Lead Agency Utilities Department
Removed Mitigation Actions
Maintain NFIP Participation
Description Continue to regulate development in floodplain areas; adopt future floodplain maps
when they become available; perform additional floodplain mapping/remapping as
necessary
Reason for Removal Village will continue to participate in program, however, this is no longer considered a
hazard mitigation action.
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PARTICIPANT SECTION
FOR THE
DONIPHAN-TRUMBULL PUBLIC
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Central Platte NRD
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
August 2017
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LOCAL PLANNING TEAM
Table DTS.1 provides the list of participating community members that comprised the Doniphan-Trumbull
Public School District local planning team. Members of the planning team attended Round 1 and Round 2
meetings and provided important information including but not limited to: confirming demographic
information, critical facilities, structural inventory, future development trends, hazard history and impacts,
identifying hazards of greatest concern for the community, and the prioritization of mitigation actions that
address the hazards at risk to the community.
Table DTS.1: Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools Local Planning Team
Name Title Department / Organization
Kirk Russell Superintendent Doniphan-Trumbull Schools
DISTRICT PROFILE
The Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools District is located in the southern portion of Hall County. The
District has an enrollment of 485 students. Figure DTS.2 shows the location of the School District’s
boundaries.
DEMOGRAPHICS
The following figure displays the historical population trend starting with the 2000-2001 school year and
ending with the 2014-2015 year. This figure indicates that the student population of Doniphan-Trumbull
Schools has been fluctuating since 2000, but has steadied since 2011 with 489 students enrolled in 2014.
Figure DTS.1: Population 2000 - 2015
Source: Nebraska Department of Education
512 519
531
519
495
517
531 538
505
491
467
486 479 479
489
420
440
460
480
500
520
540
560
Student PopulationSchool Year
Student Population
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Figure DTS.2: Map of Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools District
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Figure DTS.3: Number of Students by Grade, 2014-2015
Source: Nebraska Department of Education
The figure above indicates that the largest number of students are in the 4th, 5th, 7th, and 10th grades. The
lowest population of students are pre-kindergarten, 3rd, and 9th grades. According to the Nebraska
Department of Education, 30 percent of students receive either free or reduced priced meals at school. This
is significantly lower than the state average at 44 percent. Additionally, over 15 percent of students are in
the Special Education Program. These particular students may be more vulnerable during a hazardous event
than the rest of the student population.
Table DTS.2: School District Statistics, 2014 - 2015
School District State of Nebraska
Free/Reduced Priced Meals 30.06% 44.17%
School Mobility Rate 7.04% 12.25%
English Language Learners - 6.20%
Special Education Students 15.57% 14.71%
Source: Nebraska Department of Education
STRUCTURAL INVENTORY AND VALUATION
The School District has six buildings, one grand stand, and one 8-lane track for a total value of $20,732,525.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
There have been no new construction or renovations in the last few years nor are there currently plans for
additions.
20
35 36 36
30
40 41
34
43
33 32
43
33 33
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
PK KG 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12thNumber of StudentsGrade
Students by Grade
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CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCES
CHEMICAL STORAGE FIXED SITES
According to the Tier II System reports submitted to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality,
there are a total of six chemical storage sites that house hazardous materials in Doniphan. None of these
facilities are located near the school.
Table DPH.3: Chemical Storage Fixed Sites
# Facility Address In Floodplain?
1 Agricultural Services Inc 101 E Pine St No
2 Aurora Co-op Doniphan Plant 101 E Plum St No
3 Doniphan Remote 106 W Plum St No
4 Nebraska Machinery Co 10501 S US Highway 281 No
5 NPPD Doniphan Sys Control Ctr 2060 W Platte River Dr No
6 Pioneer Hi-Bred Intl Inc 12937 S US Highway 281 No
Source: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
CRITICAL FACILITIES
Each participating jurisdiction identified critical facilities vital for disaster response, providing shelter to
the public, and essential for returning the jurisdiction’s functions to normal during and after a disaster.
Critical facilities were identified during the original planning process and updated by the local planning
team as a part of this plan update. The following table and figure provide a summary of the critical facilities
for the jurisdiction.
Table DTS.4: List of Critical Facilities for Doniphan-Trumbull Schools
CF # Name Address
Red
Cross
Shelter
(Y/N)
Generator
(Y/N)
Weather
Radio
(Y/N)
Safe
Room
(Y/N)
Located in
1%
Floodplain
(Y/N)
1
Doniphan-
Trumbull
Elementary and
Secondary
School
302 W. Plum Y N Y N N
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Figure DTS.4: Critical Facilities and Hazardous Materials Storage with Floodplain
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SCHOOL DRILLS AND STAFF TRAINING
The School District is required by law to conduct a number of drills throughout the year. Students and staff
participate in monthly fire drills and a tornado drill every spring. In coordination with the County Sheriff’s
Office in 2015, the School conducted a mock active shooter situation with students and staff participating.
Two to three days a year are dedicated to staff training on potential emergency scenarios. The District has
a Safety and Security Team comprised of staff, parents, Sheriff Deputy, local civil defense, emergency
management, local EMTs, and the Superintendent. The School District also meets with the County Sheriff’s
Office twice a year and the local fire department comes to the school during Fire Prevention Week. Parents
and students are educated on emergency procedures through the website, local newspaper, and the student
handbook.
HISTORICAL OCCURRENCES
For a table of historical hazard occurrences, please see the Participant Section for Hall County.
SCHOOL HAZARD PRIORITIZATION
For an in-depth discussion regarding area wide hazards, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment. The
following discussion provides specific information, reported by the local planning team. Only hazards either
identified as a concern to the District by the local planning team, or based on the occurrence and risk of the
hazard to the District are discussed in detail below.
Flooding
The District is concerned with heavy rains that have caused flash flooding concerns around the school
campus due to poor stormwater drainage on Plum Street. Street flooding has backed up onto school property
and has gone as far as seeping under a door, causing damage to the floor. The District has spoken with the
Village and the Village Engineer to determine the best method of fixing the drainage issue. A drainage
study may be conducted to identify drainage improvement projects to implement.
Hail
Hail storms are a regular part of the climate for Doniphan. The School District has not experienced
damaging hail storms in the last ten years. The most significant event happened in May 2002 when a $1
million in damages accrued across the community when 2.75-inch hail fell and damaged roofs, windows,
vehicles, and trees. The District annually hires a contractor to trim trees of any dead or hazardous limbs.
Mitigation actions include promoting first aid training and installing weather radios in the school.
Severe Thunderstorms
The local planning team is most concerned with high winds and lightning from severe thunderstorms. Ten
years ago, lightning struck the school’s digital sign causing $3,500 in damages. Brief power outages at the
school have occurred following high winds from thunderstorms. The school has not had any known
damages from high winds in the last ten years. Weather radios are installed at the school.
Severe Winter Storms
Heavy snow and ice are of concern to the school due to the possibility of power outages, school closures,
and the safety of students during transportation. One of the most severe winter storms was an ice storm that
occurred in December of 2006. Heavy tree damage occurred from the freezing rain and power lines and
power poles. Several days of power outages were reported in the area, including at the school. The local
planning team noted that the National Weather Service contacts all area schools within 48 hours when an
approaching severe winter storm may greatly impact operations. The information provided by the NWS
gives the superintendent insight into the winter storm situation. The School District is responsible for snow
removal, and if the snow is particularly deep, the Village will offer its help as well. Snow removal resources
are sufficient at this time. A backup power generator is a mitigation action included in the plan.
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Tornadoes
Although the school has not been directly impacted by a tornado, the District is concerned for the
vulnerability of students and staff and the potential for damages to the school. Per the NCEI, an EF0 tornado
passed near the Village in June 1997 and a funnel cloud was spotted in the community in October of 2000.
Staff and students use the school’s weight room, which is located underground, as a storm shelter during
tornado warnings. School data is regularly backed up using the cloud and via external hard drive. Mitigation
actions include installing a backup power generator and improving emergency communications.
ADMINISTRATION/CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
The School District has a superintendent, two principals, two assistant principals, and several supportive
staff. The School Board is made up of a six-member panel.
Doniphan-Trumbull Schools would likely fund hazard mitigation projects through a combination of
available grants, school building fund, and the general fund.
Table DTS.5: Overall Jurisdictional Capability
Overall Capability Limited/Moderate/High
Does the community have the financial resources needed to implement
mitigation projects? Moderate
Does the community have the staff/expertise to implement projects? Moderate
Is there community support to implement projects? High
Does the community staff have time to devote to hazard mitigation? Limited
PLAN INTEGRATION
Doniphan-Trumbull Public School District maintains, updates, and annually reviews the Safety and
Security Manual with the Safety and Security Team. The manual outlines roles, responsibilities, and
procedures for response to hazards.
No other examples of plan integration were identified, and there are currently no plans to further integrate
planning mechanisms.
MITIGATION STRATEGY
New Mitigation Actions
Improve/Provide Adequate Backup and Emergency Generators
Description Identify and evaluate current backup and emergency generators; obtain additional
generators based on identification and evaluation; provide portable or stationary source
of backup power to redundant power supplies, municipal wells, lift stations and other
critical facilities and shelters
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $3,500+ depending on site requirements
Funding General Funds
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority High
Lead Agency Superintendent
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Reduce Tree Damage and Damage from Trees
Description Conduct tree inventory; develop tree maintenance/trimming program; implement tree
maintenance/trimming program; remove hazardous limbs and/or trees
Hazard(s) Addressed High Winds, Severe Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Severe Winter Storms, Grass/Wildfire
Estimated Cost $3,600/year
Funding General Funds
Status Ongoing. Contractor hired every year to trim trees.
Timeline Ongoing
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Superintendent
Improve Emergency Communication
Description Develop/Improve Emergency Communication Action plan; implement Emergency
Communication Action Plan; establish inner-operable communications; obtain/upgrade
emergency communication facilities/equipment; obtain/upgrade/distribute weather
warning radios
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $1,000+ Staff Time
Funding General Funds
Status Ongoing.
Timeline Ongoing
Priority High
Lead Agency Administration Team
Improve Warning Systems
Description Evaluate current warning systems; improve warning systems/develop new warning
system; obtain/upgrade warning system equipment and methods; conduct evaluation of
existing alert sirens for replacement or placement of new sirens; identify location of
weather warning radios; improve weather radio system; obtain/upgrade weather radios
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $1,000+ Staff Time
Funding General Funds
Status Ongoing. Currently the school has a radio but may need to replace it in the future.
Timeline Ongoing
Priority Low
Lead Agency Administration Team
First Aid Training
Description Promote first aid training for all residents
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $100 per person
Funding General Funds
Status Ongoing
Timeline Ongoing
Priority High
Lead Agency Superintendent and Secretary
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Drainage Study/Stormwater Master Plan
Description Identify and prioritize design improvements with preliminary drainage studies and
assessments; address site specific localized flooding/drainage issues; identify
stormwater problem areas and potential drainage improvements with Stormwater
Master Plans
Hazard(s) Addressed Flooding
Estimated Cost $15,000+
Funding General Funds
Status In early conversations with Village on drainage issue around school.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority High
Lead Agency Board of Education
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PARTICIPANT SECTION
FOR THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
Central Platte NRD
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
August 2017
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LOCAL PLANNING TEAM
Table GID.1 provides the list of participating members that comprised the City of Grand Island local
planning team. Members of the planning team attended Round 1 and Round 2 meetings, and provided
important information including, but not limited to: confirming demographic information, critical facilities,
future development trends, hazard history and impacts, identifying hazards of greatest concern, and the
prioritization of mitigation actions that address the hazards at risk to the community.
Table GID.1: City of Grand Island Local Planning Team
Name Title Department / Organization
Chad Nabity Planning Director/Floodplain Administrator City of Grand Island
Jon Rosenlund Emergency Manager City of Grand Island
LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY
The City of Grand Island is located in the northeastern portion of Hall County and covers an area of 28.6
square miles. The major waterway in the area is the Platte River, located south of the City and running from
the southwest to the northeast.
TRANSPORTATION
Grand Island’s major transportation corridors include Highways 2, 30, 34, and 281. Highway 2 is located
along the northwestern edge of the City and has an average of 4,260 vehicles per day with 315 of those
categorized as heavy commercial vehicles. Highway 30 travels through the center of the City in a southwest
to northeast direction and has an average of 6,265 vehicles per day with 1,080 of those categorized as heavy
commercial vehicles. Highway 34 travels in an east to west direction and is located in the southeast corner
of the City and has an average of 5,040 vehicles per day with 550 of those categorized as heavy commercial
vehicles. Finally, Highway 281 travels in a north to south direction through the center of the City and have
an average of 11,000 vehicles per day with 1,085 of those categorized as heavy commercial vehicles. Grand
Island has three active rail lines in or near the City limits, these include a Union Pacific, a Burlington
Northern, and a Nebraska Central line. There is also one non-operating rail line that is owned by the United
States Government and located to the west of the City.
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Figure GID.1: Map of the City of Grand Island
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DEMOGRAPHICS
The following figure displays the historical population trend from 1930 to 2014. This figure indicates that
the population of Grand Island has been increasing since 1930.
Figure GID.2: Population 1930 - 2014
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
The following table indicates the City has a higher percentage of the population that is under the age of 5
when compared to Hall County. However, Grand Island has a comparable percentage of the population
between the ages of 5 and 64 and over the age of 64 as the County. The median age is also very similar to
the County’s.
Table GID.2: Population by Age
Age Grand Island Hall County State of Nebraska
<5 8.4% 8.1% 7.2%
5-64 78.7% 78.5% 79.2%
>64 13.0% 13.4% 13.6%
Median 35 35.9 36.2
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010, Table DP-1
The following table indicates that Grand Island’s median household income is significantly lower than the
County. The per capita income, the median home value, and median rent value are also lower than that of
the County.
Table GID.3: Housing and Income
Grand Island Hall County State of Nebraska
Median Household Income $46,527 $61,677 $52,400
Per Capita Income $23,221 $24,075 $27,339
Median Home Value $113,500 $118,300 $130,100
Median Rent $653 $656 $721
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP03 and DP04
18,041 19,130
22,682 25,742
32,358 33,180
39,487
42,940
48,520 50,059
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2014
(ACS)PopulationYear
Population
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According to 2010-2014 ACS 5-year estimates, the community has 19,833 housing units with 94.3 percent
of those units occupied. There are approximately 599 mobile homes in the community. Mobile home parks
are in almost every zoning district in Grand Island. The initial Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) was
developed in March 1983.
Figure GID.3: Housing Units by Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP04
Table GID.4: Housing Units
Jurisdiction
Total Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Occupied Vacant Owner Renter
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Grand Island 18,702 94.3% 1,131 5.7% 11,379 60.8% 7,323 39.2%
Hall County 22,418 94.1% 1,418 5.9% 14,326 63.9% 8,092 36.1%
Source: Selected Housing Characteristics, 2010 - 2014 ACS 5-year Estimates
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
The major employers in the community are the St. Francis Hospital, JBS Swift, Principal Financial, Chief
Industries, Grand Island Public Schools, and Global Industries. Most community members stay in Grand
Island for work.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
Over the past five years, Grand Island has seen many new buildings, redevelopments, and new roads. Some
new houses were built in the floodplain, but all are compliant with floodplain regulations. Overall, Grand
Island’s population is growing. The local planning team reports that Grand Island is a regional hub with
varied employers, retailers, and medical facilities. There are new housing developments planned for the
next five years, mostly in the northwest part of the City. Furthermore, a few apartment complexes are
planned for the southeast section of Grand Island in the next five years. A new hospital and a retail center
are planned to be built as well.
3,696
1,090
2,707 2,689
3,636
1,871
2,169
1,748
227
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
Before
1939
1940-1949 1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2009 2010-Housing Units BuiltYears Built
Housing Age
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Figure GID.4: Zoning Map
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PARCEL IMPROVEMENTS AND VALUATION
GIS parcel data was requested from the County Assessor. This data was analyzed for the location, number,
and value of property improvements at the parcel level. The data did not contain the number of structures
on each parcel. A summary of the results of this analysis is provided in the following table.
Table GID.5: Parcel Improvements
Number of
Improvements
Total Improvement
Value
Mean Value of
Improvements Per
Parcel
Number of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Value of
Improvements in
Floodplain
18,386 $2,492,047,641 $135,541 988 229,290,374
Source: Hall County Assessor
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCES
CHEMICAL STORAGE FIXED SITES
According to the Tier II System reports submitted to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality,
there are a total of 37 chemical storage sites that house hazardous materials in Grand Island. A total of three
chemical storage sites are located in the floodplain (Figure GID.5).
Table GID.6: Chemical Storage Fixed Sites
Facility Address In Floodplain?
Agricultural Services Inc 2777 N Broadwell Ave No
Alter Nebraska Corporation 1119 E 4th St No
AmeriCold Logistics LLC 204 E Roberts St No
AT&T Communications 0900 144 W Roberts St No
Aurora Co-op Elevator Company 4155 E US Highway 30 Yes – 1%
Aurora Co-op Elevator Company 920 N Shady Bend Rd No
C W Burdick Generating Station 800 Bischeld St No
CenturyLink 105 N Wheeler Ave No
Charter Communications 2533 W Old Lincoln Hwy No
Charter Communications 205 N Webb Rd No
Chief Industries Inc 1119 S Adams St No
Christensen Concrete Products 235 W Roberts St No
Christensen Concrete Products 3990 W US Highway 30 No
CNH America LLC - Miller Bldg 1011 Claude Rd No
CNH Industrial America LLC 3445 W Stolley Park Rd No
Coca-Cola Refreshments 1617 Holland Dr No
Darling Ingredients Inc 5251 W Guenther Rd Yes – 1%
Diamond Truck Wash 6499 S US Highway 281 No
Gerhold Concrete Co 1431 S Webb Rd No
GIUD Burdick Reservoir S Stuhr Rd No
GIUD Rogers Reservoir 3990 W Old Potash Hwy No
Grand Island Potable Water 2700 Wellfield Rd No
Grand Island Water Department 364 N Pine St No
Lineage Logistics LLC 205 E Roberts St No
McCain Foods USA Inc 2629 N Broadwell Ave No
Optimas OE Solutions 3319 Island Cir No
Overhead Door Co 2514 E US Highway 30 No
Platte Generating Station 1035 W Wildwood Dr No
Platte Valley Energetics LLC 8318 W Old Potash Hwy No
Sprint Grand Island POP 333 N Pine St No
Standard Iron Inc 4160 Gold Core Rd No
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Facility Address In Floodplain?
Swift Beef Company 555 S Stuhr Rd No
The Home Depot Store 3208 911 Allen Dr No
VA Nebraska - Western Iowa HCS 2201 N Broadwell Ave No
Verizon Wireless MTSO 3650 W 13th St No
Verizon Wireless Newfair 1203 S Stuhr Rd Yes – 1%
Windstream Communications 3650 W 13th St No
Source: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
HISTORIC SITES
According to the National Register of Historic Places for Nebraska, there are 16 historic sites located in or
near Grand Island.
Table GID.7: National Historic Registry
Site Name Date Listed In Floodplain?
Burlington Railroad Depot, Grand Island 12/2/2014 No
Hall County Courthouse 9/15/1977 No
Grand Island Carnegie Library 5/2/1975 No
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7/15/1982 No
Liederkranz 11/30/1978 No
Evangelische Lutherische Dreinenigkeit Kirche 12/4/1986 No
Hotel Yancey 12/13/1984 No
Grand Island United States Post Office and Courthouse 2/14/2006 No
Hamilton-Donald House 3/13/1986 No
Mrs. H. J. Bartenbach House 12/8/1986 No
Roeser-Gartner House 6/25/1982 No
Glade-Donald House 9/12/1985 No
Andrew M. Hargis House 6/9/1978 No
Grand Island Senior High School 11/22/1999 No
Lee Huff Apartment Complex 7/1/1994 No
Heinrich Giese House 7/26/2006 No
Source: Nebraska State Historical Society, 2016
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CRITICAL FACILITIES
Each participating jurisdiction identified critical facilities vital for disaster response, providing shelter to
the public (i.e. Red Cross Shelter), and essential for returning the jurisdiction’s functions to normal during
and after a disaster. Critical facilities were identified during the original planning process and updated by
the local planning team as a part of this plan update. The following table and figure provide a summary of
the critical facilities for the jurisdiction.
Table GID.8: List of Critical Facilities in Grand Island
CF # Name Address
Red Cross
Shelter
(Y/N)
Generator
(Y/N)
Located in 1%
Floodplain
(Y/N)
1 Grand Island City Hall 100 E First Street N Y N
2 Central NE Regional
Airport 3557 Sky Park Rd N N N
3 GI Fleet Services 1111 W North Front St. N N N
4 Grand Island Transfer
Station 5050 W Potash Highway N N N
5 Qwest (GI) 105 N Wheeler N N N
6 GI Fire #1 Fonner Park Rd N Y N
7 GI Fire #2 1710 N Broadwell Ave. N Y N
8 GI Fire #3 2310 S Webb Rd N Y -
Portable N
9 GI Fire #4 3690 W State St. N Y N
10 GI Rural Fire 3009 W. Hwy 34 N Y N
11 American Red Cross 404 E 3rd St. N N N
12 Salvation Army 818 W. 3rd St. N N N
13 St. Francis Medical Center 2620 West Faidley Ave. N Y N
14 Burdick Power Station 800 E. Bischeld St. N N N
15 Phelps Control Center 700 E Bischeld St. N N N
16 Platte Generation Station 1035 Wildwood Dr. N N N
17 Elec Division Facility 1116 W North Front St. N N N
18 GI Wastewater Treatment
Plant 3013 E Swift Rd. N Y Y
19 First Presbyterian Church 2103 W Anna St. Y N N
20 Blessed Sacrament Church 518 W State St. Y N N
21 St. Leos Church 2410 S Blaine St Y N N
22 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1515 S. Harrison St Y N N
23 Fonner Park Race Track 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. Y N N
24 Newell Elementary School 2700 W 13th St. Y N N
25 Northwest High School 2710 N. North Rd. Y N Y
26 Barr Jr. High School 602 W. Stolley Park Rd Y N N
27 Seedling Mile Elementary 3208 E. Seedling Mile
Rd. Y N N
28 G.I. Senior High School 2124 N. Lafayette Ave. Y N N
29 Starr Elementary School 315 Wyandotte St. Y N N
30 Dodge School 641 S Oak St. Y N N
31 Walnut Jr. High School 1600 N. Custer Ave. Y N N
32 United Veterans Club, Inc. 1914 W. Capital Y N Y
33 Y.M.C.A. 221 E South Front St Y N N
34 Y.W.C.A. 211 E Fonner Park Rd Y N N
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CF # Name Address
Red Cross
Shelter
(Y/N)
Generator
(Y/N)
Located in 1%
Floodplain
(Y/N)
35 E Free Church 2609 S Blaine Y N N
36 Howard Elementary
School 502 W 9th Y N N
37 Jefferson Elementary
School 1314 W 7th Y N N
38 Knickrehm Elementary
School 2013 N Oak Y N N
39 Lincoln Elementary School 805 N Beal St Y N N
40 Stolley Park Elementary
School 1700 W Stolley Pk. Y N N
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Figure GID.5: Critical Facilities and Hazardous Materials Storage Facilities with Floodplain
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HISTORICAL OCCURRENCES
For a table of historical hazard occurrences, please see the Participant Section for Hall County.
LOCAL HAZARD PRIORITIZATION
For an in-depth discussion regarding these area wide hazards, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment.
The following discussion provides community-specific information as by the local planning team. Only
hazards identified either as a concern to the community by the local planning team or based on the
occurrence and risk of the hazard to the community are discussed in detail below.
Chemical Spills (Transportation)
Both UP and BNSF have main lines through Grand Island. Highways 30, 2, and 281 all run through the
City. Many manufacturing facilities have reportable quantities of transported hazardous material. There
have been some fuel spills and occasional releases. Chemicals are presumed to be transported daily by
highway; however, the local planning team is not sure which types of chemicals are being transported.
According to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, there have been 149 reports of
chemical spills. City Hall, the County Administration Building, Fire Stations 3 and 4, the Police and Sheriff
Buildings are critical facilities along the main transportations. Chemical spill hazard mitigation actions
include improving the citizen warning systems and educating the public on hazard events.
Flooding
Grand Island’s flood risk areas of concern surround the City on the north, east, and south sides. The closest
bodies of water of concern are Wood River, Prairie Creek, Silver Creek, and Moores Creek. The local
planning team listed several dates of Grand Island flooding events, 1968, 1976, 1993-94, 2005, and 2008.
However, the City has completed and is finishing flood control projects to mitigate flooding in the
community. First, the Wood River floodplain has largely been mitigated due to the construction of a levee
system, completed in 2004. Then in partnership with the CPNRD, the Upper Prairie Silver Moores Flood
Control Project will impact the northern floodplain. It is a three-phase flood control project that includes
stormwater detention cells, a diversion channel, and a series of upland detention dams. This project is slated
to be completed in 2017. For more information on this project, please see the CPNRD’s participant section.
The planning team noted that the areas in the community most prone to flooding are northwest Grand Island,
north of Capitol Avenue, west of 281. Compounding this, the planning team mentioned that when the City
receives brief intense rain events (at least 2+ inches of water per hour), stormwater drainage systems lose
efficiency.
Grand Island has 154 NFIP policies in-force for $28,496,500. There are two single family repetitive flood
loss properties in the City of Grand Island. The following table is parcel improvement information as
provided by the County Assessor. It indicates that an estimated 5.4 percent of all parcel improvements in
Grand Island are located in the floodplain.
Table GID.9: Structures in the 1% Annual Flood Risk Area
Value of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Number of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Total Number of
Improvements in
Community
Percentage of
Improvements in
Floodplain
$229,290,374 988 18,386 5.4%
Source: Hall County Assessor
Further mitigation actions for flooding include mitigating repetitive flood loss properties and providing
citizens with additional information about hazard events.
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Hail
The NCEI reports 89 hail events since 1996, causing $7,852,000 dollars in damages. These costs incurred
led the community to rank hail as a top concern. The largest hail stone was reported at 3 inches. The
planning team is concerned due to the potential for property damage. Most of the critical facilities are fitted
with hail resistant building materials, and are insured. Building code limits to community members to one
layer of shingles which encourages hail resistant building materials. Future hail hazard mitigation actions
include improving citizen warning systems and educating the public on the hazards associated with hail.
Levee Failure
Levee failure may cause loss of life and injuries as well as damages to property, the environment, and the
economy. There have been no reports of levee failure in Grand Island. The following table identifies the
levee system that is located in the City. An Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) for the levee is being
developed in coordination with the CPNRD and County Emergency Management. The EPP will include
stakeholder roles and responsibilities, a risk awareness communication plan, evacuation plan, and activation
process.
Table GID.10: Hall Levees
Name Sponsor City River Length
(miles)
Type of
Protection
Protected
Area (sq
miles)
Approximate
Level of
Protection
Wood River
FPP
Central
Platte NRD
Grand
Island Wood River 12.3 Urban 25 – 49 50 - 99 Year
Flood
Source: Nebraska State Mitigation Plan
The following map provides the location of leveed areas in Grand Island. Shaded areas indicate land areas
that are protected by the levee and are therefore vulnerable if the levee were to fail. An estimated 9,480
people and 3,964 buildings reside within the leveed areas.
Severe Thunderstorms
The NCEI reported 33 thunderstorm wind events since 1996. Official reports of property damage topped
$929,000 dollars for Grand Island. The City has severe thunderstorms every year, reported by the planning
team, with localized flooding and wind damage. The planning team is concerned with the potential impact
on utilities and transportation routes. There are weather radios in critical facilities, but not all have backup
generators. Grand Island has an active tree management program that seeks to reduce the damage from
falling trees and branches. Mitigation actions include improving the tree management program with a tree
inventory and maintenance program. Other hazard mitigation actions are to provide adequate public safe
rooms for the community, improve severe weather warning systems, hardening and looping the electrical
system, and educating residents on thunderstorms.
Tornadoes
There are two reports of tornadoes since 1996 in the City of Grand Island. However, on June 3rd, 1980 there
were seven tornadoes that touched down in or near the community over the span of nearly three hours. This
outbreak devastated entire sections of Grand Island killing five people and injuring 200. Now, municipal
servers are backed up to multiple locations; the City has warning sirens and some safe rooms, which are
FEMA-certified. The County Emergency Management offers text alerts, and the community does
educational outreach through Grand Island TV, and the Weatherwise program. Tornado hazard mitigation
plans include providing adequate public safe rooms, improving public severe weather warning systems,
hardening and looping the electrical system, reducing tree damage with a tree inventory and maintenance
program, and educating the public on tornado hazards.
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Figure GID.6: Leveed Areas
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GOVERNANCE
A community’s governance indicates the number of boards or offices that may be available to help
implement hazard mitigation actions. The City of Grand Island is governed by a Mayor and a nine member
City Council. Furthermore, Grand Island has a number of offices or departments that may be involved in
implementing hazard mitigation initiatives.
• Clerk/Treasurer
• Streets/Parks Commissioner
• Planning Commission
• Housing Authority
• Water and Sewer Department
• Volunteer Fire Department
• Tree Board
CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
Thus far, the planning process has identified the major hazards for the community, and described and
quantified the vulnerability of the community to these risks by acquiring updated information from FEMA,
local jurisdictions, and other sources. The following step, referred to as a capability assessment, assesses
what loss prevention or preparedness mechanisms are already in place. Combining the risk assessment with
the local capability assessment results in a stronger mechanism for understanding a locality’s “net
vulnerability,” and to what extent they are able to implement the identified goals, objectives, and actions.
A two-step approach was applied to conduct this assessment for each participant. First, an inventory of
common mitigation activities was developed through the Capability Assessment Survey completed by the
participants’ representatives. Four major local capabilities were examined in this assessment, and they are
planning & regulatory capability, administrative & technical capability, fiscal capability, and education &
outreach capability.
The purpose of this effort was to identify policies and programs that were either in place, needed
improvement, or could be undertaken, if deemed appropriate. Second, local existing policies, regulation,
plans, and programs were reviewed and evaluated to determine their contributions to reducing hazard-
related losses.
Table GID.11: Capability Assessment
Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/No
Planning
&
Regulatory
Capability
Comprehensive Plan Yes
Capital Improvements Plan Yes
Economic Development Plan Yes
Emergency Operational Plan Yes
Floodplain Management Plan No
Storm Water Management Plan No
Zoning Ordinance Yes
Subdivision Regulation/Ordinance Yes
Floodplain Ordinance Yes
Building Codes Local Codes
National Flood Insurance Program Yes
Community Rating System No
Other (if any)
Administrative & Planning Commission Yes
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Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/No
Technical
Capability Floodplain Administration Yes
GIS Capabilities Yes
Chief Building Official Yes
Civil Engineering Yes
Local Staff Who Can Assess Community’s Vulnerability to
Hazards Yes
Grant Manager No
Mutual Aid Agreement Yes
Other (if any)
Fiscal
Capability
Capital Improvement Plan/1 & 6 Year plan Yes
Applied for grants in the past Yes
Awarded a grant in the past Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes such as
Mitigation Projects Yes
Gas/Electric Service Fees Yes
Storm Water Service Fees No
Water/Sewer Service Fees Yes
Development Impact Fees No
General Obligation Revenue or Special Tax Bonds Yes
Other (if any)
Education
&
Outreach
Capability
Local citizen groups or non-profit organizations focused on
environmental protection, emergency preparedness, access and
functional needs populations, etc.
Ex. CERT Teams, Red Cross, etc.
Yes
Ongoing public education or information program (e.g.,
responsible water use, fire safety, household preparedness,
environmental education)
Yes
Natural Disaster or Safety related school programs Yes
StormReady Certification No
Firewise Communities Certification No
Tree City USA Yes
Other (if any)
Table GID.12: Overall Jurisdictional Capability
Overall Capability Limited/Moderate/High
Does the community have the financial resources needed to implement
mitigation projects? Moderate
Does the community have the staff/expertise to implement projects? Moderate
Is there community support to implement projects? Moderate
Does the community staff have time to devote to hazard mitigation? Moderate
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PLAN INTEGRATION
The following paragraphs provide a summary of the community plans that were analyzed using guidance
from FEMA’s 2014 Plan Integration Guide.
The City of Grand Island Comprehensive Plan, last updated in 2004, contains some goals and objectives
consistent with hazard mitigation. The plan directs development away from the floodplain, chemical
facilities, and major transportation routes. It also limits density in areas adjacent to known hazardous areas.
Furthermore, it encourages infill development, clustering of development in sensitive areas, and elevation
of structures located in the floodplain. The plan encourages preservation of open space in hazard-prone
areas, and allows for emergency access to all areas of town. At this time, there are no current plans to
incorporate the HMP into the Comprehensive Plan.
The City’s Zoning Ordinance was last updated in 2004. It discourages development in the floodplain,
requires at least one-foot of elevation above base flood elevation in the floodplain, and prohibits
development in within the floodway. It also discourages development near chemical storage sites and along
major transportation routes in residential areas. The Ordinance encourages maintaining open space within
the floodplain, limits development in the extraterrestrial jurisdiction, and accounts for current population
trends.
Grand Island has an annex to the Hall County Local Emergency Operations Plan, last updated in 2015. The
Plan addresses the hazards of greatest concern, identifies scenarios that would require evacuation and
critical evacuation routes, locations to be used for mass sheltering, and provides a clear assignment of
responsibility during an emergency.
The Building Codes for Grand Island were recently updated in 2016 and are based on the 2012 International
Building Codes. The Codes outline proper sump pump installation, allow for raingardens in residential
areas, and require the use of fire resistant building materials.
Grand Island has a 1 & 6 Year Street Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan that are reviewed and
updated annually. The plans include many hazard mitigation projects such as stormwater projects, upsizing
of culverts and drainage structures, and upgrading and regular maintenance of the storm sewer system. They
also include stalling street aprons to facilitate drainage, improving to transportation routes for drainage,
bridge improvements, updating electrical distribution system, and installing emergency generators in
critical facilities. Furthermore, they include installing water meters for residential structures, burying power
lines, and improving the existing Fire Hall. There are also plans to build a new Emergency Operations
Center and 911 facilities in Grand Island, serving all of Hall County.
MITIGATION STRATEGY
Ongoing and New Mitigation Actions
Reduce Damages in Floodplain
Description Evaluate repetitive loss or potential loss structures located in floodplain; acquire and
relocate or demolish flood prone property or elevate flood prone property; elevate
equipment vulnerable to flooding
Hazard(s) Addressed Flooding
Estimated Cost Varies
Funding FMA, PDM, General Funds
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 5+ years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Floodplain Administrator
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Reduce Damages from Floods, Stormwater, and Heavy Precipitation Events
Description Conduct stormwater drainage study; evaluate and implement recommendations or
comparable measures to improve drainage; evaluate and improve stormwater system
Hazard(s) Addressed Flooding
Estimated Cost Varies
Funding General Funds, FMA, PDM, CDBG
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority High
Lead Agency Water and Sewer Department
Provide Adequate Public Safe Rooms and Post-Disaster Storm Shelters
Description Identify and evaluate existing safe rooms and/or storm shelters; improve and/or
construct safe rooms and/or storm shelters; design and construct storm shelters and
safe rooms in highly vulnerable areas such as mobile home parks, campgrounds,
schools, etc.
Hazard(s) Addressed Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms, High Winds
Estimated Cost $200 - $250 per sq ft
Funding General Funds, HMGP, PDM
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 5+ years
Priority Low
Lead Agency Planning Commission, Emergency Management
Improve Warning Systems
Description Evaluate current warning systems (defined as alert sirens, weather radios, and
television, telephone, and radio warning systems, etc.); improve warning
systems/develop new warning system; obtain/upgrade warning system equipment and
methods; conduct evaluation of existing alert sirens for replacement or placement of
new sirens; identify location of weather warning radios; improve weather radio
system; obtain/upgrade weather radios
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $25,000 - $50,000
Funding City Emergency Management Budget, HMGP
Status In progress.
Timeline Ongoing
Priority High
Lead Agency Emergency Management
Reduce Tree Damage and Damage from Trees
Description Conduct tree inventory; develop tree maintenance/trimming program; implement tree
maintenance/trimming program; remove hazardous limbs and/or trees
Hazard(s) Addressed Tornadoes, Severe Winter Storms, Severe Thunderstorms, High Winds, Grass/Wildfire
Estimated Cost $5,000+
Funding General Funds
Status In progress.
Timeline Ongoing
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Tree Board
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Improve Electrical Service
Description Evaluate hardening, retrofitting, looping and/or burying of power lines and related
infrastructure and/or comparable protection measures; provide looped distribution
service and other redundancies in the electrical system as a backup power supply in
the event the primary system is destroyed or fails; implement measures to improve
electrical service; bury power lines for future construction
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost Varies
Funding General Funds, HMGP, PDM
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 5+ years
Priority Low
Lead Agency City Engineer
Community Education and Awareness
Description Obtain or develop hazard education materials; conduct multi-faceted public education;
distribute fact sheets or maps at community events, public schools, other venues and to
public and private communication systems; conduct scheduled siren/warning system
tests; prepare educational materials listing safe rooms and shelters and evacuation
plans; distribute educational materials listing safe rooms and shelters; purchase
equipment such as overhead projectors and laptops to facilitate presentation of
information
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost Varies
Funding Staff Time
Status In progress.
Timeline Ongoing
Priority High
Lead Agency Emergency Management
Develop an Emergency Preparedness Plan
Description Develop an Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) for the Grand Island Levee System in
coordination with Hall County Emergency Management and the CPNRD (the plan
should include stakeholder roles and responsibilities, a risk communication plan,
emergency activation levels, activation process, evacuation plan, and training and
exercise plan)
Hazard(s) Addressed Levee Failure
Estimated Cost $10,000
Funding General Funds
Status Early planning stages.
Timeline 1 year
Priority High
Lead Agency Planning Commission, Emergency Management, CPNRD
Removed Mitigation Actions
Maintain NFIP Participation
Description Continue to regulate development in floodplain areas; additional floodplain
mapping/remapping
Reason for Removal City will continue to participate in program, however, this is no longer considered a
hazard mitigation action.
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PARTICIPANT SECTION
FOR THE
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL
DISTRICT
Central Platte NRD
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
August 2017
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LOCAL PLANNING TEAM
Table GIP.1 provides the list of participating community members that comprised the Grand Island Public
School District local planning team. Members of the planning team attended Round 1 and Round 2 meetings
and provided important information including but not limited to: confirming demographic information,
critical facilities, structural inventory, future development trends, hazard history and impacts, identifying
hazards of greatest concern for the community, and the prioritization of mitigation actions that address the
hazards at risk to the community.
Table GIP.1: Grand Island Public Schools Local Planning Team
Name Title Department / Organization
Robin Dexter Associate Superintendent GIPS
Dan O. Petsch Director of Buildings & Grounds GIPS
Rick Ressel School Safety Coordinator GIPS
Jon Rosenlund Emergency Manager Grand Island/Hall County
LOCATION AND SERVICES
Grand Island Public School District operates 21 schools with 14 elementary schools, three middle schools,
and one high school, as well as an Early Learning Center, the Career Pathways Institute, and the Success
Academy. The District provides services to students in the City of Grand Island and part of east central Hall
County. Figure GIP.2 shows the location of the School District’s boundaries.
DEMOGRAPHICS
The following figure displays the historical population trend starting with the 2000-2001 school year and
ending with the 2014-2015 year. It indicates that the student population has been increasing steadily since
2000 with a total enrollment of 9,553 in 2014. The district anticipates that student enrollment will continue
to increase in the coming years.
Figure GIP.1: Population 2000- 2015
Source: Nebraska Department of Education
7,207 7,397 7,690 7,925 8,070 8,244 8,367 8,353 8,556 8,902 9,021 9,035 9,098 9,313 9,553
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
Student PopulationSchool Year
Student Population
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Figure GIP.2: Grand Island Public School District
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Figure GIP.3: Number of Students by Grade, 2014-2015
Source: Nebraska Department of Education
The figure above indicates that the largest number of students are in kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grades. The
lowest population of students are pre-kindergarten, 11th, and 12th grades. According to the Nebraska
Department of Education, nearly 66 percent of students receive either free or reduced priced meals at school.
This is significantly higher than the state average at 44 percent. Additionally, there is nearly 16 percent of
students in the English Language Learners Program and nearly 14 percent of students are in the Special
Education Program. These particular students may be more vulnerable during a hazardous event than the
rest of the student population.
Table GIP.2: School District Statistics, 2014 - 2015
School District State of Nebraska
Free/Reduced Priced Meals 65.53% 44.17%
School Mobility Rate 16.86% 12.25%
English Language Learners 15.97% 6.20%
Special Education Students 13.57% 14.71%
Source: Nebraska Department of Education
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
In September 2014, the City of Grand Island voted to approve a $69.9 million bond issue to complete seven
Grand Island Public Schools building projects, all of which are slated to be completed by fall 2019. They
include:
• Engleman Elementary expansion
• Shoemaker Elementary expansion and renovation
• Starr Elementary new building at new location
• Jefferson Elementary new building at current location
• Stolley Park Elementary new building at current location
• Barr Middle School expansion and renovation
• Grand Island Senior High renovation of the 100-wing
486
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733 763 739 705
754 720
661 630 610 574 551
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400
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700
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900
PK KG 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12thNumber of StudentsGrade
Students by Grade
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As of the fall of 2016, the expansion and renovations of Engleman Elementary and Shoemaker Elementary
have been completed. Grand Island Senior High, Starr Elementary, and Barr Middle School projects are
slated to be completed by the end of 2017. Jefferson Elementary and Stolley Park Elementary will complete
construction in the fall of 2019, and both new facilities will include storm shelters large enough to house
all students and staff.
Additional renovations at the schools will address security and life safety hazards such as sprinklers, fire
alarm upgrades, and ADA compliance.
Figure GIP.4: School District Construction Timeline
Source: Grand Island Public Schools Website
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCES
CHEMICAL STORAGE FIXED SITES
According to the Tier II System reports submitted to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality,
there are a total of 37 chemical storage sites that house hazardous materials in Grand Island. Some of these
facilities are located near schools.
Table GID.3: Chemical Storage Fixed Sites
Facility Address In Floodplain?
Agricultural Services Inc 2777 N Broadwell Ave No
Alter Nebraska Corporation 1119 E 4th St No
AmeriCold Logistics LLC 204 E Roberts St No
AT&T Communications 0900 144 W Roberts St No
Aurora Co-op Elevator Company 4155 E US Highway 30 Yes – 1%
Aurora Co-op Elevator Company 920 N Shady Bend Rd No
C W Burdick Generating Station 800 Bischeld St No
CenturyLink 105 N Wheeler Ave No
Charter Communications 2533 W Old Lincoln Hwy No
Charter Communications 205 N Webb Rd No
Chief Industries Inc 1119 S Adams St No
Christensen Concrete Products 235 W Roberts St No
Christensen Concrete Products 3990 W US Highway 30 No
CNH America LLC - Miller Bldg 1011 Claude Rd No
CNH Industrial America LLC 3445 W Stolley Park Rd No
Coca-Cola Refreshments 1617 Holland Dr No
Darling Ingredients Inc 5251 W Guenther Rd Yes – 1%
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Facility Address In Floodplain?
Diamond Truck Wash 6499 S US Highway 281 No
Gerhold Concrete Co 1431 S Webb Rd No
GIUD Burdick Reservoir S Stuhr Rd No
GIUD Rogers Reservoir 3990 W Old Potash Hwy No
Grand Island Potable Water 2700 Wellfield Rd No
Grand Island Water Department 364 N Pine St No
Lineage Logistics LLC 205 E Roberts St No
McCain Foods USA Inc 2629 N Broadwell Ave No
Optimas OE Solutions 3319 Island Cir No
Overhead Door Co 2514 E US Highway 30 No
Platte Generating Station 1035 W Wildwood Dr No
Platte Valley Energetics LLC 8318 W Old Potash Hwy No
Sprint Grand Island POP 333 N Pine St No
Standard Iron Inc 4160 Gold Core Rd No
Swift Beef Company 555 S Stuhr Rd No
The Home Depot Store 3208 911 Allen Dr No
VA Nebraska - Western Iowa HCS 2201 N Broadwell Ave No
Verizon Wireless MTSO 3650 W 13th St No
Verizon Wireless Newfair 1203 S Stuhr Rd Yes – 1%
Windstream Communications 3650 W 13th St No
Source: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
CRITICAL FACILITIES
Each participating jurisdiction identified critical facilities vital for disaster response, providing shelter to
the public, and essential for returning the jurisdiction’s functions to normal during and after a disaster.
Critical facilities were identified during the original planning process and updated by the local planning
team as a part of this plan update. The following table and figure provide a summary of the critical facilities
for the jurisdiction.
Jefferson and Stolley Park Elementary Schools will be building new facilities to include storm shelters.
These facilities are slated to be completed in 2019.
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Table GIP.4: List of Critical Facilities
CF # Name Address
Red
Cross
Shelter
(Y/N)
Generator
(Y/N)
Storm
Shelter
Rooms
(Y/N)
Located in
1%
Floodplain
(Y/N)
1 Barr Middle School 602 W. Stolley
Park Rd Y N Y N
2 Career Pathways Institute 1215 Adams St N N N N
3 Dodge Elementary School 641 S. Oak St Y N N N
4 Early Learning Center 4360 W. Capital
Ave N N N N
5 Engelman Elementary
School
1812 Mansfield
Rd N N Y N
6 Gates Elementary School 2700 W. Louise
St Y Y N N
7 Grand Island Senior High
School
2124 N. Lafayette
Ave Y N N N
8 Howard Elementary
School 502 W. 9th St Y N N N
9 Indra House 2131 N. Lafayette
St N N N N
10 Jefferson Elementary
School 1314 W. 7th St Y N N/Y (2019) N
11 Kneale Administration
Buidling 123 S. Webb Rd Y Y N N
12 Knickrehm Elementary
School 2013 N. Oak St Y N N N
13 Lincoln Elementary
School 805 Beal St Y N N N
14 Newell Elementary
School 2700 W. 13th st Y Y N N
15 Seedling Mile Elementary
School
3208 E. Seedling
Mile Rd Y Y N N
16 Shoemaker Elementary
School
4160 W. Old
Potash Hwy Y N Y N
17 Starr Elementary School 315 Wyandotte St Y Y N N
18 Stolley Park Elementary
School
1700 W. Stolley
Park Rd Y N N/Y (2019) N
19 Success Academy 1912 N. Lafayette
Ave N N N N
20 Walnut Middle School 1600 N. Custer
Ave Y Y N N
21 Wasmer Elementary
School 318 S. Clark St Y N N N
22 West Lawn Elementary
School 3022 College St Y N N N
23 Westridge Middle School 4111 W. 13th St Y N N N
24 New Starr Elementary
(Under Construction)
Adams & Stolley
Streets Unknown Y Y N
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Figure GIP.5: Critical Facilities and Hazardous Materials Storage Facilities with Floodplain
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SCHOOL DRILLS AND STAFF TRAINING
The School District is required by law to conduct a number of drills throughout the year. Students and staff
participate in monthly fire drills, tornado drills twice per year, lockdown drills at least twice per year, and
lockout drill annually. The school’s Crisis Team meets as needed following a crisis situation and reviews
and updates the Emergency Response Manual. Each school building has a dedicated Emergency Response
Team, and they meet twice per year. Principals for each school identify staff to receive First Aid and CPR
training. Furthermore, staff are trained annually through safety videos.
Parents and students are made aware of the District’s procedures through letters, handouts, and in the
student handbook. The District can also quickly notify parents of a situation by utilizing an automated
calling system. Texts and emails are also sent out, and social media is utilized as well.
HISTORICAL OCCURRENCES
For a table of historical hazard occurrences, please see the Participant Section for Hall County.
SCHOOL HAZARD PRIORITIZATION
For an in-depth discussion regarding area wide hazards, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment. The
following discussion provides specific information, reported by the local planning team. Only hazards either
identified as a concern to the District by the local planning team, or based on the occurrence and risk of the
hazard to the District are discussed in detail below.
Chemical Spills (Transportation)
Union Pacific Railroad, BNSF Railroad, and U.S. Highways 30 and 281 travel through the community and
occasionally hazardous chemicals are transported along these routes. There have been no reports of spills
impacting the schools, however, and the School District is prepared in the event of a hazardous chemical
spill. Written protocols indicate that schools are to shelter-in-place in the event of a spill. Each classroom
has a red backpack that contains a folder with instructions for various situations and includes supplies that
may be needed such as duct tape to seal windows and doors in the event of a spill. Mitigation actions include
improving warning systems and promoting first aid.
Severe Thunderstorms
The NCEI reported 33 thunderstorm wind events since 1996 in the Grand Island area. The School District
reports that in 2014, a severe thunderstorm with large hail heavily damaged school roofs and skylights,
which cost $3 million to repair at nine schools. On May 30, 2011, high winds from a severe thunderstorm
were measured at 80 mph, which damaged a storage shed and caused heavy tree damage at most of the
school campuses. Lightning has also damaged their fire alarm, communication, and camera systems. The
local planning team reports that high winds associated with severe thunderstorms will cause brief power
outages about two to three times a year. The northern part of the District is more susceptible to power
outages. The School District does trim trees on an annual basis, and weather radios are available in every
building. Mitigation projects include using hail resistant roofing materials and installing backup power
generators.
Severe Winter Storms
Severe winter storms with heavy snow, ice, and high winds are a regular part of the climate and have led to
school closures in the past. In 2006, an ice storm over the Christmas break caused widespread tree and
power line damage. Then in 2009, again over the Christmas break, a significant snow storm dumped a foot
of snow of the area, and power was lost at some of the schools. Coupled with high winds, the storm
produced white-out conditions and forced the closures of roads across the region. The School District has
some staff and equipment available to clear snow, but much of the snow removal resources are contracted
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out. Tree trimming and removal of trees is also contracted out. To address power outages, the District has
included backup power generators as a mitigation project.
Terrorism
Grand Island Public Schools has had to deal with students making general threats on social media, which
force schools into a lockdown. In May 2016, a potential shooting threat was made on a social media app,
and parents notified police of the threat. The Grand Island Police Department posted extra officers at Barr
Middle School. In cooperation with the developers of the app, a student was charged with disturbing the
peace. Graffiti and vandalism hit its peak around 2005, however, the District has noticed a decrease in this
crime once School Resource Officers were added to the schools. The District works closely with the City’s
Police Department in communicating potential threats, and additional precautions have also included the
use of security systems, annual lockdown drills, and staff trainings.
Tornadoes
Grand Island has a long history of tornadoes impacting the community. The most infamous tornado
outbreak occurred on June 3, 1980, when seven tornadoes touched down in or near the community over the
span of nearly three hours. In the end, five people were killed and 200 were injured. Starr Elementary
School sustained major damage and was rebuilt. The tornadoes also damaged some mechanical equipment
at some of the schools and lifted off a section of the High School’s roof. The District has identified several
projects to help mitigate the effects of tornadoes, including: installing backup power generators;
constructing safe rooms; improving warning systems; promoting first aid; and developing a school
continuity plan.
ADMINISTRATION/CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
The school district has a superintendent, an associate superintendent, and 18 principals. The School Board
is made up of a nine-member panel. The district also has additional departments and staff that may be
available to implement hazard mitigation initiatives. They include:
• Chief Academic Officer
• Chief Leadership and Development Officer
• Chief of Innovation and Engagement
• Chief Financial Officer
• Executive Director of Information Technology
• Safety & Crisis Management
• Director of Buildings and Grounds
• Director of Special Education
• Director of Federal Programs
Table GIP.5: Overall Jurisdictional Capability
Overall Capability Limited/Moderate/High
Does the community have the financial resources needed to implement
mitigation projects? Moderate
Does the community have the staff/expertise to implement projects? High
Is there community support to implement projects? High
Does the community staff have time to devote to hazard mitigation? High
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PLAN INTEGRATION
Grand Island Public Schools maintain, update, and review annually their Emergency Response Manual.
The manual is a plan that outlines the resources, roles, responsibilities, and procedures for response to
hazards and emergencies with the goal to protect lives and property. The plan is broken down by seven
sections and a sample of the sections include:
• Building Emergency Preparedness
• Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs Children
• Natural and Accidental Disasters
• Imminent Danger Preparedness: Bomb Threats/Shelter-In-Place/Evacuate
• External Threat/Lockout; Imminent Danger in the Building/Lockdown
• Hazardous Material Incidents
No other examples of plan integration were identified, and there are currently no plans to further integrate
planning mechanisms.
MITIGATION STRATEGY
Ongoing and New Mitigation Actions
Improve/Provide Adequate Backup and Emergency Generators
Description Identify and evaluate current backup and emergency generators; obtain additional
generators based on identification and evaluation; provide portable or stationary source
of backup power to redundant power supplies, municipal wells, lift stations and other
critical facilities and shelters
Hazard(s) Addressed All hazards
Estimated Cost $3,500+ depending on site requirements
Funding General Funds
Status New.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Buildings and Grounds
Provide Adequate Public Safe Rooms and Post-Disaster Storm Shelters
Description Identify and evaluate existing safe rooms and/or storm shelters; improve and/or
construct safe rooms and/or storm shelters; design and construct storm shelters and safe
rooms in highly vulnerable areas such as mobile home parks, campgrounds, schools,
etc.
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $200-$250/sf
Funding General Funds or Bond
Status New.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Buildings and Grounds
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Improve Warning Systems
Description Evaluate current warning systems (defined as alert sirens, weather radios, and
television, telephone, and radio warning systems, etc.); improve warning
systems/develop new warning system; obtain/upgrade warning system equipment and
methods; conduct evaluation of existing alert sirens for replacement or placement of
new sirens; identify location of weather warning radios; improve weather radio system;
obtain/upgrade weather radios
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $50 per unit
Funding General Funds
Status New.
Timeline 5+ years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Buildings and Grounds
School Continuity Plan
Description Develop continuity plans for critical services to increase resilience after a hazardous
event
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $5,000+ staff time
Funding General Funds
Status New.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Buildings and Grounds
Hail Resistant Roofing
Description Use roofing materials that are resistant to hail impacts for new buildings; retrofit
existing buildings with hail resistant roofing; encourage the use of hail resistant roofing
for any new constructions
Hazard(s) Addressed Hail, Severe Thunderstorms, Severe Winter Storms
Estimated Cost $2.50 per square foot
Funding General Funds
Status New.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Buildings and Grounds
Promote First Aid
Description Promote first aid training for all residents or staff
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost $100 per person
Funding General Funds
Status New.
Timeline 5+ years
Priority High
Lead Agency All Departments
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PARTICIPANT SECTION
FOR THE
CITY OF WOOD RIVER
Central Platte NRD
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
March 2017
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LOCAL PLANNING TEAM
Table WDR.1 provides the list of participating members that comprised the City of Wood River local
planning team. Members of the planning team attended Round 1 and Round 2 meetings, and provided
important information including, but not limited to: confirming demographic information, critical facilities,
future development trends, hazard history and impacts, identifying hazards of greatest concern, and the
prioritization of mitigation actions that address the hazards at risk to the community.
Table WDR.1: City of Wood River Local Planning Team
Name Title Department / Organization
Greg Cramer Mayor City of Wood River
Vince Boudreau City Council Member City of Wood River
LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY
The City of Wood River is located in the western portion of Hall County and covers an area of 0.79 square
miles. The major waterway in the area is the Wood River.
TRANSPORTATION
Wood River’s major transportation corridors include Highways 11 and 30. Highway 11 travels north
through the center of the City and experiences an average of 1,415 vehicles per day with 130 of those
categorized at heavy commercial vehicles. Highway 30 travels northeast to southwest through the City and
has an average of 4,640 vehicles per day with 405 of those categorized as heavy commercial vehicles. Wood
River has one Union Pacific rail line that travels south of the City from the southwest to northeast along
Highway 30.
DEMOGRAPHICS
The following figure displays the historical population trend from 1930 to 2014. This figure indicates that
the population of Wood River has been increasing since 1990.
Figure WDR.1: Population 1930 - 2014
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
751 829 858 828
1,147
1,334
1,156 1,204
1,325
1,429
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2014
(ACS)PopulationYear
Population
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Figure WDR.2: Map of the City of Wood River
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The following table indicates the City has a slightly higher percentage of the population under the age of 5
but a lower percentage of the population between 5 and 64 years of age when compared to the County and
the state. Additionally, the City has a higher percentage of its population over the age of 64 but a lower
median age when compared to the County and the state.
Table WDR.2: Population by Age
Age Wood River Hall County State of Nebraska
<5 8.2% 8.1% 7.2%
5-64 73.1% 78.5% 79.2%
>64 18.6% 13.4% 13.6%
Median 34.9 35.9 36.2
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010, Table DP-1
The following table indicates that Wood River’s median household income, median home value, median
rent value and per capita income are lower than the County’s.
Table WDR.3: Housing and Income
Wood River Hall County State of Nebraska
Median Household Income $54,338 $61,677 $52,400
Per Capita Income $20,673 $24,075 $27,339
Median Home Value $96,000 $118,300 $130,100
Median Rent $599 $656 $721
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP03 and DP04
According to 2010-2014 ACS 5-year estimates, the community has 369 housing units with 93.2 percent of
those units occupied. There are approximately 77 mobile homes in the community, and many of them are
located in two of the community’s mobile home parks. The initial Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) was
developed in December 1978.
Figure WDR.3: Housing Units by Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates, Table DP04
148
37
14
76
94
45
60
23
00
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Before 1939 1940-1949 1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2009 2010-Housing Units BuiltYears Built
Housing Age
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Table WDR.4: Housing Units
Jurisdiction
Total Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Occupied Vacant Owner Renter
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Wood River 463 93.2% 34 6.8% 362 78.2% 101 21.8%
Hall County 22,418 94.1% 1,418 5.9% 14,326 63.9% 8,092 36.1%
Source: Selected Housing Characteristics, 2010 - 2014 ACS 5-year Estimates
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
A major employer for the community is public school system. Many of the community’s residents commute
to neighboring cities including Grand Island, Kearney, and Hastings.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
Over the next five years, a new housing development is anticipated on the north side of the City.
Additionally, the City is working to extend water service lines southeast side of the community and there
are plans to resurface Pine Street. A new community pool will also be built. Two new businesses are
expected to open in the coming years, and they include Dollar General Store, opening in fall of 2016, and
Subway Sandwiches.
PARCEL IMPROVEMENTS AND VALUATION
GIS parcel data was requested from the County Assessor. This data was analyzed for the location, number,
and value of property improvements at the parcel level. The data did not contain the number of structures
on each parcel. A summary of the results of this analysis is provided in the following table.
Table WDR.5: Parcel Improvements
Number of
Improvements
Total Improvement
Value
Mean Value of
Improvements Per
Parcel
Number of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Value of
Improvements in
Floodplain
657 $75,409,641 $114,779 0 $0
Source: Hall County Assessor
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCES
CHEMICAL STORAGE FIXED SITES
According to the Tier II System reports submitted to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality,
there are a total of four chemical storage sites that house hazardous materials in Wood River. One of the
chemical storage sites is located in the 0.2 percent floodplain (Figure WDR.5).
Table WDR.6: Chemical Storage Fixed Sites
Facility Address In Floodplain?
Aurora Co-op Elevator Company 6236 S Schauppsville Rd Yes – 0.2%
Agricultural Services Inc 106 W Railroad St No
Cooperative Producers Inc 15123 W Wood River Rd No
Green Plains Wood River LLC 7874 S 140th Rd No
Source: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
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Figure WDR.4: Future Land Use Map
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HISTORIC SITES
According to the National Register of Historic Places for Nebraska, Wood River has one historic site.
Table WDR.7: National Historic Registry
Site Name Date Listed In Floodplain?
Gloe Brothers Service Station 7/5/2000 No
Source: Nebraska State Historical Society, 2016
CRITICAL FACILITIES
Each participating jurisdiction identified critical facilities vital for disaster response, providing shelter to
the public (i.e. Red Cross Shelter), and essential for returning the jurisdiction’s functions to normal during
and after a disaster. Critical facilities were identified during the original planning process and updated by
the local planning team as a part of this plan update. The following table and figure provide a summary of
the critical facilities for the jurisdiction.
Table WDR.8: List of Critical Facilities in Wood River
CF # Name Address
Red Cross
Shelter
(Y/N)
Generator
(Y/N)
Located in 1%
Floodplain
(Y/N)
1 City Hall/Fire Hall 1002 Main St. N Y N
2 Police Department 111 Wood River Ave N Y N
3 Wood River Elementary
School 1003 Lilly St. Y N N
4 Wood River Rural High
School
13800 W. Wood
River Ave Y N N
5 Good Samaritan Center 1401 East St N Y N
6 Water Tower (old) 712 West St N N N
7 Water Tower (new) 5th & East Street N N N
8 Well 13th & Oak N N N
9 Well 1400 East St N N N
10 Well Lilley St. N Y N
11 Wood River Public Works So.
Quancet 5th & East St N Y N
12 Wood River Blue 4H Bldg. 14th & Pine St N Y N
13 Wastewater Treatment Plant N Y N
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Figure WDR.5: Critical Facilities and Hazardous Materials Storage Facilities with Floodplain
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HISTORICAL OCCURRENCES
For a table of historical hazard occurrences, please see the Participant Section for Hall County.
LOCAL HAZARD PRIORITIZATION
For an in-depth discussion regarding these area wide hazards, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment.
The following discussion provides community-specific information as by the local planning team. Only
hazards identified either as a concern to the community by the local planning team or based on the
occurrence and risk of the hazard to the community are discussed in detail below.
Chemical Spills (Transportation)
There are two chemical spills along transportation routes near Wood River recorded by PHMSA. The first
was a hydrogen peroxide leak in a defective transport container in 1984. The second spill occurred in
January of 2003, when blizzard conditions cause a tanker carrying liquid helium to crash. Neither of these
was a significant release event. Ethanol, ammonia and other unknown chemicals are frequently transported
by Hwy 30 and the railroad. These transportation corridors are within a half-mile of the Community Center,
City Hall, Fire Hall, and elementary school. The community has an adequate warning system. Chemical
spill mitigation projects involve participating in a hazardous chemical spill emergency exercise and
educating the public on chemical spill hazards and response.
Flooding
The flood risk areas of concern for the City of Wood River are located north of Highway 30 and impacts
almost all the northern portion of the City.
Wood River has two NFIP policies in-force for $383,000. There are no repetitive flood loss properties in
the City of Wood River. The following table is parcel improvement information as provided by the County
Assessor. It indicates none of the parcel improvements in Wood River are located in the 1 percent
floodplain.
Table WDR.9: Structures in the 1% Annual Flood Risk Area
Value of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Number of
Improvements in
Floodplain
Total Number of
Improvements in
Community
Percentage of
Improvements in
Floodplain
$0 0 657 0%
Source: Hall County Assessor
The most significant flooding event in recent history in Wood River occurred in May of 2005. Over 11-
inches of rain fell in four hours. Wood River flooded to 9-feet in town, filling the streets with water up to
5-feet deep. Almost every structure in Wood River sustained some damage, including the school and
Community Center. Twelve homes sustained severe damage. The Fire Hall was one of the only structures
to stay dry. During this event, there were widespread power outages in the area. Hall County was declared
a Federal Disaster Area. An overpass was built after this event that has staved off much of the possible
flooding since. Wood River has Mutual Aid Agreements with the Hall County Rural Fire Department,
Grand Island, Carol, and Doniphan. Future flooding mitigation actions include educating the public on
flood hazards and mitigation actions.
Hail
Wood River’s local planning team is concerned about property damage, phone service, power outages,
injuries, and crop damage related to hail. The most severe hailstorm recorded by the NCEI occurred in June
of 2006 when 1.75-inch hail damage property, trees, and crops throughout the area. Property damage from
this event totaled $200,000. Wood River has recently improved the severe weather notification systems in
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their critical facilities to mitigate some of the risk associated with hail. They also plan to educate the public
on the hazards and response to hailstorms.
Tornadoes and High Winds
Concerns around tornadoes and high winds in Wood River are property damage, communication tower
damage, power loss, injuries, and an interruption in natural gas distribution. A high wind event in May of
2012 caused $350,000 in property damage from fallen trees and power poles. This storm tripped the main
breakers at the substation, causing power to be lost until noon the next day. The Fire Hall also suffered
some damage during this event. An EF0 tornado hit the south side of Wood River in May of 2005. This
tornado caused damage to a house, trees, and overturned an empty rail car. City Hall, the Fire Hall,
residential home, and wells all have backup generators. Critical municipal records are backed up on an
external hard drive. The Fire Hall and City Hall have weather radios. Wood River plans to mitigate the
hazards associated with tornadoes and high winds by providing adequate safe rooms to the community,
educating the public on tornado and high wind hazards, and implementing a tree inventory and maintenance
program.
GOVERNANCE
A community’s governance indicates the number of boards or offices that may be available to help
implement hazard mitigation actions. Wood River is governed by a Mayor and a five member City Council.
Furthermore, Wood River has a number of offices or departments that may be involved in implementing
hazard mitigation initiatives.
• Clerk/Treasurer
• Volunteer Fire Department
• Police Department
• Parks & Recreation
• Housing Authority
• Economic Development
CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
Thus far, the planning process has identified the major hazards for the community, and described and
quantified the vulnerability of the community to these risks by acquiring updated information from FEMA,
local jurisdictions, and other sources. The following step, referred to as a capability assessment, assesses
what loss prevention or preparedness mechanisms are already in place. Combining the risk assessment with
the local capability assessment results in a stronger mechanism for understanding a locality’s “net
vulnerability,” and to what extent they are able to implement the identified goals, objectives, and actions.
A two-step approach was applied to conduct this assessment for each participant. First, an inventory of
common mitigation activities was developed through the Capability Assessment Survey completed by the
participants’ representatives. Four major local capabilities were examined in this assessment, and they are
planning & regulatory capability, administrative & technical capability, fiscal capability, and education &
outreach capability.
The purpose of this effort was to identify policies and programs that were either in place, needed
improvement, or could be undertaken, if deemed appropriate. Second, local existing policies, regulation,
plans, and programs were reviewed and evaluated to determine their contributions to reducing hazard-
related losses.
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Table WDR.10: Capability Assessment
Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/No
Planning
&
Regulatory
Capability
Comprehensive Plan Yes
Capital Improvements Plan No
Economic Development Plan No
Emergency Operational Plan Yes
Floodplain Management Plan No
Storm Water Management Plan No
Zoning Ordinance Yes
Subdivision Regulation/Ordinance Yes
Floodplain Ordinance Yes
Building Codes Local Codes
National Flood Insurance Program Yes
Community Rating System No
Other (if any)
Administrative &
Technical
Capability
Planning Commission Yes
Floodplain Administration Yes
GIS Capabilities No
Chief Building Official Yes
Civil Engineering Yes
Local Staff Who Can Assess Community’s Vulnerability to
Hazards Yes
Grant Manager No
Mutual Aid Agreement Yes
Other (if any)
Fiscal
Capability
Capital Improvement Plan/1 & 6 Year plan Yes
Applied for grants in the past Yes
Awarded a grant in the past Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes such as
Mitigation Projects Yes
Gas/Electric Service Fees No
Storm Water Service Fees No
Water/Sewer Service Fees Yes
Development Impact Fees No
General Obligation Revenue or Special Tax Bonds Yes
Other (if any)
Education
&
Outreach
Capability
Local citizen groups or non-profit organizations focused on
environmental protection, emergency preparedness, access and
functional needs populations, etc.
Ex. CERT Teams, Red Cross, etc.
No
Ongoing public education or information program (e.g.,
responsible water use, fire safety, household preparedness,
environmental education)
Yes
Natural Disaster or Safety related school programs Yes
StormReady Certification No
Firewise Communities Certification No
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Survey Components/Subcomponents Yes/No
Tree City USA No
Other (if any)
Table WDR.11: Overall Jurisdictional Capability
Overall Capability Limited/Moderate/High
Does the community have the financial resources needed to implement
mitigation projects? Limited
Does the community have the staff/expertise to implement projects? Limited
Is there community support to implement projects? Moderate
Does the community staff have time to devote to hazard mitigation? Limited
PLAN INTEGRATION
The following paragraphs provide a summary of the community plans that were analyzed using guidance
from FEMA’s 2014 Plan Integration Guide.
The City of Wood River Comprehensive Plan, last updated in 2015, contains some goals and objectives
consistent with hazard mitigation. The plan directs development away from the floodplain and from major
transportation routes. It also encourages infill development, preservation of open space in hazard-prone
areas, and allows for emergency access to all areas of town. With the plan having been updated recently,
there is currently no plan to further integrate the HMP into the Comprehensive Plan.
The City’s Zoning Ordinance were also recently updated in 2015. The Ordinance discourages development
in the floodplain, identifies floodplain areas as parks of open space, and requires at least more than one-
foot of elevation above base flood elevation in the floodplain. It also prohibits development within the
floodways, encourages maintaining open space within the floodplain, and accounts for current population
trends.
Wood River has an annex to the Hall County Local Emergency Operations Plan, last updated in 2015. The
plan addresses the hazards of greatest concern, identifies scenarios that would require evacuation and
critical evacuation routes, locations to be used for mass sheltering, and provides a clear assignment of
responsibility during an emergency.
MITIGATION STRATEGY
Completed Mitigation Actions
Ensure Adequate Severe Weather Notifications to Critical Facilities
Description For public critical facilities, the City should consider purchasing a weather radio to be
used in each facility for the rapid dissemination of a severe weather warning: if the City
has noisy manufacturing facilities which may not hear tornado sirens, the City could
inform the owners of these facilities of the option that they could purchase a weather
radio
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Cost $30 per radio
Location Good Samaritan, Fire Hall, Churches
Funding Local funds
Status Completed.
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Ongoing and New Mitigation Actions
Ensure Adequate Water Supply for Health and Safety
Description Work with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to secure
revolving loan funding for supplementing Wood River’s water supply with an
additional source; determine a method to have citizens from Wood River voluntarily
reduce demand for water during times of drought: this may involve instituting a
moratorium on unnecessary water usage and implementing a fine/penalty system for
those found in violation
Hazard(s) Addressed Drought
Estimated Cost Unknown
Funding Taxes, Service Fees, State Hwy Enterprise Funds
Status In progress.
Timeline 5+ years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Utilities
Provide Adequate Public Safe Rooms and Post-Disaster Storm Shelters
Description Identify and evaluate existing safe rooms and/or storm shelters; improve and/or
construct safe rooms and/or storm shelters; design and construct storm shelters and
safe rooms in highly vulnerable areas such as mobile home parks, campgrounds,
schools, etc.
Hazard(s) Addressed Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms, High Winds
Estimated Cost $150/sf for retrofit, $300/sf for new construction
Funding Property tax fund and service fees
Status Early planning stage.
Timeline 2-5 years
Priority High
Lead Agency Fire Department and City Council
Reduce Tree Damage and Damage from Trees
Description Conduct tree inventory; develop tree maintenance/trimming program; implement tree
maintenance/trimming program; remove hazardous limbs and/or trees
Hazard(s) Addressed Tornadoes, Severe Winter Storms, Severe Thunderstorms, High Winds, Grass/Wildfire
Estimated Cost Unknown
Funding Cost-share program with Homeowners
Status In progress.
Timeline 5+ years
Priority Medium
Lead Agency Parks and Utilities
Emergency Exercise: Hazardous Spill
Description Utilize exercise to prepare for potential explosions or hazardous spills; ensure that
nearby businesses and residents have appropriate plans in place
Hazard(s) Addressed Chemical Transportation
Estimated Cost $5,000+
Funding General Fund, EMPG
Status Not yet started.
Timeline 1 year
Priority High
Lead Agency Village Board, Emergency Management
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Community Education and Awareness
Description Obtain or develop hazard education materials; conduct multi-faceted public education;
distribute fact sheets or maps at community events, public schools, other venues and to
public and private communication systems; conduct scheduled siren/warning system
tests; prepare educational materials listing safe rooms and shelters and evacuation
plans; distribute educational materials listing safe rooms and shelters; purchase
equipment such as overhead projectors and laptops to facilitate presentation of
information
Hazard(s) Addressed All Hazards
Estimated Cost Staff Time
Funding Staff Time
Status In progress.
Timeline Ongoing
Priority High
Lead Agency Emergency Management
Removed Mitigation Actions
Maintain NFIP Participation
Description Continue to regulate development in floodplain areas; additional floodplain
mapping/remapping
Reason for Removal City will continue to participate in program, however, this is no longer considered a
hazard mitigation action.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-330
WHEREAS, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 was signed in to law on
October 30, 2000, placing new emphasis on state and local mitigation planning for natural
hazards and requiring communities to adopt a hazard mitigation action plan to be eligible for pre-
disaster and post-disaster federal funding for mitigation purposes; and
WHEREAS, a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was prepared by the
Central Platte Natural Resources District, with assistance from JEO Consulting Group, Inc. of
Lincoln, NE, which includes City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the mitigation plan was to lessen the effects of
disasters by increasing the disaster resistance of the Natural Resources District and participating
jurisdictions located within the planning boundary by identifying the hazards that affect City of
Grand Island and prioritize mitigation strategies to reduce potential loss of life and property
damage from those hazards, and
WHEREAS, FEMA regulations require documentation that the plan has been
formally adopted by the governing body of City of Grand Island in the form of a resolution and
further requesting approval of the plan at the Federal Level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, the governing body of City of Grand
Island does herewith adopt the Central Platte Natural Resources District Multi-Jurisdictional
2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update in its entirety.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item I-1
#2017-331 - Consideration of Approving Amendment to the
Redevelopment Plan, Interlocal Agreement, and Redevelopment
Contract for CRA Area No. 25 located at the Formerly Used
Defense Site in Hall County (Husker Harvest Days)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-8.
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-331
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND AND THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND;
APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT AND
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT WITH FARM PROGRESS
COMPANIES, INC., THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND AND THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND; APPROVING THE LOAN OF FUNDS TO FARM
PROGRESS COMPANIES INC., EVIDENCED BY A NOTE OR OTHER
OBLIGATION, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING,
DEMOLISHING, CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING,
EXTENDING, REHABILITATING, INSTALLING, EQUIPPING,
FURNISHING AND COMPLETING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN THE AUTHORITY’S FARM PROGRESS COMPANIES, INC.,
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, APPROVING THE FORM AND
CERTAIN DETAILS OF THE NOTE; TAKING OTHER ACTIONS AND
MAKING OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION
WITH THE FOREGOING; AND RELATED MATTERS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
ARTICLE I
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
Section 1.1. Findings and Determinations. The Mayor and member of the City Council
of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “City”) hereby find and determine as follows:
(a)The Community Development Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the
“Authority”), pursuant to the Plan Resolution (hereinafter defined), approved the Husker Harvest
Days Redevelopment Project July 2017 (the “Redevelopment Plan”) under and pursuant to which
the Authority shall undertake from time to time to redevelop and rehabilitate the Redevelopment
Area (hereinafter defined).
(b)The Redevelopment Area lies within Hall County Sanitary Improvement District
Number 3 (SID #3), which district was created and approved by the Hall County, Nebraska
District Court on July 19, 2017.
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(c) The Redevelopment Area, was formerly owned by, leased to or otherwise
possessed by the United States under the jurisdiction of the United States Secretary of Defense
and was part of the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant.
(d) The City adopted ordinance #9645, on August 22, 2017, expressing the intent of
the City to annex the Redevelopment Area when the same shall become eligible for annexation.
(e)It is in the best interests of the City that City approve the Redevelopment Plan, the
Redevelopment Contract and the Interlocal Agreement by and between the City and Authority
dated November ___, 2017, and that the Authority be appointed by the City to implement the
Redevelopment Plan.
(f)Pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan, the Authority has previously obligated itself
and/or will hereafter obligate itself to provide a portion of the financing to acquire, construct,
reconstruct, improve, extend, rehabilitate, install, equip, furnish and complete, at the cost and
expense of the Redeveloper, a
portion of the improvements (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract hereinafter identified) in
the Redevelopment Area (the “Project Costs”), including, without limitation) the cost of
acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, extending, rehabilitating, installing, and
completing the acquisition of the Project Site (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract),
(collectively, the “Project”), as more fully described in the Redevelopment Contract (hereinafter
defined).
(g)The Authority is authorized by the Redevelopment Law (hereinafter defined) to
loan funds for the purpose of paying the costs and expenses of the Project.
(h)In order to provide funds to pay a portion of the costs of the Project, it is necessary,
desirable, advisable, and in the best interest of the City for the Authority to loan funds pursuant to a
Forgivable Loan Agreement and Promissory Note in the aggregate a principal amount not to
exceed $2,000,000 (the “Note”).
ARTICLE II
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; COMPUTATIONS;
CERTIFICATES AND OPINIONS; ORDERS AND DIRECTIONS
Section 2.1. Definitions of Special Terms. Unless the context clearly indicates some
other meaning or may otherwise require, and in addition to those terms defined elsewhere herein,
the terms defined in this Section 2.1 shall, for all purposes of this Resolution, any Resolution or
other instrument amendatory hereof or supplemental hereto, instrument or document herein or
therein mentioned, have the meanings specified herein, with the following definitions to be equally
applicable to both the singular and plural forms of any terms defined herein:
“Authority” means the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
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City” means the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
“Project Costs” means the redevelopment project costs (as defined in the Redevelopment
Contract) in the Redevelopment Area, the costs of which are eligible to be paid from the proceeds
of the Note.
“Note” means the Forgivable Loan Agreement and Promissory Note of the Farm
Progress Companies, Inc., in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,000,000, as set forth
herein.
“Secretary” means the Secretary of the Authority.
“Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount” means the aggregate principal amount of
the Note issued and Outstanding from time to time in accordance with the provisions of this
Resolution, as reflected in the records maintained by the Finance Director as provided in this
Resolution.
“Finance Director” means the Treasurer/Finance Director or Acting Treasurer/Finance
Director, as the case may be, of the City.
“Improvements” means the improvements to be constructed, reconstructed, acquired,
improved, extended, rehabilitated, installed, equipped, furnished and completed in the Project Area
in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan, including, but not limited to, the improvements
constituting the Project (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract).
“Chairman” means the Chairman of the Authority.
“Interlocal Agreement” means the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between the
City of Grand Island and the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island
dated November ___, 2017.
“Outstanding” means when used with reference to any Note, as of a particular date, all
Notes theretofore authenticated and authorized by this Resolution.
“Plan Resolution” means this Resolution of the City, together with any other resolution
providing for an adoption of the Redevelopment Plan.
“Project Area” means the area identified and referred to as the Project Site in the
Redevelopment Contract.
“Redeveloper” means the Redeveloper as defined in the Redevelopment Contract
responsible for constructing, reconstructing, acquiring, improving, extending, rehabilitating,
installing, equipping, furnishing and completing the Project.
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“Redevelopment Contract” means the City of Grand Island Redevelopment Contract
Farm Progress Companies, Inc., Redevelopment Project, dated the date of its execution, between
the City, the Authority, and Farm Progress Companies, Inc., relating to the Project.
“Redevelopment Area” means the community redevelopment area described, defined or
otherwise identified or referred to in the Redevelopment Plan.
“Redevelopment Law” means Article VIII, Section 12 of the Constitution of the State and
Chapter 18, Article 21, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended.
“Redevelopment Plan” means the “Husker Harvest Days Redevelopment Project July
2017” passed, adopted and approved by the City and shall include any amendment of such
Redevelopment Plan heretofore or hereafter made by the City pursuant to law.
“Resolution” means this Resolution as from time to time amended or supplemented.
“State” means the State of Nebraska.
Section 2.2. Definitions of General Terms. Unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise or may otherwise require, in this Resolution words importing persons include firms,
partnerships, associations, limited liability companies, limited liability companys, corporations
(public and private), public bodies and natural persons, and also include executors, administrators,
trustees, receivers or other representatives.
Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise or may otherwise require, in this Resolution
the terms “herein,” “hereunder,” “hereby,” “hereto,” “hereof” and any similar terms refer to this
Resolution as a whole and not to any particular section or subdivision thereof.
Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise or may otherwise require, in this Resolution:
(a) references to Articles, Sections and other subdivisions, whether by number or letter or
otherwise, are to the respective or corresponding Articles, Sections or subdivisions of this
Resolution as such Articles, Sections, or subdivisions may be amended or supplemented from time
to time; and (b) the word “heretofore” means before the time of passage of this Resolution, and the
word “hereafter” means after the time of passage of this Resolution.
Section 2.3. Computations. Unless the facts shall then be otherwise, all computations
required for the purposes of this Resolution shall be made on the assumption that the principal on
the Note shall be paid as and when the same become due.
Section 2.4. Certificates, Opinions and Reports. Except as otherwise specifically
provided in this Resolution, each certificate, opinion or report with respect to compliance with a
condition or covenant provided for in this Resolution shall include: (a) a statement that the person
making such certificate, opinion or report has read the pertinent provisions of this Resolution to
which such covenant or condition relates; (b) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the
examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions contained in such certificate,
opinion or report are based; (c) a statement that, in the opinion of such person, he has made such
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examination and investigation as is necessary to enable him to express an informed opinion as to
whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; (d) a statement as to whether or
not, in the opinion of such person, such condition or covenant has been complied with; and (e) an
identification of any certificates, opinions or reports or other sources or assumptions relied on in
such certificate, opinion or report.
Section 2.5. Evidence of Action by the City and Authority. Except as otherwise
specifically provided in this Resolution, any request, direction, command, order, notice, certificate
or other instrument of, by or from the City or the Authority shall be effective and binding upon the
Authority, respectively, for the purposes of this Resolution if signed by the Chairman, the Vice
Chairman, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Finance Director, the Planning Director or by any other
person or persons authorized to execute the same by statute, or by a resolution of the City or the
Authority, respectively.
ARTICLE III
APPROVALS, AUTHORIZATIONS, AND APPOINTMENT; ISSUANCE OF THE
NOTE;
GENERAL TERMS AND PROVISIONS
Section 3.1. Approvals, Authorizations, and Appointment; Issuance of Note.
Pursuant to and in full compliance with the Redevelopment Law and this Resolution, the City
hereby approves the Redevelopment Plan, the Redevelopment Contract, and the Interlocal
Agreement. City hereby appoints the Authority to do and take such action as necessary and
appropriate to implement the Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Contract for the purpose of
providing funds to pay (a) the cost of acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving,
extending, rehabilitating, installing, equipping, furnishing, and completing the Project, and (b) the
costs of issuing the Note, the Authority shall, pursuant to the terms of the Note advance to the
Redeveloper an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,000,000. The Note shall be
designated as “Forgivable Loan Agreement and Promissory Note,” shall be dated the Date of
Original Issue, shall mature, subject to right of prior redemption, not later than the ___________,
and shall bear interest at an annual rate of ____0.00%. The Note shall be issued as a single Note
as further described in Section 3.2.
Section 3.2. Details of Note; Authority of Finance Director.
(a)The Note shall be dated the Date of Original Issue and shall be advanced to the
borrower in installments.
(b)Pursuant to the Note funds may be advanced and disbursed in the manner set forth
below:
(1)There shall be submitted to the Finance Director a disbursement request in
a form acceptable to the Finance Director (the “Disbursement Request”), executed by
the City’s Planning Director and an authorized representative of the Redeveloper, (A)
certifying that a portion of the Project has been substantially completed and (B) certifying
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the actual costs incurred by the Redeveloper in the completion of such portion of the
Project.
(2)The Finance Director advance annually, pursuant to the terms of the Note
an amount of one tenth (1/10) of two sevenths (2/7) of the Redevelopment Project Costs,
as set forth in the Redevelopment Contract, not to exceed the sum of $200,000 annually
and the Finance Director shall evidence such advance in on Schedule 1 of the Note.
(3) The aggregate amount endorsed as the Principal amount Advanced on the
Note shall not exceed $2,000,000.
The Authority shall have no obligation to pay any Disbursement Request unless such
request has been properly approved as described above.
The records maintained by the Finance Director as to principal amount advanced and
principal amounts paid on the Note shall be the official records of the Cumulative Outstanding
Principal Amount for all purposes.
(c)The Note shall be dated the Date of Original Issue, which shall be the initial date
of an advance on the Note.
(d)The note shall bear ________ percent interest on the Cumulative Outstanding
Principal Amount of the Note from the Date of Original Issue.
Section 3.3. Form of Note Generally. The Note shall be in substantially the form set
forth in Article IV, with such appropriate variations, omissions and insertions as are permitted or
required by this Resolution and with such additional changes as the Finance Director may deem
necessary or appropriate. The Note may have endorsed thereon such legends or text as may be
necessary or appropriate to conform to any applicable rules and regulations of any governmental
authority or any usage or requirement of law with respect thereto.
Section 3.7. Ownership of Note. As to any Note, the Authority shall be deemed and
regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes.
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ARTICLE IV
FORM OF NOTE
Section 4.1. Form of Note. The Note shall be in substantially the following form:
FORGIVABLE LOAN AGREEMENT and PROMISSORY NOTE
This Loan Agreement and Promissory Note (the “Agreement”), effective this day of
November, 2017, is entered into between the following parties:
Lender:Community
Redevelopment
Authority of the
City of Grand
Island, Nebraska
(“Lender”)
Hall County Regional Planning Department
100 E 1st Street
P.O. Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802
Borrower: Farm Progress Companies, Inc.
FEIN:
WHEREAS, the Borrower has entered into a Redevelopment Contract(the “Redevelopment
Contract”) with the Lender and the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, of even date herewith; and
WHEREAS, the Borrower has agreed that the funding set forth herein will be used to finance
the construction and rehabilitation of the Husker Harvest Days redevelopment area as fully
described in the Redevelopment Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Lender has authorized an annual Redevelopment Advance of up to
$200,000 per year for 10 years or such lesser amount per year that is equal to one tenth (1/10) of
two sevenths (2/7) of the redevelopment Project Costs identified in said Redevelopment
Contract for the purpose of making a loan to the Borrower under such terms and conditions as
may be prescribed by the Lender.
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements,
the parties agree as follows:
1)Loan Amount and Terms: Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, the Redevelopment Contract and the Deed of Trust described hereafter, the
Lender hereby agrees to provide the Borrower with the principal sum of up to $200,000 (or
such lesser sum that is equal to one tenth (1/10) of two sevenths (2/7) of the redevelopment
Project Costs certified to Lender pursuant to the Redevelopment Contract) per year for a
total of ten (10) years, on the dates set forth:
Date
_______________, 2018
_______________, 2019
_______________, 2020
_______________, 2021
_______________, 2022
_______________, 2023
_______________, 2024
_______________, 2025
_______________, 2026
_______________, 2027
Interest will accrue from the date of each advance at the rate of ___________ percent
(____.0%) per annum on the unpaid balance. Such advances shall be recorded on
Schedule 1 attached hereto. The principal and all unpaid interest shall be due in full on
___________, 2037. Payments shall be allocated first to the payment of interest with the
remainder allocated to principal. Should a default occur under the terms of this
Agreement and Promissory Note, the Redevelopment Contract or the Deed of Trust ,
repayment of all principal and interest will be made immediately upon written demand
made by the borrower and placed in the United States Mail to Borrower’s address shown
above.. The Borrower shall have the right to prepay any part or all of the unpaid principal
and interest balance at any time without penalty. This loan is not transferable.
2)Forgiveness of Debt: Provided that the Borrower is not in default under the terms
of this Agreement and Promissory Note, the Redevelopment Contract or the Deed of Trust, the
Lender shall forgive one twentieth (1/20) of the principal amount advanced hereunder on each
date set forth below:
Date:
_________________, 2020
_________________, 2021
_________________, 2022
_________________, 2023
_________________, 2024
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_________________, 2025
_________________, 2026
_________________, 2027
_________________, 2028
_________________, 2029
_________________, 2030
_________________, 2031
_________________, 2032
_________________, 2033
_________________, 2034
_________________, 2035
_________________, 2036
_________________, 2037
_________________, 2038
_________________, 2039
3) Deed of Trust/Security Agreement: This note shall be secured by a first Deed of
Trust which the borrower shall execute and deliver to Lender in a form acceptable to
Lender on the date hereof.
4)Force Majeure: In the event that operations at the worksite are impaired or
suspended due to uncontrollable forces of nature or other forces outside Borrower’s control,
the Borrower will be given a reasonable period of time, as determined in the sole discretion
of the Lender, in which to reestablish any lost jobs. The term of this agreement will be
extended by the length of this period, and no contractual penalty will be imposed on the
company during this period.
5)Release of Deed of Trust/Security Agreement: The Deed of Trust shall be
released upon payment in full of the sums advanced hereunder and all interest thereon or
upon forgiveness of the debt as set forth herein.
6)Use of Funds: The monies from this loan shall be used by the Borrower to pay
for or be reimbursed for the Redevelopment Project Costs set forth in the Redevelopment
Contract Lender shall disburse funds to the Borrower upon presentation of written proof
that the aforementioned costs have been incurred and paid by the Borrower.
7)Services Provided to Borrower: The Lender is not obligated to provide any
services to the Borrower other than those specified in the Agreement.
8)Related Contracts: The Borrower shall provide, upon written request, copies of
all contracts entered into by the Borrower for activities covered by the loan monies.
9)Financial Management: Borrower shall keep accounting records in conformance
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with generally accepted accounting principles, and make such records and all related
reports, files, documents and other papers pertaining to the funds provided under this
Agreement available for audits, examinations and monitoring if requested by Lender;
such records will be retained for a period of three (3) years after termination of the loan
period or repayment of the debt in full. The accounting system used by the Borrower shall
clearly establish records of budgets and expenditures for the activities funded with the loan
monies.
10)Monitoring and Reporting: A random audit, or audits, may be conducted by the
Lender, or a designated representative of the Lender, to assure accountability of loan
expenditures and examine the status of any improvements, fixtures, machinery and
equipment acquired with this loan funding.
11)Waivers: The Borrower hereby waives presentment, demand of payment,
protest, and any and all other notices and demands whatsoever. No waiver of any payment
or other right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any other payment or right.
12)Default: This Agreement shall be considered in default if:
(A)Upon any default or failure to properly perform under any clause in this
Agreement, the Redevelopment Contract or Deed of Trust (or the provisions of
any security agreement(s) or other documents which secure this Agreement).
(i)If the Borrower ceases to operate Husker Harvest Days show during the term
of this Agreement, the following repayment is required:
a)the entire outstanding principal amount is immediately due and payable,
plus
b)any interest on any unforgiven principal.
(ii)Upon audit, any loan funds shown to have been used for other than the
intended purposes shall be repaid with interest to Lender by Borrower.
(B)Upon any occurrence under this Agreement, the Redevelopment Contract, Deed
of Trust or security agreements by which this loan may or shall become due and
payable.
(C) Upon the filing of bankruptcy.
In the event of continued default following a fifteen (15) day written notice of default, the
Lender may, at its option, declare all unpaid indebtedness evidenced by this Agreement,
immediately due and payable, without further notice, regardless of date of maturity. The
Lender's failure to exercise this option when available at any point in time shall in no way
invalidate its right to exercise the option in future default situations. Should it become necessary
to collect the monetary obligations of this Agreement through an attorney, the Borrower agrees
to pay all costs of collecting these monies, including reasonable attorneys' fees to the extent
permitted by law, whether collected by suit, foreclosure, or otherwise.
13)Indemnification: The Borrower shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
Lender and its respective officers and employees from any liabilities, claims, suits,
judgments, and damages arising as a result of the performance of the obligations under
this Agreement by the Borrower or any party in a relationship with the Borrower which is a
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result of this Agreement. The liability of the Borrower under this Agreement shall
continue after the termination of the Agreement
with respect to any liabilities, claims, suits, judgments and damages resulting from acts
occurring prior to the termination of this Agreement.
14)Amendments: Changes to this Agreement will not be effective or binding unless
in writing and signed by both parties to the Agreement.
15)Compliance with the Law: The Borrower agrees to operate Husker Harvest
Days in the Redevelopment Project Area in full compliance with applicable federal, state
and local laws without limitation.
16)Authorization to Contract: Before or at the time of execution of the Agreement,
the Borrower must be able to provide evidence that it is duly incorporated, in good standing
in the state of its incorporation, authorized to do business in the State of Nebraska, and
authorized to borrow money; and evidence shall be provided that the person executing the
Agreement and any supporting documents is authorized to act on behalf of the Borrower in
such a transaction.
17)Termination of Agreement: Lender may terminate the loan, in whole or in part,
if the Borrower has failed to comply with the conditions of the Agreement and such failure
has resulted in a “default” as set forth in Section 12 of this Agreement. The Borrower will
receive written notice and the reasons for termination.
18)Divisibility: The invalidity of any one or more phrases, sentences, clauses, or
section contained in this Agreement shall not affect the remaining portions of this
Agreement, or any part thereof. Further, various headings included in this Agreement
exist purely as an aid to locate particular wording, and do not in and of themselves in any
way affect the substance of this Agreement.
19)Complete Document: The parties agree this Agreement is a complete document
in which all obligations have been reduced to writing, and there are no understandings,
agreements, conventions or covenants not included herein.
20)Assignment: The parties further agree that this Agreement may not be assigned
by the Borrower without prior written approval by the Lender other than to an affiliate or in
connection with a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower (by merger,
reorganization or otherwise).
21)Binding Effect: The provisions of this Agreement shall both bind and benefit the
Borrower's successors, assigns, guarantors, endorsers, and any other person or entity now or
hereafter liable hereon.
22)Notices. Notifications required pursuant to this contract shall be made in writing
and mailed to the addresses shown below. Such notification shall be deemed complete upon
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mailing.
Borrower:
Lender:
Community
Redevelopment
Authority of the
City of Grand
Island, Nebraska
(“Lender”)
Hall County Regional Planning Department
100 E 1st Street
P.O. Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed their names below.
LENDER:BORROWER:
_________________________________________________
CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT
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SCHEDULE 1
TABLE OF CUMULATIVE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
Date
Principal
Amount
Advanced
Principal
Amount
Redeemed
Cumulative
Outstanding
Principal
Amount
Notation
Made
By
ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 5.1. General and Specific Authorizations; Ratification of Prior Actions.
Without in any way limiting the power, authority or discretion elsewhere herein granted or
delegated, the City hereby (a) authorizes and directs the Authority, Finance Director, Planning
Director and all other officers, officials, employees and agents of the City and Authority to carry
out or cause to be carried out, and to perform such obligations of the City and such other actions as
they, or any of them, in consultation with Special Counsel, shall consider necessary, advisable,
desirable or appropriate in connection with this Resolution, including without limitation the
execution and delivery of all related documents, instruments, certifications and opinions, and (b)
delegates, authorizes and directs the Finance Director the right, power and authority to exercise his
or her independent judgment and absolute discretion in (1) determining and finalizing all terms and
provisions to be carried by the Note not specifically set forth in this Resolution and (2) the taking
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of all actions and the making of all arrangements necessary, proper, appropriate, advisable or
desirable in order to effectuate the funding of the Note. The execution and delivery by the
Finance Director or by any such other officers, officials, employees or agents of the City of any
such documents, instruments, certifications and opinions, or the doing by them of any act in
connection with any of the matters which are the subject of this Resolution, shall constitute
conclusive evidence of both the Authority’s and their approval of the terms, provisions and
contents thereof and of all changes, modifications, amendments, revisions and alterations made
therein and shall conclusively establish their absolute, unconditional and irrevocable authority with
respect thereto from the Authority and the authorization, approval and ratification by the Authority
of the documents, instruments, certifications and opinions so executed and the actions so taken.
All actions heretofore taken by the Finance Director and all other officers, officials,
employees and agents of the Authority, including without limitation the expenditure of funds and
the selection, appointment and employment of Special Counsel and financial advisors and agents,
in connection with issuance and sale of the Note, together with all other actions taken in
connection with any of the matters which are the subject hereof, be and the same is hereby in all
respects authorized, adopted, specified, accepted, ratified, approved and confirmed.
Section 5.2 Benefits of Resolution Limited to the Authority. With the exception of rights
or benefits herein expressly conferred, nothing expressed or mentioned in or to be implied from
this Resolution or the Note is intended or should be construed to confer upon or give to any person
other than the Authority any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or by reason of or in
respect to this Resolution or any covenant, condition, stipulation, promise, agreement or provision
herein contained. The Resolution and all of the covenants, conditions, stipulations, promises,
agreements and provisions hereof are intended to be and shall be for and inure to the sole and
exclusive benefit of the City and the Authority.
Section 5.3. No Personal Liability. No officer or employee of the Authority shall be
individually or personally liable for the funding of the principal of the Note. Nothing herein
contained shall, however, relieve any such officer or employee from the performance of any duty
provided or required by law.
Section 5.4 Partial Invalidity. If any one or more of the covenants or agreements or
portions thereof provided in this Resolution on the part of the City, the Authority or the Registrar
to be performed should be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law,
then such covenant or covenants, or such agreement or agreements, or such portions thereof, shall
be deemed severable from the remaining covenants and agreements or portions thereof provided in
this Resolution and the invalidity thereof shall in no way affect the validity of the other provisions
of this Resolution or of the Note, but the Owner of the Note shall retain all the rights and benefits
accorded to them hereunder and under any applicable provisions of law.
If any provisions of this Resolution shall be held or deemed to be or shall, in fact, be
inoperative or unenforceable or invalid as applied in any particular case in any jurisdiction or
jurisdictions or in all jurisdictions, or in all cases because it conflicts with any constitution or
statute or rule of public policy, or for any other reason, such circumstances shall not have the effect
of rendering the provision in question inoperative or unenforceable or invalid in any other case or
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circumstance, or of rendering any other provision or provisions herein contained inoperative or
unenforceable or invalid to any extent whatever.
Section 5.5. Law and Place of Enforcement of this Resolution. The Resolution shall be
construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State. All suits and actions arising out
of this Resolution shall be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State except to the
extent necessary for enforcement, by any trustee or receiver appointed by or pursuant to the
provisions of this Resolution, or remedies under this Resolution.
Section 5.6. Effect of Article and Section Headings and Table of Contents. The
headings or titles of the several Articles and Sections hereof, and any table of contents appended
hereto or to copies hereof, shall be solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the
meaning, construction, interpretation or effect of this Resolution.
Section 5.7. Repeal of Inconsistent Resolution. Any Resolution of the City and any part
of any resolution, inconsistent with this Resolution is hereby repealed to the extent of such
inconsistency.
Section 5.8. Publication and Effectiveness of this Resolution. This Resolution shall
take effect and be in full force from and after its passage by the Community Redevelopment
Authority of the City.
Section 5.9 Authority to Execute Redevelopment Contract and Interlocal
Agreement, and Approve Plan. The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the
Redevelopment Contract and the Interlocal Agreement in the forms presented with such changes as
the Mayor, in his discretion deems proper. The Redevelopment Plan is approved and adopted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED: November 14, 2017.
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,
NEBRASKA
(SEAL)By:
Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item I-2
#2017-332 - Consideration of Lease Agreement with Option to
Purchase from Meadows Apartment Homes, LLC for Property
Located at the Southwest Corner of North Road and 13th Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-11.
Staff Contact: Jerry Janulewicz
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 9, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-332
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island (“City”) desires to acquire land for the
location of a 911-Emergency Center and potential relocation of City’s Fire Station No. 4; and
WHEREAS, contingent upon approval by the City’s Council, City administration
negotiated the terms of a ground lease with option to purchase (the “Agreement”) for the lease
and purchase of real estate of The Meadows Apartment Homes, L.L.C. (“Meadows”), said land
located at the Southwest Corner of North Road and 13th Street and described as follows:
A TRACT OF LAND COMPRISING A PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (N1/2 NE1/4) OF SECTION FOURTEEN (14),
TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) WEST OF THE 6TH
P.M., IN HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTH HALF
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (N1/2 NE1/4); THENCE ON AN
ASSUMED BEARING OF S01°24'11"E, SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF
SAID N1/2 NE1/4, A DISTANCE OF 492.04 FEET, TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF LOT 2, HANOVER SECOND SUBDIVISION; THENCE
S88°36'51"W, WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF HANOVER SECOND
SUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF 330.07 FEET, TO THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 2, HANOVER SECOND SUBDIVISION; THENCE
N01°23'27"W A DISTANCE OF 496.86 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH
LINE OF SAID N1/2 NE1/4; THENCE N89°27'02"E, EAST ALONG THE
NORTH LINE OF SAID N1/2 NE1/4, A DISTANCE OF 330.00 FEET, TO THE
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID TRACT CONTAINS A CALCULATED AREA OF 163,176.08 SQUARE
FEET OR 3.746 ACRES MORE OR LESS OF WHICH 0.598 ACRES ARE
COUNTY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY,
(the “Land”); and
WHEREAS, the Land is not currently available for sale until June 12, 2018 due to
its acquisition by Meadows in an IRS Sec. 1031 exchange; and
WHEREAS, the terms of the Agreement provides for the Land to be leased to the
City commencing forthwith and terminating on June 30, 2018 for and in consideration of rent of
$1.00, and provides City with an option to purchase the Land by exercising an option to purchase
prior to June 30, 2018 for a purchase price of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND FIFTEEN
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($103,015.00); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement further provides City with an option to purchase an
additional 4.963 acre tract (the “Additional Land”); and
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WHEREAS, as required by statute, an appraisal of the Land and the Additional
Land has been performed by a certified real property appraiser retained by the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, hereby finds as follows:
1. The location of the Land will provide a new 911-Emergency Center with
favorable separation from potential hazards existing at the present 911-Emergency Center
location and separation from City Hall, where the secondary 911-Emergency Center will
be located;
2.The Land is situated and located in an area that will provide western areas of the
City with favorable fire department response times from a new Fire Station No. 4 and
will accommodate anticipated patterns of City growth and development;
3.The Agreement provides the City with the necessary legal rights and opportunity
to evaluate the conditions of the Land and to commence planning, development, and
initial construction activities for a 911-Emergency Center;
4.The Agreement is in the best interests of the City and should be and is hereby
approved;
5.The City’s Mayor should be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
Agreement in the name of and on behalf of the City;
6.The City’s Mayor should be and is hereby authorized to give notice to Meadows
of City’s exercise of the option to purchase the Land; and
7.The option to purchase the Additional Land shall not be exercised pending further
Council consideration and action.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 14, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of October 25, 2017
through November 14, 2017
The Claims for the period of October 25, 2017 through November 14, 2017 for a total amount of
$4,455,745.72. A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: Renae Jimenez
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