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03-28-2023 City Council Regular Meeting Packet City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Agenda City Council: Jason Conley Michelle Fitzke Bethany Guzinski Chuck Haase Doug Lanfear Maggie Mendoza Mitchell Nickerson Mike Paulick Jack Sheard Mark Stelk Mayor: Roger G. Steele Interim City Administrator: Laura McAloon City Clerk: RaNae Edwards 7:00 PM Council Chambers - City Hall 100 East 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 1 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 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 Dalton Macnaughton, Abundant Life Christian Center, 3411 West Faidley Avenue 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. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 2 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item C-1 Recognition of Building Department Director Craig Lewis for 42 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island The Mayor and City Council will recognize Building Department Director Craig Lewis for his service to the City of Grand Island. Mr. Lewis was hired on June 8, 1981 as Building Inspector I and was promoted on November 19, 1984 to Chief Building Official under the Public Works Department. The Building Inspection Department was reorganized on May 1, 1991 and on August 1, 1991 he became the Building Inspection Director. On September 25, 2000 his position was retitled Building Department Director. We wish him the best in his retirement and thank him for his service. Staff Contact: Mayor Roger Steele Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 3 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item C-2 Recognition of Utilities Department Director Timothy Luchsinger for 37 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island The Mayor and City Council will recognize Utilities Department Director Tim Luchsinger for his service to the City of Grand Island. Mr. Luchsinger was hired on October 27, 1986 as Utilities Engineer (Mechanical) and was promoted on April 1, 1992 to Assistant Utility Director (M.E.). On April 25, 2011 he became the Utilities Director. We wish him the best in his retirement and thank him for his service. Staff Contact: Mayor Roger Steele Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 4 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item E-1 Public Hearing Concerning Amendments for Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area No. 34 for Redevelopment of Property Located North of 13th Street and East of the Moores Creek Drainway in Grand Island, Nebraska (being subdivided as Millennial Estates Subdivision) for Residential Purposes (Starostka Group) Council action will take place under Resolutions item I-1. Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 5 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Chad Nabity, AICP Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Amended Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #34 Starostka Group Unlimited – Millennial Estates Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP CRA Director Background Starostka Group Unlimited is proposing to develop property north of 13th Street and east of the Moore’s Creek drainway for residential uses. They are proposing 120 units of housing. The property is zoned R2 Low Density Residential consists of unplatted property that they are proposing to develop as Millennial Estates Subdivision. As part of this development they originally planned to construct an extension of Claude Road adjacent to their property north of 13th Street along with installing a trail on the east side of the property and relocating the Moore’s Creek drainway to support the development and property alignment of Claude Road. This amended plan would shift the responsibility of building Claude Road and relocating Moore’s Creek to the City but would provide 25% of the expected TIF revenues to the City to pay for that work. This is approximately 1.4 million dollars. The Starostka Group Unlimited will dedicate all necessary right of way for Claude Road as a contingency of approval of the TIF contract. Staff has prepared a redevelopment plan for this property consistent with the TIF application. The CRA reviewed the proposed development plan on February 8, 2023 and forwarded it to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for recommendation at their meeting on March 1, 2023. The CRA also sent notification to the City Clerk of their 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 March 1, 2023. The Planning Commission approved Resolution 2023-08 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 Resolution 426 forwarding the redevelopment plan along with the recommendation of the planning commission to the City Council for consideration. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 6 / 371 Discussion Tonight, Council will hold a public hearing to take testimony on the proposed plan (including the cost benefit analysis that was performed regarding this proposed project) and to enter into the record a copy of the plan amendment that would authorize a redevelopment contract under consideration by the CRA. Council is being asked to approve a resolution approving the cost benefit analysis as presented in the redevelopment plan along with the amended redevelopment plan for CRA Area #34 and authorizes the CRA to execute a contract for TIF based on the plan amendment and to find that this project would not be financially feasible at this location without the use of TIF. The redevelopment plan amendment specifies that the TIF will be used to offset allowed costs for the acquisition of the property as well as the site work, grading, streets, utilities, and trails. The cost benefit analysis included in the plan finds that this project meets the statutory requirements for as eligible TIF project and that it will not negatively impact existing services within the community or shift additional costs onto the current residents of Grand Island and the impacted school districts. The bonds for this project will be issued for a period of 25 years with no property included within bond payments for more than 15 years as determined by the contract. The total proposed bonded amount for this project will be $5,650,000. 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. Sample Motion Move to approve the resolution as submitted. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 7 / 371 Redevelopment Plan Amendment Grand Island CRA Area 34 July 2022 Amended February 2023 The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island intends to amend the Redevelopment Plan for Area 34 with in the city, pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) and provide for the financing of a specific infrastructure related project in Area 34. Executive Summary: Project Description THE REDEVELOPMENT APPROXIMATELY 49 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 13TH STREET SOUTH OF STATE STREET AND WEST OF THE MOORE’S CREEK DRAINWAY IN NORTHWEST GRAND ISLAND FOR A RESIDENTIAL HOUSING INCLUDING UP TO 120 UNITS OF HOUSING. The use of Tax Increment Financing to aid in redevelopment expenses associated with platting and installing the necessary infrastructure (streets, sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer) for the development of 120 units of housing. The use of Tax Increment Financing is an integral part of the development plan and necessary to make this project affordable. The 2020 Housing Study for the City of Grand Island identified a need of 1361 new rental and owner occupied housing units by 2024. Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc has purchased a portion of this property and has an option to purchase rest for residential development. This project is in CRA Area 34. This redevelopment project includes two components. The first component supports the private project. The second component will support the construction of Claude Road between Faidley Avenue and State Street (the “Public Project”). The CRA will issue two TIF Notes. Seventy five percent of the TIF Revenue will be allocated to the TIF Note purchased by the Redeveloper. Twenty Five percent of the TIF Revenue will be allocated to the TIF Note to support the Public Project, which shall be assigned by the Redeveloper to the CRA. The CRA will enter into a contract with the City to install the Public Project. The City will be reimbursed for the Public Project by assignment of the TIF Note for the Public Project. Changes in the cost of construction, availability of materials and the approval of several other housing projects using Tax Increment Financing have led to this application for assistance with the project. The developer is responsible for and has provided evidence that they can secure adequate debt financing to cover the costs associated with the construction of units. The Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) intends to pledge the ad valorem taxes generated over multiple 15 year periods beginning either January 1, 2024 or January 1, 2025 towards the allowable costs and associated financing for the development of this property. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY WILL COME FROM THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY: Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”) Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 8 / 371 Legal Descriptions: Part of the E ½ of the SW ¼ of 12-11-10 (PID 400149971) and Part of the E ½ of the SW ¼ 12-11-10 (PID 400149966) Existing Land Use and Subject Property Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 9 / 371 The tax increment will be captured for the tax years the payments for which become delinquent in years 2024 through 2049 inclusive. The TIF contract will be structured so it can be amended each year for up to ten years to add the housing units to be completed during that year. No single property will be eligible for TIF for a period of more than 15 years. The real property ad valorem taxes on the current valuation will continue to be paid to the normal taxing entities. The increase will come from development of the property for residential and commercial uses as previously described. Statutory Pledge of Taxes. In accordance with Section 18-2147 of the Act and the terms of the Resolution providing for the issuance of the TIF Note, the Authority hereby provides that any ad valorem tax on the Redevelopment Project Area for the benefit of any public body be divided for a period of fifteen years after the effective date of this provision as set forth in the Redevelopment Contract or any amendment to the redevelopment contract, consistent with this Redevelopment Plan. The plan anticipates that each phase of the development will constitute new effective date for the purposes of determining the period of fifteen years. Said taxes shall be divided as follows: a. That portion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed each year by or for each public body upon the redevelopment project valuation shall be paid into the funds, of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and b. That portion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the redevelopment project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to and, when collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of; the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes, or advances on money to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise,such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, a redevelopment project. When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness including interest and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such redevelopment project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies. Pursuant to Section 18-2150 of the Act, the ad valorem tax so divided is hereby pledged to the repayment of loans or advances of money, or the incurring of any indebtedness, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, by the CRA to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, the redevelopment project, including the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such bonds, loans, notes, advances, or indebtedness. Redevelopment Plan Amendment Complies with the Act: Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 10 / 371 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 Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by action of the Grand Island City Council on September 28, 2021.[§18-2109] Such declaration was made after a public hearing with full compliance with the public notice requirements of §18-2115 of the Act. 2. 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. This redevelopment plan amendment and project are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in that no changes in the Comprehensive Plan elements are intended. This plan merely provides funding for the developer to rehabilitate the property for permitted uses on this property as defined by the current and effective zoning regulations. The Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing at their meeting on August 3, 2022 and passed Resolution 2022-12 confirming that this project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Grand Island. This amendment was also submitted to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission. The Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing at their meeting on March 1, 2023 and passed Resolution 2023-XX confirming that this project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Grand Island. The Grand Island Public School District has submitted a formal request to the Grand Island CRA to notify the District any time a TIF project involving a housing subdivision and/or apartment complex is proposed within the District. The school district was notified of this plan amendment prior to it being submitted to the CRA for initial consideration. 3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following items: [§18-2103(13) (b)] a. Land Acquisition: This Redevelopment Plan for Area 34 provides for real property acquisition and this plan amendment does not prohibit such acquisition. There is no proposed acquisition by the authority. b. Demolition and Removal of Structures: The project to be implemented with this plan does not provide for the demolition and removal any structures on this property. c. Future Land Use Plan Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 11 / 371 See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. All of the area around the site in private ownership is planned for low to medium density residential development. This property is in private ownership. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111] The attached map also is an accurate site plan of the area after redevelopment. [§18-2111(5)] City of Grand Island Future Land Use Map Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 12 / 371 d. Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or other Planning changes. The area is zoned R4 High Density Residential along 13th street and R2 Low Density Residential on the northern portion of the site. The future land use map calls for medium density to office use development across this entire site. New public streets and utilities are anticipated and needed to support this project and it is anticipated that TIF revenues will offset the costs of those improvements. No changes are anticipated in building codes or other ordinances. No other planning changes contemplated. [§18-2103(b) and §18- 2111] Current Zoning on the Site e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use The R2 zoning district allows for one dwelling unit per 6000 square feet of lot space with a 6000 square foot minimum lot size. The RO zoning district does not limit the density of housing units but does require minimum 6000 square foot lot. The development as proposed will have a residential density of 2.4 units per acre. Appendix A of this plan includes the developer’s vision for the development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111] f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 13 / 371 Sanitary sewer and water are available to support this development. Both sanitary sewer and water will need to be extended throughout the site. TIF revenues will be used to offset the cost of these public utility improvements. Electric utilities are sufficient for the proposed use of this property. Electric lines, transformers, and conduit will need to be extended throughout the property. No other publicly owned utilities would be impacted by the development. §18-2103(b) and §18-2111] 4. The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of individuals and families displaced as a result of plan implementation. This property is vacant and has been vacant for more than 1 year; no relocation is contemplated or necessary. [§18-2103.02] 5. No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in any property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106] No members of the authority or staff of the CRA have any interest in this property. 6. 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. The purchase price of the property is $810,000as an eligible expense. The estimated costs of utilities including sewer and water is $1,446,189. Streets and drainage are estimated at $2,520,655. Planning activities including engineering, architecture, legal fees and government fees are estimated at $872,706. The total of the eligible expenses for this project is estimated by the developer at $5,650,000. No property will be transferred to redevelopers by the Authority. The developer will provide and secure all necessary financing. b. Statement of proposed method of financing the redevelopment project. The developer will provide all necessary financing for the project. The Authority will assist the project by granting the sum of $5,650,000 from the proceeds of the TIF. The project will include the project as describe in this plan and costs associated with building Claude Road between this property and State Street. The revenues shall be split with 75% dedicated to the residential subdivision project paid to the developer and 25% dedicated to Claude Road and paid to the city for those expenses. This indebtedness will be repaid from the Tax Increment Revenues generated from the project. TIF revenues shall be made available to repay the original debt and associated interest after January 1, 2024 through December 2049. c. Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 14 / 371 No families will be displaced as a result of this plan. 7. 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 Authority has considered these elements in proposing this Plan. This amendment, in and of itself will promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. This will have the intended result of preventing recurring elements of unsafe buildings and blighting conditions. This will accomplish the goal of increasing the number of residential units within the City of Grand Island and encouraging infill development. This project will also provide for the development of Claude Road and reducing congestion along Diers Avenue within the City of Grand Island. 8. Time Frame for Development Development of this project is anticipated to begin in the 2023 year. The build out of the subdivision is planned in five phases between 2024 and 2033. It is anticipated that the units in this development will be fully built out by 2033 with the tax increment on those homes extending to 2048. Excess valuation should be available for the first homes built with this project for 15 years beginning with either the 2024 or 2025 tax year, depending on the timing of the first phase. 9. Justification of Project The 2020 housing study for the City of Grand Island projected that by 2024 we would need an additional 1361 new housing units. There should be 902 non-age restricted units with 518 owner occupied and with 384 rental units. There should be 459 age restricted unit 459 with 222 as 55+ owner occupied and with 237 as 55+ rental units. Between January 1 of 2020 and December of 2021 the city issued permits for 430 new housing units including both restricted and unrestricted units leaving a need for 931 additional units by 2024. The current housing market, a combination of the cost of producing Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 15 / 371 housing and the prevailing wages, has not created a situation that gives the markets sufficient incentive to build the number housing units required to meet community needs. This lack of housing options impacts a variety of other areas within the community including work force development, overcrowding, and maintenance of residential units. This project will create new housing options for all citizens and potential citizens of Grand Island and will likely result in the sale of existing homes around the city. 10. Cost Benefit Analysis Section 18-2113 of the Act, further requires the Authority conduct a cost benefit analysis of the plan amendment in the event that Tax Increment Financing will be used. This analysis must address specific statutory issues. As authorized in the Nebraska Community Development Law, §18-2147, Neb. Rev. Stat. (2019), the City of Grand Island has analyzed the costs and benefits of the proposed Redevelopment Project, including: Project Sources and Uses. Approximately $5,650,000 in public funds from tax increment financing provided by the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority will be required to complete the project. This investment by the Authority will leverage $32,424,550 in private sector financing and investment; a private investment of $5.74 for every TIF dollar invested. Use of Funds Source of funds Description TIF Funds Private Funds Total Site Acquisition $810,000 $810,000 Building Costs $32,400,000 $32,400,000 Sewer and Water $1,446,189 $1,446,189 Public Streets/ sidewalks $1,108,155 $1,108,155 Planning (Arch. & Eng.) $872,706 $872,706 Legal/ TIF contract $450 $24,550 $25,000 25% for Claude Road $1,412,500 $1,412,500 Total $5,650,000 $32,424,550 $38,074,550 Tax Revenue. The property to be redeveloped is anticipated to have a January 1, 2023 valuation of approximately $149,793. Based on the 2021 levy this would result in a real property tax of approximately $3,247. It is anticipated that the assessed value will increase by $32,400,000 upon full completion, as a result of the site redevelopment. This development will result in an estimated tax increase of over $699,000 annually. The tax increment gained from this Redevelopment Project Area would not be available for use as city general tax revenues, for the period of the bonds, but would be used for eligible private redevelopment costs to enable this project to be realized. Estimated 2023 assessed value: $ 149,793 Estimated value after completion $ 32,400,000 Increment value $ 32,250,261 Annual TIF generated (estimated) $ 699,308 TIF bond issue $ 5,650,000 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 16 / 371 (a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing; The redevelopment project area currently has an estimated valuation of $89,739. The proposed redevelopment will create additional valuation of $32,400,000 over the course of the next ten years. The project creates additional valuation that will support taxing entities long after the project is paid off along with providing 120 additional housing units and provide for the development and construction of Claude Road on the east side of this property. The tax shift from this project will be equal to the total of the bond principal of $5,650,000 if fully funded and any associated interest on the bond to be assigned with contract approval. (b) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project; Existing water and waste water facilities will not be negatively impacted by this development. The electric utility has sufficient capacity to support the development. This is infill development with services connecting to existing line with capacity. This development will result in a larger number of students for Grand Island Public Schools. Fire and police protection are available and should not be negatively impacted by this development though there will be some increased need for officers and fire fighters as the City continues to grow whether from this project or others. (c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project; This will provide additional housing options for the residents of Grand Island. The National Homebuilders Association estimated in a 2014 study1 that each unit of single family housing resulted in 2.97 full time equivalent jobs so this development at 13 units per year would represent an additional 39 FTE’s within the city for the next nine years. (d) 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 This project will not have a negative impact on other employers different from any other expanding business within the Grand Island area. Grand Island does have tight labor market and part of that is due to the availability and cost of housing. This development may help alleviate some of those pressures. (e) Impacts on student populations of school districts within the City or Village: This development will have an impact on the Grand Island School system and will likely result in additional students at the elementary and secondary school levels. 1 https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/housing-economics/housings-economic-impact/impact-of- home-building-and-remodeling-on-the-us-economy Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 17 / 371 The average number of persons per household in Grand Island for 2015 to 2019 according the American Community Survey is 2.61. 120 additional households would house 313 people. According to the 2010 census 19.2% of the population of Grand Island was over 4 years old and under 18 years old. 2020 census number for this population cohort are not yet available but 27.6% of the 2021 population is less than 18 years of age this is the same percentage as the under 18 age cohort in 2010. If the averages hold it would be expected that there would be an additional 60 school age children generated by this development. If this develops at a rate of 13 units per year for 9 years approximately 7 children could be added to the school age population every year with this development. These 7 children will likely be spread over the full school age population from elementary to secondary school. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics2 the 2019-20 enrollment for GIPS was 10,070 students and the cost per student in 2017-18 was $12,351 of that $4,653 is generated locally. The Grand Island Public School System was notified on January 31, 2022 that the CRA would be considering this application at their July 13, 2022 meeting. (f) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project. This project is consistent the goals of the 2020 Housing Study for the City of Grand Island to create more than 1361 new housing units. Between January of 2020 and December of 2021 the City of Grand Island has issue permits for 430 housing units. The local housing market is not capable of producing the number of units needed at market rate given the costs of building and development. Twenty Five percent of the increment generated approximately $1,412,500 will be made available to the City of Grand Island for the development of Claude Road along the east side of property. Time Frame for Development Development of this project is anticipated to be completed between Spring of 2023 and the end of 2033. The base tax year should be calculated on the value of the property as of January 1, 2023 for the first phase with each phase based on the preceding year’s valuation of the property included in the amendment for that year. Excess valuation should be available for this project beginning in 2024 with taxes due in 2025. Provided, however, if the first phase is not completed in 2023 to create an increase in the ad valorem taxes for the 2024 tax year, then the base year shall be January 1, 2024 and the first year for division of taxes will be 2025. Excess valuation will be used to pay the TIF Indebtedness issued by the CRA per the contract between the CRA and the developer for a period not to exceed 15 years on each property or an amount not to exceed a base amount of $5,650,000 the projected amount of increment based upon the anticipated value of the project and current tax rate. Based on the estimates of the expenses of the rehabilitation the developer will spend at least $5,650,000 on TIF eligible activities. 2 https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?ID2=3100016 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 18 / 371 Proposed Phasing of the Development Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 19 / 371 Form Updated 7-25-2019cn Page | 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION RELATIVE TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST Project Redeveloper Information Business Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ Telephone No.: __________________________ Fax No.: _______________ Email: _________________________________________________________ Contact: _______________________________________________________________ Application Submission Date: Brief Description of Applicant’s Business:__ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ Legal Description/Address of Proposed Project Community Redevelopment Area Number ________ 6/7/2022 MISC TRACTS 12-11-10 PT E1/2 SW1/4 and MISCELLANEOUS TRACTS 12-11-10 PT E 1/2 SW 1/4 34.41 AC (3812 W. 13th) Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. 429 Industrial Lane (308) 385-0636 jordanstar@stargroupunl.com Jordan Starostka Applicant is a developer and contractor that provides comprehensive contracting for residential, commercial, and civil/industrial projects. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 20 / 371 Form Updated 7-25-2019cn Page | 2 Present Ownership Proposed Project Site: ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________ Is purchase of the site contingent on Tax Increment Financing Approval? Yes No Proposed Project: Building square footage, size of property, description of buildings – materials, etc. Please attach site plan, if available. ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________ If Property is to be Subdivided, Show Division Planned: VI.Estimated Project Costs: Acquisition Costs: A. Land $ ______________ B. Building $ ______________ Construction Costs: A. Renovation or Building Costs:$ ______________ B. On-Site Improvements: Sewer $ ______________ Water $ ______________ Electric $ ______________ Gas $ ______________ Public Streets/Sidewalks $ ______________ See attached preliminary site plan See attached explanation of estimated costs Starostka Group, Unlimited (PID 400149971) Blender, LLC (PID 400149966) 4 Redeveloper intends to construct an approximately 120 unit residential subdivision in multiple phases. The project site is currently vacant and in the need of significant infrastructure improvements to be developable and usable for any purposes. See attached preliminary proposed site plan. The project will consist of three phases of residential development, with subphases as appropriate, and a phase for the construction of Claude Road. The phases are referred to on the site plan as (i) Phase 1, (ii) Phase 2, (iii) Phase 3, and (iv) Claude Road. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 21 / 371 Form Updated 7-25-2019cn Page | 3 Private Streets $ ______________ Trails $ ______________ Grading/Dirtwork/Fill $ ______________ Demolition $ ______________ Other $ ______________ Total $ ______________ Soft Costs: A. Architectural & Engineering Fees:$ ______________ B. Financing Fees:$ ______________ C. Legal $ ______________ D.Developer Fees:$ ______________ E. Audit Fees $ ______________ F. Contingency Reserves:$ ______________ G. Other (Please Specify)$ ______________ TOTAL $ ______________ Total Estimated Market Value at Completion: $ Source for Estimated Market Value________________________________________ Source of Financing: A. Developer Equity:$ ______________ B. Commercial Bank Loan:$ ______________ C.Tax Credits: 1. N.I.F.A.$ ______________ 2. Historic Tax Credits $ ______________ 3. New Market Tax Credits $ ______________ 4. Opportunity Zone $ ______________ D. Industrial Revenue Bonds:$ ______________ E. Tax Increment Assistance:$ ______________ F. Enhanced Employment Area $ ______________ 32,400,000 $270,000 per unit x 120 residential units Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 22 / 371 Form Updated 7-25-2019cn Page | 4 G. Nebraska Housing Trust Fund $ ______________ H. Other $ ______________ Name, Address, Phone & Fax Numbers of Architect, Engineer and General Contractor: _______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Estimated Real Estate Taxes on Project Site Upon Completion of Project: (Please Show Calculations) ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Project Construction Schedule: Construction Start Date: _________________________________________________ Construction Completion Date: ___________________________________________ If Phased Project: _______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete _______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete _______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete _______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete _______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete _______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete Please see attached explanation There will be approximately 120 residential units. Based on applicant's plan to develop and construct workforce housing, we are assuming an average valuation of approximately $270,000 per unit. There will likely be some difference between units, but the average value of $270,000 and a presumed tax levy of 2.161133 would yield a annual real estate tax of $5,835 per lot. While the construction of the units will be phased, when completed the taxes on the entire project would be approximately $646,200 ($5,385x120) 2022 anticipated 2028 ( would like flexibility until Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 23 / 371 Form Updated 7-25-2019cn Page | 5 XII.Please Attach Construction Pro Forma XIII.Please Attach Annual Income & Expense Pro Forma (With Appropriate Schedules) TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST INFORMATION Describe Amount and Purpose for Which Tax Increment Financing is Requested: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Statement Identifying Financial Gap and Necessity for use of Tax Increment Financing for Proposed Project: ______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Redeveloper is requesting $5,650,000 in TIF over all of the phases of the project. Redeveloper is requesting the TIF bond be issued at 8% interest. TIF would assist with the cost of the infrastructure improvements necessary to develop the project site. This would include approximately: $810,000 in site acquisition, $4,000,000 in infrastructure improvements, $873,000 in architectural, engineering, and legal fees, and 8% interest on the TIF bond. The 8% interest is necessary to justify the long term commitment and risk over the multi-year, multiple phase redevelopment project. See attached addendum for additional information. Applicant desires to develop a residential subdivision with approximately 120 workforce housing units. The goal for the workforce housing units is to keep the average final value at approximately $270,000 per unit. Construction costs are so high right that this will be a challenge. Without the requested TIF assistance, which equates to approximately $83,000 per lot, this would be impossible. A large scale subdivision like the proposed project is simply not possible with the required cost of infrastructure without the assistance of TIF. It would be particularly impossible to build any workforce housing without TIF, because the applicant could never recover its costs, let alone make any profit necessary for the risk involved with this project. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 24 / 371 Form Updated 7-25-2019cn Page | 6 Municipal and Corporate References (if applicable). Please identify all other Municipalities, and other Corporations the Applicant has been involved with, or has completed developments in, within the last five (5) years, providing contact person, telephone and fax numbers for each: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ Post Office Box 1968 Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968 Phone: 308 385-5240 Fax: 308 385-5423 Email: cnabity@grand-island.com Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 25 / 371 71 79 72 80 65 73 66 74 67 75 68 76 69 77 70 78 58 50 57 49 64 56 63 55 62 54 61 53 60 52 59 51 39 47 40 48 33 41 34 42 35 43 36 44 37 45 38 46 26 18 25 17 32 24 31 23 30 22 29 21 28 20 27 19 114 107 99 OUTLOT A 106 98 120 113 105 97 119 112 104 96 118 111 103 95 117 110 102 94 116 109 101 93 115 108 100 92 81 82 83 84 89 90 9185868788 11 3 10 2 9 1 16 8 15 7 14 6 13 5 12 4 95.1'119.8'95.1'119.6'70.0'120.0'70.0'70.0'120.1'70.0'70.0'120.3'70.0'70.0'120.5'70.0'70.0'120.6'70.0'70.0'120.8'70.0'70.0'121.0'70.0'70.0'121.1'70.0'70.0'121.3'70.0'70.0'121.4'70.0'70.0'121.6'70.0'70.0'121.8'70.0'70.0'121.9'70.0'70.0'122.1'70.0'84.0'122.3'84.0'84.9'118.0'85.2'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'96.6'96.6'118.0' 118.0'96.6'118.0' 118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'85.4'84.8'118.0'85.1'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'70.0'118.0'97.3'97.3'118.0' 118.0'30.3'1 0 5 .24'51.0' 118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'70.0'118.0'85.3'70.0'130.7'70.0'131.6'70.0'129.8'70.0' 70.0'128.9'70.0'127.7'87.4' 87.7' 80.0'126.9'79.7'125.9'70.0' 70.0'125.0'70.0' 70.0'124.1'70.0' 70.0'123.2'70.0' 70.0'122.3'80.0' 80.0'121.2'120.1'86.0' 86.3' 90.0'56.8'90.0'56.6'50.0'50.0'90.0'50.0'50.0'90.0'50.0'50.0'90.0'50.0'50.0'90.0'50.0'50.0'90.0'50.0'50.0'90.0'50.0'50.0'90.0'50.0'50.0'90.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'50.0'5.3'44.68'50.0'50.21'39.2'60.80'20.89'125.35'164.48'90.7'191.8' 41.9'132.8'53.2 6 '74.7'122.0'23.0'70.0' 70.0'122.1'70.0' 70.0'122.3'70.0' 70.0'122.5'75.0' 75.0'122.7'75.0' 75.0'122.8'80.0' 80.0'123.0'90.0' 90.0' 90.0' 90.0' 90.0' 90.0' 90.0' 90.0' 90.0' 90.0' 91.3' 95.8' 107.2' SHEET REVISIONSNO.REV.DATEREVISIONS DESCRIPTIONproject no.: approved by: checked by: drawn by: drawing no.: QA/QC by: date:www.olsson.comTEL 308.384.8750201 East 2nd StreetGrand Island, NE 68801MILLENNIAL ESTATES SUBDIVISIONPRELIMINARY PLATGRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA20223LOT LAYOUTSMG BJD BJD 022-00432 5.5.2022 1 of PHASE 1 39 LOTS PHASE 2 39 LOTS PHASE 3 42 LOTS CLAUDE RD13TH ST 120 TOTAL LOTS Grand IslandCouncil Session - 3/28/2023Page 26 / 371 Explanation of Estimated Costs LAND ACQUISITION: • PID 400149971 was recently acquired for approximately $410,000 • PID 400149966 is under contract and will be acquired for approximately $400,000 TIF USES: Total proposed TIF uses for the Project are approximately $5,650,000: Subdivision Phase 1 $1,613,788 Subdivision Phase 2 $1,521,263 Subdivision Phase 3 $1,321,582 Claude Road $1,192,916 Total $5,649,549 Redeveloper requests a TIF Bond with an interest rate of 8%. The 8% interest rate is necessary for the financing and investment, based on the risk of the large infrastructure investment for the multi-phase project. The TIF uses consist of site acquisition costs, site preparation, utility and infrastructure improvements, and engineering, architectural, and legal fees. The proposed TIF uses by phase are set forth in the chart below: MILLENIAL ESTATES REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Phase Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Claude Rd total Lots 39 39 42 0 120 Anticipated Construction Year 2022 2025 2027 2027 n/a TIF Uses (see below) $1,613,788 $1,521,263 $1,321,582 $1,192,916 $5,649,549 TIF USES PAVING / Grading $526,873 $568,590 $561,792 $738,400 $2,395,655 Utilities (Water & Wastewater) $402,339 $320,478 $461,472 $114,400 $1,298,689 Dewatering $57,500 $30,000 $60,000 $0 $147,500 Lighting / Striping $0 $0 $0 $125,000 $125,000 TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE $986,712 $919,068 $1,083,264 $977,800 $3,966,844 Site Acquisition $410,000 $400,000 $0 $0 $810,000 Survey, Engineering, Legal $217,077 $202,195 $238,318 $215,116 $872,706 Total $1,613,788 $1,521,263 $1,321,582 $1,192,916 $5,649,549 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 27 / 371 All costs set forth herein are preliminary estimates and will be certified upon completion. Given the current state of labor and materials pricing in the construction industry, it is likely that the prices will continue to increase and will not go down any time soon. OVERALL PROJECT COSTS: In addition to the initial $5,650,000 for public improvements, Applicant will construct 120 residential dwelling units. Because of the unstable cost of labor and materials in the construction industry and the long term construction schedule, it is impossible to determine the construction costs for the private improvements. However, applicant’s goal is to construct workforce housing – targeting an average house valuation of approximately $270,000. Accordingly, the final valuation is anticipated to be approximately $32,400,000 when construction of the entire project is completed, so total construction costs of more than $30,000,000 is a reasonable estimate at this point. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 28 / 371 Construction Schedule The Project will be built in four (4) phases: three phases of residential units and the Claude Road phase. Each residential phase shall be completed in up to three (3) subphases. The residential phases are referred to herein as Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3. Redeveloper desires to complete the project by the end of 2027. However, Redeveloper desires to built in a little flexibility to account for the unknown market conditions that will affect the project. First, applicant’s desired schedule is set forth below: Completion date Effective Date Phase 1 Subphase 1 12/31/2023 1/1/2024 Subphase 2 12/31/2024 1/1/2025 Phase 2 Subphase 1 12/31/2025 1/1/2026 Subphase 2 12/31/2026 1/1/2027 Phase 3 Subphase 1 12/31/2027 1/1/2028 Subphase 2 12/31/2028 1/1/2029 Claude Road 12/31/2027 n/a Because the construction schedule will depend on market conditions and absorption rate of new home purchases, Redeveloper desires to build a little flexibility into the schedule required by the Redevelopment Agreement. Therefore, while Redeveloper intends to try to complete the project by the desires schedule set forth above, the proposed schedule for the Redevelopment Agreement is set forth below: Completion date Effective Date Phase 1 Subphase 1 12/31/2023 1/1/2024 Subphase 2 12/31/2024 1/1/2025 Subphase 3 12/31/2025 1/1/2026 Phase 2 Subphase 1 12/31/2026 1/1/2027 Subphase 2 12/31/2027 1/1/2028 Subphase 3 12/31/2028 1/1/2029 Phase 3 Subphase 1 12/31/2029 1/1/2030 Subphase 2 12/31/2030 1/1/2031 Subphase 3 12/31/2031 1/1/2032 Claude Road 12/31/2029 n/a Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 29 / 371 Here is a more detailed explanation of the more conservative schedule set forth above: Phase 1 It is anticipated that the infrastructure for Phase 1 will commence in 2022. It will take up to three (3) subphases to complete the 39 residential units consisting of Phase 1. While construction may occur quicker depending on the market, current assumptions are that 1/3 of the units (13 units) will be built each year, such that the Phase 1 schedule will be: • Infrastructure construction: 2022 • 13 homes built: 2023 • 13 homes built: 2024 • 13 homes built: 2025 Phase 2 It is anticipated that the infrastructure for Phase 2 will commence in 2025. It will take up to three (3) subphases to complete the 39 residential units consisting of Phase 2. While construction may occur quicker depending on the market, current assumptions are that 1/3 of the units (13 units) will be built each year, such that the Phase 2 schedule will be: • Infrastructure construction: 2025 • 13 homes built: 2026 • 13 homes built: 2027 • 13 homes built: 2028 Phase 3 It is anticipated that the infrastructure for Phase 3 will commence in 2027 or 2028. It will take up to three (3) subphases to complete the 42 residential units consisting of Phase 3. While construction may occur quicker depending on the market, current assumptions are that 1/3 of the units (14 units) will be built each year, such that the Phase 3 schedule will be: • Infrastructure construction: 2028 • 14 homes built: 2029 • 14 homes built: 2030 • 14 homes built: 2031 Claude Road Claude Road will be constructed by the time the first homes are built for Phase 3. It is intended that this will occur by December 31, 2027, but in no case will this be later than December 31, 2029. 4864-3080-6824, v. 1 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 30 / 371 Starostka Millennial Area 34 Amended Plan February 2023 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA RESOLUTION NO. 423 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, SUBMITTING A PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT TO THE HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR ITS RECOMMENDATION WHEREAS, this Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska ("Authority"), pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Law (the "Act"), prepared a proposed redevelopment plan (the "Plan") a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1, for redevelopment of an area within the city limits of the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and WHEREAS, the Authority is required by Section 18-2112 of the Act to submit said to the planning board having jurisdiction of the area proposed for redevelopment for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: The Authority submits to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission the proposed Plan attached to this Resolution, for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Passed and approved this 8th day of February, 2023 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA. By___________________________ Chairperson ATTEST: __________________________ Secretary Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 31 / 371 Resolution Number 2023-08 HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA; AND APPROVAL OF RELATED ACTIONS WHEREAS, the Chairman and Board of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “Authority”), referred the amendment of the Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area 34 requested by Starostka Group Unlimited to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission, (the “Commission”) for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 18-2112 of the Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the Commission held a public hearing on the proposed plan on March 1, 2023, and WHEREAS, the chair or president of Hall County Board, Grand Island School Board, Central Platte Natural Resources District, Educational Service Unit #10 and Central Community College were notified by certified mail of said hearing, and WHEREAS, the Commission advertised the time, date and location public hearing in the Grand Island Independent on Friday February 10th and Friday February 17th, and WHEREAS, there are no Neighborhood Associations registered with the City of Grand Island, and WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed said Redevelopment Plan as to its conformity with the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island, Hall County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends approval of the Redevelopment Plan finding that it is in conformance with the comprehensive development plan (general plan for development) for the City of Grand Island. Section 2. All prior resolutions of the Commission in conflict with the terms and provisions of this resolution are hereby expressly repealed to the extent of such conflicts. Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage as provided by law. DATED: March 1, 2023 HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: By: ___________________________________ Chair By: ___________________________________ Secretary Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 32 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 33 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 34 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 35 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 36 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item E-2 Public Hearing Concerning Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area No. 31 to Allow for Redevelopment of Property Located South of South Street on Henry and Ada Streets (1703 Henry St. and 1703 Ada St.) in Grand Island, Nebraska for Residential Purposes (JBA Ventures LLC) Council action will take place under Resolutions item I-2. Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 37 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Chad Nabity, AICP Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #31 JBA Ventures – Henry and Ada Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP CRA Director Background JBA Ventures LLC., the owner of property at 1703 Henry Street and 1703 Ada Street located south of South Street and east of the Grand Island Cemetery. They are proposing to build four 4-plex apartment buildings on these lots similar to those located south of these properties on Henry and Ada. The property is currently zoned M2 Heavy Manufacturing but they have requested a change of zoning to B2 General Business and staff and Planning Commission have recommended approval of the request change. Staff has prepared a redevelopment plan for this property consistent with the TIF application. The CRA reviewed the proposed development plan on February 8, 2023 and forwarded it to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for recommendation at their meeting on March 1, 2023. The CRA also sent notification to the City Clerk of their intent to enter into a redevelopment contract for this project pending Council approval of the plan. The Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing on the plan at a meeting on March 1, 2023. The Planning Commission approved Resolution 2023-07 in support of the proposed declaring the proposed plan to be consistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City of Grand Island. The CRA approved Resolution 427 forwarding the redevelopment plan along with the recommendation of the planning commission to the City Council for consideration. Discussion Tonight, Council will hold a public hearing to take testimony on the proposed plan (including the cost benefit analysis that was performed regarding this proposed project) Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 38 / 371 and to enter into the record a copy of the plan that would authorize a redevelopment contract under consideration by the CRA. Council is being asked to approve a resolution approving the cost benefit analysis as presented in the redevelopment plan along with the amended redevelopment plan for CRA Area #31 and authorizes the CRA to execute a contract for TIF based on the plan amendment and to find that this project would not be financially feasible at this location without the use of TIF. The redevelopment plan specifies that the TIF will be used to offset allowed costs for the acquisition of the property as well as demolition, site work, grading, and utilities. The cost benefit analysis included in the plan finds that this project meets the statutory requirements for as eligible TIF project and that it will not negatively impact existing services within the community or shift additional costs onto the current residents of Grand Island and the impacted school districts. The bond for this project will be issued for a period of 17 years with no portion providing TIF revenue for the project for more than 15 years, as determined by the contract. The proposed bond for this project will be issued for the amount of $950,932. 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. Sample Motion Move to approve the resolution as submitted. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 39 / 371 Redevelopment Plan Grand Island CRA Area 31 February 2023 The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island intends to consider a Redevelopment Plan for Area 31 with in the city, pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) and provide for the financing of a specific redevelopment project in Area 31. Executive Summary: Project Description THE REDEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1703 HENRY STREET AND 1703 ADA STREET FOR RESIDENTIAL USES. The use of Tax Increment Financing to aid in rehabilitation expenses associated with redevelopment of the both the Henry and Ada Street properties. The developer is proposing to develop multifamily residential in four buildings with 14 to 18 units (one bedroom and/or two bedroom) at this location. This project would not be feasible without the use of TIF. The developer is responsible for and has provided evidence that they can secure adequate debt financing to cover the costs associated with the remodeling and rehabilitation of this building. The Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) intends to pledge the ad valorem taxes generated over the 15 year period beginning January 1, 2025 towards the allowable costs and associated financing for rehabilitation. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY WILL COME FROM THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY: Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”) The properties are located at 1703 Henry Street and 1703 Ada Street in Grand Island Nebraska, the attached map identifies the subject property and the surrounding land uses. Legal Descriptions: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 2 of Dawn Subdivision and the West 111 feet of lot 1 and all of lot 2 of Block 1 of Dawn Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 40 / 371 Existing Land Use and Subject Property Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 41 / 371 The tax increment will be captured for the tax years the payments for which become delinquent in years 2024 through 2041 inclusive for no more than a 15 year period on any portion of the project. The real property ad valorem taxes on the current valuation will continue to be paid to the normal taxing entities. The increase will come from the construction of 4 apartment buildings on these lots. Statutory Pledge of Taxes. In accordance with Section 18-2147 of the Act and the terms of the Resolution providing for the issuance of the TIF Note, the Authority hereby provides that any ad valorem tax on the Redevelopment Project Area for the benefit of any public body be divided for a period of fifteen years after the effective date of this provision as set forth in the Redevelopment Contract, consistent with this Redevelopment Plan. Said taxes shall be divided as follows: a. That portion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed each year by or for each public body upon the redevelopment project valuation shall be paid into the funds, of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and b. That portion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the redevelopment project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to and, when collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of; the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes, or advances on money to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, a redevelopment project. When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness including interest and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such redevelopment project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies. Pursuant to Section 18-2150 of the Act, the ad valorem tax so divided is hereby pledged to the repayment of loans or advances of money, or the incurring of any indebtedness, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, by the CRA to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, the redevelopment project, including the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such bonds, loans, notes, advances, or indebtedness. Redevelopment Plan 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 meets the statutory qualifications as set forth below. 1. The Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by action of the Grand Island City Council on July 28, 2020.[§18-2109] Such declaration was made after a public hearing with full compliance with the public notice requirements of §18-2115 of the Act. 2. Conformation to the General Plan for the Municipality as a whole. [§18-2103 (13) Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 42 / 371 (a) and §18-2110] Grand Island adopted a Comprehensive Plan on July 13, 2004. This redevelopment plan and project are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in that no changes in the Comprehensive Plan elements are intended.The Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing at their meeting on March 1, 2023 and passed Resolution 2023-08 confirming that this project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Grand Island. 3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following items: [§18-2103(13) (b)] a. Land Acquisition: The Redevelopment Plan for Area 1 provides for real property acquisition and this plan does not prohibit such acquisition. The developer has acquired the property and will be including acquisition as an eligible activity. There is no proposed acquisition by the authority. b. Demolition and Removal of Structures: The project to be implemented with this plan does provide for the demolition and removal any structures on this property. Some structures have already been demolished and removed to prepare for this project and those expenses will be eligible for reimbursement as permitted by statutes. c. Future Land Use Plan See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. All of the area around the site in private ownership is planned for mixed use manufacturing development; this includes uses allowed in the general business district like housing and more intense uses like those found north of this site. A majority of the development along Henry and Ada Streets south of South Street is multifamily residential in nature and has been for more than 25 years. This property is in private ownership. [§18-2103(b) and §18- 2111] The attached map also is an accurate site plan of the area after redevelopment. [§18-2111(5)] Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 43 / 371 City of Grand Island Future Land Use Map Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 44 / 371 d. Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or other Planning changes. The area is zoned M2 Heavy Manufacturing zone. The developer has submitted a request to change the zoning to B2 General Business. All of the properties south of these are zoned B2 and such changes would be consistent with the future land use map. 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 B2 zone would allow residential uses at a density of up to 1 unit per 1000 square feet of property with up to 100% of property covered with a 10 foot setback along the street sides. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111] f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities Sewer and water are available and can be extended to support this development. Electric utilities are sufficient for the proposed use. No other utilities would be impacted by the development. The developer will be responsible for installing any sidewalks needed with this project. No other utilities would be impacted by the development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111] 4. The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of individuals and families displaced as a result of plan implementation. This property is vacant and has not been used for any residential purposes. [§18-2103.02] 5. No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in any property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106] No members of the authority or staff of the CRA have any interest in this property. 6. 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. The developer has established a purchase price of the property of $460,000. The estimated costs for demolition and site work are $94,000. Total costs for utilities and public streets and sidewalks and private streets is estimated at $533,787. Architecture and planning fees will be $25,859. Legal and fees for reimbursement to the City and the CRA for costs to prepare the contract and monitor the project over the course of the development of $10,000 are included in the eligible expenses. The total of eligible expenses for this project exceeds $1,124,000. The developer will also invest almost $6,000,000 in private funds into the construction of the project. No property will be transferred to redevelopers by the Authority. The developer will provide and secure all necessary financing. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 45 / 371 b. Statement of proposed method of financing the redevelopment project. The developer will provide all necessary financing for the project. The Authority will assist the project by granting the sum of $950,932 from the proceeds of the TIF. This indebtedness will be repaid from the Tax Increment Revenues generated from the project. TIF revenues shall be made available to repay the original debt and associated interest after January 1, 2025 through December 2040. c. Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families. No families will be displaced as a result of this plan. 7. 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 Authority has considered these elements in proposing this Plan. This plan, in and of itself will promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. This will have the intended result of preventing recurring elements of unsafe buildings and blighting conditions some of these have been demolished prior to consideration of this plan in anticipation of this project. These residential units will be similar to the ones located south of this property that were developed in the mid to late 1990’s. 8. Time Frame for Development Development of this project is anticipated to be completed by December of 2025. Excess valuation should be available for this project for 15 years on each structure beginning with the 2025 tax year. 9. Justification of Project Housing is a critical need in Grand Island and across Nebraska. This project would add 18 units of housing similar to the housing that has been located on Henry and Ada streets since the mid 1990’s. 10. Cost Benefit Analysis Section 18-2113 of the Act, further requires the Authority conduct a cost benefit analysis of the plan in the event that Tax Increment Financing will be used. This analysis must address specific statutory issues. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 46 / 371 As authorized in the Nebraska Community Development Law, §18-2147, Neb. Rev. Stat. (2012), the City of Grand Island has analyzed the costs and benefits of the proposed Redevelopment Project, including: Project Sources and Uses. Approximately $950,932 in public funds from tax increment financing provided by the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority will be required to complete the project. This investment by the Authority will leverage $6,604,164 in private sector financing; a private investment of $6.92 for every TIF dollar invested. Use of Funds Source of funds Description TIF Funds Private Funds Total Acquisition $460,000 $460,000 Building Costs $5,919,726 $5,919,726 Demolition $54,000 $54,000 Utilities $302,197 $8,500 $310,792 Public Streets/Sidewalk $84,735 $84,735 Private Streets $138,800 $138,800 Grading/Dirtwork $40,000 $40,000 Planning (Arch. & Eng.) $25,859 $25,859 Financing fees/ audit $491,063 $491,063 Legal/ TIF contract $10,000 $10,000 Total $950,932 $6,583,948 $7,534,975 Tax Revenue. The property to be redeveloped is anticipated to have a January 1, 2024, valuation of approximately $213,282. Based on the 202e levy this would result in a real property tax of approximately $4,514. It is anticipated that the assessed value will increase by $5,247,186 upon full completion, as a result of the site redevelopment. This development will result in an estimated tax increase of over $111,042 annually. The tax increment gained from this Redevelopment Project Area would not be available for use as city general tax revenues, for a period of 15 years on each phase of the project, or such shorter time as may be required to amortize the TIF bond, but would be used for eligible private redevelopment costs to enable this project to be realized. Estimated 2022 assessed value: $ 213,282 Estimated value after completion $5,460,468 Increment value $5,247,186 Annual TIF generated (estimated)$111,042 TIF bond issue $950,932 (a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing; The redevelopment project area currently has an estimated valuation of $213,282 The proposed redevelopment will create additional valuation of $5,247,186. No tax shifts are anticipated from the project outside of the use of TIF to support the redevelopment. It is not anticipate that any additional tax burdens will be assumed by public entities as a result of this project. The project creates additional valuation that will support taxing entities long after the project is paid off. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 47 / 371 (b) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project; Existing water and waste water facilities are sufficient to accommodate this development but will need to be extended to serve the properties. The electric utility has sufficient capacity to support the development. It is not anticipated that this will impact schools in any significant way. Fire and police protection are available and should not be negatively impacted by this development. (c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project; This will not have an impact on employers within the area.. (d) 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 This project will not have a negative impact on other employers in any manner different from any other expanding business within the Grand Island area. This will provide residential options for residents of Grand Island. (e) Impacts on student populations of school districts within the City or Village: This development will have a minimal impact on the Grand Island School system as it will likely not result in any increased attendance. The majority of the units to be developed with this project are two bedroom units and unlikely to be a family unit, especially for families with school age children. The developer intends to market these primarily to seniors 59 years and older. The average number of persons per household in Grand Island for 2015 to 2019 according the American Community Survey is 2.61. According to the 2020 census 19.8% of the population of Grand Island was between the ages of 5 and 18. 2020 census and 2022 ACS. If the averages hold it would be expected that there would be a maximum of 19 school age child generated by this development. This is mitigate by the fact that 10 of the 18 proposed units are one bedroom units and the other 8 units are only two bedroom. (f) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project. This project will expand housing opportunities in the city and is infill development that will not create additional costs for the city. Time Frame for Development Development of this project is anticipated to be completed by December of 2025. The base tax year will vary between January 1, 2024 or 25 and January 1, 2026. Excess valuation should be available for each phase of this project for 15 years beginning in Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 48 / 371 2024 with taxes due in 2025. Excess valuation will be used to pay the TIF Indebtedness issued by the CRA per the contract between the CRA and the developer for a period not to exceed 18 years with no more than 15 years on any phase of the project or an amount not to exceed $950,932 the projected amount of increment based upon the anticipated value of the project and current tax rate. Based on the estimates of the expenses of the rehabilitation the developer will spend at least $1,124,000 on TIF eligible activities in excess of other grants given. 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TOILET KITCH.LAUNDRY/ FURNACE GARAGE METER LIFE SAFEY SUMMARYLEGEND Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 73 / 371 LIVING HALL MASTER BEDROOM MASTER BATH MASTER CLO. KITCH.LAUNDRY/ FURNACE GARAGE GARAGE LIVING KITCH.BEDROOM #1 CLO. TOILET TOILET HALL LAUNDRY/ FURNACE MASTER BEDROOM MASTER CLO.MASTER BATH LIVING HALL MASTER BEDROOM MASTER BATH MASTER CLO. TOILET KITCH. LAUNDRY/ FURNACE GARAGE LIVING KITCH. GARAGE LIVING GARAGE KITCH.BEDROOM #1 CLO. TOILET HALL LAUNDRY/ FURNACE MASTER BATH MASTER CLO. MASTER BEDROOM LIVING HALL MASTER BEDROOM MASTER BATH MASTER CLO. TOILET KITCH.LAUNDRY/ FURNACE GARAGE METER PLAN DATE:©INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,DESIGN CONCEPTS, ARE PROPERTY OFSPOTANSKI CREATIVE BUILDING DESIGN &DRAFTING. REPRODUCTION OF THISINFORMATION IS PROHIBITED WITHOUTWRITTEN CONSENT OF SPOTANSKI CREATIVEBUILDING DESIGN & DRAFTING.DRAWN BY:OWNER: JBA VENTURES LLC114 N. CUSTER AVE.GRAND ISLAND, NE. 68803PLOT DATE:PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NEW 4-PLEX &5-PLEX FOR BAASCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT1703 ADA STREET/1703 HENRY STREETGRAND ISLAND, NE. 68803SHEET TITLE:SHEET:REVISION: DATE:SpotanskiCreative Building Design& Drafting, LLCSTACY J. SPOTANSKIS. SPOTANSKI 04-08-2022 04-08-2022 IF THIS DRAWING IS NOT 24" X 36", THEN IT IS NOT TO SCALE PROFESSIONAL SEAL PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 04-08-2022 GENERAL NOTES PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN ' AREA 'B' PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - AREA 'A'FIRST FLOOR ENGLARGED PLANSA1.03 MATERIAL KEYING LEGEND LEGEND Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 74 / 371 PLAN DATE:©INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,DESIGN CONCEPTS, ARE PROPERTY OFSPOTANSKI CREATIVE BUILDING DESIGN &DRAFTING. REPRODUCTION OF THISINFORMATION IS PROHIBITED WITHOUTWRITTEN CONSENT OF SPOTANSKI CREATIVEBUILDING DESIGN & DRAFTING.DRAWN BY:OWNER: JBA VENTURES LLC114 N. CUSTER AVE.GRAND ISLAND, NE. 68803PLOT DATE:PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NEW 5-PLEX FORBAASCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT1703 ADA STREET/1703 HENRY STREETGRAND ISLAND, NE. 68803SHEET TITLE:SHEET:REVISION: DATE:SpotanskiCreative Building Design& Drafting, LLCSTACY J. SPOTANSKIS. SPOTANSKI 11-10-2022 11-10-2022 IF THIS DRAWING IS NOT 24" X 36", THEN IT IS NOT TO SCALE PROFESSIONAL SEAL PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 11-10-2022 GENERAL NOTES SQUARE FOOTAGE ROOF PLAN ROOF PLANA1.04 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 75 / 371 PLAN DATE:©INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,DESIGN CONCEPTS, ARE PROPERTY OFSPOTANSKI CREATIVE BUILDING DESIGN &DRAFTING. REPRODUCTION OF THISINFORMATION IS PROHIBITED WITHOUTWRITTEN CONSENT OF SPOTANSKI CREATIVEBUILDING DESIGN & DRAFTING.DRAWN BY:OWNER: JBA VENTURES LLC114 N. CUSTER AVE.GRAND ISLAND, NE. 68803PLOT DATE:PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NEW 5-PLEX FORBAASCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT1703 ADA STREET/1703 HENRY STREETGRAND ISLAND, NE. 68803SHEET TITLE:SHEET:REVISION: DATE:SpotanskiCreative Building Design& Drafting, LLCSTACY J. SPOTANSKIS. SPOTANSKI 11-10-2022 11-10-2022 IF THIS DRAWING IS NOT 24" X 36", THEN IT IS NOT TO SCALE PROFESSIONAL SEAL PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 11-10-2022 GENERAL NOTES SQUARE FOOTAGE FRONT EXTERIOR ELEVATION SIDE EXTERIOR ELEVATION REAR EXTERIOR ELEVATION EXTERIOR ELEVATIONSA2.01 SIDE EXTERIOR ELEVATION Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 76 / 371 PLAN DATE:©INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,DESIGN CONCEPTS, ARE PROPERTY OFSPOTANSKI CREATIVE BUILDING DESIGN &DRAFTING. REPRODUCTION OF THISINFORMATION IS PROHIBITED WITHOUTWRITTEN CONSENT OF SPOTANSKI CREATIVEBUILDING DESIGN & DRAFTING.DRAWN BY:OWNER: JBA VENTURES LLC114 N. CUSTER AVE.GRAND ISLAND, NE. 68803PLOT DATE:PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NEW 5-PLEX FORBAASCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT1703 ADA STREET/1703 HENRY STREETGRAND ISLAND, NE. 68803SHEET TITLE:SHEET:REVISION: DATE:SpotanskiCreative Building Design& Drafting, LLCSTACY J. SPOTANSKIS. SPOTANSKI 11-10-2022 11-10-2022 IF THIS DRAWING IS NOT 24" X 36", THEN IT IS NOT TO SCALE PROFESSIONAL SEAL PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 11-10-2022 GENERAL NOTES SQUARE FOOTAGE 1 TYP. EXTERIOR WALL SECTION A3.01WALL SECTION2 2-HOUR FIRE WALL Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 77 / 371 Exhibit E Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 78 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 79 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 80 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 81 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 82 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 83 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 84 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 85 / 371 Resolution Number 2023-07 HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IN THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA; AND APPROVAL OF RELATED ACTIONS WHEREAS, the Chairman and Board of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “Authority”), referred the Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area 31 requested by JBA Ventures LLC to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission, (the “Commission”) for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 18-2112 of the Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the Commission held a public hearing on the proposed plan on March 1, 2023, and WHEREAS, the chair or president of Hall County Board, Grand Island School Board, Central Platte Natural Resources District, Educational Service Unit #10 and Central Community College were notified by certified mail of said hearing, and WHEREAS, the Commission advertised the time, date and location public hearing in the Grand Island Independent on Friday February 10th and Friday February 17th, and WHEREAS, there are no Neighborhood Associations registered with the City of Grand Island, and WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed said Redevelopment Plan as to its conformity with the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island, Hall County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends approval of the Redevelopment Plan finding that it is in conformance with the comprehensive development plan (general plan for development) for the City of Grand Island. Section 2. All prior resolutions of the Commission in conflict with the terms and provisions of this resolution are hereby expressly repealed to the extent of such conflicts. Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage as provided by law. DATED: March 1, 2023 HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: By: ___________________________________ Chair By: ___________________________________ Secretary Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 86 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 87 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 88 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 89 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 90 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 91 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 92 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 93 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item E-3 Public Hearing on Zoning Change for property located south of South Street along Henry and Ada Street, 1703 Henry Street and 1703 Ada Street (Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 and part of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1 of Dawn Subdivision) from M2 Heavy Manufacturing to B2 General Business Council action will take place under Ordinances item F-1. Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 94 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Regional Planning Commission Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Change of Zoning from M2 Heavy Manufacturing Zone to B2 General Business Zone Presenter(s):Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director Background JBA Ventures LLC., the owner of property at 1703 Henry Street and 1703 Ada Street located south of South Street and east of the Grand Island Cemetery is requesting that the zoning on property be changed on this property from M2 Heavy Manufacturing to B2 General Business Zone. They are proposing to build four 4-plex apartment buildings on these lots similar to those located south of these properties on Henry and Ada. They will be removing the existing building at the corner of Henry and South. Discussion At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held March 1, 2023 the above item was considered following a public hearing. O’Neill opened the public hearing for agenda item #4 and #5. Nabity stated the developer is proposing to develop multifamily residential in four buildings with 18 units between 1703 Henry and 1703Ada Street. These properties have been zoned M2 Heave Manufacturing and have been used for storage. The Baasch’s have cleaned up the properties and removed the older buildings. The plan use for the property is mixed use office but the existing zoning to the south is B-2. Provided the plan is consistent with the Future Land Use Map and the Comprehensive Plan Nabity stated the Planning Department recommending approval of both. Zack Butz representing JBA Ventures went over the Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area 31 and the need of housing. Bruce Shriner, representing JBA Ventures went over the TIF application for the project. O’Neill closed the public hearing for item #4 and #5. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 95 / 371 A motion was made by Ruge and second by Goplin to approve the proposed rezoning of property located south of South Street along Henry and Ada Streets from M2 to B2. The motion was carried with eight members voting in favor (Nelson, O’Neill, Ruge, Robb, Monter, Rainforth, Goplin and Doane), no members voting no or abstaining, (Allan, Stevenson, Hendrickson, and Randone were absent). 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 4.Deny the application Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the proposed changes as recommended. Sample Motion Move to approve the ordinance as presented. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 96 / 371 Agenda Item #5 PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: February 20, 2023 SUBJECT:Zoning Change (C-14-23GI) PROPOSAL:To rezone approximately 2 acres of land south of South Street and east of Henry Street, from M2 Heavy Manufacturing to B-2 General Business Zone, in the City of Grand Island. The purpose of this rezoning request allow for the construction of apartments on these lots as permitted in the B2 Zoning District. OVERVIEW: Site Analysis Current zoning designation:M2: Heavy Manufacturing Intent of zoning district M2: The intent of this zoning district is to provide for the greatest amount of manufacturing, warehousing, wholesaling and business uses. Conditional use permits are required for those uses with more significant health and safety concerns. This zoning district does not permit residential dwellings Permitted and conditional uses:M2: No residential uses are permitted. A wide variety of manufacturing, retail, office and warehousing uses are permitted. 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 mixed use office. Existing land uses.Vacant property was used for warehousing and storage previously. Adjacent Properties Analysis Current zoning designations:East: R-4-High Density Residential South: B-2 – General Business West and North: M2- Heavy Manufacturing 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 density of the (R-4) High Density Residential Zoning District. Permitted and conditional uses:R-4 - Agricultural uses, recreational uses, non-profit uses, day cares and residential uses at a density of 43 dwelling units per acre B-2-Residential uses at a Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 97 / 371 density of up to 43 units per acre, a variety of commercial, retail, office and service uses. M2: No residential uses are permitted. A wide variety of manufacturing, retail, office and warehousing uses are permitted. Comprehensive Plan Designation:North: Designated for Manufacturing South: Designated Mixed use office East: Designated for Low to Medium Density Residential West: Designated for public use Existing land uses:North: Hike Bike Trail and Sunrise Express Trucking East: Mixed Residential Uses South: Elderly Residential and Self Storage West: Grand Island Cemetery EVALUATION: Positive Implications: Largely consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: The subject property is designated for mixed use office but the existing zoning to the south is 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 adjacent to existing residential units that are similar in nature to those proposed. Negative Implications: No Negative Consequences Foreseen RECOMMENDATION: That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City Council change the zoning on the this site from M-2 Heavy Manufacturing to B-2- General Business as requested and shown on the attached map. ___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 98 / 371 Existing Landuse Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 99 / 371 Future Land Use Map Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 100 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item E-4 Public Hearing on Text Amendment to 36-72 M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone; 36-76 Commercial Development Zone and 36-99 Home Occupations Council action will take place under Ordinances item F-2. Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 101 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Regional Planning Commission Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Concerning proposed amendments to Sections 36-72 M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone, 36-76 Commercial Development Zone, and 36-99 Home Occupations Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP Planning Director Background Staff has been reviewing the Grand Island Zoning Regulations and is suggesting changes to several sections as outlined below and in the ordinance that will provide better direction to both staff and the general public dealing with these section of the code. The changes in the M1 Light Manufacturing zone and CD Commercial Development Zone are intended to reduce confusion regarding landscaping requirements in those districts. The changes to the Home Occupation section may provide an incremental increase in the capacity of home day care providers to provide day care services throughout the community. Discussion The proposed changes are attached with the memo sent to the planning commission. Strikeouts will be removed from the regulation and underlined will be added to the regulations. All changes are shown in red typeface in the proposed ordinance. The proposed changes to 36-71 remove language in the M1 zoning district that appears to have been carried over in this district after the adoption of comprehensive landscaping regulations. This language is confusing and somewhat contradictory to the landscaping section of the regulations. The changes to 36-76 clarify that landscaping plans are needed with any new or amended commercial development zone. The current regulations require a landscape buffer yard but there are no specific landscaping requirements. The changes to 36-99 would allow for up to 2 offsite employees at In Home Daycare facilities. This would allow in home daycares to care for more infants and allow additional children at each facility that is licensed as a Family Child Care Home II with the State of Nebraska. All Family Child Care Home II facilities need to have at least 2 care givers at all times. A complete copy of the proposed changes is included in the attached directors recommendation to the planning commission as an attachment to this memo and in the ordinance. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 102 / 371 From the March 1, 2023 Regional Planning Commission Meeting Minutes: O’Neill opened the public hearing. Nabity stated the proposed amendments to changes to three section to the city code. The proposed changes to 36-72 M-1 Light Manufacturing pertain to specific landscaping requirements in the front yard setbacks. The buffer yard changes to 36-72 Commercial Development Zone are intended to clarify how to determine what additional planting besides grass are required in the buffer yard. The changes to 36-99 Home Occupations are in direct response to concerns from Central Nebraska Health Department about the need for additional daycare operations within the City. Nabity stated this change would allow In Home Daycare II as an in home daycare. The changes to 36-99 are specific to Grand Island’s Home Occupation standards as they apply to in Home Daycare Providers as defined and licensed by the State of Nebraska. Nabity stated Nebraska has two classes of In Home Daycare referred to as Family Child Care Home I and II. Under our current regulations Family Child Care Home I is permitted without any question as long as the person providing care owns/rents and lives in the house. Family Child Care Home II requires that two caregivers are present and under the current regulations both caregivers would have to live at the residence. Based on the licensing standards up to 10 children can be cared for in a Family Child Home I and up to 12 Children can be cared for in a Family Child Care Home II. Teresa Anderson – 1137 S. Locust – Teresa, the director of The Central Health District Health Department – stated through a community assessment they found the three main concerns were 1) access to care, 2) cultural, behavioral , health 3) quality childcare. Teresa went on to talk about the shortage of daycare. In talking to parents and daycare providers they are for supporting Family Child Care Home II. O’Neill closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Rainforth and second by Doane to approve the changes to the proposed amendments to 36-72 M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone 36-76 Commercial Development Zone and 36-99 Home Occupations. The motion was carried with eight members voting in favor (Nelson, O’Neill, Ruge, Robb, Monter, Rainforth, Goplin and Doane), no members voting no or abstaining, (Allan, Stevenson, Hendrickson, and Randone were absent). 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 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 103 / 371 3.Postpone the issue to future date 4.Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the proposed changes as presented. Sample Motion Move to approve as recommended. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 104 / 371 Agenda Item # 8 PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: February 16, 2023 SUBJECT: Concerning proposed amendments to changes to 36-72 M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone 36-76 Commercial Development Zone and 36-99 Home Occupations. (C-16-23GI) PROPOSAL: The proposed changes to 36-72 are clean up language to remove specific landscaping requirements from the M-1 zoning district that appear to be from prior to 1996 when overall landscaping regulations were adopted. This will reduce confusion and eliminate inconsistencies. The changes to 36-76 would further define the buffer yard requirements in the CD zone relative to landscaping and the required number of plantings. The changes to 36-99 are specific to Grand Island’s Home Occupation standards as they apply to In Home Daycare Providers as defined and licensed by the State of Nebraska. OVERVIEW: The proposed changes to all sections of the code are attached. Additions to the code are identified as highlighted and underlined italics print and deletions are shown as strikethrough highlighted print. The changes to 36-72 M-1 Light Manufacturing District pertain to specific landscaping requirements in the front yard setback. It appears from a review of old regulations that required landscaping was included this district prior to the adoption of the landscaping regulations found later in the code that apply to all commercial and manufacturing districts. The references in this section of the code are not the same as the requirements later in the code and in order to harmonize the regulations staff is suggesting that we remove these references from 36-72. The buffer yard changes to 36-76 Commercial Development Zone are intended to clarify how to determine what additional planting besides grass are required in the buffer yard. This will eliminate confusion when implementing these developments. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 105 / 371 The changes to 36-99 Home Occupations are in direct response to concerns from the Hall County Health Department about the need for additional day care operations within the City. In Home Daycare has always been interpreted as allowed under our home based is specifically allowed as a home based business in our current regulations. The State of Nebraska has two classes of In Home Daycare referred to as Family Child Care Home I and II. Under our current regulations Family Child Care Home I is permitted without any question as long as the person providing care owns/rents and lives in the house. Family Child Care Home II requires that two caregivers are present and under our current regulations both caregivers would have to live at the residence. The proposed changes would allow up to two non-resident employees to work at an In Home Daycare which would open them up to being able to apply for a license as a Family Child Care Home II. Based on the licensing standards up to 10 children can be cared for in a Family Child Home I and up to 12 children can be cared for in a Family Child Care Home II. The addition of a non-resident employees will expand the number of children allowed by two but will have a greater impact on the number of infants that can be cared for. The breakdown allowed by age is attached. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 106 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 107 / 371 RECOMMENDATION: That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City Council approve the changes to the Grand Island Zoning Ordinance as presented. ___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 108 / 371 §36-72. (M-1) Light Manufacturing Zone Intent: The intent of this zoning district is to provide for light fabrication, service, warehousing, administrative and research uses within a zoning district having generally limited public contact and requiring some minimal landscaping standards. (A) Permitted Principal Uses: The following principal uses are permitted in the (M-1) Light Manufacturing Zoning District. (1) Administrative, executive, professional, research and similar office use having limited contact with the public (2) Agriculture, including the raising of field crops, tree and bush crops, animals and fowls, but not including feed lots, poultry farms, fur farms, and commercial kennels (3) Buildings and installations for public utilities; facilities shall observe yard space requirements but shall not be subject to minimum area or width requirements (4) Railway right-of-way, but not including railway yards or facilities (5) Radio and television stations, private clubs, and meeting halls (6) Manufacture, processing, assembly, fabrication or storage of non-hazardous products and materials (7) Parking Lot (8) Other uses found in the Zoning Matrix [Attachment A hereto] (B) Conditional Uses: The following uses are subject to any conditions listed in this chapter and are subject to other conditions relating to the placement of said use on a specific tract of ground in the (M-1) Light Manufacturing Zoning District as approved by City Council. (1) Gravel, sand, or dirt removal, stockpiling, processing or distribution, and batching plant (2) Concrete or cement products manufacturing and batching plant. (3) Truck terminal, tractor, trailer, or truck storage, including maintenance facilities (4) Contractor's storage yard or plant (5) Motels and hotels (6) Towers (C) Permitted Accessory Uses: (1) Sales of new merchandise when same is manufactured, processed, assembled, fabricated or stored on the premises (2) Buildings and uses accessory to the permitted principal use (3) A single dwelling unit occupying not more than 50% of the space located within the permitted principal structure on the property and not to exceed 750 square feet. Building shall conform to all building and life safety codes necessary for the mix of uses. . (D) Specifically Excluded Uses: (1) Residences as a principal use (2) Manufactured homes and manufactured home parks (3) Churches, schools, institutions and other public and semi-public uses except for trade and vocational schools (E) Space Limitations: Uses Minimum Setbacks A B C D E Minimum Parcel Area (feet) Minimum Lot Width (feet) Front Yard (feet) Rear Yard (feet) Side Yard (feet) Street Side Yard (feet) Maximum Ground Coverage Maximum Building Height (feet) Permitted Uses 20,000 100 351 20 10 10 50%50 Conditional Uses 20,000 100 351 20 10 10 50%50 1with 15 feet adjacent to a street landscaped to satisfaction of the zoning official. (F) Miscellaneous Provisions: Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 109 / 371 (1) Supplementary regulations shall be complied with as defined herein (2) Landscaping shall be provided and maintained by the owner or developer within the 15 feet adjacent to a street; landscaping shall include but is not limited to, screen planting, lawn area, trees, shrubs, fences and walls; all landscaping shall be planned and maintained to the satisfaction of the zoning official. (23) Only one principal building shall be permitted on one zoning lot except as otherwise provided herein. Amended by Ordinance No. 8947, effective 1-5-2005 Amended by Ordinance No. 9256, effective 4-7-2010 Amended by Ordinance No. 9706, effective 10-2-2018 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 110 / 371 36-76 (CD) Commercial Development Zone 1.Intent. The intent of this zoning district is to permit a more flexible regulation of land use so as to more fully implement comprehensive planning for large parcels of land proposed for commercial use. 2.Boundaries. The boundaries of the (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District shall be fixed by amendment of the Official Zoning Map, at such times in the future as such district is applied to properties within the City's zoning jurisdiction. 3.Limitations. 1.In a (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District, there shall be provided a minimum size of 1.5 acres 2.Any proposed development shall be constructed in accordance with an overall plan of development. 3.Any proposed plan of development shall be designed as a single architectural scheme with appropriate common landscaping. 4.Adequate parking space shall be provided for all employees', visitors', and users' vehicles, and such parking, loading or service areas that shall be used for motor vehicles shall be located within the boundary lines of the (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District and shall be physically separated from any public street, right-of-way or property line by a buffer strip of not less than 30 feet along the exterior of the (CD) Commercial Development Zone. The buffer strip is not required if such public street, right-of-way or property line is also adjacent to other properties zoned either (CD) Commercial Development Zone or (RD) Residential Development Zone. Setbacks from property lines will be review with the development plan and plat. 5.No building or other permanent structure, nor parking lot, shall be located within 30 feet of any public street, right-of-way, or property line along the exterior of the (CD) Commercial Development Zone. Trees shrubs, and other plantings may be included in the buffer strip. The number of trees and shrubs shall not be regulated by the landscaping section of this code. The buffer strip is not required if such public street, right-of-way or property line is also adjacent to other properties zoned either (CD) Commercial Development Zone or (RD) Residential Development Zone. Landscaping plans will be reviewed with the development plan and plat. Setbacks from property lines will be reviewed with the development plan and plat. 6.The maximum ground coverage shall not exceed 50% of each site within the (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District. 7.The minimum off-street parking requirement shall be provided as defined in this chapter of the city code. 4.Ownership. A (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District shall require a tract of land which is developed as a unit under single ownership or control, or which is under single designated control by a common ownership at the time it is certified as a (CD) Commercial Development Zone. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 111 / 371 5.Permitted Uses. 1.Public and quasi-public buildings for cultural use 2.Nonprofit community buildings and social welfare establishments 3.Radio and television stations (no antennae), and meeting halls 4.Offices and office buildings 5.Stores and shops for the conduct of retail business, provided, all activities and displays of goods are carried on within an enclosed building except that green plants and shrubs may be displayed in the open. 6.Retail uses as found in the Zoning Matrix [Attachment A hereto] 7.Agencies as found in the Zoning Matrix [Attachment A hereto] 8.Shops as found in the Zoning Matrix [Attachment A hereto] 9.Motel and hotel uses. 10.Residential uses with the largest percentage at least 75% above the ground level. 11.Other uses as found in the Zoning Matrix [Attachment A hereto] 6.Conditional Uses. The following uses are subject to any conditions listed in this chapter and are subject to other conditions relating to the placement of said use on a specific tract of ground in the (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District as approved by City Council. 1.Towers 7.Permitted Accessory Uses. 1.Buildings and uses accessory to the permitted principal use. 8.Procedure. 1.An application to amend the Official Zoning Map to establish a CD-Commercial Development Zone shall be initiated in the manner prescribed in Article X of this chapter. 2.Said application shall be filed with the city clerk in such form as shall be required by the city council, and shall be accompanied by the following information: 1.Site plan showing preliminary location and dimensions of all building areas, recreation, green or landscaped areas, parking and loading facilities, walkways or malls, screen walls, or plantings, waste disposal areas, illumination facilities, signs, curb cuts, utilities and service, private or dedicated drives or streets, etc. 2.Preliminary drawings or renderings in sufficient detail so that the character of the development may be so determined. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 112 / 371 3.Evidence as to the methods of retaining, maintaining, and protecting the open space, green areas, recreational facilities, etc. 4.Development schedule as to construction phases of buildings, open space, recreational areas, parking facilities, etc., and estimated completion time. 5.Evidence of ownership or control of the entire parcel to be used as a planned unit development by a single person, association, firm, etc., as defined herein. 6.Evidence of economic feasibility: a copy of such application and supplementary information shall then be forwarded by the city clerk to the Planning Commission for review, hearing, and recommendation. 3.In reviewing the application for amendment, the Planning Commission shall determine the following factors: 1.That the proposed development will be in the public interest, in harmony with the purpose of this chapter and with comprehensive development plans for the City and will not adversely affect nearby property. 2.That adequate, safe, and convenient pedestrian and vehicular trafficways and facilities are provided. 3.That the development to be permitted shall be for the purpose of developing an integrated site plan in conformity with the regulations for a CD-Commercial Development Zone. 4.The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment and shall transmit its recommendation to the city council; a copy of the recommendation shall be sent to the applicant and one copy shall be retained in the permanent files of the Planning Commission. 5.Procedure and action by the city council shall be the same as considering an amendment to a (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District as in Article X of this chapter. 9.Miscellaneous Provisions. 1.It is intended that plans required for review and approval must be in a form that will satisfy the requirements of the subdivision regulations for both the preliminary and final plat and that approval for plans and plats be considered simultaneously. 2.The approved and filed final plan and plat shall be the basis for issuance of a building permit in conformity therewith; the initial building permit shall include as a minimum 50% of the main building or structure; free-standing subordinate buildings shall not be included in the initial permit and shall not receive a permit until the initial permit phase is over 50% constructed; plan changes which increase the number of buildings, increase building height or bulk, or change the location of buildings or other features which materially affect the basic design of the development shall require resubmission of the amendment. Minor Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 113 / 371 adjustments in orientation, height or bulk of buildings, or decrease in number of buildings shall be approved by the Planning Director. 3.Should any successful applicant for an amendment hereunder fail to have completed the construction of the footings and foundations for the initial building permit within eighteen (18) months after the city council shall approve a rezoning to a (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District, the area in its entirety shall be reverted to its former zoning classification by appropriate action of the city council, provided, that the city council shall have the power to extend said period by six (6) months in the event of special and unique hardships and circumstances. 4.Control of the development following completion: 1.The chief building official shall issue a certificate certifying the completion of the planned development, and shall note the issuance of the certificate on the final development plan. 2.After the certificate of completion has been issued, the use of land and the construction, modification, or alteration of any buildings or structures within the (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District will be governed by the approved final development plan exclusively. 3.After the certificate of completion has been issued, no changes may be made in the approved final development plan except upon application to the appropriate agency under the procedures provided below: 1.Any minor extensions, alterations, or modifications of existing buildings or structures shall be authorized by the Planning Director if they are consistent with the purposes and intent of the final plan; no change authorized by this subsection may increase the density of any building or structure by more than ten percent. 2.A building or structure that is totally or substantially destroyed may be reconstructed only in compliance with the final development plan unless an amendment to the final development plan is approved under subsection (3) hereof. 3.All other changes in the final development plan as approved by the city council must be made by the city council under the procedures authorized under Article X for amendment of the Official Zoning Map; no changes may be made in the final development plan unless they are found by the city council to be required for the continued successful functioning of the commercial development, or unless they are found by the city council to be required by changes in conditions that have occurred since the final plan was improved or by changes in the comprehensive planning and development policy of the City. (Amended by Ordinance No. 9871, effective 02-9-2022) Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 114 / 371 §36-99. Home Occupations The following are the minimum standards required for a Home Occupation: (A) There shall be no external or externally visible evidence of the home occupation, business or profession whatsoever. There shall be no signage or advertising, linking the residential property with the home occupation. (B) No more than 25% of the floor area of any one story can be used for the home occupation (C) There shall be no machinery other than that normally found in a home (D) There shall be no contact at the premises with customers or clients other than by telephone or mail, except that music lessons may be given to one pupil at a time, and cultural, art, or dance instruction may be given to four pupils at one time and children may be dropped off at an In Home Daycare. (E) No one other than the resident(s) can work from that site except that up to two non-resident employees may be present on the site for In Home Daycare operations as permitted and defined by the State of Nebraska (F) No retail sales are permitted from the site other than incidental sales related to services provided (G) No exterior storage (including storage within detached buildings/garage) is permitted (H) No offensive noise, vibration, smoke, odor, heat or glare shall be noticeable at or beyond the property line (I) The above listed characteristics of a home occupation shall not be construed to restrict the sale of garden produce grown on the premises, provided, this exception shall not extend to allow the operation of a commercial greenhouse or nursery, or the existence of stands or booths for display of said produce All businesses related to Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers shall be in accordance with Neb. R.R.S. 1943, Sec. §71-1902. Amended by Ordinance No. 8947, effective 1-5-2005 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 115 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item E-5 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2341 N. Diers Ave (FR EXTEX, LLC) Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-5. Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 116 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Laura McAloon, City Attorney Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – 2341 N. Diers Ave – FR EXTEX, LLC Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director Background Nebraska State Statutes state that the acquisition of property requires a public hearing to be conducted with the acquisition approved by the City Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire a twenty (20.0) foot wide easement tract through a part of part Lot One (1), Menard Tenth Subdivision, City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Discussion FR EXTEX, LLC has requested electric service to supply a new retail building located at 2341 N. Diers Ave. Approximately 500 linear feet of 4” conduit, 250’ of 1/0 cable, and a 150 kva padmount transformer will be installed to accommodate the new service. The proposed easement will allow the Utilities Department to install, access, operate, and maintain the existing power line and infrastructure at this location. 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 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 117 / 371 Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00) and mutual benefits received. Sample Motion Move to adopt resolution authorizing the acquisition of a 20 foot wide Utility Easement, in a form approved by legal counsel, from FR EXTEX, LLC over certain real property located at 2341 N. Diers Avenue, Hall County, NE. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 118 / 371 Grand IslandCouncil Session - 3/28/2023Page 119 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item E-6 Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for 18th Street- Moores Creek Drainway to Diers Avenue; Project No. 2022-P-8 (PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC- 1804, 1809 and 1904 Aspen Circle) Council action will take place under Consent Agenda item G-14. Staff Contact: Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 120 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for 18th Street- Moores Creek Drainway to Diers Avenue; Project No. 2022-P-8 (PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC- 1804, 1809 and 1904 Aspen Circle) Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Background The Claude Road; Faidley Avenue to State Street project is for the addition and improvement of several roadways in the City of Grand Island. It is anticipated that these projects will occur over several years at a pace dictated by budgets, development growth and need. A Claude Road extension from just north of Faidley Avenue to State Street is the major focus of this project. It is desired to build this roadway and several connections to Diers Avenue guided by an existing City of Grand Island concept plan. This project will allow for improvements to the Diers Avenue corridor intended to control access and improve traffic performance and safety. The Diers Avenue improvements would be the second component to this project. Also associated with this project is the potential for improvements to the Highway 281 and 30 corridors adjacent to the other project areas. These improvements would focus on creating north and southbound left-turn lane offsets as well as right turn lanes to exit from the highway. This portion of the project could involve potential application of NDOT safety funds and would involve coordination with NDOT throughout the project. Construction of 18th Street, from Diers Avenue to Claude Road is the first improvement with the Claude Road project. On January 24, 2023, via Resolution No. 2023-21, City Council approved the bid award of 18th Street- Moores Creek Drainway to Diers Avenue; Project No. 2022-P-8 to The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $1,149,288.25. The Public Works Department is proposing a concrete curb and gutter roadway section along with sidewalk, traffic control, drainage and all other associated improvements needed to complete the project. Nebraska State Statutes stipulate that the acquisition of property requires a public hearing to be conducted with the acquisition approved by the City Council. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 121 / 371 Discussion Public right-of-way is needed to accommodate the new 18th Street, which is scheduled to be built this coming spring, from the proposed Claude Road to Diers Avenue. The property owner has signed the necessary documents to grant the property, as shown on the attached drawings. Engineering staff of the Public Works Department negotiated with the property owner for such purchase. Property Owner Legal Description Amount PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 10 OF KAAAR SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE NORTH RIGHT- OF-WAY (R.O.W.) LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S89o52’53”W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 10 A DISTANCE OF 100.03 FEET TO A SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, SAID POINT ALSO BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 10 AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 70.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 66o17’01”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 80.98 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING N56o57’35”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 76.54 FEET; THENCE S58o59’10”E A DISTANCE OF 17.13 FEET; THENCE N89o56’31”E A DISTANCE OF 73.46 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 215.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 42o47’55”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 160.60 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING N68o32’33”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 156.89 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 10, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE; THENCE S00o03’00”E ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF LOT 10 A DISTANCE OF 20.02 FEET TO A SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, SAID POINT ALSO BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 70.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 90o06’00”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 110.08 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S44o55’59”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 99.08 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS 8,590 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. $30,070.00 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 122 / 371 PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 1 OF KAAAR SECOND SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF- WAY (R.O.W.) LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE AND POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N00o04’19”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 168.03 FEET; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 120.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 33o30’35”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 70.18 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S16o49’36”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 69.19 FEET; THENCE S33o31’44”E A DISTANCE OF 11.48 FEET; THENCE S84o41’30”E A DISTANCE OF 19.09 FEET; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 285.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 18o20’07”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 91.20 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING N74o41’48”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 90.81 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE S00o35’21”E ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 68.63 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 93-108517; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID LINE OF LOT 1 S00o31’27”E A DISTANCE OF 44.92 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE S89o37’10”W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 133.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS 14,001 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. $49,010.00 PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 3 OF KAAAR SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2 OF KAAAR SUBDIVISION; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S00o3’44”E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2 A DISTANCE OF 315.01 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N89o56’31”E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3 A DISTANCE OF 168.52 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY (R.O.W.) LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 130.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 38o54’28”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 88.28 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S36o07’10”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 86.59 FEET; THENCE $46,340.00 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 123 / 371 S89o56’31”W ALONG A LINE BEING 70.00 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3 A DISTANCE OF 203.84 FEET; THENCE S44o39’42”W A DISTANCE OF 21.11 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE N00o35’44”W ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 85.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS 13,239 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. Total= $125,420.00 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 conduct a Public Hearing and approve acquisitions of the public right-of-way from the affected property owner, in the total amount of $125,420.00. Sample Motion Move to approve the acquisitions. 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Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 131 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 9922 An ordinance rezoning certain tracts of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of a tract of land comprising Lots 1 and 2 of Block 2 of Dawn Subdivision and the west 111 feet of lot 1 and all of lot 2 of Block 1 of Dawn Subdivision and one half of the adjoining right of way for South Street and Henry Street along with all of the adjoining right of way for Ada Street in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, located south of South Street between Henry Street and the bike trail in Grand Island, Nebraska, from M2 Heavy Manufacturing Zone to B2 General Business as more particularly described below, and directing that such zoning changes and classifications be shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island; amending the provisions of Section 36-44; and providing for publication and an effective date of this ordinance. WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on March 1, 2023, held a public hearing and made a recommendation to the Grand Island City Council 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 Board of Education of School District No. 2 in Hall County, Nebraska; and WHEREAS, on March 28, 2023, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed zoning of such area and all persons who desired to speak were heard and any comments were made a part of the record. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1.The City Council makes the following findings with regards to the proposed zoning changes: Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 132 / 371 ORDINANCE NO. 9922 (Cont.) - 2 - A.The proposed change to the zoning from M2 Heavy Manufacturing Zone to B2 General Commercial Zone is generally consistent with the Future Land Use Map of the City of Grand Island. B.The proposed change to the zoning from M2 Heavy Manufacturing Zone to B2 General Commercial Zone is consistent with existing uses in the area. SECTION 2.The following tract of land is hereby rezoned and reclassified and changed from M2 Heavy Manufacturing Zone to B2 General Commercial Zone Lots 1 and 2 of Block 2 of Dawn Subdivision and the west 111 feet of lot 1 and all of lot 2 of Block 1 of Dawn Subdivision and one half of the adjoining right of way for South Street and Henry Street along with all of the adjoining right of way for Ada Street in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. SECTION 3. That the proposed development plan for the above described real estate, as shown on the plan submitted with the rezoning request, is approved. SECTION 4. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, as established by Section 36-44 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is, hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance. SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after the fifteenth day after its passage and publication in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as provided by law. Enacted: March 28, 2023. ____________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 133 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item F-2 #9923 - Consideration of Approving Text Amendment to 36-72 M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone; 36-76 Commercial Development Zone and 36-99 Home Occupations This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-4. Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 134 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 9923 An ordinance to amend Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code specifically, to amend Sections 36-72 M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone, 36-76 Commercial Development Zone, and 36-99 Home Occupations; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication in pamphlet form and the effective date of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. Sections 36-72 M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone, 36-76 Commercial Development Zone, and 36-99 Home Occupations of this ordinance, of Grand Island City Code are hereby amended to read as follows: §36-72. (M-1) Light Manufacturing Zone Intent: The intent of this zoning district is to provide for light fabrication, service, warehousing, administrative and research uses within a zoning district having generally limited public contact and requiring some minimal landscaping standards. (A) Permitted Principal Uses: The following principal uses are permitted in the (M-1) Light Manufacturing Zoning District. (1) Administrative, executive, professional, research and similar office use having limited contact with the public (2) Agriculture, including the raising of field crops, tree and bush crops, animals and fowls, but not including feed lots, poultry farms, fur farms, and commercial kennels (3) Buildings and installations for public utilities; facilities shall observe yard space requirements but shall not be subject to minimum area or width requirements (4) Railway right-of-way, but not including railway yards or facilities (5) Radio and television stations, private clubs, and meeting halls (6) Manufacture, processing, assembly, fabrication or storage of non-hazardous products and materials (7) Parking Lot (8) Other uses found in the Zoning Matrix [Attachment A hereto] (B) Conditional Uses: The following uses are subject to any conditions listed in this chapter and are subject to other conditions relating to the placement of said use on a specific tract of ground in the (M-1) Light Manufacturing Zoning District as approved by City Council. (1) Gravel, sand, or dirt removal, stockpiling, processing or distribution, and batching plant (2) Concrete or cement products manufacturing and batching plant. (3) Truck terminal, tractor, trailer, or truck storage, including maintenance facilities (4) Contractor's storage yard or plant (5) Motels and hotels (6) Towers (C) Permitted Accessory Uses: Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 135 / 371 ORDINANCE NO. 9923 (Cont.) (1) Sales of new merchandise when same is manufactured, processed, assembled, fabricated or stored on the premises (2) Buildings and uses accessory to the permitted principal use (3) A single dwelling unit occupying not more than 50% of the space located within the permitted principal structure on the property and not to exceed 750 square feet. Building shall conform to all building and life safety codes necessary for the mix of uses. . (D) Specifically Excluded Uses: (1) Residences as a principal use (2) Manufactured homes and manufactured home parks (3) Churches, schools, institutions and other public and semi-public uses except for trade and vocational schools (E) Space Limitations: Uses Minimum Setbacks A B C D E Minimum Parcel Area (feet) Minimum Lot Width (feet) Front Yard (feet) Rear Yard (feet) Side Yard (feet) Street Side Yard (feet) Maximum Ground Coverage Maximum Building Height (feet) Permitted Uses 20,000 100 351 20 10 10 50%50 Conditional Uses 20,000 100 351 20 10 10 50%50 1with 15 feet adjacent to a street landscaped to satisfaction of the zoning official. (F) Miscellaneous Provisions: (1) Supplementary regulations shall be complied with as defined herein (2) Landscaping shall be provided and maintained by the owner or developer within the 15 feet adjacent to a street; landscaping shall include but is not limited to, screen planting, lawn area, trees, shrubs, fences and walls; all landscaping shall be planned and maintained to the satisfaction of the zoning official. (23) Only one principal building shall be permitted on one zoning lot except as otherwise provided herein. Amended by Ordinance No. 8947, effective 1-5-2005 Amended by Ordinance No. 9256, effective 4-7-2010 Amended by Ordinance No. 9706, effective 10-2-2018 36-76 (CD) Commercial Development Zone 1.Intent. The intent of this zoning district is to permit a more flexible regulation of land use so as to more fully implement comprehensive planning for large parcels of land proposed for commercial use. 2.Boundaries. The boundaries of the (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District shall be fixed by amendment of the Official Zoning Map, at such times in the future as such district is applied to properties within the City's zoning jurisdiction. 3.Limitations. 1.In a (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District, there shall be provided a minimum size of 1.5 acres 2.Any proposed development shall be constructed in accordance with an overall plan of development. 3.Any proposed plan of development shall be designed as a single architectural scheme with appropriate common landscaping. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 136 / 371 ORDINANCE NO. 9923 (Cont.) 4.Adequate parking space shall be provided for all employees', visitors', and users' vehicles, and such parking, loading or service areas that shall be used for motor vehicles shall be located within the boundary lines of the (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District and shall be physically separated from any public street, right-of-way or property line by a buffer strip of not less than 30 feet along the exterior of the (CD) Commercial Development Zone. The buffer strip is not required if such public street, right-of-way or property line is also adjacent to other properties zoned either (CD) Commercial Development Zone or (RD) Residential Development Zone. Setbacks from property lines will be review with the development plan and plat. 5.No building or other permanent structure, nor parking lot, shall be located within 30 feet of any public street, right-of-way, or property line along the exterior of the (CD) Commercial Development Zone. Trees shrubs, and other plantings may be included in the buffer strip. The number of trees and shrubs shall not be regulated by the landscaping section of this code. The buffer strip is not required if such public street, right-of-way or property line is also adjacent to other properties zoned either (CD) Commercial Development Zone or (RD) Residential Development Zone. Landscaping plans will be reviewed with the development plan and plat. Setbacks from property lines will be reviewed with the development plan and plat. 6.The maximum ground coverage shall not exceed 50% of each site within the (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District. 7.The minimum off-street parking requirement shall be provided as defined in this chapter of the city code. 4.Ownership. A (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District shall require a tract of land which is developed as a unit under single ownership or control, or which is under single designated control by a common ownership at the time it is certified as a (CD) Commercial Development Zone. 5.Permitted Uses. 1.Public and quasi-public buildings for cultural use 2.Nonprofit community buildings and social welfare establishments 3.Radio and television stations (no antennae), and meeting halls 4.Offices and office buildings 5.Stores and shops for the conduct of retail business, provided, all activities and displays of goods are carried on within an enclosed building except that green plants and shrubs may be displayed in the open. 6.Retail uses as found in the Zoning Matrix [Attachment A hereto] 7.Agencies as found in the Zoning Matrix [Attachment A hereto] 8.Shops as found in the Zoning Matrix [Attachment A hereto] 9.Motel and hotel uses. 10.Residential uses with the largest percentage at least 75% above the ground level. 11.Other uses as found in the Zoning Matrix [Attachment A hereto] Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 137 / 371 ORDINANCE NO. 9923 (Cont.) 6.Conditional Uses. The following uses are subject to any conditions listed in this chapter and are subject to other conditions relating to the placement of said use on a specific tract of ground in the (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District as approved by City Council. 1.Towers 7.Permitted Accessory Uses. 1.Buildings and uses accessory to the permitted principal use. 8.Procedure. 1.An application to amend the Official Zoning Map to establish a CD-Commercial Development Zone shall be initiated in the manner prescribed in Article X of this chapter. 2.Said application shall be filed with the city clerk in such form as shall be required by the city council, and shall be accompanied by the following information: 1.Site plan showing preliminary location and dimensions of all building areas, recreation, green or landscaped areas, parking and loading facilities, walkways or malls, screen walls, or plantings, waste disposal areas, illumination facilities, signs, curb cuts, utilities and service, private or dedicated drives or streets, etc. 2.Preliminary drawings or renderings in sufficient detail so that the character of the development may be so determined. 3.Evidence as to the methods of retaining, maintaining, and protecting the open space, green areas, recreational facilities, etc. 4.Development schedule as to construction phases of buildings, open space, recreational areas, parking facilities, etc., and estimated completion time. 5.Evidence of ownership or control of the entire parcel to be used as a planned unit development by a single person, association, firm, etc., as defined herein. 6.Evidence of economic feasibility: a copy of such application and supplementary information shall then be forwarded by the city clerk to the Planning Commission for review, hearing, and recommendation. 3.In reviewing the application for amendment, the Planning Commission shall determine the following factors: 1.That the proposed development will be in the public interest, in harmony with the purpose of this chapter and with comprehensive development plans for the City and will not adversely affect nearby property. 2.That adequate, safe, and convenient pedestrian and vehicular trafficways and facilities are provided. 3.That the development to be permitted shall be for the purpose of developing an integrated site plan in conformity with the regulations for a CD-Commercial Development Zone. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 138 / 371 ORDINANCE NO. 9923 (Cont.) 4.The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment and shall transmit its recommendation to the city council; a copy of the recommendation shall be sent to the applicant and one copy shall be retained in the permanent files of the Planning Commission. 5.Procedure and action by the city council shall be the same as considering an amendment to a (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District as in Article X of this chapter. 9.Miscellaneous Provisions. 1.It is intended that plans required for review and approval must be in a form that will satisfy the requirements of the subdivision regulations for both the preliminary and final plat and that approval for plans and plats be considered simultaneously. 2.The approved and filed final plan and plat shall be the basis for issuance of a building permit in conformity therewith; the initial building permit shall include as a minimum 50% of the main building or structure; free-standing subordinate buildings shall not be included in the initial permit and shall not receive a permit until the initial permit phase is over 50% constructed; plan changes which increase the number of buildings, increase building height or bulk, or change the location of buildings or other features which materially affect the basic design of the development shall require resubmission of the amendment. Minor adjustments in orientation, height or bulk of buildings, or decrease in number of buildings shall be approved by the Planning Director. 3.Should any successful applicant for an amendment hereunder fail to have completed the construction of the footings and foundations for the initial building permit within eighteen (18) months after the city council shall approve a rezoning to a (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District, the area in its entirety shall be reverted to its former zoning classification by appropriate action of the city council, provided, that the city council shall have the power to extend said period by six (6) months in the event of special and unique hardships and circumstances. 4.Control of the development following completion: 1.The chief building official shall issue a certificate certifying the completion of the planned development, and shall note the issuance of the certificate on the final development plan. 2.After the certificate of completion has been issued, the use of land and the construction, modification, or alteration of any buildings or structures within the (CD) Commercial Development Zoning District will be governed by the approved final development plan exclusively. 3.After the certificate of completion has been issued, no changes may be made in the approved final development plan except upon application to the appropriate agency under the procedures provided below: 1.Any minor extensions, alterations, or modifications of existing buildings or structures shall be authorized by the Planning Director if they are consistent with the purposes and intent of the final plan; no change authorized by this subsection may increase the density of any building or structure by more than ten percent. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 139 / 371 ORDINANCE NO. 9923 (Cont.) 2.A building or structure that is totally or substantially destroyed may be reconstructed only in compliance with the final development plan unless an amendment to the final development plan is approved under subsection (3) hereof. 3.All other changes in the final development plan as approved by the city council must be made by the city council under the procedures authorized under Article X for amendment of the Official Zoning Map; no changes may be made in the final development plan unless they are found by the city council to be required for the continued successful functioning of the commercial development, or unless they are found by the city council to be required by changes in conditions that have occurred since the final plan was improved or by changes in the comprehensive planning and development policy of the City. (Amended by Ordinance No. 9871, effective 02-9-2022) §36-99. Home Occupations The following are the minimum standards required for a Home Occupation: (A) There shall be no external or externally visible evidence of the home occupation, business or profession whatsoever. There shall be no signage or advertising, linking the residential property with the home occupation. (B) No more than 25% of the floor area of any one story can be used for the home occupation (C) There shall be no machinery other than that normally found in a home (D) There shall be no contact at the premises with customers or clients other than by telephone or mail, except that music lessons may be given to one pupil at a time, and cultural, art, or dance instruction may be given to four pupils at one time and children may be dropped off at an In Home Daycare. (E) No one other than the resident(s) can work from that site except that up to two non-resident employees may be present on the site for In Home Daycare operations as permitted and defined by the State of Nebraska (F) No retail sales are permitted from the site other than incidental sales related to services provided (G) No exterior storage (including storage within detached buildings/garage) is permitted (H) No offensive noise, vibration, smoke, odor, heat or glare shall be noticeable at or beyond the property line (I) The above listed characteristics of a home occupation shall not be construed to restrict the sale of garden produce grown on the premises, provided, this exception shall not extend to allow the operation of a commercial greenhouse or nursery, or the existence of stands or booths for display of said produce All businesses related to Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers shall be in accordance with Neb. R.R.S. 1943, Sec. §71-1902. Amended by Ordinance No. 8947, effective 1-5-2005 SECTION 2. Sections 36-72 M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone, 36-76 Commercial Development Zone, and 36-99 Home Occupations as existing prior to this amendment, and any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are repealed. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 140 / 371 ORDINANCE NO. 9923 (Cont.) SECTION 3. The validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof. SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage and publication in pamphlet form within 15 days according to law. Enacted: March 28, 2023 ____________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 141 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-1 Approving Minutes of March 14, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 142 / 371 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 14, 2023 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 March 14, 2023. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on March 8, 2023. Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council members were present: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear and Jason Conley. Councilmember Michelle Fitzke was absent. The following City Officials were present: Deputy City Clerk Jill Granere, Interim City Administration/City Attorney Laura McAloon, Finance Director Patrick Brown, Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney, and Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Paul Canady, True North Church, 1804 West State Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Recognition of the Central Catholic Ben Alberts Wrestling State Championship. The Mayor and City Council recognized Grand Island Central Catholic Ben Alberts and coach for his Class C-1 State Wrestling Championship win. Recognition of Dave Chavez, Equipment Operator for the Streets Department for 45 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island. Mayor Steele and the City Council recognized Equipment Operator David Chavez for 45 years of service with the City of Grand Island. Mr. Chavez was hired as part of the CETA program in December 1977. On March 27, 1978 he was hired by the City as a Utilities Worker II. On February 9, 1992 he was promoted to Equipment Operator for the Streets Department and has worked as a street sweeper operator which is still his role today. Recognition of Fire Chief Cory Schmidt's Acceptance into the Executive Leaders Program. Mayor Steele and the City Council recognized Fire Chief Cory Schmidt's acceptance into the Executive Leaders Program, a unique educational opportunity for senior-level homeland security and public safety leaders who are at the forefront of the nation's homeland security mission. Cory will be attending the program at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, June 6th-9th, August 28th-31st, November 14th-17th and February 6th-9th (2024). Congratulations on your acceptance into the Executive Leaders Program. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing on Zoning Change for Legacy 34 Third Sub. located W. of Prairie View St and N. of Husker Hwy from CD Commercial Dev & RD Residential Dev to Amended CD Commercial Dev & RD Residential Dev & B2 General Business. Planning Director Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 143 / 371 Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, March 14, 2023 reported Innate Development were the owners of 200 acres north of Husker Highway and west of Prairieview Street had requested that the amendments to their RD and CD zones be approved along with a change for a small portion of the property to B2 General Business. The proposal was to build 150 units of three story apartments in 10 unit buildings along with 4 carriage house apartments in the Residential Development. Scott Rief, 3481 West Schimmer Drive spoke in favor and mentioned the great opportunity for bringing people to the area and helping solve the housing crisis. No further public testimony was heard. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Guzinski moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered: #9919 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change for Legacy 34 Third Sub. located W. of Prairie View St and N. of Husker Hwy from CD Commercial Dev & RD Residential Dev to Amended CD Commercial Dev & RD Residential Dev & B2 General Business #9920 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement - 2819 N. Engleman Rd #9921 - Consideration of Vacation of Access Easements in Legacy 34 Second Subdivision; West of Prairieview Street, North of Husker Highway (Innate 3, LLC / Innate 4, LLC / Innate 5, LLC / Innate 6, LLC) 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. #9919 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change for Legacy 34 Third Sub. located W. of Prairie View St and N. of Husker Hwy from CD Commercial Dev & RD Residential Dev to Amended CD Commercial Dev & RD Residential Dev & B2 General Business This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Scott Rief discussed the project and what was done and where things are at. Motion by Nickerson, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9919. City Clerk: Ordinance #9919 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 #9919 on second and final reading. All those in favor of this passage of this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 144 / 371 Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, March 14, 2023 Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final readings, Ordinance #9919 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law. #9920 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement - 2819 N. Engleman Rd Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that there was an existing sixteen (16.0) foot wide Utility Easement for utility usage along the South line of Lot One (1), Miracle Valley Second Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. The easement now needs to be partially vacated for construction purposes. Staff recommended approval. Motion by Haase, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9920. City Clerk: Ordinance #9920 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 #9920 on second and final 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. Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final readings, Ordinance #9920 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law. #9921 - Consideration of Vacation of Access Easements in Legacy 34 Second Subdivision; West of Prairieview Street, North of Husker Highway (Innate 3, LLC / Innate 4, LLC / Innate 5, LLC / Innate 6, LLC) Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported the request at this time was to vacate five (5) of the access easements within the original Legacy 34 Second Subdivision. The current property owners have worked with the Planning Department to replat Legacy 34 Second Subdivision and will be dedicating access easements within the new plat for further development of this area. Staff recommended approval. Motion by Stelk, second by Conley to approve Ordinance #9921. City Clerk: Ordinance #9921 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 #9921 on second and final 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. Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final readings, Ordinance #9921 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 145 / 371 Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, March 14, 2023 CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda items G-8 and G-15 (Resolutions #2023-62 and #2023- 69) were removed for further discussion. Motion by Paulick, second by Lanfear to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-8 and G-15. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Approving Minutes of February 28, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting. Approving Request from Full Circle Venue LLC dba Full Circle Venue for a Change of Location from 3333 Ramada Road to 220 West 3rd Street – Liquor License C-088739. Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim filed by Petersen Farms Inc. Receipt of Official Document – Tort Claim filed by Lancer Insurance Company on Behalf of its Insured Navigator Motorcoaches, Inc. and Navigator Motorcoaches, Inc. #2022-59 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Legacy 34 Third Subdivision. It was noted that Innate Development 2 LLC, Innate Development 3 LLC, Innate Development 4 LLC, Innate Development 5 LLC and Innate Development 6 LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Legacy 34 Third Subdivision located north of Husker Highway and west of Prairieview Street for the purpose of creating 28 lots, 10 outlots, 20.109 acres. #2023-60 - Approving Lease for Dedicated Parking Stall in the Public Parking Lot at West South Front Street and Walnut Street- Railside District. #2023-62- Approving Change Order No. 3 for Central Nebraska Regional Airport Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation; Project No. 2017-S-4 with S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. of Rockville, Minnesota for an Increase of $924,778.89 for a Revised Contract Amount of $7,253,680.61. Interim Public Works Director reported the changes are from findings as the project has went on and are things they were unable to detect until the further along they have got with the project. Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2023-62. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2023-63 - Approving Purchase of a 2023 Service Truck for Water Distribution Department from Anderson Auto Group of Lincoln, NE in an amount of $41,979.00. #2023-64 - Appointment of City's Representative at the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool. #2023-65 - Approving Engineering Services for Electric System Master Plan with Sargent & Lundy of Chicago, IL in an Amount Not to Exceed $132,000. #2023-66 - Approving Purchase of Police Laptops and Docking Stations from Dell Technologies in an Amount of $36,684.70. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 146 / 371 Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, March 14, 2023 #2023-67 - Approving Purchase of 2023 Police Fleet Vehicles, 3 from Anderson Auto Group of Lincoln, NE and 1 from Husker Auto Group of Lincoln, NE in an Amount of $167,362.97. #2023-68 - Approving 2023-2024 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Award for Police Department. #2023-69 - Approving FY24 Community Project Funding Grant Request for P25 Radio System. Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund reported the grant is a 75% split and if granted they would pay 25%. Police Chief Kevin Denney mentioned that radios previously ordered were ordered under the current staff at that time. They do have a potential of filling 11 positions by spring and would need more radios. Motion by Nickerson, second by Conley to approve Resolution #2023-69. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. RESOLUTIONS: #2023-70 - Consideration of Approving Public Transit Service Agreement Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024. Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported the City of became eligible for receipt of funds for public transit services from the Federal Transit Administration as a result of the City’s status as a metropolitan statistical area. Commencing July 1, 2016, public transportation trips originating or terminating within the urbanized area of the City of Grand Island must be funded utilizing urban transportation funds from the Federal Transit Administration. On June 25, 2019, City Council approved an agreement with Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. for Public Transit Services. The initial agreement provided services to June 30, 2022, with the City having the option of renewing the agreement on an annual basis for a two (2) year period. It would be proposed at this time to enter into the FY 2023/2024 option available in the contract on a month-to-month basis. The City of Grand Island would give Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. a minimum of 90-day notice before the end of service provision. Kurz further reported that Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. had requested a contract amendment for both FY 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 for provision of services in the Urbanized Area of Grand Island. Kurz reported no additional City funding would be needed to be allocated for the FY 2022/2023 budget amendment, as CARES funding would be used to cover the associated expenses. CARES reimburses operational expenses at 100%. The FY 2023/2024 City match would be presented in the budget proposal for that fiscal year, with CARES funding being an option for aiding in reimbursement. Transit Manager Charley Falmlen explained the cost increase and ordering of new vehicles and how they were still waiting for a vehicle they ordered last year. Motion by Guzinski, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2023-70. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2023-71 - Consideration of Approving the Final Allocation of the ARPA Funds. Interim City Administrator Laura McAloon reported the recommendation for the allocation of the remaining American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds of approximately $5,500,000 would be to allocate all of the ARPA funds to the $5,500,000 financial commitment of the City to the funding of Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 147 / 371 Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, March 14, 2023 public infrastructure improvements within the Conestoga Marketplace redevelopment area. On February 28, 2023, the Council heard a presentation from Central Community College about the planned improvements to its Grand Island campus and a request that the City contribute $550,000 to the public infrastructure improvements that would be made to the campus. McAloon further reported that City Administration had prepared a proposed resolution allocating $5,000,000 of the remaining ARPA funds to Woodsonia Hwy 281 LLC’s Conestoga Marketplace infrastructure reimbursements and $500,000 of the remaining ARPA funds to Central Community College’s infrastructure improvements on its Grand Island Campus. Discussion was held regarding funds and how they would manage the allowance if one project goes over and how they funds would then be allocated. Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2023-71. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Conley, Lanfear, Nickerson, Stelk, Sheard and Mendoza voted aye. Councilmembers Guzinski and Haase voted no. Motion adopted. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Stelk, second by Lanfear to approve the payment of claims for the period of March 1, 2023 through March 14, 2023 for a total amount of $4,112,887.67. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m. Jill Granere Deputy City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 148 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-2 Approving Request from Cassandra Holmberg, 120 East Charles Street for a Liquor Manager Designation with Pumpers, 1904 North Diers Avenue Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 149 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Approving Request from Cassandra Holmberg, 120 East Charles Street, Grand Island, Nebraska for a Liquor Manager Designation with Pumpers, 1904 North Diers Avenue Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Background Cassandra Holmberg, 120 East Charles Street, Grand Island, Nebraska has submitted an application with the City Clerk’s Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with Pumpers, 1904 North Diers Avenue. This application has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk’s Office. See Police Department report attached. Discussion City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for issuance of all liquor manager designations. All departmental reports have been received. Ms. Holmberg has completed 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 request. 2.Forward the requests with no recommendation. 3.Take no action on the request. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 150 / 371 Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the request for Liquor Manager Designation. Sample Motion Move to approve the request from Cassandra Holmberg, 120 East Charles Street, Grand Island, Nebraska for Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class “D- 72064” Liquor License for Pumpers, 1904 North Diers Avenue. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 151 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 152 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 153 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 154 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 155 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-3 Approving Request from Timothy Donnelly, Jr., 2317 Gateway Avenue for a Liquor Manager Designation with Wal-Mart #3395, 3501 South Locust Street Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 156 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Approving Request from Timothy Donnelly, Jr., 2317 Gateway Avenue for a Liquor Manager Designation with Wal-Mart #3395, 3501 South Locust Street Presenter(s):RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Background Timothy Donnelly, Jr., 2317 Gateway Avenue, Grand Island, Nebraska has submitted an application with the City Clerk’s Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with Wal-Mart #3395, 3501 South Locust Street. This application has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk’s Office. See Police Department report attached. Discussion City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for issuance of all liquor manager designations. All departmental reports have been received. Mr. Donnelly, Jr. has completed 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 request. 2.Forward the requests with no recommendation. 3.Take no action on the request. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 157 / 371 Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the request for Liquor Manager Designation. Sample Motion Move to approve the request from Timothy Donnelly, Jr., 2317 Gateway Avenue, Grand Island, Nebraska for Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class “D- 068204” Liquor License for Wal-Mart #3395, 3501 South Locust Street. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 158 / 371 03/20/23 Grand Island Police Department Officer Report for Incident L23030979 Nature:  Liquor Lic Inv Address:  3501 LOCUST ST S; WALMART SOUTH Location:  PCID Grand Island NE 68801 Offense Codes:   Received By:  Dvorak T How Received:  T Agency:  GIPD Responding Officers:  Dvorak T Responsible Officer:  Dvorak T Disposition:  CLO 03/20/23 When Reported:  10:16:45 03/15/23 Occurred Between:  10:16:45 03/15/23 and 10:16:45 03/15/23 Assigned To:   Detail:   Date Assigned:  **/**/** Status:   Status Date:  **/**/**Due Date:  **/**/** Complainant:    Last:    First:    Mid:    DOB:   **/**/**Dr Lic:    Address:    Race:    Sex:    Phone:    City:   , Offense Codes Reported:    Observed:    Circumstances LT12 LT12 Grocery/Supermarket Responding Officers:   Unit :   Dvorak T 309 Responsible Officer:   Dvorak T Agency:   GIPD Received By:   Dvorak T Last Radio Log:   **:**:** **/**/** How Received:   T Telephone Clearance:   CL CL Case Closed When Reported:   10:16:45 03/15/23 Disposition:   CLO Date:   03/20/23 Judicial Status:    Occurred between:   10:16:45 03/15/23 Misc Entry:    and:   10:16:45 03/15/23 Modus Operandi:   Description :   Method :   Involvements Date Type Description Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 159 / 371 Officer Report for Incident L23030979 Page 2 of 5 03/20/23 03/20/23 Name Donnelly, Hope Nicole spouse 03/15/23 Name Walmart South #3395, location 03/15/23 Name Donnelly, Timothy S Jr proposed manager Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 160 / 371 Officer Report for Incident L23030979 Page 3 of 5 03/20/23 Narrative Liquor Manager Application Grand Island Police Department Timothy Donnelly Jr has applied to be approved as the new Liquor Manager at the south WalMart location. Donnelly was previously a store manager for WalMart locations in Missouri. _____________________________________________ Responsible LEO: _____________________________________________ Approved by: _____________________________________________ Date Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 161 / 371 Officer Report for Incident L23030979 Page 4 of 5 03/20/23 Supplement 309 Walmart Liquor Manager Grand Island Police Department Supplemental Report Date, Time:3-13-23 Reporting Officer:Sgt Dvorak #309 Unit #:CID I received an application for a new liquor manager at Walmart South. The applicant's name is Timothy Donnelly Jr, and his lists a spouse by the name of Hope N Donnelly. From the application, and found that Timothy has held similar positions, over the past several years, with Walmart stores in Missouri. I noted that Hope did sign a Spousal Affidavit of Non Participation. Utilizing local Spillman files, State NCJIS files and a paid, law enforcement only database to check the Donnellys' background, I first verified there were no warrants of arrest. Local files found only one administrative entry for Timothy Donnelly, and nothing for Hope. State files were also not very informative, and I found Hope does not have a Nebraska ID or license. I found no entries that would indicate Timothy could not be approved as liquor manager. The law enforcement only database generally covers incidents of a civil nature, such as bankruptcies, liens; civil judgements and related information. I found that Donnelly has filed for bankruptcy twice in the past, but the last one was twenty years ago, in 2003. Both Timothy and Hope had examples of civil judgements against them, but again, nothing more recent than 2011. These results were not concerning. Timothy Donnelly appears to have been employed by Walmart, in various capacities, since at least 2018. He is moving from Missouri to take an administrative/leadership position at the south Grand Island Store, and as such applied to become the Liquor Manager for that position. I found no background evidence that would prevent such a designation, and the Grand Island Police Department does not object to granting this license. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 162 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-4 #2022-72 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for JMR Subdivision Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 163 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Regional Planning Commission Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:JMR Subdivision - Final Plat Presenter(s):Chad Nabity, AICP, Regional Planning Director Background This property is located north of 4th Street and east of Wheeler Avenue in Grand Island NE. This splits 2 exists buildings onto separate platted lots. There is evidence that they were in separate ownership in the past with the west 22’ feet of the lot separated from the east 44’. This will reestablish those property lines with platted lots. The property is zoned B2 General Business Zone. (2 Lots, 0.2 Acres) Discussion The final plat for JMR Subdivision was considered at the Regional Planning Commission at the March 1, 2023 meeting on the consent agenda. A motion was made by Doane and second by Nelson to approve all items on the consent agenda. The motion was carried with eight members voting in favor (Nelson, O’Neill, Ruge, Robb, Monter, Rainforth, Goplin, and Doane) and no members abstaining or voting no (Allan, Stevenson, Hendricksen and Randone were absent). 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 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 164 / 371 Recommendation City Administration recommends that Council approve the final plat as presented. Sample Motion Move to approve the final plat and subdivision agreement for the JMR Subdivision as recommended. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 165 / 371 Developer/Owner JMR Enterprises LLC 514 S. Shady Bend Road Grand Island, NE 68801 To create one additional lot Size: Final Plat 2 lots, 0.2 Acres Zoning: B2 General Business Zone Road Access: 4th street is an existing concrete curb and gutter commercial street. Water: City water is available to the subdivision. Separate services are provided to each lot. Sewer: City sewer is available to the subdivision. Separate services are provided to each lot. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 166 / 371 Scale 1" = 20' - Corner Found 1/2" Pipe Unless Otherwise Noted - 1/2 Rebar Placed W/Survey Cap Unless Otherwise Noted - Temporary PointAll Distances on Curves areChord DistanceR - Recorded DistanceA- Actual DistanceP- Prorated DistanceLegendAPPROVALSSubmitted to and approved by the Regional Planning Commission of HallCounty, Grand Island and Wood River, and The Villages of Alda, Cairo, andDoniphan, Nebraska ChairmanDateApproved and accepted by the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraskathis________ Day of _________________,20____Mayor City ClerkSURVEYORS CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that on December 8, 2022, I completed an accurate survey of 'JMR SUBDIVISION', in Hall County, Nebraska, asshown on the accompanying plat thereof; that the lots, blocks, streets, avenues, alleys, parks, commons and other grounds ascontained in said subdivision as shown on the accompanying plat thereof are well and accurately staked off and marked; that ironmarkers were placed at all lot corners; that the dimensions of each lot are as shown on the plat; that each lot bears its ownnumber; and that said survey was made with reference to known and recorded monuments.____________________________________Brent D CyboronNebraska Professional Registered Land Surveyor No. 727NO R OBYC.D TNERBLS-727NEB RASKAREG I STEREDRO Y EVRUS DNALACKNOWLEDEGEMENTState of NebraskaCounty of Hall On the ____day of _______ , 20___, before me ___________________ a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared JefferyL. Greer - Member, JMR Enterprises LLC convey to GRANTEES, and to me personally known to be the identical person whose signature is affixedhereto, and that he did acknowledge the execution thereof to be his voluntary act and deed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Grand Island, Nebraska, on the date last above written. My commission expires __________________ .20________________________________ Notary PublicDEDICATIONKNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that Jeffrey L Greer, member of, JMR Enterprises LLC, and being the owner of the land described hereon,has caused same to be surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated as 'JMR SUBDIVISION' in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, asshown on the accompanying plat thereof, and do hereby dedicate the easements, if any, as shown thereon for the location, construction andmaintenance of public service utilities, together with the right of ingress and egress thereto, and hereby prohibiting the planting of trees, bushes andshrubs, or placing other obstructions upon, over, along or underneath the surface of such easements; and that the foregoing subdivision as moreparticularly described in the description hereon as appears on this plat is made with the free consent and in accordance with the desires of theundersigned owner and proprietor.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have affixed my signature hereto, at Grand Island, Nebraska.Jeffrey L Greer - Member JMR Enterprises Date____________ JMR SUBDIVISIONReplat of Lot Six (6), Block Thirty-Two (32), Original Town, now city of Grand Island,Hall County, NebraskaWEST 4TH STREET133.50' A (133.33' R) N 29°23'02" WLEGAL DESCRIPTIONLot Six (6), Block Thirty-Two (32), Original Town, now city of Grand Island,Hall County, Nebraska and that part of vacated street as shown in Ordinance No. 4795 recorded December3, 1969 in the Register of Deeds office in Book 19, Page341 and that part of vacated street as shown in Ordinance No. 5114 recorded December 21, 1971 in theRegister of Deeds office in Book 22, Page 431Grand Island, Nebraska1" = 20'2/8/2023Brent C.1 OF 1INITIAL POINT SURVEYING LLC1811 W 2nd Street; Suite 280Grand Island, NE 68803308-383-6754 Cell308-675-4141 OfficeJMR SUBDIVISIONLOT 12928.4385 Sq. Ft.LOT 25805.7157 Sq. Ft.2.00' Reference to Actual CorerFalls In building (Typ.)16' ALLEYLOT 566.18' A (66.00' R) S 60°28'40" W65.97 ' P (66 .00 ' R ) N 60 °27 '13 " E65.97' P (66.00' R) N 60°27'13 " E22.22' A43.97' A43.88 ' A22.08 ' A133.53' A (133.33' R) S 00°03'12" E65.97 ' P (66 .00 ' R ) N 60 °27 '13 " EBLOCK 32ORIGINAL TOWNLOT 7BLOCK 32ORIG INAL TOWN78.67 ' R IGHT OF WAY133.51' AGrand IslandCouncil Session - 3/28/2023Page 167 / 371 SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT JMR SUBDIVISION Lots 1 and 2 Inclusive In the City of Grand Island, Hall County Nebraska The undersigned, JMR Enterprises L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, hereinafter called the Subdivider, as owner of a tract of land in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, more particularly described as follows: Lot Six (6), Block Thirty-Two (32), Original Town, now city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska and that part of vacated street as shown in Ordinance No. 4795 recorded December 3, 1969 in the Register of Deeds office in Book 19, Page 341 and that part of vacated street as shown in Ordinance No. 5114 recorded December 21, 1971 in the Register of Deeds office in Book 22, Page 431 desires to have subdivided as a subdivision the foregoing tract of land located within the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and hereby submits to the City Council of * This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds * Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 168 / 371 - 2 - such City for acceptance as provided by law an accurate map and plat of such proposed subdivision, to be known as JMR SUBDIVISION, designating explicitly the land to be laid out and particularly describing the lots, easements, and streets belonging to such subdivision, with the lots designated by number, easements by dimensions, and streets by name, and proposes to cause the plat of such subdivision when finally approved by the Regional Planning Commission and the City Council to be acknowledged by such owner, certified as to accuracy of survey by a registered land surveyor, and to contain a dedication of the easements to the use and benefit of public utilities, and of the street to the use of the public forever. In consideration of the acceptance of the plat of said JMR SUBDIVISION, the Subdivider hereby consents and agrees with the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, that it will install or provide at its expense the following improvements: 1.Paving. The Subdivider agrees to waive the right to object to the creation of any paving or repaving district for Fourth Street where it abuts the subdivision. 2.Water. Public water supply is available to the subdivision, and all new structures requiring service shall be connected to such water supply. 3.Sanitary Sewer. Public sanitary sewer is available to the subdivision, and all new structures requiring service shall be connected to such sanitary sewer supply. 4.Storm Drainage. The Subdivider agrees to provide and maintain positive drainage from all lots, according to the drainage plan, so that storm drainage is conveyed to a public right-of-way or to other drainage systems so approved by the Director of Public Works. If the Subdivider fails to grade and maintain such drainage the City may create a drainage district to perform such work. The Subdivider agrees to waive the right to object to the creation of any drainage district benefitting the subdivision. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 169 / 371 - 3 - 5.Sidewalks. The Subdivider shall maintain all public sidewalks required by the City of Grand Island. 6.Electric. The Subdivider agrees to install all conduit, both primary and secondary, as well as all necessary transformer pads in the subdivision in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Utilities Department, and subject to the City’s inspection. 7.Existing Utility Services. The Subdivider has provided evidence that each lot has separate sewer, water and electrical services. This subdivision and agreement were approved based on that representation and each lot shall continue to have separate services as needed unless and until such time as the lots may be formally combined. 8.Easements. Any easements shall be kept free of obstructions and the Subdivider shall indemnify the City for any removal or repair costs caused by any obstructions. In addition, the duty to maintain the surface of any easements to keep them clear of any worthless vegetation or nuisance shall run with the land. 9.Engineering Data. 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 the Subdivider to the Department of Public Works for approval prior to contracting for construction of any improvements. Inspections of improvements under construction shall be performed under the supervision of a professional engineer registered in the State of Nebraska, and upon completion shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Department of Public Works prior to acceptance by the City of Grand Island. An "as built" set of plans and specifications including required test results bearing the seal and signature of a professional engineer registered in the State of Nebraska shall be filed with the Director of Public Works by the Subdivider prior to acceptance of these improvements by the City. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 170 / 371 - 4 - 10.Warranty. The undersigned owner, as Subdivider, warrants that it is the owner in fee simple of the land described and proposed to be known as JMR SUBDIVISION, and that an abstract of title or title insurance commitment will be submitted for examination, if necessary, upon request of the City of Grand Island. 11.Successors and Assigns. This agreement shall run with the land and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors, assigns, heirs, devisees, and legatees. Where the term "Subdivider" is used in this agreement, the subsequent owners of any lots in the subdivision shall be responsible to perform any of the conditions of this agreement if the Subdivider has not performed such conditions. Dated _____________________, 2023. JMR ENTERPRISES, L.L.C., A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Subdivider By: ____________________________________ Jeffrey L. Greer, Member STATE OF NEBRASKA ) ) ss COUNTY OF HALL ) On _________________________, 2023, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Jeffrey L. Greer, Member of JMR Enterprises, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, known personally to me to be the identical person and such officer who signed the foregoing Subdivision Agreement and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his voluntary act and deed for the purpose therein expressed on behalf of JMR Enterprises, L.L.C. WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written. _____________________________________________ Notary Public My commission expires: __________________________ CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA A Municipal Corporation Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 171 / 371 - 5 - By:____________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ __ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk STATE OF NEBRASKA ) ) ss COUNTY OF HALL ) On _________________________, 2023, before me, the undersigned,, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally came Roger G. Steele, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation, known to me to be such officer and the identical person who signed the foregoing Subdivision Agreement and acknowledged that the foregoing signature was his voluntary act and deed pursuant to Resolution 2023-____, and that the City's corporate seal was thereto affixed by proper authority. WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the date above written. ______________________________________________ Notary Public My commission expires: ____________________ Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 172 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March , 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-72 WHEREAS know all men by these presents, that Jeffery L Greer, member of, JMR Enterprises LLC, and being the owner of the land described hereon, have caused same to be surveyed, subdivided, platted and designated as “JMR SUBDIVISION”, a replat of Lot Six (6) Block Thirty-Two (32), Original Town, now City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; 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, the City of Grand Island has waived the minimum lot size requirement of 3000 square feet and minimum lot width of 30 feet for Lot 1 of this subdivision as it follows the existing and historic building lines and walls; 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 JMR 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. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. _______________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 173 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-5 #2023-73 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2341 N. Diers Ave (FR EXTEX, LLC) This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-5 Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 174 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-73 WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island from FR EXTEX, LLC, to survey, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, replace, relocate, extend, remove, and operate thereon, public utilities and appurtenances, including power lines; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 28, 2023, for the purpose of discussing the proposed acquisition of a permanent and perpetual easement and right-of-way tract located through a part of Lot One (1), Menard Tenth Subdivision, City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the twenty (20.0) foot wide utility easement and right-of-way tract being more particularly described as follows: The northerly twenty (20.0) feet of Lot One (1), Menard Tenth Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. The above-described easement and right-of-way containing a total of 4,000 square feet or .01 acres, more or less as shown on the plat dated 1/13/2023, 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 FR EXTEX, LLC, on and over the tract of land described herein and as depicted on Exhibit A hereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and designee are hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to effect the purpose of this Resolution. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. _____________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 175 / 371 Grand IslandCouncil Session - 3/28/2023Page 176 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-6 #2023-74 - Approving Bid Award - Boiler Inspection and Repair Spring 2023 Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 177 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney Meeting Date:March 28, 2023 Subject:Boiler Inspection and Repair – Spring 2023 Outage Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director Background During the spring outage at Platte Generating Station, the boiler must be inspected and repaired for damages that occur during operation. The Spring 2023 Outage is currently scheduled for April 20, 2023 through May 6, 2023, during which time inspection and maintenance on the boiler will be performed. This package of work on the boiler includes hydro testing of the boiler with inspection for tube leaks and tube repairs, boiler tube alignment attachment repairs, and the installation of tube shields. Plant engineering staff developed the specifications issued for bids covering this scope of work. Discussion The specification for the Boiler Inspection and Repair-Spring 2023 Outage was advertised and issued for bid in accordance with the City Purchasing Code. Bids were publicly opened on March 16, 2023. Specifications were sent to six potential bidders and responses were received as listed below. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $200,000.00. Bidder Base Bid Locke AMI, LLC Olathe, Kansas $ 85,385.00 High Plains Boiler and Mechanical Omaha, Nebraska $ 88,679.11 Blue Peaks Industrial LLC Springfield, Missouri $ 141,092.00 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 178 / 371 The bids were reviewed by Utility Engineering staff and exceptions were noted. The exceptions from Locke AMI, LLC were reviewed and found to be acceptable. The bid from Locke AMI, LLC was otherwise found compliant with the specifications and less than the engineer’s estimate. 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 award the Contract for Boiler Inspection and Repair-Spring 2023 Outage to Locke AMI of Olathe, Kansas, as the low responsive bidder, with the bid in the amount of $ 85,385.00. Sample Motion Move to approve the resolution with Locke AMI of Olathe, Kansas for the Boiler Inspection and Repair-Spring 2023 Outage at Platte Generating Station in the amount of $85,385.00. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 179 / 371 Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: March 16, 2023 at 2:15 p.m. FOR: Boiler Inspection and Repair – Spring 2023 Outage DEPARTMENT: Utilities ESTIMATE: $200,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT: 520 PUBLICATION DATE: February 27, 2023 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 6 SUMMARY Bidder: Locke AMI High Plains Boiler & Mechanical Olathe, KS Omaha, NE Bid Security: Continental Casualty Company Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Exceptions: Noted None Bid Price: Materials: $ 3,270.00 $ 2,142.86 Labor: $82,115.00 $86,375.54 Sales Tax: N/A $ 160.71 Total Bid: $85,385.00 $88,679.11 Bidder: Blue Peaks Industrial LLC Springfield, MO Bid Security: Old Republic Surety Company Exceptions: Noted Bid Price: Materials: $ 3,312.00 Labor: $137,496.00 Sales Tax: $ 284.00 Total Bid: $141,092.00 cc: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Angela Schulte, Utilities Secretary Laura McAloon, Interim City Administrator Patrick Brown, Finance Director Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Tylor Robinson, Plant Superintendent Karen Nagel, PGS Secretary Christy Lesher, Utilities Dept. P2430 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 180 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-74 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Boiler Inspection and Repair – Spring 2023, according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Department; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 2023, bids were received, opened, and reviewed; and WHEREAS, Locke AMI, LLC, of Olathe, Kansas, 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 $85,385.00; and WHEREAS, the bid of Locke AMI, LLC is less than the estimate for Boiler Inspection and Repair - Spring, 2023. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Locke AMI, LLC, in the amount of $85,385.00 for Boiler Inspection and Repair – Spring, 2023, is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the contract with Locke AMI, LLC for Boiler Inspection and Repair – Spring, 2023, and to take all other actions necessary to effect the purpose of this resolution. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. _______________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 181 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-7 #2023-75 - Approving Contract for Wellfield Pump #3 VFD Upgrades Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 182 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney Meeting Date:March 28, 2023 Subject:Wellfield Pump #3 Variable Frequency Drive Upgrades Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director Background The Platte River Pumping Station is used to pump water from a consolidation basin at the city wellfield. The pumping station consists of three pumps used to distribute water at intermediate pressure to storage reservoirs inside Grand Island’s city limits. Platte River Pumping Station Pump #3 pumps water to the Rogers Pumping Station ground storage reservoirs. To maintain system reliability, upgrades to the Pump #3 variable frequency drive (VFD) are necessary. The specification was written to provide parts and services over a three-year term. Discussion Specifications for the Wellfield Pump #3 VFD were advertised and issued for bid in accordance with the City Purchasing Code. Bids were publicly opened on March 14th, 2023. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $185,000.00. Bidder Bid Price Adjusted Bid Price Hupp Electric Motors Marion, IA $ 271,909.00 $ 191,113.00 The bid was reviewed by plant engineering staff. The bid indicated exceptions and provided an itemized breakdown of the services for the three-year term. The bid price included optional costs for training and manufacturer recommended spare parts that were not necessary to purchase at this time. The adjusted bid price is within 5% of the engineers estimate. Utilities engineering staff reviewed the exceptions to the specification, and they are acceptable. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 183 / 371 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 award the Contract for the Wellfield Pump #3 VFD to Hupp Electric Motors of Marion, Iowa as the bidder that met the requirements of the specification, with the bid in the amount of $191,113.00. Sample Motion Move to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Hupp Electric Motors of Marion, Iowa, for the Wellfield Pump #3 VFD in the amount of $191,113.00. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 184 / 371 Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today BID OPENING BID OPENING DATE: March 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. FOR: Wellfield Pump 3 VFD DEPARTMENT: Utilities ESTIMATE: $185,000.00 FUND/ACCOUNT: 525 PUBLICATION DATE: February 24, 2023 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 4 SUMMARY Bidder: Hupp Electric Motors Marion, IA Bid Security: Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation Exceptions: Noted Bid Price: Materials: $ Labor: $271,909.00 Sales Tax: N/A Total Bid: $271,909.00 cc: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Tylor Robinson, Plant Superintendent Patrick Brown, Finance Director Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Angela Schulte, Utilities Secretary Karen Nagel, PGS Secretary P2428 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 185 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-75 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Wellfield Pump #3 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Upgrades, according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities Department; and WHEREAS, on March 14, 2023, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and WHEREAS, Hupp Electric Motors of Marion, 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 adjusted to the amount of $ 191,113.00; and WHEREAS, the adjusted bid of $191,113.00, is within 5% of the estimate for Wellfield Pump #3 VFD Upgrades. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Hupp Electric Motors of Marion, Iowa, in the amount of $ 191,113.00, for Wellfield Pump #3 VFD Upgrades, is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the contract with Hupp Electric Motors for the Wellfield Pump #3 VFD Upgrades, and to take all other actions necessary to effect the purpose of this resolution. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. _______________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 186 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-8 #2023-76 - Appointment of City's Representative of the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 187 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Appointment of City’s Representatives at the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool Presenter(s):Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Background Grand Island has been a member of the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool (NMPP) since it was formed in 1975. The primary goal of the organization is to develop means by which the state’s municipal electric utilities could cooperate in developing electric power supply. That organization has since grown to include nearly 200 municipal electric utilities not only in Nebraska, but also from Colorado, Kansas, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Iowa, and has also expanded its scope of services to include wholesale power supply, transmissions services, power marketing, natural gas supply, load aggregation and bulk purchasing, computer programming services and other services specifically designed to serve municipal utilities. NMPP is also the parent company of the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN), which is one of our partners in the Public Power Generating Agency (PPGA), the interlocal agency created for the Whelan Energy Center Unit 2 power plant in Hastings. Grand Island was a charter member of NMPP and has had a representative on the Members Council since the organization’s creation. I have served as the City of Grand Island’s representative since 2011. Discussion With my retirement in April, I will no longer be available to represent the City at that organization. NMPP is requesting that Grand Island continue its participation in NMPP and formally appoint a replacement and alternate representative. It is recommended that Assistant Utilities Director Travis Burdett, the current alternate representative, be designated as the replacement representative to the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool. It is also recommended that Assistant Utilities Director Lynn Mayhew be designated as the alternate representative. After my retirement, Mr. Burdett and Mr. Mayhew will be the longest serving senior managers in the Department. Mr. Burdett and Mr. Mayhew both have the specific experience and knowledge to best serve Grand Island as the City’s representatives at NMPP. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 188 / 371 NMPP bylaws require the appointment of representatives to be done by the represented city’s governing board, therefore, these recommended appointments are submitted to the City Council for their consideration. Please note, this item will supersede the item submitted at the March 14, 2023 meeting, which incorrectly referenced the NMPP board of Directors instead of the Members’ Council. 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 appoint Travis Burdett as the representative, and Lynn Mayhew as the alternate representative, for the City of Grand Island at the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool. Sample Motion Move to approve appointment of Travis Burdett as the representative, and Lynn Mayhew as the alternate representative, for the City of Grand Island at the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 189 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-76 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has had a representative on the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool’s (NMPP) Members’ Council since its creation in 1975; and WHEREAS, Tim Luchsinger, the City’s current representative, is retiring in April and will no longer be able to fulfill this role; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that Assistant Utilities Director Travis Burdett, the current alternate representative, be designated as the replacement representative and that Assistant Utilities Director Lynn Mayhew be designated at the alternate representative; and WHEREAS, this supersedes Resolution 2023-64. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Tavis Burdett be designated as the replacement NMPP representative and Lynn Mayhew be designated as the alternate representative. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. ____________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 190 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-9 #2023-77 - Appointment of City's Representative of the Public Power Generation Agency Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 191 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Approving Appointment of Director and Authorized Individuals for Public Power Generation Agency Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director Background The Public Power Generation Agency (PPGA) Board of Directors is the governing body created as an Inter-local Agreement between the City of Grand Island, Hastings Utilities, Nebraska City Utilities, Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, and Heartland Consumers Power District for the Whelan Energy Center Unit 2 project that recently was completed in Hastings, Nebraska. At the Council meeting of October 11, 2005, Tim Luchsinger was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Public Power Generating Agency as the City of Grand Island’s Board Representative. To provide greater flexibility in appointing alternates based on relative areas of expertise and reduce the possibility of unintended quorum issues, the PPGA Bylaws were amended to change the Alternate Board Representative from one of a standing position appointed by each governing body, to that of a temporary position for a specific board meeting. This Alternate Board Representative would be designated by either the Board Representative or Authorized Individuals approved by the governing body. Discussion The attached form is the document that needs to be delivered to the PPGA Secretary/Treasurer authorizing the Board Representative and Authorized Individual(s) by the Grand Island City Council. It is recommended that Assistant Utilities Director Travis Burdett be appointed as the Director and as an Authorized Individual to designate an Alternate Director as required in the event Mr. Burdett is not available. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 192 / 371 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 Mayor to execute the Director Appointment Form for Public Power Generation Agency designating Assistant Utilities Director Travis Burdett as the Director and as an Authorized Individual to appoint an Alternate Director in accordance to the terms and provisions of Section 3.02 of the PPGA Bylaws. Sample Motion Move to approve the Mayor to execute the Director Appointment Form for the Public Power Generation Agency designating Assistant Utilities Director Travis Burdett as the Director and as an Authorized Individual to appoint an Alternate Director in accordance to the terms and provisions of Section 3.02 of the PPGA Bylaws. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 193 / 371 DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT FORM FOR PUBLIC POWER GENERATION AGENCY I hereby certify, as an authorized representative of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a Member of Public Power Generation Agency (“PPGA”), that the Member adopted the following resolutions at a meeting of the governing body of said Member, and that such resolutions constitute the binding action of the Member: BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 3.02 of the PPGA Bylaws, the Member hereby designates the following individual as its Director: Name Title Signature Travis Burdett__Assistant Utilities Director_ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director is authorized by the Member to appoint an Alternate Director to PPGA on behalf of the Member according to the terms and provisions of Section 3.02 of the PPGA Bylaws (each, an Authorized Individual”): BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the powers and authority granted by these resolutions shall continue in full force and effect until written notice is given to the Secretary Treasurer of PPGA of the cancellation or modification thereof. Pursuant to the Bylaws of PPGA, these resolutions shall be effective upon delivery of this form to the Secretary Treasurer of PPGA. I further certify that the foregoing is a full and correct copy of the resolutions as they appear on the books of the Member, and said resolutions have not been rescinded, modified or amended, and are now in full force and effect. Dated: ___ of _________________, _________. Day Month Year Signed: ________________________________ Name: Roger G. Steele, Mayor ___ Authorized Representative Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 194 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-77 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is a party to the Interlocal Agreement creating the Public Power Generation Agency (PPGA) and, pursuant to the terms of said Agreement, it is the responsibility of the governing body of the City to designate a representative to the PPGA Board of Directors provided for under the terms of said agreement; and WHEREAS, Tim Luchsinger, the City’s current representative, is retiring in April and will no longer be able to fulfill this role; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that Assistant Utilities Director Travis Burdett be appointed as the Director and as an Authorized Individual to designate an Alternate Director as required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Tavis Burdett be appointed as the City’s PPGA Director and Authorized Individual to designate an Alternate Director as required. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the appointment form with PPGA, and to take all other actions necessary to effect the purpose of this resolution. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. ____________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 195 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-10 #2023-78 - Approving Data Sharing Agreement with NorthWestern Energy Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 196 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney Meeting Date:March 28, 2023 Subject:Approving Data Sharing Agreement with NorthWestern Energy Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director Background Grand Island Utilities utilize its Geographical Information System (GIS) to display and organize geospatial data for project planning and maintenance activities. This platform has been made available to all pertinent City staff but is independent from the information which is available to the public. Discussion In a joint effort with NorthWestern Energy, an agreement was worked out that will allow Grand Island Utilities to access NorthWestern Energy’s GIS data to further expand the planning value of the internal platform. The enclosed Data Sharing Agreement is needed to establish the terms and conditions regarding this data. 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 the Data Sharing Agreement with NorthWestern Energy be approved and signed to allow the City to access NorthWestern Energy’s GIS data. Sample Motion Move to approve the Data Sharing Agreement with NorthWestern Energy. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 197 / 371 Execution Version Data Sharing Agreement – City of Grand Island, NE & NorthWestern Energy | Page 1 of 4 DATA SHARING AGREEMENT This Data Sharing Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of the 28th day of March, 2023, by and between the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipality (“City”), and NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (“NorthWestern”), a Delaware corporation. WHEREAS, NorthWestern is the owner of geographic information system (“GIS”) information about its natural gas facilities located in Grand Island; and WHEREAS, City has requested access to NorthWestern’s GIS information; and WHEREAS, NorthWestern has agreed to share its GIS information with City pursuant to the terms and conditions herein; NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Purpose The purpose of this Agreement is to outline the general terms and conditions for the sharing of NorthWestern’s GIS information with City. 2. Term The term of this Agreement shall begin on the 28th day of March, 2023, and shall expire on the 24th day of March 2029, unless earlier terminated, as provided for herein. The City may extend the term of this Agreement by an additional five years upon the same terms and conditions as set forth herein, upon giving NorthWestern sixty days’ notice of its intent to exercise such an extension. 3. Termination Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason, without penalty, upon 30 days’ prior written notice to the other party or upon mutual agreement. Notwithstanding any termination hereof, the obligations herein shall remain in full force and effect with respect to the information disclosed hereunder for the entire term of this Agreement. 4. Sharing Agreement and Intended Use NorthWestern agrees to provide City with a shape file of NorthWestern’s natural gas distribution system in Grand Island and other agreed-upon data as requested. City agrees to return or destroy all information received from NorthWestern upon termination of this Agreement. 5. Constraints on the Use of Shared Information City acknowledges that its employees and personnel will have access to confidential and proprietary information of NorthWestern during the term of this Agreement and agrees not to disclose any information obtained to any person or entity except as authorized herein. All shared information is to be considered confidential and proprietary and is subject to the restrictions herein. City agrees that no shared information will be sold, given or loaned to Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 198 / 371 Execution Version Data Sharing Agreement – City of Grand Island, NE & NorthWestern Energy | Page 2 of 4 any person or entity not a party to this Agreement without the express written consent of NorthWestern. All shared information is provided solely for the benefit of City and exclusively for planning purposes. The parties expressly acknowledge and understand that the shared information represents estimated location of natural gas facilities and is not meant to relieve the City or any person with access to the information of its obligation pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76.2321 to notify the one-call notification center of a proposed excavation to determine the location of underground facilities. Any reliance upon the shared information will be at the sole and exclusive risk of City. 6. Security City shall employ industry best practices to establish and use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect NorthWestern’s data from unauthorized physical and electronic access, use or disclosure. 7. Access Access to shared information provided hereunder shall be limited to those employees and staff members with a defined business need for review of the shared information. 8. Notification of Security Breaches In the event of any breach or compromise of the security or confidentiality of data where information was or is reasonably believed to have been accessed by an unauthorized person or entity, City shall provide immediate notice to NorthWestern and shall take all reasonable action to mitigate the security breach. 9. Indemnification City will indemnify, hold harmless and defend NorthWestern from all third-party claims, liabilities, fines, interest, costs, expenses and damages (including reasonable attorney fees) incurred by NorthWestern arising out of any act or omission of City during the term of the Agreement. If the claims, liabilities, fines, interest, costs, expenses and damages are caused by the joint or concurrent negligence of the parties, the parties shall bear the loss in proportion to their respective degrees of negligence. 10. No Warranties NorthWestern makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy, completeness or appropriateness of the data, materials or documents submitted to City for use hereunder. 11. Limitation of Liability NorthWestern will not be responsible for any action, cost, loss or liability whatsoever arising from City’s reliance on or use of any data, materials or documents submitted by NorthWestern to City for use hereunder. With the exception of intentional disclosures in violation of this Agreement or City’s third-party indemnification obligation, neither Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 199 / 371 Execution Version Data Sharing Agreement – City of Grand Island, NE & NorthWestern Energy | Page 3 of 4 NorthWestern nor City shall be liable to each other for any special, consequential, incidental, indirect, punitive or exemplary damages. 12. Miscellaneous a. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the state of Nebraska, without regard to conflict of law principles. The venue for any dispute arising hereunder shall be in state or federal courts located within the State of Nebraska. b. Assignment. The parties hereto may not assign their respective rights, duties and obligations without the prior written consent of the other party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, NorthWestern may transfer or assign this Agreement to an affiliate formed in connection with a corporate reorganization or merger authorized by the Nebraska Public Service Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, provided the affiliate assumes all assigned rights, duties and obligations of NorthWestern pursuant to the Agreement. c. Severability, Entire Agreement and Amendments. The invalidity in whole or of any part of this Agreement shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Agreement. This written Agreement represents the complete agreement of the parties and shall not be modified except by an instrument in writing signed by City and NorthWestern. d. Notices. All notices under this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed properly given if (i) delivered in person, (ii) sent electronically with confirmation, (iii) deposited in the United States mail with first class postage prepaid certified mail, return receipt requested, or (iv) delivered by private, prepaid courier and addressed to the appropriate party representative at the address set forth below: City of Grand Island City Hall 100 East First Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Attn: Ryan Schmitz Phone: (305) 385-5463 Email: rschmitz@giud.com NorthWestern Energy 612 S Webb Road Grand Island, NE 68803 Attn: Dennis Placke, Manager – District Operations Phone: (308) 385-4519 Email: dennis.placke@northwestern.com e. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts and by signatures transmitted electronically, each of which shall be deemed an original and which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 200 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 201 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-78 WHEREAS, NorthWestern Energy is an area natural gas operator who owns and maintains Geographical Information System (GIS) information; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has the need to access this data for project planning purposes; and WHEREAS, an agreement is needed to establish terms and conditions governing how the City of Grand Island can utilize NorthWestern Energy’s GIS data. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Data Services Agreement be approved and signed to facilitate the sharing of GIS information between the aforementioned parties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the contract with NorthWestern Energy, and to take all other actions necessary to effect the purpose of this resolution. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. ______________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 202 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-11 #2023-79 - Approving Maintenance and Usage Agreement between Railside BID and City of Grand Island Regarding the Downtown Public Plaza Staff Contact: Brian Schultz Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 203 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Patrick Brown, Finance Director Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Approving Railside Use Agreement for the Plaza Presenter(s):Brian Schultz, Assistant Finance Director Background On May 25, 2021 a presentation to council was provided on Amur Equipment Finance partnering with local groups to contribute towards a plaza expansion project. On May 24, 2022 City Council agreed to re-acquire the property after previously vacating the road right of way. On June 14, 2022 the City entered into an agreement with Grow Grand Island to oversee the construction of an overhaul to the previously discussed expansion project. Discussion With the construction of the plaza expansion nearing its end and the its useful life about to begin the City and Railside BID would like to enter into a formal use agreement for the Railside BID to oversee all aspects of operating, rental, etc. The attached agreement has been reviewed by the City’s legal department, Admin, Finance and the Railside BID board. Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: 1.Approve the Railside Use Agreement for the Plaza. 2.Postpone the issue to a future meeting. 3.Take no action. Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Railside Use Agreement for the Plaza. Sample Motion Move to approve the Railside Use Agreement for the Plaza. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 204 / 371 1 MAINTENANCE AND USAGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN RAILSIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN PUBLIC PLAZA This Maintenance and Usage Agreement, hereinafter "Agreement", made and entered into this ___day of March, 2023 by and between the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, (the "CITY") and the RAILSIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, Grand Island, Nebraska, ("Railside"). WHEREAS, the downtown plaza area is located at vacated Wheeler Avenue between South Front Street and the alley between South Front Street and Third Street (the “Plaza”); and WHEREAS, Railside wishes to control rental usage of the Plaza; and WHEREAS, City, desires to have Railside be responsible for maintenance and rental arrangement of the Plaza. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: I. RAILSIDE’S RESPONSIBILITIES A. RESERVATIONS 1. Railside shall provide an online reservation system and be responsible for all rental agreements for Plaza usage when a reservation request has been submitted on Railside’s online reservation form. 2. Rentals shall be on a “first come, first served” basis, as determined by the submittal of an online reservation request. 3. The Plaza may be rented for private or public uses. B. RENTAL RATES 1. Rental rates for the Plaza shall be approved by the City Council and published on the website for Railside and the City. 2. Damage deposits in the amount of 50% of the rental fee are required, and collected not later than 10 days prior to the start of the rental period, or the submittal of an online reservation, whichever date is later. C. RENTAL CONTRACTS 1. Railside shall be responsible for execution and enforcement of all Plaza rental contracts. 2. Railside shall be responsible for the collection of all deposits and rental fees. 3. Railside shall be responsible for obtaining a certificate of liability insurance Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 205 / 371 2 for all rentals which name the City as an additional insured.. 4. Railside shall be responsible for ensuring all proper permits for sale or consumption of liquor for events are obtained. D. USE OF PLAZA 1. Railside shall be responsible for ensuring that all renters/users of the Plaza have proper authorization/licensing for the playing of any music. Railside shall indemnify and hold harmless the City for any playing or use of music not properly licensed/authorized or in violation of such license. 2. Railside shall ensure that vehicles are properly parked and do not drive on the Plaza. 3. Railside shall ensure all alleys, sidewalks, passageways, entrances/exits or other common spaces are not obstructed so as to prevent emergency vehicles/personnel from using them during use of the Plaza. 4. Railside shall ensure all City Parks and Recreation Rules are followed. A list of rules and prohibited items/activities shall be given to all renters with the signed contract. 5. Railside shall ensure that food vendors follow all applicable rules and regulations, for operation of the vending activity including but not limited to, leaving drippings or substances on the Plaza that may damage the surface or kill grass and not dumping grease down any street drain or in any dumpster/trash can. 6. Railside shall ensure that tents are not staked into the ground or concrete nor tied off to benches, trees, light poles or other Plaza fixtures. 7. Railside shall be responsible for ensuring that there is proper event security and shall not rely solely on the Grand Island Police Department for security. In addition, if alcohol is present, Railside will require the renters/users of the Plaza to retain security by a licensed security company or off-duty police officer for the entire event and a reasonable time before and after the event. 8. Railside shall provide the City a full list of rental rules and regulations for approval and shall provide the City advance notice of any proposed rule changes for City approval prior to implementation. City shall not unreasonably withhold approval of rule changes. E. RESTROOMS 1. Railside shall be responsible the maintenance and upkeep of Plaza restrooms, to include but not be limited to, emptying the trash, cleaning and stocking of toilet paper and paper towels. 2. Railside shall ensure that restrooms are kept in a safe and sanitary condition. 3. Railside shall determine the hours when restrooms are open. 4. Railside shall provide City a key to restrooms. 5. City reserves the right to inspect the condition of the bathrooms at any time. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 206 / 371 3 F. LANDSCAPING AND STAGE 1. Railside shall be responsible for all landscaping and landscaping maintenance of the Plaza. 2. Railside shall be responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of the stage. 3. Railside shall be responsible for insurance of all structures in the Plaza, including but not limited to, the stage and restrooms. II. CITY'S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. APPROVALS AND REVIEWS 1. The City shall be consulted on and approve in a timely manner any drafts or proposed changes to the rules and regulations for use of the Plaza. 2. The City shall inspect the Plaza and restrooms as time and staffing permits. Any issues shall be reported by the City to the Executive Director for Railside for correction. III. TERM AND TERMINATION AGREEMENT The initial term of this agreement shall be for two (2) years and may be renewed at the sole discretion of the City for one or more additional 2 year terms after the expiration of the initial term. Notice of the City’s intent to renew shall be provided to Railside no later than 90 days prior to the expiration of a term. Either may terminate this agreement upon 90 days written notice to the other party. IV. INDEMNIFICATION. Railside shall indemnify and hold the City harmless with respect to any liability arising from the rental of the Plaza by the Railside, except for liability arising from the negligence of the City. V. NOTICES Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be an adequate and sufficient notice if given in writing and service is made either by (i) personal delivery, in which case the service shall be deemed received the date of such personal delivery; or (ii) U. S. Mail, return receipt requested, in which case the notice shall be deemed to have been received as shown in such return receipt, to the following address: If to the RAILSIDE: Railside Business Improvement District 201 West 3rd St., Ste. 2 Grand Island, Nebraska 68801 If to the CITY: Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 207 / 371 4 City Clerk City of Grand Island, Nebraska 100 East First Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801 with a copy to: Legal Department City of Grand Island, Nebraska 100 East First Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801 VI. CHOICE OF LAW & VENUE This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Nebraska. The venue for all litigation or other disputes relative to this Agreement shall be the District Court of Hall County, Nebraska. VII. CAPTIONS Section headings are for reference only and shall not be used to interpret this Agreement. VIII. SEVERABILITY If any provision hereof is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such finding shall not affect the validity of any other provision hereof; and such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent possible so as to effect the intent of the parties. IX. NO WAIVER Any failure to enforce any right or to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of such right or performance. X. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement, including the attached and incorporated exhibits, contains the entire agreement between the parties, and supersedes all other oral or written provisions. XI. MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS No amendment or modification to this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by authorized representatives of each of the parties hereto. XII. BINDING EFFECT The provisions, covenants, and conditions in this Agreement shall inure to and bind the parties, their legal heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns. XIII. POWER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT. Each individual executing this agreement, on behalf of one of the parties, represents that he or she is duly authorized to sign and deliver the agreement on behalf of Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 208 / 371 5 such party and that this agreement is binding on such party in accordance with its terms. Each party may by written notice to the other specify a different address for subsequent notice purposes. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement by having their signatures affixed below. Railside Business Improvement District City of Grand Island ________________________________ __________________________________ Board President Roger G. Steele, Mayor Date: _________________ Date: __________________ ATTEST: __________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________ Stacy R. Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 209 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-79 WHEREAS, the plaza downtown needs a formal use agreement for maintenance and operations; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island and the Railside BID would like to enter into such an agreement; and WHEREAS, the attached agreement known as the Railside Use Agreement for the Plaza accomplishes that goal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Railside Use Agreement for the Plaza hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. ______________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 210 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-12 #2023-80 - Approving Award of Proposal for Wastewater Treatment Plant- Solids Handling Building Rooftop Air Handling Unit Replacement AHU-10-2 Staff Contact: Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 211 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Matt Walker PE, Assistant Public Works Director- Wastewater Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Approving Award of Proposal for Wastewater Treatment Plant- Solids Handling Building Rooftop Air Handling Unit Replacement AHU-10-2 Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Background On February 18, 2023 the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department advertised for proposals for Wastewater Treatment Plant- Solids Handling Building Rooftop Air Handling Unit Replacement AHU-10-2. This project will replace an existing rooftop air handling unit at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Building 6, Solids Handling Process Area. The vendor will provide a turn-key solution to ensure a fully functional heating, and ventilating system sized to meet load requirements of the existing building. Discussion Two (2) proposals were received and opened on March 15, 2023. The Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the City’s Attorney’s Office have reviewed the submittals that were received. A summary is shown below. EXCEPTIONS BID PRICE Island Indoor Climate of Grand Island, NE None $50,475.00 Jerry’s Sheet Metal Heating-Cooling, Inc. of Grand Island, NE None $74,950.00 Staff requests to upgrade the galvanized cabinet exterior to an electrostatically applied powder coating, which will add a longer life to the end product. This upgrade is at an additional cost of $1,500.00, resulting in an award amount of $51,975.00. The cost of the total project is within 4% of the estimate, and is considerably lower than the other proposal submitted. There are sufficient funds in the approved 2022/2023 budget to fund this project. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 212 / 371 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 proposal award to the low compliant bidder, Island Indoor Climate of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $50,475.00. Sample Motion Move to approve the proposal award to Island Indoor Climate of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $50,475.00. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 213 / 371 Purchasing Division of Legal Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today REQUEST FOR QUOTES FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT – SOLIDS HANDLING BUILDING ROOFTOP AIR HANDLING UNIT REPLACEMENT AHU-10-2 RFP DUE DATE:March 15, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. DEPARTMENT:Public Works PUBLICATION DATE:February 18, 2023 NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:5 PROPOSALS RECEIVED Jerry’s Sheet Metal Island Indoor Climate Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE cc:Keith Kurz, Interim Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Coordinator Laura McAloon, Interim City Administrator Patrick Brown, Finance Director Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent John Rundle, PW Maintenance Supervisor P2427 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 214 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-80 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed proposals for Wastewater Treatment Plant- Solids Handling Building Rooftop Air Handling Unit Replacement AHU-10-2, according to specifications on file with the Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, on March 15, 2023 submittals were received, opened, and reviewed; and WHEREAS, Island Indoor Climate of Grand Island, Nebraska submitted a proposal accordance with the terms of the advertisement of proposals and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such submittal being in the amount of $50,475.00; and WHEREAS, the galvanized cabinet exterior will be upgraded to an electrostatically applied powder coating, at an additional cost of $1,500.00, resulting in an award amount of $51,975.00; and WHEREAS, the total project is within 4% of the estimate and considerably lower than the other proposal submitted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the submittal of Island Indoor Climate of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $51,975.00 for Wastewater Treatment Plant- Solids Handling Building Rooftop Air Handling Unit Replacement AHU-10-2 is hereby approved as the lowest responsible submittal. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with such vendor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023 _______________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 215 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-13 #2023-81 - Approving Change Order No. 3 for Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1 Staff Contact: Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 216 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Approving Change Order No. 3 for Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1 Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Background The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska was awarded a $1,341,464.90 contract on October 26, 2021, via Resolution No. 2021-298, for the Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-2. On July 26, 2022, City Council approved Change Order No. 1, via Resolution No 2022- 190, in the amount of $74,953.36 to address the additional deterioration that occurred since the 2019 evaluation. On September 27, 2022, via Resolution No. 2022-270, City Council approved Change Order No. 2, at no additional cost, to allow additional time for project completion. The original completion date of October 14, 2022 was extended to March 31, 2023 due to delays associated with delivery of street light poles and mast arms for lighting. The Eddy Street underpass was built in 1950 and engineering analysis has identified a number of repairs and replacements which must be implemented to preserve the structure. This includes a number of issues related to the retaining walls, the Mill Drive and North Front Street Bridges, the storm sewer pumping system, as well as installation of bird netting to aid in the reduction of roosting birds. Discussion A time extension is being requested for the electrical and lighting portion of this project due to additional delays associated with delivery of the wall mount street light mast arms. These items are expected to be delivered mid-April. Change Order No. 3 is requested at this time to extend the completion date from March 31, 2023 to May 31, 2023. There will not be any contract amount modification with this change order. The lighting work will be performed under partial lane closures so full closure of the roadway is not anticipated for project completion. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 217 / 371 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 Change Order No. 3 with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1. Sample Motion Move to approve the resolution. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 218 / 371 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 PROJECT:Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1 CONTRACTOR:The Diamond Engineering Company AMOUNT OF CONTRACT: $1,341,464.90 CONTRACT DATE: October 27, 2021 Contract Price Prior to this Change Order------------------------------------------- $1,341,464.90 Net Increase Resulting from Change Order No. 1--------------------------------- $ 74,953.36 Revised Contract Price Including Change Order No. 1 -------------------------- $1,416,418.26 Notice to Proceed Date ------------------------------------------------------------------ October 27, 2021 Original Completion Date -------------------------------------------------------------- October 14, 2022 Change Order No. 2 Revised Completion Date ---------------------------------- March 31, 2023 Change Order No. 3 Revised Completion Date ---------------------------------- May 31, 2023 The Above Change Order Accepted: The Diamond Engineering Company By____________________________________Date_______________________ Approval Recommended: By__________________________________________________Date________________ Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Approved for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska By____________________________________Date________________________ Mayor Attest_________________________________ City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 219 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-81 WHEREAS, on October 26, 2021, via Resolution 2021-298, the City of Grand Island awarded The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska the bid in the amount of $1,341,464.90 for Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1; and WHEREAS, on July 26, 2022, via Resolution No. 2022-190 City Council approved Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $74,953.36, to address the additional deterioration that occurred since the 2019 evaluation; and WHEREAS, on September 27, 2022, via Resolution No. 2022-270, City Council approved Change Order No. 2, at no additional cost, to extend the completion date from October 14, 2022 to March 31, 2023 due to delays associated with delivery of street light poles and mast arms for lighting; and WHEREAS, due to additional delays associated with delivery of the wall mount street light mast arms a time extension has been requested from the revised completion date of March 31, 2023 to May 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, there is no contract amount modification with this change order. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 3 between the City of Grand Island and The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. _______________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 220 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-14 #2023-82 - Approving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for 18th Street- Moores Creek Drainway to Diers Avenue; Project No. 2022-P-8 (PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC- 1804, 1809 and 1904 Aspen Circle) This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-6. Staff Contact: Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 221 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-82 WHEREAS, public right-of-way is required by the City of Grand Island for 18th Street- Moores Creek Drainway to Diers Avenue; Project No. 2022-P-8, from property described as follows: Property Owner Legal Description Amount PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 10 OF KAAAR SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE NORTH RIGHT- OF-WAY (R.O.W.) LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S89o52’53”W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 10 A DISTANCE OF 100.03 FEET TO A SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, SAID POINT ALSO BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 10 AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 70.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 66o17’01”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 80.98 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING N56o57’35”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 76.54 FEET; THENCE S58o59’10”E A DISTANCE OF 17.13 FEET; THENCE N89o56’31”E A DISTANCE OF 73.46 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 215.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 42o47’55”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 160.60 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING N68o32’33”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 156.89 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 10, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE; THENCE S00o03’00”E ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF LOT 10 A DISTANCE OF 20.02 FEET TO A SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, SAID POINT ALSO BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 70.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 90o06’00”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 110.08 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S44o55’59”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 99.08 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS 8,590 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. $30,070.00 PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 1 OF KAAAR SECOND SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF- WAY (R.O.W.) LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE AND POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N00o04’19”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A $49,010.00 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 222 / 371 - 2 - DISTANCE OF 168.03 FEET; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 120.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 33o30’35”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 70.18 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S16o49’36”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 69.19 FEET; THENCE S33o31’44”E A DISTANCE OF 11.48 FEET; THENCE S84o41’30”E A DISTANCE OF 19.09 FEET; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 285.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 18o20’07”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 91.20 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING N74o41’48”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 90.81 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE S00o35’21”E ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 68.63 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 93-108517; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID LINE OF LOT 1 S00o31’27”E A DISTANCE OF 44.92 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE S89o37’10”W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 133.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS 14,001 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 3 OF KAAAR SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2 OF KAAAR SUBDIVISION; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S00o3’44”E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2 A DISTANCE OF 315.01 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N89o56’31”E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3 A DISTANCE OF 168.52 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY (R.O.W.) LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 130.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 38o54’28”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 88.28 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S36o07’10”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 86.59 FEET; THENCE S89o56’31”W ALONG A LINE BEING 70.00 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3 A DISTANCE OF 203.84 FEET; THENCE S44o39’42”W A DISTANCE OF 21.11 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE N00o35’44”W ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 85.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINS 13,239 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. $46,340.00 Total= $125,420.00 WHEREAS, an agreement for the public right-of-way has been reviewed and approved by the City Legal Department. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 223 / 371 - 3 - 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 right-of-way on the above described tract of land. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. _______________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 224 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 225 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 226 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 227 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 228 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 229 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 230 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-15 #2023-83 - Approving Temporary Construction Easements for 18th Street- Moores Creek Drainway to Diers Avenue; Project No. 2022-P-8 (PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC- 1709, 1804, 1809 and 1904 Aspen Circle) Staff Contact: Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 231 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Approving Temporary Construction Easements for 18th Street- Moores Creek Drainway to Diers Avenue; Project No. 2022-P-8 (PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC- 1709, 1804, 1809 and 1904 Aspen Circle) Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Background The Claude Road; Faidley Avenue to State Street project is for the addition and improvement of several roadways in the City of Grand Island. It is anticipated that these projects will occur over several years at a pace dictated by budgets, development growth and need. A Claude Road extension from just north of Faidley Avenue to State Street is the major focus of this project. It is desired to build this roadway and several connections to Diers Avenue guided by an existing City of Grand Island concept plan. This project will allow for improvements to the Diers Avenue corridor intended to control access and improve traffic performance and safety. The Diers Avenue improvements would be the second component to this project. Also associated with this project is the potential for improvements to the Highway 281 and 30 corridors adjacent to the other project areas. These improvements would focus on creating north and southbound left-turn lane offsets as well as right turn lanes to exit from the highway. This portion of the project could involve potential application of NDOT safety funds and would involve coordination with NDOT throughout the project. Construction of 18th Street, from Diers Avenue to Claude Road is the first improvement with the Claude Road project. On January 24, 2023, via Resolution No. 2023-21, City Council approved the bid award of 18th Street- Moores Creek Drainway to Diers Avenue; Project No. 2022-P-8 to The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $1,149,288.25. The Public Works Department is proposing a concrete curb and gutter roadway section along with sidewalk, traffic control, drainage and all other associated improvements needed to complete the project. A sketch is attached to show the temporary construction easement areas. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 232 / 371 Discussion Temporary construction easements are needed for the new 18th Street, which is scheduled to be built this coming spring, from the proposed Claude Road to Diers Avenue. Engineering staff of the Public Works Department negotiated with the property owner for use of such temporary construction easement areas. Property Owner Legal Description Cost PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 3 OF KAAAR SECOND SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE NORTH 5.00 FEET OF SAID LOT 3. SAID TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONTAINS 931 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. $515.00 PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 10 OF KAAAR SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF- WAY (R.O.W.) LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S00o03’00”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 10 A DISTANCE OF 152.74 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID EAST LINE AND THE NORTH LINE OF PROPOSED ROAD R.O.W.; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 215.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 42o47’55”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 160.60 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S68o32’33”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 156.89 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTH LINE S89o56’31”W A DISTANCE OF 73.46 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTH LINE N58o59’10”W A DISTANCE OF 17.13 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID NORTH LINE AND THE EASTERLY R.O.W. LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 70.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 23o55’37”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 29.23 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING N11o51’16”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 29.02 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE N00o03’21”W A DISTANCE OF 81.06 FEET; THENCE N89o59’00”E A DISTANCE OF 235.14 FEET; THENCE N00o03’00”W A DISTANCE OF 91.70 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 10; THENCE N89o55’43”E ALONG SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 5.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONTAINS 26,073 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. $36,520.00 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 233 / 371 PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 1 OF KAAAR SECOND SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N00o04’19”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 168.03 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID WEST LINE AND THE NORTH LINE OF PROPOSED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (R.O.W.), SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF LOT 1 N00o04’19”W A DISTANCE OF 9.93 FEET; THENCE N89o56’21”E A DISTANCE OF 5.00 FEET; THENCE S00o04’19”E A DISTANCE OF 9.93 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 115.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 33o30’35”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 67.26 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S16o49’36”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 66.30 FEET; THENCE S33o31’44”E A DISTANCE OF 5.07 FEET; THENCE S75o00’18”E A DISTANCE OF 10.46 FEET; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 295.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 19o24’41”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 99.94 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING N74o20’50”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 99.47 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE S00o35’21”E ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 10.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID EAST LINE AND THE NORTH LINE OF PROPOSED ROAD R.O.W.; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 285.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 18o20’07”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 91.20 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S74o41’48”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 90.81 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTH LINE N84o41’30”W A DISTANCE OF 11.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID NORTH LINE AND THE EAST LINE OF PROPOSED ROAD R.O.W.; THENCE N33o31’44”W ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 11.48 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 120.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 33o30’35”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 70.18 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING N16o49’36”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 69.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONTAINS 1,493 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. $28,820.00 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 234 / 371 PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 3 OF KAAAR SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 3, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY (R.O.W.) LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S00o04’14”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 3 A DISTANCE OF 5.64 FEET; THENCE S89o56’31”W A DISTANCE OF 202.32 FEET; THENCE S00o35’44”E A DISTANCE OF 214.85 FEET; THENCE N89o57’44”E A DISTANCE OF 35.00 FEET; THENCE S00o35’44”E A DISTANCE OF 25.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3, THENCE S89o57’44”W ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 55.00 FEET; THENCE N00o35’44”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3 A DISTANCE OF 232.84 FEET TO A POINT ON A SOUTHERLY LINE OF PROPOSED ROAD R.O.W.; THENCE N44o39’42”E ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE A DISTANCE OF 21.11 FEET; THENCE N89o56’31”E ALONG A SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PROPOSED ROAD R.O.W. A DISTANCE OF 203.84 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY R.O.W. LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUITHWESTERLY R.O.W. LINE AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 130.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 01o52’55”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 4.27 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S56o30’52”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 4.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONTAINS 7334 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. $35,510.00 Total= $101,365.00 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 Temporary Construction Easements between the City of Grand Island and the affected property owner for 18th Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 235 / 371 Street- Moores Creek Drainway to Diers Avenu; Project No. 2022-P-8, in the total amount of $101,365.00. Sample Motion Move to approve the temporary construction easements. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 236 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-83 WHEREAS, temporary construction easements are required by the City of Grand Island, from property described below to construct 18th Street- Moores Creek Drainway to Diers Avenue; Project No. 2022-P-8: Property Owner Legal Description Cost PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 3 OF KAAAR SECOND SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE NORTH 5.00 FEET OF SAID LOT 3. SAID TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONTAINS 931 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. $515.00 PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 10 OF KAAAR SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY (R.O.W.) LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S00o03’00”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 10 A DISTANCE OF 152.74 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID EAST LINE AND THE NORTH LINE OF PROPOSED ROAD R.O.W.; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 215.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 42o47’55”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 160.60 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S68o32’33”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 156.89 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTH LINE S89o56’31”W A DISTANCE OF 73.46 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTH LINE N58o59’10”W A DISTANCE OF 17.13 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID NORTH LINE AND THE EASTERLY R.O.W. LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 70.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 23o55’37”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 29.23 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING N11o51’16”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 29.02 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE N00o03’21”W A DISTANCE OF 81.06 FEET; THENCE N89o59’00”E A DISTANCE OF 235.14 FEET; THENCE N00o03’00”W A DISTANCE OF 91.70 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 10; THENCE N89o55’43”E ALONG SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 5.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONTAINS 26,073 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. $36,520.00 PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 1 OF KAAAR SECOND SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF N00o04’19”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 168.03 FEET $28,820.00 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 237 / 371 - 2 - TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID WEST LINE AND THE NORTH LINE OF PROPOSED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (R.O.W.), SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF LOT 1 N00o04’19”W A DISTANCE OF 9.93 FEET; THENCE N89o56’21”E A DISTANCE OF 5.00 FEET; THENCE S00o04’19”E A DISTANCE OF 9.93 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 115.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 33o30’35”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 67.26 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S16o49’36”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 66.30 FEET; THENCE S33o31’44”E A DISTANCE OF 5.07 FEET; THENCE S75o00’18”E A DISTANCE OF 10.46 FEET; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 295.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 19o24’41”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 99.94 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING N74o20’50”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 99.47 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE S00o35’21”E ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 10.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID EAST LINE AND THE NORTH LINE OF PROPOSED ROAD R.O.W.; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 285.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 18o20’07”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 91.20 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S74o41’48”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 90.81 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTH LINE N84o41’30”W A DISTANCE OF 11.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID NORTH LINE AND THE EAST LINE OF PROPOSED ROAD R.O.W.; THENCE N33o31’44”W ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 11.48 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE AROUND A CURVE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 120.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 33o30’35”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 70.18 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING N16o49’36”W FOR A DISTANCE OF 69.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONTAINS 1,493 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC A TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONSISTING OF PART OF LOT 3 OF KAAAR SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 3, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY (R.O.W.) LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF S00o04’14”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 3 A DISTANCE OF 5.64 FEET; THENCE S89o56’31”W A DISTANCE OF 202.32 FEET; THENCE S00o35’44”E A DISTANCE OF 214.85 FEET; THENCE N89o57’44”E A DISTANCE OF 35.00 FEET; THENCE S00o35’44”E A DISTANCE OF 25.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3, THENCE S89o57’44”W ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 55.00 FEET; THENCE N00o35’44”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3 A DISTANCE OF 232.84 FEET TO A POINT ON A SOUTHERLY $35,510.00 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 238 / 371 - 3 - LINE OF PROPOSED ROAD R.O.W.; THENCE N44o39’42”E ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE A DISTANCE OF 21.11 FEET; THENCE N89o56’31”E ALONG A SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PROPOSED ROAD R.O.W. A DISTANCE OF 203.84 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY R.O.W. LINE OF ASPEN CIRCLE; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUITHWESTERLY R.O.W. LINE AROUND A CURVE IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION HAVING A RADIUS OF 130.00 FEET, A DELTA ANGLE OF 01o52’55”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 4.27 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING S56o30’52”E FOR A DISTANCE OF 4.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TEMPORARY EASEMENT CONTAINS 7334 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS. Total= $101,365.00 WHEREAS, such Temporary Construction easements have 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 compensate the affected property owner for the Temporary Construction easements on the above described tracts of land. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. _______________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 239 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 240 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 241 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 242 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 243 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item G-16 #2023-84 - Approving Appointment of Representative to the Nebraska Habitat Conservation Coalition Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 244 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Approving Appointment of Representative to the Nebraska Habitat Conservation Coalition Presenter(s):Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Background The Nebraska Habitat Conservation Coalition (NHCC) was created in 2002 among 25 public entities in the state under the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement statutes. Its membership is made up of entities with interest in the water issues affecting the streams and rivers of the state including Natural Resource Districts, Public Power Districts, Irrigation Districts and cities. Attached for reference are the initial documents presented to the City Council in 2002 and the formal notification of the NHCC that the City of Grand Island had elected to participate. Discussion In accordance with the by-laws of the NHCC, each participant is to appoint a representative to the Board of Directors as described in paragraph #4 of those by-laws. From paragraph #4, “Each director and any designated alternate shall be duly and properly appointed by the respective governing bodies of each of the separate and individual parties to this Agreement…….Each board member shall serve at the pleasure of his or her respective organization. Any vacancy, which occurs in the board, shall be filled within 60 days through the appointment of a replacement by the represented party.” Utilities Director Gary Mader had been the City of Grand Island representative on the Board of Directors since the City first participated in the NHCC in 2002, and was replaced upon his retirement by Tim Luchsinger in April, 2011. With his upcoming retirement, Mr. Luchsinger will no longer be an employee of the City and it is appropriate that he be replaced on the Board of Directors. Water issues in the central reach of the Platte River are complex. As Assistant Utilities Director, Lynn Mayhew, has overall responsibility for the City’s water production facilities, including the Platte River Well Field. The Well Field provides over 95% of the municipal water supply and is the City facility most likely to be affected by future regulation and control. Having served in his position for over 10 years, Mr. Mayhew is well qualified to represent the City on the NHCC Board. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 245 / 371 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 appointment of Lynn Mayhew as the City of Grand Island representative on the NHCC Board of Directors. Sample Motion Move to approve the appointment of Lynn Mayhew to the NHCC Board of Directors to represent the City of Grand Island. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 246 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 247 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 248 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 249 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 250 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 251 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 252 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 253 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 254 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 255 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 256 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 257 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 258 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 259 / 371 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 260 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-84 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is a member of the Nebraska Habitat Conservation Coalition (NHCC); and WHEREAS, the by-laws of the NHCC require each participant to appoint a representative to the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, Tim Luchsinger, the current Utilities Director is retiring on April 6, 2023; and WHEREAS, Lynn Mayhew, Assistant Utilities Director, has the experience and knowledge to serve Grand Island on the NHCC Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to appoint Lynn Mayhew as the representative of the City of Grand Island, to the Nebraska Habitat Conservation Coalition Board of Directors. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023 _______________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 261 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item I-1 #2023-85 - Consideration of Approving Amendments for Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area No. 34 for Redevelopment of Property Located North of 13th St and East of the Moores Creek Drainway in Grand Island, Nebraska (being subdivided as Millennial Estates Subdivision) for Residential Purposes (Starostka) This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1. Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 262 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-85 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and city of the first class, has determined it be desirable to undertake and carry out urban redevelopment projects in areas of the City which are determined to be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, the Nebraska Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21, Nebraska Reissue Revised Statutes of 2007, as amended (the "Act"), prescribes the requirements and procedures for the planning and implementation of redevelopment projects; and WHEREAS, the City has previously declared Redevelopment Area No. 34 of the City to be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the "Authority"), has prepared an Amended Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section 18-2111 of the Act, and recommended the Amended Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Commission of the City; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City reviewed the Amended Redevelopment Plan pursuant to the Act and submitted its recommendations, to the City, pursuant to Section 18-2114 of the Act; and WHEREAS, following consideration of the recommendations of the Authority to the Planning Commission, the recommendations of the Planning Commission to the City, and following the public hearing with respect to the Amended Redevelopment Plan, the City approved the Plan; and WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City by the Authority for approval a specific Redevelopment Project within the Amended Redevelopment Plan and as authorized in the Amended Redevelopment Plan, such project to be as follows: to redevelop property residential purposes including necessary costs for acquisition, streets, site work/grading, utilities and trails along with eligible planning expenses and fees associated with the redevelopment project and that such project would not be economically feasible without such aid as is proposed within the Amended Redevelopment Plan. All redevelopment activities will occur in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and WHEREAS, the City published notices of a public hearing and mailed notices as required pursuant to Section 18-2115 of the Act and has, on the date of the Resolution held a public hearing on the proposal to amend the Redevelopment Plan to include the Redevelopment Project described above. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska: Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 263 / 371 1.The Amended Redevelopment Plan of the City approved for Redevelopment Area No. 34 in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, including the Redevelopment Project described above, is hereby determined to be feasible and in conformity with the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island as a whole and the Redevelopment Plan, including the Redevelopment Project identified above, is in conformity with the legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the Act; and it is hereby found and determined that (a) the redevelopment project in the plan would not be economically feasible without the use of tax-increment financing, (b) the redevelopment project would not occur in the community redevelopment area without the use of tax-increment financing, and (c) the costs and benefits of the redevelopment 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 City and have been found to be in the long-term best interest of the community impacted by the redevelopment project. The City acknowledges receipt of notice of intent to enter into the Redevelopment Contract in accordance with Section 18-2119 of the Act and of the recommendations of the Authority and the Planning Commission. 2.Approval of the Amended Redevelopment Plan is hereby ratified and reaffirmed, as amended by this Resolution, and the Authority is hereby directed to implement the Amended Redevelopment Plan in accordance with the Act. 3.Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, ad valorem taxes levied upon real property in the Redevelopment Project included or authorized in the Plan which is described above shall be divided, for a period not to exceed 15 years after the effective date of this provision, which effective date shall set by the Community Redevelopment Authority in the redevelopment contract as follows: a.That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed each year by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation (as defined in the Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and b.That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the Redevelopment Project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and, when collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of, the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes or advances of money to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, such Redevelopment Project. When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness, including interest and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such Redevelopment Project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies. c.The CRA is authorized and directed to execute and file with the Treasurer and Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska, an Allocation Agreement and Notice of Pledge of Taxes with respect to each Redevelopment Project. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 264 / 371 4.The City hereby finds and determines that the proposed land uses and building requirements in the Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purposes of accomplishing, in accordance with the general plan for development of the City, 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 a healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreation 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 unsanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023 _______________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 265 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item I-2 #2023-86 - Consideration of Approving Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area No. 31 to Allow for Redevelopment of Property Located South of South Street on Henry and Ada Streets (1703 Henry St. and 1703 Ada St.) in Grand Island, Nebraska for Residential Purposes (JBA Ventures LLC) This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2. Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 266 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-86 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and city of the first class, has determined it be desirable to undertake and carry out urban redevelopment projects in areas of the City which are determined to be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, the Nebraska Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21, Nebraska Reissue Revised Statutes of 2007, as amended (the "Act"), prescribes the requirements and procedures for the planning and implementation of redevelopment projects; and WHEREAS, the City has previously declared Redevelopment Area No. 31 of the City to be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the "Authority"), has prepared a Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section 18-2111 of the Act, and recommended the Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Commission of the City; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City reviewed Redevelopment Plan pursuant to the Act and submitted its recommendations, to the City, pursuant to Section 18-2114 of the Act; and WHEREAS, following consideration of the recommendations of the Authority to the Planning Commission, the recommendations of the Planning Commission to the City, and following the public hearing with respect to the Redevelopment Plan, the City approved the Plan; and WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City by the Authority for approval a specific Redevelopment Project within the Redevelopment Plan and as authorized in the Redevelopment Plan, such project to be as follows: to redevelop property residential purposes including necessary costs for acquisition, demolition, private streets, site work/grading, and utilities along with eligible planning expenses and fees associated with the redevelopment project and that such project would not be economically feasible without such aid as is proposed within the Redevelopment Plan. All redevelopment activities will occur in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and WHEREAS, the City published notices of a public hearing and mailed notices as required pursuant to Section 18-2115 of the Act and has, on the date of the Resolution held a public hearing on the proposal to approve the Redevelopment Plan to include the Redevelopment Project described above. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska: Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 267 / 371 1.The Redevelopment Plan of the City approved for Redevelopment Area No. 31 in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, including the Redevelopment Project described above, is hereby determined to be feasible and in conformity with the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island as a whole and the Redevelopment Plan, including the Redevelopment Project identified above, is in conformity with the legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the Act; and it is hereby found and determined that (a) the redevelopment project in the plan would not be economically feasible without the use of tax-increment financing, (b) the redevelopment project would not occur in the community redevelopment area without the use of tax-increment financing, and (c) the costs and benefits of the redevelopment 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 City and have been found to be in the long-term best interest of the community impacted by the redevelopment project. The City acknowledges receipt of notice of intent to enter into the Redevelopment Contract in accordance with Section 18-2119 of the Act and of the recommendations of the Authority and the Planning Commission. 2.Approval of the Redevelopment Plan is hereby ratified and affirmed by this Resolution, and the Authority is hereby directed to implement the Redevelopment Plan in accordance with the Act. 3.Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, ad valorem taxes levied upon real property in the Redevelopment Project included or authorized in the Plan which is described above shall be divided, for a period not to exceed 15 years after the effective date of this provision, which effective date shall set by the Community Redevelopment Authority in the redevelopment contract as follows: a.That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed each year by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation (as defined in the Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and b.That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the Redevelopment Project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and, when collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of, the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes or advances of money to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, such Redevelopment Project. When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness, including interest and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such Redevelopment Project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies. c.The CRA is authorized and directed to execute and file with the Treasurer and Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska, an Allocation Agreement and Notice of Pledge of Taxes with respect to each Redevelopment Project. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 268 / 371 4.The City hereby finds and determines that the proposed land uses and building requirements in the Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purposes of accomplishing, in accordance with the general plan for development of the City, 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 a healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreation 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 unsanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023 _______________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 269 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item I-3 #2023-87 - Consideration of Approval of Transit Development Plan Staff Contact: Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 270 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Charley Falmlen, Transit Program Manager Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Approval of Transit Development Plan Presenter(s):Keith Kurz PE, Interim Public Works Director Background The City of Grand Island is a designated recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Urban Transit Funding. Due to this designation, the Transit Division is responsible for maintaining current long-term and short-term plans for the use of 5307 funding, including a Financial Plan (FTA Circular 5010.1E, Chapter VI, Section 4.) The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) serves as the formal transportation planning body for the greater Grand Island metropolitan region and therefore partners with the Transit Division in planning projects. A Transit Development Plan (TDP) generally addresses transit and mobility needs, cost and revenue projections, community transit goals and objectives, and potential future scenarios over 10- year and 20-year horizons. Additionally, a Financial Plan helps to ensure the financial health of transit agencies and the quality of service that they are able to provide. A continually updated financial plan is the centerpiece of sound capital investment planning for any transit agency. The City of Grand Island has elected to include a Financial Plan in the TDP. Discussion The Transit Division and GIAMPO began working with HDR, Inc., on the Transit Development Plan (TDP), known as GO GI Transit, in October 2021. The TDP process started with data collection on Grand Island’s transit system, CRANE Public Transit, to evaluate the existing system and establish the baseline conditions for use in later portions of the TDP. The data collected was used to establish a variety of scenarios for potential future use. The final step in the TDP process was development of an implementation plan for the preferred scenario and a financial analysis of this scenario to capture both funded and unmet needs. Throughout the TDP planning process, three (3) phases of public and stakeholder outreach were conducted to collect stakeholder and public feedback and guide the TDP vision. Each phase of engagement targeted different segments including existing riders, potential riders, and key area stakeholders. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 271 / 371 The TDP encompasses the years 2023 through 2045. The year 2045 is used to align the goals of this TDP with the goals and objectives presented in the GIAMPO 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). 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 Transit Development Plan as presented. Sample Motion Move to approve the Transit Development Plan as presented. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 272 / 371 2045 Transit Development Plan GO Grand Island Transit Final Report February 2023 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 273 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 i GGO GI Transit Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1 Chapter 2 – Baseline Conditions ................................................................................................................ 3 Chapter 3 – Existing Transit Service ........................................................................................................ 36 Chapter 4 – Peer Review .......................................................................................................................... 37 Chapter 5 – Situational Appraisal ............................................................................................................ 46 Chapter 6 – Goals and Objectives ........................................................................................................... 51 Chapter 7 – Public Involvement ............................................................................................................... 53 Chapter 8 – Scenario Evaluation ............................................................................................................. 64 Chapter 9 – Financial and Implementation Plan .................................................................................... 76 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................. 85 Appendix A .................................................................................................................................................... A Appendix B .................................................................................................................................................... B Appendix C .................................................................................................................................................... C Appendix D .................................................................................................................................................. D FFigures Figure 1: CRANE Service Area ..................................................................................................................... 4 Figure 2: Existing Land Use ......................................................................................................................... 5 Figure 3: Future Land Use ........................................................................................................................... 6 Figure 4: Activity Centers ............................................................................................................................. 8 Figure 5: Affordable Housing Subdivisions.............................................................................................. 10 Figure 6: Existing Population Density ...................................................................................................... 12 Figure 7: Future Population Density ........................................................................................................ 13 Figure 8: Major Employers ........................................................................................................................ 15 Figure 9: Existing Employment Density ................................................................................................... 16 Figure 10: Future Employment Density ................................................................................................... 17 Figure 11: Commute Mode Share for Grand Island Workers ................................................................. 18 Figure 12: Length of Commute for Grand Island Workers ..................................................................... 19 Figure 13: Time of Commute Departure for Grand Island Workers ....................................................... 19 Figure 14: Trip Origins Density ................................................................................................................. 21 Figure 15: Trip Destinations Density ....................................................................................................... 22 Figure 16: Inflow and Outflow Commuting for Grand Island .................................................................. 23 Figure 17: Educational Attainment for Grand Island, the State of Nebraska, and the United States . 24 Figure 18: Age Distribution for Grand Island ........................................................................................... 25 Figure 19: Population Under 18 Years of Age ......................................................................................... 27 Figure 20: Population Over 65 Years of Age ........................................................................................... 28 Figure 21: Population with a Disability .................................................................................................... 29 Figure 22: Minority Population ................................................................................................................. 31 Figure 23: Population Living Below the Poverty Line .............................................................................. 32 Figure 24: Zero Car Households .............................................................................................................. 33 Figure 25: Transit Propensity Index ......................................................................................................... 35 Figure 26: CRANE Annual Ridership, 2015-2021 .................................................................................. 37 Figure 27: RIDE Service Area ................................................................................................................... 41 Figure 28: Guiding Principles ................................................................................................................... 51 Figure 29: Focus Group Responses to Constituents Use of CRANE ...................................................... 54 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 274 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 ii GGO GI Transit Figure 30: Key Stakeholder Preferences for GO GI Transit Scenarios .................................................. 59 Figure 31: CRANE Bus .............................................................................................................................. 67 Figure 32: Mobility on Demand Software ................................................................................................ 68 Figure 33: Potential Fixed Route Service Map ........................................................................................ 70 Figure 34: Annual Operating Costs (Millions) .......................................................................................... 71 Figure 35: Annual Ridership (Passenger Trips) ....................................................................................... 72 Figure 36: Operating Cost per Passenger Trip ........................................................................................ 72 Figure 37: Proposed Grand Island/Hastings/Kearney Intercity Bus Routes ........................................ 79 Figure 38: Proposed Intercity Bus Service Routes for Grand Island ..................................................... 80 Figure 39: Additional State and Local Funding Needs for the Baseline and Enhanced Service Scenarios ................................................................................................................................................... 85 TTables Table 1: Report Organization ....................................................................................................................... 2 Table 2: Example Major Activity Centers .................................................................................................... 7 Table 3: Population Projects for Grand Island and Hall County ............................................................. 11 Table 4: Major Employers in Grand Island .............................................................................................. 14 Table 5: Employment Projections for Grand Island and Hall County ..................................................... 14 Table 6: Minority Populations in Grand Island ........................................................................................ 30 Table 7: CRANE Fare Structure ................................................................................................................ 36 Table 8: Peer Transit Systems .................................................................................................................. 38 Table 9: Summary of Peer Review Performance Measures ................................................................... 42 Table 10: Summary of Peer Review Effectiveness Measures ................................................................ 43 Table 11: Summary of Peer Review Efficiency Measures ...................................................................... 43 Table 12: Peer Review Summary ............................................................................................................. 45 Table 13: Federal, State, and Local Plans Reviewed ............................................................................. 46 Table 14: Regional Transit Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study Implementation Plan ............... 48 Table 15: LRTP Goals and Objectives ...................................................................................................... 49 Table 16: Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................................... 52 Table 17: Grouping of Key Stakeholders for the GO GI Transit Plan Focus Group Meetings .............. 53 Table 18: Barriers Identification Activity Comments .............................................................................. 55 Table 19: MOD Activity Comments .......................................................................................................... 58 Table 20: Scenario Description ................................................................................................................ 64 Table 21: General Growth Assumptions .................................................................................................. 65 Table 22: 2019 Performance Metrics ..................................................................................................... 65 Table 23: 2022 Forecasted Ridership ..................................................................................................... 65 Table 24: Baseline Service Characteristics ............................................................................................. 66 Table 25: Scenario 1: Enhanced Service Elements ................................................................................ 66 Table 26: Scenario 3: Fixed Route Service Characteristics ................................................................... 69 Table 27: Performance Measures ........................................................................................................... 71 Table 28: Scenario Evaluation ................................................................................................................. 75 Table 29: Total Revenues and Costs for FY2022 ................................................................................... 77 Table 30: Future Funding for the Baseline Scenario .............................................................................. 83 Table 31: Future Funding for the Enhanced Service Scenario .............................................................. 84 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 275 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 1 GGO GI Transit CChapter 1 – Introduction The Transit Development Plan (TDP) is a planning and development guidance document encompassing the years 2023 through 2045. The year 2045 is used to align the goals of this TDP with the goals and objectives presented in the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The TDP addresses transit and mobility needs, cost and revenue projections, community transit goals and objectives, and potential future scenarios. The plan will develop 10-year and 20-year elements that fall within that 2045-time horizon. The TDP will be adopted by the City of Grand Island. Grand Island GO Transit The City of Grand Island (GI) is leading the development of the GI TDP initiative, known as GO GI Transit. The GO GI Transit initiative launched in October 2021 and was completed in early 2023. Data was first collected on Grand Island’s transit system, CRANE, to evaluate the existing system and establish the baseline conditions for use in later portions of the TDP. The data collected was used to establish a variety of scenarios for potential future use. The scenarios were compared to the baseline scenario to evaluate their potential effectiveness. The final step in the TDP process was development of an implementation plan for the preferred scenario and a financial analysis of this scenario to capture both funded and unmet needs. Throughout the TDP planning process, three phases of public and stakeholder outreach were conducted to collect stakeholder and public feedback and guide the TDP vision. Each phase of engagement targeted different segments including existing riders, potential riders, and key area stakeholders. Background and History In 2013, the City of Grand Island became a provider of transit services for the Urbanized Area of Grand Island, allowing the service to receive urban transportation funds (Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 funding). Prior to 2013, public transportation was administered by Hall County. A rebranding of the Hall County Public Transportation service was completed in February of 2019 when the service was renamed Central Ride Agency of Nebraska (CRANE) in an effort to promote transit service improvements. The name change was initiated as part of the 2017 needs analysis conducted through coordinated efforts between the City, Hall County and the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO). Today, CRANE provides demand-response service within the Grand Island city limits and to other areas of Hall County, including Alda, Wood River, Cairo, and Doniphan. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 276 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 2 GGO GI Transit RReport Organization The TDP final report is organized into nine chapters. A brief description of these chapters can be found in Table 1. Table 1: Report Organization CHAPTER 1 |INTRODUCTION •Introduction provides background on the TDP process and brief history on CRANE service. CHAPTER 2 |BASELINE CONDITIONS •Baseline Conditions discusses local physical, economic, and demographic conditions related to CRANE"s existing transit service. CHAPTER 3 |EXISTING TRANSIT SERVICE •Existing Transit Service includes the span of service, service description, and an assessment of current performance of the system. CHAPTER 4 |PEER REVIEW •Peer Review provides a comparison of CRANE with peer transit agencies. CHAPTER 5 | SITUATIONAL APPRAISAL •Situational Appraisal reviews the existing Federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and studies relevant to the Transit Development Plan. CHAPTER 6 |GOALS AND OBJECTIVES •Goals and Objectives presents the community vision that was identified and vetted by CRANE partners and the general public. CHAPTER 7 |PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT •Public Involvement provides a summary of the public engagment activities and results and summarizes public outreach events and surveys conducted. CHAPTER 8 |SCENARIO EVALUATION •Scenario Evaluation describes the process used to conduct a thorough and objective evaluation of the range of alternatives, and a comparison of each scenario’s performance relative to the baseline scenario. CHAPTER 9 |FINANCIAL AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN •Financial and Implementation Plan discusses historic revenue trends and the process used to forecast future revenues which forms the basis of the implementation plan that provides guidance for implementing future transit improvements. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 277 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 3 GGO GI Transit CChapter 2 – Baseline Conditions This chapter of the TDP, outlines the physical, economic, and demographic setting in which CRANE is currently operating. The Baseline Conditions provide context for the assessment of existing services and sets the groundwork for the scenarios presented in later chapters of this report. These baseline conditions, serve as a starting point for gauging the potential effectiveness of these scenarios. Study Area The City of Grand Island is in central Nebraska, accessible to Interstate 80, US Highways 281, 30, and 34, and Nebraska Highway 2, as well as the Central Nebraska Regional Airport. Access to these major highways has allowed Grand Island to become a hub for Central Nebraska. The area offers extensive commercial, entertainment, and recreational spaces for residents and provides critical services, such as health and other medical services, to the 30-plus rural communities within a 90-mile surrounding area. For this TDP, the study area includes the City of Grand Island boundaries to align with the CRANE service area for urban service. The Urbanized Area, based on the 2010 Census, and the City Boundaries are presented in Figure 1. Existing and Future Land Use Analysis of current land uses and trends in public transportation indicate that the two are interconnected and should be considered in the development of future transportation networks. The greater the density of compatible land uses, the greater the propensity of non-auto modes like transit, walking, and biking. An adequate mix of residential, retail, mixed-use, commercial/office, and recreational land uses, creates a synergy of places where people originate from and go to. Figure 2 shows the existing land uses (ELUs) in the study area. A large portion of land is public or agricultural. The Grand Island Central Regional Airport is located on over 1,800 acres of public land in the northeast portion of the service area. Agricultural uses are also prominent in Grand Island. Commercial land use is highly concentrated along Highway 281 and along south Locust Street. Figure 3 presents the future land uses (FLUs) for the study area. The FLUs building on existing uses, with the land uses being predominantly agricultural and recreational/public with clusters of commercial and residential. However, the future land use does indicate increased residential, commercial, and manufacturing areas throughout Grand Island. This indicates an anticipation in population and job growth as new businesses move into the area while inducing the construction of dwelling units. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 278 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 4 GGO GI Transit Source: City of Grand Island Figure 1: CRANE Service Area Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 279 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 5 GGO GI Transit Source: City of Grand Island Figure 2: Existing Land Use Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 280 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 6 GGO GI Transit Source: City of Grand Island Figure 3: Future Land Use Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 281 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 7 GGO GI Transit MMajor Activity Centers Major travel attractors and generators in Grand Island include activity centers that act as common origins and destinations for transportation and transit trips. In addition to work places and residences, Activity centers are some of the highest transit trip generators in Grand Island. These include medical centers, recreation, shopping, or government facilities. Table 2 presents examples of each of these major Activity Centers by type within the City of Grand Island. The location of these and other activity centers within the City Limits are presented in Figure 4. As seen in the figure, these activity centers are distributed throughout the city limits, but many are clustered in central and southeastern Grand Island. Table 2: Example Major Activity Centers Activity Center Type Activity Centers Airport x Central Nebraska Regional Airport Government FFacilities x Hall County Courthouse x City Hall Recreation x Island Oasis Water Park x Fonner Park x Stuhr Museum x Ryder Park x Eagle Scout Park x George Park x Lions Park x Stolley Park x Pier Park x Hall County Park Medical Centers//Hospital x VA Nebraska Hospital x St. Francis Medical Center x St. Francis Memorial Health Center x Grand Island Surgery Center x Grand Island Regional Medical Center Grocery x Sam’s Club x Walmart Supercenter x Hy-Vee Grocery x Super Saver Retail x Conestoga Mall x Northwest Commons x Downtown Grand Island Education x Career Pathways Institute x Central Community College x Grand Island Public Schools Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 282 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 8 GGO GI Transit Source: City of Grand Island Figure 4: Activity Centers Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 283 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 9 GGO GI Transit AAffordable Housing Affordable housing allows for families to incur a reasonable cost of living while still having money left over for other activities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines housing as affordable when it consumes no more than 30 percent of a household’s income. For this analysis, affordable housing refers to housing units that are affordable by those populations whose income is below the median household income. When considering the transportation network and future connections, populations below the median household income and who reside in low-income neighborhoods are more likely to need public transportation than those who do not. Figure 5 presents the affordable housing locations for the service area, which were identified through interviews with city staff during the development of the 2045 LRTP. The service area has four subdivisions meeting this criterion. The Orchard, Lassonde, and Fifth St. subdivisions are in the Northeast region of Grand Island near the airport while Copper Creek is an affordable housing subdivision located on the western portion of the city. While not necessarily open to the public, the Veterans Home Liberty Campus also offers affordable housing through the Veterans Legacy Program. Hall County Housing Authority Hall County Housing Authority (HCHA) manages and operates federally subsidized public housing programs. HCHA currently manages 394 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and site homes throughout the County; rent is generally based upon 30 percent of the family’s adjusted income (restrictions apply).1 Liberty Campus Liberty Campus, which is the site of the former Grand Island Veterans Home that relocated to Kearney, Nebraska in 2018, is currently being redeveloped to serve as senior and low-income housing, as well as rental properties. Plans for the site’s redevelopment also include space for office, commercial, educational, and medical uses.2 Source: KHGI 1 Hall County Housing Authority, About 2 Help Foundation of Omaha, Grand Island Liberty Campus Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 284 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 10 GGO GI Transit Source: City of Grand Island Figure 5: Affordable Housing Subdivisions Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 285 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 11 GGO GI Transit PPopulation and Employment Growth Population and employment densities are an important indicator of potential transit demand. High density neighborhoods are often characterized by multi-family housing or single-family housing on small lots with less parking and smaller setbacks than lower density neighborhoods. This combination of walkable design and a mix of land uses contribute to a greater viability for people choosing to bike, walk, or use transit in these higher density areas. In addition, higher density areas will have more people living within walking distance of a given transit stop than in lower density areas, thereby increasing the potential demand for public transit. Population Profile The Hall County and City of Grand Island populations have shown steady growth since 1990. Based on historic population data gathered from the United States Census, the estimated population growth was held constant at an annual growth rate of approximately 0.73% for Hall County and an approximate annual growth rate of 0.84% for the City of Grand Island. According to 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, the population of the City of Grand Island was 51,147. This base year population was used in combination with Census data and Woods and Poole projections for Hall County to anticipate future growth. Table 3 presents the projections for horizon year 2045. Table 3: Population Projects for Grand Island and Hall County Area Population Estimate Percent Change 2020 2045 2020-- 22045 Grand Island 51,576 63,561 23% Hall County 61,709 73,923 20% Source: United States Census, Grand Island Area MPO 2045 LRTP, Woods & Poole Economics Figure 6 presents the existing population density by block group while FFigure 7 shows the forecasted population density, also by block group, for the year 2045 based on the growth rate used in the 2045 LRTP; in addition to the growth rates, forecasted growth was allocated to the block groups identified as growth areas in the 2045 LRTP. In addition to the continued growth on the fringes of the city identified in the LRTP, an increase in population density is anticipated immediately north of downtown. One contributing factor for population growth in this area is the community development initiative to revitalize areas around 4th and 5th Street. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding was used to improve sidewalks, curbs, and support ADA accessibility3. CDBG funding was also used to renovate Lion’s Club Park. 3 City of Grand Island, June 24, 2014, City Council Session Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 286 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 12 GGO GI Transit Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Figure 6: Existing Population Density Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 287 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 13 GGO GI Transit Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates, Grand Island Area MPO 2045 LRTP Figure 7: Future Population Density Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 288 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 14 GGO GI Transit EEmployment Profile The most common trip type for transit users is their commute to work. This trip is especially important for those transit dependent populations with no other means of completing their commute. Areas with major employers and high employment densities contribute to higher transit usage, especially in densely populated block groups. The existence of major employment centers is an indicator of potential transit demand due to the high number of trips destined for work. These areas tend to have more traffic congestion, which could incentivize public transit use to get to and from work. The economy of Grand Island, NE employs 26,000 people with the largest industries in Grand Island being Manufacturing, Health Care & Social Assistance, and Retail Trade. The top employers in Grand Island are summarized in Table 4 and can be found in FFigure 8. JBS, a food processing plant, is the largest employer in the service area4. Table 4: Major Employers in Grand Island ID Employer Population 1 JBS 3,400 2 Grand Island Public Schools 1,500 3 CHI Health St. Francis 1,300 4 Hornady Manufacturing 751 5 CHN Industrial America (GI locations) 687 6 Walmart (GI locations) 662 7 Chief Industries (GI locations) 650 8 McCain Foods (GI locations) 550 9 City of Grand Island 535 Source: Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate of the City of Grand Island Nebraska was approximately 3.4% in 2019, which was slightly higher than the statewide unemployment rate of 2.9% for the same year. Table 5: Employment Projections for Grand Island and Hall County Area Employment EEstimate Percent Change 2020 2045 2020-- 22045 Grand Island 33,443 41,590 24% Hall County 45,702 55,776 22% Source: United States Census, Grand Island Area MPO 2045 LRTP, Woods & Poole Economics Figure 9 presents the existing employment density with FFigure 10 presenting the forecasted employment density for the year 2045. Most of the job growth is concentrated at the retail-heavy businesses along the Highway 281 corridor, the retail located downtown, and industrial concentrations at the intersection of Highway 30 and Highway 281, as well as east of the city. Similar to forecasted population density, employment growth was allocated based on growth areas identified in the 2045 LRTP. 4 https://www.grandisland.org/relocate-expand/workforce/top-employers.html Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 289 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 15 GGO GI Transit Source: Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Figure 8: Major Employers Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 290 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 16 GGO GI Transit Source: Woods and Poole Economics, Inc. Figure 9: Existing Employment Density Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 291 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 17 GGO GI Transit Source: Woods and Poole Economics, Inc. Figure 10: Future Employment Density Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 292 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 18 GGO GI Transit TTravel and Mobility Characteristics To identify areas where service is needed, it is important to determine traffic patterns and what users need from public transportation to consider it a realistic option. Journey-to-Work Characteristics Understanding how and when workers travel to their workplace and utilize transportation amenities and infrastructure can help inform decisions about transportation and mobility needs for the region. Figure 11 through FFigure 13 summarize journey-to-work characteristics for Grand Island workers. The average commute to work time is 17.4 minutes. As shown in Figure 11, most Grand Island residents drive alone to work in a private vehicle (83.1%), with carpooling being the next largest share of commutes (8.6%). Walking (1.9%) and public transit (0.3%) are the least used mode for commutes in Grand Island. Figure 11: Commute Mode Share for Grand Island Workers Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Nearly half of Grand Island’s workers have a daily commute of 20 minutes or less while roughly 70 percent of workers have a daily commute of 30 minutes or less, as seen in Figure 12. Based on ACS data for the year 2019, approximately 60 percent of Grand Island’s workers begin their commute trip between 6 AM and 8 AM while nearly 25 percent of commuters leave for work between 9 AM and 12 PM.Figure 13 summarizes this breakdown of departure times for Grand Island workers.. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 293 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 19 GGO GI Transit Figure 12: Length of Commute for Grand Island Workers Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Figure 13: Time of Commute Departure for Grand Island Workers Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 294 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 20 GGO GI Transit OOrigin/Destination Origin-Destination (OD) data provides insight into travel patterns by highlighting where people begin their trips and where they end their trips. OD data is used to identify potential destinations that attract high numbers of trips, as well as potential locations where higher numbers of trips begin. Based on the pairings of these origins and destinations associated with higher travel demand, strategies that improve mobility and accessibility to these locations can be identified. Replica is a big data platform that provides OD data used to determine travel patterns in an area of interest. Figure 14 presents a heatmap of the trip origin for all trips within the city limits, showing that many trips originate in the highly residential areas in the east side of the city. Figure 15 presents a heatmap of the destinations for all trips, indicating high trip densities around Hiland Dairy Foods company, Central Community College, and the retail areas downtown. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 295 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 21 GGO GI Transit Figure 14: Trip Origins Density Source: Replica, 2020-2021 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 296 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 22 GGO GI Transit Figure 15: Trip Destinations Density Source: Replica, 2020-2021 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 297 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 23 GGO GI Transit OOn The Map Analysis To understand the commuting travel patterns within the study area, an assessment using On-The-Map was conducted. On-The-Map was developed through a partnership between the United States Census Bureau and all 50 states through the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) program. The LEHD program combines employment data from payroll tax information maintained by states and data from censuses and surveys. From this data, the program creates statistics on employment and job flows at detailed levels of geography and industry and for different demographic groups. Figure 16 presents worker flow dynamics for Grand Island in year 2019 symbolized by arrows. Over 16,000 workers live and work in Grand Island, as represented by the circular arrow. Over 13,000 workers are employed in Grand Island but live outside the County, while about 8,000 workers are employed outside of the city but reside in Grand Island. Figure 16: Inflow and Outflow Commuting for Grand Island Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Program Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 298 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 24 GGO GI Transit AArea Demographics It is important to understand the make-up and demographics of the community that transit intends to serve. This includes understanding the makeup and location of underserved populations, minorities, elderly and younger groups, and income levels. Median Household Income The median household income in the City of Grand Island is $54,965 (ACS 2019 5-year Estimates). This is lower than both the state median household income of $61,439 and the national median household income of $65,712. When compared to 2018 data, Grand Island households demonstrate growth in median household in income, with a 4% increase from the 2018 median household income level. Educational attainment Approximately 83% of Grand Island residents over the age of 25 have graduated with a high school diploma or higher as shown in Figure 17. A higher percentage of the population in Grand Island has attended college but did not receive a degree when compared to the rest of the state and the nation. However, a lower percent of the population has obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. Figure 17: Educational Attainment for Grand Island, the State of Nebraska, and the United States Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Age and Gender Distribution The average age for Grand Island residents in 2019, according to 5-year ACS estimates, was just under 35 years. This is slightly lower than the average age for Nebraska residents, at 36 years, and significantly lower than the national average of just over 38 years. The highest proportion, 13.7 percent, of Grand Island’s residents are in the 25 to 34 years of age range while the second highest proportion of residents fall in the 35 to 44 years of age range. Roughly 6.6 percent of Grand Island Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 299 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 25 GGO GI Transit residents are above the age of 75 while 15.7 percent are 9 years of age or younger. The age distribution is presented in FFigure 18. The gender distribution of Grand Island’s residents is 50.4 percent male and 49.6 percent female based on ACS 2019 5-year estimates data. Figure 18: Age Distribution for Grand Island Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Underserved Populations Underserved populations have a higher potential for public transit use. Classifying areas as underserved is based on several factors that are typical indicators of disadvantaged groups. These factors include population under the age of 18 and over the age of 65, disabled persons, minority populations, those living below the poverty line, and zero-vehicle households. Elderly and Youth Populations Populations under the age of 18 are more likely to use public transportation as they often have limited access to personal vehicles or do not have a valid driver’s license. Areas with high youth populations require additional consideration as one component of underserved populations. Figure 19 shows clusters of youth populations east of Fonner Park and near Northwest High School. Additional youth population clusters are found east of Broadwell Avenue, west of Sycamore Street, north of 7th Street and south of 10th Street. Elderly populations (over the age of 65) generally use public transportation for medical visits and shopping. This population is also considerably more likely to become disabled, especially with illnesses and disabilities that are brought on by aging such as impaired vision, hearing loss, and injuries that may limit their ability to operate a personal vehicle. Figure 20 shows high elderly populations located Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 300 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 26 GGO GI Transit North of West Capital Avenue near Eagle Scout Park, along North Sycamore Street, and near Emerald Nursing and Rehab Lakeview. DDisabled Population The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a person with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity. Often, this limitation may hinder the person’s ability to drive a personal vehicle, creating a dependence on public transportation as a means of mobility. According to ACS 2019 5-year Estimates, 12.4% of the population of Grand Island have a disability. Like the elderly population distribution, Figure 21 indicates that there is a high disabled population located in central Grand Island which serves as an opportunity to leverage transit service to address populations with limited mobility. Due to data availability limitations, disability data in Figure 21 is shown at the census tract level. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 301 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 27 GGO GI Transit Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Figure 19: Population Under 18 Years of Age Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 302 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 28 GGO GI Transit Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Figure 20: Population Over 65 Years of Age Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 303 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 29 GGO GI Transit Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Figure 21: Population with a Disability Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 304 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 30 GGO GI Transit MMinority Population Minority populations are more transit dependent than some other populations based on a variety of characteristics. Minority populations are more likely to live in densely populated inner-city communities, less likely to have access to a vehicle, and more likely to live farther from their places of employment when compared to non-minority populations. The City of Grand Island is predominately White as presented in Table 6. The service also has a high Hispanic or Latino population at 31.6% according to 2014-2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Table 6: Minority Populations in Grand Island Race Grannd Island Percent of Population White Alone, Non--Hispanic 31,715 62.0% Black or African American 1,498 2.9% American Indian and Alaska Native 243 0.5% Asian 640 1.3% Hispanic of Latino 16,174 31.6% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific IIslander 380 0.8% Some other race 77 0.2% Two or more races 663 1.4% Two races excluding some other races 489 0.9% Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Figure 22 presents the minority population within the service area. The data indicates that minority populations are densely concentrated on the eastern side of the service area, especially near McCain Foods, the 8th largest employer for the area. Population Below Poverty Line The poverty line is the income threshold below which a person would be living in poverty. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold, then every individual in it is considered in poverty. Population below the poverty line is one of the primary components in determining underserved populations. According to ACS 2019 5-year estimates 12.8% of Grand Island residents are below the poverty line. Figure 23 presents areas with populations with 15% or higher below the poverty line. These populations are concentrated in two areas, the first cluster is located between Ryder Park and Capital Avenue in the north and the second is on the northeastern part of the city, beginning downtown and extending toward Merrick County. Zero-Vehicle Population Historically, the rate of households with zero vehicles available has decreased over time as the affordability and availability of motor vehicles has increased. Those households that continue to exist as zero-vehicle households either by choice or out of necessity, are heavily dependent on public transportation. Figure 24 shows those households that do not have access to a personal vehicle. These populations are concentrated between North Broadwell Avenue and St. Paul Road. A second cluster of zero-vehicle households is found west of Sycamore Street between 4th and 7th Streets. Due to data availability limitations, zero-vehicle household data is shown at the census tract level. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 305 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 31 GGO GI Transit Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Figure 22: Minority Population Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 306 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 32 GGO GI Transit Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Figure 23: Population Living Below the Poverty Line Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 307 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 33 GGO GI Transit Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Figure 24: Zero Car Households Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 308 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 34 GGO GI Transit TTransit Propensity The transit propensity index, as presented in FFigure 25, included an evaluation of six socio-economic indicators. To help define under-served populations, the following Census block group level population and household data from the 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates were used: x Population Under 18: Percentage of population 18 or below; x Population Over 65: Percentage of population age 65 or above; x Population with a Disability: Percentage of population with a cognitive or physical disability; x Minority Population: Percentage of minority population; x Population Below Poverty Level: Percentage of population below poverty level; x Households with zero vehicles:Percentage of households with no access to a personal vehicle. The analysis used a threshold for each of the above indicators, so that those census block groups that had a greater value than the mean value for any given indicator was given a score of one (1). The scores for the individual categories were then totaled across the six socio-economic indicators to generate a composite transit propensity score. For example, if a census block group had an above average number of people below poverty level and an above average number of households with no access to a personal vehicle, the census block group was given a score of two (2). The Propensity Score range has a maximum possible high score of six (6), indicating above average values for each of the six socio-economic indicators, and a minimum possible low propensity score of zero (0), which would indicate no above average values. The resulting index highlights potentially high demand for public transit throughout much of the City of Grand Island. Block groups located along Capital Avenue, in downtown Grand Island, and south of Highway 34 demonstrated some of the highest propensity for transit use while block groups in the western part of urban area illustrated a lower propensity for transit usage. The block groups exhibiting higher propensity for transit use will be considered as priority areas for focusing system improvements. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 309 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 35 GGO GI Transit Source: ACS 2019 5-year Estimates Figure 25: Transit Propensity Index Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 310 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 36 GGO GI Transit CChapter 3 – Existing Transit Service The existing transit service is an assessment of the service that is currently being provided and conditions in which they operate. This service analysis is done to develop a no-build base scenario as a starting point for future scenario recommendations. Service Overview CRANE is a public transit service that provides approximately 29,000 trips per year within the service area. Passengers are required to book a trip a minimum of 24 hours in advance with same day trips only when space is available. Weekday trips, for Monday through Friday, can be scheduled as early as 6:00 AM with the latest available pick-up time being 5:30 PM while Saturday rides are available beginning at 9:00 AM through 3:00 PM. Fare Structure Fare structure is the system set up to determine how much is to be paid by various passengers using a transit vehicle at any given time. The CRANE fare structure is presented in Table 7. Table 7: CRANE Fare Structure Fare Type Feee Regular Fare $2.00 First Child The first child accompanying a Regular Fare $2.00 Additional Child All children after the first child accompanying a Regular Fare Free Youth Rider Any unaccompanied youth age 12--18 $2.00 Personal Care Attendant (PCA) An attendant accompanying and assisting an ADA eligible rider Free Card Type Fee 10 Trip Card $20.00 20 Trip Card $40.00 Source: CRANE Annual Ridership Total annual passenger ridership for the service area, based on trip data from CRANE, was 31,666 in 2021 Despite impacts stemming from the COVID-19 public health pandemic, 2020 ridership was slightly higher than ridership in 2019 of 28,171, with an approximately 4 percent increase in passenger trips. This trend in increasing ridership persisted into 2021 as ridership increased by 7.6 percent over 2020 levels. Figure 26 presents the total number of Passenger Trips between 2015 and 2021 as well as revenue miles and revenue hours for the service. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 311 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 37 GGO GI Transit Figure 26: CRANE Annual Ridership, 2015-2021 Source: CRANE CChapter 4 – Peer Review A peer review analysis was conducted to compare the performance of the City of Grand Island’s transit system with similar systems operating in the United States. The aim of a peer review is to guide transit agencies in identifying and prioritizing problem areas. Selected performance indicators, effectiveness measures, and efficiency measures are provided in table and graphic form to demonstrate the performance of Grand Island compared to peer agencies. This analysis was performed using 2019 data. The chosen performance measures are displayed in Table 9. For each selected measure, supplementary tables provide the City of Grand Island’s value, the minimum value among the peer group, the maximum value among the peer group, the mean of the peer group, and the percent deviation that the City of Grand Island’s values are from the mean. Peer System Selection Methodology The peer selection was conducted using 2019 National Transit Database (NTD) data. The peers were identified using the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) methodology. The TCRP uses five service characteristics and eight urban area characteristics as grouping factors in determining peer agencies, as described below: Service Characteristics for Determining Peers x Total Vehicle Miles Operated: Total distance traveled annually by revenue service vehicles, including both revenue miles and deadhead miles. x Total Operating Budget: Reported total spending on operation, including administration, maintenance, and operation of service vehicles. x Percent Demand Response: Percentage of demand response service for an agency, measured based on the number of vehicles operated in maximum service. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 312 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 38 GGO GI Transit x PPercent Service Purchased: Percentage of transit service purchased from outside service providers, measured based on the number of vehicles operated in maximum service. x Service Area Type: An identifier for determining the service and extent of coverage of an agency. The Florida Transit Information System (FTIS), which is a suite of web-based systems to aid agencies in transit planning, was the medium used to search for peer agency information; this system draws from NTD datasets and was selected for use due to its applicability for transit agencies outside of Florida. Urban Area Characteristics for Determining Peers x Urban Area Population x Population Growth Rate x Population Density x State Capital x Percent Population with a College Degree x Percent Poverty x Annual Delay (Hours) Per Traveler x Freeway Lane-Miles Per Capita x Distance The data for all population-related variables was extracted from the American Community Survey (ACS). Likeness scores were first determined for each individual screening and peer-group factor. Next, total likeness scores were calculated from the individual scores. The lower the score of a potential peer system,the more similar it is to the target system. Based on the results of the TCRP peer selection process, four transit systems were selected for the peer review analysis. Additionally, the City of Wilson, NC’s mobility on-demand (MOD) system was chosen outside of the NTD database. The City of Wilson, NC recently contracted with Via, a transit technology company, to implement RIDE which is a mobility on-demand (MOD) transit service. While Wilson, NC was not included in the FTIS search, the data for this system was provided by agency staff and was used in the peer comparison. The selected peer systems are identified in Table 8 and described in further detail below. Table 8: Peer Transit Systems Peer Systems Autauga County Rural Transportation Autauga County, Alabama is in the central portion of the state, just outside of the capital city of Montgomery. It is roughly 600 square miles and home to 59,000 people. The area is largely rural and Type System Location TCRP Likeness Peers Autauga County Rural Transportation Prattville, AL Butler County Transit El Dorado, KS Haywood Public Transit Clyde, NC Cletran Cleburne, TX MOD RIDE Wilson, NC Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 313 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 39 GGO GI Transit therefore does not offer fixed route transit service. Autauga County Rural Transportation, which is demand response only, serves elderly and disabled populations Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4 PM. Services are provided on a first come, first served basis to the Montgomery Cancer Center and doctors’ offices in the Montgomery area. The route structure is based on city limits. Trips inside city limits are $1.50 per way, trips outside city limits are $1.75 and trips to Montgomery and out of county are $3.00 per way. BButler County Transit Butler County is situated in the southern portion of the state of Kansas and is the largest county by area in the state, with over 1400 square miles and a population of roughly 70,000. The Butler County Transit Program is in the city of El Dorado and provides public transportation services through the Butler County Department on Aging. The service is open to the public and offers curb-to-curb service as well as four routes. The Augusta and El Dorado routes are provided Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. The Andover Route is by appointment only and runs Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 12 PM. The Wichita Route runs Wednesday and Thursday, arriving in Wichita at 10:30 AM and leaves at 2 PM. The fares range from $0.50 to $4.00 per way. Haywood Public Transit Haywood Public Transit, located in Clyde, North Carolina, provides public transportation services for the Haywood County. The service is a division of Mountain Projects, Inc. which is a community based non-profit organization providing vital services to the elderly, disadvantaged, and general public in Western North Carolina. Transit service is provided by appointment only Monday-Friday from 6 AM to 5:30 PM. In addition to providing service in Haywood County, Haywood Public Transit connects to a deviated fixed route service provided by Mountain Mobility of Buncombe County to create regional mobility in Asheville and surrounding areas. Source: Haywood Public Transit Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 314 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 40 GGO GI Transit CCletran Cletran, or City/County Transportation, is the public transportation provider serving Johnson County, Texas. Johnson County is located within the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan statistical area and has a population of over 170,000. Services provided include demand response, as well as the Interurban Commuter Bus route serving the cities of Cleburne, Joshua, and Burleson with connecting service to other cities in Johnson County and Fort Worth. The Interurban Commuter Bus terminates at the Intermodal Transportation Center in downtown Fort Worth to enable easy access to transfer to the T transit services in Fort Worth and the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) into Dallas. The hours of operation for demand response service vary by city but are roughly 12 hours per day, 5 days a week. The Interurban Commuter Bus has a set schedule running North 6 AM to 6 PM and South from 8 AM to 7 PM with four stops in between the Cleburne Intermodal Depot and the Fort Worth Intermodal Transfer Center. RIDE RIDE serves the City of Wilson, NC which is just east of The Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill). In September 2020, the agency shifted from fixed route service to on-demand micro- transit service using the company Via. The decision to shift their system to on-demand micro-transit was made due to low fixed route ridership, gaps in the service provided by fixed route, high operating costs, and lack of transportation network companies (TNCs). When the program launched, the agency’s total operating cost per trip decreased from $23.00 for fixed route service to $11.00 for the new on- demand service. Transit ridership more than doubled in the weeks following the initial launch, where users waited an average of only 15 minutes for a ride once it had been booked via a smart phone device. Source: RIDE | Wilson, NC Source: Cletran – City/County Transportation Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 315 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 41 GGO GI Transit Figure 27: RIDE Service Area Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 316 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 42 GGO GI Transit GGeneral Performance Measures The comparison of general performance indicators for the peer review systems is presented in this section. Performance indicators include population, population density, ridership, revenue miles and hours, and vehicles. Table 9 provides a summary of how Grand Island compares with the peer group. Refer to Appendix A for more detail on the peer group performance measures comparison. Table 9: Summary of Peer Review Performance Measures Performance Measure Grand Island Peer Group Minimum Peer Group Maximum Peer Group Mean Grand Island % Deviation from Mean Service Area Population 61,492 31,706 171,361 72,414 -17.8% Service Area PPopulation Density 113 44 236 158 -39.8% Passenger Trips 28,171 19,307 105,606 44,129 -56.6% Revenue Miles 145,603 72,761 353,601 231,078 -58.7% Revenue Hours 13,798 5,856 22,478 16,055 -16.4% Vehicles Operated in MMaximum Service 11 7 20 13 -18.2% Total Operating Expenses $603,707 $220,584 $1,097,057 $734,124 -21.6% Passenger Fare Revenues $66,869 $10,293 $158,409 $61,349 8.3% Summary of General Performance Measures The City of Grand Island is closely aligned with its peers when comparing service area population, revenue hours, vehicles operated in maximum service, total operating expenses, and passenger fare revenues. Most of the values deviate within 25% from the peer group mean, except for service area population density, passenger trips, and revenue miles. Passenger fare revenues are 8% above the mean which indicates the fare is higher for Grand Island than most of its peers. The agency falls significantly below the mean of its peers for population density, passenger trips, and revenue miles. Passenger trips are skewed by the mobility on-demand system in Wilson, NC. Revenue miles are nearly 100,000 miles less than the average of the peer systems which is likely due to the relatively low number of trips conducted by Grand Island in 2019. Effectiveness Measures The categories selected to measure effectiveness were passenger trips per revenue mile, passenger trips per service area capita, and weekday span of service. A comparison of Grand Island’s performance versus that of the peer group is presented in TTable 10. Refer to AAppendix A for more detail on the peer group effectiveness measures comparison. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 317 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 43 GGO GI Transit Table 10: Summary of Peer Review Effectiveness Measures SSummary of Effectiveness Measures The City of Grand Island provides an effective service when compared to its peers. Grand Island’s trips per revenue hour are 21% below the mean; however, the mean is skewed by the mobility on-demand system in Wilson, NC. This is also the case for trips per service area capita. RIDE skewed the measure significantly since their trips are roughly five times that of the other systems. Grand Island operates 11.5 hours per day which is slightly above the mean weekday span of service. Efficiency Measures The selected efficiency measures were categorized by cost efficiency measures and operating ratios. Table 11 provides a comparison of Grand Island and the peer group’s performance on efficiency measures. Refer to Appendix A for more detail on the peer group’s efficiency measures comparison. Table 11: Summary of Peer Review Efficiency Measures Efficiency Measures City of Grand Island Peer Group Minimum Peer Group Maximum Peer Group Mean Grand Island % Deviation from MMean Average Fare $2.37 $0.34 $2.42 $1.22 94.3% Farebox Recovery (%) 11.08% 1.28% 11.08% 6.35% 42.7% Operating Expense Per Passenger Trip $21.43 $11.00 $31.08 $19.60 8.6% Operating Expense Per RRevenue Hour $43.75 $31.83 $60.63 $46.06 -5.3% Operating Expense Per Revenue Mile $4.15 $2.63 $4.15 $3.23 22.2% Operating Expense Per SService Area Capita $9.82 $3.20 $22.56 $12.09 -23.0% Effectiveness Measures Grand Island Peer Group Minimum Peer Group Maximum Peer Group Mean Grand Island % Deviation from Mean Passenger Trips per Revenue Mile 0.19 0.10 0.27 0.23 -21.1% Passenger Trips Per SService Area Capita 0.46 0.21 2.38 0.87 -76.1% Weekday Span of Service (in hours) 11.50 7.50 15 11 4.3% Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 318 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 44 GGO GI Transit SSummary of Efficiency Measures The City of Grand Island proves to run an efficient system when compared to its peers. The average fare for the City of Grand Island is nearly 100% higher than the average of its peers and in turn, the farebox recovery for the City of Grand Island is about 43% higher than the peer group average. The review of operating expenses for Grand Island revealed that they are below the average per revenue hour (5%) and service area capita (23%) but above average for per revenue mile (22%) and per passenger trip (8%). Summary of Performance Indicators The City of Grand Island is performing well compared to the peer systems. Passenger trips are relatively low due to the density of the area, which led to the dramatic difference from the mean for passenger trips per capita and revenue mile. The higher-than-average fare for Grand Island and farebox recovery provides for a cost-efficient system. The on-demand mobility system in Wilson, NC provides significantly more trips than the other peers because the demand response service functions more like a transportation network company, meaning the service can provide a variety of trip types for the rural population beyond the life-sustaining and medical trips that are typically the sole focus for demand response only systems. Additionally, Cletran in Cleburne, Texas has a large population and provides a commuter route that connects the rural area with the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. These systems skewed several of the performance measures as identified in the table below and in the corresponding graphics in previous sections. Overall, Grand Island’s system is functioning at the optimal level given the area’s demographic constraints. Table 12 provides a summary of Grand Island’s performance relative to the peer services. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 319 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 45 GGO GI Transit Table 12: Peer Review Summary PPerformance Indicators/Measures %% Deviation from Mean GGeneral Performance Indicators SService Area Population -17.8% SService Area Population Density -39.8% PPassenger Trips -56.6% RRevenue Miles -58.7% RRevenue Hours -16.4% VVehicles Operated in Maximum Service -18.2% TTotal Operating Expense -21.6% PPassenger Fare Revenues 8.3% SService Supply PPassenger Trips Per Capita -76.1% PPassenger Trips Per Revenue Mile -21.1 QQuality of Service WWeekday Span of Service 4.3% CCost Efficiency OOperating Expense Per Capita -23% OOperating Expense Per Passenger Trip 8.6% OOperating EExpense Per Revenue Mile 22.2% OOperating Expense Per Revenue Hour -5.3% OOperating Ratio FFarebox Recovery Ratio 42.7% FFare AAverage Fare 94.3% Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 320 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 46 GGO GI Transit CChapter 5 – Situational Appraisal The purpose of this chapter is to review the existing service area policies, procedures, and studies relevant to the Transit Development Plan. The plans reviewed in this chapter can be found in Table 13. Table 13: Federal, State, and Local Plans Reviewed Federal Policies, Procedures, and Studies Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, as enacted in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of November 2021, reauthorized Federal surface transportation programs for fiscal years 2022 through 2026. This legislation provides additional funding to support local transit agencies while establishing several new transit programs. The BIL aims to advance public transportation through four priorities: x Safety x Modernization x Climate x Equity While the BIL establishes these priorities, the program’s stated focus is to promote equity throughout transportation systems and support transit’s role in combatting climate change. As such, all FTA discretionary grant programs will focus on promoting equity.5 5 Federal Transit Administration, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 321 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 47 GGO GI Transit CCoronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided $25 billion to transit agencies to help to prevent, prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) allocated $22.7 billion to large and small urban areas and $2.2 billion to rural areas. Funding is provided at a 100 percent federal share, with no local match required, and is available to support capital, operating, and other expenses generally eligible under those programs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. Eligible expenses include operating expenses incurred beginning on January 20, 2020, and other expenses to maintain transit services such as paying for administrative leave for transit personnel due to reduced operations during an emergency. Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) includes $14 billion in supplemental appropriations allocated to support the transit industry during the COVID- 19 public health emergency. These funds are distributed among urbanized areas ($13.26 billion), rural areas and tribes ($678.2 million), and Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities ($50 million). Like the CARES Act, the supplemental funding is provided at 100-percent federal share, with no local match required. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) includes $30.5 billion in federal funding to support the nation’s public transportation systems as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and support the President’s call to vaccinate the U.S. population. The relief funds are distributed as follows, at 100-percent federal share: x $26.6 billion to be allocated by statutory formulas to urbanized and rural areas and tribal governments x $2.2 billion to FTA grant recipients in communities that demonstrate additional pandemic- associated needs. x $1.675 billion for projects in the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program x $50 million under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities formula program x $25 million for competitive planning grants x $5 million for competitive tribal grants State Policies, Procedures, and Studies Nebraska’s 2040 Statewide Transportation Plan The 2040 Statewide Transportation Plan (STP) serves as the guide to Nebraska’s multimodal transportation system, providing a vision and series of system goals and objectives, the strategies and policies necessary to achieve the Plan’s vision, and metrics for evaluating progress made towards these goals. The key themes related to public transit found in the 2040 STP include: x Mobility choices for people and freight: Provide efficient, affordable, and equitable options across all modes for moving people and goods throughout Nebraska and beyond. x Safety: Provide a transportation system in Nebraska that is safe for all users. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 322 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 48 GGO GI Transit x SSupport for economic and community vitality: Choose investments in Nebraska’s transportation system that best support the vitality of Nebraska’s economy and all of its communities. Grand Island/Hastings/Kearney Intercity Bus Study The Grand Island/Hastings/Kearney Intercity Bus Study, published in 2020, was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of daily intercity bus service between Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney. The study was based on NDOT’s recognition of the need to increase mobility for residents and visitors of these communities and a series of potential service routes were identified. The potential implementation of this service could build off existing CRANE service and provide additional ridership that can support further investment in Grand Island’s public transit system. Local Policies, Procedures, and Studies Regional Transit Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study GIAMPO published the Regional Transit Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study in 2017. This Study provides an overview of existing transit services in the GIAMPO region, analyzes transit demand, develops short-term public transit opportunities, and presents a 3- to 5-year budget and implementation plan for regional transit improvements; this study provides the backdrop for transit opportunities within the community and set the direction for short-term transit priorities. The implementation plan can be found in Table 14. Table 14: Regional Transit Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study Implementation Plan Initial Implementation Steps 2018 2019 1 Research Rideshare software program options and develop Request for Proposals (RFP) for purchasing the Rideshare software for implementation. 2 Implement Rideshare software and coordinate with software developer staff to design software infrastructure relative to local and regional needs. 3 Coordinate with Enterprise Vanpool program representative and establishments such as JBS and Veterans Home. 4 Finalize contract with vendor and rollout Enterprise Vanpool program. 5 Develop general marketing plan for community outreach and awareness for transit services. 6 Continue coordination with Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) on the Intercity Bus Plan. 7 Coordinate with NDOT to develop RFP for Intercity Bus Service Operations Plan and Park and Ride Study. 8 Coordinate with local agencies and establishments to fund the local match for the vehicles and other capital improvements for intercity bus service. 9 Develop Bid for service contract of transit operations. 10 Develop RFP for transit facility preliminary planning 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan The GIAMPO 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is a 25-year plan which prioritizes those projects in the Urbanized Area that best meet the future transportation needs in the region. The LRTP was developed through public outreach and a technical assessment of how all modes of the service Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 323 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 49 GGO GI Transit areas transportation network work together as a single integrated system. This approach included an analysis of every mode to include public transit. The GIAMPO also projected future population and employment need to provide planning guidance for the next 25 years. The final 2045 LRTP includes strategies to align future planning efforts and a prioritized list of initiatives based on funding constraints, a technical analysis, and community input and stakeholder feedback. The guiding principles including in the development of the LRTP are presented in TTable 15. Goal Objective System Safety x Reduce the incidence and rate of crashes x Reduce severe injury and fatal crashes x Reduce bicycle and pedestrian crashes Multimodal CConnectivity and AAccessibility x Provide improved connections to key destinations across the community x Reduce regional freight impediments x Increase the connectivity of the bicycle and pedestrian system x Continue to provide quality public transit services Economic Development x Identify transportation strategies that support economic development projects x Identify transportation strategies that provide enhanced access to jobs for low- income residents x Provide active transportation options that promote the health and well-being of residents System PPreservation x Identify sufficient financial resources to maintain all Federal-Aid streets and bridges in fair or good condition Environment and System Resiliency x Promotes energy conservation, especially for non-renewable energy sources x Transportation projects should limit impacts to the natural and build environment x Invest in alternative and renewable fuel infrastructure when practical x Identify strategies to make transportation infrastructure more resilient to natural and manmade events Traffic OOperations and System RReliability x Limit the emergence of recurring congestion x Improve travel reliability on arterial roadways x Support high levels of freight reliability on the state highway system Grand Island Metropolitan Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Adopted in 2018, the Grand Island Metropolitan Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan seeks to provide a framework for expanding the local bicycle and pedestrian network. The Plan aims to create a network for bicycle and pedestrian users that meets the needs of all residents while providing safe and direct connections to community destinations. Plan recommendations identify bicycle and pedestrian improvements that can support Grand Island’s transit system and result in an expansive multi-modal network wherein users are able to rely on both the transit and active transportation systems to meet their travel needs. Table 15: LRTP Goals and Objectives Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 324 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 50 GGO GI Transit CCRANE Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan CRANE’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) is a Federally required document for transit agencies receiving Federal funds under FTA’s Urbanized Area Formula grants. The PTASP serves as CRANE’s safety plan and includes processes and procedures to implement Safety Management Systems (SMS).6 The existing PTASP details safety performance targets, policies, risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion measures for Grand Island’s public transit operations. 6 Federal Transit Administration, Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 325 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 51 GGO GI Transit CChapter 6 – Goals and Objectives The goals and objectives developed as part of the TDP provide the framework for realizing the vision articulated for Grand Island’s future transit system. These goals and objectives aim to reflect the values of the Grand Island community while aligning with other local and regional planning efforts. Development of the goals and objectives was completed through a review of the baseline conditions, past transit planning goals and objectives, and input gained from community members during public engagement activities. Guiding Principles, Goals, and Objectives The main goals and subsequent objectives were developed around five guiding principles. Vision Statement “Public transit is crucial to the future of our community. A transit system is important for the community because thousands of individuals use CRANE every year to get to and from work, education and training, health care access, and more. This improves overall quality of life and leads to a stronger, more vibrant community for all.” - GO GI Transit Guiding Principles A set of five guiding principles were established to provide cohesive themes for the development of the goals and objectives. The guiding principles are presented in Figure 28. Figure 28: Guiding Principles Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 326 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 52 GGO GI Transit GGoals and Objectives The goals and objectives were developed and finalized based on the findings of the Situation Appraisal, input from public involvement, and stakeholder engagement. The guiding principles, goals, and related objectives are presented in Table 16. Table 16: Goals and Objectives Performance and Efficiency Goal 1: Enhance service performance and efficiency. Objective 1.1: Improve ridership productivity of the transit system. Objective 1.2: Improve cost-efficiency of the transit system. Objective 1.3: Increase transit availability by using technology. Objective 1.4: Identify service improvements that are anticipated to increase transit ridership. Objective 1.5: Identify and pursue diverse funding sources. Objective 1.6: Promote staff retention and development. Collaboration Goal 2: Continue to seek new and expand existing partnerships to support transit rridership growth and provide equitable service to low income, elderly, disabled, and other transportation disadvantaged populations. Objective 2.1:Develop relationships with key stakeholders and major employers to support community initiatives that promote economic development. Objective 2.2: Develop transit-friendly land use policies, regulations, and land development criteria. Objective 2.3: Partner with the local colleges and post-secondary institutions to inform the faculty, and students about the system and its viability as an alternative commuting option. Safety and Security Goal 3: Establish and manage safety activities to minimize risk and create a culture of employee, passenger, and pedestrian saafety and security. Objective 3.1: Implement and maintain a hazard identification. Objective 3.2: Maintain the transit system in a State of Good Repair. Objective 3.3: Achieve a level of safety performance that meets or exceeds the agency’s established performance targets. Objective 3.4: Expand employee training opportunities. Technology Goal 4: Identify opportunities to pursue and implement transit technology options where needed. Objective 4.1: Evaluate the feasibility of alternative and renewable fuel infrastructure when practical. Objective 4.2: Invest in data sharing and collection technologies when practical, such as automatic passenger counting (APC), automatic fare collection (AFC), or automatic vehicle location (AVL) Objective 4.3: Evaluate the feasibility of integrating new and emerging technologies when practical. Public Awareness Goal 5: Improve CRANE service awareness and public support. Objective 5.1: Develop a continuing public involvement campaign that includes surveys, discussion groups, interviews, and participation in public events. Objective 5.2: Increase the agency’s social media presence to educate the community on transportation issues and highlight transit service benefits such as service reliability, passenger cost savings, and environmental benefits. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 327 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 53 GGO GI Transit CChapter 7 – Public Involvement Informative, educational and timely input from the public is a critical element of the TDP process. Receiving feedback that reflects the community’s goals and values will help ensure CRANE understands the public’s views as future service plans are developed. Public involvement activities conducted as part of the TDP included focus group meetings with key stakeholders, interviews with community leaders, public engagement booths held during Project Connect, and virtual outreach in the form of a project website and web surveys. This chapter of the TDP summarizes the outcomes of the major public involvement activities while Appendix B contains a comprehensive documentation of each public involvement activity. Key Stakeholder Focus Group Meetings Key stakeholder focus group meetings were hosted by the City of Grand Island during the development of the TDP. A total of nine meetings were held with the intent of bringing together representatives of key groups to inform them of the GO GI Transit planning process and solicit feedback on plan topics including existing conditions and system gaps, potential transit service options considered in the scenario assessment process, plan recommendations, and the TDP implementation plan. Participants in the focus group meetings were organized based on the groups they represent. These groups are summarized in Table 17. Each group met three times throughout the development of the TDP. Notice of these meetings was circulated via legal ads and press releases; a Spanish translator was available at all meetings to ensure all attendees were able to participate fully in discussion. Table 17: Grouping of Key Stakeholders for the GO GI Transit Plan Focus Group Meetings Focus Group Focus Group Description Economic / Transportation / Businesses / Health: Area chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, and large employers Agency: City of Grand Island and Hall County public officials Education / Community Organizations: Public and post-secondary institutions, non- profit groups, human services groups, emergency responders, and others operating in the GIAMPO region Focus Group Meeting #1 The first set of focus group meetings was held at the Grand Island City Hall Community Meeting Room on December 13, 2021. The purpose of this meeting was to inform key stakeholders of the TDP planning process while offering the groups an opportunity to share their thoughts on what the existing needs of Grand Island’s transit system are. Overall, 45 individuals participated in the meetings with the breakdown of attendees by focus group shown below: x Economic / Transportation / Businesses / Health Group: 7 attendees x Agency Group: 8 attendees x Education / Community Organizations Group: 31 attendees Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 328 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 54 GGO GI Transit The meetings began with a presentation providing an overview of the current transit system, the GO GI Transit planning process, and their role in providing input. Next, they were invited to participate in three activities: 1. Background Poll: Attendees were polled to gather an understanding of their and their constituents use of CRANE, as well as ability to book rides. 2. Barriers Identification Activity: This activity allowed participants to identify barriers that either they or their constituents had experienced with the current transit service. 3. Mapping Activity: Attendees used tabletop maps of the City of Grand Island and Hall County to mark transit generators, locations of transit opportunity, and gaps in the system. Background Poll Activity Input shared during the background poll activity indicated most attendees have not used CRANE public transit before but are aware of the service and how to book a ride. Overall, attendees shared that member of the communities they represent either use CRANE transit or they are unsure if their constituents use the service, as shown in Figure 29. Figure 29: Focus Group Responses to Constituents Use of CRANE Barriers Identification Activity The barriers identification activity provided valuable insight into the existing challenges to transit in the Grand Island community. Common barriers mentioned across all three focus groups included a general lack of awareness of transit and how to use the service, a lack of an online option for booking rides, and current hours of service. Additional barriers mentioned during the focus group meetings are shown in Table 18. Mapping Activity The mapping activity asked attendees to provide input on current transit generators, transit opportunities, and existing transit gaps on a tabletop map of Grand Island. Some of the feedback gained during this activity identified major employment and retail centers as transit generators while Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 329 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 55 GGO GI Transit medical centers and redevelopment sites serve as opportunities to enhance transit services. The full results of this activity are in AAppendix B. Table 18: Barriers Identification Activity Comments Focus Group Comment Economic / Transportation / Businesses / Health 24-hour lead time required (example: vehicle won't run) Translation was barrier, now calls are translated if needed Stigma associated with transit use - not part of Nebraska culture Don't know about CRANE Learning/comfort with the system Trust can be a barrier from vulnerable populations App/online booking option Agency Perceptions of service Not a "bus line" Education piece - how to use service Consider "fixed route" to JBS? 24-hour notice for trip Potential hours of service Seasonal needs for parks & rec Education / Community Organizations 24-hour booking lead time is too long Trip needs change over the day Service hours need to be longer Night shift needs Lower age threshold desired Lack of awareness/need to educate Language for awareness Operator can use translator on bus Fixed route can eliminate barrier to understanding service Hours of operation (ex: night shift and after school) Intercity (tri cities) concern of potential confusion with two transit services Community Youth Council Meeting Another opportunity to solicit feedback from Grand Island area residents came at the Grand Island Community Youth Council (CYC) meeting held on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the Grand Island City Hall Community Meeting Room. The CYC meeting had 10 attendees, which included sophomores, juniors, and seniors from local high schools. During this meeting, the students were given a brief presentation providing an overview of the current transit system, the GO GI Transit planning process, and their role in providing input. The CYC attendees were also invited to participate in activities similar to those held during the focus group meetings. Based on the feedback from the CYC group, the main challenges of the existing CRANE system are: x The 24-hour notice time to guarantee a ride x CRANE’s service hours as opposed to Uber or Lyft’s 24-hour service Full documentation of the CYC group’s feedback is found in AAppendix B. Focus Group Meeting #2 The second series of focus group meetings were hosted by the City of Grand Island at the Grand Island City Hall Community Meeting Room on May 31, 2022. The goal of the second round of focus group Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 330 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 56 GGO GI Transit meetings was to provide an opportunity for community representatives to give their input on the three potential transit service options being considered in the study. The same focus groups from Meeting #1 were invited to the second round of meetings; stakeholder attendees were organized into the same groups. Attendance for meeting #2 is summarized below: x EEconomic / Transportation / Businesses / Health Group: 8 attendees x Agency Group: 10 attendees x Education / Community Organizations Group: 23 attendees The meetings began with a presentation providing an overview of the current transit system, a status update on the GO GI Transit plan schedule, and a summary of key findings from the December focus group meetings and survey. Next, attendees were invited to participate in the following activities: 1. Expansion of Service Activity: Attendees were polled to gather an understanding of which expansion features of the current transit service they find most important. 2. Mobility on Demand (MOD) Activity: This activity allowed participants to identify the advantages and disadvantages of adding a MOD service. 3. Fixed Route Mapping Activity: Attendees used tabletop maps of the City of Grand Island and Hall County to mark areas for possible fixed route opportunities. Expansion of Service Activity Results of the expansion of service activity poll found that stakeholders across all three groups believe same-day booking capabilities and longer operating hours are the most important features of expanding current transit service. All three groups indicated that more weekend hours are preferable to service on holidays. Mobility on Demand Activity The MOD activity was structured as discussion in which stakeholders were invited to talk through the perceived advantages and disadvantages of a MOD service model. Common themes related to the advantages of MOD shared between the groups included the convenience and flexibility a MOD system enables and the potential of this system to attract higher ridership levels. Common themes regarding the disadvantages of a MOD system were concerns over increased costs of operating this type of system as well as the potential technology barrier for users who do not have access to a smart phone or computer. Table 19 summarizes the advantages and disadvantages each group identified during the MOD activity. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 331 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 57 GGO GI Transit Fixed Route Mapping Activity The third activity invited attendees to review a tabletop map depicting potential fixed routes, similar to FFigure 33 in the Scenario Evaluation chapter (CChapter 8 – Scenario Evaluation). Attendees who participated in the fixed route mapping activity commented on the density of land uses needed to support fixed route service and destinations to consider when planning routes. The complete stakeholder input can be found in Appendix B. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 332 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 58 GGO GI Transit Table 19: MOD Activity Comments FFocus Group AAdvantages DDisadvantages EEconomic / TTransportation / BBusinesses / HHealth Visitors know how to use Competition for users could drive up CRANE ADA costs Less pre-planning for rider Contracts with large / corporate providers can be hard to manage Flexibility for users Cost to operate Opens to more potential riders Riders may have a longer walk to the bus compared to door-to-door pickup Agency Rebrand the system Gets rid of market for regular Uber/Lyft service More riders Same day service Education / Community Organizations Tailored service to meet need Digital access barrier for all? Can see it leading to more ridership i.e not waiting for bus at the stop More drivers or vehicles Convenient Cost? Attracts more demographics Technology requirement Attract additional services 24 hour? Pilot 3 years could determine ridership for future fixed route Advanced booking still required? CCC classes end at 9:00 p.m. What if there aren’t drivers for MOD (Uber, etc.) More incentive for drivers flexibility New system may attract drivers due to demand (ex: Doordash) MOD for 2-3 years could aid with a ‘stereotype’ of users to cater to more fixed 24 hours services? Would be beneficial for after bars downtown What are the other types of models? Public private partnership After the three activities wrapped up, attendees were invited to take a final poll to gauge their preferences in terms of the scenarios presented to them during the focus group meetings. Overall, focus group members demonstrated a preference for the MOD scenario, followed by the fixed route service scenario. Expansion of the current system took third place in the voting. Figure 30 summarizes the breakdown of focus group participant votes. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 333 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 59 GGO GI Transit Figure 30: Key Stakeholder Preferences for GO GI Transit Scenarios FFocus Group Meeting #3 The third series of focus group meetings were hosted by the City of Grand Island at the Grand Island City Hall Community Meeting Room on October 27, 2022, and a virtual meeting was held October 31, 2022 as a supplementary meeting for those unable to attend the October 27th Education / Community Organizations group session. The aim of Focus Group Meeting #3 was to present the draft TDP recommendations and gather feedback from key stakeholders. A total of 23 stakeholder representatives attending the third round of focus group meetings: x Economic / Transportation / Businesses / Health Group: 9 attendees x Agency Group: 6 attendees x Education / Community Organizations Group: 3 attendees x Virtual Option: 5 attendees Attendees at the focus group meetings were given a brief presentation providing an overview of the current transit system, a status update on the GO GI Transit plan schedule, and a summary of key findings from the May focus group meetings and survey. Next, the team mentioned the overarching recommendation is to continue baseline operations and explained regarding the three scenarios (expansion of current service, mobility on demand, fixed route service) that based on need and available funding, the City is moving forward with service expansion. They shared more on the phasing and funding options that accompany a service expansion. Following the presentation, attendees were invited to participate in the following activities: x Service Expansion Activity: Attendees were asked to rank the three service enhancements identified as part of the TDP in order of importance. x Service Expansion Discussion: Upon voting, attendees were asked to share their thoughts regarding each service enhancement and the potential for each to meet the current needs of the system. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 334 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 60 GGO GI Transit Service Expansion Activity The results of the Service Expansion Activity found that all focus groups felt extended hours is the most important service expansion besides the Education/Community Organizations group, who voted same-day service as the most important enhancement. Same day service was generally the second most important service enhancement while all groups felt extended service days was the third most important enhancement for CRANE to implement. Service Expansion Discussion Following the presentation of the potential future service expansion options being considered in the study, attendees were asked to share their thoughts on each. Key takeaways from the discussion were: x Same-day service and/or quicker turnaround times are needed to offer more support for vulnerable populations. x Extended hours, especially later evening hours, would help future riders. x Intercity service, fixed routes, and routes to key locations such as JBS, Hornady, or the Kearney airport would improve the service and increase ridership. PProject Connect Booth Project Connect is an annual event held by social service organizations in Grand Island and Hall County. The event is held to assist individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or near homelessness receive immediate services such as medical, dental, housing, legal, vision, and veteran’s services. As equity is an important element of Grand Island’s transit service, the TDP project team hosted a booth at Project Connect which took place on October 27, 2022 at the Pinnacle Bank Expo at Fonner Park. Attendees at Project Connect where invited to learn about the TDP and share feedback on potential service enhancements. A survey and Spanish translation services were available at this event. Community Leader Interviews Community leader interviews were held during the scenario evaluation process to gain further understanding how community members view existing transit service, their thoughts on the transit service scenarios, funding options, and other topics. A total of four interviews were conducted with representatives of the following organizations: x Central Community College x Economic Development Council x Hall County x United Way Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 335 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 61 GGO GI Transit Major themes heard during the interview process relate to the barrier created by the 24-hour advanced noticed required to book a ride with CRANE’s existing service, the potential benefits of a fixed route service in providing reliable transit, and the need for regular, dependable transit service to meet the needs of the community. Full transcripts of the community leader interviews can be found in AAppendix B. Virtual Engagement Additional public engagement activities utilized online platforms with the goal of reaching a broader audience via web-based communication tools. The main tools during the GO GI Transit planning process were a project website and web surveys, which are detailed below. Project Website A project website was developed for the GO GI Transit Plan and was hosted on the City of Grand Island’s Public Works webpage. Information published on the site included a plan overview, links to interim project deliverables, and access to web surveys. The page was updated regularly throughout the TDP’s development. Web Surveys Web Survey #1 The City of Grand Island hosted a survey from December 6 through December 20, 20217 to seek public input on their experience, needs and desires for the transit system. The survey was promoted via social media, legal ad, press release, and email blast. Additionally, a Spanish speaking team member canvased Grand Island on December 14 to further promote the survey with Spanish speaking 7 The study team let the survey remain open through January 2022 to allow for Central Community College students and staff to take the survey when the semester began. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 336 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 62 GGO GI Transit community members. The City received a total of 274 responses (268 English and 6 Spanish) throughout the survey. Key takeaways from Web Survey #1 are below while AAppendix B contains the complete results. Key Takeaways x The 24-hour notice required to guarantee a ride is considered a hindrance to using the service for some users. x There is a general lack of awareness of the transit service. x Many respondents desire a fixed, regular route with stops at popular destinations. x Some respondents would like to see hours extended later in the evening and offered on Sunday. x Overall respondents had okay to great experiences with the CRANE service. x Several note that more accessible mass transit options are needed in Grand Island. x Many are in favor of implementing and expanding public transportation in the city. x There is a lack of communication between bus drivers and customers which could be useful during passenger pick up. Web Survey #2 A second survey hosted by the City of Grand Island was available to community members from May 31 through June 14, 2022 to seek public input on the three potential transit service options being considered for the transit system. The survey was promoted via social media, legal ad, press release, and email blast. The City received a total of 212 responses (207 English and 5 Spanish) throughout the survey. Key takeaways from Web Survey #2 are below while Appendix B contains the complete results. Key Takeaways General x Both CRANE riders and non-CRANE riders say that availability should be the most important goal for the GO GI Transit Plan x Some respondents note that public transit is more advantageous than ever given the current surge in gas prices x Both riders and non-riders mention frustration with the 24-hour reservation requirement x There is a lack of marketing and advertising / general awareness for the service x Many non-riders noted that they presumed CRANE buses were an assisted living transportation service as opposed to a public transportation system x Spanish-speaking drivers would be helpful to the Hispanic population Expansion of Current Service x This option was considered most beneficial for Grand Island and Hall County as well as most likely to be realistically implemented in the next five to ten years x Extending hours is highly favorable with the Grand Island public x A common suggestion included 5:00 a.m. to midnight, adding Sundays and holiday service x Many would like a bus stop near schools (while still avoiding pickup lines) Mobility on Demand x This option was considered second most favorable by both CRANE riders and non-CRANE riders x It nearly tied “Expansion of Current Service” for the most beneficial for Grand Island and Hall County x Several surveyors note it as especially favorable if it removes the 24-hour reservation requirement Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 337 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 63 GGO GI Transit x Utilizing technology may appeal to a younger demographic but be a barrier to an older demographic x May allow the service to tap into a new market of riders while still accommodating current riders Fixed Route x Both CRANE riders and non-CRANE considered this option as the least likely to be realistically implemented in the next five to ten years x Many non-riders feel this is option is the most comfortable, predictable, and easy to grasp Web Survey #3 A third survey hosted by the City of Grand Island (City) was available to community members from October 24 through November 10 to seek public input on the draft GO GI Transit plan recommendations being considered for the transit system. The survey was promoted via social media, legal ad, press release, and email blast. The City received a total of 226 responses (223 English and 3 Spanish) throughout the survey. Key takeaways from Web Survey #2 are below while AAppendix B contains the complete results. Key Takeaways General x Both CRANE riders and non-CRANE riders say that availability should be the most important goal for the GO GI Transit Plan Expansion of Current Service x Of the three different service enhancements included in the service expansion scenario, respondents identified the following priorities: x Extended hours was the highest ranking enhancement for respondents, with 49% responding that it was the most important element to add to current services. x Same day service was the second ranked enhancement for respondents, with 33% of respondents responding that it was the most important element to add to current services. x Expanded days was the third ranked enhancement for respondents, with 18% of respondents responding that it was the most important element to add to current services. Public Comment Period on Draft TDP Document Upon completion of the draft TDP document, a 30-day period was opened in which the public was invited to comment so that all community members had a final opportunity to provide feedback on the Plan. The public comment period was from December 14, 2022 to January 16, 2023. Four comments were received, and these comments did not result in revisions to the draft TDP document. The public comment period summary is located in Appendix B, and this summary includes the comments and responses. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 338 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 64 GGO GI Transit CChapter 8 – Scenario Evaluation The purpose of the Scenario Analysis is to conduct a thorough and objective evaluation of the range of alternatives to compare each scenario’s performance relative to the baseline. This analysis used an agreed upon set of performance measures to assess how well each scenario meets the goals and objectives of the community. The baseline scenario assumes a continuation of CRANE’s current service without any major adjustment to operations; this scenario is used to evaluate outcomes of the three scenarios developed to reflect service changes, which include Enhanced Service, Mobility on Demand (MoD), and Fixed Route Service. Each of the three scenarios are briefly described in Table 20. This chapter details the scenario analysis methodology and the results of those findings. For a full description of the methodology and data sources used in the Scenario Evaluation, refer to Appendix C. Table 20: Scenario Description Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 339 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 65 GGO GI Transit SScenario Development The scenarios were developed through community and stakeholder outreach, an assessment of baseline conditions, review of peer agencies, and a thorough review of local, regional, and state planning documents. This section provides an evaluation of the impact of implementing one or more of the transportation options. Table 21 presents general assumptions including forecasted inflation based on United States Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates (2019) and ridership growth from the GIAMPO 2045 LRTP for the scenarios. Table 21: General Growth Assumptions Metric Value Inflation Rate (annual) 2.20% All Modes Trip Growth Rate (annual) 0.69% Baseline The baseline scenario had two components: x A historical component that used 2019 data (TTable 22) to understand how the system performs under current conditions x A forecasting component to build off 2019 data to estimate 2022 metrics (Table 23). The 2022 ridership was calculated using the averages from May to February, 2022. Based on these calculations, service area daily ridership was multiplied by the number of service days to estimate annual ridership. As shown in the tables below, there is a significant increase in total ridership from 2019 to 2022. This increase is partially attributed to recent service improvements implemented between 2020 and 2021. Table 22: 2019 Performance Metrics Metric Value Operating Cost per Passenger Trip $21.43 Total Operating Expenses $603,707 Total AAnnual Weekday Ridership (2019) 28,130 Number of Revenue Vehicles 12 Average Fare per Person $1.83 Table 23: 2022 Forecasted Ridership Metric Value Weekday Daily Ridership 194.36 Weekday Annual RRidership 49,561 Saturday Daily Ridership 56.42 Saturday Annual Ridership 2,934 Saturday Ridership Percent of Weekday 29% Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 340 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 66 GGO GI Transit The baseline scenario assumes no change in service hours or days of operation from the prior year. These baseline service characteristics are presented in TTable 24. Table 24: Baseline Service Characteristics Service Characteristic Value Weekday 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM CRANE holidays (no service) 6 Service Weekdays 255 Service Saturdays 52 Sundays (no service) 52 Scenario 1: Enhanced Service Enhancing the existing demand response service offers a variety of benefits without requiring existing users to re-learn how to ride public transit. Since the infrastructure and processes are already in place, changes may happen quickly with a limited number of unknown variables to consider compared to the other expansion scenarios. Assuming there are no initial capital costs, if the service changes are not well received by the public or do not add significant value, the service can easily be adjusted. For this scenario, enhanced service assumes demand response operations continue but the service starts earlier in the day and runs later at night to provide more options for users. Extended hours and expanded days improve access for those working outside of regular business hours and for riders looking to use transit for non-work trips like shopping and recreation. In addition to extended service hours, this scenario incorporates enhanced trip scheduling, allowing requests to be made the same day as the trip to provide scheduling flexibility. The full range of enhancements for this scenario are outlined in Table 25. Table 25: Scenario 1: Enhanced Service Elements Enhancement Description Extended Hours Weekdays: extend service to 8:00 PM Saturdays: begin service at 8:00 AM. End service at 6:00 PM Expanded Days Expand service to operate on Sundays and holidays Same-Day Service Guaranteed service when requests are made the same day as the trip Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 341 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 67 GGO GI Transit CCapital Costs Capital costs associated with the enhanced service scenario would be the purchase of additional buses. For this scenario, CRANE will need at least one additional vehicle in the next 20-year period to meet forecasted demand. After inflation, the estimated cost of the additional vehicle would be approximately $115,000. Figure 31: CRANE Bus Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 342 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 68 GGO GI Transit SScenario 2: Mobility on Demand A recent trend in transit planning is Mobility on Demand (MoD), in which transit operates similarly to mobility as a service providers like Uber and Lyft. MoD allows for curb-to-curb service (or at a minimum pick-up points that require a short walk), spontaneous trip-making, vehicle location tracking, and automated scheduling that other types of public transportation do not offer. Services can be prescheduled and/or requested on-demand through a dispatch system accessed using a smartphone application, computer, and/or call-in system. MoD increases access to the number of destinations that individuals can get to using transit and reduce the walk time when compared to fixed route. Because of the nature of the service, ADA requirements can be automatically met using this method, although maintaining the existing ADA services using a separate demand-response system would be possible. In this scenario, CRANE would contract with a private company to operate rides as requested by passengers. To estimate the service characteristics and performance, a review was conducted of newly established MoD programs in two cities with similar population and rural character to Grand Island: Valdosta, Georgia, and Wilson, North Carolina. Capital Costs As a contracted service, implementing MoD does not typically come with additional capital costs for the agency. The cost of additional vehicles to meet increasing demand and scheduling software is negotiated into the contract with the private provider. Figure 32: Mobility on Demand Software Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 343 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 69 GGO GI Transit SScenario 3: Fixed Route Service Fixed route service is notably efficient at providing trips for large numbers of people traveling between common origins and destinations. Offering a fixed route system that serves downtown Grand Island and major activity centers may potentially reduce traffic congestion and vehicle emissions long-term. Implementing this option may also promote Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and growth along the route corridors. This type of service is also widely adopted within larger urban areas and often operated by the transit agency independently. Another benefit of fixed route service is that trips do not require a reservation and supports routine for users who take the same trip regularly. In this scenario, CRANE would operate fixed route service in addition to its demand response service. Characteristics of this service would include those presented in Table 26. Table 26: Scenario 3: Fixed Route Service Characteristics Characteristic Value Headway 60 minutes Stop Spacing ¼ mile Vehicle Type Cutaway Bus Average Speed 15 mph Number of Routes 4 Number of Vehicles 4 A potential fixed route system with four routes could run between Downtown Grand Island and other highly developed portions of the city, using the same vehicle types currently used for demand response service. The potential fixed route service map is presented in Figure 33. Capital Costs Fixed route service would require bus stops, shelters, and signage. It is assumed that a bus stop and related signage would be placed every ¼ mile along each of the routes with 20% of those stops having shelters and benches. The capital cost for stops and related amenities in the first year is estimated to be approximately $450,000. The newly constructed stops and fixed-route infrastructure would additionally require annual maintenance, estimated to be approximately $36,000 per year. According to scenario analysis results, fixed route service could accommodate future demand without the need to purchase additional vehicles. However, to maintain a state of good repair, vehicles would need to be replaced over the 20-year period. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 344 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 70 GGO GI Transit Figure 33: Potential Fixed Route Service Map Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 345 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 71 GGO GI Transit SScenario Evaluation After each scenario was defined and modeled, the results were then compared against the evaluation criteria to determine which scenario should be implemented. Assessing each scenario involved a comparison of costs and benefits. The criteria presented in Table 27 were developed to evaluate the performance of the three alternatives. Table 27: Performance Measures Measure Explanation Operating Costs The annual operating cost to provide public transportation services. Forecasted Ridership The growth in ridership incurred by implementing the proposed scenario. Operating Expenses per Passenger Trip Operating costs divided by ridership. Long--Term Budget Risk Supplemental funding opportunities to support transit service. Scenario Results Cost and efficiency measures were forecasted for 5-year, 10-year, and 20-year periods. The results of this analysis are presented in Figure 34 through FFigure 36. Figure 34: Annual Operating Costs (Millions) Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 346 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 72 GGO GI Transit Figure 35: Annual Ridership (Passenger Trips) Figure 36: Operating Cost per Passenger Trip Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 347 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 73 GGO GI Transit SSystem Resiliency In addition to performance metrics, it is important to take into consideration the long-term implications of current trends that may affect each scenario over the next 20 years. This includes long-term system resiliency and assessing how demographic, land-use, and travel patterns may affect the transit network means acknowledging the changes that could trigger a re-evaluation in the future. Changing Workplace Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, roughly six-in-ten U.S. workers who say their jobs can mainly be done from home (59%)8 are working from home all or most of the time. This means the percent of non-work trips is growing when compared to work trips. Riders using public transit for shopping, recreation, and other non-work trips have different needs than the traditional commuter. For choice riders, transit will need to become increasingly more comfortable and convenient to be a desirable alternative to personal vehicles. Emerging Technology The emergence of new technologies will also change the mobility landscape with electric vehicles (EV), autonomous vehicles (AV), and micro-mobility paving the way. The rapid adoption of EV technology is reflected in research conducted by Pew Research Center which found that in 2020, nearly 1.8 million EVs were registered in the U.S.9, more than triple the amount in 2016. AV technology continues to advance, with several public and private companies launching pilot programs. These programs have included shuttles, buses, and ride-hail services. Land Use and Development Significant changes in development and land use patterns could also lead to changes in levels of efficiency for each of the scenarios. Land use patterns are inextricably linked to transit. Transit networks have the power to shape development, influence property values, and contribute to resident quality of life. How communities develop also affects how convenient and appealing public transportation is for residents. For example, the introduction of a large warehouse or distribution center on the outskirts of town may promote increased development in that area. Summary of Results Based on the ridership and cost forecasting model, the alternatives performed against the evaluation criteria in the following ways: x Enhanced Service x Enhanced service is forecasted to produce the lowest increase in ridership of the three scenarios with an approximate increase of 22.4% over the baseline for the 20-year period. x The cumulative operating cost for enhanced service ($40.69 million) also increases 22.4% from the baseline ($33.23 million) over the TDP timeframe of 2022 through 2042. x Given the increase in cumulative operation costs, the average enhanced service operating cost per passenger trip ($29.61) for the 20-year period will increase slightly when compared to the baseline ($29.53). 8Pew Research Center, COVID-19 Pandemic Continues to Reshape Work in America 9Pew Research Center, Today’s electric vehicle market: Slow growth in U.S., faster in China, Europe Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 348 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 74 GGO GI Transit x While enhanced service could meet customer needs short term, the service may not achieve economies of scale. If demand increases and/or the average trip length becomes longer, the operating cost will also increase. x MMobility on Demand x Mobility on-demand has the highest potential increase in ridership over the 20-year period, with estimated ridership seeing a 200% increase over the baseline for the 20- year period. x This scenario has the highest operating cost with a cumulative operating cost of approximately $56.41 million over the 20-year period, which is significantly higher (69.75%) than the baseline of $33.23 million. x There is a significant forecasted increase in ridership brought on by the ability to schedule same day trips and the convenience of trip scheduling and planning via mobile app. x The 20-year average operating cost per passenger trip is the lowest ($15.99) when compared to the baseline ($29.53). x Mobility on Demand service has high levels of adaptability to meet the changing needs of transit users. However, concerns have been raised over smaller vehicles typically used for on-demand service, as they may cause more congestion when compared to larger buses, especially as more vehicles are added to the fleet. x Fixed Route Service x Fixed route service performs better than enhanced service with an estimated 31% increase in ridership over the 20-year period, when compared to baseline. x This scenario has the second highest operating cost with a cumulative operating cost of approximately $44.49 million over the 20-year period, which is higher than the baseline ($33.23 million) by 33.62%. x The 20-year average operating cost per passenger trip for fixed route ($30.12) is slightly higher than the baseline service scenario ($29.53). As ridership increases with fixed route service, the cost per passenger trip would decrease. x Due to the area having a low population density, there may not be sufficient ridership to cost-effectively provide service expansion in the future. This service type may also not effectively accommodate emerging technologies and/or changing customer needs. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 349 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 75 GGO GI Transit TTable 28 summarizes the results for each of the scenarios. This summary provides a comparison of each scenario’s performance relative to the baseline service scenario. Table 28: Scenario Evaluation Alternative Forecasted Ridership Operating CCost Operating Cost Per PPassenger Trip Long-Term Budget Risk Enhanced Service Mobility on Demand Fixed Route Service Recommended Strategy Approach Based on the results of the scenario evaluation, the recommended strategy approach is a continuation of the existing service while monitoring operational and financial conditions to implement enhanced services, including the potential elements of: x Expanded service hours x Expanded service days x Same day booking for trips These elements of the enhanced service scenario could be implemented once the necessary funding and need arises. While the MoD scenario saw the greatest increase in ridership and the lowest operating cost per passenger, the high operating costs could prohibit an efficient rollout of this service. Fixed route service is anticipated to encourage adequate growth in ridership while maintaining reasonable operating costs, however the operating cost per passenger trip and long term budget risk render fixed route service as a potentially infeasible scenario. The continuation of the baseline scenario paired with potential implementation of enhanced services was determined to be the optimal approach for the City of Grand Island in reaching the goals and objectives of this TDP through its implementation and operation while remaining fiscally constrained. The reasons for selecting this strategy approach include: x Current users rely on the CRANE’s door-to-door and ADA service. x Best supports the development of the Inter City bus service in coordination with the NDOT. x Best manages the risk of costs escalating beyond current budgets. Further discussion of the implementation and funding plan are in CChapter 9. Fair Better Best Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 350 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 76 GGO GI Transit CChapter 9 – Financial and Implementation Plan The GO GI Transit Financial and Implementation Plan details the estimates of revenue that will be available to the city so that the current transit system is maintained while potential service enhancements are able to be implemented. The plan also provides the estimated costs that Grand Island is anticipated to incur over the next 20 years. The purpose of this plan is to establish a potential schedule for implementing potential service enhancements and outline the required funding to implement these enhancements. Transit Funding in Grand Island Current revenues for CRANE transit come from a mix of Federal, state, and local sources which are supplemented by fares and ticket sales from CRANE users. Federal Transit Funding Sources Grand Island receives annual Federal funding to support transit operations and capital. While many Federal transit funding sources exist, the main programs that Grand Island receives funding from are: x FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Area Program: Funding for urbanized areas and governors to support transit capital and operating assistance. FTA Section 5307 funds require a local match, with Federal share for capital expenditures capped at 80 percent of net project cost, 90 percent for cost of vehicle-related equipment for ADA and Clean Air Act compliance, and 50 percent of net project cost for operating assistance. x FTA Section 5311 Formula Grant for Rural Areas: Formula-based funding for rural areas to support transit capital, planning, and operating assistance. FTA Section 5311 funds require a local match, with Federal share for capital projects capped at 80 percent, 50 percent for operating assistance, and 80 percent for ADA non-fixed route paratransit service. These funds support service in Hall County outside of the Grand Island urbanized area. x FTA Section 5339 Bus and Bus Related Facilities: Funding for States and designated recipients to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related transit equipment. Section 5339 funds are also available to construct bus-related facilities. FTA Section 5339 funds require a local match with Federal share for net project cost capped at 80 percent. State Transit Funding Sources Available transit revenues sourced from Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) are mainly granted through subsidies to aid transit operations and capital expenditures which are sourced from the State’s budget. Local Transit Funding Sources Grand Island also relies on local sources of funding to support transit operations. These funds are come from several different sources, including the City’s General Fund and contributions from Hall County. Funding Assumptions A series of assumptions were developed for this Financial and Implementation Plan. These assumptions follow those detailed in the Scenario Evaluation chapter (Chapter 8), with some minor revisions. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 351 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 77 GGO GI Transit RRevenue Assumptions In estimating the future revenues that will be available to the City of Grand Island for transit investment, the following were assumed: x Transit revenues received from FTA 5307 for operations assume a split of 50 percent Federal dollars, 25 percent state match, and 25 percent local match. FTA 5307 funds for administration, maintenance, and equipment and assume a split of 80 Federal, 10 percent state match, and 10 percent local match. x Amount of FTA Section 5307 funding that the City is eligible for is assumed to grow at an annual rate of 0.84 percent, which was the population growth rate assumed in the GIAMPO 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan x Forecasted capital revenues are assumed to match forecasted capital expenditures Cost Assumptions In estimating future costs incurred by the City of Grand Island related to the implementation of the recommended service enhancements, the following were assumed: x Operating costs and capital costs were grown at an annual rate of 4.0 percent to reflect a conservative level of long-term inflation x Transit vehicle replacement schedule assumes that all current transit vehicles will be replaced with Ford Transits once they reach their scheduled replacement date FY2022 Funding – Baseline The baseline year for the TDP financial forecasting is FY2022, which serves as the launch point for estimating future transit revenues and costs. Table 29 summarizes the baseline costs and revenues for FY2022. As seen in the table, total costs amount to nearly $1.4 million for the fiscal year while revenues from Federal, state, local, and operational sources balance these costs out. Table 29: Total Revenues and Costs for FY2022 Revenue//Cost SSource 2022 LLevel Revenue FTA 5307 Funds $767,803 Local Funding $270,094 State Funding $270,094 Fares, Ticket Sales & Revenue $73,595 Total Revenue $1,381,585 Costs Service,Adminiistrative,and Maintenance Costs $1,381,585 Total Costs $1,381,585 Implementation Plan There is a well-documented appreciation by current riders for the services provided by the CRANE Public Transit program. With this in mind, the plan intends to recommend the Grand Island to continue with baseline operations, while monitoring enhancement service options. When public support, current ridership support, private partnerships, and operational potential are advantageous, the potential Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 352 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 78 GGO GI Transit implementation of enhancement service options will be pursued. Enhancement service options which best support the development of the Inter City bus service in coordination with the Nebraska Department of Transportation will be prioritized. These potential phased service options include extended hours of service, extended service into Sunday, and same-day service. Estimated costs for the potential service enhancements were assumed to take place over the next 8 years under the following schedule: x EExtended hours: beginning in 2025 x Expanded service days: beginning in 2027 x Same day service: beginning in 2030 While the assumed scheduled was used to develop revenue and cost projections, the implementation phasing for these enhancements is used exclusively for illustrating a potential implementation schedule, therefore these target years may change to adapt to the City’s fiscal capacity. It is recommended that the City of Grand Island adheres to the service triggers described below to realize the appropriate conditions necessary to guide their implementation. Maintain Current System (Short-Term) The priority for transit service in the short term should be the maintenance of the current system. Continued maintenance of an efficient transit system can allow the City of Grand Island to prepare for the implementation of future service enhancements by identifying potential new sources of transit funding, and potential partnerships with local organizations who can support implemented service enhancements. The continuation of existing service applies to service both within Grand Island and rural Hall County; any adjustments to rural service will be coordinated between the City of Grand Island and Hall County. Enhanced Service (Mid- to Long-Term) The potential timeline for enhanced service is phased with extended hours implemented in 2025, followed by expanded days in 2027, and finally same day service in 2030. These are suggested triggers, and not necessarily considered recommended services without the necessary funding sources and partnerships first identified. The goal is to provide CRANE and the City of Grand Island time to generate support, design the service, market the enhancement, implement It, and evaluate the new service before starting the next enhancement. Extended Hours Triggers As stated in the Scenario Evaluation chapter (CChapter 8), extended service hours are assumed to be: x Weekday service: extended to 8:00 PM x Saturday service: begin service at 8:00 AM, end service at 6:00 PM To properly gauge the phasing of extended service hours, the following triggers were identified. Intercity Bus Service NDOT completed a Grand Island/Hastings/Kearney Intercity Bus Study in 2020, along with a 2022 update, that evaluated the feasibility of operating intercity bus service between these three communities based on the existing lack of reliable transportation options. This Study identified a preferred alternative that included four routes connecting all three of these communities. An Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 353 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 79 GGO GI Transit implementation plan was developed for the phasing of the intercity service, with an anticipated start date of August 2021. However, the COVID-19 public health pandemic caused a delay in implementation. The potential implementation of these intercity routes serves as a trigger for the City’s implementation of extended service hours. With the potential increase in the number of individuals traveling to Grand Island from outside the community, extending service hours could support these users by providing additional opportunity for transit service. This intercity service could also provide a reliable transportation option for residents of Grand Island who need to travel outside the community; through extending service, users who arrive in Grand Island in the evening can still have reliable and affordable transportation that takes them to home or to other destinations. FFigure 37 shows the routes proposed for the full intercity service while Figure 38 shows the proposed routes within Grand Island. Figure 37: Proposed Grand Island/Hastings/Kearney Intercity Bus Routes Source: Nebraska Department of Transportation, Grand Island/Hastings/Kearney Intercity Bus Study Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 354 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 80 GGO GI Transit Figure 38: Proposed Intercity Bus Service Routes for Grand Island Source: Nebraska Department of Transportation, Grand Island/Hastings/Kearney Intercity Bus Study Partnerships with Employment/Education Facilities A second trigger for implementing extended service hours relates to potential partnership agreements with facilities that generate travel demand, specifically larger employers, and education facilities. By partnering with the community’s employers and educational institutions, the City of Grand Island could generate additional annual revenue through contracted service for partner’s employees or students. These partnerships would be more attractive for employers and educational institutions should CRANE service operate later into the evening, as proposed by the enhanced service scenario. These extended hours could benefit institutions such as Central Community College, wherein students and faculty attending night classes could have an additional transportation option. Funding Opportunities Funding opportunities were identified as the third trigger for implementing extended operating hours. One of the main constraints keeping the City from extending hours today is the increased cost of this enhancement. Should additional funding become available through Federal or state grant opportunities, the increase in revenue could provide the funding needed to bridge the existing funding gap. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 355 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 81 GGO GI Transit Expanded Days Triggers As stated in the Scenario Evaluation chapter (CChapter 8)extended service days are assumed to be: x Expanded service days: service offered on Sundays and holidays To properly gauge the phasing of expanded service days, the following triggers were identified. Changes to/Expansion of Intercity Bus Service Expanding CRANE’s days of service to include Sundays and holidays would offer users more opportunity for transportation within Grand Island, especially when paired with extended service hours. However, expanding service days would come with a significant increase in operating costs. One trigger for expanding service days would be any changes or expansion of the planned intercity bus service between Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney that could be supported by CRANE service on Sundays and holidays. Religious Community Support/Partnerships An additional trigger for implementing expanded service days is support and/or partnerships with local religious organizations. As Sundays are a common day for religious services, support from local religious organizations could offer consistent demand for CRANE services as users would have the additional transportation option to get them to and from their destination. This would also create a potential for partnerships between religious organizations and the City similar to what is described in the preceding section for employer/educational institution partnerships. Same Day Service As stated in the Scenario Evaluation chapter (CChapter 8), extended service days are assumed to be: x Same day service: Guaranteed service for trip requests made on the same day as the trip To properly gauge the phasing of same day service, the following triggers were identified. Technology Upgrades The major trigger for implementing same day service is technology upgrades. The implementation of same day booking capabilities is contingent upon software upgrades that facilitate real-time routing of transit vehicles so trip requests can be efficiently integrated into scheduled vehicle runs. One approach to upgrading transit technology within Grand Island is contracting with a transit technology vendor to help guide the transition to same day service. The selection of a vendor would likely require the City follow local procurement procedures. See Appendix D for a complete list of accessibility technology vendors that could aid the City in upgrading the technology needed to implement same day service. Increased Overall Ridership from Previous Expansions A second trigger identified for implementing same day service would be an increase in overall ridership associated with extended service hours and expanded service days. Should both these enhancements Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 356 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 82 GGO GI Transit see a substantial increase in ridership, it could create a need to provide same day trip booking while providing additional farebox revenue that could aid in funding the same day service expansion. Funding Opportunities Additional funding opportunities are a third trigger identified for implementing same day service capabilities. One Federal program applicable to implementing same day service is the FTA’s Enhancing Mobility Innovation grant, which provides funding at an 80 percent Federal and 20 percent local match for technology projects that encourage transit use. Eligible activities under this grant program include projects that develop novel operational concepts and/or demonstrate innovations that improve mobility and enhance the rider experience, focused on innovative service delivery models, creative financing, novel partnerships, and integrated payment solutions, or other innovative solutions. Additional eligible activities are projects that develop software to facilitate demand-response public transportation that dispatches transit vehicles through riders’ mobile devices or other means.10 Partnerships with Employment/Education Facilities Building off partnerships with employment and educational institutions as outlined under the Extended Hours trigger can garner further support for the implementation of same day service as these partnerships, and the contracts associated with them, can strengthen CRANE service’s position as a critical transportation option in the community. By demonstrating an ability to provide reliable transit service for partner organizations, CRANE could serve as an economic development tool through attracting employers to the community. PPerformance Measures Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of CRANE service is a key element tied to the service enhancements described as part of the enhanced service scenario. Performance-based evaluation, through the use of performance measures, is an effective way to monitor how CRANE operations and evaluate progress made towards system goals. Performance measures can also aid in the implementation of service enhancements by acting as a trigger for phasing these enhancements. Two performance measures that could be used in support of implementing the described service enhancements are: x Annual ridership x System efficiency Annual Ridership Annual ridership can serve as a performance measure for evaluating progress made towards expectations set forth in the Scenario Evaluation chapter (Chapter 8)..Pairing the annual ridership performance measure with the implementation triggers described in this chapter can guide the City of Grand Island in implementing service enhancements by acting as a quantifiable metric for determining the need for extended service hours, expanded days of service, and same day service. As such, an annual ridership metric will rely on data collection for CRANE service which is already an on-going effort conducted by the City. System Efficiency System efficiency refers to the ability of CRANE service to provide cost-effective transportation to users. The main concern related to system efficiency is the ability of the City to facilitate transit 10 Federal Transit Administration, Enhancing Mobility Innovation Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 357 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 83 GGO GI Transit service that is both affordable and efficient, while balancing future investment to enhance service without degrading efficiency. System efficiency measures can build off metrics that are currently in place, such those described in the Peer Review chapter (CChapter 4)of the TDP which are summarized below. x Operating Expense Per Passenger Trip x Operating Expense Per Revenue Hour x Operating Expense Per Revenue Mile x Operating Expense Per Service Area Capital Grand Island’s Future Funding Scenario Future transit costs and revenues for Grand Island were analyzed to understand the fiscal impact of potentially adding service enhancements over the next 20 years. This analysis assumes a phased implementation of service enhancements, which are detailed in the Scenario Evaluation chapter (Chapter 8).. Given the nature of implementing the service enhancements, which rely on the service triggers outlined in the preceding section, the future funding scenario is presented via two scenarios: x Baseline scenario: Assumes a “business-as-usual” approach wherein the existing demand- response service is operated without any major service improvements. x Expanded service scenario: Assumes a full implementation of the enhanced service scenario, with phased service enhancements occurring in 2025 (extended hours), 2027 (expanded days), and 2030 (same day service). Table 30 and TTable 31 summarizes the annual forecasted revenues and costs associated with the baseline and expanded service scenarios over the TDP planning horizon. As seen in the tables, costs associated with the enhanced service scenario are anticipated to increase at a greater rate when compared to the baseline scenario which raises the need for the City to identify opportunities to supplement funding to support the implementation and operation of enhanced service. Table 30: Future Funding for the Baseline Scenario Revenue 20022 Baseline 2023 2027 2032 2037 2042 FTA 5307 Funds $767,803 $798,515 $934,149 $1,136,536 $1,382,769 $1,682,350 Local Funding $270,094 $282,060 $334,965 $414,159 $510,803 $628,691 State Funding $270,094 $282,060 $334,965 $414,159 $510,803 $628,691 Fares, Ticket SSales & Revenue $73,595 $74,214 $76,830 $80,231 $83,782 $87,491 Total Revenue $1,381,585 $1,436,849 $1,680,910 $2,045,084 $2,488,157 $3,027,224 Costs Service Costs* $1,381,585 $1,436,849 $1,680,910 $2,045,084 $2,488,157 $3,027,224 Total Costs $1,381,585 $$1,436,849 $1,680,910 $2,045,084 $2,488,157 $3,027,224 *Service costs include operations, maintenance, equipment, and administration Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 358 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 84 GGO GI Transit Table 31: Future Funding for the Enhanced Service Scenario RRevenue 2022 Baseline 2023 2027 2032 2037 2042 FTA 5307 Funds $767,803 $798,515 $1,053,483 $1,336,168 $1,625,653 $1,080,156 Local Funding $270,094 $282,060 $385,013 $502,637 $620,851 $1,758,342 State Funding $270,094 $282,060 $385,013 $502,637 $620,851 $669,504 Fares, Ticket SSales & Revenue $73,595 $74,214 $96,068 $102,906 $106,569 $110,231 Total Revenue $1,381,585 $1,436,849 $1,919,577 $2,444,349 $2,973,924 $3,618,234 Costs Service Costs* $1,381,585 $1,436,849 $1,919,577 $2,444,349 $2,973,924 $3,618,234 Total Costs $1,381,585 $$1,436,849 $1,919,577 $2,444,349 $2,973,924 $3,618,234 *Service costs include operations, maintenance, equipment, and administration A potential barrier to implementing service enhancements in the future is the anticipated gap between Federal revenues, specifically FTA 5307 funds, and the matching state and local contributions. Given the amount of annual FTA 5307 funds that the City is estimated to be eligible for, assuming a full receipt of these funds is accumulated annually it is estimated that a funding shortfall for 5307 funds begins in 2039. At this point, a significantly higher percentage of non- Federal transit funds would be required to maintain service levels. To counter this shortfall, additional state and local funding (whether through private partnerships or new public revenue sources) is necessary to bridge the gap in funding. Figure 39 demonstrates the anticipated amounts of state and local funding that will be needed to support both the baseline and enhanced service scenarios. As seen in the figure, an additional $717,000 in state and local funding is likely required to support a “business-as-usual” approach to transit service in the community over the next 20 years. For the enhanced service scenario, it is estimated that state and local sources will need to contribute nearly $1.9 million in additional funds over the 20-year period to support extended hours, expanded days, and same day service. Current & Future Administrative Requirements The system growth outlined in this document comes with administrative implications. As operations increase, so does the need for operational capital, including but not limited to facility space. For this reason, it is suggested that the City of Grand Island continue to research facility options and move forward when an opportunity is both beneficial and feasible. Management of additional capital, and the contracts associated that additional capital, also may require additional administrative staff. As service continues to grow, the City of Grand Island may need to add additional City staff for the management of the program. While these considerations are important elements of the current and future transit system, facility space and expansion of CRANE staff are not reflect in the TDP’s forecasted revenues and costs associated with the baseline and expanded service scenarios. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 359 / 371 Transit Development Plan 2023 - 2045 85 GGO GI Transit Figure 39: Additional State and Local Funding Needs for the Baseline and Enhanced Service Scenarios CConclusion This Transit Development Plan was developed to guide the direction of Grand Island’s transit over the next 20 years. As the community continues to grow and develop, the transit system can potentially expand its role in getting workers to their jobs and residents to their medical, shopping, and recreation destinations, as funds allow. Through partnerships with local organizations, building off regional transit planning efforts, and maintaining existing service, Grand Island can continue shaping the community’s transit system to achieve its vision, goals, and objectives through potential service enhancements of longer operating hours, expanded service days, and same day ride booking capabilities. Grand Island is a community with a clear vision for the future. As a regional hub within central Nebraska, Grand Island is home to a sizeable population with numerous work, medical, recreation, and retail opportunities. Transportation is an important part of the community, providing the networks that allow residents to get to where they need to go. While residents and workers within the community have demonstrated a strong reliance on the roadway system, there exists opportunity for transit to play a greater role in meeting the community’s transportation needs. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 360 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023–87 WHEREAS, a Transit Development Plan (TDP) addresses transit and mobility needs, cost and revenue projections, community transit goals and objective, and potential future scenarios; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island began work, with HDR, Inc., on the TDP, known as GO GI Transit, in coordination with Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) in October 2021; and WHEREAS, data collected was used to establish a variety of scenarios for potential future use, which were compared to the baseline scenario to evaluate their potential effectiveness; and WHEREAS, throughout the TDP planning process, three (3) phases of public and stakeholder outreach were conducted to collect stakeholder and public feedback and guide the TDP vision; and WHEREAS, the final step in the TDP process was development of an implementation plan for the preferred scenario and a financial analysis of this scenario to capture both funded and unmet needs; and WHEREAS, the TDP encompasses the years 2023 through 2045; and WHEREAS, the year 2045 is used to align the goals of this TDP with the goals and objectives presented in the GIAMPO 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP); and WHEREAS, this plan includes a Financial Plan, which satisfies Federal Transit Administration requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Transit Development Plan is approved as presented and is on file in the City Clerk’s office. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. _______________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 361 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item I-4 #2023-88 - Consideration of Approving the Application for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Staff Contact: Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 362 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Libby Finochiaro, Grants Administrator Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Firehouse Subs Grant Application Presenter(s):Cory Schmidt, Fire Chief Background Grand Island Fire Department is requesting to apply to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for the purchase of seventy-five Cairns 1044 Fire Helmets, totaling $31,875.00. If we are selected, this generous grant opportunity would fully fund the purchase of the helmets for the department. The current helmets will be ten years old in July of 2023 and beyond their useful life. NFPA standards require the helmets to be retired ten years after their manufacture date. The vendor quote has been attached to this packet for your review. The application will open on April 6, 2023 and is limited to the first six hundred applicants. Discussion The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation fully funds the purchase of critical equipment for selected local fire departments to perform their life saving work. The current inventory of fire helmets worn by the Grand Island Fire Department will be ten years old in July of 2023 and must be retired from use at that time. If we are successfully awarded this grant, Firehouse Subs will purchase the helmets on our behalf or send a check directly to the city to make the purchase. Fire helmets are a critical element to the protective gear worn by our team. The fire helmet protects our fire fighters from falling debris and hot embers during responses. The NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and Proximity Firefighting states that the mandatory retirement age for helmets is ten years from the date of manufacture. Without the replacement of this gear, our firefighters lives would be in danger during their day to day operations and our department would no longer be following NFPA standards. The Grand Island Fire Department has received a vendor quote, attached to this packet, for the purchase of seventy-five Cairns 1044 fire helmets for $31,875.00. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 363 / 371 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 application for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for the purchase of seventy-five fire helmets totaling $31,875.00. Sample Motion Move to approve the application for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for the purchase of seventy-five fire helmets totaling $31,875.00. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 364 / 371 1 Sub Total 31,875.00 Total $31,875.00 Estimate Date :03/21/23 Reference# :Firehouse Subs Grant Sales person :Chris Rich Sandry Fire Supply LLC 618 6th Street DeWitt, Iowa 52742 U.S.A 5636592357 Quote # EST-015908 Bill To Grand Island, NE Fire/Ambulance 409 E. Fonner Park Rd. Grand Island, NE 68801 #Item & Description Qty Rate Amount 1 msa27-RS 6" Helmet Front 75.00 Ea 65.00 4,875.00 2 msaTRD-71B2A122100 Cairns Traditional 1044, Black, defender visor, standard flannel, black nomex, brass eagle, nomex w/ quick release and postmans slide, reflexite, lime/yellow 75.00 Each 360.00 27,000.00 Notes Looking forward to earning your business. Terms & Conditions Shipping and Handling are not included in the above pricingYet to be ApprovedGrand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 365 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-88 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island Fire Department is requesting to apply to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for the purchase of seventy-five fire helmets for $31,875.00. WHEREAS, NFPA standards require fire helmets to be retired ten years from the date of manufacture and the current inventory of helmets will need to be retired in July of 2023; and WHEREAS, if awarded this grant, the purchase of the helmets will be fully funded by Firehouse Subs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the application for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for the purchase of seventy-five fire helmets for $31,875.00 is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such grant application on behalf of the City of Grand Island. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. ______________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 366 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item I-5 #2023-89 - Consideration of Approving Appointment of Ryan Schmitz as Interim Utilities Director Staff Contact: Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 367 / 371 Council Agenda Memo From:Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director Meeting:March 28, 2023 Subject:Appointment of Interim Utilities Director Presenter(s):Aaron Schmid, Human Resources Director Background On February 28, 2023, the City Council approved a national search to fill the soon-to-be vacant position of Utility Director upon the retirement of Tim Luchsinger on April 6, 2023. On January 10, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Government Professional Solutions (“GPS”) of Monument, CO to recruit applicants for both the City Administrator and Public Works Director/City Engineer positions. At that meeting, the Council was advised that the recruitment process for those positions could take up to 12 to 15 weeks. It is believed that the same time frame is applicable to the Utility Director position. Discussion Due to the length of time that is potentially required to perform the Utility Director recruitment and hiring process, City Staff is recommending the appointment of Ryan Schmitz as Interim Utility Director. If confirmed, Mr. Schmitz will continue to perform his current duties along with those of Utility Director. Upon confirmation of appointment, Mr. Schmitz would be temporarily compensated at Step 2 of the Utility Director salary table while working out of class as the Interim Utility Director. 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 Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 368 / 371 Recommendation City Council is recommended to approve the appointment of Ryan Schmitz as Interim Utility Director. Sample Motion Move to approve the appointment of Ryan Schmitz as the Interim Utility Director at Step 2 of the Utility Director salary table. Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 369 / 371 Approved as to Form ¤ ___________ March 24, 2023 ¤ City Attorney R E S O L U T I O N 2023-89 WHEREAS, under Grand Island City Code, §2-31, the office of Utility Director for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by the council; and WHEREAS, the position will become vacant on April 6, 2023 and an interim appointment is needed; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has recommended the appointment of Ryan Schmitz as Interim Utility Director effective April 7, 2023 until such time as another appointment is made; and WHEREAS, Mr. Schmitz will be compensated on Step 2 of the Utility Director salary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Ryan Schmitz is hereby duly appointed Interim Utility Director for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska to be compensated at Step 2 of the Utility Director salary. - - - Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 28, 2023. _______________________________________ Roger G. Steele, Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 370 / 371 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Council Session Item J-1 Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of March 15, 2023 through March 28, 2023 The Claims for the period of March 15, 2023 through March 28, 2023 for a total amount of $7,182,723.23. A MOTION is in order. Staff Contact: Patrick Brown, Finance Director Grand Island Council Session - 3/28/2023 Page 371 / 371