October 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM - City of Seward - City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Mayor Eickmeier announced that a copy of the Agenda for this meeting is posted on the north wall of the Municipal Building and copies are available on the north wall where a copy of the Open Meetings Act is also posted for public inspection. He also noted that any citizen wishing to address the Council should come to the podium, state their name and address and limit their comments to five minutes. All remarks should be directed to the Mayor/Chairperson, who will then determine who will make any appropriate response. The City of Seward reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda if necessary and may elect to take action on any of the items listed.
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DISCLOSURE OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT & OTHER NOTIFICATIONS
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This is an Open Meeting of the Seward Nebraska Governing Body. The City of Seward abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is displayed on the north wall of this meeting room facility as required. Disclosure of meeting recording processes is posted in the Meeting Room. A participant sign-in sheet is available for use by any Citizen addressing the Council. Presenters shall approach the podium, state their name & address for the Clerk’s record and are asked to limit remarks to five minutes. All remarks shall be directed to the Mayor who shall determine by whom any appropriate response shall be made. The City of Seward reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this Agenda if necessary and may elect to take action on any of the items listed.
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ROLL CALL
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CONSENT AGENDA
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1. City Codes Director Report
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3. Claims & Payables Reports
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4. Police Department Report
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5. Draft Minutes of October 3, 2023, City Council Meeting
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6. Mayor's Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
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6.A. Appoint Kip Jones and Gunner Fink to the Seward Volunteer Fire Department Roster
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6.B. Appoint Lynn Brumm (replaces Rick Endicott) to Cemetery Board for 3-Year Term
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6.C. Appoint Tasha Osten (replaces Kelley Limback) to Parks & Recreation Board for Remainder of Term
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6.D. Appoint Jacob Miller (replaces Jeremy Tonniges) to Planning & Zoning Commission for Remainder of Term
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6.E. Appoint Jessica Dominy (replaces Elizabeth Neeley) to Civil Service Commission for Remainder of Term
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Application by Focus Properties 511, LLC
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1.A. Presentation and Review of TIF Application
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1.B. Presentation and Review of Redevelopment Plan Amendment and Cost Benefit Analysis
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1.C. Presentation and Review of Redevelopment Agreement
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1.D. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Redevelopment Plan Amendment and Adopting a Cost Benefit Analysis for the Redevelopment Project
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1.E. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Redevelopment Plan Agreement for a Redevelopment Project Including the Issuance of TIF Indebtedness for the Redevelopment Project and Other Such Actions Under the Community Development Law
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt a Revised Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) for Seward County - City Administrator Butcher
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The Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) must be updated and adopted by all participants every 5 years. The previous Seward County LEOP was adopted in 2019; therefore, approval is sought to approve the updated plan for 2024-2029.
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2. Consideration of a Resolution to Place a Ballot Question for Extension of LB840 Economic Development Program for a Period of Ten Years - City Administrator Butcher
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The current economic development program expires in September 30, 2023. As such, Administration is requesting the placement of a ballot question to extend the program through September 30, 2033. The collection amount is proposed to remain at $150,000.00 annually or $1,500,000.00 total. If approved, the expected special election date shall be December 12, 2023.
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3. Consideration of a Change Order (#2) to a Contract with General Excavating for the Bradford Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project in the Amount of $130,454.83 and a Time Extension of 25 Days - City Engineer Oneby
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The proposed change order will add a storm sewer modification to inlet M4 as well as a modified water main loop at 9th Street-Bradford Street. Additionally, 25 days will be added to the project completion date with the amendment to August 9, 2024.
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4. Update on the Wellness Center - City Administrator Butcher
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City Administrator Butcher will provide the latest updates on the project. Dirtwork will begin on October 16th and a Groundbreaking will occur at 10A on October 31st.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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FUTURE REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS OR ADMINSTRATIVE ACTION
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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STRATEGY SESSION
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1. Strategy Session with City Attorney Regarding Real Estate Interests at the Seward Rail Campus - City Attorney Hoffschneider
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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