July 2, 2024 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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Rationale:
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. Claims & Payables Reports
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2. Draft Minutes of June 18, 2024, City Council Meeting
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3. Mayor's Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
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3.A. Appoint Amy Harms (replaces Andrea Baack) to the Parks & Recreation Board for Remainder of Term
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3.B. Re-Appoint Mike Klintworth and Gary Fett to the Housing Authority Board for a 5-Year Term
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3.C. Re-Appoint Brad Bowen to the Housing Appeals Board for a 3-Year Term
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3.D. Appoint Doug Gremel to the Civic Center Commission (replacing Betty Jean Kolterman) for a 3-Year Term
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Items Related to the Water Treatment Plant Reverse Osmosis Improvements Project - City Engineer Oneby
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1.A. Consideration of a Recommendation to Award Bid to Komline-Harn in the Amount of $666,109 for Procurement of a 3rd Reverse Osmosis Skid and Other Associated Equipment for Installation
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At the June 4th Council meeting, the City was authorized to seek bids for equipment purchase to complete the 3rd skid installation at the Water Treatment Plant. At the June 20th bid opening, it was determined that Komline-Harn was the lowest bidder. It is the recommendation of the City Engineer and Project Engineer to award Komline-Harn.
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1.B. Consideration of a Task Order to a Master Agreement with Purpose Associates for Bidding and Construction Engineering Services in the Amount of $65,000.00
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The proposed task order will authorize Purpose Associates (Project Engineer) to assist the City with bidding and construction engineering services related to the project.
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1.C. Consideration and Approval of Bid Documents of General Contractor Services for the 2024 Water Treatment Plant Reverse Osmosis Improvements Project and Authorize the City to Seek Bids
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It is the request of the City Engineer and Project Engineer that they be authorized to release a Request for Bids to complete general contracting services for the installation of the 3rd skid. The project is expected to be completed in May 2025.
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2. Items Related to the 6th Street - Ash to Lincoln Street Water Main Replacement Project - City Engineer Oneby
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2.A. Consideration of an Amendment (#1) to the Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of $49,615.00 with The Schemmer Associates for Construction Engineering Services
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Upon construction of the watermain improvements on 6th Street, a conflict was discovered near the Hillcrest Drive intersection. The amendment will allow for the design and reconstruction of the connections in the area.
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2.B. Consideration of a Change Order to the Construction Contract with K2 Construction in the Amount of $128,328.00 for Additional Items Related to Construction
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3. Items Related to Construction of a 500,000-Gallon Water Tower (Downtown):
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3.A. Consideration of a Change Order #2 to the Construction Contract with General Excavating, Inc. for Site Work & Utilities Project in the Amount of $102,202.00 - City Engineer Oneby
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The change order will allow for modification of site/utility work based on the conditions of the site. It was expected that there were some unknowns in this area that would be discovered upon excavation, thus a change order wasn't unexpected.
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3.B. Consideration of a Change Order #2 (NCE) to the Construction Contract with Maguire Iron, Inc. for Construction of the Water Tower - City Engineer Oneby
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The change order will no-cost extend the project by 140 days. This will match the end date for the Site & Utilities Work Component.
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4. Update on the Wellness Center - City Administrator Butcher
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Executive Director Brase will be present to provide the latest updates to the Wellness Center Construction Project.
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5. Update on the Hwy 15 Construction Project - City Administrator Butcher
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City Administrator Butcher will provide the latest updates to the Hwy 15 Reconstruction Project. Traffic in the downtown area was opened on June 28th. Phase III, beginning at Park Ave, will commence on July 8th.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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FUTURE REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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