August 6, 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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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. Any citizen may address the Council regarding items included on the meeting agenda and are asked to include their information on the participant sign-in sheet. 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 July 16, 2024, City Council Meeting
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Acknowledge Receipt of Airport Authority Resolution Requesting Levy Authority for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year - City Administrator Butcher
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Approved by the Seward Airport Authority at their July 8th meeting is a levy amount imposition of $0.0350 per $100 of property value for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The levy amount applied is unchanged from the previous fiscal year; however, the total amount collected will be increased due to higher property valuations. The Council is requested to formally acknowledge receipt of the FY 2024-2025 levy amount to be imposed by the Airport Authority.
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2. Presentation of the Proposed FY2024-2025 Budget - City Administrator Butcher
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The proposed FY2024-2025 budget will be presented at this time and will allow for Councilmember comments and questions. Mr. Butcher will present the expected schedule for adoption. A draft budget is expected to be emailed to the Council prior to the meeting.
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2.A. Motions on Recommended Budget Amendments
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3. Consideration of a Change Order (#3) to a Construction Contract with Maguire Iron, Inc. for the 500,000-Gallon Water Tower Project in the Amount of $120,000 - City Engineer Oneby
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As per the discussion at the July 16th meeting, City Administration is finalizing the final design for the newly installed downtown water tower. The change order addresses the implementation of the design to occur later this fall.
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4. Consideration of a Change Order to the Construction Contract with General Excavating for the Bradford Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project in the Amount of $35,924 - City Engineer Oneby
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In regards to the Bradford Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project, an obstacle was discovered upon excavation that will require attention. It was determined that a sanitary sewer and storm sewer pipe would conflict based on the current design. As such, the change order will address the item to successfully continue the project.
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5. Consideration of a Recommendation to Award an Agreement to Broken Arrow Excavating LLC for the Wastewater Treatment Facilty Improvements Soil Surcharge Project in the Amount of $506,600 - City Engineer Oneby
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At the June 18th meeting, Council approved the bid documents and advertisement for a Soil Surcharge Project for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project. A bid date was set for July 25th at 11AM with 3 bids received. The lowest bidder was Broken Arrow Excavating LLC at $506,600. It is recommended by the City Engineer and Project Engineer (SEH) to award an agreement to the lowest bidder.
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6. Consideration of a Recommendation to Award a Construction Contract to Eriksen Construction for General Contracting for the Reverse Osmosis Improvements Project in the Amount of $346,700 - City Engineer Oneby
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At the July 2nd meeting, Council approved the bid documents and advertisement for General Contracting Services for the Reverse Osmosis Improvements Project. A bid date was set for July 26th at 2PM with 4 bids received. The apparent low bidder, Judds Brothers, withdrew their bid, thus Eriksen Construction is now the lowest bidder at $346,700. It is recommended by the City Engineer and Project Engineer (Purpose) to award a construction contract to Eriksen Construction.
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7. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Signing of the Annual Certification of Program Compliance Form for the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards - City Administrator Butcher
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As required by State Statute 39-2120, each municipality shall annually certify program compliance to the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classiciations and standards.
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8. Consideration of a Resolution to Designate City Items as Surplus - City Clerk Bargmann
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The City considers items for surplus as needed. Attached, please find a list of items for proposal to be designated as surplus. An advertisement and auction date will be distributed following approval.
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9. Update on the Wellness Center - Executive Director Brase
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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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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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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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