Aberdeen City Council
Regular MeetingAberdeen, SD · February 4, 2019
Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South
Dakota, February 4, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Board of City Council Members,
Mayor Mike Levsen presiding. Present at roll call were City Council Members David Bunsness,
Alan Johnson, Dave Lunzman, Dennis “Mike” Olson, Mark Remily, Rob Ronayne, Clint Rux,
and Jennifer Slaight-Hansen. City Staff present were Lynn Lander, Ron Wager, Robin Bobzien,
Brett Bill, Karl Alberts, and Eric Duven.
Scout Troop 359 were present and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES
Motion by Johnson, second by Bunsness to approve the minutes of January 28, 2019, as
circulated. All voting aye, motion carried.
OPEN FORUM – No one was present.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 19-01-01
Motion by Slaight-Hansen, second by Bunsness to approve second reading and final
adoption of Ordinance No. 19-01-01 authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds for Tax
Increment Finance (TIF) District #29 with a maximum allowable issuance amount of
$3,104,000. Upon roll call, all voting aye, motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Johnson, second by Bunsness to approve the following items on the consent
calendar:
WORKERS COMPENSATION COVERAGE – for the following list of 2019 City of Aberdeen
Volunteers: Reserve Officers – Shawn Schultz, Steve Westby, Anne Weig, Mike Wiese; K.O.
Lee Library – Inez Grismer, Mary Raile, Marcie Andersh, Sharri Phillips; Meals on Wheels –
Roger Moinichen, Earl & Shirley Schultz, Glenn Denning, Jo Miller, Bonnie Conraad, Mary
Vidoloff, Ann Andrews, Larry Kruger, Flip Nicholas, Ken & Linda Anglin, Julie Huber, Gerry
Miller, Sharon Paranto, Teresa Knoll, Jan Bohling, Louie Koch, Don Peck, Lois Chapin, Aaron
Schultz, Angie Cleberg, Neal Smith, Georgianne Eastmen, Jeff Moench, Penny & Mark
Krogstrand, Bob Williamson, Krissane Stevens, Toni Gisi, George Sullivan, Pat & Mel Volk,
Pat Weisenburger, Loura Latt, Dave Jordan, Char Suel, Rod Dobberpuhl, Terry Bacon, Sylvia
Davis, Julie Kumpf, Becky Fischbach, Jane King, Don Jakober, Kimberly Meservey, Shelly
Smith, AFCU Abby Murano, Hannah Walters, Mary Aldridge, Beth Smith, Jennifer Janish,
Randy Crawford, Robert Goscicki, Vanessa Hall, Kerry Brandenburger, Shirley Hanisch, Kari
Harrison, Jen Hopfinger, Vicky Huether, Janet Jensen, Darla Nelson, Jaimie Roberts, Jerusha
Wertman, Ron Lindner.
CANCELLATION OF FEBRUARY 4TH HEARING – due to the withdrawal of application for
Special Liquor License for Brown County Democratic Party’s Fundraiser on February 7th at 220
South Main Street.
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SET BID DATE – of February 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. for the following advertisements for bids:
1) Accessible Sidewalk Quadrant Improvements Project (CONC-2019-2); 2) Kline Street
Storm Sewer Improvements Project (SS-2019-1); 3) 2019 Watermain & Sewer Pipe, Fittings &
Accessories, Manhole Covers, Inlet Frames & Grates.
SET JOINT HEARING DATE – of February 25, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. for a petition to rezone
from (A-1) Agricultural District and (M-AG) Mini-Agricultural District to (A-1) Agricultural
District for proposed Lot 2, Rohr Fourth Subdivision and from (A-1) Agricultural District to
(M-AG) Mini-Agricultural District for Proposed Lot 1, Rohr Fourth Subdivision (12989 and
12994 Rohr Drive).
LICENSES – Master Plumber – Andrew Jondahl; Residential Building Contractor – Nathan
Raffety.
LOTTERY NOTICE – May Overby PTA – Receive and place on file.
Upon roll call, all voting aye with Slaight-Hansen abstaining, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR BR. CO. COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
City Attorney Ron Wager explained the changes and revisions to the Intergovernmental
Agreement for the Brown County Regional Communications Center as recommended by the
Brown County Regional Communications Council. Wager stated that the Brown County
Regional Communications Council did recommend that the agreement be approved by the
governing bodies. On Tuesday morning, the Brown County Commissioners will be considering
this agreement as well. Motion by Bunsness, second by Remily to approve of the amendment to
the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Brown County Regional Communications Center as
recommended by the Brown County Regional Communications Council and to authorize the
City Manager to execute the same. All voting aye, motion carried.
PURCHASE BACKHOE FOR PUBLIC WORKS
City Engineer Robin Bobzien presented a request to purchase a 2019 John Deere
Backhoe on Minnesota State Contract Listings from RDO Equipment of Aberdeen, SD for the
Public Works Department – Water Division in the amount of $152,390.00. Motion by Rux,
second by Olson to approve the purchase of a John Deere Backhoe from RDO Equipment of
Aberdeen, SD in the amount of $152,390.00. All voting aye, motion carried.
BILLS
Motion by Ronayne, second by Slaight-Hansen to approve payment of the bills listed for
February 4, 2019, and any additions thereto, such bills having been audited by the Finance
Officer and fully itemized and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to sign, and the Finance
Officer to countersign, all warrants for payment of the following approved bills: Northwestern
Energy 20,501.80; Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield 130,000.00; US Bank 61,250.77; AT & T
1,064.23; Aberdeen Area Arts Council 7,390.05; SD Chapter APWA 150.00; Matheson Tri-Gas
Inc. 81.43; MARCO Technologies LLC 115.90. Upon roll call, all voting aye, motion carried.
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PAYROLL
Motion by Rux, second by Remily to approve the payroll for the period from January 20,
2019 through February 2, 2019 and city share of social security, old age & survivor’s insurance,
retirement, health and life insurance: Wells Fargo 131,809.58; SD Retirement 78,933.26;
Governing Body 3,192.28; City Manager 8,161.31; City Attorney 6,873.75; Finance 14,135.77;
HR 7,718.84, Building 1,711.35; Computer 4,530.70; Planning/Zoning 14,955.52 ; Engineering
13,055.20; Police 136,863.93, Fire 117,766.31, Mitchell Aman 15.14 hr; Housing/Building
6,648.15; Street 33,823.19; Traffic 5,398.38; Solid Waste 19,892.53; Transportation/Ride Line
17,082.38, Library 25,906.77; Parks, Rec & Forestry 91,886.27, Deborah Benson 11.25 hr,
William Keller 13.25 hr, Desiree Sears 10.25 hr, Kira Whitmore 9.25 hr; Airport 19,923.29 ;
Pipe 23,700.99; Water Treatment 18,589.90; Meter 1,574.40; Water Reclamation 21,376.97;
Pump 7,953.69, Old Federal Crths Bldg 1,681.10. Upon roll call, all voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Lynn Lander gave the City Manager’s Report including the following upcoming
presentations: February 19th – Casey Weismantel will present a CVB Marketing Report;
February 25th – Vaping Report presented by the Police Department; March 4th – Emerald Ash
Borer Report presented by the Parks & Rec. Department and a SDSU Professor.
OTHER
City Engineer Robin Bobzien mentioned the snow plowing process in the City. A
discussion followed on the leaks occurring at the new library building.
There being no further business, motion by Remily, second by Johnson that the meeting
be adjourned. All voting aye, motion carried.
Prepared by Mary Campton for the Finance Office. /s/ Karl Alberts, Finance Officer.
Agenda
AGENDA FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 123 S. LINCOLN ST.
1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. MINUTES, CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 2019
OPEN FORUM 5:30 TO 5:40 P.M. – 1. SEE FORMAT GUIDELINES AT END OF AGENDA
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. ORDINANCE NO. 19-01-01 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS FOR TIF #29 -
POSSIBLE SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 19-01-01
5. CONSENT CALENDAR – POSSIBLE APPROVAL
A. WORKERS COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR THE CITY OF ABERDEEN VOLUNTEERS
B. CANCELLATION OF FEBRUARY 4TH HEARING – WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BROWN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY’S FUNDRAISER ON FEBRUARY
7TH AT 220 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
C. ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS – SET BID DATE OF FEBRUARY 19, 2019 AT 2:00 P.M.
1. ACCESSIBLE SIDEWALK QUADRANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CONC-2019-2)
2. KLINE STREET STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (SS-2019-1)
3. 2019 WATERMAIN & SEWER PIPE, FITTINGS & ACCESSORIES, MANHOLE COVERS, INLET
FRAMES & GRATES
D. SET JOINT HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 25, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M. FOR A PETITION TO REZONE
FROM (A-1) DISTRICT AND (M-AG) DISTRICT TO (A-1) DISTRICT FOR PROPOSED LOT 2, ROHR
FOURTH SUBDIVISION AND FROM (A-1) DISTRICT TO (M-AG) DISTRICT FOR PROPOSED LOT 1,
ROHR FOURTH SUBDIVISION (12989 AND 12994 ROHR DRIVE)
E. LICENSES:
1. MASTER PLUMBER – ANDREW JONDAHL
2. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR – NATHAN RAFFETY
F. LOTTERY NOTICE – MAY OVERBY PTA – RECEIVE AND PLACE ON FILE
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE BROWN COUNTY REGIONAL
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER – POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE BROWN COUNTY REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL
B. REQUEST TO PURCHASE A 2019 JOHN DEERE BACKHOE FROM MINNESOTA STATE CONTRACT
LISTINGS FROM RDO EQUIPMENT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT
OF $152,390 – POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF BACKHOE FROM RDO EQUIPMENT
C. BILLS: APPROVAL OF BILL LIST FOR FEBRUARY 4, 2019
D. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 20, 2019 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2, 2019 AND CITY
SHARE OF SOCIAL SECURITY, OLD AGE & SURVIVOR’S INSURANCE, RETIREMENT, HEALTH
AND LIFE INSURANCE – POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL
E. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
7. ADJOURN
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1. OPEN FORUM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL WITH
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR COMMENTS ON ITEMS, WHICH ARE NOT ON THE AGENDA. CITIZENS ARE
ASKED TO SIGN UP TO SPEAK PRIOR TO THE OPEN FORUM PORTION OF THE MEETING. OPEN FORUM
WILL BE LIMITED TO 10 MINUTES (IF NO ONE IS IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE OPEN FORUM, THE REGULAR
MEETING MAY BEGIN) UNLESS A MAJORITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGREES TO EXTEND THE TIME
PERIOD. THE OPEN FORUM MAY NOT BE USED TO MAKE PERSONAL ATTACKS, TO AIR PERSONALITY
GRIEVANCES, TO MAKE POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS, OR FOR POLITICAL CAMPAIGN PURPOSES. OPEN
FORUM WILL NOT BE USED AS A TIME FOR PROBLEM SOLVING OR REACTING TO THE COMMENTS
MADE, BUT, RATHER FOR HEARING THE CITIZEN FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY RESPOND WITH REQUEST FOR CITY MANAGEMENT TO FOLLOW UP AND REPORT BACK ON ANY
ISSUE RAISED DURING THE PUBLIC ADDRESS TIME. A PRESENTATION MAY NOT EXCEED TWO MINUTES
IN DURATION.
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AMERICAN’S WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IF YOU DESIRE TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND ARE IN
NEED OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE CITY FINANCE OFFICE AT LEAST 8 HOURS
PRIOR TO THE MEETING SO APPROPRIATE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETS WEEKLY ON MONDAYS AT 5:30 P.M. EXCEPT WHEN A HOLIDAY FALLS ON
MONDAY, IN WHICH CASE THE MEETING IS HELD AT 5:30 P.M. ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY.
3. A COPY OF THE SUBJECT MATTER ON THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION AT THE CITY FINANCE OFFICE AND AVAILABLE ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE
www.aberdeen.sd.us.
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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South
Dakota, January 28, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Board of City Council Members,
Mayor Mike Levsen presiding. Present at roll call were City Council Members David Bunsness,
Alan Johnson, Dennis “Mike” Olson, Mark Remily, Rob Ronayne, Clint Rux, and Jennifer
Slaight-Hansen. City Council Member Dave Lunzman was absent. City Staff present were
Lynn Lander, Ron Wager, Robin Bobzien, Karl Alberts, Dave McNeil, and Tom Wanttie.
Mayor Levsen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES
Motion by Slaight-Hansen, second by Olson to approve the minutes of January 22,
2019, as circulated. All present voting aye, motion carried.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Levsen read and proclaimed January 27 – February 2, 2019 as “Aberdeen
Catholic Schools Week”. President Weisz of Roncalli School was present to receive the
proclamation.
OPEN FORUM – No one was present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Ronayne, second by Remily to approve the following items on the consent
calendar:
LICENSES – Private Security – Traci Denis; Taxi Cab Driver – Lee Butler
DEPARTMENTS BOARDS’ REPORTS AND MINUTES – Aberdeen Airport Board Meeting
Minutes; Aberdeen City Planning Commission Meeting Minutes; K. O. Lee Aberdeen Public
Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes; Park & Recreation Board Meeting Minutes –
receive and place on file.
LOTTERY NOTICE – Aberdeen Area Chaplains Corps.-Christian Fellowship – receive and
place on file.
All present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 19-01-01
City Finance Officer Karl Alberts presented Ordinance No. 19-01-01 authorizing the
issuance and sale of bonds for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District #29 with a maximum
allowable issuance amount of $3,104,000. Motion by Rux, second by Ronayne to approve first
reading of Ordinance No. 19-01-01. Upon roll call, all present voting aye, motion carried.
HEARING ON SALE OF FORMER LIBRARY PROPERTY
Mayor Levsen opened the hearing for final approval of the sale of the former Alexander
Mitchell Library surplus real property. No one was present in opposition to the sale of the
property. Mayor Levsen closed the hearing. Motion by Olson, second by Rux to approve the
sale of property at 503 and 510 South Kline Street to Kline Street, LLP for the purchase price of
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$525,000 less closing costs and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute documents
necessary to conclude the sale of the real property. All present voting aye, motion carried.
HEARING ON SPECIAL LIQUOR LICENSE
Mayor Levsen opened the hearing on applications for Special Retail On-Sale Liquor
Licenses for Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours on February 14th at
Plains Commerce Bank, 524 South Dakota Street, and on March 14th at Boys & Girls Club,
1121 – 1st Ave., SE. No one was present in opposition to the issuance of the Special Liquor
Licenses to Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Levsen closed the hearing. Motion
by Remily, second by Slaight-Hansen to approve the Special Retail Liquor Licenses for
Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce on February 14th at Plains Commerce Bank and on
March 14th at Boys & Girls Club. All present voting aye, motion carried.
PARKING DIST ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS
City Finance Officer Karl Alberts presented a request from the Brown County Auditor’s
Office for approval of parking district assessment abatements for 204 South Main Street in the
amount of $223.08 and for 321 South Main Street in the amount of $2,058.46 due to a historical
freeze missed on the properties causing a higher parking assessment. Motion by Bunsness,
second by Johnson to approve the parking district assessment abatements in the total amount of
$2,281.54. All present voting aye, motion carried.
GRANT WARD FOR RIDE LINE
Aberdeen Ride Line Manager Tom Wanttie explained the FY 19 Section 5310 Grant
Agreement Award from the SD Department of Transportation for preventative maintenance on
Ride Line buses for a Federal Share in the amount of $12,020.16 and a Local Share in the
amount of $3,005.04 for a total grant of $15,025.20. Motion by Bunsness, second by Johnson
to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the grant agreement from SD Department of
Transportation for Ride Line. All present voting aye, motion carried.
BILLS
Motion by Ronayne, second by Bunsness to approve the following audited bills for
services, supplies, repairs, and maintenance: Northwestern Energy 12,449.49; Tom Aman
1,205.82; Business Improvement District 72.18; United Parcel Service 106.50; Keith Sharisky
118.68; Karl Lee 25.89; Brandon Holweger 25.00; Dell Hall 40.95; Stonewine Properties 40.71;
Borns Group 4,248.41; CVB 19,613.72; ETS Corp. 1,500.00; Dacotah Bank 5,000.00; Plug N
Pay 1,000.00; Infintech 1,000.00. Upon roll call, all present voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Lynn Lander gave the City Manager’s Report. No vaping report was given by the Police
Department due to manpower issues. Lander discussed the system development charges, pigeon
control proposals, Wylie Campground registrations, Elm Lake Dam Spillway Replacement
legislation, and the ribbon cutting for the new jet boarding bridge at the Airport. Also, there will
be no solid waste collections on Wednesday in the City.
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There being no further business, motion by Johnson, second by Bunsness that the
meeting be adjourned. All present voting aye, motion carried.
Prepared by Mary Campton for the Finance Office. /s/ Karl Alberts, Finance Officer.
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City of Aberdeen
Request for Council Action
Agenda Item No. Meeting
February 4, 2019
4A Date:
Agenda Section Originating
Old Business Finance
Dept:
Resolution
N/A
Ordinance Prepared
19-01-01 by: Karl Alberts
No. of Attachments Presented
7 pages Karl Alberts
by:
Item: Request Council pass second reading and final adoptionof Ordinance 19-
01-01 authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds for Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) District #29 with a maximum allowable issuance amount of $3,104,000.
City Manager’s Proposed Action: Motion by ___________ and second by
____________ to approve second reading and final adoption of Ordinance 19-
01-01.
Overview: This ordinance is being requested by the Finance Office in
accordance with the project plan approved for TIF District #29.
Primary/Issues/Alternatives to Consider: None.
Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: None.
Attachments: Ordinance 19-01-01
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ORDINANCE NO. 19-01-01
ORDINANCE GIVING APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
TAX INCREMENTAL REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $3,104,000 TO FINANCE THE PROJECT FOR TAX
INCREMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 29, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION THEREOF AND APPROVAL OF RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the City Council has established Tax Increment District Number 29; and
WHEREAS, the City has approved a Project Plan for Tax Increment District Number 29; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized by South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 11-9 to issue bonds
to finance project costs associated with Tax Increment District Number 29.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aberdeen as follows:
Section 1. Definitions. In addition to the words and terms elsewhere defined in this Bond
Ordinance (including the preamble hereto), the following words and terms used in this Bond
Ordinance shall have the following meanings:
“Act” means South Dakota Codified Law Chapter 11-7.
“Authorized Officer” means the Mayor, Finance Officer, City Manager, or such other officer
authorized to act for the City.
“Bonds” means not to exceed $3,104,000 Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Tax Increment District
29), Series 2019.
“City” means the City of Aberdeen, South Dakota.
“City Council” means the Aberdeen City Council.
“District” means Tax Increment District Number 29.
“Ordinance” means this Ordinance.
“Project” means the project costs of the District including infrastructure costs associated with the
extension of water, sewer, electrical and storm drainage improvements associated with the creation
of 32nd Ave NE, Nano Nagle Ave. NE, 34th Ave NE and the extension of North Congress Street,
as detailed in the Project Plan.
“Project Plan” means the project plan adopted by the City Council for Tax Increment District
Number 29.
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“Tax Increment Fund” means the special fund created for the District into which the Tax
Increment is deposited.
“Tax Increment” means the positive tax increments of the District.
Section 2. Declaration of Necessity. The City Council does hereby find and declare a necessity
to issue the Bonds in connection with District and use the proceeds therewith to pay for the Project.
Section 3. The Bonds. It is hereby determined to be necessary and in the best interests of the
City and its inhabitants that this City Council authorize, issue and sell the Bonds. The Authorized
Officers are authorized to approve the sale and terms of the Bonds subject to the limitations of the
law and this Ordinance. The City does hereby authorize the Bonds in an amount not to exceed
$3,104,000 in one or more series upon such terms and in such amounts as are negotiated with the
purchasers of the Bonds. The Bonds are issued by the City without an election pursuant to SDCL
§11-9-34.
Section 4. Bond Documents. Either Authorized Officer is hereby authorized and directed, in
the name and on behalf of the City, to negotiate, execute and deliver the bond purchase agreement
with the purchasers setting forth the terms of the Bonds and the sale thereof, and containing such
other covenants and agreements of the City as may be required by the Purchasers in connection
therewith, in the form as an Authorized Officer may approve, all within the limitations set forth
herein. Either Authorized Officer is hereby authorized, empowered and directed, in the name and
on behalf of the City, to execute the Bonds by manual or facsimile signature, and to deliver the
Bonds to the purchasers in exchange for the purchase price therefor.
Section 5. Registration. The City hereby appoints the Finance Officer as paying agent,
registrar and transfer agent (the "Registrar") for the Bonds. The City reserves the right to appoint
a financial institution as Registrar upon thirty (30) days’ notice. The effect of registration and the
rights and duties of the City and the Registrar with respect thereto shall be as follows:
Section 6. Security Provisions; Funds and Accounts and Other Covenants and Determinations.
6.01. Pledge Tax Increments. The Tax Increment is irrevocably pledged and appropriated
to the payment of the Bonds.
6.02. Tax Increment Fund. The Tax Increment Fund may only be used to pay Project
costs, reimburse the City for payments, or to pay principal and interest on the Bonds.
6.03. Defeasance. When all the Bonds issued have been discharged as provided in this
section, all pledges, covenants, and other rights granted by this Ordinance to the registered
owners of the Bonds shall cease. The City may discharge its obligations with respect to
any Bonds which are due on any date by providing to the Paying Agent on or before that
date a sum sufficient for the payment thereof in full; or, if any Bond should not be paid
when due, it may nevertheless be discharged by providing to the Paying Agent a sum
sufficient for the payment thereof in full with interest accrued to the date of such deposit.
The City may also discharge its liability with reference to all Bonds which are called for
redemption on any date in accordance with their terms by depositing funds with the Paying
Agent on or before that date in accordance with their terms by depositing funds with the
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Paying Agent on or before that date, in an amount equal to the principal, interest, and
premium, if any, which are then due thereon, provided that notice of such redemption has
been duly given. The City may also at any time discharge this issue of Bonds in its entirety,
subject to the provisions of law now or hereafter authorizing and regulating such action,
by depositing irrevocably in escrow, with a bank qualified by law as an escrow agent for
this purpose, cash or United States government obligations which are authorized by law
to be so deposited, bearing interest payable at such times and at such rates and maturing
on such dates as shall be required to provide funds (without an reinvestment) sufficient to
pay all principal, interest and premiums, if any, to become due on all Bonds on and before
maturity, or, if a Bond has been duly called for redemption, on or before the designated
redemption date.
Section 7. Pledge of State of South Dakota. Pursuant to SDCL § 11-9-39.1, the state of South
Dakota does pledge to and agree with the holders of any obligations issued under SDCL Chapter
11-9 that the state will not alter the rights vested in the bond holders until such bonds, together
with the interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and
expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of such holders, are fully
met and discharged.
Section 8. Certification of Proceedings. The officers of the City are authorized and directed to
prepare and furnish to the purchasers of the Bonds certified copies of all proceedings and records
of the City relating to the authorization and issuance of the Bonds and such other affidavits and
certificates as may reasonably be required to show the facts relating to the legality and
marketability of the Bonds as such facts appear from the officer's books and records or are
otherwise known to them. All such certified copies, certificates and affidavits, including any
heretofore furnished, shall constitute representations of the City as to the correctness of the facts
recited therein and the action stated therein to have been taken. The City does hereby declare its
official intent to reimburse the capital expenditures made with respect to the Project with proceeds
of the Bonds.
Section 9. Retention of Bond Council. Meierhenry Sargent LLP is hereby retained as bond
counsel for the Bonds and the Mayor, City Manager and Finance Officer are authorized to enter
into an engagement letter with the firm.
Section 10. Tax Matters.
10.01. The City covenants and agrees with the registered owners from time to time of the Bonds
that it will not take or permit to be taken by any of its officers, employees or agents any action
which would cause the interest on the Bonds to become includable in gross income for federal
income tax purposes under the Code and applicable Treasury Regulations (the "Regulations"), and
covenants to take any and all actions within its powers to ensure that the basic interest on the Bonds
will not become includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes under the Code and
the Regulations.
10.02. The Mayor, City Manager and the Finance Officer, being the officers of the City charged
with the responsibility for issuing the Bonds pursuant to this Ordinance are hereby authorized and
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directed to execute and deliver to the purchasers thereof a certificate in accordance with the
provisions of Section 148 of the Code, and Section 1.148-2(b) of the Regulations, stating that on
the basis of facts, estimates and circumstances in existence on the date of issue and delivery of the
Bonds, it is reasonably expected that the proceeds of the Bonds will be used in a manner that would
not cause the Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148 of the Code and
the Regulations.
10.03. The City shall file with the Secretary of the Treasury a statement concerning the Bonds
containing the information required by Section 149(e) of the Code.
10.04. [Pursuant to Section 265(b)(3)(B)(ii) of the Code, the City hereby designates the Bonds as
"qualified tax-exempt obligations" for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code. The City hereby
represents that it does not anticipate that obligations bearing interest not includable in gross income
for purposes of federal income taxation under Section 103 of the Code (including refunding
obligations as provided in Section 265 (b) (3) of the Code and including "qualified 501 (c)(3)
Bonds" but excluding other "private activity bonds," as defined in Sections 141(a) and 145(a) of
the Code) will be issued by or on behalf of the City and all "subordinate entities" of the City in
2019 in an amount greater than $10,000,000. ]
Section 11. MISCELLANEOUS
11.01. Failure to Present Bonds. In the event any Bond shall not be presented for payment when
the principal or redemption price hereof becomes due, either at maturity or at the date fixed for
prior redemption thereof or otherwise, and in the event monies sufficient to pay such Bond shall
be held by the Registrar for the benefit of the owners thereof, all liability of the City to such owners
for the payment of such Bond shall forthwith cease, determine, and be completely discharged.
Whereupon, the Registration Agent shall hold such monies, without liability for interest thereon,
for the benefit of the owners of such Bond who shall thereafter be restricted exclusively to such
monies for any claim under the Ordinance or on, or with respect to, said Bond. If any Bond shall
not be presented for payment within a period of Six years following the date when such Bond
becomes due, whether by maturity or otherwise, the Registration Agent shall, subject to the
provisions of any applicable escheat or other similar law, pay to the City any monies then held by
the Registration Agent for the payment of such Bond and such Bond shall (subject to the defense
of any applicable statute of limitation) thereafter constitute an unsecured obligation of the City.
11.02. Payments Due on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. In any case where the date of maturity
or interest on or principal of any Bond, or the date fixed for redemption of any Bond, shall be a
Saturday or Sunday or shall be, at the place designated for payment, a legal holiday or a day on
which banking institutions similar to the Registration Agent are authorized by law to close, then
the payment of the interest on, or the principal, or the redemption price of, such Bond need not be
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made on such date but must be made on the next succeeding day not a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal
holiday or a day upon which banking institutions similar to the Registration Agent are authorized
by law to close, with the same force and effect as if made on the date of maturity or the date fixed
for redemption, and no interest shall accrue for the period after such date.
11.03. Miscellaneous Acts. The appropriate officers of the City are hereby authorized,
empowered, and directed to do any and all such acts and things, and to execute, acknowledge,
deliver, and, if applicable file or record, or cause to be filed or recorded, in any appropriate public
offices, all such documents, instruments, and certifications, in addition to those acts, things,
documents, instruments, and certifications hereinbefore authorized and approved, as may, in their
discretion, be necessary or desirable to implement or comply with the intent of this Bond
Ordinance, or any of the documents herein authorized and approved, or for the authorization,
issuance, and delivery by the City of the Bonds.
11.04. Amendment. The City is hereby authorized to make such amendments to the Bond
Ordinance as will not impair the rights of the Bondholders.
11.05. No Recourse Under the Bond Ordinance or on Bonds, all stipulations, promises,
agreements, and obligations of the City contained in this Ordinance shall be deemed to be the
stipulations, promises, agreements, and obligations of the City and not of any officer, director, or
employee of the City in his or her individual capacity, and no recourse shall be had for the payment
of the principal of or interest on the Bonds or for any claim based thereon or on this Ordinance
against any officer, director, or employee of the City or against any official or individual executing
the Bonds.
11.06. Partial Invalidity. If any one or more of the provisions of this Bond Ordinance, or of any
exhibit or attachment thereto, shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, by
final decree of any court of lawful jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall
not affect any other provision hereof, or of any exhibit or attachment thereto, but this Bond
Ordinance, and the exhibits and attachments thereto, shall be construed the same as if such invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein, or therein, as the case may
be.
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11.07. Post Issuance Compliance Procedures. The City does hereby adopt the Meierhenry Sargent
LLP manual as its written procedures concerning post issuance compliance with the Internal
Revenue Code for the Bonds. The Finance Officer is designated as the post issuance compliance
officer.
ATTEST: ________________________________
Mayor
_____________________________
Finance Officer
First Reading______________, 2019
Adopted: ______________, 2019
Approved: ______________, 2019
Published: ______________, 2019
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Ordinance was duly seconded by
Councilman__________________, and upon vote being taken thereof, the following voted YEA:
and the following voted NAY:
Whereupon said Ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted.
_________________________________
ATTEST: Mayor
__________________________
Finance Officer
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )
:SS
COUNTY OF BROWN )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Finance Officer of the City of
Aberdeen, South Dakota, do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing is a full, true and
complete transcript of the Minutes of a meeting of the City Common Council held on the ______
day of ___________, 2019, insofar as the original meeting relates to proceedings for the Ordinance
Authorizing the Sale of Said Tax Incremental Revenue Bonds.
WITNESS my hand and official seal of this said City this ______ day of __________,
2019.
________________________________
Finance Officer
City of Aberdeen, South Dakota
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City of Aberdeen - Request for Council Action
February 4, 2019
Agenda Section – Consent Calendar - This request for Council Action lists all the items which have been
included in the consent agenda for this meeting. The City Council can approve all of the items with a single motion
to approve. The Mayor will allow the Council Members an opportunity to state whether there are any of these items
which you wish to have removed from the Consent Agenda approval and to have discussed and acted upon
separately by the City Council.
Items:
A. WORKERS COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR THE CITY OF ABERDEEN VOLUNTEERS
B. CANCELLATION OF FEBRUARY 4TH HEARING – WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BROWN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY’S FUNDRAISER ON FEBRUARY
7TH AT 220 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
C. ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS – SET BID DATE OF FEBRUARY 19, 2019 AT 2:00 P.M.
1. ACCESSIBLE SIDEWALK QUADRANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CONC-2019-2)
2. KLINE STREET STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (SS-2019-1)
3. 2019 WATERMAIN & SEWER PIPE, FITTINGS & ACCESSORIES, MANHOLE COVERS, INLET
FRAMES & GRATES
D. SET JOINT HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 25, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M. FOR A PETITION TO REZONE
FROM (A-1) DISTRICT AND (M-AG) DISTRICT TO (A-1) DISTRICT FOR PROPOSED LOT 2, ROHR
FOURTH SUBDIVISION AND FROM (A-1) DISTRICT TO (M-AG) DISTRICT FOR PROPOSED LOT 1,
ROHR FOURTH SUBDIVISION (12989 AND 12994 ROHR DRIVE)
E. LICENSES:
1. MASTER PLUMBER – ANDREW JONDAHL
2. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR – NATHAN RAFFETY
F. LOTTERY NOTICE – MAY OVERBY PTA – RECEIVE AND PLACE ON FILE
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City of Aberdeen
Request for Council Action
Agenda Item No. Meeting Date: 2/4/19
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Agenda Section New Business Originating Dept: City Attorney
Ord/Res Prepared by: City Attorney
No. of 3 Presented by: City Attorney
Attachments
Item:
Possible approval of amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement For The Brown County Regional
Communications Center.
City Manager’s Proposed Action:
Motion by __________ second by _________ to approve the amendment to the Intergovernmental
Agreement For The Brown County Regional Communications Center as recommended by the Brown
County Regional Communications Council, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
Overview: The Brown County Regional Communications Council (CC), at its regular meeting on
January 24, 2019, recommended approval of the attached Intergovernmental Agreement For The
Brown County Regional Communications Center. The CC recommends that the Agreement, originally
executed in 2006, be revised as follows:
Clarify the duties of the CC;
Add the Aberdeen School District as a fifth member of the CC to avoid tie votes;
Reduce the required meetings of the CC from three to two;
Better describe the Center Director’s selection and duties;
Clarify the process for proposing the annual budget of the Center;
Make the Agreement permanent but permit either party to terminate it upon 180 days notice;
Require the City to also cover the Center under its insurance policy; and
Reorganize several of the sections and generally cleanup the language and headings of the
Agreement
Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider:
Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: None
Attachments:
1. Intergovernmental Agreement For The Brown County Regional Communications
Center, clean copy approved by the Communications Council;
2. Intergovernmental Agreement For The Brown County Regional Communications
Center, redlined copy showing changes to original agreement;
3. Unapproved Minutes of the 1-24-2019 Communications Council meeting.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE
BROWN COUNTY REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
BROWN COUNTY AND CITY OF ABERDEEN
Effective beginning January 1, 2019, the following agreement, terms and
conditions are entered upon.
I.
PARTIES TO AGREEMENT
The parties to this agreement shall be:
A. The COUNTY OF BROWN, South Dakota, a political subdivision of the
State of South Dakota, as created pursuant to the provisions of SDCL 7-1-7, hereafter
referred to as “the County”; and
B. The CITY OF ABERDEEN, a South Dakota municipal corporation, as
created pursuant to the general provisions of SDCL 9-1-1(1) and SDCL 9-3-1, et. seq.,
hereafter referred to as “the City”.
II.
NAME OF ORGANIZATION
The name of the body created pursuant to this agreement shall be known as the
Brown County Regional Communications Council, hereafter referred to as “the
Communications Council”. The Communications Council and the consolidated public
safety communications functions described and authorized herein shall serve a
geographical area limited primarily to the boundaries of Brown County, although it is
recognized that the functions performed under this agreement may extend beyond
these boundaries and operate in counties contiguous to Brown County.
III.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR AGREEMENT
The parties hereto form the Communications Council under the authority granted
by SDCL 1-24-1, et. seq., which allows powers, privileges, or authority of a public
agency as exercised or capable of being exercised to be jointly exercised with another
public agency, as the term “public agency” is defined in SDCL 1-24-2, under such
powers, privileges, or authority as allowed by law governing the parties.
The parties hereto recognize that the facilities and equipment made part of this
agreement may, on occasion, be needed for emergency and disaster services as
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defined and set forth in SDCL Ch. 33-5. When such facilities and equipment are
required upon a declaration of emergency by the Governor of the State of South
Dakota, as set forth in SDCL 33-15-8, the parties hereto shall allow the facilities and
equipment to be used for purposes to comply with a declaration of emergency.
IV.
SCOPE AND PURPOSES OF AGREEMENT
The parties recognize the need to consolidate all public safety communications
within Brown County at one location in order to provide the most efficient method of
dealing with the services to the public that are provided by each party hereto. “Public
safety communications” shall be considered to mean, but shall not be limited to,
emergency telephone system “911” service, dispatching law enforcement, firefighting,
and emergency medical services, alarm monitoring, and such other communications
that are compatible with the purposes of this agreement. Such public safety
communications shall also include maintenance of essential records and such other
support functions as are necessary to fulfill this agreement.
This consolidated public safety communications effort shall be hereafter known
as the Brown County Regional Communications Center, hereafter referred to as “the
Center”, shall be designated as a Department of Brown County with all rights and
responsibilities provided pursuant to the policies and procedures of Brown County,
including but not limited to authorization for the Center to do procurement in accordance
with current County procurement regulations and personnel recruitment, selection, and
termination in accordance with County regulations. The Brown County Commission
concurs in expenditure of funds only as to adherence to County Procurement
regulations.
The Communications Council shall assume the responsibility of overseeing
budgetary and fiscal matters of the Center and providing recommendations to the
County Commission and City Council regarding appropriations.
V.
LOCATION OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
The Center facilities and equipment subject to this agreement shall be
maintained in its present location in the Brown County Courthouse Annex Building until
such time as the Communications Council determines another location would provide a
more efficient operational center. Portable equipment subject to this agreement shall be
placed in such vehicular units and locations of the parties as are necessary to carry out
the functions and purposes of this agreement.
VI.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL
The Communications Council shall consist of five members. The County shall be
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represented by two members from the Brown County Commission, who shall be the
Chairperson of the Brown County Commission, or designated alternate, and one other
member of the Brown County Commission, who will also serve as liaison to the Center.
The City shall be represented by two members from the City Council, who shall be the
Mayor of the City of Aberdeen, or designated alternate, and the Deputy Mayor, who will
also serve as liaison to the Center. The fifth member of the Communications Council
shall be the School Board President, or designated alternate, for Aberdeen Public
School District 6-1. Each member is entitled to one vote and may vote on all matters. A
majority vote is required to approve the matter voted upon.
A designated alternate shall be named by informing the other members of the
Communications Council in writing. A designated alternate's authority may be revoked
at any time by the naming member provided written notice is given to the other
members. A designated alternate shall have the same authority as the naming
member. A designated alternate may be a member of the Users Committee as that
committee is defined in paragraph IX hereafter.
A Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Communications Council shall be
elected at its first meeting each year.
VII.
MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL
The Communications Council shall meet regularly two (2) times annually,
generally during January and July. Special meetings of the Communications Council
may be held at any time or location upon request of any member of the
Communications Council or the Center Director.
Meetings of the Communications Council shall be conducted in accordance with
SDCL Ch. 1-25, as amended.
Except where there is conflict with this agreement, meetings shall be conducted
in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised.
VIII.
CENTER DIRECTOR
The Center Director of Communications shall be the Brown County Sheriff, if
such official is willing to serve as Center Director. If the Brown County Sheriff is
unwilling to serve as Center Director, the Center Director shall be a Brown County
resident appointed by majority vote of the Communications Council.
The Center Director shall be responsible for the operation of the Center. The
Center Director shall be responsible for all personnel matters including hiring,
promotion, and termination of a 911 Director and all other personnel.
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The Communications Council shall annually determine the compensation of the
Center Director.
The Center Director will act as the NCIC Terminal Control Officer, and shall have
the authority to enter into contractual agreements regarding the NCIC terminal
operation.
Pursuant to the directions of the U.S. Department of Justice, National Crime
Information Center (NCIC), Part IV of NCIC Computerized Criminal History Program,
NLETS policies governing the interstate exchange of criminal justice information, and
policies of South Dakota Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (SDLETS),
the Communications Council delegates to the Center Director management control over
the computer terminals connected directly with the SDLETS computer and indirectly
with NCIC and/or NLETS computers for the interstate exchange of criminal history
information and other criminal information.
It is further agreed that the Center Director shall have the authority to set and
enforce: (1) Priorities of the Center; (2) Standards for the selection, supervision, and
termination of Center personnel; and (3) Policy governing the operation of computer
terminals used to process criminal justice information. This agreement covers the
overall supervision of applicable equipment and operation procedures of any criminal
justice program that may be subsequently designed and implemented by the Center.
IX.
USERS COMMITTEE
A Users Committee, at its discretion, may meet quarterly on the second
Wednesday of the following months:
* March
* June
* September
* December
Special meetings of the Users Committee may be held at any time or location
upon request of any member of the Users Committee or the Council.
The personnel that make up the Users Committee should be direct users of the
system, rather than management, and will consist of the following personnel:
1. 911 Director (Chairperson)
2. Assistant 911 Director
3. Dispatcher
4. Representative of the County Fire Chief's Association
5. Aberdeen Fire representative
6. Aberdeen Police representative
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7. Brown County Sheriff representative
8. Groton PD representative
9. Aberdeen Advanced Care Ambulance representative
10. Rural ambulance service representative (as determined by the Fire
Chief’s Association)
11. Emergency Medical Director
12. Brown County Emergency Management representative
The Users Committee may advise and assist the Center Director and
Communications Council as follows:
* Set and review performance objectives
* Review actual performance against those objectives
* Identify training needs for the public, field responders, and
dispatchers
* Develop training to meet those needs
* Identify policy and procedure needs
* Develop and review Center policies and procedures
* Develop coordinated interagency response goals
X.
EMPLOYEES
The Center Director shall be responsible for all employment decisions in
accordance with the Brown County Employment Handbook. All Center staff will be
employees of the County subject to its personnel rules and regulations as managed by
the Center Director.
XI.
OPERATIONS
The operation of the Center shall be governed by the following general
operational parameters:
1. The fiscal year of the Center shall be the calendar year. The Center
Director shall present a requested annual budget to the Communications
Council at its second regular meeting. The Communications Council shall
approve a proposed annual budget. The proposed annual budget
thereafter shall be presented by the Center Director to the City and County
governing bodies during the normal budget approval process. The budget
as finally approved shall include all costs necessary to carry out the
Center’s functions.
2. The Center’s budget will be administered by Brown County.
3. All 911 surcharge monies will be under the control of the Brown County
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Commission and will be maintained in an account established for said
purpose.
4. Each user of the Center agrees to fund and maintain such equipment as
necessary for its operation as it relates to this agreement. The Center will
not supply vehicle or personal radios/equipment to individuals or
departments. The users agree to use such equipment as is compatible
with Center equipment. The current policy of dispatchers being liaisons to
the public after normal duty hours of the Aberdeen Police Department will
continue in effect until such other time as may be agreed between the
parties.
5. All fees acquired from users and any assets or resources of the Center
shall be deposited with the Brown County Treasurer and shall be
considered as part of the anticipated revenues of the Center as
determined in its annual budget. Enterprise activities named by the
Center may include but are not limited to:
Management of alarms located in the Center
Management of Law Enforcement Users Computer Software Other
Dispatch Services
Radio and Electronic Maintenance
Telephone and Accessory Hardware Provision and Service
The Center will maintain a separate account for the receipt and
disbursement of 911 surcharge monies.
6. The Center will maintain the equipment on inventory, either by
maintenance contract or by other arrangement deemed suitable at the
direction of the Communications Council.
7. The Communications Council will have the power to apply for, receive and
expend grants of money from any local, state or federal government and
from any private individuals, foundation or corporation .
8. 911 and related dispatch service will first be provided to Brown County
and the City of Aberdeen before service to other counties or municipalities
is considered.
XII.
FUNDING
The Center will be funded using the following method:
The annual budget will be reduced by the anticipated revenues generated by the
Center. The remaining unfunded costs will be divided equally by the parties to this
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agreement.
XIII.
TERM AND TERMINATION
This agreement shall be effective beginning on January 1, 2019. This agreement
will terminate one hundred eighty (180) days following forwarding of written notice of
termination by one party to the other.
This agreement revokes and supersedes all previous agreements between the
parties for public safety communications functions, including that certain
Intergovernmental Agreement between the parties dated November 7, 2006, and
most recently renewed on October 1, 2016.
XIV.
DISSOLUTION
Upon termination of the Communications Council, all property listed on the
inventory of the Center will become the sole property of Brown County.
XV.
AMENDMENTS
This agreement may be amended, modified, or altered only by unanimous
agreement of the members of the Communications Council and upon joint action of the
parties.
XVI.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Record keeping and audits: The parties to this agreement acknowledge that
each has an obligation to maintain accurate records. Upon reasonable notice, each
party shall have a right to inspect and audit the other party's operation, records and
maintenance and security of law enforcement data. Once performed, the results of the
audit shall be made available, upon request, to the governing bodies of Brown County
and the City of Aberdeen.
Indemnification: Through errors and omissions, negligence, or intentional acts, if
either party to this agreement causes damage or loss to any other party whether to files,
programs, records, data, equipment, hardware or software, or otherwise, the party
causing such damage shall indemnify the injured party and shall hold the injured party
harmless for all such damages, costs, reasonable attorney fees, and related expenses.
Insurance: The Center shall be covered under a policy maintained by Brown
County in the minimum amount of $1,000,000. The Center also shall be covered under
a policy maintained by the City in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.
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Non-discrimination: All parties hereto shall fully comply with applicable federal
and state regulations, agreeing specifically not to discriminate against any person on
account of race, disability, color, sex, age, religion or national origin.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto agree and do now set their hands
and seals in execution of this agreement on the day and year indicated below.
The foregoing Intergovernmental Agreement For The Brown County
Regional Communications Center is hereby approved and ratified by the Aberdeen
City Council this day of , 2019.
Lynn Lander, City Manager
ATTEST:
Karl Alberts, Finance Officer
The foregoing Intergovernmental Agreement For The Brown County
Regional Communications Center is hereby approved and ratified by the Brown
County Board of Commissioners this day of , 2019.
Doug Fjeldheim, Chairman
ATTEST:
Maxine Fischer, Auditor
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE
BROWN COUNTY REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
BROWN COUNTY AND CITY OF ABERDEEN
Effective beginning January 1, 2019On this 7 day of November
, 2006, the following agreement, terms and conditions are entered upon.
I.
PARTIES TO AGREEMENT
I.
The parties to this agreement shall be:
A. The COUNTY OF BROWN, South Dakota, a political subdivision of the
State of South Dakota, as created pursuant to the provisions of SDCL 7-1-7, hereafter
referred to as “the County”; and
B. The CITY OF ABERDEEN, South Dakota, an incorporated municipalitya
South Dakota municipal corporation, as created pursuant to the general provisions of
SDCL 9-1-1(1) and SDCL 9-3-1, et. seq., hereafter referred to as “the City”.
II.
NAME OF ORGANIZATION
II.
The name of the body created pursuant to this agreement shall be known as the
Brown County Regional Communications Council, hereafter referred to as “the
Communications Council”. The Communications Council and the consolidated public
safety communications functions described and authorized herein shall serve a
geographical area which shall primarily be limited primarily to the boundaries of Brown
County, although it is recognized that the functions performed under this agreement
may extend beyond these boundaries and operate in counties contiguous to Brown
County.
III.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR AGREEMENT
III.
The parties hereto form the Communications Ccouncil under the authority
granted by SDCL 1-24-1, et. seq., which allows powers, privileges, or authority of a
public agency as exercised or capable of being exercised, to be jointly exercised with
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another public agency, as the term “public agency” is defined in SDCL 1-24-2, under
such powers, privileges, or authority as allowed by law governing the parties.
The parties hereto recognize that the facilities and equipment made part of this
agreement may, on occasion, be needed for emergency and disaster services as
defined and set forth in SDCL Ch. 33-5. When such facilities and equipment are
required upon a declaration of emergency by the Governor of the State of South
Dakota, as set forth in SDCL 33-15-8, the parties hereto shall allow the facilities and
equipment to be used for purposes to comply with a declaration of emergency.
IV.
SCOPE AND PURPOSES OF AGREEMENT
IV.
The parties recognize the need to consolidate all public safety communications
within Brown County at one location in order to provide the most efficient method of
dealing with the services to the public that are provided by each party hereto. “Public
safety communications” shall be considered to mean, but shall not be limited to,
emergency telephone system “911” service, dispatching law enforcement, firefighting,
and emergency medical services, alarm monitoring, and such other communications
that are compatible with the purposes of this agreement. Such public safety
communications shall also include maintenance of essential records and such other
support functions as are necessary to fulfill this agreement.
This consolidated public safety communications effort shall be hereafter known
as the Brown County Regional Communications Ccenter, hereafter referred to as “the
Center”, shall be designated as a Department of Brown County with all rights and
responsibilities provided pursuant to the policies and procedures of Brown County,
including but not limited to authorization for the Center to do procurement in accordance
with current County procurement regulations and personnel recruitment, selection, and
termination in accordance with County regulations. The Brown County Commission
concurs in expenditure of funds only as to adherence to County Procurement
regulations.
The Communications Council shall assume the responsibility of overseeing
budgetary and fiscal matters of the Center and providing recommendations to the
County Commission and City Council regarding appropriations.
The Communications Council acknowledges that the Center Director of
Communications, (Brown County Sheriff), shall be responsible for all personnel matters
including hiring, promotion and termination. The Center Director shall be responsible
for the operation of the Brown County Communications Center.
V.
LOCATION OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
V.
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The Communications Center facilities and equipment subject to this agreement
shall be maintained in its present location in the Brown County Courthouse Annex
Building until such time as the Communications Council determines another location
would provide a more efficient operational center. Portable equipment subject to this
agreement shall be placed in such vehicular units and locations of the parties as are
necessary to carry out the functions and purposes of this agreement.
VI.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL
VI.
The Communications Council shall consist of fivefour members., these The
County shall be represented by two members from the Brown County Commission, who
shall be the Chairperson of the Brown County Commission, or designated alternate, and
one other member of the Brown County Commission, who will also serve as liaison to
the Center, . The City shall be represented by two members from the City Council, who
shall be the Mayor of the City of Aberdeen, or designated alternate, and the Deputy
Mayor, who will also serve as liaison to the Center. The fifth member of the
Communications Council shall be the School Board President, or designated alternate,
for Aberdeen Public School District 6-1. Each member is entitled to one vote and may
vote on all matters. A majority vote is required to approve the matter voted upon.
A designated alternate shall be named by informing the other members of the
Communications Council in writing. A designated alternate's authority may be revoked
at any time by the naming member provided written notice is given to the other
members. A designated alternate shall have the same authority as the namingany
member of the Council including the power to vote on matters before the Council. A
designated alternate may be a member of the UsersStandards Committee as that
committee is defined in paragraph IXVIII hereafter.
TheA Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Communications Council shall be
elected by the Council at its first meeting each year.
VII.
MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL
VII.
Thaet Communications Council shall meet regularly two (2)three (3) times
annually, generally during January and JulyJanuary, May and October. The meeting of
the Council shall be conducted in accordance with SDCL 1-25, as amended. Special
meetings of the Communications Council may be held at any time or location upon
request of any members of the Communications Council or the Center Director.
Meetings of the Communications Council shall be conducted in accordance with
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SDCL Ch. 1-25, as amended.
Except where there is conflict with this agreement, meetings shall be conducted
in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised.
VIII.
CENTER DIRECTOR
The Center Director of Communications shall be the Brown County Sheriff, if
such official is willing to serve as Center Director. If the Brown County Sheriff is
unwilling to serve as Center Director, the Center Director shall be a Brown County
resident appointed by majority vote of the Communications Council.
The Center Director shall be responsible for the operation of the Center. The
Center Director shall be responsible for all personnel matters including hiring,
promotion, and termination of a 911 Director and all other personnel.
The Communications Council shall annually determine the compensation of the
Center Director.
The Center Director will act as the NCIC Terminal Control Officer, and shall have
the authority to enter into contractual agreements regarding the NCIC terminal
operation.
Pursuant to the directions of the U.S. Department of Justice, National Crime
Information Center (NCIC), Part IV of NCIC Computerized Criminal History Program,
NLETS policies governing the interstate exchange of criminal justice information, and
policies of South Dakota Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (SDLETS),
the Communications Council delegates to the Center Director management control over
the computer terminals connected directly with the SDLETS computer and indirectly
with NCIC and/or NLETS computers for the interstate exchange of criminal history
information and other criminal information.
It is further agreed that the Center Director shall have the authority to set and
enforce: (1) Priorities of the Center; (2) Standards for the selection, supervision, and
termination of Center personnel; and (3) Policy governing the operation of computer
terminals used to process criminal justice information. This agreement covers the
overall supervision of applicable equipment and operation procedures of any criminal
justice program that may be subsequently designed and implemented by the Center.
IX.
USERS COMMITTEE
VIII.
A UsersThe USERS Committee, at itstheir discretion, may meet quarterly on the
second Wednesday of the following months:
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* March
* June
* September
* December
Special meetings of the Users Committee may be held at any time or location
upon request of any member of the Users Committee or the Council.
The personnel that make up this the Users Ccommittee should be direct users of
the system, rather than management, and will consist of the following personnel:
1. 911Communications Director (Chairperson)
2. Assistant 911 DirectorChief Dispatcher (Secretary)
3. Dispatcher
4. Representative of the County Fire Chief's Association
5. Aberdeen Fire representative
6. Aberdeen Police representative
7. Brown County Sheriff representative
8. Groton PD representative
9. Aberdeen Aadvanced Care Ambulance representative
10. Rural ambulance service representative (as determined by the Fire
Chief’s Association)
11. Emergency Medical Director
12. State's Attorney
13.12. Brown County Emergency Management representative
The Users Committee may advise and assist the Center Director and
Communications Council as followsRoles and objectives of the Standards Committee:
* Set and review performance objectives
* Review actual performance against those objectives
* Identify training needs for the public, field responders, and
dispatchers
* Develop training to meet those needs
* Identify policy and procedure needs
* Develop and review Center policies and procedures
* Develop coordinated interagency response goals
The Center Director, (Brown County Sheriff), will act as the NCIC Terminal
Control Officer, and shall have the authority to enter into contractual agreements
regarding the NCIC terminal operation.
Pursuant to the directions of the U.S. Department of Justice, National Crime
Information Center (NCIC), Part IV of NCIC Computerized Criminal History Program,
NLETS policies governing the interstate exchange of criminal justice information, and
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policies of South Dakota Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (SDLETS), it
is agreed that the Brown County Regional Communications Council delegates to the
Brown County Communications Center Director, (Brown County Sheriff), management
control over the computer terminals connected directly with the SDLETS computer and
indirectly with NCIC and/or NLETS computers for the interstate exchange of criminal
history information and other criminal information.
It is further agreed that the Brown County Communications Center Director,
(Brown County Sheriff), shall have the authority to set and enforce: (1) Priorities; (2)
Standards for the selection, supervision and termination of personnel; and policy
governing the operation of computer terminals used to process criminal justice
information. This agreement covers the overall supervision of applicable equipment and
operation procedures of any criminal justice program that may be subsequently
designed and implemented by the Brown County Regional Communications Center.
X.
EMPLOYEES
IX.
The Center Director of Communications for the Center shall be responsible for all
employment decisions in accordance with the Brown County Employment Handbook.
All cCenter staff will be employees of theBrown County subject to its personnel rules
and regulations as managed by the Center Director of Communications for the Center.
XI.
OPERATIONS
X.
The operation of the Center shall be governed by the following general
operational parameters:
1. a) The fiscal year of the Center shall be the calendar year. The
Center Director shall present a requested annual budget to the
Communications Council at its second regular meeting. The
Communications Council shall approve a proposed annual budget.Prior to
approving the annual budget, the Director and Council shall meet and
agree upon a proposed budget. The terms of proposed annual budget
thereafterwhich shall be presented by the Center Director to the City and
the County governing bodies during the normal budget approval process.
The budget as finally approved shall include all costs necessary to carry
out the Center’sCouncil's functions.
2. b) The Center’s budget will be administered by Brown County.
3. c) All 911 surcharge monies will be under the control of the Brown
County Commission, and will be maintained in an account established for
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said purpose.
4. d) Each user of the Center agrees to fund and maintain such
equipment as necessary for its operation as it relates to this agreement.
The Center will not supply vehicle or personal radios/equipment to
individuals or departments. The users agree to use such equipment as is
compatible with Center equipment. The current policy of dispatchers
being liaisons to the public after normal duty hours of the Aberdeen Police
Department will continue in effect until such other time as may be agreed
between the parties.
5. e) All fees acquired by the Council from users of the Center or any of
its and any assets or resources of the Center shall be deposited with the
Brown County Treasurer and shall be considered as part of the anticipated
revenues of the CenterCouncil as determined in its annual budget.
Enterprise activities named by the Center may include but are not limited
to:
Management of alarms located in the Center
Management of Law Enforcement Users Computer Software Other
Dispatch Services
Radio and Electronic Maintenance
Telephone and Accessory Hardware Provision and Service
The Center will maintain a separate account for the receipt and
disbursement of 911 surcharge monies.
6. f) The Center will maintain the equipment on inventory, either by
maintenance contract or by other arrangement deemed suitable at the
direction of the Communications Council.
7. g) The Communications Council will have the power to apply for,
receive and expend grants of money from any local, state or federal
government and from any private individuals, foundation or corporation .
8. h) 911 and related dispatch service will first be provided to Brown
County and the City of Aberdeen before service to other counties or
municipalities is considered.
XII.
FUNDING
XI.
The Center will be funded using the following method:
The annual budget will be reduced by the anticipated revenues generated by the
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cCenter. The remaining unfunded costs will be divided equally by the parties to this
agreement.
XIII.
TERM AND TERMINATION
XII.
This amended agreement shall extendbe effective for a period of five years
beginning on January 1, 2019October 1, 2006, and extending through September 30,
2011; further, this agreement may be automatically renewed for like successive periods
unless either party moved for termination.
This agreement will terminate one hundred eighty (180) days following
forwarding of written notice of termination by one party to the other.
This agreement revokes and superscedes all previous agreements between the
parties for public safetyEmergency Ccommunications functions, including that certain
Intergovernmental Agreement between the parties dated November 7, 2006, and
most recently renewed on October 1, 2016.
XIV.
DISSOLUTION
XIII.
Upon termination of the Communications Council, all property listed on the
inventory of the Center will become the sole property of Brown County.
XV.
AMENDMENTS
XIV.
This agreement may be amended, modified, or altered only by unanimous
agreement of the members of the Communications Council and upon joint action of the
parties.
XVI.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
XV.
Record keeping and audits: The parties to this agreement acknowledge that
each has an obligation to maintain accurate records. Upon reasonable notice, each
party shall have a right to inspect and audit the other party's operation, records and
maintenance and security of law enforcement data. Once performed, the results of the
audit shall be made available, upon request, to the governing bodies of Brown County
and the City of Aberdeen.
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Indemnification: Through errors and omissions, negligence, or intentional acts, if
either party to this agreement causes damage or loss to any other party whether to files,
programs, records, data, equipment, hardware or software, or otherwise, the party
causing such damage shall indemnify the injured party and shall hold the injured party
harmless for all such damages, costs, reasonable attorney fees, and related expenses.
Insurance: The Center shall be covered under a policy maintained by Brown
County in the minimum amount of $1,000,000. The Center also shall be covered under
a policy maintained by the City in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.
Non-discrimination: All parties hereto shall fully comply with applicable federal
and state regulations, agreeing specifically not to discriminate against any person on
account of race, disability, color, sex, age, religion or national origin.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto agree and do now set their
hands and seals in execution of this agreement on the day and year indicated belowfirst
written above.
/s/ Mike Levsen /s/ Deb Knecht
Mayor, City of Aberdeen Chairperson, Brown County Commission
/s/ Karl Alberts /s/ Maxine Taylor
City Finance Officer Brown County Auditor
The foregoing Intergovernmental Agreement For The Brown County
Regional Communications Center is hereby approved and ratified by the Aberdeen
City Council this day of , 2019.
Lynn Lander, City Manager
ATTEST:
Karl Alberts, Finance Officer
The foregoing Intergovernmental Agreement For The Brown County
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Regional Communications Center is hereby approved and ratified by the Brown
County Board of Commissioners this day of , 2019.
Doug Fjeldheim, Chairman
ATTEST:
Maxine Fischer, Auditor
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BROWN COUNTY REGIONAL
COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2019
The Brown County Regional Communications Council (BCRCC) held a duly-noticed
regular meeting on Thursday, January 24, 2019, in the Community Room of the Public Safety
Building located at 114 2nd Ave. SE, Aberdeen, South Dakota. The following BCRCC officials
were present: Doug Fjeldheim - Chairman Brown County Commission and BCRCC Chairman,
Rachel Kippley - Brown County Commissioner, Mike Levsen - Aberdeen Mayor, and Robert
Ronayne - Deputy Mayor. Also present were Brown County Sheriff Mark Milbrandt and Chief
Deputy Dave Lunzman, 911 Director Kent Jones and Assistant 911 Director Erin Bacon,
Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil, Captain Jay Tobin, and Captain Eric Duven, Aberdeen Fire
& Rescue Chief Randy Meister and Battalion Chief Joel Weig, Brown County Emergency
Management Director Scott Meints, Brown County IT Chief Information Officer Paul Sivertsen,
Brown County State’s Attorney Chris White, and City Attorney Ron Wager.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fjeldheim at 3:30 p.m..
1. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON FOR 2019
Nomination by Ronayne, second by Kippley that Levsen be elected Chairman and
Kippley be elected Vice Chairperson of the BCRCC for 2019. All present voting aye, motion
carried.
Levsen presided over the remainder of the meeting.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ronayne moved, Fjeldheim seconded to approve the minutes of the October 25, 2018,
meeting as circulated. All voting aye, motion carried.
3. OPEN FORUM
No one was present.
OLD BUSINESS
4. None.
NEW BUSINESS
5. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Council set its next regular meeting for May 23, 2019, at 3:30 p.m., at the same
location.
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6. OPERATIONS OF THE CENTER
Jones informed the Council of an incident in the past week with a fiber optic connection
causing the 911 trunk to be down for short periods of time on two separate days. The service
providers responded quickly and the Center coordinated activities very well to minimize the
actual down times. Milbrandt was very pleased with the Center’s response to this incident.
Jones discussed the need to update software and replace hardware for the server
migration to Spillman. Jones also discussed the need for Spillman to conduct a site survey which
involves one of their support technicians coming in and observing each site that uses the system
to instruct on improved functionality. Jones will work with the users and Spillman to determine
costs and implementaton. Some of the costs may need to be included in his 2020 budget request.
Jones stated that the relocation to the new building at 1221 1st Street South will require
intense coordination with the installers and technicians to make sure they can flip the switch to
the system when they complete the move-in. Estimated move-in is in March, 2019.
7. USERS FORUM
No users appeared to raise concerns.
8. DISCUSSION OF FY2018 YEAR-END BUDGET EXPENDITURES
Jones presented the year-end 2018 budget expenditures report.
9. AMENDMENT OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Wager presented a draft amendment of the Intergovernmental Agreement (“Agreement”)
to the Council. Ronayne moved, Kippley seconded to recommend approval of the amendment to
the Board of County Commissioners and the City Council. Levsen opened the question for
discussion and the following amendments were offered:
Fjeldheim moved, Kippley seconded to amend the Agreement to add the following
sentence to Article XVI Insurance: “The Center also shall be covered under a policy maintained
by the City in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.” All voting aye, motion to amend carried.
Ronayne moved, Kippley seconded to amend Article XIII to replace the first two
paragraphs with “This agreement shall be effective beginning on January 1, 2019. This
agreement will terminate one hundred eighty (180) days following forwarding of written notice
of termination by one party to the other.” All voting aye, motion to amend carried.
Kippley moved, Ronayne seconded to amend Article IV to add the following to the end
of the last paragraph: “and providing recommendations to the County Commission and City
Council regarding appropriations.” All voting aye, motion to amend carried.
Ronayne moved, Fjeldheim seconded to amend Article IX and replace “Chief Dispatcher
(Secretary)” with “Assistant 911 Director”. All voting aye, motion to amend carried.
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There being no further amendments or discussion, the vote was called on the main
motion to recommend approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement, as amended, to the Board
of County Commissioners and City Council. All voting aye, motion carried.
Wager and White were directed to confer and prepare the final Agreement as approved,
and to present the same to the County Commission and City Council with the recommendation
for adoption. It was also noted that, if the amended Agreement is timely adopted by both
governing bodies, the May meeting will be cancelled by the Chairman with the next meeting
scheduled for July.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Ronayne, seconded by Kippley to adjourn the
meeting. All present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019, AT 3:30 P.M.,
IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING IN ABERDEEN, SD.
Date: January 24, 2019 Prepared by:
Ronald A. Wager, Secretary
Minutes of the January 23, 2019, meeting approved as circulated at the meeting of
_______________, 2019.
BROWN COUNTY REGIONAL
COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL
Date:
Mike Levsen, Chairman
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