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City of Lincoln/Lancaster County R E C E \ VE D Railroad Transporiation Safety District 'l.OH 949 West Bond Street, Suite 200 SEP 1 S Lincoln, NE 68521 UNTY
LANCASTER CO CLERK
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RE: 2017-2018 Budget ("" b~ s. 'Z., ~ • s (o z.o
Your 201 7-20 18 budget forms are enclosed . The forms are due September 20, 2017. Please contact us if the adopted amounts differ from the proposed amounts.
You should submit the documents to the Lancaster County Clerk, 555 S. 10111 Street, Room 108, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 and the Auditor of Public Accounts, P. 0. Box 98917, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68509, by September 20,2017:
I) Approved budget form and lid computation form with our compilation report attached.
2) Copy of your board minutes adopting the budget for 2017-2018.
3) Copy of your board minutes where at least 75% of your board voted to exceed the budget limit by an additional 1%. Correct the percentage of 100% (page 9) of the lid computation form, if necessary.
4) Certificate of valuation from County Assessor.
5) Proof of publication for notice of budget hearing.
The following should be submitted to the Auditor of Public Accounts, P. 0. Box 98917, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68509, by September 20, 2017:
1) Report on Joint Public Agency and Interlocal Agreements. Please review this report to ensure all interlocal agreements have been included.
Enclosed is your notice of budget hearing, you must pub! ish your notice four days prior to the day set for your budget hearing.
Please call if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
HBE LLP
Anthony C. Jerina, CPA Director
ACJ/nla
Enclosure
7140 Stephanie Lane I P.O. Box 23110 I Lincoln, NE 168542-3110 I p: 402.423.43431 f: 402.423.4346
1314Andrews Drive 1 P.O. Box 1167 1 Norfolk, NE 168702-1167 1 p: 402.379.9294 1 f: 402.379.2338
www.hbecpa.com
People and results you can count on.
2017-2018 STATE OF NEBRASKA
GENERAL BUDGET FORM
RECEIVED SEP. 18 2017
Railroad Transportation Safety District
TO THE COUNTY BOARD AND COUNTY CLERK OF
LANCASTER COUNTY Lancaster County
This budget is for the Period Jufvlf~~17 through June 30, 2018
Upon Filing, The Entity Certifies the Information Submitted on this Form to be Correct:
The following PERSONAL AND REAL PROPERTY TAX is requested for the ensuing year:
$ 5,650,737.00 1 Property Taxes for Non-Bond Purposes
Principal and Interest on Bonds
I 5,650,737.00 I Total Personal and Real Property Tax Required $
Outstanding Bonded Indebtedness as of July 1, 2017
- Principal
- Interest
$ - Total Bonded Indebtedness
Total General Fund Certified Valuation (All Counties) ~~~~--~~~~ (Certification of Va/uaUon(s) from County Assessor MUST be attached)
County Clerk's Use ONLY
Auditor of Public Accounts State Capitol, Suite 2303
Lincoln, NE 68509
Telephone: (402) 471 -2111 FAX: (402) 471 -3301
Website: www.auditors.nebraska.qov
Questions· E-Mail: [email protected]
My Subdivision has elected to use this Budget Document as the Audit Waiver. r--1!!w YES, Board Minutes MUST be Attached)
LJYES 00 NO
If YES, Column 2 MUST contain ACTUAL Numbers.
If YES, DO NOT COMPLETE/SUBMIT SEPARATE AUDIT WAIVER REQUEST.
Aaonnrt of Joint Public Aaencv & lnterlocal Aareements
this Subdivision involved in any lnterlocal Agreements or Joint Public Am:mr.iA!': for the reporting period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017?
[X)vEs DNa If YES, Please attach lnterlocal Agreement Report.
~nrnnrAtA Names & Business Names
Did the Subdivision operate under a separate Trade Name, Corporate Name, or
other Business Name during the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 201 7?
OvEs [!]No If YES, Please attach Trade Name Report.
Budget Due by 9-20-2017 budget to:
• Auditor of Public Accounts ~Electronically on Website or Mail
County Board (SEC. 13-508), C/0 County Clerk
See independent accountants' compilation report. Page 1
Railroad Transportation Safety District in Lancaster County
TOTAL ALL FUNDS Actual Actual/Estimated Adopted Budget
Line 2015-2016 2016- 2017 2017-2018 No. (Column 1) (Column 2) (Column 3) 1 Beginning Balances, Receipts, & Transfers: - . ... . 2 Beainning Net Cash Balance $ 7,803,738.00 $ 8,817,141 .00 $ 12,337,863.97 3 Investments $ 6,250,041 .00 $ 7,295,000.00 $ 7,240,000.00 4 Countv Treasurer's Balance $ 40,270.00 $ 55,808.00 $ 69,884.88 5 Subtotal of Beginning Balances (Lines 2 thru 4) $ 14,094,049.00 $ 16,167,949.00 $ 19,647,748.85 6 Personal and Real Property Taxes (Columns 1 and 2- See Preparation Guidelines) $ 3,067,697.00 $ 3,860,280.23 $ 5,539,938.00 7 Federal Receipts $ - $ - $ -8 State Receipts: Motor Vehicle Pro-Rate (To LC-3 Supporting Schedule) $ 9,330.00 $ 11,470.64 $ 11 ,500.00
9 State Receipts: State Aid $ - $ - $ -10 State Receipts: Other $ 86,401 .00 $ 106,286.98 $ 1,500.00
11 State Receipts: Property Tax Credit $ 164,190.00 $ 191 ,231 .22
12 Local Receipts: Nameplate Capacity Tax $ - $ 24.42 $ -13 Local Receipts: In Lieu of Tax (To LC-3 Supportlna Schedule) $ 1,157.00 $ 1,346.13 $ 1,000.00
14 Local Receipts: Other $ 70,151 .00 $ 113,795.31 $ 69,000.00
15 Transfers in Of Surplus Fees (To LC-3 Supporting Schedule) $ - $ - $ -16 Transfer In Other Than Surplus Fees (Should aaree to Transfers Out on Line 28) $ - $ - $ -17 Total Resources Available (Linea 5thru 16) $ 17,492,975.00 $ 20,452,383.93 $ 25,270,686.85
18 Disbursements & Transfers:
19 Operatina Expenses $ 148,646.00 $ 176,484.12 $ 85,500.00
20 Capital Improvements (Real Property/Improvements) $ 1,176,380.00 $ 628,150.96 $ 25, 142,436.85
21 Other Capital Outlay (Equipment, Vehicles, Etc.) $ - $ - $ -22 Debt Service: Bond Principal & Interest Payments $ - $ - $ -23 Debt Service: Payments to Retire Interest-Free Loans (Public Airports) $ - $ - $ -24 Debt Service: Payments to Bank Loans & Other Instruments (Fire Districts) $ - $ - $ -25 Debt Service: Other $ - $ - $ -26 Judgments $ - $ - $ -27 Transfers Out of Surolus Fees $ - $ - $ -28 Transfers Out Other Than Surplus Fees (Should agree to Transfers In on Line 16) $ - $ - $ -29 Total Disbursements & Transfers (Lines 19 thru 28) $ 1,325,026.00 $ 804,635.08 $ 25,227,936.85
30 Balance Forward/Cash Reserve (Line 17- Line 29) $ 16167 949.00 $ 19,647,748.85 $ 42,750.00
31 Cash Reserve Percentage 50%
Tax from Line 6 $ 5,539,938.00
PROPERTY TAX RECAP County Treasurer's Commission at 2% of Line 6 $ 11 0,799.00
Total Property Tax Requirement $ 5,650,737.00
See independent accountants' compilation report. Page2
Railroad Transportation Safety District in Lancaster County
To Assist the County For Levy Setting Purposes
The Cover Page identifies the Property Tax Request between Principal & Interest on Bonds and All Other Purposes. If your.political subdivision needs more of a breakdown for levy setting purposes, complete the section below.
Property Tax Request by Fund:
General Fund
Sinking Fund
Bond Fund
______ Fund
Total Tax Request
$
$
•• $ -
Property Tax Request
5,650,737.00
5,650,737.00
•• This Amount should agree to the Total Personal and Real Property Tax Required on the Cover Page (Page 1 ).
Cash Reserve Fund Statute 13-503 says cash reserve means funds required for the period before revenue would become available for expenditure but shall not include funds held in any special reserve fund. If the cash reserve on Page 2 exceeds 50%, you can list below amounts being held in a special reserve fund.
Special Reserve Fund Name
Total Special Reserve Funds
Total Cash Reserve
Remaining Cash Reserve
Remaining Cash Reserve %
$
$
Amount
42,750.00
42,750.00
50%
Documentation of Transfers:
(Only complete if there are transfers noted on Page 2, Column 2)
Please explain what fund the monies were transferred from, what fund they were transferred to, and the reason for the transfer.
Transfer From: Transfer To:
Amount:
,R~on: . I
Transfer From: Transfer To:
Amount:
reason: I
Transfer From: Transfer To:
Amount:
!Reason: I
See independent accountants' compilation report. Page 2-A
CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION
ENTITY OFFICIAL ADDRESS
If no official address, please provide address where correspondence should be sent
NAME Roger Figard ADDRESS 949 W Bond St, Suite 200 CITY & ZIP CODE lincoln, 68521 TELEPHONE 402-441-7711 WEBSITE
BOARD CHAIRPERSON CLERK/TREASURERISU PERINTEN DENT lOTH ER
NAME DebSchorr Roger Figard ----------------------------TITLE IFI RM NAME _C_h_a_ir:_pe_r_so_n __________________ _ Executive Director
TELEPHONE 402-441-6860 402-447-7711 ----------------------------EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected] [email protected]
For Questions on this form, who should we contact (please v one): Contact will be via email if supplied.
Osoard Chairperson
IT] clerk I Treasurer I Superintendent I Other
DPreparer
PREPARER
Anthony Jerina, CPA
CPAIHBE LLP
402-423-4343
NOTE: If Budget Document is used as an Audit Waiver, approval of the Audit Waiver will be sent to the Board Chairperson via email. If no email
address is supplied for the Board Chairperson, notification will be mai led via post office to address listed above.
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STATE OF NEBRASKA LID COMPUTATION FORM
Railroad Transportation Safety District in
Lancas~er County
COMPUTATION OF LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
PRIOR YEAR RESTRICTED FUNDS AUTHORITY OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2
OPTION 1
2016-2017 Restricted Funds Authority (Base Amount) = Line (8} from last year's LC-3 Form 1 ,584,853.07 Option 1 - (1)
OPTION 2 - Only use if a vote was taken at a town hall meeting last year to exceed Lid for one vear
Line (1) of 2016-2017 Lid Computation Form
Allowable Percent Increase Less Vote Taken (From 2016-2017 Lid Computation Form Line (6) - Line (5))
Dollar Amount of Allowable Increase Excluding the vote taken Line (A) X Line (B)
Calculated 2016-2017 Restricted Funds Authority (Base Amount)= Line (A) Plus Line (C)
Option 2 - (A)
% -----,,....,.,-.........,--:::~-
Option2 - (B)
Option 2- (C)
ALLOWABLE INCREASES (J] BASE LIMITATION PERCENT INCREASE (2.5%)
([] ALLOWABLE GROWTH PER THE ASSESSOR MINUS 2.5%
580,843,823.00 I 2017 Growth per Assessor
23,398,980,099.00 = 2.48 % 2016 Valuation Multiply times
100 To get%
rn ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT BOARD APPROVED INCREASE
6 # of Board Members
voting "Yes" for Increase
I 6 Total# of Members in Governing Body
(Attending & Absent)
= 100.00 % --Must be at least .75 (75%) of the Governing Body
ATTACH A COPY OF THE BOARD MINUTES APPROVING THE INCREASE.
2.50 % (2)
0/o -----,.(3,.,...) __ _
1.00 % (4)
See independent accountants' compilation report.
Option 2- (1)
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. . STATE OF NEBRASKA tiD COMPUTATION FORM
Railroad Transportation Safety District in
Lancaster County
rJ SPECIAL ELECTIONITOWNHALL MEETING - VOTER L:J APPROVED % INCREASE %
---.,..,(5),.....---
Piease Attach Ballot Sample and Election Results OR Record of Action From Townhall Meeting
TOTAL ALLOWABLE PERCENT INCREASE= Line (2) +Line (3) +Line (4) +Line (5)
Allowable Dollar Amount of Increase to Restricted Funds = Line (1) x Line (6)
Total Restricted Funds Authority= Line (1) +Line {7)
Less: Restricted Funds from Lid Supporting Schedule
Total Unused Restricted Funds Authority= Line (8)- Line {9)
LINE (10) MUST BE GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO ZERO OR YOU ARE IN VIOLATION OF THE LID LAW.
THE AMOUNT OF UNUSED RESTRICTED FUNDS AUTHORITY ON UNE (10)
MUST BE PUBUSHED IN THE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING.
See independent accountants' compilation report.
3 .50% (6)
55,469.86 (7)
1 ,640,322.93 (8)
(9)
1 ,640,322.93 (10)
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CERTIFICATION OF TAXABLE VALUE And VALUE ATTRIBUTABLE TO GROWTH
{format for all political subdivisions other than
a) sanitary improvement districts in existence five years or less, and
b) community colleges, and c) school districts}
Tax Year 2017 {certification required on or before August 20th, of each year}
TO: RTSD ATTN: ROGER FIGARO 949 W BOND ST, STE 200 LINCOLN, NE 68521
TAXABLE VALUE LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF Lancaster
Name of Political Subdivision Type {e.g. Value attributable to Subdivision city, fire, NRD) Growth
RAILROAD
Total Taxable Value
Miscellaneous District -TRANSPORTATION 08 580,843,823 25,434,293,250
SAFETY DISTRICT --
*Value attributable to growth is determined pursuant to section 13-518 which includes real and personal property and annexation, if applicable.
I () 'l Q , Lancaster Assessor hereby certify that the valuation listed herein is, to the best of my kn wledge and belief, the true and accurate taxable valuation for the current year, pursuant to Neb. Rev. tat. 0 13-509 and 0 13-518.
'\[\~ \\. <P,~ 8,i~·UJI7 (signature of county assessor) (date)
CC: County Clerk, Lancaster
CC: County Clerk where district is headquartered, if different county,----- -----
Note to political subdivision: A copy of the Certification of Value must be attached to the budget document.
Guildeline form provided by Nebraska Dept. of Revenue Property Assessment Division, Rev. 07/2010
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INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBUC ACCOUNTANTS' COMPILATION REPORT
To the District Board City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Railroad Transportation Safety District Lincoln, Nebraska
Management is responsible for the accompanying budget document of the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Railroad Transportation Safety District included in the accompanying prescribed form, which comprise the 2017-2018 State ofNebraska General Budget Form and 2017-2018 Budget Form LC-3 Lid Computation for the period beginning July I, 2017 through June 3 0, 2018. We have performed a compilation engagement in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services promulgated by the Accounting and Review Services Committee ofthe AICPA. We did not audit or review the budget document included in the accompanying prescribed form nor were we required to perform any procedures to verify the accuracy or the completeness of the infonnation provided by management. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion, a conclusion, nor provide any form of assurance on this budget document.
The budget document included in the accompanying prescribed form is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Nebraska State Auditor of Public Accounts, and is not intended to be a presentation in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
W~c;; A~?
August 25, 2017
7140 Stephanie Lane I P.O. Box 23110 I Lincoln, NE ]68542-3110 I p: 402.423.4343] f: 402.423.4346
1314Andrews Drive I P.O. Box 1167] Norfolk, NE 168702-1167] p: 402.379.9294] f: 402.379.2338
www.hbecpa.com
People and results you can count on.
'-·-·-· .. 0 Meeting Began At 11 :00 a.m.
Meeting Ended At: 11:38 a.m.
RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION SAFETY DISTRICT Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Members Present: Roy Christensen, Jennifer Brinkman , Cyndi Lamm, Jane Raybould, Todd Wiltgen
Members Absent: Deb Schorr
Others Present: Roger Figard, Amy Cornelius-Jones, Liz Thanel, Susie Filipi, Sara Hartzell, Bill Kutilek, Tony J erina, Rick Haden, Rick Herrick
Order No. 17-25 Call Meeting to Order. Approval of Previous Minutes Roy Christensen called the meeting to order. Christensen stated the RTSD is subject to and adheres to the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, and he indicated that a copy of the Act is posted and available for inspection at the entrance of the meeting room.
Christensen stated that on August 28, 2017, notice of the meeting agenda was posted on the bulletin boards at City Hall, first floor, 555 South 1Oth Street. Also, notice of the meeting, the agenda and the budget summary were published in the Journal Star on September 3, 2017. Notice ofthe meeting and attachments were also posted on the RTSD website on September 6, 2017, which may be linked from both the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County official government websites. The notice, agenda, and materials being considered at the meeting were also made available for inspection at the RTSD Offices, at 949 West Bond Street, Suite 200.
First item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the August 22, 2017 meeting. The minutes are available for review on the RTSD website http://lincoln.ne.gov/city/pworks/rtsd/ .
Raybould moved to approve the minutes from the August 22, 2017 meeting. Wiltgen seconded the motion. Motion approved 5-0
Order No. 17-26 Report of Statement of Financial Activity Liz Thanel reported on the Statement of Financial Activity through the end of August 2017 (i.e., showing two months of financial activity after commencement of the fiscal year).
• To date, the RTSD has received $1.644 million of the $5.2 million in tax revenues. The $1.6 million represents the 2"d half of the 2016 taxes at the 1.9 cent levy. $13,112 has been received of the $60,000 interest revenue which is at 32% of the revenue for the year.
• Disbursements - Spent: $32,607 in commissions, $3,853 in operating costs, and $10,696,013 in construction project costs. This includes the $10 million to the City of Lincoln for the South Beltway.
• As of August 31 , 2017, the ending cash balance was $660,059 with an additional $10,535,022 in investments. As of that date, there was a total fund balance of $11 ,195,081.
Wiltgen moved to approve the Statement of Financial Activity. Raybould seconded the motion. Motion approved 5-0
Order No. 17-27 Review & Consideration ofFY 2016/2017 Audit Tony Jerina from HBE, LLP presented the Draft FY 2016/2017 Audit report. The report should be finalized in the following week and no changes are expected from the draft to the final report. HBE, LLP expresses an unmodified opinion, which means the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the RTSD. There are no deviations from the standard opinion. Jerina reviewed the draft as follows:
Statement of Net Position: Total Assets increased $3.7 million over the prior year. As of June 30, 2017 assets were approximately $21 million. Statement of Activities: Total expenses were $795,000. There was a decrease in construction projects from the prior year. Property taxes increased due to an increase in the requested levy rate. Investment income increased to $118,000. Overall, total general revenues increased approximately $950,000. Notes to Financial Statements: Jerina specifically noted Notes E-G as follows: Note E- Commitments: There were three contracts that have not been finished with Olsson Associates, and each are described in Note E to the audit report. Note F- Prior Period Adjustment: A prior period adjustment is noted in the audit report due to a construction contract with expenses that were approximately $33,000 less than anticipated. Note G- Subsequent Events: In Note G to the audit report, a reference is made to the $10 million commitments for the South Beltway project in 2017 and 2018. The audit report includes a comparison of the budget to the actual expense for the year ending June 30, 2017. In addition, there are Schedules of Accounts with the County Treasurer, Certificates of Deposit, Insurance Coverage, and Valuations, Rates and Assessments. Finally, there is a report of internal controls which has one finding that is the same as the prior year. The report states that HBE, LLP prepared the financial reports instead of the RTSD preparing the reports themselves. Jerina indicated that this is a common finding in audit reports, but it requires disclosure.
Wiltgen pointed out that since it is now past September 1, 201 7, and the first commitment of $1 0 million has already been paid to the City with respect to the South Beltway project, that it seems appropriate to revise Note G to reflect that such payment has actually been paid. Jerina indicated that this revision can be made in the final audit report.
Order No. 17-28 Consideration ofFY 2017/2018 Budget Roger Figard stated that included in the Board meeting materials were copies of the State Budget forms that the RTSD is required to submit to the State Auditor' s office. The information described on the forms reflect the same amounts that were approved in the draft budget from the June 5, 2017, Board meeting as well as the special meeting held August 22, 2017.
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Wiltgen moved to approve FY 2017/2018 Budget and authorize the Executive Director to secure any necessary signatures on all required budget fonns. Raybould seconded the motion. Motion approved 5-0
Order No. 17-29 Report Regarding Current Budget Status Figard stated that we have spent 5% of the operating budget and 20% of the construction budget which included the $10 million for the South Beltway project. Figard does not have any concerns with the status of the current budget. Figard would like to thank the County Treasurer's office for being timely and having the cash ready to transfer to the City of Lincoln in order to satisfy the commitment for the South Beltway project.
Order No. 17-30 Report of Project and Crossing Updates Figard reported that BNSF Railroad representatives will be in town at the end of the month to meet and discuss RTSD, Lincoln Airport Authority, Lower Platte South NRD, City of Lincoln-Parks and Recreation and City of Lincoln-Public Works projects. Wiltgen suggested that at least one RTSD Board member should attend the meeting.
33rd & Cornhusker Kris Humphrey, Project Manager gave a status update. There is a fully-executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the RTSD, BNSF and Nebraska Department ofTransportation (NDOT). The MOU outlines the responsibilities between the three parties regarding items such as funding, schedule, and the individual responsibilities of each party.
There was an RFQ issued for the project and the RTSD received three proposals. Two firms were shortlisted for interviews. This project/work includes a sub-area Planning Study, NEPA-Environrnental, and Preliminary Engineering. The interview team selected the Olsson Associates/Benesch team. The next steps are to negotiate a contract with them for the first phase of the services which will be sub-area planning with components of environmental and preliminary engineering for different alternatives for the roadway The goal is to have a contract negotiated by December and then submitted to the Board for action. Christensen asked if the project is on schedule. Humphrey confirmed it is.
Jamaica North Trail Connection Sara Hartzell from Parks and Recreation gave a project update with respect to the Jamaica North Trail connection. The connection is between the Jamaican North and the Rock Island trails in southwest Lincoln. Olsson Associates has been working on these plans along with the Nebraska Trails Foundation & Great Plains Trails Network. These two trail groups have been major partners in this project resulting in 30% fundraising efforts towards the costs of the project to date. Hartzell is working with Susie Filipi from Public Works to prepare an interlocal agreement between the RTSD and the City of Lincoln for transfer of funding, as well as preparing a fact sheet for the project.
Jane Raybould asked if an option had been chosen. Hartzell stated that costs for the design options are currently being reviewed. Christensen asked who makes the final decision as to the final design option. Hartzell responded that several factors play into the decision, including costs, impacts to the park, public input, and future plans for area trails. Parks and Recreation will be the entity that makes final decisions, and the RTSD will be kept apprised.
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Hobson's Yard There was an article in the Journal Star about the fatality crash in west Lincoln. It referenced that the RTSD was looking into track abandonment of the Hastings line in Hobson's Yard. This will be on the agenda for the meeting with the railroad at the end of the month. The 33rd & Cornhusker project is a priority over the Hobson Yard relocation. Information is still being gathered for Hobson Yard.
West Wittstruck Estimated costs are being finalized and reviewed for a couple options for straightening out the alignment of the county road at West Wittstruck Road. This is being addressed by the County Engineering and Nebraska Department of Transportation.
Pine Lake Road; 56th Street- Hwy 2 The crossing of the OPPD line in south Lincoln is an active but seldom used line. Discussions are under way as to whether all the new safety equipment needs to be installed at the beginning of the project or whether certain improvements can be phased in so that costs can be deferred. There may be an inter local agreement ready for the December meeting to establish cost sharing for this project.
Crossing Updates: At the December 2016 Board meeting, Figard stated that the City and County are responsible for maintaining appropriate markings approaching railroad crossings. At the time, the County was working with NDOT on a federal aid project. Figard has received a letter that the project is ready for construction and addresses approximately ten crossings within the county. The local cost-share that the RTSD would be asked to fund would be approximately $2,000, which represents 10% of the project cost. Figard is also working with the City for crossings within the City which also require marking improvements.
The RTSD continues to receive concerns from citizens for crossing conditions. Figard continues to work with staff on these conditions.
Figard showed updates to the RTSD website and the interactive map that is now available for public access. This provides more transparency and information for the public and staff.
Order No. 17-31 Non-Agenda I Public Comment No non-agenda items were addressed. J erina returned for public comment to show his appreciation to Roger Figard, Liz Thanel, Amy Cornelius-Jones, and Candace Meredeth for their assistance with gathering and transmitting required information for the audit. The next meeting is presently scheduled for Monday, December 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Brinkman moved to adjourn. Raybould seconded the motion. Motion approved 5-0
Meeting adjourned at 11:38 a.m. Prepared by: Amy Cornelius-Jones, Engineering Services Minutes 09-12-17
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TO: RTSD
CERTIFICATION OF TAXABLE VALUE And VALUE ATTRIBUTABLE TO GROWTH
{format for all political subdivisions other than
a) sanitary improvement districts in existence five years or less, and
b) community colleges, and c) school districts}
Tax Year 2017 {certification required on or before August 20th, of each year}
ATTN: ROGER FIGARO 949 W BOND ST, STE 200 LINCOLN, NE 68521
TAXABLE VALUE LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF Lancaster
Name of Political Subdivision Type (e.g. Value attributable to Total Taxable Value Subdivision city, fire, NRD) Growth
RAILROAD Miscellaneous District -TRANSPORTATION 08 580,843,823 25,434,293,250
SAFETY DISTRICT -
*Value attributable to growth is determined pursuant to section 13-518 which includes real and personal property and annexation, if applicable.
--L.X...:::::...L.-t-a..=::.L...:.....s....;"-:-___..~~p..o~~!:__-• Lancaster Assessor hereby certify that the valuation listed herein is, to the best of my kn wledge and belief, the true and accurate taxable valuation for the current year, pursuant to Neb. Rev. tat. 0 13-509 and 0 13-518.
\f\~o.-_ \\. "·~ 8#1lo·UJI7 (signature of county assessor) (date)
CC: County Clerk, Lancaster
CC: County Clerk where district is headquartered, if different county, ---------
Note to political subdivision: A copy of the Certification of Value must be attached to the budget document.
Guildeline form provided by Nebraska Dept. of Revenue Property Assessment Division, Rev. 07/2010
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
State o{-~} ss. LANCASTER COUNTY,
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND BUDGET SUMMARY
Rellroad Transportallon Safety District IN Lancaster County, Nebraska ,
PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of State Statute Sections 13-501 to 13·513, that the governing body'wlll meet on the 12th day of September 2017, at 11 :00 o'clockA.M at Council Chambers, 555 S 101h
• Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 fO< the purposa of hearing support, opposition, criticism, 1 suggestions or observations of taxpayers retating to the following proposed budget.
The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that she/he is a Clerk of the Lincoln
Journal Star, legal newspaper printed, published and having a general circulation in the County of
Lancaster and State of Nebraska, and that the attached printed notice was published in said
newspaper ~ successive time(s) the first insertion having been on
~-U< ./f-tj ~ '20_!_1 and thereafter
The budget detail Is available at the office of the Cler~ during regular business hours. Jane Raybould. Cleri</Secretary On , 2 0
$ 1 325 026 00 ----2015-2016 Actual Disbursements & Transfers 2016·2017 ActuaVEslimated Disbursements & Transfers 2017-2018 Proposed Budget of Disbursements & Transfers 2017·2018 Necessary Cash Reserve 2017-2018 Total Resources Available Total2011·2018 Personal & Real Property Tax Requirement Unused Budget Authority Created For Next Year
' Breakdown of Property Tax: I Personal and Real Property Tax Required for Non·Bond Purposes
Personal and Real Property Tax Required for Bonds *701272-11t Sept 3 .
$ 804 635.08 $ 25 227 936 85 $ 42 750 00 $ 25 270 686,85 $ 5 650.737 00 $ 1 640 322.93
$ 5 650 737 00 s
and that said newspaper is the legal newspaper under the statutes of the State of Nebraska.
The above facts are within my personal knowledge and .are further verified by my personal inspection
of each notice in each of said issues.
fo. GENERAL NOTARY-State of Nebraska ::1: UVA K. BOONE
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
State~ ~}ss. LANCASTER COUNTY,
RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION SAFETY DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting of the Railroad 1
Transportation Safety District will be 'j held at 11 :00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 In the Lincoln I City Council Chambers Room.
. the agenda for the meeting will ;. consist of:
1. Call to Order 2. Notice of Public Meeting
/Open Meetings Act 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Report of Statement of
! Financial Activity ' 5. Review & consideration of
FY17 Audit . 6. Consideration of FY 17118
Budget · 7. Report regarding Current
Budget Status 8. Report of Project and
Crossing Updates 9. Non-Agenda Items/Public
Comment Roger A. Figard, Executive Director #701376 1t Sep 3
The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that she/he is a Clerk of the Lincoln
Journal Star, legal newspaper printed, published and having a general circulation in the County of
Lancaster and State of Nebraska, and that the attached printed notice was published in said
newspaper ~ successive time(s) the first insertion having been on
~.tQ~,zo_jJ_ and thereafter
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and that said newspaper is the legal newspaper under the statutes of the State of Nebraska.
The above facts are within my personal knowledge and arc further verified by my personal inspection
Q. GENERAL NOTARY· State of Nebraska l~ : UVA K. BOONE 4~ My Comm. Exp. January 31 . 2021
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REPORT OF JOINT PUBLIC AGENCY AND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS REPORTING PERIOD JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017
Railroad Transportation Safety District
SUBDIVISION NAME
Parties to Agreement (Column 1)
City of Lincoln
City of Waverly
City of Lincoln
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Agreement Period (Column 2)
71112016 to 6/30/2017
7/1/16 to 6/30/2017
Varies
Lancaster
COUNTY
Description (Column 3)
Management seNices of Executive Director and staff
Quiet Zone
Various quiet zone and railrod crossing agreements
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Tota l Amount used as Lid Exemption
Amount Used as Lid Exemption (Column 4)
$ -
$ -
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