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The register includes a mix of debt service, capital investments and routine operating, repair and maintenance costs. Joe (staff presenter) told the board $6,400,000 of the total was for debt service and said “that is in line with budgets and the resolutions passed by the board.” Other large items identified in the meeting packet and discussion included amounts described by staff as $1,000,000 to District Energy Corporation (thermal heating and cooling), about $1,000,000 to parking services, $2,800,000 described as related to a scoreboard, $1,600,000 to Mitsubishi Electric and $1,200,000 to Daktronics.

Board members asked about a separate tariff charge tied to the scoreboard shipments. Joe said a U.S. Customs and Border Protection charge of $231,000 had appeared on a recent invoice and staff are “looking to negotiate that with Mitsubishi right now.” He said the tariff was not yet paid and would require a budget amendment and a separate authorization if the board needed to authorize payment. Regent Tim Clare asked whether the tariff amount was included in the larger scoreboard payment; staff said it was not included because it had not been paid and would need separate authorization.

The packet also shows a payment of $1,850,000 to 5 Nines for the network and Wi‑Fi system upgrade, and a payment of $1,100,000 to Pinnacle Bank Arena for operating agreement transfers, repair and lighting projects. Joe told the board the Sandhills Global Youth Complex payment in the register represented the third of six payments authorized by a prior resolution and that the terms of that agreement remain on the authorized schedule.

Board members asked for additional evidence of economic impact tied to the Sandhills Global Youth Complex payments. A board member asked that staff and tourism representatives present future data on the number of out‑of‑town teams and hotel impacts. Joe said staff will arrange those follow‑up presentations.

During discussion of fund balances and taxes, staff said cash on hand was around $46,000,000 and total annual bond payments including principal and interest are about $23,000,000, a calculation the presenter said supports previous statements that the JPA could cover bond payments for roughly two years without new occupation tax receipts.

The board moved and seconded approval of the payment register, called the roll and the motion carried 3 to 0.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","West Haymarket JPA Meeting August 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The West Haymarket Joint Public Agency approved a payment register showing total payments of just over $16,000,000 for the four-month period ending July 31 and carried the motion 3-0.","taxTitle","Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska","taxId",2562,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6487335,"Votes at a glance: West Haymarket JPA approves minutes, contracts, audits and maintenance agreements (all motions carried 3-0)",0,2240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5664960-4b0e2e27c30511ad0d4fbf1bf31a51ec&start=2240&end=2240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5664960-4b0e2e27c30511ad0d4fbf1bf31a51ec/thumbnail_2240000.jpg","/articles/6487335/Lincoln/Lancaster-County/Nebraska/Votes-at-a-glance-West-Haymarket-JPA-approves-minutes-contracts-audits-and-maintenance-agreements-all-motions-carried-3-0","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487335-3d9934de90a06463ee721234aaed5a92/orig.mp4?Expires=1774902598&Signature=R2etJgjnvcSBzj2fHcB-5gXcwuOVXh3RMxvOa2gRhNk6DnLiNpkjrh1zqQ6B4etn~5em23eDnH~CIEOqqUL7vDH1iUKhJEqSuns0eNhiiMqxSDpcLeSsoIFcPArt-V5o6xoj0hgZBQmoIJl2UaYum2JK0O3I-58uJr~LUZmuVA0baXHaUKziowCJADHpIS0LA7w1jjJUfe2IiXb9fZRdXk9BM8HvjHdXUEMUoJPve1qKfLMmlETeQo48lyq0fYrLBB8QgbEyBdVSpxZCmOycReuID8l-t3XJKV1TfhuwRLEVfVYspqK3FxqAR6qlD9OZp7iRdhSBIZcNw69IWWt3Vg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Haymarket Joint Public Agency approved a series of motions on consent and contract items; all votes recorded in the meeting carried 3 to 0.

Key actions taken (each motion passed by roll call, 3‑0):

- Approval of minutes from the JPA meeting held 04/29/2025 (motion moved by Becky; seconded by Claire).

- WH25‑22: Approved an amendment to the agreement with Project Control of Texas for construction management services for the term 09/01/2025–08/31/2026, not to exceed $50,000 (moved Becky; second Claire). Staff said Project Control has provided these services for years and the $50,000 cap reflects prior practice.

- WH25‑23: Approved engagement of Forbus Mazars to perform the JPA financial statement audit for year ended 08/31/2025; fee reported as $26,460 (moved Becky; second Claire).

- WH25‑24: Approved a consulting agreement with Sinclair Hilly Architects for an ADA assessment of the Lincoln Amtrak station, cost not to exceed $5,750. Staff said Amtrak requested an accessibility assessment to confirm ADA compliance and possible minor deficiency corrections (moved Claire; second Vekias).

- WH25‑25: Approved a cooperative auctioneer services agreement (Purple Wave) joined with the City of Lincoln, Lancaster County and Lincoln-Lancaster County Public Building Commission; staff said the agreement imposes no cost to the JPA unless the JPA elects to use the service (moved Claire; second Becky).

- WH25‑27: Approved an agreement with Olsen for semi‑annual inspections and limited on‑call soil sampling (environmental monitoring) under West Haymarket redevelopment site O & M plans, amount not to exceed $14,000 (moved Becky; second Claire).

- Cooperative purchasing: Approved an additional term for Voss Electric (dba Voss Lighting) for electrical equipment, bulbs and ballasts for Pinnacle Bank Arena, amount not to exceed $60,000; staff said the contract is cooperative with city/county/PBC and the JPA would only incur cost when it elects to purchase under that contract (moved Becky; second Claire).

- WH25‑29: Approved a five‑year information technology maintenance and operations contract with 5 Nines for Pinnacle Bank Arena, amount not to exceed $371,400; staff said the system is now operating well after a recent large event and the contract covers ongoing operations and maintenance (moved Becky; second Claire).

Each motion was followed by a public comment opportunity; no members of the public spoke on these items. The board recorded each roll call and the motions carried unanimously.","At a regular meeting the West Haymarket JPA approved the minutes, multiple contracts and agreements — including Project Control construction-management amendment, an outside audit engagement, ADA assessment for the Amtrak station, cooperative purchasing contracts and on‑call environmental services — with unanimous 3‑0 votes.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6487339,"JPA expands scope of endowment with Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation to cover plaza and bridge infrastructure",413,2642000,3055000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5664960-4b0e2e27c30511ad0d4fbf1bf31a51ec&start=2642&end=3055","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5664960-4b0e2e27c30511ad0d4fbf1bf31a51ec/thumbnail_2642000.jpg","/articles/6487339/Lincoln/Lancaster-County/Nebraska/JPA-expands-scope-of-endowment-with-Lincoln-Parks-and-Recreation-Foundation-to-cover-plaza-and-bridge-infrastructure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487339-a4e234dfd9964d0591acc07f96a0e492/orig.mp4?Expires=1774902598&Signature=Nb9dSgzGu6h~EJXBV7u4orT7RBNXm8c8FRp5hz-Mq7MdLSvITpee0dM8hb9yT39Z7E2qv3NV98ikG8ymzTAlbufFXFvHilEP3IGAQwzacZ-fBMMX0JuZtbwUaSO95XRyNNqmPHhCURN6Y5bg7kzqYkmVJ5740W~ddOF3z1PgXyk17NL7xgoQyExgvfSBvhdkdCI2BAknKb9MuHoyvqaps~emiJOS3BNCu~5j3uKR1NK11JLtGm6Ah51ocpPau9frAOGmlNNpxmNMTaF~UOneTkf-8KyHrWR4KxvHRzf0vk-hrZ5H~qM-sVDZ4Y451lVzlTVP4z5XlCsfUp6Dc5teLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Haymarket Joint Public Agency approved a restated and amended agreement with the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation to expand permissible uses of a JPA-funded endowment, and the motion carried 3‑0.

Staff said the amendment broadens the endowment’s allowable uses to include projects, repairs and maintenance within the West Haymarket footprint, and specifically identifies the plaza outside Pinnacle Bank Arena and the pedestrian bridge. Chris Connolly (City Law Department) and board members discussed drafting clarifications to ensure the language covered structural bridge repairs and not only decorative elements. Caleb and other staff previously proposed language edits in paragraph 3 to clarify coverage (for example, “historic locomotive engine 710 and tender car, signage, pedestrian bridge structure and elements”).

Board members emphasized the purpose of the fund was to maintain and preserve JPA assets, not to subsidize unrelated city park maintenance. One board member said the amendment makes the endowment “more encompassing and it enables us to use the money, which is what it was set up for in the first place.” Another asked staff to adjust commas and word order so the provision clearly includes bridge structural repairs as well as decorative elements; staff agreed to make the minor edits and return the document for signature.

After no public comments, the board moved and seconded approval. Staff said the JPA will send the revised language to the Parks Foundation for their consideration and signature.","The West Haymarket JPA approved a restated and amended endowment agreement with the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation that broadens allowable uses to include plaza, bridge and structural elements within the JPA footprint; board members agreed on small drafting changes before final signatures.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6487346,"West Haymarket JPA adopts $2025–26 operating budget, CIP with modest revenue increases and capital carryovers",918,1344000,2262000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5664960-4b0e2e27c30511ad0d4fbf1bf31a51ec&start=1344&end=2262","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5664960-4b0e2e27c30511ad0d4fbf1bf31a51ec/thumbnail_1344000.jpg","/articles/6487346/Lincoln/Lancaster-County/Nebraska/West-Haymarket-JPA-adopts-202526-operating-budget-CIP-with-modest-revenue-increases-and-capital-carryovers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487346-4aa83479efb03c9827e219a0bfb89f50/orig.mp4?Expires=1774902598&Signature=Me9nWIClmmft1mK1WWr6b2ob4l6M2vCnsV-D2VfLjw0caJiIJxZuHJr4bUIzt2kJKJAVE5h7htNy5WIZa~j2peh7dHwsZaVsHhII74eLbJ8SbK87fKiMloHNGUEzVMcY6uWvAsGzP3AE4AWnSr4Lt8hNOZPvxe9eQAR9wi3tVsstnqr28gpZ4ALBU612TCGXTftAXlatP-8Sbu~bt-M1da9m-5YvYJOvj7UL3VMxMib7lD4RcFQwDga0leTYVv9iuideYQoIw4XEx7fHRAfZHeYLKIZNm1dF2UvyLxuFUXAaC4weUnR1djL3M8D-6Ks9Yq6bIRmBEFGmB2OCvYGS1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Haymarket Joint Public Agency approved its proposed operating budget and capital improvement program for the fiscal year 09/01/2025 through 08/31/2026 (bill WH25‑21) on a 3‑0 roll call.

Staff described the budget as reflecting “sensible assumptions” and historical data. Total revenue in the proposed budget was presented as increasing by about 1% over current year projections. Staff said the occupation tax assumption uses a 2% increase over current year projections and parking revenue is budgeted with a 1.7% increase. Staff also noted miscellaneous revenue was reduced by about $550,000 because an operating increment from Pinnacle Bank Arena that had previously been returned to the JPA was not included in miscellaneous revenue for the coming year.

On expenditures, staff said the materials-and-supplies budget includes a $460,000 annual allotment to Pinnacle Bank Arena for technology and security equipment, replacement TV video walls, outdoor furniture for the Capitol Terrace, food-and‑beverage equipment, and rolling risers previously used at Pershing. The other services category includes items such as payments to city staff who support the JPA, management services (including IMG), parking services and about $3,100,000 for District Energy Corporation thermal services. Approximately $890,000 was identified for building maintenance related to the Pinnacle Amtrak station and $1,500,000 was identified as a transfer for the Sandhills Global Youth Complex.

Capital investments total several categories. Parking capital includes a $529,000 line for concrete repair and sign replacements with $184,000 of that budgeted as parking equipment. Pinnacle Bank Arena capital was presented at $2,421,000, with about $1,900,000 tied to the Wi‑Fi project and remaining items described as suite lobby furniture, electrical enhancements, loading dock repair ($100,000), rekeying ($25,000), storage improvements ($70,000) and fire alarm code maintenance ($100,000). Grounds improvements were listed at roughly $1,200,000, with $600,000 for canopy renovation projects and additional lighting repairs and upgrades on the bridge and plaza.

Board members asked clarifying questions. One member asked why “other building maintenance” fell from $1.6 million in the current budget to $937,000 in the proposed budget; staff said the figure fluctuates year to year and promised to follow up with a detailed explanation. Another member asked for a blended interest rate on outstanding debt; staff reported approximately $283,000,000 in principal outstanding and that coupon rates for the series range from about 2.4% up to 5%, and agreed to provide a weighted average rate at a future meeting.

After public-comment opportunity produced no speakers, the board moved approval. The motion carried on a roll call of 3 to 0.","The JPA approved its 09/01/2025–08/31/2026 operating budget and capital improvement program, projecting modest revenue growth and funding arena Wi‑Fi, canopy renovations, parking repairs and a loading dock fix; the motion passed 3-0.","actionData","errors"]

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