Lincoln Business Builder (January 2014)

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER January 2014

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Volume 51 No. 1

Happy New Year Home Builders Association of Lincoln’s Installation & Awards Ceremony Monday, January 13 6:00 p.m. - Social • 7:00 - Dinner Nebraska Champions Club 707 Stadium Drive Cost: $10 for HBAL Members or $20 for guests Save us a call and send your RSVP by January 7 to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225.

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In this issue...

• Home Show pages 8-11 • LPS Bond page 12 • Christmas Party Photos pages 14-16

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President’s Message January 2014 Vol. 51, No. 1

Contents President’s Message 3 Upcoming Events 4 Chili Cook-off 5 Member News 6-7 2014 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show 8-11 LPS Bond 12 E-Learning: NAHB Webinars and Online Courses 13 HBAL Christmas Party: Dueling Duo 14-16 Use Your Fireplace Safely and Effectively This Winter 18 Protecting Yourself from Cold Stress 19 Advertise with HBAL 21 Directory Changes 22 Cancellations 22 2014 Membership Directory 22 Renewals 23 Job Safety and Health 24 Publications Available Through HBAL 25 Building Permits 26

President’s Message Mike Rezac HBAL President Thank you for the opportunity to have served as your President in 2010 and again in 2013. As I think about our mission, accomplishments, contribution to our community and individual relationships I’ve made, I’m proud to be a member of the Home Builders Association “... follow your interests of Lincoln. I know we all feel and engage when extremely busy, but I encourage possible...you reap from you to follow your interests and what you sow!” engage when possible. It really is true; you reap from what you sow!

Additionally, I hope you will attend the January 13th Installation & Awards Banquet at the Nebraska Champions Club. I have special awards to present and people to recognize. The leadership baton will be passed to Mike Kinning. If you don’t already know Mike, I encourage you to get to know him, continue your support of HBAL and be willing to accept the challenge when called upon by the Association to meet a need. Together we create a solid foundation for excellence!

May 2014 be a Safe, Productive and Profitable year!

Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Executive Committee

6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 423-4225 phone • (402) 423-4251 fax www.hbal.org • info@hbal.org

Mike Rezac, President

Jeff Bielenberg

Mike Kinning, President Elect

National Directors

The Lincoln Business Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516. The Lincoln Business Builder is mailed to all members of the HBAL.

Mike May, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Lori Pippitt, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer

The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles.

Dan Klein, Sr., Immediate Past President

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Mark Aksamit, Jess Baker, Roger Bumgarner, Ruth Hietbrink, Eric Hoke, Justin Johnson, Matt Kleinschmit, Jerry Maher, CGP, CAPS, CGB, Chuck Pfenning, Herb Reese, CGR, CAPS, Lance Roach, Ken Svoboda

Mike Benker Jennie Korth

Publisher Editor, Photographer, Design

HBAL Staff

Mike Benker, Executive Vice President

Board of Directors

Remodelers Council Dan Klein, Sr. Justin Johnson, Alternate

National Life Directors Jim Christo, CGR, CGB, Joe Hampton, Duane Helmink, John Hoppe, Jr., Ward Fred Hoppe, Joe McKee, Robert Peterson, J. Greg Schwinn, Bob Stephens

Past Presidents Jerry Boyce, Steve Fulton, CGP, Mike Goings, CGP, CSP, Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Greg Shinaut

Michaela Harrison, Jennie Korth & Melissa Hilgenkamp

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Upcoming Events

Calendar of Events Jan. 1

Jan. 8

New Years Day (Office Closed) Remodelers Council Meeting Marketing without Breaking the Budget Cornhusker Bank • 6100 Apple’s Way 11:30 a.m. • $6 per person

2014 Events (all dates are subject to change)

January 13

HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony

February 7-9

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

March 3

Jan. 9

Jan. 13

Feb. 7-9

Mar. 3

HOMEPAC, Board & Foundation Meetings HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 9:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.

HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony Nebraska Champions Club 6:00 p.m. Social • 7:00 p.m. Dinner $10 for HBAL Members • $20 for Guests Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Lancaster Event Center NEW SHOW HOURS! Fri. noon - 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $6 per person or $5 with a non-perishable food item Sixth Annual Chili Cook-off Sesostris Shrine Center • 1050 Saltillo Road 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $15 per person (kids 12 years & under FREE)

6th Annual Chili Cook-off

April 14

Tribute to Youth

April 26-27

Tour of Remodeled Homes

May 11-18

Spring Parade of Homes

June 6

HBAL Golf Tournament

August 1

Remodelers Golf Tournament

September 15

General Membership Meeting

October 5-12

Fall Parade of Homes

October 17

Sporting Clay Shoot

November 8 Santa Cop

November 10

General Membership Meeting & Election Night

December 5

HBAL Christmas Party

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”

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Chili Cook-off

Join us for the hottest event of the year!

6th Annual HBAL Chili Cookoff

Monday, March 3, 2014 Shrine Center 1050 Saltillo Road

(off Hwy 77 & Saltillo Road)

6:00 p.m. - Let the feast begin!

7:30 p.m. - Votes must be cast 7:45 p.m. - Prizes awarded

Admission

$15 per person

(kids 12 and under are free)

You don’t have to be from Texas to make great chili!

Chili Entrant Info Cost for a booth - FREE

Chili preparation and booth set-up: It’s time to form a team, get out the cookbook 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and start planning your red hot chili booth at our Sixth Annual Chili Cookoff. Let’s have some fun, *All preparation MUST be done at the Shrine Center!* eat some chili and win some super prizes. Does Exhibitors (cooks) will: your company think it can make the best chili • Prepare 3 gallons of chili (in a roaster pan) this side of El Paso? Now’s the time to prove it.

• Have their own meat thermometer • Bring a table cover Thank You! • Provide their own three-prong extension cords Lincoln Federal Savings Bank for • Choose a theme for their booth & decorate providing the beer. (please, do not attach anything to the walls) Culligan Water Conditioning for providing • Name their chili the bottled water.

• Help with clean-up at the end of the night Lincoln Children’s Museum for providing two HBAL will provide: sets of four passes for the kid’s raffle.

• 8 ft. table • Bowls, spoons, napkins • Chairs • Crackers Nebraska Furniture Mart and Union Title • Electrical outlet • Prizes Company for providing raffle prizes.

Raffle Prizes!!

There will be a variety of prizes awarded throughout the evening! Each attendee will receive a raffle ticket upon arriving at the event.

A separate drawing will be held for kids. Prizes include gift baskets, gift certificates and more!

If you are interested in donating a prize or sponsoring part of the event, please contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org.

Contact Jennie at jennie@hbal.org if you would like to enter the contest.

The proceeds from this event will go to the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Its mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln. The Foundation strives to support the community by contributing to community service projects focused on housing, as well as providing scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the building industry, and providing funding for other industry related educational and research programs. Gifts are tax deductible to this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Member News

Lunch is on us!

Congratulations to

Jay Merritt,

D.H. Merritt & Sons Sand, Gravel & Ready-Mix

on winning the December drawing!

We will be in touch to make plans for your free lunch!

Mayor Names Blahak Interim DSC Manager and Building and Safety Director Mayor Chris Beutler has named Chad Blahak as Interim Director of the City Building and Safety Department and Manager of the Development Services Center (DSC), effective January 2, 2014. Blahak is a licensed professional engineer and has worked for the City Public Works and Utilities Department since 2002. He will replace Fred Hoke who was named Building and Safety Director in December 2008 and helped to create the DSC. “Chad has proven his abilities as a project manager for major City projects, including the infrastructure portion of the West Haymarket ,” Mayor Beutler said. “In addition to his engineering skills, Chad understands projects budgeting, City codes and design standards. He’s also been successful in working with consultants, contractors, developers and government officials at all levels. I’m confident that he will be an excellent leader for Building and Safety and the DSC.”

Last month we had lunch with Titan Machinery.

We had a great discussion on how HBAL helps give businesses a voice in local issues.

Important Reminder Please clearly display addresses on your jobsites during all phases of construction. This allows those who make deliveries and complete inspections to easily find the appropriate building site. Not posting the address can result in a delay in a Building & Safety inspection, thus halting construction until a sign is established. A re-inspection fee would also be applied.

Sites are required to have an address affixed to the lot or building so inspectors can locate the correct address to inspect. Stamped drawings are also required on each site so inspectors can see what has been approved and inspect accordingly.

Thank You!

Thank you to our members who brought in toys and coats this year!

John & Kayla Harrison Mike & Mary Kinning Jo Lewis Jenny Samek Kirk Bender Steve & Mary Beth Fulton 6  Lincoln Business Builder

Blahak also served as the City’s coordinator for the federal stimulus projects and as project manager for the East Beltway preliminary design and corridor protection. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a masters in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before joining the City, he was an Assistant Engineer for Olsson Associates.

“I am very excited to serve Lincoln as the Interim Building and Safety Director and DSC Manager and thank Mayor Beutler for this opportunity,” said Blahak. “I look forward to working with staff, the Mayor’s Office, other City departments and private businesses to keep Lincoln a great place to live and do business.”

Scott Retires from Building & Safety Merl Scott began his employment with the City of Lincoln Building and Safety Department’s Mechanical Section as a mechanical inspector until 1993 and then was promoted to Chief Mechanical Inspector responsible for day-to-day oversight of the department’s mechanical-related activities.

During the past 20 years, Merl has shared his knowledge of the trade through his teaching of Mechanical Code classes and preparing new graduates, apprentices and journeymen of the trade for career advancement. Merl’s vision and understanding of the mechanical industry was instrumental in the initiation of codes requiring registration for deco fireplace contractors and journeyman HVAC technicians, and continuing education requirements for mechanical contractors.

Merl’s exemplary public service should be recognized during his resignation in December 2013.

Steve Hartsock, City Mechanical Inspector for 22+ years, will assume the role of the Chief Mechanical Inspector on December 17, 2013.

Member News

2014 Board of Directors Construction Liability and President Risk Management Update Mike Kinning (Kinning Design Build)

President Elect

Mike May (May Custom Homes & Cabinets, Inc.)

1st Vice President

Justin Johnson (Hoppe Homes, LP)

2nd Vice President

Perry Haralson (Cornhusker Bank)

Immediate Past President

Mike Rezac (Rezac Construction, Inc.)

Secretary

Lori Pippitt, CKD, CGR, CAPS (Lincoln Cabinet)

Treasurer

Bob Bryant (Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C.)

Executive Vice President Mike Benker

Directors

Mark Aksamit (Earl Carter Lumber Co.) Taylor Ashburn (Union Bank & Trust Co.) Jess Baker, CGP (Wilderness Construction, Inc.) Jeff Bielenberg (Bielenberg Builders, Inc.) Roger Bumgarner (Ironwood Builders) Ruth Hietbrink (Black Hills Energy) Eric Hoke (Eric’s Electric, Inc.) Bo Jones (Tru-Built Construction) Matt Kleinschmit (Pride Homes) Jerry Maher, CGP, CAPS, CGB (Maher Custom Homes) Lance Roach (JL Exteriors, Inc.) Ken Svoboda (Ray’s Lawn & Home Care)

Remodelers Council

AnDee Harris (Union Title Company)

Past Presidents

Jerry Boyce (Boyce Construction, Inc.) Mike Goings, CGP, CSP (Goings Homes, LLC) Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP (Vistar Homes, Inc.) Rick Krueger (Krueger Development) Dan Kubr (Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc.) Donn Mann (Mann Customs, Inc.) Sam Manzitto (Manzitto Bros. Residential & Commercial Construction) Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS (Reynolds Design & Remodeling) Greg Shinaut (Black Hills Energy)

National Directors

Dan Klein, Sr. (Regal Building Systems) Justin Johnson (Hoppe Homes, LP) Mike Kinning (Kinning Design Build)

Alternate National Directors

Jeff Bielenberg (Bielenberg Builders, Inc.) Perry Haralson (Cornhusker Bank) Mike May (May Custom Homes & Cabinets, Inc.)

National Life Directors

Jim Christo, CGR, CGB (Christo Design Build, Inc.) Steve Fulton, CGP (Fulton Construction, Inc.) Joe Hampton (Hampton Enterprises) Duane Helmink (CDS, Inc.) John Hoppe, Jr. (Hoppe, Inc.) Ward Fred Hoppe (The Hoppe Law Firm) Joe McKee (McKee Construction, Inc.) Robert Peterson (Prairie Gold Housing, Inc.) Greg Schwinn (Schwinn Homes, LLC) Bob Stephens (Stephens & Smith Construction Co.)

At the 2013 Spring Board of Directors meeting, NAHB’s Building Product Issues Committee (now the Construction Liability, Risk Management, and Building Materials Committee) unveiled the Construction Liability and Risk Management Update, which covers the risks associated with the construction of new homes and remodeling by tracking litigation, legislation and issues of interest to the building industry. The Update will be published every two months.

In the latest edition, readers will find information on recent class action settlements involving CertainTeed Fiber Cement Siding and Trex Decking, recent class action filings involving windows, shingles, and air conditioners, information on OSHA’s proposed rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses, a list of OSHA’s 2013 top ten most frequently cited violations, a Canadian Broadcasting Corp. television story on spray foam titled “Renovation Horror Story,” a Colorado court’s decision that a pollution exclusion in a CGL policy did not bar coverage in a Chinese drywall case, an article on states clamping down on workers mislabeled as contractors, and much more.

Find a direct link to the Construction Liability and Risk Management Update at

www.HBAL.org/news/industrynews

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2K Landscape Design....................................... 402-450-9943 A Spice Above.................................................. 312-399-6672 A1 Cabinet & Granite....................................... 402-474-0848 ABC Seamless House Siding............................. 402-477-5400 Advanced Chiropractic Solutions...................... 402-328-0028 Advantage Remodeling, Inc.............................. 402-416-1430 AIA-Lincoln...................................................... 402-326-1212 American Electronics, Inc................................. 402-421-1222 American Fence Company................................ 402-467-2511 Aqua Systems................................................... 402-466-6800 Architectural Glassarts...................................... 402-613-2365 Aspen Builders, Inc........................................... 402-423-6811 Astro Buildings, Inc.......................................... 402-292-9894 BAJCO Construction......................................... 402-217-2489 BC Remodeling................................................ 402-310-5872 Big Red Alert-ADT Security Dealer................... 402-483-4733 Black Hills Energy............................................ 402-437-1814 Blaz’n Grillworks/Setzer’s MFG........................ 402-228-3533 Bonsall Pool & Spa........................................... 402-488-0148 Bristol Windows, Inc........................................ 402-435-8815 Bryant A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical Company.................... 402-467-1111 Bugbee Homes................................................. 402-580-7339 Cabinet Craft, Inc............................................. 402-440-2017 Capital City Exteriors........................................ 402-325-0506 Capital Overhead Door Co............................... 402-466-2754 Carpets Direct.................................................. 402-486-3700 City of Lincoln - Public Works & Utilities Department, Watershed Management Division.................. 402-441-4959 City of Lincoln Recycling Office....................... 402-441-7043 City of Waverly/Chamber/ School District145/CC Threshers................... 402-786-2312 College Pro Painters......................................... 630-963-9528 Comfort Techs, Inc........................................... 402-465-0000 Complete Health Chiropractic.......................... 402-488-0288 Cornerstone Chiropractic Centre...................... 402-483-4300 Cornhusker Bank.............................................. 402-434-2265 Creative Landscaping........................................ 402-730-8424 Culligan Water Conditioning............................ 402-476-3351 Custom Blinds and Design................................ 402-730-2000 CUTCO Cutlery................................................ 716-790-7181 D. H. Merritt & Sons Sand, Gravel, & Ready-Mix..................................... 402-435-3213 Dakota Wall Systems, Inc................................. 402-891-6520 Don Johnson Homes, Inc.................................. 402-436-3228 DuctMedic Air Duct Cleaning.......................... 402-435-3828 Eagle 1st Roofing & Construction/ Generation Wood Floors............................... 402-488-1900 Earnest Well Drilling, Inc.................................. 402-761-2281 EcoWater Systems of Lincoln............................ 402-474-3440 Edward Jones Investments................................. 402-483-6101 Elite Fencing, LLC............................................. 402-202-8547 Endicott Clay Products Co................................ 402-239-8079 Enercept/Bluestem SIPS, LLC............................ 402-729-5686 Energy Armor Windows................................... 402-435-0370 Energy Panel Systems....................................... 712-859-3219 Ernie’s in Ceresco............................................. 402-665-3151

Fakler Architects............................................... 402-228-3020 First State Bank Nebraska.................................. 402-858-1226 Friesen Landscaping, LLC................................. 402-435-8733 Gardner’s Wisconsin Cheese............................ 402-637-6112 General Excavating........................................... 402-467-1627 Going Nuts....................................................... 402-489-6699 Goings Homes, LLC......................................... 402-450-1102 GoodeGuy Construction, Inc./ 3 Day Kitchen & Bath.................................... 402-435-6893 Green’s Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling.................................. 402-467-4444 Handy Man Home Remodeling Center............. 605-334-9600 Harley’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc......... 402-466-3408 Heartland Moving............................................ 402-466-1112 Heritage Builders, Inc....................................... 402-421-3333 Heritage Homes............................................... 402-369-0151 Hickman Area Economic Development Association.............................. 402-792-2212 Hinrichs Fine Woods, Inc................................. 402-466-8884 Home Innovations Spas, Inc............................. 402-421-2922 Home Real Estate............................................. 402-434-3700 Homestead Homes, Inc.................................... 402-375-3515 ICF Connections, Inc........................................ 402-934-1442 Illuminations Lighting, Inc................................ 402-475-4663 The Inland Group............................................. 402-404-5488 Innovations Siding & Windows......................... 402-423-8831 Innovative Homes & Design, Inc...................... 402-423-6565 Ironwood Builders............................................ 402-416-1064 JL Exteriors, Inc................................................. 402-421-2005 John Henry’s Plumbing, Htg. & A/C.................. 402-435-5555 Johnston Communications (Direct TV).............. 712-826-4022 Judson Irrigation, Inc........................................ 402-420-6277 Kinning Design Build, Inc................................. 402-421-1334 Krieser Drywall & Insulation............................. 402-540-1782 Krogman Tile Co., Inc....................................... 402-488-4614 Liberty First Credit Union................................. 402-465-1000 Lifetime Cookware, Inc..................................... 800-201-0828 Lincoln Better Business Bureau......................... 402-476-8822 Lincoln Cabinet................................................ 402-475-0650 Lincoln Electric System..................................... 402-473-3276 Lincoln Federal Savings Bank........................... 402-474-1400 Lincoln First Realty........................................... 402-434-2222 Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity..................................... 402-477-9184 Lincoln Winnelson Co...................................... 402-423-1217 Lumbermen’s Brick and Supply Co................... 402-421-0948 Malibu Sunrooms & Outdoor Living................. 402-715-5300 McConnell Thermal Services, LLC.................... 402-643-2340 Metalworks, Inc................................................ 402-476-1211 Midwest Exteriors, LLC..................................... 402-885-8940 Midwest Retrofoam.......................................... 886-747-2460 Midwest Tile, Marble and Granite, Inc.............. 402-476-2542 Midwest Walls and Landcape........................... 402-440-3416 Miller Landscapes & Construction, Inc.............. 402-325-9255 Miracle Landscapes, Inc................................... 402-580-1805 Morton Buildings, Inc....................................... 402-786-3000 (continued on next page)

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2014 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

2014 Home Show • Current Exhibitors

(continued from previous page) Moser Well Drilling & Service, Inc................... 402-792-2515 Re-Bath of Lincoln............................................ 402-484-0077 National Furnace and Air Conditioning............ 402-436-3492 REALTORS Association of Lincoln.................... 402-441-3626 Nebraska Building Products.............................. 402-438-2006 Reese Construction, Inc.................................... 402-483-1313 Nebraska Energy Savings Solutions................... 402-617-7225 Reimers-Kaufman Concrete Products Co........... 402-434-1855 Nebraska Furniture Mart................................... 402-670-3585 Reinke Shakes.................................................. 402-365-7521 Nebraska Soybean Board.................................. 952-807-7227 Remodel Green, Inc......................................... 402-730-7939 Nebraska’s Home Improvement Center............ 402-467-1212 Renewal by Andersen....................................... 316-712-0206 Nebraskaland Siding & Windows..................... 402-464-4388 Reynolds Design & Remodeling....................... 402-475-9663 Neighbors Family Homes, Inc.......................... 402-458-6558 Rezac Construction, Inc.................................... 402-477-8844 Nissen’s Hardwood Floors, Inc......................... 402-432-9663 Rhino Shield of Nebraska, Inc.......................... 515-212-9534 Noakes Refrigeration Heating & Roof Tech, Inc.................................................. 402-476-2646 Air Conditioning............................................ 402-328-9182 Sam’s Club....................................................... 402-438-3540 Nordaas American Homes................................ 507-462-3331 Schulte Chiropractic Wellness Center............... 402-420-0024 North Country Windows & Doors.................... 402-464-7500 Security Fence, Inc........................................... 402-944-3259 ‘O’ Street Carpet............................................... 402-476-7567 Security First Bank............................................ 402-323-8003 Outback Fence & Stain..................................... 402-310-0201 Seeds of Life, Inc.............................................. 402-489-8315 Outdoor Solutions............................................ 402-420-1477 Select Comfort Corporation.............................. 763-551-7069 The Pampered Chef.......................................... 402-450-4226 Select Van & Storage........................................ 402-466-8249 The Paper Puller, Inc........................................ 402-489-7855 Seward County Economic Pella Products of Omaha & Lincoln.................. 402-861-7913 Development Corporation............................. 402-643-0513 Pioneer Overhead Door, Inc............................. 402-476-6539 Shine-A-Blind Nebraska, Inc............................. 402-467-3070 Prairie Home Builders, Inc................................ 402-476-6599 Smoking Gun Jerky........................................... 402-416-7460 Precast Products & Landscape Village............... 402-477-2255 Spice Exchange................................................ 303-489-9622 Quality Water Services, Inc.............................. 402-423-0909 Star City Heating & Cooling.............................. 402-464-7827 Quick’n Brite, Inc............................................. 425-778-8285 Stephens & Smith Construction Co................... 402-475-8087 Ray’s Lawn & Home Care................................. 402-476-8614 Sticks & Stones Hardscapes, Inc........................ 402-450-7169 Raymond Contracting, Inc................................ 402-783-2663 Stonebrook Roofing, Inc................................... 402-438-5559 Raynor Doors of Nebraska, Inc......................... 402-477-5504 Summerwind Resort Services............................ 417-332-3252 RDM Landscapes.............................................. 402-310-0868 Summit Homes, LLC......................................... 402-430-5338 Sunroom Designs of Nebraska.......................... 402-434-7472 Supreme Spa and Pool...................................... 402-328-0085 Supreme Surface Countertops........................... 402-464-2525 Tailored Landscapes, LLC................................. 402-416-5691 Tastefully Simple.............................................. 402-486-1851 Thrasher Basement Systems.............................. 800-827-0702 Tillotson Enterprises, Inc................................... 402-466-7038 Tri State Snap Sports......................................... 712-490-1784 Tru-Built Construction...................................... 402-477-4663 Union Bank & Trust Co.................................... 402-323-1777 Union Title Company LLC................................ 402-323-1888 USA Insulation................................................. 402-592-1718 Over 50 years of making homes more V2K Window Decor......................................... 402-421-9366 comfortable and efficient in Lincoln!

Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc.............................. 402-420-9493 Vasa Construction, Inc...................................... 402-782-2126 Existing Attic Re-insulation Versa-Lok......................................................... 651-773-7483 Vinnie Krikac State Farm Agency...................... 402-474-1173 Fiberglass Insulation Waddell & Reed............................................... 402-484-7526 Spray Foam Insulation Wardcraft Homes, Inc....................................... 785-632-5664 Blow-In-Blanket System Watkins Products.............................................. 402-925-2588 Gutter Installations & Repairs Welk Resorts/Soleil Communications............... 619-516-7821 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage............................ 402-434-4346 New & Existing Homes West Gate Bank................................................ 402-323-8968 White Castle Roofing........................................ 402-423-1796 FREE Estimates Willet Construction, Inc.................................... 402-434-8008 Window Option Specialists.............................. 402-466-2777 No hassle, No pressure, Prompt service – Window World................................ 402-464-7313 ext. 1007 with the job done right the first time 100% Wood Floors ‘R’ Us, Inc................................... 402-470-3608 customer satisfaction guaranteed!

Woods Bros. Realty.......................................... 402-434-3700 Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company................... 402-477-6663

221 Oakcreek Dr.

CALL 402-438-2006

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2014 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

Order Your Home & Garden Show Tickets!

STAGE

Watch for a schedule of events in your upcoming Business Builders and online at www.NebraskaHomeAndGardenShow.com

Exhibitors will automatically receive ten Admit One tickets and six Exhibitor Passes in the mail. However, all members of HBAL have the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets for their employees, friends or clients in advance.

Admit One tickets for the Show may be purchased for $2.50 each (tickets are $6 at the door or $5 with a Food Bank donation). Contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 for more information or fill in the order form below and fax it to 402-423-4251.

Please send me: ____ Admit One ticket(s) to the Home & Garden Show at $2.50 each, which totals $____. ____ Extra Exhibitor Pass(es) at $2.50 each, which totals $____. ____ My check is enclosed. ____ Please bill me.

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LPS Bond Why a bond issue?

Issue

Impact of bond issue: • Add 2,200 new seats: 1,078 new elementary seats, 800 middle school and 375 high school.

• Construct a new elementary school.

• Construct a new middle school.

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Growing community/ Increasing student population

LPS by the numbers

37,845: Student enrollment for 2013-14

943: Growth in students for the 2013-14 school year

• Construct a high school career academy in partnership with Southeast Community College.

3,149:

• Additions at Humann, Meadow Lane, Norwood Park, Pershing, Randolph and West Lincoln elementary schools, Park and Lefler middle schools and Lincoln Northeast High School.

11%:

Issue

Security at schools throughout the community

Number of kindergartners for 2013-14

Growth at LPS student enrollment over the past five years

Impact of bond issue: • Secured entrances: Modify existing facilities to create secure entrances in our schools throughout the community.

• Secured access: Add security card access entries throughout the school district.

• Convert schools to Internet phone technology reducing the need for as many outside phone lines and enhancing system features.

Issue December10, 10, 2013, 2013, the OnOn December theLincoln Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education voted Public Schools Board of Education voted place $153million million bond toto place a a$153 bondissue issueon onthe the ballot for a special election on February ballot for a special election on February 11, 2014. The bond issue includes a 11, 2014. The bond issue includes a new elementary school, a new middle new elementary a new middle school, a career school, academy, additions and school, a career academy, additions renovations at existing facilities, and and renovations existing facilities, and security andattechnology improvements security and technology improvements throughout the community. throughout the community.

For more information contact LPS Business Affairs at 402-436-1636; or Lincoln Public Schools Communications, 402-436-1609.

Technology at schools throughout the community

Impact of bond issue: • Updated network components: Increase the bandwidth capacity of the fiber backbone that connects all school district sites to each other and the Internet.

• Increase wireless access: Upgrade cabling, switches, controllers and access points to provide the capacity required to deliver curriculum digitally.

• Convert classrooms to support technology: Outfit classrooms district wide with the infrastructure capable of supporting a digital learning environment.

Issue

Maintaining existing facilities

Impact of bond issue: • Upgrade heating and cooling systems at Humann and Norwood Park elementary schools and Irving Middle School.

• Address program space deficiencies at Norwood Park, Randolph and West Lincoln elementary schools, Park and Lefler middle schools, and Lincoln Northeast High School.

• Maintenance and infrastructure projects at Saratoga Elementary School, East, Lincoln High, North Star, Northeast and Southwest high schools and Seacrest Activities Complex.

Important facts about the bond issue

Financial facts

• The 2014 bond issue addresses growth in the community and school district: The Lincoln Public Schools enrollment of more than 37,800 grew by 943 new students this school year. The bond issue will increase the capacity of LPS schools by adding 2,200 new seats through the construction of one new elementary, one new middle school, a high school career academy and a variety of additions and renovations across the community.

The 2014 bond issue will be funded based on the current levy rate with no planned levy increase.

• The 2014 bond issue will provide enhanced security, a new high school career academy and infrastructure capable of supporting digital learning environments in schools throughout Lincoln.

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Background Recommendations for projects in the 2014 bond issue came directly from the community.

The initiative began as a grassroots effort with a group of 80 Lincoln stakeholders from the community – called together by the Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent – that identified more than $350 million facility and infrastructure needs.

The Lincoln Board of Education evaluated and analyzed the recommendations to create an updated 10-year facility and infrastructure plan to hone down the list. The school district has continually monitored and updated long-range plans to meet Lincoln’s school facility needs through a 10-year facilities and infrastructure plan that focuses planning for LPS projects into the future.

E-Learning: NAHB Webinars and Online Courses

E-Learning:

NAHB Webinars and Online Courses Building professionals are busy people. NAHB knows how difficult it is to make time for even the most compelling courses, seminars and workshops. It’s easy to miss the learning opportunities that help you to stay abreast of the latest technologies, newly passed regulations and cost-effective ways of doing business.

NAHB offers virtual learning opportunities that are priced right and fit easily into your busy schedule.

Online Courses Customer Service Basics of Building Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)

Learning Resources Network, Inc. NAHB has partnered with the Learning Resources Network, Inc. to offer a variety of on-demand online courses and certificates through its learning platform, UGotClass.

Webinar Wednesdays

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To view a list of past webinars, please visit www.NAHB.org/webinardownload.

The Source for Quick CE’s

If you hold an NAHB professional designation, each webinar counts for one hour of continuing education credit.

Need Assistance?

Not sure how to access this information online? Do you need access to the internet to view these webinars? Just call HBAL and let us know. We’re happy to walk you through the process or let you view the webinars at our office.

Registering on NAHB

The NAHB website is a great source for information relating to residential construction like the webinars listed on this page. There are a few steps you need to take to register on the website, but once you’ve done that, you have access to tons of information!

With your membership you are assigned an NAHB PIN which can be found above your name in the HBAL Directory. (If you’re unsure, call HBAL at 402-423-4225.)

Once you have your PIN, go to www.NAHB.org and click on the “Log In” button in the upper right hand corner of the screen.

Under the “New to NAHB” heading, click on the link that says, “Create your login now.”

You will then be asked to create an account. Enter your NAHB PIN and State. You will then create a username and password. Once complete, click the “Create Account” button. If you have any troubles you can call the NAHB Member Service Center at 800-368-5242 x0 for assistance.

Take advantage of our Webinar Wednesday series.

Register for any webinar and enjoy unlimited access to the replay. Best of all, each webinar counts for one hour of continuing education credit toward NAHB professional designations.

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Use Your Fireplace Safely and Effectively This Winter

Use Your Fireplace Safely and Effectively This Winter During the winter months, many families gather around their home’s fireplace. A fire in the fireplace creates a warm and cozy atmosphere, but don’t expect it to add heat to your home. As little as 10 percent of the heat from a fire in an open masonry fireplace radiates into the house.

The National Association of Home Builders’ MyHome Press has published a handbook for home owners, “Home Maintenance Made Easy,” and the excerpt below contains helpful advice on how to safely build fires and maintain your fireplace.

Wood Burning Fireplaces

Your fireplace will add elegance and warmth if you use it safely and have it cleaned by a chimney cleaning professional at least once every five years (two years if you use it frequently). A woodburning fireplace should be equipped with andirons (or a grate) and a well-fitting screen. It may have glass doors as well.

If you are in a newer home with a fresh air vent to supply the fireplace with combustion air, open it and the damper before you start a fire. Then remember to close both when you are not using the fireplace so warm air will not escape in the winter and cool air will not escape in the summer.

Build fires on the andirons or grate—not directly on the fireplace floor. Seasoned hardwood is the best fuel. Do not burn pine logs in your fireplace; they contain a tar that can start a fire in the chimney if it accumulates. Do not burn trash in the fireplace. Never use kerosene, gasoline, charcoal lighter fluid, or other highly flammable liquids to start a fire.

Begin with a small fire to allow the components of the fireplace to heat up slowly. Burn kindling and newspaper under the grate; stack two to three layers of logs with air space between them, placing the

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largest logs to the rear. You can burn one sheet of paper atop the stack to help the chimney start to draw.

If the fire is still burning but you are finished enjoying it, close the glass doors if you have them to prevent heated air from being drawn up the chimney (until you can close the damper). But don’t close glass doors over a roaring fire, especially if you are burning hardwoods like oak or hickory; the heat could break the glass.

When you close the doors over a burning fire, open the mesh screens first. This prevents excessive heat buildup on the mesh, which might warp or discolor it. Be sure the fire is out each night before you go to bed.

Gas Fireplaces

A gas fireplace provides the comfort and style of a wood-burning unit, but requires far less maintenance. Many gas fireplaces are also far more efficient than wood-burning and as a result, produce less pollution.

Gas fireplaces may have a chimney or may vent exhaust gases (mainly water vapor and carbon dioxide) directly outside without a chimney. Others are ventless; there is no flue. If your gas fireplace is vented, the flue or vent should be closed when the fireplace is not in use. Use the same safety precautions with a gas fireplace that you would with any other gas appliance.

There will be a slight delay after turning the switch on before a flame ignites. Flames should ignite gently and silently. If you notice any deviation from this or any gas smell, immediately shut off the switch and report the problem to the gas company.

For more home maintenance advice, go to myhomepress.com for publications on current topics including social media, home design and more.

Protecting Yourself from Cold Stress

Trench Foot

Fast Facts Protecting Yourself from

Cold Stress

Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress. Extremely cold or wet weather is a dangerous situation that can cause occupational illness and injuries such as hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot, and chilblains.

Hypothermia A condition in which the body uses up its stored energy and can no longer produce heat. Often occurs after prolonged exposure to cold temperature.

Early symptoms ■ Shivering ■ Fatigue ■ Loss of coordination ■ Confusion and disorientation

Late symptoms ■ No shivering ■ Blue skin ■ Dilated pupils ■ Slowed pulse and breathing ■ Loss of consciousness

First Aid ■ Request immediate medical assistance.

■ Move the victim into a warm room or shelter.

■ Remove wet clothing.

■ Warm the center of their body first—chest, neck, head, and groin—using an electric blanket; or use skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers of blankets, clothing, or towels.

■ If conscious, warm beverages may help increase the body temperature. Do not give alcohol.

■ Once temperature has increased keep them dry and wrapped in a warm blanket, including the head and neck.

■ If no pulse, begin CPR.

Frostbite An injury to the body that is caused by freezing, which most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes.

Symptoms ■ Reduced blood flow to hands and feet ■ Numbness

■ Aching ■ Tingling or stinging ■ Bluish or pale, waxy skin

First Aid ■ Get into a warm room as soon as possible.

■ Unless necessary, do not walk on frostbitten feet or toes.

■ Immerse the affected area in warm (not hot) water, or warm the affected area using body heat. Do not use a heating pad, fireplace, or radiator for warming.

■ Do not massage the frostbitten area; doing so may cause more damage.

An injury of the feet resulting from prolonged exposure to wet and cold conditions that can occur at temperatures as high as 60 °F if the feet are constantly wet.

Symptoms First Aid ■ Reddening of the skin ■ Remove shoes/boots and wet socks.

■ Numbness ■ Dry feet.

■ Leg cramps ■ Avoid walking on feet, ■ Swelling as this may cause tissue ■ Tingling pain damage.

■ Blisters or ulcers ■ Bleeding under the skin ■ Gangrene (foot may turn dark purple, blue, or gray)

Chilblains Ulcers formed by damaged small blood vessels in the skin, caused by the repeated exposure of skin to temperatures just above freezing to as high as 60 °F. Symptoms ■ Redness ■ Itching ■ Possible blistering

■ Inflammation ■ Possible ulceration in severe cases

First Aid ■ Avoid scratching.

■ Slowly warm the skin.

■ Use corticosteroid creams to relieve itching and swelling ■ Keep blisters and ulcers clean and covered.

Protect Yourself ■ Monitor your physical condition and that of your coworkers.

■ Wear appropriate clothing. ӽ Wear several layers of loose clothing for insulation. ӽ Tight clothing reduces blood circulation to the extremities.

■ Be aware that some clothing may restrict movement resulting in a hazardous situation.

■ Protect the ears, face, hands and feet in extremely cold or wet weather. ӽ Boots should be waterproof and insulated. ӽ Wear a hat to reduce the loss of body heat from your head.

■ Move into warm locations during breaks; limit the amount of time outside.

■ Carry extra socks, gloves, hats, jacket, blankets, a change of clothes and a thermos of hot liquid.

■ Include chemical hot packs in your first aid kit.

■ Avoid touching cold metal surfaces with bare skin.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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Advertise with HBAL

Advertise with HBAL The Home Builders Association of Lincoln offers a variety of advertising options for Lincoln businesses. You don't have to be an HBAL member to participate however, members receive a discounted rate. Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 or info@hbal.org for more information.

Lincoln Business Builder Advertising in the Lincoln Business Builder is a wise investment. The newsletter is published monthly and has a total circulation of 750, which includes all members of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, as well as city, county, state and national government.

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www.HBAL.org Participate in HBAL’s online advertising program to attract qualified visitors to your website! Our banner program can help you reach Lincoln consumers looking for remodeling and home building suppliers and service providers.

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Directory Changes | Cancellations | 2014 Membership Directory

Directory Changes • New principle contact for Nebraska Brick & Supply is Denny Johnson. Email: djohnson@siouxcitybrick.com.

Cellular: 712-574-1100.

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• Superior Spa & Pool is now Supreme Spa & Pool.

• Inspired Composites is now Milestone: Inspired Composites.

Principle: Janelle Stevenson.

• Holz Lawn & Landscaping is now Rumer y Lawn & Landscape, LLC. Principal: Jerry Rumery.

Address: 1988 S. Hwy. 15, Seward, NE 68434.

Phone: 402-643-4604.

Email: rumerylawnandlandscape@gmail.com.

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Sorry to See You Go! If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY!

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Job Safety and Health

Job Safety and Health IT’S THE LAW!

Almost Any Brick You Use Can Last for Hundreds of Years.

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EMPLOYEES:

• You have the right to notify your employer or OSHA about workplace hazards. You may ask OSHA to keep your name confidential.

• You have the right to request an OSHA inspection if you believe that there are unsafe and unhealthful conditions in your workplace. You or your representative may participate in that inspection.

• You can file a complaint with OSHA within 30 days of retaliation or discrimination by your employer for making safety and health complaints or for exercising your rights under the OSH Act. • You have a right to see OSHA citations issued to your employer. Your employer must post the citations at or near the place of the alleged violation.

• Your employer must correct workplace hazards by the date indicated on the citation and must certify that these hazards have been reduced or eliminated.

• You have the right to copies of your medical records or records of your exposure to toxic and harmful substances or conditions.

• Your employer must post this notice in your workplace.

• You must comply with all occupational safety and health standards issued under the OSH Act that apply to your own actions and conduct on the job.

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EMPLOYERS:

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• You must comply with the occupational safety and health standards issued under the OSH Act. This free poster is available from OSHA or can be printed at http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3165.pdf.

Free assistance in identifying and correcting hazards or complying with standards is available to employers, without citation

or penalty, through OSHAsupported consultation programs in each state.

In Nebraska, contact: Eldon Diedrichs Nebraska Department of Labor Phone: (402) 471-4717 Email: eldon.diedrichs@nebraska.gov

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HBAL has a variety of resources for our members!

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Building Permits Building Permits

City of Lincoln - 10 -Year Table

Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept.

Oct. Nov. YTD

2004 SF TH 74 8 73 9 137 18 124 22 113 33 107 52 114 21 87 146 106 89 88 22 101 16 1,124 436

Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Sept.

Oct. Nov. Total Avg. Cost

MF 5 24 20 0 100 4 10 2 0 18 52 235

SF 54 66 92 80 88 96 89 94 82 83 69 893

2006 Cost 333,000 426,676 613,750 560,472 907,924 520,942 645,103 433,967 585,123 621,817 384,690 6,033,464 13,870

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19 13 34 52 57 59 49 44 43 41 24 435

2005 TH 21 10 11 16 12 37 35 96 44 26 28 336

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MF 0 4 4 4 4 20 70 26 48 4 4 188

7 4 33 56 55 62 46 56 32 47 23 421

SF 72 58 82 91 83 93 52 66 55 50 49 751

2006 TH 14 20 17 16 20 15 28 18 26 14 14 202

2007 Cost 87,400 314,300 1,283,155 539,511 818,301 481,374 728,615 807,215 558,017 1,150,309 747,848 7,516,045 17,853

MF 0 2 16 60 16 68 2 612 38 0 0 814

SF 40 35 59 61 65 67 59 37 45 45 24 537

2007 TH 8 4 40 70 39 17 28 2 2 39 16 265

MF 4 12 112 66 0 64 0 2 0 0 60 320

SF 35 22 41 50 59 39 31 37 33 26 23 396

2008 TH 19 0 28 2 15 17 10 20 29 16 4 160

MF SF 6 11 4 29 2 30 2 30 4 38 10 60 2 35 0 37 0 39 16 20 2 25 48 354

2009 TH 14 2 14 14 28 4 10 14 26 24 24 174

MF SF 0 24 3 32 2 42 15 33 24 29 0 36 0 31 0 33 0 26 18 27 0 26 62 339

2010 TH 7 18 6 8 19 6 18 6 10 18 8 124

Remodeling Permits: Additions City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 8 Year Table #

9 9 36 62 52 19 11 13 14 18 12 255

2008 Cost 1,364,460 141,600 589,154 1,208,366 809,323 543,997 212,984 583,602 556,083 490,847 776,208 7,276,624 28,536

#

2 5 10 10 9 14 17 8 15 19 11 120

2009 Cost 52,000 125,240 206,900 198,413 183,000 297,872 554,070 244,470 407,066 793,181 990,184 4,052,396 33,770

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6 3 11 19 9 12 15 11 15 11 11 123

2010 Cost 152,980 99,500 317,000 706,474 148,500 460,740 697,500 219,300 375,278 333,693 230,395 3,741,360 30,418

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MF 2 60 8 0 0 4 0 2 10 138 92 316

SF 22 26 42 28 39 34 38 35 31 34 30 359

2011 TH 0 0 10 26 14 18 12 21 8 11 26 146

2011 Cost 80,100 178,700 452,005 908,366 340,080 603,388 248,618 478,200 1,011,333 220,423 573,100 5,094,313 36,650

MF 4 20 180 3 44 0 48 2 78 0 0 379

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SF 27 31 47 43 41 45 48 58 45 57 52 494

2012 TH 4 13 24 19 21 14 26 36 13 21 26 217

MF 0 144 36 24 0 8 0 275 0 0 90 577

2012 Cost 43,500 107,786 691,458 600,931 723,945 224,812 414,975 545,217 595,111 438,100 527,840 4,913,675 43,102

SF 24 34 46 69 58 68 83 60 49 29 43 563

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2013 TH 2 4 9 18 20 8 29 41 2 49 22 204

MF 0 0 0 0 128 0 24 232 0 2 51 437

2013 Cost 422,000 33,000 357,600 212,603 776,408 379,500 264,975 300,579 314,515 461,927 553,881 4,076,988 39,202

Remodeling Permits: Alterations

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2006 2007 Cost # Cost 1,007,372 88 1,163,863 967,125 78 909,207 1,147,674 107 1,280,089 706,214 88 1,031,776 1,042,668 115 1,578,971 985,229 97 736,760 1,072,119 117 1,258,848 433,967 110 1,138,598 674,348 94 1,070,733 966,277 96 868,251 423,155 88 961,501 9,426,148 1,078 11,998,597 9,698 11,130

City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 8 Year Table #

81 76 89 82 79 76 77 92 83 80 62 877

2008 Cost 907,619 947,505 800,412 877,275 723,878 662,915 1,143,624 1,264,374 962,319 750,551 1,071,515 10,111,987 11,530

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71 76 72 85 65 89 96 77 78 79 81 869

2009 2010 2011 2012 Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost 784,232 57 502,454 69 988,395 81 804,484 706,588 69 600,743 79 893,584 69 565,929 946,927 125 1,229,150 104 900,086 96 1,055,957 813,112 154 1,386,859 133 1,292,245 96 871,985 617,270 124 931,223 111 946,242 123 1,544,337 766,615 117 754,480 112 819,225 110 1,093,867 1,172,764 161 1,181,825 99 1,104,259 109 1,029,087 790,319 119 1,006,147 129 1,032,748 114 1,148,868 778,464 124 976,777 106 928,466 84 764,670 552,852 141 929,354 122 1,298,243 124 1,019,740 890,150 118 827,222 93 703,129 100 750,064 8,819,293 1,309 10,326,234 1,157 10,906,622 1,106 10,648,988 10,149 7,889 9,427 9,628

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66 42 65 108 92 87 114 87 86 96 86 929

2013 Cost 751,024 702,668 1,000,016 1,158,054 605,739 784,050 1,331,940 883,068 1,248,723 971,812 772,852 10,209,946 10,990

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