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CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
1. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Mimi LLC, dba Up In Smoke Broadway, 1901
Broadway St.
Prepared By: WM
Attachments: Cigarette Permit Resolution.pdf
Prepared by:City Clerk's Office,410 E.Washington Si,Iowa City,IA 52240(319)356-5043
Resolution Number: 2 3-6 9
Resolution to Issue Cigarette Permits
Whereas,the following firms and persons have made an application and paid the taxes
required by law for the sale of cigarettes,tobacco,nicotine and vapor products.
Now,Therefore,be it Resolved by The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa,That: the
applications be granted and the City Clerk is hereby directed to issue a permit to the
following named persons and firms to sell cigarettes, tobacco,nicotine and vapor
products:
Up In Smoke Broadway - 1901 Broadway St.
Passed and approved this 9 i sr day of ,20 23 .
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Approved by
Attest: fit.4
ity Clerk 'City A orney's Office
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent:
X Alter
X Bergus
X Dunn
Harmsen
X Taylor
X Teague
X Thomas
Item Number: 6.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution approving agreement by and between Two Tone, Inc. DBA Bluebird Diner and the
City of Iowa City.
Prepared By: Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator
Fiscal Impact: $22,046 in Emergency Levy funds
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution Bluebird EE.grant.doc
Bluebird Agreement signed.pdf
Executive Summary:
Two Tone Inc. DBA Bluebird Diner has applied for a grant for a project to renovate the HVAC
system, remove and replace existing single pane PPG Lug sash windows with new Kawneer
storefront windows, and replace all lighting with LED. The total project cost is $44,093.50 and
the 50% matching grant request is $22,046.75. In the newly adopted Strategic Plan, one of
Iowa City's key values focuses on Climate Action. This project aligns with the Strategic Plan
Action to provide energy efficiency incentives, as described in the Buildings section of the
Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions Report. This project will be funded by the
Emergency Levy fund.
Background /Analysis:
The Bluebird Diner has been a Northside Marketplace favorite for many years since
occupying what once was the Gilpin Paint retail store. The Bluebird Diner owners desire to
improve the energy efficiency of the entire building and prolong the life of this now historic, 60
year old Gilpin Paint building.
On August 6, 2019, the City Council declared a climate crisis for the City and accelerated the
City's goals for carbon emission reduction to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2050. As
a result of this declaration, the City Council accepted an action plan in their effort to
accomplish this goal. The Emergency property tax levy is being utilized to enhance and
support efforts to reduce carbon emissions city-wide and within City operations. The
Emergency property tax levy is set at $.20 per $1 ,000 of valuation and is expected to
generate over $850,000 in revenue to be utilized to help the City meet its climate action
goals.
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Johnson County Iowa
Kim Painter County Recorder
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STATE OF IOWA )
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JOHNSON COUNTY }
I, Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify that the Resolution
attached hereto is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 23-70 which was passed by the City
Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of March 2023, all as the
same appears of record in my office.
Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this ��Y-h day of March 2023.
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Kellie K. Fruehling
City Clerk '
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410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 • (319) 356-5000 9 FAX (319) 356-5009
Prepared by: Wendy Ford,410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240(319)356-5248
Resolution number: 23-70
Resolution approving agreement by and among Two Tone, Inc.
DBA Bluebird Diner and the City of Iowa City.
Whereas, the City of Iowa City adopted a Climate Action Plan in 2018 and an
Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions report in 2020, including incentives for
businesses to reduce carbon emissions; and
Whereas, Borrower, a commercial user in the Northside Marketplace, has applied for
this assistance to fund improvements to its facility that are anticipated to reduce its
carbon emissions; and
Whereas, objectives in the plan are funded in part from the Emergency property tax
levy.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that:
1. That this Agreement by and among the City of Iowa City Iowa and Two Tone,
Inc. DBA Bluebird Diner is in the public interest of the residents of Iowa City;
and
2. That said Agreement is consistent with the Climate Action Plan goals; and
3. That the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the Agreement in a form
approved by the City Attorney, and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to
attest the signature and to affix the seal of the City Clerk; and
4. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed
to take all such actions and do all such things as they shall determine to be
necessary or appropriate to ensure the City's performance as provided therein;
and
5. That the City Clerk be directed to certify and record the resolution at Two Tone,
Inc.'s expense; and
6. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to administer the terms of the
Agreement.
Passed and approved this 21st day of March , 2023.
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Resolution No. 23-70
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Attest:
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City Clerk
Approved: itto7rney
City — 03/10/2023
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Resolution No. 23-70
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It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn
the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent Abstain
x Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Energy Efficiency Forgivable Loan Agreement
This Agreement is hereby made by and between Two Tone Inc. DBA Bluebird Diner (Borrower)
whose physical address is 330 E. Market Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52245, and the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, a municipal corporation whose address is 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City,
Iowa ("City").
Whereas,'on August 6, 2019, the City Council declared a climate crisis for the City and
accelerated the City's goals for carbon emission reduction to reach net-zero emissions by the
year 2050. As a result of this declaration, the City Council has accepted an action plan in their
effort to accomplish this goal. The Emergency property tax levy is being utilized to enhance and
support efforts to reduce carbon emissions city-wide and within City operations. The EmergencY
property tax levy is set at $.20 per $1,000 of valuation this year and is expected to generate
over$850,000 in revenue to be utilized to help the City meet its climate action goals; and
Whereas, Borrower, a commercial user within the North Marketplace Commercial district, has
applied for this assistance to fund improvements to its facilities that are anticipated to reduce its
carbon emissions; and
Whereas, Borrower, has applied for this assistance to fund improvements to its facilities that are
anticipated to reduce its carbon emissions.
Now, therefore, for the consideration described herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Project: The Project involves renovating the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
(HVAC) system, diner windows, and the lighting system throughout the restaurant. The
HVAC project will remove and replace the existing duct work in the dining area, replacing
the registers and grills, and relocating the thermostat away from a heat source to improve
energy efficiency. This part of the project is projected to improve energy efficiency 12%. The
window project will remove the existing single pane PPG Lug sash windows and replace
them with a new Kawneer storefront. The lighting system project will update the electrical
wiring in the ceiling. remove old fixtures and replace with new LED lighting in the original
fixtures throughout the restaurant. The Project will be completed byf-etrusry-28, 20237
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2. Legal description: Iowa City (Original Town) East 40.3', Lot 8, Block 58, according to the
assessors website.
3. Economic Development Grant: In the event Borrower timely completes the Project
described above and provides the City with evidence of invoices paid to contractors for
eligible Project Construction Costs in amounts that are equal to or exceed $44,093.50, then
the City shall grant Borrower $22,046.75, subject to the terms and conditions of this
agreement. In no event shall the City's contribution toward this Project exceed 50% of the
total Project cost ("Principal Amount"). Should the Project cost be less than the projected
$44,093.50, the Citys contribution will be limited to 50% of the actual Project Construction
Costs. Project Construction Costs are defined as the cost for the equipment and installation
of the equipment as detailed in the attached Bill of Material.
4 Source of Grant Funds Limited: Funds for this Economic Development Grant shall come
from the Emergency Levy.
5 Maintenance, Operation and Reporting: Borrower agrees to construct, maintain, and
operate the Project in excellent working condition in a manner consistent with the energy
efficiencies described above for a period of three years. Borrower must submit to the City
three (3) annual reports detailing the monthly energy usage and energy costs incurred for
the above-described property compared to the monthly energy usage and energy costs
incurred in the year before the Project was constructed. This comparison is material to the
city's determination of whether the Project is being maintained and operated in accordance
with this agreement. These reports shall be due annually on haettst 1— maul 30
6. Repayment Term: Borrower shall not be obligated to make payments toward the Principal
Amount so long as Borrower satisfies the obligations described in Paragraphs 1 and 5
above.
7. Interest: No interest shall accrue on the Principal Amount during the term of this loan.
8. Release: The City shall forgive this Matching Grant on or about t ( 3d
vl>3 h 1,,2026, upon a
determination made in its sole discretion that Borrower has satisfied the terms of this
Agreement and issue a release to be recorded in the Johnson County Recorder's office at
Borrower's expense.
9. Default and Remedy: If Borrower does not timely complete, maintain and operate the
improvements as required herein, for three years from the completion of the Project, the
Principal Amount shall be immediately due and payable 60 days after the City mails written
notice to Borrower to cure the default at the address listed above and Borrower's failure to
cure said default. The City reserves the right to pursue any other remedy available to it at
law or equity to collect the amount then due.
10. Representations and Warranties: Borrower represents and warrants:
(a) It is a company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of
Iowa and registered to do business in the State of Iowa and have all requisite power and
au:nority to develop and construct the Project, to carry on their businesses as now conducted
and as presently proposed to be conducted, and to enter into and perform its obligations under
this Agreement;
(b) This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by
the Borrower and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the City, is in full force
and effect and is a valid and legally binding instrument of Borrower enforceable in accordance
with its terms, except as the same may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or
other laws relating to or affecting creditors' rights generally;
(c) Neither Borrower nor any person or entity with an ownership interest of more
than 25% of Borrower have been adjudicated guilty or liable in any judicial or administrative
proceeding of committing a repeated or willful violation of the Iowa Wage Payment Collection
law, the Iowa Minimum Wage Act, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act or any comparable
state statute or local ordinance, which governs the payment of wages in the last 5 years.
11. Contractor Labor Law Compliance: Borrower acknowledges that the City of Iowa City will
not contract with nor provide any economic development incentives to any person or entity who
has participated ;�, wage theft by violation of the Iowa Wage Payment Collection law, the Iowa
Minimum Wage Act, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or any comparable state
statute or local ordinance, which governs the payment of wages. Misclassificat:on of employees
as independent contractors is a violation of the FLSA and is included in the definition of wage
theft. Borrower agrees that it will require, in any construction contract for the Project the
following written provisions, proof of which must be provided to City prior to the start of
construction:
a) Agreement by the General Contractor to comply with all state, federal and local
laws and regulations, including, but not limited to the requirements of Iowa Code Chapter 91C
(Contractor Registration with the Iowa Division of Labor), Iowa Code Chapter 91A (Iowa Wage
Payment Collection Law), Iowa Code Chapter 91 D (Minimum Wage), the Federal Fair Labor
Standards Act, and the Internal Revenue Code;
b) Agreement by the General Contractor to provide to the Borrower and the City no
later than the filing of an application for issuance of a building permit, the names and addresses
of each subcontractor and the dollar value of the work the subcontractor is expected to perform;
c) Demonstration by the General Contractor that it has the capacity to meet all
performance, and labor and material payment, bonding requirements relative to the Project.
d) Providing to the City a certificate by the General Contractor's insurer that it has in
force all insurance coverage required with respect to construction of the Project, including
$1,000,000 Commercial General Liability Insurance and Worker's Compensation Insurance as
required by Chapter 85, Code of Iowa.
e) Demonstration by the General Contractor that it has required all subcontractors to
agree, in writing, that the subcontractor will comply with all state, federal and local laws and
administrative rules and regulations, including, but not limited to the requirements of Iowa Code
Chapter 91C (Contractor Registration with the Iowa Division of Labor), Iowa Code Chapter 91A
(Iowa Wage Payment Collection Law), Iowa Code Chapter 91D (Minimum Wage), the Federal
Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Internal Revenue Code.
12. Indemnification: Borrower releases the City and the governing body members, officers,
agents, servants and employees thereof(hereinafter, "Indemnified Parties") from, covenant and
agree that the Indemnified Parties shall not be liable for, and agree to indemnify, defend and
hold harmless the Indemnified Parties against, any loss or damage to property or any injury,to
or death of any person occurring at or about, or resulting from any defect in, the Project or
Borrower's property described in above.
13_ Covenant: This Agreement shall constitute a covenant running with the land and shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and
assigns.
Agreed to on this 21 stziay of March_ _, 2023.
Borrower Cit
one Aasen BA Teague, Mayor
r'.vo Tone Inc. f)BA Bluebird Diner
• KeHie Fruehling, City Clerk
Approved by �t I
City Attorney Office
CITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF IOWA
SS:
JOHNSON COUNTY
On this 21stday of March 2023, before me,the undersigned, a Notary Public in
for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Bruce Teague as Mayor, and Kellie Fruehling
as City Clerk, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
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TAMARA NEUMANN
.• Commission 838058 Notary Public In and for the State of Iowa
* per► * MY COMMISSION EXPIRES My commission expires: C_)- ) t_
MARCH 14,2025 ii��
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF 1 A
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COUNTY OF
Th s nstrument was acknowledged before me on this !U day of, k 2023 b
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Item Number: 6.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution approving agreement by and between Neumann Monson Architects and the City of
Iowa City.
Prepared By: Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed By: Redmond Jones II, Deputy City Manager
Fiscal Impact: $100,000 in tax increment financing
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
Executive Summary:
Neumann Monson Architects has applied for an energy efficiency improvement grant for a
project to update their office space. They will replace mechanical and electrical systems and
lighting in their downtown Iowa City offices in Plaza Towers. The entire project cost is more
than $1 .3 million. Eligible grant project costs are $309,000 which may be matched with the
maximum grant in our program of $100,000. This project will be funded by the TIF increment
in the City-University Project 1 urban renewal area.
Background /Analysis:
Neumann Monson will replace the mechanical and electrical systems and reduce energy
consumption and their carbon footprint. These reductions will be verified and measured by
two third-party organizations after construction. Mechanical changes entail replacing
inefficient gas-fired equipment with efficient electrically powered equipment. Currently, a gas-
fired boiler and a cooling tower deliver hot and cold water to heat pumps, which heat and cool
their space. This system is energy inefficient and emits greenhouse gases into the
atmosphere, causing climate change. A new electrically powered Variable Refrigerant Flow
(VRF) system will deliver hot and cold refrigerant to terminal units, which will heat and cool
their space. This system will reduce their energy consumption and prepare their studio and
Iowa City for net-zero energy use. Lighting system changes will further reduce their energy
consumption. Existing lighting fixtures with halogen and fluorescent lamps will be replaced
with LED light fixtures. With the combined mechanical and electrical replacements their
studio will use 51% less energy per square foot than the average office in the United States.
Two third-party organizations will verify the installation of the equipment and measure their
reduction of energy. MidAmerican Energy will perform a post-construction inspection to verify
that new equipment and systems were installed. Additionally, the International Living Future
Institute will verify the energy. The Project will be completed by December 31 , 2023.
On August 6, 2019, the City Council declared a climate crisis for the City and accelerated the
City's goals for carbon emission reduction to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2050. As
a result of this declaration, the City Council accepted an action plan in their effort to
accomplish this goal.
On October 6, 2020, City Council passed Amendment #16 to the City-University Project 1
(Downtown) Urban Renewal Area creating energy efficiency incentives for business located
within the urban renewal area (resolution 20-239). The goal of the program is to provide
incentives to commercial users to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions
required to power buildings and to help the City achieve a 45% reduction in carbon emissions
by 2030.
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Johnson County Iowa
Kim Painter County Recorder
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STATE OF IOWA )
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JOHNSON COUNTY )
I, Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify that the Resolution
attached hereto is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 23-71 which was passed by the City
Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of March 2023, all as the
same appears of record in my office.
Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this :10" day of March 2023.
Kellie . Fruehling
City Clerk
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410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET • IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 • (319) 356-5000 9 FAX (319) 356-5009
Prepared by: Wendy Ford,410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5248
Resolution No. 23-71
Resolution approving agreement between Neumann Monson
Architects and the City of Iowa City.
Whereas, the City has adopted an urban renewal plan (the "Urban Renewal Plan") that
contemplates the use of tax increment financing to assist commercial users located in
the urban renewal area in efforts to reduce their carbon emissions; and
Whereas, the Urban Renewal Plan is described in Amendment No. 16 to the City-
University Urban Renewal Plan, passed and approved by the City Council of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant to Resolution 20-239, on October 6, 2020; and
Whereas, Neumann Monson Architects, a commercial user within the City-University
Urban Renewal Area, has applied for this assistance to fund improvements to its
facility that are anticipated to reduce its carbon emissions; and
Whereas, it is a public purpose for the City to expend funds pursuant to the attached
Energy Efficiency Forgivable Loan Agreement ("Agreement").
Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Iowa City:
1. The attached Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City Iowa and
Neumann Monson Architects is in the public interest of the residents of Iowa City.
2. The Agreement is consistent with and authorized by the Urban Renewal
Plan and all applicable State and federal laws including, but not limited to, Iowa Code
Chapters 15A and 403.
3. The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the Agreement in a form
approved by the City attorney, and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest
the signature and to affix the seal of the City Clerk.
4. The Mayor and the City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and
directed to take all such actions and do all such things as they shall determine to be
necessary or appropriate to ensure the City's performance as provided therein.
5. The City Manager is hereby authorized to administer the terms of the
Agreement.
Passed and approved this 21st day of March , 2023.
Ma r
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Resolution No. 23-/1
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Attest:
)1)+LAIC
City blerk
'Approved: /
City Att ney
(Sue Dulek —03/15/2023)
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Resolution No. 23-71
Page 3
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn
the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent Abstain
X Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Energy Efficiency Forgivable Loan Agreement
This Agreement is hereby made by and between Neumann Monson Architects. (Borrower)
whose physical address is 221 E. College Street, Suite 303 Iowa City, Iowa 52245, and the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation whose address is 410 East Washington Street, Iowa
City, Iowa ("City").
Whereas, the City of Iowa City has adopted an urban renewal plan that contemplates the use of
tax increment financing to assist commercial users located in the urban renewal area in efforts
to reduce their carbon emissions; and
Whereas, said plan is described in Amendment No. 16 to the City-University Project 1 Urban
Renewal Plan, passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant
to Resolution 20-239, on October 6, 2020, and
Whereas, Borrower, a commercial user within the Urban Renewal Area, has applied for this
assistance to fund improvements to its facilities that are anticipated to reduce its carbon
emissions;
Now, therefore, for the consideration described herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Project: Neumann Monson will replace the mechanical and electrical systems and reduce
energy consumption and their carbon footprint. These reductions will be verified and
measured by two third-party organizations after construction. Mechanical changes entail
replacing inefficient gas-fired equipment with efficient electrically powered equipment.
Currently, a gas-fired boiler and a cooling tower deliver hot and cold water to heat pumps,
which heat and cool their space. This system is energy inefficient and emits greenhouse
gases into the atmosphere, causing climate change. A new electrically powered Variable
Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system will deliver hot and cold refrigerant to terminal units, which
will heat and cool their space. This system will reduce their energy consumption and
prepare their studio and Iowa City for net-zero energy use. Lighting system changes will
further reduce their energy consumption. Existing lighting fixtures with halogen and
fluorescent lamps will be replaced with LED light fixtures. With the combined mechanical
and electrical replacements their studio will use 51% less energy per square foot than the
average office in the United States. Two third-party organizations will verify the installation of
the equipment and measure their reduction of energy. MidAmerican Energy will perform a
post-construction inspection to verify that new equipment and systems were installed.
Additionally, the International Living Future Institute will verify the energy. The Project will be
completed by December 31, 2023.
2. Legal description: Unit 302-305, Plaza Towers Condominium, Iowa City, Iowa, according
to the Declaration thereof recorded in Book 3839, Page 56, records of the Johnson County
Recorder.
3. Economic Development Grant: In the event Borrower timely completes the Project
described above and provides the City with evidence of invoices paid to contractors for
Project Construction Costs in amounts that are equal to or exceed $309,600, then the City
shall grant Borrower $100,000, subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement. In no
event shall the City's contribution toward this Project exceed 50% of the total Project cost
("Principal Amount"). Should the Project cost be less than the projected $309,600, the City's
contribution will be limited to 50% of the actual Project Construction Costs, not to exceed
$100,000. Project Construction Costs are defined as the cost for the equipment and
installation of the equipment as detailed in the attached Bill of Material.
4. Source of Grant Funds Limited: Funds for this Economic Development Grant shall come
from the City-University Project 1 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Fund.
5. Maintenance, Operation and Reporting: Borrower agrees to construct, maintain, and
operate the Project in excellent working condition in a manner consistent with the energy
efficiencies described above for a period of three years. Borrower must submit to the City
three (3) annual reports detailing the monthly energy usage and energy costs incurred for
the above-described property compared to the monthly energy usage and energy costs
incurred in the year before the Project was constructed. This comparison is material to the
City's determination of whether the Project is being maintained and operated in accordance
with this agreement. These reports shall be due annually on December 31.
6. Repayment Term: Borrower shall not be obligated to make payments toward the Principal
Amount so long as Borrower satisfies the obligations described in Paragraphs 1 and 5
above.
7. Interest: No interest shall accrue on the Principal Amount during the term of this loan.
8. Release: The City shall forgive this Matching Grant on or about December 31, 2026, upon a
determination made in its sole discretion that Borrower has satisfied the terms of this
Agreement and issue a release to be recorded in the Johnson County Recorder's office at
Borrower's expense.
9. Default and Remedy: If Borrower does not timely complete, maintain and operate the
improvements as required herein, for three years from the completion of the Project, the
Principal Amount shall be immediately due and payable 60 days after the City mails written
notice to Borrower to cure the default at the address listed above and Borrower's failure to
cure said default. The City reserves the right to pursue any other remedy available to it at
law or equity to collect the amount then due.
10. Representations and Warranties: Borrower represents and warrants:
(a) It is a company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of
Iowa and registered to do business in the State of Iowa and have all requisite power and
authority to develop and construct the Project, to carry on their businesses as now conducted
and as presently proposed to be conducted, and to enter into and perform its obligations under
this Agreement;
(b) This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by
the Borrower and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the City, is in full force
and effect and is a valid and legally binding instrument of Borrower enforceable in accordance
with its terms, except as the same may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or
other laws relating to or affecting creditors' rights generally;
(c) Neither Borrower nor any person or entity with an ownership interest of more
than 25% of Borrower have been adjudicated guilty or liable in any judicial or administrative
proceeding of committing a repeated or willful violation of the Iowa Wage Payment Collection
law, the Iowa Minimum Wage Act, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act or any comparable
state statute or local ordinance, which governs the payment of wages in the last 5 years.
10. Contractor Labor Law Compliance: Borrower acknowledges that the City of Iowa City will
not contract with nor provide any economic development incentives to any person or entity who
has participated in wage theft by violation of the Iowa Wage Payment Collection law, the Iowa
Minimum Wage Act, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or any comparable state
statute or local ordinance, which governs the payment of wages. Misclassification of employees
as independent contractors is a violation of the FLSA and is included in the definition of wage
theft. Borrower agrees that it will require, in any construction contract for the Project the
following written provisions, proof of which must be provided to City prior to the start of
construction:
a) Agreement by the General Contractor to comply with all state, federal and local
laws and regulations, including, but not limited to the requirements of Iowa Code Chapter 91C
(Contractor Registration with the Iowa Division of Labor), Iowa Code Chapter 91A (Iowa Wage
Payment Collection Law), Iowa Code Chapter 91 D (Minimum Wage), the Federal Fair Labor
Standards Act, and the Internal Revenue Code;
b) Agreement by the General Contractor to provide to the Borrower and the City no
later than the filing of an application for issuance of a building permit, the names and addresses
of each subcontractor and the dollar value of the work the subcontractor is expected to perform;
c) Demonstration by the General Contractor that it has the capacity to meet all
performance, and labor and material payment, bonding requirements relative to the Project.
d) Providing to the City a certificate by the General Contractor's insurer that it has in
force all insurance coverage required with respect to construction of the Project, including
$1,000,000 Commercial General Liability Insurance and Worker's Compensation Insurance as
required by Chapter 85, Code of Iowa.
e) Demonstration by the General Contractor that it has required all subcontractors to
agree, in writing, that the subcontractor will comply with all state, federal and local laws and
administrative rules and regulations, including, but not limited to the requirements of Iowa Code
Chapter 91C (Contractor Registration with the Iowa Division of Labor), Iowa Code Chapter 91A
(Iowa Wage Payment Collection Law), Iowa Code Chapter 91D (Minimum Wage), the Federal
Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Internal Revenue Code.
11. Indemnification: Borrower releases the City and the governing body members, officers,
agents, servants and employees thereof(hereinafter, "Indemnified Parties") from, covenant and
agree that the Indemnified Parties shall not be liable for, and agree to indemnify, defend and
hold harmless the Indemnified Parties against, any loss or damage to property or any injury to
or death of any person occurring at or about, or resulting from any defect in, the Project or
Borrower's property described in above.
12. Covenant: This Agreement shall constitute a covenant running with the land and shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and
assigns.
Agre t day of HAF,64 , 2023.
B owe City:
By: Tim Schroeder, Principal Teague, Mayor
Neumann Monson
Attest: t i
Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Approved by:
City Attorney Office
CITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF IOWA
}SS:
JOHNSON COUNTY }
On this 2lstday of March , 2023, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and
for the State of Iowa, personally appearedBruce Teague , as Mayor, and Kellie Freehling
as City Clerk, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
monoval.�. TAMARA NEUMANN
Corny slon Number 838058 Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
* * MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
��� MARCH 14,2025
I My commission expires: 03/14/2025
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF ICING
L )SS
COUNTY OF ell,_ O h }
This instrument was Rcknowledged before me on this 14in day of .4h , 2023, by
Ven«' kryt as _ of Neumann Monson.
DeDefile A.Schmitz
Commission? �aacoNumber816680 Notary Public
' ' m ebo Expires
Item Number: 6.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Neighborhood Services Division of the
Neighborhood and Development Services Department and the AFSCME pay plan by adding
one full-time Public Housing Technician position, grade 12.
Prepared By: Rachel Carter, Housing Administrator
Reviewed By: Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood and Development Services
Director
Erika Kubly, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Fiscal Impact: The annual cost of the position including salary and
benefits is expected to be $104,403. The Housing Authority
Enterprise Fund and Special Revenue Funds would cover
the increased staffing costs.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution
Executive Summary:
The City owns and manages 86 scattered site Public Housing units and 21 affordable units.
The requirements to maintain the units, meet HUD compliance standards for the public
housing program, and provide the necessary property management have been challenging
based on existing staff capacity. Neighborhood Services is requesting one permanent full-
time Public Housing Technician position, AFSME Grade 12, to focus on the maintenance and
occupancy of the Public Housing units and assist with the additional affordable housing units
managed by the City.
Background /Analysis:
The Public Housing Program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) provides annual funding for public housing authorities to operate subsidized rental
units and improve those units through capital funds, as allocated under the Public Housing 5-
Year Plan. The City owns and the Housing Authority manages a total of 107 housing units,
including 86 Public Housing units. The Housing Authority relies on one full time Public
Housing Coordinator, utilizes an outside vendor to provide simple maintenance and address
after hours maintenance calls, and has recently hired a part time student intern to assist with
various duties. The dedicated full time Public Housing Coordinator is responsible for
managing all properties, performing tenant rent subsidy and income calculations, leasing,
completing all procurement and supervision of capital improvement contracts, and meeting
HUD's regulatory requirements.
The number of affordable units, which are not Public Housing units, maintained by this
position has grown by 21 units since 2005 with no changes in dedicated personnel. Before
these acquisitions, it was difficult for one Public Housing staff member to meet HUD's
compliance requirements, maintain the properties, manage tenants, and improve units
eligible for capital improvements. The homes continue to age and need various
improvements making it more challenging for one full-time position to complete all necessary
program duties.
HUD monitors the occupancy rate of Public Housing units to ensure allocated funds are used
appropriately and expects occupancy to be above 96% annually. When occupancy rates fall
below 90%, Public Housing programs are considered substandard performers, and additional
monitoring and reporting is required. The City's Public Housing program was recently given
the substandard designation at the last monitoring meeting due to an 88% occupancy rate.
Staff recently completed a survey of other Housing Authorities in Iowa with public housing
units. The results show that typically one FTE is present for every 30 to 40 units to keep units
occupied and appropriately maintained. The City currently has one FTE for 86 public housing
units as well as an additional 21 City owned units. Based on invoices from the previous
month, the maintenance vendor bills about 20 hours per week or 0.5 FTE for our City owned
housing. If you include their time, it is still not sufficient to effectively maintain and lease 107
units.
Review of Public Housing Staffing Levels in Housing Authorities in Iowa
Housing Authority # of PH Units # of Staff
Fort Madison 134 3.5
Central Iowa 132 4
Southern Iowa Regional 125 3
North Iowa Regional 121 4
Centerville 100 3.5
Iowa City 86 1
Area XV 84 3.5
Shenandoah 79 4
Clarinda 74 2.75
Chariton 72 2.5
Sioux Center 71 4
An additional FTE is necessary to decrease the length of time units are vacant between
tenants due to necessary repairs. This will also help to maintain our units long term by
completing capital improvements such as new roofs, new HVAC, bathroom and kitchen
updates, driveway replacements, and other significant upgrades. The focus of the position is
procurement and rehabilitation, but the position will also help us place clients on the waiting
list into a unit faster and decrease our response time to maintenance and ongoing
rehabilitation needs. The Public Housing Technician position will coordinate maintenance,
rehabilitation, and assist with leasing of City owed units.
Staff reviewed the cost allocation for Housing Authority staff. It will be revised to reflect
actual work in each program. The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) has acquired
over 200 specialty vouchers in the last several years, which has necessitated additional staff
time and provided additional administrative funding for staffing. Revising the cost allocation
plan to reflect actual work completed provides additional funding for public housing
operations.
The annual budget increase for this staffing change is expected to be $104,403. The position
would be funded and maintained through the Housing Authority Enterprise Fund through a
revised cost allocation of Housing Authority staff, federal public housing operating funds, and
rents generated from the non-Public Housing units.
Prepared by Rachel Carter, Housing Administrator,410 E.Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Resolution No. 23-72
Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Neighborhood
Services Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services
Department and the AFSCME pay plan by adding one full-time Public
Housing Technician position, grade 12.
Whereas, Resolution No. 22-76, adopted by the City Council on March 22, 2022 authorized
budgeted positions in the Neighborhood and Development Services Department for Fiscal Year
2023; and
Whereas, Resolution No. 21-111, adopted by the City Council on May 4, 2021 established a
classification and compensation plan for AFSCME employees; and
Whereas, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides funding for
Public Housing Programs to operate subsidized rental units; and
Whereas, the City owns and the Housing Authority manages a total of 107 affordable housing
units including 86 scattered site public housing units; and
Whereas, the creation of an additional staff position is needed to ensure ongoing maintenance
needs and occupancy are met; and
Whereas, operating funds provided by HUD for the Public Housing units and rents generated
from the additional affordable units are available to cover the increased cost of an additional
position.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The budgeted positions in the Neighborhood Services Division of the Neighborhood and
Development Services Department be amended by adding one full-time Public Housing
Technician position, grade 12.
2. The AFSCME pay plan be amended by adding the position of Public Housing Technician
to grade 12.
Passed and approved this 21stday of March 2023.
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Approved
Attest: 1 1'� ,._c k/V.. ... I
City Clerk ( City Attorney' Office
(Sue Dulek— 03/16/2023)
Resolution No. 23-72
Page 2
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn the Resolution be adopted,
and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent:
X Alter
X Bergus
X Dunn
X Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
X Thomas
Item Number: 6.d.
-� I, CITY OF IOWA CITY
�wq tCOUNCIL ACTIO EPORT
March 21, 2023
Resolution award contract and authorizing the Mayor to n and the City Clerk to attest a
contract for constru ion of the 2023 Park Renovations Profect.
Prepared By: Marri VanDyke, Civ' Engineer
Reviewed By: Juli Seydell John on, Parks & Recreation Director
Jason Havel, ' Engineer
Ron Knoche, ublic Works Director
Geoff Fruin City Manager
Fiscal Impact: $828,288 vailable in the Kiwanis, Hunter's Run, Happy
allow, nd Hickory Hill Park accounts, account numbers
R 5 , R4375, R4371, and R4365 respectively
Staff Recommendation: App val
Commission Recommendations: N
Attachments: Resolution
Executive Summary:
The 2023 Park Renovati s Project in\'bility
ayground, shelter, and restroom
replacements, as well as idewalk and acimprovements located at Kiwanis,
Hunter's Run Happy Hollo ,and Hickory Hill Project Manual was approved at the
February 21, 2023 Cou it Meeting, and the estimated cost of construction was
$865,000, which includ the cost of the base ernate #1.
Three (3) bids wereXubmitted prior to the March 15, 2023 dpadline:
idder Name
.11 American
:oncrete
ricon GenefE
City Base Bid
West Liberty, IA .$338,288
Cedar Rapids, IA $394,000
McCo s-Lacina Iowa City
Constp6ction
Enoeer's
Esfimate
Non -Responsive
111
#1 I'Total
$490,00 $828,288
111
$812,000
65,000
In accordance with City policy, the low bidder is determined by the base bid a fount without
alternates. Public Works and Engineering recommend awarding the project to N11 American
Concrete of West Liberty, Iowa in the amount of $828,288, which includes the b e bid and
Alternate #1.
Backgrod /Analysis:
Kiwanis, Hu er's Run, Happy Hollow, and Hickory Hill parks are all prior zed in the 2017
Park Master n due to the age and condition of their current stru ures. This project
includes playgro d replacement at Kiwanis Park, playground replac ent at Hunter's Run
Park, demolition o he current playground and preparations for ity Staff to install new
playground equipmen utside of this project at Happy Hollow Par , and restroom and shelter
replacement at the Co lin Lane entrance of Hickory Hill P rk. Playground and shelter
selections were based on rious public meetings and survey .
Project Timeline:
Construction — April to October2 23
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-'► wr���� City Council Supplemental Meeting Packet
CITY OF IOWA CITY March 20, 2023
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and 4:00pm on Monday.
Late Handout(s):
Item 6.d 2023 Park Renovations - See revised item and comment, Council Ad
report, and resolution.
Item 7.a Rezoning - JJR Davis Second Addition and JJR Davis Fourth Addition - See
correspondence from Jane Driscoll.
March 20, 2023 City of Iowa City
Prepared by: Marri VanDyke, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5044
Resolution No.
Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to ,ign
and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction f the
0 3 Park Renovations Project.
Whereas, All erican Concrete of West Liberty, Iowa has submitted th lowest responsive,
responsible bid o $828,288 for construction of the above-named project; alid
Whereas, the bid includes the base bid and Alternate #1; and
Whereas, funds for thi project are available in the Kiwanis, Hun is Run, Happy Hollow, and
Hickory Hill Park account account numbers R4359, R4375, R437 ,and R4365.
Now, therefore, be it resol\progra
City Council of the City of I wa City, Iowa, that:
1. The contract for uction of the above -n ed project for the base bid plus
Alternate #1 is heded to All American oncrete, subject to the condition that
awardee secure aerformance and pa nt bond, insurance certificates, and
contract compliancstatements.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorize to sign the ontract for construction of the above-named
project and the Contractor's BoN, subject o the condition that awardee secure adequate
performance and payment bond, 1suran a certificates, and contract compliance program
statements.
3. The City Engineer and City Manag
to the City's Purchasing Policy a h+
above-named project.
Passed and approved this day of
Attest:
City Clerk
It was moved
adopted, and
n roll call there were:
Ayes:
authorized to execute change orders according
iy become necessary in the construction of the
Mayor
and seconded by
Nays:
2023
roved by
City I4torney's Office
Absent:
Alter
Be rg us
Dunn
Harmsen
Taylor
Teague
Thomas
the Resolution be
Prepared by:Marri VanDyke,Engineering Division,410 E.Washington St.,Iowa City,IA 52240(319)356-5044
Resolution No. 23-73
Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign
and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the
2023 Park Renovations Project.
Whereas, All American Construction, Inc. of West Liberty, Iowa has submitted the lowest
responsive, responsible bid of$338,288 for construction of the above-named project; and
Whereas, funds for this project are available in the Kiwanis, Hunter's Run, and Happy Hollow Park
account#'s R4359, R4375, and R4371.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The contract for the construction of the above-named project is hereby awarded to All
American Construction, Inc., subject to the condition that awardee secure adequate
performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance program
statements.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the contract for construction of the above-named
project and the Contractor's Bond, subject to the condition that awardee secure adequate
performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance program
statements.
3. The City Engineer and City Manager are authorized to execute change orders according
to the City's Purchasing Policy as they may become necessary in the construction of the
above-named project.
Passed and approved this 21st day of March , 2023
May r
Approved by
Attest: 6-4)k-A,
City Clerk J City Attorney Office—03/20/2023
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent:
x Alter
x Bergus
Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 6.e.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution accepting use of Iowa Code Section 453A.22(3) affirmative defense to tobacco civil
penalty by Deli Mart #3.
Prepared By: Rebecca Passavant, City Attorney's Office Administrative
Secretary
Reviewed By: Redmond Jones, Deputy City Manager
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution.pdf
Executive Summary:
This Resolution accepts the use of the affirmative defense described in Iowa Code Section
453A.22(3) from Deli Mart #3. The affirmative defense is allowed when the employee that
was selling or providing tobacco to a minor has a valid certificate of completion from the
tobacco compliance employee training program. The retailer is only allowed to assert the
affirmative defense once in a four-year period. When the affirmative defense is asserted, the
retailer is not assessed the civil penalty and the violation is not counted if there are
subsequent violations.
Prepared by:Jennifer Schwickerath,Assistant City Attorney,410 E.Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52244, 319-
356-5030
Resolution number: 23-74
Resolution accepting use of Section 453A.22(3) affirmative
defense to tobacco civil penalty by Deli Mart #3
Whereas, on January 11, 2023, an employee of Deli Mart#3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd., Iowa
City, violated Iowa Code §453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco, tobacco products or
cigarettes to a minor; and
Whereas, at the time of the violation, Deli Mart#3 was operating under a retail cigarette
permit issued by the City of Iowa City; and
Whereas, pursuant to Iowa Code an establishment which holds a retail cigarette permit is
subject to a civil penalty as a result of its employee violating Iowa Code §453A.2(1); and
Whereas, pursuant to Iowa Code §453A.22(3), if an employee of a retailer violates
§453A.2(1), the retailer shall not be assessed a penalty under§453A.22(2), and the violation
shall be deemed not to be a violation of §453A.2(1) for the purpose of determining the
number of violations for which a penalty may be assessed pursuant to §453A.22(2), if the
employee in question holds a valid certificate of completion of the tobacco compliance
employee training program pursuant to §453A.5 at the time of the violation; and
Whereas, the Deli Mart#3 employee who violated §453A.2(1) held a valid certificate of
completion of the tobacco compliance training program pursuant to section §453A.5 at the
time of the violation; and
Whereas, Deli Mart#3 wishes to assert the affirmative defense set out in §453A.22(3) in
order to avoid a civil penalty for its employee's violation of §453A.2(1) and has signed an
Acknowledgement of Use of§453A.22(3) Affirmative Defense to Tobacco Civil Penalty;
and
Whereas, a retailer may asset the affirmative defenses set out in §453A.22(3) only once in
a four-year period for a violation of§453A.2 that takes place at the same place of business
location and if an employee of Deli Mart#3 again violates §453A.2(1)within a four-year
period, Deli Mart#3 will be subject to a civil penalty as provided by §453A.22(2), after
proper notice and opportunity for hearing.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that
the City Council should accept Deli Mart#3's use of a §453A.22(3) affirmative defense
and should accept Deli Mart #3's signed Acknowledgment of the same.
Be it further resolved, that the City Clerk will forward a copy of this Resolution to the City
Attorney's Office, which will then provide a copy of the same to the retail cigarette permit
holder via regular mail sent to the permit holder's place of business as it appears on the
application for a retail cigarette permit.
Passed and approved this 21 may of March , 2023.
Resolution No. 23-74
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Approved by
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Attest: ` ^ V --�
City Clerk J City Attorn 's Office
(Jennifer Schwickerath — 03/13/2023)
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent :
x Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 6.f.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution accepting use of Section 453A.22(3) affirmative defense to tobacco civil penalty by
Hy-Vee Food Store #2
Prepared By: Rebecca Passavant, City Attorney's Office Administrative
Secretary
Reviewed By: Redmond Jones, Deputy City Manager
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Attachments: Resolution.pdf
Executive Summary:
This Resolution accepts the use of the affirmative defense described in Iowa Code Section
453A.22(3) from Hy-Vee Food Store #2. The affirmative defense is allowed when the
employee that was selling or providing tobacco to a minor has a valid certificate of
completion from the tobacco compliance employee training program. The retailer is only
allowed to assert the affirmative defense once in a four-year period. When the affirmative
defense is asserted, the retailer is not assessed the civil penalty and the violation is not
counted if there are subsequent violations.
Prepared by:Jennifer Schwickerath,Assistant City Attorney,410 E.Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52244, 319-
356-5030
Resolution number: 23-75
Resolution accepting use of Section 453A.22(3) affirmative
defense to tobacco civil penalty by Hy-Vee Food Store #2
Whereas, on January 10, 2023, an employee of Hy-Vee Food Store #2, 812 S. First Ave.,
Iowa City, violated Iowa Code §453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco, tobacco products
or cigarettes to a minor; and
Whereas, at the time of the violation, Hy-Vee Food Store #2 was operating under a retail
cigarette permit issued by the City of Iowa City; and
Whereas, pursuant to Iowa Code an establishment which holds a retail cigarette permit is
subject to a civil penalty as a result of its employee violating Iowa Code §453A.2(1); and
Whereas, pursuant to Iowa Code §453A.22(3), if an employee of a retailer violates
§453A.2(1), the retailer shall not be assessed a penalty under§453A.22(2), and the violation
shall be deemed not to be a violation of §453A.2(1) for the purpose of determining the
number of violations for which a penalty may be assessed pursuant to §453A.22(2), if the
employee in question holds a valid certificate of completion of the tobacco compliance
employee training program pursuant to §453A.5 at the time of the violation; and
Whereas, the Hy-Vee Food Store #2 employee who violated §453A.2(1) held a valid
certificate of completion of the tobacco compliance training program pursuant to section
§453A.5 at the time of the violation; and
Whereas, Hy-Vee Food Store #2 wishes to assert the affirmative defense set out in
§453A.22(3) in order to avoid a civil penalty for its employee's violation of§453A.2(1) and
has signed an Acknowledgement of Use of§453A.22(3) Affirmative Defense to Tobacco
Civil Penalty; and
Whereas, a retailer may asset the affirmative defenses set out in §453A.22(3) only once in
a four-year period for a violation of§453A.2 that takes place at the same place of business
location and if an employee of Hy-Vee Food Store #2 again violates §453A.2(1) within a
four-year period, Hy-Vee Food Store #2 will be subject to a civil penalty as provided by
§453A.22(2), after proper notice and opportunity for hearing.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that
the City Council should accept Hy-Vee Food Store #2's use of a §453A.22(3) affirmative
defense and should accept Hy-Vee Food Store #2's signed Acknowledgment of the same.
Be it further resolved, that the City Clerk will forward a copy of this Resolution to the City
Attorney's Office, which will then provide a copy of the same to the retail cigarette permit
holder via regular mail sent to the permit holder's place of business as it appears on the
application for a retail cigarette permit.
Passed and approved this 21 Sc ay of March , 2023.
Resolution No. 23-75
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Attest: ..L I, 1 -- 1;.,1 L ,
City Clerk City Attor y's Office
(Jennifer Schwickerath — 03/16/2023)
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent :
x Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 6.g.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution accepting payment of$1500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to hearing from
Almost Paradise.
Prepared By: Rebecca Passavant, City Attorney's Office Administrative
Secretary
Reviewed By: Redmond Jones, Deputy City Manager
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution.pdf
Executive Summary:
This Resolution accepts a waiver of right to hearing and payment of a $1500.00 civil penalty
by Almost Paradise. The civil penalty is required by Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) due to a
second instance of an employee selling or providing tobacco to a minor within a two-year
period.
1F
Prepared by:Jennifer Schwickerath,Asst. City Attorney, 410 E.Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52244, 319-356-5030
Resolution number: 23-76
Resolution accepting payment of $1 ,500.00 civil penalty and waiver of
right to hearing from Almost Paradise
Whereas, on January 12, 2023, an employee of Emman Abedalla, DBA Almost Paradise, 355 S.
Linn St., violated Iowa Code §453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco, tobacco products or
cigarettes to a minor and this was the second such violation by one of its employees in a two-year
period; and
Whereas, at the time of the violation, Almost Paradise was operating under a retail cigarette permit
issued by the City of Iowa City; and
Whereas, pursuant to Iowa Code §453A.22(2), an establishment which holds a retail cigarette permit
is subject to a civil penalty of $300.00 as a result of its employee violating Iowa Code §453A.2(1),
after a hearing and proper notice, and the civil penalty for a second violation within a two-year period
is, at the retailer's option, $1,500.00 or a thirty-day permit suspension; and
Whereas, Almost Paradise has waived its right to the hearing required by Iowa Code §453A.22(2)
and accepted responsibility for its employee's violation of Iowa Code §453A.2(1), by paying a
$1500.00 civil penalty to the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that the City
Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that the City Council should accept the waiver of right to
hearing and payment of$1500.00 civil penalty on behalf of Almost Paradise.
Be it further resolved, that the City Clerk will forward this Resolution to the City Attorney's Office,
which will then provide a copy of the same to the retail cigarette permit holder via regular mail sent
to the permit holder's place of business as it appears on the application for a retail cigarette permit.
Passed and approved this 21stlay of March , •
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Approved by
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Attest: 1 J' "_l 1, P I,' `..'� 1,d.1 t:1 L f%
CO Clerk City Attorney' Office
(Jennifer Schwickerath - 03/13/2023)
Resolution No. 23-76
Page 2
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 6.11h.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution accepting payment of$1500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to hearing from
Casey's General Store #2761 .
Prepared By: Rebecca Passavant, City Attorney's Office Administrative
Secretary
Reviewed By: Redmond Jones, Deputy City Manager
Fiscal Impact: No Impact
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution.pdf
Executive Summary:
This Resolution accepts a waiver of right to hearing and payment of a $1500.00 civil penalty
by Casey's General Store #2761 . The civil penalty is required by Iowa Code Section
453A.22(2) due to a second instance of an employee selling or providing tobacco to a minor
within a two-year period.
Prepared by: Jennifer Schwickerath,Asst. City Attorney, 410 E.Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52244, 319-356-5030
Resolution number: 23-77
Resolution accepting payment of $1 ,500.00 civil penalty and waiver of
right to hearing from Casey's General Store #2761
Whereas, on January 10, 2023, an employee of Casey's Marketing Company, DBA Casey's General
Store #2761, 204 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, violated Iowa Code §453A.2(1) by selling or providing
tobacco, tobacco products or cigarettes to a minor and this was the second such violation by one of
its employees in a two-year period; and
Whereas, at the time of the violation, Casey's General Store #2761 was operating under a retail
cigarette permit issued by the City of Iowa City; and
Whereas, pursuant to Iowa Code §453A.22(2), an establishment which holds a retail cigarette permit
is subject to a civil penalty of $300.00 as a result of its employee violating Iowa Code §453A.2(1),
after a hearing and proper notice, and the civil penalty for a second violation within a two-year period
is, at the retailer's option, $1,500.00 or a thirty-day permit suspension; and
Whereas, Casey's General Store #2761 has waived its right to the hearing required by Iowa Code
§453A.22(2) and accepted responsibility for its employee's violation of Iowa Code §453A.2(1), by
paying a $1500.00 civil penalty to the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that the City
Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that the City Council should accept the waiver of right to
hearing and payment of$1500.00 civil penalty on behalf of Casey's General Store #2761.
Be it further resolved, that the City Clerk will forward this Resolution to the City Attorney's Office,
which will then provide a copy of the same to the retail cigarette permit holder via regular mail sent
to the permit holder's place of business as it appears on the application for a retail cigarette permit.
Passed and approved this 21 stlay of March 202 .
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Attest: V' r �1 '
City Clerk ( City Attorney' O ce
(Jennifer Schwickerath —03/13/2023)
Resolution No. 23-77
Page 2
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 6.i.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution accepting payment of$300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to hearing from City
Liquor.
Prepared By:
Rebecca Passavant, City Attorney's Office Administrative
Secretary
Reviewed By: Redmond Jones, Deputy City Manager
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution.pdf
Executive Summary:
This Resolution accepts a waiver of right to hearing and payment of a $300.00 civil penalty by
City Liquor. The civil penalty is required by Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) due to a first
instance of an employee selling or providing tobacco to a minor within a two-year period.
Prepared by: Jennifer Schwickerath,Asst. City Attorney,410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,IA 52244,319-356-5030
Resolution number: 23-78
Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and
waiver of right to hearing from City Liquor
Whereas, on January 11, 2023, an employee of Wise Food LLC, DBA City Liquor, 425 S.
Gilbert Street, Iowa City, violated Iowa Code §453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco,
tobacco products or cigarettes to a minor and this was the first such violation by one of its
employees in a two-year period; and
Whereas, at the time of the violation, City Liquor was operating under a retail cigarette
permit issued by the City of Iowa City; and
Whereas, pursuant to Iowa Code §453A.22(2), an establishment which holds a retail
cigarette permit is subject to a civil penalty of$300.00 as a result of its employee violating
Iowa Code §453A.2(1), for a first violation within a two-year period; and
Whereas, City Liquor has waived its right to the hearing required by Iowa Code
§453A.22(2) and accepted responsibility for its employee's violation of Iowa Code
§453A.2(1) by paying a $300.00 civil penalty to the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that the
City Council should accept the waiver of right to hearing and payment of$300.00 civil
penalty on behalf of City Liquor.
Be it further resolved, that the City Clerk will forward this Resolution to the City
Attorney's Office, which will then provide a copy of the same to the retail cigarette permit
holder via regular mail sent to the permit holder's place of business as it appears on the
application for a retail cigarette permit.
Passed and approved this2lstday of March , 2023.
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Approved by
Attest:
Cit Clerk City Attorney' Ice
)
(Jennifer Sc wickerath—03/13/2023)
Resolution No. 23-78
Page 2
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by nnnn the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 6.j.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
k � COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution accepting payment of$1500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to hearing from
Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor.
Prepared By: Rebecca Passavant, City Attorney's Office Administrative
Secretary
Reviewed By: Redmond Jones, Deputy City Manager
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution.pdf
Executive Summary:
This Resolution accepts a waiver of right to hearing and payment of a $1500.00 civil penalty by
Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor. The civil penalty is required by Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) due to a
second instance of an employee selling or providing tobacco to a minor within a two-year period.
Prepared by: Jennifer Schwickerath,Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52244, 319-356-5030
Resolution number: 23-79
Resolution accepting payment of $1 ,500.00 civil penalty and waiver of
right to hearing from Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor
Whereas, on January 12, 2023, an employee of Linn Food LLC, DBA Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor,
108 E. College Street, Iowa City, violated Iowa Code §453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco,
tobacco products or cigarettes to a minor and this was the second such violation by one of its
employees in a two-year period; and
Whereas, at the time of the violation, Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor was operating under a retail
cigarette permit issued by the City of Iowa City; and
Whereas, pursuant to Iowa Code §453A.22(2), an establishment which holds a retail cigarette permit
is subject to a civil penalty of $300.00 as a result of its employee violating Iowa Code §453A.2(1),
after a hearing and proper notice, and the civil penalty for a second violation within a two-year period
is, at the retailer's option, $1,500.00 or a thirty-day permit suspension; and
Whereas, Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor has waived its right to the hearing required by Iowa Code
§453A.22(2) and accepted responsibility for its employee's violation of Iowa Code §453A.2(1), by
paying a $1500.00 civil penalty to the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that the City
Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that the City Council should accept the waiver of right to
hearing and payment of$1500.00 civil penalty on behalf of Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor.
Be it further resolved, that the City Clerk will forward this Resolution to the City Attorney's Office,
which will then provide a copy of the same to the retail cigarette permit holder via regular mail sent
to the permit holder's place of business as it appears on the application for a retail cigarette permit.
Passed and approved this21stiay of March 023.
.tor
Approved by
Attest: '1)
Cit�Clerk ( City Attorney' Office
(Jennifer Schwickerath — 03/13/2023)
Resolution 23-79
Page 2
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Alter
X Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x _ Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 6.k.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution accepting payment of$1500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to hearing from
Iowa City Fast Break.
Prepared By: Rebecca Passavant, City Attorney's Office Administrative
Secretary
Reviewed By: Redmond Jones, Deputy City Manager
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution.pdf
Executive Summary:
This Resolution accepts a waiver of right to hearing and payment of a $1500.00 civil penalty by Iowa
City Fast Break. The civil penalty is required by Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) due to a second
instance of an employee selling or providing tobacco to a minor within a two-year period.
Prepared by: Jennifer Schwickerath, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52244, 319-356-5030
Resolution number: 23-80
Resolution accepting payment of $1 ,500.00 civil penalty and waiver of
right to hearing from Iowa City Fast Break
Whereas, on January 12, 2023, an employee of Reif Oil Company, DBA Iowa City Fast Break, 2580
Naples Ave, Iowa City violated Iowa Code §453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco, tobacco
products or cigarettes to a minor and this was the second such violation by one of its employees in
a two-year period; and
Whereas, at the time of the violation, Iowa City Fast Break was operating under a retail cigarette
permit issued by the City of Iowa City; and
Whereas, pursuant to Iowa Code §453A.22(2), an establishment which holds a retail cigarette permit
is subject to a civil penalty of $300.00 as a result of its employee violating Iowa Code §453A.2(1),
after a hearing and proper notice, and the civil penalty for a second violation within a two-year period
is, at the retailer's option, $1,500.00 or a thirty-day permit suspension; and
Whereas, Iowa City Fast Break has waived its right to the hearing required by Iowa Code
§453A.22(2) and accepted responsibility for its employee's violation of Iowa Code §453A.2(1), by
paying a $1500.00 civil penalty to the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that the City
Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that the City Council should accept the waiver of right to
hearing and payment of$1500.00 civil penalty on behalf of Iowa City Fast Break
Be it further resolved, that the City Clerk will forward this Resolution to the City Attorney's Office,
which will then provide a copy of the same to the retail cigarette permit holder via regular mail sent
to the permit holder's place of business as it appears on the application for a retail cigarette permit.
Passed and approved this21stday of March , 2 23.
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Approved by
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Attest:
Cit Clerk ` City Attorney' ice
(Jennifer Sc wickerath - 03/13/2023)
Resolution No. 23-80
Page 2
It was moved by Tayl car and seconded by Dunn the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen •
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 6.1.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution accepting payment of$300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to hearing from
Kings Mart#50.
Prepared By: Rebecca Passavant, City Attorney's Office Administrative
Secretary
Reviewed By: Redmond Jones, Deputy City Manager
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution.pdf
Executive Summary:
This Resolution accepts a waiver of right to hearing and payment of a $300.00 civil penalty by Kings
Mart #50. The civil penalty is required by Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) due to a first instance of an
employee selling or providing tobacco to a minor within a two-year period.
Prepared by:Jennifer Schwickerath,Asst. City Attorney,410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52244,319-356-5030
Resolution number: 23-81
Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and
waiver of right to hearing from Kings Mart #50
Whereas, on January 11, 2023, an employee of Imperial Reliance LLC, DBA Kings Mart
#50, 2875 Commerce Dr., Iowa City, violated Iowa Code§453A.2(1) by selling or providing
tobacco, tobacco products or cigarettes to a minor and this was the first such violation by
one of its employees in a two-year period; and
Whereas, at the time of the violation, Kings Mart #50 was operating under a retail
cigarette permit issued by the City of Iowa City; and
Whereas, pursuant to Iowa Code §453A.22(2), an establishment which holds a retail
cigarette permit is subject to a civil penalty of$300.00 as a result of its employee violating
Iowa Code §453A.2(1), for a first violation within a two-year period; and
Whereas, Kings Mart#50 has waived its right to the hearing required by Iowa Code
§453A.22(2) and accepted responsibility for its employee's violation of Iowa Code
§453A.2(1) by paying a $300.00 civil penalty to the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that the
City Council should accept the waiver of right to hearing and payment of $300.00 civil
penalty on behalf of Kings Mart#50.
Be it further resolved, that the City Clerk will forward this Resolution to the City
Attorney's Office, which will then provide a copy of the same to the retail cigarette permit
holder via regular mail sent to the permit holder's place of business as it appears on the
application for a retail cigarette permit.
Passed and approved this2lstday of March , 2023.
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Approved by
Attest: 1 14- ,
--tk,l. t
C4 Clerk City Attorney's ffice
(Jennifer Schwickerath—03/13/2023)
Resolution 23-81
Page 2
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 6.m.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution accepting payment of$300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to hearing from Hy-
Vee Gas #3.
Prepared By: Rebecca Passavant, City Attorney's Office Administrative
Secretary
Reviewed By: Redmond Jones, Deputy City Manager
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution.pdf
Executive Summary:
This Resolution accepts a waiver of right to hearing and payment of a $300.00 civil penalty by Hy-Vee
Gas #3. The civil penalty is required by Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) due to a first instance of an
employee selling or providing tobacco to a minor within a two-year period.
Prepared by: Jennifer Schwickerath,Asst.City Attorney,410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52244,319-356-5030
Resolution number: 23-$2
Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and
waiver of right to hearing from Hy-Vee Gas #3
Whereas, on January 10, 2023, an employee of Hy-Vee Inc, DBA Hy-Vee Gas #3, 1125
N. Dodge St., Iowa City, violated Iowa Code §453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco,
tobacco products or cigarettes to a minor and this was the first such violation by one of its
employees in a two-year period; and
Whereas, at the time of the violation Hy-Vee Gas #3 was operating under a retail
cigarette permit issued by the City of Iowa City; and
Whereas, pursuant to Iowa Code §453A.22(2), an establishment which holds a retail
cigarette permit is subject to a civil penalty of$300.00 as a result of its employee violating
Iowa Code §453A.2(1), for a first violation within a two-year period; and
Whereas, Hy-Vee Gas #3 has waived its right to the hearing required by Iowa Code
§453A.22(2) and accepted responsibility for its employee's violation of Iowa Code
§453A.2(1) by paying a $300.00 civil penalty to the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that the
City Council should accept the waiver of right to hearing and payment of $300.00 civil
penalty on behalf of Hy-Vee Gas #3.
Be it further resolved, that the City Clerk will forward this Resolution to the City
Attorney's Office, which will then provide a copy of the same to the retail cigarette permit
holder via regular mail sent to the permit holder's place of business as it appears on the
application for a retail cigarette permit.
Passed and approved this 21Stlay of March , 2023.
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Approved by
lam;
Attest: \) I'
Cit Clerk City Attorney' Office
(Jennifer Schwickerath—03/13/2023)
Resolution No. 23-82
Page 2
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
g Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 7.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Motion setting public hearing for April 4, 2023 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 13.00
acres located within the JJR Davis Second Addition and JJR Davis Fourth Addition
Subdivisions from Commercial Office Zone (CO-1) to Intensive Commercial Zone (CI-1)
(REZ23-0002).
Attachments: Staff Report w Attachments.pdf
David Schapira Correspondence.pdf
Jane Driscoll Correspondence
City Council Correspondence - Emily Droll, Linda Holmes Dallman, Jacquolyn
Clingan, Leta McCabe, Jane Driscoll, Janet Dane Driscoll
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Parker Walsh, Associate
Item: REZ23-0002 Mormon Trek Planner
Date: March 1, 2023
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant/Owners: CGGRB Realty Holdings INC
Donna Allegra Dane
Harold John III Dane
Helen Elizabeth Dane
1111 E River Drive
Davenport, IA 52803
D & P Property LLC
526 Woodridge Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52245
James R. Davis
4097 Kitty Lee Road SW
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Shottenkirk I C R LLC
309 S Gear
West Burlington, IA 52655
Contact Person: Jon Marner
MMS Consultants
1917 S. Gilbert St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Requested Action: Rezoning
Purpose: Rezoning of approximately 13.00 acres of
land from Commercial Office Zone (CO-1)
to Intensive Commercial Zone (CI-1)
Location: 2650 Mormon Trek Blvd, JJR Davis
Second Addition Lots 2-4, and JJR Davis
Fourth Additions Lots 1-4
Location Map: ar ��
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Size: 13.00 acres
Existing Land Use and Zoning: Commercial Office Zone (CO-1)
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Neighborhood Public Zone
(P-1)
South: Intensive Commercial Zone
(CI-1)
East: Neighborhood Public Zone
(P-1)
West: Intensive Commercial Zone
(CI-1)
Comprehensive Plan: Public/Semi-Public and Office
Commercial
District Plan: South Central District Plan: Intensive or
Highway Commercial and Office
Park/Commercial
Neighborhood Open Space District: S1 and SW2
Public Meeting Notification: Properties within 500' of the subject
property received notification of the
Planning and Zoning Commission public
meeting. A rezoning sign was posted on
the property on the corner of Grace Dr.
and Mormon Trek Blvd.
File Date: February 16, 2023
45 Day Limitation Period: April 2, 2023
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The applicants have requested a rezoning of approximately 13 acres from Commercial Office Zone
(CO-1) to Intensive Commercial Zone (CI-1) located east of Mormon Trek Blvd along Grace Drive,
Iowa City, Iowa. The property currently contains PIP Printing and Marketing Services and Edward
Jones Financial Advisor located at 2650 Mormon Trek Blvd. The remaining subject property along
Grace Dr, and Eagle View Dr. is undeveloped with no development anticipated at this time.
The subject property was platted in 2005 for 4 commercial lots and an outlot. In 2007 the property
was replatted to include 4 additional lots originally platted as Outlot A, for a total of 8 lots. Also in
2007 the subject property was rezoned from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Commercial Office
(CO-1). The purpose of the rezoning was to find a zone that would provide more land use options,
namely office and eating/drinking establishments, as the 2006 Iowa City Zoning Code update
removed allowable uses from the CI-1 zone. The applicant initially worked to rezone the subject
property to Community Commercial (CC-2) before staff determined that such a rezoning would
make PIP a nonconforming use. Staff instead recommended the CO-1 rezoning that could provide
office uses,while also ensuring that PIP would remain a conforming use under the Personal Service
use category. PIP had also requested a special exception in 2006 to allow up to 12,400 square feet
within the proposed building for printing purposes. A rezoning back to the initial CI-1 zone at which
PIP began development would not interfere with the 2006 special exception.
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The applicant has indicated that they have chosen not to use the "Good Neighbor Policy" and
have not had discussions with neighborhood representatives.
ANALYSIS:
Current Zoning:
The property is currently zoned Commercial Office Zone (CO-1). The purpose of CO-1 is to
provide specific areas where office functions, compatible businesses, apartments and certain
public and semipublic uses may be developed in accordance with the comprehensive plan. The
CO-1 zone can serve as a buffer between residential and more intensive commercial or industrial
areas.
To the north of the subject property is the Iowa City Municipal Airport. The Airport has established
airport zones, which may have regulations with further restrictions than what is outlined in the
base zone. The subject property is located within the Transitional Overlay (TO) Zone per the
Airport Zoning Map. According to the City Airport Manager additional height restrictions may
apply to the subject property. Specifically, the maximum building height for lots north of Grace
Drive can be expected to align with what was allowed for PIP Printing, which was 187' above
grade at its tallest point. This may not be an exact height restriction for future development on lots
north of Grace Dr. as official FAA and Airport review would be necessary for development within
airport air space.
Proposed Zoning:
The request is to rezone the subject property from the existing CO-1 to Intensive Commercial (CI-
1) zone. The purpose of CI-1 is to provide areas for those sales and service functions and
businesses whose operations are typically characterized by outdoor display and storage of
merchandise, by repair and sales of large equipment or motor vehicles, by outdoor commercial
amusement and recreational activities or by activities or operations conducted in buildings or
structures not completely enclosed.
The CI-1 zone would provide an increase in maximum building height from 25' to 35', as well as
more land use opportunities than what is currently allowed in a CO-1 zone. Additionally, the two
existing businesses at 2650 Mormon Trek Blvd., PIP (Personal Service Use) and Edward Jones
Financial Advisor (General Office Use), would remain permitted uses in a CI-1 zone. Table 1
below shows the allowable uses in both CO-1 and CI-1.
Table 1: Uses Allowed in Commercial Zones
Uses Categories Commercial Office Intensive Commercial
Residential —AssistedGrou Living PR S
Residential — Group Household PR
Residential — Multi-Family PR
Adult Business PR
Animal Related Commercial — General S PR
Animal Related Commercial — PR
Intensive
Building Trade Uses P
Commercial Recreation — Indoor PR/S P
Commercial Recreation — Outdoor P
Drinking Establishments PR
Eating Establishments P
Office - General P P
Office —Medical/Dental P P
Quick Vehicle Servicing PR/S
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Retail—Alcohol Sales P
Retail— Hospitality PR P
Outdoor Storage and Display P
Retail— Personal Service P P
Retail— Repair P
Retail—Sales P
Surface Passenger Service P
Vehicle Repair PR
Industrial Service P
General Manufacturing PR
Heavy Manufacturing S
Technical/Light Manufacturing PR
Self Service Storage P
Warehouse & Freight Movement P
Wholesale Sales P
Basic Utility PR/S PR/S
Community Service — Long Term PR/S PR/S
Housing
Community Service —Shelter S S
General Community Service P S
Daycare PR PR
General Education PR
Specialized Education P S
Hospitals PR
Parks and Open Space PR
Religious/Private Group Assembly PR P
Utility Scale Ground Mounted Solar S S
Communication Transmission Facility PR/S PR/S
P= Permitted, PR= Provisional, S = Special Exception
Rezoning Review Criteria:
Staff uses the following two criteria in the review of rezoning:
1. Consistency with the comprehensive plan;
2. Compatibility with the existing neighborhood character.
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan:
The IC2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies the subject property as suitable for Office
Commercial and Public/Semi-Public use. The Comprehensive Plan also states that"in addition
to the District Plans, the neighborhood design principals should be considered when interpreting
the land use map'. The Comprehensive Plan goes on to state, "use the District Plans to identify
appropriate commercial nodes and zone accordingly to focus commercial development to meet
the needs of the present and future population". Staff found that the District Plan and
neighborhood design principles support the proposed rezoning.
The South Central District Plan FLUM has the subject property designated as Intensive or
Highway Commercial or Office Park/Commercial. The subject property is known in the Plan as
Subarea B, which is a commercial corridor intended for a mix of retail, office, and other
business. The Plan also notes that"Intensive Commercial or Office Commercial uses on the
east side of Mormon Trek Blvd. would be most compatible with the Iowa City Airport'. At the
time when the South Central District Plan was originally adopted (2000), Intensive Commercial
was primarily intended for outdoor storage uses such as car dealerships, contractor yards, and
manufactured housing sales. However, in the years since the Plan's adoption, the Intensive
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Commercial zoning designation has expanded its allowable use categories, which better fits the
intent of the Plan for a mixture of commercial uses in this major commercial corridor.
Additionally, the neighborhood design principles note the importance of compatible infill. Quality
infill development plays an important role in neighborhood reinvestment. The 2007 rezoning
from CI-1 to CO-1 was intended to provide more opportunity for development, namely an office
park, after the 2006 Iowa City Zoning Code update removed office use as allowable from CI-1
zones. Since this time, the subject property has remained undeveloped, aside from PIP which
was undergoing development prior to the 2007 rezoning. The Iowa City Zoning Code has since
been updated to include office use, among others uses, to be allowed within a CI-1 zoning
designation. Additionally, when considering infill development, one of the Comprehensive Plan
goals is to "ensure development is compatible and complementary to the surrounding
neighborhood". The surrounding neighborhood includes CI-1 zoning to the west, which includes
the auto dealership Billion Auto, and undeveloped CI-1 zoning to the south, unincorporated
residential to the east, and the airport to the north. To the northeast is largely residential with
commercial uses along Highway 1. Although there is no development proposed as part of the
rezoning, a rezoning to CI-1 may provide more opportunities to serve the community in the
southwest part of town, as well as travelers along a major city entryway.
Compatibility with Existing Neighborhood Character:
The South Central District Plan states that"Intensive commercial or office commercial
uses on the east side of Mormon Trek Boulevard would be most compatible with the Iowa City
Airport, and the planned industrial area to the east. Residential uses should be minimized at this
intersection of two major highways and in the vicinity of a primary airport runway". Additionally,
as previously mentioned, property to the west, south, and northeast of Highway 1 are currently
zoned CI-1. No development is proposed at this time; however, if rezoned to CI-1, future
development would be held to the same Zoning Code standards of much of the surrounding
neighborhood.
Access and Street Design:
Access to the subject properties is provided off Mormon Trek Blvd. through Grace Dr. and Eagle
View Dr. According to section 14-5C-6A, direct lot access to an arterial street will only be
granted upon presentation by the applicant of convincing evidence that an alternative means of
access is not feasible from an intersecting local or collector street or through means of a cross
access easement. Existing lots will be required to access through Grace Dr., Eagle View Dr., or
Dane Rd. SE. No lot access off Mormon Trek Blvd. will be permitted.
Additionally, there is an existing parcel of land located along Dane Rd. that was vacated in
2006.The vacation was due to the City acquiring land at the end of the runway and wanted to
remove the Dane Rd connection that extended to Highway 1. As a condition of the rezoning
staff recommends that the vacated parcel be dedicated back to the City as right-of-way to
ensure a consistent and safe traffic flow that does not end in a dead-end with no available
turnaround along Grace Dr. and Dane Rd. Furthermore, staff believes the subject parcel was
allowed to be vacated in error and the proposed rezoning creates an opportunity to correct this
error.
SUMMARY:
In summary, Staff supports the rezoning from Commercial Office (CO-1) to Intensive
Commercial (CI-1). Rezoning to the less restrictive CI-1 may provide quality infill development
and reinvestment opportunities as desired by the Comprehensive Plan. Staff believes that due
to zoning code changes since the time of the 2007 rezoning, CI-1 would provide the land use
flexibility initially desired, such as office use, eating establishments, etc. Additionally, the
rezoning is supported by the South Central District Plan, which identifies a CI-1 zone as a
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suitable option to provide a commercial corridor intended for a mix of retail, office, and other
business.
NEXT STEPS:
Upon recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, a public hearing will be
scheduled for consideration by the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of REZ23-0002, a proposal to rezone approximately 13 acres located
east of Mormon Trek Blvd. and along Grace Dr. from Commercial Office Zone (CO-1) to Intensive
Commercial Zone (CI-1) subject to the following condition:
1. Prior to issuance of a building permit, Owner shall:
a. Dedicate to the City, without compensation, right-of-way along Dane Rd. SE
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Rezoning Exhibit
3. Applicant Statement
Approved by: .J - c l
Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
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Danielle Sitzman, Development Services Coordinator
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Via email: danielle-sitzman(a.owa-city.org
RE: Future Dane Family Park and nearby rezoning proposal
Dear Ms. Sitzman:
It has come to our attention that there is a re-zoning request for land along Mormon Trek Rd and Eagle
View Dr. As the city plans the future growth of this area please know that the land currently held by the
George Dane Trust(outlined in red below) is bequeathed to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation(with
a life estate for his children and grandchildren).
INHF and the City Parks and Recreation staff have discussed the future park and open space concept
periodically over the years. This property sits on a high point and has wonderful scenic views of the
surrounding land, especially towards the airport and river valley. George Dane's vision for the park is
simple outdoor play and low intensity activities such as picnicking, stargazing or kite flying.While it
will be a few years before his 2001 dream is realized, the growth of the city keeps encroaching.
Planning for quality experiences at a future public park now is even more important while development
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With this future plan in mind we wish to request your serious contemplation of zoning changes that
would negatively impact the future park-especially from a traffic and lighting standpoint.
The proposed expansion of the auto dealership is especially concerning because of the excessive light
trespass that will ultimately occur. We fully understand that the area is proposed for commercial
development but would ask that the city planning staff and commission take into consideration the
long-term impacts to an open space and park area that will ultimately benefit residents,business
workers while providing a refuge for wildlife, birds and pollinators.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
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Re: REZ23-OC42
George R. Dane Family Trust
Dear Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission:
I am writing to you on behalf of the George R. Dane Family Trust (the "Dane Family
Trust")regarding Application REZ23-4002 to rezone approximately 13 acres of land from
Commercial Office Zone (CO-1) to Intensive Commercial Zone (CT-1) near Grace Drive
and Eagle View Dr. off Mormon Trek Boulevard. The Dane Family Trust owns the
approximately 17.58 acres of land at 4120 Dane Road SE, which is adjacent to the
rezoning, The Dane Family Trust is opposed to the proposed rezoning.
The farm located at 4120 Dane Road SE has been in the Dane family Far nearly a century,
and most recently was owned by George and Marjorie Dane prior to passing it to the
Dane Family Trust as part of their estate plan. Pursuant to the terms of the trust,once the
property is no Iongex occupied by certain family members, it shall be used as a park for
the benefit of the community. I wouId note this parcel of land has a beautiful view, and
should be a real asset to the community as a park and recreation area.
Our concern is that the CI-1 zone allows uses not compatible with the either the future
use as park or the current residential farming use.My understanding is that George Dane
,was very involved in the 2047 rezoning which changed the zoning from CI-1 to the more
appropriate CO-1 for these areas. The possibility of reversing this rezoning from
approximately 15 years ago, and the impact on the future gift of this land for a park, is
concerning for the trust and its beneficiaries.
Member FOIL
On behalf of the Dane Family Trust we ask that you not approve Application REZ23-
0002. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
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Dennis J. Mitchell
Vice President,Trust Officer
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In January, 2007, PIP Printing moved into their new building located at 2650 Mormon Trek Blvd.
The property is owned by D & P Property LLC. Daniel L Tiedt and Pamela J Tiedt, equal
members.
The building is a Class A office building and the zoning was CO1 for the PIP Printing building
and the lots along Grace drive to the east and south of the PIP building.
The idea at the time was all of those lots would be developed with businesses that would fit in
the CO1 zoning. That did not happen. Actually there has been no new buildings built on those
lots since PIP built in January, 2007.
PIP Printing is considered as an Office use.
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H.2.a, General Office: "mailing and copying services, quick printing services"
That classification is permitted in both CO1 and C11.
This is a part of Iowa City that has been underdeveloped for a long time.
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Anne Russett
Senior Planner
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Subject: Zoning Change from CO-1 to CI-1
This letter is to confirm that D & P Property LLC. Would approve a zoning change from the current CO-1
To a new zoning of CI-1.This is for parcel 1020180004 that D & P Property owns.
Also to confirm the current tenants of this parcel are PIP Printing, Department of VA Hospital and
Edward Jones.These current tenants would all be acceptable in a CI-1 Zone
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Daniel L Tiedt Pamela J Tied
D & P Property LLC. (Member) D & P Property LLC. (Member)
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From: Anne Russett
To: Parker Walsh
Subject: Fwd: Zoning of Dane Farm near Monson Trek Road
Date: Tuesday,March 7,2023 2:26:30 PM
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From: DAVID SCHAPIRA<vietvetssg@corn cast.net>
Sent:Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:32 AM
To: *City Council <CityCouncil@iowa-city.org>
Subject:Zoning of Dane Farm near Mormon Trek Road
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Ladies and gentlemen, my name is David Schapira. I was informed, yesterday, that
land involving the Dane property, near Mormon Trek Rd. is being considered for
business concerns, as opposed to turning the land into a park. I was very unhappy
hearing of this, as I have known members of the Dane family most of my life. As a
teenager, I enjoyed going to the Dane Farm to pick fruit, and ALWAYS had a great
time.
The Danes, as I understand it, want to use the land as a park, once they have moved
on. What a WONDERFUL idea! I was told that business concerns want to turn the
land into into business concerns. Ol that is a VERY distraught idea, as far as I'm
concerned.
I say this because I was recently visiting a very good friend in Mesa, Arizona, who
had moved to Mesa a few years ago. His housing development was peaceful and
quiet, and he and his senior neighbors all found tranquility AND happiness in their
surroundings, developed for senior living. Recently, however, that community of
happiness is being threatened AND isolated as businesses have decided to invest in
acres and ACRES of space in which they can build huge, ugly storage warehouses.
He is, understandably, upset as he sees them as just being huge eyesores, making
the aesthetics of his part of Mesa disappear. He has, recently, found out that Big
Business is also intending on putting in expansive operations in his, once peaceful,
area. This will cause even more isolation for his community of retirement houses.
My feeling is that what business people are proposing for the Dane land will become
Iowa City's eyesore of ugly warehouses and big business ventures and will be placed
on some of the most peaceful and beautiful land in all of Iowa City, the Dane Farm
area.
I grew up in Iowa City, and am a City High graduate. I served as a Search and
Destroy Staff Sergeant of a combat platoon in the jungles of Vietnam. I taught for 32
years in a tough Inner City school in Phoenix, but moved BACK to Iowa City for the
tranquility and beauty of the town I knew. I know ugliness in life, and as a citizen,
again, of my beautiful hometown, I would REALLY not appreciate business people
turning a most beautiful area, like the Dane Farm has been to me for many, MANY
years, into a stale, desolate, and just plain ugly business venture.
I implore you, our city's wonderful council people. to reject ANY effort to make this the
Mesa-type area that my good friend, living in the Phoenix area, has had to come to
witness. Let Iowa City stay beautiful, and have Big Business go elsewhere to de-
beautify an area with ugly warehouses and Big Business ventures.
Thank you for reading this, and I pray you make the right decision for us who have
known Iowa City as a wonderful place to live and raise families.
Sincerely,
David Schapira
City High graduate of 1964
Good Evening. P&Z Address: 3-1-2023
My name is Jane Driscoll and tonight I speak on behalf of my grandfather George Dane's estate which
owns the property at 4120 Dane Rd SE. This property is north of Mormon Trek and directly across Dane
Road to the east of the nearly 13-acre parcel under review by this commission for rezoning. I am joined
by my mother, Janet Driscoll, who resides in the home at 4120 Dane Road which my grandparents built in
1948. My Uncle and Aunt, Bob and Sue Dane are also present.
In addition to a family residence, our property has an apple orchard, grape vineyard, flowering trees and
bushes, walnut and oak trees, farm crops, and other amenities. Birds, rabbits, and other wild animals,
including four deer that crossed Eagle View Dr on an early morning this week and are often around the
house at night. Our hilltop rises approximately 100 feet above the airport giving magnificent views
in all directions. From the high hill where the house sits, one can look out to the northeast and see
downtown Iowa City, City High School and the Iowa City Airport; to the east across the Iowa River valley
to Lone Tree, West Liberty and south to Hills. To the west the rolling hills of the Iowa prairie. From here
you can see the fireworks of 4 communities. The sunrises are as beautiful as the sunsets. This is the last
sizeable open area, close to Iowa City, unencumbered by trees and buildings.
My grandfather believes we are tenders of this land for a short time. Indians used to roam this area as
evidenced by the collection of arrowheads we've collected and researched. The land was a gift to us, and
we must be mindful of its care. These vistas are unique and belong to everyone. Not just a few.
With foresight of generations to come, some 20 years ago this property was designated to become a park so
that the sledding hills and beautiful vistas will remain for the world to enjoy. The gift of a 17.5 acre park to
the citizens of Iowa City and Johnson County is in an effort to preserve the beautiful views on what is the
last open hilltop in this area. We envision the park to be used for family picnics, flying kites, band concerts,
playing Frisbee, sledding, swinging etc. People of all ages can enjoy the outdoors all year round.
The City has been aware of this designation and has documentation reflecting these plans. We have
previously addressed both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council 3 times on this topic,
expressing the need for conscious pre-planning for adjacent property uses that will be compatible with a
park. However, intended future park use of our property is not yet reflected in the South Central District
Future Land Use Scenario map.
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With the future park in mind, we look to the west across Dane Rd and see the property under review tonight.
We realize that something will eventually occur on the property, we aren't so unrealistic to think that the
property will remain undeveloped forever.
That being said, we encourage you to consider what would be the best scenario for both the current use
of our property and the future park?
Prior applications have come forward, including a potential outreach medical clinic and distribution center,
requesting a CO-1 zone. While not specifically opposed to this use, we worked with the Commission to
apply some conditions to the zoning. The current intent is to change the zoning to CI-1 which allows a broad
range of intensive uses, including a car dealership, which are not compatible with a park. Would the
conditional zoning requirements of the current CO-1 zone transfer to the proposed CI-1 zone?
The description of the proposed zone reads: The purpose of the intensive commercial zone(0-1)is to provide
areas for those sales and service functions and businesses whose operations are typically characterized by
outdoor display and storage of merchandise, by repair and sales of large equipment or motor vehicles, by outdoor
commercial amusement and recreational activities or by activities or operations conducted in buildings or
structures not completely enclosed. The types of retail trade in this zone are limited in order to provide
opportunities for more land intensive commercial operations and also to prevent conflicts between retail and
industrial truck traffic.Special attention must be directed toward buffering the negative aspects of allowed uses
from adjacent residential zones.
These types of uses are not compatible with residential or parkland. The current zone of Commercial
Office (CO-1) zone often serves as transition between residential and more intensive commercial and
industrial areas allowed by the CI-1 zone. It provides for specific areas where office functions, compatible
businesses, apartments and certain public and semipublic uses may be developed in accordance with the
comprehensive plan.
Would it be possible to maintain the CO-1 zone until a petitioner has a specific use?
I understand that this Commission can recommend limitations or define specific features be used as a
condition to a zoning assignment. Rezoning the property to a CI-1 with conditions that include features
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found in the CO-1 zone to allow the transition to less-intensive uses to occur on that property. Thus,
creating the intended buffer between residential or parkland uses and more intensive uses.
Our concerns can be more specifically stated.
CI-1 uses and residential uses don't mix well, and I'm unware of any local parks that border such intensive
uses. They are simply not compatible.
Fast forwarding to when our hilltop becomes a park, folks may well wonder or ask, "What was the City doing
or thinking back in 2023 when they let an intensive commercial use build next to a park? Why did the City
allow this to happen? This was all open ground at that time and they had a choice. Other parks in Iowa City
are not burdened with this. City Park has the nice Levitz Center and the new Hancher across the street;
thank heavens there isn't a warehouse or an auto dealership right next door.
It does matter what the adjacent property uses are.
CI-1 uses bring more intense traffic, delivery vehicles and tends to be customer driven and must attract
them to be sustainable.
Attracting customers requires visibility. Large signs, lighting, high profile storefronts and other activities
calling attention to the business. These are not compatible with residential or park areas.
Outside storage requires intensive lighting. Lights or light noise is also not compatible with residences,
even if shielded. It is difficult to stargaze or use a telescope in a park with the glow of security lighting
illuminating the sky.
We have already had direct experience with these issues.
The aerial photo in the application shows the existing car dealership at the corner of Hwy 1 and Mormon
Trek that extends east to Dane Road, utilizes outside speakers for paging sales and service staff; light
radiates from the tower lights required for security and safety; deliveries are made with large car carriers,
visible in the picture on Mormon Trek, that are sometimes unloaded on Eagle View Drive; employee
vehicles line the curbs on Eagle View and Grace Drives, also pictured, which make snowplow, mail delivery
and emergency access constricted. While both are public streets which allow parking on one side, they
are not intended to be used as street storage for cars or for servicing of vehicles.
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Deliveries or shipments that utilizing forklifts requiring audible back up warning signals. Or vehicle repair
that uses compressed air torque tools. Both generating noises that would definitely interrupt a quiet
afternoon of reading on the lawn.
We ask that zoning conditions be considered for lighting, noise, hours of operation, square footage of
outside storage and structure sizes, fully enclosed buildings, location and number of accesses off side
streets and visual screening.
Preserving this future park as a community asset, we hope it will be a place to take potential recruits for
the University in both sports and faculty/staff as well as other potential businesses that may wish to
locate in this area. Having parks available for employees to visit with their families is often an attraction
when bringing in potential hires. It may serve as a place of tranquility or a mid-day picnic. But only if we
protect it from adjacent uses that could spill over and diminish its significance.
Commissions, Councils staff and property owners change over time. Therefore, including conditional
zoning requirements, reasonable limitations and pre-planning during the re-zoning process will document
the agreements and intentions for future.
At your convenience, we invite the Commission to come see the future park and experience what I
have attempted to describe here tonight.
Jane Driscoll
319-333-2991
Granddaughter, George & Marjorie Dane
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From: Emily Droll <emsersol @hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 8:44 PM
To: *City Council
Subject: Proposed Rezoning of Property East of Mormon Trek
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Good Evening,
My name is Emily Droll, and I am a native Iowa Citian- proud to still call this city my home and a place I have chosen to
raise my children. In both my years as a youth, and for those of my children, we have participated in 4-H and have
experienced the direct benefit of what the land the Dane homestead has had to offer as a private residence. For
decades,they have opened up the property to youth to learn from the land and experience the breathtaking views that
are some of the last unobstructed in Iowa City. The Dane farm is the last non man-made place you can watch fireworks
with a 360 view! If you haven't been able to experience the view and tranquility the farm has to offer, I'd encourage you
to take a visit to the property. I'm sure Janet would welcome you;they are so very proud of their near century farm.
The Dane family,as I'm sure you are aware has contributed more than I can list to both Iowa City and Johnson County-
with the final act donating this beloved property to be dedicated as a park, so that all citizens and visitors have the
opportunity to experience what two generations of my family have been so fortunate to experience.The City has a
unique opportunity here to marry the history of this land and it's future as a public space-but to do so must consider the
development around it.
It saddens me that the council would consider the rezoning of property adjacent to the future park as an Intensive
Commercial Zone. To my knowledge,the types of businesses that occupy an Intensive Commercial Zone are not those
that are conducive to do business adjacent to park-like settings. For citizens to maximize all that the park has to offer I
encourage you to consider the noise and light pollution this type of zoning has been known to create, as well as the
additional traffic and safety concerns that could be present dependent on the type of buildings erected. No other city
park is situated next to a CI-1.
This area of Iowa City is not lacking for other spaces to develop into CIA,or are already under utilized CI-1 zoned
spaces. It would not be unreasonable to expect that we look to utilize all other available spaces in this area before
resorting to rezoning so close to a future public space. Once developed, we cannot easily walk backwards and undo
what has been done. If the council must rezone, I strongly implore significant restrictions be placed on the
development to consider the concerns that I and others have raised.
I appreciate your time and consideration to this matter. I am confident the planning and zoning commission could
develop this area to meet the objectives they wish to accomplish without rezoning this parcel.
Emily Droll, MBA
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From: Linda Dallman <lindadallman@gmail.comn
Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2023 11:05 AM
To: *City Council
Subject: Against rezoning 13 acres west of Dane Road - across from the George Dane property
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Council Members:
My name is Linda Holmes Dallman. My family, Gerald and Pauline Holmes as well as myself and my sister, have spent
many wonderful days and evenings on the George and Marjorie Dane property.
This 17.5 acre property is an ideal location for Iowa City and Johnson County families to enjoy. There is lots of room to
explore as well as beautiful fruit trees that could be and have been a source of food for many families over the
years. This is a perfect place to fly kites and sledding is unbelievable as you fly down the hill. What better place to take
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to have fun and enjoy nature.
The proposed intensive Commercial uses will make this area undesirable for families. Traffic, noise and light pollution
will increase substantially. Iowa City already has an industrial park. We do not need another one next to a family park.
Council Members, I ask you to please think of the city's and county's children whom you represent. Please make this
park a go to place in Iowa City and Johnson County. This park will be an asset to all and will encourage new families to
move to this area. They will recognize that Iowa City cares about its families.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Linda Holmes Dallman
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From: Jackie Clingan <jclingan75@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 11,2023 5:26 PM
To: *City Council
Subject: Re:To rezone 13 acres from Commercial Office Zone to Intensive Commercial Zone.
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I am just an 82 year old friend of the George& Marjorie Dane family,who is once again having to battle to keep their
land as rural land to be loved and cherished. Because of Covid, a group of mostly retired ladies met in this beautiful area
that will become the future park. At first it was really nice to safely get together again as friends. But we met many
times and the really nice place ... became a beautiful,tranquil and comfortable place to watch the many birds, bees,
flowers and squirrels enjoy their home.
As Jane Driscoll said at the meeting,"consider what would be the best scenario for both the current use of our property
and the future park." I ask that you please protect it.
Thank you,
Jacquolyn Clingan
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From: L. McCabe <irishdem@aol.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2023 6:17 PM
To: *City Council
Subject: Iowa City Council rezoning land along Mormon Trek across from George Dane Property
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Our family has had the privilege of visiting the George &Marjorie Dane home many times.
The magnificent views, no matter the time of year, unveil across the scenic Iowa River Valley, the airport, the Iowa City
skyline and the rolling hills beyond. The approaching thunder clouds of a spring storm, the warm winds of summer keep
the bugs away, geese flying in to land late in the day, the bouquet of fall colored leaves and beautiful sunsets.
How fortunate Iowa City residents are that George Dane had the dream to share all of this with the community, where he
grew up, became a UI Grad, married locally, left to serve our country, and chose to raise his family and make a life
here. He's gone now. But he made a way to give all this to the people of Iowa City,
The Iowa City-Coralville Community has always held parks, recreation areas and open spaces in high regard and
essential for quality of life. Parks attract new people and are reasons they stay.
With the proposed zoning change of the property next to the future Dane Family Park to CI-1,just about anything could
end up going there. Please do something so the people of Iowa City can enjoy quality of life through this gift of a
park. Don't let it be diminished by letting "just about anything" go in next door. You can make sure that what goes in next
door can also benefit from this future park. You know what makes a good neighbor for a park, and You can work with a
developer and adjacent owners to condition the site for mutual benefit of all.
You can improve the quality of life for the people of this community.
Leta McCabe
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From: Jane Driscoll <jdriscol@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2023 4:04 PM
To: *City Council
Subject: City Council: Planning &Zoning Item (REZ23-0002) near Future Park
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Hello City Council Members,
Thank you for your leadership and service to the Iowa City Community.
I wish to bring to your attention a Planning &Zoning Item that will come before you during the next several City Council
meetings.
Specifically, the property at 4120 Dane Rd. SE, is owned by the George R. Dane Family Trust and has been in our family
for nearly 100 years. My grandparents, George and Marjorie Dane, built their home and moved in with two small children
and continued to raise their family there. Their estate has provisions for their 17+ acres to become a community park
when the family is finished living there in a few years.
The Planning &Zoning item that is before you is an application (REZ23-0002)to rezone approximately 13 acres of
undeveloped land from Commercial Office Zone(CO-1)to Intensive Commercial Zone(CI-1).
This property is immediately west of the future Dane Family Park.
As you can image, other planning and zoning discussions have occurred in the time that our family has lived on this
hilltop. Each time we have been open and welcoming to the City Council, Commissions and Staff to visit our site and
understand how the proposed zoning will impact the future park. Many times, City leaders have taken a field trip visit
together in one of the City of Iowa City vehicles.
We wish to extend this invitation to you and City Staff to visit this future park. We encourage you to come all the way up
to the house and see the views from our hilltop. It is the last undeveloped high point around Iowa City. From this hilltop
we can see fireworks from over 6 communities. You can see City High School, many of the downtown buildings, the traffic
on Hwy 6 east, and far on the east horizon, the white tank of the gas plant on American Legion Road. Turning to the
south and west, the rolling hills of Iowa lend a view of the western horizon that foretell of pending weather,jet trails
chasing the sun and vibrant hues of bold colors as the sun disappears each night.
To make an informed decision and best understand the impact on this park of rezoning the adjacent properties to a more
intensive use, it is important to physically see it for yourselves.
Consider it a preview of the park! And while you're there, take a swing on the 16 ft tall swing-set.
We would be pleased to have you visit at the Council's convenience by contacting my mother, Janet Driscoll
(ftdriscollOaol.com) or me.
Thank you for your time and interest.
Best Regards,
Jane L. Driscoll
Granddaughter of George & Marjorie Dane
Iowa City Resident
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Kellie Fruehling
From: ftdriscoll@aol.com
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2023 6:13 PM
To: *City Council
Subject: City Council: P&Z item REZ23-0002 rezoning near future park
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attachments. **
Dear Iowa City Council members,
I am Janet Driscoll, the oldest child of George & Marjorie Dane. I live at 4120 Dane
RD SE across Dane RD from the recently proposed rezoned property on Mormon
Trek. This farm was purchased by my paternal grandparents and has been in our
family for almost 100 years. My parents built their home in 1948.
1 grew up here and have the privilege of living here for the past 22 years.
This property is the last undeveloped hill overlooking Iowa City. Our family has
enjoyed the view that changes with the seasons, had numerous picnics, family
gatherings, sledding parties, 4-H club events and have seen Iowa City grow and
expand closer and closer. We have always known that at some time the nearby
property would be developed and always hoped it would become something
compatible or even complimentary to a park.
For years Dad talked about wanting to preserve this hill for others to enjoy so in the
late 1990's he started working on this process. According to the George R. Dane
Family Trust when the family no longer lives on the farm it will be deeded to the Iowa
Natural Heritage Foundation for the City of Iowa City to use as a park. We, the family,
feel that it's our responsibility to advocate that the property surrounding the future park
be conducive for the enjoyment of others.
Billion Auto has put in some plantings, lowered lights with shields to protect bright
lights from shining outward, however one of the neighboring businesses does not.
After Billion opened, we could hear their speakers paging employees and music in the
yard and inside the house! In the Summer we couldn't leave the windows open
because of the noise.
We have ongoing issue with trash. Living on top of a hill the wind blows very hard. We
have shown them trash that has blown into the fields, into the row of lilac bushes, and
around the house. Several months ago, I phoned about a large gray piece of plastic
and was told "we will take care of that right away". That still has not happened!
Recently I found an orange SOLD sign at the end of the lane.
Dad's dream was to preserve the hill for the future citizens of Iowa City and the
surrounding area. The park will be a great go to for walks, sledding, swinging,
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watching 4th of July fireworks, from four different locations, the 4-H fireworks, star
gazing, harvesting apples and grapes, watching airplanes wildlife and relaxing.
Now we wonder what will it be like if there is a car dealership built even closer to the
farm? Will we be able to enjoy these things as we have for almost 75 years without
noise, excessive lights, and garbage?
What will happen when this is a park?
This is very important to me and obviously I am very passionate about it. My dad
worked really hard carrying for the land his whole life and wanted the park for the
people of this community to enjoy.
Sincerely,
Janet Dane Driscoll
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CITY OF IOWA CITY March 20, 2023
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and 4:00pm on Monday.
Late Handout(s):
Item 6.d 2023 Park Renovations - See revised item and comment, Council Action
report, and resolution.
Item 7.a Rezoning - JJR Davis Second Addition and JJR Davis Fourth Addition - See-
correspondence
eecorrespondence from Jane Driscoll,
March 20, 2023 City of Iowa City
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CITY OF IOWA CITY March 21, 2023
Information submitted between distribution of late handouts on Monday and 3:00 pm on
Tuesday.
Late Hando
Item 7.a Rezoning - JJR Davis Second Addition and JJR Davis Fourth Addition - See
correspondence from Diane Thayer.
March 21, 2023 City of Iowa City
Item Number: 7.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution setting a public hearing on April 4, 2023 on amending the Fiscal Year 2023
Operating Budget.
Prepared By: Nicole Davies, Finance Director
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: See memo below.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
Resolution_Setting_Public_Hearing_to Amend_FY23_Budget.doc
Executive Summary:
On April 4, 2023, two public hearings are being scheduled: one hearing will be held to take
public input on the proposed amendment of the fiscal year 2023 (FY2023) budget, and one
hearing will be held to take public input on the proposed fiscal year 2024 (FY2024) budget.
Following the first public hearing, a resolution to amend the FY2023 Operating Budget will be
considered. Following the second public hearing, a resolution to adopt the FY2024 Operating
Budget and a resolution to approve the FY2023 - 2025 Financial Plan and 2023 - 2027
Capital Improvement Plan document will be considered. The FY2024 adopted budget must
be certified by the Johnson County Auditor's office by April 30, 2023.
Background /Analysis:
The FY2023 - 2025 Financial Plan and 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvement Plan document was
made available to City Council and the general public in December 2022. This document
included the proposed FY2023 amended budget and the proposed FY2024 budget. This
document detailed the proposed and amended budgets as submitted by the City Manager
following an extensive budget process.
The City Council held public work sessions in January and February 2023 to review and
discuss the FY2023 - 2025 Financial Plan and 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvement Plan
document. During these budget work sessions, the City Manager and the department
directors presented their budget proposals and responded to questions from the City Council.
The City Council also clarified and refined their budget priorities during these work sessions.
The Resolutions to Amend the FY2023 Budget and to Adopt the FY2024 Budget and related
schedules represent the programs and details that were included in the FY2023 - 2025
Financial Plan and 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvement Plan document. The Resolutions and
related schedules also include any subsequent changes as directed by the City Council as
well as corrections and adjustments identified by City staff. The related schedules for the
FY2023 Amended Budget and the FY2024 Budget will be made available to the public on
March 21 , 2023 and the Notices of Public Hearing for both will be published on March 23,
2023, in accordance with state law to allow for public input.
Fiscal Year 2023 Revised Budget
The FY2023 budget amendment presented for City Council approval is the second budget
amendment of FY2023. This amendment incorporates all of the programs, changes, and
updates presented in the financial plan and capital improvement plan document that was
distributed to the City Council and the general public on December 23, 2023.
The State of Iowa allows cities to amend the annual operating budget for supplemental
appropriation authority. These changes may include new or revised revenue and
expenditure projections, transfers between funds, and capital improvement plan changes.
Increased expenditures must utilize available fund balance or additional revenue sources, as
the State does not allow amendments to increase property taxes. According to the City's
financial policies, amendments to operating budgets will be made only in the following
situations:
• emergency situations
• transfer from contingency
• expenditures with offsetting revenues or fund balance
• carry-over of prior year budget authority for expenses that had not been paid as of the
end of the fiscal year.
Since the distribution of the plan document, no changes and adjustments were made by City
Council and by City staff to the amended FY2023 budget.
The proposed budget amendment to the City's FY2023 budget does not increase property
taxes or change the property tax levy rate and expenditures are funded from increased
revenues or available fund balance.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING-AMENDMENT OF CURRENT BUDGET
City of IOWA CITY
Fiscal Year July 1,2022-June 30,2023
The City of IOWA CITY will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 30,2023
Meeting Date/Time:4/4/2023 06:00 PM I Contact: Kellie Fmehling Phone:(319)356-5041
Meeting Location: Emma Harvat Hall,410 E.Washington St., Iowa Cit
There will be no increase in taxes.Any residents or taxpayers will be heard for or against the proposed amendment at the time and place specified above.A
detailed statement of: additional receipts,cash balances on hand at the close ofthe preceding fiscal year, and proposed disbursements,both past and
anticipated,will be available at the hearing. Budget amendments are subject to protest. If protest petition requirements are met,the State Appeal Board will
hold a local hearing.For more information, consult htt s://dom.iowa.gov/local-gov-appeals.
Total Budget Current Total Budget After
REVENUES&OTHER FINANCING SOURCES as Certified Amendment Current Amendment
or Last Amended
Taxes Levied on Property 1 66,474,472 0 66,474,472
Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0
Net Current Property Tax 3 66,474,472 0 66,474,472
Delinquent Property Tax Revenue 4 0 0 0
TIF Revenues 5 4,113,733 0 4,113,733
Other City Taxes 61 2,879,845 0 2,879,845
Licenses&Permits 7 2,010,130 0 2,010,130
Use of Money&Property 8 2,598,596 133,800 2,732,396
Intergovernmental 9 44,270,790 3,077,679 47,348,469
Charges for Service 10 50,693,274 -340,251 50,353,023
Special Assessments 11 1,000 0 1,000
Miscellaneous 12 3,676,023 233,862 3,909,885
Other Financing Sources 13 28,531,168 -16,926,000 11,605,168
Transfers In 141 48,900,300 13,765,624 62,665,924
Total Revenues&Other Sources 15 254,149,331 -55,286 254,094,045
EXPENDITURES&OTHER FINANCING USES
Public Safety 16 29,570,387 208,355 29,778,742
Public Works 17 12,311,075 0 12,311,075
Health and Social Services 18 680,058 0 680,058
Culture and Recreation 19 17,012,291 49,979 17,062,270
Community and Economic Development 20 31,312,793 -240,516 31,072,277
General Government 21 13,469,306 -7,112 13,462,194
Debt Service 22 12,952,813 218,828 13,171,641
Capital Projects 23 56,474,948 1,046,000 57,520,948
Total Government Activities Expenditures 24 173,783,671 1,275,534 175,059,205
Business Type/Enterprise 25 98,761,894 -9,642,555 89,119,339
Total Gov Activities&Business Expenditures 26 272,545,565 -8,367,021 264,178,544
Transfers Out 27 48,900,300 13,765,624 62,665,924
Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 321,445,865 5,398,603 326,844,468
Excess Revenues&Other Sources Over 29 -67,296,534 -5,453,889 -72,750,423
Under Expenditures/Transfers Out
Beginning Fund Balance July 1,2022 30 158,528,050 71,862,560 230,390,610
Ending Fund Balance June 30,2023 31 91,231,516 66,408,671 157,640,187
Explanation of Changes:Amendments include the review and modification of the 2023 CIP plan,an adjustment to interest expense within debt service,and
various other smaller amendments.
Additional detail is on file and available from the Iowa City Finance Department.
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Prepared by: Nicole Davies, Finance Director,410 E.Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240(319)356-5085
Resolution No. 23-83
Resolution setting public hearing on April 4, 2023 on amending the
Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget.
Be it resolved by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that a public hearing will be held in Emma J.
Harvat Hall of the Iowa City City Hall, 410 East Washington Steet, Iowa City, Iowa, at 6:00 p.m.,
April 4, 2023, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as
posted by the City Clerk, to permit any resident to be heard for or against the proposed
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of said public hearing and time and place thereof
by publication in the Iowa City Press-Citizen, a newspaper of general circulation in Iowa City, not
less than ten (10) days and not more than twenty (20) days before the time set for such hearing.
Passed and approved this 21st day of March , 2023.
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Approved by
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Attest: F''\ l'r` i 1 .�City Clerkj r City Attorney's — 03/10/2023
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent:
x Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 7.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution setting a public hearing on April 4, 2023 to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024
Operating Budget, the proposed three-year Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 - Fiscal Year
2025, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan 2023 - 2027.
Prepared By: Nicole Davies, Finance Director
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: See memo below.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Notice of Public Hearing FY24 Budget.pdf
Resolution Setting Public Hearing for FY24 Budget.doc
Council Correspondence - Drabek.pdf
Executive Summary:
On April 4, 2023, two public hearings are being scheduled: one hearing will be held to take
public input on the proposed amendment of the fiscal year 2023 (FY2023) budget, and one
hearing will be held to take public input on the proposed fiscal year 2024 (FY2024) budget.
Following the first public hearing, a resolution to amend the FY2023 Operating Budget will be
considered. Following the second public hearing, a resolution to adopt the FY2024 Operating
Budget and a resolution to approve the FY2023 - 2025 Financial Plan and 2023 - 2027
Capital Improvement Plan document will be considered. The FY2024 adopted budget must
be certified by the Johnson County Auditor's office by April 30, 2023.
Background /Analysis:
The FY2023 - 2025 Financial Plan and 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvement Plan document was
made available to City Council and the general public in December 2022. This document
included the proposed FY2023 amended budget and the proposed FY2024 budget. This
document detailed the proposed and amended budgets as submitted by the City Manager
following an extensive budget process.
The City Council held public work sessions in January and February 2023 to review and
discuss the FY2023 - 2025 Financial Plan and 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvement Plan
document. During these budget work sessions, the City Manager and the department
directors presented their budget proposals and responded to questions from the City Council.
The City Council also clarified and refined their budget priorities during these work sessions.
The Resolutions to Amend the FY2023 Budget and to Adopt the FY2024 Budget and related
schedules represent the programs and details that were included in the FY2023 - 2025
Financial Plan and 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvement Plan document. The Resolutions and
related schedules also include any subsequent changes as directed by the City Council as
well as corrections and adjustments identified by City staff. The related schedules for the
FY2023 Amended Budget and the FY2024 Budget will be made available to the public on
March 21 , 2023 and the Notices of Public Hearing for both will be published on March 23,
2023, in accordance with state law to allow for public input.
Financial Impact:
Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget
On December 23, 2022, the FY2023 - 2025 Financial Plan and 2023 - 2027 Capital
Improvement Plan document was delivered to the City Council and made available to the
general public. Since that time, changes and adjustments were made by City staff to the
proposed FY2024 budget. The changes to the FY2024 budget are summarized as follows:
Final property tax revenue calculations including gas and electric excise taxes and property
tax backfill payments:
($1,097,958) General Fund revenue
($382,057) Employee Benefits Fund revenue
($ 22,849) Emergency Levy Fund revenue
($108,534) Transit Fund revenue
($285,578) Debt Service Fund revenue
($1,896,976) Total revenue impact
Transfers Out of the General Fund and Transfers In to the Transit Fund were reduced by
$108,534.
SSMID revenues and expenses increased in the amount of$85,399.
Addition of 2.5 FTEs (1 FTE Grants Manager, 1 FTE Human Rights Engagement Specialist &
.5 FTE Outreach & Engagement Specialist) increased General Fund expenses by $273,096.
2.25 Mass Transit Operator FTEs were approved in August 2022 but were not included in the
draft budget increased both revenues and expenses $189,639 in the Transit Fund.
The final proposed property tax levy rate for FY2024 is $15.633 per $1 ,000 of taxable
valuation; this is unchanged from the proposed levy rate presented in December. The
FY2024 levy rate is unchanged from Iowa City's FY2023 levy rate of $15.663 per $1 ,000 of
taxable valuation. From fiscal years 2013 to 2023, the City's property tax levy rate was
decreased for eleven consecutive years by a total of$2.21 or 12.38%.
3!7/23, 12:03 PM Local Government Property Valuation System
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—PROPOSED BUDGET
Fiscal Year July 1,2023-June 30,2024
City of: IOWA CITY
The City Council will cundud a public hearing on the proposed Budget at: Emma Harvat Hall,410 E.Washington St,.Iowa City Meeting Date: 4/4/2023
Meeting Time: 06:00 PM
At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to,or arguments in favor of,any part of the proposed budget.This notice represents a
summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the City Clerk and County Auditor.
City budgets are subject to protest.If protest petition requirements are met,the State Appeal Board will hold a local hearing.For more information,consult
Wt s://dean iowa.gov/local-budget appeals.
The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below.Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or
viewed at the offices of the Mayor,City Clerk,and at the Library.
The estimated Total tax levy rate per 1000 valuation on regu m property
15.63305
The estimated tax levy rate per 1000 valuation on Agricultural an is
3.00375
At the public hearing,any resident or taxpayer may present objections to,or arguments in favor of,any part of the proposed budget.
Phone Number City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME
(319)356-5041 Kellie Fruchling
Budget FY 2024 Re-estimated FY 2023 Actual FY 2022
Revenues&Other Financing Sources
Taxes Levied on Property 1 66,312,743 66,474,472 66,604,441
Less:Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0
Net Current Property Taxes 3 66,312,743 66,474,472 66,604,441
Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 285
TIF Revenues 5 4,083,031 4,113,733 4,016,095
Other City Taxes 6 3,596,467 2,879,845 3,598,527
Licenses&Permits 7 2,033,921 2,010,130 2,798,014
Use of Money and Property 8 3,172,348 2,732,396 2,269,311
Intergovernmental 9 36,115,666 47,348,469 55,513,291
Chmgcs fur Fees&Service 10 51,347,782 50,353,023 48,155,478
Special Assessments 11 1,381 1,000 0
Miscellaneous 12 10,580,520 3,909,885 4,597,708
Other Financing Sources 13 42,980,400 11,605,168 11,202,244
TrarlsfeisIn 14 54,847,195 62,665,924 56,248,706
Total Revenues and Other Sources 151 275,071,454 254,094,045 255,004,100
Expenditures&Other Financing Uses
Public Safety 16 30,750,428 29,778,742 27,028,355
Public Works 17 12,745,770 12,311,075 11,015,789
Health mid Social Services 18 696,500 680,058 650,250
Culture and Rewcation 19 17,500,835 17,062,270 15,680,540
Community and Economic Development 20 10,406,420 31,072,277 12,416,470
General Government 21 12,632,164 13,462,194 10,251,158
Debt Service 22 13,210,690 13,171,641 13,185,762
Capital Projects 23 1 31,178,470 57,520,948 19,678,277
Total Government Activities Expenditures 24 129,121,277 175,059,205 109,906,601
Business Type/Enterprises 25 90,987,334 89,119,339 65,222,764
Total ALL Expenditures 26 220,108,611 264,178,544 175,129,365
Transfers Out 27 54,847,195 62,665,924 56,248,706
Total ALL Expenditures/Trarrsfeis Out 28 274,955,806 326,844,468 231,378,071
Excess Revenues&Other Sources Over (Under)Expenditures/Transfers Out 29 115,648 -72,750,423 23,626,029
Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30 157,640,187 230,390,610 206,764,581
Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 157,755,835 157,640,187 230,390,610
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Prepared by: Nicole Davies, Finance Director,410 E.Washington St., Iowa City IA 52240(319)356-5085
Resolution No. 23-84
Resolution setting a public hearing on April 4, 2023 to discuss
the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget, the proposed
three-year Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 - Fiscal Year
2025, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan 2023 - 2027.
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that a public hearing on said
proposal should be and is hereby set for April 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall of the
Iowa City City Hall, 410 East Washington Steet, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at
the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk, and that the City Clerk
be and is hereby directed to cause notice of said public hearing to be published as provided by
law, to permit any taxpayer to be heard for or against the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Operating
Budget and the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 - Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Plan and also the five-
year Capital Improvement Plan 2023 - 2027.
Passed and approved this 21st day of March , 2023.
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It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent:
x Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Kellie Fruehling
From: Matt Drabek <matt.drabek@gmail.coms
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:04 AM
To: *City Council
Subject: Letter on Police Department Budget
**This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links
or attachments. **Dear Iowa City Council,
I'm writing today as a community member to ask you to transfer funds in the upcoming city budget away from
the police department and toward real solutions to our community's most pressing needs.As a city,we far too
often use the police department as a tool to solve social problems,even though policing is and will always be
the wrong tool for the job.You're in a position to help us move away from that.
The city's strategic plan lays out your vision for what our problems are and how to solve them. I may not agree
with everything in the strategic plan. But when I over it at 30,000 feet, I see enough green fields, clear lines,
and neat grids to believe the plan is worth implementing.
And as a council,you've done various things in the last 2+years motivated by the desire to implement the plan,
change the relationship between the community and the police,and build alternatives to policing.This has
taken many forms: 2020's Resolution 20-159,which calls for a reduction in the public's reliance on police,
various efforts to hire liaison officers,emergency call diversion,implementation of the new 9-8-8 number, and
so on.
The city budget is another key piece of this work. How you prioritize funds sends messages to many people and
groups-not only to community members who struggle,but also to city staff who implement your vision.
Increasing the police budget would send the wrong messages and cut against your earlier efforts.
Best,
Matt Drabek
Iowa City, IA
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Item Number: 7.d.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution setting a public hearing for April 4, 2023 to consider the vacation and conveyance
of approximately 5,129 square feet of the Grand Avenue Court right-of-way to the Board of
Regents State of Iowa for the Use & Benefit of the University of Iowa. (VAC23-00001)
Attachments: VAC23-0001 Report w-attachments.pdf
Res_Setting_vacation_and_conveyance - Riverside.doc
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Emani Brinkman, Planning Intern
Item: VAC23-0001 and Anne Russett, Senior Planner
Date: March 1, 2023
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: University of Iowa
Attn: David Kieft
4 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242
Contact Person: University of Iowa
Attn: David Kieft
4 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242
Owner: City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Requested Action: Vacation of the remaining part of Grand
Avenue Court
Purpose: To incorporate land into proposed
redevelopment of the area
Location: Northern one-third of Grand Avenue Court
Location Map:
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Size: 5,129 square feet
Existing Land Use and Zoning: n/a
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North Institutional Public Zone (P-2)
South Institutional Public Zone (P-2)
East: Institutional Public Zone (P-2)
West: Institutional Public Zone (P-2)
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Public Meeting Notification: Property owners within 500' of the subject
property received notification of the Planning
and Zoning Commission public meeting.
Vacation signs were posted on the site at the
corner of Grand Avenue Ct and Grand Ave.
File Date: January 27, 2023
45 Day Limitation Period: n/a
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The applicant, the University of Iowa, submitted a request to vacate approximately 5,129 square
feet of City right-of-way located at the northern one-third of Grand Avenue Court. If granted, the
vacation would allow the University to move forward with plans to redevelopment the area.
The City vacated the southern portion of Grand Avenue Court in 2002 (VACO2-0003) to the
University.
ANALYSIS:
The following factors are to be considered in evaluating a vacation request:
a) Impact on pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation;
b) Impact on emergency and utility vehicle access and circulation;
c) Impact on access of adjacent private properties;
d) Desirability of right-of-way for access or circulation needs;
e) Location of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property;
f) Any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation.
a) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation and access to private property:
Grand Avenue Court provides a link between Grand Avenue and Melrose Avenue but only buses,
emergency vehicles and Slater Hall service vehicles can access Grand Avenue Court from Grand
Avenue and most traffic uses Byington Road and South Grand Avenue, which are configured for
circulation around this block. The lack of sidewalks along Grand Avenue Court makes it
undesirable for pedestrian traffic.
Grand Avenue Court provides the only vehicular access to 124, 122, 120, 121 Grand Avenue
Court, and 311 Grand Avenue. All of these properties are owned by the applicant and according
to the University will be vacant by June 1 and incorporated into the proposed redevelopment of
the area.
b) Emergency and utility and service access:
To ensure adequate fire and emergency protection, the City requires that prior to the vacation an
access easement be established for fire and emergency services. The easement would be
released upon approval by the City's Fire Department.
The street currently contains private utilities and a City water line. Utilities easements must be
retained for these utilities, as well, unless they are relocated, removed, or abandoned.
c) Impact on access of adjacent private properties:
The University owns all the property adjacent to Grand Avenue Court. There is no impact to
private properties.
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d) Desirability of right of way for access or circulation needs:
This street provides very limited connectivity to the larger street system. Staff has determined that
there is no need to maintain the right-of-way for access or circulation needs upon redevelopment.
e) Location of utilities and other easements or restrictions on the property:
Private utilities have been contacted and asked to identify if they have any facilities within the
subject right-of-way. The subject right-of-way contains existing public and private utilities.
Specifically, Lumen, MidAmerican, and Mediacom have existing utility lines and there is a City
water line.
The City's water line must be abandoned and a new line established subject to review and
approval by the City Engineer or an easement must be established. Additionally, the private utility
lines for Lumen, MidAmerican, and Mediacom must either be relocated, removed, or an easement
established prior to the vacation.
f) Any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested vacation:
Staff does not believe there are any other relevant factors pertaining to the specific requested
vacation.
NEXT STEPS:
Upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the proposed vacation will be
reviewed by the City Council. The City Council will discuss both the proposed vacation and the
conveyance. State code allows the City to convey land to other governmental entities without
compensation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the approval of VAC23-0001 a vacation of the northern one-third of Grand
Avenue Court subject to an access easement for fire and emergency protection, private utility
easements, City water line easement as described in this report and in forms approved by the
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Prepared by:Anne Russett,Senior Planner,410 E.Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Resolution No. 23-85
Resolution setting a public hearing for April 4, 2023 to consider the vacation
and conveyance of approximately 5,129 square feet of the Grand Avenue
Court right-of-way to the Board of Regents State of Iowa for the Use &
Benefit of the University of Iowa. (VAC23-00001 )
Whereas, the University of Iowa, owners of the land surrounding the subject property,
have requested that the City vacate an approximately 5,129 square foot portion of right-of-way
and convey it to them to facilitate the redevelopment of the area; and
Whereas, at its meeting on March 1, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the vacation subject to an access easement for fire and emergency
protection, private utility easements, and City water line easement in forms approved by the City
Attorney's Office; and
Whereas, Staff has determined that this portion of right-of-way serves no benefit to the
public and recommends approval of the vacation and conveyance; and
Whereas, in the event that Council approves the vacation, it is in the public interest to
convey the vacated right-of-way by quit claim deed, subject to utility and access easements, to the
abutting property owners, Board of Regents State of Iowa for the Use & Benefit of the University
of Iowa.
Whereas, State code allows the City to convey land to other governmental entities without
compensation; and therefore, the City is not seeking compensation.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The City Council does hereby declare its intent to consider the vacation and conveyance of
approximately 5,129 square feet of right-of-way to the Board of Regents State of Iowa for the
Use & Benefit of the University of Iowa via quit claim deed, subject to utility and access
easements, without compensation.
2. A public hearing on said proposal should be and is hereby set for April 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in
Emma Harvat Hall at City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, or if said meeting is cancelled, at
the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk, and that the City
Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause notice of said public hearing to be published as
provided by law with the costs assessed to the applicant.
Passed and approved this 21st day of March 2023.
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the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent Abstain
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x Bergus
X Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
X Teague
X Thomas
Item Number: 7.e.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution setting a public hearing on April 4, 2023 on project manual and estimate of cost for
the construction of the Riverside Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project, directing City Clerk
to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual
on file for public inspection.
Prepared By: Scott Sovers, Asst. City Engineer
Reviewed By: Jason Havel, City Engineer
Ron Knoche, Public Works Director
Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: Estimated cost of construction is $520,000, available in the
Myrtle/Riverside Intersection Signal account#S3933
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Location Map
Project Overview
Resolution
Executive Summary:
This agenda item begins the bidding process for the Riverside Drive Pedestrian
Improvements Project. The project generally includes the installation of sidewalk on the west
side of Riverside Drive under the Iowa Interstate Railroad Bridge, as well as the installation of
street and pedestrian level lighting and street trees from Benton Street to the Iowa Interstate
Railroad.
The project also includes upgrades to the Riverside Drive storm sewer and sanitary sewer
systems between the Iowa Interstate Railroad and Myrtle Avenue, as necessary to support
the future Riverfront West Development. The construction costs associated with these
upgrades (estimated at approximately $160,000) will be reimbursed by the Riverfront West
Developer, Scannell Properties.
Background /Analysis:
In 2016, the City finalized a streetscape master plan for the South Riverside Drive Corridor
from U.S. Highway 6 to Myrtle Avenue. One of the main guiding principles that came out of
the plan was prioritizing pedestrian circulation within the corridor. From the guiding principal,
specific corridor objectives were developed, which included:
Continue with proposed improvements for a pedestrian underpass along the west side of
Riverside Drive at Iowa Interstate Railroad.
Considering this objective, the City proceeded with a project to install a pedestrian tunnel
through the Iowa Interstate Railroad embankment. During the design development phase,
plans were provided to the Iowa Interstate Railroad for review and comment. While they
understood the importance of the sidewalk connection across their facility, they were not
supportive of the tunnel project, as they were concerned the construction of the tunnel may
cause track settlement and potentially increase the chances of a train derailment.
Given the importance of the sidewalk connection, key stakeholders including City staff, the
Iowa Department of Transportation and the Iowa Interstate Railroad collectively developed
the proposed sidewalk design concept that eliminated the need for a tunnel through the
railroad embankment. This option, as shown on the attached project overview, includes
narrowing Riverside Drive and installation of a 4-foot-wide sidewalk between the west
Riverside Drive curb line and the railroad bridge abutment. With the sidewalk being close to
the vehicular travel lanes due to the limited space, a proposed concrete barrier between the
sidewalk and the street was included to allow safe passage of pedestrians within the width-
restricted area.
It is also important to note this project will construct the proposed sidewalk from its current
terminus south of the Iowa Interstate Railroad to approximately 30 feet north of the Iowa
Interstate Railroad. The remaining section of sidewalk from the north end of this project to
Myrtle Avenue is planned to be installed as a part of the Riverfront West Development. The
developer plans to install a temporary sidewalk at this location to provide connectivity during
building construction prior to the completion of the permanent sidewalk.
The Riverside Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project is expected to be completed in the fall
of 2023.
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Resolution No. 23-86
Resolution setting a public hearing on April 4, 2023 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Riverside
Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project, directing City Clerk to
publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to
place said project manual on file for public inspection.
Whereas, funds for this project are available in the Myrtle/Riverside Intersection Signal account #
S3933.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. A public hearing on the project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the
above-mentioned project is to be held on the 4th day of April, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next
meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing for
the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a
general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before
said hearing.
3. A copy of the project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-named
project is hereby ordered placed on file by the City Engineer in the office of the City Clerk
for public inspection.
Passed and approved this 21st day of March , 2023
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City Clerk `' City Attorney' Office
(Sara Hektoen —03/16/2023)
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Dunn the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent:
x Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 7.f.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution setting a public hearing on April 4, 2023 on project manual and estimate of cost for
the construction of the 2023 Water Pavement Patching Project, directing City Clerk to publish
notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on file for
public inspection.
Prepared By: Marri Van Dyke, Civil Engineer
Reviewed By: Jason Havel, City Engineer
Ron Knoche, Public Works Director
Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: $215,000 available in the Water Division Operating Budget,
account#73730130
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution
Executive Summary:
This item begins the bidding process for the 2023 Water Pavement Patching Project, which
includes pavement repairs associated with water main breaks on various streets throughout
Iowa City. Types of pavement that need repaired include Portland Cement Concrete (PCC),
PCC with Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) overlay, and full depth HMA. Some locations will also
require the removal and replacement of driveway, sidewalk, and/or curb and gutter.
Background /Analysis:
On average, there are approximately 60 water main breaks in Iowa City each year. Street
and sidewalk pavement typically need to be replaced following water main repairs. With
limited resources and the emergency nature of the pavement repairs, the City combines the
pavement repairs at multiple main break sites into a single project to more efficiently address
pavement damage resulting from water main breaks. As additional main breaks occur later
this year, those sites will also be added to this project for repair.
Project Timeline:
Hold Public Hearing —April 4, 2023
Bid Letting —April 26, 2023
Award Date — May 10, 2023
Construction — May to November 2023
Prepared by:Marri VanDyke,Engineering Division,410 E.Washington St., Iowa City,IA 52240,(319)356-5044
Resolution No. 23-87
Resolution setting a public hearing on April 4, 2023 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2023
Water Pavement Patching Project, directing City Clerk to publish
notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place
said project manual on file for public inspection.
Whereas, funds for this project are available in the Water Divisions Operating Budget, account
#73730130.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. A public hearing on the project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-
mentioned project is to be held on the 4th day of April, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Emma J.
Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of
the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing for
the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a
general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before
said hearing.
3. A copy of the project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-named
project is hereby ordered placed on file by the City Engineer in the office of the City Clerk
for public inspection.
Passed and approved this 21st day of March , 2023
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City Clerk lJ City Attorne s Office
(Sara Hektoen - 03/15/2023)
It was moved by Tayl or and seconded by Dunn the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent:
x Alter
x Bergus
Dunn
g Harmsen
Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 11.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Mercer
Park Aquatic Center & Scanlon Gym Exterior Accessibility and Lighting Improvements Project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice
to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Prepared By: Ben Clark, Sr. Engineer
Reviewed By: Kumi Morris, Facilities Manager
Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director
Jason Havel, City Engineer
Ron Knoche, Public Works Director
Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: $305,000 available in the Recreation Center Improvements
account#R4351
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution
Executive Summary:
This project involves exterior accessibility and lighting improvements along the main entrance
of the Mercer Park Aquatic Center and Scanlon Gym.
Background /Analysis:
The original pavement and exterior lighting at the entrance of Mercer Park Aquatic Center
and Scanlon Gym was installed in 1988 and are near the end of their useful lifecycles.
Additionally, there are deficiencies within the parking and drop-off areas and accessible
routes that need to be brought into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA).
This project will include signage and the replacement of a limited amount of existing
driveway, parking, sidewalk and entrance pavement to bring the parking and accessible
routes into compliance with the ADA. Several of the exterior lights no longer work. They
cannot be repaired because the ballasts for the original 1999 metal-halide exterior lighting
fixtures are no longer available. The fixtures will be replaced with energy efficient LED
lighting.
Due to potential uncertainty in the bidding environment, staff is recommending that additional
necessary, but not critical, improvements to the parking area and perimeter sidewalk be bid
as alternates. Add alternate one includes the sidewalk to the south of the site neighboring the
parking lot and add alternate two includes all the sidewalk around the north and west portion
of the site. This will allow the maximum number of improvements to be included with the
project within the existing project budget.
Project Timeline:
Bid Letting —April 12, 2023
Award Date — April 18, 2023
Construction — May to September 2023
Prepared by:Ben Clark,Engineering Division,410 E.Washington St.,Iowa City,IA 52240,(319)356-5436
Resolution No. 23-88
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Mercer Park Aquatic Center & Scanlon Gym
Exterior Accessibility and Lighting Improvements Project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and
place for receipt of bids.
Whereas, notice of public hearing on the project manual and estimate of cost for the above-
named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held; and
Whereas, the City Engineer or designee intends to post notice of the project on the website
owned and maintained by the City of Iowa City; and
Whereas, funds for this project are available in the Recreation Center Improvements account #
R4351.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that:
1. The project manual and estimate of cost for the above-named project are hereby
approved.
2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above-
named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to Treasurer,
City of Iowa City, Iowa.
3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post notice as required in Section 26.3,
not less than 13 days and not more than 45 days before the date of the bid letting, which
may be satisfied by timely posting notice on the Construction Update Network, operated
by the Master Builder of Iowa, and the Iowa League of Cities website.
4. Sealed bids for the above-named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
at the Office of the City Clerk, at the City Hall, before 3:00 p.m. on the 12th day of April,
2023. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and
thereupon referred to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said
bids at its next regular meeting, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City,
Iowa, at 6:00 p.m. on the 18th day of April, 2023, or at a special meeting called for that
purpose.
Passed and approved this 21st day of March , 2023.
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It was moved by Harmsen and seconded by Alter the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent:
x Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
x Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
x Thomas
Item Number: 11.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$7,610,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for essential
corporate purposes) .
Prepared By: Nicole Davies, Finance Director
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: Adopted as part of the FY2023 Revised Budget and 2023-
2027 Capital Improvement Program.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: 2023 General Obligation Bonds Project Schedule by Hearing Type.xlsx
Iowa City (143) - ECP-1 Hearing Proceedings 2023A GO BONDS .docx
Executive Summary:
There are four public hearings required for the issuance of the 2023 General Obligation
Bonds scheduled for March 21 .
Attached is a project schedule by hearing for the 2023 General Obligation Bonds.
Background /Analysis:
The City issues bonds every spring to fund the current year's capital improvement projects
listed in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
The City's bond attorney, Kristin Billingsley Cooper, determines the number of bond
resolutions required based upon the purpose and classification of the bonds being issued.
Iowa state code classifies general obligation bonds as either General or Essential. General
obligation bonds classified as General are limited to $700,000 per project and are subject to
reverse referendum within 30 days of adoption of the resolution. General obligation bonds
classified as Essential do not have a $700,000 project expense cap and are not subject to
reverse referendum.
The public hearings for the 2023 General Obligation Bond issue have a total combined
issuance amount of not to exceed $9,710,000 for projects totaling $9,510,000. The
difference between the two amounts is the estimated bond issuance costs.
2023 General Obligation Bonds
Project Schedule by Hearing Type
General
General Purpose-Roof,
General Purpose- BAS,Fire Slab,
Purpose- Mercer Flooring,
Essential Terrill Mill Park Ball Generator,
Pro.# Project Name Description Type Purpose Skate Park Diamonds Festival Stage
Intall plantings within the Amedcan Legion
Amedcan Legion Rd/First Ave Road and Scott Boulevard and the First
P3989 Landscaping Project Avenue and Scott Boulevard roundabouts as Streets $ 400,000
well as street trees along American Legion
Road from Scott Boulevard to Taft Avenue.
Renovate Nature Play Area and replace
Kiwanis Park Playground& shelter at Kiwanis Park. Project also adds
R4359 Shelter Renovation concrete paths for increased accessibility Parks $ 350,000
and additional opportunities for creek
access.
Replace picinic shelter and restmoms at
Hickory Hill Park Conklin St Imp Conklin Streetentrance to Hickory Hill Park.
R4365 &MasterPlan Update Projectalso replaces the parking lot and Parks $ 400,000
driveway. Project also will include an update
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Replace playground at Happy Hollow Park.
R4371 Happy Hollow Playground Projectalso includes new concrete paths for parks $ 200,000
Replacement accessibility and improvements tothe
baseball field.
Hunters Run Park Playground& Replace playground at Hunter's Run Park.
R4375 Shelter Project also adds concrete paths for Parks $ 300,000
increased accessibility.
Replace the existing Gilbert Street Bridge
Gilbert Street Bridge over Ralston Creek. Projectwill also include
53956 removal and replacement ofslope protection, Streets $ 3,175,000
Replacement sidewalk,storm sewer,water main,roadway
paving and other related work.
Construct sidewalk along High Street
S3984 High Street&Southgate Ave between 1801 High Street and Morningside Sidewalks $ 110,000
Sidewalk Infill Drive as well as along Southgate Avenue
between 303 and 367 Southgate Avenue.
Z4406 Fire Apparatus Replacement Re Iacmentof 3 fire apparatuses. Fire Equipment $ 1,800,000
Approximately 0.8 miles of 10-foot wide from
R4387 Willow Creek Trail Replacement Benton Stto Willow Creek Drincluding a Trails $ 700,000
spur of the trail connecting to Aber Ave.
Renovation ofskatepark and addition of
Terrell Mill Skate Park concrete paths for increased accessibility.
R4372 Redevelopment Projectalso will include the addition of a Recreation $ 700,000
bicycle pump track.Enhanced site lighting
will also be included.
Mercer Park Ball Diamond Implementfield playability and spectator
R4374 Improvements enhancements,safety improvements and Recreation $ 700,000
increased accessibility.
R4381 Event Facility Improvements Renovate Riverside Festival Stage Buildings $ 300,000
Provides a natural gas generator at the
V4447 Animal Shelter Standby Animal Shelterwhich would be able to Buildings $ 110,000
Generator maintain the environment during a power
outage.
Z4410 Fire Station#1 Carpet/Tile Replace the carpet and tile flooring Buildings
lFloorina Re Iacement throughout Fire Stations. $ 85,000
Z4409 Fire Station#1 Apparatus Bay This projectwill reconstmcttue floorslab in Buildings $ 70,000
Slab Reconstruction thea aratus ba of Fire Station 1.
Fire Station#2 Roof Design and replace the 2009 patched
24412 Replacement standing seam metal roof above common Buildings $ 110,000
area living quarters.
GO Bond 2022 Project Totals $ 7,435,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 675,000
$ 9,510,000
Public Hearing Amount $ 7,610,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000
$ 9,710,000
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City of Iowa City, Iowa
Not to Exceed$7,610,000 General Obligation Bonds (ECP-1)
Public hearing on the issuance.
Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action.
Notice Must Be Given Pursuant to Iowa Code
Chapter 21 and the Local Rules of the City.
March 21, 2023
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, met in regular formal
session, in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at
6:00 P .M., on the above date. There were present Mayor Teague , in
the chair, and the following named Council Members:
Alter. Bergus, Dunn. Harmsen. Taylor. Thomas
Absent: None
Vacant: None
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The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing and meeting
on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed $7,610,000 General Obligation Bonds, in order to
provide funds to pay the costs of the opening, widening, extending, grading and drainage of the
right-of-way of streets, highways, avenues, alleys, and public grounds; the construction,
reconstruction, and repairing of any street and streetscape improvements, including landscaping
and the replacement or planting of trees in public areas, related utility work, traffic control
devices, lighting, sidewalks, and the acquisition of real estate for such purposes; equipping the
fire department; the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, improvement, and
repair of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, viaducts, underpasses, grade crossing separations, and
approaches thereto; and the rehabilitation and improvement of parks already owned, including
facilities, equipment and improvements commonly found in city parks, for essential corporate
purposes, and that notice of the proposal to issue the Bonds had been published as provided by
Section 384.25 of the Code of Iowa.
The Mayor then asked the Clerk whether any written objections had been filed by any
resident or property owner of the City to the issuance of the Bonds. The Clerk advised the
Mayor and the Council that 0 written objections had been filed. The Mayor then called for
oral objections to the issuance of the Bonds and ° were made. Whereupon, the Mayor
declared the time for receiving oral and written objections to be closed.
(Attach here a summary of objections received or made, if any)
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing on the issuance of the Bonds to be closed.
The Council then considered the proposed action and the extent of objections thereto.
Whereupon, Council Member Thomas introduced and delivered to
the Clerk the Resolution hereinafter set out entitled "Resolution Instituting Proceedings To Take
Additional Action For The Issuance of Not to Exceed $7,610,000 General Obligation Bonds",
and moved:
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to adjourn and defer action on the Resolution and the proposal to institute
proceedings for the issuance of bonds to the meeting to be held at
.M. on the day of , 2023, at this place.
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Council Member Bergus seconded the motion. The roll was called
and the vote was,
Ayes: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmgen, Taylor, Teaplie,
Thomas
Nays: None
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the measure duly adopted.
Resolution 23-89
Resolution Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional Action For
the Issuance of Not to Exceed$7,610,000 General Obligation
Bonds
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by law, the City Council has held a
public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the issuance of not to
exceed $7,610,000 General Obligation Bonds, for the essential corporate purposes, in order to
provide funds to pay the costs of the opening, widening, extending, grading and drainage of the
right-of-way of streets, highways, avenues, alleys, and public grounds; the construction,
reconstruction, and repairing of any street and streetscape improvements, including landscaping
and the replacement or planting of trees in public areas, related utility work, traffic control
devices, lighting, sidewalks, and the acquisition of real estate for such purposes; equipping the
fire department; the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, improvement, and
repair of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, viaducts, underpasses, grade crossing separations, and
approaches thereto; and the rehabilitation and improvement of parks already owned, including
facilities, equipment and improvements commonly found in city parks, and has considered the
extent of objections received from residents or property owners as to the proposed issuance of
Bonds; and following action is now considered to be in the best interests of the City and
residents thereof
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of The City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby institute proceedings and take additional action
for the authorization and issuance in the manner required by law of not to exceed $7,610,000
General Obligation Bonds, for the foregoing essential corporate purposes.
Section 2. This Resolution shall serve as a declaration of official intent under Treasury
Regulation 1.150-2 and shall be maintained on file as a public record of such intent. It is
reasonably expected that the general fund moneys may be advanced from time to time for capital
expenditures which are to be paid from the proceeds of the above Bonds. The amounts so
advanced shall be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Bonds not later than eighteen months
after the initial payment of the capital expenditures or eighteen months after the property is
placed in service. Such advancements shall not exceed the amount authorized in this Resolution
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unless the same are for preliminary expenditures or unless another declaration of intention is
adopted.
Passed And Approved this 21St day of March, 2023.
111,LA.L42--
yor
Attest:
))),-4uck_k_t
City Clerk
5
Certificate
State of Iowa )
) SS
County of Johnson )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, do hereby certify
that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the records of the City showing
proceedings of the Council, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action taken by the
Council with respect to the matter at the meeting held on the date indicated in the attachment,
which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or rescinded in
any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held in accordance with a
notice of meeting and tentative agenda, a copy of which was timely served on each member of
the Council and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place easily accessible to the
public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of the Council pursuant to
the local rules of the Council and the provisions of Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, upon reasonable
advance notice to the public and media at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of
the meeting as required by law and with members of the public present in attendance; I further
certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of
their respective City offices as indicated therein, that no Council vacancy existed except as may
be stated in the proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or
threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the
right of the individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Council hereto affixed this 21st day of
March , 2023. }} rl
City Cle k, City of Iowa CI , State of Iowa
(Seal)
02171359-1\10714-143
Item Number: 11.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for general
corporate purposes).
Prepared By: Nicole Davies, Finance Director
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: Adopted as part of the FY2023 Revised Budget and 2023-
2027 Capital Improvement Program.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: 2023 General Obligation Bonds Project Schedule by Hearing Type.xlsx
Iowa City (143) - GCP-2 Hearing Proceedings 2023A GO BONDS.docx
Executive Summary:
There are four public hearings required for the issuance of the 2023 General Obligation
Bonds scheduled for March 21 .
Attached is a project schedule by hearing for the 2023 General Obligation Bonds.
Background /Analysis:
The City issues bonds every spring to fund the current year's capital improvement projects
listed in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
The City's bond attorney, Kristin Billingsley Cooper, determines the number of bond
resolutions required based upon the purpose and classification of the bonds being issued.
Iowa state code classifies general obligation bonds as either General or Essential. General
obligation bonds classified as General are limited to $700,000 per project and are subject to
reverse referendum within 30 days of adoption of the resolution. General obligation bonds
classified as Essential do not have a $700,000 project expense cap and are not subject to
reverse referendum.
The public hearings for the 2023 General Obligation Bond issue have a total combined
issuance amount of not to exceed $9,710,000 for projects totaling $9,510,000. The
difference between the two amounts is the estimated bond issuance costs.
2023 General Obligation Bonds
Project Schedule by Hearing Type
General
General Purpose-Roof,
General Purpose- BAS,Fire Slab,
Purpose- Mercer Flooring,
Essential Terrill Mill Park Ball Generator,
Pro.# Project Name Description Type Purpose Skate Park Diamonds Festival Stage
Intall plantings within the Amedcan Legion
Amedcan Legion Rd/First Ave Road and Scott Boulevard and the First
P3989 Landscaping Project Avenue and Scott Boulevard roundabouts as Streets $ 400,000
well as street trees along American Legion
Road from Scott Boulevard to Taft Avenue.
Renovate Nature Play Area and replace
Kiwanis Park Playground& shelter at Kiwanis Park. Project also adds
R4359 Shelter Renovation concrete paths for increased accessibility Parks $ 350,000
and additional opportunities for creek
access.
Replace picinic shelter and restmoms at
Hickory Hill Park Conklin St Imp Conklin Streetentrance to Hickory Hill Park.
R4365 &MasterPlan Update Projectalso replaces the parking lot and Parks $ 400,000
driveway. Project also will include an update
tothe master Ian.
Replace playground at Happy Hollow Park.
R4371 Happy Hollow Playground Projectalso includes new concrete paths for parks $ 200,000
Replacement accessibility and improvements tothe
baseball field.
Hunters Run Park Playground& Replace playground at Hunter's Run Park.
R4375 Shelter Project also adds concrete paths for Parks $ 300,000
increased accessibility.
Replace the existing Gilbert Street Bridge
Gilbert Street Bridge over Ralston Creek. Projectwill also include
53956 removal and replacement ofslope protection, Streets $ 3,175,000
Replacement sidewalk,storm sewer,water main,roadway
paving and other related work.
Construct sidewalk along High Street
S3984 High Street&Southgate Ave between 1801 High Street and Morningside Sidewalks $ 110,000
Sidewalk Infill Drive as well as along Southgate Avenue
between 303 and 367 Southgate Avenue.
Z4406 Fire Apparatus Replacement Re Iacmentof 3 fire apparatuses. Fire Equipment $ 1,800,000
Approximately 0.8 miles of 10-foot wide from
R4387 Willow Creek Trail Replacement Benton Stto Willow Creek Drincluding a Trails $ 700,000
spur of the trail connecting to Aber Ave.
Renovation ofskatepark and addition of
Terrell Mill Skate Park concrete paths for increased accessibility.
R4372 Redevelopment Projectalso will include the addition of a Recreation $ 700,000
bicycle pump track.Enhanced site lighting
will also be included.
Mercer Park Ball Diamond Implementfield playability and spectator
R4374 Improvements enhancements,safety improvements and Recreation $ 700,000
increased accessibility.
R4381 Event Facility Improvements Renovate Riverside Festival Stage Buildings $ 300,000
Provides a natural gas generator at the
V4447 Animal Shelter Standby Animal Shelterwhich would be able to Buildings $ 110,000
Generator maintain the environment during a power
outage.
Z4410 Fire Station#1 Carpet/Tile Replace the carpet and tile flooring Buildings
lFloorina Re Iacement throughout Fire Stations. $ 85,000
Z4409 Fire Station#1 Apparatus Bay This projectwill reconstmcttue floorslab in Buildings $ 70,000
Slab Reconstruction thea aratus ba of Fire Station 1.
Fire Station#2 Roof Design and replace the 2009 patched
24412 Replacement standing seam metal roof above common Buildings $ 110,000
area living quarters.
GO Bond 2022 Project Totals $ 7,435,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 675,000
$ 9,510,000
Public Hearing Amount $ 7,610,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000
$ 9,710,000
Items To Include on Agenda
City of Iowa City, Iowa
Not to Exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds (GCP-2)
Public hearing on the issuance.
Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action.
Notice Must Be Given Pursuant to Iowa Code
Chapter 21 and the Local Rules of the City.
March 21, 2023
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, met in regular formal
session, in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at
6:00 p .M., on the above date. There were present Mayor Teague , in
the chair, and the following named Council Members:
Alter. Bergus. Dunn. Harmsen. Taylor. Thomas
Absent: None
Vacant: None
* * * * * * *
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing and meeting
on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed$700,000 General Obligation Bonds, in order to
provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, reconstruction, redevelopment and equipping of
the Terrell Mill Skate Park, for general corporate purposes, and that notice of the proposal to
issue the Bonds and the right to petition for an election had been published as provided by
Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa, and the Mayor then asked the City Clerk whether any
petition had been filed in the Clerk's Office, in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the
Code of Iowa, and the Clerk reported that no such petition had been filed, requesting that the
question of issuing the Bonds be submitted to the qualified electors of the City.
The Mayor then asked the Clerk whether any written objections had been filed by any
resident or property owner of the City to the issuance of the Bonds. The Clerk advised the
Mayor and the Council that . 0 written objections had been filed. The Mayor then called for
oral objections to the issuance of the Bonds and 0 were made. Whereupon, the Mayor
declared the time for receiving oral and written objections to be closed.
(Attach here a summary of objections received or made, if any)
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing on the issuance of the Bonds to be closed.
The Council then considered the proposed action and the extent of objections thereto.
Whereupon, Council Member Alter introduced and delivered to
the Clerk the Resolution hereinafter set out entitled "Resolution Instituting Proceedings To Take
Additional Action For The Issuance of Not to Exceed$700,000 General Obligation Bonds", and
moved:
.� that the Resolution be adopted.
to adjourn and defer action on the Resolution and the proposal to institute
proceedings for the issuance of bonds to the meeting to be held at
.M. on the day of , 2023, at this place.
3
Council Member Bergus seconded the motion. The roll was called
and the vote was,
Ayes: Alter. Bergus. Dunn. Harmsen. Taylor. Teague,
Thomas
Nays: None
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the measure duly adopted.
Resolution No. 23-90
Resolution Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional Action For
The Issuance Of Not to Exceed $700,000 General Obligation
Bonds
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by law, the City Council has held a
public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the issuance of not to
exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds, for the general corporate purposes, in order to
provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, reconstruction, redevelopment and equipping of
the Terrell Mill Skate Park, and has considered the extent of objections received from residents
or property owners as to the proposed issuance of Bonds; and no petition was filed calling for a
referendum thereon. The following action is now considered to be in the best interests of the
City and residents thereof.
4
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby institute proceedings and take additional action
for the authorization and issuance in the manner required by law of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds, for the foregoing general corporate purposes.
Section 2. This Resolution shall serve as a declaration of official intent under Treasury
Regulation 1.150-2 and shall be maintained on file as a public record of such intent. It is
reasonably expected that the general fund moneys may be advanced from time to time for capital
expenditures which are to be paid from the proceeds of the above Bonds. The amounts so
advanced shall be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Bonds not later than eighteen months
after the initial payment of the capital expenditures or eighteen months after the property is
placed in service. Such advancements shall not exceed the amount authorized in this Resolution
unless the same are for preliminary expenditures or unless another declaration of intention is
adopted.
Passed and Approved this 21st day of March, 2023.
S
M
Attest:
r
tAritott,'
City Clerk
5
Certificate
State of Iowa )
) SS
County of Johnson )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, do hereby certify
that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the records of the City showing
proceedings of the Council, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action taken by the
Council with respect to the matter at the meeting held on the date indicated in the attachment,
which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or rescinded in
any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held in accordance with a
notice of meeting and tentative agenda, a copy of which was timely served on each member of
the Council and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place easily accessible to the
public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of the Council pursuant to
the local rules of the Council and the provisions of Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, upon reasonable
advance notice to the public and media at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of
the meeting as required by law and with members of the public present in attendance; I further
certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of
their respective City offices as indicated therein, that no Council vacancy existed except as may
be stated in the proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or
threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the
right of the individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions.
Witness my hand and the seal of the Council hereto affixed this 21st day of
March , 2023.
1,ULA
City C erk, City of low City, State of Io
(Seal)
02171365-1\10714-143
Item Number: 11.d.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for general
corporate purposes).
Prepared By: Nicole Davies, Finance Director
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: Adopted as part of the FY2023 Revised Budget and 2023-
2027 Capital Improvement Program.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: 2023 General Obligation Bonds Project Schedule by Hearing Type.xlsx
Iowa City (143) - GCP-3 Hearing Proceedings 2023A GO BONDS .docx
Executive Summary:
There are four hearing required for the 2023 general obligation bond issue scheduled for
March 21 .
Attached is a project schedule by hearing for the 2023 General Obligation Bonds.
Background /Analysis:
The City issues bonds every spring to fund the current year's capital improvement projects
listed in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
The City's bond attorney, Kristin Billingsley Cooper, determines the number of bond
resolutions required based upon the purpose and classification of the bonds being issued.
Iowa state code classifies general obligation bonds as either General or Essential. General
obligation bonds classified as General are limited to $700,000 per project and are subject to
reverse referendum within 30 days of adoption of the resolution. General obligation bonds
classified as Essential do not have a $700,000 project expense cap and are not subject to
reverse referendum.
The public hearings for the 2023 General Obligation Bond issue have a total combined
issuance amount of not to exceed $9,710,000 for projects totaling $9,510,000. The
difference between the two amounts is the estimated bond issuance costs.
2023 General Obligation Bonds
Project Schedule by Hearing Type
General
General Purpose-Roof,
General Purpose- BAS,Fire Slab,
Purpose- Mercer Flooring,
Essential Terrill Mill Park Ball Generator,
Pro.# Project Name Description Type Purpose Skate Park Diamonds Festival Stage
Intall plantings within the Amedcan Legion
Amedcan Legion Rd/First Ave Road and Scott Boulevard and the First
P3989 Landscaping Project Avenue and Scott Boulevard roundabouts as Streets $ 400,000
well as street trees along American Legion
Road from Scott Boulevard to Taft Avenue.
Renovate Nature Play Area and replace
Kiwanis Park Playground& shelter at Kiwanis Park. Project also adds
R4359 Shelter Renovation concrete paths for increased accessibility Parks $ 350,000
and additional opportunities for creek
access.
Replace picinic shelter and restmoms at
Hickory Hill Park Conklin St Imp Conklin Streetentrance to Hickory Hill Park.
R4365 &MasterPlan Update Projectalso replaces the parking lot and Parks $ 400,000
driveway. Project also will include an update
tothe master Ian.
Replace playground at Happy Hollow Park.
R4371 Happy Hollow Playground Projectalso includes new concrete paths for parks $ 200,000
Replacement accessibility and improvements tothe
baseball field.
Hunters Run Park Playground& Replace playground at Hunter's Run Park.
R4375 Shelter Project also adds concrete paths for Parks $ 300,000
increased accessibility.
Replace the existing Gilbert Street Bridge
Gilbert Street Bridge over Ralston Creek. Projectwill also include
53956 removal and replacement ofslope protection, Streets $ 3,175,000
Replacement sidewalk,storm sewer,water main,roadway
paving and other related work.
Construct sidewalk along High Street
S3984 High Street&Southgate Ave between 1801 High Street and Morningside Sidewalks $ 110,000
Sidewalk Infill Drive as well as along Southgate Avenue
between 303 and 367 Southgate Avenue.
Z4406 Fire Apparatus Replacement Re Iacmentof 3 fire apparatuses. Fire Equipment $ 1,800,000
Approximately 0.8 miles of 10-foot wide from
R4387 Willow Creek Trail Replacement Benton Stto Willow Creek Drincluding a Trails $ 700,000
spur of the trail connecting to Aber Ave.
Renovation ofskatepark and addition of
Terrell Mill Skate Park concrete paths for increased accessibility.
R4372 Redevelopment Projectalso will include the addition of a Recreation $ 700,000
bicycle pump track.Enhanced site lighting
will also be included.
Mercer Park Ball Diamond Implementfield playability and spectator
R4374 Improvements enhancements,safety improvements and Recreation $ 700,000
increased accessibility.
R4381 Event Facility Improvements Renovate Riverside Festival Stage Buildings $ 300,000
Provides a natural gas generator at the
V4447 Animal Shelter Standby Animal Shelterwhich would be able to Buildings $ 110,000
Generator maintain the environment during a power
outage.
Z4410 Fire Station#1 Carpet/Tile Replace the carpet and tile flooring Buildings
lFloorina Re Iacement throughout Fire Stations. $ 85,000
Z4409 Fire Station#1 Apparatus Bay This projectwill reconstmcttue floorslab in Buildings $ 70,000
Slab Reconstruction thea aratus ba of Fire Station 1.
Fire Station#2 Roof Design and replace the 2009 patched
24412 Replacement standing seam metal roof above common Buildings $ 110,000
area living quarters.
GO Bond 2022 Project Totals $ 7,435,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 675,000
$ 9,510,000
Public Hearing Amount $ 7,610,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000
$ 9,710,000
II u
Items To Include on Agenda
City of Iowa City, Iowa
Not to Exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds (GCP-3)
Public hearing on the issuance.
Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action.
Notice Must Be Given Pursuant to Iowa Code
Chapter 21 and the Local Rules of the City.
March 21, 2023
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, met in regular formal
session, in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at
6:00 P .M., on the above date. There were present Mayor Teague , in
the chair, and the following named Council Members:
Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Thomas
Absent: None
Vacant: None
* * * * * * *
i
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing and meeting
on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds, in order to
provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, reconstruction, improvement and equipping of
the Mercer Park Ball Diamond, for general corporate purposes, and that notice of the proposal to
issue the Bonds and the right to petition for an election had been published as provided by
Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa, and the Mayor then asked the City Clerk whether any
petition had been filed in the Clerk's Office, in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the
Code of Iowa, and the Clerk reported that no such petition had been filed, requesting that the
question of issuing the Bonds be submitted to the qualified electors of the City.
The Mayor then asked the Clerk whether any written objections had been filed by any
resident or property owner of the City to the issuance of the Bonds. The Clerk advised the
Mayor and the Council that 0 written objections had been filed. The Mayor then called for
oral objections to the issuance of the Bonds and 0 were made. Whereupon, the Mayor
declared the time for receiving oral and written objections to be closed.
(Attach here a summary of objections received or made, if any)
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing on the issuance of the Bonds to be closed.
The Council then considered the proposed action and the extent of objections thereto.
Whereupon, Council Member Bergus introduced and delivered to
the Clerk the Resolution hereinafter set out entitled "Resolution Instituting Proceedings To Take
Additional Action For The Issuance of Not to Exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds", and
moved:
X that the Resolution be adopted.
to adjourn and defer action on the Resolution and the proposal to institute
—
proceedings for the issuance of bonds to the meeting to be held at
.M. on the day of , 2023, at this place.
3
Council Member Harmsen seconded the motion. The roll was called
and the vote was,
Ayes: Alter. Bergus. Dunn. Harmsen. Taylor. Teague
Thomas
Nays: None
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the measure duly adopted.
Resolution No. 23-91
Resolution Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional Action For
The Issuance Of Not to Exceed $700,000 General Obligation
Bonds
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by law, the City Council has held a
public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the issuance of not to
exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds, for the general corporate purposes, in order to
provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, reconstruction, improvement and equipping of
the Mercer Park Ball Diamond, and has considered the extent of objections received from
residents or property owners as to the proposed issuance of Bonds; and no petition was filed
calling for a referendum thereon. The following action is now considered to be in the best
interests of the City and residents thereof
4
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby institute proceedings and take additional action
for the authorization and issuance in the manner required by law of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds, for the foregoing general corporate purposes.
Section 2. This Resolution shall serve as a declaration of official intent under Treasury
Regulation 1.150-2 and shall be maintained on file as a public record of such intent. It is
reasonably expected that the general fund moneys may be advanced from time to time for capital
expenditures which are to be paid from the proceeds of the above Bonds. The amounts so
advanced shall be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Bonds not later than eighteen months
after the initial payment of the capital expenditures or eighteen months after the property is
placed in service. Such advancements shall not exceed the amount authorized in this Resolution
unless the same are for preliminary expenditures or unless another declaration of intention is
adopted.
Passed and Approved this 21 st day of March, 2023.
jos r
Attest:
City Clerk
5
Certificate
State of Iowa )
) SS
County of Johnson )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, do hereby certify
that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the records of the City showing
proceedings of the Council, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action taken by the
Council with respect to the matter at the meeting held on the date indicated in the attachment,
which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or rescinded in
any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held in accordance with a
notice of meeting and tentative agenda, a copy of which was timely served on each member of
the Council and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place easily accessible to the
public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of the Council pursuant to
the local rules of the Council and the provisions of Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, upon reasonable
advance notice to the public and media at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of
the meeting as required by law and with members of the public present in attendance; I further
certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of
their respective City offices as indicated therein, that no Council vacancy existed except as may
be stated in the proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or
threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the
right of the individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions.
Witness my hand and the seal of the Council hereto affixed this 21 s t day of
March 2023.
1) ( 1))
City Clerk, City of Iowa,City, State of Iowa)
(Seal)
02171381-1\10714-143
Item Number: 11.e.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for general
corporate purposes).
Prepared By: Nicole Davies, Finance Director
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: Adopted as part of the FY2023 Revised Budget and 2023-
2027 Capital Improvement Program.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: 2023 General Obligation Bonds Project Schedule by Hearing Type.xlsx
Iowa City (143) - GCP-4 Hearing Proceedings 2023A GO BONDS.docx
Executive Summary:
There are four hearing required for the 2023 general obligation bond issue scheduled for
March 21 .
Attached is a project schedule by hearing for the 2023 General Obligation Bonds.
Background /Analysis:
The City issues bonds every spring to fund the current year's capital improvement projects
listed in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
The City's bond attorney, Kristin Billingsley Cooper, determines the number of bond
resolutions required based upon the purpose and classification of the bonds being issued.
Iowa state code classifies general obligation bonds as either General or Essential. General
obligation bonds classified as General are limited to $700,000 per project and are subject to
reverse referendum within 30 days of adoption of the resolution. General obligation bonds
classified as Essential do not have a $700,000 project expense cap and are not subject to
reverse referendum.
The public hearings for the 2023 General Obligation Bond issue have a total combined
issuance amount of not to exceed $9,710,000 for projects totaling $9,510,000. The
difference between the two amounts is the estimated bond issuance costs.
2023 General Obligation Bonds
Project Schedule by Hearing Type
General
General Purpose-Roof,
General Purpose- BAS,Fire Slab,
Purpose- Mercer Flooring,
Essential Terrill Mill Park Ball Generator,
Pro.# Project Name Description Type Purpose Skate Park Diamonds Festival Stage
Intall plantings within the Amedcan Legion
Amedcan Legion Rd/First Ave Road and Scott Boulevard and the First
P3989 Landscaping Project Avenue and Scott Boulevard roundabouts as Streets $ 400,000
well as street trees along American Legion
Road from Scott Boulevard to Taft Avenue.
Renovate Nature Play Area and replace
Kiwanis Park Playground& shelter at Kiwanis Park. Project also adds
R4359 Shelter Renovation concrete paths for increased accessibility Parks $ 350,000
and additional opportunities for creek
access.
Replace picinic shelter and restmoms at
Hickory Hill Park Conklin St Imp Conklin Streetentrance to Hickory Hill Park.
R4365 &MasterPlan Update Projectalso replaces the parking lot and Parks $ 400,000
driveway. Project also will include an update
tothe master Ian.
Replace playground at Happy Hollow Park.
R4371 Happy Hollow Playground Projectalso includes new concrete paths for parks $ 200,000
Replacement accessibility and improvements tothe
baseball field.
Hunters Run Park Playground& Replace playground at Hunter's Run Park.
R4375 Shelter Project also adds concrete paths for Parks $ 300,000
increased accessibility.
Replace the existing Gilbert Street Bridge
Gilbert Street Bridge over Ralston Creek. Projectwill also include
53956 removal and replacement ofslope protection, Streets $ 3,175,000
Replacement sidewalk,storm sewer,water main,roadway
paving and other related work.
Construct sidewalk along High Street
S3984 High Street&Southgate Ave between 1801 High Street and Morningside Sidewalks $ 110,000
Sidewalk Infill Drive as well as along Southgate Avenue
between 303 and 367 Southgate Avenue.
Z4406 Fire Apparatus Replacement Re Iacmentof 3 fire apparatuses. Fire Equipment $ 1,800,000
Approximately 0.8 miles of 10-foot wide from
R4387 Willow Creek Trail Replacement Benton Stto Willow Creek Drincluding a Trails $ 700,000
spur of the trail connecting to Aber Ave.
Renovation ofskatepark and addition of
Terrell Mill Skate Park concrete paths for increased accessibility.
R4372 Redevelopment Projectalso will include the addition of a Recreation $ 700,000
bicycle pump track.Enhanced site lighting
will also be included.
Mercer Park Ball Diamond Implementfield playability and spectator
R4374 Improvements enhancements,safety improvements and Recreation $ 700,000
increased accessibility.
R4381 Event Facility Improvements Renovate Riverside Festival Stage Buildings $ 300,000
Provides a natural gas generator at the
V4447 Animal Shelter Standby Animal Shelterwhich would be able to Buildings $ 110,000
Generator maintain the environment during a power
outage.
Z4410 Fire Station#1 Carpet/Tile Replace the carpet and tile flooring Buildings
lFloorina Re Iacement throughout Fire Stations. $ 85,000
Z4409 Fire Station#1 Apparatus Bay This projectwill reconstmcttue floorslab in Buildings $ 70,000
Slab Reconstruction thea aratus ba of Fire Station 1.
Fire Station#2 Roof Design and replace the 2009 patched
24412 Replacement standing seam metal roof above common Buildings $ 110,000
area living quarters.
GO Bond 2022 Project Totals $ 7,435,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 675,000
$ 9,510,000
Public Hearing Amount $ 7,610,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000
$ 9,710,000
Items To Include on Agenda
City of Iowa City, Iowa
Not to Exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds (GCP-4)
•
Public hearing on the issuance.
•
Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action.
Notice Must Be Given Pursuant to Iowa Code
Chapter 21 and the Local Rules of the City.
March 21, 2023
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, met in regular formal
session, in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at
6:00 P .M., on the above date. There were present Mayor Teague , in
the chair, and the following named Council Members:
Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Thomas
Absent: None
Vacant: None
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The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing and meeting
on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds, in order to
provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, installation, improving and equipping of city
facilities and buildings, including the animal shelter, fire stations, and Riverside Festival Stage,
for general corporate purposes, and that notice of the proposal to issue the Bonds and the right to
petition for an election had been published as provided by Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa,
and the Mayor then asked the City Clerk whether any petition had been filed in the Clerk's
Office, in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, and the Clerk reported that
no such petition had been filed, requesting that the question of issuing the Bonds be submitted to
the qualified electors of the City.
The Mayor then asked the Clerk whether any written objections had been filed by any
resident or property owner of the City to the issuance of the Bonds. The Clerk advised the
Mayor and the Council that 0 written objections had been filed. The Mayor then called for
oral objections to the issuance of the Bonds and 0 were made. Whereupon, the Mayor
declared the time for receiving oral and written objections to be closed.
(Attach here a summary of objections received or made, if any)
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing on the issuance of the Bonds to be closed.
The Council then considered the proposed action and the extent of objections thereto.
Whereupon, Council Member Taylor introduced and delivered to
the Clerk the Resolution hereinafter set out entitled "Resolution Instituting Proceedings To Take
Additional Action For The Issuance of Not to Exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds", and
moved:
that the Resolution be adopted.
to adjourn and defer action on the Resolution and the proposal to institute
— proceedings for the issuance of bonds to the meeting to be held at
.M. on the day of , 2023, at this place.
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Council Member Dunn seconded the motion. The roll was called
and the vote was,
Ayes: Alter. Bergus. Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague
Thomas
Nays: None
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the measure duly adopted.
Resolution No. 23-92
Resolution Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional Action For
The Issuance Of Not to Exceed $700,000 General Obligation
Bonds
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by law, the City Council has held a
public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the issuance of not to
exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds, for the general corporate purposes, in order to
provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, installation, improving and equipping of city
facilities and buildings, including the animal shelter, fire stations, and Riverside Festival Stage,
and has considered the extent of objections received from residents or property owners as to the
proposed issuance of Bonds; and no petition was filed calling for a referendum thereon. The
following action is now considered to be in the best interests of the City and residents thereof.
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Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby institute proceedings and take additional action
for the authorization and issuance in the manner required by law of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds, for the foregoing general corporate purposes.
Section 2. This Resolution shall serve as a declaration of official intent under Treasury
Regulation 1.150-2 and shall be maintained on file as a public record of such intent. It is
reasonably expected that the general fund moneys may be advanced from time to time for capital
expenditures which are to be paid from the proceeds of the above Bonds. The amounts so
advanced shall be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Bonds not later than eighteen months
after the initial payment of the capital expenditures or eighteen months after the property is
placed in service. Such advancements shall not exceed the amount authorized in this Resolution
unless the same are for preliminary expenditures or unless another declaration of intention is
adopted.
Passed and Approved this 21 st day of March, 2023.
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I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, do hereby certify
that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the records of the City showing
proceedings of the Council, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action taken by the
Council with respect to the matter at the meeting held on the date indicated in the attachment,
which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or rescinded in
any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held in accordance with a
notice of meeting and tentative agenda, a copy of which was timely served on each member of
the Council and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place easily accessible to the
public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of the Council pursuant to
the local rules of the Council and the provisions of Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, upon reasonable
advance notice to the public and media at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of
the meeting as required by law and with members of the public present in attendance; I further
certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of
their respective City offices as indicated therein, that no Council vacancy existed except as may
be stated in the proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or
threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the
right of the individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions.
Witness my hand and the seal of the Council hereto affixed this 21st day of
March 2023.
City erk, City of Io a City, State of o a
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Item Number: 11.f.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution authorizing the issuance of $9,710,000 General Obligation bonds, series 2023, and
levying a tax for the payment thereof.
Prepared By: Nicole Davies, Finance Director
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: To be included as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 certified
budget and levied as part of the fiscal year 2024 property
tax levy.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Iowa City (143) - Pre-Levy Proceedings 2023A GO BONDS.docx
Executive Summary:
This resolution approves the levy requirements for the 2023 General Obligation Bonds.
When the Bonds are issued, the authorizing resolution will incorporate this levy which will be
updated based on the actual rates from the sale. It is essential that the Resolution be
adopted and filed with the Johnson County Auditor prior to April 15, 2023. The Resolution
must also be adopted and filed prior to certification of the budget.
Background /Analysis:
The City issues bonds every spring to fund the current year's capital improvement projects
listed in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. The City Council is scheduled to hold
public hearings and direct the sale of the 2023 General Obligation bonds on March 21. The
City Council is scheduled to hold hearings and adopt the revised 2023 budget and the
proposed 2024 budget on April 4. The necessary City Council actions required to effect the
issuance of the 2023 GO Bonds are provided to the City by the City's bond counsel, Kristin
Billingsley Cooper of Ahlers & Cooney. This resolution satisfies the levy requirements as
required by Iowa Code Chapter 76.
Item Number: 11.g.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution approving preliminary funding recommendations under the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA)-funded Non-Profit Capacity Building Capital Grant Program.
Prepared By: Rachel Kilburg, Asst. City Manager
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Sue Dulek, Ass't. City Attorney
Fiscal Impact: The City has been allocated $18,325,190 in ARPA-SLFRF
funds. This agenda item would encumber $3 million of
those funds, to be authorized for expenditure under a
future agenda item.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: 11.28.22 Final Non Profit Capital Funding Request for Statements of
Interest.docx
Summary of Statements of Interest.pdf
NPCG Preliminary Funding Recs Reso 3.21 .23.doc
Executive Summary:
In December 2022, the City launched a Non-Profit Capacity Building Capital Grant Program
using $3 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Eight letters of interest (totaling
just over $11 million) were received and reviewed by a committee consisting of City staff and
two City Council designees. The review committee narrowed down the submissions and
invited a set of applicants in for an informational interview. Following this evaluation process,
the review committee recommends moving forward with two preliminary funding awards:
1. Free Medical Clinic - $1 million to expand and renovate clinic space and dental
operatories and make ADA accessibility improvements.
2. Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County - $2 million to seed acquisition and
renovation of a new community center in a targeted neighborhood featuring early
childhood education/care space, youth after-school programming space, and family and
neighborhood support space.
Approval of this resolution will authorize staff to work with each agency to develop a full
proposal and corresponding grant agreements, which would again require City Council
approval prior to the funding award being made.
Background /Analysis:
In 2021-22 the City of Iowa City received $18.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
State and Local Relief Funds. After dedicating several months in 2021 to gathering public
input, the City Council identified several spending priorities, one of which was a social service
needs assessment, capital planning, and related seed funding. After exploring this with other
local governments, there did not appear to be mutual interest in pursuing a regional social
service needs assessment.
With the City Council's direction, in December 2022, City staff prepared and launched a
capital grant program for Iowa City-based legacy non-profits geared towards growing
capacity to serve our community. The grant program targeted non-operational facility
improvements/expansions that would increase an organization's service capacity for the
future. $3 million in ARPA funding was allocated to the program, with the intent of funding a
small number of grants (1 — 3) with individual awards ranging from $1 million to $3 million.
The Request for Statements of Interest detailing the program details and eligibility criteria of
the Non-Profit Capacity-Building Capital Grant Program is attached.
Due the complex nature of capital grants, the Non-Profit Capacity Building Grant Program
followed a modified application process. In mid-December 2022, a Request for Statements of
Interest was issued and Statements of Interests were due by January 31 , 2023. The review
committee consisted of one representative from the City Manager's Office, three
representatives from Neighborhood Services, and two City Council members. Mayor Pro
Tem Alter and Councilor Bergus were selected by the larger City Council to serve on the
Non-Profit Capacity-Building Capital Grant program review committee.
Eight letters of interest (totaling just over $11 million) were received and reviewed based
upon the program criteria and ARPA guiding principles previously established by the City
Council. A summary of the funding requests submitted is attached. While many compelling
projects were submitted, the review committee collectively narrowed down the submissions to
invite a set of applicants in for an informational interview to learn more about the project.
Interviews were held the last week of February 2023 and the review committee reached
consensus to recommend two projects totaling $3 million be further considered for a Non-
Profit Capital Grant Program funding award:
1. Free Medical Clinic - $1 million
• Project Description: Renovate the lower level to add a reception area and five new
exam rooms for specialty care, install an ADA-compliant elevator and renovate the
existing stairwell, renovate portions of the lower-level garage space and relocate the
two dental operatories from the upper level, and repurpose the former dental operatory
space on the main level to add 2-3 additional clinic rooms and administrative office
capacity. Overall, the project would result in 7-8 additional clinic spaces, which will
enable Free Medical Clinic (FMC) to see more chronic care patients, offer more
frequent specialty care, and launch a full dental program.
• Justification: FMC staff reported that there is a 3-month waiting list for chronic care
patients and a 1-year waiting list for dental. The need is expected to grow in May 2023
when temporary pandemic-related Medicaid expansions expire. Due to the high
demand for services and current limited capacity, surveys conducted by FMC revealed
that there is a perception in the community that it is too difficult to get into Free Medical
Clinic to be seen. Furthermore, these lengthy waiting lists limit the FMC's ability to
market their services more widely. The proposed project furthers the City's equity and
racial justice priorities since FMC largely serves the uninsured population and many
immigrants and refugees. FMC staff report that volunteer practitioners are ready and
willing to fill new clinic space and FMC has a strategic goal to add a dentist to the paid
staff team. As such, this grant award will enable FMC to not only address immediate
capacity issues but also prepare for more robust free medical and dental services for
the community in the future. Due to FMC's staffing model, the renovation project would
enable immediate capacity growth without adding considerable operating expenditures.
• Funding Request/Recommendation: FMC requested a $546,000 award through their
initial Statement of Interest. The review committee invited Free Medical Clinic to
participate in a project interview. Following this interview, it was apparent to the review
committee that FMC's original request was insufficient to meet the community demand
for services and that a $1 million award would achieve the transformative, capacity-
building intent of the grant program. Preliminary recommended funding award: $1
million.
2. Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County - $2 million
• Project Description: Seeds capital campaign to acquire and renovate a new community
center located in a targeted Iowa City neighborhood, such as Towncrest. Project
features include adding at least 50 early childhood education/childcare slots and six
classrooms, satellite public library space, a computer lab classroom for adult and youth
educational programming, large multi-purpose space with kitchen, after-school
classrooms for youth development programming, a welcoming lobby with public
computer access, social gathering areas, and partnership food pantry, and private
meeting rooms and offices for staff and community partners to render services. The
project is designed to be scaled and phased based upon capital campaign outcomes.
• Justification: The proposed project responds to several public health, social,
educational, childcare, and economic inequities that were accelerated by the COVID-19
pandemic. Additionally, the proposed project aligns with several, if not most, of the Iowa
City Strategic Plan values and impact areas. Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
(NCJC) is in their 50th year of providing family support, early childhood education,
youth development, and community engagement in targeted neighborhoods. Over the
last 18 months, NCJC staff, board members, and community partnerships have been
researching and developing plans for acquiring and renovating a new Iowa City-based
community center to meet the growing need of the families they serve. By locating the
new community center in a targeted neighborhood in need, such as Towncrest, NCJC
will add childcare slots for families who receive state childcare assistance, build
capacity for middle- and high-school programming, provide satellite public library space,
create computer-skills learning opportunities, and provide space for other community
partnerships. Additionally, the center will help serve as a neighborhood organizing and
engagement hub, as demonstrated by NCJC's recent partnership with the City to
organize and launch the Wonderful Westside neighborhood association. NCJC's capital
and operational funding models allow the project to be scaled and phased over time, so
the City's grant award can be immediately applied towards the capacity-building capital
project even if the full scope of operational programming is phased in over several
years.
• Funding Request/Recommendation: NCJC requested a $3 million award to seed the
capital campaign that would ultimately fund the project. Following an informational
interview, the review committee recommends a lower funding award in order to
accommodate multiple, transformative funding awards, though we recognize this places
a larger fundraising burden on NCJC to complete the project. Preliminary
recommended funding award: $2 million.
Next Steps
Staff and the City Council designees recommend moving forward with the preliminary funding
awards of $1 million to Free Medical Clinic for renovation and expansion of clinic spaces and
dental operatories and $2 million to Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County for the
acquisition and renovation of a new community center in a targeted neighborhood location.
Upon City Council approval of this resolution and preliminary funding recommendations, staff
will work with each agency to develop a full proposal and corresponding grant agreements,
which will be brought back before council for final approval before the funding award is made.
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Request for Statements of Interest
Non-Profit Capacity Building Capital Grants
Funding Made Possible Through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local
Relief Fund
Issued: December 7, 2022
Submittals Due: January 31, 2023 (4:00 p.m.)
Purpose
The City of Iowa City aims to assist Iowa City based non-profits expand capacity to serve the public through
capital grants. Grants will be limited to capital expenditures (non-operational)and may include land or property
acquisition, facility renovations/expansions and associated soft costs.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Considered a Legacy Agency through Iowa City's annual Aid to Agencies granting process
• Have a primary mission to serve the community in the fields of housing, food security, healthcare
(including mental healthcare), and/or youth services (including childcare).
• Meet Iowa City Legacy Agency financial reporting standards
• Physically located in Iowa City at the time of submission
Grant Requirements
The City expects to award approximately$3 million in capital grants through this process. Individual grant
awards are expected to be between $1 and $3 million, however the City retains the right to determine specific
award amounts through the Statement of Interest process. Grantees will be required to meet all applicable
federal, state, and local requirements related to the proposed project and funding sources.
Successful grantees will demonstrate an ability to leverage City grant funds with other sources in order to
carry out the project with all funds being expended by October 31, 2026.
Project details must include how the funds will increase the agency's capacity to serve the public. The City
encourages applications that clearly demonstrate partnerships between multiple service providers and
funding sources through the submission of letters of support.
Statement of Interest Submission Requirements
To be considered for funding, completed Statement of Interests must be emailed to neighborhoods@iowa-
city.org or delivered in person. Emailed applications must receive a confirmation email from City staff before
the application deadline to be considered for funding. If applying in person (City Hall, Neighborhood Services
410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City), make arrangements with a Neighborhood Services representative to
ensure receipt before the deadline. Please call 319.356.5237 to make drop off arrangements prior to arrival.
Submissions due by 4:00 PM,Tuesday,January 31, 2023.
All Statements of Interest submittals must provide the following:
1. Cover letter identifying the lead applicant and if any co-applicants. Include lead organization's name,
address, and the address of the project site (if known). Provide contact information (name, title,
phone, and email) for the staff member leading the project and a general description of the project.
Include the purpose, benefits, and specific goals of the project. Demonstrate how the project serves
those in need of housing,food security, healthcare (including mental health) and/or youth services
(including childcare).
2. Description of how the project builds community resiliency following the COVID-19 pandemic by
building capacity to serve residents of the community. Specific estimates on additional services
provided as a result of the project should be submitted.
3. Provide a project budget. Include how much in City assistance you are requesting and identify both the
proposed sources and uses of funds for the total project. Identify if funds have been committed by
each funding source.
4. A preliminary timeline for execution of the project, including a date no later than October 31, 2026
when the project is estimated to be completed.
5. Most recent audit or financial statements in accordance with the City's Aid to Agency Audit Policy(see
attached).
6. Experience managing city, state or federal grant funds and demonstrated capacity to manage large
grant awards.
7. A description of all work related to the project that has been completed to date, if any, including any
secured funding, contracted professional services, property, or land acquisition, etc.
8. Any other information, including letters of support, the submitting agency deems appropriate.
Evaluation Process
All Statements of Interest that meet eligibility requirements will be evaluated by an internal team of City
officials, including representatives of City staff and City Council. The team, at their discretion, may interview
one or more of the submitting agencies to gather more information or clarify project intent or detail. The City
team will recommend to the City Council that the City work directly with one or more of the submitting
agencies to develop a full proposal based on the preliminary funding recommendations for each project.
Upon initial approval by the City Council, City staff will work with the selected agency(ies)to develop
comprehensive proposals and corresponding grant agreements for final City Council consideration.
Additional Questions
Questions regarding this Request for Information can be directed to Cassandra Gripp, Grant Specialist,
Neighborhood and Development Services, at (319) 356-5237 or CGripp@iowa-citv.orQ.
Aid to Agencies
Audit and Financial Management Policies
Audit Policy (Council approved 10-25-18):
An audit or review by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with Generally Accepted
Auditing Standards (GAAS) is required, based on the agency's total annual budget for the funded year:
• Less than $100,000— In-house year-end financial statement signed by Agency Director and Board
President. Submitted to the City within 30 days from the end of the City's fiscal year (July 1-June 30);
• $100,001-$499,999— Review by certified public accountant annually. Submitted to the City within 30
days of receipt; and
$500,000 and over—Audit level statement, annually. Submitted to the City within 30 days of receipt.
Financial Management:
Each agency should have an adequate financial management system sufficient to:
• Provide effective control over and accountability for all funds, property and other assets.
• Maintain accounting records that adequately identify the source and application of the City funds
provided to them.
Access/Retention of Records
The agency shall maintain the agreement and all financial records as it pertains to the City funds provided for
at least five years after the close-out of the grant.
Duly authorized representatives of the City shall at all reasonable times, have access to and the right to
inspect, copy, audit, and examine all financial books, records, and other documents of the funded agency, and
to make site visits and survey participants to evaluate and monitor the Agency's programs. Site visits and
participant surveys shall be done only after consultation with the Agency Director.
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Resolution no. 23-94
Resolution approving preliminary funding recommendations under the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded Non-Profit Capacity Building
Capital Grant program.
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Treasury allocated the City funds through the State and Local
Fiscal Recovery Fund ("SLFRF") as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (aka, ARPA) to meet
local needs; and
Whereas, federal regulations permit the City to make subawards with SLFRF funds for the
purpose of carrying out an eligible use under the SLFRF program; and
Whereas, impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly increase service demand
from these agencies in Iowa City and elsewhere; and
Whereas, to address capital and facility needs to respond to this demand, Council directed City
staff to conduct a Request for Statements of Interest for eligible non-profit agencies to apply for
$3 million of Non-Profit Capacity Building Capital Grants; and
Whereas, the City of Iowa City received over $11 million in requests for ARPA Non-Profit
Capacity Building Capital Grant funds; and
Whereas, City staff and Council designees have evaluated applicants and made preliminary
funding recommendations for the allocation of the $3 million of Non-Profit Capacity Building
Capital Grant funds.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The preliminary funding recommendations consisting of $1 million for Free
Medical Clinic and $2 million for Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County are
hereby adopted.
2. Staff are authorized to proceed with preparing full project proposals and
corresponding SLFRF Subrecipient Grant Agreements with each entity, to be
brought back before City Council for approval at a future formal meeting.
Passed and approved this 21 s t day of March 2023.
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It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Alter
the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent Abstain
X Alter
X Bergus
X Dunn
X Harmsen
x Taylor
x Teague
X Thomas
Item Number: 11.11h.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Resolution Adopting the Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Allocations for Fiscal Year
2023.
Prepared By: Stefanie Bowers, Human Rights Coordinator
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Sue Dulek, Assistant City Attorney
Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: The Human Rights Commission by a 5-0 vote recommends
to the City Council the following organizations for funding:
Great Plains Action Society, Wright House of Fashion,
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Community
Crisis Services, Natural Talent Music, AI-Iman Center of
Iowa, Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, and
Houses into Homes.
Attachments: SJRE resolution 2023
SJRE allocations Exhibit A .pdf
Executive Summary:
The Human Rights Commission recommends full funding for Great Plains Action Society,
Wright House of Fashion, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, and partial funding and
Community Crisis Service, Natural Talent Music, AI-Iman Center of Iowa, Center for Worker
Justice, and Houses into Homes.
Background /Analysis:
This grant opportunity is available to Iowa City-based organizations, both non and for-profit,
with the purpose of encouraging, empowering, and engaging racial equity and social justice
initiatives through programs, activities, or services that help eliminate inequities in the Iowa
City community.The City Council established the grant in 2017. Programs that address one or
more of the six priority service areas receive preference: Building Communities, Criminal
Justice, Education, Employment, Health, and Housing.The Human Rights Commission reviews
applications and then forwards its recommendations to the City Council for review and
approval. Grant requirements:
• The organization must be physically located in Iowa City.
• The proposal should seek to eliminate inequity in the community (individual,
institutional, or structural).
• The proposal must be a new project. Exception, organizations previously funded in the
last grant cycle may reapply for the same project to be funded for one additional grant
cycle.
• Governments, public schools, and colleges/universities cannot be primary applicants.
• Applicants can request no more than $25,000.
• There are no restrictions on whether applicants are for-profit or not-for-profit.
Applications were received from December 1, 2022, to January 6, 2023. Twenty submissions
were received.
A subcommittee of the Commission met on February 23, 2023, to look over the grants, and a
formal decision and recommendation was made at the Commission's February meeting date
on the 28th.
Great Plains Action Society: Great Plains Action Society will partner for the seventh
annual, Truthsgiving. A night of truth-telling, music, and laughter celebrating Indigenous
culture and history and uplifting the good in Thanksgiving, which is about family, being
thankful and celebrating the harvest season. It is also a celebration of Indigenous culture &
history and a time, to tell the truth about current issues our community faces. It decreases the
erasure and racism that indigenous folks face in Iowa City as well as provides folks with a
true understanding of what Thanksgiving is about but does not cancel the idea.
Wright House of Fashion: Wright House of Fashion will put together a social justice, racial
equity fashion experience called the Big Dream Fashion Festival. The Big Dreams Fashion
Festival will offer an entertaining, family-friendly, fun, and diverse community experience. The
festival will be an opportunity to foster healthy relationships in the diverse community and
promote overall community solidarity. The festival will highlight BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ youth
as future leaders in the community. The festival will be an excellent venue for the people of
Iowa City to have fun in a safe and entertaining way while learning more about racial and
social justice, fashion, and the opportunities available for people who have an interest in
pursuing careers in fashion and design. The project includes four weeks of model and
designer training before the fashion show. These workshops will provide the training to be a
commercial, walkway, editorial, and professional model. Each of the participants from the
workshops will participate in the Big Dream Fashion Festival.
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC): CommUNITY University (Pilot
Program) is a neighborhood-level approach that embodies all three of the Better Together
2030 guiding principles: "REPRESENTATIVE LEADERSHIP to dismantle systemic inequity
and deepen a culture of inclusion and belonging COLLABORATION among public, private,
nonprofit, neighborhood and University players to develop innovative scaled solutions
GROWTH MINDSET with the willingness to try new things —because growth and skill are
improved with effort and persistence Use Circles, Strategic Doing, Collective Impact, and
other participatory models to identify and empower solutions at the most local level. This pilot
program will launch at NCJC Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center alongside the
establishment of a Pheasant Ridge/Westwind neighborhood association. NCJC will
coordinating and host six (6), 5-week cohort learning experiences that utilize elements of the
Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) framework for participants to "heal from
the wounds of the past, to build a mutually respectful relationship, across racial and ethnic
lines that honor and value each person's humanity, and to build trusting intergenerational and
diverse community relationships that better reflect our common humanity." This framework,
expert facilitation, and collaborative nature of CommUNITY University support the building of
relationships, connecting of people, and expanding circles of engagement needed for
overcoming racial division and isolation, developing emerging neighborhood leadership, and
building both personal and political will.
Community Crisis Services: Often, immigrants face health challenges and cardiovascular
risks after relocating to America, because they are forced to adjust to new foods that have
higher carbohydrates and more preservatives. (United Way of Olmsted County) Access to
culturally appropriate foods, such as mas, dry rice, dry beans, and fresh fruits and
vegetables, can help sustain health by maintaining a more familiar, traditional diet and also
help immigrants and descendants of immigrants maintain their cultural identities. Community
Crisis Center will partner with two minority-owned businesses in Iowa City that distribute
African and Mexican foods—Alcapulco Mexican Bakery & Grocery Store and Modina African
Market. The grant funding would allow Community Crisis Services to source $1 ,000 each
month from each business for a year (totaling $24,000). If awarded, Community Crisis
Services will seek out matching funds to double the amount of food we purchase from each
of these vendors. The goal is for this initiative to result in $48,000 worth of purchases from
minority-owned businesses in Iowa City's South District while also supporting the health and
cultural identity of food-insecure individuals in our area.
Natural Talent Music: This project strives to uncover and nurture artistic talent and
expression within the South District area in Iowa City especially focusing on people of color
and international origins. This project strives to expand the diversity of performers, styles of
music, and venues in which entertainment is presented in Iowa City. The project has 3
stages:
A. Incubation of up and coming talent.
B. Concert Series.
C. Community Celebration Festival.
AI-Iman Center of Iowa:
The 1,000 Book Nook project aims to offer an alternative narrative for the children in our community.
This children's' mini library at AI-Iman Center will serve our young children (5-14 years of age)
throughout the years at no cost to them. Fiction, non-fiction, and bilingual books will be carefully
selected to provide our children with the opportunity to read and learn about characters and stories
similar to themselves. AI-Iman Center currently has a collection of 250 books that were donated over
the course of the past 4 years, but with the grant, AI-Iman Center is hoping to make a significant
difference by growing the collection to 1,000 books and greatly increasing the accessibility of the
children to the mini-library.
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa (CWJ) : As part of the Community Technology
and Education Improvement Initiative, CWJ will purchase a SMART Board for our newly built
computer lab and hire instructors to host free educational workshops for Iowa City community
members. The SMART Board will play an essential role in many of CWJ's educational
initiatives. CWJ will use the SMART Board in English as a Second Language (ESL)
workshops, tutoring program, and most workshops including entrepreneurship and computer
literacy workshops. CWJ will host 12 computer literacy workshops that will be taught in
English, but the instructors we will hire will be bilingual. The bilingual instructors will allow us
to have 4 workshops for Spanish/English speakers, 4 for Arabic/English speakers, and 4 for
French/English speakers.
Houses into Homes: While the substance of our volunteer academy has remained the
same, as planned last year Houses into Homes convened an advisory committee over the
summer to help create the Youth Volunteer Academy (YVA). This group met twice, in June
and July, and they formed a curriculum subcommittee, which met three times and created a
weekly curriculum that incorporates Houses into Homes' work turning shelter into a home.
The curriculum also visits important topics connected to social justice, starting with trust-
building and an examination of identity. Other topics are stereotypes/prejudice, ACES;
historical systems of oppression; the power of language; cycles of poverty, eviction, domestic
violence; privilege; equity/inequity; microaggressions, and implicit bias. The vision of the YVA
is to foster social justice-centered leaders, and the academy will end with students writing
their personal mission and vision statements.
Prepared by:Stefanie Bowers, Human Rights Coordinator,Office of Equity&Human Rights,410 E.Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240(319)
356-5022.
DEFERRED TO 4/4/2023
Resolution No.
Resolution Adopting the Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Allocations for
Fiscal Year 2023
Whereas, the City Council approved funding in the fiscal year 2023 budget for Racial Equity and Social
Justice ("RESJ") Grants for community-based organizations to build capacity to address social justice
and racial equity; and
Whereas, the City has disseminated the RESJ Grant applications to Iowa City organizations; and
Whereas, the City has received 20 applications for the RESJ Grant for fiscal year 2023; and
Whereas, the Human Rights Commission held a meeting to discuss and review applications
regarding the allocation of funds for the RESJ Grant for fiscal year 2023; and
Whereas, the Human Rights Commission has recommended that the allocations set forth in Exhibit
A be approved; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the RESJ Grant allocations have a public purpose and the public
interest will be served by the adoption of the fiscal year 2023 RESJ Grant allocations.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The allocation of fiscal year 2023 RESJ Grant funds attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby
approved and adopted.
2. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute, terminate, or amend RESJ
Grant agreements executed in connection with the allocation of public funds.
Passed and approved this day of , 2023.
Mayor
Approved by
Attest:
City Clerk City Attorney's Office
(Sue Dulek— 03/13/2023)
It was moved by and seconded by the Resolution be adopted,
and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays: Absent:
Alter
Bergus
Dunn
Harmsen
Taylor
Teague
Thomas
EXHIBIT A
Great Plains Action Society $6,000.00 6000
Wright House of Fashion $25,000.00 25000
Natural Talent Music $23,725.00 14500
AI-Iman Center of Iowa $15,000.00 7500
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa $13,528.80 7000
Houses Into Homes $15,000.00 10000
Community Crisis Services $24,000.00 14500
Neighborhood Center of Johnson County $15,500.00 15500
Help Hope and love Foundation $25,000.00 0
Iowa City Area Development Group $25,000.00 0
Iowa City Area Business Partnership $23,500.00 0
Immigrant Analytics $16,175.00 0
Better Together 2030 $18,500.00 0
Sudanese American Community Services in Iowa $10,000.00 0
Systems Unlimited $5,823.00 0
Enihakole Ministries $20,965.00 0
African Resources Center International $24,000.00 0
IC Compassion $22,250.00 0
I.C. Pilates $25,000.00 0
$329,966.80 $100,000.00