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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-10 Resolution ~. \\~~~ i , ffi.J.&, RESOLUTION NO. 92-298 RESOLUTION ACCEPI'ING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR WIlSTroRT PWA (I.'lNRD) WHEREAS, the Engineering Division baa certified that the following improvements have been completed in accordancs with the plans and specifications of the City of Iowa City, Storm sswsr and water main :l:mprovements for Hestport Plaza (I.'lNRD) as conntructed by Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc _ of Cedar Rapids, IOlla. Paving improvements for Weat:port Plaza (I.'lNRD) as constructed by Streb Conntruction Co., Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. WHEREAS, maintenancs bonda have been filed in the City Clerk"s office, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Iowa 'City, Iowa, that said improvements bs hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa. It was moved by Ambrisco and seconded by Horowitz that the resolution BS read be adopted, and upon roll call there wsre: AYES.:. !lAm;, ABSENT: x X- X- X- X- _ AMERISCO _ COURTNEY _ HOROWITZ _ KUBBY _ LARSON ~ McOONALD _ NOVICK X- Passed and approved this lOthday of November , 1992. ~ MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM A'ITEST: /)1e.~J .f idMJ CITY CLERK \ City Attorney"s 0 B:\RBB\ACBBWIP.GD ~,,()(P , ~. \b0 ~A... CITY OF IOWA CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT November 3, 1992 Honorable Mayor and City Council Iowa City, Iowa RE: Westport Plaza (LSNRD) Dear Honorable Mayor and Counoilperaons: I hereby certify that the construction of the storm sewer, water main, and paving improvements for Westport Plaza (LSNRD) has been completed in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications of the Engineering Division of the City of Iowa City. The required maintenance bonds are on file in the City Clerk"s office for the storm sewer and water main improvements constructed by Dave Schmitt Conatruction Co., Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and for the paving improvements constructed by Streb Construction Co., Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. I recommend that the above-referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City. Sincerely, p~~ Richard A. Fosse, P,E. City Engineer b:\council\engblnk2.rpt ~IO EAST WASIlINOTON STREET' IOWA CITY, IOWA SZHO.II26. (lit) 3H.5000. FA" (l191 356.5009 ~'1 Cf, .. ";"".., ":1 'I , i " :'., , , I I , i I , I I ( I I I I I I' i .' '.'. . !', ~. " "j I , , , J defJ-tJ RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE IOWA CI1Y HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN. 17/1 WHEREAS, the City contracted with Svendsen Tyier, Inc, to prepare the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan under the direction of the Iowa City Historic Preservation CommIssion; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan sets forth policies to guide Iowa City In Identifying, protecting and properly developing Its historic resources; and WHEREAS, the Plan Incorporates the concerns and suggestions of citizens raised at numerous public meetIngs as well as the results of a survey of residents In older neighborhoods and Interviews with community and neighborhood leaders; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission has recommended that the City Council adopt the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adoption of said Plan Is In the public Interest. , , , ,0 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan Is hereby adopted as a guide to assist Iowa City In Identl~lng, protecting and properly developing its historic resources. It was moved by adopted, and upon roll call there were: and seconded by ! the Resolution be 'I AYES: ABSENT: NAYS: Ambrlsco Courtney Horowitz Kubby Larson McDonald Novick , i Passed and approved this day of ,1992, MAYOR ATTEST: CI1Y CLERK Approved by " 'I . j " .'Ll :, I', }(L__. City Attorney's Oftlce I CO I' "/'/ -(,. ./ ppdadmlnlhlstplan,res ~'1~ 0 ' -" I , , ( Ix " ~ #Wd RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY INCORPO. RATING THE IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGIES. /~4' WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City contracted with Svendsen Tyler, Inc, to prepare the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan under the direction of the Iowa City Historic Pr~servatlon Commission; and ! , :. ',' WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan sets forth policies to guide Iowa City In Identifying, protecting and properly developing Its historic resources; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan Executive Summary and Neighborhood Strategies summarize those policies; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Iowa City Historic Preservation Pian Executive Summary and Neighborhood Strategies and recommended that said documents be Incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, It Is In the public interest to incorporate said documents Into the Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Is hereby amended to Include the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan Executive Summary and Neighborhood Strategies, , i I , " It was moved by and upon roll call there were: and seconded by the Resolution be adopted, AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Ambrlsco Courtney Horowitz Kubby Larson McDonald Novick Passed and approved this day of , t992. MAYOR Approved by AlTEST: CITY CLERK -:~?.. L. , /" ,/ ' 1 " --~I '/ :J-.-. ppdadminlcompplan,res ,)~~i "-. , .' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: November 5, 1992 To: Iowa City City Council ~., From: \.;t Douglas Russell, Chairperson, Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission Re: Historic Preservation Plan The purpose of this memorandum is to respond to issues regarding the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan raised at the October 27, 1992, City Council meeting, to answer certain questions raised by the public concerning the plan, and to present additional information explanatory of the plan. We realize that we cannot reconcile the proposed plan with the views of persons who are philosophically opposed to government regulation of land use. It must be pointed out that all of our community is already regulated by the zoning ordinance, and the Council, through the creation of historic districts, has elected to support historic preservation and to regulate historic properties as a policy goal. We believe that in addition to the support of those who spoke in favor of the plan at the public hearin,g, there is support for historic preservation from the community. This support was evident in a survey distributed to 1,783 households in older neighborhoods early on in the planning process. Results of this survey showed a positive attitude about preservation. Approximately 61 % of the respondents felt that their neighborhood was historic 120% disagreed, 19% had no opinion); 62% felt that regulation by the Historic Preservation Commission of major exterior building changes and demolitions would be valuable and would improve the appearance and quality of neighborhoods (17% disagreed and 22% had no opinion); 78% believed that designation of a neighborhood as a historic district would improve the value of properties, whereas only 6% thought it would reduce property values, 79% thought it would improve the sense of neighborhood, 83% thought it would encourage property owners to improve their homes and 72% felt it that would help increase the number of owner-occupied structures; 75% affirmed the idea of having neighborhood associations active in their area, [From: Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan, Appendix J: Neighborhood Survey Analysis! The discussion from the few opponents who appeared at the public hearing focused on regulations as they relate to major or minor improvements to structures in historic districts. We would like to point out that the regulatory aspects described in the plan are only a smell part of the overall Historic Preservation Plan. The plan contains ten goals; only goals #2 and #10 regarding legislation and neighborhood strategies make reference to regulation. Other goals deal with identifying historic structures so that methods of protecting these can be offered in terms of regulation or Incentives, and perhaps more importantly identifying what's not historic so that the community and neighborhoods do not call for the regulation of such structures. It should be noted that there are relatively few areas of Iowa City which are viewed as candidates for potential designation as historic districts in the future: For example, on the north side only, Brown Street and Bella Vista are proposed for historic districts, J~ J;).. 2 There are many other equally important portions of the plan. Among these are proposals for establishing economic incentives, providing technical assistance, strengthening historic preservation education programs, and developing private support and commitment for preservation undertakings, maintaining and strengthening partnership among government agencies at allleveis, increased dialogue and communication with the University of Iowa, renewed focus on heritage tourism, regular review and evaluation of historic preservation activities, and perhaps most importantly, the plan focuses on neighborhood strategies to preserve the quality of life in Iowa City's neighborhoods. The Commission views this plan as a neighborhood conservation plan as much as a historic preservation plan. If the plan is fully implemented, only small areas of the city will be added to our historic districts. Other older neighborhoods will be given the protection of conservation districts. Conservation districts are quite different from historic districts in that only demolition and new construction activities would be reviewed la detailed description of conservation districts is found on the bottom of page 68 of the Plan). Activities by individual property owners pertaining to existing buildings would not be reviewed. The intent of the conservation district is to assure that alternatives are considered before historic buildings are demolished. In many cases, buildings in conservation districts would not be historic, and we would anticipate little discussion if they are proposed for demolition. The conservation district would help assure that the new buildings built in these older neighborhoods are sensitive in design in relationship to their neighbors. The Commission and several citizens who participated in the planning process have stressed the need to preserve the character of our older neighborhoods as a means of protecting an important aspect of the quality of life offered by our city. The concept of conservation districts was designed to implement this goal. The Pian~ing and Zoning Commission particularly endorsed the idea of conservation districts as a means to minimize neighborhood conflicts regarding demolition and redevelopment. Much of the criticism of the plan focused on Appendix N. Appendix N is a memorandum from Brad White, Vice President of Clarion Associates, Inc., a consultant on the Historic Preservation Plan. The memorandum contains a review of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Ordinance and information concerning ordinances in other communities. It should be viewed as part of the working papers for the Historic Preservation Commission and part of the supporting documents of the plan. The specifics of Appendix N have not been endorsed by the Commission. They should be viewed as among the alternatives that the Commission and the City Attorney's Office will consider when drafting potential revisions to the Historic Preservation Ordinance. By adopting the Plan, the City is not committed to enacting any of the specifics described in Appendix N. To clarify the purpose of Appendix N, we recommend adding the following introduction to it: Introduction to Appendix N: As a part of the development of a historic preservation plan for Iowa city, Clarion Associates, Inc. was asked to review the current historic preservation ordinance and zoning practices that affect historic structures and make recommendations about potential amendments where appropriate. Brad White with Clarion Associates met with City planning and legal staff, members of the Jf~~ 3 Historic Preservation Commission, and other City officials and community representatives in November, 1991. The memorandum which follows represents Mr. White's appraisal of Iowa City's ordinance and outlines potential means for dealing with issues which were identified during the planning process. This memorandum represents a list of options which may be considered at some future date by the Historic Preservation Commission and the City Council. Adoption of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Pian does not obligate the City to adopt the specifics described in the memorandum. Adoption of any of the measures discussed will require significant public discussion and evaluation. Questions have been raised as to how the adoption of the Historic Preservation Plan will affect elderly property owners. The current historic preservation ordinance has little effect on elderly property owners. The current ordinance (and any revisions anticipated by the Commission) only requires review of home improvement projects where the property owner has already decided to invest in alteration of their buildings. In general, the elderly property owners do not add on to their homes, they do not require the addition of family rooms or decks, and therefore will not be coming before the Commission for review. Routine maintenance, painting, landscaping, gutters and roof repairs are not regulated by the Historic Preservation Ordinance. No interior modifications to a building are regulated. In some of the cases which the Commission has reviewed in the Woodlawn or Summit Street historic districts, the Commission's suggestions have actually saved property owners money by providing less costly alternatives to the originally proposed work. For example, this past year the owner ot the Fairall house, the oldest house on Summit Street, proposed to correct a roof and gutter problem by building a false roof over the current roof of the house. The Commission was concerned that the addition of this second roof would greatly alter the original appearance of the house. Sue Licht, an architect who serves on the Commission, suggested two alternative methods for solving the roof/gutter problem that did not require the construction of a second roof. The contractor for the homeowner used one of these solutions and actually saved approximately $2,000 on the project. In the end the home owner saved money and an important historic structure was not greatly altered. In general,remodeling and additions, when done according to historic preservation guidelines, neither cost more nor are more likely to cause economic hardship than inappropriate work. The Historic Preservation Commission is appointed by the Council and serves at your pleasure. A Commission which the City Council finds to be unreasonable can be easily overruled. Given the dedication and makeup of the Historic Preservation Commission, however, such concerns seem to be unwarranted. It should also be remembered that each historic district has one representative on the Historic Preservation Commission. Joyce Barrett and Jay Semel, the Woodlawn and Summit Street representatives, have served as valuable liaisons between their neighborhoods and the Commission and have kept us in touch with the views of the district property owners. We see no reason for a change in this track record. A great deal of time and effort by many citizens has gone into the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan. We believe that our future efforts for the benefit of our community depend on the plan being approved. Passing the plan will give us and individual citizens better access to funding from the State Historical Society for grants for the necessary surveys of Iowa City ~ '1,;1.;)-. -. I I , 4 neighborhoods to identiiy our historic resources, The State Historical Society has indicated that without the plan in place, these funds will be less available. We would like to focus our energies in the near future on additional survey work, grant applications, provision of technical assistance to property owners and continuing education efforts. We are hopeful that the next historic district nomination will be forwarded to the Council in 1993. The Commission urges the City Council to act promptly on its two part request, First, we request that the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan be adopted. Second, we, along with the Planning and Zoning Commission, believe that the neighborhood strategies and executive summary documents should be made part of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, We hope that this could be done in the current calendar year. Please feel free to contact Bob Miklo at the Department of Planning and Community Development (356-5240), Doug Russell (351-5610), or any members of the Historic Preservation Commission with questions or concerns. ppcladmn\hpplen,mmo , , JI/~ .1> .. ,.' -. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 1. Q: Does the Plan create any new historic districts? A. No, the Plan creates no new districts and does not change current city laws or zoning requirements. 2. Q: Does the Plan list as a goal the designation of the entire north side as a historic district? A: No. Only Brown Street and Bella Vista Place are mentioned as possible historic districts in the future. The r~st of the north side is not included. 3. Q: How many areas of Iowa City may be considered as possible sites for new historic districts? A: Parts of Brown Street. Bella Vista Place, Goosetown, College Hill, East Court Street and additional portions of Summit Street may be considered as historic districts for the future. This will depend on surveys of the historic nature of the buildings anp the wishes of the property owners. At present, the downtown, the Dubuque Street Corridor, the near north side, Manville Heights, Kirkwood Avenue, the near south side, and Melrose Avenue are not considered appropriate as historic districts. Areas of Iowa City not mentioned above are not expected to be a subject matter of the Historic Preservation Commission or the long-range plan for the foreseeable future. 4. Q: How many areas of Iowa City ere presently designated as historic districts? A: Two. Woodlawn and South Summit Street were designated in 1983. 5. Q: Does the Plan create any new regulations or impose any fines or penalties? A: No. 6. Q: Does the Plan create any conservation districts? A: No. 7. Q: What is a conservation district? A: As proposed in the Plan, a conservation district would be an overlay zoning district, which would require City review before a building within the district could be demolished. Design review would also be required for new buildings within the districts to help assure that new construction is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. :i. JI~. -.. 2 8. Q: Does the Plan list as a goal the creation of conservation districts to help preserve our present neighborhoods? A: Yes. Portions of the Downtown, Dubuque Street, the North Side, Goosetown. the College Hill and Longfellow neighborhoods and Manville Heights are listed as possible areas for consideration as conservation districts. 9. Q: Does the Plan create any municipal landmark ordinance or designate any buildings in Iowa City as landmarks? A: No. 10. Q: Does the Plan list as a goal the creation of a landmark ordinance so that certain individual buildings in Iowa City could evidentially receive the same protection as a historic district? A: Yes. 11. Q: If the Plan is adopted willi have a right to a public hearing before my property is effected in any way? A: Yes. You would have a right to a public hearing with the Historic Preservation Commission, a second hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission, and a third with the Iowa City City Council before any legislative action is teken to change present laws. . 12. Q: Does the present ordinance provide for economic hardship exceptions or special merit exceptions? A: No. These are not in the ordinance now. Tha Commission may recommend these exceptions to the Council as amendments to the ordinance in the future. At present. no financial disclosures of any kind must be made by Iowa Citisns to the Commission, whether they live in or outside of historic districts, 13. Q: Is Appendix N of the Plan a real agenda for the Historic Preservation Commis- sion and City government to reguiate my property in the future? A: No. The Appendix N is the report of a legal consultant to the Historic Preservation Commission. The consultant was asked to review the Historic Preservation Ordinances in other communities and to report back whet other communities do in this line. His memorandum should be considered as part of . the background material of the Preservation Plan. Appendix N has not been adopted by the Preservation Commission as legislative recommendations for the City Council. e2l/~ . -. 3 14. Q: What added regulations are there if my property is located in a historic district? A: When an owner of a building is a historic district wishes to make exterior alterations which require a building permit, a demolition permit or a moving permit, a certificate of appropriateness is required. A certificate is issued after the Commission has reviewed the project and determined that the proposed changes are in keeping with the character of the property and the surrounding district. The review process generally takes less than two weeks. In addition, the certificate of appropriateness is only required for exterior alterations visible from the street or adjacent properties. For projects on the inside of the building or which do not require a building permit, such e painting, the installation of gutters or routine maintenance, no certificate is required. 15. Q: Does the Preservation Commission have a track record of approving or disapproving applications for certificates of appropriateness? A: Since the Commission was created in 1982,22% of the property owners on Summit Street applied for certificates of appropriateness. All were approved. In the Woodlawn district, 50% of the property owners have applied for certificates of appropriateness. All were approved, 1.6. Q: If my property is in a historic district, willi have to fix it up or restore it? A: No. Having a property in a historic district does not prevent private property owners from making changes or force owners to make improvements to their property. It does not limit the use of the building, require owners to erect plaques, or to make the property accessible or open to the public. 17. Q: Are there any restrictions on the sale of a property in a historic district? A: No. 18. Q: Are there any restrictions on whether my house or property can be rented or leased? A: No. 19. Q: Will the City tell me what color I paint my house? A: No. Painting is not subject to review by the Historic Preservation Commission. 20. Q: If my property is in a historic district, will I have to get permission of the Commission to landscape the property or erect fences? A: No, ~.-.. ';'1~ 4 21. Q: If I don't like the decision of the Commission regarding my remodeling project, what can I do? A: You may appeal to the City Council. 22. Q: Will the value of my property decrease or increase with historic designation? A: Many considerations determine the value of a home, but locally and nationally homes located in historic zones have proven to increase in desirability and value, 23. Q: If my house is in a historic district, do I have any special privileges? A: Yes. You help increase the public awareness of historic buildings and promote a sense of pride in past achievements. It offers protection from inappropriate demolitions or alterations by a neighbor. In the past, Federal and State grants have targeted historic houses and particularly houses that help make up a historic district. 24. Q: Are there any tax advantages for owning a house in an Iowa City historic district? A: The state Legislature passed a tax abatement law. It holds back increases in property taxes resulting from renovating and thereby increasing value from which taxes are determined. This laW has yet to be accepted by the Johnson County Boerd of Supervisors, If your property is a business or rental property and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, you may be eligible for federal tax credits for money spent on rehabilitation work. 25. Q: How would the adoption of the Historic Preservation Plan 'benefit me and my neighbors? A: The plan will assist the Historic Preservation Commission in identifying historic areas and also buildings in Iowa City end preserving them for future genera- tions. The plan contains goals to create economic incentives to encourage the preservation of historic structures. The overall mission of the plan is to preserve and improve the quality of life of Iowa City. 26. Q: What good does it do me if my property is located in a historic or conservation district? A: District designation would protect you from inappropriate, neighborhood busting development of property adjacent to yours. It may also help to increase the value of your property and make funding available for renovating your building. ppdadtrinU1ppllll.q&. .2y~, '-. . CONVENTION 4 !~~Mm ~ Jl; E."',h'"". s,~" S",. ,"0 ,."" ""'~ m""" II .",."" . VISITORS BUREAU .. November 6, 1992 Iowa City Cily Council Members 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Council; It is important to recognize that local history becomes farther removed from us each day, and that preserving our history in a deliberate and thoughtful process is essential for the continuing enhancement of our community. I feel strongly that the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan prepared by Svendsen Tyler, Inc. should be adopted for two reasons: 1) As a thirty year resident of Iowa City, I have seen a lot of history (my hlstoryl) knocked down and bulldozed away. The Plan could serve as your gUide to the oft heart rending decisions that are made when considering whether or not to spare an historic building or the integrity of a neighborhood. The burden of such difficult decisions should lie In the policies recommended in the plan. 2) As a full.time promoter of Iowa City, I have the opportunity to hear from outside visitors about the special qualities of Iowa City. The history associated with our status as the first permanent state capital, the quaint, small.town buildings, the numerous neighborhood parks, and scattered historical homes and buildings are frequently mentioned as highlights of visitors experiences in Iowa City. In their historical context they help 10 tell the story of this once.capital of the state of Iowa. Progress and growth are as vital to the future of our community as the correct historic preservation of the past. Very sincerely, Wendy Roe' Executive Director HOO.2Hl.6i92 l 19.1JH.99;H (FAX) J'I~ ' ". ~. Mercy Hospital RECEIVr.~ . S 1992 500 e. M8Il<.1 Slreel' Iowa City, IA 52245 13191339-0300 November 4, 1992 Mr. Douglas Russell, Chairperson Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission 402 Iowa Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Russell, to'f:l/~,jj.. i;J1 I am writing on behalf of Mercy Hospital in reference to the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission's Plan to protect and preserve the city's historic 'resources. Mercy Hospital has been an important neighbor on Iowa City's northside since it relocated to this site in 1885. We have a historic commitment to the neighborhood. The hospital also has a strong commitment to the community we serve as a quality health care provider and as Iowa City's largest private employer. It is of concern to us that although research and interviews have been conducted over the past two years, Mercy has not been included in any discussions. We feel it is extremely important that we be involved in this planning process and we offer support in this area. Mercy Hospital is Iowa City's community hospital. We are constantly responding to the needs of people by expanding and refining our services. Although the preservation plan does not specifically include the area surrounding Mercy we understand the conservation plan would potentially affect our plans for the future. This is of great concern to Mercy. We would appreciate the opportunity to work with the Historic Preservation Commission. SJ?~~~2 ~~ Richard C. Breon President & Chief Executive Officer cc: Iowa City City Council v C ]a~~ .".....MIft'/t"""low.ON c2l/J~i '-. . j,r:' .. ~'.1r~{:.' : ~ ~ :: \. . , . Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission 181181 mmm 410 E. WI,hlnllo. 51. Iowa City, 10.. 52240 . November 5, 1992 Richard C. Breon President & Chief Executive Officer Mercy Hospital 500 E. Market Street lowe City, IA 52245 Dear Mr. Breon: I appreciate your offer to work with the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, and regret that our consultant didn't interview you early in the planning process for the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan. Given the Importance of Mercy Hospitel to the Northside Neighborhood and the city at large, I believe that it was an oversight to not have included you in our discussions. Your advice and support regarding the implementation of the preservation plan is crucial. After speaking to Edie Weaver on October 27 at the public hearing regarding the Historic Preservation Plan, I instructed our consultant, Marlys Svendsen, to arrange an interview with representatives of the hospital. If she hasn't already done so, Ms. Svendsen should be requesting en interview this week. In the meantime, if you heve any questions or concerns regarding the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, ~l\.~ Douglas Russell, Chairperson Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission cc: Iowa City City Council nllm.r:v Jl/~' --. \\ (l1-ft; o RESOLUTION NO. 92-299 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RELEASE FOR A PORTION OF LOT 8, WEST SIDE PARK ADDITION WHEREAS, on September 17, 1991, the City Councli passed and approved Ordinance No. 91- 3507 which conditionally rezoned certain property located In West Side Park, an addition to the City of Iowa City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said Ordinance, the City entered Into a Conditional Zoning Agreement with Smith-Moreland Properties (hereinafter 'applicant"); and WHEREAS, the Conditional Zoning Agreement creates a lien against a portion of the rezoned property in the event the City exercises its option to conslruct certain walkways required In the northwest and northeast corners of West Side Park Addition; and WHEREAS, this potential lien places a cloud on the title of certain lots in West Side Park Addition and hinders the marketing of permanent financing for said lols through the secondary mortgage market; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested that the City release its potential lien on the south 13.39 feet of Lot 8 so that the applicant can complete the sale of that portion of Lot 8; and WHEREAS, the aliached special release would remove the cloud on the title to the south 13.39 feet of Lot 8, whlie protecting the City by retaining the potential lien on the remaining portion of Lot 8 and several other lots in West Side Park Addition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT the Mayor Is hereby authorized to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached special release which releases the south 13.39 feet of Lot 8 from the potenttal walkway lien created by the Conditional Zoning Agreement. This release shall be recorded In the Johnson County Recorder's Office at the applicant's expense. It was moved by Novi ok and seconded by adopted, and upon roll call there were: Tnl"Qnn the Resolution be AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: --X..- ~ ----L- X X Ambrisco Courtney Horowitz Kubby Larson x McDonald Novick ---r- J'I~~ .., Passed and approved lhis 10th day of November , 1992. ~- Approved by ATTEST: ~A~ ,f. ~ CI CLERK {;..J :gcfL-- City Altorney's Office lilt- /7';;... ~'1f~ . "i ., , ' ; :i . ,! J ~ ? i j ! , I r -. SPECIAL RELEASE The City of Iowa City, Iowa, hereby release the following-described property In Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa: The south 13.39 feet of LotB, West Side Park, an Addillon to the CI1y of Iowa CI1y, according to the pial thereof recorded In Book 24, Page 45, Plat Records of Johnson Coun1y Recorder's Office, from the potential lien for walkway construcllon arising from Ordinance No. 91-3507, passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City on September 17, 1991, recorded In Book 1281, Page 179, and the Condillonal Zoning Agreement executed pursuant to said Ordinance, It Is expressly understood that the walkway construction obllgallon, and potential lien arising from the Conditional Zoning Agreement shall remain In full force and effect on all the remaining portion of Lot 8 and Lots 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15, West Side Park Addition. City of Iowa Ci1y B Oarrel G. Courtney, Ma r Attest:.~ ~ ..111M) Marian K. Karr, City Clerk STATE OF IOWA ) ) SS: JOHNSON COUNTY ) NoUt,J,e.. On this NP' day of eeteb9f, 1992, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in nd for said Coun1y, In said State, personally appeared Oarrel G. Courtney and Marian K. Karr, 10 me personally known, who being be me duiy sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and CI1y Clerk, respecllvely of said municipal corporallon execullng the foregoing instrument; that the seal affixed thereto Is the seal of said municipal corporation; that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said municipal corporallon by authority of City council of said municipal corporallon; and that the Darrel G, Courtney and Marian K Karr acknowledged that execullon of seld instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said municipal corporation and by them voluntarily executed. Approved By ~l1L 'rQ\'""tr Notary Pubilc In and for the State of Iowa .J}n / jtl1d-.. J~~;J... --- ..... ~, RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RELEASE FOR A PORTION OF LOT 8, WEST SIDE PARK ADDITION WHE S, on Seplember 17, 1991, lhe City Council passed and approved Ordinance No, 91- 3507 Ich conditionally rezoned certain property located In West SidZPark, n'addition to the City of I a City; and WHEREAS, p suant 10 said Ordinance, the City entered into a Co ional Zoning Agreement with Smith.More nd Properties (hereinafter "applicant"); and WHEREAS, lhe Con i ional Zoning Agreemenl creates a lie against a portion of the rezoned property In lhe event Iii City exercises its opllon 10 cons cl certain walkways required in the northwest and northeast rners of West Side Park Ad Ion; and WHEREAS, this potential lien aces a cloud on lhe . e of certain 101s In West Side Park Addition and hinders the marketing of pe anenl financin or said lots through the secondary mortgage markel; and WHEREAS, the applicant has reques lhat e City release Its potential lien on the south 13,39 feet of Lot 8 so that the appilcant can plete the sale of that portion of Lot 8; and WHEREAS, the attached special rei se w uld remove the cloud on the title to the south 13,39 feet of Lot 8, while protecting the ty by reI nlng the potenllallien on lhe remaining portion of Lot 8 and several other lots In ~ st Side Par ddition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 8ESOLVED BY THE ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT lhe Mayor Is pereby authorized to exe ute and the City Clerk to attest lhe attached special release Whlchtleases the south 13.39 fee of Lot 8 from the potential walkway lien created by the Conditi, nal Zoning Agreement This lease shall be recorded In the Johnson County Recorder'S} Ice atlhe applicant's expense, ! I it was moved by and seconded by the Resolution be adopted, and J'pon roll call there were: ,I ! , / AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: , ! , / A brisco "- Courtf1,ey Horowitz, Kubby "'- Larson McDonald Novick ."','. ,tlf'lJ.. ' -. \1- rn.l-'} RESOLUTION NO. 92-300 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN WILLOWBROOKE POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR TEMPORARY LOCATION OF A BUS SHELTER ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHEREAS, the Inlersectlon of West Benton and Mormon Trek In Iowa City, Iowa, carries considerable vehicular traffic, which at times conflicts with bus passengers attempting to reach the bus stop localed al the northeast corner of said intersection; and WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City wishes to Install a bus sheller at the northeast corner of said intersection in order to ameliorate the vehicular/passenger conflicts and 10 protect passengers from Inclement wealher; and WHEREAS, the width of lhe City-owned right-or.way at said Inlersectlon Is insufficient to accommodate a bus shelter; and WHEREAS, the adjoining property owner, Wlllowbrooke Pointe Condominium Association, Is willing to permit the City to Install a concrete pad and bus shelter, which shelter may later be removed, If necessary; and WHEREAS, It Is In lhe public Interest to enter Into an agreement specifying the terms and condillons for temporary use ofWillowbrooke polnte Condominium Association's private property for the placement of a bus shelter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1 The Mayor Is hereby authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the Agreement Between Willowbrooke Polnte Condominium Association and City of Iowa City for Temporary Location of a Bus Shelter on Private Property, a copy of which Is attached hereto. 2, The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this resolution and an executed copy or lhe Agreement In the Johnson County Recorder's Office, at the City's expense, (}~~3 ., -. 11 was moved by Novick and seconded by adopted, and upon roll call there were: Larson the Resolution be AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: .A- ...!.- .lL- .lL- X Ambrisco Courtney Horowitz Kubby Larson X McDonald Novick .A- Passed and approved lhls 10th day of Novemhpr , 1992, ~ A1TEST:~~N) I! JI-uJ CITY CLER Approved by ~ OM $U1----> 1I0rney's Office Ii h)') av . ' I . I I r' , ~'I'/3 . . t I . ' -. AGREEMENT BETWEEN WILLOWBROOKE POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AND CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR TEMPORARY LOCATfON OF A BUS SHELTER ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHEREAS, the Intersection of West Benton and Mormon Trek In Iowa City, Iowa carries considerable vehicular lraffic, which at times conflicts with bus passenger traffic In their attempt to reach the bus stop, located at lhe northeast corner of said Intersection; and . '" (, WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City wishes to Install a bus shelter at the northeast corner of Benton Street and Mormon Trek In Iowa Cily, Iowa, in order to provide protecllon againsl the Iowa weather; and WHEREAS, the width of City-owned right-of-way al said Intersection Is Insufficient to install a bus sheller In order 10 prolecl bus passengers; and WHEREAS, the adjoining property owners, namely Willowbrooke Polnte Condominium Association, are willing to enter Into an agreement with the City of Iowa City, to permit the City's installallon of a concrete pad and a bus sheller, which sheller may later be removed, If , '. necessary; and WHEREAS, it Is In the public interest of the City of Iowa City and Willowbrooke Pointe Condominium Association to enter into an agreement, setting forth the lerms and conditions of such temporary use of private property for public use, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises herein, parties agree as follows: J~~3 -. 2 1, The City of Iowa City ("City") desires 10 install a concrete pad and bus shelter at the northeast corner of West Benton Street and Mormon Trek in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, City acknowledges lhat after review by the City Engineer and the City Traffic Engineer, lhe distance between Wesl Benton street paving and the existing sidewalk is Insufficient 10 install a bus shelter al this location. 2, Wiilowbrooke Pointe Condominium Association ("Willowbrooke Association") is the adjoining and abutiing property owner to the north of lhe proposed bus shelter location. Willowbrooke Association acknowledges herein that at a meeting on September 24, 1992, the Association's Board of Directors agreed 10 give permission to the City to construcl a concrete pad for placement of a bus shelter on Wiilowbrooke Association's land "at an appropriate polnl on West Benlon Street," see attached minutes of said Willowbrooke Association. 3. City and Willowbrooke Association agree that this intersection carries heavy vehicular traffic, lhat a bus shelter Is cleariy needed to protect passengers against Iowa weather, and that a bus shelter at the intersection of Benton Street and Mormon Trek would ameliorate vehicular/passenger conflicts In that intersection, 4, City agrees to Install a concrete pad on Willowbrooke Association's property, at a location adjacent to the existing sidewalk and IntrUding approximately 5'4" Into Willowbrooke Association's private properly, and also agrees to Install a concrete approach to the sidewalk, all as shown In lhe schematic diagram attached hereto and marked Exhibit A. City further agrees to Inslall a bus shelter on this concrele pad, and to do so during the fall of 1992, prior to Iowa's winter weather of 1992.93, ';;~~J . -- - -. I I I I , -- 3 5. Willowbrooke Assoc)alion agrees to permit the City to Install this concrete pad on Its property, as shown on Exhlbll A, and to permll placement of a bus shelter on said concrete pad, to be used by the public allarge for a period of time until this Agreement is terminated. 6, Parties agree the dislances for said area are shown on a plat portion which deslgnales slreet right-of-way for Benton and Mormon Trek and private boundary lines, which plat is marked Exhibit B and attached hereto, 7. City agrees to hold Willowbrooke Association harmless from any and all pubilc liability claims for Injury by reason of placement, location or use of said bus shelter and/or concrete pad on Willowbrooke Association's property, excepting Willowbrooke Association's own negligence. 8, Parties agree thallhe bus shelter placement and location described herein Is In the public interest; and that In the event Willowbrooke Association elects to no longer permit City use of this private property, the City agrees to remove the bus shelter, leaving the concrete pad for lhe Willowbrooke Association to do with as they so choose, In such event, Willowbrooke Association agrees to give alleast 30 calendar days written notice to the City requesting removal of the bus shelter, and City agrees to remove said bus shelter upon such written notice, Upon removal of the bus sheiler, City shall give a written release to Willowbrooke Association, releasing the private property from any and all i1ens or clouds on the property or litle to the property, ,)'1f3 '-,-._, t -, , ~. 4 9. Nothing hereIn shall be construed to require the City to perpetually relaln the bus shelter at the location herein, and City retains the option to remove or relocale the bus shelter, as transportalion needs In that area may dictale, and to terminate this Agreement. 10. This Agreement Is not assignable, and may be amended only upon mutual consent In writing by both parties, which Amendment shall be recorded, 11. In the event any portion of this Agreement is found invalid, the remaining portions shall be deemed severable and remain in full force and effect. 12. Parties agree lhalthls Agreement shall be executed In recordable form, and shall be recorded in the Johnson County Recorder's Office, at City expense. In the event of termination, City agrees to grant a Release oHhe Agreement to Willowbrooke Association, for recording in the Johnson County Recorder's Office. r -, Dated this ,I () 7}1 day of 17 M~ ,1992, CITY OF IOWA CITY WILLOWBROOKE POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION By: ~/j~ 1J1&:::!r. ~ tt-c.d.- ~~ A~"~op J!~ Attest: 7t.l~/lJ .f .gAA.J Mar an K. Karr, City Clerk Approved by ~ II/Y/l~ .2'1'13 . "~.,.,,, -'. 5 CITY'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY ) On lhis ID -rH- day of I\JDlJ~"J" ~ , 19~, before me, Sood..ll." ~,.o\- , a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personaliy appeared Darrel G. Courtney and Marian K. Karr, to me personally known, and, who, being by me duly sworn, did say lhat they are the Mayor and City Clerk, respeclively, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa; that the seal affixed to lhe foregoing instrument Is the corporate seal of the corporation, and that lhe Instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of the corporation, by authority of Its City Council, as contained In -(Ordl~a~ce) (Resolulion) No. qz _ ~Ol> passed (the Resolulion adopted) by the City Council, under Roll Cali No, -------9f the City Council on the Ib TU day of NDUe.mb.,. , 19~, and that Darrel G. Courtney and Marian K. Karr acknowledged lhe execulion of lhe Instrument 10 be their voluntary act and deed and the voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by it volunlarliy executed. SIlWiNu ~ Notary Public in and for lhe State of Iowa WILLOWBROOKE ASSOCIATION'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY ) On this 107/.1 day of l\)nu('N\,b... ,A,D. 19k, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public In and for the State of Iowa, personaliy appeared AM}" M, St"nI4V" and :Doyle .J.lll.r,.-, ~ ,to me personaliy known, who, being by me dUlY sworn, did say that they are the Pr.s;d..A- and Ulc~ 'lh!:d4 ri\.. , respectively, of said Association executing the within and foregoing Instrument to which this Is attached, that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of the Assoclalion by authority of Its Board of Directors; and lhat the said Pmj~'n.\.. and I);,.. Prtsid.."J as such officers acknowledged the execulion of said Instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said Association, by It and by them voluntarily executed, ~~ Notary Public In and for said County and State n:\IBga~shBller,egt ,; 'I '13 if/" \;/ Board of Directors Meeting of September 24, 1992 Minutes The Willowbrooke Board of Directors met September 24, 1992, in the Spenler condo, all members being present. Anita Spenler confirmed the expectation that the annual meeting of the Willow- brooke owners will occur in the SI. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1300 Melrose A venue, at 7:00 p.m, on Monday, October 19. A copy of the tentative agenda for the meeting is attached. At the meeting, one vote is assigned to each condo, with proxy voting a possibility. A form is attached for you to use if you want a proxy to attend the meeting and vote on your behalf, Joan Wuest, the treasurer, submitted a ten-page report concerning the receipts and expenditures of the association during the past year. If you want to see a copy, contact Joan or any other member of the Board. A summary is included among the attached materials. Among other things, Joan's report shows the cost of electricity for each building (lighting and heating the hallways) month by month, The January 1992 bills for the various buildings ranged from $29 to $S (--which suggests the need for a reminder that the rules of the association specify that hallway thermostats are to be set at 400, Anita Spenler reported on her efforts to identify persons willing to be nominated for election to the board. Most of those whom she approached declined. The tentative agenda, attached, gives a list of those willing to serve, if elected. Nominations may also be made from the floor. Considerable discussion occurred of the problem of watering our lawn during dry spells. We are all agreed that the policy pursued so far-essentially, the policy of leaving the problem up to those who volunteer to handle it-is untenable in the long run, for that puts an undue burden on Doyle Harris and a few others. We are also agreed that residents need not feel obliged to participate; they can abstain for any of several quite legitimate reasons. Neverthless, all owners have a common responsibility in relation to the problem, A theoretically possible solution is to lay pipes fitted with sprinklers around all of the buildings--perhaps doing it at the rate of one building per year for seven years. Doyle is checking into the potential cost. / I More than a year ago, the Board gave permission to the Director ofTransporta- tion for Iowa City to construct a shelter for bus passengers on association land at an appropriate point on West Benton Street, but this action of the Board was not reported in tile minutes of that time, The Board now confirms the action taken, and invites John Lundell, Iowa City's Director of Transportation, to proceed, The expectation is that he will soon have the concrete laid and that the structure will be built on the concrete base at a later time, The further expectation is that our association, along Witil Walden Place and perhaps others will be asked to contribute to the cost. ".,~.,-" - :;ff~ -. The board decided to install reflectors at appropriate points along WiIlowbrooke Lane so that those engaged in snow removal will know where the concrete ends and the lawn begins. Doyle Harris reported that a leaking pipe in the ceiling of their condo had done extensive damage, which led to the suggestion that we should all have telephone numbers available for use in such emergencies. Relevant numbers are as follows: Mulford Plumbing. . . . , . . . . , , . . Davis Heating and Air Conditioning . Beckley Electric .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Nate Moore Electric ",....".. Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric "'" Heritage Cablevision '" . . . . . , . . Water - City of Iowa City . . . . . . . . 338-8366 351-0054 683-2888 337.7152 338-3641 351-3984 356-5067 Vernon Van Dyke, Secretary The fOllowing is a personal invitation, not an action of the board: If at the upcoming owners' meeting you expect to make a motion that members ought to have an opportunity to consider in advance, I will be glad, prior to the meeting, to duplicate and distribute copies of any text that you provide. On matters of any seriousness, I assume that we don't want to spring surprises on each other. 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V)i I ./ -\ ~ ~ J . ...~ ~ .' :;.-9 ~ I ----,-...- ~ ,'-!\ ~ .~ 1 \, .. \,.... \~ '~ ~ ~ l~ .>.. ,~ ~ :~ R. ............1 , ,1'/'13 : .. t,,-, , ',:, 'I , : . .. .1 I I -. ~ il\f~ RESOLUTION NO. 92-301 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRAGr AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ArrEST CONTRAcr FOR THE CONSTRUcrION OF THE CIVIC CKNTKR llAST U)lKR LKVIlL ROODELING PROJllGr WHEREAS, McComas-Lacina Construction of Iowa City, Iowa hae submitted ths only bid as follows: Base bid of $185,652.00, Add Alternate 111 of $57,416.00 and Add Alternate 112 of $6,468.00, for the construction of the above-named project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. That the contraot for the conetruotion of the above-named project, including base bid and alternates #1 and 112, is hereby awarded to McComas-Lacina Construction of Iowa City, Iowa subject to the condition that awardee seOllre adequate performance bond, insurance certificates, and contraot compliance program statements. 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the contract for the construction of the above-named projeot, subject to the condition that awardee secure adequate perfonnance bond, insurance oertificatee, and contract compliance program statements. It wae moved by Horowitz and eeconded by Novick that the reeolution ae read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYE&;. l!AYa:. ABSENT: -4- Ambrisco Courtney Horowitz Kubby Larson ~ McDonald Novick x X- X X- -4- Paeeed and approved thie -Wtll- day of -NOllamber-, 1992. AmST~(, ~ ~~ CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM B,\RBSIAWRDCOHI ~q~q -.. I')' ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER EAST LOWER LEVEL REMODELING PROJECT Saelod proposols will bo received by the City Clerk of tho City of Iowa City, Iowa, until 10:30 A.M. on the 3rd day of November, 1992, and shall be received in the City Clerk's office no later than said date and time. Sealed proposals will bo opened immediately thereafter by the City Engineer. Bids submitted by fax machine shall not be deemed a 'sealed bid' for purposes of this Project. Proposals will be acted upon by the City Council at a meeting to be held in the Council Chambers at 7:30 P,M. on November 10, 1992, or at such later time and place as may then be scheduled. The Project will involve the following: Remodeling of approximately 5,000 square feet of the Civic Center East Lower Level, Minor demolition of existing partitions Is also required. All work is to be done in strict compliance with the plans and specifications prepared by James L. Schoenfelder, City Architect of Iowa City, Iowa, which have heretofore been approved by the City Council, and are on file for public examination in the Office of the City Clerk, Each proposal shall be completed on a form furnished by the City, and must be accompanied in a saeled envelope, separate from the one containing the proposal, by either of the following forms of bid security: 111 a certified or cashier's check drawn on a solvent Iowa bank or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States or a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United Statos, in an amount equal to 10% of the bid, or (21 a bid bond executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Iowa, in the sum of 10% of the bid. Tho bid security shall be made payable to the TREASURER OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, and shall be forfeited to the City of Iowa City in the event the successful bidder falls to enter into a contract within ten (101 calendar days and post bond satisfactory to the City insuring the faithful performance of the contract and maintenance of said Project, if required, pursuant to the provisions of this notice and the other contract documents. Checks of the lowest two or more bidders may be retained for a period of not to exceed fifteen 115) calendar days until a contract is awarded, or until rejection Is made, Other checks or bid bonds will be returned after the canvass and tabulation of bids is completed and reported to the City Council, The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond In an amount equal to ono hundred percent 1100%1 of the contract price, said bond to be issuod by a responsible surety approved by the City Council, and shall guarantee the prompt paymont of all materials and labor, and also protect and save harmless the City from all claims and damaac. of any kind caused directly or indirectly by the operolion of tho contract, and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvement for a period of one 111 year from and after its completion and formal acceptance by the City. The following limitations shall apply to this Project: Working Days: 190 Completion Date: May 30, 1993 Liquidated Damages: $0 per day AF.1 ~ ~L/tf ~. The plans, specifications and proposed contract documents may be examined at the office of the City Clerk, Copies of said plans and specifications and form of proposal blanks may be secured at the Office of Richard A, Fosse, P,E" City Engineer of Iowa City, Iowa, by bona fide bidders. A $25 refundable fee is required for each set of plans and specifications provided to bidders or other interested persons, The fee shall be in the form of a check, made payable to the City of Iowa City, Iowa, Prospective bidders are advised that the City of Iowa City desires to employ minority contractors and subcontractors on City projects. Bidders shall list on the Form of Proposal the names of persons, firms, companies or other parties with whom the bidder intends to subcontract. This list shall inciude the type of work and approximate subcontract amountlsl. The Contractor awarded the contract shall submit a list on the Form of Contract of the proposed subcontractors, together with quantities, unit prices and extended dollar amounts, If no minority business enterprises IMBEI are utilized, the Contractor shall furnish documentation of all reasonable, good faith efforts to recruit MBE's, A iisting of minority contractors is available at the City, and can be obtained from the Civil Rights Specialist at the Iowa City Civic Center by cailing 319/356.5022, By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coai produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully required under Iowa Statutes, The Iowa Reciprocal Preference Act, Section 23.21, Code of Iowa 11991 I, applies to the contract with respect to bidders who are not Iowa residents, The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and also reserves the right to waive technicalities and irregu- larities. Published upon order of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLERK _gJIca.I.ldw AF.2 i' ~4qq ~. ,!J \ I 1 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: November 6, 1992 To: City Council From: J. Schoenfelder, City Architect/Energy Coordinator Re: CIVIC CENTER EAST LOWER LEVEL REMODELING An explanation of the base bid and alternates for the CIVIC CENTER EAST LOWER LEVEL REMODELING Is as follows: Base Bid ($185,652.00) Base bid Includes complete renovation of Housing Inspection Services, the old Accounting area, the old copy center and central sorvlces areas, restrooms, corridors, and east stair. New carpeting, ceilings, walls, HV AC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) equipment and distribution system, and electrical wiring, panels and lighting will be Installed. Add Alternate #1 ($57,416.00) Add Alternate #1 Includes complete renovation, as above, of the Legal Department. Add Alternate #2 ($6,468.00) Add Alternate #2 Includes the installation of automatic emergency sensing and signaling equipment which will alert police and staff to high water conditions In the elevator pit and computer room and fire exit door activation In the second floor cable TV area. f. bc5.1 d.L/~q -. A, m+~ RESOLUTION NO. 92-302 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND TEMPORARY EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has undertaken a project to replace the Melrose Avenue bridge which spans tracks owned by Iowa Interstate Railroad, which proJect Is known as the Melrose Avenue Bridge Replacement Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has entered Into an agreement wllh the Iowa Department of Transportation (Agreement No. 92.F-9) to receive federal funding for lhe project; and WHEREAS, lhe project Includes replacing of the exlsling bridge with a new four lane vehicular structure and two 8 foot wide sidewalks as well as reconstructing approximately 845 feet of Melrose Avenue from east of Hawkins Drive to Olive Court; and WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised and has determined that the acquisition of right-of- way and temporary easements Is necessary for construction of lhe improvements Included In the projecl; and WHEREAS, the City consultant, NNW, Inc, of Iowa City, has determined the location of the necessary right-of-way and temporary easemenls; and WHEREAS, the City slaff should be aulhorized to acquire said right-of-way and easements at the best overall price and cost to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. It Is In the public Intarestlo acquire rlghl-of-way and lemporary easemenls for the construcllon of the Improvements Included In lhe Melrose Avenue Bridge Project and acquisition of said rlght-of.way and easements constitutes a valid public purpose. 2, The City Manager or his designee Is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate the purchase of right-of-way and temporary easements for the construction of the improvemenls included In the Melrose Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. 3, In the event negotiation is successful, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute Right-of-Way and Temporary Easement Agreements for recording In the Johnson County Recorder's Office at the City's expense. The City Attorney is hereby directed to take all necessary actions to complete said lransactions, as required by law, 4, In the event right-of-way and temporary easements cannot be acquired by negotiation, the City Attorney Is hereby authorized and directed to Initiate condemnation proceedings for lhe acquisition of such right-of-way and easemenls, ~~l/S '" ~. It was moved by "orowi t z and seconded by adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ambrisco lhe Resolution be AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: -X..- -X.- -X- ....L.- x Ambrisco Courtney Horowitz Kubby Larson x McDonald Novick -X..- Passed and approved lhis 10th day of NovemheT I 1992. 4~~~--- ~bY ATTEST: JJJ.,":A~ ,f .J6~ CiWCLERK pweng\melrose.res J?t7i---, 1(/6/9:J..., ~l/'IS "1 .' i I I I I i i I I I I i I I j I I -. A , -. I I , City of Iowa City M E M 0 RAN DUM TO: City Manager and City Council FROM: Denny Gannon lJtf DATE: November 6, 1992 RE: Melrose Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Right-of-way for the above-referenced project is necessary to be acquired as follows: Small tracts of land at each corner of the bridge to allow for sidewalk installation. 11 tract of land approx. 3t' wide adjacent to the north side of Melrose Ave. from the bridge to the centerline of Hawkins Dr. to allow for expansion of the right-of- way to the north. This right-of-way must be obtained from the University. 11 tract of land approx. 1St' wide adjacent to the north side of Melrose Ave. from the centerline of Hawkins Dr. to the west right-of-way line of S. Grand Avenue to allow for expansion of the right-of-way to the north. This right-of-way must be obtained from the University. Permanent easements for the above-referenced project are necessary to be acquired as follows: 11 tract of land encompassing that part of the bridge which will be located on/over railroad property; easements must be obtained from the Heartland Rail Corporation who owns the property and Hawkeye Land Co. who owns easement rights. 11 small tract of land relative to the relocation of a section of storm sewer located under the bridge which currently is in direct conflict with a proposed bridge pier. This easement must be obtained from Hawkeye Land Co. in the name of University Heights, owner of the storm sewer. Temporary construction easements for the above-referenced project are necessary to be acquired as follows: Two small tracts of land at the southwest and northwest corners of the bridge to allow for necessary grading. e2q~S .-- -, A large tract of land at the northeast corner of the bridge to allow for the reconstruction of the entrance into the University's parking lot located west of Kinnick Stadium, and, to allow for the storage of a project trailer for the contractor and project materials. Small tracts of land across the north ends of both Triangle Place and Melrose Place. These streets are both private streets and the easements will allow for a proper connection from existing to new pavement. A tract of land adjacent to the north side of Melrose Ave. and across Hawkins Dr. This easement will allow for grading and a proper connection for Hawkins Dr., an institutional street. That part of the project which is located in University Heights. This easement must be obtained from University Heights to perform work in their community. cc: Rick Fosse Chuck Schmadeke " , 'I " , !',' 02'115 "", ..;',