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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
January 29, 2007
Iowa City City Council Members
Connie Champion, Regenia Bailey, Abbie Volland, and Linda Severson
FY 2008: Aid to Agencies proposal regarding Shelter House and the STAR Program
On Wednesday, January 24, we met with Chrissy Cagnelli, Executive Director of Shelter House to talk
about Shelter House's Aid to Agencies request. Ms. Cagnelli's primary concern about the way we had
recommended funding was the potential of zeroing out the Shelter House line item in the Aid to
Agencies list because all the City's support for the Shelter House in FYOB would be directed to the
STAR program. Because the STAR program is part of the Shelter House's work, we recommending
listing the City's support as follows:
Agency Actual Budget Agency Proposed % Purpose of the grant from Ie
or FY06 FY07 request FY08 change
Proaram FY08
used for case management, such as the
Shelter STAR program. Increase current case
House $16,407 $16,899 $24,279 $35,000.00 107% manaqement levels to 107 adults served.
This is a 107% increase in the amount that we provided to Shelter House in FY07 and a 52% increase
the amount that we provided to Shelter House and the STAR program ($23,046) in FY07.
In Shelter House's report datep September 30, 2006, they indicated that 104 adults, 51 of whom were
in family households, were served through the case management program. We would like to see that
number increased to 107 adults served through case management in the upcoming year.
We indicated to Ms. Cagnelli that an increase in the FYOB funding line item did not guarantee continued
funding at this level or a percentage increase to .this level of funding in upcoming years. We further
clarified that our intent with this level of funding was to help provide cash match dollars for the STAR
Program federal grant. In addition to information on the provision of case management services, we
asked that she report on the amount of City funding used for the STAR Program cash match in her
quarterly reports.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
January 30,2007
Mayor and City Council J
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk /YlKr-
Budget Correspondence
Correspondence regarding FY08 Budget distributed for the work session on January 30,
2007:
I. Summer of the Arts - Donald G. Thompson; Dennis Green; Dirk Keller
2. Shelter House - Fr. Kenneth Kunz; John McKinstry
3. Child Appreciation Day - Andrew Epstein & Jennifer New;
Cathy Wilkie; Theresa Carbrey; Kristen Dolgos
4. NE Fire Station - Dennis Kietel
5. Brick Streets - Helen Burford
6. Gilbert Street Improvements (Hwy 6) - Brett Bauer
7. First A venue Railroad Crossing - William Keating
8. Rocky ShorelPeninsula Pedestrian Bridge - Steve Goetzelman; Kevin Henriksen;
Johnson County, Dog Park Action Committee; Claire Sponsler; Kyle and Diana
Von Stein; Mara and Rockne Cole; Cody Gieselman; Judith Pascoe; Jeanette
Carter; Perry Howell; Kathleen Janz
9. Airport - Airport Commission 2006 Annual Report
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F. James Bradley
Byron G. Riley
Michael K. Denney
Patrick M. Courtney
Donald G. Thompson
Kelly R. Baier
Gregory J. Seyfer
Dean A. Spina
Joseph E. Schmall
Bradley G. Hart
William J. Neppl
William T. McCartan
Maureen G. Kenney
Vernon P. Squires
Timothy J. Hill
Paul D. Burns
Michael J. Pugh
Janice J. Kerkove
Nancy A. Wood
Shannon P. Thompson
BRADLEY & RILEY PC
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS
CEDAR RAPIDS. lOW A CITY
Kevin C. Papp
Laura C. Mueller
Kimberly H. Blankenship
Sarah E. Swartzendruber
Matthew S. Carstens
Tyler G, Olson
Joseph W. Younker
Nikki J. Johnson
Nicholos L. Scott
Jessica A. Dora
TOWER PLACE
ONE SOUTH GILBERT STREET
IOWA ClTY, IA 52240-3914
WEBSITE ADDRESS,
www.hradlcyriley.com
E.MAlL ADDRESS,
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TELEPHONE: 319-466-1511
FAX: 319-358-5560
DIRECT DIAL
319.861.8727
January 26, 2007
VIA E-MAIL
Council Members
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Council Members:
I sent a letter to you in November, a copy of which is attached, thanking you for your support of
the Summer of the Arts, Inc. in FY 2007 and asking for your continued support at the $50,000
level for FY 2008.
The purpose ofthis letter is to reinforce the message that I sent to you in November. As a board
member of Summer of the Arts, Inc. and an avid "consumer" of the events that we produce over
the summer in Iowa City, I want to thank you again for your past support and encourage you to
vote in favor of our request that is under consideration.
Sincerely yours,
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Kevin C. Popp
laura C. Mueller
Kimberly H. Blankenship
Sarah E, Swartzendruber
Tyler G. Olson
Joseph W. Younker
Nikki J. Johnson
Nicholos l. Scott
Jessica A. Dora
F. James Bradley
Byron G. Riley
Michael K. Denney
Patrick M Courtney
Donald G. Thompson
Kelly R. Baier
Gregory J. Seyfer
Dean A. Spina
Joseph ( Schmall
Bradley G. Hart
William J, Nappi
William T. McCartan
Maureen G. Kenney
Vernon P. Squires
Timothy J. Hill
Paul D. Burns
Michael J. Pugh
Janice J. Kerkove
Nancy A. Wood
Shannon P. Thompson
BRADLEY & RILEY PC
A T1DRNEYS AND COUNSELORS
CEDAR RAPIDS - IOWA C[TY
WEBSITE ADDRESS,
www.bradlcyrilcy.com
2007 FIRST A VENUE SE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402.6344
MAILING ADDRESS:
PO BOX 2804
CEDAR RAPIDS, lA 52406-2804
TELEPHONE: 319-363-0101
FAX: 3[9-363-9824
E-MAIL ADDRESS,
dr,hompson@braJlcyrilcy.colll
DIRECT DIAL,
319-861-8727
November 2, 2006
VIA E-MAIL
Council Members
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Council Members:
I am writing to thank you for your vote in support ofthe Application for Community Event &
Program Funding FY 2007 that I submitted on behalf of the Summer of tile Arts, IlIc. to Steve
Atkins in October 2005. Your decision to provide $50,000 to Slimmer of tile Arts, IlIc. was the
key to our success. While we raised a considerable amount of money from a number of
corporate and individual sources, the City Council's decision to fund this endeavor at that level
at an early point in our fundraising cycle really was the key to our success. I am also asking for
your continued support at the $50,000 level for FY 2008 (July I, 2007-June 30, 2008).
I hope that you will agree that your $50,000 investment paid handsome dividends. Slimmer of
tile Arts and its events are an important component oflowa City's attractiveness as a place
people want to visit and live. I believe this has a significant impact on our efforts to promote
economic development in the Iowa City area.
There are many factors that make Slimmer of tile Arts an important part of our cultural and
economic life in Iowa City. Summer of tile Arts provides free entertainment to residents aud
visitors throughout the summer. All of our events are accessible to all and the attempt to provide
diverse programming to attract a broad spectrum of people.
We also provide a tremendous opportunity for local performers. We showcase the best local
talent each summer at over 100 shows. Everyone who appears on our stages is paid and local
performers compete for a coveted spot at one of our performance venues.
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BRADLEY & RILEY PC
City Council
November 6, 2006
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By providing events throughout the summer at outdoor venues Slimmer of the Arts events tmly
become a part of our environment in Iowa City. Our events also are important to our efforts to
build community in Iowa City. Our events provide an oppOltunity for diverse members ofthe
community to join together to celebrate, to enjoy and to feel a part of the larger community, In
addition to building community, we also showcase what Iowa City has to offer to people who
visit from other communities in Iowa and fi'om many other states.
We also provide family-friendly activities throughout the summer. Our success in providing
events with language and content that is appropriate for all ages is reflected in the demographics
of our audience at the many events throughout the summer.
In addition to making Iowa City a community more attractive to businesses and employers
considering Iowa City as a location to establish or expand a business, the events we are
responsible for have a direct economic impact on the local economy. The National Endowment
for the Arts has determined that for every dollar spent on arts and culture generates $18 for the
local economy, With our budget, this means we are generating over $5 million of economic
impact to the local economy.
We are also proud that Slimmer of the Arts, Inc. is committed to training leaders and promoting
service in our conununity. We are a volunteer organization and part of our mission is to create
and maintain a vibrant and vital volunteer program as the engine that makes our organization
succeed. We have created interesting, adaptable and diverse volunteer positions that involve a
large volunteer force. The volunteer positions involve significant responsibility and have proven
to be a great way for younger members of our community to develop leadership skills and a
commitment to our community.
Weare proud to say that the City of Iowa City is the Title Sponsor of the Slimmer of the Arts.
We believe that the sponsorship of the Slimmer of the Arts by the City of Iowa City serves as a
source of pride for citizens and taxpayers ofthe City ofIowa City, employees ofthe City ofIowa
City, and our elected officials. This entire community owns a major piece of what we do, and
we sincerely appreciate the investment that this community has made in the Slimmer of the Arts.
Sincerely yours,
Dona . Thompson
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January 26, 2007
Council Members
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Council Members:
I am writing to thank you for your past support for Summer of the Arts, Inc. Support from the
City ofIowa City was the single largest key to our success in the first year of our organization's
existence. The City Council's decision to fund this endeavor at an early point in our fundraising
cycle really was the cornerstone that set up a successful year. I am also asking for your continued
support at the $50,000 level for FY 2008 (July I, 2007-June 30, 2008).
I'm sure you agree that your investment paid offfor the city and our community. Summer of the
Arts and its events are an important component ofIowa City's attractiveness as a place people
want to visit and live, I believe this has a significant impact on our efforts to promote economic
development in the Iowa City area.
Even though KCCK's studios are located in Cedar Rapids, the majority of our audience is in the
Iowa City area. The health of the cultural environment in Iowa City has a direct link to the health
of our station.
There are many factors that make Summer of the Arts an important part of our cultural and
economic life in Iowa City. Summer of the Arts provides free entertainment to residents and
visitors throughout the summer. All of our events are accessible to all and the attempt to provide
diverse programming to attract a broad spectrum of people.
We also provide a tremendous opportunity for local performers. We showcase the best local
talent each summer at over 100 shows. Everyone who appears on our stages is paid and local
performers compete for a coveted spot at one of our performance venues.
In addition to making Iowa City a community more attractive to businesses and employers
considering Iowa City as a location to establish or expand a business, the events we are
responsible for have a direct economic impact on the local economy, The National Endowment
P.O. Box 2068 . Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406 . 319.398.5446 . Fax: 319.398.5492 . www.kcck.or~
Member-supported, public radio from Kirkwood Community College
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for the Arts has determined that for every dollar spent on arts and culture generates $18 for the
local economy. With our budget, this means we are generating over $5 million of economic
impact to the local economy.
We are proud to say that the City ofIowa City is the Title Sponsor ofthe Summer of the Arts.
We believe that the sponsorship ofthe Summer of the Arts by the City ofIowa City serves as a
source of pride for citizens and taxpayers of the City oflowa City, employees of the City ofIowa
City, and our elected officials. This entire community owns a major piece of what we do, and we
sincerely appreciate the investment that this community has made in the Summer of the Arts.
As a board member of Summer of the Arts and a business person for whom the arts and cultural
environment in Iowa City is a critical component of my organization's success, I hope we can
count on your support again this year.
Sincerely,
o
Dennis Green
General Manager, Jazz 88.3 KCCK-FM
Board of Directors, Summer of the Arts
P.O. Box 2068 . Cedar Rapids. Iowa 52406 . 319.398.5446 . Fax: 319.398.5492. www.kcck,or~
Member-supported, public radio from Kirkwood Community College
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Marian Karr
From: Hawkeye Dirk [hawkeyedirk@mchsLcom]
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 11 :20 AM
To: 'City Council
Subject: Summer Of The Arts Funding
To the Iowa City City Council:
Please keep the funding for the 2007 Summer Of The Arts campaign intact this year
Other than Hawkeye home football games, these events have become the major draw for visitors to Iowa City, not
to mention the income it brings in for local businesses and artists.
There have been too many individuals and groups who have invested much of their personal time and income to
ensure Summer Of The Arts success to let these events fall to the wayside.
The council's continued funding is essential for the growth of these signature events for our city.
Sincerely,
Dirk Keller
9 Rowland Court
Iowa City, IA
1/26/2007
January 19, 2007
81. Mary's Church
Peace and Justice Commission
302 East Jefferson
Iowa City, 1A 52245
Dear Iowa City Council Members
We write in support of the request from Shelter House for funding and in support
of the City' efforts to develop affordable housing. We believe that shelter is a basic
necessity. City support of the Shelter House is social conscience in practice.
Our parish is in the third year as an adjunct to the Iowa City Shelter House in
providing a protected sleeping space for homeless persons. About 90 of our parishioners
volunteer to assist in the overflow program, Since the initial planning stage of Shelter
House several years ago, St. Mary's parishioners have taken an active role in the
endeavor to provide temporary "homes" and affordable housing for individuals and
families and assist them in finding work, We believe that support from Iowa City through
funding and encouragement from City officials does much to promote this cause. If you
have questions please call Margaret or Chuck Felling (319) 338-6994.
Sincerely,
St. Mary's Church Peace and Justice Commission
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From: John McKinstry [disciple.pastor@xwires.netl
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 9:16 AM
To: 'City Council
Subject: Shelter House Funding
Hello,
I am writing to commend the Council for your continuing work toward more workforce housing and to ask you to
fully fund the Shelter House's request for program funding in the coming year. Both workforce housing and
Shelter House services fuel economic development, and constitute solid investments in our community: the right
thing to do.
Peace,
John McKinstry
308 Ronalds Street
Iowa City
1/23/2007
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From: epstein.andrew@gmail.com on behalf of Andrew Epstein [aiepstein@wisc.edul
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 20076:38 PM
To: 'City Council
Subject: children's appreciation day
Last summer, our family attended a delightful new event, the Children's Appreciation Day in College
Street Park. Our kids, who are 5 and 3-years old, really enjoyed it, as did we. We understand that the
Council is considering offering some financial support to this day, and we hope that you'll do so. A day
that's just for kids is a wonderful way for all of us to remember how much they matter.
Andrew Epstein & Jennifer New
1/29/2007
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From: Cathy Wilkie [cat_wilkie@yahoo.coml
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 9:50 AM
To: .City Council; Jason Auer-Sears
Subject: Child Appreciation Day Request for Funds
I would like to take a moment to ask that the city council help fund an annual "Child Appreciation Day"
in Iowa City.
Last year's event was quite enjoyable, and gave children artistic and cultural opportunities they might
not normally have, such as learning yoga and hip-hop dancing.
I know that the organizers of the event would love to offer more at the "Child Appreciation Day," to
have it grow to be an event that every child in attendance will remember fondly.
While there are many events in the Iowa City area that are family-friendly, this is the only celebration of
its kind for Iowa City's children. I urge the council to vote to give funds to the "Child Appreciation Day"
celebration.
Thank you,
Cathy Wilkie
Freelance
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From: Theresa Carbrey [tcarbrey@newpLcom]
Sent: Friday, January 26, 20074:14 PM
To: 'City Council
Subject: Child Appreciation Day seeks funding
Dear Iowa City Council members,
Child Appreciation Day 07 is an opportunity for children and adults to play.
It is a chance to "connect the dots" of health, culture and ecology through fun activities.
Please consider Child Appreciation Day when allocating funds.
Thank you!
Theresa Carbrey
Education and Member Services
New Pioneer Co-op
319-338-9441
tcarbrey@newpi.com
1/26/2007
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From: Gypsy [bettylaff@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 11 :16 AM
To: 'City Council
Subject: Child Appreciation Day
Dear City Council,
I would like you to provide funding for Child Appreciation Day in 2007. This is a beautiful, worthwhile
event. I believe that promoting community involvement in nurturing and educating the children who
live here is a wise investment in our city's future. This event is a unique opportunity for children of all
ages to come together and solidifY their place in the community. I believe in honoring children, and
Child Appreciation Day is an effecitve way of doing it.
Sincerely,
Kristen Dolgos
1311 Carroll St
Iowa City
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From: Dennis Keitel [dennisk@halleng.coml
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 10:24 AM
To: 'City Council
Cc: djkeitel@juno.com
Subject: IC Press-Citizen Article About New NE Fire Station
The following excerpts are from IC PRess-Citizen article that appeared in today's papar:
Such examples, he said, include the $1.3 million proposal to build a pedestrian bridge from Rocky Shore Drive
to the Peninsula Neighborhood and the thousands of dollars in annual expenses to hire White Buffalo Inc. to
reduce the deer population.
"Every other city in Iowa has spent virtually nothing (to reduce its deer population," Elliott said, adding that the
city could look at other companies.
Bailey said she thinks the council is not being "innovative enough to its approach to the budget."
"We've talked about the fourth fire station for a really long time and continue to tell people that it's not feasible,"
she said. "It may not turn out that it's feasible, but it's important that we take a really active role in looking at
different scenarios."
I support any and all budget measures to reduce the high cost of controlling the deer population. Why doesn't
Iowa City allow limited bow hunting like other communities. It has proven very successful with no accidents in
most locations.
I also believe that a new fire station on the northeast side is more important than another foot bridge over the
Iowa River. What's wrong with people just using the Iowa River Power dam foot bridge?
Please reconsider the budget to include a new northeast side fire station!
Dennis J. Keitel, P.E.
1696 Ridge Road
Iowa City, IA 52245
PH: 319-362-9548, CELL: 319-361-6309, HOME: 354-1949
dennisk@halleno.com
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1/22/2007
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Helen Burford FHP [hburfordfhp@mchsLcom]
Thursday, January 25,20072:21 PM
'City Council
Comments on Budget Discussion
Members of Council
This letter is to thank you for your consideration and continued support of funding the
repair Iowa City's brick paved streets.
Iowa City is fortunate to have both old and new brick paved streets, a testament to their
durability and value that they add to the community.
Work done by the streets department to salvage pavers as they repair the streets not only
demonstrates their ability to lower the cost of future repairs by using salvaged materials
but also demonstrates the City's concern for recycling.
Bricks are important to Iowa City's history and even today, it is home to the largest
salvaged brick company in the United States.
As a resident of Iowa City, I applaud the long-standing policy to repair the brick streets
and streetscapes.
Yours truly,
Helen Burford
528 E College St.
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From: gary fink [gs1 030@qwest.net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 11 :27 AM
To: .City Council
Subject: Gilbert Street Improvements
Hello,
I just wanted to put in my two-cents on this whole street improvement thing. I am the General Manager of
Gasby's Convenience Stores (13 years) and the Gilbert Street Store is one that I oversee. The owners (three
local families) and I have made our position known to Sarah Okerlund and her staff. I assume she has relayed
this information to all of you. Bottom-line, we feel that your proposal will cause this operation to close it's doors
renendering the location worthless to us or any C-Store operators, and lowering the overall property value for any
other uses. I'm at that location several mornings and afternoons throughout the week and see first hand what the
traffic is like. Mornings really are not that bad at aiL The "going home" rush hour can get a little bottle-necked,
but that is great for our business (that's why we build the store there). The rest of the time, traffic flows very welL
You all should come down and spend a morning (7-8:15) or afternoon (4-6) with us and check it out for yourselves
before making this decison, spending all of this money and making us close up shop there. If you would like
specifics on my and my employers position, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks for your time!
Sincerely,
Brett Bauer
General Manager
Gasby's C-Stores
319-325-3196
1/24/2007
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Steve Goetzelman [sgoetzelman@hotmail.com]
Friday, January 26, 2007 7:32 AM
'City Council
Ped/Bike Bridge
Good morning!
Lets go ahead and build that bridge to the peninsula!
If the city can afford the Gilbert/Hwy 6 intersection improvement and tax incentives for
developers to build enormous buildings downtown then surely there is money for a bridge.
Alternative modes of transportation need to become a focus as Iowa City moves forward!
I also urge you to do all you can to make the passenger rail system happen, we have been
without for far too long.
Steve Goetzelrnan
632 Reno St
Iowa City
325-1359
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From: Terry Trueblood
Sent: Friday, January 19, 20074:12 PM
To: 'Kevin.Henriksen@pearson.com'
Cc: Kathryn Johansen; 'City Council
Subject: FW: Peninsula walking bridge
Kevin,
In answer to your question '" no, the City of Coralville is not
involved with this proposed project, They were, however, involved
with the other bridge, near the Iowa River Power Restaurant, which
"connects" Iowa City and Coralville. The newly proposed bridge is
entirely in Iowa City. Thanks for the inquiry,
Terry Trueblood
Director of Parks and Recreation
From: Kathryn Johansen
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 3:59 PM
To: Terry Trueblood
Subject: FW: Peninsula walking bridge
Terry,
Would you address Kevin's questions regarding Coralville's involvement in the Pedestrian Bridge?
Thanks- Kathi
From: Henriksen, Kevin [mailto:Kevin.Henriksen@pearson.comj
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 3:49 PM
To: *City Council
Subject: Peninsula walking bridge
This bridge would be a great way to connect the university to the recreation areas being developed in the
Peninsula. For myself, I would use the bridge when biking to Carver or Kinnick areas and I could avoid riding my
bike on more dangerous streets areas then. This bridge would also make it easier for people to walk their dogs to
the park and for more people to use the new disc golf course. Iowa City likes to think it's a progressive city but
bike trails and bridges are still rather lacking. Is the city of Coralville involved as this bridge will help their
businesses too?
Kevin Henriksen
EE degree from U of I and Pearson employee
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Proposed New Pedestrian/Bike Trail Bridge across the Iowa River from
Rocky Shore Drive to the Peninsula Neighborhood and Parkland, which
includes the Dog Park and the Disc Golf Course
January 25, 2007
Dear Iowa City City Council members,
As you work on Iowa City's budget for the FY08 budget year, we, the
board members of the Johnson County Dog Park Action Committee, are
writing to express our strong support of the proposed new
pedestrian/bike trail bri~ge across the Iowa River from Rocky Shore
Drive to the Peninsula Neighborhood and Parkland.
As you probably know, the Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park on the
peninsula has been a phenomenal success, ever since it opened June 17
last year. Over 2,000 annual permit tags have been sold. In addition,
as an attendance estimate, an average of 2,500 poop bags have been used
each week - which indicates that the park is used by a lot of dogs (and
that the owners are doing a good job of picking up after their dogs!).
However, with such wonderful park attendance, comes increased stress on
the parkland's parking facilities. Even before the adjacent disc golf
course opened, cars were parking on the grass due to lack of parking
spaces. As the golf course grows in its anticipated popularity this
spring and summer, parking will become increasingly problematic. The
parkland is uniquely situated in a dead end at the end of Foster
Road, so unless dog owners (or disc golfers) live very nearby, they are
going to arrive by car and park either in the park parking lot or in
the lot of the Iowa River Power Company Restaurant.
Those vehicles that park in the parkland's lot (the vast majority of
vehicles heading to the parkland), travel through the narrow streets of
the densely-developed Peninsula neighborhoods, close to where children
play in their front yards close to the street.
Additionally, the Water Division, which has wells on the Peninsula, has
concerns about excessive parking in the area.
For all of the above reasons, anything that can reduce the traffic to
the park and golf course, along Foster Road, would be helpful. We
think that the proposed bridge would be an excellent way to do that.
People who live in areas adjacent to Rocky Shore Drive and in the VI
west campus areas could walk or ride their bikes to the parkland, using
the bridge. Also, people from other parts of Iowa City and Coralville
could park in the Crandic Park parking lot and walk across the bridge.
In addition to being extremely helpful in getting people to and from
the parkland, the bridge would also reduce the need for additional
parking there, thus allaying the concerns of the Water Division, and
reduce parking in the Iowa River Power Company's parking lot.
Further, outside of parkland issues, the bridge would supply a missing
link in the trails system from Iowa City to the northern trails; for
example it would link the biking/hiking trails of the Waterworks
prairie Park and along Dubuque Street with the rest of the Iowa River
Corridor Trail in Iowa City. The Iowa City/Coralville trails system is
used extensively by Iowa City/Coralville (and visiting) walkers (often
with their dogs), hikers, joggers, and bicyclists.
Specifically, it would be a direct link for pedestrian traffic to and
from Iowa City (and Coralville) for residents of the peninsula and for
residents on the Crandic Park side of the river to the peninsula.
This project is a winning situation for neighbors, bikers, runners,
hikers, dogs, and disc golfers, as well as any other Iowa Citian or
visitor who would like to use the bridge. It should be noted that the
pedestrian bridge over the dam at the Iowa Power Company is very
popular, both for fishing and as a vantage point for viewing the
beautiful river landscape and its eagles and herons etc. Perhaps the
design for the new bridge could include areas for fishing as on the
bridge over the dam.
In addition to addressing the topics above, having this bridge would
promote a healthy lifestyle, a respect for the environment (by
reduction of vehicular traffic), and be yet another aspect of Iowa City
that would attract people to settle, work, and enjoy life in this city.
For the past several years the Parks and Recreation Commission has
recommended construction of this bridge. As you know, this project is
the highest priority of the Commission and is unanimously supported by
its members. It is not a new idea - it was originally part of the
conceptual plan for the development of the peninsula parkland in 1998.
In addition, this project is included on the City Manager's recommended
list of capital improvement projects and is recommended for funding in
FY08 in the amount of $1.3 million.
We therefore strongly urge the City Council to follow the Parks and
Recreation Commission's express recommendation to fund this bridge,
which would be an important connection between the Iowa River Corridor
Trail and the Peninsula, would supply a missing link in the trails
system, and would be a tremendous asset to a large proportion of
citizens of Iowa City.
Thank you,
Members of the Board of Directors
Johnson County Dog Park Action Committee
618 Ronalds Street,
Iowa City, IA 52245
Diana Harris, President, 338-4859
Jim Kelly, Vice President
Anne Burnside, Secretary/Treasurer
Jean Walker, Assistant Treasure
Barb Meredith
Jodeane Cancilla
Kelly Neppl
Marian Karr
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c spons [csspons@yahoo.com]
Wednesday, January 24, 2007 2:22 PM
'City Council
FY08 Budget: Crandic-Peninsula Pedestrian Bridge
January 25, 2007
Dear Councilors,
I am writing in support of the proposed new pedestrian bridge from Crandie Park to the
Peninsula. I realize that hard choices have to made about how to spend available funds,
but this project is an important part of the City's commitment to bike paths and
pedestrian access to help alleviate traffic problems and increase the city's livability.
The bridge would connect the Iowa River Corridor Trail and the Peninsula and would supply
a missing link in the trails system. It has highest priority from the Parks and Recreation
Commission and was part of the conceptual plan for the development of the peninsula
parkland back in 1998.
I hope that you will endorse this project, which is included on the City Manager's
recommended list of capital improvement projects and is recommended for funding in FY08 in
the amount of $1.3 million.
Sincerely,
Claire Sponsler
413 N. Gilbert St.
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Diana [diana_Lvon_stein@yahoo.com]
Sunday, January 21,20075:44 PM
'City Council
Pedestrian Bridge from Rocky Shore Drive to Peninsula Area/Dog Park
To the Iowa City City Council:
I would like to voice my support for the building of a Pedestrian Bridge from Rocky Shore
Drive to Peninsula Area/Dog Park.
Our family has two dogs and uses the dog park on a regular basis. The pedestrian bridge
from Rocky Shore Drive would be a very convenient 'way to access the Peninsula area. I
would think this would also reduce the amount of traffic through the Peninsula area.
Please consider funding the building of this very desirable way to access the dog park.
Sincerely,
Kyle and Diana Van Stein
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Marian Karr
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Mara Cole [mara_cole@yahoo.com]
Monday, January 22, 2007 9:56 AM
'City Council
rocknecole@mchsi.com
Proposed Pedestrian bridge
City Council-
We are writing to express our support for the proposed Pedestrian Bridge linking Crandic
Park with the Peninsula. I have two large dogs and have been to the dog park nearly every
day since it has opened! We love the dog park, city park, and the Ie trail system and use
all those wonderful resources frequently. We feel that the addition of a pedestrian bridge
linking Crandic Park to the Peninsula is a necessity,
We have taken the Crandic Park trail along Hwy 6, winding through the business area of
Coralville and then to the bridge by Iowa River Power company only once - we actually
found it to be dangerous and difficult to navigate such a busy traffic area with our dogs.
A pedestrian bridge linking Crandic Park with the Peninsula would be a much safer and more
pleasant walk. Please consider following through with the project.
Thank you!
Mara and Rockne Cole
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cody-gieselman@ncjc.org
Friday, January 19, 20079:30 AM
.City Council
Support Pedestrian Bridge to Peninsula Neighborhood
Dear Councilrnember,
I am writing to voice my support of the Parks and Rec Commission recommendation of a
pedestrian bridge over the Iowa River to connect the Peninsula Neighborhood to the Iowa
River Trail. It is my view the Peninsula Neighborhood is an example of poor city
planning, no matter what awards it may win. There are no amenities within the
neighborhood, such as a grocery store, and the expected mode of transportation of
residents is a car. People who live in this neighborhood are encouraged, by design, to
drive to areas where their needs can be met. Do we have to make all the mistakes cities
like Chicago have already made before we learn something? We need planning that includes
all modes of transportation, including foot and bicycle traffic.
The recommended footbridge would also complete a serious gap in the Iowa River Trail. We
need trails that make sense in order for people to use them, and with the current design
pedestrians and cyclists must go far out of the way to get to the north end of the trail,
which could function more efficiently as a commuter trail as it connects to the North
Dubuque Trail.
I am a serious cyclist, coordinator of the Bike Library, member of the Bike to Work Week
Committee, as well as someone who is concerned with a healthy community and natural
environment. I occasionally ride the trails around the Peninsula Neighborhood, and I
would ride them with more frequency if they were less fragmented,
In short I support the recommended pedestrian bridge over the Iowa River to connect the
Peninsula Neighborhood to the Iowa River Trail.
Thank you for your time.
Kind regards,
Cody Gieselman
632 Reno St
Iowa City, IA 52245
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Marian Karr
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Subject:
judith-pascoe@uiowa.edu
Tuesday, January 23, 20072:43 PM
'City Council
pedestrian/bike trail
Dear Council Members,
I'm writing to encourage you to support the planned Pedestrian/Bike Trail Bridge across
the Iowa River to the Peninsula Neighborhood. I think this would be a huge asset for Iowa
City, providing new means of getting to the dog park (without having to drive) and a key
link in the trails system. I hope very much that you will support this project and others
like it.
Thank you very much for your attention to this matter.
All the best,
Judith Pascoe
317 Fairchild
Iowa City, IA
st.
52245
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Jeanette Carter [carterpatton@mchsLcom]
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 5:42 PM
'City Council
pedestrian bridge
I want to add my voice to the strong support for the pedestrian bridge at the Crandic
park. I am very much aware that the city has many claims on its budget, but this project
would be such a boon for
the city that I think it should not be put off further. Thank you
for your consideration. Jeanette Carter, 424 Oakland avenue, Ie 52240.
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Marian Karr
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Subject:
perry-howell@uiowa.edu
Friday, January 26, 2007 2:43 PM
'City Council
a vote for the pedestrian bridge
Dear City Councilors,
I am writing to express my support for the pedestrian bridge to the dog park, I am a 14-
year Iowa City resident and I think that, overall, the dog park has been a good addition
to the town. Even though I do not live in either of the neighborhoods that would be
directly connected by the bridge, I think the bridge is a good idea.
I expect it will h~lp both the Pennsula neigborhood and the dog park to become better
integrated with the rest of the city.
Thanks for your time with this,
Perry Howell
317 Fairchild St.
354.8768
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Marian Karr
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Kathleen Janz [kathleen-janz@uiowa.edu]
Sunday, January 28, 2007 7:27 PM
'City Council
I would like you to support the pedestrian bridge
Dear Council Members:
A pedestrian bridge linking Rocky Shore Drive to the peninsula trail system and parklands
is a critical missing link to the city's
commitment to increasing non-vehicular transportation. The bridge
will facilitate non-motorized commuter- and errand-related trips by peninsula residents by
shortening distances into Iowa City. By providing an alterative parking area at the
bridge, it will also reduce the vehicular traffic being generated by the (amazingly
successful) dog park. Quality life indices always use trails and parks as key indicators
of "best places to live in the U.S." Please support the bridge as a sure bet for
improving our community's quality of life.
Respectfully,
Kathy Janz
328 Reno St,
Iowa City
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
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Date:
January 24, 2007
To:
Steve Atkins, City Council
Airport Staff and Airport Commission
2006 Annual Report
From:
Re:
In accordance with the 5-year Strategic Plan, we are pleased to present to you the Iowa City
Municipal Airport 2006 Annual Report.
2006 provided for many improvements to Airport facilities, and continued progress to the runway
7-25 extension project.
We look forward to a productive 2007 and will keep the Council up to date on Airport projects.
Respectfully,
t&~~
Operations Specialist
Iowa City Municipal Airport
CC: Airport Commission
Iowa City Municipal Airport
2006 Annual Report
Iowa Citv Municipal Airport - Annual Report 2006
Page I
MRPORTBACKGROUND
The Iowa City Municipal Airport is located approximately 2 miles southwest of
downtown Iowa City, The immediate controlling responsibility for the Iowa City
Municipal Airport is given to the Iowa City Airport Commission. The Airport
Commission consists of five voting members, who are directly responsible for the
planning, operation, and budget of the Iowa City Municipal Airport. The Commission
works collaboratively with Iowa City elected officials and staff to ensure safe, efficient,
and effective use of the airport to support Iowa City and the surrounding area,
The Iowa City Municipal Airport is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the
Iowa with approximately 20,000 flight operations annually, It is currently home to
approximately 78 based aircraft located in 60 T-Hangars, and 6 corporate hangars, These
aircraft are used for charter flights, corporate activity supporting local business, flight
instruction, rental, pleasure, and charity purposes, Additionally, thousands of flights in
and out of the airport support important community activities such as the organ transplant
program and Air Ambulance Flights at The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and
economic development for the area,
Existing airport facilities include 2 runways, the terminal building, a maintenance facility,
hangars and aircraft fueling facilities, aircraft parking, tie down apron and vehicle
parking area. The two runways are 150 feet wide and have lengths of3900 feet and 4355
feet. The airport terminal building, built in 1951, includes a pilot's lounge with wireless
internet access, a weather briefing room, a lobby, a classroom, vending machines, a
meeting room, and administration facilities for airport management and a fixed based
operator. The airport has a rotating beacon and lighted wind indicator. The airport is
equipped with a remote communications outlet (RCO) and Automated Surface
Observation System (ASOS).
The airport has been an important element in the Iowa City community since 1918 and in
1944 was placed under the control of the Iowa City Airport Commission by public vote.
Since that time the airport has remained under the governance of the Airport Commission
with fiscal support from the City of Iowa City. The airport is included in the National
Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS), The NPIAS identifies the Iowa City
Municipal Airport as a general aviation airport. As a designated NPIAS airport, the
federal government currently provides funding annually for eligible capital improvement
projects at the airport, The State Aviation System Plan identifies the Iowa City
Municipal Airport as an Enhanced Service Airport, Enhanced Service airports are
classified as airports which serve nearly all general aviation aircraft and are economic
and transportation centers for the state.
Several businesses and University ofIowa enterprises are stationed at the airport, Jet Air,
Inc, is the fixed base operator offering charter flights, flight instruction, aircraft sales,
rental and service, fuel, and sale of aviation related merchandise, Jet Air has recently
exercised its first option to remain the fixed based operator at Iowa City for another 5
years, Hertz Corporation serves local visitors and the surrounding area with rental cars
Iowa City Municioal Airoort - Annual Reoort 2006
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available directly at the airport, Numerous faculty at the University ofIowa's College of
Engineering use the airport for federally funded research on aviation technology and
atmospheric weather phenomena.
AIRPORT VISION STATEMENT
"The Iowa City Municipal Airport, through the direction of the Airport Commission, will
provide a safe, cost-effective genera! aviation airport that creates and enriches economic,
educational, healthcare, cultural, and recreational opportunities for the greater Iowa City
area."
AIRPORT MISSION STATEMENT
"The mission of the Iowa City Municipal Airport is to support the strategic goals of the
City ofIowa City and meet the needs of stakeholders,"
2006 AIRPORT ACTIVITES
The Airport is emerging from its transition to operating without a full time airport
manager. The Airport Commission has created and filled the position of Operations
Specialist to aid in the daily management of airport facilities and the Strategic Plan, The
Operations Specialist also aids the Commission in the planning process for airport
repairs, construction, and budgetary needs. This management model will be used for
management of the Iowa City Municipal Airport in future years of airport operation,
The Airport Commission continues to focus on meeting goals it laid out in its 2004
Strategic Plan, some of which will be mentioned in this report, The Airport, with city
staff, continues to seek a purchaser ofland available in the North Airport Commerce
Park, Funds received from the sale of this land are to be used to pay off City incurred
debt for airport construction costs, and the costs associated with improvements of that
land.
The Airport Operations Specialist and Commission Chairperson meet frequently with
City department heads to discuss the airports needs and to maintain clear communication
channels with other City projects occurring near the airport,
The Airport Commission continues to focus on efforts to maintain efficient operational
costs; it is also focused on new business development on the airport, Hertz Corporation
has been in operation for nearly a year, and is located next to the airport terminal
building, Businesses such as these provide convenience to area travelers, and increase
the traffic volume and awareness of the Iowa City Municipal Airport,
In a continuing effort to develop the relationship with the community, numerous
community events are held at the airport. Examples include the annual SERTOMA Fly-
in pancake breakfast and show held August 27, 2006 which served around 1800
breakfasts despite inclement weather. The Eastern Iowa Big Kids Toy Show was held on
Iowa City Municioal Airoort - Annual Report 2006
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May 20 and 21 and raised money for an aviation wing at the Iowa Children's Museum,
The Iowa City Aerohawks held their annual winter radio controlled aircraft swap meet
which is one of the largest meets Iowa.
BUDGET
The Iowa City Municipal Airport's budgetary balance has been improved as a result of
continued vigilance in maintaining efficient operations and a focus on collection of
delinquent accounts. Delinquent accounts which have been brought current have brought
in nearly $10,000 in revenue past due, Increased traffic at the airport has also increased
fuel sales, This has increased the income from fuel flowage fees from $15,462.70 in
Fiscal Year 2005 to $22,059,70 in Fiscal Year 2006, The airport was also aided in 2006
by an exceptional farming season which produced higher than normal farm yields and
accounted for $23,537,04 in revenues from the lease farming operations. The Overall
Budget Numbers show the Airport had $399,969.16 in revenues in FY 2006, an increase
of over $60,000 from 2005, Expenses from FY 2006 were $300,543.88 and were down
from $339,699.57 recorded in FY 2005, The General Levy fund remained the same from
2005 to 2006 at $112,000, This enabled the Airport to put in place a phased schedule
approach to Airport repairs and rehabilitation,
AIRPORT PROJECTS
Numerous projects have been accomplished at the Iowa City Municipal Airport which
not only enhance the safety of our users, but help to increase the appeal of the airport to
the general public, The most significant project underway is the Runway 7-25 extension
which is being funded at a 95% rate by the FAA, This extension will add 800 feet of
pavement west of the current runway and will give an overall total length of50l5 feet for
landing aircraft. Grading for the project began late in summer and is currently on hold
pending the winter season, The grading will be completed as soon as weather permits in
the spring,
Runway 18-36 was closed in July as planned, This enabled the completion of the
Mormon Trek Boulevard extension to Riverside Drive, This road will serve as an arterial
road and will potentially create revenue opportunities for land at the south end of the
Airport, Mormon Trek also required the realigmnent of the ASOS weather equipment to
the center of the airport to better reflect the weather occurring at the airport,
Rehabilitation of existing hangar facilities this year consisted of retrofitting Buildings B
and C with full concrete floors and repairing the leaking roofs. This makes these hangars
more valuable and current facility life to be ex1ended into the distant future, Building A
is scheduled for rehabilitation in early spring of 2007,
Taxi lane repair around the North T-Hangars is visible from Riverside Drive, This area
had contained asphalt that had deteriorated and posed a severe risk to aircraft operating in
and around the T-Hangars, The new asphalt with additional drainage work will provide a
much safer area for aircraft to startup and for taxi operations, or to utilize the self fueling
Iowa City Municipal Airport - Annual Reoort 2006
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facilities, These areas also increase the visual appeal of the airport as seen from Riverside
Drive.
The Airport Viewing Area received final approval from the FAA and has begun to
develop north of the Terminal building, As part of this project, perimeter fencing was
replaced from the current 4 foot fence to a vinyl coated 6 foot fence. The fence was
installed along with the rehabilitated parking lot to provide a safe area for the public to
enjoy watching aircraft utilizing the Iowa City Municipal Airport facilities. The Airport
Commission continues its efforts to fill the Viewing Area with aviation themed
equipment.
FUTURE AIRPORT ACTIVITIESIPROJECTS
The Iowa City Municipal Airport continues to plan for the future. Grants have been
awarded by the Iowa Department of Transportation to cover 85% of the Building A
rehabilitation costs, This will include the retrofitting of the building with concrete floors
and replacing the walk-in doors which are currently very old and beyond repairable
condition, A second grant awarded to the Airport will cover 70% of the costs to
rehabilitate the south taxiway and taxi lanes surrounding Building G, Building G holds
the 4 corporate hangars and shares its taxi lane with The University ofIowa's research
hangar.
The Airport Commission will continue to focus on the Runway 7-25 extension, The
emphasis this coming year will be on finishing the grading work and obtaining funds for
the final phase of construction, The fmal phase of construction will install pavement and
lighting for the extension, The Airport Commission's goal is to start the construction
beginning late summer 2007,
The Iowa Department of Transportation has entered into a wildlife study relating to
wildlife hazards at airports, Birds and other wildlife pose a potential safety hazard to
aircraft utilizing the airport, The Iowa City Municipal Airport will be among the first
study candidates, This study will take a look at ways the airport can mitigate wildlife
hazards such as birds and deer that currently can stray onto airport grounds.
Enhanced Global Positioning System (GPS) approaches are scheduled for Iowa City with
the opening of the new runway. These approaches utilize the Wide Area Augmentation
System (W AAS) and will benefit the Iowa City Municipal Airport with more precise
approaches by aircraft, Pilots using this technology will be able to utilize the airport with
lower weather minimums,
An economic study is underway for the future airport needs relating to land and hangar
space, This study will project the future airport needs regarding its land and what may
potentially be available for either revenue generating ventures or as excess land which the
Airport Commission may release back into the taxable land base by selling,
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The Airport Commission will continue to maintain and strengthen its relationship with
City Council, staff, and the surrounding community by keeping a focus on the mutual
goals for the Iowa City Municipal Airport.
Airoort Staff
Michael Tharp, C.M" Operations Specialist
Airoort Commission
Randall Hartwig, Chairperson
Greg Farris, Secretary
Howard Horan
John Staley
Janelle Rettig
Kt~tUJi~*r
Randall Hartwig, Chairman
Iowa City Airport Commission
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 30, 2007
FROM:
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk IV\\I:K.
TO:
RE;
Council Meeting Schedule (February -August)
At your formal meeting last Tuesday the Mayor asked you forward information regarding
absences from future Council meetings to me, Attached is a calendar for the months of
February through August based on the information provided.
The Mayor asks that you bring your personal calendars to the January 30 meeting for
discussion of the schedule,
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Gen Fund Balance eM Req..xls
%
Actual Ending Balance
Unreserved to Expenditures
Less Designated / Restricted
Unreserved Ending Balance
% Change from Prior Year
34%
9,975,864
9,975,864
37%
0,764,226
0,764,226
8%
9,851
9,851
29%
004
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004
25%
9,055,114
-8%
114
9,055
10,471
10,471,266
30%
266
6%
35%
13,160,910
26%
160,910
13
37%
16,187,293
1,663,732
14,523,561
10%
39%
7,617,737
1,600,253
6,017,484
10%
41%
19,761,364
2,027,516
17,733,848
11%
33%
18,118,644
1,780,986
16,337,658
-8%
18,087,150
2,355,713
15,731,437
-4%
31%
18,483,721
2,870,796
15,612,925
-1%
30%
18,527,103
3,304,950
15,222,153
-3%
Net Receipts above Expenditures
% of Revenues
841,317
2.8%
788,294
2.6%
f913,262)
-2.7%
{795,907)
-2.3%
1,416,099
3.9%
2,689,618
6.7%
833,342
2.1%
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3,4%
772,182
3.9%
f1,642,720)
-3.5%
(31,494
-0.1%
396,571
0.8%
43,382
0.1%
Total Actual Expenditures
% Change from Prior Year
29,081
681
29,450,689
1%
34,335,698
17%
35,665,684
4%
35,134,706
-1%
37,558,534
7%
39
174,382
4%
41
062,229
5%
43,421
717
6%
49,127,442
13%
49,584,321
1%
49,972,739
1%
51,353,634
3%
Total Actual Receipts
% Change from Prior Year
29,922.998
30.238,983
1%
33,422,436
11%
34,869,777
4%
36,550.805
5%
40,248,152
10%
40,007,724
-1%
42,486.317
6%
45
193.899
6%
47,484,722
5%
49,552,827
4%
50,369,310
2%
51,397,016
2%
Actual Beginning Balance
9
34.547
9,975.932
0,764,266
9,851
02
9.055,167
0,471
292
15.353,951
16,193,649
17,989
182
19,761,364
Budget
18,118,644
18,087,150
6/30/2009
Projected
18,483,721
6/30/2010
Projected
1/30/2007
6/30/1998
6/30/1999
6/30/2000
6/30/2001
6/30/2002
General Fund
6/30/2003
6/30/2004
6/30/2005
6/30/2006
6/30/2007
Current
6/30/2008
Proposed
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BUDGET SUMMARY
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
2008-2010 PROPOSED
FINANCIAL PLAN
CITY OF IOWA CITY
BUDGET SUMMARY OF
PROPOSED FINANCIAL PLAN
FISCAL YEARS 2008, 2009, AND 2010
Table of Contents
Paqe
City Manager's Letter............................... ... .,........... ... ..........,..............,............ .... ...1
Financial Plan Overview......................................................................................... ...2
Organizational Chart................................................................................................3
Financial Plan Preparation Schedule...........................................................................4
Financial Analysis................................................................................................ ....5
Additional Position Requests................... ................ ....................... ......................... .22
Personnel Listing by Department Full-Time Equivalents............................................... ...23
Proposed Expenditures by Division.......................................................................... ..25
Capital Improvement Program:
FY2007 - 2011 Program Summary................................................................. ....C-1
Project Descriptions by Category................................................................,...... .C-2
Projects Scheduled for Completion in FY2007.................................................. ...C-16
Recurring Projects.. .................................................................................... ...C-18
Unfunded Projects FY2012 and Beyond........................................................... .C-19
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CiTY OF IOWA CiTY
410 Easl Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-S000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.arg
December 8, 2006
Mayor and City Council
City of Iowa City
Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council:
The FY08 budget continues our current program of municipal services at substantially the same
level as the previous fiscal year. Although new services and additional personnel were
requested by operating departments, the state restrictions as they affect the General Fund are
such that any new service requiring a long-term commitment of personnel has not been
recommended.
Although our Capital Improvement Program remains a positive in that we can continue to invest
in the municipal infrastructure (roads, parks, trails, water, sewer), there is a notable change in
our multi-year plans, especially projects previously supported by the State Road Use Tax Fund.
Growth in road use tax monies assigned to cities by the State are not keeping pace with the
increasing cost of planned road improvements and our day-to-day street-related operations. A
critical review is necessary as it relates to future capital projects and use of state road use tax
monies. If we are to continue our capital improvements as we have in the past, we will need to
consider expanded issuance of debt. Our current policy has been to incur debt in an amount
equal to that which is to be retired. Before moving ahead with a plan to consider additional debt,
the State Legislature should give consideration to a comprehensive review of the Road Use tax
as it affects all Iowa Cities, notably the distribution formula.
Our community's overall construction and development activity remains positive; and for the
seventh year in a row we will exceed $100 million in building permit activity as well as steady
growth in prop~rty valuation.
Sincerely,
4~~
Stephen J. Atkins
City Manager
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FINANCIAL PLAN OVERVIEW
This Three-Year Financial Plan is for fiscal years FY2008 through FY2010, which begin July 1 and end June
30. The Financial Plan includes our one-year annual budget, required by Iowa Code, and provides two
projection years as a planning tool. The purpose of the overview is to disclose the basis on which the
financial plan has been prepared.
The role of a government's operating budget differs from that of a private business. Budgets are an important
internal planning tool for business, but they also play an external role for governmental entities. A multi-year
financial plan informs parties inside and outside government of future objectives and provision of services to
its constituents.
The three-year plan also permits a more comprehensive review of the City's financial condition, allowing
analysis of current and future needs and requirements. During preparation of the plan, careful review is
made of property tax levy rates, utility and user fee requirements, ending cash balances by fund, debt service
obligations, bond financing needs, capital outlay for equipment purchases, and major capital improvement
projects.
This document contains operating budgets for the governmental funds: general, special revenue, debt
service, capital project and permanent funds. It also includes business type funds and internal service funds.
Budgets are summarized by major revenue and expenditure categories within each division. A separate
multi-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) show budgeted revenue and expenditures for FY2007
through FY2011.
The cash basis of accounting has been used for preparation of this document. Revenues are recorded when
received, not necessarily when they are earned, and expenditures are recorded when paid instead of when
they are incurred. The Finance Administration Division monitors actual receipts and expenditures carefully on
a line-item basis. Department directors are ultimately responsible for ensuring that the divisions under their
control stay within budget.
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Elected Appointed
By
Officials eouncil
& Mayor
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Manager Appointed
Employed by By City
Board or Manager
Commission
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Citizens of
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Mayor &
City Council
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Airport eity City Library
Boards & eity Board of
Commission Commissions Attorney Clerk Manager Trustees
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Library
Director
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Parks & Planning &
Recreation Community Police Public WO<ks Senior Center
Director Development Chief Director Coordinator
Director
Administration Administration Administration Administration I
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caD Maintenance Convnunlty & Animal Services
Economic
Cemetery Development Community
Services
Forestry JCCOG Programs
Criminal
Government Neighborhood Investigations
Buildings Services
Emergency
Parks Urban Planning Comm.
RecroatIon Patrol
Records &
Investigation
Water
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Fire Housing & Pari<lng
Assistant Finance Chief Inspection &
City Director Services Transit Director
Manager Director
t-1.... Admin.
Broadband Training Pari<lng
TekK:omm. Accounting Building
Fire Inspection Transll Operations
Human RIghts Purchasing Provontlon
Housing Para..Transit
Document Fire Authority
Human Services Suppression
Resources Housing
Infonnatlon Inspection
Technology
Services
Revenue
RIsk
Management
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City of Iowa City
FY2008 - 2010
Financial Plan Preparation Sehedule
September 12
Distribution of FY08 financial planning materials to departments.
Receipt reports will be included.
SEPTEMBER 25
FY08 BUDGET PROPOSALS DUE TO FINANCE ADMIN
September 25
Input and review of department proposals by Finance Admin.
October 2
City Council FY08 Budget Priorities / Policy Review
October 20
FY08 budget proposals due to the City Manager.
OCTOBER 23 .
NOVEMBER 9
CITY MANAGER, FINANCE ADMIN AND DIRECTORS R!:VIEW
FINANCIAL PLAN AND FINALIZE ADJUSTMENTS.
November 13
thru December 8
Preparation of the proposed financial plan and FY08
budget by Finance Administration.
December 14 thru
January 01, 2007
Individual review by council of proposed document.
January 04 - 8:00am
City Council budget work session,
January 16 - 8:00 am
City Council CIP budget work session.
January 29 - 6:30 pm
City Council budget work session - Boards & Commissions,
Community Events presentations,
January 30 - 6;30 pm
City Council budget work session.
January 31
State Forms prepared.
February 6
Set Pubiic Hearing & send hearing notice to newspaper.
February 20
Public Hearing.
March 6
City Council approves FY2008 budget, the FY2008-2010 Financial
Plan and FY07-11 CIP Plan.
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FINANCIAL PLAN ANALYSIS
GOVERNMENTAL AeTIVITIES
Governmental Activities consist of the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, the Trust and Agency Funds,
Special Revenue Funds and Internal Service Funds.
A. PROPERTY TAX
Property tax is the single largest revenue source for the City General Fund, accounting for over 63%
of FY2008 General Fund revenues. Taxable property in Iowa is categorized into distinct classes,
namely residential, commercial, industrial, utilities, or agricultural with each class having different
procedures for assessing value for taxing purposes. To reduce the opportunity for dramatic tax
shifts between the classes from year to year, a statutory limit of 4% a year has been imposed,
commonly called the growth limitation. For example, if statewide growth in anyone class of property
in any year exceeds 4%, the taxable value is reduced by a percentage so that growth of taxable
valuation is at the 4% ceiling. This percentage is called the "rollback". Furthermore. residential
property is subject to an additional restriction in which the statewide growth in residential property
cannot exceed the growth in agricultural property. In other words, the taxable growth of residential
property is either 4% or equal to the growth in agricultural property, whichever is lower.
The following graph illustrates the impact of the rollback on taxable valuation. In FY99 the residential
rollback exempted $.7 billion of Iowa City's residential assessed valuation. In FY2008 the residential
rollback will exempt $1,5 billion of the residential assessed valuation. The rollback for FY2008 is
45.5596% compared to FY2007 residential rollback of 45.996%.
Taxable vs, 100% Assessed
Residential Valuations
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Iowa City's assessed valuation has steadily increased due to new construction and revaluation. However,
assessed residential valuation reduced by the rollback factor has been increasing at a greater percentage.
This trend can impair the ability of local governments to provide necessary services.
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The elty's property tax requests for FY200B through FY2010 Including the FY2007
certified tax request, are.. follows:
FY2007 FY200B
LEVIES Tax Rate Tax Rate
Dollars per $1,000 Dollars per $1,000
General Fund
Tax Levies:
General $ 18,164,328 8.100 $ 18,649,944 8.100
Transit 2,130,384 0.950 2,187,339 0.950
Tort Liability 820,400 0.366 944,056 0.410
Librarv 605,478 0.270 621,665 0.270
Subtotal: 21,720,690 9.686 22,403.004 9.730
Special Revenue Levies:
Emergency 86,180 0.038 230,246 0.100
Employee Benefits 8,288,406 3.696 8,646,943 3.756
Subtotal: 8,374,6B6 3.734 8,877.189 3.856
Debt Service 8,994,181 3.876 9,940,684 4.162
Total elty Levy Property 39,089,357 17.297 41,220,877 17.747
Taxes:
% Change from 7.23% -2,44% 5.45% 2.61%
prior vear:
Agland Levy 4,751 3.004 4,607 3,004
Total Property Taxes 39,094,108 - 41,226,484 -
FY2009 FY2010
LEVIES Tax Rate Tax Rate
Dollars per $1 ,000 Dollars per $1,000
General Fund
Tax Levies:
General $ 19,200,748 8.100 $ 19,767,457 8.100
Transit 2,251,940 0.950 2,318,405 0.950
Tort Liability 965,987 0.408 989,032 0.405
Librarv . 640,025 0.270 658,915 0.270
Subtotal: 23,058,700 9,728 23,733,809 9.725
Special Revenue Levies:
Emergency 237,D46 0.100 245,507 0.100
Employee Benefits 8,942,215 3.772 9,224,301 3.780
Subtotal: 9,179,261 3.872 9.469,808 3.880
Debt Service 11,295,709 4.590 12,080,486 4.785
TOliI \ilty Levy I'ropeny
. Taxes: 43.533 670 18.190 45,284.103 18.370
% ehange from 5.61% 2.49% 4.02% 0.99%
prior vear:
Agland Levy 4,751 3.004 4,751 3.004
Total Property Taxes 43,538,421 --- 45,288,854 -.-
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ProDertv Tax levies
The FY2008 proposed property tax rate increases 2.61% from $17.297 per $1,000 of taxable assessed
valuation in FY2007, to $17.747 in FY2008. eity Council made a one-time reduction in the debt service levy
in FY2007 by authorizing a transfer of $638,200 (equivalent to $0.275 debt service levy reduction) from the
General Fund to the Debt Service Fund, and by decreasing the emergency levy from 27 cents in FY2006 to
3.8 cents in FY2007. In FY2008 the debt service levy returns to approximately the same levy rate as the
FY2008 debt service, and the emergency levy is budgeted at 10 cents. The employee benefits levy
increases by 6 cents, as a result of an 8 percent increase in health insurance costs and a 5.2% increase in
IPERS, offset by a slight reduction in the police and fire pension rate, which decreased from 27.75% in
FY2007to 25.48% in FY2008.
Estimated Property Tax Levy on $100,000 Residential Valuation
(Iowa City portion)
FY07
$795.58
FY08
$809.09
Taxable Valuation:
City Levy (FY07):
$45,996
$ 17.297
Taxable Valuation:
City levy (FY08):
$45,559
$ 17.747
The general property tax levy of $8.10 is used to support General Fund services such as those provided by
the Police and Fire Departments, Library, Senior Center, Parks and Recreation. This levy cannot exceed
$8.10 per $1000 of taxable assessed valuation per State law.
The Library tax levy of $.27 was voted in by a majority of the residents in .1991. The initial levy was used to
expand Library services and continues to maintain that level of service.
The Transit levy of $.95 is a "general" levy for transit operations which cannot exceed $.95 per $1,000 of
taxable assessed valuation.
The Tort Liability levy has no maximum and is based on estimated insurance premiums and claim losses
within the self-insured retention. The levy rate for FY2008 is estimated at $0.410, which is a 12% increase
over FY2007. 'The City's self-insured retention amount is $400,000 per occurrence for worker's
compensation, $500,000 for liability claims and $100,000 for city property claims.
The Emergency levy is $0.10 .for FY2008. The generai levy must be at $8.10 before this levy can be used.
The levy cannot exceed $0.27.
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The Employee Benefits property tax levy is used for the employer cost of the following benefits for employees
within the General Fund:
. Health Insurance
. Life Insurance
. Disability Insurance
. Worke~s Compensation insurance premiums
. Unemployment Compensation.
. Social Security (FleA - 7.65%)
. Iowa Public Employees Retirement System costs (IPERS - 6.05%, 6.35% and 6.65% FY08, FY09
and FY10 respectively)
. Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI - 25.48%)
The employee benefits levy increase continues to be due to rising health insurance costs, pension
benefits and funding workers compensation losses.
The Debt Service levy provides funding for principal and interest payments on general obligation bonds. The
debt service tax receipts are estimated to increase to $9 million in FY2007, $9.9 million in FY2008, $11.3
million in FY2009 and $12 million in FY2010. Future general obligation debt issues include $8.8 million in FY
2007, $9.95 million in FY2008, $10.5 million in FY2009, and $7.45 million in FY2010.
B. GENERAL FUND REVENUE
FY2008 revenues total $49.5 million which is a 4.4% increase over the FY2007 budget of $47.4 million.
Revenue is projected to increase 1.6% in FY2009 ($50.3 million), and 2% in FY2010 ($51.4 million).
FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10
Actual Amended Budget Estimated Estimated
1. Property Taxes 27,924,028 30,023,661 31,137,213 32,194,747 33,287,147
2. Other City Taxes 1,076,393 1,057,692 1,133,676 1,153,361 1,173,397
3. Licenses & Permits 1,285,410 1,219,543 1,255,691 1,255,691 1,255,691
4. Other Financing Sources '5,249,573 4,989,657 5,571,106 5,262,953 5,195,915
5. Use Of Money & Property 1,120,383 1,324,414 1,272,927 1,272,927 1.269,706
6. Intergovernmental 2,931.594 3,020,258 3,085,729 3,141.146 3,178,025
7. Charges For Services 3,903,294 4,086,441 4,289,819 4,289,819 4,289,819
B. Miscellaneous 1,703,224 1,763,056 1,806,666 1,798,666 1,747,316
Total Revenue: $ 45,193,899 $ 47,484,722 $ 49,552,827 $50,369,310 $ 51,397,016
% change from prior year 6.37% 5.1% 4.4% 1.6% 2.0%
General Fund revenue is summarized into eight major categories. An analysis of each category follows:
1. Prooertv Taxes - Property tax revenue provides 63% of General Fund revenue in FY2008 which
includes transfers in from the Employee Benefits and Emergency Levy funds. Property tax support
within the General Fund is proposed to increase by 3.7% in FY2008 to $31 million. Property taxes
for FY2009 are proposed at $32.1 million, an increase of 3.4%. FY2010 property taxes are
projected at $33.2 million, a 3.4% increase.
. Direct Receipted Levies - This includes the general, transit, library, tort liability and agriculture
land levies. The property tax revenue as proposed will be at the maximum allowable levy
rates per State of Iowa eode, except for the tort liability levy which has no maximum. FY2008
direct property tax revenues are projected to be $22.4 million or 3.1 % greater than FY2007.
FY2009 is projected to increase by 2.9% to $23 million and FY2010 by 2.9% to $23.7 million.
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Transferred Levies - The employee benefits levy property tax revenue is receipted into the
Employee Benefits Fund and then transferred to the General Fund. In FY2008 the Employee
Benefit Fund will transfer $8.5 million to the General Fund. The emergency levy is receipted first
into the Emergency Levy Fund and then transferred to the General Fund. For FY2008, the
General Fund will receive $234,574 from the Emergency Levy Fund.
t. Other Crtv Taxes - This includes revenue from the state-administered Hotel/Motel tax, a seven
percent (7%) tax upon gross hotel/motel room rental receipts. Receipts are allocated as follows:
Police Patrol (47.5%), Convention and Visitors Bureau (25%), Parks and recreational facilities
(27.5%). FY2008 Hotel/Motel tax is estimated at $673,772.
This category also includes a gas and electric excise tax, a state-legislated reclassification from
property tax to usage tax. While cities were guaranteed a revenue-neutral period from FY2001
through FY2003, they are no longer guaranteed to match the property tax rate. The gas and electric
excise tax is budgeted at $420,197 in FY2008, based on the City's proposed property tax rate and
valuations supplied by the State Department of Revenue and Finance.
2. Licenses & Permits - This category consists of revenue received for building and rental housing
permits/inspections, plumbing and electrical license fees; taxi licenses; beer, liquor and cigarette
permitllicense fees (state regulated), sign permits, burial permits, animal licensing and some
miscellaneous fees. The FY2008 budget is $1 ,255,691, slightly less than FY2007.
3. Other Financino Sources - Road Use Tax (RUT) revenue represents $4.2 million of the $5.6 million
budgeted in this category during FY2008. This amount is transferred into the general fund to cover
the net operating costs of Traffic Engineering and Streets Division, and one position budgeted within
the Forestry Division for maintenance of City street right-of-ways. Other operating transfers into the
General Fund include $200,000 annually from Parking, from a portion of the parking fines, and
$152,821 from the Cable Division ($100,000 General Fund subsidy and $52,821 support for Library
audio / visual).
4. Use of Monev & Property - This revenue source consists of interest income, farmer's market space
rentals, park shelter rental fees, locker rentals, and Senior Center parking permits. It is budgeted at
$1.3 million for FY2008.
Miscellaneous
4%
FY2008 Budget
General Fund Revenue
$49,552,827
Charges for
Services
9%
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Sources
11%
Other City
Taxes
2%
Licenses
& Permits
3%
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6. Interaovernmental Fundina - This includes state and federal grants, 28-E agreements and contracts
with local governmental entities for services provided, as shown beiow.
FY08 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10
Interaovernmental Fundlna Actual Budget Budget Prolected Projected
Local Governmental: 28E Agreements'
Coralville - Animal Services 99,811 50,000 50,000 70,000 70,000
Ie Comm. Schools - Mercer Pool 81,878 98,312 85,964 86,766 88,000
County, Univ Heights, Hills - Library 301,498 322,136 322,136 322,136 322,136
Johnson County - Senior Center 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000
University of Iowa - Fire Protection 1,114,740 1,148,140 1,182,700 1,218,181 1,254,726
University Heights - Transit Services 28,815 29,804 30,850 29,804 29,804
University Heights - Emergency Radio 52,844 42,275 42,275 42,275 42,275
Local Governmental Revenue: 1,754,586 1,765,667 1,788,925 1,844,162 1,881,941
State-dlstrlbuted Revenue:
Monies & Credits 13,481 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000
Transit Assistance 384,014 360,000 398,954 398,954 398,954
Public Safety Grants 95,577 91,682 99,130 99,130 99,130
Total State Revenue: 473,071 464,682 511,084 511,084 511,084
Federal Revenue:
Trans~ Grants 499,620 784,009 785,000 785,000 785,000
Public Safety Grants 203,368 5,000 . - -
Total Federal Revenue: 702,988 789,009 785,000 785,000 785,000
. Misc. Other Intergovernmental Revenue 948 900 720 900 -
Total. Interaovernmental Fundlna: 2.931,593 3,020,258 3.085,729 3.141148 3.178,025
The City maintains a number of 28E agreements with local entities for services provided to area
residents; including public transit, animal services, and access to Iowa eity's Public Library, Mercer Park
Aquatic Center and Senior Center facilities and programs. The University of Iowa contracts separately
with the City for fire protection, with an estimated $1.2 million budgeted for receipt within the General
Fund for Fire Operations and Fire Vehicle Replacement. The Employee Benefits fund also receives a
portion of the Fire contract for Fire employee benefits.
Prior to FY2004, slate revenue included state aid, personal property replacement tax and bank franchise
tax. These items totaled $1,068,082 in FY03 and were completely eliminated by FY2006. Slate grants
are estimated at $512,130 for FY2008, of which $398,954 is for state transit assistance.
7. Charaes for Services - The FY2008 budget of $4,289,819 million reflects a 5% increase above the
FY2007 budget. Revenues Include fees for Transit, Parks and Recreation, Police, Fire, Housing &
Inspection Services, Animal Control services and eemetery services. It also includes intra-city charges
paid by the business type funds such as water, wastewater, landfill, refuse and cable to the general fund
as reimbursement for a portion of the administrative functions. Parks and Recreation fees are reviewed
annually by the Parks and Recreation eommission and most fees are adjusted by type every two years.
8. Miscellaneous - This category includes a variety of different revenue sources. The largest are parking
fines other than expired meters ($550,000), Code Enforcement which includes Magistrate Court fines
and surcharges ($440,239), Library fines $203,926 and Health Reserve to the General Fund $200,000.
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Fund; 1000 General
Beginning Balance
CITY OF lOW A CITY, lOW A
FINANCIAL PLAN FOR 2008 - 2010
2006
Actual
2007
Estimate
2008
Budget
2009 2010
Projection Projection
17,989,182 19,761,364 18,118,644 18,087,150 18,483,721
19.772.004
1.076,393
42,656
95,798
45,495
2,675
1,069,280
30,432
702,988
13,709
1,114,740
458,963
640,566
391,846
56,217
6,763
10,888
857,998
638,831
60,478
3,955
449,429
533,701
203,926
67,761
24,822
11,567
24,856
1,603,263
225,618
1,101,093
211,485
8,723
190,817
33,340
93,830
7,585,382
566,642
3,829,636
379,273
Current Taxes
Other City Taxes
General Use Permits
Food & Liquor Licens
Professional Licenses
Mise Permits & Licen
Construction Permits & Inspections
Misc. Lie. & Permits
Fed, Intergov. Rev,
Property Tax Credits
State 28e Agreements
Other State Grants
Local Govt 28e Agreements
B1d~ & Development
poll.ce Services
Animal Care Servs
Fire Services
Transit Fees
Culture And Recreation
Misc. Chg, For Ser,
Water Charges For Services
Code Enforcement
Parking Fines
Library Fines & Fees
Contrib & Donations
Printed Materials
Animal Adoption
Misc Merchandise
Intra-city Charges
Other Mise Revenue
Interest Revenues
Rents
Parking Lot. Revenue
Pkg Ramp Revenue
Royalties & Commissions
Sale Of Assets
Empl Benefits Levy
Emergency Levy
Road Use Tax
Mise other operating Transfers
From Water Operations
From Wastewater Operations
From Parking Operations
From Airport Operations
From Broadband
Transfers From GO Bonds
Interfund Loans
Mise Transfers In
Loans
Total Receipts
Personnel
Services
SUPl?lies
capital Outlay
Transfers Out
Contingency
Total Expenditures
Ilnding Balance
Reserved / Designated
Unre.erved Balance
~ of Expenditure.
200,000
21.725,341
1,057,692
34,080
96, 17 3
50,410
1,925
1,000,175
37,455
789,009
24,739
1,148,140
451,682
618,427
347,374
33,330
8,000
16, 300
801,745
677,209
63,968
3,912
390,050
550,000
207,432
269,800
22,505
15,000
21,306
1,612,027
188,559
1,303,221
287,668
8,666
310,000
23,425
285,216
8,210,493
87,827
3,979,975
. 309,010
12,518
12,518
200,000
6,259
152,821
22,407.611
1,133,676
42,629
97,680
45,495
2,675
1,036,762
31,325
785,000
24,739
1,182,700
497,456
606,945
369,093
61,110
8,000
11,528
855,994
652,842
60,826
3,955
452,392
550,000
203,926
235,384
24,632
15,000
24,998
1,643,531
197,606
1,253,221
352,288
8,723
345,000
27,377
101,330
8,495,028
234,574
4,174,201
557,452
14,699
14,699
200,000
7,350
152,821
320,000
25,054
3,500
23,063,307
1,153,361
42,629
97,680
45,495
2,675
1,036,762
31,325
785,000
24,739
1,218,181
497,456
626,881
369,093
61,110
8,000
11,528
855,994
652,842
60,826
3,955
452,392
550,000
203,926
227,384
24,632
15,000
24,998
1,643,531
197,606
1,253,221
352,288
8,723
345,000
27,377
101,330
8,890,001
241,439
4,243,607
495,357
16,001
16,001
200,000
8,001
152,821
26,335
3,500
23.738,416
1,173,397
42,629
97,680
45,495
2,675
1,036,762
31,325
785,000
24,739
1,254,726
497,456
627,215
369,093
61,110
8,000
11,528
855,994
652,842
60,826
3,955
452,392
550,000
203,926
227,384
24,632
15,000
24,998
1,643,531
146,256
1,250,000
352,288
8,723
345,000
27,377
101,330
9,298,731
250,000
4,262,778
432,179
17,323
17,323
200,000
8,661
152,821
162,821
460,000
22,679
101,335
9,225
45,193,899 47,484,722 49,552,827 50,369,310 51,397,016
30,503,770
8,454,301
2,010,938
1,524,344
928,364
o
23,840
7,500
32,801,850
9,631,718
2,256,571
2,206,212
2,034,591
196,500
33,730,753
9,872,066
2,420,487
1,828,280
1,363,505
369,230
34,890,263
9,752,452
2,520,057
1,419,126
1,016,341
374,500
3,500
36,028,511
9,973,462
2,625,349
1,174,646
1,166,806
384,860
43,421,717 49,127,442 49,584,321 49,972,739 51,353,634
19,761,364 18,118,644 18,087,150 18,483,721 18,527,103
2,027,516 1,780,986 2,355,713 2,870,796 3,304,950
17,733,848 16,337,658 15,731,437 15,612,925 15,222,153
4l~ 33~ 32% 31\ 30~
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CITY OF lOW A CITY. lOW A
GENERAL FUND
EXPENDITURES SUMMARY BY DIVISION
Budget for 2008 - 2010
Activity
City Council
City Clerk
City Attorney
City Manager
Human Relations
Finance Dept Administration
Accounting
Central Procurement
Revenue Division
Document Services
Tort Liabilit~, Insurance
Government BU11din~s
Human Rights Activ1ties
Non Operational Administration
Capital Improvement Project Funding
Transit
Transit Bus Re~lacement Reserve
Police Protect1on
Investigations
Patrol
Records
Community Relations
Emergency Communications
Police Grants
Fire Protection
Animal Shelter Operations & Adminis
Deer Control
HIS Department Administration
Building Inspection
Housing Inspection
Public Works Administration
'Energy Conservation
Engineering
Traffic En~ineering
Streets Ma1ntenance
Parks & Rec Admin
Recreation
Parks
Forestry Operations
Cemetery Operations
caD Maintenance
Library
Library - Other
Senior Center
PCD Department Administration
Urban Planning
Neighborhood Services
Public Art
Community Development - Non Grant A
Economic Development
Storm Damage
GRAND TOTAL
2006
Actual
111,310
437,986
585,918
465,227
440,705
343,237
574,753
256,857
968,325
238,294
684,664
441,306
218,724
538,613
34,405
4,652,761
76,852
590,445
710,442
5,907,860
448,227
59,973
807,617
181,227
5,257,663
562,983
61,562
298,715
568,551
345,084
210,480
5,854
713,782
1,292,229
2,789,504
316,600
2,386,832
1,680,256
319,738
307,862
424,310
4,197,516
7,049
721,339
227,152
338,817
115,180
2,367
59,492
104,418
330,654
2007
Budget
121,136
378,348
629,788
480,364
601,878
336,344
671,853
258,307
1,016,754
270,128
836,000
469,850
204,065
1,692,397
30,000
5,329,884
482,741
595,603
816,404
6,330,430
486,845
61,932
826,072
184,996
5,675,780
536,543
72,457
355,616
634,181
405,876
219,879
32,207
853,997
1,288,491
3,001,092
336,860
3,043,420
1,764,208
388,957
364,388
521,651
4,564,028
868,909
239,876
362,225
124,211
7,180
63,142
200,349
89,800
2009 2010
Projection Projection
2008
Budget
127,603
469,874
647,290
491,931
489,340
374,941
668,270
285,198
1,012,557
249,488
961,808
517,632
234,758
1,219,104
5,669,579
614,447
843,493
6,562,058
502,407
68,134
895,780
182,079
5,685,634
558,117
70,000
320,566
658,556
422,178
234,212
18,312
854,601
1,276,113
3,189,481
268,242
2,675,285
1,841,708
435,032
344,305
465,270
4,748,925
780,299
252,386
379,069
129,484
6,252
388,546
486,278
7,699
130,337
483,042
676,147
509,206
509,626
385,697
693,573
292,706
1,034,066
258,808
983,898
500,421
246,332
1,233,016
5,773,009
639,485
823,630
6,744,378
517,919
68,357
875,374
187,488
5,777,073
575,717
70,000
331,329
675,839
435,074
242,147
18 , 944
890,701
1,333,580
3,222,991
275,918
2,646,514
1,859,560
397,396
354,367
503,430
4,894,908
788,251
261,526
391,199
132,011
6,330
70,303
243,186
7,930
133,191
497,008
705,911
514,733
529,828
397,303
718,675
300,342
1,049,864
268,021
1,007,093
508,925
258,340
1,251,688
5,879,055
666,267
848,981
6,942,973
532,531
68,580
896,881
192,706
5,949,101
593,640
70,000
342,394
693,672
451,174
250,757
19,603
929,975
1,296,823
3,303,509
272,941
2,631,106
1,878,624
407,357
364,658
485,841
5,061,688
800,536
271,118
403,761
119,730
6,410
71,921
500,231
8,168
43,421,717 49,127,442 49,584,321 49,972,739 51,353,634
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C. GENERAL FUND-EXPENrnTURES
The General Fund expenditure budget in FY2008 is $49,584,321 compared to the amended FY2007 budget
of $49,127,442 and represents a 0.9% increase in expenditure levels.
A comparison of dollars by major expenditure classification is provided below;
FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10
Actual Amended Budget Estimated Estimated
Personnel 30,503,770 32,801,850 33,730,753 34,890,263 36,028,511
Services 8,454,301 9,631,718 9,872,066 9,752,452 9,973,462
Supplies 2,010,938 2,256,571 2,420,487 2,520,057 2,625,349
Capital Outlay 1,524,344 2,206,212 1,828,280 1,419,126 1,174,646
Other Financial Uses - Transters 928,364 2,231,091 1,732,735 1,390,841 1,551 ,666
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 43,421,717 49,127,442 49,584,321 49,972,739 51,353,634
% ehange 5,7% 13.1% 0,9% 0,8% 2.8%
FY2008 Proposed Budget
General Fund Expenditures by Category
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1. Personnel - Personnel costs account for approximately 68% of budgeted expenditures within the
General Fund and are up 2.8% in FY2008. This includes salaries and benefits, including health, life,
disability insurance, employer share of FleA and IPERS, and Police/Fire retirement contributions.
Salaries and benefits for most employees are determined by collective bargaining agreements with one
of three unions: AFSCME (Local #183), the Police Labor Relations Organization (PLR)) of Iowa City, and
the Iowa eity Association of Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF, AFL-CIO (Local #610). Supervisory,
confidential, temporary and other employees specified in ehapter 20 of the Code of Iowa are excluded
from these unions and the terms, conditions or application of the respective agreements.
The majority of City employees are represented by AFSCME, which is comprised of two bargaining units:
one exclusively for Library employees and one for all other departments. AFSCME ratified a three-year
contract that spans July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007. This agreement includes adjustments to wages
of 2.65%,2.75% and 2.85% for each year respectively plus any step increases.
Sworn police officers are represented by the Police Labor Relations Organizations (PLRO) of Iowa City.
The bargaining unit is composed of all Iowa eity police officers. Exempt from the unit are the police
chief, captains, lieutenants and sergeants. A new three year contract was ratified with the PLRO,
beginning July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009. The agreement provides for wage increases of 3.1 % in .
the first year, 3.25% in the second year, and 3.3% in the third year plus any step increases.
The firefighters are represented by the Iowa eity Association of Professional Fire Fighters (IAFF), AFL-
CIO (Local #610). The bargaining unit is composed of firefighters, lieutenants, and captains. Exempt
from the unit are the fire chief, deputy fire chief, fire marshal and battalion chiefs. The IAFF and eity
ratified a three-year contract that spans July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009. The agreement provides for
wage increases of 3.1 % in the first year, 3.25% in the second year, and 3.3% in the third year plus any
step increases.
Administrative, confidential, supervisory and temporary employees who are ineligible for collective
bargaining are covered by the Personnel Rules and Regulations. Some employees are eligible for
Civil Service. Salaries and benefit appropriations are determined by the eity eouncil upon the
recommendation of the City Manager. Adjustments to the administrative / confidential pay plan are the
same as AFSCME for FY2008 - 2010, per City eouncil resolution.
2. Services - This category includes printing, insurance, training and education, postage, various service
contracts; repair and maintenance costs on vehicles, buildings and equipment, utility costs, charges
for internal services, and funding for local community events and human service agencies. Fiscal year
2008 expenditures are budgeted at $9.9 million and are 2.5% higher than FY2007.
3. Supplies - Supplies consist primarily of materials that are consumed or depleted, such as office and
cleaning supplies, fuels and materials for repair and maintenance of buildings, streets, and
equipment. The FY2008 budget is $2.4 million, up 7.3% from the prior fiscal year.
4. eapltal Outlav - General Fund capital outlay is budgeted at $1.8 million in FY2008 and includes
police vehicle replacements, library materials, operating equipment, and building maintenance and
improvements.
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Other Financial Uses - This category budgeted at $1.7 for FY 2008 includes transfers out of the General
Fund totaling $1.36 million, and $369,230 budgeted for contingency at 0.75% of expenditures per City
eouncil policy. The majority of transfers out of the General Fund are interfund loan repayments, transfers
to library and parkland reserves and capital improvement project funding. Following is an itemized listing
of transfers out of the General Fund and contingency through FY2010.
General Fund FY2008 FY2009 FY2010
Transfer To Proposed Proposed Proposed
Airport Operations 112,000 112,000 112,000
JCCOG 159,500 164,700 169,500
Economic Oevelopment 250,000 250,000
Landfill - Fire Loan Repay 14,909 15,677 16,513
Landfill - Mercer/Scanlon Loan Repay 45,637
Parkland Acquisition-Scanlon Loan
Repay 25,054 26,335
Library eomputer Repl. Reserve 42,968 42,968 42,968
Library Equipment Replacement
Reserve 19,454 19,454 19,454
2002 G.O. Bond - OebtAbatement
(Library Commercial Space) 50,000 50,000 50,000
Landfill - Senior Center Loan Repay 49,903 52,209 46,140
Transit Improvement Reserve 495,030 432,935 369,757
Transit - Oaycare Facility Loan 49,050 50,063 51,074
CIP-Parks Land Acquisition 50,000 50,000 39,400
Total Transfer from General Fund 1,363,505 1,016,341 1,166,806
Contingency 369,230 374,500 384,860
Total Other Financial Uses 1,732,735 1,390,841 1 ,551 ,666
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D, GENERAL FUND YEAR-END eASH BALANCE
The City Council General Fund balance policy was revised in FY2007 to establish an optimum fund
balance of 30% of expenditures. The policy ensures that operating cash balances will be maintained
at a level to ensure sufficient cash flow throughout the fiscal year. The following table depicts the
General Fund Operating cash position for fiscal years 2006 through 2010.
FY06 FY07 FY06 FYOB FY10
Actual 8udgat Budgat Eatlmatad Eltlmatad
Beginning Balance 17.989,182 19,761,364 18,118,644 18,087,150 18.483,721
Receipts 45,193.699 47.484.722 49,552,827 50.369,310 51,397.016
Expend~ures (43,421,717) (49, 127 ,442) (49,584,321 ) (49,972,739) (51.353,634)
Ending Balance 19.761,364 18.118,644 16,087,150 18.483.721 18.527.103
.Reserved 2,027,516 1.780,986 2.355,713 2,870,796 3,304,950
Unreserved 17,733,848 16,337,658 15,731,437 15,612,925 15,222,153
Unreserved Balance as % of 41% 33% 32% 31% 30%
Expenditures .Reserved includes: Library Computer and Equipment reserves, Park Land Acquisition & Development, Transit
Equipment reserve. Fire Equipment Replacement reserve and restricted Escrow I Deposits.
The cash fund balance is used to provide cash flow during the first quarter of the fiscal year because
the majority of property taxes are received in October/November, causing the cash balance to be
drawn down. The following chart shows cash flow needs or how expenditures have exceeded
receipts in the first three months for the past five years.
3 Months @ Receipts Expenditures Shortfall in
Sept. 30 Receipts
FY07 $ 7,881,225 $ 13,014,632 (5,133,407)
FY06 6,315,525 12,105,987 (5,790,462)
FY05 6,040,943 10,889,278 (4,848,334)
FY04 4,595,488 11,049,590 (6,454,102)
FY03 4,806,797 9,410,440 (4,603,643)
FY02 4,387,107 8,818,510 (4,431,403)
FY01 4,449,250 9,233,286 (4,784,036)
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E, DEBT SERVleE FUND
This fund accounts for annual principal and interest payments due on general obligation debt of the
City. Funding is provided by the debt service property tax levy, transfers from proprietary funds
(Parking, Wastewater, and Water) and 64-1A TIF district tax revenue. Debt Service issuance in
FY2007 includes a $3.35 million refunding of GO Bonds from 1997 and $8.8 million in general
purpose bonds. FY2008 through 2010 issues are estimated at $9.95 million, $10.5 million and $7.45
million, respectively.
As stated in the eity's Fiscal Policy, "Debt incurred as a general obligation of the eity of Iowa City
shall not exceed statutory limits: presently 5% of the total assessed value of property within the
corporate limits as established by the eity Assessor." The following schedule and graph depict
current and estimated future debt margins for the eity. Property valuations for FY2008 - 2010
have been estimated with the assumption of three percent (3%) growth, annually.
Debt as %
Allowable Debt Margin Outstanding of
Fiscal Total Property (5% ofTotal Property Debt Allowable
Year Valuation Val.l at Julv 1 Debt Maraln
FYOO 2,416,782,699 120,839,135 46,165,000 38%
FYOI 2,591,030,038 129,551,502 41,190,000 32%
FV02 2,692,448,464 134,622,423 61,565,000 46%
FY03 2,909,644,383 145,482,219 85,260,000 59%
FY04 2,962,505,107 148,125,255 79,100,000 ' 530/.
FY05 3,195,170,779 159,758,539 85,085,000 53%
FY06 3,295,985,553 164,799,278 85,290,000 52%
FY07 3,883,087,391 194,154,370 85,060,000 44%
*FY08 3,924,753,762 196,237,688 85,770,000 44%
*FY09 4,042,496,375 202,124,819 87,425,356 43%
*FYIO 4,163,771,266 208,188,563 86,950,995 42%
*
Estimate
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Iowa City's Fiscal Policy also includes the guideline that "the debt service levy shall not exceed 25% of the
city levy in anyone fiscal year." The following chart shows the debt service levy as a percentage of the city
levy for FY99 through FY10. The levies for FY01-FY07 are certified; the levies for FYOB, FY09, and FY10 are
projected.
Debt Service Levy
As a Percentage of
Total Property Tax Levy
30%
50/0
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F. INTERNAL SERVleE FUNDS
Internal Service funds include the Equipment Maintenance Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund, the
Central Services Fund, the Risk Management Loss Reserve Fund, the Health Insurance Reserve
Fund and Information Technology Services Fund.
The Equipment Maintenance Fund provides maintenance for all City vehicles and equipment and
rents vehicles to other eity departments from a central vehicle pool. Funding is provided from a
chargebacks to all departments for the maintenance services and the rentals of vehicles.
The Equipment Replacement Fund is used to replace most rolling stock. Funding is provided from
an annual chargebacks to all departments based on the estimated replacement value at the time of
replacement.
The Information Technology Services Fund accounts for the technical support, networking, web
development. data storage and hardware replacement for most of the eity's computer and phone
systems. Individual cost centers/divisions are charged for this support. Exceptions to this include the
Library, Broadband Telecommunications and H.U.D.-financed programs (C.D.B.G. and the Housing
Authority).
The Central Services Fund provides centralized contract administration, duplicating, radio, and
postal services.
The Risk Management Loss Reserve Fund accounts for workers compensation, property, and
liability losses for all funds. Funds are charged based on their loss experience and pro rata share of
the insurance premium. Market conditions within the insurance industry have resulted in a significant
increase in the City's self-insured retention amount to $400,000 per occurrence for worke(s
compensation and $500,000 per occurrence for liability claims. Property insurance self-insured
retention is $100,000 per occurrence.
The Health Insurance Reserve accounts for the actual payment of all health and dental claims.
Premiums are based on actuarially sound estimates and charged to each department. The
premiums vary by labor bargaining unit contracts. Health and dental insurance premiums are
projected to increase 8% in FY2008 and 5% in FY2009 and FY2010.
G, SPEelAL REVENUE FUNDS
The Special Revenue Funds include the Employee Benefits Fund, Community Development Block
Grant Fund (eDBG), Road Use Tax Fund, Johnson eounty Council of Governments (JCeOG),
Special Assessments, Economic Development Fund, and Tax Increment Financing funds.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund accounts for revenue from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development programs and is restricted in use for eligible
projects as defined by federal regulations. These monies are utilized by both businesses and
individual homeowners. for property rehabilitation and community development initiatives. FY2008
CDBG federal revenue is budgeted at $810,000 and the HOME program at $637,000.
The Road Use Tax Fund accounts for state-distributed revenues based on gasoline taxes, license
fees and weight taxes. These funds are distributed back to cities based on a per capita formula and
are used to pay for street and traffic engineering maintenance, planning and construction-related
costs. Based on an Iowa City population of 63,283; per capita estimates for FY2008 - 2010 are
$84.40, $85.40, and $85.50 respectively, resulting in annual Road Use Tax revenue estimates of
$5,341,085, $5,404,368 and $5,410,697 for fiscal years 2008 - 2010.
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Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG) provides county-wide planning assistance for
transportation, human services and solid waste planning. The City of Iowa eity acts as custodian for
the fund and provides accounting and payroll services.
To encourage development in various locations in Iowa City, the City has established (TIF) Tax
Increment Financing Districts. TIF revenues are used to repay debt incurred for the projects and to
pay property tax rebates on increased valuation per development agreements within the districts.
H, RESERVE FUNDS
Several reserve funds have been segregated out of General Fund due to their restricted nature. This
includes the Library Computer and Equipment Replacement Reserves, Parkland Acquisition and
Development Reserves, Fire Vehicle Replacement and Transit Equipment Reserve Funds.
A number of reserve funds also appear in the Business-Type Activities section of this Financial Plan.
Revenue bond covenants require that Parking, Water and the Wastewater Treatment Funds set
aside a number of special reserve accounts. Landfill and Broadband Telecommunications also have
separate reserves for future capital expenditures. Landfill's reserve is to be used for the purchase of
additional land, cell construction, and cell post-closure costs. Broadband Telecommunications'
reserve is for future equipment replacement.
I. BUSINESS. TYPE ACTIVITES
The Business-type Funds include Parking, Wastewater Treatment, Water, Refuse, Landfill, Airport,
Broadband Telecommunications, Housing Authority, and Stormwater Management. These are
primarily self-supported through user fees for services provided. The exceptions to this are the Iowa
City Airport and Housing Authority. The Iowa City Airport is not self-supported at this time and
receives property tax subsidy. The Housing Authority is primarily a HUD federally funded program.
Annual capital projects which were formerly included within the Capital Improvement Program have
been moved to Parking, Wastewater and Water Operations, based on the recommendation of the
City's extemal auditors.
1. PARKING FUND
A number of parking fee increases went into effect July 1, 2006, as can be seen in revenue
projections for FY2007 forward.
2, WASTEWATER TREATMENT FUND Fee Increase: 5% Recommended in FY09
A sewer rate increase of eight percent (8%) went into effect July 1, 2006 due to a decrease
in industrial users and associated fees. An additional five percent (5%) increase is
recommended for FY09 due to decreasing bond covenant ratios. Public Works has initiated
a cost of service rate study for both the Water and Wastewater Funds.
3. WATER FUND
A five percent (5%) reduction in water user fees went into effect on July 1, 2006. No further
change in user fees is recommended at this time as fund balance remains healthy.
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4,
REFUSE FUND
Fee Incre..e: $1.00 Recommended In FY08
A $1.00 increase is recommended for FY2008, with $.50 to finance increased costs of
refuse collection and $.50 for increases in recycling collection. Additional increases are
recommended in FY2009 and 2010 for refuse collection. Personnel and vehicle operations
(including fuel) account for the majority of costs in this fund. Capital outlay budgeted at
$55,000 annually includes purchase of 1,200 roll-out trash containers per year.
5, LANDFILL FUND
The landfill fee remains at $38.50 per ton for city residents and $43.50 per ton for county
residents. $2.10 of the tonnage fee is a state surcharge that is remitted to the state and
$1.55 per ton is a local surcharge, also required by the state. The local surcharge is used to
fund Iowa eity's support of JeCOG Solid Waste as well as education efforts and ECICOG
regional solid waste planning.
6. AIRPORT FUND
The FY08 budget maintains current operations and includes continued repayment of
interfund loans used to construct hangars at the airport. A number of capital improvement
projects are budgeted in FY07 and FY08 as proposed to FAA.
7. BROADBAND TELEeOMMUNleATIONS FUND
This fund accounts for activities within the Cable TV division, including administration of
the cable television franchise agreement, local programming on eity Channel 4,
interactive services on InfoVision ehannel 5, and the Avatar Project, which produces a
series of programs on interests and concerns of the citizens of Iowa eity. The primary
funding source for this division is a five percent (5%) cable franchise fee, which is part of
a non-exclusive franchise agreement and budgeted at $619,208 in FY08.
The Community Television Service (eTS), a project of the eable TV division, produces
programs for nonprofit organizations and cablecasts local public meetings. The eTS
receives 55 cents per cable customer per month to produce this programming under the
new agreement with Mediacom. Revenue from this pass-through fee is estimated at
$127,687 for FY08.
8. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FUND
Iowa City is now required to implement various programs related to stormwater quality
under a federally mandated Stormwater Permit. Stormwater user fees are $2.00/month
per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) and are budgeted at $593,179 in FY2008.
Construction for the following year includes annual creek side drainage and sump pump
discharge tiles. Reconstruction of the storm sewer at the Gilbert, Prentiss and Bowery
Street intersection is scheduled for FY2008.
9, HOUSING AUTHORITY FUND
The Housing Authority Fund accounts for $7.1 million in revenue from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.) for programs to assist
individuals and families in obtaining affordable housing.
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Department
Water Plant Oper
Water Customer Sve
TOTAL BNTERPRISE FUNDS
JCCOG Administration
Solid Waste Mgmt
File Srvrs&Sys Supp
Web Admin & Services
TOTAL OTHER FUNDS
CITY OF lOW A CITY, lOW A
ADDITIONAL POSITIONS
RECOMMENDED FOR 2008
position
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
WATER SERVICES CLERK
SOLID WASTE PLANNER
SOLID WASTE PLANNER
OPERATIONS CLERK - ITS
WEB DEVELOPER
GRAND TOTAL - ADDITIONAL POSITIONS RBCOMMENDED
Department
Patrol
Emergency Comm
Emergency Comm
Fire Emergency Oper
Fire Prevention
Eng Services
Streets Repair progr
Park Maint Admin/Sup
Parks Oper & Maint
Library Bldg Maint
com~uter Systems
Sen10r Center Oper
Senior Center Oper
FTE*
.50
.25
.75
.50
-.50
.05
.25
.30
1,05
Salary /
Wages Benefits
18,022 9,050
9,202 4,553
27,224
28,261
-28,261
1,914
11,989
13,903
41,127
Additional Positions Requested For 2008
NOT RECOMMENDED In 2008 Financial Plan
position
POLICE OFFICER
EMERGENCY COMM WATCH COORD.
WATCH COORDINATOR - EMERG COMM
FIREFIGHTER
FIRE LIEUTENANT
Clerk Typist Engineering
M.W. II - Stre~ts
ASST SUPT - PARKS
M . W. I - PARKS
MWI - LIBRARY
LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST
Progra~ s~ecialist - Sr Center
Receptlonlst
TOTAL GENllRAL FUND
GRAND TOTAL - NOT RBCOMMl!NDIlD IN 2008
* FTE = Full Time Equivalent
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FTE*
4,00
1. 00
3.00
3.00
1. 00
1.00
1.00
1. 00
1.00
.25
.25
.50
,50
17.50
17,50
Salary /
Wages
152,512
40,361
121,083
123,468
53,526
30,462
36,045
44,995
29,437
7,697
12,438
22,570
13,471
688,065
688,065
13,603
10,932
-10,932
941
2,963
3,904
17,507
Benefits
92,596
18,851
56,323
77,208
29,104
17,277
18,100
19,442
17,126
4,331
5,030
9,720
8,379
Total
27,072
13,75S
40,827
39,193
-39,193
2,855
14,952
17,807
58,634
Total
245,108
59, 212
177,406
200,676
82,630
47,739
54,145
64,437
46,563
12,028
17,468
32,290
21,850
373,487 1,061,552
373,487 1,061,552
CITY OF lOW A CITY, lOW A
Full Time Equivalent's (FIE) Comparison
FY 2007 to 2008
Division
City Council
City Clerk
City Attorney
City Manager
Personnel
Finance Administration
Accounting
Purchasin!;J
Revenue D~vision (old Treasury ch
Document Services
Operations & Maintenance
Energy Conservation
Human Rights
Mass Transit Administration & Sup
Mass Transit Operations
Transit Fleet Maintenance
Transit Auto Body
Court St Transportation Center
police Department Administration
Criminal Investigation
Patrol
Records & Identification
Emergency Communications
Jo County Task Force Grant
Domestic Violence Grant
Fire Adminstration
Fire Emergency Operations
Fire Prevention
Fire Training
Shelter Operations & Administrati
Animal Control Patrolling
HIS Department Administration
Building Inspection
Housing Inspections
Public Works Administration and S
Engineering Services
Traffic Eng Admin & Support
Traffic Eng Signals
Streets Admin & Support
Streets Repair Programs
Parks & Rec Admin
General Office Administration
Building Maintenance
Supervision
Mercer Park Pool Operations
Aquatics Supervision
Supervision - SPI
Supervision
Scanlon Gym
Parks Maintenance Admin & Support
Parks Operations & Maintenance
Forestry Operations
Cemetery Operations
caD Maintenance Operations
Library Administration
Library Building Maintenance
Computer Systems
Library Commercial Building
Technical Services
Public Services
Reciprocal Borrowing
Senior Center Operations
PCD Department Admin
Urban Planning
Neighborhood Services
Non-Grant Community Development
Full
Time
7.00
4.00
6.00
3.00
4.00
2.80
7.00
3.25
7.50
3.50
4.33
.00
1. 00
3.50
24.50
6.00
1. 00
2.00
5.00
8.00
64,00
6,00
10,00
1. 00
1. 00
4.00
50,00
2.00
1. 00
5.75
,25
2.75
7,00
4.00
2.00
11.10
1.15
3.00
1. 50
22.00
2.00
4.00
3.67
1. 00
1. 65
.55
1. 00
1. 00
.80
2.00
11.00
3,00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.75
3.00
.25
6.00
16,00
.00
5,81
2.05
3.00
1. 00
.80
2007
Part
Time
.00
.00
,60
.00
.00
.32
.00
.75
1. 38
.00
,63
,25
1. 50
.00
17.75
,00
,00
.00
.00
,00
.00
.00
1. 25
.00
,00
,00
.00
.00
,00
.00
,00
.00
,50
1.13
,00
.25
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
,00
,00
.45
1. 00
,00
.00
.30
,00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.50
,50
,75
.00
2,08
6,56
,75
.50
.50
,50
,00
.10
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Total
7.00
4.00
6.60
3.00
4.00
3.12
7.00
4.00
8.88
3.50
4,96
.25
2.50
3.50
42.25
6.00
1. 00
2,00
5.00
8.00
64,00
6.00
11.25
1. 00
1. 00
4.00
50,00
2.00
1. 00
5.75
,25
2.75
7.50
5.13
2,00
11.35
1.15
3.00
1. 50
22.00
2.00
4.00
3.67
1. 00
2,10
1. 55
1. 00 .
1. 00
1.10
2.00
11,00
3,00
3,00
3.00
3,50
4.25
3.75
,25
8.08
22.56
,75
6.31
2.55
3,50
1. 00
,90
Full
Time
7.00
4.00
6.00
3,00
4.00
2.80
7.00
3.25
7.50
3.50
4.33
,00
1. 00
3.50
24,50
6.00
'1.00
2.00
5.00
8,00
64.00
6.00
10,00
1. 00
1. 00
4,00
50,00
2,00
1. 00
5,75
,25
2,75
7.00
4.00
2,00
11.10
1.15
3.00
1. 50
22.00
2.00
4.00
3.67
1. 00
1.65
.55
1.00
1. 00
,80
2.00
11.00
3,00
3.00
3.00
3,00
3.75
3.00
.25
6,00
16,00
.00
5.81
2,05
3.00
1. 00
.BO
2008
Part
Time
.00
.00
.60
.00
.00
.32
.00
.75
1. 38
.00
.63
.25
1.50
.00
17.75
,00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
1. 25
,00
,00
.00
.00
,00
,00
.00
.00
.00
.50
1.13
.00
.25
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.45
1. 00
,00
.00
.30
.00
.00
:00
.00
,00
.50
.50
,75
,00
2.08
6,56
.75
.50
.50
.50
.00
.10
Total
7.00
4.00
6.60
3.00
4.00
3.12
7.00
4.00
8.88
3.50
4,96
.25
2.50
3,50
42.25
6.00
1. 00
2,00
5.00
8.00
64.00
6,00
11.25
1. 00
1. 00
4,00
50.00
2.00
1. 00
5,75
.25
2.75
7.50
5.13
2.00
11,35
1.15
3.00
1. 50
22.00
2.00
4.00
3,67
1. 00
2,10
1. 55
1. 00
1. 00
1.10
2.00
11.00
3,00
3.00
3.00
3.50
4.25
3.75
.25
8.08
22.56
.75
6.31
2,55
3.50
1. 00
.90
CITY OF lOW A CITY, lOW A
Full Time Equivalent's (FTE) Comparison
FY 2007 to 2008
Division
(CONTINUED)
Economic Development
TOTAL GENERAL POND
Parking Admin & Support
On Street & Lot Operations
Capitol Street Garage operations
Dubuque Street Garage Operations
Chauncey Swan Garage Operations
Tower Place Garage Operations
Wastewater Treatment Administrati
North Plant Operations
Sewer Systems
South plant Operations
Water System Administration & Sup
Water Plant Operations
Water Distribution System
Water Customer Service
Water Public Relations
Refuse Collection Administration
Refuse collection Operations
Yard Waste Collection
Recycling Curbside Collection
White Goods/Bulky Collection
Landfill Administration & Support
Landfill Operations
Solid Waste Recycling Operation
Solid Waste Surcharge Reserve
Landfill Capital Acquisition/CIP
Airport operations
Cable TV Administration & Support
Local Access Pass Through
Storm Water Management
Housing Authority Administration
Housing Authority - Contra Accoun
Housing Authority Voucher - Admin
Public Housing Program
TOTAL ENTERPRISE PONDS
Non-Reimbursable Personnel
Roads
CDBG Administration
Rehab-Project Delivery
HOME Program
JCCOG Administration
JCCOG-General Transportation Plan
JCCOG Human Services
Solid Waste Management
File Servers & System Support
Desktop Support
Network & Internet Support
Web Administration & Services
Phone Administration
General Fleet Maintenance
Equipment Replacement
Mail Service
Risk Management Administration
Library Development Office Salary
TOTAL OTHER PONDS
GRAND TOTAL (PTE ' S)
Full
Time
1. 00
386,21
4.50
9.00
3.00
2.00
1. 00
.50
2.00
16.00
4.50
3.00
2.00
11. 00
8,00
10.00
.50
1. 35
8.00
4.00
5.00
1.00
2.00
5.00
5,25
.75
1. 00
1. 00
3.19
1. 00
2,00
11.00
-11.00
10,45
1.80
129,79
.10
1. 00
1.25
1.20
1. 00
1.10
4.00
1. 00
.50
6.15
3.10
,20
.85
,20
9.50
,50
,75
1.60
1. 00
35,00
551.00
2007
Part
Time
.00
40.80
.00
1. 00
6,25
2.50
.00
3,00
,00
.00
.00
,00
.00
.00
,00
.50
.00
1. 00
.00
.00
,00
,00
.00
,50
.00
.00
,00
,60
1. 25
,75
.00
1. 00
-1.00
.95
,05
18.35
.19
.00
.13
.40
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.75
.00
,00
.75
.00
,38
.88
.00
,13
.00
3.61
62.76
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Total
1. 00
427,01
4.50
10.00
9.25
4.50
1. 00
3.50
2.00
16.00
4.50
3.00
2.00
11.00
8,00
10.50
.50
2,35
8.00
4.00
5.00
1.00
2,00
5.50
5.25
.75
1. 00
1.60
4.44
1. 75
2.00
12,00
-12,00
11.40
1. 85
14 8.14
.29
1. 00
1. 38
1. 60
1. 00
1.10
4.00
1. 00
.50
6.90
3.10
.20
1. 60
.20
9.88
1. 38
,75
1. 73
1. 00
38.61
613,76
Full
Time
1. 00
386.21
4.50
9.00
3,00
2.00
1.00
,50
2.00
16.00
4.50
3.00
2.00
11.00
8.00
10.00
.50
1. 35
8.00
4.00
5.00
1. 00
2.00
5.00
5.25
.75
1. 00
1. 00
3.19
1. 00
2,00
11.00
-11,00
10,45
1.80
129 ,79
.10
1. 00
1. 25
1. 20
1. 00
1.10
4.00
1. 00
,50
6.15
3,10
.20
.85
,20
9.50
.50
,75
1.60
1. 00
35,00
551.00
2008
Part
Time
.00
40,80
.00
1. 00
6.25
2.50
.00
3.00
,00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.50
.00
.75
.00
1.00
,00
.00
.00
,00
.00
,50
,00
.00
.00
.60
1.25
.75
.00
1. 00
-1.00
,95
.05
19.10
.19
.00
.13
.40
.00
.50
.00
.00
.00
.80
.00
,00
1. 00
.00
,38
.88
.00
.13
.00
4.41
64.31
Total
1. 00
427.01
4.50
10.00
9.25
4.50
1. 00
3.50
2,00
16.00
4.50
3.00
2,00
11,50
8.00
10,75
.50
2.35
8.00
4,00
5.00
1. 00
2.00
5.50
5.25
.75
1. 00
1. 60
4,44
1. 75
2.00
12.00
-12.00
11.40
1. 85
148,89
.29
1. 00
1.38
1. 60
1. 00
1. 60
4.00
1. 00
.00
6.95
3,10
.20
1. 85
,20
9.88
1. 38
.75
1.73
1. 00
38.91
614,81
FY2008 - 2010
PROPOSED
EXPENDITURES
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Fire Department
eontact: Andy Rocca, Fire Chief
Phone: 319.356.5260
E-Mail: andy-rocca@iowa-city.org
Iowa City's Fire Department is staffed by full-time
personnel with firefighters at all three stations 24
hours/day, 7 days/week. Fire personnel provide
emergency and preventive services to 63,027 residents
in the 25 square-mile incorporated area of Iowa City,
including the University of Iowa main campus. The
department responded to 3,679 emergency calls in
2006, providing emergency medical (1,868), fire
suppression (204) and technical rescue services (24).
Other services include fire prevention through
educational programs; safety inspections, code
enforcement and site plan review for commercial and
university properties; hazardous materials response
and disaster response.
Funding sources include property taxes (80%) and Fire
Services (20%). This includes revenue from the
University of Iowa contract for fire protection.
FY08 Expenditures
$5,685,634
Weather
Alert Sirens
1%
Emergency
Operations
79%
----
Admin.
11%
Prevention
6%
Training
3%
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Expenditures by Object
7.00
6.00
~ 5.00
'"
1i! 4.00
(5
0
'0 3.00
'"
c
~
~ 2.00
1.00
~~
[] Capital Outlay
. Services & Supplies
C Personnel
2006
2007 2008 2009
Fiscal Year (FY)
2010
Personnel
Firefighter
Fire Lieutenant
Fire Captain
Battalion Chief
Deputy Fire Chief
Fire Chief
Administrative Clerk / Typist
Total:
FTE's
36.00
10.00
4.00
4.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
57,00
Poliee Department
The Iowa eity Police Department has an
authorized strength of 73 sworn and 24 non-sworn
personnel. The department has two divisions; Field
Operations and Administrative Services. Each
division is commanded by a Captain.
eontact:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Chief Sam Hargadine, Chief of Police
319.356.5271
sam- hargadi ne@iowa-city.org
Field Operations is the division normally associated with the provision of police services. This includes Police
Patrol and Investigations.
. Patrol is the largest section in the department and is responsible for handling calls for service from the
public in addition to special assignments and self-initiated activities. Officers are responsible for the
protection of life and property, and help maintain peace, order, and safety for all. The patrol section is
divided in to three watches (shifts) providing 24-hour service. Each watch is under the supervision of a
Lieutenant and two Sergeants. Activities range from unlocking a vehicle, to traffic enforcement and accident
investigation, to the initial investigation of high level felonies. In addition to the traditional patrol units, the
patrol section also has a canine unit, bicycle officers, Community Service Officers, Street Crimes Unit,
Special Response Team (SRT) and provides Crime Scene Technicians (CST) for the processing of crime
scenes.
. Investigations is responsible for investigation of criminal activity beyond that which is conducted by
Patrol officers. Investigations is headed by a Lieutenant and a Sergeant and investigates crimes ranging
from theft by check, to domestic abuse and homicides. Investigators are also assigned specifically to the
Johnson County Drug Task Force and Domestic Abuse issues, which are partially grant-funded.
Highlights: The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes $1.0 million in FY08 - 09 for a unified police
records management and computer-aided dispatch software package. A 900 Mhz data communication system
(Metro Area Wireless Broadband) is budgeted at $500,000 in FY08 to provide wireless access to Police and Fire
mobile data terminals.
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Poliee Department (continued)
The Administrative Services Division provides support services to Field Operations. In addition, Administrative
Services provide support activities to groups and organizations throughout the City. This division consists of
Emergency Communications, Records and Identification, Property and Evidence, Training and Accreditation,
Planning and Research, and Animal Services. Animal Services is discussed on the following page.
. Emergency Communications consists of the Emergency Communications Operators (ECO) and is
responsible for the answering of incoming phone calls (emergency and non-emergency), determining the call's
dispatch priority and, as necessary, the assignment of the call to an officer. Additionally, the ECO must record
information related to the call.
. Records and Identification is responsible for the recording of information, the housing and maintenance of
departmental records, reproduction and forwarding of records or data and providing copies of records to the
public. Records and Identification also compiles statistics for the National Crime Reporting System.
. Property and Evidence maintain all property turned in to the department, including found property and that
which is held for evidentiary purposes. Evidentiary rtems are prepared by staff for transport to applicable lab
facilities, and records are continually updated, including the disposition of property when it is removed from the
department.
. Training and Accreditation ensures that all members of the department maintain a mandated level of
training. It also ensures continued, efficient functioning of the department. Records are maintained in
accordance with standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
Personnel also participate in educational programs such as the Citizen Police Academy.
. Planning and Research involves the analysis of statistical information in order to identify trends in the
community. This helps determine how departmental resources are best deployed. Planning & Research also
ensures the integrity of departmental documentation.
FY2008 Expenditures
$9,668,398
Criminal
Investigations
9%
Personnel
Police Officer
Emergency Comm Dispatcher
Police Sergeant
Community Service Officer
Police Lieutenant
Police Captain
Police Records Clerk
Sr. Police Records Clerk
Emergency Comm Supervisor
Police Chief
Records Superivisor
Administrative Secretary
Computer Systems Analyst
Total:
FTE's
57.00
10.25
9.00
5.00
4.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
96.25
Records &
Identification
5%
/ Emergency
Comm.
9%
Patrol
70%
Other Admin,
Services
7%
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Animal Services Division
Contact:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Misha Goodman, Animal Services Supervisor
319.356.5296
misha-goodman@iowa-city.org
The Animal Services Division is responsible for the enforcement of laws
and ordinances which pertain to animals, issuing licenses and permits,
animal welfare, sheltering animals, adoption of unwanted and/or unclaimed
animals and public education about the proper care and treatmenf of
animals. Services are also provided to the City of Coralville and Johnson
County on a per animal basis.
Animal Services' staff and volunteers utilize the media to promote adoption
and fundraising events. The Adopfathon, Holiday with the Hounds, and
Paws in the Park are events to raise public awareness and funds for the
Shelter. Summer 2006 saw the opening of the new Dog Park on the
Peninsula. Animal Services staff worked with various community groups to
make the park a reality. See www.facf.org on the web for information on
the Friends of the Animals Foundation.
Personnel
Animal Care Technician
Animal Center Assistant
Animal Control Officer
Animal Control Supervisor
Total:
FTE's
2.00
1.00
2.00
1.00
6.00
Animal Services & Deer Control
FY2008 Funding
$628,117
Coralville
8%
Animal Care
Services
12%
Permits &
licenses
5%
Deer Control
Contact:
Phone;
E-Mail:
Kathi Johansen, Administrative Assistant
319.356.5010
kathryn-johansen@iowa-city.org
The Deer Control initiative began in 1997 in response to citizen complaints, the Deer Management Commillee
was established to recommend a management plan. Originally the commillee had members representing
Johnson County and Coralville, it has since been restructured into the Deer Task Force dealing with iowa City
areas only. The Task Force reviews data such as population count, deer-vehicle accidents, reflector
effectiveness, herd health, and previously implemented population control programs to determine the
appropriate action. A Deer Management Report is updated annually and submilled to the City Council. The
annual budget for deer management purposes is set at $70,000.
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Housing & Inspeetion Serviees
eontact:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Doug Boothroy, HIS Director
319.356.5121
doug-boothroy@iowa-city.org
Housing and Inspections Services Department (HIS) includes
the following General Fund cost centers; HIS Administration,
Building Inspection and Rental Housing Inspection. The Iowa
City Housing Authority, also part of HIS, is funded primarily
with federal grants and shown separately here for this reason.
The Building Inspection Division enforces a number of codes
and ordinances which relate to new construction and the
maintenance of existing structures, in order to protect the
health and safety of the general public and entirely supported
by permit and inspection.related fees. The division issues
building permits for new construction, additions, alterations
and repairs; sign and professional permits including
mechanical, electrical and plumbing. All building site plans
are reviewed and inspections are conducted to ensure safe
and proper construction in adherence with code. The division
also enforces zoning ordinances and responds to complaints
of nuisance-related ordinance violations.
The Rental Housing Division inspects more than 8,800 rental
units annually, working with property owners. managers and
tenants to ensure conformance with the Iowa City Housing
Code. Code language establishes minimum health and
safety standards considered necessary to protect and promote
the welfare of tenants and the general public. The division
also enforces zoning ordinances and responds to complaints
of nuisance-related ordinance violations.
HIS. General Fund Expenditures
FY2008: $1,076,988
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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Seventy-seven percent (77%) of the funding for these
General Fund activities is projected to come from permit and
inspection fees in FY200B.
Personnel
FTE's
Building Inspector
Housing Inspector
Development Reg Specialist
Sr. Housing Inspector
Sr. Building Inspector
Housing Assistant
HIS Director
Housing Inspector Assistant
Code Enforcement Assistant
Total:
5.00
3.50
1.50
1.00
1.00
0.75
1.00
0.63
1.00
15.38
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lowa City Housing Authority
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Steven J. Rackis, Housing Administrator
319.356.5400
steven-rackis@iowa-city.org
The Housing Authority works to improve the quality of life for clients, acting as a community leader on affordable
housing by providing information and education, housing assistance, and public and private partnership
opportunities. The Housing Authority is a division of the City of Iowa City established in 1969 to administer housing
assistance programs throughout its jurisdiction, including all of Johnson County and portions of Iowa and
Washington Counties.
It currently assists more than 1,200 low-income families to acquire and maintain affordable housing through rental
and ownership programs. Rental assistance includes the Section B Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing
Programs. Homeownership opportunities exist under the Tenant-to-Owner Program, Affordable Dream
Homeownership Program, and the Section 8 Homeownership Program. Participation in all programs requires the
family be within federally established income guidelines.
The Housing Authority works with approximately 450 landlords. There are approximately 1213 vouchers with a total
Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract in excess of $6 million to landlords within the Housing Authority
jurisdiction.
FY2007 and 2008 highlights include construction of 10 affordable units through the Affordable Dream Home
Ownership Program (AD HOP).
Rental
Assistance
(Vouchers)
85%
Personnel
FSS Program Coordinator
Housing Administrator
Housing Inspector
Housing Office Manager
Housing Program Ass!.
Public Hsg. Coord
Section 8 Coord
Total:
FTE's
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
6.00
1.00
1.00
13,25
FY08 Expenditures
$8,230,262
Public
Housing
4%
Admin.
11%
10.00
9.00
8.00
~ 7.00
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2008 2009
2010
Fiscal Year (FY)
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Publie Works - Divisions within the General Fund
eontact:
Phone:
Email:
Rick Fosse, Public Works Director
319.356.5141
rick - fosse@iowa-city.org
The Department of Public Works has four divisions wifhin
the General Fund: Public Works Administration, Engineering
Services, Street Maintenance and Traffic Engineering. This
department also includes the Water Division, Wastewater,
Stormwater, Refuse, Landfill, Equipment and Fleet
Maintenance, which are considered business-type activities.
These divisions are funded by user fees and do not receive
property tax support (see pages 47-52).
The Engineering Division provides in-house engineering and
architectural support for capital improvements within the City.
The division is also charged with management and scheduling
of the Capital Improvement Program (CIPl, which is budgeted
at $19.8 million in FY2008. Services include plan / design
services, construction management and inspection, subdivision
review and sidewalk inspection.
Streets & Traffie Engineering
eontact:
Phone:
Email:
Bud Stockman, Superintendent
319.356.5482
bud-stockman@iowa-city.org
Streets Maintenance and Traffic Engineering are funded by
Road Use Tax revenue, which is a state-distributed gasoline tax
intended for this purpose. Street crews provide maintenance
and repair of the City's concrete, brick and asphalt streets, street
sweeping, leaf vacuuming and snow plowing. Traffic
Engineering staff coordinate and maintain street lighting and
signage, traffic and pedestrian signs, signals and poles.
FY2008 Expenditures
$5,572,719
Public Works
Admin.
4%
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Personnel
Public Works Administration
Engineering
Streets
Traffic Engineering
Total:
FTE's
2.00
11.35
23.50
4.15
41.00
In 2006, there were:
3,357 street lights
90 signalized intersections
254 miles of paved streets
316 truck loads of debris collected
during street sweeping
1,550 tons of leaves picked-up
595 tons of road stone used
627 cubic yards of concrete laid
128 tons of asphalt used for patches
and street overlay
1 ,430 gallons of paint used for street markings
Transit Division
Contact: Ron Logsden, Transit Manager Phone: 319.356.5154 Email: ron-Iogsden@iowa-city.org
The Transit Division operates a total of 26 buses on 19 fixed routes, with most routes departing every half-hour
during "rush" hour (6-9:00 a.m. and 3-6:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday. Hourly service runs 9-3 p.m. and 6:30-
10:30 p.m., and all day Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is no service on Sunday. Iowa City Transit aiso
services University Heights. When Iowa City schools are in session, services are provided to Southeast Jr. High,
City High and Regina High Schools via the Eastside Loop Route, and West High School via the Westside Loop.
Transportation is also made available to and from speciai City-sponsored events such as park tours, community
and historical tours. Ridership on fixed routes in FY2006 exceeded 1.6 million fares.
Accessibility: All of the fixed route buses are accessible and equipped to accommodate two wheel chair tie-
down positions, There were 67,450 paratransit rides in FY2006.
Fleet maintenance: All of the transit bus maintenance and repair is done in-house by on-staff personnel. Body
repair work is also provided to all of the other City divisions, the costs for the work perlormed are recovered by a
charge to the division,
Funding: The majority of Transit revenue comes from a transit property tax levy, generating $2.2 million in
FY2008. State and federal grants are estimated at $1.2 million, and passenger fees at $856,000. Court Street
Transportation facility opened in the fall of 2005 and is estimated to generate $494,000 in parking fees and rentals
in FY2008.
Bus fares are $.75 for adults (18 yrs and up) and $.50 for youth (K-12). On Saturdays, family fares are $.75 per
family (maximum 2 adults). Bus passes are available for various uses: 24 hours, 10 rides, 31 days; school
semesters (Kirkwood, UI and youth), summer (student & youth) and annually (UI faculty).
FY2008 Expenditures
$5,669,579
Court St.
Trans.
Facility
9%
Property,
Tax '
53%
Misc. Other
2"10
Personnel
Body Repair Mechanic
Customer Service Representative
Maintenance Worker I
Maintenance Worker II
Mass Transit Operator
Mechanic II
Mechanic III
Parking & Transit Director
Parking Enforcement Attendant
Parks I Data Entry Clerk
Sr. Maintenance Worker
Transit Manager
Operations Supervisor
Total:
FTE's
1.00
1.00
4.75
1.00
36.00
2.00
2.00
0.50
1.00
1.00
0.50
1.00
3.00
54.75
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Parking Division
eontact:
Phone:
Email:
Chris O'Brien, Parking Manager
319.356.5094
ch ris-o'brien@iowa-city,org
The Parking Division oversees operations at five parking
garages, six parking lots, and 11,074 on-street parking meters,
Parking staff also enforce parking regulations in the Central
Business District. Meter hoods are made available to area
contractors and businesses for prolonged parking in the CBD,
and a Park-and-Shop program provides shoppers with free
parking from participating merchants. There are approximately
1 ,400 permits and 620 prepaid access cards issued annually.
Funding: The Parking Division is funded entirely by parking
revenues. Hourly garage fees and meters are estimated to
generate sixty-two percent (62%) of receipts in FY200B, with an
additional eighteen percent (18%) from parking permits.
FY2008 Revenue
$4,614,585
Personnel
Cashier
Customer Service Representative
Maintenance Worker I
Maintenance Worker II
Parking & Transit Director
Parking Enforcement Attendant
Parking Manager
Operations Supervisor
Sr. Maintenance Worker
Total:
HE's
14.25
1.00
4.00
3.00
0.50
5.50
1.00
3.00
0.50
32.75
Capital Project Funding: The FY2007 - 2011 Capital
Improvement Program includes parking elevator upgrades,
replacement of access control equipment and concrete
restoration. Parking garages on Clinton and Dubuque Streets are
in excess of 25 years.
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Expenditures
$5,159,771
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Parks & Reereation
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Terry Trueblood, Director
(319) 356-5110
terry-trueblood@iowa-city,org
Parks and Recreation Administration directs and coordinates
activities of the Parks, Recreation, Forestry, Cemetery, Central
Business District (CBD) and Government Buildings divisions; and the
Iowa City Farmer's Market.
The Parks Division cares for Iowa City's 1500+ acres of Parks and open space. This includes 40 designated parks
with 37 competitive and 4 recreational sports fields, 5 recreational flag football fields, 120+ acres of prairie, and over
25 miles of trails both in and outside the parks. In 2006 there were 3,399 league games or practices on the sports
fields, and an additional 20 softball, soccer and baseball tournaments involving over 600 games and 3,200
participants. Major work elements also include construction and maintenance of play equipment, park shelters, a
variety of turf areas and snowftce removal in many areas.
The Recreation Division seeks to provide programs and activities involving citizens of all ages. Offerings include
general fitness, sports programming, aquatic facilities, social and cultural activities, and programs for special
populations. This division organizes over 250 classes, programs and leagues for an estimated 23,000 participants.
Pool admissions exceeded 90,000 individuals in FY2006. An activity guide is available at
www.icgov.org/pr/brochure.asp. Recreation staff are also responsible for the maintenance and operation of the
following facilities: Robert A. Lee Recreation Center at 220 S. Gilbert Street, Scanlon Gym, Mercer Acquatic Center
and City Park Pool.
Funding: Approximately forty percent (40%) of Recreation's FY200B programming is funded by user fees and other
non-property tax revenues. This includes an agreement with the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) for
use of pool facilities at Mercer Park Aquatic Center.
elP Highlights: There are a number of projects involving Iowa City parks, recreational areas and trails. Sand Lake
Recreation Area was acquired by the City of Iowa City in 2006 and is scheduled for phased development in FY2007 -
2011. The Mercer Park ball diamonds are scheduled for new lighting and other upgrades in FY08. A pedestrian
bridge is proposed which will connect the Iowa River Trail and peninsula parkland trail systems from Rocky Shore
Drive. See pages C-11 thru C-13 for additional details.
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Parks & Recreation (eontinued)
eontact:
Phone:
Email:
Terry Trueblood, Superintendent
(319) 356-5110
terry-trueblood@iowa-city.org
The Forestry Division is responsible for planting, pruning
and removal of trees in the right-of-way along city streets, in
the parks, along bike/pedestrian trails and other public
property. In 2006 Forestry staff completed 449 citizen
service requests, pruned 2,545 trees, removed 179 and
planted 134. Forestry staff advises other departments on tree care, selection, and tree protection during
construction. The City of Iowa City has been the recipient of the Tree City USA award for the past twenty-six
years.
Central Business District (eBD) staff provide daily maintenance in the pedestrian mall and the surrounding areas
including City Hall, Chauncey Swan Park. They plant and maintain 5000 fiowers each year, in the ped-mall, the
near Northside business district, and in outlying parks. They act as the primary on site contact for Jazz Fest, Arts
Fest, Friday Night Concerts as well as numerous other special events in the downtown area. The staff maintains
plantings, sweeps, removes litter, cleans the CBD daily and clears snow and ice as needed.
Oakland eemetery occupies 40+ acres adjacent to the western edge of Hickory Hill Park. Cemetery staff are
responsible for daily grounds maintenance, snow and ice removal, interments and lot sales. There have been an
estimated 18,000 interments in the cemetery to date.
Government Buildings staff provide routine custodial services and other periodic maintenance projects for City
Hall, utilizing a combination of in-house and contracted services. Staff provide daily cleaning and maintenance for
this 64,445 sq. ft. building, including Police and Fire facilties which are in operation 2417. HVAC zones are also
maintained daily for optimal energy efficiency, productivity and comfort.
Parks & Reereation Department:
FY2008 Expenditures
$6,550,784
Gov!.
Bldg..
8%
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Parks & Rec Administration
Parks
Recreation
Forestry
Central Business District (CBD)
Oakland Cemetery
Government Buildings
Total:
FTE's
2.00
13.00
15.42
3.00
3.00
3.00
4,96
44.38
lowa City Publie Library
eontact: Susan Craig, Director
Phone: 319.356.5110
Email: scraig@icpl.org
The Iowa City Public Library was established in 1896 and has
seNed the community from a downtown location ever since.
The Library is governed by a semi-autonomous nine member
Board of Trustees empowered by state law and city ordinance
to set policy, determine goals and objectives, control monies
appropriated or given to the Library, and to employ staff.
The Library's Mission
The Iowa City Public Library encourages and
sustains a literate, informed, and diverse
community, is committed to equal accessibility,
intellectual freedom, and life-long learning,
and provides a community gathering place for
meetings and programming for the benefit of
the public.
Services
ICPL services are available to residents of Iowa City, rural
Johnson County, Hill, and University Heights. State-wide
reciprocal agreements with other communities participating in
the Open Access program provides seNice to most other
communities who support a public library. The Library has over
63,000 cardholders who visited the library over 630,000 times
last year and checked out over 1.3 million items from a
collection of over 240,000.
The Library makes meeting rooms available to nonprofit
groups (booked over 1300 times last year), provides internet
accessible computers (used over 130,000 times last year), a
wireless connection in the building and on City Plaza (37,000
logins last year), and a variety of programs for children, teens
and adults (over 400 programs last year).
FY08 Expenditures
$4,995,821
6.00
5.00
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2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Fiscal Year (FY)
Icpersonnel _Services CSupplies I3Capital Outlay I
The library website: icpl.org is a resource for online
information, including national databases. You can
book a meeting room, reserve or renew materials, or
ask reference questions online.
FY08 Revenues:
Property Tax
Other Governments
Fines & Fees
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81%
10%
9%
Personnel
Librarian II
Assistants, I, II & III
Administrative Coord
Building Manager
Clerk
Coordinator
Director
Systems Manager
Web Specialist
Microcomputer Specialist
MW I & MW II
Network Database Spec.
Page Supervisor
Public Services Clerk
Sr Librarian
Sr Library Assistant
Sr Library Clerk
Total:
FTE's
6.91
8.73
1.00
1.00
3.25
5.00
1.00
1.00
0.75
1.00
3.50
1.00
1.00
3.25
1.00
2.75
1.00
43.14
Senior Center
Contact: Linda Kopping, Senior Center Coordinator Phone: 319.356.5225 Email: Iinda-kopping@iowa-city.org
The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center provides county residents
age 50 and over with a variety of opportunities to learn, volunteer,
socialize with peers and community members, and improve personal
wellness. Operational funding is provided by the city of Iowa City,
participant cost sharing, grants, including an annual grant from Johnson
County, and fundraising.
There were over 85,600 visits to the Center during FY2006. Center
sponsored programs, meetings, activities, and classes attracted 49,000
of the recorded visits. In addition, a total of 474 volunteers provided
28,000 hours of volunteer service for various Center sponsored
programs and activities.
The Center also provides meeting space for local organizations and
community members and free operational space for the local chapter of
AARP, Visiting Nurse Association, and Elder Services' RSVP and senior
nutrition programs. In FY2006 Elder Services used the Center's kitchen
facilities to support the preparation and delivery of over 105,000 meals
for congregate dining sites and individuals living throughout the county.
The Center's membership program is a voluntary participant cost-
sharing program that generates revenue to fund operational expenses.
There were 922 members in FY2006. While many of the Center's
programs are open to the public, current members enjoy expanded
opportunities to participate in programs and services offered by the
Center.
FY2008 Revenue
$780,299
Property Taxes
78%
Johnson
County
10%
Program & Membership
Fees
8%
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Personnel
Senior Center Coordinator
Program Specialist
Volunteer Specialist
Sr. Clerk / Typist
Maintenance Worker III
Maintenance Worker t
Receptionist
Total:
4%
FTE's
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.81
0.50
6.31
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Planning & Community Development (PCD) - General Fund
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Karin Franklin, Director of Planning & Community Development
319.356.5232
kari n-frankli n@iowa-city.org
The Department of Planning & eommunity Development (peD) works closely with policy makers, the business
community and individual citizens to address economic, housing and urban development issues. It is also their
goal to promote sustainable growth through research, planning, policy review and development. Planning services
for Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG) are housed within PCD, as are adminstrative services for the
HOME and CDBG programs.
The Urban Planning Division coordinates preparation of the Comprehensive Plan; including district plans that
focus on development, redevelopment, preservation and conservation issues within the city's ten neighborhood
districts. Drafting of these plans includes extensive citizen participation through public planning workshops, surveys
and interviews with property owners, developers, realtors, environmental organizations and neighborhood groups.
The division also provides staffing for the following boards and commissions, which are associated with
developmental regulations and zoning:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is charged with drafting and implementation of the zoning code and
subdivision regulations in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Commission members review
annexations and requests for rezoning and subdivision; making a final recommendation to City Council.
The Board 01 Adjustment reviews requests for special exceptions, variances and other appeals pertaining
to the zoning code.
The Historic Preservation Commission conducts studies and implements regulations designed to promote
the preservation of historic landmarks and districts.
Urban Planning staff research these topics, provide planning services and make recommendations to these boards
and commissions. Staff also prepare the meeting agendas and prepares minutes.
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FY2008 Expenditures
$1,392,015
Personnel
PCD Department Administration
Urban Planning
Economic Development
Neighborhood Services
Total:
FTE's
2.55
3.50
1.00
1.00
8.05
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Planning & Community Development (eontinued)
The Economic Development Coordinator researches, compiles and analyzes demographic and economic
data in order to recommend, implement, and advocate policies and programs designed to further the
economic development of Iowa City. This staff members works closely with the Chamber of Commerce, Iowa
City Area Development Group (ICAD), University of Iowa, and others in promoting the City as a viable
business location. They assist developers and prospective companies with commercial and industrial
development projects. They advise the City Council, boards and commissions regarding economic
development projects and proposals. Staff aiso prepare grant applications and monitor award agreements
when applicable. The City Council has $250,000 allocated biennially in the Capital Improvement Program for
projects related to Economic Development.
Neighborhood Services supports and encourages citizens to help shape the future of their neighborhood. By
coordinating with 33 neighborhood associations, this division seeks to encourage action by providing ideas
and resources that help associations address their needs and interests within the goals of the larger
community. This division budgets $15,000 annually for a PIN (Program for Improving Neighborhoods) grant
eommunity Development staff are committed to providing low-to-moderate income residents with access to
safe and affordable housing, jobs and services. This is accomplished by coordinating efforts with local
agencies, non profit organizations and other community partners, and by administering and coordinating
activities relating to federal housing and community development programs. The Housing Rehabilitation
program works to help residents maintain and update their homes by providing financial assistance to
homeowners. The availability of affordable, low or no-interest loans provides lower income homeowners the
opportunity to make repairs on their homes and ultimately helps to maintain Iowa City's housing stock.
Funding is available through the federally-funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
Investment Partnership programs, and through the Targeted Area Rehabilitation Program (TARP), which is
funded by general obligation bonds.
The HOME Investment Partnership Program and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) are funded
through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In FY2008, the City of Iowa City
anticipates $1.6 million in federal funds for the provision of housing, jobs and services for low-to-moderate
income Iowa City residents. Local agencies, non-profit organizations and developers can apply for funding
through the Department of Planning and Community Development. Estimated revenue for FY2008 includes
$240,000 in loan repayments. These funds are reincorporated into the individual programs and made
available for new recipients.
Community Development
FY2008 Expenditures
$2,244,462
Community
Dev.
17%
TARP
9%
Personnel
Community Development (Non-Grant)
CDBG
HOME
Total:
FTE's
0.90
2.98
1.00
4.88
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JCCOG is designated by the Governor of the State of Iowa as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) tor
the Iowa City Urbanized Area. JCCOG coordinates planning efforts for all of Johnson County in four specific
program areas: transportation, human services, solid waste management, and assistance to small communities.
Member agencies include Iowa City, Coralville, Johnson County, North Liberty, Lone Tree, Oxford, Shueyville,
Solon, Swisher, Tiffin, University Heights and the University of Iowa.
The Human Services Division assists JCCOG members in planning for and coordinating human service efforts.
Working closely with local not-for-profit agencies, the Department of Human Services, and United Way this division
works to prevent duplication of services and ensure that programs are cost effective while meeting the needs of the
community. This division also coordinates a joint funding process for human service agencies, working with Iowa
City, Coralville, Johnson County and United Way.
The Transportation Planning Division fulfills federal requirements involving the transportation planning process in
order to maintain eligibility for grant programs through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal
Highway Administration (FHA). The "3-C" transportation planning process consists of a comprehensive,
coordinated and continuing planning effort for all modes of transportation. Projects include short- and long-range
transportation development plans, corridor studies, intersection analyses, survey reports, and review of
development projects. The Transportation Planning Division also prepares state and federal grant applications and
fulfills the associated administration and regulation compliance.
In past years, JCCOG has also facilitated discussion on a regional fire protection mutual aid agreement, ioint
animal control facilities, and the silurian aquifer in Johnson County.
Although funding is received from all JCCOG members, JCCOG is organized under the City of Iowa City. Through
a 2B(E) agreement, JCCOG staff provide assistance to the other members of JCCOG. This provides for cost-
sharing of clerical, accounting, office space and vehicle pool expenditures.
FY2008 Funding Sources
$658,188
FY2008 Expenditures
$657,985
Landfill
Revenue
3%
Human
Services
13%
Rural
Community
Asst.
7%
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Jeff Davidson, JCCOG Executive Director
319.356.5232
jeff-davidson@iowa.city.org
Personnel
JCCOG Executive Director
Associate Planner
Human Services Coordinator
Engineering Technician
Administrative Secretary
Total:
FTE's
1.00
4.00
1.00
0.40
0.20
6,60
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Administrative Divisions
eontact:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Marian Karr, City Clerk
319.356.5040
cou ncil@iowa-city.org
The following divisions serve an administrative function for all city departments, city council, boards and
commissions as outlined;
eity eouncil formulates City policy and provides general direction to the City Manager for implementation of
that policy.
The City Manager's office supervises implementation of policy and procedures by all City Departments and
advises the City Council on matters relating to the planning, development and current operating status of all
City Departments.
The eity elerk is the official recordkeeping office of the City, performing recordkeeping duties as prescribed
by State Law, the City Charter and the Municipal code. The Police Citizen's Review Board (PCRB) is reported
with the City Clerk's budget.
The eity Attorney's office represents the City in court litigation and provides legal advice, opinions and
services to City staff, boards and commissions.
The Personnel office provides technical and support services for all City staff related personnel activities.
The Human Rights office processes and investigates complaints of discrimination, provides specialized
human rights training and community outreach.
Non Operational Administration includes General Fund support for various human service and other
agencies, JCCOG, Transit and Airport Operations.
FY08 Expenditures
$4,194,532
Human
Rights
6%
Personnel
City Council
City Manager
City Clerk
Personnel
City Attorney
Human Rights
Government Buildings
Total:
FTE's
7.00
3.00
4.00
4.00
6.60
2.50
4.96
32.06
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General Fund: Non-Operational Admin.
FY2008 Aid to Agencies
The FY2008 budget proposal for Non-Operational Admin allows for a three percent (3%) increase in Human
Service Agency funding from the General Fund. Of the $456,151 proposal, $315,101 would come from
General Fund, $105,000 from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and an estimated $36,050 from
Water, Sewer and Stormwater utility billing abatements.
REQUESTS FOR AID TO AGENCIES Actual Budget Request Budget
FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY2008
United Way Human Service Agencies:
4C's $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,140
Atc of Johnson County 2,000 2,000 2,500
Big Brothers/Big Sisters 34,404 35,436 38,946
Crisis Center 38,193 38,575 40,000
Domestic Violence Program 50,141 50,687 53,224
Elder Services Agency 57,685 58,839 60,604
Four Oaks - - 1,000
Free Medical Clinic 6,214 6,400 6,500
HACAP - - 2,000
ICARE - Iowa Center for Aids Resource 8,692 8,953 11,250
Jo Co Office of the American Red Cross 5,287 5,340 6,500
Mayor's Youth Employment Program (1) 25,299 20,600 22,000
MEeeA 28,038 28,879 38,750
Neighborhood Centers 59,220 60,000 60,000
Rape Victim Advocacy 11,121 11,232 11,700
Sheller House 16,407 16,899 24,279
STAR Program (1) 12,793 6,147 12,000
United Action for Youth (UAY) 61,213 63,049 72,000
UA Y Youthworks 16,000 16,000 16,000
Subtotal: United Way Agencies $ 434,706 $ 431,036 $ 481,393 $ -
Other Human Service Agency Requests:
Housing Trust Fund of Johnson eounty - - 53,000
Johnson County Juvenile Justice
Youth Development Program 2,500 2,500 2,500
Subtotal: Other Human Services Agencies $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ 55,500 $ -
Human Services Contingency: - 13,437 -
Grand Total: Aid to Human Services Agencies $ 437,206 $ 446,973 $ 536,893 $ 456,151
Less direct funding from:
eommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) (105,000) (105,000) (105,000) (105,000)
Water, Sewer and Stormwater (29,648) (36,050) (36,050) (36,050)
Utility Billing Abatements
General Fund / Non-Operational Admin $ 302,558 $ 305,923 $ 395,843 $ 315,101
Aid to Human Services Agencies:
(1) There were two payments in FY2006 for FY200S funding allocations. One to Mayo,'s Youth for $5,298, a second for the STAR
Program for $7,793.
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General Fund - Non-Operational Admin.
FY2008 Community Events and Programs
Funding Requests for Actual Budget Request Proposed
Community Events & Programs FY2006 FY2oo7 FY2008 FY2008
10,000 Hours Show 2,000 - -
AJllowa New Horizons Band Extravaganza - 250 250
Bike to Work Week 1,500 - -
ehild Appreciation Day - - 2,500
eonner eenter - ADA eelebration 972 972 972
Earth Expo - - 2,000
Extend the Dream Foundation's
Ralston ereek Fair & Flea Mrkt 1,000 1,000 1,000
Field to Family - - 500
Great Places in Iowa 5,000 - -
Hancher's 35th Anniversary Giflto Iowa - - 7,500
Iowa eity eommunity String Orchestra - - 300
Irving B. Weber Day 3,594 3,988 3,000
Johnson eo Historical Society 4,000 4,000 4,500
Jaycees' 4th of July Fireworks 4,455 4,455 6,000
Nachte Raho - - 8,000
Riverside Theatre 3,000 3,000 5,000
Sports Authority, eVB 17,000
Summer of the Arts Banners - Dubuque St. - 5,000 -
Summer of the Arts, Inc. (est. 2006) 50,000 50,000
Arts Festival (June 5-8) 7,000 - -
Friday Night eoncert Series 5,000 - -
Jazz Festival (July 4-6) 6,075 - -
Saturday Night Free Movie Series - - -
eommunity Events eontingency: - 123 -
General Fund eommunity Event Funding: $ 43,596 $ 89,788 $ 91 ,522 $ 92,391
Twenty-five percent (25%) of annual Hotel/Motel Tax revenue is allocated to the Iowa City / eoralville
eonvention & Visitor's Bureau (leeVB).
Actual Budget Proposed
FY2006 FY2oo7 FY2008
Iowa eity / eoralville eonvention & Visitors Bureau $ 158,908 $ 161,170 $ 168,443
Total Hotel/ Motel Taxes $ 635,633 $ 644,675 $ 673,772
% of Hotel/ Motel Tax to eVB 25.0% 25.0% 25.0%
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Finance Department
eontact: Kevin O'Malley
Phone: 319.356.5053
EmaiJ: kevin-o'malley@iowa.city.org
Finance Administration oversees the following divisions: Revenue and Risk
Management, Accounting, Purchasing, Document Services and Information
Technology Services (ITS).
The Revenue and Risk Division is responsible for handling of all daily receipts, bank deposits and investments.
Customer service inciudes account setup and disconnect for water, sewer and refuse accounts. Staff also handle
questions regarding parking violations.
This division also seeks to minimize the degree of risk to which City property, individual staff members and the general
public are exposed to in relation to public works, infrastructure and daily operations, This is accomplished through staff
training and education, incident reporting and review, monitoring of loss histories and annual policy review and renewal.
The Accounting Division handles payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payabie, bond and interest payments, landfill
billings, state and federal reporting, and preparation of the year-end Comprehensive Annuai Financial Report (CAFR).
Accounting has received the Government Finance Officers' Association (GFOA)'s Outstanding Achievement Award for
21 years straight.
The Purchasing Division is responsible for procuring commodities and services for City divisions. The division
develops and solicits both formal and informal procurements, including: quotes, Requests for Proposal (RFP) and bid
documents. Once a bid has been awarded, the division is responsible for administration of the contract. Other work
areas include mail distribution and processing, and information desk staffing.
Document Services provides centralized text processing and computer graphics services through phone dictation,
computer network and specialized software and hardware. Document Services also assists staff with printing, mapping,
web content and coordination services.
Information Technology Services maintain City-owned computer software, hardware, operating systems, web-based
services and the city phone switch. Staff provide software support that enhances applications for easier user interaction
and data collection while maintaining compliance with local, state and/or federal regulations regarding data entry,
storage, manipulation and reporting practices.
FY2008 Expenditures
$ 6,499,852
Finance
Admin.
6%
Personnel
Finance Administration
Accounting
Purchasing
Revenue Division
Document Services
Information Technology Svcs
Risk Manaqement
Total:
FTE's
3.12
7.00
4.75
8.88
3.50
12.30
1.73
41.28
Document
Services
4%
Purchasing
9%
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Equipment Division
eontact: Tom Hansen, Equipment Superintendent
Phone: 319.356.5197
E-Mail: tom-hansen@iowa-city.org
The Equipment Division provides repair, preventative maintenance
and equipment management services for all major city owned
vehicular equipment with the exception of Transit buses. Currently
the Division maintains 509 vehicles, with 3,088 repair orders this past
fiscal year. The Equipment Division dispensed 497,822 gallons of
fuel for City vehicles and outside entities. Vehicle repairs,
maintenance and replacement are recovered by charge backs to the
individual departments and divisions.
FY08 Budget Highlights:
3/4 Ton Pickup Truck (4)
Bulldozer & Trash Blade
Cargo Van
Compact Auto
Compact Pickup Truck (8)
Half-Ton Pickup Truck (3)
Lg Tractor, Backhoe & Loader (2)
Mid-Size Auto (2)
Mini-Van
One-Ton Flatbed Truck (2)
Pneumatic Compressor
Recycling Trucks
Refuse Packers
Scr aper
Sheeps Foot Compactor
Street Painting Machine
T ruckster
T olal eapital Outlay
Personnel
Equipment Clerk
Shop Supervisor
Superintendent
Mechanic I
Mechanic II
Mechanic III
Parts/Data Entry Clerk
Buyer I
Total:
Replacement
Chargeback
30%
174,500
410,600
39,200
19,900
220,800
85,000
350,000
50,400
32,600
100,200
31,800
415,000
264,800
333,700
20,800
47,100
23,000
2,619,400
6.00
5.00
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1.00
FTE's
0,76
1.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
0.50
11.26
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FY08 Revenues
$4,152,540
Sale of
Vehicles
2%
Expenditures
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2006
2007 2008 2009
Fiscal Year (FY)
2010
C Capital Outlay
C Supplies
. Services
[] Personnel
Water Division
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Ed Moreno, Public Works Director
319.356.5162
ed-moreno@iowa-city.org
Major work elements for this division include water
treatment, testing, reporting, well monitoring, facility and
distribution system maintenance, emergency water main/line
repair, new account hook-ups and disconnects, meter repair
and replacement, and monthly meter reads. Staffing at the
treatment plant is 24(7, with additional staff on call in case of
an emergency.
The water purification facility at 2551 N. Dubuque Street
opened in March of 2003, servicing over 24,000 household
and commercial connections. Average daily water use in
2006 was just under six million gallons. Future capacity was
taken into consideration during the planning stage, allowing
for up to 16.7 million gallons per day.
Iowa City's award winning water exceeds all required
standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency, with
over two hundred tests performed each day by water
treatment plant operators to ensure that these standards are
met. The division's annual Consumer Confident Report was
released in June, 2006, and can be accessed at
www.icgov.org/water.
Funding: The Water Division is funded by water user fees.
The last rate change was a five percent (5%) decrease,
effective July 1, 2006. The Department of Public Works has
initiated a cost of service rate study for both Water and
Wastewater.
14.0
Personnel FTE's
Maintenance Worker II 7.00 12.0
Maintenance Worker I 5.00 ~
Treatment Plant Operator 4.00 10.0
'"
Maintenance Operator 4.00 ~
Maintenance Worker III 2.00 '0 8.0
0
Sr. Maintenance Worker 2.00 0
Water Services Clerk 1.75 '" 6.0
c:
Sr. Treatment Plant Operator 1.00 ~ 4.0
Water Superintendent 1.00 ~
Asst. Superintendent 1.00 2.0
Building Inspector (Backflow prevention) 1.00
Customer Service Coordinator 1.00
Utilities Technician 1.00
Laboratory Technician 0.50
Public Information / Education Coordinator 0.50
Total: 32_75
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FY08 Expenditures
$10,465,310
EJ Debt Service
. Capital Expend.
[] Services & Supplies
C Personnel
2006
2008
2010
2009
2007
Fiscal Year (FY)
Wastewater Treatment
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Dave Elias, Superintendent
319.356.5170
dave-elias@iowa-city.org
The Wastewater Division maintains and operates two treatment plants, located at 1000 S. Clinton Street and
4366 Napoleon St. SE; and 17 lift stations and 300 miles ot sanitary sewer piping throughout the city. Processing
an average of 8.99 million gallons of wastewater per day in 2006, staff measures and reports daily on thirteen (13)
different parameters to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for both influent and effluent.
Other major work elements include maintenance and operation of treatment plant facilities, lift stations and
equipment; sewer main repairs and preventative maintenance and 24/7 response to emergency sewer calls.
Staffing is seven days/week for operations staff. Adminstrative, plant and collections maintenance staff are five
days/week.
The South Plant, located at 4366 Napoleon SI. SE, was expanded in 2002 to accomodate more stringent
ammonia removal standards and for future growth of residental and industrial customers. Total treatment capacity
of both facilities is 42 million gallons/day.
Capital Projects: Annual capital projects are budgeted at $300.000, debt service payments are $7.2 million in
FY2008.
Funding: The Wastewater Division is funded by wastewater user fees. A five percent (5%) rate increase is
recommended in FY2009 due to decreasing bond covenant ratios, which affect the City's ability to issue bonds for
capital project funding. Public Works has initiated a cost of service rate study for both Wastewater and Water.
FYOS Expenditures
$12,660,S25
Personnel
Treatment Plant Operator
Maintenance Operator
Maintenance Worker II
Laboratory Technician
Sr. Maintenance Worker
Maintenance Worker III
Asst. Superintendant
Chemist
Electronics Technician
Maintenance Worker I
Sr. Treatment Plant Operator
Sr. Clerk / Typist
Superintendent
Total:
Sewer
Distrib.
5%
Admin.
11%
Capital
Projects
2%
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2.0
o Debt Service Funding
C1l Capital Outlay
. Supplies
Em Services
ICl Personnel
2006
2007
2010
2008
2009
Fiscal Year (FY)
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FTE's
6.00
4.00
3.80
2.00
1.90
1.80
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.50
0.50
25.50
Refuse Collection
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Rodney Walls, Asst. Superintendent
319.356.5466
rodney-walls@iowa-city.org
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Refuse Collection provides curbside pickup of
household waste, recycling, yard waste, bulky items
and appliances to 14,375 households in Iowa City.
The City purchased its first automated truck in 2002, making refuse
collection faster and safer for residents and employees. Wheeled carts
are easier to maneuver, more stable and designed to not blow over in
high winds. Lids are attached and snug-fitting to keep pests and animals
out. Automated routes are being expanded with the addition of
approximately 1,000 carts per year. Automated carts and recycling
containers are provided free of charge to the resident. Yard waste
stickers and bags are available for purchase at various locations
throughout the City.
Fundina:
Refuse Collection is funded entirely by user fees.
Hiahliahts:
A fee increase of $1.00 is recommended in FY2008 with $.50 going to refuse collection and $.50 to recycling.
One automated refuse truck and 1,000 roll-out carts are recommended for purchase in FY2008.
Averaae Weeklv Collection:
FY2008 Expenditures
$2,641,962
Refuse
Recycling
Yard Waste
Bulky items
Appliance
180 tons per week
162 tons per week
33 tons per week
2.75 tons per week
0.79 tons per week
Supplies
$54,872
Personnel:
FTE's
Capital
Outlay
$145,000
Maintenance Worker II
Maintenance Worker I
Maintenance Worker III
Asst. Supt. Streets / Solid Waste
Clerk / Typist
Superintendent Streets / Solid Waste
10.00
7.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.35
Total:
20.35
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Iowa City Landfill & Recycling Center
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Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Dave Elias, Superintendent
319.356.5170
dave-elias@iowa-city.org
The Iowa City Landfill & Recycling Center handles waste disposal, recycling and composting for all of Johnson
County. Located at 3900 Hebl Avenue SW, the landill is open from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Saturday, with
hazardous waste accepted by appointment. In FY2006, the Landfill handled over 138,000 tons of refuse, 124,000
of which was landfilled. Curbside recycling exceeded 2,000 tons, yardwaste was just under 7,500 tons. An
estimated 1,500 tons of compost was redistributed through the community for use as mulch.
There are numerous types of special waste which are received but separated out for material-specific handling.
This includes electronic and hazardous waste, yard waste, tires, recycled products (paper, plastics, glass,
cardboard), reusable furniture and building materials.
Electronic & Hazardous Waste: The Landfill contracts with a DNR-approved recycler to provide environmentally-
safe disposal and/or recycling of small electronic products which contain lead and other substances that can be
harmful to the environment if disposed of improperly. A Hazardous Waste Collection Facility was added in 2000 to
accept used oil, old paint, batteries, household and commerical chemicals which previously were landfilled.
Yard Waste & Composting: Iowa City residents can take yard waste directly to the Landfill and deposit it at no
charge. These materials are composted and made available to the public as mulch and compost.
Reusable Furniture & Construction Materials: The Landfill works with organizations like Furniture Project,
Habitat for Humanity's ReStore and Salvage Barn, which divert reusable furniture and building materials from
landfilling to people who can use them.
Funding: Landfill is funded by user fees.
Capital Projects: There are two Landfill projects in the capital improvements program. A new landfill cell is
scheduled in FY2009. The Eastside Recycling Center is scheduled for phased construction in FY2008 - 2011.
This proposed facimy will be located at 2401 Scott Boulevard and provide recycling drop-off, compost and mulch
pick-up, electronic and hazardous waste drop-off. Operating space will also be provided to ReStore, Furniture
Project and Salvage Barn for collection & distribution of reusable items. Total estimated cost of the project is $2.3
million over the three-year period. See page C-3 of this document for more information.
Surcharge
Reserve
2%
East Side
Recycling
2%
Personnel
Scalehouse Operator
Landfill Operator
Recycle Clerk
Recycling Coordinator
Maintenance Worker III
Sr. Engineer
Sr. Maintenance Worker
Superintendant
Asst. Superintendant
Landfill Clerk
Sr. Cferk / Typist
Total:
FTE's
1.00
4.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
1.00
1.00
0.50
1.00
0.50
0.50
13.50
FY2008 Expenditures
$5,298,1 91
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Stormwater Management
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Brian Boelk, Sr. Civil Engineer
319.356.5437
brian- boelk@iowa-city.org
In prior years, stormwater management focused on handling large
quantities of water run-off in an urban environment and the
prevention of flooding in low-lying areas. Storm sewers, ditches,
and detention/retention ponds were built to carry stormwater away
from homes and businesses during such events. In order to
protect and improve valuable water resources, new federal
regulations focus on the pollutants which are known to be carried
by storm water into streams and rivers. Iowa City is now required
to implement various programs related to stormwater quality under
a federally mandated Storm water Permit.
In absence of state or federal funding, a storm water ordinance
was adopted by City Council in March, 2004, which initiated a
stormwater utility user fee. This fee charges $2/month per
Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) and is comparable to what other
communities have done to implement the new federal regulations.
User fees are budgeted at $593,000 in FY2008.
These utility fees help pay for public education, storm sewer
inspection, cleaning, maintenance/repair, and administrative costs
associated with stormwater management. In addition, stormwater
utility fees pay for practices and projects that improve water quality
and reduce flooding in Iowa City. This includes funding for new
storm sewer construction, separation of combined sewers, and
modifications to existing troubled systems.
Personnel:
Maintenance Worker 111
Maintenance Worker II
Public Information / Education Coordinator
Sr. Engineer
Sr. Maintenance Worker
Total:
FTE's
0.20
0.20
0.50
1.00
0.10
2_00
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FY2008 Expenditures
$ 646,548
Supplies &
Services
$195,670
Broadband Telecommunications / Cable TV
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Drew Shaffer, Cable TV Administrator
319.356.5046
drew-s haffer@iowa-city.org
Brodband Telecommunications, also known as the Cable TV Division,
is comprised of four units: Administration, a Media Unit, Community
Television Service (CTS), InfoVision and Cable TV Administration.
Cable TV Administration oversees the division's activities, provides a complaint resolution service for citizens to
address concerns with the local cable company, regulates basic service rates, staffs the Iowa City
Telecommunications Commission (ICTC), and conducts special projects such as community surveys and
coordination of the cable refranchising agreement.
The Media Unit operates City Channel 4 and produces video programming for it. This includes local public
meetings of the City Council, Foreign Relations Council and League of Women Voters forums. There now exists
about 2,000 hours of local programming for Channel 4.
The Community Television Service (eTS) produces video programming for local
nonprofit organizations at no charge, including groups like the Shelter House,
Iowa City Area Development (ICAD), and Emma Goldman Clinic. CTS produces
programs for an estimated gO non-profit organizations per year.
InfoVision staff operate Channel 5, an interactive service which enables citizens to access 75 categories of
community information, including Animal Shelter pets for adoption, the Community Arts Calendar and
transportation alternatives in Iowa City. Video on demand services are also provided on Channel 5 and through
the www.citvchanneI4.com website.
Funding: Cable TV is funded entirely by a cable user fees, which are part of a non-exclusive franchise
agreement. A smail portion of this funding is allocated annually by the Iowa City Telecommunication Commission
as grant funding for improvements in local programming. Eligible recipients include the Iowa City Public Library for
Channel 1 0, Senior Center for SCTV video programming, the schools for Channel 21, and Public Access
Television (PATV) Channell B.
FY200B expenditures include transfers of $100,000 to the General Fund for operational support, and $52,BOO to
the Iowa City Public Library for Channell 0 programming expenses.
Personnel
Communications Tech
Community Programmer
Production Assistant
Production Coordinator
Cable TV Administrator
Special Projects Assistant
Clerical Assistant
Maintenance Worker I
Total:
FTE's
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.75
0.75
0.50
0.19
6.19
FY08 Expenditures
$817,734
Personnel ~ S . &
59% ervlc~s
Supplies
A~,,,,,.:"
L) Outlay
8%
Reserve \ General
Funding Library Fund Ops.
1% Channel 10 12%
6%
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lowa City Municipal Airport
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Michael Tharp, Airport Operations Specialist
319.356.5045
michael-tharp@iowa-city.org
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Personnel
Airport Operations Specialist
Maintenance Worker I
Total:
FTE's
0.60
1.00
1.60
Iowa City's Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport located in the southwest part of Iowa City. Of the
113 public airports in Iowa, the Iowa City Municipal Airport is one of the busiest general aviation airports in
the state.
A Fixed Based Operator on the airfield provides fuel service, aircraft maintenance, flight instruction, and
charter services. The airport has approximately 30,000 take-offs and landings annually and sold just under
100,000 gallons of jet fuel and 100,000 of aviation gasoline to aircraft operators in 2006.
Airport staff are responsible for the daily operational duties and maintenance of all airport facilities, including
60 T-Hangars and 6 corporate hangar facilities. The Operations Specialist staffs the administrative office,
manages leased areas and contracts, oversees construction projects and plans for future airport
improvements. Maintenance staff maintain the airfield buildings, runways and equipment. The airport also
hosts Sertoma Club's annual Fly-in /Drive-In Breakfast fundraiser event.
Funding: An estimated sixty-two percent (62%) or $228,000 of airport funding is proposed to come from
airport hangar rentals in FY200B. General levy propery tax support is estimated at $112,000.
Capital Project Funding: The Iowa City Municipal Airport plans to extend and rehabilitate its runways over
the next 4 years. This includes rehabilitation of the original pavement on Runway 7-25 in FY200B and
construction of a parallel taxiway in FY09-2010. These projects are funded primarily by the Federal Aviation
Administration under the Airport Improvement Program (AlP). Matching grant funds require the Airport to
contribute 5% of the overall cost, while the grant program provides 95%.
FY08 Expenditures
$364,499
Sources of Revenue
Supplies
4%
Misc.
Other
~,
Rents
62%
Capital
Outlay
15%
Property
Taxes
31%
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Capital Improvement Program
FY2007 - 2011
December 2006
City of Iowa City
FY2007 - FY2011
Capital Improvements Program Summary
Project Category FY2007 FV2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 Total
Parking & Transit 3,862,985 1,041 ,000 530,000 652,500 300,000 6,386,485
Landfill 647,996 1,141,508 3,267,300 899,113 5,955,917
Airport 4,380,063 1,870,100 1,490,500 2,036,600 2,872,950 12,650,213
Streets, Bridges, Traffic Engineering 27,670,504 6,245,000 9,650,000 12,870,000 2,500,000 58,935,504
& Public Utilities
Parks, Recreation & Trails 3,255,003 3,145,399 750,000 800,000 500,000 8,450,402
Public Safety 2,833,195 2,048,102 1,094,000 300,000 6,275,297
Misc. Other Projects 107,987 1,180,000 680,000 1,967,987
Recurring Projects 1,821,441 2,720,000 2,370,000 2,459,400 2,120,000 11 ,490,841
Total Projects: 44,579,174 19,391,109 19,831,800 20,017,613 8,292,950 112,112,646
FY2008
Capital Improvement Projects
. by Category.
Public Safety
11%
Misc_ Other
Projects
6%
Landfill
6%
Streets, Traffic
Engineering &
Bridges
32%
Parks, Recreation
& Trails
16%
Parking &
Transit
5%
Airport
10%
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City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Project Category: PARKING
Project Name Fund/no
Parking Elevator Upgrades $ 600,000
$ 600,000
Oeser/Dt/on
Elevator upgrades at the Capitol and Dubuque Street Garages
Fund/no FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Parking Fees $ - $ - $ 300,000 $ - $ 300,000
Project Name Fundlna
Parking Garage Access Controls. Capitol, Dubuque and Tower Place (Iowa Avenue) $ 430,000
$ 430,000
Oeser/Dtlon
Replacement of existing parking access control equipment as current equipment is obsolete. New equipment
will allow credit card transactions and improve traffic fiow.
Fundlna FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Parking Revenues $ - $ 200,000 $ 230,000 $ - $ -
Proleet Name Fundlna
Parking Garage Maintenance & Repair $ 2,228,720
$ 2,228,720
OescrlDtlon
This project includes routine concrete restoration, application of sealant and repair of stairwells.
Fundlno FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Parking Fees $ 735,220 $ 841,000 $ - $ 652,500 $ -
C-2
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Project Category: LANDFILL
Project Name
Eastside Recycling Center
Phase I . FY2008
Phase II . FY2009
Phase III . FY2010
Fund/na
$ 1,141,508
$ 267,300
$ 899,113
$ 2,307,921
DescrlDtlon
Phase I of the Eastside Recycling Center includes overall site preparation, waste oil and electronics drop-off,
compost pick-up and enhancements to the existing building. Phase II includes salt, sand and bulk water storage
facilities in addition to a concrete wash-out station. Phase III includes construction of the Furniture Project / Salvage
Barn and an environmental classroom with public restrooms.
Fundlna
Landfill User Fees
FY07
FY08
$ 1,141,508 $
$
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Landfill Cell - FY09
DescrlDtlon
Acquire land and construct new landfill cell.
Fundlna
Landtill User Fees
FY07
FY08
$
$
FY09
267,300 $
FY10
899,113 $
FYll
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1. HABITAT RESTORE
1 A. HABITAT RESTORE
EXPANSION AREA
2. F'UIiINITURE PROJECT
3. SALVAGE BARN
Concept Site Plan
for East Side
Recycling Center
City of Iowa City
4. RECYCLING OROP SITE
5. OIL DROP SITE
6. COMPOST PICK-UP
STATION
7. WOOD CHIP PICK-UP
STATION
B. ELECTRONIC WASTE
DROP'OFF SITE
9. SAND/SALT STORAGE
FACILITY
10. CONCRETE TRUCK
WASH-DOWN STATION
11. BULK WATER
DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
1 Z. EDUCATION AI'lEA
13. ADMINISTRATIVE SPACE
14. HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE
MOBILE TRAILER
Fundlna
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
FY09 FY10
$ 3,000,000 $
FYll
$
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City of Iowa City
Capital Improvements Program
Project Category: AIRPORT
Project Name Fund/na
Airport Runway 7- 25 Rehabilitation $1,120,100
$1,120,100
Descr/otlon
The existing Runway 7-25 is in excess of sixty (60) years old and is showing signs of pavement
distress. In order to preserve this runwav. an overlav is proorammed for this pavement.
Fund/na FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Federal Grants $ - $ 1,064,095 $ - $ - $ -
08 GO Bonds $ - $ 56,005 $ - $ - $ -
ProJect Name Fundino
Airport Runway 7 - Parallel Taxiway $ 3,527,100
$ 3,527,100
Descriotion
A parallel taxiway for the main runway is needed to allow for safe taxi of aircraft to and from the
terminal area. . Gradino would beoin in FY2009. with pavino and Iiohtino scheduled for FY2010.
Fund/na FY07 EYM FY09 FY10 FY11
Federal Grants $ - $ - $1,415,975 $1,934,770 $ -
09 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ 74,525 $ - $ -
10 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ - $ 101,830 $ -
Project Name Fund/na
Airport Runway 12-30 Rehabilitation $ 1,205,750
$ 1,205,750
Descr/otlon
The existing Runway 12-30 pavement is in excess of sixty (60) years and shows signs of pavement
distress. An overlay is programmed to preserve this runway.
Fund/no FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Federal Grants $ - $ - $ - $ - $1,145,450
11 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 60,300
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City of Iowa City
Capital Improvements Program
Project Category: AIRPORT
Proiect Name Fundina
Airport Terminal Apron $ 1,667,200
$ 1 ,667,200
DescriDtion
Existing terminal apron is showing signs of pavement failure and needs replacement.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Federal Grants $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,583,840
11 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 83,360
Proiect Name Fundina
Aviation Commerce Park South $ . 750,000
$ 750,000
DescriDtion
This project covers the development of property for commercial use south of the Airport.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Misc. Other $ - $ 750,000 $ - $ - $ -
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City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Project Category: STREETS, BRIDGES, TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING and PUBLIC UTILITIES
Project Name Fund/na
American Legion Road - Scott Boulevard to Taft Avenue $ 2,100,000
$ 2,100,000
Descr/Dt/on
This includes reconstruction of American Legion Road to urban standards with the addition of an eight foot (8')
sidewalk.
Fund/na FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
11 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,100,000
Project Name Fund/na
Burlington Street Median $ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
Descr/Dt/on
Construction of landscaped median along Burlington Street traveling east from the Iowa River and ending at the
Gilbert Street intersection.
Fund/na FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
State Grants $ - $ - $ - $ 500,000 $ -
10 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ - $ 1,500,000 $ -
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City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Project Category: STREETS, BRIDGES, TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING and PUBLIC UTILITIES
Proiect Name Fundina
College St. Streets cape $ 100,000
$ 100,000
DescriDtion Construct streetscape on College from Linn to Gilbert Street.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
08 GO Bonds $ - $ 100,000 $ - $ - $ -
Proiect Name Fundina
Dubuque & Church Streets - Left Turn Bays $ 510,000
$ 510,000
DescriDtion
This project will improve both the capacity and safety of the Dubuque and Church Street intersection through the
addition of left turn lanes on the north and south approaches. Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP)
funding will be received for this project.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Federal Grants $ - $ 400,000 $ - $ - $ -
Road Use Tax $ 10,000 $ 100,000 $ - $ - $ -
Proiect Name Fundina
First Avenue' Iowa Interstate Railroad Crossing Improvements $ 6,200,000
$ 6,200,000
DescriDtion
Construction of a railroad overpass on First Avenue. Federal grants Include $2.0 million in clean air
funds and a $2.0 million congressional earmark.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Federal Grants $ - $ - $ - $ 4,960,000 $ -
10 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ - $ 1,240,000 $ -
Proiect Name Fundina
Gilbert Street at Bowery & Prentiss $ 1,145,000
$ 1,145,000
DescriDtion
This project includes construction of left turn lanes on Gilbert Street at the Bowery and Prentiss Street
intersection. Water main and storm sewer replacement' repairs will also be made at this time.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Road Use Tax $ 120,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Water User Fees $ - $ 200,000 $ - $ - $ -
Stormwater User Ff $ - $ 160,000 $ - $ - $ -
08 GO Bonds $ - $ 665,000 $ - $ - $ -
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City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Project Category: STREETS, BRIDGES, TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING and PUBLIC UTILITIES
ProJect Name
Gilbert Street & Highway 6 Intersection - Dual Left Turn Lanes
Fundina
$ 4,300,000
$ 4,300,000
Descriotion
Reconstruct the intersection of Gilbert Street and US Highway 6 to include dual left turn lanes on Gilbert Street
and accommodate future expansion of US Highway 6.
Fundina
State Grants
08 GO Bonds
09 GO Bonds
FY07
FY08
1,000,000 $
1,500,000 $
$
FY09
1,000,000 $
- $
800,000 $
FY10
FY11
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Proiect Name
Lower Muscatine Avenue
Kirkwood to First Avenue
Fundina
$ 2,600,000
$ 2,600,000
Descriotion
Reconstruct Lower Muscatine from Kirkwood to First Avenue with the addition of a center turn lane.
Fundina
09 GO Bonds
Contributions
FY07
FY08
FY09 FY10
$ 2,000,000 $ -
$ 600,000 $ -
FY11
$
$
$
$
$
$
ProJect Name
McCollister Boulevard - Highway 921 to Gilbert Street
Fundina
$ 7,782,368
Descriotion J ~ ~ :~..an
McCollister Boulevard will connect Mormo~ - - - - - :. Mormon Trek~ ;..\
Trek Boulevard, which ends at Hwy 921 - - . .-It S.Gllben St.
(Old 218 South), with South Gilbert Street / 'f- ? >,,"__ I (Sand Road)
Sand Road. This section of paving is 4000 i~ ...*~".....
feet long and includes a 500' long bridge ~'d;: McCoII,,'er Blvd .,. :.:.=.:-s:"~\__ :.-- - -
over the Iowa River. Related capital 2181'- '
expenditures from prior years include the wy ~.- -
extension of Mormon Trek Boulevard from . ~='r
Highway 1 to Highwy 921 and construction i Sand Lake
of R box culvert.
Fundina
Federal Grants
07 GO Bonds
08 GO Bonds
$ 7 7R2 368
EYQI .E:!ill! FY09 EY1Q FY11
$ 4,200,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
$ 1 ,882,368 $ - $ - $ - $ -
$ - $ 1,700,000 $ - $ - $ -
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Construct left turn lanes at major intersections or a continuous center lane through the corridor between Melrose
and Abbey Lanes.
Fund/no
Federal Grants
09 GO Bonds
10 GO Bonds
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Project Category: STREETS, BRIDGES, TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING and PUBLIC UTILITIES
Protect Name
Mormon Trek - Left Turn Lanes
Descr/ot/on
FY07
FY08
FY09
FY10
$ 1,500,000 $
$ $
$
FY11
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
750,000
750,000
Protect Name
Park Road Bridge
& Intersection Improvements
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Descrlot/on
Replace Park Road bridge deck and reconfigure
lane markings at the Park Road / Dubuque Street
intersection.
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Fund/no
10 GO Bonds
FY07
FY08
FY09
FY10 FY11
$ 1,600,000 $
$
$
$
Protect Name
Rochester Avenue Bridge
Descr/otion
Replace bridge over Ralston Creek and construct an eight foot (8') wide sidewalk.
Fund/no
Federal Grants
Road Use Tax
FY07
FY08
FY09
FY10 FY11
$ 224,000 $
$ 96,000 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
Pro/eet Name
Salt Storage Building
Descr/otion
Design and construct a salt storage building and site work design for the Public Works Complex site.
Fund/no FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
08 GO Bonds $ $ 420,000 $ $ $
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Fund/no
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
Fund/no
$ 1,600,000
$ 1,600,000
Dubuque St.
Fund/no
$
$
320,000
320,000
Fund/no
$ 420,000
$ 420,000
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Project Category: STREETS, BRIDGES, TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING and PUBLIC UTILITIES
Proiect Name Fundina
Scott Blvd Pavement Overlay. Rochester to Court Street $ 400,000
$ 400,000
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
11 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 400,000
Proiect Name Fundina
Sycamore Street. Burns Street to the City Limits $ 2,500,000
$ 2,500,000
DescriDtion
This project reconstructs Sycamore Street to arterial standards and includes sidewalk improvements and bike
lanes.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Development Fees $ - $ - $ 70,000 $ - $ -
09 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ 1,930,000 $ - $ -
10 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ - $ 500,000 $ -
Profect Name Fundina
420th Street Improvements. Highway 6to Taft Avenue $ 2,500,000
$ 2,500,000
DescriDtion
This project includes construction of a sewer main and reconstruction of 420th Street to urban standards east
from Highway 6 to Taft Avenue. These improvements will facilitate expansion of the industrial park.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Sewer User Fees $ - $ - $ 500,000 $ - $ -
09 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ 2,000,000 $ - $ -
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City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Project Category: PARKS, RECREATION AND TRAILS
Proiect Name Fundina
Butler Bridge Pedestrian Trail $ 514,723
$ 514,723
Descriotion
Construction of a separate bridge on the widened piers of North Dubuque Street's Butler Bridge will allow for
separated pedestrian and bicycle travel.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
State Grants $ - $ 386,042 $ - $ - $ -
Coralville $ - $ 32,170 $ - $ - $ -
08 GO Bonds $ - $ 96,511 $ - $ - $ -
Proiect Name Fundina
Cemetery Resurfacing $ 50,000
$ 50,000
Descriotion
Resurface specified roads within Oakland Cemetery as part of the city-wide biennial asphalt resurfacing
proaram.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
10 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000 $ -
Proiect Name Fundina
Court Hill Trail $ 505,676
$ 505,676
Descriotion
Construct a ten foot-wide trail between Scott Park and Creekside Park.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
State Grants $ - $ 305,676 $ - $ - $ -
07 GO Bonds $ 200,000 $ - $ - $ -
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City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Project Category: PARKS, RECREATION AND TRAILS
Proiect Name Fundina
Mercer Park Ball Diamond Upgrade $ 271,183
$ 271,183
Descriotion
Replace lights on fields #2, #3 and #4; and renovate field #3.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
06 GO Bonds $ 71,183 $ - $ - $ - $ -
07 GO Bonds $ 100,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
08 GO Bonds $ - $ 100,000 $ - $ - $ -
Proiect Name Fundina
Mercer Park Aquatic Center - Pool & Lobby Roof Replacement $ 425,000
$ 425,000
Descriotion
Aquatic Center roof is aging and in need of replacement. Scanlon Gym is newer and not scheduied for
replacement at this time.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
08 GO Bonds $ - $ 425,000 $ - $ - $ -
Proiect Name Fundina
Pedestrian Bridge - Rocky Shore Drive to Peninsula $ 1,300,000
$ 1,300,000
Descriotion
Construct a pedestrian bridge from Rocky Shore Drive across the Iowa River, connecting the Iowa River
Trail and peninsula parkland trails. This will also provide greater access to the dog park and disc golf
course.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
08 GO Bonds $ - $ 1,300,000 $ - $ - $ -
Proiect Name Fundina
Peninsula Park $ 250,000
$ 250,000
Descriotion
Development of the lower elevation into a "natural park", with prairie grasses, wildflowers, native
woodlands and trails. Improvements will also provide protection to the City's water supply wellheads.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
10 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ - $ 250,000 $ -
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City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Project Category:
PARKS, RECREATION AND TRAILS
This project provides for the phased
development, in accordance with the
concept plan, of the newly acquired
Sand Lake Recreation Area (former
S & G Materials site). The area will
include both recreation and
conservation components.
Fundina
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
Proiect Name
Sand Lake Recreation Area
Descriotion
S.Gilbert St.
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Fund/na FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10
Road Use Tax $ 100,000 $ $ $ $
Interfund Loan $ 500,000 $ $ $ $
06 GO Bonds $ 200,000 $ $ $ $
07 GO Bonds $ 200,000 $ $ $ $
08 GO Bonds $ $ 500,000 $ $ $
09 GO Bonds $ $ $ 500,000 $ $
10 GO Bonds $ $ $ $ 500,000 $
11 GO Bonds $ $ $ $ $
Pro/ect Name
Soccer Park Improvements
Descriot/on
FY11
500,000
Fund/na
$ 347,436
$ 347,436
This project provides for the continued development and improvement to the Iowa City Kickers Soccer
Park. Planned improvements include a system of traiis to enhance accessibility, and to create a more
park-like atmosphere in the open space areas of the facility.
Fundina
06 GO Bonds
09 GO Bonds
FY07 FY08
$ 97,436 $
$ $
FY09 FY10
$ $
$ 250,000 $
FY11
FY11
$
$
$
$
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City of Iowa City .
Capital Improvement Program
Project Category: PUBLIC SAFETY
Pro/eet Name Fund/no
Emergency Comunications - Radio System{Jpgrade $ 1 ,267,453
$ 1 ,267,453
Deser/Dt/on
Gradual replacement of the emergency communication radio system purchased in 1991.
Fund/no FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
05 GO Bonds $ 67,453 $ - $ - $ - $ -
06 GO Bonds $ 100,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
07 GO Bonds $ 100,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
08 GO Bonds $ - $ 600,000 $ - $ - $ -
09 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ 100,000 $ - $ -
10 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ - $ 300,000 $ -
Pro/eet Name Fund/no
Fire Apparatus $ 2,042,494
$ 2,042,494
Deser/Dt/on
The following Fire Department vehicles are schedule for replacement: E-1 Pumper (FY07), Smeal Pumper
(FY08) and a Spartan Pumper (09).
Fund/na FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
06 GO Bonds $ 652,336 $ - $ - $ - $ -
07 GO Bonds $ 448,056 $ - $ - $ -
08 GO Bonds $ - $ 448,102 $ - $ - $ -
09 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ 494,000 $ - $ -
Pro/eet Name Fund/no
Police Records & Computer-Aided Dispatch $ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
Deser/Dt/on
Replace current disparate software systems with a unified software package.
Fund/no FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
08 GO Bonds $ - $ 500,000 $ - $ - $ -
09 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ 500,000 $ - $ -
Pro/eet Name Fund/no
Metro Area Wireless Broadband $ 500,000
Deser/Dt/on $ 500,000
Construct a 900 Mhz data communication system for Police and Fire mobile data terminals.
Fund/no FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
03 GO Bonds $ - $ 500,000 $ - $ - $ -
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City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Project Category: MISC. OTHER PROJECTS
Proieet Name Fundina
City Hall Emergency Generator $ 400,000
$ 400,000
Deseriot/on Install emergency generator to supply electricity to all of City Hall.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
08 GO Bonds $ - $ 400,000 $ - $ - $ -
Proieet Name Fundina
Old Bus Depot. Land Acquisition $ 400,000
$ 400,000
Deser/ot/on Acquisition of the old bus depot from the Parking Fund.
Fund/na FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
09 GO Bonds $ - $ - $ 400,000 $ - $ -
Proieet Name Fund/na
Payroll and Human Resources Software $ 500,000
$ 500,000
Deser/ot/on Implement new payroll and human resources software.
Fundina FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
08 GO Bonds $ - $ 500,000 $ - $ - $ -
Pro/eet Name Fundina
Utility Billing Software $ 560,000
$ 560,000
Descr/ot/on Selection and implementation of new utility billing software.
Fund/na FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Water User Fees $ - $ 224,000 $ -- $ - $ -
Stormwater User Fees $ - $ 56,000 $ - $ - $ -
Sewer User Fees $ - $ - $ 224,000 $ - $ -
Refuse User Fees $ - $ - $ 56,000 $ - $ -
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City of Iowa City
Capital Projects by Category
. Scheduled for Completion in FY2007 .
Project Category
FY2007
Amended
Budget
AlrDort:
Airport Hangar Rehab
Roof ReplacemeQt - B, C & K
Hard Surface Floors - B & C
Airport Runway 7 (design, grading, obstruction removal & paving)
Airport Taxilane Rehab
Public Safety:
Fire Station #2
Fire Station #4
$ 13,369
$ 6,281
$ 4,189,242
$ 171,171
$ 4,380,063
$ 647,996
$ 647,996
$ 43,604
$ 43,604
$ 560,000
$ 400,000
$ 85,000
$ 260,000
$ 70,000
$ 37,704
$ 100,000
$ 211,680
$ 50,000
$ 12,000
$ 1,786,384
$ 1,300,000
$ 165,350
$ 1,465,350
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Landfill:
Landfill Cell - FY06
Parkina:
Parking Fiber Interconnect
Parks. Recreation & Trails:
Recreation Center Window Replacement
Riverbank Stabilization - City Park
Skateboard Park Restrooms
Lower City Park Improvements
(restroom, open air shelter, lighted sidewalk)
Park Shelters
Meadow Street Bridge
Waterworks Park Prairie Development
Brookland Park Redevelopment
City Park Water Main
Iowa River Trail - Foster Road to new Water Plant
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City of Iowa City
Capital Projects by Category
- Scheduled for Completion in FY2007 -
Project Category
FY2007
Amended
Budget
Streets. Traffic Enaineerina and Utilities:
Mormon Trek Box Culvert - Willow Creek & Old Highway 218 Intersection
Ridge Street Water Main - Dubuque Street I Forest Glen
Lower West Branch Road Reconstruction
Hollywood Boulevard Sewer & Water Main Replacement
Ellis Street Water Main - Ridge I Mclean
Dodge Street Reconstruction 180 to Governor Street.
Foster Road / Dubuque Street Intersection
Mormon Trek - Hwy 1 to 921
South Area Arterial Study
Highway 6 - Lakeside to 420th
Camp Cardinal Road
Gilbert Street South - Napolean Park to City Limits
Scott Boulevard & Court - Signalization
Highways 218 & 1 - South-bound Ramp Signalization
Kitty Lee - Right Turn Lane
Arterial Signals Interconnect
(This project includes the schools on First Avenue
and the Rochester ground storage water reservoir)
Highway 1 at South Naples - Left Turn & Signalization
South Grand Round-about
Transit:
Transit- Bus Replacements
Court Street Transportation Center
Transit Bus Cameras
Court Street Transportation Center - Outfit Commercial Space
Transit Maintenance Building HVAC
Transit Wheelchair Lift Rehab
Misc. Other Proiects:
Library Expansion - Outfit Commercial Space
City Hall Roof Repair
Grand Total - Projects Scheduled for Completion in FY2007:
$ 3,523,328
$ 400,000
$ 4,140,000
$ 45,000
$ 236,800
$ 5,729,241
$ 342,735
$ 166,174
$ 45,186
$ 2,730,000
$ 2,120,576
$ 612,659
$ 12,000
$ 414,020
$ 88,445
$ 405,222
$ 97,750
$ 349,000
$ 21,458,136
$ 2,012,000
$ 588,604
$ 204,582
$ 114,475
$ 50,000
$ 114,500
$ 3,084,161
$ 77,987
$ 30,000
$ 107,987
$ 32,973,681
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City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Recurring Projects
FY 2007 . 2011
These projects represent annual improvements and maintenance of municipal infrastructure,
including public streets, bridges, traffic control and park facilities.
Project Type Primary Funding Source FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Bike Trails Road Use Tax 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Brick Street Repair Road Use Tax 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Bridge Maintenance Road Use Tax 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
City Hall - Other Projects GO Debt 125,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Curb Ramps Road Use Tax 100,000 - 50,000 - 50,000
Economic Development General Fund - 250,000 - 250,000 -
Open Space Land Acquisition General Fund 50,000 50,000 50,000 39,400 -
Overwidth Paving I Sidewalks Road Use Tax 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Parks Maintenance/lmprov. GO Debt 327,582 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
Pavement Rehab Road Use Tax 528,500 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000
Public Art GO Debt 116,743 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Railroad Crossings Road Use Tax 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
Sewer Main Replacement Sewer User Fees - 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000
Sidewalk Infill Road Use Tax - 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Street Pavement Marking Road Use Tax 238,616 185,000 185,000 185,000 185,000
Traffic Calming Road Use Tax 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Traffic Signal Road Use Tax 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000
Water Main Replacement Water User Fees - 850,000 700,000 600,000 500,000
Total. Annual Projects: 1,821,441 2,720,000 2,370,000 2,459,400 2,120,000
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Capital Improvement Projects
Unfunded Projects
# Project Name Unfunded Amt
1 - Bridges
1 BURLINGTON ST BRIDGE- The south bridge is having a problem with $800,000
SOUTH deiaminating concrete on the bottom side of the
arches.
2 F STREET BRIDGE This project involves the removal and replacement $250,000
of the existing corrugated metal arch bridge with a
larger bridge.
3 FOURTH AVENUE BRIDGE This project will replace the bridge over the South $255,941
Branch of Ralston Creek at Fourth Avenue and will
include sidewalks. Possibility of approximately
$75,000 state funding.
4 PRENTISS ST BRIDGE This project involves the removal and replacement $375,000
of the existing triple corrugated metal pipe culvert
with a bridge.
5 SECOND AVENUE BRIDGE This project will replace the bridge over Ralston $250,000
Creek at Second Avenue and will include sidewalks.
6 SIXTH AVENUE BRIDGE This project involves the removal and replacement $250,000
of the existing twin box culvert with a larger bridge.
7 THIRD AVENUE BRIDGE This project will replace the bridge over the South $250,000
Branch of Ralston Creek at Third Avenue.
2 . Streets
8 AMERICAN LEGION/SCOTT Install traffic signal and construct turn ianes at $550,000
BLVD INTERSECT American Legion and Scott Boulevard intersection.
9 BENTON STREET - ORCHARD This is a capacity related improvement identified by $3,500,000
TO OAKNOLL the Arterial Street Plan.
10 DODGE ST - GOVERNOR TO Street Reconstruction $5,320,000
BOWERY
11 DUBUQUE RD PAVING - Reconstruct and upgrade to urban cross sections. $600,000
BRISTOL TO DODGE
12 DUBUQUE ST ELEVATION This project will elevate the north bound lane of $2,500,000
Dubuque Street between Taft Speedway and Foster
Road, This project will eliminate the frequent
flooding of the north bound lanes caused by locally
heavy rains..
13 FOSTER RD- DUBUQUE TO This project will pave this portion of Foster Road. $900,000
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
14 GILBERT ST IAIS UNDERPASS This project relocates the sidewalks of the Gilbert $282,000
St. underpass at the IAIS Railroad. The sidewalks
are moved further from the street and existing
erosion problems are addressed.
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Capital Improvement Projects
Unfunded Projects
#
Project Name
15
HIGHWAY 921 STREETSCAPE Streetscape improvements on Hwy 921 entrance-
Sturgis Ferry Park to US Hwy 6. This project
includes landscaping, lighting and sidewalk
improvements. The project should be coordinated
with Sturgis Ferry Park upgrade and lor Riverside
Drive Redevelopment project.
HIGHWAY 965 EXTENSION This project will be initiai phase of constructing Hwy
965 extended from the south side of Hwy 218 to
Melrose Avenue to arterial standards.
16
17 KEOKUK ST RECONSTRUCTION This project would reconstruct Keokuk St. and
remove the sharp turn south of Highland Avenue.
18 LAURA DRIVE This project would reconstruct Laura Drive between
RECONSTRUCTION Foster Rd. and Forest View Trailer Court.
19 MAIER AVENUE UPGRADE Reconstruct and improve street to urban design
standards.
20 MCCOLLISTER - GILBERT ST Extend proposed McCollister Boulevard from Gilbert
TO SCOTT BLVD Street to Scott Boulevard,
21 MELROSE-WEST -218/CITY Reconstruct and improve street to urban design
LIMITS standards.
22 MYRTLE/ RIVERSIDE Signalization of intersection based on warrants.
INTERSECTION The project will also include paving improvements.
23 N DUBUQUE ST MEDIAN This project will improve the pavement cross
IMPROV. section, provides trees and shrubbery in the median
and improved low level lighting.
24 OAKDALE BLVD This project would construct an extension north
across 1-80 to a new intersection with Iowa Hwy 1.
25 RIVERSIDE DRIVE Streetscape improvements on Riverside Drive
STREETSCAPE between Myrtle Avenue and US Hwy 6. Project
includes consolidation of driveways, undergrounding
of utilities, installing sidewalks and landscaping.
26 S GILBERT ST IMPROVEMENTS Reconstruction from Benton Street to Stevens
Drive. This project does not include improvements
to the Gilbert St / Highway 6 intersection.
27 SIDEWALK-BENTON STREET Install and widen sidewalks on Benton Street
between Riverside Drive and Sunset Street
Existing sidewalks would be widened from 4 feet to
8 feet wide.
28 SYCAMORE-CITY LIMITS TO L Reconstruct Sycamore to arterial standards from
City limits to the Sycamore L. Storm sewer,
sidewalk improvements and bike lanes are included.
29 SYCAMORE-HWY 6 TO This project involves additional lanes to improve
DEFOREST capacity.
30 TAFT AVENUE Lower West Branch to American Legion Road.
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Unfunded Amt
$700,000
$5,000,000
$1,540,000
$500,000
$4,000,000
$6,500,000
$3,000,000
$550,000
$490,000
$5,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$200,000
$1,960,000
$1,350,000
$3,500,000
Capital Improvement Projects
Unfunded Projects
#
31
Project Name
TAFT SPEEDWAY
3 - Parking & Transit
32
U SMASH 'EM DEMOLITION
4 - Ped & Bike Trails
33
CITY PARK TRAIL
IMPROVEMENTS
34
HWY 1 SIDEWALK /TRAIL
35
HWY 6 TRAIL - SYCAMORE TO
LAKESIDE
IA RIVER TRAIL - BENTON
ST/HWY 6
36
37
IA RIVER TRAIL-
BENTON/STURGIS
38
IRC-ELKS PROPERTY
39
LINN ST PED IMPROVEMENTS
40
LONGFELLOWITWAI N PED
TRAIL
N DISTRICT NATURE TRAIL
41
42
PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS -
BENTON ST
This project will elevate Taft Speedway.
Demolition of the U-Smash'm bulding; securing
adjacent foundations; and restoration of the area to
grass This does not include demolition of the bus
depot of the Wilson's building. (A water pipe will
need to be relocated before demolition can occur.)
This project calls for the replacement of the old
section of trail in the southeast portion of the park
and relocating it closer to the river. Another part of
the project is to expand the trail system by
constructing a new section of trail near the bottom
of the wooded hill south of the Boys' Baseball fields.
Construct a 10 foot wide sidewalk along IA Hwy 1
between Riverside Drive (921) and Mormon Trek
Boulevard.
Extend existing trail along Hwy 6 between
Sycamore Street and Lakeside Drive.
Relocate a portion of Iowa River Corridor Trail
between Benton Street and Clinton Street,
approimately 1,500 feet. Project would relocate this
portion of the trail from a high truck traffic location
in front of City Carton, to along the river in back of
City Carton.
Continue the River Trail project from Benton St.,
along the west bank, through Sturgis Ferry Park,
and construct a pedestrian/bicycle bridge over the
Iowa River to connect with the existing trail on the
east bank, near Napoleon Park.
Construction of a trail along the Iowa River Corridor
(IRC) on the south side of the Elks property.
Installation of pedestrian and streetscape
improvements in walkway next to Van Allen Hall
between Iowa Avenue and Jefferson Street. Also
improve bus stop on Jefferson and signage at Linn
Street and Iowa Avenue.
Extension of Longfellowrrwain pedestrian trail to
Pine Street.
Construct a trail along Williams pipeline easement
from Bristol Drive to Dubuque Street.
Construction of an ADA accessible pedestrian
overpass over Benton Street at Roosevelt School.
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Unfunded Amt
$2,080,000
$190,000
$275,000
$1,500,000
$400,000
$110,000
$2,000,000
$200,000
$338,300
$120,000
$300,000
$1,000,000
Capital Improvement Projects
Unfunded Projects
#
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
5. Wastewater
50
51
52
53
54
Project Name
RIVERSIDE DRIVE PED TUNNEL
Construction of a pedestriaR tunnel through the
railroad embankment to provide a pedestrian route
on the west side of Riverside Drive south of Myrtle
Avenue.
SAND LAKE TRAIL (Behind Hills
Bank)
Develop a walking/biking trail around Sand Lake
(behind Hills Bank) to tie in with existing Iowa River
Trail and the Highway 6 Trail.
Construct a trail north of Shimek School to future
Foster Road.
Construct a 10 foot wide sidewalk along S.
Riverside Drive (921) between US Hwy 6 and the
future extension of Mormon Trek Boulevard.
Complete gaps in the sidewalk system on
Rochester Avenue between First Avenue and Scott
Boulevard.
Construct a trail from Willow Creek Drive, under
Highway One, around perimeter of airport, to
connect with Iowa River Corridor (IRC) Trail.
Continue Willow Creek Trail from its current west
terminus, either under or over Highway 218, to
connect with the trail in Hunters Run Park and
further west.
SHIMEK SCHOOL / FOSTR RD
EXT TRAIL
SIDEWALK-HIGHWAY 921
SIDEWALK-ROCHESTER
WILLOW CREEK TRAIL - PHASE
III
WILLOW CREEK TRAIL-WEST
NORTH BRANCH DAM TRUNK This project extends easterly along Ralston Creek
SEWER from the North Branch Dam to Scott Boulevard.
NORTHEAST TRUNK SEWER Reconstruction of an under-sized sewer through the
northeast neighborhoods.
ROHRET ROAD LIFT STATION Construction of a lift station south of Rohret Road
and adjacent to the east property line of Hwy 965
extended. This project will be necessary to
accommodate growth in the southwest district and
to accommodate future expansion of the landfill.
ROHRET SOUTH SEWER This project would extend the 30" sanitary sewer
along Abbey Lane from Burry Drive to the west side
of Highway 218. This project will allow development
within the watershed of Highway 218.
SCOTT BLVD TRUNK SEWER - This project will extend the Scott Boulevard Trunk
IAIS/WINDSOR RIDGE Sewer from the north side of the Iowa Interstate
Railroad at the Scott Six Industrial Park to the lift
station currently serving the Windsor Ridge
Subdivision. This project would allow the Windsor
Ridge Lift Station to be retired.
C-22
Unfunded Amt
$400,000
$400,000
$70,000
$600,000
$100,000
$750,000
$1,400,000
$3,330,460
$4,503,800
$1,177,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
Capital Improvement Projects
Unfunded Project8
# Project Name
8 .. W.ter
55
TAFT/COURT GROUND
STORAGE RESERVOIR
7 . Slorrnw.ter
56
CARSON LAKE REGIONAL
STORMWATR
57
IOWA AVENUE CULVERT
REPAIRS
N BRANCH BASIN EXCAVATION
58
59
OLYMPIC COURT
STORMWATER
SANDUSKY STORM SEWER
60
61
SUNSET ST STORM SEWER
8 - Parks & Recreation
62
CITY PARK SIDEWALK
63
LEISURE POOL DEVELOPMENT
64
MESQUAKIE PARK
65
. NAPOLEON PARK
RESTROOM/CONCESSION
BUILDING
66
PARK RESTROOM
IMPROVEMENTS
PARK SHELTER
IMPROVEMENTS
67
Construction of a one million gallon buried potable
water storage reservoir including pumping facilities.
Land Acquisition was in FY02, FY03.
Construction of a regional storm water management
facility on the middle branch of Willow Creek
immediately west of Highway 218. This facility will
serve development west of Highway 218 and south
of Rohret Road. Rohret South Sewer project is a
prerequisite to this project.
This project will repair a box culvert that carries
Ralston Creek under Iowa Avenue.
Aerial mapping done for the update to the flood
plain maps revealed that sedimentation has
consumed a portion ofthe capacity of the facility.
This basin is located in Hickory Hill Park.
Stormsewer retrofit to relieve localized flooding from
stormwater runoff.
Provide a larger storm sewer system designed to
reduce the depth of ponding in the stormwater
management basin south of Sandusky Drive and
east of Pepper Drive.
The area just north and south of Kineton Green,
east of Sunset, has experienced back yard flooding
and drainage problems.
Replace existing 4 foot sidewalk between Templin
Rd and the lower park entrance with an 8 foot
sidewalk to tie in with the 8.foot sidewalk east of the
park entrance.
Retrofit City Park pool Into a "leisure pool" facility
(water slide, spray fountains, play area, etc.)'
This project will cover the entire old landfill with soil
for safety purposes In order to open up the green
space for passive/semi-passive public use.
This project provides for the construction of a new
restroom/concession building to better
accommodate the needs of the Iowa City Girls's
Softball Association and other users fo Napoleon
Park. The existing facility is aging,and substandard.
Construction of new restrooms at South Hickory Hill
Park and Scott Park,
Replace Creekside and Happy Hollow
Shelter/Restroom. buildings,
C-23
Unfunded Amt
$1,250,000
$1,000,000
$300,000
$116,000
$400,000
$405,000
$380,000
$50,000
$5,500,000
$1,500,000
$225,000
$130,000
$160,000
Capital Improvement Projects
Unfunded Projects
# Project Name Unfunded Amt
68 REC CENTER EXPANSION Expand the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation $5,000,000
Center; likely expansion would be to the east over
the existing parking lot which would allow for an
expanded gymnasium as well as additional space
for racquetball, arts and crafts, community meetings
and other activities.
69 SAND PRAIRIE ENHANCEMENT Take steps to clear, re-seed and perform low $250,000
& PRESERVATION impact development on the 38 acre sand prairie and
adjacent McCollister property acquired in 2004/05.
The primary objective is to re-introduce sand prairie
grasses in this area and construct a nature trail and
small parking area.
70 SCOTT PARK DEV./BASIN This project includes a sidewalk and will develop $372,000
EXCAVATION Scott Park into a neighborhood/regional park. The
basin will also be excavated in order to serve its
intended function as a stormwater management
area.
11 - Other Project.
71 CEMETERY MAUSOLEUM Construction of a mausoleum. $350,000
72 CHAUNCEY SWAN FOUNTAIN This project involves the reuse of components of $110,000
the old City plaza foruntain.
73 FIBER OPTIC SYSTEM This project connects outlying City buildings onto $350,000
the fiber optic backbone, greatly increasing data
transmission capacity.
74 FIRE STATION #1 RELOCATION Relocate and expand I modernize Central Fire $10,000,000
Station #1.
75 FIRE STATION #4 Construction of a fourth fire station. This estimate $1,500,000
does not include land acquisition which has already
occurred.
76 FIRE STATION #5 Construction of Fire Station #5 in the South $2,500,000
Planning District.
77 FIRE STATION #6 Construction of Fire Station #6 in the Southwest $2,500,000
Planning District.
78 FIRE TRAINING FACILITY This project will construct a state of the art fire $890,000
training facility to address all aspects of emergency
service delivery including fire suppression,
emergency medical services, hazardous material
releases and rescue. The facility wiil be used for
new recruits, continuing education for veteran
firefighters and shared with the Johnson County
Mutual Aid Association.
79 GIS COMPUTER PACKAGE This computerized system would provide an $900,000
interactive referenced database for City facilities
from infrastructure records to permitting, with crime
and accident data also included.
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Unfunded Projects
#
80
Project Name
PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX
81
RIVERSIDE DRIVE
REDEVELOPMENT
82
SUMMIT ST. HISTORIC PLAN
Total Unfunded Projects
Construction of Vehicle Maintenance building, truck
wash, salt storage location, and related site work.
This project includes methane abatement, dynamic
compaction and fill at the 7 acre site owned by the
City at Riverside Dr. and Hwy 6. This site
preparation would allow for marketing of this
property for commercial development.
Streetscape and intersection elements through
Summit Street Historic District.
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Unfunded Amt
$6,500,000
$2,180,000
$260,000
$123,895,501
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2006
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Sports Authority posts
a series of wins in first
year of operation
LOCAL INTEREST
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AfcaSibi~itY study may suggest a positive out-
look for a new project. In the end, however,
the only way to ensure success is to roll
up your sleeves and get to work. The Iowa City
Coralville Convention and Visitor Bureau's Sports
Authority plan looked good on paper. The past year
has proven that it looks good in execution, too.
In 2004, Dr. Michael Lomax of The University of
Iowa's Sports Studies Department led a team of
graduate students charged with conducting a feasi-
bility study evaluating amateur sports market trends
and area sports facilities. That study gave the CVB
staff all the evidence needed to make the Sports
Authority a reality.
A solid plan and steady growth
are hallmarks of the ICCCVB
CVB Vice President Jillian Helscher is the Director
of the Sports Authority. Her work is supported by
a 16-member advisory committee, headed by Malt
Traetow of the Sheraton Iowa City Hotel and Terry
Kaeding of the City of Coralville.
Want proof? Look
no further than the
continued success
of the Iowa City/Coralville
Convention and Bureau's
efforts to enhance the eco-
nomic welfare and quality
of life in the communities it
serves.
For the past five years, the
eVB has been executing a
detailed business plan that
features specific goals and
aspirations. The staff of the
CVB holds itself account-
able to hit those stated
benchmarks.
"The advisory committee is the power behind the
Sports Authority," said Helscher. "The members
of the committee represent various aspects of the
sports industry. It's an impressive group."
That impressive group has helped accomplish some
impressive things. In its Jirst year, the Sports
Authority has developed several qualified sporting
events leads and created a plan to pursue many
more (see related page 4 story). In addition, a
unique golf outing, an unforgettable RAGBRAI
stopover, and the ultimate Hawkeye motorcycle
are three key components of the Sports Authority's
early success.
"We run like any successful
business," said Schamberger.
"We deliver results and we
report those results monthly
to our board to ensure that
we stay on track."
"When I came to the
CVB five years ago," said
President Josh Schamberger,
"we had a $360,000 budget
and three employees. Now,
we have an $860,000 bud-
get and I I employees. It's
a testament to the growth of
tourism in our communities,
which is, of course, some-
thing we work very hard to
support and encourage. The
growth of tourism reflects
and supports the growth of
the CYB,,"
The numbers demonstrate
that the CYB is, in fact, on a
steadily rising track. Higher
occupancy numbers at area
hotels and motels have led
to increased revenue from
the hotel/motel tax, provid-
ing significant tax relief to
GoUing WIth Kaeding a real kick
On June l, the First Annual Nate Kaeding Drive-
Putt-Kick Golf Tournament invaded the Brown
Deer Golf Cluh. The former Hawkeye and current
San Diego Charger kicker was on hand to help
raise money for the Nate Kaeding Sports Camps
and American Cancer Society Iowa Hope Lodge,
The Coralville//owa City area welcomed a return of
RAGBRA/ in 2006.
~ TOURISM, PAGE 2A
~ SPORTS, PAGE 4A
eva plays key role in search lor IRL 'attractor'
IOWA RIVER
LANDING
be that attractor. But that project has moved
on, leaving behind an ideaIIy situated piece of
land just off of Interstate 80, adjacent to the
new Maniott Hotel and Conference Center
and the Iowa River. The Iowa River Landing
(lRL) committee was created to recommend
the best possible use of the 22 to 30 acres
of available land. The CVB President Josh
Schamberger is helping lead those efforts.
people from significant distances to your
community. We're looking for something on
an unprecedented scale for this community."
around literacy and language and drawing
on the area's reputation as a literary hotspot;
a pn~ject focused on innovation and science
that may include the work of the late famed UI
astrophysicist James Van Allen: and a project
related to the area's Devonian Fossil Gorge.
Coralville City Administrator Kelly
Hayworth, who is co-chairing the IRL com-
mittee with Schamberger. agrees.
Once the committee completes project out-
lines, research will be conducted to deter-
mine how the ideas arc received both in the
local community and around the country.
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"We're looking for a unique and special
place, not only for Eastern Iowa, but for all
of Iowa that will capitalize on the best we
have to otIer," Hayworth said.
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"When negotiations broke down betwecn
Coralville and the Iowa Environmental
Project, I volunteered to play a stronger
role in pursuing the opportunity that was
made available," Schamberger said. "Our
goal is to identify a possible attraetor that
would advance the economic welfare of our
entire community."
A community effort, CVB leadurshlp
From 18 to 3
"This committee is fantastic," Schamberger
said. "It has members from both the public
and private sector and representatives from
Coralville, Iowa City and The University of
Iowa. This effort is a shining example of how
this community is united. Old ways of think-
Iowa City, Coralville and the surround-
ing area are full of attractions. But the
key to drawing masses of visitors to the
community and those attractions is to have
a major draw-an attractor.
The IRL committee originally had 16 con-
cepts for consideration. A wide array of
consultants from around the country helped
develop the original list of ideas in early
September. In mid-October, the IRL com-
mittee narrowed its choices to three.
What makes an alll'action and attractor?
"An attractor is a destination," said
Schamberger. "It's something rare that draws
~ IRL, PAGE 5A
For quite some time, a major project built
around an indoor rainforest was thou ht to
Ideas still on the table involve a project built
TUDAY'S
TIMES
NEWS
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MEMBERSHIP
LAST YEAR, VISITORS TO JOHNSON COUNTY:
Becoming a CVB member, how & why.
Join a great organization,
FttI'delaillcallSllane@
. Spent more than $244 million
. Spent more lhan $15 million in local/state taxes
. Tourism employs more than 3,170 residents
making il the third largesl area employer
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area residents (see related stnf)'. 'eVB we/-
comes... 'j. Those higher numbers of visitors
to the area spent $244 million last year and
were served by tbe 3,170 individuals how
work in the tourism industry in Johnson
County.
"We're talking about extremely signifIcant
economic impact." said Schamberger.
"The more branches
we get out into the
community, the
more they blossom
into new tourism
dollars"
Great visibil-
Ity means great
resuns
Schamberger
attributes much
of the CVB's
success and
growth to
increased vis-
ibility for the
organization.
- Josh Schamberger,
CVB President "The more
branches we
get out into the
community, the more they blossom into new
tourism dollars," he said.
In the past couple of years. the CVB's main
office has moved to a prime location on
First Avenue in Coralville just off Interstate
80 and the CVB has assumed control of the
G~cst Welcome Center at the Coral Ridge
Mall.
"I really attribute a lot of the growth we've
experienced in recent years to the increased
visibility we've been afforded at the Coral
Ridge Mall." said Schamberger.
Now. the CVB is poised to expand to
another high traffic location: the Eastern
Iowa Airport (s('c relatcd \'tory, 'Corridof
Concierge' ).
"In partnership with the Amana Colonies
and Cedar Rapids Area CVBs, we're estab-
lishing a great presence in the airport that
will translate into even more tourism growth
for the region," explained Schamberger. "It's
a fantastic opportunity and a natural next
step in our growth,"
A stan that cares about tI1e communny
Supporting the community is far more than
an abstract concept for the stalf of the CVB.
It is also far from a simple nine-to-five
endeavor.
"We encourage and reward staff participa-
tion in organizations that work to enhance
the quality of life in our community," said
Schamberger. "The CVB stalf is actively
involved in any number of good causes,
helping non-profits do the sort or work that
makes this community a great place to live
and a great place to visit."
Volunteerism leads to a great sense of own-
ership and pride in the health of the com-
munity. The staff of the CVB translates that
pride into top-notch, innovative work.
''This staff amazes me day in and day out,"
Schamberger said. "I am so proud of the
commitment and creativity of this team,
With continued support from our board and
from the community we serve, I know there's
nothing we can't accomplish together."
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Johnson County TOLl'ism Expenditures
Aiming for a Cure
American Cancer Society
Boy Scouts of America
cFree Wireless
Children's Miracle Network
Coralville 4th Fest
Coralville Central Homework Help
Coralville Free Lunch Program
Corridor Business Journal -
Forty Under 40
Cub Scouts
Destination Marketing
Association International
Downtown Association of Iowa City
Eastern Iowa Tourism Association
Englert Theatre
Farm Progress Show
Fifteen in 5 - Light Rail
Girl Scouts of the Mississippi Valley
Goodwill industries
Health Center USA
Heart of the Saints
Hoover Elementary School PTA
Iowa Children's Museum
Iowa City Area Association of Realtors
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
Iowa City Area Development Group
Iowa City Boys Baseball
Iowa City Community School District
Iowa City Dog Obedience Club
Iowa City Public Library
iowa City West High School Band
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service
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Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
Iowa Division of Tourism
Iowa Group Travel Association
Iowa Meetings Association
Iowa River Landing District
Iowa Society of Association Executives
Johnson County Historical Society
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa
KCCK 88.3 - Community Advisory Council
Kirkwood Community College
Lone Tree Schoo is
Old Capital Museum
Optimist International
Public Relations Student Society
of America
RAGBRAI
Riverside Theatre
Ronald McDonald House
Rotary Internationai
Special Olympics
Summer of the Arts
TEAM Iowa
Technology Corridor Business Alliance
The James Gang
Therapy Dogs International
Training with Nate Kaeding
United Way of Johnson County
University of Iowa Patient
& Family Advisory Council
Volunteer Administrator's Network
Women's Leadership Conference
Youth Leadership Program
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Community Gift
Certificate
program
replicated in
Linn County
PJUiCk glance at the numbers (see
chart) makes it immediately clear
hat the Community Gift Certificate
program continues to be a smashing success,
Pioneered by the Iowa City/Coralville CVB
in late 2004, the program has seen continued
growth as consumers and businesses alike
enjoy the convenience of certificates which
can be redeemed at a host of locations.
Now, an identical program has been launched
in the Greater Cedar Rapids area. The Cedar
Rapids Area Chamber Commerce, in col-
laboration with the Cedar Rapids Area
Convention and Visitors Bureau, Hills
Bank and Trust Company. and Gazette
Communications, began otl'ering gift certifi-
cates in September of this year. The program
was immediately successful. just as it had
been in Johnson County.
"We've sold $20,000 worth of certificates in
month one," said Lee Clancey, President of
Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce.
.'It's a terrific program."
The Johnson and Linn County versions of
the program now share www.community-
giftcertifcate,org, The site includes compre-
hensive information about the program for
each end of the Corridor.
Clancey has been impressed with both the
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Community Gift Certificate program the
staff of the Iowa City/Coralville CVB.
"They were absolutely phenomenal to work
with," said Clancey, "and they delivered
the program turnkey. It couldn't have been
easier."
Meanwhile, eVB Director
of Communications Lauric
Haman continues to be pleased
with the progress of the
Community Gin Certificates.
Cedar Rapids Area and Marion Chambers of
Commerce, the Cedar Rapids Area CVB
and all Hills Bank and Trust locations in
the area. The Iowa City/Coralville Area
Gift Certificates are available at both CVB
locations (900 First Avenue in Coralville
and at the Coral Ridge Mall Guest Welcome
Center, Sycamore Mall, the Iowa City Area
Chamber of Commerce and at all branches
of Iowa State Bank and Trust Company in
Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty.
See back cover lor a lull listing ot Iowa Cityl
Coralville area redemption sites.
BY THE NUMBERS...
"The numbers are impressive
and growing," said Haman,
"This kind of success is a
real tribute to our partners, the
Coral Ridge Mall, Iowa State
Bank and Trust Company, the
Iowa City Press-Citizen and
the Iowa City Area Chamber
of Commerce, And, of course,
we wouldn't be seeing these
numbers if it weren't for the
more than 500 retailers who
arc accepting the certificates."
62,156"....""-",,,,- Total number of certificates sold
$2,256,349"""..." Total amount of certificates sold
$1,755,269""-.",,, Total amount of certificates redeemed
38.""""",,,.,,,,,,,,,, Total % increase over prior year
517 ".""""",,,.,,,,.. Total number of retail participants
39"""""....""""". Total % of visitors redeeming certificates
$62,214".".."...""Highest certificate single-day sales total
The Cedar Rapids Area Gift
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CVB welcomes
additional
meeting space
to market
The completion of two exemplary new
conference meeting facilities has
made the Iowa City and Coralville
area an even more attractive destination
for those looking for the perfect place to
convene.
"We couIdn '( be more excited about the
conference facilities at the Coralville
Marriott Hotel and Conference Center and
at hotelVetro in downtown Iowa City,"
said CVB Vice President Jillian Helscher.
"These top-notch meeting spaces will
ensure that many new conferences come
to the area, providing a host of economic
benefits for our communities."
The new conference centers place Iowa
City and Coralville in a position to compete
successfully with the many other com-
munities in the region that would like to
host the numerous national and regional
health/medical and education conferences
held each year. Largc state conferences that
have previously passed over Iowa City and
Coralville due to a lack of adequate space
will now have rcason to come to the area,
as well.
"Meetings of considerable size and scope
will mean new opportunities and benefits
for our communities," said Helscher.
"These conference facilities will attract
thousands of new and annual visitors who
will bring millions of dollars into the com-
munity.
A "Destination Marketing Organization"
Helscher knows that some individuals are
under the mistaken impression that the
eYB will serve as booking agent for the
Coralville Marriott and Conference Center.
"It's a common misperception," she said.
"The truth is that the CVB is a destination
marketing organization. We'll continue to
attract business into the greater Coralville
and Iowa City area, and we'll continue to
promote our community's many fine local
hotels, businesses, attractions-all the
things that make the area great. The new
conference centers will truly enhance our
tourism infrastructure and capacity,"
The Iowa League of Cities annual meeting
provided a perfect example. Held in Sep-
tember and headquartered at the Marriott,
the group also had room blocks at II other
area hotels and delegates spent more than
$360,000 at area restaurants, retail centers,
and attractions.
More visitors, lower local taxes
The influx or visitors means more than in-
creased profits for local businesses. It also
translates into tax relief for local residents.
"Visitors to Johnson County spend, on
average, more than 244 million dollars a
year while in town, plus an additional 15
million dollars in local and state taxes,"
CVB President Josh Schamberger ex-
plained. "That provides hetter than $200 in
tax relief per area household. Without those
tourism dollars, local residents would have
to bear a larger share of the tax burden in
order to receive the same level of state and
local services we all enjoy."
The hote/Vetro (above) and Marriott (below) have combined to bring more than 85,000
square feet of additional meeting space to the Iowa City/Coralville area.
Bigger facilities mean bigger economic inpact
As conferences have been booked at the
new facilities, it has been clear that the
economic potential is vast indeed.
"Take, for example, just four meetings: the
Iowa League of Cities annual meeting, the
Iowa Library Association, the Iowa Parks
and Recreation Association and the Iowa
Association of Realtors annual meeting set
for 2008," said Helscher. "Those four meet-
ings alone are expected to bring $900,000
into the community. It might take as many
as 25 or 30 smaller conferences to bring in
a comparable amount. Our future opportu-
nities are really limitless now."
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accommodations
at Hotel Phillips.
as well as the Sports Authority.
From the get-go, it was clear this was not
your run-of-the-mill golf outing.
The entire event
raised just over
$20,000.
"We really focused on making this uniquc-
different from the other golf outings in the
area." said Helscher.
"The tournament
was a huge suc-
cess thanks to
N ate, our great
sponsors and
everyone who
turned out to par-
ticipate. It was a
great event for the
community and a
great event for the
Sport Authority.
We can't wait to
do it again." said
Helscher.
Take, for example, the football uprights on
the driving range. Participants were given
the chance to show their kicking prowess as
Kaeding himself looked on.
"A few of them made field goals," said
Helseher, "but I don't think they'll be com-
peting for Nate's joh."
The sold-out tournament boasted 62 four-
somes-each of which posed for a picture
with Kaeding-competing in an event that
also featured an array of activities at the
individual holes.
RAGORAI and
Armstrong rida
into Coralvilla
"Hole sponsors created various activities
including a sand bag toss, a bowling activ-
ity, a chipping contest--even massages,"
said Helscher. "The hole sponsors did a
great job creating a bunch of little quick
activities that made the event even more fun
for the golfers."
Betterthan 10,000
cyclists pedaled
into Coralville on July 28 as RAGBRAI
returned to the community for the third
time. Getting ready was a huge undertaking,
made even more exciting-
and more complicated-when
it was announced that seven-
time Tour De France cham-
pion Lance Annstrong would
be part of the throng.
Helscher. CVB President Josh
Schamberger and their entire
staff dove into the RAGBRAI
experience with gusto.
built by David and Julie Prochello ofPooch's
Custom and Theme Cycles. The Prochellos
put in over 1400 hour of work to create the
nearly twelve foot motorcycle featuring cus-
tom front wheel spinners, a pigskin seat and
a collection of "hidden" feathers.
of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
and member of the executive planning com-
mittee. 'The staff served on the execu-
tive committee, located housing for riders,
and organized a comprehensive information
center. The CVB team reliably attends to
every detail, and docs so in good spirit."
Ratne tickets are $10 and can be purchased
at various locations, including the CVB,
as well as at events across the state where
the chopper is displayed. When not on the
road, the chopper is on display at Scheels
in the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville. It can
also he seen at www.hawkeyechopper.com.
Scheels is also an outlet for raftle tickets.
The man in charge of the whole shebang
agrees.
"Coralville hosted one of the most memo-
rahle stops in RAGBRAl history in the
summer of 2006," said RAGBRAI Director
TJ. Juskiewicz. "Part of that success can
be attributed to the outstanding support
and resources of the Iowa City/Coralville
Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Josh
Schamberger and his staff were there for
us every step of the way to insure that
RAGBRAI would be unforgettable experi-
ence. RAGBRAI riders will certainly look
forward to a return visit to Coralville."
"The Hawkeye Chopper is an incredible
work of mi," said Helscher. '" can't say
enough about the Prochellos' effort. I can
only imagine the look on the winner's face
when we hold the drawing on Wednesday,
February 2i, 2007 during the Men's
Basketball game versus Purdue. It's a once-
in-a-lifetime prize."
"It's so good for the commu-
nity to h'-ave RAGBRAI come
to town," said Helscher. 'The
economic impact is simply
amazing. And the fact that
Lance Annstrong was here,
that increased attendance by
thousands."
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7-time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong,
speaks at Coralville RAGBRAI.
The success of the event was assured by the
support of great sponsors.
Hawkeye Choppar
Ready to build on a yaar 01 succasses
Others involved in the planning and execu-
tion of RAG BRA I are quick to acknowledge
the CVE's essential role.
It's the ultimate ride for the ultimate
Hawkeye fan-and it's a terrific fundraiser
for the American Cancer Society's efforts
to build an Iowa Hope Lodge, as well as
for the Sports Authority. The Hawkeye
Chopper is truly a one-of-a-kind master-
piece, and one lucky raffle winner is going
to drIve it home.
The Sports Authority is poised for a second
year tilled with the successes and excite-
ment that have been the hallmark of the
organization's first year. Traetow is confi-
dent that more success is on the horizon.
"We had around 25 sponsors ranging from
hole sponsors to a food and beverage spon-
sor," said Helscher. "We received a variety
of prize donations from local businesses
including golf bags, gift certificates, gym
memberships and Hawkeye memorabilia."
"Enthusiastic support by the Convention and
Visitors Bureau contrib-
uted to RAGBRAJ's
raging success
in Coralville,"
said Nancy
Quellhorst,
President
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"It has been great working with Jillian and
the Sports Authority committee this past
year," Traetow said. "With the knowledge
and commitment of the committee mem-
bers, and the great venues the city has to
offer, the Sports Authority will continue to
be a great fit for the community."
"Everyone who has seen the Chopper is
amazed," Helscher said, "and that's what's
making the raffle such a success."
The grand prize winners of the event
received four tickets to the Chiefs/
Chargers NFL game in Kansas
City on October 22, as well as
The chopper, which celebrates the Iowa
Hawkeyes, was
designed
and
Helscher agrees. "It's been a wonderful first
year, but we have even more we want to
accomplish. We're ambitious and I know
we'll have even more impressive successes
to celebrate a year from now."
A portion of the proceedS from the Hawkeye
Chopper raffle will go to support the Ameri-
can Cancer Society Iowa City Hope Lodge.
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educating them about who we are and what
we can provide," said Jillian Helscher. CVB
Vice President and Director of the Sports
Authority.
The tournaments are already happening;
the Iowa City Coralville Convention
and Visitor Bureau's Sport Authority
is already in place. This coming year, look
for more collaboration than ever.
Helscher isn't talking about just a few clubs,
either. Some research at the Iowa City Public
Library turned up a host of opportunities.
After an exciting inaugural year filled with
successes (see related ('over stOry, the Greater
Iowa City/Coralviile Area sports Authority
has a clear plan for its second year.
'There are really a lot of associations out
there I wasn't even aware of."
"What we're going to be doing this next
year is working with our local clubs and
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~ FROM PAGE 4A
Those associations and clubs run the gamut
from the Iowa City Soccer Cluh to the Iowa
City/Coralville Bocce Club. No malter what
the sport, there is more than likely an area
club suiting up for competition.
But just as Helscher was previously unaware
of the existence of a good pOltion of these
groups. many of those associations are prob-
ably not aware of what the Sports Authority
can do for them.
"For example," said Helscher, "if a group is
already hosting a local tournament, we can
help with things like welcome bags, lists of
local information, and hotel block reserva-
tions."
Beltllr bids plus more contacts
equals more tourneys
"In addition to working with existing tour-
naments to enhance what they do, we'll con-
tinue to work hard to bring new tournaments
to the area," promised Helscher.
One way to do that is to help local clubs
improve the bids they submit for state,
regional. and national tournaments.
"We can help create a bid packet based on
the community that highlights what poten-
tial participants can do in this area outside of
the tournament itself," Helscher explained.
The Sport Authority excels at creating pro-
fessional bid packets that help local groups
impress tournament officials.
"We really personalize our packets for each
group we are working with, as well as for
each target tournament;' said Helscher.
There is no better place to target some
tournaments than the Travel, Events and
Management in Sports (TEAMS) con-
ference in Las Vegas. From Oct. 11-23,
Helscher and Matt Traetow of the Sheraton
Iowa City Hotel, who is co-chair of the
Sports Authority advisory committee, met
with 20 organizations-twice the number
Sport Authority staff met with in 2005-
including USA Archery, USA Racquethall
and the National Wheelchair Basketball
Association.
Great start, IlmlUess potential
Traetow believes the Sports Authority is
primed for another impressive year.
"The Sports Authority is just now beginning
to scratch the surtace of its potential," said
Traetow. "Once the Authority has an oppor-
tunity to fully educate the community, local
sports clubs and the national organizations
on the different roles it plays, the Greater
Iowa City/Coralville area will start seeing
new events. The new sporting events will
provide significant economic impact to the
area as the participants shop, eat and stay in
our community."
Traetow's co-chair, Terry Kaeding of the
City of Coralville, agrees.
"When the Sports Authority attracts more
sporting events to our community," she said,
"the effect trickles down and is felt in our
hotels, restaurants, stores and community
attractions."
Under Helscher's leadership, the Sports
Authority is prepared to create new partner-
ships sure to benefit the entire area.
"Since taking over the Sports Authority
duties, Jillian has produced several key leads
that will more than likely result in a number
of large sporting events coming to the area,"
said Traetow. "I feel that Jillian's hard work,
knowledge and dedication in this area will
produce some very positive results in the
near future."
Advisory Committee
Chairs:
Malt Traetow
T8rrY KlI8IlInII
Sheraton Iowa City Hotel
City of Coralville
Committee members:
AnIna WlIIl8
AnlIIORy GI'aIIt
IIamI8n SImcox
Dave 118m
Il8arglI JIIIIIIps
Josh II8rIla
MarIl Wyatt
MIke MorIn
MIke WId8n
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Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
University of Iowa
University of Iowa Athletics & Facilities
Holiday Inn & Conference Center
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
University of Iowa Sports Camps
Iowa City Bicycle Coalition
Iowa City Parks & Recreation Department
University of Iowa Recreation Services
Iowa City, City Council
North Liberty Parks & Recreation Department
Coralville Parks & Recreation Department
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
University of Iowa Sports Marketing
IRL/committee focused
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ing are being tossed out the window as we
work together for the benefit of everyone."
Hayworth credits Schamberger with much of
the committee's enthusia"m and effectiveness.
"Josh has a vision and a passion that really
gels other people energized and enthused. As
a leader. he's at the forefront of this commit-
tee's work. He truly brings people together."
Nancy Quellhorst. President of the Iowa
City Area Chamber of Commerce and
member of the IRL committee, also admires
Schamberger's Icadership skills.
"Josh understands the value of partnering
better than anyone I know," Quellhorst said.
"He makes decisions that are focused on long-
term value to the community, without regard
to what will make the CYB or him look good.
He is a role model for all of us. Finding the
highest use for the Iowa River Landing site is
a challenging process. Nobody has worked
harder on this effort than Josh. Inclusiveness,
creativity, and hard work are required for this
project. and these are the underpinnings of
every CVB initiative."
Plenly 01 work, successes slnl ahead
Each of the three ideas currently under con-
sideration would involve building strong
partnerships with a variety of individuals
and organizations throughout the commu-
nity. The details of those partnerships have
yet to be explored, but Schamberger is con-
fident that once the right idea is found, the
relationships will form naturally as every-
one is invited into the process.
"This committee is charged with mak-
ing the best possible recommendation," he
explained. "It's an exciting time, and a suc-
cessful attractor in the Iowa River Landing
location will lead to even more exciting
times for the community."
Iowa River Landing - Steering Committee
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Amy Correia ..........
Anthony Grant..
Chris Rohret.
Chuck Peters.
Dan Brown
David Grady
Dolores Slade.. .
Doug Elliott.
Erin Marzen..
Gerry Kuhl.......
Henry Herwig....
Joe Raso ..........
Josh Schamberger.....
Kelly Hayworth...
Laura Savage ..........
Mike Lehman .....
Mike Sobocinski..
Nancy Quellhorst
Neil Trott ..........
Regenia Bailey. .............
Stacy McGauvran-Hruby ..............
Tom Cilek ........ ...............
Tom Cook........ ...............
Tom Gill ..............
Tom Jepson ..... ..............
.............. .............. City of Iowa City
............ University of Iowa Ath/etics
........Iowa City Community School District
............ Gazette Communications
..... ... Iowa City Press Citizen
.... University of Iowa Student Services
............. ....... Resident
... East Central Iowa Council of Governments
.......... UI Student & UIHC DeGowin Blood Center
..... City of North Liberty
............... ....City of Cora/vi lie
..........Iowa City Area Development Group
........................... Iowa City/Cora/ville CVB
............. ...CityofCora/ville
.............. ......... University of Iowa Student
....... Johnson County Supervisor
... Coralville Planning & Zoning
............. ..Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
..............Riverview Square
.......Iowa City/Cora/ville CVB & City of Iowa City
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web site this year, ensuring that visi-
tors find fresh, relevant information
each time they visit. The site, www.iowaci-
tycoralville.com, is a fantastic resource for
visitors and residents alike, and includes
sections targeted for group travel planners,
those considering relocating to the area,
and the media.
"The redesign is part of our on-going effort
to always have a fresh, new, user-friendly
web presence," said eVB President Josh
Schamherger. "We'll he looking at it every
year with eye toward refreshing its design
to keep it engaging and interesting."
The site is an extremely popular resource
according to Shane Schemmel, Director of
MembershipfDeve lopment.
"When people arc coming to town or when
peopJe in our own community are look-
ing for information about where to cat,
where to shop, where to stay, and what to
see, they are turning to our web site," said
Schemmel.
The site is an excellent resource for CVB
members, as well. Those organizations that
join at the $225 "partncr" level have the
opportunity to create a listing on the CVB
site featuring an image and an unlimited
amount of text, as well as a direct link back
to the organization's own site.
"It's a remarkahly affordahle way to reach
the people who are visiting our site," said
Schemmel.
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"Impact," The CVB's e-newsletter, is a re-
lated member henefit. The twice-monthly,
members-only e-update features a calendar
of events. eVB news, and stories about
member organizations.
"The stories are a great way to let our
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Those e-connections often lead to real-
world interactions.
"At many of the events we highlight in
'Impact,' people tell me. 'Oh yeah, I read
about this in the CVB newsletter. That's
why I'm here.' It gets the word out so that
our members can support one another,"
said Schemmel.
Sports Authority site a winner. too
The CVB's Greater Iowa City/Coralville
Sports Authority also boasts an excit-
ing web home at www.iowa-sports.com.
The site offers a comprehensive guide to
area sports facilities. as well a calendar
of events. a page for individuals seeking
volunteer opportunities, and a request for
proposal form.
Jillian Helscher, CVB Viee President and
Director of the Sports Authority. knows
the site is important to the organization's
success.
"As we continue to develop the Sports Au-
thority, it is a real selling tool as we reach
out to more and more athletic associations
with prospective events," said Helscher.
"That's going to be particularly true for
those associations that aren't able to get to
the area in person. The site will show them
what we have to offer."
The calendar of events is an important
component of the slte for the various local
athletic clubs or any other sporting event
occurring in the area.
"As we form more partnerships with local
clubs, we can help them promote their
evenls through the web sileo Their informa-
tion can be added lo our calendar, which
becomes a real resource for the entire com-
munity," Helscher said.
'Corridor Concierge' coming to Eastern Iowa Airport
Imagine stepping off a plane in a city
you've never visited and spying an
information center that can give you
all the information you need to enjoy your
visit-and can serve you a cup of java, as
well. Very soon, travelers arriving at the
Eastern Iowa Airport will have just that
experience thanks to collaboration between
the airport and three area CVBs, including
the Iowa City Coralville CVB.
The "Corridor Concierge" will feature bro-
chures from the area's various attractions,
coffce served up by the locally-owned Blue
Strawberry, a selection of merchandise
related to the region, and a staff ready to
help visitors make the most of their time in
the Corridor.
"This is a great collaboration between
the CVB and the Cedar Rapids Area and
Amana Colonies CVBs," said CVB Presi-
dent Josh Schamherger. "It is an incredibly
affordable opportunity for us to have realiy
terrific visibility with the business and lei-
sure traveler. This stronger presence at the
airport will he great for CVB members."
CVB board member Mark Ginsherg be-
lieves the Corridor Concierge fits perfectly
with the larger organizational strategy to
serve visitors and encourage relocations.
"We are looking to engage, excite and
stimulate all those who live here and travel
here, and we are confident that with the
passion, talent and energy our team creates,
we will inspire people and companies to
relocate here," said Ginsberg.
According to Kristie Wetjen, Executive
Director of the Amana Colonies CVB, the
individual highlights of each of the partner
communities will shine through at the
airport information center.
"Developing Corridor Concierge for the
Eastern Iowa Airport is a great opportunity
for all three communities to showcase the
best we have to offer," Wetjen said. "Each
of us, and our communities, bring unique
qualities to the table; it's going to be an ex-
citing addition to the airport, one that will
create a positive, vibrant first impression of
the Corridor."
The Corridor Concierge tits perfectly with
a planned overall renovation of the terminal
and with a renewed focus on customer
service at the Eastern Iowa Airport.
"The airport is one of the gateways for
people coming into this area, many of them
for the first time," said Pam Hinman, Di-
rector of Marketing and Communications
for the airport "Our Airport Director Dan
Mann has really placed an emphasis on
customer service across the airport, and the
Corridor Concierge will be an important
part of that."
Hinman believes the airport is the perfect
spot to accentuate the vibrancy of the Cor-
ridor.
"We're right in the middle of the Corridor:
we want to be a shining example of what
the Corridor means," she said.
Tim Boyle, President/CEO of the Cedar
Rapids Area CVB, values collaborations
with the other area CVBs, and knows that
such partnerships enhance the image of the
entire Corridor.
"The airport information project is the
latest, but not the last collaboration among
Cedar Rapids, Iowa City. Coralville and
the Amana Colonies," Boyle said. "It is
the ideal vehicle for creating an immedi-
ately appealing image of our area. We can
welcome visitors from far away and remind
Eastern Iowans how cool it is to come
home to the Corridor."
The Corridor Concierge is the third major
collaboration of the CVBs. The Heart of
Saints project (www.heartofthesaints.com).
which also involves the CVBs of Waterloo
and Cedar Falls, encourages visitors to the
region to spend time in the Iowa communi-
ties in the center of the 619-mile Avenue
of the Saints connecting St. Louis and St.
Paul. The CVBs have also joined together
to provide tinancial support for the Iowa
Cultural Corridor Alliance (see related
story).
With his trademark humor, Boyle notes
that Schamberger's energy, enthusiasm and
imagination are central to all of these col-
laborations.
"Josh Schamberger is innovative and
creative. Not many people know this, but
he actually calls plays for the Hawkeye's
via his Blackherry," said Boyie. "One of
my favorite phrases is, 'shooting where
the enemy was last seen.' Far too many
people in the institutions and companies in
the Corridor are guilty of that-responding
to yesterday's problems with yesterday's
solutions. Josh is forward-thinking and
understands that culture. entertainment and
recreation are vital to the economic health
of a region."
The Corridor Concierge is the latest ex-
ample of the forward-thinking ideas that
are the defining characteristic of CVB
collaborations.
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With CVB support, ICCA, SOTA celebrate
the cultural vibrancy 01 our communities
said CYB President Josh Schamberger, who
serves on the ICCA board.
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past year. two organizations the CYB helped
create have worked tirelessly to enhance the
area's arts and culture scene.
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about creating a strong collaboration be-
tween the various cultural entities through-
out the Corridor. Because of his vision,
ICCA is changing the way businesses and
community leaders view culture; the impor-
tance of culture in recruiting businesses and
quality leaders is being felt," said Wetjen.
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ICCA Executive Director Joe Jennison has
spearheaded a number of programs designed
to bring visitors to the region's arts and cul-
ture venues, including an enhancement of
the organization's web site, Www.cultural-
corridor.org; the creation of a cultural bro-
chure, updated with a weekly insert, that ho-
tels can offer visitors; and the creation of a
television campaign designed to drive traffic
to the web site.
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was formed in October 2005 when the John-
son County Cultural Alliance and the Cedar
Rapids Arca Cultural Alliance merged, set-
ting a new standard for Corridor-wide col-
laborations. The merger was made possible,
in part, hy the financial support of the IC-
CYB. the Cedar Rapids Area CYB and the
Amana Colonies CY B.
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all that we have this year without the finan-
cial and moral support of the area CYBs,"
said Jennison. "I have enjoyed working with
the CYBs immensely and look forward to a
long relationship with them."
"We believe in making an investment in an
organization that can proactivcly work to
encourage cultural tourism in the Corridor,"
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acknowledges the key role the CYB has
played in the organization's success. One
of the most important ways the eVB
provided support was in the creation of
SOTA"s most important publication.
"The CVB was key in getting our lovely
42 page, full-color program put together.
Without the help of most of the staff
there, it simply would not have happened
and looked as wonderful as it did," said
Roche. "As the main branding tool of the
new umbrella organization, it was very
important that the program project was
first class:'
The CYB was at the forefront of efforts to
combine four downtown Iowa City summer
festivals-the Iowa Arts Festival, the Iowa
City Jazz Festival, the Friday Night Concert
Series and the Saturday Night Free Movie
Series-under a single umbrella. The power
of collaboration was proven by the 2006
edition of thc Summcr of the Arts (SOTA).
Schamberger has accepted the presidency of
the SOTA board to ensure that the success
continues in 2007.
Roche expects SOTA's continued relation-
ship with the CYB to bear fruit again next
summer.
"Josh and the CYB staff have been essen-
tial partners for the Summer of the Arts:'
Roche said. ''I'm excited to work with
Josh as the board president for the next
year. Together, we'll produce another
summer of exceptional events."
"We've always believed it was key for
us to be involved in these festivals," said
Schamberger. ''They are major tourism
events, as well as great events for residents
of our communities. We are committed to
continued growth for the Surruner of the Arts."
More information about ICCA is avail-
able at www.culturalcorridor.org; more
information about SOTA can he found at
www.summerofthearts.org.
SA CVB Times, Wed, Nov. 8, 2006
COMMUNITY GIFT CERTIFICATE PARTICIPANTS
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In addition to being accepted at all stores/theatres/restaurants in Coral Ridge Mall, Old Capitol Town Center, and Sycamore Mall
Community Gift Certificates are welcomed by these area businesses...
Cub Foods
Culligan Water Tech
Culver's
Dairy Queen
Dawn's Hide & Bead Away
da Woods Bed & Breakfast
Daydreams
Delimart
Dentist Dr. David Henn
Design Ranch
Diamond Cut & Tanning
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Greenwood and Grim PC CPA's
Guitar Foundation
Gus' food & Spirits
Haight's Hawkeye Meat Market
Hamburg Inn No.2
Hampton Inn
Hancher Auditorium
Hancock Fabrics
Hand's Jewelers
Hartig Drug
Haunted Bookshop
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Iowa Hawk Shop-UIHC
Iowa House Hotel
IMU-food Serve
IMU-Caterlng
IMU-Guest & Event Serves
Iowa Realty
Iowa River Power Restaurant
Java House
JC's Pizzeria
John's Grocery
Johnson County Fairgrounds
72-21621739
New York Deli
North Liberty Pharmacy
Oasis Falafel
Off-Campus Conoco
Okoboji Grill Sycamore Mall
Old Capitol Cafe
Old Town Hall
Olive Garden Coral Ridge Mall
Outback Steakhouse
Om's GiftS for Body & Soul
One Twenty-Six
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#1 Sun Tan & Travel Inc.
2nd Wind Fitness
Abra Auto Body & Glass
Active Endeavors
Akar
Aladdin Restaurant
Aldi's
Alexis Park Inn & Suites
Allstate-Kline Insurance Agency
American Family Insurance
Americlnn
Animal Kingdom Vet Ctr
Antique Car Museum of Iowa
Antique Mail of Iowa City
Applebee's
Bachmeier Interiors
Back Store
Bakeris Family Chiropractic
Baymont Inn & Suites
Beepcell Communations
Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast
Best Buy
BW Cantebury Inn & Suites
Big 10 Rentals
Bijou Theatre
Biack & Gold Cab Co.
Blimpie Subs & Salads
Body & Balance
Bostick Guest House
Boston's Pizza
Bread Garden Bakery & Cafe
Brenneman Seed & Pet Center
Brown Deer Golf Course
Brown Street Inn
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery
C&S Furniture Gallery
Campus Towing
Cantebury Amoco
Carlos O'Keiiy's
Cartridge Worid
Catherine's
Chameleon Cache
Charlie's Bar & Grill
Chill's
City Tractor
C\aimtoFrame
Classy Chassy Cruisers
Cold Stone Creamery
Comfort Suites
Cook's Custom Framing
Copyworks
Coral Ridge Amoco
Coralville Bay
Coralville Futons
Coralville Marriott Hotel
Coralville Parks & Recreation
Country Inn & Suites
Crimper's Corner
Crossroads Tattoo
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The Community Gift Certificate program was made possibie through terrific partnerships between the CVB,
Iowa State Bank &Trust, the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Iowa City Press-Citizen.
Diamond Dreams Baseball &
Softball
Discerning Eye Optical
Dodge Street Tire & Serve
Downtown Association
Dress Barn
Dulcinea
Earl May Garden Center
Econolodge
Emma Goldman Clinic
Englert Theatre
Europa Salon
Ewer's Men's Store
Express Plus
Fareway
Fin & Feather
First Avp,nue Club
Floral Preservation Design Studio
Foraker Vacuum
Frohwein Office Plus
Game Day Iowa
Garage Mahau! Self-Storage
Gen X Pets
Genesis Salon & Spa
Givanni's Cafe
Golfzilla
Golden Haug Bed & Breakfast
Granny's Antique Mall
Great Clips
2005/2006 Board of Directors:
Stacy McGauvran-Hruby, Chair
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Regenia Bailey, Vice~Chair
Council Member, City of Iowa City
Dale Arens, Treasurer
University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame
Mark Ginsberg, Secretary
M.C. Ginsberg Jewelers, Room Service
Chuck Goldberg, Past Chair
Sheraton Iowa City Hotel
Kathy Bachmeier
Bachmeier Interiors
Debbie Bullion
Heartland Inn
Tom Cilek
West Bank
John Harper
City Circle Acting Company
Jay LeaVesseur
Baymont )nn & Suites
Jean Newlin Schnake
Council Member, City of Coralville
Dennis Nowotny
The Golden Haug Bed & Breakfast
Neal Roth
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Hawkeye Audio & Video
Hawkeye World Travel
Heartland Inn
Heaven Scent Flowers & Gifts
Hebe Clothing
Henry Louis Inc.
Herteen & Stocker Jewelers
Heyn's Ice Cream
Hills Bank
Historic Phillips House B&B
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Hotel
House of Lords Restaurant
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Hunan Chinese Restaurant
Hungry Hobo
Hy-Vee
Iowa Artisans Gallery/OJ Rinner
Iowa Book
Iowa Children's Museum
Iowa City Fitness
Iowa City Landscaping
Iowa City Motorsports
Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City Tire & Serve
Iowa City I Coralville CVB
Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance
Iowa Hawk Shop
Iowa Hawk Shop-Hall of Fame
2006/2007 Board of Directors:
Regenia Bailey, Chair
Council Member, City of Iowa City
Dale Arens, Vice-Chair
University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame
Marl< Ginsberg, Treasurer
M.C. Ginsberg Jewelers, Room SeNice
Jay LeaVesseur, Secretary
Sheraton Iowa City Hotel & hotelVetro
Stacy McGauvran-Hruby, Past Chair
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Astrid Bennett
Iowa Artisans Gallery
Debbie Bullion
Heartland Inn
Tom Cilek
West Bank
Matthew Krigbaum
Moyer & Bergman
Gerry Kuhl
Council Member, City of North liberty
Jean Newlin Schnake
Council Member, City of Coralville
Dennis Nowotny
The Golden Haug Bed & Breakfast
Neal Roth
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Just Dogs Play Care
KCJJ Radio 1630 AM
Lake MacBride Golf Course Solon
Laughing Lilac
Leash on Life
Lemstone Books
Lenoch & Cilek Ace Hardware
Liberty Doors
Liberty Pharmacy
Lifeson Moving & Delivery
Linder Tire Serve
Lucky Pawz Dog Daycare & Gifts
Many Facets
MC Ginsberg's Jewelry
McDonald's
McGregor's Furniture
McGurk-Meyers Motors
Memories on Fifth
Mercy Medal Plaza Pharmacy
Michael Tschantz Salon
Micky's Irish Pub
Midtown Family Restaurant
Milio's Sandwiches
Mission House Bed & Breakfast
Mondo's Tomato Pie
Morgan's Bar & Grill
Murphy's 2 Bar & Grill Oxford
Nagle Lumber
NeoComputers
Optometrist Dr. John Weihe
Pagliai's Pizza
Panchero's
Papa John's Pizza
Paul's Discount
Peddler's Wagon
Pet Central Station
Petland
Pier 1
PIP Printing
Pizza House
Play It Again Sports
Pleasant Valley Garden Center
Pleasant Valley Golf Course
Plus Line
Prairie Lights Bookstore
Quality Care
Quality Inn Hotel & Suites
Quizno's Subs
Randy's Carpets
Raquetmaster Bike & Ski
Red Avocado
Red Lobster
River City Beefstro Bar & Grill
River City Dental Care
Riverside Theatre
Ron Mason's Gallery One
Room Serve
Roominations
Rug Cottage
Salon Shagz
Shape Xpress
Sheraton Hotel
Sleep Resource Store
Sleepy Hollow Campground
Slugger's Neighborhood Grill
Space for Everything
Sprint iPCS
Stuff Etc.
Suburban Amoco
Subway
Summit Restaurant & Bar
Surroundings
Suzanne B. Aunan Gallery
Sweet Pea's Boutique
Target Coral Ridge Mall
That Cellular Place
The Brown Bottle
The Cottage Bakery & Cafe
The Edge Restaurant
The futon Shop
The Ground Round
The Look Salon
The Secret Cellar Swisher
The Soap Opera
The Wave Length Salon
The Wedge Pizzeria
Theresa Lacina Salon
Touch of Glass
Town Square Family Foot Care
Towncrest Pharmacy
Toyota Scion of
Trendz Salon & Spa
Twin Image Salon & Spa
UI Athletic Ticket Office
UI AthleticS Hall of Fame
UI Museum of Art Gift Store
United Way of Johnson County
University Book Store
Uptown BIll's Small Mall
US Cellular
Venuto's World Bistro
Village Inn
Vortex
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Super Center
Waigreens
Wells Fargo
West Music
Wig & Pen Pizza Pub
Woofables Gourmet Dog Bakery
World of Bikes
Xwires Communations
Z'Mariks Noodle Cate
Zender's Lifestyle Salon/Spa
Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff
Deandrea Coleman
Conference/Sports Sales Assistant
Theresa Dunkin
Guest Services Assistant
Amy Fisher
Guest Services Assistant
Laurie Haman
Director of Communications
Jillian Helscher
Vice President
Jennifer Howard
Office Manager
Brett Johnson
Guest Services Assistant
Donna Jondle
Guest Services Assistant
Patricia McGillin
Guest Services Assistant
Michelle Rasmussen
Marketing Services Assistant
Wendy Robbins
Guest Services Assistant
Joshua Schamberger
President
Shane Schemmel
Director of Membership Development
Alyssa Smith
Guest Services AsSistant
Sandra Tonne
Guest Welcome Center Coordinator
Convention and
Visitors Bureau
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