HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-10-18 Correspondence/ I7ePl•..artntitiv�.; of the ';orthsi in '+e i,•;hlrors rn^nanizat.i.on ar. r:;king
the Citv Council of Iown City to comnnl the enforcement of S-c+.Bon 5.10.2RD
of the Iowa city 'Boning Code (September 1977). The section is rntitled,
noard of Adjustment (n.119) and rends: "An anpenl otaye nll nro—ading•: in
furt:hernnce of the action a^neaa.ed from, unless the. nolding Iq-,),.ctor
certifies to the Pnnrd th,t...atav could c,111 -e iwsincnt peril I;• life or
property". On October 7, we filed an npocil to prevent further con.^,Lruction
of a h unit c-,)artm-nt building on the corner of Church Street nd 1.11)ert
Street. 'rc "e_lt that e hnd rnnson to bol.ievc that in conntru,tUng ::--,ch an
apartment, several .^.e.ct.iona of the Zoning Code would have been violated.
(-1.10.23, 8.10.25c, 5.7.0.32, 5.10.h0,1. et s -q, plus the-osoibility that the
builder does not own al.l the proncrty.)
The City did not rct to "stay all procrcdi.nosll in rc.rons- to our
request, -o ire were fOT•Ce_d to request the court to compel the ^ity to enforce
this ordinance. :1e wern not able to obtain a Icaring date unti.l November B.
It was clear that if we united inti.]. that time, the building fr"+ndition would
be in, and wn Inez,+ from tile_ past e;:Perinnce of the construction of illegal
buildings on North Dche Street what our chance of succr.ss was �•nce the foundation
was noured. The sirinle fact is that unless the city Council i- willing to
insist that its staff enforce the Ordinance, the Zoning Ponrd •-i Adjustment
will not he able to malre any judgement about the legitmmacy of !llegations.
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That means that now - cod in the. future - once the building inn••ectors give
permission to build, there is no hone of preventing conntructi •+. A; citizens
of Tow., City, we :ire arci.nr that 11e he perniltted Lo question L'r jutlj;ement of
the building innpectors who, ns pasL exoeri.r:nce suggests, are not Infallible
in their Jhii,crpretations of the Zoning Code. We are not reque^'i.ng :111 action
unique to Iowa City. Chapter hlh.11 of the State Code uons vir!ually the name
words as !own city's rode in reference to the actions that fol'i+o-r an amp^.al.
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North5i*de• r(r.i3hbors are• asking t}.a.t the Citj inve ntigate. iir allegations
and right away. One o: the ordinanc^.s that is bein ignored y,., will find on
the, 2nd page, and it has to do with the builder's obligations Ln provide
screening of narking; snaee. That our. is nrestnted hecaune. it le:;s technical
than the others. We think that"we nave questions that s;hculd h^ ansa,!red.
They will not be snswtred unless the ordinance that requires a "stay of
proc"di.ngs11in enforcd,
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Section n.10.211 D. Poard of Adju lzo-nt, t,.49.
0. An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the ;lc Lionappe.,l1ed from,
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unless the ildinq Inspector certifies to the Board after the notice of
appeal shall have been filed with him, that by reason of 1';Ict,, ;taterj in
the certifil,.te of ;Lay would, in his opinion, cause iuuninenC ueril to life
or property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed oti,erwise than
by a restraining order which m;jy be granted by the Coard, or by a court of
record on ap,11ication and notice to the Building Inspector on due good
cause shown.
Chanter 1114: Municipal Zoning
Section 4111.11
affect of Appeal. n.20119
II 1.11 1'.11',•ct of :yqu•:a. An appeal 51a)'s all
prl,cr,•Ilin.• ; In forth,,;o ce of Ola action ap.
pralrrl frt.l n, unless the officer from whom the
appoal 1s ';.ken certifies to the hoard of adjust -
Mont art, l the notice of appeal shall have heen
filed ••vith him that by reason of facts stated
in the o••:;i.^.rate a stay would in his opinion
cause imminent peril to life or property. In
such easr proceedings shall not he staved otlt•
ertvise ti:.m by a rosraining order which may
is grantrd by the hoard of adjusuncnt or by a
mart of II void on applicalinn on notice to Ole
oltlrer fl ,,:n whom t1w ;,ppoal is taken tuul on
due eau:a• shown. IC21, 27. 31, :15. Yn,lr,Ic';
CIG, rt), : i, 5S, (ie, GG, 71, ^S, 75,$-019.711
T( WA C,TT•"r ZM11r,"I Rent;, Srntembnr, 1977.
Section (3.10.32 km nrlment of Ordinance p.53
D. No building ,-ermit for the erection of any building or structure or license
or permit fur tf(e conduct of any use shall be issued for a period of sixty
(60) days alter the City Council of Iowa City has set It public hearing on
the question of amending the Zoning Ordinance and map so is to rezone an
area which Il:zoning would prohibit the nuilding or use contemplated by the
requested pel,uit in the Bred cuntall•ned. Pruvided LWL it fill -ll action by
the City Coufu.il is not taken on Ute question within sixty (60) days of the
time the matter is set for public hearing, the permit or license shall
issue. if within the. sixty (60) day period the City Council ,hall enact an
ordinance auu_nding the Zoning Ordinance the provisions of said zone shall
thereafter bu in effect. if within the sixty (60) day period the Council
shall vote on said ordinance and it shall not receive a sufficient number
of votes for passage, the suspension period shall be terminated and permits
shall be issued upon current zoning regulations.
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PLAN FOR APA.MI-17,14
AND PARKING SPACE
AT CORNEA. OF
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GILAFRT STRFFT
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RMTJLATIOIIS FOR T115 (0) srqusro,l Tree Plant u,g for Parking Lots. Trees :
Jet planting along at rret ac Iss: e,l to the I_•.a:i(;_ij ee
PLANTING A'TD FRFS7rl VAk
Plant u,f_Plan, shall he planted in appropriate Line sen Ped
TIOTI OF RIES W..Tri IN wlrs and island: wsthtn parling lots by the o.nrr o:
IOWA CITY, TOWA. Property with nny drvelopm•tot or redevelopment of structure::,
drives or parlin;, areas subject to the folloaynj require_en:s
Approved by City (1) Parking areas shall be separated from street
rights-of-way, drives, buildings or as needed
COUpCll Of Iowa City
for safe traffic movement, by landscaped aisles
or islands a minimum of throe (11 meters
Nov..mb^r 2, 1976 (7.5:
Effective November 16, feet) in width. (See illustration.)
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It is with deep regret I stand before you on a matter such as this.
I would much rather support elderly housing projects or human service
programs in general. However, the problem so delicately alluded to by
Ms. Weir has another side - mine - to elucidate so that you may understand
the effort, time and money I have already spent so far in trying to comply
with our ordinance requirements. I also want you to know that even though
Ms. Weir has made no attempt to contact me, ever, I called her very
shortly after learning from the Public Health Department just recently
who was complaining, asked for time to try to explain what my problems
were and continue to be in this situation. tie did, in fact, meet several
weeks ago. However, apparently my attempt to convince her that I was
doing all I could failed.
The history of the Hite, etal, sewer hook-up is as follows:
Three or four years ago City personnel indicated some concern to me about
what I might be contributing to the small run-off creek winding through
the gulley which surrounds my house. I immediately contacted a teptic tank
company. I don't reoenber which one at this time. A gentleman came to my
property, located the site of my septic tank as well as auxiliary tiling
emanating from the laundry roan. He indicated to me that indeed laundry
water was directly routed to this creek, but constituted no health hazard.
The septic tank, he said, appeared in order. This information satisfied me
as well as those who made inquiry at the City. Since I was not happy with
the thought of a septic tank in my backyard, I requested information at
that time regarding connection to City sewer for my house, and was informed
that this was nigh unto impossible - requiring a lift station with a cost
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of about $10,000 plus pipes and trenching expenses. Needless to say, my
budget does not allow that kind of expenditure, so I dropped the idea
and was ready to install a new septic tank when this might be indicated
by failure of the present one.
Three or four years passed by, and not until last fall (1976) was I
made rather painfully and embarrassingly aware of a problem existing with
my present septic tank system - not by being contacted by Mj. Weir long
ago, which might have brought much more amicable results much sooner -
but by the Public Health Deparhnent, who represented the mnplaintant
as anonymous.
I immediately sought information pursuant to hook-up to City sewer -
again - since a septic tank system would not be tolerated by Johnson
County as long as City connection was possible. As I said, up to that
time inquiries to City personnel proved hook-up essentially impossible;
however, communication between both agencies prompted new surveying which
indicated sewer hook-up, though fraught with problems, essentially possible.
I engaged Jack Morgan of Oxford to install the facility - last fall.
Since I can two lots and a neighbor - Dr. Jacques - owns an extra lot,
I requested that all three lots would be provided sewer facility. This
was Jack's intention, who indicated he had discussed this with the City staff.
However, freezing occurred early in the fall of 1976, before the task could
be attempted. I contacted Jack early in the Spring of 1977 and was put
off a number of times due to items scheduled before mine and several
emergencies he had to take care of. I can prove the number of calls I
put in long distance and the fact that the Public Health Department
remained in continuing positive communication with Jack. He was finally
ready to dig in August of 1977 - made the last check with the City, and
came away from that encounter totally stumped. He was informed that
City code prevented his previously, but verbally, approved plan of action -
i.e., gravity flow 4" line to 6" main with Y's to serve the other two as
yet undeveloped lots. His equipment was not large enough to handle the
required 8" main. No one had yet educated me about the 2" force main so
that I could not ask him to go ahead with that.
Further, at this point it was made clear to me that it would be
impossible to connect a gravity flow system. This made superfluous the
move of my kitchen from the ground floor to second floor, since all plumbing
from all levels must go through a pump in any case. My expense in time
and effort was considerable, and worse financially, as you can imagine,
and should add to your conviction that I am doing all I can to facilitate
compliance with a directive to alleviate the present difficulty. My
kitchen downstairs is now defunct, the neva one upstairs takes up former
bedroom space. This prompts need for finishing part of the basement for
an additional sleeping roan for one of my children. My financial resources
are being exhausted. My house cannot be sold . I cannot live at peace
with myself nor with my neighbor nor with my employer under these
circumstances. We have all been trying hard, but I still need help
in order to surmount the rigidity of a code not applicable in any way
to my situation.
To continue, immediately after Jack told me he was totally stumped I
contacted Bill Grell, who had been reoo muended by several sources. He came
to my house, observed the problematic terrain and made his recommendation,
the only solution possible, a private lift station with a 2" or 3" force
main of heavy duty plastic all the way (3101) to the manhole on Park Road.
Hopefully future codes will permit additional hook-up for service to the
other lots as is permitted in other cities. More importantly, hopefully
this Council will allow the use of plastic in this case, as other
people have already installed in Iowa City. Mr. Grell, who is here
tonight, will address the Council in regard to options provided by
staff to me in a letter dated october 12, 1977. All three options
are considered infeasible in their present language by professionals
in the field, Mr. Grell being one of these. But before I relinquish
the floor I want to be on record as having been ready to comply with
any reasonable plan of action immediately upon being made aware of
this problem, that I have done all I personally could, that I have
a standing camitment from my bank to refinance my house to pay for
the work and that I would very much like to get this distressing
situation resolved now.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
AUGUST 1977
FUND/ BEGINNING ENDING FUND INVESTMENT + CHECKING
ACCOUNT FUND BALANCE RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS BALANCE BALANCE ACCOUNT BAL.
GENERAL
$ 421,168.31
$ 224,860.38
$ 566,783.10
$ 79,245.59
$ 472,145.69
$ (392,900.10)
DEBT SERVICE
10,203.64
23,550.50
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33,754.14
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33,754.14
CAPITAL PROJECTS
(83,748.68)
3,160,686.19
340,654.82
2,736,282.69
2,895,220.17
(158,937.48)
ENTERPRISE
2,440,434.14
403,990.03
179,904.49
2,664,519.68
2,356,677.66
307,842.0
TRUST 8 AGENCY
1,199,306.55
2,840.39
100,142,77
1,102,004.17
878,335.89
223,668.20
INTRAGOV. SERVICE
(374,583.35)
528,743.16
538,696.25
(384,536.44)
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(384,536.44)
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
314,050.32
9,007.60
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323,057.92
231,915.00
91,142.92
SPECIAL REVENUE
521,490.49
1,072,411.38
1,026,424.80
567,477.07
368,301.12
199,175.95
TOTAL - FUNDS $4,448,321.42 $5,426,089.63 $2,752,606.23 $7,121,804.82 $ 7,202,595.53 $ (80,790.71)
PROJ. TEMP. LOAN R-14
16,622.60
964,650.00
981,272.60
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URBAN RENEWAL R-14
116,875.78
52,389.90
55,647.91
113,617.77
110,266.27
3,351.50
PAYROLL
(83.89)
459,080.58
458,996.54
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FIREMEN PENSION
12,729.54
140.00
975.61
11,893.93
6,908.83
4,985.10
FIREMEN RETIREMENT
1,286,279.65
65,336.46
12,162.90
1,339,453.21
1,288,981.28
50,471.93
POLICEMEN PENSION
24,620.14
160.00
453.94
24,326.20
7,870.70
16,455.50
POLICEMEN RETIREMENT
1,206,660.50
44,305.12
7,442.94
1,243,522.68
1,209,010.78
34,511.90
R-14 ESCROW
243.44
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243.44
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243.44
LEASED HOUSING I
65,465.22
8,717.00
9,134:53
65,047.69
61,647.90
3,399.4
LEASED HOUSING II
66,877.86
31,185.00
34,225.48
63,837.38
35,653.77
28,183.
LEASED HOUSING III
TOTAL - ACCOUNTS
$2,796,290.84
$1,625,964.06
$1,560,312.45
$2,861,942.45
$ 2,720,339.53
$ 141,602.92
GRAND TOTAL
$7,244,612.26
$7,052,053.69
$4,312,918.68
$9,983,747.27
$ 9,922,935.06
$ 60,812.21
Taxes
Licenses & Permits
Fines & Forfeitures
Charges for Services
Intergovernmental Revenue
Use of Money & Property
Miscellaneous Receipts
Leased Housing
Urban Renewal
HCDA
26,361.30
20,735.46
337,105.81
2,361,424.22
52,579.48
3,096,950.34
$5,895,156.61
$1,050,941.90
$6,946,098.51
D�RSEMENTS FOR APPROVAL
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AUGUST 1-31, 1977
GENERAL FUND
Ia-Ill Gas & Electric - Charges
1,391.36
Northwestern Bell - Charges
3,950.98
D & J Indust. Laundry - Services
784.98
Iowa City Petty Cash - Supplies
136.41
K -Mart - Supplies
130.52
Kent -Moore - Tools
896.30
Kiechk's - Equipment
23.08
Metropolitan Supply Co. - Supplies
57.28
Olympitan Sports Products - Clothing
129.60
Pitney Bowes - Supplies
20.84
Clerk of District Court - Court Costs
212.67
Cline Truck & Equipment Co. - Repair
64.35
Union Bus Depot - Freight
23.70
Henry Louis Inc. - Supplies
122.56
Nat'l. Technical Info. Service - Book
8.00
The River Products Co. - Surf. Materials
4,951.49
Ward LaFrance Truck Corp. - Supplies
36.96
Lind Art Supplies - Supplies
38.70
Hamnatt & Sons - Supplies
21.38
Everson Ross - Supplies
24.70
Economy Advertising Co. - Printing
230.25
Erb's Office Serv. - Equipment
215.20
Dan R. Fesler - Supplies
55.00
Elbert & Assoc. - Services
2,117.07
Promotional Enterprises - Publications
278.00
Linder Tire Service - Repair
842.46
Fleetway - Supplies
157.19
Shay Electric Inc. - Repairs
303.72
Washington Park Inc. - Rental
1,150.00
Hartwig Motors - Rental
835.00
John R. Suchomel - Services
200.00
Int'l. Municipal Signal Assoc. - Regist.
60.00
U. S. Post Office - Postage
880.00
David Perret - Travel
217.75
Elbert & Associates - Services
4,319.52
Ken's Distributing Co. - Supplies
615.21
Winebrenner-Dreusicke Inc. - Supplies
924.66
The Goodfellow Co. - Printing
606.70
Hayek, Hayek, & Hayek - Services
2,185.25
Overton Chemical Sales - Chemicals
1,975.70
I.B.M. - Rental
411.96
Richard Plastino - Meals
15.00
Dictaphone - Repairs
257.90
Illinois -Iowa Claim Service - Judgement
159.26
Hartwig Motors Inc. - Repair Supplies
60.15
Aero Rental - Rental
26.50
Power's Equipment Inc. - Repair supplies
109.33
Steve Dolan - Firemen's food allowance
17.00
University of Iowa - Registration
20.00
Jim's Auto Service - Services
140.00
National Micrographics Assoc. - Membershipa
34.50
Johnson County Treasurer - Report
8.00
Tim Mossman - Services
20.00
Gary Knapp - Refund
30.00
Debra Sue Howard - Judgement
76.63
Mark Van Peursem - Safety supplies 14.93
Wallace Carl • - Travel
83
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Clockwork - Printing
Walter Randall - Refund
5.00
Richard and Susan Satter - Refund
5.00
National Training & Development Serv. - Book
5.75
U.S. Post Office - Postage
250.00
Jude Wilson - Judgement
154.29
Erik Davidsen - Judgement
30.53
Monarch Business Equipment - Supplies
4.95
Mrs. Evan E. Smith - Refund
10.00
Deborah Horne - Refund
10.00
Margaret Perez - Refund
10.00
Shirley L. Follmer - Refund
10.00
Mrs. E. Ruppenkamp - Refund
10.00
Mary Nelson - Refund
5.00
Dennis Waterman - Refund
5.00
Kathi Brinker - Refund
5.00
U.S. Postal Service - Postage
95.00
Kirkwood Kwik Kleen - Services
177.43
Streeter Amet - Repair supplies
153.95
Sargents Wholesale Feed - Supplies
115.80
Soiltest Inc. - Tools
5.82
Harold L. White & Associates - Equipment
761.00
Wallace & Tierman - Supplies
2.23
Royal Marker Co. - Equipment
147.57
Petroleum Equipment Services - Repairs
68.24
Phillips Fibers Corp. - Supplies
249.63
Flaghouse Inc. - Supplies
233.74
Economy Advertising Co. - Supplies
23.60
Intl. City Managers Assoc. - Registration
109.50
National League of Cities - Registration
250.00
Iowa City Management Assoc. - Dues
7.00
American Humane Association - Subscription
3.75
Pyramid Service Inc. - Repair supplies
258.83
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing - Supplies
2,915.55
Leon Lyvers Tree Surgery - Services
240.00
Consumers Cooperative Society - Fuel
5,901.00
Iowa City Ready Mix - Surfacing Materials
4,926.34
Krall Oil Co. - Fuel
980.55
Lawrence Brothers Automotive - Supplies
50.86
Saylor Locksmithing - Services
24.70
Montgomery Ward - Equipment
249.00
T G & Y Store - Supplies
13.77
Tri -City Blue Print - Supplies
53.83
Johnson County Sheriff - Services
4.50
Diane Myers - Safety supplies
13.21
Lorraine Dietz - Refund
10.00
LMRS Newsletter - Subscription
60.00
Dept. of Public Safety - Services
100.00
Mrs. Pauline Paul - Refund
73.00
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Health Insurance
15,892.72
Lenoch & Cilek - Supplies
221.00
Hertz Farm Mgmt. Trust Account - Services
5,000.00
Charlotte Larson - Refund
5.00
Republic Refrigerator Wholesalers - Supplies
125.00
Hilltop DX - Services
73.00
Urban Potential - Registration
250.00
Association of Trial Lawyers - Dues
30.00
Nancy Calvin - Refund
30.00
Quill Corporation - Supplies
13.52
Radio Shack Mepair supplies
0.36
Animal Clini Services
1.00
Hotel del Coronado - Travel -Siders
30.00
Intl. Conference of Bldg. Officials -Register
110.00
Natl. Community Devlp. Assoc. - Registration
70.00
Electrical Construction & Maint. - Registration80.00
B & K Ribbon Co. - Supplies
34.96
L.L. Pelling Co. - Surfacing materials
816.80
University Camera & Sound Ctr. - Repairs
96.25
Johnson Co. Agricultural Assoc. - Charges
205.70
National Academy of Sciences - Book
2.00
Alan Hathaway - Refund
5.00
Chris Kacena - Judgement
92.35
Dept. of Highway Safety - Services
3.50
Motor Vehicle Department - Services
1.25
Hamer Alignment - Supplies
24.00
Kimsey Fire & Safety Co. - Safety Equipment
245.70
Crescent Electric Co. - Repair supplies
666.37
Barron Motor Supply - Repair supplies
103.22
Stevens Sand & Gravel - Surfacing materials
122.23
Sieg Co. - Repair supplies
179.11
Breese's Auto Parts - Repair supplies
398.33
Hach Brothers Co. - Supplies
728.85
Pitney Bowes - Rental
24.75
Division of Motor Vehicle - Registration
3.50
Treasurer State of Iowa - Sales tax
352.75
Nagle Lumber Co. - Supplies 5,953.27
Budget Car Wash - Services
11.00
T.T. Bozek, M.D. - Services
195.00
Willits Realty - Services
500.00
Municipal Supply Inc. - Supplies
368.50
Little Wheels, Ltd. - Repairs
302.25
Means Service Center - Services
427.20
Plumbers Supply - Supplies
539.91
Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric - Charges 12,196.17
B & I Furniture Co. - Equipment
49.00
Johnson Machine Shop - Vehicle repairs
278.55
Secretary fo State - Notary applications
37.50
Answer Iowa Inc. - Services
40.85
Harry's Custom Trophies - Supplies
240.50
Urban Potential - Registration
250.00
Dwayne's Radiator Shop - Vehicle repairs
345.10
Road & Track - Serials
4.00
Iowa City Press Citizen - Serials
45.00
New York Library Assoc. - Books
2.00
Nelson Industries - Tape
7.00
National Underwriter Co. - Books
20.63
National Record Plan - Records
52.37
Mott's Drug Store - Serials
10.90
Midwest Library Service - Books
10.86
McGraw Hill Book Co. - Books
8.84
Little Richard - Disc.
6.99
The Lion's History Book - Books
8.00
Pat O'Connor - Supplies
3.00
General Services Administration • Slides
15.72
The Feminist Press - Pamphlet
1.95
Ebsco Subscriptions - Serials
9.94
C.W. Associates - Serials
148.35
Baker & Taylor Co. - Books
109.98
Bacon Pamphlet Service - Pamphlets
55.83
Adult Continuing Education - Books
8.00
American Liy Association - Supplies
6.06
University o Iowa - Work study wages
23.81
Suzanne Richarson - Mileage
12.00
Medical Associates - Services
27.00
Iowa Parcel Service Inc. - Freight
28.89
Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric - Charges
576.95
General Pest Control - Bldg. Maint.
18.00
Sitler's Supplies Inc. - Supplies
39.33
Robert Howard Co. - Supplies
20.09
Quill Corporation - Supplies
199.79
Highsmith Co., Inc. - Supplies
5.79
Frohwein Supply Inc. - Supplies
45.00
Econo-Ray - Supplies
261.21
Churchill Chemical Co. - Supplies
46.69
Demco Educational Corp. - Supplies
9.48
Baker & Taylor Co. - Serials
54.28
Henry Louis Inc. - Repairs
47.78
Hootman Robo - Services
5.25
Johnson County Recorder - Services
11.50
The River Products Co. - Surfacing materials1,219.95
Associated Equipment Distributors - Book
15.00
Brenda Snyder - Refund
5.00
Beatrice Freeman - Refund
5.00
Contractors Tool & Supply - Repair Supplies
564.29
Mary Neuhauser - Travel
22.72
Gilpin Paint & Glass - Supplies
63.00
Best Rental Center - Rental
125.50
Rapids Reproduction - Supplies
522.29
PPG Industries Inc. - Supplies
283.26
West Publishing Co. - Books
35.00
Hach Brothers - Supplies
702.84
PPG Industries Inc. - Supplies
66.13
Robert Cilek - Supplies
53.75
Geoffry Lasko - Services
25.00
That Deli - Refund
150.00
Law Brief Co. - Services
32.45
Union Bus Depot - Freight
30.85
Iowa City Petty Cash - Supplies
147.24
Ward LaFrance Truck Corp. - Repair Supplies
43.54
Warren Radio Co. - Repair Supplies
127.00
Kelly Heating Supplies - Repairs
20.00
State of Iowa - Notary Application
7.50
Frohwein Supply Co. - Supplies
26.91
Iowa Glass Depot Inc. - Repairs
140.33
Central Pool Supply Inc. - Supplies
56.75
Certified Laboratories - Supplies
781.35
K -Mart - Supplies
29.40
Lind Art Supplies - Supplies
75.46
Iowa City Press -Citizen - Publications
452.97
Harry's Custom Trophies - Supplies
283.40
Halogen Supply Co. - Supplies
45.64
Fargo International - Supplies
122.47
Economy Advertising - Services
139.20
Entenmann - Robin Co. - Supplies
256.35
Duo Fast Iowa Co. Inc. - Supplies
113.90
Ahern -Pershing - Equipment
368.03
American Red Ball - Moving Expense
3,768.58
Iowa Dept. of Transportation - Book
36.00
Woodburn Sound Service - Equip. Repairs
24.32
Republic Electric Co. - Repair Supplies
124.49
University of Iowa - Services
3.20
Traffic Sig* Equipment - Repair Supplies
00.00
Mrs. Rashide Alam - Refund
5.00
Tom Hamon - Refund
9.00
Marj Strait - Refund
2.00
Martha Lubaroff - Refund
5.00
Lynn Lusman - Refund
5.00
Colina Shannon - Refund
5.00
Graham Equipment Corp. - Rental
4,111.11
Larew Co. - Bldg. Maintenance
218.20
Elbert & Assoc. - Rental
722.88
Urban Potential Workshop - Registration
10.90
Howard Johnson's - Rental
95.95
Johnson Co. Reg. Planning - Aid to Agency
31,033.50
Old Capitol Motors - Vehicle Repairs
102.50
General Pest Control - Maintenance
150.00
Secretary of State - Notary Application
7.50
Leon Lyvers Tree Surgery - Services
100.00
Int'l. City Management Assoc. - Registration 90.00
University of Iowa - Registration
20.00
The H. W. Wilson Co. - Serials
450.00
United State Government - Serials
200.00
The Unabashed Librarian - Books
4.50
Sunset Magazine - Serials
1.25
Standard & Poor's Corp. - Serials
44.00
Recorded Auditory Materials - Disc
5.05
Physicians Desk Reference - Serials
10.75
Iowa City Petty Cash - Supplies
22.52
Parrott Graphics Inc. - Serials
15.95
Old House Journal - Books
3.50
National Record Plan - Disc
40.40
National Library Service Inc. - Books
7.87
Mott's Drug Store - Serials
16.20
Virginia Moore - Serials
2.00
M.O.E. Inc. - Books
3.75
MacRae's - Books
59.50
K-Mart - Supplies
13.91
Midwest Library Service - Books
20.10
Library Processors Inc. - Books
2,048.11
John Fraser Assoc. - Slides
27.50
Iowa City Women's Press - Books
2.75
Hearst Magazines - Serials
1.75
High Fidelity - Serials
1.25
Grolier Educational Corp. - Books
49.50
Gale Research Co. - Serials
103.25
Edmund Publications Corp. - Serials
15.00
Ebsco Subscription Service - Serials
141.61
Doubleday & Co, Inc. - Books
17.69
Comic Logue - Serials
15.28
C. W. Associates - Serials
74.45
Mary Burton - Serials
5.98
Bound to Stay Bound Books - Services
73.72
The Baker & Taylor Co. - Serials
13.82
The Baker & Taylor Co. - Books
185.39
American Alliance for Health - Serials
2.10
Woodburn Sound Service - Repairs
33.25
Vorheis Refrig. Sales & Service - Repairs
72.90
University of Iowa - Work Study Wages
78.22
U.S. Leasing Corp. - Rental
30.06
Pitney Bowes - Rental
37.50
Northwestern Bell - Charges
341.29
0 0
Moore Business Forms - Services
1,339.98
Lolly Eggers - Travel
172.17
D & J Industrial Laundry - Services
14.60
William Conroy - Refund
13.00
Chenoweth Kern Elevator Serv. - Maintenance 30.00
R. M. Boggs Co. - Repairs
58.00
Blackman Decorators - Repairs
36.00
American Econo-Clad Service - Services
59.55
World Radio - Supplies
12.25
Quill Corp. - Supplies
58.99
PPG Industries - Supplies
10.64
Lenoch & Cilek - Supplies
17.27
The Highsmith Co. - Supplies
31.73
Hach Brothers Co. - Supplies
50.85
Demco Educational Corp - Supplies
7.75
John Nash Grocer - Supplies
123.00
Sears Roebuck & Co. - Supplies
12.40
AAA World Travel - Travel:Neuhauser
246.00
Hawkeye Wholesale Grocery - Supplies
60.98
Bob & Henry 66 - Supplies
5.00
Urban Potential - Registration
375.00
Aero Rental Inc. - Rental
7.50
Dictaphone Corp. - Equipment Repairs
35.26
Whitehouse Super Market - Food
65.07
Team Electronics - Equipment
164.93
James Brinker - Judgment
19.49
Pleasant Valley Orchard - Supplies
162.50
University of Iowa - Registration
35.00
Freeman Locksmith - Repairs
14.00
Diver's Pro Shop - Supplies
44.00
J. P. Gasway Co. - Supplies
155.37
Fleetway - Supplies
46.58
Strub Rocca Wldg. & Repair - Repair Supplies 26.69
Litton Educ. Publishing - Book
45.50
J & L Time Co. - Equip. Repair
42.50
Jo. Co. Clerk of Court - Court Cost
39.00
United Action for Youth - Aid to Agency
2,150.00
Mrs. Irene Wageman - Food
30.00
Communications Engineering Co. - Equipment
1,111.11
Hartwig Motors Inc. - Vehicle Repair
207.52
All Makes Office Equipment - Equipment
605.12
Wallace -Homestead Co. - Services
263.35
R. M. Boggs Co. - Repairs
316.83
Capitol Implement - Repair Supplies
29.78
Iowa City Glass & Mirror - Repairs
101.75
Shive-Hattery & Assoc. - Services
180.00
Shay Electric Inc. - Repairs
59.95
Hy -Vee Food Store N1 - Supplies
37.77
Hawkeye Lumber - Supplies
569.28
Dept. of Highway Safety - Services
2.00
State Motor Vehicle Administration - Serv.
5.00
Texas Highway Dept. - Services
1.25
United States Post Office - Postage
5,000.00
University of Iowa - Service
7.90
Movite - Membership
8.00
Int'l. Business Machines - Rental
191.00
Division of Motor Vehicles - Services
.50
Commission of Motor Vehicles - Services
.75
Iowa Lumber Co. - Supplies
251.86
W •
Ken's Dist. Co. - Supplies 206.00
John's Grocery - Supplies 23.29
League of Iowa Municipalities - Registration 80.00
Wagner Pontiac Jeep - Vehicle Repair 83.75
Leslie D. Nicola - Firemen's Food Allowance 375.00
Kenneth Irving - Firemen's Food Allowance 400.00
Arthur C. Kloos - Firemen's Food Allowance 400.00
D & J Industrial Laundry - Services 664.80
State of Iowa Treasurer - Fuel Tax 445.20
Northwestern Bell - Services 4,22-5.69
175 425.70
CAPITOL PROJECTS
Neenah Foundry Co. - Supplies
844.60
L. L. Pelling Co. - Improvements
111,980.56
City of Coralville - Travel Expenses
602.45
Iowa City Press -Citizen - Publications
10.18
Associated Construction - Improvements
1,045.50
Metro Pavers Inc. - Improvements
188,892.33
Roland M. Smith Inc. - Services
50.00
Veenstra & Kimm - Services
35.885.20
Hawkeye Engineering - Services
1,344.00
$340,654.82
ENTERPRISE FUND
Ia-Ill Gas & Electric - Charges
803.42
Northwestern Bell - Charges
518.88
D & J Industrial Laundry - Services
703.81
Iowa City Petty Cash - Supplies
40.33
Brandt Heating & Air Conditioning -Bldg.
Rep. 25.75
Jim Knowles - Refund
5.09
The River Products Co. - Surfacing Mat.
1,146.96
Rischer & Porter Co. - Chemicals
274.86
City Properties - Refund
17.93
Kathleen Baker - Refund
11.76
Mod Pod Realty - Refund
2.81
Elbert & Assoc. - Services
381.04
Linder Tire Service - Repairs
265.59
Fleetway - Tools
13.65
Shay Electric Inc. - Repairs
23.79
Elbert & Assoc. - Services
25.00
Ken's Dist. Co. - Supplies
640.26
Johnson County Treasurer - Taxes
2,194.83
Economy Advert. Co. - Services
68.40
DeZurik - Repair Supplies
476.31
Lee Ann Thormann - Refund
5.08
Roger Finke - Refund
10.00
John Dillavou - Refund
15.24
Leigh Vaughn - Refund
18.04
Stephen Berge - Refund
7.32
Hal Farrier - Refund
5.36
Robert Plumb - Refund
12.70
Paul Larson - Refund
1.79
IBM - Repairs
235.50
Power Equipment Inc. - Repairs
366.80
Clow Corp. - Supplies
772.20
University of Iowa - Services
25.44
Pro Specialties Inc. - Supplies
45.23
Water & Sewage Works - Subscription
20.00
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Steve Maher - Safety Supplies
15.00
John Garner - Safety Supplies
15.00
Roland Schump - Safety Supplies
15.00
Charles Zinkula - Safety Supplies
15.00
Consumers Co-op Society - Fuel
1,303.18
Iowa City Ready Mix - Surfacing Mat.
252.40
Krall Oil Co. - Fuel
188.10
Jo. Co. Feed & Hatchery - Repair Supplies
500.00
Zimmer & Francescon - Repair Supplies
461.96
Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Health Insurance
3,407.60
Lenoch & Cilek - Supplies
10.64
Fairbanks Weighing Div. - Supplies
2.75
Hilltop DX - Services
2.25
Alter & Sons Inc. - Supplies
243.89
Radio Shack - Supplies
11.96
L. L. Pelling Co. - Surfacing Materials
1,874.40
Seydel Auto & Truck Serv. - Repairs
9.15
Crescent Electric Co. - Supplies
12.08
Barron Motor - Repair Supplies
81.87
Tom Alberhasky - Repairs
7,199.59
Stevens Sand & Gravel - Surfacing Mat.
137.16
Sieg Co. - Repair Supplies
15.82
Breese's Auto Parts - Repair Supplies
5.39
Hach Brothers Co. - Supplies
139.20
Truck Transport Inc. - Rental
512.28
Treasurer of Iowa - Sales Tax
3,494.85
Nagle Lumber - Supplies
286.85
Means Service Center - Services
22.72
Municipal Supply Inc. - Repair Supplies
359.45
Ia-Ill Gas & Electric - Charges
10,296.88
Plumbers Supply - Supplies
39.18
Johnson Machine Shop - Repair Supplies
71.03
Answer Iowa Inc. - Services
31.70
Blakely Crop Hail INc. - Insurance
141.36
Iowa City Flying Service - Maintenance
120.00
Ia-I11 Gas & Electric - Services
196.20
Northwestern Bell - Services
7.20
Eldon Stutzman - Supplies
618.90
Breese Plbg. & Htg. - Repairs
25.24
River Products Co. - Surfacing Materials
54.81
Crescent Electric - Repair Supplies
1,220.88
The Stillwell Paint Store - Paint Supp.
15.85
Doane Agric. Service - Services
36.00
Iowa City Ready Mix - Surfacing Materials
910.16
Hootman Robo - Services
3.75
Utility Equipment - Equipment
418.16
River Products - Surfacing Mat.
471.25
Arthur Hining - Registration
50.00
Contractors Tool & Supply Co. - Supplies
44.43
Rapids Reproduction - Supplies
1.1.60
PPG Industries Inc. - Supplies
51.15
Pamela Nieboer - Refund
7.27
Brent Mutsch - Refund
7.82
Lois Feuss - Refund
10.53
Larry Chorne - Refund
12.46
Frank Vogel - Refund
7.70
D. C. Kerr - Refund
2.97
Tim Lochmaier - Refund
.85
Mrs. Ruby Harper - Refund
12.50
Hupp Electric Motors - Repair Supplies
1,598.02
Christine Balk - Refund
14.23
Iowa City Petty Cash - Supplies
8.81
Kelly Heating Supplies - Supplies
6.72
The Bond Buyer - Publications
93.24
Frohwein Supply Co. - Supplies
23.58
Bearing Supply Co. - Repair Supplies
86.40
B & C Refrigeration & Appliance
26.03
Allied Chemical - Supplies
2,811.12
Whiting Electric Co. - Maintenance
51.50
Fleetway - Supplies
7.81
Fischer Scientific Co. - Supplies
376.15
Strub Rocca Wldg & Rep. - Repair Supplies 30.00
Clow Corp. - Freight
70.90
Altorfer Machinery Co. - Veh. Maintenance 35.00
Lindwood Stone Products - Supplies
1,606.49
Eric Schiffin - Refund
1.54
Capitol Implement - Veh. Repairs
15.41
McKesson Chemical - Supplies
487.50
Hawkeye Lumber - Supplies
18.72
City of Coralville - Services
37.68
Ken's Distributing Co. - Supplies
36.31
Iowa Lumber Co. - Supplies
135.20
John's Grocery - Supplies
6.00
State of Iowa Treasurer - Fuel Tax
3,771.08
D & J Laundry - Services
616.59
Sewer Bond & Interest Revenue - Rev. Trans.12,000.00
Water Bond & Interest Reserve - Rev. Trans.30,000.00
IPERS - IPERS
2,998.02
IPERS - FICA
3,498.88
Northwestern Bell - Charges
503.89
Means Agency - Acquisition
1 000.00
110 905.03
TRUST & AGENCY
Iowa City Petty Cash - Supplies
12.00
Fire Retirement System - Retirement
12,000.00
T G & Y Store - Supplies
10.09
Hach Brothers Co. - Supplies
17.40
Adventureland Amusement Park - Food
35.00
ABC Coffee Service - Supplies
198.68
Bernie Knight - Supplies
19.61
Pleasant Valley Orchard - Supplies
73.00
Brenneman Seed & Pet Ctr. - Supplies
7.20
Frohwein Supply Co. - Supplies
45.07
Carole McCrone - Postage
7.90
Henry Louis Inc. - Equipment
172.80
Frandrei Inc. - Equipment
405.80
Brodart Inc. - Equipment
219.50
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. - Supplies
89.10
Iowa City Petty Cash - Supplies
12.00
Mercy Hospital - Services
23.00
Iowa State University - Fees
50.00
Lind Art Supplies - Supplies
10.44
The F -Stop Camera & Supply - Equipment
618.76
Coca Cola Bottling Co. - Purchases for
Resale 126.85
Ken's Dist. Co. - Supplies
5.70
Hy -Vee Food Store - Food
8.19
Leon Lyvers Tree Surgery - Services
998.25
Police Retirement System - Contribution
26,939.00
Fire Retirement System - Contribution
33,264.00
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IPERS - FICA
14,793,40
IPERS - IPERS
11 234.58
$101,397.32
INTRAGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE
Ia-Ill Gas & Electric - Charges
264.74
Northwestern Bell - Charges
249.41
D & J Industrial Laundry - Services
377.34
Iowa City Petty Cash - Supplies
.46
Hawkeye State Bank - Payroll Transfer
197,195.49
Hawkeye Safety Equipment - Supplies
13.50
Navy Brand Mfg. - Supplies
91.25
Cline Truck & Equipment Co. - Repair
215.50
Union Bus Depot - Freight
3.45
The Bureau of Nat'l. Affairs Inc. - Subscrip 170.00
The River Products Co. - Surfacing Mat.
470.39
Mrs. F. Hieronymus - Refund
10.00
Kathleen Baker - Refund
6.80
Marc Link - Refund
2.21
Ormand Anderson - Refund
4.10
Barb Beaton - Refund
2.04
Chris M. Cranny - Refund
2.55
Robert Reyhons - Refund
1.70
Ron Keller - Refund
1.70
Rita Robins - Refund
5.09
Harold P. Adams - Refund
1.86
Linder Tire Service - Repair
7.00
Fleetway - Minor Equipment
56.26
Loren Teggatz - Travel
50.00
Wallace Carlson - Travel
300.00
Iowa Falls Roofing Co. - Bldg. Repair
6,895.00
Elbert & Assoc. - Services
600.00
Ken's Dist. Co. - Supplies
6.36
Winebrenner-Dreusicke Inc. - Supplies
168.66
Union Bus Depot - Travel
1,124.04
Hawkeye State Bank - Payroll Transfer
3,984.78
Economy Advertising Co. - Services
75.05
Dictaphone - Supplies
24.67
Hartwig Motors Inc. - Repair Supplies
359.90
Trailers for Fun Co. - Repairs
123.60
Midwest Power Products Co. - Repair Supp.
231.26
IBM - Repairs
80.50
Power Equipment Inc. - Repair Supplies
124.11
Marilyn Levin - Refund
30.00
Iowa City Coach Co. - Charter Bus
60.00
Chris Rossi - Services
27.50
Goerdt Const. - Refund
20.00
Henry Musack - Refund
17.00
Cahterine Kessler - Refund
37.00
J. & R. Supply Co. - Refund
20.00
Union Bus Depot - Charter Bus
367.20
Pioneer Office Supply - Supplies
100.29
Precision Bearing Co. - Repair Supplies
39.67
Pyramid Service Inc. - Repair Supplies
22.65
Consumers Co-op Society - Fuel
660.29
Krall Oil Co. - Fuel
7,238.56
McCabe Equipment - Repair Supplies
26.64
Little Wheels Ltd. - Repair Supplies
12.65
Xerox Corp. - Rental
1,739.98
Worlds of Fun Amusement Park -Admissions
270.00
Kansas City Chiefs - Admissions
234.00
David Byrd - Charges
50.00
Blue Cross-Blue Shield - Health Insurance
1,716.60
Northwestern Bell - Services
140.33
Republic Refrig. Wholesalers - Suppliers
286.88
Quill Corp. - Supplies
344.17
Kar Products - Repair Supplies
520.44
GMC Truck & Coach Div. - Repair Supplies
6,263.35
L. L. Pelling Co. - Surfacing Materials
126.00
Cline Truck & Equipment - Repair Supplies
155.59
Professional Mufflers Inc. - Repair Supplies
5.25
Cresent Electric Co. - Supplies
5.92
Barron Motor Supply - Repair Supplies
246.78
Sieg Co. - Repair Supplies
953.18
Breese's Automotive Parts - Repair Supplies
722.41
Hach Brothers Co. - Supplies
44.52
HIghway Contractors - Refund
20.00
Treasurer of Iowa - Sales Tax
15.45
Hawkeye State Bank - Payroll Transfer 208,212.30
Adventureland Amusement Park - Admission
282.75
Nagle Lumber - Supplies
108.58
Little Wheels Ltd. - Repair Supplies
95.15
Means Service Center - Services
106.39
Plumbers Supply - Supplies
3.23
Ia-Ill Gas & Electric - Charges
77.89
Johnson Machine Shop Inc. - Repair Supplies
95.50
Herman M. Brown Co. - Repair Supplies
15.88
Mary Neuhauser - Travel
100.00
Dwayne's Radiator Service - Repairs
56.65
Hootman Robo - Services
2.25
New Method Equipment - Repair Supplies
104.77
Glenn Siders - Travel
209.00
Hugh Mose - Travel
200.00
Contractors Tool & Supply Co. - Supplies
53.33
Midwestern Power Products - Repair Supplies
118.28
Jack Hollister Meadows - Refund
2.55
Lois Feuss - Refund
10.00
Keith Shaw - Refund
1.63
Diane Stastny - Refund
2.72
Ralph Virgo - Refund
3.14
Jerry Raaz - REfund
2.64
Robert Field - Refund
6.19
Jeanine Melcher - Refund
5.94
Robert Tegler - Refund
4.83
Lawrence Steward - Refund
6.83
Eric Schiffin - Refund
7.97
Linda Hime - Refund
3.37
Leslie Silverstein - Refund
4.24
Gail Goepfert - Refund
5.78
Fred Tremmel - Refund
1.87
Tim Lechmaier - Refund
10.00
Ed Fischer - Refund
6.27
Roger's Kleen King - Equip. Repairs
66.77
Overhead Door Co. - Bldg. Repairs
32.50
Union Bus Depot - Charter Bus
225.60
Iowa City Petty Cash - Supplies
11.10
Kelly Heating Service - Supplies
40.00
Frohwein Supply Co. - Supplies
27.92
K-Mart - Supplies
174.65
Lind Art Supplies - Supplies
.75
0 0
Monarch Business Equip. - Repairs
26.50
Hawkeye Safety Equipment - Supplies
27.00
John Wilson - Refund
5.00
Jan Garmong - Refund
5.00
Mary J. McLaughlin - Refund
5.00
Jeff Wilson - Refund
5.00
Kay Rosenberger- Refund
5.00
Julia A. Gatens - Refund
5.00
Darcy Lipsius - Refund
9.00
Kelly Summerwill - Refund
5.00
Annette Cerreta - Refund
5.00
Kathy Herring - Refund
4.00
Tim Doherty - Refund
5.00
Bob Kunkel - Refund
13.00
Hawkeye State Bank - Refund
13.00
First National Bank - Refund
13.oO
Jim Burr - Refund
13.00
Brian Proffitt - Refund
13.00
Hawkeye Medical Supply - Refund
13.00
Tan Cannon - Refund
13.00
Mike Rovner - Refund
13.00
Dan Dean - Refund
13.00
O'Brien Electric - Refund
13.00
Anne Silander - Refund
13.00
Jimbo's Lounge - Refund
13.00
Mary Villhauer - Refund
1.00
Mervin Rotter - Refund
17.00
Marilyn Levin - Admissions
51.00
Southgate Development - Refund
10,130.00
Elbert & Assoc. - Services
300.00
Russ Bailey - Services
15.00
Goodfellow Co. - Services
466.80
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge - Food
114.10
Jo. Co. Clerk of Court - Charges
23.50
Xerox Corp. - Rental
1,532.06
Old Capitol Motors - Repair Supplies
.91
Xerox Corp. - Rental
420.00
Polytechnic Data Corp. - Rental
20.00
Hawkland Motors - Repair Supplies
19.50
John Nash Grocer - Supplies
30.50
Sears Roebuck & Co. - Supplies
36.78
Hawkeye Wholesale - Supplies
27.67
Rexco Equipment Inc. - Vehicle Repairs
323.47
Neal Berlin - Travel
70.00
Fleetway - Supplies
14.94
Altorfer Machinery Co. - Repair Supplies
160.93
Hartwig Motors - Repair Supplies
128.43
Sun Electric Corp. - Supplies
92.00
Capitol Implement - Repair Supplies
327.61
Quill Corp. - Supplies
146.10
Hy -Vee Food Store - Food
41.38
Hawkeye Lumber Co. - Supplies
77.48
Motorola Inc. - Equipment
1,639.50
Ken's Dist. Co. - Supplies
41.03
State of Iowa Treasurer - Fuel Tax
283.07
D & J Industrial Laundry - Services
317.43
Hawkeye State Bank - Payroll Transfer
49,688.01
Northwestern Bell - Services
277.93
IPERS - FICA
573.07
0 0
IPERS - IPERS 240.80
514,264.78
SPECIAL REVENUE
Northwestern Bell - Charges
316.88
Iowa City Petty Cash - Rupplies
25.01
Hayek, Hayek & Hayek - Services
692.00
The Bureau of Nat'l. Affairs - Subscription
170.00
The River Products Co. - Surfacing Mat.
88.85
Lind Art Supplies - Equipment
52.15
Shay Electric - Improvements
17,025.50
Elbert & Assoc. - Services
149.50
The Goodfellow Co. - Printing
1,306.80
Aero Rental - Rental
13.00
S. DeWayne Guernsey - Services
300.00
Credit Bureau of I.C. - Dues
10.00
Jo. Co. Reg. Planning Coom. - Services
2,073.09
Iowa City Ready Mix - Surfacing Mat.
151.50
Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Health Insurance
851.90
Urban Renewal Project - Land Acquisition
964,650.00
University of Iowa - Services
192.60
Quill Corp. - Supplies
11.76
L. L. Pelling Co. - Surfacing Mat.
1,913.54
Hayek, Hayek & Hayek - Services
393.75
Treasurer of Iowa - Sales Tax
9.45
Budget Car Wash - Services
1.00
Hansen, Lind Meyer - Services
3,750.00
B & I Furniture Co. - Equipment
37.00
Shay Electric - Improvements
6,810.00
River Products Co. - Surfacing Materials
61.73
Iowa City Petty Cash - Supplies
28.43
Lind Art Supplies - Supplies
11.58
Iowa City Press -Citizen - Publications
111.55
Coralville Products - Blocks
8.10
St. Louis Post Dispatch - Publications
54.50
Minneapolis Star Tribune - Publications
55.90
University of Iowa - Services
19.36
Northwest Fabrics - Supplies
18.02
Goodfellow Co. - Services
294.95
NAHRO Publications - Books
31.50
Harvey W. Henry - Services
60.00
Urban Potential - Registration
125.00
Chicago Rock Island Pacific R.R. - Improv.
300.00
Cedar Rapids Gazette - Publication
32.20
William L. Meardon - Services
60.00
West Publishing Co. - Books
90.00
IPERS - IPERS
871.34
IPERS - FICA
1,070.33
Northwestern Bell - Charges
541.53
10 0 .30
LEASED HOUSING H8
Various Landlords - Rent 24,161.00
Plum Grove - Rent 113.00
Security Investment - Rent 46.00
Robert Wolf - Rent 35.00
Mayflower Ventures - Rent 44.00
Woodrow Houser - Rent 30.00
City of Iowa City - Expenses 32.796..48
2B225.48
LEASED HOUSING #23
Various Landlords - Rent
8,263.00
City of Iowa City - Services
2.67
City of Iowa City - Expenses
644.99
Edwin Orr - Refund
10.00
Bessie Carney - Refund
40.00
Clifford Walters - Repairs & Rent
40.00
Clifford Walters - Rent
5.00
Edith Jones - Refund
50.00
Marie OuBrava - Refund
5.00
City of Iowa City - Membership
10.87
Cynthia Ostrander - Refund
18.00
Life Investors - Repairs
37.00
Carol Vance - Refund
8.00
GRAND TOTAL $3,321,769.47
$9,134.5
URBAN RENEWAL R-14 E(P_E_NDITURES
R. M. Boggs - Repairs
121.25
Hawkeye Lumber - Repairs
21.96
City of Iowa City - Tech. Services
94.08
Slade Bros. Roofing - Repairs
35.00
Associated Engineers - Services
55,343.07
Hawkeye Refrigeration - Repairs
32.55
55,647.91
URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT TEMPORARY LOAN
REPAYMENT FUND
Dept. of Housing & Urban Development -
Project Closeout
932,747.70
Urban Renewal Project Expenditures -
Project Closeout
48 524.90
981 272. 0
GRAND TOTAL $3,321,769.47
The preceding disbursements allocated by
fund in the
total amount of $3,321,769.47 represent
an accurate
accounting of obligations of the City of
Iowa City.
-s-Rosemary Vitosh
Director of Finance
ly • •
LEO C. FITZGIOOONS
FRANCIS
HAROLD W. WHITE
RICHARD J. MEYER
L.A.w Or"VEB Or
nTZOIHBOIQB HROTHERB
P. r. BOX 496
106 NORTH SEVENTH STREET
EEITHERVILLM, 10V
51334
October 5, 1977
City Council of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
TELEPHONE
AREA 712-362-7215
OCT 10 1977
ABBIES10L;=i...
CITY CLERK
The undersigned represents the owners of the Strub building part-
nership which partnership owns the Strub Building adjacent to Parcel
No. 81-1 which was recently offered for sale by the City of Iowa City.
The owners of the Strub Building partnership wish to call the Iowa
City Council's attention to the fact that the Strub Building relies
for its lateral support upon substantially all of Parcel No. 81-1. For
details on this reference is made to the Shive-flattery Engineering re-
port dated August 18, 1975, which was a part of the bid packet. In
that report the engineers pointed out that the foundation of the Strub
Building extends well into and encompasses a great part of Parcel No.
81-1.
The concern of the owners of the Strub Building is that the City
is going to require the construction of some kind of a building on
Parcel No. 81-1. When the City as a governing body makes such a re-
quirement, and conveys the property to a person required to build on
Parcel, it is suggested that the City require proof of adequate financial
responsibility on the part of its purchaser and his contractor, so as to
assure that when the purchaser undertakes the construction project, the
owners of the Strub Building should be fully protected from any damage
to the Strub Building, because it receives its lateral support from
Parcel No. 81-1. The owners of the Strub Building should be fully pro-
tected against any such damage either by the financial responsibility
of the perchaser, by the financial responsibility of any contractor
employed by the purchaser, or by liability insurance policies covering
the possible damage.
The point we seek to make is this. If the City of Iowa City requires
a construction project on Parcel No. 81-1, knowing of the lateral support
problem, then it appears that the City itself would be responsible for any
future damage, unless proper steps are taken and safeguards are made to
assure that there will be no damage to the Strub Building.
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City Council of Iowa City
October 5, 1977
Page 2
We will be willing to discuss this matter with any representative
of the City at any time. The purpose of this letter is to be certain
that the City Council is aware of the problems set forth in the Shive-
Hattery Engineering letter. If it is, I am sure the Council will agree
that such safeguards will have to be a necessary and integral part of
any arrangement between the City and any purchaser. Otherwise it ap-
pears to us that the City would be responsible and liable for any damage
in view of its mandates and requirement that its vendee erect a struc-
ture on Parcel No. 81-1.
Yours very truly,
Ler E. Fitzgiblio
LEF:ams
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. W ASNH6TON ST.
IOWA CITY. IOWA b7741)
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October 25, 1977
4, u
MAYOR
MARY NEUNAMER
COUNCIL MEMOERS
g11N0ALIVER
CAROL.PROSSE
L. P. POSTER
RAVIU FERRET
W%EEaER
ROBERTVEVERA
Mr. Leo Fitzgibbons
108 North Seventh Street
Estherville, Iowa 51334
Dear Mr. Fitzgibbons:
I have received your letter of October 5, 1977, addressed to the City Council.
As you know, the City of Iowa City has recently undertaken a land marketing
program which included the marketing of the parcel immediately south of the
Strub Building. The City included a copy of the Shive-Hattery and Associates
letter dated August 18, 1975, as part of the proposal packet which was provided
to all bidders. The designated developer of this parcel, Mr. Richard Pieper,
is fully aware of the contents of the letter from Shive-Hattery and Associates.
The proposal which the City of Iowa City received from Mr. Pieper calls for
the construction of a one-story building without a basement. The architectural
firm of Hansen Lind Meyer, which is designing the structure for Mr. Pieper, is
also fully aware of the potential subsurface problems on this site. Accordingly,
we are confident that the interests of the Strub Building partners have been
protected. We expect the installation of footings and the construction of an
on -grade floor to provide no disruption to the Strub Building foundation.
If I may be of any additional assistance to you in this matter, feel free to
contact me.
cc: Hansen Lind Meyer
Mr. Richard Pieper
City Attorney
City Council
City Clerk ✓/
ORECEiVED OCT 1 2 1977
Ontober 10, 1977
�
Honorable Mayor, City Council. and anago.•.
Civic Center CCTo1"2 197T rDD
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 �.•_•,•
S
A B B I E .UFLi i
CITY CLERK
Dear Mayor, Council. Members and i"+anager:
The purpose of this letter is to bring, to your attention that a neighbor of
mine, Ms. Steffi Hite, is polluting my property with sewage from her toilet
and other cutlets.
About three years ago I complained t.o the City Sewer Department, as the proh-
lem was unbearable as to the odor, and the fact. that I thought, V. was sewage,
which should speak for itself. I did not get. the gentleman's name, he he
said he would check it out. Nothing was done. I complained several more times
.with the same result. About. a year and a half ago, or more, I again complained,
and someone visited the site. I hhlieve it was Mr. Harry ?wren, john wes
t e , n was
quite helpful, and i^01'
her laundry wafer, ,.,
1., .. n na'Le r, otF7nF was
done, and no enforcement. care ahout.
Last November, 197(, 1 contacted the Johnson Court.y ceall.F. Lepart.:cent, where-
upon Miss Sheila Johnson, a Sanitarian care cut and flushed dye down 195: Hite's
toilet, which dye promptly came directly out, onto my property. hs. :;i.te has been
contacted, and given some time to correct, the matter. She asked for extensions
which were granted.
Now, the County Attorney, with some prompting from my private attorney, i4ark
Hamer, broughtsuit. in misdemeanor court, which suit was to he heard on October
„ 6 -at 10:00 am. Thai. suit was continued, as 1. :lite ?:ad secured ';lilliam Reardon
" as Counsel, and was a conflict, with Er. Hamer heini, in the same f �rm. ow this
is being set for a later date. I understand that `s. Hite could probably be
fined a small amount., and no' the `.:cld 'n 4vin, i 'n ,h,, City 5ewor system.
I also understand that. Mc. Pile works for the Ci',y of Iowa City, and 'herefore
should be aware that she is in violation of Section 4.1.6 of the City Code.
Since I was at the Civic Center on October 6, I spoke with Gene Dietz to pet,
a copy of the Ordinance, and further spoke to City attorneys Bob Bowlin and
Angie Ryan about an interpretation, thereof. Later on in the afternoon, 1
brought a sample of rhe run-off to furt.her emphasize the problem wish which I
have contended for the past 3 and one half years.
I have lost many hours from work , spent much time in phone calls, local and
long distance to State Agencies, have suffered embarrassment because of the
inability to use my property in the summertime for recreation because of the
odor. Children cut through my property from time to time as a short cut, and
I would think that this is a major health hazard to them. I have lost an
oak tree where the run-off occurs, and would venture to say it was caused
by same, although difficult to prove.
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Furtheremore, this nuisance has caused me so much mental grief in attempt.inr
to get something done, that it defies reiteration.
Also, I cannot see why this matter should ever have to come to court, nor
should it cause me to employ a private attorney in pnt results.
I feel that. the City, for some reason, has been remiss in not enforcing the
Code, at my expense. All the people I have mentioned are aware of this sit-
uation, as is Councilwoman Carol deProsse, with whom I spoke on October 7,
1977.
I plan on attending the City Council meeting on October 18, 1977 to further
emphasize the problem, and hopefully to hear what means will be undertaken
to solve it ... perhaps before the group or hell freezes over, whichever comes
first.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
Respectfully.
Pamela R. Weir
320 Willis Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Office phone 351-4049
Home 337-7270
cc. Atty. F1ark Hamer
�r%/�/�'/ •�/f CIVIC CENTER 410 E. AA,Nmc,ONST.
VWW KI io.v uIe3:I A=sxx4u
October 25, 1977
MAYOR
W
,IY NEUNAUSEN
COUNCIL MEMBERS
JOHN BALDER
CAROLC.PROSSE
LP.F05TER
DAVID PERRET
LAX BELEER
ROBERT VEVERA
Ms. Pamela R. Weir
320 Willis Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Weir:
At its regular meeting of October 18, 1977, the City Council received and
placed on file your letter concerning the pollution of your property by
sewage from Ms. Steffi Hite's property. The City Attorney's staff is
working on this problem. Also, a copy of a letter written to Ms. Hite by
the City Engineer is enclosed for your information. At the meeting Ms.
Hite promised prompt corrective action.
Sin v�eiil)' your ,
'l ,
eal G. 6erlin
City Manager
is
cc: City Clerk ✓
3 55`7.2,
CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CI NFER diol_
October 12, 1977
Ms. Steffi Hite
530 Ferson
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
RE: Septic System
Dear his. Hite:
I have been asked to provide you the definite rarrAies available to you
within Iowa City's existing ordinances to correct the problem of your
leaking septic system. These are as follms:
1. Replace the septic system with a complete new s%1stem;
2. Provide individual ejector prnps at each potential house location
and pump it to the main line sewer in Park Road. Each service to Ix 2"
diameter cast iron pipe;
3. Provide an 8" main line sanitary soaer from Park Rxai northerly
in the Ferson Avenue right-of-way. This would require ejector pumps and
2" force mains from each individual dwelling site to the 8" line.
It is my understanding that you favor the possibility of connecting the
three house services together and running a force main out to park Read.
The Plumbing Code prohibits such a practice. Furthermore, it is my urxler-
standing that it Hmrld take an amendment to the_ Picnuing Ordinance to allow
this procedure.
Due to the problems caused by the leaking septic tank., it is extremely
desirable that corrective action proceed in a timely manner such that Uhe
problem should be eliminated prior to onset of winter. Please respond within
10 days as to which alternate you will pursue. In the interim if you have
any questions concerning these possible alternates please feel free to cz)n-
tact me.
Sincerely,
4A
Euene A. Dietz
City Engineer
EAD:d n
cc: Dill Meardon, Attorney at Law, 100 S. Linn St., Iowa City, Iowa, 52240
Neal Berlin, City Manager
Graham Dzmrron, Johnson County 1WIth Wept., 538 S. Gilhxrt, iaaa City
9.30 HOUSING OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE CODE
9.30.1
General Provisions
1
9.30.2
Definitions
2
9.30.3
Inspection and Enforcement
6
9.30.4
Minimum Standards For Basic Equipment and Facilities
9
9.30.5
Minimum Standards for Lighting, Ventilation, & Heating
11
9.30.6
Minimum Space, Use, and Location Requirements
15
9.30.7
Responsibilities of Owners Relating to the
Maintenance of Dwellings and Dwelling Units
16
9.30.8
Responsibility of Occupants Relating to the
Maintenance of Dwellings and Rooming Units
19
9.30.9
Rooming Houses
21
9.30.10
Multiple Dwellings
28
9.30.11
Alterations
32
9.30.12
Remedies
33
9.30.13
Retaliatory Conduct Prohibited
34
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CHAPTER 9.30.1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
9.30.1 General Provisions. The following general provisions shall apply in the
interpretation ind enfo'rceiuent of this ordinance.
A. Legislative Findin . It is hereby found that there exist and may in the
future exist, wit in the City of Iowa City, premises, dwellings, dwelling
units, rooming units, or parts thereof, which by reason of their structure,
equipment, sanitation, maintenance, use, or occupancy affect or are likely
to affect adversely the public health (including the physical, mental, and
social well-being of persons and families), safety, and general welfare.
To correct and prevent the existence of such adverse conditions, and to
achieve and maintain such levels of residential environmental quality as
will protect and promote public health, safety, and general welfare, it is
further found that the establishment and enforcement of minimum housing
standards are required.
B. Purposes. It is hereby declared that the purpose of this ordinance is to
protect, preserve, and promote the physical and mental health and social
well-being of the people, to prevent and control the incidence of communicable
diseases, to reduce environmental hazards to health, to regulate privately
and publicly owned dwellings for the purpose of maintaining adequate sanitation
and public health, and to protect the safety of the people and to promote
the general welfare by legislation which shall be applicable to all dwellings
now in existence or hereafter constructed. It is hereby further declared
that the purpose of this ordinance is to insure that the quality of housing
is adequate for protection of public health, safety and general welfare,
including: establishment of minimum standards for basic equipment and
facilities for light, ventilation, and thermal conditions, for safety from
fire and accidents, for the use and location and amount of space for human
occupancy, and for an adequate level of maintenance; determination of the
responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of dwellings; and
provision for the administration and enforcement thereof.
C. Scope. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply uniformly to the
construction, maintenance, use and occupancy of all residential buildings
and structures, where applicable, and shall apply uniformly to the alteration,
repair, equipment, use, occupancy and maintenance of all existing residential
buildings and structures within the jurisdiction of the City of Iowa City
irrespective of the date of construction.
D. Title. This ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Housing
Marta tnienance and Occupancy Code of the City of Iowa City, hereinafter referred
to as "this ordinance" or "this Chapter".
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CHAPTER 9.30.2
nFFTNTTTnNc.
The following definitions shall only apply in the interpretation and enforcement
of this chapter:
Accessory Structure shall mean a detached structure which is not used, or not
intended to be used, for living or sleeping by human occupants.
Adjoinin Grade shall mean the average elevation of the ground which extends
three 3 feet from the perimeter of the dwelling.
Approved shall mean approved by or in accordance with regulations established by
the Housing Inspector.
Attic shall mean any story situated wholly or partly within the roof and so
designed, arranged, or built to be used for business, storage, or habitation.
Basement shall mean a portion of a building located partly underground, but
having three and one-half (3'i) feet or more of its floor -to -ceiling height above
the average grade of the adjoining ground.
Bath shall mean a bathtub or shower stall properly connected with both hot and
cold water lines.
Bedroom shall mean a habitable room within a dwelling unit which is used or
intended to be used primarily for the purpose of sleeping, with a door to
insure privacy, but shall not include any kitchen or dining room.
Cellar shall mean a portion of a building located partly or wholly underground
and having less than three and one-half (3'z) feet of its floor -to -ceiling height
above the average grade of the adjoining ground.
Central Heatin S stem shall mean a single system supplying heat to one (1) or
'Fore—dwell ing units7 or more than one (1) rooming unit.
Communal shall mean used or shared by, or intended to be used or shared by, the
occupants of two (2) or more rooming units, or two (2) or more dwelling units.
Court shall mean an open unoccupied space, other than a yard, on the same lot
�•itea dwelling. A court not extending to the street or front or rear yard
is an inner court. A court extending to the street or front yard or rear yard
is an outer court.
Dining Room shall mean a habitable room used or intended to be used for the
purpose of eating, but not for cooking or the preparation of meals.
Duplex shall mean any habitable structure containing two (2) single dwelling
units.
Dwelling shall mean any building or structure, except temporary housing, which
Ts wholly or partly used or intended to be used for living or sleeping by human
occupants and includes any appurtenances attached thereto:
Dwelling Unit shall mean any habitable room or group of adjoining habitable
rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single unit with facilities which
are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating of
meals.
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Egress shall mean an areement of exit facilities to a0e a safe means of
exit from buildings.
Extermination shall mean the control and elimination of insects, rodents, or
other pests by eliminating their harborage places; by removing or making inaccessible
materials that may serve as their food; by poisoning, spraying, fumigating,
trapping; or by any other recognized and legal pest elimination methods approved
by the (lousing Inspector.
Family shall mean one (1) person, two (2) or more persons related by blood,
marriage, or adoption, including legally assigned foster children, occupying a
living unit as an individual housekeeping organization.
Garbage shall mean animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking, or consumption of food; and shall also mean combustible
waste material. The term shall also include paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood,
excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, and other combustible
materials.
Habitable Room shall mean a room or enclosed floor space used, or intended to be
used forliving, sleeping, cooking, or eating purposes; excluding bathrooms,
toilet rooms, laundries, pantries, foyers, or communicating corridors, closets,
storage spaces, and stairways.
Housin
Inspectorshall mean the official or officials of the City of Iowa City
appointe toaaminister the provisions of this Chapter.
Infestation shall mean the presence, within or around a dwelling, of any insects,
rodents, or other pests.
Kitchen shall mean a habitable room used or intended to be used for cooking or
the preparation of meals.
Kitchenette shall mean a food preparation area not less than forty (40) square
feetinnarea.
Kitchen Sink shall mean a sink of a size and design adequate for the purpose of
was i—fi'ng e t ng and drinking utensils, located in a kitchen, properly connected
with a cold water line and a hot water line.
Lavatory Basin shall mean a handwashing basin which is properly connected with
bot of an cold water lines and which is separate and distinct from a kitchen
sink.
Living Room shall mean a habitable room within a dwelling unit which is used, or
intended to be used, primarily for general living purposes.
Multiple Dwelling shall mean any dwelling containing three (3) or more dwelling
units.
Occupant shall mean any person, including owner or operator, living, sleeping,
cooking in, or having actual possession of a dwelling, dwelling unit, or a
rooming unit.
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operator shall mean any plon who rents to another or who* custody or
control of a building, or part thereof, in which dwelling units or rooming units
are let, or who has custody or control of the premises (for rooming houses, see
Roomin�c House 0 era tor).
owner shall mean any person who has legal title or equitable title, or has
custody or control of any dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit as executor/executrix,
administrator/adininistratrix, trustee, or guardian of the estate of the owner.
Permit shall mean a certificate certifying that the unit for which it is issued
was in compliance with the applicable provisions of this Chapter when last
inspected. Said Certificate shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance,
unless sooner suspended or revoked as hereinafter provided, and shall be renewed
annually.
Person shall mean any individual, firm, corporation, association, or partnership.
Ishall mean and include all of the following supplied facilities and
equipment: gas pipes, gas -burning equipment, water pipes, garbage disposal
units, waste pipes, toilets, sinks, lavatories, bathtubs, shower baths, installed
dishwashers and clothes washing machines, water heating devices, catch basins,
drains, vents, and any other similar supplied fixtures together with all connections
to water, public sewer or gas lines.
Premises shall mean a platted or unplatted lot or part thereof, either occupied
or unoccupied by any dwelling or accessory structure.
Privacy shall mean the existence of conditions which will permit a person or
persons to carry out an activity commenced without interruption or interference
by unwanted persons.
Refuse shall mean all putrescrible and non-putrescrible solids (except human
body waste) including garbage, rubbish, ashes and dead animals.
Refuse Container shall mean a watertight container that is constructed of
inetal, or of er durable material impervious to rodents, that is capable of being
serviced without creating unsanitary conditions.
Roomer shall mean an occupant of a rooming house who is not a member of the
family of the rooming house operator of that rooming house, and shall also mean
an occupant of a dwelling unit who is not a member of the family occupying the
dwelling unit.
Rooming House shall mean any dwelling, or that part of any dwelling, containing
one or more rooming units, in which space is let by the owner or operator to
three (3) or more roomers.
1. Rooming House -Type I shall mean a rooming house in which space is let
to more tgh two (2) but fewer than nine (9) roomers.
2. Roomin House -T a II shall mean a rooming house in which space 4s let
to nine 3 or more roomers.
Roomiing House Operator shall mean any person who rents to another or who has
custody or control of a building, or part thereof, in which he resides and in
which rooming units are let.
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Rooming Unit Shall mean any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable
unit in rooming house used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but
not for cooking or eating of meals.
Rubbish shall mean non-putrescrible waste material consisting of combustible
and/or non-combustible materials.
Supplied shall mean paid for, furnished, provided by, or under the control of
the owner or operator.
Temporary 1iON shall mean any tent, trailer, motor home or other structure
usTe for human shelter which is designed to be transportable and which is not
attached to the ground, to another structure, or to any utilities system on the
same premises for more than thirty (30) consecutive days.
Toilet shall mean a water closet, with a bowl and trap made in one (1) piece,
which is of such shape and form and which holds a sufficient quantity of water
so that no fecal matter will collect on the surface of the bowl and which is
equipped with flushing rims which permit the bowl to be properly flushed and
scoured when water is discharged throught the flushing rim.
14eanin of Certain Words. Whenever the words "dwelling", "dwelling unit",
ro mo ing louse ro ng unit", or "Premises" are
used
win this
Chapter,
any they
were f
though the w e Y
ued as Y
shall be construed 9
thereof".
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CHAPTER 9.30.3
INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
Enforcement Notice:
A. Author. The Ilucsing Inspector is hereby authorized to administer and
enforce the provisions of this Code, and to make inspections to determine
the condition of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, mobile homes,
structures, and premises located within the City of Iowa City, in order
that he/she may perform his/her duty of safeguarding the safety and welfare
of the occupants of dwellings and of the general public.
Q. Access by Owner or Operator. Every occupant of a dwelling, dwelling unit,
rooming unit, or noteT u m t shall give the owner or operator thereof, or
his agent or employee, access to any part of such dwelling, dwelling unit,
rooming unit, or its premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of
effecting such maintenance, making such repairs or making such alterations
as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this Chapter
or with any lawful rule or regulation adopted or any lawful notice or order
issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
C. Right of Entry. Wherever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of
t e provisions of this Code, or whenever the Housing Inspector or his/her
authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there exists
in any dwelling, dwelling units, rooming units, structures, or premises any
condition which makes such unit or premises in violation of any provision
of this Code, or in response to a complaint that an alleged violation of
the provision of this Code or of applicable rules or regulations pursuant
thereto may exist, the Housing Inspector or his/her authorized representative
may enter such unit or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same
or to perform any duty imposed upon the Housing Inspector by this Code;
provided that if such unit or premises be occupied, he/she shall first make
a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or
control of the building or premises and request entry. The Housing Inspector
or authorized representative shall at such time:
1. Identify himself/herself and his/her position.
2. Explain why entry is sought.
3. Explain that the owner or other person having charge or control
of the premises may refuse, without penalty, entry without an
Order to Allow Inspection.
4. Explain that if entry is refused, the Housing Inspector may apply
to a Magistrate for an Order to Allow Inspection.
D. Order to Allow Inspection. The Housing Inspector is hereby authorized to
conduct consensual inspections of any dwelling within Iowa City, Iowa, on
a reasonable and regular inspectional basis or upon request or complaint,
in order to perform the duty of safeguarding the health and safety of the
occupants or the public. If consent to inspect the building is withheld by
any person or persons having the lawful right to exclude, the Housing
Inspector shall apply to a Magistrate of the Iowa District Court in and for
Johnson County for an order to allow inspection of the building.
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E. Penalty. No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care, or
contro of any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, structure, or premises
shall fail or neglect, after presentation of an Order to Allow Inspection
or a Search Warrant, to properly permit entry therein by the Housing Inspector
or his/her authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and
examination pursuant to this Chapter. Any person violating this subdivision
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
F. Evidence. Evidence obtained by use of an Order to Allow Inspection may he
use to effectuate the purposes and provisions of this Chapter in any
ensuing action brought by the City for a violation of this Chapter.
G. Service of Notice. Whenever the Housing Inspector determines that there
has been a vio ation, or that there are reasonable grounds to believe that
there has been a violation of any provision of this Chapter or of any rule
or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he shall give notice of such
violation or alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor.
Such notice shall:
1. Be put in writing;
2. Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
3. Include a statement of the reason or reasons why it is being
issued;
4. Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires;
5. Be served upon the owner, or, the operator, or the occupant, as
the case may require; provided that such notice shall be deemed
to be properly served upon such owner, or upon such operator, or
upon such occupant, if a copy thereof is delivered to him personally
or, if not found, by leaving a copy thereof at his usual place of
abode, in the presence of someone of the family of suitable age
and discretion who shall be informed of the contents thereof, by
registered mail or by certified mail, with return receipt requested,
to his last known address, or if the registered or certified
letter with the copy is returned with a receipt showing it has
not been delivered to him by posting a copy thereof in a con-
spicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice.
Such notice may contain an outline of remedial action which, if
taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this Chapter
and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
H. Appeals. Any person affected by any action, notice, interpretation or
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by the Housing Inspector with respect to this ordinance may appeal to
the Housing Appeals Board in accordance with the procedures of the Iowa
City Administrative Procedures Act.
The Board may modify any notice affecting the following subsections of this
Chapter:
9.30.4.J
9.30.5.D
9.30.10.0
9.30.11.D
9.30.5.A
9.30.6.D
9.30.11.A
9.30.11.E
9.30.5.8
9.30.9.11
9.30.11.8
9.30.11.F
9.30.5.0
9.30.10.5
9.30.11.0
9.30.11.G
9.30.5.G.l.C.
9.30.10.R
9.30.11.H
so as to authorize a variance from the provisions of this Chapter when,
because of special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provision of
this Chapter will result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship;
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provided, that the spirit of this Chapter will be observed, safety and welfare
secured, and substantial justice done. If the Board sustains or modifies
such notice, it shall be deemed to be an order and the owner, operator, or
occupant, as the case may require, shall comply with all provisions of such
order within a reasonable period of time as determined by said Board.
I. Other Remedies. No provision or section of this ordinance shall in any way
limit any other remedies available under the provisions of the Housing Code
or any other applicable law.
J. Emergent Orders. Whenever the Housing Inspector, in the enforcement of
this C apter, finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate
action to protect the public health or safety, he may, without notice or
hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and
requiring that such action be taken as he deems necessary to meet such
emergency. If necessary, the Housing Inspector may order that the premises
be vacated forthwith and that they shall not be reoccupied until the order
to make repairs has been complied with. Notwithstanding other provisions
of this Chapter, such order shall be effective immediately, or in the time
and manner prescribed by the order itself.
1. Hearing. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply
therewith, but upon petition to the Board shall be afforded a
hearing as prescribed in this Chapter. After such hearing,
depending upon the findings of the Board as to whether the
provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations adopted
pursuant thereto have been complied with, such Board shall
continue such order or modify it or revoke it. Nothwithstanding
other provisions of this Chapter, every notice served by the
Housing Inspector shall be regarded as an order.
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• CHAPTER 9.30.4 •
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR BASIC EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
No person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling
unit for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking or eating therein which does
not comply with the following requirements:
A. Supplied Facty. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility
require s ailie constructed or installed so that it will function safely
and shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition.
B. Kitchens. Every dwelling unit shall have a kitchen room or kitchenette
equipped with the following:
1. It shall include an approved kitchen sink.
2. It shall contain a refrigerator (in proper working order) with an
adequate food storage capacity.
3. It shall contain a stove or range in proper working order.
C. Toilet Required. Every dwelling unit shall contain a toilet.
D. Bath Required. Every dwelling unit shall contain a bath.
E. LavatorX Basin Required. Every dwelling unit shall contain a lavatory
basin witTiin the room containing the toilet.
F. Privac In a Room Containin Toilet and Bath. Every toilet and every bath
s a e containe wit in a room or within separate rooms which afford
privacy for a person within said rooms.
G. Water Heating Facilities Required. Every kitchen sink, bath, and lavatory
basin required in accordance wR the provision of this Chapter, shall be
properly connected with supplied water heating facilities. Every supplied
water heating facility shall be properly connected and shall be capable of
heating water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of
water to be drawn at every kitchen sink and lavatory basin required under
the provisions of this Chapter at a temperature of not less than one
hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit (48 degrees C). Such supplied
water heating facilities shall be capable of meeting the requirements of
this subsection where the required dwelling or dwelling unit heating facilities
are not in operation.
N. Connection of Sanitary Facilities to Water and Sewer S stem. Every kitchen
sink, toilet, lavatory basin an bath s all a in good working condition
and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system.
I. Exits.
1. Two means of egress required:
(a) Every dwelling unit and rooming unit shall have access to two (2)
independent, unobstructed means of egress remote from each other.
At least one (1) shall be a doorway which discharges directly or
via corridors or stairways or both to the exterior of the building
at ground level.
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2. Every exit from every dwelling shall comply with the following requirements:
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(a) It shall be kept in a reasonablygood state of repair.
(b) All existing stairways of four (4) or more risers shall have at
least one (1) handrail and those stairways which are five (5)
feet or more in width, or which are open on both sides, shall
have a handrail on each side. Stairways which are less than five
(5) feet in width shall have a handrail on the left hand side as
one mounts the stairs and on the open side, if any.
(c) All handrails shall be substantial and shall be located between
thirty (30) and thirty-four (34) inches above the nose of the
stairtreads.
(d) All platforms accessible to occupants and situated more than two
(2) feet above adjacent areas shall be protected by substantial
guardrails at least thirty-six (36) inches high.
(e) All stairs and steps shall have a riser height of not more than
eight (8) inches and a tread width of not less than nine (9)
inches.
(f) All exterior doors and windows below the second floor of a
dwelling shall be equipped with a safe functioning locking
device.
(g) During the portion of each year when the Housing Inspector deems
it necessary for protection against the elements and cold, every
door, opening directly from a dwelling unit or rooming unit to
outdoor space, shall have supplied storm doors with a self-
closing device; and every window or other device with openings to
the outdoor space shall likewise be supplied with storm windows,
except where such other device for protection against the elements
and cold is provided such as insulating glass, and insulated
metal exterior doors.
In basement units where one means of egress shall be a window, such
window shall open directly to the street or yard, shall be at least
twelve (12) square feet in area clear of sash frame, and shall open
readily.
J. Basement or Cellar Under Entrance Floor - Every dwelling hereafter erected
Th—all have a basement, cellar or excavated floor space under the entire
entrance floor, at least three (3) feet in depth or shall be elevated above
the ground so that there will be a clear air space of at least eighteen
(18) inches between the top of the ground and the floor joist so as to
ensure ventilation and protection from dampness; provided, however, that
cement floor may be laid on the ground level if desired.
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MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LIGHTING, VENTILATION, AND HEATING
A. Minimum Rear Yard Re uirencents. Every single and two (2) fancily dwelling
shat have a rear yar whtct is a minimum of ten (10) feet deep for structures
one (1) story in height, plus two (2) feet for each additional story. An
irregularly shaped lot may be occupied by a dwelling without complying with
the provisions of this section if the total yard space equals that required
by this section.
B. Minimum Side Yard Re uirements. If a dwelling is erected up to the side
lot line, light an vents ation as required by this Chapter shall be provided
by means other than windows opening to the side yard. In case of all
dwellings having side yards, the width shall be not less than four (4) feet
for the first story plus one (1) foot for each additional story.
C. More Than One Structure on a Lot. Where more than one (1) structure is
erected upon the same lot, the distance between them shall not be less than
eight (8) feet. This distance shall be increased two (2) feet for each
additional story above the second.
D. Courts.
1. The minimum width of an outer court of a one (1) story dwelling shall
be five (5) feet, for a two (2) story dwelling six (6) feet, for a
three (3) story dwelling seven (7) feet, and shall increase one (1)
foot for each additional story.
2. An inner court shall be twice the minimum width required for an outer
court.
3. The width of all courts adjoining the lot line shall be measured to
the lot line.
4. An mixed-use dwellings where there are no dwelling units on the lower
story, courts may start on the top of such lower story.
5. Every inner court extending through more than one (1) story shall be
provided with a horizontal air intake at the bottom.
6. Irregularly shaped court yards must meet the minimum area require-
ments. Any structure hereafter placed on the same lot with the
dwelling shall be so placed as to maintain the minimum yard requirements.
7. In every dwelling where there is a court or shaft of any kind, there
shall be at the bottom of every such shaft and court a door giving
sufficient access to such shaft or court to enable it to be properly
cleaned out; provided that where there is already a window giving
proper access it shall be deemed sufficient.
E. Natural Li ht. Every habitable room except kitchens shall have at least
one window facing directly to the outdoors. The minimum total window
area, measured between stops, for every habitable room shall be at least
ten (10) percent of the floor area of such room. Whenever the only window
in a room is a skylight type window in the top of such room the total
window area of such skylight shall equal at least fifteen (15) percent of
the total floor area of such room.
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Lighting of Public Halls Stairways Basements, and Cellars.
Public passageways and stairways in buildings accommodating two (2) to
four (4) families shall be provided with convenient wall -mounted light
switches controlling an adequate lighting system which may be turned
on when needed. An emergency circuit is not required for this lighting.
Public passageways and stairways in buildings accommodating more than
four (4) units shall be lighted at all times with an adequate artificial
lighting system; except, that such artificial lighting may be omitted
from sunrise to sunset where an adequate natural lighting system is
provided. Whenever the occupancy of the building exceeds one hundred
(100) persons, the artificial lighting system as regulated herein
shall be on an emergency circuit.
All basements and cellars shall be provided with an adequate lighting
system which may be turned on when needed.
Intensity of Light. An adequate lighting system, as required herein,
shall mean an intensity of two (2) foot candles at a plane thirty (30)
inches above the floor line.
5. The required intensity shall apply to both natural and artificial
lighting.
Ventilation.
Natural Ventilation.
(a) The total of openable window area in every habitable room shall
be equal to at least forty-five (45) percent of the minimum
window area size as required above.
(b) During that portion of the year when the Housing Inspector deems
it necessary for protection against mosquitoes, flies, and other
insects, every door used for ventilation, opening directly from a
dwelling unit or rooming unit to outdoor space, shall have
supplied screens of not less than sixteen (16) mesh per inch and
a self-closing device; and every window or other device with
openings to the outdoor space, used for ventilation, shall likewise
be supplied with such screens.
(c) In a bathroom or toilet room, the minimum window size shall be
not less than four (4) square feet between stop beads.
(d) Whenever a window faces an exterior wall or structure which
extends higher than the ceiling of the room and is located less
than three (3) feet from the window, such window shall not be
included as contributing to the required minimum window area for
the purpose of ventilation.
Mechanical Ventilation.
(a) In lieu of openable windows, adequate ventilation may be
a system of mechanical ventilation which provides not less
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than fifteen (15) air changes per hour in all habitable rooms
and/or bathrooms or toilet compartments.
(b) No mechanical exhaust system, exhausting vapors, gases or odors
shall be discharged into an attic, crawl space or cellar but
shall be directed to the outside air; except that this shall not
prevent the mechanical exhausting of normal room air to attics
when used solely for cooling purposes.
Basements and Cellars.
(a) Cellars and nonhabitable areas of basements shall be provided
window area of not less than one (1) percent of the floor area.
(b) Every cellar window used or intended to be used for ventilation,
and every other opening to a cellar or crawl space which might
provide an entry for rodents, shall be supplied with a heavy wire
screen of not larger than one-fourth (?;) inch mesh or such device
as will effectively prevent their entrance.
Crawl Spaces and Attic Spaces shall be provided with ventilating area
not less than 1/300ths of the floor area.
Heating.
1. Every dwelling shall have heating facilities which are properly
installed, are maintained in safe and good working condition, and are
capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms,
and toilet rooms located therein to a temperature of at least seventy
(70) degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees C) and shall maintain in all said
locations a minimum temperature of sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit,
(18 degrees C) at a distance of three (3) feet above the floor level
at all times. Such heating facilities shall be so operated and equipped
that heat as herein specified is available to all dwelling units and
rooming units.
2. Every central heating unit, space heater, water heater, and cooking
appliance shall be located and installed in such a manner, so as to
afford reasonable protection against involvement of egress facilities
or egress routes in the event of uncontrolled fire in the structure.
Every fuel burning heating unit or water heater shall be effectively
vented in a safe manner to a chimney or duct leading to the exterior
of the building. The chimney, duct, and vents shall be of such design
as to assure proper draft, shall be adequately supported, and shall be
kept reasonably clean and in good condition.
4. No fuel burning furnace shall be located within any sleeping room or
bathroom unless provided with adequate ducting for air supply from the
exterior, and the combustion chamber for such heating unit shall be
sealed from the room in an airtight manner. Water heaters are pro-
hibited in bathrooms or sleeping rooms.
5. Every steam or hot water boiler and every water heater shall be
protected against overheating by appropriate temperature and pressure
limit controls.
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6. Every gaseous or liquid fuel burning heating unit and water heater
shall be equipped with electronic ignition or with a pilot light and
an automatic control to interrupt the flow of fuel to the unit in the
event of failure of the ignition device. All such heating units with
plenum shall have a limit control to prevent overheating.
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CHAPTER 9.30.6
MINIMUM SPACE USE AND LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
No person shall occupy as owner -occupant, or let to another for occupancy any
dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or
eating therein, which does not comply with the following requirements:
A. Habitable Room Size. All habitable rooms used for living, sleeping, and
eating shall contain at least eighty (80) square feet of floor area and no
such room shall be less than seven (7) feet wide. The minimum size for
habitable rooms used for food preparation shall be forty (40) square feet
in area and a kitchenette may be less than seven (7) feet wide. In all
dwellings and in each apartment or group or suite of rooms, there shall be
at least one (1) room containing not less than one hundred twenty (120)
square feet of floor area.
B. Floor Area Per occupant. Every dwelling unit shall contain at least one
undyed fifty 50 square feet of floor space for the first occupant
thereof and at least one hundred (100) additional square feet of floor
space for every additional occupant thereof.
C. Air Space In Sleeping Rooms. In every dwelling unit of two (2) or more
rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes shall contain at least
four hundred (400) cubic feet of air space for each occupant twelve (12)
years of age or older and at least two hundred (200) cubic feet of air
space for each occupant under twelve (12) years of age.
D. Ceiling Height. No habitable room in any dwelling shall be in any part
less than seven (7) feet high from finished floor to finished ceiling; the
average height of any such room shall not be less than seven feet six
inches (7'6"). Any habitable room located directly below a roof in a
private or a two (2) family dwelling requires a seven (7) foot ceiling
height in one-half ('s) its area, and areas of less than five (5) feet
ceiling height shall not be considered as a part of the required room area
E. Direct Access. Access to each dwelling unit or rooming unit shall not
require first entering any other dwelling unit or rooming unit.
F. Basement S ace Ma Se Habitable. No basement space shall be used as a
ha itab a area un ess:
1. The floor and walls are of waterproof and damp proof construction.
2. The total window area in each room is equal to at least the minimum
window area sizes as required in Sections 9.30.5.E. and 9.30.5.G.l.a.
3. Said rooms shall conform to ceiling height requirements as set forth
in 9.30.6.D.
4. There shall be appurtenant to such room the use of a toilet room.
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• CHAPTER 9.30.7 •
RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS RELATING TO THE
MAINTENANCE OF DWELLINGS AND DWELLING UNITS
No person shall occupy as owner -occupant, or let to another for occupancy, any
dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for the purpose of living therein, which does
not comply with the following requirements:
A. Maintenance of Structure. Every foundation, roof, floor, wall, ceiling,
stair, step, si ewa , and every window, door, and other aperature covering
shall be maintained in good condition.
1. Every door, door hinge, door latch, and door lock shall be in good
condition and every door, when closed, shall fit reasonably well
within its frame. All windows and doors, and their frames, shall be
constructed and maintained in weather-proof condition.
Every doorway providing ingress or egress from any dwelling unit,
rooming unit, or habitable room shall be at least six (6) feet four
(4) inches high and twenty-four (24) inches wide. All entrance
doorways to dwelling units and rooming units shall be equipped with
doors which effectively close the doorway.
Every interior partition, wall, floor, and ceiling shall be capable of
affording privacy and maintained so as to permit them to be kept in a
clean and sanitary condition.
4. Every foundation, exterior wall, and roof shall be reasonably weather-
tight, water -tight, rodent -proof, and insect -proof.
B. Rainwater Drainage *
raina e. All eaves, troughs, downspouts, and other roof drainage
equipment of the dwelling and its accessory structures shall be maintained
in a good state of repair and so installed as to direct rainwater away from
the structure.
C. �C___hi��mn��eyys��and Smoke i es. Every chimney and every supplied smokepipe shall
emote y supporte , reasonably clean, and maintained in a reasonably
good state of repair.
D. Gradin Draina e, and Landsca in of Premises. Every premises shall be
gra a an raine so no stagnant water will accumulate or stand on the
premises, and every premises shall be continuously maintained in a sanitary,
erosion -free, and dust -free condition by suitable landscaping with grass,
trees, shrubs, or other planted ground cover, or by paving with asphalt,
concrete, or by such other suitable means as shall be approved by the
inspector of buildings. Where a premises is occupied or shared by less
than three (3) dwelling units, the continued maintenance of the premises
in the above condition shall also be the responsibility of the occupants.
Any person who violates this section shall, for each violation, forfeit not
less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars
($100.00).
Protection of Exterior Wood Surfaces. All exterior wood surfaces of the
dwelling and its accessory structures, fences, porches, and similar appurtanences
shall be reasonably protected from the elements and against decay by paint
or other approved protective coating applied in a workmanlike fashion.
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F. Electric tem• • e electrical system of every dwelling shall not by
reason of overloading, dilapidation, lack of insulation, or improper
fusing, or for any other cause, expose the occupants to hazards of electrical
shock or to the hazards of fire.
1. Every habitable room shall be equipped with a safe electrical switch
located near and convenient to the room entrance which activates an
illuminary within the room.
2. Every habitable room shall contain at least two (2) separate floor or
wall type electric double convenience outlets which shall be situated
a distance apart equivalent to at least twenty-five (25) percent of
the perimeter of the room; and every toilet room, bathroom, laundry
room, furnace room, and public hall shall contain at least one (1)
supplied ceiling or wall type electric light fixture. Every such
outlet and fixture shall be properly installed and shall be maintained
in good and safe working condition.
G. Maintenance of Gas Appliances and Facilities.
1. Every gas appliance shall be connected to a gas line with solid metal
piping except that listed metal appliance connectors or semi-rigid
tubing may be used if approved by the Housing Inspector.
2. Every gas pipe shall be sound and tightly put together and shall be
free of leaks, corrosion, or obstruction so as to reduce gas pressure
or volume.
3. Gas pressure shall be adequate to permit a proper flow of gas from all
open gas valves at all times.
H. Idaintenance of Supplied Plumbing Fixtures. Every supplied plumbing fixture
and water and waste pipe shat be properly installed and maintained in
good, sanitary working condition.
1. All plumbing shall be so designed and installed as to prevent con-
tamination of the water supply through back flow, back siphonage,
cross connection, and any other method of contamination.
2. Water pressure shall be adequate to permit a proper flow of water from
all open outlets at all times.
I. Surfaces Impervious to Water. Every toilet room, floor surface, bathroom
oor surface an citcien floor surface shall be constructed and maintained
so as to be reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit such floor
to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
J. Supplied Facilities. No owner or operator shall cause any service, facility,
equipment, or utility which is required to be supplied under the provisions
of this Chapter to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any
occupied dwelling or dwelling unit let or occupied by him, except for such
temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs, replacements,
or alterations are being made.
K. Covered Cisterns. All cisterns or similar water storage facilities shall
be fenced, safety covered, or filled in such a way as not to create a
hazard to life or limb.
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L. Sealed Passages. All pipe passages, chutes, and similar openings through
walls or floors shall be adequately enclosed or sealed to prevent the
spread of fire or passage of vermin.
M. Pest Extermination. Every owner of a dwelling containing two (2) or more
dwelling units smell be responsible for the extermination of insects,
rodents, or other pests on the premises. Whenever infestation exists in
two (2) or more of the dwelling units in any dwelling, or in the shared or
public parts of any dwelling containing two (2) or more dwelling units,
extermination thereof shall be the responsibility of the owner.
N. Prohibited Animals. No horse, cow, calf, swine, sheep, goat, chickens,
geese, or uc s -sall be kept in any dwelling or part thereof. Nor shall
any such animal be kept on the same lot or premises with a dwelling except
under such conditions as may be prescribed by the Housing Inspector.
0. Owner to Let Clean Units. No owner shall occupy or let for occupancy any
vacant dwelling unit or rooming unit unless it is clean, sanitary and fit
for human occupancy.
P. Maintains Public Areas. Every owner of a dwelling containing two (2) or
more dwelling units shall be responsible for maintaining in a sanitary
condition the shared or public areas of the dwelling and premises thereof.
Q. Maintenance of Fences. Every fence shall be kept in a reasonably good state
of maintenance an repair or shall be removed.
R. Maintenance of Accessary Structures. Every foundation, exterior wall, roof,
window, exterior door, basement hatchway, and every other entranceway of
every accessory structure shall be so maintained as to prevent the structure
from becoming a harborage of rats and shall be kept in a reasonably good
state of repair.
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• CHAPTER 9.30.8 •
RESPONSIBILITY OF OCCUPANTS RELATING TO THE_
MAINTENANCE OF DWELLINGS ANU KUUMNG
A. Occupant Responsible for Controlled Area. Every occupant of a dwelling or
dwelling —un FsTaTT op in a c ean, safe, and sanitary condition that part
of the dwelling, dwelling unit, and premises thereof he/she occupies and
controls.
1. The floor and floor covering shall be kept reasonably clean and
sanitary.
2. Every wall and ceiling shall be reasonably clean and free of dirt or
greasy film.
3. No dwelling or the premises thereof shall be used for the storage or
handling of refuse.
B. Plun fixtures. The occupants of a dwelling unit shall keep all supplied
p umbmbiing fixtures therein in Cl clean and sanitary condition and shall be
responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the use and operation
thereof.
C. Extermination of Pests. Every occupant of a dwelling containing a single
we ing units a be responsible for the extermination of any insects,
rodents, or other pests therein or on the premises; and every occupant of a
dwelling containing more than one (1) dwelling unit shall be responsible
for such extermination within the unit occupied by him/her whenever said
dwelling unit is the only one infested. Not withstanding, the foregoing
provisions of this subsection, whenever infestation is caused by failure of
the owner to maintain a dwelling in a reasonably rodent proof or reasonably
insect proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the
owner.
D. •Storage and Disposal of Garbage. Storage and disposal of garbage and
rubbish shall comply with the requirements of the ordinances of the Code of
Iowa City concerning same and the Housing Inspector shall enforce the
requirements contained therein.
1. Every occupant of a dwelling containing one (1) or two (2) dwelling
units shall dispose of rubbish, garbage, and any other organic waste
in a clean and sanitary manner, by placing it in approved disposal
facilities or storage containers required by the Ordinances of Iowa
City.
2. In dwellings containing one (1) or two (2) dwelling units it shall be
the responsibility of the occupant to furnish adequate garbage and
rubbish disposal facilities or storage containers of approved type and
location.
E. Use and 0 era tion of Su lied Heatin Facilities. Every occupant of a
we ing unit s a e response a for t e erercise of reasonable care,
proper use, and proper operation of supplied heating facilities.
F. Electrical Wiring. No temporary wiring or extension cords shall be used in
dwelling units.
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G. Installation of Screens, Storm Doors, and Storm Windows. [very
occupant —6"F -a- d 9 or dwelling unit sliaTl be responsible for
hanging all screens and double or storm doors and windows whenever the
same are required under the provisions of this Chapter, except where
the owner has agreed to perform the service.
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CHAPTER 9.30.9
ROOMING HOUSES
No person shall opera Le a rooming house, or shall occupy or let to another for
occupancy any rooming unit in any rooming house, except in compliance with the
following requirements:
A. Permit Required. No person shall operate a rooming house unless he or she
is an occupant of said rooming house and holds a valid rooming house
permit issued by the Department of Housing and Inspection Services in the
name of the rooming house operator and for the specific dwelling or dwelling
unit within which the rooming house is contained.
A 1ication for Permit. The rooming house operator shall file, in duplicate,
an app kation for a rooming house permit with the Department of Housing
and Inspection Services on application forms provided by the Housing Inspector.
The operator shall file with the permit application an occupancy permit,
issued by the Inspector of Buildings, for the operation of a rooming house
in the dwelling or dwelling unit designated in the rooming house permit
application.
C. Issuance of Permit and Occupancy_ Record Card, Fees. When all applicable
provisions of this Chapter ana of any rules and regulations adopted pursuant
thereto, and other applicable codes of the City of Iowa City, have been
complied with by the rooming house operator, the Department of Housing and
Inspection Services shall issue a rooming house permit and an occupancy
record card upon the payment of a fee, the amount of which shall be set by
Resolution of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa. The permit shall state
the maximum number of persons that may reside in the total of all rooming
units or portions thereof for which the rooming house permit is issued.
D. Occupancy Record Card. Every occupancy record shall list the maximum
number of persons that may reside in the total of all rooming units located
in the dwelling or portions thereof for which the rooming house permit is
issued. The occupancy record cards shall also list the maximum number of
persons which may occupy each individual rooming unit located in the dwelling
or portions thereof for which the rooming house permit is issued. All of
the rooming units listed on the occupancy record card shall be located in
such portions of the dwelling as are permitted to be occupied under the
provisions of the occupancy permit filed in accordance with the provisions
of Sections B and E of this chapter.
Every rooming house permit issued by the Department of Housing and Inspection
Services shall be conspicuously posted by the rooming house operator in a
public corridor or hallway or other public portion of the rooming house for
which it is issued and shall remain so posted at all times. Every occupancy
record card shall be posted in the rooming house by the rooming house operator
in a place where such cards are readily accessible for examination by the
Housing Inspector.
E. I?orator to Control Occupancy. No rooming house operator shall at any
time a 1� ow a greater number of persons to occupy the total of all rooming
units located within a rooming house than the maximum number of persons
listed on the rooming house permit and the occupancy record cards. No
rooming house operator shall at any time allow a greater number of persons
to occupy any individual rooming unit than the maximum number of persons
listed on the occupancy record cards for each such unit.
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Nontransferabilityof Permit. No rooming house permit issued under the
j�irovisions of�is Chapter shall be transferable and every rooming house
operator shall notify the Department of Housing and Inspection Services in
writing within twenty-four (24) hours after having relinquished proprietorship
or having sold, transferred, given away, or otherwise disposed of such
interest or control of any rooming house, and shall file in writing with
the Department of Housing and Inspection Services the name and address of
the operator to whom proprietorship has been relinquished by sale, gift, or
other method of transferal or disposition.
Relationship of Permit to Building Code. The issuance of a rooming house
permit and occupancy recordcard to any rooming house shall not in any way
signify or imply that the rooming house conforms with the Fire Code or the
Building and Zoning Code of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. The issuance of
rooming house permit shall not relieve the owner or rooming house operator
of the responsibility for compliance with said Fire, Building, and Zoning
Codes.
Applicability of Other Sections of This Cha ter. No person shall operate
rooming house un less al of the requirements previously set forth in this
Chapter are complied with. Every dwelling unit located within a rooming
house shall comply with all of the requirements for dwelling units as
established in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
KeePi_n9 of Re ister. Every person to whom a rooming house permit has been
issued s all at air times keep a standard hotel register within the rooming
house, in which shall be inscribed the names of all occupants renting or
occupying rooming units in such rooming house. The register shall be
signed by the person renting a rooming unit. After the name or names of
persons renting or occupying any rooming unit, the rooming house operator,
or his agent, shall write the number of the room or rooms which each person
is to occupy, together with the date and hour when such room or,rooms are
rented, all of which shall be done before such person is permitted to
occupy such room or rooms. The register shall be at all times open to
inspection by the Housing Inspector, Building Official, peace officer, or
fireman of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
J. Entry of True Name in Register. No person shall write or cause to be
written in any rooming house register any other or different name than the
true name of such person or the name by which such person is generally
known.
K. Hearing When Rooming House Permit is Denied. Any person whose application
fora permit to operate a rooming ouse has been denied may request and
shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Housing Appeals Board
under the procedure provided by the Administrative Procedures Act of Iowa
City.
L. Suspension of Permit. Whenever upon inspection of any rooming house the
Housing Inspector finds that conditions or practices exist which are in
violation of any provision of this Chapter or of any rule or regulation
adopted pursuant thereto, the Housing Inspector shall give notice in
writing to the rooming house operator of such rooming house that unless
such conditions or practices are corrected within a reasonable period, to
be determined by the Housing Inspector, the rooming house operator's rooming
house permit will be suspended. At the end of such period the Housing
Inspector shall re -inspect such rooming house, and if he finds that such
conditions or practices have not been corrected, he shall suspend the
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permit and give notice in writing to the operator that the permit has been
suspended.
M. Hearin When Roomin House Permit is Sus ended; Revocation of Permit. Any
person w ose permit to operate a rooming Ouse as een suspended or who
has received notice from the Housing Inspector that his permit is to be
suspended unless existing conditions or practices at his rooming house are
corrected may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before
the Housing Appeals Board under the procedure provided by the Iowa City
Administrative Procedures Act, provided that if no petition for such
hearing is filed within ten (10) days following the day on which such
permit was suspended, such permit shall be deemed to have been automatically
revoked. Upon receipt of notice of permit revocation, the rooming house
operator shall cease operation of such rooming house, and after the elapse
of a reasonable period of time, to be determined by the Housing Inspector,
no person shall occupy for sleeping or living purposes any dwelling unit or
rooming unit therein.
Toilets and Lavator Basins. At least one (1) toilet, and one (1) lavatory
basin in goo worcing con ition, shall be supplied for each eight (8)
persons or fraction thereof residing within a rooming house, including
members of the rooming house operator's family wherever they share the said
facilities; provided, that in a rooming house where rooms are let only to
males, flush urinals may be substituted for not more than one-half (!z) of
the required number of toilets.
0. Baths. At least one (1) bath, in good working condition, shall be supplied
for each eight (8) persons or fraction thereof residing within a rooming
house, including members of the rooming house operator's family whenever
they share the use of said facilities.
Location of Sanitar Facilities. Every toilet, lavatory basin, and bath
s aBe ocate wit in a room or rooms which afford privacy to a person
within said room or rooms. All such facilities shall be so located within
the rooming house as to be accessible to the occupants of each rooming unit
sharing such facilities without going outside of the dwelling and without
going through a dwelling unit or through a rooming unit of another occupant.
Q. Minimum Floor Area for Slee in Prposes. Every room occupied for sleeping
purposes by one 1 person shall contain at least eighty (80) square feet
of floor space, and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than
one (1) person shall contain at least fifty (50) square feet of floor space
for each occupant thereof. Every rooming unit shall contain at least four
hundred (400) cubic feet of air space for each occupant thereof.
MaximumOccu anc for RoomingUnit. No rooming unit consisting of only one
a ita a roo-07 m s a e occupied by more than four (4) occupants.
S. Numberin of '02TIE
Units and DwellingUnits. Every rooming unit and
every we ing um t in every rooming Fouse shall be numbered in a plain and
conspicuous manner, the number to be placed on the outside of the door to
such rooming unit or dwelling unit. No two (2) doors shall bear the same
number. No number on any door of any rooming unit or other dwelling unit
shall be changed to any other number without first securing the written
approval of the Department of Housing and Inspection Services.
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T. Residence of Children in Roomin Units Prohibited. No child under sixteen
6 years of age shall live or sleep in a rooming unit.
U. Pre aration or Eatingof Meals in Roomin Units Prohibited. No occupant of
a rooming ouse shall prepare or eat meals or store cooking utensils in a
rooming house unless such meals are prepared or eaten in a dwelling unit
contained therein, except that occupants may prepare and eat meals and
store cooking utensils in a communal kitchen and may eat meals in a communal
dining room in accordance with the provisions of Subsections 9.30.93 and
9.30.9.W.
V. Communal Kitchens. A communal kitchen shall comply with the following
requirements:
1. The minimum floor area of a communal kitchen shall be sixty (60)
square feet;
2. The minimum floor area of a communal kitchen in which roomers are
permitted to prepare and eat meals shall be one hundred (100) square
feet;
3. A communal kitchen in which occupants are permitted to eat meals shall
be supplied with one (1) dining chair and two (2) lineal feet of
dining table space, in addition to the required surface area for food
preparation required under paragraph 8 below, for each occupant of a
rooming house who is permitted to eat in the kitchen at any particular
time. The surface of each dining table shall be smooth, free of
cracks, and easily cleanable.
4. A communal kitchen containing less than one hundred (100) square feet
of floor area shall not be used for the eating of meals. The eating
of meals in a rooming house, prepared in such a kitchen, shall be
restricted to a communal dining room which complies with the provisions
of Subsection W.
5. It shall contain at least one (1) supplied kitchen sink of an approved
type;
6. It shall contain at least one (1) supplied kitchen gas or electric
range. Every supplied range shall have at least two (2) top burners
and an oven;
7. It shall contain one (1) supplied refrigerator with an adequate food
storage capacity;
8. It shall contain at least one (1) supplied table or other facility
having a total surface area for food preparation of not less than six
(6) square feet. The surface of each such table or other facility
shall be suitable for the preparation of food, smooth, free of cracks,
and easily cleanable;
9. It shall contain at least one (1) suitable supplied cabinet of adequate
size and suitable for storage of food and eating and cooking utensils;
10. Every communal kitchen shall be located within a room accessible to
the occupant of each rooming unit sharing the use of such kitchen,
without going outside of the dwelling and without going through a
dwelling unit or rooming unit of another occupant.
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W. Commmnal Dininc�Rooms. Every rooming house, within which the occupant of
Ty rooming unit is permitted to prepare meals or cook within a communal
kitchen containing less than one hundred (100) square feet of floor area,
as provided in Section Q, shall contain a communal dining room which
complies with all of the following requirements:
1. Every communal dining room shall be located on the same floor of the
rooming house as the communal kitchen and such dining room shall be as
nearly adjacent to the communal kitchen as is practicable;
2. Every communal dining room shall be located within a room accessible
to the occupant of each rooming unit sharing such dining room, without
going outside of the dwelling and without going through a dwelling
unit or rooming unit of another occupant;
3. Every communal dining room shall' contain not less than eighty (80)
square feet of floor area;
4. Every communal dining room shall be supplied with one (1) dining chair
and two (2) lineal feet of dining table space for each occupant of a
rooming house who is permitted to occupy such a dining room at any
particular time. The surface of each dining table shall be smooth,
free of cracks, and easily cleanable.
X. Postinq of No -Cooking Signs. The rooming house operator shall post in
every rooming unit a sign on which shall be written or printed in letters
not less than three -eights (3/8) of one (1) inch in height the following
words: "No cooking Permitted in This Room", and such sign shall remain so
posted at all times.
Y. Bed Linens and Towels. The rooming house operator of every rooming house
shall change supp ie bed linen and towels therein at least once each week
and prior to the letting of any room to any occupant. The rooming house
operator shall be responsible for the maintenance of all supplied bedding
in a reasonably clean and sanitary manner.
Z. Shades, Dra es, Etc.. Every window of every room used for sleeping shall
e Supp to with sides, draw drapes, or other devices of materials which,
when properly used, will afford privacy to the occupant of the room.
AA. Sanitaw Maintenance. The rooming house operator of every rooming house
shall a responsi le for the sanitary maintenance of all walls, floors, and
ceilings and for maintenance of a sanitary condition in every other part of
the rooming house; and he shall be further responsible for the sanitary
maintenance of the entire premises where the entire structure or building
within which the rooming house is contained, is leased or occupied by the
owner. The occupant of every rooming unit shall keep his personal belongings
contained within the unit in a clean, neat, and orderly condition so as to
facilitate the ability of the operator to discharge his responsibilities
for sanitary maintenance within every rooming unit as set forth in this
subsection.
BB. Garbo a Dis'osal or Storage. Adequate garbage and rubbish disposal facilities
Tr storage containers whose type and location are approved shall be supplied
by the rooming house operator. The rooming house operator shall be responsible
for the disposal of all garbage in a clean and sanitary manner through the
use of approved mechanical equipment or by placing it in the required
containers.
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CC. Hanging Screens, Storm Doors, Storm Windows. The rooming house operator of
a rooining ouse s alla responsi le for hanging all screens and double or
storm doors and windows whenever the same are required under the provisions
of this ordinance or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto,
except where the owner has agreed to supply such service. Screens shall be
hung not later than the first day of June each year.
DD. Extermination of Pests. The rooming house operator of a rooming house
shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents, or
other pests therein; and he shall be futher responsible for such extermination
on the entire premises where the entire structure or building within which
the rooming house is contained is leased or occupied by the rooming house
operator. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this subsection,
whenever infestation of a rooming house is caused by failure of the owner
to maintain the dwelling within which the rooming house is contained in a
ratproof or reasonably insectproof condition, extermination shall be the
responsibility of the owner.
EE. Fire Extinguishers. Fire extinguishers suitable for the occupancy and
which are approved by the Housing Inspector shall be provided in every
rooming house. Extinguishers shall be properly hung and shall be maintained
in operable condition at all times.
FF. Heating Units Fire Protected. In every rooming house in which space is let
to more than four 4 persons and served by a common central heating
system or water heating system, the heating unit or units shall be suitably
enclosed with one (1) hour fire resistive construction including all walls,
ceilings, and doors, or such heating units shall be enclosed in a room
provided with a sprinkler system approved by the Fire Marshal.
GG. Early Warning Fire Detection System. Every dwelling and rooming unit in
rooming ouses s a11 be provided with a smoke detector as approved by the
Fire Marshal. The detector shall be mounted on the ceiling or wall at a
point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to rooms used
for sleeping purposes. Where sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the
detector shall be placed at the center of the ceiling directly above the
stairway. All detectors shall be located within twelve (12) inches of
the ceiling. Care shall be exercised to insure that the installation will
not interfere with the operating characteristics of the detector. When
actuated, the detector shall provide an alarm in the dwelling unit or
rooming unit.
HH. Hazardous Storage. There shall be no transom, window, or door opening into
a public hall from any part of a rooming house where paint, oil, gasoline,
or drugs are stored or kept for the purpose of sale or otherwise.
II. Scuttles and Bulkheads. In all rooming houses where there are scuttles or
bulkheads, t ey an all stairs or ladders leading thereto shall be easily
accessible shall be easily accessible and shall be kept free from obstruction
and ready for use at all times. No scuttle and no bulkhead door shall. at
any time be locked with a key, but may be fastened on the inside by movable
bolts or hooks.
JJ. Skylight Access to Roof. Unless there is a bulkhead in the roof, there
shall be over every inside stairway used by more than one (1) family, a
skylight or scuttle not less than two feet by 3 feet (2'X3') in size.
Every flat roof rooming house exceeding one (1) story in height shall have
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at least one (1) convenient and permanent means of access to the roof
located in a public part of the building and not in a room or closet.
KK. Safe Storage Required. Rooming houses shall provide for every rooming unit
a fecilityy for the safe storage of drugs and household poisons.
LL. Ways of Egress. Every rooming house shall have at least two (2) independent
ways of egress from each floor level as approved by the Fire Marshal.
1. No existing fire escape shall be deemed a sufficient means of egress
unless it is in compliance with the Building and Fires Codes of Iowa
city.
2. All means of egress shall be maintained in a good state of repair and
shall be free of obstruction at all times.
3. Whenever fire escapes on a rooming house are rusty, the owner shall
have them properly painted with two (2) coats of paint.
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• CHAPTER 9.30.10 •
MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
No person shall operate a multiple dwelling, or shall occupy or let to another
for occupancy any dwelling unit in any multiple dwelling, except in compliance
with the following requirements:
A. Permit Required. No person shall operate a multiple dwelling unless he
ho s a valid multiple dwelling permit issued by the Department of Housing
and Inspection Services in the name of the operator and for the specific
dwelling or dwelling units.
Application for Perms The operator shall file, in duplicate, an application
for multiple dwelling permit with the Department of Housing and Inspection
Services on application forms provided by the Housing Inspector. The
operator shall file with the permit application, an occupancy permit,
issued by the Inspector of Buildings, for the operation of a multiple
dwelling.
Issuance of Permit and Occu an Record Card, Fees. When all applicable
provisions of tis C apter an of any rules an regulations adopted pursuant
thereto, and other applicable codes of the City of Iowa City, have been
complied with by the operator, the Department of Housing and Inspection
Services shall issue a multiple dwelling permit and an occupancy record
card upon the payment of a fee, the amount of which shall be the amount
of which shall be fifteen dollars (515.00) for a multiple dwelling containing
three (3) dwelling units plus ten dollars ($10.00) for each additional
dwelling unit contained in said dwelling. The permit shall state the
maximum number persons that may reside in the total of all dwelling units
or portions thereof for which the multiple dwelling permit is issued.
D. occupancy Record Card. Every occupancy record shall list the maximum
number of persons tat may reside in the total of all dwelling units
located in the dwelling for which the permit is issued. The occupancy
record cards shall also list the maximum number of persons which may
occupy each individual dwelling unit located in said dwelling. All of the
dwelling units listed on the occupancy record card shall be located in such
portions of the dwelling as are permitted to be occupied under the provisions
of the occupancy permit files in accordance with the provisions of Sections
B and E of this Chapter.
Every multiple dwelling permit issued by the Department of Housing and
Inspection Services shall be conspicuously posted by the operator in a
public corridor or hallway or other public portion of the multiple dwelling
for which it is issued and shall remain so posted at all times. Every
occupancy record card shall be posted in the multiple dwelling by the
operator in a place where such cards are readily accessible for examination
by the Housing Inspector.
E. Operator to Control Occupancy. No operator shall at any time allow a
are
numHr o persons to occupy the total of all dwelling units located
within a multiple dwelling than the maximum number of persons listed on the
multiple dwelling permit and the occupancy record cards. No operator shall
at any time allow a greater number of persons to occupy any individual
dwelling unit than the maximum number of persons listed on the occupancy
record cards for each such dwelling unit. No operator shall at any time
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permit any person to occupy any dwelling unit which is not listed on the
occupancy record cards.
F. Nontransferabilit of Permit. No multiple dwelling permit issued under the
provisions of t is—CTapter shall be transferable and every operator shall
notify the Department of Housing and Inspection Services in writing within
twenty-four (24) hou;venafter
awa haornotherwiseidispoed isedpofesuchhinterestor having
sold , transferred, g Y
control of any multiple dwelling, and shall file in writing with the Department
of Housing and Inspection Services the name and address of the operator to
whom proprietorship has been relinquished by sale, gift, or other method of
transferal or disposition.
G. Relationshi of Permit to Buildi�Code. The issuance of a multiple
dwelling perms ems—occupancy record card to any multiple dwelling shall
not in any way signify or imply that the multiple dwelling conforms with
the Fire Code or the Building and Zoning Codes of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa. The issuance of a multiple dwelling permit shall not relieve the
owner or operator of the responsibility for compliance with said Fire,
Building, and Zoning Codes.
H. A licabilit of Other Sections of This Chapter. No person shall
loperate
a mu tip a we 11 11 un ess a of the requirements for dwelling
units previously set forth in this Chapter are complied with.
I. Hearin When Multi le Dwellin Permit is Denied. Any person whose application
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for permit to operate a mu tiple we ing has been denied may request and
> shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Housing Appeals Board
under the procedure provided by the Administrative Procedures Act of Iowa
- City.
of
J Suspensi
filndsethatver ucondition onstornpracticesuexist whicharein
violation of any provision of this Chapter or of any rule or regulation
adopted pursuant thereto, the Housing Inspector shall give notice in
writing to the operator of such multiple dwelling that unless such conditions
rected within a reasonable period, to be determined by
or practices are cor
the Housing Inspector, the operator's multiple dwelling permit will be
suspended. At the end of such period, the Housing Inspector shall re-
inspect such multiple dwelling and, if he finds that such conditions or
practices have not been corrected, he shall suspend the permit and give
notice in writing to the operator that the latter's permit has been suspended.
K. Hearin When Multi le Dwellin Permit is Sus enaea; icevucaci�
ny person w ose permit to operate a mu tip all
we ing as een suspen ed
or who has received notice from the Housing Inspector that his permit is to
be suspended unless existing conditions or practices at his multiple dwelling
are corrected may requealsest aBoardnd aunder ll be thenprocedureted a rprovidedon hby the
er
before the Housing App provided that, if no petition
Administrative Procedures Act of Iowa City, p
for such hearing is filed within ten (10) days following the day on which
such permit was suspended, such permit shall be deemed to be automatically
revoked. Upon receipt of notice of permit revocation,
the
e1operator
se ofashallreas
able
cease operation of such multiple dwelling, andafter
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period of time, to be determined by the Housing Inspector, no person shall
occupy for sleeping or living purposes any dwelling unit or rooming unit
therein.
Numberin of Dwellin Units. Every dwelling unit in every multiple dwel-
�nu
T in plaanne
cedhonithe outside ofnthe pdoor to suchlain and sdwellingicuous munitr dwellingo two Boonumber to bs
shall bear the same number. No number on any door of any dwelling unit
ing the written
shall be changed to any other number without first secur
approval of the Department of Housing and Inspection Services.
Fire Extinguishers. Fire extinguishers suitable for the occupancy and
whichwhtch a�Pprove byxthe Extinguishers sha11 berproperly shall ehungvand dshall in vbe
multiple dwelling. 9
maintained in operable condition at all times.
Heatin Units Fire Protected. In every multiplsystem, dwling theserved served
yunit or
common centra eatin system or water heating
units shall be suitably enclosed with
doo�se or ) r
suchheatingeunitsyshallsbeuction
including all walls, ceilings,
enclosed in a room provided with a sprinkler system approved by the Fire
Marshal.
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Marshal.
to Maintain Orderl Premises. The operator of every multiple
dweFat ling 6hal at all times maintain the premises in an orderly and
free of materials which are hazardous to life, health, or property.
or
Hazardous Stora e. Therarlhoflabe no multiplendwell�ingdwhererpaint,°oil,ng into
a pub is hall from any p
gasoline, or drugs are stored or kept for the purpose of sale or otherwise.
t of
Closets. In multiple dwellings shere,aserleadingdfromno cthe eentrance story to
sheTl Fe constructed under any en and kept
the upper stories, but such space shall be left entirely op
clear and free from encumbrance.
ed
ter
belanall
rEntrance. Ine to theevercellaruor�othele rwlowest storyffrometheeoutsideeofhthe
building.
Scuttles and Bulkheads. al in
nsall muor�laddersle lleadinghthereto ere rshall be
e are uttles
or bu ea s, t ey free from obstruction and ready for use
easily accessible and shall be kepttime be locked
at all times. No scuttle added bulkhethe ad doorbshall
movable belts or hooks.
with a key, but May be
ead
Soli he Access to
sideUstairwanless y used re sby morehthan�oneh(1)°family, a
skylight or scuttle not less than two feet by 3 three feet (2'X3') in size.
Every flat roof multiple dwelling exceeding one (1) story in height shall
have at least one (1) convenient and permanent means of access to the roof
located in a public part of the building and not in a room or closet.
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U. Safe Stora a Re ii wired. Multiple dwellings shall provide a facility not easily
accessi a to cldren for the safe storage of drugs and household poisons
in every dwelling unit.
V. lis of Egress. Every multiple dwelling shall have at least two (2)
independent ways of egress from each floor level as approved by the Fire
Marshal.
1. No existing fire escape shall be deemed a sufficient means of egress
unless it is in compliance with the Building and Fire Codes of Iowa
City.
2. All means of egress shall be maintained in a good state of repair and
shall be free of obstruction at all times.
3. Whenever fire escapes on a multiple dwelling are rusty, the owner
shall have them properly painted with two (2) coats of paint.
W. Earl Warnin Fire Protection Systems. Every dwelling unit within a
mu tiple dwe ing s a be—lxrovided with smoke detectors as approved by
the Fire Marshal. Detectors shall be mounted on the ceiling or wall at a
point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to rooms used
for sleeping purposes. In an efficiency dwelling unit, the detector shall
be centrally located on the ceiling of the main room. Where sleeping rooms
are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed at the center of the ceiling
directly above the stairway. All detectors shall be located within twelve
(12) inches of the ceiling. Care shall be exercised to insure that the
installation will not interfere with the operating characteristics of the
detector. When actuated, the detector shall provide an alarm in the dwelling
unit.
X. Sanitary Maintenance. The operator of every multiple dwelling shall be
responsible for the sanitary maintenance of all walls, floors, and ceilings
j and for maintenance of a sanitary condition in every other part of the multiple
dwelling.
Y. Garba a Dis osal or Storage. Adequate garbage and rubbish disposal facilities
or storage containers whose type and location are approved shall be supplied
by the multiple dwelling operator. The operator shall be responsible for
disposal of all garbage in a clean and sanitary manner through the use of
approved mechanical equipment or by placing it in the required containers.
Z. Han in Screens, Storm Doors, Storm Windows. The operator of a multiple
we ing s a e response a for ranging all screens and double or storm
doors and windoes whenever the same are required under the provisions of this
ordinance or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, except where
thw owner has agreed to supply such service. Screens shall be hung not later
than the first day of June each year.
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CHAPTER 9.30.11
ALTERATIONS
A. No dwelling shall hereafter be enlarged or its lot diminshed, or other building
placed on the lot, so that the rear yard or side yard shall be less in size than
the minimum sizes prescribed herein for dwellings hereafter erected.
B. An inner court hereafter constructed in a dwelling erected prior to the passage
of this chapter, if extending only through one (1) or two (2) stories, shall be
not less than six (6) feet by eight (8) feet in size; and if it extends through
more than two (2) stories, it shall be not less than eight (8) feet by ten (10)
feet in size. All inner courts shall be opened to the sky, without skylight, or
roof of any kind.
C. Any additional room or hall that is hereafter constructed or created in a
dwelling shall comply in all respects with the provisions of this chapter with
reference to dwellings hereafter erected, except that it may be of the same
height as the other rooms of the same story of the dwelling.
0. No dwelling shall be so altered or its lot diminished that any room or public
hall or stairs shall have its light or ventilation diminished in any way not
approved by the Housing Inspector.
E. No stairs leading to the roof in any multiple dwelling shall be removed or be
replaced with a ladder.
F. No dwelling shall be increased in height so that it exceeds one and one-half
(1!;) times the width of the widest street on which it abuts nor in any case
exceeds one hundred (100) feet.
G. Except as specified above, no dwelling shall be so altered nor shall its lot be
so diminished, nor shall any building be so placed on the same lot, as to cause
the dwelling to be in violation of the requirements of this chapter for dwellings
hereafter erected; nor shall any room, public hall, or stairs have its light or
ventilation diminished in any way not approved by the housing inspector.
H. All new skylights hereafter placed in a multiple dwelling shall be provided with
ventilators having a minimum opening of forty (40) square inches and also with
either fixed or movable louvers or with movable sashes, and shall be of such
size as may be determined to be practicable by the Housing Inspector.
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CHAPTER 9.30.12
REMEDIES
A. Ins ector to Determine Occu ancy. The Housing Inspector maY Prohibit in
any mu tip a wel ing or rooming house the letting of lodgings therein by
any of the tenants occupying such multiple dwelling or rooming house, and
may prescribe conditions under which lodgers or roomers may be taken in
such dwellings. It shall be the duty of the owner to see that the requirements
of the Housing Inspector in this regard are at all times complied with, and
a failure to so comply on the part of any tenant, after due and proper
notice for said owner or from theHousing
Inspector,
of shall
ant anbetdeecancellation
sufficient cause for the summary eviction
of his lease. The provisions of this section may
be extennd dessaryprivate
dwellings and two (2) family dwellings, as may b
Housing Inspector.
D. Unfit for Habitation. Any dwelling, dwelling units, or rooming unit which
shal a found Love any of the following defects shall be condemned as
unfit for human habitation and shall be so designated and placarded by the
Housing Inspector:
1. One which is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, or
vermin infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or
safety of the occupants or of the public.
2 lack
orventilation,
which safetyof the occupantsnoraofltheeadequate
pubic.
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on, is
3 oreowhich, bcause of therwiseedangerousito the healthnortsafetyrof the unsanitaryoccupantso
of
the public.
C. Condemnation Procedures. The Housing Inspector shall leave a reasonable
period of time, but not more than six (6) months, between the time he
placards the property and the time he begins condemnation proceedings if
remedial action is not taken to correct the situation for which the dwelling
was placarded.
0. Vacate Condemned Dwelling. Any dwelling or any portion thereof condemned
as unfit for human habitation and so designated and placarded by the housing
y or as ordered by the Housing Inspector.
Inspector shall be vacated immediatel
ereof which
E. To Re -Otto Connemneacareelnas unfitlfor lhumanrhabitationortion hshall again be
usedeen con emne3 a d 'f—
used for human habitation until written approval is secured from, and such
placard is removed by, the Housing Inspector. The Housing Inspector shall
remove such placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation
and placarding action were based have been eliminated.
F. Removal of Placard Prohibited. No person shall deface
r remove
een theconplacard
from any dwe in dwelling unit, or rooming
unit ned
as unfit for human habitation and placarded as such, except as provided in
subsection 9.30.14.E.
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CHAPTER 9.30.13
RETALIATORY CONDUCT PROHIBITED
A. Retaliatory Conduct Defined. Retaliatory conduct is an increase in rent or
other fees, a decrease in services, a termination or threat of termination
of a rental agreement, the bringing or the threat of bringing an action for
possession which is the result of the tenant doing any one of the following:
1. The tenant has complained to a governmental agency charged with responsibility
for enforcement of a safety or health code of a violation applicable
to the premises materially affecting health and safety; or
2. The tenant has complained to the owner or operator of such a violation;
or
3. The tenant has organized or become a member of a tenant's union or
similar organization.
B. Presumption of Retaliator Conduct. In any action by or against the tenant,
evidence of a comp aint or other protected activity within six (6) months
before the action creates a presumption that the conduct on the part of the
owner or operator was retaliatory in nature. This presumption does not
arise if the tenant engaged in such protected activity after notice of a
proposed rental or fee increase, diminution of services or termination of
rental agreement. "Presumption" means that the trier of fact must find the
existence of the fact presumed unless and until evidence is introduced
which would support a finding of its nonexistenance.
C. Owner's Rights. Notwithstanding other provisions of this ordinance, an
owner or operator may increase rent or other fees, decrease services,
_ terminate a rental agreement, bring an action for possession or act otherwise
upon a showing of, but not limited to, the following:
1. The condition or conditions found in violation of the health and
safety codes were directly caused by the tenant or the members of the
tenant's family beyond ordinary wear and tear.
2. The tenant has refused entry at reasonable times to the owner or
operator or agent of either to the premises for the purpose of correcting
such condition or conditions.
3. Compliance with applicable safety or health codes require a reduction
in services or an alteration, remodeling, or demolition which would
effectively deprive the tenant of use of the leased premises.
4. The tenant is in default in rent.
D. Tenant Defense. If the owner or operator acts or engages in retaliatory
con uct as efined, the tenant has a defense in any action against him for
eviction. In addition, the tenant may recover possession or terminate the
rental agreement. If the rental agreement is terminated, the owner or
operator shall return any and all amounts already paid by the tenant to
which the owner or operator is not legally entitled.
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City Council • •
Public Hearing M & 0 Code
Tuesday, October 18,1977
Stephen D. Lombardi, Housing Commission
Members of the Staff, Council, and Community,
I have concerns about the maintenance and occupancy code
that should be dealt with.
To start off it would be right that Dike Kucharzak should
let the voters know what is the cost of this ordinance. If I
am to truely believe what youv'e said about substantially
enforcing this code it would seem to me that the costs would
skyrocket.
For instance how much will bethe cost to the city to enforce
members of the community to register as a licensed rooming house
operator?;i_or to en4orce every premise to be dust -free (sec. 9.30.7D)_i
Is it legal and what expenses are associated when the city
requires a resident to register as a rooming house operator?
Requiring smoke detectors in every apartment?; or to enforde the
provision that "No operator...allow a greater number of persons
to occupy any individual dwelling unit than the maximum number
of persons listed on the occupancy record card...; and what about
the occupancy record card. iIs George Orwell to become an historian?-'
What if no one wants to be the operator nor have his name listed?
Do you hire someone to enforce this provision or do you pay the
operator? If the operator does "Control the Occupancy", is he/she
liable for enforcement of the code, is the city, and if it is
neither of the two, one,of both who is liable for actions of tht
operator while carrying out enforcement?
I ask you is the operator an agent of employee of the city?
Chapter 613A- Tort Liability of Governmental Subdivisions.
"Every municipality is subject to liability for its
torts and those of its officers, employees, and agents
acting within the scope of their employment of duties.
..."employee includes a person who performs services for
a municipality whether or not this person is com-
pensated for the services...
613A.8- Officers and Employees Defended.
"The governing body shall defend any of its officers,
employees and agents,...shall save harmless and
indemnify such officers, employees and agents against
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any tort claim or demand, whether groundless or
otherwise, arising out of an/alleged act or ommission
occurring within the scope of their employment or
duties."
Again I ask you—by state law is the operator an agent or
employee of the city? What exactly is the city liable for?
I£ the residents refuse to select an "operator" will you
refuse the landlord a permit? dill the landlords require the
leasee to become the operator? Is the city indirectly influencing
lease provisions? If the landlord has to pay an operator the
rents will surely increase.
There are many unamswered questions pertaining to legal
and economic issues. My feeling as the Vice Chairman of the
Housing Commission is that Mike should put forth a detailed budget
such as the one he construed for the landlord -tenant ordinance.
This would be fair and just.
Before closing I've two other points to make. One has to
do with section 9.30.3.H, Board Modifications. 4hile this section
creates flexibility it would seem unnecessary. The intent of
this section attempts to undermine the state code. This
ordinance is said to mirror the state code while substantially
enforceing the minimum housing standards. With section 9.30.3.H
you eliminate an entire section. In all, seventeen sections are
virtually unenforceable. I don't know about you, but to me
this is not a mirror, but a mirage.
If we are to consider the Board as an elected body, there
can be merit by majority rule. I hope you will consider the Board
in light of democracy, not private interests.
I thank you and ask that the Commission receive a budget
and legal.iopinion in the very near future.
Earnqatly yours,
Step1
hen. Lombardi, Commissioner
619 N Johnson