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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-06 Regular MeetingRE2-7.2— 'Fe o 'Mzv' mn hil �Au9GOFEBRUARY 6, 1979 seP act Borluec!1 p 3 4I 7 18 G TO -','CIE ,IiLE !NSLRi T. 'l v JORM MICROLAB ■ eel ROLL CALL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 1979 .30 P.M. j. PRESENT ABSENT BALMER 1✓ dePROSSE ✓ �''' ERDAHL ✓ NEUHAUSER t✓ PERRET ROBERTS ✓ VEVERA i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t101NE5 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 6, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/6/79, 7:40 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:45 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Balmer. Staffinembers present: Berlin, :gelling, Hayek, Stolfus, Kraft, Vann, Glaves, Schmeiser. Council minut:s tape-recorded on Tape N79-6, Side 1, 1-623. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items & recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/23/79, subj. to correction, recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Civil Service Comm. -1/22/79. 230 Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-44, p. 102, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR SMITH & CO., 1210 :131 Highland Ct. RES. 79-45, p. 103, REFUNDING PORTION OF CLASS B BEER PERMIT FEE TO T. G. I. FRIDAY'S, 11 S. Dubuque. 3% Resolution Setting Public Hearing, Bk. 53: RES. 79-46, p. 104, on 2/27/79 on budget estimate for fiscal year July 1, 1979 to 2 3 3 June 30, 1980. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: ID. Wolraich, 1 FL 3 H a T. Baldridge &3D. Diehl re proposed closing of Melrose Ct. Informa- 3,J_ tion: N Memo from City Engr. re parking on Grove St. s 33 6 N 237 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Balmer & Perret absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-47, Bk. 53, p. 105, APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART 10, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Balmer & Perret 238 absent. Councilman Perret arrived, 7:45 P.M. City Mgr. Berlin pointed out staff concern with storm -water detention for Woodland Hills, Part 2. Council consensus was that staff was to work with Legal Dept. to add the requirement that construction of storm - water detention would be requested when Council considered it necessary because of amount of development downstream, to the other two conditions, annexation and re -subdivision. x.39 ; Mayor Vevera advised that Council had discussed, at their informal meeting, the recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the closing of Melrose Court and a majority had decided to close the street. The Legal Dept. is investigating proper procedure, and the item will be on the Feb. 13th agenda for consideration. FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES C'_ Al Activities F... ,Lary 6, 1979 Page 2 Public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the City's 5th year application for Community Development Block Grant funds of $935,000. There were �no interested pgrsons present with comments. ,41two .fcnn P>oD v c / 'Ve p tnf+o0eaia*ccE h.Ecoect Public hearing was held on the proposed Ord. amending Ord. 77-2863, the Mechanical Code, by deleting the permit fees for mechanical permits from the ordinance and having them established instead by resolution of City Council. No interested persons were present to speak for or against the amendment. ,2 Q;Z .2 q/ Public hearing was held on the proposed Ord. amending Ord. 77-2861, which adopted the Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, subject to certain amendments. This amendment deletes requirement for wet standpipes in publicly -owned parking garages. There were no interested persons present to speak for or against the amendment. .241-3 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to reappoint James Hall, 712 Second Ave., and Cora McCormick, 230 E. Fairchild, for two-year terms expiring March 1, 1981 on the Committee on Community Needs. The third vacancy will be readvertised, as someone from the Armory neighborhood should be on the Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. 2 H4j Perret pointed out that he had previously called attention to the dangerous railroad crossing on Lafayette/Gilbert St., and noted that there had been an accident there today. He questioned whether or not the City had applied for funds for signals. City Mgr. Berlin noted that Public Works had not yet finished the report. 2q.5' Mayor Vevera, speaking as Mayor and for the Council, commended Mercy Hospital for their energy-saving program. Council requested that a letter of commendation be written to them. Council questioned the status of the City's program. Neuhauser clarified funding for bikeways in the CIP budget; Rocky Shore Bikeway will be funded from CDBG funds, Federal Aid to Highways Act funds & Project Green funds; the other bikeway projects will be funded with Federal Grants (FAHA), the City funding a local share. 21146 City Mgr. Berlin Board representatives concerns regarding the to the inner city. It for other school purpo 9 A.M. to 12, and Coun reported on meeting held by staff with School to discuss school closings. They reviewed Council's Comprehensive Plan & school closings in relation was noted that the schools will actually be used ses. Another meeting has been scheduled on 2/10/79, cil representatives Neuhauser & Balmer will attend. The City Mgr. pointed out staff concerns regarding progress by the Ecumenical Housing Corp. with its application to HUD for elderly housing at Senior Center site. Dr. W. W. Morris, V.P. of EHC, discussed their problems with consultant, Ebenezer Society; and problem regarding air rights with Knights of Columbus. Council discussed possible alternatives & time constraints. A majority of Councilmembers agreed that if the K.C.'s did not make a deal for the air rights by Friday, the City would MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110111ES I f it Activities Feuruary 6, 1979 Page 3 i i go ahead with the Senior Center on its own, with no housing on the adjoining site. :2 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 79-2942, Bk. 15, Pp. 16-19, AMENDING ORD. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1976 EDITION, AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, exempting publicly -owned parking garages from certain requirements, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. _2 y� Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn, 8:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. ROBERT A VVEVERA, MAYOR ABBI STOLFUS, CIT L R I i I , MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES City of Iowa C-- r MEMORANDUM DATE: February 2, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Ecumenical Housing Corporation housing development. 2,510 Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding complaints about Russell's Towing. 2S / Memoranda from the Director of Finance: 1 a. Summary of budget changes to date AS 2 b. Cost of Management Compensation Committee recommendations 2573 Material from Transit Superintendent: a. Legislative Committee Report 2.5-,qb. Memo - Transit service to University Heights .Z SS c. Memo - Bypassed persons at bus stops zs6 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Woodland Hills Part 2/Detention Facility 25 7 b. Storm water detention basins 2 6 S c. Recommendations concerning closing of Melrose Court Zs9 d. Alternate side parking 9.60 e. Feasibility of calendar parking on River Street and Grove Street ;26 / f. Design outline for the Ralston Creek South Branch 2 6 2 - Memoranda Memoranda from the Chairman of the Housing Commission to the City Attorney and to the City Council 2 6 3 Copy of letter from Congressman Jim Leach to Secretary of Commerce regarding SMSA status. 2 Gy Minutes of January 24 staff meeting. .Z bS Mayor's Youth Employment Program monthly report for December 1978 a6 6 Agenda for February 7 meeting of the Riverfront Commission -R6 7 Articles:a.Tale of Three Cities' War with Snow ;Z6 V b.Gold ranks 1977 "top 25" most accurate assessors 26 7 c.Not much of a case ,Z 70 d.Consultant reveals plan for D.M. redevelopment 2 7/ Calendar for February 1979 2 7.1, HUMAN SERVICE STUDY - .1CRPC - re DISABILITIES 2 % 21 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIn ES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 6, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/6/79, 7:40 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:45 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Balmer. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Kraft, Vann, Glaves, Schmeiser. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape N79-6, Side 1, 1-623. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the fo.lowing items & recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/23/79, subj. to correction, recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Civil Service Comm. -1/22/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-44, p. 102, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR SMITH & CO., 1210 Highland Ct. RES. 79-45, p. 103, REFUNDING PORTION OF CLASS B BEER PERMIT FEE TO T. G. I. FRIDAY'S, 11 S. Dubuque. Resolution Setting Public Hearing, Bk. 53: RES. 79-46, p. 104, on 2/27/79 on budget estimate for fiscal year July 1, 1979 to June 30, 1980. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: D. Wolraich, T. Baldridge & D. Diehl re proposed closing of Melrose Ct. Informa- tion: Memo from City Engr. re parking on Grove St. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Balmer & Perret absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-47, Bk. 53, p. 105, APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART 10, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Balmer & Perret absent. Councilman Perret arrived, 7:45 P.M. City Mgr. Berlin pointed out staff concern with storm -water detention for Woodland Hills, Part 2. Council consensus was that staff was to work with Legal Dept. to add the requirement that construction of storm - water detention would be requested when Council considered it necessary because of amount of development downstream, to the other two conditions, annexation and resubdivision. Mayor Vevera advised that Council had discussed, at their informal meeting, the recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the closing of Melrose Court and a majority had decided to close the street. The Legal Dept. is investigating proper procedure, and the item will be on the Feb. 13th agenda for consideration. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IdDIBEs Council Activities February 6, 1979 Page 2 Public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the City's 5th year application for Community Development Block Grant funds of $935,000. There were no interested persons present with comments. Public hearing was held on the proposed Ord. amending Ord. 77-2863, the Mechanical Code, by deleting the permit fees for mechanical permits from the ordinance and having them established instead by resolution of City Council. No interested persons were present to speak for or against the amendment. Public hearing was held on the proposed Ord. amending Ord. 77-2861, which adopted the Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, subject to certain amendments. This amendment deletes requirement for wet standpipes in publicly -owned parking garages. There were no interested persons present to speak for or against the amendment. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to reappoint James Hall, 712 Second Ave., and Cora McCormick, 230 E. Fairchild, for two-year terms expiring March 1, 1981 on the Committee on Community Needs. The third vacancy will be readvertised, as someone from the Armory neighborhood should be on the Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Perret pointed out that he had previously called attention to the dangerous railroad crossing on Lafayette/Gilbert St., and noted that there had been an accident there today. He questioned whether or not the City had applied for funds for signals. City Mgr. Berlin noted that Public Works had not yet finished the report. Mayor Vevera, speaking as Mayor and for the Council, commended Mercy Hospital for their energy-saving program. Council requested that a letter of commendation be written to them. Council questioned the status of the City's program. Neuhauser clarified funding for bikeways in the CIP budget; Rocky Shore Bikeway will be funded from CDBG funds, Federal Aid to Highways Act funds & Project Green funds; the other bikeway projects will be funded with Federal Grants (FAHA), the City funding a local share. City Mgr. Berlin reported on meeting held by staff with School Board representatives to discuss school closings. They reviewed Council's concerns regarding the Comprehensive Plan & school closings in relation to the inner city. It was noted that the schools will actually be used for other school purposes. Another meeting has been scheduled on 2/10/79, 9 A.M. to 12, and Council representatives Neuhauser & Balmer will attend. The City Mgr. pointed out staff concerns regarding progress by the Ecumenical Housing Corp, with its application to HUD for elderly housing at Senior Center site. Dr. W. W. Morris, V.P. of EHC, discussed their problems with consultant, Ebenezer Society; and problem regarding air rights with Knights of Columbus. Council discussed possible alternatives & time constraints. A majority of Councilmembers agreed that if the K.C.'s did not make a deal for the air rights by Friday, the City would MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MORIES I') f� Council Activities February 6, 1979 Page 3 go ahead with the Senior Center on its own, with no housing on the adjoining site. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 79-2942, Bk. 15, pp. 16-19, AMENDING ORD. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1976 EDITION, AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, exempting publicly -owned parking garages from certain requirements, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn, 8:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR -7. ABBIE STOL US, CI4-Y CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES MATERIAL SUBMLTTED AT THE INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING OF 1/31/79 & 1/5/79: NEWS RELEASE: Transit Schedules CITY ASSESSOR'S BUDGET FIGURES n MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAE CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 14011JES i IOWA CITY CITY coliNCII. ACF.NI)A RFCIN.AR COUNCIL MF.FT[NC OF FEBRUARY 6, I979 7:30 P.M. CnIINCIL CHAMRFRS, CIVIC CF.NTF.R 410 F. WASIIINCTON MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ACI?Nun RIECIILAR COIINCH. MI•;R:rrNC FERRIIARY 6, 1979 Item No. 1 - MEETINC TO ORDER. 1V1a.1c✓ Ac�,jl ho Jena1p, .S,JP4. ROLL. CALL. Uawner, i�z.rre.'1'a6se,,./z•vSPf4 Item No. 2 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF TBE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED. a. Approval of official actions of regular Council meeting of .January g3, 1979, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minntes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Civil Service Commission meeting of .January 22, 1979. C. Permit Resolutions, as recommended by City Clerk. (1) Resolution Approving Dancing Permit for Smith 6 Co. 7 C/- 1210 Highland Ct. (2) Resolution to Refund Portion of Class R Beer Permit to Friday's Corporation dha/T.C.I. Friday's, 11 S. Dubuque. d. Setting public hearings. (1) Consider setting a public hearing on February 27, 1979, r/ on budget estimate for fiscal year 1980 (Juiv 1, 1979 to .Tune 30, 1980). Comment: It is recommended that the Council set Feb- ruary 27, 1979, at 7:30 P.M. as the date and time for public hearing on the proposed FY80 Budget to hear any citizen for or against the proposed budget. C. Correspondence. (1) Letter from Debra Wolraich regarding the proposed closing of Melrose Court. This letter has been re- ferred to the City Manager for reply. (2) Letter from Thomas Baldridge regarding the proposed closing of Melrose Court. This letter has been re- ferred to the City Manager for reply. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES NOIRES Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 6, 1979 7:30 P.M. Page. 2 nn d,•f. (3) better from Dedra n. Riehl regilyding the proposed clos- 4444 Ing, of Melrose Court. This Letter has been referred to the City Mannger Eor reply. (4) Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding parking / on Grove Street. Ru, t dam/ /GeT:u .co !J /ice>.✓ ii ��c�r • END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 3 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. (I) Consider a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Village rreen, Part 10. S-7829. — •i Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held January 18, 1979, recommended by a unanimous vote (7-0) approval of the subdivision located southwest and northeast of Village Road extended, subject to IDEQ's approval of the sewage detention facility. This recommen- dation is consistent with a staff recommendation presented in a staff report dated September 7, 1978, which was at- tacked to the Council agenda of .January 30, 1979. This item is ready for Council consideration. Act inn: �. V (2) Consider a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Com- mission to approve the final plat of Woodland dills, Part 2. S-7842. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held January 4, 1979, recommended by a unanimous vote (5-0) approval of the subject addition located 11i miles north of Iowa City corporate limits and east off Highway 1 via a county road, subject to approval of the legal papers, provision of the proper signatures affixed to the plat, deletion of a 50 foot utility easement, and waiver of the street requirements of the Rural Development Standards. This recommendation is consistent with a staff recommendation presented in a staff report dated January 4, 1979. Questions were raised regarding City requirements for provision of stormwnter management In the county at the Council's last informal meeting. A memo regarding this question from Gene Dietz, City Engineer, is included In the CounclI packet. OP )3,,-/ -314( C- 5'f 1.1.•t, v, el it N, Y/l, l� N �1 d 4e. S tJ/ d l i.}z (�C..I &L14(e PWaaiI 8UL—,MAWaCL (_'o p, •l�C't_ (',1..I d -lin v l,d. — d.,kl�he w,•, fpps /;taz A11 f d le qn( Ld rJrc -t 'T odT FIICROFILMED D" JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101REs + 0 %i- p'r •2 I. rti `I (w rs Lt+etie rS-k hca: . .-15-: C.w tt cy Ca L. i ` , V.¢V I ow`aclN.a u c. / c- &A C4r:c: Yed G�cJC MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 6, 1979 7:30 P.M. Page 3 (3) Consider a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the closing of Melrose Court. Roth City staff and a memner of the Planning and Zoning Commission will he present to discuss with the Council in detail each of the Commission's recommendations. Recommen- dations to the City Council regarding the closing of Melrose Court from the Planning, and Zoning Commission are: (s) That Melrose Court not he closed. (h) That the City Council accept the concept of a Melrose diagonal connecting Melrose Avenue with Grand Avenue to help solve the traffic congestion and access pro- blems around the west side campus and that they in- struct City staff to proceed with proposals for the said Melrose diagonal. (c) That as an interim measure the City proceed with ac- quisition of sufficient land to enlarge the intersec- tion of Grand Avenue and Byington Road to allow two turning lanes to the east. (d) That the City proceed with the widening of Melrose Avenue to four lanes from Woolf Avenue to S. Grand using, the north right-of-way for the widening. (e) That a four-way stop be established at the intersec- tion of Melrose Court and Brooklyn Park Road. (f) That Melrose Avenue from S. Grand Avenue to Ryington be maintained as two lanes going, one-way to the east and that if necessary one lane he added for westbound traffic. (g) That turns he prohibited between Greenwood and Melrose Court. (h) That bus stops on Grand Avenue he redesigned so that they do not impede the flow of traffic. (1) That left -turns for southbound Ryington to eastbound Grand Avenue he prohibited. (.1) That the City investigate with the University the de- mand for a pedestrian signal at the intersection of Woolf Avenue and Melrose Avenue. V,,) I�sc<< sra ��1Pd �k � 1D �.I•„l� J I � / I 1� �• I /V CC / I� • I�/. � �.. 1 lY , CN I� NS . �\C.�q L�}.QQ (� . MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 1 Agenda Regular Council Meeting 1 February 6, 1979 7:30 P.M. Page 4 j Item No. 4 - PUBLIC IIISCIISSION. Item No. 5 - PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE CITIZEN COMMENTS REGARDING THE CITY'S 5TH YEAR APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (FINAL HOLDHARMLF.SS ENTITLEMENT GRANT). Comment: This is the final Public Hearing (as mandated by HUD regulations) on the allocation of $935,000 m8G funds. A copy of the applica- tion has been available for citizen review since January 31, 1979, at the City Clerk's Office in the Civic Center. Action: /9 (/ (1 /V & Item No. 6 - PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE. AMENDING ORDINANCE: NO 77-2863, THE MECHANICAL CODE, BY DELETING THE PERMIT FEES FOR MECHANICAL PER- MITS FROM THE ORDINANCE AND HAVING THEM ESTABLISHED INSTEAD BY RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL. Comment: The City Council instructed the staff last year to delete permit fees from the codes and have them established per resolution of City Council. The Mechanical Code was overlooked during this process. There is no Board of Review for the Mechanical Code. Action: /% J/ /,_i./ // _ Item No. 7 - PIIRLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE To AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 77-2861 I,DIICH ADOPTISD THE UNIFORM FIRE, CODE, 1976 EDITION, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMF.NIIMRNTS. Comment: The Uniform Fire Code presently requires wet stand pipes in open pnrking garages. The Fire Chief is of the opinion that MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 6, 1979 7:10 P.M. Page 5 Item No. 7 continued. other facilities will provide sufficient protection with a re- duction in cost. Chief Keating states that there is no State' Code provision in conflict with this amendment. Action: g. i Item No. R - CITY COUNCIL. APPOINTMENTS. a. Consider appointments to the Committee on Community Needs to fill three vacancies for two-year terms expiring March 1, ip198/1. / Action: At'- / , ),Ij,. _C i? . _ 41 .3 ut Q![u. (-o/ SrLxee. P Item No. 9 - CITY COIINCIL INFORMATION. i7 eIallal ai-iP1,.V.'o,.� p,.avlc..�/c�(q�-e LP2_I d/o Lt�Py �.�'.!'YOS SI I OVA\p•(�i ov1 l� PO/,, F." FL, ,Cis pl0 Jt?)IaIs, E lJ ( W -NR UP51 ed K r rcN 7-V CIO - C'IO r�rr'P r/Y rI L.+- 7 lee �Grnrva�LrTlC- Item No. 10 - RFPORT ON ITEMS FROM TRF CITY MANACFR AND CITY ATTORNRY. a. City Manager. n.r..-ny. / 0 7.c Pito . ��'i IZ.. 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I �W-Z l�(L,�n uey �( S�Iv�e �Y•2 Q'iv ri �k�S. � � I,i- Yi PYk•is , v� ��i'v-esu I upd , au��,ld y��� rd S (z e, d w -l-I1� 3 Pc1 , I /VIQv-r-io sc�C��o /v v ✓� � �_,,._. - veL�,-c n ° iz 6 f� �/Y �.l/1 - �tlS 11,.• s �� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES �..._ !Z/ _ (.'1P5.. -.. ScLt•+� — LLP. L� q , l7.,t-2 ' c* -r✓ S y , 1 F LL.�e Ch. -...7"" LEc � •/'L« i`�-% ���, zv )��. p. �o , ( 12(.LI rta( LC tc a-tC« L./LCL iL'•G<-�c.G_i l I I LU-(nL.v�: W YC l MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES Cu:, - " C4 (I.J.1 . MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIDES . n r Agenda Regular Connell Meeting February 6, 1979 7:10 P.M. Page 6 le). b. City Attorney. Al -7t, Item No. 11 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE N0, 77-2659 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1976 EDITION AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS. (passed and adopted) Comment: The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition by creating an exemption under Section 1109(6) Definition of Open Parking Garages and by exempting, publicly owned open parking garages from the requirements of wet stand- pipes and automatic fire extinguishing systems, and to amend Section 1110 by allowing covered mall buildings to he built at- tached to a publicly owned open parking parage. Action: I e- /gym )ZGt�� tLLLl2 /O. Item Mo. 12 - ADJOURNMENT. r1.3 s-�,�1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES COUNCIL MEETING OF P/ (� ti^ �3 (� i tel 7 c? ROUTING FOR ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, NOTICES. ORIGINAL ORIGINAL XEROX XEROX DEPUTY COPIES COPIES COPIES CONT. INSTRUCTION AGENDA CERT. OF OF OF AFTER FOR ITEM H FILE 0 RECR. ITEMS CONTRACT ITEMS EXECUTION FINALIZATION 7.- 4fe r. - Nit na„cr P. ---- Q.D• 4eWSOapNY� d1� DrS�YiHd�o.. Mee-fiw-1.1 � MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ,COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 23, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/23/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Perret, 7:40 P.M. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Helling, Vann. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape #79-2, Side 2, 470-1530. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/9/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Riverfront Comm. -1/10/79; Mayor's Youth Empl. Bd.-12/19/78; Civil Service Comm. -12/28/78; United Action for Youth Board -11/20/78; Housing Comm. -1/10/79 & subcomm.-1/10/79; City Conference Bd.-1/8/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, recomm. by City Clerk: Res. 79- 24, p. 65, Approving Class C Liquor License for Jirsa-Lovetinsky, Ltd.dba/Moody Blue, 1200 S. Gilbert; Res. 79-25, p. 66, Approving Class B Beer Permit and Res. 79-26, p. 67, Sunday Sales for Quik Trip #509, 225 S. Gilbert; Res. 79-27, p. 68, Approving Cigarette Permit. Motions setting public hearings: On February 13, 1979: To consider amending Zoning Code by deleting permit fees for signs & requiring permit fees to be established by resolution. On February 6, 1979: To Amend Mechanical Code Ord, by deleting mechanical permit fees from the ord., & having them established by resolution. To amend Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, Ord. by exempting publicly - owned open parking garages from requirement of wet standpipes when approved by the Fire Marshal. To receive citizen comments on 5th year Community Development Block Grant application submitted to U.S. Dept. HUD. On February 27th: On proposed resolutions that public convenience and necessity require proposed service applied for by A Better Cab Company, for 7 taxicabs, for Super Cab Co. for 8 taxicabs, & for Yellow -Checker Cab Co. 9 taxicabs. On proposed schedule of fees and charges for A Better Cab Co., Super Cab Co., & Yellow -Checker Cab Co. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Mayor Vevera announced the 8 public hearings as set above. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the ORDINANCE REZONING 39.84 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM COUNTY A-1 TO CITY RIB ZONE (TY'N CAE, EAST OF MORMON TREK & SOUTH OF CITY LIMITS), as approved by P&Z Comm., be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICP,OLAB CEDAR RAPIOS•nCs -10 tuts Council Activities January 23, 1979 Page 2 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the ORD. AMENDING THE IOWA CITY CODE BY REVISING SEC. 8.10.3.A & Sec. 8.10.27, PROVIDING MORE COMPREHENSIVE REGULATIONS OF FENCES, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-28, Bk. 53, p. 69, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR REGENCY GARDENS, PART 1, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret absent, and Balmer abstaining. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-29, Bk. 53, pp. 70-71, APPROVING PRELIMINARY & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR LOT 2, BDI, 1st ADON., as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call voce unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-30, Bk. 53, pp. 72-73, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MEADEVILLE SUBDIVISION, 2 miles SW of City Limits on Rohret Road, as recommended by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Bill Wright, 529 E. College, appeared regarding possible irregulari- ties in procedure for snow removal, and advising of inadequate parking in his area. City Mgr. Berlin will investigate the complaint. Councilman Perret arrived for the meeting, 7:40 P.M. Glenn Havel, 512 N. Van Buren, appeared favoring odd/even parking, with University providing parking for students. Mayor Vevera announced the public hearing on the proposed SNOW EMERGENCY ORDINANCE. City Atty. Hayek pointed out that a rough draft of a proposed ordinance, an adaption of the Ames Ord., had been distributed to Council before the meeting. Bill Wright commented. John Morrissey, 233 S. Lucas, appeared supporting calendar parking, with a reasonable hour for moving vehicles from one side to the other. City Mgr. Berlin outlined several procedural changes he was contemplating as a result of the constant snowfall, which will be given to the public in a press release. deProsse expressed concern over short notice of change given to Wednesday garbage route. Public hearing was held on use of General Revenue Sharing monies of $913,625 for the FY80 proposed budget. Marilyn Nickelsburg, Pres, of Friends of the Children's Museum, and Lois Lunetta appeared regarding their request for funding, contributions and program, as they could not attent the budget session on 1/24, which will include Aid to Agencies. Mayor Vevera announced that no action was needed at this time on the recommendations of the Riverfront Commission that up to $7,500 of the $75,000 CDBG funds be allocated for Riverfront Improvements for MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110IpF5 Council Activities January 23, 1979 Page 3 administrative use in writing grant applications & other administrative work on Riverfront projects, and that the allocation of $30,000 or 30% (whichever is less) of the total cost of construction of a Rocky Shore Drive bicycle trail be made, this funding to be contingent upon a 70% match from Federal Aid Highway funds. Mayor Vevera then announced one vacancy for a three-year term on the Governor Lucas Square Commission expiring on Feb. 7, 1981; and one vacancy for a three-year term on the Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. The City Manager requested that the resolution awarding the contract for the Governor Street bridge project be deferred for one week to see if something can be worked out.Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to so defer the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Erdahl commented that the Muscatine/Court Bridge had opened, and letters should be written to Seaton's Grocery & neighbors thanking them for their patience and cooperation. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adodt RES. 79-31, Bk. 53, pp. 74-76, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR FAUS PROJ. NO. M- 4051(1)--81-52, AGREEMENT NO. 78 -F -040(A) (construction costs). Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved Balmer, seconded b 2 pp• 77-79, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FORoFAUSES. PROJ9 NO' Mk4051B. (2)-- 81-52, AGREEMENT NO. 78 -F -083(A) (right-of-way acquisition costs). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-33, Bk. 53, p. 80, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/SMALL CITIES PROGRAM PREAPPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $530,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED INCLUDING ALL UNDER- STANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT (Armory Area, along Ralston Creek between Harrison & Kirkwood). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt the resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to publish notice of intent to accepparel 82-1b North Bay Bayproposal to Constr. Co.puC tysMgr. Berlinepointedaoutethatlthiscresolution provides notice of public hearing, and Council would receive recommen- dation from Design Review Comm. before they finalized a contract. Annette Lilly, Chrp. of DRC, presented the committee's concerns. Atty. Hayek suggested not publishing the notice if there were any doubts. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer the resolution indefinitely. Motion carried unanimously, 7/6. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute & the City Clerk to attest an agreement MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CCDAP RAPIDSOF_'• '1011!F.5 Council Activities January 23, 1979 Page 4 with Johnson County/Municipal Civil Defense Agency, until after the next Civil Defense meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-34, Bk. 53, pp. 81-86, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE & THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13c OF THE URBAN MASS TRANS- PORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LEAD AGENCY, AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 183, AND LOCAL 12, THE UNION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. i Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1976 EDITION AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS by exempting publicly - owned open parking garages from certain requirements, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirma- tive roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING HOUSING OCCUPANCY 4 MAINTENANCE CODE BY INCLUDING A PARAGRAPH PROVIDING A CHECKLIST SUITABLE FOR USE BY TENANTS AND THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF THE RENTAL PROPERTY TO DETERMINE DEFICIENCIES EXISTING IN A RENTAL UNIT PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/3, Roberts, Balmer and Vevera voting 'no'. Roll call vote on first vote for passage, 4/3, on the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Erdahl & Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Balmer and Vevera. Kucharzak is to present his concerns re enforcement at informal session of 1-29-79. Rachael Dennis, 1110 N. Dubuque, appeared favoring the checklist. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CL RK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DLS 1I0INES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 1/23/79 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/23/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Perret, 7:40 P.M. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/9/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: River - front Comm. -1/10/79; Mayor's Youth Empl. Bd.- 12/19/78; Civil Service Comm. -12/28/78; United Action for Youth Board -11/20/78; Housing Comm. -1/10/79 & subcomm.-1/10/79; City Conference Bd.-1/8/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, recomm. by City Clerk: Res. 79-24, p. 65, Approving Class C Liquor License for Moody Blue. Res. 79-25, p. 66, Approving Class B Beer Permit and Res. 79-26, p. 67, Sunday Sales for Quik Trip #509. Res. 79-27, p. 68, Approving Cigarette Permit. Motions setting public hearings: On February 13, 1979: To consider amending Zoning Code by deleting permit fees for signs & requiring permit fees to be established by resolution. On February 6, 1979: To Amend Mechanical Code Ord, by deleting mechanical permit fees from the ord., & having them established by resolution. To amend Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, Ord. by exempting publicly -owned open parking garages from requirement of wet standpipes when approved by the Fire Marshal. To receive citizen comments on 5th year Community Development Block Grant application submitted to U.S. Dept. HUD. On February 27th: On proposed resolutions that public convenience and necessity require proposed service applied for by A Better Cab Company, for 7 taxicabs, for Super Cab Co. for 8 taxicabs, & for Yellow -Checker Cab Co. 9 taxicabs. On proposed schedule of fees and charges for A Better Cab Co., Super Cab Co., & Yellow -Checker Cab Co. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES dfO RlCS Official Actions January 23, 1979 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the ORDINANCE REZONING 39.84 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM COUNTY A-1 TO CITY R1B ZONE (TY'N CAE, EAST OF MORMON TREK & SOUTH OF CITY LIMITS), be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the ORD. AMENDING THE IOWA CITY CODE BY REVISING SEC. 8.10.3.A & Sec. 8.10.27, PROVIDING MORE COMPREHENSIVE REGULATIONS OF FENCES, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-28, Bk. 53, p. 69, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR REGENCY GARDENS, PART 1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret absent, and Balmer abstaining. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-29, Bk. 53, pp. 70-71, APPROVING PRELIMINARY & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR LOT 2, BDI, 1st ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-30, Bk. 58, pp. 72-73, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MEADEVILLE SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Bill Wright appeared regarding possible irregularities in procedure for snow removal, and advising of inadequate parking in his area. Councilman Perret arrived for the meeting, 7:40 P.M. Glenn Havel appeared favoring odd/even parking, with University providing parking for students. Mayor Vevera announced the public hearing on the proposed SNOW EMERGENCY ORDINANCE. Bill Wright & John Morrissey appeared. Public hearing was held on use of General Revenue Sharing monies of $913,625 for the FY80 proposed budget. Marilyn Nickelsburg, Pres. of Friends of the Children's Museum, and Lois Lunetta appeared. Mayor Vevera then announced one vacancy for a three-year term on the Governor Lucas Square Commission expiring on Feb. 7, 1981; and one vacancy for a three-year term on the Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CCDAR RAP]DS•DCS MOIfiCS Official Actions The City Manager requested that the resolutior January 23, 1979 awarding the contract for the Governor Street Page 3 bridge project be deferred for one week to see if something can be worked out. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to so defer the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-31, Bk. 53, pp. 74-76, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR FAUS PROJ. NO. M-4051(1)--81-52, AGREEMENT NO. 78 -F -040(A) (construction costs). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-32, Bk. 53, pp. 77-79, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR FAUS PROJ. NO. M-4051(2)--81-52, AGREEMENT NO. 78 -F -083(A) (right-of-way acquisition costs). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-33, Bk. 53, p. 80, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/SMALL CITIES PROGRAM PREAPPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $530,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT (Armory Area, along Ralston Creek between Harrison & Kirkwood). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt the resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to publish notice of intent to accept a proposal to purchase and redevelop Urban Renewal parcel -82 -lb, North Bay Constr. Co. Annette Lilly, Chrp. of DRC, presented the committee's concerns. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer the resolution indefinitely. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute & the City Clerk to attest an agreement with Johnson County/Municipal Civil Defense Agency, until after the next Civil Defense meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-34, Bk. 53, pp. 81-86, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE & THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13c OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LEAD AGENCY, AND THE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•Dr'. 1I0171rS Official Actions AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL January 23, 1979 EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 183, AND LOCAL 12, THE Page 4 UNION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1976 EDITION AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS by exempting publicly-owned open parking garages from certain requirements, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING HOUSING OCCUPANCY & MAINTENANCE CODE BY INCLUDING P. PARAGRAPH PROVIDING A CHECKLIST SUITABLE FOR USE BY TENANTS AND THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF THE RENTAL PROPERTY TO DETERMINE DEFICIENCIES EXISTING IN A RENTAL UNIT PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, 'le considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/3, Roberts, Balmer and Vevera voting 'no'. Roll call vote on Ifirst vote for passage, 4/3, on the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Erdahl & Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Balmer and Vevera. Rachael Dennis appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROB�ERRTu/JAS. VEVERA, MAYOR s�/A/B'BIE STO�LUSC)ITY CL�E�itted X79. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS- DES MO I lit INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING: JANUARY 18, 1979, at 7:25 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center, for budget discussion. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: deProsse, Roberts. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Vitosh, Jones, Helling TAPE-RECORDED ON REEL 79-3, Side 2, 28 -End. PARKS 6 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 28-850 Showalter, Hauber, Lee, Howell 6 Commissioners McLaughlin, Boutelle, Gilpin, Knight and Crumm present. Showalter outlined plane for the arboretum on 40 acres north of Hickory Hill Park. Plantings are received at no coat from other arboretums. Central Business Diet. Maintenance Discussion centered around who would be cleaning up trash on Washington St. 6 Plaza area, will businesses cooperate? University contracts out their work now, and contracting is not financially advantageous. The Chamber of Commerce will be discussing this issue at their meeting on Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Determination needs to be made on who takes care of the center of the Plaza and where to put trash from the 10' area. The City removes all the snow now up to the stores, and will probably have to continue to do so, so that chemicals will not be used on the bricks. Con4ensus of Council was that emphasis would be placed on trees and plantings maintenance, looking at alternatives for trash pickup with the Downtown Association, the Chamber of Commerce and Project Green. Seiberling, representing Project Green stated theyatrongly support adequate budgeting for trained personnel. Annual Tree Planting Program Hauber stated that previous consensus was to take care of the trees we already have, and noted that they are scraping the bottom to maintain these now; however; the staff could get a project together. Consensus of Council was to fund Level 2 of the Forestry -Nursery budget. Showalter suggested a long term project, dividing the town into sections. Recreation Lee advised that the expansion of outdoor activities included individual and staff ideas, a self-supporting plan with existing staff. Construction of restrooms, listed on pages 399-400, Gen. Revenue Sharing funds. Lee stated that relationships are better with Mark IV programs. Government Buildings Berlin advised that the roof still leaked making unsatisfictory working conditions. It was suggested that the Civic Center roof should not be level, but a pitch put on it. Berlin called attention to a new rubberized material. LIBRARY Eggers, Bezanson, Kirkman, Farber, Hyman, Ostedgaard, Moore 850-1700 an Ric erson present.(Board of Library Trustees 6 Library Director.) Answering a question, Eggers commented that in Iowa, compared to libraries our size, Iowa City does not stack up very well to the State 6 National Standards, because the collection is too small, however circulation is high. Re books per capita, Iowa City has about 60% of volumes necessary. They try not to duplicate the University Library collection. Because the University is here, Iowa City Library has to provide more services, because there are more library users. Chrm. Bezaneon outlined what will be transpiring in the next couple years. He commented that the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPT DS- 01, s. !Io111F5 ' �N Page 2 Informal Council January 18, 1979 success of the bond issue shows the feelings of the citizenry. Their work has been divided between three committ4es; a building committee, one focusing on equipment and interior of building, and a fund-raising committee. They have reduced their request by $12,000 (Level 3) as grants have been received , $6,000 to build the collection, and $16,000 to provide staffing to process the added collection. He explained the first phase of con- verting circulation to data processing. The computer, $144,000, (provided for in the bond issue) will replace the card catalog. The $77,000 grant request would provide for audio visual equipment. It was pointed out that the schools are more advanced in equipment than the Library. Proposed state & federai funding (page 318) was explained. Bezanson advised that in Level 3, no change in services is reflected, as they will have too much to do with the new library. They omitted the $12,100 costs for maintenance contract for computer services already contracted for from Levels 1 & 2. They will rewrite their package to deal with information on changes presented. The seven additional hours open would be four on Sunday and three on Thursday. Provision of tapes, film, art prints and records was discussed. Charges for services for other communities will be recalculated, to make sure it is what our own taxpayers are paying. PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 1800 -End Kraft, Schmeiaer, Vann & Glaves present. Berlin advised that the bikeway improvements in Level 4 of 4 in Dept. Adm. will be picked up in the CIP as Riverfront Comm. is requesting to do it. Council discussed present progress in Development Program, Involvement of BDI considered. City Mgr. proposed that the department come back with alternative organizational mechanisms for economic development programs. He indicated that there seemed to be no consensus on Council on what the City ought to be doing. Glaves mentioned that some data had been gathered relating to employment mix and tax base mix, information on strengths and weaknesses for the City. This could be submitted for Council discussion after the budget sessions. If a committee is formed, and if the magnitude of demands for stafftime are not reflected in Level 1, he will be back to Council. Meeting adjourned, 11:00 PM MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RArIDs•DrS 110n+rs INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING: JANUARY 22, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, deProsse, Vevera, Erdahl (1:40 PM), Perret (1:40 PM). Absent: Roberts. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 079-4, Side 1, 1 -End. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING & ZONING COMM. Schmeiser, Boothroy present. 1-290 Regency Gardens Part I Options for future street patterns in the area were discussed, de-emphasizing traffic thru to Benton. Steve Victor explained Southgate Dev. Co.'s plan for shopping center,office buildings and mixed housing units and its rela— tionship to the Bruce Orr development, & outlined the wet -bottom stormwater detention areas. Council discussed responsibility.for these areas. The plat .will be forwarded to the Parks & Recreation Comm. for their recommendation. AGENDA-COUNCILTIME 1. Amendment to FAUS contract, S. Gilbert St. Project. The formula has 290-650 changed, but as Iowa City is at the maximum contribution, the actual funding will not change. 2. City Mgr. Berlin explained why Item 07, agreement with AFSCME was needed. 3. Mutual Assistance Civil Defense resolution. Concerns of Councilmembers discussed. Mayor Vevera was asked to go back to the Committee, and rewrite the agreement along the lines discussed. deProsse will represent the view of other Councilmembers. 4. Perret suggested not adopting the resolution re Northbay Const. Co. & Parcel 82.1.b, until report from Design Review committee is received. Berlin noted that it was not likely that the developer would ask for city r -o -w. The Mayor noted that a majority of Councilmembers supported passage of the resolution. 5. Neuhauser questioned removal of parking which affects the elderly. Berlin advised making Doris Bridgeman aware of the problems. 6. Berlin pointed out that there would be no Snow Emergency Ord. for tomorrow's meeting, and that certain arterial streets would be posted by the Police Dept. for cleaning of snow, also some alleys so that refuse trucks could use them. Erdahl advised that there could be problems in Summit & Sheridan St. areas with removal of parking. Neuhauser suggested extending calendar parking to the West side of the river, (River & Grove Ste.) BUDGET DISCUSSION - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Vitosh & Jones present. 650 -End Administration-Plastino present. En>zineerin>t-Dietz present. Mass Transit -Mose present. Funding of SEATS explained. Staff to provide costs for extension of night service to midnight, the potential riders from areas of employment, & funding resulting from an in- crease in fare (5 cents). Differential rate for elderly was dis- cussed. Possible service to University Heights will be discussed Feb. 5th. Streets -Minter present. Level 3 is support of CIP, with MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAR CCOAR RAPIDS -9[S Rollins Page 2 Informal Council January 22, 1979 temporary work personnel to be hired. As 258 of complaints received are re alley problems, alternatives for projects to upgrade alleys were dis- cussed. Berlin advised that Prez. Carter had turned down Iowa's request for emergency snow removal funds. Traffic Engineering-Brachtel present. It will take 5 years to convert from paint to plastic markings, if the present installations are satisfactory. New railroad crossing materials will be used on the Sand Road crossing. The crossing with the highest automobile traffic is on Gilbert St. The Keokuk/Hwy. 6 project is to convert street lights to sodium vapor. Staff is pursuing funding for gates 6 crossings. Sewer -Boren present. Balmer suggested a raise in rates before the new plant is constructed so that there wouldn't be such a large one then. Plastino recommended considering it closer to construction time. He advised that the grant process is going very slowly. Water -Kron present. He pointed out that the number of water main breaks for 1978 was lower than for 1977. There are 6300 outside meters now. The oversize mains are a long range program suggested by Veenstra 6 Kimm. Refuse-Plastino. Neuhauser noted concerns with charging landfill fees for businesses, but supported a fee for refuse pickup. deProsse supported refuse fee. Several methods of charging were suggested. Erdahl supported a $1.50 fee. Neuhauser & Perret supported a fee if it decreased property tax. Balmer 6 Vevera did not support a fee. Recycling -Added Budget for recycling was noted. Savings at landfill noted. Market for paper or cans discussed.. Equipment Daley present. Daley explained the replace- ment process and reworking of specifications to extend the life of the vehicles, such as using heavy-duty axles. He pointed out that the one- man side -loaders are economical, and cannot be used for recycling pickup. Meeting adjourned, 5 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RnrIDS.Ors 'dORI[s INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING: JANUARY 24, 1979, 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room and later in the Council Chambers for budget discussions. Mayor Vevera presiding until 8:40 PM, Mayor Pro tem Balmer finishing the meeting. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Ferret, Roberts, Vevera. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Belling, Vitosh, Jones. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-4, Side 2, 22-2073. JOHNSON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Emil Brandt present. 22-150 Brandt answered several questions on the following subjects: Area Transpurtation Study, transit plan update, quality of planning in East Central Iowa RPC., funding from crime commission. There is 3.5%increase in budget request for Iowa City, altho the total budget is up 6%. HUMAN SERVICES STUDY Carol Spaziani & Pam Ramser present. 150-994 As Pam Ramser is the wife of Councilmember Erdahl, an opinion on conflict of interest was given by Asst. Atty. Bowlin, who advised that aldw therewas not a conflict of interest, there is an appearance of a conflict of interest, so Erdahl stated that after careful thought, he would abstain from voting on this issue. Spaziani outlined the present status of the Human Services program, advising that 14 service area profiles had been completed to establish a data base, and asked for a response from Council to their questions in cover letter sent 12/1/78. At a recent meeting with the committee, the four Johnson County Supervisors present did not have`a.high level of interest in funding for this project, however they endorsed the 3 -way program and budget review process. Mary Ann Volm was present for United Way, and presented a proposal as did Human Services�on the program broken down into three sub - packages. Spaziani noted that they could operate in either proposal. Concern was expressed that altho there was a lot of information, some evaluation should have been provided. Linda Schreiber, City representative] Harold Donnelly, County repre- sentative; & David Chancey, research assistant from Urban Regional Planning; and Pam Ramser, Human Needs Study contributed to the discussion. The City Manager was directed to meet with the Committee & Supervisors or representative to decide on key elements. Mayor Vevera advised that he was sick and would leave the meeting. Mayor Pro -tem Balmer presided for the rest of the meeting, 8:40 PM - 10:00 PM, which was held in the Council Chambers to make decisions on funding for the requests in Aid to Agencies. AID TO AGENCIES Aid & Alternative for Victims of Spouse Abuse -request was withdrawn 994-2073 Berlin's memo re Regional Service noted. Several questions surfaced regarding the regional program, so a discussion will be scheduled later. American Red Cross - no funding. Council had made a previous decision that tequesta not previously funded by Council would not receive funding. FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB LEDAR RAP IDS. Dr% PADIli I.S Page 2 Informal Council Babe Rut�aA`e January 24, 1979 Consensus to fund $1284. if questionnaire is returned. Boys Baseball —�_ Consensus to fund $1284. if questionnaire is returned.(7%) Friends of Childrene Museum Majority consensus to fund $2140. Girl's Softball (1%) Consensus to fund $1284.(7%) HERA No funding, as not previously funded by Council. Johnson CountZ Council on Agin_Doris Brid eman stated that she mistake in the funding request og sources of funding as their Chore Prasraskins for $19 800, had made Grant monies. Consensus to fund $19,800, not funded out OfThethe the Block ars seeking ' onor'` Youth Increase in salaries is because of the raise in minimum wage. Coensus was to fund $23,133. Vitosh explained that there was $33,400 in general revenue sharing funds not allocated, which could be used if Council exceeds the amount of $181,250 allocated to Aid to Agencies by the Staff. MECCA Altho it was pointed out that at one time (1972) Council had provided funds, the consensus was to not fund this program. PALS City Mgr. Berlin commented that the program was very effective and deserved consideration. Janet Martin advised that the of $4,000 from last year, which could be a salaryof Y hada carry-over $5,000. Consensus was to allow thiseandofth 1/2$13time persona Rabe victim Advocacy Chief Miller's comments were noted, and consensus was to fund $9,515. United Action for Youth Swaim present to were from 4% SX. Berlin noted that more program information was to judge the merit of the Salary raises also Judge of program and request for additional staffing, al funding of present programs, A majority of Councilmembers agreed 8 $30,000, and encouraged pursuance of an independent evaluation of $30, Willowcreek Nei hborhood Center Lee's comments on good working relation- ship noted.. Majority agreed on funding of $5615. Youth h� Consensus to fund $8,000. Johnson Count Re ional Plannin ommiseion Majority conaensu8 to fund $68,195. (not including Humeri Services) Crisis Center & Transient ProjZram Consensus to fund $5,000 & $2,500. osh sed at he total 80t$10,2631wouldhbe tallocatedfftomnRevenueapproved Sharing. Council agreed. totaled $191,513, Meeting adjourned, 10:00 pM, 8• Council MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -9U, nolllrs i� MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 22, 1979 9:04 A.M. ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM CIVIC CENTER COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT: OTHER PRESENT: Nusser, Orelup, Anderson Higdon None RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL NONE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF NONE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY ATTORNEY NONE SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION Bill Nusser presiding as chairman of the Commission. The Commission stated that there would be no comment on the memoran- dums from attorneys Hayek and Honohan regarding Ron Fort since the decision of the Commission has been appealed to the District Court. The Commission reviewed and discussed the memorandum dated 1-19-79 from attorney Bowlin regarding the open meetings statute. When oral interviews are held, applicants will be informed the meeting is open to the public unless the applicant signs the form requesting a closed session. Forms will be provided for the applicant to sign. Handling of test materials will not change as a result of the new statute. Higdon was instructed to place the announcement of the sergeant's examination in each police officer's mailbox in the Police Department and mail a copy to the Commission members along with the criteria for this promotion. "No applications will be accepted after the February 20 cutoff date" should be included on the announcement. Nusser will contact Chief Miller in regard to command staff input after oral interviews are conducted. Copies of Senate File 16 which relates to the publication of seniority lists and a letter from the Davenport Civil Service Commission indicating affirmative response to organizing and association of Iowa Civil Service Commissions were distributed. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEnAR RAPIDS•DE.S tI0f11Es X30 Y. jCivil Service Commission j January 22, 1979 Page 2 i The aformereCETAoemployeeehasuane beenLreferredttoethedLegaloseh Grant, Department for response. Meeting adjourned. Minutes prepared by June Higdon. I I 1 I I I j I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIOIRES RESOLUTION NO. 79-44 RESOLUTION TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT i i IOWA, i BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, that a Dancing Permit apersoniand at the following ed by law is hereby described to the following named p � locations upon his filing an application, having endorsed thereon the certificates of the proper city officials as to having complied with all regulations and ordinances, and having a valid Class "B" Beer Permit, to wit: Lorna K. Smith dba Smith and Company, 1210 Highland Court Roberts and seconded by Neuhcaauser It was moved by ted, and upon rol t ere that the Resolution as rea e a op were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x Balmer_ deProsse x 1 Erdah_ l x I Neuhaus sem_. x x — Perre�__ i Roberts x IVever_a x � Passed and approved this 6th day of February i 197 9 Mayor Attest:�� 1" city Clerk 23/ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES RESOLUTION NO. 79-45 i RESOLUTION TO REFUND BEER PERMIT WHEREAS, _ Friday's Corporation dba/ axx T.G.I. Friday's, 11 South Dubuque has surrendered Beer Permit No. 3590 expiring August 3, 1979 and requests a refund on the unused portion thereof, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that said beer permit be and the same is hereby cancelled, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant on the General Fund in the amount of $_150.00 , payable to Friday's Corporation for refund of Beer Permit No. 3590 It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Neuhauser that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer x deProsse x Erdahl x Neuhauser x Perret x Roberts x Vevera x Passed and approved this 6th day of February 19 79 I r� Mayor Attest: City Clerk D MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES 23 2 I 7L`E�). / RESOLUTION N0. 79-46 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1979, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1980. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that a Public Hearing be held in the Civic Center at 7:30 p.m., February 27, 1979, to permit any taxpayer to be heard for or against the proposed FY80 Budget for the year ending June 30, 1980. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of public hearing and the time and place thereof by publi- cation in the Iowa City Press -Citizen, a newspaper of general circulation in Iowa City, at least four (4) days before the time set for such hearing. It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Neuhauser that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Balmer X deProsse _x Erdahl x Neuhauser _x Perret x Roberts X Vevera Passed and approved this 6th day of February 1979. � . 44 CITY CLERK Ar �6kdl/O�resti MAYOR MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 233 410 Melrose Court Iowa City, Iowa 52240 January 23, 1979 Iowa City Council Members Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Council Members: Although the Planning and Zoning Commission placed more importance on 'H'acility,lt according to the Press Citizen I hope the Iowa City Council will find "safety" to be the moreRportantf cctor in deciding on the closure of Melrose Court. Three accidents have occurred in the last two weeks and the road is now so narrow that two'stardard size automobiles must creep past each other. The other day a car whizzed by and I, in my van with t;rz—_,• small children, drove up in the snow bank to get out of the way. The sidewalk is mostly as wide as one person's footsteps so groups of pedestrian commuters have taken to the street. Although this is hopefully an atypical winter, the spring thaw very often creates the same problems except that the cars go faster. We're not a "safety -valve" street to relieve pressure on Melrose Avenue. You don't need to use a "safety -valve" on Sunday when 19972 cars took Melrose Court or between 8 and 9 pm, when 109 vehicles used it on September 19, 1978. No one will have to go terribly far out of their way except residents of our area who are accustomed to using both access routes. Do we have to risk injury to life and property just because people think they can save a few minutes on a short out? We are pleased that the Planning and Zoning Commission favored widening Byington, but please note, a stop sign will not discourage hundreds of drivers who would rather stop at a sign than go to a traffic signal. No turns at Greenwood affects only the smallest group of drivers - those closest to our own neighborhood and not those who travel between Riverside and Melrose Avenue. Thank you very much for your time. Sincerely, Debra Wolraich :3q MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MornEs ?g .Trnnwiry 1.079 '106 Melrose Conri, Town r'i tv. Town Members of the Town. Oi'ty rrn ncil Civic (!enter Town City, Tows. Deur Conncilors: T am writing in reaction to 'the pnblished recom- mendations of the Planning and 7,oninff Commission for dealing with the traffic problem in the Melrose Court area. T believe that the Corimission still does not fully grasp the extent of the problem. `rhe recommen- dations which it has marle to the Council. will not change the fact that you are requiring.- this extremely narrow residential street, which was originally designed as a cul-de-sac, to perform the function of minor arterial street. If one had any doubts about the con- strictions of the street, one should observe the 1'.1:ash pick -nu truck try to fvet thronl!h, meeting on -coming traffic•,. Admittedly, the snot this year is unnsnnl, bet the si.tnati.on e,upllasi.zes the narroiniess of the street and the limitations it has when bearing the nresent amount of traf.fi.e. Very truly /fil,n irs, 'Ph omni linl r1r1r1rN -� 3S MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES 5j3 Brookland Park Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 January 25, 1979 City Council Members Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear City Council Members: As a resident of the Melrose Court area, I strongly urge the City Council Members to vote for the closure of Melrose Court. As indicated in the traffic study done by Dick Plastino in September, 1978, and as observed by anyone using Melrose Court, the high automobile usage of such a narrow street presents an extremely dangerous situation to both the area residents and others who use this street. I am very concerned for the safety of my :.3t grader who walks to Roosevelt School, for my husband who would like to ride his bicycle to work, and for all the many other children and adults who use this narrow residential street for walking and bicycling. The situation is made especially dangerous during winter months when piles of snow make the usable portion of the street even narrower. I realize closing Melrose Court would put additional traffic on other streets, but these are wider streets and are not strictly residential as is Melrose Court. And proposals made by the Planning and Zoning Commission, such as widening the intersection for eastbound traffic at Grand Avenue and Byington, should help alleviate any extra burden of traffic on other streets. I urge you to vote to close Melrose Court at the south end to protect the many walkers and bicyclists who use this very narrow, residential street. Sincerely yours, ,%� p�... ec'LGL LCL Dedra 0. Diehl MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110I17ES rIJ City of Iowa City MO,r,R5?ANOUM Date: January 31, 1979 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Jim Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Re: Parking on Grove Street As directed by chapter 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City this is to advise you of the following action. ACTION: Pursuant to chapter 23-234 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will direct that signs be placed upon the north side of Grove Street so as to prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This action will be taken on or shortly after 16 February 1979. COMMENT: This action is being taken to add Grove Street to the list of streets upon which parking prohibitions are being altered to enhance the City's ability to remove snow, etc. At the present time the south side of Grove Street has no parking anytime and the north side is uncontrolled. bdw3/13 ' NLE FEB 11979 J ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MORTES X37 RESOLUTION NO. 79-47 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PRELIKXHARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREm, pAN'1' 10 SE IT RESOLV=D BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the approval of the preliminary plat for Village Green, part 10 be granted With the following conditions; That the preliminary, plat be approved subject to U'Q s approval of the sewage detention facility. It Was moved by Roberts that theand user resolution as read be adopted and uponnrollded bcall ha ea were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT; Paned and approved this 6th day of February L979. —�iG'-creme CITY CLERK c MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101DES 1 1 i 11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MD vlES 444 /ffYl � FY '80 CDBG PROPOSED APPLICATION The City of Iowa City herein provides notice of the public hearing to be held: Tuesday, February 6, 1979 -- 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa r 1. The City Council plans to submit a fifth year application for Community Development Block Grant funds available under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. 1 2. A copy of the proposed Com -unity Development Block Grant application including activities to be carried out during the City's fiscal year 1980 will be available for public review from the Office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday beginning Wednesday, January 31, 1979. 3. Citizens may comment at the February 6 public l hearing or submit written comments to the City of Iowa City at the Office of the City Clerk until February 6, 1979. 4. Following the public hearing, the grant applica- tion will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Dated 26th day of January, 1979. /this ABBIE STOLFUS, City Cl k City of Iowa City, Iowa i 11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MD vlES 2y/ JORM MICROLAB 1979 COtVUNITY DUELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Approved and Submitted by: THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA CITY COUNCIL John Balmer Carol deProsse Clemens Erdahl Mary Neuhauser David Perret Glenn Roberts Robert Vevera, Mayor CITY MANAGER Neal Berlin DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Dennis Kraft COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS Curtis Purington, Chairperson (August 1977 to November 1978) George Swisher, Chairperson (November 1978 to present) Horace Amidon Pat McCormick Kent Braverman Pat Owens Irl Carter Roberta Patrick Eve Casserly Milo Pecina Mary Clark Patrick Tadlock Jim Hall Trudy Ward Loren Horton Community Development Block Grant Division Department of Planning and Program Development City of Iowa City, Iowa r _ - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I40INES I i I 7 i J I i _I J I J 1� 1 J i i I ' J 1979 COtVUNITY DUELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Approved and Submitted by: THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA CITY COUNCIL John Balmer Carol deProsse Clemens Erdahl Mary Neuhauser David Perret Glenn Roberts Robert Vevera, Mayor CITY MANAGER Neal Berlin DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Dennis Kraft COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS Curtis Purington, Chairperson (August 1977 to November 1978) George Swisher, Chairperson (November 1978 to present) Horace Amidon Pat McCormick Kent Braverman Pat Owens Irl Carter Roberta Patrick Eve Casserly Milo Pecina Mary Clark Patrick Tadlock Jim Hall Trudy Ward Loren Horton Community Development Block Grant Division Department of Planning and Program Development City of Iowa City, Iowa r _ - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I40INES T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S I. GENERAL INFORMATION Federal Assistance Standard Form (HUD 424) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Resolution Authorizing Application. . . . . . . . • • • • • • • ' • 2 Assurances (HUD 7068) . . . . • • • • • • • • ' ' ' ' ' ' ' 3 A-95 Review: State of Iowa Office for Planning and 7 Programming • • • • East CentrZ1 Iowa Council of Governments . . . . . . . 8 II. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PLAN SUMMARY Community Profile (HUD 7062) . . . . . . . • • • • • • • • • • • ' ' 9 Summary: Community Development and Housing Needs (HUD 7063). . . .13 Comprehensive Strategy (HUD 7064) 20 A. General Strategy. . . . . . . . • 21 B. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy. . • • • • ' ' 32 C. Community -wide Housing Strategy . . . • • • • • • • D. Strategy for Providing Community -wide Public Facilities" .36 E. Economic Development Strategy . • • • • • • • Map Showing Extent and Location of Low and Moderate •38 Income Persons ' ' ' ' ' ' Map Showing Extent and Location of Minority Group Residents . . . . 39 Map Showing Extent and Location of Substandard Housing. . 40 III. ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Project Summaries (HUD 7066) . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . • 43 Cost Summary (HUD 7067) . . . . • • • • • • • • • • • • 53 Maps Showing Location of Block Grant Funded Projects. . . . . . • .57 Iv. HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN Annual Housing Action Program (HUD 7095), . 62 •64 Survey of Housing Conditions (HUD 7091) . . . . . . . . • • • Housing Assistance Needs of Lower -Income Households (HUD 7092). . .83 Three Year Housing Program (HUD 7093) . . . . . • • • ' 86 General Locations for Proposed Housing (HUD 7094) . . . . • • • i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDS -DES 1101NE5 t COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ABSTRACT The City plans to continue several ongoing CDBG programs utilizing CDBG funds between July 1, 1979 and June 30, 1980 to complete these programs. Neighborhood revitalization programs will continue through upgrading of the housing stock (minimum housing code enforcement, housing rehabilitation), decreasing deterioration and blight due to flooding (Ralston Creek flood control) and encouraging energy conservation (heat loss identification, housing rehabilitation and winterization). Renovation of the old post office as a Senior Center will be continued, as well as planning for programs and services for the elderly community of Iowa City. Detailed area plans for three neighborhoods on the revised subdivision ordinance will provide additional data for decisions regarding implemen- tation of the Comprehensive Plan. Monitoring of contracts and design review of proposed construction in the downtown redevelopment area will continue until the project is successfully completed. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES OMB Aoaroval No. 29-RO218 424-101 R4enhd Ly OSA, FSTARVAua/� Moos.. amt ClreWir 04 — 1 IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101nES FEDERAL ASSISTANCE i APPLI• a. NUMBER 1, STATE A. nUNB[R GNrS APPLI• B -79 -HN -19-000 b. DATE TIONAPPUM TION IOENTI• 1. TYPE ❑ PREAPPLIGTION b. DATE Year non1A day DF ACTION ❑ APPLICATION CATION y�rr wnaG da 19 /9 3 3U ryER ASSIGNED 19 ❑ NOTIFICATION OF INTENT (OPQ Logan P(Ainn''t�aP• 60.1 ❑ RUM OF FEDERAL ACTION Skwb 1. LEGAL APPLICANT/RECIPIENT S. FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO. a. AppliwtRer City of Iowa City 42-600-4805 b. omealutiM WI L . C. SIMA/P.O. soPR0. 410 E. Washington Street a. NUMBER 1 4. 2 1118 b. TITLE d. city Iowa City '• D01gb I Johnson DRAM IF,.. I. Mete Iowa I. ZIP ewe: 52240 red" Community Development Y L Called Pwnn (Name, Catalog) Block Grant/Entitlemen �e llokphoo, No.) Neal Berlin - Grants Hold Harmless) E 7. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF APPLIUANra PROJECT L TYPE OF APPLICANT/RECIPIENT t MSMM H -Community Adlaa ABm[T B-Inimb4 I-N11u Fauulloml Im111Ww ([HCj Fifth Year Community Development C•Subntala �I m[bin Ylm TNM N-0thw (S"effv)I Block Grant Program i QUAV I -&teal OlnUlet 0-1 011111 PurpaN D�VI[t Ewln nPyroy'iak kltn Q 9. TYPE OF ASSISTANCE A•Bnlo Omni D-Ialuuan S-Suppbmeatel grant E-0thw Ealn aalws C•Loap Priam talk'(.) 106 AREA OF PROJECT IMPACT (NA." of .01". ,wwtk., Il. ESTIMATED NUM- IL TYPE OF APPLICATION Sktea, ak.I OF PO SONS A•Nw C•It"111" E'Aulmaptellaw Iowa City IDEA 47, 744 6 R,nwel D c`nllnantlan Ewtn approD lala kllar 11 PROPOSED FUNDING 11. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: 1L TYPE OF CHANGE (For lea or Jet) "Svwu Callan f-Othn ISP.eify)I a. FEDERAL $ 671,000 .00 a. APPLICANT b. PROJECT Iowa -1st distric Cit lDuration D-Datmliration APPLICANT .W E 0111llan a• STA{ •DD IL PROJECT START 17. PROTECT GATE 'oar wea4 fav DURATION Eetn app's d. LOW. .00 19 9 7 1 12 maath* Janak klkr(.) 0. OTN[R 264,500,Ip 1L ESTIMATED DATE TO YMr we." 4y 19. EXISTING FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER BE (AGENCY► 19 79 3 30 _ I. tmlL E aro 206 FEDERAL AGENCY TO NECUVE REQUEST (New. CGy, 11"U. RIP ods) 21. REMARKS ADDED Dc artment of Housine and Urban Development, Omaha_ Neh 6J;inr, 0 Yea M No 22. L Is 04 tad A q taoaledim end MIA, b. II rrqq.Ind by OMB OKnubt A -IS thin eoaalllullan w Mbmltled. Panama! b In. Nero• Ro.p.aea Yb Is YM pMPMNeltenfapNteatim an BW[UOM Merin, Is appropriate Arrinlhwnw ani all rats.' am atk[Me: 'Ponos allad,f THE baa gad nMd, 0111 deM.Ml W Neal State of Iowa Office of Planning APPLICANT dab autMlnF M IM lowraly bd1 gl and Programming CERTIFIES the aAlluot aM 1114 11PWHI 01110101YO) If Ma ❑ ❑ THAT► with the .rood amimnooe awbl- CO East Central Council of Governments gnu b aPprwd. 11 a. TYPED MME AND TIRE R 31011AMU L DATE SICKED 211. CERTIFYING year wow" 4p REPM IF SENTATIVE Neal G. Berlin City Mana 2A. AGLWY NAME 2L APPLIES- Toot, eaealA W TION RECEIVED IF 26 ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT 27. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 2L FEDERAL APPLICATION IDENTIFICATION M ADDRESS 30. FEDERAL GRANT IDENTIFICATION Sl. ACTION TAKEN SL FUNDING Year neawth day H. Year newts day STARTING E3 L AWARDED o. FEDERAL S .DO 11. ACTION DATE P- 19 DATE 19 L APPLICANT .00 1L CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMA• TION (Naw, ed NkPAoao aawher) ]L Year n.th day L RULCIED L STATE .00 L RMWM FOR ENDING DATE 19 1. LOCAL •00 17. REMARKS ADDED AMENDMW L OTHER .00 13 d. DUEMED I. TOTAL 11 •00 0 L WITHDRAWN [1 Yen ONO 1L a. H tnUnl oboe MIM, eaJ mmenb Iwel,d Iwm [6111. Anu.n pan nn• b. FEDERAL AGENCY A-95 OFFICIAL UdoM. 11 yea mFanu k ba odu NnlUone d Part 1, OIt6 Olwubr A-96, (Nan, ad I.101hoo, goal FEDERAL AGENCY II Ma boa w b Mly waM. A -0S ACTION 424-101 R4enhd Ly OSA, FSTARVAua/� Moos.. amt ClreWir 04 — 1 IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101nES 1 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $935,500 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, is an eligible unit of general local government authorized to file an application under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and, WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, has prepared an application for federal assistance with a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $935,500; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, has provided the residents of the community with opportunities to participate in the application's development; and, r WHEREAS, the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, believes that the public interest will be served by filing said application with the United States government; i NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the City Manager of Iowa City be and he is hereby directed to file with the United i States Department of Housing and Urban Development an application for federal assistance under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized and directed �I to provide the necessary understandings and assurances required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development in connection with said application, specifically assurances contained in HUD form 7068 (6-78); and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is designated as the Chief Executive Officer and as the representative of the applicant to act in connection with the j application and to provide such additional information as may be required. j - It was moved by and seconded by _ that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: _ Balmer deProsse _ Erdahl = Neuhauser � Ferret _ Roberts Vevera Passed and approved this day of 1979, - Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk REC:;11'ED & 4".: BY THE LEGAL D&PART6f&NT /-� 6-79 lyly- 2 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Grants Program Assurances i The applicant hereby assures and certifies thatt (a) It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant, and to execute the proposed program. (b) Its governing body has duly adopted or passed as an official act a reso- lution, motion or similar action authorizing the filing of the application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing authorizing and the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional informa- tion as may be required. (c) It has complied with all the requirements of OMB Circular No. A-95 as modified by 24 CFR i 570.310 and that either: (1) Any comments and recommendations made by or through clearinghouses are attached and have been considered prior to submission of the application; or ...' (2) The required procedures have been followed and no comments or recommenda- tions have been received. (d) Prior to submission of its application, the applicant has: J (1) Prepared a written citizen participation plan, which: (1) Provides an opportunity for citizens to participate in the development of the application, encourages the submission of views and particularly Ow _proposals, providesefor timely9responses torthedproposalsisubmitted, andnschedules ad ehearings at times locations and which permit broad participation; (ii) Provides citizens with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for pr000sed community development and housing activities, the range of activities that be may undertaken, and other important program require- ments[ I (iii) Provides for public hearings to obtain the views of citizens on commu- nity development and housing needs; and ? community Provides citizens with an opportunity to submit comments concerning the developmperformance of the applicant. J(2) Followed this plan in a manner to achieve full participation of citizens in development of the application. The applicant shall also follow this plan to achieve full citizen participation in i all other stages of the program. J (e) Its chief executive officer or other BUD: officer of applicant approved by (1) Consents to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 insofar as the provisions of such Act apply to 24 CFR 570; (2) Is authorized and consents on behalf of the applicant and himself accept the jurisdiction to of the Federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of his responsibilities as such an official. 3 Page 1 or 4 HUD -7068 (6-78) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES (f) The Community Development Proqram has been developed so as to give maxi- _ mum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low- and moderate -income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. (The requirement for this certification will not preclude the Secretary from approving an application where the applicant certifies, and the secretary deter- mines, that all or part of the Community Development Program activities are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specifically explained in the application in accordance with 5570.302(f).) (g) It will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines and require- ments of OMB Circular No. A-102, Revised, and Federal Management Circular 74-4 as they relate to the application, acceptance, and use of Federal funds under 24 CFR 570. IN It will administer and enforce the labor standards requirements set forth in 24 CFR 570.605 and HUD regulations iusued to implement such requirements. (i) It will comply with all requirements imposed by HUD concerning special requirements of law, program requirements, and other administrative requirements, approved in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-102, Revised. _ (j) It will comply with the provisions of Executive Order 11296, relating to evaluation of flood hazards and Executive Order 11288 relating to the prevention, control, and abatement of water pollution. (k) It will require every building or facility (other than a privately owned residential structure) designed, constructed, or altered with funds provided ,,,, under 24 CFR 570 to comply with the "American Standard Specifications for Making Buildings and Facilities Accessible to, and Usable by, the Physically Handicapp- ed," Number A -117.1-R 1971, subject to the exceptions contained in 41 CFR 101- 19.604. The applicant will be responsible for conducting inspections to insure compliance with these specifications by the contractor. (1) It will comply with: (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L, 88-352), and the regu- lations issued pursuant thereto (24 CFA Part 1), which provides that no person in the United States shall on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise sub- jected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the applicant receives Federal financial assistance and will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this assurance. If any real property or structure there- on is provided or imoroved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the applicant, this assurance shall obligate the applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which the real property or structure is used for a purpose for which the Federal financial assistance is extended, or for another purpose .involving the provision of similar , services or benefits. (2) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Pub. L. 90-284), as amended, administerinq all programs and activities relating to housing and community development in a manner to affirmatively further fair housing; and will take action to affirmatively further fair housing in the sale or rental of housing, - the financing of housing, and the provision of brokerage services. (3) Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and the regulations issued pursuant thereto (24 CFR Part 570.601), which provides that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, be excluded from participation in, be renied the benefits of, or be sub- jected to discrimination under, any proqram or activity funded in whole or in part with funds provided under 24 CFR 570. — 4 page 2 of 4 IIUD..7005 (6-75) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 14) Executive Order 11063 on equal opportunity in housing and nondiscrimina- tion in the sale or rental of housing built with Federal assistance. (5) Executive Order 11246, and the regulation: issued pursuant thereto (24 CFR Part 130 and 41 CPR Chapter 60), and Section 4(b) of the Grant Agreement, which provides that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in all phases of employment during the Performance of Federal or federally assisted construction contracts. Contractors and subcontractors on Federal and federally assisted construction contracts shall take affirmative action to insure fair treatment in employment, upgrading, demo- tion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training and apprenticeship. (m) It will comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, requirinq that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be given to lower-income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to eligible business concerns which are located in, or owned in substantial part by, persons residing in the area of the project. (n) It will: (1) To the qreatest extent practicable under State law, comply with Sections 301 and 302 of Title III (Uniform Real Property Acquisition Policy) of the Uni- form Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and will comply with Sections 303 and 304 of Title III, and HUD implementing instruc- tions at 24 CFR Part 42; and (2) Inform affected persons of their rights and of the acquisition policies and procedures set forth in the regulations at 24 CFR Part 42 and 5570.602(b). (o) It will: (1) Comply with Title II (Uniform Relocation Assistance) of the Uniform Relo- cation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and HUD imPlementinq requlations at 24 CFA Part 42 and 5570.602(a), (2) Provide relocation payments and offer relocation assistance as described In Section 205 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act to all persons displaced as a result of acquisition of real property for an activity assisted under the Community Development Block Grant program. Such payments and assistance shall be provided in a fair and consistent and equitable manner that insures that the relocation process does not result in different or separate treatment of such persons on account of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or source of income; (3) Assure that, within a reasonable period of time prior to displacement, comparable decent, safe and sanitary replacement dwellings will be avallable to all displaced families and individuals and that the range of choices available to such persons will not vary on account of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or source of income; and (4) Inform affected persons of the relocation assistance, policies and proce- dures set forth in the regulations at 24 CFR Part 42 and 24 CFR 570.602(a). (p) It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for Private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business, or other ties. page 3 of 4 HUD -7068 (6-78) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DES IIORIrs (q) It will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act which limits the politictl activity of employees. (r) It will give HUD and the Comptroller General through any authorized representatives access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the qrant. (s) It will insure that the facilities under its ownership, lease or supervi- sion which shall be utilized in the accomplishment of the program are not listed on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) list of Violating Facilities and that it will the or of the EPA Office ooffFederralfActivities pindicating communication afacility mtohbe 0used tin the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA. (t) It will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973. Pub. L. 93-234, 87 Stat. 975, approved December 31, 1973. Section 103(a) required, on and after March 2, 1974, the purchase of flood insurance in communities where such insurance is available as a condition for the receipt of any Federal financial assistance for construction or acquisition purposes for use in any area, that has been identi- fied by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an area having special flood hazards. The phrase "Federal financial assistance" I ncludes any form of loan, grant, guaranty, insurance payment, rebate, subsidy, disaster assistance loan or grant, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance. (u) It will, in connection with its performance of environmental assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470), Executive Order 11593, and the Preservation of Archeological and Historical Data Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1, et. sea.) by: (1) Consultina with the State Historic Preservation Officer to identify properties listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of His- toric Places that are subject to adverse effects (see 36 CFA Part 800.8) by the proposed activity, and (2) complying with all requirements established by HUD to avoid or mitigate adverse effects upon such properties. Page 4 of 46 HUD -7068 (6-78) / MICROFILMED BY JORM MIOROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT I, NAME OF APPLICANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PLAN SUMMARY COMMUNITY PROFILE B-7 -HN-19-0005 7. PEIIIOD OF APPLICABILITY E'1jD O7IQInEI /Every fires Y"MI From:_ 7/1/79 TO: 0/30/80 ❑AEYIIIo ❑AmEndmEnt W_4 COMMUNITY PROFILE Iowa City ie a midwaot@rn community with a population totalling 47,744. The community was originally platted in 1839 and it is therefore not surprising that 40% of the existing housing stock was built prior to 1940. The chief natural feature of the City is the Iowa River which meanders through the City and is fed by numerous creeks. As development has increased, runoff into these creeks has become an ever greater problem, and the periodic flooding of Ralston Creek in particular demands community development attention. Another dominant feature of Iowa City is the University of Iowa which, with its current enrollment of 22,990 students, strongly influences the character of the community. These statements provide a general overview of Iowa City's profile. A more detailed description of population and income characteristics, as well as economic and housing conditions, are presented below. POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS 1. Population Growth - The community's population has increased 497.7 percent since 1900, compared to the national population percentage change of 178.0 percent. The University's growth has had a major impact, for example between 1960 and 1970 enrollment doubled. The affect of this fast population growth was vividly felt when the demand for hc.using exceeded the supply. 2. Population Age - The 1974 Census reported age distribution as follows: children aged 0-14, 17.7 percent; young adults and students aged 15-34, 58.0 percent; middle-aged adults aged 35- 64, 17.9 percent; and senior citizens aged 65 and over, 6.3 percent. 3. Population Mobility - High mobility is a predominant characteristic of Iowa City. In 1970, only 27 percent of the population five years or older were residing in the same house as in 1965. During that same period 63 percent of the population migrated into or out of the city. 4. Minorities - Consistent with state-wide population patterns, the minority population in Iowa City is small. In 1970, only 2.2 percent of the population were classified as other than White. The Black population is the largest minority group in the city and has been growing steadily since 1940. In 1974, 56 percent of the Black population (388) were University students. 5. ,ectal Population Groups - Because of the unique services available in IF City, many groups of individuals with special 9 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES ?IDIREs needs have located here. An above-average number of handicapped individuals reside in the city, because of available education and health resources, i.e. 15 percent of _. the city population versus 13.8 percent in the state. An above- average number of transients, including those drawn to Iowa City for welfare health care, require temporary accommodations. A relatively low proportion of Iowa City population is married, and an increased number of female -headed households exist, i.e. 7.9 percent in the city versus 7.3 percent in the state. INCOME AND EMPLOYMENT CHARACTERISTICS The Iowa City median income ($9,942) was higher in 1970 than the state median family income ($9,018). However, when compared to other cities in Iowa having populations over 10,000, Iowa City's median family income was among the lowest. Among the 9,666 Iowa City families counted in 1970, 692 families (7.2 percent) representing a total of 2,091 persons were considered as having an income below the poverty level. They included 116 families headed by a woman and 101 by a person 65 years old or older. Between 1950 and 1970, the number of families in the lower income groups decreased substantially, while there were very large increases in the higher income groups. In 1970, a large portion, 53.6 percent, of the Iowa City labor force was employed in "white collar" jobs. (This was considerably higher than the national average of 48.3 percent). Although women represented 69 percent of the white collar workers, only 38.5 percent of the professional, technical and managerial workers were women; 68.7 percent of the clerical and sales work workers were women. An example of the higher than average number of professionals in the community can be seen when realizing that 690 medical doctors and 72 dentists reside in the community. 10 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I401fi ES IOWA CITY FAMILY INCOME 1970 NUMBER OF % FAMILIES % ALL FAMILY INCOME RANGE FAMILIES COUNTED INCOME ACCRUED Less than $5,000 1,787 18.0 4.88 $5,000-$9,999 3,082 31.9 20.33 $10,000-14,999 2,723 28.1 29.04 $15,000-24,999 1,589 16.4 28.06 $25,000-49,999 452 4.7 14.97 $50,000 & over 41 .4 2.71 Total 9,674 100.0* 100.00* *Percents do not add due to rounding. Among the 9,666 Iowa City families counted in 1970, 692 families (7.2 percent) representing a total of 2,091 persons were considered as having an income below the poverty level. They included 116 families headed by a woman and 101 by a person 65 years old or older. Between 1950 and 1970, the number of families in the lower income groups decreased substantially, while there were very large increases in the higher income groups. In 1970, a large portion, 53.6 percent, of the Iowa City labor force was employed in "white collar" jobs. (This was considerably higher than the national average of 48.3 percent). Although women represented 69 percent of the white collar workers, only 38.5 percent of the professional, technical and managerial workers were women; 68.7 percent of the clerical and sales work workers were women. An example of the higher than average number of professionals in the community can be seen when realizing that 690 medical doctors and 72 dentists reside in the community. 10 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I401fi ES Blue collar workers comprise 36.4 percent of the Iowa City work force; 31 percent of these workers are women. 67.7 percent of the blue collar workers were household workers, service workers and laborers, and 32.3 percent were craftsmen, firemen, and operatives. The University of Iowa was the largest employer in 1970, employing more than one-third of the working population, and thus playing an important role in determining the level and character of Iowa City employment. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS There are two major topics that must be considered when reviewing the economic condition of the city. First, the job market and rate of unemployment and secondly, the city's need to levy taxes in order to supply demanded services must be considered. The table below indicates the total labor force in Iowa increased almost 100% between 1950 and 1970 with some variation in job opportunities. Figures are approximate based on U.S. Census of i population 1970. One characteristic of Iowa City's economy is that both production wages and payroll/employees tend to be lower than the state average because of its highly productive, over -qualified, labor supply, and the imbalance of available jobs. i Unemployment in Iowa City has remained generally low compared to na- tional figures, however there has been a gradual increase in unem- ployment from 1.2% in 1950 to 1.7% in 1960 and 2.8% in 1970. Because of the dominance of the University of Iowa both as an employer and as the owner of a large percentage of City property (50% J of Iowa City land is tax-free property), Iowa City must levy high property taxes in order to supply quality services demanded by citizens. Iowa City property owners therefore bear a high tax burden since these tax dollars must pay for services for the whole city. HOUSING CONDITIONS The Iowa City housing market is characterized by very low (1 percent in 1975) vacancy rates for rental housing; relatively high housing costs; single family dwellings which have been converted into multi - 11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES ianlMEs LABOR FORCE AND EMPLOYMENT Total Manufac- Wholesale/ Professional Labor Force turine Retail Related Services I.C. 1950 10,960 4.5% 21% 43% I.C. 1960 14,490 7% 15.5% 52% I.C. 1970 20,620 6.5% 19% 55% U.S. 1970 80,051,046 25.9% 20.1T 42%% One characteristic of Iowa City's economy is that both production wages and payroll/employees tend to be lower than the state average because of its highly productive, over -qualified, labor supply, and the imbalance of available jobs. i Unemployment in Iowa City has remained generally low compared to na- tional figures, however there has been a gradual increase in unem- ployment from 1.2% in 1950 to 1.7% in 1960 and 2.8% in 1970. Because of the dominance of the University of Iowa both as an employer and as the owner of a large percentage of City property (50% J of Iowa City land is tax-free property), Iowa City must levy high property taxes in order to supply quality services demanded by citizens. Iowa City property owners therefore bear a high tax burden since these tax dollars must pay for services for the whole city. HOUSING CONDITIONS The Iowa City housing market is characterized by very low (1 percent in 1975) vacancy rates for rental housing; relatively high housing costs; single family dwellings which have been converted into multi - 11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES ianlMEs i space; and fairly low density development of both apartments and single family dwellings throughout the city. According to the 1970 U.S. Bureau of Census figures, 54 percent of approximately 15,500 of Iowa City housing units were renter -occupied and new construction had not kept pace with the population growth. Since 1970, permits have been issued for 2,135 multifamily units, 220 duplexes, and 1,625 single family units. This increase in the amount of housing has been partially offset by the demolitions due to urban renewal, construction of the new post office, and removal of the University's Stadium Park and Templin Park housing. A 1975 survey showed 1,282 (8 percent) housing units in Johnson County were overcrowded (using HUD standard 1.01 persons per room). In addition a high percentage had code violations with 1,088 (7%) lacking some or all plumbing facilities. (Iowa City has approximately 65% of the Population of Johnson County). An Exterior Building Condition Survey (August 1977) of most of the N older portions of the City indicated that 65% of the structures were in sound condition, 31% have minor deficiencies, 3.8% have major deficiencies and 0.16% should be demolished. Because of diverse housing priorities (for example some University professors seek out historically prominent structures in older neighborhoods for housing) few blighted neighborhoods have developed. Instead there are spots of blight and deterioration scattered throughout the City. The periodic flooding of Ralston Creek and sewer surcharging have caused deterioration of some neighborhoods along the creek. Many large older houses have been subdivided to provide apartment units Close to the University. This provides much needed rental housing but does create some problems in maintenance of the housing stock. Absentee landlords permit some structures to deteriorate, and renters in general do not have the commitment to upkeep of the neighborhood common to families in owner -occupied single family dwellings. Data Sources: U.S. Bureau of the Census 1970; Iowa City ompre endue Plan for Land Use, Traffic Ways and Community Facilities (1978); Iowa City Plan Reports on: Population (1977), Housing (1977), Economics (1977); Iowa City Plan: People's Guide and Survey Results; Survey of Exterior Building Conditions, Department Of Community Development, 1977; Iowa Department of Job Service; Iowa Labor Market; Neighborhood Meetings 1976-77. 12 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110I1JES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PLAN SUMMARY SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS I From: 7/1/79 _ To: 6/30/80 City Of GO Original ffwry Thm V"") O Rwidon 0Am.ndment COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS As indicated by the factors presented in the community profile, Iowa City has many community development and housing needs. Some of the neighborhoods are deteriorated, others are showing a steady decline. The housing stock is mixed with considerable disinvestment in structures by absentee landlords; and there are problems caused by creek flooding. Economically the City is overdependent on the University of Iowa for employment opportunities and has a very low property tax base because a large porportion of the land is tax-exempt. A. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION NEEDS The oldest, central portion of Iowa City (as outlined in the CDBG Project Area map, page 58) includes the area of the City most in need of revitalization. The downtown was initially identified for redevelopment, and this need has been largely met (Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14). The rest of the i designated CDBG area consists of residential neighborhoods with a mixture of old and new housing. Almost all of Iowa City's 19th century houses are in this area, with most other single family homes dating back to before 1940. As the University of Iowa has expanded, some of these neighborhoods have changed to accomodate student demand for housing, particularly close to the University. Neighborhood Decline Because of a change in the character of these neighborhoods there has been considerable decline. Absentee landlords and a — very rapid turnover of student renters have resulted in deterioration of houses and yards. An increase in the number of cars has created traffic and parking problems, and the rapid turnover of residents has made for an unstable community. Flooding An added problem in much of the area is the flooding threat from Ralston Creek. Three serious floods in the past eighteen years have caused substantial property damage and contributed to the blight of some neighborhoods. Housing Whereas housing studies indicate considerable deterioration, housing. in most of the area can still be rehabilitated. It should be noted, however, that as older homes change ownership, perceptive developers have assembled parcels to build demanded centrally located apartments thus further altering the character of the neighborhood. 13 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DF.S MOIRES Rehabilitation and Site Improvements Because the CDBG program area is the home of the majority of Iowa City's population of low and moderate income residents, and because many property owners do not have the financial means to rehabilitate their homes, there is a need for both technical and financial assistance to preserve the existing housing stock, upgrade deficient housing units before they become unsalvageable and prevent further expansion of deteriorated areas. In addition, in order to maintain a viable residential environment, it is necessary to upgrade and revitalize some neighborhoods through site improvements. Such improvements would help to arrest and reverse the incipient decline, as well as provide incentives for private investment in the neighborhoods. Public investment in facilities such as sidewalks, streets, alleys and neighborhood parks is needed to improve substandard conditions and to enhance the neighborhood environment. Such improvement in turn will make the neighborhoods attractive to home owners with families whose presence is important to the vitality and stability of the area. Acquisition/Rehabilitation for Additional Services There is also a need to rehabilitate housing in the CDBG area, where the present owners are unable or unwilling to do so. The City can preserve these structures with public intervention and acquisition. After rehabilitation, the houses can be used to address other pressing human needs in the City such as providing shelters for victims of spouse abuse or providing structures to be rented in the Section 8 Existing Program. Comprehensive Target Neighborhood Improvement In a few areas of Iowa City, a comprehensive strategy of improvements is needed to promote stabilization. One such area is the one located along the lower reaches of Ralston Creek. Because of periodic flooding, tenure in the neighborhood is characterized by small businesses which regularly change use -' (one building housed a Chinese food store, fast food restaurant, and insurance office at various times from 1976- " 1978) and miscellaneous remaining housing accomodating low _. income residents. The flooding problems of Ralston Creek are too complex and costly for the private market to overcome alone. A comprehensive strategy and public assistance are needed. Energv Conservation The current situation of dwindling of fossil fuel supplies and the rising cost of fuel is a national problem which is likely to become more severe over the next decade. The impact of this 14 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES blOUIES I problem is particularly severe upon low and moderate income families and those with fixed incomes, who are forced to spend an increasing amount of their family budget for heating, and to a lesser extent cooling. Although individuals are anxious to conserve energy, they often to not have the accurate information on the most effective means of insulating and weatherproofing their houses. Thus, there is a need for a program of heat loss identification for homes and the dispersal of information on energy conservation. 15 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MINES B. COMMUNITY -WIDE HOUSING NEEDS Need for new Construction During the last 15 years, University growth and the growth in general population have had a direct impact on the availability of suitable housing units in Iowa City. Precise statistics are scarce, however, there is evidence that the private market has not been able to keep pace with the demand for housing in Iowa — City. In 1974, vacancy rates were as low as 2.18 percent including rental and owner -occupied housing and in 1975 the rental vacancy rate alone was 0.98 percent. The problems _ generated by such a tight market are many -- overcrowding, substandard conditions, housing deterioration, rapid conversion to multi -family units, and overpayment (paying more than 25 percent of household income for rent). A very low vacancy rate points specifically to a need for increasing the supply of housing through new construction. HUD has estimated that 1,000 or more new units in Iowa City would be necessary in order to balance supply and demand. Need for Upgrading Existing Stock 1. In view of the high cost of new housing and the relative lack of vacant developable land, preservation of the existing housing stock increases in importance. Most housing in Iowa City was built before 1940. A 1977 survey of exterior housing conditions conducted in the central portion of Iowa City showed 32 percent to be structurally deficient. Continual flooding of Ralston Creek has aggravated deteriorating housing conditions and the high cost of repairs presents many owner -occupants and small property landlords from making repairs despite the need for upgrading existing structures, both rental and owner -occupied. Need for Housing Subsidies According to 1970 Census data, roughly 35 percent of the households in Iowa City had inadequate housing conditions as specified by HUD (overcrowding, overpaying, or lack of plumbing). Eighty-five percent of these were also lower income households. Although housing conditions have improved since 1970, substantial problems still exist. One thousand, three hundred lower income renter households currently require housing assistance. This represents 76 percent of all of the - need in the renter household category. While the needs of homeowners for housing assistance are less, they are concentrated among elderly households who are living on fixed incomes. Those rental subsidies and construction subsidies are required to provide suitable housing for lower income households. 16 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Meed to Plan for Housing Development Changing land uses, Ralston Creek flooding, housing conversions and the increase in density experienced in some neighborhoods are factors which have generated pockets of substandard housing within neighborhoods. in the "Armory last ten For instance, Neighborhood" area, commercial uses have increased over the years. Some families cannot afford to move from the area, yet because of periodic flooding there are few incentives for owners to maintain or improve their properties. In addition to providing housing units, there is a need to plan on a long- term basis for housing development and efficient utilization of community facilities. Analysis of adequate areas for housing development is essential to create stable neighborhoods and to minimize housing loss through negative impacts of mixed uses. Need to •_•• ��_� �u���mumcles and A encies Iowa city is the largest city in the count functions as part of a larit ger urban area. There is however, ned to coordinate housing planning efforts with surrounding communities and area -wide planning agencies in order to provide better housing throughout the area. Due to local conditions, programs for perspective lower incomehomeowners are difficult to implement in Iowa City. The options for addressing this problem are greater in smaller communities which qualify for FmHA programs. Likewise, Iowa City has management capabilities for existing housing programs and j expertise in housing rehabilitation programs which it shares with other communities and county staff In order to provide a t high level of housing assistance in the area and to address interjurisdictional housing problems, there is a need to coordinate resources with other communities. _! Need to Monitor Impacts of Program Development I In addition to planning for city-wide housing development, there is a need to monitor the effectiveness of ongoing housing programs to prevent impaction of lower income households and unfair housing low income income households and unfair housing i practices, and to ensure increased choice opportunities for lower income households. of housing 17 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 11011JES C. COMMUNITY NEEDS PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS Citizen surveys carried out in connection with the City's Comprehensive Plan indicated that meeting the needs of the elderly is one of the major concerns of citizens. Services and programs for the elderly are currently physically at scattered locations throughout Iowa City. Some types of services are provided only by one agency, others are duplicated between agencies. Funding for agencies is limited and variable, and many needs of the elderly are not being met or being met inadequately. The building currently housing some of the services for the elderly (SEATS, Meals on Wheels, Council on Aging, Johnson County Helath Department) is structurally substandard and poorly located. A centrally located building which can house a majority of the services for the elderly has been acquired; the building now needs to be remodeled to serve the elderly. In addition a coordinated program involving the elderly and service providers needs to be established to insure the best possible planning for space allocation and programs to be carried out in the Senior Center. ID MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOINES D. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEEDS. Iowa City's tax base is heavily weighted toward residential lots and buildings. Almost 70% of the total taxable values are residential (as compared to 55% for Cedar Rapids, a neighboring city) with approximately 23% property tax income from mercantile lots and buildings and 8% from industrial and manufacturing lots and buildings. This places a heavy tax load on the Iowa City property owners. In addition, approximately 50% of Iowa City land is tax-exempt (mostly state owned) which means that the rest of the land must provide most of the City's revenues. An economic development program to increase the City's industrial and commercial tax base is therefore needed. Until now the rapid expansion of the University of Iowa has provided much of the economic growth of the City, largely through professional and related jobs. Now that University growth has stabilized and a possible decline in enrollment is projected, an economic development program is also essential to insure adequate job opportunities in Iowa City. Data Sources for Community Development and Housing Needs Section: Iowa City Comprehensive Plan for Land Use, Trafficways and Com- munity Facilities (1978); Iowa City Plan reports on Housing (1977), Economics (1977), Community Facilities (1977); Rental Housing Survey (1975); Survey of Exterior Building Conditions (1977); Sidewalk Report (1976); Sidewalk Report (1976); Committee on Community Needs (1976-1978); Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee (1976-1978); Neighborhood Meetings (1977-78); 1970 Census Special Cross -tabulations from EMAD (1974 and 1978). 19 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•OES MOINES Form APPro"d OMB No. 63•RI619 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT1. NAME OF APPLICANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PLAN SUMMARY Cit of Iowa Cit COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY 2. APPLICATION GRANT NUMBER L J Urlglnel fEwry TAw Ywn) From: 7/1/79 To: 6/30/80 []Revision ❑Amendment COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR SOLVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTUS NEEDS A. GENERAL STRATEGY. In this the fifth and last year of Iowa City's hold harmless CDBG funding, the community development strategy will continue to ad- dress the basic areas of need identified and prioritized throughout the program as follows: 1. Neighborhood improvement programs have been the focus of a major portion of the City's commmunity development strategy. In 1977 the City Council designated the central portion of Iowa City as the COBG Neighborhood Improvement Project Area (See map p. 58), This area provides residences for a large proportion of the City's low and moderate income persons and, because of age and use the neighborhood has many community development needs (See "Needs" Section of this proposal.). The major objectives to be accomplished in this area are: the elimination of slums and blight, prevention of further deterioration (particularly through flooding), conservation and upgrading of the housing stock, upgrading and revitalization through site improvements, and elimination.of conditions detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens. 2. The needs of elderly and handicapped citizens were given high priority by both citizens and the City Council. An architectural barrier removal program has been carried out during the past three years and a Senior Center has been acquired and will be rehabilitated and programmed to coordinate services and opportunities for the elderly in Iowa City. 3. A Comprehensive Plan for Iowa City was prepared with COBG funding during the past three years and was adopted by the Iowa City Council in May 1978. Further research and planning are necessary for implementing the Comprehensive _ Plan and are important for future decisions in the development and redevelopment of neighborhoods. Such activities include detailed area plans for three Council delineated older neighborhoods, and development of a new subdivision ordinance. c MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES B. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGY AREA In 1977 the City Council designated the central portion of Iowa City as the CDBG Neighborhood Improvement Project Area (see map p•58)• During the past three years the following programs have been carried out in this area: housing rehabilitation, mininum housing code enforcement, neighborhood site improvement, Ralston Creek flood control, architectural barrier removal, energy conservation through heat loss reduction in homes and downtown redevelopment. Some of these programs will continue during the fifth year of CDBG funding, hopefully concurrently with CDBG funding through the Small Cities Program. Other projects will be essentially completed by FY80 (neighborhood site improvements, architectural barrier removal and downtown redevelopment). In order to continue the process of revitalizing the CDBG project area, ensuring the conservation of housing stock and assisting low and moderate income persons to reduce heat loss from their homes, the following programs will be continued in FY80: minimum housing code enforcement, housing rehabilitation, energy conservation, and Ralston Creek flood control. In addition, a small portion of the CDBG project area is being targeted for intensive improvements under the Small Cities Program. This area known as the lower Ralston Creek neighborhood j is one of the most seriously blighted areas in the City. Most of the area lies in the flood plain of Ralston Creek and much of the deterioration of structures in the area is due to the frequent flooding of the creek. For this reason improvements in the area have not been undertaken to date. With Ralston Creek improvements upstream now underway (CDBG program 1976-1980) a concerted effort in this downstream area becomes feasible. y a, b PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS MINIMUM HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT The continuing goal of this program is to monitor the physical quality of housing units within the central corridor of the City - to insure that the accomodations are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition in accordance with all the applicable codes and ordinances. Program Objectives: The established program objectives in the Rousing Code Enforcement Program are as follows: 1. To systematically inspect each renter -occupied dwelling unit within the project area for violations of the Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code. 21 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES II0IRCS 2. To inspect owner -occupied single family dwelling units on a complaint basis, by request or when the exterior shows evidence of extensive deterioration or neglect. 3. To establish and maintain an inventory of all structures within the project areas containing residential units. _ Records shall include microfilm and computer files as well as paper file systems. 4. To review codes and ordinances regularly amending portions i as appropriate or necessary. 5. To review office procedures and time management procedures regularly to insure field travel time is minimized, inspections are completed efficiently, reports are written comprehensively and compliance is actively pursued. 6. To continue to strive for public awareness and acceptance of the Housing Inspection Program by utilizing publications, speakers, workshops and media formats to help in the educational process. j 7. To continue to develop staff professionalism and competence by annual in-service training programs. IBJ Short Term Objectives; 1. To inspect 1100 structures in the CDBG area. j 2. To continue dissemination of Housing Code information to the public. I 3. To enforce code compliance for all structures inspected `. within subsequent twelve-month period. 4. To respond to all citizen complaints of alleged code violations located in the project area within 24 hours. 5. To issue rental permits to all multiple dwellings (three - units or more) and rooming houses complying with existing codes and ordinances. The Minimum Housing Code Enforcement Program is closely allied with the program for housing rehabilitation. Inspectors inform homeowners about rehabilitation grants and loans and also provide the director of the rehabilitation program with relevant information. HOUSING REHABILITATION - Emergency Repair and Home Winterization Grant Program: The goal of, this program is to provide maximum service, both technical and financial, to a .larger number of residents than permitted in a conventional rehabilitation program. A further 22 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•Dps I40111cS goal is to complete cases in a timely manner, so that upon completion of FY80, there will be no carry over cases. By assisting low income homeowners to correct deficiencies to the structural and/or mechanical systems in their homes, we 1 anticipate alleviating the major cause of anxiety on the part of low-income home owners who find themselves confronted with costly roof repairs, electrical repairs or deteriorating furnaces. Community feedback indicates that many home owners j eligible for CDBG assistance neither desire nor require extensive rehabilitation assistance, but rather need some help in correcting deficiencies that demand revenues beyond their limited budgets. In addition, a strong intent is to provide energy conservation in the form of winterization programs - a frequent request by elderly home owners, to help them cope with _.1 ever -rising energy costs. A major long-term goal is to allow an elderly homeowner to remain in their home, where they are comfortable, for as long as they desire. Pro ram Objectives: I. To offer technical and financial assistance in the form of grants up to $5,000 for emergency repair to the basic systems of structures, e.g. furnace repairs, plumbing repairs, electrical repairs or replacements. 2. To coordinate information from the Johnson County Social Services Department, the Council on Aging, Housing Inspectors and others in identifying low income homeowners in need of assistance. 3. To provide home winterization grants to owners of single family homes, who are 60 years or older, have a low or moderate income and/or are disabled. - Short Term Objectives: To make emergency repairs and/or winterize approximately 25 structures. Winterization will include installation of storm windows, caulking of openings, and increasing wall insulation to R-19 and ceiling insulation to R-22 thermal values. The emergency repair and winterization program is closely coordinated with Code Enforcement, the Heat Loss Identification Program, and a variety of City and County programs for the - elderly. ENERGY CONSERVATION: The long term goal of the Energy Conservation Program is to improve the efficiency of energy usage in Iowa City through energy monitoring and insulation programs. Data collected will indicate overall program effectiveness and will serve to identify areas needing action, and will aid in decision making 23 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES NOIRES concerning not only future energy conservation projects but also concerning any type of future project where energy use is a significant factor. Program Db'ectives 1. To provide homeowners with specific information regarding the quality of insulation and weather sealing for the outside walls of their houses by an initial exterior scan of the property, followed by a full interior scan if requested by the homeowners in the CDBG project area. 2• To provide homeowners in the project area with photographic information from an exterior scan. The scanning is done from late October until March, weather permitting, and it is expected to take approximately five Years to scan every structure in the CDBG Program Area. While the service is available outside of the CDBG Program Area for a fee, the priority is on scanning the homes within the CDBG Program Area. 3. To provide homeowners in the project area with information on the Housing Rehabilitation Winterization Program and energy conservation. 4. To monitor energy usage of the various sectors of Iowa City to provide accurate data for future policy and decision making. Short-term Objectives: 1. To carry out initial heat loss scans with the thermography instrument on 600 structures. 2. To carry out full scale building scans on structures as requested by homeowners. 3. To collect and analyze the energy data derived from the Utility records of the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors and from the fuel tax records for the transportation sector and to report it quarterly to the Resources Conservation Commission for use in spotting trends and designing future energy conservation projects. 4. To record energy use for those homes winterized under the Housing Rehabilitation Prog are installed. ram, or retrofitted with a solar collector, before and after energy conservation measures The heat loss identification program is closely linked with the Housing Rehabilitation Winterization Program by providing information on homes requiring insulation. 24 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES �JotrlEs 7 RALSTON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL The continuing goal of this project is to control the volume of water flowing into Iowa City via the north branch of Ralston Creek, by the construction of a dry -bottom dam, storm water " detention facility in Hickory Hill Park. -' Program Objectives: 1. To reduce peak flood flows in the 100 year storm frequency -- from 3000 cubic feet/second to 500 cubic feet/second directly below the dam. 2. To provide storage for flood waters which will reduce flood flows in the neighborhood improvement project area from approximately 6600 cubic feet per second (assuming continued development of the upper watershed) to j approximately 1400 cubic feet per second. Short-term Objectives: 1. To complete the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for construction of the dams. 2. To acquire property and easements necessary for the construction of the dam. I 3. To construct the dam. J This continuing program to control the flooding of Ralston Creek will benefit the neighborhood in the CDBG project area by preventing continued deterioration and blight due to flooding. Once flooding is controlled, houses in the former flood plain can be rehabilitated. - The City's preapplication for a Small Cities Program grant to be used for improvements to the channel of the lower Ralston Creek reaches is closely coordinated with the overall management plan for the Ralston Creek Watershed. i AREA PLANNING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE The overall goal of this program is to enhance the City's ability to manage development and redevelopment, therefore minimizing opportunity for neighborhood deterioration and blighted j conditions. This development management capacity is necessary to maximize the benefits from the City's investment in the Comprehensive Plan. _ Area plans and a subdivision ordinance will enable more efficient provision of public services and facilities, stronger land use management capability, identification of needed I regulations, and identification of strategies for solving specific neighborhood problems. 25 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOInEs Program Objectives: I. To prepare plans which identify existing and projected — deficiencies in three Council delineated neighborhoods. These plans will provide a reliable information base on which the City Council can make sound policy decisions regarding each neighborhood's development and redevelopment. 2. To prepare a new subdivision ordinance in order to strengthen the City Council's development management capacity and to efficiently implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, and to provide for timely provision of municipal facilities such as streets, sewers, and water. Short Term Objectives: 1. To collect and evaluate data identifying key problems and M characteristics for three neighborhoods. 2. To provide detailed area plans with alternatives for ameliorating traffic and other problems, and recommendations for development and redevelopmemt of three neighborhoods. 3. To prepare a new subdivision ordinance which will include provisions for limited access along arterial streets, design of lots in sensitive land areas, spatial distribution of housing (and commercial and industrial) developments, the proper orientation of housing, the design of streets and other infrastructure requirements. The area plans and new subdivision ordinance will effectively iassist implementation of the Comprehensive Plan by providing more detailed information and the necessary tools. Such plans i are also closely linked to the overall Community Development strategy of Iowa City and the plans for improvements in the Armory neighborhood under the Small Cities Program. DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT OPMENT PROGRAM The continuing goal of this program is the completion of all ` downtown redevelopment activities begun as part of the Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14. Program Objectives: To complete all downtown redevelopment activities in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan and the closeout agreement. V MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Short-term Objectives: 1. To complete the sale of one remaining disposition parcel. 2. To monitor the design and construction of two municipal parking structures. 3. To continue design review procedures for private redevelopment projects. 4. To monitor the Streetscape Improvements Program which includes construction of streets and amenities in the 6 block Central Business District core area. 5. To settle all pending acquisition appeals. GENERAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION The goal of the CDBG program administration is to manage the planning, program development, and program implementation of CDBG activities, insuring that they comply with state, federal and local regulations, monitoring them so that they are completed in a satisfactory manner within an acceptable time span, and coordinating them so that activities are not duplicated and the end result provides comprehensive improvement in the designated target areas of Iowa City. Program Objectives: 1. To meet the goals, objectives and performance standards for each Community Development Plan project, through sound program administration and management. 2. To provide an organized process through which citizens have the opportunity to be involved in defining projects, their scope, funding and performance evaluation. Short-term Objectives: 1. To administer the close-out of all CDBG projects by July 1980. 2. To ensure adequate staffing of all implemented programs and review performance regularly. 3. To continue regular monthly meetings of the Committee on Community Needs to review ongoing projects and receive and provide citizen input to the Community Development Program. 4. To continue neighborhood meetings and meetings of the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee to ensure active involvement of citizens in neighborhood revitalization and Ralston Creek improvements. 27 FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIn Es d. PUBLIC SERVICES TO BE CARRIED OUT. In addition to the physical improvement programs to be carried out with CDBG funds, the City is carrying out the following public improvements with funds other than CDBG, which will also assist in revitalizing the neighborhood strategy area: 1. Grading and gravelling all alleys. 2. Repairing concrete street defects on all arterial streets — and bus routes. 3. Asphalt surfacing of streets in the urban renewal area. — 4. Erection of bus shelters throughout the project area if the City's application for an UMTA grant is successful. 5. Placement of a traffic signal at Court and Clinton Street. - 6. Inspection and inventorying of all sidewalks and enforcement of the sidewalk ordinance. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MONIES ISL_ .r+� •. e. STFI YEAR CDBG IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 1979 1990 J A 5 0 M D J F M A M J •Mini Min iiansing in,, 1' f Continuous ongoing program t Yluusine Rehabilitation Inform eligible Persons about new program Coordinate information from other agencies and Hear Loss Identifi- cation program Carry out emergency repair and winterl Cation program 'Energy Conservation Continue heat Loss Identification I Provide information on winterization program Ilanitor energy usage 'Scalar Center Rehabilitation of structure Hiring of director and assistant Development of programs. Policies, and budget, Relocation of agencies Into Center Planning I. Area Plan, .Neighborhood 1 a. Data gathering �y b. Plan preparation F'�y Neighborhood It a. Date gathering b. Plan Preparation �y Neighborhood III a. pato gathering b. Plan Preparation 9. Subdivision Ordinance Preparation ~~ Review by Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council 'Urban Redevelopment (I R-11) Completion of: PfuJect Administration, monitoring, design review of redevelopment contracts Property acquisition appeal process and relocation 'Program Administration Monitoring, record keeping. ensuring 1 compliance with regulations, coordination and citizen participation •Ralston Crer-dControl CemPletion of Engineering design Acquisition of land and sea ement, I Construction of Jam -0,going pmramf ~� Stuff uetivltlm will be coordinated with the implementation schedule for the Small Cltlrf Program Impravament Area. 29 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t401RES If S ANTICIPATED RESOURCES. CDBG Entitlement Funds $671,000 Sale of CDBG Acquired Urban Renewal Property $264,500 THE ROLE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS. Committee on Community Needs, The Committee on Community Needs (CCN) is a group of 15 Iowa City residents, representing a cross-section of citizen interests, —• backgrounds and socio-economic levels. The Committee is appointed by the City Council to gather citizen comments about on-going and proposed community development programs and to make recommendations to the Council about these programs. The Committee holds regular monthly meetings and monitors individual programs. Each Committee member is assigned to one or more projects for detailed monthly review and input. For example, a Committee member residing on the north side of town will talk to his/her neighbors about the housing rehabilitation and site improvement programs, attend neighborhood meetings and be a W general liaison between residents of the neighborhood, CCN, City Council and the City staff. CCN also plays an important role in presenting the CDBG program to citizens through radio shows and spot ads, newspaper articles and slide shows. The Committee held two public meetings to solicit comments and ideas regarding community development " projects to be included in the 5th year CDBG application. At a further public meeting citizens commented on priorities among the 21 projects proposed. CCN then made a final recommendation to the City Council. Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee. In 1975, when CDDG funds became available, residents of the Ralston Creek neighborhoods organized to assure that watershed management projects would be planned and implemented with CDBG funds. The Committee has met regularly during the past four years and been actively involved in every phase of the program from hiring a consultant, through review of the Watershed Management Plan and implementation of interim projects, and the initial phases leading to the construction of storm water detention basins on the north and south branches of Ralston Creek. The Committee is also involved in the proposed Small Cities comprehensive grant application for the lower Ralston Creek area which includes Ralston Creek channel improvements. Neighborhood Groups for Site Improvements. Residents of five neighborhoods eligible for site improvement programs have played an active part in these projects. In each 30 _. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111[5 of five neighborhoods, residents organized, and selected the improvements to be carried out, and spent many hours helping to plan and implement the improvements themselves, for example by the construction and planting of a mini -park in one neighborhood. Neighborhood residents will continue to be involved in all neighborhood revitalization programs. h. SUPPORT OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY BY HAP. The housing assistance goals, and general locations for implementing the goals, support the neighborhood revitalization strategy in a variety of significant ways. In the past, a CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation program has been operating throughout the Neighborhood Improvement Project Area. The program will be continued as an important element in the strategy to conserve housing stock, and the HAP goals further propose to compliment this effort through 312 loan assistance for lower income homeowners. Assistance for rehabilitation of rental properties will be pursued through the Traditional Public Housing and Section 8 existing programs. The proposed goal for rental rehabilitation -, will help to arrest a trend toward conversion and deterioration of older large single family rental properties in the CDBG project area, thereby increasing the supply of standard housing for lower income families. Goals for new construction of rental units are likewise a part of the overall revitalization strategy. Inadequate housing which is planned to be removed from the creek flood plain through the Small Cities Project will be replaced by new construction on the periphery of the project area. The general approach to providing housing assistance is compati- ble with and supportive of the goals of the neighborhood re- vitalization strategy. Current and proposed subsidized housing units are scattered throughout the City in order to prevent "low income ghettos", to remove lower income families from hopelessly blighted areas, and to provide mixed income neighborhood environments. Past HAP goals were addressed primarily to the acute needs of the elderly and handicapped population. As a result, barrier -free housing for the handicapped is now being developed, one elderly housing complex is under construction, and an additional elderly housing complex will be built in conjunction with the Senior Center. A majority of the new construction goals for the next three years are directed toward families, however, the remaining needs in the elderly and handicapped category will be addressed. In fact, minimum goals were raised to allow increased housing rehabilitation for elderly residents who wish to remain in their homes. 31 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES nn IIIES COMMUNITY -WIDE HOUSING STRATEGY To address quantity shortage. Land suitable for development is relatively scarce. Iowa City will be providing new sewage treatment facilities to correct a system deficiency. This will allow additional development to take place on the southeast side. In addition, proposed changes in the Zoning Ordinance based on the new Comprehensive Plan will allow higher density development in some areas of the City. It has been a policy of the City to encourage subdivision development within certain guidelines and to assist developers in processing their development plans. Assisted housing programs serve both homeowner and renter needs with new construction. Methods of providing a successful 235 program for low and moderate income prospective homeowners will be thoroughly investigated and assisted new construction for rental housing will be initiated. During the next year, applications will be made for 30 units of Section -8 new construction or Traditional Public Housing. To addressuag lity maintenance. Code enforcement and housing rehabilitation programs currently operating will be modified, but continued next year, supplemented by a proposed Traditional Public Housing acquisition and rehabilitation program for rental housing. In the past, rehabilitation has been primarily directed to owner - occupied housing and has been confined to areas within the CDBG Neighborhood Improvement area. The CDBG Systematic Minimum Housing Code Enforcement program, directed to rental housing, operates within the CDBG boundaries while City -funded code enforcement activity takes place outside the CDBG area. Ongoing City -funded activities will continue as a City-wide housing maintenance program after termination of the CDBG Systematic Minimum Housing Code Enforcement program. Actions other than code enforcement which are intended to foster housing maintenance and improvements, specifically tax incentives to promote investment and restoration of deteriorated or abandoned housing, are being considered by East Central Iowa Council of Governments as elements of their multi - county Housing Policy Plan. If such programs are forthcoming, Iowa City would fall within the jurisdiction of implementation and would encourage their development locally. To address need for subsidies. The updated assessment of housing assistance needs of lower- income households clearly points to major categories of need among elderly homeowners (71%) and small family renters (76%). Housing rehabilitation goals will serve as the primary mechanism for addressing all lower income owner household 32 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES F10111[s needs. An additional 10 units of traditional public housing acquisition and rehabilitation are proposed to address the larger family rental housing need. Through new construction _. projects which are proposed during the next year, rental subsidies could be offered to an additional 30 units. As a third approach to meeting rental housing needs, a 50 unit increase in contract authority for rental subsidies in existing units will be pursued. Planning for housing development City-wide planning for housing development will be accomplished in part through implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, the _ new zoning ordinance and the Housing Assistance Plan. Community facilities and improvements are currently adequate for the accomplishment of assisted housing goals. Program capactiy to serve elderly needs is being increased by developing the Senior Center facility. Coordination with other communities and plannin agencies. Iowa City will continue to encourage and facilitate development of an area -wide housing opportunity plan, a county housing development policy and a county housing authority. Additionally, the possibility of implementing a regional housing program will be investigated. - Monitoring impacts ofrp ogram development. Iowa City housing programs will continue to be closely monitored in order to improve the effectiveness of housing assistance for lower income households. Spacial deconcentration. For some time, the development of housing progra�n Iowa City has been directed toward achieving spacial deconcentration of lower income families. The existing rental subsidy program with 334 units, encourages lower income families to seek housing at scattered sites throughout the City. Public housing for families now in the process of development, will be constructed in small groups at scattered sites. Proposed new construction will be developed in the same manner. Fair housing. Continued fair housing practices will be ensured by up atd ing the local ordinance to conform to recent changes in the state fair housing regulations. Changes, if adopted, will prevent discrimination against tenants on the basis of their friends. Increasing the choice of housing opportunities. In addition to the federally subsidized hous ng goals referenced above, a major project to increase choices of housing opportunities for - low income families in Iowa City has been proposed through the Small Cities grant application. A combination of new 33 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES Ido RIFS construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition/relocation will provide opportunities for lower income families to seek housing _ outside the flood plain, to obtain adequate housing near their old neighborhood, or to upgrade housing conditions within the neighborhood. _ Fifty-five percent of the female -headed households in Iowa City are non -elderly, single women and, as such, are not eligible for most federally assisted housing programs. Housing alternatives _ for the remaining 28% elderly and 16% family heads are expected to be substantially increased by projects now in development. Minority households comprise only 2.2% of the City population _ and minority applicants have comprised a much smaller percentage of the total applicants for housing assistance. To insure that minorities, female -headed households and other low income households are aware of the possible housing programs available to them, the Iowa City Housing Commission has considered sponsoring the publication of a comprehensive Housing Information pamphlet. Completion and distribution of _ the pamphlet is expected during the next fiscal year. Displacement. As reflected on Table II of the Housing AssistT a Plan and the narrative of the community development strategy, the City's proposed Small Cities project will necessarily involve the displacement of 17 households from inadequate housing. Relocation assistance will be available to these households, and the relocation activities as set forth in the Uniform Act will be strictly followed. In addition, as a part of the housing strategy and HAP goals to assist residents to remain in their neighborhood, a HUD -subsidized new construction project for 10-20 units has been proposed for development on the periphery of the target area outside the - flood plain. 34 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 610InES 35 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I101tiEs D. STRATEGY FOR PROVIDING COMMUNITY -WIDE PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEM i SENIOR CENTER The long-term goal regarding the Senior Center is to provide a _ centrally located accessible facility which can house a variety of programs and services for the elderly in the community. Program Objectives: 1. To rehabilitate the old Post Office building acquired with CDBG funds for reuse as a Senior Center. (An architect has - t been hired and is now completing plans for the structure.) 2. To provide leadership in meeting the needs of the elderly in Iowa City by providing a well designed facility and administrative staff support for the project. Short-term Objectives: _I 1. To direct, monitor, and coordinate the exterior renova- i tion as the old Post Office structure is preserved. ! 2. To direct, monitor, and coordinate the interior construc- tion as the structure is developed for reuse as a multi- i purpose Senior Center. I 3. To direct, monitor, and coordinate the interior decorations, furnishings and equipping of the Senior Center to pro- vide a functional and aesthetically pleasing environment 'i 4. To train employees, agency directors, and volunteers to - develop management skills to operate the Senior Center in an efficient effective manner. 5. To provide technical assistance to agencies relocating offices into the Senior Center. 6. To provide staff support to both the Senior Center Board { and Council of Elders as they advise the City Council during development of the project. -, i Funding for the Senior Center will be provided from: CDBG Entitlement Funds $214,000 Title V Federal Funds for Equipment & Furnishings $ 53,234 Title V State Senior Center Funds for Equipment & Furnishings $ 38,666 35 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I101tiEs 1. E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Iowa City's Economic Development Program which is just getting underway, is being locally funded. The program will include an analysis of the City's economic base, with particular emphasis on identifying local strengths and weaknesses. Alternative economic development strategies will be evaluated in terms of their potential for increasing the tax base and balancing the j job market in Iowa City. — The Downtown Redevelopment Program is providing opportunities for new downtown commercial development. The improvement program for the lower Ralston Creek area (under the preapplication submitted for the Small Cities Program) proposes partial acquistion and clearance of a blighted, mixed used area, with assembly of parcels of land to permit the development of land consumptive commercial uses. I I I 36 _ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111ES MAPS A. The extent and location of low and moderate income persons as a percentage of the population of each enumeration district was calculated using U.S. Bureau of Census 1970 data. University of Iowa dormitories are concentrated in E.D.'s 29 and 38, and many students also reside in sororities, fraternities and apartments in E.D.'s 28, 34, 39 and 40 through 44. B. The minority population in Iowa City is 2.2 percent of the total population. This map shows that the minority population is concen- trated in the older parts of the city and areas heavily populated by students. (The 1970 Census shows E.D. 40 with 16.9 percent minority residents. Between 1971 and 1975 the Iowa City Urban Renewal project assisted residents in this area to relocate to iadequate housing throughout the city.) =i C.1 The extent and location of substandard and deteriorated housing in the CDBG program area was calculated using data from the exterior I housing survey of 1977. Figures include all housing showing deficiencies rated on a point scale as follows: it Points Condition 0-5 Structurally sound 6-20 Minor deficient i _I 21-40 Major deficient 41 up Structurally substandard Because data is available for only part of the city, an additional map (C.2) showing exterior housing conditions throughout Iowa City is attached. C.2 A city-wide survey of exterior housing conditions in 1976 provided the data for this map. 37 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPJDS•D[. 1.10Ir1E5 EXTENT & LOCATION OF LOW and MODERATE INCOME PERSONS as % of enumeration district F� APPROnrAtt /au IOWA CITY 22 O II bm N 40 p�a moi. 31 1626 2333 W co 35 54 00 Eeemeratioe District 90 %of low moderate income persons 30 60 24 43 32 271 48 25 48 49 26 33 33 28 I9 34 13 29 9 73 45 3e 46 79 96 62 44 47 38 1641 42 73 64 96 9640 81 2 51 50 37 39 55 54 53 22 42 54 52 43 56 57 36 53 34 59 58 59 49 24 60 42 3511 54 ' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES CVTCYT Q I MATIAY AC YIYADITV Drcln[lMTO i, CA) to / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES e EXTENT & LOCATION OF SUBSTANDARD & DETERIORATED HOUSING APPROXIMATE SCALE IOWA CITY Q® kill. N N p a2 mi. ? I0 35+ I I I i 00 Enumeratien District oo X of sobstaadard bousiml + Is iuformition available SOURCE: Eaterisr loildins Survey, Aolust 1977 34+ 31 + 26 23 _+ I + 30 271 25 S9 38 48 33 28 + + 219 45 2846 + 4044 47 38 +41 42 3 34 + 340 3T 39 54 53 61. + 33 2 31 52 39 25 56 57 36 20 37 35b / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r 60+ 22 C110 IMPROVEMENT i AREA W 49 }J� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB F.EOAP RAPIDS -PLC YIOtjirs CITY OF IOWA CITY EXTERIOR HOUSING CONDITIONS AUGUST 1976 GOOD O GOOD TO FAIR D FAIR FAIR TO POOR POOR 13 General Administration 8 Downtown Redevelopment 3% laPlannint 3% 14 Senior Cool TOTAL BUDGET -$935,500 ement 11% tint Rehabilitation 11% Eserty Conservation 3% i Creek 23% Community Development Block Grant Program July 1, 1979 -June 30, 1980 ": C w0f�L'�f :. fl. JORM MICROLAB Form APpi BVPe In the Heat Loss Identification Project, specific information will be provided to home owners concerning the quality of the insulation and weather scaling in their homes. Six hundred structures are projected for initial scans during this program year. Full -building scans will be performed upon property owners' requests. The scanning will he done from late October until March, weather permitting. To scan every structure in the CDBC Program Area will take approximately five years. While the service is available outside of the Program Area for a fee, the priority is on scanning the homes within the Program Area. Further details of this project can be found in the Comprehensive Strategy Narrative of this application. C& Check if continued on additional papers/ and atrach. 11.CENSUSTRACTISIIEMUMERATIONOISTRICTISI 17. ANTICIPATE O ACCOMPLISHMENTS The long term goal of Iowa City is to improve the efficiency of energy usage in Iowa City. The Heat Loss Identification Project will provide home owners with information which can help them to improve their homes and to save on utility bills. The project is directly related to the Housing Rehabilitation program since it serves to identify properties needing rehabilitation aid. The Energy Monitoring Project will provide _ (M Check If continued on additional newts) and attach. 17. CDBO COMPONENT ACTIVITIES (LUf <omponFnl acfiwlin udnp nomas olrtlril7N Mown In PMA, ODSTSUM.EIARY, form NUD,7067.) YEARFUNDS LOW/MOD OTHER BENEFIT I BENEFIT I AMOUNT * SOURCE Energy Monitoring 1 2.0**l 1.7 1 1 1 14, Total& S 15.9 s 11.0 s 15. Total Cont To Be Paid With Community Development Block Grant Funds (Sum of Columns band e) S 26, El Replace Form HUD -0D16.1, wA1ch h Ohlolan Page or plan HUD -7065 16.781 *'Phis figure is based on the percent of low and moderate income persons livi.ng in the CDBC area (00%). ** This figura is hosed on the percent of low and moderate income persons living in Iowa City (53.0;). 43 MCROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t1ollirs OMB N=Nwa 63 R 1619 DEVI LOPMLNT U.6 DEPARTMENT Of HFE[ 1. NALICANT ANNUAL COMMUNPROGRAM f Iowa Cit APIC RANT NUMBER79-HN-19-00057. PROJ2. PERIOD a. ®L(fact, Voir)O, FROM GATED7/1/79/30/80 OENT, pATEO6. NAME OF PROJECT e. PROJECT NUMENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STATUSn e PormexmtS. ENTITY WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT TELEPHONE NUMBER Cit Mana er's Office lR Df eP a.a nM nv .Rn mer 319 354-1800 ext.205 In the Heat Loss Identification Project, specific information will be provided to home owners concerning the quality of the insulation and weather scaling in their homes. Six hundred structures are projected for initial scans during this program year. Full -building scans will be performed upon property owners' requests. The scanning will he done from late October until March, weather permitting. To scan every structure in the CDBC Program Area will take approximately five years. While the service is available outside of the Program Area for a fee, the priority is on scanning the homes within the Program Area. Further details of this project can be found in the Comprehensive Strategy Narrative of this application. C& Check if continued on additional papers/ and atrach. 11.CENSUSTRACTISIIEMUMERATIONOISTRICTISI 17. ANTICIPATE O ACCOMPLISHMENTS The long term goal of Iowa City is to improve the efficiency of energy usage in Iowa City. The Heat Loss Identification Project will provide home owners with information which can help them to improve their homes and to save on utility bills. The project is directly related to the Housing Rehabilitation program since it serves to identify properties needing rehabilitation aid. The Energy Monitoring Project will provide _ (M Check If continued on additional newts) and attach. 17. CDBO COMPONENT ACTIVITIES (LUf <omponFnl acfiwlin udnp nomas olrtlril7N Mown In PMA, ODSTSUM.EIARY, form NUD,7067.) YEARFUNDS LOW/MOD OTHER BENEFIT I BENEFIT I AMOUNT * SOURCE Energy Monitoring 1 2.0**l 1.7 1 1 1 14, Total& S 15.9 s 11.0 s 15. Total Cont To Be Paid With Community Development Block Grant Funds (Sum of Columns band e) S 26, El Replace Form HUD -0D16.1, wA1ch h Ohlolan Page or plan HUD -7065 16.781 *'Phis figure is based on the percent of low and moderate income persons livi.ng in the CDBC area (00%). ** This figura is hosed on the percent of low and moderate income persons living in Iowa City (53.0;). 43 MCROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t1ollirs DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The Energy Monitoring Project will provide decision makers with accurate data on the energy use of the various sectors in Iowa City. The energy use data, derived from an analysis of the utility records and fuel tax records will be recorded, analyzed, and reported quarterly. Also the energy use for those homes winterized under the Housing Rehabilitation Program or retrofitted with a solar collector will be recorded and analyzed to determine the effectiveness of the various energy conservation projects. All energy use data will continue to be updated, analyzed, and reported after establishing the data base. ANTICIPATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS pertinent information for evaluation of current usage and program impacts. This information will help set priorities in planning for future growth and future conservation efforts. 44 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES E , Form Al,,, 1 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND UAE AN DE V F LOPME NTOMB No. L]•RI ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVE LOPME NT PRO, RAM I, NAM(p{APPLICANT PROJECTSUMMARY 7. APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER 7. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY B- 79-1W-19-0005 FROM TO a• ® ORIOINALfebcAyaafl 7/1/79 ::I REVISION,DATED�—_ 6/30/80 (] AMENDMENT, DATED t. NAME Of PROJECT B. PR OJECT ILI 7• ENVIRONMENTAL R[VIEW STAT Vt tiousin Rehabilitation 2 B. ENTITYWITH R[SPONEISILITYFORCARRYINGOUTTH[PROJECT Continued Belevance I e. TELEPHONE NUMBER --, 10• DESCRIPTIONOF PROJECT n (319) 354-1800 ext. 33 The Emergency Repair and Home Winterization Project replaces the conventions rehabilitation project of previous CDBC-funded Repair Grant Program will offer technical assistance and hfinancialchelp in the form of grants up to $3,000 for emergency repairs to the basic systems of structures, including structural repairs, electrical, plumbing and heating repairs and replacements. This program will be available to persons meeting the income guidelines throughout FY80. The Home Winterization Grant program will allow home owners to install storm windows, caulk openings, and improve the thermal values of their homes by increasing insulation to R-19 in walls and R-22 in ceilings. The I� Check if continued on EddifionatPa 11. CENsbe •e.�.A�A.�.. _ DPftI and Etfsch. 24, 25, 27, 28, 40, 42-47, 52-60 17. ANTICIPATED ACCO MILISH MFNTE J The intent 0-f' f the program is to provide maximum service, both technical er umber conventionaland lrehabilitationnprogramf rnsidents furtherthan goalpermitted complete cases in a timely manner, so that upon completion of FY80, there will be no carry over cases. By assisting low income elderly home owners to correct deficiencies to the structural and/or mechanical systems in their W Check 11 eontinutd on Eddffiond papE(t)End Ettaeh. ti. CDEG COMPONENT ACTIVITIES PROGflAM YEAR FUNDS (' EA d olfl 1 tLlneompomnE Pelirl(m uNnPmma 0tRe81141a,th. r I CDEG 1 Jn PEm A. coDTSUNAEARy, form NUO.7GSJ,/ LO 00 OTHER OTHER .—. I BENEFIT I BENEFIT AMOUNT SOURCE I lehabilitationo lehabilitation of$ $ Privatero Properties 100.0 { `I I t _I r , c i 14, Toult 5100.0 $ S �j 15• Total Coni To Be Paid With Community Development Block Grant Fund, (Sum of Column) band c/ S R,PIMm Form HUD•7014.1, WHNh 11Oblolma 10O. o Page Of Page, HUD•70G4 I6•781 45 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES NOINES ■ DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT program will focus its attention on single-family owner -occupied homes within the CDBG program area. Grant recipients will be 60 years of age or older, of a lower income and/or may be a disabled home owner. The Comprehensive Strategy Narrative includes a more in depth discussion of both programs. ANTICIPATED AC ^ COMPLISFUIENTS +I homes, we anticipate alleviating the major cause of anxietyon the I of elderly low-income home owners who find themselves confronted with costly roof trepairs, electrical repairs or deteriorating furnaces. Community feedback indicates that the majority of home owners eligible for CDBG assistance neither desire or require extensive rehabilitation assistance, but rather need some help correcting deficien- cies that demand revenues beyond their limited budgets. In addition, a strong intent is to provide energy conservation in the form of home winterization programs, such as insulation and storm windows frequently requested by home owners. j 46 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Form Anwpo n MR Nn e1.R1AIO U.S. DEPART MLNT OF MOUSING AND URBAN DEVI LOPMLNT 1. NAME OF APPLICANT ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM City of Iowa Cit 1. APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER B -79 -HN -19-0005 PROJECT SUMMARY 7. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY A. DD�vI ORIGINAL La:h yu/I 1:3 REVISION.DATED FROM TO 711/79 6 30 80 0 AMENDMENT, DATED S. NAME OF PROJECT B.PROJECT NUMBER I,ENVIRONMENTALREVIEWSTATUS Minimum Housin ode Enforcement 3 Continued Relevance B. ENTITY WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT S. TELEPHONE NUMBER Department of Housing on and Ins ectiServices 319 3S4-1800 ext.331 10. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT A program of systematic inspection of all renter -occupied dwelling units in the CDBG Project area of Iowa City which was begun in 1976 will be continued throughout the program year. In addition, owner -occupied single family dwell- ings will continue to be inspected upon request. In each case a written inspection report citing code violations will be sent to property owners and code compliance enforced within one year, through the Appeals Board and court cases, if necessary. A certificate of compliance will be issued when the structure meets code requirements. As in the past, rental permits will be issued to all rental units complying with existing codes and ordinances. Several inspection visits have often been necessary, but voluntary compliance M Check if continued on additional pages) and attach. 11. CENSUS TRACT ISVENUMERATION DISTRICT(S) 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 39, 40-47, 52-59 17. ANTICIPATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS The overall goal of minimum housing code enforcement in the CDBG program area is to eliminate substandard housing, which is less than safe, decent, and sanitary. Code enforcement requires modest reinvestment in deteriorating properties, before such properties become major blighting influences curable only at significant expense. Code enforcement also abates existing deterio- rating conditions by rept r.I, investmepji an� cofirecdti action to eliminate �L3leP let w, i nuedon o niona papF a an att 13. CDeG COMPONENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM YEAR FUNDS Fin tbouundt olll (Lilt eomPonMtoctidtin using names ot.etlrilJw shown CDSG OTHER in Pon A, DOST SUMMARY, Tom, HUD -7067.) LOW/MOD OTHER BENEFIT BENEFIT AMOUNT SOURCE a1 111k 10 m1 r.1 Code Enforcement S 60.6* 540.4 S 1A, Totals S 60.6 $ 40.4 $ 15. Total Com To Be Paid With Community Development Block Grant Funds (Sum of Column band el $ 101.0 RPptace, to" HUD.7m 5.1. wRHh It "flOIan a'sge of pages .."" •""" I—., *This amount is based on the percent of low and moderate income persons living in the CDBG project area (600). U 47 FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES hIOIIIES I DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT has occurred in ninety to ninety-five percent of all cases. Further details of the program are provided in the Comprehensive Strategy Narrative. ANTICIPATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS substandard housing conditions. Thcsc 1letions lead to overall improvement of housing quality within the project area, enhancement of the property tax base, ^ and improved living conditions for city residents. I I I ^ rte+ l.: 48 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140114ES Fmm Ayoror.0 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF MOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT -_ DMB No bJRI 1. NAME O/ APPLICANT ANNUAL COMMUNITY OCVELOISn NI FRO. FAM PROJECT SUMMARY 2. APPLICATIONmAA T NUMBZR J. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY - E - -lo-nows FROM TO a• Ca ORIOINAL(PgAy"d 7/179 ❑ REVISION,DATED�-� ! 6�3O�i1n ❑ AMENDMENT,DATEO D. NAME OF PROJECT e. PR OJE CT NVMp[A T, ENVIRONMENTAL AFVI[W STAT U{ a. ENTITY WITH ACSPONSISILITY FOR CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT I2PP0rtMnnt S. TEL EPHONC NUMBER of Pit - I 10. OLSCAIPTION OF PAD .C. This funding will be used to complete the construction of a dry -bottom dam in northeast Iowa City. The dam will control ! the north branch of Ralston Creek run off entering Iowa City from and therefore minimizing flooding in Iowa City neighborhoods. This dry -bottom dam is to into the existing hilly, woodland, landscape. be carefully designed to blend The will be able to temporarily hold 660 acre feet storage dam once constructed, of data will be controlled by a pipe. water. Outflow from the -� ❑ Check 1l continued on eddili0nel page(()Ind artxb. 11. CF NS USTRACil51/E NUM[RAiION DIb7 RICT111 1]. ANTICIPATED ACCDMPLISHMENTS 36 39 42 Qq 46 47 The project goal is to control the volume of water flowing into Iowa City via the north branch of Ralston Creek by the construction of a dry -bottom dam for storm water detention. The peak flows in the 100 year storm frequency will be reduced from 3000 cubic feet per second to 500 cubic feet per second directly below the dam. This storage will reduce flood flows in neighborhood _1 improvement project arc& from approximately 9,600 cubic feet per second if UU Chick peon inued on addi[i na pag[(r/ and attech, -' 17. CDSGCOMPONE NT ACTIVITIES fLNlr PROGRAM YEAR FUNDS lin fh v,N di off) ORyonenl<Ilrllin Wine nPnIPJ olacliPiliw ihowA CDBG fAPe1T4 COtTSUMMARY, fomI HUDJD6 1 I LOW/MOD I OTHER OTHER BENEFIT BENEFIT AMOUNT SOURCE Flood and Draina a Facilities 5159.2* S 53.9 S I I __I 1 J I J 14, Totals S 159.2 $ s3.9 S I y 15. Told Cons To Be Paid With Community Development Block Grant Fund, (Sum of Column b end d S RYPIKIR Form HUD•70MI.Nhl[hh GH, 213.1 es *The percentage of ]ow and moderateincometpersonsain each enumeration district W's applied to the number of households in the enumeration district lying within the 100 year floodplain of Ralston Crack, multiplied by the average number of persons per dwelling unit (2.7). Tho total low and moderate income persons in these households was divided by the total population in theso households to determine percent of low and moderate income benefit. 49 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES levelop to approximately 1400 cubic feet per _ reject can be found in the Comprehensive tion. 50 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES Form APp,o,,d U.E. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DE VF LOPME NTOMB No. 63•RI ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEV[LOPMt NT PROGRAM 1. NAME Of APPLICANT Cit of Iowa City PROJECT SUMMARY ]. APPLICA110m ANTNuAIeER _ ]. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY Imo, B-79-HN-19-0005EM FROM TO e• ORIGINAL leach PP,r) 7/1/79 O REVISION,OATED 6/30/80 ❑ AMENDMENT. DATED -� _ E. NAME OF PROJECT G. PROJECT NUMfEA 7• ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWSTATUE Senior Center 14 Continued Relevance S. ENTITY WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR CARRYING OUTTHE PROJECT f. TELEPHONE NUMBER Elaming and Program Development 319 354-1800 ext. 311 10. DESCR VTION OF PRDJECT The City is renovating the old Post Office structure for reuse as a Senior Center. Funding budgeted in this account will be used for rehabilitation j .activities as well as the administration costs for supervising the Senior Center as it develops. These administrative costs include monitoring construction, relocating agencies into the Center, as well as establishing a sound administrative -management system for the facility. Programs for the Senior Center must be identified, a Senior Center Board established, policies and budgets defined, and operational procedures established. The development activities which will continue during this program year are discussed further in the Comprehensive Strategy Narrative. _.i f] Check N continued on edditionst pope(,! and otuch. , J j [therefore ANTICIPATED A CCOMPL ISNMENTf A e goal is to provide a facility that houses a variety of programs and rvices for the elderly. The Senior Center will house a multitude of ograms at one central location. The convenience of an architecturally rrier free, downtown facility will increase the access to elderly, improving opportunities for participation. By establishing a nior Center Board and a sound management system, the City can ensure 4J Cheek !!continuedneddifipne p,p[(S/Endenkh, O COMPONENT AC'IVITI[EPROGflAMYEAR FUNDSlfnrA tl FjJ taporNnl rrfrfrin wln[nANFoecUrIIICDBG rF A, COfPSUMMARY, Fam NUD•LbLJ I to"MOD I OTHER OTXE11 ■ENINT BENEFIT AMOUNT SOURCE S 11A n Is Is P14. 214.0 sts To Be P,Id With Community Development Block Grant Funds (Sum Of Column b andel $ R,PIKK Form HUD•)GI B.t, wAIEA it OblplP214.0 Page pj P,$t1 P 51 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DLS I4011IES ANTICIPATED ACCOMPLISRDENTs senior citizen input and coordination among service providers and administration personnel. 52 / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES Fol. App,ond nun Nn U.S. DEPART MLNT Of HOUSING AND URBAN DE VELOPME NT ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PNDOAAM COST SUMMARY 1. NAME OF APPLICANT City of Iowa Cit g. APPLICATIONIGRANTNUMBER R -79 -HN- _ a. VC1110o Or APPLICABILITY 1W�f a• On101NAL flo h yserl ❑ AEVISION,DATID ❑ AMENDMENT, DATED FROM 7/1/79 TO Lim ---6/30/80 PART A. SUMMARY OF PROGRAM ACTIVITY (Important: Sae lnstfuctions beyon claulyyingcostEl AMOUNT Fail HUD USE ONLY 1 Acquisition of Real Property S S 2 Disposition 3 Public Facilities and Improvement& a Senior Centers b Parks, Playgrounds and Other Recreational Facilities C Centers for the Handicapped d Neighborhood Facilities a Solid Waste Disposal Facilities f fire Protection Facilities and Equipment g Parking Facilities Is Public Utilities, Other Than Waist and Sewn Facilities I Street Improvements 1 Wates and Some Facilities it Foundations and Platform& for Air Rights Sites I Pedestrian Malls and Walkways BY Flood and Drsinrne Facilities 213 070 n Specially Authorized Public Facilitin and Improvements ILiatl (11 S 171 131 4 Clestance Activities 6 Public Services 6 Interim Assistance 7 Completion of Previously Approved Urban Renewal Projects Replace room HUD -701b.5. wnicn N aploDM Page I of pages ••'".'"•• I—., 53 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DE.S 140111E5 Page : of pages ­11.nvrer * The Senior Center is being developed in a historically prominent Old Post Office structure. 54 HICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOLIiEs AMOUNT FOR HUD USE ONLY B Relocuion Payments and Assistance S S 9 Payments for Loss of Rental Income 10 Removal of Architectural Barriers 11 Specially Authorized Assistance to Privately Owned Utilities 12 Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities a Rehabilitation of Public Residential Structures b Public Housing Modernization e Rehabilitation of Private Properties 171; RRn d Code Enforcement 101 000 e Historic Preservation 13 Specially Authorized Economic Development Activities a Acquisition for Economic Development b Public Focililiet and Improvements for Economic Development e Commercial and Industrial Facilities 11 Special Activities By Local Development Corporations, Etc. (List) a$ .. .._ ....., Is d , 16 SUBTOTAL 6_54,950 16 Planning and Urban Environmental Design tSee Part B of this form.) a Development of a Comprehensive Community Development Plan 32,000 b Development of a Policy -Planning -Management Capacity e Specially Authorized Comprehensive Planning Activities 17 Genual Administration (from Part C, Line 6) 155.000 18 Contingencies and/or Local Option Activities (Not to exceed 10%ot amount shown in Part D, Line 11 9,,3,.S 5— —0 1B TOTAL PROGRAM COSTS (Sum of Lines 15 through 161 S 935,500 S Page : of pages ­11.nvrer * The Senior Center is being developed in a historically prominent Old Post Office structure. 54 HICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOLIiEs PART 1. DESCRIPTION OF PLANNING AND URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN COSTS AREA PLANNING: The staff will prepare plans which identify existing and projected deficiencies in three neighborhoods which will be delineated by the City Council. These plans will provide a reliable information base on which the City Council can make sound policy decisions regarding each neighborhood's development and redevelopment. The area plans will be prepared after the collection and evaluation of data necessary to identify key neighborhood characteristics and neighborhood problems. This level of detail is needed to supplement the Comprehensive Plan in selected areas. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: The staff will prepare a new subdivision ordinance in order to strengthen the City Council's development management capacity and to efficiently implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. 0 Check if continued on additionslpapels) and attach. PART C. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION COSTS LineI (See instructions for descriptions of administration activities before AMOUNT Classifying casts Below.) 1 General Management, Oversight and Coordination S 71,500 2 Indirect Costs (Allowable if charged pursuant to a costallocation plan) 3 Citizen Participation 12,500 4 Environmental Studies Necessary to Comply With Environmental Regulations 10,000 5 Other (List) 61 000 s r .) a - Fair Housing S 3,500 b I - Grantsmanship for other related granti 16 500 C - HAP administration fr planning 11,000 d I - Completion of downtown redevelnpmpnt in nnn ,l e 6 FOR HUD USE ONLY S Total General Administration Costs (Sum of Lines I through 5) IS 15S.000 I S Page 3 of pages HUD•7fi7 IE•781 55 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401t4ES Page 4 of pages 56 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I4011iES HUD -7D6? 16.781 Line PART D. BLOCK GRANT RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM COSTS AMOUNT FOR H170 USE ONLY I Entitlement Amount - S 671 000 S 2 Lest: Repayment of Urban Renewal/NDP Loans (Arrach Schedule) S 0 3 Grant Withheld for Repayment of HUD•Guatanteed Loan f 0 4 Grant Amount For Program Activities (Line 1 minus sum of Lines 2andJ) S 671.000 S 5 Program income f2 500 $ 6 Surplus From Urban Renewal/NOP Settlement S 0 $ 7 Loan Proceeds S $ 6 Reprogrammed Unobligated Funds From Prior Program Year /Attach Schedule) S 0 S B TOTAL BLOCK GRANT RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM COSTS fSum of Linn 4 thru 81 f $ Lim PART E. SUMMARY OF PROGRAM BENEFIT AMOUNT FOR HUD USE ONLY 1 Costs Subject to Program Benefit Rules $ _6_54,9S__0 S 2 Expenditures Principally Benefitting Low• and MDderate4ncome Persons $ 549,656 f 3 Line 2 at a Percent of Lina 1 83.9 % % 1 Other Expenditurn 5 195,221 f 6 Llne 4 n a Pucen1 of Line 1 % % Page 4 of pages 56 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I4011iES HUD -7D6? 16.781 ■ . CDBG PROGRAM LOCATION MAPS H1 This map shows the CDBG program area designated by the City Council in 1977. The Housing Code Enforcement, Housing Re- habilitation, and Energy Conservation programs are carried out in this area. #2 This map shows Ralston Creek and its north and south branches. The approximate site of the north branch dam is indicated. #3 Both the Senior Center and Downtown Redevelopment projects are located in the CDBG program area. 57 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES APPOOKIYAtt ICALt IOWA CITY p I km. O N 2 mi. 35 CDBG PROJECT LOCATION FOR: HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT 2NOUSINi RENARILITATION 1e ENERGY CONSERVATION j Q 31 30 32 33 34 38 iirsrsit lights 37 26 1 23 35b MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MO RIES 60 22 CBDG. NEIGHBORHOOD /IMPROVEMENT AREA 48 I,.. 49 58 l .... ..................... . I APPROAIMATC SCALL IOWA CITY Q i kill. o i N 0 .62 mi. 31 26 1 23 LJ 30 24 27 25 32 33 28 34 29 45 46 35 38 41 2 43 40 COBG PROJECT LOCATION FOR: 6e RALSTON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL i i l 22 DAM SITE 48 1� 49 3 55 543 51 37 52 56 57 36 58 59 35b / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES IE 50 W, APPROXIMATE SCALE IOWA CITY � 1 kft O 35 i I I COBC PROJECT LOCATION FOR: 14 SENIOR CENTER e DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT 34 22 31 26 23 SENIOR CENTER 30 27 25 V 48 33 28 29 46 44 47 38 <'>' 42 43 ri 39 55 54 53 51 37 52 56 57 36 58 59 356 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES RDIRES m 49 50 Housing Assistance Plan July 1, 1979 - June 30, 1980 "1L;Irn : ,'Ii::. JORM MICROLAB ^MM• OMfl Nn. 63-R1471 Previous Edition is Obsolete 62 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111E5 1. NAME OF APPLICANT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT City Of lOW0. City, lOWO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ------------ 2. APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN B — 7 9 — 11 1 N — 1 9— 0 0 0 5 TABLE V - ANNUAL HOUSING ACTION PROGRAM ANNUALGOAL 4, ORIGINAL 3. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY KEY FROM TO UNC 0 REVISION, DATE July 1, 1979 June 30, 1980 CODDE E 1.1 AMENDMENT, DATE NUMBER OF LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO BE ASSISTED ELDERLY SMALL LARGE TYPES AND SOURCES OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TOTAL (!•2 personal AND FAMILY FAMILY HANDI• /4 or leu l5 or more CAPPED) personal personal (al (b) (cl Of /el 1 A. Total Goals for Housing Assistance for Homeowner 4$ 36 7 2 Isum of lines 2 and 51 1. New Construction Assistance for Homeowners 2 (sum of lines 3 and 4) J HUD Assisted Programs 4 —...--______..__..___— Other 5 2. Rehabilitation Assistance for Homeowner Isum of lines 6, 7 and 81 45 36 7 2 6 Community Development Black Grants 40 35 3 2 -- 7 _.. — — - ------ -- --- — - — ---- HUD Assisted PrOgrams 312 loans --- $ 1 __ 4 0 .__ 8 Other .__ .. ._ _.__-......... 9 B, Total Goals for Housing Assistance for Renters hum of lines 10, 13, 16 and 221 90 10 65 15 10 1. Assistance for Prospective Homeowners hum of lines 11 + 12) 12 Other' 13 2. New Rental Units 30 0 30 0 (sum of lines 14 and 15) 14_ ____ HUD Assisted Programs 30 0 ---_- 30 0 .15 .._._. Other' 16 3. Rehabilitation of Rental Units 0 10 (sum of lines 17, 18and21) 10 0 17 Community Development Block Grants 0 0 10 18 _ —_ ---_;i--+201 HUD Assisted Programs (sum a1 liner 19 ,+201 19 Substantial Rehabilitation 10 201.—Section 8 Existing with Moderate Rehabilitation 21 Other' 22 4, Existing Rental Units from of lines 23 +26) 50 10 35 5 23 HUD Auined Programs (sum- allines 14 +251 24 With Repair - —_ 5 25 Without Repair50 10 35 26 Other. NARRATIVE (Attach additional sheets if necessary and identify with items above) J 1. Footnote units to be provided specifically for the handicapped. ' 2. Describe the programs listed under this category. 3. Describe those actions necessary to facilitate the accomplishment of the goals. Incremental Year of Submission Tables I, II and IV of the Three Year HAP approved Gd 1 ❑ 2 ❑ 3 _----are incorporated by reference and are not contained in this (second) (third) year submission. Previous Edition is Obsolete 62 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111E5 I NARRATIVE: TABLE V -ANNUAL HOUSING ACTION PROGRAM The Annual Housing Action Program sets forth specific activities to be undertaken during this program year toward accomplishment of the three year housing program. i Goals chosen for first year activities include 45 units of assistance for homeowners to be provided entirely through Housing * Rehabilitation. *(Although no goals are listed for new construction assistance to homeowners, staff will investigate the possible alternatives for implementing 235 housing and other types of assistance for new homeowners.) Rehabilitation assistance to _i homeowners is directed primarily to lower income elderly households because this group comprises 71% of the need for homeowners. - Approximately 65% of the three year goals for assistance to homeowners are scheduled to be completed during the first year, however, in terms of actual numbers this amount is less than the amount of assistance provided last year. _j First year goals for renter households include 90 units of assistance to be provided through construction of new rental units, -j rehabilitation and an increase in rental subsidies for existing _J units. Small family households comprise 76% of the need in the renter category, thus, a comparably high percentage of assistance is directed to small family renters. During the first year approximately one-third of the three year goals for rental assistance will be pursued. First year proposed housing assistance to renters includes 30 units of -� Traditional Public Housing for small families, a 50 unit increase in rental subsidies for existing housing (10 elderly, 35 small family, 5 large family), and 10 units for large families to be provided through _j a Traditional Public Housing acquisition/rehabilitation program. J �1 63 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES C`1 A Form Approved OMB No. 63•R1471 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1. NAME OF APPLICANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM City of Iowa City, Iowa HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN 2. APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER B— 7 9— 11 N— 1 90 —TT 5 TABLE I — SURVEY OF HOUSING CONDITIONS 3. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY 4. 5. DATE OF SURVEYS) USED a ORIGINAL KEYPUNCH CODE FROM: 7/179 TO: 6/30/80 O REVISION, DATE See Narrative A 0 AMENDMENT, DATE NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS ALL UNITS OWNER RENTER STATUS AND CONDITION YEAR OF OF ALL HOUSING UNITS ESTIMATE TOTAL SUITABLE FOR REHABILITATION* TOTAL SUITABLE FOR REHABILITATION* TOTAL SUITABLE FOR REHABILITATION* lJ (b) (c) (d) lel (f) (a) 6) 1 1. Occupied Units - Total 1978 17,521 2,314 7,944 824 9,577 1,490 2 a. Substandard 1978 2,362 2,314 830 824 1,532 1,490 3 b. Standard (line I minus line 2) 1978 15,159 7,114 1 8,045 4 2. Vaunt Available Units - Total 1978 390 46 296 31 94 15 5 a. Substandard 1978 62 46 47 31 15 15 6 It. Standard (line 4 minus line 5) 1978 328 - 249 79 7 3. Housing Stock Available -Total (sum of lines l and 4) 1978 17,911 2,360 8,240 855 9,671 1,505 6 4. Standard Housing Stock Available -Total (tum of lines 3 and 6) 1978 15,487 7,363 _T 8,124 5. Current Standard Available 9 Vacancy Rate 1/1ne 6 r line sl 1978 2.11% 3.34% 0.97% DEFINITIONS, DATA SOURCES, AND METHODS (Attach additional sheets, if necessary, and identify with items above.) 1. Definition of "substandard" used. 2. Definition of "suitable for rehabilitation" used.* 3. Data sources and methods used. 4. Special housing conditions.plicant proposes rehabilitation as apart of its Housing Strategy and as a goal for housing assistance. Required only it the ap Replaces Form HUD -7015.8, which is Ohsolet" MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES IUD -7091 (6.781 City of Iowa City, Iowa Housing Assistance Plan Addendum A• Table I - Survey of Housing Conditions DEFINITIONS, DATA SOURCES AND METHODS 1. Definition of Substandard Housing: Substandard housing is defined as those structures which do not comply with major provisions of Minimum Housing Standards (Section 9.30, Municipal Code of Iowa City) especially those that directly relate to the health and safety of occupants. Overcrowded living conditions, faulty wiring, structural hazards, architectural barriers, inadequate heating of units, lack of one or more plumbing facilities, and fire hazards are some of the primary considerations in the designation of substandard structures for this Housing .„ Assistance Plan. Locally, any structure that has any code violation is technically a substandard structure, however, for the purposes of this plan, only those structures which are in violation of one Y or more significant aspects of the local housing code or have major incipient violations are listed as substandard. 2. Definition of Suitable -for -Rehabilitation: Suitable -for -Rehabilitation buildings are structures which have accumulated defects and deficiencies but not to the point of precluding their economic and physical feasibility of rehabilitation. Y Structures not suitable -for -rehabilitation include those having (1) excessive repair -to -value ratio, (2) incompatible land use relation- ship, (3) location in floodways, (4) location outside project planning area boundaries. 3. Data Sources and Methodology: Data Sources U S. Census of Population: 1970, computer summary tapes, Johnson County, Iowa, Count 4, U. S. Government Printing Office; Washington, D. C. Rental Housing Survey, Department of Community Development, City of Iowa City, Iowa, 1975. Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, Department of Community Development: Report on Population, July 1976 Report on Housing, March 1977 65 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 14011jEs Report on People's Guide and Survey, July 1977 Survey of Exterior BuildingConditions, Department of Community Development, City of Iowa City, Iowa, August 1977 Official records, Department of Housing Inspection Services, City of Iowa City, Iowa, 1978. Methodology The total available housing stock in Iowa City (column b, line 7) was calculated from current demolition and construction records maintained by the Department of Housing Inspection Services. Figures included in the remainder of column (b) and in column (c), "all units," were established through analysis of previously collected housing data and by updating portions of the data with information from current surveys. Limitations of available data precluded exact enumeration of figures in each column consequently various projection rate factors were developed to complete "owner" and "renter" categories. Specific methodology for each column is given below. Column (c): All Units Totals Line 7 Housing Stock Available: Analysis of existing demolition and building permits indicates that the current housing stock in Iowa City is 17,911 units. This figure includes 8,555 single family units, 1,417 duplex units, 6,968 multifamily units, 923 mobile home hookups and 48 structures which have rooming units. Among the 48 rooming structures are nine University residence halls and 26 fraternity and sorority houses which provide rooms for approximately 6,500 University students or 30 percent of the current enrollment. Lines 4 and 1 Vacant/Occupied Units: All lines are totals of respective lines in columns (e) and (g). i Lines 2 and 5; 3 and 6 Substandard/Standard Units: i Substandard structures enumerated on lines 2 and 5 are a total of appropriate lines and in columns (e) and (g). Figures on lines 3 and 6 were computed according to HAP instructions. Column (d): All Units Suitable for Rehabilitation All lines are totals of respective lines in columns (f) and (h). In August 1977 an Exterior Building Condition Survey of structures within the CDBG improvement area was completed. (See Exhibit A for M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•OES MOIMLS survey methodology). The survey covered 80 percent of the structures _ within the improvement area (approximatley 51 percent of the total city housing stock) and revealed that 65 percent of the structures are in fairly sound condition, 31 percent have minor deficiencies, 3.8 percent _ have major deficiencies and 0.16 percent should be demolished. This information was applied to the total number of housing units in Iowa City in order to project units suitable for rehabilitation. Figures in Table I this year were obtained by subtracting the number of units rehabilitated since last year. Column (e): Owner Unit Totals Line 7 Housing Stock Available: Estimates of the total number of housing units were updated from the FY78 HAP by adding housing starts to appropriate columns. Information was obtained from the 1978 Annual Construction and Demolition Report from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services. Lines 4 and 1 Vacant/Occupied Units: Frequent fluctuations in the Iowa City housing market provide a difficult situation for maintaining accurate records on housing vacancies. In the past the overall city vacancy rate of 2.18 percent (1974 Census) and the rental vacancy rate of .98 percent (1975 Rental Housing Survey) was used to compute occupied rental units and the rate of 3.60 percent for owner - occupied housing was estimated from residual figures. The change in instructions for this HAP (computing vacancy rate from a base of standard housing rather than all housing) slightly lowers the vacancy rate for Iowa City. Lines 2 and 5 Substandard Units: Previous estimates of substandard units were derived from various sources, primarily the Survey of Exterior Building Conditions (August 1977) and information provided by ongoing housing code enforcement activities. According to the definition of substandard units set forth in this HAP, it was estimated that approximately 11 percent of owner units were substandard. For this year's HAP, figures were updated by subtracting the number of completed rehabilitation projects from the previous number of substandard units. Lines 3 and 6 Standard Units: Lines 3 and 6 were computed per table instructions. Column (f): Owner Units Suitable for Rehabilitation The number of units suitable for rehabilitation was determined by using percentages developed from the Exterior Building Condition Survey applying the criteria set forth in the definition of Suitable -for - 67 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES _ Rehabilitation. Numbers were updated by subtracting the number of rehabilitation projects completed during the last year. Lines 2 and 5 Substandard Units: A survey of structures within the CDBG improvement area revealed that only 0.16 percent of the housing stock cannot feasibly be rehabilitated. This statistic was applied to figures on line 1 and line 4, column (e) to obtain the number which could be rehabilitated. Rehabilitation projects completed over the past year were then subtracted from that total in order to update the estimate. Lines 3 and 6 Standard Units: Units enumerated on lines 3 and 6 in column (e) are exempt from rehabili- tation by definition, i.e., there may be one or more local code violations i present among standard structures. However, these violations would be of a type such that the health and safety of occupants is not significantly effected. _ Column (g): Renter Unit Totals J Line 7: Estimates of the total number of renter housing units were computed according to 1970 Census data percentages for owner and rental housing, and were updated by current construction information. Rental housing constitutes approximately 54.1 percent of all housing units in Iowa City. During the last year 171 units of rental housing were constructed, bringing the total to 9,671 units. j Lines 4 and 1 Vacant/Occupied Units: A 1975 Community Development Survey of Rental Housing provided a .7 0.98 percent vacancy rate for rental housing in Iowa City. This 50 percent sample of the rental units in Iowa City provided specific information on the number of units vacant and the amount of time they were vacant which allowed calculation of an annual unit -month j vacancy rate (units vacant multiplied by the number of months vacant as a percentage of all unit -months in which housing could be occupied). This .98 percent vacancy rate was applied to the current number of rental units available in order to compute vacant units and occupied units for all rental housing. Thus, 9,671 rental units x .98 = 94 vacant rental units 9,671 rental units - 94 vacant units = 9,577 occupied rental units With the change in instructions, using standard housing as a base "' for vacancy rate, the percentage on line 9 decreases slightly. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPJDs•DEs MDnIEs Lines 2 and 5 Substandard Units: The Exterior Building Condition Survey and housing code enforcement ^ data were used to estab Ysh substandard structures in column (g). Housing code enforcement activities show that approximately 80 percent of rental units have one or more code violations upon initial inspection. This percentage fluctuates as enforcement activities continue and as violations are corrected, nevertheless, 80 percent of the renter units are technically substandard to local codes at one point in the process. When applying the definition of substandard as set forth in this HAP, that figure reduces to 16 percent. Thus, 16 percent of 9,577 occupied renter units or 1,532 units, are substandard units for the purposes of this HAP. Likewise, 16 percent of 94 units on line 5 computes to 15 vacant substandard renter units. Lines 3 and 6 Standard Units: Lines 3 and 6 were computed per HAP instructions. Column (h): Renter Units Suitable for Rehabilitation The number of units suitable for rehabilitation was determined by using percentages developed from the Exterior Building -Condition Survey applying the criteria set forth in the de im t1on o suits a Tor rehabilitation. Lines 2 and 5 Substandard Units: As stated previously, the survey of structures within the CDBG i improvement area revealed that only five substandard occupied structures or 0.16 percent could not be rehabilitated. Applying this percentage to the number of occupied renter units (.0016 x I 9407), yields 15 units which are not suitable and 1,490 renter units which are suitable for rehabilitation. All vacant renter units discovered in the survey could be rehabilitated, hence, all 15 substandard vacant units are assumed suitable for rehabilitation. Lines 3 and 6 Standard Units: Structures enumerated on lines 3 and 61 column (h), are exempt from _ rehabilitation by definition, i.e., there may be one or more code violations present among standard and marginal structures, however, these violations would be of a type such that the health and safety Of occupants is not significantly effected. SPECIAL HOUSING CONDITIONS According to the general instructions, Iowa City does not have special housing conditions which would require a separate detailed description. " n4 M Ti MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•0ES 110111[5 EXHIBIT A Exterior Building Survey i { RE: 1977 Exterior Survey Procedures In order to assess the exterior condition of the housing units in the project area, an exterior survey of each structure was taken. Some order was imposed on this process as the CbBG Neighborhood Improvement Program area was divided into areas. l These areas, 1, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 17 were the proposed 1980 census tracts. Within each of these areas then the blocks were numbered. There is a memo that deals with this process in greater detail. The survey form itself allowed for preliminary information such as the house number: area -block -number -side (see memo mentioned above), number of units, number of stories, address, and surveyor's name (see attached survey form). The other inform- ation at the top of the form was disregarded. The lower portion presented an J evaluation of foundations, walls, roofs, porches, painting and walks. The condition of each of these components was then rated as affecting 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of the 1 entire structure. For example, a vertical fault on only one side was rated as JI affecting 25% of the entire structure, faults on two sides rated 50%, and so on. J At the end of each day's surveying the blocks completed that day were then mapped. The purpose of this procedure was two -fold: (1) it served as a measure of the project's progress and (2) it provided an accurate map of each block, indicating which lots had structures and also the location of secondary structures such as ^1 garages, sheds, etc. j Eventually, a scoring system was devised andoints were structure (see attachment). These points were then totalle edt fflawsor within givethe unit an overall score. For example, a house with foundation settled on 25% of the structure and a roof ridge sagged to affect 50% of the structure received a score of 10, 2 for the foundation plus 8 for the roof. Structures with an overall score of 0-5 were considered to be sound; 6-20 were minor deficient, having minor code violations; 21-40 were major deficient, needing several repairs; 41+ were structurally substandard, to a point requiring clearance. The results obtained from this procedure were then represented graphically, by mapping, as explained in Allen's memo of 8-26-77. _J IIKJ/ssw +' Attachments I, I' 70 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDs.D[s II0111E5 EXHIBIT A Exterior Building Survey RE: 1977 Exterior Survey Data Mapping Procedures Upon completion of the survey of the exterior condition of the housing stock of Iowa City each structure was scored on a basis of accumulated black marks (outlined in Jacobs' memo of B-26-77). The results were then mapped to visually depict the overall condition of the city and to locate pockets of substandard housing. The condition of the structures were grouped into four categories and are as follows: Points Condition 0-5 Structurally Sound w 6-20 Minor Deficient 21-40 Major Deficient 41 -up Structurally Substandard Two types of maps were produced to gain a better indication of these conditions. The first shows the condition of each structure surveyed and allows for the observance of the major deficient and structurally substandard housing and their exact locations. The conditions were color coded (see map key) for easy identification with the entire lot on which a structure is located being shaded appropriately. The second type of map indicates the average condition of all structures for each block thereby prohibiting extreme values from influencing the perceived condition of an area. For each block the average score was determined and color coded according to the same categories as in the first type of map. DA/ssw 71 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES tlo RIES 0 EXHIBIT A Exterior Building Survey II RE: Assignment of Numbers for Exterior Survey I BLOCKS: Each census tract has an individual set of numbers for its blocks. The block in the far northwest corner of the census tract is assigned number I one. The block directly east is assigned number two and so on until the eastern border of the census tract is met. Then the block directly south is given the next number with the block directly west the next. Again this continues to the western edge whereupon the numbering turns around again. 1 E` a o a 00I©� � as This system is straight forward in square census tracts, however, ones discretion is needed in assigning numbers to blocks in irregular shaped l tracts. This system was followed as closely as possible on all tracts. J STRUCTURES: Structures were numbered with the first primary building in the north- west corner of the block facing north being assigned number one. The _1 building directly east was number two and so on, clockwise around the J block. Letters were also assigned to each structure to designate which direction they faced. A -North, B -East, C -South, D -West. 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I oll lz �--t1 �I EEAQ "our IP.__s•.+iL��_ I 2 � I O 10 L —AtAVLS.PRI •ane.... ... , trn§en................ ........... ins•,.., I�`I_`r•.e•.d"'_� O o t----.. _ DAR •G:yr.......... __.._�� .L Tvo IRmsea on OIreC Yard Drainsge, Sngin,factory] Yeq.or, No • !'encs , . , Yes or No fvlJonce of Rodents Yea or, No, ._._•..•_Yes Screens 41ren Rcgoired or No !:1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS-DE5 MOINES Form Approved Page 1 of 2 Pegs MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINCs HUD -7092 (6.78' VMC no. W-n1a/1 US. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN OEVE LOPMENT 1. NAME OF APPLICANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM City of Iowa City, Iowa HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN 2, APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER B —17 1 — — 1 —10 TABLE II.1 — HOUSING ASSISTANCE NEEDS OF LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS g H N 1 9 0 0 5 ]. PERIOD OF A"LICASILITY 4, e. DATE OF SURVEYfS) USED ® ORIGINAL Q REVISION, DATE 1975, 1977, 1978 KEYPUNCH CODE FROM: 7/1/79 To: 6/30/80 Q AMENDMENT, DATE &1 NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS ALL HOUSEHOLDS ALL MINORITY HOUSEHOLDS ALL FEMALE -HEADED HOUSEHOLDS ELDERLY ff2 SMALL LARGE ELDERLY SMALL LARGE ELDERLY SMALL LARGE STATUS OF HOUSEHOLDS REQUIRING ASSISTANCE persons) FAMILY ft dr FAMILY (6 ff-2 peand FAMILY (Is FAMILY (f•2 Personal FAMILY law FAMILY TOTAL and /� m mon TOTAL and or ley (5 or more TOTAL and Na (50I mor! ' HANDI• CAPPED persaml persons/ HANDI• prrsont/ persons) HANDI• pwrpro/ pMwmJ CAPPEO CAPPED (al (b.l) W-2) (b-3) (bJ) (e.1) (ed) (e4) (,A) (d-1) (dd) (d4) WA) I A. Total Ormer Households (was of find 2 and 3) 177 126 23 28 1 1 0 0 73 60 6 7 2 Owner Households to be Displaced during the three year program 6 5 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 3 0 0 7 Owner Households (excluding displacds) 171 121 22 28 0 0 0 0 70 57 6 7 4 Percentage of Total by Household Type l00% 71% 13 % 16% 5 B. Total Renter Households (sum oflkm 6, 7 and Bl 1.764 263 1,334 167 88 21 64 3 754 71 663 20 6 Renter Households to be Displaced during the three year program 11 1 10 0 1 1 0 0 4 1 3 0 7 Renter Households (excluding dhphceesl 1,319 133 1,082 104 81 20 59 2 750 70 660 20 B Households Expected to Reside 434 129 242 63 6 0 5 1 9 Percentage of Total by Household Type 100% 15% 76 % 9% NARRATIVE (Altwh&ddhiorolslydd,lfneceuary) I. Data sources and methods. 2. Special housing needs of lower-income households. Page 1 of 2 Pegs MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINCs HUD -7092 (6.78' �] t Form Approved fPage 2 of 2 Pages HUD -7092 (6.78) I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101RE5 Gmo ne. een•r•n U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1. NAME OF APPLICANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM City of Iowa City, Iowa HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN 2. APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER B — TABLE II.2 — HOUSING ASSISTANCE NEEDS OF LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS 7 9 — H N — 1 9 — 0 0 0 5 3. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY 4. 5. DATE OF SURVEY(S) USED Q ORIGINAL Q REVISION, GATE 1975, 1977, 1978 KEYPUNCH CODE FROM: 7/1/79 To: 6/30/80 Q AMENDMENT,DATE B-2 PROVIDE DATA FOR EACH CATEGORY OF MINORITY HOUSEHOLD, AS APPROPRIATE lCbeckappropriate box) lCAeckAppropriate boa) lCAackAppropriate box) e 1. Reserved 1. Reserved 1. Reserved 2. ® Bleck, not Hispanic 2. O Bleck, not Hispanic 2. Q Black, not Hispanic 3. ® American Indian or Alaskan Native 3• U American Indian or Alaskan Native 3. American Indian or Alaskan Native STATUS OF MINORITY 4, © Hispanic 4. Q Hispanic 4. U Hispanic HOUSEHOLDS REQUIRING S. Asian or Pacific ldandar 5. Asian or Pacific Iolanda, 5. Q Asian or Pacific Iolanda, ASSISTANCE ELOEflLY SMALL LARGE ELDERLY !F2 SMALL LARGE ELDERLY (I,Z SMALL LARGE TOTAL pros) FAMILY 14 or FAMILY lS or TOTAL p•nd FAMILY or FAMILY Is �") FAMILY GAMILY HANDL CAPPED ten persons) mora persons) and HANDI• Itss lOn p moM re Personal TOTAL and HANOI• /Mr more personrl CAPPED CAPPED Persons) (•1 Uel 0.21 If -3) If4l Ig -1) (o-2) (0J) (9-4) Intl (na) (na) (sal 1 A. Total Owner Households (sumo//inn land 31 1 1 0 0 2 Owner Households to W Displaced during the three year program 1 1 0 0 3 Avner Households lexcludingdisplacrea/ 0 0 0 0 4 B. ToW Renter Households (sumo/lines 5and 6) 82 21 59 2 5 Renter Households to be Displaced during the three year program 1 1 0 0 6 Renter Households lexcludingdiWacw+J 81 20 59 2 REMARKS •No Census information is available for minorities by racial category. Minorities comprise only 2.2% of the Iowa City population. fPage 2 of 2 Pages HUD -7092 (6.78) I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101RE5 City of Iowa City Housing Assistance: Plan ADDENDUM A: TABLE II -- Housing Assistance Needs of Lower Income Households DATA SOURCES AND METHODS 1. Data Sources. Special Tabulations - Inade ua�te Livin Conditions, 1970 Census, prepared by HUD - EMAD for Iowa City. Housing Unit Occupancy Characteristics, 1970 Housing Census, i prepared by HUD - MAD CO Apr 11 1974. 1970 Census of Population, Volume 1 - Characteristics of the Population, Part 1 - Iowa, U.S. Department of commerce, Tureau of the Census, issued February 1973. 1970 Censos of Population, Volume 1 - Housing Characteristics for States, Cities and Counties, 17 - Iowa, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, issued August 1972. - Iowa City Plan: Report on Population, Department of Community gevelopment, Iowa Clty, Iowa, July 1976 (includes 1974 special census report). Johnson CCounU Employer Survey, Johnson County Regional Planning Com scion, Iowa City, Iowa, 1975. 2. Methodology. The primary source used in calculating estimates of households - in need of housing assistance was the HUD Table, 5_Pecial Tabulations - Inadequate Living Conditions, prepared for Iowa City. M s Table specifies households by family size, by age, _., by income, tenure and suitability of living conditions. Although the Special Tabulations were just recently available to Iowa City , the date was taken from the 1970 Census. To update estimates to 1979, certain projection rate factors were developed based upon the increase in number of housing units. Income levels were established according to the HUD eligibility I - schedule for Section -8 housing programs. As instructed, lower j income households in Iowa City are those households which have an '! income lower than 80% of the median income for Johnson County, adjusted for household size. In 1970, the median income for Johnson County was $9,734, thus, lower income levels by household size are as follows: 76 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS. DES Mo1Mes 1 person - 56% of $ 9,734 = $ 5,451 2 persons - 64% of $ 9,734 = $ 6,230 3 and 4 persons - 76% of $ 9,734 = $ 7,398 5 persons - 85% of $ 9,734 = $ 8,274 6+ persons - 95% of $ 9,734 = $ 9,247 ALL HOUSEHOLDS REQUIRING ASSISTANCE. (Columns 0-1) through (b-4)) OWNER HOUSEHOLDS Line 3: Owner Households Base data on the number of elderly, family and large family households requiring assistance were taken directly from the HUD Table on Special Tabulations for each household category. Only those households having a lower income according to the above schedule AND inade uate housingconditions were enumerated. Generally, criteria for determination of inadequate living conditions for owner -occupied units include lack of plumbing, overcrowding (more than 1.25 persons per room), and a unit age -to -value ratio (built before 1939 and valued less than $10,000). According to recent changes in instructions for calculating needs, lower income households having adequate living conditions are not considered by HUD to be in need of housing assistance. This necessarily excludes low income elderly homeowners who are living in adequate housing but want to move to assisted rental housing. Since 1970 there has been a 17.25% increase in owner -occupied housing in Iowa City, thus, households requiring assistance in each household category were increased by a factor of .1725. Non -elderly handicapped households were subtracted from the family category and added to the elderly and handicapped need category. Since 1970, 36 elderly house- holds, 10 small family households and 1 large family household have been assisted through the Housing Rehabilitation Program. These assisted households were subtracted from calculated needs, leaving the amounts entered on Table II: 121 elderly, 22 small family and 28 large family households requiring assistance. Line 2: Displacement During the next three years, Iowa City's proposed Small Cities improvement project, if funded, will result in the displacement of five elderly owner households and one small family owner household. These figures were entered in appropriate columns on line 2. All displaced households will be entitled to relocation assistance as set forth in the Uniform Act. Line 1: Total Owner Households Requiring Assistance All figures are totals of lines 3 and 2 in appropriate columns. i 77 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111ES Line 4: Percentage of Need by Household Type Pursuant to recent changes in HUD instructions, owner households are no longer included with rental assistance needs. Percentage of need by household category for owners corresponds to previous year HAP estimates, i.e., elderly households comprise the largest (71%) percentage of the need for assistance to homeowners. RENTER HOUSEHOLDS Line 7: Renter Households Housing needs of lower income renters was calculated according to the same method used to calculate needs for owner households. Base data on the number of elderly, family and large family households having a lower income AND inadequate living conditions were enumerated from the HUD Table, Special Tabulations. Inadequate living conditions for renters, as determined by census data criteria, are: overcrowding (more than 1.25 persons per room), lack of plumbing, and overpayment (paying more than 25% of household income for rent). The method of calculation excludes lower income renters living in suitable conditions, who with assistance could purchase a home, thereby vacating an adequate rental unit for use by a lower income inadequately housed tenant. - Since 1970, there has been a 19.85% increase in rental housing, there- fore, housing assistance needs in each household category were increased by a factor of .1985. Non -elderly handicapped household needs were subtracted from the family category and added to the elderly and handicapped category. Housing assistance provided or committed to lower income renters since 1970 includes 567 units for elderly and handicapped, 204 units for small families and 16 units for large families provided through Sections 8 and 202 new construction projects, Traditional Public Housing new construction, and the existing unit rental program. In addition, 799 lower income small - families are assisted through the University married student housing programs and 240 small families and 8 large families are assisted through a 236 housing project. Even though assistance through new construction projects has not yet been directly provided to households, HUD has instructed that these committed units be included as assistance provided. All housing assistance provided was subtracted from the needs in corresponding household categories and the resulting housing needs (133 elderly, 1,082 small family, 104 large family) were entered in Table II. Line 6: Displacement During the next three years, Iowa City's proposed Small Cities Improvement Project, if funded, will result in the displacement of 1 elderly renter and 10 small family renter households. These figures were entered in appropriate columns on line 2. All displaced households will be entitled to relocation assistance as set forth in - the Uniform Act. In MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS -OF S 140J005 Line 8: Households Expected to Reside Updated instructions for completing estimates of households Expected To Reside (ETR) were not included with other HAP materials. With the understanding that ETR's will be revised at a later date to conform to changes in HUD instructions, new estimates for FY79 ETR's were not calculated for this HAP. Rather, the following estimates are taken from last year's HAP and are based upon information from the Johnson County Employers Surv�y - 1975, prepared by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. Number of people working in Iowa City or Coralville and living in small towns in Johnson County 3271 Number of people working in Iowa City or ti Coralville and living rural Johnson County 1153 Number of people working in Iowa City or Coralville and living outside Johnson County 1144 Total number working in the area but living outside Iowa City or Coralville 5568 w In 1970, 38% of all families in the county had incomes below 80% of " median income. Assuming that this percentage can be applied to all „ persons working in Iowa City and Coralville, then 5568 x 38% yields 2116 persons of low income working in Iowa City or Coralville and residing elsewhere. It is further assumed that (a) only the low income workers living outside the county would benefit by moving " closer to their work, and (b) if they moved they would locate inside the boundaries of Iowa City, rather than elsewhere in the county. Commuters to Iowa City from outside the county comprise 20.5% of all commuters, therefore: Low income commuters, 2116 x 20.5% = 434 expected to reside in Iowa City if housing were available. The percentage distribution of households expected to reside in each family category -- elderly, family and large family -- is a rough estimate based upon inquiries for housing from new low income residents in the City. The next year is expected to bring no appreciable influx of non - elderly lower income households over last year for two significant reasons: (a) the lack of new employment, and (b) the lack of low cost housing alternatives. For the most part, new employment is either part-time work or is absorbed by unemployed residents within the -- community. Although University employment has been growing steadily, there have been and will be no significant increases in jobs which would attract lower income households. City plans for economic development may alter the situation within the next three years, however, no significant increase is expected in this next year. 79 ^, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101nES The large number of University students in Iowa City places heavy demands on the rental housing market. Rental rates and housing costs are higher within the community than anywhere in the county or sur- rounding counties. Hence, it is unlikely that lower income families will have incentive to move into the community from surrounding areas. (According to the local Board of Realtors, the average house sale is currently over $55,000. Likewise, rents have increased to a level where the average rent for a one bedroom apartment is $180 per month.) Line 5: Total Renter Households Requiring Assistance All figures are totals of lines 6, 7 and 8 in appropriate columns. Line 9: Percentage of Need by Household Type The amount of housing assistance provided or committed to elderly and handicapped renter households in the past has significantly decreased the percentage of need found among this household type and consequently, has increased the proportion of need found among small renter households. In the next three years, goals will be set to address the high proportion (76%) of assistance required by small family renters, however it is important to note that according to previous HAP estimates, over one-third of the lower income small families are non -elderly single households who are not eligible for most federally assisted housing programs. ALL MINORITY HOUSEHOLDS y — Iowa City has a relatively small number of minority households, thus, specific census information on minorities is not available. Base data for housing assistance needs among minorities were taken from the HUD Special Tabulations by subtracting needs among white households from t the total household need. Table II estimates for minorities were - computed using the same methodology applied to all households in columns (b-2) through (b-4) and subtracting assistance provided. A total of fifteen minority households are currently assisted - three elderly renters, ten small family renters, and one small family owner. According to 1970 census data, there are no minority homeowners requiring assistance, however, this data can be expected to have changed over a period of nine years. ALL FEMALE -HEADED HOUSEHOLDS Income data by age, household size and racial composition is not available for female -headed households, therefore, figures provided " in Table II were based on percentages derived from census data. In Iowa City 37% of all families are lower income families and 94% of all unrelated individuals are lower income individuals. These percentages were applied to the number of female -headed families and female individuals in Iowa City, and current assistance was subtracted to provide an estimate of the number of lower income female -headed households requiring assistance. Because data on living conditions is not available for female -headed households, figures on Table II include lower income female -headed households who MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DCS MOIMCS w may have adequate living conditions. In addition, 77% of the non - elderly female -headed households in Iowa City are primary individuals. Special Housing Assistance Needs of Lower Income Households. A. MINORITY HOUSEHOLDS In 1970, only 2.2% of the Iowa City population were classified as other than White. The Black population is the largest minority group in the City. In 1974, 56% (388) of the Black population were University students and the rest were integrated throughout the City. Minority households have no particular housing needs or problems that differ or are more severe than the community as a whole. According to the HUD Special Tabulations, minority housing needs are 3.6% of the total needs. Since 1970, 11% of all housing assistance provided has been directed to minorities. B. FEMALE -HEADED HOUSEHOLDS The rise in single parent families plus the high proportion of unmarried people in Iowa City account for the relatively high proportion of female -headed households. In 1970, 7.9% of all families were headed by a female. Among all female -headed households in Iowa City 55% are non - elderly primary individuals, 24% are elderly primary individuals, 4% are elderly heads of families and 16% are non - elderly heads of families. Very few female -headed households have more than two children. The housing problems of all female -headed households are largely economic concerns. Mean income for all female heads of families in 1970 was $3,258 less than the mean income for all families ($11,080). Female individuals earned a mean income of $2,282, $74 less than the mean for all individuals. In view of this, the types of housing assistance best suited to the needs of low income female -headed households are rental subsidies and housing rehabilitation. C. HANDICAPPED HOUSEHOLDS Iowa City has a higher percentage of handicapped and disabled persons (15%) than the state average (13.8%) because of the availability of education, health, employment and recreational services for the handicapped population. The facilities and services available and the supportive climate within which they function, attract new special need households to Iowa City each year. Current information about the Iowa City handicapped population regarding household composition, tenure and income is not available in any consistent form, however, state averages indicate that 21% of handicapped households have lower incomes and 30% live in families of more than two people. PA !r I 81 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES tIOInEs Systems Unlimited, Inc., a local non-profit organization providing housing and transportation services to the handicapped, has expressed a difficulty in finding units to accommodate mobility -restricted individuals. Therefore, they applied for and received approval to develop 48 units of Section 202 scattered site housing for handicapped group living. Because a majority of handicapped individuals in the community currently live outside institutions (except temporarily for health care) handicapped service providers indicate there is no need for deinstitutionalization. D. OTHER SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS Iowa City has no significant number of special housing needs related to the economic base such as those described in HAP instructions. 82 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOInLS OMB No. 63-RI471 Percentage of Household Type I IwT 1$ 711 76 % 9 % NARRATIVE (Attach additional sheets if necessary and Identify with Items above) «. J 1. Footnote units to be provided specifically for the handicapped. 2. Describe the programs listed under this category. 3. Describe those actions necessary to facilitate the accomplishment of the goals. e� CHECK IF APPLICANT WISHES TO REVIEW ALL STATE HFDA HOUSING PROPOSALS: Previous Edition is Obsolete k! 83 HUD -7093 110781 i HICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I101NrS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1. NAME OF APPLICANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM City of Iowa City, 1OWa HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN 2• APPLICATIONIGRANT NUMBER E YEAR HOUSING PROGRAM TtPERl0D0FAPPLICABILiTY B 19 EE YEAR GOAL — 99 — H N — 1 — 0 0 0 5 70 June 30, 1982 KEV PUNCH 4. ❑ ORIGINALFROM CODE ❑ REVISION,DATE E ❑ AMENDMENT, DATE NUMBER OF LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO BE ASSISTED ELDERLY TYPES AND SOURCES OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE 11.2penonrl SMALL LARGE TOTAL AND FAMILY FAMILY HANDI• Nor lett 15 or more CAPPED) Persons) parrond ° !bl (cl !dl el 1 A. Total Goals for Housing Assistance for Homeowners sum of liner 2 and 6 49 9 12 2 1. New Construction /Usistis for Homaawners )rum of 3 and 41 3 HUD Assisted Programs 4 Other - 5 2. Rehabilitation Assistance for Homeowners lrumofllnesG 7and6) 70 49 9 12 6 Community Development Block Grants 7 HUD Assisted Programs 20 14 6 3 3 8 Other- 9 B. Total oab for outing Anutenu or omeownen by Percent of Household Type 100% 71 % 13%1 16% 10C. TotalGoals tor aw ng uutenca or entan (sum of Anter 11, 14, 17+ 73) 265 40 202 1 23 11 1. Assivance for Prospective Homeowners bum of liner /2 + 13) * t 12 HUO Assisted Programs .,ij Omar- umar- 141 141 2. New Rental Units Arum of lines 16 + 16) 145 20 116 9 16 HUD Assisted Programs 101 Uther- 116 17 3. Rehabilitation of Rental Units _ ,sumof /Inst l6, 79+221 200 0 10_ 18 Community Development Block Grants 19 HUD Assisted Programs rum of liner 20+21 ---'-- — 20 Substentiel Rehabilitation 20 0 10 Q 10 21 Section 8 Eishting with Moderate Rehabllitation �- 22 Other - 231 4, Existing Rental Uniu bumaf/7ner24 +27) 100 20 76 4 24 HUDElatedPrograms Arum or lingo 25+261 100 20 76 25 With Repair 50 0 46 4 26 Without Repair $0 _ 20 30 0 27 Other 28 D. Total Goals for Housing Assistance for Renters by Percents of Household Tv 100% 15 % 76 % 9 % , ,., 29 E. Total Gnah m, Hlln Percentage of Household Type I IwT 1$ 711 76 % 9 % NARRATIVE (Attach additional sheets if necessary and Identify with Items above) «. J 1. Footnote units to be provided specifically for the handicapped. 2. Describe the programs listed under this category. 3. Describe those actions necessary to facilitate the accomplishment of the goals. e� CHECK IF APPLICANT WISHES TO REVIEW ALL STATE HFDA HOUSING PROPOSALS: Previous Edition is Obsolete k! 83 HUD -7093 110781 i HICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I101NrS City of Iowa City Housing Assistance Plan Addendum A: Table III - Three Year Housing Program _ According to HUD regulations, newly selected goals shall address the need for assisted housing not fulfilled pursuant to the goals established in preceeding Housing Assistance Plans. First priority shall be given to meeting the needs for tenure, households, or housing types which have not been substantially met in prior years. Iowa City made substantial progress toward meeting all assistance goals as originally estimated in 1975, however, a disproportionate percentage of the elderly and handicapped households goals were achieved. Thus, in the next three years, the provision of housing assistance to families remains a priority. Three year housing assistance goals address the needs of each household type (within tenure) in the same proportion as the total lower-income housing needs identified in Table II. A. Goals for Homeowners (70 Units) 1. New Construction. Iowa City has not met with much success in promoting 235 housing. During the next year, the feasible alternatives for implementing to the 235 programs — will be investigated. 2. Rehabilitation. Iowa City's CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation program supplemented by the 312 loans will provide all housing assistance to homeowners. An expected —, 70 units are scheduled for completion in the next three years. B. Goals for Renters (265 units) 1. New Construction for Prospective Homeowners. See number 1 referenced above. 2. New Rental Units. A goal of 145 new rental units is proposed for the next three year housing program. The i large number of small family renters needing assistance, plus the low vacancy rate in Iowa City, indicate a substantial need for new units. Applications will be j submitted for Traditional Public Housing as units are advertised and the City staff will continue to encourage developers to apply for Section -8 construction loans. 30 units are scheduled for first year activities. 3. Rehabilitation. In order to upgrade older single family housing and to provide appropriate units for small and large family housing needs, Iowa City proposed to undertake acquisition and substantial rehabilitation of 20 units through the recently revised Traditional Public Housing rehabilitation program. Subsequent to purchase IM MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DFS NOMES E and rehabilitation, units will be rented to lower income families. Funding for 10 units will be pursued during the first year of activities. 4. Existing Rental Units. The existing unit rental program in Iowa City is an important element in the overall program theme to provide assistance to small families. It has been _ successful primarily as a result of efforts of the housing staff to encourage landlords to lower rents. In the next three years an addition to 100 contracts for rental subsidies is proposed, 50 units without repairs and 50 units with funding for repairs. The latter, if approved, Will provide funding of up to $1,000 per unit to upgrade available units to Section -8 Existing Housing quality standards without increasing rents above HUD fair market levels. Other Actions. Iowa City is not anticipating undue difficulty in ei achieving goals not proposed in previous HAP's primarily due to actions taken in the past to facilitate development of assisted housing. These actions include promotional and informational activities, subsidized land sales, zoning changes, modification of local ordinances and land use measures to facilitate development. ' Y 1 � e.w i M I 85 V4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 6101RES V.S. DEPARTMENTOF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPM ENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN TABLE IV - GENERAL LOCATIONS FOR HOUSING PROPOSED �- 3. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY FROM 7/1/79 TO 6/30/80 KEY - PUNCH CODE D 1. NAME 2. APPLICATION/GRANTNUMBER 2oo0M©©MENEEMe® 4. n ORIGINAL ❑ REVISION, DATE ❑ AMENDMENT, DATE A. IDENTIFY GENERAL LOCATIONS ON MAP IN THIS APPLICATION 1. New Construction: Census Tract or Enumeration District Numbers, or other locational designation 23, 24, 25, 37, 40, 48, 50, 56, 60 I 72. Rehabilitation: Census Tract or Enumeration District Numbers, or other locational designation J 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 B, EXPLANATION OF SELECTION OF GENERAL LOCATIONS 1. New Construction General locations were chosen with objectives Of furthering community revitalization and promoting greater choice of housing opportunities for lower income households. In addition, areas chosen have available public facilities, developable sites appropriate to HUD -Assisted programs, proximity to schools, transit, recreation facilities, shopping areas and if developed would not create an undue concentration of assisted housing. The accompanying map M; y bein developed per HUD instructions, ratheTable oIV shows es not lonlyrthose uareas lappropriate for development of goals proposed in Table V Of this HAP. I w 2. Rehabilitation �I At present, the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation program operates within the boundaries of the CDBG Neighborhood Improvement Area as shown. This area was chosen primarily because it contains a majority of the oldest housing stock in Iowa City, much of which can be feasibly rehabilitated. Within the program area Housing Rehab, Code Enforcement, Site Improvements, Energy Conservation, and other programs function ^" together to provide overall neighborhood revitalization. Housing Rehab outside the project area has not been defined as a priority by citizens or the City Council and therefore, has not been an authorized CDBG expenditure. RenlnnB Fnrm HUD•7016J 1, whirh it Ohminte 86 HUD -7094 16.7 X MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NE5 Z GENERAL LOCATIONS FOR PROPOSED HOUSING APPROXIMATE SCALE IOWA CITY ® km. O N 0. .62 mi. 35 00 Enrnnatisn Districts ■ Areas of Now Csnstnaiea MAreas of Msnsin` islslilitatinn i �.. 34 31 33 38 370 q-1 352 / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES soIN 51 23 ■ 22 CDBG eighborhood 26 /01 Improvement Area 49 .480 q-1 352 / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES soIN 51 60 0 L.: JORM MICROLAB u July A JULY JULY July 1115 1116 19)) 1811 1911 Ist Program Year 2nd Program Year 3rd Program Year 4th Program Year Performance Record Community Development Block Grant City of Iowa City, Iowa — January, 1979 2 y/ °I CuOF; PI -D !!. JORM MICROLAB e .. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT EE NAME AND ADDRESS City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 1 THE GRANTEE CERTIFIES THAT: Fmm Approved 1rrL• Z. DATE OF PERIOD COVERED BY REPORT FROM: June 6, 1975 TO: December 31, 1978 (a) To the best of its knowledge and belief the data in this report was true and correct as of thedale in Item 2. (b) The records mentioned in 24 CFR Part 570.9D7 ore being maintained and will be mode available upon request. (c) Federal assistance made available under the CDBG Program is not being utilized to reduce substantially the amount of local Financial Support for community development activities below the level of such support prior to the start of the CDBG Program Year. TYPED HAMEANOYITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Neal G. Berlin, City Manager MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NES TELEPHONE NO. (Include Area Code) (319) 354-1800 HUD -4071 (9-75) TABLE O1: CON'T'EN'T'S COMMUNI'T'Y DEVELOPMENT PLAN Table I: Progress on Planned Activities (HUD 4070). . . . . . . . . 1 Tal•la IA: Households Benefiting -Physical and . .68 Table VE: Capital Improvements (HUD 4078.1) . . . . . . . . . . .38 Table IB: Population Benefiting -Services and . .71 Table VG: Assistance (HUD 4078) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Table IC: Relocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Table II: Recipient Assessments (HUD 4080) a. Statutory National Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 b. Short-term Objectives and Contributing CDBG Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 HOUSING ASSISSTANCE PLAN Table IIIA: Housing Assistance Provided (HUD 4076) . . . . . . . .52 Table IIIB: Location of Units with Financial Commitment. . . . . . . .63 PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE Table VB: Fair Housing (HUD 4082). . . . . . . . . . .66 Table VC: Action to Prevent Housing Discrimination (HUD 4072). . . .68 Table VE: Title I -Assisted Prime Contracts (HUD 4073). . . . . . . .70 Table VF: Title I -Assisted Sub -contracts (HUD 4073.1). . . . . . . .71 Table VG: Recipient Employment (HUD 4074) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION" Section VI: Citizen Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 134\2.9 CDBG Project Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9() MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MORTES va. wuumr w wwr .vo umv. ovuwvmmr I. PROGRESS ON PUNNED ACTIVITIES Cit of lova Cit 1/15/79 r••Julle V. nn, IC0B0 i"t. [eordin."01 1.78-114.19.0005 HI .mmnnwm W „� PI .vm van N/ .w, 111 .v Hl an H! unr 1I) r•r"I refill r !I,"" r an 1 Comprehensive Community Developeent { Management a. Preparation of Comprehensive Community Develop. Plan lit A E 6/80 13 3S5,305 37,907 311,531 3,161 280,088 b. Preparation of Human Resources Plan Irt A E 3/79 IS $1,321 11,110 51,371 5,699 43,881 c. River Corridor Development Plan Isc A E 12/7e 13 30,00 0 30,000 0 30,000 d. Ralston Creek Watershed Develop. 8 Reads Study lst A E 1/79 13 85.0of 8,000 88,000 0 66,661 a. Energy Conic"stlon 3rd A E 6/80 13 78,23C 21,629 25,020 18,239 21,629 Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program a,b,e (lousing Rehabilitation Grants/Loans let E 6/80 5 932,291 316,729 611,905 159,262 199,129 2 3 E D 2 5 2 7 2 8 1 0 1 2 C. Site lmprovcwnts 2nd 1 3 E 6/a0 2 410,000 108,186 410,000 7,358 9,172 1 1 d. (lousing Purchase 6 Rehabilitationlet raac - 1 S ivm[ed 1 h 1 6 E D 12/79 80,000 0 0 0 0 1 7 5 5 3 S1 S S 5 6 5 7 6 0 3 Rowing Code Enforcement Activities lit 2 1 E D E 6/80 3 303,65 109,781 2D3,981 16,188 110,131 2 5 2 7 2 8 � 2 9 39 1 0 1 1 . 1 2 1 3 '4 1 5 1 6 1 7 5 2 5 3 51 S 5 S 6 S 7 51 5 9 1 Removal of Architectural Barrien let A E 6/79 6 161,593 8,710 100,802 8,210 100,802 5 Stills Omlialted Workshop let 1 E a. Study of Pmjtct Acqulsition { Re obi 2Itat Ian Fen ibiI ty [ C 5/75 ❑ 850 0 2,000 0 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DES 1401r1Es I V. .e..n Yn1M,w1M,w We V„W qVe WIW YI I. PROORiSS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES e.eee we.e Cit of by. Cit el e15 ] .eaJulle Venn •.CUM Presents BCoordinatorYYB•]B •IIN-t - •1115 rYr 111 aswnnw NI a" ll/ .......n NI •w, Nl ur •mea NI „yea. Irl w.r IU e.I.IY 11 //11 eY ..... Iilil eY a 1111 e b. Acquisition E dropped - 850 0 0 0 D c. Rehabilitation E dropped - 0 0 0 0 0 6 Ralston Creek Flood Control a. Preliminary Ncuum 2nd 2 7 E D E 1/73 1 146,616 11,427 141,SS3 33,421 111,55 24 b. South Branch Improvements Sid 7 6 E 6/81 2 605,900 70,046 7S,946 296 6,196 36 c. North branch Improvements 4th 3 9 A 11/81 2 750,000 87,007 87,007 602 2,181 4 2 1/ 45 46 47 48 4 9 S0 51 52 53 S4 55 7 Parks and Recreation Activities a. Park Land Acquisition 1. IlollryooJ Wnor Neighborhood Park let 6 0 E D E 3/76 1 45,250 0 45,250 0 45,25U 2: East Side WShborhood Park lit 4 9 E D E dropped 1 0 0 0 0 0 3. Hickory Hill Park Expansion 2nd 4 9 E D E dropped 1 2,168 0 2.261 0 2,165 4. Happy Hall any Park Expansion 3rd 7 5 E D E dropped 1 8,978 0 8,971 0 8,978 b. Neighborhood Park Site Ieproveatnts 1st 2 3 E D E 8/71 1 160,9SS 41,562 260.95S 3S,S80 151,973 35ED SI9 ED 60ED C. City Park Site Improvements let 0 E D E 7/78 2 76,16S 0 66,99t 0 66,996 S City-wiversity Redevelopment Project, len R-14, Ceyletlm 6f Previously Approved Activities Zed 3 9 E D F 6/78 11 635,799 351,182 351,187 31,046 343,SS1 4 0 E D A I E D 9 Urban Rtneval Land Acquisition let 3 8 E D C 8/77 11 1 764,872 0 ,764,87 0 ' 1.764.37 4 a E 0 4 1 E 0 10 Urban Renewal R•14 Project Arm, Public Improvements kat 3 9 E D F 9/76 1 BOD,oGo 0 800,000 0 800,000 4 0 E D 4 1 E D 1 Citlien Participation 2nd A E 6/80 14 1,621 include In Sone a] idol budget 1,627 2 River Corridor Acquisition 1st 3 S E D 3 6 E D a. Purchase of Property S Improvements 6 0 E D E 6/80 - 75,000 0 0 0 0 b. Study of Fusibility C 5/76 13 1,745 0 1,745 0 - 1,745 ,Genual � tat A E 6/80 11 SD0,0 109,722 303,111 63,043 256,76 3 Progress AdelnistratlnR 3rd A E 12/79 2 ,250,21 68,340 318,62 71,689 272,97 14 Senior Center 3rd A E 6/79 1 50,0 D 0 D 0 IS Retarded Cltiten Cuter 16 but Acquisition (Handicapped and Elderly) 3rd A E I dropped 9 1,501 0 0 0 0 7 Wipe Prevention Progru 2 v MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. la PROJECT: Preparation of Comprehensive Community Development Plan Multi-year program; CDBG funded 1st, 2nd, 3rd years, and amended 4th year budget. Operating Steps Taken: Background data reports were completed in final form, printed and made available for general distribution. These reports included: Report on Population 1976 Land Use Summary Report on the Environment: Vegetation Guide Report on Housing Trafficways Report Report on Utilities and Locational Factors Land Use Concepts Report Report on the Environment: Land Forms Guide Community Facilities Report Report on Economics i J A citizen participation program was implemented to first of all inform citizens of the Comprehensive Plan purpose, process, and progress, and secondly to provide residents with an opportunity to comment. An informative newspaper entitled "Peoples Guide and Survey" was mailed to all I _ City households. Five neighborhood meetings (held at schools throughout the community) presented a slide show to clarify City planners' concerns, and to provide residents with an opportunity to directly communicate their f concerns. 12% of the households returned the survey. In addition to this process, a random group of 250 scientifically selected households completed a special "Sample Survey". This survey data represents a cross- section of Iowa City viewpoints and provides information on which draft -, goals and objectives for the Plan can be based. Information from both surveys was compiled and presented in formal reports. Most of the background data reports were completed by midsummer 1977, so the staff and Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee (CPCC) drafted a menu of issues and alternative solutions that could be included in the Plan. The City Council selected issues and directed the staff to complete an impact analysis of selected alternative solutions. A draft Comprehensive Plan document was compiled by the Planning staff and reviewed extensively by the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee (CPCC) and other City staff. In March 1878 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a revised draft of the Comprehensive Plan for Land Use, Trafficways and Community Facilities to the City Council. This revised draft was distributed to all boards and commissions and to the - Committee on Community Needs (CCN) for review and comment. The draft was also made available to citizens. 3 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIrIES Press releases and extensive newspaper coverage headlined the Com- prehensive Plan during April and provided citizens with information. — Council discussion and citizen and University of Iowa comments resulted in revisions to the Plan. The final draft of the Plan was made available for citizen review in May and was adopted by the City Council on May 30, 1978. An initial draft zoning ordinance to reflect the land use changes of the Comprehensive Plan and provide an implementing tool, was also completed at this time. Review of this zoning ordinance by the staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission was begun. The Comprehensive Plan text and map were prepared for printing. The completed Plan was distributed to boards and commissions, citizen organizations and interested citizens in August 1978. The Planning staff hired to compete this project included: one senior l planner to coordinate activities and guide the Plan development; three full-time and two part-time assistant planners with special expertise in _ areas of urban law, economics, environmental issues, geography, and urban landscape and development; one technician providing support in graphics and editing; and one cle'rk-typist. Problems Encountered: 1. The Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee (CPCC) was established to monitor the development the of Plan. The role of the committee became skewed and at times CPCC members worked at a staff level polishing details, rather than evaluating the Plan concepts issues. 41 and Because CPCC members are also either City Councilpersons or PlanningZoningCommissioners, adendit persothe to meetweeklytheir evensthough committee originally established the schedule. The ical and l environment in Iowa 2 planners' assessment nofleveryasituation. No conclusions can beltaken for granted, all must be proven with very detailed information. This has slowed the process down considerably and has forced the activities schedule and format to be altered several times. 3. Spot apartment development continued, especially in the near northside neighborhood now zoned to allow multi -family housing. Neighborhood residents felt threatened by the increased density and requested a moratorium be enacted until the Comprehensive Plan was completed. A Building Moratorium was adopted by the City Council and continued through May 1978. Additional staff time was diverted to planning for the north side area. The staff made recommendations for rezoning according to the proposed Comprehensive Plan, and after considerable discussion by the Planning and Zoning Commission, citizens and the City Council, the area was rezoned. — 4 ` MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDs•D[s MOINES 4. Staff time was temporarily redirected to two other CDBG projects: Energy Conservation and Urban Renewal. In fall 1977 an "Energy and You publication was developed and published to complement energy conservation activities. Also the Urban Renewal land disposition and downtown development planning activities were completed utilizing the Planning staff's expertise. 5. The senior planner in charge of coordinating Comprehensive Plan activities left in March 1978. At this time the initial draft of the zoning ordinance was almost complete. Subsequent discussion of this draft with other staff members and the Planning and Zoning Commission resulted in dissatisfaction with the draft, and the Planning and Zoning Commission requested that the staff rework the proposed zoning ordinance. No funds were budgeted for this work in the fourth year CDBG application and work on the zoning ordinance essentially stopped until funding could be provided. Additional funds have now been allocated in the amended 4th year budget and work will proceed as soon as staff is available. Other Sources of Funds: None. 5 PIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MO RIES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. lb PROJECT: Human Resources Plan Multi-year project; CDBG funded 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th years Operating Steps Taken: The Johnson County Regional Planning Commission was contracted (February, _ 1977) to gather data about existing social service resources and population needs, to identify deficiencies, and to develop an on-going process for planning and coordinating human services. Four broad areas for research were identified for completion: Emergency Income and Material Support, Mental Health and Chemical Dependency, Public Protection and Justice, and family and Individual Support and Maintenance. M Citizen committees composed of providers of services, policymakers, representatives of funding bodies, consumers of services, and other concerned citizens were organized to monitor research and findings in each of the four areas. An inventory of all existing resources within each of the first three categories was compiled during 1977. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations were submitted to the Iowa City City Council and other funding bodies for use during FY79 funding decisions. During 1978 the committees for these three areas have been working to help implement some of their recommendations. An inventory of all existing resources within the fourth category was compiled during 1978. Recommendations were developed for three subareas of this category and will be submitted to the Iowa City City Council and other funding bodies in January, 1979, for use during FY80 funding decisions. Recommendations for the three remaining subareas of this category are in progress and will be submitted to funding bodies in February and March of 1979. Where possible, funding bodies will be apprised of findings in these three areas for use during FY80 funding decisions. A fifth committee, composed of providers of services, policymakers, and ` allied professionals, was created in 1978 to advise in the development of a plan for an on-going human services support and coordinative network. A plan was developed during 1978 and will be submitted to the Iowa City City Council and other funding bodies in January, 1979, for their consideration. A report on existing information and referral services in the county recommendations for a coordinated information and referral service andwas begun in 1978 and will be completed and submitted to funding bodies in early 1979. Problems Encountered: The human needs planner directing the project resigned in December, 1977 (married and moved). The continuation of the work schedule was delayed one month. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES NOIRES The succeeding project director resigned in July, 1978. This resulted in an additional one month delay in the continuation of the work schedule. Other Sources of Funds: The project is funded under a contract between Iowa City and the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. Iowa City's contribution for the two- year period is $54,324 (75%). The Commission is to provide a 25% match; the actual match is turning out to be substantially greater than 25%. 7 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 1c PROJECT: River Corridor Development Plan CDBG funded: 1st year Operating Steps Taken: Stanley Consultants were contracted with to prepare the Plan. A three volume report was prepared analyzing the present conditions and future potential of the Iowa River. Recommendations for preservation and development of the Iowa River Corridor were included, as well as detailed plans describing compatible designs for the Southern River Corridor. Phase II of the study also provides suggestions for managing the River Corridor and possible sources of funding. The Riverfront Commission has been expanded to include three members from Johnson County and one member from Coralville to ensure coordination of activities along the Iowa River in Johnson County. The formation of a River Corridor Management "Body" for Johnson County is being considered. An ordinance for the establishment and regulation of a River Corridor Overlay Zone is currently being prepared and will be part of the new Zoning Ordinance which is also under preparation. Project was completed in 1976. Problems Encountered: To implement measures suggested land must be acquired and funding has not been available. Other methods of controlling development along the river and negative impacts upon the river are dependent on the formation of a River Corridor Overlay Zone. Work on a River Corridor Overlay Zone will proceed in conjunction with the new Zoning Ordinance as soon as staff is available. Funds have been allocated in the 4th year amended budget for this purpose. _Other Sources of Funds: Local funds in the amount of $21,240 were used to support the study. F1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110INF.S PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. ld PROJECT: Ralston Creek Watershed Development and Needs Survey CDBG funded: 1st year Operating Steps Taken: Powers -Willis and Associates had been contracted (1975-1977) to complete a study of Ralston Creek and provide a solution to control flooding in the watershed. An interim report was completed March 1976 that identified specific preliminary creek bed improvements. These improvements are to be funded with CDBG funds. A report, Ralston Creek Watershed: Exi�stina Conditions, Problems and Needs, was completed-FyPowers and Assoc ati es March 21, 1977. The firm of Powers and Associates has been terminated and the report preparation has been taken over by Shoemaker & Haaland Engineers. The final Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan will be completed January 31, 1979. In 1975 the residents living in the neighborhoods along the creek selected representatives and formed the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee to help realize a satisfactory solution to the flooding problems. This committee has been actively involved in all phases of the project from the S Watershed Management Plan to the implementation of some projects. They have reviewed and monitored interim channel improvements as well as other _ solutions such as a Storm Water Management Ordinance to regulate future development, and the proposals for construction of storm water detention — basins on the north and south branches of Ralston Creek to control run-off from outside the city. The committee has also assisted in the preparation i of an application for a grant under the Small Cities Program which includes channel improvements to Ralston Creek. f Problems Encountered: The consulting firm, Powers and Associates, dissolved between April and December 1977. The final report has not yet been completed. Steps have been taken to resolve the problems and delays. Other Sources of Funds: Other sources of funding were sought, but none were available for completing the study. N MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE -" NO. le PROJECT: Energy Conservation Program — Multi-year prograin; CDBG funded: 3rd and 4th years Operating Steps Taken: A Resources Conservation Commission was established by the City Council. This Commission developed goals and objectives for a residential energy conservation program. A program plan was drafted and implementation began October, 1978. A full-time position of Energy Program Coordinator was established with joint funding by the City. Two tabloids have been published and mailed to Iowa City residents, detailing energy conservation methods and techniques. An infrared thermography instrument and accompanying equipment has been purchased and the heat -loss scanning has begun in the 403 Program Area. The guidelines for a pilot solar demonstration project have been drafted in preparation for implementation during the spring of 1979. An economic analysis of the various alternative methods of newsprint recycling has been completed. Problems Encountered: Too much has been planned for one staff member to adequately complete. Staffing the Resources Conservation Commission and report preparation take a substantial amount of time and, coupled with longer than anticipated start-up time for the various projects, have caused the program to fall behind its time schedule. Other Sources of Funds: Various energy conservation activities within the City buildings and operations are funded by City General Fund money, however, other than sharing the staff person, are not related to the COBG activities. Because of the delays in the CDBG funded activities a very minimal amount of time has been spent on City General Fund activities, far less than the proportion of staff time funded from that source. 10 " MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401RES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 2a PROJECT: Housing Rehabilitation -- Grant/Forgivable Loan Program Multi-year program: CDBG funded 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. Operating Steps Taken: According to the Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa cities have the authority to carry out comprehensive neighborhood revitalization programs, after the City Council has designated the program area boundaries and program plan. In January, 1977, the CDBG program area (also known as 403 Planning Area) - was formally established. The Rehabilitation Grant Program was initially available to homeowners living in two pilot program areas. In August, 1977 the service area was expanded to include the entire 403 Program Area. The Rehabilitation Financing Handbook became available in May 1977. During the calendar year (1977), nine structures were completely rehabilitated; fourteen others were in progress (several waiting spring weather so that exterior work can be completed). During the calendar year 1978 construction began on 29 houses: 2 grants only, 1 forgivable loan only, 26 grant/forgivable loans. In 1978 grant income guidelines were raised to 54% of the HUD FY78 income guidelines to provide guidelines that are closer to the median incomes of the retired in Iowa City, and also benefiting a larger number of low income families. -- Since the beginning of the program 28 structures have been rehabilitated with 21 others in progress. i Problems Encountered:, -1 The program started in January 1977. Initial marketing of a new program was not easy. A relatively small pilot area had been selected. Only a few residents were willing to be the first clients to the brand new program. By summer the neighborhood meetings and fliers had produced only a minimal response. ! By far the most difficult problem was competing for contractors during the j local construction boom, May to September. Large numbers of remodeling contractors chose to work on new construction projects during this period. The staff attempted to draw contractors (late summer - early fall) by using a formal advertising campaign. A package of five contracts were advertised having an estimated value of $50,000. No bids were received. 11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111ES k t In December 1977 there was a job vacancy for a construction specialist. By filling this position the staff was able to process the backlog of clients and develop a strong competitive position in seeking contractors in the spring and summer. The staff has identified 5 or 6 companies who have worked with us during the past year and who are likely to stay in the program during the summer months. A number of property owners were eager for minor repairs and winterization, but did not wish to participate if extensive rehabilitation was necessary. Contractors reneged on contracts. Two contractors did not complete their contracts resulting in eight cases having to be completed by other contractors. The Legal Department is working on the final accounting of these cases. A new program, concentrating on emergency repairs and winterization, particularly for the elderly, is now being drafted. Implementation of this new program will begin in March 1979. Other Sources of Funds: None. 12 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE N0. 2b PROJECT: Housing Rehabilitation -- Loan Program Multi-year program: CDBG funded 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. Operating Steps Taken: A CDBG funded "Rehab I Loan" program was approved by the City Council in June 1977. In June 1977 a local lender was selected to service the loan repayment accounts. In September 1977 the first Rehab I Loan was approved. In 77 the develop November loan 9p program tiitlizingncil HUD's Section informally 2pfunds astaff well es nCDBG funds. Staff began in-service training for this program. The loan program continued in 1978 with most loans being used as extra j financing for grant applications. To date 9 loans have been awarded with 6 more currently pending. Staff is also currently processing 3 applications for 312 loans. Problems Encountered: I. If the staff had realized in January 1977 that the Section 312 program was truly a viable alternative to developing a CDBG loan program, the staff might have better utilized their time processing 312 applications, but Congress was divided on the issue and publications indicated the program was about to end. 2. Housing expenses were usually more than the 35% of adjusted income allowed. Consequently, only long-term homeowners without mortgages and those who had rental units to allay their housing costs were eligible. 3. Many applicants, while being middle income, had incomes that were too high for the program as established by City Council. Other Sources of Funds: None to date, but 312 loan funds are potentially available. 13 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 2c PROJECT: Neighborhood Site Improvement Program Multi-year program: CDBG funded 2nd, 3rd, 4th years Operating Steps Taken: In May 1977 a neighborhood site improvement program was implemented in one - of the two housing rehabilitation pilot program areas. The neighborhood of approximately 600 homes was quartered and residents were personally invited to attend one of four block meetings. After the meetings, the public improvements desired by the neighborhood were compiled into a report and survey which was distributed to all neighborhood residents. A neighborhood meeting was held at which residents returned their surveys and voted, prioritizing improvements. This information was compiled and a site improvement program proposal for the Longfellow School area was presented to the City Council for approval in July 1977. Plans for implementation of the proposed improvements were developed August -November. The Environmental Review Record was updated in early 1978 and construction began in April 1978. Since this process was so successful, the procedure has been duplicated in one other neighborhood of approximately 2,000 households. Schedules for implementation of the improvement projects will be completed in January 1979 and construction will begin as soon as possible thereafter. During the last six months of FY79, the input process will have been completed in four remaining neighborhoods in the CDBG planning area. Problems Encountered: The coordination of so many groups -- neighborhood residents, civic groups, the Public Works Department and the Parks and Recreation Department, volunteers -- is a very challenging and time consuming project. However, since the involvement of citizen groups and neighborhood residents is viewed as a key element of this program, increased staff will be assigned to this program in order to minimize delays. The staff person coordinating this project also works on the Housing -- Assistance Plan and relocation activities. Because of unforeseen additional work activities in other projects, the initial neighborhood improvement implementation schedule was not developed soon enough to allow _. construction and tree planting programs to be implemented before winter weather set in. With increased staffing levels, and increased cooperation from other City departments, it will be possible to maintain high levels of citizen input and timely implementation schedules. Other Sources of Funds: None. 14 FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NE5 PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 2d PROJECT: Housing Purchase and Rehabilitation CDBG funded: 1st year This project was dropped from the CDBG program in May 1976. Funds were reallocated for this program in the 4th year (1979) amended budget. 15 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 2e PROJECT: Housing Rehabilitation - Administration Multi-year program: CDBG funded 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th years. Operating Steps Taken: Three staff people were hired November 1976: finance specialist, construction specialist, and housing rehabilitation supervisor. A training period lasted from November 1976 -February 1977. Standard work descriptions and mag -card typewriter are used to expedite „ contracts and work order reports. A new City department was organized July 1, 1977, to centralize housing and inspection services. Weekly in-service training sessions have been organized to update staff skills and background information. 44 ' In 1978 staff remained at three, one finance specialist and two R+ construction specialists. The construction specialist's salary was raised to attract and retain qualified employees. In-service training for staff continued. ,t Housing inspectors supplemented the construction specialists' inspections. Trade inspectors assisted as required (e.g. electrical inspector doing the wiring inspection). The City staff assisted the Johnson County rehab program in setting up and maintaining a program. Problems Encountered: The irregular availability of HUD funds has stalled program implementation of 312 loans, although training for the 312 program has taken place. i Retaining qualified construction specialists was difficult because of the low wage. Lack of remodelling industry in Iowa City left the program with a shortage — of qualified contractors. Staff difficulty in comprehending the bureaucratic needs of a program like _. the rehab program caused some difficulty in keeping paperwork abreast of construction. This is being remedied, (e.g., change orders are passed on to finance specialist more quickly so that the finance record can be updated). " Disenchantment with the program exists because of the many problems encountered. This has caused the present program to be jettisoned in order to formulate a new program. Other Sources of Funds: None. 16 P'1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MolaEs PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 3 PROJECT: Housing Code Enforcement Multi-year project: CDBG funded 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th years Operating Steps Taken: An area for concentrated systematic inspections was delineated and j staffing was increased for the CDBG program. A procedure manual was also developed. i Inspections were initiated block by block throughout the project area. For three full years the systematic inspection program has been carried out with subsequent reinspections as necessary to achieve code compliance. i Between January and December 1977, 648 structures were inspected and 519 were brought into code compliance in the project area. Between January and December 1978, 437 structures were inspected and 409 were brought into code compliance in the project area. The decrease in number of inspections in 1978 was due to the availability of only 2 full time inspectors instead of 3 for most of the year. One additional full-time inspector was hired in fall 1978 and is now fully trained. A complete revision of the Housing Ordinance was completed and adopted by _ the City Council in May 1978. The new ordinance resolves former discrepancies and omissions from the State Code as well as offering increased protections for tenants. Considerable time was spent retraining inspectors to implement the new code provisions. ? Again this year, annual inspections of all multiple dwelling structures and rooming house structures were conducted within the target area to ensure maintenance of the housing stock. During 1978 inspectors also responded to 183 citizen complaints in a timely manner (within 24 hours of the original notification). Administrative procedures were reviewed and improved during 1978. Efficiently redesigned field inspection forms and Notice of Violation forms have substantially reduced the standard paper flow process. Again this year (1978), weekly in-service training sessions have been y — developed for inspectors. Problems Encountered: 1. Most of the Housing Appeals Board members resigned because of a legal opinion regarding potential conflict of interest of all City commissioners planning to directly or indirectly become involved in the redevelopment of Urban Renewal properties. The Housing Commission has since assumed the duties of the Appeals Board. 17 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDIMES 2. The Administration spent considerable time designing a computerized scheduling and billing system. When the system was ready to test, the data processing firm was unable to deliver the required programming and update services. Consequently the administration has handled the system on a manual basis without computerized assistance. Other Sources of Funds: The City's Housing Code Enforcement staff was doubled in size to carry out the CDBG systematic inspection program. The locally funded inspectors also make inspections within the CDBG program area. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MO VIES NO. 4 PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE PROJECT: Removal of Architectural Barriers Multi-year project: CDBG 1st, 2nd, and 4th years. Operating Steps Taken: An architect was hired to design the elevator and locker room improvements planned for the Recreation Center. Plans and specifications were developed. The contract was let. Construction was completed in November 1978. City crews re -designed the street intersection adjacent to the Recreation Center, providing a passenger drop-off area set back from street traffic, to serve both handicapped and elderly users of the Recreation Center. Improvements were made to City Park by the Parks and Recreation crew. The restrooms are accessible, one of the shelters is accessible, a barbeque pit is accessible, and hard surfaced walkways tie accessible facilities to the parking area. The restroom in the Police Department in the Civic Center was remodelled to be accessible. A booklet of information identifying accessible facilities throughout the Iowa City area is currently being compiled and will be released to the general public this spring. Problems Encountered: The total accessibility plan for the Civic Center was not economically feasible. Alternative plans are still being considered. Several problems caused a delay in the completion of the Recreation Center elevator project. A storm sewer running under the building that was in the way of one of the support pilings had to be relocated around the pile. The elevator company had trouble getting some parts and there were unexplained lapses of several weeks at a time when no work was done on the project with ino excuses given. The interior of the cab was scratched in shipping and many weeks were lost in the decision to get it repainted. Problems in housing and operating the gate closing off the stair well resulted in a - decision to order a new gate causing another delay. The state inspection turned up several minor items that had to be corrected before use was allowed. The City-wide curb cut program funded for the 4th year has not begun due to staff shortages. Other Sources of Funds: None. 19 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 5 PROJECT: Skills Unlimited Workshop CDBG funded: 1st year The feasibility of this project was determined and Council dropped it from the budget in May 1976. 20 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 6a PROJECT: Ralston Creek Flood Control - Preliminary Improvements CDBG funded: 2nd year Operating Steps Taken: The construction contracts for four of the preliminary improvements have been completed. These four projects are the Iowa -Illinois detention site, the Benton Street sewer relocation, the Van Buren sewer relocation, and the Iowa Avenue inverted siphon. There is some concrete present in the inverted siphon which will have to be removed by the contractor before the project will be completely accepted. Problems Encountered: It was initially proposed that detention sites be developed in three areas along Highway 1. Because of problems negotiating acquisition of easements for water detention, the project was dropped from the scheduled list of activities. It was proposed that the City acquire either an easement to the Happy Hollow Park or the land itself for the purpose of developing a water detention site. The appraisal stated that Fair Market Value for the property was approximately twice as much as initially planned: Therefore, the project was dropped. It was proposed that one of the preliminary improvements include the acquisition and demolition of a substandard house on Johnson Street. The retaining wall at that site has fallen into the creek. The house would best be removed and the lot re -landscaped without a retaining wall. The elderly occupant of the structure was not willing to be relocated. This project has been tabled until the final Watershed Management Plan is released in March. Other Sources of Funds: Other sources of funding were sought but none were available. 21 MICROFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DE.S MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 6b PROJECT: Ralston Creek Flood Control - South Branch Improvements Multi-year project; CDBG funded: 3rd and 4th years Operating Steps Taken: The Environmental Review Record has been completed and a contract has been II awarded to Stanley Consultants for final design of the storm water detention basin. Problems Encountered: 1 The Environmental Review Record process has taken an extended amount of I time and land acquisition is anticipated to be difficult. Some of the land parcels will probably have to be acquired by condemnation resulting in additional delays. Other Sources of Funds: Other sources of funding were sought but none were available. r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101RES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 6c PROJECT: Ralston Creek Flood Control - North Branch Improvements CDBG funded: 4th year Operating Steps Taken: The Environmental Review Record has been completed and the review record indicates that the project will not adversely effect the environment to any significant degree. Problems Encountered: None to date. It is anticipated that there may be some problems with land acquisition for the project. Other Sources of Funds: None '23 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 7a PROJECT: Park Land Acquisition Multi-year program; CDBG funded: 1st, 2nd and 3rd years. Operating Steps Taken: Hollywood Manor Neighborhood Park: An environmental review record was _ completed. Two appraisals were obtained. The park was acquired. East Side Neighborhood Park: Timing and procedures did not allow this park ^ to be acquired with CDBG funds. The project was dropped from the CDBG Community Development Plan. Hickory Hill Park Expansion: An environmental review record was developed. The land was surveyed. Two project was dropped from the CDCDBG Community Development Plan.raisals were obtained. arose. The Happy Hollow Park Expansion: An environmental review record was prepared. The land was appraised. The land value was twice as much as the budget allowed, floneighborhood controversy about he proposed flood control -park land useThe pr jectnhasbeedropped. dualr Problems Encountered: The land acquisition procedures are so cumbersome that only one out of four M parks has been successfully acquired. In the case of Hickory Hill, for example, because of the time-consuming process mandated by CDBG regulations, before the City could acquire the proposed property, the owner had made an agreement with a developer who desired to subdivide the �+ property for residential development. By the time the City was ready to . make an offer to acquire the property, the new owner was uninterested in .` selling. The City Council chose not to condemn the property. The project was dropped. Other Sources of Funds: Local funds were used to acquire the East Side Park. 24 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES HOIIIES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 7b PROJECT: Neighborhood Park Site Improvements Multi-year program; COBG funded: 1st and 2nd years. i Operating Steps Taken: Pheasant Hill Park. All the playground equipment and picnic tables were installed to 1977. The trees and shrubs have been planted. The gazebo - type picnic shelter was built in late fall 1978. All that remains to complete the project is the construction of a half court basketball/multi- purpose area and the installation of one picnic grill. Villa Park. Playground equipment and picnic tables planned for Villa Park were competitively bid in January 1977 and installed in July 1977. Trees and shrubs planned for this park were competitively bid in September and 1 planted by November 1977. Willow Creek Park. Playground equipment and picnic tables were competitively bid and totally installed by March 1977. The accessible ' nature trail (an asphalt walkway) was completed in June 1977. The physical fitness obstacle course has not yet been installed. The shelter/restroom building is complete with the exception of the installation of a drinking 1 fountain. Trees and shrubs were planted in fall 1978 along the asphalt nature trail and around the new shelter. Wetherby Park. Playground equipment, picnic tables, a backstop and J bleachers were competitively bid for Wetherby Park in January 1977. Improvements were completed for this project by July 1977. The shelter restroom facility is complete, and the plantings are in place. All that remains to be done is erecting the physical fitness (obstacle) course and building a basketball/multi-purpose court area. Mercer Park. Mercer Park ball diamond lights - In March 1977 three local englneertng firms were interviewed to act as a consultant on this project. The firm Hansen -Lind -Meyer was chosen because of their professional competence, past good performance with City projects, and the ability to design the project within budget limitations. In August 1977 the project was competitively bid. Construction began in the fall and was completed in spring 1978. - Mercer Park tennis court lights - Bids for the court lights were opened in March 1977 and the project was completed in August 1977. Hickor Hill Park. The site for the Conklin shelter has been selected and construct on wil begin in the spring. The shelter will have water and restroom facilities. The shelter will be utilized as a starting point for an arboretum which is to be initiated next year (1979). 25 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDnJES 1 I Other Sources of Funds: The City sought Bureau of Outdoor Recreation funding to pay for the park shelters at Willow Creek and Wetherby Park. BOR funding provides a 50% matching grant. $25,000 was awarded to the City for these two projects. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES NO. 7c PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE PROJECT: City Park Improvements CDBG funded: 1st year Operating Steps Taken: Competitive bids for playground equipment were received in January 1977. The equipment was ordered and installed prior to June 1977. After a competitive bid process, a contract for acquiring trees was awarded in January. The majority of the trees were planted in April and May 1977. A few of the trees were not available at that time and were reordered in September and planted in November 1977. The large pond was stabilized with grass paver blocks. This project was completed in April 1977. Pool lights were installed around the swimming pool. This project was completed in May 1977. The spray pool revitalization was completed in June. The project also includes the installation of gabions (concrete grids) along the banks of the small pond to prevent erosion and for added safety. _! To date, nothing has been done with this project. Tennis court lights were bid in March. Construction was started during the J summer and was completed in April 1978. Problems Encountered: The only problem encountered was that the contractor was unable to deliver one of the tennis court light poles in fall 1977, therefore, delaying completion of the project until spring of 1978. J Due to a staff oversight with regard to funding sources, the bid documents issued for the installation of tennis court lights at City Park and Mercer Park did not mention the need to pay wages as mandated by the Davis -Bacon Act. As a result, the contract signed by the City was deficient in this respect, and the contractor did not pay the workers Davis -Bacon wages. The City is planning to remedy the situation by contacting the 12 workers involved and reimbursing them for the difference between wages paid and the Davis -Bacon wages. Final resolution of the problem is pending notification by HUD. A heavy work load and a high water level on the small pond caused the delay on the gabion installation on the banks of the pond. Other Sources of Funds: None. 27 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES HOMES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 8 PROJECT: City -University Redevelopment Project CDBG funded: 2nd year Operating Steps Taken Staff requirements were evaluated and an expanded staff was hired in order to complete the Iowa R-14 Urban Renewal Project, summer 1976. A land disposition consultant was retained by the City to assist in the marketing of project land, and a land disposition program was developed. " Three outstanding land acquisition condemnation appeals were settled and design and construction of one NCGIA project (College and Dubuque Street Sewer) was carried out. Thirteen disposition parcels were advertised for sale for private redevelopment, and 43 offers to purchase these disposition parcels were received. One disposition parcel had to be readvertised. Contracts for Sale of Land for Private Redevelopment were entered into with ' developers for eleven disposition parcels and negotiations were begun for sale of two additional parcels. " Contracts were awarded for design and construction of the City Plaza (a downtown project -related pedestrian mall) and one Municipal Parking structure. Design of a second Municipal Parking structure was begun, and Municipal Parking System Revenue Bonds were issued. In addition, design of the CBD Streetscape Improvement Project (Phase II) was begun. This is a 6 block street and amenities construction project within the downtown redevelopment area. Design review procedures were also completed for nine private re- development projects to occur on redevelopment parcels. The financial settlement, project closeout and project closeout audit for the Iowa R-14 project were completed in January 1978. Problems Encountered: I. In February, 1976, a lawsuit was filed, seeking to invalidate the City's contract with a redeveloper for the disposition of 16 disposition parcels. In May, 1976, the contentions of the plaintiffs were upheld, the disposition contract was invalidated, and control of 14 of the 16 parcels returned to the City. 2. Lack of commercial space makes commercial relocation slow until new construction occurs. 0 M, FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110114ES 3. The District Court backlog makes settlement of acquisition appeals slaw. Other Sources of Funds: I. Thefunds available R nteand Capitol Contract for project Iowa and usedto the exentavailable for continuation of the project. 2. The relocation grant made pursuant to the above contract, as amended, is also being used. 3. City general obligation bonds in the amount of $2,400,000 have been issued for CBO Streetscape Improvements. 4. Municipal Parking System revenue bonds in the amount of $5,200,000, ramps. have been issued for construction of two parking system cash reserves of $1,525,000 are also being used for parking ramp construction. 29 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 9 PROJECT: Urban Renewal Land Acquisition Multi-year program; CDBG funded: 1st, 2nd and 3rd years. Operating Steps Taken: 1. Obtained updated appraisals of all project land in inventory. 2. Established new re -use values for all project land in inventory. 3. Transferred $1,764,650 to the LPA for the remaining land in inventory. 4. Used the proceeds of the transfer to accelerate retirement of Project Iowa R-14 debt. Problems Encountered: 1. Appraisals from one appraiser were 90 days late, delaying the establishment of new re -use values. Other Sources of Funds: None. 30 MICROFILMED BY JORM MiCROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES It PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 10 PROJECT: R-14 Project Area Public Improvements CDBG funded: 1st year Operating Steps Taken: I. Streets and sidewalks were reconstructed on four blocks of Washington Street in the Central Business District summer and fall, 1975. 2. Amenities, signalization, vegetation, were installed summer and fall, 1976. Problems Encountered: No major problems were encountered. Other Sources of Funds: City funds were used for cost exceeding the CDBG budgeted amount of $800,000. 31 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101NES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 11 PROJECT: Citizen Participation Multi-year program; CDBG funded: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years Operating Steps Taken: The Committee on Community Needs (CCN) asked for a budget to carry out a media program. Newsletters were sent out fall 1976. Newspaper display ads were used in encouraging citizens to participate in the development of Community Development Plans fall of 1976 and 1977. Radio talk shows explained CDBG projects fall of 1976; spot radio ads developed interest in CDBG programs fall 1977. Fliers and posters have been used to announce public meetings in addition to newspaper display ads and radio public service announcements. CCN monitored all CDBG projects during 1978 and took a bus tour of projects to view physical progress. Newspaper display ads, radio spot ads and radio talk shows were again used to inform citizens about the CDBG plans in fall 1978. An automatic slide show with a taped narrative was developed by CCN and the City staff to provide additional information to citizens about the on-going CDBG programs. 17 This slide show was run continuously in the Public Library for three days, the suburban shopping center one Saturday (with CCN members in attendance to answer questions) and in the Civic Center for two days. The slide show was also shown at two citizen input public meetings and the City Council public hearing. Funding for all citizen participation activities was provided through the general administration account. Problems Encountered: No major problems have been encountered. Committee members do tend to have a lot of ideas, and the field of mass communications does provide a lot of public relation opportunities, but there has only been a limited amount of staff time available to ensure implementation. CCN would like to have more opportunity for direct contact with the City Council. OtherSources of Funds: None. 32 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 12 PROJECT: River Corridor Acquisition CDBG funded: 1st year - dropped May, 1976 Operating Steps Taken: Priority parcels of land were identified and appraisals were obtained. Problems Encountered: The total cost of the land prevented satisfactory completion of the project. The Urban Renewal court decision and HUD demands on the CDBG budget forced the project to be tabled. With closeout of the Urban Renewal Project, $75,000 were reallocated to this project in the 4th year amended budget, and work will proceed as soon as staff is available. Other Sources of Funds: None. I� 33 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•OF.S 1401DE5 PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 14 PROJECT: Senior Center — Multi-year project; CDBG funded: 3rd and 4th years Operating Steps Taken: After completion of an Environmental Review Record and the acquisition of the old Post Office to be remodeled as a Senior Center, consultants were hired to provide expertise in the areas of management scheduling, services Inventory, selection of an architect and operational procedures. Following competitive bidding architects were hired, and have completed site plans, schematic designs and furnishing and equipment schedules. Applications were submitted, and State Commission on Aging Funds and federal Title V grants for furnishings and equipment for the center were secured. A Joint Task Force to coordinate planning for the Senior Center and Ecumenical Housing projects was organized, as well as a Council of Elders to receive input from the elderly members of the community regarding programming for the Senior Center. ,.. A workshop on senior center planning and programming was presented by the Council of Elders for the elderly community and interested citizens. A.1 Meetings and program evaluation were also held with service providers to discuss space and program needs. A University of Iowa social work student spent considerable time as an unpaid worker with the program. Problems Encountered: No staff was budgeted to work with the elderly on this project until the 4th year amended budget. — A countywide facility is being planned. CDBG funds are being used to develop the Iowa City facility. If the Johnson County Board of Supervisors decides to commit funds to the project the Senior Center will become a county -wide facility. The project was conceived as a multi -faceted complex with a 100 unit elderly housing complex (Section 202/Section 8 funded) adjacent to the CDBG funded Senior Center. The non-profit corporation developing the housing has not yet (January, 1979) received preliminary approval for the site, even though they received the fund reservation 20 months ago. Since the buildings were planned to be adjacent, with a shared lobby and functionally relating floor plans, the Senior Center renovation planning has been shut down for four months, pending resolution of the housing project's problems. Other Sources of Funds: Title V grants for equipment and furnishings. - 34 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 11DIULS PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 15 PROJECT: Retarded Citizens Center CDBG funded: 3rd year and amended 4th year budget Operating Steps Taken: An Environmental Review Record was completed. Problems Encountered: Architectural plans drawn up for the proposed building indicated a greater cost for the building than anticipated. The Johnson County Association for Retarded Citizens did not have sufficient funds for this building and is continuing its search for another building or site. Since the $50,000 allocated for this project was not encumbered by July 1, 1978, the account was closed out. The Johnson County Association for Retarded Citizens requested reallocation of funds and $50,000 was rebudgeted in the amended 4th year CDBG budget for this purpose. Other Sources of Funds: Private funds (Johnson County Association for Retarded Citizens) will be the primary source of funding. 35 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MINES PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 16 PROJECT: Bus Acquisition CDBG funded: 3rd year Operating Steps Taken: Other funding sources were sought and identified. The bus will be acquired with other funds. The project has been dropped from the CDBG Community Development Plan. Problems Encountered: None. Other Sources of Funds: None. 36 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES i PROGRESS ON PLANNED ACTIVITIES: NARRATIVE NO. 17 PROJECT: Rape Prevention Program I CDBG funded: 3rd year Operating Steps Taken: Other funding sources were eventually identified. Problems Encountered: Staff time was limited, which delayed work on the project. — Other Sources of Funds: None. _1 _.i I I J J I J J I I J I� ,J I C 37 J MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOIBES E u.. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT I -A HOUSEHOLDS BENEFITTING FROM ACTIVITIES UNDERWAY OR COMPLETED—PHYSICAL AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ONANTEE NAPE City of Iowa City, Iowa DATE Dec. 31, 1978 FC RSOH WHO CAN PEST ANSWER OU ESTIONS ABOUT THIS FORM MVO GRANT IO CNTIFICATION NT Susan Sheets -'M -HN -19-0005 PROJECT/ HOUSEHOLDS BENEFITTING ACTIVITY MINORITY HOUSEHOLDS DESCRIPTION ID SENCFITTING _{ OF TOTAL (36) HUMSER TYPE TOTAL • LOWER INCOME SOURCE OR SCALE SLACK SPANISH/ AMERICAN AMERICAN INDIANS ORIENTAL ALL OTHER /26) /7e) /7d) (38) /3!) ON (3d) lie) 3 B 7350 46.9 Senlice Area -- all of Enumeration 0.92 --- 0.11 0.75 0.30 Districts 27, 28, 29, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, half of Enumeration Districts 24, 51, 58, 59 and the NE h of 36, the E 4 of 38 and the S 3/4 of 25. 4 A 6 A 7 A 9 A 10 A 14 A 15 A • HUD -4078.1 II•767 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT I -B POPULATION BENEFITTING FROM ACTIVITIES UNDERWAY OR COMPLETED — SERVICES OR ASSISTANCE GRANTEE NAM[ DATE PERSON WHO CAN BEST ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT HUD GRANT THIS FORM IOENTIFICATIOM NO. City of Iowa City, Iowa Dec. 31, 78 Susan Sheets B -78 -HN -19-0005 POPULATION ■[N[FITTING MINORTIY POPULATION BENEFITTING % OF TOTAL (2b) AC- TIVITY 10 BLACK SPANISH - AMERICAN ORICNTAL ALL OTN[R NUM, TYPE TOTAL • MALE % 1v LOWER INCOME AMERICAN INDIAN BER FEMALE MALE FEMALE MAL[ FEMALE MALE FEMALE MAL[ FEMALE MALE FEMALE 113 (22) (2bJ (2c) (203 (2c) (34) (3b3 (3c) 13d) (343 (3J7 (39) (3h) (31) (31) 1 A 2 C 47 38.0 62.0 100.0 0.37 0.51 -- -- 0.04 0.05 0.31 0.43 0.11 0.15 8 A 11 A 13 A P454 of P4041 i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS -DES 1101NES HU04070 11-751 -1 O t uA. NL.,nT.LHT.1 .ow... A.. U.S...LYuo.aYHT I -C RELOCATION FUNDED UNDER CORO Yore COIYLLII A svA.•TI FOAM FOR RUN Aenvnr LISTED ON TORY HUC Kua MICH GENERATED A RELOCATIONS MORKLOAD. ' CItY Of Iova Ci'Y, I.. I-�-]9 'c•8165.OY 8986 Plnnner/Proiem Ms1Ys[ .n. n Susan Sheets, .... �8 ]l -IW -19-0085 RELOCATION, BY HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD MINORITY rgtSLo+a u.. ..,,,.. .,... ...... ,,... . ,,. . .,. •,. —L 11"'Ll ... .e..le llq 110 IYI /lN !h/ 1111 /]q M 141 I1•I IA1 OI I....................... i .Un nu,......... ..l. . A. E D i 6 1 1 A — 1 Iii MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES PIOIHES TABLE I -A AND TABLE I -B: NARh, TIVE ADDENDUM Description and Source of Data The source used for estimating the percentage of lower income and minority beneficiaries is the U.S. Census of Population: 1970. Within the CDBG Neighborhood Improvement Service Area, 46.9% of all family households are low income households (below 80% of median income). Income data was not available for primary individuals by household, however, it should be noted that among unrelated individuals 88.2% are lower income individuals. The percentage of families of lower income was assumed to have remained constant from 1970 to 1979. Minority beneficiaries were enumerated as individuals and percentages were taken of the total service area population, rather than households. Information about the number of minority group and female -headed households within the service area is not readily available, therefore, the percentages shown were estimated as per directions for Activities marked "D". For example, within the service area for Activity 2, .37% of the service area population consists of black males. The service area population, minority population, and number of males and females were derived from the U.S. Census of PoP ati�on: 1970. Service area gender percentages were then app lel d to the number of service area minorities in each category in order to obtain a minority gender breakdown within the service area. Each minority gender enumeration was then figured as a percentage of total service area population. Service Area Boundar Activity 2 -Housing Rehabilitation and Activity 3 -Housing Code Enforcement operate within the same service area boundaries as the CDBG Neighborhood Improvement Area. This service area includes all of enumeration districts 27, 28, 29, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, half of enumeration districts 24, 51, 58, 59, the NEa of 36, the Edi of 38, and the S 3/4 of 25. 41 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES II. Recipient Assessment 24 CFR 570.906(b)(2) I. Statutory National Objectives ~ The following constitute the genera] objectives established by Congress for the national program of Community Development Block Grants. It is not anticipated that any one community's CD program, in any one year, will deal with each objective. (The local program, of course, remains subject to the - assurance, required by law, concerning giving maximum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low- or moderate -income families or aid in the prevention of elimination of slums or blight). For each of the following general objectives, check the appropriate box to indicate whether the current program year's activities do or do not - contribute to that objective. Briefly explain, on a separate sheet of paper, all affirmative responses, in- dicating how the current program year' s. activities have contributed to each objective. CD Program Does Does Not Contribute Contribute (1) Elimination of slums and blight and prevention of blighting influences. X (2) Elimination of conditions detrimental to health, safety, and public welfare through code -' enforcement, demolition, interim rehabilitation assistance, and related activities. X (3) Conservation and expansion of the nation's housing stock X (4) Expansion and improvement of the quanity and quality of community services X (5) More rational utilization of land and other natural resources and better arrangement of needed activity centers X 11UD•40B0 (1.76) 42 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDnIFs a HUD•4080 (1.76) i i i i i 43 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Does Does Not Contribute Contribute I _ (6) Reduction of the isolation of income groups within communities and promotion of an increase in the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods. X (7) Restoration and preservation of properties of special value for historic, architectural, or esthetic reasons. X I II. Short -Term Objectives Using a separate sheet of paper, list all short-term -. objectives which are being addressed by this year s Community 1 CD program. (Use the numbers from the previous C-1, C-2, etc.). Briefly j Development Plan Summary: - explain how the current program year's activities have contributed to each objective. For each objective list 7 the numbers of the activities listed on the Progress on -' Planned Activities (HUD -4070) that contribute to that objective. _1 �I I J I HUD•4080 (1.76) i i i i i 43 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES TABLE II. RECIPIENT ASSESSMENT STATUTORY NATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND CONTRIBUTING CDBG ACTIVITIES. Elimination of slums and prevention of blighting influences. The Neighborhood Improvement Programs - Watershed Management Plan, Housing Rehabilitation, Housing Code Enforcement, and Public Site Improvements Programs - have been designed to prevent the spread of blight and to arrest the condition decline of the of the housing stock, both of which have been accelerated by the periodic flooding of Ralston Creek and the contiguous area. The Watershed Management Plan is being developed to reduce flooding caused by Ralston Creek. Preliminary improvements have been made. A Storm Water Management Ordinance provides development regulations to control and encourage developers to plan for water runoff within new subdivisions. This limits increased water runoff impact on older established neighborhoods due to development upstream. The Housing Code Enforcement Program systematically inspects all rental units within the designated area, occasionally leading to the demolition of very old and blighted structures, and frequently resulting in the correction of deteriorating housing conditions, which lead to blighted structures and areas. A Housing Rehabilitation Program provides both technical and financial assistance to low- and moderate -income residents, encouraging the correction of deteriorated housing conditions. The Neighborhood Site Improvements three programs, improving sidewalks public improvements, arresting the environment. Program compliments the other alleys, and other declining decline of the neighborhood The continuation of Urban Renewal contributes significantly to Iowa City's progress toward achieving the national goals set forth in the Act. Since this program was begun as a categorical program, the elimination of slums and blight was a foremost program objective. The demolition is complete, redevelopment has begun and will prevent additional, adjacent or nearby properties, from becoming blighted. 2. Elimination of welfare through assistance, and Both the housing code enforcement program and the housing rehabilitation program encourage property owners to eliminate conditions detrimental to health, safety, and public welfare. The City has adopted a Minimum Housing Code which establishes minimum standards with which structures participating in the systematic housing inspection -code enforcement program and housing rehabili- 44 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIfiFS tation program must comply. Health and safety hazards discovered are therefore corrected. Specific examples include fire prevention, sanitation, electrical and structural hazards, and floodproofing. The completed preliminary improvements to reduce the flooding of Ralston Creek, and the planned construction of water detention basins for both the north and south branches of Ralston Creek also help to eliminate some of the causes of conditions detrimental to the health and safety of citizens. 3. Conservation and expansion of the nation's housing stock. Both the housing rehabilitation program and the housing code enforcement program conserve the existing housing stock, facilitating home repairs, maintenance, and the correction of code violations before excessive deterioration occurs. This in fact extends the economic life of housing and maintains the viability of the neighborhood. The neighborhood site improvement program complements these conservation efforts and encourages property owners to contribute additional private funds in the "spirit of neighborhood revitalization. As the urban renewal program is completed, the housing stock is 7 directly tes specifice ally forhousing: both subsidizethe d units of ddesignednfor met lthe elderly and market e activity accrueto theho' using development, artments. The �as well as to �retailtand office development, in what is predominantly a commercial renewal _ project. The Comprehensive Plan and the new Zoning Ordinance will allow for the development of housing on smaller lots (i.e. garden homes and townhouses), thus lowering housing costs and potentially providing increased homeownership opportunities for lower- middle income residents. I 4. Expansion and improvement of the guantit and qualit of community services. In developing a Comprehensive Plan for Iowa City, a background report j summarizing the current quantity and quality of community services was prepared. This report will provide decision -makers with an y information base from which future policies will be developed, facilitating more efficient and equitable provision of community ` services throughout the community. The Human Resources Plan has identified deficiencies in existing social services and has developed a plan to provide improved on-going human services and to coordinate such services efficiently. The current service delivery system for the variety of services serving senior citizens is not well organized. A multi-purpose senior center is being developed to relocate many of the existing services and coordinate them with additional programs for senior citizens at 45 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES ren Ulrs one location. Both the quantity and quality of service is expected to improve. — The development of a Heat Loss Identification Program provides citizens with the information necessary to make their homes more energy efficient. This service is provided to all citizens; it is free for those residing in the CDBG project area and available for a fee outside the project area. Through an extensive citizen input process, as part of the Neighborhood Site Improvements Program, a great deal of information and feedback was gathered from neighborhood citizens. This information is helpful to the City in providing better services of all types. In addition public facilities such as sidewalks, alleys, mass transit amenities, and parks are improved. During the first two years of CDBG programs in Iowa City, a park improvement program was carried out. The citizens' responses to this _ program indicate success. The improvements to the parks system provide increased recreational facilities (quantity and quality) to better meet community demands. 5. More regional utilization of land and other natural resources and _ better arrangement of needed act vitt centers. The Comprehensive Plan background reports detail the ecology, energy, and environmental characteristics of the Iowa City area and identify a variety of development and redevelopment potentials and limitations. These reports were used to prepare a City Comprehensive Plan for land use, trafficways, and community facilities which provides the City with strong land use management capabilities. A new Zoning Ordinance, now being prepared, will provide the tools for implementing more efficient land use. In addition, two special detailed planning studies reviewed (a) the Iowa River Corridor and (b) the Ralston Creek watershed. The Iowa River Corridor study presents recommendations for maximizing the benefits from this natural resource. The Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan recognizes the flooding problems and their relationship to nearby activity centers and recommends watershed management solutions. The Energy Conservation Program recommends methods of efficient energy use and conservation in all areas to help conserve energy resources. _. 6. Reduction of the isolation of incomerou s within communities and promotion of an increase in the divers'itr y and�t of neighborhoods. Analysis was started as part of the Population Report of the Comprehensive Plan to detail sub -areas within the City which are unique due to education, income, age and other demographic characteristics, so that the diversity of Iowa City is enhanced as City programs are developed in the future. 46 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MoIMEs 7. Restoration and h_-- architect reasons. ' value ro erties of special _fIr As the Urban Renewal properties with historical or aarchitectum is raltsi the restoration both directly and indirectly.9Property, is of Block building, is bei" For exam le enhanced restoration. Other older buildingshav rketed with restrictionwhich the eCollege vitality in the project area g have been, or will be its program. One build!" increases due to the redevelo ed as added to the National �n the redevelopment area has Pment the Opera House Register of Historic p recently been apartments. Block which currentlylaces; this is known as House Hotel In addition the Berkeley houses a supermarket located in the COBG Apartments, been and National Register of Historic Places��ect area have been formerly the Park Placed on the The Senior Center is being developed in an old originally built around the turn of the century listed on the National Register of Post office structure activities Historic Plces. T structure is structure to be "identified future use are allowing The renovation "recycled". g this historic Potentially, the Hous- and grants to homeowners Rehabilitation Program will architectural significance. To ring t0 upgrade houses provide loans structures has fit this tate orT� date none of of historic or guidelines do g Y The Housingthe participating esthetic require that as improvements Rehabilitation Program improvements are made, ties must be enhanced rather are made, historic and than replaced as 47 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDIIIES TABLE II. RECIPIENT ASSESSMENT II. Short-term Objectives and Contributing CDBG Activities MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIDIIIES 4th APPLICATION CD PLAN SHORT-TERhf OBJECTIVES CONTRIBUTING ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY N C-1 For the Human Needs Plan, select three or An inventory of all existing resources in the lb four specific types of services (in area of Family and Individual Support and Main - addition to the four completed during the tenance was compiled. Recommendations were made first year of the two year project) and (a) to the City Council from data compiled in the gather data about existing services and areas of Emergency Income and Material Support, population needs and (b) compile information Mental Health and Chemical Dependency, and Public into a format useful to decision makers Protection and Justice. A committee of providers formulating programs and allocating resources. of services, policymakers and allied professionals was created to advise in the development of a plan for an ongoing human services support and coordinative network. C-2 To serve during this program year, 80 low Under the Housing Rehabilitation Program, con- 2a,b and moderate income homeowners, providing struction was begun on 29 houses, which will meet � the financial and technical assistance minimum housing code requirements upon completion. necessary to bring their housing units into Financial and technical assistance was provided compliance with local codes and ordinances. to these homeowners. A total number of 90 applications for rehabilitation were processed. C-3 A. Hold neighborhood and/or block meetings A.(Projects in the Longfellow neighborhood, 2c to facilitate active neighborhood B.(selected by neighborhood residents were resident involvement in suggesting and (completed with their assistance. selecting site improvements. B. Plan, organize and direct the imple- mentation of selected improvements. C. Serve 4 neighborhoods (approximately C. The neighborhood input process was repeated 2000 residential structures) within the in the Northside area (4 neighborhoods of program year. 2000 households) and selected projects, which include bus shelters, sidewalk repairs and alley repairs, will be implemented shortly. The input process for 4 additional neighbor- hoods will be completed by the end of the program year. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIDIIIES 2 3G Activities VES CONTRIBUTING ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY N [s A. (Between January and December 1978, 437 3 B.(structures were inspected and 409 were brought into code compliance. C. Annual inspections of all multiple dwelling and rooming house structures were conducted Yd and permits issued. D. Inspectors responded to 183 citizen complaints, all within 24 hours. One additional full-time inspector was hired. E. Revision of the Housing Occupancy and Main- tenance Code was completed and adopted by the City Council. Housing code brochures were prepared and distributed. A. Installation of an elevator in the Recreation 4 Center was completed. The accessibility plan for the Civic Center did not prove economically feasible. id B. Curb cuts and a set -back passenger drop-off :s area were completed at the street intersection adjacent to the Recreation Center to serve handicapped and elderly users of the Center. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIDIRES 3 TABLE II. RECIPIENT ASSESSMENT II. Short-term Objectives and Contributing CDBG Activities MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES 4th APPLICATION CD PLAN SHORT -TERN OBJECTIVES CONTRIBUTING ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY R C-6 A. Satisfactorily complete the environmental A. The Environmental Review Records for the con- 6b,c review process. struction of dams on both the north and south branches of Ralston Creek as flood control measures have been completed. B. Acquire property and easements prior to B. Negotiations for property acquisition have constructing dams. begun. C. A contract has been awarded for the final C. Prepare engineering plans and specifica- engineering design of the stormwater basin on tions for construction of dams, the south branch. C-7 To complete disposition of all land in The financial settlement, project closeout and 8 inventory; to complete all relocation project closeout audit for the Iowa R-14 project Cn activity; to monitor the construction of were completed. All but one of the disposition public and private improvements being parcels have been sold. Construction has begun constructed in accordance with the Urban on several parcels of land and redevelopment on Renewal Plan. others. All construction and plans are being monitored by a Design Review Committee and City staff to ensure compliance with the Urban Renewal Plan. C-8 A. To continue to actively involve citizens A. Regular monthly meetings of CCN, radio spots, 11,13 in the identification of projects and the talk shows, a slide show and news releases, development of programs, holding neigh- have involved citizens in the CDBG process. borhood meetings, distributing news Neighborhood meetings (8) and public meetings bulletins, and other activities necessary. (4) have also provided information and gathered citizen input. B. To continue problem -solving research and B. ERR's for both the south and north branches of thorough environmental review finding for Ralston Creek are complete. each developing project. C. To adequately staff all implemented C. All programs have been regularly reviewed by programs and review performance regularly. staff and CCN and progress monitored. Lag in some cases is due to inadequate staffing. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES 4 TABLE II. RECIPIENT ASSESSMENT II. Short-term Objectives and Contributing CDBG Activities MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIREs 4th APPLICATION CD PLAN SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES CONTRIBUTING ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY R i C-9 A. Rehabilitate the Old Post Office A. Architects were hired and have completed site 14 structure for use as a senior center. plans, schematic designs, and furnishings and equipment schedules for rehabilitation of the Old Post Office as a senior center. B. Plan and develop programs, to be carried B. A joint Task Force to coordinate planning for out within the Center, which will meet the senior center and Ecumenical Housing pro - the needs of Iowa City's elderly residents. jects has met regularly. A Council of Elders was organized to receive citizen input from elderly members of the community and to help plan programs for the senior center. The Council of Elders also presented a workshop on senior center planning and programming. jC-10 A. Evaluate heat loss of 750 structures. A. A thermography instrument was purchased but le Ln could not be used until weather conditions were suitable in December 1978. Heat loss of 15 structures was evaluated. Additional staff is now being hired and the program is expected to proceed efficiently and rapidly beginning February 1979. B. Increase public awareness of the energy B. Two tabloids detailing energy conservation and financial resources wasted because of methods and techniques have been mailed to all poor quality winterization. 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A.I.I.11 L Owlun 0 U 0 0 0 O o II». .IJ 0 0 0 0 0 0 114nInl Tod 0 HUD 2 Los" 0 0 0 0 0 D A A. Told (Sao of aoaa 1, 2. A J) 1. Tonal It- .1 a.. 1, J. A J1 19 38 IB Is 0 3 9 0 I 0 L xln coaotilt noN wvin.Klm NMt. L Nm cooloom"M annTAKI mxo.law/• al o. )(ootenvt xMlol.11.0 au M I...nrv. NDNIo..I.s� 1. SWI_ M.. 0 0 O 0 0 0 1. Joann•211 0 0 0 0 0 0 100. 11b+11 Told 0 D ip to 10.4. 111,.litTf Tod n 0 0 0 0 0 O e. J. Told IS.. of h.'.1. 21 IL Tonal fsN a/a•.l•21 D o o D o• o p 0 n D 0 0 D n Ill NdIIINO aUlaTlKl all NWIN..asa(aNftl a�w YAV AI, N. C4 p.W (I! 12 ]I $ 42 12 J 0 2 R -N .Ihr.Il. aa. fl. ol.W 111 3114 :DI :$1 133 L •uea...IITY .DD.ha 11 .+l M ..r a MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110 RIES TABLE III -A HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROVIDED SINCE INITIATION OF BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (FY75) FOOTNOTES a HUD has reserved funding for development of 100 units of Section 202 elderly housing in the Central Business District of Iowa City. New zoning regulations pertaining to conditions for development of housing and related services at this site have been approved by the — City Council, however, because the developers have not yet submitted a building plan, determination of compliance with local zoning or land use provisions cannot be made. i bIn 1970, Iowa City implemented a Section 23 Leased Housing Program including 209 units. The contract authority for these units was converted to the Section 8 program in 1976 after the initiation.of the Block Grant Program in Iowa City. Since FY75, authority for 125 contracts have been added to the program, bringing the total to 334 - contracts for rental assistance. Pursuant to HUD instructions, only the 125 contracts added since FY75 are included in this table. Figures in household and minority categories correspond to percentages found in the entire program. cCommitted units are defined as those units for which a rehabilitation ~� construction contract has been signed, however, construction has not yet been completed. dOccupied units are defined as those units for which rehabilitation has been successfully completed. eThis figure includes two families of four with a disabled head of household. fThis figure includes one family of seven with a disabled head of household. 53 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOIMES NARRATIVE REPORT TABLE III -A HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROVIDED SINCE INITIATION OF BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (FY75) Pursuant to HUD regulations, Table III -A Housing Assistance Provided includes information on hou nis g units provided for low- and moderate -income families and individuals since FY75 when the Block Grant Program was initiated in Iowa City. To date, Iowa City has met 87% of its original multi-year goals providing a total of 513 units in addition to programs offered prior to 1975. 1. Steps Taken To Meet HAP Goals A. NEW RENTAL UNITS Since the beginning of the Block Grant Program in Iowa City, 64 units of Section -8 elderly housing have been constructed. Autumn Park was completed and occupied in July 1977. Iowa City has received financial commitment from HUD for an additional 229 units of elderly and handicapped housing now in various stages of development. Old Capital/Mid-states, Inc., developer of 81 units of Section -8 elderly housing, recently received final approval of their construction plans and have scheduled implementation for January 1979. Development of the elderly housing complex has been promoted through activities of the City Urban Renewal Project, whereby, the development site was designated for residential use and was sold at a price below market value for highest and best use. Plans for 100 units of elderly housing are being developed by Ecumenical Housing Corporation, concurrent with the City's Senior Citizen Center. In order to facilitate development of a downtown elderly housing complex, the City has amended the Zoning Ordinance and has offered to sell the proposed site at a price below market value. Ecumenical Housing Corporation is now, at the request of HUD, negotiating for air rights above a building adjacent to the proposed site. Subsequent site approval for the Section -202 project is expected. Direct loan funds were reserved in September of 1977 and Section -8 subsidy funds were reserved by HUD in August of 1978. Systems Unlimited, Inc. had sites for development of housing development for the two sites are expected to be The City staff has assisted search for appropriate sites problems. Loan authority for September of 1977. 54 obtained approval for six Section -202 scattered site handicapped. The remaining approved by February 1979. Systems Unlimited in their and in resolving past zoning this project was reserved in MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES In addition to the elderly and handicapped housing projects, the City applied to HUD for the development of 48 units of Traditional Public Housing with Turnkey financing. Approval was received in June 1978. Site approval on this scattered site development for families is expected from HUD during January 1979. This project is proceeding very quickly even though this is Iowa City's first public housing development. B. REHABILITATION OF RENTAL UNITS The staff has investigated substantial rehabilitation programs and other means of rehabilitating rental property, however, there has not been a rental rehabilitation program implemented to date. Activities in this area have been limited by City Council priority considerations. Currently, CDBG funding is being directed to owner -occupied housing problems. Additional programs for rehabilitation of rental housing in Iowa City are difficult to promote. Section 8 substantial rehabilitation offers few incentives to local developers - due to local market conditions, i.e., higher profits can be made from demolishing older structures and building new apartments rather than rehabilitating older structures. C. EXISTING RENTAL UNITS In 1975 when the Block Grant program was initiated, Iowa City had an existing Section 23 Leased Housing Program — with 209 contracts for rental subsidies. In January 1976 Iowa City received 100 new rental subsidy contracts under i Section -8 and by April 1978 authority for all Section 23 contracts had been converted to the Section -8 program. In _ March of 1978, Iowa City received approval for 25 additional contracts bringing the total existing rental program to 334 contracts. Table IIIA lists only those contracts added to the program since FY75 when the Block Grant program began in Iowa City. Figures in household and minority categories are percentage extrapolations of total households participating in the Existing Rental Program. Since the completion of Autumn Park in 1977, the existing rental program has been able to offer increased assistance to low income families by reassigning contracts vacated by j elderly to families. D. REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS OR PROSPECTIVE I HOMEOWNERS During the last part of FY76 and the first part of FY77, the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation program was confined to two pilot project areas within the neighborhood improvement planning area. This procedure was necessary during initial stages of program implementation in order to provide a firm foundation for the program, and was 55 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES iaolnES continued for a time due to Council direction. By February 1978 the program was operating at a full staffing level throughout the area. As of December 1978, 28 projects have been completed in Iowa City. An additional 19 projects are presently under construction. This year Johnson County implemented a housing rehabilitation program with the assistance of the Iowa City staff. The City provide office space for the County Rehabilitation Specialist and the staff continues to provide supervision, support and training where appropriate. A resolution authorizing the use of the HUD 312 loan program was passed by the City Council during the first half of this fiscal year. The rehabilitation program has received approximately 80 applications for homeowners for financing thorugh the 312 program, however, funding for these projects has not yet been requested from HUD. Although the staff had some indication that 312 funding was no longer available, the HUD Area Office has encouraged the Iowa City rehab program to apply for loans. This is expected to be accomplished in the last half of this fiscal year. E. NEW CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS OR PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS The current cost Of ocl conditions have precluded cthe tfeasibilitydoflbuildingrket new 235 housing in Iowa City. In the past two years the Housing Coordinator has made continual attempts to promote 235 housing through meeting with the Iowa City Homebuilders Association and individual developers, however, it has not been econimically feasible to implement this program locally. With the changein construction cost levels, the staff and public officials expected to make progress in promoting 235 housing projects, however, to date, only one developer is even peripherally interested. Prior to 1975, Iowa City developers built many 235 homes, however, lower income owners have since households. sold their homes to upper income 2• Steps Taken To Improve Ability To Meet HAP Goals Trying to find solutions to local housing problems, the City has taken a multi -faceted approach in order to address housing problems from every possible avenue in public and private sectors. During this program year, as in the past, the staff has directed much effort toward, gathering accurate statistics to describe the housing problems and housing needs in Iowa City. An updated exterior building condition survey was completed in September 1977 and an elderly housing marketability survey was 56 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110IIIES completed in May of 1978. In addition, housing code enforcement personnel have coordinated their information gathering to provide additional data on households for the Housing Assistance Plan and a site analysis was completed for use in locating appropriate sites for multi -family housing. With staff support, the Housing Commission will continue to take an active role in improving the City's ability to meet HAP goals. Projects have been planned which will help to increase the knowledge and understanding of current federally assisted programs, as well as to increase the coordination among various planning agencies and providers of housing. In the next fiscal year the Housing Commission will take steps to complete a housing information pamphlet concerning various housing programs available in Iowa City and will invite the representative from the State Housing Finance Authority to discuss the possibility of increased state assistance. The City Council, Housing Commission and staff have worked together to provide ample input for a multi -county Housing Policy Plan and will likewise encourage and facilitate the development of an Area -wide Housing Opportunity Plan. 3. Problems Encountered A. NEW RENTAL UNITS - Systems Unlimited, Inc., the developer for 48 units of scattered site housing for the handicapped, has had some J problems locating available sites for development in areas where they would like to build. Some sites they felt were appropriate locations were rejected by HUD due to lack of curb and gutter on the streets in the area. Systems Unlimited has worked closely with the Iowa City staff to remedy this situtation, and at this point, they have obtained approval for six out of eight possible sites. Ecumenical Housing Corporation, developer for 100 units of elderly housing in conjunction with the Iowa City's Senior -' Citizen Center, is currently negotiating for air rights above a building adjacent to the proposed site. Although the purchase of air rights has, to some extent, delayed approval of their final plans, this precautionary action will eventually help to insure sound investment. There has been some delay in construction of 81 units of elderly housing by Old Capital/Mid-states Inc. due to a change in cons',.'uction plans requested by HUD. The change in plans, involving a different kind of heating system for the housing complex, affected the financing program for the project. Consequently, the amount of their Section -8 funding was increased in July 1978. Construction is expected to begin in January 1979. 57 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Provision of new rental units for families has proceeded slower than expected over the last few years due to the relatively low number of family unit allocations available _ from HUD. During FY77 an application from a private developer for Section -8 housing for families was not approved by HUD. Subsequently, the City applied for 48 units of public housing for families and received approval in June of 1978. No problems have been experienced as yet with the development of the public housing units. REHABILITATION OF RENTAL UNITS Some rental units in Iowa City have been rehabilitated by virtue of being included in owner -occupied structures, for example, one or two rooming units in an owner -occupied home undergoing rehabilitation. For the most part, however, development of a full scale rental rehabilitation — program has not as yet become a City priority. Additional programs for rehabilitation of rental housing in Iowa City are difficult to promote. Section -8 substantial rehabilitation offers few incentives to local developers as higher profits can be made from demolishing older structures and building new apartments rather than rehabilitating the old structures. Staff will attempt to encourage rehabilitation of rental structures but not to the extent that this encouragement results in disinvestment. During the next fiscal year, the staff would like to pursue some rehabilitation through the newly revised Traditional Public Housing program. EXISTING RENTAL UNITS There continues to be some problems in finding units within the Fair Market Rent structure established by HUD. The additional 25 contracts approved in July 1978 were specifically for rental subsidies in newly -constructed units, thus, slightly higher fair market rents were allowed. In some ways, fair market rents are exclusionary since they concentrate subsidized renters in areas where " rents are lower and housing is generally less desirable. Negotiations with individual landlords have had success in lowering rents in some cases, however, excess demand for — student housing has provided counterproductive effects. The HUD Area Economist advised that an addition of 1,000 or more rental units would be necessary in Iowa City in order to make any significant decrease in rental rates through the private market. Hopefully, HUD allocations for new construction of family units will be increased concurrent with a raise in the Fair Market Rent schedule to allow Iowa City to better meet the needs of low income families. 58 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 11011JES J D. REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS OR PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS The problems encountered to date primarily involve construction scheduling and the availability of contractors during the summer months. More recently the lack of available contractors during the summer has not been a problem because the rehabilitation staff has been able to find contractors dedicated to the program. There is some feeling among the rehabilitation staff that the general public may still be suspicious of the program, hence, those who might need rehabilitation assistance have not as yet applied. There is also some indication that there is a need for medium interest loans. These issues are expected to be resolved within the next fiscal year. E. NEW CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS OR PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS As mentioned previously, new construction assistance to homeowners has been difficult to promote in Iowa City over the last few years due to market conditions and subsequent lack of interest by developers. In addition, lending agencies have expressed an unwillingness to become involved with the federal paperwork necessary to complete 235 applications. The change in 235 regulations raising mortgage insurance limits has not made the program sufficiently attractive to developers and lenders in Iowa City, however, the staff will be investigating possible ways of implementing a 235 program in the area within the next six months. 59 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIDIIIES 9 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.D(S 110111(5 us IF.....1.r or rowR. Aw e•.0 Awae•.r..r• . ..wyr •.e Vn•. 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NAb u, u. a,µ..9 rll 11 71 7 ID is, IA 104 11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.D(S 110111(5 NARRATIVE REPORT TABLE III -A: HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROVIDED CURRENT FISCAL YEAR PERFORMANCE Although HUD regulations specify that the Performance Report shall be cumulative since the beginning of the Block Grant program, it is of some interest to view year -by -year performance. Therefore, the HUD Area Economist has requested a current fiscal year performance report for the period July 1, 1978, to December 31, 1978, which appears on the preceding Table III -A. A. NEW RENTAL UNITS *During the first six months of this fiscal year, Section 8 funds were reserved for 100 units of elderly housing developed by Ecumenical Housing Corporation, The Section 8 set-aside for rental subsidies is an amount in addition to the Section 202 loan authority which was reserved for this project in September, 1977. Although these 100 units do not represent a new project, HUD regulations for completing the table instruct cities to report all new funding reservations as this indicates the progress being made toward completion of approved projects. *In July of 1978, Section 8 funding for the Old Capitol/Midstates, Inc. elderly housing project was increased by HUD, Because this does not represent a new allocation, the units do not appear on the table. Previously approved funding was adjusted to cover additional expenses of providing a HUD -requested change in the heating system for the apartment complex. With final plans approved, Old Capitol/Midstates, -7 Inc. are expected to begin construction during January, 1979. The Iowa City City Council, with an interest toward meeting needs of lower income families, applied for 48 units of Traditional Public Housing. The application was approved at the beginning of this fiscal year. Although this is the first public housing project undertaken in Iowa City, no significant problems with development have occurred. Site approval is expected from HUD during January, 1979. B. REHABILITATION OF RENTAL UNITS Rehabilitation of rental units in Iowa City has been occuring pri- marily through the private sector in response to the enforcement procedures of the CDBG Systematic Housing Code Enforcement program. The program has been very effective in enforcing compliance with standard housing codes, thereby ensuring adequate living conditions throughout the Block Grant Improvement Area. Before the end of this fiscal year, the City may pursue funding for rehabilitation through the recently revised Traditional Public Housing program. C. EXISTING RENTAL UNITS The FY'78 goal for provision of additional rental subsidies through the Existing Rental program was partially fulfilled in March of 1978. Iowa City applied for 51 contracts but received approval for only - 25 new contracts. Before the end of this fiscal year, an application 61 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -Drs 140111[.5 will be submitted to HUD for additional contract authority, thus, the goal of 51 units for families in existing rental units is expected to be achieved and, hopefully, will be exceeded. j D. REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS The CDBG Housing Rehabilitation program has made tremendous progress since last year's Housing Performance report. During the last six months of FY177 and the first six months of this fiscal year, 42 units were completed or under construction for rehabilitation. In the remain- ^ ing half of this fiscal year, utilization of the 312 rehabilitation loan program is expected to further increase the assistance provided to homeowners. E. NEW CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS Iowa City no longer has any units financed through the 235 program. Lower income families who once participated in the program have resold their homes and developers and lenders are no longer interested in 235 development. During the last half of this fiscal year, the staff will be analyzing other feasible methods of assisting lower income ` homeowners. I H w 1 62 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOInES I 1 • U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HUD GRANT IDENTIFICATION NO. 8---- —._ •msA coot III•B LOCATION OF UNITS WITH FINANCIAL COMMITMENT (:Brach Map/ CUPfULATIVE SINCE FY 175 NUMBER OF UNITS CENSUSTRACT TOTAL NEW** REHABILITATION EXISTING* HI (Dl (el (d) (c) 2 4 E D 16 4 12 2 5 E D 10 5 5 2 6 E D 34 34 2 7 E D 3 3 2 8 E D 15 1 14 2 9 E D 5 I 5 3 0 E D 2 2 3 3 E D 2 2 3 5 E D 27 27 3 6 E D 1 1 3 7 E D 11 11 3 8 E D 3 3 3 9 E D 7 1 6 4 0 E D 81 81 4 1 E D 1 1 4 2 E D 20 20 4. 3 E D 12 1 11 4 4 E D 111 100 1 10 4 5 E D 6 1 5 4 6 E D 5 3 2 4 7 E D 7 1 6 4 8 E D 3 3 5 0 E D 65 64 1 5 1 E D 3 1 2 5 2 E D 16 6 10 5 3 E D 18 12 6 5 4 E D 11 3 8 5 5 E D 9 1 8 5 6 E D 7 3 4 5 7 E D 10 2 8 5 8 E D 7 7 5 9 E D 4 4 6 0 E D 66 66 6 5 E D 18 18 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIMES HuD off (1.761 on • U.S. DEPARTMENT OF MOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT NUG GRANT mcMT,rICATION NO. B-78-HN-lO—ODDS III•B LOCATION OF UNITS WITH FINANCIAL COMMITMENT /Anarh,llap) SMSA CODC CUMULATIVE SINCE FY '75 NUMBER OF UNITS CENSUS TRACT TOTAL NEW REHABILITATION I EXISTING ro� IN Ym I n1 118;3 0 0 1 I 5 i I I I I I I I. is* I , Iowa City had 209 units of Section 23 Leased Housing when the Community Development Block Grant Program was initiated. These 209 units have been converted to the Section 8 program and are impossible to differentiate as a separate program. 12S units have been added to the program for a total of 334 units in Iowa City's Section 8 -- HUD Existing Rental Program. All are listed above. I ** Funding has been approved for 48 units of Public Housing and 48 units of Section 202 housing for handicapped. Both are scattered site projects which have not yet received IUD site approval, thus, they are not included on Table III -B nor on the accompanying map. wiry MUD•lON 11.r1� ' r�...1 r 1 I L . . ._. I ..�... • ..... L. . ���••' Inawrq P -...n I MICAOFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40111ES J i Location of Units with Financial Commitment FY78 Rehabilitated Units Existing Units 0 New Units Enumeration District 00 Riwerside, Iowa MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES F om Appeo.ed OMB No. 67•RI52/ Fair Housing (24 CFR 570.900(c)(2)) 1. By executing the Certificate of Assurance for Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, the recipient has agreed to administer Its programs relating to housing and urban development in a man- ner to affirmatively further fair housing. (Activities under this category need not be limited to those funded under CD Block Grants.) Listed below are areas of particular concern in which specific actions can be taken to provide for greater housing opportunities throughout the locality for minorities and women. For the areas of concern listed below: — a. Check those in which studies or actions have been undertaken during the program year. b. On a separate sheet of paper, summarize the specific study or activity and briefly describe the results and recommenda- tions of the study or the effects of the action. As an example, a locality might examine the pattern of multi -family zoning to determine its effect on minorities. The recipient would _ j check "zoning", and note on the separate sheet that a study was I undertaken to determine the effects of current multi -family zoning on minorities. The results of the study could be summarized,for example, "the pattern of zoning tends to further the concentration ^ of minorities in the locality because the bulk of the multi- family zoning is in, or adjacent to, minority communities, rather than located throughout the locality." If the study recommends actions, such as dispersing multi -family housing, these reconmenda- tions must be summarized. iZoning Building Codes X Housing Codes X Land Use Planning, Policy and Implementation Development Program Planning. Policy (including Site Selection Policies), and Implementation Public Facilities AM Housing L_ Other (Specify Housing Audit ) 2. Complete Form V -C, "Action to Prevent Discrimination in the Sale, Rental and Financing of Housing ," (HUD -4072). HUD -4082 lIJ/,) M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIG UICs V-8 Fair Housing The general procedure established for monitoring program impact on minorities and women follows: Programs federally funded are reviewed by Maude White, Director of Affirmative Action for the Iowa Civil Rights Commission as part of the State of Iowa Office of Planning and Programming A -9S review. i 1 Housing Code i The Minimum Housing Standards for Iowa City have been revised and a new Housing Code was adopted by the City Council in 1978. The environmental Review Record for the Housing Code Enforcement program considers the program impact on low and moderate income residents including minorities and women. Land Use Planning, Policy and Implementation i The Comprehensive Plan work program is strategy -oriented to low -moderate income and minority groups; especially to determine their location and their impact on the community structure. Detailed results and recommenda- tions have not been completed. Housing Audit A housing audit testing for discriminatory practices in rental and real estate on the basis of race, disability, age, religion and national origin u� had been planned by the Iowa City Human Rights Commission (ICHRC). The audit was to have been jointly conducted with the Citizen's Housing Task Force. However, the Task Force, since being contacted regarding this project, has disbanned. Additionally, the position of Director of Human Relations Department is currently vacant. The Director has the responsibility for supervising the Civil Rights specialist assigned to the Commission and for providing additional support services to the Commission. Once a _1 department director is hired and the department fully staffed, the commission will be able to revise its plans for a housing audit and identify personnel to participate in implementing the study. I 11 67 1`11CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES F10111ES Fm. A,, .e ONE Ile. N.119s m.00.Arwrwr or eeuuxo Axowgwowuorn wl ��, .-C ACTION 70 PRI.Iwt OIFCe1NINATIOM IN IAS SAL I. AIAUL. ane rINAMCINC Or MOW 94 en Yler wANe "7.u .+o rcolIA. I... mu stn mal ^ .1 1.., 1... "PAI, Zule..sll City of Iowa City .... Ey IS 197v civil NI bb 5, rip un.+rm. u.esnuaw eu.,.e r.een•. eau .wpron caw u•eran . .1 2'.a......or lr w,nc•m,m+I run .wav rwr rt•rr nnsax..Iowa 8" mea•+v..1 111 ❑I Ill Ll A. Revislun of locel Iluman Rights Ordinance. 'ophf. Zuk...skl, Iluman btul dollar value Human Rights Ordinance with additional Relations Department Of stuff time for coverage fn Lousing on sun., age, disability, aTrial all wetly 111 es ,tutus, sexual preference was udupted May 1977 '- Angela Nyun, Legal Dap.rinent Ilsted in this aAJ Is now In affect, Because of changes In the table. Stow statute prohibiting discrimination, the Candy Morgan, former Director S.phl. Zukrovskl: City,, Dome, i,h,, Ordinance is In the of Human Relations Depart. $6,/00 process of being revised. The ICDRC is recommending to Candy Morgan: include the broader protection afforded under tb— $1,000 State statute that prohibits dissrl.ieution Anel• Ryan: against tuuanb because of a protected basis $1,725 (1. a. -rucul of [Ina tenant's invited nahors. ins Salaries for these amonJeJ Stole statute provides broader remedies 3 City staff .re Including paln and humiliation, and reasonable locally funded by attorney and court Costs. The ICIINC Is ncomear^ the City Council. Ing this change In 11..dlos, mise. Non-discriminatory, housing advertising. Sophie Zukrowski Comnunicoled to as enc les responsible for ranting, Liaison maintained with newspapers. Investigation and enforcement of local Civil Rights Ordinance by Civil Sophia Zukrovskl During calendar year 1978, one formal housing Damplo staff Rights SI'eC1a1 Lt. cInt filed with the ICIINC Aced investigated y the Civil Rights Specialist. Finding of no rohablc cause for nut i anal origin discrimination LI.lsan maintained with 111111 regarding complaint._ no informal race complain[ successfully resolve Ihrough the specialists intervention. Many alien iuyulring whether policies aro di ... Wo— o - :tory are advised of appropriate enforccmunt :!cry gencies and other offices that can assist. Compliance review of COEC contracts. Legal Department eview of Affirmative Action end non-discrl.f no. [ion. Preparation of material, for bidding. Provide funds to Administer the far housing 1• City Ceu.¢II C Development of Affirmative Marketing and Candy Morgan Adve,rtiskng Plan for Obtaining licenses, Sophia Zukrovskl building permits, etc. OEE Measures to assist minorities In finding housing Candy Morgan SOPhf. Zukrovskl E & F The lousing Rehabilitation program provides Mike guchan.k Counseling, technical and flnanc inn .sslst- MACE to .n Integrated neighborhood of low end moderate income persons. F Morris Mulgrnn, active In inlegrnting comvnl- 1S0phl& Zukrovskl ties, spoke to the Commisslon, City Staff an dl community resident, regarding dlacriesn.tlon In the Fele, rental, and financing of housing J m MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111E5 Ity Council authod:e' the departmental budget Id funds for ICHAC. Funds Are sothers:ed for 111 -time %left person ICivll Rights 5peelalist$"' Ie Department Director, aupplir% And clerical Import service%. I.egAl stAtf AIAO ...ists In mplaint resolution. •+ lure plan% dependent on Department staffing to ovlde support services to the ICIIRC. .y ,[,oncontacts with 'Pee MAI support services.--. steeti we Tenants Association And Tenant's sited has been maintained. Citizen's Mousing. Ik Force he, disbanded. 'get area delinvted for housing rehabilftatlon :nudes minority residents 9 of 15 ensenti.. Itnccts contain Lq more than the avenge umb' nlnonsies arc Included In the are.. 30 people attended l - I l {rrw Jp VJ. OIr1. 1-1 oI M0V11F0 a.0 V•a.F p1 Y1 L01YaVi dII Nr,I Y_C acy.A TO rM PINT 011CRIYINArIOM IN OMI TALI, MIM TIL, AND FINANCING O( NOONMO OMaM111 F.YI 001 •f. 1 4 •+O C.411 r11F Ir I+0V 11T p.1 uaw iFn Io.. SoPhla Zukrowskl Cit of lova Llt amu cool +vvaa+a•Ir caro: .anew. vo •.n1++ mrr rlewxaopvunl aou.wruwlvll pl t _,l mle4n w. neM"""'m A. 0V.w0 rep.... iru .FON+coxiM. cap+ 0. 111.1 nYI pl !Il I — 6 /rl Wlp ww 1 planned study Of diserlainatary hnus3 nR ti rt Candy Morgan f p .c cea. "PleneatatiOn dela ed due I) o di Llten'M IbuanR Talk Forcennd drpa ltrtm.tal II vacancy, j puhlicntinn Of ICIIRL nevrletter vPIMIninxthe Sophia Zukrovrkl JI nrdin.,ne, And nvallnhlllty of Cnmplalnt At leaft 9 Ifmn of neVrlettrra di tributed. prncees. Halling Ilat Includes (ImnelMl FlYae: dls[rlbuted twice yearly. And lending in%IItlltianAr realtars. Apart. Jhent CONN-- minapers. plYc" alltllnln{ prnl lcted c-IrC.rl Fa And protected Arens AI %t rlhutnl at rellAtratlan in University n( Inwn studmta. I roclnnr wm% d—elapld to explain new nrdinnnee to women, minorltiex, and the Pandy Morgan Waited copies distributed. hill be updated Reneral I hit,, Sophia Zukrnwaki luhsequenl to ravlslolr. In the ordinance. i J public ""let annmwceeenb by I(.IIRC. SuhNltte SOPhla Zukrowski to local radio Aratinn%. Inform% the nudlene 10 ste tion contacted with about three different _... of nan•duCriminatian In IANA City and where spats. ramp lA In to any be film, I •_� uo tar 3 repo / .-.. 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Ir,fm.liMOR In AR 311 a u9moau.nIR---r— IIaIaO•uf.000 79 IR 7R IR 1 a IISO61 SR 7R SR Ln Nr.»..wau Nmm� -- 7.1.73 t9 17.31-7e 1l SEE a. udnL II.M 1 2 1 7 NOTE 1 IIO.®•uUll 1 7 J 7 K lufm.ut® 3 3 t O..• III OOG 6 6 _ Y,r)I.wrwl..rrN- tun N n..r r.0».I IINI IfY r u.4h 1 I 1. Y.�11,IpO SEE I II.YO.I).M !pfE > no.m6. mm le lu.}W. silkm I O.. n)6YO .I..,....n 1rn «n»» . oa. n e,r7wnr. IYflNY6d1 SEE a n)00•nM ] Im mO M.." -- r . 112,!W0,111000 O MOOO ...n.n. n m i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DF.S MOIRES V -C RECIPIENT EMPLOYMENT Note N1 All data reported for Sections A, B, C, and D include only permanent - full-time employees to maintain consistency with the last two reports. Only the data for Section A is from the EEO -4 report but includes administrative and legal departments' staff unlike the EEO -4 report. The salary ranges for Section A were adjusted to reflect the salary ranges used in EEO -4 reports. Section B includes all personnel hired into permanent full-time positions for the first time or after a break in service. Included are those individuals hired for full-time permanent work even if he/she had worked as a temporary employee. i All blanks are "zeros." Note N2 The City of Iowa City maintains a competitive pay plan which is subject to annual review and adjustment. The pay plan incorporates a cost -of - living factor for bargaining units which upgrades employees' salaries. Administrative, supervisory, exempt and bargaining unit employees also receive merit increases upon a satisfactory performance evaluation. ! Note k3 There were no permanent full-time employees with an annual salary below $7,900 on the June 30, 1978 payroll (see Section A) while the data shows 5 new employees hired between 7-1-78 and 12-31-78 at an annual salary under $7,500 (see Section B). The City, in a negotiated contract, dropped the starting salaries. Consequently, some of the starting salaries were below $7,500 annually effective July 1, 1978. ._j Note s4 "R" indicates those employees who resigned. "D" indicates those employees who were dismissed. J Note N5 Does not include administrative changes between full and part-time status, nor transfers between departments unless the change resulted _. in an increased salary or upgrading of title. Note N6 The City's regular employment practices have not had any discriminatory impact on Section 3 residents. Because of the small size of Iowa City and because a large portion of the City has been designated as a Section 3 unit, many of the City's employees come from this area. Documentation i of the exact number of Section 3 employees can be provided at a later - I date if requested. Note N7 i "CETA" refers to the CETA training program. "MY" refers to the local training program called Mayor's Youth. The City of Iowa City hires trainees through the CETA program. Many of —' these employees are able to qualify and are hired for full-time permanent jobs. No full-time CETA employees were hired between 7-1-78 and 12-31-78. It appears there was a freeze by the CETA office on CETA positions. Further- more, because of changes in contract terms in the full, the administration -- reevaluated the changes in the program and the City's ability to meet those terms. Employees on the CETA contracts prior to 7-1-78 were maintained until the expiration of the contract. In some circumstances, these CETA employees were transfered to a temporary position or were successfully placed in permanent positions. Sex and race data for 11 Mayor's Youth participants were unavailable. 73 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDs•DCs M010Es 1. VI CITIZEN PARTICIPATION The attached letters include comments from the Chairman of the Committee on Community needs as well as suggestions for the Housing Rehabilitation program and the Site Improvement program. No letters were received with regard to implementation of the citizen participation plan. _ Other written comments and letters received concerning specific aspects of projects are summarized in section two of this report. 74 _ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Hawkeye Area Community Action Program A MCKbCR AGENCY OF THE UNIILD WAY O] LINN PND JONN%ON COUNTILS AN LOUAL OPPORTUNITY AGENCY 106 eTH AVENUE S.C. CEDAR RAPIDS. IOTA 62401 THOMAS MISNIMEN 310.366.7631 Urzun v[ nI.ICT.. October 12, 1978 Curtis Purington Community Development Program j Civic Center -- Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Purington; i I wish to restate, in writing, my thoughts expressed at the meeting, held October 5, 1978, regarding rehabilitation funds. t I would like to see the funds available to the total city of Iowa @Sty, not just specific areas. I understand a new proposed regulation will allow health and safety problems to be considered as a reason i--- to rehabilitate. Many elderly could be encouraged to apply for aid if it would help them continue to live in their own homes. It is very sad to deal with an elderly person who lives across the street from someone younger, who has a better income and is receiving re- habilitation money, when they are not eligible because of their i location. This should be considered before you reduce the program and rechannel the funds. Low income elderly are very suspicious of ''give-away programs" and need a one on one education in order to accept these programs. -% HACAP Winterization Fonda are tied to CETA labor which is often non- existent, or not really as capable as we need. If you would channel funds to another agency, such as the JohnsonCounty Council on Aging, to _ provide tools and hire a labor force of three people willing and able to do chore and winterization type work, HACAP would train them on application of the winterization material and provide the material for the clients meeting our guidelines. Attached, for your information only, you will find some Linn County 1 — Council on Aging statistics. I feel certain you would find Johnson County has the same types of problems. i Sincerely, w.� Marjorie Wetherill Housing Specialist Md:lb Enc. 9 H.CJI bD.NO OI OIIrI ClON6 IY ]l CIIE 1114AN. LU IN L111NC NT YICL /NI41OfNi ]LONLNCf. YI'11M[ -... 7[J !L[NLT.Y♦ NDIILx, f.I I,N LINN COUNTY JOIINAON COUNTY b[XiON 10U.T1 hI1CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES M01RES lx1 J•.UxfN IO NII Nx.Yf JOIIf/ f4V H1f VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION 1115 Gillwrl C,m,l _ OF JOHNSON COUNTY In%a(11v.1uwa 522 10 Phone 319.337.9680 A UNITED WAY AGENCY October 11, 1978 Curtis Purington % Community Development Program Civic Center 410 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Purington: - As Director of the Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County, I am made aware, almost daily, of the problems the elderly and disabled experience as they attempt to live with optimal inde- pendence and with minimal dependence on various government funds. Some of their greatest obstacles are routine maintenance of their dwellings, generating the funds to make modest repairs and improve- ments, and finally, locating competent person(s) to carry out any of these tasks. If existing housing rehabilitation programs could be expanded to assist according to proven need, irregardless of location within the town, our problem could be lessened. If a chore/repair service could be developed, based on a number of persons working less than full time and managed by persons who understand buldings, grounds, and all that they entail, the other problems could be addressed. (I believe retired businessmen have a model that could be drawn upon as one sought means of training and supervising workers. I do not know the organization's name.) Too many times we see clients go to a nursing home, not because we cannot manage their health problem at home, but because their simpliest household maintenance chores and repairs are beyond their capabilities. Therefore, our agency supports greater availability for housing rehabilitation and the development of a Household Support Unit for elderly and disabled of all ages. Sincerely, (Mrs. ) Kathleen Kelly', RN, MA Executive Director KK:ja 76 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 11011JES P, /f tri' the �1NERIVAN ASSOCI:f' ION OF Ilf+'!'IIIII;II !'I*;ftSU.1�S, Int;. October 15, 1978 To: Curtis Purington, Chairman of the Committee on Community Needs From: Housing Committee of Johnson County Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons In considering funding for the city housing rehabilitation - program, we request the following considerations and recommend some changes to more nearly meet the needs of the people. The 'Rehabilitation Housing Pro�ran should be continued. 1. All boundaries for eligibility within the city should be removed. 2. Consider some method of using Peer counselors. A group of trained older persons, as volunteers or employees on the staff, could assist the older persons with some of their housing -related problems. �J 3, our committee has been very concerned about the ways housing needs for the elderly are identified. In order to Justify the need for HUD funds In submitting projects the 1970 census figures for housing units and numbers of elderly, number in family and incomes are not adequate. This does not really give us Information which identifies the personal and health needs as -J they relate to the place they live. Counseling with some of the older people who have rejected the rehabilitation program seems ind7cated. 4• We hope the city would add flexibility to the program to permit as a priority items like insulation. Also included should be any repairs or modifications which consider the health and safety of the people. HUD does include this classification. i Our committee does consider than any planning for housing for the elderly must be accompanied by adequate funding for i chore and "in home" services. For this reason we do encourage the initiation of a chore service with the council on aging. Thea Sando, Chairman Housing Committee cc: Mike Rucharzak, City Housing Department Cora Pollock, President, AARP J _ 77 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 arhirgtea Street November 20, 1978 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 To emphasize the point I want to make here I hays prepared a visual aid to illustrate — the rationale behind my request thot the Ceuxeil accept and approve reeesmendatisns fres 01.88,186) the Community Needs Committee that $ amount of $$$ bo allocAt,ed from the final $1.1 xillil of federal "Coammaity NTelopment Rlook Grant" tunas earmark" for "neiCkborheed site ix.. — proyementa" with my specific area of sensors beim sidewalk repair. Lest I some across as "just a dumb citizen"Z an fatly aware that Wv�g and aliewalk: are a special assessment to the adjacent property owner since I have been through that i — right here in River City. When I first moved to Iowa City we were outside the city limit: i apparently in the two-mile jurisdictional territory because we were annexed later and — axperienced the paving/sidowalk assessment bit. Thes, as new, I lived an a server let, as got hit beth ways. j Im plasmins, the city has mads prevision in the budgets for street malatenases and — ll repair as an on-going thing, but the matter of sidewalk is still relegated to the adjacent property Owner on an individual basis, It is m4 feeling that the same sox - sideration for sidewalk maintenance and repair should be given as for the naixtexases and repair of streets since they lie within tis area of city 4.7ed property. (Seo ^ MP of section anywhere in the city) Is two letters from the City in times pact thsy readily admit that they are to — IJ assume the cost of the eonor areasa but maintain that the adjacent property owner is responsible for upkeep of the sidewalk on city -owned land, I also an aware that the mexies for the street upkeep comes from tax nosey and realize what it will do to the levy if sidewalks aro to be included. It is essential that the streets be properly maintained to aid and abet mamle addiction to the autemobile; The times we are alivin, in - with itis energy crisis - and parking problems - are suggesting that people ase mass transit instead of care to got to where theyure going - whercif lies the crux of q crguxent. Granted for many people the buses do net provide .._ to -tie -door service and there is usually an area to walk to get to the nearest bus sto3 on Any given route. Let me state right here sad now that I an not a car owner, or driver. tkat most Of nay getting around is done by walking or 'Aging the available bus, 18 — MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES As I have previously referred to two letters from the City in times past I knew that I could personally benefit a little it this program was to get underway. There is one area I would like to address while I am dwelling am the subject of sidewalks and that is the question of liability. What I as ping to say may be opening np a can of worms bat we are inclined to interpret things to suit our convenience. I will tell you why those thoughts have some to me. While I know that I would mayor got to first base in any legal action .. five (5) weeks age I fell flat forward on my i belly - the fall being broken by the puree I was parrying and extending my arms when X realized it was happening. I was walking alone cad there was me one also in sight, A car did plan after I had managed to get myself to my feet and was brushing myself off. I mention this because the location it occurred might'be where city land lies adjacent to tho sidewalk. I didn't Oval sumine the walk to sec if there was a raised area at the seam that my too could have caught oa - I had not turned my ankle. I did net rush to seek medical opinion of the effects of the fall. I an here now with Re visible repercussions, haat 39014000 else sight not have handled the situation the way I did. This is tho question I rains - and wonder how, my insuranse company would interpret who is liable if someone would fall while walking on the area of broken cement in my sidewalk and decide t9 seek damages to sever medical expemso, etc. As I illustrate the aidewalka are within city b"arice since they ova 41 inside the sidewalk before the actual land the owmar can slain. I knew each year the City publishes in the newspaper that people have 24 hours after a snowfall to clear sidewalks and if complaints are received the City can have thea cleared and assess the adjacent property owner. I bring out these points to sake the city aware that while a property owner pays % amount 9f M in taxes - it would be difficult to place a dollar value on services the adjacent property owner provides the city in clearing THEIR aidewalka ands in the summer time. towing the pax'kiag/eurbing area ani the 4' strip an other side of the walk. So it isn't as though we'd be asking for something for nothing. I know the City is conscious of wherein lies liability because they say a city employee cannot to onto private property - I think this legis is used to rationalize the decision 79 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES Mo Ifl ES to require people to act gam'hage surbeiis. But water meter rwaiereo city polisemen, and firefighters by the nature of their work have to eater onto private property in - the performance of their duties. Regarding what I personally night gain if I got sidewalk replaced adjacent to my small piece of property - not even a full let altkought it is on a corner - 421x1051 - I have learned to avoid the area - it is walking hast other peoples' properties I would benefit most from. The conditions have existed 12-14 yearn since the need was identifiet- by the city so there is no follow-up or follow-through in their reaommendatiems so I 1- have just resigned myself to live with it. It 10 I would like to conslude this presentation by expressing disappointment that the i Cossdttee en Community Needs phasei out the Housing Rehabilitation Program. I expressed - my thoughta on that subject in a letter of October 90th to the Prose -Citizen whish they exercised their editorial discretion met to publish but I would gladly share those I - views with anyone whe is interested by supplying a copy of it as submitted. I an sur* there are others like myself who would have liked to have had the opportunity to take advantage of the program but warm for one reason or another hindered from being imcluded.­ You surely know that the fade have a way of setting up guidelines that make the projects unworkable almost from the beginning. I really don't buy Husharzakts reason "you practically have to force it an people," for ending th* program. Respectfully submitted. &a. Irene E. Murphy VERBAL ORDERS "DONT .1 rO" WRITE IT Me MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES r is IN ------ L - - - - - -- - - - — --- - -- - PARI(ING COFd~I13G _ }'ARK7NG CURBING _ twkite space - city property Solid black ink, Iiaea - 514ewalks ,sleiei ars:-_ t"yeret'prepn'rty STREET L.. .-.4,t. .4A. Ik that belears to I I ALLEY l -- p4uya va/ cu Ps rr, ��. fr mti:�:U%(vi3l"G- - \ I r I •'� I nl --ALI,Y u I I F t I I I I I PARKING/CUItBI1iG rensTMc /CU.^31TG SMEP SING 44_1 81 �i }i?i I � l MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES STR�.ET I'A1ti;IKG/CUR13vo, -- j n I r.: January 20, 1979 Ms. Julie Vonn Community Development Block Grant Program Coordinator Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Julie, As we enter our fifth year of CDBG activities, it seems fitting to me that I pass on my impressions of our responsiveness to the needs of our citizens. From the perspective as Chairman of the Committee on Community Needs, I would like to comment on our past performance and speculate on the year to come. With increased involvement in the committees work, it appears to me that perhaps the most difficult aspect of our job is to actually get those citizens that are most directly affected by our efforts to give us their views and ideas. Yet this last year seems to have brought more and better input than before, We have received a variety of comments from many areae. Take for example the neigh. borhood site improvements. The neighborhoods as a whole have bben very involved, whereas, as individuals, they might be less likely to make themselves heard. Also, as we do our budget hearings and proposal considerations, there seems to be no end to the possibilities of projects and plans our neighbors would like to see implemented. -• Some of the less apparent and slower moving projects, such as the senior centdr and Ralston Creek improvementst would appear to bring less extensive public comment. Yet, with consideration given to thoughts of the entire year, there seems to have been a substantial amount of enlight. ening comment. I think we are most fortunate to have a large number of committee members who are willing to gather opinions and appraisals from the people they meet on a day-to-day basis. In what might first appear to be lack of formal citizen participation or interest, these - members acquire a large amount of input to help gmide and sustain projects. The only real shortcoming of the past year was our lack of information regarding the ineffectiveness of the housing rehabilitation program. Even so, we were most fortunate in having a conscientious staff willing to bring us the fact that their program was not doing all they thought it should do. Mike Kucharzak is to be congratu. lated on his integrity in putting the problem on the table and asking assistance in making housing rehabilitation more responsive to those most in need. 82 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES All in all, I would say we have done a good ,Job in the past year of getting the pulse of the people. We are fortunate to be in a town that has a great deal of what I would term a community spirit. I am sure many other small cities would be grateful to have the involvement of their citizens to the extent we are able to have ours. As I look forward, I am pleased that the Committee on Community Needs has people who will make every effort to talk and listen, so that we might make the most progress that is possible. I intend to encourage them and am sure they will continue to do their very best. I also intend to make our presence and availability even more apparent to all our citizens and anticipate even more involvement on everyone's part. JGS/vd Sincerely J. George Swisher FM MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 2. Summar of citizen concerns or criticisms of the Community evelopment Program and citizen participation plan. A. Concerns expressed at meetings of the Committee on Community _. Problems with traffic in two neighborhoods led CCN to recom- mend the inclusion of $50,000 in the fourth year CDBG budget to plan for trafficways in the Longfellow neighborhood and to correlate northside neighborhood information because of continued concerns expressed by residents. CCN members felt, at one point, that there was insufficient time for citizen reaction to the Comprehensive Plan and raised this question with the City staff. They also expressed concern in relation to funding for the Crisis Center. CCN raised the possibility of using CDBG funds for this purpose and requested staff investigation. Considerable concern was expressed both by CCN and other citizens regarding the Housing Rehabilitation Program. It was w felt there was a need to accelerate the program and to make it more attractive to elderly citizens. Problems with contacting citizens, the difficulty of hiring contractors and rumors about the program were all indicated by citizens as factors detracting from the program. Traffic problems in the downtown area and the continuing need " for bus shelters both there and in the rest of Iowa City was of great concern particularly to the elderly. An elderly housing survey pointed out the need for chore services and homemaker services for the elderly. These needs were also discussed by CCN. A tour by CCN of CDBG projects raised numerous questions on problems, cost and effectiveness of the various ongoing pro- jects, and CCN frequently questioned the delay in the Ralston Creek plan and project. When discussing projects eligible for CDBG funding for the fifth year of the program there was considerable difference of opinion with regard to priorities. A large number of projects were proposed for funding both from unused funds of the pre- ` vious three years and for the fifth year application. At public meetings on 10-4-78, 10-5-78, and 10-26-78 funding was requested for the following projects by citizens and Iowa City staff: Housing Code Enforcement, Housing Rehabilitation, Neighborhood Site Improvements, Ralston Creek Flood Control, Ralston Creek Maintenance, Neighborhood Traffic Controls, _ River City Housing Collective, Energy Conservation, purchase of Central Junior High School, the Senior Center, Archi- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES o-10114ES tectural Barrier Removal, minor housing repairs for elderly, Comprehensive Plan implementation, Rape Victim Advocacy, Emergency Shelter for Victims of Spouse Abuse, housing for transients, Nelson Adult Center for Retarded Citizens, land acquisition for street link -up, trunk sewer extension, general program administration. In discussing all of these requests for funding, CCN was concerned about the high cost of administration of these projects and the priority for funding planning activities which they felt should not come under general community develop- ment funding. In discussion of the Small Cities Program concern was ex- pressed for choosing an appropriate area. These are some of the highlights of citizen discussion and comments both at regular CCN monthly meetings and at public meetings held specifically to receive citizen input into ! t developmentprograms. Minutes of all meet- .. I future community p ings are available from the Department of Planning and Program Development. B. Concerns expressed at neighborhood meetings to review prelim - In February, 1978, five neighborhood meetings were held to receive citizen comments on the preliminary draft of the Comprehensive Plan. At these meetings citizens were concerned in particular about the eventual zoning of various areas, preservation and protection of older neighborhoods, and pos- sible establishment of historic districts. They did not want to see high density housing in many residential areas, com- mented on park -school sites, and traffic problems throughout the city. There was also general concern about preserving the environment and energy conservation. In addition, about 40 written letters and comments indicated similar concerns with the largest number referring to proposed increased housing density in specific residential areas. C. Concerns expressed at neighborhood meetings on site improvements. Comments and ideas were asked for at meetings and in surveys to prioritize needed improvements in five neighborhoods in the CDBG project area. Concerns were expressed with the state of alleys and sidewalks, traffic control, parking problems, improved street lighting, garbage and animal control, bus shelters and benches, mini -parks and tree replacements. M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAP RAPIDS -DES r401r1E5 3. D. Concerns expressed by the Council of Elders. There are three main areas of concern: Representation on the Council of Elders and its role in policy-making, management of the Senior Center, and quality of space and programs in the Center. Basically, the Council of Elders feels the elderly should have a voice and be recognized as a viable and important advisory body for all plans and programs relating to the Senior Center. E. Comments on Environmental Review Records. Three letters (one favorable, two critical) were received after publication of the ERR for the north branch of Ralston Creek. Concerns dealt with the precedent of using park land for water detention, aesthetic impacts, safety features and the impact on Regina schools. A letter from Free Environment, who carefully reviewed the project stated: "Free Environment would like to express appreciation for the care the City has shown on the Ralston Creek storm water management project. City officials have proven through their handling of this long-running problem that a conscientious procedure can in the end benefit our community, while mini- mizing the inevitable adverse impacts of human activity upon the landscape." F. Concerns of the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee. RCCC met several times during the year to monitor Ralston Creek projects. They expressed concerns over delays, flooding due to runoffs in small watersheds, a proposal by a developer to relocate a portion of the south branch of Ralston Creek, and the maintenance and cleaning of the creek bed. Almost all concerns and comments expressed by citizens address valid issues. Priorities obviously vary and occasional inconsistencies arise. An example is the expressed desire (in a City-wide survey compiled for the Comprehensive Plan) for more high density housing in the central city and adjacent to the University. When such higher density housing was proposed in various residential areas, opposition of the neighbors was almost unanimous. The old philosophy of "it's a great idea, but not next door to me!" was apparent. In addition, in some cases (e.g. objections to rezoning to residential of an isolated commercial area surrounded by residential zoning), M- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIt1ES there was a resistance to change even if such change would obviously benefit the residents in terms of reduced noise, traffic, trucks and so on. However, many citizen comments were positive "glad you're doing something" and there was a great deal of constructive criticism. In response to all citizens letters, city staff reply as soon as possible. Questions are answered and proposals or criticisms considered for action by the city staff and responsible commissions or boards. For instance, CCN responded to a traffic problem in one neighborhood by asking for solutions from the Public Works Department and eventually making a recommendation to the City Council. The Committee followed-up to see what action was taken by Council, and when none eventuated, requested reconsideration by Council. Concern for the effectiveness of the Housing Rehabilitation Program resulted in discussions with the project director, and the alteration of the program toward one stressing emergency repairs and winterization for elderly property owners, since this was felt to be the greatest need. The problem raised frequently, particularly by Mr. and Mrs. Raftis, of homeowners outside the CDBG project area not being eligible for rehabilitation assistance, cannot be resolved at this i time. The City Council will probably decide not to increase the CDBG project area for the last year of the program. CCN discussed all citizen requests for CDBG funding at length, came up with priorities, and with the help of the city staff looked into alternative sources of funding for some projects, e.g, bus shelters, the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, housing for transients. After the neighborhood meetings on the preliminary draft of the Comprehensive Plan, numerous changes were made in the plan. Proposed housing densities were reduced in some areas and traffic routing proposals altered; all suggestions made at the meetings were discussed by the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee and city staff. When some of the elderly in the community felt they were being bypassed in Senior Center planning, the Council of Elders was formed. This Council of Elders met with the City Manager to discuss their concerns, and were assured that they would have a i significant role in all planning and programming for the Senior Center. Letters were sent to citizens responding to the ERR publication, explaining the records and commenting on the statements made. _ In general ideas and comments received from citizens are discussed by the appropriate board or commission and City staff, and the citizens receive responses through letters or at meetings. In some cases recommendations for action were made to the City Council by CCN or City staff. M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 4. Assessment of the effectiveness of citizen oartic Citizens of Iowa City are effectively involved in both planning and programming of CDBG projects, as well as monitoring and amending specific projects. The Committee on Community Needs (CCN) made up of fifteen Iowa City residents representing a broad cross section of the community, was appointed by the City Council to gather citizen comments about „ ongoing and proposed community development programs, and to make recommendations to the Council about these programs. Over the past three years the Committee has been increasingly active and effective. It is noteworthy that the City Council accepted CCN's recommendations on CDBG funding with relatively few changes. 14 CCN holds regular monthly meetings, monitors the performance of each project and makes recommendations on changes or investigations into delays to the City Council and city staff. CCN members are '"' individually involved in monitoring one or more projects and presenting updates on these projects at meetings. They talk to their neighbors and are active in neighborhood meetings for such projects as neighborhood site improvements. CCN members living in the neighborhood where improvements are planned, have been very helpful in transmitting neighborhood concerns and comments to the City staff throughout the lifetime of the project. Other CCN members are also members of the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee and pass on input from residents living in the creek watershed. Radio talk shows, an automatic slide show about the ongoing CDBG programs, news releases, newspaper ads, and individual letters to residents have been effective in informing citizens and alerting them to public and neighborhood meetings. Whereas attempting to contact all area residents is time consuming it has resulted in excellent turnouts at meetings and response to surveys. When it became apparent that there were some problems with the !lousing Rehabilitation Program, many citizen groups such as AARP, CCN, the Housing Commission, as well as individual citizens made comments and suggestions to changes. As a result the focus of the program was changed. Some of the elderly in the community were concerned that Senior Center programs were being planned for not �y them. The result is a very active Council of Elders deeply involved in all aspects of development of the Senior Center. Citizen comments on the preliminary Comprehensive Plan resulted in extensive revisions of the plan and the comment from numerous citizens "you do listen." M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES There are some groups of citizens that it is hard to reach. Some citizens resent anything that smacks of government interference, others find it difficult to speak at meetings or even in small groups. This is particularly true when there are highly articulate persons present - a frequent occurrence in a University town. Overall, however, citizens participate extensively in all phases of CDBG programs and many donate numerous hours of their time. Citizen participation in Iowa City is effective. RE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOVIES to 0 CBDG PROJECT A] MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DEs I40111Es U U I 'ncem;Lwto B, JORM MICROLAB City of Iowa Cfl«y MEMORANUUM Date: February 2, 1979 To: City Council From: Dennis Kraft, Director of Planning & Program Development and Julie Vann, CDBG Program Coordinator Re: Fifth Year CDBG Application & Grantee Perform Report Attached is the fifth year application (i.e. the final hold -harmless entitlement grant application) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, available under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and the Grantee Performance Report for CDBG fund use since program inception in 1975. FIFTH YEAR APPLICATION Schedule: Monday, February 5, during the informal Council meeting, the staff will be available to answer any questions the Council members have regarding either the fifth year grant application or the performance report. No specific time has been set aside for this discussion, therefore, questions must be brought up during the Council's discussion of agenda items. Tuesday, February 6, the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding the application document. Tuesday, February 13, the City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit the application document to A- 95 review agencies and HUD. February 15 to April 2, A-95 review agencies will have an opportunity to review the documents and submit comments. April 5, the application and all A-95 review agencies' comments will be submitted to HUD. Zy/ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MoINEs Summary of Community Development Program: Program Name: Energy Conservation Housing Rehabilitation Housing Code Enforcement Ralston Creek Senior Center Planning Downtown Redevelopment Administration General Administration Contingency *In the application (pp. 53-54) $8,775 listed in the contingency/local option under planning, in order to comply with Changes to Document Since 12-19-78: Budget Amount• $ 26,880 $100,000 $101,000 $213,070 $214,000 $ 40,775* $ 30,000 $125,000 $ 61,550* budgeted for planning is activities line rather than HUD requirements. Initially when budget information was compiled, the staff was using a projected grant amount of $670,000 (received from HUD). However, in January, we received notification that the revised projected amount of the grant funds available to Iowa City would be $671,000. The grant application has been put together based on that information. It is possible that the grant amount may vary by 2% between now and April 2. When the staff budgeted planning and administration costs, it was assumed that the 20% ceiling permitted by HUD was to be based on the five year program. However, under the new (March 1978) regulations, the 20% ceiling was to be applied to annual budgets. Therefore even though many of the previously approved projects had not yet been completed, subsequent grant funds were not to be budgeted for administrative costs. In order to allow the inclusion of each amount, it was decided to obtain HUD approval for program proceeds to be received when the hotel site is sold (one of the remaining urban renewal parcels). The inclusion of the $264,000 will allow the total budget amount to increase sufficiently so that less than 20% of the total budget will be used for administration and less than 10% will be remaining in the contingency/local option line. Because the Director of Public Works has updated engineering and land acquisition estimates for the Ralston Creek dams, which justifies budgeting money for that project, rather than returning it in the contingency line, and in order to keep the total of lines 16 and 17 on page 54 below the required 20%, the staff shows the additional program proceeds in a program activity called Ralston Creek. The additional budget for that program equals $213,070. IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 3 Based on the March 1978 regulations, HUD has designed an entirely new format for this year's CDBG application. The Community Development and Housing Plan Summary includes a Community Profile, Needs Statement and Comprehensive Strategy for solving the City's Community Development and Housing Needs. Detailed project descriptions are in the strategy section, pages 21-27 and 35. Project summaries can be found on pages 43-52. The Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) is similar to last year's and is in the final section of the application. GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT Attached is the cumulative record for the CDBG program, since its inception. Pages 1 and 2 detail project funding and expenditures to date and for the life of the project. Project narratives indicate the status of each project and any problems encountered during its implementation. The main change in this year's format is the citizen participation section, where HUD now requires copies of written comments, as well as more detail on citizens' criticisms and concerns about CDBG programming and the City's responses to them. If the City Council finds no major problems with the Grantee Performance Report as it has been drafted, copies will be forwarded to A-95 review agencies (i.e. State of Iowa Office of Planning and Programming, East I Central Iowa Council of Governments, and the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission) and to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on February 7. bj5/2-4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIMES NOTIL_ JF PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE len THE MECHANICAL CODE REGARDING PERMIT FEES Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 P M. on the 6th day of February , 19, in the Council Chambers 1 79 n the Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. At which hearing the Council will consider arguments for and against the proposed adoption of amendments to the Mechanical Code, Ordinance 77- 2863, by deleting the permit fees for mechanical permits from the ordinance and having them estab- lished instead by resolution of City Council. Copies of the proposed Ordinance amendments are on file for public examination in the Office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. This notice is given pursuant to Section 414 of the Code of Iowa, 1977. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this 27�t1 day of January , 1979. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES �y Z ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 77-2863 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1976 EDITION AS AMENDED TO DELETE THE AMOUNTS OF MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES. SERCTION I. PURPOSE. Ordinance is to delete mechanical �-..- The purpose of this the section which sets (with the repealed. is hereby e for each ng official ,nci 1. •equired by btaining a shall be fee shall (lying with a execution penalties es and parts provision of SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provi- sion or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE, This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this ATTEST: MAYOR CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB /L NO'OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINAN[ ^MENDING 3 ORDINANCE NO. 77-2861,uNirORM FIRE CODE, 1976 EDITION Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 P,M. on the 6th day of February , 1979City, , in Te coIowa uncil Chambers n the Civ C enter, Iowa. At which hearing the Council will consider j arguments for and against the proposed adoption of amendments to the Ordinance No. 77-2861, Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, by exempting publicly owned open parking garages from the requirement of wet standpipes when approved by the Fire Marshall of Iowa City. Copies of the proposed Ordinance amendments are on file for public examination in the Office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. This notice is given pursuant to Section 414 of the Code of Iowa, 1911. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this 26th day of January , 197_2. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110114ES ay3 RETAKE OF PRECEDING DOCUMENT JORM MICROLAB TARGET SERIES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDs•D[.s MOlrus 0 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 77-2863 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1976 EDITION AS AMENDED TO DELETE THE AMOUNTS OF MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES. SERCTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to delete the section which sets mechanical permit fees. SECTION II. AMENDMENT. Section 304 is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 304 Permit Fees. A fee for each permit shall be paid to the building official as established by resolution of Council. Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started prior to obtaining a permit, the fee specified above shall be doubled. The payment of .a double fee shall not relieve persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. SECTION III. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provi- sion or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this ATTEST: CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB IDA; RA nI6S. al .;I t;l MAYOR .2 41 2 It was moved by and seconded by that the ordinance be adopted, and upon roll call there were: 0 AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer —" deProsse Erdahl Neuhauser Perret —' Roberts Vevera First consideration Vote for passage: Second consideration Vote for passage: aM�DV� J" —itz;2 A MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB iI[,A;, nnrI;)s.:u "i0: 'If', NO'—*": OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANC MENDING ORDINANCE NO. 77-2861, UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1976 EDITICN Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 P.M. on the 6th day of February , 197.2, in t11 e Eouncil Chambers n the Civ ci—Center, Iowa City, Iowa. At which hearing the Council will consider arguments for and against the proposed adoption of amendments to the ordinance No. 77-2861, Uniform Fire Code, 1976 edition, by exempting publicly owned open parking garages frau the requirement of wet standpipes when approved by the Fire Marshall Of Iowa City. Copies of the proposed Ordinance amendments are on file for public examination in the Office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. This notice is given pursuant to Section 414 of the Code of Iowa, 1977. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this 26th day of January , 197.2. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401MEs ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 77-2861 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1976 EDITION, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend Section 13.311(a) of the Uniform Fire Code by exempting publicly owned open parking garages from the requirement of wet standpipes when approved by the Fire Marshall of Iowa City. SECTION II. AMENDMENT. Section 13.311(a) is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 13.311(a) General. Wet standpipes shall comply with the requirements of this Section. Occupancy classifications shall be as determined by the Building Code. Required wet standpipes extending from the cellar or basement into the topmost story shall be provided in Group A, Divisions 1, 2, and 2.1 Occupancies with an occupant load exceeding 1000; in Groups B, H, I and R Occupancies four or more stories in height; and in Groups H and B, Divisions 1, 2 and 3 Occupancies having a floor area exceeding 20,000 square feet per floor. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Wet standpipes are not required in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic fire - extinguishing system. 2. Wet standpipes ay basements or cellars complete automatic system. e not required in equipped with a fire -extinguishing 3. Wet standpipes shall not be required in assembly areas used solely for worship. 4. Wet standpipes in publicly owned when approved by Iowa City. FIICROEILMED BY JORM MICROLAB :f)Ad "C' ! ;rl•71 IiI;! shall not be required open parking garages the Fire Marshall of ?y3 SECTION III. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in -conflict with the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provi- s on or part o the Ord nance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be In effect after Tts--fTnal passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this ATTEST: CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB �:Enne anr:as.:u •�onlEs RECEIVED d ;.. , •,.:"0 BY 'FRB' LEGAL DLi,aTMM .,,4-iz -79 1 :R It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer deProsse Erdahl Neuhauser Perret Roberts Vevera First consideration Vote for passage: Second consideration Vote for passage: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB !Fn AP R A P I US•:lf '. eu I qlS i CITY OF CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE: COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS Three vacancies - Two-year terms March 1, 1979 - March 1, 1981 It is the duty of members of the Committee on Com- munity Needs to coordinate communication channels between groups and citizens of Iowa City and the City Council and staff and then to responsibly respond to program proposals as solutions designed to meet the community's needs. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. These appointments will be made at the February 6, 1979, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The actual terms will begin March 1, 1979. This will allow a period during I which the appointees can become familiar with the duties of the Committee before assuming full I responsibility. Persons interested in being consid- ered for these positions should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Applica- tion forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. ga"" & j ya4, Yi 2 sere� McCMM;ck, .230 E. Au;= d i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 2qq ORDINANCE NO. 79-2942 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 EDITION, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition, by creating an exemption under Section 1109(b) Definition of Open Parking Garages and by exempting publicly owned open parking garages from the requirements of wet standpipes and automatic fire extinguishing systems, and to amend Section 1110 by allowing covered mall buildings to be built attached to a publicly owned open parking garage. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. The 1976 Edition of the Uniform Building Code is amended as follows: 1. Section 1109(b) Definition is hereby amended as follows: (b) Definition. For the purpose of this section, an open parking garage is a structure of Type I or Type II construction, which is opened on two or more sides totaling not less than forty percent of the building perimeter and which is used exclusively for parking or storage of private pleasure cars. For a iside to be considered open, the total area of openings distributed along the side shall be not less than fifty percent of the exterior area of the side I at each tier. Exceptions: 1. The grade level tier may contain an office, waiting and toilet rooms having a total area of not more than 1,000 square feet and such a need not be separated from the open parking garage. 2. Where in the opinion of the Building Official the total area of openings required for natural 2kq MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES HOMES INANCE NO. 79-2942 PhGE 2 ventilation of the garage can be achieved by means other than construction allowing fifty Percent of the exterior area of each side to be open at each tier, said alternatives shall be considered as meeting the definition of an open parking garage. 2. Section 1109(h) Standpipes. Standpipes shall be installed when required by the provisions of Chapter 38. Exception: Publicly owned open parking garages may be- exempted from the wet standpipe requirements when requested in writing by the Iowa City Fire Marshal. 3. Section 1109(i) Fire-Extinguishinq ftstems. When required by other provisions of this code, automatic fire -extinguishing systems and standpipes shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 38. Exception: Publicly owned open parking garages may be exempted from the requirements of automatic fire - extinguishing systems and wet standpipes when requested in writing by the Iowa City Fire Marshal. 4. Section 1112(i) Exit Connection to Publicly Owned Parkig Garages. Covered malls otherwise meeting all the above exiting requirements may be connected directly to an open parking garage owned and operated by the City provided that any such opening be protected by an automatic closing fire assembly in accordance with the requirements Of Section 4306, SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provi- sion or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and Publication as required by law. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES INANCE NO. 79-2942 PAGE 3 I Passed and approved this 6th day of February, 1979. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Ir — MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 140114ES RECEIVED 6 APPROVED By TRE LEGAL DEPARTMENT OF _"�ANCE N0. 79-2942 PAut 4 It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by erret that the Ordinance be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: _ x Balmer x deProsse x Erdahl x Neuhauser x Perret x Roberts x Vevera First consideration 1/23/79 Vote for passage: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Nays: none. Second consideration 1/30/19 Vote for passage: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: none. Date of publication Feb. 14, 1979 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 6101NE!. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB ■ City of Iowa C"`y DATE: February 2, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Ecumenical Housing Corporation housing development. 2So Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding complaints about Russell's Towing. 2 S / Memoranda from the Director of Finance: a. Summary of budget changes to date .25 2 b. Cost of Management Compensation Committee recommendations 253 Material from Transit Superintendent: a. Legislative Committee Report ;zSq b. Memo - Transit service to University Heights Z,55 c. Memo - Bypassed persons at bus stops 25-6 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Woodland Hills Part 2/Detention Facility A57 b. Storm water detention basins 2 s S c. Recommendations concerning closing of Melrose Court ;Z -s9 d. Alternate side parking a 60 . e. Feasibility of calendar parking on River Street and Grove Street ;26 / f. Design outline for the Ralston Creek South Branch .'2 6 2 - Memoranda from the Chairman of the Housing Commission to the City Attorney and to the City Council 2 6 3 Copy of letter from Congressman Jim Leach to Secretary of Commerce regarding SMSA status.. z 6,y Minutes of January 24 staff meeting. ;z 6 S Mayor's Youth Employment Program monthly report for December 1978 a6 6 Agenda for February 7 meeting of the Riverfront Commission -R6 7 Articles:a.Tale of Three Cities' War with Snow .2 6 V b.Gold ranks 1911 "top 25" most accurate assessors 2 6 7 c.Not much of a case 2 70 d.Consultant reveals plan for D.M. redevelopment 7/ Calendar for February 1979 :2 7-14 HUMAN SERVICE. STUDY - JCRPC - re DISABILITIES 2 7 2 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140MES City of Iowa CV , MEMORANDUM DATE: February 2, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule February 5, 1979 Monday 1:30 - 5:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. - Review zoning applications 2:00 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, and Council committee reports 2:30 P.M. - Closing of Melrose Court - Public Works 3:15 P.M. - Budget "leftovers" - Finance 3:45 P.M. - Executive Session - Fire Department personnel issue 4:30 P.M. - City Conference Board 4:50 P.M. - Consider appointments to the Committee on Community Needs (3) February 6, 1979 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers February 12, 1979 Monday 1:30 - 5:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. - Review zoning applications 2:00 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, and Council committee reports 2:30 P.M. - Discuss Senior Center - Planning and Program Development February 13, 1979 Tuesday 7:30 P.M.' - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers February 19, 1979 Monday HOLIDAY Pending List EEOC Update Northside Study Board/Commission views to State and Federal agencies Area Transportation Study - February Demonstration of Thermography Instrument Leaf Burning Policy Non -Discrimination Ordinance Drainage Problem - Hafor Circle Economic Development Strategies Appointments to Airport Commission, Governor Lucas Square Commission, and Johnson County Regional Planning Commission - February 27 Appointments to Broadband Telecommunications Commission and Resources Conservation Commission - March 6, 1979 Bus service to University Heights MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401MEs City of Iowa Chy MEMORANDUM DATI: Fohruary 1, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RI: Ecumenical Housing Corporation (lousing Development Situation: In a letter dated August 18, 1978, the Des Moines Insuring Office of HUD approved the preliminary submission provided to them by Ecumenical Housing Corporation (EHC) subject to the resolution of several con- ditions. Foremost among these was the need to secure air rights over the Knights of Columbus building. Since that time various methods to eliminate the problem have been pursued by E11C. On January 29, 1979, the HUD Insuring Office at Des Moines called Bob Welsh to inform him that they would not waive the yard requirement, which mandates that they control the air rights above the Knights of Columbus building, nor would they accept the revised architecture blueprints drafted within the last month to fit within the regulations. HUD suggested that EHC move the highrise apartment building north of the alley. This was confirmed in a letter dated January 26. A copy of this letter, and a copy of a letter from EHC to the City Manager are attached to this memorandum. Problem: Is the City willing to sell the Iowa Avenue parking lot to EUC for development into a highrise apartment complex, and if so what is the impact of this design change with relationship to the Senior Center? Recommendation: The City should not agree to sell the land requested if the development places the housing on the Iowa Avenue parking lot. Basis for the Recommendation: Many of the problems with this development can be traced directly to the fact that current plans call for placing too many dwelling units and supporting spaces (i.e., parking, open space, walkways) on too constrained a site. Moving the housing to a location north of the alley causes less efficient use of space, only compounding the basic problem, and removing nearly all benefit to the City's Senior Center project. While the difficulties were tolerable if the joint Senior Center/Housing complex could be built, the problems become unacceptable when the benefits of physical connection are removed. To the City, the physical interconnection of the facilities should be paramount. (IUD should be asked to reconsider their decision, based on the fact that the Iowa Avenue site is not available for the building. If this fails, EHC should reduce the number of dwelling units to a workable number. If this fails, the City should seek to develop housing on the Washington Street site through alternate programs or methods. A variety of options are available. Subsequent 202 allocations could be sought. The City could market the land, subject to the developer securing a Section 8 New Construction committment as was done with Urban Renewal Parcel 103-3. The City could produce the housing with revenue bonds, or Iowa Housing Finance Authority fiords. ;215-0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES City Council February 1, 1979 Page 2 This would obviously impose some delay, but is preferable to permanently precluding the development of a joint Senior Center/Housing facility. Analysis: In order to understand the ramifications of the requested site change, the staff has considered seven criteria: parking, topography, pedestrian and vehicular access, open space, proximity to the Senior Center, building orientation, and cost. A brief analysis of each is set forth in the attached table. Locating the housing on the Iowa Avenue lot would be an inferior solution. This action would permanently preclude locating subsidized elderly housing adjacent to the Senior Center. Because of the differences in topography and other site characteristics, the total supply of park- ing (to be split between the projects) would be diminished. This would serve to further aggravate a serious shortage of parking for the Senior Center. The staff has analysed the pros and cons of the Iowa Avenue site versus Washington Street site using the siting which EHC's architect prepared, because that is the footprint HUD has briefly seen and suggested they would accept. The proposed building provides a north -south window orientation. If instead a building orientation with windows facing cast or west was developed, this could be achieved only at the further expense of reduced parking and a poor traffic circulation pattern. An "air rights" problem would also be created over the building on the northwest corner of the block, therefore posing another obstacle. To avoid these problems, a north -south building orientation is necessary, creating less desirable dwelling units. Another consideration when locating the housing on the Iowa Avenue site is that the physical interconnection of the two structures would be possible only at great expense (by connecting overhead or underground). Pedestrian circulation between the housing and the Senior Center would have to be indirect (around the block) or across two parking lots and an alley. Such circulation would have to be out-of-doors, decreasing the ability of the elderly to use the Senior Center during the winter months and other periods of inclement weather. The staff has two primary concerns about locating housing adjacent to the Senior Center, however neither of these concerns will be minimized by moving the housing across the alley to the Iowa Avenue site. The shortage of parking is caused by the number of dwelling units and E11C's desire to have 50 spaces; not by the physical placement of the structure. The potential for "over -accessibility" to cause the Senior Center to appear to serve only the downtown elderly or to become an extended living room for the EHC project tenants, should be addressed through center management, not physical separation. Since the architect believes that the revised plans for the Washington Street site do meet HUD minimum property standards, the City Should request HUD to provide specific citation to the standards which are the basis for not approving the site. If HUD does so and will not reconsider, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101nE5 City Council February 1, 1979 Page 3 Nd/ssw Attachments EHC should reduce the number of units, or the City should seek alternate programs to provide a housing development on the Washington Street site. Even if the number of units had to be reduced, the complex con- cept is retained. A smaller housing project would in fact be positive, as it impacts the Senior Center, because constraints ;.ould be less severe (i.e., parking availability, building size, open space, pedestrian pathways, building construction costs, and building con- figuration). MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOIIIES DEPARTMEN' F HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELC�ENT i * INSURING OFFICE y II FEDERAL BUILDING, 710 WALNUT STREET fib." 10 DES MOINES, IOWA 50709 RLOION VII ►.a ... I OIIN. BnuEln, 911 WdnW 11I.0.1 .n.y clry, MI...ml 6,106 January 26, 1979 IN RMPLY M[►RI, TDI 7.4FH (Carman - 515-284-4687) Rev. Robert L. Welsh, President Ecumenical Housing Corporation c/o First Christian Church 217 Iowa Avenue, Box 881 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 I Dear Rev. Welsh: i Subject: IA05-2693-201 First Christian Church Iowa City, Iowa The site plans showing various building locations on your proposed project site and the narrative report on air rights have been reviewed. Considering all aspects of architectural design along with future security of a 40 year Section 202 mortgage, it is our decision the request for air rights above adjacent property owned by the Knights of Columbus cannot be deleted. If you are unable to acquire the air rights at a price you consider acceptable, it would be our recommendation the building be relocated on the adjacent parking lot as shown on Scheme X of your site plan. May we again remind you, your Section 202 Loan Reservation will have covered a period of 18 months on March 1, 1979. Prior to this date you should submit a written request for a six-month extension. You should also make every effort to submit the application for Conditional Commitment before your original reservation period expires. If you have questions concerning these items, feel free to contact us for clarification. Sincerely, orma�C�Ju gens Acting Director I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORATION January 30, 1979 Mr. Neal Berlin City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Neal: The purpose of this letter is to report to you the present status of The Ecumeni- cal Housing project and to enlist your suggestions. We have been unable, as of this dale, to obtain air rights from the Building Association of the Knights of Columbus for what we believe to be a fair and equitable price. This seemingly blocks our being able to proceed as planned, since our preliminary proposal to HUD was approved subject to our obtaining air rights so as to assure that a high rise building will not be built 20 feet away from the apartments. Using the best Information available to us, we arrived at a fair value of $5,000 for a twenty -foot easement above a possible third story addition to the Knights of Columbus building. However, because of our commitment to the elderly and our desire to move forward without further delay, we offered to pay $12,500. The Building Association, however, believes that the air rights are worth $50,000. In light of this, we offered to obtain and pay for a qualified independent appraisal If the Knights would agree to sell us the air rights at the appraised value. The Knights rejected this offer. We have not given up on obtaining air rights. But, realistically, we are exploring other alternatives. Our architect has redesigned the apartment units so as to preserve the basic character of the project, living units adjacent to the Senior Center. These plans, in turn, have been submitted to HUD, who has reaffirmed their position that to build on the proposed site, we must obtain air rights. It is seemingly HUD's position that since the Iowa Avenue parking lot is avail- able, It would be best to locate the building there. We disagree. It adversly effects service to the elderly by eliminating the connection to the Senior Center. It places the elderly further away from the heart of downtown and it results in the front yard being a parking lot. In light of the above, I am writing to inquire concerning the city's position. If we are unable to obtain air rights, would the city make available to us the Iowa Avenue parking lot for our use as our prime building site, plus part of the lot adjacent to the Old Post Office for parking. In this connection, we would also Inquire as to the possibility of utilizing the alley right-of-way. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -OCs 6101NF.s Mr. Neal Berlin - 2 - January 30, 1979 We have appreciated the cooperation of the city and Its commitment to the Joint project. If we can use the Iowa Avenue lot, we would want the city input Into design, since we realize that what we do effects the city. The Ecumenical Housing Corporation Inas formed to provide elderly housing adjacent to the Senior Center in downtown Iowa City. We believe this Is in the best interest of the elderly and of the entire community. If this is impos- sible because we cannot obtain air rights we will do whatever we can to provide the best possible housing for the elderly of this community We would appreciate your counsel, guidance and suggestions. — Sincerely, _,/ Robert L. Welsh President RLW:rew MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.OFS MOINES CRITERION HOUSING ON WASHINGTON STREET Parking The Iowa Avenue Parking Lot, as currently designed, provides 75 parking spaces. EHC plans to use 50 spaces for housing tenants. The remaining spaces would be available for the Senior Center. As currently planned by EHC, there is not adequate parking adjacent to the Senior Center to accommo- date projected need, nor are the spaces in the Iowa lot designed for 60 -degree diagonal parking, as recommended by the Ebenezer Center. Topography In spite of the slope from the parking lot behind the Senior Center falling to Washington Street, 100 percent of the site can be used when develop- ing the highrise apartment complex. Access (Pedestrian) The Iowa Avenue Parking Lot is designed for 100 percent usage for parking. With the buildings designed adjacent to one another, there will be direct indoor physical connection to the Senior Center. Because of the building proximity to the Central Business District, there will be closer access to banks, shopping, bus lines, and other municipal parking facilities. If the buildings are designed adjacent to one another, a joint lobby would provide convenient access from Washington Street to both the housing highrise and Senior Center. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIOES HOUSING ON IOWA AVENUE The existing post office parking lot can be designed to provide 60 -degree parking for 30 to 35 spaces. These spaces would be likely used by the Senior Center. With the highrise apartment complex located in the Iowa Avenue Parking Lot, 26 to 40 spaces could be provided along with the building depending on the orientation of the building, the owner's desire for open space, and the parking space layout. The slope along Iowa Avenue (falling from we's to east), makes it difficult to locate a building on the north property line. Moving the building southward to compensate for this problem will reduce parking by at least ten spaces. Due to the slope onto Washington Street (falling from north to south), only 80 percent of the site can be used for parking, in contrast to 100 percent of the site being usable for the housing. There are no particular pedestrian access advantages for locating the housing at this location. - CRITERION HOUSING ON WASHINGTON STREET HOUSING ON IOWA AVENUE Access There are three access points available to the Access to parking is primarily through the (Vehicular) parking area -- the Iowa Avenue entrance, the east -west alley, which has topographic Linn Street alley entrance, and the Gilbert Street problems from Gilbert Street. An access alley entrance. easement may force Iowa Avenue access, but this constrains building siting. If the area behind the post office was develop- ed into a parking lot, a covered entranceway for the Senior Center could be developed for passenger drop-off. Open Space The housing site would be developed with a se- Housing designed on this site would not have - cluded yard away from traffic and parking. private, secluded open space. There is an inverse relationship between the amount of HUD has not waived the eastern yard requirements. open space and the number of parking spaces That is the reason for mandating the air rights provided. Yard can be provided only by re- acquisition. ducing parking. Proximity to 100 or more senior citizens would be able to use Senior Center the center, with a very short walk, regardless of i weather, on a regular basis. These housing residents would benefit psychologically, socially, and emotionally (minimizing their susceptability to "cabin fever") from the multitude of program opportunities and services available in the Senior Center. Because of the shared spaces, residents would be more aware of all available activities. Because of proximity, staff would be more likely to note a resident's periodic absence and be able to double check the situation -- a safeguard t against needs unnoticed and assistance not rendered. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES HUD would have to waive side yard requirements. There is also an easement problem along the western property boundary. The westerly 6� feet must be maintained as an access drive, or the easement rights purchased. The apartment residents would be close to th^ Senior Center, but weather and distance woul. most likely deter some of them from visiting, especially when weather was less than inviting and ground surfaces slippery. Many spaces and activities in the two facilities might have to be.duplicated, for example both the Senior Center and the housing project plan to provide meals -- the Senior Center at noon and the housing complex at night Two kitchens would probably be necessary. 1 i CRITERION HOUSING ON WASHINGTON STREET HOUSING ON IOWA AVENUE I Proximity to If in order to provide classes or programs, a Separating the two facilities minimizes the J Senior Center minimum number of participants is required, the chance that residents would take over the (continued) conventiently located housing residents might Senior Center spaces, as an extension of their enable the Senior Center to provide a greater own apartment building for their own private I variety of program and service opportunities. use. Building No apartment has direct north of south facing The most feasible site design includes 50 Orientation apartments. percent of the units facing northward, with no east -west or south exposure. Energy I1) The view from the apartments would not be conservation would be less, because sun ligh' a appreciably better or worse at either the Wash- would not warm the apartments and northerly ` ington Street or Iowa Avenue location. winds would cool the apartments. Psycholog- ically people prefer to have sun light entering r their rooms and tenants would not have this opportunity. Physically elderly require warmer rooms to retain adequate body tempera- tures -- furnaces would have to provide all types of heat. Cost If the two facilities are designed as a joint If the two facilities are independently de - complex, the joint entrance lobby and minimum signed, no spaces nor equipment would be amount of duplicated space would facilitate cost shared. The cost for all aspects of each y savings. building would be borne by the individual i I owners. I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101tIE5 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 1, 1979 To: City Council From: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Re: Complaints about Russell's Towing The purpose of this memorandum is to advise the City Council what action has been taken in response to complaints made by Mr. Bill Wright, 529 East College, and expressed to the Council at the regular meeting of January 23, 1979. On the day following that meeting, Rudy Scheler, manager of Russell's Towing, was contacted by Chief Miller of the Police Department regarding the complaints which had been made. Shortly thereafter Mr. Scheler came to my office to discuss these same issues. Regarding the incident wherein Mr. Wright and others allegedly were kept waiting for approximately 90 minutes before they could retrieve their vehicles, Mr. Scheler advised me of the following. Due to the large volume of cars having been towed, many of these vehicles were necessarily taken to Russell's salvage yard at the south end of South Riverside Drive. Ordinarily there is room to store the vehicles at their warehouse at Kirkwood and Gilbert Streets. Due to the fact that all of the wreckers which remained in service at that time were engaged in towing operations for the Police Department, it was necessary for Mr. Scheler to transport people to the salvage yards for retrieving their vehicles. At this particular time, due to the demand for towing services, Mr. Scheler had manned a tow truck himself and therefore was unavailable for transporting these people to the salvage yard. Mr. Scheler agreed that this was an unfortunate set of circumstances and that he is pursuing measures to eliminate this type of inconvenience in the future. In addition to that, he also indicated that he would be taking steps to clean up the warehouse and particularly the office area so that it will be more attractive as a place of business. At the Council meeting Mr. Wright also related an incident involving a car in tow which had struck a parked vehicle while hooked to the wrecker. Mr. Scheler was aware of this incident and affirmed that fact that his driver and the owner of the vehicle in tow had made a private settlement regarding towing charges. There apparently was no significant damage to either vehicle and the owner of the vehicle being towed had indicated that apparent damage to his vehicle, which appeared on the surface to have resulted from the collision, was actually previous damage. Also, I am assured that there was an Iowa City police officer at the scene and that he did give formal authorization for the vehicle to be released to the owner. zsl MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 5 Rudy Scheler further indicated to me that Mr. Russell,, owner of the towing service, had given him authorization to purchase a good deal of new equipment which would be necessary for the continued efficient operation of the towing service. I have discussed this entire matter with Chief Miller who indicates that, at this time, he has no strong feelings regarding the performance of the towing contractor. It appears that some positive measures are being taken to correct the situation. Unless the Council would prefer otherwise, I will consider the matter resolved for the present time. bj3/5-6 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 140IMES ' City o4 Iowa Ci MEMORANDUM DATE: February 2, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance (:V RE: Summary of Budget Changes To -Date As we discussed Wednesday night, we will not be able to use Road Use Tax monies for 100% funding of the Service Building Modification Project scheduled in FY79 thru FY82. The amount that cannot be funded with R.U.T. is as follows: Funding Source FY79 FY80 Enterprise Fund $,46,650 •$ 3,750 Other 99,520 39,250 $146,170 $43,000 Because all General Revenue Sharing has been allocated, it will be necessary to use tax dollars to fund the "other" amount shown above. Budget changes made by Council to the General Fund are as follows: INCREASE (DECREASE) :.IN FUNDING NEEDS ' Expenditures Police -Patrol: four wheel drive vehicle $ 2,500 Crossing Guards: provide contri- bution to school district of $25,000 (12,880) C.B.D. Maintenance: Fund Level 2 1,520 Forestry: Fund Level 2 17,400 Recycling: Fund Budget 40,133 Aid to Agencies: total increase (see attached for listing) 10,263 Human Relations: data processing 3,000 Library: Fund..Level 3 32,745 Housing Commission Funding 3,080 Streets: eliminate alley surfacing (54,000) Transfer to Service Building Modification (per above) 39,250 $ 84,011 Receipts C.R.S. for Aid to Agencies $ (20,263) Sale.of..Newspapers (Recycling) (7,200) G.R.S. for Recycling truck (10,000) R.U.T. (eliminate alley surfacing) 54,000 C.R.S. for Library: Level 3 (13,163) 13,374 ADDITIONAL FUNDING NEEDS $ 97,385 FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES 25-a -2- In FY79, funding must be found for the following: Snow Removal $ 100,000 Calendar Parking Signs 35,000 G.R.S. for these Signs (35,000) Transfer to Service Bldg. Modification (per above) 99,520 $ 199,520 Per Council, do not find funds for snow removal yet 100,000 FUNDING NEEDED $ 99,520 This will need to be funded from the. General. Fund and will decrease the FY79 ending fund balance. Because the fund balance is already low, it will be necessary to increase the fund balance (or provide needed funding of these items) in FY80. There- fore, the total funding needed in FY80 is as follows: FY79 (per above) S 99,520 FY80 (per above) 97,385 e IOL Ong The Council did decide to increase the Refuse Fee in FY80 to $2.00/month. This will reduce the transfer from the General Fund to the Refuse Collection Operating Fund by $193,200. This results in freeing up funds in the General Fund which can then be used to cover the funding needed. Total funding needed $196,905 Reduction in transfer to Refuse 193,200 SHORTAGE $ 3,705 I would recommend taking this out of the fund balance or raising property taxes by this amount. It should be noted that if the Refuse fee had not been increased, a tax increase over the amount shown in the Proposed Budget would have been necessary. Thus, the new refuse fee has resulted in lower taxes. In addition to reviewing the above, the Council needs to decide on three additional C.I.P. Projects Monday afternoon as the vote on these Wednesday night was 3 to 3: 1. Bikeway 6 Handicapped Curb Cut 2. Bikeway - East Side of River 3. City Park Bike Trail FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES City of Iowa CL MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: RE: DATE: February 2, 1979 Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance V_v Cost of Management Compensation Committee Recommendations The FY80 Budget includes salary increases of 7% for all management personnel. This increase is partly located in the Operating Budgets and partly in the Contingency. The Management Compensation Committee has made recommendations which would cost the following additional amounts: Salaries: General Fund $41,928 Enterprise Funds 6,197 Intragovernmental 2,061 C.D.B.G. 2,401 Assisted Housing 932 $53,519 Disability Insurance: 8,400 Deferred Compensation: _0_ TOTAL COST $61,919 Deferred compensation would have no direct costs to the City. The indirect costs of administering,: the- program would be very minimal. The increase in annual leave, not included above, would result in a direct cost to the City primarily as a result of increasing the maximum amount of annual leave accumulated from 24 days to 44 days. This would result in larger termination wages being paid. On the average, the termination check could be expected to increase by $1,000 to $1,600. The total cost to the City in any one fiscal year is difficult to project as it is totally dependent upon the turnover. Unless we experience a mass exodus of management employees, the annual dollar cost of this item would pro- bably not be very high. It currently is the policy that management employees are allowed to take off comp time to compensate the overtime worked. It is my impression that rarely does a management employee take off comp time anywhere near equivalent to the actual total overtime worked. This recommendation would eliminate the use of comp time by management, thus additional time off would probably not be increased significantly. Historically, due to turnovers and vacancies during the fiscal year, actual expendi- tures for personal services in the General Fund have amounted to approximately 96% of budgeted amounts. We do budget for each authorized position as if it would be filled for all twelve months during the year. The additional cost of the recom- mendation for General Fund is only 1.2% of that funds's total salary budget. There- fore, I am confident that there is enough money within the FY80 Budget to fund the recommended increases in salaries and benefits. Staff has discussed reducing this budget each year for a projected vacancy rate. I am opposed to this for the reason that we cannot accurately product what the turnover rate will be and the over - budgeted amount results in monies available for emergencies or new programs which are impossible to budget for. It, in the past, has provided a 'built-in' contin- gency amount which in the FY80 has been budgeted separately. The City should not 253 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS-DLS 1101DEs 1 ' -2- budget the expenditure of its antipated revenues so tightly that there is no flexibility. Total salaries in the General Fund FY60 Budget amount to $5,043,210,of that amount, 22% is for management salaries and the recommendation would increase the total dollar amount of management salaries paid by an additional 4%. 1 CC: Management Compensation Committee i i i i I I i I � 1 i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES F10111ES LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT State Transit Assistance The City of Iowa City operates what we believe to be one of the best public transit systems for a city of its size in the country; we are without a doubt the most successful transit system in the State. In spite of this substantial local interest and support, State transit assistance has been disproportionately small. This report will hope- fully enlighten you to our unhappy situation. The State of Iowa has provided financial assistance to local transit operators for the past three years. Transit assistance funds, which last year totaled $1.8 million, have been distributed on an entirely discretionary basis, and Iowa City has been repeatedly shortchanged. In FY77, the City of Iowa City was granted $146,627 in operating assistance. Of this amount only $86,627 was actually awarded, the remaining $60,000 being reserved for the City's proposed dial -a -ride system for the elderly and handicapped. When the resignation of the City's Transit Superintendent prevented implementation of this project before the end of the fiscal year, the money committed to the program was withdrawn by the State. Two months later, when a new superintendent finally got the program rolling, the State refused to release the funds. The net result was that the City received only 60% of the assistance to which we felt entitled. The State's letter of request for grant applications for FY78 indicated that $175,000 was available to Iowa City for transit assistance. Believing that the City could also reclaim the funds withdrawn by the State at the end of the previous year, we submitted an application for $277,205. The Director of the Public Transit Division "retaliated" by awarding Iowa City only $125,257, the entire amount to be used for selected transit improvement projects. No help at all was offered with Iowa City's mounting transit deficit. At the end of the fiscal year, the State's auditors took exception to the bulk of the City's claims for reimbursement, asserting that the State could only subsidize the system's unfunded deficit. Because a series of economy measures had been undertaken, money committed from other sources was adequate to cover most of the cost of the various improvements, and hence there was practically no excess deficit for the State to fund. The City maintains that the Department of Transportation's intent was clearly to fund specific programs, not deficits, and the projects would not have been undertaken were funding not assured. The matter has yet to be finally resolved. For FY79 Iowa City has been awarded operating assistance in the amount of $164,293, a substantial increase over the previous year. However, one of the conditions of the grant is that if the system's operating deficit was less than anticipated, that amount would be returned to the State. A number of cost-cutting measures already taken will cause the transit system to end the year substantially under budget - and every dollar saved will be returned to the State. The temptation to spend money needlessly is overwhelming; there is absolutely no incentive for fiscally responsible management. �sy MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP]DS-DES 610IDE5 In addition to the transit assistance program, $65,000 was appropriated in FY79 to subsidize transit work -trips for State employees. This program has been an overwhelming success in Iowa City - the number of riders attracted to the transit system has overwhelmed our ability to serve them. Not only did Iowa City Transit monthly pass sales increase by 50% the month the program began, but almost half of the subscribers to the program State-wide are residents of Iowa City. Unfortunately, no additional funds have been allocated to the transit system to help us cope with this greatly increased demand. The City of Iowa City clearly has never been awarded a "fair share" of the money available State-wide for transit assistance. Iowa City Transit's productivity indices are exceptional - we can transport passengers more cost-effectively than any system in the State. Local funding of transit is more than double the expected 2 -mill property tax levy. Our revenue/expense ratio is.41, a most attractive figure, even though we offer evening service, a full Saturday schedule, and specialized transit for the elderly and handicapped. And we have consistently met or exceeded our goals for increased ridership; patronage has grown by 14% over the past year. In spite of all of this success in meeting the various criteria set forth by the State, our transit assistance awards have been mediocre at best. In FY79 Iowa City was granted less than 25% of the total funds awarded to the State's small urban systems - yet we are carrying more passengers than the other ten small systems put together! The City of Iowa City is now working with the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission in the preparation of a Transit Development Program (TDP) Update, which will form the basis of our FY80 transit assistance grant application. The use of a TDP as the primary information source apparently facilitates the evaluation of grant applications by the State DOT, but it adds another layer of bureaucracy to the process and further erodes local control of public transit systems. We have been informed by Ms. JoAnn Short, Director of IDOT's Public Transit Division, that the Governor's budget recommendation includes $2.2 million for transit assistance. It also appears that there may be an excess of $500,000 of unspent transit assistance funds carried over from the present fiscal year. This level of funding, while not overly generous, should be adequate, if it is distributed in a truly fair and equitable manner. We strongly support several changes to the State transit assistance program. First and foremost, The legislative intent that the funds be used for assistance, not subsidy, must be clearly articulated, so that the program will cease to be a funding source of last resort. The program should definitely provide for deficit funding assistance, but it must allow for shared savings, so that operating efficiency is rewarded, not penalized. There should also be opportunity for State assistance with specific projects, so that innovative transit concepts may be tried on a demonstration basis. And the program must MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110InES 3 contain some mechanism, either an allocation formula or a definite set of measurement criteria, on which funding will be based, so that each locality's share of the program will be proportional to local interest in and support of public transit. The City of Iowa City requests your assistance. Thank you. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES TO: FROM: RE: a City of Iowa CL DATE: January 29,11/979 (� Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works Berlin Neal Berlin, City Manager,/ '✓l,/X(/. •U" Hugh A. Mose, Transit Manager C Transit Service to University Heights It is my understanding that the City Council will consider resuming trnnsit service to University Heights in the near future. Please be advised that at the present time we are having extreme difficulty providing adequate rush-hour transit service to Iowa City residents on the west side. This past week both the West Benton route and the Hawkeye route have been forced to bypass persons wait- ing on the curb during the morning rush-hour, University Heights is served by both these routes, If present trends continue, we will be unable to carry a^x morning rush-hour riders from University Heights, as the buses will already be full by the time they enter University Heights, In the afternoon peak period the buses are crowded, but neither the West Benton nor the Hawkeye routes has yet been forced to turn away riders. Afternoon traffic, however, is so heavy that we are constantly having scheduling difficulties, and the West Benton route is one of the most affected routes. The extra half-dozen stops in University Heights will make the schedule even more difficult to maintain, to the detriment of all concerned. As much as I deplore the concept of denying tran- sit service to persons living along portions of our routes, I would strongly suggest that the resumption of service to University Heights be deferred until warm weather. Because we are having such great difficulty maintaining our current level of transit service during this severe weather, any expansion of service should be given most careful consideration. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ass I 'City of lows Cit MEMORANDUM DATE: January 29, 979 TO: Dick Plastino, Director of} ublic Works FROM: Neal Berlin, City Manager ✓ X Hugh A. Mose, Transit Manager RE: \ Bypassed Persons At Bus Stops h) As early as last September we were project- ing that the transit system would be unable to handle this winters traffic. The unusually severe weather has fulfilled this prediction - in spades; During the week of January 22, waiting people were bypassed at the following locations: MORNINGS: West Benton Route - West Benton Street and Greenwood Dr, to downtown Hawkeye Route - Hawkeye Drive to downtown East College Route - East College Street, Seventh Ave, to downtown Mall Route - Summit and Bowery Streets to downtown Lakeside Route - Taylor Drive and Hollywood Blvd, to downtown Towncrest Route - Summit and Burlington Streets to downtown. EVENINGS: Outbound from downtown or University Hospital on the following routes: East College, Rochester, Lakeside, and Hawkeye Express We are currently operating fifteen (15) sched- uled rush-hour buses, and are assigning one (1) additional unit on an as -needed basis. When the second bus recently purchased arrives from Chicago, we intend to institute an additional "tripper" route, If the severe weather continues, however, the over -crowding problems will be exacerbated, and we have no solutions. Just thought you should know, MCROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES :2-5-6 Date: February 2, 1979 To: Neal Berlin and City Council I From: Eugene A. Dietz, City Engineer Re: Woodland Hills Part 2/Detention Facility At the informal Council meeting of January 15, 1979, a question re- garding the stormwater detention facility for the Woodland Hills Part 2 subdivision was discussed. Please refer to an additional memo addressed to the City Council regarding the proposed procedures for both City and County stormwater detention policies. I believe that memo answers the majority of the questions discussed concerning Woodland Hills Part 2. In addition, a question arose regarding this subdivision specifically concerning the location of the detention facility. I am given to understand that a major concern of the developer is the number of trees that may either be damaged or removed due to the con- struction of the stormwater management facility. The fact is, the Engineering Division does not tell the developer's engineers where exactly the detention facility must be located. That design considera- tion is made by the developer's engineer and we either approve it or disapprove it. When the question came up regarding this subdivision, we did suggest other alternatives that would perhaps allow for a less expensive and more satisfactory location. However, for one reason or another our suggestion was rejected and the developer's engineer chose the site now proposed for the detention facility. If there are other locations for which the developer and his engineer feel are better suited, the Engineering Division would be happy to review them at their convenience. Another question regarding the need for stormwater management was discussed as it relates to the type of ground cover. The basis for the entire ordinance revolves around the release rate of o.15 cfs per acre. From that premise, the guidelines approved by Council provide a means to determine the actual amount of storage required. In other words, the method takes into account the type of ground cover available and either reduces or increases the storage requirements. In this case, the amount of storage required for this wooded land is less than the storage require- ments would be for the same number of acres developed into 1/4 acres lots. To my knowledge, based on the ordinance, there is no disagreement on the technical computations for storage volume between staff and the developer's engineer. jm3/4 MICROFILMr.O BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 95-7 ^�+^^ma,yy� M. . 'q, Date: January 31, 1979 To: Neal Berlin and City Council From: Eugene A. Dietz, City Engineer Re: Storm Water Detention Basins At the informal Council meeting of January 15, 1979, questions were raised regarding the maintenance of storm water detention basins. Specifically, it is my understanding the question regarded who is to maintain these facilities when they are constructed in the city or in the county. Since the first detention facility was constructed in Iowa City, the subdividers agreement has undergone several changes as it relates to storm water detention facilities. The following points highlight the procedures for both in city and county situations. The procedures as outlined for basins within the city are consistent with the methods employed in the more recent subdivisions. Those methods as described for county facilities have been altered as a result of a joint meeting between Engineering and Planning staff on January 30, 1979. There are essentially four main elements addressed in the subdividers agreement for storm water detention facilities and they are: 1. CONSTRUCTION TIMING. City - The construction of the storm water detention facility is required prior to building permits being issued in the subdivision. County - Construction of the detention facility will be required within 18 months following Council approval of the final plat. 2. ESCROW. City - An escrow account may be established in lieu of construction of the detention facility prior to issuance of building permits. County - No escrow account may be provided in the county facilities. 3. MAINTENANCE. City - Control of grass and weeds is the responsibility of the property owner. With the exception of commercial property, the maintenance of the structural elements of the detention facility is the responsibility of the city upon completion and acceptance. In commercial facilities such as the ACT facility, the basin is entirely on private property and will be privately maintained. GZs MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES HOMES z County - The maintenance of grass and weeds is the responsibility of the adjacent property owners. The maintenance of the structural elements of the detention facility would be delegated to a homeowners association and to run to the heirs and assigns of the properties involved. Upon annexation of the property, the city would take over maintenance of the structure elements if in good condition at the time of annexation. 4. EASEMENTS. City - Easements are required for the piping locations as well as maintenance locations for the structural elements of the facility. County - Easements are to be reserved in similar locations as in the city's facilities and would be effectively granted to the city upon annexation. The primary reasons for the difference between city and county installation is as follows: a. Trying to administer an escrow account jointly with the county would be an extremely cumbersome administrative task. b. Since an escrow account is not desirable, it is necessary to provide the developer -a sufficent length of time to construct the facility and yet not delay building permits. Eighteen months is felt to be adequate for this purpose. C. It is felt that it would be extremely undesirable for city vehicles and personnel to perform work operations within the county. d. Although the legal remedies are limited in the county facilities with the above conditions, it is believed that the minimal number of county subdivisions will not create a problem. It was mentioned previously, the procedure as outlined for city facilities is consistent with the recent past history of detention facilities. Unless Council requests changes, the above procedures for county instal- lations will become the policies for future facilities outside the city limits. bdw3/8-10 FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 11011irs "'e City ®4 Iowa CI -0 Date: February 2, 1979 To: Neal Berlin and Cty Council From: Dick Plastino �� Re: Request from Council'to Comment on Planning and Zoning Recommendations Concerning the Closing of Melrose Court Council has asked for a recommendation from the Planning and Program Development Department and the Public Works Department. Staff members submitting this recommendation are Plastino, Kraft, Brachtel, Schmeiser and Boothroy. The recommendation expresses group consensus and no minority opinions will be presented. Each recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission will be listed and the staff recommendation will be explained. A drawing is attached and numbered to aid in understanding this memo. 1. Planning and Zoning Recommendation: That Melrose Court not be closed. Staff Recommendation: Staff believes that Melrose Court should not be closed since it represents one of the few, if inadequate, north -south connectors from the neighborhood area south of Benton to the University Hospital complex. Closing of Melrose Court will divert a significant volume of traffic to the Riverside/Grand Avenue intersection and lessor amounts of traffic to George Street and Sunset Street. Until traffic improvements are made to the Riverside/Grand Avenue/Melrose system, and the resultant impacts monitored, Melrose Court should not be closed. 2. Planning and Zoning Recommendation: That the City Council accept the concept of the Melrose diagonal connecting Melrose Avenue with Grand Avenue to help solve the traffic congestion and access problems around the west side campus and that they instruct City staff to proceed with proposals for the said Melrose diagonal. Staff Recommendation: The City staff concurs with this recommendation. This project should be listed as a capital improvement project in the early to mid 1980's and preliminary discussion should begin with the University at the present time to clear the institutional obstacles to this project such as land ownership, pedestrian traffic routes, transit routes, etc. 2sq MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES HOMES n p 3. Planning and Zoning Recommendation: That as an interim measure the City proceed with acquisition of sufficient land to enlarge the intersection of Grand Avenue and Byington Road to all.ow two turning lanes to the east. Staff Recommendation: Staff concurs. { 6. Planning and Zoning Recommendation: 3 That Melrose Avenue from south Grand Avenue to Byington be maintained as two lanes going one way to the east and that if i necessary one way be added for westbound traffic. i r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 4. Planning and Zoning Recommendation: That the City proceed with the widening of Melrose Avenue to four lanes from Woolf Avenue to south Grand using the north right-of-way for the widening. Staff Recommendation: The staff concurs provided that other recommendations listed below are also carried out. It is staff's belief that the traffic carrying capability of this complex of streets will be aided if a full two lanes are available for traffic going each way from the hospital complex. Widening of this section of the road will provide two lanes in each direction. If other staff recommendations are implemented during the interim before a diagonal is built a full two lanes of traffic will be available in each direction from Riverside Drive to Woolf Avenue. 5. Planning and Zoning Recommendation: e b That a four-way stop be established at the intersection of Melrose Court and Brookl and Park Road. i Staff Recommendation: a Staff does not concur. If Melrose Court is to be left open in the interim to carry north -south traffic flows, any measure taken to directly or indirectly reduce traffic flows is illogical. 0 { 6. Planning and Zoning Recommendation: 3 That Melrose Avenue from south Grand Avenue to Byington be maintained as two lanes going one way to the east and that if i necessary one way be added for westbound traffic. i r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 7 8. 9. 3 Staff Comment: Staff concurs that this should be two lanes going one way eastbound, however, we recommend against having any traffic westbound. There are only a few houses east of Byington Avenue. The few vehicles generated from these structures can go around the loop to end up going westbound on Melrose Avenue. South Grand should be converted or widened to three lanes (2 southbound and 1 northbound). This will allow buses to remain on their present routes. Planning and Zoning Recommendation: That turns be prohibited between Greenwood and Melrose Court. Staff Recommendation: Staff does not concur. Once again this would be illogical if Melrose Court is to be left open. The origin -destination study showed that a significant number of the vehicles using.Melrose Court are from the apartment complexes that would use Greenwood as their access. In addition, the turn prohibition would not be self enforcing. Planning and Zoning Recommendation: That bus stops on Grand Avenue be redesigned so that they do not impede the flow of traffic. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends against this. Due to the high volumes of traffic flows on Grand Avenue, it would be very difficult for the bus to reenter the traffic stream. With the extensive transit service available in Iowa City, delays to motor vehicles caused by bus stops and starts must be accepted as part of the normal traffic flow. Planning and Zoning Recommendation: That left turns for southbound Byington to eastbound Grand Avenue be prohibited. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 4 Staff Recommendation: Staff does not concur. The traffic volumes coming onto Grand Avenue from Byington southbound are minimal and these flows create no significant delays to Grand Avenue traffic. 10. Planning and Zoning Recommendation: That the City investigate with the University the demand for a pedestrian signal at the intersection of Woolf Avenue and i Melrose Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Staff would concur with a recommendation to install walk I signals provided they are sequenced with the vehicular traffic. - In other words, pedestrian flows would walk with vehicle flows rather than operating on a separate phase. Pedestrian compliance with pedestrian signals is almost non-existant in the community, particularly among the college population. Extreme congestion now existing at Melrose and Woolf Avenue tips the balance in favor of maintaining maximum vehicular flows. This will not have a negative influence on pedestrian flows since pedestrian flows usually ignore walk -wait signals as a normal procedure. bdw a 1 I i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES t4oIVES 10 DO INSTALL EXCLUSIVE PH E AT WODLF/MELROSE. I �G)WIDEN MELROSE TC 4 MES TO WOOLF. �l City of Iowa C111( Date: January 31, 1979 To: Neal Berlin and Council From: Dick Plasti,:n" Re: Alternate Side Parking Now that the alternate side signing program has begun, three issues have arisen. These are: 1. schedule for sign installation; 2. signs, on Sheridan Avenue; 3. commitment to the program. SCHEDULING The Traffic Engineer would like to install alternate side parking signs in the sequence as shown on the attached drawing. Rather than start at one point in town and do that entire area we would like to move around in various areas so that we can eliminate some of the more severe problems initially and move on to other areas later. SHERIDAN AVENUE We believe two points should be made about traffic speeds on Sheridan Avenue. The first point is that most drivers travel at a speed that they feel is logical. We believe that the speed of these drivers on Sheridan will remain unchanged whether parking is or is not allowed on both sides of the street. Spot speed studies conducted at various spots along Sheridan Avenue show that 85 percent of the drivers travel at or below about 29 miles an hour. This is about the same speed drivers travel on many streets in the community that do not have parking allowed on them at any time. For example, on Muscatine Avenue between Court Street and First Avenue the 85th percentile speed is about 30 to 31 miles per hour. Another example is Court Street in the area where parking is not allowed on either side. The 85th percentile between Seventh and First Avenue is approximately 31 miles per hour. The second point concerns speed and time to move from Seventh Avenue to Summit Street. If a vehicle has to stop at points along the street behind a parked car to allow a car coming from the other way to get through, it seems obvious that their travel time will be increased. This lowers their average speed. In summary, we believe that the removal of parking from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the north side of Sheridan will have little impact on the 260 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 2 - majority of vehicles travelling on Sheridan, but there is no doubt that removing parked cars will eliminate cars from having to stop to allow other cars through and therefore the average travel speed will be decreased when traffic is heavy. COMMITMENT TO THE PROGRAM The City Council has faced a dramatic problem in this community regarding street parking. The Council has embarked on a dramatic solution. The City staff is receiving both compliments and complaints on the few streets that have already been posted with alternate side parking. We believe that the City Council will also start receiving several compliments and complaints in the future as the program gets underway. It is likely that the complaints will far outnumber the compliments. As we progress with this program, Council should discuss their commitment to the program and the strength of their resolve in the face Of opposition from individuals and perhaps even groups of individuals on various streets and locations throughout the community. While the Council should always be willing to look at specific instances where the alternate side parking creates specific problems, the program will turn into a complete shambles if Council starts exempting streets based on the volume of opposition. Public Works has no recommendations or conclusions to make regarding this subject except to suggest the Council discuss it and make sure that we are heading in the right direc- tion and that Council fully supports that direction. bdw3/1-2 Enclosure MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES Date: January 39, 1979 To: Neal Berlin and Cit,��ncil From: Dick Plastino Re: Request from Council on Feasibility of Calendar Parking on River Street and Grove Street River Street At the present time the south side of River Street is, posted "No Parking Anytime" and the north side is posted "No Parking 8 AM -5 PM, Monday -Friday." The centerline stripe of River Street is shifted to the south up the hill to provide a lane of passage during the night time hours when parking would be allowed on the north side. It is believed that this request came because there were vehicles parked on was already n effect n the land these cars should have beel durindaliht hours. n ticketed�and �towed. Public Works would recommend that River Street not be placed in the alternative side street parking classification. Grove Street At the present time the south side of Grove Street is posted "No Parking Anytime" with uncontrolled parking on the north side. Grove Street would be a likely candidate for alternate side parking but a more reasonable approach would be to post the north side "No Parking B AM -5 PM, Monday -Friday." The Traffic Engineer will submit a memo putting this into effect and Council will then disapprove it or approve it as per the usual Procedure. bj2/5 cc: Jim Brachtel MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES i i STANLEY CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS IN ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING, AND MANAGEMENT FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES tIDItIES "A ell 7448 DESIGN OUTLINE FOR RALSTON CREEK STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT SOUTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURES PREPARED FOR CITY OF IOWA CITY BY STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC. JANUARY 25, 1979 FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES u I TABLE OF CONTENTS FI GURES Number Title Page I SYNTHETIC UNIT GRAPH PARAMETERS TO RECORDED FLOOD HYDROGRAPH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 ALTERNATIVE 3 - RESERVOIR ROUTING HYDROGRAPH FOR 100 -YEAR STORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 7448 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES Id01rlcs Page Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Background Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Hydraulic and Hydrologic Basis of Design . . . . . . . .. . . . . 3 Previous Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Methods Employed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Soil Conservation Service Run-off Curve Number. . . . . . . . 55 Clark Unit Graph Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design Storm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Calibration Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Application of the Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Alternative Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Construction Cost Estimate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Recomnendat ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 APPENDIX A - PRECIPITATION -DURATION -FREQUENCY DATA, IOWA CITY, IOWA (IN 0.5 -HOUR INTERVALS DERIVED FROM U.S. WEATHER BUREAU TECHNICAL PAPER 40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 APPENDIX B - RESERVOIR AREA -STORAGE, TANDEM RESERVOIRS, (Alternative 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B -I APPENDIX C - RESERVOIR AREA -STORAGE, SINGLE DAM, (Alternatives 2 and 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 APPENDIX D - RESERVOIR ROUTING MATRICES, TANDEM DAMS, (Alternative 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 APPENDIX E - RESERVOIR STORAGE/OUTFLOW TABLE, SINGLE DAM FOR 25 PERCENT UPSTREAM RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (Alternative 2) . . . E-1 APPENDIX F - RESERVOIR STORAGE/OUTFLOW TABLE, SINGLE DAM FOR 100 PERCENT UPSTREAM RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (Alternative 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F -I TABLES Number Title Page 1 SUMMARY OF FLOOD ROUTING RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2 DESIGN DATA FOR ALTERNATIVE DRY DAMS . . . . . . . . . . . 14 FI GURES Number Title Page I SYNTHETIC UNIT GRAPH PARAMETERS TO RECORDED FLOOD HYDROGRAPH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 ALTERNATIVE 3 - RESERVOIR ROUTING HYDROGRAPH FOR 100 -YEAR STORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 7448 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES Id01rlcs 7448 r — MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued FIGURES (Continued Number Title Follows Page 3 ALTERNATIVE I - LOCATION PLAN. 4 ALTERNATIVE 3 . . . . - LOCATION PLAN. F -I 5 ALTERNATIVE 3 - SECTION AND PROFILE OF DAM . . , F-1 . . . , F-1 7448 r — MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 1 , Y , t r.r.l i r-- F �j I Lj LJ a �{ A v � N11 a t DESIGN OUTLINE FOR RALSTON CREEK STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT SOUTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURES Introduction Construction of a storm water detention structure is proposed on the South Branch of Ralston Creek to reduce downstream peak flow rates and associated flood damage. Previous studies determined the approximate location for the structure and selected the dry dam concept as opposed to a wet bottom reservoir. Three alternatives for construction of dry dams have been developed for the south branch of Ralston Creek and are presented in this design outline. The hydrologic and hydraulic basis for design are presented along with design criteria and cost estimates for each alterna- tive. Background Information Alternatives considered consist of the construction of one or two dry dams on the South Branch of Ralston Creek near the eastern city limits of Iowa City. Upstream drainage area at the project location is 1.42 square miles (909 acres). The United States Geological Survey (USGS) established a recording stream gaging station on the South Branch of Ralston Creek adjacent to Muscatine Street in 1963• Five recording rain gages have also been located in or immediately adjacent to the drainage basin for the past several years. The Department of Mechanics and Hydraulics of the College of Engineering at the University of Iowa compiles data obtained from these stream and rain gaging stations and prepares an annual progress report on hydrologic investigations in the Ralston Creek drainage basin. Rainfall and stream gaging information was obtained from the University and from USGS for use in this study. The drainage area located upstream of the proposed dry dam is pre- sently used for agricultural purposes. However, the drainage area is located Immediately adjacent to residential development and it is envisioned that the drainage area will become urbanized during the coming 7448 MICROFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t70I1iES f rl«6 L years. It would be possible to size the proposed storm water detention structure for the existing agricultural condition with the stipulation that as upstream areas become urbanized, additional storm water detention capacity must be provided by the developer. Another alternative is to size the proposed structure assuming future development of all or a portion of the upstream drainage area. This would reduce or eliminate the need for additional storm water retention capacity as the upstream watershed becomes urbanized. During development of alternatives, it was decided that, as a minimum, the storm water detention basin should be sized considering a portion of the upstream watershed in an urbanized condition. This would allow for precipitation which falls directly on the flood pool and for future development immediately around the flood pool where it would be difficult to provide additional detention capacity in the future. To meet this criteria two alternatives have been developed assuming a future condition with 25 percent (220 acres) of the upstream watershed in an urbanized condition. As additional upstream area (in excess of 220 acres) is developed, local storm water detention facilities will be required in accordance with the Iowa City storm water run-off ordinance. A third alternative has been developed assuming a future condition with the upstream watershed 100 percent urbanized. This alternative eliminates the need for construction of additional storm water detention capacity if the upstream watershed becomes urbanized with residential developments. All three alternatives are described in greater detail in a later section of this report. The term urbanization as used in this report describes single family residential developments similar to those located in the South Branch of Ralston Creek drainage area Immediately downstream of the project site. With 100 percent urbanization, approximately 30 percent of the ground is covered with impervious surfaces such as streets, sidewalks, roofs, and driveways. The 100 percent urbanization condition would allow for some minor strip development in the drainage basin. However, if shopping centers, large parking lots, large buildings, or other similar develop- ments are constructed, additional detention capacity would be required for those facilities. 7448 2 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I Hydraulic and Hydrologic Bases of Design Previous Studies - Review of reports on previous investigations of flooding in the South Branch of Ralston Creek reveals that two approaches have been employed to determine flood magnitude. Iowa Natural Resources Council Bulletin No. 11 "Floods in Iowa: Technical Manual for Estimating Their Magnitude and Frequency" has been used to estimate peak discharges of certain recurrence intervals. Results obtained from Bulletin No. 11 assume conditions in the basin under study are representative of average conditions in a region which extends completely across the state of Iowa. The standard error of 100 -year flood peak estimates derived from Bulletin No. 11 is reported as 44 percent. Most of the data employed in formulating the "Regional Equations" presented in Bulletin No. 11 is derived from gaging station records on streams which have not experienced urban development. Since approximately 25 percent of the drainage area upstream of the gaging sta- tion on the South Branch of Ralston Creek is developed, peak flow esti- mates obtained using the "Regional Equations" may not agree with peak flow projections based on the Ralston Creek gaging station records. Bulletin No. 11 provides no indication of the effect of impoundments upon flood peak discharges. This study used Bulletin No. II as a guide to the magnitude of discharge peaks of the inflow hydrographs of the proposed flood control structures for the South Branch of Ralston Creek. Other estimates have been developed from a computer program ascribed to R. L. Rossmiller and M. D. Dougal of the Engineering Research Institute at lava State University. Results derived from this method appear reason- able but basic input data such as design precipitation, run-off losses, method of hydrograph development and, in particular, calibration against measured data reasonably representative of the study basin has not been presented in previous reports. M independent check of the hydrologic design of flood control structures for the South Branch of Ralston Creek has been considered essential and is described in this report. Methods Employed - This study attempted to arrive at firm estimates of precipitation losses by comparisons between rainfall measurements from _J 7448 3 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIFIES 's s —' v i 3i! 7 i y : G ' f `l r. f, five rain gages distributed over the basin and the actual volume of run- off recorded at the stream gaging station on the South Branch of Ralston Creek. Hydrographs recorded at the gaging station also provide a pre- liminary indication of the parameters to use in formulating synthetic unit hydrographs for other parts of the basin. A run-off model was developed for the South Branch of Ralston Creek utilizing rainfall data from the five rain gaging stations and resultant run-off hydrographs from the stream gaging station. Design storms were developed for the study area utilizing data presented in U.S. Weather Bureau (USWB) Technical Paper 40. The run-off model was then calibrated against both recorded flood discharge frequency data at the existing gaging station and also against flood peak estimates given by the regional equations. Following adjustment of basic parameters necessitated by this cali- bration procedure, flood inflow hydrographs have been generated for the reservoirs investigated in this study and have been routed to evaluate peak reservoir outflow and stage and also duration of flooding upstream of the "dry dam" retarding structures. Computational effort was facilitated by use of computer programs. Use was made of the following: 1. Program WSP03, T was used to "backwater" through the creek channel for the purpose of providing a tailwater rating curve. A particular asset of this program is its ability to introduce several cross sections within a closed conduit. This was advantageous for this study since the outlet conduits of the proposed reservoir do not flow full at its downstream end. Continuation of backwater computations through the culvert resulted in computed reservoir elevation for any given tail - water elevation. 2. Program HYD01, T. This is a basin run-off modeling program for the generation and routing of flood hydrographs through a river system. Hydrographs for tributary areas are generated using the Clark Synthetic Unit Graph (Trans. ASCE Vol. 110, 1954) and USWB Technical Paper 40 input. Precipitation losses were 7448 4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOEI+ES ` estimated by use of run-off curve number concept developed ? by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. This program synthesizes 0 floods in a basin b h dro ra h Y Y g p generation, channel or reservoir routing and combination of hydrographs at confluence points. ,._ 3• Program 2RES1, T. This program was written for this study for the purpose of "tandem" routing through the two reservoirs r which constitute one of the plans investigated. These two i,..� reservoirs are so close together that the culvert of the upper i reservoir at times becomes submerged beneath the lower pool. 1 When this occurs, storage in the upper reservoir is no longer �i a single valued function of outflow (the concept employed in - most computer programs for reservoir routing -including HYD01, T) but also varies with level in the downstream pool. Program 2RES1, T routes floods through the two pools simultaneously and thus keeps track of submergence effects on the outlet culvert of the upstream reservoir. Soil Conservation Service Run-off Curve Number - Records of precipita- tion and consequent run-off for 12 storms which produced significant —1 rises in the South Branch of Ralston Creek were analyzed. For each storm, the value of run-off curve number was computed by inversion of the SCS I! run-off equation yielding: CN = 200 2+P+2R- R 5x P+ x R whe re : CN = Run-off curve curve number. �r P = Total precipitation (inches). -'; R = Total run-off (inches over the basin area). Values of curve number obtained in this manner varied between 73.6 and 97.5 and averaged 84.6. This scatter is to be expected and reflects antecedent moisture conditions and the effect of growth of vegetation upon interception. It is believed that these results are typical of conditions -r likely to be met in the basin at the times of peak floods. To provide a �i small factor of safety against the likelihood of adverse conditions prior to extremely bad floods, a small antecedent rainfall in addition to the ,J 7448 V MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES 740 precipitation data derived from USWB Technical Paper 40 has been used for this study, Precipitation/duration/frequency data derived from USWB Technical Paper 40 for Iowa City is presented in Appendix A of this report. Clark Unit Graph Parameters - Examination of four well shaped hydro - graphs and adjustment of trial values of Clark Unit Graph parameters Tc and R for best fit, resulted in preliminary estimates of these factors accord- ing to the tentative relationship. Tentative Relationship = Tc = R = 0.56x Travel time through main water Figure I shows one such trial fit. When these values were used in conjunc- tion with the average run-off curve number of 85 and precipitation data from USWB Technical Paper 40 (with a small antecedent precipitation allowance) and checked against historical flood frequency and also against results obtained from the regional equations, an unexpectedly wide divergence was found. a TIME AM -- " 1 t TIME PM FIGURE 1 • SYNTHETIC UNIT GRAPH PARAMETERS TO RECORDED FLOOD HYDROGRAPH 6 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -Drs 110I1jEs i I Flood discharge/frequency estimates based upon actual measured flaws at the gaging station located on the South Branch of Ralston Creek (Histori- cal Record) suffer from the fact that the period of record is sufficient for a reasonable estimate of the 5 to 10 year flood peaks only. These values ,.._; agree well with results obtained from use of regional equations described 3 in Bulletin No. II for the 10 -year flood but show a wide discrepancy when projected to the 100 -year level. Values obtained by hydrograph development using the tentative values of Tc and R described above were appreciably higher than those obtained from either S of the two previous methods. Values of Tc and R have been adjusted upwards to result in computed hydrograph peaks agreeing with the Historical Record for more frequent floods and with the regional equations for the larger, less frequent floods. The relationship between Clark Unit _ Graph this study is as follows: P parameters used for Design Relationship = Tc = 0.8 x R = 0.8 �j x Travel Time In addition, values of CN have been adjusted to provide closer agreement with regional flood equation values. Values of run-off curve number used in design are as follows: ^II RUN-OFF CURVE NUMBER USED IN DESIGN . J Flood Frequency I -Yr. 5 -Yr. 10 -Yr. 2 Yr. 5- 50 -Yr. 100 -Yr. PMP** CN (Natural Basin)* § ' ( 60 69.2 73.6 79.1 84.5 88.0 92,8 CN (Urbanized Basin) 69.7 76.7 80.0 84.2 88.3 r Notes: 90.9 92.8 4 r"7 *The "natural basin" upstream of the gaging station has already experienced 25 percent urban development. •� **PMP refers to probable maximum precipitation which has been used to generate spillway design floods for this study. Antecedent precipitation has been estimated by the equation: Po = 2 x (100/CN - I) tJ S where: € J Po = Antecedent precipitation, assumed to precede design storm. Design Storm - Throughout this study a 0.5 hour routing interval -- g i and 0.5 hour precipitation excess duration was used for each unit hydrograph. Design storms have been formulated from I precipitation/duration/frequency 7448 7 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•D[.S MOINES i� data presented in Appendix A by first extracting incremental precipitation e for every 0.5 hour interval during a 24-hour design storm. These incre- ments have been rearranged with peak values clustered around the middle I of the storm. In this manner peak intensities are maintained for all y duration, and losses, which are greatest at the beginning of a storm, are not unduly applied to peak intensities. r Calibration Results - Design values described above result in flood _..) peak discharges at the gaging station on the South Branch of Ralston I Creek which comply with the criteria adopted for agreement with I ) historical records and the regional equations. Results obtained are as - follows: COMPARATIVE FLOOD PEAK ESTIMATES, CFS (South Branch Ralston Creek at Gaging Station) Basis of Estimate 5 -Year 10 -Year 25 -Year 50 -Year 100 -Year Historical Record 850 1,020 1,220 -- -- Regional Equations 689 1,030 1,578 2,079 2,659 Design Hydrographs 830 1,189 1,617 2,061 2,471 The agreement of flood peak estimates has been achieved without `-� undue modification of volume of run-off which is controlled by the value rl of CN used. u Application of the Analysis - Values of Clark Unit Graph parameters Tc and R have been related to travel time. Travel time is defined as the u1 time of passage of flow down the main channel to the outlet of a tributary area computed from the average velocity in the channel when running bank full. Travel time to the gaging station on the South Branch 1s computed to be 1.44 hours. Consequently, values of Tc = 1.15 and R = 1.44 for a `j drainage area of 2.92 square miles were (at the gaging station) were used for the calibration described above. r Travel time computed to the upstream extremity of the proposed reser- voir is 0.8 hours while travel time from the drainage divide to the dam 1s 0.9 hour. For development of design reservoir inflow hydrographs, values of Tc = 0.64 and R = 0.90 were used for the basin above the dams in its natural state. No allowance has been made for direct rainfall -I upon the reservoir or for valley storage due to stream flow in the design routings. 1, i 7448 8 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOIIIEs i� The Clark Unit Graph method requires the use of a time/area curve. This curve describes the fraction of area contributing to outflow at different fractions of Tc under uniform flow conditions. The default curve values derived by the Corps of Engineers for their basin modeling program HEC -I were used in this study for "natural basin" conditions. Under full urban development, "overland flow" is carried by paved channels and storm sewers and is consequently much faster than for natural basins. Travel time in the natural channel will remain essentially unchanged necessitating some modification to the time/area curve for complete urban development above the proposed dams. The following data were used: TIME/AREA CURVE VALUES (Completely Urbanized Areas) T/Tc .125 :250 .375 .500 .625 .750 .875 1.000 Fraction Contributing .0993 .2095 .5344 .7233 .7999 .8654 .9616 I.0oo0 In addition, work by D. L. Gundlach ("Unit Hydrograph Parameters Versus Urbanization" Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Division, ASCE, September 1976) indicates that R approaches .65 x Tc for urbanized area. To reflect a decreased value of R due to shallower and faster 'overland flow" R was reduced to 0.45 for a fully urbanized condition above the reservoirs. Tc has been unchanged for the fully urbanized condition because it is assumed that the natural stream channel wi11 continue to be used to convey flood waters as it has been through downstream areas in Iowa City. Using the model described above, six floods were routed through three alternative flood control reservoir systems on the South Branch of Ralston Creek. Results obtained from one such routing are shown graphically on Figure 2. Complete results are summarized in Table 1. It should be noted that peak outflow is slightly less than 0.15 cfs per acre for all of the plans developed. Flooding duration defined as the time stream levels exceed bank elevation within the reservoir, slightly exceeds 48 hours for the tandem reservoirs and the single reservoir under full urban development. In the case of the single dam for complete urban development (Alternative 3), the duration of flooding above Elevation 716.0 (1 -year flood) is 35.3 hours during passage of the design 100 -year flood. 7448 —I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLHB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I4OIRES i -h J - n i I u a 1 The Clark Unit Graph method requires the use of a time/area curve. This curve describes the fraction of area contributing to outflow at different fractions of Tc under uniform flow conditions. The default curve values derived by the Corps of Engineers for their basin modeling program HEC -I were used in this study for "natural basin" conditions. Under full urban development, "overland flow" is carried by paved channels and storm sewers and is consequently much faster than for natural basins. Travel time in the natural channel will remain essentially unchanged necessitating some modification to the time/area curve for complete urban development above the proposed dams. The following data were used: TIME/AREA CURVE VALUES (Completely Urbanized Areas) T/Tc .125 :250 .375 .500 .625 .750 .875 1.000 Fraction Contributing .0993 .2095 .5344 .7233 .7999 .8654 .9616 I.0oo0 In addition, work by D. L. Gundlach ("Unit Hydrograph Parameters Versus Urbanization" Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Division, ASCE, September 1976) indicates that R approaches .65 x Tc for urbanized area. To reflect a decreased value of R due to shallower and faster 'overland flow" R was reduced to 0.45 for a fully urbanized condition above the reservoirs. Tc has been unchanged for the fully urbanized condition because it is assumed that the natural stream channel wi11 continue to be used to convey flood waters as it has been through downstream areas in Iowa City. Using the model described above, six floods were routed through three alternative flood control reservoir systems on the South Branch of Ralston Creek. Results obtained from one such routing are shown graphically on Figure 2. Complete results are summarized in Table 1. It should be noted that peak outflow is slightly less than 0.15 cfs per acre for all of the plans developed. Flooding duration defined as the time stream levels exceed bank elevation within the reservoir, slightly exceeds 48 hours for the tandem reservoirs and the single reservoir under full urban development. In the case of the single dam for complete urban development (Alternative 3), the duration of flooding above Elevation 716.0 (1 -year flood) is 35.3 hours during passage of the design 100 -year flood. 7448 —I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLHB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I4OIRES TABLE V r r SUMMARY OF FLOOD ROUTING RESULTS Cv Alternative I Recurrence 25% Urbanized Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Interval Tandem Reservoirs 25% Urbanized 100% Urbanized (years) Upper Pool Lower Pool Single Dam Single Dam Peak Inflow (cfs) 100 1,718 236 1,718 2,307 50 1,440 231 1,440 1,979 25 1,153 224 1,153 1,657 10 854 216 854 1,301 5 617 201 617 983 1 247 152 247 577 Peak Outflow (cfs) 100 236 122 132 131 126 50 231 118 127 25 224 112 119 120 10 216 106 109 111 0 5 201 loo 99 103 86 1 152 76 73 Peak Pool El. (msl) 100 728.5 720.4 724.0 722.8 724.5 723.4 50 727.8 720.0 25 726.8 719.3 721.3 722.1 10 725.9 718.0 719.4 720.4 5 724.4 716.8 717.7 718.8 1 720.1 713.7 713.8 716.0 Duration of flooding ]Do 26.3 50.3 48.5 40.5 52.0 45.0 (hrs) 50 25 21.7 17.3 41.7 35.0 34.0 37.5 10 12.7 26.7 27.0 31.0 5 9.5 21.5 21.5 25.5 1 3.5 10.3 10.5 16.5 Flooded Area (acres) 100 28.3 22.3 41.8 43.8 50 25.5 21.7 37.1 39.4 25 22.0 20.3 31.3 34.5 10 19.0 17.9 24.5 27.8 5 14.5 15.8 19.0 22.4 1 4.5 9.3 9.6 14.5 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES ]1W I S ! i r—^ i I L ..J fi 1 r, ]]IYJ I. I f �I 1 LTJ J �1 d tJ r rr �u 2004 v ]1W ]]IYJ 2004 tea° L Ho° W N a txea INFLOW U N_ � 1000 eC0 eC0 OUTFLOW ° ° e tt to x e4 ve u x ea u u ex se as a TIME IN HOURS FIGURE 2 • ALTERNATIVE 3 — RESERVOIR ROUTING HYDROGRAPH FOR 100 -YR. STORM If pipe sizes through the dams are increased, the amount of time that stream levels exceed bank elevation in the reservoir will drop below 48 hours. However, peak discharge rates will increase well above 0.15 cfs per acre. If the culvert length can be decreased during final design, the peak discharge will increase slightly and the flooding time will be reduced. Spillway design floods for this project have been based upon probable maximum precipitation in order to assure a conservative design in view of the extensive residential development which exists downstream of the project. Spillways have been designed to pass the maximum probable storm of 9,877 cfs for the 25 percent urban development condition and 11,334 cfs 7448 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IJOINEs for full urban development of the upstream basin. Water depth over the top of the dam will be about 2.7 feet during passage of the maximum probable storm. Results presented in Table I are closely related to culvert diameters and lengths selected for the various proposed designs. These will be des- cribed later in this report. Additional information relative to the routing is included in the appendices to this report. Appendix B provides reservoir area and storage data for the tandem dams. Appendix C provides reservoir area and storage data for the single dam. Appendix D provides reservoir routing data for the tandem dams. Appendix E provides reservoir routing data for the single dam designed for 25 percent upstream urban development, while Appendix F provides reservoir routing data for the single dam designed for complete upstream urban development. Alternative Development Three alternatives for construction of dry dams have been developed for the South Branch of Ralston Creek. Alternative 1 consists of the construction of two dams to act in series as shown on Figure 3. The down- stream dam is located to serve as the road embankment for the future extension of Scott Boulevard. The upstream dam is located such that a roadway could be placed across the top of the dam at some future date. Existing land use in the upstream watershed is mainly agricultural with a majority of the area devoted to row crops. The downstream watershed is presently developed with residential housing and as Iowa City grows, it is anticipated that the upstream watershed will become urbanized. The dams for Alternative I are sized assuming a future condition with 25 percent (approximately'220 acres) of the upstream watershed to be in an urbanized condition. Alternative 2 consists of the construction of one dam to coincide with the future location of Scott Boulevard. Alternative 2 is also sized assuming 25 percent of the upstream watershed to be in an urbanized condi- tion. Alternative 3 is the same as Alternative 2 except that the facili- ties are sized assuming a future condition with the upstream watershed to be 100 percent urbanized. Alternative 3 is shown on Figure 4. A separate 7448 rA 12 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110I11ES i figure is not presented for Alternative 2 since it is very similar to Alternative 3. The 5 -year and 100 -year flood pools behind the proposed dams are shown on Figures 3 and 4 along with the 100 -year flood plain which occurs without the project. The peak pool elevations, duration of flooding, and flooded areas for each alternative for several different frequency storms are tabulated in Table 1 which was presented earlier. Table 2 presents design data for the three alternatives. With Alternative 1, the roadway embankment for Scott Boulevard has a height of 11 feet above the creek bank and the upstream embankment has a height of 13 feet above the creek bank. With Alternative 2 it is necessary to raise the Scott Boulevard embankment 3 feet to a depth of 14 feet to eliminate the need for the second upstream embankment. Alternative 3 indicates that it is only necessary to raise the Scott Boulevard embank- ment one additional foot up to a height of 15 feet to provide storm water retention for a 100 -year storm assuming that the entire upstream watershed is in a urbanized condition and no additional upstream impoundment is installed. Figure 5 shows a typical section and profile of the Scott Boulevard dam. This dam has been sized with a 71 -foot wide top for the future addi- tion of a four -lane roadway. The top of the dam will accommodate a 45 - foot roadway with an 8 -foot wide combination sidewalk and bicycle path on one side and a 4 -foot wide sidewalk on the other side. Space is also provided for parkways between the roadway and sidewalks. Four to one side slopes have been used on the Scott Boulevard Dam. The upstream dam for Alternative i has been sized with a 54 -foot wide top for the possible future addition of a 28 -foot roadway. This 54 -foot width allows space for sidewalks and parkways in addition to the roadway. Three to one side slopes have been used on the upstream embankment. The dams for each alternative are sized to hold the run-off from a 100 -year storm. Due to the topography of the area it is impractical to provide emergency spillways around the ends of the dams and the dams have been designed for overtopping. The top of each dam is set at or slightly above the 100 -year flood elevation and on the long-term average water will i 7448 13 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401R[5 V r TABLE 2 00 DESIGN DATA FOR ALTERNATIVE DRY DAMS Top of Dam Elevation, ms] Height Above Creek Bed, ft. Above Creek Bank, ft. Length, ft. Width at Top, ft. r Average Width at Base, ft. Side Slope Spillway Type Spillway Width, ft. Spillway Elevation, msl CMP Culvert Diameter, inches CMP Culvert Length, ft. Maximum Discharge 100 -Yr. Storm, cfs Maximum Discharge 100 -Yr. Storm, cfs/acre Time to Empty 100 -Yr. Storm, hours Alternative I Alternative 2 Alternative Northern Scott Scott Scott Embankment Boulevard Boulevard Boulevard 729 721 724 725 18 15 18 19 13 11 14 15 670 680 820 860 54 71 71 71 185 155 180 190 3:1 4:1 4:1 4:1 Overtop Overtop Overtop Overtop 670 310 425 460 729 721 724 725 54 42 42 42 175 155 202 210 -- 122 132 131 -- 0.134 0.145 0.144 26.3 50.3 48.5 52.0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES r- J I a y k.J k u flow over the top of the dam and roadway once every 100 years. The structure is designed such that the run-off from a maximum probable storm can overtop the dam without failure of the structure. It is necessary to have the future roadway on top of the dam placed at a zero percent grade for several hundred feet so that in the event the dam is overtopped, water depths and velocities over the top of the dam are minimized. In order to provide drainage for the future roadway it will be necessary to eliminate curbs on the portion of the roadway placed at zero percent grade. Slope protection is required on the downstream face of the dam to prevent erosion when the dam is overtopped. A gabion mat (wire mesh baskets filled with rock) is proposed for this slope protection on the entire downstream face of the dam. A concrete cutoff wall is connected to the gabion mat on the top of the dam to anchor the top edge of the mat in place and to provide integrity of the shoulder of the embankment against erosion. The proposed dam will consist of a homogeneous compacted earth fill and will be constructed similar to a roadway embankment. Top soil will be stripped from the dam location and a keyway will be cut in the existing ground surface to provide a positive contact between the dam and the existing ground. Top soil will also be stripped and stockpiled from the borrow area prior to construction of the dam. Borrow material will be transported to the dam and placed and compacted in lifts until design elevations are reached. Upon completion of the embankment, top soil will be spread on the borrow area and the upstream face of the dam. The borrow area, upstream face of the dam, and other disturbed areas will then be seeded to minimize erosion. The fill height of the embankment will be designed to compensate for anticipated settlement. When the roadway is constructed at some future date It may be necessary to remove or add a small amount of fill on top of the dam to meet the final design grade. The proposed location for the borrow area is shown on Figures 3 and 4. The approximate amount of borrow material required Is as follows: Alternative 1 - 66,000 cubic yards Alternative 2 - 49,000 cubic yards Alternative 3 - 55,000 cubic yards 7448 r 15 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I 0 Detailed soils investigations will be conducted prior to final design to confirm the suitability of the borrow material and the foundation material at the dam site. Examination of drilling logs of holes bored in the vicinity indicate suitable materials and foundation conditions and little difficulty is anticipated in designing stable structures in this location. A corrugated metal pipe culvert will be used through the dam. Sizes and lengths of culverts to be used for each alternative are shown in Table 2. Antiseep collars will be placed on the culvert to prevent seepage and erosion of material around the outside of the pipe. The stream channel at the inlet and outlet of the culvert will also be protected to prevent erosion in the stream channel. Routine maintenance of the structures will be necessary to check the culverts for tree limbs or other obstructions and to mow weeds and grass on the embankment. Trees which have fallen across the channel or are in poor condition should be removed from the creek upstream from the structure to minimize debris accumulating at the culvert during storms. An access road for maintenance vehicles will be required to the site. Construction Cost Estimate Construction cost estimates have been developed for each alternative and are presented below: CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 25% Urbanization 25% Urbanization 100% Urbanization 2 Dams 1 Dam I Dam Embankment Construction $189,000 $146,000 $159,000 Slope Protection 408,000 253,000 268,000 Culvert 27,000 14,000 14,000 Miscellaneous 93,000 61,000 66,000 Estimated Contract Cost $717,000 $474,000 $507,000 The cost estimate is based on current prices and is applicable for construc- tion during 1979. The estimated contract cost includes all material and labor for construction of a complete project but does not include non - construction items such as engineering, legal, contingencies, land acquisition, and soils investigations. _I 7448 16 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES td01tICS Embankment construction includes all earthwork and seeding costs. Slope protection includes costs for protection of the downstream slope of the dams, protection of the channel upstream and downstream from the culverts, and construction of the concrete cutoff wall on the top of the dam. Alternative 1 is the most expensive at $717,000 due to the construction of two dams. Alternative 3 (100 percent urbanization) is $33,000 higher than Alternative 2 (25 percent urbanization) due to the dam being one foot higher. Recommendations The two dam alternative (Alternative 1) is the most expensive, requires the most land, and would also require more maintenance than the other alternatives and is therefore not recommended for implementation. The two single dam alternatives are very similar. The embankment on Alternative 3 is one foot higher than on Alternative 2. This extra foot of height is estimated to cost $33,000, but with anticipated residential development eliminates the need to build additional storm water retention capacity In the upstream drainage basin at some future date. Due to the relatively small additional cost for the increased storage volume, Alternative 3 is recommended for implementation. It is recommended that the city proceed with property and easement acquisition for this project. Field surveys and soils investigations should also be undertaken so that final construction plans and specifica- tions can be prepared. Respectfully submitted, STANLEY CONSULTANTS,, INC. By .b. o TSlschauer, Lam• 1- Bennett D. ReP.E. V•�Jl By �Ctr}EnM 011 F. Tavener, P.E. i I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my direct personal supervision and that I am a duly Registered Professional J Engineer under the laws of the State of Iowa. i 1 �1 Charles L. Meyer January 25, 1979 Reg. No. 5034 ! I 7440 17 k a� Embankment construction includes all earthwork and seeding costs. Slope protection includes costs for protection of the downstream slope of the dams, protection of the channel upstream and downstream from the culverts, and construction of the concrete cutoff wall on the top of the dam. Alternative 1 is the most expensive at $717,000 due to the construction of two dams. Alternative 3 (100 percent urbanization) is $33,000 higher than Alternative 2 (25 percent urbanization) due to the dam being one foot higher. Recommendations The two dam alternative (Alternative 1) is the most expensive, requires the most land, and would also require more maintenance than the other alternatives and is therefore not recommended for implementation. The two single dam alternatives are very similar. The embankment on Alternative 3 is one foot higher than on Alternative 2. This extra foot of height is estimated to cost $33,000, but with anticipated residential development eliminates the need to build additional storm water retention capacity In the upstream drainage basin at some future date. Due to the relatively small additional cost for the increased storage volume, Alternative 3 is recommended for implementation. It is recommended that the city proceed with property and easement acquisition for this project. Field surveys and soils investigations should also be undertaken so that final construction plans and specifica- tions can be prepared. Respectfully submitted, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES tIOINEs yQG�''; :'� -•- eO':� 7997 ''• /019 P ..•: \�aOW> J' ' G , V 5034 STANLEY CONSULTANTS,, INC. By .b. o TSlschauer, Lam• Bennett D. ReP.E. V•�Jl By �Ctr}EnM 011 F. Tavener, P.E. I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my direct personal supervision and that I am a duly Registered Professional J Engineer under the laws of the State of Iowa. Charles L. Meyer January 25, 1979 Reg. No. 5034 ! I 7440 17 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES tIOINEs yQG�''; :'� -•- eO':� 7997 ''• /019 P ..•: \�aOW> J' ' G , V 5034 APPENDIX A _ PRECIPITATION -DURATION -FREQUENCY DATA, IOWA CITY, IOWA (In 0.5-Nour Intervals Derived From U.S. Weather Bureau Technical Report 40) 7448 A -I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401REs Duration (hours) Total I -Year Rainfall 5 -Year (inches) 10 -Year for Given 25 -Year Duration and 50 -Year Frequency 100 -Year PMPI .5 1.05 1.55 1.80 2.02 2.23 2.45 9.4 1.0 1.30 1.96 2.24 2.58 2.84 3.07 12.4 r1 1.5 1.46 2.15 2.49 2.85 3.12 3.45 14.5 2.0 1.58 2.28 2.66 3.05 3.32 3.70 16.4 2.5 1.65 2.41 2.82 3.19 3.53 3.91 18.0 3.0 1.70 2.52 2.95 3.30 3.70 4.08 19.1 3.5 4.0 1.77 2.62 3.05 3.44 3.86 4.22 20.3 1.82 2.71 3.15 3.57 4.00 4.35 21.3 4.5 1.88 2.78 3.22 3.68 4.12 4.47 22.4 5.0 1.92 2.85 3.30 3.78 4.23 4.58 23.6 5.5 1.96 2.91 3.36 3.87 4.33 4.67 24.5 6.0 2.00 2.97 3.42 3.95 4.42 4.75 25.4 6.5 2.04 3.03 3.50 4.03 4.50 4.83 26.2 7.0 2.08 3.08 3.57 4.11 4.58 4.91 27.2 -' 7.5 2.11 3.13 3.63 4.18 4.65 4.99 27.7 8.0 2.15 3.18 3.69 4.24 4.71 5.06 28.2 8.5 2.18 3.22 3.75 4.30 4.78 5.12 28.6 9.0 2.20 3.26 3.81 4.36 4.84 5.18 29.0 9.5 2.23 3.30 3.86 4.41 4.89 5.24 29.3 10.0 2.26 3.34 3.91 4.47 4.94 5.30 29.5 J10.5 2.28 3.37 3.95 4.52 4.99 5.36 29.7 11.0 2.31 3.41 4.00 4.56 5.04 5.41 29.8 11.5 2.33 3.44 4.04 4.61 5.09 5.46 29.9 J 12.0 2.35 3.47 4.08 4.65 5.13 5.51 30.0 J 12.5 13.0 2.37 3.51 4.11 4.69 5.17 5.57 30.2 2.39 3.54 4.14 4.73 5.21 5.62 30.3 13.5 2.40 3.57 4.17 4.76 5.24 5.68 30.5 14.0 2.42 3.60 4.20 4.79 5.28 5.73 30.6 7448 A -I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401REs APPENDIX A (Continued) Duration Total Rainfall (inches) for Given Duration and Frequency (hours) I -Year 5 -Year 10 -Year 25 -Year 50 -Year 100 -Year PMP1 14.5 2.43 3.63 4.22 4.83 5.31 5.78 30.8 15.0 2.45 3.66 4.25 4.86 5.35 5.83 30.9 15.5 2.46 3.69 4.27 4.89 5.38 5.88 31.0 16.0 2.48 3.72 4.30 4.92 5.41 5.92 31.2 16.5 2.49 3.75 4.32 4.95 5.44 5.96 31.3 17.0 2.51 3.77 4.34 4.98 5.47 6.01 31.4 17.5 2.52 3.80 4.36 5.00 5.49 6.05 31.5 18.0 2.53 3.82 4.38 5.03 5.52 6.o9 31.6 18.5 2.54 3.84 4.40 5.06 5.55 6.13 31.8 19.0 2.56 3.87 4.42 5.08 5.57 6.17 31.9 19.5 2.57 3.89 4.44 5.11 5.60 6.20 32.0 20.0 2.58 3.91 4.46 5.13 5.62 6.24 32.1 20.5 2.59 3.93 4.48 5.15 5.65 6.27 32.2 21.0 2.60 3.95 4.50 5.17 5.67 6.31 32.3 21.5 2.61 3.97 4.52 5.20 5.69 6.34 32.4 22.0 2.62 3.99 4.53 5.22 5.72 6.38 32.5 22.5 2.63 4.o1 4.55 5.24 5.74 6.41 32.5 23.0 2.64 4.03 4.57 5.26 5.76 6.44 32.6 23.5 2.65 4.05 4.58 5.28 5.78 6.47 32.7 24.0 2.66 4.07 4.60 5.30 5.80 6.50 32.8 IPMP = Probable Maximum Precipitation. 7448 A-2 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DE.S 1401NE5 APPENDIX B RESERVOIR AREA - STORAGE TANDEM RESERVOIRS (Alternative 1) Downstream Reservoir Pool Elevation Area Storage (ft. msl) (Acres) (Acre -ft.) 710 2.82 0 712 5.62 8.4 714 9.62 23.7 716 14.02 47.3 718 16.84 78.2 720 21.52 116.5 721.01 722 24.68 162.7 724 27.20 214.6 Upstream Reservoir Pool Elevation Area Storage (ft. ms]) (Acres) (Acre -ft.) 716 0.1 0 718 2.00 2.1 720 4.16 8.3 722 8.42 20.9 724 13.40 42.7 726 18.12 74.2 728 26.84 119.2 729.01 730 35.00 181.0 732 43.34 259.3 734 53.94 358.6 736 67.68 480.2 Note: Area and storage within the natural creek channel as it exists within the reservoirs have been omitted. 1Top of dam elevation. 7448 B-1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES APPENDIX C RESERVOIR AREA - STORAGE SINGLE DAM (Alternatives 2 and 3) Pool Elevation (ft. mSI) Area (Acres) Storage (Acre -ft.) 710 2.82 0.0 712 5.62 8.4 714 9.62 23.7 716 14.58 47.9 718 19.76 82.2 720 26.86 128.8 722 34.44 190.1 724 42.06 266.6-1 2 726 50.02 358.7 728 61.88 470.6 730 71.30 603.8 732 83.58 758.7 734 96.46 938.7 Note: Area and storage within the natural creek channel as it exists within the reservoir have been omitted. lAlternative 2 top of dam elevation =724.0. 2Alternative 3 top of dam elevation = 725.0 7448 C -i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES r10IRCS r r °D RESERVOIR APPENDIX D ROUTING MATRICES, (Alternative 1) TANDEM DAMS 0 = 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 W = 0 10 20 30 62.4 157.2 460 824 1,246 1,614 2,931 4,676 6,508 P VALUES OF V FOR GIVEN P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O 0 18 217 591 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 38 238 611 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 75 300 643 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 120 499 943 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 86 243 622 1,160 100 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 112 169 357 965 1,844 120 208 208 208 208 208 208 208 208 208 340 643 1,307 2,638 140 408 408 408 408 408 408 408 408 408 639 1,129 2,112 3,806 160 712 712 712 712 712 712 712 712 712 828 1,939 3,277 5,585 180 1,404 1,404 1,404 1,404 1,404 1,404 1,404 1,404 1,404 1,838 3,161 5,557 8,229 200 2,486 2,486 2,486 2,486 2,486 2,486 2,486 2,486 2,486 3,009 5,541 8,233 12,009 220 4,165 4,165 4,165 4,165 4,165 4,165 4,165 4,165 4,165 5,490 8,447 12,943 17,391 24D 6,822 6,822 6,822 6,822 6,822 6,822 6,822 6,822 6,822 8,599 13,580 18,273 24,974 0 = Outflow from lower reservoir (cfs) P = Outflow from upper reservoir (cfs) W - 0 + 24.2 x Lower Reservoir Storage t (cfs) V = P + 24.2 x Upper Reservoir Storage + t (cfs) t = Routing interval = 0.5 hours in the above table Using the subscript 1 to denote conditions at the beginning of a routing interval and the subscript 2 to denote conditions at the end of a routing interval. The two routing equations to be solved simultaneously for each interval are: V2 = V1 + QI + Q2 - 2 x PI W2 = WI + P1 + P2 - 2 x 01 Where Q denotes inflow to the upper reservoir. r� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES APPENDIX E RESERVOIR STORAGE/OUTFLOW TABLE SINGLE DAM FOR 25 PERCENT UPSTREAM RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (Alternative 2) Storage (cfs x hours) I Outflow (cfs) Pool Stage (ft. msl) 0 0 706.98 0 10 708.45 0 20 709.18 0 30 709.80 14.9 40 710.43 55.7 50 711.28 134.6 60 712.43 230.4 70 713.48 349.3 80 714.50 •607.8 90 716.16 947.5 100 717.80 1,415.8 110 719.54 2,074.9 120 721.44 2,977.4 130 723.50 4,184.8 140 725.74 5,783.7 150 728.12 INote 1 cfs x hour = 3,600 cubic feet = 1/12.1 acre -ft. Results obtained from backwater computations through the outlet culvert (42 -inch, corrugated metal, n = .024, L = 195, D/S Invert El. = 706.00, U/S Invert El. = 706.98, CEHV = 0.8, CCHV = 0.7). 7448 E -I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES I ,, APPENDIX F RESERVOIR STORAGE/OUTFLOW TABLE SINGLE DAM FOR 100 PERCENT UPSTREAM RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (Alternative 3) Storage1 (cfs x hours) Outflow (cfs) Pool Stage (ft. msl) 0 0 707.05 0 10 708.53 0 20 709.25 0 30 709.88 18.6 4o 710.52 62.1 50 711.39 149.4 60 712.61 254.4 70 713.71 372.3 80 714.67 782.0 90 717.05 1,067.2 loo 718.29 1,604.9 110 720.14 2,367.7 120 722.16 3,407.5 130 724.35 4,8Do.l 140 726.72 6,671.3 150 729.25 Results obtained from backwater computations through the outlet culvert (42 -inch, corrugated metal, n = .024, L = 210, D/S Invert El. = 706.00, U/S Invert El. = 707.05, CEHV = 0.8, CCHV = 0.7). 7448 i F -I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140IRES IIiF I eq CITY LIMITS I ' e xL i. j" 400 ,1 1 Y ryd f t ( I wi '-� ( ''t to 1 F i +. y '�{i'. •. �K rani l 'r( - +�I COURT ST. pO,x.FO 9ror 1 a •' "• r ��1r1�. r.'i „ _ 4 1 h FUTURE r �!✓•�,.,� �n:� y.r„L��; J SCOTT BLVD t' ' ♦ ,p 5:�� �x! . r� 1 f..'+>..--��^'»:. � ` 7 ,. 7 �' tttl„ `t;I 'q r�"' >, t' l� 1� .. � S •�r�Cl37tic. l � w.,,. 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Yc s ♦rI.Y, ,,,,ALTERNATIVE 3: LOCATION PLAN, 4, FIGURE' - -- - JORM MICROLAB FUTURE pOAD GRADE FUTURE .. \ /00 VC DAM AND FUTURE ROADWAY TEMPORARY GRAVEL SURFACING FUTURE ROADWAY F WALL______ COMPACTED HOMOGENOUS 61PTN FILL -1 CUTOFFTRENCH J TYPICAL SECTION SCOTT BOULEVARD DAM FUTURE SIDEWALK EXISTING GRADE 750 1 / _Tao FUTURE ROAD GRADE �,ApY• I 4W SPILLWAY WITH FUTURE ROAD IN PLACE FUTURE / FUT30SVC 700 (--PROPOSED TOP OF DAM EL 725.0' / 720 1S' 1 -EXISTING GRADE , I 710 I PROFILE OF SCOTT BOULEVARD DAM (LOOKING WEST) ALTERNATIVE 3 � SECTION AND PROFILE OF DAM FIGURE 5 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I101RE5 I i1 ( 7 t .1 K. K: t r1 � 9 f. I 1 ' C� FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I101RE5 DATE: January 30, 1979 TO: Neal Berlin and City Council FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works RE: Design Outline for the Ralston Creek So th 'ranch Attached is a copy of the design report for the south branch. If you have any questions on it, please contact me. As I stated in an earlier memo, we will be starting Stanley on final design of a single dam 19 feet high in the next few weeks and we will also begin land acquisition in the next few weeks. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES X62 January 31, 1979 TO: Mr. John Hayek City Attorney FROM: Iowa City Housing Commission Jerald Smithey, Chairperson It has been called to the attention of the Housing Commission that a number of cases already heard by the Housing Appeals Board have not been pursued by the legal department to conclusion. The Commission is concerned about the resulting effect on Code enforcement and the entire inspection process. At the same time, we are aware that legal staff time limitations or other factors may have a bearing on this situation. We would appreciate some comments from you as soon as possible regarding this situation and desire to work with you in solving any problems which may arise regarding housing issues. Inci- dentally, if staff time is a significant consideration, we have been advised that CBDG money may be available to assist cities in these .kinds of predicaments. The Commission appreciates your attention to this matter. If it is at all possible for you or one of your assistants to attend our meeting on February 7, 1979, you would be most welcome. Please let Lyle Seydel know in order that you may be placed on the agenda. D,G 3 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES M01NES January 31, 1979 TO: Iowa City Council Members FROM: Iowa City Housing Commission Jerald Smithey, Chairperson The Housing Commission to date has received no reply to the memo- randum dated January 3, 1979,sent to the City Council regarding possible changes in the Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code. Perhaps the method of transmittal Of that letter wrongly implied that this is an issue of routine importance to the Commission. On the contrary, the Commission is extremely concerned about the issues noted in that memorandum, and it would appreciate a meeting with the.Council as soon as possible for discussion. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES RO RIES ,2G3 I 1. T0: City Council Members /f / Jan arY 3, 1979 FROM: Iowa City Housing Commission Jerald Smithey, Chairperson I The Iowa City Housing Commission is aware of at least two cases which were heard by the Housing Board of Appeals and which have come to the attention of the CityCoun that changes required cil because the appellants were of the opinion were, in one way or another, unreasonable. The Board of Appeals has continued to be frustrated when dealing with cases where alterations in the buildings seem either impossible to make or where it appears that an undue financial hardship to the owner will result. However, it is our opinion that neither the City Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code nor the Code of Iowa gives the Board the authority to grant variances. The resulting difficulties for owners/landlords/tenants are apparent. Consequently, the Commission requests that the Council consider the need for changes in the Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code to meet contem- porary needs. Areas of focus might be on changing some specifications set out in the Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code or giving the Board of Appeals or some body the authority to grant variances where apparent vio- lations of the Code do not appear to jeopardize the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or the public. An example might be inadequate ceiling heights as heard in Board of Appeals cases on December 14, 1978. The Housing Inspection Office, we understand, is also concerned about various problem areas in the Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code, and could likely provide valuable input in this matter. That office has been extremely cooperative in dealing with both the Board of Appeals and the Housing Commission, and perhaps together some solutions can be found to the presently frustrating situation. We therefore request a meeting with the City Council at its convenience for informal discussion of these matters. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 11011JES 9 JIM LEACH In Gmrr. I"A P;'7^TIVE .'JAN 2 61979 CWYRT,pi OANKINO. FINANCE AND URBAN AFFAIRS POST OI/ICL AND CIVIL SERVICE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES V January 22, 1979 4 The Honorable Juanita Kreps Secretary of Commerce Washington,'D.C. Dear Madam Secretary: Several times over the last two years I have corresponded with the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Commerce regarding criteria for designation as and definition of Local Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Major Metropolitan Statistical Areae. These criteria are currently in the process of being revised and I am particularly concerned how these changes might effect the status of one geographical section of my Congressional District. The Iowa City -Johnson County area had hoped to achieve SMSA statue after the 1980 census. According to a 1974 special census, the Johnson County population was 75,025. The Johnson County Regional planning Commission estimates it will be approximately 80,000 by 1980. However, the Commission feels it will be many years, if ever, before a county population of 100,000 is reached. Consequently, officials are concerned about plans by your Department to eliminate the Central City option of achieving SMSA status and to require a 100,000 minimum population requirement for the Urbanized Area option. Iowa City's current population is estimated to be in excess of 50,000. Understandably, Iowa City and Johnson County officials feel considerable frustration with the proposed changes in that their chances of obtaining SMSA designation in 1980 under the current criteria are very good. In the event that the criteria are modified as they appeared in the November 1978 issue of the Statistical Reporter, I have been informed that local officials would consider at least two options: (1) conduct a special census or (2) deannex some rural land by one of the communities in the urbanized area (in order orncrol I92 S. CONTOM ST.", DL LA..rvanM H.. CR, I Ouanw 219 JrrrrA9w , 222 Wr9r THIRD 91oow lOf WA4...ra..D.C. 2091$ Ouwur.ra.., Now, Sims O,vi r..oAr, low. $1901 IowA cnv. I9wA $2240 (02) 2 2 570 (311) 052.4554 (319) 325.1941 (319) 051aoa MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES �A -2 - to achieve proper population denslty).• If a they of these actions were taken, it would be in order to achieve SMSA status before the new criteria would go in effect. In order for local officials to be best able to Judge what is the most appropriate course of action, certain questions need to be clarified. I would greatly appreciate your responses to the following queries: 1. Would the Iowa City—Johnson County area achieve SMSA designation if a special census this year indicated that the minimum population had been achieved? 2. If the area received such designation and assuming the current SMSA criteria are revised, would the area retain its designation after the 1980 census? If so, how long after? 3. Would the entire county'need to be surveyed in the special census or just the urbanized area? 4. What would be the cost of a special census? 5. The Iowa City area would have achieved designation after the 1974 special census except for the fact that one of the communities had a population density of less than 1,000 per square mile. The actual population of the urbanized area in 1974 was 55,530. Consequently, the second option of deannexation might also be considered by local authorities if answers to the following questions indicate such an approach might be feasible. Accordingly, would the area be certified as an SMSA if sufficient land were deannexed to achieve the proper population density? 6. Would a special census be required along with deannexation procedures? If required, could it be limited to the affected community? Local officials need to make decisions on this matter in the near future and, thus, I would be most appreciative if I could hear from you at your earliest convenience. Please call me if you require further information in order to respond to the questions I have posed. Thank you for your assistance. JL:Jct cc: The Hon. Robert Vevera Ms. Carolyn Jefferson Mr. Emil Brandt Mary Neuhauser Mr. Dennis Craft Sincerely, ach me a of of Congress MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIMES MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING January 24, 1979 Departmental referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings of January 22 and 23 were distributed to the staff (copy attached). Items for the agenda of January 30 include: Resolution accepting the elevator at the Recreation Center Second consideration for two ordinances from Housing and Inspection Services Snow emergency ordinance 10 recommendations from Planning and Zoning Commission iii A memorandum from the City Manager was distributed to the staff which expressed the Council's appreciation to the City employees involved in the snow removal program during recent storms. This memorandum is to be passed on by the department heads to the employees involved. A memorandum from the City Manager was distributed to the staff advising that roofs of the City buildings should be checked for excess snow accumulation. This is to be done periodically during the remainder of the winter season. The City Manager asked for volunteers to serve on a committee to review work rules. Lolly Eggers, Dale Helling and Harvey Miller offered to serve in this capacity. The City Manager added that persons other than City employees may be asked to work with this group. The Finance Director advised that the City will soon go to accrual accounting basis. All fixed assets will need to be listed. Within the next couple of weeks, information will be sent to the staff as to what is involved. The Director of Planning and Program Development noted that the telephone system was not functioning normally. The Finance Director advised that a system will be available soon whereby the switchboard can keep some lines open for staff use. This will be available early in February. The Police Chief advised that some assistance is needed at the switchboard before and after office hours. The Finance Director will meet with the Police and Fire Chiefs concerning this matter. C�red by: a,.... 4 Cu ryrh. Lorraine Saeger U�1 2-6-5- MICROFILMED 6.5 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES i i Informal -Council Meeting January 22, 1979 DEPARTMENT REFERRALS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DFS 1401NES W SUBJECT DATE REFERRED DATE DUE ~ OOMMBM/STATUS RECD TO Report to Council on advisability of Summit and Sheridan 1-22 Public Wks prohibiting parking on both sides of both streets. Report to Council on advisability,..! Calendar Parking 1-22 Public Wks including River Street and Grove Street in calendar parking program. Report to Council on status of bus Bus replacement fund 1-22 Finance replacement fund and criteria for determining the amount set aside for ! Ad Report to Council - Should signals be Railroad Crossing Signals 1-22 Public Wks installed at Gilbert and Lafayette and could installation by the City Rock Island Railroad for the Rec. Ctr ' parking lot? Could this also be appliei relative to any resurfacing of crossing;, Arrange tour of Word Processing C,"er Council tour 1-22 City Mgr for 1-29-79. Report.to Council on how a charge for Solid waste collection charges 1-22 Finance/ this service might offset property Public Wks tax. Cost of this is included in bond New Library computer 1-22 Finance revenue. How can it be financed if acquired and used in old Library prior MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DFS 1401NES i Regular Council Meeting January 23, 1979 DEPARTMENT REFERRALS n MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOITIES W SUBJECT RECT FEFBWW DUE ~ CONM BM/STATUS Russell's Towing 1-23 City Mgr Follow up on complaints about service and warehouse conditions. Confer with Police Chief. Snow removal changes 1-23 [City Mgr Release information for media. ublic Wks Check dates for term of vacancy and Governor Lucas Square Commission 1-23 City Clerk make correction for advertisement... i Governor Street Bridge 1-23 City Clerk Contract award resolution deferred until 1-30-79. Court and Muscatine bridge 1-23 Public Wks Letter to Seaton's and other neighbors saying thanks for cooperation and advise them re. schedule for final Continue to work with Armory neig ur- Small Cities Project 1-23 P&PD hood residents and promote neighbor - on regular basis. Notice of intent to accept a erre Urban Renewal Parcel 82-1B 1-23 P&PD until new building plans can be reviewed by Design Review Committee. Contact Norm Bailey Mike to address Council at informal Checklist Amendment 1-23 H&IS session of 1-29-79. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOITIES 1 MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 1810 Lower Muscatine — Box 2477 IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 Phone: 351-1035 To: Iowa City City Council From: Marylee Dixon, DirectorALD Mayor's Youth Employment Program Re: Monthly Report - December 1978 The Mayor's Youth Employment Program is funded to provide mean- ingful work experience for 35 eligible enrollees. For the month of December, 1978, total enrollment for Mayor'sYouth was 35. Mayor's Youth enrollees are placed in various non-profit organ- inzations through out the Johnson County area. Youths have the opportunity to experience job placement in a wide variety of various job classifications. Following, is a breakdown of the Mayor's Youth job sites and enrollees participating in each area. Job Classification Worksite Number of Youth Clerical Hawkeye Community Action 1 Finance Dept. -City of Iowa City 1 City Managers office- City of I.C. 1 Purchasing- City of I.C. 1 Mark IV Community Center 1 Mayor's Youth Program 1 United Action For Youth 2 United Way of Johnson County 1 Custodial West High School 1 Coralville Central 1 Oxford Elementary 1 Northwest Jr. High 1 Regina High School 1 Kirkwood School 1 Library Aide Iowa City Public Library 2 Coralville Public Library 1 Solon High School Library 3 Teacher's Aide Headstart- Benton Street 2 Friends of the Childrens Museum 2 z6� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DE.S 1101RES Job Classification Worksite Number of Youth Maintenance Worker Equipment Div. City of I.C. 1 Coralville Police Dept. 1 National Guard 1 Animal Caretaker Iowa City Animal Shelter 1 Greenhouse Worker University Botany Dept. 1 Patient Escort Mercy Hospital 3 Dietary Aide Dietary Dept. University Hospital 1 Park and Recreation Lake MacBride 1 Goals: 1. To conduct follow-up on enrollees discussing work performance, school attendance and problems. 2. To provide information on job seeking skills to enable qual- ified and experienced enrollees to seek and obtain employment in the private sector. The pupose is to provide more job slots within the program for other qualified youth in the Johnson County area. 3. To continue to provide meaningful job experience through on the job training. Method: 1. The Director and Assistant Director will visit job sites and conduct "on-going" evaluations of enrollee performance by meeting with job site supervisors and enrollees. 2. Evaluate enrollee skills and abilities in relation to avail- ability of jobs in the private sector. Update: As of January 1, 1979, all enrollees are earning $2.90 per hour due to the increase in minimum wage. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101NES Di, I Agenda Iowa City Riverfront Commission Wednesday February 7, 1979 -- 7:30 P.M. City Manager's Conference Room 7:30 Introduction of new member --James Berry; Review and approval of minutes for January 10, 1979. 7:40 Presentation by Johnson County Heritage Trust and discussion of land acquisition goals. 8:20 Report by Bill Gilpin on City Council budget discussions. 8:30 Discussion of recommendations to City Council for use of $37,500 CDBG funds allocated for Riverfront Improvements. (At the last meeting the Commission voted to allocate $7,500 for construction of the Rocky Shore Bikeway.) 9:00 New Business. 9:15 Adjournment. -. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES 2�7 0 Y -Pa- Ile,- of, th Yr'ee c 0 Oes Milin' 'apolis and Mib'ntreal . make Chicago look • bacl By Robert Unger "We have an ordinancb,, whichwe re. ' and. William Griffin cently changed from one to two inches, _ + thatprohibits parking an main steeds CHICAGO'S jnuch•critleired snuiv 're- duping' a snowfall. It only lakes one moval plan has a lot in common with parked car to ruin a lane for a block."' the hest urban snow removal plans in That ordinance, howe''ver, is largely ig- .the country. •;- mored. Parked cars, which have not been But it is the differences that have ;cooed since the first snowflake fell be - slowed the city In a crawl • fore New Yeard Day, continue to ob- Basically,'according to city officials, slruce traffic wd-mow removal. opera- . Chicago's plan calls for plowing the 1' lions from Western Avenue to Sheridan ' main arterial streets, then the second- Road to South Shori Drive. .r ary streets, leading to public buildings •' Officials in Montreal and Minneapolis and more heavily '(raveled inside are the first tq adalit'that their situa- streets. Later, the task force approach - tions and solutions don't necessarily —•or Operalign Tow. and Prow.— would . match Chicago's. Abd men in both cities ' reach -for the curbs,', ".•, '" -" have sympathy fol. anyone digging out That plan does not, fiowecer, confront of a 20-fnch snow. Furthermore, Cfucago one basic problem that snowy cities like' does riot'have the Type, of heavy equip - Minneapolis and Montreal ,have faced ment for fighting •snow that the other head -0n. • •. .1 two cities have; • '^• -. '•�. • : - ... The family car. But neither hast'; Chici3O�-I.-J.-- "PARKED cars are a terrific prnh- imposed the same .tight commitments leni said Jack" Beattie, the man who •. on themselves. For example, the city of runs the snow removal effort for tip Afdntreal by law must have all strebLs' „ city of'Minneapolls.-"You can't clean and sidewalks clear if snow and ice f. the streets sHh carsparked along the within yR hours of the end of a snowfall '. !aides." • ,. I '•.of eight Inches or less and 84 hours'for Chicago is finding that out, but very anything more. , i slowly. Afore than a, week after snow crippled'lhe city's main streets, Afayor .AND \IYs'�EAPOT.IS, after running I Bilandic still pleaded with the citizenry off the artefial streets for the to get those cars, out of the way of the •.., '• • ,everyone snow emergency, must be ready to move cleaning egwpment to the resider. plows : ,: . • i In Minneapolis, !be cars are gone be-' tial streets the follownng day. Residents'. required by then to get their cars fore the plows arrive. The same is true in Afontreal. And It doesn't cost either are off residential streels,'first off the cast - :cit 'ac -fly. eat. .'- .. .'. " .' ..south ,.west streets, and then off the'north- When we sce.we have a snow prob. "we streets, - Afontreal doesn't just move the snow. . lem," Beattie explained, declare a emergency. tVe put the'word'out the side of the road. Crews lhere'are snow through the media. Everyone knows .to required physically.to remove the snow, t ey have four *hours to get their cars piling it in a minimountain to await the �[I the snow routes [main arteries) fie- 'ore the plgw•s come for the clubs. "_ summer thaw... , But that sort of yperatioq takei a lot' - to "If the cars are" t Qode, they are of money. In i rdsgreal it amounts nearly $30 from every one of the city's fagged and towed:' ;. ' .. 1,2 million people. it THE TROUBLEt;031F, cars are speed• Tho people of Montrealpe pay dearly fid away by free enterprise because two for snow removal and expect that it be private contractors get paid by the num- a- ' and thorough;' said Richard Ve- ber or lagged cars they low. The costs niemph who . nl d'val. a rrge i nr the low and subsequent' storage in . is [q of u In charge o! snow removal. jl! It I Arcured private lots Is 'paid, , by , the • Isn't, Fit have to hide " ` ' seealcitrant motorist. ' . "The'minimum charge;: Beattie said, CIIICAGO PAYS far less for snow rc- "Ls I33, %into it. they don't come aftermoval. Even the mammoth effort now. l.hrlr car. They have to pay storage.'.' I underway, an effort that includes hun- an t Montreal uses a variation of the same dreds of contractors and than* Plan. %fain streets are suddenly deco- sands of hours of overtime, will not ap- ralyd wllh signs add Dashing lights, a 'proach %fontreal's annual snow removal - earning that towing will slart,in four costs: •' Pours. Chicago officials are whispering that - CIIIt'.1r,0•S lawsarrn't so nnrch dif-t the cost of the current snow removal leirat. Francis Dc gnan: cummwstoner may run to 110 million, still less than a of sl rr,•ts and sanitation, explained: •lhiid or %1,mtrr.A's runufthe mill snow costs. . Montreal's snowfall' is more than dou- ble Chicago's. So Montreal uses huge, sophisticated equipment that /h'oula .scare many Chicagoans into hiding. And, Vanier pointed out, Montreal can count on making the egpipmenl pay, "I wouldn't recommend to any city Omt it build a system likC,this if it will get used only every 5'or 10 years," he said. HIS\lii.%POLIS, IIOWEVE'lI; aver- ages only' eight Inches more snow a year than Chicago. But -It spends nearly the same number of dollars clearing one-quarter the miles of streets. The difference: An inventory of road graders, loaders, and plows that cost a lot more than putting a blade on the frnht of a garbage (ruck. It also could be argued that 'there's a difference In altitude further north. Offi• clals (here brag that people carry shov. els in their cars, dig out for themselves wherever they can, and enuperate with authnrilies, rimpinnlenl's attitude may atm he diffl•rrnl, like."Unreapulh' alley MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -0[s ROIIIES The cleanup: Chicago:comp with Minneapolis' and Mont ' 61cago Mlnneapoli Population 3,369.800 408,000 Annual snowfall' 39.4 Inches 47 Inches _1;,IIN�s biis�ydJor .r o ffhnioh'-'S X2.7 miRon • Miles of sheets 3.61s. 986 - Arterial,',; - 1,016 328 '..Rxsidential ' ' 2,600 658 Workforce Workers . +. 2,500; .. 300 'Pieces of equ;pmenr• 1,000 200 *Because Mohtiial deans all streets In one sweep, residential b,e •'Minneapafis and Montreal figures. include a much higher pro Chicago equipment is mostly tacks; Tmcr.'Cay nponr.' : phtrol that .goes to work during the four-' hours between the declaration of a snow emergency and the beginning of the curb to curb assault. "'We get to the. alleys immediately," Beattie explained. "After all, people have to have somewhere to put their gars.":, ' 11 AND THAT mar be Chicago•'s biggest ..yreoblem. Some high-density 'areas hard - )y have room -for all'lhe cars at the best' of times.,Wilh vast'slreiches of parking on major streets taken out of thc'piclure far 12 hours at a'time, parking a car move@ from ' problem status to full nedged nightmare. Even the best operations'— and Afin- 'licapnlis and Wrilreal are generally ac- 6nowledged, to be two of the hest —, dannot be ready for a disastrous snow. fall. "I'd be the last person to criticize anyone down there tin Chicagol," Beatty said. "Anytime you have a 30 -inch snow. fall, you have big trouble. You can count on it." F.%ea Mmitreal's snprrsyslem can be IN THE sons hold u to snowplo ,lours • "No, I'v a • vehicle Its. "No; n being ripp private to .their coma Vanier, sldew•alks always w' with the a bd always. Official "i can't with blade I know h It's not cl You': LrLL1' map.,Wg7G2//1C z:. ♦ye c. .� k - tt f Q� ` .• s .`,(1.�� • %♦tv r'•�w I y •• tVs �y �'' � � .� � Y ....t .,, r \ The cleanup: Chicago compared t' With Minneapolis: and Montreal Chicago 'Minneapolis Monlreai population ' 3,369 DOo 400 DDD 1 200.000 Annual snowfan 39.4 inches 47 Inches 100 inBtes eR$4YlYdJar"_s3. c.n ffimoh - `42.7 Mille-- --535 million • Miles of streets 3,61 r. 986 1036, Ariedal 1,OI6 - 328 ' '..Rasidenlial ' 2,600t'•t 656 Work4orce " I .' ,Workers • t. 2,500 .. 300 .31100 , 'Rues of egu;omenl" 1.000 200 .3.000 1 veecause Mohueal cleans as streets in one sweep, residential breakdown is not considered. `-Minneapolis and Montreal figures include a much higher proportion of heavy equipment. Chicago equipment is mostly (rucks; Gry "pont' - •- Ttlevne omi. by PA. G-", Taw" o"oMt ovcrtaxed, as Vanier explained.• : t'It was im March, 197;, he said. -"We had 80 inches in two or three days. It took us a week and a half to clear." 1N THE END, the three -city coniparl. sons hold up best in the areas unrelated to snowplows"tonnage, loaders, and man .flours. , "No, I've never had a complaint about 'a 'veil icle being * towed during a snow emergency," Beanie said in M{nncapo- Ifs. "No; no one has ever complained of being ripped.off or overcharged. Those private towing compdnfes want to keep .their contract. They %couldn't do that,' Vanier, hfuntreal: "Yes, we first do shit -walks because our first concerti is always with the pedestrian, 'secondly with the auto, That is the way it should br ah%ay:s." Official at.Chicag,y's Snow Command: "I can't tell you how' many vehicles with blades ue have out there.... Yes, I know how many there are... I No. It's not classified. 1 just can't tell yov . , . You'll hale to ask the ui nimi.ssior.. er." �.' p5trol that goes to work during the four' 's snowfell'ls more than dou-- hours between the declaration of a snow o's. So Montreal uses huge.' emergency and the beginning of the equipment that &hula curb to curb assault.' Id y Chicagoans into 'hiding. I "We get to the.alleys immediately," r pointed out, Montreal can Beattie explained. "After all, people aking the egpipment pay, ' have to have somewhere to put their dn't recommend to any':cfly Cars.".. •. ,• Id a system til: this if It will y t`p TIi.\T may he Chlcn`yrn's higgcct my every Tor To yeas,' he f =' .prohlcm. Some highdensily'areas hard. • „ Jy have room.ecr all'lhe cars at the best. %Polis, IIOIVEVFR;. aver. of limes. With vast'slrelches of parking . eight Inches more snow a on major,sheels taken out or thc'picture Chicago. But- it spends nearly, for 12 hours at a'lime, parking a car ' number' of 'dollars clearing ntoveg from problem status to full-. r the miles of. streets, The 11edged nightmare. i An inventory of road graders, ;� Even the best operations'— and h11n- nd plows that cost a 1 t more neapnlis and hinatreal are generally agi- ng a blade on the frobt of a Inowledgcd, to he two of the hest —. uck. dannot be ready far a disaslrpus snow• ould be argued that•there's a InIl. ' in attitude further mirth. Offl., "Pd be the last person to critidrr. brag that people carry shoe• anyone down lhrre fin Chicagol;' Really cars, dig out for themselves said. "Anytime you have a 20 inch snow• they can, and cooperate with fall, you have big trouble, You can .. Go%ernment's attitude cony, count an it." ' Iffgrent, like alley E%en 5lantrea1's snpervslrnl an he Ttlevne omi. by PA. G-", Taw" o"oMt ovcrtaxed, as Vanier explained.• : t'It was im March, 197;, he said. -"We had 80 inches in two or three days. It took us a week and a half to clear." 1N THE END, the three -city coniparl. sons hold up best in the areas unrelated to snowplows"tonnage, loaders, and man .flours. , "No, I've never had a complaint about 'a 'veil icle being * towed during a snow emergency," Beanie said in M{nncapo- Ifs. "No; no one has ever complained of being ripped.off or overcharged. Those private towing compdnfes want to keep .their contract. They %couldn't do that,' Vanier, hfuntreal: "Yes, we first do shit -walks because our first concerti is always with the pedestrian, 'secondly with the auto, That is the way it should br ah%ay:s." Official at.Chicag,y's Snow Command: "I can't tell you how' many vehicles with blades ue have out there.... Yes, I know how many there are... I No. It's not classified. 1 just can't tell yov . , . You'll hale to ask the ui nimi.ssior.. er." MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES h01NL5 Key�tilC�:ie To Neal Berlin $ • City Council Ca'r t0`y1n0. From: Dick Plastino t g Craig Minter THE DECISIDN}\ Minneapolis afore For your information than a decade ago that snowplows and parked cars do not mix was not reached - Wit Ihout ]oI. of pain and agony. And Alt of aneer.. `. ' 111 lost same friends. but then 1 think I• !made more;' said Robert hfacGregor,. ' noir president of Chicago United. .'MacGreg.or.was a Minneapolis alder-, man then, the representative of a dis . Irict with several college dortnitories'., ' and apartment-hous'es, and his constilu- enLs'were among the most angemd by ::• - his action. When contacted by the Trib- une, MacGregor, reluctantly recalled.. those difficult ti_mes.. . ' .. . 1 .. YIYF, MADE THE decision that snow ._ renalval was primarily a parking-prob. lem," he said. "It came down to'a sim- pie choice: Yf you want yew streets pinwed, you have 'to your cars .get .oft the strdel."' % - 512cGregor pointed out that the Io.dl- Nance he helped pass was intended to deal with heavy snows'butDOW like the 20 inches Chicago just received ' ' • "The -current snowfall in Chicago Is an extraordinary situation" he said. ,If Minneapolis had a 23 -inch .snowfall, it _ would be a shambles;'. . But the 'legislatfod he helped get through the Minneapolis City Council ' .has helped that city deal effectively with' • . less. heavy snows. It simply provide; that tour'hours after a snow emergency' is declared, all parked cars'must be off designated snow- routes. If they are not ' they are towed. . , , Furthermore, the two subsequent days' first'requlre cars off asl•w'esl re;iden- tialstrcels and then off north -south rest. dential streets.' •THAT• "IT 51F.AN7 people: even 1, i ' congested arca, were going to have (o find a place to park their cars;' he laid. "People knew lhfs from the beginning of i the winter. But H theychoose to have a % car, they had to find a place for IL," The squawks were It at first, he . said. He was told it was impossible. Snmeuthnd to 1 ave alhemrid 6 races..' Snnn pcopfc weregelling angry if their •! neighbor did NOT mnve his car." - VehlClev left where Ihey shouldn't be are tagg.•.I and Intred. H i5 a Palley 11lat is strictly enforced. ,.If you say you're going to lag and low and you don't," Macrregoi sold about the. early days in Jlinneapnifl, "prr,ple simply aren't going to ntu%e their cars.". 268 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES h01NL5 {) as fNrw+s f�lr � �tti' Gold rafllis 1977 atop 25, most accurate assessors Drake University economist Steven Gold on Wednesday released his rankings of the 'top 25" assessors in the state. Gold, who in the past had ranked all assessors, only ranked We 25 who be said were most accurate in their assessments In 1977. Following Is the Hat Gold provided: 1) Iowa CoueyQMJ1;;i.rJ(y`1) Ames 4) Scott County 5) Lin County 6) Ceder Rapids 7) NWm B) Johnson County 9) Jackm County 10) Reny Courty 11) Fort Do* 12) Fbsa Caws 13) Fayette County 14) Grundy Cally 15) Sim Cay 16) Oub *w 27) Pak Coady 18) Clay County 19) Warren County 20) Buena Vona County 21) Pt~h Caws 22) Emmet County 23) Wad*q. tun County 24) Page County 25) Nuessaldt Cows. Gold's rankings aro based on bow close the assessed value is to the market value of homes. There are 118 asseateg jurisdic- tions in Iowa. Gold said the U. S. Census Bureau recently said only eight states have more accurate assessments than Iowa. But, he said "the general state of assessing Is deplorably Inaccurate" and We Census figures "exaggerates" tow good the Iowa situation is because of the way that study was done. Not much of a case Iowa City officials made their case In court about why they 'don't want breast-feeding In fire stations, and It wasn't much of a case. It. amounted to the fire chlef'a tear that if he allowed Linda ,Eaton's child to visit the station for breast-feeding, he would have to allow regular visits by the relatives,of other. firefighters. The chief said that whee Eaton broached the idea, he rejected it at once. "I saw 'immediate chaos;' he testified. The chm was caused by the city's decision to suspend Eaton, She showed before she was suspended that she could nurse her baby and do her job: If the chlef worried that other firefighters would demand the same visiting, privileges given Eaton, he could have told them that they, too, could have regular visits for breast-feeding, The court temporarily blocked the city from disciplining Eaton, pending action on the case by the Iowa Civil Itights Commission. With the commission, the attorney general's office and the courts in the act, Ian Eaton could be enrolled in the University of Iowa before the case gets resolved.. Iowa City would be prudent. to spare Itself further legal headaches by withdrawing Its objections to Linda Eaton's breast-feeding. 2,46 9 VL 2 iO IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101u[s ■ Consultant reveals plan for D.M. redevelopment A consultant for the city of Des Moines began Thursday to unveil a multi -million -dollar downtown re- development plan for the areas near the Civic Center theater and plaza now under construction. According to a,prellminary plan presented to City Council members Individually last month, private deve- lopers and the city could join forces to provide A new parking ramp, housing for the elderly and hand- icapped, luxury cosdominlun* office towers adjacent to a glass -roofed court, another downtown hotel and other possible retail and commercial The plan, prepared by ; Hunter and Associates s,Annapolis, Md., shows: , the so-called "Ward's Block" bounded by Fourth, Locust and Walnut streets and Filth Avenue, caniiected by a public park or mall. A praliminary sketch depicted a glass -enclosed mall with retail shops adjacent to the office towers. a A city parking garage spanning Fourth Street behind the Savery Hotel and United Federal Savings and Loan Association office, with up to 500 stalls to provide parking for the Civic Center theater as well as the hotel and businesses in the area, a A 150-unll housing project for the elderly and handicapped already proposed by First Baptist Housing Foundation Inc. for the southeast corner of Fifth and Grand Avenues, with the ground floor leased for a drive-in bank or other commercial use. a "Luxury" condominium units at the northeast comer of Fifth. Avenue and Locust Street, west of the Savery Hotel. ' a A hotel or office building east of United Federal's present office, and possibly a new headquarters building for the savings and loan at its present site. a A retail or office development an the block bounded by Second and Grand avenues, Third and' Locust streets, now owned by the city and being used for surface parking. In addition to the consultants' plans, City Council members said several other downtown redevelop- ment projects are being considered by city officials. Those Include: a A ground transportation terminal on the block bounded by Fifth, Sixth and Grand Avenues and Keosauqua Way, where people could, at one location, board and depart from private and public buses and taxicabs. ' a An "old town" row of small shops and other businesses along a renovated Court Avenue generally between the Polk County Courthouse and the Des Moines River. As city officials began revealing the consultants' concepts, negotia- tions continued this week on the Issue of the cost of a parking garage to serve the new hotel under construc- tion at Seventh and Locust streets. With things coming to a head on that parking garage and on the location of the Baptist housing proposal, and with the consultants' newproposal for the Civic Center area, Mayor Richard Olson said: "Monday night (the night of the next official council meeting) will probably be the most Important night as far as the development of downtown Des Moines in all my years As for the Zuchelli plan, which features & parking garage for the Civic Center and other users northwest of the center rather than Immediately to the north of the theater, the total public and private cost estimates were unavailable Thursday, although Councilman Archie Brooks said they might exceed =35 million. But Olson noted that other than the city cal of building the parking ramp and relocating any businesses that might be displaced by private deve- lopment, most of the cat _ and the Impetus for putting the plan Into effect — would be up to Des Moines' private sector. The mayor said the plan's message to private businessmen should be: "It's started; you'd better jump on the bandwagon." FI ICROFILMEO BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MGLItES Z7/ i FEBRUARY 1979 S M T lU TH F S 1 2 3 BAM-Magistrates Court (Chambers) 7:3OPM-Formal P&Z (Chambers) 6 7 8 3 10 AM -Magistrates LOAM -Staff Meeting BAM-Magistrates Court (Chambers) (Conf Room) Court (Chambers) 1, � •30PM-Informal Council (Conf Rm) 7:30PM-Council (Chambers) •30PM-Housing ConmgAM-Housing (Conf Room) Appeal Board (Conf Room) AM-AFSCME Mtg (Conf Room) •30PM-Riverfront Comm (Conf Room) 7:30PM-Airport Co public Meeting 7:30PM-Bd of Elec (Chambers) Appeals (Chambers) PM -Police Union ' 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 BAM-Magistrates LOAM -Staff Meeting SAM -Magistrates Court (Chambers) 4:30PM-Resources (Conf Room) Court (Chambers) lt6un�i. (Cont 11 Conservation Comm p _ C Yr 4CM-1)7.�teL�Cen>'ei7 4:30PM-Bd of Ad7'us (Conf Room) ment (Chambers) 7:30PM-Informal P&Z (Conf Room) 7:30PM-Council 7CommM(ReckCenter 7:30PM-Formal P&Z (Chambers) (Chambers) 7:3OPM-Ai ort Coim (Airport Office) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 LOAM -Staff Meeting 8AM-Magistrates Court (Chambers) (Conf Room) HOLIDAY 4:15PM-Library Bd 7;30PM-Council (Lib Auditorium) (Chambers) 25 26 27 28 BAM-Magistrates LOAM -Staff Meeting Court 4:30PM-Resources (Conf Room) 1:30PM-In orn Consv Comm (Conf )4PM-Design Review Council (Conf Rm) 7:3OPM-Human Rgts 7:30PM-Council Com (Rec Center) Comm (Conf Room) (Chambers) 7:30PM-Informal P&Z (Law Library) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES disabilities This Is the ninth in a series of human services studies prepared by Johnson County Regional Planning Commission Iowa City, Iowa MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Fnno enrins•ai ^oi�r. a72 HUMAN SERVICES STUDY Report on DEVELOPMENTAL AND ACQUIRED DISABILITIES December, 1976 Prepared by: Family and Individual Life Services Subcommittee A Kathleen Kelly, Chair Katherine Kruse Benny Leonard Tim McCue Russell Proffitt Marjorie Strait Mike Townsend Jeannie Williams Human Services Staff Pamela Ramser .David Chancey Larry Allen Human Services Project Johnson County Regional Planning Commission 22% South Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52290 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101IIES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The preparation of this report would not have been possible without the involvement and support of the Family and Indi- vidual Life Services Subcommittee members. The talent, time, and energy contributed by them were invaluable to the success of the project. Appreciation is also due to the many human service agencies, organizations, and concerned individuals in Johnson County who contributed their knowledge and time to the project and supported us in our planning effort. Finally, we thank the Regional Planning staff for effort and support above and beyond the call of duty, which enabled us to complete the report you are about to read. STAFF PARTICIPANTS Emil Brandt Executive Director Pamela Ramser Project Director Marianne Salcetti Planning Assistant Bernice Weinberger Planning Assistant Larry Allen Planning Assistant David Chancey Research Assistant Frances Blommers Secretary Ellen Mills Secretary Judith Waterman Graphics This study was prepared by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission for the City of Iowa City's Comprehensive Planning Program. It was funded in part through a contract with Iowa City from the City's Com- munity Block Grant allocation. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I401MES JOHNSON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP Johnson County (5) John Dane Charles Duffy Joseph Mara): Donald Schr J. Patrick White City of Iowa City (9) Carol deProsse Dorothy Douglass James Harris Letha Lovelace Mary Neuhauser David Parret Glenn Roberts Isabel Turner Alan Vestal City of Coralville (3) James Cole William Stewart Lee Strottmann City of Hills (1) Larry Culver City of North Liberty (1) David Roberts City of Oxford (1) Donald Saxton City of Shucyville (1) Jerry Cisar City of Solon (1) Harry Kral City of Swisher (1) Ron Saddoris City of University Heights (1) James Stehbens University of Iowa (1) Richard Gibson Citizens Advisory Committee (1) Herbert Jordan HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Carol Spaziani, Chair Doris Bridgeman Jeannie Williams Russel], Profitt Betty Bunge Gladys Bonz Katherine Kruse Rodger Darnell Carol Fracassini David Schuldt William Eckhardt Faith Knowler I Nicholas J. Karagan Paul Sandin Jeanette Carter James Harris David Schutt ,like Townsend Rex Honey Lorada Cilek Margaret Stephenson Lori Springer Florence Spaine Susan Simon Kathy Kelly Nancy Warner Benny Leonard Mardi Cooper Roald Rolfson Andy Anderson Al Colston Andy Burton Verne Kelley Michael Rose Lee Graham Cameron MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES t40INES Preface -� I. BACKGROUND OF THE PROGRAM The Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, at the request of Iowa i City, as well as other interested groups in the area, has undertaken a county- wide human services planning program, The program will provide input into the _ Iowa City Comprehensive Plan in the human service area and will provide guid- ance to other policy-making groups in the community on future directions of social services. Up to 75 percent of the financial support for the planning effort comes from Iowa City Community Development funds via a specific con- tract with the City of Iowa City. The balance of the funding is being pro- vided by the Regional Planning Commission. A Steering Committee was appointed by the Commission in early September, --� 1976 to develop a k preliminary work program and to determine ... ' i priorities for _1 program directions. The committee met on a weekly basis into December when it submitted recommendations to the Commission. Steering Committee members were: _.J Carol Spaziani, representing citizens; Florence Stockman, representing Johnson fCounty; Neal Berlin, Dennis Kraft and Linda Schreiber, representing the Iowa City Administration; Doris Bridgeman, appointed by Iowa City, Faith Knowler, repre- senting United Way of Johnson County; Emil Brandt and Isabel Turner, represent- ing the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. Staff assistance was provided by Emil Brandt, Regional Planning Commission Executive Director, and Mary McCue, Research Assistant. After the work program 1 was adopted in January, Constance Echternach was hired as the Human Services !!) Project Director and Pamela Ramser as Assistant Planner. Ms. Echternach resigned .. in December, 1977, and Sally Baldus served as Project Director from January through July of 1978. Pamela Ramser replaced her in August, 1978 and is the current director of the program. At the recommendation of the Steering Committee, a Human Services Committee of the Regional Planning Commission was created to provide overall policy advice for the study. This committee, composed of approximately 35 members, includes 1) representatives of local funding bodies, (i.e., Iowa City, Johnson County, and the United Way); 2) human service board members; 3) staff from public and private human service agencies; 4) consumers of services and informed citizens; and 5) representatives of the University of Iowa. I i , -i- r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110I11E5 II. GOAL AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM The goal and objectives of the human service planning program, as recommended by the Steering Committee and adopted by the Regional Planning commission, are: Goal: To make the planning and implementation of human services in Johnson County as efficient and effective as possible by providing Policy makers with the information necessary to make sound decisions about needs and resources for programs such as health, recreation, social services, economic opportunity, education/information and transportation. Objectives: 1. To supply data about existing programs and agencies. a. To provide for meaningful organization of existing data. b. To gather new data as needed to supplement or to fill gaps in existing data. 2. To identify the human needs of the residents of Johnson County and to determine the extent to which these needs are being met. 3-� To analyze and correlate the information on human needs in order to make it useful for decision makers in formulating programs and allocating resources. 4. To establish a mechanism for ongoing planning and coordination of human services, to include a way for keeping information on services and needs current and available. Because the area of human services encompasses a variety of resources, priority areas needed to be set. The Steering Committee used the following criteria in selecting the priority areas for the first two years of the pro- ject: 1) the programs in each area would have some degree of local funding (i.e., from Iowa City, Johnson County, or United Way), thus assuring some local program leverage; 2) there was a feeling on the part of the Steering Committee that substantial unmet needs and other related concerns existed in the program area; and 3) the study of the service systems could be accomplished within the time frame of the Project. The Steering Committee which organized the planning effort was disbanded after formation of the Human Services Committee. The members of the newly formed Human Services Committee were each assigned to one of the four subcommittees established to deal with the four major areas under study. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101ME5 i . I III. ORGANIZATION OF THE PROGRAM -i ORGANIZATIONAL CHART _.1 Iowa City (1) 1 _ Johnson County Regional Planning Commission (2) I Human Services Planning Staff (3) I Human Services Committee (4) -� Steering Committee (5) Family & Individual Emergency -� Life Services (6a) Assistance (6c) I Mental Health/ Public Protection & Chemical Dependency (6b) Justice (6d) Program Development (6e) �J 'f 1) Iowa City: I� Contracts with the Regional Planning Commission for Human Service Planning. They receive reports, conclusions and recommendations and regarding programm- e I ing and funding for human services and can act or not act upon them. 2) Johnson County Regional Planning Commission Is responsible for fulfillment of the terms of the contract. It has over- all responsibility for the results of the study and recommendations made by it. RPC delegates responsibility for carrying out the plan to the Human Service staff and committee. 3) Human Services Planning Staff: Guides and directs the study, prepares materials for committees, conducts research and data analysis, prepares reports, arranges meetings and carried out reporting requirements. -iii- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES I 9) Human Services Committee: Has overall responsibility for guiding the study, approving actions and I recommendations made by the subcommittees and the assimilation of data into a unified plan. The Human Services Committee delegates responsibility for plan development in specific service areas to subcommittees. 5) Steering Committee: u+ ? y Coordinates the work of the subcommittees, consolidates subcommittee re- 41 ports, recommends joint efforts between subcommittees when appropriate, ''- F+ and hasrimar P Y responsibility for A-95 review. t II j 6) Human Service Subcommittees: ra RPrepare work plans for individual service areas, provides information on data l +, that is available, data that is needed, and appropriate ways of collecting data. Identify existing resources, provide information on how the service delivery system works, and identify knowledgeable people to be brought into the study. They recommend how data should be organized and prepare conslusions and recom- mendations for service areas. Those subcommittees which published reports in 1977 (see below) have also worked to help inplement some of the recommendations 5� made in those reports. ,M 6a) Family and Individual Life Services: !� ` ii Includes such programs as child care, in-home support services, adult day ' i care, rehabilitation, home management/functional education, family plann- ing, and alternative living arrangements. Has been divided into two groups (A and B) for the second year of the program. Group A has studied the areas of Disabilities, Nursing Homes, and In -Home Support Services; Group B has j studied the areas of Child Care, Neglected/Displaced Children, and Family Planning. Reports to be issued between December, 1978 and March, 1979. 6b) Mental Health/Chemical Dependency: i Includes mental health, substance abuse and family, individual, and group ' counseling progry;ns. Issued reports on Counseling, Mental Health, and ! Substance Abuse in November, 1977. 4 6c) Emergency Assistance: 3 Includes short term assistance with food, shelter, transportation, medical i care and jobs for transients and permanent residents in crisis situations. S issued reports on Emergency Assistance to Residents and Emergency Assistance �I to Transients in November, 1977. 6d) Public Protection and Justice: r rl Includes juvenile justice services, adult community-based corrections, and '• protection of the elderly from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Issued j reports on Juvenile Justice, Adult Corrections, and Protection of the Elderly -� in November, 1977. -iv- 01 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS. DES IIOIBF.S _! IV. DATA COLLECTION AND PRIORITIES OF PROGRAM AREAS Data on human services and unmet needs was collected from a variety of local resources through questionnaires, personal interviews, and group meetings. An effort was made to use data included in previous studies and surveys, both within and outside of Johnson County. The agencies and individuals contacted and the methods used are too numerous to recount here. This information is available —� through materials on file at the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. 1 6e) Program Development: Includes development of a program proposal for a human services support network to begin in July, 1979 (after the termination of this phase of the Human Services Planning Program), study of information and referral services, and other activities to make the delivery of services in John- son County more efficient and effective. NOTE: The Steering Committee dealt with in this chart is composed of the Chairpersons of the five sub -committees and should not be confused with the Steering Committee used to develop the Human Services Project initially. The data which was collected has been compiled into fourteen service area `i profiles, the major sections of which are: Goal, Service Area Description, Problem Description, Service Population, Services Provided, and Unmet Needs. Recommendations were developed from the information contained in the Unmet Needs portion of the profiles. The profiles were then sent to relevant agencies for J their review. Corrections submitted by the agencies were incorporated into the profiles. r' 1. Counseling 2. Mental Health 3. Substance Abuse ^+ 4. Emergency Assistance to Residents JI 5. Emergency Assistance to Transients 6. Juvenile Justice 7. Adult Corrections S. Protection of the Elderly 9. Child Care 10. Nursing Homes 11. Developmental and Acquired Disabilities _I 12. Neglected/Displaced Children 13. In -Home Support Services 14. Family Planning Recommendations made for each individual service area have been assigned priorities by the Human Services Committee, Steering Committee, and Subcommittees. Several general recommendations, relating to all service areas, have also been J developed; these are reprinted in each of the p profiles. There has been no formal _v_ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 610INES ranking of individual service areas against each other. However, of the eight service areas studied during 1977, the area of Emergency Assistance to Transients was informally given first priority. Of the six service areas studied during 1978, the areas of In -Home Support Services and Child Care were seen to be of high priority, while the areas of Disabilities and Foster Care developed as low priority. -vi- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES I Ei Is W Ii �i I I J a rt sy 'b TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface........................... GOAL .............. . SERVICE AREA DESCRIPTION .............................................. 1 Service Elements.......... PROBLEM DESCRIPTION.......... Definitions Used in This Report....................I Developmental Disability ..... .......' 1 Mental Retardation Acquired Disability Statistics on Disabilities ...................................... 2 Developmental Disability Substantially Handicapped Acquired Disabilities Limitation in Activity Qualifiers to Above Statistics Major Deterrents to Activity........ SERVICES PROVIDED/pOpULATION SERVED .................................... Service Delivery System.....10 ...... Organizations Serving Specific Disabilities ...................... 10 Diagnostic and Evaluative Services ............................... 19 Educational Services......... Recreational Services....... " " ' 21 Vocational Services.......... '•' 23 .......... Residential Services........... ..... 24 ..... Related Services.......... " " " " ' 26 ....................................... 28 UNMET NEEDS....... ..................................... Needs Identified Through Agency Questionnaires ................... 33 Needs Identified Through Meeting With Providers .................. 34 Needs Identified Through Other Sources ........................... 36 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS........ RECOMMENDATIONS....... MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES I I 4 „ 9I LIST OF TABLES Page I TABLE 1 - Estimated Percentage of Total Population With Developmental Disabilities Applied toJohnson County........................................... 3 1 1'8 TABLE 2 - Estimated Developmentally Disabled 5 Population in Johnson Count w TABLE 3 - Estimated Johnson County Population With Substantial Handicaps....................................... 5 TABLE 4 - National Percent Distribution of Chronic IB Physical and Mental Impairment as Applied ." to Johnson County........................................... 6 b � ' 0 TABLE 5 - Breakdown by Age and Degree of Activity Limitation.................................................. 7 TABLE 6 - Characteristics of Population Served........................ 30-2 fa r APPENDICES ti APPENDIX 1 - Definitions of the Most Common Developmental Disabilities `a APPENDIX 2 - Service Needs of the Disabled Population l F k APPENDIX 3 - Agencies Providing Services to the Disabled in Johnson County ,r P. ! �xY 14 r Ii r r � i ti r � J MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIRES GOAL To promote and preserve conditions which allow individuals of all age groups with developmental and acquired disabilities to realize the extent of their capabilities to function in society or in settings which are, to varying degrees, sheltered; to be provided with early prevention and diagnosis programs; and to have their daily needs met, with an emphasis on the develop- ment of maximum independence. SERVICE AREA DESCRIPTION The system of services to individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities consists of those services aimed at individuals who, because of a condition which results in some degree of impairment of intellectual, physical, or emotional functioning or adaptive behavior, are significantly hindered in their ability to learn or to otherwise adapt to the demands of society. Services range from attempts at prevention and early diagnosis to a comprehensive support system of services designed to develop maximum indepen- dence and to assist in providing for the daily needs which the individual is unable to meet without such assistance. SERVICE ELEMENTS Direct, supportive services for the individual in his/her own home; res- pite care and family support; special day care; short-term care for the dis- abled; counseling; skills development; work adjustment training and experience; job placement; public education concerning disabilities. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION DEFINITIONS USED IN THIS REPORT -i Developmental Disability J The Federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-103) defines developmental disability as a dis- ability which is attributable to mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, i u dyslexia in connection with one of the above conditions, or any other con- dition closely related to mental retardation in terms of intellectual and and adaptive problems. It is a disability which originates before the FIICRCFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140DIE5 -2 - individual had attained age IS and has continued or can be expected to continue indefinitely,constituting a substantial handicap to such person's ability to function normally in society. Mental Retardation Because many developmental disabilities are closely related to mental retardation in regard to the intellectual and adaptive problems which they cause, the definition of mental retardation is presented here. Mental re- tardation is defined as "significantly subaverage general intellectual func- tioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and mani- fested during the developmental period."1 Acquired Disability An acquired disability is a disability which is attributable to a con- dition such as: arthritis, stroke, spinal injury, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, polio, paraplegia, muscular dystrophy, quadriplegia, amputation, emphysema, vision loss or impediment. An acquired disability is experien- tially, rather than congentially, derived. For more detailed definitions of specific disabilities, see Appendix 1. STATISTICS ON DISABILITIES Developmental Disability According to the Iowa State Developmentally Disabled Council, slightly more than 59 of the population of Iowa is considered to be developmentally disabled. About 3% of the total population is mentally retarded, and 29 is epileptic. Using these statistics, the number of developmentally disabled in Johnson County is roughly 3,750, the number of mentally retarded - 2,250, and the number of epileptic - 1,500. This information is presented in Table 1, as is more specific information on degrees of retardation and other devel- opmental disabilities. lIowa Department of Social Services (District 10), Seven Year Plan for the �1 Delivery of Services to the Mentally Retarded and Developmentally Disabled 6-) Citizens of District 10: September, 1976, p.2. I M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DIS 140111ES -3- TABLE 1 Estimated Percentage of Total Population With Developmental Disabilities Applied To Johnson County Number of Johnson Category Percentage County Residents Developmental Disability 5% 3751 Mental Retardation 3% 2251 - Of the mentally retard- ed, the following per- centages.of severity exist: Mild 899 2003 Moderate 69 135 Severe 3.59 79 Profound 1.59 39 Epilepsy 29 1501 Cerebral Palsy .359 263 Autism .0059 q When the above percentages are applied to various age groups, the resultant picture of developmental disability in Johnson County is as presented in Table 2. The information provided in Table 2 assumes that the percentages of disabled individuals are constant across all age groups. Certainly, there are mitigating factors which work to make the actual percentages vary with age. However, the figures in Table 2 can be considered to be a fairly accurate reflection of the age distribution of the developmentally disabled population in Johnson County. Since particular services for the disabled are often provided for specific age groups only (e.g., children, elderly), it is important to know the approximate number of people in each age group. The younger age groups are presented in more detail than the others, because they constitute the developmental period during which these disabilities are manifested and should be first treated. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101NES i -4- 1 1 TABLE 2 Estimated Developmentally Disabled Population in Johnson county* AGE TOTAL POP. TOTAL DD** TOTAL MR MILD MR r j All Ages 75025 3751 0-4 5135 2251 2003 5-9 257 154 137 5127 256 154 10-14 5319 137 15-199786 266 160 142 t' 489 294 20-4434937 1797 262 !' 45-64 9465 1048 973 933 N 65+ 5256 284 253 C@ 263 158 141 AGE MOD. MR SEVERE MR PROFOUND EPILEPSY CEREBRAL PALSY All Ages 135 79 34 1501 i, 0-4 9 5 263 5-9 9 2 102 18 10-14 10 5 2 103 18 15-19 18 6 2 106 19 20-44 63. 10 4 196 34 45-64 17 38 16 699 122 10 4 65+ 9 189 33 *Statistics 6 2 are not presented here for autism, 105 18 4 autistic individuals since in Johnson County. there are only an estimated **The difference between individual statistics given for TOTAL DD handicaps. disabilities and the sum of those for is due to a number of individuals ;£ having multiple s t f, 7. M i i I MICROFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES -5- It should be remembered that the above figures refer to individuals with varying degrees of developmental disability. Such disability, while comprising a handicapping condition, does not necessarily constitute a sub- stantial handicap to the individual's ability to function in society. Infor- mation on substantially handicapping conditions is presented below. Substantially Handicapped The State Developmentally Disabled Council has stated that approximately 30 to 35 percent of the developmentally disabled population in Iowa is substan- tially handicapped. This would consist of approximately 1,125 to 1,313 indi- viduals in Johnson County. The substantially handicapped population includes all those who are severely and profoundly mentally retarded or multiply handi- capped. (See Appendix 1 for definitions.) The percentages of the general population with substantially handicapping conditions, as applied to Johnson County, are shown in Table 3. TABLE 3 Estimated Johnson County Population With Substantial Handicaps Category 8 of General Population* A in Johnson Count Mental Retardation 1.0% 750 Cerebral Palsy .168 120 Epilepsy .58 375 Autism .005% 4 * Percentages accepted by the State Developmental Disabilities Council. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOIIIES CM Acquired Disabilities Acquired disabilities are greater in variety and more heterogeneous in character than those of the developmental type. Statistics are presented in Table 4 for some of the chronic acquired disabilities which are most fre- quently encountered. TABLE 4 National 8 Distribution of Chronic Physical and Mental Impairment as Applied to Johnson County Type of Disability % National Pop. Johnson Co, pop, Arthritis & Rheumatism Musculoskeletal Disorders 1.698 1230 Paralysis '468 345 Impairment of Back or Spine .418 307 Impairment of U Upper Extremities '818 & 608 Shoulders Impairment of Lower Extremities 218 157 Heart Conditions '788 585 Visual impairment 1'828 1365 Audi al Impariment '458 330 .18 133 From: U.S. Department of Heath, Education Service, "Limitations of and Welfare, Activity Due Public Health United States". 1969-70 to Cronic Conditions, All of Lhe above disabilities, with the exception of arthritis and rheumatism, and musculoskeletal disorders, are slightly more prevalent among males than females. Musculoskeletal disorders are slightly more com- mon among females, while arthritis and rheumatism are nearly twice as common among females than males. The incidence of heart conditions, arthritis and rheumatism, and visual impairment increases after age 45, while that of the other disorders decreases MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t40VIES -7- Limitation in Activity The Department of Health, Education and Welfare has compiled statistics on the degree of limitation of activity among all persons in the United States. Three degrees of limitation for four age groups are presented in Table 5. Percentages of the total population are applied to Johnson County. It can be seen from Table 5 that the great majority of those with some or total limitation in major activity are over age 44, with the majority being over age 64. Qualifiers to Above Statistics The statistics presented above provide only an approximation of the number of disabled individuals in Johnson County. The number of people in Johnson County with various disabilities and varying degrees of handicap or limitation in activity has been determined through the use of state and na- tional estimated percentages. There is no set of local statistics readily MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•OLS MOINES TABLE 5 Breakdown by Age and Degree of Activity Limitation PERCENT AND NUMBER OF JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENTS With Limi- With Limita- Unable to tation.But tion In Carry on TOTAL - Not In Major Amount or Major Activity Kind of Maj- Activity DISABLED or Activit Total Pop - Age ulation $ # 6 # 6 # 6 # Under 17 yrs 17,835 1.26 214 1.36 232 0.26 36 2.76 482 17-44 yrs 42,469 2.66 1104 4.16 1741 0.96 382 7.66 3227 45-64 yrs 9,465 3.86 360 11.26 1060 4.46 416 19.46 1836 65 yrs & over 5,256 5.26 273 20.76 1088 16.46 862 42.36 2223 All Ages 75,025 2.66 1951 5.56 4121 2.36 1696 10.46 7768 *Major activity refers to ability to work, keep house, or engage in school or preschool activities. **Total population count based on Johnson County census of September 20, 1974. It can be seen from Table 5 that the great majority of those with some or total limitation in major activity are over age 44, with the majority being over age 64. Qualifiers to Above Statistics The statistics presented above provide only an approximation of the number of disabled individuals in Johnson County. The number of people in Johnson County with various disabilities and varying degrees of handicap or limitation in activity has been determined through the use of state and na- tional estimated percentages. There is no set of local statistics readily MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•OLS MOINES -B- :Y available which would give a more accurate and reliable picture of the dis- abled population in Johnson County. t The figures presented can be considered conservative estimates. Due to the presence in Johnson County of many statewide and areawide facilities and services for the disabled, the number of persons requiring supportive ser- vices is certainly greater than the state or national average. The presence Of the University of Iowa, both as a provider of services and as a center of learning, is a contributing factor. Agencies such as Goodwill and Systems i; v Unlimited serve areas larger than Johnson County, Thus, there is an increased z need for attendant, supportive measures for the disabled, as well as a greater u number of services than the average. i t' Major Deterrents to Activity A study which was conducted in 1976 by the Easter Seal Society of Iowa provided information on major deterrents to activity, particularly employment, among disabled persons in the state. The study was based on responses of 650 disabled persons throughout Iowa. The most relevant concerns are presented below. •" A 1. Location, marital status, age, sex, length of training, educational level ambulation, type of disability, age at onset of disability and trans- portation showed little relationship to the '.' employment status of the severely disabled. 2. Employability seems to be determined by the type of � Personal help a severely disabled person requires. Eating, toileting, operation of wheel- chairs, and transfer in/out of wheelchairs 4 certainly present problems for such a disabled individual seeking employment outside the home. The per- centage of disabled unemployed people who need assistance in these four areas is greater than that p of those disabled persons who are employed. - 3. Employment seems to be related to the number of years a 1 person has been disabled. A greater number of those who had been disabled five years or less were unemployed. 4. The length or amount of vocational training can influence employ- ability. Severely disabled persons who had received from u one week to six months of training were most likely to be u employed. Increased length of training did i not produce significantly greater employability. y i i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110114ES '^1 r r9i i 1 i ME 5. Over 80 percent of the unemployed indicated that their general physical condition was a major deterrent to becoming employed. Almost three- fourths said that it was the most improtant reason that they were unemployed. The second most commonly referenced deterrent was a "lack of salable skills". This problem is no doubt exacerbated by the major problem of poor health and physical condition in that the individual is unable to attain skills through traditional training techniques or is unable to employ the skills he once possessed. The third most frequently stated problem was "transportation".* Approximately 30 percent of the unemployed mentioned transportation among the four most important deterrents to their engaging in work. 6. Over 70 percent of those self -defined as underemployed indicated that their general physical condition was a major deterrent to becoming better employed. The second most commonly referenced problem was a "lack of salable skills". The third most frequently stated problem was "transpor- tation".* 7• Nearly 70 percent of the severely disabled interviewed indicated that becoming more employable was at least of moderate importance. There was very little difference in opinion on the subject of becoming more employable between those who were employed and those who were unemployed. *There is an apparent discrepancy between the percentage of unemployed (29.88) and underemployed (33.68) who indicated that transportation is an important deterrent to their engaging in work or in getting a better job, and the per- centage who stated that no transportation was available to them (2.48 overall). This may result from the fact that a large number of those surveyed (64.28) must rely on other people for transportation. This situation may be perceived as a hindrance to better employment by some of the respondents. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIDIREs -10- SERVICES PROVIDED/POPULATION SERVED A wide range of services is provided to residents of Johnson County with disabling conditions. For the purposes of this profile, eight general categories have been used: Service Delivery System, Agencies Serving Specific Disabilities, Diagnostic and Evaluative Services, Educational Services, Recrea- tional Services, Vocational Services, Residential Services and Related Services. The descriptions below contain information on the particular services which each agency provides and on the clientele which it serves. A summary of information on the agencies can be found in Appendix 3. Table 6, at the end of this section (pp. 30-1) summarizes information on characteristics of the population served, based on information provided by agencies. SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM The service delivery system for the disabled in Johnson County includes agencies which provide a variety of supportive services to handicapped residents Agencies included as part of the service delivery system are: •Iowa Department of Social Services, Johnson County - Developmental Disabilities Unit - Adult Service Unit *Johnson County Association for Retarded Citizens - Family Support Program - ,Friends" Program *Johnson County Special Elderly and Handicapped Area Transportation Service (SEATS) *Social Security Administration •Systems Unlimited - Family and Child Training Program (FACT) *University of Iowa•Affiliated Facilities Program •Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County Services are provided specifically to the University of Iowa community through: •University of Iowa Office of Services to the Handicapped The agencies mentioned below are also part of the service delivery system but will be described in later sections of this profile: •Iowa State Services for Crippled Children (see Diagnostic and Eval- uative Services, p. 18) *University of Iowa Hospital School (see Educational services, p. 22) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140RIES -u- •University of Iowa Child Development Clinic (see Diagnostic and Evaluative Services, p. 19) •University of Iowa Speech and Hearing Clinic (see Diagnostic and Evaluative Services, p.19) The Iowa Department Of Social Services, Johnson County (DSS) provides both direct and indirect services to certain handicapped individuals (those with cerebral palsy, mental retardation, epilepsy, autism) through its Developmental Disabilities Unit. Direct services include counseling for the disabled and their families as well as placesent and monitoring of disabled clients in foster or group home care when necessary. The unit served approx- imately 150 to 200 Johnson County residents during fiscal 1978. The Develop- mental Disabilities Unit also serves as the access point to Johnson County residents for Glenwood State Hospital School (see Residential Services, P. 26), The DSS Adult Service Unit also provides direct and indirect services to individuals with disabilities, although most Of its clients are mentally ill or elderly. Services provided directly include homemaker services (such as light housekeeping, child care, meal preparation, and budgeting aid), chore services, in-home health related services, and counseling. The unit also provides protective services to dependent handicapped adults and referral to appropriate agencies when necessary. The Adult Service Unit is presently providing homemaker services to two developmentally disabled individuals. Indirect services provided by the Adult Service Unit include purchase - of -service contracts with Goodwill Industries, Systems Unlimited, and others through Title XX and placement of adults at the Johnson County Care Facility, nursing homes, group homes, foster homes, and treatment centers. The DSS is currently working to increase the number of purchase -of -service contracts with agencies for evaluation and counseling services. Community placement services are also conducted for those returning to the community from insti- tutions. The Department of Social Services also administers the medical aspects of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the blind and disabled, after determination of eligibility by the Social Security Administration Office; assistance for nursing home care is given to those not eligible for SSI or 'Title XIX through the State Nursing Home Program, administered by DSS. State Hospital Papers for medical treatment and care are also provided through this office. rA MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110111E5 1 -12- _ The Johnson County Association for Retarded Citizens, through its Family Support program, provides respite care and emergency care during family crisis for mentally and/or physically handicapped individuals, enabling parents or guardians to be relieved of care for short periods while still maintaining the •- child or charge in their own homes. Care is provided in the natural home, foster home, or Systems unlimited homes. Approximately 15 families were .� served by the program during 1977. A recent program, "Friends", has begun through the ARC, which links information concerning volunteers with interested developmentally disabled persons to increase the availability of leisure -time activities. Johnson County Special Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Service �+ (SEATS) provides an economical means for elderly (over 60 years of age) and ,i handicapped persons to take care of their travel needs so that they may partici- pate more fully and independently in the life of their community and the surrounding area. In addition to providing transportation to the elderly and "y handicapped on an individual basis, SEATS transports clients to and from such places as Congregate Meals sites, Goodwill Industries, and provides regular service to low-income housing projects for the elderly and handicapped. r+ A total of 12,551 one-way trips were provided during 1977; 25,815 have been provided from January through November of,1978. About 700 to 800 in= dividuals are presently using the service. An estimated 959 of clients are over age 60, and about 758 are female. Over one-half of all rides during � 1978 were provided within the Iowa City metropolitan area (48.08), while about one-fifth were provided in other areas of the county (17.09). The bal- ance of transportation was provided to Congregate Meals sites (20.79), places of employment (11.09), and for special event trips (3.39). :i The Social Security Administration serves Johnson and Washington Counties through its Iowa City office. Financial assistance for the disabled is provided through two programs administered by this office: Disability Bene- +I fits based on an individual's Social Security tax contributions and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) including Aid to the Disabled and Aid to the Blind. In A addition, Medicaid coverage (Title XIX) is available for those who qualify. To be eligible for disability benefits, an individual must be under age 65 and have a physical or mental impairment which prevents him or her from doing any substantial work and which is expected to last at least 12 months or to result in death. Certain members of the worker's family are also eligible for monthly checks. 4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB r.EOAR RAPIDS -D s nolrus -13- To be eligible for Aid to the Blind, one must have vision no better than 20/200 with glasses or have tunnel vision and be in financial or personal need. Medicaid (Title XIX, Social Security Act) benefits are provided to individuals who are in need of medical and health services and are receiving payments under the Supplemental Security Income program for the blind, disabled, and aged. Further details of all programs can be obtained through the Iowa City office. A total of 821 clients from Johnson and Washington counties during fis- cal 1978 were served. Over 500 of these were from Johnson County. No data on client characteristics is maintained. Systems Unlimited provides a support base for parents and guardians through its Family and Child Training program (FACT), which enables them to maintain the developmentally disabled child or charge in their homes. Support services include counseling and parent training, social and developmental stimulation, training in the activities of daily living, recreation therapy, transportation to community resources, relief care (by referral), and follow- up. Referrals to the program are received through the Iowa Department of Social Services, Johnson County. At the current time, families must meet Title XX guidelines to be eligible for the program. Fourteen families are currently being served by the program. Most of the disabled clients are under age 12 (85.7%). Half of those served reside in Iowa City, and half live outside metropolitan Johnson County. Nearly three- fourths of all clients are male (71.44). The University of Iowa Affiliated Facilities Program has as its main purpose the training of professionals and paraprofessionals to work with the developmentally disabled through the use of exemplary service models. Training is approached from an interdisciplinary standpoint, relying on faculty par- ticipation from a variety of special educational, medical, business, and liberal arts programs at the University of Iowa. Much of the training of students is conducted at the University Hospital School. In addition to its research, technical assistance, and training programs, the Affiliated Facil- ities Program provides outreach services to clients throughout the state. Services for which training is provided include diagnosis and evaluation, medical, therapeutic, and special educational services. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 _14 - The University of Iowa Office of Services to the Handicapped has provided for a multiplicity of services to handicapped students since its opening in early 1977. services include provision of accessibility maps of the campus, key issuance to orthopedically handicapped persons for access to elevators and chairlifts, the Bionic Bus (a transportation sys- tem for the permanently and temporarily handicapped), and arranging for aide and attendant care for personal hygiene needs. Involvement by the office in aide/attendant care is only an initial one, the office acts as a liaison between aides and handicapped students after which specific arrangements are worked out between the aide and the student. A sports and recreation program is also offered. There are about 300 identified disabled students on campus, not all of whom directly use the services of the Office of Services for the Handicapped. The Bionic Bus had 20 regular users and 15 temorary users during the 1977-78 school year. A 204 increase in usage is expected during 1978-79. No further information is available on clientele, due to the number of small services and to a high degree of short-term direct involvement with clients. The visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County (VNA) serves disabled persons through its Disease and Disabilities and In -Home Health Promotion and Counseling programs. The Disease and Disabilities program provides medical management of a diagnosed disease or problem or disability in collaboration with a physician, and may include nursing care, occupational, physical and speech therapy, aide services, and/or equipment loan. Services focus on monitoring the status of the disease or disability and teaching the client or family about the con- dition and its care, while promoting client independence. The program pro- vided 7,813 units of service (a unit is equal to one visit) to 365 clients during 1977. The VNA's In -Home Health Promotion and Counseling program assists clients in obtaining and maintaining a state of optimal health independently. Clients are encouraged to use the appropriate community resources for this purpose. The program provided 4,438 units of service to 685 clients during 1977. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES -15- Over one-half of all visits during 1977 for both programs were pro- vided to clients 65 years of age and older (46.7$), while about one-third were to clients between ages 20 and 64 (29.99). Over 756 of the visits were to clients residing in metropolitan Iowa City. ORGANIZATIONS SERVING SPECIFIC DISABILITIES Several organizations located within and outside of Johnson County pro- vide services to individuals in the county with specific handicapping con- ditions. Most of these also provide educational information on disabilities to the general public. The following orgainizations are located in Iowa City: *Epilepsy Association of Iowa •Johnson County Association for Learning Disabilities •Johnson County Association for Retarded Citizens •Multiple Sclerosis Society, Johnson County The organizations below offer services to Johnson County residents through their offices in Cedar Rapids: •Iowa Commission for the Blind *March of Dimes, Hawkeye Chapter *Muscular Dystrophy Association *United Cerebral Palsy •The Easter Seal Society provides a number of services to Johnson County through its Washington, Iowa Office. The Home Services Program is discussed in this section. The Homebound and Handicraft Sales programs (see Vocational Services, p. 29) and Camp Sunnyside (see Recreational Services P. 29) are discussed elsewhere. The Epilepsy Association of Iowa provides services geared to improve the public's awareness and understanding of epilepsy, to enhance the develop- ment of appropriate services, and to inform people of their rights. Infor- mation and education are made available through a speakers bureau and through distribution of films, books and pamphlets concerning, epilepsy. Referral to appropriate resources is also provided. Information on the number of John- son County clients served is not ascertainable. The Johnson County Association for Children with Learning Disabilities (ACLD) provides a support and educative group for parents and teachers of children and youth of normal or potentially normal intelligence who have learn- ing disabilities. Advocacy work is done in the areas of education, vocational FIICRDFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES 4 -15- Over one-half of all visits during 1977 for both programs were pro- vided to clients 65 years of age and older (46.7$), while about one-third were to clients between ages 20 and 64 (29.99). Over 756 of the visits were to clients residing in metropolitan Iowa City. ORGANIZATIONS SERVING SPECIFIC DISABILITIES Several organizations located within and outside of Johnson County pro- vide services to individuals in the county with specific handicapping con- ditions. Most of these also provide educational information on disabilities to the general public. The following orgainizations are located in Iowa City: *Epilepsy Association of Iowa •Johnson County Association for Learning Disabilities •Johnson County Association for Retarded Citizens •Multiple Sclerosis Society, Johnson County The organizations below offer services to Johnson County residents through their offices in Cedar Rapids: •Iowa Commission for the Blind *March of Dimes, Hawkeye Chapter *Muscular Dystrophy Association *United Cerebral Palsy •The Easter Seal Society provides a number of services to Johnson County through its Washington, Iowa Office. The Home Services Program is discussed in this section. The Homebound and Handicraft Sales programs (see Vocational Services, p. 29) and Camp Sunnyside (see Recreational Services P. 29) are discussed elsewhere. The Epilepsy Association of Iowa provides services geared to improve the public's awareness and understanding of epilepsy, to enhance the develop- ment of appropriate services, and to inform people of their rights. Infor- mation and education are made available through a speakers bureau and through distribution of films, books and pamphlets concerning, epilepsy. Referral to appropriate resources is also provided. Information on the number of John- son County clients served is not ascertainable. The Johnson County Association for Children with Learning Disabilities (ACLD) provides a support and educative group for parents and teachers of children and youth of normal or potentially normal intelligence who have learn- ing disabilities. Advocacy work is done in the areas of education, vocational FIICRDFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES eri training, and recreational facilities to advance i the education and general welfare of such children and assure their development to maximum potential. The ACLD has wJ i worked closely with Grant Wood Area Education Agency � - and was instrumental in bringing about the institution by the Iowa City Board o£ Education of W . an Advisory Board composed of representative Parents and pro- fessionals. The ACLD served :� a approximately 50 families during the 1977-78 school year. About 604 of the children served were in the rd 8 to 13 year-old age range, while 406 were 14 years ,1 of age and older. ,L. The ACLD is currently involved in setting up community r.l is resource teams to assist with the needs of children with learning disabilities in Johnson County. 41 3 The Johnson Count Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) sl " has as its Purpose to initiate Promote and monitor - dI services for the retarded citizens of Johnson County and to inform and educate the public about the needs of retarded "'; persons. The association has sponsored the development and monitored the con- tinuing services of the Nelson Adult Center's Program and the Summer Program for severely retarded i children (see Educational Services P•21). The - associ- ation also sponsors a Famil Y Su 9 support Pro ram which provides respite care to parents or guardians of mentally and/or physically disabled individuals (see Service Delivery System, p. 12). Approximately 100 retarded individuals were served directly by the ARC during 1977. The Multi le Sclerosis Society, Johnson County works to stimulate, coordinate, and support new research and to obtain and disseminate existing information about the causes, prevention, alleviation, and qsclerosis cure of multiple and other diseases of the '- nervous system. Counseling, equipment loan ^-• or purchase, and special events are provided. Patient "rap t sessions" are held, and Physical therapy is a PY provided to clients through an agreement with the Visiting Nurse ~ Association. An aquatics 4 program is currently being planned in conjunction with the Special Populations �.' Involvement (SPI) program of the Iowa City Recreation Center. Approximately 30 Johnson County Clients were served during 1977. Most were female, between 40 and 50 years of age, and resided in Coralville. M.� 1( 14 • M, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES s -17- The Iowa Commission for the Blind provides library services, rehabili- tation and adjustment, home teaching and home industry training, and a vending i stand for home industry products. Special tools, devices, and aids for the ^I blind (such as Braille books and tape recorders) are availble from the com- mission. Public education is conducted, and information about blindness is disseminated to the general public. Approximately 450 Johnson County residents were served by the commission during 1977. i The Library for the Blind, a department of the Commission, lends talking books, taped books, Braille books and magazines, and playback equipment to eligible persons throughout the State of Iowa. Blind, vis- ually impaired, those with an organic dysfunction resulting in severe reading disability, and those with physical limitations resulting in inability to use standard printed material may be found eligible upon application. Application forms may be obtained through the Iowa City Public Library. The March of Dimes Hawkeye Chapter, provides prenatal and other edu- cational and professional services. Donations are used for research both nationally and locally, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funds are also used to provide direct aid to birth defect and polio victims. About three to five Johnson County residents are served directly each year. The Muscular Dystrophy Association places its primary emphasis on research and on direct medical services. Direct services include outpatient clinics, diagnosis, physical therapy, and some recreational activities. Orthopedic appliances are available from the association, and transportation of clients is provided in conjunction with specific services of the organiza- tion. About 30 Johnson County clients were served during 1977, ranging in age from 6 to 50 years. United Cerebral Palsy serves a nine -county area, including Johnson County. However, most of the services provided by United Cerebral Palsy are restricted to Linn County because it is not feasible at this time to fully serve the entire nine -county area. Although there are presently no Johnson County clients being served, the office does refer Linn County clients to services in Johnson County and sometimes receives calls from Johnson County residents, which are then referred to the appropriate local agency. Four programs are offered: 1) Adult Day Care, 2) Children's Recreation, 3) Thursday Evening Adult Recreation and Speakers Program, and 4) Bowling League (October -April). A new Mobile Recreation program is scheduled to begin soon, with a specially equipped van to be used for transportation. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES The Easter Seal Society provides a Home Services program to residents of Eastern Iowa with handicapping conditions. Services include physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, loan of orthopedic equipment, and consultation and referral to other resources. During fiscal 1978, 86 Johnson County clients were served by the Home Services program. Data provided here on client characteristics includes all Easter Seal programs mentioned in this profile. Most Johnson County clients resided in Iowa City (73.59). Over half were male (57.1%). About one quarter of the clientele were over 60 years of age (24.59), with no significant cluster in any other age group. The Easter Seal Society is in the process of developing a Friendly Visitor program which will provide companionship and assistance in running errands and doing chores to orthopedically handicapped persons. DIAGNOSTIC AND EVALUATIVE SERVICES Diagnosis and evaluation of disabilities are provided to Johnson County residents by the following: •Child Psychiatry Service, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics *Iowa State Services for Crippled Children •University of Iowa Child Development Clinic *University of Iowa Speech and Hearing Clinic *The agencies listed below also provide diagnosis and evaluation in conjunction with their other services to residents in Johnson County: •Glenwood State Hospital School (see Residential Services, p. 26) *Grant Wood Area Education Agency (see Educational Services, P. 20) •University Hospital school (see Educational Services, p. :2) The Child Psychiatry Service, University Hospitals and Clinics, pro- vides outpatient and inpatient services including diagnostic evaluations, psychological testing, recreational therapy, family therapy, education of parents in child management, school intervention programs, drug treatment, and a program for autistic children. Children and young teenagers with emotional, behavorial, or learning problems are diagnosed, and long-term management is provided which usually involves their families and teachers. Referrals to the inpatient program are taken for children from two to 15 years of age, and referrals to the outpatient program are taken for those up to 18 years of age. Low -functioning individuals through the early twenties are served through an adult outpatient program. During fiscal 1978, direct services were provided to 49 Johnson County residents. This includes cases of behavior disorder as well as developmentally disabled individuals. The majority were from Iowa City (75.54). MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES ;40I14ES _19 - Iowa State Services for Crippled Children, provides services in two locations: 1) through mobile field clinics at various sites across the state -I and 2) through its central office in the University of Iowa Hospital complex. i Any person under 21 years of age is eligible. .� The field clinics provide diagnostic evaluations for chronic diseases, physically handicapping conditions, speech and hearing problems, emotional problems, behavior disorders, and learning difficulties. General child health i clinics, cardiac clinics, ear, nose, and throat clinics, and muscle disorder j clinics are also held. A total of 50 Johnson County residents were served through the clinics during 1977. The majority were 12 years of age and under (589); nearly half of these were under four years of age. Similar diagnostic and evaluative services are performed at the central University of Iowa office, through the Pediatrics and Orthopedics departments of the hospital. During 1977, 320 Johnson County clients were served here. i., No breakdown by county of client characteristics is available for this clientele. State Services for Crippled Children also provides follow-up services to assist families in obtaining needed services and to assure continuity of _J recommended care. The Child Development Clinic at the University of Iowa provides diagnos- tic evaluation, medical follow-up, short-term counseling, psychological services, nursing consultation, and dental services to children up to 18 years of age I with developmental problems. Types of assessment and evaluation include medi- , cal, speech and hearing, educational, and social service needs. ..11 The clinic served 334 Iowa residents during 1977. The majority of these were between 5 and 12 years of age (669). Most were male (689). About J409 of all clients resided in metropolitan areas of the state, while about one-quarter lived in small towns and one-third in rural Iowa. Ten Johnson County residents were served during this time. - University of Iowa Speech and Hearing Clinic (Wendell Johnson) provides i outpatient evaluation and consultation services for children and adults with speech, language, and/or hearing problems, as well as day clinic habilitation or rehabilitation services for such children and adults who are able to come to the clinic for these services. A summer residential program is held for children with speech, language, hearing, and/or reading problems. The clinic .._: is the service program of the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at the University of Iowa. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES ;40I14ES rl g+ Grant Wood Area Education Agency (AEA) provides a number of special educational and related services to pre-school and school -aged children with physical or learning disabilities in aseven-county area, including Johnson ¢ County. The area served by Grant Wood AEA is designated as Area 10 of 15 �I such areas in Iowa created by the Iowa Legislature �n 1975, as part of Senate File 1163. Services provided by Grant Wood AEA include consultation and education r1 in regard to vision and hearing problems, services for hospitalized and home- bound students, school , psychologist services, school social work services, II e special education consultantants' services, a child evaluation clnic, and special educational media services provided by a specialist. The AEA conducts speech and hearing screeningand t provides therapies for those with speech, hearing, and language difficulties for the early childhood population as well .1. as for school -aged children and youth. The AEA also provides special edu- cational services through itinerant teachers for those with hearing problems. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES W -20- A E The Speech and Hearing Clinic served a total of 233 Johnson County aI :+ clients during 1977. The clinic has noted the an increasing number of per- sons from Johnson County are being served here. No breakdown of client w� h characteristics is available. -� ,a EDUCATIONAL SERVICES :a Special educational services are provided to Johnson County residents i by the following: •Grant Wood Area Education Agency ;. •Nelson Adult Center ti 'i •Nelson Developmental Center - School Year Program 5 - Summer Program 1 •University Hospital School 1 The following agencies also provide special educational services to Johnson e County residents but are listed elsewhere: *Glenwood State Hospital School p (see Residential Services, p. 26) rl g+ Grant Wood Area Education Agency (AEA) provides a number of special educational and related services to pre-school and school -aged children with physical or learning disabilities in aseven-county area, including Johnson ¢ County. The area served by Grant Wood AEA is designated as Area 10 of 15 �I such areas in Iowa created by the Iowa Legislature �n 1975, as part of Senate File 1163. Services provided by Grant Wood AEA include consultation and education r1 in regard to vision and hearing problems, services for hospitalized and home- bound students, school , psychologist services, school social work services, II e special education consultantants' services, a child evaluation clnic, and special educational media services provided by a specialist. The AEA conducts speech and hearing screeningand t provides therapies for those with speech, hearing, and language difficulties for the early childhood population as well .1. as for school -aged children and youth. The AEA also provides special edu- cational services through itinerant teachers for those with hearing problems. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 -21- The services of the AEA are available to all school -aged children in all school districts in Johnson County. This population includes some 9,500 students in the Iowa City and Clear Creek Community School Districts, as well as students in the other school districts which are entirely or partially in Johnson County. Approximately 600 students with handicapping conditions have been identified in the Iowa City School District, as well as 195 students with speech and language difficulties. In regard to the phasing of University Hospital School Day Program classes into the public schools (see University Hospital School, p. 22), two of the classes have been transferred into Iowa City schools this year. Plans for further transfer of classes are in progress and should be com- pleted in the near future. Nelson Adult Center, a program of Systems Unlimited, provides a variety of activities for the severely and profoundly retarded through its day program. These include recreational activities, socialization skills, academic and preacademic skills, prevocational skills, homemaking, and a variety of arts and crafts. Transportation to and from the center is pro- vided free of charge. Clients of the center must be referred through the Department of Social Services. At the present time, 22 clients are being served. Of these, 738 are female. Clients are divided nearly evenly between these age groups: under 25 years, 25 to 35 years, and 36 to 59 years. Nearly half of the clients being served reside at the Johnson County Care Facility (458), while the remainder live in the Iowa City-Coralville area. Nelson Developmental Center provides special educational services to the severely and profoundly mentally retarded from birth through age 21. Both the School Year and Summer programs are administered by Grant Wood Area Education Agency. The School Year program provides special education in the areas of self-care, communication, sensory -motor development, socialization skills, cognitive development, and pre -vocational experience. Three classes are offered through schools in the Iowa City School District, according to three levels of student ability. During the 1977-78 school year, 18 clients were MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES -22 - served by the program. Of these, about one-third were under age seven, one- third were of primary school age (7-11 years), and one-third were adolescent (11-21 years). Over half of the clients were in foster care (56%). About one- third lived with their natural families in Iowa City and 11% with natural families in West Branch. The Nelson Summer Program is sponsored by the Johnson County Associ- ation for Retarded Citizens and is administered by Grant Wood Area Education Agency as a continuation of services provided throughout the regular school year. In addition to maintaining and improving skills development, the Summer Program provides recreational activities and field trips for its clients. Recreational activities are coordinated with the Special Populations Involvement program (SPI) at the Iowa City Recreational Center. Transportation for the program is contracted with Systems Unlimited. The program provided services to 31 Johnson County clients through five classes during the Summer of 1977. Of these clients, slightly over half (55%) were male. Client ages ranged from 2 to 16 years, with 5 -year-olds being represented more frequently than any other age group (29% of all clients). Nearly three-fourths of the clients served had been diagnosed as severely mentally retarded. Several of the clients had multiply handicapping con- ditions. Of those served, 616 qualified for Title XX monies. University Hospital School provides special education services and related services to trainable level mentally retarded persons from birth to 21 years of age. A variety of therapeutic techniques are used, including family therapy, recreational therapy and music therapy, as well as physical and occupational therapies. A summer field campus program and prevocational workshops for adolescents are conducted each year. Placements in the school are made in cooperation with Grant Wood Area Education Agency (AEA), follow- ing evaluation by the school's outpatient clinic. Initial contact with the Hospital School should be made through the Grant Wood AEA. The University Hospital School's special educational and evaluational services are offered through three programs. The Residential Program and the Outpatient Program serve the State of Iowa, while the Day Program serves Iowa City and the surrounding area. The Residential Program affords out - of -county residents a living situation from which they can take advantage of other Hospital School services and related services in the community. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I401NE5 -23- Only in rare cases are Johnson County residents served through the Residential Program, since they are able to commute to the Day Program. A total of 30 Johnson County clients received outpatient services, and 63 clients were served by the Day Program during fiscal 1978. The majority of Johnson County clients served by both programs was male (566) and between 5 and 18 years of age (756). An additional 166 were under four years of ace. The majority resided in Iowa City (906). About 546 of these clients were diagnosed as mentally retarded, while 466 had physical disabilities. The classes offered through the Day Program are in the process of being phased into schools in the Iowa City School District (see the listing for Grant Wood Area Education Agency, p.20). The Hospital School currently has three classes: one elementary, one adolescent, and one severely and pro- foundly handicapped. In addition to its special educational services, the Hospital School provides training for those interested in working with the physically or men- tally handicapped and conducts research into mentally and physically handi- capped conditions and related problems in conjunction with the University Affiliated Facilities Program (see Service Delivery System, p.13). The Shrine Equipment Pool, which loans equipment to clients of the school, is housed here. RECREATIONAL SERVICES Recreational services are provided to the disabled in Johnson County by: •Special Populations Involvement (SPI) program of the Iowa City Depart- ment of Parks and Recreation A variety of camping programs in Iowa provide summer camping exper- iences for the disabled residents of Johnson County. These are: *Camp Courage in Monticello, Iowa •Camp Shabbonee, program of Girl Scouts, Mississippi Valley Council •Camp Sunnyside, program of Easter Seal Society •Camp Albrecht Acres, program of Association of Retarded Citizens in Dubuque •Camp Wyoming, Presbyterian Youth Camp in Wyoming, Iowa. Special Populations involvement (SPI) provides activities including arts and crafts, sports, games and aquatics. Outreach activities are pro- vided at agencies, such as Goodwill Industries, Systems Unlimited, and Nelson Developmental Center, which serve the disabled. Sessions of the program MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 6101DEs -2a - include 15 -week winter and spring sessions, an 8 -week summer session, and a 10 -week fall session. Leisure counseling and planned integration of clients into regular classes and activities are also offered. About 200 Johnson County clients were served by the SPI program during 1977. Camp Shabbonee, a Girl Scout Camp which serves Johnson County, provides a camp session each summer for disabled girls. Sessions are four days in length. Currently, the camp takes only mentally handicapped girls for the special sessions. It is not equipped to serve the physically handicapped, but hopes to make provisions for this in the near future. During 1977, the camp served about 18 Johnson County girls. Camp Sunnyside, a program of the Easter Seal Society, is located mid- way between Ankeny and Des Moines. Any orthopedically handicapped resident of Iowa, at least 8 years of age, is eligible to participate in the camp ses- sions. Sessions are 12 days in length for children and six days in length for adults. A total of 20 Johnson County clients were served by Camp Sunnyside during fiscal 1978. Camp Albrecht Acres is a camp for handicapped individuals run by the Association for Retarded Citizens in Dubuque. No information on the number of Johnson County individuals served was obtainable. Camp Wyoming, located in Wyoming, Iowa, is a Presbyterian youth camp which provides one camp session for multiply -handicapped individuals each summer. No further information on the camp was obtainable. VOCATIONAL SERVICES Vocational services are provided to the disabled in Johnson County by the following: • Easter Seal Society Homebound Training and Handicraft Sales programs •Goodwill Industries of Southeast Iowa •Job Service of Iowa, Iowa City *Rehabilitation, Education and Services Branch •Oakdale Rehabilitation Center Easter Seal Society's Homebound Training and Handicraft Sales Proqrams provide services which assist the disabled individual in becoming an income- producing craftsman in his/her own home. The Homebound Training program offers five-week training sessions in a variety of crafts. The Handicraft Sales pro- gram provides an outlet for the sale of craft articles through its sales building at Camp Sunnyside and various retail stores. Individuals need not MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS-DLs 1401DEs 6W . i I -25- participate in the Homebound Training program to be eligible for the Sales program. Five Johnson County clients were served by the Handicraft Sales program and two Johnson County residents were served by Homebound Training during fiscal 1978. Goodwill Industries of southeast Iowa provides rehabilitation services, training and opportunities for personal growth for individuals with mental and/or physical handicapping conditions. The Work Adjustment Program provides training to acquire basic work habits such as attendance, punctuality, ability to accept supervision and get along with co-workers. Various training areas also provide a realistic work setting to teach job skills in janitorial, food service, office, store sales, subcontract assembly, and dock work. As part of Work Adjustment, clients receive job readiness training, placement services and follow-up after a competitive placement is accomplished. The Extended Work Experience Program provides workshop training for clients who have benefited from Work Adjustment training and are not yet ready for com- petitive placement. Clients receive counseling services, wages based on ductivity and fringe benefits. Placement services are also provided to selected individuals. The Activity Center Program helps dependent adults with severe handicapping conditions to attain an improved quality of life. Services provided include personal and social adjustment, training in basic and independent living skills, community utilization skills, basic academic skills and leisure time activities. A Transitional Program is also provided to allow selected Activity Center clients exposure to the workshop, with the eventual goal of transfer to the Work Adjust- ment Program. An Independent Living Skills service is provided to clients in all three programs. This provides personal and social adjustment and academic skills to individuals with needs in these areas. A total of 211 Johnson County clients were served by Goodwill during 1977. Most resided in Iowa City (909). Males comprised 608 of the clientele, and 608 were between 19 and 35 years of age. Half had incomes under $5,000 per year, while an additional 308 had incomes between $5,000 and $10,000 per year. Job Service of Iowa, Iowa City provides special placement and vocational counseling for handicapped individuals in Johnson County. Many of the handi- capped clients seen by Job Service are referred by Goodwill Industries or the Rehabilitation, Education and Services Branch local office. Job Service pro- vides both vocational counseling and placement services. Approximately 1,117 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111ES -26- handicapped individuals were served during fiscal 1978 and 253 job placements were provided. (It should be noted that the majority of the "handicapped" Population served by Job Service consists of individuals with mildly handi- capping conditions.) .w The Rehabilitation, Education and Services Branch (RESB) provides voca- tional rehabilitation services in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Services available include a complete medical diagnosis and vocational evaluationg (provided through the Oakdale Rehabilitation Center, see below), vocational guidance and counseling, job training in a variety of locations (schools, workshops, on-the-job, b y correspondence or tutoring), and assistance in job -seeking as well as follow-up to ensure satisfaction. Prosthetic devices, occupational tools, equipment, and business licenses are also provided, and provisions are made for maintenance and transportation while the client is undergoing vocational rehabilitation. Intensive personal adjustment and vo- cational counseling is provided both at the RESB office and at the Oakdale Rehabilitation Center. (No breakdown by county is available.) ^w 4� 11 The Oakdale Rehabilitation Center is a program of the State Rehabilitation Education and Services Branch and provides evaluation, adjustment, and pre- vocational services in conjunction with local RESB offices. It is one of three such centers in Iowa. The goal of the program is to determine the total re- habilitation needs of each client and to ready him/her for vocational training or other rehabilitation programs. The individual client usually undergoes an evaluation of a nine -week period and then is referred to the appropriate RESB field office for further assistance. 1 °( 'I °( °1 r -i RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Residential services are provided to disabled Johnson County residents by the agencies listed below: • Glenwood State Hospital School • Johnson County Care Facility • Low-income Elderly and Handicapped Housing Projects -Autumn Park, Iowa City -Coral Village, Coralville -East Side Village, Lone Tree • Systems Unlimited i -Apartment Living -Family Living -Developmental Family Living MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES _ -27- Glenwood State Hosoital School provides diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, training, instruction, care,rehabilitation, and support for mentally retarded Persons in 52 counties of Iowa including Johnson County. Application for ser- vices must be made through the Iowa Department of Social Services in the client's i ' county of residence. Services are purchased for the client with Title XX funds. During fiscal 1978, 12 Johnson County clients were served by Glenwood State Hospital School. Of these, nine were at the school in long-term residence, and three for diagnosis and evaluation or more temporary residence. Woodward j State Hospital School, which serves the balance of the State of Iowa, included ' Johnson County in its service district prior to a reorganization of the two districts. Three individuals from Johnson County have been in residence there i .� since the time before the district reorganization. The Johnson County Care Facility provides custodial residential care, rehabilitative agricultural activities, and a sheltered workshop. Clients must be Johnson County residents between the ages of 18 and 65 and ambulatory upon Jadmission. Approximately 86 mentally retarded are currently being served. Clients are about half male and half female, ranging in age from 24 to 80 years. Autumn Park Apartments, Coral Village and East Side Village provide low - rent housing for persons over 62 years of age or handicapped in some way. The complexes are served by Johnson County SEATS vans, the Congregate Meals pro- gram, and the Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County. -- Autumn Park Apartments contains 68 apartment units, Coral Village con- tains 57 units, 6 of which are designed for handicapped persons, and East Side ^j Village has 30 units. J Several additional low-income housing units for the elderly and handi- capped in Johnson County are currently under consideration. Systems Unlimited provides residential services to the disabled through three programs: 1) Supervised Independent Living, 2) Family Living (Adult Group Homes), and 3) Developmental Family Living (Children's Group Homes). The Apartment Living program for adults provides a supervised independ- ent living situation designed to assist developmentally disabled clients to reach a situation of total independent living by providing structured assis- tance in everyday living skills, in an effort to prevent inappropriate insti- tutional care. Nine Johnson County clients are being served by the program at the present time. Most are female (789) and between 25 and 35 years of age (674). MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101RE5 -z8- Developmental Family Living homes provide community-based care in a I family living situation for developmentally disabled children who cannot be �! cared for in their own homes. Currently, 14 Johnson County clients are being served by this program. Half are male, and half are female. All are between aJ five and 18 years of age, with the majority being between 13 and 18 years oldI (64%). C) RELATED SERVICES' Direct services to the handicapped are also provided by the following: 41 • Drivers License Division, Iowa Department of Transportation • Heart Association of Iowa, Northeast Division • Iowa City Public Library Services for the Homebound. • PUSH (Committee of the University of Iowa Veterans Association) • RUN (University of Iowa Handicapped Student Organization • Several Service Clubs and Organizations in Johnson County .� fI; . The Drivers License Division of the Iowa Department of Transportation provides parking sticker windshield stickers to handicapped residents of r.7� Johnson County. These are available at the Drivers License Station and the ai Johnson County Treasurer's Office. The Heart Association of Iowa, Northeast Division provides a number of F! medical services, underwrites heart research, and offers educational programs M( and informational materials concerning prevention and treatment of heart disease. Medical -related services include high blood pressure screening, stroke rehabil- itation programs, risk factor programs, school health programs, heart sound w screening, and pacemaker monitoring. Medical films and self -instructional materials concerning care and treatment of heart conditions are available through the association office. Programs and materials are available to any- one upon request. No direct aid is provided. The Iowa City Public Library provides large -type books, books by mail •^ service, and prism glasses to aid bedridden patients in reading, as well as application forms and demonstration materials for the library program of the Iowa Commission for the Blind (see Organizations serving Specific Disabilities, p. 17). rl PUSH, a committee of the University of Iowa Veterans Association, serves the University, Iowa City, Johnson County, and the surrounding area. Services 'I provided to handicapped students by the organization include adovcacy, acces- sibility studies on property for interested individuals, crisis intervention, ! Fal p'1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 6101t1E5 -29- and assistance with housing problems. Referral to appropriate community re- sources is also provided. The organization has 31 members. RUN (Restrict Us Not) is an organization of handicapped students at the University of Iowa whose purpose is to make the public aware of the rights and problems of the handicapped. The organization actively supports the removal of architectural barriers and any construction which will make the University and surrounding community more accessible to handicapped persons. Support and assistance are provided to those with specific problems, legal or non -legal, related to a handicapping condition. The organization has 30 regular student members. Several of the Service Clubs and Organizations in Johnson County pro- vide some financial assistance to disabled individuals. The Sertoma Club, for example, -has assisted people in obtaining hearing aids, and the Lions Club has helped some individuals to purchase eyeglasses. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES -30 - TABLE 6 f Population Served* Characteristics o TABLE 6-A RESIDENCE (ln Pe `-3 Rural i•. r.1,:_. Hc; ', ,_rn.l l Tow_c Johnson County SEATS 41 ­ (work Transportation _T for Handicapped: 131 � Congreyate Meals: 20.7%; Special Trips! 3.3$) 39.3 VNA of Johnson County _ 50.0+ Multiple Sclerosis sue 1.9.5 �I.7 I Easter Seal Society (:5•`' �• 12.2 I .3 U. of Ia. Child Fsych• 75•5 27.0 32.0 **Child Dev. Clinic Nelson Dev. Center - 11.0 - -School Year Prog• 33.0 - (56% residing out of natural family home) 4.3 90.3 5 4 - Univ. Hosp. School 50.0 50.0 y.1 I -Fam.+Child Train. 9D 9 -Nelson Adult cen. (45.596 from John- son County Care I Facility) _ 90.0 7.0 3.0 Goodwill Industries _ 6g.A: Camp Shabbonee Johnson County - 31.2; hospital School 1.977 or FY '7S statistics kept by *Data recorded here is based on agencies. **Refers to entire state MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES i i -31- TABLE 6-B INCOME Under $25,000 Agency $5000 $5000-9,999 $10,000-24,999 and Over DSS-Dev. Disab. Unit (956 below Title XX guidelines; 56 above) VNA of Johnson County -Disease & Disabil. 15-2061 75-806 56 - Nelson Dev. Center (61.36 Below Title XX guidelines; 38.76 above) I i Systems Unlimited -Fam. & Child. Training (85.76 below Title XX, guidelines; 14.36 above) Goodwill Industries 506 306 106 106 TABLE 6-C AGE (In Percents) Agency 0-4 5-12 13-18 19-24 25-35 36-59 60+ Johnson Co. SEATS 85 (156 between the ages of 21 and 60) VNA of Johnson County Johnson Co. ACLD Multiple Sclerosis Soc. Muscular Dyst. ASS'n. (Range from 6 to 50 years) Easter Seal Society (96 age unknown) State Services for Crippled Child. (field clinics only) 8.9 r5 (5-19) �d-29.4 (20-64) 60 (8-13)x-40 (14+) —i 3.5 115 13.3 Most 40-50 9.7 23 36.9 I 18.01 4.41(18-20) (106 age unknown) (Table 6-C cont'd.) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES Agency 0-4 -32 - TABLE 6-C AGE (Continued) 5-12 13-18 19-24 25-35 36-59 60+ Child Dev. Clinic 18. 0� 66.0 ! 16.Oi 68.0 - Nelson Dev. Center 9.7 i 71.0 19.3 Univ. Hospital School I Univ. Hosp. School 16.1 41.9 I 33.3 I 8.7 -Family & Child Training Systems Unlimited 28.6 -Apt. Living 22.0 78.0 -Pam & Child Train. 14.3 28.6 57.1 -Dev. Family Living 50.0 -Apt. Living - - I - 33.0 67.0 -Family Living - - - 64.0 27.0 9.0 - -Dev. Fam. Living - 37.7 64.3 - _ Nelson Adult Center (Range from 24 to i 80 years) Goodwill Industries - I - 15.0 40.0 20.0 125.0 - I TABLE 6-D SEX (In Percents) Agency Male Female Multiple sclerosis Soc. Most Easter Seal Society 57.1 42 9 Child Development Clinic 68.0 32.0 Nelson Development Center 54.8 45.2 Univ. Hospital School 55.9 44.1 Systems Unlimited -Family & Child Training 71.4 28.6 -Apt. Living 22.0 78.0 -Family Living 36.0 64.0 -Dev. Family Living 50.0 50.0 Nelson Adult Center 27.0 73.0 Goodwill Industries 60.0 40.0 Johnson County Care Fac. 50.0 50.0 Camp Shabbonee I 100.0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB f,EDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES -33 - UNMET NEEDS/PROBLEMS IN SERVICE DELIVERY Needs Identified Through Agency Questionnaires In February, 1978 a questionnaire was developed by the Human Services staff and sent to 21 agencies which provide services to disabled residents of Johnson County. Fifteen agencies returned the questionnaire, four provided some information but were unable to complete the questionnaire, and two were unable to provide any information. The unmet needs revealed through these responses are presented below. 1) Coordination of Services A total of 12 of the 15 responding agencies felt, seven of them strongly, that there is a need for better coordination of services for the disabled in Johnson County. 2) Legal Advice and Information on Legal Rights Five of the responding agencies felt that the disabled do not have adequate access to legal advice and information on their legal rights. Four of the respondents had no opinion, and six felt legal services to be adequate. There was a general consensus that the income guidelines of Legal Aid allow only a portion of the dis- abled to receive needed advice and other legal services. 3) Employment Opportunities Five of the respondents felt, one of them strongly, that employment opportunities for the competitively employable disabled in Johnson County are insufficient. Six had no opinion, and four felt oppor- tunities to be sufficient. 4) Special Living Arrangements The most strongly expressed need in this area was for foster home care for both adults and children with disabilities; six of seven respondents indicated that they feel the demand for such foster care exceeds the supply. Four of eight respondents felt that the demand for semi -supervised apartment living also exceeds the supply. A specific need was expressed by one respondent for short-term living arrangements within Johnson County for individuals from surrounding counties who come here to utilize services. i IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES t .. -34- 5) In -Home Health Services 'W Eight of the fifteen respondents felt, two them strongly, that there is a need to make in-home services more readily available to dis- w abled individuals. Seven had no opinion. The limitations imposed rj by financial guidelines where such are pre were mentioned as the greatest barrier to obtaining in-home services 9.1 by 4 of the respondents. Statistics on referrals indicate a low use of existing services and an inadequate knowledge of existing guidelines and available services on the part of the community. o� 6) Public Enlightenment .� Seven of the fifteen responding agencies felt, two of them strongly k'1 that the disabled suffer from discrimination in Johnson County. d Two had no opinion, and six felt that there is little or no such discrimination in the county. X1 8) Programming for Parents _ R1 Eight of fourteen respondents felt, three of them strongly, that tl. Johnson County needs additional programming to help parents over- come or lessen the effect of their child's disability. Five had no opinion, and one felt that there is no need for additional pro- gramming in this area. Lack of awareness of available services, p financial guidelines and scarcity of resources were cited as the most prevalent barriers. rj x+ 9) Additional concerns 1.1 The following additional concerns were expressed: a need for more simplification and centralized control of the service system; more v comprehensive day programming for the severely disabled adult; in- creased fiscal stability in order to better meet programming needs 11 Of clients for a longer time; a need for additional services geared toward increasing the level of independence of disabled persons after appropriate training (e.g., more extensive homemaker services other services to support the individual in his/her own home), as well as the need for services designed for the not -so -severely ~ disabled. - Needs Identified Through Meeting with Providers ^' A meeting was held on February 23, 1976 with providers of services to the disabled to discuss the results of the questionnaire returns and to m ascertain which of the identified needs they felt to be most critical in .t Johnson County. Relevant additions to the questionnaire responses are ^• presented below. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MoIMEs i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES i I -35- 1) Information on Services I There was general agreement that most of the "gaps" in services to the disabled involve the lack of use of existing facilities and programs, rather than a lack of facilities. There is little dup- lication of services in Johnson County. A better system of pro- viding information on changing programs and processes to the pub- lic is needed in order to help avoid "gaps" due to lack of current I information. 2) Accessibility of Housing and Transportation There was a general consensus that, in the area of housing, there is a need for"accessibility" to be defined as extending to the entire living area, not merely to accessibility from outside. i In the area of transportation, it was felt that buses should be modified to be accessible to those with casts, crutches, etc. Transportation to existing resources is not always available. 3) Legal Assistance There was a consensus that it is up to providers to inform clients J� of what legal advice is needed and of opportunities that are avail- able to them. There is an unfortunate lack of opportunities, how- ever, in that there is no one at Hawkeye Legal Aid, nor is there any lawyer in the area, who specializes in legal services to the handicapped. 4) Physical and Occupational Therapy a There is a need for short-term services of this kind, in order + yy that the necessity for long-term treatment may be prevented in many cases. Also, existing services are underutilized due to difficulties ,.� in publicizing within federal regulations, under -referral and a y general lack of active demand for these services. Ij 5) Employer Education, Job Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation There is a need to educate employers appropriately to the needs of j - disabled employees. Unfortunately, counselors don't have the time to undertake this properly. It was also felt that counselors may not involve employees in making decisions on job descriptions and special job needs. A third concern in this area was that there is a need for increased vocational rehabilitation services to assist the disabled with employment concerns. 6) Sheltered Employment, Day Care There was general agreement that the greatest need in the area of - sheltered employment is for a long-term,full-time program. For i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES V 1) Service Organizations } The subcommittee felt that the services provided to disabled in- dividuals, particularly children, by local service clubs and organizations may be underutilized due to lack of awareness of the availability of such assistance. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES -36- Goodwill Industries to offer such a program, more funding from the Department of Social Services would be needed. j The needs for a long-term activity center and for long-term day care were also cited. 7) Respite Care ri The need for a facility to provide short-term respite care for all ages was emphasized. It was mentioned that this type of short- term, transient -serving program is very difficult to develop. Sys- tems Unlimited has a program for crisis respite care, but it is inadequate to meet the real need. 8) Transition to Independent Living k� The greatest need in this area was felt to be that for a compre- hensive discharge planning process which would emphasize the devel- opment of independent living skills. R,4: j� 9) Public Education �f7 In regard to discrimination, it was felt that there is an increas- x ing need to develop the process of education against discrimination in the schools. This should begin in the lower grades and is felt i.,j, to be of increased importance as the disabled population is incorp- orated into the schools. 10) In -Home Support Services It was felt that more homemakers and home health aides are needed to provide this service adequately. The particular need is for a greater number of part-time people to assist clients during peak - demand times of the day. Coordination between agencies providing in-home services is also needed if demands are to be met on an _ t ongoing basis. Due to the strictness of federal guidelines, fund- ing sources other than Titles XVIII and XIX would be needed to t allow an increase in services. - Needs Identified Through Other Sources •^ The needs below were identified through subcommittee meetings, conversations with providers and consumers, and staff attendance at outside P meetings involving services to the disabled. Previous studies were also 'Y employed in assessing need but turned up no additional concerns to those 1 previously mentioned. rl 1) Service Organizations } The subcommittee felt that the services provided to disabled in- dividuals, particularly children, by local service clubs and organizations may be underutilized due to lack of awareness of the availability of such assistance. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 I J -37- 2) Companionship In addition to a need for money management assistance and legal assistance, the Association for Retarded Citizens feels that there is a need for companionship and accompaniment at activities for the disabled in Johnson County. 3) Volunteers Representatives of several agencies have expressed a need for ad- ditional volunteers to help deliver their services to prospective clients. 4) Non -Sheltered Employment A need was defined by Goodwill Industries for expansion of job opportunities in the community for the disabled. 5) Information and Referral The development of a central information and referral service, which is felt to be necessary for efficiency of service delivery in a variety of areas, would be great assistance in improving coordination of the system of services to the disabled and in recordkeeping and client monitoring. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Priority Problem GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Possible Agencies Funding Recommendation Affected Sources The following problems and recommendations relate to all of the service areas studied during the first and second years of the Human Services Planning Project. Because they relate to all areas, they will not be tailored to each individual area. However, their importance to each of the service areas should not be diminished due to this manner of presentation. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - COMMUNICATION, COORDINATION, INFORMATION Inadequate communication and coor- dination among agencies providing service results in inconsistencies, particularly in the way clients with multiple problems are handled. Delays in the provision of service and misunderstandings or disagree- ments regarding service provision may occur when two or more agencies are involved with the same client. Regular meetings among agencies have been attempted but have been less than successful. Organizing and convening such meetings re- quires staff time and effort not available from any one agency. Inadequate knowledge on the part of service providers concerning the functions and programs of agencies can result in inapprop- riate referrals or lack of referral to a needed resource. In addition to clients getting lost in the system and not finding the Agency directors and staff pro- viding similar programs or ser- vices to similar client groups should meet together on a regu- lar basis to: 1) Share information about programs. 2) Explore solutions to common problems. 3) Acquaint them with the staff of other agencies to facili- tate the referral process and increase trust levels. 4) Share information on clients within the confines of confi- dentiality. Human Service planning staff may be assigned the responsibility for calling and organizing such programs in order for them to succeed. r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MoIMES All public Johnson and private County Re - providers gional Plan - serving John- ning Commis - son County sion; State clients. and federal sources of funding should be explored. Q h GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued) Priority Problem appropriate services, service pro- vision is often carried out without consulting other agencies which pro- vide similar or complementary ser- vices. The result is that services are delivered with less than optimal efficiency and effectiveness. DATA ON CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS Information on client character- istics (e.g., age, race, sex, in- come, residence and problems pre- sented) is not available at the present time through many agencies As a consequence, it is difficult to assess portions of the popu- lation which may be inadequately served and for which programs should be developed. Agencies Recommendation Affected These agency sessions might be used to address many of the spe- cific recommendations found in each of the profiles. Assessment of data requirements All public is needed by 1) agencies to and private assess existing programs and not -for -pro - 2) funding bodies to make allo- fit agencies cation decisions based on commun- providing ity need. A common data collec- service to tion and retrieval system should Johnson Coun- be developed which would place ty, United minimum demands on agency staff Way time and be economical. Funding agencies should make inquiries into systems of evaluation used for services. Accountability should be emphasized. The Human Services planning staff should be available to coordinate the de- velopment of this effort. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES Possible Funding Sources Johnson County Re- gional Plan- ning Commis- sion, City, County, United Way; State and federal fund- ing sources should also be explored. Priority Problem GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued) Recommendation Possible Agencies Funding Affected Sources FUNDING General revenue sharing funds should be considered as a possible funding source for many of the recommendations. Wherever possible, recommendations should be met by agencies already in existence. This may involve coordination of existing services, addition of a new program or program component to an existing agency, or shifting the focus of a current program to meet an identified need. It is recommended that a new agency be established in response to an unmet need only when the efforts of existing agencies have failed or when it has been satisfactorily determined that it is not feasible for an identified need to be met through such efforts alone. This approach will help ensure that additional costs are minimized and fragmentation of services avoided. HUMAN SERVICES SUPPORT NETWORK A continuing program to provide support and assistance to local human service agencies has been proposed by the Program Development Subcommittee of this project (December, 1978). This,program would assist in the areas of coordination of agency services and data collection (see preceding Recommendations in this section). It would also provide for joint program and budget review by local funders of human service programs. (See Proposed Program for Implementation of a Human Services Support Network for further detail.) It is recommended that local funding bodies share the cost of providing this support network and that they require participation in this process by human service agencies applying for funding locally. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIRES A 1 Priority Problem 1, INFORMATION/EDUCATION a".information on Services Disabled individuals and their families may not have access to existing resources due to a lack of knowledge that such resources exist. A better system of dis- seminating such information to these individuals is needed. RECOMMENDATIONS b.Public Education Disabled individuals suffer from discrimination due to a lack of understanding of the nature and effects of their specific disabl- ing condition on the part of others. This situation causes discomfort to both parties involved and may result in unfair or unequal treatment of the disabled person. Recommendation Several possibilities for dis- seminating information on ser- vices are suggested: 1) An informational brochure, such as that recently developed on youth services, might be pre- pared for services to the dis- abled and distributed through the schools and relevant agencies 2) The Press Citizen might be encouraged to run a series of articles focusing on services available to disabled persons. 3) Relevant agencies might be encouraged to use public service announcements on radio and tele- vision to make the public aware of their services. Agencies Affected All local agencies providing services to persons with dis- abilities in John- son Co., Johnson Co. Reg. Planning Comm. Several of the other recommends- Grant Wood tions in this profile (on advocacy, AEA, School information on services, coordina- Districts tion) might help better the pub- in Johnson lic's understanding of the effects County; of specific disabling conditions. Local agen- In addition, the schools should cies serv- provide opportunities for all disabled students to learn about and persons PIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDIrrEs Possible Funding Sources 1) A grant for this could be applied for by a coordinating agency (e.g., Ass'n for Ret- tarded Citizens, Johnson Co. Reg - Planning Comm.) 2), 3) Minimal or no additional ,p funding required. Absorb in Dept. of Public in- struction bud- geting of fund through School Districts in Johnson County. Priority Problem Recommendation Possible Agencies Funding Affected Sources Public Education (cont'd) understand the different needs (See list - and difficulties experienced ing in Ap- by persons with handicapping pendix 3) conditions. This has been done by individual teachers but not by the schools as a whole. c,Employment/Job Counseling Employers are often unaware of the Programs might be organized Public and Job Service needs of handicapped employees. through local unions to educate private sec- of Iowa The consequence may be that em- employers and fellow workers to for employ- Dept. of Public ployees are not provided the oppor- the needs of the disabled. ers, local Instruction tunity to perform in accordance unions, Job i with their abilities and to par- The job development program being Service of a ticipate as fully as they might done by Goodwill Industries might Iowa, Good - N on the job. Job counselors often be used as an example in helping will Indust - do not have time or lack sufficient to educate employers and job ries, Reha- understanding of handicapping con- counselors to the specific em- bilitation, ditions and, thus, are not ade- ployment needs of disabled persons. Education, quetly concerned with the need to and Services involve handicapped.job appli- Branch cants in making decisions on job descriptions and special job needs. 2. COORDINATION Service clubs and organizations should be encouraged by coor- dination agencies to invite local service providers to their meet- ings to provide information about these programs 4F Y,) LbAY2 J<tMt .� �• •• •.•. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES Ido INES i RECOMMENDATIONS Priority Problem a.Discharge Planning There is currently no comprehensive discharge planning process for han- dicapped individuals moving from a situation of more sheltered living to one of greater independence. There is a need for a process to foster the development of indepen- dent living skills and to aid in the transitional period. b.Physical and Occupational Thera Existing services for physical and occupational therapy are under utilized due to unawareness that these services exist, resulting in part from limitabions in advertis- ing within federal regulations. This situation can result in indi- viduals not receiving the short- term therapies which may be crucial in preventing the neces- sity of long-term treatment. Vi Recommendation A mechanism should be established which would assure that those in- dividuals moving to semi-indepen- dent or independent living situa- tions are put in touch with sup - Prot services in the community. This process should also involve regular monitoring to assure that the individual's changing needs are met. Service providers should meet to determine which agency or agencies would be best able to take on responsibility for coordinating this service. Education of providers is needed, to make them aware of existing programs for physical and occu- pational therapy and of the po- tential benefits of such thera- pies to their clients. The interagency meetings recommended under Coordination are suggested as a means to provide this edu- cation. MICROFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES Possible Agencies Funding Affected Sources All agen- Developmental cies serving disabilities individuals Grants, Title with disabil- XIX, and Ti- ities in tle XX should Johnson Coun- be explored ty (See list- as sources of ing in Appen- funding. dix 3) All local These services agencies should pay for providing themselves. Co - services ordinative and to indi- legal services viduals could develop with dis- programs for abilities education as in Johnson part of staff County functions; ex - (See list- isting funding ing in sources should Appendix 3.) allow for de- velopment of an educational function as an integral part of services they fund. RECOMMENDATIONS Priority Problem Recommendation Agencies Affected Possible Funding Sources 3. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES a.In-Home Health -Related Services In-home services are not accessible An integrated in-home services Visiting The existing to all disabled individuals who program (providing therapy, so- Nurse Ass'n coverage of could benefit from them Insuf- cial work services, chore ser- of Johnson support pay- - ficient staff capabilities; finan- vices, and nursing care) is County, ment sources cial guidelines, where such exist; needed to help assure that these Johnson should be lack of inter -agency coordination; services are accessible to all County Soc- broadened and lack of public knowledge about who need them. Studies have ial Services (e.g., Title existing services are barriers. found that such "umbrella Johnson XIX, Title XX) In regard to staffing, there is a agencies" are more cost effec- Council on Funding of particular need for a greater num- tive, ensure that more people Aging: in-home and ber of part-time staff to assist receive needed services, and residential individuals at peak detimes increase communication between alternatives , morn- of the day and week (e.g., providers than would otherwise P would be less ings, evenings, weekends). be the case. costly than • the institu- Some means of recruiting suffi- The availability of residential tional alter- cient part-time staff, willing to care, as an interim source of natives cur - work the irregular hours required, care between in-home support and rently being is needed. This might be done placement in an institution, used. through the services of volun- should be increased. teers if a way were found to in- crease the incentives and ensure ' reliability of service (see d. Volunteers, below). MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111ES I Priority 1 Problem SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (cont'd) b.Respite Care Existing programs for short-term respite care are inadequate to meet the need for this service in John- son County. This service enables parents or guardians to take a vacation from or to be assured of care for their child or charge in the event of an emergency. c.Day Care Present problems for day care for the disabled in Johnson County are not sufficient to meet the need for such care for all ages on a long- term basis. This*can cause comp- lications to the parent or guardian in arranging for care during day- time hours if he or she must be at work or meet other obligations. RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation Existing programs for respite care in Johnson County should be expanded to meet the needs of all disabled persons and their fami- lies. Agencies currently involved in the provision of such care should meet to determine the best means for expanding these services. More options for day care should be made available to families of disabled persons. It should be determined whether existing pro- grams can be or need to be ex- panded. Some less severely disabled child- ren may be appropriately "main- streamed" to childcare facilities. Childcare providers should meet with agencies serving the dis- abled to determine the feasibility of such an approach. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Possible Agencies Funding Affected Sources Nelson Alternative Adult Cen- uses of existing ter, Systems funding sources Unlimited, (e.g., Title XIX, Nelson De- Title XX). velopmental Center, Grant Wood AEA, Johnson County Ass'n for Retarded i Citizens ut Nelson De- Alternative velopment uses of exist - Center, Nel- ing funding son Adult sources Center, (e.g., Title Grant Wood XIX, Title XX). AEA, 4 C's Childcare Centers in Johnson County Priority Problem RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation Possible Agencies Funding Affected Sources d. Volunteers Several agencies have expressed the A better system for recruiting All agencies VSB need for additional volunteers to and maintaining volunteers, which serving the assure delivery of their services to would provide adequate incentives, disabled in all those who need them. It is dif- is needed. Johnson County £icult to recruit reliable volunteers (See listing due to the difficult of providing Agencies who are able to use volun- g y P g teers to assist in delivering in Appendix 3.) adequate incentives for them. Volun- services should meet to deter - assist are needed, for example to assist with service delivery .in gen- mine how to best provide these eral, to help meet needs for in-home incentives and help assure a services, peak demand times, and to reliable volunteer program. provide companionship for handicapped An effective incentive might be persons. They often don't fully to include volunteers in policy - realize that the service they are to making and as members of boards provide is equally important as those of directors. provided by paid staff. e.Legal Advice and Advocacy There is no one, either at Hawkeye Some means for providing informa- Hawkeye Le- May not re - Legal services or elsewhere in John- tion on rights, advice in legal gal Services, quire much son County, who specializes in legal matters related to a disability, private at- additional services to the handicapped. There and advocacy in such matters should torneys, funding, is a particular need for someone to be provided, either through Hawkeye Johnson Co. only minimal act as an advocate for all handicap- Legal Services or another designat- Ass'n for support ped persons, to help assure that ed agency. This might be'done by Retarded funds for they receive needed services and insuring that there is someone on Citizens, workshops that they are treated fairly, in ac- the staff who specializes in legal Johnson Co. and train- cordance with their rights and abil- rights and advocacy for persons Ass'n for ing; this ities. with disabilities. It is recom- Children could be mended that this individual be with provided Irrrrrrrrl� M• IAw" MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES P�t t+..i r --^ti i-..... RECOMMENDATIONS Possible Priority problem Agencies Funding Recommendation Affected Sources Legal Advice and Advocate (cont'd) 4• SELF-SUFFICIENCY a.Livinq Arrangements semi -supervised apartment living opportunitiesare not sufficient to meet the current demand. The Visiting Nurse Association has clients that could be more inde- pendent if semi -supervised liv- ing were available to them. These individuals have congeni- tal physical disabilities and require assistance to enable them to get to necessary resour- ces, as well as needing 24-hour live-in management so that some- one is immediately available in case of need. % Low-income elder- ly and handicapped housing pro- jects are filled to capacity. The demand for foster care of dis- abled individuals presently ex- ceeds the number of possible place- ments. assigned theresponsibilityfor Learning providing in-service training Disabil- on legal rights to staff of agen- ities cies serving persons with dis- abilities. Expansion of the number of semi - supervised living arrangements available to those needing them through development of a greater number of low-income or similar housing units in the area. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIIICS through client fees according to ability to pay, agency fees for work- shops, grants- in-aid from agencies in- volved. J i Systems Un- Iowa Dept. of ! limited, Social Services, Johnson Coun- Dept. of HUD. ty Social Services, Ci- ties in John- son County i Priority Problem b.Accessibilit The definition of housing acces- sibility is limited to accessi- bility from outside and does not require that the interior be free of architectural barriers. There is a need to broaden this defini- tion to include the interior of the building. Agencies Recommendation Affected The legal definition of acces- Legislative sibility should be modified to bodies include the interiors of (State of buildings. Iowa, John- son County, cities in Johnson County. Possible Funding Sources Legislative bodies (see agencies affected) Public transportation is inacces- Stairs should be modified to Ia. City Tran- City of sible to both permanently and allow .access to'those with casts, sit System, Iowa City, temporarily physically handi- crutches, braces, etc. Coralville City of capped persons due to stairs which Transit Sys- coralville, m may have a steep access from the tem, Univ. of University ground level. Ia. (CAMBUS) of Iowa c.Employment Opportunities Job opportunities for the competi- tively employable disabled are in- sufficient to -meet demand. d.Sheltered Emolovment Expansion of such opportunities might be facilitated in conjunc- tion with an employer education program. '(See Employment/Job Counseling, p. 2.) A long-term, full-time program for Specific needs and costs for ex - sheltered employment is needed in panding Goodwill Industries' order to serve the occupational needs capabilities to include such a of clients and to better prepare program should be expolored and those who may become competitively the best means, for funding pursued, employable for participation in the work force. Such a program is not possible at present due to funding H constraints. i. .7 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES Job Service Job Service of Iowa, Pub- of Iowa, lic and Pri- Dept. of vate Employ- Public In- ers, Goodwill struction Industries of S.E. Iowa, RESB Goodwill Indus- tries of S.E. Iowa APPENDIX 1 iw Definitions of the Most Common Developmental Disabilities* E I� MENTAL RETARDATION: Subaverage general intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period and is associated with im- pairment in adaptive behavior, (e.g., maturation, learning, and social I adjustment). I .J .J I 1 Educable Mentally Retarded (mild retardation): Mentally retarded indi- viduals who are incapable of meaningful achievements in traditional academic subjects, but who are capable of profiting from programs of training in self-care, social and simple job or vocational skills. Also used to refer to that group of mentally retarded obtaining IQ scores from 25 or 30 to 50. AUTISM: A condition denoting a language defect which is thought to be due to a defect in a person's ability to use and analyze his auditory and visual input. CEREBRAL PALSY: A defect of movement due to brain damage. *Definitions developed by the American Association on Mental Deficiency. r - WCROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401RES Custodial Mentally Retarded (severe or profound retardation): Mentally retarded individuals who are not able to care for themselves and whose 1-f disabilities are so severe that they are incapable of profiting from community -oriented training or educatation programs. w �.} Trainable Mentally Retarded (moderately retarded): Mentally retarded individuals who are capable of making some gains in traditional academic subjects such as reading and arithmetic. Also used to refer to those �= mentally retarded children who may be expected to maintain themselves (' independently in the community as adults, or to that group of mentally retarded obtaining IQ scores between 50 and 80. I .J .J I 1 Educable Mentally Retarded (mild retardation): Mentally retarded indi- viduals who are incapable of meaningful achievements in traditional academic subjects, but who are capable of profiting from programs of training in self-care, social and simple job or vocational skills. Also used to refer to that group of mentally retarded obtaining IQ scores from 25 or 30 to 50. AUTISM: A condition denoting a language defect which is thought to be due to a defect in a person's ability to use and analyze his auditory and visual input. CEREBRAL PALSY: A defect of movement due to brain damage. *Definitions developed by the American Association on Mental Deficiency. r - WCROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401RES APPENDIX 2 Service Needs of the Disabled Population (Adapted from the State of Iowa Plan for Developmental Disabilities - FY '78) 7 DIRECT SERVICE NEEDS i -� RESIDENTIAL SERVICES -' Domiciliary Care -' Provision of out -of -home living quarters personal care, _ and supervision for those disabled individuals needing care 24 hours a day. May be provided in nursing homes, ._� foster homes, or other residential facilities. Special Living Arranqements Provision of living quarters for disabled persons who require some supervision, to a degree less than that provided through domiciliary care. These services are geared to those disabled persons that can leave their residence for work, recreation, etc. and must include at least counseling and leisure time activities. Respite Care Provision of short-term, 24-hour residential care for all ages and types of disabilities. This service can be Provided in a variety of settings and can be used in a crisis situation to alleviate the family of its daily responsibility of care and/or to allow the client to be away from his/her usual environment. The service can be used in a crisis situation or as a preventative measure. DAY PROGRAMS Day Care Comprehensive and coordinated sets of activities provid- ing personal care and other services to disabled individ- uals of all ages outside the home during a portion of a 24- hour day. A variety of creative, social, physical, and learning activities organized as developmental services for children or activity programs for adults is included. Education Services Provision of a structured learning experience for disabled persons based on appropriate evaluation through the use of a varied curriculum of practical subjects. Designed to develop the client's ability to learn and acquire useful MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t10114ES APPENDIX 2 (cont'd) DAY PROGRAMS (cont'd) Education Services (cont'd) knowledge and basic skills, also to improve the ability to apply them to everyday living. Includes development of self-help skills and acquisition of pre -vocational and vocational skills suited to a specific needs and abilities of each client. Traininq Services Instruction for disabled individuals of all ages in formal and informal activities designed to: (1) develop skills in performing activities of daily living, (2) enhance emo- tional, personal, and social development, (3) provide experiences related to the acquisition of positive self- concept and a desire to learn, (4) provide experience in gaining useful occupational and pre -vocational skills. Sheltered Emolovment Provision of activities involving work evaluation, work adjustment, occupational skill training, and paid part- time or full-time employment, for those disabled persons who cannot be readily absorbed into the labor market because of their disability(ies). SUPPORT SERVICE NEEDS SERVICES Diagnosis Provision of coordinated services, including but not limited to psychological services, social services, medical services, and other services necessary to deter- mine the presence of disability and its cause and com- plications. Evaluation The systematic appraisal of pertinent physical, psycho- logical, social, economic, environmental, educational, and other factors in the lives of the disabled individual and his/her family to: (1) determine the extent to which the disability limits daily living and work activities, (2) determine if the disabling condition can be removed, corrected, or minimized by services, (3) determine the nature and scope of the service to be provided, (4) select service objectives which are commensurate with the disabled MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIORlES k:i APPENDIX 2 (cont'd) IDENTIFICATION SERVICES (cont'd) Evaluation (cont'd) individual's interest, capacities, and limitations, and (5) devise an individualized program of action to be followed at intervals by periodic appraisals. Information and Referral Provision of an up-to-date listing of all appropriate re- sources, which can be made available and quickly accessible to professional persons and agencies serving the disabled and their families, so that they can refer them to the needed, appropriate and most readily available resources. The service should also be available directly to the dis- abled individual to provide information on available services. ICASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Counseling Provision of professional guidance to assist the disabled individual and family to understand their capacities and limitations, to set goals (short and long range) including vocational, and to solve problems interfering with the disabled individual's participation in needed services. Protective and Other Social and Socio -Legal Services Provision of a system of social, legal, and other appro- priate services which assist developmentally disabled individuals who are unable to manage their own resources -' or to protect themselves from neglect, exploitation, or hazardous situations without assistance and to help them exercise ther rights and to enforce those rights where needed. Follow -Along Establishment and maintenance of a counseling relation- ship on a life-long basis with disabled individuals and their families, for the purpose of assuring that antici- pated changes in needs arising from crisis are recognized and met. TREATMENT SERVICES Provision of interventions which halt, control, or re- verse processes which cause, aggravate, or complicate j disabilities. The interventions may include treatments such as surgical procedures, dietary controls, chemo- therapy, speech therapy, behavior modification, physical MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES b101I7ES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140IRE5 APPENDIX 2 (cont'd) TREAT14ENT SERVICES (cont'd) j therapy, nursing, occupational therapy, psycho therapy, psychiatric treatment, positioning therapy, dentistry, and others as indicated by the needs of the individual being treated. e.a FAMILY PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES :I Recreation F:I Provision of planned and supervised activities for all disabled individuals using existing resources where possible. The activities should be designed to: (1) help meet specific individual therapeutic needs in self- expression, social interaction, and entertainment, (2) Il develop skills and interests leading to enjoyable and constructive use of leisure time, and (3) improve the uq general well-being of the individual. rl S' Personal Care ` nt x- Provision of daily supportive and training services de- a signed to maintain the health and well-being of the dis- abled individual, to prevent regression and/or complica- tions. Must be provided in conjuction with one or more other appropriate services and available on a 24-hour -- z; basis, if needed. It includes, but is not limited to, such services as food preparations, personal hygiene, ?! grooming, stimulation, homemaker and chore services. ii ;1 Transportation{. i9 Provision of necessary travel and related costs in con- ri nection with transporting disabled individuals and, - where necessary, members of their families to and from places where they are receiving essential services. May L: also include taking services to the homebound, as well as ii the delivery of raw materials and the pickup of the finished product from homebound industries where indi- cated. ' RELATED SERVICES . Related Services _ Provision of information of a general nature related to disabilities to doctors, lawyers, other professionals and agencies, governmental bodies, funding sources and the '+ general public. This can be done by way of the media, adult education programs, churches and volunteers, etc. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140IRE5 APPENDIX 2 (cont'd) RELATED SERVICES (cont'd) Advocacy Assisting, as a friend, a disabled individual or group to receive the services needed, seeing to it that the system responds to those needs, and standing up and fighting if it doesn't. The advocate may also provide companionship, friendly advice and assistance with or- dinary daily needs. This may be done in several ways, on a one-to-one basis, on a problem -solving basis, or on an organizational basis. The advocate can also deal with community education wherever possible. Research and Training In regard to the causes and complications of a particular disability or disabilities, and/or in regard to services and needs of disabled individuals. Financial Assistance Provision of assistance to disabled clients and their families in securing the funds necessary to meet their service needs. This would include assistance in applying for SSI and SSA, Social Security, Medicaid, financial counseling, money management, or provision of a subsidy to the family to help maintain the person in the natural home when that is possible. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES M01NE5 APPENDIX 3 AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES k JOHNSON COUNTY AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED ELIGIBILITY FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING CLIENTS SERVED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM Johnson County Service eligibility None Public (Iowa Department Developmental Disabil- Iowa Department of Social Services per federal and state of Social Services)/ ities Unit - 150 to - Johnson County guidelines. Title XX 200 clients. (FY -78) Iowa City Title %IX Adult Service Unit - 2 clients. (FY'78) Johnson County Association Johnson County Retarded individuals Membership dues (see Private, not-for-profit Family Support - for Retarded Citizens and their families. ARC listing under United way Approx. 15 families -Family Support Program Organizations Serving Contributions (1977) Specific Disabilities) -"Friends" Program Due$ "Friends" -new program IOWA City Johnson County SEATS Johnson County Service designed for $.50/cider donation Public (Johnson County) 700-800 clients: Iowa City elderly (over 60) and one-way in Johnson J.C. Board of Supervisors 25,815 one-way riders handicapped, County] Iowa City (1/1/78-11/30/78) $.15/rider donation Coralville for Cong. Meals University Heights (Iowa City) CETA ' $.10/rider donation IDOT • for Cong. Meals Heritage Agency on Aging (Lone Tree) (Title III b Title VIII RESB IDSS (75% reimbursement for Goodwill riders) Iowa Department of Reve- nue (Gas Tax Reimb.) Donations (riders and service groups) (1978) Social Security Administra- tion Johnson, Washington Counties Retired, survivors, blind, disabled, SSI None Public (U.S. Department of HEW) 500+ clients (7/l/77 - 6/30/78) Iowa City Medicare MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES APPENDIX 3 (cont'd) AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES I JOHNSON COUNTY ELIGIBILITY FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING CLIENTS SERVED AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED _ SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM (cont -d.) Iowa Sea University Hospital N/A Public (Stats Board of Objectives State-wide (7/1/77servic7B) for University at of Iowa Affiliated Facilities Stats of School (Education Ser- Regents)/ Funded through University Direct service 'Program Services) of Iowa 300 out-patient eval- Iowa City (1977-78) uations 100 out-patient com- prehensive treatment plans. 120 in-patient treat- ment. 75 Individual Program Plana. 50 parental counselin • sessions related to above services. My developmentally Sliding scala dater- not-for-profit/ 14 families at present Family s Child Training Johnson County disabled person and mined by Department State Foster Cara 954 State (Program of Byars= Un- his/her family or fos- of Social Services. Johnson County Sl limited) .. Iowa City ter family. Anyone needing nursing Health promotion, Private, not-for-profit/ Disease s Disabilitie 7,813 Visiting Nureo Association Johnson County currently no fees; Disease 6 Disabilities 765 clients - of Johnson County care (not 24-hour caro) for health problem, direct nursing care Patient Fees 8.3% unite of service Iowa City health counseling. has eliding scale. Health Dept. 977) In1Home Health Promo - United 21.2% Medicare 10.7% tion and Counseling Medicaid 3.6% 685 cliental 4,438 • Amer. Canc.Soc. 2.4% units of cervica Insurance .9% (1977) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES APPENDIX 3 (cont'd) AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES N JOHNSON COUNTY AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED ELIGIBILITY FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING CLIENTS SERVED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM (cont'd) University of.Iowa Office of University of Iowa Any handicapped person None for most Service Public (State Board of Bionic Bus -20 regular Services to the Handicapped Community utilizing the services Regents)/ users; 15 temporary Iowa City at the University of University of Iowa (1977-78 school year) Iowa, 100% (1977-78) 20% increase expected - during 1978-79 300 identified dis- abled on campus. Iowa State Services for Crippled Children (see . Diagnostic and Evaluative , Services) University Hospital School (see Educational Services) University of Iowa Child Development Clinic (see Diagnostic and Evaluative . Services) University of Iowa Speech and Hearing Clinic (see Diagnostic and Evaluative Services) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES I .� APPENDIX AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY i i f I i 1 I� i I i i I Ia :1 im•I k� eO 1� .Iwaea:i � ..�.., � �� ...r.,.J �-*..� i-�-"�1 F,a*-I �,•.J i -.+.+I -- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 JOHNSON COUNTY AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED ELIGIBILITY FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING CLIENTS SERVED ORGANIZATIONS SERVING State of Iowa Individuals and families None; film rental Private, not-for-profit/ Unavailable SPECIFIC DISABILITIES Epilepsy Association of Iowa Iowa City with epilepsy; individ- charge $5.00. Developmental Disabilities uals and groups diesirinc grant allocated through information on epilepsy. association at national level. Donations Johnson.County Association Johnson County All persons interested None Private, not-for-profit/ 50 families served di - for Children with Learn- in the welfare of child- Donations rectly (1977-78 ing Disabilities ren with learning die- school year) Iowa City abilities. Advocacy for all learning disabled • children. Johnson County Association Johnson County Parents, professionals, Membership dues; See specific programs; Direct Services - for Retarded Citizens • citizens concerned about $7/family, Family Support, "Friends" About 100 (1976) Iowa City the welfare of retarded $5/individual, (Service Delivery System) Advocacy - All Retard - Nelson Adult Center persons. $12/organization. ed Citizens of John - (Educational Services) son County. Private, not-for-profit/ Multiple Sclerosis Society, Johnson County and Any person with multiple None About 70 Clients Johnson County neighboring counties sclerosis, regardless Donations (1977) Iowa City without Society chap- of age, color, or finan- Grants ter. cial statue. Iowa Commission for the State of Iowa/Ceder, Any person who meats None Private, not-for-profit/ About 450 per year. Blind Johnson, Clinton, legal definition for State of Iowa Des Moines/ Linn, Jones, Scott blindness. Federal Government Cedar Rapids Counties. Donations i i f I i 1 I� i I i i I Ia :1 im•I k� eO 1� .Iwaea:i � ..�.., � �� ...r.,.J �-*..� i-�-"�1 F,a*-I �,•.J i -.+.+I -- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES APPENDIX 3 AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY ( AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED ELIGIBILITYM FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING JOHNSON COUNTY CLIENTS URf,ANZZATiONS SERVING SERVED . SPECIFIC DISABILITIES (cont'd) March of Dimes, HaWkeye Southeastern Iowa Anyone With a birth do- None Chapter fact or polio may app apply. Private, not-for-profit/ Patient Aid - 3 to 5 Cedar Rapids Donations clients/year Research 6 Public Education available to everyone. Muscular Dystrophy Associ- From Mason City to Persons With many y t ypes None Xeokek (does not in- of muscular dystrophy Private, not-for-profit/ 30 clients (1977)- Cedar Rapids elude Quad Cities or or a related Donations Clinton). neuro - muscular disease who are referred by phy- sician. United Cerebral Palsy Linn County (desig- N.A. ' Cedar Rapids nated to serve nine- None Private, not-for-profit/ None directly county area but pre- Donations sently unable to Provide more than referral for any but ' Linn County. Easter Seal Society - Home Southeastern Iowa Any Orthopedically None Services Program (21 counters) handicapped person Private, not-for-profit/ 86 clients (9/1/77- Washington, Donations 8/31/78) Grants MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40I11ES APPENDI% 3 AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED ELIGIBILITY FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING q JOHNSON COUNTY CLIENTS SERVED DIAGNOSTIC AND EVALUATIVE SERVICES Child Psychiatry Service State of Iowa and Referrals taken for Depend on basis of ad- Public (State Board of 99 clients (9/1/77- (U of I Hospitals G surrounding states, children ages 2 to 15 ministration: Private Regents)/ 9/1/78) Clinics) years. full pay; Clinical pa- State, Iowa City pers-reduced rater Federal funding State Psychiatric Hospital Papers - client does not pay. Iowa Any child under the age None for case -finding, Public (State Board of Mobile Field Clinics - Iowa State Services for State of 21 who is in diagnostic field clan- Began")/ 50 University Hosp- Crippled Children of years need of health services. 1c, or followuP. State, ital Pediatrics, OI - Iowa City Federal funding thopedics-320 (1978) University of Iowa Child State of Iowa Children up to 18 years Vary according to Public (State Board of 333 clients in 1975 (not Johnson County Developoent Clinic of age with problems In service. Regents)/ only) Iowa City the area of development, Federal, speech and language, State funding poor school performance or learning disability, hyperactivity or mild behavior problems. None Foes are charged for Public (State Board of 233 clients (1977) University of Iowa Speech State of Iowa services, reduction Regents) and Hearing Clinic or waiver may be Iowa City Iequested. l MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES APPENDIX 3 AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED ELIGIBILITY FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING JOHNSON COUNTY CLIENTS SERVED DIAGNOSTIC AND EVALUATIVE SERVICES (cont'd.) Glenwood State Hospital School (see Residential Services) Iowa City Grant Wood Area Education Agency (see Service , Delivery System) University Hospital School (see Educational Services) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ■ APPENDIX 3 AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED ELIGIBILITY FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING Y JOHNSON COUNTY CLIENTS SERVED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES District 10 of the Pre-school and school None Public (State Department Approximately 600 Area Education Grant Wood Dept. of Public In- aged children in need of of Public Instruction handicapped. Agency (AEA) struction (Johnson, special educational Department of HEW)/ Approximately 150 ad - Coralville Linn, Washington, services ditional with speech and hearing problems Benton, Cedar, Jones, (Iowa City School and Iowa Counties District only) For screening and teat- 9500 students (Iowa ing - all pre-school and City, Clear Creek school aged children. School Districts only) at present. Nelson Adult Center (pro- Johnson County must be referred from Sliding Lee scale. Private, not-for-profit/ 22 clients at present. gram of Systems Unlimited Johnson County Social Title X8 75% Iowa City Services. Johnson Co. 25% Board of Supervisors Public (State Board of Regents) Federal and State funding Nelson Developmental Center trier half of Dis- Children under 21 years None public (State Department of Public Instruction)/ Special Education Classes - 18 clients (Administered by Grant trier X Dept. of Pub- of age in need of spa- Title XX 518.33/child (at present). Wood AEA) lit Instruction tial educational get- day. Parent fees 5100/ Summer Program - 31 Coralville (basically Johnson, vices. child nutcase. clients (1978). Iowa, Washington Counties) r — MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES APPENDIX 3 AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED ELIGIBILITY FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING Y JOHNSON COUNTY CLIENTS SERVED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (cont'd) University Hospital School State of Iowa Outpatient Services, Pay classification Public (State Board of Residential Program - Iowa City Residential Program. established upon reg- Regents)/ none. Developmentally disabled istration for medical Federal and state funding. Outpatient Services - residents of Iowa from exams, X-rays, spe- 31 clients. birth to age 21. tial tests. Day Program - 69 cli- - Day Program - serves ents. (7/1/77-6/30/78 - Iowa City and the sur- rounding area. Glenwood State Hospital School (see Residential Services) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES APPENDIX 3 AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED ELIGIBILITY FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING 1 JOHNSON COUNTY CLIENTS SERVED RECREATIONAL SERVICES Johnson County Activities designed for None in most cases, Public (City of Iowa City)/ About 200 (1977) Special Populations (SPI) specific disabilities except for special City of Iowa City Involvement Iowa City according to age and events. Donations (1977) (program of parks and Recreation) developmental level of Iowa City client. Camp Courage Any mentally or $80/utak; no one Private, not-for-profit/ 16 clients(1977) -. Monticello, No set area person physically handicapped turned away for lack Donations Iowa regardless of age. of funds. Fees Camp Shabbonee (program of 10 counties in Iowa; None except that no one About $22.00 per Private, not-for-profit/ 6 clients (1977) Mississippi Valley Council, 4 in Illinois with a physical disabil- session; camperships Fees Girl Scouts) ity can be accepted at available. Contributions the present time. Iowa Any orthopedically handl $125/12 day camping Private, not-for-profit/ 20 clients (9/1/77 - Camp Sunnyside (program of State of at least period (children), Donations 8/30/78) Easter Seal Society) capped person, age. $62,50/6 day (adult) Fees Des Moines 8 years of No further information available, except that soma Johnson County Clients are served Camp Albrecht Acres (program of Association for Retarded Citizens) Dubuque Camp Wyoming Unavailable Multiply -handicapped Unavailable Private, not-for-profit/ helps Unavailable Wyoming, IA individuals. Johnson County ARC defray costs. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES APPENDIX 3 AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED ELIGIBILITY FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING # JOHNSON COUNTY CLIENTS SERVED VOCATIONAL SERVICES Southeastern Iowa Any orthopedically None Private, not-for-profit/ Sales - 5 clients Easter Seal Society Homebound and Handicraft (21 counties) handicapped person. Donations Homebound Training - Sales Programs 2 clients Washington, (9/1/77-8/31/78) Iowa 'Goodwill Industries of State of Iowa Any individual having None State, Purchase -of- 211 Clients (1977) Southeast Iowa a physical, mental, Service, Donations Iowa City emotional, or job adjustment problem resulting in a handi- cap. Job Service of Iowa Approx. 1177 Nandi- . Iowa City Johnson and Washing- Anyone None Public (State) capped clients. 253 ' ton Counties Job Placements (1978) Rehabilitation, Education Johnson, Washington Any person with a die- Dependent on financial Public (State Dept. of About 600 per year and Services Branch Counties ability and vocational resources of applicant Public Instruction)/ (Johnson and Washingto (HEBB) handicap who is inter- State, Federally funded Counties) Iowa City ested in Vocational Rehabilitation. Oakdale Rehabilitation State of Iowa Referral through local Dependent on financial Public (State Dept. of About 600 per year Center (2 other centers RESS office. resources of applicant Public Instruction) (Johnson and Washingto Oakdale located in Des State, Federally funded Counties) Moines and Fort Dodge) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES APPENDIX 3 AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED ELIGIBILITY FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING Y JOHNSON COUNTY CLIENTS SERVED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES 52 counties in Iowa Referral through Paid through Title X% Iowa Department of Social 12 Clients Glenwood State Hospital School Department of Social Purchase of Service Services/ (7/1/77-6/30/78) Glenwood, IA. Services. Title XXI Dept. of Social Services Johnson County Care Johnson County Anyone between the age Vary Public (County)/ Approximately 86 cli- Facility of 18 and 65 who is Johnson County Board of ants (mentally re - Iowa City ambulatory upon admix- Supervisors - 100% tarded) currently. Bion. Systeme Unlimited State of Iowa Any developmentally Sliding scale deter- Private, not-for-profit/ Iowa City disabled person. mined by Dept. of Apartment Living 9 clients at present Social Services. (Supervised Independent living) Title XX 33% Johnson County Board of Supervisors 67% (1977) 11 clients at present Family Living (Adult Group Homes) Title XX 40% Johnson County Board of Supervisors 60% (1977) 14 clients at present Developmental Family Living (Children Group Homes) State Foster Care 100% (1977) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES H017(ES APPENDIX 3 AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED ELIGIBILITY FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING B JOHNSON COUNTY CLIENTS SERVED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (cont'd.) Low -rent Hewing Complexes Johnson County Over 62 years of age or Rent per guidelines. U.S. Department of N.U.D. handicapped in some way. -Autumn Park Apartments Iowa City 68 Units -Coral Village' ' Coralville 57 Unite (fi deai g• for handicapped -East Side Village .. Lone Tree 30 Unite MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES APPENDS% 3 AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE DISABLED IN JOHNSON COUNTY ' AGENCY/LOCATION AREA SERVED ELIGIBILITY FEES AUSPICES/FUNDING Y JOHNSON COUNTY CLIENTS SERVED I RELATED SERVICES Heart Association of Iowa, Northeastern Iowa No direct aid, programs Nominal fee for liter- Private, not-for-profit/ N/A Northeast Chapter and materials available ature in quantity. Donations Marion, IA. Grants Iowa Department of Trans- Johnson County Handicapped residents None U.S. Department of portation - Drivers of Johnson County. Transportation .'. 7 License Division (Johnson .County Office) Iowa City, IA PUSH - Committee of Univer- Iowa City, Johnson Any person with a prob- None Univ. of Iowa Veterans 31 members sity of Iowa Veterans County, and surround- I= that involves a Association Association ing area handicap in some way. Iowa City, IA , Restrict usnot(RUN) University of Iowa Any handicapped student None Univ. of Iowa Student 30 students on a University of Iowa Handl- Community attending the Univ. of Organization regular basis. capped Student Organi- + Iowa and interested Univ. of Iowa Student zation individuals. Senate Iowa City, IA " j ��� �_:�:.i �,,,,,,..� �w.w( (•� WWW wow Wasme OMW ewa.l ssssM mow wow MO -0 ss,w( "now pani am --4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 9 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110111ES 111CROFILMED Or JORM MICROLAB rFnr,.unvlos.,l+olnr°, MICROFILMFO BY JORM MICROLAB fh4u int Plfil.'il ".u; 9!�. a MATERIAL SUBMITTED AT THE INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING OF 1/31/79 & 1/5/79: NEWS RELEASE: Transit Schedules CITY ASSESSOR'S BUDGET FIGURES r -- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES A i, I] k (9 CXAPA /-Ji-79 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES fIORICS City of loves City MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: RE: DATE: January 24, 1979 Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance Pu C.I.P., FY80-84 Following is a graph (Exhibit A) showing a comparison of proposed yearly bond issues to 80% of Legal Debt Margin. It has been the City's policy (Fiscal Policy) since 1973 to levy only up to 80% of the total Legal Debt Margin; thus leaving a borrowing reserve of 20% to be available for emergencies. In the proposed CIP, all bonds sold for the local share of the Wastewater Treatment Plant would be G.O. Bonds. As shown by the graph, if all proposed bond issues are sold as scheduled, we would start using the borrowing reserve as early as FY82. It has not been determined yet whether G.O. Bonds or Revenue Bonds will be sold for this project. The second graph (Exhibit B) shows bond issues sold thru FY79 and proposed thru FY84. This shows a dramatic increase in bonding activity in FY78 which is expected to continue for several years. Much of this is attributable to the redevelopment of the CBD (City Plaza, Phase I and II, and the new Library Building) and construc- tion of the River Corridor Trunk Sewer and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. If other funding sources are found the amount of bonds issued could be reduced. The last graph (Exhibit C) shows the Debt Service Levy. FY77 thru FY79 are actual, FY80 is the proposed budget amount and FY81 thru FY84 has been computed based upon several assumptions and the pro- posed CIP. One assumption was that total assessed valuation would increase by an annual growth factor of 5%. If growth occurs at a higher rate, and it well could with the downtown redevelopment, the levy would be reduced accordingly. In each fiscal year, the Debt Service Levy is less than 25% of total levy, thus the proposed bond issues do comply with the Fiscal Policy's "Ceiling on Debt Service. In total tax dollars, the FY83 projected amount ($1,824,110) is an increase of 248% over the FY77 amount ($735,874). However, as the total assessed valuation increases the Debt Service dollar amount can also increase with minimal effect upon the levy. The levy does increase only when the tax dollars increase at a faster rate than the total assessed valuation and as the graph shows, this is the case here. Two items which require special attention by the Council are 1) issues requiring voter approval, and 2) bonds sold for projects which are more operating costs than capital improvements. For the past several years, the Animal Shelter has been budgeted in the first year of the CIP. This project and other "voter approval" MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPInS•DES td0111Es i -2- projects should be evaluated as to when and if construction will occur and then placed in the proper fiscal year (i.e., if there is no intention to have a bond referendum then the project should not be budgeted). The CIP should include only capital improvement projects. But, in the past few years due to a shortage of property tax revenues and Road Use Tax revenues, a few operating/maintenance costs have become part of the CIP because of financing from the G.O. Bond proceeds. These have included bridge repair and asphalt resurfacing. I realize that Council is aware of this problem but feel it merits some discussion. I would like to see this practice reduced in the future if at all financially possible. I I_ _l —i I I� .I f I� I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111Es MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MORIES r. 7 r `^ 6 BONDS ISSUED 5 IN $MILLIONS 4 9 2 1 EXHIBIT B G,O, BOND ISSUES BY TYPE a 72 5 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 K K 9 84 FISCAL YEARS ®= G,O, BONDS PAID FOR WITH PROPERTY TAXES = G.O. BONDS PAID FOR WITH PROPERTY TAXES AND SUBJECT TO VOTER APPROVAL = G.O. BONDS ABATED BY ENTERPRISE FUNDS REVENUES M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 11011JES LM_ PER $1,000 ASSESSED VALUATION 4 w 2 I m MIT C DEBT SERVICE LEVY /V ai OJ 84 FISCAL YEAR MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I ' CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM r ' I. INTRODUCTION In the FY80-84 CIP, the City Council is being asked to determine what projects can be realistically accomplished in the next several years on the basis of anticipated revenues, City priorities and the �. Council's willingness to issue essential corporate purpose bonds or seek voter approval of general corporate purpose bond issues. The City Council should first determine which projects it would q like to see funded in FY80. Secondly, all projects not funded in FY80 will be automatically shifted to the next fiscal year unless the Council designates a specific year for the project or desires to eliminate the project from the five year plan. ii The final CIP document should therefore reflect a five year plan for providing capital improvements commensurate with the fiscal 1 policy and the needs of Iowa City. In fiscal year 1980, authorizations of $264,500 in general corporate purpose bonds and $4,771,132 in essential corporate purpose bonds are proposed. II- CIP SCHEDULING CONSIDERATIONS i Capital improvement programming is the planning, coordination, and scheduling of public fiscal improvements for a community over a period of years. The scheduling is developed according to priorities based on need, desire and importance of such improvements to the community within the constraints of the City's ability to finance SI as well as having the staffing to design and administer the projects. ( Essentially, the CIP is a legislative and management tool to facili- tate the scheduling, planning and execution of a series of public improvements over a five year period. Usually the development of a CIP begins with the proceeds from a current or recently updated comprehensive plan. On May 30, 1978 the City Council adopted the Comprehensive Plan for Iowa City. This plan presents an analysis of needs and desires of the community over an intermediate to long- range time span, and translates these needs and desires into prescribed ` action programs and services that can be performed by City government. The fiscal year 1980-84 capital improvement projects are in keeping — with the direction and programs of this Comprehensive Plan. III. FISCAL POLICY CONSIDERATIONS _ A concept of sound financial planning is of equal importance to fiscal planning, and is critical for the success of any program As the Capital Improvement — whether it be public or private. a result, Program is a determination of 1) the levels of capital projects, and 2) the sources of financing those projects. In determining the 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101uES IV scheduling of programs for completion within the next five years, it was necessary to deal with the City's financial resource limita- tions; both those that have been established by State law, and those that have been adopted as policy by the City Council as a guide to future City expenditure and indebtedness. It is the latter limitation to which the City Council addressed itself in 1973 by the formal adoption of a fiscal policy that is aimed at controlling and regulating the property tax levy for debt service on general obligation bonds used to finance capital expenditures. The 1979 revised fiscal policy provides a more comprehensive method of financing the many capital projects which the City needs. Adherence to this fiscal policy can be expected to provide the following advantages: 1. Investors interested in City of Iowa City bonds can refer to a fiscal policy and rely on it in making decisions on whether to buy obligations of the City and in determining the interest rate that they will bid. A formally approved fiscal policy has a strong bearing on the City's ability to maintain and improve on its credit rating. 2. The property tax levy for debt service on which there is no State imposed maximum limit can be projected and regulated to either remain relatively constant or to increase at an even controlled rate. 3. Planning for public improvements normally takes place over a period of years. Nearly always, funds are spent for engineering and right-of-way prior to the years in which actual construction takes place. The fiscal policy can establish amounts of money which will be spent for several years in the future for best public improvement facilities planning and make it possible to concentrate time and funds on those priority projects which can be financed and constructed within the City's financial limitations. 4. A very significant advantage of a formal fiscal policy is to demonstrate the need for additional revenue sources in future years by matching expenditures and indebtedness permitted by such a fiscal policy against a much greater need for additional public improvements. APPLICATION OF FUNDS �i The funding of the projects included in the FY80-84 CIP can be categorized ~ into the four major categories of: 1. operating revenue ` E MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MDIUCS 2. bond issues (general obligation, revenue and special assessment) 3. State and Federal grants for assistance 4. special revenue (revenue whose use is restricted to specific types of projects). The City strives to secure and utilize funds other than operating revenue and general obligation bonds to the maximum extent practical, and utilize general obligation debts within the parameters of the fiscal policy. As the "Summary By Source Of Funds" chart on page 39 illustrates, operating revenue and general obligation debts account for 44.6 percent of the funding for the five year FY80-84 CIP. Of the remaining sources, State and Federal grants account for 53.1 percentof the five year total, revenue bands account for 2.2 percent, and miscellaneous revenue accounts for the remaining .1 percent of the projected five year total of $53,433,560. 3 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140114[5 FISCAL POLICY ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES — 1. BALANCED BUDGET: The budget of the City of Iowa City shall be drawn so that es- timated revenues and anticipated expenditures are equal. (State law requirement) 2. TAX CEILING: The budget of the City of Iowa City shall be drawn so that tax revenue in the general operating fund does not require a tax levy more than the $8.10 limit. (State law requirement) CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 1. DEFINITION: A. Capital Improvements - Capital items of a relatively permanent nature, such as buildings, and other attachments or improvements to land which are intended to remain so attached such as storm drains, sewers. and streets. Capital improvements have four characteristics: (1) They last a long time. (2) They are relatively expensive. (3) They usually don't recur annually. (4) They result in fixed assets. B. Capital Expenditures - Those expenditures for public improvements and their preliminary studies and the acquisition of property or equipment for new public improvements. Capital expenditures are expenditures for capital improvements and shall be financed under the provisions of this fiscal policy and planned in terms of the five year Capital Improvement Program. Excluded from capital expenditures are operating expenditures; those annual expenditures which are necessary to the maintenance of the city, the rendering of services, and providing for - normal operations. 2. PROJECT ANALYSIS: Capital improvement projects for the five year period shall be analyzed for the following: (1) Compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan. (2) Revenue source - A clear distinction shall be made between tax supported and self -supported bonds (G.O. versus revenue bonds). All projects supported by revenue bonds must o.. 4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOIREs - demonstrate ability to develop sufficient income to repay their costs and costs associated with financing. In i addition, proposed revenue sources shall be analyzed in terms of whether the revenue can be used for the proposed lproject and the probability that the revenue will be I available. 1 (3) Compatibility with the City Council's goals. 3. MAXIMUM LIMITATIONS ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: The following two maximum limitations shall apply to general obligation bonds: t A. Debt Limit: Debt pledged as a general obligation of the City of Iowa -" City shall not exceed 5% of the market value of the taxable property within the corporate limits as established by the City Assessor. (State law requirement) B. Borrowing Reserve: A minimum of 20% borrowing reserve, or debt margin, shall be _ I maintained to meet emergencies, and if so used, the bonds shall be retired as soon as possible in accordance with the provisions of this fiscal policy. 4. CEILING ON DEBT SERVICE: i — Debt service charges payable from the general tax levy shall not exceed 25% of that levy in any one fiscal year. 5. FINANCING: _ As a general rule financing of capital improvements shall meet the following guidelines: r A. The difference between tax dollars needed for operating ( ` costs and the maximum General Fund levy shall be used for capital project financing to provide for replacement needs. B. Every effort shall be made to seek out state or federal grants or assistance. '. 6. BOND ISSUES: A. General obligation bonds - Bonds shall be of a serial type and general obligations of the City of Iowa City. They shall have a maximum maturity of 20 years. The maturity schedule shall provide for level amortization payments. B. Revenue Bonds - Revenue bond financing shall be determined after first reviewing whether the use of revenue bonds M 5 MICROFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIfIES I could be more advantageous than financing with general f obligation bonds. Revenue Bonds shall be issued in accordance with the following: 1 (1) Amortization of principal and interest shall require no more, including reserves, than approved estimates will provide from revenues. (2) In so far as possible, debt service, after the project _ has been completed and in operation for one full fiscal year, shall be level within practical constraints each year. I (3) All revenue bonds for public purposes shall be sold at r public competitive bidding in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 76, Code of Iowa as amended. C. Special assessment bonds - All special assessment projects - shall be financed by the use of special assessment bonds. The first fiscal policy was adopted by motion of the City Council at _1 its regular meeting on June 5, 1973. This revised policy will need adoption by Council motion. r r �I i ..y F i S I 6 r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES PROJECT CITY OF IOWA CITY FY1980-1984 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND AUTHORIZATION SCHEDULE TOTAL FY80-84 FY80 FY81 FY82 FY83 FY84 LINN STREET IIIPROVEME14TS $ 564,000 $ -- S 302,000C $ 262,000C $ -- $ -- CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ALLEY PROJECT 116,000 -- 116,000C -- -- -- NORTH BRANCH STORM WATER DETENTION 300,000 300,000C -- -- -- -- CITY SHARE EXTRA -WIDTH PAVING 500,000 100,000C 100,000C 100,000C 100,000C 100,000C SCOTT BOULEVARD/PHASE I 850,000 850,000C -- -- -- -- SCOTT BOULEVARD/PHASE II 650,000 200,000C 450,000C -- -- -- BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE 880,000 -- 40,000C 840,000C -- -- IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE 766,000 35,000C 731,000C -- -- -- CAMP CARIDNAL ROAD BRIDGE 216,000 -- -- -- 18,000C 198,000C SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT 417,000 417,000C -- -- -- -- ASPHALT RESURFACING 1,851,601 388,074C 369,972C 453,408C 306,292C 333,855C CBD STREETSCAPE/PHASE II 1,000,000 1,000,000C -- -- -- -- WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 10,699,994 347,058C 2,102,939C 6,049,998C 2,199,999C -- RIVER CORRIDOR TRUNK SEWER IMPROVEMENT 1,000,000 11000,000C -- -- -- -- BENTON/RIVERSIDE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT 134,000 134,000C EASTSIDE WATER STORAGE TANK 770,000 -- -- -- -- 770,000V WATER PLANT SOLIDS DISPOSAL .830,000 -- -- -- -- 880,000C ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER 187,000 187,000V -- -- -- -- POLICE STATION REMODELING 77,500 77,500V -- -- -- -- FIRE TRAINING TOWER PROJECT 300,000 -- -- -- 300,000V -- VOTER APPROVED (V) -- 264,500-- -- 300,000 770,000 COUNCIL APPROVED (C) -- 4,771,132 4,211,911 7,705,406 2,624,291 1,511,855 TOTAL $22,159.095 $5,035,632 S4, 211,911 $7,705,406 $2,924,291 52,281,855 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES CITY OF IOWA CITY FY1980-1984 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES TOTAL FY80-84 FY80 FY81 FY82 FY83 FY84 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BENTON STREET SIDEWALK $ 5,100 $ 5,100 S -- $ -- $ -- $ -- ELLIS AVENUE ALLEY 15,000 15,000 -- -- -- -- 20,100 20, 00 - STATE AID SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT 1,380,003 81,176 263,825 759,002 276,000 -- BENTON/RIVERSIDE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT 134,000 134,000 -- -- -- -- BUS STOPS, SIGNS & SHELTERS 7,241 7,241 -- -- -- -- TRANSIT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FACILITIES 132 000 6,000 126,000 -- -- -- 1,803,244 378,417 389,825 7592002 276,000 OPERATING REVENUE SANITARY SEWER/CITY STREETSCAPE PHASE II $ 55,000 $ 55,000 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT. 300,000 300,000 -- -- -- -- BUS STOPS, SIGNS & SHELTERS 7,241 7,241 -- -- -- -- TRANSIT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FACILITY 132,000 6,000 126,000 -- -- -- PARKING GARAGE "B" 985,000 985,000 -- -- -- -- 10 UNIT T -HANGAR 100,000 100,000 -- -- -- -- AIRPORT-SHOP BUILDING 65,000 65,000 -- -- -- -- AIRPORT-AUTO PARKING AREA 15 000 1.659,241 15 000 Tl,533,241 -- 1� 26,000 -- -- -- 0 REVENUE BONDS PARKING GARAGE "B" $ 1,170,500 $1,170,500 S -- $-- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 FEDERAL AID RIVER CORRIDOR TRUNK SEWER BIKEWAY & HANDICAPPED CURB CUT PROGRAM BIKEWAY PEDESTRIAN TRAIL -EAST SIDE RIVER SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT ROCKY SHORE BIKEWAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT BUS STOPS, SIGNS & SHELTERS TRANSIT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FACILITY NEW SOUTHWEST PARK WILLOW CREEK TENNIS COURTS COMPLETION OF CITY PARK BIKE TRAIL ROAD USE TAR CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ALLEY PROJECT GRAND AVENUE WIDENING EQUIPMENT SERVICE BUILDING IMPROVEMENT BIKEWAY & HANDICAPPED CURB CUT PROGRAM BIKEWAY PEDESTRIAN TRAIL -EAST SIDE RIVER CONCRETE STREET CURB REPAIR -SUNSET STREET/BENTON PENFRO -DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS ASPHALT RESURFACING TOTAL FY80-84 FY80 FY81 FY82 FY83 FY84 $ 11000,000 $1,000,000 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- 56,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 -- 21,000 21,000 -- -- -" 133,000 133,000 70,000 70,000 -- -- -' -" 21,620,003 1,271,766 4,133,236 11,891,000 4,324,001 -- 57,927 57,927 -- -- - -" 1,056,000 48,000 11008,000 -- -- -' 40,000 40,000 -- -- "" 30,000 -- 30,000 - -- -' 21,000 21,000 4,338,00- 6,000 5,185,236,9 T2,655,693 24,104,930 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 5 -- $ -- $ -- $ 10,000 10,000 -- -- "" 427,500 137,500 200,000 90,000 - -- 24,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 -- 7,000 345,090 7,000 76,120 81,450 85,520 49,750 52,250 32,000 32,000 -- -- "- 51000 903,995 51000 80,965 62,550 168,480 294,250 "- 297,750 1,764,585 364,585 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES TOTAL FY80-84 FY80 FY81 FY82 FY83 FY84 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING CIVIC CENTER HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ROCKY SHORE BIKE14AY $ 281,165 $ 81,165 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 SWIMMING POOL 25,000 162,500 25,000 MERCER PARK RESTROOMS 35,000 35,000 162,500 ADDITION TO RECREATION CENTER WILLOW CREEK TENNIS COURT 120,000 120,000 COMPLETION OF CITY PARK BIKE 30,000 -- 30,000 "- -- i TRAIL NEW SOUTHWEST PARK 910001 40,000 40,000 9,000 OUTDOOR FIRING RANGE 36,200 -- 36,200 738,865 T 181,165398,700 59,000 50,000 50,000 PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS -OTHER BIKEWAY PEDESTRIAN TRAIL -EAST OF I RIVER ROCKY SHORE BIKEWAY $ 2,000 51000 $ 2,000 $ -- $ __ $ __ $ CRANDIC BRIDGE SIGNAGE 5,000 6.000 - "" -- 36!020 i i I I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES ?101r1ES PROJECTS PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Administration CIVIC CENTER HEATING, VENTILATING & AIR CONDITIONING This project will provide for replacement or extensive remodeling of the air conditioning/heating system in the Civic Center. It will also provide for energy conservation retrofitting projects which provide actual cash pay back in ten years or less. The systems in the Civic Center operate inefficiently and are extremely high on energy consumption. RALSTON CREEK SOUTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE The purpose of this project is to provide for the construction of two dry bottom detention dams for water detention during heavy rainstorms: Under existing runoff conditions, implementation of the south branch detention project would lower projected south branch 100 year storm flows at College Street from 2700 cubic feet per second to 1930 cubic feet per second, a 29% reduction. The south branch detention structure will effectively reduce flood flows at all frequencies. LINN STREET IMPROVEMENTS The purpose of this project is to replace Linn Street from Iowa Avenue to Burlington Street. Linn Street is the remaining street which has not been improved in the major urban renewal development and will necessitate some reconfiguration in the block between Washington Street and College Street; bicycle racks need to be placed along Linn Street near the Library and City Plaza; curbline changes may need to be made near the Senior Center, as well as some changes in street lighting; modest plantings and street furniture are also included in the total cost of this project. FA - FEDERAL AID SA - STATE AID W GIRS - OENERAL REVENUE SHARINO RUT -ROAD USE TAX MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES HOMES TOTAL COST'I FY1980-84 1 281,165 564,000 M u I 1 GO -GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SP - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RB -REVENUE BOND OR - OPERATING REVENUE HC - HOUSING 9 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT 12 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101rJES PROJECTS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ALLEY PROJECT The purpose of this project is to provide for upgrading and replacement of alleys in the Central Business District (CBD). Due to extensive streetscape improvements the alleys serve as major goods delivery areas. The paved surfaces have deteriorated seriously. The project cost estimate includes removal and replacement of deteriorated pavement, removal of encroachments, and modest aesthetic improvements including security lighting. NORTH BRANCH STORM WATER DETENTION STRUCTURE The purpose of this project is to construct a dry bottom detention dam to provide for water detention during heavy rainstorms. Under existing runoff conditions and based upon preliminary hydraulic computations, implementation of the proposed detention project will lower projected rural or rural equivalent north branch 100 year storm flows at Jefferson Street from 3500 cubic feet per second to 1400 cubic feet per second, a 60% reduction. The north branch detention facilities will effectively reduce peak flows resulting from storms having a duration in excess of two hours which produce runoff in excess of channel capacity. Reduction rates attributed to this project would be greater at points closer to the project and diminish at points downstream from the uncontrolled urbanized areas as the watershed becomes greater. RIVER CORRIDOR LAND IMPROVEMENT The purpose of this project is to acquire land adjacent to east and west side of Iowa River as part of the goal to preserve riverfront land for public use area. FA - FEDERAL AID SA - STATE AID Ii ORS - GENERAL REVENUE SHARING RUT - ROAD USE TAX 13 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110INES TOTAL COSTI .F Y 1980-84 126,000 300,000 PRIOR TO FY1980 SCHEDULE FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FY1980 I FY1981 FY1962 FYI983 FYI984 FA - FEDERAL AID SA -STATE AID ORS - OENERAL REVENUE SHARING �! RUT -ROAD USE TAX tl! 15 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES PROJECTS TOTAL COST .FY1980-84 STREET SYSTEM MAINTENANCE BENTON STREET SIDEWALK a The purpose Of this project is to construct sidewalk between Teg and Estron 5.100 ~ on the south side of Bentonand sidebofwEstron.een Thisdprojectnwiil�ve on the east continuous safe vareasotoa t route from new housing Ernest Horn Elementary School I hard surface. utilizing all weather GRAND AVENUE WIDENING I The purpose of this project is to widen Grand Avenue east of Byington to 10,000 o+. provide two through traffic lanes. At the present time Byington ' Avenue is two I lanes one-way but is bottle -necked down to at the one lane intersection with Grand Avenue. CITY SHARE EXTRA -WIDTH PAVING PROJECT , The purpose of this project is to provide the City's share of the 500,000 M , cost of extra -width paving in new subdivisions. By City Ordinance, the Cityparticipates i in the cost of all streets that are widerthan feet. The a private developers cover the cost of 28 i feet wide paving, the City pays for the cost of paving in excess of that amount. The City could eliminate this as a City expenditure by repealing the ordinance and passing the •„ cost back to the Purchasers within the development. Parking might restrictions also reduce the need for extra width paving. I 4. I s, i I K.1 FA - FEDERAL AID SA -STATE AID ORS - OENERAL REVENUE SHARING �! RUT -ROAD USE TAX tl! 15 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES i I GO -GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SP - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RB -REVENUE BOND OR - OPERATING REVENUE FIC - HOUSING B COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT 16 FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES PROJECTS TOTAL COST I.FY19 S 0-8� EQUIPMENT SERVICE BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT I 427,5001 Development of the equipment service garage at the Riverside Drive site began over 20 years ago. Originally, it functioned primarily as the Street Division maintenance yard. As the city equipment fleet increased in size and as other functions were added to City services, the facility was expanded and modified. It should be noted that in the past 15 years the City's motorized equipment fleet has increased threefold while the maintenance facility has remained fundamentally unchanged. This project will remedy safety deficiencies, poor working conditions, lack of storage, lack of painting and washing facilities, and lack of warehouse and office facilities. BIKEWAY AND HANDICAPPED CURB CUT PROGRAM 1 80,000 Curb cuts will be made at appropriate locations to make sidewalks accessible to bicycles and wheelchairs. This project will provide for approximately 80 curb cuts throughout the community, with initial locations along First Avenue, Benton Street, and Park Road. This project relates to the Comprehensive Plan transportation policy of "developing a safe, continuous bikeway system which will encourage the use of the bicycle for transportation and recreation by all age groups." Funding for this project is 70% federal (Federal_Aid HighwayAct) and 30% Road Use Tax. BIKEWAY PEDESTRIAN TRAIL - EAST SIDE OF RIVER I 30,000 This trail would link the existing trail along North Dubuque Street (north of Park Road) with the trail along the river south of the Music School footbridge to Madison Street. It would take bicyclists off the North Dubuque Street hill (south of Park Road) and considerably ease the flow of traffic on this street. This trail is part of the continuous green belt river trail shown in the Comprehensive Plan, the Stanley River Corridor Study, and the Preliminary Bikeways Plan. FA -FEDERAL AID ORS - GENERAL REVENUE SNARING SA - STATE AID RUT - ROAD USE TAX 17 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401nES GO - GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SP - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RB - REVENUE BOND OR- OPERATING REVENUE HC - HOUSING 9 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT * - University of Iowa 18 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES f401ME5 1 PROJECTS x CONCRETE STREET CURB REPAIR This project is designed to repair concrete street defects City-wide beginning on arterials and bus routes in FY80, residential streets in FY81 and FY82 and curb repair beginning in FY83 and continuing for 10 years to FY93. Field inspection in September 1978 indicated a repair program of $76,120 for the worst sections of the City's concrete arterial and bus routes. SUNSET STREET - BENTON TO PENFRO The purpose of this project is to complete the inside two lanes of Sunset Street. This street will be an arterial street connecting Highway 1 to Benton and Melrose. After completion of Sunset Street, Wylde Green Road will be terminated in a cul-de-sac and returned to a residential access road. SCOTT BOULEVARD/PHASE I This project will provide a 31 foot wide roadway from Highway 6 to American Legion Road. This project is needed to provide access from the developed areas on the east edge of the city north of Muscatine to the industrial development on the south. SCOTT BOULEVARD/PHASE II This project will provide a 31 foot wide roadway from American Legion Road to approximately Court Street. Phase I and Phase II projects provide for construction of secondary arterial streets. According to the Comprehensive Plan, these streets serve a dual function of circulation and access. Phase II will also provide a permanent street surface on the top of the proposed storm water detention structure over the east branch of Ralston Creek. FA - FEDERAL AID $A -STATE AID ORS - GENERAL REVENUE SHARING RUT - ROAD USE TAX 19 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101RtS TOTAL COSTI F Y 1980-84 345,090 32,0001 850,000 650,0001 GU - GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SP - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RB - REVENUE BOND OR -OPERATING REVENUE HC - HOUSING 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT PIE i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES PROJECTS I TOTALCOST FY1900-84 BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE 880,000 This project would provide for a study to determine needs and subsequent design and reconstruction of the eastbound bridge over the Iowa River on Burlington Street. An extensive rehabilitation project appears a must for this structure due to its age and the high amount of traffic passing over this bridge. IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE 766,000 This project would completely rehabilitate the existing Iowa Avenue bridge over the Iowa River. An extensive rehabilitation project as recommended by the engineering consultant is required for this structure due to its age and the high amount of traffic passing over this bridge. CAMP CARDINAL ROAD BRIDGE 216,000 This project would completely replace the existing bridge on Camp Cardinal Road over Clear Creek. This structure currently few properties, but the road south of the bridge is a dead end. The repairs accomplished in FY79 extended the life of the structure only five years. The bridge is currently Rosted for ten tons. With this in mind, a new structure at this site must be considered. DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENT 5,000 The purpose of this project is to widen the pavement slightly and straighten the curve on Dubuque Street near the intersection of Brown. Due to narrow lanes, the slight curve near the intersection of Brown Street on Dubuque tends to be somewhat dangerous. This improvement would necessitate purchasing R.O.W. SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT 700,000 The purpose of this project is to realign and pave South Gilbert at Highway 6 and 1.1 miles south. This project was approved by Council in FY79. I FA - FEDERAL AID i SA -STATE AID t ORS • GENERAL REVENUE SHARING RUT -ROAD USE TAX 21 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES PRIOR TO SCHEDULE FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FY1980 FY1980 FY 1981 FY1982 FY1983 FY1984 40,000 GO 840,000 GO 35,000 GO 1 731,000 GO 5,000 RUT 700,000 FA I 133,000 FA 300,000 GO 150,000 US 417,000 GO 00 • GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND RB -REVENUE BOND HC - HOUSING 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT 22 18,000 GO 1 198,000 GO SP - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OR - OPERATING REVENUE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES PROJECTS TOTAL COST I.FY1980-84 ASPHALT RESURFACING 1 2,755,596 This project is a combination of an ongoing repetitive program of resurfacing existing streets throughout the city to improve structural strength and rideability. Fiscal year 1980's project is specifically designed to correct structural deficiencies on the city's arterials and bus routes. Next year's project will be designed to correct structural deficiencies on the city's residential streets and alleys. The presence of heavy traffic such as busses and the absence of regular preventive maintenance has accelerated deterioration of many of these streets and necessitates overlaying them to increase structural strength and prevent further deterioration. ROCKY SHORE BIKEWAY 100;000 The purpose of this project is to provide a bikeway on the west side of Rocky Shore Drive that will connect the Finkbine Bikeway with Normandy Drive and the bikeway through City Park. This project will provide a safer trail for bicyclists along Rocky Shore Drive. CBD STREETSCAPE - PHASE II 1 1,000,000 The purpose of this project is to provide streetscape improvements on Washington, Clinton, Burlington and Capitol Streets adjacent to blocks 83 and 84. The redevelopment of the CBD (Central Business District) and construction activity on blocks 83 and 84 will cause a need to repair or replace major portions of Washington and Capitol Streets. Parking ramp construction will necessitate replacement of sidewalks on Burlington and Clinton Streets.. Because the modulars have been located in the right-of-way, major repair/replacement has been deferred. The preliminary budget allocation (FY79) of $500,000 will not replace the essential items included in the project area. FA -FEDERAL AID SA — STATE AID ORS - GENERAL REVENUE SHARING RUT - ROAD USE TAX 23 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES Moms 00 - GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SP - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RB -REVENUE BOND OR -OPERATING REVNUE HC - HOUSING B COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT * - Local funds (Project Green) USTEP - Urban -State Traffic Engineering Program 24 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES NINES TOTAL COST PROJECTS I.FY1960-84 SANITARY SEWER/CITY STREETSCAPE - PHASE II 55,000 The purpose of this project is to replace the badly deteriorated sanitary sewers in Clinton (Burlington to Washington) and Capitol Street (Burlington to College) prior to reconstruction of the streets in Phase II of the Streetscape Project. 15,000 ELLIS AVENUE ALLEY The purpose of this project is to install six inch -west and connecting thick concrete in alley running east Ellis Avenue and Ridgeland Street between and running parallel with Moss and McLean. POLLUTION CONTROL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 34,000,000 The purpose of this project is to construct a wastewater treatment facility to meet federal and state regulations governing discharge of wastewater. RIVER CORRIDOR TRUNK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2,000,000 This improvement provides for the construction of a $4,000,000 trunk sanitary sewer from the present sewage treatment plant to Taft Speedway. The existing east and west side trunk sewers are currently overloaded and require immediate relief for present and future loads to prevent discharging of raw sewage into the Iowa River. This trunk sewer will also provide sanitary sewer for some areas on the north side that are unable todevelop now because of the lack of sewer. The G.O. Bond Issue will be abated by sewer revenues. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CRANDIC BRIDGE SIGNAGE 6,000 The purpose of this project is to install overhead signs in advance of Iowa Avenue Crandic Railroad Overpass to warn of low bridge. This location has a history of accidents involving trucks. The installation of overhead signs in advance of this overpass should help reduce the truck accident experience. FA -FEDERAL AID GRS - GENERAL REVENUE SHARING SA - STATE AID RUT - ROAD USE TAX W 25 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MORIES PRIOR TO SCHEDULE FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FY 1980 FY1980 FY1981 FYI982 FY1983 FY1984 8,000 OR 55,000 0 15,000 324,001 615,000 GO 1281,176 S 4263,825 S 133,236 F 1 1759,002 S 891,000 F4276,000 1,237,500 F 300,000 0 2,102,939'G 6,049,998 G 2,199,999 82,500 S 347,058 G 1,000,000 F 1,000,000 F 1,000,000 G 1,000,,000 G 6,000 * GO- GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND RB - REVENUE BOND OR - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HC - HOUSING B COMMUNITY DEVELOPM NT ACT OR -OPERATING REVENUE * - Private (Hawkeye Wholesale 26 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110114[5 I PROJECTS BENTON/RIVERSIDE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT I This project would provide for the resignalization of this intersection, in addition to the addition of left -turning lanes on Riverside Drive and Benton and extension of lanes on Benton, thereby reducing i congestion and increasing safety at this location. MASS TRANSPORTATION BUS STOPS, SIGNS AND SHELTERS This project would provide for bus shelters of I various sizes at approximately 20 locations throughout the City, and bus stop signs at every stop. The signs will cost about $7 each for material and $18 each in installation costs, for a total of $13,400. The small prefabricated bus stop shelters cost $2750 each installed. Federal and state assistance is available, reducing the local share to 10% of the total cost. TRANSIT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY A new transit garage is needed for the following reasons: 1. The existing garage is too small for our current fleet. 2. The mechanics must work in the bus storage area, which is very inefficient, especially in winter. i 3. Office space is entirely inadequate - four persons work in an area 7' x 181. 4. The existing building has almost no room for parts or 5. The building gecannot tbeaexpanded cbecause of its design and its placement on a very small lot. FA - FEDERAL AID SA -STATE AID GRS - GENERAL REVENUE SHARING RUT - ROAD USE TAX 27 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES n01lIEs TOTAL COST Y198F 0-84 268,000 72,409 1,320,000 -, PRIOR TO SCHEDULE FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FY1980 FY1980 FY1901 FY1982 FY1903 FY1964 33,750..GO 134,000 GO 33,750 USTEI 134,000 USTE 57,927 FA 7,241 SA 7;241 OR 48,000 FA 1,008,000 F 6,000 SA 126,000 S 6,000 OR 126,000 0 GO -GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SP - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RB - REVENUE BOND OR - OPERATING REVENUE HC- HOUSING B COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT 1 USTEP-Urban-State Traffic Engineering Program W, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP!DS•DES FIDINES WATER PROJECTS EAST SIDE WATER STORAGE TANK As the city continues to grow on the east side, water pressure will continue to drop with resulting Poor service to residents and with a negative impact on firefighting capability due to substandard water flows. Ynstallation of a 2,000,000 gallon tank on the north side of Rochester will allow adequate fire flaws and will provide better water pressure in the area. The site has been acquired. WATER PLANT SOLIDS DISPOSAL The purpose of this project is to terminate solids dumping into the Iowa River. Permits issued in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge System set forth effluent limitations for discharge of process waste from water treatment plants to surface waters. At the municipal water treatment plant, all process wastes are now discharged to the Iowa River. After the river corridor construction is completed, the city will be expected to start working toward complying with the effluent limitations set forth in our discharge permit. LIBRARY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING The purpose of this project is to provide for the construction of a new two-level building of 46,850 square feet. This project has already been approved by the voters. The total cost includes computerization ($300,000) and furnishings ($270,000) and making the building accessible to the handicapped. FA - FEDERAL AID ORS -GENERAL REVENUE SHARING SA - STATE AID RUT -ROAD USE TAX 29 MICROMMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES TOTAL COST FY1880-84 _ 770,000 880,000 , GO- GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SP - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RB - REVENUE BOND OR -OPERATING REVENUE HC - HOUSING B COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT 30 i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES rIoIRCs PROJECTS TOTAL COST_ .FY1960-84 PARKS AND RECREATION SWIMMING POOL 162,500 _ This project is needed to provide additional swimming facilities. For this project to be successful, it needs to be shared with the school district - both the cost of construction and maintenance - with the city paying approximately 25% of both and operating j the pool in June, July and August. This would free the Recreation Center pool for its intended use _ which its serve the general public. MERCER PARK RESTROOMS 35,000 This project provides for a restroom building for the ball diamond area of Mercer Park including a concession stand and maintenance storage. Mercer Park has developed into a sports complex with five ball diamonds, four of them lighted, six tennis courts, a playground, and a swimming pool. Current restroom facilities are terribly inadequate. This building would be located in the ball diamond area close to the existing maintenance shed. ADDITION TO RECREATION CENTER 120,000 This project would provide for the design and construction of a 40' x 85' addition to the Recreation Center for " four handball courts. Handball courts are the most needed indoor sports facility for the city. The addition can be heated by the existing boilers. Some of the existing parking spaces would be eliminated and the addition would need to be flood-proofed since it is in the Ralston Creek flood plain. WILLOW CREEK TENNIS COURTS 60,000 The city has 12 tennis courts at the present time and should have 48, based on national standards. Tennis is one of the fastest growing sports in the U. S. and is a lifetime sport. Four tennis courts in Willow Creek Park will give some geographical balance to location of tennis courts in the city. F. FA - FEDERAL AID ORS — GENERAL REVENUE SHARING SA - STATE AID RUT — ROAD USE TAX tai 31 r4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES DOINEs , PRIOR TO FY1980 SCHEDULE FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FY1980 FY1981 FY1982 FY1903 FY1984 162,500 GRS 35,000 GRS 120,000 GRS 30,000 GRS 30,000 BOR 00 -GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND RS -REVENUE BOND FIC - HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT 32 SP - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OR -OPERATING RVENUE BOR -Bureau of outdoor Recreation MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MotflEs PROJECTS TOTAL COST FY1980-84 NEW SOUTHWEST PARK _. 80,000 acres, ht outheastect is aOfeWillow sThis Creek Park, to beusedfor a sports field and neighborhood park. Because of the nature of Willow Creek Park, it is preferable to have open field sports activities in another location. _ COMPLETION OF CITY PARK BIKE TRAIL 30,000 At the present time, the bike trail in City Park is in three sections: _ a new trail from Park Road to the river which follows the new road, the road along the river which the bicycles share with motorized traffic, and a rock path in the west part of the park. IO LICE ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER 187,000 " Inadequacy, poor design, unsanitary and dangerously unhealthy working areas, lack of isolation facilities, inadequate locker and personal facilities for employees, and failure to meet minimum state law requirements are reasons why this facility is needed. POLICE POLICE STATION REMODELING PROJECT 77,500 This project will allow the remodeling of the present Police headquarters including the garage, old firing range, squad room and offices. The present station is inadequate and deteriorated, and lacks necessary operating facilities. OUTDOOR FIRING RANGE 36,200 This project will provide the Police Department with a facility in which they could properly train in the use of firearms. The City presently has no such facility. FA • FEDERAL AID SA STATE AID ORS - GENERAL REVENUE SHARING ~ RUT - ROAD USE TAX 33 M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES PRIOR TO FY1980 SCHEDULE FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FY1980 FY1981 FY1982 FY1903 FY1984 40,000 GRS 40,000 BOR 21,000 FA- _ _ _ .._._9,000 GRS 187,000 GO 77,500 GO 36,200 GRS 00. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND RB - REVENUE BOND HC - HOUSING B COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT 34 9P - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OR -OPERATING REVENUE BOR - Bureau of Outdoor Recreation FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 14011JES PROJECTS TOTAL COST .FY1980-84 FIRE _ TRAINING TOWER PROJECT This project provides for the construction of a five -story training 300,000 — tower with a two -stall engine room. Present training sessions are held on streets and parking lots and this lack of facilities _ effective training. hampers i PARKING j PARKING GARAGE "A" PROJECT The purpose of this project is to provide for the construction 1, andBurlingtonfStreets. Thiskrampgisatheparinargeafirstiofl 3 two the City is to provide as part of Urban Renewal construction. PARKING GARAGE "B" PROJECT The purpose of this project is to construct a 450- car 2,155,500 space parking garage at Dubuque and Burlington Streets. This is F4 the second of two parking facilities the City is to provide "1 as construction. Part of the Urban Renewal AIRPORT .,1 10 UNIT T -HANGAR PROJECT The purpose of this project is to provide aircraft storage for additional !! 100,000 base aircraft at the airport. PARKING EXTENSION - PHASE I The purpose of this project is to increase hard surface parking for transit aircraft to eliminate hazardous situations on the _ ramp immediately in front of the terminal building. This is the last Portion of this project which was started in 1974. I ` FA - FEDERAL AID I SA - STATE AID ORS - GENERAL REVENUE SHARING RUT - ROAD USE TAX 35 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401RES PRIOR TO FY1980 SCHEDULE FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FY1980 FY1981 FY1982 FY1983 FY1984 300,000 GO 1,000,000 0 3,102,750 R 985,000 OR 1,170,500 RB 100', # OR 16,100 SA 6,900 OR 00 - OENERAL OBLIOATION BOND R8 -REVENUE BOND HC - HOUSING S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT 36 SP - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OR -OPERATING REVENUE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDS -DES 1401RES PROJECTS TOTAL COST .F Y 1980-84 AUTO PARKING AREA SURFACING PROJECT 15,000 The purpose of this project is to make a similar parking area on the south side of the terminal building equivalent to the one on the north side of the building. Due to an increase in usage of the Airport there is limited hard surface parking for Airport patrons. SHOP BUILDING 65,000 The purpose of this project is to provide space for aircraft maintenance and repair. The existing facility is not adequate for present operations. The new building would meet all safety codes without limiting the use of the building (e.g. painting of aircraft). 0 FA -FEDERAL AID SA - STATE AID ORS - GENERAL REVENUE SHARING RUT - ROAD USE TAX 37 i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NES PRIOR TO FY1980 SCHEDULE FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FY1960 FY 1981 FY1982 FY1983 FY1984 15,000 OR 65,000 OR 00. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SP -SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RB • REVENUE BOND OR -OPERATING REVENUE HO - HOUSING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT 38 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40111ES PROJECTS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM SUMMARY BY SOURCE OF FUNDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS STATE AID OPERATING REVENUE FEDERAL AID ROAD USE TAX GENERAL REVENUE SHARING REVENUE BONDS PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS FA - FEDERAL AID SA - STATE AID ORS - GENERAL REVENUE SHARING RUT -ROAD USE TAx 39 r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111ES TOTAL COST .F Y 1890-84 i 22,159,095 1 20,100 1,803,244 1,659,241 24,104,930 1,764,585 738,865 1,170,500 13,000 $53,433,560 MI I PRIOR TO SCHEDULE FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FY1980 FY1981 FY1982 FYI983 FYI964 FY1980 5,035,632 4,211,911 7,705,406 2,924,291 2,281,855 20,100 _ -- -- -- 378,417 389,825 759,002 276,000 -- 1,533,241 126,000 -- -- "" 2,655,693 5,185,236 11,926,000 4,338,001 -- 364,585 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 181,165 398,700 59,000 50,000 50,000 1,170,500-- 13,000-- 11,352,333 10,661,672 20,799,408 7,938,292 2,681,855 GO- GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND R9 • REVENUE BOND HC • HOUSING B COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT 40 SP - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OR•OPERATING REVENUE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111ES I 1 In MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS-DLS nnlrlEs 057 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JANUARY 31, 1979 INFCRMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 31, 1979, at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Erdahl, Roberts, Neuhauser, Perret (7:40 PM). Absent: deProsse STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-5, Side 2, I -End, and Reel 79-7, Side I, 1-980 TRANSIT City Manager Berlin advised of possible problems with the transit drivers. Due to weather conditions, buses are behind schedules, and use of equipment strained to the maximum. ADDITIONS TO BUDGET Vitosh 8 Jones present. Council has added $3000 for Human Relations data processing, Level 3 of the Library and Level 3 in Housing, totaling $98,761. Additional receipts are $17,463, leaving a total of $81,298 needed. If taxes were increased to cover this, it would amount to an additional 55¢ per $10,000 of average residential property. Vitosh did not recommend taking this amount out of ending balance. U14BUDGFTED EXPENSES FOR FY79 Service Building ($311,000 total) Additional $81,000 Snow Removal ($117,000 budgeted) It 100,000 Calendar Parking Signs 35,000 Total $216,000 There Is a possibility of using $43,000 from water/sewer revenue, and possible allocation from the State for snow removal. RECYCLING -$40.133 Minter noted that there will not be enough one-man packers by July 179 !" to free up personnel for recycling. Pick-up of white goods was 1 discussed. Consensus of Council - leave $40,133 in budget. 1-35 35-400 HUMAN RELATIONS Z $3000 needed for data processing. Time saved worth it. CounclI agreed. Level 4 (staff), Council did not fund. g ENERGY CONSERVATION 400-715 Level 3 will need to be funded to provide matching funds for project. Narrative for Level 2 Is actually the one for Level 3, and vice versa. A majority of Councllmembers were against funding Level 3. LIBRARY Amended Level 3 budget submitted. It was suggested that $ 13,163 of revenue sharing be used, and 4 Councllmembers agreed to Level 3 8 use of revenue sharing. REFUSE COLLECTION FEE A $2.00 charge for both landfill and rof use pickup was suggested. (per month). MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page 2 Council Informal January 31, 1979 Policy for charging landfill fee was discussed, and more publicity will be put out on who is covered, so that those who are paying and shouldn't be, can call Finance. Refuse Is collected from about 10,000 places. Four Councllmembers agreed on Landfill Fee of $5.10 per Ton. Four Councilmembers agreed on a $2.00 per month fee for refuse pickup. MANAGEMENT SALARIES Vltosh to provide a memo on costs as discussed in her memo. The composition of the committee was discussed, Council suggesting that people from Iowa City area be a part of the group, (who are not City employees), such as Bill Barnes. Past policy which did not even allow raises for management equal to cost -of -living was explained, while Union employees received c -o -I plus step raises. A long-term solution should be found. HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM Erdahl absent from the room. As the Clty and County have not met yet on the issue, the City Manager was directed to come up with a reasonable figure for the budget, for a program. CAPITAL IMPROVE14ENTS PROJECTS Vltosh advised that she would discuss the Fiscal Policy at a later date. She reviewed the three graphs in the CIP booklet, and asked that Council look at the policy for use of Revenue Sharing. She also suggested that projects be classified -'If we have the money', and advised discussing new projects with her to see If the City has the money to pay for a new project. Vltosh requested that Council not bond for operating expenses such as Asphalt Resurfacing. Out of the $947,051 of Revenue Sharing available, $33,426 was not allocated, but $10,263 will go to Aid to Agencies, $10,000 for truck for recycling and $13,163 for Library. Perret discussed designation of Iowa City as a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area, and possible operating funds for transit. A major use of Revenue Sharing Is for Transit. Road Use Tax All three levels of Streets have been approved, but will be discussed along with the CIP. PROJECTS Vitosh asked that Council answer the following questions when consid- ering each project. 1) Approve as presented? 2) a priority as compared to unbudgeted expenses? 3)proper year for construction? 4) approval of funding sources? No Increase Is expected for parking and towing fines this year because of problems as cited. PARKS 8 RECREATION PROJECTS Showalter 8 Commissioners present. Swimming Pool, leave as is. Mercer Park Restrooms, leave as is. Add- Itlon to Rec. Centerwill be left in, with the understanding that Council will get land first for parking before considering funding for addition to Rec. Center or the swimming pool, possibly using those funds for parking project. Willow Creek Tennis Courts, consensus to move up to '80. Completion of City Park Bike Trail, 3/3 to move up to '80. Check with deProsse for her vote. Southwest Park, moved back to 181. Neuhauser voiced concern over location of arboretum. HICROFILHED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES Molu[S 715-1280 1280-1480 1480-2000 Informal Council Page 3 January 31, 1979 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS Dietz, Minter, Brachtel, Glaves, present. 200 -End Civic Center Heating, Air Conditioning 8 Ventilation, leave as is. Ralston Creek South Branch Detention Structure, leave as is. Linn St. Improvements for Senior Center, Parking Ramp 8 Library, leave as is. Central Business District Alleys -City has responsibility for maintenance of alleys. There was not a consensus for an assessment project. Utilities share of paving after putting utilities underground was explained. This area includes area'included in underground utility ordinance and area between Iowa 8 Washington. Maintenance Districts were suggested. North Branch Storm Water Deten- tion Structure -Ralston Creek,leave as Is. River Corridor Land Impr., leave as is. Benton St. Sidewalk, suggestion made to widen North side for bikeway, but decision was to leave as is. Grand Ave. Widening, leave as is. City Share Extra -Width Paving Proj. Council discussed changing the ordinance, not building streets to provide parking. Brachtel commented that there would be some areas where the City will need extra -width paving, but the policy on on -street parking will have to be dealt with. The funding for 180 will be left at $100,000, but cut In half the succeeding years, to indicate a change in policy. Level 3 of 3, Street Budget, $54,000 for Alley Surfacing - Funding 8 alternative treatments discussed. $35,000 oiling prof. is tin St. budget. It was suggested that the City not pick up garbage from alleys, Tape 79-7 then the alleys would not need so much maintenance and garbage Side I, efficiency would be improved. All Councilmembers agreed 8 Side $54,000 for alley surfacing will be subtracted from the operating 1-615 budget, and that amount freed up in RUT. Equipment Service Bldo. Impr. Proi. For FY80 only $94,500 can be funded by RUT, in '81 $142,300 and all $86,400 in 182. Blkew_ay and Handicapped Curb Cut Proj. 3/3 to leave as is unless other funding found for matching grant. General mailing of bicycle license applications was suggested. Bikeway Pedestrian Trail East Side 3/3, find other revenue, get deProsse's vote. Concrete Street 8 Curb Repair j Dietz called attention to difficulties in collecting on maintenance i bond to pay for repairs. Minter stated that I bus trip was i equivalent to 3200 car trips. Consensus to leave funding in. Sunset St. -Benton to Penfro,*leave as is. Scott Boulevard/Phase I, staff's low priority noted, leave as Is. Scott Boulevard/Phase II, Leave as is. Burlington Street Bridge DOT has many other major bridges In the State, and Is helping out Johnson County. Federal Bridge program funding noted. Leave as is. Iowa Avenue Bridge, Dietz explained new procedure. Leave as Is. Camp Cardinal Road Leave as is. Dubuque St. Improvement,*leave as Is, move back to '81. South Gilbert St. Impr. Estimates outdated, probably will be 1.9 million, problems getting appraisals. Leave as Is. Asphalt Resurfacing The $59,000 RUT saved can reduce G.O.Bonds here, "Council agreed. *The Grand Ave Pro 1. and Dubuque St. Improvement Proj. were taken out of RUT funding and moved to bonding, also Sunset St. out of RUT, moved to bonding. Council agreed, noting that if the Legislature doesn't come thru with some funds, they will rethink using bonding for Asphalt. Funding of $250,000 from RUT was agreed to for each of 5 years. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MoluCs Page 4 Informal Council January 31, 1979 Central Business District Streetscape, Phase II Glaves pointed out that paving, curbs, sidewalk, underground utilities, lighting would cost $820,000, with no amenities package, instead of $500,000. Council agreed to sell bonds, Rocky Shore Bikeway Riverfront Comm. will use block grant money for this project, so $25,000 can be subtracted from Gen. Revenue Sharing. San. Sewer/City Streetscape-Phase 2; leave as is. Ellis Ave. Alley, leave as is. POLLUTION CONTROL 615-720 Wastewater Treatment Facilities Improvement Pro.j., Leave as is. River Corridor Trunk Improvement Pro.(., might get 70/30 split for funding instead of 50/50. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Crandlc Bridge Signage, leave as is. Benton -Riverside Intersection Impr. Proj., Leave as is. j MASS TRANSIT Bus Stops, Signs 8 Shelters, this,is an addition to the Block Grant funding and AARP funding. Mose wlII present changes later. Leave In. Transit Operation 8 Maintenance Facility, grant being pursued, location where existing maintenance facility is. Leave as is. WATER East Side Water Storage Tank 8 Water Plant Solids Disposal, leave as is. i LIBRARY, leave as is. 720-980 POLICE Animal Control Shelter, funding out of license fees, move back to 181. i Police Statlon Remodeling Pro.f•, need voter referendum for bond Issue. It was suggested that this project be deleted, and Councll look at long-range facilities question. Firing Range, leave as is. FIRE Training Tower Use of parking ramp suggested. Leave as is. PARKING GARAGES A 8 B Leave as is. AIRPORT 10 Unit T -Hangar Pro,j. The Commission will be discussing with Finance use of Revenue Bonds for this and the Shop Building. Parkin Extension, Phase 1, from State Aid 8 Operating. Auto Parking Area Surfacing Proj., will use their own money. CEMETERY WALL Vitosh noted that tests will be made to see if the wall is structurally sound, and if cosmetic work only is needed, money is available. Council agreed. Finalizing the budges' will be scheduled for Feb. 5th. TRANSIT lie II Ing outlined problems in meeting schedules. A record number of passes have been sold. Mose recommends not considering service to University Heights until Spring or Summer, as we are not servicing the Iowa City people adequately. Berlin noted that the Washington Street Parking Lot' would be out In a week. Meeting adjourned, 12:05AM, Feb. I. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DF.S MOI?IES ■ CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON Sl IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180 NEVIS RELEASE February 1, 1979 re: Transit Schedules A combination of circumstances has recently made it impossible in many instances for City buses to operate on schedule, particularly during hours of peak ridership. The steadily increasing number of passengers, along with higher traffic volumes and adverse weather and road conditions, have served to prevent drivers from maintaining posted route schedules. It is anticipated that Spring weather conditions will alleviate this problem to a degree. However, Transit officials believe that a need for long term solutions exists. These are likely to include route restructuring as well as the designation of fewer bus stops along the routes. For the present, riders should expect rush hour buses to run off schedule and are again encouraged to utilize bus service during off-peak hours whenever possible. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I4011jEs MICROFILMED D� JORM MICROLAB MICRONOtED BY JORM MICROLAB 1 1,;. ; . A[ 1 : , . , I " . : . ii , OFFICE OF CITY ASSESSOR VICTOR J. BELGER IOWA CITY, IOWA CITY ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND i 1978-79 1979-80 I City Assessor 25,080 26x000 26,500 i let Deputy 19,440 200800 2nd Deputy 19,240 201026 20,400 1st Assistant 18,300 19,540 Appraiser 179500 17f590 16,700 Extra Help 120000 12,390 Total Salaries lii X556 IIS' T13 256 j Office Expenditures Workmen's Compensation 2,000 2,000 Supplies & Postage 3,000 6,000 Board of Review 11,000 51,500 Car Allowance 500 500 Examining Board- 60 60 Assessor's School 1,500 20000 Court Costs 3,500 3,500 Telephone 1,700 10640 Group Life Insurance 2,000 1,200 Blue Cross -Blue Shield -Family Plan pd. by Fund 40000 4,600 Delta -Dental -Individual Plan pd. by Fund Computer charge 2,500 Total Total Budget 140,820 145,750 Estimated Balance 16 000 1 14 000 13117 0 ie,M Social Security 61,500 71,500 IPERS I Total: Social Security & IPERS Total Budget33j 6 000 12 500 6,800 IMM —00, 6-560— 0Estimated ,� Estimated Balance by Taxation 16 000141000 37, 61M Raised MICROMMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I _. OFFICE OF CITY ASSESSOR VICTOR J. BEL -GER IOWA CITY, IOWA IOWA CITY ASSESSORtS SPECIAL APPRAISAL FUND 1979-80 1978-79 1979-80 Extra Help 21,500 6,500 Supplies & Commercial Appraisers 7,5oo 3,500 iFP M 10 C00 Estiimated Balance 10,000 10,000 Raised by Taxation None None MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES MICROFILMED Se JORM MICROLAB !. Dfib RAP I;, S.:II •!,1 •M•, INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1979 N INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING: February 5, 1979, 1:30 P.N. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, deProsse, Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Erdahl, Perret. Absent: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON REIiL 79-7, Side 1, 980 to End, & Side 2, 1-135. APPLICATIONS TO PL-ANNINC AND ZONING COMM Schmeiser & Boothroy present. 980-1230 Woodland Hills Part -i-, Two memos from Dietz noted, packet 2/2/79. After discussion of storm water management, it was the consensus of the Council to direct the legal staff to work out an agreement to waiver construction until such time as the land is sub -divided or annexed by Iowa City. COMPfITT'I ON COMMUNITY NEEDS Vann & Milkman present. Appointments -Milkman advised that someone from the Armory area was 1230-1348 needed as a representative on the committee. Council decided to re- appoint Hall & McCormick, and actively solicit persons from the Armory area. AGENDA & COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Parking on Sheridan -a majority agreed to leave parking as scheduled1348-1712 now, and re -look at it next spring. (Schedule is for no -parking 8 to 5, Monday thru Friday.) 2. River Street-Neuhauser suggested not allowing parking on the hill, and asking the bus drivers where other problems are, in addition to Woolf Ave./Lee St. and along Woolf Ave. Staff will investigate. Perret supported no parking 8 to 5, Monday thru Friday. Staff to check Oakcrest & Woodside parking restrictions. ILII 3. Ecumenical Housing -As Bob Welsh would like to come, Council decided to discuss it at 2/6/79 meeting. 4. Mose memo on Transit/University Heights noted. Councilmembers agreed q to wait until the crisis situation has improved before discussing. Perret suggested developing a negotiating position. Cost-sharinwill r be discussed next week. g 5. Balmer commented on memo from Chairperson of Housing Commission, noting that Council does consider what they have relayed as important. Staff is checking into concerns over State code, & when Kuchnrzak is ready no report, it was suggested that Council meet with the Commission for discussion. MELROSE COURT PROPOSED CLOSING The beginning of the discussion was not taped. Plastino, Kraft, 1712-2498 Schmeiser, Boothroy, Sheets, P&Z Comm. Blum, University representatives Gibson & Mossman, and neighborhood residents were present. Observations were made concerning Blum's Proposal. Gibson commented that the street north of the Fieldhouse would he closed off in approximately two years, for expansion of the hospital, and that basically he was in agreement with the Staff recommendations. Plastino pointed out that a two - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDIIHS Page 2 Informal Council February 5, 1979 lane circulation pattern would alleviate 75%/80% of the problems that would be corrected with a diagonal. Mossman related problems connected with the bus stop on Grand. Roberts suggested that Melrose Ct. be re -curbed. Irving Weber proposed a 4 -lane extension of Byington south to Myrtle. Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse & Erdahl agreed to closing of Melrose Ct. at the South end Just east of Brookland Place, widening the turn at Byington & Grand, and follow- ing the recommendations making a good circular pattern, also meeting with the University to plan for what is eventually going to happen to this area. Vevera, Roberts and Balmer were opposed to the closing. Later in the meeting direction was clarified, directing that the closing was the first item of action. EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Room, 3:45 P.N. All Councilmembers present. 314-790 Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Ryan, Helling,.11igdon, Keating, j 'Lukrowski. Tape-recorded Reel 79-14, Side 1, 314-790. City Attorney Hayek I explained the justification for holding a closed session. Moved by fdeProsse, seconded by Balmer to adjourn to closed session to discuss strategy of pending litigation where such disclosure would prejudice or disadvantage the government, regarding specific lawsuit in Johnson County District Court regarding Fire Department personnel issue. Affirmative roll call vote, 7/0, unanimous, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perrot, Roberts and Vevera voting 'aye'. The City Council was apprised of litigation. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting, 4:30 PPI. Notion carried unanimously, 7/0. CITY CONFERENCE BOARD MEETING -See minutes of 2/5/79. i SUPIMARY OF BUDGET CHANGES Vitosh & Jones present. 2498 -End Vitosh reported that as a result of the changes made 1/31, Council was short $97,385 in the General Fund and $99,520 in the79 budget, Side 2, the' 79 would have increased property tax by those amounts, if Council 1-95 had not instituted the $2. refuse fee. Road Use Tax changes outlined included: not funding Dubuque St., Sunset St., or Grand Ave, widening (G.O. Bonds instead); increasing asphalt resurfacing to $250,000; reducing amt.for Service Bldg; reducing Streets by deleting rocking of alleys; & to zero out, using $41,135 for snow removal. Changes in s` Revenue Sharing included: increasing Aid to Agencies; adding recycling ? truck; using (ICDA for Rocky Shore Bikeway; moving SW Park to '81; moving Willow Creek Tennis Ct. to '80; and using $35,000 left for Calendar Parking signs to zero out funding. Council agreed. Council requested a review of concerns' regarding garbnge pickup policy. depresse s vote was needed on Bikeway & Handicapped Curb cut project, the Bikeway on East Side of the River, sad on City Park Bike Trail as moved up to '80. deProsse stated support of all three projects. So this made CRS short $10,000. Council decided to take the Central Business District Alley project out of CRS & bond the project. Vitosh requested permission to put asphalt resurfacing in General Fund as an operating expense, rather than in the CIP. Council agreed. MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION 95-135 Vitosh memo on cost, 2/2/79 noted. Salary & fringe are in'the budget under operating and contingency funds. Cost -of -living is 7%. Merit steps will be allowed. Actualtmounts should be made by the City Mgr. & Dept. Heads. Because of the commitment to stay within the President's guidelines, research will be done on flexibility. Meeting adjourned, 5:15 PM. PIICRUFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES n0 RIES MICROFILMED By JORM MICROLAB U CITY CONFERENCE BOARD FEBRUARY 5, 1979 j CITY CONFERENCE BOARD: February 5, 1979, 4:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Vevera. JOHNSON COUNTY SUPERVISORS PRESENT: Donnelley, Cilek, Shipton. i I. C. COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD: Cazin, Karagan, Hayek. STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Stolfus, City AssessorsBelger 6 Hudson. Mayor Vevera announced that this was the time set for public hearing on the City Assessor's budget for FY'80'in the amount of $160,050, and $10,000 for special appraisal fund, as presentedfW the February 6, 1979 meeting at the meefin9 of y, It was moved by the County, seconded by the City, that Vic Belger be reappointed as City Assessor and the budget as presented be accepted. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0. Mayor Vevera declared the public hearing closed, 4:40 PM. 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