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Home My WebLink About1978-11-14 CorrespondenceI•u utOFiLMLU BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D November G, 1978 hear Mayor Vevera and members of the Council: As Chairperson of the Committee on Community Needs from August 1977 to this month, I have repeatedly received numerous requests from residents of the I.ongfellow School Area for some type of traffic controls on Sheridan Avenue. These citizens have also appeared before the Council as well as the. Director of Public Works. As of this writing, they still have not received a satis- factory response. Thu CCN is in full support of their request to have the traffic on Sheridan Avenue either decreased or at least slowed down. Even afew well placed stop signs would at least prohibit traffic from having a cluar shot from Summit Street to Seventh Avenue. Wu would like to go on record as urging that this request he given serious and positive consideration. We believe it is a sad and unnecessary state of affairs when a group of citizens docs not have access to satisfaction from their elected officials for what is a relatively simple request. Please look into this matter, for the sake of having responsive government in our community. Yours respectfully, Curtis Purington Member, CCN MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �2-07b �• f j. �I i -�j t _l i t i November G, 1978 hear Mayor Vevera and members of the Council: As Chairperson of the Committee on Community Needs from August 1977 to this month, I have repeatedly received numerous requests from residents of the I.ongfellow School Area for some type of traffic controls on Sheridan Avenue. These citizens have also appeared before the Council as well as the. Director of Public Works. As of this writing, they still have not received a satis- factory response. Thu CCN is in full support of their request to have the traffic on Sheridan Avenue either decreased or at least slowed down. Even afew well placed stop signs would at least prohibit traffic from having a cluar shot from Summit Street to Seventh Avenue. Wu would like to go on record as urging that this request he given serious and positive consideration. We believe it is a sad and unnecessary state of affairs when a group of citizens docs not have access to satisfaction from their elected officials for what is a relatively simple request. Please look into this matter, for the sake of having responsive government in our community. Yours respectfully, Curtis Purington Member, CCN MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �2-07b �• f, lj ,i<UHLNLU BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MINES, 1041 Ladies and Gentlemen: D N 81978• TELEPHONE 339-9222 AREA CODE 319 our office represents Myrtle Avenue Properties, the owners of a 29 unit apartment complex on Myrtle Avenue approximately 1 block west of Riverside Drive, and approximately 1 block east of the intersection of Myrtle Avenue, Greenwood Drive and Melrose Court. The purpose of this letter.is to object, on behalf of the owners of this apartment complex, to the proposed closing of Melrose Court. Most of the tenants of this apartment complex are students at the University of Iowa or interns or residents at University Hospitals. The bulk of the University of Iowa students primarily attend classes on the west campus of the University. Melrose Court represents the only reasonably convenient access between the apartments and the west campus of the University of Iowa. While I am certainly sympathetic to the concerns of the persons living on Melrose Court, and feel that all reasonable steps should be taken to insure that persons using Melrose Court do so in a safe and prudent manner, I do not believe that it is reasonable to substantially inconvenience great numbers of people living west of Riverside Drive and south of Melrose Avenue. The closing of Melrose Court may well have a substantially adverse impact upon the value of our client's property. Located to the rear of the present apartment complex is an area which could be developed into a substantial number of additional units, but the lack of con- venient access to the west campus may adversely affect the attractive- ness of this area to tenants employed or attending the University in that area. Considerable concern has been expressed by members of the City Council and the staff over the years with regard to congestion on Riverside Drive. This will certainly be aggravated if Melrose Court is closed, inasmuch as it will be one street which will be required to absorb the substantial traffic now being carried by Melrose Court. I f , MICROFILMED DY,i( 11 DORM MICR+LAB tl CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Itly(OHLMED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS ANU /—N i November 7, 1978 Page 2. Your consideration of these concerns will certainly be appreciated. Ver ru y YOU o art Downer RND: CW MICROFILMED By T46RM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES J 11 J 1•IIL.IIU�ILNEU BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES December 4, 1978 Mr. Robert N. Downer Reardon, Sueppel, Downer & Hayes 122 South Linn Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Downer: At its regular meeting of November 14, 1978, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning the proposed closing of Melrose Court. As mentioned .in our letter to you of November 13, a majority of the City Council is interested in closing Melrose Court, but a final decision will not be made until alternative solutions for handling the traffic are con- sidered. The Public Works, Department is still in the process of preparing proposals for Council review. The concerns of your client certainly will be taken into consideration when making a final determination. If you should have further comments concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin r. City Manager 1s cc: City Clerk 2077 MICROFILMED BY { JORM MICR+LAB V CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES V rjiuitUFiLMEU BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES ".40 'IES, IOW I ^.� RECEIVED NOV ._. 1978 I O w A P I R G IOWA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP j November 6, 1978 Mike Kucharzek Director of Housing and Inspection Services I Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 i Dear Mike, We were happy to receive your memo of November 2, outlining the current situation in the development of a model lease for Iowa City. We ,py are pleased that the City Council has taken an interest in this issue and intends to support the concept of a model lease. i 'j and negotiating j -' As you know, tenant groups have been working at drafting r a model lease and checklist since last July. We have held public hearings, negotiated with landlords and made all reasonable efforts to develop a .j fair lease. We feel that we now have a lease that clarifies the legal as of both parties and is fair to -.both landlords and rights and obligatio ` tenants. / Iroval of the Apartment owners' Association would be We recognize that app helpful to the implementation of is negotiate this lease with the city thand laaPartment and whenever,andng wherever, convienient to the above parties. However, as you stated, s it the new landlordapprove aantctakes effect modelleasein the January verynear future msonthat itll be necessary to P Januar L can be distributed by y In order to meet the above deadline, a model lease should be approved uncil by November 15. We sincerely hope that the Apartment by the City Co Owners' Association will come back to the negotiating table, however, if they do not we suggest that the City Council hold a public hearing on the lease, and then approve a lease that will protect the rights of both tenants and landlords. We believe that app' and distribution of a model lease is desireable ' approval i at this time in order to: protect small landlords, for whom the cost of legal counsel in writing a lease would be a burden; - clarify the rights and obligations of both landlords and tenants under the new law; improve landlord -ten that relations. - .. that will achieve the above goals can be We firmly believe that a lease Office :: 319-353-7041 :: Activities Center :: IMU :: Iowa City, Iowa S2 242 MICROFILMED BY I - JORM MICR+LAB -{ CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I.1IL(UrLUI U BY JORM MICROLAB .. ....... ..... .. ... • CEDAR RAPIDS AND 'DES MO "IEt, IOW 4 CITY OF CIVIC CENFER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST November 6, 1978 Honorable Mayor and City Council Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 i OWA CITY IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354-180D Dear Mr. Mayor and Council Members: As you are aware, Tony Kushnir resigned as Assistant City Attorney on October 20, 1978. Since we are interested in finding a qualified applicant with an interest in municipal law, it is possible that the position may not be filled until January or June, when the bar exam is given to new graduates and applicants from other states. During this interim period, it will be necessary for the Legal Department to establish priorities in the event of conflicting demands for time. We propose the following priorities: 1. litigation and administrative hearings 2, urban renewal title work 3. review of contracts and other documents 4. FAUS Gilbert Street project and other property sales and acquisitions. 5, ordinances assigned high-priority by Council or City Manager 6, other matters assigned high-priority by Council or City Manager. 7, ordinances, resolutions 8. claims 9, collections 10. research and legal opinions 11. new City initiated actions and projects. We will welcome your comments or suggestions with regard to this proposal and we thank you for your cooperation. SincereI 2 Jo n Hayek -' IL E DD y Attorney � Nov 81978 bjl/u ..,381E STOLFUS CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �o7`j ■ ;I I r, i f j f I.1IL(UrLUI U BY JORM MICROLAB .. ....... ..... .. ... • CEDAR RAPIDS AND 'DES MO "IEt, IOW 4 CITY OF CIVIC CENFER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST November 6, 1978 Honorable Mayor and City Council Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 i OWA CITY IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354-180D Dear Mr. Mayor and Council Members: As you are aware, Tony Kushnir resigned as Assistant City Attorney on October 20, 1978. Since we are interested in finding a qualified applicant with an interest in municipal law, it is possible that the position may not be filled until January or June, when the bar exam is given to new graduates and applicants from other states. During this interim period, it will be necessary for the Legal Department to establish priorities in the event of conflicting demands for time. We propose the following priorities: 1. litigation and administrative hearings 2, urban renewal title work 3. review of contracts and other documents 4. FAUS Gilbert Street project and other property sales and acquisitions. 5, ordinances assigned high-priority by Council or City Manager 6, other matters assigned high-priority by Council or City Manager. 7, ordinances, resolutions 8. claims 9, collections 10. research and legal opinions 11. new City initiated actions and projects. We will welcome your comments or suggestions with regard to this proposal and we thank you for your cooperation. SincereI 2 Jo n Hayek -' IL E DD y Attorney � Nov 81978 bjl/u ..,381E STOLFUS CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �o7`j ■ b11ufOFiLFIED BY JORM FIICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AILD UES 140 "IES, 10WA 4 i 4 Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommended that.the Aid and A1teSnatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive $60,000 for a shelter. Please approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. Sincerely, ABSlE S CITY CLUi< I Dear Council Members: The -Committee on Community Needs has recommended that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive :60,000 for a shelter. Please approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. �- MICROFILMED BY IDORM MICR+LAB `-CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 I i I i l I f I 1. 4 1 i! i j C' I i i i' Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommended that.the Aid and A1teSnatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive $60,000 for a shelter. Please approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. Sincerely, ABSlE S CITY CLUi< I Dear Council Members: The -Committee on Community Needs has recommended that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive :60,000 for a shelter. Please approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. �- MICROFILMED BY IDORM MICR+LAB `-CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 I i I i l I f I 1. 4 i j 2080 J MiL, <Uf ILMED BY JORM I4ICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommended that 'the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive $60,000 for a shelter. Please approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. Sincerely, j-/0 44�1� NOV 81978 ABBIE S T OLFUS CITY CLERK Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommendedi that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive $60,000 for a shelter. Please appprove this allocation. Thank you very kindly. Gn Sincerely, r,aV 3 978 ABBIE STOLFU.-j CITY CLERK Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommended that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive `b60,000 for a shelter. Please Approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. p Sincerely, L ABBIE STOLFU-) CITY CLERK Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommended i that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive $60,000 for a shelter. Please approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. Sincerely, 73 D �J� r ABBIE S"i OLF L)S CITY CLERIC MICRDFILMED OY ,r�( JORM MICR+LAB i I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M0InCS r a0$0 / w MiL, <Uf ILMED BY JORM I4ICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommended that 'the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive $60,000 for a shelter. Please approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. Sincerely, j-/0 44�1� NOV 81978 ABBIE S T OLFUS CITY CLERK Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommendedi that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive $60,000 for a shelter. Please appprove this allocation. Thank you very kindly. Gn Sincerely, r,aV 3 978 ABBIE STOLFU.-j CITY CLERK Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommended that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive `b60,000 for a shelter. Please Approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. p Sincerely, L ABBIE STOLFU-) CITY CLERK Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommended i that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive $60,000 for a shelter. Please approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. Sincerely, 73 D �J� r ABBIE S"i OLF L)S CITY CLERIC MICRDFILMED OY ,r�( JORM MICR+LAB i I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M0InCS r a0$0 j MiL, <Uf ILMED BY JORM I4ICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommended that 'the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive $60,000 for a shelter. Please approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. Sincerely, j-/0 44�1� NOV 81978 ABBIE S T OLFUS CITY CLERK Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommendedi that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive $60,000 for a shelter. Please appprove this allocation. Thank you very kindly. Gn Sincerely, r,aV 3 978 ABBIE STOLFU.-j CITY CLERK Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommended that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive `b60,000 for a shelter. Please Approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. p Sincerely, L ABBIE STOLFU-) CITY CLERK Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommended i that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive $60,000 for a shelter. Please approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. Sincerely, 73 D �J� r ABBIE S"i OLF L)S CITY CLERIC MICRDFILMED OY ,r�( JORM MICR+LAB i I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M0InCS r a0$0 P7it,KO110iED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND Y I � I Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommended that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Shouse Abuse receive $6O,000 for a shelter. Please approve this allocation r^ ' Thank you very kindly. I1 ? 1i17�31a78 L' Sincerely, Lj oC 7Y CLERK u Dear Council Members: The Committee on Community Needs has recommended that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive $60,000 for a sh�ltc .,_ i Please approve this allocation. p 1 '� Thank you very kindly. n ='' Sincerely, r -i i C II -- I Dear Council Members: I The Committee on Community Needs has recommended that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims Of Spouse Abuse receive allocation. r a:shelter. Please approve %,60,000 j Thank ,you very kindly. Sincerely, F 140V 8.573 ABBI E S OLFUS i s CITY CLERK - I Dear-Oouncil Members: j The Committee on Community Needs has recommended } that the Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse receive $60,000 for a shelter. Please approve this allocation. Thank you very kindly. 0 n Sincerely, L 140V 8 1978 61� A1361E S7ALFl,.. CITY CLERK Z OSd K�1'! MICROFILMED BY �d\ I JORM MICR+LAB 40AR RAPIDS • DES MOINES .ILRUFILNEu BY JORM MICROLAB i PLUM GROVE ACRES, INC. 834 No Johnson CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE Respectfully Submitted, Plum-GFove Acres, Inc. (13 uce R. Glasgow, Pre I 11 E BRG:dt l NOU i 11.1978 A13BIE 5 i 0LFU5 CITY CLERIC MICROFILMED BY jbRM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 20FSS j 1 a Iowa City, Iowa 52240 I i t,t ( November 13, 1978 .Department of Community Development 1 Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Attn: Donald Schmeiser re: MMS # 1 01 37 , Court Hill—Scott Boulevard Addition, Part VII Preliminary Plat, PAD & LSRD Plan (S-7836) Dear Don: On behalf of Plum Grove Acres, Inc., I am requesting that the abovereferenced project be forwared to the City Council for consideration at the earliest possible date. Respectfully Submitted, Plum-GFove Acres, Inc. (13 uce R. Glasgow, Pre I 11 E BRG:dt l NOU i 11.1978 A13BIE 5 i 0LFU5 CITY CLERIC MICROFILMED BY jbRM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 20FSS H1,61<Ui-iLMLu BY JORM 14ICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND 'DES M MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. M 465 IOWA HIGHWAY N9.1 WEST • IOWA CITY • IOWA 52240 319-351-8282 sOctober 31, 1978 Richard Blum, Chmn. Planning & Zoning Commission Iowa City, Iowa � W Z w H1,61<Ui-iLMLu BY JORM 14ICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND 'DES M MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. M 465 IOWA HIGHWAY N9.1 WEST • IOWA CITY • IOWA 52240 319-351-8282 sOctober 31, 1978 Richard Blum, Chmn. Planning & Zoning Commission Iowa City, Iowa � o Z w w Z i Z w I� Re: COURT HILL — SCOTT BOULEVARD ADDITION, PART VII IOWA CITY, IOWA (5-7836) Dear Mr. Blum and Members of the Commission: Y Ron.1d R. M.p.r AEA L.S. Robert D. Mlck.l.on LS. L erry R. S.W11I.r LA. Chll.l.ph.l M. Stephen P. E. Uoa�� NOV 13 1978 ; vLFllSI CMC CITY CLERK (2) You have before you the above referenced development plan in which the following factors influenced the overall site analysis and design considerations: A) The site is an irregular shaped tract of land that doesn't lend itself to economical conventional single family development. B) Existing site grades make vehicular access to the eastern portion of the tract from the proposed extension of Oberlin Street difficult at best. C) We recognize the desireability of limiting access points onto Scott Blvd to as few as possible, in that it has been designated as a "Secondary Arterial" roadway. D) A transition zone between the existing R3A zoning to the south of this tract and the R18 zoning of this tract would be desireable. E) Rezoning hes not been requested, therefore the tract will not exceed the requirements of R19 zoning. F) The demand for moderate cost attached residential units of the condominium concept by retiring persona and families has seen a significant increase. G) Stormwater Management is to be provided as per the requirements of the Stormwater Management Ordinance. H) Appropriate tree plantings are to be provided as per the requirements of the Tree Ordinance. In a general analysis of the plan, I would like to point out the following: A) The units es proposed, are not "multi—family" units in the context usually associated with multi—family terminology. 1) The units are all single story homes in the general range of 1000 to 1350 square feet of living area per dwelling unit. 2) All unite are to have private patios and semi—public open areas. 3) All unite are to have attached one or two car garages, therefore eliminating the need for large parking areae normally found in "multi—family" developments. 4) All of the proposed units will have vehicular access via private drives, to be privately maintained, thus a considerable savings to the City when compared to an equivalent conventional development. B) The density of the proposed development is well below that which could be attained under R1B zoning. 1) The single family lots are similar in size to those existing in the Oak Woods Subdivision adjacent to this area. Y MICROFILMED By .e} 1 I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i r M,LIWt iLALu BY JORM I.1ICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE M —2— (S-7836) 10-31-78 B) Density 2) The lots, where the condominium type of development is proposed, are all larger than would be required under R1B zoning. a) Lot 106 could accomodate 8 dwelling unite, we have shown 4. b) Lot 121 could accomodate 5 dwelling units, we have shown 4. c) Lot 122 could accomodate 5 dwelling unite, we have shown 4. d) Lot 123 could accomodate 19 dwelling unite, we have shown 16. The principle objectives for using the Planned Area Development concept for this project were to allow the inclusion of the Single Family Attached dwellings in a relatively low density area and to have a mechanism for the continued maintenance of the stormwater management facility. The current zoning and subdivision ordinances do not have provisions for this type of development, except in the higher density R2 and R3 zones. As stated above the developers are not proposing densities that would not be possible with conventional single family development, but rather a more innovative development concept that provides a more diverse mix of housing types for a variety of housing demands. The developer has experienced significant sales resistance to lots where significant portions of the lots are within the limits of the stormwater storage facility. C) An access is proposed onto Scott Boulevard for Lot 123 only. This access point will provide vehicular access to 16 dwelling unite. I feel that this will have lase of an impact on the projected traffic flows than an inter— secting street. I also feel that the projected traffic flows do not warrant eliminating all access within the 1750 foot distance between lower West Branch Road and Washington Street. D) The plan, as proposed, provides a transition of housing types between the existing R3A Zone and the existing Single Family homes on Oberlin Street. The four unit structure on Lot 122 is designed to appear as a large two unit building when viewed from almost any direction. The cluster of four single units on Lot 106 was designed to appear es four conventional homes on a short street. The development concept for Lot 123 is to provide a small semi—private community complex for a specialized residential market demand. E) The tree plantings, as required end proposed, far exceed the usual quantities planted by home owners in single family developments. These trees will be placed to provide visual screening, noise buffering, and esthetic enhancement to the development. LRStpb Respectfully, (IMS CONSULTA , INC. � 2rs�'r Larry R. Schnittjer MICROFILMED By ' JORM MICR+LAB 'l CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r' P1i utUl iLil�u by JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. 465 IOWA HIGHWAY N4.1 WEST • IOWA CITY • IOWA 52240 319- 351- 8282 November 13, 1978 Mayor Robert Vevere City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Vevere; N. Non.IC R. Y.y., RE.A LS. Ro0.r1 0. Yl.k.lmn L.S. Lorry R. SehnI111.1 LA. CMIaophor W Sl.ph.n P. E. NOV 13 1978 k;, L3 LdE. :; inLFUoo, CN)C CITY CLERK (2) I em requesting that the City Council review the policies of the "Comprehensive Plan" as they relate to Trafficways, specifically the interpretation of allowable access onto streets classified as Secondary Arterials. The particular area of my present concern is the 1750 foot strip between Lower West Branch Road and Washington Street along Scott Boulevard, as it relates to the proposed Court Hill—Scott Boulevard Addition Part VII, although I am sure that additional concerns will develop along other sections of Scott Boulevard and other Secondary Arterial Streets. The definition of a Secondary Arterial Street an page 92 of the Comprehensive Plan includes the following statement 11 Secondary Arterial streets offer direct property access to only large industrial, commercial, institutional and multifamily residential sites." The interpretations I have received from the Department Of Community Development Staff have placed additional implied emphasis on "large multifamily residential". In paragraph D.2 of the Trafficways Plan on page 130 it says in part "access will be controlled and driveways will not be permitted to have direct access to Secondary Arterials." The area in question is approximately 1750 feet in length by about 320 feet in width and zoned for the most part R1B, which according to the interpretations given, whould apparently not be afforded any type of access onto Scott Boulevard. I find it rather ironic that the City is requesting that the developers provide the city with a 100 foot right—of—way (though the Comprehensive Plan illustrates an BO foot right—of—way for e Secondary Arterial street) and then will not allow access for development of the adjacent property. Of the many secondary arterial streets illustrated an the Trafficways Map (page 136), I find very few that would meet the requirements of the current interpretations for a distance equivalent to that mentioned above. Considering the projected traffic flows for Scott Boulevard, I find it difficult to rationalize the reasoning behind effectually eliminating access. There is an existing access point in the immediate vicinity of the proposed private drive serving 16 single family residential unite, see attached letter. Under any other situation an existing access point whould be allowed to have continued use whether it be a County road or State highway. 141CROFIL14ED BY _,•1 JORM MICR+LA13 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES t•tiu<UF iLMEU BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND — p 11-13-78 Vevera In general, my requests are: 1. What basis is the City going to use for the establishment of Right—of—Way widths for Scott Boulevard? 2. What criteria is to be considered with respect to planning the placement of future intersecting streets and/or private drives along Scott Boulevard? 3. Is a "private drive" which in this instance serves 16 unite, to be considered the same as a "driveway" and hence not to be afforded access? These questions need,to be answered so that in future development planning of areas along this corridor, I and the developer(s) will have a clear understanding of the parameters that must be considered. It is our hope that these parameters will be more in the line of "reasonable and proper for good planning" rather than whet may be considered to be a standard approach to any situation. Respectfully, MMS Consultants,_ Inc n1 fi t✓� Larry . Schnittjer Enclosure cot Bruce Glasgow Y�.:.., MICROFILMED BY I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES V ■ i. 1 i. 1 1 i i I t•tiu<UF iLMEU BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND — p 11-13-78 Vevera In general, my requests are: 1. What basis is the City going to use for the establishment of Right—of—Way widths for Scott Boulevard? 2. What criteria is to be considered with respect to planning the placement of future intersecting streets and/or private drives along Scott Boulevard? 3. Is a "private drive" which in this instance serves 16 unite, to be considered the same as a "driveway" and hence not to be afforded access? These questions need,to be answered so that in future development planning of areas along this corridor, I and the developer(s) will have a clear understanding of the parameters that must be considered. It is our hope that these parameters will be more in the line of "reasonable and proper for good planning" rather than whet may be considered to be a standard approach to any situation. Respectfully, MMS Consultants,_ Inc n1 fi t✓� Larry . Schnittjer Enclosure cot Bruce Glasgow Y�.:.., MICROFILMED BY I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES V ■ tli ulUi iLMLU BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES STAFF REPORT To: Planning & Zoning Commission Item: S-7836. Court Hill -Scott Blvd., Part VII GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Requested action: Purpose: Location: Size: Existing land use and zoning: Surrounding land use and zoning: Applicable regulations: 45 -day limitation period: 60 -day limitation period: SPECIAL INFORMATION Public Utilities n Prepared by: Doug Boothroy Date: October 19, 1978 Bruce Glasgow 834 North Johnson Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Preliminary plat and PAD plan approval To develop single family, duplex, and four plex residential units. Northeast of Amhurst Street Approximately 9 acres. Undeveloped and RIB ' North - single family, undeveloped, and RIB East - undeveloped and RIB South - single family, undeveloped, and RIB, R3A West - single family and RIB Requirements of the Subdivision Code and the Storm Water Management, and PAD Ordinances. 11/8/78 11/23/78 Adequate sewer and water service are available. 141CROFILMED BY 1{ DORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES hI,LAUU ILNLU GY JUR14 MICROLAu 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES Public services: Sanitary service is available as well as Police and fire protection. Transportation: Vehicular access is proposed both from Oberlin and Scott Boulevard. Physical characteristics: The topography is gently to steeply sloping (2-16 percent). ANALYSIS The subject request is for approval of a preliminary Planned Area Developed plan and plat to allow a mixing of single family, duplex and four-plex residential uses. The density proposed is within the two to eight dwelling units per acre range recommended by the Comprehensive Plan. The staff's major concerns with this proposal is with the land use pattern and the design of the proposed development. Proposing residential units 25 feet from an arterial street (Scott Boulevard) leaves only a minimal amount of area in which to attempt to control the side-effects generated by the more intense land use (arterial street) on the less intense land use (residents). Existing multi -family uses south of Court Street on Scott Boulevard have 25 foot setbacks. The "Scott Boulevard Bubble" reflects a recent planning decision by both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council to provide future opportunity in that area for a better separation between residential uses and Scott Boulevard than now exists. In general, the most successful transition between different land uses is accomplished not across front or side lot lines, but takes place across rear property lines. It is possible for the subdivision to be redesigned with lots backing up to i Scott Boulevard. The staff found that a conventional single family subdivision with lots backing onto Scott Boulevard would provide a minimal separation of 75 feet between residential units and the right-of-way. In addition, the Comprehensive Plan recommends that residential structures should not be located closer than 98 feet to arterial streets unless substantial buffer plantings of 33 feet in width or other sound barriers are provided. Staff is opposed to additional access points to Scott Boulevard by private drives between lower West Branch Road and Washington Street. All planning efforts regarding Scott Boulevard have been oriented to legitimizing that facility's ability to function as a secondary arterial street. By definition, a secondary arterial street "serves a dual function of circulation and access with circulation taking precedence. Secondary arterial streets are developed to carry very large volumes of traffic (5,000-15,000 vehicles/day) in a grid and radial pattern which supplements the primary arterial system. Secondary arterial streets offer direct property access toonl large industrial, commercial, institutional, and multi -family residential sites emphasis added)." The proposed cluster of four-plex units to have direct access to Scott Boulevard can hardly be defined as a large multi -family development deserving special consideration for access to that facility. Approval of the request as submitted extends multi -family residential uses in a linear pattern along an arterial street and into a proposed single family area 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAE CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I l."UhiLMw by JURM MICROLAB 3 CEDAR RAPIDS AND opposing low density single family lots across front yards. Neither of these land use patterns are desirable. To reiterate a point made earlier, the purpose of buffering is to minimize those adverse effects that dissimilar land uses can have on each other. Allowing residential uses to encroach upon an arterial street and opposing low density residential uses across the street from higher density residential uses is not good land use planning. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is the staff's recommendation that the preliminary PAD plan and plat be denied unless the plan and plat can be redesigned to resolve the staff concerns discussed above. DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES 1. Walkways should be provided between lots 113 and 114. 2. Oberlin Street should be labeled. 3. A note should be provided so that no structures are to be allowed within the storm water detention facility. 4. Private drives should be labeled as being private. 5. Distances between proposed buildings on the tract and buildings on land located adjacent to said tract should be shown. 6. 7. B. 9. 10 The plan does not comply with the Tree Regulations. The right-of-way along Scott Boulevard should be 50 feet from center line for a total right-of-way of 100 feet. Lot 106 should be fully dimensioned. The or storm run off toothefnorthtand underrScotted storm Boule ardeshouldwer pbefshown. water The location of existing public utilities and their easements should be shown. 11. The size of proposed water mains should be shown. 12. A signature block for the City Clerk's signature should be provided. 13. An application needs to be made to the City for Large Scale Residential Development plan approval. MICROFILMED BY DORM MIC R+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i i i I I i i l."UhiLMw by JURM MICROLAB 3 CEDAR RAPIDS AND opposing low density single family lots across front yards. Neither of these land use patterns are desirable. To reiterate a point made earlier, the purpose of buffering is to minimize those adverse effects that dissimilar land uses can have on each other. Allowing residential uses to encroach upon an arterial street and opposing low density residential uses across the street from higher density residential uses is not good land use planning. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is the staff's recommendation that the preliminary PAD plan and plat be denied unless the plan and plat can be redesigned to resolve the staff concerns discussed above. DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES 1. Walkways should be provided between lots 113 and 114. 2. Oberlin Street should be labeled. 3. A note should be provided so that no structures are to be allowed within the storm water detention facility. 4. Private drives should be labeled as being private. 5. Distances between proposed buildings on the tract and buildings on land located adjacent to said tract should be shown. 6. 7. B. 9. 10 The plan does not comply with the Tree Regulations. The right-of-way along Scott Boulevard should be 50 feet from center line for a total right-of-way of 100 feet. Lot 106 should be fully dimensioned. The or storm run off toothefnorthtand underrScotted storm Boule ardeshouldwer pbefshown. water The location of existing public utilities and their easements should be shown. 11. The size of proposed water mains should be shown. 12. A signature block for the City Clerk's signature should be provided. 13. An application needs to be made to the City for Large Scale Residential Development plan approval. MICROFILMED BY DORM MIC R+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i I•li l,J<Uh1LMLD BY JORM 141CROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOk 4 14. Cross-section detail should be provided for the private drives. 15. Parking areas should be fully dimensioned. ATTACHMENT Location map ACCOMPANIMENT Preliminary PAD plan and plat. Approved by enn s ra t, ire for Department of Planning and Program Development { MICRDFILMED BY p DORM MICR+LAE3 ,I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES hi.il.iiLi9i.0 BY JURM I.IICROLAU CEDAR RAr1D5 AND DES i i t I s- 7e36 c ApoT1eN lit 7' ' w iMr -pgzgL� � YN a,R � PLAT Iry � ?ACP, �L�A� .,oral nlr,----------.. _._. i Go�Izi �-4i�- Sc.o-cTo��vA�zn i /YDS\ -(total 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB I CEDAR RAPI05 - DES MOINES 1•j ufUFiLi4LU BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UE CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER • 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 • (319) 354.180D November 16, 1978 Student Senate University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52242 Attn: Mr. Paul McAndrew Jr. Student Senate Housing Committee Chairperson Mr. Donn Stanley, President Student Senate l Mr. John Frew, Vice President Student Senate i i Dear Sirs: Thank you for your recent letter concerning the advertisement placed in the November 7, 1978, Daily Iowan by the Iowa City Apartment As- I sociation. This matter has been presented to the City Council for j review and the City Council has recommended that the City Attorney I make a decision as to whether or not litigation or the filing of a complaint in this matter is appropriate. Sinc rel yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager jm2/16 Cc: 1,CO�h6� i i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES hl u,ltur II-; LU BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES J IOWA CITY POLICE DEPT. JURISDICTION Complaint Report COMPLAINTNUMBER ❑I. JCSO 04. UofI PRIMARY SECONDARY . 02.ICPD 05.Other-inlowa CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFICATION 0 3. CPD 0 e. Other -out OE State ADDRESS IH NE N PLACE OF OCCURENCE: HOUSE ST ST.1 SECTOR, 0_ -o M0. DATE 04Y Mfl. TIME MIN. SHIFT wwMro.np"For of lw io..TFe RECEIVEDBY: NITIAL ONLYI DISPATCHED BY: NITIALONLYI %8 • Lb] ].YII ].IbT °FIaI j"..°PDI wr.Ian i ui OFFICER OFFICERSTIME DIS�ATC... TIM 10n TIME A1C III IFFICER ADD'L. OFFICER UNIT FI L 1 V I I ICER I FI R • Details of Complaint RECEIPT..... Received from the Iowa City Police Department, namely Officer Leo Eastwood -one certified hearing notice originating from the City Clerk's Office Signature: Disposition 0 Yr IIICRO17ILMED BY •, JORM EILA13 v CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 n 1•IiuKUF lLi•ILU BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AMU Ut) CITY OF InWA rfl CIVIC CENTER • 410 F. WnSI IINGION ST, • IOWA CITY IOWA 52 • (31q) 3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CN SUSPENSION CR REVOCATION OF A BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSE ISS -1) 1'0 POUR CUSHIONS, INC. d/b/a NNIML 1GWPTi. To John Albert Wakefield Four Cushions, Inc, d/b/a Control Toiler 18-20 S. Clinton St. Iowa City, Iona 52240 NOTICE IS lII]M GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Civic Center, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7;30 p.m. on November 14, 1978, to determine whether the City Council should suspend or revoke a Class B Beer Permit issued to Four Cushions, Inc, d/b/a Control lbwer on April 26, 1978 for violation of Section IDUI D of Ordinance No. 2605 because the premises fails to conform to applicable health regulations for toilet facilities. Following said public hearing the City Council shall make a determination as to whether a violation of said regulations has occurred and whether said license should be suspended or revoked. Abbie Stolfus City Clerk MICROFILMED BY •.rP ' JORM MICR¢LAB % CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I j iI I i .l i I I 0 n 1•IiuKUF lLi•ILU BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AMU Ut) CITY OF InWA rfl CIVIC CENTER • 410 F. WnSI IINGION ST, • IOWA CITY IOWA 52 • (31q) 3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CN SUSPENSION CR REVOCATION OF A BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSE ISS -1) 1'0 POUR CUSHIONS, INC. d/b/a NNIML 1GWPTi. To John Albert Wakefield Four Cushions, Inc, d/b/a Control Toiler 18-20 S. Clinton St. Iowa City, Iona 52240 NOTICE IS lII]M GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Civic Center, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7;30 p.m. on November 14, 1978, to determine whether the City Council should suspend or revoke a Class B Beer Permit issued to Four Cushions, Inc, d/b/a Control lbwer on April 26, 1978 for violation of Section IDUI D of Ordinance No. 2605 because the premises fails to conform to applicable health regulations for toilet facilities. Following said public hearing the City Council shall make a determination as to whether a violation of said regulations has occurred and whether said license should be suspended or revoked. Abbie Stolfus City Clerk MICROFILMED BY •.rP ' JORM MICR¢LAB % CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES e : !jw V. 411 P"tr ELIVERED BY I OWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT on November 8, 1978 e 411 P"tr I'liuIRUF ii-NLu BY JORM 141CROLAB �VNo. 521135 RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL fj NO INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED— NOT FOR INTERNATIONAL MAIL I (See Reverse) t^, 1 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES OF IOWA CITY WASHINGTON ST. • IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240.(319) 354.180) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SUSPENSION OR ` ISIDTTUSICab�CINS ISSUI= CUSMONs, d/b/a CONTROL 'IOWECi. C 0 0 SI0WPIWHOM. CR MD AN M t {4akefield VAMSS DWI nSIRICCED EVIUR "�" ° Dns, Inc. d/b/a m TOTAL POSTAGE `� $ wer linton St. POSTMARK G Iowa 52240 � G Is HMM GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held t Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the w p 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, at a November 14, 1978, to determine whether the City Council should suspend or revoke a Class B Beer Permit issued to Four Cushions, Inc. d/b/a Control r on April 26, 1978 Tower for violation of Section XXI D of Ordinance No. 2605 because ,r to applicable health regu the premises fails to conform lations for toilet facilities. Following said public hearing the City Council shall nuke to wha violion of said hasseoccurredd and whetherether said license should be surspendediors revoked. Abbie Stolfus I City Clerk 7 MICROFILMED BY I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 2,.09 0 ■ P.O.. STATE AND ZIP CODE QJ Iowa Citi, IA 5224 POSTAGE CERTIFIED FEE - 4- O u SPECIAL DEUVERY N u � RESTRICTED DELIVERY Y A. QD o LL W W " TOWHOM AN0 0.1R K DUMRID V N ¢ 9NM•SWNON.OAND R RmRaS aTDIIMr Z W W Sard"WHON IAO WR v d y ¢ D[vi[RED WITH RISTROED RT o z DRIMI t^, 1 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES OF IOWA CITY WASHINGTON ST. • IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240.(319) 354.180) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SUSPENSION OR ` ISIDTTUSICab�CINS ISSUI= CUSMONs, d/b/a CONTROL 'IOWECi. C 0 0 SI0WPIWHOM. CR MD AN M t {4akefield VAMSS DWI nSIRICCED EVIUR "�" ° Dns, Inc. d/b/a m TOTAL POSTAGE `� $ wer linton St. POSTMARK G Iowa 52240 � G Is HMM GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held t Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the w p 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, at a November 14, 1978, to determine whether the City Council should suspend or revoke a Class B Beer Permit issued to Four Cushions, Inc. d/b/a Control r on April 26, 1978 Tower for violation of Section XXI D of Ordinance No. 2605 because ,r to applicable health regu the premises fails to conform lations for toilet facilities. Following said public hearing the City Council shall nuke to wha violion of said hasseoccurredd and whetherether said license should be surspendediors revoked. Abbie Stolfus I City Clerk 7 MICROFILMED BY I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 2,.09 0 ■ fliu ojF!LNLU BY JORM I.IICROLAB oN,o 55, 0 � OF C ITY om�H'•^d �o a N mmemo -'o „°3 oH. VI�SAC^mD yu... =u'6NrS �' da m r' CIVIC CENTER • 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. S^�b N b'J��d.. SRR F"•j .iSF AA -1'.I Qb " 06.05 ^^[ipp Vr•-y '� ' ma uo� n„"'.• -dui q" i C � ,I P` o 1''c cerin �z. 0 9 � 6bS b3 S 9A a CEDAR RAPIDS AND OWA C ITY IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 - (319) 354.1800 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SUMNSION OR REVOCATION OF A BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO FOUR CUSHIONS, INC. d/b/a ODNML TOWER - MICROFILMED BY f1� i JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES To John Albert Wakefield Four Cushions, Inc. d/b/a w�•I W7 "-` -� b�Ny Control Tower ff3�RN b b�' fig.• �. 18-20 S. Clinton St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 AS S NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Civic Center, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, at -- - 7:30 p.m. on Novaber 14, 1978, to determine whether the City issued -777777777-71 Council should suspend or revoke a Class B Beer permit to Four Cushions, Inc. d/b/a Control Tower on April 26, 1978 of Section XXI D of Ordinance No. 2605 because for violation fails to conform to applicable health regulations the premises for toilet facilities. Following said public hearing the City Council shall make as to esaid violation haseoccurrediand whetherlicenseshould be suspendedor revoked. Abbie Stolfus I i City Clerk MICROFILMED BY f1� i JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES N,LlwilLi'ILu by JURM MICROLAb CEDAR RAPIDS A!ID UES stn 'IE`, IObI All CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 ��RETUlb'f 1iE0EIPT--REQUESTED 4409 8 ; IOWA i. clri, iq z�yp O L m i MT9 v 1 j OCI Mr. Joh A. Wakefield M • ^�*KL Control T r 18 - 20 S. ton St. i1ao L n' IGwa City IA 40 5 Novi la FAM b MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAE3 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i / .iidr Y�1Y�#1�1� rA:" �rlrlr�i'nw wln /YiSii�•�� ;%i �IC I•}� I11,1 111 � - CII� LKUi iLi-IED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, 1041 4 PROGRAM PROPOSALS FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) JULY 1979 - JUNE 1980 BUDGET AND FOR REALLOCATION OF UNUSED FY 178 FUNDS .. Department of Planning G Program Development October 18, 1978 MICROFILMED BY _ A DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 r,jiu<UFiLMLu BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND TABI,H Oil CONTENTS IdICROfILMED BY ,:e•� JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Purpose of Booklet : . . . . . , , , , 1 Role of CCN . . . . . . . . . . . . . ', 1 Decision Making Process. . ' , , , . , 3 Budget Worksheets. . . . . . . . • • • • • . : , , , , 5 CCN Goals and Objectives FY '80. • • • • • . , , . 6 { HUD Goals and Objectives . • • • • • ' ' ' ' . in Iowa City 1975-1978. . . . . . . . • 6 !! 9 CDBG Program . . , Map of Neighborhood Improvement Program Area . . . . , . . i Neighborhood Improvement Programs11 t 4 Housing Rehab • • • ' '' . . .13 Minimum Housing Code Enforcement • • • • 15 Ralston Creek Flood Control . 17 Ralston Creek Maintenance . . , , ,19 Neighborhood Site Improvement . • • : 23 m Neighborhood Traffic Controls . • • • • : 25 m River City Housing Collective . . . • Junior High School. . . • • • 29 o o Purchase of Central for the Handicapped and Elderly 31 Programs a Senior Center . . • • • • Architectural Barrier Removal Old Brick . • • • 33 37 e H Minor Housing Repairs for Elderly . • • • • • ' . ' ' ' ' o a Other Programs41 General Program Administration. : , , , ,45 Energy Conservation . • • • • • ' ' ' ' ' ' , Plan Development and Implementation , , .49 53 Comprehensive . Rape victim Advocacy • • ••• . ' , . , , Shelter for Victims of Spouse Abuse . : , , .57 67 Emergency Housing for Transients. . . • • • • • , , , ,83 Land Acqusition for Street Link -up. . • • 85 I Trunk Sewer Extension . . . . . . . . . . Appendix: Minutes of CCN Public Meeting (October 4, 1978) • : (October 5, 1978) .89 . ,91 Minutes of CCN Public Meeting i IdICROfILMED BY ,:e•� JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES IJ u(UriLMLu BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROPOSALS 5th YEAR APPLICATION PURPOSE OF THE BOOKLET: To present all the project proposals received from staff and/or citizens during the public meetings hold by CCN on October 4 and S. All proposals have the same format so that they can be more easily used in making decisions on the budgeting of the 5th year CDBG funds. In order to simplify the process, proposals for reallocation of unused FY 178 funds were also received at these meetings. ROLE OF COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS (CCN): To review all the proposals in the booklet and then to develop budget recommendations. Draft recommendations will be discussed with the general public at a public meeting to be held on Thursday, October 26, and then final recommendations will be presented to the City Council on Monday, November 13. DECISION-MAKING PROCESS: � 1 1. Initially members of CCN should define what they feel the City should accomplish while CDBG funds are available. What are the City's goals? Since these goals are in part determined by HUD requirements and in part by the goals set in previous years, the following are suggestions for your consideration. a. To develop and implement programs that will have a long-term.beneficial impact toward preserving and revitalizing the older neighborhoods within the Council -designated CDBG Neighborhood Improvement Program area. (See map on page 9 ) b. To develop and implement programs that will benefit and improve the total living environment of the residents of Iowa City. Of the residents benefiting from these programs, a minimum of 75% must be persons of low or moderate income. c. To develop and implement programs that could not be developed without this source of federal funds. 2. The second step is to review and evaluate each program proposal individually. These proposals were presented to CCN by staff and citizens at the two public meetings. Which of these programs will help the City attain its goals? 1 MICROFILMED BY„I JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES la ui<UF tLi4cu BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS Arlt; u 3. The final step is to determine which combination of programs will be most bene- ficial to the City and can be carried out with currently available CDBG funds. Points to remember: a. Not all programs can be funded. b. Some programs are already underway and require continued funding. c. Recommendations can be made to partially fund a program, though this may seriously jeopardize the program. On the next page is a list of all the program proposals. For your information, the actual amount spent on each project through June 1978 is listed together with the amount allocated for.Projects in this fiscal year (July 1978 -June 1979, 4th year COAG application). I'hc total amount of CDBG funds available is $1,126,25; of this $670,000 is for the Sth year (FY 180) budget, and $456,251 is unused FY 178 funds which can'be reallocated for use this year (FY 179, 4th year). In making your funding recommendations in the last column, you should take into con- sideration that this is the last year of CDBG funding. Therefore, projects need to be completed by the end of the year, and any new projects will have to be 'one year" ones. It is also important to maintain a large contingency fund, to ensure w the completion of projects with cost over -runs or unexpected expenditures. i I i 2 ? MICROFILMED BY �JORM MICROLAB ' I ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES BUDGET WORKSHEET TABLE OF CITIZEN/STAFF PROPOSALS FOR CDBG FUNDING FY 180 NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS lousin Rehabilitatioll 3.11 e1 or.00 Site Im rovements c a ston Creec Flood Control.15 Ralston Creek Maintenance .17 Neighborhood Traffic Controls .23 Iver it Housingollectrve .25 urc ase o entra unior ig School(p.29) PROGRAMS FOR HANDICAPPED & ELDERLY Senior Center(p.31) rc 1 ec ura arrier emoval O1 Brick( .33 nor ousing epeirs for Elderly (P.37) OTHER PROGRAMS General Program Administration( .4 ner Conservation .45 Comprehensive Plan Implementation (p.49) ganc=quisitionor yp5 or i ms o nt.67 qt Link tures thru Budget allocation Recommen- June 1978 &carry fSth r overs gunusedFY dafunding 0 A 7 M I� 14 n 3 JORM MICROLAB 111A11 _:IIC@�n u.1a1.i u� DORM MICROLAB I.f';b11' ['I:V ... ii ,:.'-001'11', J nen- is for ling .2 t•LUtU1 iLMLU BY JDRM I•IICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES Kf �t?MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LAB l CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES FY 'BO BUDGET COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES y y The City Council of Iowa City appointed members of the Committee on Community Needs to advise the City Council on the use of HCDA-CDBG funds and to carry out the following functions (Resolution N76-136): 1. Evaluate and"interpret the City's programs that affect human needs and community development. a. Specific activities of the Community Development Plan will be reviewed periodically at the committee's meetings. b. Members will actively participate in program development committees. t 2. Provide a systematic communication interchange between citizens and.policy- !' makers with regard to all Housing and Community Development Act, Community I` Development Block Grant applications and programs. a. Citizens are invited to attend monthly CCN meetings. b. Radio shows will be used to discuss CDBG projects. C. 'Public.hearings will be advertised in the community newspapers. 3. Facilitate neighborhood meetings to identify needs of neighborhoods and 1 otherwise assist citizens in articulating community needs. a. Neighborhood meetings will be organized to discuss projects affecting a particular target area, and also to gather informationabout other neighborhood problems and program needs. 4. Assist citizens to develop programs, where possible, to meet community needs. a. When a citizen suggests a problem, which could be minimized through a CDBG activity, members will speak as advocates for the request. b. If a citizen suggests a problem which is ineligible for CDBG funding, when possible, members will suggest other funding sources or program, f alternatives. 5 Kf �t?MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LAB l CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1:11 uNi iL;,Icu BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES ' GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 The primary objective of this Title is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low and moderate income. This objective is to be achieved through the elimination of slums and blight and detrimental living conditions, conservation and expansion of housing and housing opportunities, increased public services, improved use of land, increased neighborhood diversity, and the preservation of property with special values. --Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, Section 101(c) Requirements for CDBG Fundin In order to insure a viable on-going program, HUD requires that the community identify community development needs and objectives, and then formulate programs to meet these objectives. Emphasis must be placed on the needs of persons in low and moderate income groups, which includes the majority of elderly and handicapped. Programs are to be developed as part of the overall CDBG community development plan. In communities where the population exceeds 10,000 people, a specific neighbor- hood or area,of the community is to be selected and the community development plan is to improve that area by providing more decent housing and a more suitable living environment for the low and moderate income families that reside in that area. Programs developed can address not only physical improvements in housing, but also the neighborhood's need for community facilities, improved utilities, public services, and other public improvements which will provide.a better living environ- ment for the neighborhood's residents. The On Going CDBG Programs in Iowa City With the basic goals and objectives of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 in mind, Iowa City identified a number of appropriate neighborhood improve- ment programs. These programs are concentrated in an area designated by the City Council as shown on page 9. Neighborhood improvement programs include the following: 1. Ralston Creek has flooded both public and private properties in this neighborhood for years, but until CDBG funds became available in Iowa City there was never enough money to implement solutions identified by previous studies. In Iowa City this problem was identified as one of top priority and the City Council decided to address it again. Powers -Willis Associates was hired to review previous studies and to identify the best long the plain.onSome interiming the projectstotershed controlaflooding areston Creek completed,Panddother Flood- plain. p � 6 141CROFILMEO BY ,;,•I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i 1 i 1:11 uNi iL;,Icu BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES ' GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 The primary objective of this Title is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low and moderate income. This objective is to be achieved through the elimination of slums and blight and detrimental living conditions, conservation and expansion of housing and housing opportunities, increased public services, improved use of land, increased neighborhood diversity, and the preservation of property with special values. --Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, Section 101(c) Requirements for CDBG Fundin In order to insure a viable on-going program, HUD requires that the community identify community development needs and objectives, and then formulate programs to meet these objectives. Emphasis must be placed on the needs of persons in low and moderate income groups, which includes the majority of elderly and handicapped. Programs are to be developed as part of the overall CDBG community development plan. In communities where the population exceeds 10,000 people, a specific neighbor- hood or area,of the community is to be selected and the community development plan is to improve that area by providing more decent housing and a more suitable living environment for the low and moderate income families that reside in that area. Programs developed can address not only physical improvements in housing, but also the neighborhood's need for community facilities, improved utilities, public services, and other public improvements which will provide.a better living environ- ment for the neighborhood's residents. The On Going CDBG Programs in Iowa City With the basic goals and objectives of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 in mind, Iowa City identified a number of appropriate neighborhood improve- ment programs. These programs are concentrated in an area designated by the City Council as shown on page 9. Neighborhood improvement programs include the following: 1. Ralston Creek has flooded both public and private properties in this neighborhood for years, but until CDBG funds became available in Iowa City there was never enough money to implement solutions identified by previous studies. In Iowa City this problem was identified as one of top priority and the City Council decided to address it again. Powers -Willis Associates was hired to review previous studies and to identify the best long the plain.onSome interiming the projectstotershed controlaflooding areston Creek completed,Panddother Flood- plain. p � 6 141CROFILMEO BY ,;,•I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES NiuwFiL'ILU by JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES improvements particularly two dams on the South and North branches of Ralston Creek will be implemented during the next 3 years. 2. Housing quality has declined in older neighborhoods of Iowa City as in- flation has caused home repair prices to skyrocket. In order to help low and moderate income families to continue to reside in their homes, a Housing Rehabilitation Program was established. This program provides both technical and financial assistance to homeowners needing to bring their homes up to Minimum Housing Standards. Mike Kucharzak, project director, is re-evaluating the effectiveness of this program and will recommend against its continuation. 3 4. Rental housing quality has also declined in the older neighborhoods of Iowa City. In order to encourage landlords to keep their properties in compliance with the Minimum Housing Code adopted by the City, a systematic housing inspection program was implemented. Until CDBG funds were avail- able, a systematic inspection program had not been possible. Now each structure with 3 or more units is inspected annually to assure its compliance with established codes. The quality of rental housing has improved considerably because of this program. The Neighborhood Site Improvement Program complements the above programs. It allows residents of a neighborhood to select other public improvements which are essential in revitalizing their neighborhoods. These improvements might include alley repairs, sidewalk repairs, park improvements, bus benches, tree plantings, and other public improvements that will make their neighborhood a more livable environment and one suitable for raising a family. In Iowa City the City Council has also chosen to develop programs specifically directed toward handicapped and elderly residents. 1. The Architectural Barrier Removal Program was developed as one of these programs. Improvements were made to all City -owned buildings by removing architectural barriers which prevented people with physical limitations from utilizing the facilities. 2. A senior center is being developed in Iowa City. The primary source of funding will be CDBG funds. The goal of the program is to develop one multi-purpose senior center providing a diverse assortment of resources for elderly residents of Iowa City, all under one roof. Programs to be included in the senior center might include recreational, social, educational, medical or others. The programs are now being defined with the help of the Council of Elders. The Old Post Office has been acquired to house the Senior Center, and the architects, citizens and staff are working on plans for its development. 7 i 141CROFILMED BY ;f JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i li NiuwFiL'ILU by JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES improvements particularly two dams on the South and North branches of Ralston Creek will be implemented during the next 3 years. 2. Housing quality has declined in older neighborhoods of Iowa City as in- flation has caused home repair prices to skyrocket. In order to help low and moderate income families to continue to reside in their homes, a Housing Rehabilitation Program was established. This program provides both technical and financial assistance to homeowners needing to bring their homes up to Minimum Housing Standards. Mike Kucharzak, project director, is re-evaluating the effectiveness of this program and will recommend against its continuation. 3 4. Rental housing quality has also declined in the older neighborhoods of Iowa City. In order to encourage landlords to keep their properties in compliance with the Minimum Housing Code adopted by the City, a systematic housing inspection program was implemented. Until CDBG funds were avail- able, a systematic inspection program had not been possible. Now each structure with 3 or more units is inspected annually to assure its compliance with established codes. The quality of rental housing has improved considerably because of this program. The Neighborhood Site Improvement Program complements the above programs. It allows residents of a neighborhood to select other public improvements which are essential in revitalizing their neighborhoods. These improvements might include alley repairs, sidewalk repairs, park improvements, bus benches, tree plantings, and other public improvements that will make their neighborhood a more livable environment and one suitable for raising a family. In Iowa City the City Council has also chosen to develop programs specifically directed toward handicapped and elderly residents. 1. The Architectural Barrier Removal Program was developed as one of these programs. Improvements were made to all City -owned buildings by removing architectural barriers which prevented people with physical limitations from utilizing the facilities. 2. A senior center is being developed in Iowa City. The primary source of funding will be CDBG funds. The goal of the program is to develop one multi-purpose senior center providing a diverse assortment of resources for elderly residents of Iowa City, all under one roof. Programs to be included in the senior center might include recreational, social, educational, medical or others. The programs are now being defined with the help of the Council of Elders. The Old Post Office has been acquired to house the Senior Center, and the architects, citizens and staff are working on plans for its development. 7 i 141CROFILMED BY ;f JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES mkwWFiLA1EU BY JORM 141CROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS :41CROFILMED BY �Q ' JORM MICR+LAB } CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I jr 8 i :41CROFILMED BY �Q ' JORM MICR+LAB } CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES hn t,tui L;'ILu by JURM IAICROLAB CDBG NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AREA • CEDAR RAPIDS ANU JL IIICROF ILMED OY JORM MICR+L_AB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401NES I I;IIU<UFILMLU BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES HOUSING REHABILITATION No additional funds have been requested by Mike Kucharzak for Housing Rehab in the 5th year. Mike will explain his reasons for this action at the CCN 1 meeting on Wednesday October 18 at 1:00 P.M. There is at least one supporting letter and a number of verbal expressions of support from citizens for this program. 11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 0 1-1lw<UiiLI4Lu UY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT PROJECT GOAL: The continuing goal of this program is to monitor the physical quality of housing units within the central corridor of the City to ensure that accommendations are maintained in a safe and san- itary condition in accordance with all the applicable codes and ordinances. AREA TO BE SERVED: Project area identified for intense Community Development Block Grant activities as shown on page 9. (The rest of Iowa City is served by inspectors funded by Iowa City.) PROJECT OBJECTIVES: The established program objectives of the (lousing Code En- forcement 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. 2. To inspect owner -occupied single family dwelling units on a complaint basis, by request or when the exterior shows evi- dence 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 as appropriate or necessary. S.. To review office procedures and time management procedures regu- larly to ensure 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. 7. To continue to develop staff professionalism and competence by annual in-service training programs. 13 Y- �i't, dICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO I I CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT PROJECT GOAL: The continuing goal of this program is to monitor the physical quality of housing units within the central corridor of the City to ensure that accommendations are maintained in a safe and san- itary condition in accordance with all the applicable codes and ordinances. AREA TO BE SERVED: Project area identified for intense Community Development Block Grant activities as shown on page 9. (The rest of Iowa City is served by inspectors funded by Iowa City.) PROJECT OBJECTIVES: The established program objectives of the (lousing Code En- forcement 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. 2. To inspect owner -occupied single family dwelling units on a complaint basis, by request or when the exterior shows evi- dence 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 as appropriate or necessary. S.. To review office procedures and time management procedures regu- larly to ensure 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. 7. To continue to develop staff professionalism and competence by annual in-service training programs. 13 Y- �i't, dICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO I I CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES I•IiutUt iLALu BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND D BACKGROUND: A comprehensive ;uinlysis of administrative and field procedures has been necessary to implement the stated project objectives. Some of the following items have already been implemented, others are currently underway. 1. The Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code was adopted by the City Council in May of 1978. Field inspection forms, violation notices, and related documents have been designed to parallel I the new code. 2. A streamlined paper -handling system has been designed which permits final orders to be composed directly from field inspection forms. i 3. One additional Housing Inspector has been hired to accomplish thorough coverage of the CDBG target area. (Budgeted FY78, FY79) 4. Housing Inspection records are being reviewed and microfilmed to preserve significant property records. ,j S• The functions of scheduling and billing for rental permits are 3 being combined through the use of a computerized billing system. 6. Informational brochures have been prepared and are used to dis- seminate.information to the public. C 7. A program of in-service training for Housing Inspectors was ybegun last year and a second phase is planned for the coming ear. 8. A framework of administrative procedures has been set up anticipating the implementation of the rent escrow program as authorized by the Housing Code. 9. Housing Appeals Board hearings and court prosecutions are pur- sued when necessary to accomplish code compliance. 10. Staff has attended numerous speaking engagements and workshops on Housing including such groups as Board of Realtors, Council on Aging, Chamber of Commerce, Neighborhood CDBG workshops, State and National workshops of the National Association of Housing i and Redevelopment Officials. ng ; ESTIMATED COST: $105,000.00 PROJECT PLANNER: Bruce B. Burke PROJECT COORDINATOR: Michael Kucharzak NOTE: At the CCN Public Meeting on October 5, 1978 Mr. Kucharzak stated that he hoped to make the program sufficiently self supporting so that it could continue with maximum efficiency after July 1, 1980, when the federal source of funding ceases. 14 7 MICROFILMED BY I Y� JORM MICR+LAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 6 g i I �I I•IiutUt iLALu BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND D BACKGROUND: A comprehensive ;uinlysis of administrative and field procedures has been necessary to implement the stated project objectives. Some of the following items have already been implemented, others are currently underway. 1. The Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code was adopted by the City Council in May of 1978. Field inspection forms, violation notices, and related documents have been designed to parallel I the new code. 2. A streamlined paper -handling system has been designed which permits final orders to be composed directly from field inspection forms. i 3. One additional Housing Inspector has been hired to accomplish thorough coverage of the CDBG target area. (Budgeted FY78, FY79) 4. Housing Inspection records are being reviewed and microfilmed to preserve significant property records. ,j S• The functions of scheduling and billing for rental permits are 3 being combined through the use of a computerized billing system. 6. Informational brochures have been prepared and are used to dis- seminate.information to the public. C 7. A program of in-service training for Housing Inspectors was ybegun last year and a second phase is planned for the coming ear. 8. A framework of administrative procedures has been set up anticipating the implementation of the rent escrow program as authorized by the Housing Code. 9. Housing Appeals Board hearings and court prosecutions are pur- sued when necessary to accomplish code compliance. 10. Staff has attended numerous speaking engagements and workshops on Housing including such groups as Board of Realtors, Council on Aging, Chamber of Commerce, Neighborhood CDBG workshops, State and National workshops of the National Association of Housing i and Redevelopment Officials. ng ; ESTIMATED COST: $105,000.00 PROJECT PLANNER: Bruce B. Burke PROJECT COORDINATOR: Michael Kucharzak NOTE: At the CCN Public Meeting on October 5, 1978 Mr. Kucharzak stated that he hoped to make the program sufficiently self supporting so that it could continue with maximum efficiency after July 1, 1980, when the federal source of funding ceases. 14 7 MICROFILMED BY I Y� JORM MICR+LAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MLL,WFiU,ICU BY JURM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAFIDS AND UES RALSTON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL. No specific funds are being requested for this project for the 5th year. How- ever, Dick Plastino, Project Director has asked the Committee to allocate a healthy contingency fund, as he fears possible unbudgeted cost increases due to inflation, increases in the price of land and other problems. 15 MICROFILMED BY JORM. MICR+LAB 'f ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MICROFILMED BY a{ - JORM MICR+LAB 7 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES iLMLU by JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES RALSTON CREEK MAINTENANCE PROJECT GOAL: To provide for channel improvements and continuous maintenance of Ralston Creek and other natural drainage ways. AREA TO BE SERVED: Total flood plain of Ralston Creek (south and north branches) within Iowa City. I BACKGROUND: One method of improving the appearance of Ralston Creek and facil- itating the water's unrestricted drainage flow is to routinely clean the creek bed. Purchasing of a "Gradall"type hydroexca- vator was requested last year but was not funded. This type of machine has been rented in previous years at a cost of $2,500 monthly. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Purchase of a "Gradall" type hydroexcavator to accomplish channel improvements and to expedite the removal of debris from various locations which dam up after a storm will require three persons for operation and fullest use of the machine. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CITY ACTIVITIES: Maintenance of the Ralston Creek channel would improve the neighborhood quality in the CDBG neighborhood improvement areas. Other CDBG programs that have been developed to work in concert with this program and include Housing Rehab- ilitation Program, Site Improvements Program, and the Minimum Housing Code Enforcement Program. These four programs work to- gether to comprehensively revitalize an older, declining area of Iowa City. 90,000 GSTIMA7TD COST SUMMARY: Personnel and rother vator $ costs 55,325 Total 145,325 NOTE: toytheecityforequipment returnedbought thewith FederalGGovernmentcosting theover endlmust of ttheBlock Grant funding period. PROJECT PLANNER AND COORDINATOR: Dick Plastino REQUEST FOR INCLUSION IN FY 180 PROPOSAL: CCN 17 rILMED BY r' . JORM MIC R+LAB � 6EDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES t ,I ,j One method of improving the appearance of Ralston Creek and facil- itating the water's unrestricted drainage flow is to routinely clean the creek bed. Purchasing of a "Gradall"type hydroexca- vator was requested last year but was not funded. This type of machine has been rented in previous years at a cost of $2,500 monthly. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Purchase of a "Gradall" type hydroexcavator to accomplish channel improvements and to expedite the removal of debris from various locations which dam up after a storm will require three persons for operation and fullest use of the machine. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CITY ACTIVITIES: Maintenance of the Ralston Creek channel would improve the neighborhood quality in the CDBG neighborhood improvement areas. Other CDBG programs that have been developed to work in concert with this program and include Housing Rehab- ilitation Program, Site Improvements Program, and the Minimum Housing Code Enforcement Program. These four programs work to- gether to comprehensively revitalize an older, declining area of Iowa City. 90,000 GSTIMA7TD COST SUMMARY: Personnel and rother vator $ costs 55,325 Total 145,325 NOTE: toytheecityforequipment returnedbought thewith FederalGGovernmentcosting theover endlmust of ttheBlock Grant funding period. PROJECT PLANNER AND COORDINATOR: Dick Plastino REQUEST FOR INCLUSION IN FY 180 PROPOSAL: CCN 17 rILMED BY r' . JORM MIC R+LAB � 6EDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES F1�<UhILME SY JUW1 h1ICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, 1041 r 18 .MICROFILMED DY i DORM MICR+LAB '( !. CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES hu uwaILAu! BY JORM NICROLNd • ,.JAR RAPIDS A.. DES HC,"IES, NEIGIIBORIIOOD SITE IMPROVRIENTS VROJECT GOAL_: To revitalize and upgrade neighborhoods of the City where other Community Development Block Grant activities (e.g., housing rehabili- tation) are taking place. AREA TO BE SERVED: All of the CDBG planning area in Central Iowa City. Currently, the program process is active in the Northside Area, a neighborhood with roughly three times the number of households in the Longfellow Area. Input meetings will be held next in the Creekside Area east of the Longfellow project area. BACKGROUND: The site improvement program is intended to upgrade a neighborhood through repair of sidewalks and alleys, tree planting and general public improvements which will revitalize the entire neighborhood environment. Neighborhood meetings have been held in the Northside Area and Longfellow Area proposals have been implemented. Projects include sidewalk and alley repair, bus benches, tree planting, and a mini park at Longfellow School PROJECT DESCRIP'T'ION: To continue implementation of similar site improvement programs in other neighborhoods in the CDBG project area, as shown on the attached map. The Neighborhood Site Improvement program channels funding back to the neighborhoods and, with technical assistance from the staff, provides a mechanism for addressing needed improvements other than those made on individual houses. It also provides a mechanism for neighborhood residents to convene and plan their neighborhood environment based upon preferences appropriate to each neighborhood. This process of citizen participation will be cont- inued as the Neighborhood Site Improvement program is initiated other neighborhoods throughout the CDBG program area. Several initial meetings will be held in each neighborhood to gather ideas for im- provements. Staff will then organize the residents' ideas into proposals for implementation and will return to the neighborhood residents to get their priority rating on each project. Subsequent to review by the residents, the proposals will be submitted to the City Council for their approval for funding and staff will proceed with implementation. R_EI.ATIONSHIP TO OTHER CITY ACTIVITIES: This program is also strongly coordinated with the (lousing Rehabilitation Program, and complements the City's Tree Planting Program in some areas as well as the Ralston Creek Flood Control Program. Because citizen contact in this program is extensive and because it deals with the "quality of life" in indi- vidual neighborhoods, there are enumerable opportunities for coor- dination and communication pertinent to all City activities. ESTIMATED COST: In order to provide each neighborhood with an adequate, visible and equitable level of improvement, it is necessary to retain throughout FY 179 the total budgeted for FY '78. Due to staff shortages and implementation problems the FY 178 funds were not encumbered prior to June 30, 1978, however, the funds need to be left in the Site 19 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I•ll�i(UFILHLu BY JURM MICROLAo • CEUMR RAPIDS ANG -S MOINES, 1061. 4 Improvement account to pay for bills now coming in from Longfellow Area improvements and to pay for improvements promised to Northside and Creekside residents.rovided the No additional funding is being requested this year, p previous funding grill remain in the Site Improvement budget. 'RO.I_FC'f ACCOUNTING: 4 -year total allocation $410,000 FY 179 allocation: $15,000 trees, $194,000 _220,000 other improvements, $11,000 administration (FY '78 allocation) $190,000 Bills paid as of 6/30/78 1,814 AMOUNT 'f0 RE RF.AI.LOCKIT:D $188,186 r, FROJFCr 8UIIGF:T: I I•ll�i(UFILHLu BY JURM MICROLAo • CEUMR RAPIDS ANG -S MOINES, 1061. 4 Improvement account to pay for bills now coming in from Longfellow Area improvements and to pay for improvements promised to Northside and Creekside residents.rovided the No additional funding is being requested this year, p previous funding grill remain in the Site Improvement budget. 'RO.I_FC'f ACCOUNTING: 4 -year total allocation $410,000 FY 179 allocation: $15,000 trees, $194,000 _220,000 other improvements, $11,000 administration (FY '78 allocation) $190,000 Bills paid as of 6/30/78 1,814 AMOUNT 'f0 RE RF.AI.LOCKIT:D $188,186 r, FROJFCr 8UIIGF:T: 4 -year total allocation $410,000 FY 179 allocation for S of neighborhoods -220,000 (FY '78 allocation for 11 of neighborhoods), $190,000 Longfellow Improvements: $25,600 original plus 44,600 $19,000 increased cost of sidewalk repair 145,400 .Washington Street Project ...15,756 Amount remaining for Northside and Crcekside $129,650 improvements - 20 f MICROFILMED BY wy JCRM MICR+LAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES j i 3 1 4 -year total allocation $410,000 FY 179 allocation for S of neighborhoods -220,000 (FY '78 allocation for 11 of neighborhoods), $190,000 Longfellow Improvements: $25,600 original plus 44,600 $19,000 increased cost of sidewalk repair 145,400 .Washington Street Project ...15,756 Amount remaining for Northside and Crcekside $129,650 improvements - 20 f MICROFILMED BY wy JCRM MICR+LAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES rti�,wt i L iacv by JURM 1-I1CROLAb CDBG NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AREA • CEDAR RAPIDS ANL) U 141CROFILKED BY 'I 1, JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES CUP, REr3r �/ Ph�.icci Ac—IV I I Fv '78 r4F_IG0BcRSI t I. Do„Jrrrel'JTs VtiutNFiLi•Uj BY JORI.1 MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AN DES s101"1[S, l041 7 i 1 I 1 22 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 I i 1 22 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Mil,i(Ul iLMLU BY JORN MICROLAB I CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CONTROLS PROJECT GOALS: To protect the Longfellow School residential neighborhood and other neighborhoods, where site improvement is taking place,from inappro- priate levels of through traffic. AREA TO BE SERVED: Longfellow School area, Northside neighborhood, Creekside area. BACKGROUND: Through traffic in residential neighborhoods not on arterial streets is a common complaint from several neighborhoods in the city. Generally, these problems occur when side streets are used as a "short cut" to avoid a problem intersection. Traffic diverters have been used in other communities to lengthen the "short cut" with the result of decreasing filter -through traffic. Traffic diverters are identified in the Trafficways Report (prepared as a background report for the Comprehensive Plan by the Department of Community Development) and in the Northside Site Improvements Program as desirable means of controlling inappropriate through traffic. During the past three years residents of the Longfellow School area have continuously requested stop signs or other traffic controls on Sheridan Avenue. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An evaluation of traffic problems in the three areas of Neighborhood Site Improvements would precede recommendations for placement of stop signs or traffic diverters. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: This project will improve the neighborhood quality of the areas where it is implemented. ESTIMATED COST: Evaluation of traffic problems (4 Planner/Program Analyst) $3,500 Stop signs or other traffic diverters 2,500 TOTAL $6,000 PROJECT PLANNER AND COORDINATOR: Marianne Milkman RIiQUEsTED BY: Jeffery Shabilion, CCN Public Meeting 10/4/78 23 T ��1fM 141CROFILIIED BY .I JORM MICR+LAB , CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I l - I 1 l i ti i i i Mil,i(Ul iLMLU BY JORN MICROLAB I CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CONTROLS PROJECT GOALS: To protect the Longfellow School residential neighborhood and other neighborhoods, where site improvement is taking place,from inappro- priate levels of through traffic. AREA TO BE SERVED: Longfellow School area, Northside neighborhood, Creekside area. BACKGROUND: Through traffic in residential neighborhoods not on arterial streets is a common complaint from several neighborhoods in the city. Generally, these problems occur when side streets are used as a "short cut" to avoid a problem intersection. Traffic diverters have been used in other communities to lengthen the "short cut" with the result of decreasing filter -through traffic. Traffic diverters are identified in the Trafficways Report (prepared as a background report for the Comprehensive Plan by the Department of Community Development) and in the Northside Site Improvements Program as desirable means of controlling inappropriate through traffic. During the past three years residents of the Longfellow School area have continuously requested stop signs or other traffic controls on Sheridan Avenue. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An evaluation of traffic problems in the three areas of Neighborhood Site Improvements would precede recommendations for placement of stop signs or traffic diverters. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: This project will improve the neighborhood quality of the areas where it is implemented. ESTIMATED COST: Evaluation of traffic problems (4 Planner/Program Analyst) $3,500 Stop signs or other traffic diverters 2,500 TOTAL $6,000 PROJECT PLANNER AND COORDINATOR: Marianne Milkman RIiQUEsTED BY: Jeffery Shabilion, CCN Public Meeting 10/4/78 23 T ��1fM 141CROFILIIED BY .I JORM MICR+LAB , CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ili(,K&iL!4EU BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND 141CROFILMED BY DORM MICF;I+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES bine<W IL;1ILL) by JURM (41CROLAG CEDAR RAPIDS AUD DES RIVER CITY HOUSING COOPERATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROPOSAL RE: Cooperative Housing Final Draft 10/9/78 General Goals: The housing problem in Iowa City is generally acknowledged to be severe. Rental units are scarce (fewer than 18 are vacant during the fall), expensive (rents are 168 higher than the "Fair Market" rates set by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare), and often of poor quality. We seek to make pleasant housing available at a reasonable price. In so doing, we also hope to preserve j the unique character of existing residential housing stock. Specific Objective: " To implement our general goals, we propose to purchase a large house, and manage it cooperatively under the auspices of the River City Housing Collective, Inc. How Cooperatives Work A consumer cooperative, in general, is a user -owned, J user -controlled business. There are cooperative grocery stores.(e.g. New Pioneer), owned by the shoppers; cooperative banks (credit unions), owned by depositors; and cooperative rooming houses, owned by tenants. There are six principles which guide all bona fide cooperatives. Those principles are condensed here: 1. Membership is open. Unfair discrimination' (social, political, racial, or religious) is absolutely prohibited. 2. Management is democratic. Each member has one vote. 3. Invested capital receives a strictly limited rate of interest. 4. Income in excess of expenses is to be (a) distributed among the members, or (b) used for further development of the cooperative. No one may profit at someone else's expense. 5. Members (and the general public) must continually be educated in the principles and methods of cooperative business management. 6. Cooperatives of all types cooperate with each other. 25 MICROFILMED BY �I JORM MICR+LAB ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES f•1LLi(W ILi•iLU by JORM MICROLA6 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES Housing cooperatives usually purchase and manage a set of relatively larqe rooming houses, although some co-ops have gone so far as to build high-rises. Work is divided among the tenants. Tenants generally pay (a) a membership fee when they join the co-op (about $20), (b) room and board charges, and (c) a damage deposit. The River City Housing Collective, Inc. This organization first offered rooms during August of 1977, after some six months of groundwork. The University of Iowa was kind enough to provide us with a few tenant properties, of which we now occupy three ---220, 222, and 302 Melrose Avenue --- for a nominal rent. This favor will allow the Collective to save (for future real estate purchase) a large fraction of our rental income.. Currently our 21 members are adding $570 to our Development Fund each month. We plan, once financially on our feet, to leave the UI -owned houses and move into Collective -owned structures. We also plan to continually add to the size of the Collective. This growth must, however, be controlled. Should there be too large an influx of new members who have not had training in cooperative management, severe problems could result. The reader is assured that the expansion proposed herein is considered safe ---i.e., not too sudden ---by the Collective's Board of Directors. The Proposal Four-bedroom homes in Iowa City are generally priced in the upper 601s. We are looking for a minimum of five bedrooms, with room to add a bedroom or two. This brings the estimated purchase price to $80,000. Costs of renovation (adding rooms, rewiring, insulating, plumbing, repairing windows, adding solar energy equipment, handicapped access, etc.) could reach $10,000. Therefore we estimate that, to purchase and renovate a large house, we will need $90,000. We can contribute about $9,000 of our own funds in July of 1979. We request a $50,000 direct grant for purchase of a house, and a $10,000 direct grant for rehabilitation of that structure.TOTAL REQUEST: $60,000. We will have to borrow $21,000 from private sources. 26 MICROFILMED BY ..� JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 �I i f•1LLi(W ILi•iLU by JORM MICROLA6 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES Housing cooperatives usually purchase and manage a set of relatively larqe rooming houses, although some co-ops have gone so far as to build high-rises. Work is divided among the tenants. Tenants generally pay (a) a membership fee when they join the co-op (about $20), (b) room and board charges, and (c) a damage deposit. The River City Housing Collective, Inc. This organization first offered rooms during August of 1977, after some six months of groundwork. The University of Iowa was kind enough to provide us with a few tenant properties, of which we now occupy three ---220, 222, and 302 Melrose Avenue --- for a nominal rent. This favor will allow the Collective to save (for future real estate purchase) a large fraction of our rental income.. Currently our 21 members are adding $570 to our Development Fund each month. We plan, once financially on our feet, to leave the UI -owned houses and move into Collective -owned structures. We also plan to continually add to the size of the Collective. This growth must, however, be controlled. Should there be too large an influx of new members who have not had training in cooperative management, severe problems could result. The reader is assured that the expansion proposed herein is considered safe ---i.e., not too sudden ---by the Collective's Board of Directors. The Proposal Four-bedroom homes in Iowa City are generally priced in the upper 601s. We are looking for a minimum of five bedrooms, with room to add a bedroom or two. This brings the estimated purchase price to $80,000. Costs of renovation (adding rooms, rewiring, insulating, plumbing, repairing windows, adding solar energy equipment, handicapped access, etc.) could reach $10,000. Therefore we estimate that, to purchase and renovate a large house, we will need $90,000. We can contribute about $9,000 of our own funds in July of 1979. We request a $50,000 direct grant for purchase of a house, and a $10,000 direct grant for rehabilitation of that structure.TOTAL REQUEST: $60,000. We will have to borrow $21,000 from private sources. 26 MICROFILMED BY ..� JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MLUI t IU$u 6y JURM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES Protected finances if the request is granted We assume that the new house will hold nine members, that co-op members will pay an average rent of $55, that 58 of the rooms are vacant at any given time, and that the $21;000 loan is for 5 years at 10.58. INCOME Rent i . n. ,i i i MLUI t IU$u 6y JURM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES Protected finances if the request is granted We assume that the new house will hold nine members, that co-op members will pay an average rent of $55, that 58 of the rooms are vacant at any given time, and that the $21;000 loan is for 5 years at 10.58. INCOME Rent $19,-,40. per year EXPENSES Debt service 6,919. Rent to UI 2,700. 4 points on loan 840. (one time only) Losses due to vacancy 990. Legal fees 100. Insurance 400. Maintenance Committee 685. Development Committee 60. Membership Committee 85. Education Committee 300. Finance Committee 60. Newsletter Committee 100. Purchasing Committee appliances 340. furniture 860. Cultural Committee 120. Contingency fund 700. INCOME LESS EXPENSES 4,481. for FY 1979 5,321. for FY 1980 - FY 1983 The annual surplus would be placed in a fund to be used for further real estate acquisitions. NOTE: Property taxes are deliberately ignored because, by July 1979, we will have gained Non-Ppofit Tax -Exempt status. Timetable July 1, 1979. Member orientation and selec- tion are complete or nearly so. August 1. Purchase is finalized. November 1. Renovation is complete. Occupancy begins. Member orientation and selection We would like to provide housing for those whose needs are not currently being met: (a) low income people, (b) elderly people, and (c) single parents. In order to reach these groups we will direct our recruiting effort toward appropriate organizations ---the Johnson County Council on Aging, HACAP, and Parents Without Partners, for example ---and ask these organizations to their members/clients. 27 MICROFILMED BY I JORM MICR#LABS' I ' CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES iLi(UF Li•ILU BY JURM 14ICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AIII) DES .'40 `1F.S, IOW At least one workshop, which all prospective applicants are expected to attend, will be held. The workshop's purpose will be to allow people to understand what cooperation is, and how cooperative organizations work, before they apply for membership. There should be no surprises awaiting a new member. The workshop(s) may include an audio-visual pre- sentation, simulation exercises or role-playing, question -and -answer sessions with current co-op members, and other activities. After the workshop(s), those who are still interested may apply for membership. Member selection will be done in accordance with the first principle of cooperation (open membership, unfair discrimination prohibited). Since we expect more applications than available rooms, new members will be chosen randomly after certain other factors, such as desired move -in date and willingness to accept a double room, are considered. I Please direct questions concerning this proposal to: Don Doumakes 302 Melrose Avenue 351-6586 338-2994 28 '�`� ' --teF r 141 CRDILMED BY JORM MICR+LAE i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ■ i i i i -`i i i iLi(UF Li•ILU BY JURM 14ICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AIII) DES .'40 `1F.S, IOW At least one workshop, which all prospective applicants are expected to attend, will be held. The workshop's purpose will be to allow people to understand what cooperation is, and how cooperative organizations work, before they apply for membership. There should be no surprises awaiting a new member. The workshop(s) may include an audio-visual pre- sentation, simulation exercises or role-playing, question -and -answer sessions with current co-op members, and other activities. After the workshop(s), those who are still interested may apply for membership. Member selection will be done in accordance with the first principle of cooperation (open membership, unfair discrimination prohibited). Since we expect more applications than available rooms, new members will be chosen randomly after certain other factors, such as desired move -in date and willingness to accept a double room, are considered. I Please direct questions concerning this proposal to: Don Doumakes 302 Melrose Avenue 351-6586 338-2994 28 '�`� ' --teF r 141 CRDILMED BY JORM MICR+LAE i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ■ I.li LIWrILMLu by JORM HICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND 'DES `101'IES, !0 i i jj PURCHASE OF CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL I PROJECT GOAL: To purchase Central Junior High School so that the property could be preserved for public use. AREA TO BE SERVED: North central portion of the Project Area. 1 BACKGROUND: At a City Council discussion of the Community Development Block Grant Program, it was suggested that part of the FY '80 fund allocation be used to acquire the Central Junior High School property from the School District. The North Central Accreditation Association recently evaluated the school and suggested that the district close the school by 1985. The School Board has made no decisions on such a closing or selling any property to date. The Council's suggestion was to permit continued use of the property by the School Board as long as necessary, but stressed the importance of preserving the property for open space. According to the Comprehensive Plan for Iowa City, the central and downtown areas are deficient inneighborhood parks 1 and open space. i PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Purchase of the Central Junior High School property in 1980 with school use permitted for an additionalI7K' years if necessary. I 1 At this time it is not known whether it would be feasible to use the building for recreation or other purposes. The project has long j range rather than immediate benefits to the Project Area. I RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CITY ACTIVITIES: The neighborhood improvement programs in the project area also attempt to improve the environmental quality of the area. Preservation of open space is an important element of neighborhood quality. The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan was developed with CDBG funding and recommends long range planning for the neighborhood. ESTIMATED COST: Approximate cost of purchase: $100,000 PROJECT PLANNER: Marianne Milkman ( REQUESTED BY: Mary Neuhauser, City Council Member - Council meeting 10/3/78 29 K:-• , rte""'-"—". �'-_ .I 4' 14ICROrn14ED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES tliuWhiLi4�U BY JORM MIMLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE 30 ' K 141CROFILMED BY .' JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �, H_i wWr iLNEL) 3Y JORM 1.11 CROLAB CEDAR RAPID; AND DES SENIOR CENTER I PROJECT GOAL: To develop a community center for senior citizens and to coordinate d services to meet their needs in one programs, activities an convenient, readily accessible location. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Iowa City purchased the old Post Office site located at the corner of Washington and Linn Streets. The post office itself is to be remodeled for use as a Senior Center. The site immediately east of the post office will be developed as a high rise housing project for the elderly. This structure, owned by a non-profit corporation, will be attached to the Senior Center and share certain common spaces. AREA AND PERSONS TOBE SERVED: The Senior Center will be a focal point for activities of and services for Iowa City senior citizens., The facility and services will be designed to provide accessibility to physically handicapped senior citizens. Programs and services will be available I for persons of all income levels, education and social backgrounds. According to a 1974 special census, Iowa City had a population of ` 47,744, of which 6.3% (or 3,008) were over 60 years of age. A large ior citizens reside in older neighborhoods percentage of the sen y near the downtown area. The former post office structure is in an excellent location, both from the standpoint of direct access for the mobile elderly population and its proximity to central business services which abound in the area around the site. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CITY ACTIVITIES: The City of Iowa City currently does not own or operate a facility solely for use by senior citizens. However, the Community Recreation Center does plan and supervise recreation and social activities for this special population group (i.e., a Golden Age Club, scheduled exercise programs, trips, and other parties and gatherings -- totaling four or more activities a week) and the Public Library does provide books, literature, films, and meeting rooms for all age groups including elderly and mail dainaddition special order large print materials are available has been developed for shut-ins. The new proposed Senior Center would provide a wide range of social, recreational, and educational opportunities to senior citizens. Currently provided recreation and library services would be coordinated with other activities in one accessible location. 250,000 ESTIMATED COST SU*IARY: Real property acquisition $1 047 000 Rehabilitation costs �gT'L_n_U Total 31 MICROFILMED By ,.rl JORM MIOR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 1. LL,1(W iLf4Lu BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE ESTIMATED COST 811EAKDOWN: RMIABII,nwrrON CASTS: All interior remodeling and redecorating except elevator installation and heating - cooling equipment $ 780,000 Elevator 130,000 New roof, all new construction such as ramps, loading docks, exterior surface work, window repair, etc. 70,000 Heating and cooling equipment (venting and Pipes included in remodeling estimate) 52,000 Extra cost of commercial kitchen ' 15 Total --L'—'000 Based on$1,047,000 . the present estimate of $38.00 per square foot to remodel the facility the total rehabilitati Sq. ft. .x $38.00) on cost became ,$1,086,000 (28,563 SOURCES OF FUNDING TO DATE CDBG - purchase and remodeling Title III Grant (State Senior Center Funds) $1'P00,000 equipment and furnishing Title V Grant (Federalfunding) 38,666 equipment and furnishing Senior Center share of land sale to housin 53,234 8 Protect 50,000 est. Total $1,141,900 . PROJECT PLANNER $ COORDINATOR: Julie Vann 32 MICROFILMED BY 'I JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 h1iulWt 1L LIJ BY JORM MICROLAD October 1, 1978 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE To: The Committee on Community Needs, Iowa City From: Old Brick Associates and the Friends of Old Brick Ae: Funding for construction work needed for the removal of architectural barriers at the Old Brick Church, cur. Market and Clinton Ste. - We would like to request An allocation of funds (or the removal of Architectural barriers from the Old Brick Church properly by a series of changes described below and illustrated In the attached drawings. The property Is owned at present by Old Brick Associates and Is being preserved for Its usefulness and Its historical value. The building will be used by the public, particularly the former sanctuary. Offices of both public agencies and private service agencies are the committed and likely Occupants. The total amount of these costs for the removal of architectural barriers Is approximately $51,000, any portion of which will be Appreciated as a grant from the HC11k funds. The building Is a two story structure, built In three successive stages. The second floor of all three parts Occurs at the same level. Theground floor of the older pans (sanctuary plus north addition) coincides with the Clinton Street sidewalk level. The floor of the newer west addition Is approximately 21- above the floor of the older pans. Further the floor In the weal pan Is about 21• (0 steps) below the outside ground level at the entrance to the newer pert. For this meson there Is an Inside vestibule at the entrance, set at the level of the outside ground. Three steps (down) exist between the vestibule and the main floor of the west addition, constituting an architectural baffler. Thera is no workable arrangement to permit ramping on the Inside of the building. The proposal Is to ramp on the outside of the building and reconstruct the vestibule floor at the same loyal as the remainder of the ores. In addition, as . outlined below, we are planning to modify the toilets to accommodate disabled persons. and to install a modest hydraulic elevator to connect this entrance to the second floor for the use of the physically handicapped. The work Is described as follows: a, lowering of the exterior entrance door and vestibula serving the wast wing so that the entrance level coincides with the Interior floor level. This will require re- placement of the vestibule floor and the entrance doors and the construction of an outside ramp and entrance coup as suggested In the drawings. This will eliminate the three steps now existing between the outside end the Inside levels and will - provide an accessible vestibule (or the elevator proposed to serve the second floor rooms and meeting house. b. Insulting a two stop hydraulic elevator to run from the first floor of the weal wing to the second floor. This will make all of the second floor spaces accessible. The shaft would be located adjacent to the remodelled vestibule described In,s above. c. ressedalling the toilets In the building to accommodate persons In wheal chairs. The costs are estimated at 615,000 for the entrance changes and outside temp. J, above; toilet changes @ $1200 for door and partition changes, plus 51, B00 for plumbing changes to relegate moats of the Ibrtures and to nuke other related cherries ae both levels of the buildings, for theela,stan euchaalau Installed about 620,000 and 0C 000 for the shalt and Ychinle moo cenelructlnn. . 33 MICROFILMED BY J0 RM MIC R+L AB r CEDAR RAPIDS a DES MOINES I j I d; i , i h1iulWt 1L LIJ BY JORM MICROLAD October 1, 1978 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE To: The Committee on Community Needs, Iowa City From: Old Brick Associates and the Friends of Old Brick Ae: Funding for construction work needed for the removal of architectural barriers at the Old Brick Church, cur. Market and Clinton Ste. - We would like to request An allocation of funds (or the removal of Architectural barriers from the Old Brick Church properly by a series of changes described below and illustrated In the attached drawings. The property Is owned at present by Old Brick Associates and Is being preserved for Its usefulness and Its historical value. The building will be used by the public, particularly the former sanctuary. Offices of both public agencies and private service agencies are the committed and likely Occupants. The total amount of these costs for the removal of architectural barriers Is approximately $51,000, any portion of which will be Appreciated as a grant from the HC11k funds. The building Is a two story structure, built In three successive stages. The second floor of all three parts Occurs at the same level. Theground floor of the older pans (sanctuary plus north addition) coincides with the Clinton Street sidewalk level. The floor of the newer west addition Is approximately 21- above the floor of the older pans. Further the floor In the weal pan Is about 21• (0 steps) below the outside ground level at the entrance to the newer pert. For this meson there Is an Inside vestibule at the entrance, set at the level of the outside ground. Three steps (down) exist between the vestibule and the main floor of the west addition, constituting an architectural baffler. Thera is no workable arrangement to permit ramping on the Inside of the building. The proposal Is to ramp on the outside of the building and reconstruct the vestibule floor at the same loyal as the remainder of the ores. In addition, as . outlined below, we are planning to modify the toilets to accommodate disabled persons. and to install a modest hydraulic elevator to connect this entrance to the second floor for the use of the physically handicapped. The work Is described as follows: a, lowering of the exterior entrance door and vestibula serving the wast wing so that the entrance level coincides with the Interior floor level. This will require re- placement of the vestibule floor and the entrance doors and the construction of an outside ramp and entrance coup as suggested In the drawings. This will eliminate the three steps now existing between the outside end the Inside levels and will - provide an accessible vestibule (or the elevator proposed to serve the second floor rooms and meeting house. b. Insulting a two stop hydraulic elevator to run from the first floor of the weal wing to the second floor. This will make all of the second floor spaces accessible. The shaft would be located adjacent to the remodelled vestibule described In,s above. c. ressedalling the toilets In the building to accommodate persons In wheal chairs. The costs are estimated at 615,000 for the entrance changes and outside temp. J, above; toilet changes @ $1200 for door and partition changes, plus 51, B00 for plumbing changes to relegate moats of the Ibrtures and to nuke other related cherries ae both levels of the buildings, for theela,stan euchaalau Installed about 620,000 and 0C 000 for the shalt and Ychinle moo cenelructlnn. . 33 MICROFILMED BY J0 RM MIC R+L AB r CEDAR RAPIDS a DES MOINES utUFiLi•ILU BY JURM 141CROLAB C • CEDAR RAPIDS ANU ULA M4tN t�L�q, 141CROFILMED BY i DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES WR t•tILl(OHL•ILU BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MO,NES, IOW ,,. � Rh•�1P DovJN 22' d 141CROFILMED BY S DORM MICR+LAB , ' ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES • I' i- 1 • v 4 i lT' f i 0 141CROFILMED BY S DORM MICR+LAB , ' ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1•IiLHUfiLMLU BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE &ROUOD � I.. �I r....ta I 35 141CROFILMED BYIr '.I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I'illJlUflU,IEU BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND 36 � 11 7 MICROFILMED BY , 1 JORM MIC R+LAB j GEAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I•I,uCUrILNLU By JURM hIICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE TITLE: Elderly Minor Housing Repair and Maintenance Program GOAL: To compliment of City of Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Program by providing assistance with the maintenance and upkeep of the homes of older citizens in Iowa City. AREA TO BE SERVED The specific geographical location of homes to be cared for will be those which will fall within the projected area of the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Serving persons in Sand Road area, mobile trailer parks, i.e., Forest View, Towncrest. BASIC PHILOSOPHY ,To provide, persons who need some assistance with their homes, an option in living arrangements, a safe, secure and dignified environment throughout longevity. To lessen the chances of costly institutionalization. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Within the past two and one half years Johnson County Council on Aging has coordinated, with volunteers and Mayor's Youth/Summer CETA enrollees, a handyman chore program in which 883 persons were served. There were five younger/physically disabled persons too. .(With a minimum of funds in the amount of $4,979.00). These chores involved tasks, i.e., seasonal yard work, gar- dening, hauling/moving; carpentry; painting; heavy-duty household chores (washing windows, rearranging furniture, cleaning cupboards, etc.); removal of garbage; plumbing- flooding commodes, septic tanks and minor house repairs on both interior and exterior for widows over the age of 75. (Usually defined as "frail elderly.") The service was fragmented and had many flaws. The agency encountered many serious problems in trying to serve this area of neglect. The primary causes for concern were: 37 NICAOFI LIdEO BY af JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES C s ( 55r 7 " f i i I I "i I �j I•I,uCUrILNLU By JURM hIICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE TITLE: Elderly Minor Housing Repair and Maintenance Program GOAL: To compliment of City of Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Program by providing assistance with the maintenance and upkeep of the homes of older citizens in Iowa City. AREA TO BE SERVED The specific geographical location of homes to be cared for will be those which will fall within the projected area of the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Serving persons in Sand Road area, mobile trailer parks, i.e., Forest View, Towncrest. BASIC PHILOSOPHY ,To provide, persons who need some assistance with their homes, an option in living arrangements, a safe, secure and dignified environment throughout longevity. To lessen the chances of costly institutionalization. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Within the past two and one half years Johnson County Council on Aging has coordinated, with volunteers and Mayor's Youth/Summer CETA enrollees, a handyman chore program in which 883 persons were served. There were five younger/physically disabled persons too. .(With a minimum of funds in the amount of $4,979.00). These chores involved tasks, i.e., seasonal yard work, gar- dening, hauling/moving; carpentry; painting; heavy-duty household chores (washing windows, rearranging furniture, cleaning cupboards, etc.); removal of garbage; plumbing- flooding commodes, septic tanks and minor house repairs on both interior and exterior for widows over the age of 75. (Usually defined as "frail elderly.") The service was fragmented and had many flaws. The agency encountered many serious problems in trying to serve this area of neglect. The primary causes for concern were: 37 NICAOFI LIdEO BY af JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES C i 1'I1ulOr'ib,ILU by JORM I.IICROLAb CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES Insufficient/non-existent funds; lack of manpower (skilled/semi-skilled); access to proper tools/equipment; adequate transportation; and storage problems. The program was manned by a few volunteers who only committed themselves for a couple of hours on a one-time basis and enrollees from the Mayor's Youth/Summer CETA. The latter group usually restricted to O.S.H.A. rules and regulations and were neither skilled/experienced, nor were they phy- sically able to carry out heavy-duty jobs assignments. Also, they were unable to reach clients or haul equipment because of transportation problems. The agency's small staff spent time transporting enrollees and their equipment. There were chores which agency could not handle and people were unaccommodated.... washing windows in homes above first floor, replacing glass windows, repair of chimney, "electrical repairs, 'cords on air conditioner; refrigerator, etc; carpentry work on porch steps; installation of heavy, over -sized air conditioner; caulking windows;. large paint- ing jobs; removal of over -sized trees uprooted by storms;. pigeon problems (placing chemicals on roof where pigeons nest) and repair of roofs. The persons we served lived in and around Johnson County, i.e., Oxford, University Heights, Riverside and Coralville, but the largest population served resided in Iowa City (883), centrally downtown area, Sand Road, Forrest View and Hon Aire Trailer Courts, and one lone individual at Oakdale. DESCRIPTION To assist older people with the maintenance and upkeep of their homes by providing the following: Small moving/ hauling jobs, garbage removal, window washing, carpet cleaning, assist with some "heavy" duty household tasks, i.e., cleaning cupboards, rearranging furniture, etc.; gardening,seasonal yard work, minor house repairs (interior/exterior). 38 141CROFILMED BY 1 JORM MICR+LABS i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I- N Li(UFiLI•ILU BY JURM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, 10bI DUTIES 1. Referral to other sources of "handyman" chores, i.e., electrician, plumbers, carpenters, drillers, welders, etc., to be used for emergency services which we can- not handle. 2. To schedule and assess job assignments. 3. To promote and publicize program to persons in area served. 4. To provide director/secretary of Council on Aging with monthly reports. 5. Maintenance/upkeep of tools and equipment. 6. .To follow-up on clients. 7. Provide a continuing on-going service for window washing, installation and removal of air conditioners ;a and,storm windows, spring/fall cleaning of house not covered by home health aides/homemakers. ,QUALIFICATIONS 1. Mature adult (perferably retired 55 and older). 2. Must have access to,or own a pick-up truck and liscense to.operate.,, 3. Some business/management background. 4. Skilled in carpentry, (Jack-of-all-trades), repair of small household articles, weather stripping, caulking, repair leaky faucets, pouring cement, etc. 5. Sensitive to what aging process involves. 6. Must be able to work with older persons. 7. Dependable, trust worthy, realiable., 8. Understanding, compassionate, tolerant. 9. work with other agencies, groups and organizations, i.e., Johnson County Council on Aging, A.A.R.P., Green Thumb, HACAP, Department of Social Services. 39 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M;LIWU ILMLU BY JURM MICROLAB BUDGET Salary Fringe Benefits CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE FICA $726.00 Hospitalization (Blue Cross/ Blue Shield) $480.00 Travel - .17 per mile for 425 miles in Iowa City Area. GRAND TOTAL $12,000.00 1,206.00 $14,073.00 COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROJECTS This program would supplement the Iowa City Housing Re- habilitation Program. It is anticipated that the individual working in home upkeep program will be in a better position to observe and identify housing problems and refer individuals who could benefit and take advantage of housing grant program, as well as the home health aide/homemaker program offered by Department of Social Service and Visiting Nurses Association. Also, the individual could further assist the Councilon, Aging, Heritage Agency, Iowa State Commission on Aging in areas of advocacy, identification/assessing needs, planning, coordina- tion and implementing programs; in the area of.housing as it relates to the "total" needs of the individual. The program could employ and utilize low-income elderly from Title IX Green Thumb Program and create part-time paid positions for volunteers (under VISTA) to become involved in peer counseling and outreach. GG] 141CROPILMED BY :i± DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1.1 LINr iLi•ILU BY JURM 1-11CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND CDIiG PROGRAM AOMTNISTRA'1'T0N 4 5 PROJECT' GOAL: 'I'o manage the planning, program development, and program implementation y of CDBG activities, insuring that they comply with state, federal 1 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. AREA TO BE SERVED: Even though the administration of each program developed with CDBG funds will be delegated to a project director, all of the programs must be coordinated to assure that they are planned, developed and implemented in an organized manner. Therefore, the area to be served by CDBG Administration is basically program management. This program management includes overall guidance and coordination and management, implementation of individual programs. _I BACKGROUND: In order to assure that CDBG programs are carried out in an organized and professional manner, HUD allows up to 15% of the total grant amount to be allocated for administrative costs. In Iowa City, we have been expending approximately half this amount for program administration. Several of the programs have been developed with very few problems, however, there are other programs for which problems could have been minimized if enough staff had been free to work on the projects before they became crises, examples include the acquisition of the post office for the senior center, the acquisition of Hickory Hill land, the monitoring of wages required under the Davis -Bacon Act, the immediate implementation of the neighborhood site improvements program, the development of a Housing Assistance Plan that allows the Council to choose between public housing and other forms of housing assistance, the implementation of a rape prevention program, the monitoring of Powers -Willis' research to assure that their final Watershed Plan would be feasible in Iowa City, etc. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: It is proposed that when the City Council approves a program to be funded with CDBG funds during FY 180 they also approve the staffing recommendations listed at the bottom of the program proposal page. In addition a general program administration budget shall be developed which will not include the administrative costs identified with each CD activity (e.g., a rehabilitation coordinator) but in- stead will list costs for overall administration of two or more activities. A summary of the general program administration budget is presented below. 41 141CROVILMED BY t rl DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES hiiw<urli-Mcu BY JORM 141CROLAB Staff: CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES cnRC Program Responslble for coord LnntIng all rDRC rnordIna tnr program activities, managing program nctivltles, mnnaginp program planning, development and implementation, and providing, general administrative nctivlties required by RUT). Director of Commnnity Responsible for supervising CDRC Proprnm Development (DCII) Conrdinator's nctivltlen, gulding the declnlnn—maklnp process for CDRC activities, nlnnning support for r.Dnr, propram development. Development Prne,r+an Responsible for coordinating the completion .Con rdInator.. of downtown redevelopment activities construction mnnitnrinD ,. —_i.____ ...............a..:, and Facilltat Ing successful pro Ject - completion. (approximately 4 time) i Responsible for obtaining hl ds, Neighborhood Site t Improvements Melghhorhood prngrams. (five months) Planner/Program Analyst .Responslble for setting tip and evaluating Neighborhood Traffic traffic control program. (one month) 4 i I'lannr/1'ropram,Analyst Responsible for Environmental Review t i and researching "other funding r snnrces. (one month) I � I hiiw<urli-Mcu BY JORM 141CROLAB Staff: CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES cnRC Program Responslble for coord LnntIng all rDRC rnordIna tnr program activities, managing program nctivltles, mnnaginp program planning, development and implementation, and providing, general administrative nctivlties required by RUT). Director of Commnnity Responsible for supervising CDRC Proprnm Development (DCII) Conrdinator's nctivltlen, gulding the declnlnn—maklnp process for CDRC activities, nlnnning support for r.Dnr, propram development. Development Prne,r+an Responsible for coordinating the completion .Con rdInator.. of downtown redevelopment activities construction mnnitnrinD ,. —_i.____ ...............a..:, and Facilltat Ing successful pro Ject - completion. (approximately 4 time) Dlanner/Program Analyst Responsible for obtaining hl ds, Neighborhood Site signing contracts and implementing Improvements Melghhorhood prngrams. (five months) Planner/Program Analyst .Responslble for setting tip and evaluating Neighborhood Traffic traffic control program. (one month) Contrnls I'lannr/1'ropram,Analyst Responsible for Environmental Review .. RiverCityIlnusing-. 'Record and researching "other funding Collective snnrces. (one month) planner/Proprnm Analyst Responsible for Iinvlrnnmentnl Review Purchase of Central Record, contact with 'School Board, .lunlor High School and researching fnndlnp sources. (two months). Planner/Propram Analyst One full-time staff member responsible Senior. Center for coordinatlnp all Senior Center activities including, building renovation, Program activities, etc. Planner/Proprnm Analyst Responsible for writing five-year Housing Assistance performance reports, working with the Plan Housing. Commission and coordinating, City housing planning with regional efforts. (three months) Planner/Prnrram Analyst Responsible for Environmental Review Architectural Barrier Record, other snurces of Funding. Removal (Old Rrlck) (ono month) 42 7 MICROFILMED By JORM MICR+LAB - l ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES $ 16,000 7,200 In,nnn 5,500 13,000 i 3,300 wlu<UfILMLU BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AIID DES Planner/Program Analyst Responsible for developing, project Minnr dousing Repairs contract, writing Environmental Review for Elderly Record, and coordination with Johnson County Council on Aging and Rehab program. (three months) Planner/Program Analyst Responsible fnr Environmental Review Rape victim Advocacy Record and other sources of funding. (L month) Planner/Program Analyst Responsible for Environmental Review Emergency Shelter for Record, sources of funding, and acquisition victims of Spouse and leasing or disposition documents. Abuse (two months) 3,300 500 2,200 , Responsible for researching organization, z,zuu t legal problems, Environmental Review ) i wlu<UfILMLU BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AIID DES Planner/Program Analyst Responsible for developing, project Minnr dousing Repairs contract, writing Environmental Review for Elderly Record, and coordination with Johnson County Council on Aging and Rehab program. (three months) Planner/Program Analyst Responsible fnr Environmental Review Rape victim Advocacy Record and other sources of funding. (L month) Planner/Program Analyst Responsible for Environmental Review Emergency Shelter for Record, sources of funding, and acquisition victims of Spouse and leasing or disposition documents. Abuse (two months) 3,300 500 2,200 141CROFILMED BY 1 "1 JORM MICR+LAB , CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 Planner/Program An anner Responsible for researching organization, z,zuu Housing.for legal problems, Environmental Review Transients Record, funding, etc. (two months) Secretary of DCD Responsible for preparing personnel 3,300 timesheets, typing, filing, organizing Director's information as It relates to I the CDBG program, and providing other clerical support as required by the CDBG program. (approximately 4, time) Senior Clerk -Typist Responsible for providing clerical sup- 10,400 port to CDBG Program Coordinator, main- taining GDBG files, maintaining minutes of all citizen participation meetings, being a receptionist to GDBG callers and visitors, and general clerical support. j f Legal Support Responsible for providing legal opinions 3,000 on CDBG matters, developing contracts i II required by CDBG program activities, and general review of the programs' activities. (The legal staff is relm- hursed on an hourly basis for hours spent on CDBG program activities:) Other staff support Other City employees working directly 7,000 for CDBG activities for a short period of time can have their salaries tempor- arily paid by CDBG funds. This will include activities such as graphics, accounting, planning support, personnel support, mag card typewriting support, printing support, etc. $ 92,500 Subtotal SUMARY: The Department of Planning and Programming Development CDBG division staffing will include: 1 Program Coordinator, 3 Planner/Program Analysts and a Senior Clerk Typist; other department staff funded include 14 of Director's salary, 14 of his secretary and k of the Development Program Coordinator. 43 141CROFILMED BY 1 "1 JORM MICR+LAB , CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 MIL<UIiL!1ILU BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND $ 16,650 Fringes fits: Based on staffing as suggested ahoy $ 2,200 1 Office Su lies: Genera $ 30,800 Services: Telephonrinting costs, buildingerent, public , postage, rrelations, ccNavel expense, ppublications. $ 850 Equipment: File cabinets. TOTAL CDRG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION RIIDGRT FY 180 $143,000 PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Julie Vann py 7_ g Request:, In order to provide for adequate citizen and agency participation in developing the Senior Center, it is necessaryto increase the FY'!79.budget by $15,000. These funds will allow a staffperson to be hired to work with the Council of Elders, agencies and funding bodies to organize services and programs to operate in the Senior Center.', Total CDBG Program Administration Budget: $158,000 i i i iI I 1 y 44 1 141CROFILMED BY .,.i JORM MICR#LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ;t�uwrlLilLu BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM PROJECT GOAL: To improve the efficiency of energy usage in Iowa City by implementing a comprehensive energy conservation program,which will reduce energy wastage in housing, transportation, and other daily activities. AREA TO RE SERVED: The Public Awareness and Energy Monitoring Projects will benefit the entire city. The Heat Loss Identification Project will benefit all of the residents within the 403 Program Area and all of the elderly in the entire city. The Pilot Solar Demonstration Project will directly benefit at least three low-income families from the 403 Program Area. The Energy Efficiency Grant Project will directly benefit 20-25 homes in the 403 Program Area. BACKGROUND: The residents of Iowa City use a lot of energy. In 1977, approximately 20,000 residential customers, in Iowa City, used over 115 million KWH (KWII = Kilowatt-hours) of electricity and over 41 million CCF (1 CCF= 100 cubic feet) of natural gas, at a cost of more than $13.5 million. (Note: 41 million CCF of natural gas is almost twice as much liquid as what the Coralville Reservoir holds at its summer level, which is 23.4 million CCF of water.) This total does not even include the heating oil or liquid propane gas used by the residential sector. The total energy bill for Iowa City must include the commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors as well. Iowa.City residents recognize that energy conservation is important. In the May, 1977, People's. Guide and Survey, it was ranked as the fourth most important issue. With this type of public support (69% in favor of home insulation improvement programs, 85% in favor of energy efficient construction requirements, and 64% in favor of solar heating programs) it should be possible to achieve good results with an energy conservation program. During FY 178 a program plan was drafted and adopted by the Resources Conservation Commission, for FY 179. The CDBG portion of the program consisted of the four projects funded when the City Council approved the expenditure of the $41,000 carryover fund from FY 178. These four projects are the Public Education Project ($8,000), the heat Loss Idenification Project ($8,000), The Energy Monitoring Project ($6,000), and the Pilot Solar Demonstration Project ($5,000). The Public Education and Heat Loss Identification Projects began in FY '78 with the publication of the summer energy flier and the purchase of the infrared thermography instrument to conduct heat loss scans. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The projects recommended for implementation this year include the heat Loss Identification Project, the Public Education Project the Energy Efficiency Grant Project, the Pilot Solar Demonstration 45 141CROFILMED BY r� JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I4lUKU1 iLMLu by JURM MICROLAb CEDAR RAPIDS AND 110 NEC, IOW Project, and the Energy Monitoring Project. a. Heat Loss Identification Project $9,500 The project objective is to provide specific information to homeowners regarding the quality of insulation and weather sealing for the outside walls of their homes. The project uses the infrared thermography instrument to scan heat loss from the structure. A camera attachment on the instrument records the scan. One exterior scan is made and this photographic information is mailed to the owner along with information concerning the project and energy conservation. An appointment is made with those homeowners requesting a full scan of their entire structure. The full scan is conducted from the interior of the structure to minimize the wind and sun factor. The project focuses on structures in the 403 Program Area, however, the service is available outside of the program area on a request basis, for a fee. The project complements the Iowa -Illinois Gas f, Electric Company's "Operation Sky -Scan," the fly -over infrared scan to be completed this winter. b. Public Education Project $6,000 The purpose of this project is to increase the public's understand- ing of the need for, and the methods of, conserving energy, and to remind residents of the need to daily conserve energy. An energy conservation flier is mailed to all Iowa City households twice yearly. This also provides for additional outside bus posters and other promotional materials. c. Energy Efficiency Grant Project $30,000 it is the purpose of this project to provide a single purpose grant for insulation and weather sealing of low-income homes within the 403 Program Area. This will compliment the heat Loss Identification Project very well, by providing assistance to the low-income family whose house meets the housing code or in case the (lousing Rehabilitation Program is discontinued. The grant would be limited to one dollar per square foot of home floor arca, excluding unheated areas. This project offers great poten- tial for lowering the energy bills for low-income families. d. Pilot Solar Demonstration Project $11,000 The project objective is to investigate and test the applicability and, if possible, demonstrate the advantages of using low cost solar collector devices in Iowa City. Low cost solar systems will be installed on low-income family residences and monitoring for at least one year to evaluate the applicability of these systems to Iowa City residences. At least three solar collectors will be installed and neighborhood seminars will be conducted during the installation of the collectors to educate the public on the construction and use of low cost solar systems. The project will directly benefit the low-income family partici- pants by providing them with an energy subsidy and a capital improvement to their residential structure. e. Enerev Monitoring Project $3,000 This project evaluates the effectiveness of the other energy con - 46 K'-��%� IdILROFILMEu BY JORM MICR+LAB( CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES bi, �itUt i U,U b JORM 1.11 CROLAO CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES servation projects and provides accurate dependable data on energy use to decision makers. Two types of information will be collected. First, the energy usage (electric and gas or oil) for those homes which have been thermally upgraded through the Energy Efficiency Grant Project or retrofitted with a solar collector through the Pilot Solar Demonstration Project will be collected for at least one year prior to the upgrading and compared to the energy usage for one year after the upgrading, adjusted for the weather conditions for each period. Second, gross energy usage by the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors will be compiled from utility records, and the transportation energy use will be compiled from fuel tax records. Both types of data will be recorded and analyzed monthly and yearly to spot trends and measure program effectiveness. The building energy use data will be correlated with the number of utility customers or changes in the amount of square footage of building space within the various sectors in Iowa City. The motor vehicle energy use data will be correlated with the changes in the number of motor vehicles registered in the area. This analysis will be used to suggest and design future energy conser- vation projects and higher quality decisions made concerning future projects. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CITY PROJECTS: The Energy Conservation Project is complimentary to other City activities without duplicating effort. The subject of energy usage and efficiency reaches every activity in which the City is involved. Additionally, the program is directly complimentary to the housing rehabilitation, transit, and recycling programs. This program is indirectly related to the Comprehensive Plan. ENVIRONMf:NTAL IMPACT: This program has a positive ecological impact. For each home that is insulated, weather sealed, or retrofitted there is a reduction in energy use, with a resulting reduction in thermal and air pollution and a secondary reduction in pollution at the energy production site. Economically the program will reduce current and future costs of heating and cooling those homes which have been upgraded. This program will enable low-income residents to have a home which is economical to operate. PROGRAMCOSTS: Project costs: §59,50012,000 Tut Energy Program Coordinator and benefits: 2,000 Office costs: ,74,000 TOTAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND PLANNER: Roger Tinklenberg 47 MICROFILMED RY i JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES j i I bi, �itUt i U,U b JORM 1.11 CROLAO CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES servation projects and provides accurate dependable data on energy use to decision makers. Two types of information will be collected. First, the energy usage (electric and gas or oil) for those homes which have been thermally upgraded through the Energy Efficiency Grant Project or retrofitted with a solar collector through the Pilot Solar Demonstration Project will be collected for at least one year prior to the upgrading and compared to the energy usage for one year after the upgrading, adjusted for the weather conditions for each period. Second, gross energy usage by the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors will be compiled from utility records, and the transportation energy use will be compiled from fuel tax records. Both types of data will be recorded and analyzed monthly and yearly to spot trends and measure program effectiveness. The building energy use data will be correlated with the number of utility customers or changes in the amount of square footage of building space within the various sectors in Iowa City. The motor vehicle energy use data will be correlated with the changes in the number of motor vehicles registered in the area. This analysis will be used to suggest and design future energy conser- vation projects and higher quality decisions made concerning future projects. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CITY PROJECTS: The Energy Conservation Project is complimentary to other City activities without duplicating effort. The subject of energy usage and efficiency reaches every activity in which the City is involved. Additionally, the program is directly complimentary to the housing rehabilitation, transit, and recycling programs. This program is indirectly related to the Comprehensive Plan. ENVIRONMf:NTAL IMPACT: This program has a positive ecological impact. For each home that is insulated, weather sealed, or retrofitted there is a reduction in energy use, with a resulting reduction in thermal and air pollution and a secondary reduction in pollution at the energy production site. Economically the program will reduce current and future costs of heating and cooling those homes which have been upgraded. This program will enable low-income residents to have a home which is economical to operate. PROGRAMCOSTS: Project costs: §59,50012,000 Tut Energy Program Coordinator and benefits: 2,000 Office costs: ,74,000 TOTAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND PLANNER: Roger Tinklenberg 47 MICROFILMED RY i JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES hti�itDhiLMED BY JOR14 141CROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MO1 IES, IOW O 7 IdI CROFILMED 8Y � li ,i JCRM MICR+LAB. CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i•I,u W iLMLu BY DORM 1.1ICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND D COMPREHENSIVE PIAN DEVELoPmENT I, iMPLDMENTATION 1 ! PROJECT GOALS: 1. To complete the development of a new Zoning Ordinance and commence development of Subdivision regulations essential for implementing the Comprehensive Plan. 2. To complete the Iowa City Bikeway Plan as part of the Compre- hensive Plan and commence development of Annexation and Area Studies in continuation of,the comprehensive planning process. AREA TO BE SERVED: All of Iowa City. BACKGROUND: Development of a Comprehensive Plan is a requirement under CDBG regulations. The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan was prepared and adopted during the first three years of CDBG funding. It was anticipated that a new Zoning Ordinance would be developed prior ,to the close of FY 178 and funding therefore, was not requested for FY 179. The Bikeway Plan would also have been included with the Comprehensive Plan. These projects were delayed for various reasons. Funding, therefore, is requested for completion of these projects and for commencement of the other projects enumerated in continuation of the comprehensive planning process. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: la. Theedevelopment2oflagnew dzoning ordinance is mandatory in implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Also the new zoning ordinance will replace the existing zoning ordinance which was adopted in 19.62 and badly in need of revision. Although an initial draft of a new zoning ordinance was completed prior to the close of FY 178 considerably more research, review, and revision is necessary prior to consideration and adoption of the ordinance. lb. Development of a River Corridor Overlay Zone The Riverfront Commtssion has requested the development of a River Corridor Overlay Zone as part of the new zoning ordinance. Such a zone would establish the bound- aries of the river corridor and detail specific require- ments (such as control of soil erosion, protection of water quality, and so on) for development within the river corridor. Such a zone would implement the policy of the Comprehensive Plan for protecting special sen- sitive areas. 2. Annexation Study plan - Annexation important part of the comprehensive plan- ning process. Annexed areas provide land for expansion 49 Y itICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB , CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i i. 2. To complete the Iowa City Bikeway Plan as part of the Compre- hensive Plan and commence development of Annexation and Area Studies in continuation of,the comprehensive planning process. AREA TO BE SERVED: All of Iowa City. BACKGROUND: Development of a Comprehensive Plan is a requirement under CDBG regulations. The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan was prepared and adopted during the first three years of CDBG funding. It was anticipated that a new Zoning Ordinance would be developed prior ,to the close of FY 178 and funding therefore, was not requested for FY 179. The Bikeway Plan would also have been included with the Comprehensive Plan. These projects were delayed for various reasons. Funding, therefore, is requested for completion of these projects and for commencement of the other projects enumerated in continuation of the comprehensive planning process. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: la. Theedevelopment2oflagnew dzoning ordinance is mandatory in implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Also the new zoning ordinance will replace the existing zoning ordinance which was adopted in 19.62 and badly in need of revision. Although an initial draft of a new zoning ordinance was completed prior to the close of FY 178 considerably more research, review, and revision is necessary prior to consideration and adoption of the ordinance. lb. Development of a River Corridor Overlay Zone The Riverfront Commtssion has requested the development of a River Corridor Overlay Zone as part of the new zoning ordinance. Such a zone would establish the bound- aries of the river corridor and detail specific require- ments (such as control of soil erosion, protection of water quality, and so on) for development within the river corridor. Such a zone would implement the policy of the Comprehensive Plan for protecting special sen- sitive areas. 2. Annexation Study plan - Annexation important part of the comprehensive plan- ning process. Annexed areas provide land for expansion 49 Y itICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB , CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ru usWiiL•ILU hY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND of the City's growth once its holding capacity has been reached. More importantly, however, the City has the 1 ability to plan for a new area's growth if it is annexed jpreviously to the anticipated growth. But, what are the j most appropriate areas to annex and when? What is the fiscal impact from annexation? Can sewers be extended { to an area or are there physical limitations? These i questions and others would be resolved in an annexa - 3; tion study. 3, Area Studies The Comprehensive Plan approved by the City Council in May of 1978, provides broad statements of policy concern- ! ing the future development of the City at the macro - level. Area Studies, as a continuation of the compre- hensive planning process, would provide guidance and direction in making appropriate developmental decisions at the micro -level while also providing alternatives to ameliorating existing problems of traffic, flooding, eta The elements of a Comprehensive Plan including housing, land use, transportation, public facilities, governmental facilities, ecology and.social-economic factors are analyzed in detail with plans formulated i t at a micro -level. i q. Subdivision Ordinance Like a zoning ordinance a subdivision ordinance also i facilitates the implementation of the Comprehensive 1 Plan. Provisions for limited access along arterial streets, the design of lots in sensitive land areas, the spatial distribution of housing (and commercial and industrial) developments, the proper orientation of housing, and the design of streets and other infra structure are requirements that through the "police jpowers" the City has the right to enforce, but which in II whole are not provided in the City's current part or in subdivision ordinance. Anew subdivision ordinance would incorporate all of these provisions and others to protect and provide for the maximum livability of the prospective residents within a subdivision. S 5. Completion of Bikeways Plan y provides An improved o kewa system in Iowa Cit which safe, continuous, and direct access to all parts of the City by bicycle, provides economical transportation for all persons, particularly those of low income. Comp- letion and adoption of the Bikeway Plan as part of the sary for future implementation Comprehensive Plan is neces and funding for bikeways. $10,290 I:S'PIMATED COST Zoning ordinance: Senior Planner 1,333 Legal assistance 500 Public hearing cost 5,000 Printing and publishing $i7,123 Total 50 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I'lIUtO ILHLU BY JORM 141CROLAB I ` River Corridor Overlay Zone: Bikeway Plan: • CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULA Planner/Program Analyst Legal assistance Printing and publishing Total Planner/Program Analyst Printing Total Planner/Program Analyst Printing, maps, etc. Total Senior Planner Legal assistance Printing and publishing Total Planner/Program. Analyst Printing, maps, publishing Total TOTAL Don Schmeiser 51 MICROFILMED BY 1 JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES $ 1,505 250 1,000 $ 2,755 $ 2,175 1,000 $ 3,175 $13,050 5,000 18,050 ?I Bikeway Plan: • CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULA Planner/Program Analyst Legal assistance Printing and publishing Total Planner/Program Analyst Printing Total Planner/Program Analyst Printing, maps, etc. Total Senior Planner Legal assistance Printing and publishing Total Planner/Program. Analyst Printing, maps, publishing Total TOTAL Don Schmeiser 51 MICROFILMED BY 1 JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES $ 1,505 250 1,000 $ 2,755 $ 2,175 1,000 $ 3,175 $13,050 5,000 18,050 fjiL.,RUHLNEU BY JORM 141CROLAB 0 CEDAR RAPIDS Anu ULS 52 141CROFILMED By JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES r, 4 QiuKUh ib U BY JORM 14ICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AMD I 1 I RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROPOSAL FOR THE COMMITTEE' ON COMMUNITY NEEDS 1978 i j Contact people: Terry Kelly, Coordinator, RVA Program 338-4800 Linda McGuire, Coordinator, Women's Resource &Action 353-6265 Center 30 N. Madison St. own Ci. Ly , Iowa 52240 I 53 I MICROFILMED BY ,,q DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES wiw<Ui iLi'icu BY JOR14 I•IICROLAri CEDAR RAPIDS AND ^ES The breakdown of where incidents occurred is as follows: (1975-1977) CAMPUS *****+*******+*+*+****** (24) RESII)ME*+++++++++**+++++++*++***+***+***++++***+**++*+* (48) (OH' Campus) (37) CAR *****+*******+*+++++**** (24) WORK ***+***+*** (11) (r,l incidents were unknown or not distinguishable from the: caller) I'hc geographical area is as f017.0ws: IOWA CITY**********+*******+**+*++******+*++++++*++***+++++ *++**+*********+**+**+**++**++***++***++++*+ (145) CORALVII,U**************** (16) JOHNSON COUNTY ********** (10) IOWA (whole e;Late) ************ (30) o,mr-ll **** (4) fhiti 4(:aCLargram illu.;Lrates that Lho area where most rapes are reported is in Iowa City versus other areas Ourroundi.ng the community. MICROFILMED BY "I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES I I i wiw<Ui iLi'icu BY JOR14 I•IICROLAri CEDAR RAPIDS AND ^ES The breakdown of where incidents occurred is as follows: (1975-1977) CAMPUS *****+*******+*+*+****** (24) RESII)ME*+++++++++**+++++++*++***+***+***++++***+**++*+* (48) (OH' Campus) (37) CAR *****+*******+*+++++**** (24) WORK ***+***+*** (11) (r,l incidents were unknown or not distinguishable from the: caller) I'hc geographical area is as f017.0ws: IOWA CITY**********+*******+**+*++******+*++++++*++***+++++ *++**+*********+**+**+**++**++***++***++++*+ (145) CORALVII,U**************** (16) JOHNSON COUNTY ********** (10) IOWA (whole e;Late) ************ (30) o,mr-ll **** (4) fhiti 4(:aCLargram illu.;Lrates that Lho area where most rapes are reported is in Iowa City versus other areas Ourroundi.ng the community. MICROFILMED BY "I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES . 4Ci(Ui iLMLU 8Y JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS A110 DES The Rape Victim Advocacy Program offers the _`ollowing three services: 1 i RAPE CRISIS LINE: 24 hours, 12 months a vear--advocacy service staffed by a crisis line with trained volunteers. Includes hospital visits, crisis intervention services, liasion'work with local law enforcement and the County Attorney's Office. { Clients: 83 (Incidents of a crisis nature: Rapes 29; Assaults 11; Harassments 10; (1977) Attempted Rapes 7; Incest 4; Wife Abuse 5;_Exhibitionists ,5; Past Rape 1; Window Peeker 1; Sexual Abuse 5; Abuse 1; Past Assault 1; Gang Rape 1.) Costs of service: $1,392.00 Funded by ,the University of Iowa Student Senate i .INFORMATION BUREAU:,. publication of materials which include Rai 1. An Obscene Caller, Prosecuting A Charge -of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace, Rape A curriculum) Medical Unit on Sexual Abuse Prevention Tactics, How To Deal With ape, Rape Bibliography, Iowa Code, reness and Prevention Unit (a , u , vcOL1KdL1vc impuULD V1 QCAua Clients: (1977) ME Assault, Counseling Aspects of Sexual.AbUse Victims, Training Manuals for Volunteers —With—A Victim Support Service, map or high risk areas, For Your Information (for victims), Prosecuting Aspects of Sexual Abuse Cases. Two videotapes: Without Consent; lierstory: The Reality of Rape. One film: Rape Prevention: No Pat Answer. (Actual number of requests and number of participants at Speakers Bureau engagements) Cost's of service: $772.00 Partially funded by University of Iowa Student` Senate and donations. volunteers from various fields such as law, social work, medicine, counseling, etc. offer presentations on general information concerning rape and other forms of sexual abuse, the medical, legal and law enforcement aspects of sexual abuse, self- protection and self-defense, counseling aspects of rape victimization and other related issues. (Actual number of engagements, workshops and seminars (56) based on an average of { 30 participants.) Costs of service: $400.00 Funded by Honoriarums furnished through donations. j !Total number of clients served in 1977: i 3,743 persons. `7 MICROFILMED BY .r1 JORM MICR+LAI3 I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r.ii�rcur iLblLu by JOKM I.11f,ROLAB CEDAR RAPID; AILD UES '•1C !lES, [OW RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM: The I'unrling Tor the HVA Prugr;un is IL'Ilocnted Por specific service:.. Univ(.rsity of Iowa student Senate provides the basic; programming monies needed to uriintlLin the Rap(. (:risls bine. Their funding for the Information Bureau is earmarked for students of the University i of Iowa, therefore any information distributed off -campus currently must be subsidized by donations. The following money is needed to provide information to the Iowa City Community: $1,500 for duplication costs of materials listed in the Information Bureau to he distributed through the Speakers Bureau and the Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City Community Schools, Iowa City Police Department. $300 for a film entitled The Date which was designed for Junior and Senior High School students. The film focuses on a situation common for adolescents and serves as a discussion tool on values and self-protection. $1,000 for re -instatement of the Safety Block Program. Costs include { printing and publicity costs. The Safety Block Program marks homes in neighborhoods where a person in crisis could feel safe . in entering when fl.ecing from an attacker or when being followed 1, or harassed. PROJECTED SERVICE AREAS: The Information Bureau's map of high risk areas pinpoints the near North Side of Iowa City as a high risk area. St an The area between Market St Brown St. harbors a higher incidence rate of rapes, assaults on the street, windowpeeking and exhibitionists. y (See mxp). This area is a high rental area and there is much walk traffic on the streets. It is also poorly lighted. By instituting I the Safety Block Program, there would be a means of prevention by allowing those In need to seek help and/or assistance before an attack ensues. The community of Iowa City is listed as one of the highest communities in the State of Iowa. The basis for this for incidents of sexual abuse is on the number of rapes reuorted to law enforcement personnel. e feel that there is a higher number of reported incidents due to 'the fact that there are channels here in this community for more victims to feel ts versus not reporting them at all. comfortable in reporting inciden This has basically been achieved through good cooperation between the I Rape Victim Advocacy Program and the Iowa City Police Department. The monies requested here for the programs and needs listed would benefit the Pol.ice Department as well as other agencies and services in the Iowa City area. Rape Victim Advocacy Program would use the film as well as having it The Rap School District available to all of the schools in the Iowa City Community ,. for general use. Pacts indicate that one out of four girls experience :;omn type of sexual abuse before they reach the age of eighteen. Because we tire concerned about prevention, we feel that The Date would be very holpl'ul in assisting this particular age group. 1.OTAL NEEDS: $2,800.00 56 I41CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES T hlu;Wr ILALu by JURM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES AID AND ALTERNATIVES FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE DIRECTOR KRISTY KISSEL 130 N. MADISON IOWA CITY, IOWA i 353-6265 A REQUEST FOR $60,000 FROM HUD's COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MONEY TO CREATE AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN It is difficult to determine the actual number of women in any city who are abused for many reasons. Being battered by a loved one is an embarrassing problem few women openly admit they have. Within Iowa City there are no uniform means of reporting an occurence of abuse. The question "Are you a victim of physical violence?" is not ! routinely asked on medical or social service intake forms. The police departments do not have a separate category under which wife -battering cases are singled out from the larger i category "Neighborhood Disturbance.' If there is no arrest, the police do not write a report of the incident. Still, there are indicators of the frequency of abuse in Iowa City. Hawkeye Legal Aid has,estimated that 3/4 of their divorce cases involve physical violence. Other local attorneys have cited figures that range from 3 out of 5 to 8 out of 10. A social work student recently completed a six-month study on abuse in Iowa City, gathering statistics from seven local agencies. These seven agencies are not necessarily the agencies seeing the most abused clients, but are the only agencies who would agree to keep statistics. This study revealed that they see collectively between twenty' and -.fifty battered women every month looking for a way out of their dilemma. The Johnson County Regional Planning Commission has been engaged in a county -wide human services planning iprogram. Their study shows that there is a critical need in Johnson County for a comprehensive system of crisis services for victims of spouse abuse. They made two recommendations: j 1) Provision of temporary shelter to victims of spouse abuse. 2) Immediate, intensive crisis intervention for the victim or. both spouses that is aimed.at resolving the situation and ending the abuse. Hospital emergency wards, alcoholism treatment centers, police departments, ronmunity mental health clinics, crisis lines, legal aid, etc., all constitute sources of aid to the victims of spouse abuse. Because those agencies cover so many problems, they cannot be expected to ,supply all kinds of aid to these victims. The nature and scope of this problem demands a separate program exclusively dedicated to the specific needs of persons engulfed in domestic violence. Much media exposure has recently been given to the plight of the battered woman. They portray the numerous difficulties in trying to get out of a battering situation. Those difficulties include lack of understanding on the part of family and friends, lack of immediate available funds to use, finding themselves ineligible for assistance unless they leave the house yet unable to leave the house because they are unable to get assistance, multiple frustrations with the legal system and the irony that many of the service providers designated to help them police, social workers, counselors) harbor misconceptions that they provoke it, deserve it, or worse, enjoy it. Articles and television programs on abuse are good because they are pulling a problem out of the closet and are erasing some of the myths and misconceptions. However, every article I read and every program I see strongly offer one main common solution: A temporary shelter where women and children can go and be safe while they decide on the future of the abusive relationship. 57 i I4ICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I;,uUriLi•ILU BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RriAND AND " •"• 'n'1 A temporary shelter is necessary while they wait for an injunction or restraining order to be filed, while they wait for an arrest to be made, while they wait for the social service bureaucracies to get through their waiting lists and their paperwork and provide them with assistance to start a new life for themselves and their children, or while they give their husbands an opportunity to seek counseling without sacrificing their safety. The only drawback to this media publicity is that people falsely assume going -j to a shelter is an option open to assist women. Iowa City has no such answer to this problem. The Aid and Alternatives For Victims of Spouse Abuse Program began a little over a year ago with the purpose of finding out if abuse was a problem in Iowa City and what was presently being done about it. The program was never intended to provide services for victims since we had only one staff person and no program funds. However, from the second day of operation we were getting calls from victims seeking information and assistance. Agencies started referring clients to us, s wre en andiatnon-profithorganizationewas �formed. ll had moOur re tefforts han ytoward research had randeeducationed l vide a network of volunteers to assist women have been compromised by the need to pro in obtaining existing services they are eligible for, as wbelieve iell as byn coordinal We strongly ting the in the gaps where no services are available.�ovidive existinvenervicesss on tand problemn9 But alltthetcoordination and educationhe education and trainintinitheoworldtheir isn't going to help when the service most needed is notbe�in in adfew private The problem in Iowa City is too great to be solved by homes. Based on the numbers of victims who have contacted us and let us know their adults and ten children needs, Iowa City should have a facility that could house five at any one time. Given the housing market, I estimate it would take $60,000 for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a property for that purpose. According to regulation 570.202, emergency shelters for battered women are an y appropriate use of HUG'S Community Develepment Block Grant money. Other shelters across the country have been started ,with the use of this money. Asa community, we are either going to provide an alternative for women and children engulfed in this situation or we're not. And anything short of providing victims with the option to leave gives our tacit acceptance of the nightmare of domestic violence. of our program goals and objectives, letters of I am attaching a copy endorsment, and our limited statistics documenting abuse in Iowa City. i i 1.1 7 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I.il w(Ui IL&U BY JURM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES - AID AND ALTERNATIVES FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE PURPOSE To educate the Johnson County, Iowa City, and University Communities about the problems of spouse abuse and to develop conlprhensive services for spouse abuse victims, utilizing local and currently existing agencies whenever possible. GOALS One Year To have at least one person per major, local, public agency* designated to provide direct services to spouse abuse victims. (* any major public agency providing medical, legal, social, health, and counseling services) To have at least 50% of private local medical, health, social, legal and existing services for victims of spouse counseling agencies knowledgeable of abuse as measued by telephone and direct mail survey responses. To have standardized reporting from all local, public, and whenever possible private agencies of spouse abuse incidents available through one central service or agency: To have at least one curriculum lesson on spouse abuse available for local school systems. To provide on a yearly basis the following educational services: a. In-service education for public and private groups and agencies. At least 50 hours. b. Speakers for conferences, lectures, and workshops to groups. At least 20 per year. c. Radio, T:V., discussions. At least 4 per year. Y rams, and brochures. d. Newspaper, radio, T.V. public service announcements, programs, At least once weekly in at least one of these. e. One I day conference on spouse abuse involving local service providers and citizenry. To provide a variety of shelter options for victims in the Iowa City, Johnson County area. k of usable statewide and national shelters. To establish and maintain a networ Work to establish a permanently funded, Iowa City shelter program and staff. To provide crisis intervention to victims including exploration of options, and putting them in touch with other agencies. 59 I41CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB ,! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Fll,iWr!Li'iLU BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS ANU f The following is a report on the number of battered women seeking assistance in Iowa City. This was taken from the raw data of the School of Social Work student Annette Fries -Mundy. I 1977 - 1978 DEC.. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY CRISIS CENTER 19 7 6 9 10 7 DSS/ADULTS 8 4 3 3 1 1 ALCOHOL AND 0 A.A. 3 0 0 FAMILY COUNSELING 9 1 0 2 0 4 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH 0 0 2 1 1 1 EPISCIPAL CHAPLAINCY 1 0 0 0 0 0 A.A. 3 0 0 O_ 0. O. LUTHERAN SOC. SERV. 1 (dropped out of study but estimated 1/5 of caseload involves battered women) Ij t AID AND ALTERNATIVES JUN. JUL. FOR VICTIMS OF i I' SPOUSE ABUSE PROGRAM 7 0 5 7 7 8 6 5 rl 1 FNTC UPKI NUMBER OF CHILDREN OF WOMEN SEEKING ASSISTANCE THROUGH OUR PROGRAM 3 NUMBER OF -CALLS RECEIVED BY THE SPOUSE ABUSE PROGRAM FROM RELATIVES AND FRIENDS OF VICTIMS, EMPLOYERS, COUNSELERS, HOSPITAL STAFF, LAWYERS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS REQUESTING INFORMATION AND/OR ASSISTANCE 12 NUMBER OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN SEEN EACH MONTH NEEDING TEMPORARY SHELTER 8 60 0 9 18 9 22 5 6 22 19 25 21 21 9 i 0 8 16 6 8 11 6 IdICROFI LIdEO BY iI JORM MIC R+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 hliuW[ iLMLL) BY JORM MICROLAB johnson county ` C regional planning commission C (, .?'/7 0.� o.A�u-e n,.e' oe c., ow `1240 OOI ssl.esso March 8, 1978 Rristy rissell,. Coordinator Aid and Alternatives to victims of Spouse Abuse 110 M. Madison Iowa City, Iowa 52240 '0ear;RA. KiesAlt. -.Ism yr 1[ing chis, letter in support of Senate Tile 2057, Which you ld"provide. for funding for pilot -programa to provide services to victims of spouse. abuse. The Johnson County Regional Planning Commission is currently 'engagedin a countywide human services planning program. The first year Ofthe program has been devoted to a study of human need. 'and xu ourus in the area, an identification of unmet needi, and .the dove lOPmmnL of recommendations to local funding - bodies and Agencies, in an effort to [hue need.. One of the recommendations, as developed by the program's Cmergsncy; AssistanceSubenamittse, concerns the needforawls ' eance. to victims of spouse abuse. There is a'critical need In Johnson County for a comprehensive system of crisis -intervention b'service. for. victims of spouse abuse. a, -: The.Cmsrgency, Assistance Subcommittee strongly supports the "legislation onfamily.vioienee and urges Its eonsida raelOn by,. the Iowa Legislature . sincerely, David Scheldt, Chairman emergency. Assistance Subcommittee 'Attachment -. CCt Senatorst Hargrave, Oade qi Aepreseniativmst Patchett, Small Rristy ciasAl. WRAC` -(women's Resource and Action Center) 0 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES M:d.Cwbw 7d.mm CmAm,warw:Llt M7 t Cans. tem 01'. lean,1214o 71s.Li7M August 17, 1978 Kristy Kessel, Director Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse 130 V. Madison St. Iowa City, lova 52242 Dear Ms. Kessel: We are-plesed to send you this letter of support. 'While we have not until recently maintained statistics on spouse abuse, our staff have at clean Wanted to refer an abuse victim for temporary emergency shelter, and knew of no service available. Our staff reviewed the proposed goals and services And are' in agreement with them. However, a question was raised regarding item 1, Education, which proposes standardized reporting of spouse abuse incidents. Would this entail reporting of incidents for scads tical purposarp or Would it involve reporting of nacos? we would like - a better understanding of this. Rhoda Harvey of our staff indicated interest in an advisory board Position with the program, and I understand her name has been,sub- mitted to you. We hope your efforts will be successful. S: nee rely, Cernc R. Kelley, M.S.N., ACSW Executive Director VRK/cam MICROFILMED BY j6RM AA8CR+LAB y CEDAR. RAPIDS • DES MOINES SMVMG CCDAR. IOWA. A" ICHNSON MUNT:1.5 114LI(Ui ILi4i.I1 BY JURM MICROLAB I The University of Iowa -. i o.waln.. sou CEDAR RAPIDS AiLD IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER p„w F;,r; sslala It 1a F, wY��nm Svwm 8uwr Owe: ]SIOIr6 ie.r Gr.lo.m l7Na July 21, 1978 �I June 30, 1978 Kristy Kissel Aid/Alternativs.to Victims of Spouse Abuse Moaen's Resource and Action Center, 30 N. Madison Io•a City, Ian 52240 Kristy Kissel, Director and Alternatives for Victims of Dear Kristy, Spouse Abuse 130 N. Madison In the past six months (Jan-June,1978), which is the first time ,•,1Aid lova. 52242 the Crisis Center has begun keeping statistics on spouse abuse me A ,4Iwa.City, separate categarys the Center received 45 calla that focused on spouse Although our policy Bear Kristy, abuse as a primary reason for contacting the Center. to identify clients who repeatedly call. The vow City area has a very real need for a spouse abuse program. Most TheCity a of anonymity makes it difficult of the calla or visits rare made by four roman. Ten of yow or aahas - : I of Mi or her /Wily is referred by us to some retem. at least sixteen the clients were men, seven abusare, and three concerned friends) no Aid r help with a specific pis specialized program aftb suss very few men. Fourteen of the clients were referred to MMC and the specialize helping agencies haven't demonstrated to us that they can M by the abused and. ouse Victims of sthe that the vand es tvolunteers .:.all things to all. people. Misery, it= and funds art saved getting The staff ato CrisisCenterfeel .Center troubled person to the right kind of help.. is already functioning to provide immediate crisis intervention to doingW Certainly the people w have referred to your agency have been professionally spouse abuse victims on a 24 hour per. day basis, and that •e are to ur in c�hls r eutreaeh�in and effectively helped. The Spouse Abuse Program is valued by N1s facility. wnd tc increase ouan mutualeration endeavor thianp aD- No other agency provides this specialized counseling service. Me only wish eontinuethis lem area you could. provide temporary shelter for tomo clients. .• In addition.the Crleis Center feels that it is lmpor:an: to pro - in with long range goals. They appear to be well thought are `eyord our vide additional services to spouse abuse victims, -h do do not allow us -o do folic w -up with a;. .. I; ani agreement your w ".,..out and worteble..Merc they yet another agencies of at feather bedding capabilities. Our current policies we do not have the nnel aefforts ....,I and empire building at the tap payers expense, I would be an total disagree- I seling mA therefore. support yourocontinuing tonserve asoan nt. .. What I community focal point in providing services :o vie tires of spouse abuse. best testimonials will come from the early People you have so effectively ,Your helped to overcome a most Painful problem. ; Sincerely, ' 'Thank You all for job well done. Yours Sincerely. Very McMurray, . I Director 'yet a�r . John T. 0,,,J �[AC • i Chief Counselor .' JTO/fmh P, r 141CROFILIAED BY i JORM MICR+LAB ` CEDAR. RAPIDS • DES MOINES - I.IILKUIILNEU BY JORM MICkOLAB Union a Eiklcberry A...,. $uhr 6. Pal•Hrin BuWlmt I... Civ, Iowa 5794o C:va Ubu. pee 4. L:bl.rr (SI9) S)laeS{ .:. July 17, 1978 To Whom It May Concern: '•�.�� we are writing in support of Aid and Alternatives to Victims of Spouse Abuse. t, Auu9niv twenty-five percent of our practice consists of dissolution of marriage 1 cases in which we represent the Love., In fifty per cent of those cases, the wife an h+a been physically abused by her husbd. These cases cross social and economic Imes in Idwa City: they.... by no mans confined to the working class or Inver class pwulations. ..the legal system is only we resource for victims of spouse abut.. It b, at times, Of Ilmilee utility. Intensive counseling and shelter are needed by the victim and the legal system provides neither. This problem has been largely Ignored -by traditional counselingservices and by the general public. The victims themselves are often reluctant to face the problem or to seek the help of family and friends who are unwilling of unable td provide assistance, There are counseling agencies In the E ' commrnity which provide sone general psychological service but none of then seem to hive any expertise in the area. There is no agency that can provide emergency ' shelter for the,victin (and children) which is of vital, importance to protect the W . victim from further physical abuse and to enable him or her to sort out thoughts +nd. feel In., and to rake decisions. Aid and Alternatives to. Victims of Spouse 1 Abdie has"prauided shelter and counseling several times to our Clients .who would have certainly been .1thout shelter if the program did not exist. IDC pro9nm could be expanded and our .lien I would use any services offered. t Sincerely. r.. Lne'L. YI4leborY / Clan 0l .son 1• i CEDAR RAPIDS AND CITY OF IOWA CITY* .. r....C•IEC . , 'i.3 -a'; ST C"I,A Cti•t: ICiWA 522w.J ,317 354 IBM POLICE Ciirvs OFFICE duly 11, 1978 Ys. kristy Kissel, Director Aid t Alternatives for Vlccims of Spouse Abuse 130 North Madison Street Iowa city, 10V4 57240 Dear yristy: The Iowa City Police Department has utilized the services of your agency frequently. As a natter of practice post o -ricers, �- if they perceive a si :YdtiOn they are handling is .spouse abeam, make the services of your agency known. I as obviously in agree- ment with the goals of your organization or any agency that positigo ly reponds to a general or specific community, need. Certainly spouse abuse is as specific a need as can be defined. 1 am unable to a ... a5 the quality of service provided by your agency, although I have never received a negative cormert in regard to it. Because of the nature of spouse abuse and,.. the reluctance of •victims at tires and all too frequently to ; Icaa!:y ..rsue L`,e issue, 1 do u,- ,certain as to the e• use of yaur services or facilities that night be ecce ] ed y. palsy sa;ervent:]h, :A. as able to say whether - a v!nes Are available elsewhere in :two City. - - zs.. .s; —at I am sdppor:ire of yo -4- eft er:e to address :els pro•:cn !n t !]we Ci -y. f Sincerely,' 3 Police C.:iofefy MICROFILMED 8Y JORM MICR#LAB ! CEDAR RAPIDS a DES MOINES I•I1L.HUFILMLu BY JORM 141CROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS WID DLS I ii 'l II I `C Iowa Department of Social Services I Iowa Department of Social Services DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ROBERT 0. RAY GOVERNOR ROBERT 0. RAY GOVERNOR ' 1C IC9 ^9F'SS[a ' Jui! 29. :;"a Nlrww w sl,.e ww rn. w.. sac I:ristie Mssel Director _ did A Alternatives dor Victims of .Spouse Abuse 32 N. Xndison Iowa City; Ic-A 52240 'kar I1% Kissel: 1 endorse your protecting victim of spouse abuse. It haa'been my,przeedore and policy to refer clients to you In the ;az t;. and 1 will continue to do the same in the future. rII Sincerely yours, ray +all 1 r• ,SI 2<aeral-.Peilef Redresentative .. .. 2J1 IOWA COUNCIL ON SOCIAL SERVICES i'' :Oars h'eae h•r.:r .eYr nr Vnaiw i<�nrrM y vCTM MlmSfA w.naran.r July 27, 1978 a rw.vr Ona Kristie Kissel Director Aid s Alternatives for Victims of _ Spouse Abuse 110 North Madison Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Kissel: I endorse your protecting victims of spouse abuse.' - As you well know, we referclients to your arganitatian and will continue to do so in the future. It has been my experience that many alternatives are needed to tailor treatment needs of victims to reredy Is their problems. i Foremost in my mind are the immediate t.Ceds th]t s;c use abuse victims have which include 'motional scp,crt, Police protection, legal assistance and marriage cccn- - 3 seling. Any program development your agency can pre rete fn these specific areas will fill gaps currently found in our community. ,t Respectfully submitted, Ron ld C. Larson, MSW '. Service Administrator /jl IOWA COUNCIL ON SOCIAL SERVICES _rlr a. rrr f•anrunm }:nP ryn rpri:r a�:�•r . r,nl Iy Or ,_O wpnrrl Mnen rl e'I M ICROFILMED BY �I JORM MICR+LAB ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Pliw<Ur iLilcu by JUR14 141CROLAB CLDAR RAPID`, AND !r141 A. I 7 s jj11 � ,i FOLLOWING DUUUMU" i ILLEGIBLE ENTIRELY OR IN PART '+ 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES hltutUiILMEU BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND y Y :we City, Iwo S2240 1 .... July 11, 1978 re. ""sty Kissel, Director .. ...v. AW'. Al ternetivea for Yleti.m of epwte Must - _ lin v, andi'a, • Y Iwo City, Iw. 52740 1 ..-.. . ...r,.. over Kcl atYt ! 1 an happy to 1¢ able to write this letter of support for your'. program of ALd aeJ Alternatives for Vletira of epwu Abuse. A. a soelai unser 1 have fouaJ ya.c aCeney very sea Pondva to Irradiate need a0.1 very willia, and able to lend support and aid 1 at +my tin a nqucat is ma J.. You have been willing to work l directly or indirectly with clients in a wart cooperative manner. your Nad ..us l program has raised se am x Lousn sts about spouse clients. causer n to loot ave closely at this probity went clients, whether W. experiencing or potential. l Mlnt the hose l the. helps Is elm exparl arelgo Create' mormeu and all with this Ln the lel Ping profottlma are KolwG to tee yore a persons r with the Problem commi es. help. This will create cots wail ave request for Your services. hope Y Me <swill Y homing .nil support ',rots P. aOJ I vrnlJ hope your servient will emt[n4e mE sincere N, t Ktcclapt 1 Natty V+Il ata.:0 •i.; Cnever4e i 1 T 141CROPILMED BY J6RM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS a DES MOINES { August 8, 1978 — Ms. Kristy Kissel Director Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse 130. North Msdison Iowa Cily.lora .2240 ;1 Cear,Ms.Kissel: i Please consider this itof for your program. ,support I referred two Individuu individuals too you and was pleased 1n the --al prompt mannerthat theywere handled. I also feel that you ;I helped them considerably. 1'do Indeed feel your Services are very much needed in the lora City area and Ilan in agree'. ant with your purpoie and. f 'long range gods. r,ps'you know ) have been counseling for quite some time and rr "-have encountered nuoberous cases of wife abuse.., They are frustrating',and'difficult to with:, ,deal There is a definite need for a program such as yours in this area. /Bloc rely; '.� _ L ,.1 � m A.fJ:—Clerens. IPre4rial Counselor: _ 403 S. Gilbert St. 1 Iowa City. soil 52240 ' (319) 351-5500 cc: file �. �• ' AJC/dif CEDAR RAPIDS AND y Y :we City, Iwo S2240 1 .... July 11, 1978 re. ""sty Kissel, Director .. ...v. AW'. Al ternetivea for Yleti.m of epwte Must - _ lin v, andi'a, • Y Iwo City, Iw. 52740 1 ..-.. . ...r,.. over Kcl atYt ! 1 an happy to 1¢ able to write this letter of support for your'. program of ALd aeJ Alternatives for Vletira of epwu Abuse. A. a soelai unser 1 have fouaJ ya.c aCeney very sea Pondva to Irradiate need a0.1 very willia, and able to lend support and aid 1 at +my tin a nqucat is ma J.. You have been willing to work l directly or indirectly with clients in a wart cooperative manner. your Nad ..us l program has raised se am x Lousn sts about spouse clients. causer n to loot ave closely at this probity went clients, whether W. experiencing or potential. l Mlnt the hose l the. helps Is elm exparl arelgo Create' mormeu and all with this Ln the lel Ping profottlma are KolwG to tee yore a persons r with the Problem commi es. help. This will create cots wail ave request for Your services. hope Y Me <swill Y homing .nil support ',rots P. aOJ I vrnlJ hope your servient will emt[n4e mE sincere N, t Ktcclapt 1 Natty V+Il ata.:0 •i.; Cnever4e i 1 T 141CROPILMED BY J6RM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS a DES MOINES QiutW1 IL14LU BY JORM MICROLAB . eacrscssuKitcy (�uu-rde�ics� $eiwlee 06 ?f/eJkiafytaf, %uta -i. nxavat WuDnaD sa.. n1 -11I w. u..aa 4s, Krhsty Klsull, Director ......pea. ie�esau Aid b Alternatives for Vitiate of .710 ab"ee Spouse Abuse 13D North fltdison August 5, 1976 -.1 Iwo City, lova 52140 Dear grisry: 1 would like cc lend anise support for your !regrem, though It is a bit . sicca I Am aware that a caseworker. 4s, Wallace. has responded frim -.our agency but I would Atka to share my thoughts. As you k.m.,I have baa. very ova to of the family violate. issue, hsvtng much direct experience with It, both Imally and in Washington County, I An very excited about the expansion of your program for 1 believe it is vary needed. 4y espatience "in the surrounding counties indicates that about 75; of the I couples swing to our counsallm center for marriage counseling have spousebu experienced sae Lois of spouse abuse. in ny cases the abuse is severe and the Isolstiw of these yoaen,,eneteous Indicating a need for shelter bare. Outside of friends and relatives who often do not choose to gat ,Involved, a safepis cc for them to stay Is nonexistent. In the l.-va -CityC-1 area. 9 work with a r.•re limited nmxkr of people. 4;r -I exp.untee loco lly have out Indicated as sevcse a problem but ue is in y ; exiarencenca. L live added to my intake Instance, routine questions light, whenC.0the ramily violence, and cora busy Sm ranter terve :o:e w light, when the presenting problem b sac abuse. _ ' I have to the past referred people to your resources for information ,I and support groups,- In the future, with the possible expansion of your ++ program, I know 1 wmild refer people for all the above, plus use of your shelter facility and/or legal assistance. I I would also be Interested In developing save ways for you to dtaslmfaate your infurmtion to the various crvaaunitles. I realize that the city of Washington Itself is 10 miles beyond your service radius, and 1 would urge you to consider including that additional area. It is doubtful any extemfva anon rens would be developed in that ctannity In the near future. In Short, I believe the services you are discussing are needed and helpful, -I believe chit though our agency offers intensive individual and family I counseling$ often in the Areas of family violence, our program would ideally _ cmp;emunt each other, aW would cooperate a Lill In ;aps in service available S 1� f I 1VVNlOtIPIO BY Lund -AN 10CIa111 a\CI CI Cma 4. i I )1 CEDAR RAPIDS AMU ULA eoeererruerif* &"Ie 9 Sew4w Ator w_ le.e for All victim of such violence. Sincerely, •4arry Dian J. Bourbach, A.C.S.v. Cacuurker WBib . 1 :41CROFILMED BY ' JORM MICR+LAB !CEDAR RAPIDS A DES MOINES 1,11u<UFiLMiU BY JURM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, I0WV- Y G7 T^ter' y�141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Piii,iW1 iLMEi BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AILD DES INTRuDUCT.LON As an introduction to our proposal for a community emergency shelter, and to provide per6inent uackground,, the following is an excerpt from the booklet Emergency Assistance To Transients, a study prepared by the John- son County Regional Planning Commission for the city of Iowa City. The excerpt begins on page 19 of the study: UNMET NZEDS/PROBLEMS IN SERVICE DELIVERY LODGING Wesley House provided lodging to approximately 600 individuals in 1976 who would not qualify under the policy established August 15, 19770 This means that about 50 persons, per month will have to find other provisions. In addition, Sedaven House isino longer providing lodg- ing to patients at University Hospitals. Approximately 40 Individuals per year were housed at Sedaver. House. These figures indicate that about 650 transients per year who were previously provided lodging will no longer find such lodging to be available. The Crisis Center is now referring transients for lodging to five rooming houses and motels which charge reasonable rates (•5.50 - $13.00). These rates, however reasonable, repre- sent a substantial increase over the $4.50 per person per night cost at Nesley House, $2.50 of which was subsidized by the United Methodist Church and $2.00 provided through 68 MICROFIL14ED BY :(I ' JORM MICR+LA13 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i • f Piii,iW1 iLMEi BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AILD DES INTRuDUCT.LON As an introduction to our proposal for a community emergency shelter, and to provide per6inent uackground,, the following is an excerpt from the booklet Emergency Assistance To Transients, a study prepared by the John- son County Regional Planning Commission for the city of Iowa City. The excerpt begins on page 19 of the study: UNMET NZEDS/PROBLEMS IN SERVICE DELIVERY LODGING Wesley House provided lodging to approximately 600 individuals in 1976 who would not qualify under the policy established August 15, 19770 This means that about 50 persons, per month will have to find other provisions. In addition, Sedaven House isino longer providing lodg- ing to patients at University Hospitals. Approximately 40 Individuals per year were housed at Sedaver. House. These figures indicate that about 650 transients per year who were previously provided lodging will no longer find such lodging to be available. The Crisis Center is now referring transients for lodging to five rooming houses and motels which charge reasonable rates (•5.50 - $13.00). These rates, however reasonable, repre- sent a substantial increase over the $4.50 per person per night cost at Nesley House, $2.50 of which was subsidized by the United Methodist Church and $2.00 provided through 68 MICROFIL14ED BY :(I ' JORM MICR+LA13 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES A L U iLi•ILU DY JORM 1.11CROLAD CEDAR RAPIDS AMD DES Salvation Army funds. The Salvation Army temporarily increased the amount of funds for lodging and food vouchers from .$200/month to $400/month as of August 15, 1977. This will help meet the cost of needed.services although it is not certain how logg increased funding will be avail- able. The main problem is the lack of places for transients to stay. The only additional resource beside the rooming houses and motels mentioned above for lodging referrals is the Coralville Reservoir where camping is available during the warmer months. Tent rentals are $20/week and $15/weekend. This cost represents a moderate to sub- stantial increase, depending upon the length of stay, and could not be recommended to all transients (e.g., people with health problems). The Iowa City jail, previously mentioned as a possible source of lodging, is not pre- eently available. The Johnson County .,Jail may be used as a last resort for lodging of individual males and fe- males when.space is available. The following additional needs for lodging services for transients have been indicated by agencies in the Johnson County area. The agencies which.have specifically mentioned these appear in parentheses. 1) Need for emergency housing for families, late- night arrivals, victims of spouse abuse, persons trying to relocate in Iowa City (Crisis Center). 69 1 MICROI'ILMED BY ,rl JoRM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i I I. L U iLi•ILU DY JORM 1.11CROLAD CEDAR RAPIDS AMD DES Salvation Army funds. The Salvation Army temporarily increased the amount of funds for lodging and food vouchers from .$200/month to $400/month as of August 15, 1977. This will help meet the cost of needed.services although it is not certain how logg increased funding will be avail- able. The main problem is the lack of places for transients to stay. The only additional resource beside the rooming houses and motels mentioned above for lodging referrals is the Coralville Reservoir where camping is available during the warmer months. Tent rentals are $20/week and $15/weekend. This cost represents a moderate to sub- stantial increase, depending upon the length of stay, and could not be recommended to all transients (e.g., people with health problems). The Iowa City jail, previously mentioned as a possible source of lodging, is not pre- eently available. The Johnson County .,Jail may be used as a last resort for lodging of individual males and fe- males when.space is available. The following additional needs for lodging services for transients have been indicated by agencies in the Johnson County area. The agencies which.have specifically mentioned these appear in parentheses. 1) Need for emergency housing for families, late- night arrivals, victims of spouse abuse, persons trying to relocate in Iowa City (Crisis Center). 69 1 MICROI'ILMED BY ,rl JoRM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES t•ii�itUFiii-ILU By JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND 2) Need for longer-term emergency housing than the two or three days previously available at Wesley House (U of I Special Support Services, Wesley House, various local churches; although Wesley House is policy has recently changed, this need should still be mentioned.) 3) Need for more extensive lodging provisions for attending relatives friends of hospital patients and, in some cases, outpatients: a. There are no lodging provisions for companions of antepartum patients at University Hospitals$ b. There are no provisions for relatives Of pa- tients at the UA Hospital. C. The demand for lodging has exceeded the supply at Sedaven House (since lodging there is no longer available, the only source specifi- cally earmarked for hospital visitors is United Ministries in Higher Education which has only two or three beds). 4) Need for more housing for transients (DSS, police, various churches). This is a growing concern, especially now that'ptesley House has changed its policy and Sedaven House is no longer In operation and the facility is being sold. 5) Need for lodging provisions (halfway house) for males who are former patients of mental institu- tions (Wesley House) and for those individuals on pre-trial release (6tn Judicial District Dept. of L' S• MICROFILMED 8Y JORM MICR+LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES N i �II I 1 'I .I I i t•ii�itUFiii-ILU By JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND 2) Need for longer-term emergency housing than the two or three days previously available at Wesley House (U of I Special Support Services, Wesley House, various local churches; although Wesley House is policy has recently changed, this need should still be mentioned.) 3) Need for more extensive lodging provisions for attending relatives friends of hospital patients and, in some cases, outpatients: a. There are no lodging provisions for companions of antepartum patients at University Hospitals$ b. There are no provisions for relatives Of pa- tients at the UA Hospital. C. The demand for lodging has exceeded the supply at Sedaven House (since lodging there is no longer available, the only source specifi- cally earmarked for hospital visitors is United Ministries in Higher Education which has only two or three beds). 4) Need for more housing for transients (DSS, police, various churches). This is a growing concern, especially now that'ptesley House has changed its policy and Sedaven House is no longer In operation and the facility is being sold. 5) Need for lodging provisions (halfway house) for males who are former patients of mental institu- tions (Wesley House) and for those individuals on pre-trial release (6tn Judicial District Dept. of L' S• MICROFILMED 8Y JORM MICR+LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES N h,iwWtlLiIILU BY JURM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AAD UES L. COMMUNITY EMERGENGY SHELTER s PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET - FIRST YEAR Salary - Staff Benefits - Staff -" j Food ( 1,000 persons @ 2 days t per person @ $2.50 per person per day.) 5,000 Supplies (.includes: soap,_, cleaning supplies, .k toilet paper, etc.) 2v000 Water/Sewage. 600 Gas/Electricity 28400 Telephone 600 Postage/Office Supplies 300 i Transportation 240 Insurance - Unknown at this time Building Maintenance — Unknown TOTAL KNOWN PROPOSED EXPENSES $11,140 ESTIMATED TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET X15,000 i 71 ( MICROFILMED BYx� JORNA MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES r;,LAW ILL0 PY vURM MICROLAb CEDAR RAPIDS A1ID DES FUNDING REQUEST TO THE IOWA CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Having read the preceeding pages, you should be aware i of the present scope of the activities of COAT. You are also aware of the future direction of our programs and services. These programs and services will not exist if we are not able to acquire an adequate permanent facility in which to conduct them. Due to the nature 'of these activities, and to the numbers of people that we will be serving in the coming years, we are in need of a very large house with at least six or seven bedrooms, and ads- quate living areas for up to twenty individuals at any given time. I The real estate market in Iowa City has shown that t to acquire such a facility in an area with proper zoning will require an investment of $959000 to $100,000. This !e a very large investment to make in one lump sum, how- ever, to make such an investment would guarantee a per- manent facility that would not be affected by rising rental coats or by loss of lease. Such a facility would i cost around $850 per month to lease, and would cost the supporting agency over $100,000 in ten years, provided that the rent did not increase in that time. With the current trends in real estate in Iowa City, and in the property taxes over the course of any given ten year period, such an increase would be highly likely. Thus, it would definitely be to the advantage of the community to acquire such a facility as soon as possible. 72 7 MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES A W hll UCUr ILMLu BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES As a result of these £actso we are hereby petitioning the Committee and the City Council for a grant from the HIID Blocx Grant Funds in the amount of $95,000 to acquire a suitable facility to conduct a Community Emergency Shelter. Should an unforseen event occur that the current organization of COAT should dissolve, provisions would be made to turn the facility over to the Crisis Center or to another such qualified agency to guarantee the con- tinuation of the shelter to the community, and to prevent any individual or group of individuals from realizing any personal profit or gain from the disposal of the property. We sincerely hope that you can give this project your most serious consideration. We appreciate this opportunity to present it to you. Lynda D. Raybourn Chairman/ Board of Directors Christian Outreach and Action Team Gary L. Libenguth Vice Chairman / Board of Directors Christian Outreach and Action Team 73 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES f i hll UCUr ILMLu BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES As a result of these £actso we are hereby petitioning the Committee and the City Council for a grant from the HIID Blocx Grant Funds in the amount of $95,000 to acquire a suitable facility to conduct a Community Emergency Shelter. Should an unforseen event occur that the current organization of COAT should dissolve, provisions would be made to turn the facility over to the Crisis Center or to another such qualified agency to guarantee the con- tinuation of the shelter to the community, and to prevent any individual or group of individuals from realizing any personal profit or gain from the disposal of the property. We sincerely hope that you can give this project your most serious consideration. We appreciate this opportunity to present it to you. Lynda D. Raybourn Chairman/ Board of Directors Christian Outreach and Action Team Gary L. Libenguth Vice Chairman / Board of Directors Christian Outreach and Action Team 73 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 411u(UrILMLL) BY JOR1414ICROLAB G® Correctional Services(. -- End of Excerpt -- CHRISTIAN OUTREACH AND ACTION TEAM - (COAT) HISTORY �) In May, 1978, a residential fire occurred in An apartment on Arthur Street at 11:00pm. Lynda. Raybourn, a resident at 2614 17ayne Ave., heard too. fire trucks, ;�.. called the fire department, and offered shelter to any ji fire viedmsthat there might be. Fortumaeel7r that particular fire wag minor, out as a result of tae appre- elation expressed by the fire cepartment, the naybourn a - really decided that there mast be other people In similar situsclons •t �,tlmea she souloneed neighoors who could offer neap. As a result, the Raybourms talsed to .the Red Cross, the Cr1313 Center, and,the 'Coman'a Resource and Actlon Center to otter sueu assistance to the people v A that cacao organizations serve. ,.J Out of the discussions that the nayuourns me with, -to:se agencies and with triends, the Christian ,utreaca ro iIl and Action seam wu born. un June 20, 1978, the naybourn ,i home, was opened to assist seven people referred by the Crisis Center and b7 7RAC. Over the course of the fol- lowing eight weeksq over eighty people who were referred by several local agencies. were given food, shelter, re- ferral aid, and counselling Assistance in the Raybourn I home. The Crista Center conducted staff training sessions i in the Reyhourn hems to help the COAT staff learn to cope CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES A -S' with the many kinds of Individuals and problems that go with this kind of cork. In that respect, the Crisis Center has been responsible for much of the success of the COAT project. Wring the first eight weeks of active outreach, the Christian Outreach and Action Team ICOAT) began the process of Requiring nom-profit/tax exempt status through its sponsoring organisation, ACTS (Association of Christiana That Share). That status is still being processed In Des Moines. SERVICES'/ RELATED AGENCIES - The intention of CCAT Is to provide services to people that cannot be provided by any existing local agencies at this time, and to coordinate the delivery of the services provided by local agencies to the people who are referred to COAT. Many of the people who are in need of emergency food and shelter have other needs as all. test or these needs are within the Jurisdiction of already existing agencies. In these eases, we assist people by referring them to the appropriate people within those agencies. i It can take a lot ofenergy and time, aometimes, to find out what some people need. If they are In a po- sition to need food and shelter, they can often be muwara of their other needs, or too confused to express then. This is where the extensive counselling plays'a major role in our cork. 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES wn,..tpMf I.1.iw(WILHEU BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UE A-7 FAMILY ATYOSrUM One of the unique &,Bete of this program's design 1, the concept of •family atmosphare"e It is perhaps easier to establish an institution of mass produced phy- sical care where the here neceseitles of survival are the only services provided, but the lasting Impact of a termly mvirousent. for whatever length of time, will have Wore ionsedlate and long range effect on the people we serve than all the rood and roams of any in,titutiom To under- stand our concept or "fatally atmosphere"s let a illustrate a typical day in the Comvualty Emergency -Shelter. 6:00am The staff is up, getting people up And - breakfast on the way. -If it is iednesday, everyone strips their bed, and takes 'heir sheets and towels to the laundry rags. - 6:30am Breakfast 7:00nm Those who have work for the day leave. .Those who are home start thedishesand hcusehcld chores, including laundry.mcuumin3 flocrae, cleaning bath and bed rooms. and eleami_g kitchen.. 12:00- Lunch, usually consisting of soup and sand- wiches; two people cooke end two other, do the after -lunch kp. - 1:00to Finish house work and spend tits with each 5:00pm .other or preparing for now arrival,s who usually come at night. f MICROFILMED BY .� JORM MICR+LAB l CEDAR RAPIDS O DES MOINES ■ A o For a'clearer view of our services. and how we ad- minister than. consult the section of this proposal on Case Studies. GOALS Iowa City has consistently had a problan with the provision of adequate facilities for transients. Facili- ties for emergency shelter for local emergency victims have also been virtually non-existent. A variety of 'local agencies have attampted to provide atop -gap solu- � tion, to this problemo but no single a mprehaneive program with feasible economic support has ever existed. Our goal 1s to provide a permanent facilitys and thus ,:permanent solution to this problem.Thls. goal Is realistic one; but there "a many Obstacles that we moat overcome to aeheive it. * The single nowt prohibitive factor that we have to contend with Is the attitudes of the general public and of the local governnental bodies In respect to "transients". Only recently has there been evidence of k growth of understanding towards the nature and character of. Chase people who haw* been labled wtransient% and of the reality and validity of their needs in respect to the iDead, of the •®nasty at large. This trend ie a very encouraging sign that the -goverment- has not forgotten Otho little guywe With this trend in community swnreness and the re - 'sources that ws are attempting to pull together, we have the opportunity to do sorething in Iowa City that has boon - done in very few other places in the nation. CEDAR RAPIDS AND UE A-7 FAMILY ATYOSrUM One of the unique &,Bete of this program's design 1, the concept of •family atmosphare"e It is perhaps easier to establish an institution of mass produced phy- sical care where the here neceseitles of survival are the only services provided, but the lasting Impact of a termly mvirousent. for whatever length of time, will have Wore ionsedlate and long range effect on the people we serve than all the rood and roams of any in,titutiom To under- stand our concept or "fatally atmosphere"s let a illustrate a typical day in the Comvualty Emergency -Shelter. 6:00am The staff is up, getting people up And - breakfast on the way. -If it is iednesday, everyone strips their bed, and takes 'heir sheets and towels to the laundry rags. - 6:30am Breakfast 7:00nm Those who have work for the day leave. .Those who are home start thedishesand hcusehcld chores, including laundry.mcuumin3 flocrae, cleaning bath and bed rooms. and eleami_g kitchen.. 12:00- Lunch, usually consisting of soup and sand- wiches; two people cooke end two other, do the after -lunch kp. - 1:00to Finish house work and spend tits with each 5:00pm .other or preparing for now arrival,s who usually come at night. f MICROFILMED BY .� JORM MICR+LAB l CEDAR RAPIDS O DES MOINES ■ Mlu<uriLMLo BY JOR14 MICROLAB A•8 5:00pm Start preparing dinner. This usually takes at least two people in the kitchen and one in the dining room setting it up for the mesal. 6:OOpm overtone site down together for a family style dinner. Grace Is said, although no one Is forced to participate In It. geliglon Is a very Individual thing, and no one is expected to believe the same things that anyone 6130 does. 7:00pmTwo people do the kp atter dinner. - Evenings'"" basically free far everyone to -'relax and get to know, each other. I . The most important thing for each of. the staff members ,to keep in mind Is that wpeoplr are more Important than ,thimge% If any particular staff membsr'Is supposed to rI' be doing orsupervising a particular there or function of P -the house 0 -and 'someone hes •problem or heads to talk about something importantp. the chore can oft. Cou1130111ng is always top priority. And In counselling, listening is the mAst important tool to gaining the confidence of the per - ,."'I amyou'"" trying to help. and in accurately evaluating r. their needs.' .. Perhaps,to sun this whole section up; you can easily �I 'understand our. family concept b7 simply looking at your can families and multiplying the mlmoer of people and .,.II problems by. ten. At times it oeaond very nectics mut the regards are Dayand value. I CEDAR RAPIDS AND A•9 ;A..m OWO:gs :e illustrate the .yps• of people as "To served, and the variety of services coat we move provided, we all, give you some typical examples of case studies. Tae names of all of the people have been changed to protect the privacy of our ciliate and of the clients of the Crisis Center. Mary B. - Spouse Abuse victim Mart arrived at the Crisis Center on a priday evening in her car with bar three children from another part of the state. She had walked away from her home and her hus- band that morning with her three children, the clothes they ors wearing, andenough money to get a tank of gas. .She ran out of gas, money, and carve when she got'. to Imo City. The Crisis Center referred the family to us for the weekend, until agencies that could helpwould open again on Monday.' The children wars fed and put to bad 'almost !radiate 1y. Me" eat sod held a'coffn cup and stared at the floor. She took nearly .too hours to open up and start talking about her situation. Once she started, she couldn't Quit. She received a lot of attention and reassurance from the people around her that weekend to help her hang - on until Monday.' On 1'onday, we made in appointment for her and the children with grlsty gls3ell at 'fUC, gristy helped Mary make the decisions that she had to make ragard- 1ng her Immediate plans. and the iacediate' future of herself and her children. .:!thin a raw days, the r=117 was re - 7 141CROFIL14ED BY i JORM MICR+LAB Y1 CEDAR RAPIDS s DES MOINES P1il.KUFiLi•1Lu BY JORM I.IICRDLAB A •Sa jsettled in in apartment of their awn in Loon. and in the following eight •askso the children started school hare. They received basic furniture by donations of people in the'eoceunity who gave whom ws asked for spares from attics and basements. Clothes and food also were donated, and the -{ family was, established with the viscious circle of returning to an alchoholie husband and father out of need'to-survive `broken,- The hardest part of helping this family was in listening. to the children tell of being beaten and .etching their mother beaten by their father bacauso he was drunk. jWayne asd•Betty K. t: family - Family seeking amployvent " 1 : and housing. iW&yme and Betty originally came to Iowa City to have " their second child delivered at the UnL4ar31tY Hospitals. At that time, :Same was referredtous by the University Hospital Social Services office while Batty was in the maternity ward: Because of the high unemployment. in their home .town, a 9m11, taming community in northern Iowa, they, decided to stay in .Iowa -City. This decision na reinforced by medical problems that node staling in the was of the University Hospital advisable.''Mayne ens referred to Johnson County Social Servleeat the Leaned -' Housing. Offies,-.and'the Vocational Rehabilitation office. .as well as Iawa Job Services. Within a week of their i. arrival in townt the family was In an apartment. and ' Wayne. ass an his way to full employment. ,with further employment opportunitLes through Yoe. Rehab. training,. being processed. CEDAR, RAPIDS AND DES S A -.tf Henry 0. - Hlderly Veteran Henry arrived on a bus on a Friday after0oon. He i was supposed to be admitted to the VA Hospital. But when i. : he arrived there. be "a told that their offices were cloud until Monday, sad he would have to came back then. : Son" was 85 years old, doe, not know 147006 In Iowa City, and had no say to take care of himself for three days. Bs wee referred to the Crisis Center, and from them to us. A Crisis Center volunteer brought Henry to our house. and helped him Into the pant door.. Because of his age, he was unable to go up or down stairs, so an converted aur dining room into A temporary bedroom far him. as needed assistance to find his way around the house due to very i. poor eyesight. and se resorted to carrying his meals to him. While he "a S0 our dining room, we all ate 1n the living room on laps and T.V. trays. This might $eem like a pretty big hessla for dust ane par30o. but if you had met him, you would agree that it was earth It, I can't see telling HenrT that the only place for -- to Sleepis a park bench. He was a vary Hall man, who va basically answers of share he "a and who we were. But he was very Appreciative of the people who were there to help him. On Monday •e delivered him totheVA Hospital for his appointment.and have never heard of him since. The satisfaction in this case sea the knowledge that we were able to help "somebody's grandpa". t I41CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB ^ 1 CEDAR RAPIDS " DES MOINES I41ulUriLll u BY JORM 141CROLAB Olive H. - University Hospital Patient Olive H. is a middle aged (55) lady from a mid -sited town in southern Iowa. She was released from the University ,Hospital at 4:00peu The last bus leaving Iosa City for her hometown left at 2:OOpm She 414 not have enough money for -.j�.. rltel aaeonodations and food for the night._ She me sent to the Crisis Center who referred her to us. She was able to catch a bus the following morning. She gave as a small ' donatlon for food in appreciation. Bob D.-..V.A. V.A. Outpatient - I .Bob is one of the Viet Nam veterans who did not lose any limbs .in the war* but has suffered severe emotional problems as a result: of the war. go "a admlcted to the VA Hospital on an outpatient basis, and receives therapy several times a week. The'VA Hospital has no provisions . for lodging of cutpatlentsp'. and it is impossible for Bob v 00 tocotmtute from his former home to the hospital here on such a frequent basis.- Bob also war In need of a family } #"� environment to provide him with stability between his Appointment@ at the hospital... He lived in our Home for "tam masks to; take advantage or the family atmosphere. At the same time, he was able to tics employment at a night Job to save enough money for a place of his own ahen he became mentally. capable of surviving alone. I Thus Case Studley are not unusual. They are t>[:Seal of 1 the majority of the people we serve. Granted# there nee 1 some transients who are, by choice,,llvir3 from one free I CEDAR RAPIDS AIID A•13 I meel to the next, but they ►re the exeeptLou$ rather than the rule. we do not provide indefinite lodging for Chow Individuals who simply refuse to be responsible for them selves. But for the people here, we provide a needed service for people who have a legitimate need. The first weak we were open a man asked what sew were getting out of all of this. Cur reply was wA lot of people saying 'Thank You.'-. The following section Is a series of letters of I reference or recommendation written for this propo9&1 to give you an idea of the feelings .of the people: and the agencies who help us and who we help. _ End of Case 3tudiea i tdICROFILIdEO BY 1 JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1'lll,KWiLMLu By JORM MICROLAB Oat -her S, t978 TO whom it may coocerot The service which Ray W Linda Raybouro bare peifasmed to the transient POPwatloo of Iews City _._ .., le recent weeks is indeed a com.ndable me. Pmod L sed, who haus moms to nor door, and for whom Our, help wea not a realistic help, have been given immanuer- home fug sed even Plaersent service for future HH2. ty� relocation by Raybouros. 111 we, se . Roue of ouse DO RnIJER Praym, arm able to offer people in reed le an emeaeiooal meal and a listening ear, Rey and I.IMa have tried to Provide shelter, support and help In a variety of ways LCluding arrawgiug for medical 'tare, clothiMs further housing mad furmLhingm for People. and aid in finding employment. I would hope that some mistancs 1. avdl.bla .o that R.ybomas may rrixats to i multiPle-family residential tone and that their service will be Prvwidd with = esetaom.nt which will foster. its growth., Temuslents Bay be a problem in mV city, but flay .d rim, eeom to be fattliarlmtng themelves with wap to set appropriate limit to setivitLea, leugthm of vUy ares other LPortant concerns. I Am sure that trmnaAnts who have a plats to go to represent leu V of • [Slim problem them those who have nowhere to turn. l,t t0. SLesrely. Sister Ellen M.Clan Director, baanuel Be.. of Pnyee i i eja 116 East JafrcKson $levet • Iowa C11:9, Iowa, SZZ40 • (119) 338.9113 D CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE V no Johnson county 17 :r7 regional planning commission C_; )o am,w ,•.... teem �-. a -o sxx.,o _assi.vw ;� �...>" octubm 9. 1978 j No. dull. Vann L. Community Development Block Crane SPeeLlime I+II City of Ire City Ira City. 1A 5:240 Dear Me. VIM, We of the gnorgmry resistance Suhcemlttee of the Human Somiees Project support the proposal for a transient progras subsltted by. the Christian Outruch and Action Team (COATI. we have met with Lynda Rayburn Of CDAT and find their Proposal tc be in line with the need Mich w found In our i. study last year of bergency .Assistance to transient.. Although we'Nve re way of ....$sing the quality of services prwlded by CDA$ in the past, It appear. that the Proposed program has been easefully ' rnnsidered by the organirstlon. The letters m,mittd by Net .ounces of referral can better attest to the progres's Net performance. ' Then is a demonstrated reed for • progrsee in the rows, City'me& which will provide short-term emergency shelter, food, and rounselirq news of transients sed resident in the area. we urye that you consider NL esgeest for start-up fundi,, for • facility to met NL noes. SLcm.ly, , Emergency Davies Scheldt, Chair, Emergencyergmry Auisune. BUD[®lets D5/Ib Committee MasDern Paul Sendln, Margaret Stephenson, d.enett Carter. Roald Mlfson. tdICkOFILIdEO 6Y JORM MICR+LAEi CEDAR RAPIDS a DES MOINES I 1-j�ItUFiLHLU BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, 1041 Q-3 October 8, 1918 ;i To Vhom It May Concern: Asthe Olrector of the Aid and alternatives For Victim of Spouse Abuse program 1 have had the pleasum of working with Mr. and Mrs. Rayboue. ' They offered their assistance to our clients as well as those of the Crisis Center and other program with clients seeking shelter. I do not advocate the housing of .transients and battered semen in the same facility because of security and because the presence of transients and their problems in no way has a calming effect an distraught when and their traumatized children. However, for lack. of community resources I was occasionally left no alternative but to ask Linda and Ray for assistance. I found them to be concerned and campetant in the area of handling crisis victims. My clients spoke highly of theme. I found them willing to give much mart than ,lust a place to stay. 1 feel confident of their Intention to remain in this community, their commitment to hosting a shelter. and their abilities and resourcefulness to carry out their work. Oo �.. O Sincerely, %� 1% Kritty Kill. a 5 i To VIRM IT May COMC3M, let'ehls letter trkr ,ledge that Rey end Linds Raybouro beve been running a -shelter housi for transients and t.Lt they have selected indislduabto se numerous times for job plats-. sent. Thou are many transients who prof•, waking to public asalatanae, the biggest problem for Job Service is to vac!, them •hen Jobs are aeLlable. They can not be nach•dif troy has• . place to stay. ons Of the unique things about myboutn'• roue is Lw.at they su not alminq at any specialty group• (i.e. et -offended, alrobilu, the handieappd, ecc.l end there are individuals who need housing an a teororary basis who or. not eliaibl• for existing half -way or shelter reuses. Sincerely. Counselor Job/lassos Jualnax }1 IdICROF ILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I I [aa.,v . 0. SERVICEIowa Oepartm r of Job Service Of IOWA Ph.. 151_1035 octobar 9, 1978 To VIRM IT May COMC3M, let'ehls letter trkr ,ledge that Rey end Linds Raybouro beve been running a -shelter housi for transients and t.Lt they have selected indislduabto se numerous times for job plats-. sent. Thou are many transients who prof•, waking to public asalatanae, the biggest problem for Job Service is to vac!, them •hen Jobs are aeLlable. They can not be nach•dif troy has• . place to stay. ons Of the unique things about myboutn'• roue is Lw.at they su not alminq at any specialty group• (i.e. et -offended, alrobilu, the handieappd, ecc.l end there are individuals who need housing an a teororary basis who or. not eliaibl• for existing half -way or shelter reuses. Sincerely. Counselor Job/lassos Jualnax }1 IdICROF ILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I I PA t r<UHLHLJ By JOkM 14ICROLAB Q-5 Glo N�-4u', VA. a -Pk'. Q's 52240 Citi- le. ti a jTo \J:.o.r k YA"\ �tv n'. (--.e lw �'Kn Gaut 1•C\: t Raw P4 uylw `�;,.¢ � + • :i ,.1ad red I?t... T,unt\., a `r1oQ- owl 1eaax�. )4t Tl4.n N,p "'�D.N OIa t...�e:" ,b y. , yam_ is a.a1.U�,{' 4e.., yrs u"4A �Ay \}�,u�."a_' a.. �Y"(.l ww`ua. M+ , n•.y :¢.,c MAJ ,6A y \a t. co, ce 4,;,vt Anv+..�`y) �atxt . 1 sn n, G \u x�.ew� n unn�i 1 00 'rhi.d.ici\ Co r•.p\ew,:a:td Ola .:�..`. , �..1 (a. ;4 . 1 TTO,.c to+.l...\uta e.t��(c.,.t 24hr.ae�y �e1ri1 � Trn ». .r.t.t.+nmoa F Ni" eiw,i. 1n,. 0'4. - . Vk4,a•, CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES IOMACITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER IIrY EMYw:gn,Svwa Bch"twr late o. uw: :rota a� one: atatTa October 9. 1979 Mr. Curtis R. Purington Chair, CCN City of Iowa City, Civic Center i Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Door Mr. Purington, I am writing in regard to a request made for funding by Linda Ray-- , bourn of the Christian Outreach and Action Team (LCAT) for a house q for a community emergency shelter. Then has long been a need in this community for a shelter of this type. The Crisis Center sees families and individuals who, for a' \ varlety of reasons, are in need of temporary shelter. :hese include spouse abuse victims, local residents In crisis, persons stranded' in Iowa City because of weather. illness, car repairs or lack of money, persona looking for permanent employment, and hospital pa- tiento and visitors. Currently, these people an .housed in motels or sent to other communities, using fund: designated far transients. Thin summer, the Crisis Center referred a number of persona to the Raybourn's. In addition to providing housing and rood, -he Raybeuma also provided referrals to other helping agent ies. -.heir experience with persons referred by the Center and other age. es ;oiated up their need for a mon adequate facility and also .or_acz-:en pro- ggrraaaa development. They are currently in the process of =tying to involve more people and more adequately define what servi:es they r would like to offer, as well as finding funding sources. both for a facility and for a program. , A program such as the one COAT is currently attempting to develop. would meet more ofthe long -tern needs of individuals =d'families than an currontly being met by existing services. or example, the Crisis Center can usually only provide one time (:re night, one food voucher) assistancebecause of the cost of housing people in motels.. The Crisis Center recognized the need for a c._an!ty emer- gency shelter and hopes that the Committee an Coz- s ity Needs will favorably consider the funding request made. by Linda Rayboum. i . Siinncceerely, Pat Meyer, Acting Aasistxnt :!rector '•moo? NCROFI LMEO BY DORMMICR+LAB `I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES QlyWU iLi4LU BY JORM 141CROLAB 51.9 Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Cd.. R.. ....... C...... 'ao.aee.rea� i sincerely, arst Stephenson, Supervisor Johnson County ?.ACAP r CEDAR RAPIDS ARU AMERICAN RED CROSS JOHNSON COUNTY CNAPRR r i October 1D, 1978 i To Hwa it may concemi - Occaaio:uny the .ied Cross is awed to help KMfood and lodging by people w am not desired o deal vit%, in particular tmesients. We haw food, clothing and s`elter for ratunl disaster vletiss (tornado, he" fire, s:wvatom, etc.). Linda Aaybeurn`3 hone has been adamtageoua for housing and Nrtial' food allot ant. law City Crisis Center has pmylde none food.and gasv0=7- to four eases w ha•ao received assisnnce fro.,.7ay0ourns.. They included one night for fanny of S and 1 adult rale owiaite and anothar rale for. 'six days lodging. Also transportation of a fin victim. Mary Vaughan Director - .. 7:•'? MICROFILMED BY°.5 JORM MICR+LAB ! CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES :i I•til.itU�ILMW BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND October 5, 1978 Iowa City Committee on Community Needs Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa l Members of the Committee: !! There is a need for an allocation of funds to be used for the (j acquisition of land for the extension of existing city streets to adjacent collector streets. One critical area is the extension of St. Anne's Drive east to Prairie Du Chien Road. This extension requires the acquisition of IO' two houses -- one of which is currently listed for sale. The Iowa City comprehensive plan shows an East4est street from { North Dubuque Street to Prairie Du Chien Road to Highway N1. The street is to be called Foster Road and will have a 661 right -of way. A sub -division adjoining St. Annus Drive.Foster Road (plat attached) is the first portion of this East-West Street to be developed. Further activity is planned in this section of town and the increased traffic will make an extension of St. Annus Drive -Foster Road imperative. / This extension would be needed community Development and a portion of your current funds should be allocated to this need. Si a ly -- I (J i /Zlfeir Bruce R. :on 834 No, Johnson St. U Iowa City Iowa I Attached: Plat of Conway's He -subdivision of Lot x/30 83 ��.. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB 4 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES IAiLtWHLMLD BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND { 1 i 1 I / I f f I { 1 vif ,141CROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LA6 ICEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES . 1-1 u WriLMLU by JURM MICROLAb CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE October 5, 1978 Iowa City Committee on Community Needs Civic Oenter Iowa City, I815a Members of the Committee: There is a section of the City of Iowa City lying East of Regina Nigh School and North of Rochesl,er Road that is now served by waters gas and electric lines. The area is close to shopping)'echoole and churches. The area has all the facilities needed for a fine residential community with one exception --- there.. are no sewers. An erlstiRg trunk newer is located 5000 feet to the west in Hickory Hill Park. 'This 'trunk sewer will have to be extended to the east to private property where development can take place. I am enclosing a 1970 letter from former City Manager Frank Smiley suggesting, that property owners and the City work together to find a solution to trunk sewer extensions. If thin community wants to reverse the trend of families building their homes outside the city limits then is is obligation of this community to assure a supply of 1 ots for that purpose. A developer can not do it alone. The City must cooperate to the extent of providing sewer facilities. I suggest to this committee that an allocation of funds be made for the extension of trunk sewer lines in Iowa City. Enclosure: City Manager letter 9 June 12, 1970 Si ly -- J /BRUCE R. OLASO W 834 No. Johnson Ster Iowa City, IRwa 85 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 4 { l 1-1 u WriLMLU by JURM MICROLAb CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE October 5, 1978 Iowa City Committee on Community Needs Civic Oenter Iowa City, I815a Members of the Committee: There is a section of the City of Iowa City lying East of Regina Nigh School and North of Rochesl,er Road that is now served by waters gas and electric lines. The area is close to shopping)'echoole and churches. The area has all the facilities needed for a fine residential community with one exception --- there.. are no sewers. An erlstiRg trunk newer is located 5000 feet to the west in Hickory Hill Park. 'This 'trunk sewer will have to be extended to the east to private property where development can take place. I am enclosing a 1970 letter from former City Manager Frank Smiley suggesting, that property owners and the City work together to find a solution to trunk sewer extensions. If thin community wants to reverse the trend of families building their homes outside the city limits then is is obligation of this community to assure a supply of 1 ots for that purpose. A developer can not do it alone. The City must cooperate to the extent of providing sewer facilities. I suggest to this committee that an allocation of funds be made for the extension of trunk sewer lines in Iowa City. Enclosure: City Manager letter 9 June 12, 1970 Si ly -- J /BRUCE R. OLASO W 834 No. Johnson Ster Iowa City, IRwa 85 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Pit LAW LLMLU SY JURM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS, AND DES CITY OF IOWA CITY,, office of the city manager June 12, 1970 Frank R. Smiley i Mr. Bruce Glasgow 834 North Johnson iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Bruce: i You recently requested the City Council to provide a sanitary i sewer line recent serve those properties generally located north of Rochester Avenue and somewhat in line with the northerly extension of First Avenue. Since that time you are aware of a number of dis- cussions that the Council has had and also you are aware of the revision to the subdivision ordinance which the Council is consider- ing which has a definite bearing on this question. At your request a week or so ago, I brought this matter to the Council's attention and suggested that you would appreciate some written reply to your request to the Council. I have been instructed by. the City Council to advise you that the provision of sanitary sewers in the above mentioned area will be considered in light of those amendment to the subdivision ordinancessment provisions proposed in the . r Consequently, since it seems impractical to set up a general asse i area for such a trunk sewer, and since the City is not in a financial for future payment by those desiring to position to provide sewers now use them, it then becomes the responsibility of the petitioner, property owner, and/or developer to make his own arrangements to provide sewers to that area. To whatever extent the Council can assist, such as contractual provisions to reimburse such a developer for costs which may be assessed to future connectors to the system, we would be glad to do so. The simple, but rather hard facts of the matter are, Bruce, that relatively speaking the City is in no better financial position than you and your associates to provide the necessary capital to maakekthe substantial investment in sewer services for this area. As y the City is now considering substantial borrowing programs for sanitary sewer services, but in those instances it involves basically maintenance i 80. MICROFILMED BY •� JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Q4 t,KUFILMLu BY JURM I•IICROLAB Mr. Bruce Glasgow Iowa City, Iowa CEDAR RAPIDS AND -2- and improvements in the existing system and not a trunk line or interceptor line extension of the present sanitary sewer system. It should also be stated here that we are certainly interested in assisting in any way that the City can in encouraging development c area., in the City, and if we can together work out any method of providing sewer service in the area which you propose, Bruce, we will certainly continue to work with you toward that end. Your usual cooperation and assistance is most appreciated. Very truly yours, v Frank R. Smiley City Manager j7 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 87 j7 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES IAiLlKUFILHEU BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND 3 i ^I, t o i 1 ( r41 I I I AA . F Y--�V MICROFILMED BY _ ,} JORM MICR+LAB fI CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 3 I.t,L <0r iLMLL) BY JURM 1.11CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES 'aP!NFE , !Qt•I COpIM TTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS PUBLIC HEARING OCTOBER A, 1978 -- 7:30 P.M. l CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CIIADB3ERS I PIIiMBEILS PRESENT: Clark, Hall, Amidon, Carter, Owens, Tadlock, Swisher, Purington, Baschnagcl MEMBERS ABSENT: Patrick, McCormick, Braverman, Pecina, Horton, Cilek STAFF PRESENT: Vann, Wilkinson, Keating, Leighton, Tinklenberg SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: 1. rder and explained that the purpose of the Purington called the meeting to o mecti.ng was to gather input from citizens of Iowa. City regarding the allocation of approximately $900,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds.',He also stated that this money has been targeted particularly at projects benefiting housing and community development of the area. A slide show was presented showing various projects that have received funding in past years, after which members of the committee were introduced. 2. ,Jim Harris, representing Old Brick Associates and Friends of Old Brick, requested funds for construction work needed for the removal of architectural barriers at y the Old brick Church, located at the corner of Market and Clinton Streets. Ile explained that the work needed to remove the barriers included: (1) lowering of the exterior entrance doors and vestibule serving the west 2wing instalthat a the entrance level coincides with the interior floor level; ( ) g Y� two stop hydraulic elevator to run from the first floor of the west wing to the 1111 second floor; and (3) remodelling the toilets in the building to accommodate persons in wheelchairs. The total cost of this construction is approximately i $54,000. Mr. Harris stated that any portion of this amount would be appreciated. 3. Jeff Schabilion, a resident of the Longfellow School area, requested funds for stop signs to be placed along Sheridan Street. He stated that this request had been presented at neighborhood meetings previously and that as yet nothing 1 has been done to relieve the speed and/or volume of the traffic on Sheridan. 4. 'Ilia Sando, representing the Johnson County Association of Retired Persons, stated that this group would like to present a proposal requesting funds but was not thoroughly familiar with the procedure and would like to talk with someone regarding these procedures. Purington stated that as Chairperson he would contact Ms. Sando and suggested that the group consider attending the afternoon meeting tomorrow (October 5, 1978, at 1:30 p.m.). j 5. Tom Lata, representing the River City IJousing Collective, stated that his group g toto ike for Octoberagena also wouldlike S. Mr.rLataswasundin assigneddtimeltolspeakoatetheded afternolon meeting. G. Donna Epley, Chairperson of the Iowa City Riverfront Commission, stated that the Riverfront Commission would like to request funding for City staff time for completion of the Zoning Ordinance and for the Bikeway Plan which is also included in the Zoning Ordinance. She further stated that a more concrete 89 1 I41CROFILMED BY DORM MIC R#LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ruuwr ILMLU BY JURM MICROLAB CCN Public Hearing October 4, 1978 Page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE City staff at on October 5. As further explanation, Ms. Epley stated Proposal in the terms of dollars and cents would be presented y the afternoon hearing ober 5 ally be spent in creating an Iowa. River that the staff time would specifically river Overlay Zone which would estalisnts for developmenth thawithinftheecorridor. corridor an detail specific req 7, Jan McRoberts, a downtown merchant, stated that he felt the small merchants in the downtown area were being discriminated against and that efforts should be made ow keep from placing obstacles in the way of those merchants who are funds. willing to take the gamble with private resenting the Resource Conservation Commission, requested rove the efficiency of energy usage in Iowa City. 8. Roger Tito be use rep Heat Loss $74,000 to be used to help improve tion this ear include: (1) Efficiency Projects recommended f. (2)PublicProject; (3) Energy Identification Project; Project; and (5) Energy Monitoring Grant Project; (4) pilot Solar Demonstration Project. 9. There being no further proposals,the meeting was adjourned. �lu.�iXc� J Sandra Wilkinson 90 141CRGFILIIED BY JORM MICR4LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i l i i I i i. i ruuwr ILMLU BY JURM MICROLAB CCN Public Hearing October 4, 1978 Page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE City staff at on October 5. As further explanation, Ms. Epley stated Proposal in the terms of dollars and cents would be presented y the afternoon hearing ober 5 ally be spent in creating an Iowa. River that the staff time would specifically river Overlay Zone which would estalisnts for developmenth thawithinftheecorridor. corridor an detail specific req 7, Jan McRoberts, a downtown merchant, stated that he felt the small merchants in the downtown area were being discriminated against and that efforts should be made ow keep from placing obstacles in the way of those merchants who are funds. willing to take the gamble with private resenting the Resource Conservation Commission, requested rove the efficiency of energy usage in Iowa City. 8. Roger Tito be use rep Heat Loss $74,000 to be used to help improve tion this ear include: (1) Efficiency Projects recommended f. (2)PublicProject; (3) Energy Identification Project; Project; and (5) Energy Monitoring Grant Project; (4) pilot Solar Demonstration Project. 9. There being no further proposals,the meeting was adjourned. �lu.�iXc� J Sandra Wilkinson 90 141CRGFILIIED BY JORM MICR4LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I,iiutWi iL;ILU by JURM 141CROLAB Committee on Community Needs Public Ilcaring October S, 1978 -- 1:30 P.M. Civic Centvr Council Chambers i CEDAR RAPIDS AND Members present: Amidon, Carter, Hall, McCormick, Owens, Patrick, Purington, Swisher, Tadlock Members absent: Baschnagel, Braverman, Cilek, Clark, Horton, Pecina Staff resent: Sheets, Conklin, Milkman, Schmeiser, Plastino, Kucharzak, Keating Citizens present: 23 SUMMARY 01: DISCUSSION: 1. The meeting was called to order with chairperson Purington presiding'. fie introduced the Committee members and explained that the purpose for this meeting was to obtain input from Iowa City citizens regarding the allocation of approximately $1,000,000 of CDBG funds. A slide show was presented by Milkman to show the various projects that were funded in the previous years. 2. Margery Wetherill, representing HACAP asked the Committee to allocate housing rehabilitation funds towards Iowa City as a'whole, instead of just specific areas. Emphasis should he on lower income families and the elderly. She expressed the main problem with the IIACAP Program is getting people sold on the idea of rehabilitating their houses. Wetherill suggested creating a chore service for the projectq which most contractors will'not touch, such as repairing a broken window. IIACAP has insulating material available, but no funding for labor. She recommended having one person to coordinate programs such as rehab, chore services and insulation. 3. Dick Plastino, director of Public Works, indicated concern for sufficient funds for the Ralston Creek Projects to be implemented during the next three years. Ile requested that the Committee keep a sizable contingency fund to allow for inflation and other cost increases. 4. Sue Sheets, director for Neighborhood Site Improvements asked for last years money to be rebudgeted to the projects. Approximately $188,000 should be 'rebudgeted. Details of the request are included. S. Mike Kucharzak, director of Housing and Inspection Services, requested funding for creating a new system of record keeping to be installed on microfilm and to be computerized. lie also requested funding for a contin- uing minimum (lousing Code Enforcement Program. Total request was for $10;,()00. Details of the program are included. 6. Kristy Kissel, representing the Spouse Abuse Program, requested $60,000 to obtain a shelter for abused women and children. Purington asked how security would he provided and Kissel replied that an alarm system would have to be installed for protection. Money for staffing needs would come' 91 MICROFILMED BY'I JORM MICR#LAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I I i i III I i CEDAR RAPIDS AND Members present: Amidon, Carter, Hall, McCormick, Owens, Patrick, Purington, Swisher, Tadlock Members absent: Baschnagel, Braverman, Cilek, Clark, Horton, Pecina Staff resent: Sheets, Conklin, Milkman, Schmeiser, Plastino, Kucharzak, Keating Citizens present: 23 SUMMARY 01: DISCUSSION: 1. The meeting was called to order with chairperson Purington presiding'. fie introduced the Committee members and explained that the purpose for this meeting was to obtain input from Iowa City citizens regarding the allocation of approximately $1,000,000 of CDBG funds. A slide show was presented by Milkman to show the various projects that were funded in the previous years. 2. Margery Wetherill, representing HACAP asked the Committee to allocate housing rehabilitation funds towards Iowa City as a'whole, instead of just specific areas. Emphasis should he on lower income families and the elderly. She expressed the main problem with the IIACAP Program is getting people sold on the idea of rehabilitating their houses. Wetherill suggested creating a chore service for the projectq which most contractors will'not touch, such as repairing a broken window. IIACAP has insulating material available, but no funding for labor. She recommended having one person to coordinate programs such as rehab, chore services and insulation. 3. Dick Plastino, director of Public Works, indicated concern for sufficient funds for the Ralston Creek Projects to be implemented during the next three years. Ile requested that the Committee keep a sizable contingency fund to allow for inflation and other cost increases. 4. Sue Sheets, director for Neighborhood Site Improvements asked for last years money to be rebudgeted to the projects. Approximately $188,000 should be 'rebudgeted. Details of the request are included. S. Mike Kucharzak, director of Housing and Inspection Services, requested funding for creating a new system of record keeping to be installed on microfilm and to be computerized. lie also requested funding for a contin- uing minimum (lousing Code Enforcement Program. Total request was for $10;,()00. Details of the program are included. 6. Kristy Kissel, representing the Spouse Abuse Program, requested $60,000 to obtain a shelter for abused women and children. Purington asked how security would he provided and Kissel replied that an alarm system would have to be installed for protection. Money for staffing needs would come' 91 MICROFILMED BY'I JORM MICR#LAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES hl��,t�Ur iLrlcu by JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES CCN Public hearing October 5, 1978 Page 2 from commitments from churches, grants and fund raising events. Details of the program are included in this document. 7. Doris Bridgeman, representing Council on Aging, requested funding to operate a Chore Service Program for the elderly. Chore services would be services that address the basic needs of the elderly, including minor house repairs. The Council on Aging has limited funds to create such a service. To run an effective Chore Service, Bridgman feels approximately $55,000 would be needed including the coordinator with a salary of $15,000. Retails of the program are included in this document. B. Bette Meisel stated that funds for hidden deficits are appearing and could raise the estimated costs of the Senior Center. She requested consideration of this -problem in allocating funds for contingencies. ^' 9. Tom Lata and Don Dumack, representing River City Housing Cooperative, requested funding to purchase a house for cooperative rental use. The Coop is a non-profit organization which provides high quality rental housing at low cost through a cooperative. They requested $30,000 as a grant or a loan. 10. Bruce Glasgow requested the allocation of funds to purchase land and two i houses so.Foster Road may be connected with Prairie du Chien Road. With these roads connected the area could be developed. The cost is approxi- mately $80,000. Ile also suggested allocating $80,000 for a trunk sewer system on the east side (or other area) to permit development of the land east of Regina High School and north of Rochester Avenue. 11. Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner for Planning and Program Development, requested funds be allocated for: 1. Budgeting for extensive review to complete the zoning ordinance. i 2. An annexation study. 3. Development of Subdivision regulations. 4. Development of Area Studies. S. Development of River Corridor Overlay Zone which will he made a part of the Zoning Ordinance. This was requested by the Riverfront Commission 6. Completion of the Bikeway Plan as a part of the Comprehensive Plan. The City Council is interested in pursuing several of these projects. 12. Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse requested funding for Community Education for rape and assualt. The funds allocated for FY 178 were not used due to confusion about the paper work involved. The Committee requested $2,800 for duplication costs, a film, and reinstatement of the i Safety Block Program. 13. Linda Rayburn, representing the Christian Outreach and Action Program in Iowa City requested funding to purchase a house in which transients could.stay. The home would provide food, shelter, and referrals and would be occupied mainly for one night. Rayburn suggested the Sedaven House might be suitable. The cost for this or another House might range 92 MICROFILMED BY •� 'I JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I' t•i1 itUilLilcU BY JURM I.IICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIUS AIIU � 1 2 l CCN Public Hearing s October 5, 1978 Page 3 I from $611,1100 to $911,111111. (July cost of tioJaven House was $99,1)00.) 14. 'there being no further proposals, the mooting was adjourned. i r t r4•.,n.• Julie Conklin 1 1 1 I 1 I 1 I 1 I,t I 1 4 I ! I i 93 1 MICROrILMED BY a± DORM MICR+LAB illl �. CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES hil U(UF ili•ILD BY JUM 141CROLAB Members of the City Council Civic Center 410 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear City Council Persons: CEDAR RAPIDS AND 0 IVD hl3V 1 3 1978 2230 Davis St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 10 November 1978 I have recently moved to Iowa City and in the months since my arrival have become concerned about the issue of an emergency shelter for battered women and their children. I have familiarized myself with the proposal for a shelter prepared by Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse and was truly shocked to learn that spouse abuse is such a.widespread problem in Iowa City; some Iowa City lawyers, for example, estimate that in 8 out of IO of their divorce cases violence is a.factor, and Hawkeye Legal Aid has come up with similar figures. To me, these statistics provide overwhelming evidence of the need for a temporary shelter where women and their children can be safe from further abuse and decide upon a course of action. You, as members of the City Council, have a heavy responsibilitv, and part of your task must be to guarantee all residents of Iowa Citv a safe place to ,live; if such a large portion of the population cannot live safely in their own homes then you must provide them with an alternative. Kristy Kissel, Director of Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse, summed it up well when she said, "As a community, we are either going to provide an alternative for women and children engulfed in this situation or we're not. And anythine short of providing victims with the option to leave gives our tacit acceptance of the nightmare of domestic violence." I understand that you will be voting on an allocation for the purchase of a shelter for victims of spouse abuse this coming tuesday night and I strongly urge you to vote in favor of it. Sincerely, Madeline C. Sutherland �O d E N0U 1 31978 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK 'C �FILMED BY .DORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Y I 1;11"UhILMED BY JORM MICROI.AB 1 November 7, 1978 Iowa City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 TO ALL MEMBERS: CEDAR RAPIDS ArID DE r�. V I am writing this to urge you to approve the recommendation made by the Committee on Community Needs regarding the appropriation from the HUD Community Block Grant for a•shelter for battered women. As a former 'battered wife' and as a current supporter of other women seeking_refuge_for themselves (and their children), I strongly endorse a nnnrnnriations of Dublic funds in this manner. CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB 1 {� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r 1 November 7, 1978 Iowa City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 TO ALL MEMBERS: CEDAR RAPIDS ArID DE r�. V I am writing this to urge you to approve the recommendation made by the Committee on Community Needs regarding the appropriation from the HUD Community Block Grant for a•shelter for battered women. As a former 'battered wife' and as a current supporter of other women seeking_refuge_for themselves (and their children), I strongly endorse a nnnrnnriations of Dublic funds in this manner. CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB 1 {� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I•IILRWALMEU BY JORM MICROLAB The University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52242 School of Journalism (319) 353.5414 City Council Iowa City Iowa Dear Council Members: CEDAR RAPIDS AND RECEIVED P10V 1 3 1978, November 10, 1978 I am writing in support of establishing an emergency shelter for battered women and their children. I urge the City Council to allott $60,000 from HUD's community development grant money toward estab- lishing such a shelter in Iowa City. The need for an 4&ergency shelter is great and urgent. As a teacher and friend of several women who have had to face fear and physical abuse in their homes, I have felt hapless and frustrated at the absence of a neutral and safe temporary place for these women and their children to go. The demands placed on the organization for victims of spouse abuse provide ample evidence that Iowa City is not exempt from this national problem. By helping to establish an Xmer- gency shelter, the city is providing an alternative for battered women that is relatively inexpensive, especially when weighed against the long-term costs brought about by continued fear of physical abuse, including juvenile delinquency, medical treatment, and alcoholism. Other cities the size of Iowa City have such shelters and have had success in funding them through a variety of sources. The money requested from HUD's community development grant would be enough to buy an adequate house and to modify it to make it safe as a shelter. Given the record in other, similar communities, there should be little difficulty in acquiring additional financial support for program and staff. I understand that sources for this money have already been explored by Kristy Kissel, Director of Aid and Alternatives for Vic- tims of Spouse Abuse. The need for a shelter is clearly established. The money necessary to establish the shelter is vvailable. I urge you, as you determine how best to serve the community, that you weigh this need carefully against other requests for this money, and that you seriously consider the tragedy that the existence of an emergency shelter ban prevent in our community. F8NOUo1319 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK Sincere, Karin B. 0}irn, Assistant Professor I 2091 MICROFILMED BY iul iDORMMICR+LAE i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES z The University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52242 School of Journalism (319) 353.5414 City Council Iowa City Iowa Dear Council Members: CEDAR RAPIDS AND RECEIVED P10V 1 3 1978, November 10, 1978 I am writing in support of establishing an emergency shelter for battered women and their children. I urge the City Council to allott $60,000 from HUD's community development grant money toward estab- lishing such a shelter in Iowa City. The need for an 4&ergency shelter is great and urgent. As a teacher and friend of several women who have had to face fear and physical abuse in their homes, I have felt hapless and frustrated at the absence of a neutral and safe temporary place for these women and their children to go. The demands placed on the organization for victims of spouse abuse provide ample evidence that Iowa City is not exempt from this national problem. By helping to establish an Xmer- gency shelter, the city is providing an alternative for battered women that is relatively inexpensive, especially when weighed against the long-term costs brought about by continued fear of physical abuse, including juvenile delinquency, medical treatment, and alcoholism. Other cities the size of Iowa City have such shelters and have had success in funding them through a variety of sources. The money requested from HUD's community development grant would be enough to buy an adequate house and to modify it to make it safe as a shelter. Given the record in other, similar communities, there should be little difficulty in acquiring additional financial support for program and staff. I understand that sources for this money have already been explored by Kristy Kissel, Director of Aid and Alternatives for Vic- tims of Spouse Abuse. The need for a shelter is clearly established. The money necessary to establish the shelter is vvailable. I urge you, as you determine how best to serve the community, that you weigh this need carefully against other requests for this money, and that you seriously consider the tragedy that the existence of an emergency shelter ban prevent in our community. F8NOUo1319 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK Sincere, Karin B. 0}irn, Assistant Professor I 2091 MICROFILMED BY iul iDORMMICR+LAE i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ht LR0H LI4LO by JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ST, WEHCFSLAUS CHURCH 618 E. Davenport Iowa City, Iowa 52240 October 31, 1978 ri hr1;�r_^ li�'I Robert Vevera 1 Mayor of Iowa City Civic Center 2240 Iowa City, 5 Dear Sirt attention that funds are available i It has been brought to public facilities in the near north ' i at this time to including some pu area ncluding the area of St. Wenceslaus Church at side of the city Dodge and Davenport: May I urge serious consideration for paving the alley between jossa and Dodge Street. Because of its location i North Market.S4busy one-way streets it is a very between the park and the very frequently used passageway and thus not only for the use of the residents in the immediate vicinity. The effort to. handle this thoroughfare by gravel does not t holes inconvenience to push the gravel aside. etc. ' work, due to po - parishioners of the parish It constitutes an; inconvenience to of St. Wenceslaus but it is also a hazard for unexpecting drivers using this way from the park area to Dodge Street. Thank you for any relief that can be given to this matter. Sincerely Yours, 1 1978 c:? Rev. Msgr. Cletus p. Madsen, E. V. T8 L E 0 140q 1 1978 ABBIES ORI< L -FUS (gy NICROFILMED BY I DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Zo91 y 1, igg i I ht LR0H LI4LO by JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ST, WEHCFSLAUS CHURCH 618 E. Davenport Iowa City, Iowa 52240 October 31, 1978 ri hr1;�r_^ li�'I Robert Vevera 1 Mayor of Iowa City Civic Center 2240 Iowa City, 5 Dear Sirt attention that funds are available i It has been brought to public facilities in the near north ' i at this time to including some pu area ncluding the area of St. Wenceslaus Church at side of the city Dodge and Davenport: May I urge serious consideration for paving the alley between jossa and Dodge Street. Because of its location i North Market.S4busy one-way streets it is a very between the park and the very frequently used passageway and thus not only for the use of the residents in the immediate vicinity. The effort to. handle this thoroughfare by gravel does not t holes inconvenience to push the gravel aside. etc. ' work, due to po - parishioners of the parish It constitutes an; inconvenience to of St. Wenceslaus but it is also a hazard for unexpecting drivers using this way from the park area to Dodge Street. Thank you for any relief that can be given to this matter. Sincerely Yours, 1 1978 c:? Rev. Msgr. Cletus p. Madsen, E. V. T8 L E 0 140q 1 1978 ABBIES ORI< L -FUS (gy NICROFILMED BY I DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Zo91 f-j4ui(UYIL&U BY JOR14 MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES We the undersigned would l(�) to go on record that we urge paving of the alley between North Market Square and Dodge St. which is now being used by our area as a yhoroughfare to the one way streets of Dodge and Governor St. Y i Name Address �r►�..�� ,s� ply a.�-�,,.>�,..,�.,�: �- � row 1 1978OT I D 12 %"�/O 7� `J ,}L ABB{F STOLFUS ho, / Ji aGG�Go �c57' y CITY CLERK y L/'�I �� ' G/ l� ��{/��/��ii. ✓ `ice G ��I ; v ✓%�c�vc — $ / / 2- 0 D ��CLG/�L�,C.c�c.v `t�"-f' �/I�/ tiI. Ctc✓t��„o,- J .�. r wvlW�- OU� E, �a ✓v, J)o• ?mac' 31cc i MICROFILMED BY '! JORM MICR+LAB I ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I4i�,kUh iLM�U BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES We the undersigned would 1r1 to go on record that we urge paving of the alley between North Market Square and Dodge St. which is now being usedby our area as a thoroughfare to the one way streets of Dodge and Governor Sts. Name Address Ow /9 J U / LLJ fl n L(o 1kj&t- �7id/ 4111 t-�E, `i--•--. MlcrsoruMEo BY JORM MICR+LA13 I �, CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES C-. hilu<W ILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND n !� Y &i7 f /_ J]I,,i v�iyt7 t L E n JdGv 1 1978 ABBIF - OR FUS CITY Ste• ..t �?"'+�"�'.. _ 7• MICROFILMED BY _ >� JORM MICR+LAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Qj,,AUr iLi'lLU BY JORM PIICROLAB j CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES We the undersigned would 1-�N to go on record that we urge paving of the alley between North Market Squar, :nd Dodge St. which is now beim, .sed by our area as a thoroughfare to the one way streets of Dodge and Governor St. Name Address D 141CROFIL14ED BY ,> ' DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Y NgLt DI ililLu BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AMD DES MOINES, 1041. : on tl:,t•AHI IHKCIT or ricdN"I'tJ1 etfluN T ^^'•I""" HIGHWAY DIVISION Application for use of �.� County r Highway Right of Way for ` Utilities Accommodation Permit No. E. E. Oyer (Name of Owner) Iowa City Iowa 52240 1909 Bristol Or. — (City) (mate) (zap code) 1 (Address) . - Iowa Department of Transportation Ames, Iowa 50010 Gentlemen': 15 210 — in sec. Approval Is hereby requested for the use of Primary Highway (Number) 79 N 6 6 W Johnson County "`r'• - (Direction) (Place, Tern, Etc.) 489 + 60 for the accommodation of as gravity sanitary sewer . at Highway Stallon(s) No.. , hire for the transmissionraw domestic senitar sews e •' i Ile installation shall consist of 12-inch diameter steel casing pie minimum well thickness 0.250 �I (U.ulld Oeaedpllon) _inches) augured and Decked into place and a 8-inch diameter vitrified clay(VCP) carrier pipe with the an_nulnr space between the casing and ith carrier filled wsand. The ends—; elate casing pipe will be sealed with concrete. and w111 be located as shown on the detailed plat attached hereto. AGREEMENTS: The utility company, corporation, applicant, permittee, or licensee, (hereinafter rdernd to as tYe P.ermlttes) I, i. agiecs that the following stipulations shall govern under this permit. Iii The location, construction and maintenance of the utility inetallannn covered by this apgdicauon shall be in accordance with the current to pand,em of Transpurat on Utility Arromotodattun policy. Thr m+tallauuu shall meet the requirements of Incal municipal, county, +tate, and federal law's, franchise rules, and regulations. legula- a.�nil du wares of the Iowa Slate cnunnerce Commission, Utilities Division. the Iowa SlateUrpanment or Heal!h, all odes and regulations .: t:n• low•.) Deparmrnt (If Tetmportation, and :up• other laws Or rrgulannns uppiirahlr. I'enunu•,• .hall be fully respwmsible ba any future ad Jdaunrnts of us facilities within the estahlf shod highway tight n( nay caused ' i to;:pw.ry ,,,n,unrw,n ,rt wtnr'n:mrr Iq,rrmm�s. -tion or least 4h hinits written notice o any. Proposed con4tra, tler ain .;I • ,ro either rannugtlot n wlg t acillo d light-of-way. ohway last Isof Tialorlation shall give thel likelytto, conflict with in,, installationf belong ng to the Per ottee, in larder th tet', I', sou b•r niay arange b, protect its la, dlUrs. fhe Siao• „I low., and the Iowa Depauarm of Trun.spurtatirh assnnir no responsibility fell damages in the Permluee's properly Occasioned .,ov ,Ou�um tion ,.r mumi.'nancr operlmons on said highway, The Pen illtev shall take all reasonable precaution during the construction and nuimenanea of said installation lu protect and edrguatd the .n•. and property of the traveling public and adjacent properly owners. .. 'I p,• 1'rnlnuee agrees bi give the Iowa Department of Transpentul o l (orty.elght hours' notice of its intention to start construction on the ....:aw•,) rigin•,d•way, Sand notice shall be made In writing to the F:nameer whose name Is shown below, fhe I'em,rtO•e agrees b, at +dl times give the Iowa Department If Tnosponaunn timely notice of intention to perform routine maintenance .,Ilan no uglu•oi•wu}. Said notice shall be to the Engincer w•hdse name Is shown below. Ill epair y with to the „• I it.and contractors, rbc inlill carry tin the •avroolanee with Part IllOfthe tic nrtentflOwa Ury.r ment' f Tnoap artation serious 4snu l <o Uniform safety of i'.mtro1 DvVwrs for Streeu add Highways. nn;hway Iovianm personnel may supervise flagging operations where considered nrressal• by the Engineer. The original placement [It rruo,val on miopi euun of the work .11.111 hr ercompl shed by the fYt'17r,'fm'CullhgoI''ll. Diviemnl• MICRorILMED BY '•I joRM MICR�LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I•o,iiUllii.Fiku by JUR11 MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES ' to. tlperavuns in the couuuuctiun and ectimteoance of said nuhty installation shall be carried ain in tach a manner as to cause minimum of interference to of distraction of traffic on sat;hway. , 11. The I'enmtlee shall be responsible for any d:unoge that may result m said highway because of the construction operation, er matntenanr.e of said utility, and shall reimburse the State of Iowa mr the Iowa Department of Transportation any expenditure that the State of Iowa or the Iowa Department of Transportation may have as make on said highwaybucause of said PerurtWu's utility having been constructed. operated, and maintained thereon. 12. The permittee shall indemnify and save harmless the State of Iowa, and the Iowa Department of Transportation from any and all causes of action, suite at law it in equity, or losses, damages, claims. or demands. and from any and all liability and expense of whatsoever nature fur. on account of or due ata the acts or ommissions of said limeliuee's officers, members• agents, representatives, contractors, employees or :assigns arising out n( or in connection with its (or their) use. or occupancy of the public highway under this permit. 1:1. Non-compliance with any of the terms of the Iowa Department of Translwrtuntin policy, permit, or agreement, may be considered cause for shot -down of utility construction uperatinns or withholding of relocation reimbursement until compliance Is assured, or revocationofthe permit. The cost of any work caused to be performed by the State in removal of noncomplying construction will be assessed against the Permittee. td. A copy of the approved permit shall be available on the )tib site at all times for examination by Deputment of Transportation officials It,. The following special requirements will apply to this Pernit APPLICANT: E. E. Oyer By Name of Owner S gesture Hallmork Homes, Inc. Tit e 1309 Dristol Or. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Date Address APPROVAL OF. CITY OR TOWN (if proposed line is within an incorporated town or city, the Council of said town or city must grant approval for installation.) 4 - - "The undersigned city or town Joins In the grants embodied in the above permit executed by the Iowa Department of Trans - porlallon on condition that all of the covenants and undertakings therein running to the Iowa Department of Transportation shall Insure to the benefit of the undersigned city or town. The permit is approved by the below delegated city or town official. By Signature Title ,.� APPROVAL BY THE STATE FOR POLE LINE AND BURIED INSTALLATIONS Date Resident Maintenance Engineer APPROVAL BY THE STATE FOR BRIDGE ATTACHMENTS Recommended_, _ �_ Date Realdeet Maintenance 6—tineel District Maintenance Engineer Date t Approved Date Assistant Maintenanco Engineer 1 Notice of Intention to start construction on the highway dghbobway shall be sent to: i Engineer Address Telephone Nonce of Intention to start maintenance on the highway right•of-wayshall be sent to: Engineer Address Telephone A cup leu of lhl.r iipplloullon will h_q_rrqulrtd fm all Instill nllens• .. . __.__...._... ...... 1 NICROf ILMED BY } JORM MICR+L AB 4, CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES