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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-10 Info PacketAnO of Iowa City ME RAWDVM DATE: January 30, 1987 T�' City Council FRCMA; City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule 5:00 - 7:00 p.M. Council Chambers 1 Specia Budgetlissuesmal Council meeting to discuss FY88 Wi Y 7:00 - 9.00 P.M.,Council Chambers _Mon :Do P7:15 ,M. M. Revi pew zoning matters h - Meet with Planning and Zoning Commission regarding 7:30 P.M. Industrial Park rezoning g Streb 7:40 p.m. - Disposal of a segment of Hollywood Boulevard right of way 8:00 P,M• - Coral Milldam Study t - Human Services funding 8:20 P,M. - Review and evaluate s recommendations Senior Center Vo lunteermCoordinatoronth followup) the position of 8:45 P,M. - Council agenda 8:55 P,M. - Executive agenda Council time, Council committee re - Collective bargaining Ports February 10 1987 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meetin 7uesda 9 - Council Chambers Executive Session - Six-month evaluation of City Manager Februar 16 1987 HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED Monda Februar 1 23 1987 7:00 - 8:30 p.M. Council Chambers Monda 7:00 p,M. - City Conference Board 7'15 P,M, - Review zoning matters Meeting -Separate agenda 7:35 P.M. - Amendments to HousingPosted 8:05 p.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Counciltation committeereports 8:20 P,M. - Consider an appointment to the Senior Center Commission PENDING Waste -to -Energy Study Leasing of Airport Land for Commercial Use Newspaper Vending Machines Stormwater Management Ordinance Review Mesquakie Park Development and Name Change Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission - March 10, 1987 a�9 ,V' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 28, 1987 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Transit The following represents a summary of the financial issues that were raised by the City Council. Trans=vy FY88 Rate of .48 = $511,793 Maximum Rate of .54 = 576,781 Additional Revenue $_64,988 Fare Bo- The proposed FY88 Budget identifies fare box revenue of $725,000. Ridership (1,760,000) Loss due to service charges $745,000 Fare increases - 70,000 ++ 50 000 The fare box revenue projection assumes that'transit ridership bottom during FY88 at 1,766,000 riders; however will reach declines continue, the system could face even further revenue shortfalls. State and Federal transit aids would also if current ridership the fact that the aid formula is weighted by ridership, will decline 13% from FY86 to FY81. p' b It reduced cestimatedothat ridership proposed FY88 Buddecline if get, would result in anisadditionai E100P000+d to the revenue shortfall for the proposed budget. Ride It is in the dfacecof 'declult if i0 mPossibli' to accurately ridershi p. The questionoftransit revenues P 9 witho these out,, iscircumstances, to determine. where will transit Pro ram To prepare a revenue significant State and Federal aid, and with the virtual elimination of alternative being increased property the City is faced with the only revenue P perty tax support. Of 9 2 A history of property tax support is as follows: Actual (240,000) Proposed General Levy - 320,000 ---- FY88 831+793 Transit Levy - 511,793 Annual ridership for last ten years. FY87 1/2 year 851,801 Property Tax FY86 1,924,024 Fed. Rev. Sharing FY82 95,617 FY84 2,285,275 455,950 FY83 275,753 FY82 2,303,681 383,492 FY84 425,534 General Transit Levy - Levy - 293,513 132,201 281,869 FY85 514,260 General Levy - 355,698 240,451 SincJanuary1983 yin 3of the from months the Transit Levy - 158,562 FY86 788,532 General Transit Levy Levy - 446,573 - 341,959 67,072 Current FY87 681+977 General Levy - 301,900 Parking Fund Combine North Dubuque/Manville Heights Transit Levy - 380,077 $430,500 Actual (240,000) Proposed General Levy - 320,000 ---- FY88 831+793 Transit Levy - 511,793 Annual ridership for last ten years. FY87 1/2 year 851,801 FY86 1,924,024 FY85 2,113,315 FY84 2,285,275 FY83 2,349,416 FY82 2,303,681 FY81 2,052,986 FY80 2,012,384 FY79 1,743,414 FY78 1,502,937 SincJanuary1983 yin 3of the from months the rented t hat in the rsame month in times ao decline ridershipg6f previous year. Service Reduction/Fare Increase Summary Hourly service all day Seventh Avenue route 45,000 Reduce Saturday night service 26,000 Combine North Dubuque/Manville Heights 55,000 Combine evening routes 59,000 Hourly midday service 243,000 Increase monthly pass from $16 to $18 40,000 Increase Saturday fare from 409 to 50t 10,000 aao �4 al 3 Hourly midday (University not in session) 42,000 Pay increase deferral for one year Transit employees 30,000 Current Budget FY87 The current budget has a projected ;150,000+/- shortfall. It will be necessary to implement service reductions/fare increases as soon as prac- tical, or plan on carrying over the deficit to FY88, thereby creating a further encumbrance on the FY88 Budget proposal. t en cin y anf ages SJA/sp 1 II I I I i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 27, 1987 To: Iowa City Area State Legislative Delegation From: Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager Re: Proposed Legislation I recognize it is early in the legislative session; however, there are two pro- posed bills which are of concern to me. The first bill, Senate File 20, would provide an alternative for a taxpayer in which they could sign an agreement with the county treasurer to pay their taxes in ten equal monthly payments beginning with the month of September and ending with the month of June. Current law pro- vides for installment payment of property taxes with the first payment being due September 1 (one-half of total taxes) and delinquent on October 1 and the second payment being due March 1 and delinquent on April 1. We currently receive, as a City government, the majority of property tax revenue during the months of Octo- ber, November, April and May. My concern is that if monthly payments were permit- ted, property tax revenue could come in at a much slower rate. When the City receives its first payment from property taxes in the fall, we have an improved General Fund balance for a period of a few months, and that fund balance is bene- ficial to us in that it permits us to earn interest income. A delay in the reve- nue would decrease the City's ability to earn interest income and thereby reduce our overall total revenues. The other bill, Senate File 24, delays the due date for the first installment (one-half of total property taxes) from September 1 to December 1 and likewise delays the delinquent date from October 1 to January 1. The bill does leave the second due date unchanged. This legislation could have a significant effect on the City's financial position and could require us to have some type of short-term borrowing to enable the City to finance its operations during the first six months of a fiscal year. The cost of short-term borrowing would also be an additional City expenditure. The City's reserve position in the General Fund is, in my judgment, too low. It would be difficult for the City to continue to operate as effectively as it has if property tax revenues are delayed for any period of time. I suspect if you would check with State government financial officials and would consider changing cer- tain due dates for State income taxes, sales taxes, etc., particularly if it's later in the year, they too would have similar concerns. Thank you for your continued interest. Stephen J.LAtkiKs Xity Manager cc: City Council Rosemary Vitosh Dale Helling SJA/sp r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 27, 1987 To: City Council From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of FinanceQ�-0-0" Re: Expanded Parking Meter Area Attached is he prosals made by Joe Fowler, Parking Superwvisor, regarding fthe aexpanded tion on tparking meter areas. His October 15,. 1986, memo explains his rationale in making this recommendation. It includes a map which indicates not only the areas proposed for additional meters, but also those areas which currently are metered in and around the Central Business District. I have also attached copies of the four expanded service levels which were prepared Joe Fowler. individuall area. These explain the proposal in more detail for each bj2/2 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 15, 1986 To: Rosemary Vitosh, Finance Director From: Joe Fowler, Parking Supervisor J Re: Expanding Parking Meter Area -I For the past six months I have been observing the parking in the fringe area of the CBD. There are many illegally parked vehicles in this area, blocking crosswalks, in front of fire hydrants and street storage. In addition to the safety hazard these vehicles represent, they are creating a problem for persons wishing to park in these areas throughout the day. As a member of the City of Iowa City parking ticket review panel, I have received many complaints from residents and service and delivery busi- nesses who cannot park close to their destination to unload heavy objects during the day. I have also received many complaints from visitors to the University of Iowa who feel Iowa City does not provide adequate parking for dormitory visitors. In addition to the above, Bloomington Street, on the north side of Mercy Hospital, serves the Mercy Emergency Room and two physicians' offices. At the present time the off-street parking provided by Mercy does not meet their Emergency Room needs and the Police Depart- ment is issuing tickets for parking in the traveled area and in the over- flow ambulance space. As a result of the current parking problems, I am recommending expanding the current metered area. In general terms, this would be two blocks further north, east and south. The streets affected would be Capitol, Clinton, Dubuque, Linn, College, Johnson, Washington, Iowa, Bloomington, Van Buren and ort. Allthe University of Iowaedorms and Mercyters Hospitalpwouldosbe tenth oursetooallow commuters to continue to use them if they choose. The dorm and Mercy areas would be two hours to promote turnover. The addition of these meters would provide orderly parking in these areas. With designated parking stalls, we could regulate crosswalks and fire hydrants. Enforced hourly parking rates would eliminate street storage. The attached map shows current meters in green, no parking areas in yellow, and proposed parking areas in red. This expansion would require the purchase of approximately 180 duplex parking meters at a cost of $43,000 and ;1,800 for meter posts plus labor and concrete. I would recommend a meter rate of 201 per hour, 101 less than our current outlying meters. If these meters were occupied 50% during the first year they should return $80,000 to the City of Iowa City which is more than sufficient to recover costs. There will be many objections to this proposal. Many commuters will see it only as a way for the City of Iowa City to generate revenue. This is not the purpose. It is to provide orderly parking in these areas, to promote parker turnover and provide open parking spaces during the day. Z zvz z The argument will be raised that we are installing meters in front of private residences. All areas concerned are currently zoned for business or multiple family dwellings as shown on the map. In most of these areas the homes have been converted to multiple -family and provide off-street parking. At the present time, visitors to these areas cannot find parking at mid-day. This should open spaces in front of these residences. From an administrative viewpoint, this extension would add additional coverage area to Parking Enforcement. These areas are currently being Patrolled for odd -even parking by Parking Enforcement, but the addition of k meters would require additional patrol. Meter collection would also be more time consuming, approximately two hours per week. It is felt that current staff could be stretched to provide these services although it should be noted that the current high level of enforcement in the outlying area of the CBO would be lower. If directed to pursue this expansion, I can provide further information on current occupancy, exact cost figures on meters and a timetable for in- stallation. bj5/3 . A 62 Am .N S J IVA A _di11unre u ON= j" �nN slim o= c mn =-v R P CITY OF IOWA CITY FY88 OPERATING BUDGET EXPANDED SERVICE LEVEL REQUEST Finance/Parking #4110 Parking Meters Mercy Hospital Area COST: $4,515.00 APPROVED FOR FUNDING: DESCRIPTION: Parking meters $4,125 Meter posts 200 Concrete 150 Equipment rental 50 Total ;11,3$; WHY SHOULD THIS EXPANDED SERVICE LEVEL BE FUNDED? Parking demands in the vicinity of Mercy Hospital have increased greatly in recentyears. The 400 and 500 blocks of Bloomington Street serve the Mercy emergency room, two physicians, offices and the Mercy cancer unit. Mercy has provided parking in this area but high usage has created overcrowded conditions and re- sulted in the Iowa City Police Department issuing tickets to users for blocking traveled lanes. Installing blocks, the blockrs in iofallorth Van Burerea will create shouldlbepmetered to and enc uragetturnover, In addition to these two These meters should have a two hour maximum time limit and a rate of 20t per hour. This rate is 10E lower than our current meter rate due to their location. They should return approximately $5,000 per year to the City. This would eliminate three block faces from street storage enforcement. This area is currently zoned CB -2 and CO -1. -1 CITY OF IOWA CITY FY88 OPERATING BUDGET EXPANDED SERVICE LEVEL REQUEST Finance/Parking #4110 Parking Meters East of CBD COST: $18,925.00 APPROVED FOR FUNDING: DESCRIPTION: Parking meters $17,125 Meter posts 850 Concrete 750 Equipment rental 200 $18,925 NHY SHOULD THIS EXPANDED SERVICE LEVEL BE FUNDED? Streets east of the CBD have become all day parking for commuters. This has created problems for people wishing to park in this area after 7:30 a.m. Service vehicles and residents have received tickets because they are forced to block sidewalks or park in no parking areas. This area, bounded by Iowa Avenue, Dodge, Burlington and Van Buren Streets, could be regulated by installing ten hour parking meters at 201 per hour. These meters would allow commuters to continue to use the area if they chose. It would also open parking spaces throughout the day for visitors and service vehicles and reduce illegal parking in the area. 15 block faces would be removed from the odd/even and street storage enforcement area. These meters should return approximately $20,000 to the City of Iowa City each year. This area is currently zoned CB -2, RM -44 and RM -12. Ni CITY OF IOWA CITY FY88 OPERATING BUDGET EXPANDED SERVICE LEVEL REQUEST Parking Systems/04110.0 Parking Meters South Edge of CBD I COST: $14,500.00 APPROVED FOR FUNDING: DESCRIPTION: Parking meters $13,250.00 Meter posts 600.00 Concrete 450.00 Equipment rental 200.00 $14,500.00 j IAV SHOULD THIS EXPANDED SERVICE LEVEL BE FUNDED? j Installation of parking meters in this area would complete the metering of the southern edge of the busi- ness district. The 400 block of South Capitol and the 500 block of South Clinton currently are metered on i one side only. The opposite block face should be metered to prevent the current abuse of street storage. �~ Metering the 500 block of South Capitol Street would provide spaces in the area of the Johnson County jail complex. The Iowa City School District and Post Office would be served by metering Prentiss and Dubuque Streets. Meters in the 400 and 500 block of South Linn and the 300 block of East Harrison would reduce illegal parking in this area. This area is currently zoned RM -145, CB -2, and P. These meters should return approximately $20,00 to the City each year. They would also eliminate 10 block faces from odd/even and street storage enforcement. I s CITY OF IOWA CITY FY88 OPERATING BUDGET EXPANDED SERVICE LEVEL REQUEST Parking Systems/+14110.0 Parking Meters University of Iowa East Side Dormitory Area COST: $5,650.00 APPROVED FOR FIAIDING: DESCRIPTION: Parking meters $5,000.00 300.00 Meter posts 250.00 Concrete Equipment rental 100.00 $5,650.00 WHV SHOULD THIS EXPANDED SERVICE LEVEL BE FUNDED? The City of Iowa City has received many requests to provide additional parking in the area of the Univer- Davenof portIowa eas sidCreation of htheseis ouspacesld ewillate 4provideevisitorsglegalespaces s on lclose otoltheidorms and should relieve the high level of illegal parking in this area. This area is currently zoned RM -44 and RM -45. make t at a Thse oesisteternt with other meters two hourthe s aimum tim They shouldiproducerappr ximatelate of 301 ye$10,000 annually in revenue.enem eet storage and odd/even enforcement. Installation of these meters would remove five block faces from str %r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 29, 1987 To: City Council all From: Rosemary Vitesh, Director of Finance a UF_ Re: Allocation of Hotel/Motel Tax in Proposed FY88 Budget Included in the information packet which was sent to you on January 23, 1987, were copies of the resolution which established the policy for use of funds derived from hotel/motel tax and a memo which had accompanied that resolution in the Council's agenda packet (memo dated February 17 1would be 984, from Dennis Showalter). That resolution stated that 25 percent cated for aparkland acquisitionnande15epercent woulcated for arks ad Rcration. Ten debeeallocatedrcnt wouldbforlthe constructing, improving, enlarging or equipping of parks and recreational facilities. The accompanying memo indicated that there was a strong pref- erence that 25 percent of the hotel/motel tax revenue be directed towards the construction of a new pool. The proposed budget recommends using hotel/motel tax revenues to fund operating costs of the new indoor pool. This is being done because none of the Recreation Facilities Reserve fund balance was designated to fund Pool construction costs or to retire the debt issued to fund the construc- tion costs. In addition, the use of the hotel/motel tax revenue for operation means that property taxes did not need to be increased to fund those pool operating costs in FY88. The FY88 budgeted expenditures for the new pool are funded from swimming fees, Iowa City School District rent and FY88 hotel/motel taxes. In order to maintain the existing balance in the Recreation Facility Reserve, only hotel/motelfundi gneededforatheepooleoperatio s inwas used for FY88 is $37,775. This Jis t18 aercent of the llocated to Parks annual x and Recreation, the prop sed budget showseusif 1for e new pool operations and puts the remaining 7% into the Parkland Acquisi- tion Reserve. This means that no hotel/motel tax revenues will be going into the Recreation Facility Reserve in FY88. The FY88 budget proposal intends that, at a minimum, the 15 percent of hotel/motel tax revenue be annually allocated to pool operations instead Of to the Recreation Facility Reserve. As an alternative, this allocation could be done only until all bonds issued for the swimming pool are re- tired (the year 2002). Keep in mind that the FY88 budget for the new pool is for a four month period only. In future years, we are projecting that an additional $42,000 in property tax money will be needed for a full Year's operation of the pool. 44.3 ffi60 2 The attached chart shows the financial Reserve and the Recreation Facilities status of the Parkland Acquisition budget. At the bottom of the chart es Resisvdetail on the 25 percent intended per the proposed FY88 budget. for Parks and Recreation as the allocation of per the FY88 proposed RV/sp Attachments a.�3 FY88 PROPOSED BUDGET ALLOCATION OF HOTEL -MOTEL TAX RESERVES AND NEW POOL OPERATIONS i FY88 RESERVES: PARK LAND ACQUISITION RESERVE Financial Status of Reserves Projected Balance 06-30-87 372,819 Use of Reserves (to be repaid): Operations Capital Outlay (25,000) Capital Improvements Projects (65,000) Net Balance 282,819 Hotel -Motel Tax Revenues for FY88: 15$ Rec. Facilities 10% Park Land 21,054 Less Funding Needed for New Pool (6,194) Net Revenues from Hotel -Motel Tax 14,860 Projected Balance 06-30-88 297,679 FY88 HOTEL -MOTEL TAX: Allocation for Parks & Recreation New Pool Operations 37,775 Park Land Acquisition 14,860 Total 52,635 RECREATION FACILTIES REEVE 84,553 (43,500) i (15,000) 26,053 -0- 26,053 P143, City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 30, 1987 To: City Council From: Karin Franklin, Senior Planne<W Re: Escrow Fund - Lyn -Den Heights Subdivision Part 1 In response to an inquiry from Mayor Ambrisco, the following information is forwarded to the City Council. In December of 1978, Lyn -Den Heights Subdivi- sion Part 1, a development in the county, was approved by the City Council. At that time, the City required the construction of stormwater management basins in County subdivisions prior to issuance of a building permit by the county. A subdivider generally agreed to construct the basin or escrow 110% of the costs of construction prior to developing any lots. In this case, the subdivider, John Oaks, agreed to three options: 1) To construct the neces- sary basin(s), 2) to escrow 110% of the cost of construction, or 3) to escrow 1/11th of 110% of the cost of constructing the basin for each lot he was to build on. Sometime between 1978 and now, Mr. Oaks escrowed $2,530 (110% of the cost of constructing a basin) and built one wet bottom detention basin. The basin did not follow the specifications of the approved plat and Mr. Oaks has never submitted documentation to the Engineering staff that the wet bottom basin satisfies the requirements of the City Code. Since compliance with the Stormwater Management Ordinance cannot be ascertained without data from Mr. Oaks, the Engineering Department has retained the escrowed funds. Mr. Oaks has recently inquired of Mayor Ambrisco whether he can regain the escrowed money. The current policy regarding the construction of stormwater management basins in county subdivisions differs from that applied to Mr. Oaks; the policy was changed after Lyn -Den Heights Part 1 was approved. Now the construction of detention basins can be deferred until a) the property is annexed, b) the lots are resubdivided, or c) 15 years from plat approval has transpired, at which time the City may evaluate the necessity of construction. In order for Mr. Oaks to regain the money he has escrowed, either 1) he must demonstrate compliance with the stormwater management ordinance or 2) the Council must agree to amend the Subdivider's Agreement to apply the current policy to Lyn -Den Heights Part 1 and release Mr. Oaks from his obligation to comply immediately with the stormwater management ordinance. tp4/5 cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager Frank Farmer, City Engineer Dick Boyle, Assistant City Attorney culdy -7 SUMMARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT - STAFF PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING January 7, 1987 Staff Members Present: Boren, Melling, Schmadeke, Vitosh Others Present: Loren Leach, Metcalf 8 Eddy SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: The committee discussed site acquisition and it was stated that land appraisals are expected to be complete by February 15. Attention was next turned to the informational brochure and it was suggested that the first eect.All lements hof the draft be a were reviewednt which eand frefined and ies and fitewas ins hdeter ined that the brochure should express that Federally -imposed deadlines force the i City to move forward with this project at this time. Brochure specifica- tions and quantities were discussed as well as a target date for availa- bility of brochure. The Committee next discussed the neighborhood meetings and set a tentative schedule of each Wednesday evening in Febru- ary beginning the last week of January or first week of February. Meeting agenda was discussed as well as audience and locations. Brochures will be distributed at meetings and area -specific concerns will be addressed. Meeting adjourned. 046ft SUMMARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT STAFF PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING January 19, 1987 Staff Members Present: Boren, Helling, Schmadeke, Vitosh Others Present: Loren Leach & Tim Blagsvedt, Metcalf & Eddy I SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: i The Committee iscussed the informational. brochure distribution and and theformat draft language. Text was refined further, use of graphics in the form of a map, bar S chart was discussed. It was determined that a i the brochure would be graph and ji at the next Committeeprepared and reviewed for finalization i next addressed hmeeting in two weeks. The committee ensued regard" Pic of neighborhood meetings. Discussion j and the extent of informationntolbe r targeted neighborhoods d Meeting dates and locations were presented at the meetings. that there will discussed following be four meetings to be heldatschools it was dinithe g neighborhoods: Mount Vernon, February St., February 11; Fair Meadows y 3% Friendship Dearborn/Rundell, February 25. Letters Will February 17 and mailed to residents in these neighborhoods drafted and Prior to meetings. The Committee at least one week discussion of the method of handlingturned its i methods sludge vs. trickling waste disposal to 4 filter and p - activated were evaluated. Leach indicatedlnthat the state costs Of these instrumentation presently dictates that the activated sludge method appears to be the most economical initially future regarding operating expenses and that construction costs are substantiall and in the indicated that the lessforthe activated ivated sludge operating that the activatedsludgemethod allows for gr He produce a higher flexibility and can be more readilygreater Leach stated quality effluent if future regulations adapted to best method that the activated sludge methodwould be and. Of treating sludge. City needs and is the the predominant method Meething adjourned. j aqo ; A A message delivered to the Iowa City City Council at informal budget hearings January 26, 1987 by Charles S. Drum, President Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council and staff. Thank you for this opportunity to speak to you on the issue of the proposed city budget and the public library. There should be no surprises here. The library board of trustees and the library director have worked hard to see that there would be no surprises. We knew many months ago --a year ago --that while we need more staff, there would probably not be funds in the city budget to give us that staff. In lengthy sessions, the board explored options so we would be prepared when the time came to take action. We made our decisions and so that you would not have any unwelcome surprises, we told you about them last August, both in individual meetings and in regular council session. And we let the public know what must happen. When the city manager came forward with his budget recommendations for the coming year, we were not surprised to learn that there was not money for even the minimum number of added staff we asked for. Iowa City is facing a very real budget crisis brought on in large measure by the budget problems of the state and the nation. We should not be surprised about any of this --we've read the predictions in the papers for years. The library badly needs the staff we have asked for and the board would welcome, but does not expect, surprises in the council's final budget decisions that would allow us to hire them. We could argue for them now, but you have been hearing for a very long time what the library needs and why it is needed. We see little use in pressing the argument at this point. Indeed, the city manager has observed that city departments would be better served if, instead of fighting over the bones of the budget, we work together to find solutions that will aid all of us. It is no accident that in every word the library board has written to explain its position on the city budget, we have emphasized that we understood that funds were limited. We tell our friends and patrons that the library has the support of city government, but that the city's budget problem is very real --there is no hidden money to be dug up for the library. We tell them we will be working with the council toward long-term solutions. So it should be no surprise to you to hear that the library board applauds the manager's call for unity in the face of a common problem. Of course we must work together in hard times. Of course the board of trustees wants to be part of a search for solutions that best serve the library's needs, serve the people of Iowa City. Of course unity is the most logical approach to these momentous problems. Unity also means that the library board and the city council, while they may not see eye -to -eye on specifies, need to have faith in each other's ability to get their respective jobs done, and not to make a practice of second-guessing hard decisions. At the fall meeting where we announced our decision to reduce hours temporarily, Mayor Ambrisco commended the library board on facing a problem, working toward a solution, and informing the council of its decision in a timely manner. All the council members were complimentary about the way in which the board had approached the problem with the council. We appreciate the council's support of our difficult decision. We believe that you understand that we don't like closing the library --even temporarily --but it is what we have to do to protect our exceptional library so that it continues to serve our community's needs and so that library services will still be intact when we are again able to resume full hours. We also appreciate your continued long-term support of the library. Because of its highly -educated citizenry, many of whom are employed in information -oriented industry, and most of whom use the library avidly, Iowa City has greater need for information services thar. most cities of 3 comparable size. Hance the library has received a higher level of support out of the city budget. j Now, of course, the problem is that the demand has exceeded the funds available out of the current tax levy. We are ready to work with the council and with the citizen's committee proposed by the manager to find solutions j that would allow the library and other primary city functions to give the i. city the services it needs. As we move into what could be a crucial time for Iowa City, we cannot lose sight of the fact that Iowa City is a special community because of the people who want to live here. We must avoid falling into the trap of cutting services and amenities to save money. As we reduce services, we make Iowa City less and less appealing as a place to live. As a result, property values will decline and with them, the tax base that rests on those property values. It is a spiral downward we cannot afford. Now, as the University is planning its laser center and area development commissions such as ICAD are working hard to attract businesses, now is the time to make our city the most attractive, the most liveable, the most progressive. It is time to invest in the extraordinary Iowa City we have before it turns into just an ordinary Iowa city. It is not a time to turn inward and thereby miss important opportunities. ,a.?4 Everything we hear from library supporters leads us to the conclusion that Iowa Cltians are willing to pay taxes to keep have been accustomed to having here. The Cit and P the excellent services they City are willing to make an investment can see a bri titer in it. g future for Iowa Of course, such an investment requires Planning and care and citizen involvement. The manager's suggested committee can provide these things. Such an investment requires that the city council commissions work hard together, respect one must Provide this cooperation and and its boards and teamwork. Other, support one another, we in yers YaaPoli can provide plenty of arguments why Such things will never happen Political environment of special interests. Let's surprise them. auo I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 6, 1987 f i: City Manager City council p FROM TO RE: Material in Information Packet Copy of letter from Mayor Ambrisco to Mayors of Coralville and University Heights regarding the Citizens Committee on City Revenues. Memorandum from the Department of Finance regarding hours of parking and transit ridership. Memorandum from the Senior Center Coordinator regarding presentation about volunteer Coordinator position. Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding Human Service i'. Agency funding. 1 Memorandum from the Planning Department regarding 1986 Rental Housing Survey. Invitation to the February meetng of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League. 1 Article: "Iowa City, Ames housing costs tower above other Iowa cities Invitation from the Artist Selection Committee to a celebration of "The River" and public art. Memo from Asst. City Atty. Boyle re application of historic preservation overlay zone to University property and Streb South Industrial Park. z. { al I CITY OF IOWA CITY CN/IC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000 January 30, 1987 The Honorable Michael Kattchee, Mayor City of Coralville P.O. Box 5127 Coralville, Iowa 52241 Dear Mike: The Iowa City City Council is about to establish a citizens' committee on City revenues. The purpose of the committee will be to review the City's current revenue program and prepare recommendations concerning that pro- gram and/or the possible pursuit of local option taxes. In that the State legislative procedures concerning referendums associated with a local option tax involve adjacent communities, I would like to offer you an opportunity to participate in the discussions that will occur. If you and/or your representative are interested, please let me know as soon as passible so that we may involve you in the upcoming organizational effort. If you have any further questions concerning this matter, please feel free to call me at my business, 354-2070, or at the Civic Center, 356-5010. If I am unavailable, please feel free to call City Manager Stephen Atkins. 1incerely yours, William J. m r sco Mayor SJA/sp cc: City Council City Manager City Clerk 6;07'/ &i 46 CITY OF IOWA CITY OVIC CENTER 410 E. WASWGTON ST. IOWA CffY. IOWA 52240 (319)356-500D January 30, 1987 The Honorable Emery E. Rhodes, Mayor City of University Heights 415 Koser Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Rhodes: f The Iowa City City Council is about to establish a citizens' committee on City revenues. The purpose of the committee will be to review the City's current revenue program and prepare recommendations concerning that pro- gram and/or the possible pursuit of local option taxes. In that the State legislative procedures concerning referendums associated with a local option tax involve adjacent communities, I would like to offer you an opportunity to participate in the discussions that will occur. If you and/or your representative are interested, please let me know as soon as possible so that we may involve you in the upcoming organizational effort. If you have any further questions concerning this matter, please feel free to call me at my business, 354-2070, or at the Civic Center, 356-5010. If I am unavailable, please feel free to call City Manager Stephen Atkins. Sincerely yours, 4liamMayor mb4 J. SJA/sp cc: City Council City Manager City Clerk 0? 0? 17 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 6, 1981 To: City Council Ni From: Terry Kimble, Senior Accountant _T< Re: Hours of Parking and Transit Ridership Attached are two schedules regarding Parking and Transit. The first schedule shows monthly revenues and riders for Transit. The second has monthly reve- nues and hours of parking. To analyze performance, I compare the activity (hours of parking or bus riders preceding year. ) for one month with the same month in the January "" was the month that Transit's ridership took its turn downward. Since then, 44 of the 49 months show lower ridership than the same month in the year before. The hours of parking turned downward in April 1985, 21 of the in months following that month have shown the same downward movement in parking. ng fiscalryear'isvariationsridership from season to season. there is a trend in each are Januaryy, February and March, while the busiest Ttime for ismonth ship and hoersand a December rfor hese trends are used in projecting total rider - to these projections. Year. Revenues are then estimated according bj5/8 ��y Y T RAN5IT R E V E II UE IA D6R S H I PI P 11I S TO RV TOTAL . JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE FYBO S 481 169 f 27.125 S 25 706 f 35 341 41 222 f 42 135 f 38.845 f 42 643 $ 50.346 S 45 284 S 55,260 f 40 627 36 635 25t 2,012,38 121,890 l� 156, 95 192,865 187,4 4 166,958 I-93 231,159 20 M 184,711 IJ 741 121,892 FY8 3561 ,615'686 36668 f fib 54'4805 ff 2690 181,722 18 ,843 f -[B2 8[f 54 888 5 19 2 67 06 S 198 869 S 188, IDB 49,890 S 3T38 198 6 FY82 1,165135:133 05,68 35,133 1 14 176,912 88,633 L 53,527 (5371 $ 60 543 155;)64 S 58 976 $ IB9 797 230,521 S 253,768 242,358 $ 223,35 58,936 S 315 01/401 '757,634 45'32z 145:210 S � ]0 082 65 7 ff 27�2� 82,873 213 945 1S 246,46 271.528 71,643 $ 52 344 ;25 S 1' 29 FY84 1787,715 44 Ol0 49.797 196,221 S 211,080 S 201 828 208,55]73 511 $ 1 J78,632 5,729 42,351 $ 230:185 08,540 152,528 $ 294 85,27 Jl,l 0 14 FY85 1711.377 42,238 L&M193 k 60,281 69'976 70'038 65 360 2702.247 BZ 0088 68,9492 67 a95 50'5100 141'371 of, 07/501 ,821,024 50,028 125,112 161,244 $ 198,329 $ 78 658 IB- 0 605 S 1-8 2 1� 181,544 S 199,591 S74.10 169,253 S 165,280 121 4 4,!00 S 46 107,027 343 FY87 ,772,8 0 48,782 41,321 X69,399 f 7 44 1666,02 f 6 1 5070 201 , 5A f 66 214 1552,020 • Rate increase 10/01/84. Ii u 1 4 0 Rate increase 02/01/86. al ii PAR K 1 11 6 R EVE II UE H U R S HISTORY (Hourly Parking: Meters and Ramps) TOTAL JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE FYBO ff 41t,75 f 45,180 E 3-- +� f-- 3 S jj 131.663 S 131,92 35 685 5 1 89 $ 51f 1 40�i 50 34 385 51 f 163.044 2 085 S 3— � f 13— 8 430 WO 13 FY81 997 f f� f 46 3595 207,889 17140 '89 12.708 6 51 856 6 2JB 89 f f 224,293 l 1637 25 257,013 209,272 1f 83,612 FY82 1864 f124715064 1351�60�5 12P:3i f 58 714 63.780 5 76 367 310,439 6 150 S 58.99 1 69 105 309851 2 66 f 37U603 f 256!211 26 268,753 264,073 FY83 86f 47 250,468 f 6fi •407 229639 485 20A.147 296 628 i3 3_IL014 11 638 111 813 f 44 044 $�40�1 2 761 20193 9,375 328.27 327 72,049 59 984 S 3— LO ,�G7 7 973 f 37 1921 2376a 7208 262 372.876 3 FY84 f169905% f 5 S�� 94 3639 3'5333 7 5,379 7 8 f 374 189 1_16f S{ f 405,621 $ 37— 1X97 72 ,76 365.190 370,�80�1 20 375,531 8477,,03.6631l299 o,7,i°' 65'4110,5771 914 1-7 b17 f131 9 121 769 39f 11 100.464 725 nc u�0 FY85- $112 0 4413822 f 392 896 9 4f3. 3e 355 J79 4 750 FY860 S11463655 105 � 14 f D S 5101.032 8 502f f 77115 �104 189 315.e � Z� L-513 989 06i�� f 109 -679 231 •14Uf 4,121 36� 492.353 5 FY87 ZBS <.707OT, 3 1834 0 f 84; 163'1194 02 382.7,916 32 f 700 041 128 287 � 2 B 298 • Rate increase 10/01/84. Ii u 1 4 0 Rate increase 02/01/86. al ii City of Iowa City MEMOFRANDUM - Frbj5/10 February 6, 1987 r City Council Bette Meisel, Senior Center Coordinator Senior Center Presentation e Council voted to fund a half-time Volunteer ior Center, you requested a six-month report n. Geri Hall Coordinator position at ouestionsenior CenterSenior eerter is Chair, and evaluation of this will make the presentation. and I will be available to azf al SUSAN ROGUSKY - Volunteer Specialist July 1986 - December 1986 Current_ A=,,iess 'une: 1) Met with volunteer directors Of H and Lori' and Bette. os /Guide and 2) Attended Council of Elders meeting, Eldercraft programs Jul'' 1 ; ) Welkof Eld: read over material for Hosts/Guides 2) Took over ersponsbra-ry and general Senior Center material. Coun- cil Observed Hosts/Guidesinterview for Council ra Elders meeting, 3) Conducted inand training. Hosts/GuidesHosts/Guides interview and training 4) Attended Council of Elders committee g f0f two new 5) Assisted ssist dand Publicity licibootyset upittee Of Councijetjngl 6) Familiarized myself with of Elders with fair prepa- services, Word Processing, Printing 7) Started compiling flye-year and other City 8) Prepared questionnaire for Hvolunteer list. 9) Worked up articles for POST, group meeting. August: 1) Held Hosts/Guides group meeting r , 2) Met with Council of Elders comm recipes for ittee meetings for fifth anniversary party,, 3) Solicited CS times) to prepare Sept Oct,: q) Completed five anniversary cookbook. 5) Met with Volunteer"Coordinatorlist 6) Met with Volunteer dina of Hosts/Guides group, 7) Spent day in Eldercraft Shofor of Eldercraft Shop, B) Wrote articles for POST. P being trained, 1) Continued work on cookbook, 4i' 2) Edited 45+ recipes with committee and Miriam Canter, 3 Laid out and pasted up cookbook - two days work. Met with committees Met Volunteer certificates pr plans for fifth anniversary, b) Invitations to five P"anted c) Had corsages made year volunteers d) Finalized plans for dessert reception e) Appeared on Dotty Ray Show. 5) Set volunup teerssplay at Library to publicize Senior Center 6) Attended Volunteer Coordinator meeting, and recruit 9�7) Recruited and trained two volunteers, 8 Made personal phone calls to ten Fifth year celebration) Potential volunteers, 10) Wrote articles for POST. I) Oeveloped advertising schedule for Eldercraft, 2) Recruited one volunteer to do publicity for Eldercraft more. of 3) Met with Council Elders committees to plan need q•5 future projects, 644! -1 4) Volunteer Coordinator t7On to appear in monthly meeting, Week. the Press -Citizen Prepared volunteer S) Spent one full de during National ,descrier 6) Devel°ped volunteerprecr�{tmentVfloWteer r Volunteer 7) Met with Volunteer ecruitment, 8) Recruited Coordinator ^f sheet, Street and trained full_ Hosts/Guides and entrance, time Hosts/Guide Eldercraft, 9) Worked out training details to work I7 sessions Washington 10) Partoftraining ups of 10/Pero sesssion)Guidedevel°s t ining in November 11) Rewroteed daily log book for Hosts/Guides, ped two tests as 13) Wrote Volunteer Interview Guide articles for POST, (expanded), ) Was instrumental i^ est in the Advertiser. s ablishin a9 senior page and N0V•:article of inter - Nov. Conducted REFRESHER g� �) Attended four urs each, t trainedNING for 39hosts/guides/Guides. Seven sessions S ) Assist worksho practicum 4 ed �n preparation for instruction, 6) Grote artiped cle Bring -a- fend to Worknte5entpmemoiation Dinner, Wrote Met with Cathy Wallacee a^d Center f Ices to discuss submittia Jim °r the Advertiser, �) Trained Goldman from Lutheran three new Hosts/Guide9rant for a Peer Social t 8) Recruited one new volunteer for Serv_ 9 9) Spent 2-3 Counseling Program. r 10) Supervised the Eldercraft Shop, da calling Potential a student volunteer V°lunteers, b Had feature article in advertisin Had feature article �� the Gazette 9 for Eldercraft Shop. f 11) USUAL BUSINESS ms at U a Counci Elders °f I and downtown pep ) of ( 1 Council meetings J meeting b) Started working on Speaker's Bureau 12) Drafted) Planning for tree trimnin smoking ban questionnaire,g Party and dance l Dec,; 1) Oriented new council of Elders member, r 2 Recruited three sessions new Heat/Guide volunteers and 3) Recruited one new hours each) 4) Planned Eldercraft Shoptrained (two training new Logue January travelogue and volunteer, J 61 Planned Host/Guide Potluck for recruited volunteer 9 6) Planned Volunteer January, to do trave- 7) Tree tri In Party rand Bag Luncheon for Jon. 8) Wrote article for Post, dance, 9) Both Host/Guide �n9 on r Coordinators r estructuring position, esigned due by these two to illness. Began work. volunteers r Volunteers untilrestructuring to take k. ecruited and restructurj� the duties performed i 101 Spent three days caili^ trained, 9 completed 9 potential volunteers and new I I I1) USUAL BUSINESS A. Cou� of Elders a) Worked with Volunteer Committee to have new Birthday Greeting printed. b) Worked with Publicity Outreach Committee to continue plans for Speaker's Bureau. C) Completed work with Party. Program Committee for Tree Trimming -3 committee meetings -1 Council meeting Hosts/Guides 1. Develop training time - line. Mar: Emergency training, May: Have volunteer programs host training for service providers. July: Service providers. 2. Increase volunteers by 10%. 3. As Hosts/Guides program gets larger, restructure group: - 2 Host/Guide coordinators 5 division leaders 1-O.L. to 10 H/G The O.L. would be responsible for on-going training and evaluation of their division. Purpose: Create more responsible volunteer positions within the H/G program and provide more individual contact with volunteers. 4. Have quarterly potlucks with Hosts/Guides group to encourage group cohe- siveness (if group is interested). 5. Bring a friend to work month - December. 6. Restructure Host -Coordinator position. This position, up until the end of December 1985, had been performed primarily by one volunteer (M. Slaymaker) since the Senior Center opened. Approximately one year ago L. Ledman agreed to become co -coordinator. Both resigned the end of December for health reasons. V744? -I Future Planning Council of Elders Program Com. Publicity/Outreach Com. Volunteer Com. 1. Tree -trimming Party 1. Create Speakers Bureau 1. Continue Birthday Greetings 2. Travel Logs 2. Target 1 place/month to 2. Expand to send z speak to Get -well wishes 3. Regular dances/ 3. Update Slide Presentation 3. Help organize parties to collect Vol. Bureau for worthy cause 4. Older American's 4. Extend -a -Nand Program 4. Election i i Fair (in-house outreach) 5. Write monthly column in POST on Council of j Elders news? Bring a friend to work - December Hosts/Guides 1. Develop training time - line. Mar: Emergency training, May: Have volunteer programs host training for service providers. July: Service providers. 2. Increase volunteers by 10%. 3. As Hosts/Guides program gets larger, restructure group: - 2 Host/Guide coordinators 5 division leaders 1-O.L. to 10 H/G The O.L. would be responsible for on-going training and evaluation of their division. Purpose: Create more responsible volunteer positions within the H/G program and provide more individual contact with volunteers. 4. Have quarterly potlucks with Hosts/Guides group to encourage group cohe- siveness (if group is interested). 5. Bring a friend to work month - December. 6. Restructure Host -Coordinator position. This position, up until the end of December 1985, had been performed primarily by one volunteer (M. Slaymaker) since the Senior Center opened. Approximately one year ago L. Ledman agreed to become co -coordinator. Both resigned the end of December for health reasons. V744? -I 2 oth en tasks required of working this position en -O I4 haveurs each currentl month to accomplish the while in the process of restructuring the Y taken over these tasks to continue. g prooram and a .... Library *1. Recruit panel of 4 -6 -volunteers to do ongoing programming for library a) real -a -loud b) Book review group and column in POS T. C) "Remembering" multi -media kits. d) Creative story -tellers. Diff ground, erent ethnic people sharing their back - 2, Bring a friend to work. sc I plan to recruit between 6-8 volunteers to form a committee - teering assuming 1-2 jobs � as needed each volun- . Requires at l ment, east one year commit- Eldercra�op 1. Activate Publicity/Outreach Panel and develop resource Publicity/Outreach volunteers. I have book marketing/advertising background to student intern �twith help deVepoossible 1 P the resource book. 2. Increase Volunteers b y 10%. b' 3. Increase Consignors b y 10%. 4. Volunteer refresher training - February or March. Y 5. Plan and prepare for special displays. a) Volunteers Day - Sycamore Mall b) Riverfest? t, c) Sidewalk Sale - Aug, d) p Fall Craft Sale at StN c, `on„ e) Other - Johnson County Fail F= in Cedar Rapids. h 6. Bring a friend to work - December. 7. Develop series of workshops for Consignors (if there is increase their skills enough interest) to and encourage their arti what is in demand in today's to keep in f market. teers to design and Present workshops. Wi11 invstry step with olve recruiting 1-2 volun- 8• Recruit volunteer with art/marketing skills to design and carry series of marketing workshops for out a in developing their marketing skills, Eidercraft Shop clerks who are interested 10. Coordinate a panel of volunteers who take over responsibility shop displays. for ongoing Library *1. Recruit panel of 4 -6 -volunteers to do ongoing programming for library a) real -a -loud b) Book review group and column in POS T. C) "Remembering" multi -media kits. d) Creative story -tellers. Diff ground, erent ethnic people sharing their back - 2, Bring a friend to work. sc 3 General 1. Monthly brownbag luncheon for volunteers on topics of interest. 2. Set aside one day a week for volunteer recruitment. 3. Set aside two days a month for volunteer training. 4. Oevelop volunteer booklet. V July August September October November December January February March April May Jure PROGRAM 1996 1911n mar, lama loec Council of Elders 5 Year Anniversary 5 Year Anniversary1986-87 Plan Year Time Line Bring a Friend to Recruit Be91n plan Older Publicity/Outreach County Budget Y Work S.B. vol. for Older -) j Amerricans Cookbook Cookbook Program Fair Content Content Recruit Plan Speake Update sli rt. Fal Party CertificateV Travel -Log Bureau Presentatio st engage Volunteer ol. Invit. Flowers Vol. Tree -Trim Travel -Log ment Budget B'day Greet 1986-87 B'day Greet Party GetWell ravel -Logs Travel -Logs Travel -Logs TravLogs Travel -Lo Budget 1986-87 Budget Train Trave Log person egin Rec. GetWellPlan or CoE ) election Developed Vol. Train. Bring a friend to Dessert Emergency II/G frning Service Ilost/Tour Guides Daily Log all month potluck Training to Service Providers Book M -F in CAMs turas Providers Training / groups o10 Party Dessert Library Bring a Planning Recruit Train friend to for Program Circulation work Panel program panel Panel Panm Program Eldercraft Shop Recruit fo esource BookValentine's Vol. Ref, Sidewalk Publicity Bring a Day Training Screening Panel 9 Panel Friend to Sycamore RecRecruit Publicity Panel Sale Work Mall uit, Vol 1st WrkShp Christmas Plan for work Party onsignor's rkshp -Plar Recruit for Merchan vols. for Ist WrkShp dising WrkS 3 MerchWrkSb Browntlag Brown Bag Drown Bag rout Bag pun Bag Brown Bag Brown Bag General Lunch Lunch - ESA Lunch- Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Final Copy ADP Printed )raft of ol. book t W.P. Final Printed Copy Johnson county council of Governments 410 E. V64shir-gC)nS[ bwn City, bVV0 52240 i r / / fate: February 4, 1987 To: Iowa City City Council From: Marge Penney, Human Services Coordinator Re: Iowa City/Johnson County Representatives' Committee Recommenda- tions for FY88 Human Service Agency Funding On Friday, January 30, 1987, the following City and County representatives met in an open meeting: Kate Dickson and John McDonald for the Iowa City Council, and Chairperson Betty Ockenfels and Dick Myers for the Board of Supervisors, Mary Anne Volm, Executive Director of United Way, and Marge Penney, Human Services Coordinator, also participated. In addition to discussing specific agency funding levels for FY88, the committee dealt at length with the possibility of a joint human services facility and the impact of such a facility on agency cooperation, and combination. The group agreed to meet again and further explore these possibilities when both the City and County have completed their budget process. You will find attached for Council's consideration, the recommendations of this committee for the City's funding of human service agencies in FY88, as well as highlights of the agencies' FY88 budgets and funding presenta- tions, Also attached are charts of the history of Human Service Agency funding for City, County and United Way; Agency Directors' Salary Recom- mendations and Benefit Points; and the United Way Planning Division's final agency rankings. These provide an overview only, and will be most helpful if used in conjunction with the your FY88 funding request books. Items attached for your consideration include the following: PAGE FY88 Funding Recommendations: 1. Agencies which are currently funded by both City and County.,,,,,, I I1. Agencies which are requesting new funding from both the City and the County..........., City of Iowa City Funding for FY86 and FY87, Agency Requests for FY88, and funding recommendations for FY88......, Johnson County Funding for FY86 and FY87, Agency Requests for FY88, " 13 and funding recommendations for FY88............ United Way Funding for UW-FY86 and UW-FY87, and Agency Requests for UW-FY88........ ............................ United Way Designated Giving for UW-FY85, UW-FY86, and UW-FY87 ........... 15 16 A Comparison of Current Local Support.,,,,,,,, Recommended Salary Structure Chart....,,,,.18 ........................... Benefit Point Chart .............................. .........19 .............. United Way Planning Division's Agency Rankings ..........................20 In making recommendations for Iowa City's FY88 human service agency fund- ing, the basic goal has been to provide the agencies with the funds neces- sary to maintain current programming levels. At a time when virtually all of our agencies are experiencing significant increases in requests for service, most agencies were able to submit budgets with no increased funding requested. This was not an easy task for those agencies. Three agencies submitted requests for additional funding, and the Committee discussed those agencies in detail: Elderl Services Agency - The request from ESA is in response to a short- fiaTT—ln�unn gto maintain existing services. ESA is currently receiving operatiies funding, andnding $19,600o�inlowa citComnunityin two was: $2871 in Development Bio k,6Grant fundingAfor cthe Shared Housing Program. The total is $48,271. Because the $19,600 in CDBG funding is not available for FY88, ESA must locate new funds simply to maintain the Shared Housing Program. The Shared Housing Program is beginning its third year. The program offers an alternative living arrangement to elderly homeowners in Johnson County, Tenants provide rental income and/or services (8,528 hours in 1986). The average age of Shared Housing homeowners is 79 years, and 48% have a major functional impairment. The program is serving the frail elderly population, the very group Elderly Services Agency works to keep out of nursing homes. Twenty-one leases were signed in 1986, and ten were carried over from 1985. The agency is requesting funds for the Shared Housing Program from Iowa City, Johnson County, Coralville, and United under and has applied rconside atseveral ion. Shouldthatgrgrants. antgrant be funde,the asupplementary fund- ing request would be eliminated or reduced as grant funds permit. ESA will know the outcome of the grant process before contracts are signed, and the funding figure would be adjusted. Because of the quality of services provided by ESA and because of the vulnerability of the frail elderly population it services, the Committee recommends that Council fund the Elderly Services Agency at $34,671: $28,671 current Aid -to -Agencies funding + $6,000 supplementary request. MECCA - The request from MECCA for supplementary funding arises from the agency's need to increase the working hours of its Medical Director. While that need is justifiable in light of the agency's increasing client load, budget constraints prevent consideration of City funding for that purpose. f While the Committee felt it could not recommend increased funding for i MECCA, it did conclude that continuing the current level of support is very important. During FY86, MECCA provided service to 5,233 residents of Iowa City, The largest number, 4,722, participated in prevention pro- grams. These included group meetings for children of alcoholics, wellness I programs, and educational work within the school system. Fifty-three individuals were helped through the Employee Assistance Program (the City Of Iowa City participates in this program). These people received help in understanding their problem(s), and in locating needed services. Finally, I i R 30 458 individuals received treatment for a substance abuse r treatment affects abusers of alcohol and other substances Profound impact on the lives problem This Plays a major role in violent of their families, and can have a highways, its activity, both withineca sesubstance abuse MECCA's current prevention funding nlevel control are verfamily and on the $10,000, is recommended. Continuation of Red Cross. - The request from result--OTthe expiration of a Red Cross for supplementary additional fundinggrant fro the National funding is the $500 for the agenYes requested for direct assistance Red individuals $1 ,000 the agency's need yfor additionalnse fundinhile the Committee has 4 recommendation of a funding g, fiscal no doubt of g increase, constraints prevent the The Committee did conclude that continuation Confifunding level, $1;000, is appropriate, The assistance Of the agency's current des to disaster victims, particularly those who have lost is very important. which Red Cross scene at fires and other emerged Cross volunteers and/or their homes p needed immediately, and staff follows to provide those staff are on the F the family through that difficult throughin succeeding ices which are funding level, $1,000, is recommended. Continuation g days to help of the current The Committee is ver $195 509, Y concerned that these funding l That figure is 56,000 9 recommendations total $1 ,5 FY8T it is E2,is (1,1% (3,2%) more than the agencies are receiv- ing for FY81 including the Contingency Fund, more than the total r lengthy ydiscus- sion sion, the Committee concluded that the needs involved are ver and opted to After lengthy discus - 6 present this funding request to Council for The remainder considerationsing funding includes: Council's decision process for human service agency The City Council's Informal Discussion occur on February 9, 1987 of Committee recommendations sion on February 10, 1981, The Board of Supervisors will will have its discus - If the City and County feel that no additional needed, a formal session will be held to oint or individual finalize decisions,ses- ° You Y If have any questions or desire additional material 3f You 2, Please call me at 356-5242. bdwl/la Q3© al COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY FOR FUNDING HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES IN FY88 I. REQUESTS FOR CONTINUED IOWA CITY FUNDING (AND FOR CONTINUED COUNTY FUND- ING) A. Big Brothers/Big Sisters: Recommended Funding $25,300 S Current Funding FY88 Request Funding Recommendation ) Iowa City $25,300 $25,300 (+0%) $25,300 (+0%) County 11,900 11,900 (+0%) 11,900 (+0%) E United Way 10,750 13,000 (+20.9%) fi Total Income $81,800 $91,100 (+11.4%) Description of Program: Big Brothers/Big Sisters provides opportuni- ties for social, emotional, mental and physical development for at -risk children aged 6-14 from single -parent families. This is accomplished through matches made with adult volunteers in the commu- nity. Significant Chan es Proposed: Y 1. 64% increase in the cost of insurance. 2. 5% salary increases for all staff. Rationale for Recommendation: This is an excellent program serving a real need. Although this agency has a large waiting list, program expansion is not proposed at this time because of fiscal constraints. The funding requested would maintain this agency at the existing level of service. Funding at the current level is proposed. Director's Salary: Within suggested range. Director's Benefit Points: 77 B. Crisis Center Intervention: Recommended Funding $8,798 Current Funding FY88 Request Funding Recommendation Iowa City $8,798 $8,798 (+OX) $8,798 (+0%) County 26,494 26,494 (+0%) 26,494 (+0%) United Way 24,450 25,672 (+5%) Total Income $79,978 $82,157 (+2,7%) � 1 o� 30 Eag P2!s iption of Program: Crisis Center is a suicide prevention and crisis intervention service which is available to anyone who calls or comes in. This agency provides short term counseling as well as information and referral. It also provides a message relay service for the deaf utilizing the TDD, Telecommunications Device for the Deaf. Significant Changes Proposed: 1. 5% salary increase for present, regular staff combined with no increase in expenditures for work study staff. This results in an increase of 4% in total salary expenditures. 2. The Crisis Center will be located in its own facility, purchased with Iowa City CDBG funding, in FY88. They will be using the funds no longer needed for rent to maintain their service level for an increasing client load. Rationale for Recommendation: The Crisis Center has been able to k hold the line on expenses while meeting increased client demand. Its 24 hour telephone availability is very important. Funding at the current level is proposed. Director's Salary: $196 below suggested range for Current year; F within range for FY88. d Director's Benefit Points: 69 C. Crisis Center Emergency Assistance and Food Bank: Recommended Fund- ing E9,34D F' Current Funding FY88 Request Funding Recommendation s Iowa City $ 9,340 $ 9,340 (+0%) $ 9,340 (+0%) County 9,340 9,340 (+0%) 9,340 (+0%) ti United Way 12,600 13,170 (+4.5%) k E Total Income $94,080 $96,650 (+2.7%) Descri tion of Pro ram: The Crisis Center Food Bank and Emergency Ass stance Program s part of the Crisis Center but has its own coordinator. It provides assistance through three programs: the Food Bank gives individuals (primarily permanent Johnson County Program residents) amfoemergency rResidentasupplemental goT he Assistance utilities, clothing or transportation. The Emergency Assistance Program for Non-residents helps people stranded in Johnson County i with food, shelter and transportation. ( 2 i a3� Significant Changes Proposed: 1. 5% salary increase for present staff. 2. The Crisis Center will be located in its own facility, purchased with Iowa City CDBG funding, in FY88. They will be using the funds no longer needed for rent to maintain their services for a dramatically increasing client load. Rationale for Recommendation: This program continues to meet dra- matic increases in requests for assistance, and to coordinate most of the private funding for these needs in Johnson County. Funding at the current level is proposed. Director's Salary and Benefit Points: The Coordinator of the Crisis Center Food Bank is not an agency director. D. Domestic Violence Project: Recommended Funding $13,200 Current Funding FY88 Request Funding Recommendation Iowa City $ 13,200 $ 13,200 (+0%) $ 13,200 (+0%) County 13,200 13,200 (+0%) 13,200 (+0%) United Way 16,600 17,800 (+7.2%) Total Income $106,101 $114,885 (+8,3%) Description of Program: The Domestic Violence Project makes compre- hensive services available to those affected by domestic violence in Johnson County, This program provides: safe shelter for victims of battering and their children; short-term counseling, advocacy and referral for both shelter residents and other victims of abuse; programs for children of battering families; community education on the issue of domestic violence; and outreach to victims whose batterers have been arrested under the new mandatory arrest law. Significant Chances Proposed: 1, Salary increases which range from 6 to 7% combined with the elimination of the Facilities Coordinator position result in a 5% increase in total salary expenditures, Rationale for Recommendation: The Domestic Violence Project has consistent y prov de the community with high quality services at very reasonable cost. This has been possible because of the commit- ment of agency staff to work many more hours than they are paid for. 3 al The budget current a very conservative and maintains existing Posed. Funding at current levels. Funding at the current level is pro - Director's Salary; $2,916 below suggested range currently; $1,776 below suggested range for FY88. Director's Benefit Points: 60 E. Elderly Services Agency: Recommended Funding $34,671 Current Funding FY88 Request Funding Recommendation Iowa City $28,671 $28,671 (+0%) Basic $34,671 (+20,9%) 6,000 (+20,9%) Supplemental County 1,750 1 t 750 (+0%) Basic 7 750 (+342,9%) 6,000 (+342.9%) Supplemental United Way 10,815 15,000 (+38.7%) F Total Income $97,172 $96,975 (-0.2%) G' Description of PThe rogram; programs to residents of Johnson CountElderly Services Agency offers six { Information and Referral for services pertaining who are age 60 and older; Outreach and Advocacy to seek ' Out and assistn�ellderl in the elderly; services; Chore and Respite Care to provide services to enable eld- erly persons to remain in their own homes; Shared Housing totitch e elderly people with others who will share their homes in return for rent or services; Housing Repair to enable frail elderly people to remain in their own homes safely; and Energy Assistance in coordina- tion with HACAP. i r Significant Changes Proposed: 1. Loss of Iowa City CDBG funding for the Shared Housing Program. 2. Salary increases ranging from O to 3% total expenditures for salaries. Yield a 1.2% increase in 3. Reorganization of staff responsibilities to enable existing staff R; to better serve the increasing client load. y Rationale for Recommendation: In FY87 receiving two sources of operating funding Services Agency {s City; $28,671 in Aid-to-Agncies unding,gand $19,600 i Community f Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Y of Iowa 'up for operational expenses in FY87 is $48,271. Of n FY88 CDBG funding for agencies transferred to Aid-to-Agencies)other not available ortion of Therrefore tlElderly Services Agency must locate $19,600 in additional funding if it is to cationsmaintain onerOftwhichservices. stillconsideration The under has made Verl grant appl{- They have also i 4 i � 3.d requested increased funding from Johnson County, Coralville United Way, This agency Provides excellent services number of the most vulnerable elderlyand in their service level would be versn our community. Fito a large quested level, including the Y serious. Funding A decrease mended, g $6,000 supplementary request, at the re - is recom- Director's Salary, Within suggested range. Director's Benefit Points: 63 F. HACAP eve Area Z'7—e (HawkCommunity Action sProgram): Recommended Funding Current Funding FY88 Request Iowa City E 2,600 Funding Recommendation $ 2,600 (+0%) County $2,600 (+0%) 8,000 8,000 (+0%) t United Way 16,0008,00o (+0%) a 25,000 (+56.3%) (F Total Income $340,300 (For Projects which include JohnsonOCounty)9%) Description of Program: HACAP is a multi -county agency providing a wide variety of services. HACAP utilizes funding f Johnson County to support its Head Start full-dfrom Iowa City and i9 addi- tional funds from Johnson Count Y Program and Reservoir/Supplemental Food Pro ram, y for support of t full -da 9 The Head Start Program provides ! y developmental care to low-income, handicapped or protective care children whose parents are working or in training i Program provides government surplus commodities and privately 1 food to needy households on a monthlygrdonated r distribution operations basis, to local emergency food and to local non-profit feeding programs. Siicant Chan es Proposed: 1, 5% average salary increases proposed. 2. Changes are proposed in the Head Start program is funded by neither Iowa City Part -day program, but that nor Johnson County, Rationale for Recommendation: changes in the two agency programsAfunded CAP sbproposing no significant existing Funding undi esat the current level is y Johnson County and Iowa F Proposed to maintain the Director's Salary: HACAP was not included in the salary study. Its director's salary does fall within the top range. Director's Benefit Points: 65.5 1 E A3� G, Mayor's Youth Employment Program: Recommended Funding $30,000 Current Funding FY88 Request Funding Recommendation Iowa City E 30,000 $ 30,000 (+0%) $30,000 (+0%) County 4,000 4,000 (+0%) Basic 4,000 (+0%) 1,500 (+37.5%) Supplemental r i United Way 6,000 7,000 (+16.7%) j I j Total Income $110,387 $138,565 (+25.5%) Description of Program: The Mayor's Youth Employment Program pro- vides subsidized employment to disadvantaged youth in Johnson County through three programs. The In -School Component offers work experi- ence during the school year in the public and private sectors; it is funded by both Johnson County and Iowa City. The Sumner Component E offers a work -earn -learn program in conservation; it is funded by E Iowa City. The Transition Program provides special help to recently graduated youth with exceptional employment problems. It is funded on a purchase of service basis. Significant Changes Proposed: 1. Salary increases of 4% for 'regular staff. Temporary summer staff increases from 2 persons to 3 with a 2% salary increase. Total salary expenditures increase 9%. Rationale for Recommendation: This agency places youth in jobs preparing them for the world of work and increasing their family income. Local funding dollars contributed to Mayor's Youth Employ- ment Program leverage State Department of Economic Development money: a good return for local funding. In order to maintain the existing level of services, funding at the current level is proposed, ( Director's Salary: Within suggested range. Director's Benefit Points: 73.5 ( H. MECCA (Mid -Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse): Recommended Funding $16,000 Current Funding FY88 Request Funding Recommendation Iowa City E 10,000 $ 10,000 (+0%) Basic E 10,000 10,000 (+100%) Supplemental County 184,000 184,000 (+0%) $184,000 (+0%) United Way 9,000 20,000 (+122.2%) Total Income $993,340 $1,039,233 (+4.6%) 0 -1 and SODescription of Pro ram: MECCA's programs are Treatment, Prevention out-patient,Dehalf-waytiand Cresidentiallizatiservices or Stn.Trein male udes female recovering substance abusers. Prevention provides workshops, presentations and in -services on substance abuse prevention, and includes Employee Assistance Programs and Relapse Prevention Pro- grams. Social Detoxification providesa supervised, non-medical program for withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. Crisis Stabili- zation provides a safe environment for persons with mental illness during short-term crises. It can avert the need for hospitalization and provides for adjustment of medication levels. Significant Changes Proposed: 1. Salary rate increases vary from 3 to 7%. The total salary expen- diture increase of 12.2% includes incre Director. ased staff hours, most notably an increase from 16 to 24 hours per week for the Medical Rationale for Recommendation: The full staff and resources at MECCA are pushed to t e limit both by state and federal cutbacks and by the increasing problem of substance abuse. This chronic problem impacts virtually every other Human Service Agency in Iowa City; it is clearly seen at the Domestic Violence Project, Rape Victim Advocacy Program and United Action for Youth. Funds contributed toward help- ing residents who reach out to MECCA for assistance are well spent in ofrms of these dependenciesprevention nof onhcrimeeandedtraffi problems. The well imact The new MECCA facility is having a positive local impact. Individu- als who until now left home and job for one month or more to obtain in-patient treatment, now receive in-patient care at MECCA for a much shorter period of time. They then return to work and receive out- patient care. MECCA is requesting $10,000 additional Iowa City funding to support increased work by the Medical Director. While that is a desirable staff increase, fiscal constraints prevent seri- ous consideration of that level of funding increase by the City. Funding at the current level is recommended. Director's Salary: Within suggested range. Director's Benefit Points: 73.5 r t E 4 1 f t 7 a� -I I. Rape Victim Advocacy Program: Recommended Funding $10,350 Current Funding FY88 Request Funding Recommendation Iowa City $10,350 $10,350 (+0%) $10,350 (+0%) County 10,350 10,350 (+0%) 10,350 (+0%) United Way 8,092 11,000 (+35.9%) Total Income $70,323 $73,366 (+4.3%) Descri tion of Pro ram: The Rape Victim Advocacy Program provides cr sis i7 e r vention, peer counseling, advocacy and information to victims of sexual abuse and their families. It also works toward the prevention of sexual assault and harassment through public informa- tion programs. Significant Changes Proposed: I '1. Salary increases from 0 to 4% yield an increase in expenditures j for salaries of 1.9%. l Rationale for Recommendation: The Rape Victim Advocacy Program has R5, a conservative budget which includes only a 2.1% increase in expenditures. In order to maintain the existing services, funding ) at the current level is recommended. Director's Salary: Within suggested range. Director's Benefit Points: 85 J. Red Cross: Recommended Funding $1,000 Current Funding FY88 Request Funding Recommendation Iowa City $ 1,000 $ 1,000 (+0%) Basic $1,000 (+0%) 1,500 (+150%) Supplemental County 5,000 5,000 (+0%) Basic 5,000 (+0%) 2,000 (+40%) Supplemental United Way 13,000 18,000 (+38.5%) Total Income $58,382 $58,880 (+0.9%) Descri tion of Pro ram: The Red Cross provides three programs in o nson oun y. ea and Safety: Education in health/safety and childcare, blood pressure screening, first aid stations and support services to blood collection and water safety programs. Services to Military Families: Assists in reuniting families with members in the armed forces during times of family crisis. Disaster Services: Emergency food, shelter, clothing and other essentials for victims in natural disasters. Significant Changes Proposed: 1. Salary increases of 5% for the Director and 10% for the Adminis- trative Assistant yield an increase in salary expenditures of 6.4%. 2. A grant from the National Red Cross ends in FY87. Rationale for Recommendation: This agency is providing substantial services to rest en s o o nson County, particularly in the area of disaster relief. The need for increased funding results mainly from the expiration of interim support which the local agency has been receiving from National Red Cross. While the services provided by this agency are valuable, fiscal concerns prevent a recommendation for increased funding at this time. Continuation of the current level of support is recommended. Director's Salary: $636 below range currently; within suggested range for FY88. Director's Benefit Points: 39.5 K. United Action for Youth: Current Funding Iowa City $ 40,000 County 40,000 United Way 14,500 Total Income $149,003 Recommended Funding $40,000 FY88 Request Funding Recommendation $ 40,000 (+0%) $40,000 (+0%) 40,000 (+0%) Basic 55,000 (+37.5%) 15,000 (+37.5%) Supplemental 15,500 (+6.9%) $161,400 (+8.3%) Description of Program: United Action for Youth includes two pro- grams - Outreach and Synthesis - which provide counseling, outreach and creative arts opportunities for youth in Johnson County. Many of the youth served are alienated from more traditional youth services, and UAY often intervenes with at -risk youth who might otherwise become involved in juvenile delinquency. Significant Changes Proposed: 1. Salary rate increases range from 2.5 to 5.7%. The budget as submitted does not include the supplemental request to the County. This results in a reduction in hours for the Crisis 7 A 3 000 Outreach Counsellor from 34 per week to 10 per week. thenges CountysslSupplementaryerequestiistnot salar These not fundedy expenditures if Rationale for Recommendation: This agency has been affected b an a eState ra cu aces. planned. In order to obtain new programs nor programexpansiontocime existing services, UAY is seeking $15 Youth qct funds None of that additional fundingg $15,000 requested from I funding: Funding at the Current level ihas been requested from Iowa proposed to supportCity• existing serv- ices.Director's Salary: Within suggested range. Director's Benefit Points: 88.5 l• Willowcreek/Mark IV. Recommended Funding $10,250 Current Funding Iowa City $10,250 County 3,500 United Way 20,000 Total Income $44,050 $3,250 of the current FY88. FY88 Request Funding Recommendation $10,250 (+0%) $10,250 (+0%) 3,500 (+O%) 3,500 (+0%) 23,000 (+15%) $42,175 (-4.3%) Year's funding is a grant to be expended in Descri tion of Pro ram: The Willowcreek Neighborhood Center provides sery ces o rest en s of Mark IV Apartments (now Pheasant Ridge) and other residents of Johnson County. Programs include Recreation, Education and Outreach, Food and Nutrition, Counseling and Su Outreach to the Foreign Born, and Childcare Coordination. pport, Significant Chances Proposed: 1 salary Agency and an ir hours for heChildcare Cooriatrand the OuteachWorketo j the Foreign Born E tures. Yield a 9% increase intotal salary expendi- � Rationale for Recommendation: For the first time in several years, s agency as no exper enced a chane of ersonnel for a position. While Directors have consistently toldin hefuunding ij bodies that current staff grams, program quality remalevels are not adequate for existing ins high. Increased hours for twost members are funded by staff grants. Funding at the current level is Posed to continue existing services. ? pro - 10 i 236 al W Director's Salary: $4,292 below suggested range currently; $3,792 below range for FY88. Director's Benefit Points: 53 II. REQUESTS FOR NEW CITY FUNDING (AND NEW COUNTY FUNDING) A. Emergency Housing Project: Recommended Funding $0 Current Funding FY88 Request Funding Recommendation j Iowa City $ 0 $ 6,000 $p County 0 6,000 p E United Way 0 6,000 Total Income $20,948 $34,270 (+63.6%) Description of Program: The Emergency Housing Project provides temporary housing and food to those in Johnson County who cannot provide for themselves. Many of the individuals served are referred by other local agencies. Clients are treated as guests. a Significant Changes Proposed: 1. An increase in annual sal'ary for the Director from $8,500 to $12,000 (+41.2%). The Director lives in the shelter and works, or is on-call, from 5 p.m, to 9 a.m. each day. r Rationale for Recommendation: This is a valuable service which rea s s c ens well an saves the resources of referring agen- cies. Fiscal concerns prevent recommending funding at this time. It is hoped that the churches will continue their support. Federal funding for shelters will be coming to the State of Iowa this spring for distribution to local projects. Staff will assist the Emergency Housing Project in applying for these funds. Director's Salary: Not included in the salary study; well below the lowestrange. Director's Benefit Points: 24 B. Hospice: Recommended Funding s0 Current Funding FY88 Request Funding Recommendation Iowa City $ 0 $ 2,500 $0 County 0 2,500 p United Way 0 15,635 Total Income $55,997 $99,476 (+77,6%) I 11 A30 Description of Program: Iowa City Hospice is a program for the care of terminally ill patients and their families in Johnson County. There is no charge for their service which is available when a Physician certifies a terminal status of six months or less. Their programs include: Patient Care - delivery and coordination of services until the patient's death, for clients with primary care - alive lone; Berea ement�- forefamily membersvices and signifiicantfornts othersoafter the patient's death; and Nursing Homes - support for patients in nursing homes. Significant Changes Proposed: I. The Nursing Home Program is new in 1987. 2. Increased fundraising by the agency is projected. 3. No staff will receive an increase in rate of pay, but several positions are projected to increase in number of hours per week. r This results in increased salary expenditures of 36%. f Rationale for Recommendation. Hospice provides excellent services R a CT ien group w is very much needs their help. Several factors prevent a reconmendation for funding. The City's financial con - Additionally, Hospice isrseeking a new acertificationencp soca Medicaree at this time. Investigation is needed' into the impact of that change upon: ! the agency itself, agency clients, and the relationship of Hospice to the Visiting Nurses Association. Staff will be working with a joint Iowa City/Johnson County/United Way committee on this issue and will report its findings to Council. Director's Salary: Not included in the salary study; would be within range for the most likely salary grades. Director's Benefit Points: 31 12 a310 CITY OF IOWA CITY HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY FUNDING CO1MITTE£ RE0O"IENDATIONS Agency Funding FY86 Funding FY87 % Increase Total 86 to 87 Request FY88 Percent Recommended Increase Dollar Increase Big Bros./Big Sisters $24,091 $25,300 5.0% !; $25,300 $25,300 .0% Crisis Center - Interv. $8,460 $8,798 4.0% ;; $8,798 $8,798 .0% Crisis Center Food Bank $8,902 $9,340 4.9% ;; $9,340 $9,340 .O% Domestic Violence Proj. $12,000 $13,200 10.0% ;; $13,200 $13,200 .0% Elderly Services Agency $27,836 $28,671 3.0% ;; $34,671 = $34,671 20.9% $6,000 HACAP $2,277 $2,600 14.2% ;; $2,600 $2,600 .0% Mayor's Youth Employment $29,000 $30,000 3.4% ;; $30,000 $30,000 .0% MECCA ----- $10,000 N/A ;; $20,000 t $10,000 .0% Rape Victim Advocacy $9,865 $10,350 4.9% ;; $10,350 $10,350 .0% Red Cross --- $1,000 N/A ;; $2,500 t $1,000. .0% United Action for Youth $38,592 $40,000 3.6% ;; $40,000 $40,000 .0% Willow Creek/Mark IV ------ ----------------------------------------------------------- $9,400 $10,250 9.0% ;; $10,250 $10,250 .0% TOTAL AGENCY C0NTINUATIO $170,423 $189,509 11.2% ;; $207,009 $195,509 3.2% $6,000 CONTINGENCY $3,468 $3,790 9.3%';; $4,140 $0 (100.0%) ($3,790) ------------------ TOTAL CONTINUATION $173,891 $193,299 11.2% ;; $211,149 $195,509 1.1% $2,210 „ „ „ „ „ „ New Requests - Existing Agencies Emergency Housing Proj. ;; $6,000 $0 .0% $0 Hospice ;; $2,500 $0 .0% $0 , „ „ „ „ TOTAL NEW REQUESTS ii $8,500 $0 .0%----- $0 -------------- ---- --_-_-----_---------------------- _ -_---- TOTAL OONTINUATION PLUS $173,891 $193,299 11.2% ;; $219,649 $195,509 1.1% $2,210 NEW REQUESTS „ , = Includes a basic request equal to the agency's current year funding, plus a supplementary request. 13 A45.40 P JOHNSON OOUMfy HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY FUNDING COMIITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Funding Funding % Increase Total FY88 Agency FY86 FY87 86 to 87 Request Recommended Percent Dollar tease Increase Assn. Retarded Citizens $36,000 Big Bros./Big Sisters' $46,000 27.8% !; $46 000 Crisis Center - Intern. $11,340 $25,475 511,900 4.9% ;; $11,900 $46,000 $11,900 O% Crisis Center Food Bank $g 902 ' $26,494 $9,340 4,0% $26,494 $26,494 ,0% Domestic Violence pro', $12,000 4.9% ;; I. $9,340 $9,340 ,0% '� Elderly Services Agency Y $1,500 Free Medical Clinic 813,200 $1,750 10.0% ;; 16,7% „ $13,200 513 200 O% HACAP $32,444 539,482 21.7% $7,750 ! $39,482 $7,750 342.9% $7 554 ' $8,000 5.9% $8,000 $39,482 Independent Living $3,842 $8,000 O% Mayor'Luthers Social Svs. Mayor's $13,436 $5,000 $14 000 30.1% ;; 4.2% $5,000 ,0% Youth Employ, MECCA 83 ,144 $4,000 „ 27.2% " $$5,000 ! , (14,000 O% $103,000 ix 5184,000 78.6% ;; $1$5,500 $4,000 $184,000 ,0% Mental Health Center $395,416 ,0% Rape Victim Advocacy Red Cross ,865 $388,213 $10,350 12.4% ;; 4.9% ;; $431,413 ! $431,413 11.1% United Action for Youth $4,000 538,500 i $5,000 25.0% ;; $10,350 $7,000 ! 350 $f5�000 .O% Visiting Nurses Assn, $40,000 3.9% ;; $$7,000 ! $$5,000 37.5% Willow Creek/Mark IV $129,216 $2,600 $129,216 ,0% ;! $139,216 ! $139,216 7,7% Youth Homes --------------------------------------------- $55,413 53,500 $55,413 34.6% ;; " $3,500 (3,500 O% TOTAL CONTINUATION -- -------------------------__ 864,837 . ' $55,413 0% ---------------__-_-___ 3843,647 $994,858 17.9% "------"' „ ----- ,354 $1,069,058 ------------ 7.5% New Requests - Existino Emergency Housing Proj, eo �� .i ------------------ Hospice .I $6,000 20 0% -------------- ( $2,500 $0 ,0% TOTAL NEW REQUESTS ------_ _ --------$ -0- --------------------------------- ---------- CONTINUATION PLUS $843,647 __-_--f-8--150-0 -----.0-%TOTAL -- NEW $994,858 17.% , 4 fl 0 - $6,000 $43,200 $15,000 $10,000 $74,200 $0 so $0 _I ------------------------- , 69,058 7.5% $74,200 x $4,000 of United Action for Youth's FR6 allocation was dispensed to them in June of 1985' (during FY85), Therefore, the County's budget reports show only $34,500 dispensed in FY86. ix The County's FY96 budget reports show MECC allocation plus A funding of $110,325 (8103,000 of Substance Abusse.)e.) thr pass ough of funding from the Iowa Department Includes a basic request equal to the agency's current year funding plus a supplementary request. 14 i U;NITFD WAY HL74AN SERVICE AGENCY ALLOCATIONS Agency Allocated UWFY86 Allocated % Increase UWIY88 UWFY87 86 to 87 Request Increase Increasollar e Assn, Retarded Citizens Big Bros./Big Sisters $12,000 $13,500 12.5% " $17,000 $3,500 25.9% Boy Scouts $10,000 39,200 $10,750 7 5% �� 513,000 32,250 20.9% Camp Fire 34,500 $9,200 $9,600 .0% $15,001 $5,801 63.1% Crisis Center - Interv. Crisis Center Center $23 -00 $23,4$12,000 324'450 2'2% " 4.5% 1: $7'479 325,672 $2,879 62.6% Food Bank Dental Children 312,600 5.0% ;; $13,170 $1,222 $570 5.0% 4.5% Domestic Violence Proi. $15,500 32,620 316,600 31.0% $5,000 90.8% Elderly Services Agency 310,500 $10,815 7.1% ;; 3.0% $17,800 $1,380 7.2% 4 C's Free Medical Clinic 56,500 $6,500 ;; .0% ;; $15,000 $7,000 $4,200 54,185 3500 38.7% 7.7% Geriatric Dental $35,000 $2,000 $39,500 12.9% ;; $39,500 30 ,0% Girl Scouts $10,000 $3,000 50.0% ;; $2,500 ($500) -16.7% Goodwill $35,500 SO 336,500 -100.0% ;; 2.8% $0 30 N/A HACAP/Headstart $15,000 $16,000 ;; 6.7% 540,000 33,500 9.6% Handicare $500 $3,300 t ;; 560.0% " $25,000 $9,000 56.3% Hillcrest Living 51,20033,000 150.0% ;; $2,025 S6,908Independent ($1,275) $3,908 -38.6% 130.3% Legal Services $11,450 tx $12,446 8.7% 316,000 28.6% Lutheran Social Service 310,000 511,250 12.5% $19,000 $7,554 58.3% Mayor's Youth Employment $5,500 ' 36,000 9.1% $15,000 $3,000 33.3% MECCA Rape Victim Advocacy $1,000 $9,000 ;; 800.0% ;; $7,000 520,000 $1,750 51,000 $11,000 16.7% ' 122.2% Red Cross y 36,000 $12,000 38,092 313,000 34.9% ;; 311,000 32,908 35.9% Salvation Army $3,000 $3,800 8.3% ;; 26.7% $18,000 $5,000 38.5% School Children's Aid $3, ;; 15.6% $7,500 $3,700 97.4% United Action for Youth 3101500 $14,550000 38.1% $3,700 $233 6.7% Visiting Nurses Assn. $45'700 $45,700 ;; $1,000 6.9% Willow Creek/Mark IV $18,500 .0% ;; 8.1%--- $55,500 355,700 $10,000 21.9% ------------------ ----0 ;; $23,000 $3,000 15.0% TOTAL CONTINUATION _--_----- ----3-40 ,850 __----__---$463_45_----------------- 5372,1 - 9.2% ;; $463,455 $91,265 24.5% New Requests - Existing Agencies „ Emergency Housing Proj. Hospice 56,000 $6,000 N/A Youth Homes $15,635 $15,635 N/A $7,500 $7,500 N/A -------------------- TOTAL NEW REQUESTS-------------- --- ---------------- ------------ __________________ ------ -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- 1! $29,135 $29,135 N/A GRA.\D TOTAL ------------------$- 0,850 ----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------'------ $372,190 9.2% ;; 5492,590 3120,-00 32.3% = HANDICARE - $1,300 original UW'FY87 allocation + $2,000 mid -year special funding. _= INDEPENDENT LIVING - $11,200 original UWFY86 allocation + $250 mid -year funding Increase. 15 .�, Agency Assn. Retarded Citizens Big Bros./Big Sisters Boy Scouts C. Int'1. Programs Camp Fire Comm' Mental Health Crisis Center - Interv. Crisis Center Food Bank Dental Svs. Children Domestic Violence Project Elderly Services Agency Emergency Housing Proj. 4C'S Free Medical Clinic Geriatric Dental Girl Scouts Goodwill H,1CAP/Headstart Handicare Hillcrest Hospice Independent Living IOha C & F Services Legal Services Lutheran Social Svs. Mayor's Youth Employ. MECCA Mental Health Assoc. Project HOPE Rape Victim Advocacy Red Cross Salvation Army School Children's Aid United Action for Youth United Way Visiting Nurses Assn. Willow CrePk/Mark IV Youth Homes 'DOTAL LNITED WAY DFSIC:YATED FUNDS Designated Designated Designated UW FY 85 UW FY 86 UW FY 87 ffi160 S810 51,428 51,160 $1,655 $1,430 $1,220 $1,035 5478 $257 $1,440 $1,412 5128 $270 S95 5107 $30 S1,713 $1,607 53,631 $578$385 5497 $502 $2,295 $5,351 S2,783 $1,256 $2,023 $1,929 $865 $414 $562 $998 51,437 $1,709 $1,994 5105 $419 S59 $405 $1,253 $1,352 $803 $842 51,356 $322 $543 $1,171 $761 $663 $716 $ $101 $352 3,054 $3,316 $2,999 $483 $601 $615 5997 $562 $244 $521 3297 $403 $1,365 $828 $727 $319 $306 81 $1,249 $298 $694 ss4 $988 $954 $684 $1,016 $982 $418 $1,053 $1,464 $1,430 $1,610 $1,892 $2,226 $1,470 $1,327 51,701 $260 $633 $475 $437 $482 $353 $1,207 $1,980 $6 52,573 $485 $448 $356 $1,067 $1,467 $1,371 -------------------------------- ----- - 16 a 43;o CURRENT LOCAL ALLOCATIONS Agency Coralville Johnson County . Assn. Retarded Citizens FY87 FY87 Iowa City United Way FY87 U -W- FY87 Big Bros./Big Sisters Boy 511000 546,000 Scouts $2,200 $11,900$13,500 525,300 Camp Fire 510,750 59,200 Crisis Center - Interv. Crisis Center Food Bank 51,400 326 494 24,600 Dental Svs. Children $650 29,340 38,798 $24,450 39'340 312.600 Domestic Violence proj. Elderly Services Agency 21,500 $13,200 52,620 Emergency Housing 5500 51,750 313,200 $16,600 $28,671 510,815 4CIS Proj. 4 C's Free Medical Clinic Geriatric Dental $39,482 $6,500 539,500 Girl Scouts Goodwill 33,000 HACAP $36,500 Handicare 58,000 Hillcrest 52,600 516,000 Hospice $3,300 $3,000 Independent Living Legal Services 45,000 $12,446 Lutheran Social Svs. $12,000 Mayor's Youth Employ. MECCA $14,000 $1,750 $11;250 $4,000 $500 S184,000 $30 ,000 $6 000 Mental Health Center 510,000 $9,000 Rape Victim Advocacy Red Cross 5388,213 $2,000 $10,350 $2,000 $5,000$8,092 510,350 Salvation Army $1,000 513,000 School Children's Aid United Action for Youth $3,800 Visiting Nurses Assn. $700 $40,000 540,000 $14, '500 Nill°w Creek/Mark IV $129,216 Youth Homes 53,500 $10,250 $45'700 -------------- -------------------------------- $55,413 $20,000 TOTAL ----$189,5___ $14 200 4,858- 5189,509 -- 5372,190 $372,190 17 &q3.Q RECOMMENDED SALARY STRUCTURE JULY, 1984 *Salaries listed above are Directors' actual, current salaries in all cases except for those Directors who are not paid for full-time work. Agencies Whose Directors are Paid for Part -Time Work Actual Full -Time Annual Salary ---__ Equivalent Association for Retarded Citizens 13,797 4C's (Community Coordinated Child Care) $ 10 .75 Independent Living ,000 2 63 Mayor's Youth Employment Program 7'929 .55 2,660 .95 18 OR 3 i'0 Recommended Full-time Grade Lena Full-time Equivalent of Director's Current Salami Range 1 Independent Living 4 C's $17,398 - 24,357 _Annuaw* - Community Coordinated 514,416 * Child Care 15,873* 2 ARC - Association for Retarded Citizens $18,790 26 306 18,396* 3 Big Brothers/Big Sisters Free Medical Clinic $20'292 - 28,409 23,592 Handicare 15,219 Rape Victim Advocacy Program 17,275 Red Cross 20,300 United Action for Youth 19,656 Willow Creek/Mark IV 21,190 4 Crisis Center 16,000 Domestic Violence Project $21,916 - 30,682 21,720 Elderly Services Agency 19,000 Mayor's Youth Employment 22,000 Program 23,853* United Way Youth Homes 25,300 5 Community Mental Health Goodwill Industries 524,913 - 37,370 28,000 38,433 MECCA 35,782 VNA - Visiting Nurses 36,000 Association 31,185 *Salaries listed above are Directors' actual, current salaries in all cases except for those Directors who are not paid for full-time work. Agencies Whose Directors are Paid for Part -Time Work Actual Full -Time Annual Salary ---__ Equivalent Association for Retarded Citizens 13,797 4C's (Community Coordinated Child Care) $ 10 .75 Independent Living ,000 2 63 Mayor's Youth Employment Program 7'929 .55 2,660 .95 18 OR 3 i'0 AGENCY DIRECTORS CURRENT LEVEL OF BENEFITS AGENCY BENEFIT POINTS ! Independent Livin P 9 ............................. 21.5 k Emergency Housing Project ...................... 24* 4 C's - Community Coordinated Child Care....28 .75 Handicare ........................ ... 30 Hospice........... ..... j 31 Association for Retarded Citizens .............. 32.25 Red Cross........ 39.5 Free Medical Clinic ............................ 44.5 i Willow Creek/Mark IV ........................... 53 Goodwill ....................................... 57 Camp Fire ...................................... 59 Domestic Violence Project ...................... 60 Elderly Services Agency ........................ 63 i HACAP.......................................... 65.5 Youth Homes .................. , .................. 68 Crisis Center .................................. i Hillcrest (Iowa City Residence) ..............:: 71.5 Mayor's Youth Employment Program................ 73.5 MECCA ....... ... ...... 73.5 Visiting Nurses AssociationSisters iss...................... 75.5 Big Brothers/Big Sisters...... 77 Legal Services ................ 79.5 y Rape Victim Advocacy Program ................... 85 Boy Scouts ..................................... 87.5 United Action for Youth ........................ 88.5 Lutheran Social Service ...................... 108.2 Mental Health Center .............. 109.3 1 *Room and Board are also provided. I j 19 I � 3.0 Y United Way Planning Division January 27, 1987 i AGENCY RANKING 1. Domestic Violence Project 2. Free Medical Clinic 3. Elderly Services Agency 4. Rape Victim Advocacy Program 5. Big Brothers/Big Sisters 6. Community Mental Health Center 7. MECCA 8. Willow Creek/Mark IV 9. ARC - Association for Retarded Citizens 10. Mayor's Youth Employment Program 11. School Children's Aid 12. Visiting Nurses Association 13. Geriatric Dental Program 14. Dental Services for Indigent Children 15. Goodwill Industries 16. Lutheran Social Services 17. United Action for Youth 18. Independent Living 19. Crisis Center Food Bank 20. Youth Homes 21. Red Cross 22. Handicare 23. Legal Services 24. Crisis Center Intervention Program 25. HACAP 26. Emergency Housing Project 27. Hillcrest - Iowa City Residence 28. Hospice 29. 4 C's 30. Camp Fire 31. Boy Scouts 32. Salvation Army 20 .73') it al City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 5, 1987 To: City Manager a City Council From: Mary Nuge Associate Planner Re: 1986 Rental Housing Survey Attached for your information and review is a copy of the 1986 Rental Housing Vacancy and Rent Survey. This report provides a detailed analysis of vacancy rates and rents charged by landlords in the Iowa Cit The analysis includes a number of variables, including location of units, size of units y and Coral 'I area. the size of the�apar apartment bedrooms per unit), the age of the structures, and The survey was conducted in April 1986 and updated in November 1986 to deter- mine if there had been any significant seasonal changes or trends. the survey are available to the public at the Department of Planning Program Development, Commerce Center, 325 E. Copies of Iowa 52240. Washington Street, Iowa City Attachment bj3/1 a3/ pr ti a CITY OF IOWA CITY 1986 RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY (April, 1986 and November, 1986) Prepared by the Department of Planning and Program Development Donald Schmeiser, Director Marianne Milkman, CDBG Program Coordinator Mary Nugent, Associate Planner The Planning staff wishes to thank Mr. James R. Grifhorst of the Univer- sity of Iowa's Political Research Laboratory for his assistance and ana- lytical services in preparation of this report. a3/ -7 RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY 1986 RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY INTRODUCTION A survey of vacancy rates and rents for multi -family rental housing in the Iowa City urbanized area (Iowa City and Coralville) was carried out in April 1986. +The purpose of this survey was to determine the effect of the 1982-1986 "building boom" in the area on vacancy rates and rents, by comparing current figures with vacancy rates obtained in a 1982 survey and a 1984 survey. Over 2,400 multiple family rental housing units were constructed in the urbanized area during this period. Information was obtained for 3,598 rental units (approximately 38% of the area's rental units in complexes with three or more units). For purposes of this study, a complex is defined as a structure or adjacent structures containing three or more rental units, which are under the same management or have a collective name. The vacancy rate and rent data obtained were analyzed for a number of variables including size of units (number of bedrooms), location of units, age of structure and size of complex (number of units in a complex). Information on utilities included in the rents permittgd an accurate calculation of the average rents. A follow-up survey of approximately 23% of the April survey sample was conducted in November. The information received from the rental property owners/managers indicated little change in rents charged, however, there was a significant change in the vacancy rates. 44 RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY CONCLUSIONS AND SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS The"building boom" in the Iowa City urbanized area during the 1982-1986 period has had a considerable effect on the vacancy rate for multi -family rental units. The overall vacancy rate for the area is 5.7% which is generally considered desirable to maintain a healthy rental housing market for -both landlords and renters. However, the vacancy rate closest to the Pentacreat for rental units in the area is well below the 5% rate considered necessary to provide a balance of adequate housing opportunities. August and September are the months when the rental ho market is tightest in the Iowa City sing area ho' students return to the University. University officials report the student enrollment for the 1986-87 academic year is 29,504, 147 less than the 1985-86 academic year. They predict that next year's enrollment figures will be down another 100 students. Although the annual scramble for apartments is lessening,the demand for housing closest to the Pentacreat continues to exceed supply. As the supply of rental units has increased, rents have stabilized. In April that rents will remain at the current levels for the 1986-87 academic year, while others would include additional utilities or amenities (such as microwave ovens) in the rent. A follow-up survey in November supported this claim. SUMMARY: VACANCY RATES - Information on vacancies was obtained for 3,598 units - The vacancy rate for multi -family rental units in the Iowa City urbanized area has more than tripled since 1982. Presumably, the approximately 2,400 multi -family rental units constructed in the area between 1982-1984 somewhat alleviated the pressures on the rental housing market. The overall vacancy rate is now 5.7% which is considered desirable to maintain a healthy rental housing market. Vacancy rates increase as the distance from Iowa City's central business district and the University of Iowa Pentacrest increases. Within one mile of the Pentacrest the vacancy rate is 2.2%. Apartments located within Iowa City, but more than one mile from the Pentaorest have a vacancy rate of 4.8%, while in Coralville there is a 11.15% vacancy rate. I - Vacancy rates decrease as the size of the unit increases. - 2 - -1 RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY The vacancy rate in large complexes (33+ units) is almost double that of small complexes (3-10 units), probably because most of the smaller complexes are located less than one mile from the Pentacrest. f - A sample survey of 808 units, conducted in November, 1986, shows that vacancy rates decreased in Coralville over the { rates reflected in April. 3 - RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY SUMMARY: RENTS - Information on rents was obtained for 3,598 units. i- Mean customary rents are $218 for efficiencies, $291 for one bedroom units, $407 for two bedroom units, and $546 for three bedroom units. I - Rents in older units (pre -1940) are considerably lower than those for units in structures built between 1941 and 1970. The most expensive units are those in newer structures, i.e. ones built since 1970. - - In general, rents are higher in larger complexes, probably because these complexes have more amenities and are relatively new. - A comparison of rents in April 1984 and April 1986 shows little change in the mean customary rent, whereas the U.S. Consumer Price Index for rental housing costa increased by 13% during that period. - A sample survey of rents in November, 1986 shows little change in the rents charged by the landlords from those charged in April, 1986. - 4 _ RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY .AND RENT SURVEY METHODOLOGY A master list of apartment units was compiled for the Iowa City urbanized area using the records and information provided by the Iowa City Department of Housing and Inspection Services, the City of Coralville Building Department and previous surveys. The list included apartment addresses and owners' and managers' names and telephone numbers for the Iowa City and Coralville area. The list was prepared by the Department of Planning and Program Development for complexes with three or more rental.units only. Information on rental single family houses, duplexes,. condominiums, mobile homes and rooming houses was not included in the survey. Dormitories, sororities, fraternities and University of Iowa family housing were also excluded from the survey. SAMPLE SIZE Originally,an attempt was made to obtain a 15% sample of the area's multiple -family dwelling units using the 1984 rental survey distribution of units according to complex size, unit size,and location. However, a larger sample had to be used in order to obtain the required distribution of units for all the variables. Although large complexes represent 54% of the area's multi -family rental units, a 100% sample of Iowa City and Coralville's large complexes (33+) was attempted in order to obtain a reasonable distribution of these complexes. (Rent data were actually obtained for 66% of these large complexes.) Although not a true random sample, a sample run of 54% of the large complexes showed that overall average rents were not significantly affected by the large complex rental data. One large apartment complex was excluded from the sample because of its history of high vacancies. DATA GATHERING During the first week in April 1986, three interns conducted a telephone survey of rental units in the area. At least three attempts were made to contact each owner or manager of complexes with three or more rental units, who had a local telephone number. Calls were made at various times of the day. Data was ultimately obtained for approximately 38% of the listed units. Prior to contacting the respondents, the Department of Planning and Program Development provided a press release to the local newspaper to inform the public of the upcoming survey.. The Iowa city Apartment Owners Association and the Home Builders Association also assisted by notifying their members of the survey. Each owner or manager reached was asked for specific information on the total number of rental units and their size (number of bedrooms), the number of vacant units in the complex on the day - 5 - ,Z 31/ RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY of the survey, the monthly rent (unfurnished) and what utilities were included in the rent. In addition, information was gathered on the approximate age of the structure and the date the current rent was established. The survey form used to gather information is included in the Appendix to the report. DATA ANALYSIS After completion of the telephone survey, the survey -sheets were checked and the data were computer -analyzed. The results included overall vacancy rates and rents as well as an analysis of the vacancy rates and rents according to the size of the units, location of units, size of complex and age of structure. RENT ANALYSIS The rents were further analyzed according to customary rent which is defined as: the rent charged by the landlord including shelter, water and sewer and the cost of heat and hot water. The utility rate schedule (Appendix) was used to adjust reported rents to customary rent levels. Gas and electric rate figures were obtained from the Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company. These figures were derived from a survey of various sized residential structures conducted by the Company in 1985. Water and Sewer rate figures were taken from the billings for Public Housing rental units of comparable size. The adjusted rents were computed by adding or subtracting utility allowances from the reported rent depending on whether the landlord supplied the utilities or the utilities were paid by the tenant. As an example, the following computation illustrates how the customary rent for a two bedroom unit renting for $385 including all utilities, was calculated. Rent: $385 (all utilities are paid by the landlord) Electricity deduction: 23.00 Adjusted rent: $362.00 .. (includes shelter, water, sewer, heat and hot water) 6 RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY ANALYSIS OF RESULTS Both vacancy rates and rents were analyzed according to the number of bedrooms per unit, the location of the units, the age of the structure, and the complex size (i.e. number of dwelling units) in the apartment complex. Three location categories were used: 1) units within a one mile radius of the University of Iowa Pentacrest; 2) units more than one mile from the Pentacrest but within the Iowa City city limits; 3) units located in Coralville. The age of the structure was categorized as: 1) built before 1940; 2) built between 1941 and 1970; 3) built between 1971 and present. The complex sizes were designated as: 1) smell: 3-10 units per complex; 2) medium:11-32 units per complex; 3) large: over 32 units per complex. The data for all rental units in complexes with three or more units were analyzed and cross -tabulated with the assistance of James Grifhorst of the University of Iowa Laboratory for Political Research. 0 RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY RESULTS OF RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY As indicated in the methodology section of this report, the 1986 Rental Housing Survey surveyed 3,598 multi -family rental units in complexes with three or more units in Iowa City and Coralville. Data were gathered for 37% of the rental units in Iowa City and 38% of the rental units in Coralville. The total number of multifamily rental units in complexes with 3 or more -units is 7,073 in Iowa City and 2,546 in Coralville. The distribution according to size and location are indicated in Table IA. TABLE IA NUMBER OF RENTAL HOUSING UNITS SURVEYED BY SIZE AND LOCATION Location Unit Size Eff. 1BR 2BR 3BR 4BR Total Within 1 mile of Pentacrest 75 212 389 320 1 997 More than 1 mile from Pentacrest 56 440 923 224 12 1655 Coralville 46 263 605 32 0 946 Total 177 915 1917 576 13 3598 Table IA shows that 28% of all units for which data were gathered are located within a radius of one mile of the University of Iowa Pentacrest, while 46% are located more than one mile from the Pentacrest, and 26% are located in Coralville. The majority of the units surveyed (79%) are one and two bedroom units. Table IB NUMBER OF RENTAL HOUSING UNITS BY SIZE AND COMPLEX SIZE Unit Complex Eff IBR ize BR3BR 4BR Total Size 3-10 63 162 152 98 1 476 11-32 64 157 360 146 4 731 Over 32 50 596 1405 332 8 2391 Totals 177 915 1917 576 13 3598 Tale IB shows the g units surveyed according tossize uofocomplex. The n of the tsmallest al ncomplexes (3-10 units), contained 13% of all units surveyed while the I - 8 - W r,"' RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY largest complexes (33+ units) contained 66% of all units surveyed. A majority of the units were two and three bedroom units in large complexes. Table 1C NUMBER OF RENTAL HOUSING UNITS BY SIZE AND AGE OF STRUCTURE Age Eff IBR 2BR 3BR 4BR Total Pre 1940 31 35 13 5 0 64 1941-1970 110 477 742 58 0 1387 1971 21 341 1127 Total 513 13 ~12015 162 853 1882 576 13 3485 Table 1C shows the distribution of rental housing units surveyed according to the age of the structure. The structures built before 1940 contained only 2% of the units surveyed. These older units were, for the most part, large single family homes converted into three or more rental housing units. Forty-six percent of the units surveyed were two and three bedroom units contained in large complexes, the majority, of which, were constructed after 1940. - 9 - RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY VACANCY RATES Overall Vacancy Rate A total of 204 units were vacant at the time of the survey (first week of April, 1986). The overall vacancy rate was 5.7% for the Iowa City area as compared with 4.3% in 1984 and 1.6% in 1982. It appears that the "building boom" between 1982 and 1986, when approximately 2,400 new multi -family units were constructed in Iowa City and Coralville, alleviated some of the pressure for persons seeking rental housing. Vacancy Rate by Location TABLE 2A VACANCY RATE BY LOCATION - 1986, 1984 and 1982 Total Vacant 1986 1984 1982 Location Units Units % Vacant % Vacant % Vacant Iowa City within 1 mile of Pentacrest 997 22 2.2% 2.4% .3% Iowa City over 1 mile from Pentacrest 1655 80 4.8% 4.7% 2.2% Iowa City total 2652 102 3.8% 3.4% --- Coralville 946 105 11.1% 6.6% 3.2% Overall vacancy rate 3598 207 5.7% 4.3% 1.6% The vacancy rate by location of units is shown in Table 2A, which compares these vacancy rates with the rates from the 1984 and 1982 rental housing surveys. The greatest vacancy rate increase is shown in Coralville where there is a 11.15% vacancy rate compared to a 6.6% rate in 1984 and 3.2% in 1982. However, 59 of the 105 reported vacancies are in two large Coralville complexes. The lowest vacancy rate continues to be in the area closest to the Pentacrest (2.2%). This rate is well below the 5% rate considered desirable to provide a balance of adequate housing opportunities for tenants and provide a reasonable return for landlords. As in the 1984 and 1982 surveys, vacancy rates increase with distance from the center of Iowa City. The vacancy rates have nearly doubled in Coralville since 1984. For those persons willing to live a little farther from the center of Iowa City, housing choices have definitely increased since 1982. - 10 - A 3.1 slw, RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY Vacancy Rate by Number of Bedrooms TABLE 2B VACANCY RATE BY NUMBER OF BEDROOMS - 1986, 1984 AND 1982 Total Vacant 1986 1984 1982 Size of unit Units Units X Vacant % Vacant' % Vacant Efficiency 177 11 6.2% 2.2% .7X 1 Bedroom 915 60 6.6% 4.0% - 1.3% 2 Bedroom 1917 96 5.0% 5.0% 1.9% j 3 Bedroom 576 18 3.1% 3.0% 2.1% I The overall increase in vacancy rate is also seen for efficiency and one bedroom units. The vacancy rate for two and three bedroom units has remained stable. The 1984 Rental Housing Survey indicated that there had been a proportionately greater increase in the number of three bedroom units constructed between 1982 and 1984. Table lA demonstrates that 56% of all three bedroom units surveyed are located within one mile of the Pentacrest. It is likely that the newness and proximity of many three bedroom units to the Pentacrest have resulted in the comparatively small increase in their vacancy rate. I i Vacancy Rate by Age of Structure 'I TABLE 2C VACANCY RATE BY AGE OF STRUCTURE �{ Age of Total Units Vacant Units % Vacant Structure d Pre -1940 84 1 1.2% 1941-1970 1387 106 7.6% 1971 + 2015 81 4.0% The oldest rental housing units show the lowest vacancy rate (see Table 2C). Statistical analysis shows that this is not a valid observation because of the small number of units in the sample. The next lowest rate is shown by the newest units (built after 1971), with the structures built between 1941 and 1970 having the highest vacancy rate. n"rW r 1 A 3 A. 0 ti RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY Vacancy Rate by Complex Size TABLE 2D VACANCY RATE BY COMPLEX SIZE Complex Size Total Units Vacant Units % Vacant 3-10 Units 476 18 3.8% 11-32 Units 731 31 4.2% Over 32 Unita 2391 155 {' 6.5% Apartment complexes with 33 or more units (see Table 2D) show the greatest vacancy rate (6.5%) while the small complexes show the lowest vacancy rate (3.8%). However it appears that distance rather than complex size is the controlling factor, since most of the large apartment complexes are located more than one mile from the Pentacrest. It should be noted that 59 of the 204 reported vacancies occurred in just two large complexes in Coralville. A sample survey of 808 units, conducted in November, showed that there were 25 vacant units. The two Coralville apartment complexes which reported the 59 vacancies in April showed only 12 vacant units in November. .^N RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY .AND RENT SURVEY RENTS In order to obtain comparable figures for monthly rents, Utilities surveyors were careful to note on the figure were included in the rent charged by tsurvey form which he landlord. Each rent was ajute landlord includingdwateruandmsewereand heatnandhhoted by the ' There were some cases where t not fit into thhe rent charged by the landlord did is category, e.g, the landlord paid no utilities or paid for all the utilities. In those cases, the rent figure was adjusted using the utility allowance provided by the Iowa -Illinois Galland Electric Company and the City Nater Department (Refer to Methodology. ) Utility costs vary considerably according to the number of appliances, the degree of insulation and the habits of the tenants; however, few adjustments needed to be made since most of the landlords reported that they paid for the utilities except for electricity. Mean Customary Rent by Location TABLE 3A MEAN CUSTOMARY RENT BY LOCATION Within Unit SizeI Mile of Overall Pentacrest Efficiency range 1 Bedroom range 2 Bedroom range 3 Bedroom range $218 ($137-300) 291 ($142-460) 407 ($193-650) 546 ($130-870) $226 290 421 543 More than 1 Mile from Pentacrest $210 300 397 571 Coralville $204 278 381 499 In general, there is a correlation between the location of the units and the mean customary rent. Except for one and three in outlying areas bedroom units within one mile of the Pentacrest, rents are lower . The higher rents for three bedroom units more than one mile from the Pentacrest are most likely because they are in newer structures. - 13 - X31 RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY Mean Customary Rent by Age of Structure TABLE 3B MEAN CUSTOMARY RENT BY AGE OF STRUCTURE Unit Size Overall Pre -1940 1941-1970 1971+ Efficiency $218 4211 $205 $205 1 Bedroom 291 248 282 316 2 Bedroom 407 374 382 421 3 Bedroom 546 433 538 561 Table 3B shows that units in structures constructed since 1971 are ta for the most expensive to rent. Rental theastructures built sample. Mean Customary Rent by Complex Size Mean Customary Rents 33+ units Unit Size Overall 3-10 units 11-32 units Efficiency $218 $217 4208 $232 ] Bedroom 291 , 264 316 320 2 Bedroom 407 392 411 421 3 Bedroom 546 509 603 576 The mean customary rent in the smallest complexes (3-10 units) is less than the overall mean, whereas units in larger complexes (11-32 and 33+) cost more. These results can be correlated with the age of the structure since most small complexes are older single family conversions. Most of the larger complexes are relatively to construct, and have o amenities such�ocostly asswimmingPools, laundry facilities, new-site appliances and garages. - 14 - RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY Mean Customary Rent for Vacant Units TABLE 3D MEAN CUSTOMARY RENT FOR ALL UNITS AND VACANT UNITS Mean CustomaryRents Efficiency IBR All Units 2BR 3BR $218 f291 Vacant Unite $407 $546 226 293 % difference 373 538 in rent +4% +1% There is no clear correlation between vacanaiee and the mean customary rent as shown in Table 3D. Whereas the mean customary rent rent for vacant units is higher than the overall mean customary droom rent isrlowereforoies and one two and threeabedroomnunita. Differencesmean m- rent range from a 4% increase for vacant efficiencies to an 8% decrease in rent for vacant two bedroom unite. The price of the unit does not seem to determine the vacane Change in Mean Rents from 1984 to 1986 y rate. TABLE 3E CHANGES IN MEAN RENTS COMPARED TO CONSUMER PRICE INDEX Consumer Priceex Mean Customary Rents (Renter, residential) Eff April 1984 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 246.40 $214 $282 $399 April 1986 $531 277 90 218 291 407 546 % change +13% +2.0% +3.0% +2.0% +3.0% A comparison of the mean customary rents for 1984 and 1986 is shown in Table 3E. Mean rents are similar when comparing 1984 and 1986 figures. It appears that rents charged b have remained stable in the area since 1984• y the landlords demonstrates that the Consumer Price ; however Table 3E costa t the U.S. Index for rental housing Rents in Iowa Cit rose 13% between April, 1984 and April, 1986. increase. For exam leve not followed this general 1984, would need to rent for unit, renting for national price the national inflationary rate319�month in 1986sto2keenth in p pace with At the time of the April survey, an attempt was also made to determine if landlords plan to increase, decreaseor maintain the rents at the current level for leases for the 1986-1987 academic year. Insufficient data were obtained for analysis; however, several landlords indicated that they did not plan to increase rents this year. - 15 - P7 41 RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY A follow-up sample survey in November, 1986 showed little overall change in the amount of rents charged in April. of the 608 rental units surveyed in November, 271 units experienced rent increases, ranging from $5 to $20 per unit; rents for 329 units surveyed remained the same; and 208 units experienced rent decreases, ranging from $15 to $40. 288 of the rental units surveyed were contained in one large complex. In this complex, 144 of the units had rent increases and 144 units had rent decreases. - 16 r RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY i CONCLUSION Overall, the rental housing supply in Iowa City appears to be } adequate and provides a healthy market. Other studies will be needed to determine whether there is an adequate number of affordable rental units for the Iowa City area population. f 17 _ a3� I RENTAL HOUSING VACANCY AND RENT SURVEY APPENDIX Monthly Utilit jk( Services y Allowances for Gas, Electric, Water a f nd Server � d � ` F Efficient � y 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Gas 11 3 Bedroom i 14 �. Electricity 13 18 27 19 27 Water/Sewerq 33 5 10 12 The gas and electric rates were derived from figures obtained from a 1985 Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company survey of various sized apartment complexes and an informal survey landlords contacted. Water and sewer rates were taken from a review of an annual average billing for the City s f of the units, Public housing y! I d i i .gz. ;3l 1988 IOWA CITY RENTAL HOUSING SURVEY �y DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Date: Circle One Name of Complex: Address: (1) (2) (3) Owner/Manager: Phone: Information Source: Owner Manager Tenant Size of Unit: Efficiency 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR+ Total Size of Complex No. df Units: No. Vacant Units: Monthly Rent: (unfurnished) _ Date current rent established (approx.): Age of Structure(s): Before 1940 _ 1941-70 _ 1971 on Items included in rent Yes No Location: 1 = Within 1 m. of Pentacrest 2 = More than 1 m. from Pentacrest Heat 3 = Coralville Size of Complex: 1 = 3-10 units 2 = 11-32 units Gas 3 -over 32 units Electricity Water/Sewer _ ki Surveyor: Customary rent (base rent + heat and hot water) al RENTAL HOUSING SURVEY UPDATE NOVEMBER 1, 1986 rens o roper y on ac erson i �Phone um er { i Information 1-bdrm. 2-bdrm. 3-bdrm. 4-bdrm. TOTAL of rental units of rental units currently vacant (Nov. 1 1986) Rent charged in April, 1986 Rent charged November 1, 1986 I Location - Within one mile of the Pentacrest More than one mile from the Pentacrest iCoralville i i Please complete this form and return to Mary Nugent, Department of Planning and Program Development, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, by Novem- ber 14, 1986. i •.,5•, A31. Bir i SOUTHEAST IOWA MUNICIPAL, • PRESIDENT MICHAEL KATTCHEE .V,vor of Cora&dle • VICE PRESIDENT DICK WALTMAN ,Voeorof,Slurradne • DIRECTORS- LEROY PETERSON Counedmember ofOtkaloora JERRY RIGOON Council ..ember of Burlingron JOAN MATTINGLY Couneilmember of Centerville THOMAS HART Mayor ofDarenporr • INIMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT C. A. WILLIAMS, JR. .warnr ofNeu- London • SECRETARY -TREASURER e MARTIN E. GAMES Clerk ofCenrerville 110EIVEDr=9 41987 SOUTHEAST IOWA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE Box 578 • CENTERVILLE, IOWA 52544 ATTENTION: ALL CITY OFFICALS IN SOUTHEAST IOWA The February 1987 meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League will be held in Oskaloosa on Wednesday, February 18,1987. WHERE: The Stonehenge Restaurant (Highway 1163 North) SOCIAL HOUR: 5:30 P.M. DINNER: 6:30 P.M. (Cost -$9.00) PROGRAM: 7:15 P.M. ., With the legislature now in session, the meeting is most timely and meaningful for Mucicipal Officers. Roger Nowadzky, Legislative Counsel for the League of Iowa Municipalities, will give an'update on legislative issues relating to Iowa cities. State Representative Dan Jay of Centerville, Chairman ; of the House Judiciary Committee has been invited to address the membership concerning the liability insurancll issue. All area legislators have received an invitation t� attend the meeting, I William Penn College -Geology instructor M. Patrick McAdams will give a short presentation on the 1st Annual Geological Conference concerning abandoned underground coal mines to -be held at William Penn College on May 1,1987. ALTHOUGH YOUR CITY IS URGED TO JOIN OUR ORGINIZATION, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND. WE WELCOME ALL CITY OFFICALS, ELECTED OR APPOINTED, TO COME AND SHARE AN INFORMATIVE FEW HOURS. S/i�n/�cerely, Martin E. Games Secretary/Treasurer To facilitate planning, please fill out and mail (or telephone) by February 16th, your reservations to help provide a meal count. Send Reservations To: City of Oskaloosa City Hall - Box 1010 Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577 Phone: 515-673-9431 Name of City or Associate Member Number of Reservations 43"4% Iowa City, Ames housing costs tower above other Iowa cities By Dale Kueter Garens neo venter Move over Coach Tom Davis and University of Iowa cogen. Basketball Isn't the only thing ranked high in Iowa City. Housing costa In Iowa City have always been higher than most other Iowa cities, but a new cost -of -living report shows such costs in Iowa City — and In Ames, too — are 31 percent above the national average. The American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association reports the cost of a two-bedroom, unfurnished apartment — excluding all utilities but water — is $410 a month in Iowa City; $394 In Ames. The price of a new, 1,8O0•square•foot house, with brick exterior, built-ins and finished lower level among the specifications, is $122,500 1n Iowa City and $120,000 In Ames, the report says. Those prices not only exceed those in most other Midwestern cities, but those In most Midwest college communities (see chart). "I don't see that there Is any rip• off involved here," said Robert Hibbs, president of the Iowa City Area Apartment Association. Hibbs said there are two main reasons for high apartment rental costs. "Housing code enforcement has eliminated the lower end of the market, and urban renewal has eliminated some or the older apart• ment units," said Hibbs. "Iowa City In the last 10 years," Hibbs continued, "has been through the most strenuous code enforce• ment ot'any city in the Midwest. Many units that are rented in other Iowa communities have been elimi• Wed from the market In Iowa City. "And with urban renewal many of the older units, which tend to be less expensive, have been replaced with new units that have to meet the new codes." Hibbs said at least a third of the apartment units In Iowa City have been built In the last decade. Because or housing code require. ments, Hibbs said the quality of apartment units "is at least that percentage (31) higher than in other Iowa cities." But apartment rent Increases In Iowa City are being tempered, Hibbs said, by low Inflation and the supply -demand situation. University enrollment has peaked. Five years ago, hq said, the vacancy rate was less than I percent. Now it's 3 percent to 5 percent, "and as high as 10 percent in Coralville." . Housing costs in college towns &Z Monthly out Not Iowa city Ames Bloomington, Ind. Boulder, Colo. Columbia, Mo. Columbus, Ohio Lansing, Mich. Lincoln, Neb. Manhattan, Kan. St. Paul, Minn. Veneilllon, S.D. Source: American Chamber searchers Association Perhaps even more surprising in the Chamber report, which includes 260 U.S. cities, Is the cost of a new single-family house In Iowa City. The figures also surprised Boyd Crosby, president of the Home Builders Association of Iowa City. Of the 42 cities listed In Iowa and surrounding stales, none has higher new home prices than Iowa City or Ames. The same house on the same• sired lot, according to the report, costs $94,200 In Cedar Rapids; $80,500 in the Quad -Cities; $95,920 In St. Paul; $87,828 In Kansas City; $85,510 In St. [,cuts; $81,000 In Omaha; and $110,000 In Oshkosh, Wis. "I don't know. I Just don't know," responded Crosby when asked why the Iowa City price would be $28,300 more than In Cedar Rapids, a city not noted for low new -house prices. "Land costs and development costs, regulations, are more costly here," said Crosby. '"fire land Is expensive and the city has these fancy subdivision requirements. And taxes on land. College towns don't have the Industrial lax base other cities have, and that shifts more of the costs for public services to homeowners." Karr 14orwe Cad $410 $122,500 $394 $120,000 $3S9 $70,433 $492 $119,800 $319 $75,840 $356 $83,200 $450 $90,000 $332 $88.600 $328 $76,450 $469 $95,920 $260 872,000 of Commerce Re. Crosby said building materials are also slightly higher in Iowa City, "but I can't explain that kind of difference ($20,000 plus). We need to examine this because it doesn't look good when the Chamber is trying to attract new business to Iowa City." Sue Jebson, coordinator for the University's Housing Clearinghouse, said 57 percent of the students live In apartment units: "I guess supply and demand has a great deal to do with the cost," she said. '"there are definitely vacancies now," Jebson said. "But there are still apartments being built, espe• cially closer in. It's kind of strange. To me, you would think prices would be going down since supply Is going up, but I haven't seen that." Mostly because of higher housing. Iowa City's overall cost -of -living Index as of the third quarter of 1986 was listed at 107.6, with 100 being the national average. The report does not measure Inflation, but the relative price position of the 260 rifles. Ames' all•items Index was report• ed at 107.8. Ames was listed as having the highest transportation costs, but the lowest grocery prices. (See chart for all Iowa titles in the study.) As might be expected, Alaska cities had the highest overall cost of living, headed by Juneau with en Index of 144.9, lowest all items Index was 88.3 for Cleveland, Tenn. 4%1 ✓.t' al Price indexes for 9 Iowa cities City All Items Groceries Housing Utilities Trans. Health Misc. Ames Cedar Rapids 107.8 92.1 99.9 97.7 131.2 104.9 100.8 95.3 116.0 104.3 99.3 Clarinda 90.1 100.0 72.0 108.9 95.8 95.7 87.6 70.1 101.8 Council Bluffs Fort Dodge 97.5 96.7 82.0 101.0 114.0 99.0 96,7 100.4 Iowa City 92.8 97.6 107.6 97.6 82.2 131.3 90.0 93.9 109.6 79.5 103.7 98.3 94.7 Marshalltown Mason City 92.2 94.0 78.8 . 110.7 96.8 86.1 104.6 93.8 Sioux City 98.3 93.1 96.8 95.4 97.1 91.3 99.5 102.8 108.0 92.9 101.3 98.8 91.5 98.3 Chart compares prices in nine Iowa cities included in survey conducted by American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association. The index does not measure Inflation, but relative prices in communities, with 100 the national average for 260 participating cities. The survey Is for the third quarter of 1986. X33 CITY CLERK :.5' McYCr anC ne^Der: cf the City 'Dune ll: The Ar; is Selection COIiTi:itee Or, behalf Soard 0- Supervisor; extend, of the Johns -,n County _ rc tO You and your lnllt32 or. tc• attenC a CcIebraiioruof "The River" and opublicyaran L The i•"Pe-us behind planning this event was to provide our count Dou etion of ;4s. W' rick s Y whim it was selected. 41e re-+ hculpture and the process by educaeducational Es se', Of d, the is presents an excellent Dcljtics of our county work. The Of Supervisors has sUDoorte'd our creat i0❑ O. two V1 deo othtabes: one addresses the issue of art and the comunity, and the Tne,e ClOcu entsWrthe creative process behind this specific DieCe. r thin this pjece strong syrboIisn of our tomauni;y's 'orY, present and hopes for the future. WE hope the reside n" 0' our county wi',l es with tfutu of Pub! -'.c ar; and share wjth US Our pride over this prir c.ject.west p1pCr piea;e D:;; c"': -e; ;rr," letter and enclosed DreSS rE'ea;=r eVE hope tC ;r_ v0ur connuniiV repre;cr--d di YJU tr, Tnan1 vod. anC Th=.'r + - _ . ..._ �%onr .Lee ,?3f i JOHNSD DR -- P.. J:nuary _'1. Tne Johnson County ;r; -5t Select,r .0 -..:e= on benalf of the Johnson Courcy B_:ard 0; Supervisors invites you to spend an afternoor. by "The. R-ve•'• Ir- :elebratior with the artist, Shirley 'w Vrick, Sur.cay, February EOlt .v PuijC,— South Duouque Str„ Iowa [it, 1ph'a To be shown: vli e0taoe about ar ar;work's involver'3nt "s commur.itV. v.Da,;aD- and slide; of the work's creat'on and install.a;icn. REI a h;tb"yraD^S, ing:and drawings. Brochures and oosters of the work w'1' De available. Alf City of Iowa City MEMORAiVDUM = Date: January 30, 1987 To: Terrence L. Timmins, City Attorney From: Richard J. Boyle, First Assistant City Attorney f4�U Re: Planning and Zoning Matters " 77 Historic preservation Over la Zoning Comiission p&Z Zone. I have in the past told the Planning and the case of the President as City zoning may apply to University P&Z excluded it without comment. the Historic Preservation Cmmission and members did not wish to include the President's House, and I believe that was However, there was some indication that P&Z based upon the belief that the University would not do anything to destroy or substantially alter its appearance. That is, par- ticularlated interest in regulating something that ash probably to be no onin anyway. Indeed, some P&Z members wanted to include a provision in the zoning overlay ordinance automaticall Y Pretty well regu- j ately east of the President's House if they dare acquired the two properties University. immedi- Apparently, long-range University plans call for converting?e, University. into a parking lot. However, I told the P&Z members that automatic rezoning would not be legal. properties Streb rezone South Industrial Park/Air ort Overla Zone. There is a request to rezone the Park from I-1 to CI -I. uses including, 9 CI -1 zoning would permit a wider range of portion of the Parkrolies others, thesAirpo is and Clear meeting halls. However, a high density uses, including restaurants. (OCL.) zone, which prohibits authorize a wider range of uses without changingfthe tOCL lof imitations. be to IAs I understand your Concern, it is that an owner might claim a taking be- cause the OCL zone regulations (Code of Ordinances Sec. 4-74(d)(3)) would narrow the range of allowable uses under the CI -1 zone. i The short answer is that, regardless of the OCL regulations, nothing will have been taken because the I-1 regulations do not allow those high density uses, and the rezoning will not change that. Moreover, takings do not occur unless land owners are denied all reasonable I use of their properties. A ins V. Tiburon, 447 U.S. 255, 260, 100 S. Ct. 2138, 2141, 65 L. Ed. 2d �TT Hamilton Bank, U.S. , 105 amson Coj Regional Plannin V. I u owner o any property Tiie�is now used, for exampletl as al warehouse f would have difficulty showing a taking since an existing use is considered to be a reasonable economic use. Penn Central Trans . Co. v. 436 U.S. 104, 98 S. Ct. 2646, 5 Cit of New York, an existing use, an owner has not been denied all reasonable use of the Property. o is, n ere is 071 2 cameShould point out everytcthe e,OCL re Mationdless s the going underlyingt situation effect no different than others around the9air9ort have essentially the height limitations lying zoning, so this ous impact than the use9limitat onshe airport probably In my opinion, the Y will have a more seri- /Sp l i F t I t t P c' (gg(/ QkA i 1: V I 0731