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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 19, 1987
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: University of Iowa Sewer Bill
The attached correspondence was directed to the University's accounting
office. It is self-explanatory. In effect, the University's partial pay-
ments have been credited to their accounts, based upon the attached. Instead
of November 30, we would notify them of their statement being in arrears on
December 11.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CMC CENTER 410 E WASE NGTON ST IOWA CITY. C�� A 52240 (3 10, 3,56_scoc
November 18, 1987
Garry 6. Bleckwenn, Chief Accountant
The University of Iowa
Business Office
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Dear Mr. Bleckwenn:
The City of Iowa City has a standard policy for application of receipts on
accounts with outstanding balances. This application automatically ap-
plies all payments to the charges on past due amounts before credit is
applied to current billed amounts. Your payment for Account 1201-725-00
was credited as follows:
Bill Date Amount Paid
Payment Date
Oct. 14, 1987 $110,114.09 Nov. 18, 1987
Nov. 11, 1987 22 9885 MTL30 Nov. 18, 1987
Total Receipt -- 1 ---_--
If the November billing is not paid within 30 days of the November 11,
1987, billing date, collection procedures allow the transfer of the bal-
ance to another account and/or discontinuance of service. Notification of
the action to be taken by the City would be mailed to you on December 11,
1987.
Please contact me if you have any questions concerning this transaction.
Sincerely, /
fa -r e X1c.,c1r,I.-I
Nancy Heaton
City Treasurer
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cc: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance
LTephen J. Atkins, City Manager
Susan M. Phillips, Vice -President for Finance
and University Services
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TRANSACTION!: U 1.119.300
CASHIER INITIALS. CA
ACCOL04T NO. AMOUNT
201 725 00 22.!63.30
TOTAL RECEIPTS: 22.985.30
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TRANSAC-:ONLY: U
:ASHLER INITIALS: CA
ACCOUNT NO. AMOLW
201 725 00 110.174.09
TOTAL RECEIPTS: 110.174,09
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I:TILITY RECEIPT
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RECEIPT DATE: 18-NOV-87
CASH RECEIVED: .00
FIRST CHECK:
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SECOND CHECK:
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THIRD CHECK:
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FOURTH CHECK:
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TOTAL CHECKS:
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TOTAL COLLECTED:
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CHANGE DUE:
-22.985.30
UTILITY RECEIPT
VOID:
RECEIPT DATE: 13 -HCV -87
CASH RECEIVED: .00
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THiRD CHECK:
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133.159.39
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 19, 1987
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: University of Iowa Sewer Service Agreement
In that I suspect you may be questioned about the existing contractual rela-
tionship between the City and the University, enclosed is a copy of the
contract.
I would like to call your attention to several points in the contract.
Page 2 - point 2. Please note that the University has indicated that the
contract has expired. You will note the language is specific in this para-
graph whereby the contract will continue in full force until there is "an
agreement by both parties as to the revised contract terms." We have agreed
to negotiate, except rates.
Page 2 - point 3. The language in this paragraph is very clear and you will
note that it states "The University will pay the same rate for collection and
treatment of sewage as the rate charged to any other customer for standard
domestic sewage." The effect of this statement is that everybody pays the
same.
Page 3 - point 5. The University has indicated that they feel that the
overall system improvement and expansion is of no direct benefit to them and
that the desire to proceed with a new plant and neighborhood improvements
should not be their responsibility. However, we would argue that the growth
of the University has posed increased demands on the north plant and there-
fore forced the City into not only the north plant improvements, but the
construction of new interceptor and a south plant.
You will also note in this paragraph that "capital improvements projects may
be required during the term of this modification for essential improvements
in the system in the collection and treatment and sewage." They have indi-
cated that .they recognize the need for system improvements and have agreed
that in the instances when such improvements are incorporated into the normal
sewage rate structure, the University will pay its portion of the capital
costs and the rate charged all customers for standard domestic sewage." This
is exactly what we are doing now. If "capital improvement costs are funded
from sources other than the sewage system revenue, (federal, property tax,
etc.)" the University has indicated that by mutual agreement we would pursue
arbitration. We have funded all of our improvemen s directly from our sewage
rate charges and therefore the University has no right to exercise the arbi-
tration component of this agreement. All other components of the agreement
represent service delivery.
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Enclosure
cc: City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 77-196
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY AND P34ENDMENT TO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA.CITY AND THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CONCERNING SEWER SERVICES
PROVIDED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa have an existing
contract concerning sewer services provided to the University and
the amount of consideration paid by the University to the City, and
WHEREAS, it is mutually agreed among and between the City and the University
of Iowa that the existing contract be amended to reflect present
practices and costs, and
WHEREAS, the City staff has negotiated an amendment to the contract, a
copy of which is attached to this resolution and by this reference
made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Iowa
City, that the Mayor be authorized to execute and City Clerk to
certify the attached amendment to the contract between the City and
the University of Iowa.
It was moved by Selzer and seconded by deProsse
that the Resolution as read be accepted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT:
x Balmer
X
deProsse
X
Foster ,
x Neuhauser
X
Perret
x
Selzer
x Vevera
Passed and approved this 14th day of June + 1977
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ATTEST: C 1
CITY C ERK t
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MODIFICATION NO, l `
CONTRACT FOR
OF SEWER JOINT CONSTRUND CTION AUSE
OFACILITIES BY CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
This Modification No. 1 to Contract for Joint Construction and Use
Of Sewer Facilities by City of Iowa City and State University of Iowa,
day
March 11, 1966, (hereinafter called
-� day of CONTRACT) Is entered into this
1977, by and between the
of Regents for the use and benefit Iowa State Board
of the State University of Iowa,
hereinafter referred to as the „
iBRVERSITYrr, and the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, hereinafter referred to as the
CSTy,n
AREAS, the University and the City have previously
construction of a joined in the
sewage disposal plant, a southwest interceptor sewer
and a sewage lift station, and have executed a CONTRACT for the use of the
same and connection thereto of the sewers of the University and an easement
for the location of said lift station, and said CONTRACT
and effect; a copy of which !a attached hereto; and ie now in Force
WHEREAS, said CONTRACT dated March 11, 1966 had merged into it an ng Collection
City will charge the
Agreement dated March 13, 19640 entitled "Agreement Concerni
and Treatment of Sewagerr which provided that the
University a sever service fee based on a percentage of the established
City water rates for the quantity of eater used; and
WH REAS, City Ordinance No. 75-2774 includes a pr
effective on Auguswieion which became
t 1, 1976, changing the basis of determining sewer service
Fee from a percentage of established water rates to s flat rate for the
quantity of water consumed, that rate being 27C per hundred cubic feet of
water used.
NO, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows;
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1. That the Agreement dated March 13, 1964, entitled "Agreement
Concerning Collection and Treatment of Sewage" is cancelled in its entirety
and is replaced by the terms of this Modification No. 1 to CONTRACT,
2. That the term of this Modification Shall be for a period of
seven (7) years beginning August 1, 1976, and ending July 31, 1983. Upon
180 days written notice prior to the expiration date either party may
indicate its desire to renegotiate the terms of this Modification. They
taus oi'tYla MMlfieatiar.eill'•ceatiaw-until there. la>an agrsaawant bye
both Pesios_os to the revised contract terry,
3. 1IM-Clty±r111':ebarp .tad the University rill`pay tha ansa rate f
Eor zolyeetioq;?aod•trsa"t:•of-Sewage as the"rate,cbarpd•to Saye! :41
cwto sezfornagadard.danaatic swais8 It is in tbi:aatnt:_of thIkj@
Eiodilioatioq,194t'.all;ewtS'.of:the City systes for the Collection-arAl
tv"t"Ot of.aewage, operatio89.maintenance and capital costa, will'be q
peid-for'by:all�users,'Including the University,.at a pro rata share based
UPae'vatar.cen4u1'tIO4 In computing the charge to the University, the
water flow will be determined by; a) actual water meter readings for
University-ovned buildings supplied by City water, and b) the total amount
of water meter readings at University -owned buildings supplied by University
water.
In lieu of water consumption, the University may measure actual sewage
flows. Actual sewage flows, if used, shall be metered by devices agreed
upon by the University and the City. Such devices shall be placed at
locations mutually agreeable. In the event of a failure to agree upon
methods and locations of sewage flow metering, water consumption as described
above shall be used for calculating charges.
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4, periodically the City will cause rate studies to be undertaken
for the system. If there are changes in the rates, the City will give
30 days notice in writing to the University.
5. Capital improvements project,/ may be required during the term
of this Modification for essential improvements in the system for the
collection and treatment of sewage. Ordinarily capital costs of those
projects will be incorporated into the normal sewage rate structure. Ind
those instances when such improssments are incorporated Into the normal ]
sewage rats structure, the University will pay its portion of the capital
costs in the rate charged all customers for standard domestic sewage.]
in those instances when capital improvement. Coate are funded frool
sources othet than sewage systme'revenues, the shun of, those costs to be
paid,by•the Universityis. to: be determined by mutual'agresseemt betrsen,:fl
the parties heretod In the event of failure to agree, within 4 months of
initiation of discussion, upon the share of such capital coats to be paid
by the University, either party may request that the amount will be
determined by a third party selected by the parties to this Modification.
Binding arbitration shall be completed within 2 months after request for
arbitration by either party.
6. That the entire sewage collection system and disposal plant of
the City of Iowa City shall be open and available at all times to the
University for use as a sewage disposal study laboratory, that facilities
will be provided at the site disposal study laboratory, that facilities
will be provided at the site of the plant consisting of all physical
facilities of the said plant including access by key for all authorized
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representatives, and at least 2 acres in extent of ground upon which the
University shall have a perpetual license to place experimental basins,
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fixtures or buildings as may
filters, tanks and other such equipment,
appear suitable or desirable to the Engineering faculty of the University
for the furtherance of the study of purification of sewage or its treat-
ment by chemical processes or otherwise, and that such license, rights
and privileges shall be so exercised by the University as to avoid
committing any nuisance or offensive condition unsuited to the locality
or neighborhood.
contract for Construction and Use of
7. In all other respects the
Sewer Facilities by the City of Iowa City and the State University of
Iowa shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect. royal
8. This Modification shall be effective upon adoption or app
by the City of Iowa City and the State Board of Regents.
City of Iowa City, Iowa
BY:�-Y �M
Mayor PR
ATTEST:
,;pry c�EKK
State University of Iowa
BY:
4usis Maneg r
State Board of Regents
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 11, 1981
To: City Council
From: Assistant City Manager
Re: Article in Public Magazine?
Attached is a copy of an article which appears in the November
Of Public Works magazine. It points out the obvious benefits of rustproissue
ofing
in a main enance of our fleet.
In the original draft, Terry Reynolds had deleted all references to specific
the brand names, However, the editor apparently saw fit to insert this back into
first
not onlyusParagraph
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rttreatment, but f the second ealso nrustproof ng offeredtby the various
dealers from whom we purchase vehicles.
Regardless of the type of rustproofing used, I think the article, along with
the interest of public Works magazine in reporting on our program, illus-
trates one of the very pose ive and cost-effective aspects of our
Preventive
maintenance efforts in the Equipment Maintenance Division,
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PUBLIC WORKSJar Nor. IN7
TERM REYNOLDS
Iowa ary, toarrtw�'
' O� city is located in the middle of
includes much s'�Rwt Belt," whidt
Creat Lakes regi the Midwest, the
eastern c Bron, the Northeast
Canadian oasts. areas, and several
Federal,tPro rotes. In
ate(hese areas,
roadrnaintena' sew de provincial
13 million tons cof e soh and p nearly
dencinrYtepne on roads each winter
ein
lements,, OnlyIn the m otimes f'rnny de amount
the combination of a
nut prevention system, a Preventive
maintenance program, and systema-
tic vehicle replacement has enabled
us to extend the Ii
cies, re of our fleet vehi•
15 Since I have worked for the city for
years and have been equipment
superintendent for the past six years,
trivet es and
d its devazlatIng effect on vehi•
been a major concern, hry
responsibilities include the mainte-
nance of all motor vehicles In the Iowa
for may t. LJce artYone responsible
tend the liffe of8 (leets, I want to ex.
repair costs, the vehicles, minimize
rosion d Prevent premature car.
value. a�8e. and Increase resale
oveTr s is of280 easy
since the city owns
light., medium- automobiles,
.+utter , and heavy-duty Y•dut
'Orsi trallersi buttons equipment; Ina
special equipment, and Off-road and
fission � ssor started using pro.
1978 prevention servi
because of severe rust ce in
with equlpment — Problems
used before to prevent nothing. Man been
Reels do their own nr Man city
cause can turney think it is cheaper, II
out
long run more costly in the
The main corrosion areas for cars
tenderhwell$ are rocker Panels and
it Is rock e�' For heavy.duh, trucks,
er Panels and Interior !loot.
winteer to plow . 77je sit K we used m the b
is had s
get underneath tuxlemealhby workers.
rkers. Ilnwould b
through the floorboards au and rust m
aluminum Patch them, we would take used P
sign blanks. Cul out s see•
non• here .heut t on the floor over the
note w
rt was a wt through.
We would anchor it with sheet metal
B tar. Thu at the outside with roof.
ba+ld•aid Ireahowever, was strictly a
mint. Now, thanks
makrte nce vention and to
Pro a Preventive
are no longer gang through the floor•
Ruit Pravantlon
We ration nutproofm
ban
C CO rPow vehicles roY, Michigan orrrlow
alYs reputation
it, andetion, experientteava8-
in guarantee. The dealer
away, offered
us Iowa, about 30 miles
red e. a fivo-year warranty
on most vehicles.
Prevention that an effective rust
system is crucial.
pitfalls d rust prevention avods the
tionmethods associated with other applies.
may receive an un treated areas
rstproofin uneven coating of
prevention9 material. Effective rust
ciarrs, relies on trained techni.
sPeciallY•desi tooling,
staan
ndardized PeeJcations to ensure
Of vehicle t application regardless
in a nual maintenp our dealer has an an -
keep lows Cartce program that helps
condition. Ourys vehicles in Prime
widr the vehicles are on file
Perso dealer and each year dealer
Ih se shalt were wash and inspect
Year before. Areas the
sprayed. V as needut8 it are re.
Panded signs of corrosion or. ex•
are treated
are found, the areas
eased with a rust eliminator that
converts h(dden rust into a protective
coating.
oat ert
But rust Prevention is only pari of
our success story; oar Preventive
ly pao
maintenance program is the other
half
PrM'antiva Ml/ntananca
In 1978, we took a good look at our
fleet we ntenance system and de•
tided
problems n an were aemergency rff,with t0O many
oNy. So . reviewed unicipal
fleet in
programs rpo(
Chicago, Los Angeles, New York
City, Kansas City, and big w York
Ree like UPS,trucking
mai.int we i terested In a Preventive
able us to Program that would en•
correct themnUeipate problems and
Although we before they occurred.
lindfolded, rhetarled out virtually
once Preventive mafnte•
een refmadram we have now has
Oct our I. over aboutnineyears to
rposes.
equiremenu and serve our
u
Usually, manufacturers or fleets
r nu eage parameters• but our pre. /
s
an wmna, aerteu roar proraeuon ntduttaa loeanon of an ane-, araaa.
ventive maintenance program is
based on a time cycle (mileage in a
given amount of lime) and on the vehi-
cle's past history. The longevity of
vehicles varies, although we operate
on a 65,000 -mile cycle premise. Police
can have a relatively short cycle— 12
to 24 months hard city driving of
60,000 to 65,000 miles with stop -and -go
conditions equals about 90,000 miles.
Some cars last longer— up to 90.000
miles — due to a lot of highway driv.
ing.
We have found that the average
vehicle life, depending on miles. is 5 to
10 years for vehicles, 15 to 20 years for
special equipment, and 15 to 18 years
for buses.
In our program, we contact the vehi.
cle user and set up an appointment
during the evening hours. We process
the vehicles Monday through Friday.
9 p.m. to Il p.m. At that time of the
day there are few if any other pres-
sures so we can concentrate solely on
preventive maintenance. Except for
emergencies, that is the only kind of
work we do during that period of the
day.
The vehicles receive a complete
bumper -to -bumper inspection. We
have strict quality control— we either
repair, replace, orhold the vehicle for
service. If a minor repair is needed,
the two people on the night shift do it.
If the repair is major, the vehicle is
held for the next day's shift.
We'use a checklist that consists of
five basic parts for various vehicles:
transit buses, automobiles and light
trucks, heavy-duty trucks, refuse
trucks, and miscellaneous vehicles
such as air compressors, road rollers,
and off-road equipment.
After their life cycle is completed.
we either trade in vehicles to the
dealer, advertise them or auction
them to the public, or, in the case of
Police cars, sell them to a wholesaler.
Even our rust prevention dealer says
that our vehicles look unusually clean
and arc in excellent condition.
Result
Our rust prevention and preventive
maintenance programs have saved us
money and reduced wear and tear on
our vehicles. This combination has
extended the life cycle of our heavy-
duty trucks from 6 to 7 years to a
minimum of 10 years, which is when
they are evaluated. For example, a
heavy-duty dump truck now costs
595.000 to put on the road with a total
life expectancy of about 10 years.
With depreciation at $9.500/year ver-
sus 55,000/year, we can save the dif.
ference between a 10- and a 7 -year
cycle— about $1,500/year or a total of
$4.500. Obviously, repairs will lower
that 54.500 figure.
Another benefit that goes hand -in.
hand with preventive maintenance is
our replacement program. Money is
set aside each fiscal year to purchase
equipment so we have both cen.
tralized procurement and mainte.
nance. This process was unusual a
few years ago, but has now become
common.
These three areas: a reliable sys.
tem of rust prevention with annual
maintenance, a consistent preventive
maintenance program, and a cen-
tralized replacement program have
improved our bottom line. Rust pre-
vention and a good preventive
maintenance program is the best pos.
sible marriage. With rust prevention,
you buy insurance, and a preventive
maintenance program is a cost-saving
factor.
Our vehicles are in a lot better
shape than they were ten years ago.
And ten-year old city vehicles in good
shape demonstrate to taxpayers that
we are doing the best possible job.
With results like this, we cannot af.
ford not to use the best services and
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CITY OF
CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1987
OWA
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
CITY
(319) 356-5000
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILORS
FROM: PHYLLIS ALEXANDER, CIVIL RIGHTS COORDINATOR
DALE E, HELLING, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGE
RE: PARTICIPATION IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS ADVISORY EXPERT SYSTEM
For the past year the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, with the assistance of a grant from the Iowa
Lawyers Trust Account Program, has been developing a Civil Rights Advisory Expert System.
This Is computer software designed to assist those Involved in civil rights enforcement with
analy2ing and obtaining legal Information on cases that are being Investigated. The software
also provides personnel with an automated tool that assists in making decisions about cases.
The Iowa City Human Rights Commission, because of the existence of professional staff and the
volume of our case processing, is one of ten local Iowa human rights agencies selected to
receive this computer software. Because of funding from another IOLTA grant, we will also
recelve the necessary computer hardware.
Specifically, the Civil Rights Division has already received a Macintosh Plus System, a
Macintosh Hard Disk, and an Imagewriter II Printer. In the near future we will receive the
Civil Rights Advisory Expert System Software. And beginning December 10, 1987, the Civil
Rights Coordinator, will receive 20 hours of computer training.
The cost to the city Includes $550.00 to defray the cost of a site license, and approximately
$200.00 per year for a maintenance contract, The funds to cover these costs are available from
federal money we have received as part of our ongoing participation In the HUD Type I grant.
The Expert System, as developed, is a first In the nation and we are very pleased to have the
opportunity to participate in a program that Is certain to enhance and bring recognition to
Iowa's civil rights enforcement network.
RECIIVEDNOV 191987
WILL J. HAYEK (14195.1082)
JOHN W. HAYEK
C. PETER HAYEK
C. JOSEPH HOLLAND
JAMES C. LAREW
DAVID E. BROWN
HAYEK, HAYEK, HAYEK & HOLLAND
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
BREMER BUILDING
120% EAST WASHINGTON STREET
IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240.35741
November 17, 1987
Iowa City Council
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Joseph W. Grant v. Robert Farnsworth, et al.
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council Members:
I am pleased to report that our motion for allowance of
attorneys fees in the above lawsuit has been sustained (see
enclosed order). A judgment against the plaintiff, Joseph
Grant, for attorneys fees, in the amount Of $8,273.17, has
been ordered. i
Of that amountthe City will be entitled to
reimbursement from Mr. Grant n the amount of $5,011.50, the
amount of legal fees paid for by the City on behalf of Robert
Farnsworth. The remainder covers the legal fees incurred by
Robert Farnsworth's homeowners insurance company during the
early stages of this proceeding.
We shall now take steps to execute and collect on this
Judgment. Please let me know if you have any questions about
this matter.
sincerely yours,
G
avid E. own
DEB:mem
Enclosure
cc: Terrence Timmins, City Attorney
Stephen Atkins, City Manager
Harvey Miller, Police Chief
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AREA CODE 319
337.9606
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT c�eAK.��.s.ci�rFicrcounT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA CLERK. U.S.01RN TRICTCCT sown
DAVENPORT DIVISION
JOSEPH W. GRANT, )
Plaintiff, CIVIL NO. 84-174-D-1
vs. ORDER ALLOWING
ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS
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ROBERT FARNSWORTH, et al., )
Defendants. )
for an
The defendant Robert Farnsworth moves the court
allowance of attorneys fees and costs under 42 U.S.C. 45 1983 and
1988. Farnsworth alleges that plaintiff's claim against Farnsworth
was frivolous, unreasonable,,or groundless or that the plaintiff
continued to litigate against Farnsworth after it was apparent
that it was groundless*
d his case in chief, there was no
When plaintiff reste
Mr. Farnsworth with this incident.
evidence whatsoever connecting
However, the Court denied Farnsworth's motion fo�e1rected
Court of
verdict, following the procedure recommended byh
Appeals.
As part of defendant's evidence Farnsworth identified
himself as the civilian who responded to the officer's request
this
for help. There was no substantial evidence contradicting
set of facts. Farnsworth would have been in violation of State
Statutes if he did not respond to the officer's request. The
jury has found that he did not use excessive force in aiding the
officer.
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Under the facts developed, in the light most favorable
to the plaintiff, the issue in
this case was whether the officer
used excessive force in effecting the arrest -of the plaintiff.
The Court views the case against Mr. Farnsworth as
frivolous and groundless. A private citizen who
request of an officer responds to the
for aid should not be subjected to suit
under the facts of this case,
The Court finds that Robert Farnsworth is entitled to
attorneys fees and costs
ias requested.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that defendant Farnsworth shall
� have
i judgment against the plaintiff for attorneys fees in the
amount of $8,273.17 together with the costs of this case.
Signed this
J� day of November, 1987.
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j W• C. STUART, JUDGE
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA
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RECEIVEONOV 181987,
;^;: Heritage Cablevision, 1't
i46 Soudigare rkruur
P.O. Box 4500
Irm'u City, Iowa i2240
November 16, 1987
The Honorable William AmbriscoC�
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Ambrisco:
I am writing to give you some advance notice of correspondence
we will be sending to our cable subscribers next week concerning
the 1988 rate schedule for Iowa City. Heritage has always
sought to give elected officials such as yourself early
information regarding our rates so that you will be fully
prepared to answer any questions that may come to City Hall.
Attached is a copy of the letter which will be sent to our
Iowa City subscribers. (This letter also highlights changes
and improvements in programming which we will offer in 1988.)
If you have any questions or need more information, please
feel free to call me.
Thank you and best regards.
William L. Blough
President and General Manager
Heritage Cablevision of Iowa City
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Drew Shafer
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Dear Jima
Heritage Cablevision appreciates your business. And, because
You are a valued customerwe would like to tell you in advance
about some changes you'll see in 1988.
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First, your rate for 31 channels of Basic Cable service
will be $13.95 per month, effective January 1, 1988. This adjust-
ment will kOreflected in the total monthly bill you receive for
January. In addition, the monthly rate for extra outlets will be
$3.95 with a channel selector and $2.95 without a channel .
selector. Remote controls will remain at $3.95.
Cable television is a growing and innovative entertainment
industry. Each year more spectacular television viewing
to cable -- exclusive, original programs that entertain
and educate. Over 43 million households across the country mtake
advantage of all that cable has to offer,inform
In 1988, we'll bring you even more
satisfy the interests of you an -- brand new programs to
d your family, plus the familiar
programs you've made a regular part of your life.
First and foremost,
n to we will be expanding your viewing
selectio31 basic channels with the addition of
Bravo, formerly a pay service, VH -1 and The Discovery
Channel.
Jazz up a night at home with BRAVO. Filled with music,
wourdramas, theatre and award winning foreign films, Bravo is
escae to culture. Tune in for French heartthrob Gerald Depardieuvand CannesMena
o Festival winners like "The Mystery of Picasso.,,
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enjoy a relaxin�o vlaeos_ tslow
mix of soft pop and jazz videos each Sunday
Brunch," a
VH -1 's regular fare will let you groove tothe bestsoft'CT.
soft
rock, rhythm and blues and country music videos from today's
biggest stars.
THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL will expand your horizons with
programs devoted to science, technology, nature and human
adventure. The beauty and wonder of Australian wildlife
unfolds "In the Wild With Harry Butler." "Missing in
America" takes a look at an issue which affects our society:
Vietnam vets who have not made it back into "mainstream AmLf )
And, take a look at the top quality programming coming
your way on our current channels.
Pull up a chair and enjoy box office legends like Bogart and
Sacall, Astaire and Rogers on AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS. It's
the only movie service devoted exclusively to over 50 years
of Hollywood's greatest . . . over 60 films each month with
no commercials.
Come see - there's something for everyone on ARTS &
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miss "An Evening at the Improv." Learn about the past with
the documentary, "The Twentieth Century." A & E presents
true-to-life biographies of people such as Ernest Hemingway
and John F. Kennedy plus vintage dramas from the "Golden Age
of Television" repertory theater.
The unequaled quality and variety of entertainment and
information now available make Cable TV a truly valuable part of
19uu8and your family's lives. Enjoy your cable service during
Sincerely,
William L. Blough
General Manager
Heritage Cablevision
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JOHNSON COUNTY RECE I1Yt-0rj0v 1 s 1987,
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719 So. Capitol Street ■ Iowa City, Iowa 5224o
Business (319) 356-6013
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November 17, 1987
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T0: City Mayors, City Clerks and City Council Members
I� FROM: David B. Cole,4EMT-P, Interim Director
i Johnson County Ambulance Service
Enclosed please find a copy of a posting for a Town Meeting
to discuss the future of EMS in Iowa.
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This meeting is one of 20 meetings which is being held
throughout the state to discuss the future of EMS in Iowa. The
meeting on the 23rd is the one which includes participation from
Johnson County, and I belive it will prove to be quite
informational.
i, Please plan on attending this meeting if you can. If you
have any questions, please feel free to call me.
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Sponsored by: Aria Ambulance Service
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)
FACT SHEET
Nationally each year, 'heart attacks' account for over 350.000 deaths which occur before the victim reaches the
hospital. In Iowa, bean disease it a leading cause of death for those over the age of 44.
Apprcoimately 500 persons out of the Iowa's 2000 (1 in 4) sudden cardiac deaths (occurring outside the
hospital) could be saved by prompt defibrillation and medical we during transport to a hospitaL Therefore it is
essential that prompt care and transportation is available, especially in Iowa's rural areas
Nationally each year, 140,000 Americans die from injuries and one person in three suffers a nonfatal injury.
Injury is the.fourth leading cause of death among all Americans and the major killer of children and young
adults. Mare Americans between the ages of 1 and 34 die from injuries than all diseases combined.
Injury is also a leading cause of short and long-term disability. More than 80.000 persons become permanently
disabled from brain or spinal card injuries each ,year. Over 4 million years of future worklife are lost to injury
amually—nearly double that of bean disease or cancer.
Each vear, a tragic number of Iowan's and visitors to our state die or suffer long-term disabilities due to
accidents or serious medical emergencies Trauma is a leading cause of death for Iowans aged 1 through 44.
Approximately 220 out of the 1100 trauma deaths ( 1 in 5) in Iowa each vear could be presented with prompt
emergency medical care.
Last vear, Iowa's counties lost nearly one million dollars of federal revenue sharing which had been budgeted by
counties for emereenea services.
The number of ambulance personnel (Emergency Medical Technician -Ambulance) has fallen by nearly 40%
since federal EMS funding ceased in 1981.
During the past file ,years no federal EMS funds have been available for the purchase of ambulances or
equipment.
Nearly 75% of Iowa's ambulance services are volunteer. Virtually all of -these sersices are exneriencin¢
problems in staffing thew ambulances 24 -hours per day.
One of Iowa's most si®ificant achievements has been the development of the EhIT-Defibrillation program.
Iowa now has 82 advanced EMT -D services -- more than any other state in the nation.
A national study showed that for every dollar spent on EMS programs, there was a S700 payback (in terms of
earnings, reduction in medical costs, etc)
o. Although much progress has been made over the put fcw vcars. Iowa is now on the brink of a potential crisis.
Nationally, Iowa ranks 48th in state per capita funding for EMS.
The Iowa EMS Task Force, a group of individuals representing a wide variety of organizations with a concern
and interest in EMS is seeking support to establish a 'ONE DOLLAR FOR LIFE' EAIS Fund. Such an
ongoing 2.9 million dollar funding mechanism would provide financial support for EMS system development at
the state, regional, county and local levels. Training, equipment, and vehicle replacement costs must be
addressed if Iowa's EMS system is to remain an effective means of prehospital emergency eve.
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MEMpR qNV M
DATE: November 21, 1987
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
City Council Meeting
RE: Junk Car Complaint -
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHGNGTON ST
November 20, 1987
Dale Gerot
Iowa City Wrecker
1947 Waterfront Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Dale:
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IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240
CITY
(319) 356-5000
While you were in the office last week, we discussed the possibility of storing
vehicles at 1947 Waterfront Drive. I researched the Iowa City Code of
Ordinances and felt the following definitions would be helpful in determining
how your property may be used.
Sec. 36-4 (11) Auto and truck oriented use. Any use intended
or designed to provide a service to occupants while they
are within a motor vehicle, such as drive-in financial
institutions; any use related to the sale, servicing or
repair of vehicles, such as but not limited to car washes,
automobile service stations and garages, and automobile
accessory sales; and uses catering to the convenience of
drivers of motor vehicles, such as but not limited to
convenience groceries of no more than 4,000 square feet,
drive-in restaurants, service shops, dry cleaning centers
and photo developing drop centers.
Sec. 36-4(j)(1) Junk yard. An area where waste, discarded,
or salvaged materials are bought, sold, exchanged, baled
or packed, disassembled or assembled, stored or handled,
including the dismantling of "wrecking" of automobiles or
other vehicles or machinery. A junk yard is also a
house -wrecking yard, used lumber yard, and place for storage
of salvaged building materials and structural steel materials
and equipment.
Your property is zoned CI -l. Auto and truck oriented uses are permitted.
o. However, as you can see by definition it will not be possible to use any part
of the property as a junk yard. (For example, if you intended to use part of
your property to store inoperable vehicles or vehicle parts, and/or to sell
salvaged parts of vehicles, this type of activity could not be allowed as a
business in this zone).
Hopefully this information will clarify any questions you may have had regarding
uses allowed on your property. If you have any other questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
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Dale Gerot
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In order to keep my files up-to-date, would you provide me with written
information pertaining to your intended use of the property - now and in the
future.
I appreciate your cooperation thus far and look forward to your response within
the next couple of weeks.
Sincerely,
Doris J. DeMarce
Code Enforcement Assistant
cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 25, 1987
To: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Information Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding hazardous materials.
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding Energy Efficiency
Memorandum from the Assistant Superintendent of Streets regarding snow
removal safety program.
Calendar for December 1987.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 24, 1987
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Hazardous Materials
Chief Donner and I have discussed over the last few months the changes
that are being imposed upon the fire service due to the Federal govern-
ment's information requirements associated with hazardous materials. I
believe Larry has spoken very forthrightly and directly to the issue, as
you will see in his attached letter. The letter was sent to our congres-
sional delegation. Whether the Federal Government will attempt to improve
information systems and/or develop better procedural changes to allow us
to fully respond to their regulations is difficult to say; however, I
wanted to let you know that we have gone on record complaining about" the
way they have undertaken the process of hazardous materials information.
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CNIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
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November 23, 1987
The Honorable David R. Nagle
House of Representatives d
214 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Mr. Nagle:
This letter is in referen/theeral government's efforts to
improve safety in the ares materials.
While I support the inp6nt behind much of the legislation, there are
some provisions that Ouse the Iowa City Fire Department difficulties.
Right to Know and SARA are burying us in paper.
Unlike the federal government, local fire departments are not set up to
handle large volumes of information. Our business is the provision of
emergency services, not information storage and retrieval. Our problem
is two fold. First, we have received too much information, in too much
detail, to deal with effectively. Frankly, I don't care about the floor
wax and cleaning agents used in a business. Laws should allow busi-
nesses to maintain minor amounts of these types of chemicals without
forwarding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to emergency responders.
By the time we leaf through a couple of inches of MSDS sheets detailing
the hazards of chemicals like "white out" in a secretary's desk, many
incidents are over.
The second problem we have encountered is other lack of a standard for-
mat for the Material Safety Data Sheets. I am enclosing MSOSs we have
received to give you an idea of the problem. Imagine yourself at 3 a.m.
with a stack of these things attempting to find information you need
while supervising personnel already in action trying to handle a fire.
I would like to see minimums established to trigger reporting to avoid
information overload. I would also like to see a standardized MSDS
format that would enable us to quickly scan these sheets for the infor-
mation we need.
We operate with a limited budget and limited personnel. Please help us
deal with the hazardous materials problem by reducing the information
o, overload.
Sincerely,
Larry D. Donner
Fire Chief
Enclosures: Material Safety Data Sheets
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 20, 1987
To: City Council
From: Assistant City Manager
Re: Energy Efficiency Award
I recently obtained a copy of a news release which reads as follows:
"James L. Schoenfelder, Coralville, and Randy Martin, Des
Moines, were named "Outstanding Energy Persons for 1987" by the
Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency at the annual meeting
last week (October 22).
Jim, an architect, is the Iowa City Energy Coordinator. As an
energy auditor he can analyze the use of energy in buildings.
During his career he has designed several homes for the utiliza-
tion of solar energy."
Jim Schoenfelder has worked for the City as Energy Coordinator since
November, 1984. He has established an award winning Energy Conservation
Program for the City which includes the Energy Savings Payback Fund for
financing energy conservation measures. He has been recognized for his
achievements throughout the State of Iowa and nationall
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his award further recognizes Jim's professional capabilities and contri-
butions in the area of energy conservation. I think it is important that
we are aware of this achievement and that we acknowledge Jim's contri-
butions, particularly those which have resulted in a substantial savings
of tax dollars for the City of Iowa City.
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MEMORANDUM =
DATE: November 16, 1987
TO: Whom It May Concern or Interest
FROM: John Sobaski, Asst. Supt. of Streets
RE: City of Iowa City Snow Removal Safety
Attached is a sheet I will make available to the elementary teachers
interested in the Street Division Snow Plow Show 5 Tell. An original
will be given to them early this week so that they may run off copies
for their class prior to the scheduled demonstrations this Thursday
and Friday, November 19 and 20. I thought this might be good for the
students to color and keep to remember the importance of the occasion.
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