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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 20, 1984
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule
January 21, 1984 Saturday
9:30 11:30 A.M. Federal Building, Room 238
Public Meeting with Iowa Legislators sponsored by Johnson
County League of Women Voters and Johnson County Board
of Supervisors
January 24, 1984 Tuesday
6:30 - 9:00 P.M. Conference Room
6:30 P.M. - Meeting of City Conference Board (Separate agenda posted)
6:45 P.M. - Bus Fare Subsidy for Unemployed
6:55 P.M. - Prioritization of FY 85 Council goals
9:00 P.M. - Council time, Council committee reports
January 28, 1984 Saturday
8:00 A.M. - 12:30'P.M. Public Library, Room A
8:00 A.M. Review Program Division Budget Proposals
10:00 A.M. - Review FY 85-89 Capital Improvement Program
January 30, 1984
Monday
5:30 P.M.
Meeting of the City Council Rules Committee - Conference Room
5:30
P.M. -
Review Resources Conservation Commission Bylaw Changes
5:40
P.M. -
Discuss Council Abstentions
5:50
P.M. -
Discuss Design Review Committee
6:30 - 9:00 P.M.
Informal Council Meeting - Conference Room
6:30
P.M. -
Review zoning matters
6:45
P.M. -
Discuss Parking Study
7:30
P.M. -
Final decisions on Human Services Agencies funding for FY 85
8:00
P.M. -
Final budget review and decisions
8:45
P.M. -
Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports
January 31, 1984
Tuesday
7:30
P.M. -
Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
City Council
January 20, 1984
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PENDING LIST
Priority A:
Priority B:
Priority C
Space Needs for City Operations
Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Franchise
Iowa Avenue Bridge Project - Temporary Foot Bridge
Discuss Amendments to Non -Discrimination Ordinance (February)
Board of Trustees for Police and Fire Retirement and Civil
Service Commission
IRB Policy - Housing
Duty/Procedure Changes - Housing and Inspection Services
Lower Ralston Creek Parcels - Use and Configuration
Congregate Housing Development Alternaties
Discuss Request for TV Tower Approval
Discuss Newspaper Vending Machines - Downtown
Traffic Signals - Flashing Mode
Mandatory Parkland Dedication
Forestry Plan
City Employees on Boards and Commissions
Housing Inspection Funding Policy
Housing Market Analysis Recommendations
Appointments to Airport Commission, Broadband Telecommunications
Commission and Committee on Community Needs - February 14, 1984
Appointments to Board of Police and Fire Trustees, Civil Service
Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission - February 28
1984
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 29, 1983
To: City Council
From: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
Re: FY85 Goals and Objectives
Early in 1984 Council will meet to complete the FY85 goal setting process
begun on November 15, 1983. This will involve:
1. Completion of the prioritization process.
2. Identification of action steps to be taken.
3. Time frames for completion of these action steps.
4. Designation of who shall be responsible for each action step (Council,
specific Council member, City Manager, or specific staff member).
Below are listed 53 objectives which were proposed at your November 15
meeting. The prioritization process was only partially completed and the
priority categories below reflect that situation. Those which have not been
prioritized are listed as "undifferentiated." Please note also that items
within each category are not listed in order of priority.
1. TOP PRIORITY
1. Gain FAA Compliance Status and establish eligibility for funding.
2. Complete utility franchise negotiations.
3. Decide on Sewage Treatment Plant/Facilities and identify affordable
funding.
4. Adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance.
5. Implementation of recommendations of the Parking Study Committee
regarding both downtown and city-wide parking.
6. Complete Home Mortgage Revenue Bond feasibility study.
2. HIGH PRIORITY
1. Fund Economic Development Effort (Program).
2. Completion of Downtown Hotel project.
3. Adopt Space Needs plan and begin implementation.
4. Improve street lighting in and near downtown area.
5. Complete downtown amenities including restoration of Iowa Avenue.
3. LOWEST PRIORITY
1. Plan for year-round swimming pool with other groups.
2. Implement Bikeway Plan.
3. Melrose Court Improvements.
UNDIFFERENTIATED
1. Maintain current level of basic services.
2. Review and update Housing Report during first quarter of FY85.
3. Market Department Store Parcel (64-1a).
4. Adopt Subdivision Ordinance.
5. Review Housing Code for consistency with new Zoning Ordinance.
6. Improve communications/public relations with University of Iowa through
effective liaison efforts.
7. Review and update long range (five year) fiscal policy.
B. Establish and maintain Council project timelines/deadline dates.
9. Establish alternative commuting policy.
10. Adopt Mandatory Parkland Dedication (Minimum Open Space Requirements)
Policy.
11. Seek alternative sources of revenue.
12. Review delivery of human services (public and private).
13. Develop a park purchasing plan.
14. Facilitate increased use of Cable Television.
15. Review City staffing levels (especially Housing Inspection).
16. Improve Citizen Outreach through improved Council and employee public
relations.
17. Implement a City Tree Policy.
18. Assume a lead role in the Iowa City -Cedar Rapids Corridor development
plan.
19. Amend the Sign Ordinance.
20. Upgrade Blackhawk Mini -Park.
21. Start Congregate Housing.
22. Continue Riverfront Improvements - work with Riverfront Commission.
23. Monitor City energy conservation and use.
24. Review Historic Preservation Policy.
25. Give increased recognition to Boards and Commissions.
26. Use Design Review Committee to review new public amenities (parking lots,
street trees, etc.).
27. Establish Urban Revitalization Districts on the north and south sides.
28. Review Industrial Development Revenue Bond policy.
29. Complete Urban Fringe Agreement.
30. Monitor Old Library development agreement.
31. Adapt Human Rights Ordinance Amendments as proposed.
32. Review fee structures for Housing and Inspection Services.
33. Review Police protection and funding alternatives.
34. Complete renovation to Iowa Avenue and Burlington Street bridges.
35. Develop policy for placement of Newspaper Dispensers.
36. Continue Ralston Creek Improvements.
37. Develop a long-range infrastructure maintenance plan.
38. Develop a long-range computer plan.
39. Review function of City Clerk's office for modernization.
Tim Shields from the Institute of Public Affairs will again be present when
Council discusses this matter. He will facilitate completion of the priori-
tization process and determination of appropriate action steps. Council time
for this purpose will be scheduled as early as possible in 1984.
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City of Iowa CWr-
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 19, 1984
To: City Council
From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance
Re: Average Length of Time of Vehicles Parked in the Parking Ramps
Data collected by Joe Fowler, Parking Supervisor, on parking volumes in
the parking ramps provide the basis of the following statistics. The data
shows that the length of stay for vehicles in the parking ramps is broken
down as follows:
Percentage of Cars
Length of Stay Capitol St. Ramp Dubuque St. Ramp
Up to two hours 67% 34%
Two to four hours 20% 27%
Four to six hours 7% 14%
Six to eight hours 3% 7%
Over eight hours 3% 18%
TM Tib'%
These figures include only the vehicles which pay for hourly parking
between the hours of 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM. It does not include any monthly
permit parkers. The City currently has frozen the number of monthly
permits sold at 180 permits. All monthly permits are sold for the Dubuque
Street Ramp only. Therefore, there is no permit parking allowed in the
Capitol Street Ramp.
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parks 8e recreation
MEMOdepartment
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f to: City Manager and City Council from. Dennis E. Showalter
re: Play Equipment for Brookland date: January 13, 1984
Park and Longfellow School
The Parks and Recreation Commission at their December 14, 1983 meeting 1
discussed the request for $5,000 for play equipment for pre-schoolers N
at Brookland Park, and the request for $3,250 for play equipment at
Longfellow School.
In regard to Brookland Park, concerns were stated about the swampy
condition of the Park, and speculation if the equipment could be
installed properly in the shaded area which has some slope. Chair-
person Riddle stated that in view of the proximity of Roosevelt
School to Brookland Park and the playground equipment in the Park
at present, he would recommend retaining the $5,000 and apply it to
the purchase of Miller Park.
In regard --to Longfellow School, questions were raised regarding
providing equipment to schools that need it more than Longfellow.
Hart asked if there is a precedent for the City purchasing playground
equipment for schools and I answered that there was a 1978 approval
to purchase playground equipment for Mark Twain School, and that in
1976 the City had matched funds with Horace Mann to purchase play-
ground equipment for North Market Square Park.
The request for playground equipment at Longfellow School was discussed
at the Board of Education meeting on January 10th. Their feeling is
that, while it is a desirable thing to do, it is not hiqh on their
priority list. Parent organizations are encouraged to purchase play-
ground equipment, with the Board helping with the installation.
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Mr. Neil B. Fisher r�
210 Linden Court
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
January 9, 1984
The Honorable Mayor John McDonald
Civic Center
City of Iowa City
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor McDonald,
This letter is in response to a piece which appeared in the
January 4, 1984, edition of the Iowa City Press Citizen in
which you stated that you were considering soliciting pro-
posals on the new sewage treatment facility from engineers
other than the present firm, Veenstra and Kimm.
Before I contribute my views on this subject, I would like
it to be clearly understood that any comments I may make, I
make as a private citizen and, under no circumstances should
they be considered the position of or recommendations from the
University of Iowa. However, because of my position as Water
Plant Manager and through other duties I have performed for
the University, my knowledge of the past and present waste
facilities and the proposed future plans is somewhat more
extensive than the average private citizen. Also, because
of my back -ground in Environmental Engineering, I am more
aware of the past and present regulations as they have impacted
the Iowa City Water Pollution Control Facility.
I do not intend to go into a lot fdetail in
nrthis letter;
only enough to illustrate my supportY
endation
to solicit proposals from other engineering firms. One of
my concerns is that the Iowa City Council may not have been
given data or kept apprised of current regulations and changes
as they have taken place during the past several years. For
example, the less stringent requirements that have been re-
vised or proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency and
the Department of Water, Air and Waste Management, the latest
occurring as recent as November, 1983. The City of Iowa City
should be made aware of these modifications as they occur.
Another consideration is the atmosphere of healty competition
that would created if more than one engineering firm were to
be considered. There has been an increase in the intensity
of competition between engineering firms now that the "free
money" is no longer so easy to come by, and they are actively
seeking new clients. Whereas, in the past there was not
this competition, it would now be in the best interest of
each firm to pursue the best possible solution at the lowest
dollar cost. This puts Iowa City in a very good bargaining
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position. Whv not take advantaae of this sitnatinn?
if t'.
me a
Sinc
Neil
191 Presidential Boulevard
Apartment 201
F• i4` Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004
January 14, 1984
Dear Mayor and Councilpersons:
I am writing to the City Governments of the major cities in
Iowa in an attempt to arouse some unified opposition to Governor
Branstad's proposal to give $30 million in state money to aid bus-
inessman Johh Ruan in building a "World Trade Center" in downtown
Des Moines.
Gov. Branstad, who has already stated that there is no money
to increase aid for education in our "state of minds", wishes to
dole out $27 million of our tax dollars for a Des Moines Historical
Museum, and proposes another $30 million to Mr. Ruan for the trade
center.
There•.are really two separate issues here. The first is assess-
ing the the need for a trade center. Des Moines major industries
are state government, insurance, publishing, and Mr. Ruan's trucking
company. None of these have significant international trade.
Were a "World Trade Center to be built, Cedar Rapids or Daven-
port would be much more logical sites. Cedar Rapids has more exports
per capita than any city in the U.S., and Davenport is the center
for farm equipment manufacturing and barge shipping of grain- Iowa's
two major exports!
John Ruan is interested in development of Des Moines, which is
commendable. Insofaras he is a major owner of the new Des Moines'
Marriott Hotel, it's not surprising that he would push for a trade
center! But a trade center should not be financed on the backs of
the 93% of Iowans that don't live in Des Moines.
Beyond the issue of the necessity of the center is the question
of the ethics of a governor using our money to invest in a private
enterprise. These centers invariably operate at a loss, so will it
be more tax dollars to keep it solvent?
Downtown development and attracting conventions is a very com-
petitive business, as you well know. Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Water-
loo, Dubuque, and Sioux City received no state funds to build their
centers. For Des Moines to get a $30 million gift from the governor
is neither.€airplay nor in the best interest of the State of Iowa.
The things that have made Iowa great are education, farming,
excellent healthcare, and balance among the cities. If Governor
Branstad has $30-50 million to hand out, he should use it for those
and let Mr. Ruan and Des Moines worry about their own promotions.
I'm a native Iowan, graduated from the Univ. of Iowa Coll. of
Medicine in 1980. I am currently finishing an Air Force obligation
at McGuire AFB Clinic in New Jersey. I still pay taxes and vote in
Iowa. Upon completion -of my residency training, I will return to
Iowa to practice Cardiology.
I don't consider myself a "political`'activist" but this par-
ticular issue has gomewhat "lit my fuse". Over the years Des Moines
has had more than it's share of tax money for roads, office high-
rises, and other perks from the state. But flat-out giving $30 mil
for a private development is going way over the line.
Please inform Governor Branstad of your collective feelings on
this issue.
Sincerely yours,
Michael C. 6iudici. M.D.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
PROPOSED
CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM
FYI-985.m1989
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAI4
FY85-89
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, FY1985789
Introduction . . .
. . . 1
Fiscal Policy . . .
. . . 3
General Obligation Bond Issues . . .
. . . 6
Program Summary:
CIP Schedule . . .
. . . 6a
CIP Funding . . .
. . . 7
Abbreviations
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Projects:
Scott Boulevard Paving III S IV . . .
. . . 12
First Avenue Culvert . . .
. . . 13
Melrose Avenue Paving Improvements . . .
. . . 14
Rohret Road Paving Improvements
. . . 15
Dubuque Road Improvements . . .
. ... 16
Kirkwood Circle Improvement . . .
. . . 17
Dubuque St. Iowa Ave. to Park Rd. . . .
. . . 18
City Share Extra Width Paving:
Keokuk d Sandusky .
. . . 19
Taft Speedway Paving . . .
. . . 20
Dodge St. -Dubuque Rd. to Governor . . .
. . . 21
Railroad Crossings - Rock Island Line . . .
. . . 22
CRANDIC Railroad Crossings II . . .
. . . 23
Iowa Avenue Bridge . . .
. . . 24
Burlington Street Bridge . . .
. . . 25
Dodge Street Bridge Deck Repair . . .
. . . 26
Burlington St. Bridge at Ralston Crk. . . .
. . . 27
Benton St. Bridge Widening . . .
. . . 28
Creekside Sidewalk Neighborhood
Strategy Area . . .
. . . 29
Villa Park Sidewalk . . .
. . . 30
Mercer Park Sidewalk . . .
. . . 31
Willow Creek Park Sidewalk . . .
. . . 32
North Dubuque St. Sidewalk . . .
. . . 33
CBD: Clinton Street . . .
. . . 34
Ralston Creek Property Acquisition
and Clearance
35
Outdoor Pool Facility
36
Scott Park
37
Mercer Park Diamond Lights
38
Mercer Park Ball Diamond Fencing . . .
. . . 39
Bus Fleet Expansion/Replacement . . .
. . . 40
Public Works Maintenance Garage . . .
. . . 41
Airport Master Plan Improvements' . .
. . . 42
Aircraft hangars and Shop . . .
. . . 43
North Corridor Sewer . .
. 44
Taft Speedway Sewer Extension .. .
. . 45
Shamrock/Arbor Drainageway Improvements . . .
. . . 46
Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant
Upgrade
47
East Side Water Storage Tank
.. 48
CIP PENDING LIST:
Wastewater Treatment Facility . . .
. . . 49
Parking Facilities . . .
. . . 49
Civic Center Expansion49
Central Public Safety Building
49
Water Plant Primary Power Service
Improvements- .
50'
River Corridor Buffer and Trail System
. . . 50
Iowa Avenue Restoration . . .
. . . 50
Sewer Site - Softball/Soccer Fields
. . . 50
Melrose Court Improvements
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION
Capital improvement programning is the planning, coordination, and scheduling of public improvements
for a community over a period of years. The scheduling is developed according to priorities based
upon need, desire and importance of such improvements to the community within the constraints of the
City's ability to finance, as well as having the staff to design and administer the projects. Essen-
tially, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a legislative and management tool to facilitate the
scheduling, planning and execution of a series of public improvements over a five year period.
The FY85-FY89 CIP is a compilation of projects currently in the CIP and new project requests. Although
most projects were placed into the proposed five year plan, a few projects have been placed on a
J pending list. Those projects generally were viewed as having a low priority for funding at this time.
One exception is the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Although it was included an the pending list, it is
considered a high priority. However, because future actions are uncertain, it is impossible, at this
time,,to estimate the cost or timing of the project.
II. FINANCING OF PROJECTS
The financing of the projects included in the FY85-FY89 CIP is detailed on each project sheet.
Summaries of funding by sources appear in this front section. The City strives to secure and utilize
funds other than operating revenue and general obligation bonds to the maximum extent practical and
utilize general obligation debt within the parameters of the city's fiscal policy.
The graph at the end of this front section shows General Obligation (GO) Bond issues by year and the
issues proposed for the next five years, based on this Proposed CIP. The property tax supported GO
Bonds are more equal than issues in past years. The projects have been scheduled to achieve this
level use of GO Bonds. Furthermore, other sources of revenue are used wherever possible for funding
the projects.
Ili. FISCAL POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
A concept of sound financial planning is critical for the success of any program whether it be public
or private. As a result, the CIP is a determination of 1) the levels of capital projects and 2) the
sources'of financing those projects. While determining the scheduling of projects for completion
within the next five years, it was necessary 'to deal with the City's financial resources limitations;
both those that have been established by State law and those that have been adopted as policy by the
City Council as a guide to future City expenditure and indebtedness. It is the later limitation to
which the City Council addressed itself in 1973 by the formal adoption of a fiscal policy that is
aimed at controlling and regulating the property tax level for debt service on General Obligation
Bonds used to finance capital expenditures. The 1979 revised fiscal policy provides a more comprehen-
sive method of financing the many capital projects which the City needs. Adherence to this fiscal
policy can be expected to provide the following advantages:
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Invest
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fiscal olicand
on it in
1 makingodecisionssond whether tofbuywobligationssof can
the City and inidetermining the interest rates
that they will bid. A formally approved fiscal policy has a strong bearing on the City's ability
to maintain and improve upon the factors which determine its credit rating.
2. The proposed property tax levy for debt service, on which there is no state imposed maximum limit,
can be projected and regulated to either remain relatively stable or to increase at an even
controlled rate.
3. Planning for public improvements normally takes place over a period of years. Nearly always,
funds are spent for engineering and right-of-way prior to the years in which actual construction
takes place. The fiscal policy can establish amounts of money which will be spent for several
years in the future for the best public improvements facility planning and makeit possible to
concentrate time and funds on those priority projects which can be financed and constructed within
the City's financial limitations.
4. A very significant advantage of a formal fiscal policy is to demonstrate the need for additional
revenue sources in future years by matching expenditures and indebtedness permitted by such a
fiscal policy against a much greater need for additional public improvements.
A copy of the City's Fiscal Policy follows.
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FISCAL POLICY
ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES
1. BALANCED BUDGET:
The budget of the City of Iowa City shall be drawn so that estimated revenues and anticipated expendi-
tures are equal. (State law requirement.)
2. TAX CEILING:
The budget of the City of Iowa City shall be drawn so that tax revenue in the general operating fund
does not require a tax levy in excess of the limit established by State law.
CAPITAL -EXPENDITURES
1. DEFINITION:
A. Capital Improvements - Capital items of a relatively permanent nature, such as buildings, and
other,attachments or.. improvements to land which are intended to remain so attached such as' storm
drains,.sewers and streets. Capital improvements have four characteristics:
(1) They last a long time.
(2) They are relatively expensive.
(3) They usually don't recur annually.
(4). They 'result in fixed assets:
B. Capital Expenditures - Those expenditures for public improvements and their preliminary studies
J and the acquisitions of property or equipment for new public improvements. Capital expenditures
are expenditures for capital improvements and shall be financed under the provisions of this
fiscal policy and planned in terms of the five year Capital Improvement Program. Excluded from
capital expenditures are operating expenditures; those annual expenditures which are necessary to
the maintenance of the city, the rendering of services, and providing for normal operation.
2. PROJECT ANALYSIS:
Capital improvement projects for the five year period shall be analyzed for the following:
(1) Compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan.
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(2) Revenue source - A clear distinction shall be made between tax supported and self -supported bonds
(G.O, versus revenue bonds). All projects supported by revenue bonds must demonstrate ability to
develop sufficient income to repay their costs and costs associated with financing. In addition,
proposed revenue sources shall be analyzed in terms of whether the revenue can be used for the
proposed project and the probability that the revenue will be available.
(3) Compatibility with the City Council's goals.
3. MAXIMUM LIMITATIONS ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS:
The following two maximum limitations shall apply to general obligation bonds:
A. Debt Limit:
Debt incurred as a general obligation of the City of Iowa City shall not exceed constitutional or
statutory limits: presently 5% of the market value of the taxable property within the corporate
limits as established by the City Assessor. (State law requirement.)
B. Borrowing Reserve:
A minimum of -,20% borrowing reserve, or debt margin, shall be maintained to meet emergencies, and
if so used, the bonds shall be retired as soon as reasonably possible in accordance with the
provisions of this fiscal policy.
.4. CEILING ON DEBT SERVICE:
Debt service charges payable from the general tax levy shall not exceed 25% of that levy in any one
fiscal year.
5. FINANCING:
As a general rule financing of capital improvements shall meet the following guidelines:
A. General property tax and operating revenues, to the extent available, shall be used for capital
project financing.
G. When general property tax and operating revenues are not available under the maximum tax rates
permitted by law or deemed advisable by the Council, financing of capital projects and replace-
ments may be accomplished by the use of bonds as outlined in Section 6 hereof.
C. Every effort shall be made to seek out state or federal grants or assistance to offset a portion
of the cost of capital projects.
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6. BONDS ds shall be of a serial type and general obligations to the City of
A. General obligation bonds - Bon
The 20 years. The maturity schedule shall provide
Iowa City. y shall have a ve a maximuas practicable.
for level principal amortization payments insofar
of revenue bonds could be more advantageous than financing with general obligation bonds. Revenue
B., Revenue Bonds - Revenue bond financing shall be determined after first reviewing whether the use
Bonds shall be issued in accordance with the following' require no more, including reserves, than
(1) Amortization of principal and interest shall
approved estimates will provide from next revenues to be available.
`-� (2) Insofar as possible, debt service, after the project has been completed and in operation for
one full fiscal year, shall be level within practical constraints each year. m accor-
venue bonds for public purposes shall be sold at pub
(3) All public competitive bidding
cree with the requirements of Chapter 76, Code of Iowa as amended.
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The first fiscal policy was adopted by motion of the City Council at its regular meeting on June l 5, 1973.
IThis revised 'policy was adopted by Council motion on June 19, 1979.
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BONDS ISSUED
IN MILLIONS
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
GFNFRAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUES
72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81, 82 83 84 8b bb ui bb UV
FISCAL YEARS
6
For with property
For with property
act to voters
I by enterprise
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PROJECT
CITY OFp IOWA C1TT
CAPITAL FlYPSOVEY9 I PROGRAMwag
PRIOR YRS FT86 FV86 FT07 FY98 ►T89 FUTURE IRB
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TOTAL
&COTT BLVD PAVING III 6 IV
0
FIRST AVt: CULVERT
624,650
01"ROSE AVE PAVING -
0
ROHRET ROAD PAVING
-'
�DUBUOUE ROAD IMF
0
-KIRXWOUD CIRCLE lMP
-
DUBUQUE ST IONA TO PARK
0
IIIPA WIOTN 9109UK/SAMDUARI
^ -
JDODGE
DAFT 5PEt UNAV PAVING
BT - DBO RD TO .GOVERNOR
. q CROSSINGS - ROCK ISLAND L
CPBMDIC PH CROSSING/ 11
-
IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE
0
w� BURLINGTON ST BRIDGE
75,000
DODGE ST PPIDCE/DECK 09FAIN
0
'BURLINGTON ST SS AT BALATON Cl
--
BEMTON ST BRIDGE WIDENING
0
CNEENSIDE SIDEWALKS NSA
0
-VILLA PAWN SIDENALS
267,500
MERCER PARK SIDEWALK
0
BILLOW CHEEK BANK SIDENALS
0
- -' ■ DUBUQUE ST SIOIUALS '
71000
CBD = CLINTON BT
0
FROPEPTV ACO N CLEARANCE
0
OUTDOOR POOL FACILITY
0
SCOTT PARK
0
MERCER DIAMOND LIGHTS
0
MERCER DIAMOND& ►/NCE
0
BUS FLEET EIPANSION/99PLACI04
0
- - WRIER MAINTENANCE GARAGE
621,750
AIRPORT MASTEN PLAN IMPROV
0
AIRCRAFT HANGARS L SHOP
0
MONTH CORRIDOR /IMIN
6,200
TAFT SPEEDWAY ERVIN EXTENSION
0
SHAXAUCN/ASSOR STORK {)MEI
0
EX3E11MG SEVEN PLANT UPGRADE
0
EAST SIDE MAT91 STORAGE TASK
TOTAL
CITY OFp IOWA C1TT
CAPITAL FlYPSOVEY9 I PROGRAMwag
PRIOR YRS FT86 FV86 FT07 FY98 ►T89 FUTURE IRB
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TOTAL
0
0
25,000
624,650
376,830
0
1,026,500
U
0
0
0
0
0
236,000
7,000
229,000
O
0
720,000
0
0
75,000
645,000
0
0
0
0
25,000
267,500
0
0
312,500
0
0
71000
143,000
0
0
0
166,000
0
87,600
0
0
0
0
0
87,600
0
20,000
621,750
0
0
0
0
663,750
6,200
36,800
0
0
0
0
0
65,000
0
0
0
20,000
765,000
0
365,000
0
0
0
165,000
352,000
S
0.
697,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
158,000
2,000
156,000
0
0
50,000
1,000
57,000
0
0
0
71,000
1,268,000
0
0
0
0
0
111191000
72,000
0
1,016,000
0
0
9
0
1,081,000
0
0
0
10,000
115,000
0
'- 0
125,000
1
0
0
5,000
50,000
0
55,000
0
0
135,000
0
1,060,000
0
0
0
11195,000
0
0
67,000
0
0
6
0
47,000
0
7,000
0
0
0
0
0
7,000
0
0
111500
O
0
0
0
11.500
0
0
,0
35,500
0
0
0
35,500
0
2,500
751!00
0
0
0
0
38,000
0
12,000
151,000
0
0
0
0
163,000
0
0
32,520
0
0
0
0
32,520
0
0
11250,000
0
0
0
11250,000
0
0
0
0
0
55,000
55,000
0
0
0
0
0
22,000
0
0
0
22,000
0
0
0
23,500
0
0
0
23,500
9000000
610,600
625,000
320,000
320,000
495,000
0
2,870,600
350,000
25,000
0
0
0
0
0
375,000
0
701,143
21911,495
0
0
0
0
31590076
20,000
405,000
0
0
0
0
0
425,000
0
0
0
6,000
106,000
0
0
110,000
0
0
0
13,000
166,500
0
0
179,500
9,000
200,000
0
0
0
0
0
208,000
60,000
570,000
0
0
0
0
0
610,000
69,500
1,047,510
0
0
0
0
0
1,117,000
1,568,100
.•........
5,730 I6I
....
Ir309, 7{I
.
),727,000
Ir9F1r660
1�7{{ 950
55.000
19,241.508
6a
PROJECT
SCOTT BLVD PAVING 111 6 IV
FIRST AVE CULVERT
MELROSE AVE PAVING
RUHRF,T ROAD PAVING
DUUUUUE ROAD INP
KIRFWDUD CIRCLE lilt
DUPUUUE St IOWA. TO PARR
TXINA WIDTH REORUK/SANDUSKI
TAFT SFEEDWAT PAVING
DODGE ST - 060 RD TO GOVERNOR
RP CROSSINGS - DOCR ISLAND
'.CRANDIC RR CROSSINGS 11
IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE
BURLINGTON of BRIDGE
.. ...D000E ST SP100E/DECK REPAIR
.. BURLINGTON ST 91 At RALSTON CR
DENTON 8T 811100E MINING
AENCf.R PARK SID90ALK
VILLOW CREEK PARR SIDEWALK
- N PUPUOUE ST 51090ALR
CPD - CLINTON St
OUTUOUR POOL rACIL1TI
AIRPORT WANTED 'PLAN IMPROV
AIRCRAFT HANGARS 6 INOP
N CURRIOUR SEWERAGE INP
TAFI SPELDWAT SEWER EKTENSIOA
TOTAL
CAPITILTIMJ�OYCVA ITotolS PROCRANfie
,
CENERAff6410 LiCAIION BUNDS
PRIOR IRS
rims
►706
►707
riot
Pito
►UtUDE IRS
TOTAL
U
0
0
25,000
621,650
376,910'
- 0
-1,026,500
7,000
229,000
0
0
0
0
0
236,000
0
0
75,000
160,000
0
0
0
'255,000
0
0
0
25,000
207,500
0
0
.317,500
0
- 0
3,000
93,000
0
0
-0
96,000
U
21,600
0
0
0
t 0
0
21,600
U
70,000
170,950
0
0
0.
0
190,950
m.2UO
$6,000
0
0
0
0
0
63,000
0
0
0
0
13,333
- 210,900_
.0.
-.267,!33
0
0
0
145,000
90,750
0
0.:
..235,750
2,000
32,800
0
U
0
9
0
36,000
I,u00
118600
0
0
0
0
0-
_, 12,600
71,000
599,000
0
0
0,
9.
0.
:., 669, 000
77,000
0
366,000
0
0
0
0
630,000
.0
0
0.
10,OuO
36,250
9..
0
.66,250
0
0
0
0
5,000
259210
0:
30,250.
0
1J6,000
0
910,000
0
9
0
.565,000
0
0
.0
11,500
0
0
0
0.
111300
0
0
35,500
0.
0
0,
33,500
U
2,900
19,500
0
0
0,
0
,. �: 38,000
0
12,000
151,000
0
0
0
0
1631000
U
0
0
1,250,000
0
0
0
1,250,000
0
656,026
0
0
0
0
0
.656,076
20,000
605,000
0
0
0
0
0
625,000
0
0
0
6,000
106,000
0
0
110,000
0
0
0
13,000
166,500
0
0
179,500
181.700
2,Itm,126 �no2�9S0
SUSS
1 371 991
���m72 500
..0
1,317,857
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Was
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uu000
BUNLINGION ST BR AT RALSTON CR 0..........
' U U .........0 .........0 - _
21,750 0 21,750
\/1.............
.................. ................. ..........
TOTAL 0 126.600 0 - 0 261,250 26.750 0 612.600
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FUTURE INS
fUTA4
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U
U
•0 665,000
U
0
U
165.000
DUUUU6E SI IUMA TO PARA
U
U
452,000 U
U
U
U
1S2.000
IUNA AYLNUL BNIUGL
U
63U,000
U 0
U
0
0.
650.000
BURLINGTUN ST MUDGE
U
U
650.000 U
U
0
U
6S0,000
"- UUUGI 67 BNIOGE/OECa REPAIR
U•
'U
U U
70,750
0
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70,150
BLNTUN"ST"VNIDCE"WIDENING
U
0
0 650,000
0
U
U
65U,000
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615,000
307,100
318,750 710,000
710,000
171,150
U
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U
U
2,831,414 U
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U
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1,811,214
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TOTAL
..........
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..........
.......... ..........
6 252.706 1,155,000
..........
110,750
..........
171,750
..........
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FI95
FI66 IIS?
Free
FItl9
FUTURE INS
TOTAL
0011rF ST UBO RU TO GUYENNUR
U
U
0 a
261,750
0
0
761,250
RR CRUSSINGS - ROCK ISLAND
0
97,600
0 0
0
0
U
92,100
CNANDIC NR CROSSINGS 11
0
11.700
0 0
0
0
0
11,200
BUNLINGION ST BR AT RALSTON CR 0..........
' U U .........0 .........0 - _
21,750 0 21,750
\/1.............
.................. ................. ..........
TOTAL 0 126.600 0 - 0 261,250 26.750 0 612.600
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SPECIAL AISSESBAEMIS
PROJECTPMIUM TNS FT65 1,196 FVN7 FIND F169 FUTURE VHS TOTAL
OUNU110/. ROAD INP
U
CAPITAL
OVE
50,000
U
0
U
50,000
YI6T�ROGRAN
RT�RE
U
0
U
U
6,667
115,000
U
OPNATIONS
TOTAL
.........0
.........0
..0.
••••••• U
PROJECT
PRIOR TRS
FTEs
Tits 1,117
Ties
rise
FUTURE TNS
TOTAL
VILLA PARK SIDEWALK
0
7,000
0 U
0
0
0
7,000
iSCOTT PARK
0
0
0 0
0
0
55,000
55,000
SUS fbEET EXPANSIONMI'L.RCERT
725,000
102,600
106,250 60,000
101000
u),756.
0
717,600
.: NATER NAINIENANCE GARAGE
150,000
25,000
0 0
0
O
0
.. 375,000
- AIRPORT PIASTER. PLAN IMPROV
0
63,719
57,201 0
0
0
0
IGLOOS
.. EXISTING SEWER PLANT UPGRADE
GU,000
359,000
0 0
0
0
,0
,.- 610,000
TOTAL
�_
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........
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...... ..........
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.... ..
10.000
.«.....0
12)`H0
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�IieN,600
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PRIOR TRS
FV6s
FI66 I'T67
FVNB
rise
FUTURE TRS
TOTAL
PROJECT
AN CROSSINGS - RUCK ISLAND
0
301000
0 0
0
O
0
70,600
r..
J CRANOIC AN CROSSINGS It
O
11,400
0 0
0
0
0
11,400
•11.100
_.
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-...-----0 --...----0
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'---......0
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gaammuamu
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SPECIAL AISSESBAEMIS
PROJECTPMIUM TNS FT65 1,196 FVN7 FIND F169 FUTURE VHS TOTAL
OUNU110/. ROAD INP
U
0
0
50,000
U
0
U
50,000
TAIT SPFtUNAT PAVING
U
0
U
U
6,667
115,000
U
121,667
TOTAL
.........0
.........0
..0.
••••••• U
. •••SO x000
•••6,667
•115,000
.........0
•171,667
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■UANNUCM/ANRUR $TURN SEMEN
TUTAL
CONNURITY UL'YELOPNLNT bbUCA GRANT
PRUJLCT PRIUM tub tomb FTN$ two/ fibs FY49 FUTURE INS TUTAL
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CAPITAL FyP60�LNLF
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U
U
U
U
U
60,000
GEMLRAU
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0
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U
-' U
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FYsb
I'Tu7
flub
1189
FUTURE INS
IUTAU
U
U
n,Uuu
U
;
7u;,u;u
U
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77,000
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0
0
U
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0
0
p
U
,
U
U
221000
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.........0
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CONNURITY UL'YELOPNLNT bbUCA GRANT
PRUJLCT PRIUM tub tomb FTN$ two/ fibs FY49 FUTURE INS TUTAL
A INNRUUI, CINCLL INP
U
6U,000
U
U
U
U
U
60,000
CNLLMSIUl, 51ULaA1,14 NSA
U
0
/7,000
U
-' U
U
" U
1),000
PNUPLRTY AC. G CLLARANCE
U
0
31,520
U
U
U
U
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.......
.........0
....
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......................0
19,57 .
.........0
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••••64,400
TOTAL uaesu oa
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1,117.000
... ..
2,227,000
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The following
abbreviations which appear on
the Project Listing
indicate the source of funding:
GO =
General Obligation Bond
FA =
Federal Aid
SP =
Special Assessment
SA =
State Aid
Op =
Operating Revenue.
HC =
Housing & Community Development Act
(Community Development Block Grant)
CO =
Contributions
GR =
General Revenue Sharing
RB =
Revenue Bonds
G
1 ( �
SCOTT BOULEVARD PAVING III & IV
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project involves the paving of Scott Boulevard 31' in width from Court Street to Lower West Branch Road (Phase
III) and then to Rochester Avenue (Phase IV). Storm sewer facilities will also be installed. This project has long
range benefits in providing a low -maintenance roadway from Highway 6 Bypass to Rochester Avenue. When all the seg-
ments are intact it will provide a route significantly more attractive than the existing facilities.
This project will be funded by General Obligation Bonds. As the project is planned, the City will pave the road
with the condition that the landowners give the rights-of-way to the City. Federal Aid to Urban Systems (FAUS)funds
would be available to partially fund this project; however, this funding requires rights-of-way to be purchased.
To save time and costs of buying rights-of-way, the FAUS funds may be put to better use on another project.
RELATIONSHIP' -TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
This project is included in the Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with the trafficway design standards. Itwill
provide a truck route and aid in moving traffic from the BDI industrial area to I-80.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
This project will reduce maintenance costs on the gravel portion of Scott Boulevard north of Court, however, there
will be increased pressure for future road improvement to I-80.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85
86
87 25,000 GO
88 624,650 GO
89 376,850 GO
After 89
TOTAL 1,026,500
12
FIRST AVENUE CULVERT
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project will provide for the construction of a reinforced box culvert at the location of First Avenue extended and
the north branch of Ralston Creek. During acquisition of land for the North Branch Dam Project, an agreement between
the City and land owners provided for construction of this culvert by the City. The culvert will allow development to
continue north of Ralston Creek.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
iConsistent with development during Phase I due to Council policy honoring all agreements and contracts.
FUTURE -YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS _-
Encourage extension of 1st Avenue north of Ralston Creek and requiring additional over -width paving costs.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85 7,000 GO
85 229,000 GO
86
87. l..
.j 88
89
After 89
TOTAL 236,000
13
%� ,
I
MELROSE AVENUE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project will provide the continuation of the existing configuration of Melrose Avenue from the end of the con-
crete pavement near West High School to relocated Highway 218, a distance of approximately 2,500 feet. This the,
will provide a facility which will accommodate the increased flow of traffic generated by relocated Highway 218.
Federal Aid to Urban Systems monies will fund 75% of construction costs. The rest will be funded by General Obli-
gation Bonds.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
It has been City policy to provide motorists with quality and safe driving facilities. This facility is included
in the Comprehensive Plan as a proposed improvement as a secondary arterial. This proposal would construct Melrose
Avenue at primary arterial standards.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Demands may be made to extend four lanes to Burlington Street.
YEAR E SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85
86 75,000 GO
87 645,000 GO/FA
88
{ 89
After 89
TOTAL 720,000
r
14
ROHRET ROAD PAVING IMPROVEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
'This project will provide for the paving of Rohret Road 31' in width from Mormon Trek Boulevard to relocated
Highway 218. Storm sewer facilities will also be installed. This project is needed to accommodate the
' I increase in.traffic flow from new subdivisions adjacent to Rohret Road.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
It has been City policy to provide motorists with quality and safe driving facilities. This project will service an
area shown for development in Phase I (1983-88).of the Comprehensive Plan.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Normal maintenance costs will be required.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85
86
87 25,000 GO
L. 88 287,500 GO
89
After 89
TOTAL 312,500
15
ii
0
DUBUQUE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project will involve the construction of a new 28' wide paving with curb from Highway N1 north to the
HyVee Driveway and widening to 28' wide with asphalt overlay continuing north 1100+ feet including required
storm sewer and sidewalk. The existing paving is only 18' in width. This project will provide for proper
storm drainage and street width to carry increased traffic volume due to development. Also, the area along
the HyVee is in need of repair.
Sidewalks are frequently funded by special assessments. The City can fund the road improvements with General
Obligation Bonds.
J
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
Not addressed. It is the City's policy to provide motorists with quality and safe driving facilities.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Normal maintenance costs will be required, but will be reduced from what is required now.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85
86 3,000 GO
87 143,000 GO/SP
88
89
After 89
TOTAL 146,000
16
KIRKWOOD CIRCLE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project will involve the removal and replacement of the existing pavement with Portland cement concrete on
Kirkwood Circle. Storm sewer facilities will also be installed. Street replacment is necessary to accommodate
adequate drainage. This project appears at the request of the residents of that area and the Committee on Community
'.j Needs. CDBG'monies will fund $60,000 of this project.
I
In FY83, residents 0n Kirkwood Circle requested this project of the CCN to be included in CDBG's FY84 budget. CCN
did not approve it for that year, though they kept it on their list for future projects. In FY84 the CCN reviewed
the project again and approved it for the FY85 budget.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
Not addressed. It has been City policy to provide motorists with quality and safe driving facilities.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Normal maintenance costs.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85 87,600 HC/GO
86
87
88
-I. S9
I After 89
TOTAL 87,600
17
DUBUQUE STREET - IOWA AVENUE TO PARK ROAD
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project is based upon widening the street from the current 41' to 45'. It will involve the removal and re-
placement of existing pavement with portland cement concrete on Dubuque Street from Iowa Avenue to d since
the The
storm sewer facilities will also be upgraded to meet the present standards. This project is needed since the exist-
ing facility has deteriorated to such a degree that complete removal and replacement is necessary.
Federal Aid to Urban Systems (to such
funding is only available for paving that is 49' wide and won't be provided if
inothe
Street intersection
in is designated as FAUS75bof
Nine
tboth
project
isless
than
' d
woul etbremoved to allow for the
i .. construction and the. rest from General Obligation Bonds.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/ JUSTIFICATION
It Lhethe
ComprehensiveC�Planorecommend pavement width between 31' andand safe49r�onnsecondary �arterialses fsuch yaseDubuque Street.
in_
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Normal maintenance costs will be required.
YEAR $
SOURCE OF FUNDING
---- ��—
Prior 85 20,000 GO
85
86 623,750 GO/FA
87
88
89
After 89
TOTAL 643,750
18
CITY SHARE EXTRA WIDTH PAVING - KEOKUK AND SANDUSKY
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
The City pays the cost of street paving in excess of 28' in width. Streets included in this program are Keokuk
Street from existing south to Sandusky Avenue and Sandusky Avenue from existing west to Keokuk Street and the
connection of Boyrum Street. The existing Sandusky Avenue and the existing Keokuk Street are 36' and 42' in width,
respectively. :•There are several new developments proposed by Southgate Development that will be expanding the
City's collector and arterial street network along Sandusky Avenue and Keokuk Street.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
This policy allows the City to establish streets wider than 28' in width to serve as collector and arterial streets.
Construction of the streets provides for growth in Phase I (1988-93) development area; improvement could be deferrer'
to 1986-87.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
No additional costs to current maintenance costs. May necessitate upgrading of Keokuk trunk sooner than -anti-
cipated (1989-91).
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85 8,200 GO
85 36,800 GO
86
87
88
89
Aftar A9
TOTAL
45,000
19
TAFT SPEEDWAY PAVING IMPROVEMENTS
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project involves the paving of Taft Speedway, 28' in width, from Dubuque Street west to the crossroad between
Taft Speedway to Foster Road. Storm sewer facilities will also be installed. Graveled residential'streets wihtin
the City limits area maintenance'problem for the City and a nuisance for the public. In addition, traffic volume
will''increase in the 'future because of proposed development along Taft Speedway.
One-third of this project is designated to be funded by special assessment and the rest of it will come from
General Obligation Bonds.
'RELATIONSHIP` TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
The City's policy is to encourage the paving of existing graveled residential streets within the City limits.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
The project will reduce annual maintenance costs on this street.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
1
Prior 85
85
86
87 20,000 GO/SP
88 345,000 GO/SP
89
After 89
1 TOTAL 365,000
20
I
DODGE STREET - DUBUQUE ROAD TO GOVERNOR
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT -
This project will involve the widening of Dodge Street to four lanes 49' wide from Dubuque Road to Governor Street.
This project is.needed.since the amount of traffic has increased in that the existing two lane facility cannot handle
thei traffic; safely and adequately.
Urban State Traffic Engineer Program (USTEP) will fund 55% of the construction for this project; the other 45% of.
construction and the engineering costs will be funded by General Obligation Bonds.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
It is the City's policy to provide motorists with quality and safe driving facilities.. Consistent with the Comprehensive,
Plan trafficway design standards.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Normal maintenance costs will be required.
YEAR 8 SOURCE 0_ F FUNDING
_— C 11'
Prior 85 ^+'
85
i 85 145,000 GO/SA
gg 352,000 GO/SA
I S9
After 89
TOTAL 497,000
l
y.
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RAILROAD CROSSINGS - ROCK ISLAND LINE
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
- This project will provide railroad crossing improvements over the Rock Island tracks on First Avenue, Dubuque
Street and Clinton Street. This would provide a rubberized crossing on First Avenue and asphalt crossing on
Dubuque and Clinton Streets. The existing Rock Island Railroad crossings at the aforementioned locations are
in poor condition, creating uncomfortable, and at times unsafe driving conditions.
State Grade Crossing Surface Repair monies will fund 60% of the construction, the City's share is 20% of construction
plus engineering costs. The railroad company's share is the remaining 20% of construction. With the poor financial
status'of the Rock Island Line, the City may have to fund their share.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
Not'addressed. It has been City Policy to provide motorists with smooth driving facilities at railroad crossings.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Maintenance costs will be reduced at crossings and less maintenance will be required to vehicles using crossings.
YEAR
Prior 85
85
86
87
1I J 88
89
After 89
i TOTAL
$ SOURCE OF FUNDING
i
2,000 GO
156,000 GO/SA/CO
i.
158,000
22
CRANDIC RAILROAD CROSSINGS 1I
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project will provide railroad crossing improvements over the CRANDIC tracks on Highland Avenue, Waterfront Dr.
and Riverside Dr. This will provide for an asphalt crossing on all three locations. The existing CRANDIC railroad
crossings at these places are in poor condition; they create uncomfortable, and at times, unsafe driving conditions.
Funding is to be split three ways between the City (20%), the CRANDIC Railroad (20%) and State Grade Crossing Sur-
face Repair monies (60%).
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANO/OR JUSTIFICATION
I; Not addressed.' It has been City policy to provide motorists with smooth driving facilities at railroad crossings.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
1.
Maintenance costs will be reduced at crossings and there should be the opportunity for less maintenance to vehicles
th crossings`'
using ose
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85 .11000.GO
GO/SA/CO
85 `" 57,000
86
( 87.
i 88
89
After 89
TOTAL 58,000
t
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IOWA AVENUE BRIDGE
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project will provide for the engineering and reconstruction of the Iowa Avenue Bridge over the Iowa River.
funded by
atS8Construction
'Design
iscurrehinpr0ess and
isbedperproect)ofFederlAid BridgeReplacementProgrammonieswiththe
will with 00all,
-remainder funded from General Obligation Bonds. Federal funding is available for this project to begin in the 1984
construction season.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION Iowa Avenue and
This'bridge`is located at the intersection of Iowa Avenue and Riverside Drive (Highway 218/6).
" Riverside Drive are"existing collector and arterial streets and are shown as such in the Comprehensive Plan. This
project maintains existing trafficways.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
future maintenance costs and prevent deterioration which would eventually necessitate
This project will reduce
total replacement.
YEAR 8 SOURCE 0� DING
Prior 85 71,000 GO
85 1,248,000 GO/FA
86
87
88
89
After 89
TOTAL 1,319,000
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BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
i This project will provide for a study to determine needs and for the subsequent design and reconstruction of the
eastbound bridge over the Iowa River on Burlinoton Street.
General Obligation Bonds, sold in December, 1982, will fund the design costs, currently in progress. Construction
will:be funded with $650,000 (maximum amount allowed per project) of Federal Aid Bridge Replacement Program monies
with the remainder financed by General Obligation Bonds. At this time, it is anticipated that Federal funding will
be available so that construction can begin in the 1985 construction season.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
;This. bridge is located at the intersection of Burlington Street, Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive (Highway 218/6).
Burlington Street and Riverside Drive are existing arterial streets while Grand Avenue is projected as an arterial
street in the Comprehensive Plan.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Thisproject,will;reduce future maintenance costs and prevent deterioration which would eventually necessitate total
replacement.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85 72,000 GO
85
86 1,016,000 GO/FA
•I. 87
88
89
1� After 89
TOTAL 1,088,000
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DODGE STREET BRIDGE DECK REPAIR
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project will involve the repair of the Dodge Street bridge deck (over the C.R.I. & P. Railroad) with dense
concrete, a system used by the State of Iowa in repairing highway bridge decks and similar to the Park Road bridge
repair. The Dodge Street bridge deck surface is deteriorating, in that the concrete is spalling, creating many
potholes.
Federal Aid to Urban Systems monies (FAUS) will fund $78,750 of construction costs, with the remainder being funded
by General Obligation Bonds.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
Not addressed. It has been City policy to repair/replace City bridges when necessary.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
1
j; Future maintenance costs will be greatly reduced.
i
i;
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
I 85
86
87 10,000 GO
88 115,000 GO/FA
89
After 89
TOTAL 125,000
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BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE AT RALSTON CREEK
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project will involve the repair of the Burlington Street bridge deck (over Ralston Creek) with dense concrete,
a system used by the State of Iowa in repairing highway bridge decks. The bridge deck is deteriorating in that the
concrete is spalling, creating many potholes.
Urban -State Traffic Engineering Program (USTEP) will fund approximately 50% of the project, the other 50% will be
funded by General Obligation Bonds.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
..r �kn r;r,. �„ r.nair/ra�iara N tv hridaes when necessary.
Not addressed. It t
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET 1
Present and future u
YEAR
Prior 85
85
86
87
88
89
After 89 _
TOTAL
BENTON STREET BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
i This project will provide for the design and widening of the Benton Street bridge over the Iowa River from the
existing.two lane structure to a facility carrying four lanes. This project will include the repair of an extensively
6k deteriorated deck which is presently overlayed with asphalt. This project is necessary since the amount of traffic
has increased such that the existing two lane structure cannot adequately accommodate the traffic.
Designs.would be funded by General Obligation Bonds. Construction will be funded with $650,000 (maximum allowed
per project) of Federal Aid Bridge Replacement Program monies with the remainder funded from General Obligation Bonds.
The actual date of construction will depend upon when Federal funding is available.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
This bridge is located on Benton Street just east of 'Riverside Drive (Highway 218/6)
streets and.are shown as such in the Comprehensive Plan.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
.I Normal maintenance will be required.
Both streets are arterial
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85 135,000 GO
86 ;
8877 1,060,000 GO/FA
89
After 89
TOTAL 1,195,000
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I, DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
CREEKSIDE SIDEWALKS NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGY AREA
Construct and repair sidewalks located along 2nd and 4th Avenues and H and I Streets. Existing sidewalks in the
Creekside Area have deteriorated to the point where residents have specifically requested repair be done. Many
streets are not.served with sidewalks and residents requested that high traffic areas be supplied with sidewalks.
This project will be funded by CDBG monies. It was approved by the CCN, but has.been moved to FY86 because.of
funding cuts. for their FY85 budget.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
This projectisconsistent with trafficways design standards of the Compreheisive Plan. This project adheres to
the policy approved by CCN and City Council of allocating CDBG funding to redevelopment areas.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
This project will not necessitate the infusion of additional funding. The project will remedy existing problems
and postpone the need for any future funding for the next 10-15 years..
_.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85 HC
86 47,000
87
88
89
After 89
TOTAL 47,000
29
01
VILLA PARK SIDEWALK
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project will provide sidewalk along MacBride Drive and MacBride Road on the north and west sides of Villa Park,
and will join with the existing sidewalk in the area. Part II of MacBride Subdivision has developed to the extent
that the installation of sidewalk along Villa Park is necessary in order to provide pedestrians access along the
park in a safe and usefull manner.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
Consistent with the trafficway standards in the Comprehensive Plan of Rroviding sidewalk along each side of streets
and separate from the traffic flow. Installation of sidewalks would provide for pedestrian safety.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Additional funds will be necessary for snow removal. The addition of various park sidewalks and the Rocky Shore
Bikeway may result in slower snow removal in heavy snowfall winters.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85 7,000 OP
86
87
88
89
After 89
TOTAL 7,000
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MERCER PARK SIDEWALK
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project will provide sidewalk along Dover Street on the east side of Mercer Park, and will join with the existing h
sidewalk in the area. Since the Village Green area is nearly fully developed, access along the park is necessary
for pedestrian use and safety.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION I
i
It has been City policy to install sidewalks for pedestrian safety. This project is consistent with the trafficway
design standards of the Comprehensive Plan.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET .IMPACTS
Additional funds will be necessary for snow removal. The addition of various park sidewalks and the Rocky Shore Bike- i
in slower snow . removal in heavy snowfall wintersi
Bike-
way ,
Y
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85 I
85 i
86 11,500 GO i
87
:j 88
,...i;,._. _. 89
After 89
TOTAL 11,500
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WILLOW CREEK PARK SIDEWALK
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This, project will provide sidewalk along Benton Street and Teg Drive on the north and east sides of Willow Creek Park.
Since the Penny Bryn area is nearly fully developed, access along the park is necessary for pedestrian use and safety.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
It has been City policy to install sidewalks for pedestrian safety. Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan trafficway
design standards:
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
. The addition of various park sidewalks and the Rocky Shore Bikeway
Additional funds will be required for snow removal
may result in slower snow removal in heavy snowfall winters.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85
86 GO
87 35,500
88
89.
After 89
TOTAL 35,500
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NORTH DUBUQUE STREET SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
The project involves the widening of the existing sidewalk located on the west side of Dubuque Street between Kimball
Road -and the Mayflower Apartments. The sidewalk is currently 4 wide and the proposed width is 8!. Due to the high.
rate of 'pedestrian traffic on Dubuque Street north of Park Road which originates mainly from the Mayflower Apartments,
located on the west side of Dubuque Street should be replaced with a wider facility.
the existing 4' wide sidewalk
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
is
roject
ttafficwayncity I designpstandardsto ins I oftall providingalks for sidewalkssalongand safety of streets. Thepareatserved byhthepsidewalksisoshown fornt with the
develop-
ment during Phase I and II of the Comprehensive Plan.(1983 93).
FUTURE YEAR.BUDGET IMPACTS
Additional funds will be necessary for snow removal.
YEAR $ SOURCE O�NG
i
Prior 85 2,500 GO
85 35,500 GO
86
87
88
89
After 89
TOTAL 38,000
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lam+
CBD - CLINTON STREET
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
AvenuThe project requires replacing the existing pavement with Portland cement concrete on Clinton Street, from Iowa
e
to
light fixtures �astwell tasetree lwells land sminor aamenities. Thiswprojectriscing broken siealkcubaneededetolbringlthe aareanupato�the
standards of the adjacent downtown area.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
�J The improvement is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and City policy to upgrade the downtown area surrounding
�J the Urban Renewal Area.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
The street will be similar to other downtown streets; it will need normal maintenance.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85 12,000 GO
86 151,000 GO
87
88
�y 89
.After 89
TOTAL 163,000
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RALSTON CREEK PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND CLEARANCE
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
The project involves the acquisition and clearance of a property at 11 S. Johnson Street, adjacent to Ralston;Creek.
This would permit the City to repair a retaining wall and restabilize the bank.
This project was not high enough on the CCN's priority list to be included in their FY85 budget. It,will,be reviewed
again for their FY86 budget.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
Consistent with Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan,
FUTURE YEAR:SUDGET IMPACTS
periodic lot
The will require mowing and maintenance by Public Works. This project is needed to remove a seriously
he City to restore the bank of Ralston Creek to proper condition
dilapidated house and to permit t
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior B5
85 HC
86 32,520
87
88
89
After 89
TOTAL 32,520
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OUTDOOR POOL FACILITY
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
Replace the existing 35 year old pool with a new outdoor pool. The project involves replacing the existing City Park
pool with a new pool facility. The existing pool is 35 years old; the normal life of an outdoor pool is 25-30 years.
At any time a major breakdown, such as the collapse of the return pipe which is under the center of the pool or failure
of the filter system, could make it impractical to repair and reopen the pool. Many problems exist at present.
In order to provide the minimum required circulation, three out of four of the pool bottom drains are covered. The
fourth drain in the deep end is left uncovered to increase the suction and better circulate the water. The reason for
covering the drains is the water outlet pipes (the places where chlorinated water is returned to the pool) are broken
or clogged in the deep end. The only chlorinated water to reach the deep end is that which is suctioned by the deep
end drain. Proper circulation and disinfection is a basic need for any public aquatic facility and this condition
needs attention. Consultants have told the department that the major valves in the pool are in poor condition. Four
large and very expensive butterfly valves that control internal water flow are reported by consultants to be worn
down to one -sixteenth of an inch. These valves cost several thousand dollars to replace and their failure would close
the pool to the public for a lengthy repair.
By the end of summer '83, the pool was leaking approximately 50,000 gallons of water daily. After trying several
methods, we dropped smoke bombs in the sewer manhole to find where the water was leaking. Smoke came out of every
expansion joint in the pool tank, as well as the pool deck. Correcting this condition would involve cleaning out the
old sealant in all the expansion joints and replacing it with new caulking sealant. This work would be better
accomplished by specialists that are experienced in pool renovation. The Parks Div. has done the work in the past.
The pool deck has many broken and heaving areas. The problem of standing water in uneven areas and unsafe conditions
lead to more frequent participant injury. Staff feels that the cracking and heaving conditions of the deck could
possibly be a major reason for damaged water pipes and their related problems. The bottom of the pool has many areas
where the concrete surface has cracked and deteriorated.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
A new pool is in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Parks & Rec. portion of the Comprehensive Plan
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Future maintenance and repair costs would be reduced with a new pool.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85
86 GO
87 1,250,000
88
89
TOTAL 1,250,000
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SCOTT PARK
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
,.1 New neighborhood park, 5 acres west of Scott Boulevard, south' of Village Green South, north of the railroad
tracks. This could be a dual use park. It can be used for a soccer field and later a quiet neighborhood park:
Funding is proposed to come from the sales proceeds from Elm Grove Park and the Parkland Acquisition Reserve.
An. alternative to funding is the use of mandatory park dedication which would generate 5.16 acres of neighborhood
park. and eliminate the need for the City to purchase the parkland.
RELA.TIONSHIP.TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Annual -maintenance costs $2,500-$4,000. Capital outlay for play equipment $2,000, for trees $1,000.
I YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
.. Priar.85
85
86
87
88
89:.: -
After 89 55,000 OP
TOTAL 55,000
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MERCER PARK DIAMOND LIGHTS
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Ii DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
i Replace inefficient incandescent lights with metal halide lights. The existing lights are 16 years old and
inefficient: Footcandle readings have dropped well below normal levels. For youth baseball (Babe Ruth) the
low light level presents a real safety problem. Pay back in energy costs is 9 years, based on current rate (will
be less if rate goes up in future years, as it has the past few).
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
Not addressed - replaces existing lights.
FUTURE, YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Maintenance costs substantially reduced (cost of replacing incandescent bulbs) and energy costs reduced.
Ft
YEAR E SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85
86
87 22,000 GR
88
-, 89
1 After 89
J TOTAL 22,000
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MERCER PARK BALL DIAMONDS FENCING
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
Enclose four ball diamonds at Mercer Park with 6' chain link fence. At present, we are erecting snow fence in
k April and removing it at the end of the season - for outfields only. This project will provide for outfield fence
as well as.side fences - 6'9-guage chain link with top rail. This will assist in crowdcontrol, by allowing warmup
areas, and cut down on baseballs/softballs getting into the spectator areas.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
Not addressed.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
This will reduce labor costs to erect and remove snow fence each year because of the presence of permanent steel
fencing instead of: snow fence. for 5, months.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85
86.
87 23,500 GR
y 88
89
After 89
t
j TOTAL 23,500
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BUS FLEET EXPANSION/REPLACEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project provides for the acquisition of remanufacture of transit coaches to replace worn-out equipment and to
expand the fleet. The City's bus fleet currently includes 22 buses; 14 of these are now 10 or more years old. Grow-
ing demand for transit service has meant that more buses are needed at peak periods - additional vehicles should be
acquired for this purpose.
FY84: purchase 6 additional buses
FY85: remanufacture 6 buses
FY86: remanufacture 6 buses/purchase van
FY87: replace 2 buses
J FY88: purchase 2 additional buses
FY89: replace 3 buses/purchase van
Funding for buses is projected at 75% Federal Transit Assistance, 25% from Transit Replacement Reserve. The vans
are being purchased for SEATS; they are funded 100% from the Replacement Reserve.
0
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
Currently, City policy encourages the use of mass transit, particularly for trips to the downtown/University area.
Only through a planned vehicle replacement program can we continue providing quality service.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
As our present coaches get older, they are becoming more and more expensive to maintain. Replacing them will reduce
maintenance costs for each bus. However, buses added to the fleet will increase our total operating costs.
YEAR
$
SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
900,000
FA/OP
85
410,400
FA/OP
86
425,000
FA/OP
87
320,000
FA/OP
88
320,000
FA/OP
89
495,000
FA/OP
After 89
TOTAL 2,870,400
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PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE GARAGE
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
I Purchase of the old transit garage from UMTA will provide storage and a work area primarily for the Water Division.
I At present, the Water Division is renting area for the storage of materials, equipment, etc., associated with the
City's construction, repair and maintenance of watermains. The area is too small for adequate use and the rent is
rather high. For these reasons, it would be a proper venture for the City to purchase the existing old transit
maintenance facility site. Also, other Public Works Divisions will be able to utilize the facility for their use.
UMTA requires that sales proceeds of $350,000 from this parcel be used as funding for the construction of the new
transit garage. The Streets Division will fund $75,000 and the Water Division will provide $275,000 from the Water
Depreciation Extension & Improvement Reserve.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
Not addressed. This purchase is consistent with City policy to provide adequate facilities for storage, maintenance'
and repair of equipment.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
There will be some increase to building operation costs.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
i
Prior 85 350,000 OP
85 25,000 OP
86
.: 87
88
89
After 89
j TOTAL 375,000
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AIRPORT MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project will increase the safety and the efficiency of the Iowa City Airport. It involves repairing
existing
runways and adding taxiways; the traffic on and around the Airport will flow more smoothly. Approximately
seventy
acres southwest of the Airport and aerial easements will be purchased in order to extend runway #24. A longer run-
way will increase the margin of safety on take -offs for jet aircraft.
The FAA will provide about 80% of the funding with the remaining provided by the Airport Reserves and Airport abated
General Obligation Bonds.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
This master plan is specifically consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Capital improvements must be done soon to avoid the high costs of constructing a new airport.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
,Prior 85 GO/OP/FA
85 701,743 GO/OP/FA
86 2,888,495
87
88
i S9
After 89
TOTAL 3,590,238
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AIRCRAFT HANGARS AND SHOP
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
A building will be constructed to house one corporate hangar, five T -hangars and another building for a maintenance
shop.. The fixed base operator will use the maintenance shop for servicing aircraft. The hangars are being planned
because of -the. demand for them generated by the users of the Airport.
General Obligation Bonds will fund this and they will be paid from the rent of these hangars. The Airport has com-
mitments from potential renters and will get signed leases prior to taking bids for construction.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
Not addressed in the C
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMP
After the General Obli
for the Airport.
YEAR
Prior 85
85
86
87
88
89
After 89
TOTAL
NORTH CORRIDOR SEWER
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
t This project involves the extension of a 24" trunk sewer from the intersection of Dubuque Street and Taft Speedway
northeast approximately I,800'lineal feet. Portions of the existing trunk sewer between Prairie du Chien Road and
Dubuque Street are undersized to handle future flows. This project will allow for future development of land be-
tween Prairie du Chien Road and Dubuque Street north of the future Foster Road extension. The General Obligation
e Bonds will be abated by sewer revenue.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
This trunk line is shown in the Sanitary Sewer System Facility Plan as a future improvement and the Comprehensive
Plan shows the area to be served by this sewer as Phase II in development. Construction in Phase Twill support
Phase II development.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
No extra maintenance costs will be necessary other than periodic cleaning of pipes.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85
86.
87 6,000 GO
88 104,000 GO
89
After 89
. ry TOTAL 110,000
44
TAFT SPEEDWAY SEWER EXTENSION
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project involves the extension of a 33" trunk sewer, from the terminus of the River Corridor Sewer, west to
-.'Taft Speedway/Foster Road intersection, approximately 2,400 lineal feet. This project is needed to serve future
development west of Dubuque Street and north of the Iowa River. The General Obligation Bonds will be abated by
sewer revenue.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
This trunk line is shown in the Sanitary Sewage System Facility Plan as a future improvement and the Comprehensive
Plan shows the area served by this sewer as Phase II in development.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
No extra maintenance costs will be necessary other than periodic cleaning of pipes.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85
85-
86
87 13,000 GO
88 166,500 GO
89
After 89
�,. TOTAL 179,500
45
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SHAMROCK AND ARBOR DRAINAGEWAY IMPROVEMENTS
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project involves replacing existing culverts on Shamrock and Arbor Drives with concrete arch pipes from north
of.Shamrock to south of Arbor, enclosing the stream between the streets. This project also includes stream channel-
ization work from west of Peterson Street to the new culvert. The residents in the Shamrock Drive -Arbor Drive area
experience.backyardiflooding numerous timesa year. This project will decrease the amount and area of:the flooding
in this neighborhood. At the December 19, 1983 informal Council meeting, the Council authorized staff to proceed
with this project. Design of this project is currently underway.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
Not addressed. Improvements would minimize flooding problems caused by existing development.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Normal maintenance casts will be required.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85 8,000 GR
85 < 200,000 GR
86
87
88
89
After 89
is TOTAL 208,000
to
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EXISTING WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
Replace worn out mechanical equipment and upgrade structures and facilities. Existing equipment is worn out and the
structures are deteriorating and if plant is to remain in operation until new plant is phased in these repairs are
needed. This will.provide.a bypass for grit screening and replace the grit screening in the headworks.- Pumps will
be replaced in the pump house, the administration building and in the final clarifiers. There will be major improve-
ments to: the digesters, clarifiers, the pump house, sludge lagoons and to the Hawkeye Lift Station.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
It is the City's policy to maintain the existing Pollution Control plant at its current operatinglevel.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Future maintenance costs will be reduced.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85 60,000 OP
85 550,000 OP
86
87
88
89
L_ After 89
TOTAL 610,000
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EAST SIDE WATER STORAGE TANK
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This project provides for the construction of a 2,000,000 gallon water tank on the north side of Rochester Avenue
at Post Road. There has been substantial growth in the eastern part of Iowa City since 1970. Substantial growth
of the system .throughout the City illustrates the need to expand storage capacity to provide water.at.adequate
pressure.,.Due to the existing topography on the storage tank site and the amount of excavation required, con-
struction will be much less difficult if the facility is constructed prior to the construction of homes adjacent
to the site.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND/OR JUSTIFICATION
This project is consistent with the community facilities, goals and objectives of the Comprehensive. Plan in pro -
10 viding adequate community facilities in a. suitable location tomeet the needs of residents, providing adequate fire
protection by maintaining appropriate facilities, and to efficiently provide utility service.
FUTURE YEAR BUDGET IMPACTS
Adding a 2,000,000 gallon storage tank to the systems current 5,000,000 gallon storaae capacity will increase
operating costs for pumping and maintenance by at least $23,000: $18,000 gas & electric - $5,000 repairs &..maintenance.
YEAR $ SOURCE OF FUNDING
Prior 85.. 69,500i RB
85 1,047,500 RB
86
87
88
89
After 89
TOTAL 1,117,000
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CIP PENDING LIST
PROJECT
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
This project includes construction of the new wastewater treatment
facility,completion of the SE interceptor sewer, the outfall relief
system, and certain system rehabilitation. This improvement is needed
to construct a wastewater treatment facility which will meet federal
and state regulations governing discharge of wastewater. This project
is specifically recommended in the Comprehensive Plan. There will be
increased maintenance costs in operating the proposed larger wastewater
treatment facility and a minimal cost in maintaining the trunk sewers.
Wastewater discharge from the Iowa City wastewater treatment facility will
conform to Federal and State Regulations regarding discharge of effluent.
PARKING FACILITIES
ESTIMATED
PROJECTED COST
The costs for this project
are very unpredictable at
this time.
A'study is being done in FY84 on the need for additional parking facilities Costs to be determined.by•
in the..Central'Business District.' the study. -
CIVIC CENTER EXPANSION
A space needs study was completed early in 1982 which evaluated the existing Costs to be determined.
facilities, identified deficiencies and needs through the year 2000, and
offered several alternative solutions. The results of that study will be
evaluated and developed into a plan for future expansion.
CENTRAL PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
This project entails the acquisition of a suitable location; the design, $ 2,750,000
construction, furnishing and equipping of a public safety building to
house the Police Department and Central Fire Department. Police Department
and Central Fire Station facilities are completely inadequate and extremely
difficult to maintain. The present facility offers no proper working,
dispatching, interviewing, storage, training or utility areas. Emergency
access is difficult and dangerous. Future public safety needs of an expanding
city cannot be met unless a new facility is constructed.
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ESTIMATED
PROJECTED COST
PROJECT
WATER PLANT PRIMARY POWER SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS
This project involves installing an underground service and installing pad
5 75,000
mounted transformers for the purpose of improving reliability of the
is to improve the reliability of the
electric service. This project needed
power service at the water treatment plant.
RIVER CORRIDOR BUFFER AND TRAIL SYSTEM
The project establishes a continuous pedestrian and bicycle trail along the
buffer The proposed
$ 357,585
r Iowa River including 100 foot vegetative where possible.
�.J trail system provides an energy-conserving means of connecting existing parks,
historic sites and areas of residential, commercial, cultural and recreation
to the Comprehensive Plan's goal -
interests. The system relates directly
to protect and enhance the environmental quality of the City and its environs,
and to wisely use and conserve energy." The buffer and trail system will
and repair - mowing and brush trimming along the
require maintenance periodic
trail will be necessary. Protection and enhancement to surface-water quality
- - provided by a vegetative buffer will alleviate extensive runoff and erosion
from urban land uses.
IOWA AVENUE RESTORATION
This project provides for the rehabilitation of Iowa Avenue from Gilbert
Costs to be determined by
Street to Clinton Street. It includes construction of a landscaped median
study.
in these three blocks which would result in the elimination of the parking
in the middle of the street. The demand for parking spaces in this area
necessitates that alternative parking be provided before the parking in the
middle of the street can be eliminated.
SEWER SITE - SOFTBALL/SOCCER FIELDS
I Softball backstop and soccer goals, players' benches and bleachers for south
$ 10,000
end of proposed sewer plant site. We are very short on quality fields for
adult softball and kids soccer. The south 18 acres of the proposed sewer
for and facilities) will lend
plant site (not needed sewer physical plant
itself well to sport development. The money will buy softball backstops,
soccer goals, benches, bleachers (the exact mix to be determined later
based on need at that time).
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ESTIMATED
PROJECT PROJECTED COST
14ELROSE COURT IMPROVEMENTS
This project will involve the installation of new sidewalk and curb repair f 84,000
along Melrose Court. This project will help to protect the pedestrians that I
use Melrose Court by widening the sidewalk and adding or repairing curbs.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 27, 1984
T: City Council (/
FROM:
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: Dale E. Helling, Assistant City Manager // C
RE: Attached Letter �i
Attached is a copy of a letter which was distributed to the members of
various organizations regarding the Iowa Civil Rights Commission Rules
of Practice. This is being furnished to you at the request of a Council
member so that this matter may be discussed further by the City Council.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CMC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5030
January 9, 1983
near friend:
The Iowa Civil Rights Commission is now considering amendments to its
Rules of Practice. One of these amendments, to Rule 204-1.4 (601A)
deals with administrative review of discrimination cases and states that
"further processing is warranted when the information collected indi-
cates a strong possibility of a probable cause determination, the law
issues in the complaint need development, or commission resources
permit."
As I understand it, the Iowa Commission's initial action after taking a
complaint is to send a written interrogative to both the Respondent and
the Complainant, and to then continue investigation of the case with the
initial information gained from the questionnaire. If the above
amendment is adopted, the decision as to whether to pursue investigation
at all will be based on whether the interrogative yields strong evidence
of probable cause and/or if the case has potential for impacting current
civil rights law.
I am concerned that this change not take place for the following
reasons: 1) It will lessen the chances that people in communities under
tho jurisdiction of the state commission will receive a thorough and
fair investigation into possible discriminatory acts. We assist many
people from Coralville, West Liberty, Solon, and other outlying cities
in filing with the state commission because they do not have commissions
in their own communities and they cannot file in Iowa City. The state
commission is at times the only agency that can conduct a timely
investigation into their complaint.
2. IL further puts the burden of proof on the Complainant. In my own
experience as an investigator, I find that it can be difficult to
determine the likelihood of probable cause from the initial inter-
view with the respondent, particularly if the response is on paper
and not given in face-to-face contact. Respondents will rarely
admit to acting in a discriminatory manner, and can often put forth
a convincing case for why they did what they did. If we are to
fully serve people who come to us with complaints, I do not see how
we can justify closing a case after conducting only an initial
interrogative through the mail.
3. Investigating a case because of its potential impact on civil rights
law certainly is important, but many of our existing non-discrimina-
tion laws were brought about after hard fought, landmark legal
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battles - and they have not ended discrimination. They need to be
enforced constantly by agencies such as ours and the state commis-
sion. To screen out a complaint because it does not appear to be of
significant legal impact is to make these laws inaccessible and
fairly meaningless to people who are seeking help with a potential
case of "generic discrimination."
I understand that the commission is dealing with a shortage of resources
for avery large case load, but the proposed changes to Rule 204-1.4
would, I believe, be made at the expense of blacks, women, the disabled,
and all protected classes of people under the state's jurisdiction. I
am asking each of you to please read the enclosed amendment, and to
write a letter to Artis Reis, the Executive Director of the State Civil
Rights Commission, protesting the proposed amendment for the reasons
stated above, or for any other reason you may wish to put forth. The
letter can be personal or from your organization.
Address correspondence to: Artis Reis, Executive Director, Iowa Civil
Rights Commission, Eighth Floor - Colony Building, 507 Tenth Street, Des
Moines, Iowa 50319 or call 515-281-4478.
Thank you, your efforts will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Paula Klein
Civil Rights Assistant
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CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION (240)
NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION
Twenty-five interested persons, a govern-
mental subdivision, an agency or an asso-
ciation of 25 or more persons may demand
an oral presentation hereon as provided in
S17A.4(1)"b" of Code.
Notice is also given to the public that
the Administrative Rules Review Committee
may on its own motion or on written re-
quest by any individual or group, review
this proposed action under S17A.8(6) at a
regular or special meeting where the pub-
lic or interested persons may be heard.
Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code Section 601A.5(10),
the Iowa Civil Rights Commission hereby gives notice of
intended action to amend Chapter 1, Rules of Practice, Iowa
Administrative Code.
The current Rule 240-1.4, subparts (1)(a) and (b) and
1.4(2) are reorganized to show sequential processing of a
complaint.
The revised 1.4(3) provides for specific procedures to be
followed in determining extent of further processing and
closure. The intended action interprets policy of the
agency.
Rule 240-1.4(4) sets forth guidelines for a mediation
process which may be pursued at the discretion of the
agency. .The intended action interprets agency policy.
Rule 240-1.4(5) is added to show where investigation falls
in the sequential processing of a complaint. The intended
action is for clarification.
Rule 1.4(6) does not clearly preserve anonymity of com-
plainant, therefore, intended action is for clarification.
Any interested person may submit written suggestions or
comments on these proposed Rules to Artis Reis, Executive
Director, Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Colony Building, 507
Tenth Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319, before , 19_
Personswho wish to convey their views orally should contact
the same at the above address or call (515) 281-4478.
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This Rule is intended to implement Section 601A.15, the Code.
The following amendments are proposed. Item 1. Rule 240-
1.4 (601A), is amended to delete and add as follows:
1.4(1)• Receipt-and-aeknowYedgmertt-pf-eompYatnt.
e:--Upon-rnerpt-eF-a-verified-eompYa=rtt; -the-ezecotive
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Jurisdictional review. Upon the receipt of a statement
offered as a complaint, the executive director or designee
shall review the complaint to determine whefhe, the om-
mission has Jurisdiction of the complaint. A no Jurisdic-
tion determination shall constitute final agency action for
purposes of Judicial review.
Item 2. Rule 240-1.4 (601A), is amended to delete and add
as follows:
1.4(2) Hi+hdrenei- and•iro• .ort:__.Deuignated..taff
o& 4he• ooamLasIort shahoases-4hioh
have --be r ,A+hd�-bytthe•-camrkaiment- rivrMhicirthe
poinni�eloertno-ro-iegei-�juriadittiom Notice of the com-
plant. After Jurisdictional review and within twenty days
of receipt of the complaint, the executive director or
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( designee shall serve Respondent with a copy of the tomo Taint
by certified mail A letter of acknowledgement shall advise
the complainant of the right to withdraw the complaint and
sue in the district court according to Section 601A.16 Code
j of Iowa.
Item 3. Rule 240-1.4 (601A), is amended to add as follows:
j 1.4(3) Administrative r view.
a The executive director or designee shall nnriodically
•� review the complaint to determine whether further processing
is warranted. Further processing is warranted when the
information collected indicates a strong possibility of a
probable cause determination, the law issues in the com-
plaint need development or commission resources permit. A
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complaint determined not to warrant further processing may
be administratively closed after notice of intended closure.
Notice of intended closure shall state reasons for closure
and be served by certified mail upon the complain=at The
complainant shall be allowed thirty days to respond. Re-
sponse shall be in writing and sent to the executive direc-
tor or designee stating reasons whY the complaint should
remain open The executive director or designee shall
review and consider the response before making a closure
decision. A complaint determined not to warrant further
processing may be closed after one hundred twenty days of
receipt and before three hundred days or before a probable
cause determination, whichever occurs first.
b A complaint may be administratively closed at any time
if the complainant cannot be contacted after diligent
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efforts or is uncooperative causing unreasonable delay in
j the processing of the complaint.
c A complaint may be closed as
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when the respondent has made an offer of adjustment accept-
able to the executive director or des i nee but not to the
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complainant. Notice of intended closure shall state reasons
for closure and be served by certified mail upon the com-
plainant The complainant shall be allowed thirty days to
respond in writing to the executive director or designee
stating reasons why the offer is unacceptable. The execu-
tive director or designee shall review and consider the
response before making a closure decision.
Item 4. Rule 240-1.4 (601A), is amended to add as follows:
1.4(4) Mediation The executive director or designee may
conduct an impartial mediation of the complaint by offering
the complainant and the respondent an opportunity to nego-
tiate a no-fault predetermination settlement for the ournose
of amicably resolving the complaint prior to full investi-
gation
Item S. Rule 240-1.4 (601A), is amended to add as follows:
1.4(5) Investigatipn The executive diecter or designee
-h-11 make a Prompt investigation of the complaint and issue
a recommendation An administrative hearing officer shall
review mmendn*ion and issue a determinat±on pf
probable cause or no probable cause.
Item 6. Rule 240-1.4 (601A), is amended to add as follows:
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1.4(6) Anonymity of complaint. For purposes of public i
commission meetings, complaints shall be identified only by
case number so that the anonymity of the complaints and
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parties can be preserved. Nothing in this provision shall I
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apply to executive sessions of the commission, or meetings
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after the commission has made a decision to hold a public i
hearing.
Dated this day of , 198_
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ARTIS REIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION
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• Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Telephones:
Office, 0191 351.5075
Residence, (319) 351.0641
DENNIS C. VISSER, CLU, District Agent
Richard 1• Hines, General Agent
January 24, 1984
Mr. Neal G. Berlin
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
RE: Parking Policy
Dear Mr. Berlin,
I'm please to hear about the interest of the City Council
in reviewing the city's parking policy.
Specifically, I would like to make two points.
First, please do not eliminate all on street metered parking
as offstreet facilities are constructed as this convenience
can help keep the downtown attractive to many customers.
Secondly, I would wish to see some additional facility
constructed near the Civic Center to help with p=ovid ng
par ing both the downtown business person and also the
customer. Convenient access to vehicles is important for
our firm.
I certainly appreciate your consideration.
Sin/ ""-"yl'Y�,
Denn3.s G. 3sser, CLU
District Agent
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January 25, 1984
Neal Berlin
City Manager
Civic Center
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: Downtown parking study
Dear Neal:
I am in receipt of copies of the correspondence you sent to Dick
Hansen of Hansen, Lind, Meyer concerning the downtown parking study.
From my previous correspondence to you, you are aware of the fact
that I handle the management of Plaza Centre One.
I had the opportunity to meet with Dick Hansen, John Lind, John
Lundell and Jeff Davidson the last part of November. I then had a
subsequent meeting with Jeff Davidson, giving me the opportunity to
relate to Jeff the information gained from a survey of the occupants
of Plaza Centre One regarding parking needs.
I am enclosing a copy of the results of the survey on Plaza
Centre One and I must state that I am pleased to see our concerns
stated in Jeff Davidson's January 4 letter to you and the council
regarding parking policy.
I appreciate the opportunity to provide you with this iinfor—
mation prior to your council meeting and intend to be present when
the council meets on Monday evening, January 30.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
PLAZA CENTRE ON
R.A. (DICK) McKEEN
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Preparation for December 2, 1983 meeting with Jeff Davidson, Assistant
Transportation Planner
Specific Parking Requirements, Plaza Centre One
If the new zoning ordinance were complied with, Section 1-18,
Central Business Zone (CB -8) (a) Intent, states in the latter part
of the paragraph "It is intended that off-street parking facilities
be publicly provided and off-street accessory parking be allowed only
as a provisional use."
Section 1-18, Central Business Zone (CB -8) (c) Provisional uses:
(4) Off-street parking subject to the provisions of Sec. 1-54, page 116.
Section 1-54, Off-street parking requirements. When required,
off-street parking and stacking spaces, aisles and drives shall be provided
and maintained in compliance with the following requirements:
(a) Required number of off-street parking spaces. In all zones,
except in the CB -8 zone unless specifically required, there shall be
provided prior to the occupation of a building or commencement of a
principal use a minimum number of off-street parking and stacking spaces
as follows:
Principal use: Offices
Zone: Where permitted
Number of spaces: One (1) parking space for each 200 square
feet of floor area.
This translates to a city obligation in paragraph (a) Intent, or
if we were to have provided parking as required for offices outside of
the CB -8 zoning, one space per 200 square feet of floor area, our lease -
able square footage, not including first floor retail space, would amount
to 52,211 square feet, or if divided by 200, would equal 261.06 spaces
required for our building if not in CB -8 zoning.
If this were in a CB -2 zoning, the requirement would be changed
to one space per 300 square feet of floor area. If the 52,211 square
feet were divided by 300, it would require 174.04 parking spaces.
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The following information provides statistics for Plaza Centre One.
These statistics do not include the first floor retail space and reflect
only those related to non -retail office activity in the building.
There are presently 282 people employed on a non -retail basis
in Plaza Centre One.
Of those employees, there are presently 52 permit holders using
the Dubuque Street ramp and distant parking facilities.
On a recent survey asking tenant parking and additional information,
70 people indicated they would become permit parkers if permits were
available.
Of the 282 employees in Plaza Centre One, 89 employees (31.58%
of the total) indicated they lived outside of the Iowa City bus routes.
This would indicate needs for at least one-third of this number requiring
parking spaces.
In addition to the employees, the survey indicated non -retail
traffic at Plaza Centre One numbered approximately 1,480 people per week.
The net leaseable square feet, excluding retail for Plaza Centre
One, is 52,211 square feet. There would be one employee per 185.4 square
feet.
Relating to city requirements, CB -8 zoning, one space per 200
square feet of floor area were required, so Plaza Centre One would
call for 261 spaces. If related to CB -2 zoning, the requirement would
be changed to one space per 300 square feet of floor area, or 174
parking spaces.
If Plaza Centre One were allowed one parking space per 750 square
foot of leased office space, we would need 70 spaces.
A definite need for close -in parking in a building such as
i Plaza Centre One would require approximately one parking space per
1,000 square feet or an additional 52 parking spaces.
If one-third of the out-of-town employees required parking,
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this would be another 30 parking spaces.
These three total 152 parking spaces and do not include non -bus
riders that have the services available.
! It is our belief that the parking needs of a building such as
Plaza Centre One would require one-third of the spaces to be close in
and the remaining two-thirds within a three to four block area.
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CITY OF
CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST
January 26, 1984
IOWA
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
CITY
(319) 356-5000
Vernon Beck 6 Associates, Inc.
3100 West Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Dear Mr. Beck:
Thank you for your letter dated January 23, 1984. I have reviewed the
j Observation Report prepared by Dr. Reigstad and the field report prepared
y W. C. Ormond. Both documents have been made a part of the official
record on the Holiday_Inn project. Since this is the first piece of
written material—Th—T—B-Hilaing Official has seen on the allegations of
damage we are most interested in receiving copies of the monitoring
reports from your consulting engineers, Shive-Hattery and Associates. All
monitoring reports sutmitted will be reviewed by us and made part of the
official record.
I do wish to being to your attention the fact that Dr. Reigstad's
suggestion to increase the backfill behind the sheet piling has not been
accomplished. I also wish to share with you the City's understa— E g that
heavy construction vibrations and activities such as frost breaking will
continue to be voluntarily curtailed by Adolpson-Peterson until such time
as a written report of the Shive-Hattery tests indicates no adverse
actions are evidenced on adjoining property.
Thank you for your assistance in coordinating the piper flow, and may I
i again ask you to contact the appropriate people involved to complete the
access problems on the east property line and to clarify the redesign of
the west property line construction to show: (a) construction on your own
j property and, (b) materials of a type and rating approved for their
proximity to property lines. Although the City can release the building
permit with some interior plan data still unsubmitted, the Building
Official cannot release the permit until the access and construction
classification problems on the east and west wall are properly addressed.
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Mr. Vernon Beck
January 26, 1964
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I look forward to receiving the Shive-Hattery reports and the necessary
code documents.
Sincerely,,
t
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cc: Al Vijum
Eldon Poppe
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Mr. Michael K. Kucharzak iy
�AN2�lyn4 ly
Building Official
City of Iowa City
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Civic Center
410 E. Washington
Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: Holiday Inn -
Iowa City
Dear Mike:
Thank you for your
to the above project.
letter of January 13, 1984 relative
In
reviewing several of the issues
raised, I offer the following clarification and comments.
ITEM
• COMMENT
2
The structure will be provided with
automatic sprinklers throughout.
3
We agree to provide access from the
exit doors on the east property line.
4
I am providing Mr. Richard Wheeler, AIA,
with a copy of your comments for review
and analysis. He will respond directly to
You relative to this issue.
5
Mr. Vijums will provide needed documentation.
6
We have employed an independent inspector,
Buzz Ormond, Pierce King Architect Associates,
who has sole responsibility to oversee the
construction on our behalf. His direct
responsibility includes insurance that
actual construction conforms to approved plans
and specifications and all relevant building codes.
Vernon Beck & Associates, Inc.
Commercial Financing .. Commercial Real Estate Development
612/927.5310
3100 West Lake Street • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
and
Mr. Michael K. Kucharzak
January 23, 1984
Page Two
In this role, they are paid directly
by the owner and will oversee all needed
special tests. I am enclosing a copy of
the report of January 16 relative to their
inspection of Bushnell's Building. We
include an interim report by Gordon
Reigstad. Shive-Hattery's analysis will be
forthcoming. Any damage that is caused
by the construction activity will be
repaired by our group. The initial verbal
indications by our engineering experts
are that this is a minor problem. Neal
Berlin by contrast has provided his analysis
that this is a serious problem.
In summary, please be assured that we believe we are responding to
issues raised in your letter in prompt fashion. We also think we
are fully involved in the questions raised by Mr. Berlin. When
a complete report is available from Shive-Hattery, we will provide
you with a copy for review. We endorse Mr. Reigstad's recommendation
and ask for your input.
I must confess that I am quite displeased with the manner in which
the same individuals (Mr. Bob Downer, Attorney) keep appearing
and the practice of notification of every problem by calling a
press conference or speaking at public meetings when we are not
present to respond in a professional and expert manner. It's about
time that everyone recognized that we are responsible individuals
who are trying as best we can to complete a project that Iowa City
can be proud of.
Best regards,
Vernon R. Beck
President
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Eldon Poppe
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Iowa City, Iowa
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cow RAC IOk: ridoltsun •I Putter cjr., Ir1L.
5116JE1:"I: NnShnell's (br.ulrlinq .adlaccnC to Holir:: Lttil•'Site)•
PRESCwI: 1iordon H. Relyt:t.ed, brervll--Rwg�,tad, Inc
kldun Pc -p e, Analfsnn t•. Peter,•on, Inr..
Larry 5;chrof, 1;41aLl.hawF Foundation Co., Inc.
Fr„nl. Ci, Uc--.Aril Strurtural Consultants
Pob bar -Fur". Ia.,[ihne'l l s
M:,. :ast.rcm. f'u';,r.nells
This w.,ll: 1hrr,nyh ousr=rvatIon of the Eushnells budding was dune at
the reG!n•tst of the generol contractor, Adol+son & Peterson, Inc., at
appro:.rn1.LL' 1, I1: _t: a,m. Wedrret,day. Jenurry 18, 1484.
Thu PUI-P!* L- icer thi s oGser vat l un was to respond to a complaint from
the owners that. the northe,ist corner, of Eushnells building was
settling as nnit: h ds I. inch.
Wm initl 11y observed the: L•ntiument area with particular.roncentration
on the. west Wwll and the northwest cornej of that wall. All of the
basement wall t, ar"e rubble•stnnE• and mortar and have had a form of
whitew,esl,ir,g un the walls. A cracl. was observed in the northwest
corner e.;tendir,y down from the ba_ement ceiling to the basement floor.
Furthermore. this corner cracl.. was appro::imately 1/8 inches wide and
had a horirCrnt.al marl: placed un the wall on January 17 by Eldon Poppe.
It did not ,,pliear that marl. had any differential movement in the one
day period. There was also cract.ing observed in the concrete floor
within 2 fent of the west wall, which went moat of the length of the
wall. Farts of this cracl, had been filled with dust and debris
indicating th„L it was very likely an old crack. Furthermore, the
south east cur•ner was also carefully investigated but no cracking was.
observed in this wall. This portion of the wall was rebuilt
appro::imately Live years ago. There is another approximately 2 foot
thick masonry rubblestone wall parallel to the east wall at the center
of the building. there is also a crack in the floor within 2 feet of
this wall, but no cracks in the corners.
Next, we went to the apartments an the second floor which are
typically two story apartments with a mezzanine or balcony area. In
the first apartment which was near the rear or south and of the
building, there was a crack below the window in the brick wall which
was installed approximately 3 years ago, but there is no indication of
this crack at the foundation level. Later observing the entire rear
wall, there were no expansion/contraction or control joints in the
masonry. The crack below the window is probably a crack due to
thermal contraction. On further observations of the kitchen area, we
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were shown where some counter splashes pulled away from the countertop
creating a tapered type of separation at the side backsplash. The
back of the countertop was tight and the front of the countertop was
down approximat.ely 1/8 inch or so. This war also true on the counter
on the opposlte wall which is adjacent to the exterior wall. One of
the owners aleio pointed out something in the sheetr•ock on the interior
C non-bearing wall of that apartment, but there appeared to be no tract.
• but only a tape joint in the shertrocl.. There was no indication that
the sheet wall was crac.Led.
We ner.t observud the front apartment which showed a slight crack at
the north wall at. the turner of am of the, Pugh windows, about 12 feet
above the fluor. This e,p,,r-tmurrt also showed some of the same
countertop problems. Ttu tenant complained that within the last weel;
or so she couldn't shut her bathroom door. This door was adjacent to
the corridor and in a wall perpendicular to the bearing walls. The
door had intar•ference at thio bottam on the side. We were not shown
the two apartments in the? wuLt side• of the center bearing wall.
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Ne;;t wt: ub.urved the er.tor Icr of the btiiIdirig. The owner claimed that
the front (north) windows adjacent to the a::ten or east bearing wall
had been painted this last September. ApprLOA imately 1/4" of
dif+erentia.l settlement was noticed between some paint on the masonry
wall arid paint on the window.
The owners also indicated to -u5 that: the main doors to the building,
which are centered between the exterior, east bearing wall and the
center bearing wall of the building, had shifted slightly and required
a locf:smith to open the door .just the morning before (either Monday or
Tuesday morning), Apparently, thu IOLP511,1th did some adjusting in the
hinges. Lot:&irig at the east: waII,*the-re 'i �s a miscellaneous cracking
in this masonry wall, some at. the pilasters and others throughout. the
wall, particularly in some patched areae. It is very difficult to
determine ,if these are new crecbb.• Furthermore, continued cracking
would be e:;pected in those areas where the wall had been patched. On
re -observing the rear (suut.h) wall, we could clearly see the crack
below the window at the second fIomr,, which apparently extends
through the entire masonry wall. This track terminates at the second
floor level and does not appear below the second floor, indicating
that it did not develop from foundation movement.
On observing the site this particular day, there was quite a bit of
activity with e::cavating equipment, and concrete trucks casting pile
caps and forming of walls and pile caps.
At the tieback wall, there are places behind the sheeting where voids
in the soil were not completely filled. Since the soil is now frozen,
these voids do not contribute to any apparent distress in the wall,
but we do recommend filling them.
CONCLUSIONS
The conclusions drawn from our observation indicate that the northwest
corner of the east bearing wall may have experienced a settlement
approaching 1/4 inch. It appears that there is virtually no
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settlement at the southeast corner. Considering the poor soil in the
area at the footing level, the settlement is likely to be caused by
soil consolidation under the footing caused by nearby heavy vehicular
traffic.
RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend that ars independent. survt•y ttrm be commissioned to
monitor the mu.en,tmt of Lhu• east. be,. -ring wall of the NusYnoll building
and to record and monitor obvious crar.6.5. This monitoring should be
done on L� daily basis to observe any rhanges 1n this wall. Accurately.
pl.r.etI mehesrsrrny marls Shur,ld br placed aluricl th,e exterior- part of the
east wr.11, the south and north walls up to tlIC meddle bearing wall and
should Lt munitnr'ed using a bench rt�arl: at least SO feet away from the
cons trur.. t l c,n s1 te. For a period of at least one week, this monitoring
should be done on a daily basis. Furthermore. It 1s recommended that
har'1:ontal post tion of the sheeting wall in the area of the northwest
corner of bu. ,tinel l be monitored fur horizontal movement.
We also recr.-mnm•rrd that the monitoring of the Bushnell building and the
sheet iral w;,II be continued ou z• bi•weEl;ly basis after the first two
weeks of daily mons foring. Alter a pattern has been determined, we
recommenn conIInlibd monitoring weelly or monthly for several months,
depending or, the re=_ults of the initial measurements. Construction
should proceed during the observation period.
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SHIVE•HATTERY ENGINEERS
Highway 1 & Interstate 80, P.O. Box 1050
Iowa City, IA 52244
319-354.3040
Adolfson & Peterson, Inc.
Post Office Box 9377
Minnesota, Minnesota 55440
Attention: Mr. Al Vijums
Dear Mr. Vijums:
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Waterloo
Des Moines
Dubuque
Rock Island
January 20, 1984
RE: Bushnell Turtle Building
Investigation
In accordance with your request and our meeting with Mr. Eldon Poppe, we have
proceeded with our investigation of possible structural damage to the Bushnell
Turtle Building. Initial visual examinations indicate that some apparent
settlement has recently occurred along the east wall of the building. Cracking
was identified in the basement floor slab adjacent to the east wall, in the
south exterior brick wall and at the east side of the north wall. Minor
cracking was also identified in two locations in the upstairs apartment walls.
The cause or causes of the apparent settlement and cracking problems have not
been determined at this time. The adjacent excavations and construction
associated with the Holiday Inn project are a possible cause. It also has not
been determined whether or not the settlement and cracking will worsen under the
present conditions.
Per your telephone discussion with Bob DeWitt, January 18, 1984, we will perform
the following additional services in conjunction with our investigation:
1) Establish witness points to monitor possible worsening of cracks in the
building.
2) Establish a monitoring system to measure possible movement of the
cutoff wall adjacent to the Bushnell Turtle building.
3) Review the soil conditions at the northeast corner of the building
relative to utility line leaks or other causes of soft subgrade
conditions.
4) Evaluate the structural design of the Bushnell Turtle remodeling
project.
5) Review the results of our monitoring programs and investigations with
you.
We understand that you are proceeding with an independent review of the cutoff•
wall design. We will prepare a summary report of our findings and our analysis
following a meeting to review this information with you. Unless the monitoring
CIVIL INDUSTRIAL • ELECTRICAL • MECHANICAL • STRUCTURAL GEOTECHNICAL • ENVIRONMENTAL • TRANSPORTATION
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Adolfson & Peterson, Inc.
RE: Bushnell Turtle Building Investigation
January 20, 1984
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data indicates current movement of the building and/or cutoff wall, we
anticipate that this review meeting should be held late next week or during the
week of January 30.
We will perform our work on an hourly basis. You will be billed based on our
standard rates for the hours worked.
We will keep you informed as new information is identified. In the meantime,
please call if you have questions or comments.
Sincerely,
SHIVE-HATTERY ENGINEERS
Dale E. Moore, P.E.
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cc: 'EIo'n,Poppe
Bob DeWitt
Phil Larson
SHIVE•HATTERY ENGINEERS
City of Iowa Cit,_
MEMORANDUM.-
Date:
EMORANDUM=
Date: January 25, 1984 ,
To: City Manager and Members of/City Council
From: Michael E. Kucharzak `G
Re: IRB's - Section 8 and Ralston Creek Apartments
IRB's
The 1981 Federal Municipal Revenue Bond Act requires that multi -family
housing receiving industrial revenue bonding have 20% of the units occu ied
by persons of low and moderate income as defined by the ec ion 8 regu a ions
'of HUD.
The majority of the tenants in Ralston Creek Apartments are, like the
majority of tenants in Iowa City, low income single persons, however, the
bonding provisions require that documentation be provided to assure that 20%
of the units are occupied by lowan m�fe income persons.
Since the City Council as Housing Authority operates a Section 8 Housing
Assistance Program designed to assist low and moderate income families and
individuals in obtaining affordable housing, the developer contacted the
Housing Coordinator for the Section 8 program to see if eligible Section 8
tenants could be referred to Ralston Creek apartments as a possible housing
choice that they may wish to consider.
The primary benefit to the developer in this arrangement would be that
records of low and moderate income tenants would be maintained and audited by
the City of Iowa City and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The benefit to the City came from the additional available units to the
housing options for Section 8 certificate holders.
Since the majority of the dwelling units in Ralston Creek apartments were
designed as two and three bedroom units, and capable of being occupied by a
family or a family plus two roomers (a family plus 3 roomers by today's
codes), the rent was set at $620 for a 3 bedroom unit, $520 for a two bedroom
unit and $298 for a 1 bedroom unit, with the tenant paying their own elec-
tricity. When the electrical allowance was added to the rent for a one
bedroom unit, the result was in excess of the HUD limits for Section B. The
owner lowered the rent on some one bedroom units from $298 to $265 to open
opportunities for Section 8 tenants to occupy the units.
SECTION 8
The maximum rent includin utilities that a tenant seeking Section 8 assis-
tance could pay in Ralston Creek Apartments is:
$379 for a three bedroom unit
$330 for a two bedroom unit
$280 for a one bedroom unit
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Each eligible Section 8 tenant receives a certificate of eligibility for
rental 'assistance which specifies the number of bedrooms they are permitted
and are obligated to occupy. Since HUD is not as generous as local
ordi-
nances, we are permitted to give a one bedroom certificate to a single person
who is elderly or to a HUD defined handicapped/disabled person of any age
that is capable of living independently. Amarried couple would also be
eligible for a one bedroom certificate, as would a single parent with one
young child. The HUD regulations do not define a family as two non -related
individuals as does the City Code of Ordinances. HUD Section 8 regulations
only define families and individuals. "Student" is not a class of person;
rather, a student is classified as an individual or as in the case of a
married student, a part of a family unit.
Presently, of the 60 dwelling units at Ralston Creek Village, 11 are occupied
by tenants receiving Section 8 assistance, one unit is occupied by a low
income family not receiving Section 8 assistance at this time.
The breakdown of the eleven Section 8 tenants indicates that 8 are eligible
because of a handicap or disability, 2 are occupied by a single parent with a
minor child, and one is occupied by a married couple. The twelfth low income
tenant is a married couple who recently experienced an increase in their
income, such that their contribution to the rent (28% of adjusted gross
income), was in excess of the contract rent for Ralston Creek Village.
Although the family is still eligible for Section 8 assistance as a low
income family, the maximum rent allowed by HUD for tenants seeking assistance
in Iowa City is so low that in reality, only very low income tenants can
receive assistance. The once subsidized tenant still occupies the unit, is
credited as a low income tenant per IRB requirements, and is paying the same
rent as all the other one bedroom units occupied by Section 8 tenants.
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A breakdown of the other Ralston Creek apartments follows:
UNITS SECTION 8 COMPOSITION
RALSTON COURT 21 5 2 married couples
(1 elderly
1 handicapped)
3 single parents
witha minor child.
RALSTON SQUARE 28 6 1 handicapped single
person
2 married couples
3 single parent -minor
child.
RALSTON HEIGHTS 20 4 1 disabled single
person
3 single parent -minor
child.
Total number of units in Ralston Creek Village apartments is 129 dwelling
units of which 26 are currently receiving Section 8 assistance. This is in
excess of the 20% requirem� The actual number of units occupied by low
and moderate income tenants is unknown, but due to the occupancy by certified
Section 8 tenants, the owner meets the IRB requirements.
I have been asked to provide the current number of certificates for Section 8
existing housing that have been issued and for which the certificate holder
has not secured a unit. As of January 18, 1984, 11 one bedroom certificate
holders are seeking units, 17 two bedroom and 3 three or more bedroom
certificate holders.
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City of Iowa City-
= MEMORANDUM
Date: January 25, 1984
To: City Manager and City CoCouncG�1/'"s
From: Michael E. Kucharzak ///G
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Re: 1701 Ridge Road
At a recent informal meeting of the City Council, the Council discussed
the building permit to construct a single-family dwelling at the
above-mentioned address. Please be advised that David Ostadgaard applied
for a building permit on August 31, 1983, to construct a residence. The
plan review revealed that the proposed development was in accordance with
all City codes and ordinances. Special note should be made of the fact
that the lot was in compliance with Section 8.10.21C1• as a legal
non -conforming lot of record. This allows the lot to be developed without
meeting the Code requirement of 40 feet of lot frontage as required by the
zoning ordinance then in effect. The building owner has been prevented
from proceeding with construction until a legal problem of easements is
cleared up. Apparently, the lot originally contained two easements, one
along the extension of Whiting Avenue which was deeded to the City in 1919
and vacated in 1927. The easement carrying legal difficulties runs
perpendicular to Whiting Avenue and also was deeded to the City in 1919
but apparently was never properly vacated. Abutting lots to the
Ostadgaard property are also affected by a vacated easement; however, the
lots have been developed without the easement being considered as a title
objection.
Since the legal work could not be completed, Mr. Ostadgaard had to have
his building permit reissued on January 6, 1984.
Therefore, Mr. Ostadgaard has a valid building permit to construct a
single-family residence at 1701 Ridge Road subject to satisfying the
clearing of the easement.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 23, 1984
To: City Coufrc-o
From: Don Sch((rtier1:
Re: Special Population Census
At an informal meeting of the City Council on January 9, 1984, the City
Council requested information concerning the feasibility of a special
census. In particular, such information as the cost of taking a special
census, the timing, and the prospect for producing additional dollars in
revenue was requested.
Staff of the Finance Department was unable to determine how much the City
paid for the special census taken in 1974. As to the cost for a special
census now, it will cost the City approximately $1.25 per capita or
approximately $60,000. The costs are broken down as follows:
$10,000 - Census Bureau processing costs
$50,000 - Salaries -
1 supervisor from the Census Bureau
3 office clerks from the local community
44 census takers from the local community
The process for implementing a special census commences with the submis-
sion of a letter to the Census Bureau in Washington, D.C., stating an
interest in undertaking a special census. A certified boundary map and a
check for $75.00, for a cost estimate for undertaking this special census,
should be submitted with the letter.
The City must advertise and establish a list of three persons for each
position mentioned above. The Census Bureau will interview, select and
train persons for each of these positions. Although it takes approximately
one week to perform the census, at least six weeks will be consumed from
the time the Census Bureau is notified to proceed until after the census
is taken. The results of the survey are not available until from two to
three months after the survey is taken.
An increase in population will result in additional revenues to the City
from those funding sources based in part on population, but the additional
funding may not offset the cost of having the census taken, depending upon
the amount of population increase. Perhaps more is gained by having a
mid -decade census taken for the purpose of population projections for
demographic studies. The population and the housing characteristics data,
however, are limited as compared to the decennial census. For this
purpose alone, however, it would be more appropriate to have the census
taken in 1985.
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There are basically seven sources from which the City derives funds, the
distribution of which are in part based on the population of the commu-
nity. These funding sources and the amounts directly attributable to
population increase (or decrease) are presented as follows:
1. Liquor Profits - The City's revenue from liquor profits is determined
i by multiplying a percentage of the State's gross receipts by a ratio
of the City's population to the State's population. This amounts to
$306,584 for FY85. Assuming that two of the three variables, which
comprise the formula for determining the City's revenues, remain the
same, the City would realize an increase of $6.08 per person increase
in population.
2. State Municipal Assistance - As with liquor profits, State Municipal
Assistance is derived by multiplying State revenues by a ratio of the
City's population to the State's population. Accordingly, again
assuming that two of the three variables remain constant, the City
would realize an increase of $6.49 per capita increase in population.
3. Road Use Tax - Road Use Tax revenues are determined much in the same
way that liquor profits and State Municipal Assistance is determined.
The state revenues are multiplied by a ratio of the City's population
to the State's population. This source of funding for the City, again
assuming that two of the three variables do not change, would result
in an increase of $32.50 per capita increase in population.
4. Federal Revenue Sharing - The formula for computing Federal Revenue
Sharing is extremely complex. There are so many variables involved
that the staff was unable to determine the significance of a popula-
tion increase to an increase in this revenue. The Finance Director
indicated that population, as one variable, has very little impact on
the amount of revenue generated; the tax rate for the area has the
most significance.
5. Federal Aid Urban Systems (FAUS) funds - The urbanized area, of which
Iowa City is a part, received in FY83 $4.23 per capita for the
population in the urbanized area. Although this funding source is
based strictly on population, the funds are allocated solely on the
basis of the decennial census population figures. The City, there-
fore, would not realize any increase in FAUS funds as a result of an
increase in population realized by taking a special census.
6. Urban Mass Transit Assistance (UMTA) funds -UMTA funds like Federal
Revenue Sharing funds are allocated on the basis of a very complex
formula for distribution. The variables include density of the Iowa
City urbanized area, densities of all urbanized areas in the United
States, the population of the Iowa City urbanized area, and the
population of all the urbanized areas. Each of these variables are
computed at a certain percentage of the total dollar allocation to
derive an amount for our urbanized area. The amount of funding for
FY83 was $8.20 per capita.
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7. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds - The City realized
$751,000 in funds this fiscal year from this funding source. The
formula for computing CDBG funding is also very complex and consists
of eight separate variables. The staff did have the necessary
information, however, to compute the increase in funding by a popula-
tion increase in holding seven of the eight variables constant.
Accordingly, the increase in CDBG funding is $36.00 per capita.
Of the funding sources which the staff was able to compute, the City would
realize at least approximately $80.00 in additional revenue for each
person increase in population of the community. The population of Iowa
City has been increasing at approximately 500 people per year. Assuming
this population increase to continue, revenues for one year would be
approximately $40,500. For five years, the City would realize an added
increase of approximately $200,000.
One should be extremely cautious in suggesting that a special census be
taken for the sole purpose of generating additional State and Federal
revenues. In each case above, many variables were held constant in order
to determine what the increase in revenue would be for each person
increase in population. It must be emphasized that any one of these
variables can and will change, including the amounts of revenue which the
State and Federal governments receive and allocate.
Should the City resolve to have a special census taken, it should be
performed in the fall of 1984 or the fall of 1985. The population within
the community is greatly affected by the University student population.
There are a greater number of students enrolled in the fall than at any
other time of the calendar year. Most of these students will live in Iowa
City.
One of the dangers in having a census taken in Iowa City is in getting the
students to list their Iowa City address as their home address. In 1974,
with the assistance of the University administration, there was a rigorous
campaign to encourage the students to list Iowa City as their home
address. Without this effort, it's quite probable the City could lose
population.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 18, 1984
TO: Iowa City City Council
FROM: City Clerk
RE: Beer/Wine License/Conditional Approval
FOR YOUR INFORMATION --Conditional approval was given at the
10/11/83 Council meeting to Super Spud Food Shopoe, Old Capitol
Center, for Sunday Sales/Beer-Wine Permit. They have
submitted, after the 90 -day period, the required information
which allows them to retain their permit.
City of Iowa City -
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 25, 1984
2b: City 'Manager and City Council
From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance
Re: FY84 Budget Amendment
In connection with the Retirement System for Police Officers and Fire-
fighters, the Code of Iowa provides that Cities shall pay all medical costs
of retired employees for any injuries and diseases incurred while in the
performance of their duties. The Code also states that heart disease or any
disease of the lungs or respiratory tract shall be presumed to have been
incurred while on the job.
The City pays these medical costs from the Police and Fire Departments'
operating budget and does budget $2000 annually for such costs for each
department. A retired firefighter has recently undergone heart surgery and
total billings received to date for the surgery amount to approximately
$22,000. With this new I am notifying you that I will be amending the Fire
Department FY84 Budget to increase their total budget by $22,000 in order to
provide funding for these medical costs.
cc: Bob Keating
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 25, 1984
To: City Council
From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance R
Re: Revisions to the FY85 Proposed Budget
Several changes to the FY85 Proposed Budget are needed. The attached
schedule itemizes those changes and shows the net effect on the ending
fund balance. The net effect for these changes is small enough that no
revision to the property tax levy is recommended. The following provides
a detailed description of why the changes are needed.
Police Patrol:
1. The budgeted amounts for the two additional patrol cars and the
stationwagon included the cost of three lightbars and one portable
radio which had already been included in other capital outlay items.
This change, therefore, does not decrease the number of lightbars or
portable radios in the budget, it only eliminates the double budgeting
for these items.
2. In the Council's Budget Review session on January 14th, the suggestion
was made to investigate the purchase of a larger paper shredder than
what was budgeted so that it could be made available to all City
Departments. The Purchasing staff has reviewed paper shredders and
has found that a larger model would cost approximately $875. However,
they have also found a used shredder of a larger size available now
for $500. The used shredder is in good condition and will be for sale
because the current owner is upgrading to a larger unit. I recommend
that we purchase the used shredder this fiscal year which would then
allow us to eliminate the paper shredder purchased from the FY85
Budget.
3. Several years ago the Council allowed the Police Department to add one
sergeant on a temporary basis following the decision of the Civil
Service Commission to reinstate Ronald Fort to the rank of sergeant.
Chief Miller has requested permission to retain the eighth sergeancy
although it was not included in the FY85 Budget. Having the addi-
tional sergeant position has allowed the Police Department to assign
two sergeants to each shift which allows for a sergeant being avail-
able to supervise each shift. This change would not increase the
total number of personnel in the Department. It would instead upgrade
a budgeted patrol officer position to a sergeant position and would
allow for the budget to reflect what has been, for several years, the
organization structure of the department. The City Manager supports
this change.
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4. A question arose during the budget session regarding why a uniform
allowance budget amount was listed in the FY84 Patrol Budget but not
in the FY85 Budget. Our review shows that the FY84 amount was for
cleaning and shoe purchase reimbursements for police officers. In
FY85, the budget for these reimbursements is included in the depart-
ment's budget for uniform costs which is a more appropriate classifi-
cation for this type of expenditure. The uniform costs are included
in the commodity budget amount in the budget book. Since the budget
was found to be correct as is, no change is needed for this item.
Police Records and Identification:
It has been discovered that the budgeted amount for the microfilm equip-
ment did not include any costs for installation, delivery, supplies and
maintenance. Therefore the budget should be increased by $2,150 to cover
these costs.
Senior Center:
The County's funding share is to be 20 percent of the total budget for the
Senior Center. When a last minute change was made in their expenditure
results inei increasing the rbudgeted receipt e was not pfor dthe TCounty's he esharect computation
y$800.
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REVISIONS TO FY85 PROPOSED BUDGET
AS OF 0I-27-84
EXPENDITURES:
Police Patrol:
Reduce budgeted amount for addtl. vehicles
Eliminate paper shredder
Change one Officer to Sargeant
Police Records & Identification:
Add maintenance, installation, delivery and
supplies to microfilm equipment budget amt.
TOTAL ADDITION TO BUDGET
RECEIPTS:
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Senior Center:
Correct computations of County's fundi,ti share
NET EFFECT ON ENDING FUND BALANCE:
Receipts
Expenditures
NET DECREASE IN ENDING FUND
BALANCE
$ (4,720)
(200)
4,115
$ 800
1,345)
$ 545)
$ (805)
2,150
$ 1,345
$ 800
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parks & recreation MEMO
department
to: City Manager and City Council
• from: Dennis E. Showalter . -•
re: Mandatory Parkland Dedication date: January 25, 1984
Material
Attached are five papers relating to mandatory parkland dedication:
I. Parkland Acquisition for Iowa City, February, 1982.
Major changes since this was written include:
(a) Change in Scott Park from eight acres to five acres.
(b) We have planted the large alfalfa field at Scott Boulevard
dam to bluegrass --will play soccer there this spring.
(c) We are in the preliminary steps of acquiring Miller Park --
five acres.
2. The proposed ordinance from Planning and Program Development.
3. Legal opinion from Jansen and Boyle.
4. Legal opinion from Braun to Hayek.
5. Legal opinion from Angela Ryan.
The concept of mandatory parkland dedication has been reviewed and
unanimously approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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PRIORITIES
At the present time, Iowa City has 29 parks - 524 acres - under its
control. 26 parks are owned, three are under lease. For the purposes
of this report, I have divided the parks into three broad categories:
city-wide parks, community parks, and neighborhood parks.
The city-wide parks are:
1. City Park 105.2 acres
2. Hickory Hill Park 97.5 acres
3. Mesquakie Park 64.0 acres
4. Sturgis Ferry Park 37.9 acres
5. West Landfill Park 30.0 acres
Total 334.6 acres
The community parks are:
1. Mercer Park 27.1 acres
2. Willow Creek Park 27.2 acres
3. Napoleon Park 26.0 acres
4. Terrill Mill Park_ 17.6 acres
Total 97.9 acres
According to National Recreation and Park Association standards of
ten acres of parkland per 1,000 population, we have enough parks. The
Iowa Conservation Commission standard for municipalities is fifteen
acres per 1,000 population. The Comprehensive Plan calls for seven acres
per 1,000 population of city-wide and community parks, or 350 acres (we
now have 432 acres), plus five acres per 1,000 population of neighborhood
parks, for a total of twelve acres per 1,000 population.
Although it is true that the utilization of standards assists in
determining park, acreage requirements, there are many reasons to exercise
caution when interpreting the results of these calculations. Specific
numbers derived should not be given too much weight because:
1. Standards based on population do not take into consideration
either the quality or the location of parkland. Only two of our city -
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wide parks, City and Hickory Hill, are truly functional city-wide parks.
f They are both, unfortunately, located in the north part of the city.
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The other three all have severe limitations: Mesquakie is an old land-
fill, and at present is undeveloped open space; Sturgis Ferry is an old
landfill, and basically open space; West Landfill is approximately three
miles west of the city, and is being used for specific active recreation
programs: the Aerohawks model airplane club and B14X bicycle racing
programs.
2. General standards do not take into account the unique popula-
tion characteristics of an area. Iowa City has an unusually large
proportion of its population in the 18-30 age group due to the presence
of the University of Iowa. This means that we need a much higher than
average number of acres that can be devoted to the activities and facil-
ities that this age group enjoys, such as many kinds of outdoor games,
j bicycling, and picnicking.
3. Standards do not take into consideration other parkland and
open spaces, both public and private, that are in the same area. We
are fortunate to be close to regional parks such as the Coralville
Reservoir and Kent Park, and adjacent to the open spaces and recrea-
tion facilities at the University of Iowa.
We do not at the present need any more city-wide or community
E parks. We still need access to some additional relatively flat land
for fields for active sports such as soccer and slow pitch softball.
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I had hoped to use the south portion of the proposed sewage treatment
plant for this. Perhaps we should use some of the city -owned level
land northeast of the South Ralston Creek dam, which is presently seeded
to alfalfa and leased to a farmer, for soccer fields. In years of aver -
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age rainfall, they would probably be very usable. We would need to
make a curb cut and some type of parking off of new Scott Boulevard.
Also, two of the proposed neighborhood parks, Aber and Scott, could
be used for soccer fields until we get other fields, and enough close
residential development to justify using the whole park as a neighbor-
hood park. What we do need is a better way to get people to some of
the existing city-wide and community parks. There is no bus service
to Napoleon Park. The closest bus service to North Hickory Hill is
more than a quarter mile away. If any more city-wide or community
parks are added, they should be located so that they can be served
by mass transit.
The area that needs attention in parkland acquisition is in neigh-
borhood parks. We now have eighteen of these parks:
I. Wetherby Park 14.0 acres
2. Court Hill Park 8.6 acres
3. Villa Park 6.5 acres
4. Crandic Park (leased) 5.2 acres
5. Fairmeadows Park 4.9 acres
6. Brookland Park 3.8 acres
7. Happy Hollow Park 3.3 acres
8. Pheasant Hill Park 3.3 acres
9. College Green Park 2.4 acres
10. Creekside Park 2.3 acres
11. Oak Grove Park 1.6 acres
12. Worth Market Square Park 1.5 acres
13. Elm Grove Park 1.4 acres
14. Reno Street Park 1.0 acre
15. Black Springs Circle Park .9 acre
16. Glendale Park B acre
17. Highland Park .4 acre
18. Tower Park .4 acre
Total 62.3 acres
I have not included two leased parks, Camp Cardinal (23 acres)
and I-80 (6.5 acres), an unused strip of grass and trees approximately
1/4 mile east of ACT between I-80 and the county road.
The Comprehensive Plan recommends five acres of neighborhood park -
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land per 1,000 population. If we use 50,000 as the population figure,
we should have 250 acres in neighborhood parkland. We have only 62.3
acres, or approximately 25% of what we should have.
Perhaps the Comprehensive Plan is too utopian in the recommendation
of five acres per 1,000 for neighborhood parkland. A much more practical
approach would be to use National Recreation and Park Association stan-
dards which call for ten acres of parks per 1,000 population, with 1/2
being city-wide parks, 1/4 community parks, and 1/4 neighborhood parks.
If we adopt this standard, we would have approximately 50% of the neigh-
borhood parkland that we should have.
METHODS OF ACQUIRING
Many large areas of the city do not have a neighborhood park, or
only a very small one. The area bounded by Kirkwood, Sycamore, Highway
6, and Gilbert has only one tiny park, Highland Park, which is .4 acre.
Twain School (ten acres) is in the southeast corner of this area and
serves as a neighborhood park to a limited degree, and could be utilized
more effectively.
There is only one small park, Glendale Park (.9 acre), in the large
area bounded by Rochester, Seventh Avenue, the Rock Island tracks, and
Governor. Longfellow School (ten acres) is in the south part of this
area, and serves as a neighborhood park to a limited degree, and could
be utilized more effectively.
By acquiring neighborhood parks in advance of residential develop-
ment, we can keep this from happening in the future.
In the Parks and Recreation Plan 1981-1985, which you have approved,
I made the following recommendations on the acquisition of neighborhood
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parks. These were made after a series of meetings with the Planning
and Program Development Department, and were designed to implement the
Comprehensive Plan regarding parkland acquisition.
1. Aber Park: a ten acre, level, triangular-shaped piece of ground,
in the flood plain east of where Aber Avenue stops, in southwest Iowa
City. Thi's could be used initially for two soccer fields; later some
or all could be turned into a neighborhood park. This piece of ground
is close to Willow Creek Park, which was designed as a nature -oriented
park, and not designed for active league -type competitive sports activi-
ties. By transferring some of the soccer fields to Aber, Willow Creek
would better serve its intended function. There are no school grounds
close to Aber; the closest, Horn (eight acres), is more than one mile
(by roads) away. Probable acquisition cost: $55,no0-$60,000.
2. Miller Park: eight acres, west of Miller Avenue between Highway
1 and Benton Street. Some of this site has existing trees, and is easily
adaptable to parkland. Some of the site is tillable ground, easily adapt-
able to play fields. Roosevelt School (six acres) is close, and is used
as a neighborhood park to a limited degree. There is no neighborhood
park to serve the high density residential area west of Roosevelt, south
of the Rock Island tracks, north of Benton, and east of George except
Tower Park (.4 acre) on the west edge of the area.
The Comprehensive Plan shows high density housing west of Miller,
some at 8-16 dwelling units per acre, some at 16-24 dwelling units per
acre. There is a definite need for both the open space at Roosevelt
School and the proposed park. Probable acquisition cost: $80,000 -
$100,000.
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3. Prairie du Chien Park: ten acres, east of Caroline Court and
1 1/2 blocks east of Prairie du Chien Road. There is no park in this
area at present. The closest school, Shimek, is more than 1/2 mile away.
The site is mostly wooded and is an excellent wildlife habitat; an
excellent nature trail could be developed here. A small area of the
park should be devoted to a playground and the balance preserved for
its ecological significance. Probable acquisition cost: $70,000.
4. Scott Park: eight acres, west of Scott Boulevard and approxi-
mately 1,100 feet north of the railroad tracks. The area is level and
adjacent to the proposed Village Green South storm water detention area,
which lies between the site and the railroad tracks. This site is
approximately 5/8 mile from Mercer Park, 3/4 mile from South East Junior
High, and more than one mile from the nearest elementary school. Mercer
Park, which is really more of a sports complex than a park, is over -used.
The site initially could be used for soccer fields. Later, if sufficient
soccer fields were available, some or all of the site could be developed
as a quiet, shaded, passive park, away from the cars, noise, and over-
crowding of Mercer Park. Probable acquisition cost: $80,000.
5. Foster Road Park: eight acres, north of the proposed Foster
Road extension, south of Interstate 80, and west of Prairie du Chien
Road. There is no park in this area now. The closest school ground is
approximately 1/2 mile away. This site has some existing shade and is
suited for a neighborhood park containing some play fields. Probable
acquisition cost: $70,000 - $80,000.
The Parks and Recreation Commission, at their April 5, 1980 meeting,
recommended unanimously to the Council that the money derived from the
sale of Elm Grove Park be used for the specific purpose of parkland
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acquisition. If and when this park is sold, I think we should acquire
Aber and/or Miller Park. Another good use for the money from Elm Grove
Park would be to start a revolving fund for land purchase through manda-
tory park dedication, which I will detail later. Another possible source
of revenue, approximately $4,500 per year for the next five years, is the
proceeds feom the sale of dying and declining walnut trees in the parks.
We recently sold twelve trees for $8,639.
At the present there are no matching federal funds for parkland
acquisition. This program has been off and on in the past; there are
efforts now to revive it, but realistically no change is probable until
the economy revives.
There are always possibilities of donation of usable land for park
purposes. The Johnson County Heritage Trust is ready, willing, and able
to assist us, but do not have any possible projects close to Iowa City
at present.
It appears that the best method of systematically obtaining neigh-
borhood parkland in developing areas is mandatory park dedication.
Dedication is a technique which allows land to be set aside for public
use. It is the transfer of land for a public purpose such as streets,
utility rights-of-way, or parks, and dedication allows local governments
to receive these lands without having to purchase them.
Compelling arguments may be advanced in favor of or against the
mandatory dedication requirement. They may be summarized as follows.
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Benefits:
Local Government
1. Permits appropriate parkland location at the time streets are
laid out.
2. Facilitates the possible cooperative planning efforts for park
end school sites.
3. Assures that park and open space requirements are met at the
time raw land is platted.
4. Shields the community from land value inflation, including the
payment of improved land values for raw land.
5. The costs of neighborhood parkland are borne by those who bene-
fit from it.
Liabilities:
1. Requires the community to allocate funds to develop and main-
tain the park prior to the full ripening of the subdivision's
tax base, leading to a possible increase in existing property
taxes.
2. Encourages communities to rely on dedication as the sole method
of acquiring additional parkland.
3. Increases the cost of development which may be passed through
to the future residents of the subdivision, thus increasing the
initial cost of a lot and house.
Developer
Benefits:
1. Ensures the availability of strategically -located neighborhood
parks which enhance the marketability of lots within the sub-
division.
2. Encourages development by the city of density bonus incentives
for dedications in excess of the minimum requirements.
3. Provides a way to use some nondevelopable land as part of the
open space requirement.
4. Reduces development costs when using clustering and other inno-
vative development techniques.
Liabilities:
1. Would reduce the number of development lots in a conventional
subdivision, thus requiring a higher sale price or lower margin
of profit per lot to offset the cash loss of the dedicated
parkland.
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Resident
Benefits:
1. Adds diversity, character, and environmental integrity to the
neighborhood. Park/open space lands are many times nondevel-
opable wooded areas, floodplains, hilly or rugged land forms,
or serve to protect critical ecological processes, all of which
may serve to enhance the livability of an area.
2. May increase property value of homes adjacent to or close by
parks and open space lands.
3. Permits the community to develop the parkland with fewer funds
involved than if a costly land purchase was involved. This
ensures that there will be a developed park as opposed to only
raw land or the prospect of no convenient neighborhood park.
Liabilities:
1. If the land is not developed for several years, the vacant
property may become a neighborhood eyesore as well as a hazard-
ous area for small children.
2. May result in higher property taxes in order to finance park
development and maintenance.
Iowa City has discussed mandatory park dedication at various times
starting in 1974. Former city attorney John Hayek, in a memo dated
March 5, 1974, stated the opinion that the city does have the power to
require mandatory dedication or fees in lieu of dedication if the follow-
ing standards are met:
"1. The park required must be included in our comprehensive or general
plan.
2. The subdivision exaction must be considered reasonable, with
regard to the subdivision in question.
3. The requirements must be attributable to the specific needs of
the subdivision in question.
4. The advantage gained from the requirement must be used to the
direct benefit of the people in that subdivision."
Since the Hayek memo was written, the city has adopted the Compre-
hensive Plan, which shows locations of proposed parks. The dedication
procedure should be part of the subdivision platting process which, in
conjunction with the zoning ordinance, governs land use and the planning
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design and development of raw land into a residential subdivision.
The use of a mandatory park dedication ordinance, or fees in lieu
of, is widespread throughout the country. At the present time, mandatory
park dedication or fees in lieu of is in effect and working in Iowa in
the cities of Ankeny and Urbandale. In both cities, the Parks and Rec-
reation Department feels that the ordinance is working well. In Urban-
dale, the city requires that 10% of the land in all residential develop-
ments of more than 1/2 acre be dedicated, or that fees in lieu of be paid,
or a combination of both. The amount of the fee shall be the fair market
value of the land as determined by an impartial appraisal. In Ankeny
the amount of parkland dedicated is determined by the following formula.
Minimum Lot Area Per Unit Percentage of Total Land Area
25,000 sq. ft. to 40,000 sq. ft. or greater 3%
8,000 sq. ft. to 24,999 sq. ft. 5%
2,499 sq. ft. or less to 7,999 sq. ft. 100
In cases where land dedication is not compatible with the comprehensive
plan, or impractical because of size, fees in lieu of are paid, based on
fair market value, and determined by an appointed valuation committee
consisting of three persons having knowledge of real estate values.
In both cities, fees collected are put into a special fund, only
to be used for the purchase of parkland in the immediate area. The
cities do not designate an exact site prior to development; they wait
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for a subdivision plat, see what size it is, where it is located, how
many acres of parkland it would generate, and then decide on the exact
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site.
The cities of Ankeny and Urbandale do not immediately guarantee a
neighborhood park for residents in all new residential areas; there may
be a waiting period until the area is approximately 1/3 to 1/2 develop -
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ed, and fees in lieu of are enough to purchase the designated site. It
is certainly desirable to be able to provide a park for the first few
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people in a new area; to do this you would need some sort of a revolv-
ing fund. Perhaps a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Elm Grove
Park could be used to start such a fund.
DUAL -USE OF SCHOOLS AND PARKS
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At the present time the Recreation Division is using many of the
public schools for programs, such as:
I. Sumner playgrounds at Lemme, Twain, Hoover, and Wood.
2. Weekend gyms at South East and West from January 18 to March
15.
3. Flag football at Wood and Twain, Saturdays. in September.
4. ASERP classes at most of the elementary schools (conducted by
University recreation education classes).
5. Volleyball at South East and West, November -March.
6. Gyms at Lucas, Mann, Twain, and Hoover for S.P.I.
7. Hoover gym on Saturday mornings, December -March, for a youth
basketball program, organized and supervised by Parks and Rec-
reation Commission member Fred Riddle.
i 8. Gyms at Horn, Lenne, Lucas, Mann, Shimek, and Wood, January -
March, for grade school children physical activities.
9. Some of the diamonds at South East for girls softball in the
sumer.
The schools use our facilities for a number of uses, such as:
1. Mercer Park tennis courts for physical education and meets,
used by South East and City.
2. Mercer Pool by South East for physical education, late August
to mid September.
3. City Park tennis courts for practice and meets by West.
4. Social Hall for various reasons including physicals.
} 5. Recreation Center pool from late August to late February.
The city provided some play equipment and plant materials for Long-
fellow and Twain schools through the Block Grant Program in 1977-1978.
The schools agreed to maintain the improvements.
It has been suggested that a possible solution to our shortage of
neighborhood parks would be to "designate" school grounds as dual -use
schools -parks. The Comprehensive Plan makes reference to this on page
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102: "Currently there are approximately two acres per 1,000 population
of neighborhood and mini parks. School playgrounds were not included in
this total although these areas frequently serve as neighborhood parks."
Elementary schools in Iowa City are as follows:
Hoover
6
acres
Horn
8
acres
Lemme
8
acres
Lincoln
5
acres
Longfellow
10
acres
Lucas
9
acres
Mann
4
acres
Roosevelt
6
acres
Shimek
16
acres
Twain
10
acres
Hood
8
acres
Total 90 acres
The 90 acres includes land used for buildings, parking lots, roads, etc.
Even if you included all 90 acres as parkland for statistical purposes,
and added the existing 62 acres of neighborhood parks, you would still
be approximately 100 acres short of the comprehensive Plan recommendation
of five acres per 1,000 population. If we do designate school grounds as
dual -use neighborhood parks, almost assuredly it will lead to a contribu-
tion by the city to maintenance of these areas. Dual -use designation
will not increase the acreage available to the public for recreation,
open space, etc., nor will it correct the number one need for parks in
Iowa City, which is neighborhood parks in newly developing areas.
In conclusion, my recommendations for implementation of a systematic
policy to acquire new neighborhood parks are:
1. Adopt a mandatory parkland dedication ordinance for neighborhood
parks.
2. Use any money from the sale of Elm Grove Park to acquire Aber
and/or Puller Parks, and/or use the money to establish a revolv-
ing fund to help get the mandatory park dedication policy
started.
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISIO ' r0 App�OyQ�
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, �
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DEDICATION
OF LAND, PAYMENT OF FEES, OR BOTH FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AND RECREATION LAND IN
SUBDIVISIONS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance
is to establish the standards and requirements for
the dedication of land, payment of fees, or both in
providing neighborhood park and recreational
facilities to serve future residents in all new
subdivisions.
SECTION 2. THE SUBDIVIDERS MUST PROVIDE PARK AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. Every subdivider who
subdivides land shall dedicate a portion of such
land, pay a fee, or do both as set forth in this
ordinance.
SECTION 3. APPLICATION. The purpose of this
ordinance shall apply to all subdivisions except
those for which preliminary subdivision plats have
been filed within thirty (30) days after the
effective date of this ordinance and business and
industrial subdivisions.
SECTION 4. RELATION OF LAND REQUIRED TO POPULA-
TION DENSITY. That the public interest,
convenience, health, welfare and safety require
that five (5) acres of land, for each one thousand
(1000) persons residing within the City, be devoted
to neighborhood park and recreational purposes.
SECTION S. AMOUNT OF LAND TO BE DEDICATED. The
amount of land required to be dedicated by the
subdivider pursuant to this ordinance, shall be
based on the gross area included in the
subdivision, determined by the following formula:
DENSITY FORMULA
% of Gross Area of the
Net Density Per Subdivision Required when
Dwelling Unit Parkland is Dedicated
1 D.U. per acre or more 0.60%
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1 D.U. per 1/2-1 acre
1.20%
1 O.U. per 10,000 square
feet to 1/2 acre
1.70%
1 D.U. per 9,000-9,999
square feet
2.70%
1 D.U. per 8,000-8,999
square feet
3.00%
1 D.U. per 7,000-7,999
square feet
3.40%
1 D.U. per 6,000-6,999
square feet
3.90%
1 D.U. per 5,000-5,999
square feet
4.60%
10-19 D.U.'s per acre
5.80%
20-29 D.U.'s per acre
9.30%
30-39 D.U.'s per acre
12.00%
40-49 D.U.'s per acre
= 15.00%
50-59 D.U.'s per acre
18.00%
60-69 D.U.'s per acre
21.00%
70-79 D.U.'s per acre
23.00%
80-89 D.U.'s per acre
26.00%
90-99 D.U.'s per acre
28.00%
100 D.U.'s and over per acre 29.00%
SECTION 7. AMOUNT OF FEE IN LIEU OF LAND DEDICA-
TION.
A. Where such dedication
or reservation is not
feasible or compatible
with the comprehensive
plan as determined by
the City Council upon
recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning
Commission, the subdivider
or developer shall,
in lieu thereof, pay
to the City a fee or
combination of fee and
land, equivalent to the
value of the required dedication or
reservation.
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B. Such fee shall be used exclusively for
immediate or future site acquisition and
development and shall be used only for the
purpose providing neighborhood park and
recreational facilities to serve the
subdivision or development for which it was
received.
C. In all cases the City Council, upon recommen-
dation by the Planning and Zoning Commission,
shall direct and determine that fees are to be
deposited, or that a combination of fees and
land are to be deposited, dedicated for
providing neighborhood park and recreational
facilities or a combination thereof. The
amount of such fee shall be the sum equal to
the fair market value of the amount of land
required and shall be determined at the time
of the filing of the final plat in accordance
with the following:
(a) the fair market value as determined by
the City Council based upon the then
assessed value, modified to equal market
value in accordance with current practice
of the City Accessor; or
(b) if the subdivider objects to such evalua-
tion he may, at his expense, obtain an
appraisal of the property by a qualified
real estate appraiser approved by the
City, which appraisal may be accepted by
the City Council if not reasonable; or
j (c) the City and subdivider may agree as to
the fair market value.
SECTION 8. CREDIT FOR PRIVATE OPEN SPACE. Where
i private open space for park and recreational
!j purposes is provided in a proposed subdivision and
such space is to be privately owned and maintained
for future residents of the subdivision, such area
shall be credited against the requirement of
parkland dedication as set forth in Section 5
hereof, or the payment of fees in lieu of, as set
forth in Section 6 hereof, provided the City
Council finds, upon recommendation of the Planning
and Zoning Commission, it is in the public interest
to do so, and that the following standards are met:
(a) that yards, court areas, set backs, and other
open areas required to be maintained by the
zoning and building regulations shall not be
included in the computation of such private
open space; and
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(b) that the private ownership and maintenance of
the open space is adequately provided for by
written agreement; and
(c) that the use of the private open space is
restricted for park and recreational purposes
by recorded covenants which run with the land
in favor of future owners of the property
within the tract and which cannot be defeated
or eliminated without the consent of the City;
and
(d) that the proposed private open space is
reasonably adaptable for use for park and
recreational purposes, taking into considera-
tion such factors as size, shape, topography,
geology, access, and location of private open
space land; and
(e) that facilities proposed for open space are in
substantial accordance with the provisions of
the community facilities element of the
comprehensive plan, and are approved, upon
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, by the City Council.
SECTION 9. CHOICE OF LAND OR FEE.
(a) PROCEDURE. The procedure for determining
whether the subdivider is to dedicate land,
pay a fee, or both, shall be as follows:
(1) SUBDIVIDER. At the time of filing a
preliminary plat for approval, the owner
{ of the property shall, as part of such
filing, indicate whether he desires to
j dedicate property for park and
recreational purposes, or whether he
desires to pay a fee in lieu thereof. If
he desires to dedicate land for this
purpose, he shall designate the area
thereof on the preliminary plat as
f submitted.
(2) COOPERATION WITH THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION. At the time of filing of the
preliminary plat, the Chairman of the
Planning and Zoning Commission, shall
cause to be forwarded to the Parks. and
Recreation Commission the preliminary
plat, and any and all attachments, and
shall request that said Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission review same and make
recommendations and suggestions thereon
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with regard to the placement, siie,
i design, and location of the proposed park
area, fees in lieu of dedication, or
both, within the terms of this ordinance.
Within twenty-one (21) days after receipt
of a copy of said preliminary plat, the
Parks and Recreation Commission shall
make recommendations and suggestions and
same shall be forwarded to the Planning
and Zoning Commission. Failure of the
Parks and Recreation Commission to make
recommendations and suggestions within
the twenty-one (21) days aforementioned
shall in no way serve to delay, postpone,
or reject the preliminary plat and the
requirement of the Parks and Recreation
Commission recommendations and
suggestions shall thereby be waived.
(3) ACTION OF CITY. At the time of the
preliminary plat approval, the City
Council, upon recommendation by the
Planning and Zoning Commission, shall
determine as a part of such approval,
whether to require a dedication of land
within the subdivision, payment of a fee
in lieu thereof, or a combination of
both.
(4) PREREQUISITES FOR APPROVAL OF THE FINAL
PLAT. Where dedication is required, a
dedication document shall be submitted
prior to the approval of the final plat.
Where fees are required the same shall be
deposited with the City prior to the
approval of the final plat. Open space
covenants for private park and
recreational facilities shall be
submitted to the City prior to approval
of the final plat and shall be recorded
contemporaneously with the final plat.
(b) DETERMINATION. Whether the City Council, upon
recommendation from the Planning and Zoning
Commission, accepts land dedication or elects
to require payment of fees in lieu thereof, or
a combination of both, shall be determined by
consideration of the following:
(1) community facilities element of the Iowa
City Comprehensive Plan for land use,
trafficways, and community facilities;
and
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(2) topograplocation hof land t in subdivision access,
bdivisionavailable
for dedication; and
(3) size and shape of the subdivision and
land available for dedication.
(4) the relation of the subdivision or
development to the Comprehensive Plan
Map, particularly as such plan map may
show proposed neighborhood parks and
recreational areas.
(5)
the character and recreational needs of
the neighborhood in which the subdivision
or development is located.
(6)
recommendations and suggestions of the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
(7)
the determination of the City Council,,
upon recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission, as to whether land
shall be dedicated, or whether a fee
shall be charged or a combination
thereof, shall be final and conclusive.
SECTION 10. TIME OF COMMENCEMENT MUST BE DESIGNATED.
At the time the fina plat is approved the ity
Council shall designate the time when development
of the neighborhood park and recreational facility
shall be commenced.
SECTION 11. LIMITATION ON USE OF THE LAND AND FEES.
The land and fees received under this ordinance
shall be used only for the purpose of providing
neighborhood parks and recreational facilities to
f serve the subdivision for which received and the
location of the land and amount of fee shall bear a
reasonable relationship to the use of the park and
recreational facilities by the future inhabitants
of the subdivision.
SECTION 12. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict with the provision of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 13. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provi-
sion or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such ajudication
shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
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City of Iowa City
IYfI�®R/��N DU
Date: December 14, 1982
To: Neal Berlin and Dennis E. ShowalLer` ,
r
From: Robert W. Jansen and Richard J. Boyle
Re: Mandatory Parkland Dedication by Subdividers
The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission would like the Iowa City
Council to enact an ordinance amending the subdivision regulations (City
Code Chapter 32), to require that subdividers dedicate to the City a
portion of any tract which is being subdivided for neighborhood park and
recreation use, or in lieu of dedication, to pay a fee which would be used
i for parkland acquisition. For purposes of this memorandum the term
_ "parkland" dedication," or similar terms, will be used to mean dedication,
or payment of a fee in lieu of dedication.
QUESTION PRESENTED
I
Is the City empowered to enact such an ordinance?
CONCLUSION
There is no definitive answer, but the City probably has such power. The
Iowa Code does not expressly authorize such dedications, or fees in lieu
thereof, but enactment will undoubtedly lead to one or more challenges to
its legality. On at least two previous occasions (in 1974 and 1976) legal
department opinions on this question have been prepared (copies are
i attached). Those memoranda are quite comprehensive, so this memorandum
will be limited to a summary and update of the discussions contained in
those memos.
DISCUSSION
Generally, dedication of parkland may only be required by municipalities
where there is authorization in state statutes, either express or implied.
The Ryan and Braun memoranda adequately discuss this requirement, and
reflect the current status of the law. However, one point which is not
! discussed is the effect of home rule. The commentators (e.g. McQuillen,
Municipal Corporation (3rd Ed.), Sec. 25.146a) and cases cited in the
i memoranda appear to be based on the pre-home rule analysis of the powers
of municipalities. The old rule was that municipalities possess and can
exercise only those powers granted in express words of the laws of the
General Assembly. However, subsequent to the state constitutional
amendment grarrting home rule powers to municipalities (Iowa Constitution,
Art. III, Sec. 38A), municipalities are given "home rule power and
authority, not. inconsistant with the laws of the General Assembly."
Further, Iowa Code (1981), Section 364.2(2) authorizes cities to exercise
home rule powers "subject only to limitations expressly imposed by a state
or city law," and Section 364.2(3) states that "An exercise of a city
power is riot inconsistent with a state law unless it is irreconcilable
with the state law."
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Code Section 364.3 places certain IimiLations on the puwers of cities,
including the following:
"(3) A city may not set standards and requirements which are
lower or less stringent than those imposed by state law, but may set
standards and requirements which are higher or more stringent than
those imposed by state law, unless a state law provides otherwise.
(4) A city may not levy a tax unless specifically authorized by
a state law."
The Iowa Supreme Court has interpreted the home rule power grant
literally, allowing imposition of requirements unless state law expressly
prohibits such requirements. Bryan v. City of Des Moines, 261 N.W.2d 685
(Iowa 1978); accord, Chelsea Theater Corporation v. City of Burlington,
258 N.W.2d 372 (Iowa 1977). That is, a municipal regulation which is
merely additional to that of state law does not create a conflict with the
state law. See Gannett v. Cook, 245 Iowa 750, 61 N.W.2d 703, 706-707
(1954).
In our opinion, although the Iowa statute (Code Sec. 409.14) does not
expressly provide for dedication of parkland as a condition to approval of
a subdivision plat, a requirement for such dedication is not inconsistant
with the Code (i.e., the laws of the General Assembly) so it is probably
permissible under Iowa law. It is not expressly prohibited.
However, assuming the correctness of the foregoing conclusion,
substantial questions remain concerning 1) the reasonableness of the
requirements, and 2) whether fees in lieu of dedication are permissible.
As pointed out in the Ryan and Braun memoranda, the rule as to what is
reasonable in order to satisfy constitutional requirements, is that "No
developer shall be compelled to dedicate open space unless the need for it
is specifically and uniquely attributable to its activity and which would
otherwise be cast upon the public." Pioneer Trust and Savings Bank v.
Village of Mount Prospect, 22 I11.2d 375, 1766 N.E.2d 799, 801 1961).
Requirements exceeding those would be an unconstitutional taking of
property.
In Jordan v. Village of Menomonee Falls, 137 N.W.2d 422 (Wis. 1966) the
Court accepted the P10nper Trust test, but noted that that test should not
be so restrictively applied as to cast an unreasonable burden of proof
upon the municipality. The Wisconsin court suggested a test which would
allow the municipality to show needs arising from overall growth of the
community, as opposed to a more specific finding of need arising solely
because of a particualr developer's plan. Collis v. City of Bloomington,
246 N.W.2d L9 (Minn. 1976) adopted the same test. In California, M the test
appears to be whether the amount and location of land bears a reasonable
relationship to the use of the facilities by future inhabitants of the
subdivision.
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As we understand it., the proposed ordinance (in Set. G) based the amount
of land to be dedicated upon projected or average number of occupants per
dwelling unit. The standard is to be five acres of neighborhood parkland
per 1,000 population. That recommendation is greater than National
Recreation and Park Association standards, but is the standard adopted in
the current Comprehensive Plan. The draft Comprehensive Plan indicates
the "traditional" standard has been 10 acres per 1,000 population. The
standarq acreage is then converted into a percentage of the total
subdivision by use of a formula using 1980 census data showing an average
of 2.3 residents per dwelling unit (We assume that is the average for Iowa
City). Although we have not attempted to check the percentage
requirements shown in the proposed ordinance, we note that Section 4
states that 5 acres per 1,000 population standard, and assume the density
formula set forth in the proposed ordinance is based on that standard.
Presumably, an opponent would contend that the mandatory dedication
violates substantive due process under the Fourteenth Amendment to the
U.S. Constitution, and denies equal protection, also in violation of the
14th Amendment, because there is no fair and substantial relationship
between those to whom the dedication requirement applies and an
appropriate governmental objective. See: Bryan v. City of Des Moines,
supra. The Iowa Supreme Court, in Bryan, noted that the same analysis
applies to both claims, the test being whether a rational relationship
exists between the requirement (i.e., mandatory dedication) and the
public health, safety and welfare.
In our opinion, it is possible to show a reational relationship between
the parkland dedication requirement in the proposed ordinance and the
public health, safety, and welfare, based upon the "traditional" parkland
needs standard, the National Recreational and Parks Association standard,
and the Comprehensive Plan standard. See Bryan v. City of Des Moines,
sura. HOWEVER, it should be borne in mind that that statement is an
opinion and it is almost a certainty that, if enacted, the dedication
requirement will undoubtedly be challenged in court.
With specific regard to fees in lieu of dedication, the proposed ordinance
suggests an amount equal to the fair market value of the amount of land
which would be required, such value to be determined upon the basis of the
City Assessor's valuation of the land, or an appraisal obtained by the
developer. Although we have not reviewed all of the ordinances referred
to in the cases cited in the Ryan and Braun memos, we note that many
contain specific dollar amounts (e.g„ $200 per lot in Jordan v. Village
of Menomonee Falls) rather than an amount explicitly based on fair market
value. It is not possible to determine, based on information contained in
the cases, whether the stated amount is equivalent to land value. We
cannot give any definitive opinion regarding the reasonableness of the
fee, but can surmise that, if the land dedication requirement is
reasonable, the fee in an equivalent amount should also be considered
reasonable.
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Another facet of the fee in lieu of dedication legality problem is based
on the use to be made of any fees which are collected. The proposed
ordinance (Secs. 78 and 11) limits use of the fees to acquire and develop
neighborhood parkland 'to serve the subdivision or development for which
it was received." Those provisions may be adequate to overcome a
contention that the fee is not reasonably related to requirements
"specifically and uniquely attributable to the proposed development."
However, implementation of the ordinance may be much more difficult than
its statement limiting use of the money. For example, if land is not
available at a reasonable price within easy walking distance of the
development, can the fee be collected? Can the fees be used to acquire
land which majg t serve the subdivision or development if occupants thereof
wish to transport themselves to a somewhat distant site. That is, what is
a reasonable relationship on development and the proposed park? Further,
how long may the City hold the funds before acquiring parkland? If the
fees being paid by a developer are not adequate to purchase parkland at a
given time, would the City be required to furnish whatever additional
funds might be needed? Section 10 of the proposed ordinance requires that
the City Council shall, at the time of final plat approval, designate the
time when development of the neighborhood park shall be commenced. If
fees are paid in lieu of dedication, that provision could be construed as
placing a burden on the Council to make up any shortage of required funds
to acquire land for a park for a subdivision.
The final facet of the fee question is whether such fee would be
considered a tax, the imposition of which is not expressly, authorized by
state law and, therefore, beyond the power of the City as limited by Iowa
Code Sec. 364.3(4). The Iowa Court has not been faced with the exact
question of whether the fee in lieu of dedication is a tax. However, it
has defined the word "tax." In Newman v. C� off Indianola, 232 N.W.2d
568, 573-574 (Iowa 1975), quoting an earlier decision, the Court said:
"Generally speaking, assessments are generally imposed by an
exercise of the taxing power, yet a clear distinction is everywhere
recognized between a "tax" in the proper sense of the word and a
"special assessment." The former may be said to be a contribution or
levy imposed upon property for general public purposes without
regard to the generation of special benefits conferred, while the
latter is imposed only as a payment for special benefits conferred
upon the property charged by an improvement the expense of which is
thus to be met."
While the Iowa Court's definition appears to be restrictive enough that
the fee in lieu of dedication would not be deemed a tax, since the fee
would be collected for a specific purpose - parkland acquisition - rather
than general public purposes, the issue is far from clear, and again opens
an area for litigation, particularly since courts in other states have
found such fees to be taxes, e.g. Aunt Hack Ridge Estates, Inc. v.
Planning Commission of Danbury 273 A.2d 8TF( onn. 197rHau enen v.
Gleason, 359 P.2d 10tMre. 1961;.
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cc: Don Schmeiser
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City o4 laws City
DATE: February 8, 1974
TO: John Hayek, City Attorney
FROM: Dick Braun, Assistant City Attorney
RE: Mandatory Park Land Dedications
Subdivision regulations requiring the mandatory dedication
of land or fees -in -lieu of land as precedent to plat approval
must generally be authorized by state legislation. States fall
into three catagories on this issue:
1. States specifically allowing mandatory dedication
of land or fees -in -lieu of dedication.
2. States where enabling legislation neither specifically
authorizes nor forbids mandatory dedication of land or fees -
in -lieu thereof.
3. States where legislation specifically prohibits
mandatory dedication of land or fees -in -lieu thereof.
I will discuss these three in order placing Iowa in the
proper perspective.
1. To name a few, California, Arkansas, Washington,
and Minnesota have adopted legislation authorizing dedication
and fees -in -lieu provisions. Out of this list of states the
California example has created the strongest impact. Prior
to the enactment of mandatory dedication legislation in
California in 1965, there was a 1949 landmark case already in
existence in that state, Ayres v. City of Los Angeles,
34 Cal.2d 31, 207 P.2d 31 19 . The Ayres case stands for
the proposition that a land owner or developer can be required
to pay for improvements which are generated by his use of the
land whether or not the community is also benefited by the
expenditure. It ]s the obligation of the subdivider to comply
with reasonable conditions for design, dedication, improvement,
and restrictive use of the land so as to conform to the safety
and general welfare of the lot owners in the subdivision and of
the public: Thus, identifying the existence of benefits to
those intended to be burdened by the restrictions, the court
made its ultimate leap of logic for which Ayres has been cited
ever since: "It is no defense to the condition imposed in a
subdivision map proceeding that their fulfillment will
incidently benefit the City as a whole.", A res vs. Cit of
Los Angeles at page 7. Subsequent to the AYres case, n 65,
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California passed specific legislation (Section 11546 of the
Business Code of the State), which authorized cities and counties,
as a condition of subdivision map approval, to require a subdivider
to dedicate land for neighborhood parks, or in -lieu thereof, to
pay fees for such purposes. Subsequent to this date the Supreme
Court of California in 1971 in an expansion of the Ayres doctrine
to require dedication of land or fees -in -lieu of deion for
parks and other open spaces handed down an opinion in Associated
Home Builders Etc. v. Walnut Creek, 94 Cal.Rptr. 630,-797 2d
0 Cal. 197 Associated Home Builders Etc. v. Walnut Creek
sustained the validity of Section 11 of the Business ancl
Professional Code of the State of California and additionally
sustained an ordinance of the city of Walnut Creek enacted
pursuant to said statute. The Supreme Court found a merit in
the contention that the city should be able to use the collected
fees anywhere in the community and not be required to spend such
fees on a park conveniently located to the subdivision. It should
be noted at this time for future reference that Associated Home
Builders disposed of, in a footnote, an important Illinois case
in this area, Pioneer Trust and Savings Bank v. Village of Mount
Prospect, 22 I11.2d 375, 1976 N.E.2d 799 (1961). It can obviously
5—e -n -o -t -W that the California position represents one end of the
spectrum; that being the,most liberal and progressive approach.
2. By far, the most difficult and complex situation is
when enabling legislation neither expressly permits nor prohibits
requirements for dedication or fees -in -lieu dedication of land as
precedent to plat approval. To date there is no general agreement
among the various state courts involved, concerning the constitu-
tionality of requiring dedications as a condition to subdivision
approval. But a few courts have identified constitutional principles
that underlie their decision.
Common subdivision exactions, such as the dedication of
streets and sidewalks are designed to minimize the impact of the
subdivision on the municipality and are supported by the general
welfare aim of the police power. The arguments supporting these
requirements have been uniformly accepted by the courts. A leading
case in this area, A res v. Cit Council of Los Angeles, has
supported this issue as ar ac as 19q9. TnIsTr—Ings us then to
the key problem --whether the newer kinds of requirements in sub-
divisions, parks for example, should be treated any differently
from the more traditional requirements which have received .
Judicial approval (see Iowa Code Section 409.5). Does the require-
ment to dedicate land for parks as a condition to subdivision
approval lie within the permissable objectives of the police
power to protect the health, safety, welfare, and morals of the
general public?
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New York and Wisconsin have enabling legislation which
neither specifically authorizes nor forbids a municipality to
require park land dedication or fees—in—lieu thereof and such
provisions have been upheld in principle in their courts.
In what has been contrasted as the polar opposite to
Ayres and its progency, the Illinois Supreme Court in 1961
enunciated its "specifically and uniquely attributable" test in
Pioneer Trust and Savin s Bank v. Villa e of Mount !Kos
ect,
22 Ill.2d 3 , This case invo e a
municipal ordinance adopted pursuant to the enabling act which
required a subdivider to dedicate one acre of land for each
60 residential lots and 1/10 of an acre for each acre of business
property to be used for park or school sites. In dispute was
the demand by Mount Prospect that a developer of 250 lots
dedicate 6.78 acres before his plat would be approved. Ironically,
the court in Pioneer Trust took notice of Ayres and relied upon
it in its decislon. The Pioneer Trust court took notice as in
Ayres that the subdivision in question was merely a small piece
in a rapidly evolving pattern of development; neither party
disputed that school and park sites were badly needed. Unlike
Ayres, however, the Illinois court made no reference to any
master plan nor to any previous practice of requiring other
developers to dedicate land. Treating the immediate subdivision .
as a matter of first impression, the court reached exactly the
opposite conclusion as to Ayres on the critical issue of external
benefits: "No developer shall be compelled to'dedicate open
space unless the need for it is specifically and uniquely
attributable to its activity and which would otherwise be cast
on the public.", Pioneer Trust at page 801. As is typical,
American state courts are prone'to disagree with each other.
But again, the irony of Pioneer Trust is that it purported to
follow Ayres in reaching its decision. The reading of Ayres
and the reliance thereon by the Illinois Supreme Court has been
criticized by courts and other authorities.
Jordan v. Village of Menomonee Falls, 137 N.W.2d 442 (1966),
a Wisconsin Supreme Court decislon,interpreted 1959 ordinance
provisions of the Village of Menomonee Falls (see Appendix A)
as follows: "The Court accepted the guidelines given in Pioneer Trust
yet observed that the phrase 'specifically and uniquely attributable
to his activity' must not be 'so restrictively applied as to cast
an unreasonable burden of proof upon the municipality which has
enacted the ordinance under attack'."
In most instances it would be impossible for
the municipality to prove that the land required to
be dedicated for a park or school site as to meet a
need solely attributable to the anticiapted influx.of
people into the community to occupy this particular
` subdivision. On the other hand, the municipality might
well be able to establish that a group of subdivisions
approved over a period of several years had been
responsible for bringing into the community a considerable
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number of people making it necessary that the land
dedications required of the subdividers be utilized
for school, park and recreation purposes for the
benefit of such influx. In the absence of contravening
evidence this would establish a reasonable basis for
finding the need for the acquisition was occasioned
by the activity of the subdivider. (Supreme Court of
Wisconsin, Nov. 2, 1965, 137 N.W.2d 442)
At this point it is extremely important to examine Statutues
of Wisconsin, Chapter 236. The pertinent parts of Section 236.45
are layed out in the Jordan decision at pages 445 and 446.
Please examine the parte of this section in light of the italicized
emphasis provided. This italicized emphasis refers generally to
facilitating adequate provision for parks, providing other
approving requirements for subdivisions, and liberal construction
in favor of the municipality for any ordinance adopted pursuant
to state enabling legislation for local subdivision regulation.
In 1971 the Wisconsin Supreme Court again reviewed
Chapter 236, Statutes, which delegates powers to the cities to
approve subdivision plats. In Rodenbeck v. American Mutual
Liabilit Ins. Co., 190 N.W.2d 917 1971 the court at page 916
2riscusi hapter 236 as follows: "While it is hornbook law
that cities, as creatures of the legislature, have only such.
powers as are expressly granted to them and such others as are
necessary and convenient to the powers expressly granted, it is
clear, in regard to plat approvals, that discretion, within
limits, was granted to the municipalities." Skipping down
13 lines in the same paragraph the court went on to say,
"Section 236.45(2)(b) (the same section referred to in Jordan)
directs that any ordinance adopted by a municipality shall be
liberally construed in favor of the municipality. This reserves
to the city a broad area of discretion in implementing subdivision
control provided that the ordinances it adopts are in accord with
the general declaration of legislative intent and are not
contrary, expressly or by implication, to the standards set up
by the legislature. This is a grant of wide discretion which
a municipality may exercise by ordinance or appropriate resolution.
In 1960 the New York Supreme Court in Gulest Associates Inc.
v. Town of Newburgh, 25 Misc.2d 1004, 209 N.Y.S.2d 291 discusae
dedication for fees -in -lieu of dedication. The Gulest case
provides that the requirements must not only represent the needs
of the particular subdivision but that the advantages of the
requirement must directly benefit this subdivision. The question
of "who benefits" is particularly important in c,.::es dealing
with fees -in -lieu.
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Again in 1966 the New York Supreme Court in Jerad. Inc. v.
Villa e of Scarsdale, 18 N.Y.2d 78, 218 N.E.2d 673, 271 N.Y.S.2d
55 (�19 , examined dedication or fees -in -lieu of dedication.
In this decision the New York Court went even a step further.
It not only held that communities in New York could impose such
requirements, but that it was an example of fine city planning
and therefore reversed the Gulest case on the grounds that the
benefit did not have to run directly to the subdivision in
question. The court stated that in such situations where
separate subdivisions were too small to permit substantial park
lands to be set off the creation of such subdivisions were still
found to have enlarged the demand for more recreational space
in the community. In such cases it was dust as reasonable to
assess the subdividers on amount per lot to go into a fund for
more park lands for the village or town. The court found that
one arrangement was no more of a "tax" or "illegal taking" then
the other.
In coming to their decision in Jenad the New York court
cited with approval both Jordan and a 1§bT1 Montana Supreme Court
case, Hillin s Pro erties Inc. v. Yellowstone Count , 144 Montana
25, 39 P. 1 , where a state statute require and to be
dedicated for park and playground purposes as a condition precedent
to approval of a subdivision plat and which statute authorized
the county planning board to waive the requirement in appropriate
cases. The Montana court remarked (page 29, 294 P.2d, page 185)
that: "Statutes requiring dedication of park and playground
land as a condition precedent to the approval of plats are in
force in one form or another in most all states." The court
said this at page 33, 394 P.2d at page 187: "Appellant does
not deny the need for parks and playgrounds, however it would
require the city to purchase or condemn land for th@ir establish-
ment. But this court is of the opinion that if the subdivision
creates the specific need for such parks and playgrounds, then
it is not unreasonable to charge the subdivider with the burden
of providing them."
3. States where legislations specifically prohibit
mandatory dedication of land or fees -in -lieu thereof. L was
unable to find any legislation that specifically prohibited
this activity, rather states such as Illinois in the Pioneer Trust
decision have had their statutes interpreted to bring about
prohibition of mandatory dedication. In other words, most all
states fall under situation N2 where the statutory language
neither specifically authorizes nor forbids, but the Supreme
Court either allows or disallows mandatory dedication in varying
degrees such as in New York, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
In Iowa we fall under situation #2 where there is no
specific legislation approving mandatory dedication nor is there
specific legislation denying mandatory dedication. The more
traditional requirements are covered by section 409.5 Code of
Iowa, 1973. These are sidewalks, paving, sewers, water, gas,
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and electric utilities --all required before the plat is approved.
The newer kinds of requirements for subdivisions such as parks
would in my opinion be covered by section 409.14 Code of Iowa,
1973. This section is quite lengthy so I will just set out
appropriate sections and allow the rest to be read in its entirety
from the Code itself. Please read section 409.14 keeping in
mind the Jordan decision and comparing Iowa's statutory language
with Wisconsin's at pages 445 and 446 of 137 N.W.2d. The
relevant paragraph under section 409.14 is paragraph 4 beginning
at the bottom left-hand column of page 1830 Code of Iowa, 1973.
This section states that plats shall conform to the general
plan of the city with regard to streets, alleys, boulevards,
parks, and public places and be conducive to an orderly develop-
ment thereof and not otherwise interfere with the carrying out
of a comprehensive city plan. Additionally, the plats shall
conform to the ordinances of the city involved. As you move
to the end of the fourth paragraph the following language appears:
"Provided that the city council may require as a condition of
approval of such plats that the owner of the land bring all
streets to a grade acceptable to the council, and comply with
such other reasonable requirements in regard to installation of
public utilities or'other improvements as the coucil may deem
requisite for the protection of the pu lic interest. this
last quotation is compared to the statutory language of the
state of Wisconsin contained in the Jordan opinion, it proves
to be very similar. Chapter 368 Code o owa, 1973, also
contains language that is extremely similar to that contained
in the Wisconsin statutes and additionally the language supports
an interpretation of Chapter 409 that would allow mandatory
dedication or fees -in -lieu thereof. Section 368.2 Code of Iowa,
1973, states in relevant part the following: "It is hereby
declared to be the policy of the State of Iowa that the
provision of the Code relating to the powers, privileges,
and immunities of cities and towns are intended to confer
broad powers of self-determination as to strictly local and
internal affairs upon such municipal corporations and should
be liberally construed in favor of such corporations." "Its
provisions (Code) shall be construed to confer upon such cor-
porations broad and implied power over all local and internal
affairs which may exist within constitutional limits."
In search of the cases in Iowa, I find no authority
concerning mandatory dedication or fees -in -lieu thereof.
The objectives of provisions for mandatory dedication or
fees -in -lieu of dedication may be considered acceptable in light
of traditional subdivision requirements because they are
intended to minimize the overcrowding of existing recreation
facilities. Most municipalities do not have the economic resources
available to meet the increasing demands of new development
for municipal services. As a result of new development, the
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City must respond by supplying the necessary additional capital
facilities such as streets, water, sewer facilities and parks.
Consequently, the nee¢ to reduce this impact would seem to be
a proper objective of the police power. Certainly these
facilities should be regarded as important to the general
welfare of any community.
Thus, the arguments that support the constitutionality
of dedication requirements are based on reasoning that the
need for this additional land is generated by the new subdivision
and that dedication or fees -in -lieu of land is for its benefit.
It is, therefore, in the interest of the general welfare because
it relieves this burden from the total community for not
depriving the new residents of necessary facilities.
In summary, allowing for the varying degrees of application
in the different states and in light of the authorities cited,
I feel that the City of Iowa City may require mandatory dedica-
tion or fees -in -lieu of dedication if the following standards
are adhered to:
1. The park required must be included in our compre-
hensive or general plan.
2. The subdivision exaction must be considered reasonable,
with regard to the subdivision in question.
3. The requirements must be attributable to the specific
needs of the subdivision in question.
4. The advantage gained from the requirement must be
used to the direct benefit of the people in that subdivision.
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DATE: Cvo 3I Xs d, 197G
TO: Comprcdxuusive Plan Ccordinatinj Ccnuuittre
FROM: Angela Ryan, h st. City Attorney
RE: Ftandatory Park land Dedications
FACTS
The Comprehensive Plan Coordinating OmTnittce is considering
requiring mandatory park land dedication or foes in lieu of dedication
by developers.
WEMION P=MNI M
Does the Iowa Code authorize mandatory land dedications or
exactions?
CX)4=SION
Since the Iowa Code neither specifically authorizes nor forbids
mandatory land dedications and there have been no appellate cases on
point in Iowa, there is nut a definitive answer. liowever, I believe
that the strongest argument is that mandatory land dedications would
not be upheld in Iawa.
DISCUSSION
In determining wtnether mandatory land dedications or exactions
will be upheld, the primary issue is whether state enabling legisla-
tion has granted to municipalities the authority to require exactions.
Since enabling legislation will vary greatly from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction, cases from other jurisdictions are of limited value as
precedent outside the particular jurisdiction. Many states, including
California, Arkansas, and Ptinnesota, have enacted legislation author-
izing dedication and fees in lieu of dedication. N_iSsachusetts
specifically prohibits such exactions. Many states, like Iowa, neither
specifically authorize or prohibit exactions anal st.+te courts have been
divided on the validity of exactions in these states. 'Phare has not
been an appellate case in Iowa for promlent.
The basic premise of exactions is that the subdivider is seeking
to aequrire the advantages of lot sutxlivision and as a consequence, he
shoulders the burden of compliance with reasonable conditions for design,
dedication, improvement and restrictive Loc of land to provide for the
health, safety and general welfare of the lot ckneus in the subdivision
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and of the public. Opinicns have wrestled with tIr question of when police
power regulation beccxms so excessive that it constitutes a taking of private
property and requires cani,cnsation.
In Pioneer Trust t. S,uvings Park v. Fount Praspxct, 176 N.E. 2d 799 (1961),
the developer ebjertec3 to a rcrunir �enl• that tui Lktiigate 6.7 acres of land.
I1ue Illinois Supreme Court held that if th^_ bun?e-n plaood upon the developer
was specifically and uniquely attributable to his activity, then the require-
ment was permissible; if not, then it was a confiscation of private property.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court in ,iordAn V. I•tenurmme Falls, 137 N.W.2d 442
(1965) accepted this test but stated that the voids "specifically and uniquely
attributable to his activity" nerd not le, so restrictively applied as would
Place an unreasonable burden of proof on the um.^ricipality. In Associated Home
BuildeLS, Inc, v. Walnut Creek, 484 P.2d 606 (1971), the court upheld a statute
whLch required that the amount and location of land bear a reasonable relation-
ship to the use of the facilities by the future inhabitants of the subdivision.
The Connecticut case of Aunt Hack Ft' c -states,
states Inc. v. Planninq Comuissic
of Danbury, 230 P.2d 45 (1967), held that rronLes collected must be specifically
limited to use for the direct benefit of the regulated subdivision. Since
there was no such limitation in that regulation which permitted the purchase
of lard anywhere for use of the residents of Danbury, the court held an "in
lieu of land" dedication fee of $60.00 per lot when it would better serve the
public interest to be a regulation amounting to a tax and therefore unoonstitu-
tional. Haugen v. Gleason, 359 P.2d 108 (1961) also held a money in lieu of
land provision to be a tax. A state statute authorized the governing body
of a county or city to regulate subdivision growth by adopting standards for
the approval of plats including "such other requirements as the governing body
considers necessary for . . , providing adequate light and air, for prevent-
ing overcrowding of lend or for facilitating adequate provision of transpor-
tation, water supply, sewerage, drainage, education, recreation or other needs."
Acting pursuant to this authority, the county adopted a subdivision regulation
whereby (as a condition of approval of the subdivision) the dedication of land
for park purposes might be required. Subsequently, a fee of $37.50 per lot
was set requiring the money to be used for land acquisition by the county or
the school district. The court held that the state statute delegated the poa•&er
to regulate, but not the power to levy any tax or produce revenue. Using the
test that only when the primary purpose of a law is regulation can it claim a
basis in police power, while if revenue is the primary purpose and regulation
is only incidental, the court found the exaction to be a tax, moreover, it held
that it was a tax upon one class of landowners for a public purpose which might
be, but need not be, related to the activity being regulated. Therefore, the
regulation was held unlawful because it failed to limit the use of the money to
the direct benefit of the regulated subdivision.
Another theory for the justification of exn-.tions is the economic benefit
theory which states that development is a privilege granted by the government
for which the developer should pay, and that the portion taken is put bo a use
which enhances the value of the development. Opponents of this view argue
that owners of land have an unfettered right to use it as they choose subject
only to police power restrictions for public safety and that the privilege
rationale larks a proper legal hale in the Constitution.
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2b determine if mandatory dedications will be upheld in Iowa, the follow-
ing sections of the Iowa Corte need to be analyzed:
Article I, Section 1S of the Iowa Constitution states, "RaDv:nt Dcxniin.
Private prop_rty shall not be taken for public use without jus t comx•nsa-
tion first being made, or s_czlrc�l to le m;de to rhe owns thereof, as soon as
the damagos shall be assessed by a jury, who shall not take into consideration
any advantages that may result to said a.ner on amount of the iMprovement
for which it is taken."
Section 409.14 sets out the basis for approval by the City Council (aril
the Planningand Zoning Cenmission where it exists). It contains a provision
that approval of a plat shall be chndit.ioned upon t e ordinances and statutes
relating to plats within the city; that streets, alleys, boulevards, arks
and public places shall conform to the general plan and plat for the city;
and that the city council may make any other reasonable requirements in regard
to installation of public utilities or other improvements as the council may
deem requisite for the protection of the public interest. Sections 409.4,
5 and 6 delineate the specific rmlui.mTents regarding streets and blocks,
grade of streets, and alleys. 'llnere are no requirements in hese sections
concerning parks, nor for the council to require a plat to show land which the
subdivider must dedicate for park purposes. This rtust be contrasted with the
express requirements for streets and blocks, paving, sidewalks, sewers, water
service, gas and electric utilities.
Section 409.14 also states, "If such plats shall conform to the statutes
of the state and ordinances of such city, and if they shall fall within the
general plan for such city and the extensions thereof, regard being had fdr
public streets, alleys, �, sewer connections, crater service, and service
of other utilities, then it shall be the duty of said council and camussion
to endorse their approval upon the plat submitted to it " A reasonable
interpretation is that this section sets out a method by which the plat can
be compared to the city plan and the developer advised whether it includes
any area for which the city has planned a future use for which the developer
is not responsible. Then the city could act to arrange for the purchase and
all parties would benefit; the city, because it need cot pay a larger amount,
and the developer, because of the avoidance of unnecessary expense, none of
which would be true if a methal did not exist for notice and action prior to
commencing the subdivision. Landau, land for Recreational Use, 22 Drake LR
71, 85 (1972).
In Chapter 414, Municipal Zoning, the municipality is given the payer to
regulate the size of yards, courts and other open spaces. Among the basis
for such regulations are those of providing adequate light and air, adequate
provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other
rocluirem'!nts. The Iowa Supreme Court has Feld, regarding powers exercised try
the Municipality pursuant to this chapter that: "Property cannot be confiscated
under the guise of the police powor." Keller v. Council Bluffs, 66 17.W.2d
113, 117 (1954).
If the exaction is viewed as a tax, Section 364.3(4) states that: "A city
may not levy a tax unless specifically authorized by state law."
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This limitation on the power to tax is also found in the 1968 amend1ient
1 which conferred hone rule: Iowa Constitution, Article III, 940 Municipal
ham rule. "Municipal corporations are granted hare rule power and authority,
not inconsistent with the laws of the General kn smrbly, to determine their
local affairs and ycvern^r2nt, except that they !;Mll not have FkNer to levy
any tax unless expressly authorized by the Gonaral Nsscmbly."
Other Constitutional Problems
1. Arbitrariness
The problem of arbitrariness is one of ,,n absence of standards or the fail-
ure to provide for a uniform impact in the relative costs of their effects.
Standards for mandatory dedication may be actually absent or so unclear and
overly general that they violate due process. An ordinance may be void for
vagueness if it permits arbitrary decisions which go beyond any reasonable
interpretation of the authorizing statute. It may be arbitrary if it places
a greater burden on the developer than is required for the public good. An
ordinance was held invalid for failing to specify any upper limit for exac-
tions of land or money, and for not adequately limiting the use of such funds
to the purposes for which they were collected. Haugen v. Gleason, 359 P.2d
108 (1961). In addition, if the amount of the exaction is too great, it is
confiscatory. East Neck Estate Ltd. v. Luchinger, 305 N.Y.S.2d 922 (1969).
Discrimination
Discrimination occurs when the exactions are not limited to the benefit of
the residents of the subdivision involved and are not reasonably apportioned to
their needs. Uniform impact or apportionment of costs raises equal protection
problems. An ordinance should contain standards which apportion the amount of
exaction according to the reasonable recreational needs of the population to
be served. This is never achieved by an ordinance with flat rate provisions for
land and/or money. Discrimination will result if population densities are
not constant.
Eliot Landau, in Urban Concentration and Land Exactions for Recreational
Use, 22 Drake Law Review 71 (1972) provides a detailed analysis of relevant
Iowa Code sections. He concluded that Iowa cities did not receive authorization
to enact exaction ordinances, and that even if sufficient authority Could be
found, it would be difficult to draft an ordinance which would meet all appli-
cable tests for constitutionality. Many ordinances in other jurisdictions have
been found invalid due to a lack of reasonable standards for determining the size
of the exaction. others have been struck down for a failure to create a reason-
able nexus between an "in lieu of land" monetary fee and a direct benefit to
the subdivision from which the exaction is taken. The most serious obstacle is
still whether the police power can be constitutionally used as a base for this
type of mandatory dedication.
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FY85 UPDATE AND HIGHLIGHTS OF AGENCY REQUESTS
Bio Brothers/Bio Sisters
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Johnson County (formerly PALS) matches youths 6
to 14 years of age from single parent families with adult volunteers for
long-term, supervised one-to-one relationships. Their goal is to aid
children from single -parent families to develop into healthy, functioning
adult members of the community and to help these children in their continuing
social, emotional, mental and physical development.
The adult volunteer and child meet on a weekly basis to share interests in
participating activities. The professional casework staff orients, inter-
views, screens, and meets regularly with each person in the match, volunteer,
parent, and child.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters is a youth program of the Johnson County Extension
Service and is affiliated with the national Big Brothers/Big Sisters program:
$24,000 is requested from Iowa City, $12,000 from Johnson County, and $20,000
from United Way for next year.
Iowa City, Johnson County, United Way, and Coralville provide local funding.
Office space, clerical time, phone, insurance and some supervisory and
administrative services are provided in-kind from the Johnson County Exten-
sion Service. The program ranked 14 of 20 in United Way Planning Division
voting this year. Last year United Way funded 84% of their request or
$10,000 of $12,000 requested.
New items in next year's budget include:
- Coordinator moving from half to full-time.
- Adding a half-time Caseworker (making total of 2-1/2 caseworkers).
- Adding one-fourth time GAP Coordinator (provides group activities for
those on waiting list - was in budget at lower level last year.
- Accompanying staff benefits - 75% increase in other budget items (Big
Brother/Big Sister dues, staff development, printing and publicity, group
activities program, etc.).
The Johnson County Extension Service staffperson who has been providing
supervisory assistance for several years is going to be leaving in the near
future. This is one of the reasons that the Director position is moving to
full-time. National Big Brother/Big Sister indicates that it is unprecedent-
ed for a part-time administrator to be supervising full-time staff.
Agency contributions and special events are projected to bring in $13,000
next year, a $2,000 increase over this year and almost 18% of total income.
Matches for FY83 were 147 - almost unchanged from the 148 served in FY83.
However, six months into the current fiscal year there have been 147 matches
made. Staff is projecting nearly 200 matches by the end of the year. The
agency has always had a large waiting list, so much so that they run an
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activity program with the waiting children. The list has been steadily
growing in recent months and 70 young people were waiting to get into the
program as of December 31, 1983. An increase in the number of matches this
year is largely due to the increasing success the staff is having in solicit-
ing volunteers to serve as big brothers and big sisters.
NEW REQUEST CITY AND COUNTY
Community Coordinated Child Care (4 -C's)
4 -C's exists to focus on and respond to the needs of young children (age
birth to 6+ years), their parents, and the professionals who provide child
care for them. Programs include the following: child care information and
referral service, child development education, advocacy for children, special
programs, fine arts project for young children, and administration of the
child care food program for day care homes. 4 -C's is requesting $1,000 from
Iowa City, $2,000 from Johnson County and $9,600 from United Way for next
year.
4 -C's has been a United Way agency since 1975, receiving only $6,000 in 1983
from United Way. Their half-time Coordinator currently is paid $5,487 per
year with no benefits except FICA and unemployment. New requirements have
made these benefits mandatory and added $1,400 to the 4 -C's budget for 1984.
The other new projected increase is to move the Coordinator to 3/4 time in
FY85 with a salary of $7,750. In addition, the Coordinator administers this
$104,000 program out of her home which is provided as an in-kind contribu-
tion. The 4 -C's request to United Way is a 60% increase for FY85. Last year
4 -C's received all of their requested $6,000 from United Way. The United Way
Planning Division has ranked them tenth of the 20 agencies who receive public
funding for this year.
The major portion of their budget comes from the $90,092 federal nutrition
funds they provide to day care homes. They also have a $1,800 State cultural
grant for one year.
4 -C's estimates serving approximately 4,500 persons in Johnson County last
year (3,500 different individuals) and 3,400 in Iowa City (2,600 different
individuals).
Crisis Center - Food Bank and Emergency Assistance Program
This arm of the Crisis Center with its own Coordinator provides one-time
emergency assistance of food, gas, bus or lodging for transients and occa-
sionally for local residents as well as food for people on an emergency or
j supplementary basis. $8,635 is requested from Johnson County, $10,065 from
Iowa City and $12,862 from United Way for next year.
Funding for the program comes from United Way, Iowa City, Johnson County,
Coralville, local churches and donations. They.also administer Project AIDE,
funds initiated by Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric to offset utility costs for
low income persons.
This program ranked fourth of 20 this year in United Way Planning Division
voting and received 100% of their United Way request last year of $10,450.
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Cost increases for next year including shifting a more equitable amount of
rent and utility costs to this budget from Crisis Center operations and a 7%
salary increase for the Coordinator.The only other increase is the addition
of $2,895 for food for clients. Client need is outstripping the community's
ability to restock the Food Bank's shelves. 50% of next year's budget is for
i food and other direct dollars for those in need.
Last year 3,201 people received food and 2,160 received other types of
emergency assistance from this Crisis Center program. The Food Bank program
service nearly doubled from FY82.
Iowa _City Crisis Intervention Center
The Crisis Center - Intervention program provides emergency, short-term
crisis and suicide intervention to anyone who contacts them. The following
services are given: telephone and walk-in counseling; emergency transporta-
tion; information and referrals for medical, legal, social concerns; 24/hour
availability by phone; no screening or waiting list; services are free,
- anonymous, and confidential. The Crisis Center is also a referral agency for
i Parents Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Unbound, and other agencies and
groups. This program administers the Food Bank and Emergency Assistance
Program.
They are requesting $7,942 from Iowa City, $24,262 from Johnson County and
$24,262 from United Way for next year.
Crisis Center funding this year is from United Way, Johnson County, Iowa
City, Coralville and U of I Workstudy and Student Senate. Next year's budget
reflects 7% salary increases, plus benefits and a decrease in other operating
costs, partially due to shifting additional facility costs to the Food
Bank/Emergency Assistance Program.
I United Way rank this year is a tie for fourth with the Food Bank Program in a
field of 20 agencies. Last year United Way allocated 100% of their request
for $22,057 in funds.
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The Crisis Center phone is answered 24 hours per day; walk-in served 11:00
a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily. There are two paid staff and 101 volunteers on duty
each week. There were 9,880 client contacts in all Crisis Center programs in
( FY83, a 72% increase over FY82.
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Domestic Violence Project (DVP)
The Domestic Violence Project's purpose is to make comprehensive services
available to those affected by domestic violence in the Iowa City/Johnson
County area. Programs include:
Safe Shelter - Residential facility and safe home network for victims of
battering and their children.
Community Education - Providing information about the issue of domestic
violence.
Crisis Counseling - 24 hour phone line for counseling and referral.
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Children's Services - Programs designed for children who stay in shel-
ter.
$9,450 is requested from Iowa City, $7,800 is requested from Johnson County
and $13,000 from United Way for next year. DVP received a number one ranking
of 20 agencies in the United Way Planning Division this year and received
100% of their $11,000 United Way request last year.
United Way, Johnson County, Iowa City, Coralville, Iowa Department of Human
Services, foundation funds and private fund raising support this budget. City
CDBG funds purchased the residence initially, so facility costs are held to a
minimum. This project is notable in their private fund raising events. A
total of $19,045 is budgeted in private funds next year, 38% of the budget.
Budget changes for next year include staff and benefit increases related to
the agency now being required to join the Social Security Program. Other
operating costs actually are decreasing by 10%, although house related costs
including utilities have increased. The agency has budgeted very conserva-
tively for next year.
Shelter was provided to 12% more people in FY83 than in FY82 (from 251 to
281). 1,708 shelter days were provided last year and 309 phone or one-to-one
counseling sessions. A volunteer pool of 60 is recruited and trained to
assist in providing services.
NEW REQUEST COUNTY
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Elderly Services Agency (ESA)
The Elderly Services Agency offers three major programs to Johnson County
residents who are age 60 or older including:
- Information referral.
- Outreach.
- In-home or residential consultation to provide information about re-
sources available to seniors.
- Chore - Provides handyman services to allow individual to remain inde-
pendent in their homes as long as possible.
ESA is asking $24,675 from Iowa City, $1,000 from Johnson County (new
request) and $10,500 from United Way for next year. The Heritage Agency on
Aging, United Way, Iowa City and Coralville have been funding ESA in the
past. Last year Coralville did not fund the program. This year ESA is also
requesting funds from Johnson County. The County has provided restricted
funds through the Johnson County Health Department for needy chore clients.
Pilot Club and the Gannett Foundation have funded the Vial of Life and
Carrier Alert programs. Next year's ESA budget is extremely conservative.
Expenses are actually projected to be less than those in the last two fiscal
years.
Changes include:
- 5% staff increase plus benefits.
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- 39% decrease in other expenses, mainly due to one year CDBG grant this
year to offset material costs for low and moderate income chore clients.
Major cutbacks in expenditures were made this fiscal year due to shortfalls
in income and these are adjusted up somewhat in projections for next year.
ESA does required $2,000 in carryover funds in order to have sufficient cash
flow since much of their funding is on a reimbursement basis.
In December, the City Council granted ESA a supplemental $2,350 which had
been held in reserve. This budget was prepared prior to that allocation
being made which is why ESA is now actually asking for less money from Iowa
City than they received last year after the supplementary allocation was
made.
A new Director has been recently rehired to replace the past director who
resigned. The United Way Planning Division rank this year is 16th of the 20
publicly funded agencies.
Units of service have been increasing with information and referral increas-
ing from 3,570 units in FY82 to 5,124 units in FY83. Outreach jumped from
1,872 units in FY82 to 3,860 units in FY83 and Chore Services increased from
3,860 units in FY82 to 7,431 in FY83.
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Contact Service Center (HACAP)
The purpose of the HACAP Contact Service Center is to provide opportunities
for the economically, educationally, socia -culturally, physically disadvan-
taged and elderly to become financially and emotionally self-sufficient. The
Center, currently located at Lakeside Apartments, serves as a focal point for
the following.programs: Information and Referral, Community Work Experience,
Head Start/Day Care, Weatherization, Home Energy Assistance and Emergency
Survival/Commodity Distribution.
This Center is the distribution point for a variety of federal and state
funded programs for low and moderate income persons. The federal government
determined last year that they would not fund the local administrative costs
of community action programs and HACAP then turned to United Way, the City
and Johnson County for these resources. For next year HACAP is requesting
$2,000 from Iowa City, $4,175 from Johnson County and $2,400 from United Way.
This year the Center ranked 19 of 20 publicly funded United Way agencies in
the Planning Division vote. Last year United Way allocated HACAP $2,300 of
the $4,022 they requested.
Next year's budget reflects the facility difficulties HACAP has been experi-
encing this year. The move to Lakeside has been plagued with numerous
problems, the major one being fire code requirements for licensing precluding
locating Head Start in the Lakeside Community Center without major renovation
costs. Unfortunately, what was hoped to be a cost saving move has been quite
costly as the Center was forced to move twice this year. Facility costs are
projected to increase significantly next year. However, City, County and
United Way requests from HACAP are remaining the same as last year.
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3,139 participants received assistance from
households as compared to 1,036 households
increase in households.
NEW REQUEST CITY
Handicare, Inc.
the Center last year, or 1,279
served the previous year - a 23%
Handicare is a specialized day care program which seeks to meet the needs of
children infancy to six years with multiple handicaps in a setting with
non -disabled children in order to provide the earliest possible intervention
to enable the children to achieve their maximum potential in society. Day
care services for 15 children (seven disabled/seven non-disabled/one flexible
slot) are provided Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., year
This is the only day care program in the County which serves disabled
children under the age of three years. It is also unique in that it inte-
grates disabled and non -disabled children in the same day care program for
the benefit of both. occupational and Physical Therapies are available for
the disabled children.
At present no funds are being requested of Johnson County or United Way for
next year. The program is requesting $5,500 from the City in order to
establish a scholarship fund to assist families of disabled children who
often have financial difficulties. In the past two years four children with
disabilities have left this program due to financial difficulties. Their
problems have related to the cost of having more than one child in day care,
unexpected medical bills, and unemployment of one or both parents. All four
children were either kept at home or placed in a non -trained babysitter.
Scholarship funds would be used to help families who do not meet Title XX
guidelines, but who are having possibly temporary financial problems.
It is Handicare's contention that these children need the head start provided
by early intervention regarding their disability including therapies, special
equipment and handling on a daily, year around basis.
Handicare recently secured one-time funding from the Johnson County Mental
Health/Mental Retardation Fund. Other sources of funds include Department of
Human Services Title XX, parent fees and contributions. They plan to request
United Way funding next year. Projected costs for next year appear conserva-
tive and the program overall looks to be cost efficient.
A site visit to Handicare confirmed that the program is operating at capacity
and doing an admirable job of integrating disabled and non -disabled children
in very creative ways. It appears to be a very structured and well run
program. Staff ratio to children is one to four when the University is not
in session, but with Recreation Therapy 'and Early Childhood Educational
interns, the ratio runs from 1-2 or 1-1 during school semesters.
Handicare receives good marks from other local providers including the
Department of Human Services, 4 -C's and the Department of Human Services
Daycare Consultant's licensing report. It is considered to be high quality
program.
The United Way Planning Division ranked the program 12th of 20 public
agencies in their assessment this year.
Handicare has been in operation for two years. Last year they served 20
disabled and 15 non -disabled children from Johnson County. They indicate
there is an increasing need for the service they offer.
NEW REQUEST CITY AND COUNTY
Independent Living
Independent Living was designed to serve developmentally disabled adults who
are beyond needing the structure of Goodwill Industries and Systems Unlimited
types of agencies, but who need a support group to help them live independ-
ently. Classes are offered through Kirkwood Community College aimed at
enhancing the individual's self-awareness, ability to function independently
and a creative approach to living. In addition to providing advocacy and
counseling, serving the drop-in center and offering classes, the Center holds
weekly client support meetings, monthly community meetings and publishes a
weekly newsletter. The program has a unique client -directed approach to
service. This year the Mayor's Youth Employment Program and Independent
Living formed a job coalition to provide part-time employment (ten
hours/week) for 12 developmentally disabled low income adults and 6 disadvan-
taged youths through CDBG Jobs Bill funds.
Independent Living was started through funding from the State Division of
Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities. These funds
ended in September 1982 and Independent Living has struggled to survive since
then. $2,400 is requested from Iowa City, $2,400 from Johnson County and
$15,860 from United Way.
Last year they became a United Way agency and received an emergency alloca-
tion at that time. This year the United Way Planning Division ranked them
eight of 20 publicly funded agencies. Contributions, a piecework contract
and member dues make up the remainder of the program's income. Both Iowa
City and Johnson County are receiving first-time requests from this program
this year.
Next year's budget is definitely frugal with the full-time Coordinator
projected to receive $8,133 in salary and next to no benefits.
55 different individuals received service from Independent Living last year.
SECOND YEAR REQUEST CITY AND COUNTY
Johnson County Chapter, American Red Cross
The Johnson County Red Cross provides safety, health and emergency services
to the residents of Johnson County. Programs include: disaster services,
services to military families and veterans, and health and safety services.
$4,000 is asked of Iowa City, $4,000 of Johnson County and $19,250 of United
Way.
Other sources of income include: local and Combined Federal United Way
campaigns, City of Coralville, fund raising events, class fees and national
Red Cross Disaster Relief. Last year Red Cross received $15,330 of the
$30,000 they requested from United Way. This year the Planning Division
rated them 20 of 20 agencies with a 3.52 rating on a five point scale.
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City and County funds were received by the Red Cross for the first time last
year for disaster and safety services. The City had noted that it was giving
a one-time allocation to the program.
The proposed budget for next year projects 10% increases for staff and
operating costs. An item of note is the National Fair Share payment to
National Red Cross budgeted $15,500 for this year and $16,000 for next year.
Dues have not been paid to National since 1977 although the County has
continued to receive some $8,000 per year in national disaster funds plus
other benefits in materials, etc. The Chapter served 20% more people in FY83
than in FY82 with 7,134 served in FY82 and 8,577 in FY83.
Mayor's Youth Employment Program (MYEP)
The Mayor's Youth Employment Program provides subsidized employment to youth
14-19-1/2 years old who are financially, emotionally, educationally, physi-
cally, or mentally disabled. They have made great strides in recent years in
spite of experiencing a 47% cut in State funding at the start of FY83. Recent
innovations have included private sector placements using a 50/50 match to
offset youth salaries, the combined Jobs Bill projects with Independent
Living and jobs club project, and their entry into summer employment last
summer with Iowa Youth Corps funds. in addition, City CDBG funds have been
allocated to provide material costs for next summer's Iowa Youth Corps
project of park shelter construction in cooperation with the City Recreation
Department.
$29,422 is requested from Iowa City, $3,000 from Johnson County and $6,000
from United Way for next year.
Last year MYEP received $4,800 of the $6,000 it requested from United Way.
Planning Division rank this year is six of 20 publicly funded agencies.
MYEP funding for youth salaries comes from the State of Iowa with match from
local units of government. This budget doubled from FY83 to FY84, largely
from federal and state funding sources including Iowa Youth Corps and CDBG
funding.
Next year's budget includes an 8.3% increase for the Director and very minor
increases in operating costs.
In FY82 55 young people received employment during the school year through
MYEP. In FY83 135 youths were employed with MYEP funding for salaries,
temporary placement, or private sector funding - an increase of 145%. The
agency expanded programs to respond to youths on their waiting list and yet
as of November, 1983, 22 youths were still on the waiting list. The jobs
club seeks to provide service to these waiting youths.
NEW REQUEST CITY
MECCA
MECCA (Mid -Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse) operates in Iowa, Cedar and
Washington Counties, in addition to Johnson County. They offer programs
designed to facilitate a change of direction for those who have alcohol or
other drug dependency.
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Out patient, individual, group and family counseling is available. Voss
House provides a semi -structured environment for recovering of users who are
working to develop a more successful lifestyle. There is also an Elderly
Outreach Project focusing on senior citizens' education, treatment and
rehabilitation.
In addition, the Prevention Unit offers workshops and presentations related
to Wellness. $18,000 is being requested from Iowa City and $105,000 from
Johnson County for FY85.
MECCA's other funding sources for Johnson County include other counties
reimbursement for residents, Coralville, other cities in the County, desig-
nated funding from United Way which began this year, client fees, donations
and state and federal sources detailed on budget page 264.
Follow-up material available on MECCA is a study conducted using a sample of
31 MECCA clients who had been out of treatment for three months to one year.
It was conducted in December of 1981. The study found the following results
when comparing pre- and post-treatment statistics:
42% showed an increase in salary after treatment
39% showed an increase in educational level after treatment
Of the sample, 89% had pre-treatment criminal involvement, 100M had
criminal involvement post-treatment.
MECCA's new Director began cutting costs as soon as he arrived a year ago.
Next year's budget reflects this with 5% increases budgeted for staff and
other operating costs, actually projected at a 4% decrease from this year.
Savings have been made in staff development, rent, phone, equipment, print-
ing, etc. State and federal funding sources are remaining static or decreas-
ing their funding levels. The Iowa Department of Substance Abuse Treatment
Contract decreased $7,000 FY83 to FY84 and is projected to decrease another
$5,352 for next fiscal year. On the income side the new Director has started
billing other counties for clients who reside there but receive treatment in
Johnson County and $16,000 is projected to come from that source next year
which had not been tapped previously.
All Cities in the County are being asked to support MECCA next year as there
was a $12,730 deficit for Johnson County programming last year and a $4,918
deficit is projected this year. If the local funds needed to balance next
year's budget are not forthcoming, services will be cut to cities who do not
contribute to the program.
Client fees are calculated on a sliding scale based on income and range from
$3.00 to $45.00 per visit. 14,764 units of service (one hour face-to-face
contact or treatment or 24 hours of residential service equals a unit) were
provided to Johnson County residents last year - a 20% increase over the
Previous year. In addition referrals were more severe as measured by
significant increases in the percentage of clients needing physical, psycho-
logical testing and antabuse (a drug which induces illness if alcohol is
consumed). These increases are taking place with no increases in staff or
facilities during this time.
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Rape Victim Advocacy Program
The Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) provides crisis intervention, peer
counseling, advocacy, and information to victims of sexual abuse and their
families and assists in the prevention of sexual abuse and harassment through
public information programs. RVAP is requesting $10,000 from Iowa City,
$10,000 from Johnson County, and $15,000 from United Way for next year.
The University of Iowa Central Administration provides office space and
Student Senate funds by Crisis Line, office supplies and equipment. The
sizeable volunteer staff provides a 24-hour rape crisis line and follow-up
for victims.
The equal City and County shares have paid the Coordinator's salary in the
past. Last year RVAP became a United Way agency and this summer received a
$3,000 emergency allocation from United Way to hire a part-time Assistant for
the program. Other funding comes from contributions.
For FY85, the request includes:
- Addition of a full-time Assistant Coordinator at $14,000.
- A 35% position increase for the Coordinator from $14,830 to $20,000 per
year.
- Staff benefits related to these increases.
- Increase in printing materials for distribution.
- Purchase of new films for presentations.
- Addition of new Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program (Better Safe Than
Sorry).
There were 54 rapes reported to RVAP in FY83 as compared to 37 in FY82. The
number of crisis contacts from women decreased 17% in FY83 (from 168 in FY82
to 139 FY83).
United Action for Youth MAY
United Action for Youth (LAY) provides counseling, outreach and creative arts
opportunities for youth, many of whom are alienated from more traditional
approaches to youth services. Prevention activities during fourth quarter
FY83 included: peer counseling support groups; substance abuse seminars; and
recreation such as volleyball, basketball, canoeing and horseback riding.
UAV is requesting $37,500 from Iowa City, $37,500 from Johnson County and
$11,400 from United Way for next year. $6,800 of their $12,000 United Way
request last year was funded. This year the Planning Division has ranked
them 11 of 20 agencies.
Other funding sources include the Cities of Coralville, Solon, North Liberty,
Hills, Lone Tree and Tiffin, the Iowa Department of Substance Abuse, Iowa
Arts Council, Department of Human Services, and contributions and special
events.
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For FY85, UAY is projecting very modest staff salary increases, especially
considering that they are now required to pay into the Social Security
program. Benefits have been kept to a small increase also. Total budget
increase for FY85 over FY84 is 2.7%. No other changes are planned.
From FY82 to FY83, there was an increase of 20% in the number of intakes
(from 140 to 173). There was also a 123% increase in the number of crisis
center intervention contacts (from 77 to 172) This was largely due to the
addition of a counselor in the first half of FY83. Case contacts grew by
2,347 contacts from FY82 to FY83 also (from 7,267 to 9,608) and 91 youths
were in the Synthesis arts program in FY83 as compared with 68 in FY_
NEW REQUEST JOHNSON COUNTY
Willow Creek Neighborhood Center
The Willow Creek Neighborhood Center, or Mark IV Community Center, is now in
its tenth year of offering community center activities to residents in and
around the Mark IV Apartment Complex. Programs are offered out of one of the
apartment units and serve pre-schoolers to senior citizens. Services
provided include recreational activities, counseling, individual and group
support services, crisis intervention and emergency assistance, neighborhood
library, educational programs, and child care and space for English classes
taught by Kirkwood Community College. The Davenport Catholic Diocese funds a
half-time Indo-Chinese Outreach Worker.
Rent, utilities and maintenance on the apartment which houses the Center are
donated by the Mark IV management. There are approximately 750 residents at
Mark IV, 130 of which are Indo-Chinese refugees. The Center is requesting
$11,000 from Iowa City $3,800 from Johnson County (new request) and $20,000
from United Way for next year.
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Last year United Way allocated $12,100 of the $13,283 requested by the
Center. This year Planning Division has them ranked seventh of 20 agencies.
Other funding sources for next year include the U of I Student Senate, City
of Coralville and fund raising projects.
Major budget changes for next year include:
- Position increase for Director of 26% - from $14,250 to $18,000 per
year.
- Addition of Program Coordinator at $10,000 per year.
- $1,400 increase in transportation costs related to insurance and
maintenance on new van to be funded by City CDBG funds.
Program volume jumped from 48 to 225 counseling contacts and 129 to 855
recreation/social contacts first to fourth quarter last fiscal year.
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RATIONALE FOR FY85 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
FOR HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES
In making staff recommendations for FY85 human service agency funding,
every attempt has been made to give the agencies the funds required to
maintain their services within the constraints of a very tight FY85 City
Revenue Sharing budget. Several agencies requested increased funds to
hire additional staff or increase staff hours and expand service. Also,
some agencies are seeking to make position adjustments in the salary
levels of Directors. The salary and benefit study conducted last year (on
pages 12-27 of Funding Request Booklet) did indicate that agency salaries
are quite low. Several were markedly inadequate. Staff recommendations
regarding total budget requests are for increases which range from -4.5%
to 14.5% based on the following rationale.
Although some Federal and State funds are still available for agency
support, many of these are either remaining static or being allocated at
decreasing levels. It has been the staff opinion that City Revenue
Sharing funds can provide only a basic level of support for agencies and
not a growing revenue source for program expansion, as City Revenue
Sharing is only increasing by 3% is year. Last year we encouraged
agencies to request United Way and Johnson County funding. A number have
done this and been successful. Once again, in some cases, it appears more
could be done with raising private funds through events and solicitations,
as well as through client fees or contributions.
The Coordinator continues to research alternative sources of public and
private funding and to share this with the agencies. The Coordinator has
continually offered her services to assist agencies in making application,
planning fundraising events, etc. In making recommendations a concerted
effort has been made to suggest alternative sources of funds where Iowa
City cannot fund the full amount requested.
A notable example of a fundraising effort this past year was the FEMA Jobs
Bills funds which benefitted five of the requesting agencies and which is
reflected in agency budgets.
It should be noted that site visits, together with Director of United
Way, were made to a majority of the agencies this year to see programs in
action. Clients interviewed were very positive and the quality of service
provided was most impressive. On the whole, these agencies are providing
dedicated service with less than adequate resources to meet significant
human needs.
Last year the need for increased agency collaboration was mentioned.
Progress has been made in this area in terms of combining benefit plans
and consolidation of space. Staff is continuing the effort to explore
areas of improved cooperation which would strengthen agencies and cut
costs.
Another item of note is that United Action for Youth and the Domestic
Violence Project are both being required to join the FICA system this year
,which increases their budgets without increasing programming or take home
salaries.
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It should also be noted that five requests for funds have come from
agencies which are not currently funded by Aid to Agencies. These include
the Johnson County Chapter, American Red Cross which received one-year
assistance last year, 4 -C's, Independent Living, Handicare, and MECCA.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
The recommended funding level represents a 10% increase over FY84 City
funding, although 20.5% increase was requested. This program continues to
be exemplary in its City reporting, private fundraising, and general
program quality. The need for support services for children in single
parent families has been increasing in recent years. Most of the families
served are at or below the poverty level and all are families in transi-
tion coping with death, divorce, abandonment and changes in standard of
living. The amount recommended therefore seems justified as an increase
over FY84.
Crisis Center - Emergency Assistance/Food Bank
A 10% increase in funding is recommended instead of the 28.3% increase
requested. This program is still experiencing rapid growth in service to
clients and is doing a superb job of meeting their needs. Although there
is no doubt that these additional funds are needed, staff recommends
increased effort to solicit church and other private support through
increased food donations, rather than using City funds for this purpose.
This recommended increase will maintain program operations and assure
continuation.
Crisis Center - Intervention
Once again, the Crisis Intervention Center has kept budget costs to a
minimum while providing impressive levels of service in an extremely
stressful service environment. The fact that the agency has successfully
accommodated the addition of the Food Bank/Emergency Assistance Program
should be noted also. The full request of a 10% increase for funding is
recommended.
Domestic Violence Project
This is a comparatively new agency which is doing an exceptional job of
meeting community needs regarding domestic violence, as shown by being
ranked dl of all publicly funded agencies by the United Way Planning
Division. They are projecting an extremely tight budget for next year and
probably engage in as much private funding as possible. Their budget,
although a 14.5% increase, is not a program expansion, but rather reflects
the addition of FICA which they are now required to join. Due to this
exceptional circumstance, staff is recommending funding of their full
request. It should be noted that the other City agency thus affected,
United Action for Youth, received an emergency allocation last summer from
the City to offset these costs, which also makes United Action for Youth's
percent increase for FY85 appear smaller.
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Elderly Services Agency
In response to concerns raised last year about this agency's programming,
staff visited the ESA offices in order to view program recordkeeping and
reporting mechanisms and made two site visits to see services being
provided. Staff found the agency recordkeeping to be very complete and
accurate upon tracing back information from quarterly reports.
Recordkeeping procedures are very thorough and quite impressive.
Site visits included a window washing project and ongoing personal care
assistance for a homebound senior confined to a wheelchair. Both senior
citizen employers were most happy with ESA and the Chore Program workers.
Workers had no complaints and only positive comments regarding ESA as an
employer. The in-home care provided by the Chore Worker was supplementing
family assistance to help keep this disabled individual from
institutionalization and was offering a valuable service. The worker had
received special training in how to properly lift the client. Both
workers appeared very conscientious and capable.
The agency is to be applauded for its continued attempts to contain costs.
Staff is recommending the requested amount as it is actually a 4.5%
decrease in funding from the City.
HACAP Service Center
This agency is not seeking an increase from local sources this year as
their federal funds have increased somewhat. The fact is that our local
funds did not keep pace with facility costs of the Center this year.
Also, the community is receiving $572,803 for a total investment of $8,575
- a return of $67 for each dollar invested. Therefore, staff is recom-
mending funding the full $2,000 requested which is the same amount of
funds received last year by HACAP.
Mayor's Youth Employment
Mayor's Youth has managed to more than triple the number of youths served
(from 55 to 135) and offer year round employment opportunities to young
people even in the face of federal cutbacks. This agency is very well
thought of at the State level as well as locally, which explains its
incredible fundraising success. Requested City funds would match the Iowa
Youth Corps Summer grant, bringing $2.33 for every dollar of match. Staff
is recommending only a 10% increase due only to City financial constraints
and in the hopes that match can come from either other cities in the
county where youth are employed or from in-kind match through the City
Recreation Department.
(Mark IV) Willow Creek Neighborhood Center
Quarterly statistics, site visits, program materials and community
feedback all indicate a positive turnaround in this program since the
addition about one year ago of their new Director. The Center is not
serving as a loosely structured "drop-in" Center or hangout, but rather is
providing structured, organized, planned growth activities for low and
:moderate income clients in a warm, positive atmosphere of caring.
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Staff work confirms the need for additional staff and for a position
increase for the existing Director. The Center has tried and is using
every conceivable alternative for additional staff support at the Center.
City emergency funding contributed $500 toward securing staff assistance
at the Center late last year. Due to budget constraints, however, staff
is recommending a 10% increase rather than the 45.3% increase requested.
It is hoped that this will allow an increase for the Director and con-
tinuation of at least part-time staff assistance. It is further hoped that
agency attempts to secure Johnson County and Coralville funding this year
are successful. Staff assistance is offered in pursuing other private,
public or special event funds.
Rape Victim Advocacy Program
Staff is recommending a 10% increase for RVAP. The City and County funds
equally match the Program Coordinator's salary which is budgeted for 35%
position adjustment. While staff agrees that the current salary of
$14,830 is too low, this jump appears a bit excessive, especially in a
year when the agency is also requesting the addition of a full-time
Assistant Coordinator. A 10% increase to $9,865 in City funds if matched
by the County would allow a Coordinator's salary of $19,130 which is still
ample. If the program finds itself short of income, they also might
consider adjusting this lower to accommodate as much time for the Assis-
tant Coordinator as possible. However, their United Way request will be
bearing the cost of the proposed new position and United Way's decision
will affect that aspect of the program's expansion.
United Action for Youth
UAY is containing costs well in next year's budget -they do an excellent
job of securing State and Federal funding. The 5.6% increase requested
will simply maintain this program and it is recommended for full funding.
NEW REQUESTS
4 -C's and Independent Living
Although these are extremely valuable programs which appear well run, they
do not seem appropriate candidates for City funding. They operate on very
tight budgets and offer barely a minimum wage to staff. However, at best,
City funding could only provide a short-term solution for these agencies
as Revenue Sharing is not increasing at such a level that expanded funding
would be possible. Staff would be happy to explore other alternatives for
funding with these agencies. City funding is not recommended at this
time.
Red Cross
As stated last year,
basis to allow this
sources, and largely
United Way agency.
service in a quality
mended by staff.
City funding was provided in FY84 on a temporary
agency time to develop other more stable funding
to give them time to re-establish themselves as a
The services are needed, the program is providing
fashion, but long-term City funding is not recom-
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Handicare
According to the Johnson County Department of Human Services, funds are
available through their Mental Health Institutional Fund to provide
subsidy to community programs for local persons who are handicapped and at
risk of institutionalization. It is their opinion that the disabled
clients at Handicare would meet this definition and therefore the $5,500
request for City scholarships would not be necessary. Handicare is
applying to become a United Way agency with the potential for funding
there next year. A site visit and professional feedback is all extremely
positive on this program both in terms of need for the program and the way
in which they meet the need.
It might be suggested that if the Department of Human Services' subsidy
does not meet client needs, Handicare could return mid -year and request
contingency funding from the City. Therefore, City funding is not
recommended at this time.
MECCA
Site visits to MECCA reveal an understaffed agency in cramped quarters
dealing with one of society's most all pervasive problems - alcohol and
drug abuse. The abuse of substances affects nearly all of the programs
previously outlined. Rape Victim Advocacy indicates that many rapes are
alcohol related, spouse abuse, child abuse, unemployment, murders and
other crimes, fatal car accidents, and chronic mental illness are all
symptoms of this problem which is reaching epidemic proportions.
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MECCA seeks to aid the abuser and family with the problems which may
either stem from or cause the substance abuse including family problems,
mental illness, etc. In this way, MECCA differs from Alcoholics Anonymous
and other groups, with which they coordinate for ongoing peer support to
help abusers who need total abstinence.
Observation of a counselor supervision session reflected a very concrete
approach to helping and a desire to refer clients, to other agencies if
MECCA feels they cannot help move clients to an improved situation. The
20% increase in cases, waiting lists, and increasing severity of
addictions was discussed earlier along with the exceptional administrative
job currently being done by the new Director. It is staff opinion that
this agency has done everything humanly possible to cut costs and to
generate income simply in order to maintain itself, when indeed they
probably need to be expanding.
For these reasons, staff feels that City support is justified and recom-
mends an allocation of $9,198 to come from City Liquor Profits -projected
at $306,584 for FY85, not including receiptsfrom license fees. This
amount is 3% of the $306,584. If such funds are not forthcoming, MECCA's
services to Iowa City will of necessity be cut back and this could have a
devastating effect on the community.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY FUNDING FOR FY84
REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY85
(')The preliminary City budget provides $157,604 for Aid to Agencies. This
recommendation exceeds the preliminary amount by $3,339.
(2)In addition to Aid to Agencies, MECCA is being recommended for funding
for substance abuse crisis intervention, treatment, and prevention from
Iowa City's liquor profit revenues for FY85. Funding in the amount of
$9,198, or 3.0% of total projected liquor profit revenues is recommended.
(3)Lastyear's overall City increase in funding was 8.8%.
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FY84
Request
Proposed
% Increase
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
$ 19,910
$ 24,000
$ 21,901
+10:0
Crisis Center -Intervention
7,220
7,942
7,942
+10.0
Crisis Center -Emergency
7,843
10,065
8,627
+10.0
Domestic Violence Project
8,250
9,450
9,450
+14.5
Elderly Services Agency
25,850
24,675
24,675
- 4.5
HACAP
2,000
2,000
2,000
0
Mayor's Youth Employment
25,000
29,422
27,500
+10.0
Mark IV/Willow Creek
7,570
11,000
8,327
+10.0
Rape Victim Advocacy
8,969
10,000
9,865
+10.0
United Action for Youth
35,500
37,500
37,500
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TOTAL ONGOING AID TO AGENCIES $148,112
$166,054
$157,787
+ 6.5
Contingency Fund (2.0%)
1,700
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3,156
Mark IV/Willow Creek
500
United Action for Youth
500
U -Smash -'Em Study
700
Contingency Fund (2.0%)
Red Cross
3,000
4,000
-0-
TOTAL AID TO AGENCIES
$152,812
$170,054
$160,943(1)
+ 5,3(3)
MECCA
-0-
18,000
9,198(2)
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(')The preliminary City budget provides $157,604 for Aid to Agencies. This
recommendation exceeds the preliminary amount by $3,339.
(2)In addition to Aid to Agencies, MECCA is being recommended for funding
for substance abuse crisis intervention, treatment, and prevention from
Iowa City's liquor profit revenues for FY85. Funding in the amount of
$9,198, or 3.0% of total projected liquor profit revenues is recommended.
(3)Lastyear's overall City increase in funding was 8.8%.
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Requests to United Way
from
JOINTLY FUNDED AGENCIES
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Funded
Requested
%
83
84
Change
Rape Victim Advocacy $
1,500
15,000
900
Independent Living
6,246
15,860
154
Big Brothers/ Big Sisters
10,000
20,000
100
4—C's
6,000
9,600
60
Willowcreek Center
13,600
20,000
47
United Action for Youth
7,930
11,400
44
Red Cross
15,330
19,250
25.5
Mayor's Youth Employment
4,800
6,000
25
Crisis Center Emergency
10,450
12,862
23
CAAHSA
45,500
55,000
21
Domestic Violence
11,000
13,000
18
Free Medical Clinic
31,955
35,627
11
Crisis Ctr Operations
22,057
24,262
10
Elderlx--�ervices
10,000
10,500
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HACAP
2,300
2,400
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SAMPLE UNITED WAY RATING FORM USED FOR 1984 U. W.
Planning Division
AGENCY RANKING Evaluation
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AGENCY
IMPORTANCE
HOW IMPORTANT TO JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENTS DO THE UNITED WAY
SUPPORTED SERVICES PROVIDED BY THIS AGENCY APPEAR TO BE?
Points you will want to include:
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A. Does there seem to be a need for the agency program in
Johnson County?
B. Has the need for this agency's services seemed to have
increased in the past 5 years?
C. Do the agency's programs attempt to serve low-income,
minority, and disadvantaged persons?
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D. If the agency programs are duplicated by other agenices,
are they aimed at different groups, thus offering a
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satisfactory choice?
E. Might there be 'a negative impact if -the agency stopped
serving Johnson County?
(5 - strong yes; 4 - yes; 3 - neutral; 2 - no;
VOTE
1 - strong no; 0 - no opinion)
II.
QUALITY
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HOW WELL DOES THIS AGENCY SEEM TO PROVIDE ITS UNITED WAY
SUPPORTED SERVICES TO JOHNSON COUNTY?
Points you will want to include:
A. Do the services seem to be effectively provided?
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B. Has this agency adequately demonstrated its performance?
C. Does this agency seem to cooperate with other agencies?
D. Does this agency seem to cooperate with United Way?
(5 - strong yes; 4 - yes; 3 - neutral; 2 - no;
VOTE
1 - strong no; 0 - no opinion)
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1984 U. W.
Planning Division
Evaluation
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I III,
FINANCIAL ISSUES
HOW EFFECTIVELY DOES THIS AGENCY SEEM TO PROVIDE ITS
SERVICES? Points you will want to include:
A. Do the agency's services appear to be worth the dollar
cost to the community?
B. Does there seem to be a reasonable cost for the number
of clients served?
C. Does this agency seek approval from funding sources
before incurring additional optional expenses?
D. Does this agency make adequate efforts to tap other
sources of funds: government, self-support, fees,
dues, etc.?
(5 - strong yes; 4 - yes; 3 - neutral; 2 - no;
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1 - strong no; 0 - no opinion)
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OVERALL IMPRESSION
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DO YOU HAVE A POSITIVE OVERALL IMPRESSION OF THIS AGENCY?
(5 - strong yes; 4 - yes; 3 - neutral; 2 - no;
VOTE
1 - strong no; 0 - no opinion)
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DIVISION EVALUATIONS
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ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY (7 voting,
1 N/A)
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I. 4.7
II. 4.0
III. 4.0
IV. 4.0
MECCA
(5 voting,
3 N/A)
I. 4.2
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II. 4.0
III. 4.4
IV. 4.2
CRISIS CENTER -
EMERGENCY (5 voting,
2 abstentions,
2 N/A)
I. 5.0
II. 4.8
III. 4.6
IV. 4.6
FOOD BANK
(6 voting,
1 N/A)
I. 5.0
II. 4.8
III. 4.6
IV. 4.6
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CROSS
(7 Voting,
1 N/A)
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I. 3.4
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II. 3.7
III. 3.4
IV. 3.6
4 C's
(9 voting)
I. 4.4
II. 4.7
III. 4.4
IV. 4.6
HANDICARE
(9 voting)
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I. 4.6
II. 4.7
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III. 4.0
IV. 4.4
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UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH
I. 4.3
II. 4.6
III, 4.8
IV. 4.3
RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM
I. 4.4
II. 4.3
III. 2.8
IV. 4.3
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT
.I, 5
II. 5
III. 5
IV. • 5
MAYOR'S YOUTH
I. 4.6
II. 4.8
III. 4.8
IV.. 4.7
INDEPENDENT LIVING
I. 4.5
II. 4.5
III. 4.8
IV. 4.5
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS
I. 4.1
II. 4.7
III, 3.8
IV. 4.4
HACAP
I. 3.7
II. 3.6
III. 3.7
IV. 3.6
MARK IV
I. 4.7
II. 4.6
III. 4.ti
IV. 4.5
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(7 voting, 1 N/A)
(7 voting, 1 N/A)
(7 voting, 1 N/A)
(7 voting, 1 N/A)
(9 voting)
(7 voting, 1 N/A)
(9 voting)
(9 voting)
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Unitod Wcy of Ccunty Recommendations
ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY
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f An organized and needed agency, especially the chore
service. These services are not duplicated and the
budget appears to be quite conservative.
MECCA
Planners are impressed with MECCA's director and its
'bare bones' budget. Some members expressed concern
about its location.
CRISIS CENTER - INTERVENTION
A conservative budget and a well-run, established agency.
FOOD BANK
Much praise for the way clients are handled, but serious
concern about timeliness of reports.
RED CROSS
Discussion about what programs are duplicated. Disaster
relief and military service are uniquely Red Cross.
UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH
Should be congratulated on holding costs and on its
continuing cooperation with other agencies. United
Way will include the synthesis program in U.A.Y.'s
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funding.
RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM
i Questions R.V.A.P.'s ability to merge with other agencies,
but notes that their physical plant is provided by the
University. Planners feel the agency is doing a good job
but seriously question the substantial increases in salary
and addition of new position in same year.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT
Planning feels this agency is efficiently run. Only one
suggestion: the title 'child program coordinator' does
not reflect the direct service to children provided by this
position.
MAYOR'S YOUTH
This agency has doubled its client population and Planners
feel it is a needed and well-run agency.
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Recommendations
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS
Overall impression is favorable.
MARK IV
The Planners are impressed with this program and the
agency director.
HACAP
Not many comments, but it is noted that we fund the
operating costs to administer the program.
INDEPENDENT LIVING
Comments are favorable. It is noted that this agency's
increase in funding request is because it was accepted
and funded mid -year 1983. Agency director's salary is
too low and jeopardizes program continuity.
HANDICARE
Planners note the need for this program but would like
to see further exploration of alternative funding.
4 C's
Good impressions of this agency. Good work and low
overhead. Nice job done with the bulletin. There
should be sick days and vacation days extended to
staff.
COMMENTS BY JOHN A. LUNDELL, TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
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TO THE 1984RANNUALOMEETING OOFTTHEOUNCIL TRANSPORTATIONNMENTS RESEARCH BOARD
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING CASE STUDY: IOWA CITY, IOWA
Good evening. Perhaps many of you who are here tonight also attended a
similar presentation I made at last year's TRB Annual Meeting. If so,
some of this discussion will be a review followed by an update on what has
transpired with the transportation planning case study during the past
year.
First, a brief description of the Iowa City area. I and one full-time
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assistant along with two one-quarter time graduate student intern comprise
the transportation planning staff of the Johnson County Council of
Governments (JCCOG). JCCOG is the designated Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) for the Iowa City Urbanized Area. Iowa City is a new
urbanized area resulting from the 1980 census, having a population of
approximately 60,000. It is the home of the University of Iowa and is in
the final stages of an aggressive downtown urban renewal program.
Now to discuss the transportation planning case study itself. With the
designation of 95 new urbanized areas resulting from the 1980 census,
added to all the existing urban areas of less than 200,000 population, the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) saw a need to develop simplified
transportation planning techniques. In January of 1982 the FH14A notified
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the state DOT's of their desire to develop simplified planning techniques
and to fund a case study to test their success. FHWA's intent was
four -fold:
1. Tailor the planning program to the area.
2. Conduct issue -oriented planning.
3. Utilize simple, inexpensive techniques.
4. Establish continuing process guidelines.
The Iowa OOT felt the Iowa City area would be appropriate to carry out the
case study in and nominated the area citing the following reasons:
1. A long history of transportation planning in the Iowa City area.
2. A traditional 20 year transportation plan had been developed in the
mid -70's which could be contrasted to the simplified techniques.
3. The area's strong transit component. Over six million transit
passengers per year.
4. An MPO had been designated and staffed.
5. A good working relationship exists between the MPO and Iowa DOT.
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Local elected officials were very interested in the case study and
corresponded with the DOT indicating their willingness to participate in
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the project. After a series of reviews the FHWA selected Iowa City and
Fayetteville, Arkansas, to participate in the case study process.
The case study got underway in July of 1982 with a meeting in Iowa City
with officials from FHWA, Iowa DOT, and JCCOG. At this first meeting,
responsibilities for the various aspects of the case study were assigned,
a work program developed, and a preliminary timetable established. At
this meeting it was decided that primary responsibility for carrying out
the study would rest with the JCCOG staff since they were most familiar
with the area and with local officials.. It was felt that elected offi-
cials would be more responsive to a locally developed plan rather than one
prepared by the state DOT. It was also felt, however, that'the Iowa DOT
would have to play an integral role in the overall process.
In order to assist in determining the objectives of the Iowa City case
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study, the staff first identified the major problems with the more
traditional twenty year Area Transportation Study (ATS) developed in the
mid -70's but never adopted. It was felt the major problems with the ATS
were:
1. A long, costly process.
2. Lack of adequate input from officials.
3. "Over technical" due to complex modeling.
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4. Unrealistic financially.
( 5. Controversial projects inhibited plan implementation.
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6. Overlooked TSM type improvements.
With these problems identified, and the intent of the FNWA in mind, the
following objectives were established for the Iowa City case study:
1. Quick relatively inexpensive process.
2. Involve local officials throughout.
3. Utilize "quick response" techniques.
4. Easy to understand end product.
S. Include even very small improvements.
6. Adoption of realistic plan and TIP.
The first phase of the case study was to review existing plans and reports
as well as collect data which may prove 'useful. This data included
accident statistics, traffic counts, sufficiency ratings, population and
university enrollment information.
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Since we felt it important to involve local elected officials throughout
the study, we asked them to participate in the problem identification
phase. Local elected officials were requested to identify what they felt
the most serious transportation related concerns are in the urbanized
area. To assist them in this process they were provided with a comprehen-
sive five year history of high traffic accident locations.
The transportation staff (traffic engineer, transit managers, and trans-
portation planners), also assisted in identifying problem areas. The
transit managers in particular listed a number of traffic -related problems
which caused difficulty in the operation of their systems.
In order to familiarize the local officials with the problem identifica-
tion process, a memo was distributed and the process discussed at a JCCOG
Policy Board meeting prior to distributing the questionnaires. Approxi-
mately two weeks after the meeting, a questionnaire and accident history
information accompanied by a cover memo were mailed to all elected
officials. The officials were given ten days to return their list of the
most serious transportation problems. Twenty problem areas were identi-
fied by the local elected officials and the transportation staff.
As a follow-up to the identification process and in an effort to receive
greater input from local officials, a field trip was taken to view the
problem areas. The staff compiled a list of the problem areas which
formed the itinerary for the field trip. Seven elected officials repre-
senting Iowa City, Coralville and Johnson County along with the University
of Iowa JCCOG representative went on this trip. Staff of JCCOG, Iowa DOT,
and FHIIA along with representatives of the news media participated in the
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tour. A new, not yet placed in service, transit coach was used to
transport the group. If possible, the bus pulled off the road at each
problem area and the official who had identified it was asked to further
elaborate on what they perceived the problem to be. The trip lasted
approximately two and one-half hours.
The objectives of the field trip were three -fold. First, it was an
opportunity to learn more about the problems through on-site observation;
second, it presented an opportunity for on-site exchange of dialogue
between the staff and elected officials; and finally it provided an
opportunity for elected officials to become more familiar and appreciative
of problems in a neighboring community. The .final objective was felt to
be especially important since as an urbanized area, the JCCOG Board of
Directors would be responsible for distributing FAUS funds and approving
projects included in the Iowa City-Coralville Transportation Improvement
Program.
Upon completion of the problem identification phase, the staff reviewed
the future development plans of Iowa City, Coralville, and the University
of Iowa. Both Iowa City and Coralville have just completed updating of
their Comprehensive Plans. The staff attempted to forecast transportation
problems which may evolve as new areas of the community or University
developed over the next five to seven years. Fortunately, due to the
emphasis placed on land use planning and also due to physical constraints,
namely an inadequate Iowa City wastewater treatment plant, it is not
overly difficult to forecast where future development will take place. It
is the intent of the case study plan to advise local officials as to what
type of transportation concerns might arise as new areas develop.
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The next phase of the study was the evaluation of each of the identified
problem areas. Several similarities among the problem areas became
evident early on in the evaluation phase. Fifteen out of the 20 were
safety related and nine of these 15 were directly related to pedes-
trian/bicycle safety. Problems of this type include lack of sidewalks or
bike facilities. Another similarity was that most of the identified
problems occurred along two major travel corridors through the urban area.
In an attempt to organize the identified problems, the staff classified
the problems into three categories: 1) immediately solvable problems, 2)
perceived problems, 3) difficult problems in need of further study.
Examples of the immediately solvable problems category are problems such
as inadequate turning radius for transit coaches at particular corners,
inadequate signage, or insufficient pavement width. Examples of perceived
problems are those which were identified but do not meet any of the
standard warrants for corrective measures and do not have a history of
traffic accidents or problems. Examples of problems in this category
include pedestrian crossings which do not meet traffic• control standards
or an intersection which do not meet the warrants for a signal nor has any
significant accident history. Problems in this category will continue to
be monitored.
The final category includes problems which require more time and indepth
study than •shat was available within the context of the case study.
Examples of problems in this category include a bridge over the Iowa River
which has been identified by the Iowa City Engineering Division as
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reaching structural inadequacy. This bridge requires that a detailed
engineering study be undertaken before improvements or replacement can be
recommended. Another problem in this category is increasing pedestrian
and bicycle usage along a heavily traveled state highway with dense strip
development. This particular problem is presently included in the FY84
JCCOG Unified Planning Work Program for further study.
Each of the 20 problem areas identified by local officials were evaluated
regardless which of the three categories they fell into. Many of the
problem areas were in need of easily identifiable physical type of
improvements such as installation of sidewalks or bike facilities,
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increasing a corner radius, or increasing the throat of an intersection.
The JCCOG transportation planners worked closely with the city and
traffic engineers to develop proposed solutions and cost estimates for
each of these problem areas.
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A couple of the problems, however, lent themselves to "quick response"
computer applications. In particular, one problem which has received a
great deal of public attention recently involves the synchronization of
traffic lights along five blocks of a downtown arterial called Burlington
Street. Burlington Street is five lanes including a center turning lane
and carries in excess of 20,000 vehicles per day. The intersections are
only 400 feet apart and the pavement width is 61 feet. Along this five
block segment are both a 900 car parking ramp and a 400 car parking ramp
soon to have 200 additional spaces added. Besides a high number of
cross -street traffic and turning movements, a number of pedestrians must
also cross Burlington Street. Needless to say, attempting to synchronize
traffic sionals along a five block stretch with such extreme cross -street
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traffic and pedestrian use is difficult. As part of the case study
process, the intern hired to assist the staff with this study worked with
the Iowa City Traffic Engineer to model Burlington Street using the
program called Transyt 7F and tested several traffic signalization
alternatives. Fortunately, the intern hired to work ten hours per week on
the case study has a Masters Degree of Traffic Engineering and over 12
years of experience. He and his family recently moved to Iowa City to
complete their education at the University of Iowa where he is pursuing a
Ph.D. in Traffic Engineering. In addition to the demands which already
exist on Burlington Street, a new 200 room hotel which is currently under
construction will have its primary access onto Burlington Street. The
staff attempted to project future traffic generated by the hotel and
tested its impact on Burlington Street through the use of Transyt 7F.
The next phase of the study involved the identification of all funding
sources and matching up each proposed solution with eligible funding
sources. Local officials found this section of the final report quite
useful in that each state and federal transportation funding program was
described and the appropriate DOT office to contact for further informa-
tion was identified.
While the focus of the case study was on short-range issues, it was also
felt important to discuss long-range transportation issues. This section
of the report discussed major links in the transportation network which
are anticipated to be constructed within the five to 15 year time horizon.
The staff made certain this section of the case study report was consis-
tent with the communities' comprehensive plans.
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The case study report concluded with a discussion of the process 'by which
proposed projects in the report will become programmed into the area's
Transportation Improvement Program and Annual Element. It was emphasized
that the case study plan was meant to be a tool used by local officials in
determining how best to expend limited federal, state, and local funds.
Two reports resulted from the case study process. First, a report has
been published which describes the process and how it was applied to the
Iowa City area. This report is probably of the most interest to persons
like you who are more interested in the process than the individual
problem areas in Iowa City.
The second report is entitled the FY83 Iowa City Urbanized Area Street and
Highway Plan and is of more interest to local officials. This document
describes the process, funding sources, etc. as well as analyzing each of
the identified problem areas. After some discussion of the draft version,
the JCCOG Policy Board adopted the plan on September 21, 1983.
To conclude my presentation, I would like to share with you some high-
lights of the case study process. First, the case study prompted the
establishment of a street and highway planning. process in the Iowa City
Urbanized Area. Previous to this study, the JCCOG staff has been primar-
ily a transit planning and grant writing agency. Local elected officials
are now aware that the staff is able to do more than just transit plan-
ning. Councilmembers now routinely call the staff up asking for a study
of a particular transportation concern. Oftentimes this simply involves
some site investigation and then a call back to the Council person. In
other cases, written studies have been completed such as whether an
Intersection meets the warrants for a traffic signal. Also, in this
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year's Unified Planning Work Program a case study follow-up work element
is included where the local officials once again will be requested to
identify their transportation concerns. This will likely become a routine
element of each year's Unified Work Program.
It is also very evident that the local officials are very interested in
the process developed by the case study. They appreciate being kept
informed and involved throughout the process. Also, the case study has
drawn attention to long-standing problems which have always existed but
previously have not received enough attention to be resolved. Through the
field trip many of these problems were brought to the attention of elected
officials. Particularly, the smaller projects such as enlarging a turning
radius are likely to be completed now that they have received attention
through the case study. Finally, the case study document report itself is
a useful resource document. On numerous occasions the staff has gone back
to the report for further information on a particular street or intersec-
tion.
In closing, I would like to say that I feel that this very simplified,
interactive, inexpensive planning process which is tailored around the
urbanized area's characteristics has been very successful. I feel it can
be very effective in urbanized areas of less than 200,000 population,
particularly areas which are not experiencing rapid growth rates. Areas
which are experiencing extremely rapid growth probably will need to look
further into the future in order to adequately anticipate future needs.
The case study has been very beneficial to the Iowa City area and I would
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The Weekly Newspaper of the Transit Industry
APTA Washington, D.C., Monday, January 16, 1984 Volume 42, Number 3
Maiketin Matters —
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5_ million a+ scree :u Ills Blanc s sbarc.bl
Iowa City Blends
Transit; Te%vision
volt tins carne Cit and ittlercit> ntil�er.
vice + Atlantic Cily, N.J.
The lgreentenl is subject to app/ocul by
The following is the lhirdin a series PASSENGER TRANSPORT
In Fiscal Year 1983, Iowa City Transit carried 2.4 million
Om boa s of New Jersey Tr nsiof urpora-
is publishing on the impact of cable television on transit
passengers, Coralville Transit 524,364 passengers, and Cambus
lion, ACI ,and Results Ilnem (ional. and
marketing and public affairs efforts.
3 million passengers for a lulpl of more than 6 million
requires et icepund appruc I from the
IOWA CITY. IOWA—Iowa City, a new urbanized area Ill-
passengers. This averages all impressive 101.6 rides per capita.
Casino Conn d Cunnnissiul nn the con•
sated in southeast Iowa, is unique in many ways. Iowa City is
On ureter are six additional buses for Iowa City, two for
figuration of th • cumplex.,Additiunally. NJ
the central city with a population of 50.508, while neighboring
Coralville, and two articulated buses for Cambus.
Transit and An rak nydst agree on an
Coralville is a community with 76117 residents. The area is dont•
This spring, Iowa City Transit will move into a new $3.2
operating plan an Ill U.S. Sectetary ul
inated by the presence of the University of Iowa wish an enroll•
million nainlenam a facility. While serving all functions of
'I•ruhspunation mus • •riify die entire proj'
meat of just under 30,((X). A large medical complex is located
Iowa City 1 ransil (ulainlenauce. storage, and administration)
cel.
in Iowa City, including University Ilospitals and Clinics, one of
tilt! new facility will also provide heavy maintenance seri•ire for
The money to it t e agreement will
the largest university -owned teaching hospitals is the world.
lite other two systems. the economies associated with providing
enable Ill` %nate l qualify fur S.NI million in
Due to the rising enrollment and stability of other industries,
heavy maintenance for all three systems pvoidlted the purchase
federal hinds rough Ar trek which will
the area had an enviable unemployment rate of 2.2% in October
of expensive diagnostic and repair apparatuses. Among the
opermc the I Iereily rail se vice heuyecn
1983.
equipment will be a chassis dynamometer, brake latim and
1'hil;IJdphi•, Pn., unJ AUahinie City: and
Two rather unique aspects of Iowa City are Its extensive
fully equipped body and paint shop.
New Yor, , N.Y'., and Atlantic City.
transit and cable television systems. The Iowa City urbanized
Iowa City is also thought In have impressive cable Ielevision
The f oral share of lite prujeci's ensu
area is well served by three separate, bill coordinated, fixed
facilities for a community of its size. lite city well) through
was It tic available' Iluough legislation
route transit systems. Iowa City Transit operates 22 buses on 14
extensive studies, negotiations, and public. Imarings when
passe by Congress and signed by President
regular and three tripper routes; Coralville Transit provides sur
deleonining if cahlevislml should be plovidt'd, and Ill' w'llnlll.
ROI Id Reagan curlier this year.
vice into Iowa City on six routes; while University of Iowa
Aber a public vole. Ilaw•keye CabluVision, an American
he Inial cost of the pnljecl, cairn (cc]
Cambus services the university campus with 14 buses. All three
Television and Cnuununirat ions, Inc. franchise, svgs Blurted lu
5511 miliiun, coves eonstruvlinn of n n w
systems operate out of lite Downtown Transit brerrhango.
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lir transfer inform ilius is also puwided. Ihr• transil in(uooaliun
O YY`A, a City dep,ulmenl most shall• rharm ler tirnrlalm lime Willi olher( its,
Jep,uunrnls. for instance, lhu city c(it mriI agenda is shown a
fast• d:nz Lr. L. , .-.rL umr it n ,•,ain,....hill- 16l- noun, it au...1.
fri(un page 1)
pnlvidr a 15-chanmelcaparity syslenn of which six ate meal
access rhanncls. Since hrgipning service in July 141111, it now
has approximately 12.5011 suhst•rihrrs. Iowa City employs ono
full-time broadband communications specialist and two part•
time assistants to act as a llafsoo bviwevo life city and I la%vk-
eye Cablevision.
During do, negutialion pom ess. Ihl• cily placed a great dual
LiI vnlplmsis oo arress channels. Ihr own -may cous[nuod Iowa
City Public Library houses the Coommoiy Programming Center
which contains editing. produrtion, and +ludic faciltlit-s for
these ('halloos, Addllllloally, 1111• library ILIs Its omi audiovisual
lath which fuucfil ms as it second at cvs, renter available to
library r;ud holders, this cginu•r of h•Is vidrn and lila srtr•rning
areas, full audio pnnloctiun and one-half inch VIIS to three
quarter inch video editing, and Apple computer gmphirs calm.
bili((•. A lloivelsity of Iowa sulvvy indirales that hom-vn I%
to 1114, of the total cable audience mI any lime time is will( lling
one ill the access cb;umels.
Dur In (lie romnlunill s iolerest in bolh transit and local
access television, it seeloed naluul 14, blend Ihr Iwo lagether.
Om build advertising posters ot-te placed on all tlansil buses
punno[ing Ihr lural arct-ss rhannrls and fartlilies. I he govenl-
mrnl access channel %vas in Ian used as an fnlormational [Licit
by the transit sy'stvin. flit' 115(• Ili t•.lhlevf5frlll by Iransil nmsisl('d
Of 1111w primal(' nu4hnds: (1) character generatnl; (2) Computer
graphics packages: and (l) vidrotapr.
1 hr use of lilt- rharartrr geuvratur, by far Ihr v,lsiest of the
three, is as simple as using a typewriter. Messages are typed
into a mommy bank and then repeated on the Ielovisiun
schen. Minor gmphir wuiations are possible such ds dif(vicol.
sized characters or a (lashing display. Imva City uses finis
method to inform Ihr public Il( service chiloges 511Th :Is Special
holiday hours or minor nor dt-vialions. Itoulino messages
surh as felepholle information ntooli tis, lids pais salt's outlets,
ing% are also shown live Lin [he guvermovol access channel.
the list, It( compurl(•r-abh•d gtilphb's packages ran In, mm It
mull• iluwl•giog than Ihr character gmm•rolm by Ilse of audio,
colors. and various graphic displays. lows City has begin
Inrtumle to recuM, a glean deal of assistance from tmtler-
gmdualr and graduate Ihtiversill' of Iowa students majoring in
bloadutsling no ('cinummiralions who prudute graphic porno.
films m (heir ioler iship pnljrc is. [',lilt semi -sur Irnm five it, III
inlet»,- poeidr mislanct. In the IvIc( 0000uoicalions specialist.
Most recently, the Cur lville and Iowa City syslwns have used
compulm graphics to promote a ante extension and In infoun
palmns of %pvci,d coining urrrsx;uy dmiul! %onwy/iry days.
Ihosu di%pldya I onsWvd of a black st men with d brightly
roloo'd unto neap with a hos moving ;long Ihgi mule. while u
notatin dt-srlibed Ihr cooling. hours. ,ind pulpusn. In lilt-
backtenund, soft nmsic could be liaml. IIII•sl! nivssages are
slouvl nu tape and u•pha'rd as pmgmnlnting tium permits
1 he Ihiml olmlold used to inform vie%vers about mass Ransil is
by it vidrolape of Illi! ttillwil Illallalgl'r d iscossing IIIc' sy'sivin,
Loch department head in the rill' govenllnenl was provided ;ul
opportunity to desniba his depailntenl nn the guvginunrnt
access Channel. 1 h Iransil manager used this upporlonill' to
describe how the sysuml works, June many litnpft- it carries,
how if is funded, and whem persons ran receive• further
Information or make suggestions.
Clearly Ihr Iowa Cil1' arra has taken Ov,intage of t%vu
lusrvily used community smvirus lu puunoh. lir 5y9e111% and
inform Ihr ronunmlity. I lle hesl aspect of Illi cable service is
that they are essentially free except (tit some still( time spent
preparing and updating the infnimaltoo. Other (ommunities
should invesligale similar oppol l ani l it's in thrid ;ora.
I'rrsoos desiring additional inturmaliun should rung( 1 john
I undgill, I mnsporlalinm I'lannrl, Johnson Coolly Coll m it of
Govi-imovots, 410 L. Washington SI., Iowa City, Iowa 522411,
teh-phone (3111) 756.5252.
• N1 9'nmsit Will retain ;Ili adjusled trans.
Atlantic City poses ,if cheapen property
i id for mil por-
poxes nn the pngteny mud neighboring
Itesutfs•owmed properly alter title is hinted
drool page 11 over h. Itesnus Inlcoualinnull
terminal lit Allautic City. tehabilimufom of -I lie S2.1 million paid by Rrsorix for the
(18 miles of track between I'hilntlelphia uod pn4lerty Will be deposilcd in nn intoes.
Atlantic City. and necessuv truck and alley bearing accnnm by the sone. It is expected
im pr w mends :dung the rail oighenbw'ay. m generale more 111;111 S.1 million in imel"i
11iis agivemem with Itesurls huem a- before funds mull he withdrown form [he
lienal represcmis the beginning of it new account In pay for fine project: and
ern for rail service in south Jersey:' Shed. • A maximal- of SIII.5 million will be
.1.,...,:,r ••a,., .,,, L..•,a 11,1, or,,Odr nn nx,•d to somrom tlm sew mil lerminrd in
Denver Riders
'Bag It'
DI.nu'.u. (amu. • 1y'La•n Iles lidos in
the Incl;inlud 'lianspurlalion District '•halt
it" as earl of a s5melmvide liucr prevcnti(m
program. they reflect it commniumem by tllc
loonit agency Io II rleallelcllvllnl1111P111.
lit[). ill coopetioiou M111 file t'Icml
Denver office of life Department of Public
Works, lues completed it 4uJay test fn
Whil-h disposable filler linos were placed fu
Gunn
Irina page l)
In Monks four -and -a -half %cars fn Phil•
adelphia• he presided neer the rchahilfm•
tion of file syxunn it, where it is now widely
ackil"Medged w be clewl. eflicienl, safe.
and refmtvely graffiti -free.
Before going at Philadelphia. Uma had
served els director of operations of file
hlawichtmem Bay lrauwpurfafion Author•
ity in Ilosiou• Mass. At MIITA. Gam man•
aged file nperadmix of bus. trackless trul•
ley, trolley. and rapid Iramil services, and
file commuter roil lines oyer: ied under
cuatrncf by file Ruston and Maine Rail.
road.
Gunn recched a master's degree from
the Ilarvanl Grnduafe School of Businew
fn 14M.
After grnduafiun. he served fn executive
positions wilh the Atchison Topeka :md
Sauna Pc Raik%ay. Net% York Cental Sys-
lem. anti[ Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
before joining Iil I[TA in 147.1 as die ecor of
commuter rail.
A[ N1'CTA. Gunn succeeds Daniel T.
Scannell. file acting president. who as-
stuned the pnq idlvr Joho D. Simpson le•
signed oo Aug. M. 148.1,
Cleveland
Ili nal page 11
that Yate. II ;dsu includes mew (eller sim ling
mod progression titles: a cap um huspilal'
nmdic;l'surgical old life and weekly ill -
demob)' iusoran a costs :it doe November
1411.1 lead: and II nen' choose permilling Inc
of pan-Iinm: cmpin)ces.
'IIIc uniull will gain by having holiday
pay guaownccd [,,I file six principal holidays
and Iq' achieving it goarrmnee of .111 hours
weekly' fm legulau uproots.
Sv%vtnl afher elmoges %tell- made in arc
rouh;ml In po%ide clear,-( language. less
subject it, enmumetsy in imeopneution.
Munagemeut negolialors %rete 1 mnard
Ruois, NIS %'ice pfesidem for labor rcla-
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
January 18, 1984
Referrals from the informal and formal Council meeting were distributed to
the staff for review and discussion (copy attached).
A memorandum regarding news releases and other public information was
distributed. The City Manager requested that all news releases and any
information being furnished to the public be typed by Word Processing
Center. This is to preclude the issuance of any information to the public
which may contain spelling or typing errors.
The staff was reminded that the informal Council meeting next week will be
on Tuesday beginning at 6:30 P.M.
The Director of Planning and Program Development distributed a memorandum
regarding Economic Development Information.
The City Manager and Assistant City Manager will continue to be out of the
office after 8:45 each morning until the end of the Linda Eaton trial.
Prepared by:
Lorraine Saeger
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irfin•:rai CJ[III cii Muetinq_
January 16, 1981
SUBJECT
Old Library
Human Service Facility
Pending List - City emplo.
on boards and commissions
[sill Terry -
increase for
letter regari
Drew
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Formal Council Meeti
January 17, 1984
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SUBJE
Bus Service Subsidy
Passed and Adopted
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
January 25, 1984
Referrals from the Informal Council meeting of January 24, 1984, were
discussed by the City Manager and staff was advised that copies would
be distributed as soon as the referrals were typewritten (copy attached).
Staff members related several items which will be included on the
agenda for the regular Council meeting of January 31, 1984.
The City Manager advised staff that it was the City Attorney's birthday,
and the City Attorney advised that he is over 40 years old.
Prepared by:
Dale E. Helling
ani
Informal Council Meetir
January 24, 1984
&"EC
City Conference Board
City Assessor's Budget
Bus Fare Subsidy for Un
January 28 Budget Meeti
Section 8 Housing Memo
Meeting with Legislator,
Newspaper vending machii
1.;I ._
Informal Council Meeti
January 24, 1984
Page 2
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Ostegaard lot - Ridge
Work Schedule
Council goals
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(Chambers)
Comm (Senior Ctr)
1/25/84
John McDonald, Mayor
410 E Washington St,
Civic Center
Iowa City,Iowa 52240
Dear John,
RECEIVED ' ' 19M
When setting priorities for street improvements at the meeting on Saturday
morning, the Transportation Commitee of the Chamber of Commerce would like to
urge your group to consider putting the extension of Scott Blvd, at a higher priority,
As you know last year we did a study of the truck traffic in this area, that is
looking for access to the interstate, We feel it is imperative that this project gets
immediate attention, Our group recognizes the increased truck traffic in the city
limits creates two major concerns 1) undue safety hazards to our citizens thru a
potential accident, 2) negative impact of noise and air pollution,
The extension of Scott Boulevard to I-80 has long been recognized as a preferred
means to eliminate truck/trailer traffic thru Iowa City, yet funding for this project
is consistently delayed. We urge you to consider this request favorably by not
delaying and hopefully improving the scheduled completion of this project,
Jo n Green
Chairperson #Transportation Committee
Iowa City Chamber of Commerce
CC) Ernie Lehman
Keith Kafer
0?/3
MINUTES
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
,rAMTThD,y 3 r 1004
Informal Council Discussion: January 24, 1984, at 6:50 p.m. in the
Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John McDonald presiding.
CounciLnembers Present: McDonald, Zuber, Strait, Dickson, Ambrisco,
Baker, Erdahl.
Staffinembers Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, McGonagle.
Others Present: Tim Shields.
Tape-recorded: Reel 84-05, Side 1, 541 -End, Side 2, all; 84-09, Side 1,
all, Side 2, 1-43.
DUBUQUE STREET CONSTRUCTION:
Sue Smothers expressed concern about construction near her residence and
distributed pictures showing destruction of the hillside. She said there
was never posted for a change of zoning. McDonald explained that no
rezoning was required. The City Manager stated a building permit was
issued. Strait explained that David Ostedgaard is going to build a
single-family dwelling on the 0.9 acre hilltop. is
said that u will
check into the complaints and issue a response.
BUS FARE:
McDonald sunnarized McGonagle's memo on free bus fare for unemployed
Johnson County residents seeking jobs through Job Service. McDonald said
that if the program is continued it should have a review after a set
period. He added that funding should be from the contingency fund rather
than transit funding. Job Service has only agreed to provide passes to
i people who ask for them and does not want to determine eligibility.
Passes worth $133 were used in the last three months. Ambrisco said that
he wants to know how many of the free rides result in jobs. Zuber said
that the amount spent is an insignificant amount in the City's budget.
Strait said that the service is a human service and should be extended
with a total spending limit. The money for the program is transferred
from the contingency fund to the transit fund. The Council agreed to
i continue the program until June 30th with no spending cap.
COUNCIL TIME:
1. Berlin said that Saturday's budget review meeting will begin at 8:00
a.m. and continue until completed.
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2. Berlin explained that the engineers are monitoring the cracking
problem at the Bushnell's Turtle building. The City will maintain an
independent consultant to represent the City's interest. The contract
with the hotel developers states that the City shall be held harmless
in such actions.
Informal Council Dussion
January 24, 1984 -
Page 2
3. Berlin said that Baker requested the study on average length of time
of vehicles parked in the parking ramp. Strait noted he hoped that
the parking study would help re:„^,lve prouiems with the ramps.
4. Erdahl raised concerns about whether Section 8 IRB requirements
dictate that a percentage of floor space or units be set aside for
low-income dwellers. Kucharzak is preparing a memo on the problem.
5. Ambrisco reported that he and Dickson attended the legislative
committee meeting. Ambrisco also attended the Iowa City-Coralville
Convention Tourism Board meeting. Baker attended a political debate
among presidential candidates McGovern, Anderson, and Cranston.
6. Strait asked when the letter from Paula Klein re Iowa Civil Rights
Commission Rules of Practice would be discussed. Helling replied a
memo will be included in next week's packet.
7. Baker asked for review of newspaper vending machines spreading 1
throughout neighborhoods. Staff will report.
PRIORITIZATION OF FY85 COUNCIL GOALS:
i Tim Shields reviewed the previous prioritization of FY85 Council
als
session. He referred to the 53 objectives that were proposed ato
the )
November 15th meeting and noted that 39 of those objectives remain
undifferentiated. Councilmembers had received a memo from Dale Helling
(dated December 29, 1983) that listed the priority categories that had 1
been decided upon.
Councilmembers continued the prioritization process resulting in the
following categories and rankings: I
Moderately High Priority
1. Amend the sign ordinance.
2. Review industrial development revenue bond policy.
3. Adopt human rights ordinance amendments as proposed.
4. Develop a long-range computer plan.
Low Priority
1. Market department store parcel.
2. Adopt mandatory parkland dedication (minimum open space requirements)
policyi
3. Seek alternative sources of revenue.
4. Develop a park purchasing plan.
5. Implement a City tree policy.
Informal Council Dussion
January 24, 1964
Page 3
6. Assume a lead role in the Iowa City -Cedar Rapids corridor development
plan.
7. Use Design Review Committee to review new public amenities (parking
lots, street trees, etc.).
Tim Shields gave Councilmembers two handouts, Arenas for Council -Staff
Teamwork and Municipal Leadership Issues: Current Trends and Implica-
tions.
Council discussed the delegation of responsibility and timeframe of
objectives in the Top Priority and High Priority categories as indicated
in the Helling memo.
Top Priority
1. Jansen will continue to work to gain FAA compliance status.
2. Berlin, Jansen, and Dickson will work on the utility franchise and
contact each Councilmember for input by March 1st.
i
3. Berlin will solicit input from Councilmembers regarding the sewage
treatment plant and report back by March 1st. I
4. Zoning Ordinance already adopted.
5. Berlin explained that the Council will review the parking study
proposals at the January 30th informal meeting. Strait suggested
adding congregate housing to the higher level parking ramp construc-
tion plans.
6. Berlin will keep Councilmembers informed about the pending changes in
federal legislation of the status of mortgage revenue bonds. i
High Priority
1. The Fund Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee will be reporting to
the Council. Berlin and McDonald will establish a schedule when the
report is finalized.
2. Erdahl raised concerns about the quality of furnishings to be used in
the downtown hotel project. Berlin will keep the Council informed
about the hotel's progress.
3. McDonald noted that space needs for City operations is a priority A
objective on the current pending list and should be scheduled for dis-
cussion in February.
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4. Berlin stated that a second survey about the North Side Lighting
Project is still in progress and will be presented to the Council upon
its completion.
5. Erdahl explained that parking needs to be considered when discussing
restoration of Iowa Avenue. Berlin explained that the other "downtown
amenities" projects are already budgeted for.
Informal Council P`_�ussion
January 24, 1984
Page 4
Baker emphasized that the adoption of the subdivision ordinance should
continue to be a priority. Berlin will have staff in planning and
zoning review their programs and schedules with fhP rnuneil_