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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07-15 CorrespondenceCity of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: July 15, 2008 TO: City Council FROM: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney RE: Open Space/Land Use Requirements After a FEMA Buy-out. Attached you will find copies of the federal regulations and the FEMA Guidance which address the requirement that following a FEMA buy-out the property must be maintained in perpetuity as open space for the conservation of natural floodplain functions. (section 80.19 of Part 80 of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations and Section 2.2.13.3.2.2 of the FEMA Guidance on Property Acquisition and Relocation for the Purpose of Open Space). These sections set forth allowable uses and those uses that generally are not allowed. The FEMA Guidance notes that these lists should serve as a guide and that the State and City must work with the FEMA Regional office to determine whether a proposed use is "allowable, consistent with the deed restrictions, grant agreement, this Guidance and floodplain management requirements." With respect to trails, "bike and walking paths" are included in the allowable uses but the Guidance states: "Communities shall use unpaved surfaces allowing for natural floodplain functions where feasible for allowable uses, particularly trails. Examples include grass, hard-packed earth, and graded gravel." Cc: Michael Lombardo, City Manager Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk Jeff Davidson, Planning Director Rick Fosse, Public Works Director Terry Trueblood, Parks Director Page 8 of 1 Page 7 (5) Certain tenants who must relocate as a res- ult of the project are entitled to relocation be- nefits under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (such as moving expenses, replacement hous- ing rental payments, and relocation assistance advisory services) in accordance with 49 CFR part 24. (6) If a purchase offer for a residential property is less than the cost of the homeowner-occu- pant to purchase a comparable replacement dwelling outside the hazard-prone area in the same community, the subgrantee for funding under the Severe Repetitive Loss program im- plemented at part 79 of this subchapter shall make available a supplemental payment to the homeowner-occupant to apply to the differ- ence. Subgrantees for other mitigation grant programs may make such a payment available in accordance with criteria determined by the Administrator. (7) The subgrantee must inform each property owner, in writing, of what it considers to be the market value of the property, the method of valuation and basis for the purchase offer, and the final offer amount. The offer will also clearly state that the property owner's participa- tion in the project is voluntary. (d) Removal of Existing Buildings. Existing incom- patible facilities must be removed by demolition or by relocation outside of the hazard area within 90 days of settlement of the property transaction. The FEMA Regional Administrator may grant an excep- tion to this deadline only for a particular property based upon written justification if extenuating cir- cumstances exist, but shall specify a fmal date for removal. (e) Deed Restriction. The subgrantee, upon settle- ment of the property transaction, shall record with the deed of the subject property notice of applicable land use restrictions and related procedures de- scribed in this part, consistent with FEMA model deed restriction language. § 80.19 Land use and oversight. This section applies to acquisitions for open space projects to address flood hazards. If the Adminis- trator determines to mitigate in other circum- stances, he/she will adapt the provisions of this sec- tion as appropriate. (a) Open space requirements. The property shall be dedicated and maintained in perpetuity as open space for the conservation of natural floodplain functions. (1) These uses may include: Parks for outdoor recreational activities; wetlands management; nature reserves; cultivation; grazing; camping (except where adequate warning time is not available to allow evacuation); unimproved, unpaved parking lots; buffer zones; and other uses FEMA determines compatible with this part. (i) Allowable uses generally do not include: Walled buildings, levees, dikes, or floodwalls, paved roads, highways, bridges, cemeteries, landfills, storage of any hazardous or toxic ma- terials, above or below ground pumping and switching stations, above or below ground stor- age tanks, paved parking, off-site fill or other uses that obstruct the natural and beneficial functions of the floodplain. (ii) In the rare circumstances where the Admin- istrator has determined competing Federal in- terests were unavoidable and has analyzed floodplain impacts for compliance with § 60.3 of this subchapter or higher standards, the Ad- ministrator may find only USACE projects re- cognized by FEMA in 2000 and improvements to pre-existing Federal-aid transportation sys- tems to be allowable uses. (2) No new structures or improvements will be built on the property except as indicated below: © 2008 Thomson Reuters/West. No Claim to Orig. US Gov. Works. http://web2.westlaw.com/print/printstream.aspx?prft=HTMLE&destination=atp&sv=Split&rs=WL... 7/7/200; Page 9 of 1 Page 8 (i) A public facility that is open on all sides and functionally related to a designated open space or recreational use; (ii) A public restroom; or (iii) A structure that is compatible with open space and conserves the natural function of the floodplain, which the Administrator approves in writing before the construction of the struc- ture begins. (3) Any improvements on the property shall be in accordance with proper floodplain manage- ment policies and practices. Structures built on the property according to paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be floodproofed or elevated to at least the base flood level plus 1 foot of free- board, or greater, if required by FEMA, or if required by any State or local ordinance, and in accordance with criteria established by the Ad- ministrator. (4) After the date of property settlement, no Federal entity or source may provide disaster assistance for any purpose with respect to the property, nor may any application for such as- sistance be made to any Federal entity or source. (5) The property is not eligible for coverage under the NFIP for damage to structures on the property occurring after the date of the prop- erty settlement, except for pre-existing struc- tures being relocated off the property as a res- ult of the project. (b) Subsequent transfer. After acquiring the prop- erty interest, the subgrantee, including successors in interest, shall convey any interest in the property only if the Regional Administrator, through the State, gives prior written approval of the transferee in accordance with this paragraph. (1) The request by the subgrantee, through the State, to the Regional Administrator must in- clude asigned statement from the proposed transferee that it acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the terms of this section, and doc- umentation of its status as a qualified conserva- tion organization if applicable. (2) The subgrantee may convey a property m- terest only to a public entity or to a qualified conservation organization. However, the sub- grantee may convey an easement or lease to a private individual or entity for purposes com- patible with the uses described in paragraph (a), of this section, with the prior approval of the Regional Administrator, and so long as the conveyance does not include authority to con- trol and enforce the terms and conditions of this section. (3) If title to the property is transferred to a public entity other than one with a conservation mission, it must be conveyed subject to a con- servation easement that shall be recorded with the deed and shall incorporate all terms and conditions set forth in this section, including the easement holder's responsibility to enforce the easement. This shall be accomplished by one of the following means: (i) The subgrantee shall convey, in accordance with this paragraph, a conservation easement to an entity other than the title holder, which shall be recorded with the deed, or (ii) At the time of title transfer, the subgrantee shall retain such conservation easement, and record it with the deed. (4) Conveyance of any property interest must reference and incorporate the original deed re- strictions providing notice of the conditions in this section and must incorporate a provision for the property interest to revert to the sub- grantee or grantee in the event that the transfer- ee ceases to exist or loses its eligible status un- der this section. (c) Inspection. FEMA, its representatives and as- © 2008 Thomson Reuters/West. No Claim to Orig. US Gov. Works. http://web2.westlaw. com/print/printstream. aspx?prft=HTMLE&destination=atp&sv=Split&rs=WL... 7/7/200 Page 10 of 1 Page 9 signs, including the grantee shall have the right to enter upon the property, at reasonable times and with reasonable notice, for the purpose of inspect- ing the property to ensure compliance with the terms of this part, the property conveyance and of the grant award. (d) Monitoring and reporting. Every 3 years the subgrantee (in coordination with any current suc- cessor in interest) through the grantee, shall submit to the FEMA Regional Administrator a report certi- fying that the subgrantee has inspected the property within the month preceding the report, and that the property continues to be maintained consistent with the provisions of this part, the property conveyance and the grant award. (e) Enforcement. The subgrantee, grantee, FEMA, and their respective representatives, successors and assigns, are responsible for taking measures to bring the property back into compliance if the prop- erty is not maintained according to the terms of this part, the conveyance, and the grant award. The rel- ative rights and responsibilities of FEMA, the grantee, the subgrantee, and subsequent holders of the property interest at the time of enforcement, shall include the following: (1) The grantee will notify the subgrantee and any current holder of the property interest in writing and advise them that they have 60 days to correct the violation. (i) If the subgrantee or any current holder of the property interest fails to demonstrate a good faith effort to come into compliance with the terms of the grant within the 60-day period, the grantee shall enforce the terms of the grant by taking any measures it deems appropriate, including but not limited to bringing an action at law or in equity in a court of competent jur- isdiction. (ii) FEMA, its representatives, and assignees may enforce the terms of the grant by taking any measures it deems appropriate, including but not limited to 1 or more of the following: (A) Withholding FEMA mitigation awards or assistance from the State and sub- grantee; and current holder of the property interest. (B) Requiring transfer of title. The sub- grantee or the current holder of the prop- erty interest shall bear the costs of bringing the property back into compliance with the terms of the grant; or (C) Bringing an action at law or in equity in a court of competent jurisdiction against any or all of the following parties: the grantee, the subgrantee, and their respect- ive successors. Subpart D. After The Grant Requirements § 80.21 Closeout requirements. Upon closeout of the grant, the subgrantee, through the grantee, shall provide FEMA, with the following: (a) A copy of the deed recorded for each property, demonstrating that each property approved in the original application was mitigated and that the deed restrictions recorded are consistent with the FEMA model deed restriction language to meet the re- quirements of this part; (b) A photo of each property site after project com- pletion; (c) The latitude-longitude coordinates of each prop- erty site; (d) Identification of each property as a repetitive loss property, if applicable; and (e) Other information as determined by the Admin- istrator. Current through June 26, 2008; 73 FR 36284 © 2008 Thomson Reuters/West. No Claim to Orig. US Gov. Works. http://web2.westlaw.com/print/printstream.aspx?prft=HTMLE&destination=atp&sv=Split&rs=WL... 7/7/200 relevant mitigation grant program. If any parts of the structure are sold for salvage value, this amount shall reduce the total cost of the project before cost shares are calculated. 2.3.13.3.1.11 Conversion to Open Space Subgrantees must apply specific deed restriction language to all acquired properties to ensure the property will be maintained in perpetuity as open space and consistent with natural floodplain functions, as agreed by accepting FEMA mitigation grant funding. This is done for each property by recording the open space and land use restriction, consistent with FEMA model deed language found at http:,~/wtv~v.fema.gov%gover~lmcnt/grant/resources/ re-atuai_d_slitin. Any modifications to the model deed restriction language can only be made with prior approval from FEMA's Office of Chief Counsel through the appropriate FEMA Regional Office. 2.3.13.3.2 Land Use and Oversight 2.3.13.3.2.1 Future Federal Benefits After settlement of the property acquisition transaction, no disaster assistance for any purpose from any Federal entity may be sought or provided with respect to the property, and FEMA will not distribute flood insurance benefits for that property for claims related to damage occurring after the date of settlement in accordance with 44 CFR Part 80 requirements. Also, crops for which insurance is not available will not be eligible for any disaster assistance and are grown at the farmer's risk. Payment through the Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), 7 U.S.C. § 7333, for damage to crops for which insurance is not available, is considered to be "disaster assistance," and as such will not be available to owners of open space- restricted land. However, benefits obtained through crop insurance programs offered under the Federal Crop Insurance Act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. § 1501 et seq., are not considered "disaster assistance," and will be available to owners of open space-restricted land. 2.3.13.3.2.2 Open Space Requirements/Land Use After settlement of the property acquisition transaction, the property must permanently be maintained for open space purposes and consistent with natural floodplain functions. Allowable land uses generally may include parks for outdoor recreational activities, wetlands management, nature reserves, cultivation, grazing, camping (except where adequate warning time is not available to allow for evacuation), unpaved surfaces, and other uses FEMA determines compatible with the grant and deed restrictions, including more specific listings provided below. Allowable land uses generally do not include walled buildings, flood control structures (such as levees, dikes, or floodwalls), paved surfaces, bridges, cemeteries, actions that pose health, safety or environmental risk in the floodplain, above- or below-ground pumping stations or storage tanks, placement of fill materials, or other uses that obstruct the natural and beneficial use of the floodplain (see below for additional detail regarding land use). The list below is a guide to open space use that addresses typical situations; however, the subgrantee and State/Grantee should review every situation using the regulations, open space intent, and floodplain management principles. The local floodplain administrator should review HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE (HMA) PROGRAM GUIDANCE MITIGATION PROJECT SUBAPPLICATION GUIDANCE Page 56 all proposed use of acquired floodplain land. The State/Grantee and subgrantee, in coordination with the appropriate FEMA Regional Office, shall determine whether a proposed use is allowable, consistent with the deed restrictions, grant agreement, this Guidance, and floodplain management requirements. Allowable Uses Include: • Vegetative site stabilization, agricultural cultivation, and grazing; • Public picnic shelters, pavilions, and gazebos, with associated foundations, provided that the structure does not contain walls; • Public restrooms are the only walled and roofed buildings that are allowed; • Small-scale recreational courts, ball fields, golf courses, and bike and walking paths; / • Camping, except where adequate warning time is not available to allow evacuation; • Installation of signs when designed not to trap debris; • Unimproved, unpaved parking consistent with open space uses; • Unpaved access roads, driveways, camping pads limited to those necessary to serve the acceptable uses on acquired property. Existing paved roads can be reused for these purposes; • Small boat ramps, docks, and piers to serve a public recreational use; • Drainage facilities intended to service onsite needs; • Construction activities, excavation, and other minor water control structures necessary to create areas for water detention/retention including wetlands restoration or restoration of natural floodplain floodwater storage functions; • Sewer, water, and power to serve the allowable uses. Sewer, water, and power line crossings, where there is no floodwater obstruction created and there are no other readily available locations for these systems; and • Simple structures used exclusively for agricultural purposes in connection with the production, harvesting, storage, drying, or raising of certain agricultural commodities, to include livestock, such as a pole-frame building (any such structure cannot be of a nature that would make it eligible for insurance under the NFIP), and steel grain bins and steel-frame corn cribs. Uses Generally Not Allowed on Acquired Open Space Land: • The construction of flood damage reduction levees, dikes, berms, or floodwalls; HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE (HMA) PROGRAM GUIDANCE MITIGATION PROJECT SUBAPPLICATION GUIDANCE Page 57 • All walled buildings or manufactured homes, except public restrooms. Reuse of pre- existing structures, unless all walls are removed; • Fences and all other obstructions in the floodway. Fences outside of the floodway must be designed to minimize the trapping of debris; • Storage of inventory supporting a commercial operation or governmental facility, including wheeled vehicles or movable equipment; • Cemeteries, landfills, storage of any hazardous or toxic materials, or other uses that are considered environmentally contaminating, dangerous, or a safety hazard; • Pumping and switching stations; • Above- or below-ground storage tanks; • Paved roads, highways, bridges, and paved parking. Paved parking includes asphalt, concrete, oil treated soil, or other material that inhibits floodplain functions; • Placement of fill, except where necessary to avoid impacting onsite archeological resources; • Installation of septic systems or reuse ofpre-existing septic systems, except to service a permissible restroom; and • Any uses determined by the State/Grantee, FEMA, or FEMA Regional Administrator as inconsistent with the regulations, this Guidance, or deed restrictions. Reuse of existing paved surfaces for recreational uses on the acquired property consistent with allowable uses is generally acceptable; however paved surfaces beyond those directly required for such uses should be removed. Communities shall use unpaved surfaces allowing for natural floodplain functions where feasible for allowable uses, particularly trails. Examples include grass, hard-packed earth, and graded gravel. Communities may creatively salvage pre-existing structures on the acquired property. In some cases, the complete demolition of a structure may not be necessary; it may be possible to convert a closed-in structure with walls, such as a house, into an open picnic pavilion with a concrete slab floor and posts supporting the roof. 2.3.13.3.2.3 Subsequent Transfer of a Property Interest Post-grant award, the subgrantee may convey a property interest only with the prior approval of the appropriate FEMA Regional Administrator and only to certain entities in accordance with 44 CFR § 80.19 (b) and this Guidance. After acquiring the property interest, the subgrantee, including successors in interest, shall convey any interest in the property only if the appropriate FEMA Regional Administrator, through the State/Grantee, gives prior written approval of the transferee. The transferee must be HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE (HMA) PROGRAM GUIDANCE MITIGATION PROJECT SUBAPPLICATION GUIDANCE Page 58 another public entity or a qualified conservation organization. A qualified conservation organization means an organization with a conservation purpose where the organization has maintained that status for at least 2 years prior to the opening of the grant application period that resulted in the transfer of the property interest to the subgrantee, pursuant to Section 170(h) (3) and (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and the applicable implementing regulations. The transferee must document its status as a qualified conservation organization, where applicable. Any request to convey an interest in the property must include a signed statement from the proposed transferee that it acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the terms of the original mitigation grant/subgrant conveyance, 44 CFR Part 80, and this Guidance, and must reference and incorporate the original deed restrictions providing notice of the conditions in this section. The statement must also incorporate a provision for the property interest to revert to the subgrantee or Grantee in the event that the transferee ceases to exist or loses its eligible status as defined under this section. See 44 CFR § 80.19 for more information. The subgrantee may convey an easement or lease to a private individual or entity for purposes compatible with the uses described in 44 CFR § 80.19 and this Guidance, with prior approval of the appropriate FEMA Regional Administrator, and as long as the conveyance does not include authority to control and enforce the terms and conditions identified above. The FEMA Regional Administrator may choose to consult with the FEMA Office of Chief Counsel in reviewing documents proposed to convey an interest in the property. Any lease or easement must be for uses compatible with open space purposes and are clearly subject to the land use and other restrictions of the property by reference and/or incorporation of the recorded deed restriction language. 2.3.13.3.2.4 Monitoring and Reporting and Inspection The State/Grantee will work with subgrantees to ensure that the property is maintained in accordance with land use restrictions. The State/Grantee and subgrantees should jointly monitor and inspect acquired properties every 3 years to ensure that the inspected parcels continue to be used for open space purposes. Every 3 years, the subgrantee, the State/Grantee, and FEMA must coordinate to ensure the subgrantee submits documentation to the appropriate FEMA Regional Administrator certifying that the subgrantee has inspected the subject property within the month preceding the report, and that the property continues to be maintained consistent with the provisions of the grant/subgrant. If the property subsequently transfers to an allowable transferee, the subgrantee, the State/Grantee, and FEMA will coordinate with that entity to submit the information. The State/Grantee, FEMA and the subgrantee have the right to enter the parcel, with notice, in order to inspect the property to ensure compliance with land use restrictions. Subgrantees may identify the open space nature of the property on local tax maps to assist with monitoring. 2.3.13.3.2.5 Enforcement If the required. monitoring (or other information) identifies that the subject property is not being maintained according to the terms of the grant, the subgrantee, State/Grantee, and FEMA are responsible for taking measures to bring the property back into compliance. HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE (HMA) PROGRAM GUIDANCE MITIGATION PROJECT SUBAPPLICATION GUIDANCE Page 59 In the event a property is not maintained according to the identified terms, the State/Grantee shall notify the subgrantee (which includes successors in interest) that they have 60 days to correct the violation. If the subgrantee fails to demonstrate a good faith effort within the terms of the grant agreement within 60 days, the State/Grantee shall enforce the terms of the grant agreement by taking any measures it deems appropriate, including bringing an action of law or equity in a court of competent jurisdiction. If the State/Grantee fails to bring the property into compliance, then FEMA may enforce the terms of the grant agreement by taking any measures it deems appropriate including: • Withholding FEMA mitigation awards or assistance from the State/Grantee, subgrantee, and current holder of the property interest (if different) pending corrective action; • Requiring the transfer of title; and/or • Bringing an action of law or equity in a court of competent jurisdiction against the State/Grantee, subgrantee, and/or their respective successors and assigns. FEMA also reserves the right to transfer the property title and/or easement to a qualified third party for future maintenance. 2.3.13.4 Post-Grant Requirements 2.3.13.4.1 Closeout Requirements At completion of the grant/subgrant activity, FEMA and the State/Grantee shall identify that all required subgrant activities have been accomplished (in accordance with all programmatic guidance and proper grants management practices and § 80.21), that all properties identified in the application have been acquired, and that the model deed restriction language was recorded with each corresponding deed. The subgrantee shall provide to FEMA through the State/Grantee the following property reporting requirement information: • A photograph of the property site after project implementation; • A copy of the recorded deed and attached deed restrictions for each property; • Latitude-and longitude coordinates of the property; • Signed Statements of Voluntary Participation from the owner of each property identified in the subgrant SOW. The Statement of Voluntary Participation documents more formally the Notice of Voluntary Interest provided in the subapplication, as well as documenting required property valuation notices. A Model Statement of Voluntary Participation is available on FEMA's Web site at http•/"L~Tti~~w fema ~ov/~overnment/grant%vol participation.shtm or from the appropriate FEMA Regional Office; and HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE (HMA) PROGRAM GUIDANCE MITIGATION PROJECT SUBAPPLICATION GUIDANCE Page 60 ~ r ~ `~ ~S July 15, 2008 To: City Council Fr: Michael Lombardo, City Manager Re: Flood Mitigation Response Strategy ~ r ~ a~ _~. .~..`_ CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1826 (319) 356-5000 (3191 356-5009 FAX wwev.iegav.org Since the crest of the flood on June 15, Iowa City staff have been working on multiple levels to gain an understanding of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and formulate a recommended response and plan for recovery. To date we have provided considerable information with regard to the timing and specific requirements of the program and with the following information seek guidance in structuring the Notice of Interest. Additional Information and points to consider: • Since 1993, participating communities (in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program) have purchased more than 20,000 nationally. (http~//www fema gov/government/grant/mitmeasures/buyouts.shtm). • Based on the typical funding levels for the HMGP, preliminary estimates for the State of Iowa for this flood event are in the neighborhood of $43 million. Additional appropriations are certainly possible, but given the extent of property damage throughout Iowa it is highly unlikely that all or perhaps even a majority of properties in Iowa City will be funded. • Is there a consensus view that all or a certain percentage of each affected subdivision should be returned to open space? This has broad implications for the tax base and lost revenues as well as future potential land uses in flood- affected neighborhoods. • Clear objectives should be established for the HMGP program that will ultimately play a role in structuring the Notice of Interest. For instance, will the NOI be structure to advocate for the interests of all property owners who were affected by the flood or based on information provided limit the NOI to include properties in certain neighborhoods or the 100-yr vs. 500-yr floodplain? Will a specific funding level be decided and if so, what amount? This has implications for the percentage of market value that we may request as an in-kind match from property owners. July 15, 2008 Page 2 Idvllwild Subdivision There are 23 buildings, each with 4 units for a total of 92 units in this development. Estimates provided by Idyllwild's contractor indicate damage of 40-45 percent on a per unit cost basis. In a response to my request for additional information from Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (IHSEM), we were informed that because each structure is already elevated a minimum of one foot above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE [i.e. 100 year floodplain.]) and not "substantially damaged" or destroyed, that the project would not be approved for funding because it would not meet the threshold for the Benefit Cost Analysis. Based on several conversations with IHSEM and the material that has been provided, it does not appear that property owners in this neighborhood will receive funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Parkview Terrace Of the 132 homes in this subdivision, approximately 25 homes are actually in the 100- year floodplain. Additional surveying and site work may be needed to come to a final determination. If all properties are included in the NOI and only some are funded for buyout, which is likely, and the result is a scattered outcome we will in all likelihood foreclose on our ability to provide alternate mitigation solutions to the remaining properties. Given the previous information, are we prepared to make a determination limiting the properties included in the NOI and begin to focus on alternate flood mitigation measures? Baculis and Thatcher Mobile Home Parks Given that we have not received an expression of interest from the landowners should the properties be included in the NO1. Taft Speedway All structures are either in the floodway or 100-year floodplain, substantially damaged, and we have received an expression of interest from many of the property owners. Is there any reason not to include them in the NOI. Marian Karr From Sent: Cc: Subject: Doug, I concur that this juncture rehabilitate a neighborhood. Steve Mcguire [s-mcguire@uiowa.edu] Monday, July 14, 2008 1:31 PM Douglas W. Jones; Bob Irwin Linder, Marc; Irwin, Robert E; Polumbaum, Judy; Ryang, Sonia; Fishbaugh, Jill A; Berkowitz, Daniel A; Pearce, Elizabeth F; McCormick, Laurie M; Jones, Douglas W; Smith, Donald D; Joey.walker@iowacityhospice.org; Kinsey, Joni L; brfanning@msn.com; slmcguire52 @msn.com; Anthony, Jerry; Rodefer, Joshua S; Braddock@HEBBLaw.com; Slezak, Ruth; Slezak, Stephen L; norma33@aol.com; sharonp@mchsi.com; andrew@littlevillagemag.com; cjarvie@mchsi.com; maccanndonna@q.com; rjerrick@isbt.com; MtandJoe@q.com; Noble, Linn; linnnoble@yahoo.com; norton.mark@iccsd.K12.ia.us; cvia6887@yahoo.com; demspotter@gmail.com; Klawiter, Melanie; majoriestar56@yahoo.com; louisewolfnovak@gmail.com;Dulie Davis; DaveBiancuzzo@aol.com; debbie knapp; chasnkids@aol.com; crawfords1655@inabc.net; jaclyn.anderson@mercyic.org; mikeandjackiesimpson@mchsi.com; daviscraig1635@inabc.net; becky@ttanberg.com; kathy@Igmlawyers.com; mnmccurdy@mchsi.com; cpirnat@mchsi.com; greglin821 @mchsi.com; jprentals@aol.com; tomzelda@mchsi.com; thora@ia.net; mjrk@inav.net; ted@ttanberg.com; Ozeroff, Mimi; bkaldahl@dbq.edu; Fishbaugh, Justin; Carr, Carla; joecoolin93@yahoo.com; glennspatton@aol.com; joehenderson93@hotmail.com; Weirich, Frank H; Weirich, Evelyn A; Council Re: More thoughts on post-flood alternatives the majority of the property in the neighborhood will be rebuilt, and - deciding on contractors and whether to create a rental property or home to live in - will go a long way toward determining the future of http://www.cs.uiowa.edu/-Jones/flood08/alternatives-l.pdf Ranked ordered themes expressed to me: that the 1) "The buyout will not happen for me, and I do not want to move back, so I will put the least money possible into rehabilitation, and rent or sell the property." Insured and uninsured alike. 2) "I am waiting until the insurance adjustment is decided. If I can payoff my mortgage, I will take a loss and demolish the structure and sell the property". Theme 1 is second on the list for these folks. 3)"My only choice is to move back, even though I know that the neighborhood will not be safe from flooding that is happening more frequently". 4) "There is no way I can afford to rebuild so I'll board up the house and wait and hope there is a buyout". 5) "I plan to demolish my house." 6) "It won't happen again in my lifetime and I like the river, so I will rebuild as soon as possible". Those folks who can payoff their mortgage with insurance funds, of course have the most options. Most of these folks live (have their property in) the 100 year flood plain, since insurance was required in order to buy the house. I believe city officials are working very hard to pursue - not necessarily on our behalf, but the city's - HMGP funds. We need to make a neighborhood again, whether we plan to live there or not, if houses will remain. My wish would be for the city to be confirmed in the number of folks in the 100 year flood plain with insurance, so as to be able to on the one hand know that it may not cost as much (relatively speaking) and on the other hand be able to articulate with confidence that, regardless of the fruits of a buyout, action will be taken structurally to mitigate future flooding in PVT. All this is to say we move forward best if we recognize most of us will probably still be there. Our future meetings as a neighborhood should embrace this reality. I will also say, though, I do like the idea of leveling our house (per your drawing) for a street/levee. Best, Steve My sense is that you have articulated the two competing sanarrios. On 7/14/08 10:26 AM, "Douglas W. Jones" <jonesQcs.uiowa.edu> wrote: > I've written up some additional ideas about post flood alternatives > for the neighborhood. > -- http://www.cs.uiowa.edu/-jones/flood08/alternatives-l.pdf > In this, I point out that unless the city takes an aggressive > proactive stance, what remains of the neighborhood is at risk of > becoming a seriously blighted area as owner occupants move out of the > neighborhood and houses are minimally restored as rental property or > maintained as stabilized ruins in the hope of a buyout. > Doug Jones > jones@cs.uiowa.edu Steve McGuire Professor Art/Art Education The University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52242 319-335-3011 s-mcguire~uiowa.edu 2 Page 1 of 2 Marian Karr From: Michael Lombardo Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 5:32 PM To: "City Council Subject: FW: HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1.2 MILLION IN HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE COMING TO IOWA CITY I have asked staff to summarize potential restrictions and uses for the additional funding. --Michael. From: Freeman, Beth (Harkin) [mailto:Beth_Freeman@harkin.senate.gov] Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 4:12 PM To: Michael Lombardo Subject: HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1.2 MILLION IN HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE COMING TO IOWA CITY fyi l~tt~~.~~~'1~~~~r}~ily.,~~r,ft~~.~~e~rv For Immediate Release: July 14, 2008 HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1.2 MILLION IN HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE COMING TO IOWA CITY Additional funds for flood relief to come later this month WASHINGTON, D.C. -Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that more than $1.2 million has been awarded to Iowa City under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships programs. Harkin is a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. "These dollars come at an ideal time as Iowa City focuses on recovering and rebuilding after the floods," Harkin said. "In these especially rough times for homeowners, and those looking to purchase a home, I hope these funds will help strengthen communities in Iowa City." HOME funds provide formula grants to fund a wide range of activities that build, buy and rehabilitate affordable housing for rent or homeownership or provide direct assistance to low-income people. 7/ 14/2008 Page 2 of 2 CDBG funds develop viable communities by providing housing and a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. These funds are part of the annual HUD formula grants. Harkin is working to secure additional emergency CDBG funds for flood relief later this month. The grant amounts are as follows: CDBG - $651,005 HOME - $613,731 TOTAL - $1,264,736 ### 7/14/2008 FEDERAL TAX RELIEF, FEDERAL DOLLARS FOR FLOOD AND TORNADO VICTIMS IN IOWA Senator Chuck Grassley is working to get passed a variety of federal tax relief measures for individuals and businesses hurt by flooding, tornadoes and other severe storms in Iowa and other Midwestern states. The "Midwestern Disaster Tax Relief' bill introduced by Senator Grassley is modeled after tax legislation that Congress passed to help victims of the tornado in Kiowa County, Kansas in 2007 and Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma in 2005. ``Federal tax relief has been a key component in helping victims of natural disasters in other places, and it's just as important for Congress to pass similar legislation for the Midwest given the enormity of the loss and devastation in Iowa and elsewhere," Senator Grassley said. Senator Grassley's proposal, which is cosponsored by Senator Tom Harkin and senators from Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota, contains provisions that would: ^ let disaster victims with damage to their primary residence tap their assets and access cash by withdrawing money from retirement plans without tax penalties, ^ suspend limits on tax incentives for charitable contributions, strengthening local and other fundraising drives that are collecting money to help small businesses and families recover, ^ create tax-credit bond authority to help local governments rebuild infrastructure, ^ increase the amount of tax-exempt bond authority to help businesses receive below-market interest rate financing, ^ remove limitations on deducting casualty losses due to natural disaster, and • reduce the 2008 tax burden for small and mid-sized businesses by substantially increasing the 2008 deductions for the depreciation and expensing of business property. Congress has also sent to the President's desk legislation that puts an additional $2.67 billion into the coffers of federal programs that deliver disaster relief through direct payments, grants and loans. The appropriated funds are administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, and include federal dollars for loans issued by the Small Business Administration and clean up conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers. The federal disaster relief dollars from this appropriation also flow to state and local governments for community development and economic development grants. Senator Grassley said that individuals and businesses located in presidentially declared disaster areas in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Arkansas would be eligible for the provisions in the Midwest Tax Relief bill. Here's a summary of what's in the bill. RELIEF FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES Tax Favored Early Withdrawals. The proposal would permit individuals with homes in presidentially declared disaster areas with economic loss to their principal residence as a result of the disaster to access additional cash resources by taking distributions of up to $100,000 without being subject to the normal 10 percent penalty. The distributions would be considered income over a period of three taxable years. Individuals could re-contribute the withdrawn amounts within three years and claim refunds on any resulting tax. Re-Contribution of Withdrawals for Home Purchases. Normally, individuals who withdraw money from a retirement plan to purchase a home or for a hardship may not return the money to their retirement plan. This would permit individuals in presidentially declared disaster areas to re-contribute hardship distributions taken out to construct or purchase a home tax free. Loans from Qualified Plans. The proposal would raise the limits on the amount individuals can take out of qualified retirement plans in the form of loans of up to $100,000 or 100 percent of the individual's account balance (whichever is less) for victims with homes in presidentially declared disaster areas. Exclusion for Certain Cancellations of Indebtedness. The proposal would permit disaster victims to exclude from income cancellation of non-business debts secured by property in disaster areas. For example, if a person's house is destroyed as a result of a flood in the disaster area, and that person's bank forgives some or all of the debt from that person's mortgage, then normally that person would have to include the amount of the debt that was forgiven by the bank into income. In other words, normally that person would be taxed on the amount of debt that was forgiven. However, this proposal excludes that amount of forgiven debt from income, meaning that person does not have to pay tax as a result of his debt being forgiven. Suspension of Casualty Loss Limitations. Normally, taxpayers who itemize deductions on their Form 1040 can only deduct a casualty or theft loss to the extent that the amount of the loss exceeds $100 and 10 percent of their adjust gross income. The proposal would remove both limits for losses resulting from Midwestern disasters. Employee Retention Credit. The proposal would provide a tax credit to employers that continue to pay their employees' wages while their businesses are not operating as a result of the disaster. Representations Regarding Income Eligibility. Normally, the operation of a qualified residential rental project must annually certify that residents' income levels are the required levels. The proposal would allow the operators of these facilities to rely on the representations made by the residents for purposes of that certification. Expansion of Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credit. The proposal would expand tax credits for students attending eligible educational institutions in the disaster areas. Special Look-Back Rule for EIC and Refundable Child Credit. The proposal would permit victims to look at the prior year's income for purposes of calculating eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit and child credits. Secretarial Authority to Adjust Taxpayer and Dependency Status for Taxpayers. Certain tax credits, such as the earned income and child credit, are calculated based on how much time a dependent resided with the taxpayer. The proposal would permit the Internal Revenue Service to adjust these rules as needed to take into account that taxpayers and dependents may be displaced from their normal residences. Mortgage Revenue Bonds. The proposal would waive the first-time homebuyer requirement for residences in presidentially declared disaster areas and increase the purchase price limitation and income limits. It would also raise the permitted loan amount from $15,000 to $150,000 for home repairs in these areas. This would greatly expand the availability of affordable financing for replacing and repairing homes lost in the flooding and tornados. HELP FOR BUSINESSES Extension of Replacement Period for Property Lost Due to Floods or Tornados in the Midwestern Disaster Zone. Current tax law allows for non-recognition of any gain on property lost in an involuntary conversion (i.e. condemnation or destruction) if the lost property is replaced within two years of receipt of the proceeds of insurance or condemnation payment. The proposal would extend the replacement period from two years to five years for property lost due to floods or tornados in the Midwestern disaster zone for the deferral of tax gains. Tax-exempt bonds. The proposal would create additional tax-exempt bond authority for the rebuilding of infrastructure in the disaster areas. The proposal would greatly broaden the scope oftax-exempt bonds for the construction, acquisition, and repair ofnon-residential real property, qualified residential rental projects, and public utility property. Low Income Housing. The proposal would relax rules for low-income housing credits. It increases the annual amount of federal low-income housing tax credits while simplifying technical rules. Additional Depreciation. The proposal would allow business to take a 50 percent deduction (generally of the value of the property) in the year that the business begins using the property, which can be real or personal property. Without this provision, businesses can only take depreciation deductions over a number of years, with the number of years depending on what type of property it is. For instance, real estate can generally only be deducted over 39 years. This provision would give the business a large deduction in the first year, thus reducing or eliminating that business' tax liability for the current year. Expensing of Property. This proposal would allow a small business to expense the cost of property (in other words, take a 100 percent deduction for the amount paid for the property) in the year that the business begins using the property. Without this provision, businesses can only take depreciation deductions over a number of years, with the number of years depending on what type of property it is. This provision would give small businesses that begin using newly acquired property a large deduction in the first year, thus reducing or eliminating that business' tax liability for the current year. Expensing for Demolition and Clean-up Costs. This proposal would permit a 50 percent deduction for costs for the removal of debris or the demolition of structures on business real property. If not for this proposal, these costs would have to been capitalized. When something is capitalized, there's no tax benefit until the property that's replaced the old property is sold, and then it reduces the amount of gain needed to be taken into income by the owner of the property. This proposal would allow the property owner to write off, or "expense" or "deduct" from income in the current year, half of its costs in the first year, which is much more valuable as a result of the time value of money. A person would get a deduction this year for costs instead of having to wait many years down the road when property is sold in order to get a tax reduction. Expensing of Environmental Remediation Costs. Previous tax law allowed for expensing of qualified contaminated sites, or Brownfields, if the state environmental agency declared that the expense was paid or incurred in connection with the abatement or control of hazardous substances at a qualified contamination site. The ability to utilize this proposal expired in December 2007. This proposal would allow expensing of environmental remediation costs of Brownfields due to floods or tornados in the Midwestern Disaster zone. Increase in Rehabilitation Credit. The proposal would increase the tax credit for rehabilitation of a certified historic structure or qualified rehabilitated building in presidentially declared disaster areas. Five-year Net Operating Loss Carry-back for Certain Amounts. The proposal would allow a business to use their casualty losses, employee moving expenses, employee temporary housing expenses, depreciation, and certain repair expenses to be carried back against their income over the last five years, instead of the two years under current law, thereby reducing this year's tax liability or,causing the business to receive a refund for this year. Therefore, if a business has more casualty losses, which include losses due to damage or destruction from the floods, than income this year, then it could look back over the last five years to use those losses against any income over the last five years. Tax Credit Bonds. The proposal would create a new category oftax-credit bonds to be issued in the Midwestern Disaster Area. These bonds would provide financing to state and local governments at discounted interest rates, which can be as low as zero percent. Additional Allocation of New Markets Tax Credit for Investments that Serve the Midwestern Disaster Area. The proposal would authorize the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund at the Treasury Department to issue an additional allocation of the new markets tax credit in an amount equal to $300,000,000 for 2009 and 2010, and $400,000,000 for 2011. Community Development Entities (CDEs) would be required to use these credits to make qualified low-income community investments in new or existing businesses within the Midwestern Disaster Area. CDEs are able to use their allocations to make investments in or loans to businesses in low-income communities. This $1 billion in allocation authority would be in addition to any existing allocation authority held by the CDFI Fund. Treasury Authority to Extend Bonus Depreciation. This proposal would permit the Department of the Treasury to determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether to waive the deadline for businesses to begin using property to qualify for additional depreciation (as described above). INCENTIVES FOR CHARITABLE GIVING Temporary Suspension of Limitations on Charitable Contributions. The proposal would permit effectively unlimited charitable contributions for individuals and corporations, with the restriction that contributions must be directed to disaster relief efforts. Additional Personal Exemption for Housing Victims. The proposal would allow taxpayers who housed displaced victims for at least 60 days to claim a federal tax exemption of $500 for displaced individuals. Increase in Standard Mileage Rate for Charitable Use of Vehicles. The proposal would allow individuals participating in relief efforts to claim a tax deduction in the amount of 70 percent of the business mileage rate. Exclusion from Income of Mileage Reimbursements for Charitable Volunteers. The proposal would permit individuals to exclude tax reimbursements from charities for use of their personal cars in disaster relief efforts. Enhanced Deduction for Donations of Food and Book Inventory. The proposal would extend the enhanced tax deductions that expired in 2007. Senator Grassley is the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance, which is responsible for federal tax legislation. grassley.senate.gov Page 1 of 2 Marian Karr From: Gross, Adam [IGOV] [Adam.Gross@iowa.gov] Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 9:30 AM To: undisclosed-recipients Subject: GOVERNOR CULVER, LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE CALL ON IOWANS TO APPLY FOR REBUILD IOWA TASK FORCES Attachments: Rebuild Iowa Task Force Application.pdf Dear Friend, This is a wonderful opportunity to serve the State of Iowa in this time of need. Please apply or forward this message to those who may be interested. Thank you, Adam Adam Gross Outreach Coordinator/Volunteer Liaison Office of Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge 1007 E. Grrrn~d Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 503/9 Direct.• 5/5/28/-0159 Main: S 15/28 /-52I 1 Fax: 5/5/281-661 / E-mail: adam..gross a iowa~ov Website: www.~overnor.iowa.~ov I, D ~ One Iowa, One Unlimited Future -- - _--_ i GOVERNOR CULVER, LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE CALL ON IOWANS TO APPLY FOR REBUILD IOWA TASK FORCES To apply, Iowans should complete and return attached application form, also available on-line at flood2008.iowa.gov Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge are inviting Iowans to apply for a position on one of the nine new Rebuild Iowa task forces, which will help create a vision for Iowa's recovery efforts. "As the flood waters rose, we saw the strength, resilience and determination of Iowans shine through as our state joined together to save our homes, businesses, and communities," said Governor Chet Culver. "Now, we must tap into this same spirit of service as Iowans begin down the road to recovery. I call on Iowans from across the state to help our friends and neighbors in need, and serve on one of these nine Rebuild Iowa task forces. By locking arms and working together, I am confident that we can rebuild our state, stronger and better than 7/11 /2008 Page 2 of 2 before." Last month, Governor Culver signed his seventh executive order, which created the Rebuild Iowa Advisory Commission. To be chaired by Gen. Ron Dardis of the Iowa National Guard, the 15 member commission is designed to help guide our state's recovery efforts. The Executive Order specifically calls for the creation of task forces to help guide the commission's work. "These task forces are an important step in helping Iowans recover from this year's historic and severe flooding," said Lt. Governor Patty Judge. "The Governor and I look forward to working with the Rebuild Iowa Commission, the nine task forces, and all Iowans as we begin the difficult work of rebuilding our state and returning life to normal for all Iowans. The nine task forces created are: . Housing . Flood Plain Management and Hazard Mitigation . Infrastructure and Transportation . Economic and Workforce Development . Cultural Heritage and Records Retention . Public Health and Health Care . Long-Term Recovery Planning . Agriculture and Environment . Education Iowans interested in applying should complete and return attached application form, also available on-line at flood2008.iowa.gov ### 7/ 11 /2008 REBUILD IOWA TASK FORCE APPLICATION FORM Please complete the entire form and return to: Gubernatorial Appointments, Governor's Office, State Capitol, Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: (515)281-0215 Fax: (515) 281-0217 To submit these materials in an alternate format (e.g., Braille, large print, etc), please call 515-281-0215 The Rebuild Iowa Advisory Commission will create task forces that will assist with recovery efforts in the following areas. Please select those areas in which you are interested in serving. AREA OF INTEREST AREA OF INTEREST ^ Housin ^ Flood Plain Mana ement and Hazard Miti ation ^ Infrastructure and Trans ortation ^ Records Retention and Mana ement ^ Economic and Workforce Develo ment ^ Cultural Herita e ^ Public Health and Health Care ^ Lon -Term Recover Plannin ^ A culture and Environment ^ Education PERSONAL DATA First Name Legal Residence City Home Phone Employer or Business Name Address City Occupation Business Phone MI Last Name State Email Address State Zip Fax Cell Phone To assist us in providing balance and to meet our goal of increased diversity within the membership of boards and commissions, we appreciate your response to these questions. Under state and federal law, this information may not be used to discriminate against you. Of what race or ethnicity do you consider yourself to be? ^ Bl ack/African-American ^ White/Caucasian ^Asian or Pacific Islander ^American Indian or Alaska Native Birthdate: / / ^Female ^Male ^Latino/Hispano ^Other please specify Have you ever been on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces? ^Yes ^No Are you a citizen of the United States? ^Yes ^No Are you registered to vote in Iowa? Indicate political affiliation: Democrat Republican No Party. Signature Date: / / Salutation Zip County County This form will assist the Rebuild Iowa Advisory Commission in evaluating the qualifications of applicants for appointment to a task force. State law requires most boards, commissions and task forces be balanced according to gender and political affiliation. Geographical location and diversity is also considered. All applications are kept on file as public information. EDUCATION List schools attended, include high school. A current resume may be substituted for this section. School City & State of Iowa Dates Degree/Major EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE List major paid employment & significant volunteer activities. List chronologically beginning with most recent experience. A Current resume may be submitted for this section. Dates (from-to) Employer/Organization City & State Title/Position INTEREST IN APPOINTMENT Describe in detail why you are interested in serving on a state board or commission. Include information about your background that supports your interest. You may complete this section on a separate sheet. I will accept appointment if selected by the Rebuild Iowa Advisory Commission and if appointed; I pledge my best efforts to resolve, before assumption of office, any conflicts of interest what would be inconsistent with my responsibilities as a gubernatorial appointee. Signature Date r ~is~ ~/i5 _~ ®~„~ ~~~~ ~ ~ ~~~~~ CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1826 (3191 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org July 15, 2008 To: City Council Fr: Michael Lombardo, City Manager Re: Property Tax Abatement This memo is in response to a written request by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for input regarding property tax abatements for businesses and homeowners affected by the June 2008 flood. There are a number of broad policy questions that may be raised with regard to a potential abatement of property taxes. For instance, questions related to the equity and appropriateness of passing such costs on to remaining property owners. This memo does not address such broad issues, but rather provides a basis for my recommendation in opposition to a property tax abatement. Some important facts and information: • The City Council of Iowa City does not have statutory authority to abate property taxes; this authority is vested in the County Board of Supervisors. • Property taxes in Johnson County have never been abated in the wake of a disaster and establishing firm guidelines would be, at best, time consuming and difficult. • Property owners continue to receive municipal services and other benefits associated with being a resident of Iowa City and more broadly, Johnson County. • The City of Iowa City has expended considerable resources battling the flood and will continue to incur costs for clean up and recovery. Such costs will not be fully reimbursed by State and Federal sources. r ~is~ ~~/S ~III~~~ -~~~~~ CITY OF IOWA CITY July 15, 2008 To: City Council Fr: Michael Lombardo, City Manager Re: Flood Mitigation Response Strategy 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org Following is an initial list of potential capital projects created by staff that have some correlation to the flood or flood mitigation. The project cost estimates are very preliminary in nature and meant to provide broad indication of additional funding needs. 1. $11.5 million to elevate Dubuque Street and companion project of replacing the Park Road bridge. 2. Water Plant Well Field Mitigation and Protection $2.3 million. 3. Regional Project with the City of Coralville $10-12 million. This project would provide light rail connections between Iowa City and Coralville. Improvements to the rail bed would provide enhanced flood protection for the Highway 6 corridor and perhaps 200 businesses that were recently flooded. Other project costs would include an additional $60 million to expand capacity at our South Wastewater Treatment Plant and demolish the existing North Wastewater Plant that was inundated. The project cost includes an Urban Renewal Project in Iowa City that would provide additional trail linkages, flood mitigation measures, housing and commercial opportunities, and enhanced public access to the river. 4. Bridge into the Peninsula area providing a second access $3.5 million. This would ensure that the residents are not cut off from their homes in future flood events and provide enhanced public safety and further development of the Peninsula. 5. Elevation of Rocky Shore Drive ($3 million) and creation of additional parkland ($1.5 million) 6. Foster Road elevation ($500,000) 7. Augmentation/ fill in gaps of Iowa River Corridor Trail between Park Rd and Napoleon Park ($10 million) 8. UI ped bridges-- reconstruct (2 @ $2 million ea.) $4 million total. 9. Storm sewer pump station for low spot on Iowa Ave ($1 million) 10. Brownfield redevelopment of Iowa City Transit site-- prepare for redevelopment ($5 million)