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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 17, 1980
T0: City Council
FROM: Ci��Manager
RE: Staff Comments
Attached are two memoranda from staff members making comments about
budget related matters.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 17, 1480
Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
Harvey D. Miller, Police Chief 4\V -
Suggestion for Reconstituting Crossing Guard Program
and Reducing Costs
Crossing guards are stationed at or near eight grade
schools and one junior high school. While it is
arguable as to the real need for adult crossing
guards in all of the locations presently staffed,
actual need is not the factor controlling assignment.
If reduction of operating costs is actually a desired
goal in regard to the crossing guard and other
governmental programs the reductions that could be
effected with no decrease in service delivery are
obvious.
I suggest. that total program costs could be reduced
to an annual expenditure of $20,000 or less if the
program could be reconstituted to take advantage of
the labor available in the affected schools.
At this time adult crossing guards are assigned to
fourteen locations in or around eight public schools.
Not all of these locations need the services of an
adult guard. Indeed, several locations (if assignment
of the guards was based upon the actual safety needs
of the walkers rather than the passions and vocality
of some parents) need no guards at all.
I propose that the City of Iowa City hire one adult
supervisor of the crossing guard program at a salary
of $18.00 per day times 180 days or $3,060. The
supervisor thus hired would work out an arrangement
with the school district to hire approximately
twenty youngsters from the affected schools at
$3.00 per day, train them, equip them with adequate
all-weather protective clothing and appropriate
stop signs fixed to five foot long masts or poles
and substitute this type of service (in some instances
with two guards on opposite sides of a crossing) for
the adult guards presently assigned to these crossings.
The annual cost of this portion of the program would
be $10,800 for wages plus an initial equipment cost
of about $1,200, with subsequent annual equipment
costs of about $750.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 17, 1480
Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
Harvey D. Miller, Police Chief 4\V -
Suggestion for Reconstituting Crossing Guard Program
and Reducing Costs
Crossing guards are stationed at or near eight grade
schools and one junior high school. While it is
arguable as to the real need for adult crossing
guards in all of the locations presently staffed,
actual need is not the factor controlling assignment.
If reduction of operating costs is actually a desired
goal in regard to the crossing guard and other
governmental programs the reductions that could be
effected with no decrease in service delivery are
obvious.
I suggest. that total program costs could be reduced
to an annual expenditure of $20,000 or less if the
program could be reconstituted to take advantage of
the labor available in the affected schools.
At this time adult crossing guards are assigned to
fourteen locations in or around eight public schools.
Not all of these locations need the services of an
adult guard. Indeed, several locations (if assignment
of the guards was based upon the actual safety needs
of the walkers rather than the passions and vocality
of some parents) need no guards at all.
I propose that the City of Iowa City hire one adult
supervisor of the crossing guard program at a salary
of $18.00 per day times 180 days or $3,060. The
supervisor thus hired would work out an arrangement
with the school district to hire approximately
twenty youngsters from the affected schools at
$3.00 per day, train them, equip them with adequate
all-weather protective clothing and appropriate
stop signs fixed to five foot long masts or poles
and substitute this type of service (in some instances
with two guards on opposite sides of a crossing) for
the adult guards presently assigned to these crossings.
The annual cost of this portion of the program would
be $10,800 for wages plus an initial equipment cost
of about $1,200, with subsequent annual equipment
costs of about $750.
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In addition, in each of the affected grade schools, the
supervisor could hire and train one youngster as school
safety program supervisor at $3.50 per day to oversee
the crossing guards on -post; act as a substitute; etc.
Only five schools have enough crossing guards assigned
to them to warrant a school, age supervisor/substitute.
'I'ntal cost of this phase would he $3,150 annually.
I'inal.l.y, employees in the program should be insured
agai.nt injuries and the possibility of civil damages.
The cosL would not be excessive. However, I cannot
approximate the costs of insurance of this type.
The advantages of this type of program is that those
Youngsters directly affected by and receiving -the benefits
of a safety program would be responsible for its success-
ful operation. In addition, the assumption of the respon-
sibility for the program, the paying of moderate salaries
to young employees and the like has a teaching effect
upon those people exposed to the programs. It would offer
a lesson in real life, something that is sadly lacking in
many of our city undertakings.
Total cost of this suggested program would amount to
$18,210 the first year of operation. Subsequent years
might be less expensive if some of the grade schools are
closed and students assigned to other educational plants.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
RLCUATION MARMOT
DATII January 15, 1980
TOINeal Berlin, City Manager
FIIFecrea[lon Division Staff, Bob Lee, Superintendent�C,c
II:The Senior Center J
The Recreation Division staff would like to ask that you convey to the
City Council our opinion that the Senior Center project be dropped in light
of the prospective budgetary constraints.
I have been a good friend of senior citizens and a strong proponent of
recreation programs for the elderly in Iowa City since 1952 when we started
the Golden Age Club. I was also an active member of a ptogram known as Senior
Citizens Service, now defunct, which provided recreational services to the home
bound in several Iowa City nursing homes. Consequently there is no reason to
believe I am opposed to providing necessary services to older citizens. However,
I believe, along with our staff, that there is a more economically feasible
solution to meeting the need than that of remodeling the old Poet Office build-
ing and that is to add on to the Recreation Center building and to make more
use of space now available in the Center.
There is currently time and space in the Recreation Center to fit additidnal
activities and some remodeling could be done if needed to Better accommodate
senior citizens needs, The existing heating plant, I am told, is adequate for
some building expansion if rooms were to be added to the present structure.
Congregate meals could be served in the social hall with the addition of a
kitchen as well as utilizing more churches and schools on the weekends.
We realize that there are other service agencies to be housed which would
require consideration but the majority of the space in'the proposed old post
office building remodeling is a duplication of space now available in the
Recreation Center building, The game room, craft and photo rooms are always
open to senior. citizens and special times could he arranged for exclusive use
if deemed advisable. A meeting room could be converted to a lounge for senior
citizens use also or an addition built.
Another future consideration is that of all of the space and facilities in
the new Public Library.
We further believe that to concentrate senior citizens activities into an
exclusive center is isolationary in concept and not in the beat interest of the
elderly. We know that they enjoy the contact they have in the Recreation Center
with people of all ages and to shield them by design from others is a mistake,
Iowa City senior citizens are accustomed to using the Recreation Center,
they feel comfortable in coming here and it is accessible to them, In addition
to the Golden Age Club the Center already houses several other activities and
groups of people of retirment age:
1. AARP 7. Gray Panthers
2. Council of Elders 8. Easy Exercise group
3, World War I Vete 9. Enrollees in recreation classes
4. West Side Club 10, East Lucas Women's Club /
5. Shuffleboard league 11. Card players
6. Several regular swimmers 12. Special parties and dances.
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A feasibility study and adoption of this concept could save the tax payers
considerable in remodeling coats not to mention the savings of the rapidly
escallating operational and maintenance dollars in the years ahead,
We realize this would be a very unpopular move with some senior citizens
but there are numerous other senior citizens who agree with us and quite possibly
it is no more disagreeable than many of the other reductions contemplated.
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I have voiced this opinion several times before but I could not in all good
conscience stand idly by and not give it one last shot,
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A feasibility study and adoption of this concept could save the tax payers
considerable in remodeling coats not to mention the savings of the rapidly
escallating operational and maintenance dollars in the years ahead,
We realize this would be a very unpopular move with some senior citizens
but there are numerous other senior citizens who agree with us and quite possibly
it is no more disagreeable than many of the other reductions contemplated.
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I have voiced this opinion several times before but I could not in all good
conscience stand idly by and not give it one last shot,
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 9, 1980
To: City Council/
From: Assistant City Manager ( l
Re: Zoning Ordinance and Bikeways Plan
The Planning and Zoning Commission has adopted a schedule for review of
the new Zoning ordinance which essentially would allow them to complete
review of that ordinance by the end of February. They will hold a public
hearing in early March and then formulate their recommendations to the
City Council during the remainder of that month. Although it is
acknowledged that this is somewhat of an "ambitious" schedule, it appears
that the Commission is very close to maintaining that schedule and that
final recommendations on the new ordinance will be received by Council on
or near April 1, 1980.
The Planning and Zoning Commission had originally intended to hold a
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hearing
thefirstweek of FebruarywtosensurePlan�that nuniversity studentsuar. This was woulduhntil
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an opportunity to participate. The Commission expects to review the plan
after the public hearing and make a final recommendation which should come
to Council shortly after the middle of February.
The above information has been provided as requested by various Council
members..I will ensure that you are updated in the event that significant
deviation from the above schedules is likely to occur.
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City of Iowa CC,
MEMORANOVM
Oate: January 9, 1920
To: City Council
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Re: Opening of Melrose Court
In the event that the Council wishes to pursue the reopening of Melrose
Court, the appropriate procedure as recommended by our legal staff would
be identical to that which was followed for closing that street to through
traffic.
The matter must be formally referred to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Upon receipt of a recommendation from that Commission, the
Council would then hold a public hearing on the matter before acting on
the ordinance amendment which would require three considerations. The
entire process, assuming that Council would choose to give the ordinance
amendment three separate considerations, would involve a time period of
approximately six to eight weeks.
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January 11, 1980
i Mr. Neil Goldschmidt
Secretary of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary Goldschmidt:
Recently you contacted me concerning measures announced by President
Carter to conserve energy through ridesharing, including the expanded use
of carpools, van pools, commuter buses and trains.
While such measures as carpooling have proven themselves to be
satisfactory methods to conserve fuel, we in Iowa City believe that an
econumically sound transit system remains the best tool to conserve energy
and provide citizens with an alternative to the automobile. The Iowa City
Transit System is one of the most aggressive systems in the country. With
a fleet of 20 coaches, the system carries almost two million passengers
per year with a low fare structure of twenty-five cents per ride.
The economic viability of the system is presently being threatened by the
continued denial of Section 5 operating funds to the system. As you may
;now, Iowa City is currently being denied Urban Area status until the 1980
census confirms a population of greater than 50,000 persons. The basic
inequity in this situation is the arbitrary fixing of 50,000 as the
differentiation between Section 5 eligibility or non -eligibility. We
strongly suggest that this basic statutory requirement be reviewed and
Congress be persuaded to drop the 50,000 requirement. For the short-term
we would urge you to explore every administrative option open to the
Department of Transportation to see if a way can be found to provide
Section 5 operating funds to the City of Iowa City.
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In summary, while we fully support your enthusiasm about ridesharing and
carpooling, we believe it is far more important to provide adequate funds
to the transit systems of this country. Now and in the future the transit
system will represent the basic alternative to the automobile.
Satisfactory finding must be provided for this essential service.
We stand ready to meet with you or your representatives at any time to
help you effect changes in administrative procedures or statutory law
which will correct the inequitable situation mentioned above.
Sincerely yours,
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 14, 1980
To: City Council
From: Bette Meisel, Senior Center Coordinator u
Re: Site Visit to California Senior Centers
In December, on a vacation in California, I visited three senior centers
in San Francisco,and the Andrus Gerontology Center and one senior center
in Los Angeles. Since California's involvement in the field of aging is
probably the most widespread and sophisticated in the nation, it appeared
to be a good opportunity for me to check out our planning process as it
compared to their actual operation of centers.
Most of my time was spent at Little House in Menlo Park (a suburb of San
Francisco). This center, which is located in a city park, was purchased
for $1 from the City. There are 5,800 people 60 or over in the area.
Little House is the oldest private multi-purpose senior center in the
country and thus has had a chance to develop a strong network of community
support and involvement. They began before senior center funds were
available and have continued to ignore federal funds which would help them
to initiate projects but not continue them. Through their sponsoring
group, the Penninsula Volunteers, they have also begun a day care center
in a private home and are now prepared to implement their plans for a
subsidized housing project for the elderly.
Their experiences relating to housing may be of interest to you. When
Little House opened, most of the elderly who became members lived in their
own homes. Inflation, rising property taxes, utilities and lack of
handipeople combined to make independent living extremely expensive and
difficult. Because this is a desirable area adjacent to Stanford
University, younger people were eager to locate here but there were no
available houses. Furthermore, as apartments became available near the
center, elderly people who wished to live in close proximity so as to
participate more easily, and more frequently, in the activities, started
moving in. The landlords recognizing the desirability of the location
began raising the rents.
The PVs went to the community seeking support for a subsidized housing
project. Their thinking was that it would solve two problems: provide an
economical solution to the problems encountered by the elderly and free up
houses to younger families. The opposition they encountered was curious:
the director of a senior center located in the recreation center in a
small minority pocket nearby refused to ask her members to sign the
petition because, "Little House gets everything and we get the left
overs", and from the populace of the area who voiced their fears that a
high concentration of elderly meant inevitable demands for increased
service. Approval was granted, but the PVs doubt they could get another
project accepted.
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The membership is approximately 3,000 withoutreach services available to
non-members also. The PVs and the participants contribute a tremendous
I amount of volunteer hours to the center. Their staff, responsible for
imanagement and direction of the center and its services and activities,
consists of a director, program coordinator, out reach services
coordinator, information and referral coordinator, volunteer coordinator,
and a little shop (elderly craft sales shop) manager plus three
secretaries and one janitor. There is also a financial office, a fund
raising coordinator, and a food service. The financial office and fund
raiser are responsible for all TV projects as is the director.
Classes are taught by the community college, volunteers and participants.
The most exciting classes are part of what is called Emeritus Institute.
This is taught by retired professors who live in the area.
The two others centers I visited in San Francisco were only a few years
i the old. One, serving a small black community within Menlo Park, is run by
recreation,
andhthesstafface iandnthe b budgetrecreation
are very limited. Thehsecondasis�isoa
remodeled fire station in Palo Alto. The city contracts with an
i independent agency, the Senior Coordinating Council, to manage the
facility and programs. Funding for operation comes primarily from the
City with contributions being actively sought from the community.
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services, group serprovide agency
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programsymanagedr and ecindividual
Lhrough their own staff. andhealth
In Los Angeles I visted the Andrus Gerontology Center located on the USC
campus. Touring their facilities, speaking to staff and collecting their
brochures on programs, publications, services, etc., was a mixed
experience. On the one hand we can benefit from using this source to
purchase or rent films, books, etc. On the other hand the classes,
seminars, institutes, etc. which they run regularly, and which are nominal
in price are, to us, exorbitant because of distance. Andrus creates an
environment conducive to the sharing of research and practical experience
between the elderly and professionals in southern California. Hopefully,
the Gerontology Center at the University of Iowa will do the same for Iowa
in the years to come.
%, final visit was to the Reseda Senior Multi -Purpose Center in the San.
Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. This center is located downtown at what
appears to be a former car salesroom. Money spent by the City of Los
Angeles Area Agency on Aging has been minimal, but operation of the center
is funded primarily by them. They contract with the Valley Beth Sholem
Counseling Center to run the program and facility. This center does not
have dining facilities on site.
They estimate that 800 people a month participate in center activities or
services. They have 8 in
art-tme. Each
centerI visited has a subtle adiffere difference inff, half of temphasis,nhem althoughithey were
all multi-purpose centers. This center's emphasis was on mental health,
with 80 hours a month of counseling taking place plus rap groups.
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There was consensus on certain areas of operation among all the centers.
1) Volunteer effort by participants is a necessity in running a viable
center. They must take an active part in planning and running center
activities. 2) Continuity of management is vital to assure a smooth
running operation. Staff burn out is high. Inadequate staffing results
in chaos and poor morale. 3) Activities programmed during the day between
ten and three have the best chance of success. 4) Evening, weekend; and
holiday activities are in demand. (Although all centers agreed on this,
most due to lack of budget, either do not offer them at all or in a limited
manner.) 5) Staff needs time before and after actual hours of operation
for conducting center business without interruption. 6) There must be
sufficient, well-trained staff to handle emergency situations. 7) All
participants must fill out membership forms. This is not only for out
reach efforts and data collection but to enable staff to efficiently
respond to emergency situations. 8) Administrative personnel should
receive training in marketing and management. 9) The Commission should
have some members who are knowledgeable in the fields of trust, law and
business. Operating a center is a business - an expensive business.
Members who have power and expertise in these areas can help the center
develop a financial program which relieves the city of the total
responsibility.
In conclusion, I would like you to know how proud I was of what we are
doing in Iowa City. No matter which area I discussed, the planning
process, priorities, management, citizen input, architecture, etc., I was
assured that we were right on target. People I met were extremely envious
of the fortuitous circumstances that combined to aid in the development of
our center: a City Council committed to the project, federal money for
the development of the project, a facility available for this use in a
convenient, accessible, vital area of the city, sufficient time for
planning, and a community with a wealth of resources and lack of problems
that most cities cannot boast. Yea for us, Iowa City's doing it again!
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December - Year End Report
Police Department
The December, 1979 arrest/complaint statistics are appended.
No dramatic increases or decreases in the number of reported
offenses, if thoseincreaa
significant, can ically
be noted upon cs rcomparison todecreses esimilar tstatis-
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ties of the prior month.
However, upon comparison of similar statistics gathered in
caacndar 1978 with .1979, drarnatir_ and significant increases in
reported offenses; clearance; arrests; citations; and issuance
Of tickets for vehicular and parking violations are apparent.
I'h.ir, was accornp]i.shed with little or no significant increase in I
the 1979-80 fiscal year budgets as compared to the similar
Prior one-year period.
Total citizen generated requests for police services increased
from 27,192 in 178 to 30,043 in '79 ... an added load of 2,851.
An interesting fact is that the 1978 statistics incorporate
2,016 intrusion alarms received by the Department. The 1979
statistics do not record these. Consequently, the activity
report for 1979 should be increased by the 2,052 alarm responses.
Another factor to be considered is that 1979 is the first year
That crime statistics generated at the University of Iowa
have not been included in Iowa City's reports. Obviously then,
the 30,000+ requests for service indicate that more citizens
are calling for service more often than ever before.
Continuing to compare 1978 to 1979 by activity levels it must
bn noted that arrests and citations increased by 16,170 in 1979.
' The total for 1978 was 25,519 as compared to 41,689 in 1979.
In addition, Iowa City police officers wrote 34,562 parking
Violation tickets in 1979 as compared to 25,121 in 1.978.
\ Phe salient factor to be considered in this mass of statistics
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] �1 age of 32% in calendar 1979' as compared to 1978. This was
accomplished with a total increase in budget in 1979 of $6,411
ior a $ budget increase over 1978.
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MINUTES OF REVENUE SNARING PUBLIC HEARING
December 4, 1979
The City Manager opened the public hearing by informing the group that the
public hearing was being held as required by federal regulations to receive
input concerning the proposed expenditure of revenue sharing funds by the
City during fiscal year 1981. Two summary sheets were distributed to those
in attendance giving a breakdown of expenditures of funds over a period of
several years (copies attached). The City Manager advised the group that if
they had previously submitted a budget to United Way through the Regional
Planning Commission it will not be necessary to make a presentation at this
public hearing. Those budgets will be submitted to the City Council through
the budgetary process. The appropriate agencies have been notified of this
fact by Regional Planning Commission. Other comments or additional requests
which were not included in the requests to Regional Planning will be received
at this public hearing.
The City Manager advised the group that it is exceedingly unlikely that the
City Council will undertake greatly expanded programs or new programs. The
City currently projects in the General Fund a shortfall of revenue of one-
half million dollars. It is also possible that revenue sharing may not be
renewed by Congress. The City expects to have a zero balance in the revenue
sharing account at the end of FY 80. The City expects to receive in FY 81
an amount somewhat under that projected in FY 80, which was $650,000. That
reduction results from a generally reduced revenue sharing allocation to the
State of Iowa. It is based on the tax effort, and Iowa's tax effort has been
reduced.
The City Manager then invited comments from the group.
Doris Bridgeman, Director of Johnson County Council on Aging, read a prepared
statement requesting $100,000 to be allocated to the Council on Aging and
expressing concern for the lack of a chore service for elderly citizens.
A copy of Mrs. Bridgeman's statement is attached.
The City Manager advised that the City will be making a contribution to the
senior citizens of over a million dollars of block grant money for construction
of the senior center. Plus the City will be required to budget approximately
$100,000 for operation of that center. He also pointed out that the City has
been contributing to the Council on Aging through the Aid to Agencies funding.
Ile continued that until the Council on Aging can straighten out its financial
situation the City Council would not be likely to consider any additional
contributions.
Thea Sando emphasized the need for considering the kinds of services needed
by the elderly to stay in their own homes. She noted that various attempts
have been experimented with in terms of getting volunteers to perform these
tasks but there have been many problems.
Mary Rock emphasized the need for a competent person to run these programs, some-
one to make assessments, who knows how to allocate and delegate what needs to
be done.
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The City Manager stated that the concept of the City is that the City would
not provide direct services, but would provide the facility and coordination.
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eleterRninerl. The City Manager answered in the negative and added that the
City Council will be discussing those and will have a public hearing in
January. it will be based on the total assessment of the budget picture.
Mildred Snyder asked about the criteria the Council on Aging would be
expected to live up to, after the Council on Aging manages to get its fiscal
matters corrected. The City Manager replied that the Council on Aging has
continued to receive money from the City. As of next week, the City will have
paid the Council on Aging all of the allocation for this fiscal year. The
requirement is that there be a reliable financial report and budget.
The City Manager explained that the City Council must balance the needs of
the City departments and the agencies. The Council has always taken a strong
position for providing services to senior citizens. However, at the present
time it appears that the financial resources next year will be somewhat short
of meeting the needs of the City.
Terry Kelly questioned the $150,000 figure at the bottom of the second page
of the handout. This amount was designated for remodeling the U -Smash Em
building. The City Manager explained that this amount was in the CIP FY 79
budget and was carried over into the FY 80 budget. This amount has been
reallocated to other items.
Thpa Sando noted that there are restrictions on how an agency is permitted to
raise other funds if funds are received from United Way. She asked if these
limitations will be removed. The City Manager replied that this question
should be addressed to United Way.
Mildred Snyder asked if there is anyway to determine what percentage of tax
dollars goes to programs for the aging. The City Manager noted that in
the City budget the expenditures to Johnson County Council on Aging, for the
reconstruction of the old post office,. and operating expenses of the Senior
Center can be isolated.
Marilyn Levin asked if the aid to agencies funding changes from year to year
or if the same agencies are funded. The City Manager replied that it does
change to some extent. Even though it does tend to be the same agencies,
there is opportunity for new agencies as well.
The City Manager concluded the public hearing by reiterating his earlier
remarks that the financial prospects are not too bright. He advised that he
could not speak for the City Council, but he did not want to mislead the group.
The likelihood of additional funding will be slim, but it would be worthwhile
for the agencies to submit requests for funds.
A request for funds from Citizens for Lighting and Safer Streets (CLASS)
was submitted after the public hearing and is attached to these minutes.
Prepared by:
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PROGRAM SUMMARY
BEGINNING BALANCE
RECEIPTS:
Revenue Sharing
Interest Income
TOTAL RECEIPTS
EXPENDITURES, TRANSFERS:
Operation d Maintenance -
Aid to Agencies
General Fund Capital Outlay
Mass Transportation
Refuse Collection
Fire (Pumper)
Police Operations
Recreation Operations
SUBTOTAL
Capital Improvements -
Civic Center Air Conditioning
Equipment Repair Facility
Animal Shelter Study
Library Study
Purchase of Showers Property
Downpayment of Old Post Office
Remodeling U -Smash -Em Bldg.
Transit Oper. 6 Maint. Facility
City Park Tennis Court Overlay
Policewomen's Locker Room
SUBTOTAL
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
ENDING BALANCE
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ACTUAL
FY77
282,577
E 534,178
16.1371
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$ 63,747
162,478
92,298
6�0 0�35
9,073
15,200
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423,316
409,810
TRUST b AGENCY FUNDS
GENERAL REVENUE SHARING
BUDGET
FY78
409,810
$ 520,000
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$ 150,114
121,308
100,000
164,862
70,549
6 33
E 88,835
24,881
7,500
19,000
157,620
25,000
929,669
141
BUDGET
FY79
141
$ 534,178
10,000
44 8
$ 153,534
213,285
33 66,819
5
150,000
7,500
20,000
TJ7M
544,319
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Revenue Sharing
Interest Incone
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
GENERAL REVENUE SHARING
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ACTUAL
FY1978
f 409,810
EXPENDITURES:
Transfer -Operations:
Fire (Pumper)
Refuse Collection
Aid to Agencies
General Fund Capital Outlay
FY79
FY80
Mass Transportation
Senior Center
Purchase Premium on Investment
RecyclinTruck
Library Conversion)
Calendar Signs
Capital Improvements:
Showers Property
Equipment Repair Facility
Civic Center Heating b Air
Mercer Park Restrooms
Animal Shelter Study
Library Study
Policemen's Locker Room
Transit Operation d Maint. Fac.
City Park Tennis Courts
Down Payment Old Post Office
Willow Creek Tennis Courts
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
ENDING BALANCE
$ 573,469
30 230
f 70,549
164,862
153,534
95,154
55,000
2,922
f 157,620
24,881
4,000
1,745
25,000
Eta
755 267
L258,242
BUDGET
FY1979
f 258,242
f 634,568
10,000
$ 4-
153,534
14,000
96,105
213,285
35 000
lltff
f --
88,835
7,500
15,000
7,500
30,000
660 759+
242,051
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BUDGET
FY-�_
242 051
f 650,000
20 000
n9D'wm
f --
191,513
146, 210
359,440
45,560
10,000
13,163
jTj 6
f --
81,165
35,000
30 000
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912 051
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remodeling and are available for FY80. The amount is ;150,000 and is
included in the FY79 ending balance.
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Johnson County Council on Aging
Da anber. 4, 1979
S;iN S"mL Oill".0 SInrl
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To: Neal G lierlin
Pram: Doris E. Bridgeman
Subject: Federal Revenue Sharing Funds FY 81, Proposed Use Of
With a population of 7500 residents, sixty and over den Johnson County
and Iowa City, it is reasonable to assume that the majority of these
individuals are property owners with a tax base in the area of $1,000,000.
Many of these residents pay IRS ta4es, and no matter how small a stipend
is paid, it is revenue to tax sources. We feel that a portion of this tax
revenue should be returned to our older citizens. Although we have not
included renters, they too contribute a good percentage to tax revenue.
Equally important are the citizens in the rural areas of Johnson County.
These persons are usually the last to request assistance from Federally
fundal programs/services except for the "token" transportation given to
them through SEATS.
We would like to, at this time, focus your attention of Iowa City, where
there are approximately 4500 residents who are property ownerg6long with
the renters who pay revenue to the City of Iowa City. We have estimated
that their revenue share should be around $500,000 or more, and this is
a conservative estimate.
Based upon this rationale , were are, thereby, making a request for $100,000
of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for FY81, to be allocated to the Johnson
County Council on Aging in order for the agency to successfully carry out
many of our goals and objectives, and at the same time return some of these
tax funds to the PIONEERS of this oammmity.
A major area of concern is the lack oo comprehensive chore service pro-
gram to the "frail" elderly who are unable to perform the tasks required
for maintaining their hones and keeping it in a reasonably satisfactory
living condition. There is a pressing need to help older citizens live
in an environment safe and secure for as long as they are physically able.
The COA would like to implement such a program, "Handy Andy" program to
carry out those necessary tasks, i.e., snow/ice removal, heavy duty house-
hold chores, trash/garbage removal, installation of storm windows, etc.
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Another area of concern is the breakdown in me nta � depression, emotional
anxiety brought on by the loss of/amily, friends and significant others -
no visitors, no advocates no one to uplift them-- not a melodramatic high
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Fashion flair, buty^quititelely effected through the dedication of outreach
workers and other volunteers who go quietly about their duties in
making contact by calling upon these lonely rejected and abandoned citizens,
i ascertaining their needs and filling them in a humanitarian way.
The Council on Aging needs financial assistance so that we are able to
meet these pressing needs by employing competent and dedicated indivi-
duals to fill these unwanted and unglamourous jobs, and become Number One —
who cares about, or remembers "the least of these" - - HONOR THY FATHER,
AND THY !roTBER!
Let's think about it. WHO DO You ONE YOUR GOOD HEALTH TO? YOUR TRAINING/
YOUR EDUCATION? YOUR WELIBEING?
Would like to share with the City the following lines taken from a little
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"We are not a special interest group. We are simply your
mothers, fathers, and grandparents. We are not asking you for
a handout. We ran the world until you came along. Operated
the factories. Tilled the soil. Bore the children. Taught
them. Tended the sick. Built freeways and railroads, dug_
subways. We are simply the generation or two that preceded
you. When we are Fbne you will move up to the vanguard and
another generation will wonder what to do with you short of
pushing you off a cliff.
We are asking you, our children and grandchildren, for nothing
that is not due us. At the cost of great sacrifice and many
casualties, we built the labor unions and the farm unions, won
the eight hour day, eliminated child labor; won social security
and the concept that health care is a human right, not an
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act of someone's charity.
When we ask for a chance to live our old age in comfort, creativity
and usefulness, we ask it not for ourselves only but for you. We are
not a special interest group. WE ARE YOUR PARENTS AND GRANDPARIIM!
WE ARE YOUR rWTS! YOU ARE OUR ODLWW! WHAT WE GAIN IS YOUR
INHERITANCE!"
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TO: Neil Berlin, City Manager
FROM: CLASS and the Women and Safety Task Force of Johnson County
Iowa City N.O.W.
RE: Request for Funding
The lack of lighting in residential areas has been a concern
among citizens for a long time. While we realize that a thorough, city-
wide increased lighting program is for various reasons not feasible at
this time, an initial step toward such a program has become necessary.
Lhting
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and Safer Streetse(CLASS)vandotheoncerned Women's SafetynTask�ForcesofoJ.C.%I.c.
N.O.W. hereby request $12,000 of the Revenue -Sharing Fund be used for
a special lighting project in an area defined as follows: Bound on the
north by Brown Street, on the east by Governor Street as far south as
Washington Street, at which point extending one block east to Summit
Street. Continuing south on Summit to Burlington Street. Bound on the
south by Burlington Street and west by Clinton Street, turning eastward
at Church Street and continuing north to Brown on Dubuque Street.
(see map)
Rationale for this project stems from the logic expressed by
well -lit businesses in the commercial district: adequate lighting
lessens the vulnerability of their property to crime. By extending this
principle, increased lighting can reduce attacks and assaults on citizens
in this area of heavy pedestrian traffic. Because incidents of assaults
and attacks have been progressively increasing, a survey (still in pro-
gress) indicates genuine fear and concern for this problem by citizens
in the area in question.
As a secondary consideration, this pilot project could prove
to be valuable in future research concerning the effectiveness of the
city's current overall lighting policy.
The decision to implement the policy city-wide will, of course,
be based on the effectiveness of detering crime as evidenced in this pilot
project. To facilitate this decision we are currently conducting a survey,
which can he completed when increased lighting can be compared to current
inadequate lighting. This evidence obviously cannot be obtained until
this proposed project is implemented. Future research will include:
(1) statistics on assaults reported to the Rape Crisis Line, (2) stati-
stics reported to the Iowa City Police Department, and (3) a follow-up
survey of residents for perceptions of safety. This survey will require
minimal funding which is included in the original request.
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Thn design of the proposed program is as follows: 175 street lights
installed to supplement the existing lamps. These additional lamps will
contain 250 watt mercury-vapor bulbs. The conclusion of extensive re-
search indicates that for ultimum lamp -provided safety, a lamp is required
on each corner and one at the approximate center of each block. For the
defined area, this would entail 388 additional street lighting units.
Because we realize that the cost of such implementation is at this time
rather prohibitive., the proposed program has been scaled dorm from the
maximum to the immediately necessary. This minimum standard would require
that 175 lamps be installed in the defined area.
The cost of the proposed program is as follows:
175 lamps with 250 watt mercury-vapor bulbs
175 @ $5.60* per lamp per month = $980/month = $11,760/year.
$240 allocated for conducting and the computation of the results
of the survey of residents of the area.
The constituancy to be benefitted is very broadly based, including
students, families, and working members of the city. The areas includes
Mercy Hospital and two public schools (Central Junior High and Horace
Mann Elementary School).
*5.40 per lamp per month + .20 allowance for fuel cost adjustment
effective November, 1979.
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Lynne M. Adrian
Chair
CLASS
cc: CLASS
I.C./J.C. NOW
Linda 4a n y
Co -Chair
Women & Safety Task Force
I.C./J.C. NOW
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Thn design of the proposed program is as follows: 175 street lights
installed to supplement the existing lamps. These additional lamps will
contain 250 watt mercury-vapor bulbs. The conclusion of extensive re-
search indicates that for ultimum lamp -provided safety, a lamp is required
on each corner and one at the approximate center of each block. For the
defined area, this would entail 388 additional street lighting units.
Because we realize that the cost of such implementation is at this time
rather prohibitive., the proposed program has been scaled dorm from the
maximum to the immediately necessary. This minimum standard would require
that 175 lamps be installed in the defined area.
The cost of the proposed program is as follows:
175 lamps with 250 watt mercury-vapor bulbs
175 @ $5.60* per lamp per month = $980/month = $11,760/year.
$240 allocated for conducting and the computation of the results
of the survey of residents of the area.
The constituancy to be benefitted is very broadly based, including
students, families, and working members of the city. The areas includes
Mercy Hospital and two public schools (Central Junior High and Horace
Mann Elementary School).
*5.40 per lamp per month + .20 allowance for fuel cost adjustment
effective November, 1979.
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Lynne M. Adrian
Chair
CLASS
cc: CLASS
I.C./J.C. NOW
Linda 4a n y
Co -Chair
Women & Safety Task Force
I.C./J.C. NOW
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I January 2, 1980 -
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Barry 11okanson, Executive Director
Johnson County Regional Planning Commission
22� South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Barry:
Please be advised that I am in receipt of the Johnson County Regional Planning
Commission's resolution regarding termination from the Eastern Iowa Area Crime
I Commission. As you are aware, there are several significant issues which will
need to be resolved as a result of this action. These issues include:
1. At what Point does the Eastern Iowa Area Crime Commission staff
terminate its administrative oversight of the projects currently
funded through this agency inclusive of fiscal management, pro-
Ject monitoring, and evaluation?
2. Does funding of existing projects cease upon the ,JCRPC's termi-
nation date or upon the date which local match is no longer
available?
3. What impact does this termination have upon judicial district
Projects currently funded or anticipated to be funded by the
Eastern Iowa Area Crime Commission?
4. Are there alternatives for membership which should be explored
with Johnson County officials?
These issues will be discussed with the EIACC Executive Committee on January 10,
and I would anticipate that formal recommendations will be made to the full com-
mission later that same day.
Two issues which I do believe are clear however, include 1) Johnson County's reore-
sentatlon on the EIACC and its respective committees terminates December 31, 1979
and 2) no new funding or technical assistance by the EIACC staff shall occur after
December 31, 1.979. Additionally, based on the EIACC Articles of Agreement with
Ole .ICRIIC, "Termination of membership shall not relieve the terminating member of
the obligation to pay its share of the expenses for the fiscal year of the Commis-
sion In which such termination occurs and when such termination occurs within the
last six (6) months of that fiscal year, such terminating member shall pay one half
(SOY.) of what would have been ito share of expenses for the following year." As
the EIACC's relationship with local units of government is on the fiscal year of
January 1 through December 31 it is my interpretation that the JCRPC is obliated
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to pay one half of the 1980 local match assessment of $6,686.03. I antictoata that
following the EIACC meeting on January 10 that a matching resolution in the amount
$3,343.02 will be fonaarded to the JCRPC for signature and payment in full by
January 31, 1980.
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For Informational purposes
I have also attached a
have been supported via the Eastern Iowa list of all
and FY79 funds as well as Area Crime Commission with eFY77cts which
It should be noted that s Indicatinghthose projects cur entltact with Chief ' ted.
Miller regardin Y being supported.
tem and Igar Implementation, the
iading of the Iowa City Police Department's Harvey
worker, Mr. Ron Henderson regarding
Swaim regarding an additional outreach
women.
law enforcement training g shelter care, Chief Robert nalStaoue
women. This information Isbeing
Ms. Sue Krohmer regard-
regardingcesy ment with and concern for the ing provided to substantiatetheEIACC'soinvolve
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inal Justice and
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years. juvenile justice systems in
Johnson County during recent
I will notify you upon any decisions being
Commission.
� g made by the Eastern Iowa Area Crime
Sincerely,
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Carol A. Worlan
Director
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I Enclosure
cc: Raymond K. Baker
y Robert E Standley
Johnson County
EIACC Members
Johnson Count
embers
Johnson County JJAC Members
Richard E. George
Ron Henderson
Sue Krohmer
Paul Nelson
Lary Nelson
Judge William R. Eads
Harold M. Donnelly, has City,
Johnson Co. Bd. of Supervisors
John Balmer,
File Mayor,
Michael Kattchee, Mayor, Coralville
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Funds Rcccivud _via Eastern Iowa Area Crime Commission
1•_Y77_ Funds
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Federal Funds
_— --
Stale Su Tn
Pro ocC I'Itic
......Juvenile
Johnson County
$ 12,396.00
$ 74/4.00
.Johnsun County
18,381.00
Deputy
.Johnson County
1,102.00
.iuvc•nile Court Diversion
651. J.9
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Juvenile ,Justice
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Training
$ 31,428.1.9
$ 1,846.00
Sixth .Judicial District
$ 19,000_00
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$- 1,7.40.00
luvenile
$ 19,000.00
Court Referee
$ 1,140.00
JCR1'C local match assessment
($1,194.7.5 r $31,428,19
for EIACC Planning
Grant = $1,194.25
= 3.79% administrative cost to Johnson County)
h_Y78 Funds(revr.•rsJonary-funds available throu'}n 9/.30/80)
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Unit of Govornment
Federal Funds
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State In Su
Project Ti.tl.e
.lolmsun County
$ 9,396.00—
.y-__
$ 564.00
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Johnson CnuuLy
17,184.00
ShelLcr Staff
Johnson County
1.,031.00
Youth Outreach
.Johnson County
8,500.00
51.0.00
Juvenile Deputy
.Johnson Cuunty
18 147.00
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.1,089.00
Young Arts Workshop
Johnson County
11 428.00
685.00
Juvenile Court Diversion
11801.01
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Juvenile Justice
Iowa City
Training
Coralville
2,820.36
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Law Enforcement Training
1,560.50
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Law Enforcement Training
$ 70,836.87 $
3,879.00
Sixth Judicial District
$ 22,099.00 $
2,456.00
Volunteer Assistance
Sixth Judicial DistrictProgram
134,389.00
8,063.00
Women's Resid*ntial
*Sixth Judicial DistrictFacility
45,949.00
*Si Judicial District
2,757.00
-Juvenile Court P,cfurr*Sixth
70,134.00
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Wnmrn's Residential
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Facility
$7.72,571.00 $
1.3,276.00
.ICRPC lora] mnfrh asses!,mo nt
($2,403.75 . $70,836.87
for EIACC Planning
Grunt = $2,403.75
- 3.397 administrative
cost to Johnson
County)
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Funds Received via F.nstorn Towa Area _Crime Commission (Cont'd)
FY79 Funds (reversionary
funds available
through 9/31/81)
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Federal Funds
$ 6,755.00
10, 007.00
13,847.00
1,073.21.
State Su -In
$ 405.00
600.00
831.00
-0-
Froiect Title
shelter Staff
Young Arts Workshop
Youth Outreach
Juvenile Justice
Training
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1,435.37
1,875.69
_ 17,695.00
-0-
-0-
1,061..00
Law Enforcement Training
Law Enforcement Train'.ng
Additional Officer
$ 52,688.27
$ 2,898.00
Id
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Funds Received via F.nstorn Towa Area _Crime Commission (Cont'd)
FY79 Funds (reversionary
funds available
through 9/31/81)
Unit of Government
Johnson County
*.7olmson CuunCy
*.i uimsun County
Johnson County
Federal Funds
$ 6,755.00
10, 007.00
13,847.00
1,073.21.
State Su -In
$ 405.00
600.00
831.00
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Froiect Title
shelter Staff
Young Arts Workshop
Youth Outreach
Juvenile Justice
Training
Iowa City
Coralville
*Coralville
1,435.37
1,875.69
_ 17,695.00
-0-
-0-
1,061..00
Law Enforcement Training
Law Enforcement Train'.ng
Additional Officer
$ 52,688.27
$ 2,898.00
*Sixth Judicial District $ 17,887.00 $ 1,073.00 Volunt
eer Assistance
rogram
$ 17,887.00 $ 1,073.00
.ICRI'C local match assessment for ETACC Planning Grant = $4,405.03
($4,405.03 - $52,688.27 = 8.36% administrative cost to Johnson County)
*currently being funded as follows:
Project Title
sixth Judicial District Juvenile
Court Referee
Sixth Judicial District Women's
Residential Facility
Johnson County Young Arts Workshop
Johnson County Youth Outreach
Coralville Additional Officer
sixth Judicial District Volunteer
Assistance Progrrun
Project Period
1/16/79 - 1/15/80 (continuation funding
anticipated)
1/1/80 - 9/30/80 (continuation funding
anticipated)
8/1/79 - 7/31/80 (final year of funding)
7/1/79 - 6/30/80 (final year of funding)
7/1/79 - 6/30/80 (final year of funding)
6/1/79 - 5/31/80 (continuation funding
anticipated)
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,/� CAROL A. WORLAN, Direclor
December 11, 1979 (:'
I Robert E. Standley
Chief of Police
Coralville Police Department
P. 0. Box 911
Coralville, Iowa 52241
Dear Bob:
As indicated in our membership and attendance records for 1979
reflects Johnson County's participation with the Eastern Iowa Area
Com-
mission:
, the following
Crime Com -
Full Commission -
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Gary Hughes
Jack Dooley - absent five of seven meetings Miller/Doug
Harvey Edmonds - absent five of seven meetins
David - absent four of seven meetings g
schuldt - absent three of seven meetings
Robert Standley - absent one of seven meetings
Executive Committee -
Robert Standley - absent one of six meetings
Area Commission Planning Committee -
Harvey Miller - absent three of nine meetings
-Vacancy representing elected officials
-Vacancy representing courts
-Vacancy representing corrections
Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee -
Dan Bray - absent three of five meetings
Jim Swaim - absent one of five meetings
Al Wicks - absent three of five meetings
-Vacancy representing the community
In -Service Training Committee -
Robert Standley - no absences in one meeting
It appears from these records that Johnson County officials should
give some con-
sideration to replacing Jack Dooley, Cary Hughes/Doug Edmonds, and Harvey Miller
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on the full Commission. However, this is an option of the JCRPC and therefore,
is not controlled by the EIACC. With regard to committee membership, it would
be my recommendation that replacements be made for Dan Bray and Al Wicks on the
JJAC and individuals be located who will serve in the vacancies currently ex—
fisting on the ACPC and JJAC. As Chairman Baker, will be making all committee
appointments on January 4, 1980, I would request that Johnson County respond to
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Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
CAW/kgm
cc: Ray Baker
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Dan Wyngarden
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December 12, 1979
TO: Jack Dooley
Gary Hughes/Doug Edmonds
Harvey Miller
David Schuldt
Dan Bray
Al Wicks
FROM: Bob Standley
SUBJ: Eastern Iowa Area Crime Commission
P. O. Box 911
Coralville, Iowa b2241
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Per the enclosed letter from Carol Worlan we have been soniihat less
than regular in our attendance at the meetings of the EIACC. Your
participation is actively sought and very much appreciated• I know
we are all very busy people, but we must improve our attendance to
provide stronger representation for Johnson County.
Please review this letter and respond to me about your intentions
to.remain as an EIACC representative. I would also appreciate
suggestions concerning the vacancies listed.
Upon receipt of your responses I will forward Carol's letter and your
input to the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. Your earliest
communication would be greatly appreciated.
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JOHNSON COUNTY COURT HOUSE • IOWA CITY. IOWA 32240 • PHONE (31 9) 337.3147
ORENT G. HARSTAD
JUVENILE COURT JUDGE N.A. WICKS
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Mr. Bob Stanley, Chief of Police -
Coralville Police Department `E
P.O. Box 911
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Coralvi l le, IA 52241 JU.j:�
SUBJECT: Eastern Iowa Area Crime Commission
Dear Bob:
I am in receipt of your correspondence concerning membership and attendance
at Eastern Iowa Area Crime Commission meetings during 1979. While I continue
to be very interested in participating in the Juvenile justice advisory com-
mittee, recent changes in my job duties have required me to be on the road
more and have caused more difficulty in being available on meeting dates. It
is therefor perhaps more appropriate that' someone who would have more time
available should occupy my seat on the committee.
I would like to recommend to the commission that Mr. Je�ralldd S�mit�h from my
office be a000inte��Il m. =4�+ Mr. Smithe�'as een a probat(on officer
In Johnson County for approximately six years and Is well versed in the needs
and operations of the community. He Is also extremely interested In the
operation of the commission, and I'm sure he would be a positive addition to
the committee. I have discussed the possibility of such an appointment with
Mr. Smithey, and he has Indicated a great interest.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact
me.
Si�nce�rely,
H. A. Wicks
Probation Supervisor
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASI IINGTON ST • IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 • (3191rr-l-,��1.18CAJ
POLICE CHIEF'S OFFICEDecember 14, 1979 J,
Mr. Robert E. Standley qui
Chief of Police
Coralville Police Department
P. 0. Box 911
Coralville, Iowa 52241
Dear Bob:
Thank you for the copy of the letter from Carol Worlan
in regard to attendance at the various meetings of the several
committees of EIACC.
My records show I was absent two out -of seven full
commission meetings. The tally of attendance of the ACPC
is correct. Regardless of that I will.serve if nominated
by Johnson County Planning Commission to the extent time and
duty requirements allow. Conversely, I shall not be terribly
disappointed if I am not reappointed.
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Sincerely,
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HARVEY D. MILLER
Police Chief
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December 19, 1979 -'-'
Mr. Robert E. Stanley
j Chief of Police
Coralville Police Department
P.O. Box 911
Coralville, Iowa 52241
Dear Bob:
i do want to remai
Commin on the Juvenile Justice Advisory
ttee. The roll and function of that committee is
important to our community. I really regret having missed
the three out of the previous five meetings. Each of the }
meetings I had Planned to attend and each time I was unex- I
IPectedly beset with work which had to be completed. I
I do intend to remain as a representative on the
Juvenile Justice Advisory Board and I will put extra effort
into improving my attendance. If it should happen I can
not overcome some of the difficulties that have arisen,
I will most assuredly submit a resignation so that this most
important work can past on to others who can complete it.
As for filling the vacancy in our county, I would
commend Dan Reec a social worker with the Johnson County
epar Inen o ocial Services. Mr. Reece will be leaving
the department to attend school at the University of Iowa
sometime med-summer but will continue his residence in
Johnson County. I have not spoken with him about this nomina-
tion.
Very ruly yours,
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DIa iel L Bray I
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Robert E. Standley
Chief of Police
CORALV
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ILLE POLICE DEP
P. O. Box 911
Coalville, lows 52241
1319) 354.1100
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JAN ci 1980 '
Mary Neuhauser PLAliV4VG Cu:r1(AI 5lUlV
Chairperson
Johnson County Regional Planning Commission
22; South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear It. Neuhauser,
In the past, criminal justice planning and LEAA funding has been available
to the criminal justice agencies in Johnson County through the Eastern
Iowa Area Crime Commission. I assume that due to the seriousness of the
action taken by JCPRC to withdraw from the EIACC some alternative source
of planning and funding has been established.
Please advise where, or if, area wide criminal justice planning will be
done for the criminal justice agencies in Johnson County. I would also
like to know what alternative funding sources exist to replace the
budgetted dollars that JCRPC eliminated from our current year budgets?
An example of this loss of revenue is in the enclosed copy of a letter I
received this morning from the EIACC.
Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, r
Robert E. Stan dl/ er�� —
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Chief of Police
(See Letter On Reverse)
RES/ecf
Encl: 1
cc: Michael Kattchee, Mayor
City of Coralville
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January 3_ 1980
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Robert E. Standley
Chief of Police
Coralville Police Department
P. 0• Box 911
Coralville, Iowa 52241
NO K. BAKER, chairman
A• WORLAN, Director
Dear Bob: '
Based on the
recent action of the Johnson County Regional Planning
Commission regarding the
of the Joint Eastern Iowa Area Crime Commission
law enforcement trainin s agreement with the I
funds. As You°aw.eour request for
was effective January ,
j submitted for Roger E, I and the request ' this termination
iIowa Law Enforcement as and William Zitm�ermanyto ou previously
March 14, 1980. It ieopiniony would occur from Januar attend the
no new funding ahould be tthat as a result of this
.through
went Following the date of Johnson Count this action,
the EIACC reimbursement forthis
iso Y units Of govern' -
$%�$777.19. trainin Note should be made that
1.�� 8 request would
I have been
Please feel free to contact me if you should have an j
regarding this denial.
Y 9uestiona '
Sincerely,
Caro` 1 A• Worlan
Director i
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• regional planning commission
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22%2 South dutrxn;e slienl, rowo rilg Iowa 52240 (319)351-8556
January 11, 1980
TO: Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Mayors and City Council Members
Commission Representatives
Dear Local Of.ficialf,
Wkvy C t1oll",11N9
As you are Prubnbly aware, the Regional Planning Commission et its Uccemb�r
meeting received from the Fastern Iowa Area Crime Commission, as part of
its annual grant application, a request for an increase] local assessment
for the year begi.nn.inq January 1, 1980. The proposed increase to $6,686.00
per year represented a 52% increase over the year just ended. The preceding
year, EIACC had requested, as we reluctantly agreed to pay, an increase of
83% over the prior year.
Due to a provision in the EIACC Articles of Agreement, we had to take action
prior to December 31, or else automatically incur an obligation to pay at
this; higher assessment level for the full twelve month period of this coming
ycnr.. The only other option was to voto to terminate our E7ACC membership
and Pay 50,; of the dues ($3,343) for the six-month period, January through
June, 1980. Under these constraints, the Commission, by a vote of 7-3, took
this latter course and adopted a termination resolution.
This development follows much previous concern expressed by JCRPC to the
Arca Crime Commission over the past few years. One of our concerns has been
with the increasing local share to support the administrative costs of the
Crime Commission. The FY '79 assessment was $2,404.00, in FY 180: $4,405.00;
in FY '80: $6,686.00; with the suggestion that further increases are likely,
due to reduced federal support. In view of a very bleak financial future
for local governments this year, the Commission members did not feel they
could accept these rapidly rising costs.
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In addition, it has consistently been the position of JCRPC that the single
or special purpose agency, like EIACC, was not in the best interests of the.
taxpayer. Instead, we have argued, criminal justice planning, to the extent
required, ought to be done within a general purpose agency which does other
types of planning and has existing staff and offices.
We attempted to
present our views on this matter to the Governor over a year ago - but we
received no response. A copy of our letter to the Governor is attached.
At its meeting wodnosday, the JCRPC Executive Board discussed the impact of
this action on local agcncics receiving grants through the Crime Commission.
Representatives were present and participated in the discu^,cion.
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One item discussed was the recent ruling by the director of EIACC, Carol
Worlan, that new law enforcement projects in Johnson County could not be
funded, effective January 1, 1980. The Executive Board decided to appeal
this ruling to the crime commission at its meeting of January 10th. At
that meeting, EIACC determined that it would continue to fund and administer
existing grants through June 30th, but that no new applications would be
approved. However, with respect to the only new application presently pend-
ing, a training grant for Coralville, the Crime Commission Executive Committee
scheduled a special meeting for next Wednesday morning to consider an appeal
by Coralville for approval of that application. We will advise you at the
Commission meeting of the results of that meeting.
The Executive Board also decided to schedule the matter of EIACC membership
on the agenda of the next Commission meating, January 16. The purpose of
Lhis discussion will be to give our member agencies an opportunity to comment
on this issue and the various alternatives to maintain eligibility for
Crime Commission qrant programs.
On a related matter, the enabling legislation for LEAA and federal funds is
changing effective October 1, 1980. A new option for "entitlement" jurisdi-
ctions is provided in the new federal statute. This option would permit
local governments to combine to form an entitlement reciepient of LEAA funds
directly rather than through the state. There are various factors which
need to be considered soon with respect to this possibility. We will be
attending a Linn County Crime Commission meeting on February 20th to discuss
this approach. At this point, the feasibility and benefit of this option
for Johnson County and other units of local government in this area has not,
to our satisfaction, been fully determined.
In view of the importance of these matters to local agencies, I would -urge
you to attend the Commission meeting next week, or convey your comments to
your representative(s) who can attend the meeting.
Sincerely,
C.
Mary C. Neuhauser
Chairperson
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Enclosure
cc: Ms. Carol Worlan, EIACC Rev. David Schuldt
Mr. Harvey Miller, I.C.P.D. Mr. Jack Dooley, County Attorney
Mr. Bob Standley, Coralville P.D. Mr. Jim Swaim, UAY
Mr. Gary Hughes, County Sheriff
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Johnson c,_unty
regional planning commission
22%2 soulh dubuque street, iowo cay, iowo 52240 (319)351.8556
The Honorable Robert Ray
Governor
State (louse
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Dear Governor Ray:
Isabel Turner Cro,,c n
Emil L. Brandt o,K�
I would like to call your attention to an issue that the Johnson
County Regional Planning Commission (JCRPC) and its member local
units of government have been wrestling with for several months
and to solicit your advice and assistance in working toward its
resolution. We believe the issue has state-wide implications and
thus feel it is appropriate to bring it to your attention.
The issue concerns the future of the Eastern Iowa Area Crime Com-
mission (EIACC) and quite possibly the future of all Regional Crime
Commissions in the State of Iowa. The Eastern Iowa Area Crime Com-
mission is the designated Regional Crime Commission for this area
of the State. Its duties are to develop a comprehensive criminal
justice planning program and to allocate and administer LEAA grants
to local agencies. The Johnson County Regional Planning Commission
is this county's formal representative to EIACC. The Eastern Iowa
Area Crime Commission also serves seven other counties in eastern
Iowa. The Johnson County Regional Planning Commission appoints the
local representatives to the EIACC and pays an annual local assess-
ment. It was this year's assessment that caused our Commission to
express great concern about our Regional Crime Commission. The
Eastern Iowa Area Crime Commission requested an 83% increase in
local funding to compensate for greatly reduced federal funding,
This type of percentage increase has been occurring for several years,
as the figures below illustrate:
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EASTERN IOWA AREA CRIME COIMIISSION
LOCAL ASSESSMENT
JOHNSON COUNTY QUEST OF rTHE
OM
RGGIONAL CODL
PI,ACJNIp1G '4ISSION
YEAR
AMOUNT
1976 PERCENTAGE CHANGE
S 719
1977 --
1,194
1978 + 669
2,404
1979 + 1013
4,405
+ 838
YEAR TOTAL INCREASE
1976-1979 �'- PERcNTA C�GE
$3,686
Although+ 5138
the actual dollar increase is still relativcl
Of increase is alarming. Local governments are at i
tax increases to Y small, the rate
seven percent. On the other handy ng to hold Property
by a multi -county agency at a much higher rate. ' We are being
Prospect for improvement looks In future s assessed
budyct for fiscal bleak. President Carter's years, the
be reduced fiscal Year 1980 recommends that federal LEAH Proposed
EIACC 1979 Ludgero t50million to $15.6 million. Planning funds
is from support is from this fundingApproximately 658 dof
e
$122 millioonlreductionassessmenfor stateandenforcement remainder
Thus Proposal also calls for
grant funds for local assistance may also be substantially reduced.
Programs.
One immediate answer for us would be to discontinue our membership
How-
ever, Johnson County would Probably lose its eligibility federal LEAA grants for important local 11ow-
a more constructive alternative is Projects and y tO receive
Which would to explore organizationalchangesWe
have as goals less administrative over -head
Of program decisions by local elected officials and better coordination
of the ram , greater control
Programs with other related multi -count
grams in East Central Iowa. We feel a
location of Y human service pro -
the function may be the EastrCentral IowarCounci Of the
me and the Bi -State Metropolitan Council.
controlled and managed b local Council of Govern -
Y elected officials, organizations are
OPP substate boundaries, have coordinative res are consistent with
review, and should have the capacity are
such as A-95
In fact
administrative cost.to manage the program at a reduced
g
currently designated , the its three
Metropolitan Council is
Regional Crime Commission forthe
Illinois counties. member
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Representatives of our agency discussed these organizational questions
with the Eastern Iowa Area Crime Commission at its monthly meeting in
December. The Crime Commission expressed interest in the organizational
question and agreed to include it in their work program for 1979. We
feel that state participation and leadership on this local-substate
matter is very important to arriving at a successful resolution of this
Problem. The State office of Planning and Programming and the State
Crime Commission are logical participants.
I and other representatives of our Commission would very much like to
discuss this problem and its broader implications with you and request
an appointment of approximately thirty minutes at your earliest con-
venience.
I look forward to meeting with you, please let me know if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
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Mary c. Neuhauser
ce: Ms. Susan Mickelson
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Representatives of our agency discussed these organizational questions
with the Eastern Iowa Area Crime Commission at its monthly meeting in
December. The Crime Commission expressed interest in the organizational
question and agreed to include it in their work program for 1979. We
feel that state participation and leadership on this local-substate
matter is very important to arriving at a successful resolution of this
Problem. The State office of Planning and Programming and the State
Crime Commission are logical participants.
I and other representatives of our Commission would very much like to
discuss this problem and its broader implications with you and request
an appointment of approximately thirty minutes at your earliest con-
venience.
I look forward to meeting with you, please let me know if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
(al C, tiwt0 up'k
Mary c. Neuhauser
ce: Ms. Susan Mickelson
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Independent Student Coalition \ . �•,
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Leadership Conference on Civil Rights.::'!,
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Association of Flight Attendants
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Cantor for Women Policy Studies
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Cmistlnn Feminists
- National Association of Independent
•Alliance of Women In Architecture
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Coalition of Black Trade Unionists
Professional Women's Clubs "'i
Amalgamated Most Cutters B Butcher Workmen
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-National Association for Physical Ed
of North America
Comislon Femenll Mexicana Nacional Inc •
..,of College Women.." , '. -R!"" 4
-American Academy of Psychoanalysis
-Common Cause,
-National Aesoclalion of School Psyc
-American Academy of Psychotherapists
-Communications Workers or America
"•National Association of Social Work
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-National Association of Student Per.
-American Anthropological Association
Communication - -
Administrators "' - I ; t '+
American Association for Affirmative Action
' -Consumer Federation of America.
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Austerity Measures
Divide sine's Cityin Default
SAGO, Me., Jan. 12 IAP)— On the 16th
day of IQvoters In this Maine city of
from a controversial re-evatuatlon In 1678
13,OD0 passed a property tax limit styled
inwhichsome Property doubled or tripled
after California's Preposition13.erty
in eaxssM valuation, limited local Prop
On the last day of Itis, Saco defaulted
tax revenue last year to $3 million. In
anafm111ioweren tax anticipation loan.
1978, It had been $3.6 million.
Residents were
Residents shocked. Officials
The ceiling, which can be lifted only
scrambled to pay the bills.
yr r another referendum, allows for
Few argue that the tax limitation dl-
en Inflation increase of zest 2 percent m
rectlY caused the default. But one year
1980 and each succeeding year..
later, residents are sharply divided over
the merits of the referendum and the d1.
Cuts [a Police Force
rection their city should take.
After the referendum was pawed, four
In the troubled Year scores of public
members were cut from the 28-personpo-
employees were dismissed, city and
lice department. Serious crime in the city
school programs suffered deep cuts and
rose almost 25 percent last year and van -
the City Council had almost a complete
dallsm, classified as a minor crime, shot
turnover of members.
up M percent, Chief Alberick Martin said.
Former City Councilor Robert Cas-
"Just to maintain patrol, we need an
sette, who led the tax revolt, blames oast
additional three people," Chief Martin
"mismanagement" for Saco's default,
said.
"It was certainly not the tax limitation,"
The most controversial cuts came in
Mr. Cassette said. Referring to City
the schools —"heart -wrenching cuts that
Hell's central, he added, "Thank God we
crippled our school system," said Mrs.
had put a limit on what they can do to
Roth, a mother of three. "There are par-
as."
ents who will look us in the eye and say,']
The school committee chairman. Glen
voted for the tax cap,' and look you In the
Roth, felt differently. "By clamp ng that
other eye and say, 'You're hurting my
tax cap on," she said, "it brntrgllt all the
child."'
underlying problems—mismanagement
The four public schools, with 1,650
and lack of revenue — to the surface"
pupils in kindergarten through eighth
more quickly. And, she added, the proht-
grade, lost 17 teachers. The private
bitten on raising taxes will make It
Thornton Academy, which serves as
harder now for the city to solve Its than.
Saco's high school and gets city funds,
cial problems.
dismissed'11 of Its 59 instructors.
The City Administrator, Curtis Tripp
The Schools dropped physical educa-
the third person to hold that fob In little
tion and interscholastic sports for sixth to
more than a year, had no blame to assign.
eighth graders and cut art lessons for all
"It's done, and my obJective new Is to
children from kindergarten to fifth
cure the problem," he said. On Tuesday
grade. At Thornton Academy, sane
Mr. Tripp signed an emergency 3200,000
course offerings were eliminated or re -
loan agreement to tide Savo over for two
duced, and the size of many classes grew
weeks and allow the city to pay Its em.
to more than 30 students, from 20 to 22
ployaee
.students.
The tax limitation, which stemmed
Thornton's headmaster, James Jort-
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berg, said that the worst period for the
schools would come in the 193142 school
year. The state's subsidy structure 1s
based on a two-year time lag, with Saco
spending well tinder the state average
per pupil in the current school year, the
system will lose a proportionate share In
state money, he said.
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Questionable Budgeting Practices
Found in Chicago City Government
By NATHANIWLSHEPPARDJr.
.st.u.twn.e..ra+nor
CHICAGO, Jan. 12 —The dlty govern-
ment has used some of the same flnanclal
practices that recently pushed the city's
school system to the brink of bankruptcy,
according to city officials and others
familiar with Its financial operations.
But the officials say that the city's $101
million budget deficit and eroded credit
rating do not present problems as severe
as those of the school system, which re.
quires the Infusion of at least =870 million
to restore it to solvency.
One reason, they said, In that while city
officials have manipulated the budget
over the years to make the city appear In
better financial shape than was actually
the ase, they never took risks as great as
those the school board took..
In addition, Mayor Jane M. Byrne
moved to end some of the disputed pray
flees soon after her election last spring
"She decided to come clean with the put
He, disclose the deficit and try to do some.
thing about It now rather then wait until
the next election, at which time people
would blame her for the problems," said
Dort Rose, a political consultant who ran
Mayor Byre's campaign.
Mayor's Austerity Budget
Mayor Byrne spomered an austerity
budget that necessitated reducing the
city payroll from 15,000 to 13,000 employ.
ees. Some city property, such as parking
garages, was sold, and the Mayor tacked
a surcharge onto the 1978 property tax to
be collected this year.
The city entered 1980 with a $21.2 mil-
lion operating deficit In its corporate fund
and an $80.2 million accumulated deficit
In Is Intragovemmental service revoly.
Ing accounts. The city budget Is $1.1 bll-
Ilon.
Until they were discovered about five
years ago by some aldermen opposed to
Mayor Richard J. Daley, the revolving
re
accounts were sect funds used to cover
for budget shortfalls In various city agen.
cies. The revolving funds' deficits were
never reflected In the city budget docu-
ments because the deficits were carried
over Into the following year and paid for
out of that year's budget Part of=
res•
son for this was that by law the city could
not Incur a deficit.
School bard officials used similar
methods, often raiding school programs
opay for spiraling operating costs. When
the program funds were nearly depleted,
the school bard would flat notes and
bonds.
Reachlag a Criab
The practice reached crisis proporilons
when the board had to resort to selling
notes to pay off previous notes — one of
the slon from the mractices ut
niccipal bond markresulted In Its et in
November.The bei
Hayor Daley, wdhomlMr. Rogse described
Its a "master budget manipulator."
In
'tD�y's bud et genius was his ability
pteblem programa to other
'gentles," he said. "Forexample, when
welfare costs began to cause emblems
for the city and the welfhre agenciccreditaes were
on the verge of losing thelr ation,
he got the responslbillty for welfare
transferred to the state."
deficits began with Daley and ractice of cotrti�
under Mayor Michael Bllandlc, . said
Leon Despnro, a former city couacllman
and now attorney for the council,
they would accumulate bltldam dell.
cita by postponing the Payment of bill; ,
he Bald. "At tint they were In the range
d It million to 00 million, Tben the
The deficits grew sharply last your
wMa the resolving and corporate fads
were raided to Pa the extra nets of
removing the t ty.s Itches now of ow that
buried the sled $72 million last year, according to
one former city official.
On Sept. 18, Standard A Poor's Corpo
silos downgraded the city's municipal
rating from AA W A -plus, citing reduction
In the corporate fund balance, growing
cash deficits In the revolving fund and
the use of nonrecurring revenue sources
t
operating expenditures.
The city still maintains a AA rating
with Moody's investors Service, another
major bond rating Service, but that rat.
Ing Is under review.
' We have asked the city to send a copy
of Its budget and to,ciarity for uta those
meuuresitplans oinstitute toprevents
reoccurrence of its financlsl difficulties
Including the large amounts of Inter mW
transfers that have occurred, , uta
Freda Ackerman, a Moody's spokesman.
"We also want mare clarlflatlon of the
city's Involvement In the school bard
rescue plan. So far we have only received
a verbal description and nothing In wrlt-
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Dlemiss d olBudget Dimctor
The information the rating service
wants may be delayed by. the latest con-
troversy for the city, Mayor Byrne's dls-
missal yesterday of Donald Halder, the
city budget director.
1n a statement last night, Mayor Byrne
said Mr. Raider's office bad supplied
poor information that led to "a serous
error in Phe city's 1078 tax levy which
could have resulted in a stable increase
inpre
property taxes." No specifics were
rters. A source close to Mr.
Halder sad rte had been cilssmissed be-
cause of disputa he had with the Mayor
over his
gbeing left out of Important a"
Pal
erIn addition to the city government,
there are eight entities, most with their
own taxing authority, that provide mu.
niclpal services in Chicago. But the city
government has always been the show.
Increase asepl"n rave�r �� to face
was as
to aft around this be resorted t budget�
dget
hustling," Mr. Rose saki. "All through
the 1970's the city operated at alas, but
the budget document never shorted a
deficit because of the bookkeeping tae.
tics. The bankers and the underwriters
were cOmpllcitous In overlooking the
Problems, because they knew It was to
their mutual advantage If Chicago was
kept looking as sound assold bars."
Afd PackarAppreved
GFIELD, III.. Jan. 12 (API
sent to Gov.
r today a ',
tmenctau enpppplea school system.
71)e le IetlOn puts Into effect an $875
million plan to save the nation's third.
largest school system from collapse. The
Senate and the Have annmvrA eM.,..v_
3150mllllon
last week,
create a five.
lee the schools'
VAde 5225 m1l.
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Volume 28
January 1980
ATTEnTlo
tononts and londlords
The Iowa City Housing Commission will meet January 30,1980 to hear
public discussion concerning Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances
of Iowa City, the Housing Code. The meeting will take place at 7:30
p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 410 E. Washington Street. Up-
dated copies of the Iowa City Housing Code are now available, free
of charge, from the Housing Division located on the lower level of the
Civic Center. Meetings of the Iowa City Housing Commission are
open 10 the public.
HOUSING ALLOCATION PLAN
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has released their Assisted.Housing
Allocation Plan for the coming year. The state has been divided into eightadvertising
areas, and the funds will be allocated under the Fat Share Plan. Iowa 'City is in the Non -
Metro Area "South East" which includes Appanoose, Benton, Davis,. Des Moines, Henry, Iowa,
Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Lucas, Mahaska, Monroe, Muscatine, Van Buren, Wapello,.
Washington and Wayne Counties.
Allocated to this area are the following units and programs:
a. 202/8 - This is a direct loan to qualified private non-profit organizations. The
Section 8 Program is "piggy -backed" to the Section 202 Program to provide rent subsidy
to the tenants.
70 units - Elderly.
b. FmHA 515/8 - This is a direct loan program for the construction of new housing and is
administered by the Farmer's Home Administration in rural areas. Section 8 is "piggy-
backed" with the Section 515 program. FmHA will select 20 units Elderly and 40 units
Family.
c. Section 8 Existing - a program used by Public Housing Agencies to provide rental
assistance in the private rental market. The city currently administers 384 units in
this program. 48 units Elderly and 13 units Family.
Cl. Moderate Rehab - This program is designed to upgrade marginally deteriorated buildings
that cannot qualify for Section 8 Existing program. After the structure is rehabili-
tated, funds are reserved to pay rental assistance in that structure for a 15 year
period. No funds are available to pay the cost of rehab.
20 units Elderly and 30 units Family.
e. Public Housing New. This program provides financing to a Public Housing Agency for
the development and construction of low-income housing projects. After completion,
they are owned and operated by the Public Housing Agency.
40 units Elderly and 61 units Family.
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Application to participate in the programs described may be submitted in response
to advertisements published by the HUD office.
A tentative schedule follows:
January 15, 1980 - Section 202/8
February 1, 1980 - Section 8 Existing Public Housing - New
March 1, 1980 - Section 8 Moderate Rehab
For further information call the HUD office: AC 515/284-4687.
PUBLIC HOUSING
A brief update on the status of the 68 units of Turnkey Public Housing currently
being considered in Iowa City. Final site approval has been requested for sites
that will contain 27 of these units. Developers will be requested to provide the
sites for the remaining 41 units. The contents cannot be made public until
advertisement for proposals. This could occur about mid-February. Watch for
future announcements.
STATISTICS
MINIMUM
HOUSING
BUILDING INSPECTION '
} i During December,
1979, 176 struc-
During the month of December, 1979,
tures were inspected containing 240
25 Building Permits, 22 Mechanical
dwelling units and 64 rooming units.
Permits, 11 Plumbing Permits, and
.In addition, 135
reinspections were
33 Electrical Permits have been is- '
conducted:- 831 dwelling units and
sued by'the 'City. The total Value
35 rooming units
were found to be
of all December construction in
- > in compliance'with the Minimum'Hous-
Iowa City is $1,042,682.
ing Code of Iowa
City.
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
j
During December, 1979,
22 units
were brought into the Section 8.
Program.
Total units, Section 8
= 368.
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'Date: December 21, 1979
To: City Council
From: City Manager & Director of Public Works C
Re: North Dodge Street Court Sewer Extension
Attached is a sketch of the North Dodge Street Court Area.
The six property owners on the left-hand side of the sheet have sanitary sewer
service from Dodge Street.
None of the other properties have sanitary sewer service. Bruce Glasgow, owning
0.78 acres has asked for sanitary sewer service.
There are three general ways in which sewer service would be provided of this
area.
1. The person wishing to have the sewer could pay for the entire sewer.
2. Special assessment to all benefited property owners.
3. City put up the front end money and collect tap on fees at a later
date.
In the fall of 1978 Public Works contacted the property owners who do not have
sanitary sewer service. All were against the project as a special assessment
with the exception of Bruce Glasgow.
During October of 1979 letters were received from Glasgow and Dickens approving
the project if it is done as a tap on fee project.
Under current City policy, sanitary sewer lines are allowed to develop in a
consecutive sequence to eliminate "leap -frogging" type developments. The
City's experience with waiving this policy has not been good. Recently the City
was involved in a law suit in which Wilbert Frantz leap -frogged ahead of Mace
Braverman's development behind K -Mart. Somehow the City got involved in putting
the sanitary sewer through Braverman's property before it was developed.
Although the court suit came out reasonably beneficial to the City, Public Works
would certainly recommend that we not get into the same predicament again.
If in Council's opinion, this area needs to be sewered we recommend a special
assessment. If Council feels that a special assessment is not an appropriate
means of financing this, Public Works would recommend that the area be allowed
to develop under the economic conditions of the private sector. When the
property owners work out conditions among themselves to the satisfaction of
each, the area will develop. This same condition applies throughout the
community in the development of land. Artificially imposing the City
financially in this situation serves no beneficial purpose for the citizens of
Iowa City.
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DALE: September 7, 1978
10: Neal Berlin and City Council
FROM: Gene Dietz, City Engineer
RE: North Dodge Street Court Sanitary Sewer Assessment
Just prior to the preparation of the FY79 Budget, Mr. Bruce Glasgow submitted a
letter to City Council requesting a special assessment to install sanitary sewer
to service the property adjacent to North Dodge Street Court. The project was
budgeted at an estimated cost of $12,000.
Because the Engineering Division was unaware of the exact needs and desires of
the potential service area of this proposed sewer, I sent a letter to all
possible property owners on April 3, 1976. In that letter I asked what type
of sanitary service the property owner has at present as well as their feelings
toward a special assessment to provide a new sanitary sewer. The attached sketch
represents the response I had to that letter. Although I have had this information
for some time, due to the nature of the types of response that I have had, I have
not made an effort to expedite the project.
The attached sketch is pretty much self-explanatory and would indicate that only
approximately 11% of the affected acreage is in favor of the project. The sketch
indicates the property owners name of record for each parcel of land and gives
an approximate acreage for each. Acreage is important to a project of this nature
since this -is the primary basis for spreading the cost of the project and deter-
mining benefit.
The approximate location of the existing trunk sewer that would potentially be
extended up to North Dodge Street Court is shown on the sketch. Since a route
for the proposed sewer has not been established as of yet, the need to assess
the cost to all these parcels is certainly debatable. For instance, a route
could be established that would service the Ruppert, Russell, Boughton, Dickens,
and Glasgow property without assessing any of the others shown on the sketch.
This of course would alleviate many objectors to the project with the main
exception of the Dickens family. Regardless of how the proposed sewer might be
installed, it would be necessary to go across the Dickens' property. This would
require both an easement as well as creating a benefit to the parcel. Since the
Dickens family is not in favor of the project, this could be a very large stumbling
block.
The sketch may be somewhat misleading since it represents the response from every-
one that could potentially be served by the sewer. However, the families of
Short, Hagan, Lawson, Bowman, Dockery and Graham currently have City sanitary
sewer service from Dodge Street. Some of the services are extremely long and
perhaps subject to problems but none the less they do have existing service and
this is probably the primary reason they object to the special assessment project.
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Me ultimate purpose of this menu is to obtain some direction on how to proceed,
if at all, with the project. Since it was always anticipated that the project
would be done with the use of a consultant, the workload of the Engineering
Division is not a factor. However, because of the potential objectors to the
project, it may be desirable to postpone the project indefinitely, A decision
one way or another would be desirable, since, an application has been made to
the Johnson County Health Department for a new septic system on a portion of
the Glasgow property,
At your direction, I would be happy to explain this information in more detail
at an informal session of City Council.
EAD/jp
Respectfully submitted
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if at all, with the project. Since it was always anticipated that the project
would be done with the use of a consultant, the workload of the Engineering
Division is not a factor. However, because of the potential objectors to the
project, it may be desirable to postpone the project indefinitely, A decision
one way or another would be desirable, since, an application has been made to
the Johnson County Health Department for a new septic system on a portion of
the Glasgow property,
At your direction, I would be happy to explain this information in more detail
at an informal session of City Council.
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Respectfully submitted
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER- 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 35&130D
September 21, 1978
Bruce Glasgow
834 N. Johnson
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: North Dodge Street Court Sanitary Sewer Assessment
Dear Mr. Glasgow:
Enclosed for your information is a copy of a memorandum that 1 sent
to City Council earlier this month. We have discussed this briefly
in the past and 1 believe the memo is fairly self-explanatory on
the status of the project.
The City Manager has suggested that I send you this copy of the
memo and ask you how you want to proceed. The City Council has
not made any decisions on a way to resolve it to date. Probably
the quickest way to get an answer would be to schedule a discussion
at an informal session of Council at which you could appear to
discuss the matter. If you agree, please .let me know and I'll ask
the City Manager to schedule it. If you have any additional
information that you think would be beneficial for the Council
members to review, perhaps you should put that down in a letter
along with the request to discuss it with them.
Sincerely,
G4"
Eugene A. Dietz
City Engineer
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cc: Neal Berlin
Dick Plastino
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Sept 28, 1978
Eugene Dietz
I City Engineer
City of Iowa City
I Iowa City, Iowa
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Re: North Dodge St /Sewer Extension:
Dear Mr. Meta:
I wish to thank you for the time spent looking over the problem of the
Sanitary Sewer Exetension from the existing City main in the valley
to Worth Dodge St. Court.
I beievetht we are in ageement that en the job
c0mPlete that
■illlbe twoa
aseparate sewerrextensions. whon the map Ishave shown theseas
Route #1 and Route #2 .
The advantages of Route #1 is that three or four homes could be connected on
tothis extension immediately. The route will be at its deepest point for the
entire area and could accomodate a considerable area in the future. The
route would not damage the Dickens property since the route is thru a gullet'
that is unbuildable now.
The advantages of Route �2 is that it would serve all of the Russell propertys
two existing homes and all the property that bordersNorth Dodge St. Court.
The other advantage is that Russell and Glasgow do not object to the sever
extension.
I would ask you and the City Council to prepare a sanitary sewer extension
plan, do the necessary notification and advertisement as required by law,
and set the seNer payment onoa tosthofaconstruction plus interest to the date
when a property
ewere
I also ask that the City Council meet with me in informal session to discuss
this problem.
Sincere
BrucGl
83h No. Johnso
IowaCity, Iowa
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