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Prepared by: Marian K. Karr, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5043
RESOLUTION NO. OS-308
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Dancing
Permit as provided bylaw is hereby granted to the following named person and at the
following described locations upon his/her filing an application, having endorsed thereon
the certificates of the proper city officials as to having complied with all regulations and
ordinances, having a valid beer, liquor, or wine license/permit, to wit:
Industry - 211 Iowa Avenue
Passed and approved this 21st day of ct er , 20~~.
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Prepared by: Marian K. Karr, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5043
RESOLUTION NO
08-309
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS
WHEREAS, the following firms and persons have made application and paid the mulct
tax required by law for the sale of cigarettes,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT: the applications be granted and the City Clerk is hereby directed to issue
a permit to the following named persons and firms to sell cigarettes:
Sauce - 108 E. College Street
Passed and approved this 21st day of October , 2008
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CITY OF IOWA CITY 5d1
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 14, 2008
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kevin O'Malley, Finance Director
RE: SENATE FILE 155
SF155 created a local government innovation fund to stimulate and encourage innovation in local government by
providing moneys for grants to assist with the implementation of local governance and revenue models.
To qualify for this funding, several cities must jointly cooperate to form a community wide area. A letter of intent
was filed proposing moving the annual city budget and any amendments, the annual financial report and the
annual street financial report to a web-based application.
The most significant benefits of the proposal include, but are not limited to, being able to utilize a single portal to
access the various reporting requirements, having a common look and feel to the various applications and the
ability to have numerous data fields pre-filled.
An application, with a November 1, 2008 due date, must include letters of commitment from the city councils of
the various supporting cities.
Saf155.DOC
Local Government Innovation Fund
Letter of Intent to Apply
September 10, 2008
The City Finance Committee and Department of Management jointly submit this letter of
intent to apply for a grant from the Local Government Innovation Fund. The City Finance
Committee, Iowa League of Cities, Iowa Association of Counties, The Iowa Department
of Management, Department of Transportation, the Offices of the Auditor of State and
Treasure, and the cities within Iowa intend to apply for a grant to develop a statewide
Internet based financial reporting system.
The application will address three categories. The financial system will eliminate
duplication of government administration (category 3) and will allow local governments
to provide reporting services more efficiently while eliminating duplicate reporting to
multiple agencies. The system will increase the reporting quality resulting in greater
value from the expenditure of local government resources (category 4). Lastly, the project
will also develop stronger state and local partnerships to provide increased quality and
efficiency (category 5).
The financial system will allow for the completion of annual road report, annual financial
report, and annual budget into an online web based system. All duplicate data between
the three reports will be populated by the system. Property valuations previously
distributed by county auditors to cities for computing property tax rates will be prefilled
into the budget. The budget and other reports will be available to residents on both a state
website and city website if one exists. The grant application will be used for training,
program development, programming, and implementation costs.
Co-applicants
City Finance Committee & Department of Management
Cindy Kendall, Chair, Steve Ford, City Budget Director
Department of Management
State Capitol Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
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Prepared by: Kevin O'Malley, Director of Finance, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240, 319-356-5053
RESOLUTION NO. 08-310
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF COMMITMENT TO THE CITY
FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A
WEB-BASED APPLICATION FOR REPORTING AS OUTLINED IN SENATE
FILE 155.
WHEREAS, the State of Iowa City Finance Committee has determined a need for astate-wide
Internet reporting system for cities; and
WHEREAS, SF 155 created a local government innovation fund to stimulate and encourage
local government by providing moneys for grants to assist in the implementation of local
governance and revenue models; and
WHEREAS, the City Finance Committee and Department of Management have jointly
submitted a letter of intent to the Local Government Innovation Fund proposing an Internet
reporting system for cities; and
WHEREAS, the City Finance Committee must include with its grant application letters of intent
from various-sized cities indicating their willingness to participate in the implementation of such
a program;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Iowa City commits to participate (contingent
upon receipt of grant funding) in the planning, design, and testing of a web-based application
for reporting, and hereby authorizes its Mayor to execute and submit its letter of commitment to
the City Finance Committee.
Passed and approved this 21st day of
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08-310
It was moved by Wright and seconded by Champion the Resolution be
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Prepared by: Sarah Okerlund, Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5149
RESOLUTION NO. 08-311
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INTERCONNECT [STP-A-3715(631)--86-52] PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for construction of the
Traffic Signal Interconnect [STP-A-3715(631)--86-52], as included in a contract between the City of
Iowa City and KWS, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa, dated November 21, 2006, be accepted; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report and the performance and payment bond has been filed in the
City Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, the final contract price is $374,797.52.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT said improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
Passed and approved this 21st day of oct
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Prepared by: Sarah Okerlund, Engineering, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5149
RESOLUTION NO. 08-312
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE OLD HIGHWAY 218 WATER
MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for construction of the Old
Highway 218 Water Main Extension Project, as included in a contract between the City of Iowa
City and Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. of Dubuque, Iowa dated October 25, 2007, be accepted; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report and the performance and payment bond has been filed in the
City Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, the final contract price is $441,441.08.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT said improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
Passed and approved this 21st day of
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adopted, and upon roll call there were:
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Prepared by: Sarah Okerlund, Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5149
RESOLUTION NO. 08-313
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD EXTENSION - WILLOW CREEK TO OLD HIGHWAY 218
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for construction of the
Mormon Trek Boulevard Extension-Willow Creek to Old Highway 218, as included in a contract
between the City of Iowa City and Iowa Bridge and Culvert, L.C. of Washington, Iowa, dated
February 13, 2006, be accepted; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report and the performance and payment bond has been filed in the
City Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, the final contract price is $3,607,765.28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT said improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
Passed and approved this 21st day of
ATTEST:
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adopted, and upon roll call there were:
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Prepared by: Sarah Walz, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5239
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLU ION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE THE
CENTRAL (STRICT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Iowa ity Comprehensive Plan, consisting of specific District components,
serves as a land use a d planning policy guide setting forth a vision, goals and`objectives for
future development or r evelopment throughout the city and for preserving`waluable assets
already present within es blished neighborhoods and by providing notifiEbtion to the public
regarding intended uses o nd; and
WHEREAS, the goals and obctives included in the Central Distri~ Plan were developed with
significant public input gathered;through aseries of public work~°~iops and focus group sessions
that took place over the course twelve months; and ,,~~°
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WHEREAS, the Central District Plan establishes a set of anning principles, goals and
objectives, and plan maps that relate specifically to the istory and existing conditions of the
Central District and establish a visiori~for the future of a neighborhoods and commercial areas
within the district; and ,A
WHEREAS, the Central District Plan sets forth a planning principles, goals, objectives, and
plan maps for housing and neighborhood u y of life, transportation and streets, parks and
open space, and commercial areas that wi erve as a framework to guide future public and
private investment in a manner that will b it citizens living or working in the Central District as
well as citizens in Iowa City as a whole; nd
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoni
has recommended that it be includ
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT R
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The Iowa City Com
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to include the Central District Plan.
Plan is hereby a
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has reviewed the Central District Plan and
I part of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan.
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
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Prepared by: Sarah Walz, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5239
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TO
INCLUDE THE CENTRAL DISTRICT PLAN AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ON
EPTEMBER 18, 2008.
WHEREA ,the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, consisting of specific District
components, ewes as a land-use planning guid by outlining the location of particular
land uses throu hout the City, and also provide notification to the public regarding
intended uses of nd; and
WHEREAS, the goals nd objectives inclu din the Central District Plan were
developed with significa t public input gat ered through a series of public workshops
and focus group sessions hat took plac over the source of twelve months; and
WHEREAS, the Central Distr t Plan a tablishes a set of planning principles and plan
maps that relate specifically to e hi ory and existing conditions of the Central District,
the boundaries of which are defi ed n the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Central District P sets forth the planning principles and plan maps for
land use, parks and open space bike facilities, and commercial areas that will serve as
a framework to guide future de lopm t decisions in a manner that will benefit citizens
living or working in the Centra istrict a well as citizens in Iowa City as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Planning a Zoning Com fission has reviewed the Central District Plan
and has recommended tha it be included as n integral part of the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, B IT RESOLVED BY TH CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, TH T:
The Iowa City Compr ensive Plan is hereby amend to include the Central District
Plan as dated Octob r ?, 2008.
Passed and appr ed this day of , 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Approved by:
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City Attorney's Office
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Prepared by: Sarah Walz, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5239
RESOLUTION NO. 08-~1~+
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TO INCLUDE THE CENTRAL DISTRICT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, consisting of specific District components,
serves as a land use and planning policy guide setting forth a vision, goals and objectives for
future development or redevelopment throughout the city and for preserving valuable assets
already present within established neighborhoods and by providing notification to the public
regarding intended uses of land; and
WHEREAS, the goals and objectives included in the Central District Plan were developed with
significant public input gathered through a series of public workshops and focus group sessions
that took place over the course of twelve months; and
WHEREAS, the Central District Plan establishes a set of planning principles, goals and
objectives, and plan maps that relate specifically to the history and existing conditions of the
Central District and establish a vision for the future of the neighborhoods and commercial areas
within the district; and
WHEREAS, the Central District Plan sets forth the planning principles, goals, objectives, and
plan maps for housing and neighborhood quality of life, transportation and streets, parks and
open space, and commercial areas that will serve as a framework to guide future public and
private investment in a manner that will benefit citizens living or working in the Central District as
well as citizens in Iowa City as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the Central District Plan and
has recommended that it be included as an integral part of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to include the Central District Plan.
Passed and approved this 21st day of October , 2008.
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Resolution No. 08-314
Page 2
It was moved by Wilburn and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
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the Resolution be
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Prepared by: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 08-315
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN OF SLUMBERLAND
FURNITURE, PEPPERWOOD PLAZA.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Southgate Development ("Southgate"), has filed an application for
design approval of the exterior design for a new entrance and front facade for Slumberland
Furniture and for a portion of the commercial mall space adjacent to it at Pepperwood Plaza,
hereinafter "Project"; and.
WHEREAS, said application and final plans dated October 15, 2008 are on file in the Housing and
Inspection Services Department; and
WHEREAS, given that the Project consists of a change in the exterior design on a parcel of land
that is part of the agreement between the owners and the City of Iowa City for tax Increment
Financing and is subject to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article C entitled "Design Review" of the City Code
requiring the Design Review Committee to review and make a recommendation to the City
Council regarding the design of the project; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2004, the staff Design Review Committee approved Southgate's
application for exterior improvements at Pepperwood Plaza. Such approval and the plans
approved are on file in the Housing and Inspection Services Department; and
WHEREAS, the design review application for the Project and final plans dated October 15, 2008,
have been reviewed by the Design Review Committee and, after a consensus vote, the
Committee has determined that, although the design on its own has many good elements, it
represents a significant shift from the design concept and elevations adopted by City Council with
the original TIF agreement and the design approved by the Design Review Committee in 2004, in
terms of building materials, color scheme and required architectural interest from Highway 6; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds compelling the desire of Southgate's tenant, Slumberland, to
begin construction of the proposed design as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, Southgate has agreed to cooperate with the City in amending the TIF agreement to
adopt a new design plan for Peppervvood Plaza and clarify the design criteria to be used in
evaluating future applications; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does not intend to approve future applications for design of the
exterior at Pepperwood Plaza until the TIF agreement has been amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
1. The design of the exterior for Slumberland Furniture and a portion of the commercial mall
space adjacent to it at Pepperwood Plaza is approved.
2. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa are hereby authorized and directed
to certify this resolution; and
3. Upon this approval, necessary permits may be issued for the project upon full compliance
with all applicable codes and ordinances.
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Resolution No. 08-315
Page 2
Passed and approved this 21st day of October , 20 08
ATTEST:
CIT RK
Annen\forms\resexterior Design of slumberland.doc
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Resolution No. 08-315
Page 3
It was moved by Correia and seconded by Cha~ion the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Bailey
g Champion
x Correia
~ Hayek
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X O'Donnell
g Wilburn
x Wright
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Prepared by Jann Ream, Code Enforcement Assistant, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DENYING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN OF SLUMBERLAND
FURNITURE, PEPPERWOOD PLAZA
WHEREAS, the appl ant, Southgate Development, has filed an application for
design approval of the xterior design for a new entrance and front f ade for
Slumberland Furniture a d for a portion of the commercial mall spa adjacent to
it at Pepperwood Plaza, h reinafter "Project;" and
WHEREAS, given that the p ject consists of a change in th exterior design on
a parcel of land that is part of greement between the own rs and the City of
Iowa City for Tax Increment Fin ncing and is subject to tle 14, Chapter 3,
Article C entitled "Design Revie " of the City Code re firing the Design Review
Committee to review and make a ecommendation the City Council regarding
the design of the project; and
WHEREAS, the design review applic tip
October 15, 2008, a copy of which are
Services Department, have been revie~r
and, after a consensus vote, the Comm
design on its own has many good ele ~
the design concept and elevations oK
for~ie project and final plans dated
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. in the Housing and Inspection
y the Design Review Committee
has determined that, although the
it represents a significant shift from
agreement in terms of building m rials, co
interest from Highway 6; and
y City Council with the original TIF
~r scheme and required architectural
WHEREAS, the design of th project with the ab ve stated conditions is found
not to conform with all of th previous City Counci pproved requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, B IT RESOLVED BY THE CI Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOW HAT:
1. The design o the exterior for Slumberland Furnitu a and a portion of the
commercial all space adjacent to it at Pepperwoo Plaza be denied
unless Cit Council approves the design as a substit to for the original
design c ncept;
2. The~ayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa a1~e hereby
aut razed and directed to certify this resolution; and
3. l~on this approval, necessary permits may be issued for the roject upon
hall compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
Passed and approved this day of 2008
MAYOR
Prepared by Jann Ream, Code Enforcement Assistant, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
ATTEST.
CITY CLERK
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affecting the validity of the Agreement or the Developer's ability to perform its
obligations under this Agreement.
(e) The Developer will cause the Minimum Improvements to be constructed in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Urban Renewal Plan and all local, State
and federal laws and regulations.
(f) The Developer will use their best efforts to obtain, or cause to be obtained, in
a timely manner, all required permits, licenses and approvals, and will meet, in a timely
manner, all requirements of all applicable local, State, and federal laws and regulations
which must be obtained or met in connection with the Project.
(g) The Developer has not received any notice from any local, State or federal
official that the activities of the Developer with respect to the Development Property may
or will be in violation of any environmental law or regulation. The Developer is not
currently aware of any State or federal claim filed or planned to be filed by any party
relating to any violation of any local, State or federal environmental law, regulation or
review procedure applicable to the Development Property, and the Developer is not
currently aware of any violation of any local, State or federal environmental law,
regulation or review procedure which would give any person a valid claim under any
State or federal environmental statute with respect thereto.
(h) The Developer will cooperate fully with the City in resolution of any traffic,
parking, and trash removal or public safety problems that may arise in connection with
the conctn~ctinn and [)p"eratinn nfthe l~Iinirni~;m Impmyementg_
(i) The Developer would not undertake its obligations under this Agreement
without the payment by the City of the Economic Development Grants being made to the
Developer pursuant to this Agreement.
ARTICLE III. DEVELOPMENT AND OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENT
Section 3.1. Minimum Improvements.
The Developer agrees to complete Minimum Improvements generally consisting of
improvements to f ve tracts of commercially zoned properties and related streetscape
elements on the Development Property, all as more fully desczibed or~E~xhibit B hereto.
The construction of the Minimum Improvements must increase the assessed value of the
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Development Property by at least 15% over the assessed value on January 1, 2003, as of
January 1, 2005.
The Developer shall submit all exterior changes or new construction requiring a
building permit for review and approval by the City Staff Design Review committee.
Pursuant to this Development Agreement, the Developer shall submit a site plan for
approval by the City Manager, or his/her designee, which provides landscaping and which
defines the entryways and other related drive-through traffic patterns through the use of
landscaping and other appropriate streetscape elements.
The staff design committee will review the project using the criteria of Chapter 4,
Article E. Design Review of the Unified Development Code, City of Iowa City within
seven (7) working days of receipt of the design plans by the Director of Planning &
Community Development. Additional criteria specific to this project includes, but is not
limited to:
1) Pedestrian walkways should, to the extent possible, be separated from vehicular traffic
through the use of trees, landscaping, raised curbs, and decorative pavers.
2} All parking islands should be curbed and landscaped with vegetation.
3) The presence of the building should be strengthened so that it is mare visible from
Highway 6 through the use of color, contrast or other architectural elements.
4) The use of color, materials, mass, signage, lighting and other architectural features
should enhance the retaiUcommercial environment and result in a more vibrant and
visually attractive development.
5) Awnings and signage should be integrated into the overall design concept.
6} All vertical {roofl extensions and sign panels should have a finished appearance from
all sides.
7) Materials used within five feet, measured vertically from grade, should be durable and
resistant to damage. Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems (EIFS} is not recommended.
Any proposed new construction on the Development Property shall be subject to
approval by the Design Review committee before the issuance of any building permit.
Section 3.2. Certificate of Completion.
Upon written request of the Developer after issuance of an occupancy permit for the
Minimum Improvements, the City will furnish the Developer with a Certificate of
Completion for such portion in recordable form, in substantially the form set forth in
Exhibit C attached hereto. Such Certificate of Completion shall be a~ conclusive
determination of satisfactory termination of the covenants and conditions of this
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EXHIBIT B
MINIMUM IMPROVEMENTS
The Minimum Improvements shall consist of the construction of improvements to
the existing five tracts of commercially zoned properties and related street and pedestrian
improvements within the Development Property as defined in Exhibit A. Said Minimum
Improvements, as generally referenced by the site plan dated August 4, 2003, and
attached hereto, are subject to applicable perms n pprovals. These improvements
shad include, but not be limited to, clear pedestrian access from the north/south and
east/west entry points that allow a physical separation between pedestrian and auto traffic,
a pedestrian access on the south of the Development Property providing access to Cross
Park Avenue and a bus shelter and related improvements to facilitate a bus route through
the Development Property. Said Minimum Improvements must result in an increase in
actual assessed value of the Development Property of at least fifteen (1 S) percent as of the
first year for which an Economic Development Grant is received, together with any new
construction located on the Development Property.
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MEMORANDUM
To: City Council
From: Staff Design Review Committee
Date: 10/21 /2008
Re: Design Review of Pepperwood Plaza / Slumberland
We would like to provide some history and context to the Design Review Committee's
recommendation on your agenda this evening for the proposed fagade redesign at Pepperwood
Plaza. In 2003, The City entered into a TIF agreement with Southgate Development Company for
the redevelopment of Pepperwood Plaza. As a condition of that agreement, the Developer
agreed that the Staff Design Review Committee (SDRC) would review the design of the project
using the criteria of the Design Review chapter of City Code plus some additional criteria
specifically delineated in the agreement. In relevant part, these approval criteria include the
following:
3) The presence of the building should be strengthened so that it is more visible from
Highway 6 through the use of color, contrast or other architectural elements.
4) The use of color, materials, mass, signage, lighting, and other architectural features
should enhance the retail/commercial environment and result in a more vibrant and
visually attractive development.
5) Awnings and signage should be integrated into the overall design concept.
7) Materials used within five feet, measured vertically from grade, should be durable and
resistant to damage. Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) is not recommended.
An exhibit was attached to the agreement showing a proposed site plan and conceptual building
elevations that met these criteria. The agreement specified that any new construction on the
property was subject to approval by the SDRC before the issuance of any building permit.
In the fall of 2004, Southgate Development submitted an application for a building permit to
implement the proposed building and site improvements according to the TIF agreement. These
proposed building elevations and a design plan were submitted to the SDRC for review. The
architects for the developer presented a large color rendering of the design plan as well as drawn
elevations. After a few revisions, the committee approved the presented design and a building
permit was issued in December of 2004 for the new exterior elevations. The approved elevations
that were submitted with the building permit and the original approval letter are attached. Although
the actual approved elevations did not exactly match the original concept elevations of the TIF
agreement, SDRC felt that the substitutions and changes still met the spirit of the original design
concept. For instance the red, blue and purple pylons were substituted for the red, blue and
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purple focus walls of the original plan. Both plans specified the same materials and colors: metal
panels, glass canopies, concrete walls and columns and bright primary colors. These elements
were presented as a means of meeting the criteria to strengthen the presence of the building so
that it is more visible from Highway 6 through the use of color, contrast and other architectural
elements.
In August of 2008, a proposed new entrance for Slumberland was presented to SDRC for review.
The proposed landscape block planters were proposed as a substitute for the colored pylons. The
new entrance would consist primarily of EIFS, which is a type of stucco. The color of the EFIS
would be a sandstone/burgundy earth tone. While the colored focus walls of the original concept
plan and then, subsequently, the brightly colored pylons met the approval criteria of the original
TIF, SDRC does not feel that the earth tone EIFS and the low profile planters are consistent with
the original design plan and approval criteria adopted with the TIF agreement. In addition, the
newly proposed facade is a significant departure from the color scheme and buildings materials
used on the rest of the building. Any new exterior design is required to meet the general Design
Review guidelines that state the evaluation of the design should be based on the project's
relationship to and compatibility with the defining characteristics of the building and in this case
the approved TIF agreement. SDRC does not feel that the proposed color (earth tone
burgundy/sandstone) and building materials (EIFS and landscaping block) are consistent with the
rest of the building which consists of metal panels, concrete and glass and the use of bright red
as an accent color.
While the SDRC feels that the proposed changes to the Slumberland have some merit and will
provide a more clearly defined entrance for the business, we did not have the authority to
substitute this new design scheme for what the City Council approved with the TIF agreement and
what was approved with the building permit in 2004 for which a certificate of completion was
issued under the TIF agreement. Therefore, the, SDRC has submitted a recommendation for
denial. It is our understanding that the Council could take one of the following actions at your
meeting tonight:
1. Approve the resolution for denial, which would require the developer to go back to the
drawing board and redesign.
2. Find that, contrary to the recommendation of the SDRC, the proposed changes to the
building are consistent with the original TIF agreement and the design of the development
approved in 2004 and make a motion to adopt an alternative resolution to approve the
design as proposed; or
3. Defer the resolution and send the proposed design to the Economic Development
Committee to consider amending the original TIF agreement and adopting a new design
plan for this building.
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17 September 2004
Terri Morrow and Glenn Siders
Southgate Development Company
755 Mormon Trek Boulevard
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Eric Hendrickson and Brad Thomason
Shive-Hattery, Inc.
2834 Nouthgate Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Dear Ms. Morrow and Mssrs. Siders, Hendrickson and Thomason:
Your application for the exterior improvements at Peppen~vood Plaza has been approved by Staff
Design Review Committee.
We find that the design of the exterior improvements, the consistency and repetition of site
improvements across the entire tract, the landscaping, signs and other physical elements will
meet the objectives stated within the Agreement for Private Redevelopment, which was signed by
Southgate Development Company and the City of Iowa City.
Our approval is based on our understanding that there will be:
1) an amenity area at the west end of the building, with a seating area and plantings; and
2} the concrete will be either textured or painted with a pattern that mimics the pylons and a
composition that is consistent with pedestrian crossings, at the focal point where the two
wings of the building meet.
If you have questions about this decision, please contact Jann Ream at 356-5120.
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Prepared by: Sarah Holecek, 1St Asst. City Atty., 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO
08-316
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR WALKWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND FUTURE
LICENSE UPON A PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED AT 210 SOUTH
DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City (City) currently owns a pedestrian access easement through
the interior of the Sheraton Hotel building that is approximately twenty-five feet (25') wide and
open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week (24/7), as well as an exterior pedestrian access
easement along the western wall of the building that is approximately twelve and one-half feet
(12.5') wide; and
WHEREAS, RBD Iowa City LLC, ("RBD") current owner of the Sheraton Hotel building, located at
210 South Dubuque Street, wishes to expand and enhance the hotel lobby as well as provide
better security and climate control in the building; and
WHEREAS, RBD has requested that CITY issue a license on a portion of the interior pedestrian
access easement so that they are able to occupy 13' of the interior easement and restrict access
over the entire interior easement between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, in exchange for this license on the interior easement, the Sheraton has agreed to pay
50% of the costs of improving the exterior pedestrian access easement that currently runs along
the west side of its building; and
WHEREAS, said improvement to the west exterior easement area shall include additional lighting,
architectural features, way-finding signage and public art, which will enhance its attractiveness
and public safety, and therefore said Agreement and license is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, that:
1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the attached Agreement for Walkway
Improvements and Future License regarding the interior and exterior pedestrian access
easements located at 210 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor and City Clerk are
further authorized and directed to execute the license for the interior easement and any other
documentation required under the terms of the Agreement upon direction of the City Attorney.
2. The City Clerk is directed to certify a copy of this resolution with the attached Agreement and
to be recorded at RBD's expense. Upon execution of the license under the terms of the
Agreement, the City Clerk is directed to record same at RBD's expense.
and appro ed th' 21st day of October , 2008.
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MAYOR ~ ,~ e CLERK
s urrlc~~d _I~
Resolution No. 08-316
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It was moved by 0' Donnell and seconded by Champion the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
_~ Bailey
x Champion
x Correia
g Hayek
~- O'Donnell
x Wilburn
g Wright
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Prep'd by: Sarah E. Holecek, First Asst. City Atty., 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 356-5030
AGREEMENT FOR WALKWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND FUTURE LICENSE UPON
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENT
This Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between RBD Iowa City LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company, (hereinafter "RBD" and/or "Owner") and the City
of Iowa City, an Iowa municipal corporation ("City").
WHEREAS, RBD is the current owner of the Sheraton. Hotel located at 210
Dubuque Street in downtown Iowa City, Iowa (the "Hotel"); and
WHEREAS, in order to provide public pedestrian access between the Pedestrian
Mall and Dubuque Street, there exists a certain Pedestrian Access Easement Agreement
dated December 12, 1983, which is recorded at Book 726, Page 174, in the Recorder's
Office of Johnson County, Iowa (the "Easement Agreement"), that grants the City (i) an
interior pedestrian access easement through the interior of the Hotel that is
approximately twenty-five feet (25') wide and is open twenty-four hours a day, seven
days a week (24/7) (the "Interior Easement") and (ii) an exterior public pedestrian
access easement along the western wall of the Hotel that is approximately twelve and
one-half feet (12.5') wide and is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
(24/7) (the "Exterior Easement"); and
WHEREAS, RBD desires to make certain improvements to the Hotel, including
but not limited to the expansion and enhancement of the lobby and the improvement of
security and climate control (collectively, the "Improvements"), and to that end,
requests that the City agree to issue a revocable license (the "License') which allows the
Hotel to occupy a portion of the Interior Easement, effectively reduces the width of the
Interior Easement from its present width to approximately twelve feet (12') and allows
the Hotel to close access through the Interior Easement between the hours of 11:00 p.m.
and 6:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, in exchange for the City's agreement to issue the License, Owner
will make the Improvements to the Hotel, including but not limited to the area of the
Interior Easement that is subject to the License, and participate with the City in the
design of improvements to the Exterior Easement and fund, along with the City, a
portion of the cost of making such improvements to the Exterior Easement; and
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement desire to memorialize their agreement
regarding their respective responsibilities and duties for the design and construction of
the improvements to the Exterior Easement and the issuance of the License.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN, IT IS AGREED AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Licensing of Portion of Interior Easement. Upon substantial completion of the
improvements to the Exterior Easement as set forth in Section 3 hereof, the City
will issue the License. The License shall be in the form as set forth on Exhibit
"A", "License Agreement", attached hereto and incorporated herein. Except as
set forth in this Agreement, the City will retain all other rights and interest in the
Interior Easement per the terms set forth in the Easement Agreement. For the
purposes of this Agreement, "substantial completion' shall mean that the
improvements to the Exterior Easement are sufficiently completed such that they
can be used by the public for their intended purpose without compromising
public access or safety.
2. Authority to Temporarily Occupy Interior Easement Prior to Execution of
License: Upon the execution of this Agreement by the parties, Owner may
temporarily utilize the portion of the Interior Easement to be occupied by the
Hotel pursuant to the License for the purposes of commencing the
Improvements; provided, however, that in the event improvements to the
Exterior Easement are not substantially completed in accordance with Section 3
herein, the City shall have the right to enforce all of its rights to the Interior
Easement as provided in the Easement Agreement, including, but not limited
to, the right to require Owner to remove any and all improvements within the
Interior Easement that, in the City's sole determination, interfere with those
rights, and the City may reoccupy the portion of the Interior Easement
temporarily occupied by Owner. Should the City exercise its rights under the
Easement Agreement by reason of Owner's failure to substantially complete the
improvements to the Exterior Easement in accordance with Section 3, the costs of
removing any and all improvements within the Interior Easement shall be the
sole responsibility of and borne by Owner. During the period of temporary
occupancy, Owner agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless
against any and all claims for bodily injury, death or property damage arising out
of its actions and those of its contractors, subcontractors, agents, employees and
assigns arising out of Owner's use and occupancy of the portion of the Interior
Easement subject to the License.
3. Design, Construction and Cost Sharing of Improvements to and Public Art for
Exterior Easement. The parties shall reasonably and in good faith cooperate,
participate and agree to the design for the improvements to the Exterior
Easement, which improvements shall include lighting, architectural features to
emphasize the walkway, way-finding signage and public art (the "Exterior
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Easement Improvements"), within ninety (90) days from the date Owner first
submits proposed design plans for said improvements. The final Exterior
Easement Improvements plan shall be approved by the City Council as well as
any other City agency whose approval may be required prior to the issuance of a
building permit and/ or commencement of construction of the Exterior Easement
Improvements. The City Council shall approve the final plans and specifications
for said Exterior Easement Improvements and advertise the final approved plan
and specifications (the "Exterior Easement Improvements Plari') for public bid as
required by Iowa Code Chapter 26. After acquisition and opening of bids, the
parties shall agree to a budget for the construction of the Exterior Easement
Improvements Plan, including but not limited to design costs (the "Approved
Budget"). The City Manager, or designee, shall approve all change orders, if
necessary, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The
parties agree to each pay fifty percent (50%) of the Approved Budget. The
parties further agree to cooperate together in good faith to complete the Exterior
Easement Improvements Plan as soon as is reasonably possible following the
date of this Agreement but in no event later than eighteen (18) months following
the date hereof (the "Outside Completion Date'), subject only to weather delays
or other conditions or events not reasonably foreseen or within the control of the
parties that may cause the date of completion to be extended beyond the Outside
Completion Date. Owner shall have the right in its discretion to complete the
Exterior Easement Improvements Plan in accordance with the Approved Budget,
and upon substantial completion thereof as defined in Section 1 of this
Agreement, the City shall execute the License.
4. Miscellaneous.
A. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind the
successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto.
B. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating or
granting rights to any third party which is not a signatory to this Agreement.
C. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes all prior or contemporaneous written or oral communications,
understandings and agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof. It is
expressly understood and agreed that this Agreement may not be altered,
amended, modified or otherwise changed in any respect except in writing duly
executed by authorized representatives of each of the parties.
D. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Iowa.
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Dated this ~~ day of October 2008.
RBD IOWA CITY LLC.
a Delaware limited liability company
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
By: RBD IOWA CITY HOLDINGS LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company, its
Sole Member
By: DIG Iowa City LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company, its Manager
By:
. Bailey, Mayor
Attest: ~ ~- ~ ~ -
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
By: ~ ~ ~
Jo A Belden, President
CITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF IOWA )
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JOHNSON COUNTY )
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On this al day of October, 2008, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for the above-named county and state, personally appeared Regenia D. Bailey and
Marian K. Karr, to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that they
are the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, executing the
within and foregoing instrument; that the seal attached thereto is the seal of said
corporation by authority of its City Council; and that the said Mayor and City Clerk
acknowledged the execution of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said
corporation, by it and by them voluntarily executed.
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My Commission Expires State Of Iowa
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RBD IOWA CITY LLC. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF TENNESSEE )
)ss:
COUNTY OF SHELBY )
On this ~. ~ day of October, 2008, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for the above-named county and state, personally appeared John A. Belden, to me
personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that he is the President of RBD
IOWA CITY LLC., executing the within and foregoing instrument by authority of RBD
IOWA CITY LLC and that the said John A. Belden acknowledged the execution of said
instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company, by it and
by him voluntarily executed.
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Doc ID: 021716130007 Type: QE
Kind: AGREEMENT
Recorded: !2/30/2009 at 10:57:28 AM
Fee Amt: $39.00 Paae i of 7
Johnson County Iowa
Kim Painter County Recorder
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STATE OF IOWA )
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COUNTY OF JOHNSON )
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
On the 21St day of October, 2008, Exhibit A was approved by Resolution 08-316, and previously
recorded unsigned in Book 4360, Pages 382-395 on October 24, 2008.
I, Marian K. Karr, City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby state that the attached
Exhibit A is now fully executed for recording.
Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this 28th day of December 2009.
Maria ~K. Karr
City Clerk
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CORPORgrE $~qL
EXHIBIT " A"
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPNO~ITY IOWA AND RBDTIOWA CCTiY LLC
EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IO
This Agreement ("Agreement"} is entered into between RBD Iowa City LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company, (hereinafter)"RBD" and/or "Owner") and the City
of Iowa City, an Iowa municipal cvrporahon (C ty ).
WHEREAS, RBD is the current owner of the Sheraton Hotel located at 210
Dubuque Street in downtown Iowa City, Iowa (the "Hotel"); and
yVl-IEREAS, in order to provide publicin PedestrianCAcceseEasement Agreemeant
Mall and Dubuque Street, there exists a certa
dated December 12, 1983, which is recorded at Boe~ment'Pa that7grants the Cityr(i) an
Office of Johnson County, Iowa (the Easement Agr )
interior pedestrian access easement ~' nd is o enitwenty-four hoursia day seven
approximately twenty-five feet (25) wide p
days a week (24/~ (the "Interior Easement") and (ii) an exterior public pedestrian
access easement along the western wall of the Hourl h urssa day,xse enld~ela week
one-half feet (12.5') wide and is open twenty
(24/7) (the Exterior Easement"); and
" ake certain improvements to the Hotel, including
WHEREAS, RBD desires to m
but not limited to the expansion and enhancement Imthroloements")t and to thate end,
security and climate control (collectively, the p
requests that the City agree to issue a rev~cule liaensoe toionr ofpthe InterioreEasement,
Agreement which allows the Hotel to py p
effectively reduces the width of the Interle Hotel to close a ess~through the Interioor
approximately twelve feet (12') and allows th
Easement between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, the parties to this tr$r a d dutiesi underna license agreement forlthe
regarding their respective responslbil
temporary use of a portion of the Interior Easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF H R N~ITA S CAOGREEDN AS
CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES CONTAINED
FOLLOWS:
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1. The City hereby issues a temporary license for a portion of the Interior Easement,
thereby effectively reducing the width of the remaining easement area to
approximately twelve feet (12'}, as depicted on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
incorporated herein (the "Licensed Interior Easement"). This license also alters
the Owner's obligation to provide pedestrian access through the Interior
Easement on atwenty-four hour, seven days a week (24/7} basis and allows the
Owner to control access aver the entire Interior Easement between the hours of
11 p.m. and 6 a.m., seven days a week. The City hereby retains all other rights
and interest in the Interior Easement as per the terms set forth in the Easement
Agreement. The Parties expressly agree and acknowledge that this License
Agreement shall not, by operation of the doctrine of merger or any other theory,
permanently reduce or alter the City's rights and interests in the Interior
Easement as set forth in the Easement Agreement.
2. Notwithstanding the above, the Owner agrees to cease and desist its use,
occupancy and control over any portion or all of the Licensed Interior Easement
and to remove any and all improvements, obstructions or debris from the
Licensed Interior Easement upon the occurrence of any one of the following
events and the determination by the City that, as a result thereof, the License
shall be revoked in whole or in part:
a. Owner or any successor undertakes a major redevelopment of the Hotel,
whether or not such major redevelopment is at the Ownefs sole discretion or
the result of the damage or destruction of the Hotel by fire, explosion, act of
God, or public enemy; for the purposes of this Agreement, "major
redevelopment" shall mean a project in which all or substantially all of the
existing Hotel is demolished and re-built over a consecutive three (3) year
period from the time the first building permit is issued. For the purposes of
this Agreement, "substantially all of the existing hotel" shall mean the
demolition and rebuilding of seventy-five percent (75°~) yr more of the
existing physical structures at the time the first building permit is issued; or
b. Owner or any successor decides in its sole discretion to convert the use of the
Hotel to any principal use other than a hotel.
In the event that any of the events described in paragraph 2 a. or b of this
Agreement occur and the City determines that, as a result thereof, the License
shall be revoked, in whole or in part, the City shall notify the Owner of such
determination and the Owner shall be required to remove any and all
improvements, obstructions or debris within the Licensed Interior Easement that,
in the City's sole determination, interfere with the City's rights under the
Easement Agreement anal the License (in the event the License is revoked in part
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and not in whole). If Owner fails to remove any and all improvements,
obstructions or debris from the Licensed Interior Easement as required in this
paragraph, the City may remove such improvements, restore the area to its prior
condition, and the cost thereof shall be billed to Owner for payment to City,
Upon Owner's failure to pay said billing, the removal and restoration costs shall
be certified to Johnson County as a statutory lien and assessed against the
property and collected in the same manner as a property tax, as provided in
Section 364.12(2)(e), Iowa Code (2007).
3. Owner agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless against any and
all claims for bodily injury, death or property damage arising out of its actions,
occupancy and use of the Licensed Interior Easement, including those of its
contractors, subcontractors, agents, employees and assigns. Owner further
agrees to carry Class II liability insurance in the minimum amounts of $500,000
each occurrence, $1 million aggregate bodily injury, and $250,000 aggregate
property damage with contractual liability coverage included. Upon request,
Owner shall furnish a certificate of insurance evidencing said valid insurance
caverage to City, which certificate must be satisfactory to the City.
4. Owner and City agree that no property right is conferred by this License and
grant of permission to occupy and use the Licensed Interior Easement as
outlined in paragraph 1.
5. This Agreement shall constitute a covenant running with-the land, and shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the respective heirs, successors in
interest, and assigns of both parties
6. This License Agreement for Temporary Use of a Pedestrian Access Easement
shall be recorded in the Johnson County Recorder's Office at Owner's expense.
Dated this day of
Signatures on fhe following page.
2008.
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Dated this ~ day of 8ctober 200.
RBD IOWA CITY LLC.
a Delaware limited liability company
By: RBD IOWA CITY HOLDINGS LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company, its
Sole Member
By: DIG Iowa City LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company, its Manager
By: ~ - ~~'~-_
J hn Belden, President
C1TY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
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Rege a p Bailey, Mayor
Attest: ,.~ ~ `~ t'iLt~~
Marian K, Ka ,City Clerk
CITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF IOWA )
)ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
CORPORATE SEq~
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On this 2~~~ day of ~ehe~, 2A8B, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for the above-named county and state, personally appeared Regenia D. Bailey and
Marian K. Karr, to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that they
are the Mayor and City Qerk, respectively, for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, executing the
within and foregoing instrument; that the seal attached thereto is the seal of said
corporation by authority of its City Council; and that the said Mayor and City Clerk
acknowledged the execution of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said
corporation, by it and by them voluntarily executed. ~ ~
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Notary blic in and r the
State of Iowa
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NOTARIAL SEq~,
RBD IOWA CITY LLC. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF TENNESSEE )
)ss~
COUNTY OF SHELBY )
On this~`~~r day of October, 2008, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for the above-named county and state, personally appeared John A. Belden, to me
personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that he is the President of RBD
IOWA CITY LLC, executing the within and foregoing instrument by authority of RBD
IOWA CITY LLC and that the said John A. Belden acknowledged the execution of said
instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company, by it and
by him voluntarily executed.
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EXHIBIT "A"
LIC SE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF A PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
EASEM T BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND RBD IOIf~ CITY lLC
This Agreeme t ("Agreement") is entered into between RBD owa City LLC, a
Delaware limite iability company, (hereinafter "RBD" and/or " ner') and the City
of Iowa City, an Io municipal corporation ("City").
WHEREAS, RB is the current owner of the S eraton Hotel located at 210
Dubuque Street in downt wn Iowa City, Iowa (the "Ho 1");and
WHEREAS, in order td rovide public pede ian access between the Pedestrian
Mall and Dubuque Street, ther exists a certain P destrian Access Easement Agreement
dated December 12, 1983, which 's recorded Book 726, Page 174, in the Recorder's
Office of Johnson County, Iowa (th ""- - - "
interior pedestrian access easeme
approximately twenty-five feet (25')
days a week (24/~ (the "Interior
access easement along the western ~
one-half feet (12.5') wide and is o
(24/7) (the "Exterior Easement"); ~ic
ne t Agreement ), that grants the City (i) an
ugh the interior of the Hotel that is
and is open twenty-four hours a day, seven
ent") and (ii) an exterior public pedestrian
the Hotel that is approximately twelve and
~ty-four hours a day, seven days a week
WHEREAS, RBD desire to make certain i provements to the Hotel, including
but not limited to the expans' nand enhancement the lobby and the improvement of
security and climate con 1 (collectively, the "Im rovements"), and to that end,
requests that the City agr to issue a revocable licens over a portion of the Easement
Agreement which allow the Hotel to occupy a portr n of the Interior Easement,
effectively reduces th width of the Interior Easement rom its present width to
approximately twelve eet (12') and allows the Hotel to close ccess through the Interior
Easement between t hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS the parties to this Agreement desire to memo ' lize their agreement
regarding their r spective responsibilities and duties under a lice agreement for the
temporary use a portion of the Interior Easement.
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL OVENANTS,
CONDITIO S AND WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN, IT IS GREED AS
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The City hereby issues a temporary license for a portion of the Interior Easement,
thereby effectively reducing the width of the remaining easement area to
proximately twelve feet (12'), as depicted on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
in orporated herein (the "Licensed Interior Easement"). This license also alters
the Owner's obligation to provide pedestrian access through the Interior
Ease nt on a twenty-four hour, seven days a week (24/7) basis and a11o s the
Owner control access over the entire Interior Easement between th ours of
11 p.m. a d 6 a.m., seven days a week. The City hereby retains al ther rights
and interes 'n the Interior Easement as per the terms set forth ' the Easement
Agreement. he Parties expressly agree and acknowledg that this License
Agreement sha not, by operation of the doctrine of merg or any other theory,
permanently re ce or alter the City's rights and rests in the Interior
Easement as set for in the Easement Agreement.
2. Notwithstanding the ove, the C7wner agre to cease and desist its use,
occupancy and control o er any portion or al of the Licensed Interior Easement
and to remove any and 11 improve
Licensed Interior Easement pon the
events and the determination by the
shall be revoked in whole or in rt: /
a. Owner or any successor u ta]
whether or not such major deve c
the result of the damage r destruc
God, or public ene for the
redevelopment" sha mean a prof
ie ,obstructions or debris from the
urrence of any one of the following
ty that, as a result thereof, the License
~s a major redevelopment of the Hotel,
ment is at the Owner's sole discretion or
on of the Hotel by fire, explosion, act of
urposes of this Agreement, "major
:t 'n which all or substantially all of the
existing Hotel is molished and re-b 'lt over a consecutive three (3) year
period from the me the first building p mit is issued. For the purposes of
this Agreeme "substantially all of th existing hotel" shall mean the
demolition a d rebuilding of seventy-five ercent (75%) or more of the
existing ph ical structures at the time the firs building permit is issued; or
b. Owner o any successor decides in its sole discr tion to convert the use of the
Hotel t any principal use other than a hotel.
In the ent that any of the events described in para raph 2 a. or b of this
Agree ent occur and the City determines that, as a res t thereof, the License
shall a revoked, in whole or in part, the City shall noti the Owner of such
det urination and the Owner shall be required to re ove any and all
i rovements, obstructions or debris within the Licensed Inte 'or Easement that,
the City's sole determination, interfere with the City's fights under the
Easement Agreement and the License (in the event the License is evoked in part
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and not in whole). If Owner fails to remove any and all improvements,
obstructions or debris from the Licensed Interior Easement as required in this
aragraph, the City may remove such improvements, restore the area to its prior
c dition, and the cost thereof shall be billed to Owner for payment to City.
Up Owner's failure to pay said billing, the removal and restoration costs shall
be ce ' ied to Johnson County as a statutory lien and assessed against t
proper and collected in the same manner as a property tax, as provi in
Section 3 12(2)(e), Iowa Code (200.
3. Owner agrees o indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless ainst any and
all claims for b 'ly injury, death or property damage arisin ut of its actions,
occupancy and u of the Licensed Interior Easement, i uding those of its
contractors, subcon ctors, agents, employees and as 'gns. Owner further
agrees to carry Class liability insurance in the mini um amounts of $500,000
each occurrence, $1 mi 'on aggregate bodily inj ,and $250,000 aggregate
property damage with co tractual liability cove ge included. Upon request,
Owner shall furnish a certi "cafe of insurance evidencing said valid insurance
coverage to City, which certifi to must be s sfactory to the City.
4. Owner and City agree that no p o~
grant of permission to occupy a
outlined in paragraph 1.
5. This Agreement shall consti e a c
binding upon and shall inu to the
interest, and assigns of bo parties
6. This License Agri
shall be recorded i
Dated this
day of
right is conferred by this License and
use the Licensed Interior Easement as
nt running with the land, and shall be
~t of the respective heirs, successors in
tt for Temporary Use ~pf a Pedestrian Access Easement
Johnson County Record 's Office at Owner's expense.
Signatures on the following page.
2008.
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Dated this _ day of October 2008.
RB IOWA CITY LLC.
a Del are limited liability company
By: RBD I WA CITY HOLDINGS LLC, a
Delaware li 'ted liability company, its
Sole Member
By: DIG Iowa CLLC, a Delaware
limited liability co any, its Manager
By:
John A. Belden, Pr is
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STATE OF IOWA )
)ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
CITY OF IOWA
By:
Regenia
Mayor
MayYan K. Karr, City Clerk
On this day of tober, 2008, fore me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for the above-named unty and state, ersonally appeared Regenia D. Bailey and
Marian K. Karr, to me pe sonally known, who ing by me duly sworn, did say that they
are the Mayor and City erk, respectively, for a City of Iowa City, Iowa, executing the
within and foregoin instrument; that the sea attached thereto is the seal of said
corporation by auth rity of its City Council; and t the said Mayor and City Clerk
acknowledged the xecution of said instrument to b the voluntary act and deed of said
corporation, by it nd by them voluntarily executed.
Notary Pu c in and for the
State of Iowa
IOWA
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RBD IOWA CITY LLC. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
iTATE OF TENNESSEE )
)ss:
,~ NTY OF SHELBY )
this day of October, 2008, before me, the u dersigned, a Notary Public in
peared ohn A. Belden, to me
and fort above-Warned county and ~ tsw rn, didly y that he is the President of RBD
personally own, who being by me d y
IOWA CITY C, executing the within and forego' growled ed the execution of said
IOWA CTI'Y LL and thant~hr actand ddeed ofseid limited liability company, by it and
instrument to be e volu y
by him voluntarily ecuted.
No ry uPuP lic in and for the
State of Tennessee
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Prep'd by: Sarah E. Holecek, First Asst. City Atty., 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 356-5030
AGREEMENT FOR WALKWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND FUTURE RELEASE OF
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENT
This Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between RBD Iowa City LLC, a
Delaware limited 'ability company, (hereinafter "RBD" and/or "Owner") and the City
of Iowa City, an Io municipal corporation ("City").
RBis the current owner of thy'' Sheraton Hotel located at 210
WHEREAS,
Dubuque Street in downtcawn Iowa City, Iowa (the "Motel"); and
WHEREAS, in order t' provide public pe estrian access between the Pedestrian
Mall and Dubuque Street, the e exists a certai edestrian Access Easement Agreement
dated December 12, 1983, whi is recorded t Book 726, Page 174, in the Recorder's
Office of Johnson County, Iowa ~Y~
an interior pedestrian access ea
approximately twenty-five feet (25'
days a week (24/ 7) (the "Interior
access easement along the western
one-half feet (12.5') wide and is c
(24/7) (the "Exterior Easement"); a~
se ent Agreement"), that grants the City (i)
t hrough the interior of the Hotel that is
and is open twenty-four hours a day, seven
ment") and (ii) an exterior public pedestrian
of the Hotel that is approximately twelve and
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
WHEREAS, RBD desires o make cer in improvements to the Hotel, including
but not limited to the expansio and enhance nt of the lobby and the improvement of
security and climate contro (collectively, th "Improvements"), and to that end,
requests that the City agree o amend the Easem t Agreement to reduce the width of
the Interior Easement fro its present width to a proximately twelve feet (12') and
allow the Hotel to close ccess through the Interio Easement between the hours of
11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.; nd
WHEREAS, in exchange for the City's agreeme to amend the Easement
Agreement as set for in this Agreement, Owner will mak the Improvements to the
Hotel, including bu not limited to the area that is released fro the Interior Easement,
and participate wi the City in the design of improvements to t`he Exterior Easement
and fund along w th the City a portion of the cost of making such improvements to the
Exterior Easeme t; and
WHEI~AS, the parties to this Agreement desire to memorialize their agreement
regarding their respective responsibilities and duties for the design and construction of
the improvements to the Exterior Easement and the amendment of the Easement
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN, IT IS AGREED AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Partial Release of Interior Easement. Upon completion of the improvements to
the Exterior Easement as set forth in Section 3 hereof, the ,City will permanently
release a portion of th ~ nterior Easement thereby redficing the width of the
remaining easement ar a to approximately twelve feet (12') as depicted on
Exhibit "A", attached ereto and incorporated hero (the "Amended Interior
Easement"). In connecti with the foregoing, the~City will also release Owner's
obligation to provide ped~gstrian access through~~he Amended Interior Easement
between the hours of 11 p~xn. and 6 a.m. sevedays a week. The City will retain
all other rights and interest`~in the Amended terior Easement as per the terms of
the Interior Easement as set forth in the E ement Agreement.
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2. Authority to Temporarily Qccupy In~ rior Easement Prior to Release: Upon
the execution of this A reement by he parties, Owner may temporarily utilize
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the area to be released from t e Interior Easement for the purposes of
commencing the Improveme~ provided, however, that in the event
improvements to the Exterior sement are not completed in accordance with
Section 3 herein, the City sha ave the right to enforce all of its rights to the
Interior Easement as provid in the Easement Agreement, including, but not
limited to, the right to re uire ner to remove any and all improvements
within the Interior Easem nt that, i the City's sole determination, interfere with
those rights, and the C' may reo upy the portion of the Interior Easement
temporarily occupied Owner. Sh ld the City exercise its rights under the
Easement Agreeme by reason Owner's failure to complete the
improvements to th xterior Easement accordance with Section 3, the costs of
removing any and all improvements wi in the Interior Easement shall be the
sole responsibility of and borne by Owner.
3. Design, Constr ction and Cost Sharing of I rovements to and Public Art for
Exterior Ease ent. The parties shall reason ly and in good faith cooperate,
participate a d agree to the design and budg t for the improvements to the
Exterior Ea ement, which improvements shall `include lighting, architectural
features to emphasize the walkway, way-finding` signage and public art (the
"Exterior IEasement Improvements"), within ninety (90) days from the date
Owner first submits proposed design plans and a budget for said improvements.
The final Exterior Easement Improvements plan shall be approved by the City
Council as well as any other City agency whose approval may be required prior
to the issuance of a building permit and/ or commencement of construction of
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the Exterior Easement Improvements. The City Council shall approve the final
plans and specifications for said Exterior Easement Improvements and advertise
said plans for public bid as required by Iowa Code Chapter 26. The City
Manager, or designee, shall approve all change orders, if necessary, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The parties agree to
each pay fifty percent (50%) o the costs of the final approved Exterior Easement
Improvements plans and s ecificiations, including but not limited to design
costs, up to a maximum co tribution of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($150,000) for each party. Th parties further agree to cooperate together in good
faith to complete the Exterio Easement Improvements as soon: as is reasonably
possible following the date o this Agreement but in no event:later than eighteen
(18) months following the dat hereof (the Outside Completion Date"), subject
only to weather delays or oth conditions 'or events not reasonably foreseen or
within the control of the parti s that may cause the ~°date of completion to be
extended beyond the Outside C pletion Date. Owner shall have the right in its
discretion to complete the Exteri r Easement Improvements in accordance with
the final approved plans, speci 'ciations and`~budget and upon completion
thereof, the City shall permanentl release the portion of the Interior Easement as
described in Section 1 of this Agree ent. ~~~~`~
4. Miscellaneous.
A. The provisions of this
successors and assigns of the
B. Nothing contained i
granting rights to any third
C. This Agr
supersedes all
understandings
expressly unde
amended, moth
executed by auk
D. This
shall inure to the benefit of and bind the
arties hereto.
Agre ent shall be construed as creating or
which i not a signatory to this Agreement.
ant onstitutes the enti e agreement between the parties and
r or contemporaneou written or oral communications,
agreements with respe to the subject matter hereof. It is
•d and agreed that this Agreement may not be altered,
or otherwise changed in y respect except in writing duly
:ed representatives of each f the parties.
shall be governed by the
Signatures on the following
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of the State of Iowa.
Dated this _ day of October 2008.
RBD IOWA CITY LLC.
a Delaware limited liability company
By: RBD IOWA CITY HOLDINGS L C, a
Delaware limited liability company, ' s
Sole Member
By: DIG Iowa City LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company, its Manager
By:
John A. Belden, President
CITY
STATE OF IOWA )
)ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
By:
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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On this day of October, 2008, before e,
and for the above-named county" and state, person
Marian K. Karr, to me personally known, who being
are the Mayor and City Clerh respectively, for the Ci
within and foregoing inst~'izment; that the seal att
the undersigned, a Notary Public in
ly appeared Regenia D. Bailey and
y me duly sworn, did say that they
of Iowa City, Iowa, executing the
a ed thereto is the seal of said
corporation by authority,~~of its City Council; and that
acknowledged the execu~Eion of said instrument to be tY
corporation, by it and lay them voluntarily executed.
said Mayor and City Clerk
luntarv act and deed of said
Notary Public in and for the
State of Iowa
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RBD IOWA CITY LLC. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF TENNESSEE )
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COUNTY OF SHELBY )
On this day of October, ~ 008, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for the above-named county an state, personally appeared John A. Belden, to me
personally known, who being by me d ly sworn, did say that he is the President of RBD
IOWA CITY LLC., executing the withi and foregoing instrument by authority of RBD
IOWA CITY LLC and that the said Joh A Belden acknowledged the execution of said
instrument to be the voluntary act and d "ed of said limited liability company, by it and
by him voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in and for the
State of Tennessee
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DATE: October 21, 2008
TO: City Council
FROM: Sarah E. Holecek, First Assistant City Attorney ~~
RE: Sheraton Agreement for Walkway Improvements and Future License of Pedestrian Access
Easement
As you know, after a recommendation by the Economic Development Committee, staff and RBD Iowa
City LLC, the owners of the downtown Sheraton Hotel, have been negotiating the terms of an
Agreement under which the City will license thirteen feet (13') of an existing twenty-five foot (25')
pedestrian access easement requiring access on a 24hr/7day basis through the interior of the Hotel in
return for 50% cost participation in improvements to the exterior pedestrian easement. The most recent
version of this agreement, the terms of which are agreed to by the owners, provides the following:
• Upon substantial completion of the exterior improvements, the City will issue the owners a license
over a portion of the interior easement, reducing its width to twelve feet (12'); under the terms of the
license agreement, the City will also alter the Hotel's obligation to provide access on a 24hr/7 day
basis, allowing the Hotel to control access between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.; the license will be
reviewable and revocable by the City upon the occurrence of either a substantial redevelopment of the
property (defined as demolition and rebuilding of 75% or more of the existing structures, whether by
disaster or decision) or a conversion of the property to a use other than a hotel;
• Prior to the completion of the exterior easement improvements and issuance of the above license,
the Hotel owners will be allowed to temporarily occupy the thirteen feet (13') of the interior easement to
be licensed to improve and enhance the lobby, its security and climate control; in the event the exterior
improvements are not completed, the City shall have the right to reoccupy the area and require the
Hotel to remove any and all improvements within the easement at their cost;
• The City and Hotel shall agree to the design and budget for improvements to the existing exterior
easement, which shall include lighting, architectural features, wayfinding signage and public art; plans
shall be approved by the City Council and each party shall contribute 50% of the costs of the exterior
improvements under the agreed budget; upon approval of the plans and specifications, the project shall
be publicly bid and construction shall be completed within eighteen (18) months of the agreement
Cc: City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Jeff Davidson, Director, PCD
Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator
Prep'd by: Sarah E. Holecek, First Asst. City Atty., 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 356-5030
AGREEMENT FOR W
AY IMPROVEMENTS AND
~STRIAN ACCESS EASEME
This Agreement ("Afire ment") is entered into 1
Delaware limited liability comp ny, (hereinafter "RBD"
of Iowa City, an Iowa municipal orporation ("City"). ~
LICENSE UPON
'n RBD Iowa City LLC, a
or "Owner") and the City
WHEREAS, RBD is the c rent owner of e Sheraton Hotel located at 210
Dubuque Street in downtown Iowa ity, Iowa (the 'Hotel"); and
WHEREAS, in order to providl~
Mall and Dubuque Street, there exists`
dated December 12, 1983, which is rep
Office of Johnson County, Iowa (the "E
interior pedestrian access easement
approximately twenty-five feet (25') vv
days a week (24/ 7) (the "Interior
access easement along the western a
one-half feet (12.5') wide and is peg
(24/ 7) (the "Exterior Easement") • and
public destrian access between the Pedestrian
~ certa' Pedestrian Access Easement Agreement
: rd at Book 726, Page 174, in the Recorder's
a ent Agreement"), that grants the City (i) an
rough the interior of the Hotel that is
'de nd is open twenty-four hours a day, seven
;eme t") and (ii) an exterior public pedestrian
ll oft e Hotel that is approximately twelve and
~ twen -four hours a day, seven days a week
WHEREAS, RBD desir s to make certain provements to the Hotel, including
but not limited to the expan on and enhancement f the lobby and the improvement of
security and climate co of (collectively, the provements"), and to that end,
requests that the City agr e to issue a revocable licen (the "License") which allows the
Hotel to occupy a porti n of the Interior Easement, of ctively reduces the width of the
Interior Easement fro its present width to approxima ely twelve feet (12') and allows
the Hotel to close ac ess through the Interior Easement b tween the hours of 11:00 p.m.
and 6:00 a.m.; and
WHERE S, in exchange for the City's agreement to issue the License, Owner
will make the mprovements to the Hotel, including but not 'mited to the area of the
Interior Ease ent that is subject to the License, and particip e with the City in the
design of i provements to the Exterior Easement and fund, ong with the City, a
portion of e cost of making such improvements to the Exterior E ement; and
HEREAS, the parties to this Agreement desire to memorialise their agreement
regar ng their respective responsibilities and duties for the design an~ construction of
the improvements to the Exterior Easement and the issuance of the Licens$;
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN, IT IS AGREED AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Licensing of Portion f Interior Easement. Upon substantial completion of the
improvements to the terior Easement as set forth in Section 3 hereof, the City
will issue the License. he License shall be in the form as set forth on Exhibit
"A", "License Agreemen ", attached hereto and incorporated rein. Except as
set forth in this Agreemen the City will retain all other rights nd interest in the
Interior Easement per the t rms set forth in the Easement greement. For the
purposes of this Agreeme t, "substantial completion' shall mean that the
improvements to the Exterior asement are sufficiently mpleted such that they
can be used by the public fo their intended purp e without compromising
public access or safety.
2. Authority to Temporarily Occu y
License: Upon the execution of
temporarily utilize the portion of
Hotel pursuant to the License
Improvements; provided, however,
Exterior Easement are not substanti
herein, the City shall have the ri
Easement as provided in the E e
to, the right to require Owner ore
Interior Easement that, in t City
rights, and the City may reoccu
temporarily occupied by caner. S
Easement Agreement by reason of
improvements to the terior Easem
removing any and improvement
sole responsibility f and borne by
occupancy, Own r agrees to inde
against any and 11 claims for bodily
of its actions d those of its contra
assigns arisi gout of Owner's use
Easements biect to the License.
Interior Bement Prior to Execution of
his Agre ent by the parties, Owner may
e Inte or Easement to be occupied by the
or the purposes of commencing the
t at in the event improvements to the
completed in accordance with Section 3
t t enforce all of its rights to the Interior
men Agreement, including, but not limited
move ny and all improvements within the
's sole determination, interfere with those
py the ortion of the Interior Easement
hould th City exercise its rights under the
Owner's fa ure to substantially complete the
ent in acco once with Section 3, the costs of
s within th Interior Easement shall be the
Owner. D ring the period of temporary
mnify, defend and hold the City harmless
injury, death o roperty damage arising out
ctors, subcontrac ors, agents, employees and
and occupancy o the portion of the Interior
3. Design, onstruction and Cost Sharing of Improvemen s to and Public Art for
Exteri Easement. The parties shall reasonably and in good faith cooperate,
parti pate and agree to the design for the improve nts to the Exterior
Eas ment, which improvements shall include lighting, arc itectural features to
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emphasize the walkway, way-finding signage and public art (the "Exterior
Easement Improvements ), within ninety (90) days from the date Owner first
submits proposed design plans for said improvements. The final Exterior
Easement Improvements plan shall be approved by the City Council as weld' as
any other City agenc .hose approval may be required prior to the issuance of a
building permit and/ r commencement of construction of the Exterior E ement
Improvements. The C y Council shall approve the final plans and spe ' ications
for said Exterior Easem nt Improvements and advertise the final ap oved plan
and specifications (the " xterior Easement Improvements Plari') fo public bid as
required by Iowa Code hapter 26. After acquisition and ope ng of bids, the
parties shall agree to a dget for the construction of the xterior Easement
Improvements Plan, inclu ing but not limited to design c sts (the "Approved
Budget"). The City Mana r, or designee, shall approv all change orders, if
necessary, which approvals all not be unreasonably thheld or delayed. The
parties agree to each pay fi y percent (50%) oft Approved Budget. The
parties further agree to cooper to together in good aith to complete the Exterior
Easement Improvements Plan s soon as is re onably possible following the
date of this Agreement but in no event later th eighteen (18) months following
the date hereof (the "Outside Co pletion D e"), subject only to weather delays
or other conditions or events not r asonabl foreseen or within the control of the
parties that may cause the date of c pl ion to be extended beyond the Outside
Completion Date. Owner shall hav e right in its discretion to complete the
Exterior Easement Improvements Pl in accordance with the Approved Budget,
and upon substantial completio th reof as defined in Section 1 of this
Agreement, the City shall execut the Li nse.
4. Miscellaneous.
A. The provisions oft is Agreement shal inure to the benefit of and bind the
successors and assigns o the respective parties ereto.
B. Nothing con fined in this Agreements 11 be construed as creating or
granting rights to ny third party which is not a si natory to this Agreement.
C. This A Bement constitutes the entire agree nt between the parties and
supersedes 11 prior or contemporaneous written or oral communications,
understan ings and agreements with respect to the s bject matter hereof. It is
expressl understood and agreed that this Agreeme t may not be altered,
amen d, modified or otherwise changed in any respect except in writing duly
exe ted by authorized representatives of each of the parti
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the St~te of Iowa.
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Dated this _ day of October 2008
RBD IOWA CITY LLC.
a Delaware limited liability company
By: RBD IOWA CITY HOLDINGS LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company, its
Sole Member
By: DIG Iowa City LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company, its Manager
By:
John A. Belden, President
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CITY ACKNO
STATE OF IOWA )
)ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
By:
_Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
On this day of October, 2008, before e, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for the above-named cou tY and state, person ly appeared Regenia D. Bailey and
Marian K. Karr, to me perso lly known, who being y me duly sworn, did say that they
are the Mayor and City Cle ,respectively, for the Ci of Iowa City, Iowa, executing the
within and foregoing ins ument; that the seal atta ed thereto is the seal of said
corporation by authorit of its City Council; and that he said Mayor and City Clerk
acknowledged the exe tion of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said
corporation, by it and y them voluntarily executed.
Notary Public and for the
State of Iowa
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RBD IOWA CITY LLC. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF TENNESSEE )
)ss
COUNTY OF SHELBY
On this day of Oc ber, 2008, before me, the undersigne , a Notary Public in
and for the above-named coup and state, personally appeared J A. Belden, to me
personally known, who being by e duly sworn, did say that he 's the President of RBD
IOWA CITY LLC., executing the ithin and foregoing instru ent by authority of RBD
IOWA CITY LLC and that the said ohn A. Belden acknowl dged the execution of said
instrument to be the voluntary act an deed of said limite liability company, by it and
by him voluntarily executed.
Not ry Public in and for the
St e of Tennessee
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EXHIBIT "A"
LICENSE AGREEM NT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
EASEMENT BETWEE THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA ND RBD IOWA CITY LLC
This Agreement ("Agree ent") is entered into bet een RBD Iowa City LLC, a
Delaware limited liability c mpany, (hereinafter "RB and/or "Owner") and the City
of Iowa City, an Iowa munici al corporation ("City")
WHEREAS, RBD is th current owner o the Sheraton Hotel located at 210
Dubuque Street in downtown Io a City, Iowa (t e "Hotel"); and
WHEREAS, in order to pro i
Mall and Dubuque Street, there ex
dated December 12, 1983, which is
Office of Johnson County, Iowa (the
interior pedestrian access easem
approximately twenty-five feet (25')
days a week (24/ 7) (the "Interior
access easement along the western
one-half feet (12.5') wide and is op
(24/ 7) (the "Exterior Easement") • an.
de publi pedestrian access between the Pedestrian
is a cer in Pedestrian Access Easement Agreement
ecor ed at Book 726, Page 174, in the Recorder's
' a ment Agreement"), that grants the City (i) an
en through the interior of the Hotel that is
e and is open twenty-four hours a day, seven
as ent") and (ii) an exterior public pedestrian
all f the Hotel that is approximately twelve and
en enty-four hours a day, seven days a week
WHEREAS, RBD desir s to make cert in improvements to the Hotel, including
but not limited to the expans' on and enhance nt of the lobby and the improvement of
security and climate con of (collectively, th "Improvements"), and to that end,
requests that the City agr to issue a revocable icense over a portion of the Easement
Agreement which allow the Hotel to occupy portion of the Interior Easement,
effectively reduces the width of the Interior E ement from its present width to
approximately twelve eet (12') and allows the Hote to close access through the Interior
Easement between th hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a. .; and
WHEREAS, he parties to this Agreement desire o memorialize their agreement
regarding their re pective responsibilities and duties un r a license agreement for the
temporary use of portion of the Interior Easement.
NOW, EREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE UTUAL COVENANTS,
CONDITION AND WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREI IT IS AGREED AS
FOLLOWS:
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1. The City hereby issues a temporary license for a portion of the Interior Easement,
thereby effectively reducing the width f the remaining easement area to
approximately twely -feet (12'), as depicted n Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
incorporated ein (the "Licensed Interior sement"). This license also alters
the Owner's bligation to provide pedes ian access through the Interior
Easement on a enty-four hour, seven day a week (24/7) basis and allows the
Owner to control ccess over the entire Int rior Easement between the hours of
11 p.m. and 6 a.m. seven days a week. T e City hereby retains all other rights
and interest in the terior Easement as er the terms set forth in the Easement
Agreement. The Pa ties expressly a e and acknowledge that this License
Agreement shall not, operation oft doctrine of merger or any other theory,
permanently reduce o alter the C' y's rights and interests in the Interior
Easement as set forth in t e Easemen Agreement.
2. Notwithstanding the abo e, the caner agrees to cease and desist its use,
occupancy and control over ny ortion or all of the Licensed Interior Easement
and to remove any and al i provements, obstructions or debris from the
Licensed Interior Easement u on the occurrence of any one of the following
events and the determinatio the City that, as a result thereof, the License
shall be revoked in whole or ' p rt:
a. Owner or any success r and takes a major redevelopment of the Hotel,
whether or not such jor redev lopment is at the Owner's sole discretion or
the result of the da ge or destr tion of the Hotel by fire, explosion, act of
God, or public e emy; for the purposes of this Agreement, major
redevelopment" s 11 mean a proje t in which all or substantially all of the
existing Hotel is emolished and re- uilt over a consecutive three (3) year
period from the ime the first building ermit is issued. For the purposes of
this Agreemen , "substantially all of e existing hotel shall mean the
demolition an rebuilding of seventy-fi e percent (75%) or more of the
existing phys' al structures at the time the ' st building permit is issued; or
b. Owner or a y successor decides in its sole di cretion to convert the use of the
Hotel to a principal use other than a hotel.
In the eve t that any of the events described in p ragraph 2 a. or b of this
Agreeme occur and the City determines that, as a suit thereof, the License
shall be evoked, in whole or in part, the City shall n tify the Owner of such
determ' ation and the Owner shall be required to emove any and all
impro ements, obstructions or debris within the Licensed I terior Easement that,
in the City's sole determination, interfere with the City rights under the
Easement Agreement and the License (in the event the License 's revoked in part
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and not in whole). If Owner fails to remove any and all improvements,
obstructions or debris from the Licensed Interior Easement as required in this
paragraph, the City may remove such improvements, restore the area to its prior
condition, and the cost thereof shall be billed to Owner for payment to City.
Upon Owner's failure to pay said billing, the removal and restoration costs shall
be certified to Johnson County as a statutory lien hd assessed against the
property and collected the same manner as a pr~erty tax, as provided in
Section 364.12(2)(e), Iowa~ode (2007). ~%
3. Owner agrees to indemnif defend and hold th City harmless against any and
all claims for bodily injury, eath or property amage arising out of its actions,
occupancy and use of the icensed Interio Easement, including those of its
contractors, subcontractors, g
agrees to carry Class II liabili
each occurrence, $1 million a
property damage with contrac
Owner shall furnish a certifiea
coverage to City, which certifica
4. Owner and City agree that no
grant of permission to occ
outlined in paragraph 1.
5. This Agreement shall co stitute a c
binding upon and shall nure to the
interest, and assigns o oth parties
ty right is conferred by this License and
use the Licensed Interior Easement as
6. This License Agre ent for Temporary
shall be recorded the Johnson County l
Dated this
day of
Signatures on the following page.
ts, empl ees and assigns. Owner further
suranc in the minimum amounts of $500,000
negate odily injury, and $250,000 aggregate
~1 li ility coverage included. Upon request,
of nsurance evidencing said valid insurance
ust be satisfactory to the City.
it running with the land, and shall be
t of the respective heirs, successors in
of a Pedestrian Access Easement
per's Office at Owner's expense.
2008.
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Dated this _ day of October 2008.
RBD IOWA CITY LLC.
a Delaware limited liability company
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
By: RBD IOWA CITY HOL INGS LLC, a
Delaware limited liability c mpany, its
Sole Member
By: DIG Iowa City LLC, a laware
limited liability company, its anager
By:
John A. Belden, Preside t
CITY
STATE OF IOWA )
)ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
By:
Regenia
A
Bailey, Mayor
K. Karr, City Clerk
On this day of Oc ber, 2008, efore me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for the above-named cou ty and state, ersonally appeared Regenia D. Bailey and
Marian K. Karr, to me perso ally known, wh being by me duly sworn, did say that they
are the Mayor and City Cle k, respectively, fo the City of Iowa City, Iowa, executing the
within and foregoing in ument; that the se 1 attached thereto is the seal of said
corporation by authorit of its City Council; an that the said Mayor and City Clerk
acknowledged the exec tion of said instrument to e the voluntary act and deed of said
corporation, by it and y them voluntarily executed.
Notary P lic in and for the
State of Io
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RBD IOWA
STATE OF TENNESSEE )
)ss:
COUNTY OF SHELBY )
On this day of Octob
and for the above-named county a
personally known, who being by m~
IOWA CITY LLC., executing the ~
IOWA CITY LLC and that the said
instrument to be the voluntary act
by him voluntarily executed.
ACKN
2008, before me, the ndersigned, a Notary Public in
d state, personally appeared John A. Belden, to me
duly sworn, did ay that he is the President of RBD
thin and fore mg instrument by authority of RBD
~hn A. Beld~n acknowledged the execution of said
deed of aid limited liability company, by it and
Notary Public in and for the
State of Tennessee
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EXHIBIT "A"
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Prepared by: Sarah Holecek, 1 S~ Asst. City Atty., 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN D THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR WALKWAY IMPROVEMENT AND FUTURE
PARTIAL RELEASE OF PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENT ON 210 UTH DUBUQUE
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City ("City") currently owns a public pe strian access easement
through the interior of the Sheraton Hotel building, that is approximate twenty-five feet (25') wide
and open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week (24/7), swell as an exterior public
pedestrian access easement along the western wall of the build' g that is approximately twelve
and one-half f~t (12.5') wide; and
WHEREAS, RBD owa City LLC, ("RBD") current owner of a Sheraton Hotel building, located at
210 South Dubuque Street, wishes to expand and enhan a the hotel lobby and restaurant as well
as provide better sec 'ty and climate control in the buil ng; and
WHEREAS, RBD has re ested that CITY relea e a portion of the public pedestrian access
easement so that they are le to narrow the a ement area from 25' to 12' and restrict access
between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.; a d
WHEREAS, in exchange for this p rtial rele se of the easement, the Sheraton has agreed to pay
for 50% of the costs of improving t pe estrian access easement that currently runs along the
west side of its building; and
WHEREAS, said improvement to th we exterior easement area shall include additional lighting,
architectural features, way-finding ignag and public art, which will enhance its attractiveness
and public safety; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing as been held an said agreement is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, B IT HEREBY RESOLV D BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, that:
The Mayor and ity Clerk are hereby authorized o sign the attached agreement for walkway
improvements nd future partial release of the pe estrian access easement running through
the interior of 10 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, to
2. The City C~(erk is directed to certify a copy of this
recorde at RBD's expense.
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with the attached agreement to be
2008.
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Prepared by: Tracy Hightshoe, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5230
RESOLUTION NO. 08-317
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE IOWA CITY FY08 AND FY09 ANNUAL ACTION
PLANS AND APPROVING DIFFERENT FINANCIAL TERMS FOR THE HOUSING
FELLOWSHIP'S FY08 AND FY09 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
(HOME) ALLOCATION.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, to prepare and submit an Annual Action Plan as part of the City's Consolidated Plan
(CITY STEPS) to plan for the use of federal funds to assist lower income residents with
housing, jobs and services; and
WHEREAS, the FY08 and FY09 Annual Action Plans approved applications for $545,772 in
HOME funds to The Housing Fellowship to develop affordable rental housing;
WHEREAS, in its application for funds, The Housing Fellowship requested financial terms of
30-year at 0% interest loan with monthly payments; and
WHEREAS, The Housing Fellowship has requested a change in the loan terms to a 20-year
loan at 0% interest with no monthly payments and a balloon payment at year 20; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) made a
recommendation to amend the FY08 and FY09 Annual Action Plans at its meeting on October
7, 2008, to reflect the requested change to The Housing Fellowship's FY08 and FY09 HOME
allocation; and
WHEREAS, according to CITY STEPS, this is considered a substantial change to the FY08 and
FY09 Annual Action Plans and requires City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the City has disseminated information and received input at the October 7, 2008
HCDC meeting on the proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Amended FY08 and FY09 Annual Action Plans are required by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the public interest will be served by the adoption of the
Amended FY08 and FY09 Annual Action Plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The City of Iowa City's amended FY08 and FY09 Annual Action Plans, copies of which
are on file in the Planning and Community Development Department, are hereby
approved and adopted to change the loan terms for The Housing Fellowship allocation
to a 20-year deferred loan at 0% interest with a balloon payment at year 20.
Resolution No. 08-317
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2. The City Manager of Iowa City is hereby authorized and directed to submit the
applicable documentation for the City of Iowa City's Amended FY08 and FY09 Annual
Action Plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and is further
authorized and directed to provide all the necessary certifications required by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development in connection with said Plans.
Passed and approved this 21st day of October , 2008.
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It was moved by Wilburn and seconded by Correia the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
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Prepared by: Dave Panos, Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5145
RESOLUTION NO. 08-318
RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL, L.L.C. TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
SYCAMORE STREET- US HWY 6 TO SOUTH CITY LIMITS IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the CITY of Iowa City desires to improve and expand the CITY's street system as
necessary to satisfy vehicular and pedestrian demand; and
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of Sycamore Street from Hwy 6 to the south City Limit of Iowa
City will enhance traffic flow in South Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, the CITY desires the services of a consulting firm to prepare preliminary and final
design drawings and specifications for bidding and construction of the Sycamore Street - US
Hwy 6 to South City Limits Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has negotiated an Agreement for said consulting services with
Foth Infrastructure and Environmental, L.L.C. to provide said services; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to enter into said Consultant Agreement with Foth
Infrastructure and Environmental, L.L.C.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
1. The Consultant Agreement attached hereto is in the public interest, and is approved as to
form and content.
2. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached
Consultants Agreement in duplicate.
Passed and approved this 21st
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Resolution No. 08-318
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It was moved by 0' Donnell and seconded by Champion the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this ~1 day of C7cTnis~ie ,
2008 , by and between the City of Iowa City, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as
the City and Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC. , of Cedar Rapids ,hereinafter referred
to as the Consultant.
WHEREAS, the City desires to secure the services of the Consultant to provide engineering
services related to the proposed reconstruction of Sycamore Street from 500 ft south of
Langenberg Avenue to Burns Avenue, approx. 3,000 LF in length. The project also includes
design services related to lane reconfiguration and pavement repair on Sycamore Street from
Burns Avenue to US Highway 6, approx. 2000 LF in length, and pavement widening for a right
turn lane on Sycamore Street north of US Highway 6, approx. 300 LF in length.;
WHEREAS, the final design services to be provided shall include horizontal and vertical
alignment establishment, storm water analysis, storm sewer design, utility location and possible
relocation, roadway geometrics, and general plan preparation. The total length of the proposed
project is approximately 5,000 LF.
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto that the City does now
contract with the Consultant to provide services as set forth herein.
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant agrees to perform the engineering services for the City, and to do so in a timely and
satisfactory manner. Services provided under this agreement shall be as further described in
Attachment A, attached and incorporated herein. The City agrees to provide the information
stated in Attachment D, attached and incorporated herein.
II. TIME OF COMPLETION
The Consultant shall complete alt phases of the Project in accordance with the schedule shown,
assuming notice to proceed is issued by the City on or before October 21st, 2008.
The schedule of the work to be performed shall conform to the Schedule set forth in
Attachment B, attached and incorporated herein. Any deviations from the Schedule shall be
approved by the authorized City representative.
III. GENERAL TERMS
A. The Consultant shall not commit any of the following employment practices and
agrees to prohibit the following practices in any subcontracts.
To discharge or refuse to hire any individual because of their race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, gender identity,
or sexual orientation.
2. To discriminate against any individual in terms, conditions, or privileges of
employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability, age, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
B. Should the City terminate this Agreement, the Consultant shall be paid for all work
and services performed up to the time of termination. However, such sums shall
not be greater than the "Not-to-exceed" amount listed in Section IV. The City may
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terminate this Agreement upon seven (7) calendar days' written notice to the
Consultant.
C. This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties
hereto, provided that no assignment shall be without the written consent of all
Parties to said Agreement.
D. It is understood and agreed that the retention of the Consultant by the City for the
purpose of the Project shall be as an independent contractor and shall be
exclusive, but the Consultant shall have the right to employ such assistance as
may be required for the performance of the Project.
E. It is agreed by the City that all records and files pertaining to information needed by
the Consultant for the project shall be available by said City upon reasonable
request to the Consultant. The City agrees to furnish all reasonable assistance in
the use of these records and files.
F. It is further agreed that no Party to this Agreement shall perform contrary to any
state, federal, or local law or any of the ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
G. At the request of the City, the Consultant shall attend meetings of the City Council
relative to the work set forth in this Agreement. Any requests made by the City
shall be given with reasonable notice to the Consultant to assure attendance.
H. The Consultant agrees to furnish, upon termination of this Agreement and upon
demand by the City, copies of all basic notes and sketches, charts, computations,
and any other data prepared or obtained by the Consultant pursuant to this
Agreement without cost, and without restrictions or limitation as to the use relative
to specific projects covered under this Agreement. In such event, the Consultant
shall not be liable for the City's use of such documents on other projects.
I. The Consultant agrees to fumish all reports, specifications, and drawings, with the
seal of a professional engineer affixed thereto or such seal as required by Iowa
law.
J. The City agrees to tender the Consultant all fees in a timely manner, excepting,
however, that failure of the Consultant to satisfactorily perform in accordance with
this Agreement shall constitute grounds for the City to withhold payment of the
amount sufficient to properly complete the Project in accordance with this
Agreement.
K. Should any section of this Agreement be found invalid, it is agreed that the
remaining portion shall be deemed severable from the invalid portion and continue
in full force and effect.
L. Original contract drawings shall become the property of the City. The Consultant
shall be allowed to keep mylar reproducible copies for the Consultant's own filing
use.
M. Fees paid for securing approval of authorities having jurisdiction over the Project
will be paid by the City.
N. Upon signing this agreement, Consultant acknowledged that Section 362.5 of the
Iowa Code prohibits a City officer or employee from having an interest in a contract
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with the City, and certifies that no employee or officer of the City, which includes
members of the City Council and City boards and commissions, has an interest,
either direct or indirect, in this agreement, that does not fall within the exceptions to
said statutory provision enumerated in Section 362.5.
O. The Consultant agrees at all times material to this Agreement to have and maintain
professional liability insurance covering the Consultant's liability for the
Consultant's negligent acts, errors and omissions to the City in the sum of
$1,000,000.
IV. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES
In consideration of the services, work, equipment, supplies, or materials provided herein, the City
agrees to pay the Consultant the following NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE (Unit CostlTime Charges),
including any authorized reimbursable expenses, pursuant to the Schedule of Fees set forth in
Attachment C, attached and incorporated herein.
TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE
$ 154,467.00
Consultant shall bill City monthly for services and reimbursable expenses. Payment shall be due
and payable within thirty (30) days of City's receipt of invoice.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
A. All provisions of the Agreement shall be reconciled in accordance with the
generally accepted standards of the Engineering Profession.
B. It is further agreed that there are no other considerations or monies contingent
upon or resulting from the execution of this Agreement, that it is the entire
Agreement, and that no other monies or considerations have been solicited.
FOR THE CITY
By:
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Date: October 21, 2008
FOR THE CONSULTANT
Foth Infrastructure an vironment, LLC
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Foth Companies Sycamore Street Improvements
Project No. 00081012.00 Iowa City, Iowa
ATTACHMENT "A" -SCOPE OF SERVICES
Sycamore Street Improvements
US Highway 6 to Langenberg Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa
The work to be performed by the Consultant under this agreement shall encompass and include all detail
work, services, materials, equipment and supplies necessary to complete the roadway improvement plans
for the project.
The proposed project involves engineering design services regarding the reconstruction of Sycamore
Street from 500 ft south of Langenberg Avenue to Burns Avenue, approx. 3,000 LF in length. The project
also includes design services related to lane reconfiguration and pavement repair on Sycamore Street
from Burns Avenue to US Highway 6, approx. 2000 LF in length, and pavement widening for a right turn
lane on Sycamore Street north of US Highway 6, approx. 300 LF in length.
The final design services to be provided shall include horizontal and vertical alignment establishment,
storm water analysis, storm sewer design, utility location and possible relocation, roadway geometrics,
and general plan preparation. The total length of the project plans for Sycamore Street is approximately
5,000 LF.
The scope of services to be performed by the Consultant shall be completed in accordance with generally
accepted standards of practice and shall include the services to complete the following tasks:
TASK A -Contract Management
1.0 Project Administration
1.1 Project Management
The project manager will be responsible for the development and tracking of the project plan for the
project development. This includes task identification, staff scheduling and coordination, project
communications, monthly progress reporting and invoicing and other important elements of the
project. The project duration is assumed to be eight (8) months.
1.2 Project Development Team Meetings.
Maintain communications with the Project Development Team and various other designated
representatives. The project development team will include the City of Iowa City Engineering
Department and Foth Companies. Meet to review progress and to discuss specific elements of the
project design (assume four (4) meetings in Iowa City). The meetings will also serve to establish
schedules, develop project goals, establish initial design parameters, promote a dialog between the
various entities, improve the decision-making process, and expedite design development. Prepare
minutes of meetings and keep documentation of other communications. For budget purposes, it is
assumed that the meetings will be attended by two (2) staff members of the Consultant.
The following project meetings are included with the scope of work:
Project Review Meetings -three (3) meetings
Note: there is one (1) additional meeting included for miscellaneous purposes.
1.3 Public Information
The CONSULTANT will conduct one (1) public informational meeting that will be attended by two (2)
staff members of the CONSULTANT. The purpose of this meeting will be to present the final project
design and anticipated construction schedule to the adjacent property owners and other affected
parties.
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Iowa City, Iowa
This task includes preparation of the public notification letters, display materials and pertinent hand
out information for the meeting. Also includes reviewing the results of the meeting with the Project
Development Team.
The reserving of the meeting facility and a public notification will be completed by the CITY.
1.41ndividual Property Owner Meetings
The CONSULTANT will conduct meetings with individual property owners to address issues of
specific concern to adjacent properties. These meetings will be held in concert with the Project
Development Team meetings. This will include specific discussions about access issues, changes in
circulation, potential right-of-way needs, and other issues related to specific parcels.
During the scheduled individual property owner meeting times, the CONSULTANT'S project manager
will meet with the affected property owner to discuss the specifics of the project as it relates to their
property, obtain information regarding any issues the property owner feels is important, and get input
regarding their expectations. For budget purposes, it is assumed that the CONSULTANT will conduct
two (2) meetings per property owner (estimated 26 properties) and will be attended by one (1) staff
member of the CONSULTANT.
1.5 Utility Coordination Meetings
The CONSULTANT will conduct meetings with individual utility companies to address specific
conflicts. It is anticipated that there will be two (2) meetings with representatives of the various utility
companies. The first will be to advise of the nature and extent of the improvements and any potential
conflicts with existing or proposed utility systems, and the second will be preliminary/final design
review and coordination meetings.
1.6 Quality Control Plan
Establish review and checking procedures for project deliverables. Designate responsibility for
implementation of the plan.
1.7 Design Coordination w/ Iowa DOT District 6 Local Office
This task includes the coordination/project review with the Iowa DOT District 6 Office. Project plans
and specifications will be provided to the Iowa DOT upon request or on identified project submittal
dates. For budgeting purposes, it is assumed that one (3) meetings will be attended by one (1) staff
member of the Consultant. Meeting minutes along with documentation of other communications shall
be prepared by the Consultant and included in the project file.
TASK B -Survey and Mapping
1.0 Preliminary Design Surveys
The CONSULTANT shall perform field and office tasks required to collect supplemental topographic
information deemed necessary to complete the project. The CITY shall provide aerial photographic
and other available mapping of the Project area. The specific supplemental survey tasks to be
performed include the following:
1.1 Control Surveys
The CONSULTANT will establish horizontal and vertical control for Sycamore Street (Burns Avenue
to approx. 300 LF north of US Highway 6). Each permanent control point or benchmark shall have
horizontal coordinates or elevation, recovery information and monument description. Accurate
descriptions of the horizontal control points and benchmarks will be created and recorded on the plan
sheets. The horizontal control will be based on the US state plane Iowa south zone US survey foot
NAD 83 (1996 Harn) and the vertical control based on NAVD 88.
1.2 Supplemental Topographic Survey
The CONSULTANT shall perform supplemental topographic surveys required for the development of
the project and to supplement the existing topographic mapping provided by the City. Horizontal and
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vertical accuracies shall be adequate to produce a map that is compatible with the topographic data
for incorporation into the existing base mapping.
This task includes topographic survey of following areas:
- Existing pavement at the proposed mainline and side road tie-in locations (approx. 50-
100 feet in length).
- Identified pavement patches (Sycamore St. -Burns Ave. to US Highway 6).
- Existing non-ADA compliant pedestrian curb ramps and intersection radius returns
(Sycamore St. Burns Ave. to US Highway 6).
- Proposed right turn lane widening (Sycamore Street north of US Highway 6).
- Radius returns and spot locations as required for the installation of new signal poles
(Sycamore St / US Hwy 6 Intersection).
- Approx. 300 LF of US Highway 6 east and west of Sycamore Street (600 LF total). This
topographic survey will be utilized in the design development of the advanced detection
as required for the Sycamore Street and US Highway 6 traffic signal.
1.3 Utility Surveys
The CONSULTANT shall perform utility surveys on Sycamore Street (Burns Avenue to approx. 300
LF north of US Highway 6). Contact utility owners of record or the "one call" representative, request
that buried utilities be marked in the field and obtain existing utility map. Establish coordinates and
elevations (if possible) for utilities that fall within the limits of the project and are visible or have been
marked on the ground by the utility owner.
This task consists of a field survey indicating the location of utilities within the existing right-of-way for
the project. The CONSULTANT shall field locate utility locations established by others; excavating to
expose buried utilities is not part of this contract. Utilities to be surveyed include phone, gas, fiber
optic, water main, overhead/underground electrical, sanitary sewer and storm sewer (including power
poles, pedestals, valves and manholes). This includes establishing manhole and intake elevations for
existing sanitary, storm sewers and culverts.
1.4 Right-of-Way Surveys
The CONSULTANT shall perform right-of-way surveys required for the proposed right turn lane
widening (Sycamore Street north of US Highway 6). The right-of-way surveys shall be in-depth legal
surveys for which acquisition plats may be developed.
This task includes a thorough search of CITY, County and State records to review all surveys of
record pertaining to the survey corridor, including County Auditor's Subdivisions Plats, original
government surveys, early surveys made by County Surveyors, all irregular land survey and road
establishment records. Copies of such records are to be included in the project file for future
reference.
This task also includes obtaining sufficient field data to locate or establish property lines affected by
the project to enable the preparation of the improvement plans. This includes locating section
corners, property pins, and visible lines of occupation such as fences, field divisions or any other
lines, indicating possession. A diligent effort must be made to recover existing land corner
monuments necessary to describe the right-of-way along the project corridor.
The task includes incorporation of property lines, right-of-way lines, and ownership of properties
affected by the project into the base mapping for the project. The base mapping will identify the
owners and approximate boundaries of all appropriate parcels within the survey limits.
1.5 Plat Preparation of Acquisition Plats and Legal Descriptions
The CONSULTANT shall prepare acquisition plats and legal descriptions for property to be acquired
for the proposed right turn lane widening (Sycamore Street north of US Highway 6).For estimating
purposes, the following numbers of acquisition plats are assumed for this agreement:
Permanent Drainage Easement plats - 3
Temporary Construction Easement plats - 4
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Individual plats and legal descriptions will be prepared for each parcel with permanent and temporary
acquisitions. The plats and legal descriptions shall comply with requirements of the Iowa Code and
shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a duly licensed land surveyor under the laws of
the State of Iowa. The plats shall also be completed in accordance with the CITY of Iowa City
requirements.
This task also consists of staking the easement locations for purposes of right-of-way negotiations.
The staking survey includes the marking of key easement location points in order to visualize the
locations in the field and shall also include marking of existing property lines locations. For the
purpose of this agreement, all permanent and temporary easements will be staked one (1) time.
1.6 Monumentation of Permanent Right-of-Way Acquisitions
This task consists of monumentation of the permanent right-of-way acquired for the proposed right
turn lane widening (Sycamore Street north of US Highway 6), which will be performed upon
completion of construction of the proposed improvements. The monumentation shall comply with
requirements of the Iowa Code and shall be performed by or under the direct supervision of a duly
licensed land surveyor under the laws of the State of Iowa.
This task does not include monumentation of any existing right-of-way pins that are disturbed during
construction activities.
1.7 Wetland Delineation Survey - (Task not required)
1.8 Drainage Surveys - (Task not required)
1.9 Soil-Boring Location Surveys - (Task not required)
TASK C - Utility Design
1.0 Sanitary Sewer - (Task not required)
2.0 Water main
This task consists of preparing design details for modifications required (at conflict points w/ proposed
storm sewer) to the existing 16" diameter water main located along the east side of Sycamore Street.
CONSULTANT shall coordinate the proposed water main modifications with the City of Iowa City
Water Department.
TASK D -Roadway Design
1.0 Preliminary Plans
Utilizing the preliminary geometrics as developed in the Functional Design Plans, the CONSULTANT
shall provide preliminary plans for Sycamore Street, from 500 LF south of Langenberg Avenue to
Burns Avenue. This shall also include a preliminary layout of the southbound right turn lane and the
proposed traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Sycamore Street and US Highway 6.
Upon completion, the design plans will be approximately 60 percent complete. The submittal of
preliminary plans shall be completed on or before the date established in the schedule illustrated in
Attachment B.
1.1 Plan Preparation -Title Sheet and Typical Sections (A and B Sheets)
Prepare title and typical section sheets for Sycamore Street, Langenberg Avenue, Dickenson Lane,
Terrapin Drive and Lakeside/VVetherby Drive. This task shall also include miscellaneous details such
as special paving details, grading details and other required details.
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1.2 Plan Preparation -Estimate of Quantities (C Sheets)
This task consists of a preliminary determination of the bid items to be included in the project, along
with their appropriate tabulations.
1.3 Plan Preparation -Plan and Profile (D and E Sheets)
Prepare preliminary plan and profile drawings at a scale of 1"=30' horizontal and 1"=5' vertical. These
drawings will show base mapping and proposed roadway alignments. Include slope intercepts, side
road intersections, ditch locations, cross drainage, erosion containment, existing and proposed
drainage structures (including flow line, drainage area, and topography), existing and proposed
right-of-way, easements, and entrance profiles. Intersecting angles and station equation between
mainline and side road reference line will also be shown. Profiles will show proposed elevations,
grades, vertical curve length and "K" value, elevations for PVC, PVI, and PVT, ditch profiles and ditch
elevations. These drawings will also show existing contours and proposed grading information along
the corridor.
1.4 Plan Preparation -Pavement Rehabilitation Plans (F Sheets)
Prepare preliminary plan drawings at a scale of 1"=30' horizontal (minimum plan size of 11x17).
These drawings will show aerial topographic base mapping, existing/proposed utility information and
proposed roadway rehabilitation improvements for Sycamore Street from Burns Avenue to US
Highway 6.
This item also includes design and drafting services necessary for the replacement of non-ADA
compliant pedestrian curb ramps (Sycamore Street -from Burns Avenue to US Highway 6).
1.5 Plan Preparation -Staging and Traffic Control (J Sheets)
This task consists of the developing a suitable plan for construction staging and traffic control
measures to be implemented during construction. The plan will include provisions for through traffic
and temporary access to adjacent properties during construction. The traffic control devices,
procedures, and layouts shall be as per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
1.6 Plan Preparation -Pavement Markings and Traffic Signing (K Sheets)
This task consists of the development of pavement marking and traffic signing plans to be placed into
service following construction. The proposed pavement marking plan shall also include the
conversion of the existing four-lane section on Sycamore Street from Burns Avenue to US Highway 6
(Approx. 2000 LF) to a three-lane section. The traffic control devices, procedures, and layouts shall
be as per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
1.7 Plan Preparation -Intersections and Mainline Geometrics (L Sheets)
Prepare a 1"=20' scale preliminary plan for each intersection and mainline in areas where the special
transition is required to maintain positive drainage. Basic horizontal information shall be presented
showing design vehicle turning radii, turning movements, design vehicle turning path.
1.8 Plan Preparation -Storm Sewer and Subdrain (M Sheets)
Complete hydrologic and hydraulic investigations will be completed in accordance with Chapter 2 of
Iowa Statewide Urban Design Standards for Public Improvements (SODAS) for proposed storm
sewer along mainline and at side roads or in areas where new low points are created due to new
roadway geometrics. This task consists of developing a "Storm Water Management Plan" for the
areas surrounding the proposed improvements. This plan will inventory the existing hydrologic and
hydraulic conditions and analyze the impacts the proposed improvements will have on the area wide
drainage patterns. Once the impacts have been quantified alternatives will be developed to support
the proposed improvements.
Preliminary design and layout of the storm sewer and subdrain will be included on these sheets.
1.9 Plan Preparation -Traffic Signal Plans (N Sheets)
This task consists of the development of preliminary traffic signal plans at the intersection of
Sycamore Street and US Highway 6 using available design standards of the City and the Manual on
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Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Signal Layout, signal timings, wiring diagrams, major
equipment, poles signal heads, and signal specifications will be developed.
1.10 Plan Preparation -Special Construction Details (U Sheets)
This task consists of the design and drafting associated with the preliminary assembly of modified
standards and special details.
This item also includes design and drafting services necessary for the implementation of a modular
block retaining wall on Sycamore Street north of US Highway 6 (for the proposed right turn lane
widening).
1.11 Plan Preparation -Cross Sections (W, X, Y, and Z sheets)
Generate preliminary cross sections at 1"=10' horizontal and 1"=5' vertical scale at key locations for
Sycamore Street and the following connecting sideroads: Langenberg Avenue, Dickenson Lane
Terrapin Drive and Lakeside/Vlletherby Drive. Cross sections will generally be developed at culvert
locations, terrain breaks, and at 50' intervals. Include finished grade line elevation and calculated
earthwork volumes, indicating estimated earthwork volume for each proposed construction stage.
1.72 Preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
Prepare a preliminary opinion of probable construction cost for the project. Preliminary cost
estimates shall be based on representative major project elements and based on recent bid
information. Detailed quantity takeoffs will not be developed for the preliminary cost estimate.
1.13 Preliminary Plan Review by Design Team
The consultant shall submit preliminary plans and budget to the City for review and comment. A Field
Review will be held by the Project Development Team to discuss key issues and design concepts,
including drainage, access control, traffic control/staged construction and right-of-way. The review
will determine the completion of the plan design, identify needed adjustments to minimize potential
property impacts and confirm the proposed staging plans. Revisions will be noted for preparation of
check plans.
2.0 Check Plans
Utilizing the preliminary geometrics, the CONSULTANT shall provide check plans. Upon completion,
the design plans will be approximately 90 percent complete. The. submittal of check plans shall be
completed on or before the schedule as outlined in Attachment B.
2.1 Incorporate Comments from Preliminary Plan Review
The CONSULTANT will respond to comments resulting from the Preliminary Plan Review and Field
Exam. Recommended modifications will be incorporated into the plan set.
2.2 Check Plan Preparation
The CONSULTANT will prepare check plans, which will generally include the following tasks for this
project:
Title Sheets (A Sheets) -This item consists of finalizing the title sheet. The title sheets will include
the following: Index of Sheets, Index of Standard Road Plans, Mileage Summary, Legend, Location
Map, Project Number, Letting Date and Design Designation.
ypical Sections (B Sheets) -This item consists of final design and drafting of typical cross-sections
and standard details to be utilized for the improvements.
Estimate of Quantities (C Sheets) -This item consists of final bid items to be included in the Project
as well as final quantity tabulations and the development of the general notes and estimate reference
information. This item also includes the final design and tabulation of the erosion control measures to
be provided on the Project.
Plan and Profiles (D and ESheets) -This item consists of the final design and drafting of roadway
plan and profile sheets, including the detail information required for plan approvals, and construction
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of the proposed roadway improvements including grading limits and necessary storm sewer
improvements.
Rehabilitation Sheets (F Sheets) -This item consists of the final design and drafting of roadway
pavement patching and pedestrian curb ramp replacement plans, including the detail information
required for plan approvals and the construction of proposed improvements.
Reference Ties and Bench Marks (G Sheets) -This item consists of assembling reference ties to the
plan control points and the bench mark data used to develop the plans and to be preserved though
out construction of the project. This also includes preserving any Government Corners, which are
found in the vicinity of the proposed construction.
Control point, reference ties, and bench mark information.(Sycamore Street from Langenberg Avenue
to Burns Avenue) shall be provided by the City.
Staging and Traffic Control (J Sheets) -This item consists of final design and drafting of the
construction traffic control plans.
Pavement Markings (K Sheets) -This item consists of final design and drafting of the permanent
pavement marking plans.
Geometric Staking Details (L Sheets) -This item consists of the final design and drafting of jointing
details, spot elevations, and geometric layouts for all non-typical pavement areas. Includes design for
entrance modifications. And also includes analyzing the effects proposed improvements will have on
drainage, grades and on-site traffic circulation patterns.
Storm Sewer Profiles and Details (M Sheets) -This item consists of final design and drafting of storm
sewers, storm sewer inlets, manholes, open ditches, subdrain, and other related utility features on the
project.
Traffic Signal Plans (N Sheets) -This task consists of the final design and drafting of the proposed
traffic signal at the Sycamore Street and US Highway 6 intersection. Included in this task will be the
signal layout, wiring diagrams, signal controller, poles, signal heads, quantities, specifications,
conduit, wiring and other elements of the traffic signal installation. Also includes the phasing and
timing of the proposed traffic signal.
Erosion Control Plans (S Sheets)
This item consists of design and drafting of the proposed erosion control measures required for the
project. Erosion control measures shall include but not limited to items such as silt fencing, wood
excelsior mat, filter socks, rock outlet protection, storm sewer inlet protection and sediment traps.
Tabulations of Earthwork Quantities (T Sheets) -This item consists of final design and tabulation of
the earthwork quantities.
Special Construction Details (U Sheets) -This item consists of the final design and drafting of
miscellaneous details not included in the other items. Included are such items as special grading
details, special storm sewer or manhole details not included in the standard drawings, special paving
details, retaining wall design details and other required details.
Design Cross-Sections (W, X. Y, Z Sheets) -This item consists of the final design and drafting of
individual cross-sections for the Project. Cross-sections will be designed and drawn at 50-foot
maximum intervals, with additional cross-sections included as necessary. Cross-sections will show
the existing ground elevations as well as the final project grading, including foreslope and backslope
information, special subgrade treatment, ditches, pavement replacement, and other pertinent
information.
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2.3 Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
Prepare opinion of probable construction cost for the project. Final cost estimates shall be based on
representative all project elements and based on recent bid information. Detailed quantity takeoffs
will be developed for the final cost estimate.
3.0 Final Plans
Utilizing the check plans, the CONSULTANT shall provide final plans. The submittal of final plans
shall be completed on or before the schedule as outlined in Attachment B.
3.1 Incorporate Comments from Check Plan Review
The CONSULTANT will respond to comments resulting from the Check Plan Review. Recommended
modifications will be incorporated into the final plan set.
3.2 Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
Prepare opinion of probable construction cost for the project. Final cost estimates shall be based on
representative all project elements and based on recent bid information. Detailed quantity takeoffs
will be developed and for this estimate.
3.3 Project Permitting
The CONSULTANT will assist the City in preparing applications for permits from governmental
authorities that have jurisdiction to approve the design of the project and participate in consultations
with such authorities, as necessary. The CONSULTANT shall prepare the following documents for
the project:
• Application for Approval of a Traffic Control Device (Iowa DOT Form)
• Work within right-of-way permit (Iowa DOT Form)
• Pollution Prevention Plan
Any fees for construction permits, licenses or other costs associated with permits and approvals shall
be the responsibility of the City. The CONSULTANT shall provide technical criteria, written
descriptions and design data for the City's use in filing the applications for permits. The
CONSULTANT shall prepare the permit applications and other documentation.
3.4 Preparation of Project Manual
This task consists of preparation of a Project Manual utilizing the standard City front-end documents,
including conditions of the contract and detailed construction specifications. The Iowa Statewide
Urban Design and Specifications shall be utilized on this project.
TASK E -Bid Period Services
The City will coordinate and manage the project letting process. The work tasks to be performed or
coordinated by the City include the following: printing of plans and specifications, distribution of bid
documents, notice of project publication and distribution of addenda.
The work tasks to be performed or coordinated by the Consultant during the Bid Period Services shall
include the following:
1.0 Printing of Plans and Specifications - (City Task)
2.0 Notice of Project
The Consultant shall prepare the formal Notice of Hearing and Letting. The City shall handle
publication of the Notice of Hearing and Letting. The City shall also prepare and disseminate an
informal notice to contractors concerning the upcoming Project.
3.0 Plan Clarification and Addenda
The bid lettings shall be administered by the City. The Consultant shall assist the City during the bid
periods in answering questions regarding the design intent. The CONSULTANT shall prepare
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addenda as appropriate to interpret, clarify or expand the bidding documents. Plan clarification
information and addenda will be distributed to the project plan holders by the City.
4.0 Letting, Bid Tabs, and Award Recommendation
The Consultant shall be a representative present when the bids and proposals are opened, shall
make tabulations of bid for the Owner, shall advise the Owner on the responsiveness of the bidders
and assist the Owner in making the award of contract, including preparation of necessary contract
documents.
TASK F -Construction Period Services
The work tasks to be performed or coordinated by the Consultant during the Construction Period
Services shall include the following:
1.0 Pre-Construction Meeting
The CONSULTANT shall attend a preconstruction meeting for the project with contractors, suppliers,
utility companies and City staff. It is anticipated that the City will perform construction administration
and observation services.
2.0 Shop Drawing Review (Sycamore St and US Hwy 6 Traffic Signal Equipment Only)
The CONSULTANT shall review shop drawings, samples, and other data which the Contractor is
required to submit, but only for conformance with design concept of the Project and conformance with
the information given in the contract documents. The Consultant shall evaluate and determine the
acceptability of substitute materials and equipment proposed by the Contractor. The Consultant shall
have authority to require special inspection or testing of the work, and shall receive and review all
certificates of inspections, testing, and approvals required.
TASK G - Project Deliverables
The scope of services shall be considered complete upon completion and delivery of the following
items to the satisfaction of the City Engineer:
• Seven (7) sets of Preliminary Plans (half-size 11 °x17").
• Eight (8) sets of Check Plans (half-size 11"x17")
.• Eight (8) original final review drawings (half-size 11"x17") and final project manual
• One (1) original final unbound drawing set and project manual
• Two (2) sets of full size final drawings (22"x34")
• Electronic files in AutoCAD format, including design base maps and sheet files
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Additional Services are not included in this Agreement. If authorized under a Supplemental
Agreement the Consultant shall furnish or obtain from others the following services:
1.) Traffic counts and traffic projections.
2.) Traffic modeling and analysis.
3.) Landscaping design.
4.) Right-of-way negotiation and acquisitions.
5.) Report of record ownership and liens (title searches).
6.) Preparation of environmental evaluation and documentation.
7.) Wetlands Delineation, Permitting and Mitigation.
8.) Eminent domain proceedings.
9.) Relocation assistance.
10.) Right-of-way closing/recording services.
11.) Condemnation services.
12.) Project Letting Services.
13.) Construction period services (administration, observation, and survey).
14.) Construction testing services.
15.) NPDES storm water discharge permit.
16.) Development of a finish grade ground surface (CAD tin file) and contours.
17.) Right-of-way plan sheets (H-Sheets).
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ATTACHMENT "B" -SCHEDULE
Sycamore Street Improvements
Iowa City, Iowa
Sycamore Street Improvements
US Highway 6 to Langenberg Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa
The Consultant shall complete the following phases of the Project in accordance with the schedule
shown, assuming notice to proceed is issued by the City on or before September 23, 2008.
Consultant Contract approval
Preliminary Design Development
Acquisition Plats
Check Plans
Property Acquisitions (6 months)
Final Plans
Plan Approval & Project Letting
October 22, 2008
October 22, 2008 thru December 12, 2008
December 15 thru December 31, 2008
December 1 2008 thru February 28, 2009
January 1 thru June 30, 2009
March 1 thru May 31, 2009
June 1 2009 thru June 30 2009
If notice to proceed is given at a later date, time of completion shall be extended accordingly.
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ATTACHMENT "C" -STANDARD RATES
Sycamore Street Improvements
Iowa City, Iowa
Sycamore Street Improvements
US Highway 6 to Langenberg Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa
Foth Infrastructure and Environment, L.L.C.
2008 Standard Hourly Rate Schedule
CLASSIFICATION HOURLY RATE
Project Manager III $136.00
Project Manager II $126.00
Project Manager I $115.00
Project Engineer III $115.00
Project Engineer II $105.00
Project Engineer I $94.00
Staff Engineer II I $92.00
Staff Engineer II $89.00
Staff Engineer I $84.00
Engineering Technician III $89.00
Engineering Technician II $84.00
Engineering Technician I $77.00
Field Technician III $89.00
Field Technician II $79.00
Field Technician I $53.00
Land Surveyor $95.00
1-Person Survey Crew w/ Robotic or GPS $95.00
2-Person Survey Crew $126.00
2-Person Survey Crew w/ Robotic or GPS $135.00
Administrative Assistant $58.00
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
1. All materials and supplies used in the performance of work on this project will be billed at cost plus 10%.
2. Auto mileage will be reimbursed on per the standard mileage reimbursement established by the Internal
Revenue Service. Service vehicle mileage will be reimbursed on the basis of $0.65 per mile.
3. Charges for outside services such as soils and materials testing, fiscal, legal will be billed at their invoice cost
plus 15%.
4. All other direct expenses will be invoiced at cost plus 10%.
ADJUSTMENTS TO FEE SCHEDULE
1. All expert testimony work in cases of litigation or anticipated litigation will be billed based on the type of work.
For advisory work and consultation where the Engineer is not under oath, our fees shall be established by
applying a multiplier of 1.25 times the standard rate schedule. For depositions and testimony during trial our fees
shall be established using a multiplier of 1.50 times the standard rate schedule.
2. Fee schedule effective January 1, 2008. Rates subject to change upon 30 days' written notice.
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ATTACHMENT "D" -CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Sycamore Street Improvements
US Highway 6 to Langenberg Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa
The City shall provide the following:
1. All necessary electronic plan and contour drawings, dtm drawings, orthophotos and current Johnson
County Parcel drawings (for use in supplementing surveyed areas).
2. Any existing roadway plans/record drawings and utility maps for Sycamore Street, Langenberg
Avenue, Dickenson Lane, Terrapin Drive and Lakeside/Wetherby Drive.
3. The following information associated with the topo survey as performed by Novick Land Surveying:
- Point files (ascii format)
- Code lists and AutoCAD layering information.
- Copies of all field book notes and general information.
- AutoCAD base file w/ all existing features including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk,
drives, trees, buildings, signs, storm & sanitary sewers, water main, gas, electric, phone,
cable, soil boring locations, existing contours, etc.
- AutoCAD file with existing right-of-way and adjoining property lines.
- Storm and sanitary sewer structure data sheets illustrating structure type, size, pipe flowlines,
pipe sizes and pipe types.
- Exported 3-D triangles for use in survey tin creation.
4. Geotechnical engineering report (prepared by Terracon).
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Prepared by: Dave Panos, Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5145
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AP OVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIREC G MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND TH CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AG EMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY F IOWA CITY AND FOTH INF STRUCTURE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL, L.L C. TO PROVIDE CONSULT T SERVICES FOR THE
SYCAMORE STREET- HWY 6 TO SOUTH CITY IMITS IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the CITY of Iowa City d sires to impro and expand the CITY's street system as
necessary to satisfy vehicular and pe estrian de nd; and
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of Syc~
City will enhance traffic flow in South I
WHEREAS, the CITY desires the serv
design drawings and specifications for
Hwy 6 to South City Limits Improveme
feet from Hwy 6 to the south City Limit of Iowa
and
a consulting firm to prepare preliminary and final
~ and construction of the Sycamore Street - US
;ct; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City h negotiat d an Agreement for said consulting services with
Foth Infrastructure and Environm tal, L.L.C. t provide said services; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public in rest to enter int~said Consultant Agreement with Foth
Infrastructure and Environme al, L.L.C.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ESOLVED BY THE OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
1. The Consultant Agre ment attached hereto is in he public interest, and is approved as to
form and content.
2. The Mayor and t~ City Clerk are hereby autho
Consultants Agr ement in triplicate.
Passed and ap
ATTEST:
City Clerk
and directed to execute the attached
this day of , 2008.
Mayor
App oved by:
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City Attorney's Offic ~~,~ tS v ~
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Prepared by: Ron Knoche, City Engineer, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5138
RESOLUTION NO. 08-319
RESOLUTION FINDING THE NECESSITY TO INSTITUTE EMERGENCY
PROCEEDINGS, AND APPROVING THE WORK OF THE REPAIR PROJECT FOR
THE IOWA RIVER SANITARY SEWER CROSSING AT IOWA AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the Flood of 2008 severely damaged the inverted siphon sanitary sewer crossing the Iowa
River upstream of the Iowa Avenue Bridge; and,
WHEREAS, the damage to the facility was discovered on August 11, 2008 and attempts to coordinate
work with the University of Iowa to complete the repair have proved infeasible; and
WHEREAS, the damage to the facility has limited its capacity and increased the potential of failure of
the system and release of sewage into the Iowa River; and,
WHEREAS, the sewer crossing is located upstream from the University of Iowa Water Treatment
Plant; and,
WHEREAS, the City has procured a certificate from Dan Holdemess, a competent licensed
professional engineer not in the regular employ of the City of Iowa City, certifying that the emergency
repairs are necessary; and,
WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 382.103(2) provides that emergency repair may be contracted without
holding a public hearing and advertising for bids, and the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 26 do not
apply; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to institute emergency proceedings to replace the damaged sanitary sewer
crossing of the Iowa River.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
The above-described damage creates the necessity to institute emergency proceedings under
Section 384.103(2), Code of Iowa (2007), as certified by a professional engineer not employed
by the City of Iowa City, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2. The emergency work caused by the flood will be bid in an expedient and proficient manner to
prevent serious loss or injury to the City and an increase in the risk of injury to the public.
3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute contracts for the replacement of the
damaged inverted siphon sanitary sewer.
Passed and approved this 21st day of Octol~r , 20 08
r
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It was moved by Champion and seconded by Wright the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
_~ Bailey
x Champion
_X Correia
x Hayek
~ O'Donnell
x Wilburn
x- Wright
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Certificate of Necessity
Institution of Emergency Proceedings
Repair Project for the Iowa River Sanitary Sewer Crossing at Iowa Avenue
I have reviewed the information provided to me by the City of Iowa City regarding the
damage to the Iowa River sanitary sewer crossing at Iowa Avenue. My findings are as
follows:
1) The flow of the Iowa River scoured six feet below the inverted siphon sewer structure
crossing the Iowa River for approximately 80 feet.
2) This scour caused the 14-inch and 8-inch diameter pipes to fail and has
compromised the integrity of the remaining 18-inch pipe.
3) The active construction project directly upstream from the sewer crossing increases
the failure potential for the 18-inch pipe.
4) The location of the University of Iowa Water Plant downstream from the sewer
crossing might cause serious loss or injury to the City and an increase in the risk of
injury to the public.
I hereby certify the necessity to institute the emergency proceedings under Chapter
384.103 (2), Iowa Code (2007) and that I am a duly licensed Professional Engineer under
the laws of the State of Iowa.
SIGNED:
Daniel oldernes , P.E.
Iowa Reg. No. 10,333
DATE:
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My license renewal date is December 31, 2009
Prep by: Sara Greenwood Hektoen, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 319/356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 08-320
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR
APPROXIMATELY 173 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 4748 420TH STREET
SOUTHEAST, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the property at 4748 420th Street, Southeast, Iowa City, Iowa, is currently owned by the Trusts
established under the will of Veronica Prybil, for the benefit of Wilma Gillmore and Mary Ellen Prybil; and
WHEREAS, the attached proposed Offer to Purchase Real Estate provides for the acquisition of the
property, which is currently located in Johnson County and used for agricultural purposes; and
WHEREAS, the purchase price of $13,500 per acre is based upon a recent appraisal obtained by the City;
and
WHEREAS, said property is intended to be annexed into the City of Iowa City and to be used as an
industrial park; and
WHEREAS, the offer is contingent upon City Council Approval; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of Iowa City for the City to acquire said property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The attached Offer to Purchase Real Estate and Acceptance attached hereto is approved
by the City Council.
2. Upon direction of the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to sign and the City Clerk to
attest any and all documentation necessary to effectuate the purchase of the property
pursuant to the purchase agreement as approved herein.
Passed and approved this 21st day of o o er , 2008.
MA
Approved by ~/6
ATTEST: ~~~~ ~' ~e~~7I1z~ ~'` ~ ~~
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It was moved by O'Donnell
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
x
x
x
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x
X
x
and seconded by Wilburn
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Correia
Hayek
O'Donnell
Wilburn
Wright
the Resolution be
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Purchase and Sale Agreement
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OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE AND
ACCEPTANCE
(PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT)
TO: Trusts U/W/O Veronica Prybil (hereinafter "Seller").
The City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation of the State of Iowa (herein "City"), hereby offers to
buy all the Seller's right, title and interest in the real estate consisting of approximately 173 acres, more or
less, locally known as 4748 420th Street SE, Iowa City, situated in Johnson County, Iowa, subject to final
determination upon survey of the land, and legally described as follows:
(legal description to be approved by City Attorney- said legal description is not to include
the 80' strip of land subject to pending sale to E&L Prybil General Partnership located along
the western boundary of 4748 420th Street)
together with all the Seller's right, title and interest in all Buildings and Improvements, if any, located on the
above-described real estate, and under any easement and servitudes for the benefit of the Seller, free and
clear of all liens, encumbrances, reservations, exceptions and modifications, except for the Permitted
Exceptions, as defined below. The entirety of the above-described interests being conveyed shall
hereinafter be referred to as the "Property."
The Property shall be conveyed with good, clear, merchantable title, subject to the following "Permitted
Exceptions":
1. Zoning and building laws and ordinances;
2. Covenants, restrictions, reservations and easements of record approved by City.
In consideration of the covenants and .obligations contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
PURCHASE PRICE. City offers to purchase all of Sellers' right, title and interest in the Property for
the purchase price of $13,500.00 per acre (the "Per Acre Purchase Price") paid in full at the time of
closing, all title objections being corrected to show marketable title. The acreage, and thus final
purchase price, will be established either by the Parties' mutual agreement or, at City's sole
discretion, based upon a survey of the land performed by a surveyor mutually agreeable to City
and Seller at City expense.
2. SURVEY. City may, in its discretion, have a survey of the Property performed, which shall serve as
the basis for establishing the actual acreage to be acquired. Said survey shall be of the parcels
owned by the Trusts U/W/O Veronica Prybil to the West of Taft Avenue, to the North and South of
the Iowa Interstate Railway and to the South of 420th Street SE, as generally represented on the
attached "Exhibit A" incorporated herein, but shall not include the 80' strip of land currently owned
by Seller but subject to pending sale to E&L Prybil General Partnership (the "80' strip").
3. ABSTRACT AND TITLE. Seller shall promptly deliver to the City for examination, an abstract of title
for the Property, continued to a date subsequent to the date of this Offer, prepared pursuant to
Iowa Code Sections 614.29 through 614.38, Iowa Land Title Association Abstracting Standards,
and Iowa Land Title Examination Standards of the Iowa State Bar Association. The abstract shall
begin with the government patent to the Property and show merchantable title in Seller, subject
only to Permitted Exceptions. The cost of the continuance of an existing abstract shall be paid by
the Seller. The Seller shall pay all costs required to deliver marketable title to the Property and
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Seller shall pay the cost of any additional abstracting and/or title work due to acts or omissions of
Seller, including transfers or death of Seller or assigns. The abstract shall become the property of
the City when the Purchase Price is paid in full.
4. DOCUMENTS DELIVERED AT OR BEFORE CLOSING.
A. At the time of closing and upon payment of the Purchase Price, Seller shall deliver the
following to the City:
1) A Groundwater Hazard Statement with respect to the Property.
2) A Declaration of Value.
3) All other documents deemed reasonably necessary to satisfy the title objections of
the City's Legal Counsel pursuant to a title opinion.
4) A trustee's warranty deed fully executed.
5. POSSESSION AND CLOSING. Subject to the City's approval of title and both City's and Seller's
timely performance or waiver of all obligations contained herein, closing shall be held on a date no
later than January 31, 2009 (the "Closing Date"). On and after the Closing Date and upon payment
of the Purchase Price, the City shall be entitled to the Seller's possessory interest in the property,
subject to the current farm tenant's lease, which terminates effective February 28, 2009. Seller
shall be entitled to the current farm tenant's rental payment for the 2008 crop year, payable on
December 1, 2008. The City shall be entitled to receipt of all rents and profits from the Property
due thereafter, if any.
6. CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY. City is purchasing the Real Estate and improvements thereon
in their present condition with no warranties or representations from Seller regarding the condition
of the property or improvements thereon. Prior to Closing, the City, at its expense; shall have the
right to conduct such investigations, inspections and inventories of the Property as it deems
reasonable or necessary prior to closing. The Seller hereby grants the City, its officers, agents,
employees and independent contractors, the right to enter upon the Property at reasonable times
upon reasonable advance notice, oral or written, from time to time after the date of this Offer for the
purposes of investigating, inspecting and performing inventories of the Property and to determine if
there are any structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or environmental deficiencies, including
hazardous materials, substances, conditions, or waste. City may notify Seller in writing of any such
deficiency. Failure to do so shall be deemed a waiver of City's inspection and repair rights. In the
event of any claim or demand by City as a result of inspections, Seller shall declare and commence
one of the following options: (a) making said items operational or functional or otherwise curing the
deficiency, or (b) amending this agreement by giving City a credit for the cost of curing the
deficiency, or (c) canceling this agreement. If prior to the Closing Date Seller does not promptly
cure all such deficiencies in a manner mutually agreeable to the City and Seller, then City may
declare this offer null and void.
7. INSURANCE. Seller shall maintain and keep in force and effect all existing property and liability
insurance until the Closing Date and delivery of possession.
8. STATUS QUO MAINTAINED. The Property shall be preserved in its present condition and Seller
shall deliver it intact at the time possession to the City is given, except that Seller or its agent shall
have the right to harvest any crops currently planted upon the Property. All risk of loss or damage
to the Property is on Seller until the City takes possession. Prior to possession by the City, Seller
shall promptly give written notice to the City of any loss or damage to the Property. In the event of
loss, damage or destruction of all or part of the Property, the City shall have the option to terminate
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this Agreement effective immediately. However, in the case of loss, damage or destruction of all or
part of the Property from causes covered by insurance, the City shall have the option to either: (1)
take possession of the Property and accept an assignment of all Seller's right, title and interest in
and to any claims Seller has under the insurance policies covering the Property; or (2) terminate
this Agreement effective immediately. City shall be permitted to make a walk through inspection of
the property prior to possession and closing, in order to determine that there has been no material
change in the condition of the property except those mutually agreed upon.
9. UTILITIES. The Seller shall be responsible for payment of all utility expenses incurred by it or its
tenants or other occupants prior to the date of possession by the City, including without limitation of
the foregoing sewer, solid waste and water charges which may be assessed for collection pursuant
to Iowa Code Section 384.84. Seller warrants that there are no utility services provided to the
Property.
10. TAXES. Seller shall pay apro-rata share of taxes on the Property (real and personal) for the fiscal
year (July 1 -June 30) of Closing based on the Closing Date, and all unpaid taxes for prior years.
The amount shall be calculated based upon the assessed valuation, legislative tax rollback, and
real estate tax exemptions that may be applicable to and used for the calculation of taxes payable
in the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2008. If, at the time of closing the tax rate is not certified,
then the most current, certified tax rate shall be used.
11. REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES. In the event of default hereunder, City and Seller are entitled to
utilize any and all remedies or actions at law or in equity available to them with respect to this
agreement and shall be entitled to obtain judgment for costs and attorney fees as permitted by law.
12. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. Seller shall pay in full all special assessments on the Property which
have been certified to the Johnson County Treasurer for collection before the Closing Date.
13. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence of this agreement.
14. CONTRACTS BINDING ON SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST. The document shall apply to and bind
the heirs, executors, administrators, partners, assigns, and successors in interest of the respective
parties.
15. INTENTION OF USE OF WORDS AND PHRASES. Words and phrases contained herein,
including the acknowledgement clause, shall be construed as in the singular and plural number,
and as masculine, feminine or neuter gender, according to the context.
16. PARAGRAPH HEADINGS. The paragraph headings contained herein are for convenience in
reference and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this document.
17. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER. This Offer shall become null and void at the option of the City unless
accepted by the Seller by 5 :00 p.m., October 9, 2008.
18. APPROVAL OF COURT. This Agreement is contingent upon Court approval. Seller shall submit
this Agreement for such approval within 10 days of Seller's acceptance of this agreement. If this
Agreement is not so approved, either party may declare this Agreement null and void, and all
payments made hereunder shall be made to City.
19. OTHER PROVISIONS.
A. City acknowledges that the Property is currently subject to a farm tenant's leasehold
interest. Seller acknowledges that it has provided. notice of the lease termination to its
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tenant in accordance with Chapter 562 of the Iowa Code and warrants that the lease will
terminate effective February 28, 2009. Seller further warrants that no other leasehold
interests remain on the Property. Said warranty shall survive the closing of the transaction.
B. Seller shall receive an access, drainage and utility easement over the 80' strip upon its
conveyance of said strip to E&L Prybil General Partnership. The terms of said easement
agreement shall be subject to City approval. Seller shall transfer said easement rights to
City at the closing of this transaction.
C. City will promptly review and respond to drafts of the proposed easement agreement
presented to it by Seller or its agents.
D. This Agreement is contingent on the successful annexation of the Property and the 80'
strip.
E. Seller shall petition the City for voluntary annexation of the Property and the 80' strip within
5 business days of acceptance of this offer.
F. This Agreement is also contingent on the City satisfying itself, in its sole discretion, that it
will be permitted to install a public railroad crossing to be located on the Property.
G. If Seller does not complete the sale of the 80' strip to E&L Prybil General Partnership, City
shall have a right of first refusal to acquire ownership rights to said 80' strip for $13,500 per
acre. Should the City exercise said right, the terms of the acquisition shall be as set forth in
this Agreement.
H. This agreement shall be subject to formal approval by the City Council.
This Offer is presented to the Seller on this Dlv ~C~ ~~'' , 2008.
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BUYER
Michael Lombardo, City Manager
Accepted this ~ day of , 2008.
TRUSTS UNV/0 VERONICA PRYBIL SELLER
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Date: October 16, 2008
To: City Council
From: Michael Lombardo, City Manager
Re: Purchase of Land
As you are aware, one of the biggest impediments to expanding the City's commercial and
industrial base has been the lack of "shovel-ready" sites available for development. We define
the term "shovel-ready" to mean a site that is available, fully served by utilities, and developable
(e.g. proper zoning).
To that end, we have reached an agreement to purchase approximately 173 acres of land
adjacent to the existing Scott Six Industrial Park at a price of $13,500/acre ($2.33 million total),
which would be paid for through an inter-agency loan from the Landfill. The extension of water
and sewer to this area is contemplated in the current Capital Improvement Program and staff is
currently developing detailed plans to install this needed infrastructure. With your approval of
this acquisition, we will begin working with the current landowner to commence with annexation
and rezoning procedures and upon closing we will develop a marketing strategy to expedite
resale of the improved parcels for further development.
Please let me know if you have additional questions. I look forward to discussing this with you
further and to your support of this project.