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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-03-23 Info PacketTO: FROM: RE: City Council City DIanager hlce tin gs DATE: Kirch 12, 1976 .Just a reminder that the informal session on DIonday, Dtarch 1S, has been cancelled as well as the regular Cotinci.l meeting on 'fuesday evening, t•larch 16. An updated agenda for informal sessions will be sent to you with your packet on Nlarch 19. 0 • IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Report of Recreation Division Services March 5, 1976 Since .Iuly I, 1975 the following new and/or expanded recreation cru, servlr:'N have bi•en In.ICfatal: Programs and A• Cultural and Social Activities 1- Art market. 2. Mini park demonstrations. 3. Handbuilt ceramics classes 4. Water color painting classes 5- Weaving classes 6. Dance classes 7• Animation (film making) classes 8. Drama classes 9. Super 8 film making classes 10. Family photography classes 11. Intermediate ceramics classes 12- Public craft room use for painting, macrame, silver and weaving. 13. Exhibit of painting class work at Civic Center. 14. Golden Age bicentennial story project. 15. Golden Age bicentennial quilt making project. 16• Mime workshop, 17• Drawing -on -film workshops. 18. Christmas decorations workshops 19• Valentine workshops B. Therapeutic Recreation Activities (all new, some of them are:) 1. Instructional swim classes 2. Candlemaking workshop 3. Hand built ceramics class 4. Wall -hanging workshop with elderly 5. String art imitations session 6• Animal shelter programs 7. Social dance activitiy for mentally retarded handicapped adults. 8- Ballroom dance class for senior citizens. 9. Birds in winter lecture 10. Making bird feeders 11. Modern dance and movement sessions 12. Table tennis and billiards sessions 13. Volleyball sessions 14. Leisure swim with aides, weekly sessions 15. Volunteer training workshop 16• Wheel chair workshop for volunteers 17• Epilepsy lecture 18. Terrarium workshop 19• Cooking classes 20. Belly dancing classes 21. Exercise sessions for the elderly." and physically C. Aquatics,10sical and Misc. Activities • I. Cross country ski classes and clinic 2. Advance swimming stroke clinic for adults. 3• Kinder gym classes 4. Over night ski trip for teens 5. Junior high age air rifle program 6. Increase in number of playground special events. 7. Addition of Foosball game 8. Addition of weight lifting machine 9. Expanded mens volleyball to 3 leagues 10. Increase in special events for playday and family night. 11. Women's volleyball clinic 12. Added league to women's softball program 13. ASA sanctioned men's softball tournament 14. Open invitational softball tournament 15. Co-ed recreational volleyball league 16. Tennis classes at Mercer Park 17. Increase in child care services for Center participants 18. Free play day activity swim. The following new and expanded programs and services are being planned and/or seriously considered with the next 6 months. A. Cultural and Social 1. American folk toy workshop 2. A kite making workshop and flying contest. 3. A May basket workshop 4. Including more performing media related to the bicentennial in the Arts Festival. 5. Music related classes such as recorders and quitar. 6. A city wide dance for senior citizens. 7. Greater use of the mini parks and City Park hill side stage. B. Therapeutic Activities I. Monthly programs for Systems children in a variety of recreation experiences. 2. Intergrated play day gymnastics. 3. Summer day camp. 4. Bowling league. S. Johnson County Olympics with activities for physical as well as mental handicapped. 6. Herb gardening and cooking. C. Aquatics, Physical and Misc. Activities. 1. Expand gymnastics program to elementary age. 2. Snow sculpture contest. 3. Table tennis club. 4. Intermediate and/or advanced paddleball class. - 5. Intermediate and/or advanced women's fitness class. 6. NRA Junior Rifle Club. 7. Over 30 softball league. - 8. ASA sanctioned umpires clinic. 9. Upgrading summer playground program with traveling specialists in: 10. sports, archery,music,.crafts.,'drama,',nature°awareness and dance. Introduction of soccer into Playground program 11. Bike club and races. `ity of Iowa City DATE: March 1, 1976 TO: Dennis Showalter, Director of Parks 6 Recreation FROM: Billie Flauber, Superintendent of Cemetery -Forestry RE: February Monthly Report I. Operational Interments $710.00 Lots sold Graves for St. Joseph's6 @ $25.00 0 $150.00 $860.00 II. Grounds Maintenance (not including budgeted projects) A. Forestry (inside Cemetery) -0 person. hours B. Forestry (outside Cemetery) -38 person hours C. Cemetery (general grounds maintenance) -37.75 person hours D. Cemetery (general shop 6 office maintenance) -12 person hours E. Snow Removal -2 person hours F. Preventative maintenance (equipment) -106 person hours III. Goals -FY 76 (not completed previously) A. Council acceptance of revised Cemetery Ordinance. 1. Met with Assistant City Attorney Bowlin on February 25 for approval of changes. The ordinance will be written by Attorney Bowlin. The rules, written by Billie, are finalized and ready for typing. Eliminate deterioration by instigating needed repairs on existing facilities. 1. Inside shelving underway -12 hours spent in February, to be completed in March. 2. Graveling of lesser used roads and storage area 50% completed -21 hours, to be completed in March. 3. Map of Cemetery and Cemetery records -work continuing, completion in FY 77. C. Established Forestry Program. 1. See Contract Section. IV. Contracts and Specifications A. Trimming and Removal -Streets. 1. Specifications written and bids accepted on February 27. 2. Trimming contract awarded to Noel's Tree Service for $4,895.00-249 trees @ $19.66 per tree. 0 0 Dennis Showalter Page 2 March 1, 1976 B. Trimming and Stump Grinding -Parks I. Specifications written.and bids accepted on February 27. a. Trimming -166 trees for $6,640.00 or $40.00 per tree to Breeden's Tree Service. b. Stump grinding for 22 stumps for $279.00 or $12.68 per stump to Noel's Tree Service. C. Street Tree Planting. 1. Specifications written and bids accepted on February 27. Prices are being compared and evaluated. D. Park Tree Planting. 1. Specifications sent to wholesale sources for prices -no response as yet. 2. Specifications written and bids accepted from local sources on February 27. Prices being evaluated. E. Tree Removal. 1. Specifications written and bids accepted on February 27. a. Removal to Noel's Tree Service for $212.50. F. Washington Street. 1. Currently being handled by Public Works. G. Nursery Service. 1. Balance of $1,681.00 to complete spring replacements to be completed by May 15, 1976. V. Unexpected A. Funerals on 3 out of 4 Saturdays in February. B. Urban Renewal -2.5 hours of painting over obscene artwork. C. Building a replacement grave cavity covering -8 person hours. VI. Special A. Cemetery Staff members Jim Wonick, Ralph O'Brien, and Billie Rauber attended one day of the Insect and Shade Tree Short Course. B. Superintendent attended a 3 -day Midwestern Chapter meeting of the International Society of Arboriculture in the Chicago area. C. Superintendent attended a neighborhood -Staff meeting regarding Northeast Park. D. Forestry news release on "Dormant Spraying and Spring Pruning". s 0 Recreation Division Report for February1976 Bob Lee, Superintendent o'V``-G/J— I. Accomplishments A. Projects for special populations include. 1. A wheel chair clinic to aquaint volunteers. 2. A dance session at Longfellow school. 3. A series of Monday morning dance classes for Senior Citizens. 4. A social valentine party dance for the "Good Timers" Club. 5. A terrarium workshop for senior citizens. 6. A junior Olympics poster contest. 7. Belly Dancing activities for disenfranchised youth. B. Physical - type activities. 1. Family table tennis tournament held on Sunday February 22. 2. Lifesaving class opened with 16 registrants. 3. The Center was opened for Play Day on Friday February 27 when grade school children were not in school. 4. The high school boys swim teams completed their season and moved out of the pool in the after school hours. 5. Both Mercer Park and City Park ice rinks closed with the largest continuous skating season on record. 6. The elementary school gyms open on Saturday during January and February are now closed. C. Social and Cultural Activities. as held 1 A very suscessful Valentine workshop information rkshoconstructionon February 4 for youth leaders 2. The Golden Age Club had a valentines party with 102 people participating. 3. The MRP also had Valentines dance the evening of February 9. 4. The Eulenspiegel Puppets held a show here on February 21. 5. The Cross Town Players put on a play for the public involving children from Hospital School on February 28. • 2 ! Recreation February Report D. The winter session of ASERP with 409 children registered was completed. li. New ceramic floor tile was installed in the lower floor rest rooms by contract. F. Alterations to overcome architectural barriers are being made by the Park Division in the Recreation Center rest rooms. G. Two large meetings were held with part—time staff people to discuss attitude. II. Projects in Planning A. Registration is now taking place for the spring session of swimming classes, for synchronized swimming club, kindergym classes and a water safety aide course. B. Golden Age Club activities planned for March include a dried flower craft project, a pot luck dinner, a Eulenspiegal puppet performance, a birthday party and a ICCT dress rehearsal of "Absence of a Cello". C. Plans for the Junior Olympics for special populations on April 4 include two training clinics at the Recreation Center on March 21 and 28. Other activities for the handicapped are: 1. Cooking class for Westlawn patients March 1. L. Candle making with Nelson Adult Center March 3. 3. Dance class starts for Systems Unlimited children March 4. 4. Creative Drama activity at Children's Hospital March 5. 5. Games tournament between clients from Beverly Manor and Iowa City Care Center March 5. 6. Animal Shelter tour with Goodwill Industries people March 9. 7. Herb gardening with senior citizens March 10. 8. Candle making at V. A. Hospital March 15. 9. Arts and crafts class with clients from Johnson County Home March 20. 10. Beginning play day integrated gymnastics activity March 20. 11. Herbal cookery session at Oaknoll. retirement home March 22. 12. Herb gardening with Goodwill people March 23. D. A city wide April Fools Day dance is being planned by and for senior citizens on April 2. E. Listings of all spring and summer jobs are being prepared so applications can be received beginning March 1. F. Reservations for park shelters for the coming season will be taken beginning March 1. G. An Iowa Park and Recreation Association state men's volleyball tournament is scheduled for March 28. H. A city wide "Ben Franklin" bicentennial. kite making workshop on April 4 and a kite flying contest on April 11 at Mark Twain school grounds. Sity of Iowa City e MEMORANDUM TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Julie Zelenka, Community Relations RE: Monthly Report for February. February 1976 Releases issued 22 Phoned Releases i Public Service, radio 0 Radio Programs Speeches arranged for various employees Special Assignments: None. Continuing Projects: Pending items: 5 M DATE: 3/9/76 February 1975 15 0 0 0 0 Employee Scope, once a month. Public Service Spots, as needed Complaint and service request follow-up, as needed. Manager's and Council's correspondence, as needed. Liaison with City Spirit Arts Resources Committee. Coordinate Bicentennial Week with S.R. Huntley. Transit map to printer. Employee Benefits Booklet redrafted and submitted to manager and personnel office for review. t � Im oz. n O m^ n ♦ 7 Z O z T7 O r r O 0 m z n 2 Recreation February Report D. The winter session of ASERP with 409 children registered was completed. E New ceramic floor tile was installed in the lower floor rest rooms by contract. F. Alterations to overcome architectural barriers are being made by the Park Dlvtsion in the Recreation Center rest rooms. G. Two large meetings were held with part-time staff people to discuss attitude. Il. Projects in Planning A. Registration is now taking place for the spring session of swimming classes, for synchronized swimming club, kindergym classes and a water safety aide course. B. Golden Age Club activities planned for March include a dried flower craft project, a pot luck dinner, a Eulenspiegal puppet performance, a birthday party and a ICCT dress rehearsal of "Absence of a Cello". C. Plans for the .Junior Olympics for special populations on April 4 include two training clinics at the Recreation Center on March 21 and 28. Other activities for the handicapped are: I. Cooking class for Westlawn patients March 1. 2. Candle making with Nelson Adult Center March 3. 3. Dance class starts for Systems Unlimited children March 4. 4. Creative Drama activity at Children's Hospital March 5. 5. Games tournament between clients from Beverly Manor and Iowa City Care Center March 5. 6. Animal Shelter tour with Goodwill Industries people March 9. 7. herb gardening with senior citizens March 10. 8. Candle making at V. A. Hospital March 15. 9. Arts and crafts class with clients from Johnson County Home March 20. 10. Beginning play day integrated gymnastics activity March 20. 11. Herbal cookery session at oaknoll retirement home March 22. 12. Herb gardening with Goodwill people March 23. D. A city wide April Fools Day dance is being planned by and for senior citizens on April 2. , E. Listings of all spring and summer jobs are being prepared so applications can be received beginning March 1. F. Reservations for park shelters for the coming season will be taken beginning March 1. G. An Iowa Park and Recreation Association state men's volleyball tournament is scheduled for March 28. 11. A city wide "Ben Franklin" bicentennial kite making workshop on April 4 and a kite flying contest on April 11 at Mark Twain school grounds. 3 Recreation February Report I. The spring session of ASERP will begin on March 15. J. An intermediate class in paddleball is being considered. K. We are working with a group of bike enthusiasts in the formation of a club. L. long range work is also progressing on all spring and summer activities which are routine. Pity of Iowa City* DATE: 3/9/76 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Julie Zelenka, Community Relations RE: Monthly Report for February. February 1976 February 1975 Releases Issued 22 15 Phoned Releases 1 0 Public Service, radio 0 0 Radio Programs 5 0 Speeches arranged for various employees 6 0 Special Assignments: None. Continuing Projects: Employee Scope, once a month. Public Service Spots, as needed Complaint and service request follow-up, as needed. Manager's and Council's correspondence, as needed. Liaison with City Spirit Arts Resources Committee. Coordinate Bicentennial Week with S.R. Huntley. Pending Items: Transit map to printer. Employee Benefits Booklet redrafted and submitted to manager and personnel office for review. 0 0 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEBRUARY, 1976 ACTIVITY REPORT I. GOALS: A. Advance Planning -- 1. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -- to continue work in five main areas needed for the Comprehensive Plan. 2. BICYCLE REPORT -- to establish a public hearing for the Preliminary Bikeways Plan and to prepare material for public information about the plan. 3. HCDA APPLICATION -- to assist in the preparation of the Housing Assistance Plan and the Activities Report of the HCDA application. 4. PERSONNEL -- to hire an Associate Planner. B. Community Redevelopment -- 1. To establish administrative procedures for proper monitoring of HCDA activities by March, 1976, including projections of critical path deadlines. 2. To complete application for second year HCDA Block Grant by March 15, 1976. 3. Goals relative to Urban Renewal closeout and disposition are changed pending outcome of litigation. C. Current Planning -- MONITORING OF CURRENT PLANNING AND ZONING ORDINANCE ENFORCE- MENT ACTIVITIES -- to provide support to the Planning and Zoning Commission in areas of review, analysis and recommen- dation for zoning amendments, rezoning requests, and subdivision plat reviews; and to enforce and interpret the Sign Ordinance. D. Housing -- 1. 149 UNITS SECTION 8, EXISTING UNITS, 160 SECTION 23 UNITS. Convert 49 units of Section 23 units to Section 8 units and obtain approval of 100 additional units. Continue to provide assistance to families under Section 23 reducing the number of units to 160 by June 30, 1976. 2. 126 UNITS NEW CONSTRUCTION UNDER SECTION B. To assist in providing additional housing units for low income elderly and handicapped persons. 0 -2- 0 3. HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN. Provide input to the Housing Assistance Plan for the second year HCDA application. 4. HOUSING COMMISSION. Provide administrative support to the Iowa City Housing Commission. 5. ENFORCE MINIMUM HOUSING CODE. In the interest of public health and safety increase efforts and revise plan for enforcing the City's Minimum Housing Code. II. FEBRUARY ACTIVITY: A. Advance Planning -- 1. Background work in comprehensive follows: Base Mapping -- procee Population Report -- delayed due Land Use Report -- proceeding on the Environment -- proceeding on work completed in the area of th trees. Community Survey Report planning continued -as ling as expected. to HCDA work (4 weeks). schedule. Report on schedule with significant a environmental uses of -- work continued on schedule. 2. A public hearing date of March 17, 1976, was selected for the Preliminary Bikeways Plan and the public information materials were delivered to the printers. 3. Considerable staff time was devoted to the preparation of the Housing Assistance Plan and the Activities Report. 4. Progress was made toward filling the Associate Planner Position with a decision being made to not hire a City Planner. B. Community Redevelopment -- 1. Due to intense concentration on the HCDA application, most FY76 activities have been halted temporarily. Through the process, however, administrative procedures are being clarified. Specific activities include: (a) acquisition of Hollywood Manor Park was completed, and (b) preliminary discussion with Goodwill Industries on the Me Too building was held. 2. HCDA application process has been carried out by successful cooperation with citizen participation committee. Council approved Community Development plan on March 2, 1976. 3. Urban Renewal activities were affected by the litigation filed on February 24, 1976. Prior to that action, procedures were followed to allow sale of property and construction of Plaza Centre One and Iowa State Bank. 0 • -3- C. Current Planning -- Staff reports were prepared for a preliminary Planned Area Development, a rezoning application initiated by the and Zoning Commission, and two vPlanning ariance requests before the Board of Adjustment. Zoning Ordinance enforcement activities included the inspection of 492 signs, 302 of which were brought into conformity. Work continued on the preparation of an ordinance to amend the M1 and M2 Zones. D. Housing -- 1. During February, one Section 23 unit was converted to Section 8 and two other units were brought under Housing Assistance Payments Contracts effective March 1, 1976. Three units were lost to the program. ,One hundred and seventy nine (179) units were under lease as of March 1, 1976. Nineteen annual inspections and financial reviews were performed. Two units were vacated and re -occupied by eligible families. Seventeen applications for the Section 8 Program were received and processed. 2. The 64 units proposed by Midstates - Processing of this proposal is continuing. The LSRD was submitted by the developer and approved by Council. Contact with the developer on a Management Contract has been made; however, will not be pressed until at least after start of construction. 3. Housing Assistance Plan - Information provided to the Planning Staff. The Housing Commission reviewed and approved the draft. This document will go to Council during March. 4. The Housing Commission met on February 9, and February 23. Significant actions were: (1) Recommendation to approve draft Of Housing Assistance Plan. (2) Recommendation to approve Midstates LSRD. (3) Change of meeting times to the second Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. and the fourth Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m. 5. Inspection - The Minimum Housing Section inspected 561 units during the month of February. There were 148.units found to be in non-compliance. Fifty-seven violation notices (letters) were issued and from these, twelve have been satisfied. Twelve Certificates of Compliance were issued. The section made 240 unit inspections above projected numberT This was Possible because completion dates on corrective letters are not due at this time. 0 -4- Ill- PROJECTED ACTIVITY: A. Advance Planning -- 1. Comprehensive Plan activities should proceed on schedule in March with major work occurring in environment and 'Immunity survey elements. 2. A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 1976, to obtain citizen input and to develop a_recommended bikeways plan to the Planning Commission and City Council. 3. Only minor staff time will be directed to HCDA activities in March. 4• It is expected that interviews of the Associate Planner candidates will take place in late March or early April. 5• Some staff time may be directed to the preparation of a Tree Planting Plan in March and April so that residents may Plant trees more effectively this spring. B. Community Redevelopment -- 1. To prepare checklist of procedures for HCDA activities and report on actual work to date. 2. To complete writing of HCDA application and submission for A-95 review by March 12, 1976. 3. To determine direction for Urban Renewal activities in light Of pending litigation. 4• To advertise for sale the College Block Building and other uncommitted parcels in the Urban Renewal Project Area. C. Current Planning -- No specific numeric objectives are established due to the Impossibility of predicting the number of submissions for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. D. Housing -- 1. Continue Section 23 Administration.It is projected eighteen units will be converted during March. 2. Continue to provide necessary support to bring the two proposals closer to construction. -5- 3. Housing Assistance Plan to go to Council and eventual sub- mission to HUD. 4. Attend two Housing Commission meetings and provide requested support within staff capability. 5. Inspections - To continue the same rate of daily inspections which entails approximately eighty per week before the corrective letter due dates require attention. Due to the concern of the University of Iowa over.fraternity.and sorority safety, and because of recent fires occurring in them, this month and next month the Fire Chief and the Senior Housing Inspector will visit each of these houses for a complete Inspection. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: March 10, 1976 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Robert P. Keating, Fire Chief RE: Monthly Report, February Mr. Berlin: The following is a report for the month of February. February Activity 1. The Fire Department Officials attended fire pump and sprinkler system testing of the New North Tower Addition to University Hospital. 2. Inspections of all fraternities and sororities were started during the past month. 3. In -.Service Fire Inspections of the outlying areas were implemented during February. 4. The department conducted two Fire Prevention Programs during the month of February. 5. The department responded to a total of 55 emergencies during the month of February. Future Activity 1. March — Two members of the Fire Dept, will be attending the National Instructors Conference for the purpose of upgrading skills and knowledge. 2. Prepare schedule for recharging city owned fire extinguishers. 3. Continue to schedule all requests for special fire inspections and fire extinguisher demonstrations. 4. Continue to be prepared to respond to all fire and life related emergencies. Comments In general the department per£omed duties as assigned without any significant difficulty. The departments Fire Marshal suffered a seizure and has not been able to work the past month. Tho work load has been taken over by the Chief or his assigned representative. Until Fire Marshal returns, or is replaced, more of the work will have to be delegated, if the Chief is to have time to give attention to the everyday duties and problems of operating a Fire Department. VIII d DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES 0 MONTHLY REPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT THIS MONTH THIS YRAR Tn nATF Cl Month of FLMRUARY LAST YEAR Tn HATE PIUF. ALARMS 31 56 2 UY,SCUL OR F2WGENCY 3 10 HONEST MISTAKES FALSE ALARMS 13 19 6 INVESTIGATIONS 5 10 1 TOTAL EMERGENCY 55 102 62 INSPECTIONS 213 320 143 BURNING PERMITS 6 g BEER P ITS 1 FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAMS 2 12 1 FIRE DRILLS COMPLAINTS 0 1 0 MONEY TAUA IN 0.00 9103-10 $72.10 DHILLS 149 61 FIRST AID NST UCT 0 0 PUBLIC RELATIONS 11 2 STANDBY DUTY 0 0 0 FIRE SCHOOLS $TATION TOUR INJURIES TO F DEATHS OF FIREMIIi 0 0 INJURIESTO C V L DEATHS TO CIVILI 3 0 0 0 CLASSIFICATION OF NO, MILE ALARMS THIS MONTH LOSS THIS MONTH VALUATION LOSS THIS YEAR LOSS LAST N BUILDING 1 q 5.00 34.424.00 $69,621.00 ROLLING STOCK 8 OT 0 USE OF EQUIPMENT THIS MONTH THIS AT FIRES AT FM8 YEAR THIS MONTH AT PRILW THIS YEAR FP OF " HOSE 0 0 300 300 FT OF 311 0 0 400 700 FI OF " HOSE 300 8001000 Yr. OF " ROSI 1000 2300 4070 2 0 FP OF I)OOSTER 2365 4300 200 5 0 ma 82 152 108 216 23 4b 1 29 2 11 TRUCK 1 2 20 _MUCK #363 2 B 12 Humber Set. Dose DATE TOTAL, TO Humber FEBRUARY 1976 DATE Est. Lase Fires in Buildings 14 $3.944.00 28 $34,424.00 Fires in Motor Vehicles 8 $622.33 14 $41,822.33 Fires in Rubbish 2 .00 5 .00 Other Fires Outdoors 7 .00 9 .00 Malicious False Alarms 10 .00 14 .00 Other False Alarms 3 .00 5 .00 Apartments 0 .00 IF2 $4,350.00 Dwellings 5 $2,920.00 10 $9,018.00 Hotels — Motels O .00 0 .00 Other Residential 4 900.00 6 900.00 Institutions 1 75.00 2 20,075.00 Schools — Collages 0 .00 0 .00 Public Assembly 0 .00 . Stores — Offices 2 49.00 49.00 Manufacturing Storage 1 0 .00 .00 P00 .00 .00 Miscellaneous 1 .00 32.00 EQUIPMENT AT DRILLS 411 Nose TRAINING REPORT • Truck #354 10 FEBRUARY 1976 ! 400 Car #360 11 21" Hose 300 Truck #361 4 Shift #1 No. of Hours 284 No. of Drills 56 Shift #2 No. of Hours 260 No. of Drills 47 Shift #3 No. of Hours 257 No. of Drills 46 TOTAL NO. OF HOURS 801 TOTAL NO. OF DRILLS 149 EQUIPMENT AT DRILLS 411 Nose 300 Truck #354 10 3" Hose 400 Car #360 11 21" Hose 300 Truck #361 4 1�" Hose 2150 Truck #362 9 Ft, of Booster 200 Truck #363 4 Ft. of Ladders 108 Truck #364 6 Times Pump Used 16 Truck #365 7 Nozzle Lines 16 Truck #366 12 Other Minor Equipment smoke ejector, tarp, smoke Truck #367 5 detector, test papers, maps records, air masks, Van #369 5 The Training Officer and Officers gave a total of 149 drills during the month of Feb., receiving a total of 801 man hours of various instruction. For one week we were fortunate to have six different types of heat and smoke detectors. All members of the Dept, had the opportunity to use and test these detectors. The information received was very valuable. Attended three meetings with S.U.Z. Security in regard to Fire Brigade Training in the Hospital. Attended three meetings with builiing officials in regards to the Uniform Fire Code. Training Officers gave a talk and demonstration on fire hazards and fire extinguishers to 40 elderly people at the Close Mansion. KCRG filmed the proceeds of the meeting. Also taped a 15 minute report on fire safety for WSUI. Training Officer and Chief attended the testing of a new fire pump installed in the Horth Tower of the SUI Hospital. Made six special inspections, due to absence of the Fire Marshal. This month the firefighters received drills in Air Make — Salvage and Overhaul — Ventilation, Pre—fire Plans, and working with the 4" hose. As a Fire Instructor for Kirkwood Community College, completed 2, 12 hr. classes for the Volunteer Firefighters at Coralville and Solon Fire Dept. The firefighters also put new couplings on 15 sections of hose for Proctor & Gamble. 4J�U l KrI wrence H. K nney Tralnin& nrfioer S'fA19' mL STING February 25, 1976 Agenda items from the regular Council meeting of February 27, 1976, were discussed. There were problems with one of the items on last night's agenda. First, it had not been approved by the legal staff and also the Department was not able to answer questions concerning this resolution. That level of presentation to the City Council is totally unsatisfactory. If the department head knows that their staff is not going to be able to give the Council adequate infor- mation, the item is not to be included on the agenda. This applies to both formal and informal agendas. March 31 will be Civic Day. A group of Boy Scouts will be visiting the Civic Center. There will be a short program during the morning. The Mayor and City Manager will make a few comments and then the Scouts will meet with department heads and also attend the staff meeting. The Optimists Club will sponsor a noon luncheon and the department heads are invited to attend. The Girls' Scouts are to be contacted to invite them to take part in the Civic Day. A supervisory functions course is being offered by the Institute of public Affairs at $15 per person next week Wednesday through Friday. Department heads are to notify Linda Schreiber today if anyone from their staff is to attend. A "Settle or Strike" seminar is being offered in Omaha March 15 through 17. Steve Reineke is running this seminar. The cost is $loo for the tuition plus transportation. Staff members who have not attended a previous session are encouraged to attend. be Acting City Manager Thursday and Friday while The Director of Pittance will the City Manager will be attending the Iowa City Managers' Conference in Dubuque. MlNlrl'lis OP Sl'AFF M1:171ING March 3, 1976 Agenda items from the regular Council meeting of March 2, .1976, were discussed: The letter from Mark Tkuin PTA concerning ASERP was referred to Parks.and Recreation Department for reply. Concerning Village Green, the PAD was referred back to Planning and Zoning Commission. Youth programs were funded for the remainder of the year by a 4 to 3 vote. The appointment to Project GREEN Committee was postponed until. the next meeting. ']here will not be a regular meeting of the City Council on March 16, 1976. There scene to be some interest in adopting a ban -the -can ordinance. The legal staff was instructed to put this subject on their pending list. They are to contact the City Council of Coralville to obtain a copy of its drafted ordinance concerning this subject. This item is to be scheduled for an informal council session. The Director of Parks and Recreation Division recommended as a fringe benefit to employees that the Recreation Center be opened on Sundays from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. for the use of City employees only. This suggestion is an outgrowth of a request from the Chief of Police for the use of the Recreation Center for physical fitness activities for policemen and firemen. 'Two parttime employees would be needed for this. The cost of this would be less than $50 per Sunday and would run for nine months out of the year. It was determined that this matter should remain a pending item until it could be determined if there is enough interest. The problem of the storage room was discussed. The staff was asked to evaluate the material which they have stored in the retention room. Some boxes are not marked as to the contents of length of storage (short-term or permanent). One of the interns will check with each department to determine method of records management in order to develop a uniform plan. Also the law governing records should be reviewed to determine the length of storage time necessary for certain items. Microfilming should be considered for permanent records. Other alterna- tives should be checked. Dr. Jude West will meet with the staff on March 9, 1976, from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. for a follow-up on M.B.O. Meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. The Director of Finance asked the staff to review their statements in the budget before printing. Each department head was encouraged to individually go through the statements and look at what everyone else has written. Review their own statements in conjunction with what others have written. If any changes are to be made, they must reach the City Manager by early Monday morning, March 8, 1.976. 0 0 Staff attendance at the informal council sessions was discussed. It was determined that staff members who are to make a presentation to the Council should stay available until called. Two chairs at the table for staff members will be reserved by the City Clerk. Staff salaries were discussed. The department heads were instructed to contact the Director of Human Relations before Thursday night if they have any specific problems. 2 STAFF MEETING MINUTES 0 "Irch 10, 1976 Items from the agenda of the regular Council meeting of March 9 were discussed. A proclamation was made honoring Regina High School's basketball team:.- The City Manager's office will send a copy ofthisproclamation along with a cover letter to Regina (ligh School. George htathers was appointed to Project GREEN Steering Committee and Willa Dickens was appointed to the Board of Adjustment. John Balmer asked whether or not the City staff would be meeting with Uhe Cityniversit got"thehfactsTtogether�andger felt it would be god to met with advised that he wouldocontacteUniversity Heights. The joint law enforcement center will be on the informal agenda for March 22. The Council would like a map provided in the Council Chambers to enable the public to be more aware of the area in question when urban renewal land is being discussed. It was suggested that possibly a map could be projected from the overhead projector. The comprehensive plan is scheduled for the informal session of March 29. This should be changed to the informal session April 5 and the Parks and Recreation program for HCDA be scheduled for March 29. A letter should go to the Rock Island Railroad regarding the transfer of the signal. Dick Plastino was complimented on his fine presentation to the Council on solid waste management. The staff was encouraged to provide productivity information to the Council as we go over our goals for this year and the budget for the following year. It will be several days before we know what action the Legislature will take concerning the budget. We will be meeting with them on Saturday and hope to know more after that meeting. We will be reviewing with the Council the budget process of this year. The staff was asked to give some thought to this matter and particularly to the problems encountered. We will need to determine what changes should be made to make this process work better for the following year. Consideration should be given to having a citizen's committee work with the City Manager to develop ideas concerning the budget, both process and presentation. It is important that each department head meet with their supervisors and third line management people and make sure that everyone understands what level of integrity and competence is expected of City employees. 0 • Staff Meeting Minutes March 10, 1976 Page 2 Department heads were asked to read their purchasing procedures. A procedure is provided for the disposal of property. If any departments have property that is no longer of any use, be sure it is disposed of in the manner provided in the regulations. Purchasing Division was asked to develop a simple form that can be used by departments for.sub- mitting requests for property disposal. The City Manager will follow up with the Purchasing office on the action taken. 01ty of Iowa City • MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Mark IV DATE: Alarch 10, 1976 q�_q During the HCDA program considerations, a presentation was made concerning the inadequacy of recreation facilities at Mark IV. Based upon that pres- entation I asked the Director of Parks and Recreation to make contact with Mark IV and to review what additional efforts the City might provide to improve the level of service to young people in that area. Enclosed is a report from the Coordinator of Special Populations Involvement programs concerning the work of the Recreation Division at D1ark IV. It appears that the development of a strong neighborhood group would be extremely beneficial in strengthening such programs. cc: Committee on Community Needs Park and Recreation Commission 0 0 A Report to the City Manager of Special Program of the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department with the Willowcreek Neighborhood Center of Mark IV Apartments submitted by Judy Boersma, Coordinator Special Populations Involvement March 1976 ® 2 • Denman, had successfully produced a booth activity"with kids from Mark IV I asked for his completed progress report. Larry reported that he began by contacting Mike Jacobsen. The two met and Larry fully explained the carnival concept and how Mark IV might become involved. Jacobsen said that he would get his staff started on the project. One week later upon Larry's inquiry, Jacobsen advised that they had no firm plans as yet, but thought that they might make a booth using tires in an accuracy in throwing skill. One week later Jacobsen referred Larry to Maurice, a social services staff worker. "As of that date they still had no real plans" but wanted to be given more of an idea of other groups plans for the carnival. Larry met at Mark -IV to further inform their staff. At this meeting a decision was made as to the design of the booth. Maurice agreed to meet Larry the morning of the carnival to build the booth. Together Larry and Maurice built the booth and transported the kids to and from the carnival. The concept of the project was for the student to act as resource consultant motivating force and to the participating agency. The agency, having chosen to become involved, agreed to design, build and operate a game booth, and to provide prizes. It was suggested that these prizes be handmade -- a constructionr paper ribbon of achievement or an edible item. Mike Jacobsen did provide some apples for this purpose. The bulk of the prizes supply for this booth were donated from another committee's surplus. In mid January I contacted Mike Jacobsen to arrange a cooking class for children. Our proposal was that we would offer the activity at Mark IV to as many children as leis staff could get involved. Fie referred me to Ron Palumbo whom I then contacted. The date was set for January 31. One week prior to the event we took posters to '"�''• 1'+.11umbo for him to distribute throughout Mark IV. At this time I inquired ifit h -id 61•en approved for us to use the kitchen within their office. He immediately obtained While promoting community recreation resources to disadvantaged youth and to sen Lor citizens, the SPI program of the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department has had several interactions with the social service agency, "Willowcreek Neighborhood Center," at Mark IV*Apartments. The followingis a bcief report of each interaction as well as an accounting of my perceptions of that agency. On Friday, October 3, I met with Mike Jacobsen to discuss the recreation needs of the clients served by that agency in conjunction with the goals of the SPI program. Mr. Jacobsen explained that the territorial removal from the urban mainstream is the cause of many problems for the residents of Mark IV. He elaborated that a1[hough City bus service had been extended to accommodate Mark IV, it could not satisfy the needs of the children to get to the Iowa City Recreation Center to participate in activities and to interact with their peers: most parents would not allow their children to board a bus with fare in hand to travel unsupervised into Iowa City for constructive recreation. He advised that the recreation facility at Mark IV Is wholly inadequate and that equipment is barely existent. I explained to Mr. Jacobsen that transportation is a probelm foremost clients whom we hope to involve, and that we would do what we could within those limits to offer some constructive activities. Mr. Jacobsen expressed great interest in the ASERP program and expressed regret that it was not to be offered at Mark IV. On Tuesday, September 30, I met with Recreation Education students to begin work on the Halloween Carnival - A major project of production, to involve all agencies serving special populations as well as organizations with service orientation. One student_ was assigned to involve Mark IV in the project. After the student, Larry n �J 3 0 approval from Mr. Jacobsen. Palumbo advised that I should call a Mr. Kachingwe to arrange to have the door unlocked on the day of the activity, and also that I should call Mr. Kachtngwe to remind him li hour before the activity. This advice was followed. We brought all necessary supplies and cooking equipment to the activity. Five children came. On approximately February 9, Mr. Palumbo called to report that he had taken a poll of the senior citizens of Mark IV to determine their recreation needs. Those contacted expressed desire to have terrarium workshop, a lecture on how to care for one's house plants, and a nature awareness program for the youth of the complex to instill some sensitivity toward outdoor landscaping in these generally destructive children. I told him that we were offering a terrarium workshop to seniors the following Saturday, February 14, and that we would give some thought to thenature awareness program. Soon after our conversation, I delivered posters to his office to publicize the terrarium workshop. On February 14 9 senior citizens attended the terrarium workshop at the Recreation Center. Several of the participants specifically indicated on their evaluation forms that they wished their friends who live at Mark IV had been told about the workshop, as they would have enjoyed coming. To my knowledge no one who attended was from Mark IV. The following week we contacted Ron Palumbo to offer a program to the children of Mark IV designed to expose them to their responsibilities to animals in an urban environment. This was chosen as our starting point with nature awareness as a result of my observing two children at Mark IV mishandling a guinea pig, and also because we had developed an on-going program with the Iowa City Animal Shelter. The date was - set for February 28. it was agreed that both agencies (Mark IV and Iowa City Parks 4 • and Recreation) would contribute a vehicle to the transportation effort as their would be many children who would be interested. Again, posters were taken out to his office. On Friday, February 27, I called Palumbo in the afternoon to verify the plans for the next day. He said that he had been meaning to call to cancel, as no one had been notified as yet of the event. Their newsletter had been delayed at the printer. I suggested that the staff try to round up a car load, and said that we would meet the appointed schedule. Fifteen children attended the program. I have met with a contingent of Recreation Education students to discuss further programs of nature awareness to satisfy the needs at Mark IV. As per our last meeting the students were committed to offering Mr. Palumbo a program on March 20 at Mark IV to plant indoor gardens with the children, to offer a lecture from a Park ranger .or from Project Green, to have a lecture from a representative of the Iowa City Bird Club. At a later date in May the students will return to Mark IV to take the children on a nature hike through Willowereek Park and to plant their gardens outdoors. Those students are now under the supervision of Mr. Jim Potter, University, of Iowa instructor, for supervision of the completion of their project. I have felt tremendous frustration in all of these dealings with the Mark IV Social Services staff. Mr. Jacobsen was most adament about what he perceived to be the City's neglect of his clients. His staff seems to have good intentions for their clients' recreation but has difficulty effectively fulfilling their end of any agreements to help make these projects go. I feel that if we are all going to surmount the barriers of transportation, economic and social disadvantage it must be a cooperative effort between n„encies. city of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: March 11, 1976 qq TO: City Council 1 FROM: City Aianager RE: Solid Waste Disposal Mr. Jean Castner, formally the City Manager of Ames, Iowa, is now working for Henningson, Durham F, Richardson. Mr. Castner indicated that he or a member of the firm would be pleased to make a short presentation to you concerning pro- grams being undertaken in other communities concerning solid waste management particularly in the area of resource recovery. Based upon our previous discussions it appears that you might be interested in such a presentation and I will schedule it with W. Castner at a time in the future when the informal agenda permits. If the City Council does not wish to have such a presentation I trust that I will be informed accordingly. 4kbity of Iowa City* MEMORANDUM DATE: March 12, 1976 L / TO: City Council j� r% / FROM: City Manager Ir RE: Police and Fire Alarm Systems In August 1973, the City Council directed that a contract be prepared between the City and the Iowa City Alarm Company for the standardization of alarm equipment in the Police Department. While such a contract was not entered into by the City, action was taken by the Iowa City Alarm Company to standardize the equipment in the Police Department. Since that time the matter has become rather chaotic in the Fire Depart- ment. Currently equipment from four different companies is mounted in the Chief's office. The Iowa City Alarm Company is willing to provide a common panel for use by all other services in the Fire Department and would receive a monthly charge from the user. Because the City Council has previously authorized such action, the legal staff has been requested to prepare an agreement between Iowa City and the Iowa City Alarm Company. Such a proposal will be submitted to the City Council for consideration at a later date. cc: City Attorney's Staff REVENUE SHARING �Et�RED 1N PERI Governors and Mayors'Pusn Effors for Renewai,.hy, Congress of Program. ti J By EILNFST HOISM OLPH 9��lbrae:,n rxtrime - �� WASHDiGTON.' March' 2 — y Last year governors and mayor politely passed the word that rj they would be pleased if -Con- ;^ grass would renew the general rev=nue-sharing::-Program . in 1915' a year before its, expli"i tion date. Now, following a year of ' Congressional inaction, the Governors and Mayors ate des- perately afraid that the'3302 hillion program," enacted'. in 1973 to run five years, well not 1;1 renewed. L . y General revenuesbanng. which channels Federal tax dal- l Inrs back to states;: counties and cities for Programs of their t own choosing. iustm,ght"get .. lost in the leg isladye. shufne a this spring. -the local .leaden ;ear• even thoughmayors,coun- ;y executives—acrd now the ++ governors—have been swarm- ing over town -to getfavomble act es. and -localities -obtain •,heir share of the -Federal funds under] the -progzI through the -use -°f -a -complex formula- The $shares depend upon population, average - 'f ily income and the*Iaoratt,ta1 burden in a way gives maximum funds to large_ needy and heavily taxed iurlsdietions. Urban financial officers are in a desperate -quandary be- cause most OL them are riot putting togethertheir budgets for next year, and they do not know whether- thcount on -consid ey can these sums of money beyond.D m ber. Moon Landrieu. the *May of New Orleans, said last wee "the New York experience ha patici own us the dngerin t ng revenues athat rel n materialize. The.. only ahem tive under present citeumsta is. however, is to cut -bac ,ervice or begin to' lay ° people ri^ht now:' As needy as they ere, cities and counties•- are' 1 of accepting as a compromi a simple resolutions to exte tie program ar, ra than for the proposed f vcars and nine months• temptation would be for C ::=55 to make the r zn annual appropriation.. .o do lone•nntefoorl ice^, d� i Tye facts Isurroumu•. S s-•. - eraG revenue sharing make It y appear that the program would 1 basafe. More,than 38,000 jur s diction are recipients of aid. and. they provide a so bd pout- •.;; icat front in favor of renewal. J' president Ford last week, in a speech to a governors meet- oi ing• here, reaffirmed his sup- nOri of general revenue Sher - Long• LOe151-1- _ _- who is chairman ootna Sena- nance Committee, toe Edmund S. bluskie, ASaine Democrat who is chairman'_of the Budget Committee, strong ly. favor_ the program - some Congressmen °Ptd '! general revenue sharing to principle• though, preferring to help localities with ca aid Io- 'I aid programs that req . cal matching funds and have I provisions for Federal control. i Others want to make imp°r- tant changes in fl. The Howe Goveromont Operatics Com- mittees Subcoh�itbeon ev- in t 41 enue Sharing bills on revenue sharing- A r planned meeting to draw. up a revenue-shanng bill �liit week was put off because of other; business• u -y Public interest g$° well as civil rights 8r°LLps,ongressmen, sympathetic es that strongly support chang wouldI We more to industrial- ,! at oul !zed cities a^rolectic forpthe vide more p civil rights of citizens alfected by the Programs-- ._. -_..: ; - tn an atmosphere of mount- (; ing concern about prospects for revenue sharing renewal. ' Treasury secretary William E: Simon recently sent aletter ds, Representative Do^ assur- ' Democrat of California, l Ing him that the Office of Rev- enueShanng was "doubling" its civil nigh rocessf fordmomtor- hten- ing up its p ing programs- Spokes said I A civil rights sp no new last week_ however, that personnel had been hiredt it was feared nothing waould change unless the - law, required iL Representative Jack Brooks: ow the Texas Democrat who heads k: the House Government Opera- s tions Committee—which . ha: charge •°f the revenue-sharing of I legislation--opP°ses the, pro a -,I gram. Representative ' BVOC it Adams, the Washington,Dem, ff crat who is chairman of t1 House Budget Committee. to the1 the assembled governors la eery week. se 'Aly message to the natio, rid governors is that Amer' ,her ! cannot at this time afford ive five-year commitment to F� The oral revenue sharing. As Ir on- as the Federal budget is in , ram - Icit there are, y nak- revenues to share-" coalition of governors and th local leaders setae ars ownvlast Congressional beare d week. and what they Ue underlines their problems: th Senate 'but itrisle to revenue not likely to sharing acts, move before the House ac only and House leaders pr the floor to met leRlsl�ation ... by slay ls. _ 'NJuL=l1U•��"'��Uv DATE: February 27, 1976 TO: John Hayek, City Attorney FROM: Tony Kushnir, Asst. City Attorney RE: Conflict of Interest laws with respect to Municipal Employees In reference to your inquiry as to whether the actions of Jack Klaus in accepting a position with Old Capitol Associates after he was the Urban Renewal Director constitutes a possible conflict of interest situation, the Code of Iowa (1975) specifically deals with this issue in two instances. Section 403.16 prohibits personal interest of any municipal employees in urban renewal projects.The section,employ- however, deals only with the interests acquired during the urse ment by a municipal employee. I could not find any prohibitions or regulations pertaining to the acquisition of interests in urban renewal property by a former municipal employee after his/her termin- ation of employment with the City. Chapter 68B Of the Code of Iowa (1975) concerns itself with the con- flicts of interest of public officers and employees. In section 68B.7 it states that no person who has served as an official or employee of a state agency shall, within a period of two years after the termina- r before such state tion of such service or employment, appeaany person, receive compensation for any services rendered on behalf case,oproceeding, firm, corporation or association in relation to any or application with respect to which such person was directly concerned and in which he personally participated during the period of service or employment. It further prohibits any person who has served as theperhead of or on a commission or board of a regulatory agency of two years after the termod ination of such service to receive compenaa firm, corpo ion tion for any services rendered on behalf of any person, or association in any case, proceedings, or application before the however, of 68B department with which he so served. These provisions, are specifically limited to persons employed by a state agency. Section 68B.27 states that a state agency means any state department or division, board, commission, or bureau of the state including regu- latory agencies. A 1968 Attorney General's opinion �tgagency. es thata person employed by a county is not a person employed b a ss it's my belief that Based on the definition and the Attorney General's Op. a municipal employee would not come under the scope and coverage of this Chapter. stated above, which in my opinion would not Barring the two sections nd no provisions in the Code of Iowa which apply in this matter, I fi would bar an ex -municipal officer or employee from engaging in employ- ment with a firm or association with which 1-t previously dealt with as a municipal officer or employee. If there are any further questions in regard to this matter please don't hesitate to contact me. city of Iowa City DATE' March 10, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company Rate Increase ZM1 The. Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company recently requested a rate increase ranging from 7 percent to approximately 21 percent, depending upon the service category. Enclosed is a comparison of the rate increase for the various service categories and also a comparative cost of electric genera- tion. The City could simply file a protest concerning the additional costs which will result from the new charges. However, the City Council may wish to review other considerations. It appears that the request for the rate increase is to provide sufficient financial resources to allow the utility to enter the money market for the construction of additional generation capacity. The dollar per kilowatt cost of electric generation is indicated on the enclosed chart. The increase is quite substantial. While electric demands will grow, the role of the electric utilities in energy conservation certainly could be explored. If the City Council wishes the City to take any position on this issue, the matters mentioned above or other considerations which the Council may have in mind in this regard should be explored. . r • IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY ELECTRIC SERVICE - IOWA MONTHLY BILL COMPARISONS UNDER PRESENT AND PROPOSED RATES At Current Rates Monthly Effective At Percent Quantity Subject Proposed Increase or Residential Urban Rate Kwh to Refund Rate (Decrease) 300, 500, 600 100 $ 5.16 $ 6.14 19.0% 300 12.93 15.23 17.8 500 20.71 24.32. 17,_4 ' 750 29.82 34.61 16.1 1,000 38.94 44.90 15.-3 1,250 46.58 55.19 18.5 Residential. Small Town 1,500 54.22 65.48 `. 208 and Rural Rate 312, 313, 512, 513, 613 100 $ 5.74 $ 6.14 7,08 300 13.74 15.23 10.8 500 21.73 24.`32 11.9 750 31.02 34.61_ '116: 1,000 40.31 44.90. lll4 1,250 47.95 55.19 15.1 Commercial -Industrial 1,500 55.59 65.48- 17.8 Urban Rate - 322, 522, 622 750 $ 41.02 $ 48.87 19.1% 1,500 74.60 88.86 19.1 3,000 131.09 156.75 19.6 6,000 244.07 292.53 19.9 10,000 371.51 445:57 19;9:: Commercial -Industrial 20,000 690.11 828.17 20:0:' Small Town and Rural Rate - 333, 533, 633 - i750 $ 42:.91 $ 48.87 1,500 77;.32 88.86 14.9 3,000 135".61 156.75 18.6 61000 252.19 292.53 16.0 100000 379.63 445.57 17.4 20;000 698:23 828.17 18.6 NOTES: (1) Bilis include 0.2160/Kwh power supply cost adjustment_ revenue, the level applicable (2) Bills in February :1976. exclude sales tax. 2-12-76 IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY ELECTRIC SERVICE - IOWA PRESENT AND PROPOSED RATES (All Subject to Power Supply Cost Adjustment) (Rates Adjusted to Include 0.30/Kwh Power Supply Cost Adjustment Revenue) Residential Urban Rate 300, 500, 600 First 25 Kwh Next 25 Next 450 Next 500 Over 1000 Minimum Residential Small Town and Rural Rate 312, 313 512 513, 613 F rat 25 Kwh Next 25 Next 450 Next 500 Over 1000 Minimum Commercial -Industrial Urban Rate 322, 522, 622 First 50 Kwh Next 450 Next 900, Next 4600 Over 6000 Minimum Commercial -Industrial Small Town and Rural Rate 333, 533, 633 First 50 Kwh Next 450 Next 900 Next 4600 Over 6000 Minimum 2-12-76 Present Rates Effective Subject to Refund Proposed 7.500/Kwh 4.94 3.67 3.43 2.84 Combined Residential Urban, $1.75 Small Town, and Rural Rate Customer Charge $1.45 Energy: First 100 Kwh 4.470/Kwh 8.430/Kwh Next 400 4.33 6.12 Over 500 3.90 3.78 3.50 2.84 $2.00 7.270/Kwh 5.52 4._37 3.55 2.97 Combined Commercial -Industrial Urban, Small Town, s Rural Rate $2.30 8.430/Kwh 5.75 4.48 3.67 2.97 $2.30 Customer Charge Energy: First_ 500 Kwh Next900 Next 4600 Over 6000 $1.70 6.490/Kwh 5.241:'<. 4.31 3.61 Dollars Per Kilowatt = 700 COMPARATIVE COST &F ELECTRIC GENERATION Ottumwa Unit 1 (Coal) 500 I I 1$551, Council Bluffs , 1 Unit 3 400 (Coal) I , F — —-) 1$4101 1 I I Neal I I I I 300 Unit 3 (Coal) I I I 1 200 Quad -Cities , Units 1 & 2 z Riverside (Nuclear) r R-5 Unit (Coal) $" IN 100 11rr: I I I J}i cis 100 $130'= ? wr sHf i I 1961 1972 1975 Carroll County Units 1 & 2 (Nuclear) F---] 1$745 I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I 1 I I 1 , I 1 I I I 1 I I i 1 I I I I 1 I I I ( I 1979 1981 1984-85 Estimated Cost Year Dollars Per Kilowatt M 700 •11 500 '11 300 M11 100 - � '1;� L � I , J 1 �� ,� _ _ _ �� ~� -_- � � . ., � � � +v f � � i � / � __ / � J t �_ � � //l//////////fi I/ \ � - 3 The Iowa City Preli :was prepared in c University of low some of'.the pre for Univers Introduction Iowa City needs a viable, Bikeway System. Surveys made by the City and the University Show that the bicycle is the second prinicipal means of transportation in Iowa City There are thousands of bicycles on the streets and the resulting conflicts with pedestrians and motorists are numerous; leading to a considerable increase in accidents involving bicyclists over the past five years. Recognizing these trends and the need for alternative energy-efficient modes Of transportation. the following goals are proposed for a bikeway system Goal I - To provide physical facilities for the bicyclist in the Iowa City Metropolitan area. Goal II - To encourage use of the bicycle as an alternate mode of transportation. Goal 111 - To promote safe bicycling practices Goal IV - To encourage bicycle use for recreation ,ports and physical fitness Goal V - To allocate responsibility for implementing and operating a bicycle system Iowa City Policies It is desirable for the City to adopt the following basic policies with regard to bicycles I To include bikeway requirements for all new developments subdivisions. road construction and' Improvements where appropriate 2 To require bicycle parking lacilities .1 all places g+herf• large numbers of people gather schools, at, irtment houses. etc. I I 3 'o inclod^ i keways in planning for rPr,eat 'n.i' ray 'het i I To ant pan" s pronrolmg Sale bir rilinq urinary Bikeway Plan ooperation with the a and incorporates iminary proposals ty Bikeways. Recommended Bikeways The map fold -out shows suggested bikew designed to provide a safe, continuous. di system in Iowa City and on the University campus: their purpose is to provide acces major destinations. Selection of the route based on a variety of sources including su made by Iowa City and the University of to the Hawkeye Area Bikeway Plan (produce( Project GREEN), and numerous bikeway k from other communities. Classes of Bikeways Definitions and Use CLASS I - Bike Paths and Bike Trails A se facility for the exclusive use of bicyclists flows by pedestrians and motocisls are mimmiled This type of bikeway is prefer wherever possible Drawbacks are constit costs Arid availability of right-of-way lys lett if Iowa Stoall s was I rveys iva. by lans rate oss ctro'l CLASS II Bike Lanes on street or on -sidewalks A designated right -of way for exClkislVe or sen- e.chisive use of bicycles. through travel by motor vehicles and pedestrians is not allowed The majority of recommended city bikeways are Of tJn� type as they can be most readily 3 q incorporated into an er,sting street and sidewall, syslem 1 t CLASS III Bike Route A shared nghl-of-way designated as _.kith only by signs on vertical potils or stencilled on the pavement Such a J bilk, w.i� shires its Through lr,ctlicnghl-o!'av r With either or both moving cars and pede,jrian� nnniended only on slieets with vi r',y Iiltie tr,in�r � 9 �� w i ''„ roe a _ I d • c I fl Reco Implementing 1. Cohnstruction ofPhysical Facilities. A five -phase program for construction of varlc classes of bikeways is recommended. Secure bicycle parking must be provided at all major destinations Proper lighting of bikeways is essential. 2. Maintenance. i. Regular cleaning and 'repair of all bikeways is essentiah' The Department of Public Works W include this as a separated item in their maintenance program. since bikeways require more frequent -cleaning than streets. Painted sign and stripe visibility must be maintained. 3. Encouraging Bicycle Use for Transportation. i I i mmendations for a Viable Bikeway System us Bikeways should be linked to provide access to major destinations. protection from motor vehicles. and continuity Bikeways should be signed and identified clearly, and rounted to minimize stop signs and cross traffic. Bikeway support facilities and -,ervices for commuter bicyclists such asbicyclelockers at storage parking lots and showers at work should be provided Information will he provided u•,,ng the media, maps and booF lets to familiari: p the publir with relevant biCycle mule!. ,ind rule'. 4. Encour.tc;e Ricyr_le Ust. for Recreation It is desirable to umvidr• hrkev,.1 is along .r -ni,: routes and to I -n, r:ilh coon 1,, roads All parks and recreation i,- Should br +ccessrh!r by to ctvc.lc Will) ,i-lr.lu.iie j,. rrkmu provided I de}Im.rliom v 5. Promoting safe Bicycling Practices. Bicyclists must be educated as to the proper use operation. and safety rules governing bicycles Special programs should be geared t the general public, university students as well to primary and secondary school students. Motorists and pedestrians need to be aware of the relationships and "right" of each mode of transportation This can be done by+good graphics and sign location and driver educatiol programs 6. Enforcing Bicycle Regulations. Revision of the City Bicycle Ordinance will permit the enforcing of bicycle regulations Wide dislobuhon of bicycle regulations will provide increased public awareness 7 Responsibility for Implementing a Bikeway systerll. Within Iowa City procedures should be established for ,+ havinq a person or persons to administer f program and ensure coordination with oth communities in the metropolitan area b, ensuring regular updating and evaluation of ,ill aspects of the plan r .ipplyinq for and allocating fund,, to nhhplernpnt Rhe program in phases (f- .illocatuiq funds to the Department of Pooh, Work•, for regular maintp-lance of hiFeways, e ocre,i,mq PpliCe rnanpowe' in p••rrhil incre.+v`d enforcp.nerht of hath, law'. rel,rf r In blr ;ries I ,,-Cltj( ing Ihr.lr by ....torr .rig bic,r Ir• r•gi,irnhrm � - � __ __ o -- I I Ii ! '. �� � � ` Y CLASS 1 • ave .,._.. EXISTING Why Bicycle? For,years it has been the common understanding that bicycles are for children. In fact. alI recently as 1969, only 12 of all bicycles sold Went to adults Since then however. there has,been a radical change. The number of bicycle users has almost tripled since the late 1960's and at least 50 t, of bicycle sales have, been to adulis. Environmental problems the energy crisis. fuel costs. and inflation have given rise to an increased awareness of the advantages of bicycle Lisa namely 1 .' Transportation. F or short tilp� tup to 7mllest the bicycle is an excellent means of tran�aortalion It probides virtually drior to door service, is cheap to use. takes ve•y little a-lfa tin„' and has fewl parking problem— Futheoncere people who can not afford , frequently r an buy a bicycle. once acquired *n.iin•a,-ante ( osts for a bicycle are low. 2 Dt�, reasu-cl Traffic r,on(;E'si ion Increasf d hic yc la use,n•.ul is in less triaf tic congestion riot only to, moving traffic but also where ihee Is nn -street parking 16 -20 bicycles can be (,a•ked in the sr..)ce for one cart In this way the concept of a pedestrian ooenled campus •end business oil incl is given practical support 3. En(,rgy Say/(mis The hit s vwy elh' ,0111 ole( hun�c,aily A ;)er S,,I ii, ;e Uin •, ria if •ig it 10 niph Ceflsunle only 1'.I of the ena,g, required h; alcor - leave, ing the same dill rice Anuvu all IhuLigh 'he ba r•.''st requ-ees`n.) foss!! firewith esuita,1 It" energ)f'uurcf 4. P(,''iuttwi Rt'ductl()ni.. In urban .,n-aS conside,abte air p-Mut,ion r•, all h. 1010 e(niSS1• oS It Is r'r lirl,iled that emr•s. n 'cducI,ons t,t I, 10 couI be aila re, ed by Inc,, -„d he, ,clew. a Noise pollution cur to, autort Ir refill ISr,i' .o considerably teduced when 'ne silent blcyc” is used I J t r 5. Versatility. 1 Bicycles add another dimension to the availabre means of transportation mass transit. car or taxi walking Great freedom of mobility is achieved and there are no parking problems. 6. Recreation. Bicycle riding is physically and psychologically beneficial ,end Is a cheap form of.recreati Eon. C a Deterrents to Bicycling s 1 Safety. Be•(.itise streets are built ba,,wallr for peffestnan t anci mitornobile use condtllons are Iregdentk unsafe, for bicyclists Many people mdecbte that e Ihry v+ould ride bicycles regularly It it were safe to do so it Is thereforeital to provide asale continuous. and convenient bikeway system in low.e City i 2 Theft. Bicycle thefts ate ein enormous and Co! fly problem Mandator, retlistidhon socure bib•( Ir p.ni Ing t.icllrhrs anti in,:te.iced vigrlan-.e and Lev, i erntcin:enrnnl '.houlti .illi•, lair the. problem Pollution Hiding .I hicycle behind a be,.. s e,ple.isan! Aiitp e1niti'.IOII!. •11111 ,it poi'cil"I't' .lir .ithaled ne Ilu• biC,( II•.I sep.u.ite bek,•v,ay :,file 11 alluv; it), ILII'. II•.I to oda nthe• than In fee. lmlhway i 'ql,l pl y.dy well (in n14 i;h to SV'vr Iho Pfohll'in So Bicycle! ! i,•I i.ln U In, the D„n.errnt( ret of renin, Jnit, IL•vi IDt, •,rnl Dnnni, I:. k'.dt ;)I,ecl(.r4; Cite Lit lnY..I CIt, I,wP `�.:•T I), by r,A liq,nne M.Ik( man Pl,wowq Techni Ci.u, I'rolr.(I pl.u,ne( ;Tony I I,Amrii A,,•.oc l,rl„ planna' Je.inne SOlnsky (,,,,line, Klee (iechwiler $enl(•r a nl•iorlf 'Ind Janoll pol m r C h ri, • 1 yplst I .i. 1111" ( r"I•y u' IOi,+a Hr�l �. •ri I' liutn•. Are, h-Ia( I•h'cled pap, r. a vla•ii,,,i l'fl Lich e(I ,r i E I r 7 IOWA CITY, IOWA BICYCLE REGISTRATION EXPIRES MAY 31,1980 A-00000 PFs LD BICYCLE RBSUATICNS, MOST IMPORTANT PROPOSED REVISIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE IOWA CITY BICYCLE ORDINANCE. 1. Free registration. All bicycles MUST be registered at the Department of Public Safety or designated places (bicycle stores, University). There will be no registration fee. 2. Impounding. Any bicycle operated or found on any public place within the city, which is not registered as required, shall be impounded by the Police Department until a license is obtained. In addition, an impoundment fee of $7.50 shall be paid to retrieve the bicycle. 3. Parking. No person shall park a bicycle upon a street in such a manner as to obstruct pedestrian or motor vehicle travel. Any bicycle within 300 feet of a bicycle rack must be parked in such a rack. Any bicycle parked on Iowa City property may not be attached to poles, parking meters, signs, trees or any other permanent structures. Bicycles will be impounded if improperly parked. 4. Reflectors and headlights are required at night. 5. Bicyclists must observe all traffic rules governing the travel of motor vehicles with respect to traffic lights, stop signs, turns etc. 6. Bicyclists must use a designated bike lane or path where provided, and in the direction designated. 7. Right-of-way at intersec- tions. Upon approaching an intersection any person riding a bicycle shall yield the . right-of-way to all vehicles and pedestrians, except that all vehicles which must stop before entering an intersection because of a signal or stop sign, and all vehicles making a left-hand or right-hand turn shall yield the right-of-way to bicycles entering the inter- section. 8. Imminent threat and aban- doned bicycles. If in the determination of a law officer an illegally parked bicycle constitutes an imminent threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, or if a bicycle is parked illegally for more than 48 hours, constituting abandon- ment, the officer may remove and impound said bicycle and cut any chain or device which may be attaching said bicycle to any object. A bicycle impounded under this provision is subject to the impoundment fee and disposal provision of Section 6.24.21 of this ordinance.. 9. Vehicles in bicycle lanes and bicycle parking areas. No person shall drive a motor vehicle in a. designated bicycle path, lane j or parking area, or park any motor vehicle in such a path, lane or parking area. No person shall cross a bicycle lane except after giving the right-of-way.to all bicycles within the lane.' FUNDING 0- -- 0 There are two basic sources of funds: Federal and local. Federal monies for bikeways are available principally through the Federal Aid Highway Funds, the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, and Housing and Urban Development. Most of these funds require a local matching share. Local funds can be made available through the Capital Improvement Program, Revenue sharing, the General Fund, private groups and bicycle impounding and auctioning fees. SUP RY; 4Er COST `ESTIMATES Provisional cost estimates for phased bikeway construction are as follows: Phase I $196,000- Phase II $164,000 Phase III $169,000: Phase IV $180,000+ Phase V $108,000 Total 817,000 (Estimates do not include long range recommendations or the Ralston Creek Bike Trail.) MEETING NOTICE PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON THE PRELIMINARY BIKEWAYS PLAN WEDNESDAY, MOIRCH 17, 1976 - 7:30 P.M CIVIC CENTER - COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR INFORMATION CALL 354.1800 EXT. 317 L)L tiik I wILivi U� UUMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, Friday, March'); 1976 Brethren in Blue Police, Other Officers In Some States Sign Up With Teamsters Union No Sign of Union Influence, But Some Police Object; Pay and. Clout Are Cited They Are Still Smokey Bears By JONATHAN IDWITNY !•tan Rr"rfrr m/ THE WALL attt[r J,e„JL The members of the Feints Mich., police force had traditionally earned apout $1,600 a year more than, the deputies wcross the street In the flenosee County sheriff', office. The Flint police felt they deserved more money because of their higher Job require• menta, plus the fact that they are more /m• quently exposed to violent crime. But then In 1973 something happened that enabled the sherlif'x deputies to leap: ahead Of the los ill poll,, In pay. The deputlee Joined the teamsters union. The police, who recognized bargaining power when they saw it. quickly called up the nearest teamster business agent and asked to Join up themselves. Now they are pdd $1,001 a year more than the deputlee and the margin soon will be Incmased to $1,800. Aeras the nRUon more and more polles- men, sheriffa deputies, state troopers, prison guards and even police Command of. fleem are Joining the International Brother. hood of Teamsters, or at least afflllating with It, despite Its history of ,Amend Infll- tration and scandal. The teamsters union, they any, means higher wages and greeter clout with employers. So tar there doesn't seem to be any evi. dence that the union ban even alightly Influ• enced law enforcement decisions. Teamster policemen have even arrested teamster or. gmnlu•rx nn picket lines Involving truck driv. es. And even though many highway patrol- men have become brethren In blue, team- ster truckers sill] Refer to them dlsparnit• Ingly all, 'smokey bears” IbeCaa"e of their hills, when the troopers all. up radar traps. A "Nervnum" Viewpoint However, James Vorenberg, a professor at Harvard Law School who headed Prod-' dent Jnhmmn'n crime commission, says the tenmster urgnnlzing trend "certainly make me nervoum " The tenmeters. he nmlm, am .en orKanizaton with no real Alone In the civil bla•rtien civil rights m,p•ct of Policing." He also feela that a nationwide union would make police less responsive to the demand, of the kKIR111y. "Police, because they alt armed. because of UMrDOiaetr ever' hecnuse of the enormous discr,uun t s. ercise, should to, particularly map al I In"contmi.-' he sayn, .HIR push In Michigan Offld,d figures aren't available, but the PBA group estimates that of 1100,000 law en• forcement officers In the country;, at; most I:v1,000 are represented by collective. bar• gaining units. Most of theme contracts are negotiated at the local level without support fmm a larger organization. Of the contract. negotiated by national organlrations, the leamslere represent 1-5,000 offkeriandthe municipal employes union represents 10,000, the PBA group estimates. Al present, Michlgan.appenrs to be the only stale where the l(`atlwters are trying aggressively to bring law officer. Into the fold. The union says About 3,000officers have Joined since•, the organizing campaign began at the specific direction of former president James HOUR In 1997, when the Michigan Icglslalure passed a law allowing police to organize. - The teamsters claim that Michigan, law' officers are Joining the union at the rale of 1,000 a year. Recently, several hundred state poilce command officers affiliated with - Joseph Valenti, president Of Teamster Local 211 In Detroit, which covers all team- ster -organized public employes In Michigan, says he Intends W work for a const -to -coast Organizing drive that would result In a OR. tlonal master law enforcemonC agreement, similar to the nnllnnal agreementthat'cov ere the trucking Industry. . Local hvam,lerA leaefers In �Mlnnesota and Virginia "ked Mr. Valent) to help them organize law entnmemenl units In their areas. As a result, a ti,tal of SW Virginia po- lice from Fairfax and Arlington counues hnve Joined the tenmetem,'And aegoflntloas are under way with the 200 -member nheriff's deportment of Hennepin County, Minn., which Includes Minneapolis. - Organizing In Minneapolis - - Hobert Welsenberger, president of Isocal 320 In Minneapolis,' whlch Covers all team• ster-organized public" employes- In Mlnne• nota, says that In Ju at four years 1,600 police and prison guards have Joined :his't500• member local. He claims that him -'local :.l, constantly handling Inquiries and-applica. tions from lawmen seeking to join.' Although much of the teamsters' euccecs In organizing police ban come in the Mid- - went, recent gains iso have been made In California and In a few small towns In Con.. - necticut. Mr. Valenti believes that theme nuc• cemsee show a clear change In police Hill. ludes. "A couple of years ago theimage of the teamster, was the reason that most law enforcement officer, chase not to come In," he mays. "But I don't think that le a problem any longer. There have been ten times more Policemen Indicted than there- Itnve .I n teamsler offlclnl, Indicted. I tell them T'm not reoponAlble for an entire union any more than they am m po"lble for all the police officers Indicted." Even eo, there I, sometime, Initial hest. Latina obrml Joining the teamsters. •-There, war a lot of anlmcalty toward the teem - ,ler ." say, Charles Middleton, a Flint pa•- trolman. "The vole was Its to 103 Ila fa. vor). A lot of the kuy, considered them - .selves professionals and they wanted to know what we were doing In a group with Mata lien. 1f we were suppos«d to be throw - Ing people Into )ail, what were we doing as. soclatingourselves with people who alleg edly have criminal ties" Bill we fell we had is have somebody to stand up to the city, and the Fraternal Order of Police didn't have the clout to do It. The leaninlerx fly In I a $.700 -a -day attorney, and he ties the city in knots." Mr: Middleton says. There also was concern among members Of the Command Officer- Aaaoclntion of the MichiganStatePolice, says the group's president, Detective Rgt, Ceorge Bays. Nev. erlhe-lem, the aaeOClatOn voted overwhelm. Ingly last Judy to affiliate with Mr. Valent!" local. The, local will hnndle contract negotia. tions for lho senior officers for a fee of $13 a month for each member, but the officers' group will retain Its Independence. Sgt. Bays says the :ammoclatlon won't have to contribute j lothe tcamffiera' scandal -ridden Central i tat'.. Southeast and Southwest Areas pen- sion fund. "Rome of our people worked organized crimes,"-9gt. Bays says. ^They were afraid there -wan a connectiOr. Ito the teamsters,. The teamsters International may "possibly" be tied to the Matia, he says, but "tee don't deal with Frank F•Ilzslmmonn (the Intern.:-. tonal pecsidenll. Thomas people at ,Locale i 214 have been run through a computer more often than you or 1," he an He backs up Mr.-Valenti's comment that "we run a dean •• nba fine• r�The toamstern estimate that they negoti• ate' for 200' law enforcement units of vary - Ing mite. But because teamster organizing ls decentrallzed and because teamster law cem usually nre lumped together In )Dental with secretaries, Rarbagemen and other mu., nielpal employes, the union's International headquarters says It doe,n't know- the actual number of lawmen it covers. Stale laws differ widely. Had often are I vRglle'nbout the rights of law enforcement Officers to bargain collectively, se It Isn't -clear whether moat of the nation's police are eligible to Join the teamsters. In those states where police unionization ban been ap. proved, or at least taciuy accepted, the i tenmsters' would seem to have a clear lead over rival groups only In Michigan. Minne. HOW "and perhaps California, where the 1.700• member San Diego police force In now rep• resented by;the union. Rival groups Include the American Fed. eratlon'of State, County and Municipal Em. ployes of the AFL,00 iwhlch expelled the teamsters In 1057 for corrupu0ni, the Fro. ternal Order of Police, and the International Conference' of Poll" Associations tan um- brella for ' -local group" usually called pa. trolmen's benevolent aaaoclauon" ). Still, Sgt. 0,,ncedes that the disap- pearance and apparent murder of Mr. Hotta In Detrolt "was unfortunate for tui ' in that Il came Just after the organisation vole was taken and Just before the vote will An- nounced. He says two members were so dis- gusted after Mr. Hoffa disappeared that they quit over the vote to Join the teamsters. Moreover, Mr. Valenti soon became In- volved In the grand Jury Investigation him- self. a -s the chief alibi witness for Charles "Chuckle" O'Brien, a longtime Hotta asso. ,late tsome say he is a faster Ann). Mr. O'Brien's car Is believed to have been used In the Hoffa abduction, and he has been ac- cured by Mr. Hoffa's son, James, of know- ing more than he ban told. Mr. Valenti nays that Just minutes anter Mr. Hotta was last seen at a Detroit restaurant. Mr. O'Brien ,topped by his office, which is at least an hour's drive away from the restaurant- Mr. I Valenti says he gave Mr. O'Brien a lift home because Mr. O'Brien said he didn't have his car. sloo-a-Month Raise Whatever the potential drawbacks of Po- lice affiliation with the teamsters, the At- traction Is obvious. Sheriff's deputies In Dane County, Wis., which includes Madison, were getting a Oat 6419 a month when they were represented by the AFL-CIO public - employes union. In 1988 they voted to Joln the teamsters and immediately got a $100 -a - month rulse. Now wages run $887 to $1.068 a month. Ed Pohlman, n Dane Coirdy iherlef'e deputy. says his office has a specific under. standing with the teamsters that "our law! enforcement work comes before our union duties." He recalls that during a strike of i teamster dairy workers In Madison, team-, Ater deputies threw unruly. Union officials Into toll. in Flint, Patrolman Middleton says the teamsters haven't interfered with local law enforcement. In fact. he says, "Il was clearly stated by Mr. Valenti that if we didn't enforce the law fairly, they couldn't. i uphold our contract." Mr. Valenti says he has twice been or. rested for speeding by his owri members. He also discount, the possibility of a police, strike I ecause Michigan law gives the union j the right to seek binding arbitration. "We have never supported the blue flu's," he says, referring to the protest lactic, used by ; some police, of calling In sick. One reason for the teamsters success could be the fact that rival police groups of ten don't take them very seriously. The teamster drive "won't go very far.- predict' Bin Van zaandt. annuitant director of field services for the AFLCIO public employes union. - In Tide Turning! Law officers, he says, will become dlall- lusloned with the teamsters wbea they find out that wage settlements are less than promised. The tide already Is turning, tie clalms, and many law enforcement salla once orgunlseA by the teamsters recently have held "decertification electionni lull kicked the teamsters out. However, the labor reports he cites as his source for this actually appear to show the Opposite. There are an reports of the team - stern being decertified by a law enforcement unit over the put 13 months (although some may have gone unreported). Robert Oberbeck, executive director of the AFRO public employes union for Wis- consin,- nays he really Isn't Interested In challenging the teamsters for police repre. sentallon. "They cause a lot of problems," he says of the police. Mr. Oberbeck claims that the loyalty of police members is "subJeet to question.". He sayn, "They will go through a representation etoctlon, not pay their does. and It their. em- ployer comes across with a significant In- crease they will desert us fast !' , "I think that police officers should right. fully be In a union of public employee," says William Marshall, president of the Michigan AF1.CIO. But, he says, "I don't care to open up a fight with the teamsters. I have a lot of friends In the teamsters." - The main resistance to the teamster drive has come from cerlaln law, enforce. ment officers themselves, such As the 1,330 - member Michigan State Pollee Troopers As- sociation, which, after heateddebateslast) year, rejected the teamsters' bid. Their spokesman, Detective Sgt.; Dick Chartie. explains that "a great deal of It hinged on the articles" that appeared In The Wall Street Journal last.nummer aboutthe union's ties to organised crime and on trreg- ularllles In its penalon fund. Because of "the connection they have had with unethical ae- tivilles, as well as illegal actlWtles, we Just didn't feel we. could - be associated with them," Sgt. Chartier nays. But he also notes that the offlcersproba- bly. will be talking with the teamsters "to get some Insight about low they go about collective bargaining and to'gel a little ex- pertise In the labor field." And,. he says. "once we have the tools, we can handle our own problems. I think IL's more appropriate that police officers do handle our own prob- lems._•_..._--._- - f 083 IOWA CI'T'Y, IA W IO btn.ry Neuhaunor, !1ayor Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Neuhauner, R*;VEE U- 1976 I 11arch 4, 1076 After reading about the events being planned for the official celebration of Iowa Cit y�s Bicentennialit occurou to mr: th , at the pity should have some viol unrecord of the we the celebration would be intek's activities• A color car;r,ettc documontanr creating and useful for future reneratIons or Iowa City residentr., and it may prove to be valuable aor other communitace in the process of planning their own activities. It could be shown in any community with access to a videoeascette player and over any cable T.V. network. It could not be shown on a broadcast channel, however. editing would be interested in taping portions of the week's events andg them into a e hour or one hour program. We would be willing to do the tn.ping considerably below our current rates. Our fee would depend Primarily on the number of hours tn.ned, and whether it war, done in black -n�! whito or color. To rive YOU some idea of the coot: we co ld tale two hours of each day'e events and edit that down to a one hour tape for 750 in black and white; S 1,000 in color. We would be glad to discuss this with the other members of the council it that is desirable. If this year's tight budget precludes such an expenditure, we would appreciate any suggestions ght have as to you mi niternntive courcen of funding. Thank you. Sincerely, /,�i. 4.. IT)C�IUc C John 11a]brook CITY OF IOWA CITY 1�C DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS I M E M 0 R A 14 D U M DATE: March 9, 1976 T0: City Manager City Council �7 FROM: Richard J. Plastino .f// RE: Ralston Creek lVatershe ianagement Plan Preliminary Report Attached is a copy of the interim report on Ralston Creek. Although several tentative structural solutions are proposed, tll(-- primary thrust of the report is the storm water manage- ment ordinance. This item must be decided upon by Council prior to any further action since the storm water management ordinance will stablize further run-off in the watershed as it pertains to future development. In the next few weeks the ordinance and the entire report will be revicxcd by the Ralston Crock Coordinating Committee, a representative from Planning and Zoning, Parks and Recreation, the Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Realtors and a prominent subdivider in the community. After their review and appropriate revisions, the ordinance will be presented to Council for discussion. R.J1):1)z 1 ' RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN A PRELIMINARY REPORT ' ON INTERIM SOLUTIONS FOR IOWA CITY, IOWA MARCH 5, 1976 I ' PREPARED BY: Powers -Willis & Associates ' Iowa City, Iowa and ' Lindley and Sons, Inc. Hinsdale, Illinois I 1 1 POWERS • WILLIS AND ASSOCIATES PLA AI21\G 1:1N'GINEEl:ING :ARCiI1'I') C"TURI-1 IA.WS W. 1"NVERS. 1'.K N IVAN ('. ORLUIP. 1,.f IOIIN F. Pm R'NER. A.I.A. IISI L MAYNARD. A.I.V.. ASA..A. EDWARD IL RRIN. MN, P. i:. RG.N R R.ARNETT. A.I.P. nlo.NM L GOFF. P.P. March 5, 1976 Mr. Richard Plastino, P.E. Public Works Director Civic Center Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mr. Plastino: Submitted herewith is the preliminary report of the Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan dealing with interim solutions. The purpose of this report is to provide solutions to the flooding problem which can be implemented immediately and within the cost framework acceptable to the City. It is our hope that you, the City Council and various other public and private agencies will review the report and act favorably so we may proceed together with implementation of the storm water management ordinance and other important solutions. Sincerely, Ben R. Barp6tt, A.I.P. Edward 11, Bninton, P.E. R. W. Lindley, P.E. Enclosure /d lc F! 325 EAST WASHINGTON STREET • IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 • PHONE 319-338-7878 0 • 1 R1LS'rUN CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN ' A Preliminary Report On Inter.i.m Solutions For Iowa City, Iowa March 5, 1976 P- acme i. Introduction 1 A. Description and History of Drainage Problems 1 1. Watershed 2. Flooding 1 2 ' 3. Damage 5 B. Summary of Previous Studies 6 1. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 6 2. Iowa Institute of Fliyhway Research Board 3. U.S. Geological Survey 6 7 4. Engineers Club of Iowa City 7 5. U.S. Soil Conservation Service 7 6. University of Iowa B 7. Iowa Natural Resource Council B C. Watershed Managemcnt Planning 9 D. Interim Solutions 12 LI. I,egisl.rti.vc holutions 13 A. Storm Water Management Ordinance 13 B. Discussion of Storm Water Management Ordinance 39 ' 1. Effectiveness in Preventing or Reducing Flooding 39 2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Storm Water Detention 90 3. Ease of Implementation 43 0 4. Operation and Maintenance 5. Public Acceptability C. Other Legislative Solutions 1. Subdivision Ordinance Revisions 2. Zoning Ordinance Revision 3. Iowa City Floodway Ordinance 4. Revise Public Works Standards Criteria 5. Flood Insurance Program 6. Flood proofing/Public Information III. Structural Improvements A. Channel Improvements 1. Reloea`_e Sanitary Sewer Crossings 2. Improve Retaining Wall 3. Dredging B. Sanitary Sewer Improvements C. Detention Reservoirs 1. General 2. Iowa -Illinois Gas 5 Electric Site 3. Happy Hollow Playground 4. Highway 1 5. Scott Boulevard 6. Court Street 7. Interstate 80 D. Costs E. Implementation of Structural Solutions _TV. Summary of Recommendations 0 Page 45 48 50 50 51 52 52 53 56 62 62 64 65 65 68 70 70 71 72 73 73 74 75 77 78 80 Both branches of Ralston Creek have approximately 150 feet of fall from their source in the uplands to the confluence with the Iowa River. The length of the north branch channel, which drains approximately 3.1 square miles, is approximateJ.y 4 miles and has an average slope of 0.712. The length of the south branch, which drains 4.5 square miles, is approximately 5 miles long and has an average channel slope of 0.573. The maximum gradient in both branches is well above this average and reaches 2 to 3 percent in the uplands. These steeper slopes create velocities of 9 to 10 feet per second which have the capa- Zd,ility to cause erosion of the earth channels of the intermittent streams and drainage ditches. The main channel gradient in the lowlands, which constitutes the major water course and flows thru the central portion of Iowa City, ranges between 0.1'. and 0.42. These flatter slopes under low flow conditions will create 1 I• INTRODUCTION ' A. Description and History of Drainage Problems 1. Watershed. The Ralston Creek watershed is elliptical in shape with a major east -west axis of 3 1/2 miles and minor north -south axis of 2 miles. ' The northern portion of the watershed (which includes 225 acres northeast of ' 1-80) is drained by a water course which flows westerly to the Hickory Hill Park area and turns south to join the main stream east of the Evans Street Bridge. The southern portion of the watershed drains south in series of intermittent streams which are collected in a water course which flows from east to west until reaching the Chicago, Rock -Island F Pacific Railroad tracks where it turns and flows to the and the major water course then direction. north. The south and north branches join flows toward the Iowa River in a southwesterly Both branches of Ralston Creek have approximately 150 feet of fall from their source in the uplands to the confluence with the Iowa River. The length of the north branch channel, which drains approximately 3.1 square miles, is approximateJ.y 4 miles and has an average slope of 0.712. The length of the south branch, which drains 4.5 square miles, is approximately 5 miles long and has an average channel slope of 0.573. The maximum gradient in both branches is well above this average and reaches 2 to 3 percent in the uplands. These steeper slopes create velocities of 9 to 10 feet per second which have the capa- Zd,ility to cause erosion of the earth channels of the intermittent streams and drainage ditches. The main channel gradient in the lowlands, which constitutes the major water course and flows thru the central portion of Iowa City, ranges between 0.1'. and 0.42. These flatter slopes under low flow conditions will create 1 velocities in the runoff being transported at 1 to 2 feet per second. This slow rate of flow will allow the storm runoff to deposit much of the heavy sediment loads being carried_ The uplands of Ralston Creek are used mostly for pasture, small grain and row crop farming. Some wooded areas exist along the north branch of the watershed. The majority of woodlands in both branches of the creek are outside of tLe Iowa City corporate boundary. These agriculturally used uplands represent approximately 509 of the total watershed. The balance of the watershed forms the lowlands and the central portion of Iowa City. The control of erosion in these upland areas can be accomplished in amanner that also controls the rate of storm water runoff. Development of Iowa City initially formed along the lowlands of the Iowa liver and Ralston Creek for the basic economic reasons of convenient transportation, drainage and waste disposal, as did most growing communities in the Midwest. It is the continued development of the Ralston Creek Watershed without concern for ' storm water management that has created the increase in the magnitude and freq- uency of flooding. This increased magnitude and frequency of flooding that ' occurs along Ralston Creek can be directly correlated to the increased proportion of land that is made impervious by development. The increased volume of storm i water runoff is evidenced by the numerous occurances of stream erosion that ' has followed the change in land use from agrarian to urban. This is most evident as the uplands are developed, since the channel slopes are steeper and 1 more prone to erosion in the upland sections of Ralston Creek, e.g. Creekside Park_ , 2. Flooding. The following brief review of the major floods inIowaCity , should assist in understanding our concern about continued development of the watershed without management of storm runoff. ' 2 11 No i m w� ■w w w w �w w m z 0 1 ' HISTORY OF FLOODING AND POPULATION Estimated Flood Date Time Interval Population Population of Iowa City Increase 1932 - 20,000 - ' 1941 9 24,000 4,000 1950 9 27,000 9,000 ' 1956 1962 6 6 30,000 3,000 36,000 6,000 1965 3 40,000 4,000 1967 2 43,000 3,000 1972 5 48,000 5,000 ' This time period also appears to correspond with the most rapid growth period for Iowa City when urbanization of the watershed significantly changed the characteristics of the storm runoff by paving the land surface with road - ways, and rooftops. This situation was further agravated with the continued urbanization of the watershed and the .installation of storm drainage systems ' to transport storm water from developing uplands to the main watercourse in a I 1 II II more rapid and efficient manner. In addition, the ninor improvements to the farming area in the uplands in the form of drainage improvements to increase access to fields for culti- vation could also have contributed to a minor degree, the flood frequency of Ralston Creek. In recent years, heavy rains created runoff of such magnitude that flood damage to residences and businesses located adjacent to the main stream, combined with the inconvenience of the general population from flooded and impassal,le roadways has focu::ed attention on the problems of %ilston Creek. Continued urbanization of the uplands without regard for the control and management of storm water runoff will have the effect of increasing the magnitude and frequency of damaging floods along Ralston Creek is created by a two -fold situation: 1 3 This increase 0 9 a. As rural and agricultural lands are paved with roads and rooftops, a greater amount of the rainfall is kept from percolating into the soil, thereby increasing the amount of runoff transported into the drainage system. This increased volume places a greater demand on the main waterway's capacity to carry the runoff and produces higher stages (or elevations) of the water surface within the channel. As this water surface elevation exceeds the elevation of the stream banks and spreads over the adjacent lowlands it results in the flooding that is familiar to the residences of this flood zone. b. As land is developed for residential, commercial and industrial uses, it is usually graded to form acceptable slopes for the intended use. Such grading reduces the time interval between the change of rainfall into runoff and the accumulation or concentration of runoff into quantities capable of generating high velocities in the channel or streams. Combined with this condition is the construction of storm drainage systems that have the ability to further decrease this time of concentration and increase the velocity of flow to even a greater degree. This two -fold problem, which speeds the flow of storm water runoff into the main channels of Ralston Creek, results in higher peak flow rates from storms of lower return frequency. These conditions which will produce higher water elevations in the channel of the creek and cause more frequent flooding of the adjacent lowlands can be arrested. In fact, they can be reversed by the concentrated management of storm water runoff in the uplands. This control and management of upland storm water runoff will allow runoff 4 I 1 runoff from adjacent lowlands better access to the existing capacity of the Ralston Creek channel. 3. Damage. In recent years, Ralston Creek has experienced itsgreatest floods. Two floods of approximately 17 year recurrence intervals, one on July 14, 1962 and the other on July 17, 1972, produced flow rates which caused considerable damage. Corps of Engineer flood damage estimates which were conducted after the 1962 flood indicated an amount of $325,000. A local survey conducted after the 1972 flood estimated damages at $350,000. Certainly with additional development in the watershed, future flood damages can be assumed to equal or exceed those of the past. Other inconveniences related to the flooding affect normal living patterns. These include the interruptions of sewer services due to surcharging, interruption of traffic flows on city streets due to flood waters covering them, and the necessary clean-up of flood related litter and debris. - It is important to understand these flood damages, while affecting only a few Iowa City residents directly, also have an effect on the total population of the City through these inconveniences and interruption of services, and in the cost of clean-up and repair to public facilities in the flood prone areas. As flood magnitude and frequency continue to increase, this repair and these tax supported clean-up costs will also increase accordingly. Present E.P.A. water quality standards are requiring communities to eliminate exteraneous flow from sanitary sewers to reduce the peak loading of sewage treatment plants. The storm water management program by reducing the frequency of sanitary sewer surcharging will also benefit this program. � • 1 r B. Summary of Previous Studies flooding Ralston Creek have Several investigations of causes of on been conducted by many groups in the past. A summary of the more signifi- cant reports is presented to show what was studied and important conclusions. 1. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A 1963 reconnaissance report included , hydrological calculations, flood elevations and discharge curves, channel bridge improvements. sections, and channel A November 1966 Detailed Project Report under the Section 205 of ' the 1948 Flood Control Act included 9 typed pages, 13 drawings, 3 pages of photographs, 4 pages of hydrologic calculations, and a 4 -page summary of , flood damage. The report considered flood protection of residences adjacent to Ralston Creek. The alternative solutions considered included reservoirs, , levees, concrete retaining walls, diversion into an adjacent watershed and r channel improvements. The Corps concluded all alternatives had very high- cost with low benefits. The best alternative had a benefit -to -cost ratio of ' 0.3. They recommended as the only feasible alternative, adoption of flood flood ' plain zoning and proofing. In recent years, the U.S. Corps of Engineers has been cooperating with the City on a Urban Studies Program which will consider small construction r projects. The indication is Iowa City may not qualify because the projects do not have a benefit -to -cost ratio of 1.0 or greater. It is assumed that as the cost of storm water control is reduced and a more reasonable benefit- , to -cost ratio reached, the Corps of Engineers will again become:interested. #16 the Iowa r 2. Iowa Institute of Highway Research Board. Bulletin of Highway Research Board was prepared for the Iowa Institute of Hydraulic , Research by J.W. Howe and R. Warnock. This document included 7 pages des- cribing physical characteristics, 7 pages of precipitation data, 23 pages ' 6 , ® 0 Of runoff and infiltration data, 4 pages describing ground water variations, with several tables and graphs, and a listing of precipitation and runoff data from 1924 to the present. 3. U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS has recently prepared flood plain mapping for Ralston Creek, willow Creek and the Iowa River for the city to be used in the Federal Flood Insurance Program. The current documents include 27 drawings showing floodway boundaries and 12 drawings of profiles of the low water, 10, 50, 100 and 500 year flood water profiles. 4. Engineers Club of Iowa City. A 1953 report prepared by the local Engineers Club (now the Herbert Hoover. Chapter of the Iowa Engineering Society) recommended future studies of: a. the general discussion of the probability of flood damage, remedial measures, and method of financing; b. physiography, hydraulic studies, flood producing storms, flood frequencies, flood damage and recommendations for improvements; C. flood hazard (mapping and zoning); d. solutions to the sewer system flooding; e. additional storm sewers especially in the area of Rundell Street; E. land use control of floodways; g. design of future street and stream crossings to be constructed consistent with the available hydrologic data. 5. U.S. Soil Conservation Service. This agency conducted several studies and investigations, the most recent dated February 1974, is termed The Ralston Creek Watershed Evaluation Report. This report included recommendations for 3 dam and reservoir sites and suggested construction of a diversion tunnel 7 0 • under the authority of Multiple -Purpose Watersheds Project under PL 566. Preliminary engineering designs and cost estimates of these facilities are expected to be presented to the City in Spring of 1976- 6. University of Iowa. The Iowa Bureau of Business and Economic Research of the College of Business Administration issued a report Physical m; Asnects Associated with Runoff from Urban Growth: A Methodologica; Approach by Jerald Barnard, Associate Professor of Economics and Thomas Crowley, Assistant Professor in Mechanics and Hydraulics; Working Paper Series 74 -16 -September 1974. This is one of several to be prepared to deter- mine the impact of urbanization on flood frequency and damage using Ralston Creek as a model. 7. Iowa Natural Resource Council. Determination of flood plains and floodway limits and minimum protection levels along Ralston Creek in Iowa city are contained in a report dated April 1972. This report includes 36 pages of text with 3 figures, 3 tables and 18 plates of drawings of to mapping and profiles. The purpose of this report was in order to develop technical information to provide guidance for reducing and minimizing flood damages. The technical information included: a. a delineation of flood plain areas; b. a delineation of floodways identifying encroachment limitations for Ralston Creek area; C. determine minimum flood protection levels requiring a high damage ommercial and residential areas (100 -year regulatory protection industrial, c flood elevation). i I I S I I 1 This report included a summary of area and flood rates for key sections of approximately 4 miles of north section of Ralston Creek and included recommended limits of floodways for the 100 -year .flood -flows. A summary of estimated peak runoff flow rates in Ralston Creek ' prepared by various agencies are .listed below: SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED PEAK RUNOFF FLOWS (cfs) Agency Annual 17 ' Yr. 50 Yr. - 100 Yr. U.S. Corps of Engineers Iowa Natural Resources 2240 4100 5200 _ � _ - ' Iowa H.R. Board *1974- - 6800 70-2450 Iowa H.R. Hoard *1960 ,. 1620-3780 350 1350 1800 - - - * North branch only C. Watershed Management Planning ' The Ralston Creek Watershed Management ment Plan was initiated in response ' to flooding problems within the Ralston Creek watershed. Flooding is natural Process which becomes a "problem" only when man attempts to utilize flood - Prone areas for homes, businesses, transportation routes and other incompatible land uses. A:: the channel capacity becomes more and more limited due to ' obstructions and encroachment and the tributary watershed is subjected to ' radical changes in land use, the magnitude and frequency of flooding typically increases. ' Flood damage can be reduced along Ralston Creek through a management Program including a number of structural and non-structural measures. The planning process for the Ralston Creek Watershed Plan is presented in the accompanying diagram. Several basic steps are readily apparent. The first step, formulation of goals and objectives, is an on-going process essential to the subsequent planning and evaluation processes. As the planning process evolves, revisions, additions or deletions to the goals 9 0 • THE RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED PLANNING PROCESS FORMULATION OF GOALS 6 OBJECTIVES 1 On going process A ECTION IRESO=URCEINVENTORY Input b 2 y city officials gov t agencies, public, etc. (all) IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC PROBLEA7S 3 Review by all FORMULA=OFALTERNA4 EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES 5 0 Review by all SELECTION OF PLAN(S) 6 47�- IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN 7 10 ' and objectives may occur .in light of additional knowledge. The basic goal for the Ralston Creek Watershed is - reduce dama a caused by flood waters. 1 Some of the objectives include: a) control storm watur runoff 1 b) protect the floodplain from encroachment c) maintain channel capacity 1 d) maintain compatibility with environmental concerns e) enhance neighborhood and community values 1 Decisions made throughout the planning process should all be in accord with these goals and objectives. 1 The second step involves data collection and resource inventory. Many 1 sources including city officials, governmental and private agencies as well as local citizen, will be drawn upon to contribute information in such areas as 1 environmental aspects, social concerns, and physical problems of the watershed. I I FJ I [l 1 1 I 1 In addition, existing reports and studies will be reviewed and used to the maximum extent possible. As this step progresses, specific problems will begin to emerge. These problems will be identified in the third step and reviewed by various interested officials, agencies, committees, and citizens. Recommendations which are developed to solve these problems are formulated in step 4 and evaluated in step 5, taking into consideration the previously established goals and objectives, data and resource inventory and results of the citizens review. From the range of alternatives, the most appropriate can be selected and a plan assembled (step 6) and finally implementation of the most feasible plan can then occur (step 7). Approximately one year will be needed to complete the entire planning process. Within this period flooding, possibly severe, could occur along Palston Creek. To minimize flood damage to property and flood hazards to life and health before the final plan is completed, more immediate measures are necessary. 11 0 Therefore, an interim report is being prepared containing solutions offering relief from potential problems. D. Interim Solutions Several interim solutions should be considered to reduce flooding, improve drainage and continue watershed management. The interim solutions are capable of being implemented in a relatively short time with comparatively little effort and expense. Some will be important because of size but most will be of principal value as pilot projects to illustrate new concepts in storm water management. Several changes in Iowa City legislation, policies and guidelines for land use and drainage are recommended. A new storm water management ordinance is proposed as well as modifications to engineering design of storm sewers and drainage systems in new developements. Advice and information to residents who are located in flood prone areas on the Federal Flood Insurance Program and flood proofing/flood fighting is included. A few specific improvements to the sanitary and storm drainage system have been identified. Some have been planned for several years but funding has been delayed. Other improvements are highlighted for the first time. Several newly identified sites for storm water storage facilities have been selected as recommended projects. These were selected from a preliminary list of approximately 30 potential sites. Some are significant because of size or strategic location but all are complete, full. scale, permanent controls to provide storm water management for the specific area of service, and will not require future modification to remain compatible with the balance of the manage- ment facilities. The description of the recommended interim solutions with benefits, costs and implementation procedures is contained within the following sections. 12 I II II �I I '1 C I I II. LEGISLATIVE SOLUTIONS A. Storm Water Management Ordinance There are several legislative actions which the city can use to help minimize flooding and flood damage. Some are of a long-range nature while the results from others may be realized much sooner. These solutions include a proposed Storm Water Management -Ordinance, - the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and a proposed flood plain (or floodway) zoning ordinance as well as various related policies affecting land use and utility and thoroughfare extensions. This section deals primarily with the proposed Storm Water Management Ordinance, which will not only provide a long-range tool for controlling the release rate of storm water as various parcels of land are developed, but will permit positive action to b -a taken immediately to help minimize flood damage to existing development. The proposed Storm Water Management Ordinance is unique in that it is the only tool the city has available which will (if implemented) continue to reduce the extent of flooding as the vacant portions of the watershed are developed. At present, the flood threat potential is continuing to mount each year as more and more of the watershed is occupied by urban development. Current policies and trends permit the existing flood problem to be compounded while no effort has been made to counteract the increased runoff resulting from additional development. The proposed Storm Water Management Ordinance presented on the following pages together with a descriptive commentary of certain sections, is not intended to be adopted as part of the zoning or subdivision ordinances, but is intended to be a separate ordinance. 13 STATEMEITT OP PHILOSOPHY AND INTENT I The basic philosophy of this ordinance affirms the storm water management • concept which holds, as its goal, the elimination of the storage or transportation ' of excess storm water in or through habitable structures. Methods used to implement this management concept are designed to apportion the liabilities ' and benefits of excess storm water to both dominant and servient land in an equitable manner; this occurs when the rate at which storm water runoff proceeds by gravity flow from high ground to low ground is decreased. �. Development of land with pavements and rooftops tends to accomplish just the opposite effect. In order to manage storm water runoff in a responsible ' manner during and following the improvement of a site with roofs and pavements, , this ordinance requires that the project in question retain or store a portion of the excess storm water runoff by restricting the rite at which it is discharged downstream. The parameters chosen to accomplish this purpose attempt to balance the advantages and disadvantages of storm water runoff in such a manner that dominant and servient land are treated in an equal manner. It is not the intent of this ordinance to remove areas from use for the sole Purpose of storing excess storm water. It is also not intended that land use be ' restricted but that acceptable locations for the temporary storage of excess storm water runoff be provided. ' i 1 14 • CHAPTER 9 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ELATE OF DISCHARGE OF STORM WATER RUNOFF; SPECIFYING CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING RUNOFF RATES; ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RUNOFF CONTROL FACIi,ITIES; SETTING FORTH PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION THEREOF AND PRJSCRIBING PENALITIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE. SECTIONS: I. Title 2. Purpose and Intent 3. Authority and Jurisdiction 4_ Definitions 5. General Requirements 6- Dry Bottom Storm Water Storage Areas 7. Wet Bottom Storm Water Storage Areas 8. Miscellaneous Storm Water Storage Areas 9_ Control in Excess of Requirements 10. Administration and Enforcement 11. Administrative Review 12. Violation and Penalty 13. Separability Clause 14. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances 15. Effective Date BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA: SECTION 1. TITLE 1.1 Title. This ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as the "Storm Water Management Ordinance of Iowa City, Iowa." SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT 2.1 Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose of this ordinance to establish maximum rates for the discharge of storm waters into the various watercourses of the 15 0 City for the purpose of promoting the health, safety and general welfare of the population by minimizing or eliminating dangers of flooding to life and property. It is further the intent of this ordinance that runoff control devices be Provided as areas of land are developed or redeveloped for urban use. It is not the intent of this ordinance to utilize areas for the sole purpose of storing or detaining excess storm water, but to permit such areas to be used for other compatible urban uses as well. SECTION 3. AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION 3.1 Authority. This ordinance and the provisions contained herein are adopted in accordance with tho Code of Iowa and under the Home Rule Charter of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, all for the purpose of pro- moting the health, safety and general welfare of the population and to secure safety from the dangers of flood and economic disaster. 3.2 Jurisdiction. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to those water- sheds or portions thereof lying within the corporate limits of the City of Iowa City, and to all lands within two (2) miles thereof over which the city exercises extraterritorial subdivision control regulations. SECTION 4. DEFINITIONS 4.1 Storm water Runoff. Water that results from precipitation which is not absorbed by snil or plant material. 4.2 Natural Drainage. Water which flows by gravity in channels formed by the surface topography of the earth prior to changes made by the efforts of man. 1 4.3 t;xcess Storm water. (Floodwater). That portion of storm water runoff which exceeds le transportation capacity of storm sewers or natural drainage channels serving ' a specific watershed. - 16 C� 3.1 Authority. The basis for estal 3.2 Jurisdiction. The area covercc shed of Ralston Creek. This ordinance is not limited t city. 4.3 Excess Storm Water. Floodwater. That water which cannot be contained (or carried) within the banks of a creek or within a storm sewer. 17 0 COMMENTARY • 4.4 Excess Storm Water Passage. A floodway. A natural or man-made channel, pipe or other means for carrying floodwater (excess storm water) through a specific area. 4.5 Storm Water Runoff Release Rate. The rate,'in cubic feet per second per acre at which storm water is released from one property onto another. The release rate per acre is the same for the entire watershed. 4.8 Dry Botton Storm Water Storage Area. An area designed to store storm water temporarily as contrasted with a pond or permanent body of water. A dry bottom storage area may include a parking lot, athletic field, a segment of streets, yards, open spaces, temporary detention basins, etc. 4.9 Wet Bottom Storm Water Storage Area. A pond or lake that normally contains water throughout the year but at a reduced level. Available storm water storage would be the additional amount needed to fill the pond to capacity. 4.12 Safe Storm Water Drainaa Ca�acit The maximum amount of water that can be transported without causing flood damage to adjacent buildings. (This may in - elude the temporary flooding of open space and is not Limited to waters carried within a channel. RM 4.9 Wet Bottom Storm Water Stora e Area. A facility that contains a body of water and which accumulates excess storm water during periods when the restricted storm water runoff release rate is less than the storm water inflow rate. ' 4.10 Control Structure. A facility constructed to regulate the volume of storm water runoff that is conveyed during a specific length of time. 4.11 Positive Gravity Outlet. A term used to describe the drainage of an area in. n a manner that will ensure complete removal of all surface water by means of natural gravity. 4.12 Safe Storm Water Draina e Ca acity. The quantity of storm water runoff that ' can be transported within a channel, passage, conduit, tube, duct, or com- bination thereof in such a manner that the elevation of the water does not rise sufficiently above the level of the adjacent ground surface so as to cause damage to structures or facilities located thereon. r J 19 ' 4.4 Excess Storm Water Passage. (A floodwa ) A channel formed in the y� ground Sur- face to carry excess storm water runoff through a specific area. i 4.5 Storm Water Runoff Release Rate. The rate at which storm water runoff is released from dominant to servient land. ' 4.6 storm Water Storage Area. An area designated to temporarily accumulateexcess storm water. ' 4.7 Tributary t4�ea The entire catchment area that contributes storm water runoff to a given point. ' 4•8 Dry Bottom Storm Water Storage Area. A facility that is designed to be normally dry and which accumulates excess storm water only during periods when the restricted storm water runoff release rate is less than the storm water inflow rate. 4.9 Wet Bottom Storm Water Stora e Area. A facility that contains a body of water and which accumulates excess storm water during periods when the restricted storm water runoff release rate is less than the storm water inflow rate. ' 4.10 Control Structure. A facility constructed to regulate the volume of storm water runoff that is conveyed during a specific length of time. 4.11 Positive Gravity Outlet. A term used to describe the drainage of an area in. n a manner that will ensure complete removal of all surface water by means of natural gravity. 4.12 Safe Storm Water Draina e Ca acity. The quantity of storm water runoff that ' can be transported within a channel, passage, conduit, tube, duct, or com- bination thereof in such a manner that the elevation of the water does not rise sufficiently above the level of the adjacent ground surface so as to cause damage to structures or facilities located thereon. r J 19 4.13 Low Flow. The transport or flow of a minor or common volume of storm water as opposed to a high or peak volume which would utilize overflow , facilities. 4.14 City. The City of Iowa City, Johnson County, State of Iowa. ' SECTION 5. GENERAL REQUIPMENTS 5.1 AI)plication of Regulations This ordinance shall apply to any residential development comprising a gross aggregate area of two (2) acres or more 1 or to any commercial, industrial institutional, governmental, utility or other development or redevelopment comprising a gross aggregate area of ' one (1) acre or more. The gross aggregate area shall include streets and ' other dedicated lands. 5.2 Safety Precautions. A.11 storm water management facilities shall be designed ' and constructed to fully protect the public health, safety, and welfare. If a condition occurs in a storm water storage area that is determined to present a hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare, the agency, person, or persons responsible for the condition will be required to provide approved ' ' corrective measures. In the event corrective measures are not employed, the City of Iowa City will cause to have the hazard corrected at the expense of the agency, party, or parties involved. ' , 5.3 Erosion Control. During the construction phase of land development, approp- riate steps shall be taken to prevent the erosion and transportation of soil downstream. Siltation of the downstream areas shall be prevented through the strategic use of stilling basins, sodding of drainage channels, limiting the period of time that the earth is stripped of vegetation or by other methods approved by the City. In the event the storm water storage area functions , , as a sediment trap, it shall be thoroughly cleaned and restored to -its original design storage capacity following the completion of the majority of land- , scaping and prior to acceptance by the City where such facility is being dedi- cated to the City. 20 ' ® COMMENTARY • 5.1 APPlication of Regulations-. Applies to any residential development comprising an area of 2 acres or more or to any other development of 1 acre or more. 5.2 Safety Precautions. A statement regarding the correction of hazardous conditions which might occur. 5.3 Erosion Control. Requires temporary erosion control measures to be taken while land is undergoing development. Requires cleaning of desilting basins as necessary (if used). 21 U COW4ENTARY • 5.4 Storm Water Release Rate. This release rate is based on the safe capacity of the downstream system. It is expressed in cubic feet per second per acre and is the same throughout the Ralston Creek, watershed. In computing the release rate for a given structure, the computation shall be based on the storage facility being at 50 percent capacity. The release of storm water shall not exceed 0.15 cubic feet per second per acre drained. In the event a proposed development has additional watershed tribu- tary to it, the total release rate shall be computed as a direct ratio of the area drained. Since the ordinance covers the entire city, it is very likely that release rates from specific properties particularly .in other watersheds, can be at a higher rate than specified herein. Where such can be demonstrated, it would be permitted. 5.5 Excess Storm Water Passage. (Floodway). This provision requires all future developments to provide a channel, pipe, ditch, etc, to carry excess storm water through the development. Such passage (which is necessary irregardless of this ordinance) must have sufficient capacity to accommodate the upstream runoff from a 100 -year storm assuming further that all upstream areas are developed in accord with the City's land use plan. 22 5.9 Storm water Release Rate. The controlled release rate runoff of storm water ' stall not exceed the existing safe storm water drainage capacity of the down:tream system. The release rate shall be the average value com- puted with excess storm water representing 50 of the available storage volume. 1 Such release rate shall be computed as a cirect ratio of the area of the ' tributary watershed and shall not exceed 0.15 -cubic feet per second per acre drained. Determination of the release rate from each area shall be made in such a manner so that soil erosion in the downstream channel is alleviated. ' where a proposed development contains only a portion of a watershed or por-tions of several watersheds, the release rate and storage based u requirements shall be pon the proportion of the area being developed as compared to the ' entire watershed tributary to the proposed storage area. ' where it can be demonstrated that a ' higher storm water release rate will not be contrary to the purpose and intent of this ordinance and where such proposed release rate will not adversly affect properties in the downstream portion ' of the watershed, the City Engineer may permit such release rate to be used as he deems appropriate. 5.5 Excess Storm Water Passa e. An excess storm water passage shall. be provided for all storm water storage areas. Such passage shall have adequate capa- city to convey through the proposed development the excess storm water ' from the tributary watershed. The capacity of such excess storm water Passage shall be adequate to transport the peak rate of runoff from a 100- , year return frequency storm assuming all storm sewers are inoperative, all Upstream areas are fully developed in accordance with the City's current i 23 0 9 land use plan, and that antecedent rainfall has saturated the tributary watershed. No buildings or structures shall be constructed within such passage, how- ever, streets, parking lots, playgrounds, park areas, pedestrian walkways, utility easements and other open space uses shall,be considered compatible uses. Design of the excess storm water passage (or floodway) shall include control of storm water velocity to eliminate soil erosion or other damage which could detract from the primary use of the area. In the event such passageway is reshaped or its capacity to transport excess storm water otherwise restricted, the City will cause to have any restrictions removed at the expense of the agency, party, or parties causing said restriction. Where a proposed development contains existing natural drainage, approp- riate land planning shall be undertaken to preserve said natural drainage as part of the excess storm water passage. 5.6 Determination Of Storage Capacity. The volume of required storm water storage shall be calculated on the basis of the runoff from a 100 year return frequency storm. Such calculation shall be made in accord- ance with the hydrograph method of analysis as discussed in "A Computerized Method for the Hydrologic Design of Culverts," I.H.R.B.P. IIR-164 published by the Engineering Research Institute, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. Rossmiller and Dougal, February, 1974 or other method approved by the City Engineer. The applicable storm water runoff release rate shall be considered when calculating the required storm water storage capacity. 24 !I [1 I 1 I II I II • COMMENTARY • Easements for such passages shall be granted the city for possible future maintenance or alteration. 5.6 Determination of Storage Capacity. The storage capacity or volume will be calculated on the basis of a 100 year storm and will include the rate of inflow from the upstream watershed and the rate of outflow or discharge from control structures as previously established by this ordinance. 25 0 0 COMMENTARY 5.7 Compensating Storage. Where is it not feasible to store storm water of a specific location, or on a specific site, the owner may, upon approval of the city, provide compensating storage (storage for a like amount) elsewhere 5.8 Easements. It should be the general policy of the city to require adequate easements for the necessary maintenance and operation of control structures 5.9 Design Criteria for storm water control facilities should be incorporated into the city's public works standards. 6.1 Dry Bottom Storage Areas. A. Uses. Such areas should be designed to serve other open space uses which occassional inundation will not adversely affect. (Although this ordinance states other uses of the storage area would be secondary to that of storm water storage, many other uses, such as recreation areas, parking lots, etc., would in fact become the dominant or principal use). R. Drain System. The drain system is intended to completely drain dry -bottom storage areas and to transport low flow drainage resulting from high water table, springs, seepage or other sources that might cause a creek or stream to continue flowing long after storm waters have been removed. 26 ' 5.7 Compensating Storage. In the event the orderly and reasonable develop- ment of an area requires the storage of excess storm water to be located elsewhere, compensating storage (the storage of an equal. volume. of excess storm water) may be provided at an alternative location, provided however, that the feasibility and details of storm water control shall be approved by the City. 5.8 Easements. Easements which cover excess storm water passages, storm water storage areas and other control structures shall be granted to the City for the purpose of repair, alteration or to insure their proper operation. 5.9 Design Criteria, Standards and Specifications. Standards for the con- struction and/or development of storm water management structures and facilities shall be in accordance with current city standards for like work or as approved by the City Engineer. ' The City may request the Iowa Natural Resources Council, the Johnson County Soil Conservation District or other public or private agencies ' to review applicable portions of proposed storm water management facilities or related design criteria. SECTION 6. DRY BOTTOM STORM WATER STOPAGE AREAS 6.1. Design Criteria. A. Primary and Secondary Uses. my bottom storm water storage areas shall be designed to serve a secondary purpose for recreation, open space, parking lot, or similar type of use that will not be adversely affected by occasional intermittent flooding. B. Drain System. A system of drains shall be provided to transport low flow storm water runoff through storage areas. Such drainage systems shall have a positive gravity outlet to a natural passage or storm drain with adequate capacity as described in Section 5.5. ' 27 • 0 1. Multiple outlets from a storm water storage area are to be avoided if the outlets are designed to be less than four (4) inches in diameter c. Storage Duration. The combination of storage of excess storm water runoff from a 100 year return frequency storm and the allowable release rate shall not result in a storage duration in excess of forty-eight (48) hours. - - D. Grades. Where turf areas are used for the bottom of dry bottom storage areas, the minimum grades for such areas shall be two (2)percent (50 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical). Maximum side slopes.for turf shall be twenty-five (25) percent (4 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical). Storage area side slopes shall follow the natural land contours as closely as practical in order to minimize the amount of earth work necessary to create the storage facility. E. Erosion Control. Suitable erosion control measures consisting of mulch, hydro -seeding, nurse crops, sod installation or other approved means shall be utilized to control soil movement within and around the storage basin. Adequate energy dissipating devices or stilling basins shall be pro- vided to ensure that downstream soil erosion is alleviated and the regime of the downstream drainage facility is not disturbed. 1 1 I 1 I 1 F. Control Structures_ Control structures shall be designed as simple as ' possible and shall not require manual adjustments for normal. operation. ' Control structures shall be designed to maintain a relatively uniform flow independent of storm water storage volume. Inlet structures shall , be constructed in such a mariner to prevent high velocity flow; to provide 28 COMMENTARY C- Storetge Duration. It is proposed that storage areas will be completely ' drained within 48 hours after a 100 year storm ends. ' D- Grades. Criteria for grades for turf areas are established to assure ' adequate drainage of storage areas; to prevent erosion of embankments and to lessen adverse visual impact. I J I, I ' F. Control Structures. Controls should he designed to function without occassional adjustment, clogging and without creating turbulent flow ' which might affect the capacity of the structure and cause erosion at th,a outl,t. 29 • COMMENTARY • G. Overflows. Overflows are necessary to accommodate runoff in excess of a 100 -year storm which would be beyond the capacity of a storage structure. SECTION 7 WET BOTTOM STORAGE AREAS. It is anticipated that wet bottom storage areas (ponds) would most likely be developed by a public agency i.e. SCS, City, or county park agencies or in conjunction with a farming operation where the water area would serve a primary function i.e. recreation, stock watering, fish rearing. A. Construction. Wet bottom storage areas provide an optional means of con- trolling storm water. If this option is selected, the water area should not exceed one tenth of the watershed area and should be at least four feet deep. Other provisions are included to help ensure a pond which is useable for other purposes and will not become a stagnant mudhole. 30 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 • I the interception of trash and debris and for soi.l erosion control. Inlets shall be desi,Tne:l to eliminatc turbulent flow conditions during any portion of the stone water storage cycle. Ov,:rflow:: for each storm water- storage area shall be provided in the event a storm in excess of the design capacity occurs. Stich overflows shall be constructed to function without specific attention and shall become part of the excess storm water passage. SE'_TION 7. WET O(YPTOM STORM WATER STORI,GE AREAS 7.1 Design Criteria. Wet bottom storm water storaqe areas shall be designed in accordance with the design criteria governing the construction of dry bottom storm water storage areas, except for drains as required by Section 6.1-8. The `ollowin,j additional r,gul.ati.ons shall apply: A. Const_ruct.i.on. The water surface area shall not exceed 1/10 of the tributary watershed. Minimum normal water depth shall be four (4) feet. I;: fish are to be used to keep the pond clean, at least 1/4 of the pond area shall have a minimum depth of ten (10) feet. ' Facilities shall be provided to lower the pond elevation by gravity flow for cleaning purposes and land/water interface maintenance. Pro- tection of the land/water interface shall be provided to alleviate soil erosion hue to wave action. B. Control Structures. "ontrol structures for storm water release shall ' be designed to operate at their maximum rate with only minor increases in Lh1-, wa':cr surface level.. This feature is intended to minimize the larl,l surface wetted by frequent minor runoff conditions and to help 'minimize 'luctuations in pond level. 1 31 1 C. Stagnation Control. measur!•s s,hal.l be included in the design to prevent pond sta�lnati.n;;. Such measurer; may include fountain aeration or other , approved means to ensure aerobic pond conditions. D. Determination of Storane Capacity. When calculating the storage capacity , of wet bottom storage areas, only the volume available to store excess storm water shall be considerc_l. Permanent water storage does not con- stitute control of excess storm water runoff. SECTION B. MISCELLAIIECUS STORM WATER STORAGE AREAS 8.1 Paved Surfaces. Paved surfaces, including automobile parking lots in pro- posed storm water !;torage areas shall have minimum grades of one (1) percent , (100 emits horizontal to one (1) unit vertical) and shall be limited to , stora,c den+:hs of one ar:d nnc-half- (l. -lit) feet maximum. Pavcrent base de_;igu and con;tcu�tion _;ha11 be accomplished in ouch a manner as to prevent , damage from flooding. Controlstructures in paved areas shall be easily accessible Cor maintenance and cleaning. The use of vortex control facilities , at inlets to ensure that the maximum allowable release rates are being developed shall be required as necessary. Where parking areas are used to stone storm water, the areas of greatest , depth shall be restricted to the more remote, least used areas of the park- ing Cacili.ty. 1 - 3.2 Rooftop S,.u-faces_ Rooftop storage of excess storm water shall be designed , with permanent -type control inlets and parapet walls to contain excess storm water. Adequate structural roof design shall be provided to ensure ' that roof icfLecti.on does not occur which could cause roof failure. Over- flow arras shall be provided to �nsurc that the weight of stored storm water will never exceed the structural capacity of the roof.. ,. 32 , • COMMENTARY • 1 ' D. Determination of Storage Capacity. Only that amount of space (volume) above the normal or permanent water level can be considered as pro- viding storm water storage capacity ' 8.1 Paved Surfaces. Where paved surfaces such as parking lots are used for storm water storage, they should be constructed .in such a manner So as to ' minimize Potential damage to the facility as well as other uses. 8.2 Rooftop Surfaces. Rooftop storage is particularly applicable for other than detached single family dwelling units. Large buildings could be modified during construction to serve as storage areas. This section also contains a I clause intended to relieve the city of liability in the event of roof failure. 1 33 COMMENTARY 8.3 Underground Storage. Use of underground storage appears very limited, but does provide an additional alternative. SECTION 9 CONTROL IN EXCESS OF REQUIREMENTS. Obviously certain areas are well suited and easily adaptable for storm water storage. Where a developer is willing to provide excess storage (if it would in fact provide a benefit to the city) the city should participate in its cost. 10.1 Administration. The Building Inspector reviews applications for building permits and is therefore in an excellent position to administer this ordinance. Where runoff determinations are necessary, the proposal can be referred to the appropriate agency for review. Runoff control facilities should (where practical) be constructed during the initial phases of land development in that they may also serve to control erosion when the land is most vulnerable. Where a proposed subdivision is involved, or a planned area -development as provided for in the zoning ordinance, provisions for storm water management could be simultaneously by Lhe City Planning Commission. Where a proposed subdivision lies outside the City limits, butwithinthe 2 - mile control area, compliance with this ordinance could bemade a condition of plat approval. 34 • 0 8.3 Underground Stor.jge. !tnderground storm water storage facilities shall be designed for easy acce.;s to accc,mmodate the removal of accumulated sediment. ' Such `aci.liti ere shall bo Provided with positive gravity outlets. ' :ii:CTIOA J. C(DiTPROI, I,r T:XC:C 5 OP RLOUi.REMENT:; ' J.1 Provision of Control ti:<cceding Requirements. In the event control storm water runoff can be provided in excesr, of the requirements of this ordinance and the henefit of such additional control would accrue to the City of Iowa ' Citv at large, the City shall retain the right- to provide public participation in the increases] cost or the control. of storm water runoff in proportion to the .idditi_unal benefit❑ received. ;ECTION 10. ADh;lN1ST1-,%T[0N ANU ENPOkr EMENT i0.1 Administration. This ordinance shall be administered and enforced by the Building Code Official. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the construction of any building or structure on the site. No such permit shall b_ issued until the plans, specifications and all cal- culations for the control of storm water runoff as required by this ordinance shall have been approved by the appropriate agency or agencies designated by the City Manager. Facilities for the control of storm water runoff shall, insofar as practical, be constructed prior to the start of any building construction or site development. Construction of the storm water control system is intendod to be accomplished entirely as part of the cost of land development or re- development. Where the proposed development involves the subdivision of land or the development of ., Planned Area Development as provided for in the zoning ordinance, the proposed plans shall also be referred to the City Planning Commission for review and recommendation. 35 SECTION 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW 11.1 Board of. Appeals Designated. The Bousinq Appeals Board for the City of , Iowa City, as established by resolution number 1066 of the city Council of the City of Iowa City to hear all apnr_als involving the Minimum Housing , Standards Ordinance and the Uniform Building Code of the City of Iowa , City, is hereby designated to hear all appeals involving the Storm Water Management Ordinance. ' SECTION 12. VIOLATION AND PENALTY 12.1 VielntiOn and penaliti cs. Any person, .firm or corporation who shall violate or fail to comply with the proviAOTIs of this ordinance shall be guilty of , a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisoned for not more than thirty (30) days. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. ' SECTION 13. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE 13.1 Separability Clause. Should any section or provision of this ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not effect the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 14. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES 14.1 Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance, are hereby repealed to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect. i 36 , • COMMENTARY 11.1 Board of Appeals. Administrative review could be provided by an existing board of appeals which currently hears appeals relating to minimum housing standards and the building code. 37 ' SECTION 15. EFFECTIVE DATE 15.1 Effcctive Date. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL !lE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AFTER ITS PASSAGE AND PUBLICATION AS PROVIDED BY LAW. ' PASSED THIS DAY OF 19 A.D. sIGNr•_D i MAYOR ' ATTEST CLERK i e i In ' ' ' Along Ralston Creek, the lower reaches of the watershed are totally developed with urban uses, consequently any flood control measures in those areas would be costly. In the undeveloped portions of the watershed, however, the city does have the opportunity to require new development to take Place in such a manner that the rate of storm water runoff will not exceed acceptable levels. As newareas are developed for urban use, the rate of runoff for those areas will be reduced and as more and more of the watershed develops, a greater area will be releasing storm runoff at a reduced rate. 1 Because much of the flooding problem along the lower reaches of Ralston Creek results from the untimely arrival of peak runoff from the upper areas Of the watershed, (runoff which can be regulated) effective flood control can ' B. Discussion of Storm Water Management Ordinance 1. Effectiveness in Preventing or Reducin Ploodin . Although the concept of storm water detention as a means of flood control is relatively new, it has been in use for a sufficient length of time to prove its effect- ' ' iveness. Storm water detention (or management) has been one of the basic methods of controlling soil erosion and has been practiced in agricultural areas for many years. When storm water detention is compared with other available alternatives for reducing flood damage, the costs involved demand storm. water detention be included as an effective means of control. ' The Storm Water Management Ordinance is but one of several tools available to the city to help alleviate flood threat and associated problems. Its effectiveness depends in large part, upon the characteristics of the watershed it is intended to protect. ' ' ' Along Ralston Creek, the lower reaches of the watershed are totally developed with urban uses, consequently any flood control measures in those areas would be costly. In the undeveloped portions of the watershed, however, the city does have the opportunity to require new development to take Place in such a manner that the rate of storm water runoff will not exceed acceptable levels. As newareas are developed for urban use, the rate of runoff for those areas will be reduced and as more and more of the watershed develops, a greater area will be releasing storm runoff at a reduced rate. ' Because much of the flooding problem along the lower reaches of Ralston Creek results from the untimely arrival of peak runoff from the upper areas Of the watershed, (runoff which can be regulated) effective flood control can 1 39 • • 1 be in through achieved part proper storm water management in the undeveloped portions of the watershed. 1 It is anticipated that effective results can be demonstrated in the very near future with the construction of runoff control facilities by the city 1 on publicly -owned lands. The extent of such facilities be dependent financing. will upon available Obviously storm water management improvements must be geared to available 1 resources and other urgently needed community facilities. As new areas within the watershed are developed, control over storm 1 water runoff will be extended to an ever increasing area. The rate at which new areas are developed for urban uses is largely a function of overall 1 community growth and it is anticipated that residential and related urban development will continue in future years as extensions of existing urbanized areas. 1 - It is important to recognize that the reduction of flood threat along Ralston Creek can not be accomplished by any single method, but that a ' combination of solutions including structural improvements must be used. 1 2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Storm Water Detention. Storm water detention is one of the easiest and most economical means of controlling 1 storm water runoff. There are few disadvantages of storm water detention facilities which cannot- be minimized or eliminated entirely. The environ- ' mental impacts created by detention facilities are typically far less 1 serious than those created by storm sewers, channel improvements, dams, levees, and similar runoff control measures. ' The Storm Water Management Ordinance for Iowa City proposes three general categories of storm water storage areas; dry bottom, wet bottom, and mis- cellaneous. Dry bottom storage areas may double as parks, playgrounds, 1 40 1 1 9 0 open space, athletic fields, and similar uses. wet bottom storm water storage 1 areas may be ponds or small lakes. Paved surfaces (typically parking lots), street surfaces, and rooftop surfaces are storm water detention devices 1 included within the miscellaneous category. Mosquito breeding and algae growth are two problems related to standing 1 water bodies. Mosquitos need four days to complete their life cycle. The 1 ordinance requires that water storage within dry bottom storage areas not exceed 48 hours, a period too short for mosquito reproduction. The; dry 1 bottom storage area must be carefully graded to minimize small potholes, which could retain water. Stagnation prevention measures are required for 1 wet bottom storage areas which will lessen mosquito problems. Paved surface 1 and rooftop storm water detention areas will have minimal mosquito -related problems since they will be drained within a relatively short period of time. Again, careful surfacing will be necessary to avoid small puddles of standing water. Chemical control is another possible (though not ideal) 1 solution. Algae growth on wet bottom storage areas will be minimized by the same requirements controlling the mosquito problem. Unsightly dry or wet bottom storage areas are unacceptable to all. 1 Severely damaged or destroyed plant species typically produce the bad appearance many persons associate with such facilities. Many plant species 1 are well adapted to flood conditions and will remain relatively unharmed by 1 periodic inundations. Dry and wet bottom water detention areas do not preclude attractive landscaping. 1 Litter swept into detention areas by storm water should be periodically removed not only to clean up the arca, but to prevent clogging of drains ' the next time it rains. 41 0 0 When doubling as parking lots or other high activity areas, detention facilities can cause some inconveniences, especially to pedestrians. If 11 carefully designed, dry areas for pedestrian movement can be provided. Water storage areas are frequently cited as being hazardous to ' small children. By constructing the dry and wet bottom storage areas with gradually sloping edges some of the potential hazard is eliminated. ' It should be noted that without the detention facilities, flooding will ' occur in far greater magnitude downstream, resulting in many more hazards to human life and property. -' in the areas of legal issues and management, many questions concerning storm water detention facilities remain. The concept of storm water deten- tion is relatively new and related legal measures are poorly defined. ' However, the National Flood Insurance Program has strong requirements concerning flood control, indicating lawmaker's willingness to instigate f new flood control measures. Because the ' concept is relatively new to local officials, management difficulties can arise. The Iowa City Storm Water Management Ordinance has delegated the Building Code Official to administer and enforce the ordinance and the City Engineer to assist in evaluating proposed storm water control structures and release rates. Major advantages of storm water detention include comparative low costs, ease of implementation, and relatively few adverse environmental impacts. Construction costs are often less than for conventional storm sewers and other runoff control measures. This lowered cost to developers could be passed on to the consumers. As compared to enclosed storm sewers, channel improvements, levees, and other runoff control measures, detention facilities are typically easier to construct. Ease of construction correlates with fewer adverse 42 ' ' ' ' ' environmental impacts P - less vegetation, soil, and wildlife habitat will be disturbed. Also, detention facilities can reduce water pollution problems incurred during heavy storms. When storm sewers overflow, water can mix with sewage carried in nearby sanitary sewers. Storm water storage areas will hold the excess water until storm sewers can handle them. Wet bottom water storage areas or ponds can be an attractive addition to many developments and parks and, with suitable landscaping, provide valuable wildlife habitat. Dry and wet bottom water storage areas could. be used to control erosion during site development. Eroded soil would be trapped by the storage. areas until vegetation and other measures were sufficient to eliminate the need for siltation basins. After the develop- ment was completed, the accumulated silt would be removed and/or regraded and the storm water storage area completed according to standard specified by the ordinance. ' ' 1 ' ' 3. Ease of Implementation. One of the most often cited obstacles to the implementation of a Storm Water Management Ordinance is gaining the cooperation of various governmental jurisdictions. involved. Iowa City is extremely fortunate in this regard, insofar as the Ralston Creek watershed is concerned. The developed portions ofthewatershedlie within the corporate limits of the city and those areas Outside the city limits are within the two-mile extra-territorial subdivision control area. Under the proposed Storm Wat6L Management Ordinance, a wide variety of detention facilities and structures could be expected to be constructed in future years. Certain facilities could be designed and constructed with relative ease because of their simplicity. Other facilities, especially large reservoirs could have a much greater impact because of environmental considerations and would require careful study and review before final approval. 43 0 0 1 Anticipated problems related with the implementation of a Storm Water Management Ordinance include legal questions, administrative matters, public acceptance, construction difficulties and problems of financing detention 1 facilities. Legal questions are raised immediately regarding the authorityto 1 enact such a Storm Water Management Ordinance and the subsequent liability 1 incurred from the development of detention ponds or basins. These are valid points which will in all probability be challenged soon after the 1 adoption of the ordinance becauseof the lack 'of Precedent in the area. 1 Because an ordinance is passed, there is no guarantee that it will be carried out unless the city administration is willing to back the ordinance 1 and require compliance with its provisions. The ordinance has been structured in such a manner to allow sufficient flexibility to meet varying situations 1 - as well as provisions for administrative review. It is anticipated that such 1 an ordinance could be administered with little or no difficulty. Appropriate design criteria for inlets, outlets and various other - 1 structures associated with storm water detention facilities can be incor- porated into the city's design standards for public works improvements. 1 Design details for various improvements are available from the Soil con- 1 servation Service, the American Public Works Association and various other sources. 1 Public acceptance of storm water detention is both desirable and necessary for the sur_ess of the proposed concept of storm water management. Because of the many sectors of the community concerned with storm water management, 1 a vigorous public information program will be necessary to-gainpublic-support. 1 44 1 ' Many of the problems related to the construction of storm water detention facilities can be minimized in part through good design. Parking lots eand pedestrian areas present problems of design which will allow their use for storm water storage as well as for their primary function. Parking lots used for storm water storage purposes will generally require the observance Of closer tolerances during construction because of minimum grades used. Similarly, grass areas used as dry bottom storage facilities require extra ' care during construction to eliminate low spots that would not permit. complete drainage. ' Financing storm water management facilities falls into two general.. areas - public and private. It is anticipated that initial public improve- ments will be undertaken primarily by the city on lands presently under ' public ownership. As additional private development occurs, it is expected that storm water control facilities will be incorporated into the design of the area involved and constructed as a part of the overall. development... In many instances the costs of constructing storm water management facilities can be justified by consideration of the reduced costs of smaller storm ' sewers that would be used to transport runoff from the storage area as opposed to the present requirement to transport the runoff from a five year storm. pppp 4. _Operation and Maintenance. The responsibility or the operation and ' maintenance of many storm water control structures can he expected to rest ' with the city. The installation of various types of control structures should be viewed in much the same manner as are other improvements in sub- divisions that are proposed to be dedicated to the city for subsequent maintenance and operation. It is important that the city require adequate ' easements for access to insure the proper operation and maintenance of inlets 45 0 9 and other control structures. The city should not be responsible for trash and debris that might be deposited on private property as water in a storage facility recedes. While the city should require easements for the maintenance and operation of control structures, it should also reserve the right not to accept certain facilities for maintenance and operation such as rooftop storage or certain wet bottom detention areas or other facilities that may serve a dual function, benefiting only a single property owner or those immediately adjacent thereto. As previously discussed in the section on Advantages and Disadvantages of Storm Water Detention, storm water detention facilities are typically less costly than storm sewers, channel improvements, levees, and similar runoff control facilities. Several types of storm water detention facilities were listed in the Iowa City Storm Water Management Ordinance. In relative terms, the most costly project would be rooftop storm water detention. Storm water detention areas which can double for other used (parking lots, streets, athletic fields, open space, etc.) would have the least relative cost, mainly because they can double for these other uses. Construction of storm water control facilities is intended to be accomplished largely as part of the cost of land development or redevelopment. The use of storm water runoff control measures in lieu of conventional measures will lower development costs in many instances through careful design. Developers will often find that smaller and/or fewer storm sewers, culverts, bridges, etc. are necessary for the runoff control required by the new ordinance. Many of the problems included within advantages and disadvantages of storm water detention are problems of maintenance and operation. These 46 include algae and vegetation control, mosquito control, debris removal, ' and safety of children. Other problems of maintenance and operation include Pollution, sediment control, safety features, maintenance of equipment, and general maintenance.I ' Storm water storage facilities that contain a permanent body of water will have pollution problems. Street debris, oils from automobiles, other ' street contaminants, fertilizers, and pesticides will be picked up by runoff and carried into the ponds. Water in a storage pond cannot be expected to be of high quality because of the nature of the water source. Nonetheless, ' recognition of the sources and types of pollution is important. Because of dilution provided along with some in -storage treatment by natural ' process, detention storage of runoff would be expected to have favorable consequences for downstream water quality. Sedimentation is perhaps one of the most serious maintenance problems as storm water detention facilities serve as very efficient sediment traps. Sediments carried into detention facilities are deposited as velocities ' drop. Effective erosion control measures including vegetative cover, and additional siltation basins can minimize the problem. AStorage facility safety features including fencing, outlet guards and devices can be used to protect the public from the hazards of the de- tained water. Such devices minimize safety hazards and should be checked on a regular basis to make sure they are in good working order. The cleaning of inlet and outlet channels, repairing all breaks and leaks in pipes, and preventive maintenance of pumping equipment for those ponds and lHerbert G. Poertner,-Practices in Detention of Urban Stormwater Runoff, OWRR Project No. C-3380, American Public Works Association (Chicago, Illinois: APWA, 1974), pp. 19-21. 1 47 • • 1 basins that require pumped drainage are typical maintenance requirements of 1 equipment installed in storm water storage facilities,. The most costly. , maintenance and operation item is often the use of pumps for draining storage facilities. Because it is necessary to remove stored_.storm�water ' when rainfall subsides to provide storage for the next rainfall event, maintenance of pumps is one of the most important maintenance items where used. It is important to note, however, that the proposed Storm Water e Management Ordinance for Iowa City requires all storm water storage facilities to be completely drained by gravity costs of electricity to operate pumps. This feature also eliminates; additional 1 I All those items necessary for the efficient operation of storage facilities and the surrounding areas are included in the general maintenance category. Necessary grass cutting, shrubbery trimming, and painting are examples of such work. 5. Public Acceptability. Public acceptance of storm water storage as a means of controlling flood damage is expected to be varied because of the particular interest various groups may or may not have in the matter. The public as a whole has a civic responsibility to help minimize flood damage in those areas which currently experience flood threat. Persons who live in flood prone areas and live with the threat of flood- ing are obviously eager to try any solution that appears to offer a glimmer of relief. For those people who do not live in areas that are directly affected by periodic flooding or flood related effects, such as sanitary sewer backup, their attitudes will very likely be different. They may be asked to help finance improvements that will appear to be of no direct benefit to them, although such improvements may help improve the overall tax base of the city. M The developer will feel the proposed Storm Water Management Ordinance is one more of a long line of obstacles he must overcome in order to sub- divide or develop property. Many citizens will view flood control facilities favorably until a ' structure is proposed in their neighborhood or an assumed inconvenience is caused. Public acceptability of storm water detention can best be gained through a public information and education program. It must be recognized that storm water detention is only one of several methods of flood control. It is however, a method which is particu- ' laxly effective in reducing peak flows in the lower reaches of Ralston Creek and when compared with other alternatives and possible costs, storm water ' detention becomes a much more acceptable and economic method of flood control. U if if J 1 49 C. Other Legislative Solutions I. Subdivision Ordinance Revisions. Because the subdivision regulation ordinance applies principally to raw, undeveloped land areas, it provides an opportunity to gain compliance with certain requirements in their early stages of development, rather than after development has taken place. Erosion control measures should be included as a required improvement in subdivisions just as streets and other utilities and improvements are required. A plan showing methods and/or techniques for controlling erosion should be submitted for review with the preliminary plan. Erosion control measures should cover two distinct areas which are: I !I a) Permanent waterways, drainage courses or creeks which Will become a peramenet feature of the subdivision and b) Temporary erosion control measures to be taken while the subdivision is under construction. Although storm water runoff is not discussed as a.specific issue in the subdivision regulations, it will likely be controlled to a certain degree if suitable erosion control measures are taken. This should not be construed to mean that erosion control measures will provide adequate storm water management. They will not. Erosion control is but one aspect of storm water management, and although very important, it becomes secondary to the ' primary task of minimizing or eliminating flood damage to dwellings and structures. other , In order to gain compliance with the Storm Water Management Ordinance ' within the city's two -mile -extra territorial subdivision control area, it is recommended that compliance with the proposed ordinance be made a ' requirement of subdivision plat approval. A recommended amendment to the 50 ' 1 9 9 11 I J 1 II I subdivision ordinance is presented below: Amend Chapter 9.50 Subdivision Code, by adding to section 9.50., new paragraph 4 as follows: "4- The preliminary plat for any subdivision of land for residential purposes comprising an area of two (2) acres or more or the subdivision of an area of one (1) acre or more for non-residential use shall comply with the requirements of the Storm Water Management Ordinance Of Iowa City, Iowa." 2. Zoning Ordinance Revision. Zoning can be one of the city's most effective tools regulating development within each of the various watersheds and particularly within the flood plain of a creek or stream. The zoning ordinance is the principal tool used to implement the city's land use plan and will largely determine how certain areas of the community will be developed in the future. Thus, a current land use plan (as viewed for each of the city's various watersheds) becomes an increasingly important element, reflecting anticipated future needs and demands for each area or watershed. As indicated previously, the proposed Storm Water Management Ordinance is not intended to be incorporated into the zoning ordinance, however, it Might be desirable to amend that section dealing with planned area develop- ments to require compliance with the Storm Water Management Ordinance as follows: Amend section 8.10.20 - E by adding thereto item 4 as follows: "4. All Planned Area Developments hereinafter submitted for approval shall comply with the requirements of the Storm Water Management Ordinance of Iowa City, Iowa." 51 0 0 1 3. Iowa City Floodway ordinance Although the city's current zoning ordinance contains flood plain provisions, they are limited to those areas along the Iowa River. The proposed Iowa City Floodway ordinance, Would . when adopted, become a supplement to the zoning ordinance.. This ordinance has two basic purposes which are (1) to keep additional development out of flood plain which would be subject to subsequent flood damage and (2) to protect the floodway from further encroachment that would obstruct or interfere with the passage of flood waters. This ordinance was prepared as a part of the, City's obligation to establish its eligibility to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and is expected to be adopted in the near future. It is important to note that the zoning ordinance and the proposed floodway ordinance are both very necessary and serve specific purposes. Aside from preventing further encroachment within the flood plain, and regulating the general types of land use that might be located throughout the watershed, their effectiveness is limited in reducing the extent of flooding. Although some tangible benefits can be realized immediately through the use of such preventative measures, the remedial effect of zoning in already developed areas will obviously be long-term in nature. 4. Revise Public Works Standards Criteria. Controlled release of storm water as a method of minimizing flood damage is a complete reversal from previous concepts of handling storm water runoff, which was simply to get the water out of and away from an area as rapidly as possible. With the controlled release of storm waters, it will in many instances, make possible the use of smaller pipe sizes and smaller and fewer intakes. As a result, certain initial modifications to the city's public works 1 I I 1 11 I I J I I standards will be necessary to avoid possible conflict. Nearly all changes relate to Section VII, Storm Sewers as follows: 52 , 1 • V" - 1,0 Design Flows Where applicable, storm sewers shall comply with the ' requirements of the Storm Water Management Ordinance. 1.1 The storm water release rate from a storage area ' shall not exceed 0.15 cubic feet per second per acre drained. 1.2 Storage capacity shall be determined on the basis ' of a 100 -year storm and made in accordance with the hydrograph method of analysis. ' 1.5 A passageway or floodway shall be provided to accommodate the runoff from all upstream areas ' of the watershed which can be expected for a loo - Year storm. VII - 2.0 Inlet and Pi e Desi n Standards IDelete items 2.1(a) and 2.1(b) to avoid conflict with the proposed ordinance. The city should adopt ' standards for the construction of inlets, outlets and other control facilities to be used in conjunction with storm water detention structures. ' The drainage facilities designed to transport storm water runoff into an area proposed for the storage of excess storm water May be designed in complete agreement with the existing public works standards. 5. Flood Insurance Pro ram. The National Flood Insurance Program was designed to offer previously unavailable and/or unaffordable flood insurance 'at reasonable rates. The insurance is offered to property owners in flood Prone areas. With the increasing annual costs due to floodin felt that the Federal government g. Congress ' rnment should begin encouraging wise development 53 The program is voluntary but participation is mandatory before obtaining any federally related, regulated or insured financial assistance for acquisition or construction of structures. Financial aid would include ' all forms of loans and grants, including mortgage loans and disaster assistance loans from either a Federal agency such as FmHA, FHA, VA, or the Small Business ' Administration, or banks or savings and .loan institutions. Thus, the reasons , for joining are quite compelling. A city or county can become enrolled in the program by making an appli- cation for the entire area within its jurisdiction to the National Flood Insurance Administration. The initial land use measures required of a community at the time of this application merely entails the adoption of a building permit system (if one does not already exist) and a committment to evaluate flood hazards insofar as they are known locally at the time of issuance of any local building permits. Upon acceptance of the application (usually within 6 working days) the community enters the Emergency Program. During the Emergency Program flood insurance rates are the same for everyone ($.25 per $100 of valuation up to $35,000 of coverage for single family residential, more coverage is available for other building types). After a community is accepted into the Emergency Program, a rate study isdone -by the Federal Insurance Administration for the community. This study determines 54 in these areas. Specifically intended as a substitute and eventual replacement for Federal disaster relief for flood occurances, the program ' is intended for property owners to become more aware of flood hazards, to contribute to their own protection, and to become more fully indemnified ' (without having to repay a Federal disaster loan) when the inevitable flood occurs. , The program is voluntary but participation is mandatory before obtaining any federally related, regulated or insured financial assistance for acquisition or construction of structures. Financial aid would include ' all forms of loans and grants, including mortgage loans and disaster assistance loans from either a Federal agency such as FmHA, FHA, VA, or the Small Business ' Administration, or banks or savings and .loan institutions. Thus, the reasons , for joining are quite compelling. A city or county can become enrolled in the program by making an appli- cation for the entire area within its jurisdiction to the National Flood Insurance Administration. The initial land use measures required of a community at the time of this application merely entails the adoption of a building permit system (if one does not already exist) and a committment to evaluate flood hazards insofar as they are known locally at the time of issuance of any local building permits. Upon acceptance of the application (usually within 6 working days) the community enters the Emergency Program. During the Emergency Program flood insurance rates are the same for everyone ($.25 per $100 of valuation up to $35,000 of coverage for single family residential, more coverage is available for other building types). After a community is accepted into the Emergency Program, a rate study isdone -by the Federal Insurance Administration for the community. This study determines 54 insurance rates for each area of the community according to potential flood hazards (just as life insurance rates are determined by age, sex, health, etc.) and a Flood Hazard Boundary Map is prepared. With the com- pletion of the rate study and the final Flood Hazard Boundary Map, the community has six months to pass the final necessary ordinances and codes, at which point the community enters the Regular Program. Of course, the community may pass the final necessary ordinances and codes before re- ceiving the Final Map, in which case the community would enter the Regular Program upon approval of the Map. Upon entering the Regular Program, twice the amount of insurance available under the Emergency Program may be purchased (up to $70,000 for single family residential) by the proper owner. The insurance rates are no longer the same for everyone. Buildings constructed on or before December 31, 1974 (or the effective date of the .initial rate map if later) as well as those buildings located outside of the special flood hazard areas remain eligible for the first one-half of available coverage (or $35,000 for single family residential) at either the original subsidized rates or the newly determined actuarial rates, whichever nre rhnarnr m,.,. -- layer of coverage (next $35,000 on a single family) is available only at the actuarial rates. All buildings built after December 31, 1974 (or the effective date of the initial rate map if later) can only be insured at the newly determined actuarial rates for both levels of coverage. The newly determined rates are still subsidized,but range from $.O1 to $.50 per $100 of coverage instead of the flat $.25 per $100. The insurance will be available from local private agents just as is household, auto, and other insurance. Property owners may decrease their 55 • • r rates by building at higher elevation than the minimum 100 year flood level ' or by utilizing floodproofing measures. The builders themselves determine how affordable the rates are going to be by how sensibly they build. ' Why would property owners outside the special flood hazard areas desire flood insurance? Local flood conditions may exist, such as a drainage , ditch through a yard which overflows from time to time. For reasonable , rates, the property owner could insure his buildings against such flood damage. , Iowa City is nearing the end of the Emergency Program. After the Flood Hazard Boundary Map is reviewed by the city, it will be made available ' to the public. A public hearing will then be hold, and upon acceptance , of the final Flood Hazard Boundary Map and accompanying Federal report, Iowa City will have six months to adopt the final necessary codes and ordi- nances. 6. Flood Proofing/Public Information. The purpose of this section is to , examine means by which information already prepared by public or private , agencies pertaining to flood proofing and flood fighting can be collected and distributed to the public. This information is assumed to -include not only books, pamphlets, articles, and the like, but also formal or informal plans, ordinances, or similar proposals relating to flood proofing and flood fighting. , The distributor(s) of any type of information usually have some goal in likely for ' mind. Attitude change and public education are the most reasons distributing information concerning flooding and flood related problems. To provide a realistic discussion of some of the problems typically incurred when distributing information of this sort, the results of a similar study are included. , 56 0 0 In 1966, a study popularly known as the "Brandywine Project" was under- taken. The study, supported by the Environmental Protection Agency, was "an ambitious effort to develop a politically acceptable way of protecting the water resources of an urbanizing area while still providing for a normal amount of growth."1 Citizen response to the proposed government controls in relationship to the methods and types of information distribution was closely examined as part of the study. Several methods of information distributed were utilized for the Brandywine Plan including coverage by all local newspapers and a radio station, public meetings, and personal visits to some of the resident's homes. In addition, every landowner in the watershed received three publications: a 50 page copy of the preliminary plan and program which included a map of each landowner's property, a newsletter containing a five page supplement answering questions on the plan, and a booklet summarizing the final plan to be voted on. The plan was literally shouted down at several public meetings and no vote was ever taken. a survey was undertaken to determine reasons for the vehement response. In spite of the information provided, the survey revealed a significant lack of knowledge, understanding, and trust of the plan in general. People were confused as to who specifically was sponsering the plan, were un- certain as to what proposals were included in the plan, and had practically no knowledge of how the plan was to be implemented or administered. 1 Ann L. Strong and John C. Keene, Envrionmental Protection Through Public and Private Development Controls, Project 16110EDC, University of Pennsyl- vania (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1974), p. S. 57 0 0 When asked why others supported the plan, most had no idea. .Many; did not know anyone supporting the plan and some said they would have liked to support the plan but did not because,of pressure from the community. .Lack of vocal support by citizens in favor of the plan and active peer group pressure thus contributed to the community's misunderstanding. Other elements which contributed to the plan's demise included distrust of proponents, future administrators, and some of the plan's proposals (some even feared that their property would be confiscated!), uncertainties as to potential changes in taxes and property values, and questions of fairness to all (the fear that some would "gain" while other "lost"). Some felt that the plan was being railroaded down their throats. Incon- sistent answers given by proponents of the plan caused many to fear that it was an experiement (i.e. the different answers meant that the true answers were unknown) and therefore might fail. It was also felt that most citizens did not have adequate time to digest the information as many unfamiliar terms and concepts were included. Several conclusions can be drawn from the results of the Brandywine Plan and used to guide the distribution of information. The identity of those proposing the project must be clearly recognized by the public, and the basic purpose and provisions of the proposals presented in a straight- forward manner. A group of private citizens directly affected by the pro- posals should form the nucleus of a Review Committee. This committee would organize and distribute information relating to the project. A group of citizens would create more public trust for the project than would a govern- ment organization, and would provide an acceptable peer group with which other supporters could identify. 58 1 Relevant or not to the issues at hand, many people are concerned about the effect of any project on taxes and property values. Again, this subject should be dealt with openly. Consistent answers are a necessity and as much time as possible should be allotted to public education. Periodic reports of ' the planning process should be published to let citizens know that alternatives are being considered and the best concepts evolving. The collection of material relevant to flood proofing and flood control ' will be a time consuming but relatively simple process. Many publications are available from public and private agencies. This report contains a ' bibliography of several such publications. Those involved with the Ralston Creek Project including the Review Committee and City Council members should search out and contribute information. A file of the material collected should be organized by the citizen's committee and kept with the committee, at the Iowa City Public Library, and perhaps in one or two other ' locations. Again, distribution of information should be organized by the Review Committee and should follow the already discussed guidelines. All ' media resources should be utilized, however, door to door contract of all households within the Ralston Creek watershed area would be the only way to reach everyone. The Review Committee could also provide val.uabl.e service to other area:, of Iowa City. Property owners within floodp.lains other than Ralston Creek's would have use for much of the information gathered by the committee and should have access to the file. The committee should work in all areas where flooding is a problem, setting up workshops to educate citizens in flood - proofing measures and flood fighting techniques and developing flood fighting plans. 59 0 0 The development of a local plan for flood fighting would increase the Lng measures could be quickly and efficiently Flooding. M-4 BIBLIOGxAPHY ' GENERAL FLOOD INFORMATION Byrne, Michael G. .and Ueda, James Y., "On.a Rampage Through A Suburb," Landscape Architecture, July, 1975. - "The Christina Basin,,The Protection Of Water Resources Asa Basis for Planning in Developing Areas," The Water Resources Center, University Of Delaware, Newark, Delaware. "A Community Decision," U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, ' November, 1974. "Guidelines for Reducing Flood Damages" U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ' Vicksburg, Mississippi, May, 1967. Kusler, Jon A. and Lee, Thomas M., "Regulations for Flood Plains," American Society of Planning Officials, Chicago, Illinois, February, ' 1972. Lee, Thomas M., "Is Flood Plain Management Part of Your Community Plan?," Public Works, July, 1969. Merwin, Harmon T., "Model Flood Plain Zoning Ordinance," Mid -Ohio Regional Planning Commission, Columbus, Ohio, June, 1972. "National Flood Insurance Program," U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C., January, 1974. "Urban Erosion and Sediment," U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service, Des Moines, Iowa, 1974. Storm, Ann L. and Keene, John C., "Environmental Protection Through Public and Private Development Controls," Institute for Environmental Studies, ' University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May, 1973. SPECIFIC FLOODPROOFING - FLOOD CONTROL INFORMATION "First Aid for Flooded Homes and Farms, Agriculture Handbook No. 38," U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington D.C., December, 1970. "Flood -Proofing Regulations," U.S. Army, Office of the Chief Of Engineers, Washington D.C., June, 1972. Sheaffer, John R., "Introduction to Flood Proofing, An Outline of Principles and Methods," Center for Urban Studies, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, April, 1967. 1 61 0 0 III. STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS A. Channel Improvements Channel and bridge improvements to Ralston Creekhavebeen studied extensi- vely by several organizations as indicated in the Summary of Previous.Studies. Several new structural improvements have been completed in recent years which will increase transportation capacity. These improvements include: a) removal of LaFayette Street bridge b) removal of several railroad bridges in urban renewal area between Burlington and Prentiss Streets c) new Gilbert Street bridge d) new Sheridan Avenue bridge e) new Muscatine Avenue bridge f) new Center Street bridge Most of the prior studies and new bridge improvements were based - on traditional hydrologic calculations and hydraulic theories resulting in a required stream transport capacity. The selection of the transport capacity was probably predicted upon selection of a particular set of rainfall and runoff data for a specified frequency - a stream flow which is expected to be exceeded on the average only once in 25 years - for example. This is a standard engineering procedure which is founded on the economic theory of providing a specific transport capacity for storm runoff at reasonable costs which are somewhat less than the benefits received. other improvements in transport capacity of the main branch of Ralston Creek have occurred as a result of: a) removal of structures deteriorated with age b) termination of rail or street traffic c) upgrading land use by urban renewal 62 • 0 For this interim report, there is little additional value in creating new hydrologic or hydraulic data for analysis of stream transport capacity when so much information exists. Previous studies and flood plain ' mapping indicate a large aerial extent of flooding from the relatively infrequent but high volume flood flows. The Army Corps report concluded the very best of 11 alternative channel and bridge improvement projects required costs 3 times as great as the benefits. This conclusion is under- standable because there is presently little room for stream channel widening, without considerable expense for acquiring right-of-way. New bridge _ structures would be expensive since many of the existing structures are still quite, serviceable for moving traffic. With the preponderance of evidence which supports the conclusion - complete transportation of excess storm water runoff is not likely to be cost effective - comes the new consideration of only improving the channel capacity where it would be significant, necessary, practical and economical. A different method of analyzing the stream transport capacity has been used to locate the most severely limiting channel sections and bridges. The entire length of the north, south and main branches of Ralston Creek were visually inspected and all known data and calculations were briefly studied. Several channel sections and bridges were selected for analysis which appeared to have the least transport capacity relative to the size of upstream drainage area. The area of the total upstream watershed was cal- culated and compared with the channels capacity to transport storm water run- off at several depths of flow. The channel or bridge capacity was said to be "limited" when increases in theoretical flow in the channel caused the MM free water surface to rise above adjacent upstream properties. This pro- I cedure provides some measure of relative significance to limited channel capacity and can be used to focus on the most severe problem areas. Several individual projects were evaluated and a few selected to improve on these relatively severe channel transport restrictions. 1. Relocate Sanitary Sewer Crossings. Several aerial Sanitary sewer crossings of Ralston Creek are reported to cause problems with collection of debris such as tree limbs and brush during high runoff periods, and create silt build-up during periods of low runoff. A 10 -inch sanitary sewer crosses the creek in the center of the Benton street Bridge at approximately mid-section. This bridge is shown in the photos on the following page. The top photo is from the 1953 Iowa Engineers Club Report and the bottom photo was taken in February of 1976. The accumulation of silt in the east waterway opening of the bridge has been a direct result of the brush and debris collecting on the sanitary sewer. Local residents have confirmed the potential problem with reports of actual observations of channel flow restrictions which were created by debris collecting on the sanitary sewer. The alternatives are to relocate the sanitary sewer to another location, or construct an inverted siphon below the stream bed adjacent to the bridge. An inverted siphon will require some additional attention from the City sanitary sewer maintenance staff but would be less significant than the loss of drainage capacity in Ralston Creek caused by debris collection and silt deposition in the channel. Another similar condition is located 300 feet downstream from the Burlington Street crossing. Although this sanitary sewer crossing is not within a bridge, it still poses the problem of brush and debris collection to a significant degree. I I II II II I I I I 1 I Ll I L 1 65 ' The construction of properly designed inverted siphons are recommended ' for these two locations. 2. Improve Retaining Wall. A retaining wall on the south bank of Ralston Creek on the west side of the Johnson street bridge provides support for a residence. The wall has structurally failed and is creating significant encroachment into Che Stream channel. A large quantity of soil ' has been piled on top of the failing wall which causes further concern for structural integrity of the entire wall and residence. This encroachment has reduced the capacity of this channel to transport storm runoff. It is recommended that this retaining wall be rebuilt and relocated so that it does not restrict the channel capacity or the residence razed and full waterway opening restored. 3. Dredging. In several locations, the floor of the drainage channel has been lined with rocks, broken concrete and other debris to reduce scour and control erosion of the earthen channel. This practice in some cases has resulted in the creation of small dams with accompanying upstream sediment traps. Tile rubble placement on the channel floor has altered the flow line to such an extent that storm drainage under low and moderate flows is restricted, and small stagnant tools of water always exist. In two locations, upstream from the bridges for Center Avenue and the Rock Island Railroad, this small dam creates a restriction and reduction to the waterway opening of the bridge which restricts storm water flow. It is recommended this stone, concrete and sediment be removed, the channel excavated to a uniform gradient, and the stone lining replaced as necessary to control erosion. L 1 65 0 0 Benton Street Bridge, 1953 Sanitary sewer through bridge collects debris and brush during high flows and deposted silt remains after brush is removed. Benton Street Bridge, Feb., 1976 Stream channel walls have also eroded into the stream channel floor.. 1 ,; iPn �•y�fr� f � Photograph of structural failure of retaining wall on Ralston Creek west of Johnson Street. 67 , . II II I I B. Sanitary Sewer improvements In the early investigations of Ralston Creek flooding, several observa- tions of flood damage relating to sanitary sewers were reported. These observations can be grouped into 3 categories: a) aerial sewer crossings of stream channels b) flood water entrance into the sanitary sewers c) basement flooding by backup in sanitary sewers The impact of aerial sewers on brush, debris and siltation in the stream channel has already been discussed. Two specific improvements have been recommended where evidence of problems exist. Several older manholes on the sanitary sewer system have cast iron lids with several small holes in them. These holes were probably provided in the castings to allow ventilation of the sewer system. When these manhole lids are located in areas which flood, excess flood water does enter the sanitary sewer system. A program of replacement of these lids with solid lids has been underway. It is recommended the efforts be accelerated to identify flood areas with these lids and provide increased budget for materials and labor to complete the replacement. The excess flow in sanitary sewers which exceeds the transport capacity will cause backup and flooding of basements in low areas. This is the same situation as occurs with the storm water drainage system and often the same residences are affected. The most significant flood problem in the Rundell Street area is the backup of sanitary sewage in basements. The potential damages include: a) damage to contents b) structural failure of plumbing or basement floor and walls 68 0 0 1 c) damage to room finishes, furnaces, water heaters .and electrical, systems d) emotional reaction to appearance and odors e) health hazard from cross connections with water supplies The City is proceeding with an Infiltration/Inflow Analysis of the sanitary sewer systems to determine the general magnitude and location of the problem with excess flows. This study is preparatory to design and financing of improvements to the sewage treatment works in compliance with Iowa Department of Environmental Quality and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. The sanitary sewer system study may demonstrate effective reduction in treatment plant needs by eliminating excess flow in the sanitary sewer system. If the justification for reduction in excess flows is properly documented, Federal EPA grant funds may be available to correct sanitary sewer system deficiencies. The remedy assisted by EPA funds will probably be several years away because of the time required for the complicated process of collection of data, analysis, conclusions, review and approval. In the interim, it is recommended special efforts to identify and assist those individuals damaged by backup of sanitary sewage excess flows resulting from illegal or unintentional storm water be given high priority by the City. Local funds or HUD funds may be used to correct many of the deficiencies. Several of the specific recommendations included in flood proofing liter- ature will show home owners methods to protect their residences from backup of sanitary sewage. One of the most reliable procedures is to provide for gravity flow from upper floors only with pumping for basement plumbing waste water. I 1 1 1 1 1 I 0 0 C. Detention Reservoirs 1. General. Storm water storage facilities are selected sites for the temporary containment of excess storm water runoff. The volume of storage is designed to contain peak rates of storm water runoff from the upstream watershed.. This temporary storage will prevent storm runoff concentration which causes stream bed erosion and flooding of adjacent lowlands downstream. Storm water storage always refers to containing storm water runoff for a short period of time then releasing all of it at a tolerable rate to the natural watercourse or storm drainage system. Retention reservoirs provide for permanently holding storm water for an extended length of time for aesthetic, agricultural, irrigation, domestic water supply, recreational or other uses. In some instances retention reservoirs form the "normal pool" for storm crater storage facili- ties. 'rhe principal objective of storm water storage is to rem ilate the runoff from rainfall by providing control of the discharge to downstream ' areas and storage of runoff in excess of this rate to reduce the impact of storm runoff on downstream drainage systems. The major benefits derived from properly operated and maintained storm water storage areas is tho reduction of flooding frequency and magnitude, and the need for smaller size downstream drainage facilities which ' are required to transport the routine runoff from rainfall. Most of the sites selected for storm water storage facilities pre- sently exist as a result of previous embankment construction for roadway. purposes. U 70 Other sites were selected because they are low areas that presently provide some degree of storage for storm runoff and improving their capacity for storage would be compatible with the existing land use. 2. Iowa-Il.li.noi.s Gas r Electric Site. This site is named for the Iowa - Illinois Gas and Electric back lot storage and drainage area north of lower Muscatine Road. This site was selected for two reasons. It is located in a natural low area which floods with each significant storm, such as occurred in 1972. The flooding also involves the basement doorways of several homes immediately downstream of this area. The magnitude of the flooding problem can be expected to increase with continued commercial develolmcnt of theupstream watershed. The upstream drainage area is approximately 80 acres. The eastern 2/3 is presently or will soon be commercially developed on the existing relatively flat land. The western 1/3 is presently up of residential home sites constructed on moderately sloping lard. The function of this proposed storm water. !mage facility is to reduce the peak rate of runoff from approximately 50 cubic feet per second to 12 cfs. There appears to be approximately 8.5 acre feet of available storage which could be created by providing the material storage area with a small 7.5 foot high berm. This volume of storage will be adequate to contain the excess storm water runoff from approximately a 25 year return frequency storm from the total 80 acre watershed. As development in the balance of the upstream watershed is accomplished, using storm water management techniques, additional storage provided could improve this situation so that protection of downstream areas from a 50 year return frequency storm is possible. 71 0 An alternative solution would be to construct an improved channel to transport greater amounts of runoff from the current storage area past the existing homes. This solution would of course then add to the existing Ralston Creek flooding problems. 3. H�12py Hollow Playground. Happy Hollow Playground is located between the Highway 1 one-way couplet north of Brown Street. This is a neighborhood playground and is intensly used for organized group sports like softball and baseball. Happy Hollow presently functions as a storm water storage area and it can be improved. The upstream watershed consists of approximately 35 acres and extends to the outer limits of the Ralston Creek watershed. The upstream watershed is mostly residential with some commercial and some undeveloped ravines. The topography is steep in many locations. The present storage capacity is approximately 5 acre-feet and is created by the elevation of Brown Street. This storage capacity could be improved by increasing the overflow elevation at the Brown Street Park entrance which would improve the storage volume to approximately 12 acre feet and restrict the discharge rate from 70 cfs to 5 cfs. These adjustments would make the park capable of containing the excess runoff from a 100 year storm and eliminate from Ralston Creek flood flows. The improvements would include minor regrading of the park and ball field, constructing a small. berm and relocating the entrance roadway, electric service for the ball field lights and telephone terminal box. IThe impact of this suggested improvement would also be to provide greater available capacity in downstream storm sewers, and reduce the flood flow in Ralston Creek. 72 of storm water. 5. Scott Boulevard. The Scott Boulevard .site is approximately 1/3 mile ' north of Rochester Avenue on a rural road which is called .Scott Boulevard in the city. The watershed upstream from this area is approximately 535 acres , which is entirely used as agricultural land. The lower portion which includes the detention area is pasture hill sides and the upper portion is mixed row , crops and grass lands. , The naturally steep hillsides and narrow drainage valley offer an opportune site to construct a roadway embankment approxi -mately 20 feet higher , than the existing roadway elevation. The embankment and drainage outlets would be designed to provide 125 acre-feet of storage and would reduce the , uncontrolled runoff from a 100 year storm from 520 cfs to 180 cfs. 73 4. Highway 1. There are 3 sites north of Highway 1 on a small tributary to the North Brandi of Ralston Creek upstream from Hickory Hill Park. These ' 3 areas presently exist as storage facilities which can be improved to provide ' greater control of runoff. The general upstream land use is sparsely developed residential woodland with steep hillsides. , Some of the pertinent statistics for these 3 areas are listed below: , Site Western Middle Eastern Drainage Area (acres) 24 15 11 Unrestricted Runoff (cfs for 100 yr. storm) 25 16 12 Controlled Runoff (cfs for 100 yr. storm) 3.5 2 1.5 Available Storage 9.5 11 (acre-feet) 7.5 ' Required Storage 2.5 (acre-feet) 5 3 , It is recommended minor modifications to the existing outlet culverts for these 3 sites be provided to reduce runoff by providing temporary storage of storm water. 5. Scott Boulevard. The Scott Boulevard .site is approximately 1/3 mile ' north of Rochester Avenue on a rural road which is called .Scott Boulevard in the city. The watershed upstream from this area is approximately 535 acres , which is entirely used as agricultural land. The lower portion which includes the detention area is pasture hill sides and the upper portion is mixed row , crops and grass lands. , The naturally steep hillsides and narrow drainage valley offer an opportune site to construct a roadway embankment approxi -mately 20 feet higher , than the existing roadway elevation. The embankment and drainage outlets would be designed to provide 125 acre-feet of storage and would reduce the , uncontrolled runoff from a 100 year storm from 520 cfs to 180 cfs. 73 The benefits from this large upstream storm water storage facility in a somewhat distant ruralarea are: ' a. it could control runoff from approximately 108 of the entire Ralston Creek watershed. ' b• it is upstream from a relatively large potential detention reservoir site on the North Branch near Hickory Hill Park which is being studied by the Soil Conservation Service, and would supplement this protect. C. it would provide an improvement to Since earth the roadway distance, moving would include lowering of the adjacent hills. d* recreational pond or stock watering facility. e• elimination Of downstream gully erosion. 6- Court Street ��- The impending development of Scott Boulevard Street provides an opportunity at Court to control an additional 115 acres of the Ralston Creak Watershed, Thr_ area west of Scott Boulevard presently being improved with residential development which will add to the increase in storm water runoff in the stream south of Court Street, this also increases the 1 volume of storm runoff in Ralston Creek. With appropriate attention to the details of grading, drainage, and land planning the construction of Scott Boulevard at Court Street could Provide for the management of storm water runoff at to 17 this point by restricting runoff cfs and the development of approximately 30 acre feet of storage. Since much of the improvement of privthis area is being accomplished by ate investment, it is recommended the plans for this development be reviewed and revised tocomly ructionh the features for storm water management. If plan revisions or cors t extras are required to accomplish the restriction 74 • and storage of excess storm water runoff these costs could be appropriately absorbed by the City provided an acceptable degree of storm water management could be provided. ation of development plans at this location The adjustment and modific could be used as an example for future designs in a similar situation. 7. interstate 80. There are 2 rural agricultural sites northeast of ide potential sites for the storage of excess Interstate 80 which could prov storm water runoff. ese sites is upstream of the proposed storage The southern most of th facility on Scott Boulevard discussed in the previous paragraph. The sites north of Interstate 8o could be. improved to manage the runoff and soil erosion from 145 acres of this watershed. It would provide 20 acre feet of storage which would reduce runoff from this area from a peak of 200 cfs to 20 cfs, and contain the excess runoff from a 25 to 50 year storm. The northern watershed includes 80 acres and has a very limited po- tential for control of storm water runoff as a storage facility. The recommended solutions to Iowa City's flooding problem on P.alston Creek are related to the agricultural use of the land in the upper parts of the watershed. The Soil Conservation Service of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has been working with the farming land owners for several years to develop. watershed improvements. The recommended solution on these rural areas is tile outlet terraces constructed to retard and store storm water and es eciall revent- soil erosion. t outlet terraces is relatively expensive if the Construction of til farm land owner provides all of the funds. Because long term benefits accrue to everyone from conservation of soil resources, the Federal government has 1 I �J I 11 I 1I 1 75 an active program of encouragement, design and construction of tile rterraces. The SCS outlet can provide up to 508 Federal grant assistance for these projects. ' It is recommended the City of Iowa City participate in development, ' operation and maintenance of watershed improvements on rural agricultural land in the upper watershed areas of Ralston Creek. The participation should be ' in cooperation with the SCS with the SCS as the lead agency. 1 r 76 D. Costs Project development costs have been estimated for the structural. improvements where specific recommendations were prepared. The costs estimated include: a) construction equipment, labor and materials b) construction overhead and profit c) engineering design, plans and specifications d) supervision and testing during construction e) legal and administrative expense f) land, rights-of-way or easements The total costs are shown for consideration of review, discussion, approval and funding for specific projects. 77 SUt-MARY OF PROJECT COSTS A. Channel Improvements 1. Benton Street Bridge $15,000 2. 300 feet south of Burlington Street 12,000 3. Retaining Wall 20,000 4. Rock Island RR Bridge 11500 5. Center Ave. Bridge 1,500 B. Storage Facilities I. Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric $ 20,000 2. Happy Hollow Playground 10,000 3. Scott Boulevard 150,000 4. Highway 1 (3 sites) 5,000 TOTAL $235,000 77 N Z T 2 � � y O z z :5 n a_ i n t p y N i a o N z a p n m z � m x H H m m o 2 II.0Ulu," l; 1 O = n i z N Z T 2 � � y O z z :5 n a_ i n t p y N i a o N z a p n m z � m x H H m m o 2 II.0Ulu," 4, 1 x $ i f. ` ? Y O' t i � '• 1. E. Implementation of Structural Solutions The steps for implementation of the interim structural solutions include: a) review, approval and endorsement of projects b) preliminary investigation of land rights ' c) revise costs and funding alternatives - d) prepare final engineering designs, construction documents and cost estimates land e) obtain and easement rights f) construct improvements Several public agencies, private citizens and corporations should review the plan for structural improvements to consider their respective responsibilities, costs and benefits. Within the Iowa City government, the revinw and approval of several departments and committees is required. These include: a) city council b) public works department c) legal and finance department d) Ralston Creek coordinating committee e) and recreation parks f) planning and zoning Other local citizens, corporations and government agencies may be asked for review and comments if the improvements are near or affect property under their ownership or responsibility. The Johnson County Engineer and Iowa Department of Transportation should review and comment on storm water facilities requiring modification of draina(le culverts or roadway embankments under their jurisdiction. ' A preliminary investigation of land ownership, drainage responsibilities and easement rights within the impact area of the improvements should be ' prepared with the review and comment activity. 78 Revised project cost estimates and funding alternatives should be prepared , after the review process and land rights have been investigated. Consideration should be given to joint funding of multiple purpose projects. Preparation of detailed engineering designs, plans, specifications, contract documents and permit applications follows. Further revision to 1 funding arrangements may be necessary as a result of more precise cost estimates , of the final designs. Construction, drainage and permanant easements should be negotiated next. ' Then, bids should be requested from construction contractors, the contracts awarded and construction of the improvements completed. ` Finally, and most importantly, the use and operation of the multiple pur- pose storm water storage facilities should be periodically observed for per- formance under heavy rainfall conditions. , The success of the storm water management concept is dependent upon cooperative and proper planning, design and construction of drainage improvements and ` periodic maintenance by conscientious people who believe in solving drainage problems. 1I I II 1 I 79 IV SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS T+ plan for reducing flood damage along Ralston Creek will involve combination a of structural and non-structural solutions. In developing such a plan, primary consideration has been given to the effectiveness of the various solutions, both now and in future years, and to the acceptability ' of the costs involved in implementing and carrying out such a plan. In addition, the proposed plan provides interim solutions, which can be implemented in the very nearfuture which cans serve as projects. Pilot ' Non-Structural Solutions: a) Adopt the proposed Storm water Management Ordinance. b) Make necessary revision to the subdivision and zoning ordinances. c) Adopt the proposed Flood plain (I'loodway) Ordinance as required by the National Flood Insurance Program. d) Develop design criteria for the ' construction facilities. of storm water control e) Conduct a public information-education program to acquaint the public with the flood insurance program, flood proofing and flood fighting measures which can be undertaken by individuals. Structural Solutions: ' a) Removetwo c.Ievated sanitary sewer lines from the main flow path of the creek_ b) Remove accumulated sediment and debris from three bridge sites. C) Remove or replace a failed retaining wall which currently the flow obstructs capacity of the stream. d) Modify and improve a presently operating storm water storage area in Happy Hollow Park. 80 i e) Construct three storm water storage areas north of Highway 41. f) Construct a storm water storage area on the North Branch at Scott Boulevard. g) Construct a storm water storage area on Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company property. h) Participate with the Soil Conservation Service and rural farm land owners in the development of watershed improvement projects. i) Assume a lead role in the planning for land use at the Scott Boulevard and Court Street intersection to include storm water Storage. j) Coordinate planning of future watershed improvements with the Soil Conservation Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 81 WORKSHOP NO. 4 APWA WORKSHOP SERIES :< OBJECTIVE .r. The objective of this workshop is to help all solid waste managers improve their management and, technical_ skills' By, ap- plying this. new knowledge they,can then.improve their opera- tions and make them more c)it,effective. Seethe outline bn the other side of this form for descriptions of the individual subjects to be covered. Participants of previous Workshops tell us the.in- formationd they receive at the Workshops Pays for the cost many times over: - FOR WHOM INTENDED The Refuse Collection and Disposal Workshop- is designed primarily for mid-level and upper-level managers of solid waste operations whether public, contract or private. Others associated ncie+ with such systems including, employees, of regulatory;ege consulting engineers, management consultants and manufacturers of equipment will also find it rewarding. 1. Public Works Planning and Engineering - 2. street and Traffic Control Systems 3. Public Buildings and Grounds 4., Refuse coilection and Disposal S. Streot Ciaening and Maintenance 6 : Sewage Collection and Treatment Systems 7. Building Codes and Inspection Services B. Water Supply and Distribution Systems 9. Motor Vehicle Equipment Management 10. Special Topics, e.g. — Public Commumc"on, Labor - 1 Relations; Urban Drainage, Utility Location - and Coordination, Basic Supervision'in Public Works MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT -THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT -1._ .. The APWA Workshop Series is a unique concept in public works . works management and administration training. Nine functional workshops ,on.major public works Operations plus one reserved for special topics provide comprehensive coverage and insights into the administrative problems faced by public works personnel today. The emphasis of each is on administration and manage- ment, although technical aspects Of a function are not ignored. Manpower is public works' most valuable resource. Programmed, planned, end continuing development of this resource is a wise In- vestment in today' and tommorrow, Knowledge of and how to put into practice new concepts and technologies, and. under- standing of current economic, social, legal, and human forces are paramount, for atfective..performance et all. supervisory levels. Each link in. the management chain leequally Important; each must be constantly strengthened' to meet the increasing burden placed upon it. Manpower development is the doorway to success. The APWA Education Foundation Workshop Series Is designed to open that door. The format and content of the workshops are structured to provide each public works agency with depth and breadth in the management of ,the, various public works functions. The goal of each public' works' agency'should' be to have its admmaive personnel attend every workshop conducted in its geographic area on a function which is performed by the agency. The workshops aie`not'intended-to be'just a `tiaiihing program. They are the core of APWA's`program'for the 7(rs. They will be the vehicle through` which' the results and findings -of the APWA Research Foundation's projects will be disseminated to cor..- munities'throughout the country; for practical`utili:ation.They will be the source of ideas and suggestions for,,odtpr research projects. The work of APWA Committees and Institutes will be utilized : in . instructional , materials. Continually. -updated, the workshops will keep. participants informed of, the, latest federal legislation and policies as weli'as other new developments. The content, philosophy,; and emphasis of the workshops are new, are unique, and meet today's extraordinarypublic works manage- ment needs in an extraordinary fashion. ..' ANNOUNCE Of ental units Fee — APWA Members ePublid allc Agency Membersmof APWA, enrolled as,Public $85.00. Non -Members 5100.00. This fee includes all instructional materialand expenses are the reOsther meals, lodging, and personal sibitity of the participant. CEU's — The APWA Education Foundation now awards Contin- uing education units (CEO's) to participants who suc- cessfully complete this workshop. One CEU is equal to ten contact -hours of Instruction. A permanent record of CEU's is maintained at APWA headquarters for each participant in this and other Education Foundation programs carrying CEU's. A transcript of this record may be obtained upon request by sending $1, 00'wlth:yaur name;;address„and social security number to APWA headquarters In Chicago. .istredon — Please use the attached registration form. All reyli- D tratfons must be received 72 hours rk- ^ . f.v� �uc- MENTS Refunds — A full refund will be granted if a refund request is received by telephone (312-947-2534);,00in writing at least 72 hours before die workshop. Later cancel- lations and no-shows will be -assessed a: S20 service charge. Cancellation — APWA reserves the right to cancel any workshop. Allregistrants will be notified of eny.cancellation at least 72 hours before the scheduledworkshop. Lodging — Lodging is available at each of the hotels ormotels. When making a room reservation, always mention you are attendingan APWA workshop In many, cows 'raduad rates will be'given ? lit! or. Refuse Collection and Disposal v . FirstDsY Second Da 8:00.9:00 AM -Registration 9:00-16:00 AM — Resource "Recovery Methods Discus. cion of ,the different types of resource recovery methods 9:00.9:20.AM — Welcome and Introduction Proposed and in use, and how they are working.- 9:20.10:00 AM — Factors Affecting Collection Costs — Dis. 10:00.10:15 AM —Coffee Break cussion of all the elements affecting costs -and how they interact — based on APWA's authoritative new text, 10:15-10:45 AM — Management Productivity and'Com. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PRACTICE. muniwation — How solid waste managers can increase their own productivity and improve communication in their or - 10:00.10:15 PM — Coffee Break ganizations — based on APWA's MANAGEMENT ESS EN- `TIALS FOR .'PUBLIC: WORKS ADMINISTRATORS. - 10:15 11 nfl AM — now to Make Better Decisions — Tips on improving the important process of decision-making — based on APWA's new book MANAGEMENT ESSEN- TIALS "FOR `PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATORS. 11:00-12:00 Noon — How to Reduce Collection Costs — Productivity programs, crew size, Heuristic routing, Colmis system, and other methods of increasing collection efficiency. 12:15 PM — Luncheon The States' Rale in Solid Waste Management. Discussion of state regulations and state solid waste management activities. 2:00.2:45 PM — Safety and Accident Reports The new Injury Reporting and Information System developed by EPA's Office of Solid Waste Management Programs as a step toward reducing accidents on the route. 2:45.3:00 PM — Break 3:00.3:45 PM — Municipal, Contract, and Private Colley tion — Description of the advantages and disadvantages of the three types of collection and how each works. 3:45-0:30 PM — What to Do in Case of a Strike — Develop- ing plans, informing the public, handling the daily solid waste accumulations, and dealing with strikers. 4:30.5:00 PM — Question and Answer Review William. F. Famem, Director of Public Works, Ingle- wood, Calif. Maurice M. Feldman, Director of.Environmental Pro. grams, Leonard S. Wegman Co., Inc., and Sanitation Commissioner (retired), New York, N.Y. Richard A. Gatti, Public Works Group Manager, Evanston, 111. Mel Gray, Director of Environment, Department of Health and Environment, Topeka, Kansas. B. Jack McDaniel, Director, Solid Waste Management, City of Houston, Texas REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL V ❑ Los Angeles, CA —March 9.10,1976 ❑ Houston,TX—March 11,12,9976 Nam ,"Chicago. IL — April 77-28.1976 ❑ Topeka, KS — April 29-30.1976 Title 10:45-11:30 AM.—. Sewage Sludge in Landfills - Pi encountered in disposing of, sewage .sludge in land) suggestions for overcoming them. . 11:30.12:00 Noon — Shredding and Baling — Advantages and disadvantages, reasons for use, and cost figures for both systems. - - 12:00 Noon — Lunch (Dutch Treat) 1:30.2:15 PM — Hazardous Wastes, = Discussiowof'what . constftutes a hazard, how'to handle such wastes'safely, and how and where to dispose'of them..' - =" 2:15.3:00 PM - Economia of.Transfer.Statlons - How t' ` compute all transfer costs and compare them with direct haul - based on APWA's new book SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PRACTICE. 3:00.3:15 PM — Break 3:15.3:45 PM Methane Gas Generation — How to mini- mlze the danger of explosions resulting from gas genera- tion in landfills. 3:45.4:15 PM — Workshop Summary — Final wrap-up. Dis- cussion of solid waste problems and solutions. 4:15 PM,— Awarding of Certificates, Faculty - - - -. Chris Rhyne, -Staff Engineer, Office of Solid Waste .Management Programs, 'EPA, Washington ;+ D C' Sidney. Warier, Environmental Protection Speciailst Office of Solid Waste Management Programs, EPA', Washington; D.C. Robert Zralsk, Director of.Technical.Servicesand Engineering, Waste Management, Inc., Chicago, 111. Rodney R. Fleming, P.E., Associate Executive Direc- tor, American Public Works Association,'' Chicago, .. ,. -.. WORKSHOP NO.4 REGISTRATION FORM Soc. Sec. No. FEE: APWA MEMBERS (and Agency/Company Phone( ") - employees of Public _ Agency, Utility and Mailing Address -- ' - Sustaining Members) $85.00 City, State/Province, Zip Code - Non -Members $100.00 - - Check enclosed In the amount of $_1or persons) (Registrations must be receivedwithfull payment (Make checks payable to APWA Education Foundation) 72 hours'prior to the workshop. Full refunds will be granted up to 72 hours prior to the workshop.) Purchase order enclosed in the amount of $ for_penon(s) -.� AX .haw, MAIL TO: APWA EDUCATION FOUNDATION TAX DEDUCTION FOREDUCATION EXPENSES—T 6 .,I Try regulation u1:1313 East 60th Street, permits Income tax deduction for duce tion expanses (reginra- �'�Itz+77i�-.ti �,t r - - •I - .,rls ana ire lMt undertaken to melnHln or im- -:,+�„ '` 1J : Vii„ � •, 'I :SA✓Jit ti h•Chiengo,111inois.60637 TO: Aty of Iowa City 0 MEMORANDUM DATE: March 5, 1976 Dennis Showalter, Director of Parks 6 Recreation FROM: Bob Howell, Park Superintendent RE: February Monthly Report Projects completed in February include: I. Minor pruning of street, park, and nature trail trees. 2. Placing of wood chips on Nature Trail path at Hickory Hill. 3. Repaired seven (7) picnic tables and rebuilt eight (8) picnic tables for the handicapped ($137.55 -material cost). 4. Poured concrete slab floor in old barn at City Landfill. 5. Hauled old benches from City yard shed. to Meaquakie Park storage 6. Built small trash cart for downtown clean-up. 7. Completed clean-up of trees at City Landfill. 8. Finished construction of trailer for Cemetery -Forestry Division. 9. Started work on restroom renovation for the handicapped at the Recreation Center. 10. Routine maintenance work for the month included: regular trash Pickup, maintenance of mobile equipment, 34 hours of downtown sidewalk clean-up, 14 hours of Urban Renewal clean-up, snow removal and sanding, blading of gravel parking lots, regular zoo maintenance, painting of play equipment, ice rink maintenance, and repairs to equipment (reconditioned all trim mowers). The following work was completed by the Carpentry Department of the Park Division: 1. Fire Department. a. Renovated kitchen cabinets. b. Hung closet doors. C. Installed shelving. d. Installed new cupboard doors. 2. Recreation Center. a. Hung bulletin boards. b. Hung dressing room name plates. c. Built first aid backboards. d. Built bulletin boards for swimming pool. C. Patched handball court. f. Grout shower room the Joints. g. Built backboard for wall clock. h. Painted two (2) walls in Lobby. i. Built two (2) first aid carts. J. Finished portable bulletin boards. /ef TO: FROM: RE: CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM Neal Berlin Richard J. Plastino Monthly Report for February, 1976 ENGINEERING DIVISION DATE: March 16, 1976 There has been no change in the Scott Blvd. sanitary sewer since January's report. The Washington Street Amenities program bids will be opened March 18, 1976. An addendum to the specifications concerning electric plugs on the street light poles has been mailed out. The City Council has authorized a contract with Wehner, Nowysz and Pattschull for design aid on the College/Dubuque Mall. Upon receipt of the signed agreement from the Mayor, Engineering will have it signed by the architect. The architect has already met with the Design Review Committee to determine their preliminary comments on the College/Dubuque Mall design done by Welton -Beckett. The Facilities Plan for the City sewage treatment plant is progressing well. It is felt that one more large rain storm is needed to complete work on the Inflow/Infiltration Study. A second meeting will be held on March 24th with the Citizens Advisory Committee. A citizens committee is required by Federal Law to aid the City in its Facilities Plan for the sewage treatment plant. Muscatine Avenue has been delayed once again. The State and Federal Highway Agencies have rejected the City's request for 37 foot wide roadway, in the easterly portion of Muscatine Avenue. The maximum width they will allow is approximately 31 feet. The Iowa Highway Commission wants to provide the City with traffic volume figures for use in designing the intersection at First and Muscatine. The intersection design should be adequate to handle the traffic volumes forecasted by the Iowa Highway Commission. Muscatine Avenue definitely will not be done this coming summer. Bids have been taken by the Iowa Highway Commission on the Park Road Bridge Deck and on March 23, 1976 the City Council page 2. • • MEMO: February Monthly Report will approve the award of this contract to Fox Construction of Muscatine, Iowa. The City has hired MMS Consultants to do the design work on the West Park Lift Station for a lump sum amount of $3,000. There has been no change in the City Park stablization project since the January report. The preliminary report on Ralston Creek has been submitted by Powers -Willis and is being distributed to all interested groups, such as Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning, HCDA Steering Committee and the City Council. A meeting of the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee and representatives from the subdividers, the Board of Realtors and the Chamber of Commerce will be held March 17, 1976 to discuss the storm water management ordinance, which is enclosed in the preliminary report. EQUIPMENT DIVISION 335 work orders were completed during the month. The supervisor has completed the transit coach automatic transmission preventive maintenance training program and preventive maintenance on the transmission has been done to 10 coach units. The alternators and condenser motors for 11 of the buses have been rebuilt and one spare air conditioning compressor has been rebuilt. A major overhaul on the compactor at the landfill is 60% completed and all parts are now on hand. A school for brake rebuilding has been started. The master tune up scope has been updated to handle solid state ignitions and a training session has been arranged. Major service work on the Galion motor grader has been completed. TRAFFIC DIVISION The Traffic Operations Division was called out on 32 defective traffic signals and 16 street light outages. 34 street name signs were replaced and two (2) new street signs were installed. 82 other traffic signs were replaced and one (1) new stop sign was installed. Pedestrian signals and the controller at Iowa and Clinton were replaced. The beacon at the airport was re-lamped. All salvagable 8" traffic signals and poles at the back of the Service Building were salvaged. The intersection at Lower Muscatine and First Avenue was re-lamped. The stop sign re- placement program is 991 complete. The Traffic Engineer reports that the data collection for the 1975 accident experience was completed. Link capacities for ATS were reviewed. Preparation of a new traffic ordinance was page 3. 0 • MEMO: February Monthly Report was started (meetings with the City Attorneys are scheduled for April). There was no progress on the school crossing manual. There was also no progress on FAUS funding of the East/West one-way couplet. An inventory of City -owned street light systems is 90% completed, in preparation for change in maintenance practices. No report available. CODE ENFORCEMENT STREET DIVISION The street sweeping program is starting to expand as more favorable weather occurs. 235 curb miles were swept and 200 tons of material was picked up. A 15 -day cycle has been instituted for street sweeping. This means that approximately once every 15 work -days, every area of town should be swept. The Central Business District gets swept 3 times a week. 42 tons of salt and 32 tons of sand were used for snow and ice control. The City paid for approximately 8 tons of rock for dirt roads and property owners paid for approximately 13 tons of rock. The division replaced 3 storm water intakes and 1 flume, tore down the Lafayette Street Bridge over Ralston Creek, installed permanent barricades on Lafayette at the Creek, washed and cleaned salt spreaders and trucks, remodelled one of the storage Quonset huts for the Traffic Engineering Division, ripped up the Clinton Street parking lot at the corner of Burlington and Clinton in preparation for construction of the Iowa State Bank and Trust Drive-in Bank. The City salvaged approximately 1,000 tons of rock from the lot. WATER DIVISION It was an unusually good month in that there were no water main breaks. 11 new water meters were installed and 120 water meters were repaired. 293 outside readers were installed. The chlorine storage room at the water treatment plant was painted. REFUSE DIVISION Refuse crews picked up approximately 591 tons of solid waste during February. The refuse division was put on a modified task incentive system with a quitting time of one-half hour page 4. • MEMO: Monthly Report • earlier than normal if all refuse routes are completed and all work assigned by the supervisor is completed. POLLUTION CONTROL The crews cleaned approximately 9,600 feet of sanitary sewer. 137 man hours were spent doing normal maintenance on the lift stations. All yard lights at the sewage treatment plant were replaced. A weather cover for the humus sludge telescoping valves to keep grease from coagulating in cold weather was installed. C.L. Carroll Co., the City's contractor on the digester, replaced a hose support on the No. 1 digester that cracked, due to water freezing in it. The Equipment Division ran new fuel lines to the diesel engine for the stationary generator at the Hawkeye Lift Station. A meeting was held with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Environmental Quality and representatives of University Heights. The meeting was held in Des Moines to discuss University Heights' application for a Facilities Sewer Grant. The Environmental Protection Agency denied University Heights' application; however, approval of Iowa City's application is contingent upon University Heights agreeing to participate in our study. 20 ground water level indicators were installed in manholes as part of the Facilities Plan Infiltration/Inflow Study. IM Iowa city transit MONTHLY REPORT For: February 76 Date: 3-13-76 Present Previous 7. Year to Previous % Month Year Chane Date Year Change passengers: 136,074 145141 -6.2% 282,561 289,991 -2.6% Vehicle Miles: 42,621 40,093 6.3% 87,427 84,778 3.1 Passengers per Mile: 3.2 3.6 -- 3.3 3.4 -- PROJECTS: FEBRUARY 1. Ridership for February suffered due to beautiful weather during the month 2. Representatives from UMTA continued to predict grant approval "in about two weeks". 3.- Planned an educational program for elementary school children with the League of Women Voters. MARCH 1. Grant approval should be approved from UMTA. 2. A complete route map and individual schedules will go to printers. 3. Preparations for an elderly pass program, increased Saturday service and alterations of the Wardway route will be finalized. 111h Iowa city transit *'-Et v ®4 00wa cat* RASVi (D)RA�mu �m DATE: March 15, 1976 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Harvey D. Miller, Police Chief4k RE: Monthly Report - February, 1976 Discussions in regard to the joint law enforcement facilities continued through the month. Specific questions relating to financing of the project and future operations of the facility were advanced by the City Administration to the architectural firm and our governmental counterparts in Johnson County. Design of the locker room facility for the women Police Officers was submitted to the Purchasing Agent for obtaining informal estimates on construction. No response from the Purchasing Agent at this time. Fairly extensive remodeling of the main floor of the Police Department was planned and cost estimates prepared by carpenters from Parks and Recreation. Completion of the project is anticipated for March, 1976. Animal Shelter activities dropped somewhat from the same period last year. The level of enforcement offered by the employees of this Division may have induced greater voluntary compliance with Animal Control Ordinances by pet owners. The achievement of the goals articulated in the '77 F.Y. budget are proceeding on or ahead of schedule. Mobile equipment specifications for the purchase of new vehicles have been prepared and submitted to Purchasing; a schedule of charges for some services performed by the Police Department has been prepared and will soon be put into effect. Major issues that need to be be addressed promptly include: 1. The locker room; 2. The timely bidding and letting of the contract for the purchase of new vehicles; 3. Completion of main floor remodeling; 4. Setting of firm dates for entry and promotional testing; 5. Early action on replacing the Animal Shelter. February, 1976 Monthly Report- Police Department -2- Total complaint reports handled by the Police Depart- ment total 1,693. Following is a partial break -down of the complaints: 1 Unfounded rape 1 Suicide 17 O.M.V.U.I. 18 B & E Residences 8 B E E Businesses 69 Cases of reported vandalism 8 Stolen cars reported (6 recovered) Other items include: A memo was issued requiring all complaint reports typed so that they could be read easily. Effective February 9, 1976 there was a change in the desk personnel hours: Linda Crock was changed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday and from 4:00 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Cathy Ockenfels works Monday from 4:00 p:m. to midnight and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Effective on February 18, 1976, the Police Department began broadcasting on Channel 14 of the CB radio,(at 5:30 p.m.) Johnson County REACT, the stolen cars that have -been reported. On Tuesdays the entire list of stolen cars is given out; all other days just the additions or corrections. It became official on February. 20, 1976 that Donald W. Hogan of the Police Records Room will be the new Chief at Muscatine, Iowa. His last day at the City was on Friday, March 12, 1976. On February 24, 1976 Mary Coburn,Linda Barnhart and Richard Murphy attended a conference in Cedar Rapids at the Peoples Bank on the Confidentiality of records. TRACIS, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation were there to discuss computerized records and the Senate File on Confident- iality. It was sponsored by LEAA. ® 0 February, 1976 Monthly Report - Police Department -3- On February 6, 7, E 8, 1976 the Iowa City Police Ex- plorer Post # 222 attended the 1976 Explorer Winter Olympics in Duluth, Minnesota. There were two male Explorers and six female Explorers attending. The cost was $67.00 which included lodging, meals, rentals and entrance fees. Transportation was extra and the Explorers paid for this trip. The eight Explorers drove to Des Moines and then rode on the two chartered buses of the Des Moines Explorer Post # 21. Lee Ann Miller (and husband, Richard) and Linda Crock were the Advisors attending this event. Since most of the Explorers were inexperienced skiers, we didn't come home with any medals this year, but everyone enjoyed the trip. Herman, the Departmental goldfish,died of a seizure early in the month. The funeral was held giving our silent friend proper honors. The City Budget should be considerably reduced now that fish food will no longer have to be purchased. This Monte, I h i S Month This Year Last Year (l.nat Yr-nr) Dor. Complaints Z(17 LE) UnrC Col Compinlntn 67 1 Total Complaints Impounding Record Voluntary (Dogs) Pick up (Dogs) Owner (Cats) Stray Cats cg (J i Disposals Dogs Adopted Dogs Reclaimed Cats Adopted Cats Reclaimed SUI O P.T.S. Dogs P.T.S. Cats Revenue (in dollars) Adoptions SU7 Impounding q ✓ &0 or' orJ Y 0 15,y ov Tickets Issued (dogs) 969 Other Animals Picked Up Raccoon Opposum Bats Birds, Fowl Wild, other Skunk Livestock Other rj O Dog Bites � Cat Bites i Rabies Confirmed Dead Animals Picked U 7 i:0a... LC)--'3Z,1;JIS.4: •„---• r., 0•;YJ;L — 1)0-- DISP03_aL I:I1,;L BITES: DO] / CAT /- or3� C% CATS: ifILD, ST?.4Y.I.TUISAi.C3 b"DI� 3S --CAT DISPOSIAL 'WILD A1rD T:LiP �SOE OPS' DZILD AI7I2•:;L PICS DP _ DU1 P 3IF✓S �a CIVIC CELTER CIT!LTIO\S S UPPL I S C/ -,Ri •AIDS Smwll AnT..,d� w SrC S—,en CQ _ m�.eL P. i ..35' � 5 a is /.5 i DATE: March 1, 1976 TO: Chief of Police FROM: Detective Bureau - Cassie Williamson RE: Monthly Report Below is a list of new Detective Bureau during cases opened by the Iowa City the The bureau is, however, month of February, 1976. continuing work on a missing person case opened in September of 1975 as well as other cases opened in previous months. Breaking and Enterings 10 Cleared 3 Fraud 1 Failure to Return 1 leased vehicle Cleared 1 No Good checks 11 Cleared 7 Missing Person 2 Cleared 2 Thefts 1 CB thefts 19 Arrest on Warrant 1 Cleared 1 Investigation for Sheriff 1 Cleared 1 Gun Shot Wound 1 Cleared 1 Juvenile Cases 11 Cleared 11 Harassing Calls 1 Cleared 1 Breaking and Entering Ewers Cleared 1 Vandalism 1 Cleared 1 r Car Thefts 1 Cleared g Suicide 1 Cleared 1 Bomb Threat 1 Forged Prescriptions 2 Mutilated Federal 1 Currency Rape 1 Drug Arrest 1 FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FEBRUARY, 1976 GOALS - FY 1976: I. COh1PUTERIZATION em EQUI1�fENf MAINTENANCE INFORMATION SYSTEM - This computerized information system will prove a complete and current data for vehicle mainte- nance and replacement decision making. Completion date: 5/76. II. IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW CASH HANDLING SYSTEMS - to provide closer controls over assets, e.g. centralization of City receipts into new cash register. III. PROJECT TO DATE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM - to provide accessible information - including costs per project, revisions, sources of funding, comparisons of actual to budgeted costs on capital projects which carryover from budget year to budget year. Completion date: 12/75 IV. CONVERSION TO ENCUbIBRANCE SYSTEM - to comply with Home Rule Act of 1972. Eliminates the carryover Of items not expensed during the budget year. Records expenditures at time of order, not delivery. V. CCMPLEI'ION OF TOTAL CITY RISK MANAGEMENT EVAWATION - an evaluation of present City-wide insurance coverage and posse le alternatives. Completion date: 10/76. *GOALS - FY 1977 I. CONVERSION OF UTILITY BILLING SYSTEM - to convert the utility billing system to actual reading billings anNat rate sewer charges by August 1, 1976. CURRENT AND PROJECTED ACTIVITY - FY 1976 GOALS: I. Year-to-date reports on fuel costs have been completed and included in the February accounting reports. March activity: Activity on work order programming to begin. Completion of t i�� s segment to coincide with the preparation of the March accounting reports by April 10, 1976. II. With the transferral of petty cash to the cash register in 4/76, this goal will be completed. III. Goal completed IV. Activity on this goal has been deferred to January 1, 1977 due to departmental workload. V. Necessary modifications of the proposal submitted by the Risk Planning Group have been negotiated and the legal staff is reviewing the agreement prior to the City Manager's execution of the agreement. Preparatory work has begun and field contacts are scheduled for the week of April 12, 1976. Pro'ected March Activity: Loss experience data and related risk management in ormation to a assembled for preliminary review by consultants. Future Activity: 4/76 - on site review and fact finding discussion with statt by 5/76-6/76 - Review of preliminary findings and receipt of final report and preparation of recommendations to the City Manager and City Council. *Beginning with this report, activity on goals scheduled for FY 1977 completion will be summarized. 0 -2- • CURRIM- ' AND PROJECI'I:l) ACI'IVTTY - FY 1977 GOALS: Staff meetings were hold during the month of February to explore existing methods and procedural changes in preparation for program changes on August 1. Proposed Activit - preparation of customer survey letter planned to coincide with April 1 nlling cycle to seek random sampling of customers' views on the current three month actual/estimate billing cycle. DF.PARTTEN'L'AL SUB -GOALS: I. Vehicle Utilization Policy - the final drafting of this policy is currently being performed by the personnel in the City Manager's office. 2. Traffic Division - members of the Finance, Legal, and Parking Divisions met this month to discuss the problans associated with the current traffic enforcement operations and Magistrate's Court. The Department of Finance is preparing a specific listing of problem areas for presentation by the Legal Staff to the Clerk of Court and Magistrate. 3. Parking Fund Activities - personnel within this division completed the removal of parking meters from the Clinton/Burli.ngton Street Lot in preparation of transfer of the land to Old Capitol Associates. With the closing of this area, the City has lost 161 CBD parking spaces. 4. FY 1976 Budget - a detailed listing of recommended amendments to the adopted FY 1976 Budget was provided to the Council on February 18, 1976. The extensive detailed information consisted of items prior approved by the City Council and included in the estimate FY 1976 portions of the FY 1977 Budget. 5. Insurance - the City's base liability carrier has cancelled the coverage in effect to the City as of February 29. Placement of all liability items except for the base personal injury liability has been completed, and the City is now technically insured regarding personal liabilities. DIRECPOR'S COMFEWS: The month of February remained a month for concentration on the FY 1977 Budget and FY 1976 Budget Amendments. The three administrative staff members involved in the budget cycle expended 122 hours of uncompensated overtime in preparation of the budget and its amendments during this month. This figure does not include those members of the Finance Department who are below the division head level and receive direct compensation for overtime accumulated. With the current workload changing emphasis from the budget to urban renewal and past deferred projects, we are continuing to apply a priority system to the departmental projects. Projects of a high priority are being performed while lower and routine items will continue to be deferred. Patrick J. Strabala Director Department of Finance FINANCE DEPAR`IN hN'T FY 76 GOALS JANUARY, 1976 ACFIVITY REPORT COALS: 1. C0MPf1TER1zxrio.N OF EQJIPbfENT i`14INTEwy4cE I�IF'O m—,yrION SYSTLII - This compu- terized information system will provide complete and current data for vehicle maintenance and replacement decision making. Completion date: 5/76 II. IMPLE EIWATION OF NE14 CASH 11AINDIANG SYSTEMS - to provide closer controls over assets, e.g. centralization of City receipts into new cash register. III. PROJECT TO DATE ACCOIINrING SYSTE I - to provide accessible information - inclu ing costs per projects, revisions, sources of funding, comparisons of actual to budgeted costs on capital projects which carryover from budget year to budget year. IV. CO?IVERSION TO E1N!CfnfI3RA5CL' SYSTLNI to comply with Home Rule Act of 1972. Eliminates the carryover of items not expensed during the budget year. Records expenditures at time of order, not delivery. V. COMPLETION OF 'rO"rAL CTIY RISK MNAGENIENT EVALUATION - an evaluation of: present City-wide insurance coverage and possible alternatives. Completion date: 10/76 JA` MAY ACTIVITY: I. Year-to-date reports on fuel. costs are now being prepared and distribution, originally scheduled for January 31, 1976, is now scheduled for February, 1976. 11. Code Enforcement receipts are now being processed through the cash register. II1. This Goal accomplished 12/75. Reports now available for management decision-making. IV. No measurcable activity this month due to heavy departmental workload during this part of the budget cycle. V. A proposal and cost estimate was requested and received from Risk Planning Group outlining the proposed areas of study and quoting an estimated cost of $8,500 plus expenses. The proposal .is now under consideration. U_I:_P,_1RTME\FAL SUB -COAL ACrIVI1Y: Vehicle Utilization Policy - The Finance Department's December 5, 1975 recommendations to the City t.lanager were discussed at the February 4, 1976 staff meeting. The Department (leads were instructed to submit lists of the vehicles assigned to their respective departments that indicate the primary uses of the vehicles and if the vehicles are used for transportation to a private residence. The Department Heads were to be prepared to further discuss the matter at the February 11, 1976 staff meeting. FLtikNCE DEPJWD1FNT JP,:�1JARY ACTIVITY REPORT PAGE 2 PROJECTED ACTIVITY: EQUIPMENT %LAINMMLXNCE - February: Activity on work order should begin 2/23. PL1rch: Projected date for completion of system - due to departmental workload, there is some doubt as to whether this completion date is still possible. II. CASH HANDLING - March: Petty cash transferral, originally scheduled for February, now set for this month. IIT. Project completed. IV. No specific activity planned at this time. V. RISK NLAN.AGDIENT STUDY - February: final study before acceptance of Risk Planning Group, Inc. proposal should be complete. DIRECTOR'S CONNENTS: the FY 1977 Budget and C.I.P. dominated the activity of the department during January. Three full days, January 13, 14, and 15, were devoted to the City Manager -Department head discussions with additional meetings being scheduled through the latter part of the month. The administrative staff of the department expended 174.5 hours of overtime in preparation of the budget during January. Because of current workload of the FY 1977 Budget, Urban Renewal close-out preparation, FY 1976 Budget Amendments and other daily activities, it is apparent that the con- version to a computerized equipment maintenance system is 30 days behind schedule. the fuel usage portion of the reports is near completion and the first edits of the equipment master files information has been received. There has,been limited staff time available to assist in system design and coordination with our computer service. The completion date for this project is being moved from March to May 1, 1976. On January 16, I attended a meeting in lies Moines of the State's City Finance Committee concerning the proposed property tax freeze and discussion of future accounting changes for municipalities. It is my recommendation that the City and this department actively participate in the future monthly meetings. • .ice ��� l�"•.L4L Pat Strabala Director Department of Finance johnson C©Unfy regional planning commission r 92/2 sauih dubuque street [larch 5, 1976 Owo CO. iowo 52240 (319) 351-8556 STATUS REPORT A. State Sources 0 rubel Turner. acirpersw MASS TRANSIT OPERATING SUBSIDIES To date there is no direct provision for financial assis- tance from the State of Iowa to local mass transit systems. There are currently four bills pending in the Iowa Legislature, each of which could have some effect on State subsidization of public transit. Senate Bill 413 would establish a municipal transportation assistance fund. Monies would be distributed annually to each city transit system in proportion to the percent of the city's' Population wh;ch is served by the transit system. An annual appropriation of $1.5 million is under consideration to'be al-' located for operating assistance, demonstration projects, and technical assistance. If passed, this bill could, at maximum, provide Iowa City with from $72,000 to $104,00.0 in annual oper= ating subsidies; similarly Coralville couldreceivean,es.timated maximum of $9,400 to $13,500 annually. The bill is currently in the Senate Committee on Cities. Senate Bill 132 (HF663) would establish a state transporta- tion fund to develop and assist the State's road, air, railroad, river, and mass transit systems. It provides that 10 percent of two thirds of the state sales tax revenue from the 'last quarter of each fiscal year be deposited in this fund annually. This would amount -co an annual appropriation of approximately $4.5 million. Monies appropriated to localities under this,fund could be used to offset the costs of both transit operations and mainte- nance. This bill has been referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. (Over) C -3- B. Federal Sources C An amendment to the 1974 National Mass Transportation Assis- tance Act, Senate Bill 662, has passed the Senate and is currently before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation of the House Public Works Committee. If the legislation passes, it would allow one half of the $500 million previously earmarked only for capital assistance in non -urbanized areas over a six year period to be used as: (a) operating assistance (up to 500 of operating defi- cits) for public transit in urban areas of under 50,000 population, and (b) assistance in providing elderly and handicapped oriented transportation systems. Both Iowa City and Coralville would qual- ify for the transit operating assistance provided for under the amendment. The local transit systems presently qualify for federal capi- tal assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964. Such grants will cover 80 percent of the cost of capital equip- ment needed in the operation and maintenance of a transit system; thus, it requires the local system to pay 20 percent of the capi- tal costs. I 1 z n Ci C_ johnson county regional planning COMMission 22/2 sash du7uque street, owo city. Iowa 52240 (319)351-8556 March 5, 1976 STATUS REPORT: N(ASS TRANSIT OPERATING SUBSIDIES A. State Sources To date there is no direct provision for financial assis-'' tante from the State of Iowa to local mass transit systems'. There are currently four bills pending in the Iowa Legislature; each of which could have some effect on State subsidization of public transit. Senate Bill 413 would establish a municipal transportation assistance fund. Monies would be distributed annually to each ' city transit system in proportion to the percent of the'ci-ty's` population wh;ch is served by the transit system. An'annual appropriation of $1.5 million is under consideration to be'al located for operating assistance, demonstration projects, and technical assistance. If passed, this bill could, at.maximum, provide Iowa City with from $72,000 to $104,000 in annual oper=: ating subsidies; similarly Coralville could receive an estimated maximum of $9,400 to $13,500 annually. The bill:is currently in the Senate Committee on Cities. Senate Bill 182 (HF663) would establish a state transporta tion fund to develop and assist the State's road, air, railroad', river, and mass transit systems. It provides that 10 percent of two thirds of the state sales tax revenue from ,the lastcquarter Of each fiscal year be deposited in this fund .annually.'. This would amount co an annual appropriation of approximately,$4:.5> million. Monies appropriated to localities under this fund could be used to offset the costs of both transit operations and mainte- nance. This bill has been referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. (Over) -2- House Joint Resolution 13 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would repeal the requirement that motor vehicle fees, licenses, and excise taxes on motor vehicle fuel be used' exclusively for highway purposes. This would allow approximately $97 million in state road use taxes to be spent on all transpor- tation systems including local mass transit. This resolution has been referred to a transportation subcommittee.- In order'to be- come law, a constitutional amendment must pass two consecutive General Assemblies in the same form and then be approved by the voters of the state. Senate Bill 168 would appropriate $39.2 million from the state's general fund to the road use tax fund. The road use fund last year totaled $263 million with most receipts coming from gas- oline taxes and license fees. If the previously discussed,con- stitutional amendment (HJR13) also _passed .and opened:the-.fund:to non -road purposes,. this appropriation could potentially, be„used to subsidize local mass transit systems. This bill is currently in the Senate Appropriations Committee. It should be noted that there may be an opportunity in the future to merge these various proposals (S182, S168, and HJR13)'. to create a transportation fund which receives monies from various sources (gas taxes, sales taxes, general fund) for use by all transportation modes. In such a case, the projected allocations to transit, say $1 million to $2 million per year, would represent a very small part of the total fund, but would significantly assist local transit operations. It should also be noted that the amounts of money discussed in S413.and S182 ($1.5 million and $4.5 million, respectively) are relatively insignificant compared to the Road Use Fund($163 million). • 0 -3- B. Federal Sources An amendment to the 1974 National Mass Transportation Assis- tance Act, Senate Bill 662, has passed the Senate and is currently before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation of tha House Public Works Committee. If the legislation passes, it would allow one half of the $500 million previously earmarked only for capital assistance in non -urbanized areas over a six year period to be used as: (a) operating assistance (up to SO% of operating defi- cits) for public transit in urban areas of under 50,000 population, and (b) assistance in providing elderly and handicapped oriented transportation systems. Both Iowa City and Coralville would qual- ify for the transit operating assistance provided for under the amendment. The local transit systems presently qualify for federal capi- tal assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964. Such grants will rover 80 percent of the cost of capital equip- ment needed in the operation and maintenance of a transit system; thus, it requires the local system to pay 20 percent of the capi- tal costs. TABLE 13 ':. TRANSIT SYSTQ4 OPERATIQVS FY 1975 E Iaity 1974 Average Rider- Local Sub - Total Local Miles Riders ship per sidy per hours of Days of Ak Area Population Ridership Fare Revenue fnct c,hc;a.. n - , , __ _I,_ Iowa City 47,744 1,408,899 15t 212,105 468,110° • 256,005 - 475,000b - -- ---- 2.97 ""r--•- 29.S ,w.,•�•.+ 5.36 VJR i.txuzl 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 P.M. (12 firs/day) uperailon 312 (6 days/wk) Coralville 6,605 191,871 2Stc 60,500 145,225 84,725 223,900 .86 29.0 12.83 6:00 a.m. to 311 12:00 p.m. (18 hrs/day) (6 days/wk) Subtotal 55,530 1,600,720 - 276,60S 613,335 340,730 698,900 2.29 28.8 6.14 - - University Cambus -e 2,416,960 Ot 0 343,800 343,8008 Z9A,500 8.0 - - 6:00 a.m. to 218 12:00 P.M. (181:1 lirs/day) (S days/wk) Metro Total 55,530 4,017,689 - 276,605 957,135 684,530 997,400 4.03 72.4 12.33 aes capital depreciation. b to <eA 35f fare went into effect in March of 1975 `dIncludes town of University heights with 1181 persons. e`Me University of Iowa's enrollment for the 74-75 school year was about 21,000 students. fCanbus does not operate when school is not in session. gIncludes work study monies ($146,899). r 3/12/76 CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 9 MEMORANDUM To: Neal Berlin, A4: Newspaper Recycling Progra City Manager The following is a summary of the financial results of the newsprint recycling program for February, 1976. NEWSPRINT RECYCLING PROGRAM February, 1976 Surplus/Deficit ( ) Beginning RECEIPTS $(8,874.46) 39.14 tons X 40% of $35.00 per ton - $14.00 $ 548.02 EXPENDITURES Eabor — $439.44 Equipment 655.98 $ 655.98 Surplus/Deficit ( ) Project to Date cc: Dick Plastino .Julie Zelenka $(8,982.42) Pat Strabala Director Department of Finance 0 HAYEK, HAYEK & HAYEK wi�� J. HAYtR ATTORNEYS AT LAW JOHN W. HAYEK 110 RANT WASHINGTON STREET C. [TCR HAYEK IOWA CITY. IOWA 32240 March 4, 1976 0 l5 rr MAR 5 1976 AREA COO[ 119 337-9606 FR Ms. Kossia W. Tomasini ABBIE STOLFLI 729 North Linn Street C TY CLERK Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Employment by Old Capitol Associates of John Klaus Dear Ms. Tomasini: On January 15, 1976, you addressed a letter to the City Council expressing concern about the employment of Mr. John B. Klaus, the City's former Urban Renewal Director, by Old Capitol Associates. The Council referred that letter to me for reply. I have asked Mr. Kushnir of my office to research the law with respect to potential conflicts of interest in this type of a situation. A memorandum from Mr. Kushnir dated February 27th is attached to this letter. As you can see Mr. Kushnir feels that there is no legal conflict of interest involved with respect to Mr. Klaus's employment. You ask in your letter whether there has been any "collusion" with respect to Mr. Klaus's employment, Jack Klaus is a friend of mine and so I therefore cannot claim to be totally unbiased about him. However, I am not aware of any evidence which would indicate any such collusion exists. Indeed, he was employed by the State of Illinois for almost a year after he left the City of Iowa City. I am aware of no understanding or agreement between Mr. Klaus and Old Capitol Associates prior to the time that he was hired by them in January of this year. The question of whether or not there should be a law preventing employment of former City officials by contractors and others dealing with the City is a matter of policy which the City Council would need to determine. Very truly yours, Join W. Hayek JWH:vb cc: Neal Berlin testy Council John B. Klaus February 24, 1976 REC OVET) 1976 J 5Virie'I'l, i� i/ �iiiriiJJir��i/ii/r. STATE CAPITOL DES MOINES. IOWA 50319 The Honorable Mary C. Neuhauser Mayor of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Neuhauser: III I, Nfl. 090 I appreciate your letter of February 4, 1976, in which you and the City Council of the City of Iowa City supported the position,of the Iowa Department of Transportation concerning the need;,to have a balanced transportation program in the State of Iowa. A balanced transportation program for the State of Iowa was a premise for formulating the Department of Transportation. As you are aware, we requested $3 million in public transit assistance of the Interim Legislative Sub -committee, and that Sub- committee recommended $1.5 million. During the periods of these meetings (August through December, 1975) cities such as Council Bluffs testified before the Sub -committee as to the need for transit assistance. Unfortunately, many cities did not make the effort to appear before these Sub -committee meetings to support the D.O:T.'s request. In your letter, you stated that it is important for the D.O.T. to initiate and financially support public transit services. The D.O.T., in general, and the Public Transit Division, in particular, has taken the initiative to develop such a program. This initiative has been with the D.O.T. since its inception and, of course, became clearly focused in August, 1975, when members of the D.O.T. met with the Legislative Sub -committee on Mass Transit. We presented a pro- gram for financial, technical and development assistance for transit services throughout the State of Iowa. When you attended the Transit Policy -Makers' Meeting held by the Public Transit Division of the Iowa D.O.T. on November 14, 1975, COMMISSION! NS DONAI D N. GARDNER SICPIIENGARST WILLIAMI'.MCGRATII ANNPELLEGRCNO RORCRTR,NIGLER L.STANLCYSCNOCLLRMAN ALLANINOMS CeINI R.Pidf - Coon R.pk1f IVIM' a SIP,Y CIIV NeW Nam Plon Spence, DVb,,Q" Q ( L v7 L90'6 1•T�u: 996;x.•' r ASSY+ MAR 8 1976 ire `r 0.r r 7; 9xa; �,.;, ;r, r cr. a;a: ABBIE STOLFU$ q Iowa Municipal Finance Officers ��6tifion _ Ilii;! OFFICERS BETTY PAUL President City Clerk, Ames WILLIAM G. TOBIN Vice President City Clerk, Rock Rapids BARBARA J. BENGE Secretary City Clerk, West Burlington BLANCHE L. DAVIS Tressuret City Clerk, Windsor Heights DIRECTORS JACK FINERTY City Clerk Keokuk CHARLES S. HAMMEN Director of Finance Melon City AL HEITZMAN Director of Finance Dubuque EILEEN HUBERTY City Clerk Dyersville PAUL J. NIEBUR City Clerk Eagle Grove March 1, 1976 IV TO: All City Clerks, Finance Directors, Treasurers, Mayors and Councilmen, and Other Interested City Officials SUBJECT: 37th Annual Meeting of the IOWA MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION - April 7, 8 and 9, 1976 'The 37th Annual Meeting of the Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Associ- ation will be held April 7, 8 and '9, 1976 at the Des Moines Hilton Inn, 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines. Many of you have express: a aire to hold a meeting at a motel so the Board investigated those that would ibe large enough to accommodate our meeting. We feel that you will ,find the Des Moines Hilton Inn to be very much to your liking --we have ;blocked 200 rooms so that our Association members should all be housed in one location. There is plenty of, parking space and in case extra rooms are needed, Johnny & Kay's Hyatt House is right across the drive- way from the Hilton Inn. Please make your reservations at the Des Moines Hilton Inn right away and, if you like swimming, bring your at ng su ts-=the Hilton has a lovely indoor pool and sauna. E.F."DUTCH" WESTPHAL Post President ' City Clerk Council Bluffs So much for the place of the meeting and the accommodationsH Now, for the program and schedule of what's going on and when -- April 7th - Registration from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Hospitality from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. April 8th - Registration beginning at 8:00 A.M. until Noon Opening of Meeting at 9:00 A.M. From 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. - Collective Bargaining 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. - Insurance 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. - Luncheon - Honorable Lloyd R. Smith, Speaker 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.- Legislative Up -Date & City Development Board 2:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. - Coffee Break 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. - Workshops by Population 6:00 P.M. - Friendship Hour - Poolside 7:00 P.M. - Banquet followed by Dancing at 9:00 P.M. !April 9th - 9:30 A.M. - General Session - Questions and Answers Coffee and Rolls will be served. 10:30 A.M. - Annual Business Meeting Adjourn 1. A ? DO YOU HAVE, A PROBLEM ? • WRITE YOUR QUESTIONS and turn them in early at the Registration Desk. OR, iP you feel that some research will be required in order for us to provide you with an answer, please send your question to any member of the IMFOA Board as soon as possible. A most important and valuable part of the program at each of the IMFOA meetings is the time devoted to discussions. Every effort is made to provide on -the -spot answers to the questions and problems pre- sented by individuals from the floor. If you have questions concerning something that is not included in the program, let us know and we will supply you with information as to where you can get the answer. Please clearly state the question in the space below, giving your name, position and address. We, your Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association officers and directors, will also welcome any comments you might have concerning tho program and suggestions for future programs. TUE IMFOA IS YOUR ASSOCIATION -- WE NEED YOUR INPUT TO MAKE IMFOA A VALUABLE SOURCE OF INFORMATION TO EACH AND EVERY COMMUNITY IN THE STATE. Name Title Address COUNTY ADMINISTRATION AND JOINT COUNTY -CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER JOHNSON COUNTY & CITY OF IOWA CITY AREA & COST DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS 3-15-76 COUNTY CITY ...n rnrwIIKITT rnCT TnTAI SHARF SHARE LUCAIIUN ULrAKIMCI! 1 --- 1ST FLOOR SHERIFF 1290 387 1,677 50.59 84,334 84,334 • IST FLOOR POLICE 1050 315 1,365 50.59 69,055 69,055 1ST FLOOR CONSOLIDATED" 4820 1446 6,266 50.59 316,997 95,099 221,898 GROUND SHERIFF 600 180 780 50.59 39,460 39,460 FLOOR PATROL GROUND POLICE 600 180 780 50.59 39,460 39,460 FLOOR PATROL GROUND CONSOLIDATED'--' 5900 1770 7,670 50.59 388,025 116,408 271,617 FLOOR GROUND PARKING 0193 7200— — 13.96 100,500 50,250 50,250 FLOOR 18,538 11.037,831 1385,551 1652,280 ::ASSUME 70`b CITY USE OF CONSOLIDATED FUNCTIONS: COUNTY = 6,638 S.F. CITY = 11,900 S.F. SHARE BASED ON VALUATIONS: COUNTY 50.832% — 527,551 CITY 49.168% — 1 510,280 142,000 @ 6%, 20 YEAR = $1,018.14 / MO. $142,000. __Y__�� 11,900 S.F. @ 2.25/ S.F. / YR.=$26,775/YR. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION AND JOINT COUNTY -CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER JOHNSON COUNTY & CITY OF IOWA CITY COMMUNITY PROFILE STATISTICS 3-15-76 T 11W A r rV - W"IN 6 KUKNL TOTAL POPULATION 47,744 27,281 75,025 % 63.64% 36.36% VOTERS 31,552 13,787 45,339 8 69.59.E 30.41% VALUATION 431,131,910 445,714,889 876,846,799 % 49.168% 50.832% Iowa City enJWys rare transit success By BRENI 0. BAIR Transit ridership In the Iowa Qty Coralville urban aces topped 4.055,000 trips in 1975, from a population base of approximately 56,0011. That probably is the highest transit ridership per capita In the Midwest, and cmtalnly the high- est anywhere In the United States for an urban area of that sire. One perhaps unique fader In the no. cue of transit In the Iowa Qty area is that thea ars three separate trash operations the Iowa City Transit Sys. tem, the CeralvMs Transit System, and the University of Iowa CAMBIA. The Iowa Qty system runs 11 radial mutes from the campus/central busl- mess district to all arose of the Iowa City community. Coralville runs three mutes from Coralville to the Iowa Qty business/campus area. CAMBUS pro. See editorial at 1B1t vides a ampm 0-ftle service ming four routes. The Was systems have as marry as 51 vehicles on the street dmr� Ing winter peak periods. Cooperation between the systema Is good Each is viewed as complementing the olhert A trander point common to altthres systems is provided In the hart of the downtown Iowa City/ university am- pul ares. Pres transfers are available between the Coralville and Iowa Qty systems, though they operate with dif- ferent fares — Iowa Qty, 15 cent; Coralville, 35 cent; CAMBUS free (and available to anyone, student or towns - person). CAMBUS operates every seven into- utes on Its two main routes. The two municipal systems ten every 50 min- utes — slightly more often on some Brand Bair is research eoordfaatar far the Institute of Urban and Regional Research at the University of Iowa. routs during peak hamti. CAMBUS and Coralville provide evening service. The Iowa Qty system's ridership per capita Is equivalent to that of St. Louis, the larged city in the Urban Masa Transportation Administration's Region VII. Although the combined population of the two adjacent communttles exceeds 50,000, because of a technicality the Iowa City-Coralville urban area does not quality As an urbanized area and therefore Is not eligible for federal operating sabddtes No state assistance Is avaDable at this time, either. The entire $540,000 of expenses for the Ulm systema est covered by fare revenue must be assumed by the three local entitles (Iowa Qty, Coralviile, and the University of Iowa). Coralville and Iowa City, have the highest per capita transit saWdy rate In the state ($13 and $5 respectively), demonstrating a high commitment to transit regardless of the lack of outside help. lire cities have bees using proper. ty taxes and general re.mae+hartng dfanndtsfCCAAat03USIs � fees, teddy work-study funds, and general mfvesdty tmda Although ridership for 1975 was up from 1974, the sydema have rCached capacity during leak boars and very tittle additional growth Is expected without substantial expansions to aerv- Ice. Unfortunately, berme of current financial limitations, no major Improvements In services are pro- grammed for the next year, although replacement vehicles will be acquired. The three systems have just received word that their UMTA capital grant Application for the purchase of 20 new bum has baa approved. Twelve of these bases will allow the university to replace Its 20 -year-old fleet; another five will replace 1949•vintage bores on the Coralville system; the remaining three will be additional units for the Iowa Qtysystem. It -can be don p�G The Iowa City-Coralville area has about one-fifth the poptil= of the Des Mohan metropolitan area but its local transit systems last year carried just about as many passengers as did the Des Molnes system. Elsewhere on this page, Brent Bair of the Institute of Urban and Regional Research writes that this may be the best per capita rider- ship of any small city in the nation. And Iowa City may have the best transit service of any city of lm than 100,000 — better than many larger places. Read in Bair's article about IS transit route; about service as fre- quent as every seven minutes; about fares ranging from a high of 35 cents on the Coralville municl- pal system through 15 cents on the Iowa City municipal to nothing an the University of Iowa CAMBUS (which anyone may ride). Read, and envy Iowa ClUam. Iowa City area transit last year cost about ;540,000 more than farebox revenues, or about 12 cents a ride. Iowa City, Coralville and the university gladly underwrite this tiny 'Use" to reduce traffic congestion and provide a useful public service. Tbq are to. be can. gratalated — and emulated. d of dutside Expe Better Results i Subsidy Program By ERNE.ST HOLSENDOLPH fat Xe rat:Su wASHfNGTON,'March 18 - The Department of, Housin and Urban Development,.whic has repeatedly defended it 'widely criticized rental housin Program for -,the poor, is nos looking fora private consultan to help findd-remedics for -thy program's shortcomings. . i -In -18 months of operation the rent subsidy program caller Section 8 has put only 8,00( families in apar[menu anc thus provoked protests• from housing officials and Congress• men. i The department,•with � plan to spend $l billion on the pro gram .this -year,.: had promised to - provide 400,000 families with apartments by June 30, the-.forr!Miend of :tha:fisc.,i f?r,an assessment of sectidr Vs: "operations and perform. ante and',[steps] to -identif) opportunities foriiealiiirgim ptpvements`=m i.program �-effi• riency, effeciiveness, and equi• Under Section 8 of the",Hous- ing' and Community+ Develop. rient Act of 1974, -'passed in August 1974, H.U.D.,provides fundstolocal housing authori- ties to assist poor-to-modest.in- come families to rent apart- ments; they could not otherwise afford without paying more taan 25 percent of their income., ElelpforflWcty Owners "The.. -;rent,.`supplements.: are supposed to .put; families`.in ` costing apartments—and also to.: timulate.. propertyowners ` to "''refurbish'. run down' apart: 1� ments and build new ones ' The administration.hasgam- bled heavily on the program. It: -bas. closed, the financing %ahres on such older programs as -public housing, urban renew, al:and Carious other Programs to subsidize the construction of housing, andthus has left. sec tion.8 as the-only'Federal pro. gram for housing the poor . - Only dwindling .amounts, of money: are nowbeingreceived by;;localities ., for, uncompleted projects: and others previously approved but not financed... I i its. request for: as ;outside - analysis; be housing department says :it'is:tmbled most 'of alt about the mrisnorts of tt.> .e.;t_ subsidy program in rural areas; .acknowledged by most housing - specialfstss::to have an even more serious shortage of sound .housing than -the large cities: 7'.Io addition, --the department said -it had to know more about tne:'rmpucationsrof the follow -- Me departinent's sdledule of "fair market. rents'?, in each metropolitan arca; which . in- cludes the mwdmum apartment rents allowable for a landlord taking part in the subsidy pro. gram. _ ? 9The quality and,cos[of the work that local housing author- ities do in carryingoutthe subsidy programa 9The housing quality-stand4 ards- that property -must pass to :be approved for subsidized tenants. qwho takes part.in tb6 ro- gram, including an'incomeand racial breakdown of the partici- pating tenants and a studv of if fat all,housing needs ;are not' being met and to suggest ways.' of improving.: program coverage." Concerning the special`piob- lem of - applying- the section 8' program to rural areas, the department's paper said:.. ., There is. reason to believe' that this latest H.U.D. housing assistance program may. not be sufficeint to meet the needs of certain rural areas, particu- larly those characterized by severely substandard occupied housing stocks and declining economies." The department asks for an anah•sis of Section 8 activity in the metropolitan areas first, with the rural question and others to be part of a later report. City of Iowa City 0 - • DATE: March 18, 1976 TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: M. PAUL ALEXANDER /J RE: HCDA-CDBG APPLICATION FOR FY79 Attached is a copy of the HCDA-CDBG Application which was submitted to the proper clearinghouses for A-95 review. The forms used, including the Assurances form, have been changed from last year; however, the Assurances and other program requirements are basically the same. If you have any questions about this application, please feel free to contact me. /vb For. Aovro..d OMB No. 63—RI471 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND 1, STATE CLEARINGHOUSE IDENTIFIER URBAN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE Z. APPLICANT'S APPLICATION NO. 3. FEDERAL GRANTOR AGENCY 4. APPLICANT NAME Department of Housing and Urban Development City of Iowa City Neal G. Berlin, City Manager AREA OR REGIONAL OFFICE STREET ADDRESS - P.O. BOX Omaha Area Office Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street STREET ADDRESS - P.O. BOX CITY COUNTY 7100 W. Center Road Iowa City Johnson CITY STATE ZIP CODE STATE ZIP CODE Omaha Nebraska 68106 Iowa 52240 S. DESCRIPTIVE NAME OF THE PROJECT - Community Development Block Grant Program Entitlement 6. FCDERAL CATALOG No. 7. FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTED 14.218 $2,061,000.00 !. GRANTEE TYPE ❑ STATE. ❑ COUNTY. 1a CITY. ❑ OTHER (Specify) 9. TYPE OF APPLICATION REQUEST ❑ NEW GRANT. ® CONTINUATION. ❑ SUPPLEMENT. ❑ OTHER CHANGES rSpeclfy) 10. TYPE OF ASSISTANCE ® GRANT. ❑ LOAN. ❑ OTHER fSpecify) 11. POPULATION DIRECTLY BENEFITING FROM THE PROJECT 13. LENGTH OF PROJECT 401850 12 months 12. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 14. BEGINNING DATE •. Iowa - First District July 1, 1976 E 13. DATE OF APPLICATION Iowa - First District March 2, 1976 16. THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT TO THE BEST OF HIS KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF THE DATA IN THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. AND THAT HE WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF HE RECEIVES THE GRANT. TYPED NAME Neal G. BIn TITLE City Manager TELEPHONE NUMBER SIGNATU E O AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Are a• Co. Number EKI. 201 319 354-1800 202 FOR FEDERAL USE ONLY EDITION OF 10.74 IS OBSOLETE HUD -701, 177.751 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUMMARY ISTA iE,iiENT OF NEEDSI 1. NAME OF APPLICANT City of Iowa City Neal G. Berlin, City Manager Civic Center- 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 low 2. APPLICATION NUMBER 4. PROGRAM YEAR 7-1-76 �• ® ORIGINAL AMENDMEN Applkanll On/y/ TO: 6-30-77 a City needs to develop an overall Comprehensive Community Development Plan which effectively determines the community's needs, develops integrated and flexible programs, and creates a management process for meeting with those needs on a continuing basis. Citizen's Steering Committee Report Needs 1976, Department of Community A. Z —_ A:3 - 1974, Committee on Community Development 1975- liousing studies indicate that there are problems of blight and deterioration in certain residential areas of the City, particular- ly older neighborhoods which are deteriorating with age. There is a need for an active coordinated program to prevent the expansion of deteriorating areas andupgrade the living environ- minclude low- ents with appropriate public imp rovements. As these neighborhoods te health, social, recreationaleand esimilar services sneedptop beaprovided. Community Renewal Program 1971, Rental Housing Survey 1975, Committee on Community Needs 1976. Ther e is a recognized need to remove architectural barriers which inhibit physically limited individuals. Access to public buildings and recreational facilities as well as business, educational, and employment opportunities are of primary importance. A continuing program of public awareness to this problem needs to be developed. Department of Community Development Study 1976, Committee on '�*= Community Needs 1976, Citizen Steering Industries of Southeast Iowa. Committee 1974, Goodwill °11eC° HUD -7015.2 (11-75) _. - 1. NAME Ot AVP LIC ANT A-5 0 . • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUMMARY IS TATEMENT Of NEEDS) City of Iowa City Neal G. Berlin, City Civic Center -410 E. Iowa City, IA 52240 Manager Washington 7. APPLICATION NUMRER ]. ORIGINAL AMENOMP. a. PHoGRAM YEAR (Entitlement APpliCentr Only) rRo M: /- I - -77 There is a need to control flooding of Ralston Creek. Neighborhoods surrounding Ralston Creek are rapidly declining. Housing is damaged periodically when spring thawing and storm drainage cause the banks to overflow. A study of preliminary, intermediate and long range solutions is being conducted in the first action years. A program of implementation of these solutions needs to be initiated. Powers -Willis & Associates 1976, Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee 1976, Committee on Community Needs 1976. "Iowa City's greatest park and recreation needs are for an increased number of small neighborhood parks." A program of continued provision of neighborhood park and recreation facilities is of ut- most importance in providing for the active and passive recreation needs of neighborhood residents. If neighborhood residents are to enjoy maximum usage from such recreation areas, proper development and adequate improvements need to be maintained on a continuing basis. Parks and Recreation Survey of Iowa City, Burke Report, o.,f•se lo.: Committee on Community Needs 1976. A-6 -- ------ There is a need for more effective citizen participation in community planning and development. Such participation must be supported by organizational structure and established procedures for citizen involvement in Housing and Community Development activities. Department of Community Development Report 1976, Committee on Community Needs 1976, Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Hearing 2-11-76. HUD -7015.2 (11-75) • I 1 • t COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUMMARY (STATEMENT OF NEEDS) _ AZ. APPLICATION NUMBER J• ORIGINAL _ NAME OF PPLICANT AM ENOMENT City of Iowa City q, PROGRAM YEAR (En ti Nemen t Applicama Only) Neal G. Berlin- City Manager Civic Center- 410 E. Washington St. FROM: 7-1-76 To: 6-30-77 Iowa City, IA 52240 _ '7 The City -University Urban Renewal Project, Iowa R-14, involves redevelopment of the central business core bf Iowa City in order to: a) replace older deteriorating structures in the CBD, b) revitalize the commercial function and economic base of the community, and c) provide better transition between the CBD and the University campus. This urban renewal project needs to move forward to completion and close-out. Loan and Grant Application, Department of Community Development Data ,Squrcr.. Dat. Sett:.. A 1 IIUD-7015.2 (11-751 - >e,.3 _..111 Pop.a a. 0 0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUMMARY (OTHER NEEDS HAVING A PARTICULAR URGENCY) 1. NAME OF APPLICANT 2. APPLICATION NUMBER 3. CO ORIGINAL City OE IOWa City (] AMENDMENT Neal G. Berlin, City Manager 4. PROGRAM YEAR IEnfitlnr f Applicamn 0n1y) Civic Center- 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 FROM: 7-1-76 TO: 6-30-77 A• Not applicable. D.T. Snu,ca: HUD -7015.2A (11-75) COMM UNI rY DEVELOPP61ENT PLAN SUM -MARY 8 ONG. lFRM OBJECT/VFS) 1. NAMt UI APPLICANT - --_- -- - - - 7. AI'PI ICA TION NV1<HER ---'-- City Oi Iowa City 3Co OH INf.INA Neal G. Berlin, City Manager - 17. A'"" °'"ENT A.PRUGR Ard YEAR lCnr,r/e,nenT App/¢,nf+On/y% Civic Center -410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 ------------- -- — _. - --- 7-1-76.. To: 6-30-77 e•1 = - 0—__ --_ To develop a Comprehensive Community Development Plan and management capacity to (1) carry out the activities of the Plan, and (2) to develop the planning process to annually update the i Plan so to better determine and meet the changing needs of the community. To carry out a rigorous housing code enforcement program will bring all structures into compliance with city codes. This activity will police negligent landlord's property upkeep standards, thus improving low cost housing alternatives, and discourage any future deterioration of housing through dis- investment. i i I li- - -- -- - _..-----. -_-- -- To improve the living environments of low- and moderate -income families, more than structural housing improvements must be made. By planning neighborhood centers, additional services might be provided which will coordinate related needs and solutions. Centers must be planned to meet specific neighborhoods needs. Neighborhood centers should provide health, recreation and social programs. Io strengthen housing conservation, a neighborhood rehabilitation will program will be carried out. Rehabilitation loans and/or grants thus improvingavailable 'and moderateoincomesof families'ho housing structures environ - Merits. housing environ The housing problems of low and moderate residents will be met by establishing a resource center to educate, counsel, and support residents' efforts toward improved housing. A location will be selected for convenient use by target rehabilitation neighborhood residents. It is hoped that the initi take an active part al resource center will be an example and an organizing force for citizens who will want to in for to maintain their neighborhoods. Overall neighborhood environment will be improved as site improve- ments are made. For example, upgrading and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, bus stops, landscape, and sanitary and storm sewers, and efforts toward flood control will improve neighborhood stability and resident pride. Aital obj vi deteriorating neighective s overall improvement to borhoods. Certain improvements such as tree planting and bus stop shelters should be made with direct citizen participation in order to integrate public works with other neighbor- hood improvements and involve local people in a long-range maintenance process. A primary objective is the development of a comprehensive neighbor- hood rehabilitation program coordinating through citizen involvement the following items arranged by priority; 1) Home improvements through a loan and grant program; 2) Resource center for counseling, self-help training.&, material assistance, and resource information; 3) Neighborhood services (e.g., in the area); to meet recreation, health, and social needs and provide other desirable services not available 4) Site improvements (i.e., tree planting and bus waiting booths). A-2 HUD - IC 15.301 -Js) - ---_ .. ..-- -- ------ ---- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUMMARY _ _ - --" II.ONG-TFrM OAJFCT/VES1 1. NA..11 City OF Al•rL IC ANT of Iowa City - ___ _ ----------- _ ___ A1P1-1CA — NUMyER J. _ Neal G. Berlin, City Manager _-- 1 oR1Nc•NAC 17 Civic Iowa Center -410 City, li. d, 1•H Of.RAM YCAR lrn Lt/om Mf A-- ,��NOM(NT Washington St, ani"'n"Only!- IA 52240 IHOM__ -.._ - Io strengthen housing conservation, a neighborhood rehabilitation will program will be carried out. Rehabilitation loans and/or grants thus improvingavailable 'and moderateoincomesof families'ho housing structures environ - Merits. housing environ The housing problems of low and moderate residents will be met by establishing a resource center to educate, counsel, and support residents' efforts toward improved housing. A location will be selected for convenient use by target rehabilitation neighborhood residents. It is hoped that the initi take an active part al resource center will be an example and an organizing force for citizens who will want to in for to maintain their neighborhoods. Overall neighborhood environment will be improved as site improve- ments are made. For example, upgrading and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, bus stops, landscape, and sanitary and storm sewers, and efforts toward flood control will improve neighborhood stability and resident pride. Aital obj vi deteriorating neighective s overall improvement to borhoods. Certain improvements such as tree planting and bus stop shelters should be made with direct citizen participation in order to integrate public works with other neighbor- hood improvements and involve local people in a long-range maintenance process. A primary objective is the development of a comprehensive neighbor- hood rehabilitation program coordinating through citizen involvement the following items arranged by priority; 1) Home improvements through a loan and grant program; 2) Resource center for counseling, self-help training.&, material assistance, and resource information; 3) Neighborhood services (e.g., in the area); to meet recreation, health, and social needs and provide other desirable services not available 4) Site improvements (i.e., tree planting and bus waiting booths). A-2 HUD - IC 15.301 -Js) - ---_ .. ..-- -- ------ ---- NAMOF APPLICANT_ ---_—� City of Iowa City Neal G. Berlin, City Civic Center -410 E. Iowa City, IA 52240 LI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUMMARY U ONG•TERM OSjECT/VES) 2. APPLICATION NUMBER Manager d, PHOGHAM YEAR Washington St. FROM: 7-1-76 a. W ORINGINAL APrri[vnr. OAry/ TO: 6-30-77 To completely remove all architectural barriers providing better access for the handicapped, elderly and other physically limited persons particularly in public buildings, streets and walks, and recreational facilities. To the extent possible to remove such architectural barriers also from business and private dwellings. This may be accomplished by public awareness programs and possible codes and ordinances. Continued studies of architectural barrier removal programs should be maintained. SUPPonI N"d),) No: A-3 It is proposed that a satisfactory solution to flooding in the Ralston Creek area be accomplished through a coordinated program Of comprehensive planning, watershed management and engineering Programs. This solution will require increasing commitment of funds and energy throughout the next several years. No: A-4 - ---- - ---- To meet the active and passive recreational needs of all age groups at the neighborhood level, it is the City's objective to provide active recreational facilities, including playgrounds and playfields, and passive naturalized retreats in all residential neighborhoods. It is further the City's objective to provide such park improvements as are necessary to maximize the use of neighborhood parks by all age groups. r,. -d(.) No: A _5 rip• 7 a) 1 1 Popes COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUMMARY (L ONG- TERM OBJEC TI VES) 1. NAME OF APPLICANT 7_ APPLICATION NUMBER 3. ORINGIN qL City of Iowa city 0 AMENOMENT Neal G. Berlin, City Manager 4. PROGRAM YEAR ifnfiflcmenf App11-1F0nlyf Civic Center -410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 FROM: 7-1-76 To: 6-30-76 s. 9 To develop a viable communication channel between the citizens of Iowa City and governing bodies; planning future neighborhood and city-wide programs which affect various population groups. To establish a continuing organized mechanism to allow increased citizen involvement by providing better information resources, and allowing more effective citizen input to the decision making process. N,d(,) No: A-6 It is the City's objective to complete the City -University Redevelopment Project, R-14, by accomplishing Urban Renewal close- out at the earliest possible date, and monitoring the continuing development activities in accordance to the Urban Renewal Plan. Suppo,1, N, -db) No: A-7 HUD -1015.3 (11-J5) P.,. 8 f 11 Pope. COMMUNITY DEVELOIM eWT PLAN SUMMARY _ (SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES) N AtdE OF APPLICANT —_ City of Iowa City 2. AP►LICA TION NUMtlEq Neal G. Berlin, Cit Mana er , ® ORIGINAL City g 4, PR OORgM YEAR /EntiNmm�rrf AMENDMENT Civic Center - 410 E. Washington St.. 4pOi`"nbOn'4I Iowa City, IA 52240 FROM: 1 %-1-7fj TO: 6-30-77 To continue the Comprehensive Community Development Plan which will identify current community needs, develop appropriate strategies to meet those needs, and provide management capacity to activate programs. The Comprehensive Plan should include consideration of a) Human Needs and Resources; b) commercial recycling feasibility; c) assessment of Day Care needs; d) evaluation of zoning regulations and districts; e) Ralston Creek Watershed development; f) study of sludge treatment alternatives. clpP lt. N...+(,) N': A- L E.—T- ' It is proposed that a viahle loan and grant program be enacted to improve housing conditions of low- and moderate -income residents. It is proposed that a resource center be developed to coordinate neighborhood rehabilitation efforts and provide counseling, self-hel training 4 material assistance and home improvement resource inform- ation. This facility should be located for the convenience of targe rehabilitation area residents. It is proposed that site improvements be made by the City to further accentuate the joint private -public effort to upgrade the neighbor- hood. Trees should be planted to replace diseased elm trees and further improve the landscape. Bus waiting shelters should be built for the convenience of the neighborhood residents. Other site improvements shall be added as required by individual neighborhoods. A-2 To maintain an accelerated housing code enforcement program which could be integrated with the neighborhood rehabilitation program as a means for directing and educating low- and moderate -income homeowners toward minimum housing code standards. A code enforce- ment program may also provideincentive for landlords to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low- and moderate -income tenants. a :ro ra 11,7.0: A-2 Pa�� 9_ al?I Popes• --____—___ HUD -7015.4 01-75) - COrJ.MUNITY DEVELOP.UE)JT PLAN SUMMARY (SHORT-TER�.IOBJfCT/VES) I i, NA MF OF APPLICANT _------ — -- ---- ]. APPLICATION N _ City of Iowa City ], ®® ORIGINAL Neal C. Berlin, City Manager <. PROGRAM YLAq (En(if/mnnr —A-EN04'r,NT Civic Center -410 E. Washington St. Muliunn--- Iowa City,—IA 52240 --- -- --- - --- n1OM 7_1_76---- zo: 61300_77 _ It is proposed that neighborhood centers be..planned and developed to meet the need for additional services in neighborhoods primarily occupied by low- and moderate - income residents. In planning such facilities, primary consideration should be given to the Willow Creek area where additional recreational facilities, social programs for juvenile and elderly persons, and day care services for working parents and guardians have been identified as lacking. Neighborhood surveys showing the need for health, social, recreational and similar -services should be conducted. It is proposed that the architectural barriers removal program continue, thus making all city -owned structures as accessible as other economically feasible. In addition, programs for barrier removal in public lbuildings accessibehousingunits,)oalleviate solutions shouldbeanalyzed,sandtife of feasible, a program of loan and grants could begin to stimulate architectural barrier removal. Adequate recreational, educational, and employment opportunities can be made available if architectural barriers are removed, whenever Possible, from public buildings. n_ --at.) No: A-2 6 A-3 _6_ - --- It is proposed that continuing studies solve the flooding the City must begin range solutions to preliminary measures be taken, based on of engineering and. environmental impact to problems in the Ralston Creek area. Furthermore, to set aside funds for intermediate and long - the Ralston Creek flooding. Pc;._l011 r...., - -- -- —- — .-- HUG-;OtS.a COMMUNITY DEVELOFl1cNT PIAN SUMMARY tiPLICANi__, �__-_- "/SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES) City of Iowa City 2.AP/uc ` _ Neal G. AT ON NUMHEq _ Berlin, City Diana er ' ORIGINALCivic Center g A. PROGgq j Y' - 410 E. Was EAR /c nl,Nm AIdENOV2NT Iowa City, IA 52240 hingt in St, On/yJ-_-�- 7 __ _ ___ .___ _� SF `/w M: 7-1-76 It is -TOO 6-30-7_7 Proposed Populationtfor nwh�chotheydw�Teks Proved to better serve the would include . improved barrier -free shelters Planned. Such playground improvements nts In addition, land should equipment expansion of be ac etc. should Hickory Hill Parkquired for the replacement be initiated. Coordinated development and/or- expansion - Pment plans A- C. B 5 It .is proposed that as a viable part in the Committee Community _---_— those the Planning on Co y Needs funded through g and developmentbe identified and composition Of such state and federal programs such a funding. The especially a major link between Iowa group shall be stated, goals, objective Council. City residents The group will be and the City's staff and C -9 A-6 It is proposed that, if no other funding Development Block Grant be used to close the final Urban Renewal transactions are on Community Needs should participate in of any remaining funds. a '7•.11 of 7-1_-�.;;:; _ -- - -- --- is available, Community out Urban Renewal. When completed, the Committee decisions regarding use IIUG_70t5.4 (II -757 0 DEPART.Y. ENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COi MMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM City of Iowa City NO. 910 IG 0AAfENDMEN7 2. Neighborhood Rehabilitation Loans and GrantsC-2 23,24, Assessment program including resource center --11 . 'W"LIGANTS ONLY v 4. PROGRAM YEAR: - 'r and possible public improve- 28'36' ments 37,'39, RELATED CENSUS 40,42, FROM: 7-1-76 To: 6-30-77 .` ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION SFIORT• TRACT/ ENUMER• ENVIRONMENTAL RELATED ESTIMATED COST 1$0O0) • TERM OBJECTIVE ATION REVIEW STATUS DUDGET LINE BLOCK GRANT FUNDS f OTHER FUNDS- };-5 f 1 52,53, DISTRICT ITEM PROGRAM SU(ISBOUENT 1. Comprehensive l21 r�1 rel 151 YEARYEAR TOTAL AMOUNT SOURCE - M Community Development Plan C_1 City- Exempt C-4 rol ID) nl (101wide Supportive services Same 13 130 130 2. Neighborhood Rehabilitation Loans and GrantsC-2 23,24, Assessment program including resource center 25'27' and possible public improve- 28'36' ments 37,'39, 40,42, 43,44, 45,46, 47,51, 52,53, 54,55, 57,58, 59 Neighborhood Facilities and C-4 Supportive services Same Assessment as above Housing Code Enforcement activities C-3 Same Clearance - as above No EIS Removal of Architectural Barriers C-5 City- Clearance-' wide No EIS 5 1 325 325 2 I 200 1 200 I 400 3 I 45 I I 45 6 I 70 I I 70 GRAND TOTAL IS S HUD -7013.1 01-75) I 1. NAME OFnrucAmr 2. APPLICATION NO. 3.93 ORIGINAL 0 AMENDMENT DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND UROAN DEVELOPMENT ENTITLEMENT APPLICANTS ONLY COMMUNITY DEVELOPM.ENTPROGRAM City of Iowa City 4. PROGRAM YEAR: FROM:7-1-76 To: 6-30-77 ' CENSUS ESTIMATED COST MODOI RELATED RELATED SHORT- TRACT/ ENVIRONMENTAL BUDGET OLOCK'GRANT FUNDS OTHEn FUNDS ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION _ OOJERM ENUMER• ATION REVIEW STATUS LINE ITEMYEAR PnOCRAM SUCrroUENT TOTAL AMOUNT SOURCE. DISTRICT YEAR - !t1 f21 01 (41 (51 (GJ (71 (01 (91 1101 - 6. Ralston Creek Flood Control- preliminary measures C-6 22,36, 39,42, 44 46, 47,48, 49,50, Assessment 2 390 S00 890 7. Park and Recreation Act ivitie Hickory Hill Addition C-7 51,52, 53,5S, 58 22,24, Assessment 1 7S 7S Neighborhood Park Improvements C-7 48 2S,35, 59,60 Assessment 2 45.5 45.5 8. City -University Redevelopment Project, Iowa R-14, Com- of previously C-9 38,40, 4.1 Clearance Completed 11 6Q0 600 pletion approved activities 9. Citizen Participation - C-8 City- Exempt 14 5 5 Committee on Community Needs wide • 10.General Program Administra- tion City- wide. Exempt 14 160 160 GRAND TOTAL $2, 045.5$ 700 $2,745.5 S HUD -7013.1 (I1-75) r ENLMERAT:ON DISTRICT TOTAL POPULATION NUMBER OF MINORITY PERCENT OF MINORITY NUMBER OF POVERTY PERCENT POVERTY FAMILY OF MEAN INCOME 23 812 0 0.0 35 3.4 $14,163 24 834 0 0.0 177 21.2 9,584 25 1,141 0 0.0 175 15.3 9,854 27 732 4 0.5 187 25.5 11,180 28 599 0 0.0 304 50.8 5,874 36 629 35 5.6 78 12.4 8,628 37 2,320 33 1.4 307 13.2 7,818 39 415 10 2.4 176 42.4 6,231 40 449 80 17.8 251 55.9 3,585 42 78 15 19.2 338 23.1 8,846 43 794 13 1.6 234 31.5 7,357 44 475 13 2.7 109 23.0 7,073 45 692 13 1.9 226 32.7 8,124 46 597 36 6.0 25 4.2 11,448 47 1,105 22 2.0 114 10.3 9,564 50 2,291 0 0.0 51 2.2 14,610 51 1,500 26 4.7 45 3.0 12,054 52 820 6 0.7 78 9.5 10,215 53 929 21 2.3 63 6.8 11,840 54 954 0 0.0 107 11.2 12,361 55 852 0 0.0 161 18.9 7,984 57 1,074 12 1.1 56 5.2 11,430 50 3,064 47 1.5 270 8.8 10,210 59 2,061 67 3.3 140 6.8 11,842 60 2,389 0 0.0 191 8.0 9,221 Citv Percent of diinority 2.22 Source: 1970 Census Cit; Percent of Poverty 14.18 City Mean Family Income $10,080 City Population 46,850 • a. B. A. (] ORIGINAL NO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING ANO URBAN DEVELOPMENT C3 AMENDMEN 15. SUBTOTAL (Sum of Liner l thea 15) 2,045,500 CONTINGENCIES AND/OR UNSPECIFIED LOCAL OPTION ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET 17. (Not to exceed 10?t o1 line 161 C. NAME OF APPLICANT D. PROGRAM YEAR ACTIVITY COSTS (Sum of Liner 164nd 171 2,101,000, City of Iowa City 7-1-76 TO: 6-30-77 F. RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITY COSTS FROM: LINE E. PROGRAM ACTIVITY FOR HUD AMOUNT USE ONLY N. 75 000 1. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY 2. PUBLIC WOBKS. FACILITIES. SITE IMPROVEMENTS 635 500 2 061 000 45,000 7. CODE ENFORCEMENT 4. CLEARANCE.OEMOLITION. REHABILITATION 4. 325 000 5. REHABILITATION LOANS AND GRANTS S. S. SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED 70 000 7. PAYMENTS FOR LOSS OF RENTAL INCOME -0 8. DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY REPROGRAMMED UNOBLIGATED FUNDS FROM PRIOR PROGRAM YEAR 9. PROVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES 8. TOTAL RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITY COSTS (Sum of Liner) -7) 2,101,0001 10. PAYMENT OF NON-FEDERAL SHARES HUD -70155 111- 600,000 it. COMPLETION OF URBAN RENEWAL/NOP PROJECTS 12. RELOCATION PAYMENTS AND ASSISTANCE 130,000 13. PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT 14. ADMINISTRATION 1651000 15. CONTINUATION OF MOOEL CITIES ACTIVITIES 15. SUBTOTAL (Sum of Liner l thea 15) 2,045,500 CONTINGENCIES AND/OR UNSPECIFIED LOCAL OPTION ACTIVITIES S5,500 17. (Not to exceed 10?t o1 line 161 ACTIVITY COSTS (Sum of Liner 164nd 171 2,101,000, 18. TOTAL PROGRAM LINE F. RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITY COSTS NO. 1. ENTITLEMENT OR DISCRETIONARY AMOUNT 2,061 , 000 2. LESS DEDUCTIONS 0- -0- ENTITLEMENT/DISCRETIONARY AMOUNT FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES 2 061 000 3. (Line 1 minur 21 4. PROGRAM INCOME -0- 0-S. S. SURPLUS FROM URBAN RENEWAL/ND►SETTLEMENT -0- 6. LOAN PROCEEDS -0 7. REPROGRAMMED UNOBLIGATED FUNDS FROM PRIOR PROGRAM YEAR 40.000 8. TOTAL RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITY COSTS (Sum of Liner) -7) 2,101,0001 10 Check Dos if colts include indirect cold which nqL4e approval of a cost aIl"a Hon plan ar required by Fedeml AtamSement Circum" 741. HUD -70155 111- EDITION OF 10-74 13 DBSVLC I e ]5) a ■ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ASSURANCES The applicant hereby assuns and ccrtifues with respect to the grant that: (1) It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant, and to execute the proposed program. (2) Its goveming body has duly adopted or passed as an official act a resolution, motion or similar action authorizing the filing of the application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and designating the authorized representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required. (3) It has complied with all the requirements of OMB Circular No. A-95 as modified by Sections 570.300(c) (for entitlement applicants) or 570.400(d) (for discretionary applicants) and that either (l any comments and recommendations made by or through clearinghouses are attached and have been considered prior to submission of the application; or (i) the required procedures have been followed and no comments or recommendations have been received. (4) Prior to submission of Its application, the applicant has: (l provided citizens with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities. the range of activities that may be undertaken, and other important program requirements; (it) held at least two public hearings to obtain the views of citizens on community development and housing needs; and (tai) provided citizens an adequate opportunity to articulate needs, express preferences about proposed activities, assist in the selection of priorities• and otherwise to participate in the development of the application. (5) Its chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by HUD: (i) Ctxuents to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Fpsiroaxntal Policy Act of 1969 Insofar as the provision of such Act apply to the applicant's propmed program pursuant to 24 CFR 570.60.1; and (ll) Is ndMrized and commas on behalf of the applicant and himself to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts fee the purpose of enforcement of his responsibillties as such an official. (6) The Community Development Program has been developed so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low or moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. Where all or part of the community development program activities are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency, such needs are specifically described in the application under the Community Development Plan Summary. (7) It will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements of Federal Management Cucutars 744 and 74.7, as they relate to the application, acceptance and use of Federal funds for this federally -assisted program. (8) It will administer and enforce the labor standards requirements set forth In Section 570.605 and HUD regulations issued to implement such requiremcnts. (9) It will comply with all requirements imposed by HUD concerning special requirements of taw, program requirements. and other administrative requirements approved in accordance with Federal Management Circular 74-7. (IC) It will comply with the provisions of Executive Order 11296, relating to evaluation of flood hazards. (I1) [twin comply with: (i) Title VI of the Evil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88.352) and the regulations issued pursuant thereto (24 CFR Part 1), which provides that no person in the United States shall on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of. or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the applicant receives Federal financial assistance and will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this assurance. If any teal property of structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the applicant, this assurance shall obligate the applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which the real property or structure is used for a purpose for which the Federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involing the provision of similar servicers or benefits. (ii) Title Vlll of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (P.L. 90.284) as amended, administering all programs and activities relating to housing and community development in a manner to affirmatively further fail housmS; and will take action to affirmatively further fair housing in the sale or rental of housing, the financing of housing, and the provision of brokerage services within the applicant's jurisdiction. HUD•7015.12 111.75) prr�-- s • (ill) Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and the regulations bsued pursuant thereto (24 CFR 570.601), which provides that no person in the United States shill, on the ground of race. color, national origin or sex, be excluded from participation in. be denied the benefits of. or be subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity funded in whole or in part with Title 1 funds. (iv) Executive Order 11063 on equal opportunity in housing and nondiscrimination in the sate or rental of housing built with Federal assistance. (v) Executive Order 11246, and all regulations issued pursuant thereto (24 CFR Part 130). which provides that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of face, color, religion, sex or national origin in all phases of employment during the performance of Federal or federally • assisted contracts. Such contractors and subcontractors shall take affirmative action to insure fair treatment in employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer: recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination, rales of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training and apprenticeship. (vi) Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, requiring that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be given lower income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to eligible business concems which are located in, or owned in substantial part by, persons residing in the area of the project. (12) It will: (i) In acquiring teal property in connection with the connautity development block plant program, be RuiSed to the greatest extent practicable under Sure law. by the real property acquisition policies set out urvler Section 301 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L 91646) and the provisions of Section 302 thereof: (ii) Pay of reimburse property owners for necessary expenses as specified in Section 303 and 304 of the Act; and (iii) Inform affected persons of the benefits, policies, and procedures provided for under HUD regulations (24 CFR Part 42). (13) It will: (i) Provide fair and reasonable relocation payments and assistance in accordance with Sections 202, 203, and 204 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and applicable HUD regulations (24 CFR Part 42), to or for families, individuals, partnerships, corporations or associations displaced as a result of any acquisition of real property for an activity assisted under the program; (ii) Provide relocation assistance programs offering the services described in Section 205 of the Act to such displaced families, individuals, partnerships, corporations or associations in the manner provided under applicable HUD regulations; (iii) Assure that, within a reasonable time prior to displacement, decent, safe, and sanitary replacement dwellings will be available to such displaced families and individuals in accordance with Section 205(c) (3) of the Act, and that such housing will be available in the same range of choices to all such displaced persons regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, ser, or source of income; (iv) Inform affected persons of the benefits, policies, and procedures provided for under HUD regulations; and (v) Carry out the relocation process in such a manner as to provide such displaced persons with uniform and consistent services, including any services required to insure that the relocation process does not result in different or separate treatment to such displu.ed persons on account of their race, color, religion, national origin. sex, or source of income. (14) It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using positions for a purpose that is or gives Ore appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with uhom they have family, business, or other lies (15) 1t will comply with the provisionsof the Hatch Act which limit the political activity of employees_ (16) It will give HUD and the Comptroller General through any authorized representative access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the grant. I— 0 U II �/ /� • �/'�'I� e� ��• CrviG CPOWA 410 . E wASN2 G ST, iav� 1rt3 IW sztw ]�0.JS1 1l00 March 15, 1976 Mr. Adrian D. Anderson Historical Preservation Officer State Historical Department of Iowa B 13 Maclean Hall Iowa City, IA 52242 Dear Mr. Anderson: Re: Community Development Block Grant Funded Projects This is to inform you that we are fully aware of your office's historical preservation guidelines; and in developing our Community Development Block Grant projects, we plan to meet these requirements. Within designated rehabilitation neighborhoods each structure older than 50 years will be identified, architectural significance will be noted, and exterior improvements will retain the original character and personality of the structure whenever possible. We do have a copy of your "Historic - Architectural Sites Project Description Questionnaire" and plan to submit proper forms to your office as they are completed. Sincerely, M. PAUL ALEXANDER Redevelopment Coordinator JV:vb m ,n K) N N O. J J Ch v v T w !+ ' G � N N m V J w m m ON N S �• o r to 'o n N o rn M O a = N N H o „ T O N u o y C is c m M A N � T c 1 M a d 7- m m o _ � � C „ v N D n S 0 4 0 O_ b N m ,n K) N N O. J J Ch v v J J N !r � N N c. V J w m m ON N a r to 'o o rn N I� P v I o I C' J N 1 O N a I C7 F WD Li 0 w J N OJ I O N N c. IO w N -a 0 1 D r -4 0 r ymz� C') y r r G m netTs n C)0 r > r O~ f n S� 5•nZ N rtO Na n� O En rt CD CD rt UQ H z c I A 10 k I O\ F�- -a 0 1 D r -4 0 r ymz� C') y r r G m netTs n C)0 r > r O~ f n S� 5•nZ N rtO Na n� O En rt CD CD rt UQ H z c I A DEFINITIONS, DATA, SOURCES G METHODS 1, Standards for substandard housing are set forth in the 11ousing Standards (ExhibitA). housing code Minimum rental housing. standards These standards were used for re for owner occupied units are those used for the 1974 Survey (Exhibit B). 2 costsofurehnbilitationle for a�sllesslthanare theunits: cost ofwhere new the construction on a per unit basis, in a viable neighbor- hood with suitable land use relationships and not located in floodways. d 1974 3. Data sourcesRentinclude U Survey, uand9Code70 nEnforcemential Census, Records. 11OUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN TABLE I. SURVEY 01' IIOUSTNG CONDITIONS Notes: a, By interpolation - based on 1970 Renter/Owner ratio. ancy b RentrateaOft1lessnSurvey than 1%. - Summer 1975 - Showed a vac C. U.S. Census 1970 - Vacancy rate for housing was 1.31; however, the 1974 overall vacancy of 2.1% compared to vacancy of 4.6% in 1970 Census. owner occupied census showed an an overall • Exhibit A • 9.30.1 Chapter 9.30 9.30.1 DEFINITIONS. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Chapter. A. BASEMENT shall mean a portion of a building located partly underground but having at least one- fourth (k) of its clear floor -to -ceiling height above adjoining ground level. B. HOUSING INSPECTOR shall mean the official or officials of the City of Iowa City appointed to administer the provisions of this Chapter. C. CELLAR shall mean a portion of a building located partly or wholly underground, and having less than one-fourth (k) of its clear floor -to -ceiling height above the adjoining ground level. D. DWELLING shall mean any building which is wholly or partly used or intended to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants. E. DORMITORY shall mean any dwelling where group sleeping accomodatione are provided for persons not members of the same family groups in which several occupy large rooms or a series of closely associated rooms under joint occupancy and single management. For the purposes of this Chapter, the term "dormitory" shall include, but not limited to, fraternity houses and sorority houses. F. DWELLING UNIT shall mean any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or in- tended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating. G. EXTERMINATING shall mean the control and elimination of insects, rodents, or other pests by 405 MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS Sections: 9.30.1 Definitions 9.30.2 Inspection of Dwellings 9.30.3 Enforcement --Notice and Hearing 9.30.4 Basic Equipment and Facilities 9.30.5 Light, Ventilation and Heating 9.30.6 General Requirements 9.30.7 Minimum Space, Use and Location Require- ments 9.30.8 Responsibility of Owners and Occupants 9.30.9 Rooming Houses --Multiple Dwellings 9.30.10 Designation of Unfit Dwellings and Legal Procedure of Condemnation 9.30.1 DEFINITIONS. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Chapter. A. BASEMENT shall mean a portion of a building located partly underground but having at least one- fourth (k) of its clear floor -to -ceiling height above adjoining ground level. B. HOUSING INSPECTOR shall mean the official or officials of the City of Iowa City appointed to administer the provisions of this Chapter. C. CELLAR shall mean a portion of a building located partly or wholly underground, and having less than one-fourth (k) of its clear floor -to -ceiling height above the adjoining ground level. D. DWELLING shall mean any building which is wholly or partly used or intended to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants. E. DORMITORY shall mean any dwelling where group sleeping accomodatione are provided for persons not members of the same family groups in which several occupy large rooms or a series of closely associated rooms under joint occupancy and single management. For the purposes of this Chapter, the term "dormitory" shall include, but not limited to, fraternity houses and sorority houses. F. DWELLING UNIT shall mean any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or in- tended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating. G. EXTERMINATING shall mean the control and elimination of insects, rodents, or other pests by 405 0 9.30.1 0 eliminating their harborage places; by removing or making inaccessible materials that may serve as their food; by poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping; or by any other recognized and legal peat elimination methods approved by the Housing Inspector. 405a 9.30.1 H. GARBAGE shall mean the animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and con- sumption of food. I. HABITABLE ROOM shall mean a room or enclosed floor apace used, or intended to be used for living, -sleeping,: cooking, or eating purposes; excluding bathrooms, recreation rooms, water closet compartments, laundriee.-,pantries, foyers, or communicating corridors, closets, and storage,spaces. J. INFESTATION shall mean the ,presence, within or around a dwelling, or any insects, rodents, or other pests. K. MULTIPLE DWELLING shall ,mean any dwelling containing more than two (2) dwelling units. L. OCCUPANT shall mean any person, over one (1) year of age, living, sleeping, cooking, or eating in, or having ac- tual possession of, a dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit. M. OPERATOR shall mean any person whohas charge,. care, or control of a building or part thereof,.in which dwelling: unite or rooming units are let. N. OWNER shall mean any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others: 1. Shall have legal title to any dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual possession.thereof;.or . 2. .Shall have charge, care, or control of any,,, dwelling or:dwelling unit, as owner or agent of the owner, or as executor, administrator, trustee, or,guardian of the estate of the owner.. Any such person thus representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the -provisions of this Chapter to the same extent as if he were the owner. NN. PERMIT shall mean a Certificate certifying that the unit for which:it is issued in in compliance with_t6e. applicable provisions of this Chapter which Certificate. . shall expire at the end of one (1) year following its date Of issuance, unless sooner suspended or revoked as herein- after provided and shall be renewed annually. 0. PERSON shall mean and include any individual, firm, corporation, association, or partnership. P. PLUMBING shall mean and include all,of'the following supplied facilities.and equipment; gee pipea,,_gaa-burning, equipment, water pipes, garbage disposal unite, waste 'pipss, water closets, sinks,, dishwashers, lavatoria a,,.bathtubs, shower ;baths, clothes washing machines, catch basins,, drains, vents, and any other,slmilar supplied fixtures,, together with all connections to water, sewer or gas -lines., Q. ROOMING UNIT shall mean any Rroup.,of rooms forming a single habitable unit used or intended to ba used for Mn 9.30.2 living and sleeping but not for cooking and eating purposes. R. ROOMING HOUSE shall mean any dwelling, or that part of any dwelling containing one (1) or more rooming units,' in which space is let by the owner or operator to more than three (3) persons except those whose relationship to the owner or operator by blood, marriage, or legal adoption was the basis for occupancy. S. RUBBISH shall mean combustible and non-combustible waste materials, except garbage; and the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke, and other combustible material, paper, rags, cartons, -boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, 'glass, crockery, and duet. T. SUPPLIED shall mean paid for, furnished, or provided by or under the control of, the owner or operator. TT. TEMPORARY PERMIT shall mean a Certificate certi- fying that the unit for which it is issued is not in com- pliance with the applicable provisions of this Chapter and which certifies that the unit for which it is issued may be occupied for a time specified in said Certificate, pending the completion of the necessary improvements needed to bring it into compliance. Said time period being determined by a reasonable time necessary for the completion of said'. improvements, not to exceed six (6) months, and said Tempor- ary Permit shall be in effect for 'said 'time period,'unless sooner suspended or revoked as provided in -this Chapter and shall not be renewable with the exception that one renewal may be granted if the original permit and the renewal do not exceed six months. U. MEANING OF CERTAIN WORDS. Whenever'the words "dwelling", "dwelling unit", "rooming house", "rooming unit",- "premises", nit","premises", are used by this Chapter, they shall be'con- strued as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof". 9.30.2 INSPECTION OF DWELLINGS, DWELLING UNITS, ROOMING UNITS AND PREMISES. The housing Inspector, or his duly authorized agent, is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections to de- ! termine the condition of dwellings, dwelling unite, rooming units, and premises located within this City in order that he may perform his duty of safe -guarding the 'health and safety of the occupants of dwellings and of the general public. For the purpose of making such inspections, the Housing Inspector,or his duly authorized agent is hereby 407 a 0 0 9.30.3 authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable times, all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units,.and premises, with the consent of the owner, or his duly author- ized agent. Such inspections shall be at reasonable times on the week days between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. or at any other time when the owner or a responsible occu- pant or the authorized agent, is by arrangement present. In the event that the owner, occupant or authorized agent of the said owner of any dwelling, dwelling units, rooming unite or premises, shall refuse to allow the Housing In- spector or his duly authorized agent free access to such dwelling, dwelling unite, rooming units and premises, at reasonable times, then and in that event, the Housing In- spector or his duly authorized agent shall secure a Search Warrant to inspect said dwelling, dwelling units, rooming units or premises, on the basis of the refusal of the owner, occupant or authorized agent to allow said inspector. 9.30.3 ENFORCEMENT, NOTICE AND HEARINGS. A. Whenever the Housing Inspector determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there:has been a vio- lation of any provisions of this Chapter,'he shall give no- tice of such alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefore, as hereinafter provided. such notice shall: 1. 'Be put in writing. 2. Include .a statement of the reasons why it is be- ing issued. 3. Allow a specific time for the performance of.any act it requires. 4. Be served upon the owner or his agent, or the oc- cupant, as the case may require; provided that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent, or upon such occupant, if a copy thereof is served upon him personally; or if a copy thereof is sent by regis- tered mail 407 b 0 0 9.30.3 to his last known address; or if he is served with such notice by any other method authorized or required under the laws of this state. S. Such notice may contain an outline of reme- dial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. B. For the purposes specified in subsection 9.30.3C, 9.30.3D, 9.30.3E, 9.30.9B, 9.30.9E and 9.30.10E of this Chapter, there is hereby created a Housing Appeals Board. The Council may appoint a special board or may utilize any existing official board of the city for this purpose. C. Any person affected by any notice ,which .has . been issued in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this Chapter may request, and shall be granted, a hearing on the matter before the Housing Appeals Board; provided that such person shall file,in the office of the Housing Inspector a written petition requesting such hearing and setting forth :a brief , statement of the grounds therefore within ten days after the date the notice was served. Upon receipt of such petition, the Housing Inspector shall set a time and place for such hearing; shall give the peti- tioner written notice thereof,.and shall take no fur- ther enforcement action pending the outcome of the hearing. At such hearing, the petitionereshall be given an opportunity to be heard and to show why such, notice should be modified or withdrawn. The hearing shall be commenced not later than thirty (30) days after the date on which the petition was filed provided that, upon application of the petitioner, the Housing Inspector may postpone the date of the hearing fora reasonable time beyond such thirty (30) day period if, in his judgment, the petitioner has submitted a good and sufficient reason for such postponement. D. After such hearing, the Housing Appeals Board shall sustain, modify, or withdraw the notice, depend- ing upon its findings as to whether the provisions of this Chapter have been complied with. If the Housing Appeals Board sustains or modifies such notice it shall be deemed an order. Any notice served pursuant to subsection 9.30.2 of this Chapter shall automatically become an order if a written petition for a hearing is not filed in the office of the Housing Inspector within ten (10) days after such notice is served. After a hearing in the case of any notice suspending any permit required by Section 9.30.9 when such notice 408 LJ 0 9.30.3 has been sustained by the Housing Appeals Board, the permit ,shall be deemed to have been revoked. Any such permit which has been suspended by a notice shall be deemed to be automatically revoked if ,a petition. for hearing is not filed in the office of the Housing Inspector within ten (10) days after such notice is served. E• -`The proceeding at such hearing, including the findings, and decision of the Housing Appeals Board Shall be summarized, reduced to writing, and entered as a matter of public record in the office of the Housing Inspector. Such record shall also include a copy of every notice or order issued in connection with the matter. No hearing shall be valid unless a majority of the Board in present and no decision. at a hearing shall be valid and binding unless reached by a majority of the whole board. by Any person aggrieved 408a 9.30.4 the decision of the Housing Appeals Board may seek relief' - therefrom in any court of competent jurisdiction, as pro vided,by the laws of this state. F. Whenever the Housing Inspector finds that an emer- gency exists which threatens immediately the public health', he may issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency. 'Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Chapter, such order shall'be' effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately but upon -pe- tition to the Housing Inspector shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. After such hearing, depending upon its findings as to whether the provisions of this.ordl= nance have been complied with, the Housing Appeals Board` shall continue such order in effect, or modify it, or re- voke it. 9.30.4 BASIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. No person shall occupy as owner -occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein which does not com- ply with the following requirements. A. Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to a water and sewer system approved by the Housing Inspector. B. Every dwelling unit shall contain a room which affords privacy to a person within said room and which is equipped with a flush water closet and a lavatory basin in good working condition and properly connected to a water and sewer system approved by the Housing Inspector. C. Every dwelling unit shall contain, within a room which affords privacy to a person within said room, a bath- tub or shower in good working condition and properly con- nected to a water and sewer system approved by the Housing Inspector. D. Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower required under the provisions of subsections of sub- sections 4A, 4B, and 4C of Section 9.30.4 of this Chapter j shall be properly connected with both hot and cold water lines. E. All plumbing shall be so designed and installed as to prevent contamination of the water supply through back- flow, back -siphonage, and any other method of contamination and so that no potable water line or plumbing fixture is directly connected to a non -potable water supply. 409 9.30.4 F. Every water supply line shall be so constructed that there is no possibility of a cross -connection between a potable and non -potable water supply. G. Every water supply inlet shall be located above. the flood level of any installed sink, lavatory, bathtub or automatic washing,maching and similar water using fixtures, or above some unobatructible overflow thereof; and there shall be no submerged inlets, except submerged inlets in- stalled with a vacuum breaker of a type approved by. the Housing Inspector. H. The waste line of every water using fixture.shall be trapped and every waste line shall drain freely without ob- structions and shall be free of leaks. I. All plumbing, plumbing fixtures and appurtenances thereof shall:be maintained in good working condition and reasonable repair by the owner. J.- Waterpressure shall be adequate to permit a proper flow of water from all open outlets at all times. - K. Every water closet shall be of the trapped type, with facilities for safe and clean flushing. No water.closet shall, be of the so-called "flush -hopper", "frost-proof.hopper..", or similar type. L. Every dwelling shall have supplied water heating facilities which are properly installed, are maintained in safe and good working condition, and properly.connected_with the hot waterlines required under the provisions of sub section 9.30.4E of this section and are capable of heating;. water to ouch a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be.drawn.at every required kitchen sink, lavatory, basin, bathtub or shower at a tempreature.of not less: than one hundred twenty degrees (120) F. Such supplied water heating facilities shall becapableof meeting the require- ments of this subsection when the dwelling.or-dwelling unit heating facilities required under the provisions of sub- section 9.30.5F of this Chapter are notin operation. M. Storage and disposal of garbage.and rubbish shall.. comply with the requirements of the ordinances of,.the Code of Iowa City concerning same. N. All fuel burning hot water heaters shall .be.properly vented .in accordance with subsection -.9.30.5G of this Chapter. 0 Every gas pdpe shall be sound and tightly put together and shall be free of leaks,corrosion, or obstruction so,as- to reduce gas .pressure or volume. P._ Every gas appliance shall be connected.to a gas -line with solid metal piping except that listed metalappliancecon- nectors or semi-rigid tubing may be used if approved by the Housing Inspector. 410 9.30.4 Q, Gas pressure shall be adequate to permit a proper flow of gas from all open gas valves at unit all tshall, have R. Every dwelling' unit and rooming access to two (Z) independent, unobstructed' meanss0 be ee directly or'via-corridors °round egress remote from each other• At least one a doorway which discharges stairways or both, to the exterior of the building at ,g. lovel. Every dwelling or rooming unit shall have safe' S. cess leading to safe and open state as required by the laws of this unobstructed means of eg space at ground level, of Iowa City. heating unit and water heatecon and ordinances of the City an automatic T. Every gas -burning pilot light and shall be equipped with a P as to the unit in the event the flow of 8 units with trol to interruptgas heating of pilot light failure and all g revent overheating• plenum shall have a limit control to p s either interior ea exterior, , U. All stairs and step and thirty- having tiirty- hav U. four (4) or more risers shall be equip substantial handrail situated between thirty (30 walkway' occupied floors and`porch and 11) of. four (34) inches above the nose `of the stair treads•" Al stairways between Occup ht.(g) inches steps shall have at least six xnot Mc (9) cigIt, Fire - head room; a riser height nine'(9) a tread width of at least nine (9)` and a tread width not less than inched Winders escape stairs shall have inches and a riser not in excess f nine eas accessible to shall not be used on fire eecap substantial occupants of any dwelling and B'be protected bythan two (2 feet above adjacent areas shall be pinches high. guardrails at least thirty-six (36) BEATING. No oereon'4ha11 9.30.5 LIGHT, VENTILATION, ANDor Occupancy any occupy as owner -occupant or let CO purposeotter fOf living, uniC, for the purpose comply dwelling or dwelling therein, which does not sleeping, cooking, or eating with the follow% Tequirementsc' habitable room exc"'shall have at least one ept those used solely for and eating '(1) -p, Every cooking or cooking directly to: the outdoors.' The window or skylight facing i for e` minimum total window area, measured tintwaen stops r for ehall'be ten'percent`(lOz) portions every habitable room Whenever walls or other P window of any such room and`suan three floor area of such room. of structures face a light-obetracting at are located lees`t bo (3) feet from the window and extend to a level above that 411 9.30.5 of the ceiling of the room, such a window shall not be deemed to face directly to the outdoors and shall not be included as contributing to the required minimum total window area. Whenever the only window in a room is a skylight type win- dow in the top of such room, the total window area of such skylight shall equal at least fifteen percent (15%) of the total floor area of such room. Any habitable room which does not have a window or skylight shall have supplied elec- tric luminaries capable or producing at least seventy (70) feet candles of light at the cooking surface level of ranges and twenty (20) foot candles of light at the surface of table and other food preparation work surfaces. B. Every habitable room shall have at least one (1) win- dow or skylight which can easily be opened, or such other, device as will adequately ventilate the room. .That total openable window area in every habitable room shall be equal to at least forty-five percent (45X) of the minimum window, area size or minimum skylight type window size, as required in subsection 9.30.5A, except where there is supplied some, other device affording adequate ventilation and approved..by the Housing, Inspector. C. Every bathroom and water closet compartment shall comply with the light and ventilating requirements for hav itable rooms contained in subsections 5A and 5B except that no window or skylight shall be required in adequately ven- tilated bathrooms and water closet compartments equipped, with a ventilation system approved by the Housing Inspector. D. Every public hall and stairway in every multiple dwelling containing five (5) or more dwelling unite shall be adequately lighted at all times. Every public hall and stairway in structures devoted solely to 'dwelling occupancy and containing not more than four (4) dwelling units may be supplied with conveniently located light switches, controlling an.adequate lighting system which may be turned on when, needed, instead of full-time lighting. The,eontinuous or. available light intensity at floor or stairtread level shall be .at least two (2) foot candles. Every habitable room shall be equipped with a safe electrical switch which acti- vates ajuminary within ,the room which is located near'and convenient to the room entrance. E. Every habitable room shall contain at leasttwo(2) separate floor or wall type electric convenience outlet■ - which shall be situated a distance apart equivalent to at. least twenty-five (25) percent of the perimeter of the room; and every water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room, and public hall shall contain at least one (1) 412 9.30.5 supplied ceiling or wall type electric light fixture. Every such outlet and fixture shall be properly installed, shall be maintained in good and safe working condition. No temporary wiring shall be used except extension cords which run directly from portable electric fixtures to convenience outlets and which do not lie beneath floor coverings,or.ex- tend through doorways, transoms, or similar apertures in structural elements or attached thereto. The electrical system of every dwelling shall not for reasons.of overload- ing, delapidating, lack of insulation or improper fusing or for any other cause, expose the occupants to hazards of electrical shock or the occupants and the structure to hazards of fire. facilities which F. Every dwelling shall have heating are properly installed, are maintained in safe and good working condition, and are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments located therein to a temperature of at t` seventy degrees (70) F.at a distance of three (3) feet above 'floor level at all times. Such heating''facilities shall be so operated and equipped that heat as herein specified is available to every dwelling unit and rooming unit. G. Every central heating unit, space heater, water heater, and cooking appliance shall be located and installed in such a manner so as to afford reasonable protection against involvement of egress facilities or egress routes. in the event of uncontrolled fire or explosion in them and protection against ignition of fire in the structure or materials in the structure. Every fuel burning g unit or water heater shall be effectively vented in a safe`. manner to a chimney or duct leading to the exterior of the building and shall be furnished with adequate air supply. The vents shall be of such design as to assure proper draft, shall be adequately supported and shall be kept reasonably clean and in good condition. H. No fuel burning space heater shall be located with- in any sleeping room unless provided with adequate ducting,; for air supply from the exterior, and the combustion chamber for such heating unit shall be scaled from the room in an airtight manner. I. Every steam or hot water boiler and water heater shall be protected against overheating by adequate' external devices approved by the Housing Inspector. J. During that portion of each year when the Housing Inspector deems it necessary for protection against mos - 413 ® 0 9.30.6 quitoes, flies, and other insects, ectly from a every door, opening dir- dwelling unit or rooming unit to outdoor apace, shall have supplied screens of not less than sixteen (16) mesh per inch and a self-closing device; and every window or other device with openings to the outdoor space, used for ventilation, shall likewise be Supplied with such screens; provided that, such screens shall not be required during - such period in rooms deemed by the Housing Inspector located high enough in the upper stories of buildings to be as to be free from such insects. K. Every basement or cellar window used or intended to be used for ventilation, and every other opening to a base- ment which might provide an entry for rodents, shall be supplied with a heavy wire screen or not larger than.one- fourth (1/4) inch mesh or such other device as will effec- tively prevent their entrance. 9.30.6. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS RELATING -TO THE SAFE.AND SANITARY MAINTENANCE OF PARTS OF DWELLINGS AND DWELLING UNITS. No person shall occupy ae owner -occupant or let to .another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the pur- pose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein,. which does not comply with the following requirements: A. Every foundation, roof, floor, wall, ceiling,:stai Step, and every window, door, and other aperture r,covering shall be reasonably weather -tight, rodent proof, sound, of safe construction, and shall be maintained in good condition. B. Every doorway to and within each habitable room, bathroom,.toilet room, kitchen, hall, and.etairwell•shall be at least six foot four inches (6'4") high and twentylfour (24) inches wide. All entrance doorways to dwelling,. units rooming units shall be equipped with doors which effectively close the doorway. C• All Structural# insulating, and wall ceiling and floor fimater asI be such as isle, and the installation .thereof Shall to provide fire resistivity and flame spread characteristics as required by state law or approved by the Housing Inspector and the surfaces shall be of such character as to be easily cleanable. D. Every door, door hinge, and door latch Shall ,be in good condition and every door, when closed, shall fi able well within its frame. son - All t reason - All and doors, and, their frames shall be constructed and maintained 1n such ralation to vale u as to exclude rain and wind from enter-.. ing the structure. 414 0 • 9.30.7 E. Every water closet compartment floor surface and bathroom floor surface 511,111econstructed to and and mainto asained so 'as to be reasonably impervioust in a clean and sans - permit such floor to be easily gs which are in good con - tart' condition. Floor s dition and composed of terrazo, tile, smooth concrete, noleum, or other Similar materials rubber, asphalt tile, li which are reasonably impervious to water tie all be deemed to satisfy the requirements of thpieceaof equipment or util- F. Every supplied facility, pit ity shall be construccedor that and shall lbedmaintained iin satin - safely and effectively, factory working condition. G. No owner, operator, or occupant shall cause ser- vice, facility, equipment, or utility, which is required or under this Chapter, to be d from or shut' off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling let or occupied by him except for such temporary interruption as may be neces- sary while actual repairs or alterations are. in process,. or during temporary emergencies. H. The premises and grounds of every dwelling shall be or property and shall be graded, kept orderly and free of uncontrolled materials whit are hazardous to life, health, drained, and maintained as to preclude the ponding or water or the attraction, breeding, and harborage of vermin.. I The exterior of every dwelling and its outbuildings, porches, exterior steps, and similar appurtenances shall" be painted, finished or otherwise maintained to prevent excessive deterioration from hn g. sagchutesandsimilar openings J, All pipe pas enclosed or through walls or floors shall adequately passage of vermin. sealed to `prevent the spread off fire or p urtenances,_ K All fences, outbuildings, and other app on the premises of _any dwelling and all eaves troughs,, downspouts and other roof drainage equipment ofall be the dwelling and its outbuildings Sh otherwiseaintsuch daiannersound in so asnnot tional condition, afety or shazard. health, to constitute a fire, or let to any other occupant L. No owner shaunitor Occupy prooming unit unless it is any vacant dwelling clean, sanitary, and fit for human occupancy. 9.30.7 MINIMUM SPACE, USE, AND LOCATION REQUIREMENTS. No person Shall occupy. as owner-occt- or let to upan another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling ting -there - the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating 415 9.30.7 in, which does not comply with the following requirements: A. Every dwelling unit shall contain at least one hun- dred fifty (150) square feet of floor space for the first oocupant thereof and at least one hundred (100) additional square feet of floor space for every additional occupant thereof; the floor space to be calculated on'the basis of total habitable room area. Each bedroom in each such unit shall contain at least eighty (80) square feet of floor space. B. In every dwelling unit of two (2) or more rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes shall contain at least four .hundred (400) cu.ft. of air space=for each occupant twelve (12) years of age or older and at least 200 (200) cu. ft, of air space for each child under twelve (12) years of age. C. No dwelling containing two(2) or more dwelling units or rooming units and no dwelling unit containing two (2) or more rooming units shall have such room arrangements that access to a bathroom or water closet compartment inten- did for use by occupants of mote than one (1) dwelling unit or rooming unit can be had only by going through another dwelling unit or rooming unit; nor shall room arrangements be such that access to a dwelling unit or rooming unit can be had only by going through another dwelling unit or room- ing unit or a bathroom or water closet compartment. D. Every habitable room hereafter erected shall have a ceiling height of at least seven (7) feet except that at least one-half (1/2) of the floor area of any habitable room located directly beneath a roof and having a sloping ceiling shall have a ceiling height of at least seven (7) feet; and the floor area of that part of any room where the ceiling height is less than five (5) feet shall not be con- sidered as part of the floor area in computing the total floor area of the room for the purpose of determining the maximum permissable occupancy thereof. E. No cellar space shall be used as a habitable room or dwelling unit. F. No basement space shall be used as a habitable room or dwelling unit unless: 1. The floor and walls are impervious to leakage of underground and surface runoff water and are insulated against dampness. 2, The total window area in each room is equal to at least the minimum window area sizes as required in sub- section 9.30.5A. 3. Such required minimum window area is located 416 9.30.8 enLIrcly above the grade of the ground adjoining such window arca or a window below grade in whole or in part shall have a minimum clear space of three (3) feet from the face of said window. - 4. The total openable window area in each room is equal to at least the minimum as required under subsection 9.30.5B, except where there is supplied some other device affording adequate ventilation and approved by the Housing Inspector. 5. No basement shall be occupied as a dwelling unit unless all the following conditions are complied with _ as to each room occupied for living purposesc a. Such room shall be at least seven (7) feet high in every part from the floor to the ceiling. b. The ceiling of such room shall be in every part, at least three (3) feet six (6) inchesabove the sur- face of the street or ground outside of or adjoining the same. c. There shall be appurtenant to such room the use of a water closet. d. At least one (1) of the rooms of the apart- ment of which such room is an integral part shall have a window or windows opening directly to the at rest or yard with an aggregate of at least twelve (12) square feet in size clear of the sash frame and which shall open readily for the purpose of ventilation. e. The lowest floor shall be waterproof and damp-proof. . - - f. Such room shall have sufficient light and ventilation, shall be well -drained and dry and shall be fit for human habitation. - - 9.30.8 RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS. A. Every owner of a dwelling containing two (2) or more dwelling units shall be responsible for maintaining ina clean and sanitary condition the shared or public areas of the dwelling and premises thereof. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall keep in a clean, safe and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling; dwelling.unit, and premises thereof which he occupies and controls. B. Every floor and floor covering shall be kept reason- ably clean and shall not be littered or covered with dirt, duet, garbage, human or animal fecal matter, or any other unsanitary thing. Every wall and ceiling shall be reasonably clean and 'shall not be littered or covered with dust, dirt, cobwebs, or 417 I 9.30.9 greasy film. No staeoait water shall be allowed to accumulate or stand anywhere about the premises and grounds. C. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all his rubbish, garbage, and any other organic waste in a clean and sanitary manner, by placing it in the disposal facilities or storage containers required by sub- section 9.30.4M. it shall be the responsibility of the owner to supply such facilities or containers for all dwel- ling units in multiple dwellings and for all dwelling units located on premises where more than two (2) dwelling units share the same premises. In all other cases, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to furnish such facil- ities or containers: D. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall be responsible for hanging all screens and double or storm doors and windows whenever the same are required under the provisions of this Chapter except where the owner has agreed to supply such service, E. Every occupant of a dwelling containing a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the exterminating of any insects, rodents, or other pests therein or on the pre miass and every occupant of a dwelling unit in a dwelling containing more than one (1) dwelling unit shall be respon- sible for such extermination whenever his dwelling unit is the only one infested.Notwithstanding the foregoing pro- visions of this subsection, whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a rodent proof or reasonably insect proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. Whenever infes tation exists in two (2) or more of the dwelling units in any dwelling, or in the shared or public parts of any -dwel- ling containing two (2) or more dwelling units, extermin ation thereof shall be the responsibility of.the owner. F. Every occupant of a dwelling unit "shall -keep all plumbing fixtures therein in a clean, safe,land sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof. In shared facilities, "the owner shall be responsible -:for the maintenance and sanitary condition of said fixtures. 9.30.9. ROOMING HOUSES - MULTIPLE DWELLINGS. No person shall operate a rooming house, or shall occupy. or let to another for occupancy any rooming unit, except in compliance with the provisions of every section of this Chapter except the provisions of subsections 9.30.4A through 418 0 9.30.9 E, 9.30.8A, 9.30.8C, 9.30.8D, 9.30.8E, and 9.30.BF. A. No person shall operate a rooming house or multiple dwelling or shall let to another for occupancy any unit in any rooming house or multiple dwelling unless..he:,.holds a Valid Rooming House Permit or Multiple Dwelling,Permit or a Temporary Permit for said rooming house or multiple dwelling, -issued by the Housing Inspector in the name of__, the operator and for the specific dwelling; or dwelling unit., The operator shall apply to the Housing Inspector upon com- pliance by the operator that all necessary improvements needed to bring the unit into compliance with,the.provisions of this Chapter shall be done within the time period specified in said Temporary Permit. The permit;or Tempor- ary Permit shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within. the rooming house or multiple dwelling at,all _times. Each Temporary Permit shall have clearly stamped thereon the words, "Temporary Permit" and the duration of.said permit. B. Any person whose application for a permit to oper- ate a rooming house or multiple dwelling has been.denied, may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Housing Appeals Board under the procedure pro- vided by Section 9.30.3. . C. Before the Housing Inspector shall issue any permit. or -Temporary Permit under the provisions of,this,Section,... there shall be paid by_the owner or,operator.of,the'rooming house or multiple dwelling or dwellings, a.fee, the amount, of which shall be set by Resolution of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa. The fee for a Temporary Permit,ehnll be. the same.as for a Permit and a separate fee shall be due for each and every:renewal•of a temporary permit. -and a,eeparate fee shall be required for a regular Permitissuedafter.a _ Temporary Permit has expired or the unit has come.into_com-- pliance. D. Whenever, upon inspection of any rooming_house,or multiple dwelling, the housing inspector finds ,that con- ditions or practices,exist which are in violation of any, provisions of Chia Chapter, the Housing Inspector shall give notice in writing to the operator of ouch,rooming house or multiple dwelling that unless such conditions or prac- tices are corrected within a reasonable period, to beAs- terminad by the Housing Inspector, the operator's permit will be suspended. At the end of such period,;the Housing Inspector shall reinspect such.rooming house or mul- tiple dwelling and if he finds that sueh.conditions or practices have not been corrected,.he shall.give, notice, in writing, to the operator that the latter's permit has been 419 E suspended. Upon receipt of notice of suspension, such op- erator shall immediately cease operation of'such rooming house or multiple' dwelling and no person shall occupy, for sleeping.or living purposes and rooming unit therein pro Ch .apter vided that in instances where vrolationshor rooming for confined to one (1) of several dwelling uniteement of the Housing unite within a dwelling in the j g safety Inspector, do not constitute a hazard lim [gth or elsewhere, the Housing Inspector may of the requirement to vacate premises to the areas in which the violations exist, erste a rooming house E. Any person whose permit to operate who has received or multiple dwelling has been suspended', notice from the Housing Inspector that his permit is to be suspended unless existing conditions or practices dt ma hrequest, rooming house or multiple dwelling are mattercorrectebefore the and shall be granted, a hearing provided by Section i Housing Appeals Board under the proce(f 9.30.3 of this Chapter provided that, f no petition for such hearing is filed within ten (10) days following the day on which such permit was suspended, such permit shall be deemed to have been automatically revoked. In dwellings in which rooming. ea unite are let at least basin, g, and bathtub eor a one (1) flush water closet, lavatory .wer stem ap- shower, properly connected to a water anoodeworking condition proved by the Housing Inspector and iror fraction,` ahall.be supplied for each eight (8) persons thereof, including members of the operator's family wherever they ,share the use of the said facilities provided that, in a rooming house where rooms are let only to males, flush " urinals may be substituted for not more that one-half (1/2) the required number of water closets. Age suchto facilities shall be so located within the dwege way to all persona reasonaly accessible from a common hall or passage sharing such facilities. 0, In dwellings in which rooming units are let, the ro- operator supplying bed linen and to .thnrthe shall Of vide same at least once a week and prior to the letting of a room to any occupant. The .operator shall ragpocleannand, for themaintenance of all supplied bedding sanitary manner. The operator shall furnish ind.mainta]n na to such curtains, drapes, or aim lar equipmentfls units., assure privacy to the occupants of the rooming H. Every rooming unit shall ,contain at least four.hun- each dyed (400) cubic eratorfeet offair space ..every roomingrhouse shallabe'thereof. op I. The op 420 a 9.30.10 responsible for ceilings, andary formaintenance Of maintenance ofaalsanitary and ceiling part of the rooming house and he floors, other p• maintenance condition in every onsible for the sanitary shall further be resp of the entire premises where the entire structure or is leased or occupied by the operator.rovided buil J. A „Class A" type fire extinguisher shall be provided dwelling and rooming 5o that the top is not over Ex each floor of every huntip a accessible to the Extinguishare _shall be hung five (5) feet from the floor and arsocaBin must travel more occupants and spaced so that no P Point to teach the five (75) feet from any P ed or nearest extinguisher. that seventy- withers . Exting Shall be recharged the manufacturer and a examined as directed periodically by all be attached to dated tag showing such maintenance sh each exting wisher at all times* ter which applies to K. Every provision of th la hahotels, dormitories, rooming houses shall also apps to ceps to the extent that any fraternities and sororities, state such provision may be found in conflict with the laws of this state or with the lawful regulations of any board or agency, house in which space is to let L, In every rooranons and in every multiple dwelling in unit is served by a common to more than four p the heating_ which more than onet w orallwater heating 'system,. central heating y enclosed or otherwise pro - unit or unite shall be sultablY all walls, tected in the interest of firs con including ,roved is the hour fire resistive ornatsprinkler system_ aFP ceilings, and Housing inspector. 9.30<10 DESIGNATION OF UNFIT DWELLINGS AND LEGAL PRO - 9.30 ant, or let to another CEDURE OF CONDEO as owner_Occup - for the purpose No person shall occupy or dwelling unit, dwelling therein, which does for occupancy any cooking, or eating of living, sleeping, requirements._ not comply With the following unit which shall be found A, Any dwelling or dwelling to have any of the as following defeote shall be Ionated d unfit for human habitatioInspector.n shall be so designatida[ ar placarded by the HousingdgCa'ed, dilap Y, -1, One which is so damaged+ that it creates a unsanitary,, unsafe, or vermin infested, of ''the occupants or serious hazard to the health or safety of the public. 420 b 0 • «z11RUI 2. One which lacks illumination, ventilation, or sanitation facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. 3. One which, because of its general condition or location, is unsanitary or otherwise dangerous to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. B. Any dwelling or dwelling unit or any portion thereof, condemned as unfit for human habitation and so designated and placarded by the Housing Inspector, shall be vacated immed- iately as ordered by the Housing Inspector. C. No dwelling or dwelling unit or portion thereof which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation, shall again be used for human habitation until written ap- proval is secured from, and such placard is removed by, the Housing Inspector. The Housing Inspector shall remove such placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condem- nation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. D. No person shall deface or remove the placard from any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned as un- fit for human habitation and placard as such, except as pro- vided in subsection 9.30.10C. E. Any person affected by any notice or order relating to the condemning and placarding of a dwelling or dwelling unit as unfit for human habitation may request, and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Housing Appeals Board under the procedure set forth in Section 9.30.3 of this Chapter. 420 c 0 • Exhibit B SCAJ.r FOR i:nrinr, s,rlcur.ruttAl. cor:urrrOraS J (.I[AI?ACITItI&•i'If:S GOOD I FAllt 1 10011 I Roor 0 10 70 Dericirncir,sl I. Is 0 10 20 Foundation 0 10 20 II(ou_:c paint 0 -----z--------^--- Steps and porch 0 q 8 MinorI k'imlow fr:nncs and Deficiencieslg]ar;S 0 3 G Ichilmloy 0 2 q IGuticr and dowli- I (Spout 0 2 q ToLal— 0 J + W N o r�- o r ; n m D w f•r�G n ?f m v O g H (" 1 CTI o M (D O A D O O N �+ z m � N O ... m n N H (D -1 ? 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HOUSING ASSISTANCE NEEDS OF LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS Notes: a Number of households currently receiving assistance - 466. 7253 -466 Elderly currently receiving assistance - 164. 891 -164 M = 281 Families currently receiving assistance - 270. 1692 -270 IT27 = 56% Large families currently receiving assistance - 32. 442 -32 412 = 16% I' Percent of fundable need, i.e. percent of total of number of family, large family and elderly low income households. Iowa City has many households consisting of unrelated individuals not eligible for housing assistance. i N r N r W N r W N r w c�D d+ ry ' a�' N �• a� rH- b m co o w �yHp1. H 70 rt fwi O p 5< 5< w pi 7 5< 5< w H2 C~D `G t�D W v'�i N gyp, r c0c Qa 6a y 0 6-o Oo Oa cD A a 5' pxQ (A~ 5P' 0 5' v5' w M 5' S' ` (D . p c rt �' • • ffppw G •�y TJ M O n< G •w-3 O XV1 < H rC) N N Cr O CD N= Nprt N'.j trrt rt rrrC Ln rrrfff w 5 `G tn rt Vt m tl1 iC ~ fD cD w () /� O 77�y IDOO' `w P• 'pGi �n-• :3-0 pOH. pP=r. 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A windshield update was completed .January 23, 1976. (See Housing, Report for discription of weighted rating system). Approximately one-half of the originally surveyed were reexamined. The number of single family units in the fair to poor and poor categories was projected proportionately to include all single family dwellings. As 83% of the city's single family units are owner occupied,this percentage of the single family sub - standards units was assumed to he owner occupied. As the percentage of multi -family units which are owner occupied is very low,the substandard multi -family unit were not included. Units not suitable for rehabilitation include the following factors: 1) incompatible land use relationship, 2) excessive cost to bring units up to community standards, 3) not in viable neighborhoods, or 4) located in floodways. A-' Overcrowding Number of persons per room is reported in the 1970 U.S. Census by tenure. The number of overcrowded families and primary individuals are reported. Elderly families and elderly individuals were added together by tenure. Families and large families in overcrowded conditions were apportioned according to the proportion of the non -elderly renter or owner families each represents. A3 Excessive proportion of income for shelter. 2.5 income value ratio with income of less than $10,000. (Table 17 Housing Report (U.S. Census) by interpolation) 12% of home owners are non -elderly unrelated individuals. 22% of the families and elderly individuals who own homes are elderly families and individuals. 78% of family and elderly individual home owners are non - elderly families. 22% of all home owners (including unrelated individuals) are large families. 1269 Low income home owners paying excessive shelter costs. 279 are households of five or more persons. 34 12% of home owners who are not families. 245 large families low income home owners paying 25% or more for shelter. Data Sources F, Methods Page 2 1117 low income homeowners paying 2S% or more for shelter. 22% are families and elderly. elderly families and individuals 780 or 871 are non -elderly, not large families. B1 Substandard renter occupied unit data was collected from the Code Enforcement Minimum Housing Division, Department of Community Development. The number of elderly, family and large family households in substandard rental units was assumed to be in accordance with the percentage of the renter households each group represents. B2 See A2. B3 Households with yearly income less than 800 of median income paying more than 25% of income for rent - U.S. Census 1970 figures for households with less than $10,000 annual income were used. 80% of median income for Johnson County established at $10,300 for 1974. Although it is possible that some of the households near the top of the range are in 1974 above the 80% of media income limit in 1975, it is more likely that a greater number of households are paying MORE than 25% of their income for rent. Rental housing costs increased an average of 30-40% during this period according to the Rental dousing Survey taken in the summer of 1975. Income from earnings rose rapidly than rent. (The University of Iowa which employs approximately 37% of the Iowa City workforce experiences a 12% per capita increase in payroll between August 1971, and .July 1.975. The per capita increase for summer payroll would be slightly higher than for non -summer months as the base is lower and 1975 pay increases were greater for lower paid employees. Figures were furnished by the Payroll Office at the University of Iowa and include hospital and administrative personnel.) The effect of increased social security and welfare assistance payments would be to increase income of persons and households at the lower end of the range of income below 80% of the median income. Thus few of these households could be expected to have exceeded the HUD income limits in 1975. C No households will be displaced in the program year DI Expected to Reside - already employed in locality. Data Sources 4 Methods Page 3 3271 work in Iowa City or Coralville and reside in small towns in Johnson County. 1153 work in Iowa City or Coralville and reside in rural Johnson County. 1144 work in Iowa City or Coralville and reside outside Johnson County. 5568*work in Iowa City or Coralville and reside elsewhere. .38 percent of all families below 80% of median income in 1970 (excludes non-:amily households). 2116 .205 (20.5% of commuters from outside the urban area commute from outside the county). 436 could be expected to reside in the urban area if housing were available. Elderly Fain ily Large Family 130 243 64 It is expected that these persons will generally reflect already established need patterns. It is expected that many elderly will move to the city in response to housing availability and that many currently employed individuals and households will be eligible for housing assistance and will move to Iowa City when they restore. *Count of persons - some of these may belong to the same household. D2 Approximately 440 new jobs in manufacturing, and approximately 120 new commercial/retail jobs about 1/3 of which will be part time jobs (60 jobs) will become available as the result of planned business expansion.* In December, 1975, 2.8% of the resident labor force (1,100 persons) were unemployed and looking for work. Approximately 1.5% can be considered function- al unemployment (@ 590 persons) leaving 1.3%, or 510 persons to absorb 500 proposed jobs. University employment has been growing slowly in recent years and there are no known plans for expansion in the near future. It is not expected that non - employment will result in a measurable increase in fundable housing assistance needs. The reduction of the number of households expected to reside by the number of units which will be available within a 3 year period (an 85 unit moderate rent apartment complex is currently under construction) makes the 436 expected residents an accurate assessment of the total number of low income households expected to reside. * Information from Building Permits and current Planning Division, Department of Community Development (breakdown available upon request). Data Sources F, Methods Page 4 Estimates a of population expected to reside will be determined by a survey to be completed December, 1976- The survey will be conducted during the summer months (May -August). A survey of numbers of employees commuting to particular areas Of Iowa City to work has been done by the Regional Planning Commission. Employers contacted in the orginal survey browill waytheresults Will dt llbecomparaf bleto information already this survey. 7n this gathered and the representative sample will be pre -determined. }.' Household totals - the number of households in the largest category of need (excess rent) was added to one half of each of the other two categories to correct for double counting (households experiencing more than deprivation). one type of housing AApp,oved No. 63R-1471 . Page 1 of 2 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN TABLE 111. GOALS FOR LOWER INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE CURRENT YEAR GOAL I. NAME OF APPLICANT 3. ORIGINAL City of Iowa City - Neal Berlin, City Manage Civic Center -410 E. -Washington Street Iowa. City, IA 52240 F t I7 AMENDMENT. OATS: 2. APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER 4. PROGRAM YEAR - - B — — — — FHO M: TO: ' NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS TO BE ASSISTED TYPES AND SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE LOFRLY On LARGE ALL! F'rAI+DI CAPPED FAMILY' FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS (4 or less(J ar MOIL —2'person s) per.cnns) per.wns) (a) (6) (c) (d) (a) A. NEW RENTAL UNITS - 1 1. Section 8 -HUD Earliest occupancy Fall 1976 64 64 — 2_ 2. Stole sgAgy=-TQIJ-L5um of lints a. Section 8 _33 4 b. Other _ 3. Other Assisted New Rental Housing s (Identify) - Total '---_ — _ _—_--- 7 6. ---- -- - a -- 4. Total (Som of lines 1, 2, and 3) 64 64 - B. REHABILITATION OF RENTAL UNITS 9 1. Sectiun 8—HUDto 2. Slate Agent _Total(Sum n lines a and 6)-- 11 a. Sec:ion 8 12 b. Other --- _ 3. Other Assisted Rehabilitation of Rental Housing 13 (ldentifv) — Total CDBG — — 2 t4 16 4, Total (Sun of lines 1, 2, and 3) 2 1 0 -1 C. EXISTING RENTAL UNITS v 1. Section 8 -HUD a5 of JyIIe 30 1977 — _ — 309 -- 167 — 107 35 to 2.. State Agency _Total (Sum of fines a_,n_d LI __ _____ -- — _L-- 19 a._Sectio_n _8_ 3. Other Assisted Existing Rental Housing 2t ((d.•ntify) — Total ------ --- '— ---- -- — — — — -- --- 22 . Q—' ----- — ---- ----- ----- --_ b. 4. Total (51„n of lines 1. 2. and 3) -- '— — 309 167 107 35 23 24 D. REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS OR __PR_OSPEC_TIVE_HOMEOWNERS _ —_---__ 1. CD Block_Gran_ts 20 _ .—_- -- — 25 10 5 - 5. - — 2. Section 235 _ _ ---- _26_ 3. Other Rehabilitation Assistance to Homeowners or 27 Prospective Homeowners Odenti fpl - Total ---b. - — — --- ---- -- 2u -- 5 ]O d_Tol al (Sun Pf lines 1: 2. m.d 3) - ------ ------ 0--- — 2 1D 5 E. NEW CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS OR ' HOMEOWNERS _PROSPECTIVE 31 1. - See)_Q�235 -- — -- -- 32 2. Total — 3 a a. 0. —_— 34 3s 3. Total (Sum of lines ) and 2) —0- 36 F. ALL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GOALS 395 242 '112 21 ' (S., u( lines .I 1. I14. CJ, (M, and E3) :i u.s. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPME_ Pogo 2 of 2 pages - HOUSING ASSISTANCE NT _ PLAN,.. / - TABLE III. COALS FOR LOWER INCOME, HOUSING ASSISTANCE _ TNREE YEAR GOAL 1• NAME OF APPLICANT . City of Iowa City -Neal Berlin Cit Civic Center ' y Manager '' Q GRIGINAL - Iowa Cit - 410 E. {Vashington Street IA 52240 1 2• APPLICATIONi GRAN AI•IENDMENT, DATE)a T NUMBF_q 1 ! FFM – _ 4• PROGRAM YEAR - • FROM: �- TYPES AND SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE To: ! ; NUMBER OF HO USEIIOLDS To BE ASSISTED '– ALL F_LOERLY OR HOUSEHOLDS HANDICAPPED (1-2 rrrsan sl A. NEW RENTAL UNITS Ib) (c '- lL468-t1U0 a ---_— (SOm 0 fi-=c•s annd 6J S.•ct ion 8 ----- s 3. Other Assisted New Rental H — ---- Idro Tn�al a - --- — 4. I B. REHA UI LI TATION OF RENTAL UNITS to Tulol (6111nV[of finers=0ij� L t a. nSt.Iihr(<1t.-1run sB O 3 ^r Am- teTotal ho-bri litalion of Rl-1 Housing i -ng -- ---------____ - iikB I.. %1. Total (s. C• EXISTING RENTAL UNITS: 17 L_Section 8 -HUD__ ------- -__- __ 13 .2_Sicte :g'ncy-Tote_I F.", _f fisc: a nnJ 6J —'— 100 — b— t 3. Olhrr AszlstcJ Existing Rental Housing I - (/JrrUi/Y)-Toto) 4_ TotIII (S.,.n u/ Iu:rs 1;7, cod 3J -�-- D• REHAGILITATION ASSISTANCE TO HO rROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS HOMEOWNERS OR ' !• CD Block G:-- — _ uals �— _— �T 3• Olirr Rchu Sil Pitn!ion Assistance to ilomeowners or —_-_ l _ rospective Ilnmeowners (/,fen ti/y) - Total ` -o- -- _ -- _—`---_.-_- ---- -_ - - J _u o -1• TUaI (Sr.w r( finer 1, 2, E. NEW NCE TO T CON ST R!1C7!ON ASSISTANCE 30 - -- P�OSCON ;vE_HhMCOwNIHOMEOWNERS OR 'I $.ctian 235 -- In cr__- : b �'s I3.-7c1a1 !S,: rn.,,12)---- FAMILY LARGE (-i Of fes, FAMILY persons) (> Or more P crsonsJ (d) _ (e) -- 20 �2� 78 22-- I 78 22. �nF. ALL HOUSUIC A SSIS 7ANCE GOALS 4 02 ' ' St! IFEPC_ ENT OF ALL :IOUSEHOLDS — _ 232 -" -' 52 :. G. rXPLANATION _-- 100; 58 a OFPRIORITIES(:Itlbm!ditlonnfrages) a 29. ' 13 62 units previously a ' has re uested approved under Section 23 HAP not 9 202 funding. The other under Section 8 100 units are yet started. Developer •? ! that some Providing funds are available. protected new construction; DO of these units will be congregatelunits�ected ItuD-7ofs:io(,2_; '-4 EXPLANATION OF PRIORITIES The proportion of assisted housing units provided by new construction and rehabilitation of older units is strongly influenced by the City's low vacancy rate. Rehabilitation and code enforcement programs are getting underway with the objective of preserving and upgrading the existing housing stock. However, the existing stock is not sufficient to provide all present and expected city residents with safe, decent and affordable housing. The rental vacancy rate (according to the Rental Housing Survey taken this summer) based on the preceeding twelve month period was .98%. In meeting the housing assistance goals use will be made of funding available through Section 202 Housing for the Elderly and Handicapped Program for new construction. Community Development block grant monies will also be utilized for rehabilitation of existing units. The newly organized State Housing Finance Agency is expected to provide a source of funding for new housing construction. As the bulk of substan- dard units are rental units it is expected that increased code enforcement efforts will result in substandard improve- ment in the condition of rental housing stock. The low rent subsidized housing (248 units) complex is currently served by mass transit, the lack of which had been a problem for residents. This service has been steadily improving since it was begun approximately two years ago. This housing is located in a semi -suburban location within the city limits. The condition of the complex is good; there are no vacant units available for occupancy although there is one unit which is in need of substantial repair. The units of new construction are to be primarily for the elderly and handicapped. It is expected that other families will be assisted in existing housing units. Further, as elderly families can be placed in new "elderly housing" units more assistance will be given to non -elderly families in existing housing units. Households currently receiving assistance. Section 8 Section 236 Total 466 Current Fundable Elderly/Handicapped 128 36 16T 3S% Need* 30% Family Large Family 71 20 199 12 �T6 � S8% 8% 56% 15% * Iowa City has a large number of low income families composed of unrelated, non -elderly individuals who are not eligible for housing assistance. 0 0 Explanation of Priorities Page 2 In determining a three year goal due consideration must be given to existing and expected resources. Currently the large low income families need is under assisted. The Section 8 program is unlikely to be able to fund that need adequately if the fair market rent limits remain at the current level. The cost of large units is substantially higher than the allotted rent. The Mark IV subsidized multi -family complex contains 80 three bedroom and 8 four bedroom units. This Section 236 program will have to he relied upon to meet a substantial portion of the large family housing assistance need. The three year goal for housing assistance financed by 11CDA funds is: Elderly Family Large Family Total State Agency 40 20 20 80 Section 8 New Construction 226 0 0 226 Section 8 Existing Current 0 245 64 309 Existing Additional 0 78 22 100 Rehabilitated 41 25 16 82 Total 307 368 122 797 Percent 39%* 46% 15% * The percent of units projected for assistance, elderly vs. family, is inconsistent with the percent of elderly vs. non - elderly. This is not sufficient cause to reject or realign the proportions. As the new units for the elderly become available for occupancy they will be moved from the existing Program there by leaving that unit (or the funds) to be applied towards assistance for a family. Further the indi- vidual need is much greater on the part of the elderly/handi- capped. These families are on fixed income and have extremely limited resources from which to draw. The non -elderly are much more mobile and transitive. There are other resources available to them to include work (or at least the physical capacity to work), educational loans and grants, vocational rehabilitation programs, work study programs, and numerous welfare agencies/programs that are not available to the elderly. Finally consideration must be given to a community's capacity to administer and absorb a given amount of assistance. The figures portrayed, therefore, do not express total need but rather portray what can be performed if the federal assistance in the form of money is made available. tlawkeye Court and 11awkeye Drive are University owned and operated married student family housing. These are low rent units in comparison to housing available in the local economy. They do house an unknown percent of low-income families. Therefore, the total number of families housed in low rent dwelling is 0 Explanation of priorities Page 3 higher than shown in this repor two complexes. ENUMERATION TOTAL NUMBER OF PERCENT OF NUMBER OF PERCENT OF FAMILY MEAN DISTRICT POPULATION MINORITY MINORITY POVERTY POVERTY INCOME 23 812 24 834 25 1,141 27 732 28 599 36 629 37 2,320 39 415 40 449 42 78 43 794 44 475 45 692 46 597 47 1,105 50 2,291 51 1,500 52 820 53 929 54 954 55 852 57 1,074 58 3,064 59 2,061 60 2,389 City Percent of Minority City Percent of Poverty City Mean Family Income 0 0 0 4 0 35 33 10 80 15 13 13 13 36 22 0 26 6 21 0 0 12 47 67 0 2.28 14.18 $10,080 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 5.6 1.4 2.4 17.8 19.2 1.6 2.7 1.9 6.0 2.0 0.0 4.7 0.7 2.3 0.0 0.0 1.1 1.5 3.3 0.0 35 177 175 187 304 78 307 176 251 338 234 109 226 25 114 51 45 78 63 107 161 56 270 140 191 3.4 21.2 15.3 25.5 50.8 12.4 13.2 42.4 55.9 23.1 31.5 23.0 32.7 4.2 10.3 2.2 3.0 9.5 6.8 11.2 18.9 5.2 8.8 6.8 8.0 $14,163 9,584 9,854 11,180 5,874 8,628 7,818 6,231 3,585 8,846 7,357 7,073 8,124 11,448 9,564 14,610 12,054 10,215 11,840 12,361 7,984 11,430 10,210 11,842 9,221 Source: 1970 Census City Population 46,850 E • 1 • �' 312-2. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION AND JOINT COUNTY -CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER JOHNSON COUNTY & CITY OF IOWA CITY PROJECT AREA TABULATION 3-22-76 SECOND FLOOR - DETENTION 89-4 X 146-8 = 13,102 -20 X 20 LESS -1.400 11,702 S.F. SECOND FLOOR - LOBBY SECOND FLOOR - ADMINISTRATION FIRST FLOOR - LAW ENFORCE 77-4 X 140-8 = 10,888 LESS - 872 10,016 S.F. FIRST FLOOR - LOBBY FIRST FLOOR - ADMINISTRATION CONCOURSE FLOOR - LAW ENFORCE 68-8 X 137-8 = 9,453 LESS - 181 9,272 S.F. CONCOURSE FLOOR - LOBBY CONCOURSE FLOOR - ADMINISTRATION CONCOURSE FLOOR - PARKING 2-E 281-4 X 66 = 18,568 PARK 44 11,702 S.F. 1,744 S.F. 11,702 S.F. 10,016 S.F. 1,744 S.F. 10,016 S.F. 9,272 S.F. 1,584 S.F. 9,272 S.F. 18,568 S.F. PROJECT AREA TABULATION PAGE 2 FLOOR 2-W PARKING (38" 65-8 X 281-4 = 18,474 LESS -1,220 17,254 FLOOR 2-W CIRCULATION 1,120 FLOOR 1-E PARKING (45) 66 X 281-4 = 18,568 FLOOR 1-W PARKING (43) 17,254 FLOOR 1-W CIRCULATION 1,120 BASEMENT CIRCULATION 1,120 PARKING 8,192 SALLY PORT, EVIDENCE 2,240 MECH.S"STORE 6,822 18,374 GROSS AREAS LAW ENFORCEMENT 33,230 ADMINISTRATION 30,990 PUBLIC LOBBY, CIRC. 8,532 PUBLIC PARKING(170) 71,644 MECH.B STORE 6,822 TUNNEL 840 ENFORCEMENT PARK(20) 8,192 160,250 S.F. 17,2.54 S.F. 1,120 S.F. 18,568 S.F. 17,254 S.F. 1,120 S.F. 18,374 S.F. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION & JOINT COUNTY -CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER JOHNSON COUNTY & CITY OF IOWA CITY PROJECT COST ESTIMATE 3-22-76 SITE PREPARATION SITEWORK SPECIAL CONDITIONS PUBLIC PARKING(170) -' 71,644.@ 36,500 11.45 = LAW ENFORCE.PARK.(20)-. 8,192 @ 11.45 = SALLY PORT, EVID. 2,240 @ 11.45 = MECH. & STOR. 6,822 @ 11.45-= LOBBY, CIRCULATION 8,532 @ 36.50-= CO. ADMINISTRATION 30,990 @ 41.50 = LAW ADMINISTRATION 19,288 @ 41.50 = DETENTION 11,702 @ 52.20.= TUNNEL 804 @ 11.45 = ELEVATORS 2 PUBLIC @ 44,000. 1 DETENTION @ 42,000. COURTHOUSE RENOVATION AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER OCCUPIED - 73,592 @ 88,000 PARKING - 86,658 @ 50,000 INTERIM DETENTION A-E FEES LEGAL FEES & ELECTION COSTS EQUIPMENT & FURNISHING ALLOWANCE 71, 1-1-76 + 15% 36,500 42,000 82,600 95,000 37,000 42,000 820,300 943,400 . 93, 800_- - _ 107,900 25,650 29,500 78,110 89,800 311,420 358,100 1,286,080 1,479,000- 800,450 920,500 614,360 706,500 9,600 111100 130,000 149,500 4,974,300 4,325,870 440,600 506,690 138,000 158,700 130,200 130.200 5,034,670 5,769,890 346,190 LAW ENFORCEMENT AREA TABULATIONS 3-22-76 DETENTION - SECOND. FLOOR LEVEL 11,702 S.F. ADMINISTRATION - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL 10,016 S.F. STAFF - CONCOURSE LEVEL 9,272 S.F. INTAKE - STREET LEVEL (BASEMENT) 10,432 S.F. EVIDENCE E SALLY PORT - 2240 S.F. PARKING (20) - 8192 S.F. ALLOCATION CONSOLIDATED SHERIFF POLICE CIVIL DEFENSE TOTAL 13,490 1,810 1.960 17,260 — 700 17,960 41,422 S.F. I `,I SPACE PROGRAM CONSOLIDATED SPACE CAPACITY NO.UNITS AREA RECEPTION 8 1 330 TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO ROOM OFFICE TOILET STORAGE RECORDS GENERAL OFFICE VAULT OFFICE INVESTIGATIONS OFFICE GENERAL OFFICE NARCOTICS JUVENILES INTERROGATION POLYGRAPH IDENTIFICATION DARK ROOM LABORATORY OFFICE STORAGE PROPERTY BULK PROPERTY STOLEN PROPERTY EVIDENCE SQUAD ROOMS MALE LOCKER. ROOM TOILET 6 SHOWER FEMALE LOCKER ROOM TOILET 6 SHOWER REST ROOM i LOUNGE KITCHENETTE EXERCISE ROOM TRAINING—RECRUITING OFFICE TRNG.—SHIFT ROOM LIBRARY STORAGE 3 1 6 1 7 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 3 @ 90 1 440 100 30 30 600 TOTAL 620 150 100 870 TOTAL 140 950 150 220 270 120 1850 TOTAL 1 210 3 170 1 _ 1 120 1 50. 1 1 1 — 760 310 1070 TOTAL 100@ 6 1 60o` 1 200 12 @ 10 1 120 1 100 2 1 100 20 1 320 — 1 40 — I 440 1920 TOTAL 1 1 120 100 @ 8 1 700 4 1 160 _ I rn SPACE PROGRAM (CONTINUED) - PAGE -2 SPACE CAPACITY NO.UNIT MISCELLANEOUS GUN ROOM AREA STRIP S SEARCH - - 220300 GENERAL STORAGE - 2 RECEIVING 490 TRAFFIC REPORTS 240 CONFERENCE 110 COFFEE RM. 6 LOUNGE 220 210 1790 TOTAL ......:::.................... ........................ RECEPTION:..........................................:330:........... COMMUNICATIONS 600 RECORDS 870 INVESTIGATIONS 1850 IDENTIFICATIONS 520 PROPERTY 1070 SQUAD ROOM 1920 TRAINING -RECRUITING MISCELLANEOUS 11040 790 9990 SQ.FT. ADD 35% FOR CORRIDORS, WALLS, ETC 3500 13,490 SQ.FT. :i SPACE PROGRAM SPACE RECEPTION -WAITING GENERAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION SHERIFF'S OFFICE CHIEF DEPUTY CONFERENCE TOILET STORAGE PATROL CAPTAIN DEPUTIES TRAFFIC REPORTS CIVIL OFFICE INVESTIGATIONS STORAGE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT CAPACITY 4 I 1 3 6 2 NO. UNITS 1. 1 1 1 0 ADD 35% FOR CORRIDORS, WALLS, SHAFTS, ETC. 180 150 JOINT JOINT JOINT 300 JOINT 260 JOINT- JOINT 470 1810 SQ. FT. THIS PROGRAM DOESDE SPACES THE LOWING FUNCTIONS SERVICES: COMPLAINTS COMMUNICATIONS RECORDS INVESTIGATIONS IDENTIFICATION PROPERTY SQUAD ROOMS TRAINING - RECRUITING CONFERENCE TOILETS RECEPTION STORAGE COFFEE ROOM THIS PROGRAM DOESDE SPACES THE LOWING FUNCTIONS SERVICES: COMPLAINTS COMMUNICATION RECORDS INVESTIGATIONS IDENTIFICATION PROPERTY SQUAD ROOMS TRAINING -RECRUITING CONFERENCE TOILETS RECEPTION STORAGE COFFEE ROOM . 1 POLICE DEPARTMENT SPACE PROGRAM CAPACITY NO.UNITS AREA SPACE 10 JOINT RECEPTION -WAITING GENERAL OFFICE 4 510 FILES _ ADMINISTRATION 1 150 ASST. CHIEF - 1 180> CHIEF1 160, SECRETARIES 2 JOINT TOILET JOINT ' STORAGE JOINT CONFERENCE 12 PATROL DIVISION 1 150- CAPTAIN2 1 300 OFFICE TRAFFIC JOINT TRAFFIC REPORTS 6 JOINT INVESTIGATION 1 JOINT MEN'S TOILET 1 JOINT WOMEN'S TOILET 1 JOINT CUSTODIAL 1 JOINT STORAGE 1 JOINT SUPPLIES 1450 ADD 35% FOR CORRIDORS, WALLS, SHAFTS, ETC. 1510 960 SQ.FT. THIS PROGRAM DOESDE SPACES THE LOWING FUNCTIONS SERVICES: COMPLAINTS COMMUNICATION RECORDS INVESTIGATIONS IDENTIFICATION PROPERTY SQUAD ROOMS TRAINING -RECRUITING CONFERENCE TOILETS RECEPTION STORAGE COFFEE ROOM . 1 FEMALE JUV.(2 BEDS) MED. SECURITY FEMALE (2 BEDS) MED. SECURITY 2 TOTAL BEDS - 45 HOLDING 5 ISOLATIO� 50 2 CORRECTIONAL SERVICES COUNSELING 8 INTERVIEW 3 CONFERENCE 6 LIBRARY 5 1 470 1 . 4690 TOTAL 100 70 1 160 ' 330...'TOTAL.. SPACE PROGRAM - CORRECTIONS SPACE CAPACITY NO. UNITS AREA INTAKE SALLY PORT 2 AUTOS 1 STREET LEVEL HOLDING CELLS,ISOLATION SEARCH 6 CORRIDOR 470 INTAKE 100 CLOTHES STORAGE 50 LKRS 1 180 SHOWER 2 30 MUGGING 80 860 TOTAL SUPERVISION CONTROL STATION 2 1 200 TOILET - 1 30 MATRON CONTROL 1 1 70 REST ROOM 1 1 100 - TOILET - - 40 WAITING 2 1 40 480 TOTAL VISITING PUBLIC WAITING E: FAMILY VISIT. 210 VISITING 8 1 150 CONFERENCE 5 1 90 RECEPTION 120 570 TOTAL DETENTION PRE-TRIAL (28 BEDS) MAX. SECURITY 8 1 840 MAX. SECURITY 12 2 @ 520 1040 MIN. SECURITY 8 1 840 272.0,, - POST -TRIAL (9 BEDS) MIN. SECURITY 9 MALE JUV. (4 BEDS) MED. SECURITY DAYROOM 8 VISIT. -560-- FEMALE JUV.(2 BEDS) MED. SECURITY FEMALE (2 BEDS) MED. SECURITY 2 TOTAL BEDS - 45 HOLDING 5 ISOLATIO� 50 2 CORRECTIONAL SERVICES COUNSELING 8 INTERVIEW 3 CONFERENCE 6 LIBRARY 5 1 470 1 . 4690 TOTAL 100 70 1 160 ' 330...'TOTAL.. SPACE INMATE SERVICES STORAGE RECREATION FAMILY VISITING COMMISSARY LAUNDRY MEDICAL BUILDING SERVICES KITCHEN DISHWASHING TOILET JANITOR; TRASH FOOD STORAGE STORAGE MATTRESS GENERAL CUSTODIAL ARRAIGNMENT ROOM • SPACE PROGRAM - CORRECTIONS (CONTINUED) CAPACITY 10 8 4 3 3 4 2 NO.UNITS 1 1 1 1' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 AREA 710 380 210 30 80 120 820 TOTAL 290 80 30 30 90 520 90 30 . 40 160 230 910 TOTAL AREA SUMMARY INTAKE 860 SUPERVISION 480 VISITING 570 DETENTION 4690 CORRECTIONAL SERVICES 330 INMATE SERVICES 820 BUILDING SERVICES 910 ADD 35% FOR WALLS, 8660 S.F. CORRIDORS, STAIRS, SHAFTS, ETC. .3042 11,702 S.F. NOTE THAT THIS TOTAL AREA DOES NOT INCLUDE MAJOR•BUILDING SERVICES SUCH AS MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ROOMS, TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, TRASH DISPOSAL AND SIMILAR SPACES. THESE SPACES ARE INCLUDED IN THE SPACE AND COST SUMMARY . THE CORRECTIONAL SPACE PROGRAM AVERAGES 234 SQUARE FEET PER BED. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION AND JOINT COUNTY -CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER JOHNSON COUNTY & CITY OF IOWA CITY COMMUNITY PROFILE STATISTICS 3-15-76 IOWA rr TV I OTAL POPULATION 47,744 27,281 75,025 % 63.64%' 36.36<. VOTERS 31,552 13,787 45,339 % 69.59%' 30.41% VALUATION 431,131,910 445,714,889 876,846,799 % 49.168% 50.832 666pCCC ADMINISTRATION AND JOINT COUNTY-CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER I COUNTY JOHNSON COUNTY & CITY OF IOWA CITY'• ~' AREA S COST DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS I4 - 3-15-76 COUNTY CITY TOTAL UNIT COST TOTAL SHARE SHARE ` LOCATION DEPARTMENT AREA +30$ I 84,334 EE 1290 387 1,677 50.59 84,334 ' IST FLOOR SHERIFF ; < I" 1050 315 1,365 50.59 69,055 69,055 1ST FLOOR POLICE { 1446 6,266 50.59 316,997 95x099 221 898 , ' 1ST FLOOR CONSOLIDATED 4820 c.: 180 780 50.59 39,460 39,460 GROUND SHERIFF 600 FLOOR PATROL 39,460 39,460 GROUND POLICE 600 180 780 50.59 , FLOOR PATROL 388,025 116,408 271,617 CONSOLIDATED^ 5900 1770 7,670 50.59 GROUND FLOOR{ 13.96 100,500 50,250 50,250 GROUND PARKING (19) 7200 - - . j FLOOR 1.00,831 385,551 v 1652;280• t 18,538 '=ASSUME 70% i CITY USE OF CONSOLIDATED FUNCTIONS: AySas;ea COUNTY = 6,638 S.F. CITY = 11,900 S.F. p,(r SHARE BASED ON-VALUATION COUNTY 50.832$ - 527,551 510,280 Cl TY vwTmiS 49.168% - $142,000 142,000 @ 6$, _ 20 YEAR = $1,018.14 / MO. f 11,900 S.F. @ 2.25/ S.F. /YR. =$26,775/YR f'�o`"eice z COUNTY ADMINISTRATION & JOINT COUNTY -CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER JOHNSON COUNTY & CITY OF IOWA CITY PROJECT COSTS COMPARISONS 3-22-76 LAND COSTS SITE PREPARATION INFLATION SITE IMPROVEMENT INFLATION BUILDING COSTS INFLATION r ' 1, TUNNEL INFLATION ELEVATORS INFLATION E. INTERIM DETENTION A—E FEES BOND ELECTION COSTS EQUIPMENT ""rt�C'vjCryl ADMINISTRATIO1 410,000 NONE 26,800 42,000 4,200 50,000 95,000 9,500 2,145,500 2,814,400 281,440 C10$) 150,000 11,100 1,110 90,000 101,200 10,120 3,370,070 3,050,300 3,572,2 NONE 410,000 NONE 73,000 5,000 159,500 190,000 5,491,340 60,000 C30%) NONE 162,210 NONE 201,320 255,000 6,497,370 270,300 6,900, 203,0ooI I I DIFFERENCE IN COST = 1,490,100 ADDITIONAL INTEREST C.72) _ (6$ — 20 YR) —1.072,870 $2,562—`0 — NONE 42,000 95,000 4,676,700 11, 100 149,500 4,974,300 130,200 306,270 5,410,770 0 i -�J-iF �,iLZ IOWA CITY BICENTENNIAL PROGRAM APRIL 19 to 2S, 1976 Theme: A Beginning, Not an End Monday, April 19 (Patriot's Day) 12 Noon Raising of Bicentennial Flag in Chauncey Swan Plaza south of the Civic Center and presentation of Bicentennial Plaque (American Legion F, V.F.W. Posts) National Anthem - Mrs. Anne Moses, accompanied by a special University of Iowa (UI) band, which also will play Aaron Copland's Fanfare Music - The Kalona Ecumenical Campanologian Society Program of American Music for Handbells Addresses - Introducer Laurence Lafore, Chairman, UI History Department President Robert Vermace, Iowa City School Board Future of Iowa City Schools President Willard Boyd, University of Iowa, Future of the University in Iowa City President Ralph Radcliff, Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, Future of Business The Honorable Edward Mezvinsky, U.S. Representative, Future of Iowa in the Nation Mayor Mary C. Neuhauser, Iowa City, Future Growth of Iowa City President Shirley Sixt, League of Women Voters, Future Living in the City Ushers - Police Explorer Scouts 8:00 PM Reading of MacLeish Bicentennial Play - MacBride Auditorium By Community Players (Sponsored by Iowa City -Johnson County Arts Council) Music - Iowa Youth Orchestra, Raymond Comstock, Director Billy the Kid Suite by Aaron Copland Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber Ushers - Girl Scouts Tuesday, April 20 2 - 4:30 PM Eulenspiegel Puppet Theater Company Entertainment Downtown, with performance at Hawkeye Mini -Park at 3:00 P1 (Rain location - Recreation Center) 8:00 PM Women of the Independence - MacBride Auditorium American Themes through Letters and Dances. More than 100 dancers from the Mary Lea Leitch School of Dance. Letters from Women in the Revolution, narrated by Susan McQuin, UI graduate student in American studies Ushers - Campfire Girls Wednesday, April 21 3:30 - 7 PM Children's Museum - Recreation Center 8:00 Pd UI Band - Hancher • 0 Iowa City Bicentennial Program April 19 to 25, 1976 Thursday April 22 3:30 - 7 PM Children's Museum - Recreation Center g pit Iowa City's Heritage - Johnson County Historical Society Slides of early Iowa City Architecture narrated by Prof. Robert L. Alexander, UI School of Art & Art History Recreation Center Music - Regina High School Chorus Battle Hymn of the Republic, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Over There, She's a Grand Old Flag, Dixie, Shake Hands, Under the Umbrella of the Red, White and Blue, Gonna Build a Mountain and This land is Your Land Ushers - Girl Souts Friday, April 23 is 30- SPM B:00 I'M Saturday April 24 2- 4PM, Evening Sunday, April 25 Children's Museum - Recreation Center Arts Council Special Program - MacBride Auditorium "Media Synthesis 76....A Blending of the Arts in Concert" Ushers - Police Explorer Scouts Children's Drawing - Hawkeye Mini -Park, Coordinator, Donna Friedman Old Gold Singers - Hancher ($1.50 per person admission) 1:00 PM Relive Iowa City's history" Presentation of F.W. Kent Bicentennial Collection and Local Author's Autographing Party - Iowa City Public Library 4 - 6 PM All High Schools Concert - Hancher The Town Crier who will distribute Bicentennial programs in the Iowa City business district throughout the week is Jeff Leaman.