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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-06 Info PacketI City of Iowa C6y MEMORANDUM DATE: March 1, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: Cit�Manager RE: Civil Rights Commission Finding Attached is the report from the Iowa Civil Rights Commission finding probable cause in the Linda Eaton matter. As conference and conciliation is the next step in the process, as provided by law, this is a point at which the City Council could give further instructions to the staff if it wishes. r -- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES y63 GOVERNOR Robert 0. Ray COMMISSIONERS Gretchen Salaille Ames Nan mtle Bruce Des Moines Lawson Cummins Cndar Rapids Racnel Evans Fort Dodge Jack W. Peters Council alulls Rev. Eugene Williams Waterloo Evelyne V4bnes Des Moines City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION Suite 340 -- Liberty Building 418 Sixth Avenue DES MOINES, IOWA 50319 Phone 515/281-4121 Iowa City Fire Department 410 East Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 February 28, 1979 Thomas Mann. Jr Execulive Director RE: CP# 01-79-5630 Thomas J. Miller, Attorney General State of Iowa City of Iowa City - Iowa City Fire Department: The Iowa Civil Rights Commission has completed its investigation of the above captioned complaint which was filed by Thomas J. Miller, Attorney General State of Iowa and which charged City of Iowa City - Iowa City Fire Department with a vio- lation of Chapter 601A of the Code of Iowa. I Our investigator, Jon Clarkson, has presented the information which was gath- ered during the course of the investigation of the above entitled matter to Hearing Officer Louis Martin. The Hearing Officer reviewed the facts and rendered a prob- able cause finding to credit the allegations of discrimination in regard to terms and condition of employment which was contained in Mr. Miller's complaint. There- fore, in accordance with Subsection 3 of Section 14 of Chapter 601A of the Iowa Code, we shall proceed to the next step in the complaint process as prescribed by the Code - conference and conciliation. Since Chapter 601A of the Iowa Code provides that an immediate effort be made to eliminate unlawful acts on practices through conference and conciliation after a finding of probable cause has been made, please advise who will be handling this matter on behalf of your company. We will arrange a mutually convenient time and place to .conduct this meeting. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Aaron B. Carter, Jr. Director of Compliqpcp i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOVIES t HR1'OR'I 7.0 TIIF HEARING OFFICER (CASE SUP;GARY ATTACHED) Hearing Officer's Review i Y have re' iewed the contents of this file and agrcc•/disagree with the staff's .... I as indicated below: raco�mendation i j kC X i1l1'C -- issue order' _ AC SA Date February 27, 1979 llearings Officer, Louis MarEin Rea. -"065 for disagreement attached if a • PProPzi.atc_ i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110IIIES CASE SUMMARY STATE CASE NUMBER: FEDERAL CASE NUMBER: COMPLAINANT: vs. RESPONDENT: INTERNAL HEARINGS OFFICER: STAFF PERSON: ALLEGED VIOLATION: COMPLAINT FILED: SERVICE OF COMPLAINT: COMPLAINT ASSIGNED: INVESTIGATION COMPLETED: CASE SUMMARY: CODE AUTHORITY: AREA OF JURISDICTION: BASIS: CAUSE OF ACTION: 1-79-5630 Thomas J. Miller, Attorney General State of Iowa State Capitol Building Des Moines, Iowa 50319 City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Iowa City Fire Department 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Louis Martin Jon Clarkson Civil Rights Specialist I January 25, 1979 and continuing January 26, 1979 February 1, 1979 February 2, 1979 February 20, 1979 February 20, 1979 601A Iowa Code of Employment Employment Sex Terms & Conditions of Employment r _ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Case Summary CP#5630 Miller vs. Iowa City SUMMARY OF COMPLAINANT'S ALLEGATIONS: Page 2 The Complainant, the Attorney General, alleges that a viola- tion of Chapter 601A occured when the Respondent suspended a female because she brought her child to her work place for the purpose of breastfeeding. SUMMARY OF RESPONDENT'S REASONS: The Respondent contends the female in question was treated no differently than any other employee would have been treated in a similar situation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The employee in question is a white American female and shall be referred to as the Complainant in the remainder of this summary. The Attorney General shall be referred to as the charging party. The Complainant began her employment as a firefighter in August of 1977. In May of 1978 the Complainant was reassigned to the Parks and Recreation Department for pregnancy reasons. On October 2, 1978, the Complainant began a Leave of Absence for maternity reasons and she returned to work on January 22, 1979. On January 15, 1979, the Complainant asked the Fire Chief if she could breastfeed her child twice a day while on duty, the Fire Chief refused permission. On January 22, 1979, the Complainant returned to work and the breastfeeding did occur. A city employee was sent to the room where the breastfeeding was taking place, the city employee did not observe the breastfeeding but the Complainant confirmed it had taken place. The Complainant was given a reprimand and sent home for the remainder of the shift. On the Complainant's next scheduled shift, January 24, 1979, breastfeeding occurred again. The Complainant was suspended without pay for the remainder of the shift for "scheduling a family visit for the purpose of nursing her son while on duty." On January 26, 1979, a restraining order was issued and the Complainant was asked to leave voluntarily because of the press people at the fire house. The Complainant voluntarily complied with this request. The Respondent is a city in the eastern portion of the state of Iowa, the co -Respondent is the Fire Department serving the city. The Fire Department consists of the Fire Chief, who heads the depart- ment, one Fire Marshall, one Training Officer, three Battalion Chiefs who are the shift leaders, three Captains who are directly under the Battalion Chiefs, six Lieutenants who are in charge of the outlying stations.and there are thirty-six Firefighters of which the Complainant is the only female. The Fire Chief, the Fire Marshall, and the Training Officer all work eight-hour days, every - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110Ir1Es Case Summary CP#5630 Miller vs. Iowa City SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION: (continued) Page 3 one else works twenty-four hour shifts. These people that have a twenty-four hour shift work for twenty-four hours, are off twenty-four hours, work twenty-four hours, are off twenty-four hours, work for twenty-four hours and then have three days off. While a person is on a twenty-four hour shift they are subject to the beck and call of superior officers and to any emergency call as it arises. In addition to these unscheduled tasks, the firefighters have scheduled training in the morning, afternoon, and sometimes evening. There are also scheduled tests, maintenance of the trucks, and checking of fire equipment. SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATION: One point raised by the Respondent was if the Complainant is granted scheduled visits twice a day for two years, the male firefighters are going to want regularly scheduled family visits also. The firefighters testified that regular visits from family members has never existed in the past but that family members have visited on infrequent occassions usually when it's necessary to bring clean clothes to the fire house, pick up a check or keys. In the Transcript of Hearing on page 242, the Chief states that a firefighter was reprimanded sixteen years ago because the visits were more frequent than what was thought to be necessary. This raises the next question of whether,it is necessary to breastfeed at the station or not. The doctor for the Respondent stated that any breastfeeding mother can use a breast pump to keep up her milk supply and even considering the twenty-four hour shift cycle of the firefighters, he did not see any problem for any woman if she would use a breast pump while on a twenty-four hour shift. The Respondent, the charging party and the Complainant referred this investigator to the LaLeche League as the experts in breastfeeding. The LaLeche League in turn referred this investi- gator to doctors that are members of the LaLeche League. One doctor stated not every woman can use a breast pump effectively and that the amount of milk produced depends upon the number of feedings a day, the amount consumed, the vigor of the child nursing, and the sucking action. The doctor further stated that even if an elec- tric breast pump was used, it would not be as effective as a child sucking. This doctor also stated that the use of a breast pump or hand expression would not completely clear the ducts and thus in- crease the risks of engorgement and an infection. The second doctor expressed concern over the psychological relationship between the mother and the child. The doctor stated that the child knows his mother by her smell after the fourth day of life. The doctor com- pared a child to a paraplegic in a hospital, totally dependent on MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MolaES Case Summary Page 4 CP #5630 Miller vs. Iowa City SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATION: (continued) it's nurse, the child takes comfort from the mother feeding it. The doctor also stated that the mother and child form a couplet, the mother is the primary figure and the father is secondary to the child at this point in the child's life. The Complainant's attorney informed this investigator of a newly discovered human hormone called prolactin. Prolactin is produced by the sucking action of the child. The Complainant's attorney referred to an article in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 29, November 1976, written by Derrick B. Jel i e, M.D., F.R., C.P., F.A., P.H.A. The investigation raised another point as to whether or not allowing a mother to breastfeed her child on the job would create. a disparate impact. Investigation reveals that on page 247 of the transcript, the Fire Chief agrees that it has been established that breastfeeding is a natural part of mothering. On the same page the Chief states that the female firefighter should make a choice between firefighting and supplementing or natural mother- hood. The last point raised by investigation is whether allowing the Complainant to breastfeed would create a hardship ori the safe and efficient operation of the fire house. Investigation revealed there is not any personal time scheduled after meals. However, investigation did reveal that the time after meals is not scheduled for anything else. Testimony from firefighters indicate that activities from study to watching t.v, to throwing around a foot- ball have occurred. It also has been demonstrated that breast- feeding did not impair the Complainant's ability to answer an alarm. Testimony from firefighters indicate that the Complainant made two mistakes at the fire and that she had just trained over those things the previous shift. One firefighter stated that the reason she may have made the mistakes after just having had the training was because of all the press people at the windows at the time that she was training. Testimony from the Complainant has indicated that she will not allow her breastfeeding to interfere with her duties as a firefighter. RECOMMENDED FINDING: Because it can be demonstrated that it is necessary for the Complainant to breastfeed while on duty and male firefighters are allowed visits for necessary business, staff recommends a Probable Cause finding be made. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401HES Case Summary Page 5 CP#5630 Miller vs. Iowa City RECOMMENDED FINDING: (continued) Staff recommends a Probable Cause finding be made because in addition to differential treatment, disparate impact exists because breastfeeding is an integral part of womanhood, and refusal to allow the Complainant to both be employed and to manifest her womanhood in this way is not justified by business necessity. JC/ts:cs 2/27/79 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES City Of Iowa City MO AORANC^JM = I Date: February 28, 1979 To: City Council From: City nager i Re: Management Compensation I During budget discussions the City Council considered compensation for management employees. However, the Council also indicated an interest in determining compensation for the City Manager and City I Clerk at this time rather than at the end of June or early in July. i If the Council desires information from either the Clerk or the City Manager, we would be pleased to provide it. The adjustments for the City Attorney have been included.in the proposed FY80 budget. I bdw cc: City Clerk I i I I I I 216 Al r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB ' CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIDIRES I i- ­ 'e CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D March 1, 1979 Mr. Norman C. Jurgens, Director Dept. of Housing & Urban Development Federal :lousing Administration Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Subject: Sites for Public Housing Dear Mr. Jurgens We have received your letters dated December 7, 1978, covering sites 1 through 5 and your letter dated February 20 covering sites 6 through 12. Based on the information contained in this correspondence, the Housing Authority has serious doubts about the viability of public housing in this community under the pre- sent guidelines. Your reduction in numbers of units on sites and disapprovals of other sites further increases those doubts. Attached is a resume of the information from initial selection through initial review. To date tentative approval has been given to 6 sites with 12 units. This limited number of units does not provide for a viable project. The Iowa City Housing Authority will meet on Monday, March 12, at 1:30 p.m. at the informal Council session to review the proposals. Members of the Housing Commission and the City Staff will be present to discuss the proposed sites. The attendance of you and your staff will be greatly appreciated. Sincere yours ' L Neal G. Berlin City Manager cf enclosure MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 22, 1979 IO; Neal Berlin, City Manager Mike Kucharzak, Director, Housing 6 Inspection Services FROM: Lyle G. Seydel, Housing Coordinator RE: PUBLIC HOUSING A. Initial Results of Request for Site Approval, Public Housing Site N1 - 333 South Lucas Street a. Housing Authority proposed a duplex with three bedrooms each side. (October 23, 1978) b. H.U.D. tentatively approved site for one three bedroom. (December 7, 1978) c. Housing Authority requested reconsideration. (December 14, 1978) d. Original determination not changed. One three bedroom unit. Will require drive from street for Parking. City cannot retain any easements in the vacated R.O.W. (February 21, 1979) e. Recommendation - continue seeking site approval and plan on one three-bedroom unit. Site N2 - 900 Block North Dodge Street (Old Water Tower Site) a. Housing authority proposed two duplex structures, 3 bedrooms each unit. (October 23, 1978) b. H.U.D. tentatively approved site for one duplex, 4 bedroom each side based on an acceptable site'plan being presented that will show adequate on-site parking and green play area (usable rear yard). This to be imposed on a topo of the lot. (December 7, 1978) c. Housing Authority requested reconsideration based on size of the lot, other new construction in the area and proximity to city playground. (December 14, 1978) d. Original determination upheld. One -duplex maximum. e. Recommendation - consider seeking site approval and plan on two four-bedroom units. Site N3 - Vacated Virginia Street, West side of Prairie du Chien Road. a. Housing Authority proposed a single-family dwelling probably a 4 bedroom unit. (October 23, 1978) b. H.U.D. tentatively approved site for four-bedroom single- family dwelling based on developer screening the abutting mobile home park with an 8 ft. high wooden fence and appro- priate screen planting. Also conditioned on the storm sewer easement not restricting building placement to where an un- acceptable product would result. December 7, 1978, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DES MOINES Page 2 February 22, 1979 C. Recommendation - continue seeking site approval and plan on one four-bedroom unit. Site a4 - Vacated F Street between Muscatine and Third Avenue a. Housing Authority proposed two single-family structures 3 or 4 bedrooms each, one facing 3rd Avenue and one facing Muscatine. (October 23, 1978) . b. HUD tentatively approved the site for either one four-bedroom single -family -dwelling or two two-bedroom units. Tentative approval was based on the city not retaining any easements for utilities. (December 7, 1978) C. The Housing Authority requested reconsideration based on size of lots and surrounding properties. (December 14, 1978) d. HUD reconsidered and concurred with the Housing Authorities proposed placement of two four-bedroom units on this parcel. (February 21, 1979) e. Recommendation - continue seeking site approval and plan on two single -family -dwellings with 3 or 4 bedrooms each. Site 05 - Vacated Harrison Street - West of Linn Street a. Housing Authority proposed a duplex 2 or 3 bedroom each unit. (October 23, 1978) b. HUD denied approval of this site based on the extremely hostile topography, drainage problems, etc. (December 7, 1978) C. Recommendation - no further consideration be given this site and the city take action to dispose of this parcel. Site M6 - Grant Court Vacation between Grant Street and Rundell a. Housing Authority proposed two single -family -dwellings. One facing Grant and one facing Rundell (December 13, 1978) b. HUD tentatively approved subject to several conditions (February 21, 1979) 1. Provide documentation from Corps of Engineers or Iowa Natural Rewources to establish elevations which will place the first floor of the dwelling one foot above the 100 year flood hazard. 2. Development of both sites will require fill to HUD specifications and extended footings with structural slabs. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES Page 3 February 22, 1979 Site 11 - Lots 1 4 2 Block 3, Towncrest Addition, 2700 Block Muscatine a. Housing Authority proposed 8-12 units 2 F, 3 -bedroom units. (December 7, 1978) b. HUD gave tentative approval for the site for only two duplex units 2-3 bedrooms each side. Also acquisition cost may not be supportible. (February 21, 1979. C. Recommendation - HUD be asked to reconsider this site for a minimum of 8 units. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 3. No utility easements being retained by the city. '4. Establish an easement for overhead electrical. iNo part of the structure may be placed within this easement. S. Flood Insurance will be required. C. Recommendation - further consideration be given to these lots and plan on two single -family -dwellings 3 or 4 -bedrooms each. jSites k7, k8, N9 - Lots 25, 31, and 35 - Pepperwood sub -division. a. Housing Authority proposed a 3 or 4 -bedroom single -family - dwelling on each of these lots. (December 12, 1978) b. HUD did not approve even though these sites are acceptable for site and neighborhood standards. (February 21, 1979) Reasons provided are: 1. The restrictive covenants require a two -car attached garage which HUD feels is contrary to the intent of the program which prohibits elaborate or extravagant design. 2. The addition of a two -car garage would probably put the cost over established limitations. C. Recommendation - HUD be asked to reconsider these sites. Site N10 - Lot 2 Block 2 Braverman Center a. Housing Authority proposed 12-16 units 3 -bedrooms each on this site. (December 12, 1978) b. HUD feels this site should not be given further consideration listing configuration, present developments on either side, lack of play area, possible pre -construction site preparation and excessive cost per unit for land. (February 21, 1979) C. Recommendation - HUD be asked to reconsider this site for twelve 3 -bedroom units. Site 11 - Lots 1 4 2 Block 3, Towncrest Addition, 2700 Block Muscatine a. Housing Authority proposed 8-12 units 2 F, 3 -bedroom units. (December 7, 1978) b. HUD gave tentative approval for the site for only two duplex units 2-3 bedrooms each side. Also acquisition cost may not be supportible. (February 21, 1979. C. Recommendation - HUD be asked to reconsider this site for a minimum of 8 units. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Page 4 February 22, 1979 I Site M12 - Orchard Court a. Housing Authority proposed development in accordance with an approved P.A.D. which contains 5 duplex units and 3 tri- plex structures for a total of 16 units. Ten 3-bedroom and six 2-bedroom units (December 7, 1978) b. HUD indicated site is unacceptable due to proximity of railroad, proximity to used car lot, and Highway 218-1-6. C. Recommend HUD be asked to reconsider this site. B. Summary of Tentative approvals to date. Six (6) sites that will contain Twelve (12) Units. Six (G) single-family-structures. Five 4-bedroom and One 3-bedroom Three (3) Duplex structures. Two 4-bedroom and Four 3-bedroom TOTAL - 12 Units C. Alternatives: I. Request a meeting with HUD for the purpose of reconsidering itheir site disapprovals. a. Assume this occurs and HUD concurs with the Housing Authority on the sites and the number of units pro- posed, the possible configuration would be as shown ibelow for 47 units.* b. Assume HUD does not concur, then the decision must be made as to whether further action should be taken on the program. A considerable amount of time and effort was given to finding and selecting the proposed sites. In the event HUD does not give favorable action to approving the sites and numbers as proposed, it is recommended that the program be terminated. I i r MICROFILMED BY '1 JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS-DES 1101NE5 Page 5 February 22, 1979 1. 333 South Lucas SFD 3 Bedroom 1 (3) 2. North Dodge DUPLEX 4 Bedroom 2 (4) 3. Virginia Street SFD 4 Bedroom 1 (4) 4. F Street SFD 4 Bedroom 2 (4) 6. Grant SFD 4 Bedroom 2 (4) 7. Pepperwood SFD 4 Bedroom ? 1 (4) 8. Pepperwood SFD 4 Bedroom ? 1 (4) 9. Pepperwood SFD 4 Bedroom ? 1 (4) 10. Braverman Center MF 3 Bedroom ? 12 (3) 11. Muscatine MF (2)3 Bedroom 8 (6)2 (6)2 Bedroom ? (2)3 12. Orchard Court 5 DUPLEX:(6)2 Bedroom 6 (2) 6 TRI (10)3 Bedroom ? 10 (3) HUD APPROVAL WAS FOR: 12 2 -Bedroom 25 3 -Bedroom 10 4 -Bedroom 12 2 -Bedroom 26 3 -Bedroom 10 4 -Bedroom MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 47 Units City of Iowa Cb -If MEMORANDUM DATE: March 1, 1979 TO: City Manager Neal Berlin, Honorable Mayor and Iowa City Council FROM: Robert P. Keating, Fire Chief�� Harvey Miller, Police Chief RE: Closing of Melrose Ct. We have given careful and considerable thought regarding the placement of a barrier on Melrose Court. In analyzing the problem we basically considered only those aspects that best assist us in fulfilling the purpose of our departments. A fixed or permanent type barrier that would restrict all, including emergency vehicles, would only add to the problems and difficulties we already have providing services to this area, regardless of where the barrier was located. However, if this type of barrier is necessary, our preference would be that it be located at the south end of Melrose Court. It is our recommendation that the barrier be of a type or so constructed that it would effectively restrict all but emergency vehicles. This could be accomplished in any one of a number of ways. If this recommendation could be followed then location of the barrier is not all that important to the operation of our departments. However, slight as it may be, our preference would be to locate the barrier at the south end of Melrose Court. This preference is based mainly on the availability of a turnaround at this end of Melrose Court. 17166 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 14011jEs 1! 1 City of Iowa City ME. AORANG LJM Date: March 1, 1979 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Angela Ryan, Assistant City Attorney ti,/ Re: Model Lease You may recall that you directed me to review the leases drafted by different landlord and tenant groups in accordance with the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act which went into effect on January 1, 1979 and to draft a lease which would comply with the Act. Attached is a copy of the lease which I drafted. I included a number of sections from the Iowa Bar Association Lease which I believe is excellent. In addition, I added sections of the Act which the Bar lease had incor- porated by reference in which the tenants group expressed an interest in including. I have sent a copy of this lease to all who have requested it and encouraged them to bring their comments'to your attention. One landlord stated that he felt that use of the "City's lease" would mean that we would provide legal services should any problems result from the use of this lease. I think it is important to emphasize that the City is not requiring the use of a particular lease and that it does not guarantee a successful landlord/tenant relationship if this lease is used. Another landlord objected to the inclusion of the section on abandonment since we did not include the other remedies available to a landlord and stated that this could be misleading to tenants. I think his position has some merit. Once you have had an opportunity to review it and we have received additional comments, we may want to consider some amendments. jm2/23 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MORIES :.A, .- CHAPTER 1. GENERAL 1. LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR AND HOME WINTERIZATION. Grants to perform emergency repairs or winterization of owner occupied single family residential structures located in certain neighborhoods are authorized by City Council utilizing Title I assistance under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. 2. DEFINITIONS. Following are definitions of various terms as used with respect to emergency repair and home winterization grants. a. Disabled. For the purposes of this program a person shall be considered disabled when that person receives social security disability compensation or disability compensation from other public assistance organizations. b. Elderly. For the purposes of this program it shall mean any one or more of the property's title holders who is sixty (60) years of age or older. c.Famil The applicant's family includes the applicant and any other person or persons related by blood, marriage or operation of law, who share the same dwelling unit. d. Liquid Assets. Property that can be readily converted into cash without appreciable loss in value such as: savings j accounts, and/or stocks and bonds. Equity in the dwelling to be rehabilitated or a motor vehicle when used for transportation to and from employment or school is not considered when computing liquid assets. e. Owner. Means one or more natural persons who hold legal itto a property to be rehabilitated. f. Owner -Occupied Property. A property occupied by the owner that is used entirely for residential purposes and that contains one dwelling unit. g. Repair Cost. The total cost of emergency repairs or winterization improvements incurred by the grantee that are includable in an emergency repair or home winterization grants, whether or not financed in part with funds from other sources. h. Construction Specialist. An employee of. the City's .Department of Housing and Inspection Services charged with "the duties of administrating the specific aspects of emergency repair grant and home winterization programs. y67 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES CHAPTER 2. PROJECT FINANCING AND ELIGIBLE PROJECT COSTS 1. GENERAL. This chapter covers City Council provisions required for the making of emergency repair and home winterization grants, sources of funds to be used for making grants, program reimbursement for advanced fees, and the costs -in connection with emergency repair and home winterization grants that are eligible projects costs. 2. PROJECT FINANCING. Emergency repair and home winterization grants may be made only if there exists a City Council resolution approving the area for emergency repair and home winterization grants and a sufficient appropriation of funds to finance said grants. a. Inclusion of Grant in Project Budgets. The amounts for emergency repair and home winterization grants shall be included in the Community Development Block Grant budget as approved by the City Council. b. Source of Funds for Rehabilitation Grants. Funds to cover an approved emergency repair and home winterization grant shall be provided by the City from project funds in accordance with the procedures established herein. 3. ELIGIBLE PROJECT COSTS. The costs described below, related to the processing of emergency repair and home winterization grants are eligible project costs in a neighborhood as approved by the City Council. Provision shall be made for these eligible project costs in the budget which is appropriate for the program involved. a.City Overhead and Third -Party Contracts. The following costs incurred in the processing and administering of emergency repair and home winterization grants are eligible project costs, to the same extent as costs incurred for other eligible project activities. (1) City cost for staff salaries, wages, and general over- head. (2) Costs incurred under contracts or agreement with organizations, firms, and individuals for technical, professional, and legal services (in lieu of providing such services by the use of regular City staff). Contracts and agreements for the provision of technical, professional, or legal services must meet the City requirements for the third -party contracts as to form and methods of solicitation and execution, and shall be concurred in by the City Attorney's office and the City Council. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 11011JES I b. Other Costs Related to Grants. With the exception of those i costs set forth in paragraph 3.a. above, there are no other costs related to the processing of an emergency repair or home winterization grant application that may be included in charges arising from the processing of a grant application that may be eligible project costs. C. Advancing Funds for Includable Costs. As necessary, the fees shall advance project funds to pay for processing fees, credit reports and charges for title reports and recordation fees. 3 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES CHAPTER 3. COST INCLUDABLE IN EMERGENCY REPAIR OR HOME WINTERIZATION GRANTS I. GENERAL. An emergency repair grant may be made when a component of the structure is malfunctioning or has deteriorated to a point of endangering the health or safety of the occupant. Upon completion of repairs, the structure must pass building code permit inspections. Home winterization grants may be made when the structure lacks sufficient insulation to achieve R19 in walls and R22 in the ceiling. INCLUDABLE COSTS. Costs includable in a emergency repair or winterization grant are the costs of meeting the requirements of the Building Code as applicable, the Minimum Thermal Resistive Standards, and building permits and related fees as described below: a. Correction of Emergent or Hazardous Conditions. When necessary to meet a specific requirement, a emergency repair grant may be used, to the extent necessary for: The repair, replacement rehabilitation or removal of elements of the dwelling structure, including basic equipment. The term "basic equipment" includes such items as heating furnace, water heater, and electrical, sanitary fixtures, and structural components. b. Energy Conservation Measures. A home winterization grant i may provide for specific energy conservation measures such as storm windows, caulking and weatherstripping, and attic and wall insulation. C. Reporting Requirements. The property inspection report should identify the hazardous conditions and energy conservation measures as applicable to establish the basis for providing for corrective work in the grant. d. Building Permits and Related Fees. A grant may provide funds to cover the cost of building permits and related fees that are required to carry out the proposed corrective work. However, since the construction contract documents will require the contract to pay for them, this cost ordinarily would be included in the contract amount. e. Sales Tax. Since the construction contract is a private contract between a property owner and a private contractor, the grant proceeds may be utilized to pay for required sales taxes. The contractor shall be required to include sales tax in the bid price. 3. COSTS NOT INCLUDABLE. Except as tion, a emergency repair or home provide for: otherwise provided in this sec - winterization grant shall not MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES a. New construction, substantial reconstruction, expansion of the structure, or the finishing of unfinished spaces. b. Materials, fixtures, or equipment of a type or quality which exceeds that customarily used in the locality for properties of the same general type as the property to be repaired. C. Appliances. d. Acquisition of land. e. Items of a cosmetic nature, such as, interior or exterior painting, re -siding, landscaping, etc. 4. WORK WRITE-UP. The Construction Specialist or Housing and Inspection Services Inspector shall prepare a work write-up in accordance with this manual, to document the repair work to be financed with an emergency repair or home winterization grant. 5. ASSURANCE THAT REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED. In some instances the repair cost may exceed the amount of the emergency repair or home winterization grant. In such cases, the emergency repair or home winterization grant will not be made unless the applicant can provide whatever additional amount is needed to assure completion of the work so that the property will meet at least the applicable building codes. If the rehabilitation grant will not be sufficient to pay for the repair cost to meet at least the Code, the staff shall not approve the grant unless the applicant I can furnish supplementary funds sufficient to complete the work. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS. When the applicant is furnishing } supplementary funds from sources other than the emergency repair or home winterization grant, evidence that actual funds are available shall consist of verification and documentation by the staff that the applicant can deposit the required amount in the f rehabilitation escrow account. I 5 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDS•DES MOINES rte, 4. PAI 1. GENERAL. This document sets forth the eligibility requirements in regards to the property and the applicant for an emergency repair or home winterization grant. Emergency repair and home winterization grants are available only in the neighborhoods designated by the City Council. To receive an emergency repair grant, the property must be in need of repairs which are necessary when a component of the structure, is malfunctioning or has deteriorated to a point endangering the health or safety of the occupant. Upon completion of the repairs, the structure must pass building codes permit inspection. Home winterization grants are available when the walls have less than R-19 thermal resistivity and the ceiling less than R-22 thermal resistivity. 2. APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY. To be considered for a grant, the applicant must ­Tbe in compliance with the following criteria: a. The applicant must be the owner -occupant single family i structure that is all residential in character and is within the City Council designated neighborhood service j area, or b. The applicant must be a purchaser -occupant of a single family all residential dwelling under a land sales contract in effect for at least twelve months, and is within the City Council designated neighborhood service area. C. The applicant must be 60 years of age or older, or handi- capped. I d. The applicant must meet the following financial qualifica- tions: (1) Have Liquid Assets not in excess of: $25,000 for a 1 person household $31,000 for a 2 or more person household (2) 'Monthly Income Considerations (a) The applicant(s) would report the following gross monthly income data: (1) Base pay for Head of Household, spouse, other family members. (2) Any other earnings (other jobs, etc.) (3) Net income from property being rehabilitated (gross income from roomers, garage rental, etc., minus operating expenses) Ri MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES (4) Any other income source (interest, etc.) (5) Income from social security, pension, an- nuities, general relief, ADC. (b) Staff would then adjust downward the income of the applicant s household by deducting: (1) 10% of 2a-1 through 4 above for Federal, State and local taxes and (2) 25% of 2a-5 above for fixed income consideration. (3) $25 for each child under 18 years of age or a full time student dependent residing in the home to be repaired. (3) Maximum Income Have an adjusted annual income for the ap— plus household which does not exceed: 1 $6,210 for a 1 person household $7,079 for a 2 person household $7,948 for a 3 person household $8,818 for a 4 person household i $9,563 for a 5 person household $10,184 for a 6 person household $10,929 for a 7 person household $11,675 for an 8+ person household I 3. LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF GRANT. The amount of a emergency repair or home winterization grant that an applicant may receive shall be limited by the following: For an applicant whose income and liquid assets are in accord with the established formulas, the grant amount shall not exceed the lesser of: t a. The actual (and approved) cost of the repairs necessary to make the property conform to the building codes as applicable or minimum energy conservation measures. The amount shall be established in accordance with this manual. b. $2,000.00 Home Winterization grant. i $4,000.00 Emergency Repair grant. 4. LANO SALES CONTRACT. The term "land sales contract" refers to any transaction, regardless of the nomenclature by which it is kin nown, oca seriescha of sinstallment paymentsfee overtitle term of years. The form of a land sales contract may vary according to i the circumstances of each sale. a. Eligibility Requirements. In order fora purchaser under a land sales contract to be eligible for an emergency repair or home winterization grant to cover construction costs, all of the following minimum requirements must be met. r 7 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I4011JES (1) The contract shall be a written, legally binding, instrument involving property that after repair will be all residential in character. (2) The seller of the property must hold fee title to the property and while the contract is in good standing, must be unable to use the property for collateral or to convey the property to any other party unless such use for collateral or conveyance of fee is subject to the land sales contract. The foregoing provisions, however, shall not affect the right of seller to mortgage the property as long as the amount of such mortgage does not exceed the amount of the seller's equity in said property and as long as the monthly mortgage payments and interest rate are no greater in amount than the contract payments. (3) Under the contract, the seller and any subsequent holder of the fee to the property must be obligated to deliver to the purchaser fee simple title and a deed to the property upon full payment of the contract price, or some lesser amount. (4) Under the terms of the contract, the purchaser shall have: (a) Full use, possession, and quiet enjoyment of the property, (b) Equitable title to the property, and (c) Full rights of redemption for a period of not less than the minimum under Iowa law. (5) The purchaser shall have had possession and use of the I property under the contract for at least 12 months prior to the date of application for an emergency repair or home winterization grant. b. Opinion of Counsel. Before an application for an emergency repair or home winterization grant to a purchaser under a j land sales contract can be approved, the Construction +j Specialist must obtain a copy of the land sales contract and a written legal opinion from the City Attorney that each of j the foregoing conditions is satisfied, and setting forth the basis for the opinion. The copy of the legal opinion and the contract shall be retained in the property file. I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111[s CHAPTER 5. PROCESSING AND SUBMISSIONS PROCEDURES 1. GENERAL. This chapter contains an outline of the functions to be performed by the staff in connection with an emergency repair and home winterization grant, and sets forth the policies and pro- cedures to be followed by the staff in preparing, processing, and approving an application for an emergency repair or home winter- ization grant, and in canceling an approved grant. 2. OUTLINE OF STAFF FUNCTIONS. Listed below are the functions to be performed by the staff in connection with an emergency repair or winterization grant. I a. Advise applicant on the general program objectives and explain the application form which must be completed in full. b. Advise the applicant on the availability and benefits of a emergency repair or home winterization grant and other City and private programs and resources for financing re- pairs. C. Determine the eligibility of the applicant for an emergency repair or home winteri- zation grant. d. Inspect the property. e. Prepare a work write-up and cost estimate of the repair work needed. f. Obtain evidence that ownership of the property has been verified. This may include the property deed or other evidence that the staff has received verification from public records that the applicant•is the owner of the property. g. If the applicant is occupant -purchaser under a land sales contract, obtain a document to support eligibility. h. Verify applicant's income, housing expense and assets. i. Determine that work items in work write-up conforms to purposes for which grant can be used. 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES tIo INES j. Establish amount of grant applicant may receive. k. Advise the applicant of the conditions under which a grant is made. I. Prepare construction contract documents and obtain contractor's proposals for repair work and review proposals received as requested by owner. i Prepare Form CDR -7960, Emergency Repair or Home Winterization Grant application (original and one copy) and obtain applicant's signature. m. Approve Form CDR -7960, if all requirements are met. n. Assign application number and enter on approved Form CDR -7960 and all related documents. o. Prepare contracts and CDR -7960 for signature(s), obtain applicant's endorsement, and encumber monies for grant. p. Assist applicant, as may be required, in execution of construction contract, I and deliver to owner selected contractor. q. Assist applicant as may be required in issuing I proceed order for construction work. r. Inspect repair work as it progresses. S. Make final inspection of completed repair work.. Close building permits j to applicable. I t. . Have owner obtain from contractor guarantee i of work, manufacturers' and suppliers' warranties, and release of liens from general contractor, subcontractors, and suppliers prior to final payment for contract work. U. Issue Form CDR -79451 certificate of completion. V. Prepare Statement of Disposition of 10 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Funds. W. Closeout finance records. PROCESSING AND APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION. Processing by the staff of an application for a emergency repair or home winterization grant consists of the completion of the functions listed below, items a. through c., assembly in one file of the Form CDR -7960 and all supporting documents, and the review of the file to determine approval. a. Preparation of Form. The staff shall prepare Form CDR -7960 (original and 1 copy) for the applicant, based on information furnished by the applicant and obtained by the staff from other sources, as documented in the file. Every space provided for an entry- on Form CDR -7960 shall be completed. Entries of money amounts shall be made rounded to the nearest dollar. If no money is involved for an entry for a particular application, the entry shall be "none". Review and approval by the Director of Housing and Inspection Services of Form CDR -7960 shall be based on the form completed in this manner. b. Applicants Purchasing Under a Land Sale Contract. If an application for a emergency repair or home winterization grant is with respect to an occupant -vendee under a land sales contract or similar arrangement, the file shall contain documentatiop to support the requirements of land sales contract. Approval of Application for Grant. The Director of Housing and Inspection Services shall approve a Form CDR -7960 by obtaining the applicant's signature in block I, and by signing block J, on both the original and the copy of the form. If the grant alone is sufficient to repair the property, or if the grant is to be supplemented by other funds and the staff is assured that the property will be repaired to meet manual requirements, the grant is considered to be approved, and the staff may notify the applicant, and proceed with the remainder of the functions for which it is responsible in order to complete the repair work. d. Grants Not Approved. If the staff determines that Form CDR -7960 cannot be approved, a written statement of the reasons for the determination shall be put in the application file. An application number shall not be assigned to a Form CDR -7960 it does not approve. e. Record Keeping. The originals of the completed approved Form CDR -7960 and contract(s) shall then be retained in the property file with the supporting documentation. 11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 4. GRANT CANCELLATION. An approved grant may need to be cancelled because the applicant has requested cancellation or is unwilling or unable to proceed with the repair work, or for other reasons. a. Cancellation Letter. To cancel an approved grant, the staff shall prepare a letter in accordance with Appendix 1, and distribute the letter as follows: 1. Original to applicant. 2. One copy to the property application file. b. Notification to Finance. If funds for the canceled grant have been transferred into the grant account, the staff shall_ notify Finance_ to return the .amount originally deposited back to the administrative account. 12 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES ER 6. TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH EMERGENCY REPAIR 1. GENERAL. This chapter sets forth City requirements with respect to terms and conditions to which an applicant must agree in order to obtain a emergency repair or home winterization'grant. 2. GRANT CONDITIONS. The specific terms and conditions with respect to an emergency repair and home winterization grant are incorporated in Form CDR -7960. The applicant shall agree, and by signing Form CDR -7960 does agree to: jl a. Civil Rights. Comply with all applicable City requirements with respect to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, to not discriminate upon the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual preference, or national origin in sale, lease, rental, use, or occupancy of the subject property. 1 b. Cancellation of Grant. Return of the grant proceeds with no right, interest or claim in the proceeds, if the grant is cancelled before the repair work is started. i C. Use of Proceeds. Use of grant proceeds only to pay for costs of services and materials necessary to carry out the repair work for which the grant will be approved. d. Completion of Work. Assure that the repair work shall be carried out promptly and efficiently, through written contract let with the prior concurrence of the City. e. Ineligible Contractors. Not award any contract for repair work to be paid for in whole or in part with the proceeds of i the grant, to any contractor who, at the time, is ineligible under the provisions of any applicable regulations issued by the Building Official, City of Iowa City to receive an s award of such contract. f. Inspection. Inspection by the City or its designee of the i property, the repair work and all contracts, materials, j equipment, payrolls, and conditions of employment x pertaining to the work. g. Records. Keep such records as may be required by the City with respect to the repair work. h. Recapture Clause. The applicant shall agree to repay the full amount of the grant or that amount determined by the City if the applicant is found to be ineligible as a result of incorrect or fraudulant information on the approved Form CDR -7960. i. Interest of Certain Federal Officials. Not permit any member, or Delegate to the Congress of the United States, 13 FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110HICS and no Resident Commissioner, to share in any proceeds of the grant, or in any benefit arising from the same. j. Bonus, Commission, or Fee. Not pay any bonus, commission, or fee for the purpose of obtaining the City approval of the grant application, or any other approval or concurrence required by the City or its designee, to complete the repair work, financed in whole or in part with the repair grant. k. Interest of the City. Allow no member of the governing body of the City of Iowa City, and no other City official of the locality who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the administration of the federally assisted project or program, and no other officer or employee of the City who exercises such functions or responsibilities, to have any direct interest in the proceeds of this grant, or in any contract entered into by the applicant for the performance of work financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of the repair grant. I r 14 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110HICs CHAPTER 7. FUNDING OF INDIVIDUAL GRANTS AND MANAGEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 1. GENERAL. This chapter sets forth policies for funding the in- dividual grants and also the policies for City management of grant funds. 2. FUNDING REPAIR GRANTS. When an application for financial assistance has been processed and approved, the staff shall enter the total amount of assistance in the program account ledger as encumbered monies. The staff must be certain that adequate funds are budgeted and uncommitted before processing applications for grants. Program budgets will be established annually by the City Council according to local, state and federal funding availability. FUNDING REPAIR PROJECTS SUPPLEMENTED BY PRIVATE FUNDS. When supplemental funds are utilized to complete a project, these funds are collected when the application is approved and deposited into the program account awaiting disbursement. An entry of fund receipt shall be made in the program account ledger. The Iowa City Department of Finance is responsible for depositing the check and reporting the transaction in the department computer printout by case number and finance program. 4. MANAGEMENT OF THE REPAIR GRANT AND SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS ACCOUNT. All repair program funds, private and public, shall be deposited in a non-interest earning bank account. Accounting records will be maintained to keep private funds separate from other City funds. a. Separate Case Numbers for Each Program Participant. The Construction Specialist will assign case numbers to each program applicant. The accounting computer printout will log all credits and debits according to assigned case numbers. b. Disbursements of Repair Funds. Disbursements from repair funds will be authorized by the Director of Housing and Inspection Services. A check request will be prepared and submitted to the Department of Finance properly identifying the case number and expenditure. The Construction Specialist will maintain a file of all invoices and receipts. The Department of Finance will prepare a check, as directed, payable to the grantee/borrower and the payee for the following purposes, as may be appropriate: (1) Make payments for repair work. (2) Closeout individual repair accounts by appropriately disbursing any unutilized funds remaining in the repair account. 15 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 6101RES A check to return to the grantee unutilized funds in the repair account shall be made payable to the grantee only. C. Transmittal of Checks. The Construction 'Specialist shall secure the endorsement of the grantee on checks payable to the grantee and the payee. The Construction Specialist shall transmit the endorsed check to the 'payee. Checks which include any amounts previously withheld from progress payments shall be accompanied by an explanation of the computation. d. Disputes. In the event a dispute exists between the grantee and the contractor with respect to the repair work, the Construction Specialist shall take appropriate action in accordance with the provisions of the construction contract to assure that the grantee is satisfied before making any payment to the contractor. e. Adjustment and Closeout of the Case Account. Usually disbursements made for the purposes stated under paragraph 2 will closeout the case account. However, if unutilized funds remain in for individual cases because the actual repair costs were less than anticipated or for other reasons,the unutilized funds shall be disbursed as follows: (1) If all the funds were provided by a grant, the unutilized funds shall be disbursed to apply to the administrative account, the source from which they came. (2) If the grant was supplemented by private funds, the unutilized funds, up to the amount of the private con- tribution, shall be disbursed to the grantee. 16 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111[5 L.mss` CHAPTER 8. NUMBERING GRANT APPLICATIONS 1. NUMBER TO BE ASSIGNED EVERY APPLICATION. The staff shall assign a number to every application for a grant, in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The staff shall enter the assigned number in the spaces provided on the applicable Form COR -7960 and on all the other CDR forms and documents related to the repair grant. 2. ONE NUI4BER SEQUENCE PER CALENDAR YEAR. The number system requires thsym at only one sequence of numbers, beginning with ste be used in connection with each calendar year. 3. NUMBERING OF APPLICATIONS. The number assigned by the staff to every application and related documents for a repair grant shall consist of the following three parts, with each part separated by a slash (/): a. Calendar Year -Last Two Digits of Calendar Year 79-80 etc. b. Number assigned consecutively from a sequence of numbers shall be used for each year. If an applicant is eligible for other repair' financing assistance applies for two grants, the same number shall be used for each application. C. The category code: (1) 10 shall be used to indicate an emergency repair grant application. (2) 20 shall be used to indicate a home winterization grant application. (3) 30 shall be used to indicate both an emergency repair and a home winterization grant application on the same property. 4. EXAMPLE OF APPLICATION NUMBER. The following examples of application numbers, for illustrative purposes, 78/1/30. t 5. TIME OF ASSIGNMENT OF APPLICATION NUMBERS. An assigned number is a record of identification and accountability that is basic to management controls by the staff. Therefore, the staff shall assign application numbers only when the staff approves and signs the Form CDR -7960. 6. REUSE OF APPLICATION NUMBERS NOT PERMITTED. An application number once assigned by the staff shall not be reused or reassigned. If a previous case to which the staff has assigned an application number is not approved, and is resubmitted at a later date, the staff shall assign the resubmitted case a new application number with the sequence number applicable at that time. 17 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 11011JES CHAPTER 9. DEIER14INING WORK TO BE DONE WITH EMERGENCY REPAIR ANDQME WINTERIZATION GRANTS 1. GENERAL. This section sets forth the responsibilities of the Construction Specialist for determining the repair work necessary to bring a property into conformance with the requirements for a home winterization grant or an emergency construction repair grant and for providing assistance in the repair of the property. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Construction Specialist shall: a. Inspect the property, b. Make a preliminary work write-up and cost estimate of the work to be done. C. Consult with and advise the owner on the work to be done, and the availability of an emergency repair or home winterization grant. d. Prepare a final work write-up and cost estimate as the basis for a grant and for contracting for the repair work. 2. PROPERTY INSPECTION. The Construction Specialist shall inspect the property and prepare an inspection report. The inspection report prepared in this manner will later serve the Construction Specialist as the basis for preparing a work write-up and cost estimate. 3. WORK WRITE-UP AND COST ESTIMATE. A work write-up and cost estimate is a statement prepared by the Construction Specialist based on the property inspection report that itemizes all the repair work to be done on the property, and includes an estimate of the cost of each item. The cost estimate shall be reasonable and shall reflect actual costs prevailing in the locality for comparable work. a. Itemizing Cost. Each item of work and its estimated cost shall be identified in the work write-up as being either necessary to meet the repair standards, or for other purposes that may be financed with grant funds. This is done on the work write-up by entering the cost estimates in a columnar arrangement. b. Adjustin Work Write -1P. If the total estimated cost of the work exceeds the amount of the grant the applicant could receive „ or exceeds the applicant's financial ability to do all work, the Construction Specialist shall eliminate or modify items in the work write-up as necessary to reduce estimated cost. C. Owner's Preference. A preliminary work write-up should not contain details that have no significant effect on cost, KE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -US 1101n[S 1 such as color, style or pattern. Decisions on these details can be made when preparing the specifications for the construction contract documents, or even after the contract award by providing in the contract documents, as appropriate, the term "to be selected by owner." 4. APPLICANTS ELIGIBLE FOR GRANT. For an applicant who is eligible for a grant, the final work write-up and cost estimate prepared by the Construction Specialist shall consist of a completed set of bidding specifications completed by the Construction Specialist as the staff estimate. By utilizing the same documents for staff cost estimating and contractor bidding, cost comparison is made easier for the homeowner. 5. CONSULTATION WITH PROSPECTIVE APPLICANT. As soon as possible after inspection of the property preferably within 24 hours), the Construction Specialist shall consult with the prospect applicant on the preliminary work write-up and cost estimate. The Construction Specialist shall advise the applicant which items of work may be financed with grant funds. The final work write-up shall be the basis for the specifications in the construction contract documents to be used to solicit bids and proposals from contractors. 6. SPECITIONS IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRMENTS. Each spec- ificatIFionCAin a construction ACT DOCUcontract document shall be written so that it provides a clear understanding of the nature and scope of the work to be done, and a basis for carefully determined bids and proposals from contractors. Each specification shall show the nature and location of the work and the quantity and type of materials required. The specifications shall refer to manu- facturers' brand names or to association standards to identify the quality of materials and equipment required, and may make provision for acceptable substitutes. If the work write-up is sufficiently comprehensive, it may itself be used for the specifications, without any cost estimate figures or distinctions as to work required or not required. Standard Specifications. The specifications in the construction E6 ntract documents themselves shall be kept relatively simple by having the documents refer to the technical and detailed specifications that are contained in another document that is called "general specifications." This technique simplifies and facilitates the preparation of the work write-up, cost estimate, and contract documents. The "general specifications" is a document that compiles technical, detailed specifications for each of the types of repair work that is expected to occur, with some frequency, for propertiesthe types of the project odeled after the FHA Minimum PropertyStandards for area, a ne ndtwo and are mfamily structures. 19 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1S" are kept on file in the Civic Center 20 r _ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOVIES CHAPTER 10. CONTRACTING FOR REPAIR WORK 1. INTRODUCTION. This chapter sets forth requirements and procedures with respect to construction contracts for repair financed through a home winterization or emergency repair grant. Repair work shall be undertaken only through a written contract between the contractor and the recipient of the grant. Whenever possible the grantee shall be encouraged to obtain their own bids and enter into the repair contract with little or no City involvement. The Construction Specialist shall assist each applicant as needed, in arranging for and obtaining an acceptable construction contract. a. Form of Contract. The construction contract will consist of a single document signed by the contractor and accepted by the homeowner, only following approval of the repair grant. It shall contain a bid and proposal by the contractor. b. Use of Alternates. The contract document prepared by the Construction Specialist may provide for alternates by which the bidder, as part of his bid and proposal, offers increases and decreases to the lump sum contract price to cover alternatives in the performance of the work. An alternate may be used to cover an item of work, the need for which cannot be determined until some time during the course of the repair work. For example, the construction contract may call for reroofing. The roof rafters are not exposed, and their actual conditions cannot be determined even with careful inspection. However, general conditions on the ceilings, such as evidence of leaks over a period of time, indicate that the rafters may be rotted. The work write-up, cost estimate, and the approved grant may include an amount to replace the rafters and related costs if, upon removal of the old roofing this need is apparent. Under such circumstances, the work to replace the sheating and rafters should be included in the construction contract documents as an alternate. If upon removal of the old roof it is found that work is not needed, no payment for it is required under the construction contract. If that work turns out to be needed, the cost is established by the construction contract documents, and the contractor can be ordered to proceed with that work for the stated sum. (1) Format for Alternates. Generally, alternates should be avoided, but when used, the Construction Specialist shall provide for them specifically in the section provided for bid and proposal by adding material such as the following: 21 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES i+nulES Alternate #1. (description of the alterna Add $ Deduct $ Alternate #2. Same as above for Alternate #1. (2) Unrequested Alternates not Considered. The Construction Specialist shall not consider alternates proposed by a bidder that are not called for in the contract document prepared by the Construction Specialist. The Construction Specialist shall not consider a bid and proposal that is qualified by the contractor with unrequested alternates or other changes. C. Procurement of Bids. An acceptable contractor's bid and proposal must be obtained before the Director approves Form CDR -7960 for the repair grant. 2. GENERAL CONDITIONS. The Construction Specialist shall prepare general conditions" for use in all construction contracts for the repair of the property. Included in the general conditions are: a. The address to which the contractor's bid and proposal must be submitted. b. Date and time which a bid and proposal by the contractor is to be received by the owner. C. A provision that the bid and proposal shall be accepted by the homeowner within 30 days from the date established by the contract for its receipt, provided that the contract is subject to issuance of a proceed order by the homeowner, and no work shall be commenced by the contractor until he has received a written proceed order. d. A provision that•the homeowner is obligated to issue a written proceed order within 30 days from the date of acceptance of the contractor's bid and proposal. If the order is not received by the contractor within this period, the contractor has the option of withdrawing his bid and proposal. e. A provision that the contractor must commence work within 30 days after issuance of the proceed order. f. A provision that the contractor must satisfactorily complete the work within 60 days after the issuance of the proceed order. 22 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DEs MOFiIEs g. A provision that the contractor will be paid the contract price, in one lump sum amount, after the work is satis- factorily completed. h. Provisions thot the contractor shall be required to: (1) Furnish evidence of comprehensive public liability insurance coverage protecting the owner for not less than $100,000, in the event of bodily injury including death, and $50,000, in the event of property damage arising out of the work performed by the contractor; and, evidence of insurance or other coverage required by local law governing workman's compensation. (2) Obtain and pay for all permits and licenses necessary for the completion and execution of the work and labor to be performed. (3) Perform all work in conformance with applicable City codes and requirements whether or not covered by the specifications and drawings for the work. (4) Abide by Federal and City regulations pertaining to equal employment. (5) Keep the premises clean and orderly during the course of the work and remove all debris at the completion of the work. Materials and equipment that have been removed and replaced as part of the work shall belong to the contractor. (6) Not assign the contract without written consent of the owner. (7) Guarantee the work performed for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of all work required by the contract. Furthermore, furnish the owner with all manufacturers' and suppliers' written guarantees and warranties covering materials and equipment furnished under the contract. i. Provisions that the owner will: (1) Permit the contractor to use, at no cost, existing utilities such as light, heat, power, and water necessary to the carrying out and completion of the work. (2) Cooperate with the contractor to facilitate the per- formance of the work, including the removal and replacement of rugs, coverings, and furniture, as necessary. r 23 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES A provision that the premises are to be either occupied or vacant during the course of the construction work. k. A provision that payment on the contract amount will be made only after City inspection and owner acceptance of all the work to be performed by the contractor, and the contractor has furnished the owner satisfactory releases of liens or claims for liens by the contractor, subcontractors, laborers, and materials suppliers. A provision that the contract consists of the bid and pro- posal, the general conditions, the specifications incorporated therein by reference and identified as Exhibit "A" and the drawings, if any, identified. M. A section at the end of the general conditions containing material to be completed by the bidder, generally as follows - For the considerations named therein, the Contractor proposes to furnish all the material and do all of the work described in, and in accordance with, the contract identified above in item 1. of the general conditions for the lump -sum of $ Contractor Acceptance by Owner (name of contractor) (address and ZIP of contractor (date of proposal and bid) (name of owner[s]) (address and ZIP of owner[s]) (date of acceptance) SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS. Specifications, based on the work write-up and illustrative sketches, if any, covering the specific repair work for each property on which a repair grant will be made shall be prepared by the Construction Specialist or contractor. Drawings shall be prepared only when essential to show the scope of the work involved so that a fair bid for the work can be obtained, 'and to avoid misunderstandings with the bidder. The specifications and drawings shall be based on the work write-up resulting from an inspection of the property and interviews, as indicated, with the applicant. The specifications shall clearly establish the nature of the work to be done and the material and equipment to be installed. Each page of the specifications and drawings shall be numbered and shall contain identification that includes the name, address of owner, and the date of the specification. OBTAINING CONTRACTORS' BIDS AND PROPOSALS. The Construction Specialist shall establish and, on the basis of his/her experience, maintain a current listing of contractors, subcontractors, and materials suppliers who are qualified to perform, and are interested in doing repair work financed 24 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 140 IBES through a grant. The listing may be based on the experience of the staff, experience of property owners and others, information obtained from banks, credit, and trade associations, FHA Insuring Office, and other information available to the staff. While the list, in a limited way, may serve the purpose of prequalifying bidders, it shall not be used as a means of excluding bidders who are not on the list at the time the submission of a bid and proposal is in order. 5. INVITATION TO CONTRACTORS FOR BID AND PROPOSAL. a. Contractor Selection. Theowner shall be asked for the name of a contractor he/she would like to bid on the repair of his/her property. If the owner does not know of a contractor, the staff shall provide the property owner with two contractor names from the list of contractors maintained at the Department of Housing and Inspection Services. b. Invitation to Bid. Once the contractor has been selected according to paragraph 5.a. above, the homeowner shall contact the selected contractor and invite him/her to bid the proposed repair. The Construction Specialist shall meet the contractor at the subject property at an appointed time to assist in the inspection of the property and to facilitate obtaining a bid. C. Bid Review. Upon receipt of the bid proposal from the bidding contractor, the homeowner shall review the bid for completeness and accuracy making special note to assure that the specifications have been adhered to. d. AcceptableBid. An acceptable bid is one that upon review under 5.c. above, is not in excess of 10% of the Construction Specialist's estimate. Where two or more bids have been obtained, the lowest acceptable bid shall be recommended to the owner for approval. In the event no acceptable bids are received, the homeowner shall reject all bids and the owner shall to select another contractor and repeat the bid process. e. Maintenance of the Contractors' List. (1) The Construction Specialist shall be responsible for maintaining a list of all contractors who have expressed an interest in bidding on repair construction and who can provide the following as contained on Form CDR -7946: (a) Adequate active liability insurance [see 2.h.(1) above]. 25 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110IIIES (b) The name of his company bank. (c) The names of his usual subcontractors. (d) The names of his principal suppliers. (e) The names and addresses of at least, two (2) resi- dential repair or construction jobs. (f) Iowa City contractors license as applicable. (2) The Contractor List shall be maintained in a conspicuous place within the Department of Housing and Inspection Services office, open to public review. The Contractor List shall be grouped according to the category of specialization the contractor requests to be listed (e.g., general contractors, electrical, plumbing/heating, masonry, dry wall, etc.). 6. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. The contract shall be awarded by having the applicant for the grant properly execute the contract with the assistance of the Construction Specialist. a. Issuance of Proceed Order. At the time the award is made, the Construction Specialist shall remind the applicant and the successful contractor that the undertaking of the work covered by the contract is subject to issuance by the owner of a proceed order, within the number of days stated in the general conditions of the contract from the date of the award. Upon award of the contract, the homeowner shall notify unsuccessful bidders that they have not been awarded the contract. b. Award within 30 da s of Cutoff Date. In order for the bid and proposal to be binding, the award shall be made within a period of 30 days from the cutoff date established by the ? homeowner for the receipt of the bid and proposal, unless a later date is agreed upon in writing. a C. Contract Award. The award of a construction contract shall be accomplished by the owner executing the original and two copies of the contract documents. The homeowner shall distribute the executed contract to documents as follows: (1) Executed original retained by homeowner. (2) Executed copy to contractor. (3) Executed copy to the City of Iowa City in care of the Construction Specialist. 7. ISSUANCE OF PROCEED ORDER. The general conditions of the con- struction contract will state that the owner will issue a proceed order within a stated number of days from the date of acceptance 26 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t1019ES of the contractor's bid and proposal. The Construction Specialist shall assist the grantee as may be requested in the preparation and issuance of a proceed order. The proceed order shall be distributed as follows: a. Original to the contractor. b. One copy to retained by the homeowner. C. One copy to the Construction Specialist for the file. 8. LABOR PERFORNEO BY OWNER IN Repairing PROPERTY. Questions arise from time to time, during the processing of a grant con- cerning the owner's performance of some or all of the labor re- quired to complete the repair of his property. These paragraphs are intended to supply answers to those questions, as well as describe the circumstances under which this type of self-help is desirable and to be encouraged. a. Type of Work and Skill of Owner. A property owner may com- plete some or all of the tasks required to repair his/her property, if he/she has the degree of skill required to perform the work involved. Self-help is usually appropriate for the accomplishment of tasks of an unskilled nature such as general clean-up, demolition of small buildings on a property, removal, cartage, and disposal of the debris, and for work that involves minimal use of costly materials and equipment. Work of a skilled nature, and work involving the extensive installation of costly materials and equipment, are appropriate if the Construction Specialist is assured the property owner has the ability and experience required to do the work properly without supervision, or that he/she has sufficient skill to do the work properly with technical advice and guidance from the Construction Specialist. Technical Aid Eligible as Proiect Cost. The Construction nde Specialist is remid that provision of 'technical assistance is part of his/her job function. Benefits from Self-help. At times, self-help may also enable a property owner to obtain a repair grant by reducing construction costs to an amount within the Council established limits for a grant. Provision for Self-help in Grant. Whenever self-help is necessary, indicated, or desired, and the Construction Specialist considers that with or without its technical assistance and guidance a property owner will be able to perform the work in a reasonably acceptable and expeditious manner, he/she may process an application for a grant on that basis. In such a case, the amount of the grant would provide funds to pay for the materials and equipment to be installed by self-help, as well as any additional funds 27 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES 4 11 needed to pay for other work to be performed by a contractor. The grant shall not include funds to pay the owner or members of his her family for their labor. Further, the Construction Specialist must exercise good judgment and prudences as to avoid a situation in which an owner could place himself in financial difficulty through improper use, installation, or even destruction of the materials and equipment purchased with grant funds. For this reason, the owner should understand that the proceeds of a grant to pay the supplier for materials and equipment involved in a self-help will be disbursed from the grant account by the staff, only after they have been properly installed. Coordination with Contractor. When some of the repair work is to be performed through self-help, and the remainder is to be completed by the contractor, the Construction Specialist should assure that the work is accomplished by each of them so as not to interfere with or jeopardize the other's work. In cases where a separation in the timing of the work is not feasible, the Construction Specialist should urge the owner and contractor to make their own arrangements on the timing, so that each may do his/her work without causing any interference in the work to be done by the other. In all instances, the owner will be better protected if work to be performed through self-help is completed before the contractor starts his/her work. Such completion will help avoid claims by the contractor for extras or damages he/she may claim are caused by the self- help efforts, and will assure that when all work is finished, the property will comply with the City grant requirements. OTHER PROVISIONS The Contractor Shall: Indemnify and hold harmless the owner, the owners employees, the City Manager, and the City's employees from any and all liability, loss, cost, damage, and expense (including reasonable attorney's fees and court costs) resulting from, arising out of, or incurred by reason of any claims, actions, or suits based upon or alleging bodily injury, including death, or property damage rising out of or resulting from the contractor's operations under this contract, whether such operations be by himself/herself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them. The contractor shall obtain insurance for this purpose, which shall insure the interests of the owner and the City as the same may appear, and shall file with the owner and the City certificates of such insurance. b. Correction of Fain Work after Final Payment: The ap- proval of the Request for Payment by the Construction Specialist and the making of the payment by the owner to the r M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES iao nlEs contractor shall not relieve the contractor of responsibility for faulty materials or workmanship. 0 29 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES CHAPTER 11. INSPECTION OF REPAIR WORK 1. GENERAL. This chapter sets forth the requirements for the inspection of repair work financed in whole or in part with a grant. 2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAKING INSPECTIONS. The Construction Specialist shall make inspections of construction work in cases involving a repair grant. To accomplish this, the Construction Specialist shall make: (1) Compliance inspection, as necessary, to assure that the construction work is being completed in accordance with the construction contract. (2) A final inspection to determine that the construction work has been completed in accordance with construction contract. The Building Inspector and any specialists from the Building Inspection Division, as may be required, shall accompany the Construction Specialist on the final inspection and shall provide the Construction Specialist with a written report of their findings. 3. INSPECTIONS FOR PAYMENT. Inspection of construction work shall Fe made in accordance with the following: a. Final Inspection. Upon completion of the repair work and receipt of the contractor's invoice containing his certifi- cation of satisfactory completion of all the work in accordance with the contract and his warranty, the Construction Specialist shall arrange for inspection of the completed work. b. Making Final Payment. When the final inspection determines that the work is satisfactorily completed in accordance with the contract, the homeowner shall obtain from the contractor a release of liens, and a copy of each warranty due the owner for the work. After receipt of a release of liens, including 'releases from all subcontractors and suppliers and a copy of each warranty, the homeowner shall make final payment. The staff shall then prepare Form CDR - 7945, the certificate of final inspection. 4. CERTIFICATION OF FINAL INSPECTION. After the Construction Specialist determines that the rehabilitation work has been satisfactorily completed and the final inspection report obtained, the staff shall prepare a Form CDR -7945 (original and one copy). Distribution. Form COR -7945 shall be distributed as follows: 30 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FiDIRES (1) Signed original to the property owner. (2) Signed copy retained in the property file. 5. SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTIONS. In some cases defects and inadequacies in the construction work, not apparent at the time of final inspection, may show up after final payment for the work is made and Form CDR -7945 is issued. Others, such as roof leaks not ascertainable until after a rain, defects in heating systems installed during the nonheating season that were not revealed in the limited tests after installation, and plumbing leaks that did not show up in the final inspection, may not appear for several months. a. One -Year Guarantee on Work !�y Contractor. All work performed by the contractor is covered by a one-year guarantee but property owners are not always aware that, for a period of one year, they may require the contractor to correct significant defects and inadequacies in the work performed under this contract. For this reason, the Construction Specialist shall inform the owner of the guarantee requirements upon completion of the contract. b. Additional Call PZ Construction Specialist to Insure Validity and Correction of 'Complaints. Although a limited examination indicates that the incidence of serious defects and inadequacies in the construction work is not frequent, and contractors generally correct them promptly when requested, the Construction Specialist, after the final ? inspection, shall make an additional call on the property owner to ascertain if there are any complaints about the work that has been done. This call shall be made within 60 days after the issuance of Form CDR -7945. The Construction Specialist shall inspect the work to ascertain if the complaint is valid. If the complaint is valid, the Construction Specialist shall assist the property owner in obtaining prompt corrective action from the contractor. The contractor must be given written notice with reasonable promptness. Should the contractor fail to answer or correct the defect(s) within a reasonable time, the grant, at owner request, will assist owner in the following manner: (1) Staff members of the Department of Housing and Inspection Services will investigate the complaint. (2) If the staff finds the complaint to be invalid, owner will be so notified. (3) If the staff finds the complaint to be valid, the homeowner will direct the contractor to take necessary corrective action within a specified length of time. 31 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CHAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES (4) If the contractor complies, the staff will reinspect the work and, if it is satisfactory, the owner will be expected to sign a written statement withdrawing the complaint. (5) If the contractor fails to respond to the request within the specified length of time, the staff, upon owner request, will prepare a letter for owner's signature,'notifying the contractor a second time that unless the complaint is abated by a specified time, a formal complaint will be filed with the State Building Boar for appropriate action. d or Iowa City Licensing Board I (6) If the contractor fails to respond to the request for cor- rection within the time specified: (a) The homeowner will take any necessary action to have the defects corrected, including but not limited to paying the reasonable costs of correcting work or materials determined by the homeowner to be defective. (b) The contractor may be prohibited by the City from con- tracting any other repair work under any grant program administered by the City. 6. CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST - OWNER - CONTRACTOR RELATIONS Construction Specialist's Responsibility and Authority: The Construction Specialist shall observe the work on behalf of the City, and will provide general assistance during construction insofar as proper interpretation of the grant requirements is affected. The Construction Specialist and owner shall decide, when necessary, any and and all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials furnished, work performed, interpretation of Plans and Specifications and all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the Contract on the part of the Contractor. The Construction Specialist will not be on the construction site at all times and as such cannot be responsible for the acts or omissions of the contractor or his employees. For the same reason acceptance by the homeowner or the City of the contractor's work performed, does not release the contractor from the responsibility to provide quality performance on all contract specifications. 32 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIDINEs CHAPTER 12. APPLICANT'S INCOME 1. GENERAL. This chapter sets forth the basis for establishing an applicant's income for the purposes of a home winterization or emergency repair grant on a residential property, and takes into account the variations applicable to different type of applicants and properties, and special considerations related to the type of project area in which the property is located. 2. TYPE OF APPLICANT. In order to make determinations with respect To eligibility for a grant, an applicant is identified as either an owner -occupant of a one- or two -dwelling -unit property or an investor -owner. For purposes of determining an applicant's income, an applicant must be identified additionally, either as a person or other legal entity, as defined below. 3. a. Person. The term "person" means one or more natural persons who either hold legal title to, or occupy under a land sales contract, a property to be rehabilitated. b. Other Legal Entity. The term "other legal entity" means any legal entity other than a "person", such as a partnership or corporation that holds legal title to a property to be repaired. Any "other legal entity" within the meaning of this definition is also an investor -owner. AND ICANT' ine Toliowing is a listing of the elements comprising income for purposes of a repair grant. Exclusions from income applicable in special circumstances are stated in paragraph 5 below. a. Portion of Income Derived from Roomers. If the property will contain rooming units, that portion of an applicant's income that is derived from roomers shall be reported on Form CDR -7960_, block C, line 3, as a net figure determined as follows. (1) Net Income. The net income from the roomers in the owner -occupied property to be repaired is the gross rental income, less expenditures allocable to the roomers. These allocable expenditures including payments, on the basis of an average of one or more years of mortgage or land contract principal and interest, mortgage insurance premium, service charges, hazard insurance, real estate taxes and special assessments, maintenance and repairs, heating and utilities, and other cash expenditures for the property for one or more years, the staff shall estimate the income and expenditures on the available experience. (2) Allocation of Expenditures to Roomers. The alloca- tion of expenditures of the roomer may be established 33 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DEs Mon+ES by determining the percentage of floor space that is used exclusively by the roomer(s). The allocable expenditures shall be reduced by the percentage of floor space as calculated above. b. Applicant Who Is a Person. Income of an applicant who is a A,_ includes the income of the applicant and his family. The applicant's family includes the applicant and any other person or person or persons related by blood, marriage, or operation of law, who share the same dwelling unit. If ownership of the property rests in more than one j person, the applicant is each owner and family. The applicant's income, therefore, is the sum of the family incomes of all applicant. An applicant's income is established on an annual basis, at the time of applying for a grant and includes: (1) The applicant's earnings. (2) Spouse's earnings. (3) Other family members living in the home, if their employment is a definite characteristic of family life. Excluded is the income of an adult family member, other than the applicant and spouse, who does not have an ownership interest in the property, but included are any funds contributed or paid to the family, on a { regular basis by an excluded adult family member. (Such as room and board, rent, etc.) Excluded are incomes of those under 18 or full-time students or mentally or physically disabled children. (4) Other income regularly received by applicant or his family. (5) Net income from real estate, other than the property to be rehabilitated, and any other net business income. (a) Gross rental income, and (b) On the basis of an average or experience for two or more years, expenditures for mortgages principal and interest, mortgage insurance premium, service charges, hazard insurance, real estate taxes and special assessments, maintenance and repairs, heating and utilities, ground rent, and other cash expenditures for the property, such as advertising vacancies. If the applicant has not owned the property for two or more years, the staff shall estimate the income and expenditures on the available experience. 34 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES Mo1MEs i n 4. REPORTING OF APPLICANT'S INCOME. The applicant's income shall be reported on Form CDR-7960"To Applicant." , tal Present Monthly Income of 5. EXCLUSIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO APPLICANT'S INCOME. a. Grants. Deduct the following amounts from gross income: (1) $25 per child per month (child must be living in the home, under 18 years of age, or full-time student dependent). (2) Deduct 10% of gross income for taxes (persons not retired or disabled), OR see (3). (3) Deduct 25% of retirement benefits, disability benefits, or Social Security benefits. 35 r .. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES DWELLING UNIT RENTAL AGREEMENT It is mutually agreed this _ day of 19_, by and between Landlord, and Tenant(s): That Landlord hereby lets to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from Land- lord, the following described premises situated in County, Iowa to -wit: (Address) hereinafter referred to as the "dwelling unit" in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties herein, and upon the following terms, provisions and conditions: 1. TERM. The duration of this rental agreement shall be day of 19 19_, to and including the _ day 2. RENT. Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord, as rental for said term, sum of per month, in advance without demand or a notice, the first rental payment becoming due upon the day of , 19_, and the same amount per month month, i an dvance, on the day of each month thereafter during the of this rental agreement. Each sum shall be paid to the Landlord at or at such other place as Landlord may subsequently direct. 3. RENTAL DEPOSIT. At the time of execution of this rental agreement, Tenant shall pay to Landlord in trust the sum of (not to exceed two months rent) to be held and disbursed as a rental deposit pursuant to the provisions of the Iowa Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Landlord shall return the full rental deposit, or return the remainder of the rental deposit (if any) and a written a statement of the specific reason for withholding of the rental or any portion thereof within thirty days after the termination of the tenancy and receipt of Tenants mailing address or delivery instructions. If Landlord fails to provide a written statement within thirty days of termination of the tenancy and receipt of Tenants mailing address or de- livery instructions, Landlord shall forfeit all rights to withhold any portion of the rental deposit. If no mailing address or instructions are provided to Landlord within one year from the termination of the tenancy, the rental deposit shall revert to Landlord, and Tenant shall be deemed to have forfeited all rights to the rental deposit. Any interest earned on the rental deposit during the first five years of the tenancy shall be the property of the Landlord. 4. USE -ABSENCES. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Tenant shall occupy the above described premises only as a dwelling unit and uses incidental there- to. Tenant shall notify Landlord of any anticipated extended absence from the premises not later than the first day of the extended absence. 5. UTILITIES. Utilities shall be furnished and paid for by the party indi- cated on the following chart: Landlord Tenant Electricity Gas Water MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDs•DEs MOINES 2 Garbage Trash Removal Other 6. UTILITY RATES. Tenant hereby acknowledges that Landlord or the person authorized to enter into this rental agreement on Landlord's behalf has heretofore fully explained to tenant the utility rates, charges and ser- vices for which Tenant will be required to pay, other than those to be paid by Tenant directly to the utility company furnishing service. 7. MANAGER. Name Address is the person designated by Landlord to maintain the premises (and to receive and receipt for all notices and demands upon the owner of the premises) (strike if not applicable). B. MAINTENANCE BY LANDLORD. Landlord shall: a) Comply with the requirements of applicable building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety. b) Make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the dwelling unit in a fit and habitable condition. c) Keep all common areas of the premises in a clean and safe condition, but Landlord shall not be liable for injury cost by any objects or materials which belong to, or which have been placed by, a Tenant in the common areas of the premises used by Tenant. d) Maintain in good and safe working order and condition all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and other facilities and appliances, including elevators, supplied or required to be supplied by Landlord. e) Provide and maintain appropriate receptacles and conveniences, accessi- ble to Tenant, for the central collection and removal of ashes, gar- bage, rubbish, and other waste incidental to the occupancy of the dwelling unit, and arrange for their removal. f) Supply running water and reasonable amounts of hot water at all times and reasonable heat, accept where the building that includes the dwelling unit is not required by law to be equipped for that purpose, or the dwelling unit is so constructed that heat or hot water is gen- erated by an installation within the exclusive control of Tenant and supplied by direct utility connection. If the duty imposed by paragraph a) of this subsection is greater than a duty imposed by another paragraph, the Landlord's duty shall be determined by reference to paragraph a). If the dwelling unit is a single family residence, it is agreed that Tenant shall perform Landlord's duties specified in paragraphs e) and f) above. (Strike if not applicable) In a single family residence, Tenant also agrees to make the repairs, alterations and remodeling and perform the maintenance tasks which are specified on an addendum and signed by the parties. 9. RESPONSIBILITIES OF TENANT. Tenant shall: a) Comply with all obligations primarily imposed upon tenants by applic- able provisions of building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety. b) Keep that part of the premises that Tenant occupies and uses as clean and safe as the condition of the premises permit. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIMFS 3 C) Dispose from the dwelling unit all ashes, rubbish, garbage and other waste in a clean and safe manner. d) Keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit or used by Tenant as clean as their condition permits. e) Use in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heat- ing, ventilating, air conditioning and other facilities and appli- ances, including elevators in the premises. f) Not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove a part of the premises, or knowingly permit a person to do so. g) Conduct himself or herself in a manner that will not disturb a neigh- bor's peaceful enjoyment of the premises. In addition, if the dwelling unit is other than a single family residence, Tenant shall perform those repairs, maintenance tasks, alterations or remodelling as shall be specified in a separate writing signed by the parties and supported by adequate consideration; and Landlord shall not treat performance of such separate agreement as a condition to an obliga- tion or a performance of this rental agreement. 10. All existing rules concerning the Tenant's use and occupancy of the prem- ises have been furnished to Tenant in writing. Additionally, Landlord, from time to time, may adopt rules, however described, concerning Tenant's use and occupancy of the premises. A rule is enforceable against the Tenant only if it written and if: a) Its purpose is to promote the convenience, safety or welfare of Ten- ants in the premises; preserve Landlord's property from abusive use; or make a fair distribution of services and facilities held out for Tenants generally. b) It is reasonably related to the purpose for which it is adopted. c) It applies to all Tenants in the premises in a fair manner. d) It is sufficiently explicit in its prohibition, direction or limi- tation of Tenants conduct to fairly inform Tenant of what Tenant must or must not do to comply. e) It is not for the purpose of evading the obligations of Landlord. f) Tenant has notice of it at the time Tenant enters into the rental agreement. A rule adopted after Tenant enters into the rental agreement is enforceable against the Tenant if reasonable notice of its adoption is given to the Tenant and it does not work a substantial modification of the rental agreement. I 11. ACCESS. Tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to Landlord to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the dwelling unit, make I necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or exhibit the dwelling unit to pro- spective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers, or con- tractors. Landlord may enter the dwelling unit without consent of Tenant in case of an emergency. Landlord shall not abuse the right of access or use it to harrass Tenant. Accept in case of emergency, or if it is impractical to do so, Landlord shall give Tenant at least 24 hours notice of Landlord's intention to enter and shall enter only at reasonable times. Landlord does not have another right of access except by court order and as permitted by Sections 28 and 29 of the Iowa Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, or if Tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises. 12. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Tenant shall not assign this rental agreement, nor sublet the dwelling unit, or any portion thereof without the written MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES hI01nEs consent of Landlord. withheld. 4 Consent to assignment shall not be unreasonably 13. FIXTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS. Unless Landlord consents to their removal, Tenant shall leave within the premises all locks, brackets for curtains and other fixtures attached to doors, windows or woodwork, and all alterations, additions or improvements made by Tenant at the termination of the tenancy without any payment therefore. Tenant shall make no structural alteration without Landlord's written consent. 14. FIRE OR CASUALTY DAMAGE. If the dwelling unit or premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty to the extent that enjoyment of the dwelling unit is substantially impaired, Tenant may (i) immediately vacate the premises and notify the Landlord within fourteen days of Tenant's intention to terminate this rental agreement, in which case this rental agreement shall terminate as of the date of vacating, or (ii) if continued occupancy is lawful, vacate only that part of the dwelling unit rendered unusable by the fire or casualty, in which case, Tenant's liability for rent shall be reduced in proportion to the minution in the fair rental value of the dwelling unit. If this rental agreement is terminated under the provisions of this paragraph, Landlord shall return to Tenant all prepaid rent and security recoverable under the Iowa Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Accounting for rent in the event of termination or apportionment shall occur as of the date of the casualty. 15. NON-PAYMENT OF RENT. In addition to Landlord's other remedies provided by law, and without prejudice thereto, if rent is unpaid when due and tenant fails to pay rent within three days after written notice by the Landlord of non-payment and the Landlord's intention to terminate the rental agreement, if the rent is not paid within that period of time, then Landlord may ter- minate this rental agreement. 16. ABANDONMENT. If Tenant abandons the dwelling unit, Landlord shall make reasonable efforts to rent it at a fair rental. If Landlord rents the dwelling unit for a term beginning prior to the expiration of this rental agreement, it is deemed to be terminated as of the date of the new tenancy begins. If the Landlord fails to use reasonable efforts to rent the dwell- ing unit at a fair rental or if Landlord accepts the abandonment as a surrender, the rental agreement is deemed to be terminated on the date the Landlord had notice of abandonment. 17. PETS. Tenants shall not keep any animals or pets on the premises except 18. CHECKLIST. Prior to the commencement of occupancy, Tenant shall inspect the dwelling unit, complete the checklist provided by Landlord, and return it to Landlord. If Tenant does not return the checklist within seven days of occupancy, a presumption will arise that there are no substantial de- fects in the dwelling unit. If Landlord does not notify Tenant of objec- tions within ten days of receipt of the completed checklist, Tenant's evaluation shall be deemed accepted by Landlord. 19. LIABILITY. (Strike one) If this rental agreement is executed by more than one Tenant, each Tenant shall be liable for the rental payments and se- curity deposit as follows: (i) Jointly and severably liable for the entire dwelling unit. (ii) For _% of each rental payment while occupying the dwelling unit and % of the security deposit. In the case of (ii) Landlord, Tenant (strike one) shall be responsible for obtaining a new Tenant. 20. NOTICES. Any notice, for which provision is made in this rental agreement, shall be in writing, and may be given by either party to the other, in addition to any other manor provided by law, in any of the following ways: (i) By personal delivery; (ii) By service in the manner provided by law for the service of original notice, or (iii) By sending said notice by certi- fied or registered mail, return receipted requested, to the last known address. For purposes here, the place for the payment of rental, as pro- vided in paragraph 2 above, shall be the place designated by Landlord for MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 5 the receipt of any such notice; and unless otherwise provided herein, Landlord shall receive and receipt for all notices and demands upon the owner of the premises. 21. CONSTRUCTION. Words and phrases herein shall be construed as in the single or plural, and as masculine, feminine or neuter gender, according to context. 22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This writing, including any addendum attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matters hereof; and no statement, representation or promise with reference to this rental agreement, or the premises leased, or any repairs, alterations or improvements, or any change in the term of this rental agreement, shall be binding upon either of the parties unless in writing and signed by both Landlord and Tenant. 23. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE. written. on the day first above Y Landlord Tenant MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101nES City of Iowa quely MECJIORANQ-`,JM Date: March 1, 1979 To: City Council From: John Hayek, City Attorney Re: State v. Vevera Councilmembers: On February 27, 1979, Joseph W. Grant filed a charge under Section 723.4(3) Code of Iowa accusing Mayor Vevera of disorderly conduct. I have made an initial investigation into the facts of this matter and believe that the charges are without merit and that they arise out of the course of Mayor Vevera's duties. I therefore feel very strongly that the Mayor is entitled to the assistance of my office in the defense of these charges in Magistrate's court. It would be in my opinion an injustice for Bob Vevera to have to pay for the defense of these charges out of his own funds. Accordingly, I intend to defend Bob in Magistrate's court and in any further court proceedings necessary. If the Council has any objection to this procedure I would appreciate being advised at your next meeting. Otherwise we will proceed as indicated above. John Hayek, City Attorney jm4/15 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110INES x'69 I WILL J. HAYEK JOHN W. HAYLK C. PETER HAYEK C. JOSEPH HOLLAND FIAY HAYEK as XAYZK OHNCYS AT LAW IH+- . WASHINGTON STRLLT 10, - • CITY. IOWA 52240 .;arch 1, 1979 Mr. Garry Bleckwcnn, Chairperson Iowa City Airport Commission 205 North Post Road Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re; Leasing of Airport Property Dear Garry: On December 20, 1970, 1 sent you a letter suggesting that the City and the Airport Commission attempt to resolve the question of control of the land that the Airport Commission has proposed to be leased to private developers. The City Council has again asked me to rcitarate our interest in having this question resolved as quickly as possible and we would be most happy to meet with you or your legal counsel in order to attempt to accomplish this. Very tru you s, ohn W. Hayek J W 1f: vb cc: Mr. William Tucker I.Gity Council r FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES AURA CODI: alY 337•UGOG �_D MAR 21979 /�Cs3Ii= SfijLFUS, CNjC CITY CLERK (2) '170 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: 4rch 1, 19J9 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Paul Glaves, Development CoordinatorlYlCLl RE: Attached I" Attached to this memorandum is a copy of House Pile 629 currently under consideration by the Iowa Legislature. An examination of this Bill leads me to believe, that if enacted, it would have serious detrimental affects on the City of Iowa City, and other cities. The Bill, in essence, requires that construction projects (such as City Plaza, our parking ramps, or the library) be bid out with multiple bid packages which at a minimum would contain a mechanical construction contract, an electrical construction contract, a general construction contract, and any other construction contracts not included within the three above. My understanding is that combined bids by a general contractor would be allowed, but if the general contractor did not submit the low bid for the mechanical package or the electrical package, the City would be required to contract with the low bidders in each of these two categories. On many of the projects we are currently involved in, this would be (:i) time con- suming, (b) costly because of the need to produce multiple bid packages; the need to hold multiple public hearings on plans and specifications; the need to publish separate invitations to bidders; and other incidential complications, (c) the need for the City to provide for the overall project coordination in a manner now provided by the general contractor. In the case of City Plaza, this would require a fulltime project manager hired by or contracted for by the City. I believe that John Hayek and Dick Plastino should review this Bill very carefully. It is my judgment that this Bill should be opposed, through both the League of Cities and by direct contact with our legislators. PG/ssw cc: John Hayek Dick Plastino MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 11011JES 4171 I FEB 2 9 1979 HOUSE FILE STATE GOVEHNMENf By PERKINS, ELL, DOYLE, BINNEBOESE,CLARK ofWLee, CLARK of Cerro Gordo and HANSON of Delaware Passed House, Date Passed Senate, Date Vote: Ayes Naye Vote: Ayes Nays. Approved A BILL FOR 1 An Act relating to contracts let for public improvements by 2 public agencies. 3 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 CPB -16200 2/73 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110INE5 S. F.' H. F. 1 Section 1. NEW SECTION. DEFINITIONS. As used in this 2 Act unless the context otherwise requires: 3 1. a. "Public improvement" means a building, structure, 4 facility, or other construction work which is to be paid for 5 in whole or in part by funds, regardless of the sources of 6 the funds, of a public agency and includes a building, 7 structure, facility, or other construction work constructed 8 jointly with any other public or private agency or constructed 9 under the provisions of chapters twenty-eight E (28E) and 10 twenty-eight F (28F) of the Code. 11 b. "Public improvement" does not mean the structures and 12 component parts of any of the following: 13 (1) Sanitary, storm, and combined sewers in the public 14 right-of-way. 15 (2) Drainage conduits, culverts, channels, levees, 16 embankments, and dams. 17 (3) Highway, road, and street grading, excavating, paving, 18 graveling, macadamizing, curbing, guttering, and surfacing. 19 (4) Bridges, underpasses, and overpasses. f 20 (5) Water mains and extensions in thepublic right -of- 21 way. 22 (6) Sidewalks. 23 The mechanical construction contract and electrical 24 construction contract portions, if any, of the above 25 structures, are not exempt from the provisions of this Act. 26 2. "Construction" means materials, equipment, labor, acts, 27 operations and services necessary to complete a public improve - 28 ment and includes erection, repairs, remodeling, and 29 alterations. ; 30 3. "Public agency" means a political subdivision of this 31 state or a state agency. 32 4. "Private agency" means an individual and any form of 33 business organizaton authorized under the laws of this state 34 to enter into contracts for the construction of public 35 improvements. -1- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 5. "Mechanical construction contract" means the furnishing 2 of materials, equipment, labor, acts, operations and services 3 necessary for the performance of the following construction 4 work: 5 a. Plumbing and drainage systems or their parts. 6 b. Piping and duct systems or their parts for heating, 7 ventilating, cooling, refrigerating, incinerating, or 8 miscellaneous heat producing appliances. 9 c. Process piping and duct systems for conveying liquids, 10 solids, air, dust, or gases. 11 d. Mechanical thermal insulation for piping, ducts, 12 vessels, and equipment. 13 e. Temperature controls and instruments. 14 f. Balancing and adjusting. 15 g. Vibration and sound control. 16 h. Pollution control. 17 i. Energy conservation. 18 j. Food service, laboratory, and laundry equipment. 19 k. Heat reclamation. 20 1. solar heating and cooling. 21 m. Fire extinguishing. 22 In. Other similar systems. 23 6. "Electrical construction contract" means the furnishing 24 of materials, equipment, labor, acts, operations and services 25 necessary for the performance of the following construction 26 work: 27 a. Raceway and wiring systems. 28 b. service and distribution systems. 29 c. Power generation and transmission systems. 30 d. Power, lighting, communication, signaling, alarm, 31 detection, protective, and recording systems. 32 e. Conductors, apparatus, and devices to transmit, 33 transform, rectify, energize, disconnect, and control electric 34 current. 35 f. Electrical heating and cooling. -2- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110114ES S.F: H. F. 1 g.. Motors and motor controls. 2 h. Electrical and electronic controls, instruments, and 3 equipment. 4 i, Other similar systems - 5 7. "General construction contract" means the furnishing 6 of materials, equipment, labor, acts, operations and services 7 necessary for the performance of the following construction s work: 9 a. Site work. 10 b. Concrete work - 11 c. Masonry work. 12 d. Metals work - 13 e. Wood and plastics work. 14 f. Thermal and moisture protection work. 15 g. Door and window work - 16 h. Finishes work. 17 i. Specialties work. 19 j. Equipment work. 19 k. Furnishings work. 20 1. special construction work. Y1 m. Conveying systems work. 22 The classifications of construction work in this subsection 23 do not include the construction work included in the 24 definitions of "mechanical construction contract" and 25 "electrical construction contract". 26 Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. 27 1- When the estimated total cost of construction of a 28 public improvement exceeds the minimum dollar amounts which 29 require that bids be taken, the public agency shall proceed 30 as follows: 31 a. The person preparing the plans and specifications shall 32 prepare separate plans and specifications for the following 33 categories of construction work: 34 (1) The mechanical construction contract. 35 (2) The electrical construction contract. -3- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L._ 1 (3) The general construction contract. 2 (4) Other construction contracts not included within the 3 definitions of subparagraph one (1), two (2), or three (3) 4 of this paragraph. 5 b. The advertised notice to prospective bidders shall 6 provide that separate construction contract bids shall be 7 received for each of the categories listed in paragraph a 8 of this section. The advertised notice to prospective bidders 9 may additionally provide that a single overall construction 10 contract bid be received for all of the categories listed 11 in paragraph a of this section and that the bid shall list 12 the mechanical and electrical subcontractors proposed to be 13 used in the construction of the public improvement. 14 2. A contract shall be let to the lowest responsible 15 bidder provided that in the public agency's judgment the bids 16 received are acceptable. If the bids received by category 17 would provide a lower total construction cost for the public 18 improvement, the public agency shall let the contracts to 19 the lowest acceptable bidders in the categories. 20 3. If a contract is let on a single overall construction 21 contract, all payments required to be made to the mechanical 22 and electrical subcontractors under the contract for labor 23 and materials incorporated into the public improvement or 24 materials stored shall be paid directly to the respective 25 mechanical and electrical subcontractors. 26 Sec. 3. This Act is effective January first following 27 its enactment. 28 EXPLANATION 29 This bill requires that bids for public construction 30 contracts for the construction of certain public improvements 31 be received on the basis of separate construction contract 32 bids. In addition, it permits bids for public construction 33 contracts for the construction of certain public improvements 34 to be simultaneously received on the basis of a single overall 35 construction contract bid. It also requires, provided that am MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES M01MES 1 in the awarding authority's judgment the bids received are 2 acceptable, that contracts be let to the lowest responsible 3 bidders on the basis above which results in thelowesticable total 4 construction cost. This procedure shall be app 5 the construction contracting procedures of the state, and 6 its political subdivisions, when the estimated total cost 7 of construction of certain public improvements exceeds the 8 existing statutory minimum dollar amounts. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 LSS 13565-H 68 -5- deb/sc/14 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES City of Iowa Citr MEMORAND M = DATE: March 1, 7�e TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Paul Glaves, Development Coordinator RE: Attached lv Attached to this memorandum is a copy of House File 383, which is under consideration by the Iowa Legislature. The intent of House Pile 383 is to enable both cities, and counties, to exempt from taxation the value of new industrial facilities constructed. While I view this Bill as being possibly beneficial to the City of Iowa City, I believe it wholly inappropriate to grant to counties a tool to significantly attract industry away from the cities. My judgment is that Iowa City would be better off without this authority if in order to.get the authority granted in House File 383 me nt in order to compete with the were placed in the position e being forced to abate taxes on industrial develop - County. I believe this is a matter that should be discussed with the City Council and which should then be discussed with our area legislators. It probably should also be discussed directly with the Iowa League of Municipalities. PG/ssw cc: Dennis Kraft MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES '/ 7Z FEB 16 19r9 Mys and Yeas HOUSE FILE 3 d3 By WEST, HANSEN of O'Brien, WELDEN, KREWSON, CRABB, SWEARINGEN, TYRRELL, HOLT, SHIMANEK, ANDERSON of Audubon, SCHROEDER, HARBOR, EVANS, CLARK of Cerro Gordo, DANKER, HOFFMANN, De GROOT, MENKE, TOFTE and LARSEN Passed House, Date Passed Senate, Date Vote: Ayes Nays Vote: Ayes Nays Approved A BILL FOR 1 An Act relating to partial property tax exemptions for 2 industrial property on which improvements have been made. 3 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: 4 5 6 7 B 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES cre•1e ni 1t/r= j 1 S. F. H. F. '56 1 Section 1. NEW SECTION. A city council, by ordinance, 2 or a county board of supervisors, by resolution, may provide 3 for a partial exemption from property taxation of the actual 4 value added to industrial real estate, excluding land, by 5 the new construction of industrial real estate and the 6 acquisition of or improvement to machinery and equipment 7 assessed as real estate pursuant to section four. hundred 8 twenty-seven A point one (427A.1), subsection one (1), 9 paragraph e, of the Code. New construction includes new 10 structures or buildings added to or made a part of existing 11 buildings and structures. The exemption shall not apply to 12 improvements made to existing buildings or structures which 13 are not new structures or buildings added to or made a part 14 of existing buildings or structures, nor shall it apply to 15 the acquisition of or improvement to machinery and equipment 16 assessed as rea]. estate if the acquisition or improvement 17 is part of the normal replacement or operating process to 18 maintain the existing operational status. 19 The ordinance or resolution may be enacted only after 20 holding a public hearing in accordance with section three 21 hundred thirty-two point three (332.3), subsection thirteen 22 (13), of the Code in the case of a county, or section three 23 hundred sixty-two point three (362.3) of the Code in the case 24 of a city. A resolution enacted by a county board of 25 supervisors shall not apply to industrial real estate located 26 within the limits of incorporated cities in the county. The 27 ordinance or resolution shall designate the length of time 28 the partial exemption shall be available and may provide for 29 an exemption schedule in lieu of that provided in section 30 two (2) of this Act. However, an alternative exemption 31 schedule adopted shall not provide for a larger tax exemption 32 in a particular year than is provided for that year in the ; 33 schedule contained in section two (2) of this Act. 34 Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. The actual value added to industrial 35 real estate for the reasons specified in section one (1) of I -1- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES M0111Es 1 this Act is eligible to receive a partial exemption from 2 taxation for a period of five years. "Actual value added" 3 as used in this Act means the actual value added as of the 4 first year for which the exemption is received, except that 5 actual value added by improvements to machinery and equip - 6 ment means the actual value as determined by the assessor 7 as of January first of each year for which the exemption is 8 received. The amount of actual value added which is eligible 9 to be exempt from taxation shall be as follows: 10 a. For the first year, seventy-five percent. 11 b. For the second year, sixty percent. 12 c. For the third year, forty-five percent. 13 d. For the fourth year, thirty percent. 14 e. For the fifth year, fifteen percent. 15 This schedule shall be followed unless an alternative 16 schedule is adopted by the governing body of a city or the 17 board of supervieors of a county in accordance with section 18 one (1) of this Act. 19 Sec. 3. NEW SECTION. An application shall be filed for 20 each project resulting in actual value added for which an 21 exemption is claimed. The application for exemption shall 22 be filed by the owner of the property with the local assessor 23 by February first of the assessment year in which the value 24 added is first assessed for taxation. Applications for 25 exemption shall be made on forms prescribed by the director 26 of revenue and shall contain information pertaining to the 27 nature of the improvement, its cost, and other information 28 deemed necessary by the director of revenue. 29 Sec. 4. NEW SECTION. When in the opinion of the city 30 council or the county board of supervisors continuation of 31 .the exemption granted by this Act ceases to be of benefit 32 to the city or county, the city council or the county board 33 of supervisors may repeal the ordinance authorized by section 34 one (1) of this Act, but all existing exemptions shall continue 35 until their expiration. -2- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I S. F. H. F. 1 EXPLANATION 2 The bill allows cities and counties to authorize a partial 3 exemption from: taxation for improvements made to industrial 4 property through construction of new buildings and improvements 5 in addition to existing structures and buildings and extends 6 the exemption to machinery and equipment assessed as real 7 property that is acquired or improved other than as a result 8 of normal maintenance, repair, and replacement necessary to 9 maintain existing operating capacities. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 LSB 1374H 68 _3_ bk/cj/23 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES tI0E7iES I. City of Iowa Cis DATE: March 2, 1979 TO: City Council (� FROM: Paul Glaves, Development Coordinator RE: CBD Streetscape Improvement Project, Phase II 1. Members of the City staff and representatives from Ames Engineering and Testing will meet with the Council on Monday, March 5, to discuss the CBD Streetscape Improvement Project, Phase II. This project, which includes Capitol Street, Washington Street, Clinton Street, and the north sidewalk area along Burlington Street, is a complex project because it surrounds two new developments (Old Capitol Center and the parking ramp); because it abuts a significant amount of University property; and because it is located in an area with difficult topography. 2. In order to keep this project proceeding on a satisfactory schedule in relation to the schedules for the parking ramp and Old Capitol Center, it has been necessary to divide the design work and construction work into at least two parts. The initial phase of this project includes only the underground utility replace- ment and the "street" paving. It is necessary to proceed with this portion in order to ensure adequate circulation in the downtown, and to ensure access to the parking ramp when it is complete this fall. As soon as the Council approves the utility and street paving designs, Ames Engineering and Testing and the staff will proceed with preparation of detailed plans and specifications for the utility and street paving work, and with the preliminary design work for the sidewalk and amenity areas simultaneously. 3. This project is severely constrained physically, due to the topography and the functional needs on abutting properties. It is further constrained by the multiple parties (the City, Old Capitol Associates, and the University) which are involved. There are not a lot of options available in several aspects of this project. However, several key design and policy decisions must be made by the City Council at this time. The materials to be discussed with the Council on Monday include several design options. .In order to proceed with this project, the staff needs decisions. regarding: (a) Clinton Street -- Will Clinton Street be a four -lane or a two-lane street? (b) Washington Street -- Will through automobile traffic be allowed to travel through the bus staging and transfer area? . (c) Parking -- Will automobile storage be permitted in certain areas, or will pick-up and drop-off be emphasized? (d) Ramp Approach -- How will vehicle approach to the parking ramp be handled? In addition to these key questions, several design details need to be discussed with the Council. U73 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR kAPIDS.DES 140111[5 City Council March 2, 1979 Page 2 4. The primary objective of the March 5 discussion will be to obtain decisions from the Council so that we can proceed with final design, and bidding of this portion of the project. This includes the underground utilities and the curbline and "street" plans. We are not seeking concurrence on any amenity designs at this time. PG/ssw r _ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIMEs Islas CDBG PROGRAM WORK SCHEDULE SECOND HALF OF FY'79 mm mmwrf ?mi NII Wo NPpW.AbNIL4I1NTip1 -fagleu purtplr Report -Suns[ Nrrsn.nc. Respell ro --Cie.. DEC Mae and n.b• IM S A -SS luh rowme ..Interest. ..Giem NW ❑In and nub- -.ANTI Cote Pro ecru ..pl.. •• for tit -Com, cow Ie.fan.ca .y, [,. It.h .aulln..alnte.... o/ iY10 Prodrue Cwrrffna.r: Report for 140 -Submit ltn year appllcatlen ...... --Train ProSn. Coordinator Asia poorto A-98 --print detailed Ilnrltea .rad Senior Center Coordi.- -•brlry pm{vera of e.M1 -Coglast Still Mina Apply- DNI.0 '-infer IPAIh to, NIC Pm,rn and eons• Call. C ...it .a IINI •Interrle. 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N Sb nrdturu •-Impact So nso t •Impact So at rmtunf red t. complaint sella •-LrapoW m CoglMnr alb tiny unnn In • civil, earn., In Ind I.... total ..Ila Italy unn.s w.,ing durlala :altlratlone far - an wr11n1 Jn.lnp .G. <onarnc[lom bide antadlllnclrnr for e or scan Senior center -..aa,hop/.'.into, far .or• Sfnlor Gnu, Grwj.o ... r Senior Center • GCe -Sfnr nter CmNln.... tar tell. roe\ rad pt. llta [AA funding bodies ••Final po.ltlan paper on -Cogbu final repo• and yI of I.Inekt ba wbnenre shoe prvrenrin Lark plan for ont.ln, horn priori, PI ... 1-9 prdrr. (to be 'ah (Drat N •-Gaplae Initbl prior":: Initiated July 1. 1919) NIYII/nal• far boon unlua (.Jln, mdY fWln1 •-Gglese faro[ d em• oanm<[ aN CO. f1.Wln. PI., for eel bbr.lw- pin W,ch SI. 1919. [Iso of agency fording tolbe ContinuedlIs, Jng CKp nVWa. tbu Jura JO. 19)9). •-D.,aioP Ion for .,anry reporting of .,sour,. L bra t.11(latlon -•Ilio[ Solan Doo......Ion Jot .!0 .;, analluJ brad.,t Coasttuctlon or Ib. Wc,G, III., imblln ion c ponarulm pro; .,l ••lobi trM1 npta on national b. /ar Il lot Solar [n..If Act nn at .rola. little, Project nlo. and and of fl era. I�nnx •Contin.. dr.lm Leri... •.[em lm. deal ..,Ina •.GN gw d.agn m1.,1 PInLAvn+arr .-..TLu Lila u..lu •.Cenunw ronnrd.lq Ilam\-.Gminu......portion •II .w. [muructl.n mml ..[oat gnu. C.mtn<tlon Iloa --[imine. road art ion ❑d\ nrinl p uq Ilo<\ SS req U req IS uT IS soq .-Continue construction AldGp 1 ••.l.,. tool deslSn Ilm1 --Kid out Ilam\ 61 req ilropna GnNfroon Ade olm�ra •trailarry Joel,.IIWI 61 •-I1.11.Inary design Ildl 61-.gflln final design md,S is, D.p a•T 1.R ramp 6ais,--lid our itnnmpr ve •-Cmllnw Ilea dngn Ito[\ --.sena dfai,n Saul Mae. II •Initoln'rY Jolla S.n.t. ..InllMnary Jt.lgn Sir--'- ••Iqi.G f final deal,,Stn.t- 64 req .., M ph Mm II lupe that. 11 cup. ph... II trip. has. 11 ••Gntlnw lntl design Slrf.-Ibnitbr wmpbtlm of City ••City Ilam .,Tian _... _.. _ •Conrr.a 1.1 -. __ -� toollNlwa n- ..Conlon ngol Cellon. re. .-Conlrat _ -sopa Ma' II Ibu nalnlhl ora .arca. n.Mnl n. 1.11.11 .a.nl rue o[G. coni t.•- P.,ub .toglm amu[[ nal.tln ..lynitor J.uloprl Proem ••Amllor dnelep.n Motor d.nloPe,'a Prolnu •-Wninr Jenlop.rh Pro. ..Wnlmr d...In r4 [tom for rerinln5 no Inn M pro• "".I, profit.. ✓1.1 -•Itonl t.r cove, I on of Clap J MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110UMES little, Project nlo. and and of fl era. I�nnx •Contin.. dr.lm Leri... •.[em lm. deal ..,Ina •.GN gw d.agn m1.,1 PInLAvn+arr .-..TLu Lila u..lu •.Cenunw ronnrd.lq Ilam\-.Gminu......portion •II .w. [muructl.n mml ..[oat gnu. C.mtn<tlon Iloa --[imine. road art ion ❑d\ nrinl p uq Ilo<\ SS req U req IS uT IS soq .-Continue construction AldGp 1 ••.l.,. tool deslSn Ilm1 --Kid out Ilam\ 61 req ilropna GnNfroon Ade olm�ra •trailarry Joel,.IIWI 61 •-I1.11.Inary design Ildl 61-.gflln final design md,S is, D.p a•T 1.R ramp 6ais,--lid our itnnmpr ve •-Cmllnw Ilea dngn Ito[\ --.sena dfai,n Saul Mae. II •Initoln'rY Jolla S.n.t. ..InllMnary Jt.lgn Sir--'- ••Iqi.G f final deal,,Stn.t- 64 req .., M ph Mm II lupe that. 11 cup. ph... II trip. has. 11 ••Gntlnw lntl design Slrf.-Ibnitbr wmpbtlm of City ••City Ilam .,Tian _... _.. _ •Conrr.a 1.1 -. __ -� toollNlwa n- ..Conlon ngol Cellon. re. .-Conlrat _ -sopa Ma' II Ibu nalnlhl ora .arca. n.Mnl n. 1.11.11 .a.nl rue o[G. coni t.•- P.,ub .toglm amu[[ nal.tln ..lynitor J.uloprl Proem ••Amllor dnelep.n Motor d.nloPe,'a Prolnu •-Wninr Jenlop.rh Pro. ..Wnlmr d...In r4 [tom for rerinln5 no Inn M pro• "".I, profit.. ✓1.1 -•Itonl t.r cove, I on of Clap J MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110UMES � - upbu ,pP Intlon --Cantlnue Cltum Iuuolp,...,rulrr tail fluuon to w� tion uAalt full application ,.IbIJ ami'Abo'hood rrtlny ••Conlin. CI[lu 0n1c1pm --Contdw, Cltlun Part - •Ibid Public HustNi [len ¢Urlllnp Ill ll.. a<tlrsbl p. ••bpn preparing full •-IbIJ public Ilutlnp _ PpJa1bY mgr: -[ouxll aDp..rai .ppllutlpn epPllmaOn ..hart[ HW decision on fun -Atli IW d.,bton on ..Conpm. full.'alcatlon application full .,it ... ie. •Sabal[ appllntlon --Connell apple'.. appliestlo ••SuDolt • Ilan.. PNS[ •ho .t.lrltln scheduled --M actlrltln Scheduled --he act grubs scheduled IWAVMII6 .-Imu11 physical fit.... •-b aalrlas uh.Julyd ••M11in I ... A [tion an e011n1. mune AM— Curtain .halt., Cra.k project Dfrvar.r: Domb SAanlur —Install .course as . course In AtM1rt- Anchor. by Part b, Pan --InaiNl drinking fountain Yill.. CTA Park 14:1.531 REAL= -do ..t lee lake. --York .IIA JCAMC le Jaraep -Coapbte ERR CANCER., LiNC) sebe'ulr for prof T. b- •In Mllah rot lcs fpr -.AalTu of fund. --Iulldlnl purcAnd a pleveat.tlen ••JIAM ca1.. m tartfor ..Contract sinefor SWl Lfodaw: ..'k .n Em Nom bolJln, serrlwf with JMC sl,nWs 11TLmv wlaaf --polls reel r1.M1 sol .orlonCi ear eamr6l en be- .leen City and J[YC re ulna ' an"," WQDet .P..nn anlln. for EPR ••Peery'. draft ENI •-R.utT and "proal of EEE O 908 ARIES •-CheI...t mIT b ta 1 y p --aetal. propertyapmnbail -.Sol."apmreprlat. --gegln draf11., <ontrst for ••Conan.. dt.fti .. cont.... staff and Council 11. us. .m... bate... CII, am tar aortic'. •-abuse cut mWw far Staff Window: Out of Donor. In[. (Aid --a.sal.. lylrrnlnton rehabilitation ..Establish )tat coupon. Sass Duet. Rod alt...niru far piTl.s schedule far TaulSltlon aIle. sun stand W., Dor Spoaa. Abu..) add r.Wmtl cat In. ta w.he.. PUHDAG .perafapent of Zink., OIJE. —Da,elepenht or tont, flat • ••Errafopmm of Lontos oral• woe draft wse def[ men drab —Donlepret of Lonln, girds- ••Dorafopwnt of look., Ergs. .-Cnylb cad ...M w se du ft ounce draft both, Erdbe.n draft project a..,[ 011Try Illi: ••bow Innis line .,,A -•Caplan draft llkerm Plan Ns Saresr(aT onsacwecy proupa •-Pa,1'. 111.., Ism -•Il ... I., RW tool.{ ,TIT ••Cornell r.,l T. am -•Ilt.tdrp ,tkcwW ler la like., vim Nmpn 111Tar Plan .f pun silver Corridor Morlry bee: ••gellA Jertlepmml Rlrer --Cenlinw d... Wi ng Winning .-CwmM L utation, pl. Dm ••Inlndeprtmenitl .I. errTIf L -•Ispm a L Nth Corel Jar Orel., fear Nut ,... Wice. NDL • trialon .T draft bele, oNl- w rsf.mi.n .n[. Area S[Wtn am Plan'. --Proper. ntllnn and Tap ••Pnfenl aIt.Tntve. m --login development of of uta ..Win cad pines Cie, Coun[II far olsllw backgroundlaforullw of Te. for deo[Ind rise, Mutat lw Study: Pala Rwtatlw study IIYaWR •0bob1 uta of NSC funds ••Dbmu me of foods -.1 ..... I .... ... Party wnrr- --City Counell Erle or ••Sugin Egg for fishing a[..T —Complain W 1M10A@.ID a11sstN (o, tl'.rfro.I ship ,Ion' rI... pTpmt.d porch... .nJ Aon nap lapnrearu. -•CoARlder ll'.r ...... a ••M:10 RARE... am bon nq --Cot.id.r lac own.",lon fo prfja.P pldmur: -CoaNder use of funds for ".be.. and J ... lopwat N,rfama AYlle. AREA, Share Ern. 11W AWIIIB.T,W. -K rtElw we. ..No action taken ..Player. plan of it. ••Compl.le plan for curb e.1 ••Doaf,h curb cut. -Cwpbb curb at 8hI11m11mWAl. location, ler curb c.1. pmlra. At..... ..Los ems m, curb [m w •-bnuut hemil."d contrstlen frelnt PSrwarorl ..oap. for Inforaaon on n Jed a Dgah PIANO (ad cuso Asia MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MO DIES NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL OF ELDERS The Council of Elders (CoE) provides a formal process through which information can be gathered from, and disseminated to, older residents of the Iowa City/ Johnson County area regarding the Post Office Senior Center. CoE will serve as the advisory body to the City Council, the City staff, and the Senior Center Board. CoE members shall be committed to the success of the Senior Center. They shall guide the development of programs to assure that the program opportunities in the Senior Center will be appreciated and used by Johnson County senior citizens. The sixteen voting members if the CoE shall be elderly persons (55 or above). Younger persons concerned with providing programs and services for Johnson County elderly may be invited to serve as exofficio members. Members are expected to attend the regular monthly meeting (second Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. each month) and belong to at least one CoE Committee. All persons 55 or over residing in Johnson County are eligible to vote. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- tear off sheet NOMINATION SHEET MY NAME: TELEPHONE: ADDRESS: tear off sheet. 1. Are you interested in being a member of the CoE? 2. My reasons for wanting to serve. 3. Do you have any suggestions of people whom you think would be interested in being members? (Please list names, addresses, and telephone numbers) 4. My reasons for suggesting the above person(s) be recommended for appointment to the CoE. Please return this form before March 15, 1979 to the Close Mansion, 538 Gilbert Street, Iowa City or to a member of the Nominating Committee: Agnes Kuhn -- 1185 E. Jefferson Street Jeanette Moore -- 347 S. Governor Street Larry Carlton -- 810 Linn Street y A5" MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES City of Iowa Cis, MEMORANDUM DATE: March 2, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance r RE: Additional Changes to the, FY80 Budget In addition to the changes to the FY80 Budget already discussed with you, the following changes have also been made: 1. $10,000 was added to the City Council's budget for funding of the Human Services Program. The decision on who will coordinate the program is still pending. 2. An update on total assessed valuation was received from the County Auditor which listed a total assessed value of $543,967,758. This is an increase of $19,219 over the figure used in the Proposed FY80 Budget and will result in an increase in total tax revenue of $197. 3. The decision has been made to relocate the annual trans- fer of $50,000 from Mass Transportation for the Transit Replacement Reserve. It will instead be budgeted under the Administration Program. This is being done as the D.O.T. has declared the transfer an ineligible expendi- ture for inclusion in the operating expenditures covered by the State Transit Grant. At the same time, the D.O.T. has not allowed the City of Iowa City to decrease its local subsidy of Transit (budgeted property tax and General Revenue Sharing) in a like amount and insists that all of the subsidy must be used for eligible expenditures before the State Transit Grant can be used. Although the. Transit budget was prepared with the intent of using $50,000 of the total revenues to fund the transfer, the D.O.T. is forcing us into the situation where there is not $50,000 available for the transfer. For this reason, in FY80, the transfer will be made from Finance Administration rather than from Transit. In addition, General Revenue Sharing going into Transit will be reduced by $50,000 and this will instead go into Finance Administration for funding purposes. The net dollar effect of this action upon the General Fund will be zero, but it will allow us to fund our Transit System in the matter we choose. 5176 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAR IDS•DES 110INEs 1 --) City ®4 Iowa Ci¢'# x.�- : � ' sic S Date: February 26, 1979 To: City Manager and City Council From: Hugh A. Mose, Transit Manager V/W/ Re: Extending Evening Bus Service Until Midnrg At a recent review of Transit's FY80 budget, I was asked to provide information relevant to the ridership potential of bus service from 10:00 P.M. until midnight. To date I have been unable to find any hard data on the number of persons either getting off work or going to work at 11:00 P.M. The staff of the Institute for Urban and Regional Research is continuing to look into this, but it is their feeling that such data is not available. Dr. Ken Dueker of the Institute is not familiar with any recent research into the potential for late evening ridership in Iowa City. The only work in this area he could recall were projections of evening bus rider- ship made for the 1974 Transit Development Program, and this effort included only a comparison of Coralville and Cambus evening statistics. The projection at that time was that evening service altogether would account for 15% of total daily ridership. The most relevant data I have found is the current ridership statistics of Coralville Transit and Cambus, both of whom operate until after mid- night. The Coralville system operates one bus, which at the present time is averaging slightly under 10 passengers per hours in the late evening. The Cambus Hawkeye Route, however, is currently averaging about 30 passengers per hour during this same time period. Comparing Coralville's late evening ridership with their daily total reveals that between 1.6% and 2.5% of the Coralville ridership occurs after 10:00 P.M. For a recent ten-day period the late evening average was 1.85% of overall transit ridership. Assuming Iowa City Transit riders would exhibit similar behavior, during the winter months as many as 150 persons could be expected to ride the bus after 10:00 P.M. on any given week day evening. During the summer, when overall ridership is much, much lower, perhaps 50 to 75 persons would ride in the late evening. If the system averages 100 additional passengers per evening over the course of a year, revenue generated will be about $6,700. The cost of running the additional two hours will be approximately $48,000. jmI/28 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40111Es y 77 try*litW.... Zr . Date: February 26, 1979 To: City Manager and City Council From: Hugh A. Mose, Transit Manager Re: Bus Barn Project - Council Referral The City's plans to construct a new bus barn will be delayed in- definitely due to new Federal transit legislation. The Surface Transportation Act of 1978 has severely cut back the funds available under Section 3, the Federal Capital Assistance Program. This program used to be an inexhaustible source of money, and smaller systems such as ours were practically guaranteed assistance if the grant applica- tion was properly filed. All of that is changed now. Not only has the amount of money available for Section 3 been drastically reduced, but needs from Section 18 in the case o individual transit systems are expected to fulfill their routine capital f small urban areas, and Section 5 for larger cities, while for large-scale capital projects, such as Iowa City's bus barn, we must compete with every other city for the few available dollars. Thus, even if able to get the necessary funds. we become an SMSA, we may still not be I feel our best hope for funding is to wait until 1982 when the present legislation will expire. At that time we should lobby hard for a return to the format of the earlier Urban Mass Transportation Acts. In the meantime our best course of action would be to conduct a site feasibility study, to demonstrate our needs and fully evaluate potential sites. That way, if and when the dollars become available, we will be prepared to move immediately. jm5/22 q7,? MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES NOIRES City Of lowwa Ci^1 LacKL_:T_ .31? Date: March 2, 1979 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works Re:� Review of Certain Parking Prohibitions At the February 27 meeting of the Council, Public Works was asked to review a few specific parking prohibitions in certain areas of town. In general, the Public Works Department feels the 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Monday -Friday parking prohibitions which have been newly erected on collector and arterial streets such as Governor, Sheridan, Summit and Jefferson should be considered in a different light than calendar prohibitions which have been erected on residential streets. As a class, collectors and arterials which have recently been posted "No Parking 8:00 A.M.-5:00 have always been posted "No Parking Anytime" on one side of the street and the parking on the other side was uncontrolled prior to January of this year. It was decided to leave these collector and arterial streets with "No Parking Anytime" on one side and prohibit parking on the other side from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. This decision was reached primarily because of the City's inability to sign them calendar parking without having major disruption of the street paint marking program. In fact, if these collector and through streets were posted with calendar parking prohibitions the majority of collector and minor arterial street markings would have to be abandoned. The calendar parking that is presently being installed is occurring exclusively upon residential streets. It is Public Works' view that these new postings should be allowed to stand until the whole system is complete and is permitted to operate for approximately four weeks. At that time the calendar parking prohibition in residential areas should be reviewed for localized problem areas. The Council did list certain specific areas that they wanted reviewed immediately. GOVERNOR STREET BETWEEN BOWERY STREET AND BURLINGTON STREET. This portion of Governor Street is 31 feet wide. Prior to the new postings the west side of the street was posted "No Parkinc Anytime". There were two northbound driving lanes and one Parking lane on the east side which was uncontrolled. The 31 foot width provides for two ample driving lanes and one ample parking lane. As part of the prohibition plan of January 1979 the east side of this portion of Governor Street was signed "No Parking 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday". This M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES y 79 2 prohibition now permits two wide lanes of traffic for northbound vehicles. It is the view of Public Works that this portion of Gover nor Street could revert to its original parking configuration with little impairment to the driving public. When street maintenance is required cardboard sign posting could be placed in this portion of Governor Street to effect that repair with minimal impact upon street crews' efforts. It would be very reasonable for Council to rescind the January 1979 prohibition and allow this portion of Governor Street to revert to its original parking configuration. SHERIDAN AVENUE BETWEEN SUMMIT STREET AND SEVENTH AVENUE. Sheridan Avenue is 25 feet wide in this portion. Prior to the January 1979 parking prohibition, parking on the south side was prohibited at all times. Parking on the north side was uncontrolled. As directed by the January 1979 parking plan the north side of Sheridan became "No Parking 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday". With the old parking configuration These there was one 8 foot parking lane and two 8 foot driving lanes. es were configuration8doesfoot providedaytime trafficnflow withard. Thea new much safer travel lane width especially on bus routes. It is recommended,by Public Works that the new parking configuration on Sheridan Avenue be retained. 3. 300 BLOCK OF EAST BLOOMINGTON. Council has suggested that parking meters be installed in the 300 block of E. Bloomington Street to support the commercial activity in this area. Public Works concurs in this judgment of Council but would suggest that I the 200 block of Linn Street and the 200 block of Gilbert Street I also be included in parking meter changes. Public Works' reasoning is that this would provide continuity for the enforcement effort and provide additional parking for the i commercial activity in this area. Public Works is .presently working with the Parking Systems Director to determine the best i configuration for this area and will be forwarding a recommendation to Council for its consideration at the March 13 meeting. EXCEPTIONS FOR SINGLE BUSINESSES. Council suggested that a separate policy be developed for those single business establishments who may be negatively impacted by the January parking program. Public Works concurs in this recommendation from Council and is in fact working with problems experienced by isolated commercial activity when those problems arise as a result of the ongoing installation of the January parking plan. SUNDAY MORNING PARKING FOR CHURCHES. In those areas where the calendar parking plan has reduced the parking for various churches on Sunday morning it is recommended that Council consider authorizing parking on Sunday morning between the r FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES It ^' 3 hours of 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. to resolve certain parking deficiencies for the City's churches. This would be accomplished by adding the "Sunday exception" to the existing signs. Public Works recommends that no wholesale changes be made at this time. At the present rate of installation, the Traffic Engineering Division will have completed all of the new installations by the end of March. The Council has attempted to solve a very difficult problem. While the Council may receive negative comments from the public, the Council should "stick with it" and give the whole plan a chance to work before it decides to make major revisions. cc: Jim Brachtel jm5/6 r -- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES City of Iowa Date: February 28, 1979 I To: Neal Berlin and City Cou i From: Richard Plastino Re: Grand Avenue Widening Early in the budget process I had listed an amount of $10,000 to widen Grand Avenue so two full lanes of traffic could turn from Byington onto Grand Avenue. Engineering has completed a more refined cost estimate. This estimate is $29,325. The additional cost is due to: 1. A short length of retaining wall is needed. 2. Concrete prices will run high due to the small nature of the job. Unless Council states otherwise, Finance will prepare a budget amendment for Council consideration to allow funding the extra cost of this project by bonding. bj3/19 cc: Denny Ganon Gene Dietz Rosemary Vitosh MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES k.:oty ov Iowa Ulity Date: February 27, 1979 To: Neal Berlin and City Council From: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works R Re: Freeway 518 A telephone call 2/26/79 to Bob Humphrey of the IDOT office of Project Planning revealed the following information: 1. The IDOT staff has held several meetings since last summer to review the project. 2. They believe that the original alignment is the preferable align- ment with an interchange at Melrose Avenue. 3. They would like to have a meeting with the public officials of the towns along the affected route and with Johnson County. The intent of this meeting is to converse directly with the officials as opposed to the public information meeting that was held several months ago. A letter will be coming from IDOT with the proposed time and place for the meeting. This meeting should occur in the next two to three weeks. cc: Dennis Kraft jm1/9 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I401NES i OF Tqq+ twNF n /OWA RECEIVED 1.1111.7 1 1979 PLANNING AND RESEARCH DIVISION 000 LINCOLN WAV AMES, IOWA 50010 515.276.1661 February 26, 1979 AEF, No. 708.540 The Honorable Robert A. Vevera j Mayor, City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Vevera: Enclosed are two copies of a proposed Iowa City - Iowa DOT Primary Road Extension Service Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for review and comment by you and the City Council. The MOU, when executed, will serve to implement the DOT's policy Primary Road Extension Service in Major Urban Areas." This Policy, a copy of which is enclosed, includes reference to the MOU on page 6, paragraph IV -C. Be advised that the MOU is also being sent to the Cities of Coralville and University Heights - for review and ultimate execution - and to the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission - for review and comment only. Bill Creger (Ph: 515-296-1312) or Angelo Stefani (Ph: 515-296-1252) from the DOT's Office of Advance Planning are available to review the MOU with you. We would appreciate aethe r sothatafinalMemorand m of Understanduestions ingccan�besprepared andlexecutedat our eariest VenOnnthe other hand, if the enclosed MOU is acceptable, please sign both copies and return them to me, along with a copy of the City Council' soon as possible. s resolution of approval, as Following execution of this document by the City, we will submit it to the DOT Commission for approval at the earliest possible date. After the Commission's approval, one copy of the fully -executed Memorandum of U d standing will be returned to you. Sinc , /. C.I. acGi}1 vray CIM:DGW:AS:Is Director Enclosures Planning'& Research Division cc: Donald Ward Office of Advance Planning Robert Henely, District N6 Lee Benfield, District H6 Richard Plastino Iowa City Public Works Dept. COMMIfiS10NC06 JVI CSM, OD6M(N sloe, eu, DAADAAADUNN DONALD DAADNEA WILIMMF M,OAAiII p00f OE A. 0101./0 ALLAN LNOM6 Do. MAIN, Ln N,1.1.New It Mnlrub nneleo DAULf.II VAN pADEF eo D"Uuave pie q„ U Q C MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES -'1 Memorandum of Understanding Iowa Department of Transportation Primary Road Extension Service Municipality: Iowa Ci County: _ _Johnson This Memorandum of Understanding between the Iowa Department of Transportation, hereinafter designated the "STATE", and the City (,f Iowa City, hereinafter designated the "CITY", is for the purpose of expressing the intent of the STATE and CITY to recognize long term transportation system objectives. WHEREAS, Section 306.5 of the Code of Iowa, 1977, provides for system continuity in municipalities as follows: The Primary Road System shall be a continuous interconnected system and provision shall be made for the continuity of such system by the designation of its e,ctension within municipalities. The mileage of such extension of the.Primary Road System shall be included in the total mileage of the Primary Road System and shall be listed separately as an extension of such road system. The STATE may reallocate mileage within the Primary Road System, which is under its jurisdiction, and the governino body of the CITY may alter the classification of roads under its jurisdiction with the approval of the county functional classification board, and WHEREAS, Section 306.8 Code of Iowa, 1977, provides for as follows: When'a change of jurisdiction occurs as a result of the classification or reclassification of a road or street, the unit of government having juris- diction shall, prior to such change of jurisdiction, either place the road or street and any structures on the road in good repair or provide for the transfer of money to the appropriate jurisdiction sufficient for the repairs to the road or street and any structures on the road. Transfers of the jurisdiction and control of roads and streets may take place if agreements are entered into between the jurisdictions of government involved in the transfer of such roads and streets, and i WHEREAS, Section 313.21, Code of Iowa, 1911, provides the STATE authority to locate, construct, reconstruct, improve and maintain extensions of the primary road system within any city, and provides authority to the CITY to consider proposed improvements in relationship to municipal improvements, and I NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above, it is hereby understood that: I 1. Transitional steps to achieve long-term transportation system objectives and to establish STATE and CITY responsibilities related to each step shall occur in the following manner: U.S. 103hw� 218: Responsibility for U.S. 218 between its interchange with proposed Arterial Highway 518, south of Iowa City, and its intersection with U.S. Highway 6 and Iowa jurisdiction contingent upon: Highway 1 will be transferred to city (1) construction of proposed l' MICROFILMED By JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 Arterial Highway 518 and (2) functionally reclassifying the portion of U.S. 218 described above such that it can be removed from the State Primary Road System. Responsibility for U.S. 2I8 between Interstate Highway 80 and the Coralville north corporation boundary will be transferred to city jurisdiction when this portion of U.S. 218 is functionally reclassi- fied such that it can be removed from the State Primary Road System. Proposed Arterial Highway 518: This proposed highway, currently designated as part of the State's future Arterial Highway System, will become a part of the State Primary Road System when it is constructed. 2. All other existing state primary road extensions in the Iowa City- Coralville urban area will remain the responsibility of the State. These extensions are: Interstate Highways 80 and 380 U.S. Highways 6 and 218 Iowa Highway 1 3. The CITY, through the development of separate agreements with the STATE, will implement the portion of this Memorandum of Understanding for routes under its jurisdiction. 4. A review and update of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be made biennially. 5. The long-term transportation system objectives listed in items 1 and 2 are shown on a map attached hereto and identified as Exhibit "A". IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto caused this Memorandum of Understanding to be executed by their proper officers and representatives. CITY OF Mayor i Dated____ IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION B yC. 1, MacGillivray Director Planning & Research Division Dated 2of2 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MINES IOWA, CITY CORALVILLE LEGEND � EXISTING PRIMARY ROADS . PROPOSED PRIMARY ROADS r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB LEpAR RAP 105.;11. 901'!11, U.S. 218: Major north -south highway service to Iowa City is pro dery d by U.S. 218 which is predominantly a route serving the State of Iowa. U.S. 218 begins in Keokuk at its junction with U.S. 136 and proceeds north and northwest to its termination at I-35 near Owatonna, Minnesota. The portion of the route serving Iowa City enters the urban siren at the south limits, extending north to the vicinity ol.' the central business district and the State University of Iowa c,impu:,• From that point it extends northwest through Coralville to the. went edge of the community from which point it extends north to an intorchange with I-80 and continues north to Chu north city limits. FUTURR PRIMARY ROAD EXTENSION SERVICE Iowa 1: Iowa 1 in the Iowa City area will continue to provide statewide traffic service. The portion to the southwest will serve as a part of the Arterial Connector System while the portion to the northeast will function as a part of the Arterial System. It is proposed that the existing extension of Iowa '1 in Iowa be retained to provide penetration service from I-80 Cit on the northeast and Arterial Highway 518 on the southwest. U.S. 6: Localized service to the counties to the immediate wast• and cast of Iowa City will continue to be provided by U.S. G, functioning as part of the Arterial Connector System. The extension of U.S. G from the 1 U.S. 218 - Iowa 1 intersection :southeast to the city limits will be retained as part of the Primary Road System as will the section in Coralville from U.S. 218 to the west city limits. I 11=80: 1-80 will continue to provide the major east -west service to the Iowa City area. U.S. 218 corridor: The plan for the future Iowa Arterial Highway System I --'E sippiement the Interstate System includes service in the U.S. 218 corridor. This freeway service is provided to the north of I-80 by Interstate Route 380. The portion to the south of i-80 will be served by Arterial Highway 518, which will bypass the city on the southwest side. I-380 from I-80 north to Cedar Rapids is open to traffic , The portion of 518, including the west bypass of Iowa City and Coralville and extending south to Iowa 92 in Washington County is programmed. The portion of present. U.S. 218 from its junction with Iowa 1. and extending northwest and north to I-80 will be retained as a primary road extension to provide internal service to the University and central business district. The portion from its r junction with Lowa 1 and U.S. G south to 518 will be returned.to local jurisdiction. TRANSITION: Pending the adoption of a Transportation Plan through the Con- tinuing Cooperative Comprehensive Transportation Planning Process, it is assumed there will be only one change in the present That change einvolves sthe return tem gofhjurisdictionCofathelpartrof U.S. 2.18 from the proposed Art. Hwy, 518 north to its junction with U.S. f, and Iowa 1- That section would be returned to local jurisdiction upon completion of: the 51.8 bypass. -Gil- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES SUMMARY The proposed extension system IolIIit- Iowa (:iLy-CoraIvi I lc area provides penetration service directly, or Lo the. proximity, of the central business district as well as the University of Iowa and its facilities, including the University Hospital and the Veterans Administration Hospital. in addition, it provides reasonable proximity service to the other recreational, educa- tional, industrial, and commercial renters of the community. 0 _69_ r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES REC=.1VEID 2 61979 of lhr fLIIH1111C.IN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PE1180.159 Inr. Febnua•ty 22, 1979 TO. J011"O11 County BoaAd 06 Supeavi.soas FROM: Housing Committee o6 the Johnson County Chapter 06 Ame4ican Association o6 Retiaed PeAdons We ane Submitting to youA Boaad .the 6oltowing Aecommendati.ans: 7. A County Housing AuthoAity: The 6iASt Request is thn.t the County SoaAd and City Council paoeeed as qu.ickty as podsibte to 604m a County Housing Agency which would Seave the needs o6 all ages. dfA. BAand.t, JCRPC indica- ted he would obtain titeaatuAe and in6oa.mat.ion on county and mufti -county housing authoAitied in Iowa. 17. Detehmination o6 Need: We can not accept the East Centaat Regional Ptalining Commission 6iguaes boa pao- jected housing needs bon eldeaty in Johnson County. We bind that we arte dependent on the city and county to solve the dilemma we arte in to p.tovide a 6ai4 and Aeatid- tic jeeta�guAe boa a bade in applying bort 6unding housing pao- 111. "In -Home" SeAviceA: The thihd and prtobabty the most di66icutt paobtem to solve is that 06 prtoviding ndequate "1n Home" scavices. The committee's view has been that. we must stnAt with the peaeon's pAesent ti.ving Situation and rtedvuaces. what cannot be paovided by the peason, 6amity, 04 64iendd must be aaaanged though cummuni.ty Aesauneee. We beet that those planning hooding mad consideA seaviced, and those in human deavices must staat taking a good took at housing. The JCRPC sta66 is in the paoceds 0 6 completinga Study which includes conceand about seAvieed boa the etdeAty. IV. Residential Cahe Facility: A 6ou4th tong Aecognized pao- btem is that o6 the tack o6 "eudtodiat", "Aedidentiat" oA "Board and Room 6acitity." Some use the team ,corl,gae- gate" oA "assistive" living. This is a very cauciat time 6o4 an evaluation 06 the hinds 06 living aartange- ments the etdeaty o6 Johnson County need. 4153 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DE5 MOINES V We. need to change 64om coulltln9 units 06 hous Glg to ways 06 meeting the needs o6 peopte. we Aecomnend .the County BoaAd 06 Supety isoAA 6Aom a committee to const deA theAe matteAA. Re4pect6utty submitted, Housing Committee o6 AARP, Thea Sando, Cha.CAman cc: Iowa City Counctt Johnson County Regionat Ptann.ing Committee P.S. OU4 committee did not t•im•it •it'A study to tow .income housing but to people in att .income bAackets. The emphaAts haA been on .the pensonb need bort housing and aertvicea matched to thein phoi.cat, doc.iat, 6.inanc.iat and emotional needa. Alemberte: MAA. Robert GAa6, GeAtaude EngteAt, Lyte SangeA, A.C. FoAwatd MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401IICS Pebrunry 26, 1979 y$y �wCeonuaeo 91 JORM MICROLAB 61 HICKORY HILL ARBORETUM Interim Planning Report Introduction In the fiscal year of 1978, Dennis Showalter, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced into the City of Iowa City budget a goal to "plan and develop an arboretum in the Hickory Hill addition or other desirable location". Ile assigned Dianne E. Lacina, City horticulturist, the initial task of master planning and implementation of the arboretum. Because of the heavy work loads, intensive planning did not begin until December of 1978. The project involves the development of a Master Plan for a 40 acre tract of land, currently a part of Hickory hill Park. This entire park is a 100 acre site where an active nature interpretation program exists including mapped nature trails, corresponding seasonal guides, and guided tours. The initial phase of work (Phase One) involved the devel- opment of a Program and a Schematic Plan and was completed in February of 1979• Two workshops were conducted in Iowa City to gather ideas and feedback and to permit interested persons to take an active role in planning the arboretum. The master planning process is expected to require four months. WORKSHOP #1 The first arboretum workshop was held on January 22, 1979, The workshop was held to collect ideas and information for the purpose of establishing a program for development of the Hickory Hill Arboretum. The task force is comprised of a wide variety of interested persons including members of the Park and .Forestry Divisions, staffs, the University of Iowa Botany Department, the Iowa City Community School District, the Kirkwood College Iforti.culture Department, and many more. These people provided a large spectrum of ideas. From the input at this first workshop, a program was developed for the Hickory Hill Arboretum. This program will become a part of the final Master Plan to guide future arboretum development. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401rlEs The Program It is essential that a program be established to illustrate the direction the Hickory llill Arboretum is to take. This program is based on ideas and research performed by the City of Iowa City Horticulturist and the Parks and Recreation Director and ideas and information gathered at the workshops attended by the Arboretum Planning Committee. Long Range Program Objectives -- To improve environmental awareness by preserving existing natural vegetation, thereby providing areas where visitors may be trained or participate in nature awareness meditation, casual walking, plant identification and study,, and other related activities. -- To provide passive recreational stimuli to the public that would include beautiful displays, walking, and observation of plant and animal life. -- To grow a selection of the "best" area, plants hardy in this - To serve as an outdoor laboratory and as a source of resource materials for use by homeowners, university and community school elements, industry and the general public and to offer continuing public education. -- To serve as a regional information, display, and dissemin- ation center for plant materials, landscape design concepts and Principles, horticultural, maintenance, and soil conservation techniques, pest control methods, and introduction and testing of new plant materials. Long Range Program Elements Public and Administrative Tacilities: -- Meeting and office space for the arboretum staff and for local arboretum support organizations, headquarters for accession records, library and herbarium facilities, and labeling procedures, throughout tthe rarboretuetive m including rmation llnatureldisplays,ba grid/map bulletin board, and displays accessible to the handicapped, -- Indoor and outdoor classroom space could be provided including an outdoor amphitheatre, /' 2 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOInES --.Display gardens are important for public support. The arboretum will provide seasonal displays on a limited basis designed to be both entertaining and informative. Research/maintenance: -- Greenhouse structure, equipment repair and storage sheds, and work space could be provided in the long range plans for the arboretum. Pedestrian and vehicular circulation: -- Existing parking facilities will be enlarged and paths will be defined to facilitate the movement of pedestrians and maintenance vehicles. -- Benches, rest stops, and litter receptacles will be located at various points along the circulation routes. Native plantings: -- Approximately nine acres of native forest exist on the original forty acre tract. This vegetation will be preserved for passive recreational use and interpretive displays. A program will be developed for the preservation and maintenance of these areas. Exotic plantings: -- Exotic plantings serve the important function of intro- ducing the visitor to plant materials they might not ordinarily find in the district. 'these plantings will be limited by the extent of protected areas in the arboretum. {Yater:. -- Water will be piped into the area and expanded as•devel- opment dictates. The existing creek and tributaries will provide natural moisture for the wetland forests. Program Basis The Hickory Rill Arboretum should be considered an extension of Hickory Hill Park, its natural timbers being made a woodland preserve. -- These timbered areas are the only natural woodlands owned by the City for public use at this time and should be protected against development. The arboretum site should be developed as an arboretum facility with an emphasis on education and beauty. r 3 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MoirlEs ra r -- To maximize the potential educational resources that can be developed in the arboretum, the concept of "active recreation", which includes tennis courts, ball fields, etc., should not be considered a part of the arboretum plan. -- The arboretum will serve as an important "passive recreation" source including walking and observation of plant and animal life. The Hickory Rill Arborefum Program should be looked at as an overall long range plan. -- The arboretum will be developed as funds and staff permit, always going in the direction the Program and Master Plan set forth. WORKSHOP #2 The second workshop was held on February 12, 1979. The purpose of this meeting was to update the Planning Committee members, to present two development/design concepts, and to discuss the third meeting. Development/Design Concepts Concept similarities: -- They utilize the same program elements including public and administrative facilities, maintenance facilities, and an outdoor amphitheatre. -- The basic vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems j are the same. No public vehicular traffic is allowed beyond the parking lots. -- The native timbered areas to be preserved are the same. -- The planting concepts are similar in that display gardens occur primarily around the administration building and directly east to the shelter. Ground cover would be predominantly lawn in order to allow informal pedestrian movement thorughout the plantings. i Concept differences: -- Concept N1 concentrates on the future development of all facilities north of the main entrance road. -- Concept #2 concentrates on the future development of administrative facilities and public parking north of the entrance road and development of future maintenance facilities south of the entrance road. -- Open space disbursement varies between the two concepts, 4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES Development/Design Selection Based on feedback from Arboretum Planning Committee members, the City Horticulturist, and the Parks and Recreation Director Concept #1 was selected for the following reasons: Should facility development occur, it was felt that Concept #1 utilized existing parking to a better advantage. -- Open space disbursement in Concept #1 was favored because of compatibility with existing terrain. -- Concept #2 posed a possible traffic hazard with placement of future maintenance facilities across the road from future administrative facilities. -- Concept #2 posed a possible visual problem ass far as the proposed maintenance facilities. Because of limited space due to severe slopes, possible future buildings could not be screened. I i Conclusion Preparation of the Interim Report marks the end of Phase One, or the planning phase. Phase One has included: -- Refinement of the work schedule. -- Site analysis and study. -- Program creation. -- Schematic design. Phase Wo will include the Master Plan, a refinement of the schematics thus far, and the development of accession records and labeling techniques. These will be presented to the Arboretum Planning Committee on 6iarch 12, 1979. This phase of planning has been devoted to the laying of guidelines and the giving of direction to hickory hill Arboretum development. It is the belief of the people responsible for the completion of Phase One that this facility should be thoroughly planned and completely thought through before any planting is begun. This program and the Master Plan is oriented toward the future and must be taken in this regard. /ef 5 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB �fP4:� ul�PIP<•Uf. •t0I�1iS MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING January 31, 1979 Departmental referrals from the Council informal and formal meetings of January 29 and 30 were distributed to the staff (copy attached). Items for next week's agenda include: Public hearing on 5th year Block Grant application Closing of Melrose Court Approval of Village Green, Part 10 Discussion of Woodland Hills, Part 3 Public hearing on Mechanical Code Second reading of checklist ordinance Third reading of Building Code amendment Public hearing on amending Fire Code Three appointments to Committee on Community Needs The City Manager advised that there are no circumstances under which the City employees are to refer calls to the City Manager, the Council or the Mayor. Employees are to refer problems to their department head, and any calls to the City Manager and the Council should come from the department head. Also, the passing of calls from one department to another should be minimized. The Director of Housing and Inspection Services noted that his department's article on removing snow from roofs had been printed in the local paper. The department is receiving good response. The staff was advised that Word Processing Center is having open house this after- noon. The Center has been in operation for one year. Prepared by: i (_7 L L-E.LP_ j Lorraine Saeger I i i y8s MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES u r. 'Regular Council Meeting January 30, 1919 DEPARTMENT REFERRALS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -IDES 110114ES O � �T DATE REFERRED DATE~ RECD M DUE COMMENTS/STATUS Litter -30 Parks & Rec Confer with City Manager on litter problem and fate of the "Green Machine" Car storage -30 Police Check with Fair Board re. using 4H fairgrounds as storage lot during remainder of this snow season. First Avenue sidewalk -30 ublic Wks Old closed sidewalk on First Avenue has been cleared. Find out who cleared it and advise we don't Want. -it rlparprf South Branch Stormwater detention -30 ublic Wks Council agrees with your plan re. height. Proceed ASAP facility Snow removal budget -30 ublic Wks today Report to Council on status of budget Material for legislative committee Transit to provide memo for area legislators re. presentation at meeting -30 lublic Wks meeting of 2-2-19. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -IDES 110114ES informal Council -Meeting January 29, 1979 DEPARTMENT REFERRALS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES W SUBJECT GATE RECD REFEFIRED TO DATE DUE ~ COMMENTS/STATUS Prepare staff recommendations and Closing Melrose Court 1-29 Public Wks I respond to P&Z recommendations re. P&PD closing Melrose Court. Report to rmincil in 2-2-79 packet for informal discussion on 2-5-79. Resources Conservation Commission 1-29 City Clerk Readvertise 3 vacant positions Pursue financial offsets against R.I. Railroad claim and methods of South Market Square 1-29 Legal acquiring the property. Liability Insurance 1-29 Finance Council consensus to purchase umbrella policy and police liability. Check on status of formerly proposed insurance Pool through League of Iowa Municipalities. \ 2-9-79 Checklist will be mandatory but Checklist Amendment 1-29 HUS Legal Council Council must spell out the type of passive enforcement to be used. packet Eliminate the ceiling height provision Housing Code 1-29 H&IS Legal and also other problem areas. Housing Rehab and Winterization 1-29 H&IS Report to City Manager on present status of this program. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING February 7, 1979 Departmental referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings of February 5 and 6 were distributed to the staff (copy attached). The City Manager's Secretary was requested to set up a meeting including the City Manager, Finance Director, Public Works Director, and Director of Planning and Program Development to discuss the Davis Building. The City Manager requested the Director of Public Works to consider ways in i which to repair the Civic Center roof before the spring thaw. i Items for the agenda of February 13 include: Contract with air conditioning consultant Public hearing on zoning code Permit fees for signs Public hearing on budget amendments Set public hearing for Melrose Court closing First reading of mechanical code amendment First reading of ordinance regarding wet stand pipes The danger of spring floods was discussed and the importance of removing boxes and other material from the floor of the retention room was emphasized. A memo i should be written to the Director of Parks and Recreation concerning this. The Personnel Specialist advised that the EEO Report shows that Iowa City now employs 32.10% women. Our goal is 33.2%. Prepared by ' �ohn 2, �w CIJrL o �,t •,.. Lorraine Saeger MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 140111E5 1 rCouncil Meeting FebDEPARTMENT REFERRALS February 5, 1979 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES W SUBJECT DATE RECD REFERRED TO DATE DUE ~ COMMENTS/STATUS Committee on Community Needs 2-5P&PD One vacancy will be readvertised. Council wishes prospective applicants to be recruited from Armory neighbor - Parking problems 2-5 Public Wks Council wishes additional west side streets evaluated for parking problems as follows: Woolf Ave: River St. to Newton Road River St: Woolf Ave. to Lee Street River St: Riverside Drive to top. of hi. FWoodside 0, . 6, ! e wood to %�e, est Oakcrest St: George St. to Woodside Schedule for informal discussion re: various methods which can be utilized. Refuse collection 2-5 City Mgr. ,'Bus service to University Heights 2-5 City Mgr. Schedule for informal discussion on 2-12-79. Continue to work with Commission on Housing Code 2-5 H&IS amendments re, problem areas. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Regular Council Meeting February 6, 1979 DEPARTMENT REFERRALS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIRES W SUBJECT DATE REFERRED DATE DUE ~ M&A NTS/STATUS REVD TO Stormwater Management Public Wks Attempt to formulate an agreement Woodland Hills, Part 2 2-6 Legal whereby stormwater management compliance can be deferred until: •I 1 - the subdivision is re -subdivided 2 - the subdivision is annexed 3 - downstream development and/or flooding makes compliance necessary. Prioritize report to Council on this Gilbert and Lafayette railroad crossing 2.6 Public Wks and other railroad crossing projects as per referral from informal meeting 22 79. Draft letter commending Mercy Hospital Mercy Hospital Energy Conservation 2-6 City Mgr noting the Council's formal recognitiol Program of the project. Resource Con ervation Report on status of energy conservatiol City Energy Conservation 2-6 Commission a d program, particularly for City build - .l Roger T. ings, accomplishments, etc. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIRES MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING February 14, 1979 Departmental referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings of February 12 and 13 were distributed to the staff (copy attached). Items for next week's agenda include: i Checklist ordinance Public hearing on budget amendments Second reading of Fire Code ordinance Second reading of Mechanical Code ordinance First reading on zoning ordinance Public hearing on ACT amendment to Comprehensive Plan The Personnel Specialist announced that time sheets would be due by Friday noon rather than Monday since Monday is a holiday. Department heads were asked to iadvise the staff. The Finance Director announced that meetings for staff regarding the inventory of fixed assets will be held on Thursday at 2:00 P.M. and on Friday at 10:00 A.M. A representative from each department should attend. Prepared by; run.0 fts r�,u✓ Lorraine Saeger 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES ysS I inSc.,�na.0 Councit !.leeti.ng Febtuaay 12, 1979 DEPARTMENT REFERRALS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111E5 W co RE REFERREDO DATE i COMMENTS/STATUS w � Report to Council on status of planning Hickory Hill Arboretum 2-12 Parks & Rec for informal discussion on 2-26-79. Meet with Manager. 'Freeway Check with IDOT re. their intent to 518 2-12 Public Wks propose an alternative realignment of Freeway 518 and scheduling of Council set target date of May 1 for University Heights bus service 2-12 Public Wks bus service to University Heights subject to following conditions: 1-rity will be paid in advance# 2-amout of subsidy to be renegotiated annually 3 -no special considerations for Univ. Heights residents. Transit supt. and Finance to Provide cost anal sis and i financing method for this service. Discuss with Manager. g Prepare information circular for City- wide mailing explaining changes in Trash/garbage collection 2-12 Public Wks solid waste collection. Include sunnestions for keeping animals from garbage bags, etc., and also explain the white goods pickup service. i Staff to meet with Mayor to arrange for discussionwith County Board of Senior Citizen Center 2-12 POD Supervisors re. Senior Center planning! MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111E5 .dnfofimal Council Meeting February 12, 1979 Page 2 DEPARTMENT REFERRALS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140MES O W SUBJECT DATE REFERRED DATE DUE COMMENTS/STATUS RECD M W Change job description to reflect: 1 -Emphasis on coordination with Senior Center Coordinator 2-12 POD senior citizens in the community; 9-rmphaig on ahility to relate well wieth elderly; 3 -Less rigid requirements re. education and experience. Report to'Council on status of this property. Was to be sold to the Belle and Short Property 2-12 Legal University. I H&IS Set for informal discussion on Housing Code Amendments 2-12 City Mgr 2-26-79 or 3-5-79. • I II MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140MES jteguizr Council Meeting February 13, 1979 DEPARTMENT REFERRALS / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES rlOinEs O W SUBJECT DATE RECD REFERRED TO DATE DUE ~ P COMMENTS/STATUS W Q Check on ordinances prohibiting trash Trash on Parking 2-13 Public Wks containers stored on parking or street right-of-way. Are they adequate or enforcement. Complaint refers to area of the corner of Linn & Davenport and 400 block of North Linn. Check on Transit report to Council on all Bus route/schedule changes 2-13 Public Wks possible alternatives for revision, etch Advise Council on reasons for rejecting; possible solutions. Report to Manager re: 1 -Adequacy of mechanical attention for Transit problems 2-13 Public Wks buses; 3 -Condition of 2 recently purchased used buses; 4 -Feasibility of "exact change policy." Write letter of appreciation to Emil SMSA Status 2-13 City Mgr Brandt for his efforts in seeking SMSA status for Iowa City. IL _L / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES rlOinEs MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING February 21, 1979 Departmental referrals from theCouncil meeting of February 20 were distributed to the staff (copy attached). Items for next week's agenda include: Resolution authorizing the Manager to sign an agreement with Heritage Agency Memo from Traffic Engineer regarding no parking on Woolf Avenue Resolutions establishing permit fees on each of the codes Two public hearings regarding taxis Second reading for checklist ordinance Public hearing on budget ! Public hearing on closing of Melrose Court i Two resolutions - Police and Fire contracts Review of the Housing Code is to be deleted from the informal agenda. Problems with the vehicle pool were briefly discussed. The Director of Public Works is to check into the situation. The City Manager advised the staff that First National Bank will be publishing a booklet envisioning Iowa City in the year 2000. The City has been asked to contribute some ideas for the booklet. Ideas suggested by the staff included: Advanced usage of cable television Much more government housing for low income and elderly Public transit will be firmly entrenched with shorter headways More women working with more facilities available for child care Fewer number of students at the University. Education will be brought to the people rather than people to the education More apartments than one -family homes More governmental services Handicapped population will increase Information -related industries will increase Might be nearer regional government Awakening of community spirit To summarize, one of the biggest changes will be the number of students actually r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS- DES 110111ES 118.5 j attending classes. Two, there will be a tremendously altered manner of living because of energy. Three, there will be long-term effects of women in the work force - change in family styles, living styles, and child care. Four, we will be moving into an economy of scarcity or limited resources. Five, low cost housing will increase. I Prepared by: Lorraine Saeger /- — MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES w Regular C cil Meeting February 1979 DEPARTMEN ' REFERRALS IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES W SUBJECT DATE REFERRED DATE ~ RECD TO DUE P COMMENTS/STATUS W Transit routes and schedules Solicit assistance from JCRPC staff Perret 2-20 Public Wks for permanent revision of routes and schedules. -iransit fares 2-20 Public Wks Report to Council on alternatives for Roberts raising fares and include projected effects in the system from each alternative. Report to Council on present status of UMTA Grant 2-20 Public Wks UMTA Grant application. Has it cleared, Neuhauser our legal staff? Flood preparation 2-20 City Mgr Public Wks Keep Council posted as the situation changes and specific measures are undertaken by the City. Legislative Committee - March Meeting2-20 City Mgr 9 Cancel March meeting unless area legislators object or have specific concerns to be discussed. -.,tate of the City 2-20 City Mgr Schedule Mayor's address on agenda for February 27, 1979. Design review items 2-20 P&PD Do not Includeprelim design revlei items on the agenda unless minutes from Design Review Committee meeting at which that item was discussed have also een made available toCo-uffUTr- ft rm Financial Assistance for bridge 2-20 Public Wks to Council that no funds are avai able from DOT for bridge projects. construction. IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 1810 Cower Muscatine — Box 2477 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 Phone: 351-1035 i To: Town City City Cnunril I From- Marylee Dixon, Direct ALP Mayor's Youth F.mploymonn Prngrnm Re: Monthly Report - ,Janunry 1970 The Mayor's Youth Employment Prngrnm employed a total of thirty-six enrollees throughout the month of .January. Two enrollees terminnted their employment with Mayor's Youth toward the end of Jnnunry. Both of these enrollees secured fobs In the private serfnr. One new enrollee was adder) to the program. Following is a breakdown of the Mayor's Youth's job sites and the enrollees participating in each area during the month of January. New sites being utilized are marked with a asterisk (*), Job Classification Work Site Number of Youth Clerical City Manager's Office City of Iowa City 1 Finance Dept- City of Iowa City 1 Hawkeye Community Action 1 Mark IV Community Center 1 Purchasing- City of I.C. I United Actinn for Youth 7 United Way of ,Johnson County 1 Custodial Coralville Central I Kirkwood School I NorthwLst Jr. High 1 Oxford Elementary 1 Regina High School 1 *Southeast Jr. High 1 West Iligh School 1 Library Aide Coralville Public Library 1 Iowa City Public Library 2 Solon High School Library t Teacher's Aide Friends of. the Childrens Museum 2 Headstart- Benton Street 2 Maintenance Worker Cornlville Police Dept, 1 EquiPmenr Div, City of T.C. 1 Natinnnl Onnrd 1 Animal Caretaker Town City Animal Shelter 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINEs Job Classification Greenhouse Worker Patient Escort Dietary Aide Work Site University Botany Dept. Mercy Hospital Dietary Dept. University Hospital Number of Youth 1 3 1 Park and Recreation Lake MacBride 1 Goals: I. To conduct follow-up on enrollees discussing work per- formance, school attendance, and related problems. 2. To provide information to enrollees in reference to secur- ing jobs in the private sector. 3. To recruit additional participants for Mayor's Youth Program. Methods: 1. The Director and Assistant Director will visit job sites and conduct "on-going" evaluations of enrollee performance by meeting with the job site supervisors and enrollees. 2. Evaluate enrollee skills and abilities in relation to availa- bility of jobs in the private sector. 3. Contact social service agencies within Johnson County to encourage referral. Update: 1. As of January 1,1979, all enrollees are earning $2.90 per hour due to the increase in minimum wage. Enrollees working the maximum amount of 10 hours per week receive $58.00 in gross pay every two weeks. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES January 3, 1979 HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING PROGRAM MONTHLY REPORT GOAL To make the planning and implementation of human services in Johnson County as efficient and effective as possible by providing policy makers with the informa- tion necessary to make sound decisions about needs and resources for programs such as health, recreation, social services, economic opportunity, education/ information and transportation. OBJECTIVES I. To supply data about existing programs and agencies. a. To provide for meaningful organization of existing data. b. To gather new data as needed to supplement or to fill gaps in existing data. 2. To identify the human needs of the residents of Johnson County and to determine the extent to which these needs are being met. 3. To analyze and correlate the information on human needs in order to make it useful for decision makers in formulating programs and allocating resources. 4. To establish a mechanism for ongoing planning and coordination of human ser- vices, to include a way for keeping information on services and needs current and available. The following was accomplished during the month of December; 1. Steering Committee review of profiles on Child Care, Nursing Homes, and Dis- abilities; agencies and Human Services Committee sent copies of recommendations for comment. 2. Child Care, Nursing Homes, and Disabilities profiles presented to JCRPC for review and acceptance for forwarding to agencies and funding bodies. 3. Recommendation for ongoing human services program presented to Executive Board and JCRPC for discussion. 4. Development of brief questionnaire for agencies providing information and referral services; questionnaire mailed to providers. Program Development Subcommittee meeting with providers to discuss questionnaire. 5. Continued work on In-home Support Services and Neglected/Displaced Children profiles. y87 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES notMEs 2. 6- Justice Subcommittee moeti.nq with youth-sary i.ny agencies Co disctsn development of recreational alternatives for youth. 7• Mental Iiealth/Chemical Dependency Subcommittee meeting to discuss future work on recommendations and to hear about a program in Substance Abuse Counseling which is being started by the Department of Counselor Education j at the University of Iowa. I 8• Completion of financial resources report for locally funded human services. 9. Further provision of information on goal and objective setting to local human service agencies; individual work sessions scheduled per agencies' requests. I0. Updated report on Project activities for 1978 provided to Department of Programming and Policy. PROBLEMS 1• Services Index distribution further delayed due to necessity to reprint one page. 2• Time required to gain access to relevant information for profile on Neglected/ Displaced Children resulted in slight delay in completion of profile and sub- sequent initiation of work on Family Planning profile. PROJECTED ACTIVITIES FOR JANUARY; I- Completion of draft profiles on In -Home Support Services and Neglected/Dis- placed Children; review by Steering Committee. Recommendations and agency information sent to Human Services Committee and relevant agencies for comment. 2. Initiation of work on Family Planning profile. 3. Conclusion of individual meetings with local human service agencies on goal and objective setting. 4. Presentation of human services program proposal to local funding bodies for their consideration. 5. Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Subcommittee meeting to discuss ideas for a definite substance abuse prevention program proposal. (The remainder of the subcommittee's work this fiscal year will be devoted to this task.) 6, Incorporation of agency and Human Service Committee comments into profiles on Child Care, Nursing Homes, and Disabilities; distribution of final profiles to funding bodies, agencies, and Human Services Committee. 7. Formation of task force on youth recreation (result of Justice Subcommittee meeting wi.th youth -serving agencies - 12/11/78); initial meeting of task force. H. Analysis of information and referral questionnaire returns; completion of draft profile and recommendation on information and referral. 3• Distribution of Services Index update. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 11O111ES HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING PROGRAM MONTHLY REPORT GOAL To make the planning and implementation of human services in Johnson County as efficient and effective as possible by providing policy makers with the informa- tion necessary to make sound decisions about needs and resources for programs such as health, recreation, social services, economic opportunity, education/ information and transportation. OBJECTIVES 1. To supply data about existing programs and agencies. a. To provide for meaningful organization of existing data. b. To gather new data as needed to supplement or to fill gaps in existing data. 2. To identify the human needs of the residents of Johnson County and to determine the extent to which these needs are being met. 3. To analyze and correlate the information on human needs in order to make it useful for decision makers in formulating programs and allocating resources. 4.. To establish a mechanism for ongoing planning and coordination of human ser- vices, to include a way for keeping information on services and needs current and available. The following was accomplished during the month of January: 1. Agencies notified of availability of Services Index update; distribution initiated through agency pickup of updates. 2. Several individual meetings on goal and objective setting held with local human service agencies. (Work in this area not quite concluded - see Projected Activities for February). 3. Incorporation of agency and Human Service Committee comments into profiles on Child Care, Nursing Homes, and Disabilities] distribution of profiles begun (some delay in printing and binding - see Problems). 4. Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Subcommittee met to discuss ideas for a definite substance abuse prevention program proposal and a stzucture for the subcommittee after this phase of the project terminates (July, 1979). 5. Presentation of human services program proposal to local funding body repre- sentatives, United Way Planning and Allocations Divisions, and Iowa City Council for their consideration. 4187 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES M0111E5 2. 6. Meeting with representatives of the Iowa Department of Social Services (District 10 and Johnson County offices) to discuss human services pro- gram proposal. 7. Analysis begun on information and referral questionaire returns (com- plete analysis delayed - see Problems). 8. Draft profile on In -Home Support Services (with exception of recommenda- tions) completed by staff. 9. Completion of Foster Care component of profile on Neglected/Displaced Children. (Profile will contain two components: Foster Care and Child Abuse). 10. Program DevelopmenL Subcommi LLee moL twice I.o d1Hcuns refinement of human services program proposal. PROBLEMS 1. Printing of profiles on Child Care, Disabilities, and Nursing Homes took slightly longer than estimated; binding of profiles was delayed some- what due to unexpected loss of graphics assistant. 2. Work on analysis of information and referral questionaires and subsequent development of profile delayed due to the fact that several agencies have not returned questionairos, despite follow-up efforts. PROJECTED ACTIVITIES FOR PINIRUARY 1. Completion of profiles on In -Home Support Services and Neglected/Displaced Children; review by Family and Individual Life Subcommittee, Steering Com- mittee and Commission. 2. Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Subcommittee meeting to review outline for position paper on substance abuse prevention program. 3. Justice Subcommittee meeting to discuss policies regarding handling of Lruancy cases. 4. Incorporation of agency and committee comments into profiles on In -Home Support Services and Neglected/Displaced Children. 5. Completion of analysis of information and referral questionaires; pre- paration of draft profile on information and referral. 6. Analysis of agency needs regarding goal and objective setting; preparation of report outlining work with agencies to date and guide for future work in this area. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS-DEs 110PIES 7. Development of budget form to be used by local funders of human services (Iowa City, Johnson County, United way), to involve several meetings with representatives from each funding body. 8. Development and distribution of work program outline through June 30, 1979. 9. Development of materials on substance abuse services and needs for publi- cation through local media in conjunction with Substance Abuse Prevention Week (March 18-24). r -- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB f.EDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101NES 3 ■ City of Iowa Ci.— MEMORANDUM DATE: March 1, 1979 TO: CCN Members FROM: Marianne Milkman, Planner/Program Analyst RE: Meeting: Wednesday March 7, 1979 12:00 Noon Room "A" Recreation Center AGENDA 12:00 Review and approval of minutes for January 31, 1979. 12:05 Comments from guests. 12:15 Report and demonstration of Heat Loss Identification project. (Roger Tinklenberg) 12:45 Report on Citizen Participation workshop in Kansas City. (George Swisher and Marianne Milkman) 1:00 Senior Center slide show (if available). 1:15 Update on CDBG projects, particularly Code Enforcement (Tadlock), Nelson Center (Patrick), and Parks and Recreation Improvements ,(Ward). Appointment of Committee member to monitor Shelter for Victims Of Spouse Abuse project'. 1:30 Adjournment. On February 20 and 21 George and Marianne attended a training workshop in Citizen Participation put on by the National Council against Discrim- ination in Housing in Kansas CityKansas. Most enlightening! We sure do not have some problems other cities have. We got some good ideas on how to deal with our own problems with regard to citizen participation -- we're raring to go. Listen to KXIC Sunday March 11 at 11:30 a.m, or to KICG Sunday March 11 at 8:00 a.m. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIDIIIEs AGENDA IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION WEDNESDAY MARCH 7, 1979 -- 7:30 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM 7:30 Review and approval of minutes for January 7, 1979. 7:35 "Iowa River Water Quality" presentation by Donald McDonald, Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research, University of Iowa. 8:10 Discussion of proposed boat ramp south of Burlington Street dam. 8:30 Matching fund problems re: Rocky Shore Drive trail (a) Letter from Nancy Seiberling. (b) Letters to senators and congressman. (c) Availability of rip -rap and permission for use. 8:35 Letters to Coralville City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission. 8:40, Reports from Commission representatives and Johnson County, University, and Coralville representatives. 8:45 Status of River Corridor Overlay Zone Ordinance. I .8:50 New Business. 9:00 Adjournment. i I I i y$9 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOINES City of Iowa C' MEMORANDUM Date: February 26, 1979 To: Council of Elders From: Bette Meisel, Program Development Specialist Re: March Council of Elders Meeting Council of Elders March 14, 1979 1:30 p.m. Recreation Center, Meeting Room A A enda 1. Minutes. 2. Discussion of Older Americans Day. a. Appointment and approval'of committee. b. Report on meeting with Heritage Agency on Aging. 3. Report from Nominating Committee. a. Suggested amendment to standing rules. b. Progress to date. 4. Presentation of Senior Center room perspectives. Suggested Amendment to CoE Standing Rule. Article V. Officers and Members Section 6. Three consecutive unexplained absences of a member from regularmeetings may result in a decision to discharge said member and appoint another. bdw1/1 y90 / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES Mol fES N 111E WALL s'1'ItEFA' JOURNAL, Monday, Feb. :h, lg79 Bargain Mortgages New Municipal Bonds Provide Home Buyers With Cut -Rate Loans Critics Say Cities, Cotmties Misuse Tax -Free Issues, May Swarnp the Market "I'he Concept Is Beatitifi31'I By GERALD F. SEIB .flu// Hrenrlrrn(Tlle. WALL sill✓.z}J(IeRNAI. Until the city of Denver lent a hand—and money- the dream of owning a home had been slipping further and further from the reach of Linda and Henry Moncada. For months, they had squirreled away money for a down payment; she worked as a waitress so he could save every other pay check from his Job as a concrete contractor. They had high hopes of moving themselves and their four children out of a rented, cramped, twobedroom duplex into their own home. Then the Moncadas went shopping last hall and were dismayed to find that soaring Interest rates had made a home loan too ex- pensive for even two incomes. Besides, the SIAM they had saved wisn't enough for the hefty down payments required. Even the real-estate agent was discouraging: "She wanted us to come back In a couple of years," Mrs. Moncada sighs. Helped by City Bill the city Itself came to the rescue. Denver Is one of the first of a growing num• her of cities and counties to take the novel Mel) of raising home -mortgage money for Its citizens by selling tax-exempt bonds. The bond proceeds are lent by a savings and 10:111 assoclatlon to low -and moderato-irr ronle home buyers, who eventually pay off the bonds through their mortgage payments. Blrause the h•deral government doesn't tax the interest on xurh bonds, they provide sur• pnsmgly cheap uumry. Denver, for exam• ple. sold $ 0 million of bonds, and a local S&L is lending the money to home buyers at a Interest rate, some three percentage Paints below the going rate on conventional (nrle-9Mrnme111•guaranteed) loans. I:nder the plan, the Moncadas suddenly qualified for a Ivan. They made a $1,500 down payment on a turn•of•theeenmry house selling for $30,500. Their monthly pay ment. including real-estate taxes and Insur• anre, Is an affordable $232, at least Sso less than it would bean a conventional loan. Hundreds of other home buyers can tell similar happy stories because of the Innova• live owrtgage•bond concept, which in recent months has spread 101uch disparate places as r'hh^len and Pine I(luff. Ark. Much Criticism But the plans have plenty of critics. Some complain that the cities are abusing their tax -exemption privileges by financing costly private homes for middle-class people rather than aiding the poor. Others fear that a surge of bond offerings will hinder the sale of other tax-exempt revenue Issues mar• keted for traditional public purposes such as building airports. Still others say that by. putting more buyers Into the housing mar- ket. the bonds spur the Inflation In home: prices. Some S&Ls left out of the programs' gripe about unfair competition. And the in. lernal Revenue Service, which stands to lose millions of tax dollars, Is particularly un- happy; In fact, President Carter's budget message called for legislation to curb such housing bonds. Despite all the criticism, local govern- ments are eagerly latching onto the bond Idea. "There aren't any good reasons to think it won't go crazy In the next few years," says Thomas Vasquez, an official in the Treasury Department's Tax Analysis Of- fice. which Is studying the trend. The Congressional Budget Office says 27 Issues of tax-free bonds totaling $731 million have been sold by cities and counties since the concept was burn in Chicago and Minne• apolis last summer. Uncounted dozens of other bond sales are planned by cities like Lithe Rock and New Orleans, and the Trion. sury Department "conservadvely" esti• mates that the amount of new bonds this year will balloon to S2.5 billion. PoUllcally Popular Local officials are finding the prospect of raising cul -rate mortgage money for their constituents politically Irresistible, particu. larly N cities trying to stem urban flight. (However, the U.S. League of Savings Asso. ciations says more than a dozen states have laws apparently prohibiting use of bonds for private housing; but state legislatures could easily enact changes.) Even though the bonds typically are Issued by the cities and counties themselves -or, sometimes, by a local housing authority -the localities incur no liability; they don't pledge their "foil faith and credit," and the bonds are ser• viced with revenues derived from the mort- gage payments. Yet Investors are safe be. cause the home buyers, bath privately and as a group, must take out a variety of Insur• ance policies guaranteeing repayment. The bonds also are popular with Investors because the Interest, while modest, Is tax. free. The S&Ls make a fee for writing and collecting monthly payments on the mort• gage loans, and underwriters make money selling the bonds. "The concept of this thing is beautiful," gushes Charles Graham, assts. Ianl city manager of Pueblo, Colo., which said $20 million of bonds. "Everybody wins on this except the IRS," But among critics who doubt that every. body Is benefiting, some of the most vocal are those who charge. that the needy are being forsaken by many cities and counties; In contrast, state housing agencies tradi. tionally raise tax-exempt money for rental housing for the poor. Although most locall• Iles put Income limits on loan applicants to bar the well-heeled, the limits vary widely. In Denver, for example, families making up to S2000 a year can qualify for loans; In Chicago, the limit Is $40,000. Duarte, Calif., fliCROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CLIIAP RhPIM-DEC riolli[s and Milwaukee are starting programs with. out any Income limits at all, although loans must be used for houses In areas that offi• cials hope to revitalize. Faced with heavy criticism, Oakland County, Mich., rejected plans for a $loo Ing. lion bond Issue that would have provided loans of up to $100,000 to families earning as much as $50,000. A public hearing on the Idea drew nothing but critics calling the plan a subsidy to the rich and the middle class, who already get tax breaks on hous• Ing. "Everybody kept saying. 'Where Is the 'social purpose here?' - says Michael Me— mann, a spokesman for the wealthy subur- ban•Detrolt county. The use of tax-free money to help higher - income families concerns at least one key Congressman, Rep. Henry Reuss, Democrat of Wisconsin, who Is chairman of the House Banking Committee. "The original Idea of helping low -Income famWes in the Inner cities has been long lost," he says. He adds That Congress is likely to consider limits on tax-free housing bonds. However, In a recent speech to Congress, Rep. Frank Annunzio, Democrat of Illinois, supported the housing bonds as a way of at. tracting middle-income families to titles and staving off lax -base erosion. "Although Only a small step toward arresting the de- cline of America's cities," he said, "the QII- 490 plan is an Important one. It shows that, by shedding antagonism and working to- gather, local businesses and govemment can bring our cities back to life—without the aid or supervision of the Washington bureau. cracy." Driving Up Prices The complaint that low-cost mortgage money Is driving up home prices Is ex- jpressed by John Kelly, a Denver real-estate Agent who calls the bond -financing plan "the most unfair governmental program I have seen." He notes that the housing market al- hady Is overheated In Denver, where the Lost of owning a home Luse a staggering 21% In the past year. "The bond salesmen took a look at the real-estate market In Den. Ver and said, 'How can we cash In? " he charges. By driving up all home prices, he argues, the bond program actually will hurt low -in• come buyers, who can least afford more in. flation. And because traditional lenders still lieelde who gets loans, there isn't any guar• antee that needy famtfies will benefit he adds. For cities and counties, whfch would seem to have nothing to lose In the mart. gage -bond game, there Is the morersubde danger that the bond market could be flooded with the housing Issues. If too many such Issues are offered, bond buyers could demand higher Interest rates on them, and eventually municipalities may have to pay higher rates on all tax -exempts issued to D• (tante traditional projects, warns John Sam. ;uels, tax legislative counsel in the Treasury Department. However, he adds, "Most mu• nlclpallties are run by politicians who don't care about what happens In 10 years." Similarly, Rep, Reuss says he worries at "municipalities are going to Md that they can't erect a fire station" because "'sharp -talking" bond salesmen have stretched the market with housing issues. "The Titanic Is sinking, and Congress ought to do something about it," he says. 5'F/ Underwriter's view At E.F. Hutton & Co., a leder o wrier writing housing bods. Robert er first vice president, concedes that he Is cerned that there are going o be abu3M,, but adds, [ don't thlnk that there are any major problems so far... However, 6e wye, "I don't feel It's a public purpose lust o Pump tax-free dollars Ino the mortgage market." Sur be also attributes much li the criticism of the programa. o the tact that he lot of People with vested interests tea threatened." He especleSy cites state hour. Ing-flnaace authorities and the Sventualy, titles, suburbs and camas may get into an unlikely competition against each other for mortgage business, In Pueblo, colo' 'tor example, the city Bold BID million of mortgage bonds, and the court government promptly ty 95 M11flon Of its a., responded by soiling bWXveri say, both Issues were horde o sell Mgovernments—d in Ienki WtY, Ark., four ratethree titles, Ind bottle Rock. Bud the county—are bond Issues. But bond Issues are needed there say�th usury law, which clamps fuse a rigid state est rates,Ps ago ad on hater. scarce. ur savings mortgage mmV i make loans, •• saysgs and loans simply can't trey for Lias George Campbell, attar nuw'ces of Rack' They re koklq for them." nsanry anywhere they can ger Association fu the Middle Becaumhaven't Y S&U obtained anY se m of the mortgage money from some last bond Issues and are complabdng about un- fair competition, the U.S. League of Savinp, Associations has been put "in land of An i awkward position,,. ed a spokesman acknost . ges. But In a recent letter to the Treasury Department, Norman Strunk, the league's executive vice president, warned that rare. rbonstroted growth of the d programs "oouid result In the partial and theoretically even the total displacement of our private mort• gage -lending market." He suggested that tax-exempt tinancing be limited o low. and moderate -Income families buying hours with a value below the median home price in their areas. lenders -The when aciworks with oNynoneloroaueeww tIn Chi Federal p Chlca ocago, for tnetana, for the city's bond issue sand Jane all the loans Byrne,as I mayoral candidate, charged that the pro - gran was a'•polltical deal" between Mayor ' theehael mByar'landles afIlee cl(ea ar jad the d th �0A°°' visary comtNaee's report tha�porent ad- ne of a single financla Institution In tarty. .: 0ted 6 out the pilot Program. And Chicago has Propned as and bond Issue that would be ''open to about loo leaders. The over program also has been criti- c lzed because only one lender, Midland Fed, east Savings, Is particlpadng. But Midlad offlcinLs argue that E. F. Huron, the wider r dwrio lenders bur. offered ththateafto ma waz the Colo. one interested. 1. Midland our competitors dace not to get In on It we may never know;' says Rollin D. Sarnaed, Midland President Other Denverltes gripe about the stiff W th" costs of getting a loan under the pro gram. Much of the cost can be attributed to I he expenses of underwriting the bonds—ex. Penes usually borne by home buyers when they take out a loan. The underwriting discount or the ZO mWlon Issue was $1.2 million, Paid at the outset to S.F. Hutton and the other secua• ties firms. This outlay Is recovered by charging home buyers a 'program-pargd- patlon fee" of 3%% of the amount of their loan, In addition, buys Pay another 1% fee to the S&L for handling the loan. As a result, they have to put down 5% of "up front" money, besides their down payment. S.F. Hutton of cIRIs say that since aha Denver Issue they have modified the bond Plus so that underwriting costs can be Deent& And In ne home sellers oread Out Into ften are haft up front costs home buyers par exampl the Realtor orrthe Moncdas, mentioned aft the start of this article, owned the houae and agreed to pay the full 3%% program.parad- patlon fee. mmy Supporters In general, observers in Denver seen pleased with the mortgage program Qty of. ficlals view the plan as a help o the day's urban -renewal drive, although they are worn tied that minority groups aren't gettlag enough of the mortgsge money. Certainly home buyers are Pleased. Mm Moncda beams because her dilklren now have a yard to play N." And she has per suded her brother, fresh out of the Navy, o build a house with a loan from the Puebio Program, And three miles away, in another Denver neighborhood, Dianna and Rudy Lopez have Bellied Into a comfortable brick house. It cwt M'5tio, and although they had a small home to trade in, Mrs. Lopez'says they couldn't have bought the bigger one without the bond Program. Until they laund at about the plan, she says, "we thought we'd never be able to buy another house, the way Prices are." MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDs•Drs MOIRES W411 5treet J_e twga ( F�i tris TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 27, 1979 `A Good Way to Get a Fat By Dawrts Fwvsr end dust" C. HYArr WAStUNGTON—Congressman Tlrrolhy Wirth Ice fired of feeding the hand that Mien hhn. Put It another way: He's tired of being a whipping boy for state and local govern• ment officials who demand that Congress balance the federal budget—while contiou• Ing to rake In the federal aid that helps balance theirs. in a year when Congress faces Painful cuts in Its own chertshed pro. Us=, "why should we be euPPorftng state governments that are In surplus?. asks the th rd•term Democrat from Colorado. A growing number of his colfeagu�s are asking the Barre question, Including Horse Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill and Senate Ma. )ority Leader Hobert Byrd. And this Spells Potential trouble for revenue-sharing, job training aid and a host of other federal pro- grams that collectively give states and to- cantles $83 billion a year. so etlmes�al� acklash Is i tion to the sren ment, now numbering at banal 28 States an growing, to fain a constitutional cone tion to compel Congress to balance tutur federal budgets, "That's a good way to ge a fat Up real fast- groWis an aide to tb House Democratic leadership. Congress men don't Else latus sed they don't joy being upstaged; the m they aro ering las cute totaling well over $5 bBllorr. The backlash is also fed by lewur things, human things - thtap Eke Tim Wirth's memories of one day In his dtf&W reelection campaign last fail. No Thanks for Federal Aid? He was Invited that day to the dedlca• tion of a new municipal building In Wheat Ridge, Colo., a well-off, politically cosswi, vative suburb of Denver. A $1.38 rnWkn grant from the Economic Development Ad. millWAUon In Washington had paid for two-thirds of the building, But, Saye the Congressman, you wouldn't have gamed It from the ceremodes, Rep. Wirth, who had helped' get the merrely recognized m thellll� Wasn't asked to p peak. He was equal billing with his Republican opptmmt, who, Ironically, was campaigning as a foe Of federal spending. „There was not one reference, not one reference, to the tact that the building was built with federal money," the Congressman Says. (A Wheat Ridge official Says the printed invitations did thank Uncle Sam for his 31.36 trdWon, however.) enjoy AY Dem�ocratssare over Demcratic Gov. Jerry 6 who ls Suddenly lead. Ing the charge for federal frugality, cal forala gets about S8 billion In federal ax annually. It hu a fat surplus and, before Proposition 13 passed list June, GOv, Brown was talking grandly of launching his own space program, Whether the congressional mood will translate Into sizable cuts in federal aid re. .makes to be seen,' of ou" ved7 notable Program, general revenu with the states, amounts to only S2.3 billion a year, and its defenders already are mounting a counterattack. Other kinds of federal old -welfare, for example -would be even harder to cut. Will, ratsat,days have seen these developments: culating that �the states are in Bentsen (D.. "far )patter financial condition than the federal govern. ment," has proposed ending revem*sher tog with them on Oct 1, a year before the Program's scheduled expiration date. House Majority Leader Jim Wright of Texas says he'll also pub for that cutoff, -Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd has Pointedly noted N Lip' states now requestingat the a l old to thecal rate categories of aid, in the last 20 years, convention amounted 331 billion In (!seal 15% feral grams have grown almost 1978, "about three-fifths of the federal den. one a year. They now account for about cit In that year." one dollar to (our spent by state and local —House Speaker Thomas P. O'NeW, an- gevBudget utters who want to give state PUY reacting to the state movement for a and local governments an object lesson constitutional convention, says It snap be have plenty d opportoytles m the nest necessary to "drive them to their Ben"" year or two. The entire by looking hard at federal aid to the states Sharing program now glvigmetal revenue - by —The chairman of the Senate ud Committee, Sen. Edmund Mustle Manx, warned two weeks ago that aid A congressionalbacklas is building, a somet' emotional reaction to t movement, 'tow numb ' at least 28 states and gr ing, to force a constitutions convention to compel Co* gress to balance future fed. erdl budgets. the states would be the primary target thesucproposed t�ma threat, but medc," he SaW. Stats am local Interest groups snuggling to and A WILY to respond to t thnata. "It's the most serious adverse velopment we've ever bad for general rev. enueahering," says Bernard F. Hwea. brand, executive director of the National Asseciatiaii of Counties. He worries that other aid program also are vulnerable. "H you make a cut In revenue-ILharing, it would follow very logically. Why nes tut water pollution, and CBTA jobs, and after things?„ The tionlits; nse so far come from the al�Governors Association, Piqued piqued at Sea Bentsen's suggestion that state treasuries are swollen with Wiliam The association estimates that by the and Of the current a" year. states will bare a "baiaea" (It shuns the word "surplus") of about $4.3 ballon, The assocuation wrote the Senator that half of the balance would be In only three lista: ,CajU0mI& Alaska, and Your home state of Texas" congressional criticism ral aid WeStata localities preocccuplied the astlon's governors at their midwinter meeting here this week. Arlwoa's Gov. Bata WbItt oomplalaed that one Con_ 17"Itnkn's letter proposing $n billion In cuts In annual aid to states was ,just drip. ping with Polson," Thq goveram peppered congressiaal and White House officials With tee argument that any cuts should be made by Worming Overlapping Program Of spatial purpose ald-programs they Said aro We with red tape. Then the gover hors trooped over to the Senate to difeed revenumberfit )b fire Seq. Bentsen, ..- . Prvcess,mat has teen expanding almost ever Siam ft'lilorsill Act of 1882 stye the sista land to Pay for "land grant cal. fetes." By the early 19ft, growth In high. way., an4,social welfare prggram had piuhod WWa"Iton's Annual grants to the Then, In the 'e0s and 'los, the flow of federal aid soared, eventually reaching the current $83 billion level. President Nixon W Congrcn dreamed up general revenue- sharing - a no-nrinp•attached way to Pump funds Into states and IDealldes-and an array of "block grant" programs lump Ing together a number of previously sera• MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB cEnnn unrtns-W, '101V', year to state and ng p.8 blllhn a 30, rBto; the localities,Sept. 1Of Carter admlalstrsudon hhunt to revealed its Intentions, though the Presi. dent called In his campaign for an end to the OBe-tWM share the states receive. 11 Major block grant program, such as s'nes the A,3 billion In community development (ands, could atso be vulnerable. Congress lJe Lm't happy that a number of cities haven't been able to spell ail the funds they've re. Bring celved. Similarly, reports about sluggish• OLtY nese In Spending CSTA jobs funds could Prompt a stiff congressional review of that 1 oto b1Won•a•year program, But a big sbce of the f83 billion total In anuBonu(or MedicaiVMS d, 56.7 W el to u W famllles with dependent children and 86.6 billion for education; Congress will hesitate to curtail this sort of a(d. And some Important kinds ff of federal Assistance to the states, notably t the V billion now spent yearly on high. ways, have been Popular on Capitol Hill. Interesting Crosscarrents aro The coming fight promises to bring thou Scum Interesting political crosacurrents to de ie surface. Cutting back on aid to the States appeals to some liberals, eager to Protect other Programs dearer to their hearts, u well Id to some coaservatives, bent on balancing the federal budget and controlling Inflation. At the sae fie, cuts In this aid would hurt Sort bongrealona3 distrkts - and stater-fas care than others. so the final Outcome Probaroots rwtlmnt mmu a tthhA phBawphiew ect grOr party labels. The outcome also Will depend on each House member's Assesunent of how much good grams AcNWy do hills other re herrdistrictt.. Rep, Charles Vanik, a liberal Democrat who represents the suburbs east of Cleve• land, seen little danger to his district In killing revenue-sharing with the,=sates. "As far as 1 can figure out, very. rte of the money Ohio geis filters tra f the communities anyway," he Says. "Co- Iambus is much worse Nin Washington about sharing Its money." Moderate Republican Rep. Norman' umw&YOf San J01411111County SupervisorIn before win• curl his tagresslonal seat Wt November; he worries that a "cold turkey" cutoff of revenueyluring would disrupt Programs "vital to my district" -health care for the poor, for example, There Should be a weaglog Away of dependence" by states all localities upon Washington, he says, but It ejtoW be aduel. QpU mark: How much of the rmaos M'Cangren IN a bluff, de• filled to stall the burgeoning consfitu• Donal ctm dm drive? Senate Budget balrmas Mutlde, notes one Washington )bbyist. ,is a Maine woodsman who nova how to set a backfire. He obviously 'anis to Bet one that will sweep across the festsm Plains and down the high Slerru CIIUOMIa and Jerry Brown," Nr. Fancy, a member of the Journal's Washington bureau, coven Congress and eodoe01Ponllcs. Mr. Hyalf, aha a member of fhe Jour%W's Washington bureau, coven /ederol relations with -elate and We) goversrrywra y9z LA MARCH 1979 S M T to TH F S 1 2 3 8M -Magistrates Court (Chambers) 4 5 7 LOAM -Staff Mtg 3 8AM-Ma istrates 9 10 ��• BAM-Magistrates AM -Finance Dept (Conf Room) Court (Chambers) Court (Chambers) Mtg (Conf Room) 12noon-CCN (Rec Ct BAM-Housing Appeal 8 I terviews AM-jtreetgsca a 1.3gPM H&IS Trdin- (Conf Room) {Con Room) Pro Mt (Conf Rm in (Chambers! 1BoaId - 1:30PM-Informal •30PM-Council (Chambers) 3.3OPM-Housing Co (Conf Room) Council (Conf Rm) Z3onf Room) 7:30PM-Riverfront Comm (Conf Room) 11 12 13 14 LOAM -Staff Mtg L5 BAM-Magistrates 16 17 BAM-Magistrates 0:30AM-Hickory Hil (Conf Room) Court (Chambers) Court (Chambers) Dam/HUD (Conf Rm) 4PM-Design Review IPM -Human Rights •30PM7Informal •30PM-Resources Committee (Rec Ctzl Comm (Conf Room) Council (Conf Rm) Conservation Comm, :30PM-Parks & Rec 4:30PM-Board of :30PM-P&Z Informs (Conf Room) Comm (Rec Ctr) Adjustment (Chmbs (Conf Room) :30PM-Council 7:30PM-Formal P&Z (Chambers) e(Friends (Chambers) 7:30PM-Airport Corm Mtg Room) (Airport Office) , ` 18 9 20 1 22 23 29 SAM -Magistrates BAF(-lPM Arbitratio OAM-Staff Mtg SAM -Ma istrates LOAM -Bid Opening Court (Chambers) Hearing (Conf Rm) (Conf Room) Court (Chambers) (Conf Room) 1:30PM-Informal 7:30PM-Council 4:15PM-Library Bd Council (Conf Rm) (Chambers) (Lib Auditorium) 6:30PM-Human Rgts Comm (Conf Room) 25 26 27 28 29 30 BAM-Magistrates 4:30PM-ResourcesLOAM-Staff Mtg SM -Magistrates Court (Chambers) .! 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