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Prepared by: Dennis Bockenstedt, Finance Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5053
Resolution No. 17-341
Resolution Naming Depositories
Now therefore, be it resolved by the city council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that the
City of Iowa City, in Johnson County, Iowa, approves the following list of financial institutions to be depositories of
the City of Iowa City funds in conformance with applicable provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 12C.2. The City
Treasurer is hereby authorized to deposit the City of Iowa City funds in amounts not to exceed the maximum
approved for each respective financial institution as set out below.
Depository
Name
Location of Home Office
Local Location
Maximum Balance
in effect under
prior resolution
Maximum Balance
in effect under
this resolution
U.S. Bank N.A.
800 Nicollet Mall
204 E Washington St
65,000,000.00
65,000,000.00
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Iowa City, IA 52240
MidWestOne Bank
102 S Clinton St
Same
100,000,000.00
100,000,000.00
Iowa City, IA 522441700
Hills Bank & Trust Co.
131 Main St
201 S Clinton St
25,000,000.00
25,000,000.00
Hills, IA 52235
Iowa City, IA 52240
Regions Bank
PO Box 387
501 12th Ave, Ste 100
35,000,000.00
35,000,000.00
Memphis, TN 38147-0001
Coralville, IA 52241
West Bancorporation, Inc.
1601 22nd St., Suite 209
1910 Lower Muscatine Rd
35,000,000.00
35,000,000.00
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Iowa City, IA 52240
Bank of the West
P.O. Box 73850
800 22nd Ave
75,000,000.00
75,000,000.00
Cedar Rapids, IA 52407-3850
Coralville, IA 52241
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
666 Walnut St
103 E College St
50,000,000.00
50,000,000.00
Des Moines, IA 50309
Iowa City, IA 52240
University of Iowa
500 Iowa Ave
Same
50,000,000.00
50,000,000.00
Community Credit Union
Iowa City, IA 52244-2240
CBI Bank & Trust
140 Holiday Rd
Same
15,000,000.00
15,000,000.00
Coralville, IA 52241
Farmers & Merchants
200 N Devoe
2235 Mormon Trek Blvd
15,000,000.00
15,000,000.00
Savings Bank
Lone Tree, IA 52755
Iowa City, IA 52246
Liberty Bank
6400 Westown Parkway
205 E College
25,000,000.00
25,000,000.00
Des Moines, IA 50266
Iowa City, IA 52240
First American Bank
1207 Central Ave
640 Highway 1 W
35,000,000.00
0.00
Fort Dodge, ]A 50501
Iowa City, IA 52246
Two Rivers Bank & Trust
222 N Main St
3292 Ridgeway Dr, Ste A
15,000,000.00
15,000,000.00
Burlington, IA 52601
Coralville, IA 52241
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
201 1st St SE
Same
50,000,000.00
50,000,000.00
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Bankers Trust
221 Third Ave SE
Same
20,000,000.00
20,000,000.00
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Resolution:17-341
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NXT Bank 119 2nd St, Ste 100 Same 2,000,000.00
Coralville, IA 52241
Hiawatha Bank & Trust 777 N Center Point Rd Same 0
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Passed and approved this 21st day of November '2017
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Resolution No. 17-341
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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November 21, 2017
Resolution Naming Depositories
Prepared By: Brian Cover, Senior Accountant
Reviewed By: Simon Andrew, Assistant to the City Manager
Dennis Bockenstedt, Finance Director
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: Resolution Naming Depositories
Executive Summary:
The City of Iowa City maintains a list of financial institutions authorized to be depositories of the
city's funds. The list that is on file needs to be updated to reflect changes that have occurred.
Background / Analysis:
Hiawatha Bank & Trust Company has requested to be included in the list of authorized
depositories of the City of Iowa City. They request to have their maximum limit set at
$2,000,000.00. The resolution naming depositories being presented would update the list of
financial institutions that the City of Iowa City maintains.
First American Bank has closed their Iowa City office. The closest branch First American Bank
operates is in Clive, IA. The Code of Iowa requires the depositories be located in the county in
which the city is located or in an adjoining county. Clive is in Polk County and Dallas County
which does not meet the requirements. We request to have First American Bank removed from
the list of authorized depositories.
Prepared by: Mary Niichel-Hegwood, Purchasing Agent, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City; IA 52240 (319) 356-5078
Resolution No. 17-342
Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and
the City Clerk to attest an agreement by and between the City of
Iowa City and Carney & Appleby, PLC to provide Lobbying
Services.
Whereas, the City issued a Request for Proposal to solicit lobbying services for the City of Iowa
City on August 16, 2017; and
Whereas, the City received five proposals in response to the Request for Proposal; and
Whereas, an evaluation committee composed of staff from the City Manager's Office reviewed
and scored the proposals and selected Carney & Appleby, PLC; and
Whereas, the initial term of this contract is for one year, with an option to renew for four additional
one-year periods upon the mutual consent of the City and Camey & Appleby,PLC; and
Whereas, the City expects to expend $25,200 per year for the initial term of the contract; and
Whereas, funds for this purchase are available in consultant line item, 10210100-432060, in the
operating budget for the City Manager's Department; and
Whereas, approval of this procurement is in the public interest.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The Agreement for Professional Services attached hereto is in the public interest, and is
approved.
2. The City Manager is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to effectuate future
renewals.
Passed and approved this 21st day of November 2017
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Approved by
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Resolution No. 17-342
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It was moved by trims and seconded by Botchwap the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
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Agreement for Prof esional Services
This Agreement for Professional Services ("Agreement") is made this 1" day of December, 2017
between Camey & Appleby, PLC ("Consultant"), having an office at 303 Locust Street, Suite 400, Des Moines,
IA 50309 and the City of Iowa City, IA ("Client') having an office at 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, [A
52740.
In consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, Client and Consultant agree as follows:
1. Consultant's Services
A. Consultant shall perform the professional services ("Services') more fully described in
Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. Consultant shall furnish all
labor, materials and supervision necessary to perform the Services.
B. The Consultants shall not commit any of the following employment practices and agree
to prohibit the following practices in any subcontracts.
1. To discharge or refuse to hire any individual because of their race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability, age, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
2. To discriminate against any individual in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment
because of their rata, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status,
gender identity, or sexual orientation.
C. It is further agreed that no party to this Agreement, including their employees,
representatives, subcontractors or agents, shall perform contrary to any state, federal, or local
law or any of the ordinances of the City of Iowa City.
D. Consultant agrees to specifically assign the agreed upon professional services to James
W. Camey who shall be the primary lobbyist, and who may utilize personnel qualified and/or
suitable to perform the Services.. Each person assigned to perform any part of Consultant's
obligations hereunder shall be qualified and, if required by law, licensed or certified to perform
such obligations.
2. Compensation
Client shall compensate Consultant for Services rendered in such amounts as described in
Exhhibit B.
3. Invoices and payments
A. Not more frequently than once a month Consultant shall invoice Client for its fee.
B. Client shall pay each invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt, However, if
Client objects to all or any portion of any invoice, Client shall so notify Consultant
within fifteen (15) days from receipt, give reasons for the objection, and pay that portion
of the invoice not in dispute within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice. Unless
otherwise directed in writing, all invoices shall be submitted for payment to the
following address:
City of Iowa City, Iowa
Attn: Geoff Fruin
City Manager
410 E. Washington St.
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Iowa City, IA 52240
4. ludeoondent Consultant Status and Snbcontractors
Consultant will act solely as an independent contractor in performing the Services, and nothing
herein will at any time be construed to create the relationship of employer and employee,
principal and agent, partners, or joint venturers between Client and Consultant, or Client's and
Consultant's officers, directors, partners, elected officials, managers, employees or agents,
Consultant shall be solely responsible for the compensations, benefits, worker's compensation,
contributions, withholdings and taxes, if any, of its employees, subcontractors and agents,
5. Indemnification, Insurance and Jhlyd Party Beneficiaries
A. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold Client harmless from any and all claims,
demands, causes of action, losses, damages, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses,
including reasonable attorney's fees and court costs, sustained or incurred by or asserted against
Client or Client's officers, directors, partners, elected officials, managers, employees or agents,
in the capacity of a defendant or witness, by reason of or arising out of Consultant's breach of
this Agreement or Consultant's negligence, gross negligence or willful misconduct with respect
to Consultant's duties and activities within the scope of this Agreement. The Consultant agrees
at all times material to this Agreement to have and maintain professional liability insurance
which covers the Consultant's liability for the Consultant's negligent acts, errors or omissions
to the City in the sum of $1,000,000.
B. This Agreement shall not be construed to create a duty or liability to any party who is
not a signatory party to this agreement, it being the intention of the parties hereto that their duties
and obligations are to each other and not for the benefit of or for third party beneficiaries.
6. Confidentiality
Consultant shall treat as confidential property and not disclose to others during or subsequent
to the term of this Agreement, except as necessary to perform this Agreement (and then only on
a confidential basis satisfactory to both parties), any information and documents (including
without limitation any environmental information, reports, data, or financial information) which
may be delivered to Consultant by Client.
Nothing above, however, shall prevent Consultant from disclosing to others or using in any
manner information that Consultant can demonstrate;
A. Has been published and has become part of the public domain other than by acts,
omissions or fault of Consultant, their employees, agents, contractors and/or
consultants; or,
B. Has been furnished or made ]mown to Consultant by a third party (other than those
acting directly or indirectly for or on behalf of Consultant or Client) as a matter of
legal right without restrictions on its disclosure; or,
C. Was in Consultant's possession prior to the date of this agreement and/or prior to
the date of disclosure thereof by Client.
D. Must be disclosed pursuant to any statute, law, regulation, ordinance, order or
decree of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over Consultant or any of
its employees, agents, contractors and/or consultants.
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The foregoing obligations in this Section 6 shall survive for a period of one (1) year from the
mutual execution of this Agreement.
7. berm and Termination of Agreement
Unless otherwise earlier terminated pursuant to this contract, this Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect for one (1) year following the date of its execution by the City. Termination
of this Agreement shall discharge only those obligations that are executory by either party on
and after the effective date of termination. Any right or duty of a parry based on either
Performance or a breach of this Agreement, prior to the effective date of termination, shall
survive,
A. Client reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without
cause, upon delivery of written notice to Consultant, even though Consultant is not
in default. If Client terminates this Agreement pursuant to this paragraph, Client
shall compensate Consultant, at the monthly rate contained in Exhibit B, for all
monthly periods completed by Consultant, and any subsequent monthly period in
which Consultant has performed services for client, up to and including the month
of termination.
B. Consultant shall have the right to terminate its obligations pursuant to this
Agreement if one of the following conditions exists and it hes not been remedied
or cured within thirty (30) days of Client's receipt of written notice of such
condition.
A substantial breach of any material obligation of client under this
Agreement; or
ii. If Consultant is unable for any reason beyond its control to perform its
obligations pursuant to this Agreement in a safe, lawful and professional
manner. It is expressly understood that license and/or registration
requirements are within the eontroI of Consultant.
Upon Consultants termination of its obligations, Client shall pay all actual
expenses and charges as of the date of termination, which charges and
expenses shall not continue to accrue after Client receives Consultant's
notice of termination. In no event will said expenses and charges exceed
the not -to -exceed figures included in Exhibit B.
C. The termination of this Agreement under the provisions of this Article 7 shall not
affect the rights of either party with respect to any damages it has suffered as a
result of any breach of this Agreement, nor shall it affect the rights or obligations
of either party with respect to liability or claims accrued, or arising out of events
occurring or conditions existing, prior to the date of termination, all of which shall
survive such termination.
8. Disclosure of Client Relationships
Consultant agrees to provide Client (i) a list of Consultant's current chants for which it
provides services substantially similar to the services described in Exhibit A to this Agreement
prior to the beginning of each session of the Iowa General Assembly which occurs during the
term of this Agreement, and (ii) notice that Consultant has been retained by a new client to
provide services substantially similar to the services described in Exhibit A to this Agreement
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during a session of the Iowa General Assembly which occurs during the tern of this
Agreement.
9. Waiver
A Waiver on the part of the Client or Consultant of any term, provision or condition of this
Agreement shall not constitute a precedent or bind either Party to a waiver of any succeeding
breach of the same or any other term, provision or condition of this Agreement.
10. Entire Aereement
This Agreement, including any Exhibits, the Request for Proposal, and Consultant Proposal,
constitute the entire Agreement between Consultant and Client. In the event of conflict between
these documents, this Agreement shall prevail. These documents supersede all prior or
contemporaneous communications, representations or agreements, whether oral or written,
relating to the Services set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended only by
a written instrument signed by both parties. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience
in identification of the several provisions and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor
be considered interpretative thereof.
11. Asslynment
12.
13.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors or assigns of the parties hereto. however,
this Agreement shall not be assigned by either party without fust obtaining the written consent
of the other.
Severability
Every paragraph, part, tern or provision of this Agreement is severable from the others. if any
paragraph, pati, term or provision of this Agreement is construed or held to be void, invalid or
unenforceable by order, decree or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
paragraphs, parts, terms and provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby but shall
remain in full force and effect.
otiees
Any information or notices required to be given in writing under this Agreement shall be
deemed to have been sufficiently given if delivered either personally or by certified mail (Tatum
receipt requested, postage prepaid), to the address of the respective party set forth below, or to
such other address for either party as that party may designate by written notice.
For the Client,
Geoff Fruin
City Manager
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
14. General Terms
For the Consultant:
Douglas L. Struyk
Partner
Camey & Appleby, PLC
303 Locust Street, Suite 400
Des Moines, IA 50309
A. The Consultant agrees to furnish, upon termination of this Agreement and upon demand
by the City, without cost, copies of all data prepared or obtained by the Consultant
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15.
pursuant to this Agreement, without restrictions or limitation as to the use relative to
specific projects covered under this Agreement. In such event, the Consultants shall not
be liable for the City's use of such documents on other projects.
B. Upon signing this agreement, Consultant acknowledged that Section 362.5 of Iowa
Code prohibits a City officer or employee from having an interest in a contract with the
City, and certifies that no employee or officer of the City, which includes members of the
City Council and City boardsand commissions, has an interest either direct or indirect, in
this agreement, that does not fall within the exceptions to said statutory provision
enumerated in Iowa Code Section 362.5.
C. The Consultant has completed the City's Wage Theft Affidavit, If Client becomes aware that
Consultant (including an owner of more than 25% of the entity) has admitted guilt or liability
orbeen adjudicated guilty or liable in any judicial or administrative proceeding of committing
a repeated or willful violation ofe Iowa Wage Payment Collection Law, the Iowa Minimum
Wage Act, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act or any comparable state statute or local
ordinance, which governs the payment of wages, within the five (5) year period prior to the
award or at any time after the award, such violation shall constitute a default under this
Agreement.
D. No modifications to the Scope of Services or other contract terms can be made without the
written consent of both parties. Authority to approve changes from the Client side is vested
solely with the City Manager.
Goveraine Law
This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted pursuant to the laws of the State of Iowa.
In Witness Whereof, the Client and Consultant have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their duly authorized representatives, as follows:
Client:
Consultant:
City of Iowa City / X)UO
By:
Jim A. Throgm on, Mayor Name:
7 , // n n Title:
Kellie
City Attorney
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Exhibit A
City of Iowa City, Iowa
Lobbying Services
Scope of Services
Working in consultation with the City Manager and/or his designee, the following are areas of
responsibility of a State lobbyist/firm:
1. Development and maintenance of relationships with members of the Iowa legislature, legislative
leadership, and the executive branch to effectively represent the interests of the City of Iowa City;
2. Provide assistance in policy development and in the preparation of a government relations plan to
support the City of Iowa City's legislative interests;
3. Monitor State legislative and regulatory issues with potential impact to the City of Iowa City.
Attend all
appropriate committee hearings, rules meetings, legislative functions and other events to promote
the interests of the City of Iowa City;
4. Meet with legislators, executive branch, and other stakeholder lobbyists to discuss weaknesses or
merits of specific bills and to influence passage, defeat, amendments, or introduction of legislation
favorable to the City of Iowa City's interests;
5. Regularly communicate with the City of Iowa City concerning current and potential legislation,
regulations, and related issues that could have an impact on the city. Weekly telephone and written
updates on legislative activities during the legislative session as arranged with the City Manager
regarding legislative actions and impacts;
6. Attend up to two City Council meetings as requested by the City Manager.
7. Outreach, coordination, and collaboration with individuals and groups that have interests similar to
the City of Iowa City including but not limited to the Metropolitan Coalition and the Iowa League
of Cities;
B. Develop with the City Manager and his staff appropriate grassroots messages that reflect the City
of Iowa City's concerns regarding legislative proposals. These written messages can then be used
to influence leaders to move the City's legislative agenda;
9. Plan and coordinate meetings between the City of Iowa City, legislators, and the executive branch,
including State of Iowa Departments, to discuss legislative issues and proposals;
10. During the time the legislature is not in session, provide reports on issues of interest or concern to
the City of Iowa City including, but not limited to, action taken at interim committee meetings,
rulemaking hearings, status of task forces, and proposed legislation and regulations;
11. Obtain and provide data pertaining to matters of interest to the City of Iowa City;
12. Develop, in cooperation with the City Manager's staff and subject to his and the City Council's
approval, an annual strategic work plan identifying from the list of City infrastructure needs those
capital projects that can be best positioned for State funding support.
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13. Provide such other lobbyist duties as are determined to be in the interests of the City Council and
as communicated to the Lobbyist by the City Manager.
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Exhibit R
Compensation
The submitted pricing must Include all of the costs required to perform the tasks to complete the project
in full. These costs include, but are not limited to, labor, materials, equipment, travel (lodging and
transportation), etc. Proposer shall submit one monthly lump sum fee which shall be fully inclusive, and
which shall be the exclusive sum provided by the City to Proposer. This fee shall be paid upon invoicing
after the completion of each month.
Fixed, fully inclusive, lump sum fee for Professional Services for each month of service:
$25.200 Dollars $2.100 Per Month
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COUNCIL ACTION REPO 4d '
November 21, 2017
Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City
Clerk to attest an agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and
Carney & Appleby, PLC to provide lobbying services.
Prepared By:
Simon Andrew, Assistant to the City Manager
Reviewed By:
Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact:
$25,200
Recommendations:
Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement
Executive Summary:
The City has conducted a request for proposals for consultant and lobbyist services for the
2018 State of Iowa General Assembly. The recommended vendor after the RFP process is the
firm Carney & Appleby, PLC, based in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm currently represents the
Cities of Des Moines and Waukee, as well as the Iowa State Bar Association. The contract
amount is $25,200 with a one-year term and an option to renew for up to four additional one-
year terms. The contract amount is identical to the City's previous lobbyist contract and
budgeted funds were approved in the fiscal year 2018 budget. If approved, the firm plans to
have representatives present at City Council's December 19 work session to discuss 2018
legislative priorities.
Background / Analysis:
Five vendors responded to the request for proposals. After an initial round of scoring written
proposals, the three top scoring firms were invited to participate in phone interviews. Carney &
Appleby were the top scoring firm and were within $200 of the lowest bid.
The firm has over eighty years combined legislative experience and strong relationships at the
Capitol. Our primary contacts with the firm will be Doug Struyk and Jim Carney. Mr. Struyk
served four terms in the Iowa House, two sessions as Chief Legal Counsel and Legislative
Liaison in the Iowa Secretary of State's office, and one session as Executive Officer/Chief of
Staff to the Iowa Speaker of the House. Mr. Carney has forty-two years' experience practicing
law and lobbying. The firm has good working relationships with legislators from both parties.
The City's legislative consultant will provide services including bill and regulation monitoring,
assisting in the development of legislative priorities and strategies with Council and staff,
communicating the City's position on key issues to legislators, and maintaining strong
communication with our local delegation. Services will continue after the legislative session,
including monitoring and providing feedback, when appropriate, during the rules making
process.
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Prepared by: Mary Niichel-Hegwood, Purchasing Agent, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5078
Resolution No. 17-343
Resolution authorizing the renewal of the contract for Heating,
Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Repair Services
Whereas, a Request for Proposal was issued to solicit Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and
Repair Services for the City of Iowa City on July 2, 2014; and
Whereas, the City received four proposals in response to the Request for Proposal; and
Whereas, an evaluation committee selected AAA Mechanical Services in 2014; and
Whereas, the initial term of this contract was for three years, with an option to renew for two
additional one-year periods upon the mutual consent of the City and AAA Mechanical Services;
and
Whereas, the City and AAA Mechanical Services wish to renew the contract for an additional one
year; and
Whereas, the City expects to expend approximately $70,000, making the total dollar amount of
the contract approximately $220,000;
Whereas, funds for this purchase are available in the operating budget for the various City
divisions under the Heating & Cooling R&M Services line item; and
Whereas, approval of this procurement is in the public interest.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The proposed procurement as described is approved.
2. The City Manager is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to effectuate renewals.
Passed and approved this 21st day of November 2017
MAWOR
Approvedby
ATTEST• � - �L
CITY CLERK City A tomey s Office
Resolution No. 17—U3
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Botchway the
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
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November 9, 2017
Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of the Contract for Heating,
Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Repair Services
Prepared By: Mary Niichel-Hegwood, Purchasing Agent
Reviewed By: Dennis Bockenstedt, Finance Director
Simon Andrew, Assistant to the City Manager
Fiscal Impact: Funds are available in the Heating & Cooling R & M Services line item
for various divisions.
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: Resolution
Executive Summary:
On July 2, 2014 a Request for Proposal was administered by the City's Purchasing Division to
provide Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Repair Services for the City of Iowa City.
The initial term of this contract was for three years with the option to renew for two additional
one-year periods. The City expects to spend approximately $70,000 per year, making the
total dollar value of the contract $220,000. The resolution authorizes a one year renewal of
the contract and authorizes the City Manager to effectuate future renewals.
Background / Analysis:
The City received proposals from four (4) vendors in response to the Request for Proposal.
Proposals were distributed to an evaluation committee, which consisted of representatives
from the Parks and Recreation Department, Water Division, Wastewater Division, Equipment
Division, and the Fire Department. The evaluation committee performed a thorough
evaluation of each proposal based on Qualifications, Experience, and Special Training,
Proposal Requirements, Adherence to Specifications and References, Firm Pricing and
Special Discounts. After a complete evaluation of the proposals, the contract was awarded to
AAA Mechanical Services.
Prepared by: June Nasby, Buyer II, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5076
Resolution No. 17-344
Resolution authorizing a contract for the Parking
Management System
Whereas, the City has previously established a contract for the Parking Management System with
T2 Systems through a Request for Proposal process; and
Whereas, the City's contract with T2 Systems expired on July 31, 2017; and
Whereas, due to the hardship that would be created by changing to a new system at this time, the
City will continue using T2 Systems for parking management for an additional three years; and
Whereas, T2 Systems is the sole provider of support and maintenance services for T2 software
and hardware, making this a sole source purchase; and
Whereas, City staff has negotiated a new support and maintenance agreement with T2; and
Whereas, the initial term of the contract is three years, with an option to renew for two additional
three-year terms upon agreement of the City and T2; and
Whereas, the annual price of T2's support and maintenance is approximately $132,000, for a
three-year cost of $396,000, and therefore the cumulative cost of the contract exceeds the City
Manager's spending authority of $150,000, requiring City Council approval; and
Whereas, in future renewals, the City expects to spend a similar amount on this purchase; and
Whereas, funds for this purchase are available in the Other Operating Services line item,
71810141-445230, 71810142-445230, 71810143-445230, 71810245-445230, and 71810120-
445230, and in the Other Professional Services line item, 71810143-432080 in the operating
budget for Transportation and Resource Management Department; and
Whereas, approval of this procurement is in the public interest.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The proposed procurement as described is approved.
2. The City Manager is authorized to take steps necessary to execute future renewals, with the
approval of the City Attorney.
Passed and approved this 21st day of November 20 17
Maor
Attest-.,fe
City Clerk
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
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Resolution No. 17-344
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by Botchway the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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Thomas
Throgmorton
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T2 SYSTEMS, INC.
PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AGREEMENT
THIS PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AGREEMENT Is entered into as
of November 21st , 2017 ("Effective Date") and contains the agreement
between City of Iowa City ("Subscriber") and T2 SYSTEMS, INC. (72" or
'72 Systems") for parking management system hardware, software, and
services. Product details are contained in Quote ID #00007906.D dated
November 15, 2017 executed by the Parties, and any additional Quotes
executed by the parties. Certain terms are defined in Article 13.
This agreement establishes the City's overall contractual framework
and the applicable terms and conditions.
Article 1. SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION
Section 1.1 Software Subscription. T2 grants to Subscriber a non-
exclusive right to use: the Software for its Authorized Concurrent Users, or
as set out on the Quote, if applicable. T2 grants the Subscription(s) for the
Authorized Purposes and no other purposes. At no time may the number of
user accounts for the Software exceed the number of Authorized Concurrent
Users. T2 has the right to monitor number of Concurrent Users. Subscriber
may increase the number of Authorized Concurrent Users by execution of
an amendment to this agreement.
Section 1.2 Term. The Subscriptions granted in this Article 1 and
Article 4 are for the term specified in Section 7.1.
that: Section 1.3 Warranty of Functionality. T2 warrants to Subscriber
For a period of ninety (90) days after installation of T2 Software, at
the Subscriber's premise or on the Hosted System, whichever the case may
be, the Software will provide at least the functionality contained in the then -
current product literature as posted on T2's corporate website, and will
perform without errors which would significantly affect its ability to provide
that functionality. This warranty is contingent upon Subscriber advising T2
of any failure of the Software to perform within ninety (90) days after the
Installation Date. The notice to T2 shall specifically identify the error or
errors. T2's services in connection with the correction of the errors shall be
provided without charge to Subscriber. T2 does not warrant that the
operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Further, T2 does
not warrant that the Software will operate on any particular configuration of
software, operating system or computer system.
Section 1.4 No Other Warranties. The warranties made by T2 in 0
with regard to both the T2 Software are in lieu of all other representations or
warranties, express or implied, including without limitation any implied
warranties of design, merchantability, or fitness for any specific or general
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purpose and those arising by statute or by law, or from a course of dealing,
or usage of trade, all of which are disclaimed.
Section 1.5 Installation. Except as provided in Section 3.2, T2 shall
install the Software and confirm that the Software is working properly. Once
the Software is installed, the Subscriber shall verify that the installation is
complete and the Software is working properly.
Article 2. HARDWARE
Section 2.1 Applicability. The provisions of this Article 2 apply only
if Quote states that T2 or an authorized T2 Systems distributor will sell
hardware (the "Hardware") and related software. In addition, the provisions
of Article 2 only apply to Hardware purchased through T2 or an authorized
T2 Systems distributor. Any Hardware purchased from sources outside of
T2 will be the sole responsibility of the Subscriber. T2 will not be responsible
for the failure of the software to perform to the extent that such failure to
perform is due to the failure of a third -party function, such as Internet
availability required for the connection between the Hardware and Flex or
the wireless network availability required for the T2 Software to be able to
send and receive data. In no event shall T2 be liable for the failure of the
software to perform 9 such failure arises due to the combination of the
software with third party hardware or software. T2 shall not cover repair,
labor or replacement of parts that are by nature expendable.
Section 2.2 Handheld Hardware Warranty. T2 warrants to the
Subscriber that the Handheld Hardware will be free from defects in
workmanship and materials, under normal use, for one-year (365) days from
the date the Hardware is delivered.
Section 2.3 Access Revenue Control Hardware Warranty. T2
Systems warrants that all hardware sold will be free from any defects in
material and workmanship for the warranty periods described below under
normal operating conditions when installed in accordance with the T2
Systems installation instructions, normal wear and tear excepted.
The warranty periods for the following products are:
(i) Vehicle Gates: 2 years or 1 million cycles. (Whichever
comes first)
(ii) Revenue equipment (including firmware): 1 year
(iii) Loop Detectors:1 year
The warranty period shall start from the date of acceptance of the
product by certified installation personnel. No distributor shall have the
authority to bind T2 Systems to any warranty beyond that extended therein.
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Section 2.4 Exclusive Remedy. Should a Hardware Error occur
during the warranty period and you notify T2, Subscriber's sole and
exclusive remedy shall be, at T2's sole option and expense, to repair or
replace the Hardware parts which have been found to be defective. At T2's
sole discretion, parts may be repaired as opposed to being replaced. T2
may replace parts with others of like kind and quality. T2 will provide service
at any T2 service center or at such other location as may be designated by
T2. Subscriber agrees to follow the Return Materials Authorization Process
as set forth in Section 2.8.
Section 2.5 Hardware Repair Limitations. T2's liability for
Hardware repairs under this Agreement shall be limited to the actual cash
value of the Hardware in operating condition at the time of the claim. Except
as otherwise expressly agreed by T2, nothing herein shall obligate T2 to
repair or replace aesthetic or structural items including, but not limited to,
damage to the case or screen from dropping, warping of any kind to housing,
case or frame of the Hardware. Subscriber agrees that it is responsible for
repair costs associated with worn out or damaged touch screens or LCD
modules. This Agreement only applies to the operation of the Hardware
under the conditions for which it was designed, and does not cover damage
resulting from external causes such as, but not limited to, damage resulting
from a collision with any object or from fire, flooding, sand, dirt, windstorm,
hail, earthquake, act of God, damage from exposure to weather conditions
not anticipated or contemplated by the manufacturer's specifications,
battery leakage, theft, misuse, abuse, damage from failure of, or improper
use of, any electrical sources or connection to other products not
recommended for interconnection by the Hardware manufacturer.
Subscriber shall perform all preventative maintenance recommended by the
Hardware manufacturer to maintain the Hardware in operating condition and
Subscriber agrees that any loss or damage resulting from the failure to
provide the Hardware manufacturer's recommended maintenance is not
covered by this Agreement.
Section 2.6 Obsolete Hardware. While it is T2's intention to
support Hardware for as long as is technically and financially feasible, T2
reserves the right to discontinue maintenance and support of obsolete
Hardware six months after providing written notice to Subscriber. After that
time, T2 will offer repair services on the then -current standard rates for time
and materials for the obsolete Hardware so long as parts and labor are
reasonably available.
Section 2.7 Engineering Modifications. All products of T2
Systems are subject to design and/or appearance modifications which are
production standards at the time of shipment. T2 Systems may, but shall not
be required, to, modify, or update products shipped prior to a current
production standard.
Section 2.8 Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Process.
In the event that Subscriber experiences a malfunction with respect to the
Hardware, Subscriber shall call T2 technical support in order to determine
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the cause of the malfunction. If T2 technical support determines that the
Hardware does require service, the technician will instruct Subscriber as to
the proper return procedure. A Return Material Authorization Number
(RMA) must be obtained before product is returned. Subscriber shall return
the damaged Hardware, together with a description of the malfunction, to
T2 or other service location as directed by the T2 technician. Subscriber
shall remove the Flash ROM or RAM cards prior to shipping the Handheld
Hardware to the appropriate T2 service center. Subscriber is responsible for
all freight and insurance charges inbound to the service center. T2 is
responsible for all freight and insurance charges outbound from the service
center.
Section 2.9 Restocking Fee for Returned Hardware. The
Subscriber may return handheld and T2 Point of Sale hardware within 30
days of delivery if the goods are in an unsoiled, undamaged, new, and re-
saleable condition. The Subscriber may cancel access and revenue control
hardware within three (3) weeks of T2 receiving a purchase order. T2
charges a minimum of 25% restocking fee on all equipment that is returned
unless the delivered goods were damaged or found malfunctioning upon
arrival by purchaser. The credit will be issued only after the equipment is
inspected and determined by an Employee of T2 to be in unsoiled,
undamaged, new and re -saleable condition.,
ondition. The Subscriber will pay for all
freight charges to T2's plant unless the delivered goods were damaged or
found malfunctioning upon arrival, in which case the seller shall pay all
return freight charges.
2.10 Limitation of Liability. THE WARRANTIES AND
REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS Article 2 ARE EXCLUSIVE AND
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, TERMS OR
CONDITIONS, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, CORRESPONDENCE
WITH DESCRIPTION, SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND NON -
INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED
BY T2. T2 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA,
LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR OTHER
FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE SALE OR USE OF THE HARDWARE, WHETHER BASED IN
CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT
PRODUCT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY, EVEN IF T2 HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND
EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY SPECIFIED IN THIS
SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT IS DEEMED TO HAVE FAILED OF
ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. T2'S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE
LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT, REPAIR, OR REFUND OF THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT T2'S OPTION. Neither party shall be
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liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary
damages arising from performance of this Agreement.
Article 3. HOSTING SERVICES
Section 3.1 Applicability. The provisions of this Article 3 apply
only if Quote states that T2 will provide hosting services ("Hosting
Services").
Section 3.2 Software Installation. T2 shall install the Software
on the Hosting System.
Section 3.3 Access. In consideration of the payment of the
Hosting Fee, T2 will provide Subscriber access to the Software via the
Hosting Services and Hosting System. Subscriber may access the Hosting
System using Subscriber's remote access equipment. T2 shall undertake
commercially reasonable efforts to provide Subscriber with consistent
service in a shared hardware environment (i) insulated from changes in the
Internet, and (ii) sufficient to access the Software on T2 Application Server
through the Internet twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per
week, except for routine maintenance performed pursuant to notice to
Subscriber. T2 shall monitor T2's Application Server and undertake
commercially reasonable efforts to restore promptly all failures of service at
no additional charge to Subscriber. Subscriber shall be solely responsible
for (i) providing Internet devices and supported browsers, and (ii) Internet
connections, at Subscriber's sole cost and expense.
Section 3.4 Hours of Operation. Generally, connectivity will be
available seven (7) days per week, twenty-four (24) hours per day.
Subscriber's access is subject to outages for scheduled maintenance
activities and outages attributable to failure of the Subscriber's
telecommunications provider to provide an Internet connection. Whenever
practical, scheduled maintenance activities will be performed [outside] the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m ET. Notice of scheduled maintenance shall
be provided to Subscriber via email.
Section 3.5 Maintenance and Updates. T2 shall provide
maintenance for the Hosting System, including updates and patches and
shall install any updates or enhancements for the Software that are released
by T2 to its Subscribers. T2 will notify Subscriber when the updated version
is available.
Section 3.6 Improvements. In order to maintain the quality of the
Hosting Services provided by T2 hereunder, T2 reserves the right to change
the hours of operation and other facilities and procedures relating to access
and use of its Hosting Services. T2 will provide Subscriber with ten (10)
days' notice prior to any planned improvements that may materially affect
the Hosting Services.
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Section 3.7 Passwords and Security. Subscriber will control
the issuance of passwords and user IDs for the use of the Software by
Subscriber's Authorized Concurrent Users. Subscriber shall be responsible
for the confidentiality of all those passwords. Subscriber acknowledges that
it will be responsible for all liabilities incurred through use of any password
assigned to Subscriber, and that any transactions under Subscriber's
password will be deemed to have been performed by Subscriber.
Section 3.8 Ownership of Data. Subscriber shall maintain
ownership of any Subscriber Data provided to T2 or input to the Software
pursuant to this Agreement. T2 shall not supplement, modify or alter any
Subscriber Data except as directed or requested by Subscriber (other than
technical modifications necessary to upload/format the Subscriber Data to
the Web Site).
Section 3.9 Limitation of Liability. T2 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR
PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF INFORMATION
OR DATA, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR OTHER
FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE OR USE OF THE SOFTWARE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY OR
ANY OTHER THEORY, EVEN IF T2 HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND EVEN IF ANY LIMITED
REMEDY SPECIFIED IN THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT IS
DEEMED TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. T2'S ENTIRE
LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT, REPAIR, OR
REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SUBSCRIPTION FEE PAID, AT
T2'S OPTION. Neither party shall be liable for any indirect, incidental,
consequential, special or exemplary damages arising from performance of
this Agreement.
Section 3.10 Warranties. EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE
SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THE QUOTE, T2 MAKES NO
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE HOSTING
SERVICES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Section 3.11 Performance. ALTHOUGH T2 WILL TAKE
REASONABLE STEPS TO PROVIDE ERROR -FREE AND CONTINUOUS
HOSTING SERVICES, T2 DOES NOT REPRESENT, WARRANT OR
GUARANTEE THAT THE HOSTING SERVICES WILL BE
UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR -FREE. AS A RESULT, THE HOSTING
SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND.
Ar[ICIe 4. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
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Section 4.1 Applicability. The provisions of this Article 4 apply
only if the Quote states that T2 will provide web site development services
or other custom development services (collectively, the "Professional
Services").
Section 4.2 Web Site. T2 shall provide a Web Site for Subscriber.
T2 and Subscriber contemplate that the Web Site will be enhanced over
time and unless T2 is providing Hosting Services, the Web Site will be
hosted by Subscriber.
Section 4.3 License. Subject to payment by Subscriber of any
Web Site Fee which is due, T2 grants to Subscriber a non-exclusive right to
use the Web Site prototype and any additional enhancements or
customization in connection with the use of the Software under the same
Terms and Conditions.
Section 4.4 Web Site Development. If the Subscriber
determines that the Web Site requires additional enhancements or
customization, T2 shall provide development services relating to the Web
Site. T2's services in assisting Subscriber in this regard shall be provided
on a Time and Materials Basis.
Article 5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Section 5.1 Technical Support Services. T2 offers the
Subscriber technical support as described in Section 13.9.
Section 5.2 Technical Support Hours. T2 offers Technical
Support from 8:00 a.m. EST to 8:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday
excluding holidays. The Target Response Time is two (2) hours.
Section 5.3 Updates and Enhancements. To the extent that T2
releases an updated or enhanced version of the Software during the
Subscription Term, T2 will make the updated version available for download
by Subscriber at no additional charge. Subscriber shall be permitted to use
the updates and enhancements to the extent provided in Article 1.
Section 5.4 Technical Support Exclusions. T2 will not be
responsible for failure to correct a problem to the extent that T2 is unable to
replicate the problem, or if the problem is caused by: (i) misuse of the
Software, (ii) failure by Subscriber to utilize compatible computer and
networking hardware and software, (iii) interaction with software or firmware
not provided by T2, (iv) any change in applicable operating system software,
or(v) the failure of Subscriber to install updates to the Software provided by
T2. A Subscriber who is not current with their account will not be eligible for
technical support. In any such event, T2 will advise Subscriber and, upon
request, will provide such assistance as Subscriber may reasonably request
with respect to such problem at T2's then -current standard rates for time
and materials.
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Section 5.5 Cooperation. Subscriber acknowledges (i) that
certain services or obligations of T2 hereunder may be dependent on
Subscriber providing certain data, information, assistance, or access to
Subscriber's systems, (collectively, "Cooperation"), and (ii) that
Cooperation may be essential to the performance of such services by T2.
The parties agree that any delay or failure by T2 to provide services
hereunder which is caused by Subscriber's failure to provide timely
Cooperation reasonably requested by T2 shall not be deemed to be a
breach of T2's performance obligations under this Agreement.
Section 5.6 Supported Versions of Flex. T2 requires all T2
Flex instances hosted by the Subscriber or hosted by T2 on behalf of
Subscriber for either production or for testing to be the current or next most
recently released T2 Flex application software version. T2 reserves the right
to upgrade any T2 hosted T2 Flex instance with 24 hour notice to the
Subscriber. Notice may be provided via email or phone.
Article 6. PAYMENT
Section 6.1 Fees. The Subscription Fee, Web
Development/eBusiness, Hosting Services Fee, Professional Services Fee,
Hardware Fee and any additional agreed upon fees (collectively, the "Fees")
shall be payable according only after approval and final acceptance by the
City. Partial periods shall be prorated.
6.1.1 Payment Payment may be made only after inspection
and acceptance by the using department and, when required, approval by
the City Council. No partial payments shall be made unless otherwise
authorized by the City, or unless commodities were constructed, erected,
installed or tested on site, in which case payment shall be made on the basis
of a percentage of the value of all work performed less any previous
payments. Payment of balances shall be made only after approval and final
acceptance by the City.
6.1.2 Withholding Payment. Consideration for withholding
payment shall include faulty materials, equipment, or workmanship, back
orders, and liens that have been filed, or evidence indicating a possible filing
of claims. In all cases, regulations and limitations imposed by the Federal
Government and State of Iowa shall prevail.
6.1.3. Invoices.
Following acceptance, payment shall be made within thirty (30) calendar
days from receipt of proper invoice. Invoice shall include project number,
purchase order number, department name, dollar amount, and any other
pertinent information. Submit invoice to:
Attn: Purchasing
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City of Iowa City
City Hall - 410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Or emailed to june-nasby@iowa-city.org
Section 6.2 Change in Fees. T2 will increase the Fees by five (5)
percent per year, provided T2 notifies Subscriber in writing at least sixty (60)
days prior to a renewal period. If T2 fails to provide a sixty (60) day notice,
then the increase in fees will not become effective until the beginning of the
first month following the sixty (60) day period after T2 notified Subscriber of
the increase.
Section 6.3 Certain Taxes. The City of Iowa City is exempt from
all Federal, State of Iowa and other states' taxes on the purchase of
commodities and services used by the City of Iowa City within the State of
Iowa. The Purchasing Division shall provide tax exemption certification to
out of state suppliers as required. Out of state taxes imposed on purchases
of commodities and/or services which are used within another state are
applicable and subject to payment.
Contractors and subcontractors shall pay all legally required sales,
consumer and use taxes on all commodities and/or services purchased or
rented to complete their contract.
Section 6.4 Failure to Make Payment. If Subscriber fails to
make any payments within thirty (30) days after the amount is due pursuant
to this Agreement, then the amount, without the necessity of any notice or
action by T2 shall become due and payable together with interest thereon
from the date of nonpayment at twelve percent (12%) per annum [or the
highest rate permitted by law if less than twelve percent (12%)] and with
reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs of collection. The non-exclusive
subscription granted ,pursuant to Article 1 of this Agreement may be
terminated by T2 with thirty (30) days prior written notice in the event
Subscriber fails to make any payments when due under this Agreement.
Section 6.5 Payment by Automated Clearing House. If
applicable, Subscriber agrees that the Subscription Fee and Web Site Fee
(if applicable) shall be paid by Automated Clearing House debit. If
Subscriber is unable to execute an ACH Authorization Agreement,
Subscriber shall make payment to T2 by check, credit card or debit card in
the amount payable hereunder. Furthermore, Subscriber agrees to submit
such payment to T2 so that payment is received by T2 on or before the
Subscription Fee due date.
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Payment Options
Annual Subscription paid in advance
2. Monthly Subscription paid in advance. Monthly
payments are subject to a 3% processing fee.
3. ACH (see above)
Section 6.6 Late Charges. If Subscriber does not make timely
payment of the Subscription Fee to T2 of any amount payable hereunder,
in addition to the remedies available to T2 at law or equity, T2 may collect
interest on the sum then owing at the rate of 12% per month from the due
date until payment by Subscriber; provided, however, that in no event shall
the aggregate interest charges exceed the maximum rate of interest which
could be charged under applicable law and T2 may suspend services until
all amounts due are collected. If payment is not received within thirty (30)
consecutive days, T2 has the right to suspend services provided hereunder.
Artide7. TERM AND TERMINATION
Section 7.1 Term. The term of this agreement shall be August 1,
2017 through July 31, 2020. The City may elect to renew this agreement for
two (2) additional three (3) year terms upon expiration of the initial term.
Renewal of the agreement after the initial term is as the discretion of the
City.
Section 7.2 Termination. Subscriber may terminate the
Subscriptions granted in this Agreement, any support under Article 5, any
Professional Services, and any Hosting Services by notice of non -renewal
given in accordance with Section 7.1 or by notice given in accordance with
the provisions of Article 11. T2 may terminate the Subscriptions granted in
the Agreement and any support under Article 5 by notice of non -renewal
given in accordance with Section 7.1, by termination as provided in Section
6.4 or upon fifteen (15) days prior written notice in the event Subscriber uses
the Software in a manner not permitted under the Agreement. Nothing in
this agreement or any other agreement between the parties shall prohibit T2
from contracting with, or providing goods (including software) or services to,
any other party to service the same end users contemplated by this
agreement.
Section 7.3 Return of Materials. Upon termination of the
Subscription of the Software or Handheld Software for any reason,
Subscriber shall destroy all copies of the Software or Handheld Software
and any other materials received from T2 and fumish T2 a written statement
certifying that through Subscriber's best efforts, and to the best of
Subscriber's knowledge, all copies of the Software or the Handheld
Software, including all copies of Client Components, and any other materials
received from T2, have been destroyed.
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Section 7.4 Return of Subscriber Data. Upon termination of the
Subscription of the Software, T2 shall, at Subscriber's request, return
Subscriber's data in an Oracle standard database export format. To
accommodate special requests to receive data in any other format,
Subscriber will be responsible for additional time and materials required to
accommodate this request. All special requests will be scoped by T2 and
then an initial estimate provided to the Subscriber.
7.5 Outstanding and Future Payment Obligations. All
payment obligations between the parties that are outstanding as of
the effective date of termination, or which accrue hereunder prior to
the effective date of termination or which accrue for services that are
completed after the effective date of termination shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
Article 8. SUBSCRIBER DATA
Section 8.1 Confidential Treatment. All Subscriber Data which
is submitted by Subscriber to T2 pursuant to this Agreement will be
safeguarded by T2 to the same extent that T2 safeguards data relating to
its own business; provided, however, if Subscriber Data is publicly available,
is already in T2's possession from a source other than Subscriber or
otherwise known to it, or was rightfully obtained by T2 from third parties, T2
shall bear no responsibility for its disclosure, inadvertent or otherwise. Upon
reasonable notice, Subscriber may inspect T2's facilities during regular T2
business hours to assure Subscriber of T2's compliance with this obligation.
Section 8.2 Obligation of Subscriber to Protect. The
Software creates and stores databases of personal information of end-users
and data relating to Subscriber on the computer system on which the
Software is installed. Subscriber agrees to take all steps which it deems are
appropriate to provide adequate security for that information.
Article 9. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF THE SOFTWARE
Section 9.1 No Distribution. Subscriber may not distribute or
sublicense the Software to any person.
Section 9.2 No Sublicense; Persons Authorized to Use.
Subscriber may not resell accounts or sublicense persons to use the
Software other than Authorized Concurrent Users.
Section 9.3 No Reverse Engineering. Subscriber agrees that it
will not create or attempt to create or permit others to create or attempt to
create, by reverse engineering or otherwise, the source programs for the
Software or any part thereof from the object program or from other
information made available under the Agreement (whether oral, written,
tangible or intangible).
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Section 9.4 Limited Copies. Subscriber is authorized to make
copies of the Software, to the extent copies are reasonably required for
back-up and archival purposes or for internal business operations.
Subscriber agrees that while the Agreement is in effect, or while it has
custody or possession of any property of T2, Subscriber will not copy or
duplicate, or permit anyone else to copy or duplicate, any physical,
magnetic, electronic or other version of the Software, beyond the number of
authorized Production Copies subscribed pursuant to this Agreement, and
Client Components which are installed on Authorized Concurrent Users'
devices. Subscriber may modify the documentation as necessary for its
internal purposes, but shall not alter or remove any proprietary notice in the
documentation, including but not limited to T2's name, logo and copyright
notice.
Section 9.5 Export. Subscriber shall not permit any copy (in any
medium) of all or any portion of the Software to be transmitted to or located
outside of the United States except with T2's prior written consent and
compliance by Subscriber with any applicable export or import
requirements.
Section 9.6 Passwords. Subscriber shall not: (i) transmit or share
identification and/or password codes to persons other than the Authorized
Concurrent Users for whom such codes were generated; (ii) permit
Authorized Concurrent Users to share identification and/or password codes
with others; or (iii) permit the identification and/or password codes to be
cached in proxy servers and accessed by individuals who are not Authorized
Concurrent Users.
Arlide 10. PROPRIETARY PROTECTION
Section 10.1 T2 Confidential Information. Subscriber and
Subscriber's subsidiaries recognize that the source code for the Software,
and all specifications, techniques, manuals (other than end-user materials),
system documentation and other materials relating to the operation of the
Software which are disclosed or made available to Subscriber by T2
pursuant to this Agreement (collectively, '72 Proprietary Material") are
confidential, proprietary and trade secret and are protected by law. The
Agreement does not give Subscriber the right to have access to any source
code for the Software.
Section 10.2 Other Proprietary Information. T2 and
Subscriber each may provide the other information which it treats as
confidential or proprietary and which either (a) it has marked "Confidential"
or "Proprietary," or (b) a reasonable person in the circumstances would
understand to be confidential or proprietary ("Proprietary Material"). The
receiving party agrees: (a) not to use Proprietary Material it receives from
the disclosing party for any purpose other than performing its obligations
and exercising its rights under this Agreement; (b) to exercise at least the
same care to maintain the confidentiality of the Proprietary Material as it
does its own confidential information of the same type; and (c) not to
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disclose the Proprietary Material to any third party, except that it may
disclose Proprietary Material (i) on a confidential basis to its affiliates and its
and its affiliates' attorneys, accountants, consultants, lenders, potential
lenders and financial, tax, technical and other advisors who agree to keep it
confidential, (ii) when required to comply with applicable laws or
governmental regulations, (iii) in response to a subpoena or other legal
process provided that, if permitted by law, it first notifies the disclosing party
and, to the extent possible, gives the disclosing party a reasonable
opportunity to challenge the disclosure and (iv) on tax returns or in
connection with any examination or audit thereof. "Proprietary Material"
shall not include information received from a party which: (i) is in the other
party's possession without actual or constructive knowledge of an obligation
of confidentiality with respect thereto, prior to disclosure by the party; (ii) is
or subsequently becomes part of a public domain through no fault of the
other party; (iii) is disclosed to the other party by a third party having no
obligation of confidentiality with respect thereto, and provided the other party
did not have actual or constructive knowledge that such information was
wrongfully disclosed by such third parties; or (iv) is independently developed
by the other party.
Section 10.3 Reproduction of Marks. Subscriber agrees that
any copies made of the Software, Handheld Software, any other T2
Proprietary Material and any other material obtained from T2 shall preserve
unaltered patent, trademark, copyright, proprietary or confidentiality notices
contained therein.
Section 10.4 Patent and Copyright Indemnity. T2 warrants
that the Software and any materials developed by T2 and provided by T2 to
Subscriber will not infringe on any United States copyright or patent. Should
any legal action be made against Subscriber based on infringement of a
United States copyright or patent as a result of the Software or the
Professional Services, Subscriber shall promptly notify T2 and T2 shall
defend the action at its expense. T2's liability in that event will be limited to
defending the action and payment of any resulting court costs and damages
finally awarded against Subscriber in the action. T2's obligations pursuant
to this Section 10.4 shall not apply to any infringement caused by or resulting
from Subscriber modifications or attempted modifications to any relevant
system, or from Subscriber's failure to implement changes or updates
furnished by T2 to Subscriber during the term of this Agreement.
Article 11. CORRECTION OF ERRORS
Section 11.1 Correction of Functionality of the Software.
The liability of T2 for the functionality of the Software is limited, except as
provided below in this Section, to the warranty provided in 0. If, thirty (30)
days after the giving of the required notice described in 0, the Software fails
to so conform, and the failure to conform is occasioned by T2's error and
not operator error, faulty data or hardware failures, then, Subscriber may, at
its election at any time thereafter while the failure remains uncured, send T2
a written notice that: (i) T2 has continued to fail to correct the failure; and (ii)
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Subscriber has elected to terminate the subscription of the Software. Upon
the continuance of that failure for a period of thirty (30) days after such
written notice of the continuance of such failure to correct and Subscriber's
election to terminate has been given to T2 by the Subscriber ("cure period"),.
Subscriber may, and its exclusive remedy shall be to, terminate the
subscription granted pursuant to the Agreement within sixty (60) days after
the expiration of the cure period by the destruction of the materials described
in Section 7.3, and have returned to it, (to the extent the amounts have not
been previously refunded) the Subscription Fee, under Section 6.1 of this
Agreement theretofore paid to T2 for the initial Subscription Term. If
Subscriber fails to return the materials within thirty (30) days after the
expiration of the cure period, Subscriber shall have waived its right to
terminate the subscription and to receive a refund of the Subscription Fee.
Section 11.2 Correction of Support Errors. T2's liability under
Article 5 is limited as provided in this Section 11.2. T2 commits to use
commercially reasonable efforts repair "minor" bugs, which are errors that
support a "work around" solution (a "Minor Error"), in the next production
release of the Software, which would typically occur in ninety (90) days or
less. New production releases (beta releases) are heavily tested by T2's
technical staff and, typically, by beta site Subscribers, meaning that "critical"
bugs, which are errors that would stop a Subscriber from processing (a
"Critical Error" and together with a Minor Error, an "Error") rarely make it
into a production release. Nevertheless, if a Critical Error makes it into a
production release, T2 commits to use commercially reasonable efforts to
distribute a software patch within forty-eight (48) hours of T2's receipt of
notice of the Critical Error. If an Error continues for a period of sixty (60)
days after that detailed written notice has been given to T2 by Subscriber
("cure period"), Subscriber may, and its exclusive remedy shall be to
terminate the subscription of the Software by certifying destruction of the
Software and other materials in the manner provided in Section 7.3 within
thirty (30) days after the expiration of the cure period and, upon such
certification, have returned to it the prorated consideration representing
Subscriber's payment of the Subscription Fee for the days remaining in the
then current Subscription Term computed from the date of T2's receipt of
the termination notice.
Section 11.3 Correction of Hardware Errors. T2's liability
under Article 2 is limited as provided in this Section 11.3. If after giving T2
notice of the Hardware Error, T2 fails to repair or replace the faulty
Hardware, then, Subscriber may, at its election at any time thereafter while
the Hardware Error remains uncured, send T2 written notice that (i) T2 has
continued to fail to correct the Hardware Error and (ii) Subscriber has
elected to terminate the Hardware Support services. If the Hardware Error
continues for a period sixty days (60) after that detailed written notice has
been given to T2 by Subscriber ("cure period"), Subscriber may, and its
exclusive remedy shall be to request that T2 return the Hardware and have
returned to it the prorated consideration representing Subscriber's payment
for the Hardware repair and support.
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Section 11.4 Correction of Professional Services Errors.
Subscriber shall notify T2 within thirty (30) days' time after T2 advises
Subscriber of its completion of the work in question when the Professional
Services do not execute in accordance with the Subscriber's specifications.
The notification shall include the detailed variances and the information
necessary for T2 to verify the variances. T2, upon actual receipt of the
notification and verification of the detailed variances, shall modify the work
so that it shall conform to the Subscriber specifications. The passage of the
thirty (30) day period after T2 advises the Subscriber that the work is
completed without the notification described herein shall constitute final
satisfaction of the express warranty and the warranty period described
above.
Article 12. REMEDIES
Section 12.1 No Other Liability. Neither party shall be liable for
any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages
arising from performance of this Agreement.
Article 13. DEFINED TERMS
Section 13.1 Agreement. The "Agreement" between T2 and
Subscriber consists of this Parking Management System Agreement, Quote
#00007906.B, and any additional Quotes or Amendments executed by
the parties in writing.
Section 13.2 Authorized Hosting Provider. An "Authorized
Hosting Provider" means T2 or its subcontractors.
Section 13.3 Authorized Purposes. Subscriber's "Authorized
Purposes" are the use of the Software for the Subscriber's internal parking
business operations.
Section 13.4 Authorized Concurrent Users. The number of
"Authorized Concurrent Users" is set forth in the Quote. Subscriber may
increase the number of Authorized Concurrent Users by agreeing to an
Amendment to this Contract.
Section 13.5 Client Components. The "Client Components" are
components of the Software, which T2 makes available for downloading by
Authorized Concurrent Users onto a personal computer or other personal
electronic storage device solely for Authorized Purposes.
Section 13.6 Cooperation. "Cooperation" is defined in Section
5.5.
Section 13.7 Critical Error. A "Critical Error" is defined in Section
11.2.
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Section 13.8 Effective Date. The "Effective Date" is the date of
this Agreement.
Section 13.9 Technical Support. 'Technical Support" includes:
Section 13.10 Professional Services. "Professional Services"
shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1..
Section 13.11 Hardware Error. "Hardware Error" shall mean a
defect in the Hardware that prevents Subscriber and its Authorized
Concurrent Users from accessing the Software through the Hardware.
Section 13.12 Hardware Fee. "Hardware Fee" shall mean the fee
set forth in the Quote for the initial term of. The Hardware Fee is subject to
change as provided in Section 6.2.
Section 13.13 Hosting Error. "Hosting Error" shall mean a defect
in the Hosting System that prevents Subscriber and its Authorized
Concurrent Users from accessing the Software through the Hosting
Services.
Section 13.14 Hosting Services Fee. "Hosting Services Fee"
shall mean the fee set forth in the Quote for the initial term of the Hosting
Services. The Hosting Fee is subject to change as provided in Section 6.2.
Section 13.15 Hosting Services. "Hosting Services" shall mean
that T2 will install, operate, and maintain the Software on T2's Application
Server, and provide to Subscriber access to T2's Application Server
Sufficient for Subscriber to exercise its subscription rights granted herein
and for the Authorized Concurrent Users to communicate with, access and
use the Software by way of the Internet.
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T2 Hosted
Service
Customers
Assistance with upgrading T2
Flex Software
Included
Assistance with upgrades to
Oracle database releases
Included
Assistance with installation of
Oracle patches
Included
Access to Crystal Reports
library of 400+/- reports
Included
Authorized Concurrent Users
may participate in on-line T2
Systems training on Software
upgrades
Included
Database rebuilds or repairs
Included
Section 13.10 Professional Services. "Professional Services"
shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1..
Section 13.11 Hardware Error. "Hardware Error" shall mean a
defect in the Hardware that prevents Subscriber and its Authorized
Concurrent Users from accessing the Software through the Hardware.
Section 13.12 Hardware Fee. "Hardware Fee" shall mean the fee
set forth in the Quote for the initial term of. The Hardware Fee is subject to
change as provided in Section 6.2.
Section 13.13 Hosting Error. "Hosting Error" shall mean a defect
in the Hosting System that prevents Subscriber and its Authorized
Concurrent Users from accessing the Software through the Hosting
Services.
Section 13.14 Hosting Services Fee. "Hosting Services Fee"
shall mean the fee set forth in the Quote for the initial term of the Hosting
Services. The Hosting Fee is subject to change as provided in Section 6.2.
Section 13.15 Hosting Services. "Hosting Services" shall mean
that T2 will install, operate, and maintain the Software on T2's Application
Server, and provide to Subscriber access to T2's Application Server
Sufficient for Subscriber to exercise its subscription rights granted herein
and for the Authorized Concurrent Users to communicate with, access and
use the Software by way of the Internet.
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Section 13.16 Hosting System. "Hosting System" shall mean the
computer and network equipment owned and maintained by T2 or its
designated third party and the operating software licensed by T2 or its
designated third party.
Section 13.17 Installation Date. "Installation Date" shall mean
the date the Flex application goes into production mode.
Section 13.18 Minor Error. A "Minor Error" is defined in Section
11.2.
Section 13.19 Production Copy. A "Production Copy" is an
executable code copy of the Software which is used on a computer system
to process live data. Copies of all or a portion of the Software whether on
multiple computers or on a computer system will constitute a single
Production Copy so long as a single database is used by all of the copies of
the Software. The number of Production Copies authorized under this
Agreement is one, unless otherwise set forth in the Quote.
Section 13.20 Professional Services Fee. "Professional
Services Fee" shall mean the fee set forth in the Quote for the initial term of
the Professional Services. The Professional Fee is subject to change as
provided in Section 6.2.
Section 13.21 Proprietary Material. "Proprietary Material" shall
have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
Section 13.22 Remote Access Equipment. "Remote Access
Equipment" shall mean the equipment necessary for Subscriber to access
the services on the Internet. The Remote Access Equipment is to be
provided by Subscriber.
Section 13.23 Subscriber. The "Subscriber" is identified in this
agreement.
Section 13.24 Subscriber Data. "Subscriber Data" shall mean
the data provided to T2 by Subscriber and the Authorized Concurrent Users,
including data regarding Authorized Concurrent Users.
Section 13.25 Subscription Fee. The "Subscription Fee" for the
initial Subscription Term is set forth in the Quote. The Subscription Fee for
the terms after the initial Subscription Term may be changed as provided in
Section 6.2.
Section 13.26 Subscription Term. The "Subscription Term" is
specified in Section 7.1
Software. The "Software" is specified in the Quote and consists of
T2 Flex® and all related software components including but not limited to,
software as specified in the Quote.
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Section 13.27 Target Response Time. The 'Target Response
Time" is the time period during support hours in which T2 will strive to
communicate with the Subscriber acknowledging a support request by the
Subscriber.
Section 13.28 Quote. The Quote sets forth the specific products,
subscriptions, or services purchased and pricing for each, and shall
reference the Parking Management System Agreement.
Section 13.29 Standard Technical Support. "Standard
Technical Support" includes responses to questions of error by email or
telephone.
Section 13.30 T2 Proprietary Material. '72 Proprietary Material"
is defined in Section 10.1.
Section 13.31 Time and Materials Basis. 'Time and Materials
Basis" means an hourly basis at the rate specified in future Quotes, together
with reimbursement of expenses.
Section 13.32 Web Site. 'Web Site" means the Web Site
prototype provided by T2, and subsequently customized at Subscriber's
request.
Article 14. MISCELLANEOUS
Section 14.1 Escrow of Source Code. T2 entered into a source
code escrow agreement with Lincoln Parry Software, Inc. (the "Escrow
Agreement') providing for the deposit of the source code programs for the
executable version of the Software into an escrow account. The Escrow
Agreement further provides, subject to the terms and conditions for which
Subscriber agrees to be bound, that the escrow agent may release the
source code to Subscriber upon the occurrence of one of the release
event(s) specified therein. T2 will provide a copy of the Escrow Agreement
to the Subscriber upon request. The Escrow Agreement provides that the
Trustee shall deliver a copy of the source code to the Subscriber only if the
Subscriber has satisfied the procedures and conditions set forth in the
Escrow Agreement, including, the execution of the Non -Disclosure
Covenant attached thereto. Upon release of the source code, the Subscriber
is authorized to copy, modify, and create derivative works based on the
source code for the sole purpose of debugging and maintaining the
Software. The Subscriber shall remain entitled to keep a copy of the source
code so long as the Subscriber continues to pay the Subscription Fee under
this Agreement. Also, Subscriber shall pay to T2, within fifteen (15) days of
receipt of invoice, the annual administrative fee of Lincoln Parry Software,
Inc. Subscriber shall remain obligated to pay T2 the Subscription Fee
notwithstanding the release of the source code for the Software from the
escrow.
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Section 14.2 Notices. Any notices or other communications
required or permitted to be given or delivered under the Agreement shall be
in writing and shall be delivered to T2 at its address specified on its web site
or to Subscriber at its address specified in the Quote or to such other
address as either party may, from time to time, designate to the other in
writing. All notices to T2 shall be to the attention of the CEO of T2. Any
notice given shall be deemed to have been received on the date on which it
is delivered personally, by courier service or by facsimile or, if mailed, on
the third business day next following the mailing thereof.
Section 14.3 No Partnership. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
deemed to create a partnership, joint venture or agency relationship.
Section 14.4 Survival. The provisions of 0, Section 3.9, Section
3.10, Section 6.3, Section 6.4, Section 7.3, Section 7.4, 0, Article 8, Article
10, Article 11, Article 12, Section 14.4 and Section 14.6, and all obligations
of Subscriber to pay or reimburse T2 for any amounts arising under this
Agreement, shall survive any termination of either this Agreement or the
non-exclusive subscription granted hereunder.
Section 14.5 Publicity. Subscriber agrees that T2 may identify
Subscriber as a customer in the customer lists or other similar
communications. T2 agrees not to use Subscriber's name in any other
Public releases or in any case histories except with Subscriber's prior
consent which Subscriber agrees not to unreasonably withhold or delay.
Section 14.6 Governing Law. Regardless of the place of
execution, delivery, performance or any other aspect of this Agreement, this
Agreement and all of the rights of the parties under this Agreement shall be
governed by, construed under and enforced in accordance with the
substantive law of the United States of America and of the State of Iowa
without regard to conflict of laws principles.
Section 14.7 Severability. If any provision in the Agreement shall
be held to be in contravention of applicable law, the Agreement shall be
construed as if that provision were not a part thereof and in all other respects
the terms of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 14.8 No Waiver. No waiver of any covenant or condition
or the breach of any covenant or condition of the Agreement shall be
deemed to constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of the covenant or
condition nor justify or authorize a non -observance upon any occasion of
that covenant or condition or any other covenant or condition of the
Agreement.
Section 14.9 Entire Agreement. The Agreement (consisting of
this Parking Management System Agreement, Appendix A and the Quote)
constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with regard to
the Software, any Hosting Services, any Development Services, and any
support of the Software.
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Section 14.10 Additional Work. If Subscriber requires additional
work and/or integrations not included in this Agreement and attached Quote,
T2 and Subscriber shall negotiate the additional work, mutually agree on the
scope and compensation, and document the terms in an amendment to this
Agreement per the purchasing requirements of the Subscriber.
Section 14.11 Arbitration.
omitted.
Article 15. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. Insurance Requirements:
This Section intentionally
T2 Systems will be required to submit a current certificate of insurance before a
purchase order will be issued. The certificate of insurance shall include the
following items:
• The City of Iowa City will be named as additional insured
• Project bid number and project title as the description
• Insurance carriers will be rated as A or better by A.M. Best
2. Informal Project Specs: Class I (under $1 M)
Type of Coverage Each
Occurrence
Aggregate
a. Comprehensive General Liability
(1) Bodily Injury & Property Damage $500,000
$1,000,000
b. Automobile Liability Combined Single Limit
(1) Bodily Injury & Property Damage $500,000
c. Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by Chapter 85, Code of
Iowa
Indemnity:
T2 Systems shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Iowa City and
its officers, employees, and agents 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 T2 System's operations under this Contract, whether such operations be
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by himself or herself or by any Subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly
employed by either of them.
T2 Systems is not, and shall not be deemed to be, an agent or employee of the
City of Iowa City.
Responsibility for Damage Claims - It is specifically agreed between the parties
executing this contract that it is not intended by any of the provisions of any part of
the contract documents to create in the public or any member thereof a third party
beneficiary hereunder, or to authorize anyone not a party to this contract to
maintain a suit for personal injuries or property damage pursuant to the terms or
provisions of this contract. It is understood that no subcontractor is a third party
beneficiary to any contract between the Contracting Authority and the prime
contractor. Nothing in any special provision or any supplemental specification shall
be construed as eliminating or superseding the requirements of this section.
T2 Systems further agrees to:
a. Save the City its agents and employees harmless from liability of any nature
or kind for the use of any copyright or non -copyright composition, secret
process, patented or unpatented invention, article, apparatus or appliance
including any device or article forming a part of the apparatus or appliance
furnished or used in the performance of the contract of which T2 Systems is
not the patentee, assignee, licensee or owner.
b. Protect the City against latent defective material or workmanship and to repair
or replace any damages or marring occasioned in transit or delivery.
c. Furnish adequate Protection against damage to all work and to repair
damages of any kind, to the building or equipment, due to T2 System's own
work or to the work of other contractors, for which he/she or his/her workers
are responsible.
d. Obtain all Permits and licenses required by City, state, and federal
governments and pay all related fees. T2 Systems shall also comply with all
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the City, State of Iowa and the
Federal Government.
B. Chane in Laws:
In the event of a change in law that frustrates the goals of the City relative to this
contract, the City will be entitled to terminate the contract upon written notification to
the vendor without cost or penalty to the City.
C Contract Alterations.
The City reserves the right to make changes to the Goods/Services to be provided
which are within the Project. No assignment, alteration, change, or modification of the
terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and agreed to by both
the City and T2 Systems. T2 Systems shall not commence any additional work or
change the scope of the Goods/Service until authorized in writing by the City. T2
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Systems shall make no claim for additional compensation in the absence of a prior
written approval and amendment of this Agreement executed by both T2 Systems and
the City. This Agreement may only be amended, supplemented or modified by a
written document executed in the same manner as this Agreement by the Purchasing
Division.
D. Subletting of Contract
T2 Systems shall not assign, transfer, convey, sublet or otherwise dispose of his/her
contract or his/her right, title or interest therein, or his/her power to execute such
contract, to any other person, firm or corporation, without the prior written consent of
the City, but in no case, shall such consent relieve the Contractor from his/her
obligations, or change the terms of contract.
E. Availability of Funds:
A contract shall be deemed valid only to the extent of appropriations available to each
project. The City's extended obligation on these contracts which envision extended
funding through successive fiscal periods shall be contingent upon actual appropriation
for the following fiscal year.
F. Default
The contract may be cancelled or annulled by the City in whole or in part by written
notice of default to T2 Systems upon non-performance, violation of contract terms,
delivery failure, bankruptcy or insolvency, orthe making of an assignment for the benefit
of creditors. An award may then be made to next low bidder, or when time is of the
essence, similar commodities and/or service may be purchased on the open market. In
either event, T2 Systems (or his/her surety) shall be liable to the City for cost to the City
in excess of the defaulted contract price. Lack of knowledge by T2 Systems will in no
way be a cause for relief from responsibility.
G. Delivery Failures:
Failure of T2 Systems to provide commodities and/or service within the time specified,
unless extended in writing by the City, or failure to replace rejected commodities and/or
service when so directed by the City shall constitute delivery failure. When such failure
occurs, T2 shall have thirty (30) days cure period to rectify the delivery failure limited to
the repair or replacement of the commodities. Should T2 not be able to remedy the
delivery failure then the City's remedies are return the commodities and refund of
moneys paid or terminate the contract as per Section 7.3. The City reserves the right
to accept commodities and/or service delivered which do not meet specifications or are
substandard in quality, subject to an adjustment in price to be determined by the City.
H. Force Majeure:
T2 Systems shall not be liable in damages for delivery failure when such failure is the
result of fire, flood, strike, act of God, act of government, act of an alien enemy or any
other circumstances which, in the City's opinion, is beyond the control of the
Contractor. Under such circumstances, however, the City may at its discretion cancel
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the contract.
1. New Goods Fresh Stock.
All contracts, unless otherwise specified, shall produce new commodities, fresh stock,
latest model, design or pack.
J. Professional Workmanship:
Professional workmanship shall meet or exceed existing industry standards.
K. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Reguirements:
All commodities and/or service shall satisfactorily comply with applicable Occupational
Safety and Health Administration regulations in effect at the time commodities are
shipped and/or the service is performed. Safety Data Sheets are required in
accordance with applicable regulations.
L. Anti -Discrimination:
T2 Systems shall not discriminate against any person in employment or public
accommodation because of race, religion, color, creed, gender identity, sex, national
origin, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, marital status or age.
"Employment" shall include but not be limited to hiring, accepting, registering,
classifying, promoting, or referring to employment. 'Public accommodation" shall
include but not be limited to providing goods, services, facilities, privileges and
advantages to the public.
M. Delivery Provisions:
1. Cartage. All items shall be delivered free on board destination. Delivery costs
and charges must be included in the bid unless otherwise stated in the
specifications or Quote.
2. Responsibility for commodities and/or services.
T2 System shall be responsible for any commodities and/or service covered by
this contract until they are delivered at the designated point. Title to the
commodities shall remain with T2 until such commodities have been paid in full.T2
Systems shall bear all risk for rejected commodities and/or service after written
notice of rejection. Rejected commodities and/or service shall be removed and/or
replaced by and at the expense of T2 Systems promptly after written notification
of rejection, unless public health and safety require destruction or other disposal
of rejected delivery.
3. Insimctlons. Final inspection of commodities and/or service shall be conclusive
except as regards to latent defects, fraud, or such gross mistakes that amount to
fraud. Final inspection and acceptance or rejection of the commodities and/or
service shall be made within a reasonable time after delivery, or at the date when
the commodities are first used or otherwise placed in commercial operation.
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Failure to inspect and accept or reject commodities and/or service shall not impose
liability on the City if such commodities and/or service are not in accordance with
the specifications. All delivered commodities shall be accepted subject to
inspection and physical count.
4. Time of Delivery. T2 Systems shall guarantee delivery of supplies in accordance
with such delivery schedule as may be provided in the specifications and
proposals. If delivery schedules are not provided in the specifications section,
deliveries will be accepted between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays only.
No deliveries shall be accepted on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays, unless
otherwise authorized.
5. Packing Slips or Delivery Tickets. All shipments or deliveries shall be
accompanied by packing slips or delivery tickets and shall contain the following
information for each item delivered:
• Name and Address of Ordering Department/Division.
• Name of the Contractor.
• Commodity name.
• Supplier's stock number.
• Quantity ordered.
• Quantity and date shipped.
• Quantity back ordered.
T2 Systems' is cautioned that failure to comply with these conditions may be
considered sufficient reason for refusal to accept the commodities and/or for delay
in payment.
O. Discrepancies:
In the event that there are any discrepancies or differences between any conditions of
T2 Systems quote and this contract , this contract shall prevail. All costs associated
with this project must be included in the vendor's submitted quote. The total project
cost for complete repair must include all costs for required equipment, supplies,
shipping, labor, and travel needed for the full functionality and use of the equipment.
Any costs not specifically set forth in the Quote will be the responsibility of the T2
Systems, and will be deemed included in the fees and charges bid herein.
P. Choice o/ Law and Forum:
The laws of the State of Iowa shall govern and determine all matters arising out of or
in connection with this proposal, including but not limited to any resulting Contract,
without regard to the conflict of law provisions of Iowa law. Any and all litigation
commenced in connection with this proposal shall be brought and maintained solely
in Johnson County District Court for the State of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, or in the United
States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, Davenport Division, Davenport,
Iowa, wherever jurisdiction is appropriate. This provision shall not be construed as
waiving any immunity to suit or liability in State or Federal court, which may be
available to the Agency or the State of Iowa.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed as of the Effective Date.
T2 Systems, Inc.
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City of Iowa City
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EXHIBIT A: PCI AND PA DSS COMPLIANCE
L DEFINITIONS
A Self Hosted Subscriber's instance of T2 Flex and the T2 Credit Card
Solution is installed entirely on the Subscriber's site(s). A T2 Hosted Subscriber's
instance of T2 Flex and the hosted components of the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution
are installed and run in the T2 Hosting Environment. A T2 Hosted Subscriber has both
hosted and Non -Hosted Components.
The Standard Network is part of the T2 Hosting Environment and contains T2
Flex servers, T2 e -Business Solutions Servers, and other equipment. T2 Hosted
Subscribers who do not process payments through the Hosting Environment use only
the Standard Network. The Standard Network uses standard, commercially reasonable
security practices to control and protect the transmission of data to and from the Hosting
Environment.
The Payment Network is part of the T2 Hosting Environment and is used
solely for payment processing. T2 Hosted Subscribers who process payments through
the Hosting Environment use the Standard Network for routine Flex T2 e -Business
Solutions operational processes and the Payment Network for payment processing. The
Payment Network is secured to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI
DSS) . T2 Systemss,responsible for maintaining PCI DSS compliance of the T2 Hosting
Environment Payment Network.
Non -Hosted Components are considered to be any software components of
T2 Flex, T2 e -Business Solutions, and/or the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution installed
on hardware located at the Subscriber site(s) and any hardware located at the
Subscriber site(s). Non -Hosted Components are not part of the T2 Hosting Environment,
the Standard Network, or the Payment Network, and are not the responsibility of T2
Systems.
The T2 Hosting Environment includes the T2 servers, networking
equipment, and related devices located at T2's data center, and the software and data
that reside on that equipment. There are two networks within the T2 Hosting
Environment: Standard and Payment.
ll.T2 SYSTEMS RESPONSIBILITIES
T2 Systems shall provide Payment Card Industry Payment Application Data
Security Standard (PCI PA -DSS) validated software for processing credit card payments
(T2 Systems Credit Card Solution), including a PA -DSS Implementation Guide
containing guidelines for installing and configuring the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution
to support Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. T2
Systems shall maintain the PCI PA -DSS validation of the T2 Systems Credit Card
Solution its PA -DSS Implementation Guide.
Note: Use of PCI PA -DSS validated software and its PA -DSS
Implementation Guide does not guarantee merchant's PCI
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DSS compliance. For complete and current PCI DSS
C requirements, Subscribers should reference the Payment
Card Industry Security Standards CouncilTm (PCI SSC)
website at www pcisecuritvstandards ora.
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For both the Standard and Payment Networks, T2 is responsible for the security
of the data once it is inside the Hosting Environment and for using commercially
reasonable data security practices to control and protect the transmission of data to and
from the Hosting Environment.
T2 Systems shall maintain the Payment Network in a validated PCI DSS
compliant environment, including use of PCI PA -DSS validated software for processing
credit card payments, the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution, configured as directed by its
PA -DSS Implementation Guide.
III.SUBSCRIBER RESPONSIBILITIES
Subscribers are responsible for providing and maintaining a Payment Card
Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant environment at their site(s) in
which components of the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution may be installed, and for
validation of that environment as required by their payment gateway, merchant bank,
payment brand, or other entity with which the Subscriber is contracted to process
payments.
The Subscriber is responsible for configuring T2 Systems Credit Card Solution
according to the PA -DSS Implementation Guide.
Once the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution has been implemented at the
Subscriber site(s), Subscribers are responsible for maintaining Non -Hosted Components
of the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution, including implementation in a timely manner of
any updates to the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution software and/or PA -DSS
Implementation Guide provided by T2 Systems.
Please note: Acceptance of a given payment application by the PCI Security
Standards Council, LLC (PC[ SSC) only applies to the specific version of that payment
application that was reviewed by a PA-QSA and subsequently accepted by PCI SSC
(the "Accepted Version"). If any aspect of a payment application or version thereof is
different from that which was reviewed by the PA-QSA and accepted by PCI SSC — even
if the different payment application or version (the "Alternate Version") conforms to the
basic product description of the Accepted Version — then the Alternate Version should
not be considered accepted by PCI SSC, nor promoted as accepted by PCI SSC.
No vendor or other third party may refer to a payment application as "PCI
Approved" or "PCI SSC Approved", and no vendor or other third party may otherwise
state or imply that PCI SSC has, in whole or part, accepted or approved any aspect of a
vendor or its services or payment applications, except to the extent and subject to the
terms and restrictions expressly set forth in a written agreement with PCI SSC, or in a
PA -DSS letter of acceptance provided by PCI SSC. All other references to PCI SSC's
approval or acceptance of a payment application or version thereof are strictly and
actively prohibited by PCI SSC.
When granted, PCI SSC acceptance is provided to ensure certain security and
operational characteristics important to the achievement of PCI SSC's goals, but such
acceptance does not under any circumstances include or imply any endorsement or
warranty regarding the payment application vendor or the functionality, quality, or
performance of the payment application or any other product or service. PCI SSC does
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not warrant any products or services provided by third parties. PCI SSC
acceptance does not, under any circumstances, include or imply any product
warranties from PCI SSC, including, without limitation, any implied warranties of
merchantability, fitness for purpose or noninfringement, all of which are expressly
disclaimed by PCI SSC. All rights and remedies regarding products and services that
have received acceptance from PCI SSC, shall be provided by the party providing such
products or services, and not by PCI SSC or any payment brands.
IV. NEWLY DISCOVERED SECURITY VULNERABILITIES
T2 Systems shall provide notice to the Subscriber of any newly discovered
security vulnerabilities in the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution and, for T2 Hosted
Subscribers, in the T2 Hosting Environment Payment Network, and provide network
security updates, software updates, and/or updates to the PA -DSS Implementation
Guide to remedy those vulnerabilities as soon as is reasonable and practical following
discovery of the vulnerability.
T2 Systems is not responsible for providing notice to T2 Subscribers regarding
security vulnerabilities in non -T2 software or hardware that do not require changes to the
T2 Systems Credit Card Solution, the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution PA -DSS
Implementation Guide, and/or the T2 Hosting Environment Payment Network that do not
affect configuration of hosted or Non -Hosted Components.
For Non -Hosted Components, Subscribers are responsible for installing software
updates provided by T2 Systems to remedy any newly discovered security vulnerabilities
in the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution and for making any changes identified in
updates to the PA -DSS Implementation Guide as soon as is reasonable and practical.
Subscribers are responsible for notifying T2 Systems as soon as is reasonable
and practical should the Subscriber discover a security vulnerability in or related to the
T2 Hosting Environment Payment Network (T2 Hosted Subscribers only), the T2
Systems Credit Card Solution, and/or the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution PA -DSS
Implementation Guide.
V. INFORMATION SECURITY BREACH
Subscribers are responsible for notifying T2 Systems should an information
security breach of or relating to the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution and/or T2 Systems
Hosting Environment Payment Network (T2 Hosted Subscribers only) occur as soon as
law enforcement and contractual obligations to other payment entities require and/or
allow. T2 Hosted Subscribers shall follow the instructions in the most recent version of
the T2 Hosting Environment Hosted Subscriber Security Incident Response Plan. The
Plan will be e-mailed to T2 Hosted Subscribers annually or as it is updated.
T2 Systems shall notify Subscribers of any security breach of or relating to the T2
Systems Credit Card Solution and/or T2 Systems Hosting Environment Payment
Network as soon as law enforcement and contractual obligations to other Subscribers
and payment entities require and/or allow. Notification of T2 Hosting Environment
breaches not related to a security vulnerability in the T2 Systems Credit Card Solution
may be made to T2 Hosted Subscribers only.
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T2 Systems shall cooperate with law enforcement and assist with the
investigation of any security breach of or relating to the T2 Systems Credit Card
Solution and/or T2 Systems Hosting Environment Payment Network.
VLTERMINATION OF SERVICES (T2 HOSTED SUBSCRIBERS ONLY)
T2 Hosted Subscribers
aI who persist in material deviations from the PA -DSS Implementation
Guide not approved by the T2 Systems Chief Information Officer, or
Ie who persist in material non -PCI DSS compliant security practices, or
M who fail to implement updates to the T2 Systems Credit Card
Solution software and/or PA -DSS Implementation Guide in a timely
manner, or
■ who fail to report a security breach as required by the T2 Hosting
Environment Hosted Subscriber Security Incident Response Plan, or
■ whose operation is deemed by T2 Systems to be a material risk to
the security of the T2 Hosting Environment,
may be disconnected from the T2 Hosting Environment Payment Network or the
T2 Hosting Environment in its entirety at the discretion of the T2 Systems Chief
Information Officer.
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City of Iowa City - IA
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52440
Prepared By:
Melina Morokhovich
Subscriptions
T2 Systems - Quotation
For: City of Iowa City - Renewal - Exp 7/31/17 - CoTerm
Quote Issued: 11 /15/2017 Quote Expires: 11 /30/2017
Quote ID: 00007906.D
Ship To:
City of Iowa City - IA
Tower Place 335 E. Iowa Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Prepared For:
June Nasby
ProductQuantity
Year I TotalTotal
Flex Device: Credit Card Processing
28.00
USD 14,000.00
USD 14,700.00
USD 15,435.00
Year l (8/1 /2017 - 7/31/2018)
Year 2 (8/1/2018 - 7/31/2019)
Year 3 (8/1/2018 - 7/31/2020)
Flex Device: PARCS
39.00
USD 58,500.00
USD 61,425.00
USD 64,496.25
Year 1 (8/1/2017 - 7/31/2018)
Year 2 (8/1/2018 - 7/31/2019)
Year 3 (8/1/2018 - 7/31 /2020)
Flex eTicketbook
1.00
USD 1,927.45
USD 2,023.82
USD 2,125.01
Year 1 Co -Term (6/16/2017 - 7/31/2018)
Year 2 (8/1/2018 - 7/31/2019)
Year 3 (8/1/2019 - 7/3112020)
Flex FlexPort Accounts
1.00
USD 329.60
USD 346.08
USD 363.38
Year 1 (8/1/2017 - 7131/2018)
Year 2 (8/1/2018 - 7/3112019)
Year 3 (8/1 /2018 - 7/31/2020)
Flex FlexPort Enforcement
1.00
USD 1,820.44
USD 1,911.46
USD 2,007.03
Year 1 (8/1/2017 - 7/31/2018)
Year 2 (8/1 /2018 - 7/31/2019)
Page 1 of 2
ProductQuantity
Year I Total..
..
Year 3 (8/1/20118 - 7/31/2020)
Flex FlexPort Permits
1.00
USD 563.38
USD 591.56
USD 621.14
Year 1 (8/1 /2017 - 7/31/2018)
Year 2 (8/l/2018 - 7/31/2019)
Year 3 (8/1/2018 - 7131/2020)
Flex Mobile Enforcement
5.00
USD 3,543.75
USD 3,720.95
USD 3,907.00
Year 1 (8/112017 - 7/31/2018)
Year 2 (8/l/2018 - 7/31/2019)
Year 3 (8/l/201 8 - 7/3112020)
Flex Premium Edition (10 concurrent users)
1.00
USD 50,506.03
USD 53,031.33
USD 55,682.90
Year 1 Co -Term (8/7/2017 - 7/31/2018)
Year 2 (8/l/2018 - 7/31/2019)
Year 3 (8/l/2019 - 7/31/2020)
T2 Hosting Additional Storage Fee
6.00
USD 551.40
USD 579.00
USD 607.98
Year 1 (8/l/2017 - 7/31/2018)
Year 2 (8/l/2018 - 7/31/2019)
Year 3 (8/112018 - 7/31/2020)
Year One Total Year Two Total Year Three Total
Total Annual Investment: USD 131,742.05 USD 138,329.20 USD 145,245.69
All prices quoted are exclusive of taxes. Customer shall pay all taxes resulting from transactions, including,
without limitation, occupation, property, excise, sales, or use taxes but excluding any taxes based on the
income of T2 Systems. If the Customer claims an exemption from any such taxes, it is the Customer's
responsibility to provide all documentation required by the appropriate taxing authorities.
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I ` CITY OF IOWA CIT
NOW COUNCIL ACTION REPO 4d�6�
November 21, 2017
Resolution authorizing a contract for the Parking Management System
Prepared By:
Mark Rummel, Interim Transportation Management Director
June Nasby, Buyer II
Reviewed By:
Simon Andrew, Assistant to the City Manager
Fiscal Impact:
Funds are available in the Other Operating Services line item,
71810141-445230, 71810142-445230, 71810143-445230, 71810245-
445230, and 71810120-445230, and in the Other Professional Services
line item, 71810143-432080 in the operating budget for Transportation
and Resource Management Department
Recommendations:
Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments:
Resolution
Executive Summary:
On June 25, 2003, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was administered by the City's Purchasing
Division for the Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of a Parking Management System. The
City awarded the contract to T2 Systems based on qualifications, experience, price and the
system that was proposed. Since that time, the City has used T2 for its parking management
system. Support and maintenance of the T2 hardware and software that the City has is
required to keep the system functional. T2 is the sole provider the necessary support and
maintenance services, making this a sole source. The current contract term with T2 Systems
expired on July 31, 2017, and City staff has negotiated a new three-year contract. The
contract has an initial three-year term. It has an estimated first-year cost of $132,000 with a
5% annual increase.
Background / Analysis:
The parking management system includes software and hardware used to operate the City's
access and revenue controlled operations for City -owned parking facilities and off-street lots.
The parking system includes activities such as parking violation enforcement, parking permit
management, and to processing visitor parking transactions. T2 Systems provides the
hardware and software for the City's current parking management system. Use of the T2
system is necessary for these essential functions.
Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 17-345
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Mutual
Aid Agreement Between The American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and Johnson
County Emergency Management and the City of Iowa City.
Whereas, in 2008 the flooded Iowa River forced the City's Animal Services division out of its
home on Kirkwood Avenue and into a long term temporary facility;
Whereas, Animal Services staff and volunteers rallied, the community poured in support and
after 7 years a new facility was opened;
Whereas, the coordinated response to the flood and the next several years in temporary
housing was a lesson in emergency response and disaster preparedness for those involved;
Whereas, since the flood, Animal Services has renewed its efforts in education and community
preparation; and
Whereas, staff has negotiated a mutual aid agreement with Johnson County Emergency
Management and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to coordinate
disaster response in the event of a major disaster involving animals beyond the scope of which
local resources could effectively manage.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the city of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
The City Manager is authorized to sign the attached Mutual Aid Agreement Between The
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Johnson County Emergency
Management and the City of Iowa City and to sign any needed amendments.
Passed and approved this 21st day of
Approved
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City Attorney's Office
November , 2017.
M)WOR
ATTEST:
CI CLERK
Resolution No.
page 2
17-345
It was moved by rums and seconded by Botchway the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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Botchway
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Cole
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Dickens
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Mims
Taylor
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Thomas
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WE ARE THEIR VOICE
Mutual Aid Agreement Between
The American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
1 1_
[Johnson County Emergency Management
and the City of Iowa City
"Cooperating Party"
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Mutual Aid Agreement (this "Agreement") is to create a working
relationship between the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ("ASPCA")
and Johnson County Iowa Emergency Management and the City of Iowa City (together, the
"Cooperating Party"). The parties to this Agreement are the ASPCA and the Cooperating Party
(each a "Party" and, collectively, the "Parties").
The further purpose of this Agreement is to facilitate the identification and coordination
of assistance and animal rescue efforts. The Parties' objective is to maximize the welfare of
animals and their care -takers before, during, and after a major incident, and to minimize the loss
of life and animal suffering that might occur following such an incident. This Agreement shall
be effective as of the date of the last signature below (the "Effective Date").
The Parties to this Agreement have determined that it is in the best interests of
themselves and the communities they shall assist, including but not limited to Johnson County
and the City of Iowa City, to foster communications and the sharing of resources, personnel, and
equipment in the event of an incident that threatens the welfare of animals.
This Agreement provides the broad framework for cooperation and communication
between ASPCA and the Cooperating Party in providing assistance and service to animals as
well as for other services for which cooperation may be mutually beneficial.
II. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS: Both ASPCA and the Cooperating Party are separate
and independent entities. As such, each Party retains its own identity in providing services, and
each Party is responsible for establishing its own policies and financing its own activities.
III. DEFINITIONS
A. Disaster: A disaster shall be defined as any natural or manmade situation that
causes animal suffering or creates animal needs that cannot be met by a community,
including, but not limited to, the Cooperating Party, without outside assistance.
B. Animal Cruelty: Animal Cruelty shall be defined as any incident involving or
related to abuse or neglect of animals.
C. Authorized Representative: The list of names and titles of authorized
representatives for each Party shall be attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and shall be
updated as needed by each Party by means of a written notification.
IV. MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING
A. The ASPCA is a not-for-profit organization that exists to provide effective means
for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States (the "ASPCA
Mission");
B. ASPCA and the Cooperating Party will distribute this Agreement internally and
shall urge full cooperation. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
Cooperating Party shall notify potentially responsible agencies, including but not limited
to emergency management and appropriate Emergency Support Functions (ESF), law
enforcement and/or the fire department, of the arrangement between the Parties under
this Agreement.
C. The ASPCA's Field Investigations and Response Department (the "ASPCA Field
Team"), working in conjunction with local authorities, leads large scale Disaster
response operations and assists in large-scale Animal Cruelty case operations (each an
"Operation") across the country;
D. In the event of an Operation, an agency with appropriate authority over affected
animals may give temporary custody and/or ownership rights (as applicable) of, or
delegate authority over, such animals to the ASPCA;
E. The ASPCA Field Investigations and Response Team often retains custody of a
large number of animals during any particular Operation;
F. The ASPCA Field Investigations and Response Team may require the services of
volunteers and/or other resources from the Cooperating Party in the event of an
Operation;
G. The ASPCA and the Cooperating Party wish to create a mutually beneficial
agreement outlining potential services that may be provided by each organization in the
event of an Operation; and
H. The ASPCA and the Cooperating Party wish to establish, in advance of any
request for assistance, the terms and/or guidelines that will govern a working
relationship between the Parties.
V. METHODS OF COOPERATION
In order that the resources of ASPCA and the Cooperating Party may be coordinated and
best utilized when providing assistance under this Agreement, both Parties agree to the following
principles:
VI.
A. Close communication shall be maintained between ASPCA and the Cooperating
Party through the use of meetings, telephone conferences, email, and other means in the
event of a potential or actual response. This communication will include requests for
assistance, situation reports, and other response -related communications. Each Party
will share current data regarding the incident/event, declarations and changes in
personnel, policies, and legislation. Interaction and liaison shall be encouraged at all
levels of both Parties' organizations.
B. ASPCA and the Cooperating Party will distribute this Agreement internally and
shall urge full cooperation. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
Cooperating Party shall notify potentially responsible agencies, including but not limited
to emergency management and appropriate Emergency Support Functions (ESF), law
enforcement and/or the fire department, of the arrangement between the Parties under
this Agreement.
C. ASPCA and the Cooperating Party will keep each other updated as to the
Authorized Representatives to contact for emergency assistance or response.
D. In no event shall the Cooperating Party use the ASPCA name and/or logo for any
reason without the express written agreement of the ASPCA, in advance.
A. Requests for Assistance
1. Cooperating Party may directly contact the Authorized Representative of
the ASPCA, and shall provide him/her with the following information when
requesting assistance pursuant to this Agreement:
a) A general description of the situation
b) Identification of the emergency service function or functions for
which assistance is needed (e.g., emergency medical, search and rescue,
transportation, communications, planning and information assistance,
resource support, temporary animal sheltering, assistance with
investigations of alleged animal cruelty, and other services, etc.).
c) The amount and type of personnel, equipment, materials,
temporary housing, and/or supplies needed, and a reasonable estimate of
the length of time that each will be needed.
d) The need for sites, structures, or buildings to serve as relief centers
or staging areas for incoming personnel, goods, equipment, and/or
services.
e) Contact name and number of a person for the responding team to
meet.
f) The means for the responding team to enter the affected area.
g) The names of any other entities which have also been asked to
assist.
2. The required information may be provided on the form attached to this
Agreement as Exhibit `B," or by any other available means. Said request shall
also include information detailing the nature of the original request from the
authorities authorizing the response, as applicable. It is understood between the
Parties that any response to an event will be based on the National Incident
Management System model and fall under the umbrella of the established
Emergency Operations Center for each incident. It is further understood between
the Parties that any response to a large-scale animal seizure or other similar type
of manmade emergency may be under the jurisdiction of federal, state or local law
enforcement authorities that are not party to this Agreement.
3. A request for assistance must be in writing by fax, email, or other agreed-
upon method. If applicable, the Cooperating Party shall only request the
assistance of the ASPCA if the Cooperating Party has approval of the proper
authorities that are necessary for the ASPCA to provide the assistance requested.
All requests for assistance will be handled on a priority basis, and assistance may
be refused if resources are limited, at the sole discretion of the ASPCA.
B. Requests for Volunteers. In some instances, the ASPCA may request employees
and/or volunteers of the Cooperating Party to assist in the on -scene and/or sheltering
portion of an Operation. This request will be made by means of an email or phone call
from the ASPCA to the Cooperating Party. The provision of volunteers by the
Cooperating Party shall be subject to the following:
1. Team Leader. If a Cooperating Party provides employees and/or
volunteers to assist the ASPCA in an Operation (collectively, the "Cooperating
Party Volunteers"), the Cooperating Party must designate one individual as a
Cooperating Party Volunteers' "Team Leader." The Team Leader will act as the
primary contact for the Cooperating Party Volunteers on any given deployment
and shall work with the ASPCA to ensure that the Cooperating Party Volunteers
are performing the functions for which they are volunteering and that any of the
Cooperating Party Volunteers' concerns are addressed to the best of the ASPCA's
ability. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the
ASPCA shall manage any Cooperating Party Volunteers. A Team Leader must
be either:
a) A Cooperating Party employee; or
b) A Cooperating Party volunteer who has significant experience
successfully managing volunteers on behalf of the Cooperating Party.
2. Responder Responsibilities. The ASPCA shall use its best efforts to
provide an advance description of the responsibilities that will be performed by
volunteers with respect to any given Operation; however, the Cooperating Party
understands and agrees that volunteers will generally perform activities in a high
risk setting that are highly demanding both physically and mentally, and
volunteers are often subjected to a significant level of physical and mental stress.
For example, volunteers may be required to lift heavy items, and certain qualified
volunteers may assist with technical rescue. Cooperating Party shall use its best
efforts to provide the ASPCA only with suitable Cooperating Party Volunteers
who will be able to endure such strenuous conditions, and Cooperating Party
agrees that it shall be responsible for vetting any potential Cooperating Party
Volunteers prior to deploying them on any Operation. Cooperating Party shall
convey any special requests of potential volunteers to the extent that such
information is available to the Cooperating Party.
3. Dismissal of Cooperating Party Volunteers. The ASPCA reserves the
right to require any Cooperating Party Volunteers to leave any given Operation
for any reason or for no reason. Such determinations shall be made in the sole
and absolute discretion of the ASPCA.
4. ASPCA Release of Liability. The Cooperating Party will provide any
potential Cooperating Party Volunteer with a copy of the Release of Liability
provided by the ASPCA, the current version of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit D, for such potential Cooperating Party Volunteer to sign prior to
assisting with an Operation. The Cooperating Party shall provide the ASPCA
with a signed Release of Liability prior to sending any Cooperating Party
Volunteer to assist on any Operation. The Cooperating Party acknowledges and
agrees that the ASPCA shall not allow any Cooperating Party Volunteer to assist
with an Operation unless such Cooperating Party Volunteer has signed the
Release of Liability provided by the ASPCA. In addition, the Cooperating Party
shall ensure that, unless the Cooperating Party Volunteer is an employee of the
Cooperating Party, the Cooperating Party Volunteer is approved as a volunteer of
the Cooperating Party according to the Cooperating Party's customary procedures
for retaining volunteers, including but not limited to requiring the Cooperating
Party Volunteer to sign the Cooperating Party's volunteer agreement.
5. Insurance. Cooperating Party acknowledges and agrees that Cooperating
Party Volunteers are not entitled to medical disability, life insurance coverage or
any other compensation from the ASPCA and that Cooperating Party Volunteers
are required to carry their own medical insurance (including, if applicable,
veterinary professional malpractice insurance).
6. Relationship of Parties. Cooperating Party acknowledges and agrees that
while any employee who is sent to an Operation as a Cooperating Party Volunteer
shall be directed by the ASPCA with respect to his or her duties as a volunteer
during an Operation, such Cooperating Party Volunteer shall remain an employee
of the Cooperating Party and will in no way be considered an employee of the
ASPCA.
C. Written Acknowledgment: The ASPCA shall respond to a request for assistance
by the quickest practical means. Requests will be considered based upon the resources
available at the time the requests are received. Upon receiving such a request, ASPCA
will determine whether, and the extent to which, to deploy available resources to the
Cooperating Party in accordance with such requests. If additional resources are needed
beyond what ASPCA can provide, ASPCA, in conjunction with the Cooperating Party,
may coordinate the contact, activation, and deployment of its National Response Partner
Network to secure additional resources, subject to the terms of this Agreement. The
form attached as Exhibit "C" is provided as an example of the format to be used to
insure the transmission of the necessary information.
VII. COSTS OF ASSISTANCE: Each Party shall be responsible for all of its own costs
associated with providing assistance unless previous agreed upon arrangements have been made.
ASPCA and the Cooperating Party shall not be liable for any portion of any expenses incurred by
the other unless it has been expressly agreed upon in writing, prior to the incurrence of the
expense.
VM. PERIOD OF ASSISTANCE: The period of assistance shall be the time (A) beginning
with (1) the departure of any personnel and/or equipment of the ASPCA from any point for the
purpose of traveling to Cooperating Party in order to provide assistance, or (2) the admission of
the first animal into temporary housing facilities provided pursuant to this Agreement; and (B)
ending upon (1) the return of all personnel and equipment of the ASPCA, after providing the
assistance requested, to their residence or regular place of work, whichever occurs first, or (2) the
departure of the last animal that was admitted into temporary housing facilities pursuant to this
Agreement.
IX. RELATIONSHIP; SUPERVISION AND CONTROL, Nothing in this Agreement
shall be so construed as to create a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and
agent, partnership or joint venture as between ASPCA and the Cooperating Party. Nothing in
this Agreement shall be so construed as to provide either Party with the authority to bind the
other to any agreement, undertaking, cost, liability or expense of any nature without the express
written consent of the other.
Each of the ASPCA and the Cooperating Party shall be separately responsible for the operation
and maintenance of its own personnel, equipment, and resources, and each Party's personnel,
equipment, and resources shall generally remain under the operational control of such Party.
ASPCA shall maintain daily personnel time records, material records, a log of equipment hours,
and daily activity reports to be provided upon request. The ASPCA reserves the right under this
Agreement to withdraw its resources at any time, subject to reasonable notice to the other Party.
Cooperating Party shall provide the ASPCA with at least seventy-two hour advance notification
of Cooperating Party's intent to disallow animals to have continued access to temporary housing
and at least twenty-four hour advance notification of Cooperating Party's intent to withdraw any
other resources or personnel that has been provided to assist the ASPCA unless such notice is not
practicable; in which case, such notice as is reasonable shall be provided. Equipment purchased
in connection with responding to a Disaster or Animal Cruelty event pursuant to this Agreement
will remain the property of the purchasing Party, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
X. FOOD: HOUSING: SELF-SUFFICIENCY: ASPCA personnel and equipment will be,
to the greatest extent possible, self-sufficient for operations in areas stricken by Disasters or
emergencies, including Animal Cruelty events.
XI, PUBLICITY: During a joint effort, reasonable efforts to promote the identity of both
Parties shall be clearly communicated through all available means. ASPCA and the Cooperating
Party shall make every effort to keep the public informed of their cooperative efforts. Whenever
possible, onsite signage, press releases, interviews and other communications efforts shall
indicate the involvement of both ASPCA and the Cooperating Party. When possible, advance
notice and review of releases/reports shall be given by each Party to the other. The Parties agree
to share photography, videography and other materials that can be used for publicity purposes
with the understanding that the Party responsible for procuring said materials is credited as the
source; provided, however, that in the case of animal cruelty, the appropriate jurisdictional
authority shall have the final approval on any press releases or photographs released in relation
to such animal cruelty. The Parties acknowledge and agree that any such photographs, videos,
and/or other materials may be used for any lawful purpose, including fundraising purposes. If
applicable, Cooperating Party must also secure any and all necessary permission from federal,
state, or local law enforcement, if necessary, for use of the materials and shall provide
confirmation of such permission to the ASPCA. Without such permission, neither Party may use
any materials for publicity purposes that were gathered at any actual or potential crime scene. If
applicable, results arising from joint studies between ASPCA and the Cooperating Party shall be
jointly owned and both Parties shall retain ownership and access without inhibition.
XII. FUNDRAISING: Cooperating Party recognizes the ASPCA's dependence on voluntary
public financial support to carry out Disaster and Animal Cruelty relief efforts. The ASPCA
shall be free to make special appeals to the public and to its members, if any, for funding.
XIII. NON-EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT: This Agreement is non-exclusive; ASPCA and the
Cooperating Party reserve the right to form similar agreements with other parties. If more than
one party is assisting, it is strongly encouraged that Cooperating Party seek an agreement with
both assisting parties that requires all parties share information in a way similar to what is
outlined under the above "Methods of Cooperation," section V.
XIV. INSURANCE: Each party shall carry its own insurance covering its individual
organization and field operations.
XV. ASPCA MISSION: In the course of responding to a Disaster or Animal Cruelty event,
Cooperating Party shall strive to support the ASPCA's mission of providing effective means for
the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States and conduct its operations
accordingly.
XVI. CONFIDENTIALITY: ASPCA and Cooperating Party agree to keep, and to ensure that
their respective employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers keep, confidential all
materials and information that are provided by ASPCA or the Cooperating Party (as the
"Disclosing Party") in connection with its performance under this Agreement and that are not
made available to the general public, including without limitation, financial information, and
information and materials about either Party's or its affiliates' operations, campaigns, and/or
strategic or tactical plans (collectively the "Confidential Information").
Neither ASPCA nor the Cooperating Party shall, and each shall ensure that its employees,
agents, representatives, and volunteers shall not, use, disclose, or publish any Confidential
Information without proper written approval of the Disclosing Party either during or subsequent
to the term of this Agreement except that ASPCA's and the Cooperating Party' employees,
agents, representatives, and volunteers may use the information during the term of this
Agreement to the extent (and only to the extent) necessary to perform services pursuant to this
Agreement. All Confidential Information shall at all times be and remain the exclusive property
of the Disclosing Party.
Notwithstanding any other provision herein to the contrary, ASPCA and Cooperating
Party acknowledge and agree that Cooperating Party must comply with the public records
requirements of Chapter 22 of the Iowa Code.
XVII. LIABILITY, DEFENSE AND INDEMNITY
A. Claims Arising From Sole Acts or Omissions of Cooperating Party: The
Cooperating Party hereby agrees to defend and indemnify the ASPCA and its officers,
agents, employees, volunteers from any claim, action or proceeding against ASPCA,
arising solely out of the acts or omissions of the Cooperating Party in the performance of
this Agreement. At its sole discretion, ASPCA may participate at its own expense in the
defense of any claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve the
Cooperating Party of any obligation imposed by this Agreement. ASPCA shall notify
the Cooperating Party promptly of any claim, action or proceeding and cooperate fully
in the defense.
B. Claims Arising From Sole Acts or Omissions of ASPCA: The ASPCA hereby
agrees to defend and indemnify the Cooperating Party, its agents, officers and
employees from any claim, action or proceeding against Cooperating Party, arising
solely out of the acts or omissions of ASPCA in the performance of this Agreement. At
its sole discretion, Cooperating Party may participate at its own expense in the defense
of any such claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve ASPCA
of any obligation imposed by this Agreement. Cooperating Party shall notify ASPCA
promptly of any claim, action or proceeding and cooperate fully in the defense.
C. Claims Arising From Concurrent Acts or Omissions: Cooperating Party
hereby agrees to defend itself, and ASPCA hereby agrees to defend itself, from any
claim, action or proceeding arising out of the concurrent acts or omissions of
Cooperating Party and ASPCA. In such cases, Cooperating Party and ASPCA agree to
retain their own legal counsel, bear their own defense costs, and waive their right to seek
reimbursement of such costs, except as provided in paragraph XVII(E) below.
D. Joint Defense: Notwithstanding paragraph XVII (C) above, in cases where
Cooperating Party and ASPCA agree in writing to a joint defense, Cooperating Party
and ASPCA may appoint joint defense counsel to defend the claim, action or proceeding
arising out of the concurrent acts or omissions of ASPCA and Cooperating Party. Joint
defense counsel shall be selected by mutual agreement of Cooperating Party and
ASPCA. Cooperating Party and ASPCA agree to share the costs of such joint defense
and any agreed settlement in equal amounts, except as provided in paragraph XVII(E)
below or as otherwise provided in such written joint defense agreement. Cooperating
Party and ASPCA further agree that neither party may bind the other to a settlement
agreement without the written consent of both Cooperating Party and ASPCA.
E. Reimbursement and/or Reallocation: Where a trial verdict or arbitration award
allocates or determines the comparative fault of the parties, Cooperating Party and
ASPCA may seek reimbursement and/or reallocation of defense costs, settlement
payments, judgments and awards, consistent with such comparative fault.
F. Limitation of Liability. Neither Party shall be liable to the other party for any
incidental, consequential, indirect, special or punitive damages arising in connection
with this Agreement or its termination or the breach of any obligation arising hereunder,
whether for breach of contract, tort, negligence or other form of action.
XVIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: AMENDMENT: COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement
constitutes and contains the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject
matter herein, supersedes all prior written or oral understandings and agreements relating thereto,
and may not be changed, modified, amended or supplemented, except by written consent of both
Parties. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, and which collectively will be deemed one document.
XIX. PERIODIC REVIEW: ASPCA and the Cooperating Party shall, on an annual basis, on
or around the anniversary date of this Agreement, jointly evaluate progress in the implementation
of this Agreement and revise and develop new plans or goals as appropriate.
XX. TERM, TERMINATION:
This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date and shall automatically renew at the
end of each term but may be terminated by fifteen (15) days' written notification from either
Party at any time.
(Signature page follows.)
Approved by:
ASPCA
6/22/2017
Tim Rickey Date
Vice President, Field Investigations and Response
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
424 East 92"" Street
New York, NY 10128
Cooperating Party: Johnson County Emergency Management &
City of Iowa City
Dave Wilson
Emergency Management Coordinator
4529 Melrose Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52249
Geoff Fruin
City Manager
410 E. Washington Sl.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Date
Date
Approved BY !�
City Attorney's Office
EXHIBIT A—AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES
ORGANIZATION NAME: THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
424 East 92"d Street
New York, NY 10128
Authorized Representatives to Contact for Emergency Assistance
Primary Representative
Name: Dick Green
Title: Sr. Director, Disaster Response
Address: 424 East 92"d Street, New York, NY 10128
Day Phone: 917-675-0653 Night Phone: Same
First Alternate Representative
Name:
Title: Vice President, Field Investigations and Response
24-hour Telephone Number: 646-599-2742
Address: PO Box 131 St. Clair Mo 63077
Day Phone: 646-599-2742 Night Phone:
Second Alternate Representative
Name: Lacie Davis
Title: Manager, Disaster Response
Address: 424 East 92"d Street, New York, NY 10128
Day Phone: 646-942-8939 Night Phone: Same
EXHIBIT A (cont.) -Johnson County Emergency Management & Iowa City Animal Care:
Authorized Representatives to Contact for Emergency Assistance
Primary Representative
Name: Dave Wilson
Title: Emereency Manaeement Coordinator
24-hour Telephone Number: 319-356-6700
Address:4529 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52249
Day Phone: 319-356-6761 Night Phone: 319-432-9949
Fax: 319-338-0028
Primary Representative
Name: Liz Ford
Title: Animal Services Supervisor
Address: 3910 Napoleon Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240
Day Phone: 319-356-5295 X 7 Night Phone: 319-331-7197
First Alternate Representative -Johnson County
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First Alternate Representative - Iowa City
Name: Bill Campbell
Title: Caotain. Administrative Services. Iowa Citv Police Department
Address: 410 East Washineton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Day Phone: 319-356-5286 Night Phone: 319-530-9391 Pager: Fax: 319-356-5449
EXHIBIT B
REQUIRED INFORMATION
Each request for assistance shall be accompanied by the following information, to the extent
known:
1. General description of the damage sustained or threatened:
2. Identification of the emergency service function or functions for which assistance is needed
(e.g. emergency medical, search and rescue, transportation, communications, planning and
information assistance, resource support, assistance with investigations of alleged animal cruelty,
and other services, etc.), and the particular type of assistance needed:
3. Identification of the type of assistance needed:
4. Amount and type of personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies needed and a reasonable
estimate of the length of time that each will be needed:
5. Need for sites, structures or buildings to serve as relief centers or staging areas for incoming
personnel, goods, equipment, and services:
6. Estimated time and a specific place for a representative of Cooperating Party to meet the
personnel and equipment of the ASPCA:
7. List the names of other organizations which you have also asked to help or with which you
have an existing MAA or MOU:
8. Please list what services you, or another organization, are willing to provide:
EXHIBIT C
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
To be completed by the ASPCA.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENT
CONTACT NUMBER/PROCEDURES:
1. Assistance to be provided:
Resource Type Amount Est. Arrival
DatePrime
2. Availability of Additional Resources:
3. Time Limitations on Resources Provided, if any:
EXHIBIT D
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
On this _ day of , 20_, I hereby acknowledge that I am a volunteer/employee of
(Organimtion Name) (the
"Organization"), and while 1 am not a volunteer of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals ("ASPCA"), I have voluntarily applied to assist the ASPCA (without
compensation) in a disaster and/or cruelty response situation to which the ASPCA is responding.
I AM AWARE THAT WORKING IN A DISASTER AND/OR CRUELTY RESPONSE
SITUATION MAY BE HAZARDOUS, AND I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN
THIS ACTIVITY WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE NATURE AND DANGER
INVOLVED AND HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY OR
DEATH. I FARTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT I MAY NOT ASSIST WITH A
DISASTER OR CRUELTY RESPONSE OPERATION UNLESS I HAVE MEDICAL
INSURANCE.
I recognize that I am not entitled to medical disability, life insurance coverage or any other
compensation from the ASPCA and that I am required to carry my own medical insurance (and, if
applicable, veterinary professional malpractice insurance). I acknowledge and agree that if I
do not have nQi voluntecr for any operation managed by the
ASPCA. I understand ilial although I registered as a volunteer/employee for the Organization
and am not an ASPCA volunteer, this operation is managed by the ASPCA and I may at any time with
or without cause be removed from my volunteer position at the sole discretion of the ASPCA. In
addition, I understand and agree that the ASPCA will not directly reimburse me for any expenses
incurred in connection with my volunteer position.
As lawful consideration for assisting in a disaster and/or cruelty response situation, I hereby agree that
I, my heirs, distributees, guardians, legal representatives, and assigns will! (a) keep confidential the
location, and details of the disaster and/or cruelty response; (b) not make a claim against, sue, attach the
property of, or prosecute the ASPCA for injury or damage resulting from the ASPCA or its affiliates, as
a result of my voluntary assistance in a disaster and/or cruelty response situation; and (c) release,
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the ASPCA from all actions, claims, or demands I, my heirs,
distributes, guardians, legal representatives, or assigns may have for injury or damage resulting from
my assistance in a disaster and/or cruelty response situation.
I agree that while I am voluntarily assisting at an ASPCA-managed operation, the ASPCA may take
photographs or video in which 1 may appear, or permit others to take photographs or video in which I
may appear, and that the ASPCA may use or authorize the use of the photographs or video in which I
appear in any way it deems appropriate to support its mission, including fundraising purposes.
I HEREBY WARRANT THAT I (A) HAVE THE RIGHT TO ENTER INTO THIS
AGREEMENT, (B) AM OVER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE, (C) HAVE
CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS
CONTENT, (D) AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A
CONTRACT BETWEEN ME AND THE ASPCA, AND (E) SIGN THIS OF MY OWN FREE
WILL.
THIRD -PARTY VOLUNTEER ASPCA
PRINTED NAME
SIGNATURE
PRINTED NAME
SIGNATURE
r CITY OF IOWA CIT
-r� COUNCIL ACTION REPO 4d(7)
November 21, 2017
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Mutual Aid Agreement
Between the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(ASPCA) and Johnson County Emergency Management and the City of
Iowa City
Prepared By: Liz Ford, Animal Services Supervisor
Reviewed By: Captain Bill Campbell, Commander of Support Services
Jody Matherly, Police Chief
Simon Andrew, Assistant to the City Manager
Fiscal Impact: No impact
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: ASPCA Mutual Aid Agreement
Executive Summary:
The objective of this agreement is to facilitate the coordination of disaster response efforts in
the event of a major disaster involving animals beyond the scope of which local resources could
effectively manage.
Background / Analysis:
In 2008 the flooded Iowa River forced the City of Iowa City's Animal Services division out of
their home on Kirkwood Avenue and into a long term temporary facility. Animal Services staff
and volunteers rallied, the community poured in support and after 7 years they moved into a
new facility. The coordinated response to the flood and the next several years in temporary
housing was a lesson in emergency response and disaster preparedness for those involved.
Since the flood, Animal Services has renewed their efforts in education and community
preparation through the following:
1. Building a network of resources and responders by developing cooperative
relationships with other possible emergency/disaster response organizations.
2. Forming the volunteer Animal Response Team (ART) in 2017
3. Coordinating pet emergency preparedness and disaster response trainings for
volunteers, partner organizations, and community members.
4. Attending tabling events to educate the public at large on the importance of
emergency preparedness for their own family pets.
The City of Iowa City and Johnson County are at risk for several types of disasters including:
tornado, flood, transportation accident/spill (transporting animals or hazardous materials),
animal disease epidemic, animal hoarding incident. Smaller scale incidents of this type or
others may be handled by Animal Services, partner organizations, and ART volunteers.
r CITY OF IOWA CITY
�-^7� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
The ASPCA is a national organization that deploys a Field Investigations and Response (FIR)
team when requests come in from local authorities to assist in large scale animal disasters and
cruelty cases. They help with rescuing animals and transporting them to safety, setting up
temporary facilities to shelter and treat the animals, and either reuniting them with owners or
placing them with local shelters once they're ready for adoption.
Staff recommends entering into this agreement with the ASPCA. When an animal related
disaster occurs that is beyond our response capability, this agreement will bring help minimize
suffering and the loss of life for both humans and animals and help our community quickly
recover.
Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 17-346
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant agreement for
Hickory Hill Park.
Whereas, the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources administers Resource Enhancement and
Protection (REAP) grants for acquisition and/or development/enhancement of land for
outdoor recreation;
Whereas, the City has been awarded a $200,000 REAP grant for the following activities as
part of the 2017-18 Hickory Hill Trail, Bridge and Signage project and in concert with the
2016 Hickory Hill Park Master Plan: clearing of invasive species, removal of select
diseased trees, and pruning of the tree canopy in select areas, and stream bank
stabilization and restoration of prairie areas; and
Whereas, there is no local match.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that:
1. The Mayor is authorized to sign the REAP grant agreement for Hickory Hill
Park.
2. The City Manager is authorized to sign amendments to the grant agreement as
needed.
Passed and approved this 21st day of November, 2017.
M or
Attest:-2�
City Clerk
City Attorney's Office
44(1)
Resolution No. 17-346
Page 2
It was moved by Mims and seconded by Botchway the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS
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x
x
x
x
x
x
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
'r CITY OF IOWA CIT
Ari COUNCIL ACTION REPO 4d(8)
November 13, 2017
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Resource Enhancement and
Protection (REAP) grant agreement for Hickory Hill Park
Prepared By: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation
Reviewed By: Sue Dulek, Assistant City Attorney
Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: The restoration work anticipated with this grant is estimated at $200,000
which is the amount of the grant. There is no City match required.
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: Resolution
Executive Summary:
The Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant program through the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources provides State assistance for the purpose of acquisition
and/or developmentlenhancement of land for outdoor recreation. The grant does not require a
match from the City. The City was awarded a $200,000 grant for this project through a
competitive process.
Background / Analysis:
The environmental enhancement activities for Hickory Hill Park applied for with this grant
include clearing of invasive species, removal of select diseased trees, pruning of the tree
canopy in select areas, stream bank stabilization, and restoration of prairie areas. These areas
were identified and restoration activities proscribed as part of the Natural Areas Plan. The
restoration efforts support the work planned as part of the 2017-18 Hickory Hill Trail, Bridge
and Signage project and are in concert with the 2016 Hickory Hill Park Master Plan.
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Prepared by: Eric R. Goers, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
Resolution Number: 17-348
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to
attest a Data Driven Justice Agreement with the Arnold
Foundation.
Whereas, the Laura and John Arnold Foundation ("Foundation") has approached the City for
assistance with a pilot project in Iowa City related to the Data Driven Justice Project ("DDJ");
and
Whereas, the goal of the DDJ project is to integrate data from various stakeholders in an effort
to better address the needs of high utilizers of medical, public safety, homelessness, substance
abuse, and correctional services; and
Whereas, the Foundation has proposed funding (including all fringe benefits and related
expenses) the position of one police officer, David Schwindt, for a period of two years, in order
to advance the aims of the project, followed by sharing best practices and lessons learned from
the implementation with regional and national audiences, with the overall goal of increasing the
use of data in the criminal justice system; and
Whereas, Officer Schwindt will remain employed as an Iowa City police officer throughout the
agreement duration, and will be supervised by ICPD command staff, but will be spending 100%
of his time on the implementation of the DDJ project; and
Whereas, it is in the best interests of the City to approve this Agreement.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The attached Data Driven Justice Project Letter Agreement is approved.
2. The Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to respectively execute and attest
the Agreement attached hereto in duplicate.
Passed and approved this 91st day of November , 20 17
Mayor
// Appr ved by
Attest,--/
City Clerk ii City Attorney's Office
Resolution No. 17_348
Page 2
It was moved by Mims
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Nays:
and seconded by Botchway
Absent:
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
the Resolution be
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November 27, 2017
Geoff Fruin
City Manager, Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Fruin:
1t is my pleasure to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Laura and John Arnold
Foundation (the "Foundation") has authorized a grant to Iowa City ("Grantee") in the amount of
up to $350,506.00 (three hundred fifty thousand five hundred six dollars) (the "Grant"), payable
in installments as set forth below, subject to Grantee's acceptance of, compliance with or the
malting of, as the case may be, the terms, conditions, agreements, warranties, representations, and
other provisions set forth in this agreement (this "Agreement").
The Grant shall be used for the purpose of supporting implementation of the Data -Driven
Justice (" DD.P') project in Iowa City, Iowa, and sharing best practices and lessons learned from
the implementation with regional and national audiences, with the overall goal of increasing the
use of data in the criminal justice system (collectively, the "Purpose").
Grantee and the Foundation acknowledge, agree, and consent to the following terns,
conditions, agreements, warranties, representations, and other provisions, which either relate to or
are attached to the Grant:
Charitable Purpose. Grantee agrees that the Grant will only be used for charitable,
educational, and/or scientific purposes as such purposes are generally defined by
those authorities interpreting the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 (as amended, including any corresponding provisions of
predecessor or successor federal tax laws, "Code"), and will not be used to carry on
propaganda, influence legislation, fund any political campaign, influence the
outcome of any election, carry on any voter registration drives, or violate any
applicable local, state, federal, or foreign law. Grantee agrees that the Grant (and all
income or gains earned thereon) shall be used solely for the Purpose, unless approved
otherwise by prior written consent of the Foundation.
2. Terni. The term of this Agreement will commence on the date Grantee executes this
Agreement as set forth on the signature page hereto (the "Effective Date") and will
expire on March 31, 2020, unless terminated earlier as provided herein (the "Term").
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3. Payment of Grant Funds. Until the earliest of such time as the Grant has been paid
in full, the end of the Term, or the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section
7 of this Agreement, and provided Grantee is in full compliance with the terms of this
Agreement, the Foundation shall pay Grantee the Grant in three (3) installment
payments as follows (each an "Installment Payment' and collectively, the
"Installment Payments"): (a) the first Installment Payment of $173,100.00 (one
hundred seventy-three thousand one hundred dollars), within thirty (30) business
days of the execution and delivery of a signed copy to the Foundation of this
Agreement by Grantee; (b) the second Installment Payment of up to $131,070.00 (one
hundred thirty-one thousand seventy dollars) on or by February 28, 2019; and (c) the
third and final Installment Payment of up to $46,336.00 (forty-six thousand three
hundred thirty-six dollars) on or by February 28, 2020. All Installment Payments
pursuant to this Agreement will be contingent on Grantee's full compliance with the
budget and milestones set forth in Exhibits A and B, attached hereto and incorporated
herein (the "Budget and Milestones"), in a manner sad sfactory to the Foundation. The
Foundation shall not be obligated to make any Installment Payment if the Foundation
determines in its sole discretion that Grantee is not in full compliance with the terms
of this Agreement, including the Budget and Milestones. If the Foundation does not
make an Installment Payment because Grantee is not in fill compliance with the
terns of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, full compliance with the
Budget and Milestones, the Foundation shall not later be obligated to make such
Installment Payment, even if Grantee subsequently cures such breach or becomes
fully compliant with the Agreement, including, but not limited to, the Budget and
Milestones.
4. Representations and Warranties. Grantee makes the following representations and
warranties:
a. Grantee is a governmental unit duly formed, validly existing, and in good
standing in the State of Iowa with all governmental power, authority, and
permits necessary to carry on its activities, including the Purpose of the Grant.
b. Grantee is currently, and at all times during the Term will be, a Qualifying
Grantee. For purposes of this Agreement, a "Qualifying Grantee" is an
organization which at all times meets the following criteria: (i) it is a charitable
organization described in Code Section 501(c)(3), a governmental unit defined
in Code Section 170(c)(1), or an integral part of or an instrumentality of a
governmental unit defined in Code Section 170(c)(1), (ii) it is not a "private
foundation" within the meaning of Code Section 509(a), (iii) it is not a Type III
Supporting Organization within the meaning of Code Section 509(a)(3), and
(iv) it is an organization pursuant to which the acceptance of the provisions of
this Agreement or of the Grant will not adversely affect Grantee's status under
subsections (i) — (iii) above. Grantee is not aware of any threat or challenge to
its status as a Qualifying Grantee. Furthermore, if Grantee is a publicly
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supported charity within the meaning of Code Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) or (vi)
or Section 509(a)(2), Grantee represents that the Grant will not cause Grantee
to lose its status as a publicly supported charity.
c. The Purpose of the Grant is charitable, educational, and/or scientific as such
purposes are generally defined by those authorities interpreting the provisions
of Code Section 501(c)(3), and the Grant will only be used for such charitable,
educational, and/or scientific purposes and will not be used to carry on
propaganda, influence legislation, fund any political campaign, influence the
outcome of any election, carry on any voter registration drives, or violate any
applicable local, state, federal, or foreign law.
d. The parties acknowledge that the Foundation will not direct or control Grantee's
interactions with any government officials or employees. Grantee agrees that it
will advise the Foundation if it or any of its agents engage in activity that could
give rise to any disclosure of the Grant or the Foundation under federal, state,
or local lobbying disclosure rules and/or campaign finance laws.
e. Grantee complies with and will continue to comply with all applicable local,
state, federal, and foreign laws, statutes, rules, and regulations, as amended
from time to time.
f. All information relating to the Grant heretofore provided to the Foundation by
Grantee or to be provided to the Foundation by Grantee during the Term has
been, and for the duration of the Tem (and for so long as any obligations
pursuant to Sections 5 and 6 of this Agreement remain outstanding) will at all
times continue to be true, accurate and complete in all material respects.
5. Records. Grantee will maintain accurate and complete records of receipts and
expenditures made from Grant funds and will keep these records during the period
covered by Grantee's reporting obligations specified in Section 6 of this Agreement
and for at least three (3) years thereafter. During the Term, and for three (3) years
thereafter, upon the request of the Foundation, Grantee shall make such records
available for inspection by the Foundation and its representatives during normal
business hours, and Grantee shall cooperate and assist the Foundation with the
Foundation's review of such records.
6. Reporting and Information.
a. Grantee will immediately provide the Foundation with (i) a copy of Grantee's
current, valid determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service
recognizing Grantee's status as a Qualifying Grantee, and (ii) copies of
Grantee's financial statements with respect to Grantee's fiscal years ending on
June 30, 2018, June 30, 2019, and Joie 30, 2020, as such documents become
available.
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b. Grantee will promptly provide the Foundation with: (i) an interim report on
January 31, 2019, and (ii) a final report on .iannary 31, 2020 (each a "Grant
Report" and collectively, the "Grant Reporls" ). Each Grant Report will include
a full, detailed accounting of expenditures of Grant funds, including a
confirmation that the funds have been spent exclusively toward the Purpose in
accordance with the Budget, as well as a narrative of what was accomplished
by the use of such funds during the reporting period (including a description of
progress made in fulfilling the Purpose of the Grant, and a confirmation of
Grantee's compliance with the terms of this Agreement). Grantee shall also
inform the Foundation of any material change in its operating budget and
expenses, including, but not limited to, material variations in executive
compensation. Grantee also agrees to provide the Foundation with a copy of all
materials developed or published using the Grant. Moreover, the Grant Reports
shall include any other information requested by the Foundation reasonably in
advance of the due date of the relevant Grant Report.
C. If the Grant funds are not fuiiy expended by Grantee in accordance with the
Budget as set forth in Exhibit A, Grantee will disclose this in the Grant Reports,
and the Foundation will make a determination about such funds upon receipt of
such information, including whether Grantee shall be required to return unspent
funds to the Foundation. Grantee may not reallocate any unspent funds and may
not spend or retain unspent funds after the Budget end date without prior written
approval from the Foundation.
d. Grantee will (i) immediately furnish the Foundation with any information
concerning a threatened, proposed, or actual change in Grantee's status as a
Qualifying Grantee, and (ii) provide the Foundation prompt written notice (1)
if any of the events in Section 7 of this Agreement occurs, and (2) of each and
every event which, at the giving of notice or lapse of time, could reasonably be
expected to constitute an event described in Section 7 of this Agreement.
7. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by the Foundation if any of the
following has occurred, it being understood and agreed that the determination of
whether any such condition or event has occurred will be made by the Foundation in
its sole discretion:
a. Any of the warranties or representations made by Grantee in this Agreement is
or becomes untrue in any respect;
b. There is a material change in the purpose, character or method of operation of
Grantee, a material change in the leadership of Grantee, or a material change in
Grantee's staff responsible for carrying out the Purpose of the Agreement
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c. Grantee uses any portion of the Grant for any purpose other than the Purpose
without the prior written consent of the Foundation;
d. The Internal Revenue Service makes a determination, preliminary or otherwise,
that the Grant does not constitute a qualifying distribution by the Foundation
within the meaning of Code Section 4942(g)(1)(A) or (B);
e. Grantee has materially misrepresented to the Foundation its activities or
financial condition;
f Grantee fails to comply with any of the provisions of this Agreement including,
but not limited to, the Budget and Milestones in Exhibits A and B, respectively;
or
g. The Grant or its Purpose does not contribute to the accomplishment of the
Grantee's charitable mission as originally anticipated.
The effective date of the Foundation's termination of this Agreement (the
"Termination Effective Date") shall be the earlier of (a) the date notice is given by
the Foundation to Grantee of the termination, and (b) if so elected by the Foundation,
the date on which the event triggering the right of termination occurred. The delay
in, or failure of, the Foundation to exercise its right to terminate at any time shall not
be a waiver of such right, either with respect to the cause giving rise thereto or any
other cause for termination, and the payment by the Foundation of any portion of the
Grant after notice of an event giving rise to a right to terminate shall not be a waiver
of the right to terminate or any rights of the Foundation upon termination, and in no
event will such delay, failure or payment give rise to any argument for novation,
ratification, estoppel, laches, or any other equitable or legal defense if the Foundation
later elects to exercise its right of termination.
8. Payment Obligation; Return of Funds. In the event that the Foundation terminates
this Agreement pursuant to the terms hereunder:
a. Any remaining payment obligation of the Foundation to Grantee, whether under
this Grant or otherwise, shall be null and void as of the Termination Effective
Date;
b. If the Foundation terminates this Agreement pursuant to any provision
hereunder other than Section 7(a) or 7(e) of this Agreement, Grantee shall
promptly return to the Foundation any amounts of the Grant previously paid to
Grantee which have not yet been expended as of the Termination Effective Date
or which were not used for the Purpose; and
c. If the Foundation terminates this Agreement pursuant to either Section 7(a) or
7(e) of this Agreement, Grantee shall promptly return to the Foundation an
amount equal to the amount of the Grant previously paid to Grantee.
Indemnity; Liability. Grantee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
Foundation, its officers, directors, founders, employees and agents and each of their
affiliates (collectively, the "Foundation Parties"), from and against, any liability,
damage, loss or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses of
litigation) incurred or imposed upon the Foundation Parties in connection with any
claims, suits, actions, demands or judgments, arising out of or related to (a) any act
or omission of Grantee, its employees or agents in applying for or accepting the
Grant; (b) the expending of Grant funds furnished pursuant to this Agreement; or (c)
the carrying out of any programs or projects funded by the Grant. The Foundation
shall not be liable for any losses, damages, claims or other liabilities arising out of
Grantee's activities. It is expressly understood that the Foundation, by making the
Grant and entering into this Agreement, has no obligation to provide other or
additional support to Grantee.
IQ. Grant Publicity. Grantee may release information regarding the Grant (i.e.,
information mentioning this Agreement, the Foundation, and/or the Grant) provided
that at the time of such release Grantee (i) is in compliance with the provisions of this
Agreement; (ii) has received prior written approval from the Foundation's Vice
President of Communications; and (iii) agrees to furnish the Foundation with copies
of any such news releases or other written materials within a reasonable time after
such release. Grantee will advise the Foundation immediately if there is any
unauthorized release of information. Without further notice to or consent from
Grantee, the Foundation may include information about this Agreement and/or Grant,
and any photographs, reports, or other published or printed materials provided by
Grantee to the Foundation in the Foundation's published reports, website, news
releases, and other external communications related to the Foundation.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, Grantee may release any information about
the Agreement and/or Grant that is required to be disclosed under any applicable laws
or regulations. Moreover, the parties recognize that this Section does not affect
Grantee's rights to publish any materials or research funded with this Grant or to
release public statements or release information about activities or research funded
with this Grant to the extent such materials, research, statements, or information do
not mention the Grant, this Agreement, and/or the Foundation.
11. Gifts, The Foundation desires that all of Grantee's resources be dedicated to
accomplishing its philanthropic and charitable purposes. Therefore, Grantee agrees
that it will not furnish the Foundation or Foundation Parties with any membership,
commemorative items, recognition plaques, or gratuities or benefits of any kind.
12. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of Texas, and shall be performable and enforceable in Harris County, Texas.
The sole and exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute arising under or related to this
Agreement shall be in the state district courts of Harris County, Texas, and Grantee
irrevocably submits in advance to personal jurisdiction in the state district courts of
Harris County, Texas.
13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior oral or written
understanding or communications between the parties and constitutes the entire
agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereto. This Agreement
may not be amended or modified, nor any of its provisions waived, except in a written
document signed by an authorized representative of Grantee and the Foundation.
14. Waiver. Any waiver of any kind by either party of a breach of this Agreement shall
not operate or be construed as a waiver of such breach or any subsequent breach.
Either party's delay or omission in exercising any right, power, or remedy pursuant
to a breach or default by the other party shall not impair any right, power, or remedy
which that party may have.
] 5. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement becomes or is declared by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be illegai, unenforceable, or void, this Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect without such provision.
16. Assignment. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the
parties hereto and their respective permitted successors, assigns, heirs and legatees;
provided, however, Grantee cannot assign, or otherwise transfer, its rights or delegate
any of its obligations, without the prior written consent of the Foundation, which
consent the Foundation may withhold, condition or delay in its sole discretion.
17. No Third Party Rights. Except as set forth in Section 9 of this Agreement, it is the
explicit intention of the parties that no person or entity other than the parties is or
shall be entitled to bring any action to enforce any provision of this Agreement and
that the covenants and agreements set forth herein shall be solely for the benefit of
and enforceable only by the parties or their respective successors and assigns as
permitted hereunder.
18. Remedies. The rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative in
nature and shall be in addition to any such other rights and remedies available at law
or in equity.
19. Independent Parties. This Agreement shall not be deemed to create any relationship
of agency, partnership, or joint venture between the parties hereto. Grantee
acknowledges and agrees that it will conduct all activities funded by the Grant in its
own name and that Grantee's employees and agents are not, and will not hold
themselves out to be, agents or representatives of the Foundation for any purpose.
20. Survival. The provisions of Sections 5, 6, 8, and 9 shall survive any expiration or
termination of this Agreement, and each party shall remain obligated under any other
provisions that expressly or by their nature survive any expiration or termination of
it,. Agreement.
21. Muitipie Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts,
which may be signed by the parties separately, but together shall constitute a single
agreement.
22. Contact Information. For information regarding the Grant, please contact:
Laura and John Arnold Foundation
c/o Raquel Segundo, Grants Manager
3 Columbus Circle, Suite 1601
New York, NY 100'9
Phone: (212) 430-3632
E-mail; rsegundo@amoldi'oundation.org
Acknowledgment of Grantee's agreement to the representations, warranties, terns,
and conditions set forth in this Agreement must be made by a duly authorized officer of
Grantee who should execute a copy of this Agreement and return an executed copy to the
Foundation within ten (10) business days from the date on the first nae of this Agreement
and if a duly executed cony of this Agreement is not received by the Foundation within
such ten (10) business days this Agreement and the Grant are hereby revoked
We look forward to our Grant assisting your organization in accomplishing its
mission and charitable goals.
Very truly yours,
91&_A�
Kelh Rhee
President and Chief Executive Officer
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
IOWA CITY
Grantee
By: i
Name: James A. Throgmorton
T:tle:
Date: December 6,_2017
Approved By �, /�/
Otv;ltwmey's office
EXHIBIT A
BUDGET
AM Grant spending will commence on the Effective Date and mets, be concluded by no later than
December 31, 2019. The Grant will be used exclusively for the Purpose on the expenditures
detailed below. Re -budgeting across Budget line items or between Budget periods is allowed,
except where such re -budgeting results from a change in the Purpose of the Grant. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, however, Grantee must seek the Foundation's prior written approval for any re -
budgeting above 10% for any given Budget line item or for any re -budgeting between Budget
periods. Moreover, Grantee must inform the Foundation of any material change in its operating
budget and expenses, including but not limited to material variations in executive compensation.
Period 1
Period 2
Expense Description
Effective Date —
111119 —
Total
12/31/18
12131/19
Personnel:
David. Schwindt,DDJFellow (100%FTS, 38%
$120,000
$123,120
$243,120
Fran e, 2.6% increase in Period 2)
David Schwindt potential overtime costs
up to $45,600
up to $46,336
up to $9;,436
$53.63 per hour, 1.6% increase in Period 2
Personnel Subtotal
$165,600
$163,456
$335,056
Travel Expenses:
Travel to speak and support other DDS
jurisdictions
$7,500
$7,500
$15,000
(approximately 5 tris per year
Travel Subtotal
$7,500
$7,500
$75,000
Total Foundation Project Expense
up to $173,100
up to $176,956
up to $350,056
EXHIBIT B
MILESTONES
Project Background and Goals: Grantee shall serve as a DDJ proof of concept site to
demonstrate how communities can implement the DDJ process of combining data across health,
criminal justice, and social service systems (the "Systems") to (i) identify and better understand
the needs of the highest utilizers of services (the "High Utilizers"); (ii) identify and deploy
interventions; and (iii) track the costs and outcomes of those interventions.
With this Grant, Grantee will promote the DDJ project by assigning one of its current employees
to work full-time toward implementation of the DDJ process (the "Implementation Manager"),
and educating regional and national audiences about best practices and lessons learned from the
implementation. The Implementation Manager will work in collaboration with an employee of
Johnson County, Iowa, who is assigned part-time to this project (the "Johnson County
Implementation Manager") (collectively, the "Implementation Managers"). Specifically, the
Implementation Managers will coordinate stakeholders and data owners across the Systems, help
develop and implement multi -agency data sharing agreements, help to extract, integrate, and
analyze data to improve ongoing processes, and support the development of a proposal for a
rigorous evaluation of a high Utilizers intervention. The Implementation Manager is, and will
remain throughout the term of this Agreement, an Iowa City police officer, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Iowa City Police Department C 1CPD"), and bound by the ICPD chain of
command.
All milestones will be completed by Grantee as soon as practicable and in no event later than the deadlines specified
below, unless Grantee has received the Foundation's prior written consent to amend these deadlines.
Milestone
Deadline
1. Create and maintain a DDJ stakeholder group: The
March 1, 2018
Implementation Managers will create and maintain a DDJ stakeholder
group that meets regularly (at least once per quarter). The stakeholder
group should include representation from relevant government
organizations or agencies, non-profit organizations, academic
institutions, and, if applicable, for-profit entities.
2. Acquire and integrate data from criminal justice and health
Ongoing through
systems: The Implementation Managers will work across a range of
January 1, 2020
City and County stakeholders to locate data that can be shared and
integrated to identify the High Utilizers. The Implementation
Telephonic updates on
Managers should work to include at least one (1) dataset representing
data acquisition and
a health care or social service provider with at least one (1) dataset from
integration on a
the criminal justice system. The Implementation Managers should
monthly basis
work to maximize the number of datasets shared and integrated across
a broader range of relevant systems, including, but not limited to:
emergency medical first response, such as Fire or EMT, social service
provision, such as homeless services, behavioral health services,
Milestone
Deadline
substance use treatment, primary health treatment, emergency health
treatment, police, court, jail, and criminal community supervision.
3. Create necessary agreements and contracts for data sharing
Governing
and governance: The Implementation Managers will enter into
Agreements:
agreements to govern the ongoing contribution and use of data in
March I, 2018
support of the DDJ project, including, but not limited to, data sharing
agreements, memoranda of understanding, and business associate
Data Governance
agreements (collectively, the "Governing Agreements•"), and an agreed
Structure and
upon structure or process for data contributors' decision-making
Processes:
process (the "Data Governance Structure and Processes").
December 31, 2018
4. Analyze and use data:
Initial Analysis and
DDJ stakeholder
Initial Analysis: The Implementation Managers will analyze data on
group presentation:
the High Utilizers in their community and document the characteristics
December 31, 2018
of the High Utilizers, including such things as common factors and
service needs. The Implementation Managers will present the data
Final Analysis:
analysis to DDJ community stakeholders.
December 31, 2019
Final Analysis: The Implementation Managers will analyze data on
the High Utilizers and document the impact of any changes to process
or service provision to the High Utilizers. The Implementation
Managers will present the data analysis to DDJ community
stakeholders.
5. Interim Grant Report: Grantee will submit the interim Grant
January 31, 2019
Report to the Foundation as required by Section 6(b)(i) of this
Agreement.
6. Develop research proposal: The Implementation Managers will
June 30, 2019
develop and submit a research proposal to the Foundation to conduct a
rigorous evaluation of a High Utilizer intervention. If the Foundation
approves the proposal, any additional support from the Foundation will
be addressed through a separate grant agreement.
7. Presentation for National Association of Counties: The
At least one (1)
Implementation Managers will (a) present implementation best
presentation:
practices and lessons learned to at least one (1) National Association
December 31, 2018
of Counties DDJ webinar or conference per calendar year and (b)
produce at least one (1) case study on data integration and engagement
At least (I) additional
work to share across the DDJ communities.
presentation:
December 31, 2019
Milestone
Deadline
At least one (1) case
study: December 31,
2019
8. Expert Consultation: Grantee's Implementation Manager will
Ongoing during the
serve as an expert during webinars, at conferences, and will provide
Term
expert advice to other jurisdictions seeking to implement DDJ in their
communities.
9. DDJ implementation final report: The Implementation Managers
Draft Report:
will write a final report documenting the different steps they have taken
December 1, 2019
to implement DDJ in their community, including their experience and
processes on stakeholder engagement, creating the Data Governance
Final Report:
and Structure Processes, what they learned about the High Utilizers,
January 31, 2020
and how data informed their approach to providing services to the High
Utilizers. If possible, the report should include an estimate of the cost
of providing services to the High Utilizers when DDJ implementation
started and any cost savings and outcome improvements achieved as a
result. After the Foundation reviews and approves the draft report,
Grantee shall make the final report publicly available.
10. Final Grant Report: Grantee will submit the final Giant Report to
the Foundation as required by Section 6(b)(ii) of this Agreement.
January 31, 2020
November 2017
Geoff Fruin
City Manager, Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Fruin:
It is my pleasure to inform yoy that the Board
Foundation (the "Foundation") has an orized a gran
$350,506.00 (three hundred fifty thou nd five hu c
installments as set forth below, subject to Grantee's ci
of, as the case may be, the terms, conditi ns, agr ems
provisions set forth in this agreement (this gre en,
Of Directors of the Laura and John Arnold
to Iowa City ("Grantee") in the amount of
red six dollars) (the "Grant"), payable in
eptance of, compliance with or the making
,nts, warranties, representations, and other
The Grant shall be used for the purpo e of supporting implementation of the Data -Driven
Justice ("DDJ") project in Iowa City, Iowa, a d sharing best practices and lessons learned from
the implementation with regional and nation udiences, with the overall goal of increasing the
use of data in the criminal justice system (co ecfvely, the "Purpose").
Grantee and the Foundation
conditions, agreements, warranties, r
are attached to the Grant:
Charitable Purpose. Grantee
educational, and/or scientific
those authorities interpreting
Revenue Code of 1986 (as r
predecessor or successor fedei
propaganda, influence legis]
outcome of any election, ca
applicable local, state, federa
income or gains earned there r
otherwise by prior written c n
agree, and consent to the following terms,
end other provisions, which either relate to or
1gr s that the Grawill only be used for charitable,
pu oses as such p oses are generally defined by
thp provisions of Se\will
(c)(3) of the Internal
nded, including anonding provisions of
tax laws, "Code"), ot be used to carry on
.tion, fund any polipaign, influence the
y on any voter regirives, or violate any
or foreign law. Grantthat the Grant (and all
shall be used solely fpose, unless approved
ent of the Foundation
2. Term. The term of this A eement will commence on the date\heein
executes this
Agreement as set forth o the signature page hereto (the "Effete') and will
expire on March 31, 202 , unless terminated earlier as providedthe "Tern:').
3. Payment of Grant Fun s. Until the earliest of such time as theas been paid
in full, the end of the germor the termination of this Agreemennt to Section
7 of this Agreement, and provided Grantee is in full compliance terns of this
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Agreement, the Foundation shall pay Grantee the Grant in three (3) installment
payments as follows (each an "Installment Payment" and collectively, the
"Jnstallment Payments"): (a) the first Installment Payment of $173,100.00 (one
hundr� seventy-three thousand one hundred dollars), within thirty (30) business
days of\the execution and delivery of a signed copy to the Foundation of this
Agreem , t by (;rantaa• (hl tha QP,A» A ,.F e17n nnn nn t_.
hundred se enty thousand dollars) on or by February 28, 2019; and (c) the third and
final Instal] ent Payment of $7,406.00 (seven thousand four hundred six dollars) on
or by Februal 28, 2020. All Installment Paymen s pursuant to this Agreement will
be contingent o Grantee's full compliance with t budget and milestones set forth
in Exhibits A a d B attached heretoIfulle
nto rated herein (the "Budget and
Milestones"), in a anner satisfactory Fou ation. The Foundation shall not
be obligated to ma any Installment nt i the Foundation determines in its
sole discretion that rantee is not ie pfiance with the terms of this
Agreement, including t Budget and l s. If the Foundation does not make
an Installment Payment b cause Grantin full compliance with the terms of
this Agreement, including, ut not lim, full compliance with the Budget and
Milestones, theFoundation all not le obligated to make such Installment
Payment, even if Grantee subse uently uch breach or becomes fully compliant
with the Agreement, including, b t not to, the Budget and Milestones.
4. Representations and Warranties. tee makes the following representations and
warranties:
a. Grantee is a governmenta unit d ly formed, validly existing, and in good
standing in the State of owa with all governmental power, authority, and
permits necessary to ca on its activr 'es, including the Purpose of the Grant.
b. Grantee is currently, d at all times d •ng the Term will be, a Qualifying
Grantee. For purpo s of this Agreeme t, a "Qualifying Grantee" is an
organization which t all times meets the fo wing criteria: (i) it is a charitable
organization desc ' ed in Code Section 501(c (3), a governmental unit defined
in Code Section 70(c)(1), or an integral pa of or an instrumentality of a
governmental u it defined in Code Section 17 c)(1), (ii) it is not a "private
foundation" w' in the meaning of Code Section 9(a), (iii) it is not a Type III
Supporting O ganization within the meaning of C de Section 509(a)(3), and
(iv) it is an ganization pursuant to which the accep ante of the provisions of
this Agrees ent or of the Grant will not adversely affe Grantee's status under
subsectio (i) — (iii) above. Grantee is not aware of an threat or challenge to
its statu as a Qualifying Grantee. Furthermore, if antee is a publicly
suppol d charity within the meaning of Code Section 17 b)(1)(A)(iv) or (vi)
or S tion 509(a)(2), Grantee represents that the Grant will of cause Grantee
to lose its status as a publicly supported chanty.
e. The Purpose of the Giant is charitable, educational, and/or scientific as such
purposes are generally defined by those authorities interpreting the provisions
of ode Section 501(c)(3), and the Grant will only be used for such charitable,
edu tional, and/or scientific purposes and will not be used to carry on
propa anda, influence legislation, find any political campaign, influence the
outcom of any election, carry on any voter registration drives, or violate any
appli cab local, state, federal, or foreign law.
d. The parties knowledge that the Foundation wilj
ict or control Grantee's
interactions u'th any govennnent officials or emGrantee agrees that it
will advise the oundation if it or any ofits agene inactivity that could
give rise to any ' closure of the Grant or the Fn under federal, state,
or local lobbying d closure rules and/or campaice laws.
e. Grantee complies with and will continue toply with all applicable local,
state, federal, and forei laws, statutes,ru s, and regulations, as amended
from time to time.
f. All information relating to thl Grant he tofore provided to the Foundation by
Grantee or to be provided to tl Fo ation by Grantee during the Term has
been, and for the duration of th T rm (and for so long as any obligations
pursuant to Sections 5 and 6 of thi Agreement remain outstanding) will at all
times continue to be true, accurat complete in all material respects.
5. Records. Grantee will maintain a curate d complete records of receipts and
expenditures made from Grant funs and will eep these records during the period
covered by Grantee's reporting o igations specr ed in Section 6 of this Agreement
and for at least three (3) years t ereafter. During he Tenn, and for three (3) years
thereafter, upon the request o the Foundation, Grantee shall make such records
available for inspection by t e Foundation and its "Representatives during normal
business hours, and Grante shall cooperate and assist the Foundation with the
Foundation's review of su records.
6. Reporting and Informa on.
a. Grantee will im ediately provide the Foundation with (i) a copy of Grantee's
current, valid detennination letter from the Internal, Revenue Service
recognizing rantee's status as a Qualifying Grantee, and (ii) copies of
Grantee's f ancial statements with respect to Grantee's fiscal years ending on
June 30, 18, June 30, 2019, and June 30, 2020, as such documents become
available.
b. Grantee will promptly provide the Foundation with: (i) an interim, report on
January 31, 2019, and (ii) a final report on January 31, 2020 (each a "Grant
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Report" and collectively, the "Grant Reports"). Each Grant Report will include
a full, detailed accounting of expenditures of Grant funds, including a
confirmation that the funds have been spent exclusively toward the Purpose in
accordance with the Budget, as well as a narrative of what was ac mplished
by the use of such funds during the reporting period (including a scription of
progress ade in fulfilling the Purpose of the Grant, and a nfirmation of
Grantee's compliance with the terns of this Agreement). antee shall also
inform the oundation of any material change in its o ating budget and
expenses, in luding, but not limited to, material va tions in executive
compensation.\duc
e also agrees to provide the Foun tion with a copy of all
materials dever published using the Grant. M eover, the Grant Reports
shall include ar information requested by y Foundation reasonably in
advance of theto of the relevant Grant R rt.
c. if the Grant funds are of fully expended WGrantee in accordance with the
Budget as set forth in Ex 'bit A, Grantee disclose this in the Grant Reports,
and the Foundation will m e a determr ion about such funds upon receipt of
such information, includingXhether Gittee shall be required to return unspent
funds to the Foundation. Gran e rna of reallocate any unspent fiords and may
not spend or retain unspent fund a the Budget end date without prior written
approval from the Foundation.
d. Grantee will (i) immediately
concerning a threatened, pro
Qualifying Grantee, and (ii)
the Foundation with any information
actual change in Grantee's status as a
oundation prompt written notice (1)
if any of the even/the
n 7 of this A\agr
ccurs, and (2) of each and
every event whiching of noticetime, could reasonably be
expected to constint described of this Agreement.
Termination. This Agry be terminFoundation if any of the
following has occurredunderstood athat the determination of
whether any such coedint has occurrade by the Foundation in
its sole discretion:
a. Any of the warranties or representations made by Gran in this Agreement is
or becomes un e in any respect; \
b. There is a n terial change in the purpose, character or met od of operation of
Grantee, a r aterial change in the leadership of Grantee, or a aterial change in
Grantee's taff lonsible for carrying out the Purpose of the greement;
c. Grantee ses any portion of the Grant for any purpose other tha the Purpose
without the prior written consent of the Foundation;
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d. The Internal Revenue Service makes a determination, preliminary or otherwise,
that the Grant does not constitute a qualifying distribution by the Foundation
within the meaning of Code Section 4942(g)(1)(A) or ('B);
e. Grant e has materially misrepresented to the Foundation its activities or
financi condition; J
f. Grantee fa i to comply with any of the provisions of this Agre ent including,
but not lunit to, the Budget and Milestones in Exhibits A a B, respectively;
or
g. The Grant or its urpi se does not contribute to the ecomplishrment of the
Grantee's charitabl mission as originally anticipate
The effective date of A Foundation's terminat�a)
of this Agreement (the
"Termination Effective Date" shall be the earlier ofthedate notice is given by
the Foundation to Grantee of t termination, and � if so elected by the Foundation,
the date on which the event tri Bring the right termination occurred. The delay
in, or failure of, the Foundation to xercise its ri t to terminate at any time shall not
be a waiver of such right, either wr respect the cause giving rise thereto or any
other cause for termination, and the p
Grant after notice of an event giving
of the right to terminate or any rights
event will such delay, failure or pay
ratification, estoppel, laches, or any o1
later elects to exercise its right of teryl
y the Foundation of any portion of the
1 right to terminate shall not be a waiver
Foundation upon termination, and in no
;ive rise to any argument for novation,
(;table or legal defense if the Foundation
8. Payment Obligation; Return of unds. In the e ent that the Foundation terminates
this Agreement pursuant to the t rms hereunder:
a. Any remaining paymen obligation of the Found ion to Grantee, whether under
this Grant or otherwis , shall be null and void as f the Termination Effective
Date;
b. if the Foundatio terminates this Agreement purs ant to any provision
hereunder other an Section 7(a) or 7(e) of this Agr ement, Grantee shall
promptly returno the Foundation any amounts of the Gra t previously paid to
Grantee which ave not yet been expended as of the Termin ion Effective Date
or which wer not used for the Purpose; and
c. If the Fou ation terminates this Agreement pursuant to either ection 7(a) or
7(e) of t s Agreement, Grantee shall promptly return to the F undation an
amoun qual to the arnount of the Grant previously paid to Grante .
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9. Indemnity; Liability. Grantee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
Foundation, its officers, directors, founders, employees and agents and each of their
affiliates (collectively, the "Foundation Parties"), from and against, any liability,
damage, 1'ee'ss or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses of
litigation) incurred or imposed upon the Foundation Parties in connection' with any
claims, nits, ctions, demands or judgments, arising out of or related to'(a) any act
or oinissi of,.Grantee, its employees or agents in applying for or accepting the
Grant, (b) t expending of Grant funds furnished pursuant to this Agreement; or (c)
the carrying o t of any programs or projects funded by the GraW The Foundation
shall not be liab for any losses, damages, claims or other liabilities arising out of
Grantee's activitie It is expressly understood that the Foundation, by making the
Grant and entering 'nto this Agreement, has no obligati,,on to provide other or
additional support to antee.
10. Grant Publicity. Grant may release in:
information mentioning this grecment, the F
that at the time of such release rantee (i) is in
Agreement; (ii) has received p ' r written a
President of Communications; an iii) agrees
of any such news releases or other ritten
such release. Grantee will advise t e F ur
unauthorized release of information. hoi
Grantee, the Foundation may include inf ati
and any photographs, reports, or orb pu is
Grantee to the Foundation in the F undati
releases, and other external mmunica
Notwithstanding the foregoing, h ever, Gran
rmati# regarding the Grant (i.e.,
Ind, and/or the Grant) provided
liance with the provisions of this
oval from the Foundation's Vice
furnish the Foundation with copies
Trials within a reasonable time after
ation immediately if there is any
further notice to or consent from
t about this Agreement and/or Grant,
ed or printed materials provided by
s published reports, website, news
ns related to the Foundation.
nay release any information about
the Agreement and/or Grant that 's required to be di losed under any applicable laws
or regulations. Moreover, the parties recognize th this Section does not affect
Grantee's rights to publish y materials or research unded with this Grant or to
release public statements o' release information about tivities or research funded
with this Grant to the exte t such materials, research, stat ents, or information do
not mention the Grant, t 's Agreement, and/or the Foundati
11. Gifts. The Foundati# desires that all of Grantee's resour es be dedicated to
accomplishing its ph' anthropic and charitable purposes. There e, Grantee agrees
that it will not fum' h the Foundation or Foundation Parties with ty membership,
commemorative i ms, recognition plaques, or gratuities or benefits any kind.
12. Governing Larl and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the ws
' of the
State of Texand shall be performable and enforceable in Harris Court Texas.
The sole and exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute arising under or relate o thus
tre
Agreement shall be in the state district courts of Harris County, Texas, and Gr e
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irrevocably submits in advance to personal jurisdiction in the state district courts of
Harris County, Texas.
13. Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes any prior oral written
understanding or communications between the parties and constitut the entire
agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereto. T Is Agreement
may not be amended or modified, nor any of its provisions waived, e cept in a written
docunx t signed by an authorized representative of Grantee and e Foundation.
14. Waiver. A\mayve. r of any kind by either party of a breach this Agreement shall
not operatenstrued as a waiver of such breach or y subsequent breach.
Either partyor omission in exercising any right, wer, or remedy pursuant
to a breach by the other party shall not impair ny right, power, or remedy
which that y ve.15. Severabilityprove 'on of this Agreement comes or is declared by a court
of competection to e illegal, unenforce le, or void, this Agreement shall
continue in e and elle without such nr vision.
16. Assignment. This Agreement shall inure to e benefit of and be binding upon the
parties hereto and their respective p inn
successors, assigns, heirs and legatees;
provided, however, Grantee cannot ass or otherwise transfer, its rights or delegate
any of its obligations, without the prio written consent of the Foundation, which
consent the Foundation may withhold, on tion or delay in its sole discretion.
17. No Third Party Rights. Except as s forth in ection 9 of this Agreement, it is the
explicit intention of the parties th no person entit\bh
other than the parties is or
shall be entitled to bring any acti to enforce avision of this Agreement and
that the covenants and agreeme s set forth herell be solely for the benefit of
and enforceable only by the ies or their resve successors and assigns as
pennitted hereunder.
18. Remedies. The rights and r medies provided inAgr ement are cumulative in
nature and shall be in addit'on to any such other riand r edies available at law
or in equity.
19. Independent Parties. T is Agreement shall not bmed to cr to any relationship
of agency, partnersh' or joint venture betwthe partie hereto. Grantee
acknowledges and a ees that it will conduct all ies funded b the Grantinits
own name and tha Grantee's employees and s are not, an will not hold
themselves out to e, agents or representatives ofoundation for a purpose.
20. Survival. The rovisions of Sections 5, 6, 8, anall survive any e iration or
termination of this Agreement, and each party shaain obligated unde any other
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provisions that expressly or by their nature survive any expiration or termination of
this Agreement.
21. Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts,
which may be signed by the parties separately, but together shall const' ute a single
agree ent.
22. Contact Ln rrnation. For information regarding the Grant, plea contact:
Laura and )hn Arnold Foundation
c/o Raquel Se ndo, Grants Manager
3 Columbus Cir e, Suite 1601
New York, NY 10 9
Phone: (212) 430-36_
E-mail: rsegundo(a)amo foundation.(
Acknowledgment of Grantee's arcement to e representations, warranties, terms,
and conditions set forth in this Agreemen mustb made by a duly authorized officer of
Grantee who should execute a copy of this e ent and return an executed copy to the
We look forward to our Grant
mission and charitable goals.
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organization in accomplishing its
Very t%ily yours,
Kelli Rhee
President and Nief Executive Officer
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
TOW -A
Grants
By:
Name
Title:
Date:
EXHIBIT A
BUDGET
.911 Grant spending will connnence on the Effective Date and must be concluded by no later than
December 31, 2019. The Grant will be used exclusively for the Purpose on expenditures
detailed belo : Re -budgeting across Budget line items or between Budg periods is allowed,
except where su 1 re -budgeting results from a change in the Purpose of th rant. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, ho - ver, Grantee must seek the Foundation's prior ttten approval for any re -
budgeting above 10 for any given Budget line item or for any e -budgeting between Budget
periods. Moreover, Gr tee must inform the Foundation of any naterial change in its operating
budget and expenses, me ding but not limited to material va ' tions in executive compensation.
Period 1
Period 2
Expense Description
Effective D to —
1/1/19—
Total
12/31 8
12/31/19
Personnel:
David Schwindt, DDJ Fellow (100% F
38% Frin e, 2.6% increase in Period 2)
$120,000
$123,120
$243,120
David Schwindt potential overtime costs
($53.63 per hour, 2.6% increase in Period 2)
up to $45,600
up to $46,336
up to $91,936
Personnel Subtotal
$165,600
5169,456
$335,056
Travel Expenses:
Travel to speak and support other DD
jurisdictions (a roximatel , 5 tri s er ear)
$7,500
$7,500
$15,000
Travel Subt tat
$7,500
$7,500
$15,000
Total Foundation Pro'ect Expense
u to 73,100
u to $176,956
u to $350,056
EXHIBIT B
MILESTONES
Project Backgro d and Goals: Grantee shall serve as a D proof of concept site to
demonstrate how co inanities can implement the DDJ process o combining data across health.
criminal justice, and s cial service systems (the "Systems") to i) identify and better understand
the needs of the highe utilizers of services (the "High tilizers"): (ii) identify and deploy
interventions; and (iii) tra the costs and outcomes of tho interventions.
With this Grant, Grantee wil romote the DDJ projec by assigning one of its current employees
to work full-time toward imp-1entation of the D process (the "Implementation Manager"),
and educating regional and natio al audiences ab t best practices and lessons learned from the
implementation. The Implemental n Manager ill work in collaboration with an employee of
Johnson County, Iowa, who is s
Implementation Manager") (collecti
Implementation Managers will coordir
develop and implement multi -agency
analyze data to improve ongoing pro,
rigorous evaluation of a High Utilizer
remain throughout the tern of this Ab
regulations of the Iowa City Polio
command.
p -time to this project (the "Johnson Countv
"Implementation Managers"). Specifically, the
ikeholders and data owners across the Systems, help
sharing agreements, help to extract, integrate, and
, and support the development of a proposal for a
vention. The Implementation Manager is, and will
Q an Iowa City police officer, subject to the rules and
rt ("ICPD"), and bound by the ICPD chain of
All milestones will be completed by G�tee as soon as practaible and iia no event later than the deadlines specified
below. unless Grantee has rec ived the Foundation's p1 or written consent to amend these deadlines.
1. Create and main in a DDJ stakeholder oup: The
Deadline
March 1, 2018
Implementation Manag s will create and maintain a DDJ takeholder
group that meets regul ly ('at least once per quarter). The st keholder
group should includ representation from relevant go rnment
organizations or encies, non-profit organizations, ae demic
institutions, and, if plicable, for-profit entities.
2. Acquire and ' tegrate data from criminal justice and hea th
Ongoing through
systems: The h lementation Managers will work across a range f
January 1, 2020
City and Coun stakeholders to locate data that can be shared an
integrated to identify the High Utilizers. The Implementation
Telephonic updates on
Managers sh uld work to include at least one (1) dataset representing
data acquisition and
a health care or social service provider with at least one(I)dataset from
integration on a
the criminal justice system. The Implementation Managers should
monthly basis
work to maximize the number of datasets shared and integrated across
a broader range of relevant systems, including, but not limited to:
emergency medical first response, such as Fire or EMT, social service
provision, such as homeless services, behavioral health services,
Milestone
Deadline
substance use treatn nt, primary health treatment, emergency health
treatment, police, co jail, and criminal community supervision.
3. Create necessary ag eements and contracts for data sharjdg
Governing
and governance: The plementation Managers will enter,"iinto
Agreements:
agreements to govern the going contribution and use of -data in
March 1, 2018
support of the DDJ project, i luding, but not limited to, d a sharing
agreements, memoranda of u derstanding, and busine s associate
Data Governance
agreements (collectively, the "G verningdgreements") and an agreed
Structure and
upon structure or process for to contributors �rlecision-making
Processes:
process ('the "Data Governance Sir cture and Procq§ses").
December 31, 2018
4. Analyze and use data:
Initial Analysis and
DDJ stakeholder
Initial Analysis: The Implementation M a rs will analyze data on
group presentation:
the High Utilizers in their community and d ument the characteristics
December 31, 2018
of the High Utilizers, including such thin s s common factors and
service needs. The Implementation Ma agers will present the data
Final Analysis:
analysis to DDJ community stakeholde
December 31, 2019
Final Analysis: The Implementatio Managers coil nalyze data on
the High Utilizers and document th impact of any ch es to process
or service provision to the Hi r Utilizers. The hn ementation
Managers will present the d to analysis to DDJ c mmunity
stakeholders.
5. Interim Grant Report: rantee will submit the interim .\11ant
January 31, 2019
Report to the Foundation "s required by Section 6(b)(i) o t 's
Agreement.
osal: The Implementation Managers wi
6. Develop research/separate
June 30, 2019
develop and submit a eh proposal to the Foundation to conduct a
rigorous evaluation ogh Utilizer intervention. If the Foundation
approves the proposaldditional support from the Foundation will
be addressed through grant agreement.
7. Presentation f r National Association of Counties: The
A least ne (1)
Implementation anagers will (a) present implementation best
p senta 'on:
practices and less ns learned to at least one (1) National Association
Decem er 31, 2018
of Counties DD webinar or conference per calendar year and (b)
produce at least one(]) case study on data integration and engagement
At least (1) dit onal
work to share across the DDJ communities.
presentation:
December 31, 2019
Milestone
Deadline
At least one (1) case
study: December 31,
2019
8. Expert Consu ation: Grantee's Implementation Man ger will
Ongoing during the
serve as an expert ring webinars, at conferences, and 11 provide
Term
expert advice to other 'urisdictions seeking to implemen DJ in their
communities.
9. DDJ implementationNrt: The Implem tation Managers
Draft Report:
will write a final report dothe different s eps they have taken
December 1, 2019
to implement DDJ in theiity, includin their experience and
processes on stakeholderent, creatin the Data Governance
Final Report:
and Structure Processes, learned out the High Utilizers,
January 31, 2020
and how data informed therapproac to pro iding services to the High
Utilizers. If possible, the report shoul in de an estimate of the cost
of providing services to the High Utiliz when DDJ implementation
started and any cost savings and outco e mprovements achieved as a
result. After the Foundation reviews and pproves the draft report,
Grantee shall make the final report p liely ailable.
10. Final Grant Report: Grantee ill submit th final Grant Report to
the Foundation as required by Se tion 6(b)(ii) of is Agreement.
January 31, 2020
CITY OF IOWA CIT 11-21-17
COUNCIL ACTION REPO 4d(9)
November 21, 2017
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest a Data
Driven Justice Agreement with the Arnold Foundation
Prepared By: Jody L. Matherly, Police Chief
Reviewed By: Eric Goers, Assistant City Attorney
Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: Resolution and Arnold Foundation Agreement
Executive Summary:
This agreement with the Laura and John Arnold Foundation will be used for the purpose of
supporting implementation of the Data -Driven Justice project in Iowa City. It provides funding
for the police officer position held by Officer David Schwindt for a period of up to two years, as
he works to implement the DDJ pilot project in Iowa City.
Background / Analysis:
In February 2014 Officer Schwindt began working on a project with Shelter House and the Local
Homeless Coordinating Board. Shelter House had received a planning grant for a housing first
project that would become known as the Frequent Users Systems Engagement (FUSE) project.
He examined Iowa City Police Department records to identify the individuals who had the most
frequent contact with the Iowa City Police and were also experiencing homelessness. It took
more than 40 hours for him to manually collect and analyze the relevant data to make a list.
That list was provided to many local service agencies who narrowed the list by comparing it to
their high utilizers. The information learned has proven to be very valuable in demonstrating the
need and value of a housing first option in Johnson County. The FUSE project was integrated
into the Data -Driven Justice Initiative (DDJI). This proposed agreement with the Foundation will
provide the resources necessary to continue working on DDJI which will benefit the community
of Iowa City in:
• Identifying high utilizers in our area across multiple service providers
• Identifying service gaps
• Creating a baseline of the results of our current services
• Tracking the outcomes of new or changed services in the future
• Providing valuable, deidentified datasets for future analysis by outside organizations,
entities, or institutions
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EXHIBIT A (Date)
BUDGET
All Grant spending will commence on the Effective Date and must be concluded by no later than
December 31, 2019. The Grant will be used exclusively for the Purpose on the expenditures
detailed below. Re -budgeting across Budget line items or between Budget periods is allowed,
except where such re -budgeting results from a change in the Purpose of the Grant. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, however, Grantee must seek the Foundation's prior written approval for any re -
budgeting above 10% for any given Budget line item or for any re -budgeting between Budget
periods. Moreover, Grantee must inform the Foundation of any material change in its operating
budget and expenses, including but not limited to material variations in executive compensation.
Expense Description
Period 1
Effective Date
—12/31/18
Period 2 1/1/19—
12/31/19
Total
Personnel:
David Schwindt, DDJ Fellow (100% FTE,
$165660
$ t69 X96
120
$335,506
38% Fringe, 2.6% increase in Period 211)"$120,000$123,120243
u
Fringe, potential eveftinte)
David Schwindt potential overtime costs
un to $45,600
up to $46,336
un to $91,936
53.63 per hour, 2.6% increase in Period 2
Personnel Subtotal
$165,600
$1694569""
$335,506
Travel Expenses:
Travel to speak and support other DDJ
jurisdictions (approximately 5 tris per year
$7,500
$7,500
$15,000
Travel Subtotal$7,500
$7,500
$15,000
Total Foundation Project Expense
a to $173 100
u to $176 956174"
u to $350,056
4CL(q)
EXHIBIT A
BUDGET
All Grant spendin will commence on the Effective Date and must P6 concluded by no later than
December 31, 201 . The Grant will be used exclusively for Purpose on the expenditures
detailed below. Re-bu geting across Budget line items or be cen Budget periods is allowed,
except where such re-bu eting results from a change in the P ose of the Grant. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, however, tee must seek the Foundati 's prior written approval for any re -
budgeting above 10% fora given Budget line it
r for any re -budgeting between Budget
periods. Moreover, Granteem t inform the Founda 'on of any material change in its operating
budget and expenses, including b t not limited to terial variations in executive compensation.
Period 1
Period 2
Effective
1/1/19—
Expense Description
Date —
12/31/19
Total
12/31/18
Personnel:
David Schwindt, DDJ Fellow (100% TE, 3 o Fringe,
$165,600
$169,906
$335,506
potential overtime)
PersonnA Subtotal
$165,600
$169,906
$335,506
Travel Expenses:
Travel to speak and supp other DDJ juris 'ctions
$7,500
$7,500
$15,000
(approximately 5 tri s per e
Travel Subt al
$7,500
$7,500
$15,000
Total Foundation Proje9f Expense
$173,100
$177,406
$350,056
®oat
CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319)356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
Late Handouts:
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on
Monday.
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Consent Calendar
4d Resolutions and Motions
Item 4d(9) Data Driven Justice Agreement - See redlined update Exhibit A
Item 4f(4) Bill Ackerman: Nov. 21 work session - Lusk Avenue Abomination
Regular Agenda
Item 6a S. Gilbert Street and McCollister Boulevard (Preserve at Sandhill) -
See additional correspondence
Item 8 Revised TIF Policies — See additional correspondence
Item 9 Rental Permit Requirements — See additional correspondence
Prepared by: BrettZimmerman, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., lova City, IA 52240, (319)356-5044
Resolution No. 17-347
Resolution setting a public hearing on December 5, 2017 on
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
the construction of the Mercer Aquatic Center Boiler and HVAC
Replacement Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of
said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said plans
on file for public inspection.
Whereas, funds for this project are available in account # R4331.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of The City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. A public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the above-mentioned project is to be held on the 5t' day of December,
2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting
is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing for
the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a
general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before
said hearing.
3. A copy of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the above-named project is hereby ordered placed on file by the City
Engineer in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed and approved this 21st day of November 2017
Maor
' pp}oved by
Ci y Clerk U City Attorney's Office
It was moved by trims and seconded by Botchway the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Botchway
Cale
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
4l:cz)
CITY OF IOWA CI 11-21-17
4e(2)COUNCIL ACTION REP
November 21, 2017
Resolution setting a public hearing on December 5, 2017 on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of
the Mercer Aquatic Center Boiler and HVAC Replacement Project,
directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City
Engineer to place said plans on file for public inspection.
Prepared By: Brett Zimmerman - Civil Engineer
Reviewed By: Kumi Morris - Facilities Manager, Jason Havel - City Engineer
Ron Knoche - Public Works Director, Juli Seydell Johnson - Parks and
Recreation Director, Geoff Fruin - City Manager
Fiscal Impact: The estimated cost for this project is $680,000 and will be funded by
Account # R4331
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: N/A
Attachments: Resolution
Executive Summary:
This agenda item begins the bidding process for the Mercer Aquatic Center Boiler and HVAC
Replacement Project. This project includes replacement of the existing boiler and HVAC
systems in the Mercer Aquatic Center and Scanlon Gymnasium.
Background / Analysis:
The existing boilers at the Mercer Aquatic Center and Scanlon Gymnasium have been in
operation since 1988 and are approaching the end of their useful life. Additionally, the current
HVAC system provides inconsistent heating and cooling, resulting in numerous patron
complaints regarding water and air temperatures in the facility.
Project Timeline:
Set Public Hearing — November 21, 2017
Hold Public Hearing — December 5, 2017
Bid Letting — January 11, 2018
Award Date — January 16, 2018
Substantial Completion — June 15, 2018
Final Completion — July 13, 2018
Prepared by: Brett Zimmerman, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5044
Resolution No. 17-349
Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of agreement,
and estimate of cost for the construction of the City of Iowa City
Building Automation Upgrades and Improvement Projects 2017,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and
place for receipt of bids.
Whereas, notice of public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of
cost for the above-named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held;
and
Whereas, the City Engineer or designee intends to post notice of the project on the website
owned and maintained by the City of Iowa City; and
Whereas, funds for this project are available in account # R4332.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that:
The plans, specifications, form of contract. and estimate of cost for the above-named
project are hereby approved.
2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above-
named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to Treasurer,
City of Iowa City, Iowa.
3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post notice as required in Section 26.3,
not less than 13 days and not more than 45 days before the date of the bid letting, which
may be satisfied by timely posting notice on the Construction Update Network, operated
by the Master Builder of Iowa, and the Iowa League of Cities website.
4. Sealed bids for the above-named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
at the Office of the City Clerk, at the City Hall, before 3:00 p.m. on the 14"' day of
December, 2017. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his
designee, and thereupon referred to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for
action upon said bids at its next regular meeting, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall,
City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the le day of December, 2017, or at a special
meeting called for that purpose.
Passed and approved this 21st day of November . 2017.
Ma or
Attest. Ll
City Clerk
A proved by
City Attorney's Office lti,/17
I
Resolution No. 17-349
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It was moved by Botchwav and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Thomas
Ayes: Nays: Absent:
the Resolution be
x Botchway
x Cole
x Dickens
x Mims
x Taylor
x Thomas
x Throgmorton
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Prepared by: Wendy Ford, Ec. Dev. Coord., 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5248
RESOLUTION NO. 17-350
Resolution adopting City of Iowa City Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policies
Whereas, the Iowa City City Council believes it is in the public's best interest to establish a policy
guiding the community's economic development activities; and
Whereas, the City Council determined to review and revise existing TIF policies in their 2016-2017
Strategic Plan, and
Whereas, the policies address the public benefits that can be gained through the use of tax
increment financing; and
Whereas, the City Council Economic Development Committee directed the policy review and
revision process; and
Whereas, the City Council Economic Development Committee voted to recommend the TIF Policies
to the City Council at their meeting on October 19, 2017; and
Whereas, the policies will be used to guide the City Council's future use of tax increment financing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policies attached hereto are adopted.
Passed and approved this 21st day of November 20 17
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It was moved by Thomas and seconded by Botchway the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
x Botchway
x Cole
x Dickens
x Mims
x Taylor
x Thomas
x Throgmorton
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Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policies
City of Iowa City's Strategic Plan
Alignment with the City's Strategic Plan will provide the first indicator about whether a project may be
eligible for TIF. To the extent that a project helps achieve the City's Strategic Plan objectives and is
located within an established Urban Renewal Area (Exhibit A), it may be eligible to be considered for TIF.
2016 — 2017 City of Iowa City Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan intends to foster a more inclusive, just and sustainable Iowa City
a) Promote a strong and resilient local economy
b) Encourage a vibrant and walkable urban core
c) Foster healthy neighborhoods throughout the City
d) Maintain a solid financial foundation
e) Enhance community engagement and intergovernmental relations
f) Promote environmental sustainability
g) Advance social justice and racial equity
In addition, the City will continue to seek projects that diversify existing uses in the given urban renewal
area. Such projects may include Class A office, hotel, entertainment, and residential uses, provided
market studies and financial analysis support such investment.
Sustainability
New office and mixed-use building projects receiving TIF in any urban renewal area shall be certified
Silver or better under the LEED for New Construction Rating System current at the time of design
development. New Residential projects shall be certified Silver under the National Green Building
Standard or the LEED Green Building Rating System appropriate to the building type. Further, for LEED
projects, at least 8 points shall be awarded for the LEED-NC Optimize Energy Performance credit to
ensure that TIF projects help meet the City's carbon emission reduction goals.
This requirement does not apply to renovation projects.
Downtown building heights and character
Applications for TIF support for downtown projects must indicate how the proposed project will help
fulfill the overall vision of the downtown portion of the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan, "to
preserve and enhance the historic buildings and character of Downtown, while encouraging appropriate
infill redevelopment with a mix of building uses." (p. 18, Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master
Plan.)
Except under extraordinary circumstances, applicants seeking TIF should ensure that their projects fall
within the Desired Height ranges shown on the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan's
building heights diagram shown on p. 106 of the Plan (Exhibits C and D of this document). The height
considerations shall only apply to area inside the border of Iowa Avenue, Gilbert, Burlington and Clinton
Streets.
Deviations from the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan's guidelines shown on p. 56 and the
Desired Building Height map (p. 106 of the Plan and Exhibit C, following) may be considered if the
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applicant demonstrates that 1) the proposed building and uses will help fulfill the overall vision of the
Plan by facilitating—architecturally, materially, and/or financially—the preservation and enhancement
of adjacent or nearby historic structures, if applicable, and 2) that the proposed building will provide
exceptional public benefits.
Exceptional public benefits are ones that go well beyond what is required by other sections of this
policy, and which advance the City's vision of fostering a more inclusive, just, and sustainable city.
These public benefits may include:
1. innovative building design which produces affordable housing for long-term residents and/or
affordable retail space for locally -owned businesses;
2. attractive public space that is available and easily accessible to all city residents;
3. good job opportunities for low-income youth;
4. carbon -neutrality, or achievement of LEED Gold or higher certification; and
5. public display of paintings, photographs, sculpture, poems, and other visual and literary art,
maps, or historical artifacts that express how diverse groups have contributed to (and are
contributing to) the unique character and identity of contemporary Iowa City community and
culture.
This list is not intended to constrain the developer's ingenuity in proposing public benefits that clearly
help foster an inclusive, just, and sustainable city.
For a proposed project which would be located on a street with a substantial number of buildings
eligible for historic landmark designation, the tallest portion of the project must be stepped back from
its street frontages far enough to produce "no significant impact" on the existing historic character of
the street fronts when seen from the public right-of-way.
The provisions of this section will apply until a Downtown Form -Based Code or urban design plan is
adopted.
Historic preservation
Properties in the downtown area are designated one of four ways. Those that are:
a) on the National Register of Historic Places,
b) individually eligible (for the National Register of Historic Places)/key properties,
c) contributing properties (those that add to the historical integrity or architectural qualities to
make a local and/or national historic district significant), and
d) non-contributing properties.
New construction requiring the demolition of structures on the National Register of Historic Places, or
those identified as individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or those identified as
key properties are not eligible for tax increment financing. Further, all rehabilitation to these structures
shall be done in such a manner as to preserve or restore any historic structure to productive use. The
guidelines for determining if rehabilitation does preserve or restore the structure shall be those set forth
in the 1990 revised edition of the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for
Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.
All additions to buildings on the National Register of on the National Register of Historic Places or those
that are individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or are key properties shall be
developed in such a manner as to be architecturally compatible with existing development.
(Amendment 49, 2001 City -University Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan.)
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Properties designated contributing may be eligible for tax increment financing and any redevelopment of
contributing properties should preserve and enhance the historic character of the block
Historic preservation projects may be eligible for TIF funding via district -wide TIF, to incentivize historic
renovation projects that may not add enough taxable value to rely solely on the subject property's
increment.
Affordable housing
TIF projects in any urban renewal area with a residential component as part of the project must provide
a minimum of 15% of the units as affordable to tenants at or below 60% AMI (area median income). If
those housing units are for sale, units will be targeted to households at or below 110% AMI. The City
may require a lower AMI for rental units.
Developers may be eligible to negotiate a fee -in -lieu of providing on site affordable housing, or to
provide affordable housing elsewhere in the community, subject to the City's sole discretion.
In part, in exchange for the increased density created for the Riverfront Crossings (RFC) zone, any
project with housing in the district, regardless of whether it is a TIF project, must include 10% affordable
housing. TIF policy in the RFC zone is that any financial gap due to affordable housing created by zoning
requirements (10%) is the responsibility of the developer and that affordable housing above the
required 10% in RFC could be TIF eligible, if the financial analysis determines a gap.
Economic justice
The City will not contract with or provide any economic development incentives to any person or entity
who has participated in wage theft by violation of the Iowa Wage Payment Collection law, the Iowa
Minimum Wage Act, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or any comparable state statute or local
ordinance, which governs the payment of wages. Misclassification of employees as independent
contractors is a violation of the FLSA and is included in the definition of wage theft.
Development Agreements for TIF projects shall include in the contract for the construction of the
Minimum Improvements, between the Developer and the General Contractor, the following written
provisions, proof of which must be provided to City prior to the start of construction:
a) Agreement by the General Contractor to comply with all state, federal and local laws and
regulations, including, but not limited to the requirements of Iowa Code Chapter 91C (Contractor
Registration with the Iowa Division of Labor), Iowa Code Chapter 91A (Iowa Wage Payment
Collection Law), Iowa Code Chapter 91D (Minimum Wage), the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and
the Internal Revenue Code.
b) Agreement by the General Contractor to provide to the Developer and the City no later than the
filing of an application for issuance of a building permit, the names and addresses of each
subcontractor and the dollar value of the work the subcontractor is expected to perform.
c) Demonstration by the General Contractor that it has the capacity to meet all performance, and labor
and material payment, bonding requirements relative to the Minimum Improvements.
d) Providing to the City a certificate by the General Contractor's insurer that it has in force all insurance
coverage required with respect to construction of the Minimum Improvements.
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e) Demonstration by the General Contractor that it has required all subcontractors to agree, in writing,
that the subcontractor will comply with all state, federal and local laws and administrative rules and
regulations, including, but not limited to the requirements of Iowa Code Chapter 91C (Contractor
Registration with the Iowa Division of Labor), Iowa Code Chapter 91A (Iowa Wage Payment
Collection Law), Iowa Code Chapter 91D (Minimum Wage), the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, anc
the Internal Revenue Code.
Quality jobs
When a TIF project is based on the creation or retention of jobs, certain wage thresholds must be met to
help ensure the City's financial participation only serves to increase the average area wage. This policy
does not require that everyjob associated with a TIF project, such as those that might be created by the
addition of a new retailer in a building, or the construction jobs required to build a TIF project, meet
these standards. Rather, as a policy to incentivize the addition of high payingjobs to the local economy,
a jobs -based TIF incentive would be structured using the thresholds of the State of Iowa High Quality
Jobs Program.
Other Public Interests
Recognizing that some non-profit activity and/or investment in public infrastructure may influence
additional private economic development activity, TIF may be an appropriate tool to further investment
in Iowa City's cultural and/or natural assets. Understanding that TIF is made possible by the increased
value in real property, and that most cultural organizations and public lands are generally tax exempt, a
TIF project would only be possible by using increment from the district. Examples include:
a) Arts and cultural activities or facilities
b) Historic preservation
c) Public improvements that serve as a catalyst for the economic development of the urban renewal
area
Underwriting and Application
The following policies are designed to provide a consistent and transparent process for the review and
analysis of all applications for TIF assistance.
a) Complete application submission.
b) But for" standard: Each project must demonstrate sufficient need for the City's financial assistance,
such that without it, the project would not occur. Every other financial piece of the project must be
in place prior to the consideration of TIF. TIF assistance will be used as gap financing as determined
through gap analysis.
c) Method of TIF financing: The City reserves the right to determine the method of TIF financing that is
in the best interests of the taxpayer. As such, the City strongly prefers the use of TIF rebates over
the shortest term possible.
d) Developer equity: Developer Equity must be equal to or greater than City funding. TIF assistance
shall not exceed the amount of equity provided by the Developer. Equity is defined as cash,
unleveraged value in land, or prepaid costs attributable to the project.
e) Project based TIF: TIF for private developments must generate TIF increment sufficient to be self-
supporting. Only in exceptional cases, will the City consider using district -wide increment.
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Financing (TIF) Policies
Plan
Alignment with the City's St tegic Plan will provide the first indicator about w ether a project may be
eligible for TIF. To the extent t t a project helps achieve the City's Strategic Ian objectives and is
located within an established Ur n Renewal Area (Exhibit A), it may be e ' ible to be considered for TIF,
2016 — 2017 City of Iowa City Strategi Plan
The Strategic Plan intends to foster a m e inclusive, just and sus mable Iowa City
a) Promote a strong and resilient local a nomy
b) Encourage a vibrant and walkable urban ore
c) Foster healthy neighborhoods throughout he City
d) Maintain a solid financial foundation
e) Enhance community engagement and intergo rn ental relations
f) Promote environmental sustainability
g) Advance social justice and racial equity
In addition, the City will continue to seek proje s that di rsify existing uses in the given urban renewal
area. Such projects may include Class A office hotel, entert inment, and residential uses, provided
market studies and financial analysis suppo such investmen .
Sustainability
New residential, office and mixed-use uilding projects receiving F in any urban renewal area shall be
certified Silver or better under the LEED f r New Construction Rating Syste current at the time of design
development. Further, at least 8 point shall be awarded for the LEED-NC 0 imize Energy Performance credit to
ensure that TIF projects help mee he City's carbon emission reduction oals.
This requirement does not ap9fy to renovation projects
Downtown building heightand character
Applications for TIF suppo for downtown projects must indicate how the pro osed project will help
fulfill the overall vision o the downtown portion of the Downtown and Riverfro t Crossings Plan, "to
preserve and enhance a historic buildings and character of Downtown, while a ouraging appropriate
infill redevelopment th a mix of building uses." (p. 18, Downtown and Riverfront rossings Master
Plan.)
Except under extrgbrdinary circumstances, applicants seeking TIF should ensure that th it projects fall
within the Desire Height ranges shown on the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Masr Plan's
building heights iagram shown on p. 106 of the Plan (Exhibits C and D of this document). a height
considerations hall only apply to area inside the border of Iowa Avenue, Gilbert, Burlington nd Clinton
Streets.
Deviations from the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan's guidelines shown on p. 56 and the
Desired Building Height map (p. 106 of the Plan and Exhibit C, following) may be considered if the
applicant demonstrates that 1) the proposed building and uses will help fulfill the overall vision of the
Plan by facilitating—architecturally, materially, and/or financially—the preservation and enhancement
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of adjacent or nearby historic structures, if applicable, and 2) that the proposed building will provide
exceptional public benefits.
Exceptional public benefits are ones that go well beyond what is required by other sections of this
policy, and which advance the City's vision of fostering a more inclusive, just, and sustainable city.
These public bknefits may include:
1. innovatiN building design which produces affordable housing for long-term residents and/or
affordable tail space for locally -owned businesses;
2. attractive pu is space that is available and easily accessible to all city residents;
3. good job oppor pities for low-income youth;
4. carbon -neutrality, r achievement of LEED Gold or higher certification; and
5. public display of pain 'ngs, photographs, sculpture, poems, and othervisu and literary art,
maps, or historical arti is that express how diverse groups have con ' uted to (and are
contributing to) the uniqu character and identity of contemporar wa City community and
culture. This list is not inten d to constrain the developer's in uity in proposing public
benefits that clearly help foste n inclusive, just, and sustai le city.
For a proposed project which would be locaNe,
eligible for historic landmark designation, they\
its street frontages far enough to produce "no
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The provisions of this section w/desiated
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Historic preservation
Properties in the downtown ari ated one of fou ways. Those that are:
a) on the National Registeis Places,b) individually eligible (fornal Register of Histori Places)/key properties,
c) contributing propertiesat add to the historical r tegrity or architectural qualities to
make a local and/or natoric district significant), a�1dd) non-contributing prope
New construction requiring/the demolition of structures on the NationRegister of Historic Places, or
those identified as individ ally eligible for the National Register of Histor Places or those identified as
key properties are note Bible for tax increment financing. Further, all re h5 ilitation to these structures
shall be done in such anner as to preserve or restore any historic structu a to productive use. The
guidelines for deter ining if rehabilitation does preserve or restore the strut re shall be those set forth
in the 1990 revise edition of the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilit tion and Guidelines for
Rehabilitating Hi oric Buildings.
All additions6. buildings on the National Register of on the National Register of Historic Places or those
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that are individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or are key properties shall be
developed in such a manner as to be architecturally compatible with existing developri' ent.
(Amendment #9, 2001 City -University Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan.) 'd
Properties designated contributing may be eligible for tax increment financing and any redevelopment of
contributing properties should preserve and enhance the historic character of the block 1
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Historic preservation projects may be eligible for TIF funding via district -wide TIF, to incentivize historic
renovation projects that may not add enough taxable value to rely solely on the subject property's
increment. f -
Affordable ho
TIF projects in arN urban renewal area with a residential component as part of the project must provide
a minimum of 1500 of the units as affordable to tenants at or below 60% AMI (area median income). If
those housing units 1k,e for sale, units will be targeted to households at or below 110% AMI. The City
may require a lower A I for rental units.
Developers may be eligib to negotiate a fee -in -lieu of providing on site affordable hous' g, or to
provide affordable housing Isewhere in the community, subject to the City's sole dis etion.
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ensity created for the Riverfront Crossi s (RFC) zone, any
project with housing in the dardless of whether it is a TIF project, ust include 10% affordable
housing. TIF policy in the RFat any financial gap due to affor le housing created by zoning
requirements (10%) is the rey of the developer and that a rdable housing above the
required 10% in RFC could ble, if the financial analysis d ermines a gap.
Social Justice
The City will not contract with or provideVnofthel
d elopment incentives to any person or entity
who has participated in wage theft by via Wage Payment Collection law, the Iowa
Minimum Wage Act, the Federal Fair Labct (FLSA) or any comparable state statute or local
ordinance, which governs the payment olassification of employees as independent
contractors is a violation of the FLSA andthe definition of wage theft.
Development Agreements for TIF projects s II incl de in the contract for the construction of the
Minimum Improvements, between the D eloper an the General Contractor, the following written
provisions, proof of which must be prov' ed to City p\Codd
start of construction:
a) Agreement by the Gene/hapter
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regulations, including, bd to the requof Iowa Code Chapter 91C (Contractor
Registration with the Ioof Labor), Iowapter 91A (Iowa Wage Payment
Collection Law), Iowa Co91D (Minimuthe Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and
the Internal Revenue Co
b) Agreement by the Ge eral Contractor to provide to the Deve per and the City no later than the
filing of an applicati n for issuance of a building permit, the na es and addresses of each
subcontractor and/f he dollar value of the work the subcontract(\r is expected to perform.
c) Demonstration y the General Contractor that it has the capacity Nmeet all performance, and labor
and material yment, bonding requirements relative to the Minim m Improvements.
d) Providing the City a certificate by the General Contractor's insurer at it has in force all insurance
with respect to construction of the Minimum ImprOements.
e) Demonstration by the General Contractor that it has required all subcontr (tors to agree, in writing,
that the subcontractor will comply with all state, federal and local laws and'administrative rules and
regulations, including, but not limited to the requirements of Iowa Code Chap er 91C (Contractor
Registration with the Iowa Division of Labor), Iowa Code Chapter 91A (Iowa Wak Payment
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Collection Law), Iowa Code Chapter 91D (Minimum Wage), the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and
the Internal Revenue Code.
Quality jobs
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be met to
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does not require t t every job associated with a TIF project, such as those /js
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these standards. Rathe as a policy to incentivize the addition of high payine local economy,
a jobs -based TIF incentiv would be structured using the thresholds of the Sa High Quality
Jobs Program.
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such that without it, the proj t would not occery her financial piece of the project must be
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through gap analysis.
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in the best interests of a taxpayer. As such, ty strongly refers the use of TIF rebates over
the shortest term po ible.
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COUNCIL ACTION REPO 281-17
November 6, 2017
Resolution approving revised Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policies.
Prepared By: Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Simon Andrew, Assistant to the City Manager
Fiscal Impact n/a
Recommendations: City Council Economic Development Committee
recommends approval (2-1)
Attachments: Resolution
Proposed TIF Policy document following Council Action Report
12/1/2016 Staff Memo: TIF Focus Group Report
3110117 Staff Memo: TIF Policy Review; topics outlined
4/20/17 Staff Memo: Excerpt regarding LEED
7/13/2017 Staff Memo: Regarding building height map
Executive Summary:
In January 2016, the City Council established a set of seven Strategic Planning Priorities
including one to Promote a Strong and Resilient Local Economy. Supporting that priority was
an initiative to review and consider amending the City's Tax Increment Finance (TIF) policy.
The Economic Development Committee (EDC) championed the task with a goal of establishing
a set of TIF policies with a balance of specificity and flexibility.
The EDC (Mims, Throgmorton, Cole) has completed its TIF Policy Review, voted 2-1 to
recommend the policies and submits the following proposed policies to the full City Council for
consideration. The committee has mentioned the need for public input on numerous occasions.
The City Council meeting on November 6 will be the public's opportunity to provide feedback
on the proposed policies. If the Council feel further input is warranted, it can defer a vote on the
policy until a later date.
Background t Analysis:
The committee desired input from community members and determined that conducting a
series of focus groups including people with various interests and expertise would be
appropriate. Staff conducted nine focus groups between June 2016 and March 2017 to gain
input on how TIF had been used to date and to get ideas for policy revisions going forward.
Focus groups included developers, architects, engineers, members of labor and worker justice
organizations, members of social service and arts oriented non-profit groups, members of
community promotional non-profit groups, taxing entities and others.
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COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
Following the focus group meetings, the EDC then determined policy topics which they
discussed and refined from March 2017 through October 2017.
*For in depth information on the focus group findings, see the 1211116 staff memo attached.
*The attached memo dated 3/10/17 organizes key issues with focus group input related to
building height and sustainability.
The eight topics, proposed policies and notes on the development of the policies follow:
1. Sustainability.
The proposed policy states that all new residential, office and mixed-use building projects must
be LEED silver certified (or better) and that at least 8 LEED points must be awarded for LEED
new construction Optimize Energy Performance credits. Under the proposed policy LEED will
not be required for renovation projects or industrial projects.
There was considerable committee discussion around whether LEED certification should be
required or desired, whether it should only be required in Downtown and Riverfront Crossings
or in all urban renewal areas, and some discussion around requiring Gold Certification, The
idea to require at least 8 Optimize Energy Performance credits is intended to help ensure
progress towards reducing carbon emissions. Ultimately, the committee determined that LEED
Silver is an attainable measure and is important enough to require even if it adds to project
costs and the financial gap of a project.
*Staff was asked to provide more information about LEED and did so in a memo dated
4120/17, excerpt attached.
2. Downtown building heights and character.
The proposed policy is that all TIF funded projects In the City -University Project 1 Urban
Renewal Area must help fulfill the vision of the downtown portion of the Downtown and
Riverfront Crossings Master Plan/Comp Plan. In the core of the downtown (bordered by
Burlington. Clinton, and Gilbert Streets and Iowa Avenue) the project must also be in the
desired building height range that is included on page 106 of the Downtown and Riverfront
Crossings Master Plan. Projects in the downtown core seeking to deviate from the desired
heights map may be considered If they provide exceptional community benefits, which may
Include, but are not limited to the following:
a) innovative building design which produces affordable housing for long-term residents
and/or affordable retail space for locally -owned businesses;
b) attractive public space that is available and easily accessible to all city residents;
c) good job opportunities for low-income youth;
d) carbon -neutrality, or achievement of LEED Gold or higher certification; and
e) public display of paintings, photographs, sculpture, poems, and other visual and literary
art, maps, or historical artifacts that express how diverse groups have contributed to
(and are contributing to) the unique character and identity of contemporary Iowa City
community and culture.
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This list is not intended to constrain the developer's ingenuity in proposing public benefits that
clearly help foster an inclusive, just, and sustainable city.
There was much discussion about requiring TIF funded building projects to fall within the height
ranges detailed in the desired heights map from the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings
Master Plan/Comp Plan, as the map Illustrates heights that, in some cases, are substantially
less than current zoning allows.
*Staff was asked to provide more information about the development of the Downtown and
Riverfront Crossings Building Height map and did so in a memo dated 7/13/17, attached.
3. Historic Preservation.
The proposed policy is that new construction requiring the demolition of structures on the
National Register of Historic Places, those identified as individually eligible for the National
Register of Historic Places, or those identified as key properties are not eligible for tax
increment financing. Further, all rehabilitation to these structures shall be done in. such a
manner as to preserve or restore any historic structure to productive use. The guidelines for
determining if rehabilitation does preserve or restore the structure shall be those set forth in the
1990 revised edition of the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines
for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.
All additions to buildings on the National Register of Historic Places or those that are
individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or are key properties shall be
developed in such a manner as to be architecturally compatible with existing development.
(Amendment #19, 2001 City -University Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan.)
Historic preservation projects may be eligible for TIF funding via district -wide TIF, to incentivize
historic renovation projects that may not add enough taxable value to rely solely on the subject
property's increment.
Properties designated contributing may be eligible for tax increment financing and any
redevelopment of contributing properties should preserve and enhance the historic character of
the block.
The committee's discussion points for the historic preservation policy revolved around
clarification of the definitions of historic buildings. More clarity regarding the impact of this
section on individual properties will come with the completion of the historic buildings inventory
project that is currently underway. A new aspect of the TIF policy as it relates to historic
preservation is the allowance for a district -wide TIF for a historic preservation project.
4. Affordable Housing.
In May 2016, Council adopted the TIF affordable housing policy which remains the same in
these proposed policies. TIF projects in any urban renewal area with a residential component
as part of the project must provide a minimum of 15% of the units as affordable to tenants at or
below 60% AMI (area median income). If those housing units are for sale, units will be targeted
to households at or below 110% AMI. The City may require a lower AMI for rental units.
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Developers may be eligible to negotiate a fee -in -lieu of providing on site affordable housing, or
to provide affordable housing elsewhere in the community, subject to the City's sole discretion.
in part, in exchange for the increased density created for the Riverfront Crossings (RFC) zone,
any project with housing in the district, regardless of whether it is a TIF project, must include
10% affordable housing. TIF policy in the RFC zone is that any financial gap due to affordable
housing created by zoning requirements (10%) is the responsibility of the developer and that
affordable housing above the required 10% in RFC could be TIF eligible, if the financial
analysis determines a gap.
5. Social Justice.
The proposed policy is that the City will not contract with or provide any economic development
Incentives to any person or entity who has participated in wage theft by violation of the Iowa
Wage Payment Collection law, the Iowa Minimum Wage Act, the Federal Fair Labor Standards
Act (FLSA) or any comparable state statute or local ordinance, which governs the payment of
wages. Misclassification of employees as independent contractors is a violation of the FLSA
and is included in the definition of wage theft.
Development Agreements for TIF projects shall include in the contract for the construction of
the Minimum Improvements, between the Developer and the General Contractor, the following
written provisions, proof of which must be provided to City prior to the start of construction:
a) Agreement by the General Contractor to comply with all state, federal and local laws and
regulations, including, but not limited to the requirements of Iowa Code Chapter 91 C
(Contractor Registration with the Iowa Division of Labor), Iowa Code Chapter 91A (Iowa
Wage Payment Collection Law), Iowa Code Chapter 91 D (Minimum Wage), the Federal
Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Internal Revenue Code.
b) Agreement by the General Contractor to provide to the Developer and the City no later than
the filing of an application for issuance of a building permit, the names and addresses of
each subcontractor and the dollar value of the work the subcontractor is expected to
perform.
c) Demonstration by the General Contractor that it has the capacity to meet all performance,
and labor and material payment, bonding requirements relative to the Minimum
Improvements.
d) Providing to the City a certificate by the General Contractor's insurer that it has in force all
insurance coverage required with respect to construction of the Minimum Improvements.
e) Demonstration by the General Contractor that it has required all subcontractors to agree, in
writing, that the subcontractor will comply with all state, federal and local laws and
administrative rules and regulations, including, but not limited to the requirements of Iowa
Code Chapter 91C (Contractor Registration with the Iowa Division of Labor), Iowa Code
Chapter 91A (Iowa Wage Payment Collection law), Iowa Code Chapter 91 D (Minimum
Wage), the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Internal Revenue Code.
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6. Quality Jobs.
The proposed policy is that when a TIF project is based on the creation or retention of jobs,
certain wage thresholds must be met to help ensure the City's financial participation would
contribute to an increase in the average area wage.
Committee discussion included the desire to make clear that this policy does not require that
every job associated with a TIF project, such as those that might be created by the addition of
a new retailer in a building, or the construction jobs required to build a TIF project, meet these
standards. Rather, as a policy to incentivize the addition of high paying jobs to the local
economy, a jobs -based TIF incentive would be structured using the thresholds of the State of
Iowa High Quality Jobs Program.
7. Other public interests.
The recommended policy recognizes that some non-profit activity and/or Investment in public
infrastructure may influence additional private economic development activity, TIF may be an
appropriate tool to further investment in Iowa City's cultural and/or natural assets.
Understanding that TIF is made possible by the increased value in real property, and that most
cultural organizations and public lands are generally tax exempt, a TIF project would only be
possible by using increment from the district. Examples include:
a) Arts and cultural activities or facilities
b) Historic preservation
c) Public improvements that serve as a catalyst for the economic development of the
urban renewal area
8. Underwriting and application
The following policies are designed to provide a consistent and transparent process for the
review and analysis of all applications for TIF assistance.
a) Complete application submission.
b) Meet the °but for" standard: Each project must demonstrate sufficient need for the City's
financial assistance, such that without It, the project would not occur. Every other
financial piece of the project must be in place prior to the consideration of TIF. TIF
assistance will be used as gap financing as determined through gap analysis.
c) Method of TIF financing: The City reserves the right to determine the method of TIF
financing that is in the best interests of the taxpayer. As such, the City strongly prefers
the use of TIF rebates over the shortest term possible.
d) Developer equity: Developer Equity must be equal to or greater than City funding. TIF
assistance shall not exceed the amount of equity provided by the Developer. Equity is
defined as cash, unleveraged value In land, or prepaid costs attributable to the project.
e) Project based TIF: TIF for private developments must generate TIF increment sufficient
to be self-supporting. Only in exceptional cases, will the City consider using district -wide
increment.
A clean copy of the Proposed TIF Policies follows, along with the four background memos
previously provided to the EDC noted with a * above. Archived Economic Development
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Committee meeting minutes may be accessed online at: https:dwww.lcgov.org/ci y-
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Date: December 1, 2016
To: Economic Development Committee
From: Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator
Re: TIF Focus Group Report
Introduction
In early 2016, City Council updated its Strategic Planning Priorities and initiatives to include
reviewing and consider amending the City's Tax Increment Finance (TIF) policy. Leading the
effort, the Economic Development Committee directed staff to get input from a number of focus
groups. This report summarizes input gained from those meetings in the last half of 2016.
Focus Groups
The EDC and staff worked together to form small focus groups of 5-7 people. It was important
to get feedback from a wide variety of community members and the following 8 groups were
formed:
• Developers who have applied for may have received TIF in the past
• Developers, architects and engineers who may or may not have participated in a TIF
project
• Members of staff and Boards of local taxing jurisdictions (County and Schools)
• Community booster organizations: CVB, ICDD, Chamber of Commerce, ]CAD
• Non -profits: Social service and worker oriented
• Non -profits: Arts and Cultural oriented
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• Experts in or people with strong interest in Sustainability
Each focus group meeting lasted about 90 minutes and was broken into 3 segments. During the
first segment, staff presented a slide show explaining how TIF works, some recent TIF projects
and an illustration of how Iowa City compares with other Johnson County towns' use of TIF. The
next segment was a discussion of the slides and focus group members giving feedback about
what they learned or feelings they already had about TIF. The last segment was intended to be
a discussion about changes that could or should be made to TIF, those changes being relevant
to each focus group's perspective.
Themes from pre -Focus Group survey
Each focus group member was also invited to complete a survey before attending the focus
group meeting and the following are some themes that emerged.
People felt they could use more information about TIF. There was some indication they felt they
knew more than they actually did.
There was a typical bell curve of people's overall feelings about TIF, skewing slightly favorable.
In question 5, we asked participants to rank their preference of ways in which TIF has been or
could be used in Iowa City. The two most favorable uses were 1) to invest in parks and
improvements to riverfront areas, streets, trails, etc. and 2) to incentivize higher density
development.
When we separated the rankings of these uses by focus groups, the preference results were
strikingly and perhaps predictably different.
Themes from Focus Group meetings
After every introductory PowerPoint presentation, people seemed to have learned something
valuable. In almost every group, it was suggested that we do more to educate the community
about TIF and get this information out to the public, especially at a time when there is not a
political decision to be made about its use. Education about the use of TIF is critical to the
public's understanding of its use.
Several focus group members had a misunderstanding that TIF money is sifting in a fund
somewhere. In the introductory PowerPoint, those who misunderstood initially, realized that in
order for TIF money to be available to a developer, new property value must first be created,
assessed, and 100% of the property taxes due paid by the owner. Only then, and as portion of
those new taxes generated, is TIF money generated.
Developers were critical of the design approval process and lack of clarity for what is required
by developers to merit TIF.
Sustainability folks and Developers had general consensus that LEED silver certification could
be required of any TIF project.
Development and social equity should be framed together and not necessarily as independent
of each other. There are many unmet needs in the community.
A couple of groups said we should use TIF more.
Place -making, important to making a welcoming community, includes the provision of Arts,
Cultural and Social services, but those organizations do not have access to TIF.
Next Steps
The EDC should now decide the next steps this policy review should take.
Staff recommends the EDC review and discuss information in this report at your Dec. 13
meeting. After the review, the EDC can decide to seek additional information, such as sample
policies from other communities, or if it has enough information, direct staff to proceed with
drafting certain policy revisions for review at the next EDC meeting.
Staff would be happy to provide additional information or begin to draft policy revisions as
directed by the Committee.
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Section 1- Summary of TIF Focus Group Survey taken BEFORE the meetings
1. Please rate your understanding of Tax Increment Financing
good understanding
40.43%(19)
very strong
understanding
(47 responses)
little
understanding
10.64% (6)
understand basic
concepts
40.43%119)
2. How deep in your understanding of TIF? (47 responses)
For the questions below, and without looking it up, could you...
100%
e0%
0 Yes 0 No 60%
40%
20%
0%
The purpose of this 2nd question was to compare some specific actual knowledge of TIF with how well
people thought they understood it in general — in the 1'tquestion.
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Explain what the
Explain the
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refers to in Tax
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TIF policies?
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40%
20%
0%
The purpose of this 2nd question was to compare some specific actual knowledge of TIF with how well
people thought they understood it in general — in the 1'tquestion.
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3. If you feel you could benefit from more information about TIF, what would be helpful? (30 responses)
1.
Yes.
2.
Info about other/alternative types of financing and info about how other cities/regions use TIF (how,
why, where, when).
3.
An example of TIF in Iowa Cit
4.
What are the criteria used when determining the "but for" status whether the project would work with
or without tIF? May TIF promects be "paid off' earl ?
5.
Could this ever benefit arts organizations? Non -profits?
6.
a one sheet of the details
7.
1 think I generally understand the source of TIF money, but it would be good to have a more exact
understanding -- especially with regard to how much money is available for TIF use, and what (if
any) other types of expenses (or temporary allocations of funds) compete with TIF for investment
consideration.
8.
To understand and be able to explain to others the fact that TIF projects, when done well, are an
investment in the city's tax base.
9.
My ignorance is near total, so anything would be helpful.
10.
How the duration of the increment is determined. What specific criteria does City of Iowa City use
for determining TIF eligibility?
11.
The commitments Iowa City plans to make toward responsible TIF use and the different choices
may in the past -- repayable obligations versus grants.
12.
Botha general and detailed overview/summary
13.
The answer to #3 (explain diff btw levies), re the different levies and TIF, would be useful to better
understand. Also, why have Iowa City developers needed TIF to build structures downtown in a hot
housing market with high rents? TIF makes the most sense to me when a developer is providing a
public good, like affordable housing.
14.
Is residential TIF appropriate for Iowa City.
15.
On Levy information
16.
Explain various uses, followed by local examples.
17.
No particular information is needed on my part at this time, but all information that is shared is quite
helpful, as it has in the past.
18.
A general primer on how TIF is used in the area. What are the issues...
19.
Gain a better understanding of the balance of growth in response to TIF vs tax revenue lost due to
TIF forgiven area.
20.
The justification as to why the City, besides a sparkling bond rating, lags behind other municipalities
in using TIF as a means to incentivize and facilitate improvements and developments
21.
For the general community, it would be to describe what makes an area urban blight. For
downtown, I believe it is because it's non -conforming from a lot of standards that would be onerous
without City support. Right? Also - the more requirements by City, the more City tax dollars go
towards the project
22.
A short 101 would be helpful.
23.
What type of projects can it be used on
24.
yes
25.
Just an overall verbal description
26.
Overview of what it is all about, how qualifies, etc.
27.
The direct and indirect pay back from projects other than the ones I am involved in.
28.
More info on what is feasible for TIF awards by project type and gap.
29.
Clear and consistent understanding of what conditions would be put on the proposed development
in order to successfully capture TIF. Much of the information that we got on our last project was so
late in the process that we were unable to react to it.
30.
What are the rules and requirements? It seems that every TIF awarded is different.
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4. In general, describe your feelings about Iowa City's use of TIF? (44 answered, 3 skipped)
100%
80%
60%
40%
209;
0%
38.6%
22.7%
11.4%
(no label)
13.6% 13.6%
very unfavorable ,, unfavorable neutral N favorable 0 very favorable
I do not knovr enough about Iowa City's use of TIF to respond
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5. Rank uses of TIF in order of preference
(45 responses, 2 skipped)
Tax increment financing is a financing tool made possible by an increase in taxable valuation that can be
used to achieve a number of public purposes. It is used to revitalize a blighted or underutilized area of a
city orto encourage economic development in targeted, previously undeveloped areas. It can be used to
incentivize individual development projects to include features or elements of public benefit, such as
affordable housing, Class A office space to attract new employers, higher energy efficiency, etc. It can
also be used to finance public infrastructure, such as new parks, street improvements, and similar
projects that would be a catalyst for private development, redevelopment and reinvestment in the
surrounding area. Below is a list of ways in which TIF has been used in the past.
Please rank these uses of TIF in your order of preference with 1 highest and 9 lowest.
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any color indicates the percent of folks who indicated that preference.
You can see that more people ranked Creating Affordable Housing as #1 in the rankings than any other
goal.
You can also see that Incentivizing higher density development and Investing in parks and
improvements almost tied for landing among most people's top 5 goals.
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6. Do you have strong feelings about the types of projects TIF should be used for? If so, please explain.
1.
To help blighted areas, not to improve areas that are already doing well
2.
1 think all TIF funding should be oriented strictly towards projects that have major/mainly public benefits. I don't
think any of money should be used to incentivize development that has mainly private benefits.
3.
Environmental) friend) ro'ects such as solar panels on ov't building and for low income housing.
4.
Improve density, meet affordability standards, meet energy efficiency standards.
5.
TIF should be used as a last resort and with the highest benefit to the general public.
6.
Areas that are considered "blighted" have not seen economic development equal to the average of the rest of
the city or count
7.
1 lived in tax -credit -funded housing in Kansas City when 1 was first out of college. The area was called the River
Market and while the location was highly desirable (by the river), it had been used for decades for industrial
purposes and needed reviving. The use of tax credits allowed people to buy the old manufacturing spaces and
turn them into beautiful lofts, but the requirements of the deal were that it was then used for low-income
housing. This income requirement made it possible for many artists and musicians to live in what would have
otherwise been an unaffordable downtown space. While the private investors benefited monetarily, the city also
benefited because the artistic uplift from those residents was so great, the area became known for music and
funky spaces, which spawned new growth (cool cafes, galleries, restaurants with live music, etc). Iowa City
has the potential to have a wonderful concentration of artists living downtown and having both a visible cultural
affect and an eventual economic impact, but what keeps this from happening is the cost of rent and the lack of
both affordable and desirable housing for young professional artists. My hope was that in some way, the River
Front Crossing area could create some of this opportunity but also, know it must be a direct goal of
development and marketed as such. Until we create spaces that are creative, interesting, and attractive to
these types of people, we will continue to see creative and artistic'ftight' from Iowa City while at the same time
facing the realities of an aging o ulation of donors and shrinking funding for artistic organizations.
8.
An Arts Center would begreat!
9.
TIF should be used to promote the public good, meaning, there need to be tangible, otherwise -unobtainable
benefits behind any TIF project.
10.
TIFs should be used to createjobs and office space. TIFs should not be used to create "affordable housing"
that will be turned into student housing.
11.
1 am not in favor of subsidizing business with TIF.
12.
Not necessarily. However, IRL, for example, is in my opinion, an example of bad TIF usage, as it is too
aggressive. TIF should "plant the seed". I agreed with using TIF for the Marriott, but not necessarily for the
whole of IRL.
13.
1 am primarily concerned with the use of TIF to subsidize moderately high to high end housing. I don't think the
return in tax revenue offsets the opportunity costs of these projects. We can get more for our money.
14.
Affordable housing, higher density developments, Park areas as catalysts for dev., attracting employers.
15.
Given the widespread need for affordable housing in Iowa City/Johnson County, and the challenges to
developers in building affordable housing, it is important to use TIF for this purpose.
16.
Affordable Housing
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17.
To incentivize private development.
18.
No strong feelings.
19.
From an administrative standpoint, I don't think my opinion is needed.
20.
Should be used for tangible infrastructure and area improvement.
21.
Projects that benefit all and reinvest in our community as well as provide jobs and affordable housing
opportunities.
22.
It was intended as a tool for economic development
23.
It should be used more frequently
24.
High density projects in the core of downtown are the most sustainable approach to smart growth. So in
essence, sustainability. It's unfortunate that TIF is politicized to stop dense prolects out of NIMBYism
25.
Economic development
26.
We should it to help create mon; affordable housing and create more residential development in underutilized
areas
27.
no
28.
Preference should be given to basic sector industry that brings new money into the community.
29.
Pro'ects that develop more tax basis for the city.
30.
1 have strong feelings about the financial analysis and gap determination
7. To what extent has Iowa City's use of TIF affected your organization? (47 responses)
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11.8
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1. I'm on the Parks and Rec Commission. The TIF support the city is giving to developers could have been used
for Parks and Recreation as well as many other needed programs).
2. Iowa City has used TIF well to expand the tax base and boost the economy with more dynamic housing and
commercial property options in the downtown core. This has enriched local culture by making Iowa City more
3.
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4.
I'm unaware how and if TIF is being used for Riverfront Crossings. If it is, it is to great benefit of my
neighborhood.
5.
It sees that the reductions in tax valuation that result from TIFs have affected schools and housing the most.
6.
See attached
7.
TIF is better once the TIF is ended and we see the results. TIF impacts budget negatively in the beginning, but
I feel that ultimately the positive impact outweighs the negative.
8.
lost revenue to school district
9.
Iowa City has judiciously use TIF and the result is a s
10.
ICDD members are concerned about the lack of predictability with knowing what they can do with their
properties. If they want to improve the properties and need public support, it isn't clear how to achieve it
11.
We have been able to develop projects that have added greatly to the downtown and which we (an one one)
could have developed without TIF.
12.
We have benefited from TIF but I believe the TIF also benefited the community. I would say it has be
somewhat favorable to our group.
8. What would you change about the use of TIF in Iowa City?
1.
more environmentally favorable projects
2.
1 don't know enough to comment.
3.
Restrict the use strictly to project that benefit the general public, is that achieve social, cultural or
environmental goals.
4.
1 would not use it for builders who have the money to pay the taxes
5.
1 don't know.
6.
Lesser amount of TIF to one project
7.
More education to the public about the policies.
8.
Use TIFs for their created purpose, area in need of affordable housing and economic development.
9.
Minimal allowance for TIF on the development of parking lots and standardized apartments with minimal
residency.
10.
Not sure?
11.
1 don't know that much about the checks and balances that are in place, but in general, I think I would reduce
restrictions on when and how it can b e used and give the city more authority to use TIF at its own discretion.
It seems to only be used as a last resort, and I don't think it should have to be that way. In my opinion, TIF
should be used every time the city will profit from the investment, with an eye toward the long term cultural
impact, and while placing a high value on improving the cultural diversity, affordability and environmental
sustainability of Iowa City.
12.
To give people a better understanding of the benefits and to dispel the notion that it is simply a way to make
the rich richer.
13.
TIFs should not be used to for student housing. TIFs should be transparent. The public should kow who they
are being provided to, including the members of the LLC and any gap analysis should be available on the
city's website. Iowa City should stop using NDC and should do its own gap analysis. There should be no
guaranteed developers fee. TIFs should not be used for what ultimately may be airbnb businesses.
14.
nla
15.
Very uninformed, so can't make any recommendations.
16.
1 need to learn more before I can speak well to that.
17.
Greater emphasis on broad public benefit and not just focus on increased tax valuation as the end goal.
18.
1 would require a higher percentage LMI if commercial TIF is used where residential units are also part of the
project.
19.
1 do not have enough knowledge to recommend changes in use.
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20.
Transportation and affordable housing.
21.
Avoid the impression that TIF is benefitting a small number of developers. As the Council has already
legislated, use TIF for public goods like affordable housing rather than high end housing.
22.
1 don't know enough about the current use in Iowa City.
23.
Add a certified payrolls stem for workers.
24.
Focus on small business development.
25.
Unsure.
26.
Use it for creating a business/housing/etc. that would not otherwise have been able to afford locating here.
Disallow for rich developers.
27.
1 have no complaints
28.
Don't know enough to comment.
29.
Nothing. Careful, thoughtful and responsible use is critical.
30.
Use to encourage more dense, urban housing downtown and to attract jobs
31.
more frequency
32.
Create stronger metrics in the TIF policy - likely have to give up some flexibility to do so. More predictable
and less predictable, however, in the long run
33.
The section of the policy which "developers will be expected..." needs work. The "expected results of the
policy, as contained in paragraph 2, do not include affordable housing" or "wage theft" or "energy efficiency" or
"high quality architectural design". Also need better information to public on what a TIF actually is/does -- and
who benefits.
34.
Be more aggressive with it.
35.
not sure.
36.
to promote job creation
37.
More geared to residential development in outlying areas.
38.
1 would use it for more work force housing as the gap widens
39.
1 would not like Iowa City to use TIF the same way that Coralville uses TIF to encourage retailers to move
within the greatercommunity/region.
40.
The City Council's opinion and use of it.
41.
nothing
42.
up front funding projects that would not take place without it.
43.
1 would not prohibit up front TIF across the board. I would prefer the specific projects be analyzed.
44.
1 would maintain recent usage of TIF and/or expand.
45.
I'd like to see more consistency in the criteria that needs to be met. Example: if LEED is going to be used,
which sections are most applicable to the project? All are not equally appropriate. Also saying that every
project would have x,y or z or it wouldn't quality isn't productive. Evaluating each project specifically and
independently, allowing the developer to make his or her case on why they think it should be considered
would allow new and possibly better ideas to be proposed.
46.
no change
47.
The requirements of "public good" that need to go with it. Just take a project and if it needs some financial
help, do it. Don't force the project to become less financially feasible by adding affordable housing or a
bowling alley.
lection 2 —TIF Focus Group Meeting Notes
TIF Focus Group #1— Developers who have gone through the TIF process 6/27/16
In attendance: Marc Moen, Kevin Digmann, Mike Hahn, Kevin Hanick, Charlie Graves, Ben Kinseth.
Staff: Wendy Ford, EDC member, Susan Mims
General impressions:
p. 12 - TIF Focus Group Report
• Too many unprofitable functions (community benefits) are forced into projects in return for TIF.
• Approval process is onerous.
• Comparing TIF use with other Jo Co towns, perhaps IC does not use this TIF enough?
• NDC's process for evaluation is good, conservative.
• NDC evaluation slows the process down.
• "The odds of getting things done in IC are much tougher now."
• City staff has a lot of leverage and seems adversarial to project development. Don't like redesigning
a project for staff before it even goes to City Council.
• City staff (including CM) have too much say in what gets to go to Council.
• Negotiation is started after estimates are done, which is difficult since negotiated elements often
adds costs. If we knew up front what was required, we could get the estimates more accurate.
• Investors need minimum returns of 10-15% or there will be no investors.
• Rebates do not account for the time value of money.
• Time value of money is not a consideration in the long term impact of rebates. Staff is stingy.
• Do not understand the gap analysis.
• Hard to estimate construction costs, wait out the approval process and then have construction costs
be higher by the time the project starts.
• A'rebates only' policy can't support development of anything larger than Vogel House or Whiteway
sized buildings. It is a mistake to take away the upfront option for TIF.
• Drawings that are used to present concepts and ideas to staff will change as concepts move to
construction. As prices go from estimates to real, between being approved for TIF and construction
starting, design wraps up, final prices come in and adjustments need to be made to stay within
budget. (Recalled issue with Hilton Garden Inn window size changing between concept and building
drawings).
• Staff is skeptical about little tweaks to design.
• Developers do not have time to wait and wait for staff. (described an issue with a RFC FBC review).
Feedback about the TIF application process:
• There is a very strong sense of ownership by staff on design of project.
• There should be an introduction to the basics of how to apply, what it takes, etc., once per quarter.
Tom Jackson does a good job of explaining.
• NDC's spread sheets and formulas are too complicated. Developer commented that his own were
on $50K off and much simpler.
• IF you do away with up front TIF, that will take many of us out of any big project. We couldn't do big
developments downtown s/o upfront. There will be no big projects for 4 years.
• The City needs to decide what it wants downtown for height, referring to the Van Patten site
proposal —8 —10 —12 —14 stories?
• Need to know what the playing field is.
• Rather than force expensive new buildings to have affordable housing, allow older buildings to be
renovated for some affordable housing and finance that, keeping provision of affordable housing
costs lower. Do this with some of the older apartment stock.
• LEED equivalent doesn't mean anything. Certification does.. Each project should be judged on its
own merits.
• Relax parking requirements for buildings downtown.
• If using LEED, require certification to silver.
• Simplify TIF policies so developers know what exactly is expected of them.
p. 13 - TIF Focus Group Report
• Gap should be allowed to be adjusted as late changes are made, sometimes changing the resulting
gap be a few hundred thousand dollars. If changes due to City desires and time taken to review,
then City should consider helping to pay for difference.
• We are going to lose new development and new investments in this political environment.
TIF Focus Group #2 — Developers, architects, engineers 6/27/16
In attendance: Steve Gordon, Brad Houser, Duane Musser, Jesse Allen, Dennis Jordan, Kevin Monson,
Steve Rohrbach.
Staff: Wendy Ford, EDC member, Jim Throgmorton
General impressions:
• Iowa City's use of TIF pales in comparison to others which is not necessarily a good thing.
• TIF has gotten a black eye as is perceived as "giving away all the taxes."
• The City should develop communications to help with understanding how TIF is generated.
• It would be helpful to show how TIF money is generated and where it goes.
• Get better at showing the upsides of TIF.
• New taxes flow to City from new big project that would not happen without TIF.
• The City has huge leverage opportunity to use TIF to ensure higher value projects that generate
much higher tax revenues for the City of Iowa City. The City should not squander this opportunity
and should use it— like good business sense —for long term goals. This is not money going out, but
money that seeds new tax generation at much higher levels.
TIF projects are long term investments. The City would not get and the developers could not do
these larger projects without TIF.
• Someone should educate the editorial writers at the PC about TIF.
• Do a betterjob of showing where the money goes and how the money is used.
• Costs of building residential units is going up faster than( ? I
• Financial gap keeps getting bigger due to regulations, materials, labor, quality, environmental regs
and inflation.
Feedback on measuring sustainability in TIF proiects
• LEED is a good measure because people know what it is.
• LEED is good because it gets at quality of life issues in the built environment with attention to air,
light, work space, etc. Sustainability should measure these other things.
• Measuring solely on energy consumption only touches a portion of sustainability -- (for example,)
our demand for electricity is tapering off and we will be decommissioning electricity generation
plants.
• quality buildings should be certified.
• To get a LEED silver designation is no extra cost in quality except for the certification.
• Solar photo voltaics should not be a requirement, because the area needed to ensure efficiency is so
great. Solar simply does not work on small footprint, taller buildings effectively.
TIF Focus Group #3 —Community Promotional Orgs: Chamber, CVB, [CAD, ICDD 7/22/16
In attendance: Nate Kaeding, Mark Nolte, Nancy Bird, Josh Sabin, Josh Sabin, Tom Goedken, Rebecca
Neades.
Staff: Wendy Ford, Geoff Fruin, EDC member, Rockne Cole
p. 14 - TIF Focus Group Report
General impressions:
• Rhetorical question - What is lost by how Iowa City is not using TIF?
• Should we aim for more having a higher percentage utilization of TIF.
• Is there an optimum % use of TIF to ensure maximum economic development benefit?
• What goals do you want to meet with new policies?
• How bad do you want development? Insinuating more TIF would entice more development.
• Conversation between some group members and Rockne. Are we going to expand or constrict?
• Flexibility as opposed to predictability— is good (Rockne).
• Discussion around perception that Developers are just raking in TIF money. More education needed
on how decisions to help fund a development project happen.
• Suggestion that we simplify message to: By doing this, we get that ... and don't use fancy charts.
Feedback on what is worth rewarding with TIF
• Economic Development is what should be done with TIF to grow the tax base. That provides the
funding to do the other (social, environmental) things Council would like. Loading too many things
onto the development getting the TIF makes it onerous. Let the development happen and use part
of the TIF to accomplish the other goals.
• Cedar Rapids is eating our lunch right now. We need to build urban density and live work
opportunities.
• Housing for workforce is key.
• Developers need more certainty in the expectations they are to meet in a City -assisted
development.
• With regards to the percent of small amount of our total valuation used to capture TIF $, would it
make sense to strategically shoot for a higher percentage?
• The City needs to de -politicize TIF.
• Affordable housing is hard -wired in now—that was one political hot potato that now is not hot.
TIF Focus Group #4 —Taxing Entities (ICCSD and Johnson County) 9/19/16 evening
In attendance: Steve Murley, Brian Kirschling, Josh Busard, Mark Kistler, Rod Sullivan, Lisa Green -
Douglass. Craig Hansel (ICCSD CFO sent comments in).
Staff: Wendy Ford, EDC member, Rockne Cole
General impressions: what should TIF be used for
• Amenities or Business? It's intertwined. If you have a great city, you'll attract companies that want
to locate here.
• Redevelop blighted area, better experience, better housing and jobs, cycle of prosperity.
• Historic preservation, if it can get it done.
• Quality of life.
• What the community desires, but what the market is not producing on its own, i.e., elderly housing.
• Does building tax base alone justify TIF? I don't think so.
• Question: What would NOT get done if the city did not step in and help?
• Should be project specific.
• That there is no sunset on blighted areas is not good. Should be a sunset on all Economic
Development- as well as Blight -designated areas.
• Rich developers should not receive TIF.
• Question about how TIF affects schools. Craig Hansel's memo summarizes that TIF has little negative
impact on the ICCSD budget spending authority. The school aid formula allows the tax rate to float
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up in order to compensate for the loss of TIF valuation. District patrons are paying a higher overall
district tax rate as a result of TIF. Any entity considering the future us of TIF or expanding an existing
TIF area should give this fad due consideration.
• Further information on the state's back fill was illustrated and discussed.
What would you change?
• Longer notice for consultation with county and school district reps.
• Property tax appeals should not be allowed in TIF districts.
• Minimum assessments should be required on TIF projects.
TIF Focus Group #5 — Non-profit orgs —social service and worker oriented 9/21/16
In attendance: Maryanne Dennis, Crissy Canganelli, Sally Scott, Tracy Achenbach, Royceann Porter,
Royce Peterson, Jesse Case (Charlie Eastham observing)
Staff: Wendy Ford, EDC member, Susan Mims
General discussion:
• Why not use TIF to do 100% affordable housing projects? (Described having to create NEW value to
generate TIF. Person did not realize this is where TIF comes from.)
• Discussion about whether entire subdivision could be done with TIF — (Yes, but a lot of 'ifs'. The
spirit of the TIF legislation was more about urban blight.)
• We should pay attention to unconventional allies, such as the CVB. They did not realize that
affordable housing was such an issue until CWJ came and talked to them.
• Higher density affordable housing near transportation is very important.
• It is important to grow UP instead of OUT to stem sprawl.
• We need to be more creative with transportation issues. Can TIF help pay for some of those?
• Service sectorjobs are not all accessible by public transportation
• We need a YIMBY committee — (Yes, in my back yard). We need to dispel affordable housing myth
o This will need Education, videos, PSAs.
• With regards to affordable housing requirement in Riverfront Crossings, where will any kids living in
AH in that area go to school? Where would they attend school?
• TIF should be used to support daycare close to workers in low income jobs.
• How best can we tell this story?
Susan said she and some of her colleagues see two ways of looking at TIF:
1) Growing the tax base —through gap analysis, ensuring development of projects that grow the base
that can help fund some of the social equity things we want.
2) Enhancing Social justice — by leveraging the tax -base -building projects, in part, to help with social
justice .
Going forward
• Affordable housing, transportation and daycare are important issues for all workers; critical for
lower income workers.
• Development and social equity should be framed together and not necessarily as independent of
each other. There are "cross-over" elements to each.
• The TIF presentation and slide slow should be offered to the public. Ask people to request this
presentation.
p. 16 - TIF Focus Group Report
The representatives from the Labor group presented Model Bid Specifications for TIF recipients for
us to include in all development agreements. Contains 4 points. 1) Compliance with Tax Obligations
(fed, state, local). 2) Use of Leased Employees and Independent Contractors — all contractors and
subs must classify workers as employees. 3) Compliance with Registration/Licensing requirements —
comply with Iowa's Construction Contractor registration requirementss as a condition of submitting
a bid. 4) Disclosure of subcontractors and dollar value of subcontractor work upon bidding.
(document on file for details.)
TIF Focus Group #6 — Neighborhood Association representatives 10/17/16
In attendance: Derek John (Lucas Farms), Eric Jones (Creekside), Nancy Carlson (College Green), Paul
Swygard (Miller Orchard), Tim Weitzel (Longfellow), Mary Murphy (Normandy Dr.). (not sure, but I don't
think Jerry Hanson (Wetherby) or Jim Walter (College Green) made it to the meeting.) Judy Pfohl was
invited but not able to attend.
Staff: Wendy Ford, EDC member Jim Throgmorton
General feedback after slide presentation.
• There are needs in the community that are not being met, such as grocery stores within walking
distance in some areas. What does TIF do to help meet these needs?
• Life is hard as a single working mother with teenagers. TIF policies should address some of these
unmet needs.
• Feels there should be more transparency in the financial gap analysis. Not just the NDC report, but
the spreadsheets that provide the basis for the recommendation. Does not feel NDC should be doing
the gap analysis as they may have some hidden agenda. Why doesn't staff just do the analysis?
• Iowa City should do more active marketing of itself as a place to live and work.
• Likes the way Iowa City was in the 60s and feels downtown has become too gentrified.
• Seems downtown is now only a place for millennials as opposed to a place for the whole
community.
• We should find ways to keep the young people here.
• We need to have a vision and to market ourselves
• The comprehensive plan should be the vision.
• We need funds for smaller economic development projects.
• Iowa City is changing too much. To be a small town is to be more versatile.
What public benefits do you think the City should leverage with TIF?
• We need to be friendlier to businesses.
• We are not going a good job marketing ourselves.
• We need to increase density.
• We need to benefit all people including low income and elderly
• We need to protect residential neighborhoods.
• We need to ensure better balance among/between all income, racial and ethnic groups.
• Different housing types should be integrated together.
• Promote successes such as neighborhoods changing for the better.
• Affordable housing is now required and built in: not negotiable.
• Required green space needs to be seen by the public.
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TIF Focus Group #7 — Non-profit orgs — mostly arts and cultural oriented 10/26/16
In attendance: Andre Perry (Englert), Andrew Sherburne (Film Scene), Shane Schemmel (Summer of the
Arts), Alicia Trimble (Friends of Historic Preservation), Bob Richardson (Arts Iowa City), John Kenyon (City
of Literature), Matthew Steele (Little Village magazine). Andrea Wilson (Writers House) was not able to
attend.
Staff: Wendy Ford, EDC member Jim Throgmorton
Karen Garritson, NDC, also in attendance.
General impressions
• Surprised by stark differences in use of TIF between Johnson County towns — IC so low.
• Now I better understand the relationship about how TIF funds are generated. No development = no
TIF dollars. New development brings opportunities to use TIF.
• Original use of TIF derived from Federal funding program designed to alleviate blight.
• Questions blighted designation for downtown now. We are missing opportunities where housing
and economic development could and should be taking place.
Discussion about what the city should subsidize
• The Strategic Plan should dictate what you want to subsidize.
• Have a menu of features/benefits that have to be checked off including some "must meet' features.
• Overlooked populations (kids and parents — downtown not family friendly).
• Asked what drives people out of downtown now— answer drunks and "party people."
• An arts center downtown with gallery, classes, alternative to non -University of Iowa arts related
space would help.
• There are multiple faces of downtown including but not limited to party people. There the library,
film scene, playground, free concerts, etc. What we need is to coexist better... perhaps better
marketing, too?
• Historic preservation is important for place making.
• Support cultural things.
• Use TIF to help strike a balance for all of these things.
• There are varying perceptions of downtown.
• Awareness is key; be more welcoming.
• 'This is off the TIF issue, but great social and cultural services help CREATE the welcoming
community we want to have. There are lots of non -profits out here trying to do this and bring
people together."
• Focus on community engagement and getting the community together.
• Perhaps TIFs could be used for grants.
• TIF Focus Group #8 Sustainability 11/2/16 evening
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In attendance: Martha Norbeck (C -wise consulting), Tom Carsner (IC Sierra Club Political Chair), Becky
Ross and Ann Christenson (100 grannies), Steve Long (ULI rep), Liz Christiansen (UI Sustainability), Peter
Rolnick (IC Climate Advocates), Liz Maas (Instructor, Kirkwood), Jim Trepka (IC Sierra Club Chair).
Staff: Wendy Ford and Simon Andrew, EDC member Rockne Cole
General Impressions
• "I knew nothing" and learned a lot from the slides.
• The percentage of TIF funding that goes towards a project is too high — i.e. Chauncey is 25%- it
should not be allowed to go higher than 10%.
• Costs are higher on larger developments.
• There should be a bonus for adding density — stems sprawl.
• TIF should reward developers for doing the right thing.
• Can there be a fee on carbon? Maybe no TIF if a project is not carbon neutral.
• Minimum standard could be that a project has to exceed Energy Code by 20% just to get you in the
door for consideration for TI F.
• Projects in flood zones should not be considered for TIF.
• Buildings should at least, be carbon neutral.
• Comment made that the City doesn't follow energy sustainability — why should developers.
Comment in return that Eastside Recycling, Firestation 4 new buildings are LEED.
• Energy performance, as opposed to energy efficiency should be valued higher. Use of renewable
energy should be considered higher value than just high efficiency windows.
• Tall buildings' cut back on sun. Black Hawk minipark could not be have a sun tree because of this.
• Loss of sun by new buildings blocking sun should be considered.
• (From one woman invited who could not attend): Overall, I think we should only provide TIFs for
project that have significant positive impacts for the public good. That could be, for instance,
through the provision of affordable/public housing units, environmental improvements projects (eg
a creek restoration, renewable energy production, streetscape improvements), or structures that go
above and beyond building codes and regulations.
• (Sent later by a person who had attended): I had an additional thought that I would like to share:
One of the challenges of sustainable development is the conflict between long-term and short-term
thinking, and the related fact that developers don't currently have a strong incentive to make
apartments sustainable since doing so reduces future costs for the renter but not for the developer.
Perhaps part of the "guide" to how we do TIF should implicitly include trying to minimize these
obstacles to sustainable development (which are built into our current economic system) in the
broadest way possible.
Discussed Chicago's draft Menu of Sustainability items
• Interesting way to present options
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Discussed USDN/IEDC definition of Sustainable Economic Development
The investment in business, social, built and natural environments
that creates increasing prosperity for all,
now and in the future.
• Would like better if the word business came after "social, built and natural." Puts too great an
emphasis on business.
• People, planet, profit =the correct orderto think about things.
• "resiliency" would be a good word to use describing our ability to handle change
• Like the word "systems."
• Interesting that "Economics" has such a bad connotation, when the root of both Economy and
Ecology is "Eco", meaning "Home."
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 10, 2017
To: Economic Development Committee
From: Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator
Re: TIF Policy Review
Introduction
In January of 2016, the City Council established a set of seven Strategic Planning Priorities,
including one to Promote a Strong and Resilient Local Economy. In support of that planning
priority, Council listed seven initiatives, including one to review and consider amending the City's
Tax Increment Finance (TIF) policy.
The Economic Development Committee asked staff to frame key policy decisions. The goal is to
tailor a set of TIF policies that offer a balance of specificity and flexibility. Ideally, policy decisions
will align with Strategic Plan objectives, other City planning documents, and standard measures
such as the state's high quality jobs thresholds, blight remediation and expansion of tax base.
Staff conducted eight focus groups between June and November, 2016. Focus groups included
developers, architects, engineers, members of labor and worker justice organizations, members
of social service oriented non-profit groups, members of community promotional non-profit
groups, taxing entities and others. A lengthy report was presented to the Economic Development
Committee (EDC) at your December 13, 2016 meeting. Feedback from the focus groups indicated
that those associated with the development process were critical of the project and design
approval process in part because of a lack of clarity for what is required for a project to merit TIF.
People with expertise in sustainability seemed to reach consensus that LEED Silver Certification
could be required of most traditional TIF projects. It was also noted that place -making is a public
benefit, important to making a welcoming community, and includes the provision of Arts, Cultural
and Social Services yet it is difficult to fund these public benefits using project -based TIF.
Upon reviewing the focus group work in December, 2016, the EDC asked staff to solicit additional
stakeholder input on key decisions for the next meeting. The issues EDC members identified for
further discussion include building height and form, sustainable features, and the process through
which incentives are considered. Local organized labor leaders have also reached out to the City
with recommendations for TIF policy revisions. Staff conducted a roundtable to refine the focus
group input. This roundtable consisted of three architects and a developer. Staff also
communicated with a local labor representative to ensure a solid understanding of their issues.
This memo organizes the economic development issues addressed during the review process,
provides supporting information from community focus groups and staff and presents policy
decision points for each.
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1. Balancing building height and form with building economics
Deemed the most important policy by developers and architects, the building height issue
downtown is critical because it determines more than the aesthetics of new downtown buildings.
It shapes the residential population and thus, downtown diversity because of the economics of
the buildings themselves.
Developers note that the vast majority of student housing developers do not seek TIF because
student housing projects cash flow on their own and need no external support. In Iowa City,
student housing developments tend to be 4-7 stories tall, the maximum allowable with wood frame
construction. There is one recent exception in the RISE at Court and Linn, a large development
with a high rise tower dedicated to housing more than 500 students. Large or small, the market
value for student housing developments is so high they are able attract enough investors and
debt to avoid a financial gap. The economics are simple: smaller buildings are less expensive to
build requiring only wood framing, and are very lucrative because of their premium downtown
location and the ability at times to attract large rents from people living together.
Developers indicated that there is very little market for permanent residents in smaller buildings
downtown. First, the student -aged population can typically outbid other segments of the market.
Second, the older demographic wants dwelling units in buildings that are differentiated from the
student population, with amenities, other permanent residents and, often with views found in
higher rise buildings.
Developers say there might be a market for permanent residents in mid -rise buildings, but the
economics of mid -rise buildings are challenging. Generally, the requirement for steel construction
begins when the building exceeds 5 stories, essentially doubling framing costs per square foot.
Limiting a building to 7 or 8 stories does not allow for enough additional income to pay for the
added expense of the steel frame building without incentives. When there isn't enough income,
the value is lower and so is the appeal to investors and bankers, which creates an unnecessarily
large financial gap per square foot of building. As the building gets taller, the market value begins
to be high enough to attract investment and banker interest, thus shrinking the financial gap per
square foot.
Developers point out that of more than 2,000 housing units in downtown Iowa City, only 75 condos
are occupied by permanent residents; fewer than 4% of all downtown residents. The other 96%
is predominantly student -aged persons. Each new permanent resident downtown adds to the
diversity that we have been working to encourage. By allowing only mid -rise buildings in mid -
block parcels downtown, the diversity we seek in our downtown population will be harder to
achieve and the financial gaps will be more expensive per square foot. More importantly, the
development community may likely focus on the lucrative student market thus not even attempting
to work with the City on TIF projects.
Policy Decision points:
a) Determine a clear, predictable policy on building height for TIF projects.
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Is the height permitted by the underlying zoning code sufficient or is there another
guideline the Council wishes to use?
b) Determine how to consider architectural impact on adjacent properties.
Is staff design review sufficient? It is important to note that most projects are not
fully designed at the development agreement phase. Changes are often necessary
throughout the design process; general compliance with initial concepts rather than
exact adherence to early design phase documents can be used.
C) Promotion of Historic Preservation and reinvestment into existing building stock.
Project -based TIF depends on substantial increases in property value. Often times
this cannot be achieved when density is not increased. Thus, Council may want to
consider district -wide TIF applications for renovations or less time consuming
processes such as tax abatement.
2. Sustainability Features
There was consensus that LEED, while imperfect for every project type, is a good standard to
achieve for most new construction. In discussions with architects who design to LEED standards
regularly, there was consensus that LEED Silver Certification is the appropriate level to require
for a downtown building project, with some exceptions based on project scope or location.
Focus group participants agreed that LEED is a good standard because it covers a wider group
of metrics than just energy efficiency and thus, leverages higher quality projects. Buildings earn
LEED points across a range of categories such as site, water, energy, materials, indoor
environmental quality, etc. One concern from a roundtable member after our meeting was that a
building could achieve LEED Silver without scoring any points in energy efficiency, so her
suggestion was to require LEED Silver certification with a minimum of 8 energy efficiency points.
For those projects that would not be appropriate for LEED Silver certification (perhaps outside of
downtown and RFC or rehabs of historic buildings), one idea was to require documentation of
energy efficiency equal to 8 LEED points. The 8 point standard was not reviewed and addressed
with other focus group members. Roundtable participants also noted that a metric other than
LEED may be needed for manufacturing facilities; their discussion applied generally to residential
and mixed use buildings.
They agreed that while downtown projects should be able to achieve LEED Silver, achieving
LEED Gold certification would be a greater burden financially, requiring more financial gap filling
by the City.
Other measures of sustainability were also discussed, such as simply exceeding the current
energy code by 20%. This could be a measure or option available to developers when projects
are not well-suited for LEED.
Policy Decision point:
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a) Determine sustainability standards to require for TIF projects.
Options may include LEED Silver, LEED Silverwith a baseline for energy efficiency
points, or for those projects not suited for LEED, 20% or greater than energy code
requirements, if applicable.
3. Affordable Housing
In May of 2016, Council adopted a resolution approving inclusion of affordable housing goals in
Economic Development policies. The following policies are for new construction projects that
include residential dwelling units and have requested City financing:
A minimum 15% of the residential units must be affordable for a minimum of 20 years, or the
term of the developer's agreement, whichever is longer. It should be noted that only the gap
between affordable units required through economic incentives and those otherwise required
by code (for example, the required 10% in Riverfront Crossings) will be considered for City
financing.
For rental housing, dwelling units shall be targeted to households at a maximum of 60% Area
Median Income (AMI). The City may negotiate dwelling units being designated for households
at a lower AMI.
For owner -occupied housing, dwelling units should be targeted to households at a maximum
of 110% AMI.
The City may negotiate a fee -in -lieu of on-site affordable housing with the fee to be used for
affordable housing purposes (for example, grants/loans for construction of affordable housing,
down payment assistance for income -qualified households, etc.). Fee -in -lieu of negotiations
currently allow the flexibility for providing affordable housing units off-site; off-site provision is
something Council may consider addressing more explicitly.
Policy Decision point:
a) Determine any refinements to above policy such as flexibility in the location of where
affordable units required for a project may be alternatively located.
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4. Social Justice
Wage The
In November of 2015, Council adopted a resolution aimed at ensuring the City will not contract
with any person or entity who has participated in Wage Theft by violation of the Iowa Wage
Payment Collection law, the Iowa Minimum Wage Act, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act or
any comparable state statute or local ordinance, which governs the payment of wages.
Contractors in TIF building projects
Representatives of organized labor have submitted four recommendations for changes to the
City's economic development policies. The recommendations address organized labor's
concerns regarding contractors and subcontractors who use leased employees, sometimes
known as independent contractors. The concern is that an independent contractor can operate
essentially as an employee without the protection and benefits afforded to employees.
The labor representative made four recommendations for any project involving TIF. Staff
understands the goals of these recommendations, and believes to some degree the City's
economic development policies can help meet these objectives. However, there are significant
enforcement challenges and in some cases existing enforcement mechanisms better suited to
meet these goals. The four recommendations with staff commentary are listed below.
i. The requirement that all contractors and subcontractors be in compliance with all tax
obligations (workmen's comp, payroll, corporate, etc.);
Staff comment: Annual rebate certifications required by the City could also require a
statement from developers that to the best of their knowledge, all tax obligations have
been met. However, existing state and federal enforcement mechanisms are more
appropriate, as there may be cases in which there is a dispute as to whether obligations
have been met.
ii. That there be no use of leased employees (sometimes known as independent
contractors);
Staff comment: Monitoring of this requirement would be extremely challenging, and the
goal of this recommendation could be partially met with the inclusion of items iii and iv
below.
iii. That all contractors be in compliance with registration/licensing requirements at the Iowa
Workforce Development's Iowa Contractor Registration; and
iv. All subcontractors are disclosed.
Staff comment on recommendations ill and iv: Not all contractors and subcontractors will
be known by the developer at the time of the development agreement. A policy could
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include that the City, at its sole discretion, may request disclosure during the construction
process. Violations of State registration and licensing requirements are more appropriately
enforced by the State.
Policy Decision point:
a) Determine whether to adopt any of the recommendations above.
5. Other requirements
When certain projects are presented that align with other stated City goals and priorities, related
standards apply. Below are four for your consideration.
1) Quality of jobs created and/or maintained. An EDC member asked for clarification on the
definition of high qualityjobs. The City has required that for a project to be awarded incentives
based solely on jobs, the jobs must meet the same quality standards as those used by the
State of Iowa High Quality Jobs Program. Each year, the State updates its Average Wage
and Laborshed Area data. Traditionally, the City has also required that mostjobs to be created
meet or exceed 120% of the average, which for FY17 is $24.17 per hour. This threshold could
be adjusted down to the average or to any other point the Council feels is appropriate.
2) Class A office space. Historically, the City has required that new office space or office space
in an old building on first floor or above be built or renovated to BOMA (Building Owners and
Managers Association International) Class A standards (see below for definitions):
Class A
Most prestigious buildings competing for premier office users with rents above average
for the area. Buildings have high quality standard finishes, state of the art systems,
exceptional accessibility and a definite market presence.
Class B
Buildings competing for a wide range of users with rents in the average range for the
area. Building finishes are fair to good for the area. Building finishes are fair to good for
the area and systems are adequate, but the building does not compete with Class A at
the same price.
Class C
Buildings competing for tenants requiring functional space at rents below the average for
the area.
3) Hotels. The City views hotels positively because of the visitor population they attract and the
hotel motel tax they generate. Visitors spend money and their economic impact is significant.
The 7% hotel tax on every room -night sold is also a boon to the community, adding up to more
than $1 million per year in Iowa City.
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4) Community engagement. Iowa City values the tangible aspects of new buildings, new jobs,
new office space, historic rehabilitation, etc., There may be another measure to consider too:
the level of community engagement of the entity requesting TIF. Exemptions may include a
company offering ajob training program or willingness to improve and maintain a public space.
You may want to consider stating this value in an introductory paragraph about TIF policy.
5) Public Improvements. You may want to consider a statement in the policy as it relates to the
use of TIF for Public Improvements. TIF revenues can be used to forward the goal of ensuring
a vibrant and walkable core. Stating this in the TIF policy reinforces the link between public
improvements and economic development with projects such as the pedestrian mall
renovation and/or streetscape improvements. Likewise, catalyst projects, such as the
Riverfront Crossings Park that will drive the private redevelopment opportunities in the
neighborhood would be another means to further economic development activity in the
Riverfront Crossings Area. The public improvements category could also encompass the
Arts, a significant component of place making and arguably, an economic development
catalyst.
Policy Decision points:
a) Determine whether to adopt a wage threshold for incentives based on jobs alone.
b) Determine whether to specify that any office space in buildings receiving incentives
meet BOMA Class A office standards.
G) Determine if we want to consider prioritizing hotels, assuming a positive market
study showing need.
d) Determine whether to state community engagement is important to prospective
TIF recipients.
e) Determine whether to make a policy statement about the use of TIF for public
improvements serving as economic development catalysts.
6. TIF Mechanics
1) Rebate vs. upfront TIF. The EDC has previously stated a preference to grant TIF rebates. The
reason for this simple: it puts the majority of the risk on the developer. The project has to be
successfully built, meet taxable valuation requirements and pay property taxes in order to
receive the first rebate. Conversely, if the City grants TIF up front, the funds are spent and
there is no guarantee that the project will be built and pay taxes, generating the TIF to repay
the City's up front financing. As a safeguard against the possibility that TIF would not be
generated from a project granted upfront financing, the City has used Minimum Assessment
agreements to ensure that property taxes from developers' other property holdings will be
used to repay the City when upfront TIF is granted.
At the Developer roundtable, a concern was raised that without upfront TIF, more significant
projects will not happen because they will not be able to attract the necessary financing. This,
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in turn, will feed into the diversity problem noted in the building height discussion above. There
was discussion that perhaps the size and scope of projects could determine eligibility for
upfront TIF, but there was no consensus on what size or scope to merit upfront financing might
be. It may be appropriate to consider additional public benefit for any upfront TIF.
2) Developer Equity. The EDC has historically required that Developer Equity be at least equal
to the TIF, ensuring that the developer has as much 'skin in the game' as they are asking from
the City. Developer equity does not include project debt. This has proven to work well and you
may wish to consider keeping the policy going forward.
3) Length of TIF term. The length of a TIF term, whether in the form of rebates to the developer
or repayments to the City for funding upfront incentives, has been determined by the need
demonstrated in the financial analysis. A policy you may wish to consider would be whether
to cap the length of time a TIF can be allowed or remain flexible, depending on the project.
Policy Decision points:
b) State whether rebates or upfront are preferred or not and under what conditions, if
any, upfront TIF may be granted.
C) State whether Developer Equity should be equal to the gap filled by TIF.
d) Determine caps, if any on term length for TIF.
We will discuss these policy decision points at your meeting on March 23. If you need any
background information, please feel free to email or call me (wendy-ford(&iowa-citv.org: 319-356-
5248).
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 20, 2017
To: Economic Development Committee
From: Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator
Re: Excerpt of memo regarding LEED for TIF Policy discussion
TIF Policy: Sustainability
Policy focus: New residential and mixed use building projects in the City -University Project 1 Area shall
be LEED Silver certified (this area is also referred to as downtown & Riverfront Crossings -- see Exhibit B).
Building renovation projects would not be required to be LEED certified.
Remaining considerations: During the policy review process, a local architect specializing in LEED
suggested that TIF projects be required to achieve at least 8 of their LEED points in the Energy and
Atmosphere' category, noting that a new building located downtown could fairly easily achieve LEED
Silver without having earned any points from the Energy and Atmosphere category. Following the
committee's discussion on LEED, staff was directed to research the impact of requiring 8 points in
Energy and Atmosphere.
Staff met with the above mentioned and two additional local architects, whose firms have built many
LEED certified buildings in the region. Of the three, two think LEED silver certification is appropriate and
one thinks that money saved by not certifying would allow the developer to purchase even greater
energy efficient heating, cooling, windows and lighting packages. A summary of our questions and the
answers follow.
1. Why 8 points vs. fewer or more?
Each of the three architects thought 8 points was a reasonable stretch goal. Since this is the Energy and
Atmosphere category, and MidAmerican is the local energy provider, they can model the cost/benefit in
the conceptual design phase, providing an estimate of the initial cost and long term benefit. Within the
Energy and Atmosphere category (LEED v.4), there are a total of 33 LEED points possible, 18 of which are
available in the 'Optimize Energy Performance' subcategory; similarly, up to 3 points are available in the
,on site renewable energy' subcategory; thus, 8 points seems appropriate if we are interested in
modifying a nationally accepted standard for downtown Iowa City.
LEED is intended to be a holistic approach to sustainability, with categories already weighted in the
scoring mechanism. It is possible that requiring additional investment in one subcategory may divert
investment in a different LEED scoring category. However, if this is the priority of the EDC, it appears to
be an achievable goal.
' There are seven categories from which buildings score points toward LEED, LEED silver, LEED gold or LEED platinum
certification. Those categories include a) sustainable sites, b) water efficiency, c) energy and atmosphere, d)
materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, e) innovation and design process, and f) regional priority
credits.
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2. How expensive for developers is it to implement energy savings elements?
Lighting, heating, cooling and window "packages" are part of any building project. Any combination of
low to high energy savings on these project components can be bundled together and modeled for the
owner to understand the impact and return on investment any of the packages would have on the
project. Per our architect sources, and in generalized terms, energy efficiency packages pay for
themselves in 5-7 years.
One local architect said the long term benefits include the energy savings in operating the building, and
perhaps more importantly, the higher value commanded by an energy efficient building. An energy
efficient building will be more attractive to investors in the future.
3. What are the costs of the LEED certification process?
The short answer is "it depends on the project." One local architect estimated for Silver, the costs can be
0.5% to 1% of the total development cost (TDC) and for Gold —1% to 2.5% of TDC. Another local
architect estimated costs for Silver range from 0.5% to 0.75% of TDC.
Facilities.net cites a 2003 study by KEMA, an energy consulting company, on new construction costs of
four project types in California. Despite the age and limitations of project type in the study, they
continue to be among the most commonly cited, where TDC premiums to achieve the four certification
levels are as follows: LEED Certified: 0%— 2.5%; LEED Silver: 0%-3.3%; LEED Gold 0.3%-5%; LEED
Platinum 4.5%-8.5% (all of which average 3% including Platinum and 1.85% including all levels except
Platinum).
The Facilities.net information summarizes the answer to how much the LEED premium costs, by saying
that if LEED certification is pursued from the project beginning, developers should conservatively budget
2% for construction costs and $150,000 in soft costs for LEED Certified, LEED Silver and LEED Gold.
Staff recommends that all TIF funded new construction in the City -University Project 1 Urban Renewal
Area (C -U area) be LEED Silver certified. For all renovation projects and projects outside of the C -U area,
LEED certification and/or other efforts to help the City meet its stated carbon emission reduction goals
will be highly desired, but not required if other factors provide sufficient community benefit. Staff is
hesitant to recommend modifying the weighting of a national certification tool, but should Council want
to require it, it does appear doable.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 13, 2017
To: City Council Economic Development Committee
From: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Re: Downtown/Riverfront Crossings Building Height Map
Introduction:
The City Council Economic Development Committee requested clarification regarding
the development of the 'building heights map' found on page 106 of the Downtown and
Riverfront Crossings Master Plan. Below is a summary of the map's purpose and
development.
Purpose:
The Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan includes a number of
recommendations that were included in order to provide general land use guidance. The
map on page 106 was included to illustrate the potential heights of buildings that could
result from the land use recommendations contained in the plan. The map was intended
to be viewed in the context of the comprehensive plan language; the Downtown District
recommendations are contained on page 54 — 56 of the plan. However, it was not
intended to be a regulatory tool. It was intended that the comprehensive plan language
and recommendations would be used to inform the development of a form based code
that incorporates the public input that was generated throughout the planning process.
As recommended by the plan, a form based code has been adopted for the Riverfront
Crossings District, but has not for the Downtown District. The plan identifies
recommended next steps on page 116.
Development:
The map was generated by the consultant, using existing conditions as the starting
point. Potential development opportunities were identified and heights were assigned to
these parcels by the consultant using the guidance provided in the comprehensive plan.
A public downtown visioning workshop helped to inform which development
opportunities were identified. The identification of potential development sites
incorporated the presence of historic buildings, location within the context of downtown
and individual blocks, the size of the property, and development proposals being
considered at the time the map was drawn.
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The plan notes on page 52 that, "it bears emphasizing - the Development
Opportunities identified on the following pages are conceptual in nature. Like
their predecessors in previous planning efforts, their value is to identify visions
and ideas for specific areas. Successful visions will endure, but details will
change and evolve as projects are implemented [emphasis in the original]. The plan
is simply a vision, highlighting certain areas. The decision to redevelop is ultimately up
to the property owner. Likewise, any areas not shown as redeveloped, could have ideas
implemented."
Public Input/Review:
As noted above, the projects identified in the Downtown District section of the plan were
informed in part by a downtown visioning workshop. The broader master planning
process included other workshops that were not solely focused on the Downtown
District. A three day design charrette was held during which the development
opportunities identified in the various subdistricts of the plan were vetted.
An open house was held on October 1, 2012 in which the entire plan was presented.
The downtown section of the presentation focused on the opportunities identified on
pages 54 - 56 of the document and the building heights map was not addressed nor
displayed in the PowerPoint shown at the open house. Maps from the plan were
displayed in the lobby for the public to view during the open house. A poster containing
the land use, building heights, parking, and special requirements diagrams was
displayed in the lobby (see attached).
There were also two public hearings of the entire plan at the Planning and Zoning
Commission and two at the City Council. Staff does not believe that there was specific
attention or scrutiny of the building heights map at the Planning and Zoning or City
Council meetings. A great deal of attention was given to building heights in the
Riverfront Crossings District form based code adoption process, however, that did not
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From: Martha Norbeck <norbeck@cwise.com>
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To: Council
Subject: Request for amendment to proposed TIF policy
Attachments: TIF Policy Amendment Request 11.15.17.pdf
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Please find attached a letter regarding the sustainability portion of the proposed TIF policy.
Karyl Bohnsack, Executive Officer of Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association has provided edits to the attached letter.
Martha Norbeck, AIA, LEED AP
Owner, C -Wise Design and Consulting
906 S 7th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
319.621.4168
www.cwise.com
Date: November 15, 2017
To: Members of Iowa City Council
Re: Proposed Tax Increment Financing Policies
Dear Council Members,
In discussion with stakeholders, members of the Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association
asked whether or not the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) would be an acceptable compliance
path with the sustainability goals of the proposed Tax Increment Financing Policy.
The undersigned understand the intent of the Sustainability section of the Proposed TIF policy is to
require a rigorous third party verification system to support the public benefit of sustainable building
practices. In support of this intent, it is the recommendation of the undersigned that the proposed
policy be amended to include LEED and the NGBS as tools for demonstration of compliance.
While LEED is more widely recognized by the public, multiple studies have compared LEED and the NGBS
and found the latest version of both rating systems to be substantially similar in their positive
environmental outcomes'•z•'
The NGBS was developed specifically for residential construction in partnership with the International
Code Council, ASHRAE, and the National Association of Home Builders.
The Greater IC Area HBA has hosted training classes to assist members to achieve the Certified Green
Professional designation. The CGP recognizes builders, remodelers, and other industry professionals
who incorporate green and sustainable building principles into homes. The HBA will be hosting Certified
Green Remodeler (CGR) training for their members in 2018 and CGP will be offered again in 2019.
The NGBS is:
• Adaptable to multiple types of residential construction and is tailored to design and construction
practices particular to the residential construction industry
• Supported by the Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association
• Recognized by HUD and the USDA as an alternative compliance path for meeting their
environmental performance standards
• Recognized in over 20 states where NGBS and LEED are mandated or incentivized through
Qualified Allocation Plans for the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit program
We propose the following modifications to the section on sustainability.
Sustainability
New F^sidemia', office and mixed-use building projects receiving TIF in any urban renewal area
shall be certified Silver or better under the LEED for New Construction Rating System current at
the time of design development. New Residential projects shall be certified Silver under the
National Green Building Standard or the LEED Green Building Rating System appropriate to the
building type. Further, for LEED projects, at least 8 points shall be awarded for the LEED-NG
Optimize Energy Performance credit to ensure that TIF projects help meet the City's carbon
emission reduction goals.
We encourage the council to adopt this amendment in the spirit of expanding adoption of sustainable
building practices as effectively as possible across multiple sectors of the Iowa City design and
construction market.
Sincerely,
GT Karr
Sueppel's Siding and Remodeling
Greater IC Area HBA Remodelers Council Chair
Member Iowa City Climate Action Steering Committee
Martha Norbeck, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
C -Wise Design and Consulting LLC
2018 chair of the USGBC Iowa chapter
Member Iowa City Climate Action Steering Committee
Matt Krieger, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Neumann Monson Architects
Former chair of the USGBC Iowa chapter
Member Iowa City Climate Action Steering Committee
Kim Casko
President, CEO
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
I "A Comparative Overview of the ICC/ASHRAE 700-2015 National Green Building Standard and LEED v4 BD+C:
Homes & Multifamily Low rise." National Association of Home Builders.
2 "Cost and Stringency Comparison of 2012 Green Building Standard ICC 700-2012, LEED-H 2008, and LEED v4 for
Homes Design and Construction." Home Innovation Research Labs
3 "Comparison of USGBC LEED for Homes 2008 and NAHB NGBS ICC 700-2008." AIA Cincinnati.
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Subject: Final recommendations on TIF
Good evening all,
Attached is a letter stating the shared request of numerous stakeholder groups in Iowa City regarding TIF policy.
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Dear members of the Iowa City Council,
We recognize that over the course of the last year and a half, the Iowa City Economic Development
Committee and staff have worked tirelessly to develop a new policy that is intended to more clearly
define expectations for developers in the community. We appreciate the efforts of the Economic
Development Committee to engage stakeholders in the beginning stages of policy making.
With this long effort, it is important to also thank council for allowing the request of business and
community organizations, affordable housing advocates, and labor to defer a vote until the upcoming
meeting scheduled for November 21".
The undersigned group of stakeholders are requesting changes to the following provisions of the policy:
• Sustainability
• Downtown building heights and character
Sustainability
Upon deliberation with the stakeholders, it came to our attention that in addition to LEED Silver (with at
least 8 energy efficiency points), the National Association of Home Builders National Green Building
Standard Silver would also meet the rigorous standards that council is looking to require for TIF financed
projects. We recommend that this be added as an equivalent.
Downtown building height and character
As the signing stakeholders discussed building height and downtown character, it became clear that
removal of the map is necessary. The map is outdated, restricts the community's ability to meaningfully
increase the supply of housing (including affordable housing) in Iowa City, significantly restricts density
in the downtown area, and limits the potential sustainability gains that these incentives promote.
We recommend that council remove the map and any reference to it from the policy. Instead, the
downtown building height and character section should state that the height of buildings play an
integral role in creating the historic character of downtown. Anyone that wishes to develop in a way that
does not preserve the historic character architecturally, materially, and/or financially must present an
exceptional public benefit provided by the development. The current exceptional benefits should be
maintained in the policy and a formal process should be put in place that allows for additional
exceptional public benefits (such as an application to the planning and zoning commission for
exceptional benefit).
We believe that these recommendations maintain the current intent of the policy while allowing for
flexibility that will keep it relevant far into the future and we respectfully request that these changes be
made.
Sincerely,
Kim Casko Bill Gerhard
President& CEO President
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Iowa State Building and Construction Trades
Council
Karyl Bohnsack
Executive Director
Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders
Association
Martha Norbeck
President& Founder
C -Wise Design & Consulting
Nancy Bird
Executive Director
Iowa City Downtown District
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Kellie Fruehling
From: tweitzel.email@gmail.com on behalf of Tim Weitzel, M.A.
<historicconsulting@gmaiLcom>
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2017 6:43 PM
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From: "Tim Weitzel, M.A." <historicconsulting@gmail.com> (Date)
Date: Nov 17, 2017 12:22 PM
Subject: Economic Development
To: "W Ford" <wendy-ford@iowa-city.org>
Cc:
I have read with interest the minutes of the Economic Development Committee and the letters by Alicia Trimble
regarding contributing properties. As an expert among experts in historic preservation, I would offer that per the Iowa
State Historic Preservation office interpretation of National Park Service policy for implementing the National Historic
Preservation Act, contributing properties do have a specific definition. The definition provided for a contributing
property or resource is "any building, object, or structure which adds to the historical integrity or architectural qualities
that make the historic district, listed locally or federally, significant." Note that a district needs to be listed locally or
federally. A contributing property outside of a listed district still possesses historic value, but there are no mechanisms
with which preservation may be formally required under federally implemented programs. It is important to note,
however, the Iowa City does make landmarks and conservation districts with or without a federal listing and it is
therefore consistent with precedence that contributing properties may have local designation, but for the fact the
historic preservation ordinance does not mention this as this time.
So, locally we could set policy that allowed contributing properties to be significant, but for now, they need to be in a
historic district. Think of this as the standard of significance is dependent upon the overlying district and absent that
district, the contribution goes toward nothing. But certainly in no way, shape, or form should a contributing property be
confused with non-contributing properties and much less with non -historic properties.
I would note that per our historic preservation guidelines, we have previously judged only non -historic properties to be
without any historic merit in established preservation districts --conservation or historic.
I would also note there are four areas by which a building may be deemed significant this includes any one or all four the
criteria A through D. So architectural quality is but one of the four.
I am happy to answer further questions or to consult further on this matter.
Kellie Fruehling
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Laura Routh <lauridi@hotmail.com>
Monday, November 20, 2017 6:14 PM
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I am writing to express my concern regarding the pending action of the City in adopting a revised TIF
policy. My concern stems from the fact that the Council seems to view TIFs and other subsidies as an
inevitable and always -positive functions of development, a presumption with which I must quarrel.
The following comments mirror that which has been expressed repeatedly by my friend Kirk McClure,
to the City of Lawrence, KS, over many years. I encourage you to review his
research: https://urbanplanning.ku.edu/kirk-mcclure . I used to live in Lawrence, and I served with Kirk
on the Neighborhood Associate Board.
I am a native Iowa Citian who recently returned home, in transition to retirement. I am now watching
Iowa City make the same mistakes that Lawrence has, and I am disturbed by the pace and type of
subsidized growth and development that is occurring.
While I applaud the Council for incorporating environmental and economic justice issues into matters
of development, I would ask that you, and we, FIRST, begin the conversation by discussing the
merits of TIFs and other abatement procedures.
I'd remind each of you that that TIFs and other tax abatements are not inherently beneficial to
residential property tax payers.
In fact, quite the opposite is often true. Typical abated investments brings new public service costs.
The increased costs of servicing the new properties are passed on to non -abated taxpayers (i.e. the
rest of us). For example, there are increased costs of providing fire and police protection for new
properties downtown, and high-rise buildings. There are increased costs of upgrading and servicing
roads and sewers serving new properties. These costs are not typically paid by the abated
taxpayers; they are passed on to the unabated taxpayers, i.e. residential property owners, often single
family home owners, many of whom are already struggling.
Theoretically, TIFs and abatements that increase commercial property development will also
generate commercial taxes that can help keep residential taxes low. Theoretically, allowing growth
upwards, and increasing density downtown, will limit sprawl and growth on the outer edges of town.
These are THEORIES. I challenge each of you to honestly assess whether you have seen a
reduction in residential property taxes, or a real reduction or limit on sprawl, as the prevalence of TIFs
in Iowa City has increased.
I request that the City generate a report that provides a transparent accounting of TIF monies and all
other development subsidies (TDDs, IRBS, etc.) expended, and demonstrate benefit to the residential
property tax paying public before cementing a policy that seems to codify more and more subsidy for
potentially questionable development. If such an accounting or report exists in the City's files, I'd
appreciate being directed to it.
I also believe that the policy process for subsidizing development should involve more than just City
officials and the development community. A decision making body should be established that has a
real say in granting TIFs, and other abatements. That body should
include independent citizens, neighborhoods, and residential taxpayers, not just City officials and
planning staff.
Thank you for your consideration of my concerns.
Laura Routh
828 Dearborn Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Late Handouts Distributed
Kellie Fruehlin
From: Wendy Ford
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 4:24 PM (Date)
To: Kellie Fruehling
Subject: FW: Iowa City Capital Partners Comments on New IC EDC TIF Guidelines
Attachments: Iowa City Capital Partners ICDD TIF Comments 11-21-17 .pdf
This just came in a few minutes ago. Not sure if too late to treat as late handout, but wanted you to have it. Thanks,
Wendy
From: Anthony Marlowe [mailto:Anthony@iowacitycapitalpartners.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 4:11 PM
To: Kingsley Botchway <Kingsley-Botchway@iowa-city.org>; Rockne Cole <Rockne-Cole@iowa-city.org>; Terry Dickens
<Terry-Dickens@iowa-city.org>; Susan Mims <Susan-Mims@iowa-city.org>; Pauline Taylor <Pauline-Taylor@iowa-
city.org>; John Thomas <John-Thomas@iowa-city.org>; Jim Throgmorton <Jim-Throgmorton@iowa-city.org>
Cc: Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin@iowa-city.org>; Wendy Ford <Wendy-Ford@iowa-city.org>
Subject: Iowa City Capital Partners Comments on New IC EDC TIF Guidelines
Good afternoon,
Please see attached.
Truly,
Anthony Marlowe, Principal
Iowa City Capital Partners, LC
http:/Iiowacitycapitalpartners.com
Mobile: 319-621-8007
I c IOWA CITY
C P CAPITAL PARTNERS
Iowa City Capital Partners, LC
PO Box 173
Iowa City, IA 52244-0173
Tel:319-621-8007 anthonv(a)iowacitvcapitalpartners.com
11/21/17
Iowa City City Council
City of Iowa City Staff
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Iowa City City Council/Staff,
I am submitting my concerns surrounding the Economic Development Committee's (EDC)
recommendations to Council to adopt TIF guidelines for the downtown area. I would
appreciate it if this letter was read out loud tonight during the public comment period and
officially entered into the record. I fully understand that the city and staff have full discretion
to either approve or deny any future TIF request, regardless of any guidelines the Council
may adopt. I also respect the EDC's desire to provide clarity, guidance, and predictability
for developers downtown. With that said, I have two concerns as it pertains to a building I
own in the downtown district, 111-113 E. College St.
1. 111-113 E. College St is listed as a historically eligible/contributing property. As a
result, I fear that any redevelopment of 111-113 E. College St. will be treated as tacit
demolition, and therefore disqualify any redevelopment from future TIF consideration. At
present time, I have no intention of demolishing 111-113 E. College St. However, I know
from evaluating a past redevelopment plan, any future redevelopment plan would require
many material additions, modifications, and renovations. For example, if I tore the building
down, and adhered to all the new TIF guidelines, the property would not be eligible for TIF.
With that said, we ask the Council to please clarify before you imminently adopt these
guidelines, to ensure that a major redevelopment of an "eligible" or "contributing" building
doesn't trigger "tacit demolition" if best efforts are utilized to maintain to maintain whatever is
left of the character of the facade of the building and any remaining meaningful interior
architectural components, which in 111-113 E. College St's case, are little to none.
2. 1 ask that any action taken by the City Council in the past 10 years remain with the
property. A material part of the reason I invested in the building, despite the clear fact that
the liquor license rules played a detrimental impact on its rent prospects, was because the
City Council previously approved $400,000 in TIF for 111-113 E. College St. I am not sure if
this is the only case in downtown where TIF was approved, but not immediately utilized?
Regardless, I am seeking a "Grandfather" clause for these types of situations.
Thank you for your consideration. I desire to have some help in bringing this former
nightclub and bar space back to life, and frankly, I need TIF to do so. I am fearsome that
the fogginess in the guidelines will negatively impact my ability to do so.
Sincerely,
Am, /-aoet UO
Anthony Marlowe, Principal
Prepared by Eric R. Goers, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240, (319) 350 5030
Resolution number: 17-351
Resolution approving settlement of imminent litigation.
Whereas, City electronics technician, Guy Irvin, injured his right shoulder while working for the
City; and
Whereas, Mr. Irvin failed to fully recover from his injury, leaving him with permanent restrictions
and unable to perform the duties of his position with the City; and
Whereas, the City was unable to reasonably accommodate his restrictions, so City staff, outside
counsel for the City, and counsel for Mr. Irvin negotiated and reached a settlement, pending
Council approval, of his workers' compensation claim, in order to avoid litigation; and
Whereas, it is appropriate to ratify said settlement, with payment by the City of Iowa City to
counsel for Mr. Irvin in the amount of $200,000 to fully and finally settle Mr. Irvin's workers'
compensation claim and end his employment with the City.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
1. City Council for the City of Iowa City hereby approves said settlement with Guy Irvin as
being in the best interest of the City of Iowa City and the parties involved, ratifies said
settlement with Mr. Irvin, and confirms that said settlement is hereby ratified upon
execution and delivery of a release, subject to the approval of the City Attorney's Office.
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to issue payment in the amount of $200,000.00 to
counsel for Guy Irvin upon Mr. Irvin's execution of a release approved by the City
Attorney's Office and satisfaction of all other conditions of the Settlement Agreement.
Passed and approved this 21st day of November
Appr ved by
City Attorney's Office
2017.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK `/J�
Resolution No.
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17-351
It was moved by Mims and seconded by Botchway the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton