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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 11, 1979
TO: Ci Council
FROM: Ci Manager
RE: Housing Code
Enclosed are several memoranda concerning housing code enforcement.
The staff has identified solutions for the concerns which owners, operators,
and tenants have expressed to the City Council, City Manager and staff.
As we visit properties on Monday, it is hoped that consideration will be
given to the alternatives so that a consensus for resolution of the problems
can be reached at an early date.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 11, 1979
TO: Ci Council
FROM: Ci Manager
RE: Housing Code
Enclosed are several memoranda concerning housing code enforcement.
The staff has identified solutions for the concerns which owners, operators,
and tenants have expressed to the City Council, City Manager and staff.
As we visit properties on Monday, it is hoped that consideration will be
given to the alternatives so that a consensus for resolution of the problems
can be reached at an early date.
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City o9 Iowa C6_y
Date: October 11, 1979
To: City Manager and City Council
From: Michael E. Kucharzak, Director
Re: Housing Code Enforcement
This memorandum is meant to be an overview of the policies, procedures,
enforcement problems, code conflicts and administrative decisions
regarding the administration of the Housing Occupancy and Maintenance
Code. This memorandum is also designed to serve as a cover memo to a
report comparing the State Housing Code and the Housing Occupancy and
Maintenance Code and is hopefully an answer to some of the questions that
have recently arisen due to the code enforcement activities of recent
months.
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS AND LICENSING
Iowa law requires that all multiple dwellings be inspected annually. The
Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code as adopted by Council, requires
that multiple dwellings and rooming houses be inspected annually and
receive a rental permit. Owner/operators are notified by mail 60 days
prior to the expiration date of their current housing permit and by this
notice are invited to make an appointment for the annual licensing
inspection. The letter is accompanied by a permit application and a
request for inspection card that can be completed by the operator and
mailed back to the City. The owner/operator has to remit the application
fee along with the completed permit application to start the licensing
process.
Upon scheduling the annual licensing inspection, the inspector surveys
the entire building and verifies the area being licensed to the floor
plans on file in the City office. These floor plans were completed on the
majority of licensed structures during 1978-79 and while providing a
verification that room sizes and window sizes are in accordance with the
code, they also provide a valuable record of the actual portions of the
building under license. All inspections by the Housing Inspector are
conducted as official business by the City.
ORDERS AND EXTENSIONS
Upon completing the survey, the housing inspector either issues the
housing permit or a notice for the violations requiring correction.
Unless the violations are of an emergency nature or requiring immediate
attention for seasonal or other reasons, the property owner normally
receives 90 days to make the necessary corrections on the property. The
housing inspector is obligated to perform reinspections to assure that the
building is indeed brought into compliance with the code within the
prescribed time. This reinspection process is carefully monitored
through a system of dated file reminders to assure that the City's
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liability under Iowa tort liability law is not neodlessly extended due to
administrative or clerical oversights. Only when an employee exercises
due care in executing statutory duties is the municipality exempt from
liability.
As the work progresses, the housing inspector has the authority to allow
extensions of one half of the previous time period allowed to make the
corrections. Thus, a 90 -day order can, upon reinspection, be extended
another 45 days, and if additional work is done at that time, an extension
can be made of 23 days. This extension process will continue, as long as a
good faith effort is being made by the owner to bring the property into
code, until time runs out. At that time the housing inspector is
obligated to refer the case to the senior housing inspector with a
recommendation for placard and condemnation of the building, rent
withholding and/or court. The end goal of all actions of the department
is compliance with the Code, not penalization to the owner/operator.
APPEAL L RIGHTS
Also required under State law and the City of Iowa City Housing Occupancy
and Maintenance Code, is the right to appeal the order issued by the
housing inspector. This right to appeal is stated on the written order
and once exercised, stops the clock in effect, by staying all further
action until such time as the appeal is heard and'a decision is made by the
Housing Appeals Board.
EMERGENCY ORDER
To deal with items of a more serious nature, an inspector may issue an
emergency order which follows the above procedures except that an
emergency order may not be written for more than 15 days and the right to
appeal does not stay action required to repair the defect and thus remove
the hazard. Emergency orders are designed to deal with hazardous
electrical, plumbing and heating problems and nuisance complaints such as
garbage and refuse disposal, pest infestations and unsanitary
maintenance.
RENT ESCROW
Rent escrow is not an item of the State Housing Code but has been included
by the City Counci to provide a tool to achieve compliance. Rent escrow
procedures are normally initiated when there has been an obvious disregard
for the order as evidenced by a recalcitrant property owner and a lack of
a good faith effort to comply with that order. Rent escrow is undertaken
by having the City housing inspector declare the building as eligible for
rent escrow and by notifying the owner and tenants of this eligibility.
The code then requires the tenants to initiate the rent escrow by
exercising their legal rights to open up an escrow account at a local
lending institution to serve as a depository for the rent. With proper
documents recorded at the court house, the Housing Inspector then
certifies the building under Rent Escrow. The City housing inspector is
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then obligated to notify the escrow agent and the parties affected when
the building complies with the Housing Code.
RECENT PROBLEMS
The current staffing of the Housing Inspection Division including a new
supervisor, has caused a restructuring of administrative procedures
which, while providing accurate interpretation of the Housing Code as
evidenced by actual field inspections, has resulted in the uncovering of a
variety of violations that have existed for a long period of time, often
on buildings that have been approved by housing inspectors in the past.
This, of course, results in a rather frustrating situation on the part of
the public finding themselves in a situation of violation. It also makes
for a difficult enforcement role for the inspectors, who are properly
administering the code and yet receiving a great deal of criticism for
being "too strict."
The majority of the violations being uncovered deal with ceiling height
1 requirements, lack of minimum window requirements and improper handrails
and guardrails. All of the aforementioned violations are items which can
be shown to be in violation with the use of a tape measure. Previous
inspection policies did not require inspectors to take field measurements
and therefore caused a lot of violations to go unnoticed.
BOARD OF APPEALS
The situation is further complicated and becomes even more frustrating to
A the administration of the division when no relief can be granted in the
form of a hearing or appeal on items that are part of the State Housing
Code. This means that ceilings that are less than the 7'6" requirement or
windows that fail to provide the minimum amount of light and ventilation
according to the code cannot be exempted in any way by the staff or the
Housing Appeals Board since exemptions and variances are specifically
prohibited by State law. This does not prevent the City Council from
providing a mechanism for granting exemptions or completely eliminating
code sections that are not spoken to in the State law. For example, the
State Housing Code does not have a handrail and guardrail requirement.
The Iowa City Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code does have specific
requirements for guardrails and handrails which, at the request of the
Building Board of Appeals, was taken from the Uniform Building Code and,
with the endorsement of the Housing Commission and the City Council, was
i made the law for existing buildings. This same philosophy also affects
the requirements for storm windows, smoke detectors, light switches, and
tenant/landlord checklists.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
It has been brought to the attention of the supervisors that there have
been complaints regarding the attitude and/or diplomacy of the housing
j inspectors. Comment has been made that other law officers such as police
officers use discretion when enforcing the code. We all know that a
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Police officer will not give you a ticket for driving 31 miles per hour in
a 30 mph zone.
Housing Inspectors do not have such discretion since the Code requires
that "upon determination that all applicable provisions of the Housing
Code and of any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, and other
applicable codes of the City of Iowa City, Iowa have been complied with by
the operator, the Department of Housing and Inspection Services shall
issue a rental permit for said specific dwelling or dwelling unit."
To use our automobile analogy, we are not talking about moving violations,
but conditions similar to the regulations requiring state inspections of
automobiles prior to sale; if you have defects in your car you will not
get a white title.
Annual licensing inspections with a code that is going through several
changes and experiencing growing pains can be extremely taxing to the
relationships with the public and internally with the staff. Cognizant of
the debilitating effect a day -in and day -out involvement with the Housing
sessions toe can ve on refreshethesknowledgethe thatethetilnspectoent rscts havengainedrandito
f provide educational opportunities to reinforce the health safety aspects
of the code. This alone, while improving the abilities of the inspectors,
i cannot alleviate the frustrations
recognition of a code that does not permit a
of the fact that hardships are readily created through its
enforcement and its blatant absence of any means for granting relief in
' those cases where special or unusual circumstances warrant such relief.
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Since we have shared the problem, we feel obligated to offer a possible
solution to the inability to use discretion. Perhaps the Code could be
reworded so that certain items dealing with life. safety and the State
Code could be grouped into a section that would become mandatory prior to
issuance of a license. Other code items such as nuisance items, garbage,
rubbish and the like, could be separated from the license requirements.
5 Of course, the inspector would be obligated to enforce the code items not
part of the license but would be able to pursue their corrections without
5 holding up the license or suspending a license once issued.
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The Director of the Department of Housing and Inspection Services was
hired in 1977 to administer the department, in part, due to the fact that
he possesses some 17 years of experience in the administration of housing
codes. It should be noted that much of the experience gained dealt with
Iowa cities and while few are aware of the state housing law, none, to my
knowledge, enforce the law to the levels expected in Iowa City. It is not
;+ uncommon for cities in Iowa to have housing appeals boards that grant
consideration and relief to prope
corrected wrty owners having violations that cannot
be readily ithout creating hardships as long as those
I violations do not affect the health and safety of the occupants. Many
cities in Iowa have chosen to adopt the Uniform Housing Code and have
disregarded the State Housing Code. I do not wish to encourage the
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breaking of any law, however, it should be noted that a strict adherence
to an obsolete and callous state ordinance is the bases for the problems
and frustrations being experienced here in Iowa City in our good faith
attempt to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing.
The staff in the Department of Housing and Inspection Services shall and
continues to carry out the directives of the Council as provided in the
ordinances it adopts. I can assure the Council, the Manager and the
general public that our goal to serve and to administer the code equally
to all has been foremost in our objectives.
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City of Iowa Cit"
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 10, 1979
To: Michael E. Kucharzak, Neal G. Berlin and City Council
From: Terry Steinbach, Senior Housing Inspector
Re: State Housing Code
The following is an examination of the State Housing Code; Section 413 of
the Code of Iowa, 1979 edition. This examination relates to the Uniform
Building Code which the State of Iowa has adopted as the standard of
specifications used for new construction. Comparisons are also made of
the Iowa City Housing Code, Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa
City. The purpose of this analysis is to show the inconsistencies and
irrelevancies of the State requirements as they apply to everday building
and housing inspection. Some of the State housing requirements are quite
outdated and a thorough review of the State Code is needed to ensure a
standard for dwelling units which is consistent with the standard of
living of the residents of Iowa in the 1970's and 1980's.
It is the feeling of this department that due to the inconsistencies of
the State adopted codes, that the State Housing Code, Section 413 be
repealed. The Uniform Housing Code, 1979 edition, is written in
combination with the Uniform Building Code which the State has adopted.
It is this department's feeling that the Uniform Housing Code would fill
the void left by such a repeal, without creating any further incon-
sistencies between the two adopted codes.
The following analysis has been kept as brief as possible in order that
the broadness of the problem can be recognized. Some of the following
State Housing Code sections are followed by personal comments regarding
enforcement, and others are followed by Uniform Building Code sections in
order that the direct inconsistency may be shown. The enforcement of one
set of standards, rather than two or three, would eliminate many problems
in enforcement of the Housing Code and eliminate many problems in the
creation of Housing Code requirements.
It must also be mentioned at this time that the State Housing Code leaves
no avenues open to grant variances to specific requirements.
Chapter 413.9, Minimum Requirements - Power of Cities. "...No ordinance,
regulation, ruling or decision of any municipal body, officer or authority
shall repeal, amend, modify or dispense with any of the said minimum
requirements laid down in this chapter, except as specifically provided
herein." The Uniform Housing Code allows an appeals Board the discretion
that has not been given them in the State Housing Code. Further, it
should be noted that in Chapter 413.11, Application of Provisions,
"Provisions of this chapter in conflict with the State Building Code shall
not apply where the State Building Code has been adopted, or when the
State Building Code applies throughout the State."
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DEFINITIONS
5.
Family
Occupancy
For the purposes of this chapter, a "family" is a group of
persons living together, whether related to each other by birth
or not, and may consist of one or more persons.
Comment:
Definition is so vague and unrestricted that it permits dwellings to
be overcrowded by often non -related groups of people.
Proposed Change:
5. Family Occupancy
For the purpose of this chapter, a "family" shall mean one
person or two (2) or more persons related by blood, marriage,
adoption, placement by a governmental agency, social service
agency, or a family may consist of two (2), but not more than
twelve (12) persons not related by blood, marriage or adoption,
occupying a living unit as an individual, housekeeping
organization.
Pg. 2026, #413.13 REAR YARDS
Immediately behind every single and two family dwelling hereafter
erected there shall be, except as hereinafter provided, a rear yard
extending across the lot, for a distance equal to at least one width
of the dwelling. Such yard shall be open and unobstructed from the
ground to the sky. Every part of such yard shall be directly
accessible from every other part thereof. The depth of said yard
shall be measured at right angles from the rear lot line to the
extreme rear part of the dwelling. Such rear yard space shall in no
case be less than ten feet deep, and two feet additional for each
story of the dwelling on said lot above the first.
An irregular shaped lot, or lot subject to building line
restrictions, may be occupied by a dwelling without complying with
the provisions of this section, if the total yard space equals that
required by this section.
Comment:
"Open and unobstructed" yard space is ambiguous. Does this prohibit
the installation of temporary storage sheds, play equipment, etc.?
Does it also create a problem in the installation of tall fences
around gardens? The local Zoning Code and/or State Zoning Code might
be a better instrument to regulate lot size and use.
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C. Pg. 1912 #413.20 WINDOWS
In every dwelling hereafter erected every room shall have at least
one window opening directly upon the street or a public way or other
public space which measures fifteen feet in width, or upon a yard or
court of the dimensions specified in this chapter, and located on the
same lot, and such window shall be so located as to properly light
all portions of such rooms. This provision shall not, however, apply
to rooms used as kitchens, art galleries, swimming pools,
gymnasiums, squash courts or for similar purposes, provided such
r000ms are adequately lighted and ventilated. For purposes of this
section, adequate ventilation may be either a system of mechanical
ventilation which provides not less than 15 interchanges per hour or
natural ventilation as specified in Section 413.21; and further, for
purposes of this section adequate light may be either a system of
artificial light which provides healthful and sanitary conditions in
all spaces of the room or natural light as specified in Section
413.21.
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This language conflicts with the State Building Code which defines a
public way as space greater than 10' in width. Clarification of
language would certainly eliminate the ambiguity as to the window
requirement. Furthermore, according to my calculations, a
reasonable requirement for adequate mechanical ventilation would be
five (5) air changes per hour rather than fifteen (15).
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Pg. 1912, #413.25 WINDOWS IN BATHROOMS
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in every dwelling hereafter erected, every water closet compartment
I and every bathroom shall have an aggregate window area of at least
four square feet between stop aids opening directly upon the street,
or upon a yard or court of the dimensions specified in this chapter.
Every such window shall be made so as to open in all its parts.
Nothing in this section contained shall be construed so as to
prohibit a general toilet room containing several water closet
f compartments separated from each other by dwarf partitions, provided
such toilet room is adequately lighted and ventilated to the outdoor
air as above provided, and that such water closets are supplemental
to the water closet accomodations required by the provisions of
Section 413.32.
The above provisions shall not apply to hotels or dwellings that have
a system of forced ventilation so constructed as entirely to change
the air in every bathroom,
every seven minutes. toilet room or water closet compartment
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Comment:
In calculating the normal size of bathrooms and the standard air flow
Of most commercially available vent fan systems, it would be much
more realistic to require that a complete air change in a bathroom
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E. P9. 1911, #413.14 BUILDING TO SIDE LINE OF LOT - SIDE YARDS
Dwellings hereafter erected may be built up to the side lot line, if
the side wall is without windows, or if with windows the air and
light required by this chapter are provided otherwise than by windows
on the lot line, or if the side lot line abuts on a street or alley.
If, however, any side yard is left, it shall be open and unobstructed
from the ground to the sky, and its width shall be proportionate to
the height of the dwelling, and no side yard shall be less in width
in any part than as follows:
1. Multiple Dwelling. In the case of all multiple dwlelings
hereafter erected, one story in height and having a side yard,
the width of the side yard measured to the side lot line shall
be at least four feet, and such side yard shall be increased in
Width by one foot for each additional above the first.
2. Private Dwellings and Two-Famil Dwellings. In the case of
private dwellings and two-family dwellings In
erected,
one story or two stories in height, the width of the side yard
measured to the side lot line shall be at least four feet; such
side yard shall be increased in width one foot for each
additional story above the second.
3. Distance Between Buildings on the Same Lot. Where more than
one dwelling is erected upon the same lot, the distance between
them shall not be less than eight feet in the case of dwellings
i of one or two stories in height, this distance to be increased
two feet for each additional story above the second.
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Comment:
These items might be addressed better in a state or local zoning
ordinance.
F. Pg. 1911, #413.15 COURTS - SIZE OF
The size of all courts in dwellings hereafter erected shall be
proportionate to the height of the dwelling. No court shall be less
than any part than the minimum sizes prescribed in this section. The
minimum width of an outer court for a one-story dwelling shall be
five feet, for a two-story dwelling six feet, for a three-story
dwelling seven feet, and shall increase one foot for each additional
story above three stories. The least dimension of an inner court
shall never be less than twice the minimum width prescribed by this
section for an outer court. The width of all courts adjoining the
lot line shall be measured to the lot line and not to an opposite
building.
Comment:
From a residential viewpoint, the construction of courts has been
rare for the last 20 years and these requirements are addressed in
Section 1306C of the Uniform Building Code.
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#413.16 COVERED COURTS
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No court of a dwelling hereafter erected shall be covered by a roof
Or Skylight. Every such court shall be at every point open IroBi the
ground to the sky unobstructed; except that in the case of hotels,
courts may start on the floor level of the lowest bedroom story, and
in the case of other multiple dwellings where there are stores or
shops on the lower story or stories, courts may start at the top of
such lower story or stories.
Comment:
This requirement should be introduced into a building code.
H. PA. 1911, #413.17 AIR INTAKE
In all dwellings hereafter erected every inner court extending
through more than one story shall be provided with a horizontal
intake at the bottom. air
Comment:
The Building Code Section 1306C. states the same requirement in more
specific terms.
I. Pg. 19111 #413.18 CORNERS OF COURTS
Nothing contained in the foregoing sections concerning courts shall
be construed as preventing the cutting off of the corners of said
courts.
Comment:
! This requirement should be in a building code, however, it is
probably quite obsolete.
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No room in a dwelling hereafter erected shall be in an
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i the average height of any such room shall not be less than seven feet
i six inches, accept that an attic room used for living purposes in a
private or two-family dwelling need be seven feet six inches in one-
half its area and that areas less than five feet shall not be
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Comment:
The former Senior Housing Inspector has stated that "Numerous
occupied units have been erected subsequent to this code which do not
meet the seven feet, six inch average. Enforcing this code could
require vacating 100 to 200 units in Iowa City." This inspector
feels that there could be some sort of happy medium which would still
i afford the safety needed to satisfy the intent of this code. It
could be a dated or limited grandfather clause.
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It should also be noted that this requirement is currently being
enforced and appeal statistics show that said enforcement is
creating quit, a hardship on owners or oreraLors. the
corrections necessary to meet the rpquirpmpl, of l.he osto(iof making
those cases where the decision to make corrections has been made,
create a hardship and eventually that cost is passed on to the
tenants. Other solutions result in the units being vacated or a
change in use. Many of the units being vacated are otherwise quite
livable dwellings.
K. Pg. 1913 BASEMENT OR CELLAR UNDER ENTRANCE FLOOR
Every dwelling hereafter erected shall have a basement, cellar or
excavated space under the entire entrance floor, at least three feet
in depth or shall be elevated above the ground so that there will be
a clear air space of at least 18 inches between the top of the ground
and the floor joists so as to insure ventilation and protection from
dampness; provided, however, that cement floors may be laid on the
ground level if desired.
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Comment:
This requirement is dealt with in Sections 2517(c)2 and 2517(c)6 of
the Uniform Building Codewith much more applicable language being
used there. I would suggest that this section be dropped from
Chapter 413.
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L. Pa. 1914, 8413.38 STAIRS IN TWO-STORY MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
Every multiple dwelling two stories or more in height hereafter
erected shall have at least one flight of stairs extending from the
entrance floor to the roof; and the stairs in public halls therein
I shall each be at least four feet wide in the clear. All stairs shall
be constructed with a rise of not more than eight inches and with
treads not less than ten inches wide and not less than four feet long
1, in the clear.
Comment:
I am not sure that the requirement of a stairway from the entrance to
the roof has ever been enforced. The Uniform Building Code, Section
3305(o), states a less restrictive requirement of said stairway
needed in every building four (4) or more stories in height with a
{ i roof pitch not greater than 4 in 12.
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In every multiple dwelling hereafter erected there shall be an
entrance to the cellar or other lowest story from the outside of said
building.
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Comment:
New construction design generally uses the lowest floor level for
dwelling units and has only a small utility room for furnace,
electric meters, etc. Such design does not permit outside entrance,
but the rooms are fire isolated from the dwelling units. Further
consideration to this requirement should be given.
N. Pg. 1915, #413.54 DUMB -WAITER AND ELEVATOR SHAFTS
All dumb -waiters and elevators hereafter constructed in multiple
dwellings shall be in enclosures constructed of fire -resistive
materials with fire -restrictive doors at all openings at each story,
including the cellar. In the case of dumb -waiter shafts such door
shall be self-closing and such shaft shall be completely separated
j from the stairs by walls of approved fire -resistive material
enclosing the same.
This section does not apply to dumb -waiter shafts or elevator shafts
which are already in existence, but only to those which may be
installed after this chapter takes affect.
Comment:
This code requirement is already covered by prevailing fire codes'.
0. Pg. 1915, #413.56 HEIGHT OF DWELLINGS
No dwelling shall be increased in height so that it exceeds A times
the width of the widest street on which it abuts nor in any case
exceeds 100 feet.
Comment:
This requirement is addressed more effectively in current zoning or
building codes.
P. Pg. 1915, #413.58 SKYLIGHTS - VENTILATORS
All new skylights hereafter placed in a multiple dwelling shall be
provided with ventilators having a minimum opening of 40 square
inches and also with either fixed or movable louvers or with movable
sashes, and shall be of such size as may be determined to be
practical by the health officer.
Comment:
Other sections (light and ventilation) establish requirements
without meaning to be specific as to the type or method of
installation. Such specificity, as contained above, is often not the
best solution to the problems involved in skylight installations.
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Pg. 1916, #413.62 NUMBER OF WATER CLOSETS
In every dwelling existing prior to the passage of this chapter,
there shall be provided at least one water closet for every two
apartments, groups or suits of rooms, or a fraction thereof, except
that in multiple dwellings of Class B there shall be provided at
least one water closet for every twenty occupants or fraction
thereof.
Comment:
The Iowa City Houisng Codes require one full bath in each dwelling
unit or one facility for every eight roomers. I would suggest that
the total number of occupants using a single bath facility be lowered
from twenty persons to, say, 10 or 12 persons.
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Pg. 1917, #413.64 COLOR OF CELLAR WALLS
The cellar walls and cellar ceiling of every multiple dwelling shall
by the owner by thoroughly whitewashed or painted a light color and
shall be so maintained by him when required by the health officer.
Comment:
This requirement is quite irrelevant.
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Pg. 1917, #413.65 FLOOR BENEATH WATER CLOSETS
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In all two-family dwellings and multiple dwellings, the floor or
other surface beneath and around water closets and sinks shall be
maintained in good order and repaired and, if of wood, shall be kept
well painted.
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In all dwelling units the floor or other surface beneath and around
water closets, lavatories and sinks shall be constructed and
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Pg. 1917, #413.67 WATER SUPPLY - SINKS
Every dwelling not exempted in Section 413.6 shall have within the
dwelling at least one proper sink with running water furnished in
sufficient quantity at one or more places exclusive of the cellar.
Two-family dwellings and multiple dwellings of Class A there shall
be, at least one sink on every floor, accessible to each family on
the floor occupied by said family without passing through any other
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receive and to distribute an adequate and sufficient supply of water
at each floor in the said dwelling at all times of the year, during
all hours of the day and night. But a failure in the general supply
of city water shall not be construed to be a failure on the part of
such owner, provided proper and suitable appliances to receive and
distribute such water have been provided in said dwellings.
Comment:
Other codes, such as the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform
Plumbing Code, are more specific in regards to these requirements.
This state code is so minimal that it is unlikely that most people
would tolerate only one sink per floor. It might also be noted that
a sink is requried in any room containing a toilet.
U. Pg. 1916, #413.68 CATCH BASINS
In the case of dwellings where, because of lack of city water supply
or sewers, sinks with running water are not provided inside the
I dwellings, one or more catch basins or some other approved
convenience for the disposal of waste water, if necessary in the
opinion of the health officer, shall be provided in the yard or
court, level with the surface thereof and at a point easy of access
to the occupants of such dwelling.
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V. Pg. 1917, #413.70 COLOR OF WALLS OF COURTS
In multiple dwellings the walls of all courts, unless built of a
light color brick or stone, shall be thoroughly whitewashed by the
owner or shall be painted a light color by him and shall be so
renewed whenever necessary, as may be required by the health officer.
Comment:
This requirement is quite irrelevant.
W. Po. 1917, #413.71 COLOR OF WALLS OF OTHER ROOMS
In all multiple dwellings erected prior to this chapter, the health
officer may require the walls and ceilings of every room that does
not open directly on the street to be calcimined or painted so as to
furnish adequate lighting of such room and may require this to be
renewed as often as may be necessary.
Comment:
Perhaps reconsideration of this requirement should be made.
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K. PU- 1910, #413.05 SINKS AND WAIER CLOSUS
In all multiple dwellings erected prior to the pasage of this
chapter, the woodwork encasing sinks, except sinks in butler's
pantries and water closets, shall be removed and space underneath
said fixtures shall be left open. The floor and wall surfaces
beneath and around the said fixture shall be put in good order and
repair and if of wood shall be kept well painted. Defective and
unsanitary water closet fixtures shall be replaced by proper
fixtures, as defined by this chapter.
Comment:
Lavatories with built-in vanity type cabinetry are a popular and
convenient style in bathrooms. This type of construction does not
necessarily indicate that maintenance would be unsanitary.
Y. Pg. 1917, #413.73 ANIMALS
No horse, cow, calf, swine, sheep, goat, chickens, geese or ducks
shall be kept in any dwelling or part thereof. Nor shall any such
animal be kept on the same lot or premises with a dwelling except
under such conditions as may be prescribed by the health officer. No
such animal, except a horse, shall under any circumstance be on the
same lot or premises with a multiple dwelling. No dwelling or
premises thereof shall be used for the storage or handling of rags or
j junk.
Comment:
It would be my feeling that the last two sentences be removed from
this requirement.
Z. P9. 1920 ENFORCEMENT IN CERTAIN CITIES
In cities of more than 100,000 population, as shown by the last
federal census, having a department or division of building
inspection in charge of a person devoting his entire time to the
supervision of building construction and to the enforcement of laws
and ordinances relating to building construction, repair,
alteration, removal and to related matters, the City Council may, by
ordinance, provide that said person shall be charged with the powers
and duties charged in Sections 413.29-413.103 to the Board of Health
and to the health officer, and that all plans, specifications,
affidavits, forms and statements in said sections presecribed to be
filed with the health officer shall be filed with such person; and
that said person may issue valid permits, certificates and
ordinances providing, without the certificate of the health officer
here and before provided to be filed in the office of the department
of building.
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AA• l9. 1912, #413.22 LIVING ROOMS AND BEDROOMS
In every dwelling hereafter erected all living rooms and bedrooms
shall be of the following minimum sizes: Every such room shall
contain at least 80 square feet of floor area except the kitchenettes
may be 40 square feet in area; no such room, except kitchenette,
shall be, in any part of required area less than seven feet wide. In
all dwellings and in each apartment, group or suite of rooms there
shall be at least one room containing not less than 120 square feet
of floor area.
Uniform Building Code Section 1307.(b) FLOOR AREA
I Every dwelling shall have at least one room which shall have not less
150 square feet of floor area. Other habitable rooms except kitchens
shall have an area of not less than 70 square feet.
Comment:
The Iowa City Building Inspection Division has amended the Uniform
1 Building Code to read the same as the State Housing Code, however,
the State should be aware of the discrepancy between the two since it
I has adopted both codes. The Housing Code of Iowa City is consistent
with the State Housing Code in the requirement of 80 square feet as a
minimum for the size of any habitable room.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 7, 1979
To: Neal G. Berlin, City Manager
From: Terry Steinbach, Senior Housing Inspector
Re: H.I.S. - 10% Window Requirement
In an attempt to supply the City Council with information regarding the
number of dwelling units in Iowa City without sufficient window area, I
have taken a survey from the Housing Inspectors since our departmental
filing system is not capable of supplying information regarding the number
of specific housing code violations.
In the past 6-8 months, the Housing Division has issued at least 21
notices of violation with regard to lack of sufficient (window/skylight)
natural light. Of these, Black's Gaslight Village is the only property
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A breakdown of these
violations shows that:
1) Five cases are still in violation with time left on orders to
correct.
2) Seven cases, correction has been completed.
3) Two cases resulted in vacation of units or rooms with use changed to
storage.
(These units also lacked required ceiling height.)
4) Seven cases have been appealed.
(Five cases have been upheld by Housing Board of Appeals -- Four at
Black's Gaslight Village.)
(Two cases not yet heard by Board.)
The problems of lack of required window area and ceiling height generally
arise in buildings which were originally designed for use as single family
dwellings. The use and classification have been changed by the owners in
order to accommodate more occupants for rental purposes and, therefore,
changes need to be made to meet the minimum housing requirements.
In addressing the question of hardship to the owner/operator in complying
with the housing code, it is my opinion that this requirement does not
cause an unfair amount of hardship on the responsible party. The
violation of lack of required ceiling height has caused much greater
expense to those persons who have chosen to correct the violation rather
than vacate the unit.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 2, 1979
To: City Manager and City Council
From: Michael Kucharzak, Director of Housing & Inspection Services
Re: Rezoning of Future Public Housing Site
At the informal Council session of September 24, 1979, the City Council
indicated a willingness to pursue placement of public housing on the
site owned by University Baptist Church. As part of the option to
purchase the property executed by the City, the buyer is obligated to
rezone the property from RlA to R3. This rezoning is necessary to allow
for the proposed construction of 20 units of public housing.
This rezoning is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan adopted by
the City Council and is compatible with the residential use immediately
adjoining the site.
The Housing Coordinator has been instructed to contact Don Schmeiser and
arrange for the necessary hearing for rezoning.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 11, 1979
To: City Council
From: Drew Shaffer
Re: Cable Update
Hawkeye CableVision has applied for an "exception" to the Planning and
Zoning Commission (and to the Board of Adjustment) for the tower site
northwest of property being developed by Hy -Vee on Highway 1 North. A
public hearing date for this matter is forthcoming.
Due to unforeseen problems, Hawkeye has announced a new system activation
timetable. They will begin laying cable on January 1, 1980 and March 1,
1980 is the new system activation date. This is still within the
ordinance requirements (which calls for system activation by March 28,
1980). Unforeseen problems include trouble confirming equipment delivery
dates and trouble finding the construction crews necessary to build the
Iowa City system. Several equipment delivery dates have now been
established and Mr. Blough may decide to organize his own construction
crews to build the Iowa City system.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 12, 1979
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Neal Berlin, City Manager
John Hayek, City Attorney
RE: Proposed Rental of Office Space -- Henry Louis Building
This is to apprise you of the need for additional office space for
the Iowa City Legal Department and the availability of the upper
floor of the Henry Louis Building for such purposes.
Louis Building Now Available
Numerous alternative locations have been discussed during the past
year or so as potential office space to alleviate the overcrowding
which now exists in the Civic Center. Mr. Dennis Kraft, Director
of Planning and Program Development, has been negotiating with
Mr. Dick Blum for rental space of the upper floor of the Henry
Louis Building located at 506 E. College within a block of the Civic
Center. The building is owned by Mr. Henry Louis individually.
Mr. Kraft has negotiated an agreement which we feel would be ad-
vantageous to the administration of City government and would in
fact enhance delivery of legal services to the City.
Proposed Agreement
The proposed rental agreement for office space would be for a
five (5) year term at the rate of $5.25/square foot for a total
of $612.50/month or $7,350/year. This payment would include heat,
water, electricity and air conditioning. Refuse collection would
not be included. The facilities are now clean and ready for oc-
cupancy, with no remodeling required. No furnishings would be
needed except perhaps reception area furniture.
The upper floor contains four offices, the largest of which would
serve as a combination library -conference room. The premises are
pleasant and especially suited to the unique needs of the Legal
Department. Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance, agrees that the
rental rates are reasonable. Even though the search for additional
space has gone on for some time, there is no specific budget item
for such space. Thus, a budget amendment would be required to
tap the general fund balance.
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Overcrowding and Increased Workload
It is becoming more apparent to even the casual observer that the
increased City duties and roncommitant: additional staff, have rosulted
in overcrowding in the Civic Center. This overcrowding has in turn
resulted in less than optimum working conditions.
The newer programs which Iowa City has instituted include the Senior
Center, public housing, housing code enforcement and housing rehab-
ilitation programs. Each program results not only in increased staff
but also in more demands on the Legal staff. In response to these
changes, Mr. Dennis Kraft of the Planning Department has been in-
vestigating various sites in close proximity to the Civic Center.
These sites have been rejected as office space for the Legal Depart-
ment for the following reasons:
1. Third Floor - Davis Building.
This location was considered for the Legal Department, but was
rejected in early summer of this year as economically infeasible.
Complete remodeling would have been required.
2. Old Elks Building.
This building, located at the southwest corner of Gilbert and
Washington, needs extensive remodeling, and the owners are not
willing to do it. It is also poorly ventilated and generally
not suited for office space.
3. Old Post Office.
The first and second floor of the Old Post Office, plus the
mezzanine, are reserved for the proposed Senior Center activities.
The original plans were for the Legal and Planning Departments
to be moved to the third floor. Expected occupancy is at least
one year away. However, Senior Center activities may well ex-
pand to the third floor. Also, there is now some question of
whether non -federally funded departments such as Legal could
be housed therein. The Senior Center and the Planning Depart-
ment of course qualify as proper occupants.
Recommendation
Considering the rather unique needs of the City legal staff, it is
our recommendation that the City Council consider the proposed
rental of additional office space as a way to alleviate current
overcrowding in the Civic Center. Moving the Legal Department
would also free up space for other departmental needs.
We respectfully request your consideration of the proposed move.
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Date: October 8, 1979
To: City Council, City Manager
From: Richard J. Plastino, Director of Public Works
Re: Discussion Date for Block 64 Parking Garage \
In the bid specifications for the Block 64 garage, we had included a bid
alternate. This bid alternate stated that we would make a decision on
the Block 64 garage by November 2 and there was an item for the contractor
to reduce his bid for this early start. There were no deducts by any of
the bidders for this early start. Accordingly, we have deferred Council
discussion of the completion date on the Block 83-84 garage until November 1
and action by Council, if any, would be taken on Tuesday, November 13.
Letters are being solicited from the contractor and consultant on the
probability of the first parking garage being partially open by Thanks-
giving. Pushing the discussion to a later date will allow for more
accurate prediction of whether the garage will or will not be open by
Thanksgiving. As you recall, if the first garage will be partially open
by Thanksgiving, many of the obstacles to awarding the bid on the second
garage will be removed. On the other hand, if the first garage will not
be open by Thanksgiving, the Council has stated that it will probably
not award the bid for the second garage.
In summary, this item will be scheduled for informal discussion on
November 12 and Council action, if any, will be taken on November 13.
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Rosemary Vitosh
Joe Fowler
Dennis Kraft
Dwight Churchill
Dennis Neu
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City of Iowa Cit,
MEMORAND M
Date: October 5, 1979
To: Neal Berlin 1
From: Dick Plastino
Re: Bus Route Changes /
Neal, the proposed schedule f r obtaining and analyzing data from the
general riding public is as follows:
By October 10 - have cards placed in buses and issue news release advising
riding public of the availability of the cards to record their opinion.
By October 10-19 - receive comments on cards and start operation of the
Washington Street transit mall. Analysis of the operation of the mall is
an important adjunct to this procedure since it affects the time schedule
for several of the routes. The efficiency of this operation must be
analyzed at the same time that route changes, if any, are consisdered.
October 19-26 - complete receiving cards and begin analysis of data on
cards. Formulate alternatives and recommendations.
October 26 - send information to Council in packet.
October 29 - schedule for informal discussion or possibly schedule for
public hearing.
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MEMORAND M
Date: October 5, 1979
To: Neal Berlin 1
From: Dick Plastino
Re: Bus Route Changes /
Neal, the proposed schedule f r obtaining and analyzing data from the
general riding public is as follows:
By October 10 - have cards placed in buses and issue news release advising
riding public of the availability of the cards to record their opinion.
By October 10-19 - receive comments on cards and start operation of the
Washington Street transit mall. Analysis of the operation of the mall is
an important adjunct to this procedure since it affects the time schedule
for several of the routes. The efficiency of this operation must be
analyzed at the same time that route changes, if any, are consisdered.
October 19-26 - complete receiving cards and begin analysis of data on
cards. Formulate alternatives and recommendations.
October 26 - send information to Council in packet.
October 29 - schedule for informal discussion or possibly schedule for
public hearing.
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Mayor of Iowa City
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
City of Iowa City
City Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Dear Sirs:
My compliments to you and your hard work on the development of the pedestrian
mall in downtown Iowa City. The mall is both beautiful and functional. Such an
undertaking is a credit to those who possessed the foresight to develop such an
esthetically pleasing site. Again, my compliments to you.
Sincerely,
llnvldJ. ymalski
Main Campus, Lawrence
College of Health Sciences and Hospital, Kansas City and Wichita
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Mayor of Iowa City
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
City of Iowa City
City Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Dear Sirs:
My compliments to you and your hard work on the development of the pedestrian
mall in downtown Iowa City. The mall is both beautiful and functional. Such an
undertaking is a credit to those who possessed the foresight to develop such an
esthetically pleasing site. Again, my compliments to you.
Sincerely,
llnvldJ. ymalski
Main Campus, Lawrence
College of Health Sciences and Hospital, Kansas City and Wichita
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Office of Federal Statistical Policy and Standards
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Mr. Harry Hokanson
Acting Executive Director OCT 91979
Johnson County Regional Planning
Camaission PLANNING COMNIw,IUN_
225 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Hokanson;
This is in reply to your letter of September 11, 1979, concerning
the Iowa City, Iowa Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA).
Urbanized areas are defined by the U.S. Bureau of the Census according
to specific criteria. The urbanized area designation is separate from
the SMSA designation. Fln the case of the FHWA and UMTA trocrams the
urbanized area,.rather.than the SMSA, is used to allocate funds.
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urbanized area for Iowa City; even g e
-area is about to be desi ted an•-
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Iowa City,Will be -defined around.April 1981 following the availability
0f_tbLQaa8D_census. dot _
I hope I have clarified this point. If I can be of further help to
you in this matter, please let me know.
Sincerely,
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April 20, 1979 REF. NO. 708.540
fir. Emil Brandt, Executive Director
Johnson County Regional Planning Commission
2211 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Brandt:
This is in response to your request for information concerning the possible designation
of Iowa City and environs as a Metropolitan Statistical Area (I1SA) and the effect
of such designation on the need to develop a formal urbanized area comprehensive,
cooperative and continuing (3-C) transportation Planning and programming process.
Such a process, which conforms to federal and state laws and policies, must be
established for any urban area of 50,000 or more population before a pronram of
highway and public transportation projects - elioible for federal financial assistance
can be approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The develoor..ent of an
acceptable 3-C transportation planning process for the Iowa City Urban Area should
be facilitated because such a process has been partially carried on by the Johnson
County Regional Planning Commission since 1970.
Although the 3-C planning process is sometimes regarded only as a requirement to
receive federal funds for project implementation, it should be viewed as a mechanism
that can encourage and promote the development of a multimodal transportation system
which will serve the metropolitan area and state effectively and efficiently. The
U.S. and Iowa DOT's will provide assistance and coonerate with local officials, actinq
through a metropolitan planning organization (f -!P0), in the development of transportation
plans and programs which are based on transportation needs. These plans and programs
are to be prepared with due consideration given to comprehensive long-range land
use schemes and social, economic, environmental, system performance and energy
conservation objectives which affect the future development of the metropolitan area.
To initiate and conduct an official urban transportation planninq process in the
Iowa City Urban Area, the following events or actions are necessary:
1. U.S. Census Bureau designation of the Iowa City Urban Area as a metropolitan
statistical area and receipt of appropriate documentation, including a map
showing the extent of the urbanized area.
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2. Governor's designation of the 14PO responsible, together with the State,
for executing the 3-C planning process in conformance with federal and
state laws and policies.
3. Establishment of appropriate MPO transportation committee structure (e.g.,
Policy and technical and citizens advisory committees) and geographical
Identification of the urban transportation study area.
4. Execution of agreements between the:
(a) Iowa DOT and MPO to conduct a 3-C planning process and to provide
FHWA Metropolitan Planning(P�) and UMTA Section 8 Planning and
Technical Studies funds.
(b) MPO and A-95 agency (if they are not one and the same) to coordinate
their activities.
(c) MPO and publicly owned operators of mass transportation services to
cooperate in carrying out the .3-C planning process.
5. Establishment of the technical elements of the transportation planning
Process.
6. Development of a. prospectus and unified planning work program (UWP).
The prospectus sets out a multiyear 2-
work, whereas, the UWP annually ydescribes yall surban
�transpoework �tationnand
related -planning activities anticipated during the next 1 or 2 years
period.
7. Development and adoption of an urban transportation plan which consists
of the transportation system mananEment element (a short-range plan of
5-6 years) and the long-range element (a long-rarge plan of 20-25 years).
8. Preparation of a 5-6 year transportation improvement program (TIP)
.which includes projects derived from the short and long-range elements
Of the urban area transportation plan.
g. Certification of the 3-C urban transportation planning process. FHWA,
UMTA and the Iowa DOT annually review and evaluate this planning process
I for compliance with federal and state requirements.
10. Establishment of a continuing planning process (interfacing with the
adoption of an initial transportation plan and land use plan) which
ensures that the plan will reflect the area's transportation
as they change over time. needs
The conduct of an Iowa City Urban Area 3-C planning
financed by FHWA, UMTA and local governments participatingsinould the ProcesstlyThe
Iowa DOT would provide in-kind services in the form of technical assistance
and computer services for the operation of travel and air quality simulation
models. The Iowa DOT, at the request of the NPO, may furnish an urban transportation
Planner on a full-time basis to the MPO.
of this planners' salary would be paid by thenState randt80aPerccentabylthe3MP0.
A rough estimate of the 1978 Surface Transportation Act planning funds which would
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be made available by FHWA and UMTA respectively are $12,000 and 520,000 Per
year for the 4 year period of the Act. These funds, administered by the'
Iowa DOT, would be annually allocated in part or in total to the MPO. The
amount of each year's allocation is based on planning work described in the
UWP and represents 80 percent of eligible expenditures. Payment for work
satisfactorily completed is on a reimbursement basis.
Enclosed is information concerning the urban transportation planning process
and the Iowa DOT Policy 820.02, "Urban Transportation Planning Assistance". Ne
will also send you, under separate cover, various federal documents relating to
the process. A two-part audio slide presertation concerning the technical and
non-technical aspects of the process can also be made available for your use.
Our staff would be happy to meet with you at some future date to discuss this
matter in more detail. Thank you for your interest, and please contact us if
we can be of further assistance.
OGW:ADS:ls
Enclosures
cc: C.I. MacGillivray
Ed Finn, FHWA
Bill Creger
Lee Benfield
Gus Anderson
Transit Division
Sincerely,
Donald G. Ward
Director
Office of Advance Planning
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October 9, 1979
. TO: Iowa City City Council
Coralville City Council
County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Barry Hokanson
At its meeting of 10/3/79, the JCRPC Executive Board asked me to send
to you minutes (attached)
of the Board's meeting on September 26th.
At this meeting Keith Friese, transportation
planner, outlined a series
of suggestions concerning future planning
programs, problems and needs.
Keith offered his "Closing" comments
prior to takin a position with
the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Regional Transit
Authority.
in view of the vital issues involved in transportation planning, the
Board thought
you would be interested in the report of the discussion. 1
As you probably are aware, we are currently advertising for a replace- j
ment for Mr. Friese, with
an anticipated selection by the end of this'
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10/3/79
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Wednesday, September 26, 1979
4:00 P.M.
First Christian Church - Basement
Iowa City, IA 52240
PRESENT: Isabel Turner, Mary Neuhauser, Herbert Jordan, J. Patrick White,
David Perret
ABSENT:. David Roberts, Don Sehr, William Stewart, James Stehbens
OTHERS: Barry Hokanson, Dixie Collins, Keith Friese, News Media
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Neuhauser
(M) 1) MINUTES
Moved by Perret, seconded by Jordan to approve the minutes of the
Executive Board meeting of 9/12/79 as corrected. Motion carried.
2) CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Hokanson reported that two A -95's had been received from ECICOG
with action required before the ECICOG Board meeting on September
27th.
City of Cedar Rapids - Airport Apron
Mr. Hokanson explained that the project would construct a concrete
apron at the Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport as the first stage of
a new terminal, as provided in the Airport Master Plan which had
previously been approved by JCRPC..
(M) Moved by White, seconded by Turner to request a deferral so that
members of the Regional Airport System Study Committee could be
notified of the project with an opportunity for comment. Motion
passed.
Linn County Regional Planning Commission - TIP/TSM Plan
Mr. Hokanson explained the proposal which includes an outline of
major street, highway and transit projects for the Cedar Rapids
urbanized area.
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Mr. Friese distributed a letter from IDOT giving tentative approval
to the combined transit grant for the four Johnson County systems
under Section IS of the Federal Mass Transportation Assistance Act,
in the amount of $347,600. Mr. Friese said this letter would clear
the way for final UMTA approval of the related Section 3 grant.
(M) Moved by Turner, seconded by White to forward without comment.
Motion passed.
Ms. Turner requested that quarterly financial reports be sent out
to Board members as they had in the past.
3) DISCUSSION OF FUTURE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES
Mr. Keith Friese discussed the position of Transportation Planner
and the emphasis he thought should be taken with this program.
Mr. Friese said he felt there is a need for a policy decision on
planning programs in the future, particularly the question of whether
JCRPC will continue the strong emphasis on transit coordination.
I. He said that with the current staffing level, there will be heavy
demands on the Transportation Planner.
He suggested that the Board keep in mind that when this area, as
an SMSA, develops a certified 3-C process, it will have to have a
balanced program for both transit and the street/highway system.
Ms. Neuhauser said she felt the staff should assemble a specific
description of the 3-C planning process so that the members under-
stand why it will be necessary to have more than one person in
transportation planning.
Mr. Friese said that if transportation planning continues to
emphasize the transit components, the person hired by the Commission
should have a strong background in that area and have experience in
dealing with the area wide transportation process.
Ms. Turner.asked if there would be another transit grant application
for next year. Mr. Friese replied that there may be no Section 3
funds for three or four years, but that state operating assistance
and Section 5 funds would be available.
Mr. Ferret said he felt the Commission needed to clarify the status
of the Area Transportation Study so that officials would understand
the need for additional staffing.
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There was a discussion of funding for fiscal year 1981. Mr.
Hokanson explained that FY '81 will likely be a "dry" year for
funds but that the situation would improve dramatically in
FY '82 with the receipt of $30,000 to $40,000 in transportation
planning assistance.
Mr. Friese expressed concern over the transportation planning
relationship between JCRPC and Johnson County. He said one
recurring problem is the lack of a definitive policy of the
division of responsibilities among agencies. He noted that local
officials clearly recognize JCRPC as the agent for transportation
planning whereas the Iowa DOT identifies ECICOG as the :osponsible
unit with pass-through of some tasks to JCRPC. Mr. Friese
explained that this division becomes particularly complex con-
cerning the Johnson County SEATS system, because of its being
treated as one of the multi -county "rural" systems rather than
one of four coordinated operations in this county.
Mr. White agreed that the "rural" label commonly attached to the
SEATS system tends to aggravate the confusion of roles. He
suggested that there should be wider recognition of SEATS as a
"specialized" transit provider (elderly and handicapped) with a
majority of its clients residing in the urban area.
Mr. Friese discussed the role of JCRPC in coordinating transit
operations. He stressed the substantial demands on staff time to
assist the four separate transit systems. He suggested there
should be increased attention to the potential of transit con-
solidation, as suggested in the recent update of the Transit
Development Program. He noted that UMTA would likely be concerned
with the current arrangements at such time as federal section 5
operating subsidies are sought.
There was discussion of a joint transit maintenance facility as a
first step toward consolidation. Mr. Friese stressed the long-
term impacts of a capital investment such as a new transit garage
which may be built by one of the systems, thus impeding moves
toward consolidation. He noted that the transit operators had
discussed the advantages of a near -downtown site, in the vicinity
of the present CAMBUS garage. He observed that such a site would
require inter -agency cooperation and a higher level of political
commitment to the objectives of consolidation.
Mr. Friese briefly discussed the pending work on transit grants,
the future application for state transit assistance, and compliance
with the new 11504" handicapped access regulations.
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The Board members repeated their previous compliments to Mr.
Friese on his work for the Commission and wished him well in his
new position with the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Area Transit
Authority.
(M) 4) BILLS FOR APPROVAL -
Moved by*Perret, seconded by White to approve the bills as sub-
mitted. Motion passed.
5) CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS
There was discussion of schedules for interviewing Mr. Hokanson as
one of the candidates for the position. Arrangements were made for
informal contacts'with members of the Executive Board and other
public officials.
6) ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at approximately 5:45 P.M.
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October 12, 1979
TO: Iowa City Council
FROM: Pam Ramser
RE: Agency Information in This Week's Packet
update on Remainder of Budget Hearing Schedule
Mary C Meuhouser cn,,c �
In this week's packet you will find summaries of funding requests, as
follows:
October 11 - Goodwill Industries
Johnson County Association for Retarded Citizens
October 18 - Hillcrest Family Services - Iowa City Residence
for Women
Lutheran Social Service
Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center
Crisis Center Transient Program
Please note the following changes in agency scheduling:
Rape Victim Advocacy Program has been rescheduled for
Thursday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m.
Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse has
been rescheduled for Thursday, November 8th at 9:30 p.m.
The schedule for October 18 through November 8 now is as follows:
October 18
7:00 p.m. Hillcrest Family Services - Iowa City Residence
for Women
7:30 p.m. Lutheran Social Service
8:15 p.m. Crisis Center
Crisis Center Transient Program
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October 25
7:00 p.m. American Red Cross
7:45 p.m. Salvation Army
8:30 p.m. Joint meeting of Red Cross and Salvation Army
9:00 p.m. Willow Creek Neighborhood Center
* THERE IS NO HEARING SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 1.*
November 8
7:00 p.m. Rape Victim Advocacy Program
7:30 p.m. Visiting Nurse Association
8:30 p.m. Free Medical Clinic
9:00 p.m. HACAP Head Start Preschool Center
9:30 p.m. Aid and Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse
There will be at least one, possibly two, final wrap-up sessions to
review agencies' hearings and funding requests. These will be scheduled
for November 15th (and sometime early in December if a second is needed.)
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FUNDING REQUEST
SUMMARY SHEET
Goodwill Industries of Southeast Iowa
- - Request 1979 minus 1978 1980 minus 1979
SOURCE 1978 1979 1980 + or (-)/4 Change + or (-)/4 Change
United Way* $ 26,000 $ 26,000 $ 33,916 $ -0- -- $ 7,916 + 30.48
TOTAL INCOME. $615,794 $606,250 $662,138 ($ 9,544)- 1.5 $55,888 + 9.24
-Carryover $ 16,072 $ 42,746** $ 26,728 $26,674 + 166.0 ($16,018) - 37.54
TOTAL $$ AVAILABLE $631,865 $648,996 $688,866 $17,131 + 2.7 $39,870 + 6.14
TOTAL EXPENSES $554,522 $622,268 $676,331 $67,746 + 12.2 $54,063 + 8.74
(Major Categories)
-Management $160,470 $213,890 $214,789
$53,420 + 33.3 $ 899- + 0.44
-Solicitation & Transp. $ 51,956 $ 35,413 $ 65,180 ($16,543)- 31.8 $29,767 + 84.14
-Food Service $ 15,785 $ 21,106 $ 20,133 $ 5,311 + 33.6 ($ 973) - 4.64
-Rehabilitation $112,910 $136,282 $151,345 $23,372 + 20.7 $15,063 + 11.14
-Contract . $ 82,768 $112,019 $137,259 $29,251 + 35.3 $25,240 + 22.54
-Store $ 27,385 $ 27,018 $ 37,501 ($ 367)- 1.3 $10,483 + 38.84
-Contrib. Goods Produc. $ 27,851 $ 68,653 $ 39,782 $40,802 + 146.5 ($28,87].) - 45.24
-Salvage
$ 5,878 $ 7,013 $ 3,842 $ 1,135 + 19.3 ($ 3,171) - 45.24
* The amounts shown on Budget Form 1, Line 2a include allocations/requests from both Linn
County and Johnson County United Ways. The amounts shown here are for Johnson County
only.
** This figure is that given on Budget Form 1 as the 1979 beginning balance; the 1978
ending balance is given as $77,343. Goodwill is looking into the reason for this
discrepancy.
MAJOR BUDGETARY CHANGES FROM 1979 TO 1980
OPERATING EXPENSES
I Salaries $26,623 increase** (+ 6.54)
Emp. Benefits $10,500 increase (+99,14)
Professional Fees $ 2,350 increase (+28.84)
Insurance (bldg. & Propty) $ 2,500 increase (+33.34)
Repairs & Maintenance $ 4,600 increase (+65.74)
Postage & Shipping $ 400 increase (+25.04)
Supplies $ 3,600 increase (+ 9.84)
Transportation $ 4,965 increase (+39.14)
Conferences & Mtgs.. $ 500 increase (+50.04)
Memb. Dues or Assessments $ 4,514 increase (+66.54)
SEATS $13,200 increase (+16504)
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Property Acquisition ($13,000) decrease (-72.28)
Equipment Acquisition ($ 3,125) decrease to -0- for 1980
Depreciation on Equipment ($ 2,000) decrease (- 6.98)
TOTAL DECREASE of $18,125 in CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.
INCOME
Beginning Balance ($16,018) decrease (-37.58)
Contrib. Toward Op. Expenses $ 500 increase (+25.08)
Alloc. by Fed. Fundraising
Orgs. (excluding J.C. United
Way) $ 7,107 increase (+56.38)
Fees + Grants from Gov't
Agencies (excluding I.C. +
U.C.) $41,000 increase (+13.58)
Sale of Materials & Services
to Public $ 9,000 increase (+,3.68)
TOTAL INCREASE in INCOME is $57,607 (all shown above).
EITHER PROGRAM AND BUDGET INFORMATION
-Income from funds restricted by donor has decreased markedly:
$74,590 in 1978
$14,250 in 1979 (estimated)
$ 2,000 in 1980 (projected)
Goodwill indicates that $13,950 or nearly all of donor -restricted income for 1979
went toward mortgage retirement; the entire $2,000 projected for 1980 will also
go toward this.
-Staff/client ratio is: 1:3 (total staff)
1:5 (direct service staff only)
-Goodwill served 193 persons in Johnson County during 1978 and 26 persons in Linn
County as well.
-The following per day costs per client are given:
Work Adjustment Training $13.29
Activity Center $16.07
Extended Work Experience $12.14
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-Two of the recommendations of the Human Services Study on Disabilities addressed
employment for handicapped persons:
1) It was found that job opportunities for the competitively employable
disabled are insufficient to meet demand; it was recommended that
employers be educated regarding employment of handicapped persons
and that promotion of the need for such job opportunities be done in
conjunction with this.
2) Especially relevant to Goodwill is the need found for a long-term,
full-time program of sheltered employment to better serve clients'
occupational needs and to better prepare them for participation in
the work force; it was recommended that the specific needs and costs
for expanding Goodwill's capabilities to include such a program be
explored and the most appropriate funding sources then pursued.
AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET INFORMATION
-The 1978 ending balance ($77,343.18) is about $35,000 higher than the 1979
beginning balance ($42,745.64). Goodwill is looking into this.
-The amount of restricted monies unused one year does not agree with restricted
carryover shown in the following year, e.g., for 1978 to 1979:
1978
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lb. Restricted carryover $ 3,673.40
$12,564.69
4a. Restricted support
5. TOTAL Restricted $ $74,590.15
$78,263.55
7b. Restricted Expenditures -$63,894.51
ENDING BALANCE $14,369.04
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ENDING BALANCE = $2,596.06; 1980 BEGINNING BALANCE = $3,825.40).
Goodwill is looking into this.
-The amounts given for TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE and TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES on Form
1 (Line 6 and Line 7, respectively) and Form 3 (Line 16 and Line 38, respectively)
do not agree, as follows:
1979 1980
FUNDS AVAILABLE
Form 1, Line 6 $648,995.64 $688,866.01
Form 3, Line 16 $611,360.34
OPERATING EXPENSES Form 1, Line 7 $652,950.01
$622,267.63
Form 3, Line 38 $599,099.00
Goodwill is also looking into this.
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-The amount given for salaries to he paid in 1979 is different on Budget Form
3 than the amount shown on Form 4:
Form 3 - $406,977.00
Form 4 - $375,114.32
It is noted that the Form 3 amount is based on the revised 1979 budget, while
the Form 4 amount is an estimate based on present knowledge of vacancies.
Therefore, the Form 4 figure would appear to be the more accurate of the two
and, if used in determining total budget (per Form 3), would revise the budget
downward by nearly $34,000.
M amended Form 1 will be prepared and submitted.
Pam Ramser
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' SUMMARY SHEET
Johnson County Association For
Retarded Citizens
SOURCERequest Col. 2 minus 1 Col. 3 minus 2
1978 1979 1980 + or (-)/% Change + or (-)/% Change
United Way $ 7,300 $ 6,000 $16,200*
($ 1,300)- 17.8 $10,200 + 170.0
Johnson County* $ -- $ 11,031****
$12,000 $ -- $ 969 + 8.9
TOTAL LOCAL $$ .$ 7,300 $ 17,031$28,200 $ 9,731 + 133.3 $11,169 + 39.6
- TOTAL INCOME $ 87,631 $60,900 $76,953 + 720.7**
-Carryover $10,678 *** ($26,731)- 30.5
Y $45,096 $ 35,965 $ 4,035 ($ 9,131)- 20.2 ($31,930)- 88.8
TOTAL $$ AVAILABLE $55,774 $123,596 $64,935 $67,822 + 121.6 $58,661 - 47.5
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,809 $119,561** $63,100 $99,752 + 503.6
($56,461)- 47.2
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-Management $ 650
$ 3,200 $ 7,200 $ 2,550 + 392.3 $ 4,000 + 125.0
-Family support $ 5,500 $ 3,500
$ 4,150 ($ 2,000)- 36.4 $ 650 + 18.6
-Community Awareness $ -- $ 1,000 $ 4,805 $ __ $ 3,805 + 380.5
-Friends Program $ -- $ 500 $ 1,605 $
-Advocac S 1,105 + 221.0
Y $ -- $ 500 $ 1,160 $ -- $ 660 + 132.0
-Sports Day$ Soo $ 500 $ 775 $ -o-
$ 275 + 55.0
-Summary Program $ $ 12,531 $13,000 $
$ 469 + 3.7
i -Nelson Adult Ctr. $ -- $ 23,300 $31,600 $
1 i -Payment to Affil. $ 8,300 + 35.6
Organizations $ 3,700 $ 4,245 $ 4,300 $ 545 + 14.7 $ 55 + 1.3
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* 1979 request from United Way was $12,031; 1980 request thus represents a $4,169, or
34.68 increase over the 1979 request.
1 ** This amount is included on Line 4a (Form 1) of the Calendar Year forms, instead of
being shown on Line 2c. All Johnson County money is restricted to the summer program.
1 *** These figures represent such a great increase over previous and subsequent years
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MAJOR BUDGETARY CHANGES FROM 1970 to 1980
OPERATING EXPENSES
Salaries $ 4,000 'increase* (+125.06)
Mortgage Payments $12,300 increase (+100.06)
Bldg. & Property Insurance $ 1,000 increase (+100.06)
Printing & Publications $ 125 increase (+ 26.36)
Conferences & Meetings $ 200 increase (new expense)
Repairs & Maint. (Prop'ty) ($ 5,000) decrease (- 50.06)
These represent $12,625 of a $13,439 TOTAL INCREASE in OPERATING EXPENSES.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
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INCOME
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Community Block Grant ($50,000) decrease to -0- in 1980
Investment Income ($ 500) decrease (- 62.56)
U of I Rent $13,800 increase (+ 50.06)
Bummer Program (Johnson Co.) $ 969 increase (+ 8.86)
These represent all of a $38,731 decrease in TOTAL INCOME (excluding J.C. United Way).
NOTE: It is projected that the organization's beginning balance will be depleted
by $31,930, or 88.86, from January, 1979 to January, 1980. This will leave
a balance of $4,035.
OTHER PROGRAM AND BUDGET INFORMATION
-Donated Services listed will total a projected equivalent of $13,300 this year
and $12,600 in 1980. These donated services include administrative, legal, and
clerical services, as well as transportation for the Summer Program.
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-The agency has one paid staff person (Chris Franson, Executive Director) who
has been working 3/8 -time; her position will increase to 1/2 -time in 1980.
j -Johnson County ARC served approximately 1,000 Johnson Co=ty residents during
1978; this compares to 200-250 persons served during 1977, as reported on last
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$3/day minimum for respite care (slidtmg scale).
$100 maximum (sliding scale) for Summer Program.
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-The Human Services Study on Disabilities addressed the following areas of need
which are relevant to the ARC's programs:
a. Public Education
A need was found for education of the community as to the nature, effects,
and other specifics of handicapping conditions, particularly education
through the schools and education of employees. The A1RC's Community Awareness
program is working to address this need (with a focus on mental retardation).
b. Information on Services
A need was found for a better system of disseminating information on services
in the area for handicapped persons through several media. The ARC publishes
a brochure "Here to serve" which furthers the meeting of this need.
c. Day Care
A need for more options for day care for handicapped persons was found by the
study. The ARC is involved in helping to meet this need through its involve-
i ment with the Nelson Adult Center, particularly through securing Community
Development Block Grant monies for the Center.
AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET INFORMATION
Calendar Year Forms
Form 1, Line 4 (1979) should be $80,131
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SUMMARY SHEET
Hillcrest Family Services - Iowa City Residence For Women
* Fiscal year used by the program is November 1 - October 31, therefore, FY '79 is
November 1, 1977 through October 31, 1978.
MAJOR BUDGETARY CHANGES FROM FY 179 TO FY '80
EXPENSES
salaries $3,827 increase (+7.08)
This represents.most of a $5,500 TOTAL INCREASE in OPERATING EXPENSES.
INCOME
Fees and Grants (not including J.C.)
-includes residents' fees, allocations
by other counties and states $2,254 increase (+6.08)
This represents the entire increase in income (not including that from Johnson County)
OTHER PROGRAM AND BUDGET INFORMATION
-Staff/client ratio is 5:7, with no more than 2 staff on duty at any given time.
-Nine persons in Johnson County were served by the program during 1978.
-Fees are charged in the following manner: "depending on arrangements made
between the county and the client, the client may be asked to donate 1/4
of her net income toward maintenance."
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FY 79 minus FY 78
FY 80 minus FY 79
SOURCE
FY '78*
£Y !79*
FY '80*
+ or (-)/8
Change
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or (-)/8
Change
Johnson County
$43,570
$46,134
$54,000
$ 2,564
+
5.98
$
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+
17.1%
TOTAL INCOME
$79,446
$83,880
$94,000
$ 4,434
+
5.68
$10,120
+
12.18
-Carryover
-0-
$ 4,620
-0-
$ 4,620
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($
4,620)
-
100.08
TOTAL $$ AVAILABLE
$79,446
$88,500
$94,000
$ 9,054
+
11.48
$
5,500
+
6.28
TOTAL EXPENSES
$74,826
$88,500
$94,000
$13,674
+
18.38
$
5,500
+
6.28
(Major Categories
-Management
$10,968
$12,492
$13,366
$ 1,524
+
13.98
$
874
+
7.08
-I.C. Residence Pgm.
$63,858
$76,008
$80,634
$12,150
+
19.08
$
4,626
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6.18
* Fiscal year used by the program is November 1 - October 31, therefore, FY '79 is
November 1, 1977 through October 31, 1978.
MAJOR BUDGETARY CHANGES FROM FY 179 TO FY '80
EXPENSES
salaries $3,827 increase (+7.08)
This represents.most of a $5,500 TOTAL INCREASE in OPERATING EXPENSES.
INCOME
Fees and Grants (not including J.C.)
-includes residents' fees, allocations
by other counties and states $2,254 increase (+6.08)
This represents the entire increase in income (not including that from Johnson County)
OTHER PROGRAM AND BUDGET INFORMATION
-Staff/client ratio is 5:7, with no more than 2 staff on duty at any given time.
-Nine persons in Johnson County were served by the program during 1978.
-Fees are charged in the following manner: "depending on arrangements made
between the county and the client, the client may be asked to donate 1/4
of her net income toward maintenance."
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-In regard to complaints that the service is not provided to men, Ann Lundquist,
Program Director, notes that Johnson County Department of Social Services keeps
a count of such requests, and that there are currently no plans to provide this
service for men, as apparently the need is not great enough.
-The program has seven staff persons and a total of 4.35 fulltime equivalents.
-It may be noted that statistics cited in the Human Services study on Mental
Health (11/77) show that women comprise 65% of all clients being seen by mental
health programs; in contrast the study cites the fact that men comprise 80% of
substance abuse, treatment clients and 908 of those persons in correctional
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centers was brought to the attention of the Human Services staff but there was
insufficient information uport which to base a recommendation for such a
program.
AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET INFORMATION
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OTHER INFORMATION ON BUDGET AND PROGRAMS
Funding is being requested from Johnson County United Way
Programs.
for two
FUNDING REQUEST
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Counseling With Expectant Single Parents
2/1/78-1/31/79 1980_ Budget
` SUMMARY SHEET
Number Served 19 Brief Service 42 Cases
40 Est'd Cases
Lutheran Social Service
of Iowa
450
Cost/Unit
+ 5.1%
SOURCE
United Way
INCO2+D;
EXPENSES
1978
$ 8,000
$1,229,367
$ 126,257
$1,355,624
$1,194,004
Request
1979 1980
$1,463,0
$ 161,6$
$ 8,0ma$$
$1,624,6$268,996
$1,463,0$268,996
1979 minus 1978
+ or (-)/$ Chane
-0- __S
$233,633 + 19.0$118,300
35,363 + 28.0TOTAL$$AVAILABLE
+ 19.8
+ 22.5
1980 minus
+ or (-)/9
1,000 +
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$118,300 +
$118,300 +
1979
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12.5TOTAL
8.1-Cazryaver
7.3TOTAL
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OTHER INFORMATION ON BUDGET AND PROGRAMS
Funding is being requested from Johnson County United Way
Programs.
for two
Counseling With Expectant Single Parents
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Counseling With Expectant Single Parents
2/1/78-1/31/79 1980_ Budget
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Number Served 19 Brief Service 42 Cases
40 Est'd Cases
Units of Service(Case Hrs) 428
450
Cost/Unit
+ 5.1%
$25.87 $27.93
TOTAL Service Cost
+.8.09
$11,072 $12,569
+13.59
Family and Individual Counseling
2/1/78-1/31�7g 1980 Budget
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Number Served 39 Brief Service 100 Cases
112 Est'd Cases
Units of Service(Case Hrs) 1,126
1,000
Cost/Unit
-3.1.2e
$21.09 $23.80
TOTAL Service Cost $23,747
+12.8a
$23,800
+ 0.28
(Over)
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$8,500 of the request from United Way would go to Family Counseling;
$500 to Counseling With Expectant Single Parents.
-Staff/client ratio is about 1:30.
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* United Way allocation/request is given on a calendar year basis; all other figures are
for July -July fiscal year.
MAJOR BUDGETARY CHANGES FROM FY 80 to FY 81
EXPENSES
Salaries $1,815 increase (+ 7.0%)
Rent $1,200 increase (+33.38)
Repairs & Maint. ($1,000) decrease (-90,94)
Financial Asst.
to Individuals ($ 120) decrease (-23.14)
These represent $1,895 toward a $2,448 TOTAL INCREASE in OPERATING EXPENSES.
(over)
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FUNDING REQUEST
Hearings
SUMMARY SHEET
Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center
SOURCE
United Way
Iowa City
1978/FY79* 1979/FY80*1980/FY81*
$11,100 $13,000 $13,520
-- $ 51000 $ 5,350__
+Cor 2 minus 1
(-)/8 Change
$1,900 + 17.14
$5,000
Col. 3 minus 2
+ or (-)/a Change
$ 520 + 4.7%
$ 320 + 6.48
Johnson County
$21,273
$14,600
$16,522
($6,673=,48
$1,922
+ 13.28
TOTAL LOCAL $$
.$32,273
$32,600
$35,392
$ 327 +
1.04
$2,792
+ 8.68
TOTAL INCOME
$39,414
$39,776
$43,322
$ 362 +
0.94
$3,546
+ 8.98
-Carryover
$ 2,392
$ 4,831
$ 2,812
$2,439 +102.08
($2,019)
- 41.88
TOTAL $$ AVAILABLE
TOTAL EXPENSES
(Major Categories)
$41,806
$36,975
$44,607
$41,785
$46,134
$44,167
$2,801 +
$4,820 +
6.78
13.08
$1,527
$2,372
+ 3.48
+ 5.78
-Management
-Crisis Intervention
-Food Bank
-Community Educ.
-Counseling Ser. To
$27,377
$ 4,253
$ 1,381
$ 1,379
$29,124
$ 6,987
$ 1,469
$ 1,466
$30,850
$ 7,296
$1,556
$1,553
$1,747 +
$2,734 +
$ 88 +
$ 87 +
6.48
64.38
6.48
6.3%
$1,726
$ 309
$ 87
$ 87
+ S.9a
+4.48
+ 5.98
+ 5.98
Transients
$ 2,585
$ 2,749
$2,912
$ 164 +
6.38
$ 163
+ 5.98
* United Way allocation/request is given on a calendar year basis; all other figures are
for July -July fiscal year.
MAJOR BUDGETARY CHANGES FROM FY 80 to FY 81
EXPENSES
Salaries $1,815 increase (+ 7.0%)
Rent $1,200 increase (+33.38)
Repairs & Maint. ($1,000) decrease (-90,94)
Financial Asst.
to Individuals ($ 120) decrease (-23.14)
These represent $1,895 toward a $2,448 TOTAL INCREASE in OPERATING EXPENSES.
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Contrib. Toward Op. Expenses $154 increase (+ 4.78)
Assessments from Local Member Units $505 increase (+126.38)
Fees & Grants (not including IC & JC) $130 increase (+ 4.9%)
Sale of Materials (Training Manuals) ($ 50) decrease to $0
These represent $739 toward a $745 TOTAL INCREASE in INCOME.
OTHER PROGRAM AND BUDGET INFORMATION
-Paid staff is comprised of 3 persons, with a total of 2.5 fulltime equivalents.
-$750 of United Way's 1980 allocation is designated for use as match money for
a University of. Iowa Work Study student's salary during Fy 181. ($3,000 from
Work Study).
i-Services donated by Crisis Center volunteers are valued at $103,080 for 1979,
with the same being projected for 1980.
The greatest number of volunteer hours are devoted to Crisis Counseling
(10,950 hours/year) and On -Call (8,760 hours/year).A
pproximte3,00
hours/year are devoted to each of the following: Suicide Lineaandy
-Staff client ratio is 1:3,060 (Paid Staff)
j 10:612 (Volunteers)
-4,896 persons were served during 1978 unduplicated count arrived at by
following formula:
6,120 total contacts
- 1,224 (208 of total contacts)
4,896. Persons served
-The Crisis Center mentions the following measures it would take to alleviate
complaints regarding services:
1) utilize paid staff & practicum students to cover hours which have
been somewhat inconsistent in coverate (i.e., 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.).
2) increase on-going skills training of volunteers.
3) make more frequent updates of referral information.
-See GOALS and OBJECTIVES for more specific information on programs.
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-The Crisis Center is involved in providing assistance for a number of areas
of need addressed in the Human Services Studies (on Juvenile Justice,
Emergency Assistance to Transients, Emergency Assistance to Residents, in
particular). The following programs address specific needs mentioned in the
studies:
a. Transient Counseling - The need for counseling, shelter, transportation,
and food for transients was cited by the Study on Emergency Assistance
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to Transients Study, ransient Program and Emergency
Assistance
b. Food Bank Pro The need for emergency financial assistance (for
food, shelter, utilities, etc.
was the number o ) after regular 8 to 5 business hours
ne priority need found by the Study on Emergency
Assistance to Residents. The need
critical of the above needsfor food was cited as the most
, and the establishment of a local food
Pantry was recommended to meet this need,
AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET INFORMATION
None.
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Hearings
FUNDING
REQUEST
SUMMARY SHEET
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Crisis Center
Transient Program
SOURCE 1978/FY 79* 1979Fy gp•
/FY
United Way $2,000 $2,000
I Iowa City $3,000 $2,500
TOTAL LOCAL $$ $5,000 $4,500
TOTAL INCOME $9,032 $9,075
-Carryover $ 848 $ 193
TOTAL $$ AVAILABLE $9,880 $9,268
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,688 $9,268
(Major Categories)
Request
1980/FY 81*_+
$2,080
$3,000
$5,080
$9,900
$ -_
$9,900
$9,900
Col. 2 minus 1
or (-)/8 Chan e
-0- --
($500) - 16.78
($500) - 10.08
$ 43 + 0.58
($655) - 77.28
($612) - 6.28
(.5420) - 4.38
Col.
+ or
$ 80
$500
$580
$825
($193)
$632
$632
3 minus 2
(-)/$ Change
+ 4.08
+ 20.08
+ 12.98
+ 9.1%
- 100.08
+ 6.88
+ 6.88
-Management. $1,387
-Payments to Affil.
-$ 868.
$ 795
($519) -
37.48
($ 73)
- 8.48
Organizations. $ --
-Direct Services to
$ 400
$ 905
$400
--
$505
+ 126.38
Transients $8,301
.. ,.
$8,000
$8,200
($301). -
3.68
$200
+ 2.58
* United Way allocation/request is given on calendar year
July -July fiscal year.
basis; all
other figures
are for
MAJOR BUDGETARY CHANGES FROM FY 80 TO Fy 81
j EXPENSES.
Rent
Postage & Shipping. -
$360 increase
$ 50 increase
(+133.38)
(+100.08)
I! These represent $410 of a $633
TOTAL INCREASE
in OPERATING
EXPENSES.
I INCOME
Contributions Toward
Operating Expenses
Fees + Grants (not
$195 increase
(+ 4.88)
including I.C. or J.C.)
$ 50 increase
(+ 10.08)
These represent the entire $245
and Iowa City).
TOTAL INCREASE
in INCOME (excluding
United
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OTHER PROGRAM AND BUDGET INFORMATION
-During 1979, services estimated to be worth $9,339.72 were donated by the
Crisis Center; this includes 2,135 hours from Crisis Center volunteers and
156 hours from the Center's Assistant Director, Pat Meyer.
The number of hours donated by the Center will remain the same for volunteers
in 1980 and will double for the Assistant Director (Total Worth = $10,137.00).
-During 1979, materials valued at $374.55 were donated by the Crisis Center
to the program, including utilities, liability insurance, general supplies,
maintenance, and equipment rental; the value of donated materials will
decrease to $261.60.
-The staff/client ratio for the program is:
1:404 (Paid Staff)
.1:8 (Volunteers)
-The program served 808 persons during 1978.
-See COALS 6 OBJECTIVES statement for more specific information.
-In 1977, the Human Services Project conducted a study on Emergency Assistance
to Transients. This study explored the history and current status of these
services. After Wesley House discontinued its program of transient housing
in the fall of 1977, anad hoc committee was formed to find a solution to the
need for continued hosuing and related services to transients. The Crisis
Center staited its program as a temporary solution (until a more permanent
and complete program could be started) and is continuing it as no other program
has been started.
More detailed information information may be found in the study on Emergency
Assistance to Transients and in the files of the Human Services Project.
AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET INFORMATION
FISCAL YEAR BUDGET FORM 1, Line la (FY 79) - The amount here should be $848.51.
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Let's Get Rid OF
"The Girl"
Wouldn't 1979 be
a great year
to take one giant
step forward
for womankind
and get rid of
"the girl"?
Your attorney says,
"If I'm not here
just leave it with
the girl."
The purchasing agent
says, "Drop off your
bid with the girl."
A manager says,
"My girl will get
back to your girl."
What girl?
Do they mean
Miss Rose?
Do they mean
Ms. Torres?
Do they mean
Mrs. McCullough?
Do they mean
Joy Jackson?
"The girl"
is certainly
a woman when she's
out of her teens.
Like you,
she has a name.
Use it.
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The Ha wkeye pride
Iowa City Transit System
Iowa City Transit System is one of 17 large antl small urban systems within the slate of Iowa. It is
a fixed -route opthrough eration serving seven routes with 16 buses during oll•peak hours, providing
rom
except senior citizens who cane eft free durng he Off •peak Periods. heThe
is 25 cents for everybody,
The latest route revisions of the transit system, which Included alignments, extensions and
other them tes.Thations wereivedso sotedme
Aug.27,1978, to share and spread out the ridership evenly
on all the routes. This relieved some of the.
he old heavily -burdened routes. The timing of the route
changes was synchronized with the opening of the Universityof Iowa after summer vacations
client of
system.
st
he
inadequacies experienced by 1 ee Iowa City fT Transit Systehmsdurinp last yeaYIIOM rs Tstem from herefore, tan
additional route was added, the routes were from six to seven, and two new buses were put into
service during the oil -peak period.
The downtown of Iowa City (Clinton and Washington Streets) Is the hub of transportation
ecfivlly as three transit systems converge there to make free and easy transfers from one system to
the other. The two transit systems besides Iowa City ere Cambus and Corslville Transit System.
Cambus is a univeraify-owned and operated system, serving only the campus area without
charging any fares. Corslville Transit serves the university and downtown Iowa City. The most
commendable and noteworthy feature Is that the combined ridership of these three systems
exceeds that of any other city In the entire State of Iowa, though only serving a metropolitan
Population of about 50,000.
Iowa City Transit System has been experiencing a steady Increase in ridership ever since Its
inception during 1871. As each year passes the patronage of transit has been Increasing
overwhelmingly which could be attributed to the following factors;
restricted parking and shortage of parking space downtown.
effective route and schedule design to meet the existing demand In ridership.
Overwhelming support of the state employee support program. Approximately hall of the
subscribers to the program statewide use the Iowa City Transit System.
The most critical lest the transit system had to undego was during the severe 1878 winter
season. Inclement weather conditions, subzero temperatures and highly
demand caused a severe strain on the System during December through March• and a collapse
was Imminent. It was Overfed only through timely and ehandling the sita
d ridership
Two used buses were purchased with 100 percent city financing to bolster thebus fleet
requirements, which was having extensive breakdowns. The transit system routes were given
priority for snow remove I' With all the efforts made by the management to Cope with the high
ridership demand there were times when passenger. were left at the curb because Iowa City
Transit buses, were packed with riders and had to pass them by. Iowa City has submitted a capital
grant application for UMTA/FHWA funding approval lorprocurement of three buses.
accIowa City Transit System has been one of the most progressive systems in the slate, with the
d Percaplia rate.
omplishment he trra silmanageroflo aCty,iHugih Mose• wasawardedtheTrans0causlM niagthis
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of the Year Award for 1878 by the Iowa Department of Transportation,
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Vying for Vwwers i
As Jousting for Cable -TV Franchises Gets
Cutthroat, Tactics Upset Some Officials
BY STAN CROCK
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Wt year, Wichita Falls, Texas, had ons
of Its most hotly contested voter referee-
dums ever. The Issue: whether the city
should openAts doors to cable television.
Opponents of cable TV ran a newspaper
advertisement picturing a cable, culled like
an evil snake, strangling a TV set. At two
local theaters they showed bootlegged films
of adult programs carried on another cable -
TV system, Including comedian Redd Pass's
sometimes -raunchy nightclub act and the R.
rated movie "Taxi Driver." Another ad
raised the specter of cable TV tuming the
city into a Sodom or Gomorrah: "World
communism takeover Is a real threat, but
It's mild compared to neral decay that
threatens to destroy us U we don't act nor."
Supporters promoted cable TV as a veld-
. cle for religion and children's programa
and birname entertainment. They rented a
theater next to the two used by opponents
and showed excerpts from such cable -TV
productions as a Dirk Cavett magic show
and Raquel Welch's nightclub act. And they
drummed up community backing through
talks to the ¢Iwanis Club and other local
organizations.
Wichita Falls voters tamed out W record
numbers. Cable TV won by a two -to -one m.
tio.
Similar battles between cable -TV sup-
porters and their opponents are being ward
In other communities. But the most bitter
fights often Involve companies vying for lu-
crative cable -TV franchLses that are up for
bid In a growing number of clues. The
competition Is cutthroat, noholda-barred,"
says Harold Horn, executive director of the
Cable Television Information Center, a sat.
profit group that has consu ted with 1,700
cities on cable -TV matters.
MlBlofia at state .
At stake in scores of cities from gopme
to Seattle are cable -TV franchises worth
minions of dollars a year. "There's hardly a
major city that Isn't In the midst of this,"
Mr. Horn says.
The franchise lights, however. are
spawning Practices that worry some Indus.
try officials. Robert Schmidt, former presi-
dent of the National Cable Television Asso-
clation, an Industry trade group, says he Is
concerned that cable -Tv companies may
Promise services that can't be provided eco-
nomically, He also is apprehensive that
"Companies, In the heat of competition,
could resort to some U the tactics of the
IM." Back then, at least one cable -TV ex-
ecutive larded In jail for bribing city am.
cials to obtain a franchise.
Until recently, the cable -TV Industry has
been hanrtrung N what kind of program.
ming It could offer by severe restrictions the
Federal Communications Commission lea.
posed In 1872 to curb abuses and to protect
local broadcasters. But the commission is
liftif many of those riles, allowing compa-
nies to offer a wider variety of prograos
that Is making cable TV attractive to cur
tomers In urban areas, even though they al.
ready may receive a large number of regu-
lar TV channels.
The basic cable -TV service provides Im-
proved reception from local stations and dB'
nats from stations in distant cities that can't
be received through the air. For a moolkly
fee, homes are United to a cable that brlep
In the TV signal. For an additions) in,
vlesrere can receive pay-cable TV. which of-
ten cor nMW-het movkv, Sports and
other programa
woft the Loeala
Fust, however, the cable -TV companies;
often must overcome opposition from com-
mercW TV broadcasters and movie-tbeater
maers to persuade Weal governments to al-
low cable operations. Indeed, the battle In
Wichita Falls occurred atter the city esund
had already awarded a franchise to a unit of
Time Inc.'s American Television k Commlu-
nicailm Inc. Local broadcasters led the op-
position, demanding and getting a referent.
dant on the decision.
When a city decide$ to award a cable -TV
hatoise, companies compete with various
strategies. In Springfield, Mo., for example,
cable competitors arranged for he trips by
cltycmmcB members to Inspect cable -TV
systems W such places as San Francisco,
Sul Diego, New Orleans, Denver and Or.
]socio, FIL, according to veronica Ffkdlas,
a Springfield resident who kept tabs on the
city's franchise process.
Perhaps the most widespread tactic is
vital is known In the Industry as the "rat-a-
cttizen" ploy, In which applicants for fras-
chim remdt kcal buten who we wslt-
known a who have political , ... _.
Occasionally, the local people bwA a a"
Interest W the company, an Inmsat dot
can become a bonanza If the compney whe
the franchise.
Sometimes the notables "are jad along
for window dressing," says Painsls Miller,
vice president of a company affiliated with
Storer Broadcasting Co. that Is vybsg for the
cable -TV franchise In basketballvM Ler
Ington, Ky. One of her mmpsays.comped-
fors enlisted University of Kentucky basket -
bell coach Joe B. Hall and one of the sten
of his 1978 national ciamplenWp team,
Jack Givens. To show off Its portable cam-
eras, motile studio vans and satellite pro-
gramming, Mrs. Miller's company rented
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Raab In the Region
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11 companies stress their local ere.
Alexandria, VL, near washing -
W94 An official of cos local cable -TV W.
cant said he altaady'bW bought bla YrW
Plot In town. An officer of another company,
former FCC Chairman Frederick Ford,
bolded of bus Me as Mortimer In a local
pm&ftm of "Aramis and Old lace."
The city couch recently awarded the
franchise to Alexandria Cablevlslon Co.,
which the city's technical consultant had
rated as the beat applicant The company's
.mmfl member.
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The outcome of the fraerkUe fight rayed
a few eyebrows because the winner t
the company that the city's financial comi-
tant and cable -TV administrator had recon-
mended. Ice Bertrnen, the consultant W
ileves that "Political considerations played a
role" In the selection. But cable -TV Fran.
chLsing "Ls a political process." he says.
"That's Just the way It Is in every city."
So far, there doesn't seem to be any hard
evidence that bribery hes returned as a tac-
tic to obtain franchises. But the hot demand
for cable TV has attracted some fast -buck
artists.
Fwmatme hitch
Several months ago, for example, Tele -
View Productions distributed leaflets In
Philadelphia neighborMods promising toeut
70% off the cat of Installing cable TV for
those who signed up for the service quickly.
Within three days, about 1,000 cable-hugry
people gave tlnusentis of dollars to Tele,
View.
They had Just one problem. Nobody had
been given a franchise to set up a cable -TV
system In those parts of town. William
Clancy of Newfoundland, Pa., had an even
bigger problem City officials say he Is the
man behind the leaflets, and they accuse
him of attempting "a major shakedown U
Phlladelphla residents," Mr. Clancy pleaded
guilty to fraud charges.
Among legitimate cable -TV companies,
the overpromising of facilities that some ob.
servers fear Is rampant, Industry officials
say. The extravagant promises may include
agreements to provide extensive local faclll.
ties, a large number of channels and two.
19f/
way systems that permit viewer participa-
tion.
There Is a feeling in the industry that
companies will "do and say and promise
anything to get the franchise," says Jobe
Evans, vice president of Arlington Telecom-
munications; Corp., which operates a able -
TV system In Arlington, Va. "Once a hatl-
chise is awarded, there's little a city can
do.'
As In Wichita Falls, though, the battle
over cable -TV franchises and services can
continue even after a franchise has been
granted. In Monroeville. Pa., two residents
whose lawyer had a financial stake In an on -
successful franchise applicant sued the win-
ner, an affiliate of Time's American Televi-
sion t Communications, or ATC, charging
that It had committed perjury In Ifs applica-
tions. According to the lawsuit, ATC sale it
had a color studio in Lynchburg, Va., when
a studio hadn't yet been built.
C. Reggie Whitley, a Lynchburg city oln-
cial, confirm that Is February, when ATCs
application was submitted, the company
hadn't built a studio. Construction began
later only after numerous meeting between
the company asci city omelets, he nays. at-
y<ouneil members had "considerable con -
em," Mr. Whitley uys, that "the services
oritMvty Promised (in 1sT!) weren't being
delivered."
ATC officials blame the construction de-
lay on the FCC and the city council. "There
was absolutely no problern with our filing In
Monroeville," says Joseph CoWns, ATC vice
president for Bohm operations. June
Travb, vice president for administration,
adds, "We fed we're In compliance (with
the Lynchburg franchise ordinance). We're
had our equipment there."
One reason for such confusion Is that lo-
cal goverment officials rain aren't famD-
lar with the new and frequently complex is-
sues related to able -TV operations.
In Pittsburgh, city offlcWs ran Into prob-
lems even before the city decided to start
the franchise process. Jamea VAlilams., u
electrician, Ned an application for u else.
trical permit while the city was pondering
What 10 do about cable TV. The city permit
department, Oinking Mr. Williams wu
making a regular some
roc tW wort, Issued tl
the permiplication to t. a
While, city authorities realized that Mr. MI.
Hams had applied to set up a able -TV sys-
tem, Andthey revoked the permit. "We
were In the huddle," a city official uya,
"ate 02 guy picked up the ball and ran for
It tounhdowT."
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X MARKS THE SPOT
ATTENTION;
During mid-September you may have
noticed some sidewalks marked with a small
flourescont orange,X
BUILDERS AND DESIGNERS
approximately 211 by
12" in size. This was done to accommodate
a:'sidewalk repair program in
1979 UNIFORM CODES COMING IN SPRING
the south
central,part.of Iowa City with some federal
money. The major area of inspection was
The 1979 Uniform Codes including
the Building Code,
south, of Burlington Street to the rail-
Plumbing Code,
Mechanical Code and Fire Code
road tracks and east:of Gilbert Street to
First Avenue, The
are
presently under review by the City
Community Development
Block Grant Program allocated $84,500 to
staff and various advisory boards
have, 2000 squares of sidewalk replaced.
prior to submission to the City
Council for adoption late in
In`developing'this
program the Division
Spring of 1980.
of Building designed some standards for
sidewalk, replacement.These standards
There are several major changes in
the
will; soon be submitted to Council for
new Building Code, the most
significant of which is the elim-
their approval and will be enforced city-
wide not only for the CDBG program but :
ination of construction require -
for any sidewalk that we feel needs to be
replaced.
ments by fire zone. The 1979 Code
now regulates' the design of build -
The ,standards- that were used -
for this
- ings on their intended use and con -
program are as follows:
struction•types. Uniform codes are
1 Whenever there.is an elevation differ -
developed by' the International
Conference of.'Building"Officials
once greater than.3/4" between, one
piece of concrete and
and because they affect the ma' r -
o,
another.
ity of :the:cities:'west of the.a"
Whenever aof sidewalk is
Mississippi River, local reviewissquare
essentialpriorto'adoption -so that
greater than 50% spalded or has a
local amendments.canbe..made;to, the
spald or, chip; greater than 1/210 in
depth and 5" in length.
Code to allow for construction
practices and environmental:con-
3 Whenever a control joint has a crack
ditions that are unique not only to
the midwest but to Iowa and specifiw
larger than'l" or there is a crack
cally,Iowa City.
larger than 1/411.in.a square or
whenever a'square is -.cracked into 4
With the high volume of non- re.si-
or more pieces.
dential work currently being planned
4. Whenever there is a piece of side-
essential to provide about>in Iowa City, we thought.it six
walk missing greater than :4" in any
months notice to builders and archi-
two directions.
tects so that construction_ projects'
1. S. Whenever one or more squares has a
scheduled for building permit
review after June 1, will be
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slope greater than 3" in four feet,
.1980
designed to be in conformance with
6, Whenever repairs are possible they
the 1979 Code.
must be made with an approved latex
- bonding,
Any person or organization having
suggestions regarding Code changes
Currently Iowa City has an ordinance for
they would like to have the Board
of Appeals and the City Council
sidewalk replacement, however, the ordin-
consider may refer their written
ance does not address any design criteria
recommendations to the Building
for that replacement. These standards
'developed
Official for forwarding to the
were to provide that criteria
Building Board of Appeals.
And, In the near future, will be utilized
throughout the City. If you should have
The City has placed copies of the
any question concerning the criteria
1979 codes for citizen review at
used for the sidewalk repair program,
the Iowa City building permit
please contact Jerry Denison at the
counter, the City Clerk's office
Division of Building.
and the Iowa City Public Library.
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STATISTICS
MINIMUM HOUSING
BUILDING INSPECTION
During August, 1979, 92 structures were
During the month -of -August, 1979, 70 Build -
inspected containing 513 dwelling units
ing Permits, 21 Mechanical Permits, 20 '
and 98 rooming.units.._In addition, 138
Plumbing Permits, and 46 Electrical Permits
reinspections were conducted. 248 dwell-
have been issued by the City. The total
ing units and 132 rooming units were
value of all August construction in Iowa`
found to be in compliance with the Mini-
City is $5,266,830. There were 3 demo-
mum Housing Code of Iowa City.
lition permits issued.
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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Plumbing tests will.be"given at '7:00 p;M.
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During August, 1979, 6 units were brought
*, on October 17, 1979: at the ,Civic Center.
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into the Section; 8, Program.
*Practical tests for successful journeymen
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Total units;'Section 8 = 338.
�* at R. M. Boggs shop at 2804 Industrial
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* October 15.
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to: Neal Berlin and City Council from
• Dennis Showalter
re. Cemetery Wall date
.October 10, 1979
As you may know, we have fixed the worst section of the Oakland Cemetery wall,
the.E-W walls along the old driveway, that were leaning and in danger of collapsing.
We wish now to start work on the worst section of the N -S wall along Governor
Street. We wish to follow the plan shown on Exhibit I, which will cover the sidewalk.
We propose to build a new sidewalk across the street, from Ronalds to Brown, to re2lace
the existing sidewalk on the East side.
1 I have met with Hugh Mose regarding bus loading and unloading, he doesn't feel
f that it will cause him any problems. I have talked personally with the 2 adacent
property owners and they have no objection. j
The cost of the sidewalk is estimated to be $896.00 for materials (Exhibit 2),
t with Park crews doing the work. If we were to build a new cemetery wall on the East
side the estimated cost would be $175 to $200 per foot.
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the operating budget. The cost of the wall project (FigureaI)896.00 will beial come from
$5 per foot, as we have the fill material on hand, and will do the work withxParkely
crews.
If You have no objections, we will proceed with this project this fall.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 21, 1979
To: Dennis Showalter, Director of Parks & Recreation
From: Frank Farmer, Civil Engineer
Re: Sidewalk on Governor Street - Westside - Ronalds to Brown
Attached please find a copy of estimated cost for the sidewalk on Governor
Street. The lower estimate is for the park crews doing the work and is for
material only. The higher cost is as if the work would be contracted out
to a private contractor. If you have any questions, please call.
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AGENDA OF PROPERTIES
CITY COUNCIL TOUR
OCTOBER 15, 1979
1:30 p.m. - 624 N. Linn - Iva Helleman, Manager
Application for a housing permit was made by Mrs. Iva Hellman on
August 8, 1979. This property was inspected by Inspector Brian
Kuebler on August 21 and Mrs. Helleman received a Notice of Violation
i on August 24. One of the violations cited on that notice was lack of
required ceiling height in dining room, bedroom, and kitchen of Apt.
2. This violation has been appealed by Mrs. Helleman who states that
an improper interpretation of Chapter 17-6(d) of the Housing Code has
been made.
2:00 p.m. - 915 E. Washington - Willie Wulf, Manager - Rosalie Campbell,
Owner
This property was inspected by Inspector Kuebler on June 21, 1979 and
subsequent to that inspection, he issued a Notice of Violation on
July 6 to Ms. Rosalie Campbell; owner, in care of Mr. Willie Wulf.
Again, he cited lack of required ceiling height in the third floor
dwelling unit. This case was appealed by Mr. Wulf and Ms. Campbell
and heard by the Housing Appeals Board on September 27, 1979. The
decision of that hearing was that a violation did, in fact, exist and
the Appeals Board upheld the Notice of Violation as written.
2:30 p.m. - 331 S. Johnson - Robert Bender, Owner
Mr. Robert Bender made application for a housing permit on July 10,
1979. An inspection was conducted by Inspector Kuebler on July 18,
1979. On July 27, Mr. Bender received this Notice of Violation.
Among the violations cited was Chapter 17-4(a)(2)(c) Improper
Handrails. Chapter 9.30.N.2.(d) Lack of Required Guardrails was
also cited as a violation. Both the handrails and guardrails are
located in the foyer area of this building and after an
administrative review, the violation regarding the handrails was
dismissed. The violation of lack of required guardrails remains, in
that, the guardrails on the interior stairway are approximately six
inches too low.
2:50 p.m. - 320-322 S. Johnson - Donald Griffin, Owner
This property was inspected on August 17, 1979 by Housing Inspector
David Malone and Senior Housing Inspector Terry Steinbach due to
several neighborhood complaints. A Notice of Intent to Placard was
issued and hand -delivered to Mr. Griffin on August 23. Mr. Griffin
requested a hearing before the Housing Appeals Board and his case was
heard on October 11, 1979. The Housing Appeals Board upheld the
Notice of Intent to Placard as written.
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3:00 p.m. - 3 E. Harrison - Ron Johnson, Owner
This property was inspected on July 19, 1978 by Inspector Pamela
Barnes. A Notice of Violation was issued to Mr. Johnson and received
by him on July 31, 1978. Of the violations cited, those which remain
as of Inspector Kuebler's last reinspection on August 30 are; lack of
fire extinguishers, lack of second means of egress, and steps not
maintained in a good state of repair. This property and the
occupants have been made eligible and have been certified for rent
escrow.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.18030
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
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Re: 624 11. Linn, 7 Dtirallia; U, -its
Dear rs. Piilej,an:
The abova listed proparty was inspected on August 21, 1y79, by Lriar;
Wabler, housins Inspector, Lepartrrnt of )'.ousing and Ins,:cctioM Services
The folioring it. --ms aro. violations of Chapter 17 of the !,unicipal Codc
of Ioua City and are hereby Droug:a to your attention fur correction:
1. Chapttr g.3G.11.i:. Lack of valid itulti,le rjaullinc Fcm.it.
a. Lac): of valid pcmit.
2. Chapt.2r 9.30.G.2.(L,) Lada of required handrails.
a. Front iurch steps lack second handrail.
b. front ste?s to sidewalr, lack second handrail.
c. Lack of safety teninals on ;:andrail in a,artrent 2.
u. Lack of safety tanainals cn handrail bet�xcn first and second
floors.
3. Ch_pter 17-10(n) Laci, of ap roved fire extinguisher.
E. No fire extinguish^_r in Z,,SrtL;9nt :li,•
C;iapt=r17-5(g)(i) Lack of Sic:; ate verailation.
a. EXhanSt fan in apt, lA is not }•arLing.
Chapter17-7(h)(1) Inadequate design of PiuP+bing.
a. Faucet in apt. 3 bath tub projects below ria of tui;.
6. Chapter 17-7(a) Coiling not caintained in a t U state of re air.
a. Paint is p__elinq off ceiling in batiroor.. of apt. 4.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.18030
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
August 23, 1373
!;CTICE OF VICILATIU_t
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Io+a City, Joua 52240 -7
Re: 624 11. Linn, 7 Dtirallia; U, -its
Dear rs. Piilej,an:
The abova listed proparty was inspected on August 21, 1y79, by Lriar;
Wabler, housins Inspector, Lepartrrnt of )'.ousing and Ins,:cctioM Services
The folioring it. --ms aro. violations of Chapter 17 of the !,unicipal Codc
of Ioua City and are hereby Droug:a to your attention fur correction:
1. Chapttr g.3G.11.i:. Lack of valid itulti,le rjaullinc Fcm.it.
a. Lac): of valid pcmit.
2. Chapt.2r 9.30.G.2.(L,) Lada of required handrails.
a. Front iurch steps lack second handrail.
b. front ste?s to sidewalr, lack second handrail.
c. Lack of safety teninals on ;:andrail in a,artrent 2.
u. Lack of safety tanainals cn handrail bet�xcn first and second
floors.
3. Ch_pter 17-10(n) Laci, of ap roved fire extinguisher.
E. No fire extinguish^_r in Z,,SrtL;9nt :li,•
C;iapt=r17-5(g)(i) Lack of Sic:; ate verailation.
a. EXhanSt fan in apt, lA is not }•arLing.
Chapter17-7(h)(1) Inadequate design of PiuP+bing.
a. Faucet in apt. 3 bath tub projects below ria of tui;.
6. Chapter 17-7(a) Coiling not caintained in a t U state of re air.
a. Paint is p__elinq off ceiling in batiroor.. of apt. 4.
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a. Ceiling in dining ruo:, bedroow and kitchen of apt. 2 is I:, -ll
under Vie required hcigtlt.
You Will hove ninety (90) days after receipt of this notice to correct
these deficiencies. At that ticw: a rciuspection %rill be carried out to
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Shol;ld YOU Trish to contest any of these orders, your txittt:n petitica
reglr_stin-c; a Nearing Lefure Vle housing Apy=als Loard Frust be received
in the Of rice of tile City Clerk 4rit.;in ten (10) days of service of t;lis
notice. Your petition for a i;earing r.Rrst briefly state the grounds for
yolr appeal. If you have, any questions, please feel free to call }busing
Inspection at 3354-1;w, extension 314 or 34;.
Sincerely,
Lrlau Kuebler
Housing Inspector
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
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7. jae,.of r,.v2-rr-4 lo: i r.• :3rrice on 6xrs/cir.9ars.
r„ JLC: o-` wirr"o;1 iodal in varicrm daces on first floor.
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q, a-nrter 17-7(a) Halls mt raint;sne, in a ,x3 state of repair.
a. Fe^? ing r, int iz !>,llMsv L -rt ..k-^^ s c Y i ora thi-d floors.
10. Oia ter 9.30.7.F.1. J: c,: of m: *red electrical light c•.+itch.
n. ;Idn.i floor latdhoo - livi:x; roc-: lar_•:, 1 sato;.
}�. _hir 4 floor )x3rmy lies n s.:itch,
r.. fl—conA, floor slutwcst bxirasa lads l.s::it^h.
d. uccnl flair r;o t )3td» lads 1 witch.
e. 9.xro^3 Floor rnztucast living ra%.r lad:r 1 maitel.
f. Soot r' floor mrt}areat be �•c:ta la^_rs 1 switch.
11. om-_ter 17-7(1)7. L-tCi: of mfuim-i olec rival cutlet.
a. First lcr_r dinL-r. rccn l -:75:o ar- outl.-.t.
h. Seco:r.? flair Y.ithen lades o»A 011let.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Au,lir,t 22, 1979
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C]TYCONDITION
CSF IOWA CITY
CIV ,',: CKER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
July 26, 197E s�
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7.19 F. Renton
Iowa City, Towa 52.24n
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The above Iisted property was inspected on Jn1y 19,1078, by Pamela S.
Barnes, Rousing Inspector, Department of Housing and Inspection Services.
She folloving ite-is are violations of Chanter 9.30 of the Punicipal Code
of Iowa City and are hereby brnuvbt to.your attention for correction:
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1. 0.30.5.C.l.b. Lack of required screens.
174 J? a. Door at 3 E. Narrison, torn on south We.
440 - 2. 9.30.4.I.2.b. Lack of required banarail.
— F Lac4.of handrail on.soutbweat exterior steps. ,
3. 9.30.7.A. Steps not naintainLA in a,}zood state of repair.
✓a. Cement steps off of 5n4 S. Canitnl have deteriorated.—
4. 9.30.10.0. LncV.. of adequate fire protection.
a. Lack of fire extinguishers at 3 r. Perri=on.
5. 9.30.10.P.. Lacl: of smoke detector.
a. Leek of fire detector in each unit, Dr -m 0-267-1
6. ^.30.10.r... t+entinr units lacl•. fire protection.
D � .a. Lack of heating Unit isolation for furnace and lint water
7s/)7 heater.
7. 0.30.10.T. Lack of two approved grans of egress.
✓a. I•ack of evress nn second floor.
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con?ition.
a. 3 r. 'Tarrison, tile nissinr in hitcher..
9. 9.30.5.r.. Lack of aAegnnte ventilation.
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p Y a. 504 A, bathroom lacks ventilation.
in. 7.30.7.1. Floor enrfeces not maintained in a reasonably irpervinus
condition.
504 A, bathroom the broken.
7/.29%7) b. 3 F. 3arrison, tile brnl:eR__JQatbronn.
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a. 504 P, hallvay, broken plaster.
h. 504 B, kitchen, hole in ceiling.
i-: 12. 9.3n.E.F. Inuroper use of extension cords.
A. 3 F. T'arrison, extension cord-rnnnirg from livinc roor to
bedroom.
13, 0.30.7.F.2. Lack of required electrical outlet.
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—tea. 504 A., ?dtcben ceiling light not secured.
l!, f id, y b. 504 B, hall light fixture faulty.
C. 5.0.4 P., lltchen nisslnr coverplate on outlet.
You will have ninety (90) days after receint of this notice to correct
these deficiencies. At that tire a reinspection will he carried out to
Insure code cornliance.
Should yet, wish to content any of theee or,ers, your written pet tion
requesting a Fenrinr before the llousing,, Anpeals Poard Host he received,
in the Office of the City Clerl: within ten (1() drys of service of this
notice. Your Petition for a nenrinr rn:st briefly state the grounds for
your appeal. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Uousinr
Inspection at 354-78n0, extension inn or 314.
Sincerely,
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Tlousinc: Inspector
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST - IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 • (319) 354.180
AGENDA OF PROPERTIES
Council Tour
October 15, 1979
7� 1:30 - 624 N. Linn - Iva Hilleman - Manager T az
o7- 2:00 - 915 E. Washington - Willie Wulf -Manager
3 - 2:30 - 331 5. Johnson - Robert Bender - Owner
y- 2:50 - 320-322.S. Johnson - Donald Griffin - Owner
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