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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-22 Info Packet~~~ ~~~ ~~~~~ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET January 22, 2009 MISCELLANEOUS IP1 Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda IP2 Agenda packet from Iowa City Assessor Dennis Baldridge: FY2010 budget IP3 Memorandum from Mayor Bailey: FY10 Budget Discussions IP4 Memorandum from Mike O'Donnell, Mike Wright and Linda Severson: FY10 Aid-to- Agencies Funding Recommendations IP5 Memorandum from the City Clerk: January 28th and 29th Budget Presentations IP6 Memorandum from the Director of Public Works and Planning and Community Development: Flood Update IP7 Quarterly Investment Report October 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008 IP8 Iowa League of Cities Legislative Link January 16, 2009 IP9 Email from Stephen Radosevich to the Director of Public Works: N. Dodge Street [staff response included] IP10 Approved Minutes: Economic Development Committee: December 16, 2008 DRAFT MINUTES IP11 Economic Development Committee: January 20, 2009 IP12 Telecommunications Commission: December 15, 2008 IP13 Public Art Advisory Committee: January 8, 2009 ~ = i 1122/09 ~~®~' ,~ City Council Meeting Schedule and CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas January 22, 2009 www.icgov.org • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p City Conference Board -Separate Agenda Posted Dinner provided Special Work Session -Budget Boards/Commissions/Community Events • THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 Emma J. Harvat Hall 4:30p Special Work Session -Budget Dinner provided Boards/Commissions/Community Events (continued) General Budget Discussion TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Council Work Session • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOP Special Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Emma J. Harvat Hall President's Day Holiday -City Offices Closed • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p City Conference Board -Separate Agenda Posted Special Council Work Session • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting • TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBA Special Council Work Session Special Formal Council Meeting Continue Special Work Session if necessary • MONDAY, MARCH 23 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Council Work Session • TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOP Special Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, APRIL 6 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Council Work Session • TUESDAY, APRIL 7 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting OFFICE OF THE IOWA CITY ASSESSOR JOHNSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING IP2 17ENNIS BALDRIDGE ASSESSOR BRAD COMER DEPUTY MARLIN BURKLF, DEPUTY January 21, 2009 Dear Conference Board Member: The annual meeting of the Iowa City Conference Board for the consideration of the Iowa City Assessor's FY 2010 budget is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 6:30 P.M. at the Iowa City Civic Center. Enclosed for your review before the meeting are: 1. The Agenda. 2. The Proposed Budget. 3. A Salary Survey. 4. A copy of the March 3, 2008 minutes. 5. Board of Review member application(s.) 6. The 2008 Annual Report including the program division statement. There is an increase in the amount to be raised by the Assessment Expense Fund from last year's amount. The increase consists of: a. $14,655 fora 4% COLA increase in salaries. b. $ 1,440 for an increase in FICA. c. $ 3,520 for an increase in IPERS. d. $ 5,560 for an increase in health insurance. e. $ 600 for an increase in Board of Review salaries. f. $ 1,500 for an increase to the auto replacement fund. $27,275 Total Increase This increase is offset by the following decreases: a. $ 4,800 for a decrease in postage, an alternate year expense. b. $ 3,500 for a decrease in printing, an alternate year expense. c. $2,500 for a decrease in aerial photography $10,800 Total Decrease $16,475 Net Increase The Assessment Expense Fund levy rate will decrease from .24917 to .24050. 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET • IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 TELEPHONE 319-356-6066 The largest increase is for salaries, with a four percent cost of living increase. The cost of living and preliminary county compensation board recommended increases for other local taxing bodies appear to be in the three to four percent range. And the enclosed salary survey indicates that our salaries fall below those of comparable assessment jurisdictions in Iowa. Health insurance costs are expected to increase by about seven percent for the upcoming year. Individual Board of Review salaries were increased from $2200 to $2300 for a total increase of $600. This increase is comparable to the requested salary increases for the assessor's office personnel. Postage and printing were decreased because 2010 will not be a reassessment year and assessment rolls will not be mailed to all property owners The auto replacement fund was increased by $1500. This fund builds by $1500 per year and carries over until a new car is needed. Oblique Aerial Photography was a new budget item for the current fiscal year. These aerial photos provide a view of each property from four different directions/angles. New photos will be flown on a regular basis, probably about every two to three years, and can then be compared to previous photos to discover changes in properties that were missed in the permitting process. These photos can be used not only by our office but by other departments and they can be made available to the public on our web-site. If you have any specific questions or wish to see any of the supporting documents for this budget, please feel free to phone me at the office at 356-6066 or at my home at 688-2661. Sincer ly, ~~ Dennis Baldridge Iowa City Assessor January 21, 2009 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The Iowa City Conference Board will meet at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday January 28, 2009 at the Iowa City Civic Center. The purpose of this meeting is to hold a public hearing on the Iowa City Assessor's proposed budget for FY 2010. AGENDA: 1. Call meeting to order by the Chairperson. 2. Roll call by taxing body. 3. Act on minutes of March 3, 2008 Conference Board meeting. 4. Assessor presents proposed budget. 5. Discuss proposed budget. 6. Conference Board acts on proposed budget. 7. Set date for public hearing. 8. Appoint Board of Review member. 9. Other business. 10. Adjournment. Dennis J. Baldridge Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board ITEMIZED BUDGET -ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND EMPLOYEE EXPENDITURES FY 2009 FY 20101 INCREASE SALARIES CITY ASSESSOR 84,440 87,820 4.00% FIRST DEPUTY 71,770 74,640 4.00% SECOND DEPUTY 67,550 70,250 4.00% REAL ESTATE CLERK 46,280 48,130 4.00% CLERK/APPRAISER 40,470 42,090 4.00% CLERK/ACCOUNTING 41,420 43,080 4.01% LONGEVITY 2,700 3,275 21.30% SUBTOTAL $354,630 $369,285 4.13% EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EMPLOYER SHARE: FICA 28,900 30,340 4.98% EMPLOYER SHARE: IPERS 22,860 26,380 15.40% HEALTH INSURANCE 75,000 80,560 7.41% SUBTOTAL 126,760 137,280 8.30% TOTAL EMPLOYEE COST $481,390 $506,565 5.23% OTHER EXPENDITURES LEAVE CONTINGENCY $10,000 $10,000 0.00% BOARDS BOARD OF REVIEW 13,200 13,800 4.55% BOARD OF REVIEW EXPENSES 200 200 0.00% CONFERENCE BOARD 0 0 0.00% EXAMINING BOARD 30 30 0.00% SUBTOTAL $13,430 $14,030 4.47% OFFICE EXPENSES MILEAGE & AUTO 2,300 2,300 0.00% OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,500 3,500 0.00% POSTAGE 6,000 1,200 -80.00% TELEPHONE 1,000 1,000 0.00% PUBLICATIONS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 700 700 0.00% PRINTING 4,000 500 -87.50% INSURANCE 3,800 3,800 0.00% EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 3,400 3,400 0.00% EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 200 200 0.00% UNEMPLOYMENT 2,000 2,000 0.00% DATA PROCESSING SERVICES 14,000 14,000 0.00% SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 23,000 23,000 0.00% BONDS & WORKER'S COMPENSATION 1,500 1,500 0.00% AUTO REPLACEMENT 9,171 10,671 16.36% COMPUTER REPLACEMENT 2,500 2,500 0.00% SUBTOTAL $77,071 $70,271 -8.82% PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 10,000 10,000 0.00% DUES 2,000 2,000 0.00% SUBTOTAL $12,000 $12,000 0.00% TECHNICAL SERVICES LEGAL FEES & EXPERT WITNESSES 52,000 52,000 0.00% AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 5,000 2,500 -50.00% APPRAISAL SERVICE 600 600 0.00% SUBTOTAL $57,600 $55,100 -4.34% TOTAL OTHER EXPENDITURES $160,101 $151,401 -5.43% TOTAL ASSMT EXPENSE FUND BUDGET $651,491 $667,966 2.53% UNENCUMBERED BALANCE -$39,536 -$52,002 TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $611,955 $615,964 0.66% iTGnni~~n RI Inr,FT _ SpFCIAL APPRAISERS FUND EXPENDITURE FY 2009 FY 2010 (MAPPING & APPRAISAL 7,966 7,666 SCAR REPLACEMENT 0 0 RE-APPRAISAL FUND 14,452 14,452 LEAVE CONTINGENCY 0 0 COMPUTER REPLACEMENT 0 0 TOTAL BUDGET $22,418 $22,118 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE -$20,878 -$22,118 TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $ 1,540 $0 GRAND TOTAL TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $ 613,495 $ 615,964 MAXIMUM LEVY ALLOWED MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND 2,561,146,113 X . 00027 $691,509 IPERS & FICA FUNDS $56,720 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION & TORT LIABILITY $4,000 MAXIMUM SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND 2,561,146,113 X .000405 $1,037,264 MAXIMUM ALLOWED WITHOUT STATE APPROVAL $1,789,493 MAXIMUM EMERGENCY FUND 2,561,146,113 X .00027 $691,509 (requires State Appeal Board approval) MAXIMUM THAT COULD BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR FY 2009 $2,481,002 PRIOR YEARS LEVIES AND RATES ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND TOTAL LEVY FY AMOUNT LEVIED LEVY RATE AMOUNT LEVIED LEVY RATE 1995-96 303,281 0.20446 30,000 0.02023 0.22469 1996-97 319,513 0.2045 17,000 0.01088 0.21538 1997-98 318,270 0.19946 52,834 0.03311 0.23257 1998-99 318,699 0.19269 184,357 0.11146 0.30415 1999-00 341,910 0.19784 352,508 0.20398 0.40182 2000-01 359,341 0.19823 180,293 0.09946 0.29769 2001-02 396,829 0.20636 6,442 0.00335 0.20971 2002-03 403,136 0.20694 4,426 0.00227 0.20921 2003-04 412,379 0.20818 10,051 0.00507 0.21325 2004-05 470,398 0.22926 15,728 0.00767 0.23693 2005-06 472,050 0.22525 25,995 0.01240 0.23765 2006-07 529,702 0.23164 0 0 0.23164' 2007-08 603,916 0.25868 4,792 0.00205 0.26073 2008-09 611, 955 0.24917 1, 540 0.00063 0.24980 2009-10 615,964 0.24050 0 0 0.2405 IOWA ASSESSORS SALARY SURVEY 2008-09 Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 I 20 ~ 21 22 23 24 25 26 Jurisdiction Polk County Ames (City) Cedar Rapids (City) Story County Pottawattamie County Johnson County Davenport (City) Black Hawk County Cerro Gordo County Muscatine County Scott County Iowa City Dubuque (City) Linn County Woodbury County Sioux City Dallas County Dubuque County Des Moines County Warren County Mason City Marshall County Jasper County Washington County Clinton (City) Clinton County Assessor Chief Deputy Salary Salary $114,735 $107,014 $102,169 $81,915 $101,067 $84,385 $97,500 $78,000 $97,435 $77,947 $92,500 $79,025 $88,930 $85,600 $64,300 $85,000 $68,000 $84,785 $55,351 $84,751 $73,347 $84,440 $71,770 $84,364 $68,484 $84,125 $76,065 $83,260 $66,610 $81,553 $70,282 $81,315 $65,050 $80,589 $65,277 $78,800 $64,600 $74, 722 $74,600 $71,422 $55,556 $70,040 $67,816 $65,400 Deputy Salary $83,437 $61,222 $76,531 $77,947 $60,360 $45, 744 $64,787 $67,550 $63,116 $54,130 $67,199 $47,800 Assessed_Value (in millions) 29,870 3,281 8,153 2,240 5, 799 3, 500 5,690 7,400 1,525 2,451 5,528 4, 215 3, 898 5,332 1,571 3, 949 5,643 2,593 1, 984 2,525 1,450 2,053 1, 345 1, 378 1,287 1,451 2006 418, 339 54,745 126, 396 30, 007 89,409 58,630 98,975 127,446 16,511 42,423 63, 712 67,062 57,313 79,440 19,603 82,684 57,288 35, 046 40, 701 44, 503 27,505 39,316 36, 748 21,346 26,616 ear Number of ainted Employees 1984 2006 2007 2004 2004 2002 2008 1991 1979 1992 1983 2002 2001 1985 1995 2007 2004 2005 1998 1996 1982 1977 1986 1993 1982 2002 40 6 14 6 12 10 11 15 6 10 5 11.5 10 6 5 7 3 5 7 'City population has been deducted from counties with a city assessor. IOWA CITY CONFERENCE BOARD MINUTES March 3, 2008 City Conference Board: March 3, 2008, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Iowa City City Hall, Mayor Regenia Bailey presiding. Iowa City Council Members Present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn and Wright. Johnson Count~Supervisors Present: Harney and Meyers. Iowa City School Board Members Present: Leff. Others Present: Baldridge, Comer, Helling, Karr, Dilkes. Dieital Recording: March 3, 2008 Chair Regenia Bailey called the meeting to order and Clerk Baldridge called roll and stated that a quorum was present. The Schools, having only one member present, will not have a vote recorded. The City (Wright) moved to accept the minutes of the last Conference Board meeting, February 4, 2008, the County (Harney) seconded and the motion carried unanimously, 2/0. Chairman Bailey declared the public hearing open. After no comment from the public, the public hearing was declared closed. The City (O'Donnell) moved to accept the proposed budget as published, the County (Meyers) seconded and the motion carried unanimously, 2/0. The vacancy on the Iowa City Board of Review has been advertised and there was one applicant. It was moved by the City (Champion) to appoint Charles McComas to the Board of Review for asix-year term ending December 31, 2013. The County (Harney) seconded and the motion carried 2/0. There being no further business it was moved by the City (Hayek) and seconded by the County (Meyers) to adjourn at 6:34 P.M. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 2/0. Dennis Baldridge Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board Spouses and relatives of City Council Members and members of comparable County Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards and Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law, father- in- law, brother, sister, brother- in-law, sister- in- law, step-father, step-mother, step- child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85-354) Males: 3 Females: Application Deadline: January 21, 2009 Elected by City Conference Board BOARD OF REVIEW One Vacancy -Six Year Term January 1, 2009- December 31, 2019 Term expires for Haywood Belle Haywood Belle D 15 Woodland Mounds Rd [~ Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application. City of Iowa City _ r r jj '~ AdvESOry Board/Commission/Committee ~;~'~~ '.pplication Form -~-- CITY OF IOWA CITY Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions/Committees play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the work session. The appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. This form may be filled out manually (please use a black ink pen), typewritten, or electronically (PDF}. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa.. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL." THIS APPLICATION WILL RECONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. Advisory Board/Commission/Committee Name 1,~Gc~~i7 ~;f~i ~~'c/ QF ~V~_e ~~- Term Youth Advisory Commission, Age on the date of filing: Age 15 to 17 (or) ~ Age 18 to 21 Signature of parent/guardian if Age 15 to 17: n~AME ~/~~/G~~~~ ~/~' HOME ADDRESS /~~ Gr1 oc~~/G.9ilJ~ /~/OUl ~S~ ~a ~1~ _ ZIP S~~ `~Sf Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? ®Yes How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? ~~~~-- 000UPATION /1~r~/~7"~~ %?:~IV.t,~.~/~ EMPLOYER S~~/` PHONE NUMBER: HOME(/1') .337 G:~27~~ BUSINESS ~~ y62-.~~ EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: ~ ~~~~~ t~''~-,~ _,`~~z~~~-z..~s ~22z- i~n ~~J ~~t" ~L itiz~_ ; ~~~-~-~~,s' C~-~~' mil/ C~~ S Hr ' ~ 'c% ~~~ G~~ /~2~:c:~-~, , ~ - ~~~ L.1 .~. :.. ,., f~ .. ',.J1 Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. General Application March 2008 Page 1 of 7 No -,~ WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? }' ~~ G' C :mss T ~ ~s.~~s .,~/ n POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Please identify any potential conflicts between membership on the advisory board and your personal interests including financial interests and your duties to an employer. particular, if you are applying to be a member of a board or commission which makes recommendations tothe t.;ity Council about the allocation of City. funds, please list any present affiliations you have with agenciesthat apply for funding from the City. "Affiliation" includes being a board member or employee of the agency.Other types of affiliations must be examined on a case by case basis by the City Attorney's office. You should also knowthatSection 362.5 ofthe Code of lowagenerally prohibits, with certain importantexceptions, a member of a city .Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy ofSection 362.5 is attached (see page 6). If you are uncertain whether a potential conflict of interest exists or have questions about Section 362.5 of theCode of Iowa, please contact the City Attorney's office at 356-5030. IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? Yes ~ No DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? ~ Yes ~ No (It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.) Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail i to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. General Application March 2008 Page 2 of 7 ~.:.®a! BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES ~.~""~~~ ,~`~~ BUSINESS LISTING -•t.,t~ CITY OF IOWA CITY Name of City ,~ Board/Commission/Committee ~ l~ O C2lc~ Datetf_r? c ~ ~ ~~'~~ Name Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a memberof a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 isattached (see page 6). List all businesses in which you or your spouse/domestic partner, or parent if applicant is Age 15 to 17, have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation'sstockholdings). Please indicate if there are none. BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS S o ~s ~ ~ / ©~ // ~ /~ ~' ~ l! U/~ SCJ ` ~ J ~...~ ~ _,7 ~., t usy _ ~~~ ~' _ J r ; . ~- _-~ .- ,- :~ ..~ NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interestis acquired in an additional b~ysiness. Applicant Signature, Signature of parent/guardian if Age 15 to 17: Address ~S~ ~~~~~~~~y L'lC{~~~S' ,~ ° ~-'c.~fit ~iZ~', :~.f~ S~ ~ ~~ Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. l General Application March 2008 Page 3 of 7 IOWA CITY CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 2008 IOWA CITY CONFERENCE BOARD IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL Regenia Bailey ,Mayor Connie Champion Amy Correia Matt Hayek Mike O'Donnell Ross Wilburn Mike Wright IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD *Toni Cilek, President *Mike Cooper Patti Fields Gayle Klouda Tim Krumm Jan Leff Michael Shaw 'Conference Board Designee JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Rod Sullivan, Chairperson Terrence Neuzil, Vice Chairperson Pat Harney Larry Meyers Sally Stutsman IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE Mark Schuling -Director, Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance 2 2008 STAFF OF IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE MEMBERS OF BOARD OF REVIEW AND EXAMINING BOARD OF IOWA CITY, IOWA IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE Dennis J. Baldridge Iowa City Assessor Brad Comer Chief Deputy Assessor Marty Burkle Deputy Assessor Mark Fedler Appraiser/Clerk Diane Campbell Accounting Clerk Todd Kruse Real Estate Clerk IOWA CITY BOARD OF REVIEW Ernie Galer, Chairperson Haywood Belle Jane G. Downer Dave Hintze Chuck McComas IOWA CITY EXAMINING BOARD Date of Employment: 12 Jul, 1982 Appointed: 2002 thru 2007 Re-appointed: 2008 thru 2013 Date of Employment: 14 Jan, 2002 Date of Employment: 01 Feb, 2006 Date of Employment: 20 Jun, 1994 Date of Employment: 16 Feb, 1998 Date of Employment: 14 May, 2001 Appointed 2006 through 2011 Appointed 2003 through 2008 Appointed 2004 through 2009 Appointed 2007 through 2012 Appointed 2008 through 2013 John McDonald for City Lane E. Plugge for Schools Jerry Vanni for County LEGAL COUNSEL Eleanor Dilkes -City Attorney Eric Goers -Assistant City Attorney Appointed 2006 through 2011 Appointed 2006 through 2011 Appointed 2004 through 2009 3 To Members of the Iowa City Conference Board From: Dennis J. Baldridge -Iowa City Assessor Subject: 2008 Annual Report -Issued December 31, 2008 The following report covers the activities of this office from January 1, 2008 to date of issue. VALUATIONS Since 2008 was not a real estate revaluation year, assessed values remained the same as 2007. New construction added approximately 62 million dollars to residential, 28 million dollars to commercial and 3 million dollars to industrial property for 2008. 855 residential deed sales in 2008 give us a median ratio (assessed value vs sale price) of 95.82% compared to 95.00% for 856 sales in 2007. This tells us that the selling prices of homes have remained fairly stable since last year and very little change will be necessary for the 2009 assessments. It should be kept in mind that when a jurisdiction is at the State mandated sales ratio level of 100%, a full one-half of home sales will be for less than the assessed value. Sales for less than the assessed value tend to result in appeals to the Board of Review. COURT CASES Four 2007 appeals to District Court are still pending. There were no appeals to District Court in 2008. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT APPEAL BOARD There were two appeals to the Iowa PAAB in 2008 but both have been dismissed. The only 2007 appeal has been heard but no decision has been handed down. BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review was in session from May 1 through May 22, the day of adjournment. 101 protests were filed, with 17 being upheld and 84 denied. The total value of real estate being protested was $62,259,140. The Board allowed a total reduction of $2,567,430. 4 EQUITY VERSUS MARKET IN ASSESSMENT It is difficult to be both equitable among assessments and in tune with the market. Similar properties do not always sell for similar prices, so the market is not always equitable and some times a long way from it. Most assessors would lean toward equity if they could choose between the two. Our first priority is equity since it is not always possible to have every assessment match the selling price. Our statistics show that we are doing a good job in this regard. WEB PAGE The Iowa City Assessor's web page went online during the spring of 2001. Internet availability of comparable sales and comparable assessments has been very helpful to taxpayers concerned about the fairness of their assessments. Links are also provided to the Johnson County Treasurer for tax information and to the Johnson County GIS for online maps. Appraisers and Realtors have been very complimentary about this service, commenting that it saves them considerable time and money since they can make copies of our property record cards without leaving their office. There have been nearly one million hits on our web site since it went online. It can be seen at www.iowacity.iowaassessors.com. We also have an internet presence through the Johnson County website at htt~://www.johnson-county.com/ic assessor . Forms for the Homestead Credit and the Military Exemption are available to the public on this web page. ROLLBACKS The residential rollback has gone up from 44.0803% for the current taxes to 45.5893 for taxes payable in 2009-2010. This is the first increase in the residential rollback since the 2001-2002 taxes. The rollback for commercial property will change from the current 99.7312% to 100%. And the rollback for agricultural property will increase from 90.1023% to 93.8568%. The League of Municipalities and the Iowa State Association of Counties have been trying for several years to get legislation passed to stop the decrease in the residential tax base. Since the formulas for the residential and agricultural rollbacks are linked, the residential rollback was allowed to increase this year due to large increases in agricultural values. Nevertheless, the shift of the tax burden should be of concern because these increases may not continue. The tables on page 12 illustrate this shift. Commercial property has remained close to the same percentage of the total assessed value, but is becoming a larger percentage of the taxable value over the years. 5 NEW LEGISLATION The 2008 Iowa Legislative Session produced very little property tax legislation, probably because recommendations from the Property Tax Study Committee will be available early in 2009. HF 2233 Web Search Portal Sales/Property Tax Exemption. Provides sales and property tax relief fora "web search portal business." Land for the project must be purchased by December 31, 2008. HF 2700-D Property Assessment Appeal Board. Makes procedural changes for appeals to the Iowa Property Assessment Appeal Board. HF 2700-F Property Tax Credit Funding. Appropriates the 2008-2009 fiscal year amounts for state reimbursement for homestead credits, agricultural land & family farm credits, military exemptions, and elderly & disabled credits and reimbursements. SF 2400-G Property Tax Exemption for Private Libraries and Art Galleries. Provides property tax exemptions for private libraries and art galleries. SF 2405-B Wind Energy Replacement Tax Reimbursement. Deals with wind energy replacement tax reimbursements. SF 2419 Speculative Shell Building Property Tax Exemption. Provides a new exemption for reconstruction or renovation constituting complete replacement or refitting of an existing building. CONTINUING EDUCATION Continuing education is a requirement for the assessor and deputies for reappointment to their positions. Over asix-year term, assessors must complete one hundred-fifty hours of classroom instruction including at least ninety hours from courses requiring a test. Deputies must complete ninety hours of classroom instruction including at least sixty tested hours over their six-year terms. It is also good for other employees to attend classes so they can update their skills and stay current with assessment practices. The Assessor attended the following courses and conferences during 2008: IICA Summer Seminar and Workshop 15.00 C.E. Hrs. (Institute of Iowa Certified Assessors) (7 tested) ISAA Annual School of Instruction 13.00 C.E. Hrs. (Iowa State Association of Assessors) IAAO Annual Conference 14.00 C.E. Hrs. (International Association of Assessing Officers) Vanguard Appraisal Company 8.00 C.E. Hrs. Iowa User Group Meeting ISAC Fall Conference 8.25 C.E. Hrs. (Iowa State Association of Counties) The Chief Deputy attended the following courses and conferences during 2008: IICA Summer Seminar and Workshop 15.00 C.E. Hrs. (7 tested) ISAA Annual School of Instruction 13.00 C.E. Hrs. Vanguard Appraisal Company 8.00 C.E. Hrs. Iowa User Group Meeting ISAC Fall Conference 8.25 C.E. Hrs. The Second Deputy attended the following courses and conferences during 2008: IICA Summer Seminar and Workshop 15.00 C.E. Hrs. ISAA Annual School of Instruction Vanguard Appraisal Company Iowa User Group Meeting ISAC Fall Conference (7 tested ) 13.00 C.E. hrs. 8.00 C.E. Hrs. 8.25 C.E. Hrs. Other staff attended classes and seminars related to operation and maintenance of various third party software utilized by the assessor's office. APPRECIATION My staff and I would like to thank the Conference Board, the Board of Review, the City Attorney and her assistants, and the City Staff for their assistance, cooperation and confidence during the past year. I would also like to recognize and thank my staff at this time for their part in establishing and maintaining the professional standards of the office. 2008 ABSTRACT OF ASSESSMENTS FOR IOWA CITY Value of Agricultural Land and Structures $ 1,514,815 Value of Residential Dwellings on Agricultural Realty Value of Residential Lots and Buildings Value of Commercial Lots and Buildings Value of Industrial Lots and Buildings Value of Industrial Machinery and Commercial Equipment as Real Estate Actual Value of All Real Estate* 1,244,640 3,088,618,388 1,143,903,940 71,786,370 0 $4,307,068,153 "All the above values are based on the 2008 abstract as reported to the Iowa Department of Revenue on July 1, 2008. The values for Railroad and Utility Property are supplied to the Auditor by the Iowa Department of Revenue. The value of utilities and railroads in Iowa City for 2008 was $72,469,098. EXEMPT PROPERTY IN IOWA CITY FOR 2008 Religious Institutions $ 68,402,951 Charitable and Benevolent Societies 116,849,590 Educational Institutions 3,750,150 Low Rent Housing 14,241,390 Literary Societies 771,980 Associations of War Veterans 486,930 Forest and Fruit 435,647 Partial Industrial, Urban Revitalization, Recycling, Mobile 12,965,530 Home Storm Shelter & New Jobs Sub-Total $ 217,904,168 University of Iowa (Pre-flood Values As Reported by U of I $1,850,412,530 as of June 30, 2008) TOTAL EXEMPT $2,068,316,698 8 VALUE COMPARISONS WITH ROLLBACKS APPLIED STATE STATE ADJUSTED YEAR ORDER TYPE VALUE ROLLBACK VALUE 1997* +8% Agricultural $ 2,186,897 .964206 $ 2,108,619 Ag Dwelling 1,402,930 .549090 770,335 Residential 1,499,358,470 .549090 823,282,742 Commercial 709,209,833 .973606 690,490,949 Industrial 42,415,010 1.000000 42,415,010 M & E 55,638,669 1.000000 55,638,669 TOTAL $2,310,211,809 $1,614,706,324 1998 Agricultural $ 2,158,813 1.000000 $ 2,158,813 Ag Dwelling 1,341,350 .564789 757,580 Residential 1,541,306,570 .564789 870,512,996 Commercial 723,017,343 1.000000 723,017,343 Industrial 47,180,180 1.000000 47,180,180 M & E 50,859,985 1.000000 50,859,985 TOTAL $2,365,864,241 $1,694,486,897 1999* +13% Agricultural $ 2,429,624 .963381 $ 2,340,654 Ag Dwelling 1,410,140 .548525 773,497 Residential 1,666,425,090 .548525 914,075,823 Commercial 784,974,960 .987732 775,344,887 Industrial 45,349,600 1.000000 45,349,600 M & E 38,736,298 1.000000 38,736,298 TOTAL $2,539,325,712 $1,776,620,759 2000 Agricultural $ 2,262,120 1.000000 $ 2,262,120 Ag Dwelling 1,447,020 .562651 814,167 Residential 1,717,631,820 .562651 966,427,261 Commercial 834,493,620 1.000000 834,493,620 Industrial 50,704,150 1.000000 50,704,150 M & E 29,532,092 1.000000 29,532,092 TOTAL $2,636,070,822 $1,884,233,410 9 VALUE COMPARISONS WITH ROLLBACKS APPLIED - CONT'D STATE STATE ADJUSTED YEAR ORDER TYPE VALUE ROLLBACK VALUE 2001 * Agricultural $ 2,214,758 1.000000 $ 2,214,758 Ag Dwelling 1,186,690 .516676 613,134 Residential 1,931,059,600 .516676 997,732,150 Commercial 857,451,510 .977701 838,331,199 Industrial 51,345,260 1.000000 51,345,260 M & E 9,026,072 1.000000 9,026,072 TOTAL $2,852,283,890 $1,899,262,573 2002 Agricultural $ 2,227,654 1.000000 $ 2,227,654 Ag Dwelling 1,186,690 .513874 609,809 Residential 1,985,146,985 .513874 1,020,115,422 Commercial 863,303,060 1.000000 863,303,060 Industrial 54,903,110 1.000000 54,903,110 M & E 0 1.000000 0 TOTAL $2,906,767,499 $1,941,159,055 2003* -8% Agricultural $ 1,968,057 1.000000 $ 1,968,057 Ag Dwelling 1,186,690 .484558 575,020 Residential 2,154,612,478 .484558 1,044,034,713 Commercial 921,889,040 .992570 915,039,404 Industrial 59,784,450 1.000000 59,784,450 M & E 0 1.000000 0 TOTAL $3,139,440,715 $2,021,401,644 2004 Agricultural $ 1,812,134 1.000000 $ 1,812,134 Ag Dwelling 1,126,450 .479642 540,293 Residential 2,236,008,098 .479642 1,072,483,396 Commercial 938,957,340 1.000000 938,957,340 Industrial 63,882,310 1.000000 63,882,310 M & E o 1.000000 0 TOTAL $3,241,786,332 $2,077,675,473 10 VALUE COMPARISONS WITH ROLLBACKS APPLIED - CONT'D STATE STATE ADJUSTED YEAR ORDER TYPE VALUE ROLLBACK VALUE 2005* Agricultural $ 1,785,931 1.000000 $ 1,795,931 Ag Dwelling 1,295,110 .459960 595,699 Residential 2,642,786,683 .459960 1,215,576,163 Commercial 1,038,950,930 .991509 1,030,129,198 Industrial 65,878,350 1.000000 65,878,350 M & E 0 1.000000 0 TOTAL $3,750,697,004 $2,313,975,341 2006 Agricultural $ 1,584,472 1.000000 $ 1,584,472 Ag Dwelling 1,327,700 .455596 604,895 Residential 2,736,579,660 .455596 1,246,774,747 Commercial 1,083,407,140 1.000000 1,083,407,140 Industrial 68,308,290 1.000000 68,308,290 M & E 0 1.000000 0 TOTAL $3,891,207,262 2,400,679,544 2007* +12% Agricultural 1,612,266 .901023 1,452,689 Ag Dwelling 1,244,640 .440803 548,641 Residential 3,010,144,280 .440803 1,326,880,629 Commercial 1,131,561,840 .997312 1,128,520,202 Industrial 70,694,850 1.000000 70,694,850 M & E 0 1.000000 0 TOTAL 4,215,257,876 2,528,097,011 2008 Agricultural 1,548,650 .938568 1,453,513 Ag Dwelling 1,244,640 .455893 567,423 Residential 3,089,020,200 .455893 1,408,262,686 Commercial 1,153,802,900 1.000000 1,153,802,900 Industrial 74,852,940 1.000000 74,852,940 M & E 0 1.000000 0 TOTAL 4,320,469,330 2,638,939,462 The adjusted values given are not exact but are meant to give a representation of the growth of Iowa City's tax base. *Reassessment Year 11 COMPARISON OF RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL VALUES YEAR RESIDENTIAL % COMMERCIAL % INDUSTRIAL % OTHER ASSESSE D VALUES 1996 1,382,382,500 64.9 648,238,303 30.4 89,741,281 4.2 11,381,686 0.5 1997 1,500,761,400 65.0 709,209,833 30.7 92,194,909 4.0 7,883,675 0.3 1998 1,542,647,920 65.2 723,017,343 30.6 92,682,117 3.9 7,516,861 0.3 1999 1,667,835,230 65.7 784,974,960 30.9 80,852,272 3.2 5,663,250 0.2 2000 1,719,078,840 65.2 834,493,620 31.6 78,284,458 3.0 4,213,904 0.2 2001 1,932,246,290 67.7 857,451,510 30.1 59,748,630 2.1 2,837,460 0.1 2002 1,986,333,675 68.3 863,303,060 29.7 54,903,110 1.9 2,227,654 0.1 2003 2,155,856,028 68.7 921,901,280 29.3 59,784,450 1.9 2,103,884 0.1 2004 2,237,134,548 69.0 938,957,340 29.0 63,882,310 1.9 1,812,134 0.1 2005 2,644,081,793 70.5 1,038,950,930 27.7 65,878,350 1.7 1,785,931 0.1 2006 2,737,907,360 70.4 1,083,407,140 27.8 68,308,290 1.7 1,584,472 0.1 2007 3,011,388,920 71.4 1,131,561,840 26.8 70,694,850 1.7 1,612,266 0.1 2008 3,090,264,840 71.5 1,153,802,900 26.7 74,852,940 1.7 1,548,650 0.1 TAXABLE VALUES 1996 813,233,510 52.1 648,238,303 41.5 89,741,281 5.7 11,381,686 0.7 1997 824,053,077 51.0 690,490,949 42.8 92,194,909 5.7 7,811,196 0.5 1998 871,270,576 51.4 723,017,343 42.7 92,682,117 5.5 7,516,861 0.4 1999 914,849,320 51.5 775,344,887 43.6 80,852,272 4.6 5,574,280 0.3 2000 967,241,428 51.3 834,493,620 44.3 78,284,458 4.2 4,213,904 0.2 2001 998,345,284 52.6 838,331,199 44.1 59,748,630 3.1 2,837,460 0.2 2002 1,020,725,231 52.6 863,303,060 44.5 54,903,110 2.8 2,227,654 0.1 2003 1,044,637,285 51.7 915,051,553 45.3 59,784,450 2.9 2,103,884 0.1 2004 1,073,023,689 51.6 938,957,340 45.2 63,882,310 3.1 1,812,134 0.1 2005 1,216,171,862 52.6 1,030,129,198 44.5 65,878,350 2.8 1,785,931 0.1 2006 1,247,379,642 52.0 1,083,407,140 45.1 68,308,290 2.8 1,584,472 0.1 2007 1,327,429,270 52.5 1,128,520,202 44.6 70,694,850 2.8 1,452,689 0.1 2008 1,408,830,109 53.4 1,153,802,900 43.7 74,852,940 2.8 1,453,513 0.1 12 2008 TOP TAXPAYERS Excluding Utilities Assessed by the State RANK NAME TAXABLE VALUES 1 American College Testing $ 44,434,912 2 Southgate Development Company 20,265,130 3 Russell Gerdin (Warehousing) 16,938,900 4 National Computer Systems Inc 16,430,230 5 Core Sycamore Town Cntr (Sycamore Mall) 14,953,520 6 Plaza Towers LLC 14,168,069 7 United Natural Foods Inc. 13,094,510 8 Procter & Gamble LLC 12,687,560 9 Alpla Inc (Industrial) 11,715,223 10 Menard Inc. 11,497,290 11 Raycal Iowa LTD (Apartments) 11,191,101 12 University View Partners (Apartments) 11,012,190 13 MidWestOne Bank 10,369,660 14 Center City Partners (Apartments) 10,254,646 15 College Town Partners (Apartments) 10,179,184 16 Barker Partnership(Apartments) 9,544,090 17 Main Street Partners (Apartments) 9,505,210 18 Mercy Facilities Inc 9,187,811 19 Uptown Properties (Apartments) 8,942,028 20 Ralston Creek Village LLC (Apartments) 8,555,850 13 COMPARISON OF TAX RATES FOR CITIES WITH A CITY ASSESSOR CITY IOWA CITY MASON CITY DAVENPORT DUBUQUE CEDAR RAPIDS AMES SIOUX CITY CLINTON SORTED BY 2008-2009 ASSESSOR TOTAL LEVY 2008-2009 ASSESSOR LEVY ASSESSOR EXPENSE FUND .24917 .20559 .23628 .27000 .25381 .26214 .26433 .27000 SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND .00063 .05096 .04052 .02656 .09137 .15447 .22086 .39960 TOTAL ASSESSOR LEVY .24980 .25655 .27680 .32436 .34518 .41661 .48519 .66960 '` Includes FICA and IPERS TOTAL CITY LEVY 07-08 CITY LEVY 08-09 CITY LEVY 38.83044 34.36274 39.20993 34.39736 36.14047 30.73685 45.34487 39.79537 40.56747 33.81858 38.95313 34.44676 36.25611 31.77848 45.87394 39.11416 14 IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S PROGRAM DIVISION STATEMENT FY 2010 DIVISION PURPOSE: The purpose of the Iowa City Assessor's Office is to find, list and value for tax purposes, all real property in Iowa City and maintain records for all parcels in Iowa City. DIVISION GOALS: To establish values according to Iowa law on all commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential property within the City of Iowa City in the most equitable manner based on actual physical aspects of the property and all the pertinent sales data available; to improve the efficiency by which these assessments are made; to provide prompt and courteous response to all inquiries for information. GENERAL DIVISION OBJECTIVES: 1. Receive calls and inquiries and dispense information efficiently and on a timely basis. 2. Complete all daily record changes and related duties as received. 3. On a quarterly basis, review in the field all new construction and demolition, and by January 1, 2010, make final review of said construction and demolition. 4. Prepare forms and get signatures for all new homestead and military credits by July 1, 2010. 5. Remove all homestead and military credits from the permanent file for those who are no longer eligible to receive the credit by July 1, 2010. 6. Prepare and get signatures on all other new annual forms, making sure they are in compliance with all laws and rules, by their statutory dates. 7. Receive and review tentative equalization orders from the State Department of Revenue and Finance in August 2009. 8. Receive final equalization orders by October 1, 2009. 9. Accept formal written protests for the Board of Review Special Session from October 15 to October 25, 2009 and coordinate the Board of Review Special Session from October 15 to November 15, 2009, if needed. 15 GENERAL DIVISION OBJECTIVES CONTD. 9. Prepare and distribute to Conference Board members the annual report by December 31, 2009. 10. Hold preliminary Conference Board and public hearings to adopt the annual budget by March 15, 2010. 11. Prepare and submit annual abstract to the Department of Revenue & Finance by July 1, 2010. NEW DIVISION OBJECTIVES: Maintain the website information and make improvements to http~//www.iowacity.iowaassessors.com based on input from the public. The site went on line February 15, 2001 and has nearly one million hits since that time. Access to application forms for Homestead Credits and Military Exemptions are available on our Johnson County website at ntt~l/www.ionnson- county.com/ic assessor. 2. Review sales as they occur for all classes of property. Compare sales to the values set for the biennial reassessment for 2009. 3. Review selling price/assessment ratios by neighborhood, age, size, building type and other criteria to be established during the sales study. 4. Make any adjustments to assessed value as indicated by the sales review and land value review. 5. Continue a program of physical inspection of properties where selling price/assessment ratios fall outside acceptable standards. 6. Utilize digital imaging software to store historical data and make it more readily available to the public. 7. Update photos and view properties for condition. 8. Update recording information (book & page) on our website for older sales. 9. Explore options for a future re-assessment of all properties in Iowa City. DIVISION ANALYSIS: While the program division statement is on the fiscal year, the remainder of the annual report is based on the assessment year, which is the calendar year. The annual report has more meaning when based on the assessment year, since the state equalization orders come in a different fiscal year than the biennial reappraisal which the orders are to equalize. 16 PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS: The median sales ratio (median) is the middle sales ratio and a measure of the percent of our assessment to the actual sales prices. The coefficient of dispersion (C.O.D.) is a measure of assessment uniformity based on the de gree to which individual sales ratios vary from the median sales ratio. The goal of the Iowa City Assessor is to keep this C.O.D. below 10. A C.O.D. of 10 is considered excellent and was attained in 2007 by only 7 of the 107 assessing jurisdictions in Iowa. The following table shows the med ian, C.O.D., and the number of deed sales for Iowa City Residential Property since the asse ssments went to the 100% level in 1975. YEAR MEDIAN C.O.D # OF SALES Assessment Year 1975 87.10 10.36 682 1976 76.30 11.38 681 1977 65.10 12.10 840 Assessment Year 1978 74.70 9.83 639 State Orders 1979 91.80 9.40 551 1980 87.85 8.69 394 Assessment Year 1981 88.90 8.74 393 1982 87.30 9.38 299 Assessment Year 1983 94.00 7.19 544 1984 92.80 8.03 451 Assessment Year 1985 96.15 8.27 448 1986 95.30 9.02 513 Assessment Year 1987 94.90 9.26 522 1988 93.60 9.34 555 Assessment Year 1989 91.80 9.80 538 1990 87.05 9.75 608 Assessment Year 1991 90.40 8.49 659 1992 85.00 9.88 688 Assessment Year 1993 90.80 8.57 651 1994 84.10 9.59 627 Assessment Year 1995 91.20 8.48 595 1996 91.20 9.59 636 Assessment Year 1997 93.45 8.71 658 1998 91.60 8.24 699 Assessment Year 1999 93.30 9.38 691 2000 ~ 89.00 9.16 675 Assessment Year 2001 94.60 7.83 682 2002 94.32 8.03 777 Assessment Year 2003 88.30 7.93 809 2004 84.50 9.57 751 Assessment Year 2005 90.50 8.61 717 2006 88.70 9.67 665 Assessment Year 2007 95.00 7.88 856 Estimate 2008 95.82 7.76 855 17 The following statistics are for Urban Residential sales, and below are tables of the ranking of Iowa City in comparison to the other 106 assessing jurisdictions in Iowa. For brevity, only the top 10 are shown. Data is for 2007 sales which is the last complete year available. These tables show that Iowa City is still one of only a few jurisdictions in Iowa with a C.O.D. of less than 10. The average sale price of a home in Iowa City is one of the highest in Iowa for 2007. Iowa City also has a large number of sales as could be expected by its size and mobile population. SORTED BY COD NO JURISDICTION MEAN MEDIAN WGHTD COD REGR INDEX 1 AMES CITY 96.50 96.10 94.93 6.68 101.65 2 JOHNSON 96.30 96.70 95.40 7.38 100.94 3 IOWA CITY 95.15 95.00 94.54 7.88 100.64 4 SCOTT 96.33 95.85 96.07 8.06 100.27 5 STORY 96.67 96.10 95.75 8.25 100.96 6 DALLAS 97.03 97.00 96.77 9.03 100.26 7 LINN 96.11 96.60 96.86 9.57 99.22 8 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY 100.15 97.80 98.03 10.43 102.16 9 WARREN 101.71 100.65 101.14 10.46 100.56 10 DUBUQUE 97.97 95.35 95.57 11.22 102.51 SORTED BY AVERAGE SALE PRICE NO JURISDICTION NO SALES TOTAL PRICE AVG PRICE 1 DICKINSON 252 53,570,763 212,582 2 DALLAS 887 185,693,057 209,350 3 AMES CITY 597 121,328,981 203,231 4 IOWA CITY 856 164,603,799 192,294 5 SCOTT 854 164,074,382 192,125 6 JOHNSON 723 136,505,890 188,805 7 CERRO GORDO 209 36,310,764 173,736 8 LINN 882 150,524,226 170,662 9 POLK 5544 930,888,825 167,909 10 WARREN 416 66,283,008 159,334 18 SORTED BY NUMBER OF SALES (URBAN RESIDENTIAL) NO JURISDICTION NO SALES TOTAL PRICE AVG PRICE 1 POLK 5544 930,888,825 167,909 2 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY 1951 276,176,700 141,556 3 BLACK HAWK 1529 208,193,507 136,163 4 DAVENPORT CITY 1388 178,981,528 128,949 5 SIOUX CITY 1008 101,798,094 100,990 6 POTTAWATTAMIE 895 108,975,530 121,760 7 DALLAS 887 185,693,057 209,350 8 LINN 882 150,524,226 170,662 9 IOWA CITY 856 164,603,799 192,294 10 SCOTT 854 164,074,382 192,125 11 DUBUQUE CITY 845 104,387,301 123,535 12 JOHNSON 723 136,505,890 188,805 The regression index is an indicator of the degree to which high value properties are over or under assessed in relationship to low value properties. An index of 100.00 indicates no difference in assessments of high value properties in comparison to low value properties based upon that year's sales. An index over 100 indicates that high value properties are under assessed in relation to low value properties. As you can see in the following table, Iowa City's regression index is still close to the ideal 100.00 level. Again, for brevity, only the top 20 are shown. SORTED BY REGRESSION INDEX (URBAN RESIDENTIAL) NO JURISDICTION MEAN MEDIAN WGHTD COD REGR INDEX 1 BREMER 99.43 98.50 99.44 11.52 99.98 2 DALLAS 97.03 97.00 96.77 9.03 100.26 3 SCOTT 96.33 95.85 96.07 8.06 100.27 4 WARREN 101.71 100.65 101.14 10.46 100.56 5 IOWA CITY 95.15 95.00 94.54 7.88 100.64 6 LINN 96.11 96.60 96.86 9.57 99.22 7 JOHNSON 96.30 96.70 95.40 7.38 100.94 8 STORY 96.67 96.10 95.75 8.25 100.96 9 MARION 101.49 101.80 100.42 15.43 101.06 10 MUSCATINE 98.01 96.45 96.82 11.69 101.22 11 CEDAR 101.80 99.90 100.40 11.85 101.39 12 AMES CITY 96.50 96.10 94.93 6.68 101.65 13 WINNEBAGO 103.93 103.25 101.98 20.23 101.91 14 POLK 98.49 96.70 96.58 11.23 101.97 1510WA 97.45 95.70 95.50 12.97 102.04 16 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY 100.15 97.80 98.03 10.43 102.16 17 DAVENPORT CITY 97.26 94.50 95.18 13.03 102.18 18 DUBUQUE CITY 97.94 95.90 95.82 13.27 102.21 19 JASPER 94.40 94.70 92.22 12.60 102.36 20 WORTH 103.62 96.60 101.19 21.49 102.40 19 The table below shows the top 20 jurisdictions that had at least 10 commercial sales. Eliminating jurisdictions with fewer than ten sales is more relevant because a low number of sales can skew the statistics in both directions. 65 of the 107 Iowa assessment jurisdictions had at least 10 commercial sales. Commercial C.O.D.s vary from 7.03 to 142.93 with a median of 28.6 for all Iowa jurisdictions while residential C.O.D.s vary from 6 to 39 with a median of 18. Commercial properties are typically more difficult to appraise than residential properties because of the wide variety of building types and fewer comparable sales. MINIMUM 10 COMMERCIAL SALES SORTED BY C O D NO JURISDICTION NO SALES TOTAL PRICE AVG PRICE MEDIAN C O D 1 MARION 11 1,854,200 168,564 98.90 13.44 2 JEFFERSON 13 3,472,000 267,077 100.00 15.20 3 PLYMOUTH 14 2,417,920 172,709 95.15 15.80 4 JOHNSON 18 8,341,658 463,425 81.90 16.67 5 CERRO GORDO 16 1,698,000 106,125 93.30 17.28 6 FAYETTE 11 2,440,500 221,864 98.10 17.39 7 JASPER 18 3,922,768 217,932 94.90 17.51 8 CLINTON 13 4,440,611 341,585 88.80 17.71 9 MARSHALL 22 8,429,986 383,181 96.35 18.04 10 AMES CITY 23 13,586,400 590,713 92.90 18.18 11 POLK 224 224,414,305 1,001,850 95.30 19.33 12 CHICKASAW 14 2,079,217 148,516 97.35 20.21 13 DUBUQUE 13 3,428,850 263,758 94.40 21.95 14 WRIGHT 11 2,886,500 262,409 106.30 22.31 15 SCOTT 26 12,074,400 464,400 96.85 22.98 16 IOWA CITY 35 22,454,979 641,571 91.80 23.24 17 CASS 10 888,500 88,850 98.75 23.34 18 WARREN 15 12,364,400 824,293 90.40 23.87 19 SHELBY 13 1,098,693 84,515 81.40 24.09 20 SIOUX CITY 74 39,512,896 533,958 96.80 24.33 20 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Below is a tabulation of year by year sales statistics for commercial properties. Because of the small number of sales, one or two bad sales can greatly influence the performance measurements, therefore creating greater fluctuation in the numbers. See data above to illustrate this and to show Iowa City's standing. YEAR MEDIAN C.O.D. # OF SALES Assessment Year 1975 84.30 19.75 14 1976 72.30 13.19 18 1977 62.90 28.20 27 Assessment Year 1978 84.60 13.49 12 1979 78.00 16.66 15 1980 80.85 22.69 12 Assessment Year 1981 87.55 10.07 14 1982 78.00 10.25 8 Assessment Year 1983 87.85 10.58 26 1984 76.80 18.30 13 Assessment Year 1985 82.00 12.63 16 1986 98.20 14.21 15 Assessment Year 1987 87.65 17.27 16 1988 95.40 19.77 20 Assessment Year 1989 94.40 13.81 13 1990 89.60 19.53 13 Assessment Year 1991 87.85 8.38 8 1992 89.90 14.86 21 Assessment Year 1993 90.35 14.24 26 1994 87.90 12.44 24 Assessment Year 1995 90.10 12.76 22 1996 89.50 15.78 24 Assessment Year 1997 87.80 11.57 21 1998 89.10 11.68 25 Assessment Year 1999 87.50 14.14 33 2000 96.85 14.99 28 Assessment Year 2001 93.50 15.04 23 2002 92.40 16.81 17 Assessment Year 2003 89.22 15.08 39 2004 80.90 17.82 17 Assessment Year 2005 85.65 15.52 34 2006 87.55 17.05 26 Assessment Year 2007 91.80 23.24 35 Estimate 2008 95.29 18.00 32 21 ~~®~ C[TY CJF IOWA CITY IP3 ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~ RA ~ D ~ 1V'I ~ EEO DATE: 1 /21 /2009 TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: REGENIA D. BAILEY, MAYORI~~ RE: FY10 BUDGET DISCUSSIONS As we approach our final budget work sessions next week, we need to provide staff with clear direction to prepare a sustainable budget for publication and setting the public hearing. We have already begun the necessary discussions about how to balance our commitment to public safety and economic development with our interest in limiting tax increases. As we prepare for our January 28 and 29 meetings, let us consider specifics that will help us meet our shared goals. This council's commitment to public safety is clear through the addition of the firefighters for station #4 and the inclusion of five (5) community service officers to address communication, warrant filing, and front desk staffing needs in the Police Department. By including the full staffing for Fire Station #4 in the budget for FY2010, we will be substantially raising taxes. We must look for ways to pay for this commitment that minimize the impact on our citizens. We have already directed staff to look for ways to cut back capital projects in FY2009 and FY2010 in order to reduce the debt service levy. I understand that we will be seeing a revised CIP schedule with a reduced number of financial commitments in FY2009 and FY2010. It is important that we all acknowledge the changes in the economy and the need to approach this budget with fiscal austerity. As we look at this for additional cost saving opportunities-in our capital, as well as our operations budget-we must hold to the criteria we outlined last week: • Prioritize projects that provide the critical infrastructure investment needed to grow the commercial and industrial tax base. • Focus on maintaining our existing services and facilities, with no growth in new programs that will require us to expand our maintenance needs. • Consider only infill residential projects that rely on existing infrastructure. • Direct staff to be more aggressive in seeking outside funding opportunities-through grants and partnerships-to leverage state, federal, and private funds. The City Manager has indicated that he will carefully scrutinize filling vacant staff positions. I would also like us to direct him to freeze all out-of-state non-essential travel, with all such requests coming through his office for his approval. However, a sustainable operations and capital improvement budget must continue to position the City for the improvements in the economy that will, indeed, come. At the Corridor Business Journal's Economic Forecast Luncheon last week, Gary Stern, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, suggested this rebound could begin in as little as six months. Therefore, despite the challenges that we face in the short term, I remain optimistic. It is critical that we continue with our planning and redevelopment initiatives in the downtown and Near Southside, in the Benton/Kirkwood/South Gilbert area, and in Towncrest. This will position us for investment in these areas, and the creation-or re-creation-of dynamic, multi-functional neighborhoods. Budget memo Page 2 If we are to ensure that Fire Station #4 becomes a reality without becoming a burden, if we are to position our city for economic re-vitalization without sapping our residents, we must continue to work with staff to tighten FY2010 budget. I know that each one of you has ideas about how to approach this, ideas that I hope to hear at the January 29 meeting. Your silence will indicate assent to the highest proposed tax rate. I am confident that by using the criteria listed above for this budget and working through a service prioritization process in the upcoming months, we will develop a financial plan that will support increased public safety, critical services, and the long-term economic stability of our city and our citizens. I look forward our discussions at our meetings on January 28 and 29. IP4 Date: January 22, 2009 To: Iowa City City Council Members Fr: Mike O'Donnell ,Mike Wright and Linda Severson Re: FY 10 Aid-to-Agencies Funding Recommendations Attached you will find our proposed recommendations for FY 10 funding. The funding recommendations are based on the FY 10 funding applications and quarterly agency reports. For FY 10, there is a recommended $40,000 decrease in available funds. We did not recommend any funding for three new applications - HACAP, LifeSkills and Pathways. Also, we recommend not funding the Arc of SE Iowa and 4C's. It was a challenge to decide on funding reductions as we believe we have good agencies that provide services that meet people's needs. We can answer any questions that you may have at the work session on Aid-to-Agencies. 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The following schedule reflects responses to this invitation and was prepared to include a 10 minute oral presentation followed by a five minute question period. Presenters should plan on arriving 10 minutes ahead of their assigned time. Start time is 6:30 PM for the City Conference Board meeting. ORGANIZATION NAME 6:45-7:00 Senior Center Comm. Jay Honohan, Chair & Linda Kopping, Coordinator 7:00-7:15 Parks & Rec. Commission 7:15-7:30 Library Board John Westefeld, Chair Tom Dean, President & Susan Craig, Director 7:30-7:45 Summer of the Arts Mary Frieden, Exec. Dir. 7:45-8:00 BREAK 8:00-8:15 Youth Advisory Commission 8:15-8:30 Old Capitol Valley District Cub Scout Day Camp Commissioner Michelle Han Dawn Svenson, Dir. Communications & Research 8:30-8:45 ADA Celebration 8:45-9:00 Landlocked Film Festival 9:00-9:15 Back 2 School Picnic Feed the Needy for the Holidays Keith Ruff Mary Blackwood, Dir. Pastor Jacob Butler 9:15-9:30 IC Community String Orchestra Emma Mohr Budget Presentations Page 2 January 29th 4:30-4:45 Taste of Iowa City 2009 DTA President Leah Cohen & Ex. Dir. Darla Boudjenah 4:45-5:00 Irving Weber Days 5:00-5:15 Bike To Work Week 5:15-5:30 Airport Commission 5:30-5:45 Mission Creek Festival Dinner Break General Budget Discussion JC Historical Society Pres. Shaner Magalhaes Robin Butler, Volunteer Greg Farris, Chair & Michael Tharp, Operations Spec. Andre Perry Attachments: Community event applications (previously distributed 12/23 info packet) Page 87 from the Proposed Financial Plan. cc: City Board and Commission Staff (minus attachments) Community Events Applicants (minus attachments) s/budgetbdcommschedule.doc City of Iowa City -General Fund Community Event and Program Funding Community event and program funding is recommended at $85,162. Funding requests are submitted annually and total $125,322 for FY2010. Funding Requests for Community Events & Programs Actual FY2007 Actual FY2008 Budget FY2009 Funding Requests FY2010 gudget FY2010 All-Iowa New Horizons Band Extravaganza 250 250 250 - American Heart Association 1,000 - - - Bike to Work Week 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Corridor Free Wireless (cFree) 2,500 Downtown Association -Taste of Iowa City - - 2,000 Evert Conner Rights & Resource Center 972 972 972 972 for Independent Living - ADA Celebration Extend the Dream Foundation 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Ralston Creek Fair & Flea Mrkt Johnson County Local Food Alliance 1,000 500 2,020 3,000 Field to Family Johnson County Local Food Alliance - - - 3,000 Johnson County Local Food Summit Rancher's 35th Anniversary Gift to Iowa - 7,500 - - Hawk-I Health Insurance for Kids 456 - - - Habeas Corpus - - 2,020 - lowa Dance Fest & Iowa City Dance Labs Iowa City Community String Orchestra - 300 400 600 Fall ~ Spring Concerts ICCCVB -Sports Authority 17,000 2,500 - - Johnson Co. Historical Society 4,000 4,000 - - Johnson Co. Historical Society - 2,228 2,468 10,000 10,000 Irving B. Weber Days Jaycees' - 4th of July Fireworks 4,455 7,500 10,000 10,000 Landlocked Film Festival - - - 7,000 Mission Creek Festival - - - 10,000 New Life & Destiny CFI Ministries - - - 1,500 Back to School Picnic New Life & Destiny CFI Ministries - - - 2,000 Feed the Needy for the Holidays Boy Scouts of America - Hawkeye Area Council - - - 1,000 District Cub Scout Day Camp Riverside Theatre -Shakespeare Festival 3,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 Summer of the Arts: 50,000 50,000 60,000 60,000 Arts Festival, Friday Night Concert Series, Jazz Festival & Saturday Night Free Movies Youth Advisory Commission - - 3,000 4,250 Community Event /Program Funding: $ 86,861 $ 81,490 $ 95,162 $ 125,322 $ 85,162 Community 8~ Economic Development Assistance Twenty-five percent (25%) of annual Hotel/Motel Tax revenue is allocated to the Iowa City /Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau (ICCVB). Actual FY2007 Actual FY2008 Budget FY2009 Budget FY2010 Iowa City /Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau: $ 172,909 $ 180,982 $ 181,554 $ 180,982 Total Hotel /Motel Taxes $ 691,635 $ 723,928 $ 726,216 $ 723,929 of Hotel /Motel Tax to CVB 25.0% 25.0% 25.0% 25.0% -87- Cr.T AHD f ROO~A~ r~~°~'r0 = I P 10 RPrLIGfiTroN roiri Gomm~inirirrr its FY201 O (July 1, 2009 -June 3D, 2010) City ~ IOwA G7Y Name of evenUprogram:~~~ ~Q ~4~ Date(s) of V ~ Did yvu receive funding from the City for this eventlprogram last year? Yes No 0 ft yes, how much -July 2008 (FY09) ~ 9~~- Amount requested from City of Iowa Clty -July 2009 (FY10) $ 9~_ Location of event/pirogram: ~-~~~~- ~sr/~ ~' 7/~~ ~~'~ Name of organization: t on~~ ~~" Contact person: /~°'~ ~ ~~~ l ~~~ ~ Day phone:.338'`~CSZG ~ . g~ 0 Mailing address: Street-, ~~ $- ~+~lua~,.,,~_ City ~i/-t ~~1,_ Zp -SLZ y0 Estimated number of individuals expected to attend: /d0 13escribe the eventlprogram and all activities that vrill occur: G4 e~ ` ~( d G dj! / .6Y~,.~ /~~~.~s42 A~ ~~ 1.1 <fl//~tLA'iL~ ~~.rrtl/~ How does this prograim/event benefit the Iowa City area? ~'~ ~ ~~~~ ~ Q ti vtI ~~~ tltc~~ a~~ ~r~~r tea!/s~z a~r~/,~.~ If this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, please indicate why:~s~c~~ Estimated Maior Expenses Description Amount ` $ / r ~ ~~~ ~ fQn /JMf~v ~ ~~ ~ ' cey, ~ afl Tots! Budget for vent/Program $ ~ List Proposed Revenue Sources Description' Requested Amount Requested City Fundin $ 9~a o ~ ~ Total Funding for Program $ rb 'List puDGc aria private orgarnzanons, sale or Hans, ew. This application must be fillet! out compfetey. If more space is necessary an additional page may be submitted. Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for FY10 funding. Please submit to: Michael Lombardo, City Manager City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation d-scussion will ocwr. Call the City Managers Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. Zd Wd£T' Z 8002 bT 'oaQ bSZZ L££ 6Z£ 'ON 3NOHd JINI~O NtiWQ~OJ dWWB ~ W021~ i ! APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT AND PROGRAM FUNDING ~;,=r'"~~~~ ~~ FY2010 (July 1, 2009 -June 30, 2010) CITY OF IOWA CITY Name of event/program:3~` ~ =~~~ ~~CN(G .~~ Date(s) of event/program: 1ZUlrtus'T' I S~ ZpD~- Did you receive funding from the City for this event program last year? Yes o No If yes, how much -July 2008 (FY09) $ 5~'~ Amount requested from City of Iowa City -July 2009 (FY10) $ (r Location of event/program: CtT~ PRR~ r ~I Name of organizaption: ~ l~~f~ Des C'- ~ ~ • ~l •~l'S IBS Contact person: ~AS ic1C JAcO$ ~ 1 LER. Day Phone: 3(q ~ ~~ ~?~ ( 10 ~I~iM ~:' ~ City.l~ ~i~ Zip ~zZ a Mailing address: Street Estimated number of individuals expected to attend: ~SC~ Describe the event/program and all activities that will occur: ~IC.IIIIC. aPE1•) Io 1 ~~ Pu$C'[G GRii(CS. GiU~ bu ~K ~ CK$ $a0 /~Cr . ^D ~} ou.^ WI~o i iC1J.~ How does this program/event benefit the Iowa City area? ~v~~G s~ ~ ~ TD e~ If this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, please indicate why: List Proposed Revenue Sources Description Requested Amount Requested City Funding $ t .560" ND i i~s $ • • $ $ Total Funding for Program $ OD O° 6.SJ' `List public and private organizations, sale of items, enc. This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an additional page may be submitted. Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for Michael Lombardo, City Manager City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discussio Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. Estimated Major Expenses Description Amount cK Ass $ °° S ooL 1P V $ ~' r w G aL $ ~' $ Total Budget for Event/Program $ tr APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT AND PROGRAM FUNDING FY2010 (J u 1, 2009 -June 30, 2010) ~ ! ~ .~ i:r. ~~ ,~.•••~ CITY Of IOWA CI11' Name of eventlprogram: ~~ ~~ '~ LJorl~ tiy~z Date(a) of eventlprogram: ~~ 0 ~- I ° C Did you receive funding from the City for this event/program last year? Yes No 0 If yes, how much -July 2008 (FY09) $ ~ ~ ~~'%' Amount requested from City of Iowa City -July 2009 (FY10) $ Location of event/program: ~~- N ~ ~" uW ~ ~ ~ fQ°`' Name of organization: ~j~¢ ~.~ ~ l~~ ~ ~ K Contact person: ~~> ~ I-)t~-~'~*f Day Phone: ~~ ~- 6y~ G~ ~ ~~, ~ `,)~. Cit ~(:~,,,~~ G~T ~l~- zip ~22~{ 6J Mailing address: street c 4f C ~ ~.~i5~ ~. 1`=~~ Y Estimated number of individuals expected to attend: C~w• r h ~'~'~" fir' `'t h~"' r ~~''" G'" ~` °L~,, ~'~`~~` ,.r~-~,-~,. ~t>. ~' Describe the event/program and all activities that will occur: ~L~~r is c~ (I ~.,cl ~c'.• f ~< fz u ~ ~{ !:~•~~, k << f /~ / a C(h'n-T~~ `~L~! )r.ftiK~rQS't~~~~~~~ i~o~Cri ~~ d~n~~~cl..f-C...~ ~i ~i C'~P - Qr~S-~4.-fi rlc ~j `~Vn~}'r11..`FQ~ ~1 Dr ~7 ~ SY U~ {-(~~ii~t~2r.,d ~-, C~.'~l'P ~ ..(yfG(,.r~' ~~ i.+'L-ti7,t,~rl ~L ~.~ef'~S~ rikE~ ~1'~Ur7) ~Ul,-'.i ~i°~,.r ~ (..f~~.yr~ ~,. ~ r I i 2 cl'.C~CL' ~O hAi~ Iv /VFL S d-' GJ ) ~-D . 5 ~ .G~nr. (,~ ~ .r-( ~~t C'v Yb 7 How does this program/event benefit the Iowa City area? ~Gr~ se ~ ~~~~~ {~-~~ ~ ~ti,~w'f-r'~c G~ ~ ~ ~' In` Dv I L ~" S~~wD ( ~ ~. S IaLi I k S ~y (k -n C-t,'rle -r..[~ ~ d- •iy ~.L~~ lit 4 i ~e ::.~e-/' ne~h ~/~ ~'~-^-S (~ F''~i.~'ls~-.L k ~ p..n~-!"fi ~..lrl ~F C~,,.; ~ ,k r- o~ fiUWti lr.l ~; I~ ' ~,r....l~j ~ r,.-•....,....,, ~1 If this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, please indicate why: ~%~- 1 List Proposed Revenue Sources Description" Requested Amount Requested City Funding $ ( S2=o C L+ fit, , r $ ~2? U $ Total Funding for Program $ 3 Dao 'List public and private organizations, sale or Hems, enc. This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an additional page may be submitted. Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for FY10 fundin .Please sub it tom, Michael Lombardo, City Manager n ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1 City Hall U 410 E. Washington Street ('~ OCT. 3 1 2008 Iowa City, IA 52240 ~ 1 J Estimated Major Expenses Description Amount ,f- ` ' 1 h`U rd'S' $ ~6 U (a u ra c.c,,r fi~Y.,t a n,G, ~ ~ $ 2 52' $ `j0U I~+.r-r~- f $ t S o Total Budget for Event/Program $ aon Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discussion Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT AND PROGRAM FUNDINv FY2010 ulv 1, 2009 -June 30, 201 ~ r ~ ~_~~ ..,_.~ CITY OF IOWA CITY Name of event/program: r ~ ~ - - ,~ ~~~ Date(s) of event/program: /UDiJ l7 ZLbB ~~+0 ~-' ,~ 200 Did you receive funding from the City for this eventlprogram last year? Yes c~ No 0 If yes, how much -July 2008 (FY09) $ y~~ ~ ~ Amount requested from City of Iowa City -July 2009 (FY10) $ 6GY~ • OD Location of event/program: ?"Name of organization: ~~W~ G/~ ~-~~"~''^~~h'~- 5~~~ UY~1cP.1`h'~i _ t ,"/ Contact person: i~h~w-a /UID~Y Day Phone: .~/ ~I -~~~- 76~ 7 • Mailing address: street ZDyO ~D/io~aJ /~~ ~Gy cay C~Y~/U~%~~ Z1a X22 y~ Estimated number of individuals expected to attend: ZZS G~?~ Describe the event/program and all activities that will occur: ~~ ~G~d ~rwS !b c;,~1 ,~ Deb L~~r ~f ~/~ ~a;~/-~-- 7~ea~.r GUS DI'~~ ~'l~~<~ av,-:/ co ~. „ ~~ _ . ....~L~ G~~ . ~.,,,. _ ~v, ~o ~~ -~rYnF,~..2i~kJa O ~ tU l ~ -~Cu-~t _ %a1 to~ ~~ dyr~rrqq ~~ ~t/e~,~-s. How does tTiis progralrS/event benefit the Iowa City area? ~` ,J t~`~~-1'S• lease indicate why:/ye Gi /~ OtS"HJ"a If t s is an inc ease or decrease from previous City funding,yp i !' - _ _ _ _ /~ D! 7n~ /, . n '-i-n P//_ /l~ c//~/~ i,rOC.~°~f I ~n //1 ~/P./ ~^e SDIDIST -S G~1~ - C~I >:~ ~.~ List Proposed Revenue Sources Description` Requested Amount Requested City Funding $ .00 $ ,v $ D. G• ~ $ ~ o G eS $ , OD Total Funding for Program $ -1 g 0 -~-- `LISt pUbIIC 8n0 PrIVHi6 oryanicduuna, aaio v~ nci~io, ~.... !'1'; This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an additional page may be submitted. Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for FY10 funding. Please submit to: Michael Lombardo, City Manager " i City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discussion Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. Estimated Major Expenses Description Amount ~ r~;u~. $ 9o.ob $ ,DD ~~ ;.o' S o u ~ yv. $ 60 . U c s $ l?.D Total udget for E ent/ rogram $ 7;S"07~ 0 Iowa City Community String Orchestra Attachment There are four specific areas in which the ICCSO benefits the Iowa City area and I would like to outline these here. I chose to highlight these areas because these are measurable, tangible outcomes that demonstrate our positive 's'. impact on local area residents, performers and composers. I . The Giant Jam Sandwich. We performed two concerts geared toward children on Saturday, June 7`s, at the Englert Theater during the annual Iowa Arts Festival. The highlight of the concert was the performance of local composer Philip Wharton's piece for narrator and orchestra based on the children's classic, The Giant Jam Sandwich, by John Vernon Lord and Janet Burroway. The ICCSO's conductor Carey Bostian commissioned this work to commemorate this event and illustrations from the book were projected behind the orchestra throughout the piece. In addition, local performers introduced children to the various instrument families by performing famous works on their instruments. Ha-Eun Ryu, a West High School sophomore, performed a piece highlighting the violin and the Court Hill Woodwind Quintet, a local amateur group, performed a piece for woodwind quintet and orchestra. Professional trumpeters David Greenhoe and Aren van Houzen played a lively piece for two trumpters, and Karla Goettel, a Cedar Rapids soprano, performed a lovely piece from a Dvorak opera. Over 600 audience members, the majority of which were children, enjoyed the free concerts that day. 2. Biannual ICCSO concerts. We have performed free biannual concerts at the Englert Theater, a central downtown location, since November 2005. We used to have concerts at various places around Iowa City before 2005. Our attendance averages approximately 200 people per concert. We have a reception following one concert a year for us to interact with concert-attendees and to thank them for supporting us. 3. Local soloists. The ICCSO invites a soloist to perform with the group once each season. We pay the soloist an honorarium of $300. This fee is significantly smaller than a reasonable fee for a professional musician's participation and we have been delighted that area professionals are eager to perform with us. The audience benefits from seeing and enjoying the collaboration of highly skilled professionals with their friends and neighbors. Children in the audience who maybe taking music lessons can imagine themselves as participants in such lively community music-making in the future. Indeed, sometimes children in the audience are students of the featured soloist, and enjoy seeing their teacher in the exciting and inspiring role of a concert performer. 4. Local composers. Since 1999, the ICCSO has programmed pieces by Iowa composers into each season. This provides a valuable outlet for Iowa composers and allows the ICCSO to premier works in our concerts. Our conductor, Carey Bostian, invites many of the composers to a rehearsal so we can work with them to perform the piece as they imagined it. This also requires an honorarium for the composer and parts fees. Local soloists (from 2002): • Apri12008, Katie Wolfe, professor of violin, The University of Iowa: Concerto No. 2 in D major, K. 211 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • Apri12007, Philip Wharton, composer and violin soloist: "Oh, But Everyone Was a Bird " • Apri12006, Christine Rutledge, professor of viola, The University of Iowa: "Evocations"by Michael Kimber, a world premiere November 2005, Katie Wolfe, professor of violin, The University of Iowa: Violin Concerto No. 1, K 207 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • Apri12004, David Evenchick, head of cello program, Preucil School of Music: "Elegy and Humoresque " by Rudolf Matz • Apri12003, Miera Kim, violin, member Cedar Rapids Symphony and Nathalie Cruden, viola, member Cedar Rapids Symphony: Sinfonia Concertante in E- Flat Major K 364 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart May 2002, Hannah Holman, cellist with the Maia Quartet, The University of Iowa: Concerto in C major by Joseph Haydn Iowa composers (from 1999): • Apr 2008 "Sunday Afternoons" by Donald Justice • Nov 2007 "Shrouded Reminiscence" by Eric McIntyre • Apr 2007 "Oh, But Everyone Was a Bud" by Philip Wharton • Nov 2006 "Hibernia Suite" by Linda Robbins Coleman • Apr 2006 "Evocations for Viola and String Orchestra" by Michael Kimber • Nov 2005 "Rough Hewn and Silky Smooth" by Ralph Kendrick • Nov 2004 "Celebration Fanfare" by Michael Kimber • Apr 2004 "Tango for String Orchestra" by Jerry Owen • Dec 2002 "A British Serenade" by Philip Wharton • Apr 2001 "Sunday Afternoons" by Donald Justice • Apr 1999 "In Summer Season" by Richard Hervig %' = ..? APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT AND PROGRAM FUNDING . ~;=~~~~~ .~,...__ FY2010 (July 1, 2009 -June 30, 2010) CITY OF IOWA CITY Name of event/program: ~~~ ?~~ ~~~ ~ / tip ' ""~'~~' - Date(s) of event/program: U~ t~ ~~ ) ~~~~y) N~ ~~' '""' ' Did you receive funding from the City for this event/program last year? Yes o No~ If yes, how much -July 2008 (FY09) $ a Amount requested from City of Iowa City -July 2009 (FY10) $ Location of event/program: ~~ ~I~~ ~~ e~~~ Name of organization: ~~ Contact person: ~f 8 ~~s~DS~ G~ '1ou~~ CITY Mailing address: Street ~ City Zip 2Z Estimated number of individuals expected to attend: ~`~~~ _ D tribe the event/program and all activities that will occur:~~~~ 14~~~ ~~ ~nYF_S To 'Tlfb IVE~I ~_ -S'EN(c~S ~'C• How does this program/event benefit the Iowa City area? ~I~W~G ~~ ~ ~~~ ~N ~ 1~ If this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, please indicate why: Estimated Major Expenses Description Amount 'SOD $ OiGt~ a Goovs $ oco ~ $ ~ $ Total Budget for Event/Program $ $ / List Proposed Revenue Sources Description' Requested Amount Requested City Fundi g $ u c ~- ors $ $ $ Total Funding for Program $ ~- -ust puouc ana pnvate organicauviis, sa~~ ~~ ~~~~~v, ~.... This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an additional page may be submitted. Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for FY10 funding. Please submit to: Michael Lombardo, City Manager City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discu Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. ~..... APPL{CATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT ANL~ PROG~AIw rurrv+r`'" ~v-~n~n r_t~-ty 1.2009 -June 30, 2010) ^ l t ; ~ •r=!~t e :;m~'h- ti ~' i1. L.IT1' lir l0'.V.4 ~ ~''i ..~~'' 1 ~a!n ~~---__ Name of sventlprogram:rt.L~~? ~°- ~`~- _- 0 -- Z. c~ ~ Zyo Date(s) of event/frrogram:_. SQ ~'~ ~--- ( --- - ._ __ ---.-_. Did you receive funding from the City for this eventlprogram last year? Yes ~ No ~~ Z, pZO~Dc~ If yea, how much -Juiy 2008 (FY05~ $ - p~o.0~ Amount requested from City of Iowa City -Juiy 2009 (FY10) $_.3,,_.__,.__ -- Qf i c~~.a_S (OG~~~f ,/1 C~L~1.~'LtG(nJl~l ~OW~i L< ~ ~D~t~1 SSr~ ~Jc.+ti`~ Location of eventlprogram:_ Y - - ---- - ^/ ~ ____. ~ / Satins ~ ~~L~ ~ LOGc2 ( Foal - f~ ~~ ~~r Cc? _..~-_ Name of organization:~~_. ---••--~------ - 1q-~~36-6sco ~GL/-'~~S N i s~ ____ttay Phone:__,3 _ -- Contact person: _.._ - -- City ~oi'`1` i C ~ `I'ts 7iP_ ~ 2' 2" ~{ ~,--- Mailing address: Street P a • 6"K _ q 3 _-. - -r- Estimated number of individuals expected to attend:--__ ~ ,Zp~ __.._._---------- ---------"- ---~`- ~.Z Clc~'CS i ~~ c`Y1 k l C. ~ L _ Describe the eventlprogram and all activitids that will occur: ~a L~lrylQe'L+_ ~ -~---eJ---~ - How does this program/event benefit the Iowa City areal. ~~~~ g -~---~--~ --i _- --- {ease indicate vdhy:~i7 ~et~s~ It this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, p ----- Fund i/lci well h~l a Far ar~d~-4;c*~a{ Evew~' ~yu' :S~n~L ..r_.~.._ .l-- _ ._...~---- --~-~- Ea_timated Major Expenses _~___--_ _ _-_-____List Proposed Revenue Sources-_ _-_ Description - Amount Description" Requested amount ; _ O _ Requested Cit Fundin $ pao_eo _.____ ~Ne.•'~' C~'~~na-kc~"~ ~ 31ona, o ___ y g---._..._ .-~+--- $ 1 Qa ~, c~~ _ ~ ~ P~~r.~--~-- $' Z v o o~ ap IVew _ ~eer~f~ ._.____ - L~ o . ~ __.._..--i ,o ~ve~.~k .fE'dYe~+~ srn~---_- $ Z, cou, as Vct.rr~us P~~t,4.#~ Sp~,•.s.~s $ ?-,~ ------------~ - $ _ +~oo r? . co_._ ~Yen•4s __P,e~c.,~.-mss __.__' $ _.-~-o a ~. ~~ o _ I Total Budget for Event/Program $ l 2.ioc~ • ~ ~ ~ _Total Funding for Program $ 12_, 0~?• d-o • -- - 'List public and private organizations, sale of iter~is, etc~~_~ This application must be filled out completely. if more space is necessary an additional paye may be submitted. Applications. must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for FY10 funding. Please submit to: Michael Lombardo, City Manager n ~ ~ ~ O ~/ City Hall U 410 E. Washington Street ,owe city, i~4 52240 OCT 3 1 2008 ,Ap~-licants v+rill be notified of the Council r'r'leeting when funding allocatic•n discussi xcur. Call the City ;r s QffiCe at 356-5010 if you have questions. Cit of Iowa City Application for Community Event and Program Funding Attachment A: Describe the event/program and all activities that will occur: Field to Family is a celebration of local food and culinary excellence. It is a presentation to the community demonstrating all the goodness of local, sustainable food. Events: A. Culinary Walk Enjoy hors d'oeuvres made from local ingredients at downtown IC restaurants which support local food producers. B. Chef at the Market (collaboration with IC Farmer's Market) Watch and interact with a local chef who will shop the IC Farmer's Market and show how to create delicious, healthy menu items. C. Market Fair Meet folks who are working to promote local foods in our area. Visit tables, gather information, talk to kindred spirits. D. Farm tours Tour farms of local food producers and make a personal connection with some of the people who are growing fresh, healthy food for our community. E. Salsa Making at Iowa Children's Museum's Move It! Dig It! Do It! Provide an opportunity for hundreds of children to create their very own salsa, and eat it, using all fresh, local ingredients. Attachment B: How does this program/event benefit the lows City area? This program benefits the Iowa City area by demonstrating the joys and the benefits of supporting local, sustainable food production. The joys include savoring the fine flavors of our local foods. Immediate benefits include: 1. Providing the community with an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the agricultural assets that are right here in the Iowa City area 2. Providing the community with information on a variety of topics such as nutrition, healthy food preparation, gardening and sustainable agriculture 3. A great way to promote local farmers and food businesses 4. A great way to promote Iowa City and Johnson County as a vibrant place to live and grow In the long term, this program will contribute to: 1. increased personal health and well being in our community, a direct result of eating a healthier diet 2. a healthier environment, a direct result of supporting sustainable, ecologically friendly, local food production. 3. A strong local food economy, a direct result of more dollars spent and retained within our community APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT AND PROGRAM FUNDING FY2010 (Ju 1, 2009 -June 30, 201 it ~' c2l+-~'~~ „r.~o~ ....ate CITY Or IOWA CITY Name of event/program: ~ ~ 1 k Date(s) of event/program: Did you receive funding from the City for this event program last year? Yes • No 0 If yes, how much -July 2008 (FY09) $ 1 Q, n © D Amount requested from City of Iowa City -July 2009 (FY10) $ ~ ~~ D O C~ Location of event program: ~- o W ~ ~ C~ Name of organization: Contact person: Mailing address: street city Day Phone: Estimated number of individuals expected to attend: ~ 17C~ Describe the event/program and all activities that will occur: ~ r cc ~.~~rkS I , ve rc~cl~ v ~'~n~ bc~aa rAS~~ DlCrl~ y f~~~~r£fl S A[~IUI~IfS~ ~~~/') How does this programlevent benefit the Iowa City area? N o c os ~ ~- ce r,~o ~ ~ ~S~lor.~~ Tt~f iii Z (1 ~ ~ ~+ If this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, please indicate why: List Proposed Revenue Sources Description" Requested Amount Requested City Funding $ d e }, $ - ~ 0 +i $ o 00 +e ~- $ 0 J rJ S c h. $ ODd Total Funding for Program $ ¢0~ 'List public and private organizations, sale or items, eic. This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an additional page may be submitted. Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for F11~~ Michael Lombardo, City Manager ~ ~ a City Hall 410 E. Washington Street i Iowa City, IA 52240 I OCT ~ ~ ~ ~~'_ Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discussion ur. Call the CiT ty Ma Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. Estimated Major Expenses Description Amount his $ 000 r $ IDDb ('or+ ~~ c $ DO ~c(~ r~ n+S $ O OO $ Total Budget for Event/Program $ 350 rJ ~asrcees Iowa City/Coralville 325 E. Washington --Iowa City, IA 52244 -- 319-338-9751 -- www.icjaycees.org Kevin Meller, President 10/30/2008 Michael Lombardo, City Manager City Hall 410 E Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Mr. Lombardo, The Iowa City/Coralville Jaycees have been doing the Iowa City Fireworks Show for decades. We have always enjoyed hosting the show, and have taken the responsibility that goes with the show extremely seriously. It is because of our concern over the future of the Iowa City Fireworks Show that we must respectfully resign as the major sponsor and organizer of the show. Liability concerns along with the massive burden of having to fundraise are the main reasons for this decision. The Jaycees understands the amount of work that must happen now in order for the 2009 show to happen. Because of this, we have included a funding request for the 2009 show, and our organization is putting a $2500 deposit towards the show with J&M Displays. We hope that will allow any group that chooses to take over the organizing and fundraising to be able to move forward without any disadvantages. Thank you for your understanding and the Iowa City/Coralville Jaycees look forward to many more years of serving the Iowa City community. Sincerely, Kevin Meller President Iowa City/Coralville Jaycees 319-338-9751 (office) 319-541-0663 ._ r- "111 ~c~a~ OCT 3 1 2008 APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT AND PROGRAM rurvvirv~ FY2010 (July 1, 2009 -June 30, 2010) Name of event program: Date(s) of eventlprogram: .i ~Z Vl~~i !-v~/~ER -~A s ~vr ~~y aoi~ r =.a~ • rr•~~i\ ..~~..._ CITY O~ IOWA CITY /1(6 (iLF,~a.+, ss c,S~1~ ~ Fi~~.ro y Ff yrr u.~~ ..a >/ No 0 Did you receive funding from the City for this event program last year? Yes If yes, how much -July 2008 (FY09) $ 10 ou ~ ~°~ Amount requested from City of Iowa City -July 2009 (FY10) $ I ~ ov v Location of evenUprogram: ~ s ~ s ` -~'' "~"~~°`/^~ ~O `''~~ G x7 Name of organization: SbYli/s'^/ Go. l~%sfo~_>c,qc. S° ~s~r Sj~A,~E~. rtrj/-1 y/¢~/a/;ES Day Phone: 3 ~ / ' ~73~ Contact person: Mailing address: street g6o c~UARR .~ °A~ city Lo~n~ yTCCE zip ~ ~a %/ Estimated number of individuals expected to attend: ~~ °o ° " ? ° ° As 2L~N~/ s/r1 t./ /Yf~,atiTu~!s v~i1/,s.- Describe the event/program and all activities that will occur: ,)^) -/ y yj .~,.~i~i ~F /3~,.y 3'vtc ~~n/ y~~r~nc~'i•„ ~i~ ~'- ? ~k DAyf p~~ y,~ r^,., ~ ~ ~/ o t~~~ 7rIrDJy//i,Y/ iM. n C ~ }/isr.r~~ /i`tluru'tn~1 9' ,~2,r1 ~ /rn °io ~ ue ~/J Sc •• ' .,r .A.Yf ; ~ fNw ~ /^t t~AW n-fedq f+ .~ C tt J' ~ u ti cf'• r't.eS t A o~ n Ar~ d~iaY/~ "`~Y rS~r ,~er5r rn.el'<~ a,.~ 4 ei ./:t~ ~lyt°•r S:Adt•.5 ef' ~{u.~ ~ ~¢'~)~~'~' How does this program/event benefit the lo~iia City area? p o•~a~'ee -1%~~ r rte ~.'=f' ;y °F ~'''` ~•~y ~`'"` ~, ..~„ ..i._. /o~-~ - - ~3d...,~-t V'i~l6~L '~ ~,d; ~J~} VtnVZ{ ~~1.? h!%~~ ~n ~ .~J r i.~ Ou7 j.: If this is an i, List Proposed Revenue Sources Description* quested City Funding Re Requested Amount $ O a, o // Wf ~ Wit'( j a. Smart. $ ,~;. o f ~l n :,,. r $ S ~' $ Total Funding for Program $ c~ D ~ ~ o 'List public and private organizations, sale or items, tile. This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an additional .page may be submitted. Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for FY10 funding. Please.submit to: Michael Lombardo, City Manager City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discussion Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. ncrease or decrease fromt~previous City funding, please indicate why: Estimated Major Expenses Description Amount r t t ~ el ( $ 7 Ooh f.. In~1 o Cir°~'..n ~ $ 3 ~o ° Total Budget for Event/ rogram $ o00 APPLICATION-~R COMMUNITY EVENT AND PROGRAM FUNDING FY2010 !July 1, 2009 -June 30, 2010 ~~ Cot,~n~y ~p~.~ ~ooc~ SI.~mMi~ Name of event/progrsm: --~ ~ ~^'~ Sa `'' -- Date(s) of eventJprogram:~ ~Gre.~ Z O l O r , =r= ~ ~ ~~~,~ ~~!TY Uf ICwn i`:T1 Did you receive funding from the City for this eventlprogram last year? Yes o No ¢( If yes, how much -July 2006 (FY09) $ ~ ~ a - Amaunt requested from City of Iowa Clty -July 2009 (FY10) $ ~~ 0 _~O Location of event/program: ~Dw a C~ ,_;_ ~o w~,.-._~ ._~ ------ ~ --- _ _ u~ Loc41 Food_~ll ia~_c~. ___ Name of organization:©~~ Se"~ ~A --~- --- ~0.vtn~S~ I S ( Day ?hone: '314 - a 3 (a' 6S 1 0 Contact persan:~ -~------- ---- + P.~. I~UX ~~ City ~t7WC~ Ci't Zips~~~--- Mailing address: street, _ ----~ ~"---" Z~, o Estimated number of individuals experted to attend:_ _ .___ - ~- ~~~~~+ Describe the eventlprogram and all activities that will accur:_ S~'~_ ____-. How does this programJevent bentefit the Iowa City area? e e f~a _- --- - _^ ~ rs+ +~r,ne if this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, please indicate why: F' ____~_ _.` _.._-.__ _.-i --~----- - ____ - _!-____ i.ist Proposed Revenue Sources _ Estimated AAajor Expenses ~ ---------_-__~_ --_..--- --" - ~ Amount ~ Description" Requested Amount `, r Descrl tfsrn ~,,~ - ~ ~" p .. .. i I Reoueyted Cit~,+ Funding (_$_______-____..-_! __._--_ -- --.~ _. _ $ _ - Total Funding for Program $ __ _.-. ____ Total Bud-et fur EvenUPragram $ _.,_ ~ I •t_ist public and private organisations, sale of iterns, etc. This application must be filled out camFleteVe,~ber 1r 2008, to be cons dered far FY10ifundi ng.g P! ase subsr tbG fitted. Applications must be received on or before No Michael Lombardo, City Manager [~ ~ [~ ~ ~ [~ City Hail O 410 E. Washington Street NOV - 3 2008 laws City, lA 53240 Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discussio i ccur. Call the City M r'= Otfice at 356-5010 if you have questions. City of Iowa City Application for Community Event and Program Funding Attachment A: Describe the event/program and ali activities that will occur: The 2010 Johnson County Local Food Summit Purpose The purpose of the Johnson County Local Food Summit is to provide a forum where leaders and their constituents can discuss important issues that impact their local food system, brainstorm solutions and set an agenda for addressing challenges. Structure There are three primary content areas for the summit that are rotated every year: Food, Nutrition and Human Health • Agriculture and the Environment • Food Policy and Economics Every fourth year, there is a "capstone" summit, where all three content areas converge on a single topic. Fourth year summits are slightly larger in scale and scope, covering issues that apply to Johnson County, but are more universal. We expect capstone summits to draw national speakers and a regional audience. Activities to Date 2007 Summit - Focus Area: Food Policy and Economics High-ights: • Gave an economic snapshot of the Iowa Valley agriculture system • Keynote speaker: Ken Meter, nationally recognized for his work on agricultural economics • Small group discussions on advantages and barriers to creating a healthy food economy in Johnson county Outcomes: • Convened a diverse group of constituents "Local Food, Local Policy" project funded by Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture to work with local decision makers on food issues • Provided impetus for the Sustainable Food Systems Project, a thesis project for a graduate student at the University of Iowa 2008 Summit -Focus Area: Food, Nutrition and Human Health Highlights: This Summit brought together school board members, parents, students, nutritionists, public health officials, farmers and school food service staff to discuss improving nutritional content of school food • UI College of Pubic Health representatives provided sound data showing the importance of a higher nutrition content diet for children Case examples were presented showing how two organizations changed their nutrition programs to provide menu items with higher nutritional value to children • Chamber of Commerce representative spoke about the economic importance of local commerce Outcomes: Whole grains were introduced, replacing white flour products in IC school district • Raised awareness of school officials Follow-up meetings and activities are planned for 2008-2009 2009 Summit -focus Area: Agriculture and fhe Environment Topics under consideration: • Answering the carbon question: Does local come with a smaller carbon footprint? • Food vs. Lawns (at home, at school, in the city) Zoning for food production (defining "farms", protecting farmland) • Farming methods for water quality • Sustainable hog production • Crop and livestock diversity • Season extension • Soil protection, healthy soil, mineral soils Alternative energy 2010 Summit -Capstone: Sustainable Urban Foodscapes Topics under consideration: • Sustainable land use-making space for food production Enhancing urban food security • Getting the most from farmers markets • Creating policy incentives to encourage sustainable agriculture • Linking local farmers with local food banks • Creating social capital in community food systems • Dietary impact on childhood diseases • Community gardens as city attractions • Sustainable urban food policy Case studies of successful urban and community agriculture Attachment B: How does this program/event beneht the Iowa City area? This program benefits the Iowa City area in the following ways: Provides a unique educational opportunity for residents to learn about their local food system Builds the social capital necessary to achieve a vibrant local food system Demonstrates the city's commitment to sustainability Promotes the city as a progressive, A model for other cities vibrant and desirable place to live and work. Attachment C: Estimated major expenses: Coordination $5,000 Graphic design/printing $1,200 Event advertising $1,000 Event expenses (speaker fees, rental $10,000 char es, caterin , su lies Total: $17,200 Attachment D: List Proposed Revenue Sources: APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT FY2010 (July 1, 2009 -June 30, 201 t ! , .~.~ CITY Of IOb1'A CITY Name of eventlprogram: L- ~~JLC F(C-i?'1 ~CkF~ ~ T I ~'`E1 _ Date(s) of eventlprogram: ~~G u // ST ~b ~ 3U ~ Z Q ~U f Did you receive funding from the City for this eventlprogram last year? Yes o No If yes, how much -July 2008 (FY09) $ rU~A' Amount requested from City of Iowa City -July 2009 (FY10) $~~ ~U ~ Location of eventlprogram: ~i ,~ r a r c~W n Tv~.~ h r~ ,~ lo~~~~,~,, s V Name of organization:_ ~-CCVt/{ ~~ ~ k~ ~~ ~~'~'` ~~s-~t /a Contact person: ~ ~y )S C-~K~ Odd Day Phone: -~ t [ ` ~-3i - ~~ ~ 9y 5 ~- C- I .. city 1 r'~w ~ C 17Y zip Mailing address: Street U~ ~ w~ZN Ih Qr ~ u ~ 'w ~-~: ®lna c .corn Estimated numbe~of individuals expected to attend: ~QGU r '~ ~~n JJ ~>'Q~ Ce See 4~i~c``i~z°~.~'~ Descrit-e the eventlprogram and all activities that will occur: How does this program/event benefit the tows City area? i~! Pa~c~ Se P Cc a ~ i2~ P ff this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, please indicate why: ~l J List Proposed Revenue Sources Description' Requested Amount Requested City Funding $ C'~'?~ $ Oc?~ is -? o S $ C'G' O e S $ Oo a _~-_- - - $ ~v O 0---- -- -- Total Funding for Program $ ~S COO __ 'List public and private organizations, sale of items, etc. This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for Michael Lombardo, City Manager City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Applicant. will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discussion Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. Estimated Major Expenses Description Amount _~Si[L21~rsf is1~ I~i~ reds' vin $ 00 $ ZaU $ ~> $ O $ v c:v To Bu get for Event/Program $ Z OO AND PROGRAM FUNDING LANDLOCKED FILM FES"1'(VAI. (N,N,~y.LandlockcdFilmFestival.org) Application for Community Event and Program Funding (cone) Describe the event/program and all activities that will occur: • Major, independent and u~mpetitive film festival takes place August 2C-30, 2009, at the Englert Theatre, the Iowa City Public Library and other downtown Iowa City locations • Free admission -there will be no cost to attend any screenings (and almost certainly all workshops will also he free) Hundreds of independent movies and scripts are sent to Landlocked during the call for competitive entries; of these, the best are chosen to show in the festival, with independent judges selecting the winners Encore showings throughout the year, throughout the cx~mmunity and other places in Iowa -examples include four screenings at the Senior Center in February 2009 and Bike-in Theater screenings at PATV in 2007 and 2008 • Superb workshops and panels open to everyone, led by working filmmakers, producers, screenwriters, and fundraisers • Provide consulting expertise to other film festivals and film events in the area and throughout Iowa How does this program/event benefit the Iowa City area? • Gives citizens of the area a chance to see movies they would never see otherwise: independent, diverse and unique visions from around the world • Allows audiences the opportunity to interact directly with filmmakers and discuss their moviemaking in person • Bridges cultural understanding amon6 different peoples by hiving audiences a view into the lives of others, whether from a distant country or from a nearby town, from this century or from times past • Increases Iowa City's reputation (nationally and even internationally) as acultural center • Fosters tl~e increase of film production in Iowa Supports Iowa's homegrown filmmakers Brings the attention of the national fihn community to (owa as a place to shoot independent films • Attracts media attention to lively events in downtown • Brings filmmakers from around the country, including cities such as New York and Los Angeles, to Iowa City where they experience the wonderful atmosphere here • Creates foot traffic to downtown businesses during felt • Brings in out-of-towners for hotel/motel stays during fest Highlights from the first Landlocked Film Festival (August 2007): Estimated attendance of I SOU audience members 35 filmmakers whose work showed in the festival traveled to Iowa City to attend (often accompanied by friends or family members) • All events free • Five experts brought into Iowa City ro give workshops in fundraising, scriptwriting basics, Iowa film incentives, grantwriting for documentarians, and directing actors Three panels of film artists • G7 films shown in competition (from 4 minutes to 2 hours in length); in addition, an Iowa Showcase focused nn over 30 Iowa-connected films • Countries represented included Spain, Germany, Australia, Poland, UK, USA, Sudan, New Zealand, Iceland and Canada • Strong attendance at all locations Highlights from the second Landlocked Film Festival (August 20(18): • Estimated attendance of 3500 audience members • 43. filmmakers whose work showed in the festival traveled to Iowa City to attend (often accompanied by friends or family members), including Benjamin Busch of The Wire and Generation Kill All events free • Five experts brought into Iowa City to give workshops in self-distribution of the independent movie, documentary structure, scriptwriting analysis, and directing strategies for the independent filmmaker • Five panels including filmmaker stories by attending filmmakers • Staged reading ofwinning script by City Circle Theatre 8O films shown in competition (from 2 minutes to 2 hours in length) • Six short Spanish-language films in a special screening • Countries represented included Cambodia, Burundi, Spain, Poland, Canada, Cuha, USA, UK, Belgium, Russia, Netherlands, Algeria • Many capacity crowds at the Englert, hotelVetro, Sheraton and Iowa City Public Library Iowa premiere of The Flyboys, amulti-award-winning independent feature now showing around the world in festivals Many additional details available on the Internet: www.LandlockedFilmFestival.org Kathryn Johansen From: Mary Blackwood [maryblackwood@mac.com] Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 12:20 PM To: Kathryn Johansen Subject: Application for community event and program funding -film festival Attachments: Landlocked-Film-Festival-event-funding-application. pdf LJ Landlocked-Film-Fey tival-event... Dear Kathryn, Thank you for talking on the phone just now. Attached is the application on behalf of Landlocked Film Festival. Just as a bit of background, this past year (2008) we partnered with Summer of the Arts as part of our second year in existence. SotA provided about $8,000 in cash to help put on the Pest, while several thousand more came through our own grantwriting efforts, entry fees, and donations directed to Landlocked. SotA also provided support in areas such as marketing resources, helping to organize the volunteer effort, and insurance. It was determined that the film festival is very young still and needs more time to develop its own identity before merging with a large organization, so for its third year, Landlocked remains independent. The volunteer board of Landlocked is committed to an ongoing festival which already is the most comprehensive film fest in all of Iowa. We are growing it on the model of festivals such as Sundance, Telluride, and Toronto Independent. Iowa City already has two huge, widely known cultural festivals - Arts and Jazz - and Landlocked can only add to the allure of Iowa City. In explanation, the "filmmaker fund" in our budget is a goal we'd like to realize that would provide assistance to filmmakers to come to the festival and participate. Indie filmmakers spend so much money creating their films that it's hard for them to come up with travel movie as well. Part of the fund is also cash prizes which help to lure the best indie filmmakers to submit their work to our festival. Thanks again, Mary Blackwood 319-331-0494 1 ~..u~u~^ APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT AND PKUt~rcHm rv~••+~~•~- ... ,, , ~,.~., ~ inns -June 30, 20'10) tr , ~'==~t'~~ ~ `r CITI' OF~ CIT~~ r - cv ~ ~ ~..,.,~ -- oa Cr~e ~ ~F.e> h ~~~ Name of event/program: ~ .~,` s.d Zolo Date(s) of eventlprogram: T~ Q ~ ~u } Did you receive funding from the City for this eventJprogram last year? Yes o~ No v If yes, how much --July 2008 (FY09) $ ri bd° 0 000 Amount requested from City of Iowa City -July 2009 (FY10) $ bw~ ~o~k G~ t5~ o,~ct,~d skcf ,6, s c~~'t v<~„~S~ po~., Location of evenUprogram: G.cEEK FESt/ /AL, /N~ ~ No,vPRO FiT Name of organization: s e ~ 9/ 3 s A ~F Enti~( _Oay Phone: 3t ~ ~ `~ Contact person:____ ~'9 __ ~ S ~ Z YS Mailing address; street %/~ C~'r ~ Sf' city ~o`'~ G Z'P Sooo Estimated number of individuals expected to attend: 1-~ct~-ei 5~~~ (s...~~ G Describe the eventlprogram and all activities that will occur: How does this programlevent benefit the Iowa Ciry area? If this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, please indicate why: Estimated Major Expenses__ Description Amount c~- t E ~i yen Rte $ o~ o er .,,~,:, "T~avt_ of $ o 0 List Proposed Revenue Sources Description` Requested Amount cke-'~ Sa ey $ 0 0 0 . tomes o~Kb~ 7 $ b o b i tva~ o .+... $ o 3 Total Budget for EventlProgram $ 3 $ D ;Total Funding for Program $ 3 4 , 0 D p `List public and pnvate organizations, sale of Items, etc This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an add' Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for FY1 Michael Lombardo, City Manager - 1 ~0$ City Haft N~~ 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discussion will ccur. Call the Cit M Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. APPLICATION FOR CO MMSSION CREEK FESTIV OGRAM FUNDING FY2010 Location of evenUprogram: Downtown Iowa City. Specific venues include but are not limited to The Englert Theater. Public Space One. Prairie Lights. Java House, The Mill, The Picador, The Iowa City Yacht Club, Iowa Memorial Union (Unwersrty of lowaj. The Writers' House (U of I), The Dey House (U of I), Danforth Chapel (U of Il, and more Describe the evenUprogram and all activities that will occur: Mission Creek Festival is a four-day arts festwal that showcases some of the best local, regional, and national talent in the art world The festwal programming is mostly comprised of musk and literature, (hough the festival also features visual art and films By using venues and spaces in downtown Iowa City. the festival creates an easy-to-navigate nexus of literature. music. and visual aR During the festival musk concerts take place every night at multiple venues in downtown Iowa City offering several event options for festwal attendees. Readings and open discussions with writers occur every day of the festival in the afternoon as well as in the evenings The 2010 festival will mark our 5'h year of producing this event. The music covers awide-range of genres including folk, Americana, ladle, alternative rock, and experimental forms. The literary component of the festival features both nationally acclaimed writers as well as emerging writers, many of whom have graduated from the Iowa Writers' Workshop, taught in the program, or are currently enrolled there. Almost all of the visual artists are locals, often graduates of the University of Iowa's art school. There is a festival pass that grants access to all events, but attendees may also pay for individual events. To enhance inclusivity. we make several events entirely free and family-friendly. Writers have included (or will include): Charles D Ambrosio, Ben Marcus (head of Columbia Unwersity's MFA program), Patricia Foster. Robin Hemley (head of Iowa's Nonfiction Writing Program), Andrew Milward. Po Bronson. and Beth Lisick and many more. Musicians /Bands have included Alejandro Escovedo. Patty Griffin, Spoon, Tilly and the Wall, Cursive, Dan Deacon. Blitzen Trapper, Fleet Foxes. Pieta Brown. Diplomats of Solid Sound. Twelve Canons, and many more. A sample day of the festival looks like this: 3PM Reading at Java House with local waters from the graduate writing programs. 5PM Reading ! D~scuss~on at the Englert Theater with a nationally recognized author 7PM Free !All-Ages ladle rock concert at Public Space One 10PM Folk-rock concert at the Mill 10PM. Avant-garde music concert at the Picador How does this programlevent benefit the Iowa City area? Our goal is to enhance the quality of life in the community by catering to young and creative individuals, as well as traditional patrons of the arts.. and the community at large It's our belief that current students. recent graduates. young professionals. and new transplants can infuse a community with vitality as well as stimulate the economy. These particular sectors of the community desire access to alternative contemporary art. especially in music, and we exist to fill that niche. With organizations and venues like the Englert Theater, Summer of the Arts, Jazz Fest, and Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City's traditional arts landscape is vibrant and rich. but Mission Creek's dedication to new and progressive art forms helps serve other demographics and deepen the cultural fabric of Iowa City. We pride ourselves on our ability curate a festival that is both artistically challenging and accessible. So, our primary beneficiary is the people of Iowa City. Furthermore, the local acts involved in the festival showcase their work alongside established national acts, creating connections that might advance the work of Iowa artists to a larger national audience. We are also committed to a warm, grass roots feel for the festival. Accordingly we treat the musicians and writers as a part of Iowa City's supportive and creative community. not as products to be consumed. Our mission has resonated with bands and their booking agents, who have worked closely with us in order to keeping ticket prices low. With the support of the City of Iowa City we hope to make the 2010 event the biggest ever, by supplementing the revenue from ticket sales with aid from the city and other sponsors, allowing us to simultaneously increase the level of talent we can bring in while keeping ticket prices low and adding more free events. Another beneficiary is the reputation of Iowa City as a vibrant cultural center. By keeping the artists, out of town guests. and the local audience happy. we continue to develop the cultural reputation of the area. Quite simply, bands and writers that have never been to Iowa City go back to their respective homes after the festival and spread the word. We think great towns and great artistic scenes go hand in hand. If this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, please indicate why: Increased financial support from the City of Iowa City allows us to make the festival cheaper for patrons, including making more events free. Additionally. increased funding helps us pay local artists more as well as attract better national talent. e _~ APPLICATION FOR COMWIUNITY EVENT AND PReGRAM .FUNDING ~''~ ......_ FY2010 (July 1, 2009 - Juns 30, 2010] CITY OF IOWA. CITY C;d Ca rtC Vra.l~ ~~ f);~,t~-~c~ C~~E Scu~L~ t~c~.•j Criri~~"? Name of everrt/program;_ ~' _ Date(s) of event/program: Mid -arc n~ , ~G i C ~exc.~c+ d ~}-c-s ~T B D Did you receive funding from the City for this eventlprogram fleet year? Yes o No • If yes, how much -July 2008 (.FY08) ~ Amount requested from City of Iowa City - July 2009 (FY1Dj 3 i -- a Location of eventlprogram: ~''''~5o n CO ~~:rfiy ~a i r c~ r d ~ t+'1 c~ S Name of or~gantratlon; Haw Ke~E'- a re c~. (~ ~-.x't G'1, go'y ~ co t~.t5 0 ~ /~ r'Y1 ~ C t ~ C C:l, Contact person: ~d {~,rctnG-on Scc~ ~~~ >=.K~r~'~"t v ~. Day Phone: c ~ l°l~ ~ ~ ~- C'S h ~ Mafpng address: ~~°°* sv~0 3~ nd {lv~ri~ ~W C;ly. Cedcz.r ~p ~clS ~p .`i ~4 G Estimated numtrer of indhrWuals expected. to attend:.3"7 5 ~~ 5 c.n ctr 5 , 5O Y~ ! u..r-t c°~.~ `~ tsevx•1 r4a00 Sc_cut5 wrfl bc:= Describe the event/program and all actffvitles that will occur: y ~nr, ~ h~~c.1 }l~roi.t,gi1 ~i tr-r c~+A.t~.S e4'• rx~E ~.~,~rc, pr l~~.t-G r ~ ~;t r-mod i? el~c;#~ ve~ Li, t-'('l~j ~r jc^ll.t("11'/1C{ C`1"1 .~~~i..}'G 'i"Cl,i.+•5 itV-1'h 4lt'11V~1 .i 1 tt./ C~ ~(' 'viiCL ~i C +< <,~ ~~:~i~., ~,~tic-r~tr~t'_t` tctilc~~1 lct4.t~~,.4~~~~>;vtir~e~:i ~(~~.t{r~cf C~c'tiy-t~r..~, Flmri~c~cr) 'rlttL~ C"1'1(~tt~ltC~ ~. r c. i'tt2.~C'•tl5h-'(~ ~C ~iC''S AS, iJt!Cll c~.'S ''QS+~, i fS l " ~_~ How doss this programlevent benefit the Iowa City areal Thy ~' ~O ~~'~ c-'~`'~'~ r''~i`~`~`?~~' '~~"~i'' - ~-,~, 4~ L c r• c~~c~u 5 ' ~c~ `~ ~ °t-~ u~ ter c?~3 rcLMr'n i r~ ; c,. f t'ciS ~`• t'k:c.l; l ~ ~r-r z ~c:l vp-r-I c+'~ IJ c ~,rc>, c't"~ >~ ~l ~ Il'~~+ Cl' R l ~ v ~ w a a ~ l.a j t . ,~ -t ~, ~ ,`tc?rl fA ~+a'~y vu Y'K? caiC c:~.~ r1C: "i'" 1"1G.4 ~ c~ bi l 1 fi ~ ~f c. ~' ,~ ~ ~ y c~ t i~ t~ t c~~-'rr if this Is an increase or decrease from previous City-funding, please indkate ~nrhy: ~ A •~~(X:~r ~~ , Estimated fllfiajor Expenses Description. lhntount t~ ~ corn ~~ his >i awc'~' E 5d0 fi~ ~r rc~~,rxisr~'r,~lc~,l OOU i-ac~- 5~ ri,~trn e5c $ J ,15A Total Budget for EvantlPnagrem 1. , 5 List Proposed fitavsnw Sources DesO • Rrqussbid Amount Re~sste~d City Fundtn t d Q ~l s+r~'icn• ~ a OQ fracii st• C 5 $ "75n Total`Funding'forProgram ~ l3, 7 -USt Pub etxl pf1V8~e orsarxsawvns, auo w uo,na, oaa.. This application must be fiNed out completely: if more space is necessary an additional pass may be submitted. Applications must be received on or before Novernbsr 1, 2008, to be oonsiderod for FY10 funding. Please submit to: Michael Lombardo, City Manager City Hall 410 E. Washington .Street Iowa cny, la a224o Applicants will be notNied of the Council meeting when funding albcation diacusalo~. Office et 358-5010 if you have questions. APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT AND PROGRAM Fulvullv~ FY2010 (July 1, 2009 -June 30, 2010) Name of eventlprogram: Date(s) of eventlprogram: ~ ~ ~~i. Loo List Proposed Revenue Sources Description` Requested Amount Did you receive funding from the City for this eventlprogram last year? Yes ~ No O If yes, how much -July 2008 (FY09) $ / D o p Amount requested from City of Iowa City -July 2009 (FY10) $ /DD ~ ~S Location of evenflprogram: ~~+~ ae ti ~a~~ ¢ ~~RRiS r-ti Name of organization: 1'"x'~-N~ ~ ~~~A ~'I fir' Day Phone: Contact person: TO -~-- (~ ~~-~ ~i /~ .~" ST City ~ e Zip ~ a G~-~ 7Q Mailing address: street_4~ 1_S >~~ ° Estimated number of individuals expected to attend: u ~~ r~ Describe the eventlprogram and all activities that will occur: C~^.1 ~~ n~ -~ ~ How does this programlevent benefit the Iowa City area? Requested City Funding ~ $ ~r , ~~._~~ ~ ~8~~ ~ ~ ...~- CITY Or IOWA CITY Zc~ ~ Total Funding for Program $ ~~~ 8 L "List public and private organizations, sale of items, etc: This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an additional page may be submitted. Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for FY10 funding. Please submit to: Michael Lombardo, City Manager City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discussion Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. an increase or crlase from 3revtous Ci unding, please in icate why: Estimated Major Expenses Description Amount $ 00 Total Bu et forEvent/Program $ D ~ APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT AND PROGRAM FUNDINv FY2010 (July 1, 2009 -June 30, 2010 ~ ! ~ `1~~~~~ 3 ~w~1~ ~ ,~~~•~ CITY Or IOWA CIT1' _ ,- Name ofevent/program: lZ-veySt~e ~ -ncwt~'e SL,~.ke5 ~ e5{,va\ Date(s) of event/program: Ju"`R- ~ 2- ~ ~- Z ° ~ Did you receive funding from the City for this eventlprogram last year? Yes ~ No 0 If yes, how much -July 2008 (FY09) $ ~'~' dC>a Amount requested from City of Iowa City -July 2009 (FY10) $ 5~zD o Location of event/program: 1\I~/.2../SiD~P.. rP,~~-~~/a.d ~~~eib l-ewe'' ~-~t'~ `+~`~-/ ~ Name of organization: R 1V ~St G~t?- ~~a~~ -- Contact person: ~Q ~ Day Phone: ~~~' 13~CO-, Mailing address: street 21~ -J• (~11 ~v'~ S~- City ~~tn~o~ Ct'('`-i zip ~'""2~' Estimated number of individuals expected to attend: ~0~ ~~0 Describe the eventlprogram and all activities that will occur: RlV2~S~c~Qi w c.fl JreSe.~-st c.~S t~- If this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, please indicate why: (~" w~ureR-Se.S ~i~ a.v' S . List Proposed Revenue Sources Description" Requested Amount Requested City Funding $ a $ ~- $ $ $ Total Funding for Program $ "List public and private organizations, sale of items, etc. This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an additional page may be submitted. Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for FY10 funding. Please submit to~ Michael Lombardo, City Manager City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discussion Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. Estimated Major Expenses Description Amount ~,G $ Total Budget for Event/Program $ How does this program/event benefit the Iowa City area? 1~r-ov-de~ fie- E,Q~ ~~ w `~" 1:45 PM Riverside Theatre 10/01/08 BUDGET Accrual Basis September 2008 through August 2009 Sep '08 -Aug 09 Ordinary Income/Expense Income 40000 • Earned Income 291,011.00 44000 • Contributed Income 289,100.00 48100 • Interest/Dividends 800.00 Total Income 580,911.00 Gross Profit 580,911.00 Expense 50000 • Artistic Expense 168,808.00 55000 • ProductionlTechnical Expenses 110,753.00 58000 • EducationlOutreach Expense 19,688.00 59000 • Marketing Expense 80,383.00 65000 • Patron Services 55,565.00 68000 • Administrative Expenses 55,308.00 73000 • Development Expense 54,777.00 77000 • Facility Expenses 35,629.00 Total Expense 580,911.00 Net Ordinary Income 0.00 Other Income/Expense Other Expense 97779 • DEPRECIATION 3,500.00 Total Other Expense 3,500.00 Net Other Income -3,500.00 Net Income -3,500.00 Page 1 of 1 INCOME Earned Income Tickets 130,400.00 Education/Outreach 500.00 ConcessionslMerch 12,128.00 Total Earned 143 028.00 Contributed Income Individual/Cor orate/ rants 37,000.00 Total Contributed Income 37.000.00 TOTAL INCOME 180,028.00 EXPENSE Artistic Ex ense Personnel 76,380.00 Posts a/Su lies 615.00 Artist Travel 2,230.00 Total Artistic Ex ense 79 225.00 Production Ex ense Personnel 8,225.00 Su lies 1,375.00 Costumes 5,585.00 Sets/Pros 2,700.00 Space rental 6,030.00 Total Production Ex 23 915.00 Education Ex ense Personnel 500.00 Total Education Expense 500.00 Marketin Ex ense Printin /Desi n 5,028.00 Postage/Mailin Services 2,800.00 Advertisin 14,000.00 Total Marketing Expense 21.828.00 Patron Services Ex ense Personnel 5,738.00 Equipment/Su lies 585.00 Concessions/Merch 5,493.00 Total Patron Services Ex 11 816.00 Administrative Ex ense Su lies/Posts a 3,321.00 Workers Compensation 250.00 Total Admin Ex ense 3571.,00 Develo ment Ex ense Supplies/Posts a 300.00 Total Development Ex 300.00 Facili Ex ense Rent/Util/Communications 11,874.00 E ui ment Ex /Re air 170.00 Maintenance Total Facilit Ex ense 12 044.00 of staff salaries/benefits 33 479.00 TOTAL EXPENSE 186,678.00 Riverside Theatre 2009 Festival Budget APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT AND PROGRAM FUNDING FY2010 2009 -June 30, 2010 Name of eventlprogram: Date(s) of event/progran -~~ ~- ~w~~ ~ • ,wi•~~~ ~~ CITY pr lorvn CITY Did you receive funding from the City for this event program last year? Yes ~ No 0 If yes, how much -July 2008 (FY09) $~,~0 Q Amount requested from City of Iowa City -July 2009 (FY10) $ IPC~ 1 O ~ O Location of event/pro~ Name of organization Contact person: ~ ~ Day Phone: ~lU) - ~.3 1- I "1`r`-{ Mailing address: streetG~,D~ (fix ~~~~ _cityl~A~a~ 'C•l 1/ Zip Estimated number of individuals expected to attend:~~xi Mo.,~.c~ (U 0~ 00~ ~' Describe the event/program and all activities that will occur:~r~ ~ A ~ ~a a-~Q How does this programlevent benefit the Iowa City area~~~ a.~_ 51?st. d~ O.JJ If this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, please indicate why: ~YYI~ OD List Proposed Revenue Sources Description* Requested Amount Requested City Funding $ 0 p0 $~ 5 ~ $(5 O ~-i r-als $ 34 5 ~ ~ Total Funding for rogram $ 3 S SOO *List public and private organizations, sale or rains, c~~. This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an additional page may be submitted. Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for FY10 funding. Please submit to: Michael Lombardo, City Manager City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discussion will Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. Estimated Major Expenses Description Amount S $ s $ rKc. ~ $ 36 U fo U~~n u $ I OV ~ Total Budget for Event/Program 5 5D 0 $ 3 OCT 3 l 2008 Call the City Mangy City of Iowa City's Summer of the Arts Community Event and Program Funding Attachment Describe the event! ro ram and all activities that will occur: The City of Iowa City's Summer of the Arts (SotA) is entering it's fourth year as the umbrella organization for local events. Highlights from this year include: • Toyota-Scion of Iowa City Jazz Festival -Three days of local and national jazz bands on four separate stages. This year record crowds of over 50,000 people enjoyed the fireworks display behind the Old Capital on 4th of July. Vendors also experienced record sales this year. • Iowa Arts Festival - A weekend full of art, music, family events, and international culture. The arts fair portion was cancelled on Sunday and volunteers were redistributed to city sandbagging sites. Despite the rain approximately 2,000 children and families still enjoyed the Children's Day activities which were moved inside the Iowa City Public Library. • Saturday Night Free Movie Series -Each Saturday evening over 300 people gathered on the lawn of the Pentacrest to enjoy small performances and an outdoor movie. • Friday Night Concert Series -This event brought families and individuals downtown to enjoy live music in the pedestrian mall. Many of the bands brought record crowds down to dance and enjoy the evening together. All of the events and festivals continue to offer free, family friendly, fun programming available to the entire Iowa City community. On February 2, our Jazz Documentary Film Festival was held to celebrate Black History Month and the tradition of Jazz in this community. We look to continue this event in 2009 along with developing new partnerships with other organizations. Planned programming includes: January -Artist workshop "How to Apply and Prepare for the Iowa Arts Festival" February - Co-fundraiser event to benefit Summer of the Arts and the Englert Theatre March -Jazz Film Festival with the University of Iowa Jazz Studies Department April -Presenting literary readings and workshops in partnership with the Mission Creek Festival How does this program/event benefit the Iowa City Area? The City of Iowa City's Summer of the Arts offers an arts and cultural experience which is free, family friendly and fun. This year over 100,000 people gathered in downtown Iowa City for summer activities. In June once the flood waters receded, and the community looked to regroup and relax, we experienced record numbers of individuals attending our events. We reached out and worked with FEMA to distribute information and answer community questions during Friday Concerts. A new partnership was formed with the Iowa City/Coralville Jaycees when they moved the fireworks display behind the main stage view of the Iowa City Jazz Festival. The feedback from the community was phenomenal. The Old Capital made for a perfect fireworks back drop and past issues with parking and traffic were removed. Downtown Iowa City businesses stayed busy thanks to the crowds that gathered to celebrate these cultural activities. Our events attract a diverse audience from all over the country. In 2006 the Iowa City Jazz Festival conducted an informal survey that showed: • 63% of attendees were from Iowa City 22% of attendees were from other parts of Iowa 15% of attendees came from out of state Every year these events continue to grow and attract more people from the Iowa City area and beyond. Our economic impact on Iowa City can be seen in busy restaurants, happy vendors, and all area hospitality locations fully booked during our major festivals. S Vlrv of iow A CITW$ rh m@r of the City of Iowa City Michael Lombardo City Manager 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 October 31, 2008 p o box 3128 iowo city, iowo 52244 319.337 .7944 phone 3 19.358 9pg4 f °X www.surnR~erohheorn o,y Dear Mr. Lombardo and City Councilors, The City of Iowa City's Summer of the Arts is proud to carry the city's name within our title. The summer of 2008 brought well over 100,000 people downtown to enjoy free, family-friendly arts and culture activities. Your help in making this possible is greatly appreciated. When our organization formed in 2006, the city offered and then fulfilled a three year pledge to support our organization through 2009. For the 2010 operational year we respectfully request the city to renew this pledge for an additional three years through the 2012 operational year at the $60,000 level. This summer our board of directors completed a three year strategic plan which will guide our activities through 2012. We confirmed our commitment to the mission of building community by bringing people together in the Iowa City area to experience, learn about and enjoy the arts. Our goals center around six key areas: • Developing programming • Developing the organization • Advocating for the Arts and supporting local artists • Increasing the visibility of the Iowa City creative community • Researching the economic impact of our events • And developing a stronger fund development program to make this all happen We are making strides towards many of these items. As a young growing organization the support we receive from the city has allowed us to expand programming to include year round activities. In 2009 you will see us present programming every month in addition to our busy summer season. We hired a second year round staff person to help with programming, volunteers and operations coordination. The extra staff person helps free up my time, so I am able to concentrate more fully on developing and expanding our funding base. The City of Iowa City is an integral part of our organization. Our volunteers and staff have developed strong working relationships with many city departments. City personnel seem excited to work with us and are flexible and encouraging when we present new ideas. Summer of the Arts is proud to partner with such a supportive city government. Thank you for your time and consideration of this proposal, If you have any questions or need additional information I can be reached at 319-337-7944 or email mary(a~summerofthearts.ora. Sincerely, , `'~~~ \/ Mary Executive Direct ~, .a/~ ~\fES,N^~ , F0.\DPY N\GNt 6 vRE5EN15 ~ GlNSBER M ~.~- ~; , ~~~'noH.~ rnMIlS1N "~ 1~+E ~O'H~ c11~ ~ - - -... APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT AND PROGt~-m rurru~nv FY2010 (July 1, 2009 -June 30, 2010) Name of event/program: ~ ~ ~ r ~~ a~~ Date(s) of event/program: Did you receive funding from the City for this event/program last year? /L Yes No 0 ~) If yes, how much -July 2008 (iFY09) $_ ~ bd~ ~ OD Amount requested from City of Iowa City - Juiy 2009 (FY10) $ ~ ~~ Tt' ~; "~ A~_ Location of event/program:_ ~ fX>~ l~f D U T _ .'. Name of organization: ~~ w ~ 3 S y_~ 6 3 ~~D ~ ~DU~~"C/J~,-~ Day Phone: Contact person• ~ IY'1`- • 3LS ~ ~J~.!'/l~n~~ ~C~Y ~(lw~ ~~ Zip Mailing address: Street `.loo sn0 - S,o~w ttgtimated number of individuals expected to attend:_T__ ~~~{fd Describe the event/program and all activities that will occur: How does this programlevent benefit the Iowa City area? ~~C~ If this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, please indicate why: (3v.Dl~`C /'I" - Ir"-~~~J Estimated Major Expenses Description Amount List Proposed Revenue Sources Description'' Requested Amount :d City Funding $ ~ $ Total Budget for Event/Program $ Total Funding for Program ~ $ 1 'List public and pnvate organ:zabons, sale of dams, etc. This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an additional page may be submitted. applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for FY10 funding. Please submit to: Michael Lombardo, City Manager City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. ~ t ~ ^„.~~Q ~~, ~. -,-~ ...` CITY OF IOWA CITY Application for Community Event Funding Submitted to the City of Iowa City, October 31, 2008 Taste of Iowa City 2009 Partnering fora better tomorrow • Downtown Association of Iowa City llescrintion of Activities Taste of Iowa City -August 27, 2008 (During Welcome Week) 'T'he llowntown Association and the University of Iowa, together, organized the 'T'aste. 1'hc intention was to introduce new students, returning students and the Iowa City residents to the restaurants and retail downtown. • Twenty-seven restaurants offered small "taste" portions for an average $2 per item. About 16 retail stores offered special savings on their items as well. • More than 14,000 $1 tickets were sold. • 2,500 - 3,000 people enjoyed the Taste. • Mayor Bailey opened the'1'aste with an Official Welcome to the students. • We offered booth space to Summer of the Arts and displayed "welcome" material from the City of Iowa City. • 't'here was live music at Black I [awk Mini Park Because of the great turnout of residents and students, the DTA and the University of Iowa Welcome Week look forward to continuing and expanding the 'Paste of Iowa City. "I~us year's attendance shows that the community and University can work together to reach a variety of demographics. How Will the City Benefit One of the most satisfying accomplishments of the event was the blend of students and residents that enjoyed the Taste and each other's company. It wasn't unusual to hear residents say they hadn't been downtown in a long time. We also heard students say they had no idea that downtown had this much to offer them. Bringing this blend and these numbers of people together into the downtown district is an important benefit to the city. The Reason for Increased Fundins? The goal of the Taste of Iowa City Team is to make the 2009 event grander and more successful. 2008 restaurants were very pleased and have akeady committed to 2009. Restaurants that didn't participate this year, want to be a part of 2009. Our goal is to increase attendance to 4,000 or 5,000. To do this we need funding to: • Add more tents for ticket and beverage sales • Offer more entertatnment • Increase advertising and (map) printing We invite the Mayor to open the Taste of Iowa City 2009. We also plan to have a University Official at the opening. 32S E. WASHINGTON STRGLT • SUITE 100 • IOWA CITY, IA • 52240 • 319-354-0863 dtaiowacity(~gmaiLcom • www.downtowniowacity.com Partnering fora better tomorrow Taste of Iowa City 2009 , ~ Downtown Association of Iowa City INCOME Restaurant Registrations 700 5% on 30,000 ticket sales 1500 Beverage Sales 800 Sponsors/Sale Items 5000 8000 EXPENSES Advertising 5000 Entertainment 1500 Supplies/Tents 500 Printing & Mailing 2000 Beverages 500 9500 Request City Funding 2000 October 31, 2008 32S E. WASHINGTON STREET • SUITE 100 • lowA CITY, IA • 52240. 319-354-0863 dtaiowacity@gmail.com • www.downtowniowacity.com APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT AND GROGRAM I-ulvvln~ FY2010 (July 1, 2009 -June 30, 2010 ,s`,~es~!~' w ~~ ~` CITY OF IotNl\ CITY W I ~ ~ ++~rS~i?r - 'Di7 wr~WN I o WA c ~-y Name of event program: Date(s) of event program: ~~'~ ~ - SOON ~ ~~ i N~Rt~fET /-~CC.~SS Did you receive funding from the City for this eventlprogram last year? Yes o No ~( If yes, how much -July 2008 (FY09) $ Amount requested from City of Iowa City -July 2009 (FY10) $ Location of event/program: io~A G ~ ~~DESr2tA-N ~~ c~oKR~~o~. ~E wlQEc~s CG~~~ I~E-rw~Rl~ Name of organization: (3I~i) 2~+8- I ~a-D S~OTf" t..AR5i7N ~ CF2t-.~ pay Phone: Contact person: Po 13cX (v 59 cty I ~ W Ik C+°n/ Z1p 5 zz ~~ Mailing address: street SEE ATTt~C NEll STA T5 Estimated number of individuals expected to attend: PC,E~~ Co(~1Nvl=~ Describe the event/program and all activities that will occur: ~ v15 lT6YZ>S ~r?E~ I r~ir2ty Cr ~-cc.t ss ~v Rcsl Des ~ VIA p~ W I (ZEI~SS 1-1-o'TSPbT i N .T~ 1 EnEST~~~N -~'~-I-- If this s an n ease or d ce ~easefrom previousCit~y i nla ngsple se~ at why D List Proposed Revenue Sources U ~5 . Description* I Requested Amount Total Funding for Program ~ ~~ "List public and private organizations, sale of item ,etc. This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an additional page may be submitted. Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for FY10 funding. Pleas_ e- sub~it tor,, _ ~~ Michael Lombardo, City Manager City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Applicants wilt be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discussion Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. r3u C SP~~ES How does this program/event benefit the Iowa City area? ~N~~C-~ ~ Corridor Free W fireless, I nc. P.O. Box 659 Iowa City, IA 52244 ELESS N O K - www.cfreewireless.org October 30, 2008 City of Iowa City City Council Members 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear City Council Members: In March of 2005, a joint venture called cFree began between the Cedar Rapids Downtown District and The James Gang, an Iowa City based community-building organization. The plan was to provide free access to the Internet via wireless hotspots in public areas of the Cultural Corridor of Eastern Iowa by August of the same year. Corridor Free Wireless, Inc. was established as snot-for-profit, 501 c3 organization and work was begun. Attached you will find maps of the coverage areas currently in place in Iowa City, Coralville and Cedar Rapids. The pedestrian mall of Iowa City was completed in the fall of 2005. The board of Corridor Free Wireless is requesting program funding from the City of Iowa City in support of continued service in the downtown pedestrian mall. Service is available to residents and visitors alike. Users can check the news, send an email or locate local restaurants, businesses, hotels and/or events. This enhances the downtown experience and promotes economic development. Current partners in this corridor-wide venture include the City of Cedar Rapids, the City of Coralville, the Cedar Rapids Downtown District, the Cedar Rapids Downtown Convention and Visitors Bureau, Rockwell Collins, CEC and, most recently, the Iowa City-Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau. We look forward to answering any questions to may have. Also, additional information is also available at your website: cfreewireless.org. Regards, The cFree Board Josh Capp Joe Hetrick Scott Larson Leigh Lewis Quinn Pettifer Brian Van Weelden Joseph Younker z W Z ! I /, Iowa City -Downtown Ped Mall N N N W Q ~ ~O II ~ I fj~1,055 ~ I DAVE~JP s z ~ zl SJ, O d z Z m ~ BL~G gT H I T ~ N' ~ ~ N ~~ ILD _ ~ 5T I ~ zl ~ m~T ~ O: u J m Z ~; zl =' GTON > 1 ~ ~ ~ N U J N v O .... z a L Oti ~ 5T ~ - C / ~ _r N -. ~ z--_r-` ,n a \~ r ~ -I ST z< r a I i W ~ g Z ~ _ o I ~~ o MARKET ST - ,.. II ,--EiOTZ ~ ~ Z ~~ IOWA ii ~ IOWA _ ~S 0 ,N D ~ q~F G AVE ' i I WASHINGTON ST --- L---''-` ~~~ ~ -. _ __ -~---, ~-- : ,r---~ y ~'i !a y ', COLLEGE ~ lJ ---_ .3~--=~ i I, _ \(~/ V ~ ~rh II 1 ^. I O Eo I ~ BURLINGTON ~ _J '~ ___ _~--- as ~~ ~ ~ ` ~ ~ a z ~ m a ~ - _ r N G RIVERSIDE J a O ? j CT (PR) - --- ~ PR z NTISS J j a _ _ '~ HARRIS(7N STr-^ -r--T ST I r ~ N _ N ~ W N m z ~,I-- ~?J ~QTRT ~ ~~~ a ` '" a s WIRELESS NETWORK ~ --~ _ -> cFree Wireless Internet Usage -Iowa City Network September 6 to October 30, 2008: Total logins /system uses: 2,506 Repeat logins from a specific wireless device: 247 Single logins from a specific wireless device: 525 (excluding repeat logins) Total wireless devices accessing the system: 772 Coverage Areas ~ cFree Wireless Network The Corridor Free Wireless Network cFree, is a bold community project created to give free Internet access via wireless technologies in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Coralville in a number of key public spaces. The project is acommunity-driven, and community-funded not for profit venture led by the Ccdar Rapids Downtown District, and The James Gang, a community building organization based in Iowa City. Coverage Areas The areas, depicted in blue, indicate the current cFree wireless coverage areas. Please note that coverage areas as depicted represent outside coverage and in most all cases coverage will not extend indoors. Furthermore, coverage footprints can change due to local interference. Iowa City -Downtown Ped Mali ST ~- z o ~ M/~RKET li ST z ~; IOWA A - JEFFERSO~I~ST VE i ! WASHINGTON ST ; - } I _ _ ~ ~. •- ~ A C •~ ,y : i ~ COIIEGE ~ V A L. -.,_ .. _. .._ . 'D ~ ~ ~ BURLINGTON z ..- ------ --- ST a N 4 Zoomal~le PDF Ma.p -Iowa City http://cfreewireless.org/ 10/30/2008 About The Project The Corridor Free Wireless Network, also know as cFree, is a bold community project created to give free access to the internet via wireless technologies to Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Coralville in a number of key public spaces. cFree is a community driven and community funded not-for-profit venture that is overseen by anon-profit organization which is comprised of constituents of The James Gang, Cedar Rapids Downtown District, City of Coralville and parties directly involved with the creation and oversight of the project. cFree has created free wireless internet hotspots in the following locations. Hotspot Locations: • Downtown Cedar Rapids - Riverfront to 5th Street, 1st Ave to 8th Ave. - Completed Sept 2005 The Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City -Completed Fall 2005 Iowa River Landing Coralville -Completed August 2006 Northridge Park Coralville -Completed June 2005 Coralville City Center -Completed June 2005 Urban parks in Cedar Rapids, Coralville and Iowa City -Completed July 2005 We would like to see the City of Iowa City join in supporting this venture which benefits residents, visitors and businesses alike. Wireless Coverage Area Maps The Reason The internet is the world's largest community. It provides access to information beyond the capacity of any single person. Should access to the internet be a free public resource? Once contained by office buildings, houses and libraries, the internet is no longer tied to a physical building. Wireless internet broadcasting is the modern medium for accessing the World Wide Web. The cFree Wireless Network was inspired by four key principles: 1. Public access to the internet can help individuals pursue their own creative endeavors and personal interests, thus increasing quality of life. 2. Free internet access adds value to public spaces and parks, thus encouraging more community members to utilize these spaces and increase the pedestrian traffic in business districts. 3. The implementation of this wireless project will. encourage people to interact in the community, stimulate business, and move Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Coralville towards the technology of the future. "Interacting neighbors build stronger communities". 4. Free wireless hotspots add technological "Style" to urban environments. Along the lines of the theories of Richard Florida in his book, The Rise of the Creative Class, cool cities draw people that drive the creative economy. The Technology The cFree network utilizes a mesh wireless technology from Strix Systems. This system consists of large broadcasting towers and small decoding stations that distribute the signal to designated areas. We are working with Communications Engineering Companies to install and maintain the wireless infrastructure. Based on this configuration, there should be little maintenance necessary, except in cases where it is expanded to cover larger geographic areas. The Organization The cFree wireless network is a private nonprofit endeavor of Cedar Rapids Downtown District and The James Gang, and is funded entirely through business sponsorships, community donations, and community grants. The back-end network maintenance is provided by Light Edge Communications, alocal Internet service provider. cFree is managed by anon-profit corporation Board of Directors. This group is responsible for upkeep of the network, promotion of its services, fund raising, and community relations. Current board of directors: Paul Burns Josh Capp Joe Hetrick Scott Larson Leigh Lewis Joe Younker Former Board Members: David Chadima Jamie Licko Tyler Olson Andy Stoll Rob Pilaszewski Scott Fiddelke Vanessa Solesbee Coverage Areas ~ cFree Wireless Network Coralville -North Ridge Park ~`,cr ~ off. - !~~wo~r+'~ ~ o~ ~ ~~~ --- ~ - ..,- r~ ' ~ ~.~ - , ~ _ noc~ ~~ `• '~ ~' 1NINTEHFMIMC V flf ' I ~ t~0 ufurr ap ~ ~ r~ u+ ,~ -__ : -_.. 1_ - ~ _... ~_i -~. liTlfST Nh~ ~ II ~ G O~ '~ ~ NORTH~Np CR ~~~~ Zoomahle_PDF_ M_ap -Coralville, North Ridge Park st S" ~,; S7 6 \, '~. wn~,~rT cT i ST ST dT}1 ~' ' .- 71H ST ! ~~ "~:, ,'~~~~ t r: btF! T i r , r .,.Iq., ... .... ~ ,. ~< r,g ~ STN ~ St . Zoomable PDF M-~ -Coralville, City Lampus http://cfreewireless.org/?page_id=3 8 10/30/2008 Coralville - laity t,ampus Coverage Areas ~ cFree Wireless Network Coralville -Iowa River Landing. Coralville City Campus Coverage 104 ~~ullc4bf~ G~~ ~~~~i5}irn~ i ~~ - --- Loomablc,_PDF_M~ -Coralville, City Campus Cedar Kapids -Downtown ~I ~ A r `~'~ ~' ~ ~ K ~u~' ,,~~, ~~, ~ ~ y ~ T P";'+ i~ l b ~- - ~ ~,. _ ~ ~, i /; r,/ ter, 7oomahle PDF Map -Cedar Rapids, Downtown http://cfreewircless.org/?page_id=38 10~30~2008 APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENT AND PROGRAM FuNUllv~ FY2010 (July 1, 2009 -June 30, 2010 Name of event/program: Date(s) of eventlprogram Youth Advisory Commission See attached ~~ CITY Of~ 101'VA CIT1' Did you receive funding from the City for this eventlprogram last year? Yes fQ No 0 If yes, how much -July 2008 (FY09) $ 3 000 Amount requested from City of Iowa City -July 2009 (FY10) $ ~~ 250 Location of event program: ee at a d Name of organization: Yout Contact person: Maria^ u ua,-,- Day Phone: ~s~-5n~t Mailing address: Street 4tQ F ingrnn City Tnrta r'it3• zip_ ,~796n Estimated number of individuals expected to attend: Describe the event/program and all activities that will occur: How does this program/event benefit the Iowa City area? If this is an increase or decrease from previous City funding, please indicate why: anticipated increase in grants due to increased marketing efforts List Proposed Revenue Sources Description* Requested Amount Requested City Funding $ Total Funding for Program $ _ _ _ _... "List public and private organlza>;lons, sale v. iiciiw, ~~~. This application must be filled out completely. If more space is necessary an Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2008, to be considered for Michael Lombardo, City Manager City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Applicants will be notified of the Council meeting when funding allocation discussion Office at 356-5010 if you have questions. Estimated Major Expenses Description Amount Global Villa e $ 250 Website & Advertising $ 1,000 Empowerment Grants $ 2,000 Carnival $ 1,000 Total Budget for EventlProgram $ 4 250 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION (YAC) Explanation of funding requests for fiscal year 2009-2010 Summer of the Arts Global Village: $250 We have participated in the Global Village event in June 2006, 2007, and 2008. At the event the YAC usually runs a tent focusing on another nation, and provides beverages and craft activities for children attending. The event provides a chance for the YAC to interact with younger youth of the community, increasing the visibility of the Commission. We are requesting less money this year to go towards our involvement. We have deemed some of the funds for this event are unnecessary. Website and Advertising: $1000 Last year we were allotted $500 for developing and promoting a website about the YAC. Since then we have produced a website which offers a community events calendar focusing on youth, biographical information about members and materials relating to the youth empowerment grant. Since the success of the website and the YAC depends on community engagement, we are requesting funding to advertise. We advertised during fiscal year 2009 by producing flyers, pencils, and Face book ads. We hope to continue to expand our advertising by reaching out to student groups at the high schools and university as well as community groups that indicate interest in the program. Through advertising we hope to increase community awareness and participation in YAC endeavors. Youth Empowerment Grant: $200 We were allotted $2000 for continuing a youth mini grant program for fiscal year 2009. We have developed an application ad process for evaluating and approving youth led projects for Iowa City residents with funding up to $500. A student outreach group at Regina was awarded a grant for a project geared towards helping needy families during the holidays. With active promotion and targeted information, countless people have the opportunity to be helped by Iowa City youth. Back to School Summer Fun Fest: $1000 A new idea thought up this year by the Commission was the emergence of an annual back to school celebration at the City Park for the Iowa City Community School District. The event could include possible donated swim user for ICCSD students, small carnival games and activities, and school affiliated softball tournaments. Much more detail will be put into the event in the upcoming future, and the event will likely take place the weekend before school starts for the ICCSD. Being a youth oriented organization, the YAC feels it should take a much larger role in the area school and this event would be a great way to have fun and bring the schools together. Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County 322 Last Second Strcct Iowa City, IA 52240 Email: andy@htfjc.org Website: www.htfjc.org OEfice~ 319.358.0212 Fax: 319.358.0053 Michael Lombardo November 1, 2008 Board of Directors . City of Iowa City Bob Dworsky, Pre.rrdent 410 E. Washington Street Slate .Senator, 15"~ Drttnrt Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Steve Long, Pretnlent-elect Ionia City P/arming e~' Community Dear Mr. Lombardo, Development Rori Alavrias, Se~~retar}~ On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, IL+ra/.9dvitorJ~ Committee we would like to thank the City of Iowa City for investing $10,000 in the Trust Fund ]ake Young, Treasurer this year. This investments has helped enable the Trust Fund to apply for and obtain McGladre)~ r~ Pnl~en, LLP as much as $250,000 in state funding each year to support housing activities in ~-~~'~~'~~~~~~~ Johnson County. Jerry .-lnthony ,Unrverrit}~ of Iorrrr, C `rGarr e~ Regional P/arurrn~ Bob Burns, Burnt e~'Bunu, LC. Criss}' Canganelli, Shelter House Alai~~ann Denrvs, Ex-offrcYo Tbc Houtiag Fel%uahrp Iiirsten Fre}'> Kennedy, Cruire, Fre~• mrd Gehter Steve Gordon, All4 Management Ellen Habel, City of Cora/viI/e Chris LeFever, US Bank Dee I\filler, RE/MAX Rea! Estate Centre Scott Schroeder, Iowa State Bank and Trutt Sally Stutsman, Jobnton County Board of Supervisors Dean Wheatley, City of North I1'ber y Larry Wilson, University of Iowa FM-Campus and Facilities Planning Staff Andy Johnson, Executive Director Because the matching funds from Iowa City, as well as other area governments, are crucial to our success in leveraging these additional resources, we request that you budget for an investment during the next fiscal year. Enclosed with this letter is a brief annual report of our activities in 2008. The funds you have invested in the Trust Fund have been used well. Several of the highlights of our year include: ^ Approving a $175,000 grant to the Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS® which will: o Provide construction financing for an affordable home using green building features and universal design elements which will be showcased on the 2009 Parade of Homes, and o Provide the seed money for an ongoing fund for the Realtors Association to use to support affordable housing efforts in Johnson County. ^ Approving a $300,000 loan to the Housing Fellowship which will assist in the development of 22 affordable rental homes in Iowa City. ^ Approving a $15,000 loan to Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity to support including green building features into one home. ^ Approving a $170,000 loan to Builders of Hope for the purchase of a home to be used as transitional housing for up to seven individuals with mental illness. ^ Setting aside over $12,000 to assist households impacted by the 2008 floods to pay housing related expenses including security. deposits, rent and util' deposits and payments. The 20 households as_ S~,J is u~~ II 11 household income of $10,000. I~( ~l ~ 11 11 Housing Trust Fund Johnson County In addition, the Trust Fund has successfully partnered with other agencies to secure additional grant Binding to he used for specific purposes. These grants include: $127,000 from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Ues Moines which will be used to assist rural homeowners with needed repairs and improvements. Partners on the grant are the East Central Iowa Council of Governments and Hills Bank. $270,000 from the Iowa Department of Economic Development to provide temporary rental assistance to elderly and disabled individuals and households while they are on the Section 8 waiting list. A partnership with the Iowa City Housing Authority made this grant possible. $16,000 from the United Way of Johnson County to support a collaboration with eight housing and service providers to improve agency processes and address funding gaps which prevent households from moving toward self-sufficiency. An additional $9,500 has been approved by United Way to continue this program for the coming year. The projects we have supported as well as the specific grants we administer are helping address the need for more transitional and affordable rental housing as well as promoting homeownership, investing in rehabilitation of existing housing and assisting the most vulnerable residents of Johnson County. It is not an exaggeration to claim that the investments made by Johnson County, Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City make all these programs possible. Without the expressions of local support, HTFJC would be unable to apply for funding from the State Housing Trust Fund. This annual grant provides most of the capital for our revolving loan fund and other programs. Two years ago we set a goal of $100,000 invested from local governments and divided this amount based on each jurisdiction's population. Using this measure, Johnson County has invested $24,000, Coralville invested $15,000 and North Liberty contributed $8,000 each year. We are inviting them to continue these investments. Using the same measure, an investment from Iowa City of $53,000 would reach our goal. While we recognize that it will be a difficult year for cities economically, the same factors also impact the ability of low income households to afford decent housing and we invite the City to consider increasing the investment over this year's contribution if possible. Thank you for consideration of this request for the City of Iowa City to again make an investment to support the work of the Housing Trust Fund. Staff and members of the board are available to attend council work sessions to answer any questions you may have about this investment. As always, we also welcome the opportunity to consider ways the Trust Fund can serve as a valuable partner to Iowa City. Yours truly, ~~ Senator Robert Dvorsky, President ~. C Andy Johnson, E cutive Director the 3-lousing ?rust Fund Of Johnson County zoos ~~~~e,Py~~ DEDICATED FUNDING FOR THE STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND In 2008 the Iowa legislature approved two standing sources of funding for the State Housing Trust Fund: an annual $3 million appropriation from the Rebuild Iowa Infra- structure Fund and, starting in FY 2010, a gradually increasing percentage of the Real Estate Transfer "I~ax. Housing advocates in Iowa have worked for a number of years for the creation of a state housing trust fund with dedicated funding. This was a signifi- cant success. LOCAL INVESTMENTS CONTINUF. AND GROW Last year Johnson County, Coralville and North Liberty contributed invest- ments to help capitalize the Housing Trust Fund. This year, those invest- ments were renewed year and Iowa City also approved a contribution. Without these investments, HTFJC would be un- able to apply for an annual grant from the State Housing Trust Fund. PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS ALSO IMPORTANT Local businesses and individual members of the Housing Trust Fund board of directors made annual pledges of nearly $20,000 to support the Building_for the Future grant. These contri- butions increased the amount of the Building grant, help stabilize Trust Fund operations and are an important indication of local support. The Trust Fund appreciates the contributions from Hills Bank, MidWestOne Bank, the University of Iowa Community Credit Union, Bank of the West, Burns Housing, First American Bank, Hodge Construction and US Bank. SECOND HOUSING SUMMIT HELD On January 25, 2008, the Housing Trust Fund hosted a second housing summit. Over 100 people attended the event. Summaries of studies of local and state housing needs were presented and representatives of an informal housing coalition summarized their work. TRUST FUND HELPS FLOOD VICTIMS HTFJC set aside nearly $13,000 to assist low income ,,,~ renters displaced by flooding to pay security and utility deposits as they relocate. These funds are offered in conjunction with the relief funds administered by the Crisis Center. To date, these funds have as- sisted over twenty households with average household income of approximately $10,000. HTFJC believes that this is an example of how a flexible funding source can respond to changing needs in a community. TRUST FUND HELPS WITH HOME CONSTRUCTION/REHABILITATION HTFJC financing assisted with the remodeling of a home on Stanford Ave. (top) and the construction of a home on Dickenson Ave. (bottom), both in Iowa City. The homes were sold as part of the community land trust program of the Housing Fellowship. Since 2005, the Trust Fund's revolving loan fund has assisted with the construction/ rehabilitation of eight affordable rental units and six single family homes. The homes are in six different school at- tendance areas within two communities. Twenty six chil- dren live in homes assisted by the Trust Fund BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE GRANT ANNOUNCED The Trust Fund's first substantial grant has been awarded to the Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS® (ICAAR) for their proposed Homes fur Otn• Futiu•c. \~~ork- ing with Southgate Development, the City of Iowa City, the UI College of Law and Extend the Dream Foundation, ICAAR will oversee the construction of a home built with "green" features and universal design elements. The Trasr Fund Executive Director Andy John- home will be sold to a graduate of the homebuyer educa- son presents the Building for the Fur:~re tion course coordinated by ICAAR and Iowa City's Hous- grant ro Kim Ryan, president of the Iowa ing Authority. Proceeds from the sale will be used by City Area Association of REALTORS® ICAAR to fund future affordable housing initiatives. AND FINALLY... In the last 12 months, HTFJC also: Secured a grant, in partnership with the East Central Iowa Council of Govern- ments (ECICOG) and Hills Bank, from the Federal Home Loan Bank to assist ru- ral homeowners with repairs and rehabili- tation. Is coordinating the Affordable Housing Task Force of the Johnson County Coun- cil of Governments (JCCOG). Substantially changed the process and cri- teria for its revolving loan fund to better meet the needs of applicants. Was an active participant in the creation of a Joint Statement for an informal hous- ing group representing business, non- profit and citizen interest groups. Assisted with the Affordable Housing Market Study commissioned by the City of Iowa City. Acted as facilitator and fiscal agent for a group of eight housing and service pro- viders interested in improving client out- comes. ~i.e mission of tFie 3•fousing ?'rust fund is to promote. and support afforda.dte housing in Johnson County. 322 East Second Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 P: 319-358-0212 F: 319-358-0053 Email: andy@htfjc.org www.httjc.org 1 /22/09 ~~,®~ CITY O F IOWA. CITY ~P6 ~-~ ~®~~~ RA ~ D U ~ ~E~C~ Date: January 22, 2009 To: City Council From: Rick Fosse, Director of Public Works Jeff Davidson, Director of Planning and Community Development Re: Update: Flood-related activities Engineering and Public Works Administration • The Parkview Terrace Neighborhood meeting will be Thursday, January 22"d at the Water Plant • The Idyllwild Neighborhood meeting will be Thursday, January 29th at the Water Plant • Working with the FEMA Long Term Recovery Group to set up a Toolbox Workshop. The preliminary date for the workshop is the morning of February 24 in meeting room A of the Library. The ToolBox workshop is a collection of recovery tools that can help community's ongoing long-term recovery from the recent disasters. It includes a guide to recovery resources developed especially for Iowa communities receiving ESF #14 LTCR support. The attached pdf gives additional background on this workshop. • Rick Fosse is serving on a Floodplain Management Panel facilitated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to examine state regulations and policies in light of the flooding experienced in 2008. Our first meeting was January 13tH • Met with FEMA regarding our ongoing flood recovery and federal reimbursement. • Developing concept statements for FHWA repair projects • Evaluating the damage assessment of the Iowa River Power Dam Water • Went over status of flood damaged equipment with Melissa Miller (for insurance claim preparation). • Replacing meters in flooded areas as heating systems are restored. • Meeting with HR Green tomorrow to verify measurements for VFD and soft-start replacement • Still waiting for a schedule on the 12" river crossing repairs (Old Plant and Hwy 6) Wastewater Plant Maintenance Crew work this week: All flow meter work is complete at the North Influent Pump Bldg. Replacement flow meter on order for North Filter Bldg. Iowa Ave. Siphon Structure Flow detector is installed Additional items to complete: • Finish work on Valve Actuators in Sludge Pump Bldg • Complete installation of 2 water heaters • Install 2 air conditioners at North Admin • Finish repair of grinder controls - 2 out of 3 remain • Repair Influent wet well float alarms • Bar Screen gate actuator repairs - 1 out of 2 remain • Troubleshoot and repair #2 old Secondary Clarifier - • Troubleshoot and repair Recirculation Station VFD - - 2 out of 5 remain to be done. trips out. trips out January 22, 2009 Page 2 • Complete repairs of Humus Pump Station • Complete duct and heat exchanger clean up • Remove old Admin Bldg. boiler • Relocate River Street Stormwater Station controls -higher elevation • Convert West Park Lift station to submersible pump system • Install Iowa Ave. siphon flow monitor system • Replace Iowa Ave. Siphon system Planning and Community Development Currently working with 49 of the 124 applicants for state and federal Jumpstart funds. All of the Jumpstart State funds ($686, 196) have been committed and approximately $555,000 in Jumpstart federal funds have been committed. The Community Foundation of Johnson County currently has $57,000 earmarked for mortgage/rental payment assistance. Over $41,000 has been committed and checks are issued monthly to 17 households. The $11.5 million Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Acquisition application was submitted to Iowa Homeland Security on January 13 and it is anticipated that the review will take two to three months. Staff members are working with homeowners on the details involved in the acquisition and also explaining the appeals process if they are not satisfied with the offer of 112% of assessed value. Staff members are also working on the demolition process once the home has been acquired. Working with the Public Works/Engineering and Housing Inspection Services staff to prepare for the neighborhood meetings on January 22 and 29. It3WA ESF #14 LTGR TCfO-LBC~X WQRKSHOPS BACKGROUND INFORMATION WHEN: Available dates: February 19 - 26, 2009 (There are fourteen (14) opportunities for ten (10) communities to participate.) CONTENT: Training opportunity on recovery tools that aid a community's long-term recovery -ESF #14 LTGR Tools (LTGR Tools). WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Representatives from Iowa Communities receiving ESF #14 LTGR support including: ^ Local elected leadership. ^ Local administrative and technical staff (City and County Administration, Planning, Housing, Engineering, Finance, Economic Development). ^ Community recovery stakeholders. ^ Representatives from: ^ Councils of Governments (COGS) or Regional Planning Commissions (RPCs). • Chambers of commerce. ^ Community foundations. • Key nonprofit organizations. ^ Others interested in long-term recovery of impacted communities. GOAL: Assist ongoing community long-term recovery efforts. OBJECTIVES:. Now that communities have received their LTGR Reports/Strategies/Plans, they have the opportunity for further assistance in developing recovery implementation skills. Iowa LTGR Workshops will: • Introduce tools that aid recovery. • Provide an opportunity to apply the tools to a project specific to each participating community. • Introduce Iowa ESF #14 LTGR Resource Guide -Technical Assistance Resources and Funding Opportunities. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. What is an Iowa ESF #14 LTGR ToolBox (Iowa LTGR ToolBox)? • Iowa LTGR ToolBox is a collection of recovery tools that can help your community's ongoing long-term recovery from the recent disasters. • It includes a guide to recovery resources developed especially for Iowa communities receiving ESF #14 LTGR support. • It houses LTGR Tools for convenient access for your community to utilize as ongoing recovery efforts go forward. 2. What do you mean by LTGR Tool? • LTGR Tools are documents, guidelines and/or materials that help communities identify strategies, initiatives and projects to aid in their long-term recovery from a disaster. 3. How can I learn how to use LTGR Tools? • ESF #14 LTGR Program and Rebuild Iowa Office (RIO) are helping your community offer a workshop to introduce and train on the use of LTGR Tools. • Participation is by invitation. • Participants will be identified in partnership with local leadership. It is intended that representatives from City and County governmental administrative and technical staff and local recovery stakeholder groups participate along with local and State elected leadership, key nonprofit organizations, community foundations, COGS, RPCs and chambers of commerce. • Activities will include hands-on step-by-step exercises for using each tool. 4. Why is this workshop important for my community? • LTCR Workshops introduce and provide training opportunities for LTCR Tools that aid recovery decision-making. They help identify and develop strategies, projects, programs and initiatives important to your community's long-term recovery in ways that maximize the use of recovery and community resources, helping better prepare them to connect with recovery technical assistance and funding opportunities. 5. What is expected from the community in which workshops are offered? ESF #14 LTCR is providing training materials and facilitators. Local communities are invited to partner with ESF #14 LTCR and RIO in hosting their community's workshop and: • Identify apoint-of-contact for event planning. • Identify those within the community, along with contact information, whose attendance and participation will benefit the community's long-term recovery. • Identify a date, time period and secure a workshop location. A four- [4] hour block of time is required. Workshops will be held between February 19 and 26, 2009, and offered on a day convenient for your community. • Secure commitment from those invited to attend and participate. A minimum of fifteen (15) to twenty (20) participants is required. • With assistance from ESF #14 LTCR and RIO, issue asave-the-date, followed by an invitation to invitees and scheduled reminders leading up to the workshop date. • Those communities with fewer than fifteen (15) people who wish to attend will be given an opportunity to participate in a neighboring community's workshop. • Provide food and beverages for participants as needed. 6. How are LTCR Tools utilized? LTCR Tools help communities: • Understand the LTCR process and allow identification and development of LTCR projects in ways that connect them with recovery technical assistance resources and funding opportunities. • Link projects and initiatives so they have a more powerful impact on community recovery and are more attractive to prospective funding resources. • Identify important decision-making benchmarks and strategies for successful implementation of recovery initiatives. • And more.. . 7. Who uses LTCR Tools? • ESF #14 LTCR planning professionals use them in the recovery planning process. • LTCR Tools were designed for local governing authorities, planning groups and recovery stakeholders who consider the community's long-term recovery from a disaster. ' • Others involved in general recovery planning and ongoing community development. 8. What if I need more help after training? • RIO is trained on the use of the Iowa LTCR ToolBox and can provide ongoing assistance. 9. How do I prepare to attend? Bring a copy of your community's LTCR Report/Strategy/Plan. If you do not already have a copy, you can download one from the RIO Web site www.rio.iowa.gov. As a community, identify a LTCR project, strategy, program or initiative your community would like to further develop for use in the hands-on exercise during the workshop. ESF #14 LTCR staff will work with your community point of contact to assist with this selection. Bring your excitement, enthusiasm and vision for your community's long-term recovery. *s. a Who Is ESF #14 LTCR? ~. ~iA ki y ..~~ •l ESF a'14 Long-Term Gommunlty Recovery (LTCR) Is a community-locused Federal, State antl local inltlatlve. It helps disaster-Impacted communities Identify opportunities for a more effective recovery, (acllltate partnerships that leverage a community's recovery and maximize the use of recovery resources. One (1) of (Ifteen (15) Emergency Support Functions (ESFS) authorized in the National Response Framework that guides the Federal response to tllsastars with significant Impacts, ESF It14 LTCR Is a Fetleral Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program. © 2008 FEMA Region VII -ESF #14 Long-Tenn Community Recovery (LTCR) IP7 CITY OF IOWA CITY QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT October 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008 Finance Department Prepared by: Brian Cover Senior Accountant OVERVIEW The City of Iowa City's investment objectives are safety, liquidity and yield. The primary objective of the City of Iowa City's investment activities is the preservation of capital and the protection of investment principal. The City's investment portfolio remains sufficiently liquid to enable the City to meet operating requirements that cash management procedures anticipate. In investing public funds, the City's cash management portfolio is designed with the objective of regularly exceeding the average return on the six month U.S. Treasury Bill. The Treasury Bill is considered a benchmark for riskless investment transactions and therefore comprises a minimum standard for the portfolio's rate of return. The rolling average return on the six-month U.S. Treasury Bill for the prior 365 days was 1.64% at 12/31/08. The investment program seeks to achieve returns above this threshold, consistent with risk limitations and prudent investment principles. The rate of return on the City's entire portfolio for the quarter was 2.81 % which is 117 basis points higher than the threshold. Investments purchased by the City of Iowa City for the first quarter of this fiscal year had an average return of 2.87%. Rates on new investment purchases in our operating cash portfolio for the fourth quarter were approximately 187 basis points lower than investments purchased at this time last year. The federal funds rate is the interest rate at which banks lend to each other. The Federal Reserve cut the main U.S. interest rate to "a target range" of between zero and 0.25 percent and said it will do whatever is necessary to ease the longest recession in a quarter- century. There have been 9 rate cuts in the past 14 months. The quarterly investment report lists investments by fund, by institution, by maturity date, and investments purchased and redeemed. New official state interest rates setting the minimum that may be paid by Iowa depositories on public funds in the 180 to 364 day range during this quarter were 2.10% in October, 1.70% in November, and 1.35% in December 2008. m H 0 co vs ~_ V c~ 3 O O V ~_ U = ~ H' o ~ o ~ 0 ~_ ~ Ul c~ T __~ ~ _ ~ spga S ' ~ - ~0.~ ~~ ~ ~ - sp,~ j _ ~w ~p,~ a _ O lpq, as ~, _ gyp, ~~ _ ~ ~I Y 9p,~ ~ a0 4 - 9 O.qa S ~ 9p,~ ~~ ' 9p,~ '~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~~ CO ~ ~ M N ~ ~ uan~aa ~o a6e~uaaaad ~I (~ l1. L i i 8p,~ a O~~ ~ _~ 8p ~~aS L sp,4~ ~ ~ 8p,~ ~'~ ~ _E ~ a ~p~~a i Oii ~p~~'a ~ ~~ S lp,4 Q ~~ H m ~0,/ ~ ~~ ~, W 1 ! 9p, i ~~0 9p 4' a S l i 9p,~ ~r 9p,~~ '~ ~ '~~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 o sp'~a 'I Cfl ~ d' M N ~ O 0 I i a~a~ ~sa~a~u ~ '~, CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENTS ON HAND DETAIL LISTING BY MATURITY DATE 12/31 /2008 INSTITUTION INVESTMENT PURCHASE MATURITY INVESTMENT INTEREST NAME TYPE DATE DATE AMOUNT RATE IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVEST TRUST IPAIT 13-Jun-02 N/A $ 3,000,000.00 VARIABLE HILLS BANK SAVINGS 10-Oct-06 N/A $ 1,000,000.00 VARIABLE HILLS BANK SAVINGS 16-Nov-07 N/A $ 5,000,000.00 VARIABLE HILLS BANK SAVINGS 18-Jul-08 N/A $ 1,000,000.00 VARIABLE WELLS FARGO CD 02-Oct-08 02-Jan-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.440 HILLS BANK CD 16-Jan-08 16-Jan-09 $ 5,000,000.00 4.400 BANK OF THE WEST CD 17-Apr-08 30-Jan-09 $ 5,000,000.00 2.690 WELLS FARGO CD 02-Oct-08 06-Feb-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.440 HILLS BANK CD 14-Feb-08 14-Feb-09 $ 3,000,000.00 3.250 LIBERTY BANK CD 14-Feb-08 14-Feb-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.255 FIRST AMERICAN CD 15-May-08 06-Mar-09 $ 2,000,000.00 2.910 LIBERTY BANK CD 02-Oct-08 06-Mar-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.475 FIRST AMERICAN CD 15-May-08 20-Mar-09 $ 2,000,000.00 2.960 BANK OF THE WEST CD 15-May-08 03-Apr-09 $ 2,000,000.00 2.980 FIRST AMERICAN BANK CD 21-Oct-08 10-Apr-09 $ 5,000,000.00 3.460 FIRST AMERICAN 06A GO CD 04-Apr-08 10-Apr-09 $ 1,294,988.51 2.510 FIRST AMERICAN 03 GO CD 17-Apr-08 15-Apr-09 $ 666,355.82 2.410 IPAIT CD 14-Jul-08 24-Apr-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.000 WELLS FARGO CD 31-Oct-08 30-Apr-09 $ 4,000,000.00 2.760 FREEDOM SECURITY CD 31-Oct-08 30-Apr-09 $ 1,000,000.00 3.150 UICCU CD 08-May-08 08-May-09 $ 12,000,000.00 2.860 IOWA STATE BANK CD 11-Jul-08 22-May-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.020 AMERICAN BANK & TRUST CD 02-Oct-08 31-May-09 $ 1,000,000.00 3.500 FIRST AMERICAN BANK CD 21-Oct-08 31-May-09 $ 3,000,000.00 3.460 WELLS FARGO CD 19-Nov-08 31-May-09 $ 2,500,000.00 2.250 FIRST AMERICAN BANK CD 28-Aug-08 01-Jun-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.590 LIBERTY BANK CD 11-Jul-08 05-Jun-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.065 HILLS BANK CD 11-Jul-08 19-Jun-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.250 FIRST AMERCIAN 08 GO CD 02-Jul-08 26-Jun-09 $ 4,692,103.64 3.060 FARMERS & MERCHANTS CD 02-Oct-08 30-Jun-09 $ 2,500,000.00 3.510 FIRST AMERICAN BANK CD 21-Oct-OS 30-Jun-09 $ 1,000,000.00 3.460 FIRST AMERICAN BANK CD 28-Aug-08 01-Jul-09 $ 3,000,000.00 3.610 AMERICAN BANK & TRUST CD 21-Oct-08 02-Jul-09 $ 5,000,000.00 3.300 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 03-Nov-08 31-Jul-09 $ 2,000,000.00 2.860 FREEDOM SECURITY CD 19-Nov-08 14-Aug-09 $ 2,000,000.00 2.980 FARMERS & MERCHANTS CD 19-Nov-08 28-Aug-09 $ 1,922,140.00 2.811 FARMERS & MERCHANTS CD 19-Nov-08 11-Sep-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.011 FARMERS & MERCHANTS CD 19-Nov-08 25-Sep-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.391 WELLS FARGO CD 23-Dec-08 09-Oct-09 $ 2,000,000.00 1.590 WELLS FARGO CD 23-Dec-08 23-Oct-09 $ 2,000,000.00 1.590 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 03-Nov-08 31-Oct-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.010 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 03-Nov-08 31-Oct-09 $ 1,000,000.00 3.110 WELLS FARGO CD 23-Dec-08 13-Nov-09 $ 2,000,000.00 1.590 FARMERS & MERCHANTS CD 23-Dec-08 25-Nov-09 $ 2,000,000.00 1.880 FIRST AMERICAN BANK 05 GO CD 12-Dec-08 11-Dec-09 $ 813,951.74 1.610 IPAIT CD 15-Dec-08 11-Dec-09 $ 1,376,662.31 1.690 WELLS FARGO CD 31-Dec-08 31-Dec-09 $ 1,000,000.00 1.420 IPAIT CD 31-Dec-08 04-Jan-10 $ 4,000,000.00 2.000 FREEDOM SECURITY CD 02-Jul-08 25-Jun-10 $ 300,000.00 4.050 FREEDOM SECURITY CD 02-Jul-08 25-Jun-10 $ 974,504.00 4.050 CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENTS ON HAND DETAIL LISTING BY MATURITY DATE 12/31 /2008 INSTITUTION INVESTMENT PURCHASE MATURITY INVESTMENT INTEREST NAME TYPE DATE DATE AMOUNT RATE IPAIT -WATER CD 28-Feb-08 27-Feb-12 $ 450,000.00 4.100 IPAIT -WATER CD 28-Feb-08 27-Feb-12 $ 2,234,789.00 4.100 AMERICAN BANK & TRUST CD 12-Dec-08 12-Dec-13 $ 6,197,315.00 3.750 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 12-Dec-08 12-Dec-13 $ 2,000,000.00 4.180 TOTAL $ 133,922,810.02 CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 INVESTMENTS ON HAND AT 9/30/08 $ 112,771,877.70 INVESTMENT PURCHASE MATURITY INVESTMENT INTEREST INSTITUTION TYPE DATE DATE AMOUNT RATE PURCHASES 10/01108 TO 12!31/08 WELLS FARGO CD 02-Oct-OS 02-Jan-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.440 $ 2,000,000.00 WELLS FARGO CD 02-Oct-OS 06-Feb-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.440 $ 2,000,000.00 LIBERTY BANK CD 02-Oct-08 O6-Mar-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.475 $ 2,000,000.00 AMERICAN BANK & TRUST CD 02-Oct-08 31-May-09 $ 1,000,000.00 3.500 $ 1,000,000.00 FARMERS & MERCHANTS CD 02-Oct-08 30-Jun-09 $ 2,500,000.00 3.510 $ 2,500,000.00 FIRST AMERICAN BANK CD 21-Oct-OS 10-Apr-09 $ 5,000,000.00 3.460 $ 5,000,000.00 FIRST AMERICAN BANK CD 21-Oct-OS 31-May-09 $ 3,000,000.00 3.460 $ 3,000,000.00 FIRST AMERICAN BANK CD 21-Oct-OS 30-Jun-09 $ 1,000,000.00 3.460 $ 1,000,000.00 AMERICAN BANK & TRUST CD 21-Oct-08 02-Jul-09 $ 5,000,000.00 3.300 $ 5,000,000.00 WELLS FARGO CD 31-Oct-08 30-Apr-09 $ 4,000,000.00 2.760 $ 4,000,000.00 BANK OF THE WEST O5 GO CD 15-Oct-OS 14-Nov-08 $ 905,423.39 1.110 $ 905,423.39 FREEDOM SECURITY CD 31-Oct-08 30-Apr-09 $ 1,000,000.00 3.150 $ 1,000,000.00 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 03-Nov-08 31-Jul-09 $ 2,000,000.00 2.860 $ 2,000,000.00 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 03-Nov-08 31-Oct-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.010 $ 2,000,000.00 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 03-Nov-OS 31-Oct-09 $ 1,000,000.00 3.110 $ 1,000,000.00 WELLS FARGO CD 19-Nov-OS 31-May-09 $ 2,500,000.00 2.250 $ 2,500,000.00 FREEDOM SECURITY CD 19-Nov-OS 14-Aug-09 $ 2,000,000.00 2.980 $ 2,000,000.00 FARMERS & MERCHANTS CD 19-Nov-08 28-Aug-09 $ 1,922,140.00 2.811 $ 1,922,140.00 FARMERS & MERCHANTS CD 19-Nov-08 11-Sep-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.011 $ 2,000,000.00 FARMERS 8 MERCHANTS CD 19-Nov-08 25-Sep-09 $ 2,000,000.00 3.391 $ 2,000,000.00 BANK OF THE WEST 05 GO CD 14-Nov-08 14-Nov-08 $ 845,477.56 0.290 $ 845,477.56 FIRST AMERICAN BANK 05 GO CD 12-Dec-OS 11-Dec-09 $ 813,951.74 1.610 $ 817,422.17 AMERICAN BANK & TRUST CD 12-Dec-08 12-Dec-13 $ 6,197,315.00 3.750 $ 6,197,315.00 MIDWESTONE BANK CD 12-Dec-08 12-Dec-13 $ 2,000,000.00 4.180 $ 2,000,000.00 IPAIT CD 15-Dec-08 11-Dec-09 $ 1,376,662.31 1.690 $ 1,385,668.87 WELLS FARGO CD 23-Dec-08 09-Oct-09 $ 2,000,000.00 1.590 $ 2,000,000.00 WELLS FARGO CD 23-Dec-08 23-Oct-09 $ 2,000,000.00 1.590 $ 2,000,000.00 WELLS FARGO CD 23-Dec-08 13-Nov-09 $ 2,000,000.00 1.590 $ 2,000,000.00 FARMERS & MERCHANTS CD 23-Dec-08 25-Nov-09 $ 2,000,000.00 1.880 $ 2,000,000.00 WELLS FARGO CD 31-Dec-08 31-Dec-09 $ 1,000,000.00 1.420 $ 1,000,000.00 IPAIT CD 31-Dec-08 04-Jan-10 $ 4,000,000.00 2.000 $ 4,000,000.00 TOTAL PURCHASES $ 69,073,446.99 REDEMPTIONS 10101/08 TO 12131/08 BANK OF THE WEST CD 04-Apr-OS 10-Oct-OS $ 6,000,000.00 2.530 $ (6,000,000.00) FIRST AMERICAN 07 GO (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) CD 06-Jun-08 12-Dec-OS $ 2,521,576.40 2.610 $ (33,467.11) FIRST AMERICAN 06A GO (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) CD 04-Apr-08 10-Apr-09 $ 1,412,030.98 2.510 $ (73,490.50) FIRST AMERICAN 08 GO (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) CD 02-Jul-OS 26-Jun-09 $ 7,165,680.70 3.060 $ (414,846.25) BANK OF THE WEST 05 GO CD 15-Sep-OS 15-Oct-08 $ 942,829.83 2.050 $ (942,829.83) FARMERS AND MERCHANTS CD 16-Oct-07 16-Oct-08 $ 1,000,000.00 5.010 $ (1,000,000.00) BANK OF THE WEST CD 17-Apr-08 31-Oct-08 $ 5,000,000.00 2.680 $ (5,000,000.00) FIRST AMERICAN 07 GO (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) CD 06-Jun-08 12-Dec-08 $ 2,521,576.40 2.610 $ (47,439.72) FIRST AMERICAN 08 GO (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) CD 02-Jul-08 26-Jun-09 $ 7,165,680.70 3.060 $ (883,666.98) BANK OF THE WEST CD 15-Oct-08 14-Nov-08 $ 905,423.39 1.110 $ (905,423.39) IOWA STATE BANK CD 16-Nov-07 16-Nov-08 $ 2,000,000.00 4.250 $ (2,000,000.00) FREEDOM SECURITY CD 02-Jul-08 26-Nov-08 $ 500,000.00 2.950 $ (500,000.00) BANK OF THE WEST 05 GO CD 14-Nov-08 28-Nov-08 $ 845,477.56 0.290 $ (845,477.56) AMERICAN BANK & TRUST CD 29-Nov-07 29-Nov-08 $ 6,000,000.00 4.700 $ (6,000,000.00) FIRST AMERICAN BANK CD 28-Aug-OS 01-Dec-OS $ 1,221,000.00 2.990 $ (1,221,000.00) FIRST AMERICAN 07 GO (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) CD 06-Jun-08 12-Dec-OS $ 2,521,576.40 2.610 $ (6,751.43) FIRST AMERICAN 08 GO (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) CD 02-Jul-08 26-Jun-09 $ 7,165,680.70 3.060 $ (439,301.13) FARMERS & MERCHANTS CD 12-Dec-06 12-Dec-OS $ 6,577,860.00 5.050 $ (6,577,860.00) AMERICAN BANK & TRUST -SEWER CD 27-Feb-08 12-Dec-OS $ 2,000,000.00 3.250 $ (2,000,000.00) CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 INVESTMENTS ON HAND AT 9/30/08 $ 112,771,877.70 INVESTMENT PURCHASE MATURITY INVESTMENT INTEREST INSTITUTION TYPE DATE DATE AMOUNT RATE FIRST AMERICAN 07 GO (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) CD 06-Jun-08 12-Dec-OS $ 2,521,576.40 2.610 $ (1,385,668.87) AMERICAN BANK & TRUST CD 13-Mar-08 14-Dec-OS $ 4,000,000.00 2.950 $ (4,000,000.00) FIRST AMERICAN 08 GO (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) CD 02-Jul-OS 26-Jun-09 $ 7,165,680.70 3.060 $ (345,140.13) FIRST AMERICAN O5 GO (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) CD 12-Dec-08 11-Dec-09 $ 817,422.17 1.610 $ (3,470.43) FIRST AMERICAN 03 GO (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) CD 17-Apr-08 15-Apr-09 $ 689,353.00 2.410 $ (14,974.78) IPAIT 07 GO (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) CD 15-Dec-08 11-Dec-09 $ 1,376,662.31 1.690 $ (9,006.56) BANK OF THE WEST CD 17-Apr-08 29-Dec-08 $ 5,000,000.00 2.690 $ (5,000,000.00) FREEDOM SECURITY CD 04-Apr-08 30-Dec-OS $ 286,700.00 2.680 $ (286,700.00) FREEDOM SECURITY CD 04-Apr-08 30-Dec-OS $ 583,000.00 2.680 $ (583,000.00) FREEDOM SECURITY CD 04-Apr-OS 30-Dec-08 $ 1,403,000.00 2.760 $ (1,403,000.00) TOTAL REDEMPTIONS $ (47,922,514.67) INVESTMENTS ON HAND AT 12/31/08 $ 133,922,810.02 CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENTS ON HAND SUMMARY BY FUND FUND TYPE 12/31 /08 12/31 /07 INVESTMENT INVESTMENT AMOUNT AMOUNT ALL OPERATING FUNDS $ 105,766,202.02 $ GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUND $ 8,500,000.00 $ EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RESERVE FUND $ - $ BOND RESERVE FUND $ 19,656,608.00 $ TOTAL CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENTS ON HAND LISTING BY INSTITUTION 96,889,804.60 6,400,000.00 20,234,265.00 $ 133,922,810.02 $ 123,524,069.60 12/31 /08 12/31 /07 INSTITUTION INVESTMENT INVESTMENT NAME AMOUNT AMOUNT AMERICAN BANK & TRUST $ 12,197,315.00 $ 6,000,000.00 BANK OF THE WEST $ 7,000,000.00 $ 49,508,026.76 FARMERS & MERCHANTS SAVINGS BANK $ 10,422,140.00 $ 10,552,364.00 FIRST AMERICAN BANK $ 25,467,399.71 $ 7,000,000.00 FREEDOM SECURITY BANK $ 4,274,504.00 $ 2,000,000.00 HILLS BANK & TRUST $ 17,000,000.00 $ 6,000,000.00 IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT TRUST $ 13,061,451.31 $ 19,400,000.00 LIBERTY BANK $ 6,000,000.00 $ 6,443,678.84 MIDWESTONE BANK (FORMERLY IOWA STATE BANK) $ 9,000,000.00 $ 12,020,000.00 U OF I COMM CREDIT UNION $ 12,000,000.00 $ 2,400,000.00 US BANK $ - $ - US TREASURY NOTES AND AGENCIES $ - $ - WELLS FARGO BANK $ 17,500,000.00 $ 2,200,000.00 WEST BANK $ - $ - TOTAL $ 133,922,810.02 $ 123,524,069.60 01/16/2009 12:17:09 PM -0500 FAXCOM ~ i /A` I11~ IOWA LEAGUE °f CITIES 317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 800 Des Moines, IA 50309-4113 (515) 244-7282 Fax: (515) 244-0740 www.iowaleague.org PAGE 1 OF 4 IP8 To: Jeff_Davidson Fax Number: 13193565009 Date: January 16, 2009 Subject: Legislative Link: January 16, 2009 Memo: The current edition of Legislative Link is attached to this message. Legislative Link is published weekly as a member service by the Iowa League of Cities during the legislative session and periodically during the interim. Past issues may be viewed at www.iowaleague.org. Questions and requests for additional information may be sent to the League's legislative staff at cv@iowaleague.org. 01/16/2009 12:17:09 PM -0500 FAXCOM PAGE 2 OF 4 :a sc : as ®v w a~+ rs v a vc e s a as r • ~ ~ ~s ~tive ,. •: League Legislative Day League Legislative Day wi(I be held January 27. Please, by visiting the League Web site. The legislative tears will provide an update on city issues. Chair of the Rebuild Iowa Advisory Cornrnission (RIAC) General Dardis, Rebuild Iowa Office Chief of Staff Ernily Hajek, and key legislators are scheduled to speak about disaster recovery. Discussion will also be held on the recent Property Tax Study Cornrnittee recommendations. Areception with legislators will be held from 5 to 7 p.rn. Please, attend and speak with legislators frort~ across the state about city issues. Opening Speeches The legislative session kicked off Monday, January 12 with speeches from Leaders in the Senate and House. On Tuesday, Governor Culver delivered the Condition of the State speech. Therrres largely centered on the budget, the economy and disaster recovery. President of the Senate, Senator Jack Kibbie, told colleagues that crafting a balanced budget for FY2110 was their top responsibility. He spoke of optirnisrn for the State, despite the tough economic conditions. Policy issues he hopes are addressed during session include: transportation infrastructure funding, including a potential gas tax increase, policies that enhance the economic security of workers, and education. Minority Leader Senator Paul McKinley said the country and the state face many challenges today that we did not face years ago, like job losses and financial uncertainty. He said he wanted both parties to work together "with the goal of returning stability in an unstable tune." Government must rein in spending to and restore public trust as well as create greater transparency and accountability, he said. Senator Mike Gronstal, Majority Leader of the Senate, said he's never seen such a tough situation in all his 26 years in the Legislature, and that the session will be a ~~~~' ir9~vr9 MemO~ers car'r aRdetCes wf hJplr priFUFlty r' kY 11 1111 vtstthrp yyyrry,~e,~/}~p~ye. Tf~e lel~*e IOWA vv ~y~~ n/~s~~a r~~~~~~~ de~y~,~, ~. ``.16_W~ ~ s. r~r~'r}rAil9 'wlGll ~/4+iC, ~~ [/~G' LEAGUE ~ ~ ~°`~" ~IT~E~ tsx~ ~.-rzs~ a~o-r~r.«p, challenge. While Iowan's share little of the blarrre for putting the country into what is generally agreed to be the worst economic situation since the Great Depression, Iowarr's will continue to share the national pain, he said. "Our challenge is to lead the state through the tough times without sabotaging the cornrnitrnents we've made on economic growth, heath care and education," Gronstal said. The greatest challenge will be to help cornrnunities rebuild after last year's floods and tornados, he said. After rnernbers of the House were sworn in, including 18 newly elected representatives, House Speaker Pat Murphy said the biggest challenge the legislature faces this session is rebuilding Iowa cornrnunities hit by natural disasters. He said he intends to move quickly, within the first month of session, to pass flood recovery legislation. Speaker Pro Ternpore Polly Butka noted the diversity of the Iowa House and said all representatives must come together to get through the trying tunes facing the state. Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said there will be historic challenges with this years' budget. Iowa is better positioned to get through the challenges than most other states, and he noted Iowa is now orre of the few states that is a net exporter of energy from ethanol and wind development. McCarthy urged a bipartisan effort to overcome the challenges ahead. Minority Leader Kraig Paulsen said that government must face difficult and painful decisions just as Iowa's families and taxpayers must. Republicans will test the merits of legislation based on whether it creates jobs, helps Iowa's economy grow, and whether it is in the best interest of taxpayers. Each of the speakers recognized Representative Chambers, who is serving in the Air National Guard and will likely not be present during this legislative session. Governor Culver addressed the General Assembly Tuesday, highlighting flood recovery and budget restraint. Mayors Tirn Hurley of Waterloo, Kay Halloran of Cedar Rapids and Regenia Bailey of Iowa City attended and were recognized by the Governor to highlight some of the cornrnunities hurt by flooding. Culver paused while a video was shown illustrating the extent of the damage to towns like Cedar Rapids and Palo. The Governor proposed that $43 million of the $620 millior,i ate rainy day fund be used to help cltles,~amili,a~d businesses recover, and to keep the Rj, Office (RIO) open. Under his plan, $20 mil~c~that money would go to disa.~t~l -_ _ = -- -- ~ ~ '~ ~. ~. _~ ~~ ~ _ __ ~_ ~ - _~ ~~ ~_ PAGE 3 OF 4 01/16/2009 12:17:09 PM -0500 FAXCOM r,. R a+% irrrpacted cities, potentially for property tax replacement. (A complete outline of this proposal is attached.) He called for the creation of a Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Authority and touted the state's AAA bond rating, saying he supports using $700 million in state bonding to pay for infrastructure projects and to create jobs. The plan would be based on existing gaming revenue, and would not raise taxes. "Infrastructure" would be broadly defined to cover: rail, trails, public buildings, water and sewer treatment facilities, the utility grid, and telecommunications, Culver said. Culver also encouraged the legislature to address recornrnendations made by the RIAC earlier this fall, which include irnprovernents for flood plain mapping, land use planning, disaster insurance, regional watershed rnanagernent, first responders and local emergency rnanagernent departments. For more information on the RIAC recornrnendations, visit kYLk§l~.t''G.lJIY~,%GV. Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means rnet and discussed alternative revenue options and property taxes. The Legislative Services Agency's Fiscal Services Division, presented a r>~,riE-+: on city property tax and local income surtax. Tax Increment Financing {TIF) growth and potential lirrrits to TIF were also discussed as a potential future topic of discussion for the cornrnittee. Part of the presentation focused on Table 4 in the LSA r`c,r:i3T'I:, which shows a total of $260.2 rrrillion in TIF revenue for FY 2009, and that TIF income has grown by an average of ten percent per year. Cornrnittee Chair Joe Bolkcorn said the cornrnittee will review the recornrnendations made by the Property Tax Study Cornrnittee at its last meeting, January 7. Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery Committees The newly created Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery standing cornrnittees in both the House and Senate convened for the first time Wednesday. The House cornrnittee rnet first, and then the House and Senate cornrnittees convened jointly later in the afternoon, to hear a report from General Ron Dardis, Chair of the RIAC and Rebuild Iowa Office Chief of Staff, Ernily Hajek. Dardis and Hajek outlined the progress of RIAC and RIO and discussed the status of federal prograrrrs and money that has been channeled to the state thus far, and distributed to businesses, individuals and cities. Hajek said Governor Culver will submit two flood recovery bills; one he outlined in his state of the state address, containing a state rainy day fund allocation for flood recovery, will be introduced fairly quickly. A second more policy-oriented bill is planned for later in the session. The goal of the Governor's proposed legislation wilt be to address unmet needs. Chair of the Serrate Rebuild Iowa cornrnittee, Senator Hogg, said legislators will also propose flood recovery bills. Legislators stressed the need to help Iowans who lost horses and businesses cornrnittees hope to move forward with initial flood legislation early in the session. Potential The League compiled and submitted a lengthy list of "shovel ready" infrastructure projects to the Department of Economic Development {IDED) to help prepare Iowa for any infrastructure stimulus package or initiative that may come from the federal government in corning weeks. The League was contacted by the Office of Governor Culver and IDED to help gather this information to provide a rrrore complete picture of the scope of projects that would be ready to go within six months. Thank you to all of those who submitted information to the League! Natural Resources Constitutional Amendment I~ah 'l., a Joint Resolution proposing an arnendrnent to the Iowa Constitution to dedicate three-eighths of a percent of state revenue from the state sales and service tax to a natural resources trust fund, was introduced this week. The League supports the resolution, which aims in part to enhance water quality. The proposed amendment was previously passed in 2008, and if adopted by this General Assembly, the proposed arnendrnent will be submitted to voters during the November 2010 election for ratification. Other Bills Other bills filed this week pertaining to cities include: i~r.t.;, a bNl that toughens expansion and separation requirements for animal feeding operations near cities or visitor attractions; S:,L'~ 1:~5~s which increases water operating permit fee and changes the basis for assessing fees for cornrnunity public water supply systems from number of persons served to the number of connection ^~ _ _~ 1z, which requires all political subdlvisionInclyS cities, to create gender balance ~3 iii ii¢ 01/16/2009 12;17;09 PM -0500 FAXCOM PAGE 4 OF 4 THE 2009 REBUILD IOWA BILL: HELPING COMMUNITIES RECOVER FROM THE STORMS OF 2008 "These forty-three million dollars will help struggling communities pay their bills, assist non-profit and cultural organizations, and provide much needed financial assistance for individuals and families still facing challenges. Governor Chet Culver Condition of the State of Iowa January 73, 2009 Helping families, businesses and communities rebuild after the floods and tornadoes of 2008 remains a top priority. That is why Governor Chet Culver has asked for the first bill sent to him by the Iowa General Assembly in 2009 to be the Rebuild Iowa bill: a $43 million measure, funded from Iowa's historic cash reserves. The legislation will: • Property Tax Replacement Funds: $20 million o Create a funding source for communities to help replace lost revenue and property taxes. Create either an application processor means of distribution among disaster-impacted communities. Jumpstart Assistance: $10 million o Additional state-funded and more flexible Jumpstart assistance to help meet some of the gap where federal assistance cannot be used, such as: Grants for those over federal income limits • Additional funding for projects just above the federal $25,000 limit on "Jumpstart Express" • Additional mortgage assistance after individuals have exhausted the 3 months allowed under HUD • Non-Profit Assistance: $5 million o Forgivable loan program for non-profits and cultural venues impacted by the disaster that rebuild and continue to operate for five years at pre-disaster wages and benefits for employees. Individual Unmet Needs Assistance: $5 million o Provide financial assistance for the "unmet needs" ofdisaster-impacted individuals and families. This assistance could work through the case management system to ensure that eligible individuals have maximized other state and federal assistance and be available in the form of up to $5,000 grants (or other identified amount). Possibly administered by DHS. • Rebuild Iowa Office: $2 million o Maintain the office that serves as a clearinghouse for the state's flood-recovery efforts, and coordinates our day-to-day rebuilding plans. • Skills Training: $1 million o This proposal creates an accelerated Skills Training Fund of $1 million and funding for one staff member to administer the fund. Monies from the fund would be used for short-term skills training programs particularly to prepare for a construction workforce in the rebuilding phase. N. Dodge St. Marian Karr From: Rick Fosse Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 5:24 PM To: Radosevich, Stephen J Cc: Council; Bud Stockman; Kathryn Johansen Subject: RE: N. Dodge St. Steve: IP9 Thanks for your e-mail and for pointing out the spot on our web site that we need to update. We will get that fixed. On Dodge Street, the area you note is one of a number of locations where there is limited snow storage between the back of curb and the sidewalk. This is a problem for us when there is a lot of snowfall. In some of these areas, such as Dodge Street, where there is sufficient street width we do not plow to the curb to allow some snow storage in the road. This prevents the sidewalk from being buried by the plows. We have also struggled with the extremely low temperatures during the past week that renders salt ineffective. We look forward to the warm weather forecasted for tomorrow. I will also forward your comments to our Streets Division so that they can share them with the folks who plow that route. Thanks Rick Fosse Public Works Director From: Radosevich, Stephen J [stephen-radosevich@uiowa.edu] Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 2:35 PM To: Rick Fosse Cc: Council Subject: N. Dodge St. Sir, A couple of thoughts: First I would like to suggest that you change the Snow removal web-site to say there IS a Snow Emergency policy....now it says there isn't, and for many, especially the Internet based folks, that has to be confusing! Second, what is the deal with N. Dodge Street? Above Dodge & Governor (NE), along considerable stretches the plows haven't gotten within 5 ft of the curb, blocking off 1/2 the lane. And the turning lanes around Robert's Dairy & Hy-Vee, are only lightly plowed and there doesn't seem to be any sand & salt spread along this lane...ALL somewhat of a safety hazard. On Dodge once it becomes one-way, it never seems to be better than barely plowed, even worse than the two-way part. Unless I am wrong ALL of N. Dodge is a major arterial and with the traffic count really needs better plowing than it receives. No one...lol...well, at least not me, expects it to look like a road in Death Valley in July....but surely there could be a bit better attention paid to the snow REMOVAL on this street. Thanks, Steve Stephen J. Radosevich IP10 MINUTES APPROVED CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DECEMBER 16, 2008 CITY HALL, LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, 8:00 A.M. Members Present: Regenia Bailey, Connie Champion, Matt Hayek Staff Present: Wendy Ford, Jeff Davidson, Tracy Hightshoe, Michael Lombardo Others Present: John and Leah Lee, Brenda Pearson (Englert President), Paul Burns (Englert incoming President), Bill Thomasson (Englert Finance Committee Chair), Beth Bewley-Randall (Executive Director Englert), Jeff Charis-Carlson (Press-Citizen) RECOMMENDATIONS: Champion moved to approve the CDBG Economic Development Fund application as recommended by staff for Atlas Home Service, LLC; seconded by Hayek. Motion carried 3-0. Champion moved to grant the request of $50,000 annually to the Englert Theater for three years, with annual reviews; seconded by Hayek. Motion carried 3-0. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chairperson Regenia Bailey called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 13, 2008 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING: Champion moved to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2008, Economic Development Committee as presented; seconded by Hayek. Motion carried 3-0. CONSIDER CDBG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND APPLICATION: Atlas Home Service, LLC Hightshoe stated that they received a CDBG application for this home-based business, and that this is the first home-based business they will have considered. This is a "handyman" type of service that started in the fall of 2006. She briefly touched on the history of Atlas Home Service LLC, stating that they have been quite successful to date. She also stated that the company now has a web site. Hightshoe noted that this business is eligible as a microenterprise. She continued to fill the Committee in on the details of this assistance, noting that in 2009 the business hopes to rent some commercial space. The owner spoke to the Committee, stating that they are working on furthering the image of their business, and that they are looking to move out of their home, as they do have a location in mind. Champion stated that she really likes this application and feels this is exactly the kind of business they need to be helping. Hayek asked about the bank loan that the owner has, and she explained the details of the loan briefly. Hayek stated what some of his concerns are, adding that he believes this is a very good application as well. Champion moved to approve the CDBG Economic Development Fund application as recommended by staff (staff recommendation was included in meeting packet) for Atlas Home Service, LLC; seconded by Hayek. Motion carried 3-0. CONSIDER ENGLERT THEATER ANNUAL FUNDING REQUEST: Davidson noted that Members have a letter regarding the Englert Theater's request of $50,000 in annual funding, for three years, renewal each year. He noted that in discussions with Englert Economic Development Committee Meeting December 16, 2008 board and staff members, it became obvious that they were talking about funding that is clearly different than the standard annual "aid to agencies" funding. Davidson noted that the $50,000 would be used to support the Englert in its operations. Davidson continued, stating that the theater is an asset to the downtown and is in line with the goals for the downtown area. He noted that staff met with the Englert recently and were very impressed with the operations and financial management there. Davidson noted that the timing for this request is not good, considering budget constraints, but that staff does support the request at this time of $50,000 per year for three years, and that this be renewable based on an accountability report that would be submitted in November of each year. Bailey asked those in attendance from the Englert to introduce themselves. Hayek noted for the record that he previously was a Member of the Englert Board of Directors; and Ford noted that she is a current Member of the Englert Board of Directors. The discussion began with Champion stating that she does not believe it is unusual for a municipal government to support a theater, and that her only concern is obligating the City to pay out $50,000 a year for the three years. She added that she would certainly consider the request on a year-to-year basis, but does believe they need to be cautious due to budget cuts. Bailey asked questions regarding the financial forecast for the Englert, and how other similar theaters are operating. Bill Thomasson addressed some of Bailey's financial questions, noting that they have presented these same reports to their bank. The discussion continued, with Beth Bewley-Randall noting that during the first four years, the Englert concentrated on programming and finding their niche in the market. Now that they have found it and are managing operations with very respectable margins, the Board believes it is time to improve on fundraising and financial development to fortify the Theater's future. Bailey asked about the fundraising portion of the Theater's budget, and why this has dropped. Bewley-Randall explained the costs and revenues associated with the year's fundraiser - a Randy Newman concert and that while revenues were high, costs were also high. The 2009 numbers reflect a different fundraiser with more conservative aspirations. The Friends of the Englert campaign was mentioned, as well. Hayek stated his thoughts about the request, noting that he understands Champion's concerns but he believes this is something where the asset of having the Theater means something. Bailey suggested they talk about what accountability measures they would want to see, if they do approve this request. Bewley-Randall stated that they have updated their ticket program and can track more information about their patrons, which will help in generating report data. Paul Burns noted that they have the capability of tracking most anything the Committee might be interested in. Bailey noted that the main interest is in getting people to come downtown, not only to the Englert, but also to the many restaurants and other businesses downtown. Brenda Pearson noted that they have been working on a concept around partnering with restaurants where an Englert ticket combination would offer a show and a meal. The discussion continued with various ideas about accountability and partnerships shared. Bailey noted that measurements such as attendance, Englert parking ramp discount uses, restaurant increases, that type of data, would give some measurement of what is happening downtown. She stated that she believes they need to come up with as many quantitative measures as possible, given that this will be an investment for the City. Hayek stated that he agrees the timing is bad, given the budget situation, and he questioned if Champion would be interested in more than cone-year commitment. Bailey asked that they get a motion on the table so they can further discuss this. Champion moved that they grant the annual request of $50,000, reiterating that she believes this needs to be done on an annual basis. Hayek then stated his concerns, asking for more clarification of the Englert's budget process. Bailey stated that she would support the three-year request, that she believes this is an investment for the City. She believes they need to invest now in order to keep the downtown thriving. It was noted that the annual $50,000 would come through the Economic Development Division budget from a biannually funded $200,000 budget line Economic Development Committee Meeting December 16, 2008 reserved for business development. Discussion continued among the Members, with all agreeing that this is an important investment for the City. Hayek then asked Lombardo if he had anything to add. Lombardo stated that he agrees that this is an important economic development move, and that this would be a good investment. Bailey reiterated her concern that they come up with some definite measurements for this request. After further discussion, Champion amended her motion to the three-year request. She noted that they need to have this discussion at the Council level, as well. Champion moved to grant the request of $50,000 annually to the Englert Theater for three years, with annual reviews; seconded by Hayek. Motion carried 3-0. STAFF TIME: None. COMMITTEE TIME: None. ADJOURNMENT: Hayek moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 A.M., seconded by Champion. Economic Development Committee Meeting December 16, 2008 Council Economic Development Committee ATTENDANCE RECORD 2008 TERM ~ Lv w w .A ~ rn oo "' cfl `° o NAME EXP. ~, ~ ~ ~ N o o ~;, Regenia 01/02110 X X x X X X X X X X X Bailey Matt 01102/10 X X X X X X X X X X X Hayek Connie 01102h0 X X x x X X X OIE X X X Champion Key: X =Present O =Absent O/E = AbsenUExcused MEETING MINUTES CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 - 8:00 A.M. CITY HALL LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: 1. Call to order Regenia Bailey, Matt Hayek Connie Champion Jeff Davidson, Tracy Hightshoe, Jann Ream DRAFT 7 /1l/Uy IP11 Chairperson Regenia Bailey called the meeting to order at 8:12 a.m. 2. Consider approval of the December 16 2008 Economic Development Committee meeting minutes Hayek moved and Bailey seconded to approve the meeting minutes of December 16, 2008. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Discuss/action on a sign permit application concerning Pepperwood Plaza Ream explained the sign plan for Pepperwood Plaza. Ream stated when the TIF agreement was recently amended, the sign plan remained intact. Under the existing agreement, Ream reviews all sign permit applications and approves signs that meet the criteria of the sign plan. Sign permit applications which do not meet the criteria of the approved sign plan are considered by the EDC. Bailey asked about the elements of the sign plan and Ream explained them. Davidson stated that the sign plan relates to the original goals of the TIF district to improve the aesthetics of Pepperwood Plaza. Bailey asked if there were options for the applicants. Ream stated there were and that she had explained those options to the applicant. Ream pointed out that all other businesses at Pepperwood Plaza have complied with the sign ordinance. Hayek asked if the applicant was a local business. Ream replied yes, Bochner Chocolates. Hayek stated the issue to him was fairness. Hayek stated it was significant to him that other businesses at Pepperwood Plaza have complied with the sign plan. Davidson stated the owner of the business was available by phone if there were questions. Bailey asked if the owner had been contacted. Hightshoe stated a staff member had spoken to the owner. The owner stated he liked this sign due to its dimensions in relation with the two large retailers adjacent to his business. The proposed sign is more economical, but feels this sign won't be lost. Bailey stated she would like to remain consistent with the sign plan for Pepperwood that other businesses have adhered to. Hayek moved to deny the sign applications. Bailey seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Hayek asked if staff would get the message to the applicant that they were only requiring what other businesses have had to comply with. Ream stated she would inform the applicant. 4. Committee time There were no reports from Committee members. 5. Adjournment Bailey declared the meeting adjourned at 8:26 a.m. S:\PCDVvlinutes\EcoDev\2009\1-20-09 EcDev mtg mins.doc Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes January 20, 2009 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE RECORD 2009 TERM NAME EXP. o Regenia 01102110 X Baile Matt 01102110 X Ha ek Connie 01102110 OIE Cham ion Key: X =Present O =Absent O/E = AbsenUExcused IP12 IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2008--5:30 P.M. DRAFT CITY CABLE TV OFFICE, 10 S. LINK ST.-TOWER PLACE PARKING FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Saul Mekies, Hans Hoerschelman, Robert Kemp, Gary Hagen, Brett Gordon MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Mike Brau, Bob Hardy, Dale Helling OTHERS PRESENT: Beth Fisher, Josh Goding, Lee Grassley, Susan Rogusky, Michael McBride RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL None at this time. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION Grassley reported Mediacom would be repositioning a number of channels in an effort to free up more analog bandwidth. The City had requested information on the number of digital subscribers in Iowa City to better assess Mediacom's proposal to move some local access channels to the digital tier. Grassley provided basic digital penetration figures for Iowa City and the total Iowa City system, which includes Coralville, University Heights, Hills, and the surrounding unincorporated area. Mediacom's proposal involves streaming video for the access channels and offering them on video on demand. Mediacom sponsored an event with the University of Iowa to raise money for flood relief, which raised at least $50,000. The amount could double when all pledges are received. Hoerschelman asked about the quality of the Big 10 Network. Grassley said there is nothing that can be done on Mediacom's end as the signal they receive is of poor quality. Goding reported that PATV will be offering a class in media literacy. PATV will be talking with local colleges about offering some continuing education credits for the class. PATV will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 3. Programming will continue as usual during that period. Hardy said he has not yet held the meeting with the other access channels regarding Mediacom's proposal on moving some of the access channels to the digital tier but has spoken independently with some of them. The City just received the data requested from Mediacom regarding subscriber counts and other matters. Hardy said that the City is waiting for PATV to offer any changes they would like to see in the current contract. A committee of staff and Commissioners will then review the contract proposals and work on a new contract. MEDIACOM REPORT Grassley reported Mediacom would be repositioning a number of channels in an effort to free up more analog bandwidth. The City had requested information on the number of digital subscribers in Iowa City to better assess Mediacom's proposal to move some local access channels to the digital tier. Grassley provided basic digital penetration figures for Iowa City and the total Iowa City system, which includes Coralville, University Heights, Hills, and the surrounding unincorporated area. There are 1,195 Internet subscribers that do not subscribe to cable TV. Mediacom's proposal involves streaming video for the access channels and offering them on video on demand. The City had inquired if more video on demand time might be available. Grassley said their proposal provides them more bandwidth to provide high definition channels and to move more quickly to expand Internet bandwidth. Iowa City is very high on Mediacom's list of places they would first like to launch DOCSIS 3.0 due in large part to the University of Iowa. Mediacom sponsored an event with the University of Iowa to raise money for flood relief, which raised at least $50,000. The amount could double when all pledges are received. Hoerschelman asked about the quality of the Big 10 Network. Grassley said there is nothing that can be done on Mediacom's end as the signal they receive is of poor quality. Mekies asked how Mediacom intends to inform subscribers of that problem. Grassley said customer service representatives are informed so they can tell subscribers who call. Grassley said he could inquire if it might be included on Mediacom's website. Mekies said such information could also be on the City Channel 4 website. Mekies asked about the article in the meeting packet about the FCC investigating pricing and moving of channels to digital tiers. Grassley said Mediacom was not mentioned in the article because they are not being investigated and have not engaged in the actions being investigated. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Hagen moved and Mekies seconded a motion to approve the October 27, 2008 minutes. The minutes were unanimously approved. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS Hoerschelman reported that has read a number of news stories that Obama is looking to redo the broadband infrastructure of the nation and that the Commission should follow this closely and see if opportunities arise for Iowa City. Gordon said the FCC is looking a making some spectrum space between television broadcast signals known as "white space" for wireless Internet applications. SHORT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Jonathon Gainess said that he has been experiencing very slow Internet speeds and distributed documentation. Gainess said he had complained to Mediacom and the City Cable TV Office, as had four other individuals. Hardy said there was a problem with him receiving complaints from the City Channel 4 website and he did not get the complaints. Gainess said he has talked to numerous Mediacom officials, all of whom claim they cannot find anything in their network or ATT's that would cause the problem. Mediacom technicians spent a lot of time at Gaines home but the problem appears to be with the larger network. Gainess said Mediacom doesn't seem too concerned about the problem. Hardy said the City does not have legal authority with respect to Internet service issues. Mediacom does appear to be making an effort. Gainess said that after talking to officials at Mediacom's corporate office and the Des Moines call center that Mediacom did initiate a request for ATT to look into the problem and ATT responded that their network was not the problem. Gainess was informed that the problem was going to escalate to Mediacom's Vice-President for Network Solutions. Hoerschelman said the problem might be one of user saturation where a large number of people in a single node are using the service at one time. CONSUMER ISSUES Hardy reported that there were 5 complaints in the last month, all of which have been resolved. A problem originating from a malfunctioning FM radio transmitter in Des Moines was the source of many technical problems over the past few months and that has been corrected. A subscriber was charged a disconnection fee, which is not permitted by the franchise agreement and his fee was returned. Hardy said he wants to investigate this during the Triennial Review to see if the problem is widespread. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REPORT McBride reported that he would provide an annual report for the next meeting. Iowa Public Radio dropped "Live from Prairie Lights" so that program will no longer be carried by the University Channel. Old episode of "Live from Prairie Lights" will continue to be cablecast. Hoerschelman asked if UI television have any plans to move to switched video or Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). McBride said the issue has come up. The long term goal may be to have a converged data, video, phone network, but the cost of installing a new IPTV system compared to keeping the existing copper system makes it unlikely in the foreseeable future. KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE O'Brien provided a written report. KSP (Kirkwood Student Productions) are continuing to producing their monthly KSP newscasts and preparing for their winter athletic events. The Kirkwood Channel has begun airing a series of 90-second home improvement tips from the nationally syndicated radio call-in show "Homefront" with Don Zeman. The pre-produced home improvement tips are localized for The Kirkwood Channel. The exercise segments of past "Food, Fitness and Fun" shows are now airing. Video recording and pre-production work continues on 14 three minutes videos that will promote and market Kirkwood's High School Career Academy programs PATV REPORT Goeding reported PATV started their winter program series schedule, which includes several new series. The Live and Local program will feature Iowa Shares and Friends of the Animal Center. Anew staff-produced program called "Collector's Corner" which features interviews with local collectors in the sprit of the "Antique Road Show". PATV will be offering a class in media literacy. PATV will be talking with local colleges about offering some continuing education credits for the class. PATV will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 3. Programming will continue as usual during that period. Gordon noted that PATV had always provided board meeting minutes up until March of 2007 and requested that PATV board minutes be included in the Commission meeting packets. SENIOR CENTER REPORT Rogusky reported SCTV would be producing a number of programs and concerts relating to the holidays. Playback will next year during the holiday season. The first meeting for the intergenerational program was held. The next segment of the Spanish-speaking program and the Friends and Neighbors program have been taped. LIBRARY CHANNEL REPORT Fisher reported that December is a slower month at the library. Eleven shoots are scheduled for December. There is a large backlog of production work that can now be addressed. IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORT Lowe provided a written report. Hardy said he had contacted Lowe to see if a staff member will be attending Commission meetings in the future. The schools will not be sending a representative for a while. Lowe will continue to send written reports and is always open to any questions or comments to her directly. Hagen noted that Lowe's report states that the school's desire is to maintain their level of programming. Kemp asked if the City has information on the number of hours the schools programs the channel. Brau said he would gather that information for the Commission. Mekies said the Commission needs to monitor the situation so the channel does not backslide slowly, almost imperceptivity. Mekies said there has been a lot of improvement in the channel over the past few years but there are a number of programs on the channels that are over a year old. If there are programs that take place in the school now that are not being taped, the result will not be known for some time. At some point the Commission may need to write to the school board or the superintendent to inquire when representation of the school district will return to the Commission. Hoerschelman said the schools should be looking to take the next step in improvement. PATV's media literacy workshop might be offered to high school students, which might generate interest in the school channel. CITY CHANNEL REPORT Hardy reported that the Media Unit recently produced a program on the Human Rights Award, the Mayor's Equity Forum, and the snow ordinance. Public service announcements for flood funding and the Community Development Block Grants have been produced. The "Sights and Sounds" program did episodes on the new fire station and the flood cleanup efforts. A benefit concert for the animal shelter was recently taped. The Herbert Hoover Library is working with the cable division on several programs. A system to permit City officials to put a text crawl on the channel in the event of a snow emergency has been implemented. The Community Television Service recently taped a program for the Pat Myers Vision Award, the Iowa City Area Development Council annual meeting, Hospice, the Iowa Center for AIDS, and a cooking program from Mercy Hospital. Upcoming programs are scheduled for the American Association for Retired People discussing priorities for the Iowa General Assembly and Dollars for Scholars. ACCESS CHANNELS AND THE DIGITAL TRANSITION Hardy said he has not yet held the meeting with the other access channels regarding Mediacom's proposal but has spoken independently with some of them. The City just received the data requested from Mediacom regarding subscriber counts and other matters. Hoerschelman said there might be other items that the access channels would like to have such as stereo audio. Hardy said most access programs are produced in mono. Hoerschelman would like each of the access channels to consider how the proposal would affect their mission statements. PATV CONTRACT Hardy said that the City is waiting for PATV to offer any changes they would like to see in the current contract. A committee of staff and Commissioners will then review the contract proposals a work on a new contract. TRIENNIAL REVIEW Hardy said the City is waiting on a response from Mediacom some questions put to them. Hardy said he had a list of questions regarding programming and service for members of those committees. Brau said the technical committee sent a set of questions to Mediacom and is waiting for a reply. The financial committee has draft language ready to go. ADJOURNMENT Kemp moved and Hagen seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Adjournment was at 6:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michael Brau Cable TV Administrative Aide TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 12 MONTH ATTENDANCE RECORD 01/01/03 to CURRENT Meeting Date Kimberly Thrower Saul Meikes Brett Castillo Terry Smith Jim Pusack 6/2/03 x x x x x 7/28/03 x x x x x 8/25/03 x x x x o/c 9/22/03 x x x x o/c 10/27/03 x x x x o/c 11 /24/03 x x o/c x x 12/15/03 o/c o/c x x x 1/2/04 x o/c x x x 1 /26/04 x x x x x 2/23/04 x o/c x o/c x 3/22/04 x x x x x 4/ 26/04 x x x x O/C 5/24/04 x x O/C x x 6/28/04 x x x o/c x 7/26/04 o/c x x x x 8/26/04 did not meet did not meet did not meet did not meet did not meet 9/27/04 X X X X X 10/25/04 ~ X X 11/04 Did not meet Did not meet Did not meet Did not meet Did not meet 12/20/04 X X X X X 1 /24/05 X X X X X 2/28/05 X X X X Ga Ha en 3/8/05 X X X X X 3/25/05 X O X X X 4/25/05 x olc X X X 5/23/05 X o x vacanc X James Ehrmann X x Bebe Balant ne x 6/27/05 X x X X X x Michael Chritians 7/25/05 O X X X X 9/26/05 0 X X 0 X 10/31 /05 X X o/c X X 11 /28/05 X X X X X 1 /23/06 o/c X X O X 2.27/06 X X X 0 X 3/27/06 o/c X X John Weaterson X X 4/24/06 X X X X X 5/22/06 0 x x/o 0 X 6/26/06 0 X Vacant 0 X Nick Parker 7/24/06 x x x X 8/24/06 X x M. Wietin o/c X 9/25/06 x x x 0/c X 10/23/06 x X x o/c X 10/30/06 x x x vacant X 11 /27/09 x x x X 12.18/06 X X X X Brett Gordon 1 /22/07. X X X X X 2/26/07 X X X X X 3/26/07 Vacant x o/c x X 4/23/07 Vacant X X X X Hoerschelma n 521 /07 X X o/c X x 6/26/07 x x x x X 7/23/07 x x x x X 9/24/07 X X o/c o/c X 10/22/07 x x o/c o/c x 11 /26/07 x x x x X 12/18/07 X X o/c X X 1 /28/08 X x o/c x X 3/3/08 X X X X X 3/24/08 Bob Kem x x o/c X X 4/28/08 X X X X X 6/3/08 X X X X X 6/23/08 X X X X 0/C 7/28/08 X X X X X 8/25/08 X X X o/c X 9/23/08 x x x x X 10.27/08 X X X o/c X 11/24/08 Did not meet 12/15/08 X X X X X (X) =Present (O) =Absent (O/C) = Absent/Called (Excused) IP13 MINUTES PRELIMINARY PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM -CITY HALL Members Present: Mark Seabold, DaLayne Williamson, Ann Khan, Jan Finlayson, Rick Fosse, Terry Robinson (sitting in for Terry Trueblood) Members Absent: Patrick Carney Staff Present: Marcia Bollinger, Nate Kabat, Jeff Davidson Public Present: Melissa Mitchell, interested party RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL Recommend approval of the Lemme Leopard Community Initiated Public Art Proposal at a funding level of $1,000. Moved by Finlayson. Seconded by Fosse. Motion passed 6:0. CALL TO ORDER Seabold called the meeting to order at 3:09 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA Fosse shared an idea he had for a trail that would produce music by appropriately spaced ribs/cuts into the pavement when driven over on a bicycle. He calls it the "tactile trail". He than told the group that this idea made it into a Honda commercial. The committee was very impressed. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 6, 2008 AND DECEMBER 4. 2008 MEETINGS MOTION: Williamson moved to approve the minutes; Fosse seconded. The motion passed 6:0. SCULPTURE PROJECT AT WATER WORKS PRAIRIE PARK - REVIEW F FUNDING OPTIONS AND DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL FUND RAISING Bollinger handed out copies of the Public Art Budget for the committee to review. The account currently has $77,850 in it. Currently there are 3 outlays totaling $32,600 and a possible outlay for the Lemme Leopard for an addition $1,000. Bollinger accounted for $500 in misc. expenses and expects a $50,000 allocation in the FY 10 budget. Assuming the FY10 allocation, this brought the total PAAC budget to $93,750. Bollinger noted the PAAC budget currently has enough to get the Waterworks art project started, but not enough to cover the entire cost until the FY10 budget is approved. Fosse said he believes that considering the current budget situation committing future funds is risky. Finlayson asked if a $50,000 allocation for FY10 is for sure. Bollinger said that amount is not guaranteed, but that is the historic allocation. Bollinger said there is an opportunity for boards to present to the City Council regarding budget changes, but since the PAAC would not be requesting a change in the budget, she thinks a letter would suffice. Fosse Public Art Advisory Committee Thursday, January 8, 2009 Page 2 of 4 said the PAAC would know in February how much the City Council plans to allocate to the PAAC budget so any funds for the Waterworks project should be held until then. Finlayson asked when the City Council will act on the FY10 budget. Davidson said on February 24th. Kahn asked when the committee would like to begin the project. Bollinger said the artist would like to begin soon if possible. Fosse suggested a budget for the Waterworks project could be approved contingent upon budget approval in February. Davidson said fhe committee would know if PAAC gets brought up at the CIP meetings which would provide a better idea of how much money the committee will likely receive. Seabold asked if fundraising should be pursued if the budget will be able to cover the project costs in February. Kahn asked what kind of fundraising is being considered. Seabold said ideally one large sponsor could be found, but admitted it will be hard to raise money for art projects given the economic conditions. Finlayson added this project will be competing for funding with the Summer of the Arts. Fosse asked the committee if it should act on approving a project budget at this meeting or if the committee would like to wait. Davidson advised that February would be an ok time to act on a project budget contingent upon the money coming through. He thought that would provide the time needed to make a more sound judgment. The committee agreed to table a decision until February but agreed the project is still worth pursuing. Robinson asked how big the base of the sculpture will be. Bollinger said she does not know the base size yet, but through the project design process the committee has decided that the sculpture meadow would be the best place to locate the sculpture. She said the hope is to implement a wind harvesting or solar power system to energize the sculpture lighting. Bollinger agreed to talk with the artist to keep him up to speed with the committee's decision. LEMME ELEMENTARY -COMMUNITY INITIATED PUBLIC ART PROPOSAL - Continued from December 2008 meeting. Bollinger, Seabold and Williamson explained the project to the committee members who were absent for John Bacon's presentation at the previous PAAC meeting. Bollinger also passed out pictures presented to the committee at the December meeting. Seabold and Williamson expressed their support for the project. Seabold noted this project would set a precedent for future school projects dealing with high quality and well thought out public art projects. Finlayson thought the proposed $1,000 contribution seems like a reasonable request. The committee agreed. MOTION: Finlayson moved to approve an amount for the Lemme Leopard Community Initiated Public Art Proposal of $1,000; Fosse seconded. The motion passed 6:0. COMMITTEE TIME/UPDATES Bollinger informed the committee of a literary walk plaque that is coming out of the ground near the public library. There has been discussion of who is responsible for paying to have this fixed. Bollinger explained that the Literary Walk was initially intended to be expanded over time to include other elements in the surrounding downtown area which would have placed this plaque under the jurisdiction of the PAAC. Currently the plaque is not technically included in the PAAC inventory and so repairs would not be the responsibility of the PAAC and must be maintained by the public library. However, the public library would like the PAAC to assume responsibility for the plaque since that is what was originally intended. Public Art Advisory Committee Thursday, January 8, 2009 Page 3 of 4 Robinson explained the plaque was not installed correctly by the contractor, Knutson Construction. Robinson suggested that the whole plaque be reset into newly poured concrete so that it is secure for the future. He also noted the bronze plaque is bent and will need to be repaired. Kahn said Knutson Construction should be contacted and asked to repair the plaque free of charge since it was their error. Fosse noted that the bronze plaques on the literary walk have become warn over time and present a hazard when they are icy or wet and the committee should consider that issue when replacing or expanding them. Finlayson asked if the PAAC would be responsible for paying to fix the plaque. Bollinger clarified that the PAAC would only need to pay for the repairs if the plaque was admitted into the PAAC inventory. Kahn noted the PAAC is already worried about the budget, so this project might not be good to take on right now. Fosse said one option would be to ask the library to pay for the repairs this time and than admit the plaque into the inventory after it is fixed. Bollinger did not know how much the repair would cost, but reminded the committee that maintenance of artwork is a part of doing business so she would pull together the cost information. Bollinger updated the committee to the proceedings of Poetry in Public noting that the response this year has been lukewarm. Bollinger also informed the committee that Poetry in Public was included in the application for Iowa City's recent "City of Literature" designation by UNESCO. She said Christopher Merrill plans to publish Iowa City Poetry in Public poems on the City of Literature website he is creating. She reminded the committee that Williamson served on the selection committee for 2008 and wondered who would be interested in filling that role for 2009. Williamson said she enjoyed the role last year and would like to serve on the committee again. ADJOURNMENT Fosse motioned to adjourn; Robinson seconded. Meeting adjourned at 3:57 pm. Next meeting scheduled for February 5th, 2009. 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