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CONTRACTOR'S BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we, Bob Mad et Inc. of 2425 South 6th St. Joseph, M064 03 as
(name of contractor
principal, and The Western Casualty and Surety Company as
name of corporate surety)
surety are held and firmly bound unto the City of""'Iowa `City, Iowa, and to all persons
who may be injured by any breach of,_Any of the conditions of this bond in the penal
sum of Fifty-sevenThousand, Nine undred Fifty and Zero Hundredths------ Dollars
($57;958.00 ),_lawful money of the United States for the paymentof which sum
? well"and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, :legal representatives and
assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by ,these presents.
i The conditions of the above obligations are such that where the said
Bob Madget, Inca
name of contractor)
i entered into a'contract with ,the sCity of Iowa City:` I owa, ;bearing the -date of
' .'r�'i�+• ria—' ,--197;_ wherein said -: BobMad et --Inc.
l`m re c2'- 7S? rVf name=of contractor
`undertakes and; agrees to demolish certain buildings and structures located upon --cer-
tain real estate, and clear, fill and/or clean said real:estate as specified in said
contract, and to faithfully perform "all 'the terms and requirements of said contract
within ;the time therein specified in a good and workmanlike manner, and: :in accordance
.413th the plans and specifications attached to said contract and made _a part thereof.
It is expressly understood and agreed by the principal and surety in this bond
that the following provisions are a part of this bond and.are binding upon said princi-
pal and surety, to -wit:
1. "That principal and sureties on this bond hereby agree to pay all per-
sons, firms or corporations having -contracts directly with the principal
or with subcontractors, all just claims -due >them cfor labor performed or
materials furnished, in the performance of the contract on account of which
this bond is given; when the same are not satisfied out of the portion of
the contract_price_which the public corporation is required to retain un-
- til completion of the, public improvement, but the principal and sureties
�- shall not -be -liable to said persons,- firms - or corporations unless the claims
of said claimants against said portion of the contract;pr.ice shall have
' been established as provided by law."
2. "Every surety on this bond shall -be deemed and held, any contract to
the contrary notwithstanding, to consent without` notice:
„(A) -To any:extension of time to the contractor - in which to per-
form the contract. "
(B) To any change in the plans, specifications,"or contract, when
such change does not involve an increase of more than twenty-five
percent of the total contract price, and shall then be released only
as to such excess increase. - -- --
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J RESOLUTION NO. 75-389
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT
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WHEREAS, a final -plat of "University Lake Apartments"; a large scale
residential .development as defined in Section 9.51.T(H) of the Municipal
Code of the -city of Iowa City, Iowa, involving the following described real ;
estate located in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, and more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the North Quarter corner of Section
16, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the Sth
P.M.; thence North 87 degrees 52' 50" West 970.37
feet along the centerline of Melrose Avenue; thence
South 1 degree 57' 43" East 662.71 feet along the
West side of the NEa NEI NWJ of said Section 16
to the point of beginning; thence South 88 degrees
18' 58" East 606.83 feet to the Southwesterly right
of way
line of the Chicago, Rock Island -and, Pacific
Railroad: thence South 44 degrees 55' 48" East
314.93 feet along said Railroad right of way line;
thence South 50 degrees 51' 00" West 221-.97 feet
to the North line of Lakewood Addition, an addi-
tion to the city of Iowa City, lows: thence North
86` degrees -26' 0011 West 141.30 feet; thence South
---51 degrees 38' 00" West 75.00 feet; thence 'North
66 degrees 16' 00" West 71.00 feet; thence South
53degrees12' 00" West 98-80 feet; South 53 degrees
33' 00" West 168.28 feet; thence South 49 degrees
10' 00" West 98.60 feet; thence South 47 degrees
09' 00" West 66.10 feet to the Southwest corner of
Lot i of said Lakewood Addition; thence North
87 degrees 26' 00" West 32.01 feet; .thence North
1 degree 57' 43" West 657.66 feet to the pointof
beginning. Said tract containing 7.47 acres more
or less.
has beenfiledwith the City Clerk and approval thereof has been requested, and
Final
and Planning
WHEREAS, said final plat has been submitted to the Iowa City
and Zoning Commission which has recommended approval of the same, and
preliminary and
WHEREAS, said final plat has been found to be in accordance with
f the State of _Iowa and ordinances of the City of
the provisions of the laws o
Iowa City, Iowa in relation thereto. - -
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows:
preliminary and
1. That the -i:C b'/E-GS<,crlbef: :S n� ;Plat {s hereby ."�,>>:�✓/-'��•
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RESOLUTIOFJ No. 75-391 -
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT
WHEREAS, A PLAT OF B.D.I. FIRST ADDITION TO IOWA CITY,JOHNS014 COUNTY.
IOWA, containing _.four -.:(4)-- lots, -has ,been filed -with the City Clerkand after =
consideration_ the: same is found to be correct and in _accordance with the
provisionsofthe laws of the State Of.:lowa,--and tileordinancesof the City.±
of Iowa City, Iona, in relation to plats and additions to cities, NOW THERE-
FORE _
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that
the said plat and dedication of the said B.D.I. First Addition to Iowa City,
-Johnson County, Iowa, be, and tile same is hereby acknowledged and approved on
the part of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and chat lhe,streets therein shown,
be, and are hereby accepted, and the I-layor and the City Clerk are hereby
directed to certify this r'esoluLion of; approval and affix the same to said
plat as by Iar1 provided. Said approval subject totl) all legal documents being
submitted including.a satisfactory legal documentrelativeto liens and encum-
brancesof the subject property,andr2)n t
, aagreement be institued concerning
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installation and_cost'of a sanitary`"sewer system..
Mayor.
dgar Czarn cki
It was moved by Brandt and
ATTEST: "seconded by deProsse that the
- — resolution as read be adopted.
Roll call:
IAyes: Nays: Absent:
City Clerk Brandt x
Abbie Stolfus Czarnecki x
Davidsen x
deProsse x
_Passed this 28th day of October, 1975. Neuhauser X
STATE OF IOWA )
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JOHNS011 COUNTY )
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We Edgar Czarnecki, Mayor and Abbie Stolfus, City Clerk. of the City of Iowa
-City, Iowa,.do-hereby certify that the above and foregoing -resolution is a. true
and correct copyof -the resolution aspassed by Lhe'.Ci-ty Council of"the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, on this day of (tJ a njuk-) A•D•, 1975'
`G Mayo r
Edga Czarn kJ
w/IGC City Clerk
Abbie Stolfus.
EXHIBIT "A..
Commencing as a point of reference at the center of Section 24, Township -
.79 North Range 6 West of the Fifth Principal. • Meridian, -Johnson County,
Iowa -City, _Iowa; thence South 88" 40' 00" West, 341.17 feet along. the
north line of the Southwest quarter of said Section 24 to a 'point (this
Is an assumed bearing for purposes of this= description only); thence.South
00°_ 50' 00" East, 630.18 -'feet -to a point of intersection with the northeasterly
right-of-way line of U.S.Highway #6 and point of beginning of tract herein
described; thence North 510 30' 40" West, 549.75 feet along the northeasterly
right-of-way line of said Highway #6 to a, point; thence North 38 41' 40"
East, 1017.30 feet to a point; thence North 51",18' 20" West 70.0 feet to` a '
point of Intersection with the centerline spur; track of the Chicago;`. Rock
Island and Pacific Railroad; thence North 38° 41' 40" East, 482.15 feet along
the centerline of said spur track to a
point; thence South 30' 31' `40'.' West,
71.98 feet along the centerline spur track of the Chicago, ' Rock Island and ;>
Pacific Railroad to a point of curve; thence Southerly 481.75 feet along a
379.50 foot radius curve concave easterly and subtended by.a 450.05 foot
chord bearing South 5" 50'-20" East, to 'a point of tangency thence 'continuing
South 42'12''20"East, 802.57 -feet along the centerline, spur-track'of said'..,
C.R.I. and P. Railroad to a point of curve; thence Southeasterly 125.06 feet
along a'382.04 foot radius curve concave northeasterly and subtended by a`
124.90 foot chord bearing South '51° 36''50" East, to a'point `of. -tangency;
thence South 61' 01' 20 -East 74.22 feet to a point of intersection with the
northwesterly right-of-way line of Heinz Road; thence South 290 08' 32" West '.
927.13 feet along the northwesterly right-of-way line of said -Heinz Road to
a point of intersection with the northeasterly right-of-way line of said U.S.
Highway #6;I thence North 58` 26' 03" West 60.28 feet along the northeasterly,
right-of-way line of saidHighwayto a point; thence North 57` 32' -41" West;
308.19 feet along the northeasterly right-of-way'; line of said Highway to a
point; thence North 57" 18' 25" West 186.00 feet along the northeasterly right-
of-way line of, said Highway to a point; thence'North `55" 51' 48" West, 199.97
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feet. along the northeasterly right-of-way line of said Highway to a 'point; thence
North 51` 56' 03" West, 100.0 feet along the northeasterly right-of-way line
,of,said Highway to point of beginning;_: and containing 32.02 acres more or
less,' and subject to easements and restrictions of record.
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included in this area are: =:
An arterial street feeding into a major U.S. Highway.
The University campus separated by the river, the highway, and
the railroad.
The location of both through -trackage and switching facilities
for tworailroadlines.
The location of water treatment plants for both the University
of Iowa and Iowa City.
The location of the sewage treatment plant on the east bank -of
the river slightly north of U.S. 6;
(See Figure 2.)
Segment II ---This portion of the project area separates Iowa City
and Coralville. On the east side of the river (Iowa City), there
exists a considerable portion of undeveloped land with development
pressures being applied.Most of --this area is zoned RIA, though
zone) slightly north of
there exists an area of RM(multi-family
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The west side of the river (Coralville), commercial, industrial, and
residential uses have developed.: The major portion of this area is
zoned -I2,(heavy . industry),; with a small portion zoned R-1 (single
family residential).
(See Figure 3.)
Segment III - This area.is presently the least developed of the
corridor region. Two serious problems -exist in this area:
a) -Limestone quarry operation
b) ; Potential flooding of residential units situated directly
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south of the Dam.
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(See Figure 4.)
Segment IV - The land use of this area is extremely chaotic, in that
is serious
incompatible uses exist side by side. Flooding a problem
of the developmentwithin this area
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since much.of the land and some
lies.within the floodplain. On the east side of the river, the
— area contains M2 (heavy industrial); RIA (single family), and Ml
is M2 in the
(light industrial) zones. The west side 'of the river
VC VP are floating
northern section and Cl in the southern._: and
zones in the area.
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(See Figure 5.)
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III. Historical Resources
Iowa City and Johnson County are extremely gifted in historical and
traditional elements. --Prior to pioneer settlements,, the Iowa
River banks served as.village sites for two of the Indian tribes,
the Poweshiks and. the'Wapashashieks.
As; the western -white migration began, communities sprang up.
- Napoleon, located on the east side of the river, was the first
county seat. The first territorial seat was located in Johnson
County primarily because of the aesthetic beauty of the Iowa River
(The Founding of Iowa City by Benjamin F. Shambaugh).
As the area became more settled, industrial development included
damming of the river for ease of -travel, and_milling operations,
including Terrill's Mill, sprang up.
With the exception of the Old Capitol building,none of the original
structures` remain. -However, it is the intent of this project to
preserve these areas as historic relics of natural' beauty.__
IV. Relationship of Proposed Project to City's Goals
The Iowa River Corridor is subject to three -local -jurisdictions;
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Iowa City, Coralville, and Johnson County.
Iowa City's Riverfront Commission, an advisory -body 'to the City
Council, endorses the:
* "preservation, enhancement, and appropriate development '
of, the Iowa Riverandthe land adjacent -and, -integrally
relatedtoit." -
- Coralville Planning Commission:
* " ... an objective of community development ...`to encourage
less attractive' industrial uses to improve their appearance
by any method possible ..."
* "It should be an objective, to develop a;, pattern of
recreational facilities and areas easily accessible to
all residents ..."
Johnson County Regional Planning Commission: - -
* "Preserve the remaining woodland areas, scenic vistas, and
historical sites
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* "Provide a complete range of parks, recreation facilities
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and programs, and _open spaced areas for the present and
future people of Johnson County'.,,"
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* "Protect natural drainage courses and waterways ..."
V. Environmental Impacts -
A. Acquisition Impacts
* Human_ elements:the acquisition of property along the
corridor
could entail the relocation of commercial/
industrial/residential'
tenants.'
* Financial elements: depending on the amount of property
acquired, tax -would
a revenue loss occur. -
* Wildlife elements: there would be a slight disruption of
wildlife
patterns if demolition- and regrading ,were to occur.
* Pollution: more water, air, and noise pollution would be
generated during the demolition.stage.
B. Development and User Impacts
' Human elements: there would be more recreational and open
space areas for the residents to enjoy:: Increased oppor-
tunities for exploration
of natural wildlife and vegetation
and historical information would be made available.
* Financial impacts: If the County, Coralville, and Iowa City
purchase the corridor regionthen property would be removed
from the
tax roles. However, this would not necessarily
precipitate an increase
in taxes, in that if the river region
were enhancedand recreational facilities 'available, 'then
tourism could rise and increase` merchants' trade. -
* Wildlife impact: With the increased recreational activity
along the river- there will be a slightdisturbance of
wildlife.
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The wildlife along the riverfront is typical of `
that found in oak --hickory hardwoods
and agricultural lands.
White-tailed deer, rabbit,` squirrel, quail, and pheasant
are the primary game species. Songbirds `exist `in the wood-
land
and cropland' areas. In the urban portion of:the river
corridor, squirrels, rabbits, and songbirds
coexist with
urbanization. (Stanley Consultant Report.) As conservation
measures protect wildlife,:the -disturbance will not be `-
prolonged. t
* --Aesthetic impact: With the removal of unattractive industries -
and the
preservation of the natural scenic beauty, the
corridor area's aesthetic beauty will be enhanced. As the
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impact of this project is preser vation and enhancement; ancement,
zoning of adjacent areas will reflect the aesthetic concepts
of the river area.
C. Adverse Impacts
An increase in litter due to the nature of the
development.
An increase in recreational areas exposed to annoying
insects due to the location of the project.
An increase in safety hazards due to the increase of
people in the area.
* Short -termed pollution (water, air, and noise) during
the acquisition/demolition.
* Portions of the proposed project area are more subject
to flooding due to the nature of the topography.
* An existence of a -sense of -infringement -of -privacy
f privacyor
- ordeprivation on the part of potential developers
and landowners.
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VI. Ways to minimize some of the adverse effects of the proposed
project:
With good planning and proper use of landscape design, the
effects of the recreational activities along the riverfront
could be minimal.
Increased maintenance and litter receptacles would minimize the
litter_
The quality of natural vegetation will improve with the clearing
of vegetation which is destructive to some of the existing
woodlands. The clearing process also has a potential to
decrease the annoying insect population.
The area subject to flooding can be engineered to be able to
withstand flooding with a minimum of damage.
VII. Adverse environmental impacts which cannot be avoided should the
project be implemented:
Short-term increase in dust, noise, -water and air pollution during
renovation stage.
Initial disruption of some wildlife.
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Loss of tax revenue if property is purchased.
Loss of sense of privacy of residents adjacent to, the area.
VIII. Existing conditions and trends likely to occur without project
implementation (based on Iowa River Corridor Study Phase One-
InventoEX, Survey, and Anal sis, Stanley Consultants, Inc:;
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Intensive land use development contiguous to.riverfront.
Flooding of developed property and floodplain land use controls
which do not restrict development, but allows the development
to be raised above the flood levels.
Encroachment of land and rail transport modes upon the river
corridor.
Severe shoreline erosion.
Land use beyond capacity of support.-
Mineral extraction sites, both past and present operations,
which have done irreparable damage to the landscaper
Undesirable land use patterns.
IX. Commitments of resources which would be involved should the
proposal be implemented.
Should the acquisition and enhancement plan be implemented; the '
commitment of funds is neither irreversible nor irretrievable.
The City quite, possibly would buy the land, enhance the area,
restrict zoning, and sell the land .at>fair -market value. The
temporary erosion of soil during the development process will
- be restored during the preservation stages of,the-project.
X. Alternatives to the proposed plan.
There are basically three alternatives to this development
plan:
A. - Do Nothing
B. Draw Up a Different Plan of Action
C. Change the Dimensions of the Project Area
1. Do Nothing -- If this course of action were initiated,
the riverfront region would continue -to"deteriorate;
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the adjacent 'lands would develop, and the river,
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instead of an asset to Johnson County, Iowa City, and
Coralville, would become a detriment:
2. Draw Up a Different Plan of Action -- If the City were
-- not committed to historical, natural wildlife and
vegetation preservation, 'and 'open "space and recreational
facilities, then more, options would be available to
the river corridor region. However, if the City chose
to disregard these limitations, then .the federal
government would not participate inthefunding.
Since a different plan has to incorporate these 3
areas of preservation, the magnitude of the project
would be the only area of -change. 5
3. Change of Dimensions -- The scope of the, proposed
project area could be decreased and limited to the
portion of the river or lands -and land uses adjacent
to the rivercorridor that is in -the most deteriorated _
state; the one with 'the -most historical value; the
one with the most natural vegetation; or any other
criteria for `preservation. --> However, ;a, piecemeal `
preservation approach to a natural body -of water
could possibly be more detrimental and/or costly than
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the proposed project.-: For,example,;if the historical
areas were preserved and enhanced, without upgrading
the riverbank or restricting the zoning, these sites -
would have a shorter life span and a less aesthetically
appealing value.
XI Other Information
* An Environmental Review Record has been established for this
Iowa River Corridor Project and may be.examined and copied in
the City Clerk's Office, Civic Center,' 410 E. Washington Street,
Iowa City, Iowa.
* At this time, no further environmental review of this project
is proposed to be conducted and it is the 'intention of the
City of Iowa City; to request HUD to release funds for this
_- project 1975.
Comments on the Notice of Intent Not to File an Environmental
Im act Statement. concerning t e_.lowa River Corridor Project
may a submitted to the City Manager of the City of Iowa City,
from-, 1975,,to 1975.
* The applicant for these funds is the City of Iowa City. The
chief executive officer -of -the applicant is Neal Berlin, City
Manager, City of Iowa City.
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FIGURE 3
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Sycamore Street and is a_ residential` area composed
of four existing parts or additions and one proposed
subdivision. -
2. Washington-Park Addition -
Located on, the east side of Iowa City, bounded on
the north by Rochester Avenue,:on the south by Court
Street, and on the west and east by; FirstAvenue' and
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Scott Boulevard, respectively.-
3.' -City =Park
Located on the west bank of the Iowa River in the
---north/northwest section of Iowa City.
D. Purpose
The purpose of the Parks and Recreational Facilities
Program is to provide an "increased number of small neigh-
borhood parks" (Park and Recreation`Survey for Iowa ,City - <.
Burke Report; Preliminary Park and Recreation Plan 1976 -
1980); to continue to provide -and upgrade active and pas-
sive recreation facilities for neighborhood residents;. and
to obtain maximum usage of City Park by all groups within
the community.
E. Phase I-(Acquisition)
The initial phase (Phase I)-of-the proposed project will
be for acquisition and grading of ,14 acres of land injthe
Hollywood Manor area for $50,000 and the acquisition and
grading of 3.5 acres of land in the=Oakwoods-Washington
Park area for $35,000."
F. Phase II (Improvements)
This phase will be a City-wide campaign, to upgrade neigh-
borhood parks and to provide'.a broader range of-recrea-
tional facilities than is presently,available at both the
neighborhood level and the community level (City Park);
for $275,000.
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* The proposed plan will-provide-shelters, surfacing, :
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apparatus, landscaping,: etc., inexistingneighborhood
parks to increase their usage.
* The proposed plan (City Park) will provide immediate`,
roadwork,:bicycle paths,playground renovation, apparatus,
pond stabilization, spray pool, log cabin rehabilitation,
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lternatives to the Parks and
There are basically two a
Recreation Plan:
A. Do Nothing
B,- Change the scope .of the Plan
The federal government might
this
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1, Do Nothing -
disapprove financial participation in
plan, and none of the environmsl�ional lsites'
listed would apply: The acquisition
Would; probably develop inY.o residential
Park and the neighboring
dwellings, and City
to deteriorate.
parks would continue
-Plan The Park and-
2. of the -
Change the Scope imished to
be dmen£
Recreation Plan could
of -parks;
and ;deveks;'or
a) acquisition c) upgrade
b) upgrading existing-parroach to
cemeal app
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City Park.However,
park system could entail
a comprehensive impacts
" more expense, greater environmental
and an unfulfillment
be
prolonged
which would',
of City goals.
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XI. OTHER INFORMATION -
stablid for
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EnvironmentaRecreationeActivitieshas ePro�en
* ect and may be
An
this the City Clerk's Office, Civic
ied in Iowa.
examined and cop ton: street, -Iowa City,
Washing
Center, _410 East
Review of this
*-At this time, no further_Environmental
is to'be con ductedtonYeQuestD to
project proposed
intention.of the City:of Iowa City 1975
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release funds for this project
File
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the Notice of Intent Not to
the Par s an on
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* Comments on of then
mental Im act stet9uemittedCtonthe".City Manag
Activities may 1975, to—
City Of Iowa City, from
—� of Iowa City.
for these funds is the City
licant is Neal
* applicant
The app
The chief, executive off: Iowa Iowa.
City
Berlin, City Manager,
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In order to implement increased colnspectorewill be
activities,__a new Minimal Housing