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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF MADISON STREET, DAVENPORT STREET, AND
BLOOMINGTON STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has reached an agreement with the University of Iowa to convey the
old Iowa City Water Plant to the University of Iowa, including adjacent rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, portions of Madison Street, Davenport Street, and Bloomington Street rights-of-way,
encompassing approximately 3.62 acres, will no longer be required for City access once the old Iowa City
Water Plant is closed; and
WHEREAS, all other property abutting these rights-of-way is University of Iowa property, and tile rights-
of~way do not provide access to any private property; and
WHEREAS, necessary utility easements, well sites, a water storage facility and easements for
emergency vehicle access will be created; and
WHEREAS, there is no City interest in continuing to incur maintenance costs and liability for these
rights-of-way with a closure of the old Iowa City Water Plant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. VACATION. The City of iowa City hereby vacates the rights-of-way legally described as
follows:
Commencing at the southeast comer of Outlot 35 in Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat of the sub-
division of the Lumber Yard and Promenade recorded in Book 1, Page 479, deed records of Johnson County,
iowa; thence N 00°45'24" W (assumed beadng) along the east line of said Outlot 35 a distance of 530.00 feet
to the point of beginning; thence S 89°17'37" W 118.88 feet to a point on the eastedy line of the Iowa River
(mean high-water line); thence N 09°28'52" E along said eastedy line 15.12 feet; thence N 31°42'01" E along
said eastedy line 40.53 feet; thence N 23°01'02" E along said eastedy line 55.98 feet; thence N 18°57'27, E
along said eastedy line 21.00 feet; thence N 31°05'20" E along said eastedy line 35.86 feet; thence N
25°25'20" E along said easterly line 103.97 feet to a point on said east line of Outlot 35; thence S 00°45'24" E
along said east line 243.94 feet to the point of beginning, containing 14,793 square feet; and
Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and the included alley in Block 100, in Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat of the sub-
division of the Lumber Yard and Promenade recorded in Book 1, Page 479, deed records of Johnson County,
Iowa, and that part of vacated Madison Street described as: Commencing at the southwest comer of Lot 8 in
Block 100, Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat of the sub-division of the Lumber Yard and Promenade,
recorded in Book 1, at page 479, Deed records of Johnson County, Iowa, thence West 19.38 feet, thence
North 115 feet, thence East 19.38 feet to the west line of said Lot 8, thence South along the west line of said
Lot 8, 115 feet to the point of beginning; and
Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 8 in Block 100, according to the plat of the sub-division of the
Lumber Yard and Promenade recorded in Book 1, Page 479, deed records of Johnson County, Iowa; thence
N 00°45'24" W along the west line of said Lot 8 extended, 80.00 feet to a point on the south line of Outlot 30,
Odginal Town of Iowa City, Iowa; thence N 89°17'59" E along said south line 160.00 feet; thence S 00°45'24"
E 80.00 feet to a point on the north line of Lot 7 of said Block 100; thence S 89°17'59" W along the north line
of said Lot 7 and said Lot 8 a distance of 160.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 12,800 square feet;
and
Beginning at the southwest comer of Block 89, Original Town of Iowa City, Iowa; thence S 89°17'37' W
along the south line of said Block 89 extended, 76.00 feet to the southeast comer of a 24.00 foot by 405.00
foot strip of Madison Street previously vacated; thence N 00°45'24" W along the east line of said vacated
street strip 405.02 feet (405.00 feet record) to a point on the south line of a 35 foot by 126 foot strip of
Madison Street previously vacated; thence N 89°14'36" E along said south line 11.00 feet to the southeast
corner of said vacated sb'eet stdp; thence N 00°45'24" W along the east line of said vacated street strip126.00
feet; thence S 89°14'36" W along the north line of said vacated street stdp 35.00 feet to a point on the west
line of Madison Street; thence N 00°45'24" W along said west line 242.94 feet to a point on the eastedy line of
the Iowa River (mean high-water line); thence N 33°29'07" E along said easterly line 34.44 feet to a point on
the south line of Outlot 30, Odginal Town of Iowa City, Iowa; thence N 89°17'59" E along said south line
80.62 feet; thence S 00°45'24' E along the east line of Madison Street and Madison Street extended, 115.56
feet to the northeast corner of a 19.38 foot by 115 foot strip of Madison Street previously vacated; thence S
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89°14'36' W along the north line of said vacated street strip 19.38 feet; thence S 00°25'24: E along the west
line of said vacated street stdp 115.00 feet; thence N 89°14'36" E along the south line of said vacated street
strip 19.38 feet to a point on the east line of Madison Street; thence S 00°45'24' E along said east line and
east line extended, 571.87 feet to the point of beginning, containing 63,608 square feet; and
Beginning at the northwest corner of Block 89, Odginal Town of Iowa City, Iowa; thence N 00°45'24" W
along the west line of said Block 89 extended, 80.00 feet to the southwest comer of Lot 5, Block 100,
according to the plat of the sub-division of the Lumber Yard and Promenade recorded in Book 1, Page 479,
deed records of Johnson County, Iowa; thence N 89°17'50" E along the south line of said Lot 5 and Lot 6,
Block 100, a distance of 160.33 feet (160 feet---record) to the southwest corner of Lot 3, Block 100, Original
Town of Iowa City, Iowa; thence S 00°45'22'' E along the west line of said Lot 3 extended, 80.00 feet to the
nodh line of said Block 89; thence S 89°17'50" W along said north line 160.33 feet (160 feet--record) to the
point of beginning, containing 12,826 square feet.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or
any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this __ day of ., 20
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
City At~or-ney's'l~ce
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Ordinance No.
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It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilbum
First Consideration 1/21/03
Voteforpassage: AYES: Kanner, Lehman, O~Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilbu~n,
Champion. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 2/4/03
Voteforpassage:AYES: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vande~hoef, t~ilburn, Champion,
Kanner, Lehman. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published
Prepared by: John Yapp, PCD, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5247 (VAC02-00006)
ORDINANCE NO. 03-4058
AN ORDINANCE VACATING LAFAYE'FrE STREET LOCATED WEST OF CAPITOL STREET.
WHEREAS, Eagle View Properties has applied for the vacation of approximately 5,900 square feet of
Lafayette Street right-of-way, located west of Capitol Street; and
WHEREAS, Lafayette Street right-of-way west of Capitol Street is unimproved, and is not used for
vehicular or pedes!rian circulation, nor is it used for emergency vehicle or utility vehicle access; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has no plans to improve the Lafayette Street right-of-way for vehicular
or pedestrian access or circulation; and
WHEREAS, as a condition of the conveyance of the Lafayette Street right-of-way west of Capitol Street,
Eagle View Properties has agreed to incorporate their properties to the north and to the west of Lafayette
Street right-of-way into one lot, to avoid the creation of a land-locked parcel as a consequence of this
vacation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. VACATION. The City of Iowa City hereby vacates the right-of-way legally described as
follows:
Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Lot 5, Block 15, County Seat Addition to Johnson
County, Iowa; thence S0°16'20"West 34.68 feet to the northerly right-of-way line of the
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway; thence southeasterly along said right-of-way line to
a point of intersection with the westerly right of-way line of Capitol Street; thence northerly
along the westerly right of-way line of Capitol Street to the Southeast Corner of Lot 4,
Block 15, County Seat Addition to Johnson County, Iowa; thence westerly along the
southerly line of said Lot 4 to the Southwest Corner of said Lot 4; thence continuing
westerly 20.00 feet more or less to the point of beginning.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the previsions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, prevision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or
any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
,~and approved this 4th daY0f February ,20. 03
CITY CLERK
App~,~.
City',~o~'~~ ' ~ ~;~.~
Ordinance No. 03-4058
Page 2
It was moved by £hampi on and seconded by Pfab that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon mil call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Pfab
;( Vanderhoef
X Wilbum
First Consideration 1/7/03
Voteforpassage:AYES: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilbur'n, Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 1/21/03
Vote for passage: AYES: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, t~ilburn, Champion, Kanne~',
Lehman. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 2/12/03
Prepared by: John Yapp, PCD, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5247
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTHERNMOST 60 FEET OF THE DEAD-END ALLEY ALONG
THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF 405 SOUTH SUMMIT STREET.
WHEREAS, the nodhernmost 60 feet of the alley between South Governor Street and South Summit
Street, adjacent to the west property line of 405 South Summit Street, is not used for pedestrian or
vehicular traffic circulation; and
WHEREAS, there are no utilities in the right-of-way proposed to be vacated; and
WHEREAS, the area proposed to be vacated does not provide access to any drives or driveways, is
partially unpaved, and is not being used by the general public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. VACATION. Subject to the disposition and conveyance of the right-of-way being
approved concurrent with approval of the vacation, the City of Iowa City hereby vacates the right-of-way
legally described as follows:
THE SOUTH 60 FEET OF THE NORTH 80 FEET OF THE PLATTED ALLEY IN BLOCK 2,
BERRYHILL'S SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF,
RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 28 AT PAGE 293 IN THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY
RECORDER, CONTAINING 1,200 SQUARE FEET AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND
RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or
any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this __ dry of ,2003.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Approved by
(~ity' A~to'r ney's IOffice
Ordinance No.
Page
It was moved by and seconded by lhat the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon ro(l call there ware:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilbum
First Consideration :12/~.9/00
Vote for passage: AYES: Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vande)'hoef,
Wilburn, Champion. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
,Seci~nd Consideration 1/9/Orr
Voteforpassage: AYES: Champion, Kanne)', Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,Vandet'hoef,
Wilburn. NAYS: NOne. ABSENT: None.
Date published
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 29, 2003
To: City Council
From: John Yapp, Associate Planner ~,~Z~'/~,/~
Re: VAC00-00001 Alley vacation adjacent to 405 South Summit Street
The third reading of the vacation of alley right-of-way adjacent to 405 South Summit
Street was deferred indefinitely at the Council's January 16, 2001 meeting to give the
applicants time to complete a plat of survey and make a purchase offer for the right-of-
way. The proposal is to vacate the northern 60 feet of the 20-foot wide alley right-of-way
between 405 South Summit Street and 338 South Governor Street.
This is a dead-end segment of alley right-of-way that does not serve a traffic or
pedestrian circulation function, and does not contain any utilities. Staff recommended
approval of the alley vacation in a repod dated April 6, 2000, and the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the vacation at its May 4, 2000 meeting
by a vote of 5-0.
The property owners adjacent to the alley have made a purchase offer. The resolution
authorizing conveyance of the alley right-of-way is also on the Councils February 4
meeting agenda.
City of lowa City
Court Street
SITE LOCATION: Alley be~een 405 Summit St. & 338 S. Governor St.
Prepared by: Shelley McCafferty, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5243 (REZ02-00019)
Ordinance No. 03-4059
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, RS-5, TO SENSITVE AREAS OVERLAY, RS-5/OSA FOR HEARTHSlDE REFUGE, A 4-LOT,
5.6-ACRE SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 1520 N. DUBUQUE ROAD.
WHEREAS, the owner of said property has requested that the property be rezoned from Low Density Single
Family Residential, RS-5, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, RS-5/OSA; and
WHEREAS, said property contains steep, critical and protected slopes and woodlands, and is subject to the
Sensitive Areas Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance requires a Sensitive Areas Overlay zone and Sensitive Areas
Development Plan to be approved prior to development activity occurring on properties with critical and protected
slopes, and woodlands; and
WHEREAS, development activity will not occur within the critical and protected slopes, and woodlands, or
within 50-feet of the critical and protected slopes, and woodlands; and
WHEREAS, the Sensitive Areas Development Plan is in technical compliance with the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. APPROVAL. The property described below is hereby reclassified from Low Density Single
Family Residential, RS-5 to Sensitive Areas Overlay, RS-5/OSA and the associated Sensitive Areas Development
plan is hereby approved.
Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 11, Surrey Hills Addition, to Iowa City, Iowa in accordance
with the plat recorded in Book 7, Page 67 of the records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office;
Thence N01 °22'00"W, along west line of said Lot 11, a distance of 39.31 feet; thence S89 °55'00"W,
290.49 feet; thence N09 °00'00"W, 101.96 feet; thence 84 °58'00"W,212.61 feet, to a point on the easterly
right-of-way line foe Dubuque Road; thence N16 °44'00"E, along said easterly right-of-way line, 506.80
feet; thence S73 °16'00"E, 130.00 feet; thence N16 °44;00"E, 141.00 feet; thence S73 °16'00"E, 49.60
feet; thence N89 °29'00"E, 111.40 feet, to a point on the west line of said Surrey Hills Addition; thence
S01 °22'00"E, along said west line 688.80 feet, to the point of beginning. Said tract of land contains 5.60
acres, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record.
SECTION I1. ZONING MAP. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to change the zoning
map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage, approval and
publication of this ordinance as provided by law.
SECTION III. CERTIFICATION AND RECORDING. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the City
Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance and the Sensitive Areas Development
plan for this property and to record the same at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, all as
provided by law.
SECTION IV. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
February ,200~.
~A-YOR
Ordinance No. 03-4059
Page 2
CITY G'"T. E R K
Approved by
'C~y ~to~ey's ~ffice
Ordinance No. 03-4059
Page 3
It was moved by Champion and seconded by 0' Donnel 1 that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
× O'Donnell
X Pfab
X Vanderhoef
.. X Wilbum
First Consideration 1/7/03
Voteforpassage:AYES: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vander'hoef, l,/'ilburn, Champion, Kanne~',
Lehman. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 1/21/03
Voteforpassage:AYES: Lehman,O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Kanner. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 2/12/03
Prepared by: Robert Miklo, Sr. Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5240 (VAC02-0007)
ORDINANCE NO. 03-4060
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE EAST TO WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 27 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN
PLAT, LOCATED BETWEEN MARKET AND BLOOMINGTON STREET WEST OF DODGE STREET.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Mercy Hospital, has requested the vacation of the alley on Block 27 of the Original
Town; and
WHEREAS, this alley is not needed for public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed and recommended approval of this requested
right-of-way vacation, subject to 1) no direct vehicular access to Market Street, 2) the current alley intersection with
Dodge Street will be closed and them will be no additional direct vehicular access from Block 27 onto Dodge Street;
the exit-only from the existing parking facility onto Dodge Street will be allowed to remain, 3) any overhead utilities
relocated from the alley will be located at least 100 feet from Bloomington and Market Streets or placed underground.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
~. The City of iowa City hereby vacates the right-of-way legally described as follows:
Beginning at the SE comer of Lot 1 of said Block 27; thence S00°03'12"E, 20.00 feet to the NE comer of Lot
8, said Block 27; thence N89°57'18'~N, 319.82 feet (recorded 320 feet) to the NW comer of Lot 5, said Block 27;
thence N00°06'52"W, 20.00 feet to the SW comer of Lot 4, said Block 27; thence S89°57'18"E, 319.84 feet (recorded
320 feet) to the Point ef Beginning. Said alley vacation contains 6,397 sq. ft. or 0.15 acres.
~. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the previsions of this Ordinance
are hereby repealed.
SECTION IIII .gEVFRABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid
or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision
or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV FFFECTIVE DATF This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 4th d_ayof Feb~'uat~,y ,20. 03
CITY'CLERK
Ordinance No. 03-4060 ~
Page 2
It was moved by O'Donnell and seconded by Champion ~at the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call thero were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X - Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Iq'ab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilbum
Fimt Consideration 1 / 7 / 03
Vote for passage: AYES: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, 0'Donnell, Pfab.
NAYS: Kanner. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 1/21/03
Voteforpassage: AYES: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell.
NAYS: Pfab, Kanner. ABSENT: None.
Date published 2/12/03
Prepared by: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney, 410 E, Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATION", CHAPTER 5,
"MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL", SECTION 3, "COMPENSATION" TO ALLOW
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY'S GROUP
HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide members of the City Council with the ability
to participate in the City's group health insurance plan at a council member's own expense and
at no cost to the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to state code, compensation of council members must be established
by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, participation in the City's group health insurance plan is a form of
compensation; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to state code a change in compensation becomes effective for all
council members at the beginning of the term of the council members elected at the election
next following the change in compensation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 1, "Administration", Chapter 5, "Mayor and City Council",
Section 3, "Compensation", of the City Code is hereby amended by adding a new subsection "D"
as follows:
D. Health Insurance shall be available to a council member on such terms and conditions as
health insurance is available to city employees, except that a city council member's participation in
the city's group health insurance plan shall be at the council member's own expense and at no
cost to the City.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi-
sions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, prevision or part of the Ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
Ordinance as a whole or any section, prevision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti-
tutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2004.
Passed and approved this day of ,20__
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
City Attorney's Office
Eleanor~or~healt hins.do:
Ordinance No.
Page __
It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilbum
First Consideration 2/4/03
Voteforpassage:AYES: Vandet-hoef; l~ilbut-n, Champion, Kanner', Lehman, O'Donnell.
NAYS: Pfab. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published
Human Relations/Personnel
Memo
DATE: February 3, 2003
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Sylvia A. Mejia, Personnel Administrator/.~y~
RE: Health Insurance
Attached is an excerpt from the City of Iowa City Employee Handbook that briefly
describes information regarding the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance
benefit provided to .City employees.
If Council members are allowed to participate in the City's group plan at their own
expense, the coverage will be available on January 1, 2004. I am unable to give
you the cost, as rates have not been determined for the plan year. To give you an
idea of the cost, rates are currently $236.07 per month for single coverage and
$689.33 per month for family coverage.
If a Council member participates in the City's group plan, such participation will
terminate when Council membership terminates. At the time of termination of
insurance a Council member would be eligible for COBRA coverage which allows
them to continue on the plan for another 18 months at their expense. At the end of
COBRA coverage it would then be necessary to secure other insurance subject to
the rates and coverage limitations of such plan.
If you have questions or would like more detailed information, please contact me at
356-5026.
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BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD HEALTH INSURANCE
Please refer lo your Blu.e Cross Blue Shield Booklet for m~re specffic Information regarding
your health Insurance coverage.
This is a general description of your group coverage. Actual coverage is subject to the
terms and conditions specltied in the Master Conlract.
Enrollment
AS o permanent employee, you hov~. the option to elect medical'coverage for yourself
and eligible dependents. Coverage begins the r~st of the month following your hire date,
provided you hove completed an ewoliment application at the time of hire. (You must
be actively wo~ing f~' coverage 1o begin.) If you enroll when the coverage is f'~st
offered to you as o permanent emplc~yee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield will not require any
proof of insurability and will cover pre-e~sting conditions.
Dependent coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and/or eligible
children provided you notify Personnel and complete the appropriate forms upon hire.
The plan will cover your dependents only if you, as an employee, also elect coverage.
Dependent coverage begins on the day your fondly coverage begins. If you already
have far~/' coverage and you acquire dependents [i.e. marriage, birth) coverage
begins immediately, provided you holily Personnel and complete the appropriate forms
within 30 days of the event.
NOTE: Eligibility guidelines and an affidavit of domestic partnership for adding a domestic
partner to health insurance coverage ore ova~oble in personnel.
Domestic partner insurance will be taxed on the imputed value of the benefit per IRS
regulations. You will see an entry on your paycheck in the earnings column labeled DOM
MED which is the imputed value of the insurance,
How to Enroll
To enroll in the plan, you need to complete the appropriate sections of the Blue Cross
Blue Shield Group Subscriber Application. The form is in your orientation materials and is
also available from Personnel.
ReDodina Chanaes {Qualifyinf:l Events]
The following evenls may affect your health insurance coverage and/or your abllily to
add/change dependent coverage. You must notify Personnel within 30 days if one
the following events occurs:
Marriage
Addition of family members - newborn or adopted
Divorce, annulment, or legal separation
Death of your spouse or a dependent
Marriage of a dependent child
Become eligible for Medicare (employee, spouse, o~' dependent)
Military enlistment of a dependent child
191h birthday of a dependent child
Completion of full-time schooling of a dependent child or return to full-time student
status given he/she meets the qualif'~:ation as a dependent
Increase in. employrnenl status (to 75% or 100% employed]
Involuntary loss of coverage through a spouse's employer
benefits\wellness :
Failure to notify Personnel within 30 days or any of these events could result in a loss of
benefits.
Open Enrollment
The annual reopener (open enrollment) for health insurance is June i through June 30 of
each year. During this time, any employee hired into a permanent position belween July
i of the previous year and June 30 of the current year may elect to add or change
health insurance coverage. An application form must be completed by June 30
(coverage eft. July 1). You are only eligible at the time of the first reopener following your
date of hire.
Late Enrollment
In the absence of a qualifying event or an open enrollment period, under the Health
Insurance Portability & Accountab~fy Act (HIPAA), an employee may enroll in the City's
health plan at any time as a "1.ate Enrollee"'. To begin coverage you must complete a
BC/BS enrollment form. Coverage begins the 1st day of the month following receipt of
the application. An 18 month pre-existing condition waiting period ~'11 be required. If you
have had prior continuous coverage, you can request a certificate of "'creditable
coverage"" from that provider. The City will send the certificate to BC/BS and it may be
applied as credit toward any prc~cxJsfing condition waiting period.
Chanainq Coveraqe
I[, after you elect coverage, you wish to change your coverage, the following rules apply.
Changing coverage from:
* Single to Family - An application must be submitted within 30 days of acquiring
your dependents, or during an Open Enrollment period or as a late enrollee.
* Family to Single - You may do this at any time, however, if you later wish to enroll
your family again, the preceding rule will apply.
* Termination of coverage - You may do this at any time, however, you may only
reinstate coverage during the Open ~nrollment Period as defined above or as a
late enrollee.
Identification Card
You will receive two Blue Cross/Blue Shield identification cards. The information on these
cards, especially the identification numbers, is required to pracess your claims correctly
and answer questions you may have on your coverage. You should carry your I.D. card
with you at all times and present it to the provider of service at the time you receive care.
For executive, confidential, and AFSCME employees, the Alliance 1-800 number for
precertification is also listed on the back. At your request, additional identification cards
can be issued for your covered dependents.
benefits\wellness
ALLIANCE
_. A program known as Alliance has been overlaid on the Iowa 500 coverage for all
executive, administrative, confidential and AFSCME employees.
This program provides for additional benefits in certain areas such as Home Health Care
and Hospice benefits. There will also be new pre-admission certification requirements.
Your Responsibilities:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield must be notified prior to any non-emergency or planned
inpatient admission to a hospital, skilled nursing facility, mental health institution, or use
of home health care hospice program services. Failure to obtain pre-admission
certification will result in a substantial penalty.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield must also be notified of all emergency and maternity admissions
within 24 hours. Failure to do so will result in you being responsible for room and board
charges for any days it is determined your condition did not require inpatient
hospitalization.
NOTE: Pre-admission certification is only required if you are admitted to the hospital as
an inpatient or to receive home health or hospice services.
To obtain pre-admission certification* from Alliance call 1-800-558-4409.
"or cedificafion for home health and hospice services.
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be, ,efits\wellness
IOWA 500 HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
Self-Maintenance Practices Other Sen/Ices ~lospltal Care Benefits
· One routine annual physical * Prescriptions * Semi-private room and board
examination and mammogram
for eligible Subscriber and * Durable medical equipment * Necessary services and supplies
dependents
· Private duty nursing services * Operating rooms
· Home and office doctor visits
· Ambulance * General nursing service
· Pre-natal and post-natal care In
doctor's office · Oxygen Subject to deductible amount,
which Is equal to the actual cost
· Immunizations · Physical therapy Incurred for the first two days of
room and board, per hospital
· Chiropractic care Subject to $100 deductible, per admission, up to a maximum of $500
contract, per calendar year. per calendar year. BC/BS pays
BC/BS pays 90% after deductible. 100% after $500 maximum Is
reached.
No deductible. Iowa 500 plan pays
for 90% of the covered usual,
customary and reasonable (UCR)
charges.
Once you have paid the deductibles as outlined above, you will share costs with BC/BS on a 90%-10% basis (you pay 10%). When
your costs for hospital, physician and/or other services reach $500 per contract per year, BC/BS will pay 100% of remaining covered
charges. (Copayment for Outpatient Nervous and Mental does not apply to the $500 out-of-pocket maximum.) Please refer to
the BC/BS booklet for more specific Information and maximum on Nervous and Mental coverage.
Some surgical procedures must be performed on an outpatient basis in Order for Blue Cross and Blue Shield to consider them for
payment. Please refer to the Mandatory Outpatient Procedure List for procedures and Information.
IMPORTANT: This is a general description of your group coverage. It is not a statement of contract. Actual coverage Is subject
to the terms and conditions specified In the Master Contract.
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Prepared by: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030
ORDINANCE NO. 03-4061
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," CHAPTER $,
"PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS," TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION ON SERVING TWO (2)
SERVINGS OF ANY ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, WINE, OR BEER AT ANY ONE TIME TO ANY ONE
PERSON TO SERVING TVVO (2) "CONTAINERS" OF ANY ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, WINE, OR BEER AT
ANY ONE TIME TO ANY ONE PERSON AND TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION FOR "PRIVATE
EVENTS",
WHEREAS, Section 4-5-7(A)(4) of the City Code contains a prohibition on dispensing or serving for on-
premises consumption, more than two (2) servings of any alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer at any one time to
any one person; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of such provision is to help reduce the incidence of underage consumption of
alcohol; and
WHEREAS, prosecutions pursuant to said provisions have revealed an ambiguity in the term "servings";
and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to amend said provision to replace the term "servings" with the term
"containers"; and
WHEREAS, said amendment is consistent with the purpose of said ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Section 4-5-7 of the City Code is repealed and the following is substituted in
lieu thereof:
A. Unlawful: It shall be unlawful for a holder of a liquor control license, or wine permit or beer permit,
or its employees or agents, to do any of the following:
1. Sell, offer to sell, dispense or serve for on-premises consumption, two (2) or more servings of any
alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer to any one person for the price of one such drink.
2. Sell, offer to sell, dispense or serve for on-premises consumption an unlimited number of servings
of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer for a fixed price or an unlimited number of servings for free.
3. Increase the volume of alcoholic liquor contained in a drink, for on-premises consumption, without
proportionally increasing the price charged for such drink.
4. Dispense or serve for on-premises consumption, more than two (2) containers of any alcoholic
liquor, wine, or beer at any one time to any one person. For purposes of this subsection a "container" is a
receptacle, such as a glass or a cup, that holds a substance or substances.
5. Encourage or permit any game or contest or tournament of any kind which involves drinking any
alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer or the awarding of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer as a prize.
6. Dispense, pour or otherwise serve any alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer directly into a person's mouth.
B. Exceptions: Nothing in subsection A shall be construed to prohibit a holder of a liquor control
license, or wine, or beer permit, or its employees or agents, from:
1. Including servings or drinks of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer as part of a hotel or motel package
which includes overnight accommodations.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publicat.~, as provided by law. ~
/B~.~d a,~epprov.~J:~/~,l~day of F.br,,~ry ,20 f)3 ·
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City Attorney's Office ,:~ _ S~9.3~
eleanor/crd/alcohol-ccnlainecs doc
Ordinance No. 03-4061
Page. 2
It was moved by Vanden'hoer and seconded by Pla b that the Ordinance
as read be adopted, and upon mil call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
){ O'Donnell
X Pfab
X Vanderhoef
~ Wilbum
First Consideration 1/7/03
Voteforpassage: AYES: Lehman, O~Donne]], Pfab, Vanderhoef, W~]burn, Champ~ion,
Kanner. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Second Consideration 1/21/03
Voteforpassage: AYES: Lehman, O'Donne]], Pfab, Vandet'hoef, W~]burn, Champion,
Kanner. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.
Date published 2/12/03
Prepared by: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney, 410 E· Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030
ORDINANCE NO.
AMENDING TITLE 4, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," CHAPTER $,
;)HIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS," TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION ON SERVING '~O (2)
NGS OF ANY ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, WINE, OR BEER AT ANY ONE TIME TO ~¢,IY ONE
TO SERVING TWO (2) "CONTAINERS" OF ANY ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, WINE, ~ BEER AT
ANY TIME TO ANY ONE PERSON AND TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION,~)R/ "PRIVATE
Section 4-5-7(A)(4) of the City Code contains a prohibition on dispensi~ or serving for
more than two (2) servings of any alcoholic liquor, wine, or b/eer~ at any one time to
WHEREAS, urpose of such provision is to help reduce the incidenc of/~nderage consumption of
alcohol; and
WHEREAS, ns pursuant to said provisions have revealed an ar~fbiguity in the term "servings";
and /t
WHEREAS, it is to amend said provision to replace erm "servings" with the term
"containers"; and
WHEREAS, said , consistent with the purpose of sai~rdinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT )~DAINED BY THE CITY CO~,ICIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA: --'~
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Section~%4-5-7 of the City Code/i~ repealed and the following is substituted in
lieu ~ ~/--
A. Unlawful: It shall be unlawful for a hq!der of a hq~?._ontrol hcense, or wine permit or beer permit,
or its employees or agents to do any of the fbllowing:/
1. Sell, offer to sell, dispense or serve for'O~3-pre¢ises consumption, two (2) or more servings of any
alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer to any one person ~e.r)l~e price of one such drink.
2. Sell, offer to sell, dispense or serve for on~r, emises consumption an unlimited number of servings
of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer for a fixed price/Er a'~nlimited number of servings for free.
3. Increase the volume of alcoholic liquor~ontaine¢ in a drink, for on-premises consumption, without
proportionally increasing the price charged ~r such drin'k.
4. Dispense or serve for on-premis~e~ consumption,,.more than two (2) ~containers of any
alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer at any or~ time to any one pe.rson. Wit.h respect tc c!ec.he!ic !iquer, beer er
For purposes of this subsecti a "container" is a receptacle,' such as a glass or a cup, that holds
a substance or substances.~ ·
5. Encourage or permit/a/ny game or contest or tournament of a~n~, kind which involves drinking any
alcoholic liquor, wine, or be/er or the awarding of alcoholic liquor, wine, o¢.,~eer as a prize,
6, Dispense, pour or/Otherwise serve any alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer, directly into a person's mouth.
B. Exceptions: NClqing in subsection A shall be construed to prohiblt a holder of a liquor control
license, or wine, or be~r permit, or its employees or agents, from:
1. Including se~ings or drinks of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer as part ofka hotel or motel package
which includes ovC'night accommodations. ~ ,,
II. REPEALER· All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the P~0visions of this
Ordinanc~are hereby repealed·
SECTION Ill. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be a~udged to be
invali/C/or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
sec, Con, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
/ SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, appreval and
iCJblication, as provided by law.
/ Passed and approved this day of ,20. .
Ordinance No.
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~%~MAYOR
CITY CLERK
Approve~ by
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City Attorney's /
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