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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-05 Public hearing,-_. y ~~..~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby ~iven that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 5 day of May, 2009, in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the Council will consider: 1 . An ordinance rezoning approximately 23.25 acres of property located along the 400 - 500 blocks of N. Van Buren Street, the 300 - 500 blocks of N. Gilbert Street, the 300 - 700 blocks of N. Linn Street, the 200 - 300 blocks of Ronalds Street, the 200 - 300 blocks of Church Street, the 200 - 500 blocks of Fairchild Street, and 200 - 400 blocks of Davenport Street from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) zone to Historic District Overlay/ Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (OHD/RNS-12) zone and from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) zone to Historic District Overlay/Medium Density Single Family (OHD/RS-8) zone. (REZ09-00001) 2. An ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning, establishing definitions and a use classification procedure for Drinking Establishments and Alcohol Sales-Oriented Retail Uses and establishing minimum spacing requirements for said uses. Copies of the proposed ordinances and resolutions are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above-mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK C ,, '~r STAFF REPORT To: Planning & Zoning Commission Prepared by: Christina Kuecker, Associate Planner Item: REZ 09-00001 Date: April 2, 2009 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Northside Neighborhood Association Contact Person: Judith Pascoe 317 Fairchild St Iowa City, IA 52245 Phone: 319-354-8768 Requested Action: Rezoning from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) and Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12), to Historic District Overlay (RS-8/OHD &RNS-12/OHD) Purpose: To designate the Northside Historic District Location: 300 - 500 blocks of Gilbert Street; 300 - 700 blocks of Linn Street; 200 - 300 blocks of Church Street; 200 - 500 blocks of Fairchild Street; 200 - 400 blocks of Davenport Street Size: Approximately 23.25 acres Existing Land Use and Zoning: Residential; RS-8 and RNS-12 Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: RS-8/OHD, Medium Density Single Family -Brown Street Historic District RS-8, Medium Density Single Family South: CB-2, Central Business Service CO-1, Commercial Office RNS-12, Neighborhood Stabilization Residential East: RNS-12, Neighborhood Stabilization Residential West: RNS-12, Neighborhood Stabilization Residential RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential Comprehensive Plan: Single Family Residential Stabilization -Central District Plan promotes the preservation of the Northside Neighborhood File Date: March 13, 2009 45 Day Limitation Period: April 26, 2009 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Northside Neighborhood Association has submitted an application for a Historic District Overlay rezoning. On March 12, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) held a public hearing to discuss local historic district designation of the proposed Northside Historic District. The Commission voted to recommend the Northside Historic District to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. The proposed district is titled the Northside Historic District and consists of properties between the 400 and 700 block of N Linn Street, the 400 and 500 block of N Gilbert Street, the 300 block of Church Street, the 200 and 500 block of Fairchild Street, and the 200 and 400 block of Davenport Street (See Attached Map). The proposed Northside Historic District is located within the Northside Neighborhood and contains the Gilbert-Linn Street National Register Historic District. In 2004/5 the Gilbert- Linn Historic District was nominated and listed to the National Register of Historic Places. A local district was proposed at this time, but was not approved at the Council level. The Northside Neighborhood Association has expanded the boundaries of the Gilbert-Linn National Register District in order to capture more of the Northside residential neighborhood. The proposed district places focus on Linn, Gilbert, and Fairchild Streets. Fairchild Street is a brick street that retains much of its historic character and has the same historic significance as Linn and Gilbert Streets. Additional information regarding the Criteria for Historic Districts, the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District, the Historic Preservation Guidelines, and Contributing/Noncontributing Building in the district is included in the attached Memo to the HPC. The applicant has indicated that they have used the "Good Neighbor Policy" and have had discussions with area property owners and conducted a neighborhood meeting. ANALYSIS: The role of the Planning and Zoning Commission is to review the overlay rezoning based on the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code, while the role of the HPC is to determine the historic value of the district. Section 14-8E-1 E1 of the Zoning Code states that "The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the proposed overlay rezoning based on its relation to the Comprehensive Plan, as amended, to the provisions of this Title [Zoning Code], and to any proposed public improvements and other plans for the renewal of the area involved." Comp/lance with the Comprehensive P/an: The 1997 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan notes the importance of Iowa City's older neighborhoods and references the strategies of the Historic Preservation Plan as a means to preserve these neighborhoods. The Iowa City Central District Plan also points out the importance of Iowa City's older neighborhoods and lists preserving historic resources and reinvesting in older neighborhoods as one of the general principles for maintaining and building healthy neighborhoods. The Central District Plan also lists support of the goals and objectives of the Historic Preservation Plan as a way to promote the Central District as an attractive place to live. For guidance the Commission should refer to the Housing and Quality of Life section of 3 the Central District Plan (page 11 - 22), in particular pages 14 and 20. Specifically the plan states on page 14,"A second important element of stabilizing older neighborhoods in the district is to provide incentives or programs to maintain, improve, and generally reinvest in the older housing stock and in neighborhood infrastructure, such as parks, streets, alleys, and other shared public spaces. Possible sources of funding and human resources include historic preservation programs, the City's housing rehabilitation program, neighborhood PIN (Program for Improving Neighborhoods) grants, the City's capital improvements program, and through collaborations with area schools and the University. The City should continue to partner with neighborhood associations to monitor and improve neighborhoods, to promote good neighbor relations, and foster neighborhood identity through events, festivals, public art, and shared spaces such as community gardens. In addition, the City and the University should continue to explore a variety of means to increase public awareness of the policies, programs, and funding opportunities available for neighborhood or property improvements." The side bar on page 20 of the Central District Plan summarizes the goals for Historic Preservation in the Central District. The side bar is quoted below: Historic Preservation for the Centra/ District Section V. Neighborhood Strategies (page 73-98) of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan outlines the objectives for lows City Historic Areas and Neighborhoods. Many historic areas lie within the Central District. The objectives of the Historic Preservation Plan include: ^ Retention of Historic District and Conservation District status of the already designated areas ^ Reevaluating districts to determine if boundaries or integrity change ^ Encouragement of local Historic District status of the Gilbert-Linn Street and Jefferson Street National Register Historic Districts ^ Beginning the process of designating Goosetown as a local conservation district ^ Completing surveys of several neighborhoods to determine the historic quality and district eligibility. These neighborhoods include: Oak Grove -Kirkwood Avenue Corridor Lucas Farms Neighborhood Morningside -City High Neighborhood Rochester Avenue Neighborhood These objectives and goals help protect and maintain Iowa City's historic resources, which contribute to the quality of life of Central District neighborhoods. The City Council recently adopted the updated Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan as a part of the Comprehensive Plan. The Historic Preservation Plan lists as Goal 1 "Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's past." Objective 5 of Goal 1 calls for the continued nomination of properties and districts to the National Register of Historic Places and pursuing local designation when appropriate. Goal 10 outlines neighborhood strategies for Iowa City's older neighborhoods. The Objectives for the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District are listed on page 81 -83. Objective 3 states, "In the midterm (two to three years), encourage designation of the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District as a local ordinance historic district." One of the overarching goals of the Central District Plan, the 1997 Comprehensive Plan, and the Historic Preservation Plan is the stabilization and protection of Iowa City's older neighborhoods. Along with downzoning and encouraging home-ownership, Historic Preservation is one tool that can be used to achieve this goal. Several studies conducted 4 throughout the nation have found that Historic Preservation District designation does stabilize or improve neighborhoods and creates incentives for reinvestment. Locally we have observed considerable investment in historic and conservation districts, such as Brown and Ronalds Street, East College Street and South Governor Street. In these areas, there has been a number of building rehabilitation efforts, and a number of property owners have credited the historic district designation as a major part of their decision to invest in their properties. Because they have some assurance that their neighborhood will retain the qualities that attracted them there, they were more willing to make a substantial investment in their own properties, which is in turn an investment in the neighborhood. Re/ationship to Zoning Code: In addition to considering the Comprehensive Plan, the Planning and Zoning Commission is required to consider the relationship of the proposed overlay zone and the other provisions of the zoning code that apply to the area. The underlying zoning of the majority of the proposed historic district is Neighborhood Stabilization Residential Zone (RNS-12). The purpose of the RNS-12 zone is to stabilize certain existing residential neighborhoods by preserving the predominantly single-family residential character. Provisions in this zone prevent the conversion or redevelopment of single-family uses to multi-family uses. A small portion of the northern part of the proposed district is zoned Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8). The purpose of the RS-8 zone is primarily to provide the development of small lot single-family dwellings. The regulations are intended to create, maintain, and promote livable neighborhoods. The proposed overly zone is clearly compatible with the purpose of both the RNS-12 and RS-8 zones. SUMMARY: The Comprehensive Plan, Central District Plan, and Historic Preservation Plan clearly support the designation of the Northside Historic District as one of the tools the community can use to stabilize one of Iowa City's oldest neighborhoods. Upon studying the Northside Neighborhood, and in particular the proposed Northside Historic District, Staff feels that the designation of this area as a historic district is warranted and is compatible with the underlying RNS-12 and RS-8 zones. The area retains its traditional neighborhood character and a sense of time and place, and a majority of the structures within the district contribute toward this character and are architecturally intact. Designation of this historic district will protect the neighborhood from demolition and inappropriate new construction and alterations, which detract from its character. The neighborhood association hopes that with historic designation, this district will begin to experience the same type of investment and improvement that has been occurring within other designated historic districts. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that REZ09-00001, rezoning approximately 23.25 acres as shown in the map approved by the Historic Preservation Commission from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) and Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) to Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/OHD and RNS-12/OHD) to establish the Northside Historic District be approved. ATTACHMENTS: 1 . Location Map 5 2. HPC approved Northside Historic District boundaries Map 3. Northside Neighborhood Association's rezoning statement 4. Memo to HPC regarding the proposed Northside Historic District 5. Correspondence ~ ~~~~ Approved by: ~~~a~'`~ ~~~~~~' Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Community Development '~ °o o 0 0 N l MHOIH 1S ~~4 U ~ O ~ O ~ O t O U '~ ~. 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In order to protect the valuable historic resources contained within the neighborhood and to provide neighborhood stabilization, the Northside Neighborhood Association requests that the near Northside be designated a local historic district. The significance of the Northside was elaborated in 2005 with the designation of the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places. The basis for that listing was the historical and architectural significance of the neighborhood to Iowa City. Developed between ca. 1860 - ca. 1930 the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District was strongly associated with an important period of population growth and residential development in Iowa City during the late 19th century and early 20th century. This period of growth witnessed the growing prosperity of the German-American and Bohemian-American communities and the increasing prominence of the State University of Iowa. Established and developed with a mix of housing and employment, the Northside existed as a neighborhood in the truest sense of the word. The commercial area eventually included three breweries, a hotel, grocery stores, meat markets, and other small retail establishments interspersed with the housing stock. The business owners and other prominent professionals lived within close proximity to their work and alongside the middle and working class that served the employment centers. Important German and Bohemian culture was introduced and articulated throughout the neighborhood, as evidenced by the establishment of the breweries. Architecturally, the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District is significant because it represents the architectural styles and vernacular house forms common for Iowa City from the 1860s through the 1930s. The district as a whole demonstrates the evolution of popular architectural styles and how these national architectural styles were introduced and accomplished through local building practices. Moreover, Orville H. Carpenter, an important local architect is credited with at least eight houses within the National Register district. The current National Register district amounts to over fifty percent of the proposed local district and approximately seventy percent of the properties beyond the National Register borders proposed for inclusion in the local district are contributing, key contributing, or are currently listed on the National Register. The Northside Neighborhood Association's request for a local historic district designation perfectly accords with the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan (2007) which recognizes the importance of the Gilbert-Linn Historic District. Discussing the district in detail (pp. 81-83), the plan makes the following recommendation: "In the midterm (two to three years), encourage designation of the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District as a local ordinance historic district" (p. 83). The area proposed for local district beyond the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District is within the same period of significance and possesses the same historical and architectural significance. The purpose of expanding the boundaries was to provide a more contiguous geographic unit within the same period of significance which captures a greater share of the significant historical and architectural significance of the neighborhood. The part of the Northside that already has local historic district designation (the Brown Street and Ronalds Street area to the north of the Northside) has enjoyed a renaissance in the years since becoming a local historic district, with investment and improvement in properties that had been neglected for years. We believe the local historic designation will have a similar neighborhood stabilizing impact in the proposed district area, the area of the Northside which is closest to the University and so under greatest commercial pressure. The Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District Report (2004) submitted by the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission also noted the hope that local designation for the Gilbert-Linn Street area would serve as a catalyst for investment and building rehabilitation efforts similar to what has been achieved in Brown Street and East College Street (p. 5). The Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan notes the unique market and development pressures related to the proximity to the University campus and Mercy Hospital that threaten the stability of the neighborhood and its historic resources. Rather succinctly it says, "Without design review in place for the historic district and/or a larger conservation district, the neighborhood is not likely to achieve its potential in terms of historic preservation objectives" (P. 82). Neighborhood stabilization cannot be fully achieved without the presence of families. The City's Central District Plan states, "While there are a considerable number of smaller, modest homes in Subarea A, the competition from student renters, who often live together and pool their resources, keeps these homes out of the financial reach of many singles or families looking for affordable homes to rent." The plan further states that an "important element of stabilizing older neighborhoods in the district is to provide incentives or programs to maintain, improve, and generally invest in the older housing stock" (p. 14). Local historic designation provides neighborhood stabilizing forces and protection to valuable historic resources that listing on the National Register does not. We believe that a local historic district in the near Northside supports the City's long term objectives of historic preservation and neighborhood stabilization for Central District Neighborhoods, objectives that were identified through an open and inclusive process aimed at identifying the community's vision for the future of Iowa City. We urge the City to follow through on its formal support of neighborhood organizations and the critical role they play "in monitoring neighborhood conditions, advocating for services and neighborhood amenities, and disseminating information to area residents" (Central District Plan, p. 14). Iowa Citti~ Historic Preservation Commission C:itvtiall, 41.0 F. ~~ashitrtiton Street. Io~~-a <:itv lA. 7224 MEMORANDUM Date: March 7, 2009 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Christina Kuecker, Associate Planner Re: Northside Historic District The Northside Neighborhood Association submitted an application for a Historic District C+verlay rezoning. The Historic Preservation Commission is to hold a Public Hearing on the proposal and consider a motion recommending approval of the proposed District. If the Commission votes in favor of the motion, it will make a recommendation and report to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The proposal will also be submitted to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) for comment. The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the rezoning based on the Comprehensive Plan (which includes the Historic Preservation Plan) and the Zoning Code. The Planning and Zoning Commission will then make a recommendation to the City Council, which will hold a public hearing before considering an ordinance. Proposed Northside Historic District The proposed district is titled the Northside Historic District and consists of properties between the 400 and 700 block of N Linn Street, the 400 and 500 block of N Gilbert St, the 300 block of Church St and the 200 and 500 block of Fairchild St (See Attachment A). The proposed Northside Historic District is located within the Northside Neighborhood. In 2004/5 the Gilbert-Linn Historic District was nominated and listed to the National Register of Historic Places. A local district was proposed at this time, but was not approved at the Council level. Historic District Criteria: Iowa City Zoning Code section 14-3B-1C establishes the following criteria for Historic District Overlay Zones. An OHD zone is a geographically cohesive area with a significant concentration of buildings and other resources that possess a high degree of historic integrity and convey a distinct sense of time and place. To qualify for designation as a Historic District; the subject area must contain abutting pieces of property under diverse ownership that meet criteria a. and b. and at least one of criteria c., d., e., or f. a. Are significant to American and/or Iowa City History, architecture, archaeology and culture; and b. Possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials and workmanship; and c. Are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or d. Are associated with the lives of persons significant to our past; or e. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, method of construction; or represent the work of a master, or possess high artistic values; or represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or f. Have yielded or may likely yield information important to pre-history or history. The criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places are similar to the criteria for designation of local historic district. The NRHP criteria are: A. That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or B. That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or C. That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or D. That have yielded or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District: Architectural historian Marlys Svendsen prepared the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form for the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District and the District was listed on the National Register in September 2004 as significant under NRHP criteria A and G The NRHP nomination included properties from the 300 to 400 block of Gilbert Street and the 300 to 600 block of Linn Street. The NRHP Registration Form (Attachment G) documents the historic significance of the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District. The following is the summary of the NRHP Registration Form: In summary, the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District is locally significant under Criteria A and G Under Criterion A, it derives significance from its association with an important era of population growth and intense residential development in Iowa City's North Side residential area at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Iowa Citians built private residences for their growing families while small-scale developers constructed housing to meet the demand of a brisk rental market during these decades. The Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District's organic development followed this pattern of residential development. Additional significance under Criterion A derives from the fact that the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District represented a cross section of middle and upper income households with prominent business and professional leaders living next door to middle income and working class families. Individuals who resided in this neighborhood highlight several important themes in the city's history in the decades before and after the turn of the 20th century. Primary among these were the growing prosperity of Iowa City's German-American and Bohemian-American communities and the growth in imponance of the State University of Iowa. The construction of new houses, the brisk rental of existing houses, and the infill construction pattern that produced an extremely dense residential district from ca. 1895 through ca. 1925 testifyto the neighborhood's significance. Under Criterion C, the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District is significant as a representative collection of the residential architectural styles and vernacular house forms that appeared in Iowa City neighborhoods from the 1860s through the 1930s. From modest Bohemian cottages to pattern book houses and elaborate multi-story mansions, the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District reflected the architectural character and best local residential building practices of the period. The District derives added architectural significance because of the large number of well-preserved residences designed by Iowa City's most productive early 20th century architect, O.H. Carpenter, between 1900 and 1918. The combination of visual qualities and historical associations gives the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District its distinct identity and significance.l Proposed Northside Historic District: The Northside Neighborhood Association has expanded the boundaries of the Gilbert-Linn National Register District in order to capture more of the Northside residential neighborhood. The proposed district places focus on Linn, Gilbert, and Fairchild Streets. Fairchild Street is a brick street that retains much of its historic character and has the same historic significance as Linn and Gilbert Streets. The Neighborhood Association has proposed having Davenport Street as the southern boundary of the district (Attachment A). The local districts do not have to match the National Register District. While there is merit in expanding beyond the National Register boundaries, staff believes that the National Register District should be contained within the Local District. Staff believes that extending the boundary south to the alley south of Davenport Street is more consistent with the National Register District (Attachment B). ~ Svendsen, Marlys. Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District, Johnson County, Iowa, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, January 2004, p 30. Guidelines: The primary guidelines for alterations, additions, new construction, and demolition within the Northside Historic District have already been established, and are contained within the Iaruz Czty Hutonc P~serctttr~ Ham. The handbook is available from the Department of Planning and Community Development, at the public library, and on the City's web site at www ICgov org\historic~reservation . These guidelines were written to apply to both historic districts and conservation districts. In a historic district, in addition to preserving the historic character of a neighborhood, more concern is given to the individual buildings as historic resources. The guidelines also contain Neighborhood District Guidelines, which address architectural style, site and scale issues specific to each district. Staff believes that the Northside Neighborhood Guidelines for the Brown Street Historic District can be applied to the Northside Historic District as well. Contributing/Noncontributing Buildings: In order to administer the historic district guidelines, buildings within the proposed district are categorized as contributing, non-contributing, or non-historic. A property is considered to be contributing if the primary structure is an integral part of the historic context and character of the District. Anon-contributing property is a property that is not listed as contributing. Anon-historic property is any noncontributing property within a district that is less than 50 years old at the time the district is designated. Noncontributing properties maybe more than 50 years old, but are classified as noncontributing if they have been substantially altered significant architectural features have been removed, or was not constructed during the district's period of significance. Contributing and Ke~Contributing properties are subject a higher level of review because they retain much of their historic significance. Non-contributing and non-historic buildings have fewer regulations and qualify for exceptions to the Historic Preservation Guidelines. Non-contributing and non-historic buildings also can be demolished provided any replacement building meets the guidelines. The NRHP Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District contains 86 properties. Of these, six are non-contributing and two are non-historic. In the proposed Northside Historic District, there are 96 properties, of which 8 are non-historic and 10 are non-contributing. 81% are classified as contributing to the character of the historic district. In Staff's recommended boundary, an additional 2non-contributing and 23 contributing are included. This results in 121 properties total within the local Northside Historic District. Of these, 101 (83.5%) are classified as contributing to the character of the historic district. Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan: The 1997 Iowa City Comprehensive Plan notes the importance of Iowa City's older neighborhoods and references the strategies of the Historic Preservation Plan as a means to preserve these neighborhoods. The Iowa City Central District Plan also points out the importance of Iowa City's older neighborhoods and lists preserving historic resources and reinvesting in older neighborhoods as one of the general principles for maintaining and building healthy neighborhoods. The Central District Plan also lists support of the goals and objectives of the Historic Preservation Plan as a way to promote the Central District as an attractive place to live. The Historic Preservation Plan lists as Goal 1 "Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's past." Objective 5 of Goal l calls for the continued nomination of properties and districts to the National Register of Historic Places and pursuing local designation when appropriate. Goal 10 outlines neighborhood strategies for Iowa City's older neighborhoods. The Objectives for the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District are listed on page 81 -83. Objective 3 states, "In the midterm (two to three years), encourage designation of the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District as a local ordinance historic district." Summary: Upon studying the Northside Neighborhood, and in particular the proposed Northside Historic District, Staff feels that the designation of this area as a historic district is warranted. The area retains its traditional neighborhood character and a sense of time and place, and a majority of the structures within the district contribute toward this character and are architecturally intact. Designation of this historic district will protect the neighborhood from demolition and inappropriate new construction and alterations, which detract from its character. The neighborhood association hopes that with historic designation, this district will begin to experience the same type of investment and improvement that has been occurring within other designated historic districts, such as Brown Street and East College Street. In these areas, there have been a remarkable number of building rehabilitation efforts, and a number of properly owners have credited the historic district designation as a major part of their decision to invest in their properties. Because they have some assurance that their neighborhood will retain the qualities that attracted them there, they were more willing to make a substantial investment in their own properties, which is in turn an investment in the neighborhood. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff believes that the proposed Northside Historic District meets the criteria for designation as defined under City Code and Section 14-3B-1, Historic District Overlay Zone (OHD), and recommends consideration of the proposed Northside Historic District be approved with the boundaries as shown in the Attachment ATI'ACHVIENTS: A. Proposed Northside Historic District Map B. Staff Recommended Northside Historic District Map C. NRHP Registration Form: Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District D. Northside Neighborhood Association's rezoning statement S:\PCD\1 H~stPres\Districts and Surverys\Northside Districts\Gilbert-Linn 2008\Memo to HPC 03_O6_09.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 2, 2009 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Christina Kuecker, Associate Planner RE: Proposed Northside Historic District -Progress on Goals of HP Plan A question was asked at the Informal Meeting about the progress the Historic Preservation Commission has made towards fulfilling Goal 2 of the Historic Preservation Plan. Since the adoption of the Plan in early 2008, one of the primary goals of the HPC has been to rewrite the Historic Preservation Handbook. Staff has been working on the rewrite and has been building in more efficiency and predictability. Some of the proposed changes include streamlining the process for all but the largest projects, providing a greater amount of flexibility for non-contributing and non-historic property owners, and creating allowances for modern materials and technologies in certain situations. A draft has been prepared and Staff is working on final changes before the draft goes in front of the HPC. We anticipate that HPC will consider the amendments in the next couple of months. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: May 5, 2009 To: City Council From: Christina Kuecker, Associate Planner RE: REZ09-00001 -Proposed Northside Historic District, Protest Petitions If property owners of 20% of the area within the proposed rezoning submit a protest petition, it requires a super majority of the City Council to pass the ordinance (6 out of 7 voting in favor). As of Monday April 27, property owners representing 42.84% of the land within the proposed Northside Historic Districts had submitted protest petitions. 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N~ N _ __~~~~~ rr w, 522 f ~ 525 518 j ~ 519 332 ! ~ ~ 331 ~ ,, ~ i ~ ;~ 327 -. ~.. . 1~_ ~ < 322 ,i 321 z O z 314 a ' ~ 317 O _._ .. , ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , ~ ,~ ,~,,~ 504 .o°o {o~N'S22s530 VNV STATE HISTORICAL ~OcWA~f A Division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Apri127, 2009 Ms. Christina Kuecker Associate Planner City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 Dear Ms. Kuecker: We are in receipt of your letter of March 18, 2009 regarding the proposed nomination of the Northside Historic District as an Iowa City local historic district. Thank you for providing us with the opportunity to comment. Looking at the Recommended Northside Historic District (Local) map attached to your March 18~ letter, we note that the boundaries for the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District (NR) are not drawn accurately. For example, there are additional properties south of Davenport Street which are included in the National Register listing but which are omitted from your map. The other boundaries should be verified to make sure they correspond with the final and nomination approved by the National Park Service. Aside from these discrepancies, it appears that the intent is to encompass the National Register-listed Gilbert- Linn Street Historic District within the new local district and add a number of properties east of Gilbert Street. While we understand why it may be desirable to add these properties, we strongly recommend that your local district use the same boundaries as the National Register nomination. When one boundary exists for the National Register and a different boundary is used for the local district, this results in great confusion with residents and general public. Additionally, we recommend that you use Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District as the name for the local district to minimize confusion. If you are interested in amending the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District nomination to include the properties east of Gilbert Street, we can recommend two grant programs which could help with the cost of that effort. Iowa City could apply to either the Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) or the CLG grant program for funds to survey those properties and amend the nomination. Information about these grants can be found at www.iowahistory.or~ Again, thank you for the opportunity to review this proposed local district. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Paula A. Mohr, Ph.D. Ralph J. Christian CLG Coordinator and Architectural Historian Historian Cc: Barbara Mitchell, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer 600 EAST LOCUST STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50319-0290 P: (515) 281-6826; EMAIL: PAULA.MOHR@IOWA.GOV Page 1 of 1 Bob Miklo From: Jesse Singerman [jesse.singerman@mchsi.comJ Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 11:38 AM To: PlanningZoningPublic Subject: northside historic district We can't be at the meeting on April 2 but we strongly support the Northside historic district. Our property is just outside the zoning and we wish we were part of it. We believe it will help keep our neighborhood family friendly and support property values for home owners. The Northside is a mixed community with housing opportunities of all types. We believe naming the historic district will help preserve the character and appeal of our neighborhood. Thank you, Jesse Singerman 219 Ronalds St. Iowa City 4/27/2009 Bob Miklo From: susanna strode [sstrode@mchsi.com] Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 6:49 AM To: PlanningZoningPublic Subject: Northside Historic District Planning and Zoning Committee, I am in favor of the designation of the Northside Historic District as a local ordinance district. Thank you for you work on this project. Sincerely, Susanna Strode 315 Brown Street Page 1 of 1 Bob Miklo From: Susan Futrell [sfutrell@mchsi.com] Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 6:53 PM To: PlanningZoningPublic Cc: Susan Futrell; William Jennings Subject: Support for Northside Historic District To the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, As a resident and homeowner in the Northside neighborhood and a 30+ year resident of Iowa City, I ask you to vote in favor of moving forward with designation of the Northside Historic District. It is time to recognize and help maintain the important role of this neighborhood and it's contribution to Iowa City's economy, accessibility, character, and community. The near Northside local historic district is in line with the City's 1997 Comprehensive Plan, the 2008 Central District Plan and the Historic Preservation Plan, which encourages the designation of the Northside Historic District as a local ordinance district. This is a gateway into Iowa City that deserves to be protected, promoted and proudly kept vibrant for years to come. A Northside Historic District will help preserve the neighborhood's long history of socioeconomic and ethnic diversity. It will ensure that we don't have a loss of affordable housing, and that the existing homes, yards and alleys do not deteriorate. Historic districts are green: from a sustainability aspect, it's more ecologically efficient to preserve old houses than build new ones. Historic district status provides access to grants, loans and tax credits to support investment in historic buildings. Supporting the Northside Historic District Plan helps to support the Northside Neighborhood Association's efforts to help maintain a neighborhood community (which has been fostered by events such as the Garden Walks, the 2008 Alley Walk, Garage Sale Day, the Earth Day trash pickup, the Free Seed Giveaway, etc.). The plan helps to promote the importance of a good balance of permanent owner-occupiers and student renters. And it supports the investment of current residents and property owners, the majority of whom take good care of their properties and have personally invested in maintaining and improving not only individual properties but the neighborhood as a whole. Historic districts improve property values and provides property owners (both rental and home owners) a level of assurance that the neighborhood will be maintained over time. We have owned a small rental home in the Longfellow neighborhood for many years and have firsthand experience of the positive impact the historic and conservation designations have had in that neighborhood. I hope you will take these sigmificant, positive benefits into account and vote to recommend in favor of a Northside Historic District. Thank you for your consideration, Susan Futrell 311 Fairchild St. Iowa City, lA 4/27/2009 Page 1 of 1 Bob Miklo _____._ From: Brown, Matthew P [matthew-p-brown@uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 8:26 PM To: PlanningZoningPublic Cc: Gina Hausknecht Subject: Historic Rezoning: Northiside neighborhood 1 April 2009 Dear Planning and Zoning Commission, We own 420 Fairchild Street and strongly support the rezoning that has been proposed by the Northside Neighborhood Association. Because we cannot attend the April 2 public meeting, we are writing to express our belief that the rezoning will be crucial to maintaining the distinctive appeal of the neighborhood and will be beneficial to Iowa City as a whole. We bought the house this past fall, moving to Iowa City from Cedar Rapids specifically to live in the Northside neighborhood. It was the only area we looked at because we admire its unusual combination of historical character and convenience to downtown. Our house was built in 1899. Like the houses of many people we know nearby, it is beautifully maintained. We regard this neighborhood as a genuine asset of the city's, unique in its charm and historical flavor. It is a tremendous luxury to live in a historical area yet be so close to a thriving downtown. The rezoning will maintain this balance. It will keep businesses nearby without encroaching on the residential district. It will encourage homeowners to maintain their property. It will invite single-family homeowners who have along-term investment in the quality of their neighborhood. We encourage the Commission to approve this rezoning application. Sincerely, Gina Hausknecht and Matthew P. Brown 4/27/2009 Page 1 of 1 From: H Pedelty [hpedelty@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 11:23 AM To: PlanningZoningPublic Subject: Near Northside Historic District Dear P & Z Committee, While I agree in principle with a northside historic district, I am concerned that the current economic situation may impact the level of support the city maybe able to give to homeowner's such as myself who own a home in the proposed district, and who'd like to preserve as much of the historic character of their home as possible, but worry about the added expenses and regulations that may come with this change. Thanks, H J Pedelty I believe in one nation, under baseball, with four balls, three strikes, and three outs for all. 3/31 /2009 Support for Approval of Northside Historic District Page 1 of 1 From: Wendy Deutelbaum [wendy@northlightsoft.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 6:11 AM To: PlanningZoningPublic Subject: Support for Approval of Northside Historic District Planning and Zoning, We understand that there will be a vote by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve (or disapprove) the Northside Historic District, formerly known as the Gilbert-Linn Historic District. As property owners in the Northside Historic District, we feel that this designation has helped preserve our neighborhood and helped it flourish. We support and urge a vote that approves this ongoing designation. Thank-you. Wendy Deutelbaum and Dee Morris 431 Brown Street Iowa City IA 52245 3/31 /2009 Marian Karr From: Bev Blasingame [b.blasingame@mchsi.com] Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 3:44 PM To: Council Subject: Rezoning of Northside District Dear Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, This email is sent in support of rezoning the Northside Neighborhood to Historic District. I own a single family house in the area and believe that the neighborhood, as well as the city, will benefit from this area's designation as an Iowa City Historic District. Such a change encourages respect of property and responsible stewardship. I applaud those people behind the effort to upgrade the neighborhood through rezoning. Beverly Blasingame Homeowner 619 N. Linn Street Iowa City, IA 1 March 24, 2009 RE: Proposed Northside District (REZ09-00001) Planning and Zoning Commission, We currently own three pieces of property in the area proposed to be rezoned from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) to Iowa City Historic District. We are FIRMLY opposed to this change. It will inhibit the use of that property even further, thus greatly depreciating its value. We will be unable to attend the public meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2009, due a prior Out-of Town commitment. PLEASE, DO NOT RE-ZONE the area of 308 Davenport, 304 Davenport, and 319 N. Linn. Thank you. Sincerely, ~~ ~ \ Peter and Michelle entorp Property owners in Iowa City Page 1 of 1 Christina Kuecker From: John Bakas [telljb@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 12:26 AM To: Christina Kuecker Subject: Northside historic district hearing of 3/12/09 Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Green Ms Kuecker: I am strongly opposed to the proposed historic district designation under consideration. I view it as an unfair imposition upon private property rights. Kindly register my resolute opposition at tonight's public hearing and in all other appropriate forums. John Bakas, Owner 514 North Gilbert Iowa City 3/27/2009 Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: jesse.singerman@mchsi.com Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 11:45 AM To: Council Subject: Northside Historic District Hello City Council- We are writing in support of the Northside historic district designation. We live within 500 feel of the proposed district and feel it will help to stabilize and preserve an important part of Iowa City's identity. The Northside is a mixed neighborhood with multiple uses and we hope it will stay that way. Keeping families and a mix of single family ownership in the neighborhood protects property values and preserves a unique local heritage for all of us. Recognizing the Northside's important role in the development of Iowa City through a historic district designation will preserve value to the community at large. We support this initiative and urge you to support it also. Thank you, Jesse Singerman and Flora Cassiliano 4/29/2009 Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Mary Knudson [mary_knudson@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:49 AM To: Council Subject: Northside Neighborhood To: Io«~a City Council From: Mary Knudson, 725 West Benton St., Iowa. City 5224Ei Re: Northside Neighborhood Association Date: April 28, 2009 I am writing in support of the The Northside Neighborhood Association request for the near Northside to become a local historic district. These types of neighborhoods are invaluable to cities; they provide charm, beauty, retain the history of the city through its houses, and offer stability. In a university town, because the older neighborhoods sit around the campus, students overtake the housing market. But a stable population benefits the city more as there is more investment in the neighborhood by these residents than by students. Furthermore, the charm that an old neighborhood gives is invaluable. In fact, many people look to move to cities that have strong historic neighborhoods because of the attraction these neighborhoods present. Ann Arbor, Michigan is one example of such a city. In the 1980s, the city council saved their historic neighborhoods by designating them historic. The result is that Ann Arbor is an appealing place to live. Finally, the Northside Neighbhorhood Association's request is in keeping with the City's long term objectives for Central District neighborhoods. I am asking the City Council to grant their request. Regards, Mary Knudson 4/28/2009 Marian Karr From: dee morris [dee-morris@uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:10 AM To: Council Subject: Northside Association application Dear Members of the Iowa City Council, I am writing in support of the Northside Neighborhood Association's application to receive local historic status for a small area of the near Northside. Historic status has helped stabilize and strengthen the North Side, preserving its architectural history and also its healthy mix of owner-occupiers and student renters and providing support for Horace Mann School.. Everyone in the neighborhood at large will benefit from this designation. I strongly support the passage of this designation. Thank you for your attention, Adalaide Morris 431 Brown Street Iowa City, IA 52245 1 Page 1 of I Marian Karr From: iabrod@aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 2:10 PM To: Council Subject: Northside Historic District Hello, We would like to urge you to support a Northside Historic District. This is an area that makes Iowa City such a desirable place to live. It is truly a pleasure to visit this neighborhood, which is such a lovely coming together of students and City residents, and it should be protected as such. Thank you, Paul & Cynthia Broderick 506 Terrace Rd. Iowa City, IA 52245 Check all of your email inboxes from anywhere on the web. Try_the._new Email Toolbar_now! 4/27/2009 Marian Karr From: Klaus, Carl H [carl-kaus@uiowa.edu] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 10:32 AM To: Council Subject: Northside Historic District Dear Council Members, Though I'm a resident of Goosetown rather than the Northside, I'm eager to support their application to receive local historic district status for a small area of the near Northside. Like many other residents of Iowa City who value its rich architectural legacy, I'm intensely concerned with the preservation of unique areas such as the one in question which includes eight houses designed by the distinguished Iowa City architect O.H. Carpenter. But I'm not concerned just with preserving old homes, for as the resident of an older inner city neighborhood, I also believe that the viability of such residential areas depends on maintaining a substantial percentage of owner-occupied homes, which depends in turn on the houses themselves being protected from the market forces that might otherwise result in their being converted to student rental property. Given the extensive array of student apartment buildings and homes already converted to student housing, the City now faces something of a glut in rental property, whereas the shrinking number of houses for persons to own and occupy near downtown Iowa City constitutes an issue of legitimate concern for the residential diversity of the entire inner city. Thus I urge that you support the Northside's application to grant special historic status for the area under consideration. carl klaus http://www.carlklaus.com Marian Karr From: Bev Blasingame [b.blasingame@mchsi.com] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 1:39 PM To: Council Subject: Proposed historic district desgination of Northside Neighborhood Dear Members of the Council, This email regards the meeting on May 5th, which I'll be unable to attend. Once again, I want to go on record in support of the historic designation of the Northside neighborhood. I have lived in three historic districts over the years (Quapaw Quarter in Little Rock; Ocean Springs, MS Historic District; and a village in the UK) In each of these regions, the historic designation benefited the whole community. Private property, when preserved in accordance with sensitive guidelines, rose in value for a few people. But the overall gain for the wider community went beyond money. Values such as beauty, preservation, pride in community were strengthened. Historic designation is a long-sighted plan. I'm happy to be in a neighborhood that has largely maintained its history without the designation. But I also realize that the city must act to preserve the atmosphere (and improve it) In my view, historic designation of the Northside area is an unselfish action meant to protect the future for generations to come. Please support it. Beverly Blasingame 619 N. Linn St. Iowa City, IA 52245 This correspondence will become a public record. Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: zin u @yahoo.com mailto:zinguy@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 4:57 PM To: Counci- Subject: Gilbert-Linn Historic Preservation District Dear Council Members, Apologies for giving you one more thing to look at when I know your agenda is loaded. I have one main point regarding the GLHPD. Many people will speak eloquently both for and against this proposal. My reason for writing is to remind you of your obligations. As you all know, approval or denial hinges on this proposal's compatibility with the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, the Central District Plan and any other laws and zoning codes applicable to this particular area. I will refrain from pasting large sections of text from the aforementioned documents. I am sure you were familiar with them before they were approved as the guiding principles for our town. Suffice it to say that a cursory examination, let alone a close reading, of the germane documents all point to the establishment of a preservation district in this area. If the Comprehensive plan indicates that this is a step in the right direction and all rules have been followed regarding the application, the way has been paved for your thoughtful and swift approval. I highlight this point as Councilor O'Donnell voiced support of this district a few years ago but through his unfamiliarity with the application process and a smokescreen campaign from absentee landlords and John Kammermeyer, became convinced that proper procedure had not been followed. I am certain that staff will confirm that the "t"s are crossed and the "i"s are dotted on the application before you. In closing, I remind you that this is not a referendum. The obligation you have taken on as Council Members in this instance is not to count supporters and opponents, tally your results and vote according to the wishes of the "winners." Your obligation is to weigh the merits of this proposal in light of the objectives embodied in the Comprehensive Plan, the Central District Plan and the goals of the previous rezoning of this area to Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12). To those of you who are behind this proposal, I thank you for your support. For those who are inclined to oppose it, I maintain that you are constrained by the guidelines the Council has set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and District Plan to reconsider and vote for approval. Wally Plahutnik 430 N Gilbert St !~ .~ `~'' . '• ;' ~: email- zinguy@yahoo.com phone- 319/338-3060 Page 1 of 2 Marian Karr From: Steve Smith [stephenksmith@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 4:44 PM To: Council Subject: Historic Preservation of our beautiful neighborhood My name is Steve Smith. My wife, Becky and I live at 431 N. Van Buren St. My wife has a better head for figures, but I think we moved here in about 1991-2. We join many of our neighbors in emphatically endorsing making our area an official Historic District. Here is why: Boy our sons grew up most of their lives right here. They rode their bikes in safety up and down the alleys, played baseball in the park... walked to elementary school (Horace Mann). This neighborhood helped form "who" they now are as young men. My youngest, Neil, was a little entrepeneaur, and he had an old bike with wire baskets on it, and he'd collect stuff the students threw out when they moved, and they sold them at the consignment stores (ask Karen Kubby--she knows Neil). In the beginning, Halloween brought a bunch of families/kids to our door, and we barely could keep them in chocolate! Now, sadly, the number of families with children is noticeably fewer. And let me state, we are NOT against having students in our neighborhood. One of the joys we have is every Fall, seeing the new kids wandering around in groups (they resemble human caterpillars)--beer seeking organisms! We sit on our front porch on nice crisp evenings and say hi to the new kids. And 99 percent of the kids are great. Which brings to what really I think this neighborhood and others like it represent, and that should be preserved. People in the olden times lived very close to their neighbors. They knew who their neighbors were, and when you know your neighbors, there is much less a feeling of paranoia about the world than when one sits in a treeless 'burb, watching paranoia inducing cable news and never facing OUT toward the world... hide in the back yard. Now, we live in a culture where we think every adult that says hello to our children is a child molester. Too many of us fear our neighbors. And that effects how we see the world and act as a nation. In our neighborhood; they built houses where you sat on your front porch, and you enjoyed saying hello to those who walked by. We do that now. It was a different philosophy. It was not just ... ~~ "me me... what can I get... greed is good... screw thy neighbor . They lived close together here. You knew the old lady down the street who you'd drop by and bring some bread. Just like now. You'd know the kids, at least by sight, and watch them as they walked to Horace Mann. And the neighborhood was relatively safe. It's changing now. We've had a break in, and my very expensive adult trike was stolen and pawned. Luckily we got it back. We used to rarely lock our doors or garages. A couple of years ago, we had drug dealers move in next door, and coincidentally, that was when we had the break- in. The house next to ours has gone from a clean nice rental that was usually rented to grad students.... and now it's young men with pit bulls, amplified music and trashing the place, basically. Absentee landlords who are too tight to advertise for decent renters let anyone move in--with the obligatory pit bulls. We have had the bad luck to have 2 sets of renters, one after the other next door, each having a pit bull. A sign of macho that means nothing. I see more bravery and "macho" in my neighbor across the street Colleen Keith.... where she's very crippled up, but 4/23/2009 Page 2 of 2 she loves living here, in her home, and she rents her upstairs to graduate language students from Europe! Pit bulls, indeed. But here, I believe youl should do whatever you can to keep this a mixed neighborhood. Families, students, modest houses and Victorian masterpieces. Very eclectic. I fear that I'm seeing this neighborhood slowly deteriorate. So, dear Council members, please do what you can .... any way you can, to not let absentee landlords slowly degrade these properties, and let this part of town which basically has looked the same as it did for scores of years survive. Don't let landlords ruin front porches and tear them off these places. Those porches are precious. Make this a place where people want to raise their families and have their kids grow up, loving, not fearing their neighbors. Stop the entropy... the slow destruction. You have our firm support on this issue. for Becky and Myself, Stephen K. Smith 354-1895 Rediscover Hotmail®: Now available on your iPhone or BlackBerry Check it out. 4/23/2009 Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Niki Neems [niki@rsvp-asap.com] Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 10:29 AM To: Council I'm writing in support of the Northside Neighborhood Association's application to receive local historic district status for a small area of the near Northside. While the goal of the NNA is to preserve this area's unique architectural history and diverse social history, as the owner of a small business in the Northside Business District, I feel this action would help to provide a stable and diverse market of citizens to support businesses located in the Northside. In this time of economic uncertainty, when the number of alcohol related incidents are making people think twice about coming downtown, the Northside is functioning as an incubator for creative and safe family shopping and entertainment. We are a neighborhood in every sense. I feel approving this local historic district would prove to be a forward thinking decision on the part of the council, one that would aid in the cultivation of business and community. Thank you for your service to our community, Niki Neems niki neems, owner r.s.v.p. 140 north line street Iowa city, Iowa 52245 319.337.4400p 319.337.4440f www.rsvp-asap.com 4/23/2009 Marian Karr From: Marybeth Slonneger [mbslonn@mchsi.com] Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 8:20 PM To: Council Subject: Northside Historic District Support Dear Council Members, I am writing in support of designating the small area of the Northside neighborhood historic district. My own efforts to restore properties in Goosetown, including the Wetherby cottage, have made me keenly interested in preserving the character of our lovely old neighborhoods, the aesthetic jewels of the city. I appreciate your support of historic preservation in the past and encourage you to continue those goals with this designation. Sincerely, Marybeth Slonneger Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Joel Wilcox [wilcoxfam4@lycos.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 2:15 PM To: Council Subject: Northside Historical Presevation designation Dear Iowa City Council Members: I am contacting you on behalf of myself and for the Peninsula Area Neighborhood Association to express support for the historic district status for an area in the Northside neighborhood. It is important that our city take the necessary steps now to preserve neighborhoods, especially in the Northside. We want to continue to have that neighborhood retain single family owners/ocupiers in an area that is heavily populated by renters. When my children were in elementary school, Horace Mann Elementary was their school and we are very familiar with the Northside neighborhood and the potential that it has to offer families with children. I hope that the council members will approve the application. Sincerely, Catherine Wilcox Peninsula Area Neighborhood Assn. 119 Taft Speedway St Iowa City, IA 52242 319-354-5879 4/21 /2009 Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Judith Pfohl [judypfohl@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 7:17 AM To: Council Subject: historic area Dear Council, I wish to support the designation of a historic area for the part of Northside neighborhood that is being requested. The character of the town includes the older houses just as it includes the brick and traditional fronts of the downtown. Iowa City needs the mix of housing. Judy Pfohl 2229 Abbey Ln Iowa City, IA 52246 4/20/2009 ~~ - PROTEST OF ItI+;ZONING cirroF~own cr1~r PTO: ,~iONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL -~- ~,~ y~~,TOWA CITY, IOWA ~~ ~; ~, `l ~ W~~ Abe undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning ~_~ ~ cla'i~:~e, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior 1.~. ~ r , ~,_ ~- ~~ . bouldaries of the property for which the zoning change,is proposed, do hereby protest the ~, r~~c~,~~iing of the following propelly: r, '~oPos~~ ~®~('p~.S1 ~~ ~{I~ToKt~ ~ Is`1'Rt c~ Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that. such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code oP Iowa. By: ~.~ O uer(s Property Address STATE OF IOWA ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY) On this ~.~o~~ day of , 20~ before ine, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for sai ounty and State, personally appeared (VL ~Y ~ 0 2D~'~~.5 and to me laiown to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. ~~~~ N ary Public in and for the State of Io a Orig: SubdFolder ~~ Cc: CA ~ CAmn~pion Ni~Wer ~ PCD - ~ Council Media File ~ ~ c~ ..... .,a ~~? PROTEST OF REZONING ...., , o„ ~_ Y ~` '~.; ~~= T'OQ HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ~~ `„i IOWA CITY, IOWA ~~ --- ~~'. -~:~, CITY OFIOWA CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the properly for which the zoning change,is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ~o.Pos~~ ~®~r~.~r~~ ~~~©Rt~ ~ ~s`rRt c~ This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that, such rezoning shall no~f become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Owner(s) of ~i ~ ~t U~ ~~{,~~~ ~r Property Address STATE OF IOWA ) ss: JOI-INSON COUNTY) On this ~.~ ~ da of f Y , 20~ before me, the undersigned, a Notary `Public in and for said ounty and State, personally appeared ~~ -~N~~-P~-~1 ,~- acid to me laio~vn to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for the State o Iowa Orig: Subd colder Cc: CA ~"`~""""'" PCD Ca~nNNbn~l~NrnOuE~ Council ~ 1~ 3pt1 Media Pile ._. r '~- ~7u~ . PROTEST OF REZONING cirr or• rowA crrY TO: IiONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA Wc, the undersigxred, being the owners of property included iu the proposed zoning change, or the owners orprolacrty which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for ~vlticli the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: This petition is sig~ied and acknowledged by each of us with the intentiozi that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least ttuec-fourths of all the members of the council, alt in accordance -vitli ~ 111.5 of the Code of Iowa. 124 Tay: ~2A~~p I ~ QtZ~- ~ €~ ~ Owner(s) of Property Address ~~ ~ ~ ,(~, __, Q ~~ ~-; STATE OF IOWA ) /~ ^, ~y:7 -- 70I-iNSON COUNTY} ~."~ ~-; -.~ ~_ cn On this ~_ day of ~ ,-20~, before z~Ze, the u~sigi2~d, a N Lary Public in and for said ounty and State, personally appeared ~ - N ~~~1~ aiicl to me I~lotivn to be the identical persons named ui and who executed the within and foregoing iilsfirument and acluiowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: SuUd Folder Cc: CA s CASSIE BARKAIOW PCD L ~ NWnar~7d Council Media File ~ 2 ~ .~. ~' _. _ .~ u~ _ . PROTEST OF REZONING CITYOFIOWACITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoiung change, or the owners of property wliicl- is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the propcriy for whicl- [lie zoiung change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following propely: ' '{~6.POS~~ l~®@~7'~.517~~" ~{ I~"fa ~Zt C ~ E S`T'RR ~ C`Z` Tlus petition is signed and acknawlcdgcd by each of us wish tlYC intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable voce of at least iluee-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 4111.5 of the Code of Ioeva. i i~ U Owner(s) of Property Address ...-- ,,.LOw~ C'~~, ~ STATE OF IOWA ) ss: 30IiNSON COUNTY) On this ~_ da of y ~ , 20 (~ ,before me, the un~lersigitc~, a No~u-y_,Publie in atld for said aunty and State, personally appeared C~ ---~~ NN ~~~~{~~ __ and ~~ c ~ _,. ~~ to me kiiotvii to be the identical persons named ui and who executed the with' ~ ~' ;~~ ~~ ~ .~ Ioregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their v~~-tptary~ V`~ act and deed. -~; ~~_ ~--~ ~ `~ ~ ` ~~ ~ ~~t~tA c~ Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA PCll Council ~ ~ ~75~74 Media File ~~!-~ •S: PROTEST OF REZONING CITYOFIOWit CITY TO: HONORABLE MA.YOIZ AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA • We, the tuidersigneci, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property wlticlt is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for ~vlticlt tltc zotung change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following grope;ty: ` Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intettliott that sttclt rezoning shall no't become effective except by the favorable vote of ~-t le~tsl three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with ~! 14.5 of tItc Code of T.owa. ~ ~` l~y~ ~o ~20 E 2 ; ,~_~ Owner(s) of ___. ~~ ---- STATE OF IOWA ) } ss: JOHNSON COUNTY) 3 5 ~2 1'ropcrty Actclress ~p~~'C~ y- On this ~_ day of - ,-20~, before me, the ~~fiersi~ied, a Note y PuUli iu and for said ounty and State, personally appeared ~=' 151~/_~~F and _ _ ~~ - ;,,~ to me sown to be the Identical persons named iu and who executed the wit1~"i ``nd l ?t.'~ ~~7 foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their Y~lanta~ act and deed. O ~~ r~ ,~ .. ~~~ ~ Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: SuUd Polder Cc: CA PCD ` C~A63tE 8l1RKALONH Council M di i s ~~~ $ ~"" e a F te ,--~- tii~ ~ ~ - • .. °~ -z:+~__ __ --~ I'RO"i',CS'~' or IZ~ZONING crrr oar ioft%i cn•r TO: IIONORAI3LL MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL I0ti~4~A CITY, IOWA Wc, the undersigned, beicig the owners of property incltulcd in tlae proposed zoning change, or the owners of property wHiclt is located witHin t~vo Hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the ptopcrty for tivlucH the zouitrg change is proposal, do hereby protest the rezonitib of the following property: This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with tkte itrtention that such rezotung shall net become effective cxccl>t by the favorable vote of at least tluec-foutths of all the nietz~bers of the council, all its accordance with 414.S:of the Code of Iowa. / ~. I3y: ~ ~.~~1~ Q~vner(s) of ~ Property Address S'I'ATI/ Or IOWA ) ©~ ;- JOTINSON COUNTY) ~ .^~y =.a "`~ 1 J ~'. On this .~~~ da of r ~ ~""~~` y -~-~ ~ , 20 O~ ,before nxe, the utrClign~ a Notary Public iix and for spud County and Suite, personally appeared ~ ~ ~ ~ -=~» r ~ s-~-i vtcL ~ . a~ cc.ne I ~- and ,~ ,.. to txic known to be the idettti 1 persons Warned to atul ~vlto exectttecl the vvithit~nd ~ foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their- voiuntary~ act and deal. _.~i ~1TTLE' r x'1819 J E ~>~. / e _. ...._.. _ _,_~_..n~....~.,. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orin;; Subd 1~older Cc: CA 1?Cll Co~uicit Media Fi[e - ~ . "i:~_ PROTEST OI` REZONING crxr orrolY~ crxr T0: HONORABLI; MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA C1TY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or Ale owners of property which is locatsed within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning changes proposed, do hereby protest tlzc rezoning of the following properly: ~OPOS~~ 1~®~7'~~t~L" ~l~T©RtC, ~ 1S`T`Rt ~-t` This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention Azat'such rezoning shall ztot become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of thelcouncil, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code of Iowa. 13y: Owner(s) of X17 E. Davenport St. Property Address ja~G ~ !~ Ica yoRlC ~ . STATIJ OF ~ ) aFW yrnFtk ) ss: ~~ COUNTY) On this _ 2S ~"' day of .y'~p~~~ ,.20_m9 ,before zue, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for sal County and State, personally appeared :~5~ ~,zia~,, azzd to nze la~o~vu to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregouig iuzstruznent and acknowledged that they executed Ale same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for the State ofd ~fa~0i >k~.~s • :~, rl~# ~ ~~ ~' `_ ~ 4 ` STk"VEN E. HILLER Orig: Subd colder 11{p~ry Public, State of New Yot~ Cc: CA ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~ ids .~.~: t PCD No. Q . H1450766~ ~uncil Qualified ii1 New York Co~~t±i Term biros Ns~aerribrtr~~, ~:~ Media Filc ~---~ T ~ ~~ •.. - ~:::: a i i _ _ ~:r~ - ~'R~TEST OF 12~ZONING crTror~otis~~ cn~;~ TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITE' COUNCIL -' I0~'~'A CITY, IOWA ~ ' `T' k.K _ , .'r~~ ~~~ e, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed ~oeing;~ change, or the owners of property which is located Within two hundred feet o~tfte extcnor~ boundaries of the property for Which the zoning change is proposed, do here~rot they rezoning of the following property: ,~~ ~- ~A T1llS pCtlti0I1 1S S1gI1Cd alld acknowlCdged by CaCll Of IiS ~Vlfll the II1tCIit10I1 that SUCIl rezoning sha11 not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance With 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. B }': _ ~-t-~L°'. ~/'~ L. ~ it ,~ OWIleI~~S) Of ~~ ~: ~,~ Property Address STATI; OF IOWA ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY) V ~ c On Ibis ~ day of _ ~ ~ r ~ ~ ,.206, before Ille, the undersigned, a N tary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared P and to me known to be the identical persons named In and ~vho executed the Within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the saute as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and fo' he Stat of Iowa Orig: Subd l~oldcr WIALTER J KOPSA Cc: CA issionNumbar~S7481 ~C~ucil ~ Marcb to 7 201 Media I~ile PROTEST OE REZONING ~---_ •~" ~ - f ~:: ~ _ _' "r:~ C1TI'OFfOl1~A CfI';" ('S _, TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ~~ r~ ,~~ ``~~' IOti~'A CITE ,IOWA • y~~ , :,:~» ~ ~~~~ e, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zone ~~ ~~ change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of th~'exteri~ boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: " Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. B y: ~?--~~~1 . ~~iL~~ "~ ~~c'~~~w ~~ f J(~ fl/%f/7 Owner(s) of Property Address STATE OF IOWA ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY) On this Z ~ day of ~pf; i , 20 0 ~ ,before lne, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared M. c.h a Q i C P ~,.- alld to nle known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing illstrunlent and acknowledged That they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. /lam. « c~...~ Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: SuUd I~oldcr Cr. CA I'Cll Council Media File ~,. KEL1J IG SOWERS ~ Commission Number 719147 My Commission Expires ow 1~c.~3~~ 2 Z, 2,n~ 1 i ~. ~\ .~ w :: i :: r~ a,;;,~ PROTEST OI+ REZONING ~ crTl"~~~ r01i.~ cn~r ~'` ~. .,~.. ;`~, .. ~ . TO: HONORABLI: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL :~~, ~°J ~' 10 ~~'A CITY. IO`~A ."~ r..., Y ~` .~% l~~ e, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zonlr~ ,,~: change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of t}le property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning oftlle following property: Tlus petition is signed and acl~lowlcdged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. I3y: Owner(s) of Property Address STATI; Or IOWA ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY) On this ~ ~ day of ~~ r ~ ~ ,.20 0~, Uefore llle, the undersigned, a Notary Public in anyd~ for sa d County and State, personally appeared . I~t alld to nle known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the witl~lin and foregoing inslrulnent alld acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. ~-C~ Notaly Public in alld for e S ate o Iowa Orig: Subd l~oldcr Cc: CA ~L~ Opp 1' Cll ~ ~ ~ Number 757451 Council Mfr Ccmm~n 17 2012 Media Pile ~~ _ \ \\\ ~ 1 PROTEST OF I + ZONING crrr orrown cr7~l' ~,. T0: HONORABLI; MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL w;~ ~' IOWA CITY, IOWA ;.,,~ ' -~ ~,... ,,, G.y ~,.,,, ...; We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposedzkn""9ing?~=: ~~` change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet ie erior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do her~y protz~t the rezoning of the following property: ~ ~" Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. O er(s) of Property Address STATI; OF IOWA ) ss: JOI-INSON COUNTY) On this a ~ day of ~ , 20~, before me, the undersigned, a yN~~ot~ary~Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared -1 r'te' ~+Q~.~ ~ Cst~.~.-ftt~ and to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. ~G~-~ Notary Public in an or the to of Iowa Orig: Subd Polder Cc: CA PCll Council Mcdia Filc ~t~a ~ K s~- CAmnfigi0n Numbe- 757451 My Commission Expires March 17 2012 ~~ '~ -~ ~ , 'n k: ~ .. i:,t:~ PROTEST Or 1ZEZONING ciTr or= iol}~,~ cn ;~ TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ~~~ `~~ ~~ ~;~ ~'~ry=~ .~. ~ ~ y' ~1~ e, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoi~ng ~;. ~, change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of 4~~;-exta~or boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do herebvrotest~c rezoning of the following property: This petition is signed and ackno~vlcdgcd by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Codc of Iowa. B y: ~ ~i,nw~ `Q' • ~ cc~ Owner(s) of STATI: OF IOWA ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTI~ ~a. f~~~ cJh, ~ Icy ~'?' Property Address On this ~ `~ da of Y , 20~, before me, the undersigned, a ry Public it and for ~ id C my and State, persona Iy appeared ~ -a:.~~~ ~ Q~ and to me known to be the identical persons named in and ~vho executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. W ` Notary I'ubltc ltl alld the S e of Iowa Orig: Subd l~oldcr Cr Cn 1' CD Council Mcdi~i Filc ~~~ D \\ `\ PROTEST OF REZONING crTl~ orrown crrl~ TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA ~:,~~~ . ..; ~~~~ We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zo't~i~zg .~J ~~ ~L.l~ change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of tl~,~ ext~,ior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereb~otes~lhe ~'-~ rezoning of the following property: `~` ~bPQS~~ (~®~f=x.51 ~~" ~1~~©R,GC ~7 (S~`I~t ~~[` This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: Owner(s) of Property Address STATE OF IOWA ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY) On this a L~ day of ~ , 2C~~, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for sai Co my and State, personally appeared ~~ ~ r and to e known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. W Notary Public in and fo t e tate Iowa Orig: Subd Polder Cc: ~ Cow ~8~ I'Cll ~ ~ ouucil Mcc~ia Filc "~~_ PROTEST OF REZONING crrroFrowA crrr TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for wluch the zoning change,is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following propely: '~oPos~~ ~o~p~~a ~~ k~l~'i'oR,tC, ~ IS'1~'IZt C`C This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that. such rezoning shall no`f become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code of Iowa. By:-t j J ~ l~ ~ ~.~ 1 ~.~~~~ S~ Owner(s) of Property Address ,.1 ~'i STATE OF IOWA ) ~~ ~.~ ~ '~ w..., ~~I2(~9~I6T COUNTY) ~ ,~~ ~r ~ ., DICKINSON ~ r" ~' ©~ -= On this ~ day of ~ ,~20 Dq ,before me, thtder ~ ed, a Notary Pubnnlic in and for said ounty and State, personally appeared .~.i~wv, 1, . ~.,QwOrJ r ~ and --- to me lato~vn to be t to identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. 4~ REBECCA ~1. !-±A.LL I4~:~GGA ~ • ~of~dlJ Comm,ss.'~; ,~;;?42 ' Qq,p My Comm. Exp. Feb. 2;,, Zo otary Public in and for the State of .Iowa Orig: Subd colder Cc: CA PCD Council Media rile PROTEST Or REZONING crrr of rowA crrr T0: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following prope>;ly: ' ~O.PQS~~ 1~0/~'~.51 ~~ ~l :j'oR,fC ~ IS'TR,~ C`,f` Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code of Iowa. By: . J E f G ,ai`S f~G~ ~JEA~o/Lj ~5 1NyES~ -ticcwTS Lc~ Uwner(s) of h~03 - ~~S /~- jinn ~/~ Property Address ,, ~ ? STATE OF IOWA ) ~ ` ~`~ - ss: ~`., ` ~=~ ~. -`, , ~ JOI-INSON COUNTY) ~ - ~`' "~'°° ~_' ~ ~. On this ~ day of ~r' ~ p ~' Q = ~ ' a Notary Pub is in1 d for said County and State, personally appeared e, the ursigns~d c~~~~ J ~ I f~~hr'~ and c~ to me laiowii to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they e~cut~_d\tlie same as their voluntary act and deed. in and ~br the State of Iowa Orig: sued colder Cc: CA PCD Eouttcrt Media File Notarial Seal -IOWA Commission No. 2227° My Commission Expires „~ ~ ~~ PROTEST OF REZONING CITY OF IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not beco e e ecti a except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of e co cy~all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: Owner(s) w Of Propert Ad ss _ . „, C7 ~: f :~` "~c STATE OF IOWA ) ~' `` tiv ~~ JOHNSON COUNTY) ~ r'~ a ~ ~:~, On this ~ day of ~p2 J L , 20~, before me, the underil' geed, _.. a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared "' ~/,~-~o~As i2 Sen rr and to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA PCD Council Media File Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa ~ ~ or ~` ~d ~..~ PROTEST OF REZONING CITYOFIOWACITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not beco effec~vep~ccept by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of th counc~1, in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Owner(s) Of Property Address v ~~ ~~ ~- ~~ . STATE OF IOWA ) ~ ~;a ss: = ~ `~~~ r~~ JOHNSON COUNTY) tj /•i On this a2Q~ day of Ap/2/ ~ , 20 D 9 ,before me, the undersr~ned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared "%f~0/Yi'AS 2 SCo7T and to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. -.~ ~~ ,~. ~. r°a tin Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa live, 6~~ O Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA PCD Council Media File \ \ 1 PROTEST OF REZONING CITY OFIOWACITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ~/G This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become e tive except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of co 1, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: l00~ ~ ~G ~ / 6 i /L~ Owner(s) Q ~ Of Property A ress } a ,..,,, :, +. .° ~ STATE OF IOWA ) '~'' `' ~' -~.; r`- ss: JOHNSON COUNTY) ~;~, ~:s On this a0 ~~ day of ~P/7 /~ , 20~, before me, the undersigne~+,'+ a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Ti~v /~ p- 5 ~ .SCnT/" and to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA PCD Council Media File ~°~ ~ 6~ IIAr~,i `~o -~,~_ - PROTEST OF RHZONING cirr oF~owA crrr TO: HONORABLI; MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ' ~b.POS~]j l~®~Tl'~~1 ~~" ~I~T©RlC ~ IS`T"Rt ~`~' This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code of Iowa. By: ~~~ Owner(s) of STATIJ OF IOWA ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY) Property Address ~-'. e w: y :y \ ~~ r .... +y~„~1 .+aL w"~ a'F^.MOq p~J C'"°. .-nom . ro ~~ ~ ~ On this ~ day of ~r i ~ ,.200 `~, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Publ~n and for said County and State, personally appeared _-~{~ ~iz ~ ~ to..rv~ e~ and to me laiown to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. ~ ~~_ Notary Public in and for the to of.Iowa Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA WA!.TER J KOPSA PCD - ~ Comr- ;.,,, :, Numper 757,51 COUtlcll MY (~ ' mrssron rx irk March 17. 2p12 Media File \\ '.M - \ 4k~ ' _I PROTEST OF REZONING crrrOF10Wi1 C17~1' TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOVr'A CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Bv- Owner(s) of STATE OF IOWA ) ss: JOI-INSON COUNTY) 2 z~ -~~~~~4 I~- s~- Property Address .., ~ .~ ::~ . .: ,~ ~ _,~ ~._ f~°3 -d ." 3 1 ~ On this ~ day of ~ ~ , 2Q ~ ,before me, th ~ ~ers~,ned, a Notary Public ttt and for said Cou ty and State, personal y appeared ~ ~ I ~~ alld f~ to me known to be the identical 1 rsons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Orig: Subd bolder Cc: CA PCll Council Media Filc r Notary Public in and fort State o Iowa WALTER J KOPSA C 757451 March 17 2013 PROTEST OI+ REZONING T0: HONORABLI; MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA b CITY OF IOWA CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ` Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall no't become effective except by the favorable vote of at least tluee-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. '~j ~' ,Y ~_~' By: ~4,yi,t, ,,. >. , , , ~~ Arc, ~ , ~.~-C .mil _I~. Va ~ ~~ Owner(s) of Property. Address _ .., ~ ~a ~`.., ,~ STATE OF IOWA ) ~~ - .M,. ;.,, r"~ JOHNSON COUNTY) i°'t ~? ~~ On this ~ ' da of ~~l^ ~ ~ "` y , 20 ,before me, the ur~ersigY, a Notary nr.'~lio n a*:d for said County and State, pei`r•_sonall appeared ^~S I~,I'1~.i ~~ 1~V~.1/~ and t~._ to ine laiown to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and decd. SHAHtEILE M. PEpEp Nu~0Q1 22 2GH Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA F'CD Council Media File Notary Public in and for the State of .Iowa ~~ b~ r -ti.~_ - PROTEST OF IZhJZONING c~rr of iowA crTr TO: HONORABLY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ' Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: Uwner(s) o Property Address ~~~~ a ~~? _~ . -~~ "7 -".. r~ STATI; OF IOWA ) =:.; ~ti ;, .._. t ss: "~ ~" i~ ~~ -r~ JOHNSON COUNTY) t~ -~ w Oar this ___~ Z__ day of Qn ; p , 20,p~, before me, the undersig~d, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared and to me lalown to b the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and aclciiowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. MIt1101M1 NlrfMlBMI • IOMA1 ~. ' ~~ ~.~ ori~: subd roller cc: cA PCD Council Media File Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa PROTEST OI+' REZONING c~rroFiow~ crTr TO: i30NORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the properly for which the zoing change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ' This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such ~~~.~ rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least tlf~e-fout=t~is of all the members of the council, all in accordance.. with 414.5 :of the Code o~~b~va. `" - .~ By: ~ - j 2a~- ~~ ~ ~, .~ ~o ~. ~~s r ~~'~ ,~~- s-T Owner(s) o ~ Property Address ~. k.1c~. C~ 1~ j- ~ ~~Ct' S'?'Z'! ~S STATE OF IOWA ) ss: JOIiNSON COUNTY) On this r / ' - day of ,~ ' 1 ,~20~, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and fors 'd County and State, personally appeared _ r ~ , s ~~1c-~-~ and ~G~ 1~~ X ~6~ to me known to be the identical persons pained in and wh executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Piiblicj~~iid for the St at o Orig: Subd Folder MOj,LY E7Z Cc: CA ~ ~~+i~ion 1~ ~ PCD Council _ Media File ~_ - "vim-_ _ PROTEST OF REZONING cirr of io wA crrr T0: HONORABLI; MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the properly for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least tluee-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By. -~-~`-~-~~ Owner(s) of f c~fiy. ~~( s~zz¢s- Property Address _ ; ...~ . Q . ,,'~~ C"y ~,.. ~~"'"'„ A• ....; "'~ STATI; OF IOWA ~ ~ 'BRIEN' canmiaion I+lun~ber' 56018 C ~ - ~.,,, ~. . ss: C.am~iori E.pKes -; ~."~ ~` , 01,2011 -~~._ JOHNSON COUNTY) ~ - rr x,. ^ ©~ On this ~ ~ da of !J- ~ ''~` y ~''~ ~" ,~20 O ,before tne, theidersi.~ed, a Notary Public iu and for said Coui qty and State, personall appeared - ,1~~ CF/q~L <T ~~~~ and to me laiown to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and aclaiowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. No ary Publi in id for the State of .Iowa Orig: Subd 2~older Cc: CA I'CD Council Media File PROTEST OF REZONING CITY OF IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: ~~~~ 2 ~(Z~pe~2`riES , L ~ By: Owner(s) STATE OF IOWA ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY) ~a I F~A~ e~ ~~ ~ ~ S €~.? Of Property Address ~ ~' r l J ~ ~~~" '~ C ~'y~ y g .."~ L J ~~ .. ~- c~ On this I ~ day of ~ ri ~ , 20 O~ ,before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared 1'Yl a r 1< o I ~"- ran and to me known to be the identi al persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. _ _...mr':. "I"UTfLE er 21819 ~~~N " ~~ _ _~ Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA PCD Council Media File f~~~~ ~~ ~ uTt ~~ Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa PROTEST OF REZONING CITY OF IOWA CITY Re: Proposed Northside Historic District -- 2009 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We the undersi ed bein the owners of ro erty included in the proposed zoning d > gn g P P change, Initial er~er , do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: 514 North Gilbert Street, Iowa City IA. - -- _ ~_ the required number of owners of this property, /_/JJ'~ as required by the form of the holding of ,this (~" property, to act on behalf of this property, Initial This petition is signed and acknowledged by-eael~e€-~ts•with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: John B kas 514 N. Gilbert St., Iowa. City IA Owner(s) of Property Address O a ~ :;L:1 ~ w~ ~~ ~~ ~ .~ ~: STATE OF IOWA ) "-' ~~` ~ ss: JOHNSON COUNTI~ d ~ On this 17th day of April ,.20 09 ,before me, the undersignefl° a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared John Bakas -~$- to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public i or t tate of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA BRETT MIFWLOYICH PCD ~ ~C~~Mrnb~rT,iET01 ounciT~_ 28 2012 e is i e ~~ cri -~n,rs~ - PROTEST OI+ IZ~ZONING c~Trorlorvn cirr TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change,is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following propely: O.POS~~ 1~0~'f"~.~1 ~~" ~{l~oR,~C ~ l5`T'R,t C`t` Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall no`f become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code of Iowa. By: ) ~ ? Owner(s) of Property Address p ~ ~. STATE OF IOWA ) ;,; ~- JOIiNSON COUNTY) --~ ~' ~ ~ ` ~, ~.._ ~~ ~ On this (S day of , 20 0~, before me, the >rsig„Oed, a Notary Public in and for said unty and State, personally appeared ~ ~,~ ~~~/ ~Tr~R.S and v to me laiown to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Nota Public in and for the State of Io Orig: SuUd Folder Cc: CA PCD ~ ~ ~ Ca~nwn~sion 7527 Council ~ ~E~'°s Media rile ~~ PROTEST Oh' REZONING crrr or-rows crrr TO: HONORABLIJ MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the properly for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ~~ '~,o.Pos~~ ~®~r~.~r ~~` k~ 1sT©Rtc, ~ I s`rRt c`C~ Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoiung shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code of Iowa. By: ~i ~ ~~ ~ 1~ e ~ ~ ~_ ~~ ~~ 5~; Owner(s) of Property Addtess ~7 ~ ~ ~~ ~ y ~a 5 0~ ~ . STATIJ Or IOWA ) ~ r- ~ ~r~ ~ ss: a ~ JOHNSON COUNTY) ~ ~ ~` `•`' ~ ~ V On this ~ ~ day of ,~20~, before me, the undersigned, a Notary, Public in and for sai ounty and State, personally appeared `~1.L~C ~ N ~~(~T`{~ and ., to me laiown to be the i eiitical persons rained in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act aiid deed. No y Public in and for the State of .Io Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA ~ ~~ I'Cll Council ~~ E~ Media bile PROTEST OI+' REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA -~:~- CITY OFIOWA CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the properly for which the zoning cliange,is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: '~a.Pos~~ ~s~r~~~ ~~ ~«o RtC. ~ I s`r'Rt c`~` Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that. such rezoning shall nod become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Owner(s) of Property Address C.7 ~: ~ C"; ~~ ~ °,~ ~ :~: ~ _. STATE OF IOWA ) ~ ~ °` ss: JOHNSON COUNT ~ ~ r. w r tt A ~ On this ~ day of ~ , 20 ~-> ,before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for sai ounty and State, personally appeared l~ E'~l ~" 1 `i ~ j~ . (~ 7~~5~"Ci~ and to me laiown to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. No y Public in and for the State of Io'~ Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA PCD ~ Co ionbx Council ~' " E~ Media File 13.2011 PROTEST OF REZONING crm OF IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for wluch the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ~+ O.POS~~ ;!~®f~T'I~~t~~ ~{I~To~,tC ~ lS`T~,t ~`C Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code of Iowa. ~ ~~Z~~ ~~~ ~~ Her(s) of Property Address 0 =~ C ;~. STATIJ OF IOWA ) ~ ~' -'~ - ~"" JOHNSON COUNTY) ~ a ~ ~ ~ ~~ w Ozi this ~-~ day of ' ,~,.., _,.20~, before rne, the t~iidersi~ii' d, a Notary. Public ur and for said ounty and State, personally appeared J C? }~1~ /~ ~ L-.-SQ and to nne known to be the identical persons Warned in and who executed the within and foregoing instrurxrent and acknowledged that they execuied the same as their voluntary act and deed. Not Public izz and for the State of Io a Orig: SubdPolder Cc: CA ~ Canmieiian PNwnber75Z PCD ~ Council Media file -~<as~ PROTEST OI+' REZONING c~rr off ~owA crrr T0: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the properly for wluch the zoning change,is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: _ b.PoS~~ l~®~('p~.S1 ~~ ~1~T©RCC ~ 1 ~`i~,t ~`1` Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that, such rezoning shall no~f become effective except by the favorable vote of at least tluee-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code of Iowa. By: ~ ~~~ Owner(s) of Property Address _ ;-..: Q '~~ ~r :~ STATE OF IOWA ) ~ '•~ ~_ JOI-INSON COUNTY) ~ :~~ ~"` On this ~ day of ~ ,.20~, before me, the idersi~ed, a Notary Public in and for said ounty and State, personally appeared ~ ~~ ~ ~.~~ ~14~ C~',C-~- y and to me laiown to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument acid acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notar ublic in and for the State of.Iowa Orig: Subd Polder Cc: CA PCD Council Media File ,IOFIN KAI~AERN~YER C.onimiabn Nueb~r is W~i PROTEST OF REZONING CITY OF IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: a ~~ ~ This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: Owner(s) STATE OF IOWA ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY) 3a`f eQe-~~~s Of Property Address~„~" ~ ~.,~. ~ C7 ~~ "~"' rte- ~ t'1'I 3> w ra On this ~ U7 "~ day of - -f- ~ ~ , 20~, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for sai County and State, personally appeared Q ~ Z, ~ Z and to me known to b e identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. -~~ ~, ~~-`:<< ~'~ Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA PCD Council Media File l~ ~~,~ ~ i ~-~ Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa \1 Marian Karr From: Christina Kuecker Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 9:20 AM To: ti9arian Karr Subject: FW: University support for Northside Local Historic District Another letter for council regarding the Northside Historic District From: Sponsler, Claire Sent: Friday, May Ol, 2009 2:34 PM To: councilCiowa-city.org Cc: Sharp, Victoria; Pascoe, Judith M Subject: University support for Northside Local Historic District Dear Council Members, With her permission, I am forwarding a message from victoria Sharp, Special Assistant to the Provost on Alcohol Safety, on behalf of Provost Wallace Loh, expressing their support for the Northside Neighborhood Local Historic District. You will find her message below. Many thanks for your attention to this important matter, Claire Sponsler From: Sharp, victoria [victoria-sharp@uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:57 PM To: Pascoe, Judith M Subject: Local neighborhood effort Dear Ms. Pascoe, Congratulations on achieving approval from the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission to make the Northside Neighborhood a local historic district. I am responding to your e-mail of April 22, 2009, on behalf of Provost Wallace Loh because I am serving as Special Assistant to the Provost on Alcohol Safety. We are happy to support your initiative as you seek approval from the City Council. We agree that preserving a diverse social environment can complement our efforts to reduce the harmful effects of excessive drinking. As you may know, the University of Iowa has worked in the past with the Northside Neighborhood on such issues, including the effort to keep the former Pearson's Drug Store from becoming a liquor store. Likewise, we worked together on a door hanger project intended to welcome UI students to the neighborhood. We hope that the Northside Neighborhood will consider lending its support to our new Partnership for Alcohol Safety, which aims to reduce harms associated with drinking and to build a more vibrant, secure community. To do that, we have to create and sustain campus- community partnerships and provide an environment that supports learning, health and success. working with neighborhood associations such as yours will be essential to achieving our goals. Thanks for your consideration.. I look forward to meeting with you and discussing further how we might cooperate on these initiatives. Best regards, Victoria Sharp, MD, MBA Clinical Associate Professor of Urology and Family Medicine Special Assistant to the Provost on Alcohol Safety 1 Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Victoria Walton [walton.victoria@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 8:59 AM To: Council Subject: Gilbert-Linn Preservation District Dear Council Members, As you consider the decision to be made at the May 5 Council meeting regarding the GLHPD, please remember that approval or denial must be based on this proposal's compatibility with the Iowa Ciry Comprehensive Plan, the Central District Plan and any other laws and zoning codes applicable to this particular area. The establishment of a preservation district in the Gilbert-Linn neighborhood surely corresponds with the goals of these guiding principles for our town . If the Comprehensive plan indicates that this is a step in the right direction and all rules have been followed regarding the application, your approval is unquestionable. Councilor O'Donnell indicated support for this preservation district a few years past but stated that proper procedure had not been followed. Proper procedure has been followed this time 'round. As Council Members you have been elected to wisely guide our city's development. Your obligation is to weigh the merits of this proposal in light of the objectives set forth in the Comprehensive Plan, the Central District Plan and the goals of the previous rezoning of this area to Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12). Your obligation is NOT so simple as to count and tally supporters and opponents then vote according to the wishes of what you perceive to be the majority. Yours is to mindfully consider the goals set forth for our city and endorse plans that align with those goals. If left to thoughtless development, we have a mess. Consider the many blocks in our city that are composed of poorly kept apartment housing. Is this what you wish for one of the first neighborhoods you view upon entering Iowa City? The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan and the Central District Plan are NOT mediocre, mindless documents. Your decision should be in keeping with goals as they exist. As a resident in the Gilbert-Linn neighborhood, I thank those of you who support the preservation proposal. For those inclined to opposition, please remember that you are held to the guidelines the Council has set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and District Plan. I urge you to reconsider and vote for approval. The Gilbert-Linn neighborhood has the potential to become an aesthetically pleasing, vibrant area that retains its historic flavor while allowing for affordable housing to diverse populations. It has the potential to present visitors to our city as well as residents a glimpse of progressive 21st century stewardship of a neighborhood begun in the late 19th century - a neighborhood ever developing, mindful of its history. Appreciatively, Victoria Walton 430 N Gilbert St 5/4/2009 Page 1 of 1 .~ Marian Karr From: Barbara Buss [barbybuss@msn.com] Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 9:39 PM To: Council Subject: Northside Neighborhood Petition Attachments: To the Mayor and Members of the City Council of Iowa City.doc For your consideration, Barby Buss This correspondence will become a public record. 5/4/2009 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council of Iowa City, I am writing to urge your approval of the Northside Neighborhood's request that part of its area be designated as a local historic district. We are presently in Australia, but were recently in New Zealand where I saw an exhibit in the City Museum in Wellington that described an early attempt by developers to replace many older buildings in the city with new ones. Early in the stages of this process - possiblydue to the economic decline in the 20's -possibly due to the scarcity of materials in the 40's - I'm sorry I don't remember the details (and Google was no help), this conversion was stopped. It was at this point that the citizens of Wellington realized what they were losing and ordinances were passed to maintain and protect the remaining older buildings of the city. I invite you all to come and see how this protection has paid off -how important the role of esthetics can be to economics. I'm mentioning this -with apologies for the fact that the facts of my argument are vague -because the impressions evoked by this exhibit are not vague. When I read this in Wellington, I could see the ghosts of the older neighborhoods in Iowa City such as the area around what formerly was Sabin School, the Northside, and the Miller-Orchard areas. I don't want the city to wait for a depression or a war to halt the conversion of its still more or less intact but threatened older residential neighborhoods in which home ownership is well represented to more transient residential areas. I believe that whatever short term revenue gained by the conversion of single family homes to rental or commercial properties will be off-set in the long run by the loss inherent in there no longer being viable neighborhoods in the central part of the city. There seems to be a majority opinion, if not a consensus, among city planners that the preference for dispersed residential areas separated from each other and from any commercial resources is losing favor to one for a more concentrated plan where living, working, shopping, going to school and playing are integrated. I think it would be a real loss to Iowa City if it could offer no such areas - or, at most, only a few. It is unfortunate that the large business interests, especially the University of Iowa, seem to take no interest in this subject despite the fact that it is in their self- interest to do so. Students may prefer a city of bars, but those recruited to work here are more likely to prefer a city with neighborhoods rich in resources - at least as an option. Sincerely yours, Barbara Buss 718 S. Summit Street Page 1 of 1 .~~ Marian Karr From: michael feiss [feissm@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 8:02 PM To: Council Council members: We strongly support the plan to expand the Northside Neighborhood Historic Area. The many historic buildings and houses in the proposed area deserve the designation. These wonderful buildings testify to the neighborhood's history and contriumbe to the vibrant and interesting atmosphere in the northside neighborhood. Thank you. Sincerely, Michael Feiss and Cathy Cole, 603 Brown Street, Iowa City 52245. 5/4/2009 ~,~ PROTEST OF ILEZONING c~rr oFrowA crrr T0: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA C1TY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ~b,PoS~~ 1~~~('1~.~1 ~~" ~J~ToRtC ~ l5`T1Z{ ~"I` This petition is signed and acla~owledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 Hof the Code of Iowa ~- By: ~efs..of.,,:~~-lam ^~•~ G-f~ ~' / ~OyL /~4~~a Y ~.CO~£.c~it S .7 /~ /1/- C~/L B~iC~f" Owner(s) of ~ Property Address _ Ca .,~ ~ STATE OF~~WXA1 ) c~3 ~ u., ~-- ~,_ ~(~~ COUNTY) ~ ~„ On this e~~day of ~ / ~ 20~ ~~ bef th t~ d i d ,. . ~ ore me, e n er s e , a No Public in and for slid County and State, personally appeared S ~Z~ ~ ~( and. to me laiown to be the identical persons named in anal who executed the within a' foregouig instrument and aelrnowledged that they executed the same as their volunta act and deed. ~~~~~~ OFFICIAL SEAL. TERRA l HAMN~TT NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF ~tgrplS MY COMNMSSK)N EIQ~RES:03ig3[12 Orig: Subd colder Cc: CA PCD Council Media Filc ~~ Notary Public ui and for the State of ~q(~@ S ~-`...~ PROTEST OF RTZONING CITYOFIOWA C[TY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property far which the zoning change is proposed, da hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ~o,Pos~]> t~s~r'f~t~t ~~ ~l~CoR,tc. ~ I~TRt ~°-t," This petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code of Iowa. .--~4 B ...~ Owner(s) of STATE OF~f~X ) ss: ~E~~ COUNTY) . e~~'CJ /`9/'2~~'e ~ Property Address `` '~° ~, ,~ "' ~ w ~.• -air c~ ~ C~ ~ ~~ ~* OIl t1115 _~2~ / day of ~ ~ ,.20~ before me, the undersigned, a Notary P~~ in~nd der jai r County and State ersonal~y ap~?eared ~J ~I.~ CVO ~/L and Q.v~ L IC.OD?'IQ to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Orig: Subd Tolder Cc: CA PCD Council Media File Notary Public in and for the State of ~q(~i ~Y/Uf" d~ ~~L , OFFICigt, ~ - - TERRA t MAMNIETT NOTARY P(~~ . STATE aF ILLINpI$ ~ ~~SSION EXPIRES:03g3/t2 • ~: ~- -- PRGT~ST O~~' 1ZTZONING crrr ors ro w~l crT~r T0: I30NORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being `the owners of property included in the proposed zoning cha>.ige, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of tl~e exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the followiig property: ~~3,6.PQ5~~3 l~s~i"1=x.51 ~~ ~I~o~,GG ~ IS,~i ~,°T' Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least tlu'ee-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: ~ r. Owner(s) of ~~. Ey ~~~ f~C ~l ~.~ ST Property Address o STATE Or IOWA ) '~ `~"~ == ~" =- J~®X COUNTY -~ :ti ~ -- ) _~: r- On this ! day of ,.20~ before me the ~n~ersi~ed , , a Notar Public in and for said Court and State, personally appeared 3~ y i~ ~~ i ~~ ~ aitd lea to ntc knowtt to be the identical ersons named in anti who executed the within and foregoing instrument and aclcitowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. ..~.... ~t+t~ VY NGUYEN '~ Commfsslon Number 750i15 My Commfsslon Expiros rows November21,201o Notary blic in r the State of Iowa Orig: SuUd Folder Cc: CA 1'Cll --~ ouucil Mc is File ~ .J~~ -~:~ PROTEST OIL' I2I+;ZONING ciTroriown clrr T0: HONORABLI; MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change,is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the followuig properly:. '~a.Pos~7~ t~~~tp~.~t~~' t~~~T©R.~c, ~ ~s'rR.t ~~ Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that. such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 =of the Code of Iowa. I3y ~ ~ 3 ~~ ~`~n s~ wner(s) of Property Address ~~ WASHINGTON ~ N~=`~~~= STATII Or 1?~'4~ ) ~; -~~ o ss: ~$k~ COUNTY) CLARK O ~ _ On this ~'1_ day of ~ ~ I , 20~, before me, the idersig~i ed, a Notary Public in and fors ~d County and to personally appeared N ~~~`l~ -~~ ev~-dfi b~ ~~ ~v~~~~ to iue laiown t be the idetttic ns named u~ and who executed the wit yin and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. 5T~T~ 0~ ~~~~~~i~GTOt~ C;orJiPEff3~'si ~~ i.~:~i~iES ?era{ ~. ~~~~ Orig: a ~o t Cc: CA I'CU e~tia File t Public in a d or the State of 1~J4~ WASHINGTON ~~_ ~~ - PROTEST Oh' REZONING clrroF~own crrr TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change,is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following properly: Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that. such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least tluee-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code of Iowa. WASHINGTON ' STATE OF IX~~K ) ss: ~~ COUNTY) ~30 ~ ~~en~orl-~S~- ~. Property Address C) : 4 •, +~; .. 4 i m . ~~' ~ -~i i ~ ~~ ~; ~, ~~'! a~ .~ „ CLARK ~ q~ '' ~ On this _~~ __ day of ' , 20~, before me, the undersigned; a NotarZ Public in and for sa County and State, ersonally appeared ~-~'-S • ~ I~~' '~ v o ~ and ~~ 1 ~ry~, t - ~l'r1Y-+lQc~~~`,~ to ine laiown to be the identical persons named in and who executed the witl in and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. t~C~ ~~~ ~,s~.l STATE ~F V~I~,~HBI~C~T®~1 c~~~r~r~ss6~~rt e~:~~~~s ~~~ ~, toy ~ Cc: CA PC_D C~,t ciuL LT Media File Not~y ublic in and for ff~il e State of I~~X ~ WASHINGTON .J <<~ _~ ~- ~-tsd. - PROTEST OI+ REZONING crTrorrown crrr TO: HONORABLI/ MAYOR AND CITY CO[INCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for wluch the zoning change,is proposed, do hereby protest tlic rezoning of the following property:. o.Pos~~ ~®~r~.sr~~ ~I~T©Rt~ ~ ts`r'Rt c~ Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that. such rezoing shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least tluee-fourths of alI the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code of Iowa. 31 q 111 L~~h S~- WASHINGTON STATIJ Or I~ ) ss: ~~K~ COUNTY) . CLARK Property Address __ -~ 'u; . ~,~ ti ~ - ~,;; ~; ~ ~ ~~ ~ _ O ~ ~ ~ On this ~~ day of ; \ , 20 ~ ~ ,before me, the undersigned, Notary Public iii and for sa County and State, personally appeared ~m ~t~~0~' and ~ ~l'~ ~ ~-- ~bt'~ O`r "~ ° to pie known to be the id ntical persons pained ui and who executed t ~e witliiu and foreg,ouig instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. .. " ,> ~~~ 's. 1~~1..tC NQ`~~ .~ gTATE ~~ ~~ ~~~,INGTON C~o-o~a ter, ~~45 ~ .,..~~-~-- Orib: iUd Po .. - Cc: ,~-~1, No ar Public in acid for i State of Y~~~ WASHINGTON PCll ~.'.' Media I~ ile ~• ~ _1 ~:~ PROTEST 4I' REZONING crrr or IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLI/ MAYO_ R AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change,is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following propely:. Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that. such rezotung shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least tluee-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code of Iowa. ~ ~,'j `~- ~ ~~ 3D~ ~~o~~~ st- operty Address r-a Q _ `` WASHINGTON ~ . ss: c'~ -. . ~ ~' $T(~ COUNTY) ~ ~ ~ ~ CLARK ~'~ '~' ~+ . :~' On tlxis ~-~` day of 1f 1 ,.20~ before me, the unigne~ Notary Pu lie in and for sai County and State, ~ersonall ap eared ~' ~ Y-~ . ~`(' and ~ ~ ~vv~, ~ - ~ ~~`r to me laio~vn to be the identical p sons named ui and wlio executed t e within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. T__ .. $._~, ~~ , _ . ..fit ~:. ~.~,:_ ST~TIm ~.5~ ~~"J~~P ;i~C;TOIV COt ~~~f~I~arJ ~?CF'~RES ~,r,~~~a; LQt Cc: CA PCll _.. :~ouuc~I cc to •ile -__.~ N to y Public in and f tie State of 1~J~X WASHINGTON G _\ \ ~, __ _l ~~ PROTEST OF REZONING crTr ors io wA ctTr T0: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property far which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: ~bP®5~]3 l~s~'~.~1 ~~~" ~1~~o7~,~C ~ ~5'TrRt ~`~C This petition is signed and aclrnowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. By: s l ~ Owners} of S©~ ~ Q ~~ ~ c~~.~n! 5~"~ Property Address j n(~~'~- C I-(~ ~ ~ 11-'~ STATE OF~J~1tWl49l~~} '~`~ G~~~~ COUNTY) ~" - - n 4 ~ ~~ ~ OIl t111S ~ day of ~' f'~ , 2Qo ~, before me, the u~~ersigned, a otary Pubiic-i~ for said County and State, personally appeared ~.~c-6~~.~ s~~`~ and - ~ ~ ~ to me kno~ i o be the identical persons named in and who executed the withltz and .~ foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. •, otary Public in and for the State of ~q('( Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA PCD Council Media File ~ ;~' ~._, . - ~~ ~..~„ -- PROTEST OF REZONING c~Tr oF~owA cirr TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: This petition is signed and aelmowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. B ~~ Owner(s) of Property Address ~ 0 W ~ ~ t ~ ~~ '~ STATE OF~~VVXAI~ ~ ~' ~ ~ ~~ COUNT ' _ `` ~` :-~ ~"' ~- On this ~~~ ~ day of f~~ ,-20D ~, before me, theersi~.ed, a Not for said County and State, personally appeared ~~ ~~. ~ and ~--- ~> t ne own to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and ore mg instrument and aclrnowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary a and deed. f,; otary Public in and for the State of ~ tciT Orig: Subd Folder Cc: CA PCD Council Media Fzle A~4 ' ~. ~7~~~~__~~1 PRO + S~~' OP 1 + BONING cf7~r or• ro w~ cr rr TO: ZIONORABLIr MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the uzxdersigzxed, beizxg'ihe owners of property included in the proposed zoning clxange, or tlxe owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of tlxe following property: Tlxis petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 :of the Code of Iowa. I3y: GC/t/Z.-c~~~~ .-Owner(s) of ~~~ ~~ ~~-l~Cf~l~~ S~ Property Address STATE Or IOWA ) ss:~ ~®~~~ COUNTY) . IOWA Ozx this ~; day of ,.20~ before zrxe, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and r said Cot xl azrd State, personally appeared -- ;` S l ~ ~/ 1~~(SO !y and ~ _~ to lire k7rOWrr to be the identical persons nauxed iu and who executed the wlthz~x atxd;: w,t~ foregouxg iustzutzxent and aekzzowledged that they executed the same as tlzea~z volunt~iry ~° act and deed. .~., -,, ~~ :~~ Notary Public in and for the State o wa Oi•ig: Subd l~older Cc: CA PCll L ~uniasion~Nu~rnbe~ Council My Comma Media 1' ilc 13, POtt Page 1 of 1 . Marian Karr From: Timothy Shipe [timshipe@q.com] Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 4:38 PM To: Council Subject: Local Historic District Vote: For Dear Council Members, Asa 22-year resident and property-owner in the Near Northside, I urge you to follow the unanimous recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission, and vote in favor of establishing the Local Historic District at your Council meeting on Tuesday. Sincerely, Timothy Shipe 5/3/2009 ,.. ~ ~. Marian Karr From: Deutelbaum Wendy [wendy@northlightsoft.com] Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 6:43 AM To: Council Subject: Near Northside Historic District To the Council; As a long-time resident of Brown Street and the Northside neighborhood, I urge you to support local historic district designation for a small area of the Near Northside. Our experience on Brown Street has been a positive one in terms of community building, cooperation and care for each other and our neighborhood. We expect the same desirable effects for the Near Northside. We appreciate the City's various forms of support for neighborhoods over the years, and hope you will continue such an important legacy through this decision now. With thanks, and admiration, Wendy Deutelbaum 431 Brown Street 1 ~... Marian Karr From: meredith.sewell@act.org Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 4:34 PM To: Council Subject: Northside Neighborhood Historic Preservation Dear Council, When you purchase a home you have no guarantees that your current neighbors will remain or that they will maintain their property in a fashion that will not effect your own investment or quality of life. As a university community, Iowa City sees a larger than normal turn over of property, the Northside experiencing more than it share. In 12 years of living in the 400 block of Fairchild St., I've worried about many ownership changes, what will happen to a particular unique structure, will there be an increase in neighborhood noise and trash. Historic preservation will help slow the wear and tear on this neighborhood. If a parent purchases a home for a child's dorm experience, historic designation will discourage trashing and the cheep fix for resale. This is becoming more and more common. I've heard some Northside landlords speak against this designation saying they can not afford repairs that will be required with historic designation. Students are hard, very hard on their properties, this I don't doubt. I believe historic preservation will encourage closer monitoring of properties, a more hands on form of property management which should result in fewer repairs and monetary savings. During previous attempts for historic designation many absentee land lords cried foul play, historic preservation is against their "property rights". I say this change will put home owner and landlord rights on a an equal playing field. Last October I moved out of the Northside, a very hard decision as I truly loved the house and neighborhood. One factor was the deterioration of the house next door. Three years prior it was sold to an out of town owner for their son attending the university. I do not know how many students lived there but the house has experienced 3 very hard years, with he structure suffering greatly. Today this house is a for sale again. I can no longer encourage you as a resident of the Northside but as an Iowa City resident who believes this neighborhood is heart and soul to this town, I urge you to vote YES on historic preservation. It's over due. Regards, Meredith Sewell 2010 Ridgeway Dr. Formally 420 Fairchild St. 1 ~~~ Marian Karr From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dear Council Members, Sponsler, Claire [claire-sponsler@uiowa.edu] Friday, May 01, 2009 2:34 PM Council Sharp, Victoria; Pascoe, Judith M University support for Northside Local Historic District With her permission, I am forwarding a message from Victoria Sharp, Special Assistant to the Provost on Alcohol Safety, on behalf of Provost Wallace Loh, expressing their support for the Northside Neighborhood Local Historic District. You will find her message below. Many thanks for your attention to this important matter, Claire Sponsler From: Sharp, Victoria [victoria-sharpC~uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:57 PM To: Pascoe, Judith M Subject: Local neighborhood effort Dear Ms. Pascoe, Congratulations on achieving approval from the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission to make the Northside Neighborhood a local historic district. I am responding to your e-mail of April 22, 2009, on behalf of Provost Wallace Loh because I am serving as Special Assistant to the Provost on Alcohol Safety. We are happy to support your initiative as you seek approval from the City Council. We agree that preserving a diverse social environment can complement our efforts to reduce the harmful effects of excessive drinking. As you may know, the University of Iowa has worked in the past with the Northside Neighborhood on such issues, including the effort to keep the former Pearson's Drug Store from becoming a liquor store. Likewise, we worked together on a door hanger project intended to welcome UI students to the neighborhood. We hope that the Northside Neighborhood will consider lending its support to our new Partnership for Alcohol Safety, which aims to reduce harms associated with drinking and to build a more vibrant, secure community. To do that, we have to create and sustain campus- community partnerships and provide an environment that supports learning, health and success. Working with neighborhood associations such as yours will be essential to achieving our goals. Thanks for your consideration.. I look forward to meeting with you and discussing further how we might cooperate on these initiatives. Best regards, Victoria Sharp, MD, MBA Clinical Associate Professor of Urology and Family Medicine Special Assistant to the Provost on Alcohol Safety i ~JG~i Marian Karr From: Gidal, Eric [eric-gidal@uiowa.edu] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 12:59 PM To: Council Subject: Near Northside Historic Neighborhood Initiative Dear City Council Members, I am writing in support of the Northside Neighborhood Association's application to grant Historic District Status to the area of the Near Northside. I am a resident in the current Historic District in the Northside and have lived in the neighborhood for 13 years. My wife and my decision to purchase a home and raise our family in this neighborhood was directly influenced by the presence of the historic district designation. Over the years we have invested considerable funds into the two homes we have owned in this neighborhood, and have felt comfortable doing so because of the security provided by this designation. As you are well aware, there are considerable economic pressures exerted on both the downtown and the neighborhoods immediately surrounding it. These pressures seek to convert as many commercial properties as possible into bars or liquor stores and to convert as many homes as possible into subdivided rentals. While few would argue that such uses should be prohibited, few would argue that the city benefits when these uses dominate the central district. Yet without sufficient regulations, these are the uses most lucrative to business and property owners. Historic districts throughout Iowa City offer an alternative direction for development in the central areas of the city. They have, over the years, demonstrably promoted the responsible maintenance of existing housing stock, stabilized neighborhood property values, and thereby encouraged re-investment in the central infrastructure of our community. Aesthetic and historical arguments regarding civic pride and community values are not to be discounted, particularly by our city's leaders, though I recognize that they are often viewed with some skepticism. But on top of these values-oriented arguments, it just makes basic sense for a city to promote responsible and beneficial re-investment in its basic infrastructure. One need only look at the existing Historic District's to perceive the benefits to all of this designation. The neighborhood area in question is particularly worthy of receiving historic district designation, both because of the large number of historically-significant, aesthetically-pleasing, and solidly built homes in its borders, but also because of the excessive commercial pressures that residents of this neighborhood are combating, pressures that continue to view properties as exploitable short-term resources, rather than as inherited investments and elements of a larger community. I should be clear that neither I nor my neighbors are seeking to prevent homes being used as rentals. I live across the street from a responsibly rented property and many others are in my immediate vicinity. I welcome the diversity of population these rentals bring. What we are seeking to prevent is the neglect and destruction of properties and lots that has been too frequent in the near northside. More importantly, we are seeking the city's support in stabilizing a neighborhood that is an important asset to the city's downtown and central district, preserving historic structures, and following the clearly-worded goals of the city's Central District Plan. 1 hope that each of you will recognize the importance and value of this initiative and support it on Tuesday night. Sincerely, Eric Gidal 328 Brown St. Iowa City Page 1 of 2 ~~;~-. ~- Marian Karr From: c spons [csspons@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 10:53 AM To: Council Subject: Northside Local Historic District Dear Council Members, We are writing to explain our support for the proposed near Northside local historic district. The proposal originated with the Northside Neighborhood Association, whose newsletter is sent to all property-owners and residents of the Northside (about 1,000 people) all of whom are invited to attend the NNA's monthly meetings. The NNA sponsors a variety of community activities, including house tours, neighborhood clean-ups, bulb-planting in North Market Square Park, family activities such as movie nights in Horace Mann school, requests for play equipment in Happy Hollow Park, and, most recently, an alley-walk garage sale and garden tour (a portion of the proceeds from the alley-walk were donated to the Wetherby Neighborhood Association, which is raising money for asplash-pad for children). As its website (www,northsdeic._org) notes, the NNA is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life in the Northside. The proposed historic district has the support of most of the owner-ccupants who live in the neighborhood and was unanimously approved by both the Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission, not unexpectedly given that it meshes with the City's goals as described in the Historic Preservation Plan, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, and the Central District Plan. By helping preserve a diverse social environment, the district is also consistent with attempts to improve the quality of student life and complements the University's efforts to reduce the harmful effects of excessive drinking. Some of the opposition to the proposed local district rests on misinformation. As you probably are aware, the reality is that only when property owners in historic districts undertake exterior prof ects that require building permits is historic review necessary. Moreover, the citizen volunteers who make up the Historic Preservation Commission aim to make the review process speedy and helpful, and the City's Historic Preservation planner offers free design help. Home-owners in local historic districts can build garages, enlarge kitchens, and add bathrooms. Between 1984 and 2006, 475 building projects went through historic review; only 16 of the 475 were denied, and 8 of those were eventually modified and passed. Even though a number of them met with initial opposition, local historic districts have a proven record 5/1/2009 Page 2 of 2 of success in Iowa City: they have stabilized neighborhoods, encouraged investment by owner- occupants and landlords, and helped make city-living attractive to families. Local historic districts also mesh with the goals of affordability, sustainability, and diversity. That's why they are part of all of the City's Plans and that's why we believe that the most recent proposed historic district, like its predecessors, deserves the support of anyone who sees beyond narrow self-interest and puts community first. Sincerely, Jeff Porter & Claire Sponsler 413 N. Gilbert St. 5/1/2009 Page 1 of 1 S c~ Marian Karr From: Harms, Christine K [christine-harms@uiowa.edu] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 8:27 AM To: Council Subject: Northside Neighborhood Association's Application Importance: High Iowa City City Council, I am writing on behalf of the Grant Wood Neighborhood Association in support of the Northside Neighborhood Association's application to rezone a portion of their neighborhood to an Historic District/Medium Density Single Family overlay zone. Our neighborhood feels strongly that the unique architectural history in this area should be preserved as well as the healthy balance of owner-occupied and student renters. The Grant Wood Neighborhood Association hopes Iowa City City Council will uphold the principles established in the Central District Plan which support older neighborhoods by approving the request to establish an Historical District in the Northside neighborhood. As with the Grant Wood Neighborhood Association, the Northside Neighborhood Association is very active in their neighborhood and we believe that this makes the area a more desirable place to live. Sincerely, Chairperson Chris Harms Grant Wood Neighborhood Association 2503 Aster Avenue Iowa City, IA 52240 5/1/2009 ~~...i Marian Karr From: Gina Hausknecht [ghauskne@coe.edu] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:24 AM To: Council Subject: Northside neighborhood rezoning proposal May 1, 2009 Dear City Council, We own 420 Fairchild Street and strongly support the rezoning that has been proposed by the Northside Neighborhood Association. We are writing to express our belief that the rezoning will be crucial to maintaining the distinctive appeal of the neighborhood and will be beneficial to Iowa City as a whole. We bought the house this past fall, moving to Iowa City from Cedar Rapids specifically to live in the Northside neighborhood. It was the only area we looked at because we admire its unusual combination of historical character and convenience to downtown. Our house was built in 1899. Like the houses of many people we know nearby, it is beautifully maintained. We regard this neighborhood as a genuine asset of the city's, unique in its charm and historical flavor. It is a tremendous luxury to live in a historical area yet be so close to a thriving downtown. The rezoning will maintain this balance. It will keep businesses nearby without encroaching on the residential district. It will encourage homeowners to maintain their property. It will invite single-family homeowners who have a long-term investment in the quality of their neighborhood. We encourage the Council to approve the proposed rezoning. Sincerely, Gina Hausknecht and Matthew P. Brown 420 Fairchild Street Iowa City, IA 52245 319-389-4287 319-389-6721 ghauskne@coe.edu matthew-p-brown@uiowa.edu 1 Page 1 of 1 S~ ~~~ Marian Karr From: Baldridge, Thomas H [thomas-baldridge@uiowa.edu] Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:05 PM To: Council Subject: Northside Historic District Dear Councilors: I strongly urge you to approve the application of the Northside Neighborhood Assn for designation as a Historic District. As some of you may know, I have been involved in historic preservation in Iowa City since 1970's when the efforts to save Old Brick were organized. I have been a member of Friends of Old Brick -now Friends of Historic Preservation -since. Last year you approved my appointment to the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, which body has unanimously recommended approval of the Northside application. This designation is not treated lightly; it is to the advantage of the resident and properties of the proposed district. The quality of life and the value of the properties have traditionally increased where this designation has been granted. Some of you live in such a district, or perhaps a Conservation district. Please consider sharing this privilege with the Northsiders who have worked on this project. Thanks for your consideration, Tom Baldridge 5/1/2009 Page 1 of 1 _..~, Marian Karr From: David Wieseneck [motleycowcafe@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 11:32 PM To: Council Subject: Northside historic district status Dear Council Members, I am encouraged by the proposal to designate part of the Northside Neighborhood a Historic District. The character of Iowa City depends on its neighborhoods: its families and long-term residents, the integrity of its architecture, the maintenance of its education. At moments it feels as if these values are escaping us. With some pro-active council participation, I believe the strengths and charms of our community can be maintained and built upon. As a business owner in the Northside Marketplace, I see the Northside residents as a cornerstone of not just my business, but neighboring businesses as well. The character of the Marketplace has distinguished itself from the Downtown commercial zone greatly due to its proximity to older, post- collegiate residents. The residential historic district status would help to protect these merits and help to protect the Marketplace, benefitting the city as a whole. Please consider supporting this proposal. I believe it will strengthen the heritage of our community. David Wieseneck, owner Motley Cow Cafe 160 N. Linn St. Iowa City, IA 52245 319.688.9177 5/1/2009 Page 1 of 1 5 ~,~ Marian Karr From: Jane Murphy [murphybk@inavia.net] Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 3:38 PM To: Council Subject: Near Northside historic district status Dear City Council: We would like to go on record as supporting the above measure. It will be a great help to the wonderful neighborhood in which we have been property owners and business people for 24 years. Thank you. Jane Murphy and Mark Brookfield, partners Murphy-Brookfield Books 219 N. Gilbert Iowa City, IA 52245 5/1/2009 Page 1 of 1 ~~ Marian Karr From: Michael Lensing [michael@lensingfuneral.com] Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 3:16 PM To: Marian Karr Subject: RE: Historical Preservation Just to reclarify for you..... yes I do wish to withdraw. Smiles-- Michael -----Original Message----- From: Marian Karr [mailto:Marian-Karr@iowa-city.org] Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 2:47 PM To: Michael Lensing Subject: RE: Historical Preservation Mike, Just to clarify -you wish to withdraw your protest? Marian From: Michael Lensing [mailto:michael@lensingfuneral.com] Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 2:46 PM To: Marian Karr Subject: Historical Preservation Marian Please delete my vote from the Northside Historic Project. Please confirm that you received this email. Thanks Michael Lensing 5/4/2009 Page 1 of 2 Marian Karr From: Paula O. Brandt [pobrandt@avalon.net] Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 6:13 PM To: Council Subject: Northside Historic District Dear Iowa City Councilors-- My late husband, Lowell, and I lived on N. Gilbert Street for 22 years until we built our retirement home on the Peninsula a year and a half ago. From the moment we moved to the Northside, we were among those residents who fought for and supported historic districts. We were disappointed when early attempts to create a historic district for the Northside were defeated, and we rejoiced when the Brown Street Historic District--where our home was located--was finally created. We found that historic districting was a real plus for our house and for our immediate neighborhood. It was wonderful to see our neighbors work on their homes with new confidence that their investments in their homes were somewhat safe, certainly more safe than they would have been without the districting. I can't help but think how different the Northside area now being considered for districting would look if the District had passed over 20 years ago. I feel tremendous sadness when I walk through the neighborhood and witness the decline of many of the houses that were once maintained. I have talked to friends who enjoy the Northside Market area, the shops and restaurants, but who share my sorrow for the nearby residential properties that have been allowed to deteriorate. I believe that a historic district is what is necessary to keep these properties out of the hands of people who do not like or value old houses or value the historic nature of the neighborhood. Not much is demanded or expected of property owners, really, in a historic district. But the bottom line is that if you don't like old houses, there are plenty of other houses that can be bought in Iowa City. This neighborhood should be saved for those who do value our history and our old houses, and who accept the role of steward of our history. I urge you to support the Northside Historic District. Best wishes, paula overland brandt 67 white oak pl iowa city 52245 354-6948 5/4/2009 Page 1 of 1 ~~ Marian Karr From: McKnight, Maggie [maggie-mcknight@uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 2:35 PM To: Council Subject: In support of the Northside Historic District Dear City Council people, I'm writing as a Creekside neighborhood homeowner to register my support for the Northside Historic District, and to express my sincere hope that you will vote to approve the district as a designated Historic Preservation Neighborhood. Historic preservation is important to the culture and heritage of Iowa City, and helps create positive neighborhood identities. Please don't be cowed by the landlords who don't live in the neighborhood and are distorting the impact the historic preservation approval may have. Please vote in favor of making Northside a sustainable, stable, and diverse neighborhood. Thanks, Maggie McKnight 2127 Friendship Street 5/5/2009 `~... - ~:::: ~ .:rs~ - _ i PROTEST OF REZONING crrr orroll~n cry ;~ TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IO~~'A CIT :'. i0~'~ A i~~ e, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two Hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: Tlus petition is signed and acknowledged by each of us with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least tlu-ee-fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Addr ~~~ STATE OF IOWA ) ss: JOHNSON COUNTY) On this -J~ day of ,_204 ,before me, the undersigned, a ota~y P iblic in ~ui ,for a~drC unty and State, personal y appeared and to me known to be the identical persons named in and ~vho executed the within and t'`~ forgoing instrument and acknow ledged that they executed the same as their voluntary a~ ©ld deed. ~ o .. ~n ~~ ~~ ~'" ~:~ ~ Notary Public in and for t i State o owa .~_ ~~ O ~~ Orig: Subd Folder C C ~, WAl1'ER J KO~PSA c: A PCll L ~~~ 757451 ' 1 :. Council 2012 7. Media Filc vwuer~s) or ,e~,w,,: D<, .~ s Dear Council Members, Thanks for your consideration of the near Northside local historic district. Attached please find the document that was used by John Kammermeyer (who owns no property in the proposed district) to collect signatures in opposition to the district (It may have have been distributed by others as well, but I have confirmation that it was handed out by John Kammermeyer who collected many signatures.) The document lists both things that are not recommended and things that are not allowed by the Historic Preservation Commision, and then it states (on the bottom of page three) that anything that is not recommended will not be approved. This is a false statement since the Commission does not even review most of the things that are not recommended. The document makes it seem like the HPC would control things like paint color. The document makes several other untrue statements, and ends by saying that the Historic District designation will cause property owners to "completely lose control over" what they can do with the. exterior of their houses. Over the weekend, I spoke with an elderly woman who had signed in opposition. She had been led to believe that she would not be able to put a wheelchair ramp. on the side of her house if the district is approved. After we chatted for a while, she said she regretted when the little house behind her own was torn down and turned into an apartment building. She was not aware thatl2y signing on with the opposition, she was allying herself with the very developer, who' had torn down the little house, and that she was countering a grassroots efforr,to .,= .~... st®p ittle houses from being demolished. ~ > ' ~ ~ ~~~1 ~ *~~ ~- ~ 1 1 .. ,Thanks for.your consideration of this additional information. ~''r~ .~' c~ %~ ;~ tV Yo .sincerely, th -Pascoe, Coordinator Northsde Neighborhood:Association Sy~y-~ vt ~/~- ~ <- ~~I'OIZ`I'~NT INI~C)EZMA 1'It)N FC)K A[,L PIZC)P~:R`I'Y UVv'NE;FZS t~~~t.)fiICI;[ZNIN~Cr I II~~I'(~R.IC I_)IST'KIC;TS IN I~)~~'t~ C'I'TY Z'h~ I~~Ilt~win~ is a short I%st cif AL"I'EIZA~hIC7NS OR RL',PAIFZS t11at ~~r~ N(-~.I. AI,L(;:)U~~L;ll C)IZ Nt:~)~I~ IZICC~MMI=;ND}1D o1~ a-~~y he>use ~~t~- httildin~ iti ~~ I (istc>t~~ic I)istz~ica ii1 I<»va C:i~~. Ioti~~a as of ?Ot?~1. 1) I~(Jt1NI~ArI'IONS - C'~1N1~=L"~.~~~~er ex~ o~e~cJ brick. st~~i)e car blc>ck ti~,~itl; cL~~i~ent Master yr stucco. R ; , MIV~lI:NDED ACr1-N„NS'I' - raisinr~ the. ~~ ",~ grade. at fot lotion. ~:COIUIME D AGAINST -~~i.~~t inasalr~~ or ~~ .~ Co~rcrete. fount io~ls that were nat paintecT~~inally. ~-~~ ,~ 2) ~~IASON1tY - CANI`~O~I' paint histariC salt masonry with a strong I'artland cement min or svnthetiC caulking carnpound. 3 ~ WOOD - CANNON' cover aril inZl ~vaod siding, solf is and ea~~~e boards with another material such as vinyl or alziiYiinum siding. C.~~NNO"I~ t~se paint remov;;il methods such as sandblasting, water blasting or burnin~~ with a pr«paile or butaru. torch. CANNON' remove Historic wvod elements such as triu~, porches, Con~ices and decorative t.lements. ~-) IvLASS AND ROOFLINES -CANNON' substiantirilI_y alter the root I~itcl~ tc~ gain headroom below rafters. CANNOT acid dormers that a~~ tiviilc,r: than ones com~raonly found in the neighborhood or cm buildin~~~~~ ~'' similar architectural style. RI~C'~MMFNDED A~r1~°)!,N~ ~' instafil~~~ `-. ,,,,,_ antenr s, ve ~ r collect«rs, Sk~dights ar other meChai~ical c~e~,iCe.~7)~ I~' ~rbmnlen~ slrcet alevations. ~~~ ~ -~~ ~- 6 °7 _, „r~`` __ ._ __ _ _ -- x ____.________ __._ _________________w..____..__ C7 ~ ~ ~) ~IllING -CANNON' ri'tT~lave hlstt~ric trim Nieces SUCK <is door and '° window trim, skirt a.nd frieze boards, and Corder boards. CANNOT cover historic. tnm such as door alad window trim, skirt and ~trieze boards. <ttid Carnes boai~~ds. Ct~,NNOT apply synthetic sidinc such as alunlintur, vinyl, yr fal5c iY~~isourv sidirt~;. 6) PAIN"fi: ANI~ COLOR - RI ~Olv'IMENDEll AGAI~LST using, dry ~'`~, sanding,;;~;~ndblasting ar u~~in~' i~,I~-pressure sprayers tr~.,~emave paint f~rortl mason or woad. RFC.OI~ ]ENDED AGAINST t - ~C ~ ~s5"ng high he~it ___ _ .___ :=r omit iirtn~es for paint rsrnoval, iVt:)'I' I~ECC~11ti1F,NDEU i sing other r7etltocfti with a high l~otc~nti~I tc.? create. le.atl dt.rst tll~it is discouraged by >t<~tc. and I~edcral gtrid~:lines. [~LCOl~1I~~IENDFD AGAINS"1' usinr7.a l~ri~ht or obtrusive. paia~t colors. ~~;COM~~IEND:ED A(~,~AIN~ST painting <t bt.iilding entirely white. ~-__ ___. `?~> ~w'}NDC~W~ - Ct~NNO~h ir~st~t11 tt~odern types of windows iucludin;~ ~~Iiding. awning, c~-tst,ment {ii~il l~t<t_y ~i~ind~ws tvhera thy,}~' tii~e~re not oz~i~anal tc} the builditi~=,, car c:ol~5ist~nt tivith the architectural style, car redair~d for egress. CANNOT ii~stall ttleial, vir~yh clad or vinyl windows when ti~te~~~ are. not original to the btulditlg. CANNQT use Sr1=~~-in liluntin bars to . ~ , ~,I~a~~2eat.azice <>J divi_ded~ li~7hts. ~ECO!~~1M1/~NDrfi ACIAIN'S~~ usin~~ ,uet.~l or- vinyl stor~tt windo~i~~~ REC'OIv1MENDEL~~ . t"-~Gf~~INS'I' iiistallin~ sht~~ters ~~rr ~ti~it~tlows that did .dot histoz'ically' h<<ve~ utters. _ l j)OOIZS - CANNO"1' install flush entrance- doors or other rr~~odern doo; sr~=fes. CANNOT install slichirtg patio doors i2'tlieti' were not ori:.~inal to the buildi-~g c>r consistet7t with the architectural style, C.'ANNOT install n~~tural <tlutninuni storm doors. Cf- Nhn~l~ block down. door openings ic. accc.>n7modate statldard do~>r sizes. RECOIv1Iv~~NFU ACs~1INS'I' `, instttliizr~ ~t double- c~~Y,~ar~ge door where twv sirt~~c-car doors are ,,1 u possible. __ ~ _ __ . .., ~... ,. --- ._ _ . _ .~ ~ ~~ .,~. `)i PC)Rti~.I ll~S ~ (~'ANNO~I' remove ~z historic front porch. CANNO"T-~~:~~~iii~T~ '"I the origit~ial rook pitch. CANNO"I' use newer materials inchudinQ ~M~ ~~ t~rbbe~~ sheeting and hc~tt-sealed aspht~lt. (~'ANNO~1~ encaosta front fiche` or other porches that are highly visible from the street. CANNO`I use ~ wrotigllt iron elen~c.nts unless they were. part of the; histc_~ric design. C~~NNO'h use. unpainted treated wvcad for elements that woltld 111°e lxee,~ pained in their historic applications. C'r~NN~O~I' use precast concrete steps on th~~ front or side elevation if the steps will be highly visible from the street. CANNOT ttsc. suhstitttting r~~aterial in place of wood that doe.; ncrt retain tht~ al_~pearance, t~~rnction, ar~d p,tiitt;lbility of the origit~~al tiv~?or. lOj' I3ALUS'I'RAUFS ANI=) k~ANL)RAILS - CA~INO~L~ re.tilove histt~ric balustrades i~r railings. CAi~INC)~f cover the histc~rii: balusirt}des e>r raili~lgs with materials Such as siding, C~.NNOT use unpainted treated ~~~, r~~~xl for i~lent~:ntti that would ht~vt bt;c'tl painted in the historic applic~ition. C'ANN(~~T' use, wrought iron elen~etlts unless they si~ere~ part cf1 tl~e historic de,siz~n. ~t~t 1 l t Gt1`~'1~F_,RS ANL~ Dt7WNSC'C)1_J T~ -CANNOT` alte~~ the slopE~ r~e~~r ~~ \S ~,. thf:, gutter wheel cove.rinf;historic built-in ~utterc, ~- ~~ ~M~ l2j S1TIr: AND LANL~SCA1'ING - CANNt7`I' provide p~~king shace~ ~~,~~,5 ~(~ ~~r~tw%en the. primary su~uctnre. and file street. t.'AIvNOT add curb cuts ~`4~~`a 4~ and driveways from the street when acce~~s is avail~zt~lc i~r©~n the alley. ~ ~t~ ~~.~ CANNOT rez~rlove historic metal fences. RECOM,1v1ENDED AGAINST''' ~- ~~ replacitlg lr~storic. bricl~~~ivtig ~~th colicrete. REC'.t~IvllvIENL)FT) .~ 1~}AIMS"C' ri3~noving rt~ature tree;, unless tree is causing damage to the building, i:; dis~;ased, +~>r is structural]}' unsound, as deter~ni~lcd by a t>r~~i~e~,gi~inal ~u*borist. RE:CC)N1MI;NDED AGAINST i~lst~~ling chair; `,~` ~~ Ifnk, wire mesh, or'`rail icnc~°s in locatiori~, hi~fily ~~isibIc. fro~rr the street, Y~'' ' ~ ~,d`~~ I ;I`t DL:C'hS AND I2AIvIl'.S - CANNCJT construct a deck between the ~;~ ~' y,~` " Street and the street-f.uing fa4:ade if it detracts froiTZ the neighbozhood or ~~, ~`' , ~ :4 i ~ not com ~atiblc; tivith the ,_u-c~httectt~ral st ~le oi~ the ehistin 7 _bttildin~. ~S~ ~"~~ RF~~MMFNDFL7~.C~AINS'T' constructii ~ a ra~itp tlxat cxteuds -~ZOZC ~ S~'~ ~o ~a~~ e ght t~'ct in front~~f the ~rinlary, street- - ~~ing fa~ade~ f~___ ~l ~? C_iATt~GES - P F.,C~IYIMENDED AC~A'~N~ T const~cting ~t ~~ra~T~ `~, ~ attaches ts:~ the pritnar}'~bnilding. ~- ~., ~._.zl~t ~. _ ~„~ _._ ---_ _ __ ._ ,~. __ ~ G~ w.i ~ ~ `~ i~"I 5) UEMOLIT'ION -CANNOT demolish any primary building ax}~,~~ contributing property ~vithii~ conservation or historic district or ~~i~Io~ t~ity F~Iistoric Landm~-rk. CANhIOT' remove ativ_ historic ~~~chite~tural ~ feature, such as a porch, chimney, bay window, dormer, brackets, or 'O decorative trim, that is significant to the architectural cttaracte.r and stv~le of the t~uilding. ..o.~, ~_ r Becat_1se tfle ~-~IStC)Ttc l'rest~rvalion Ct)111ITllsstc)Il'S approval I r reclui~_ed for all e.~:t~rii~r alterations, an~~thitz~ listed as ~, RFC'O~rl~~~;NI~~1D ~(JAIN~~h will I~Urn~~tll_y Ilot ~~)e, approv~..d. i - _~ a._ ~1~ an t-listo-•ic IJistriet the City stat~~arrd Fistoric C;ornsnission,have complete _~, <.<~ ntrol over a~tythin you an do ~ it}~ or on t~~e exterior o_f your hour, including; ~~~ I'eITlOdeling, additions, or a rtew structurE;. rr`s in-~~ crudes shingles, paint, windows. ~W doors and siding. -- . ~ ~.'_ _ ~ I~ or ~~ few cx~~7)ples: E . C)ne cannot use any additional or new vinyl or metal siding, Drily wooden or cement board siding is allowed. L'. C?ne cannot use. arw additional or new casemezlt windows or vinyl ~~lad windows, only double l~ut7g windows wiC.h wood trinZ ar•e allowed. ~~ .,, ,.~ I „ °'~ . . ..-: = . _~ ~. _,~ ~-- v , ~ u~''1 ~ )nce an i iisrc)ric %)istrict is established it is ermanent and irreversibly ~~~:'~ p ~ . ~ ~ , ,~ f A .~ 4' 1 ~ ~~ ~ .. ~ ~ c~ l n n~rost cases ~lisioric h)istricl designation ends to an increased cost.for any_ _„ u~m~ ~ ~li~,~ a lditionti ~r new ~x)nstruction. _This is due to various factors including tlYe need for very detailed drawings and plans, the need to frequently revamp drawings and plans, and the type o9~ materials that are required. lz~ sur~~_ tl~e only thing, arr Historic district designation accomplisli~s is t}xat ~~.~5~ yoi corn ~Lcl~c:`~Q~e control over what you can do with the exterior of your home _ ` or~an~ ad~on t~ it. 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Office - in the proposed Northside Historic District there are: I9 properties 991e~a11y distinct property owners 631,770 ft of property area As of today: ~~ v 3 7 7z~~~ Property square foptage is opposed which is Properties are opposed. which is Kjd ~ S' ~© _ S 1roperty owners are opposed which is ~ Sc ~ a c~ :~ c! ~.~ ~ _ P ~..u ~fl 1 ~ 1 ~`.... .~. ;-% `°'- ~__ ...:a C-.~i .Jl~/l.l'L ~ZtP~t-lei 5-5"-p~ ~5~ Some reasonable suggestions Iowa (;ity prides itself as a bastion forprotecting human rights and civil rights. So why do we appear to hold so>itrie concern for individual's pU: Constitution's 14th amp states no perm shall be de~iwed of "life, fiberty, or property, without due process." The due pr+oc~ess clause is laey, butnonetheless, itputspnap- erty rights alongside life and liberty. StiIl we rerruanu an over- regulated cry, usuagy at the e.Ypense of property rights. We have an array of ordt naruces and negulatians nPYri~~ favor of what some believe is the ~ greater good" The idea of greater good ~-p~P~y~ a renal of the Northside neighborhood's historic pru~ervation t $ sarfar.~ed initially a few years ago when a pm~pob ed histaaic preservatiaau du for' a potiion of that area was defeated when the ~Y ooum- cIl learned itwas opposed by owners of mare than half of die involved propeziies Now another group has gerrymandered a simt7ar area and v~l Inge the city's FTstoric Preservation Comrnissia~n to ~ approval to the oouru~l But the new proposal appeals far fi~atut asure thirug By Wednesday, I was told O ~ ~~ ~~ _~ ;.~ ~ ~ .~ ~~ ~:~ ~.. ~_. :.~ ~.. Bob lhhiters' tluere are c~aanmihmerds for notarizc'cl objections from au~vners of mare than half of the 129 pmperiies in the des- ~- I71 digru~s here to pow out I don't oppose histuxic pareserv~on. and re~vetoped Iowa Averlule are a exa;n- ples o£ hist~c pr~vatiarr benefiAS for moods and the entire caanmunity. I support the oancspt 3ust not the way Iowa try has abuised it m recsmt years The way Iowa ~ has been operating, P~p~Y owners' hands are tied uru~easoruabLY regardtr-g what they can arm cadt dD with youm own homes and buzztresses. Particurlarlq with atuything visible from the street, whidr is a reasoauable consideration ttmYs been carried to unreasonable l~oa~ wane say vit~d windows are tnaoa+e et-etffir efficient and much less expensve, and they appear nearer identical to wood 5ratr-es. But tm rasa do! Or P Yon' ~Y would tear r~ to add a ~~ . s 1'~ screened-g- porch vis~~le fi+aut the sttee.~ Agauu, no! Add solar panels oa slgr Titgl-ts? Not aau tare side Faca-g the s ' inshafl insu>laai~oar expanding the eaobesor by on>Sr a inches? t)f course ruot+ Thar down an ~Y or garage? Not if they're "intregal' to the historic value a~f the hones "Ju>st L7oe >aab and tube wirirug~ asbestos and lead water pipes o£the past; there are now better bum f~ of McDoruou,~- Shucixmes in North ~X 13ec~thewayhistoaac have been ~ ~ a classic exautuple of i~ornr aver fiardiau.' That's Ym a basic leper ~ foam falbws fittt~ion. McDonough c~otuti;alsd, °Ben~ scmntists preach a simple message - a house mist wotic as a system. Qne lae9 ~ atuy hovse~s duua~y is 13~t it can adapt m fume u~rades. New sources of ertetgy (solar and wind, far ~~- altow it tohappen." FTistaric preservation is a bbl concept n ~rourld be welcomed by home and brusane~ owners and encour- aged by ~ not carried to counter-productive extremes. Here ale rome reason- ab~ suggestions: ^ 55nce historic preserves lion regulations thump own- ers Property rights, e~ressed approval by at Ieast 60 peroant of invoh~ property owners should be regrrired before a historic desig[ratott c~ be officially ^ t~ty staff and commis- suoar members should oper- ate w8hfarmorereasonable of Preserves fin reguulatians. If you can't tdl the difference by driving or wallmug by, why should it make a difference? ^ Before staff takes time drawir~ u1p detarled specifics ai' exact Ixopetties for pro- posed designations, deter- mine whidrproperty owners wantitand which ass don't ^ Use education - and incentives and -more than atgrthIItg else - reasonable- ness to pmmote historic pt+e9etvati~. Don't force it down people's thruafs. Bab ~ is a former Pn~r tin sports, a 30-par eaM><ayee ofNCT and a Earner baua (~ coutea~ He can be oastauted at can. ~a~~ ~~'~1~?Z~Y'l~c~ -1'' # ~~ ~°~/7 /~i~~ard 5-5-Q~ Donovan D. Rypkema The (Economic) Value of ~ ~ ,T. R yA .- .. National Re ister Listin _~= g g ~~~ ~. .,_ ~~.., _.. ~ ,. ~., o ask if properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places have value is to ask a tau- tological question. Of course they have value or they wouldn't have been listed in the first place. The nomination process to the National Register itself implicitly requires the source and the substantiation of the property's value-architectural, cultural, associative, histori- cal, etc. Further, by implication the National Register property is more valuable on some set of criteria than non-listed properties, otherwise everything would be National Register eligible. So historic preservation in general and National Register listing in particular doesn't have one value, it has a multitude of values-cul- tural, environmental, social, educational, aes- thetic, historical. The question becomes, "Do Listing can add these values manifest themselves in economic economic value value?" Let's begin with what we do know, and to commercial that is about local designation. Over the last properties since National Register decade a number of analyses have been con- status is a pre- ducted asking, "What is the impact on property requisite to using values of local historic districts?" Using a variety the Federal Rehabilitation Tax of methodologies, conducted by a number of Credit. independent researchers, this analysis has been undertaken in New Jersey, Tex~S;, ~"ildia~ Georgia, Colorado, Maryland,~lorth arr~ South Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, and elsew~iere. The results of these studies are remarkably consistent: property values in local historic districts appreci- ate significantly faster than the market as a whole in the vast majority of cases and appreciate at rates equivalent to the market in the worst case. Simply put-local historic districts enhance property values. Anecdotally, it has been found that when a local district has the greatest positive impact on property values four variables are usually in place: clear, written design guidelines for the affected properties; staff for the preservation commission; active educational outreach by the staff and com- mission to property owners, real estate brokers, architects, builders, etc.; and consistent and pre- dictable decisions by the commission. Since listing in the National Register pro- vides little protection for an individual property, sources of value enhancement created by a local district do not exist. There are, however, at least four situations in which listing in the National Register does often add economic value to the listed properties: • When the properties are commercial, rather than owner-occupied residential, the eligibility for the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit can add economic value to the properties. At a recent symposium funded by the National Park Service and chaired by the Urban Land Institute, some developers noted that in their communities, sellers of unrehabilitated proper- ties were raising the price of listed buildings to reflect the tax credit opportunity potential of the investment. • In some communities the creation of a National Register district triggers the creation of a corresponding local district. This local dis- trict then would provide the protections (and perhaps incentives) as noted above, leading to economic value enhancement. ~' "' ~ ' a -~''. 't `~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ T may(- ''~ ~ 1 ~~ . ~:.~ , Feu.' ~ h:, f `~ t r i~ - ~ ,~F.~~ ` t' ~. _~ t? ~ ~~.~ . ' ' CRM tvo ~-zoo2 National Register residential neigh- borhoods may command a pre- mium if local buyers and the real estate com- munity under- stand and appre- ciate the signifi- cance of designation. • In real estate markets that have a level of knowledge and sophistication among both real estate professionals and buyers regarding his- toric properties, National Register listing can have an~ economic premium attached. How do you know if the local market has reached that point? When the real estate ads say, "This house is located within the XYZ National Register Historic District," or "This house is listed in the National Register." The broker wouldn't pay for the extra lines in the ad if he/she didn't believe that potential buyers responded knowingly and positively to that information. • A common characteristic of neighborhoods- both residential and commercial-that are seen as places of sound investment is the exis- tence of a strong citizen-based advocary orga- nization. Often the creation of a National Register district is a catalyst for the creation of such a citizen advocary group. The group may have been formed for the specific purpose of getting a neighborhood listed, but once that mission is accomplished the organization expands its focus to broader neighborhood advocacy. This can have a positive affect on property values. But perhaps it makes sense to step back briefly from the specific question, "Does National Register listing add economic value?" to a broader identification of the variables that affect value. In real estate economics there are identified the Four Forces of Value, those factors in the marketplace that push the value of a given piece of real estate-historic or otherwise-up or down. Those forces are physical, social, eco- nomic, and political. If as preservationists it is our intention to positively influence the value of CRM No i-2oo2 historic properties it will be necessary to knowl- edgably bring those forces into play. The physical force of value is the only one of the four even partially emerging from within the property lines. A leaky roof, the wrong kind of mortar, deteriorating foundation walls, sand- blasted bricks are all examples of physical forces that will diminish the economic value of a build- ing. But physical forces beyond the lot lines will also have an impact. The condition of the streets and sidewalks, the proximity of parks, levels of public maintenance, and whether nearby proper- ties are vacant or occupied are all examples of the physical force of value over which the individual property owner has no direct control. The social force of value is how people understand and attach importance to any given property characteristic. When more people hold historic resources "valuable" by any criteria, there will be a corresponding increase in the economic value of those resources. The economic force of value is more com- plex than it may seem. If financing is more difll- cult to obtain for historic properties than for new properties, there will be a relative adverse impact on historic properties' values. Adaptive re-use of historic properties, when the use for which they were built is no longer in demand, is central to the buildings having economic value. The pro- posed Historic Homeowners Tax Credit, by adding an economic incentive for re-investment, will add economic value. The last of the four forces of value is politi- cal. To the extent that elected ofl=lcials and other political decision makers recognize and empha- size the importance of heritage buildings and cor- respondingly take public policy actions to encourage appropriate rehabilitation, the eco- nomic value of historic buildings will increase. Listing in the National Register of Historic Places does not necessarily add economic value to a given piece of real estate. Rather, National Register status can be an important catalytic tool to utilize all four forces of value. National Register listing is one of a basket of tools that can be used to assure that the economic value of his- toric preservation takes its rightful place among the multiple values that historic buildings con- tribute to American communities of every size. Donovan D. Rypkema is principal in Place Economics, a real estate and economic development firm in Washington, DC. Photos by the author. ,~ 7 +~'~ i L`f F;' ; ~ ~ j 7 ,~, ~ ~ 4 ~' rt 4 ~ ~M E n ~ r'=' R ~ V4 * ~~ E ~l ~ fi ~' '~ ~ 3~'~ •4... .. _2.~ ` 1 ~.¢ ....~. r ~ ! ~.2 tl~'. {~~ ~ ~ T .Y ~~ ~~ ; ::-~ {~= Y ~~ r ~,?~• ~,~_~ poi, y t k~<~ 'nom ` ~'~ ~ ~ .~.-~ . ~~` Historic. Districts Are mood. far Your Pocketbook: u,. - ,.., ~ :~ ~ ~ ~ The Impact of Local Historic Districts on House Prices in South ~aro~ina ~^ .~. «: ~A Historic Districts Are Good for Your Pocketbook: The Impact of ag~b.,,..~A4n Local Historic Districts on House Prices in South Carolina Recent studies in South Carolina found that local historic district status increases house values.' The market recognizes the extra protection offered by local district status and rewards owners with a higher rate of return on their investments. ~ In Columbia, house prices in local historic districts increased 26% per year faster than the market as a whole. 3 In Beaufort, houses in the locally protected historic district sold for 21% more, all other factors being equal, than similar houses not in the district. O In Greenville, establishing a local historic district caused prices of houses in the district to go up. House prices rose, on average, over 50% in just a few years. 4 In six smaller towns and cities across the state, local historic district status was a positive factor in determining the value of a house. For example, in Georgetown, houses in the local historic district sold for 11% more than comparable non-district houses, while in Anderson, district houses sold for 36% more. Local historic districts create awin-win situation for both homeowners and the community: 4 Current owners can sell their houses for higher prices or make use of their increased equity, 4 New homeowners can protect their investments in their houses and enjoy greater price gains, and ~~ The community strengthens its tax base.Z ' This is not to suggest that local designation lowers commercial property values. However, the South Carolina studies focused on residential properties, since the majority of locally designated properties in the state are residential. 2 Ann Bennett, "The Economic Benefits of Historic Designation, Knoxville, Tennessee," 11. Reprint no. 15 in the Dollars and Sense of Historic Preservation series published by the I~lational Trust for Historic Preservation, Washington, DC, 1998. What is a local historic district`? South Carolina has many neighborhoods of older and historic houses, from mill villages in the upstate to antebellum streets in Charleston. Countless owners have invested hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to maintain and restore these houses. In many communities, local laws help owners protect their investments by maintaining the historic look and feel of their neighborhoods. Beginning with Charleston in 1931, over 30 communities across South Carolina, from Anderson to Cheraw, from Fort Mill to Beaufort, have helped protect historic properties by adopting preservation zoning ordinances. A preservation ordinance protects historic properties by officially recognizing historic areas, buildings and sites as local historic districts and landmarks. Owners of these locally designated properties get approval from a locally appointed board for exterior changes, additions, new construction, relocation and demolition, so that changes complement the historic appearance of the building and its surroundings. This approval process is called design review. By encouraging appropriate alterations and new construction that fits in with existing buildings, design review in local historic districts helps protect and enhance property values. It helps preserve the historic appeal of the neighborhood and protects owners from out-of-place intrusions. Many historic properties and districts also receive federal recognition of their significance through listing in the National Register of Historic Places. However, this federal recognition provides limited protection for the historic properties because National Register listing has virtually no impact on what can be done to a property. Overview From 1995 to 1998, the South Carolina Department of Archives and History funded four studies on house prices in local historic districts by John Kilpatrick of the University of South Carolina's College of Business. The purpose of the studies was to answer the question frequently asked by homeowners in potential local districts and by potential buyers of houses in existing districts - "Will historic preservation zoning lower our property value?" Studies in other states had found that the impact of local historic district designations on house prices is positive, including studies in Greensboro, North Carolina; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Fredericksburg, Virginia. While there was anecdotal evidence about the positive economic impact of local historic districts in South Carolina, there was no data to support it.3 To insure reliable results, the studies were carefully designed. A 1983 study in Charleston found that residential properties in the local historic districts had higher restoration rates than properties outside the district, but did not measure the impact on house prices. =i Data used: Each study used sales prices rather than appraisal or assessment figures, which may not measure market values. Statistical tests: Several different statistical models were used to test the impacts of local district designation. For example, the statistical model used in Columbia measured the long-term effect, while the model in Greenville focused on the impact on sales prices just after designation. By using several models, the research confirmed that historic district status has positive impacts in both the short and long term. District selection: Across-section of local historic districts in South Carolina was studied, from small towns to large cities, from the coast to the upstate: Aiken, Anderson, Beaufort, Columbia, Georgetown, Greenville, Rock Hill, Summerville, and Sumter. In each community, the local districts had been in place for several years. Some of the districts also had honorary National Register recognition. ~~ Each of the four studies is explained and results are summarized on the following pages. They show that the answer to the question "will historic preservation zoning lower our property value?" is a resounding "NO." In fact, these studies show that historic preservation zoning, which establishes local districts with design review, increases property values. '~ Transactian prices of residen#dl real estate in desiggnoted historic districts consistently indicate that-the market values the protections which flow from such desgnation.~r ,. _.,y , , ~~ ~~ _~~~~~ ~,,,, ~, John Kilpatrick, real estate z~sear~her ar2d autlrar' of the faun studies on douse pr~c~ Study Results: Columbia As early as 1963, the City of Columbia had preservation provisions in its zoning laws. A separate preservation ordinance was adopted in 1974. The study focused on two locally designated historic districts - Elmwood Park Historic District and ~`~:>~! ~ ; . University Historic District.4 Here's howl i~ vi~rlk,+~`rt ~~€it>" -. ;' Elmwood Park is an early suburb adjacent to the downtown which developed in the first decades of the twentieth century. It includes Queen Anne, foursquare, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman-influenced houses. The University Historic District, adjacent to the University of South Carolina campus, developed about the same time and contains a wide variety of turn-of-the-century house styles. 1) Ca}{ected soles pr}ces data erti the 27 houses in the two districts that had sold two or more times between 1980 and 1994. 21 Calculated the average annual rate of return for houses in the two Iota{ historic dis#r}cts using the sales. prices and time between sales. 3) Calculated the average annual rate of return' far all houses sold in Columbia during the same time period. The question for the Columbia study: ~) Compared the two rates of return. Does local historic district designation ha ve a posits ve, negative, orneutrallong-term effect on the prices ofhouses? A repeat sales methodology was used to measure the effect of local districts on house prices over time. The results show that local historic district designation '~ Elmwood Park Historic District was also listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. had a definite positive impact. House prices increased faster in the protected neighborhoods than 10~ in the market as a whole. The annualized rate of return for houses 8% in the two local districts was 7.3%, 6~ while for the entire Columbia 4~ market it was 5.8%. Therefore, the average homeowner in one of the 2~ local historic districts enjoyed a per ~/ year gain in house value 26% greater than homeowners outside the districts. ~r ...the influence of historic district designation nppears to be continuous .over>time, !n other words, the economic benefits of designation do not flow only to the owners at the time of the preservation ordinance. Ratherthe benef'~ts appear to flow to subsequent owners as well.'' John Kilpatrick, stud,~~authol- The City of Beaufort adopted a preservation zoning ordinance in 1972. The local historic district encompasses houses and commercial buildings, and it includes buildings from the colonial era to the early twentieth century. The research focused on the residential properties in the historic district.5 The question for the Beaufort study: Can a traditional real estate appraisal model be used to calculate the value ofhistoric designation? s The district is also recognized as a National Historic Landmark. _5 Study Results: Beaufort Areal estate appraisal model that calculates the value of unique or significant features was used to measure the value of local historic district designation. The results found that the average house in the local historic district sold for 21 °Io more than a hypothetical identical house in an adjacent but non-designated area. The average priced home outside the historic district (about $1.53,000) would have sold for about $185,000 inside the district. Since there were no economic subsidies for owners of historic houses, the higher value is attributed to the historic district status. .. Real Estate Appraisal Model Here's how it wt>rtced in Beaufa~rl~ 1 } Collected sales data on 47 houses within the Beoufnrt Historic District, 1$ "historic" houses outside the district, and 134 non-historic houses outside the district from 1990 through mid-1996. 2) Developed a model which included typical real estate appraisal variables (size, condition, quality, physical characteristics, conditiaris of sale, financing incentives, time ofsale} as well as a variable for historic district location. 3) Applied appraisal model to sales data, (Nate:,The model is a regression analysis tha# explains the-price of a piece of real property as the sum of the value. of the individual components. For example: There are two identical houses, except one has a fireplace and the other does not. If the house with the fireplace sells for $1,000 more than the one without a fireplace, then the appraisal model tells us that the value of the fireplace is $1,000.) ~~ It is-clear that even when accounting for traditions! attd_ . important appraisal variables such as square foota~, quality, time of sale, and other characteris#ics, tfiat which use `district' Momes as comparables for `non-~~i~trt~ homes without adjusting for district value are flawed rf~~y, appraisers, lenders, investors, and real estate brokers wh>Q attempt to estimate values of historic dwellings versus non-designated properties must take this premium into accourrt. ~ y~ ~~ ~~ T ,. u ~ a- ~ H ~: y i ~. _. John Kilpatrick, study author ~ ,~ Study Results: Greenville The City of Greenville adopted a preservation zoning ordinance in the late 1970x. The house price study focused on two locally designated districts, the Hampton- Pinckney Historic District and the East Park Avenue Historic District. Hampton- Hampton-Pinckney Historic Elistrict, Greamrille Pinckney was Greenville's first trolley suburb Event Siaudy T and includes many Victorian houses, as well as Craftsman bungalows and foursquares. It Here's how it worlc~d iry fareer-uille: was designated a local historic district in 1) Collected data on houses in the two districts that sold in the years before 1979.6 East Park Avenue includes ood g and after designation, including sales examples of house styles popular in the early price, date of transaction, structural 20th century -Craftsman, Tudor, Neo- features (such as square footage, Classical and American foursquare. It was garages,..:#ireplaces, heating and cooling systems, etc.), days on the locally designated in 1989. market, and special financing. In East The question for the Greenville study: Park Avenue, ib sales before Whathappens to house prices before and aftera designation were compared to 20 soles offer desgnation..In Hampton- neighborhoodis officially designated as a local Pinckney, data was collected on 12 historic district? before designation sales and 21 after An event-study technique was used to designation sales. determine the impact on house prices of local 2) Compared before and after data using several statistical tools. district designation. The results show that the mean price per square foot of houses wtthm these two local distracts Mean PfICe Per Square FOOL' jumped significantly in the years ~efOt'e +~t ~1ft~C • following their designation.' In East Local Historic District Designation Park Avenue the mean price tier 60.00 - ---- - - -----~ --- ------- r--- r -- square foot increased from $39.45 before designation to $49.97 after $~.~ designation. In Hampton-Pinckney, the mean price per square foot increased from $14.05 before $20.00 designation to $31.84 after. $0.00 «... ProperEy owners appeared to recognize the value of historic district designation, and purchasers of properties in those neighborhoods reacted positively to the enactment of preservation district ordinances covering those neighborhaods.~' ,, .;~~. ~~, ,.~,~~x,~~~, .~~y~k.~~,. r~, John Kilpatrick, studyautbor 6 Hampton-Pinckney Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. ~ A comparison with non-historic house prices was not calculated, so the study does not tell us if similar increases took place in non-designated areas. 0 ~~ Historic district designation provides protection from negative externalities. The .economic value of this prote~tilpn far outweighs the negativevalue of any use, maintenanc~a~r other restrictions placed by~the ordinances. We kr~ov~r that~he protection far outweighs the restrictions because the value . jump is both economicaNy and-statistically signifit~dnt.~ u Historic district designation places a `seal of approval'.o~~#te historic nature of the individual properties within t~ dis~.~ In other words, the properties are .now publicly rerx~gniz ices having some historic value which, like a painting or a~f~~ has an intrinsic value separate did apart from normit~l.u~'f~r derived from the use of the property.~~ .Talin Kilpatrick, study author Study Results: Aiken, Anderson, Georgetown, Rock Hill, Summerville, and Sumter The first three studies looked at house prices in local historic districts in larger cities with strong housing markets. However, many smaller cities and towns in South Carolina have also adopted preservation ordinances to recognize and protect their historic buildings. The question for this study of smaller cities and towns: Whatimpact do localhistoric districts ha ve onhouse prices in smallercommurrities, which typically ha ve less acti ve real estate markets ? House prices in local historic districts in Aiken, Anderson, Georgetown, Rock Hill, Summerville, and Sumter were evaluated. Each has had a preservation ordinance in place for several years. Several of the local districts are also listed in the National Register. To measure the impact of local district status on house prices, several different statistical tests were applied. While the smaller number of transactions made it more difficult to measure impact, positive effects of local district designation were still found. In Aiken, a comparison of sales prices from March 1997 to March 1998 shows that prices of houses in the three local districts were statistically higher than other downtown houses. However, these higher prices may have contributed to the houses in the local historic districts being on the market longer, 168 days vs. 119 days for other downtown houses. Rene D~#t~ A tata! of 82 sales wire anplyze~ in Aiken -nine in the loco! historic districts and 73 outside tfie districts. Ten sales in the Anderson historic districts were compared with 3& sales of comparable properties outside the districts. Five sales in Georgetown's local historic district from mid-1995 to mid-1997 were compared with similar houses outside the district.. _ Nine sales 'rn t91a-96 were analyzed far Rock Hifil. Only three sales occurred during the period of study (199497) in Summervilfe's local historic district. These sales were compared with similar non-district houses sold during the same time period. In Sumter, three sales during the study period were compared with sales of comparable non-district houses. In Anderson, a comparison was made of sales in 1996 for houses in two local districts (Westside Historic District and Boulevard Historic District) and similar houses outside the districts. Houses in the local districts were 36% more valuable than similar non-district ones. In Georgetown, houses in the local Georgetown Historic District were worth 11% more than houses not in the district. This translates into nearly $11,000 for a median-priced house. In Rock Hill, the analysis of sales in four local historic districts found that local district location was a positive factor in predicting the price of the house. As in the Beaufort study, this highlights the need for appraisals to include the value of historic district location. In Summerville, houses in the locally designated Old and Historic District were 23% more valuable than similar houses outside the district. In Sumter, the analysis of house sales in the mid-1990s in the Hampton Park Historic District indicates a 17% premium was paid for houses in the district. ~' t~ ir~H six towns surveyed, the impact of historic district designation appears `ta- be-positive on prices of residences within those districts.~~ John Kilpatrick, stud~~authaz' Conclusion The South Carolina studies add to the growing body of evidence nationwide that local historic districts have positive financial rewards for property owners. These four studies have received national recognition, and the findings have been presented at several conferences, including the National Preservation Conference. How can these results benefit your community? Ifyourcommunityis one ofthe more than 30in South Carolina thathas a historic preservation ordinance, these results provide property owners and local officials with a compelling economic incentive to continue supportinglocalhistoric distrrcts Support takes many forms, including: d Providing information to owners about the maintenance and repair of historic buildings. P Complying with decisions made in the design review process. ~ Developing and distributing guidelines on appropriate changes in the historic districts. ~ Coordinating historic district zoning with base zoning. ~ Providing more staff support. O Designating additional local historic districts. 4'' Offering financial incentives to assist the rehabilitation of historic properties. Ifyour community does notha ve any zoning pm visions to protecthistoric properties, these results can be used to encourage property owners and local officials to consider adoptingapreservationordinance. Encouragement can include: 4 Helping people in your community learn about the financial benefits of local historic districts through newspaper articles, public meetings, even word of mouth. •'~ Bringing property owners in older neighborhoods together to encourage the governing body to adopt a preservation ordinance through letters, phone calls and attendance at public meetings. 4 Drafting a preservation ordinance for the planning commission and town council to consider. The State Historic Preservation Office offers technical assistance, training, and grants to assist you in supporting and developing a local preservation program. Grants may be used to develop or revise ordinances, create design guidelines, develop educational materials, and conduct surveys of historic properties. o~ For More Information For more information about local historic districts contact: State Historic Preservation Office South Carolina Department of Archives and History 8301 Parklane Road Columbia, SC 29223 803-896-6170 The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions PO Box 1605 Athens, GA 30603 706-542-4731 If you would like copies of a research report(s) contact: State Historic Preservation Office South Carolina Department of Archives and History 8301 Parklane Road Columbia, SC 29223 803-896-6170 For more information about the economic impacts of historic preservation: Studies on the economic impact of historic preservation are available from the National Trust for Historic Preservation's series "Dollars and Sense of Historic Preservation." National Trust for Historic Preservation 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 202-588-6255 Acknowledgements The efforts and contributions of many individuals and organizations made this research possible, including John Kilpatrick, Tom Shaw, Jeff Burgess, Nancy Meriwether, Susan McGahee, Historic Beaufort Foundation, Historic Greenville Foundation, South Carolina Downtown Development Association, Columbia Consolidated Multiple Listing Service, Greenville Board of Realtors, Beaufort County Association of Realtors, City of Greenville, City of Rock Hill, Beaufort County Planning Department, Furman University, and Robert Weyeneth and the University of South Carolina's Applied History program. This publication was written by Elizabeth Morton of the State Historic Preservation Office at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History and designed by Tim Belshaw. Jeffrey Guilbault with the City of Anderson provided the cover photo. Valuable editorial suggestions were provided by Tom Shaw, John Kilpatrick, Bill Steiner, Margaret Marion, Stephen Skelton, Valerie Marcil, Ben Hornsby, Tara Mielnik, and Mary Edmonds. ~~~ 11 ~: The activity that is the subject of this brochure; has been financed, in part, with fcdet~al fnrxfs from thr« t'~Iatiortal Park. Service, D~parttr~J~t of the Interior. The contents and opinions, however, do not necessarily reflect the ~~iews or policies of the Department of the Interior. Under Title IV of the Civil RigYtts Act of 1964 and. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or handicap in its federally assisted programs. If you. bzlieve yau,have beeza discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or if you desire further information, please write to: Office of Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, 1849 C Street. NW, Washington, DC 20240. South Carolina Department of Archives & History, January 2000 12 ~~~~/~ ~~G~Y~-~D rc~ _-y-_ ~ ~ ~~~8_ Urban Studies, Vol. 38, No. 11, 1973-1987, 2001 y~Y ~~111% ...~ - t,~,,`-~,„ Historic Preservation and Residential Property Values: An Analysis of Texas Cities Robin M. Leichenko, N. Edward Coulson and David Listokin [Paper first received November /999; in ,final form, January 2000] Summary. Designation of historic districts is increasingly used as a tool to revive or halt the deterioration of central-city neighbourhoods. While historic designation is generally thought to have a positive impact on property values, evidence on this issue is mixed. One limitation of previous research is that it typically focuses on historic neighbourhoods in one city and thus bases its conclusions on a very limited sample. This study expands upon previous work by examining the effects of designation on property values across a larger set of cities. The study employs hedonic regression models to estimate housing prices in historic districts and comparable neighbourhoods in nine Texas cities. Results suggest that, in most cases, historic designation is associated with higher property values. 1. Introduction Historic designation has become an import- ant tool in efforts to preserve central-city neighbourhoods and to promote urban econ- omic development (Listokin et al., 1998; Slaughter, 1997; Rypkema, 1995; Wojno, 1991). Designation of historic districts has been employed on a broad basis in the US since the 1960s, following legal decisions that upheld landmarking and passage in 1966 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) (Listokin, 1986). The act gave the Secretary of the Interior the authority to maintain a National Register of Historic Places, comprising districts, sites, buildings and objects of local, state or national historic significance (Wojno, 1991, p. 297). In ad- dition, many municipalities have established local historic registers that allow local gov- ernments to establish historic districts and to designate properties as historically significant. Although establishment of many local historic districts preceded NHPA-for example, Charleston, South Carolina, estab- lished historic district zoning in 1931 (Lock- hard and Hinds, 1983)-the rate of establishment of local registers dramatically accelerated after 1966 (Listokin, 1986). In 1966, there were approximately 100 local historic district commissions in the US. Presently, there are more than 2000 such commissions (Listokin et al., 1998). One of the main justifications for desig- nation of a historic district within a city is that it provides a means to protect a historic neighbourhood from physical deterioration. With regard to property values, however, designation of a historic district may be either value-enhancing or value-detracting. Robin M. Leichenko and David Listokin are in the Center for Urban Policy Research, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 33 Livingston Avenue, Suite 400, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. USA. Fax: 732 932 2363. E-mail: rleichen@rci.rutgers.edu and listokin@rci.rutgers.edu. N. Edward Coulson is in the Department of Economics, Penn State University, 604 Kern Building, University Park, PA /6802-2206, USA. Fax: 814 863 4775. E-mail: fyj@p.ru.edu. 0042-0980 Print/1360-063X On-line/01/1 1 1 973-15 ©2001 The Editors of Urban Studies DOI : 10.1 080/004 209 80 1 200808 8 0 1974 ROBIN M. LEICHENKO ET AL. Historic designation is thought to have a positive impact on property values by pro- viding aform of insurance of future neigh- bourhood quality. The prestige of official landmark designation in conjunction with as- surance that its desirable historic amenities will be fostered into the future by public regulation, may make property-owners in historic districts more willing to invest in rehabilitation and maintenance of their properties. One study of New York City, for example, concluded that historic district des- ignation, by fostering neighbourhood pride and other attributes, "serves to strengthen both property values and social fabric" (New York Landmarks Conservancy, 1977, p. 2). In addition to direct effects on property values in a district, historic designation is also thought to have positive spillovers for neighbouring areas, whereby designation of a district leads to a ripple effect of rehabili- tation and upgrading of properties in sur- rounding neighbourhoods (Listokin et al., 1998; Rypkema, 1994; Coulson and Le- ichenko, 2001). Thus, historic designation is seen as more than just a way to preserve historic buildings; it is also increasingly re- garded as both a community preservation and an economic development strategy. A recent article noted that economics and revitalisa- tion have taken their rightful places as the pillars upon which the preservation ethic is based (Rypkema, 1995). A prime example of the growing recognition of the linkages be- tween preservation and local development can be seen in the Community Partners Pro- gram, anew initiative of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which aims to demonstrate the "effectiveness of preser- vation-based community development" (Na- tional Trust for Historic Preservation, 1998, p. 1). There are, however, a number of potential value-detracting aspects of historic desig- nation. Designation of a historic district may impose restrictions on alterations and demo- lition (or it may at least require administrat- ive review and/or some delay of such actions) and it may require maintenance of exterior ornamentation and other historic facade treatments over and above those re- quired in the jurisdiction's general mainte- nance code. For example, in the city of Abilene, owners of designated properties must apply fora `certificate of appropriate- ness' (C of A) prior to performing any type of work on the property's exterior (Coulson and Leichenko, 2001). A `C of A' is, in fact, a requirement in many of the 2000 or so communities with local landmarking. Fur- thermore, maintenance work on the historic property is often more expensive than it might otherwise be because it has to conform to fairly rigorous guidelines (for example, only certain types of paint may be allowed). These landmark restrictions and demands can exert a downward pressure on prices. In addition to control over a property' s appearance, designation may also detract from a property' s value by prohibiting the conversion to other uses or to a more inten- sive use. This type of argument would sug- gest that, in some instances, designation of historic districts might not reflect the `highest and best' use of land-i.e. the most profitable use incorporating those uses that are legally permissible, physically possible and financially or economically feasible (Kin- nard, 1971, p. 39). The practice of historic designation also raises a number of broader legal and equity- related issues. These issues have been addressed in literature on preservation and property rights and on urban renewal and gentrification (see, for example, Smith and Williams, 1986; Smith, 1996; Schuler et al., 1992) and therefore will be only briefly described. With regard to the legal aspects of designation, debate continues to surround the issue of whether designation is a `taking of property' . The courts have overwhelmingly decided that designation is not a `taking' but rather a police power regulation that justifiably furthers the public's health, safety and welfare while recognising the rights of private property-owners (see, for example, Penn Central Transportation Company v. New York City, 438 vs. 104 [1978]); yet designation's property value impact contin- ues to be discussed (as does the more general HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PROPERTY VALUES issue of public land-use regulations) in both legal and non-legal forums (Duerksen, 1983; Rypkema, 1994; Miller, 1998). Other issues raised include equity consid- erations. For example, how should the bur- den of a public good-in this instance, preservation-be borne and shared between the affected private property-owner and the public at large? Another equity issue is the possibility of displacement of low-income residents who can no longer afford to live in historic neighbourhoods (Smith, 1998). Ac- cording to this argument, higher property values as the result of historic designation lead to increased rental prices and higher property taxes, and these, in turn, may dis- place low- to moderate-income residents (Wojno, 1991). Although designation of his- toric districts cannot be equated with urban redevelopment and gentrification, which have been associated in many cases with the attraction of higher-income residents and in- creased housing prices, the potential for dis- placement of low- to moderate-income residents continues to be an important con- sideration. For this reason, the potential benefits of designation in terms of higher property values and increased tax revenues must be weighed against the possibility of displacement of lower-income renters, partic- ularly in cities with very limited low-income housing supplies. 2. Empirical Studies of Historic Desig- nation and Property Values The question of the effects of historic desig- nation on property values has been explored in the empirical literature for more than 20 years (Table 1). Many studies employ a dif- ference-in-difference methodology whereby the changes in property values of houses within a district and houses outside a district are compared. ~ If prices increase (decrease) more within the designated district, then des- ignation is inferred to have a significant and positive (negative) effect. A number of dif- ference-in-difference studies have found that designation has a positive effect on property 1975 values (for example, Scribner, 1976; Rackham, 1977; US Advisory Panel on His- toric Preservation, 1979). Other difference- in-difference studies found, however, that designation has a neutral or negative effect on property values (for example, Heudorfer, 1975; New York Landmarks Conservancy, 1977; Samuels, 1981; Gale, 1991). One important limitation of the above studies of historic designation and property values is that they rely solely on comparing sample averages of the growth rate in prop- erty values in historic areas with those in non-historic areas. Typically, no other vari- ables (for example, property characteristics) are controlled and, to the extent that there may be variables independent of designation that explain the changes in property values, the results may be biased and inconsistent. In an effort to rectify the above limitations, most of the more recent studies of the effects of historic designation employ hedonic re- gression models. This method of analysis provides a means to assess the implicit value of the structural characteristics of a house.Z Use of a hedonic approach enables assess- ment of the effect of historic designation on housing values while holding constant prop- erty and neighbourhood characteristics. A number of studies employing hedonic methods have concluded that designated his- toric properties and properties located within historic districts typically sell for a premium when compared with similar, non-designated properties (for example, Ford, 1989; Asabere and Huffman, 1994a; Clark and Herrin, 1997; Coulson and Leichenko, 2001). Other hedonic studies, however, have found mixed or negative results (for example, Schaeffer and Millerick, 1991; Asabere and Huffman, 1994b; and Asabere et al., 1994). In account- ing for their mixed results, Schaeffer and Millerick (1991) note that the effect of his- toric designation on price may depend upon whether a property is locally or nationally designated. Their study found a positive im- pact on values with national designation but a negative impact with local designation. This difference, according to the authors, resulted from more stringent controls in the 1976 :D 7 .~ .~ a~ a 0 .~ °~' o. 0 Y x v .a cC F ROB[N M. 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How- ever, one limitation of the multivariate stud- ies-and one possible reason for their mixed findings-is that they typically look at a small number of historic neighbourhoods in one city and thus base their conclusions on a relatively limited sample within a single housing market. This study expands upon previous hedonic studies by examining the effects of historic designation on residential property values across a larger sample of cities. The advantage of our approach is that we employ a roughly common econometric framework across the different models (al- though there are some differences in the various city-models) and this facilitates com- parison across a large pool of cities-a com- parison which is not otherwise available given the disparate models that previous re- search has provided. Nine Texas cities- Abilene, Dallas, Fort Worth, Grapevine, Laredo, Lubbock, Nacogdoches, San Anto- nio and San Marcos are included in the hedo- nic analysis. 3. Data 3.1 Selection of Historic and Comparable Properties Prior to the estimation of the hedonic mod- els, it was necessary to select historic and comparable properties for inclusion in the analysis of each city. A complete list of designated historic properties was obtained from city-planning and/or historic preser- vation officials in each city.3 In six of the cities (Dallas, Grapevine, Lubbock, Laredo, San Antonio and San Marcos), all of the historic properties included in the analysis are located within designated historic dis- tricts. In these cases, residential properties within the historic neighbourhoods were compared with properties located in compar- able neighbourhoods in the city. Criteria for the selection of comparable neighbourhoods 1977 included similarity in general characteristics of the housing (for example, age of the build- ings, size and architectural style), similarity in income levels and similarity of demo- graphic characteristics. City planners and/or historic preservation officers selected the comparable neighbourhoods in each city. In the cities of Abilene and Nacogdoches, historic properties are designated individu- ally; the cities do not have designated his- toric districts. Comparable properties in each city were selected based on location in the same neighbourhood or in neighbourhoods similar to those where the designated houses were located. In Fort Worth, historic proper- ties included properties located within his- toric districts as well as a large number of properties (93) with individual historic desig- nation that were not located in a historic district. In order to take into account both types of historic properties, the Fort Worth analysis used property value data for the entire city. Designated properties were com- pared with all other residential properties in the city. 3.2 Type of Historic Designation In several of the cities, we were able to distinguish between different types of histori- cal designation. In the cities of Abilene and San Marcos, we were able to differentiate between nationally and locally designated historic properties or historic districts, while in the city of Lubbock, we were able to differentiate between national, State of Texas and local historic designation. National des- ignation means that a property or district is included on the National Register of Historic Places. State of Texas designation is a his- toric designation category that has been granted at the state level. Local historic des- ignation may. include designation of a local historic district, designation of individual properties as historically significant, or in- clusion on special listings of historic local properties. Because national or state designation seems likely to convey more prestige to an individual property or historic district and 1978 ROBiN M. LEICHENKO ET AL. Table 2. Data sources Number of Average historic properties City Data Source Sample size property value in the sample Abilene Appraisal 7 620 $39 160 222 Dallas Appraisal 4 920 $64 838 2 200 Fort Worth Appraisal 102 948 $54 519 1 338 Grapevine Appraisal 59 $44 673 27 Laredo Appraisal 338 $45 396 177 Lubbock Appraisal 1 922 $30 471 440 Nacogdoches MLS 30 $93130 15 San Antonio Appraisal 3 806 $47 970 1 912 San Marcos MLS 80 $94 920 34 may therefore make the property or district more desirable, we expect that, all other things being equal, nationally or state-desig- nated properties will have higher values than will properties that carry only local desig- nation. In addition to conveying greater pres- tige than that conveyed by local designation, national and state designations are typically less restrictive (Schaeffer and Millerick, 1991). If there is no federal or state funding or other involvement (for example, federal or state rehabilitation grants or licenses), then the owner of a federal or state landmark can, by and large, make alterations without his- toric `C of A' approval. In the same vein, the owner can demolish the federal/state land- mark and replace it with a `highest and best use' structure. It is only with local landmark- ing that significant restrictions on alterations and demolishing are sometimes triggered. These differences should further contribute to the more pronounced value-enhancing ef- fect of national or state designation. We were able to test this hypothesis in Abilene, Lub- bock and San Marcos. 3.3 Data Sources For the majority of the cities, data on resi- dential property values were obtained from county appraisal district databases (Table 2). These cities include Abilene, Dallas, Fort Worth, Grapevine, Laredo, Lubbock and San Antonio. Appraisal district data were se- lected as our primary data source because these data are comprehensive, covering all of the historic properties in an entire neighbour- hood and all properties in comparable neigh- bourhoods. While appraisal data have been used in other recent studies of the property value impacts of historic preservation (see, for example, Gale, 1991; Coulson and Le- ichenko, 2001), potential limitations of ap- praisal data include possible inflation or reduction of housing values by appraisers due to historic status. In each city where appraisal data were used, we enlisted the aid of city planners in compilation of the data- sets in order to ensure that the historic and comparison properties (neighbourhoods) in- cluded in the sample had been recently ap- praised based on a consistent method. In two cases, San Marcos and Nacog- doches, where appraisal data were not avail- able or were not consistent, property values were obtained from Real Estate Multiple Listing services. Data from Real Estate Mul- tiple Listings, which include the actual price at which a property sold, provide an accurate reflection of the market value of a home. The key problem with these data, however, is that the sample sizes tend to be smaller because the data are based on actual sales. In the city of Nacogdoches, for example, there were only 15 sales of designated historic proper- ties during the study period. Smaller sample sizes limit the accuracy and reliability of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PROPERTY VALUES hedonic analysis of the impact of historic designation.4 4. Modelling Approach The property value analysis involved the ap- plication of multivariate regression models to assess the impact of historic designation on residential property values. The model form used in the study involves estimation of house price as a function of property charac- teristics, neighbourhood location and historic status. Since we are primarily interested in determining whether historic status exerts a statistically significant effect on housing price, and whether this effect is positive or negative, the key variable of interest is his- toric status. The basic form of the hedonic model is as follows 1nPrice=f(structural characteristics, neighbourhood , historic) (1) where, 1nPrice is the natural logarithm of the assessed total value (or sale price) of the house; structural characteristics of the house include variables such as square footage, year built, number of bathrooms, number of bedrooms; neighbourhood indicates the neighbourhood in which the house is located; and historic indicates whether or not the house is individually designated as historic or is located in a historic district. Definitions of all of the variables used in the analyses are presented in Table 3. To ensure as much comparability as possible across the cities, each model started with a similar set of basic explanatory variables, such as square footage, year built and his- toric status. For most of the cities, we were also able to add additional explanatory vari- ables such as number of garage spaces or presence of central air-conditionings Several models (Abilene, Lubbock and San Marcos) include variables designating type of historic district, and the larger city models include variables designating neighbourhood type.' The hedonic models are specified in semi- logarithmic form, meaning that the house price is specified as the natural log and the 1979 explanatory variables are specified in linear units (for example, bath is simply the num- ber of bathrooms in the house). With the semi-logarithmic form, the coefficient on each explanatory variable (square footage, number of baths, etc.) is interpreted as the percentage change in the house' s price that is associated with aone-unit increase in the explanatory variable. For example, a coefficient of 0.07 on the variable bath im- plies that the addition of one bathroom is associated with an increase in house price of approximately 7 per cent. As is typical in hedonic studies of this type, it is important to control for covariates of historical designation in our specifications, as this variable can be correlated to some degree with other attributes. To address this issue, we examined bivariate correlations be- tween designation and the other housing at- tributes in each sample. Designation is obviously correlated with the year built in each case, but in a number of our samples it is also (positively) correlated with land or interior area at least as strongly as it is with year built. Hence inclusion of these and other attributes is appropriate, as omission of them would bias upwards our measurement of the price difference between designated and non- designated properties. 5. Empirical Results Detailed results of the hedonic models for each city are presented in Table 4. Interpret- ation of the individual estimated values in each city model may be illustrated through the example of Abilene. For houses in the Abilene area, other things being equal, an increase in size of 1 square foot is associated with an increase in property value of 0.059 per cent; based on the average house value ($39 160), each additional square foot in- creases house value by $23. Similarly, an increase of 1 square foot in land area is associated with an increase in property value of 0.0091 per cent, implying that each addi- tional square foot of land area increases property value by $0.36. An additional bath- room adds 16 per cent to the value of the 1980 ROB[N M. LEICHENKO ET AL. Table 3. Variable definitions Variable name Vaziable definition Housing characteristics Bath Number of bathrooms (full and half) Fullbath Number of full bathrooms Halfbath Number of half bathrooms Yearbuilt Year the house was built Squarefoot Square footage of the house Lotsize Square footage of the house's lot Bedroom Number of bedrooms Heatac Presence of central heating and central air-conditioning Numstory Number of storeys Numporch Number of porches Garagesp Number of garage spaces Structure Number of buildings on the property Condition Condition of the house Depreciation Depreciation of the house (alternative indicator of housing condition) Yearsold Year in which the house was sold Historic designation Historic Located in a historic district and/or designated as a historic home National Located in a nationally designated district or on the National Register Texas Designated as a Texas historic property Noncontrib Located in a historic district but not contributing to the district (Lubbock) Neighborhood controls Abilene Census track Census track in which the property is located (13 tracks in total) Dallas Rosemont Crest-Sunset Hills Winnetka Heights-South Winnetka Tenth Street-Bottoms Munger Place-Junius Heights Queen Ciry-Charles Rice South Blvd/Park Rw-comparison area Colonial Hill-Saint Phillips Kessler Park-East Kessler Miller-Stemmons-Kidd Springs Kings Highway-Dallas Land and Loan Lake Cl~ South Lake Cliff Peak's Suburban-Mill Creek Historic District location-comparison area Historic District location-comparison area Historic District location-comparison area Historic District location-comparison area Historic District location-comparison area Historic District location-compazison area Historic District location-compazison area Historic District location-comparison area Historic District location-compazison area Historic District location-comparison area Historic District location-comparison area Historic District location-comparison area Fort Worth Elizabeth Located in Elizabeth Ave. Historic District Grand Located in the Grand Ave. Historic District Fairmont Located in the Fairmont Historic District Isolated Historically designated property, but is not a district School District School district in which the property is located (12 districts in total) San Antonio Dignowity Hill-comparison Historic District location-comparison area King William-comparison Historic District location-comparison area Monticello Park-comparison Historic District location-comparison area Note: A selection of these variables were included in the individual models for each city. Not all cities required neighbourhood variables. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PROPERTY VALUES house, an increase of $6268. On average, houses with central heating and air-con- ditioning have values that are 45 per cent greater ($17 628) than similar houses without this amenity. (While it seems unlikely that central heating and air-conditioning alone would have such a large effect on housing values, the presence of central heating and air-conditioning is likely to be associated with other amenities that raise the value of a house-for example, higher-quality roofing, carpeting and so forth.) With regard to year built, more recently constructed houses have higher values; each additional year of age decreases the house's value by 1.4 per cent. All of the above estimates are statistically significant at standard levels of confidence and all of the coefficients are of magnitudes similar to those found in other studies of this type. The housing characteristic coefficients in the other city models may be interpreted in a similar fashion. In general, the housing characteristic variables tend to have the ex- pected signs and are generally statistically significant. Basic characteristics, including numbers of bathrooms, square footage and lot size generally have the expected, positive signs" and are statistically significant in al- most all cases. A positive coefficient on yearbuilt indicates that older houses gener- ally have lower values than do newer houses. Although the sign pattern on the yearbuilt variables is generally as expected, the coefficients are not statistically significant in all cases.y Most of the additional structural variables, including presence of central heating and air conditioning (Abilene, Fort Worth, Grapevine), number of garage spaces (Fort Worth, Grapevine), number of porches (Laredo) and number of structures on the property (Fort Worth, San Antonio), have the expected (positive) sign and most are statisti- cally significant. While the negative effects of number of storeys (Abilene) and number of bedrooms (Nacogdoches and San Anto- nio) seem to be counterintuitive, the reason for these negative results becomes clear if one keeps in mind that we are controlling for 198] square footage. Given the control for square footage, the negative sign on number of storeys in Abilene simply implies that a 2500-square-foot ranch-style house would have a higher value than a 2500-square-foot 2-storey house. Similarly, in the Nacog- doches and San Antonio models, the negative sign on bedroom tells us that a 2500-square- foot house with 2 (large) bedrooms is worth more than a 2500-square-foot house with 3 (small) bedrooms. The individual coefficients for the neighbourhood controls (not reported) were generally found to be statistically significant.10 Concerning the interpretation of the coefficients on historic designation, we again use an illustration from Abilene. The historic coefficient of 0.19 (Table 4) suggests that values for designated historic houses are approximately 19 per cent higher than for similar, non-designated properties. The coefficient on national indicates that nation- ally designated historic properties sell for approximately 5 per cent more than locally designated historic properties. However, the effect of national designation is not statisti- cally significant; we therefore cannot state that national designation has a positive im- pact above and beyond that of local desig- nation within the city. In general, the results indicate that historic designation has a positive effect on property values in all of the cities. The positive effect of historic preservation is statistically significant in Abilene, Dallas, Fort Worth, Grapevine, Lubbock, Nacogdoches and San Antonio. The effect of historic preservation is negative in San Marcos, but it is not statistically significant. The (positive) effect of historic preservation is also not significant in Laredo. Among those cities where historic designation has a statistically significant ef- fect on property values, historic designation is associated with average property value increases ranging between approximately 5 per cent and 20 per cent of the total property value. 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Percentage change in value from historic designation Change in value from historic designation for an individual property ($) Abilene 222 Yes + 19.1 + 7 500 Dallas 2 200 Yes + 4.9 + 3 200 Fort Worth 1 338 Yes + 8.8 + 4 800 Grapevine 27 Yes + 19.1 + 8 500 Laredo 177 No - - Lubbock 440 Yes + 6.4 + 1 950 Nacogdoches 15 Yes + 20.1 + 18 700 San Antonio 1 912 Yes + 18.6 + 8 900 San Marcos 34 No - - comparable, non-historic properties. The largest average percentage increases occur in Nacogdoches, where the value of historic properties is 20.1 per cent higher than the value of comparable, non-historic properties. Among the cities in which we were able to distinguish between nationally and locally designated historic properties, our results were somewhat mixed. In Lubbock, nation- ally and state-designated historic properties had statistically significantly higher values than did locally designated historic proper- ties. Furthermore, national designation in Lubbock had a larger impact on property values than state designation did. In San Marcos, nationally designated properties also had significantly higher values than did lo- cally designated properties. Because local historic designation, itself, is not statistically significant in San Marcos, this result implies that properties with national designation have values that are significantly higher than all other properties (both locally designated and non-designated) in the city. In Abilene, as noted above, properties with national desig- nation had higher values than did those with local designation, but this difference was not statistically significant. Overall, these mixed results suggest that local housing market conditions and variations in local historic zoning rules determine whether or not na- tional or state designation has a statistically significant effect above and beyond the effect of local designation. In terms of the overall explanatory power of the models, the RZ values indicate that in all cities except Lubbock, the attributes in- cluded account for a large share-between 60 and 9l per cent-of the variation in house prices. The model for Lubbock explains only 11 per cent of the variation in housing values for the city, which implies that other factors not currently controlled account for the vast majority of the variation in housing values in that city.' Based on the above modelling results, Table 5 estimates an average dollar value impact of historic designation in each city. To calculate a dollar value impact in each, we multiplied the coefficient on historic pres- ervation (historic) by the average property value in the city. In Dallas, for example, where the average housing value in the sam- ple is approximately $64 000, the 4.9 per cent increase in value associated with his- toric designation translates to an average in- crease in housing values of $3200. Similarly, in the city of San Antonio, historic desig- nation is associated with an 18.6 per cent increase in housing values which translates to an increase of $8900 for designated homes, based on an average housing value of $47 970. 5. Summary and Implications Historic designation is increasingly used as a means to achieve both preservation and com- 1984 ROBIN M. LEICHENKO ET AL, munity economic development. This study considered the effects of historic designation on residential property values in nine Texas cities. Results suggest that historic preser- vation generally has a positive impact on property values and that historic designation is associated with average property value increases ranging between 5 per cent and 20 per cent of the total property value.12 Results also suggest that type of historic desig- nation-whether national, state or local- tends to have a mixed effect on housing values. In Lubbock and San Marcos, nation- ally designated historic properties had significantly higher values than did locally designated historic properties. By contrast, in Abilene, this effect was not statistically significant. These results suggest that local housing market conditions and variations in local historic zoning rules within each city determine whether national or state desig- nation has a significant effect above and beyond the effect of local designation. There are a number of important implica- tions to our findings. Critics of historic pres- ervation often charge that designation negatively impacts property values. While that surely could be the case on an individual basis; overall, it was not true for the Texas cities. The evidence from Texas suggests just the opposite: designation enhances value. Yet, appreciation may displace less-affluent residents of historic areas. Smith (1998), in particular, has warned that the neighbour- hood revitalisation fostered by historic pres- ervation also has a downside in that it can lead to the displacement of area residents. While this study has not examined the issue of displacement, rising prices in landmark neighbourhoods surely add to gentrification pressures, which may in turn result in dis- placement of lower-income residents. His- toric preservationists should guard against this. In Savannah, Georgia (Victorian dis- trict) and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Manchester district), designation was proac- tively accompanied by efforts to retain af- fordable housing (Leopold, 1993). More action of this type is needed when effecting preservation. Our findings also have implications for the granting of special property tax incentives for the rehabilitation of designated proper- ties. The policy of granting exemptions or abatements is quite common (Beaumont, 1996; Listokin et al., 1982). Our finding that designation enhances property values (in part due to the encouragement of rehabilitation) partially supports such a policy. The rise in property values ultimately means higher property taxes and, given that, landmark- owners might hesitate to engage in rehabili- tation in the absence of exemptions/ abatements. Yet, there is a counter-interpret- ation. Given property appreciation, must the public sector give tax-breaks to landmark- owners? Or, if this incentive is extended, perhaps it should be means-tested-that is, limited to the less affluent. Such a policy would dampen displacement pressures and it would also target assistance to where it is needed. Acknowledgements Support for this study was provided by the Texas Historical Commission, Austin, Texas, to the Center for Urban Policy Research at Rutgers University (Principal Investigators, David Listokin, Michael Lahr and Robin Le- ichenko). The authors wish to thank Beth Jones of the Texas Historical Commission for assistance with database construction, Raymond Macdermott for research assistance and Cathy Liapas for editorial assistance. They would also like to thank Kelly Robinson for comments on an earlier version of the paper and Sewin Chan for contributing to the literature overview. Finally, they also wish to thank the editors of Urban Studies and an anonymous reviewer for helpful com- ments and suggestions on revision of the manuscript. Any errors or omissions are the responsibility of the authors. Notes 1. Sewin Chan of Rutgers University con- tributed to the literature review contained in this section. We acknowledge and appreciate her contribution. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PROPERTY VALUES Anderson and Crocker (1971) conducted a pioneering effort in the use of hedonic analy- sis to assess the value of locational ameni- ties. Within the city of Dallas, we were not able to obtain property value data for all of the historically designated historic districts in the city. The 12 historic districts (and 12 com- parable neighbourhoods) included in our analysis-containing a total of more than 4900 properties-were judged to provide a representative sample for the city as a whole. The issue of sample size is important for interpretation of the results of the regression analyses. We have less confidence in the magnitude of the estimated coefficients that are based on very small sample sizes. In Nacogdoches, for example, we had complete data for only 30 properties. Although we are confident that historic designation is statisti- cally significant (see Table 4) among the properties sampled in Nacogdoches, we are less confident about the magnitude of the estimates of the impact of historic preser- vation on average property values. By con- trast, in Abilene, where we had data for more than 7000 properties, we are confident that our estimates present a true reflection of the value of historic designation within the city overall. It should be noted that, while each model included all available `core' structural vari- ables for each city (for example, square foot- age, number of bathrooms), we did not include in the final models all of the addi- tional categorical, structural variables that were available. For example, in the city of Laredo, the appraisal data-set included infor- mation on type of building exterior (i.e. brick, stone, etc.); however, these categorical variables were not found to add to the ex- planatory power of the model and therefore are not included the final analysis. In cities where we were not able to dis- tinguish between different types of historic designation, the designated properties are simply defined as `historic'. In both Dallas and Fort Worth, for example, all of the his- toric properties included in the analysis are in nationally designated districts and, there- fore, we were not able to distinguish the effects of locally and nationally designated districts in the city. The neighbourhood controls help to account for unobserved differences across neighbour- hoods in the larger city samples including Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Abilene. There is an anomaly in the Dallas sample, where the coefficient on the fullbath variable 2. 4. 5. 6. 1985 is negative. This is apparently due to its high collinearity with the squarefoot vaziable. The correlation coefficient between these 2 vari- ables is around 0.67; in our exploration of alternative specifications, whenever square- foot was included in the regression the full- bath coefficient was negative, and whenever squarefoot was excluded the coefficient was positive, as expected. This pair of results is invariant with respect to the set of remaining regressors. We wish to stress that these high bivariate correlations have no impact on our conclusions about historical designation. 9. Again, the exception is in Dallas where there is a negative value of yearbuilt. A similar situation to that detailed in note 8 is observed here. The depreciation variable is correlated with yearbuilt and, whenever it is excluded from the regression, the yearbuilt coefficient becomes positive as expected. Including it causes the coefficient to have the opposite sign; again, this occurs regardless of the rest of the model specification and has no impact on our conclusions about historic desig- nation. 10. For interested readers, the full modelling re- sults for each city are available from the authors. 11. The low value of the R~ in the Lubbock model does not indicate that the model is `wrong', but instead suggests that we aze not accounting for a large share of the variation in housing value in city. Several `core' hous- ing characteristic variables, including num- ber of bathrooms and lot size, were not available on a consistent basis in the Lub- bock sample. 12. In addition to direct benefits for property- owners, higher property values also imply benefits for a city as a whole in the form of higher property tax payments. Based on the results of the regression analysis, we may estimate the overall impact of historic preser- vation of residential properties on property tax payments within the State of Texas. Us- ing aconservative assumption that historic designation is associated with a 5 per cent increase in residential property values, the property tax estimate proceeds as follows: (1) According to the 1990 Census of Popu- lation, there are approximately 500 000 housing units in Texas that were built in 1939 or earlier. Among these older properties, we assume that approxi- mately 5 per cent are candidates for historic designation. For the state as a whole, we therefore assume that there are 25 000 (500 000 X 0.05) candidates for historic designation. To estimate the 1986 ROBIN M. LEICHENKO ET AL. total market value of the historic land- mark stock, we assume that these his- toric houses are priced at the median housing value of $58 900. The total market value of the landmark stock is therefore estimated to be $1.47 billion (25 000 X $58 900). 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The original request-from former Council Members Andrew Eristoff and Kenneth Fisher- asked whether there was any evidence that historic districting in New York Ciry has constrained the appreciation in residential property values. To answer this question, IBO used standard regression techniques which allowed us to control for differences in property characteristics and Department of Finance data on sales of one-, two-, and three-family houses from 1975 through 2002. IBO's study found: All else equal, prices of houses in historic districts are higher than those of similar houses outside historic districts. Although prices for historic properties have at times increased less rapidly than for similar properties outside historic districts, overall price appreciation from 1975 through 2002 was greater for houses inside historical districts. New York City Independent Budget Offlce Ronnie Lowenstein, Dlrectur 110 Wllllam St.,14th floor New York, NY 10038 Tel. (212) 442-0632 Fax (212) 442-0350 e-mall: Ibo@Ibo.nyc.ny.us http://www.lbo.nyc.ny.us .. .. ,_. ...... ~ O "~ ~` ~J L7 NEW YORK CITY INDEPENDENT BUDGET OFFICE 1 OVERVIEW Like many other communities, New York City has chosen to distinguish properties with architectural and/or historical significance by giving them individual landmark status or including them in an historic district.' New York Ciry has designated over 80 historical districts since 1965, most of them in Manhattan (see list in appendix). One concern of building owners in prospective historic districts is how districting will affect property values. On the positive side, inclusion in a historic district provides guarantees that surrounding properties will not be demolished and replaced, or their exteriors modified in ways that are not in harmony with the neighborhood's traditional appearance. Historic districts may also act as "brand labels" that guarantee, or at least convey an image of, neighborhood quality. Finally, federal tax benefits are associated with the purchase or rehabilitation of certain historic properties. To the extent that these tax benefits exist, they should be at least partially capitalized into the price of the property. While historic districting has the potential to enhance property values, in theory it can also depress them. Owners of buildings located in historic districts face a significant curtailment of property rights, in the form of strong limitations on demolition and restrictions on how the structure may be altered physically. Concern over the loss of property rights has sometimes led owners to oppose the inclusion of their buildings in historic districts. The impact of historic districting on property values is likely to vary, both in magnitude and direction, across localities. IBO undertook this study to determine how inclusion in an historic district affects property values in New York Ciry. Our study focuses exclusively on one-, two-, and three-family dwellings, which are assigned to tax class one for purposes of the New York City real property tax.2 There are several reasons for focusing on this type of property. Sales prices of commercial buildings are complicated by tax considerations and the length of existing leases, making commercial sales harder to analyze for evidence of changing market values than residential sales. Among residential owners, owners of class-one properties have typically been more vocal than apartment building owners in their concern over the possible negative impacts of districting. In addition, because class-one properties are not subject to rent regulations, the use of sales prices to get at market value changes is more straightforward than for larger residential buildings. Most importantly, the number of sales of class one properties provides reasonable sample sizes for statistical analysis. After accounting for differences in property characteristics, we found evidence of a statistically significant price premium associated with inclusion in an historic district. The extent of the premium varied from year to year, ranging from 22.6 percent in 1988, 1990, and 1997, to 71.8 percent in 1978. We also examined whether property values in historic districts have appreciated faster or slower than property values outside the districts. To answer this question we employed statistical models that looked at change in property values over a number of years. The city's housing markets have shown very sharp swings over the last quarter century. Because the behavior of prices cannot be adequately modeled with a single time trend, we broke up the analysis into six shorter periods. For each period we estimated separate (linear) time trends for non- historic and historic properties. In two of the time periods- 1975-1982 and 1997-2000-historic properties appreciated at a much higher rate than non-historic properties, and the difference was statistically significant. In three periods-1982- 1989, 1993-1997, and 2000-2002-prices rose somewhat faster outside historic districts, after controlling for other physical and locational characteristics. However, in 2000-2002 the difference was very small, and not statistically significant. Finally, in 1989- 1993 both historic and non-historic properties declined in price. The decline was slightly greater for properties within historic districts, but the difference with non-historic properties was not statistically significant. Despite some years when non-historic properties performed marginally better than historic ones, the overall price increase for the period 1975-2002 was higher inside the districts. In the absence of statistically significant evidence linking districting with consistently lower appreciation, we conclude that is not likely that property owners are adversely affected and may actually benefit from being included in a historic district. THE DATA For this study, IBO combined information from two data sets maintained by the New York Ciry Department of Finance. The sales data file contains information on all residential property sales (excluding coops) since the mid-1970s. The department's real property assessment file (RPAD) contains assessed values and descriptive information, as well as an estimated market value that can be compared against actual sales data or the values computed by our own models. We have augmented the information contained in these files by adding variables for inclusion in historic districts, distance to the nearest subway or commuter rail station, and mean household income at the neighborhood level. 2 NEW YORK CITY INDEPENDENT BUDGET OFFICE Class One Sales in Historic Districts, Shares by Borough Staten Island, 2% Manhattan, Queens, 13% / 20% . -_ i Bronx, 4% ~. Brooklyn, 61 % ' SOURCES: IBO; Department of Finance. The combined data set contains 368,664 parcels in New York City that had at least one class one sale between 1975 and 2002. These parcels are concentrated in Queens (44 percent) and Brooklyn (31 percent), with less than 1 percent in Manhattan. Of all the parcels with at least one class-one sale, 4,333 belonged to historic districts as of late 2003. Over three-fifths (61 percent) of these historic properties were located in Brooklyn, which we have made the focus of our study While all five boroughs of the city contain some class one historic properties, only in Brooklyn are there sufficient sales to make meaningful comparisons between similar properties located inside and outside historic districts. During most of the years covered by our data, the number of class one sales in Brooklyn's historic districts was well over 100. In no other borough did the number of class one historic district sales one sale between 1975 and 2002. The total number of sales was 31,093, of which 3,948 took place within historic districts. We excluded those sales that give clear evidence of not being arms- length or that apparently involve major structural changes, as well as sales that are extreme outliers in terms of price or square footage.3 These screening criteria eliminated roughly two percent of all sales. OVERALL TRENDS IN CLASS ONE HOUSING PRICES IN NEW YORK CITY The question posed was whether historic districting has an impact on housing prices that is separate from the overall price trends. The chart on price trends per square foot in all five boroughs shows the mean nominal price per square foot of tax class one properties from 1975 through 2002, for each of the five boroughs. Prices have generally followed an upward trend, with the exception of a period of stagnation and decline in the early 1990s. The pattern is remarkably similar across all of the boroughs, with the exception of Manhattan. Prices in Manhattan are much higher than in the rest of the city, have increased at a much faster rate during real estate booms, and have fallen much more sharply in periods of downturn. Trend in Price Per Square Foot, Class One Housing, Five Boroughs 600 500 _ __ 400 { 300 200 ' _ _ __ __ ~--~ 100 j .__.-,- - - - - - - _ - - 0 ,_,__ _ _~__~_ ,_ - q~h ~ Q~~ q~q q~~ q~~ q~h q~~ q~q ~~ ~~ ~h ~~ ~Q ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ q, -~-Manhattan --~--Bronx Brooklyn 9ueens ~lE-Staten ls. SOURCES: IBO; Department of Finance. approach this level. IBO's study compared prices of properties in historic districts with prices outside designated historic areas. Rather than use sales from the entire borough of Brooklyn, we restricted ourselves to those community districts that contain at least one historic district. The justification for this restriction was to compare historic district properties with non-districted properties that are at least somewhat similar in terms of architecture, age, and location. The six Brooklyn community districts with historic districts (1, 2, 3> 6, 9, and 14) contain 21,905 parcels with at least one class The chart on price trends in Brooklyn uses only sales from community districts that contain historic districts. The chart contrasts nominal prices of properties included in an historic district at the time of sale, with properties outside the historic district, but in the same community district. The Brooklyn chart shows that the mean sales price of tax class one properties in the borough increased at a moderate pace from 1975 through 1982. Prices then rose rapidly from 1982 through 1989. From 1989 through 1993 there was a period of decline. A recovery began around 1993, and accelerated beginning in NEW YORK CITY INDEPENDENT BUDGET OFFICE 3 ~Q~~ ~Q1~ ~Q~Q ~Q~~ ~Q~~ ~Q~~ ~q~~ ~Q~Q "~~~ '~~~ SOURCES: IBO; Department of Finance. 1997. Throughout the period under consideration, properties in historic districts were more expensive than non-district properties. The divergence became especially great beginning around 1997, due to the very rapid appreciation of high-end properties in historic districts. Over the entire 1975-2002 period, historic properties increased in value an average of 10.2 percent per year, while non-historic properties experienced a rate of growth of 9.0 percent per year. When we adjust prices for inflation, the increases of the mid-1980s are less dramatic, and the decline of the early 1990s more pronounced. In inflation-adjusted terms, prices of historic properties have risen an average of 5.3 percent per year since 1975, while non-historic district properties have risen an average of 4.2 percent. Neighborhood Level Trends. Of course, property markets can vary widely, even within the limited geographic extent of a single borough. Therefore, we next looked at trends at the neighborhood level. We chose three historic districts as examples of the variation among historic districts. Park Slope is a relatively high- income district, with a 1990 per capita income of $32,000 according to census data. Fort Greene is a middle-income neighborhood (per capita income of $18,000), and Stuyvesant Heights is relatively low-income (per capita income of $12>500). We then compare the mean nominal price per square foot for sales inside each historic district, to the prices in areas within 1,000 to 1,250 feet of historic district boundaries. Prices just outside each district follow similar patterns to prices inside. As the comparative chart shows, in Park Slope and Fort Greene, prices in most years are noticeably higher inside the districts than just outside them. Prices inside and adjacent to the Stuyvesant Heights historic district are very similar, but in most years are slightly higher inside. The Stuyvesant Heights and Park Slope historic districts were established in 1971 and 1973, respectively. Since the sales data begin in 1975, for these neighborhoods it is not possible to compare prices before and after districting. The Fort Greene Historic District was established in September 1978. The price per square foot was substantially higher in 1979 than in 1978 ($21.11 vs. $13.57). While these results may indicate that districting itself had a positive impact on property values, the number of sales-only 13 per year-is too small to give 1 1 Comparison of Price Per Square Foot, Historic Districts and Adjacent Blocks 400 - -~- F'ark Slope hd _ _ _ -....- -- --...__- _._.___ ----Near Park Slope hd ~, 350 ~ Fort Greene hd __ 0 300 ' Near Fort Greene hd _ r- 1--~- Stuyvesant Heights hd p 250 ~--Near Stuyvesant Heights hd ~ 200 '' Q. 150 100 _ ~~ a` 50 ,. _. . 1q~5 198 1Qg1 198Q lggl lcp0 lgg3 lggb lgg9 2fp2 SOURCES: IBO; Department of Finance. 4 conc usive resu ts. STATISTICAL MODELS OF HOUS- ING PRICES Based on the analysis of the previous sections, IBO concluded that inclusion in an historical district is generally associated with higher prices. However, the analysis has thus far made no explicit effort to control for other aspects of the houses, other than the uniformity that would be expected from looking at properties within a restricted geographic area. Interior NEW YORK CITY INDEPENDENT BUDGET OFFICE and exterior dwelling characteristics, as well as neighborhood traits, influence housing prices. If properties in historic districts sell for more than properties outside districts, in part this may be because of differences in these other variables. This study uses the statistical technique known as linear regression to analyze how the price of a house is influenced by inclusion in an historic district, as well as by other structural and neighborhood characteristics. The analysis requires a larger number of observations than is available at the individual historic district level, and thus sales from all Brooklyn community districts that contain historic districts are grouped together. There are two different model formulations, each designed to measure the influence of historical districts on property values in a different way. The variables contained in the models are described below. Sales Price. The dependent variable in our models is the sales price of the house (housval). As explained earlier, extreme outliers and sales that did not appear to be arms-length were discarded. The variable for sales price is expressed in logarithmic form in our models. The coefficients on the continuous independent variables, multiplied by 100, indicate the percentage change in the sales price for aone-unit change in the independent variable. The coefficients on the dummy variables indicate the difference in log values between properties that have the characteristic and those that do not. As Halvorsen and Palmquist (1980) and Kennedy (1981) have shown, the percentage effect of a difference in logs, b, can be expressed as 100(eb - 1). For example, if the coefficient on a dummy variable is 0.5, this means that houses with the characteristic are worth 100(e 5 -1), or 65 percent more than houses without the characteristic. Yard Size. The variable yardsize refers to the area of the lot not taken up by the house. Yard size was calculated by first estimating the "footprint" of the building, i.e., the area of the lot taken up by the structure. The footprint was computed by multiplying the building's reported frontage by its reported depth (both numbers are contained in the RPAD file). The actual footprint may vary slightly from the calculated result, due to the building not having an exact square or rectangular shape. The footprint was subtracted from the total lot size, to give yard size. The vast majority of the calculated values were reasonable, given the size of the lot and the house. In the few cases (less than one percent) in which the calculated yard size was negative, or unrealistically small or large, the observation was discarded. The yard size variable allows us to control for differences in plot size-an important determinant of value-while avoiding the statistical problems that would result from simply using total lot size which is partially correlated with another of our variables: building square footage (grosq&). Age of the Building. The data set contains a variable, yrblt, which refers to the year the house currently occupying the lot was built. In a few cases a given lot has been occupied by more than one structure since 1975. Sales of any previous structure Mean Values for Housing Characteristics, Class One Properties In Brooklyn that Have Sold at Least Once Since 1975 Mean Value of Variable Variable Description (weighted by number of observations) Community Historic Atl Community Districts with Districts as o/ Districts Historic Districts July 2000 HOUSVAL~ Sale price of a house, 560,164 excluding outliers 541,386 (1975) 537,859 (1975) (1975) and non-arm's length 5344,295 (2002) $415,635 (2002) 5870,931 transactions (2002) GROSQFT The square footage 245 2 2,597 3,247 of the house , ONEFAM Dummy variable equal to one if the 0.33 0.28 0.35 house is one-family;, zero otherwise YARDSIZE The size of the yard in 1,538 1,534 1,479 square feet YRBLT Year in which the 1920 1913 1904 house was built INCLEVEL The income level of the census tract where the property is 2.29 2.2 2.74 located (1=low, 2=medium, 3=high) SUBWDIST Approximate distance to the 2,831 feet 1,549 feet 1,337 feet nearest subway t SOURCE: IBO. NOTE: *Dependent variable; expressed in logarithmic form in regression equation. NEW YORK CITY INDEPENDENT BUDGET OFFICE 5 that occupied the lot cannot be used, because the data set would contain no information on the year the house was built, its square footage, or the building class. Distance to the Subway. The variable subwdist represents the approximate distance from a house to the nearest subway or commuter rail station. The assumption is that in New York Ciry, distance from mass transit access affects market values. More specifically, it is the distance from the center of the tax block in which a house is located. The 12PAD file contains geographic coordinates for centroids (central points) of each tax block. After assigning a tax block location to each subway and commuter rail station, we calculated the straight-line distance between the block and each station. We then determined the distance to the closest station. This distance is expressed in feet. We added 200 feet to each value, to account for the distance that subway users must travel from the entrance to the platform, and to avoid having distances equal to zero.. The resulting value is assigned to the variable subwdist. All houses in a given tax block have the same value for subwdist, and houses that are in the same block as a rail station have a value of 200. Neighborhood Income and "Quality of Life" Indicators. Property values in New York Ciry are subject to wide variation between one neighborhood and another. Properties with similar physical characteristics and even similar subway accessibility can be valued quite differently, depending on the perceived desirability or quality of life of their respective neighborhoods. Quality of life indicators could include crime rates, school scores, cleanliness of streets, and availability of recreational facilities. However, even if all this information were available at the Coeffic ients of Historic District Dumm y Variable Year Coefficient Year Coefficient (percentage effect) (percentage effect) 1975 .497 (64.4) 1989 .295 (26.2) 1976 .442 (55.6) 1990 .204 (22.6) 1977 .536 (70.9) 1991 .233 (26.2) 1978 .541 (71.8) 1992 .286 (33.1) 1979 .445 (56.0) 1993 .334 (39.7) 1980 .466 (59.4) 1994 .358 (43.0) 1981 .418 (51.9) 1995 .236 (26.6) 1982 .301 (35.1) 1996 .214 (23.9) 1983 .531 (70.1) 1997 .204 (22.6) 1984 .341 (40.6) 1998 .334 (39.7) 1985 .351 (42.0) 1999 .290 (33.6) 1986 .324 (38.3) 2000 .460 (58.4) 1987 .281 (32.4) 2001 .428 (53.4) 1988 .204 (22.6) 2002 .465 (59.2) SOURCE: IBO. NOTE: All coefficients are statistically significant at the .Ol level. As the table listing the coefficients computed for the (dummy) historic district variable shows, in every year from 1975 through 2002 this coefficient is positive and statistically significant at the .O1 level. This implies that historic district properties are more expensive than non- districted properties, even after controlling for other influences on property values. As explained above, the coefficient on the dummy variable can be used to calculate the percentage premium for an historic district house. The coefficient ranges from .204 (a 22.6 percent premium) in 1988, 1990, and 1997, to .541 (a 71.8 percent premium) in 1978. MODEL II: TIME TREND VARIABLES The results from the first model provide strong evidence neighborhood level, there is no one "correct" way to combine the individual measures into an index. The quality ranking of a group of neighborhoods may be different, depending on how a quality of life index is constructed. Differences in neighborhood quality may be hard to quantifj; but are very real to consumers. Neighborhood quality is in economic terms a "normal" good, meaning that as their income rises, households demand more of it. As a result, higher-income households will tend to concentrate in neighborhoods with a higher perceived quality of life. This means that neighborhood quality of life should be highly correlated with household income. For this reason, IBO's study took the level of per capita income (low, medium, or high) as a proxy for neighborhood quality. This variable is labeled inclevel. The table on mean values for housing characteristics lists the explanatory variables used in the models, together with their mean values. On average, houses located in historic districts are larger and older than non-districted properties, are located in census tracts with a higher income level, and are closer to the subway. MODEL I: DUMMY VARIABLE FOR INCLUSION IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS The first model attempts to answer the following question: In a given year, controlling for other building and neighborhood characteristics, are historic properties more expensive than non- districted properties? The model uses a "dummy" variable that takes a value of one if the property is located inside an historic district at the time of sale, and zero otherwise, along with the variables listed in the table on housing characteristics. 6 NEW YORK CITY INDEPENDENT BUDGET OFFICE that historic district properties are more expensive than non- district properties, even after controlling for square footage and other house and neighborhood characteristics. However, of greater concern to many owners is how districting will affect the rate of change, or appreciation, in property values. To answer this question, IBO used separate equations in which the sales price depended on neighborhood and building characteristics, plus a time trend. As shown in the chart on Brooklyn prices per square foot, prices did not follow a single linear trend from 1975 through 2002. However, we can approximate the overall movement of prices by breaking down the data into overlapping time periods and estimating a linear trend for each period. We have divided that data into six periods: 1975-1982, 1982-1989, 1989-1993, 1993-1997, 1997-2000, and 2000-2002. Because the dependent variable (housva~ is expressed in logarithmic form, the coefficients of the time trend variables can be interpreted as annual percentage rates of change. For each time period there is one equation for all properties sold that are inside historic districts at the time of sale, and another for all sales of properties outside historic districts at the time of sale but still in the six community districts that contain historic districts. The model coefficients are listed in the table on the time trend model. Although the price trends estimated in Model II control for house and neighborhood characteristics, the results are similar to the simple measure of housing prices per square foot displayed in the chart on Brooklyn price trends. In 1975-1982, properties in historic districts increased in price at an annual rate of 12.5 percent, compared with a rate of increase of only 8.4 percent for properties outside historic districts. In 1982- 1989, historic district houses increased in price by an estimated 16.8 percent annually, compared with a 19.8 percent increase for houses outside. During the downturn of 1989-1993, prices fell slightly more inside historic districts than outside (-1.9 percent vs. -1.7 percent). The market for historic properties then recovered somewhat slowly, with an annual price increase of 1.2 percent in 1993-1997, compared with 4.4 percent for non-historic ' a D th b m of Regression Coefficients, Time Trend Model Time period, 1975-1982 1982-1989 1989-1993 Explanatory In Historic Not in In Historic Not in In Historic Not in variable District Historic District Historic District Historic District District District Time trend .125* .084* .168* .198* -0.0186 -.017* Difference in historic district and non-historic district Yes Yes No time trends statistically Gros ff .00021 * .00016` .00018" .00019" ,00016` .00017" Onefam .113' .157' .0822' .119* 0.07 .0867' Yardsize -0.00002 .00013` -.000027 .00013' -0.000019 .000097' Yrblt -.00362` .00664' -0.00298 .00525' -.00398' .0045# Inclevel .336"` .241 ` .470' .409* .416' .269* Subwdist .000184` -.000035' .000184* -.00005` .000179* -.00004' Time eriod> 1993-1997 1997-2000 2000-2002 Time trend 0.0122 .0436* .134* .0467* .122* .151 * Difference in historic district and non-historic district Yes Yes No time trends statistically si nificant? Gros ff .00022` .00018' .00025 .00016` .00023 .0001' Onefam 0.0243 .043` 0.051 0.0222 0.0414 .0409* Yardsize -.000055' .000068` -.000061' .000075' -0.000039 .000038" Yrblt -.0071 ` .0038* -.0063' .0011 ` -0.00045 -.00015 Inclevel .448" .233' .56` .281 ` .607 .269' Subwdist .000275' -.000037' .0002` -.000032' .00027` -.00003* SOURCE: IBO. NOTE: 'Denotes coefficient significant at .Ol level. properties. urmg a o0 1997-2000, historic properties increased in value at an annual rate of 13.4 percent, much higher than the 4.7 percent rate for properties outside historic districts. Finally, during 2000-2002 the annual rate of price increase for historic properties was 12.2 percent, below the rate of 15.1 percent for non- historic properties. The model implies that controlling for structural and neighborhood characteristics, historic properties appreciated at a slightly lower rate than non-historic properties during the periods 1982-1989, 1993-1997, and 2000-2002. In addition, the decline in prices during 1989-1993 was slightly greater for historic properties. However, two caveats are in order. First, the difference in the time trend coefficients for historic vs. non-historic properties is not statistically significant in two of these periods-1989-1993 and 2000-2002. Second, during 1975- 1982 and 1997-2000 appreciation is so much higher among historic NEW YORK CITY INDEPENDENT BUDGET OFFICE 7 compared to non-historic properties that it more than makes up may be more associated with increased maintenance costs and for the periods of weaker performance. obsolete design. Controlling for other dwelling and neighborhood characteristics, prices of class one properties in historic districts sometimes increased faster, sometimes slower, than properties outside the districts. However, the overall effect of inclusion in an historic district during the 28-year period 1975-2002 was positive. Applying the time trend coefficients, a house valued at $37,859 in 1975-the mean price for all class one properties sold in community districts with historic districts-would have risen in value to $457,715 if it had been in an historic district, but only $396,762 if it had been outside the historic district. The distance from the house to the nearest subway station (subwdist) is statistically significant in all 12 equations. As expected, the coefficient is negative for sales of properties outside historic districts, indicating that buyers are willing to pay a premium for better subway access. However, the coefficient is positive for sales within historic districts. Most historic district properties in Brooklyn are close to a subway line, and it may be that within these districts, living at a moderate walking distance from a station is preferred to living adjacent to a station. Other variables also have a significant impact on house prices. Not surprisingly, square footage of the house (variable grosgft) is consistently a strong predictor of sales prices, with all coefficients positive and statistically significant. All coefficients on the census tract income level variable (inclevel) are also positive and highly significant. The dummy variable for aone- family house (onefam) is consistently positive, but not always statistically significant. The size of the yard (yardsize) has a positive and statistically significant impact on the sales price of non-historic properties. However, in the case of houses located inside historic districts, larger yard sizes are associated with lower sales prices. This negative relationship was statistically significant in three of the six time periods. Houses in the expensive brownstone neighborhoods where prices have risen extremely rapidly typically have smaller yards than houses in more modest historic districts. For example, houses in the Brooklyn Heights historic district that sold between 1975 and 2000 had an average yard size of 924 square feet. This compares with an average yard size of 1,196 square feet in the Stuyvesant Heights district, and 4,762 square feet in the Ditmas Park district, both areas with lower per capita income and lower housing prices, than Brooklyn Heights. The year in which the house was built (yrblt) is statistically significant in 10 out of the 12 equations. The coefficients for the historic district equations are all negative, while the coefficients for non-districted properties are all positive. Inside historic districts, older houses are often associated with greater architectural significance. Outside the districts, older houses CONCLUSION IBO found clear evidence that after controlling for property and neighborhood characteristics, market values of properties in historic districts were higher than those outside historic districts for every year in our study. Although the results for price appreciation during particular sub-periods are mixed, for the entire 1975 through 2002 period properties in historic districts increased in price at a slightly greater rate than properties not in districts. Finally, there is not sufficient evidence to conclude that districting itself causes higher prices or greater price appreciation. Written by Alan Treffeisen END NOTES ' Charleston, South Carolina was the first city in the US to establish an historic district, in 1931. New York City's first historic district was Brooklyn Heights in 1965. z Tax class one also contains small condo buildings, gazages and vacant land adjacent to another class one parcel, and some small mixed-use properties. This study excluded such properties. Hereinafter, tax class one properties refers only to conventional one-, two-, and three-family houses. 'Sales are classified as not arms-length if the property is sold two yeazs in a row, and one of two conditions holds: 1) if the price increases by 100 percent or more between the first year and the second year, the first transaction is considered not azms-length; 2) if the price decreases by 9 percent or more between the first year and the second year, the second transaction is considered not azms-length. Price outliers are defined relative to average prices in the community district. While the model implies that historic properties performed less well than non- historic properties during the periods 1989-1993 and 1993-1997, the time trend variables Eor historic districts during these two periods are not statistically significant. 8 NEW YORK CITY INDEPENDENT BUDGET OFFICE Appendix New York City Historical Districts: Locations and Dates of Designation Name Borough Community Date of Board Designation (yr./mo./day) African Burial Grounds and the Commons Manhattan 1 93/02/25 Audobon Terrace Manhattan 12 79/01 /23 Carnegie Hill Manhattan 8 74/07/23 Expanded Carnegie Hill Manhattan 8 93/12/21 Central Park West 73-74 Street Manhattan 7 77/07/12 Central Park West 76 Street Manhattan 7 73/04/19 Charlton-King-Vandam Manhattan 2 66/08/16 Chelsea Manhattan 4 70/09/15 East 17th Street/Irving Place Manhattan 5 98/06/30 Ellis Island Manhattan 1 93/11 /16 Fraunces Tavern Block Manhattan 1 78/11 /14 Governors Island Manhattan 1 96/06/18 Gramercy Park Manhattan 6 66/09/20 Greenwich Village Manhattan 2 69/04/29 Hamilton Heights Manhattan 9 74/11 /26 Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Manhattan 9 00/06/27 Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Northwest Manhattan 9 02/06/18 Hardenbergh/Rhinelander Manhattan 8 98/05/05 Henderson Place Manhattan 8 69/02/11 Jumel Terrace Manhattan 12 70/08/18 Ladies' Mile Manhattan 4/5 89/05/02 MacDougal-Sullivan Gardens Manhattan 2 67/08/02 Madison Square North Manhattan 5 O1 /06/26 Metropolitan Museum Manhattan 7 77/09/20 Mount Morris Park Manhattan 10 71 /11 /03 Murray Hill Manhattan 6 02/01 /29 NoHo Manhattan 2 99/06/29 Riverside Drive-West 80-81 Manhattan 7 85/03/26 Riverside Drive-West 105. Manhattan 7 73/04/19 Riverside-West End Manhattan 7 89/12/19 St, Mark's Manhattan 3 69/01 /14 St. Nicholas Manhattan 9 67/03/16 Sniffen Court Manhattan 6 66/06/21 Soho-Cast Iron Manhattan 2 73/08/14 South Street Seaport Manhattan 1 89/07/11 Stone Street Manhattan 1 96/06/25 Stuyvesant Square Manhattan 6 75/09/23 Treadwell Farm Manhattan 8 67/12/13 Tribeca East Manhattan 1 92/12/08 Tribeca North Manhattan 1 92/12/08 Tribeca South Manhattan 1 92/12/08 Tribeca South Extension Manhattan 1 02/11 /19 Tribeca West Manhattan 1 91 /05/07 Tudor City Manhattan 6 88/05/17 Turtle Bay Gardens Manhattan b 66/06/21 Upper East Side Manhattan 8 81 /05/19 Upper West Side/Central Park West Manhattan 7 90/04/24 West 71St Street Manhattan 7 89/08/29 West End-Collegiate Manhattan 7 84/01 /03 lab-e connnuea on near page NEW YORK CITY INDEPENDENT BUDGET OFFICE 9 Appendix continued from prior page Bertine Block Bronx 1 94/04/05 Clay Avenue Bronx 3 94/04/05 Longwood Bronx 2 80/07/08 Morris Avenue Bronx 5 86/07/15 Morris High School Bronx 2 82/12/21 Mott Haven Bronx 1 69/07/29 Mott Haven East Bronx 1 94/04/05 Riverdale Bronx 8 90/10/16 Albemarle-Kenmore Terraces Brooklyn 14 78/07/11 Boerum Hill Brooklyn 2 73/11 /20 Brooklyn Academy of Music Brooklyn 2 76/09/26 Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn 2 65/11 /23 Carroll Gardens Brooklyn 6 73/09/25 Clinton Hill Brooklyn 2 81 /11 /10 Cobble Hill Brooklyn b 69/12/30 Ditmas Park Brooklyn 14 81 /08/29 . Fort Greene Brooklyn 2 78/09/26 Fulton Ferry Brooklyn 2 77/06/28 Greenpoint Brooklyn 1 82/09/14 Park Slope Brooklyn 6 73/07/17 Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn 9 79/10/09 Prospect Park South Brooklyn 14 79/02/08 Stuyvesant Heights Brooklyn 3 71 /09/14 Vinegar Hill Brooklyn 2 97/01 /14 Douglaston Queens 11 97/06/24 Fort Totten Queens 7 99/06/29 Hunters Point Queens 2 68/05/15 Jackson Heights Queens 3 93/10/19 Stockholm Street Queens 5 00/11 /28 St. George Staten Island 1 94/07/19 NYC Farm Colony Staten Island 2 85/03/26 SOURCE: IBO; Landmarks Preservation Commission. 10 NEW YORK CITY INDEPENDENT BUDGET OFFICE ~~ North Side District Pascoe PowerPoint ~Cce.~l~' ~:5-~c~c~' law i~a~/JrovcyC- ~° "~i ao n_ ~t,.t .sa Td Historic Preservation foe the Central District Section V. Neighborhood Strategies (page 73-98) of the Iowa City Historic Prese rvat7on Plan outlines the objectives for Iowa City Historic Areas antl Neighbor- haorls. Many historic areas lie within the Central Dis- trict. The objectives of the Historic Preservation Plan ~ not u de: • Retention of Historic District and Conserva- tion District status of the already designated areas • Reevaluating distrkcts Yo determine if boundaries or Integrity change a Encouragement of local Historic Distrtet status of the Giiherl-Linn Street and Jeffer- son Street National Register Historic Dls- tricls • Beginning 4he process of designatingGOOSe- town as a local gonservatlon dis lrl cl • Completing surveys of several neighbor- hoods to determine the historic quality and district eligibility. These neighborhoods in- clude: Oak Grove - Kin<wood Avenue Corridor Lucas Farms Neighborhood Morningside -City High Neigh 6o rhood Rochester Avenue. Neigh horhood These objectives and goals help protect and maintain Iowa City's h15Y0(IC resources, which contribute to the quality of Ilfe of Central District neighborhoods. The following goals and objectives For Housing and Qua..lity of Life were formulated with the help of citizens who participated in the Central Planning District meetings and focus groups. Goal 1: Promote the Central District as an attractive place to live by encouraging reinvestment In residential properties throughout the district and by supporting new housing opportunities. a. Improve public outreach to increase awareness of existing programs available through tho City and other agencies to assist with the purchase and/or rehabilitation of older homc;s. b. Investigate incentives for property improvement and rehabi Rtation of the existing blousing stock, both for homeowners antl investment property owners. c. Encourage neigh bnrhootl associations and smaller ad hoc neighborhood groups to advocat© for specific improvements, provide mediation for neighborhood disputes, and act as neighborhood watchdog organizations. d. Support the goals and objectives proposed in the Historic Preservation Plan (see sidebar). e. Support efforts of neighborhood associations, local schools, and other community organiza- tions to create a sense of identity and neighborhood pride through ark, festivals, shared community spaces, distinctive physical improvements, and development of neighborhood communication networks. f. Explore opportunities and plan actively for the creation of new transit-oriented residential areas between the Iowa River and Gilbert Street in concert with efforts to establish a com- muter rail 17ne and Amtrak station in this area. g. Support efforts to create affordable workforce housing within redevelopment areas. Goal 2: Work to achieve a healthy balance of rental and owner-occupied housing in the district's older neighborhoods to promote long-term. investment, affordable housing opportunities, and preser- vation of historic homes and neighborhoods. a. Work to bring. over-occupied properties into tom plies nee with current zoning requirements. b. Encourage the University and other area employers to establish programs and financing in- centives to promote the purchase of homes in oltler neighborhoods to their employees. c. Work to improve conditions or encourage redevelopment in areas that have a concentration of apartments with few amenities and little usable open space. d. In higher density multi-family zones, ensure that adequate infrastructure and open space is provided to create a livable environment for residents. e. Explore ways to discourage inappropriate conversion of historic single-family homes into rooming houses and apartments. G&L R"t C.OF~l~itnl tJ L-U DIi /1hl 4.1c~. J(3L3t3 Proposed Northside Historic District ~ H 5T L7 H w ~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i I ~ m [n ~ !: 420 ~ _p_.. li 419 ' ~ ': ., w y a* ¢~i ~n ~ ~ ~ 4os ~AVEiVPDRT S a m 0 z 0 IV J HPC Recommended Bou ~~ ! 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The objectives of the Historic Preservation Plan ~ not u de: • Retention of Historic District and Conserva- tion District status of the already designated areas • Reevaluating distrkcts Yo determine if boundaries or Integrity change a Encouragement of local Historic Distrtet status of the Giiherl-Linn Street and Jeffer- son Street National Register Historic Dls- tricls • Beginning 4he process of designatingGOOSe- town as a local gonservatlon dis lrl cl • Completing surveys of several neighbor- hoods to determine the historic quality and district eligibility. These neighborhoods in- clude: Oak Grove - Kin<wood Avenue Corridor Lucas Farms Neighborhood Morningside -City High Neigh 6o rhood Rochester Avenue. Neigh horhood These objectives and goals help protect and maintain Iowa City's h15Y0(IC resources, which contribute to the quality of Ilfe of Central District neighborhoods. The following goals and objectives For Housing and Qua..lity of Life were formulated with the help of citizens who participated in the Central Planning District meetings and focus groups. Goal 1: Promote the Central District as an attractive place to live by encouraging reinvestment In residential properties throughout the district and by supporting new housing opportunities. a. Improve public outreach to increase awareness of existing programs available through tho City and other agencies to assist with the purchase and/or rehabilitation of older homc;s. b. Investigate incentives for property improvement and rehabi Rtation of the existing blousing stock, both for homeowners antl investment property owners. c. Encourage neigh bnrhootl associations and smaller ad hoc neighborhood groups to advocat© for specific improvements, provide mediation for neighborhood disputes, and act as neighborhood watchdog organizations. d. Support the goals and objectives proposed in the Historic Preservation Plan (see sidebar). e. Support efforts of neighborhood associations, local schools, and other community organiza- tions to create a sense of identity and neighborhood pride through ark, festivals, shared community spaces, distinctive physical improvements, and development of neighborhood communication networks. f. Explore opportunities and plan actively for the creation of new transit-oriented residential areas between the Iowa River and Gilbert Street in concert with efforts to establish a com- muter rail 17ne and Amtrak station in this area. g. Support efforts to create affordable workforce housing within redevelopment areas. Goal 2: Work to achieve a healthy balance of rental and owner-occupied housing in the district's older neighborhoods to promote long-term. investment, affordable housing opportunities, and preser- vation of historic homes and neighborhoods. a. 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While this is not a total moratorium, it would seem, for the most part, to have the effect that you request. I hope this information is helpful. Regards, Dale Helling Acting City Manager (319) 356-5013 From: Niki Neems [mailto:niki@rsvp-asap.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 10:32 AM To: Council Subject: Liquor licenses downtown I am writing to ask the City Council for a moratorium on liquor licenses for bars in the CB-2 area until you have a chance to explore limiting the number of these licenses through the zoning code. With the space previously occupied by Pet Central being open and Vortex leaving, along with all the press that the after bar close violence is getting, it may be time to seriously examine this issue. Thanks for the time you give our community. nn niki Weems, owner r.s.v.p. 140 north Jinn street iowa city, iowa 52245 319.337.4400p 319.337.4440f www.rsvp-asap.com 4/20/2009 S ~ Alcohol Establishment Spacing Requirements Howard, PCD, Powerpoint Liquor Licenses for On-Premise Sales in the CB-10 Zone 55 ~, 50 a~ ~ 45 0 L ~ 40 Z 35 30 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Existing Alcohol Sales-driented uses in the CB Zones ~ - ~ -- 1 ~- J '^~_l ~ ~. Alcohol Establishment Spacing Requirements U. of I. Presentation n ~ : ..~. .~ Class ~ ~iquc-r Licenses in CB-1i? ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ 19$3 19$4 1935 19$~i 1937 19$3 1939 199 1991 1992 1993 1994 199.5 199~i 1997 1993 1999 290 ~Ot71 2902 2~~3 2t7t}4 2095 4~0 ~~?~ ~~~ 30~ ~s >- ~, 2~0 s~. d 2U~ a ~ ~~~ ~ OCl ~-- ~ ~~~y~~~ ~~~~ `~ ~-r, ._ ~-Liquor Law --^--Pub Intox -~ (]W I *~~~ ~~ ~ ~~~ ~~ ~~ Year ~~~/ ~~ Publish 4/22 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City Council will hold a public hearing on Iowa City's FY10 Annual Action Plan and the FY09 Annual Action Plan amendment (Amendment) on May 5, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., City Hall, Emma Harvat Hall, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA. The Action Plan is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS). The FY10 Annual Action Plan describes the federally funded activities to be undertaken by the City and its recipients during the 2010 fiscal year (July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010). The FY09 Amendment describes the activities to be undertaken by the City and its recipients utilizing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (a.k.a. Stimulus Bill). Copies of the draft FY10 Annual Action Plan and FY09 Amendment are available to the public at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn Street, the Department of Planning and Community Development, 410 E. Washington Street, and at www.icgov.org/actionplan. A thirty (30) day public comment period began on April 4, 2009. Approval of the FY10 Action Plan and FY09 Amendment will also be considered by the City Council on May 5, 2009. Additional information is available from the Department of Planning and Community Development, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240 or by calling 356- 5230. If you are in need of special accommodations for a disability or language translation, please contact Steve Long, Community Development Division, at 356-5250 or 356-5493 TDD at least three business days in advance of the meeting date. ~~~®~l 7k .:III~~~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM DATE: April 27, 2009 T0: City Council ~(j/ FROM: Steve Long, Community Development Coordinator U - RE: Approval of the FY10 Annual Action Plan A public hearing on the FY10 Annual Action Plan, which formally allocates the City's CDBG and HOME funds, will be held on May 5. In addition, City Council will also be considering the approval of the FY10 Annual Action Plan at the May 5 meeting. The deadline for submission of this plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is May 15. The applications for CDBG and HOME funds became available in December 2008 and the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) received the completed applications in January 2009. The Commission members toured many of proposed project sites on February 17 and 18 and then each applicant made a short presentation to HCDC members on February 19. HCDC members developed rankings for each project and met on March 12 and March 26 to formulate funding recommendations. On April 16, HCDC held a public meeting to discuss the FY10 Annual Action Plan, which included their funding recommendations. At that meeting, HCDC voted to recommend approval of the FY10 Annual Action Plan as presented. There is a memo in your packet from Tracy Hightshoe that outlines our recommendation for the CDBG Economic Development Fund. If you choose to allocate the $95,000 in CDBG funds to other CDBG eligible projects then the funds must go to one or a combination of the following projects; Public Facility (Shelter House -New Construction, MECCA -Facility Rehabilitation, Community Mental Health Center -Facility Rehabilitation) or Housing (Isis Investments LLC -Rental, The Housing Fellowship -Rental, Dolphin Lake Point - Homeownership or William Wittig -Rental). The above projects are all eligible; however, staff recommends that the funds be allocated based on the projects with the highest HCDC ranking. The two highest ranked public facility projects not fully funded are Shelter House -New Construction and MECCA -Facility Rehabilitation. The two highest ranked housing projects not fully funded are Isis Investments LLC -Rental and The Housing Fellowship -Rental. If needed, amendments or changes to this plan may be considered at the May 5 meeting. If changes are made to the FY10 Annual Action Plan, Council could approve the plan, as amended, that evening. A draft copy of the FY10 Annual Action Plan was included in your April 30 Council information packet. You can also find the FY10 Annual Action Plan at www.icgov.org/actionplan. Copies of the applications and staff reports are available at the Iowa City Public Library and at the Planning and Community Development Department at City Hall. If you have any questions about the FY10 Annual Action Plan or about the proposed projects please feel free to contact me at 356-5250 or at Steve-long@iowa-city.org. Exhibit A Projects Recommended for FY09 CDBG & HOME Funding Council Approved Request 511312008 2009 Amendment ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Fund' HOUSING PROJECTS Chauncey Swan LP -Rental Housing Dolphin International LLC -Homeownership HACAP -Transitional Housing ICHA -Homeownership ICHA - TBRA Isis Investments LLC -Rental Southgate Development -Homeownership The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Operating The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Pre-Dev. Loan The Housing Fellowship -Rental Housing City of Iowa City -Housing Rehabilitation' PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECTS Arc of Southeast Iowa -Facility Rehabilitation DVIP -Facility Rehabilitation IC Free Medical Clinic -Building Acquisition MECCA -Facility Rehabilitation NCJC -Facility Rehabilitation Twain Elementary -Playground Equip. FY09 AMENDMENT Shelter House -New Construction First Mennonite Church -Home Ties Addition PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS Arc of Southeast Iowa -Operations Compeer -Operations Extend the Dream Foundation -Operations Free Medical Clinic -Operations Local Foods Connection -Operations MECCA -Operations Shelter House -Operations (STAR program) Aid to Agencies' ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING HOME Program Administration CDBG Program Administration and Planning $82,890 $82,890 Subtotal $82,890 $82,890 $18,000 $0 $425,000 $68,000 $325,000 $80,000 $330,000 $187,500 $220,800 $so,ooo $235,000 $94,000 $200,000 $0 $50,000 $28,000 $15,000 $13,000 $499,750 $198,000 $230,000 $230,000 Subtotal $2,548,550 $958,500 $5,851 $3,000 $13,979 $10,000 $300,000 $90,772 $48,523 $11,400 $54,200 $14,600 $60,000 $40,000 Subtotal $482,553 $169,772 Subtotal $116,785 $so,ooo $176, 785 $2,500 $3,000 $1,500 $10,000 $8,000 $5,600 $7,500 $105,000 Subtotal $143,100 $61,373 $152,201 Subtotal $213,574 TOTAL $3,470,667 SOURCES OF FUNDS FY09 CDBG Entitlement FY09 Anticipated CDBG Program Income Prior Year Unexpended CDBG Funds FY09 HOME Entitlement FY09 Anticipated HOME Program Income TOTAL CDBG TOTAL HOME 2009 Amendment: 2009 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Bill) $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $1,500 $1,000 $2,000 $105,000 $115,000 $61,373 $152,201 $213,574 $176,785 $1,539,736 $1,716,521 $651,005 $110,000 $65,000 $826,005 $613,731 $100,000 $713,731 $176,785 TOTAL FY09 FUNDS: $1,716,521 icant's Name: First Mennonite Church Public Facility Priority Need: Child Care Centers -High Project Title: Home Ties Addition Project Description: Construction of a 1,640 SF addition dedicated to the Home Ties program. Home Ties, a program of Community Coordinated Child Care (4C's), provides temporary, free child care for families struggling to find housing, employment and treatment. The families served by Home Ties are dealing with homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, foster care placement and poverty. Local Objective: Support development of child care facilities. (CITY STEPS p.112) Location: 405 Myrtle Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52246 Objective Number Project ID See above 0029 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03M 570.201 c Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMC Start Date Completion Date 06/01 /2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Public Facilities (11) 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2008.029 1 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ®the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG (FY09) ESG HOME In Kind Donations Other Public Funds Private Funds Total: $60,000 ............................................................... $161,400 ............................................................... $221,400 Applicant's Name: Shelter House Community Shelter & Transitional Services Public Facility Priority Need: Emergency Shelter -High Project Title: Construction of New Shelter Project Description: Construction of a new homeless shelter that will provide shelter for 70 individuals. The new facility will also house Shelter House staff, a drop-in center, training room, nurse's office, kitchen, dining room, laundry and outreach offices. The existing facility has a capacity of 29 persons and must deny shelter to approximately 100 men, women and children each month due to lack of space. Local Objective: Emergency Shelter Needs: Support expansion or addition of facilities to meet increased need. (CITY STEPS p.108) Location: 429 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240 Objective Number Project ID See above 0028 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03C 570.201 c Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMC Start Date Completion Date 07/01 /2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Public Facilities (11) 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2008.028 1 The primary purpose of the project is to help ®the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG (FY09) ._..$.1..16,785 ........................... CDBG (FY10) ....$83,215 ................................ HOME ..................................... ... In Kind Donations ...................... . $148,385 ............................................. . . Other Public Funds ............ ... . $351,000 .............................................. . .. Private Funds ........... . .. $1,701,720 .............................................. . ... Tota I : .......... . .. $2, 401,105 r lQ ^~!~,.®~~ C[TY OF IOWA CITY ~~~~ ~v Dui ME~C)RA Date: May 4, 2009 To: City Council From: Tracy Hightshoe, Community Development Planner ~ ~` Re: FY10 CDBG & HOME Allocation The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) made FY10 CDBG and HOME funding recommendations based on last year's HOME and CDBG entitlement as HUD had not released the final amounts. Late last week, HUD posted the Federal Fiscal Year 2009 (City FY10) CDBG and HOME awards on their website. While the City has not received its official award letter from HUD, the CDBG and HOME allocations should be very close to the numbers posted. Based on these numbers, Iowa City will receive additional funding in both the CDBG and HOME programs. The City will receive a 2.5% increase in CDBG funds (FY09 $651,005, FY10 $667,273) and an 11 % increase in HOME funds (FY09 $613,731, FY10 $682,363). This represents a total increase of $84,900, a 5.89% increase (total also includes the 2009 Stimulus funds) from last year. HCDC met today at noon to discuss how to allocate the additional funds. At this meeting, HCDC recommended that the additional $16,268 in CDBG funds be allocated to Shelter House -New Construction and that the additional $68,632 in HOME funds be divided between Dolphin Lake Point for downpayment assistance ($30,000) and Tenant Based Rent Assistance ($38,632). At this meeting, HCDC also reviewed staff's memo to Council regarding the CDBG Economic Development fund. HCDC recommended that the $95,000 be allocated based on the staff recommendation contained in the 4/27/09 Council memo from the Community Development Coordinator. Staff encouraged the Council to allocate these funds to the highest HCDC ranked projects that are CDBG eligible. The two highest ranked, but not fully funded, public facility projects were Shelter House -New Construction and MECCA -Facility Rehabilitation. The two highest ranked housing projects, not fully funded, were Isis Investments LLC -Rental and The Housing Fellowship -Rental. Staff revised the resolution approving the FY10 Annual Action Plan, Exhibit A, based on HCDC's recommendations. The changes are noted in bold. (See attached.) Community Development staff will be at tonight's meeting to answer any questions. Exhibit A Projects Recommended for FY10 CDBG & HOME Funding HCDC (3/26/09) HCDC (514/09) Recommendation or Recommendation or Request Council Earmark* Council Earmark" ECONOMIC DEVELOPIVfENT- Economic Development Fu d' $95,000.00 $95,000.00 $95,000.00 Subtotal $95,000.00 $95,000.00 $95,000.00 HOUSING PROJECTS /' Isis Investments LLC -Rental $250,000.00 $150,000.OD 00 0 $150,000.00 000 00 $220 The Housing Fellowship -Rental The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Op rating $400,000.00 $50,000.00 $220,0 . 6'~7.00 $30 . , $30,687.00 Dolphin Lake Point -Homeownership $558,000.00 y $90y000.00 $120,000.00 Iowa City Housing Authority - TBRA $180,000.00 $110,000.00 $148,632.00 William Wittig -Rental $66,400.00 20,000.00 $20,000.00 City of Iowa City -Housing Rehabilitation' $230,000.00 $230,000.00 $230,000.00 Subtotal $1,734,400.00 $850,687.00 $919,319.00 PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECTS First Mennonite Church -Home Ties Addition ~ $60,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 United Action for Youth -Facility Rehabilitation $18,000.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 Shelter House -New Construction 2 $300,000.0 $83,215.00 $99,483.00 DVIP -Facility Rehab. $12,256. $12,256.00 $12,256.00 MECCA -Facility Rehabilitation $43,639 0 $32,399.00 $32,399.00 CMHC -Facility Rehab. $33,37 .00 $23,504.00 $23,504.00 Neighborhood Centers of JC -Facility Rehab. $26,6 5.00 $26,601.00 $26,601.00 Arc of Southeast Iowa -Facility Rehabilitation $4,5 0.00 $4,500.00 $4,500.00 Subtotal 49 ,386.00 $200,475.00 $216,743.00 PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS Iowa City Free Medical Clinic -Operations 1 00.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Shelter House -Operations $7,5 0.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Successful Living -Operations $8,00 00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Aid to Agencies" $105,00 00 $105,000.00 $105,000.00 Subtotal $130,500.0 $115,000.00 $115,000.00 ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING HOME Program Administration $61,373.00 $61,373.00 $61,373.00 CDBG Program Administration and Planning $152,201.00 $152,201.00 $152,201.00 Su total $213,574.00 $213,574.00 $213,574.00 OTAL $2,671,860.00 1,474,736.00 $1,559,636.00 SOURCE OF FUNDS FY10 CDBG Entitlement $6 1,005.00 $667,273.00 FY10 Anticipated CDBG Program Income $11 000.00 $110,000.00 TOTAL CDBG $761, 05.00 $777,273.00 FY10 HOME Entitlement $613,73 00 $682,363.00 FY10 Anticipated HOME Program Income $100,000.0 $100,000.00 TOTAL HOME $713,731.0 $782,363.00 FY10 TOTAL $1,474,736.00 $1,559,636.00 FY09 Annual Action Plan Amendment r the American Recovery 8~ Reinvestment Act (a.k.a Stimulus Bill) Total Funds: $176,785 ' First Mennonite Church -Home Tie allocated $60,000 n a'~ocated $116 785 (Total FY09 & FY10 CDBG Award of $2 z Shelter House New Constructio 16,268) / ~ r ~'~~~`~~ ®.~~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: April 29, 2009 To: City Council From: Tracy Hightshoe, Community Development Planned }t ~ Re: Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Fund Unfortunately, due to the timing of meetings staff was not able to discuss the following issue at a Council Economic Development Committee prior to your May 4 Council work session. As a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, City staff reviews measures set up by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to evaluate how the City administers the federal dollars we receive. One of these measures is the City's expenditure rate of CDBG funds. This is the amount of funds that can remain in the City's line of credit before spending the funds on eligible activities. After reviewing the list of the proposed FY10 projects and our current CDBG expenditure rate, staff has concerns about an additional allocation of $95,000 for the CDBG Economic Development fund. As of right now the fund has a balance of $120,000 with no pending applications. If the City allocates the proposed FY10 allocation of $95,000 the fund will have $215,000. The City's anticipated FY10 CDBG entitlement allocation is $651,000. HUD does not allow entitlement cities to have expenditure ratios that exceed 1.50 times their entitlement. Iowa City must spend the CDBG funds on a timely basis or risk increased monitoring, more staff time preparing reports on how to increase our spending rate, or simply risk the funds being recaptured by the Treasury. The Economic Development Fund is a great tool for economic development when staff has the capacity to complete marketing efforts and work with lenders to obtain the types of applicants the City wishes to pursue. Due to time constraints now and in FY10 with the drafting of our Consolidated Plan, a.k.a. CITY STEPS for 2011-2015 (starting this May going through September), community development department workload with flood related grants, housing rehabilitation on flood impacted homes, stimulus funding, HMGP buyouts, Single Family New Construction Program, and our regular CDBG and HOME workload staff will have difficulty attracting/directing funds to the type of businesses the City wants to support. The allocation process for these funds is very time consuming. Recently, our HUD representative clarified the interpretation of who is eligible for economic development funds. This guidance will narrow which businesses we can fund. To be eligible for the funds, at least 51 % of the jobs created or retained must be made available or held by low-to-moderate income (LMI) persons. If funding a business, this LMI standard must be applied to the entire business or if the business is expanding, the standard must be met for the entire expansion. This will place more emphasis on the City finding and allocating funds to eligible micro-enterprises who typically need less funding than larger businesses, but who will also need more staff time explaining the process, going over the agreements and general monitoring. $120,000, the current amount in the fund, would allow us to assist approximately six businesses (average allocation of $20,000), which is a historically high number for the City. Community Development staff recommends retaining the available $120,000 for economic development applicants and allocating the $95,000 (FY10 funds) to different CDBG eligible projects that can be spent on a timely basis. Staff would like to present this recommendation to the Council at your May 4 work session. Staff anticipates that by FY11 we can resume full funding for the Economic Development fund. Please contact me at 356.5244 or by email at tracy-hightshoe@iowa-city.org with any questions. HOME I't1~~E~` ~'T~lEF~I~IP Fh[ ~H'f1E} F+ #e: Ifi1~' C~EEL-PEhI~ ~ f~fi~NT IB} .. T~ _. g -.. _ 'syn.-. , .,~- 6 ~~ ia.. I .~f ~..~.` !C'I Tyr' ~7'f 1 ~'~'u'.~ ~ I TY FY2010 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN City Council Regenia Bailey, Mayor Mike O'Donnell, Mayor Pro Tem Connie Champion Amy Correia Matt Hayek Ross Wilburn Mike Wright Housing and Community Development Commission Brian Richman, Chair Charles Drum, Vice Chair Stephen Crane Marcy DeFrance Andy Douglas Holly Mane Hart Rebecca McMurray Michael Shaw City of Iowa City Planning and Community Development 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 5224q 319.356.5230 www. icgov.org Cover: Pain#ing by lowa City ar#is# Marcia Wegman TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I - 91,220 (b) Executive Summary Objectives and Outcomes ..................................................................................... Evaluation of Past Performance ............................................................................ Citizen Participation Process ................................................................................. Section II -Standard Farm 424: CDBG & HOME Program ............................... Section III - 91.220 (c) Resources & Objectives 1 } Federal Resources ......................................................................................... 2} Other Resources & Leverage ......................................................................... HOME Match Requirement ............................................................................. 3} Annual Objectives ........................................................................................... Section IV - 91.220 (d} Activities to be Undertaken .......................................... Section V - 91.220 (e) Outcome Measures ........................................................ Section VI - 91.220 (fl Geographic Distribution Geographic Distribution of Resources Narrative ................................................... Map Showing LMI Areas (2000 Census data} ....................................................... FY10 Project Locations ......................................................................................... Allocation Priorities - HCDC Memo ........................................................................ Section VII - 9'1.220 (g) Affordable Housing ...................................................... Section VIII -- 91.220 (h) Public Housing ............................................................ Section IX - 91.220 (i) Homeless & Other Special Needs Activities ................ Section X - 91.220 (j) Barriers to Affordable Housing ...................................... Section XI - 91.220 (k) Other Actions ................................................................ Section XII ~- 91.220 (I) HOME Program Specific Requirements ....................... Section Xlll - 91.230 Monitoring .............................................................. Appendix Resolution Adopting the FY10 Annual Action Plan ................................................ Exhibit A-Projects Recommended for FY10 CDBG & HOME Funding ................. Publication Notices ................................................................................................. Public Comments Received & Staff Response ....................................................... Section I - 91.220 (b) Executive Summary Concise executive summary that includes objectives and outcomes identified in the plan, an evaluation ofpast performance and a review of the citizen participation process. The City of Iowa City is an entitlement community and therefore is qualified to receive financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on an annual basis. Specifically, the City qualifies for Federal entitlement funding made available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG} and HOME Investment Partnership Programs (HOME}, Past performance has demonstrated that the City has administered both of these programs efficiently and effectively. The City's fiscal year far these programs is July 1~tthrough June 30th, and funding may be utilized to implement a variety of housing and community development activities. These must either: (1 } provide benefit to low and moderate-income persons; (2) reduce or eliminate slum and blight conditions; or (3) address an urgent need. Program goals are to: {1) "Provide Decent Housing; (2} "Provide a Suitable Living Environment; and (3) "Expand Economic Opportunities". To remain eligible for this funding, the City is required to prepare a HUD mandated Consolidated Plan, known locally as CITY STEPS. This comprises both an Annual Ac#ion Plan and aFive-Year Strategy. The Annual Action Plan primarily presents a budget for proposed activities to be implemented during the course of the program year and to address needs identified as part of the overall five-year strategy. This FY10 (Federal FY09) Annual Action plan is for the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 and comprises the last annual increment of the Five-Year Strategy (July 1, 2005 through .tune 30, 2010). To budget activities to be implemented each program year, the City invites funding applications each December prior to the upcoming program year beginning July 1. AI! applicants are required to apply according to a prescribed format, including City departments, for-profit and non-profit entities. Speci#ic efforts to broaden public participation include publicizing the availability of application farms in the City's local newspaper (the "Iowa City Press-Citizen"}, cable television's government channel as well as posting them on the City's web page. Applications are reviewed by the City's Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) and Community Development staff. HCDC is an ad-hoc, City Council appointed advisory commission with nine community representatives. By HUD categories (Public Service, Public Facility & Housing}, HCDC recommends to the City Council which proposed activities should be funded and at what amount. The City Council may either accept, reject, or modify the Commission's recommendations} and approves a draft Action Plan that is made available for at least a 30-day public review and comment period. A public hearing follows the comment period. A comprehensive schedule of the consolidated planning process, including public reviewlcomment, hearing, and Council action dates is directly conveyed to all applicants. This year's Action Plan was approved by the City Council on May 5, 2009, with the public review and comment period designated from April 4th through May 4th. The public comments received can be found in Section VI1, Citizen Participation Process and Public Comments Received- From the entitlement grants, $713,731 was allocated to qualified activities under the HOME Investment Partnership Program and $761,005 was allocated to qualified activities under the -i- Community Development Black Grant (CDBG) Program. One hundred percent of the CDBG funds will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. The projects are individually identified and described within this plan, along with other areas of concern that address issues such as: geographical distribution of funds; outcome performance measurement; leverage and match; homelessness; anti-poverty strategy; continuum of care; fair housing; monitoring; and certifications. Objectives and Outcomes After the Five-Year Plan was initially approved, the City subsequently began #o specifically include within its respective incremental annual plans more executive summary information related to outcome performance measures. Below is a summary of stated objectives and outcomes relative to activities that were allocated funds as stated both in the Annual Action Plan and by amendment in the Five Year Plan: Generally, three outcomes are relative to program funding objectives: - AvailabilitylAccessibiiity Applicable to activities that make up services, infrastructure, housing or shelter available or accessible to low- and moderate-income people, including persons with disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the affordable basics of daily living available and accessible to low- and moderate-income people. - Affordability Applicable to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways in the lives of low- and moderate-income people, including: the creation or maintenance of affordable housing; basic infrastructure hook-ups; or services such as transportation or day care. - Sustainabili#y Applicable to (multiple) activities or services that are directed toward improving communities or neighborhoods (to make them livable or viable) by providing benefit to low and moderate-income people or by removing or eliminating slums or blighted areas. Each FY10 funded activity must fit into one the objectives and outcomes as identified below. Outcome 1: Outcome 2: Outcome 3: Availabilit IAccessibilit Affordabilit Sustainabili# Objective #1 SL-~ SL-2 SL-3 Suitable Living Accessibility far the Affordability for the Sustainability for the Environment (SL) purpose of creating purpose of creating purpose of creating Suitable Living Suitable Living Suitable Living Environments Environments Environments Objective #2 DH-1 DH-2 DH-3 Decent Housing Accessibility for the Affordability far the Sustainability for the (DH) purpose of providing purpose of providing purpose of providing Decent Housin Decent Housin Decent Housin Objective #3 EO-1 EO-2 EO-3 Economic Accessibility for the Affordability for the Sustainability far the Opportunity (EO) purpose of creating purpose of creating purpose of creating Economic Opportunities Economic Economic O ortunities O ortunities -~- Evaluation of Past Performance Past performance has demonstrated the City has administered both the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs efficiently and effectively. This is reinforced by consistent approvals of the City's Annual Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) by HUD and as evidenced by regulatory compliance that includes satisfactory timeliness of expenditure ratios with extraordinarily high benefit to low and moderate income persons. The stated goals should be considered the City's best approximation and are dependent upon: 1) the receipt of funding, which is unknown in advance far an entire 5 year plan; 2) the receipt of activity proposals from applicants, which mayor may not propose to undertake activities that align with goals for each respective fiscal period; and 3) citizen participation that has wide discretion in terms of setting allocation priorities among competing interests with resources available for any given fiscal year. Goals are not reported far City fiscal years 2006 and 2007 as HUD's directive was not implemented (and wasn't required when initiated) until the third incremental year of the City's Plan. Actual accomplishment data for FY09 will not be available until July 15, 2009. Objective `"SL" TO CREATE OR ENHANCE SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS Outcome 1 Through new, improved, or continued avaiiabiiitylaccessibility .., fnr Activity} Code Activit Fundin Performance Indicators Year Goal Actual FY06 NA NA Number of LowlMod FY07 NA NA S.L - 1.1 Public Services CDBG Income Persons AssistedlServed FY08 4,250 5,520 FY09 4,250 FY10 4,250 FY06 NA NA FY07 NA NA S.L - 12 Accessibility CDBG Number of Public Facilities A i t d FY08 2 2 ss s e FY09 2 FY10 2 FY06 NA NA Number of LowlMod FY07 NA NA S.L - ~ .3 Homeless CDBG Income Persons AssistodlServed FY08 900 817 FY09 900 FY10 900 FY08 NA NA Number of Public Facilities A i t dlS d FY07 NA NA S.L - 1.4 Public Facilities CDBG ss s e erve (General) FY08 5 2 FY09 5 FY10 5 -3- Ob~ective "SL" TO CREATE OR ENHANCE SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS Outcome 3 Through new or improved sustainabilit ... for Activit Code Activit Funding Performance Indicators Year Goal Actual FY06 NA NA Number of Public Facilities FY07 NA NA S.L - 3.1 Homeless CDBG Assistedl5er~ed Sh l FY08 2 1 ( ter} e FY09 2 FY10 2 Objective "DH" TO CREATE OR ENHANCE DECENT HOUSING Outcome 1 Through new, improved, or continued availabilitylaccessibility ... for (Activity Code Activit 1=undin Performance lndicators Year Goal Actual FY06 NA NA CDBG FY07 NA NA D.H - 1.1 New Housing andlor Number of t_owlMod I U it A i t d FY08 30 21 HOME ncome n : s ss s e FY09 30 FY10 30 FY06 NA NA CDBG Number of LowlMnd FY07 NA NA D.H - 1.2 Homebuyer Assistance andlor Income Units Assisted FY08 25 1 HOME FY09 25 FY10 25 Objective "DH" TO CREATE OR ENHANCE DECENT HOUSING Outcome 2 Throu h new or im roved affordability .., for (Activity) Code Activit Fundin Performance Indicators Year Goal Actual FY06 NA NA CDBG Number of LowlMod FY07 NA NA D.H - 2.1 Existing Rehabilitation andlor Income Units Assisted FY08 30 22 HOME FY09 30 FY10 30 FY06 NA NA CDBG Number of Low/Mod FY07 NA NA D H- 2 2 Existing Acquisition andlor Income Units Assisted FY08 8 7 HOME FY09 8 FY10 8 D.H - 2.3 Rental CDBG Number of LowlMod FY06 NA NA Assistance andlor HOME Income Units Assisted FY07 NA NA FY08 10 188 FY09 10 -4- FY10 10 Objective "EO" TO CREATE OR ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Outcome 1 Through new, improved, or continued availabilitylaccessibility ... for (Activit )) Code Activit Fundin Performance lndicators Year Goa[ Actual FY06 NA NA Number of LowlMod FY07 NA NA E.O - 1.1 Employment T i i CDBG Income Persons Assisted FY08 5 36 ra n ng FY09 5 FY10 5 Objective "EO" TO CREATE OR ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Outcome 2 Throu h new or im roved affordabilit ... for Activit Code Activity Funding Performance Indicators Year Goal Actual FY06 NA NA Micro- Number of L lM d FYD7 NA NA E.O - 2.1 Enterprise GDBG ow o income Businesses FY08 1 1 Assistance Assisted FY09 1 FY10 1 FY06 NA NA Number of LowlMod FY07 NA NA E.O.- 2.2 Direct Financial Assistance CDBG Income Jobs CreatedlRetained (FTE) FY08 5 15.5 FY09 5 FY10 5 Objective "EO" TO CREATE OR ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Outcome 3 Throu h new or improved sustainabiiity... for Activit Code Activity Funding Performance Indicators Year Goal Actual FY06 NA NA No proposed activity. With FY07 NA NA EO -- 3.1 None Proposed CDBG declining federal resources, the Cit relies on other FY08 0 NA y available incentives. FY09 0 NA FY10 0 NA Allocation Priorities The Allocation Priorities -Estimated vs. Actual Table as shown below identifies the City's progress is -s- directing funds to the five CITY STEPS categories. Based on this table, the funds directed to Public Services, Economic Development and Administration have met the goals originally established in CITY STEPS. The City has allocated significantly more funds to housing (target 48%, actual 61 %) and Tess funds to public facilities (target 21 %, actual 13%} than anticipated. The City hired a consultant to complete a Housing Market Analysis in 2007. Based on the analysis, affordable housing is a critical need in the Iowa City metro area. The study also indicated that there is a larger demand for rental housing than owner-occupied housing. The City has allocated substantially more funds to rental housing activities than anticipated (target 25%, actual 44%) and fewer funds to tenant based rental assistance (target 20%, actual 10%). No funds were allocated to housing counseling. The City has not received applications for this type of activity and many local providers state the need is being met elsewhere. This summer the ci#y will begin preparations for the upcoming Consolidated Plan (2011-2015}. Based on public input and information from the 2007 Housing Market Analysis, the City will consider if changes in funding goals are necessary. -6- r~ V _a V a '~ c~ a #~ V O 0 0 0 0 0 0 y 'p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O `~ ~ ~ ~ a is] a o O O a Q o ~ 0 O C l[i CD CO ~ (~ r ~(} d 13 ~r} ~ N . 6 r} EfT ~f3 64 C ++ ~ W U~ o ° o O ~ O ~t _ N 00 C+0 ~ O ~' Q m V c~ E w d r. 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Ei3 64 Eta Y ti Eg CU ~ O ~ r ~ o C ~ ~ ~ Q ti O ~„~ ~ N U~ r N ~ Lp N N N M M r E!9 Et3 Ef} Et3 N' V `fl `~ a w C Y/ ~ ~ O _ U ~ ~ y ~ O ~ ~ 0 -Q ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ N C U U O _ G ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ o E ~ H ~ a ~ w n Ci#izen Participation Process Throughout the year the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC} holds public hearings to oversee the operation of the Community Development Division and the Iowa City Housing Authority, monitor CDBG and HOME projects, and listen to public input into these and other programs. The City of Iowa City's current 5-year Consolidated Plan (2006-2010 CITY STEPS) was adopted in December 2004. Numerous public meetings and hearings were held to solicit public comment regarding the development of the CITY STEPS plan. In addition, HCDC and the City Council have held a number of meetings for the preparation of the FY10 Annual Action Plan and other HUD related documents. The public has been invited to participate in all of the meetings and efforts were made to encourage and increase citizen participation. The following is a chronology of the events, meetings, public hearings and actions taken in relation to the FY10 Annual Action Plan and Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS}. Dec. 4, 2008 Dec. 17, 2008 Jan. 8, 2009 Jan. 21, 2009 Feb. 19, 2009 March 12, 2009 March 26, 2009 April 4, 2009 April 20, 2009 Apri! 22, 2009 May 4, 2009 May 5, 2009 May 5, 2009 Anticipated Dates May 14, 2009 May 26, 2009 June 12, 2009 July 1, 2009 Public notice that CDBG and HOME applications are available CDBGIHOME Applicant Workshop CDBGIHOME Applicant Workshop Applications due to City of Iowa City by 12 noon HCDC meeting questionlanswerdlscussion with applicants HCDC meeting review of rankings & average funding HCDC meeting: recommendation on funding awards Draft Annual Action Plan - 30-day comment period begins Council Sets FY10 Action Plan Public Hearing Public Hearing Notice Appears in Press-Citizen Expiration 30-day comment period on the FY10 Annual Action Plan City Council: public hearing on the FY10 Annual Action Plan City Council: resolution-approving the FY10 Annual Action Plan FY10 Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD Submission of Environmental Review Record and FONSI (as applicable) Submission of Request #or Release of Funds Start FY10 CDBG and HOME projects PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED A 30 day public comment period regarding the FY10 Annual Action Plan ran from April 4, 2009 to May 4, 2009. During that time the City received ?written comments and received additional comments during a public hearing held on May 5, 2009. The written comments received can be found in the Appendix. ~g_ Section II - Standard Form 424: CDBG & HOME Program -9- '~.' X44 ~~ ~ 2 ' .k ~: 7t ~ <~^w nxx `' ~ SF 424 The SF 424 is part of the CPMP Annual Action Plan. SF 424 form telds are included in this document. Grantee information ~s linked from the l CPMP.xIs document of the CPMP cool r '~ ~ ~ - - _ _ Y.~'~' ~~ Complete the fellable fields (blue cells) in the table below. The other items are pre-filled with values from the Grantee Information Worksheet. Date Submitted Ma 14, 2009 pplicant Idontifer 26004$05 T e of Submission Dato Rocoived b state State Identifier p lication Pre-application Date Received b HUD Federal Identifier426004805 ^ Construction ^ Construction ^ Non Construction ^ Non Construction p licant Information Jurisdiction Cit of Iowa Cit UOG Code Street Address Line 1 410 E. Washin ton Street Or anizational DUNS 1454D9996 Street Address Line 2 Or anizational Unit Municipalit City Iowa Cit lows Department Plannin &Communit Dev't ip 5224D Count U.S.A. Division Communit Devela ment Empio er Identification Number EW : County Johnson 2-6004805 Pro ram Yoar Start Date (MMIDD) 07I011D8 pplicant Type: Municipality Specify Other Type if necessary: S eci Other T e U.S. Department o Pro ram Fundin Housin and Urgan Develo men Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers; Doscriptive Title of Applicant Project(s); Areas Affected by Project(s) {cities, Counties, localities otc.); Estimated Funding Community Development Block Grant 14218 Entitlement Grant CDBG Project Titles Description of Areas Affected by CDBG Project(s) GDBG Grant Amount $651,OD5 dditional HUD Grant(s) Leveraged Describe $544,785 HOME, Stimulus 8~ STAR dditional Federal Funds Leveraged $351,D00 dditional State Funds Leveraged $0 t_ocally 1<overaged Funds $1,287,889 Grantee Funds Leveraged $1,531,806 $Anticipated Program Income $110,000 Other (Describe) otal Funds Leveraged for CDBG-based Project(s) $3,815,480 Home investment Partnerships Program 14.239 NOME HOME Project Titles Description of Areas Affected by HOME Project(s) HOME Grant Amount $613,731 dditional HUD Gran#(s) Leveraged $618,329 Describe CDBG & State HOME funds dditional Federal Funds Leveraged $0 dditional State Funds Leveraged $0 Locally Leveraged Funds $1,256,614 Grantee Funds Leveraged $97,717 $Anticipated Program income $1DD,000 Other (Describe) LIH7C $1,677,651 Total Funds Leveraged for HOME-based Project(s) $3,650,311 -3U- Con ressional Districts of: Is application subject to review by state t=xecutive Order Applicant Districts Second Project Districts Second 12372 Process? Is the applicant delinquent on any federal debt? If "Yes" please include an additional document ^ Yes This application was made available to the state EO 92372 rocess for roview on DATE explaining the situation. X^ No Pro ram is not covered b EO 12372 ^ Yes X^ No ^ NIA Program has not been selected by the state for review Person to be contacted regarding this application First Name Michael Middie Initial Last Name Lombardo itle City Manager Phone 319.355.5010 Fax 319.356.5217 entail Michael-lombardo Iowa-cit .or Grantee Website ww.ic ov.or Other Contact Steve Long Signature of Authorized Representative Date Signed Section 111 - 91.220 {c} Resources & Objectives The consolidated plan must provide a concise summary of the federal resources expected to be made available to address priority needs and specific objectives identified in the strategic plan. 1 }Federal Reso€~rces In addition to the Emergency Shelter Grants and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA} funds Iowa Cify non-profits organizations receive directly through the state of Iowa and funds received by Shelter House for HUD's Supported Training and Access to Resources (STAR} program, the City receives various other federal resources including Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher Program}, Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Capital Funds for Public Housing. The Iowa City Housing Authority, a division of the City of Iowa City, administers and manages federally funded Section 8 and Public Housing programs. The Iowa City Housing Authority covers an area which encompasses Johnson County, Iowa County, and Washington County, North of Highway 92. Funding is provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Established in 1969, the Iowa City Housing Authority serves over 1,300 families a year. Participants qualify based upon income guidelines. Of the program participants approximately 66% are disabled ar elderly. In addition, the Iowa City Housing Authority strives to improve the quality of life for those they serve; the Iowa City Housing Authority has and continues to act as a community leader an not only affordable housing but also Fair Housing. fn calendar year 2008, the Housing Authority received $6 million (Housing Assistance Payments and Administrative Fees) for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Of the total number of vouchers available to the Housing Authority, approximately 70% are utilized in Iowa City. The City of Iowa City owns and operates a public housing program. Public housing was established to provide affordable, decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. HUD distributes federal subsidies to the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA} to operate and manage the properties. The City of Iowa City owns 81 units of public housing, while the ICHA serves as the landlord for the units. In FY08, the Housing Authority paid approximately $300,000 to private sector contractors far the capital improvement, general maintenance and repair of the Public Hauling properties. The ICHA has not been designated by HUD as "troubled." In fact, under HUD's Public Housing Assessment System, the lows City Housing Authority qualifies as a High Performer, thus enabling them to receive bonus capital funds. In FY09, Aniston Villages Limited Partnership was allocated Low Income Housing Tax Credits, City General Obligation Bands and City and State HOME funds to construct 22 affordable rental units. The HOME and General Obligation Bond funds were used to provide the local commitment required by the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program administered by the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA). Construction is anticipated this summer and completion by December 31, 2011. The project received funds from the following sources: City of Iowa City GO Bond funds: $282,000 State HOME Funds: $900,000 IFA -Low Income Housing Tax Credits: $4,119 335 FY08 & FY09 HOME funds: $545,772 -~2- Method of Distribution CDBG Min Amount Max Amount Competitive 0 0 Formula 0 $651,005 Retained far State Project 0 0 Non-Competitive 0 0 State Admin of Program 0 0 The State of Iowa administers the 1`SGP program statewide and allocates funds to local roviders. Three Iowa City providers receive ESGP funds from the state. ESGP Min Amount Max Amount Competitive 0 0 _ Formula 0 0 Retained for State Pro~ect 0 0 Non-Com etitive 0 0 State Admin of Program 0 $77,000 HOME Min Amount Max Amount Com etitive 0 0 Formula 0 _ $613,731 Retained for State Project D D Non-Competitive 0 0 State Admin of Program 0 0 The State of Iowa administers the HOPWA program statewide and allocates funds to loco! providers. One lows City provider receives HOPWA funds from the state. HOPWA Min Amount Max Amount Competitive 0 0 F'ormufa 0 0 Retained for State Project 0 0 Non-Competitive 0 0 State Admin of Program 0 $91,520 SOURCES OF FUNDS FY10 CDBG Entitlement FY10 CDBG Estimated Program income FY10 HOME Allocation FY1 D HOME Estimated Program Income TOTAL CDBG TOTAL HOME FY10 TOTAL -13- $651,005 $110,000 $761,005 $613,731 $100, 000 $713,731 $1,474,736 2) O#her Resources & Leverage, HOME Match Requirement Iowa City is fortunate to have active and vital organizations that provide housing and supportive services within the community. As such, multiple resources {federal, state, local and private} are available for activities including housing, jobs and human services. In addition to these funds, other resources like donations and volunteers are utilized. According to the applications, we have been able to estimate that $7,4fi5,791 in other funds will be leveraged. This amounts to $5.90 leveraged for each dollar of local CDBG and HOME funds allocated by the City of lowa City. In addition, other municipal resources such as genera[ fund expenditures, infrastructure improvements and tax exemptions may be used to meet the City's HOME match liability. Actual leverage and HOME match figures will depend on the outcomes of the projects proposed in this annual action plan. Upon completion of the FY10 projects the exact amount of other resources leveraged by these projects will be known and included within the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. The City currently has $1,930,645 in excess match carried aver from previous years. Private banks and lending institutions often provide significant capital to both Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program {HOME) projects. Both the City and local organizations recognize this mutually beneficial relationship. To promote the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS) both parties have taken steps to strengthen and expand our partnerships. As stated above, other resources include in~kind donations, volunteers, foundations and businesses. The following is a list of organizations or groups identified as contributing to FY10 CDBG and HOME projects: Private (donations} Private (loans} Private (foundations) Private (faith based) Public funds United Way Johnson County In-kind Donations (skilled lobar, goods, materials, waived fees) Volunteers City of Iowa City University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Low-Income Housing Tax Credits -14- 3) Annual Objectives Generally, there are three objectives relative to program funding: - Creating (or Enhancing) Suitable Living Environments Applicable to activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment. - Providing Decent Housing Applicable to housing programs where the purpose is to meet individual family or community needs, and not programs where housing is an element of a larger effort (such as would otherwise be applied under the "Suitable Living Environment" Objective). - Creating Economic Development Opportuni#ies Applicable to activities that are related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job creation. More specific activity related objectives stated in the Action Plan are: Housing The City will make intensive use of the existing stock of housing through rental assistance, rehabilitation, and first-time homebuyer strategies. The City will also assist with the production of new housing units and the acquisition of existing housing units to expand the permanent affordable housing stock. Public Facilities The City will assist with the renova#ion, expansion and construction of facilities and community centers that are accessible to low-moderate income residents for a variety of uses. For example: senior centers, youth centers, neighborhood facilities, child care centers, recreational centers, health facilities and other public facilities. Public Services The City will continue to support a variety of public services, ranging from meeting basic needs to achieving self-sufficiency. Priority needs include transportation, senior services, youth services, subs#ance abuse treatment; health services, fair housing activities, child care services, and employment. Accessibility The City will assist community efforts to explore, expand and enhance accessibility needs throughout Iowa City to create and maintain a barrier free environment. Economic Development The City intends to help families move toward self-sufficiency through economic development activities that include not only direct assistance to businesses, but also through education and job training opportunities to low-moderate income residents. Homeless To serve the need for the provision of emergency shelter, transitional housing and permanent housing far its homeless population. The City, in partnership with others, will address gaps through expanded support for existing emergency shelter and transitional housing facilities plus provide enhanced support for selected supportive service providers. Planning and Administration Iowa City will provide administrative capacity for effective and efficient implementation of plans and programs including, as appropriate, supportive service and capacity-building assistance for non-profit entities. -15- Section IV -- 9'1.220 (d) Activities to be Undertaken -16- FY10 CDBG & HOME Budget Council Approved Request _ (5I5109J ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Fund* HOUSING PROJEC75 lsis Investments LLC -Rental The Housing Fellowship -Rental The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Operating Dolphin Lake Point -Homeownership Iowa City Housing Authority - TBRA William Wittig -Rental City of Iowa City -Housing Rehabilitation* PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECTS United Action for Youth -Facility Rehabilitation Shelter House -New Construction' DVIP -Facility Rehab. MECCA -Facility Rehabilitation CMHC -Facility Rehab. Neighborhood Centers of ,~C -Facility Rehab. Arc of Southeast Iowa -Facility Rehabilitation PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS Iowa City Free Medical Clinic -Operations Shelter House -Operations Successful Living -Operations Aid to Agencies* ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING HOME Program Administration CDBG Program Administration and Planning $95,000.00 $95,000.00 Subtotal $95,000.00 $95,000.00 $250,000.00 $~ 50,000.00 $4Da,DDO.DD $22a,Dao.oD $50,000.00 $30,687.D0 $558,000.00 $90,000.00 $180,000.00 $110,000.00 $66,400.00 $20,000.00 $230,000.00 $230,000.00 Subtotal $2,444,400.00 $850,687.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 $300,000.00 $83,215.00 $12,256.00 $12,256.00 $43,639.00 $32,399.00 $33,376.00 $23,504.00 $26,615.00 $26,601.00 $4,500.00 $4,500.00 Subtotal $498,386.40 $200,475.00 $10,000.00 $5,000.00 $7,500.00 $2,500.00 $8,000.00 $2,500.00 $105,000.00 $105,000.00 Subtotal $149,280.00 $115,000.00 $61,373.00 $61,373.00 $152,201.00 $152,2D1.00 Subtotal $213,574.00 $213,574.00 ''Council Earmark TOTAL $3,400,640.00 $1,474,736.00 FY09 Annual Action Plan Amendment for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (a.k.a. Stimulus Bill}. Total Funds: $176,785. SheEter House -New construction allocated $116,785 (Tota# FY09 ~ FY10 CDBG award of $200,OOD} First MennonitelHome Ties -New addition allocated $60,000 -17- Applicant's Name: City of Iowa City Housing Priority Need: Owner-occupied, Physical Defects -High Project Title: City of Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Program Project Description: Provide rehabilitation services to low-to-moderate income homeowners. Services include comprehensive rehabilitation, exterior rehabilitation, emergency repair, accessibility and mobile home repairs. Loco! Objective: Rehabilitation of Old Units: Encourage and support the rehabilitation of low-interest rehabilitation loan/grant funds for owner-occupied housing units. (See CITY STEPS p. 96-109) Location: Community Wide Objective Number Project ID See above 001 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 14A 570-202 Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMH Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Housin Units 10 24 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2009.001 24 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ^the Homeless ^Persons with HIVIAIDS ^Porsons with Disabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG HOME LIHTC State HOME Other Pubic Funds Private Funds Tenant Rents Total: $150,000 $80,00 $230,000 -ts- Applicant's Name: Dolphin International LLC Housing Priority Need: Owner-occupied, Large Related -Low Project Title: Lake Paint Enclave Project Description: Provide downpayment assistance to households under 80% of area median income. Local Objective: Acquisition of Existing Units: Provide assistance to low-to-moderate income households to purchase existing housing. (See CITY STEPS p. 96-109) Location: 2401 Highway 6, Iowa City 52240 Objective Number Project ID See above 0002 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 13 NA Type of Recipien# CDBG National Objective Private For Profit NA Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Households 04 9 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2009.002 9 The primary purpose of the projec# is to help: ^the Homeless ^Persans with HIVIAlIJ5 ^Persons with flisabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG HOME LIHTC State HOME Other Public Funds Tenant Rents Private Funds Total: .... _ ... $9o,oao $$10,000 $900,000 Downpayment Assistance: Recapture Provision 10 Year Period of Affordability. Years 1-5, 100% Recapture Years 6-10, 20% Forgiven Annually -19- Applicant's Name: Iowa City Housing Authority Housing Priority Need: Rental -High Project Title: Tenant Based Rent Assistance Project Description: The Iowa City Housing Authority will operate a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program that will target low income households under 30% of the median income. Local Objective: Rental Assistance: Encourage the expansion of rental assistance programs. (See CITY STEPS p. 96-109) Location: Throughout Johnson County Objective Number Project ID See above 0003 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05S NIA Type of Recipien# CDBG Na#ional Objective Local Government NIA Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2011 Performance Indicator Annual Units Households 04 12 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2009.003 23 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ^the Homeless ^Persons with HIVIAIDS ^Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG HOME LIHTC State HOME Other Public Funds Tenant Rents Private Funds Total: $110,000 ...$47, 314 ...................... $157,314 ?o Applicant's Name: Isis Investments LLC Housing Priority Need: Affordable Rental (Large-Related) - HighlMedium Project Title: Isis Affordable Homes Project Description: Applicant will purchase three existing three or four bedroom homes to rent to households under 50% of median income. Local Objective: Acquisition of Existing Units: Acquisition of existing units for affordable rental housing for low income persons. {See CITY STEPS p. 9E-109} Location: Citywide Objective Number Project ID See above 0004 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 01 NA Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Private for Profit NA Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 6/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Housin Units 10 3 Local 1D Units Upon Completion 2009.004 3 The primary purpose of the project is to help ^the Homeless ^Persons with HIVIAI DS ^Persons with Disabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG HOME $150,000 LI HTC State HOME Other Public Funds Private Funds $277,800 Tenant Rents Total: $427,800 ?~ Applicant's Name: The Housing Fellowship Housing Priority Need: Project Ti#le: Other Public Services - H CHDO Operating Expenses Project Description: As a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), applicant is eligible to receive funds for operational expenses. Applicant owns and manages 1 ~ 7 affordable rental units and has placed 17owner-occupied homes in a community land trust. Local Objective: Reduce barriers to affordable housing: pursue funding for affordable housing from federal, state and private sources to supplement City efforts to producelmaintain affordable housing. (See CITY STEPS p. 101-102, 125-126} Location: 322 E. 2"d Street, Iowa City, 52240 Objective Number Project ID See above 0005 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 19B NIA Type of Recipient CDBG National Subrecipient Private Objective NIA Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Or anizations 09 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2009.005 1 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ^the Homeless ^Persons with HIVIAIDS ^Persons with Disabilities ^Public Housing deeds Funding Sources: CDBG HOME bfHTC S#ate HOME Other Public Funds Private Funds To#al: $30,687 - ....... $30,687 22 Applicant's Name: The Housing Fellowship Housing Priority Need. Affordable Rental (Large-Related} ~- HighlMedium Project Ti#le: Home and Neighborhood Program Project Description: Applicant wilt purchase real property for the construction of eleven two and three-bedroom homes available for rent to working families (families earning 0-60% AMI}. This is a part of a Low Income Housing Tax Credit project. Local Objective: Production of New Units: Encourage the production of new affordable rental and owner-occupied housing units. (See CITY STEPS p. 96-109) Location: Citywide Objective Number Project !D See above 0006 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 01 570.201(a) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMH Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 11/30/2011 Performance Indicator Annual Units Housin Units 10 5 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2009.006 ~ 1 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ^the Homeless ^Persons with HIVIAfDS ^Porsons with Disabilities ^Public Housing Noeds Funding Sources: CDBG HOME LlHTC State HOME Other Public Funds Private Funds Tenant Rents Total: ..... . $28,329 $191,671 ...,$.1..,.677,651 $440, 000 $229,217 $2,566,868 23 Applicant's Name: Bill Wittig Housing Priority Need: Affordable Rental (Small-Related}IPermanent Housing -High Project Title: Affordable Rental Housing Project Description: Applicant will rehabilitate a 16 unit -single room occupancy property in order to maintain it as transient housing and ensure code compliance. Ali tenants are between 0-30% MFI. Local Objective: Rehabilitation of Old Units -Rental Units. (See CITY STEPS p. 101.) Location: 1131 3rd Avenue, Iowa City Objective Number Project ID See above 0007 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 146 570.202 Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Private for Profit LMH Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 6/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Housin Units 10 16 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2009.007 16 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ^the nameless ^Persons with HIVIAIDS ^Persons with Disabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG HOME LIHTC State HOME Other Public Funds Private Funds Tenant Rents Total: $20,000 $20,000 24 Applicant's Name: Arc of Southeast Iowa Public Facility Priority Need: Youth Centers -High Services for Persons with Disabilities -Medium Project Title: Facility Rehabilitation Project Description: Carpet replacement on the upper level of the Arc building. Recipient provides 361 children, adults and their families with developmental disabilities with advocacy, respite, supported community living, attendant care and other related services. Local Objective: Provision of dependent care facilities --Support development of respite care, childcare and family resource centers. (see CITY STEPS p. 112) Location: 2620 Muscatine Avenue, Iowa City, 52240 Objective Number Project ID See above 0008 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03D 570-201 (c Type ofi Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMC Star# Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Public Facility (11) ~ Local! ID Units Upon Completion 2009-008 1 The primary purpose of the project is to help; ^the Homeless Persons with HIVIAIDS ®Persons with ©isabilities ~Pubfic Housing !Needs Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME In Kind Donations Other Public Funds Private Funds Total: ............................................................... $4,500 $4, 500 25 Applicant's Name: Community Mental Health Center for Mid_Eastern Iowa Public Facility Priori#y Need: Health Facilities -Low Health Services -High Projec# Title: Facility Rehabilitation Project Description: Recipient will address safety issues by replacing the asphalt on the alley between their facilities (complex has four buildings} and repair/replace the parking lot behind the 507 E. College St. building. The applicant serves aver 2,000 individuals with mental illness each year. Local Objective: Provision of Health Facilities: Support expansion needs of existing medical/dental facilities. (CITY STEPS p. 113) Location: 507 East College St., Iowa City, IA 52240 Objective Number Project ID See above 0009 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03P 570-201 (c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMC Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Public Facility (11) 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2009.009 1 The primary purpose of tho projec# is #o help: the Homeless Persons with HIVIAIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME In Kind Donations Other Public Funds Private Funds Total: $23,504 $4,ODD $27,504 26 Applicant's Name: Domestic Violence Intervention Program Public Facility Priority Need: Emergency Shelter -High Project Title: Facility Rehabilitation Project Description: Applicant proposes to make improvements to the shelter's HVAC system. Since DVIP opened in 1993, DVIP has housed more than X1,900 victims of domestic abuse. Local Objective: Addressing Shelter Needs of Persons who are Homeless: Improve and maintain existing shelter facilities (CITY STEPS p. 10S} Location: Confidential Objective Number Project ID See above 0010 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03C 570-201 (c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMC Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Public Facility {11) 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2009.0'10 1 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ®the Homeless ^Persons with NIVIAIDS ^Persons with Disabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME In Kind Donations Other Public Funds Private Funds Total: $12,255 $500 $12,756 2~ Applicant's Name: MECCA Public Facility Priority Need: Transitions! Housing -High Project Title: Facility Rehabilitation Project Description: Install new access and security system for the transitional housing facility (12 units) to enhance tenant security. Recipient provides substance abuse counseling and treatment along with HIVIAIDS services to approximately 3,200 persons annually. Local Objective: Rehabilitation of Existing Units -Rental Units. (See CITY STEPS p. 101.) Location: 438 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240 Objective Number Project ID See above 0011 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 14B 570-202 Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMH Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2010 Performance indicator Annual Units Housing Units (10} 12 Local lD Units Upon Completion 2009.011 12 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ®the Homeless ^Persons with HlVIAIgS ^Persons with Disabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG $32,399 ESG HOME ........ In Kind Donations Other Public Funds Private Funds Total: $32,399 28 Applicant's Name: Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County Public Facility Priiority Need: Child Care FacilitylNeighborhood Center ~ High Project Title: Facility Rehabilitation Project Description: Repairlreplace deck and outdoor play area at the Broadway Center and complete landscaping and asphalt repairslreplacement at the Pheasant Ridge and Broadway Centers. The Broadway and Pheasant Ridge Centers host licensed child care programs for households under 30% of area median income. 160 children are served during the school and 120 children participate in the recipient's summer camps. Local Objective: Provision of Dependent Care Facilities: Support development of respite care, childcare and family resource centers. Provision of Neighborhood Facilities (CITY STEPS p. 112, 113) Location: 2105 Broadway Street & 2651 Roberts Road, Iowa City Objective Number Project 1D See above 0012 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Cita#ion 03M 570.201 (c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMC Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Public Facilit 11) 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2009.012 1 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ^the Homeless ^Persons with HIVIAIDS ^Persons with Disabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME In Kind Donations Other Public Funds Private Funds Total: $26,601 $4,500 $26,601 29 Applicant's Name: Shelter House Community Shelter & Transitional Services Public Facility Priority Need: Emergency Shelter -High Project Title: Construction of New Shelter Project Description: Construction of a new homeless shelter that will provide shelter for 70 individuals. The new facility will also house Shelter House staff, a drop-in center, training room, nurse's office, kitchen, dining roam, laundry and outreach offices. The existing facility has a capacity of 29 persons and must deny shelter to approximately 100 men, women and children each month due to lack of space. Local Objective: Emergency Shelter Needs: Support expansion or addition of facilities to meet increased need. (CITY STEPS p.108) Location: 429 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240 Objet#ive Number Project ID See above 0013 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03C 570.201 (c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private i_MC Start Date Completion Da#e 07/01/2009 {?613012010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Public Facilities (11) 1 Local !D Units Upon Comple#ion 2009.013 1 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ®the Homeless Persons with HIVIAIDS Persons with pisabilifies Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG $83,215 ESG H O M F _ ................... in Kind Donations $148,385 Other Public Funds _ $467,785 Private Funds $1,701 ,7 20 Total: _ . _.. $2,401,105 30 Applicant's Name: United Action for Youth Public Facility Priority Need: Youth Center ~ High Projec# Title: Facility Rehabilitation Project Description: Applicant will repair and rehabilitate the UAY staff resource center. Specifically applicant will paint the exterior, repair the front and back steps and replace windows at the facility. Applicant serves aver 1,000 youth and families annually with youth programming, drop-in center, counseling, skill building, teen pregnancy programs and runaway services. Local Objective: Provision of Youth Center: Continue support of beforelafter school facilities for all youth. (CITY STEPS p. 112) Location: 422 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240 Objective Number Project 1D See above 0014 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03D 570.201 (c} Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMC Start Da#e Completion Date 07/09/2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Public Facilities 11 1 Loco! ID Units Upon Completion 2009.014 1 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ^the Homeless ^Persons with HIVIAIDS ^Persans with Disabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME In Kind Donations Other Public Funds Private Funds Total: $18,000 $8, 000 $2,000 $2s,oao 31 Applicant's Name: lawn City Free Medical Clinic Public Service Priority Need: Health Services -High Project Title: Pharmaceutical Assistance Program Project Description: Operational funds for a pharmacy technician to apply to pharmaceutical companies patient assistance programs to get free prescription medications for the clients they serve. FMC provides case management to over 250 patients with chronic medical conditions. The average client needs 3-4 different medications. Lacal Objective: Provision of Health Services -Continue support of health, dental, and HIVIAIDS services (CITY STEPS p. 113-115) Location: 2440 Towncrest Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240 Objective Number Project 1D See above DD15 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05M 570.201 (e) Type of Recipient CDBG Na#ional Objective Subrecipient Private LMC Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units People (01) 250 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2009.D15 250 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ®the Homeless Persons with HIVIAIDS ^Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG $5,000 ESG HOME In Kind Donations $400,000 Other Public Funds Private Funds $10,000 Total: $415,000 ............................................................... 32 Applicant's Name: Shelter House Public Service Priority Need: Other Public Service Needs -High Project Title: STAR Client Services CoordinatorlCash Match Project Description: Operational funds for an outreach service coordinator for the Supported Training and Access to Resources (STAR} program. The program provides supportive services for area homeless persons. These funds also qualify as match for the STAR Continuum of Care grant. Local Objective: Homelessness -Reaching out to Persons who are Homeless and Assessing Individual Needs (CITY STEPS p. 107-109} Location: 331 N. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 Objective Number Project ID See above 0016 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201 {e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objec#ive Subrecipient Private LMC Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units People (01 } 450 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2009.01 fi 450 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ®the Homeless ^Persons with HiV1AlD5 ^Persons wi#h Disabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: .. .. .............._ CDBG $2,500 ESG HOME In Kind Donations Other Public Funds $448,000 Private Funds .... $104,250 Totai: $554, 750 33 Applicant's Name: Successful Living Public Service Priority Need: Health Services -High Project Title: Therapeutic Recroation Program Project Description: Qperational funds to create a position to direct recreational and leisure activities specifically designed to increase socialization and build skills among their tenants. Applicant owns and operates transitional housing and provides counseling services to low income persons with chronic mental illness. Local Objective: Provision of Health Services: Continue support of health, dental and HIVIAIDS Services (CITY STEPS p. 115) Location: 716 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52245 Objective Number Project ID See above 0017 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05M 570.201 (e} Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMC Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units People (01) 37 Local iD Units Upon Completion 2009.017 37 I he primary purpose of the project is to help: the Homeless ~Persnns with HIVIAIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME In Kind Donations Other Public Funds Private Funds Total: $~,5ao ............................................................... ... $2,709 $2,480 $7,689 34 Applicant's Name: City of Iowa City -Aid to Agencies Public Service Priority Need: Youth Services -- High, Elder Services -High, Substance Abuse Services -High Project Title: Aid to Agencies Project Description: These funds are provided to a pool of human service agencies that assist low-to-moderate income clients. FY10 funds will go to Elder Services, Inc., Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse and United Action for Youth. Local Objective: Provision of Youth Services, Senior Services, and Health Services. (CITY STEPS p. 112-124) Location: Community Wide Objective Number Project ID See above 0018 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201 (e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMC Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 01 4,400 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2009.018 4,400 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ^the ~{omeless ^Persons with HIVIAIDS ^Persons with Disabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG $105,000 ESG ............................................................... HOME In Kind Donations Other Public Funds $351,151 .._ . Private Funds Total: $456,151 Applicant's Name: City of Iowa City, Iowa Public Service Priority Need: Micro-Business -High, Other Business -Medium Project Title: CDBG Economic Development Fund Project Description: These funds will be used for assisting micro-enterprise businesses with job creation andlor retention of low-to-moderate income persons. Funds will also be used by for-profit businesses (Matrix Code 18A}for capital improvements, job training andlor working capital that create andlor retain jobs available to low-to-moderate income persons. Local Objective: Economic Development Needs: 1) Encourage employment .opportunities that pay at least a living wage 2) Explore and implement mechanisms for increasing full-time, permanent jabs with benefits. (CITY STEPS p. 121-124} Location: Citywide Objective Number Project ID See above 0019 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 18C 570.201 (a}1570.203 Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMC Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06130!2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Businesses (08) 4 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2009.019 4 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ^the Homeless ^Persons with HIVIAIDS ^Persons with Disabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME In Kind Donations Oti~er Public Funds Private Funds Total: $~~laoa $80, 000 $175,000 36 Applicant's Name: City of Iowa City, Iowa Project Title: Planning & Administration Project Description: Successfully administer the CDBG and HOME programs. Research and plan for projects and activities designed to meet the needs of low and moderate income households. Local Objective: Administration of the CDBG and HOME programs Location: 410 E. Washington Street, lawa City, IA 52240 Objective Number Project ID See above 0020 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 21 A 570.206 Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government NIA Start Date Completion Date 07/01/2009 06/30/2016 Performance Indicator Annual Un'rts Or anizations 09 1 Local ID Units Upan Completion 2ao9.a2o ~ The primary purpose of the project is to help: ^the Homeless ^Persons with HIVIAIflS ^Persons with Disabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME In Kind Donations Other Public Funds Private Funds Total: $152,201 $61,373 $213,574 37 Section V - 9'1.220 fie) Outcome Measures OUTCOME PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT On June 10, 2005 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a "Notice of Draft Outcome Performance Measurement System for Community Planning and Development Formula Grant Programs; Request for Comments; Notice". The purpose of the notice was to establish a framework for development of a performance measurement system for key Housing and Community Development Programs of HUD; such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs, as addressed in this Consolidated Plan. On October 28, 2aa~, a memorandum from Nelson R. Bregon, (HUD General Deputy Assistant), provided an update on development of the performance measurement system. While the system still remained under development, the memorandum encouraged entitlement communities to begin establishing procedures for implementation as part of HUD's Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS}. In August 2006 HUD sponsored a Performance Measurement Training in Chicago, Illinois to provide further guidance on outcome performance measures. Based on guidance provided by the June 10, 2005 Notice and the Performance Measurement Training completed in 2006, the following performance measurement system is being incorporated into this Consolidated Plan. As suggested, recognizing final provisions from HUD are pending, intent at this time is to proceed to the extent practicable to establish guidelines for data collection to be compiled and (eventually} entered into IDIS. Most simply, performance measurement is an organized process for gathering information to determine how well programs and activities are meeting established needs and goals. HUD needs this information in a common format to summarize "program outcomes" at the national level. For each activity that a grantee funds, the grantee must determine the goal of the activity based on local intent, identify one objective and one outcome for each activity, indicate the objective and outcome in IDIS and report on applicable indicators in 1DIS and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. Each activity must have an outcome statement. This outcome statement in its most basic form is the activity's objective plus outcome. For example: Affordability for purpose of creating suitable living environments. In FY--, the HOME program assisted 15 households by providing downpayment assistance for the purpose of making homeownership affordable to these families. HUD's definition of these terms is defined below: Activities are objects produced or services undertaken with inputs (resources dedicated to, or consumed by, an activity that is designed to target a specific objective, such as money; staff; volunteers; facilities; equipment; supplies, etc.) to fulfill a targeted objective. Included are strategies, techniques, and types of treatment that comprise a production process or service methodology. An example of an activity may be to rehabilitate deteriorated homes. Outputs are the direct products or services of an activity. They are usually measured in terms of the volume of (quantifiable) work accomplished, such as number of people served, number of loan applications processed, number of units constructed or rehabilitated, linear feet of curbs and gutters installed, or numbers of jobs created 1 retained. Outputs are always quantitative; a count of what's been produced, who's been served, etc. 38 Outcomes are the benefits that result from an activity. Outcomes relate to a change in conditions, status, attitudes, skills, knowledge, or behavior. As a generalization, a typical common outcome is improved quality of life for program participants. Other, more specific examples of outcomes may be: improved quality of local housing stock; revitalization of a neighborhood; reduced crime; increased learning skills by youth; better ability for independent living by seniors; etc. Objectives quantify measurable stepping-stones targeted for attainment as progress is made through activity implementation toward solution of the problem or need (i.e., the goal). An example of an objective may be to make "x" number of deteriorated homes safe, decent and sanitary every year. THREE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES ARE RELATIVE TO PROGRAM FUNDING: 1. Creating (or Enhancing} Suitable Living Environments. Applicable to activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment. This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by low and moderate income persons, from physical problems with their environment to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. 2. Providing Decent Housing. Applicable to housing programs where the purpose is to meet individual family or community needs, and not programs where housing is an element of a larger effort (such as would otherwise be applied under the "Suitable Living Environment" Objective). 3. Creating Economic Development Opportunities. Applicable to activities that are related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job creation. THREE SPECIFIC OUTGOMES ARE RELATIVE TO STATED OBJECTIVES. 1. AvailabilitylAccessibility. Applicable to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities, housing or shelter available or accessible to low- and moderate- incame people, including persons with disabilities. in this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the affordable basics of daily living available and accessible to low- and moderate-income people. 2. Affordability. Applicable to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low- and moderate-income people. It can include the creation ar maintenance or affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a law income household. 3. Sustainability. Applicable to activities or services that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to make them livable or viable by providing benefit to low- and moderate-income persons or by removing or eliminating slums or blighted areas. 39 Linking Objectives & Outcomes to Produce Outcome Statements: Outcome 1: Outcome 2: Outcome 3: AvailabilitylAccessibility f Affordability Sustainability Objective #1 SL-1 SL-2 SL-3 Suitable Living Accessibility for the Affordability for the Sustainability for the Environment (SL) purpose of creating purpose of creating purpose of creating Suitable Living Suitable Living Suitable Living Environments Environments Environments Objective #2 DH-1 DH-2 DH-3 Decent Housing {DH) Accessibility for the Affordability for the Sustainability for the purpose of providing purpose of providing purpose of providing Decent Housing _ Decent Housing Decent Housing Objective #3 EO-1 EO-2 EO-3 Economic Accessibility for the Affordability for the Sustainability far the Opportunity {EO) purpose of creating purpose of creating purpose of creating Economic Opportunities Economic Economic Opportunities Opportunities In addition to identifying the outcome statement for each activity, grantees will report on: 1. Amount of money leveraged {from other federal, state or private sources); 2. Number of persons, households, or units assisted; 3. Income levels of persons or households by 30%, 50%, 60% or 80% of area median income (per applicable program requirements) -with area benefit activities to show the total number of persons served and the percentage of low- and moderate-income persons served. Note: Not applicable to economic development awarding funding on a "made available basis". ~. Number of communitieslneighborhoods assisted. 5. Race, ethnicity and disability (acrd number of elderly provided housing assisfance). The following represent the anticipated Outcome Statements (which have been projected) for proposed City FY10 HOME & CDBG Program funded activities. 40 HOUSING ACTIVITIES Project 001 DH-2 $80,000 HOME, $150,000 CDBG City of Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Program 2~1 housing units will be sustained as affordable housing through emergency repair and comprehensive rehabilitation for the purpose of providing decent affordable housing. Objective: O Suitable living environment Outcome: O Availabilitylaccessibility Ou#put O Persons Indicator: / Decent affordable housing / Affordability O Households O Creating economic opportunities O Sustainability / Housing units Project 002 DH-1 $90,000 HOME Dolphin International LLC -Affordable Homeownership 9 income eligible households will have access to homeownership through a program that offers downpayment assis#ance to purchase an affordable home. Objective: Outcome O Suitable living / Decent affordable environment housing / Availabilitylaccessibility O Affordability Output O Persons Indicator: O Creating economic opportunities O Sustainability / Households O Housing units Project 003 DH-2 $110,000 HOME Iowa City Housing Authority -Tenant Based Rent Assistance 23 households will be able to afford to rent a safe, decent home in Johnson County. ~ Objective: Outcome: Output Indicator: O Suitable living / Decent affordable environment housing O Availabilitylaccessibility / Affordability O Persons / Households O Creating economic opportunities O Sustainability O Housing units 41 Project OO~k {DH-2) $150,000 HOME Isis Inver#ments LLC -Affordable Rental Housing 3 housing units will be acquired and rehabilitated, it necessary, to provide affordable, decent rental units to income eligible households in Iowa City. Objective: Outcome: O Suitable living / Decent affordable environment housing OAvailabilitylaccessibility / Affordability Output O Persons Indicator: O Households O Creating economic opportunities O Sustainability / Housing units Project 005 $30,687 HOME The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Operating Expenses The following activity is not applicable to performance measurement. Project 006 DH-1 $191,671 HOME, $28,329 CDBG The Housing Fellowship -Affordable Rental 11 housing units will be constructed to provide new access to affordable, decent rental units to income eligible households in Iowa City. ~ Objective: Outcome: Output Indicator: O Suitable living environment / Availabilitylaccessibility O Persons / Decent affordable O Creating economic housing opportunities O Affordability O Sustainability O Households / Housing units Project 007 DH-2 $20,000 CDBG Bill Wit#ig -Affordable Rental (Single Room Occupancy) 16 single room occupancy units will be rehabilitated in order to maintain safe, code compliant, affordable permanent housing to income eligible persons in Iowa City. Objective: O Suitable living / Decent affordable O Creating economic environment housing opportunities 42 Outcome: O Availabilitylaccessibility / Affordability O Sustainability Output O Persons Indicator: O Households / Housing units PUBLIC FACILITY ACT1VITiES Project 008 SL-1 $4,500 CDBG Arc of Southeast Iowa - Flooring Replacement 1 public facility unit will have improved accessibility for the purpose of enhancing a suitable living environment. / Suitable living O Decent affordable O Creating economic Objective: environment housing opportunities Outcome: /Availabilitylaccessibility O Affordability O Sustainability Output Indicator: O Persons O Households / Unit(s} Project 009 SL-~ $23,504 CDBG Community Mental Health Center for Mid-Eastern Iowa -Facility Rehabilitation 1 public facility unit will have improved accessibility for the purpose of enhancing a suitable living environment. Objective: / Suitable living O Decent affordable O Creating economic environment housing opportunities Outcome: /Availabilitylaccessibility O Affordability O Sustainability Output Indicator: O Persons O Households / Unit(s} Project 010 SL-3 $12,256 CDBG Domestic Violence Intervention Program -Facility Rehabilitation 1 public facility unit will have improved Sustainability for the purpose of enhancing a suitable living environment. Objective: / Suitable living O Decent affordable environment housing 43 O Creating economic opportunities Outcome Output Indicator: OAvailabilitylaccessibility O Affordability O Persons O Households / Sustainability / Unit(s) Project 011 SL-1 $32,399 CDBG MECCA- Security Improvements 1 public facility unit will have improved accessibility for the purpose of enhancing a suitable living environment. Objective: / 5uitable living O Decent affordable O Creating economic environment housing opportunities Outcome: /Availabilitylaccessibility O Affordability O Sustainability Output Indicator: O Persons O Households ~ / Unit(s) Project 012 SL-1 $26,fi01 CDBG Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County -Facility Rehabilitation 1 public facility unit will have improved accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment. Objective: / Suitable living O Decent affordable O Creating economic environment housing opportunities Outcome: /Availabilitylaccessibility O Affordability O Sustainability Output lndicator: O Persons O Households / Unit{s} Project 013 SL-3 $83,215 CDBG Shelter House Community Shelter & Transitional Services -New Construe#ion 1 public facility unit will have improved Sustainability for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment. Objective: / Suitable living environment O Decent affordable housing O Creating economic opportunities 44 Outcome: O Availability/accessibility Output O Persons Indicator: O Affordability / Sustainability O Households / Unit(s} Project 014 5L-1 $18,000 CDBG United Action for Youth -Facility Rehabilitation 1 public facility unit will have improved accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment. / Suitable living Objective: environment Outcome: / Availabilitylaccessibility Output O Persons Indicator: O Decent affordable housing O Affordability O Households O Creating economic opportunities O Sustainability / Unlt(5} PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES Project 015 SL-1 $5,000 CDBG Iowa City Free Medical Clinic -Operational Expenses 250 persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, depression and asthma will have new access to health care case management for the purpose of enhancing a suitable living environment- Objective: / Suitable living O Decent affordable O Creating economic environment housing opportunities Outcome: / Availabilitylaccessibility O Affordability O Sustainability Output Indicator: / Persons O Households O Units} Project 016 SL-1 $2,500 CDBG Shelter House -Supported Training and Access to Resources (STAR} Outreach Services Coordinator 450 homeless persons will have new access to outreach services that in conjunction with the STAR program addresses employment training, education, substance abuse, Gfe skills, and child care for 45 the purpose of enhancing a suitable living environment. Objective: / Suitable living O Decent affordable O Creating economic environment housing ortunities app Outcome: /Availabilitylaccessibility O Affordability O Sustainability Output / Persons O Households O Unit{s) Indicator: Project 017 SL-1 $2,500 CDBG Successful Living -Therapeutic Recreation Program 37 persons with chronic mental illness will have new access to recreational and leisure activities designed to increase socialization for the purpose of enhancing a suitable living environment. Objective: / Suitable living O Decent affordable O Creating economic environment housing opportunities Outcome: /Availabilitylaccessibility O Affordability O Sustainability Output Indicator: / Persons O Households O Unit(s) Project 018 SL-1 $105,000 CDBG Aid to Agencies -United Action for Youth, Elder Services inc., MECCA 4,400 persons will have new access to youth services, elderly services and services for substance abuse for the purpose of enhancing a suitable living environment. / Suitable living O Decent affordable Objective: environment housing Outcome: /Availabilitylaccessibility O Affordability Output / Persons Indicator: O Households O Creating economic opportunities O Sustainability O Unit(s) Project 019 EO-2 $95,000 CDBG City of Iowa City -Economic Development Fund 4 for-profit businesses andlor micro-businesses will receive affordable financing to create economic opportunities far low to moderate income persons. 46 Objective: Outcome: O Suitable living O Decent affordable environment housing OAvailabilitylaccessibility / Affordability Output O Persons Indicator: O Households / Creating economic opportunities O Sustainability / Unit(s) PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES The following planning and administration activities are not applicable to performance measurement: Project 020 $61,373 HOME, $152,201 CDBG City of Iowa City Planning & Administration Successfully administer the CDBG and HOME programs. Research and plan for projects and activities designed to meet the needs of low and moderate income persons. 47 Section VI - 91.220 (f~ Geographic Distribution GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES As stated and shown in Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS}, Iowa City does not have areas of heavy concentrations of low-moderate income households or minorities (see p. 61-67 of CITY STEPS). The map of low-moderate income areas, according to the 2000 U.S. Census, is included in this document- The map showing Areas of Low to Moderate Income Households shows that a large number of lower income persons do live in the downtown area, but the housing is mainly student rental units and does not contain a concentration of low income families. The one area identified as a Concentration of Minorities (see p. 65 of CITY STEPS) predominately represents persons residing in University owned or sponsored housing. Due to these factors, the City has not discussed or adopted a plan to allocate CDBG and HOME funds geographically. Also, a number of the projects funded by CDBG and HOME will serve persons living community-wide and not target specific populations (other than low income) or areas. For example, the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program serves residents on a citywide basis and distributes its resources via individual projects, which may be located anywhere within the jurisdiction. All of the public service projects are based in Iowa City and serve individuals and families, living citywide, according to their needs. The maps in this section of the E"Y10 Annual Action Plan show the Areas of Low to Moderate income Households and FY10 projects that have been approved for funding. Several of the projects are not identified on this map because their services are citywide, a specific site has yet to be identified, or the location is suppressed. ~s Areas of Lvw to Moderate Income Households Census tracts where 51 % or mare of the households are below Sp% of the median family income forlowa City 49 ., o ~ y ~ Y ~ ~ - T LL ~ ~ ^ • ~ ~ { r r ~ a lg ~ y a ~ , ter. 7- , ~' _ 1 ~....~ -- f~l~~ '° r ~` I 1 ~ t . ~, Y •~ ~ ' 1~• . '- B E ~ rw ' i ~ 1~ E ~S~ '~ U A~ ~ '~ RSVP + ., . f ~o ~ k Y ~~ ~~ ~ I O ~ ~ ~ y ~ ~ ~ WQ ~pp p~p ~ ~ g~ ¢ ^ M 0. I e A4G 'r : ~ r~ c~ t / ~ 'tf' ~ ~ ~r MEMORANDUM DATE: March 30, 2009 TO: City Council FROM: Housing and Community Development Commission RE: Recommendations for FY10 CDBG and HOME Funding & FY09 Annual Action Plan Amendment I. Housing projects recommended for funding il. CDBG public facilities recommended for funding ill. CDBG public services projects recommended far funding IV. Projects not recommended for funding V. FY09 Annual Action Plan Amendment I. Housing Projects Recommended for Funding Requests totaled. $2,214,400 Amount allocated. $620,687 Applications received: 9 Applications funded: 6 Isis Invesfinents LLC- Rental Housing Housing Rank #7 Request $250, 000 Recommended Allocation $150, 000 (3 Unifs) Category HOME/CDBG eligible housing • Increases rental housing supply for very-low income families in scattered locations. • Responds to a high-level need for affordable rental housing identified in CITY STEPS. • Encourages capacity building to help fulfill affordable housing shortage. • Helps low-income families transition to self-sufficiency. • Has the potential to help people transition from renting to homeownership. • Property manager provides ongoing support to tenants as they work towards stability. Financial Terms: 30-year loan at 0% interest, 15-year deferment. Period of Affordability: 15 years The Housing Fellowship -Rental Housing Rank #2 Request $400, 000 Recommended Allocation $220, 000 (11 Unifs) sr Category HOME/CDBG eligible housing • Increases rental housing supply far very-low income families in scattered locations. • Leverages considerable private-equity through tax-credits. • Responds to a high level need fiat affordable rental housing identified in CITY STEPS. Financial Terms: 20-year balloon payment at 0% interest. Period of Affordability: 30 years The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Operating Expenses Housing Rank #3 Request $50, D00 Recommended Allocation $30, 687 (Units: IVA) Category NOME/CDBG eligible housing • Helps build financial and administrative capacity of a local non-profit. • Helps support anti-poverty and self-sufficiency initiatives. Financial Terms: Grant Period of Affordability: NA Dolphin International LLC - Homeownership Housing Rank #5 Request $558, 000 Recommended Allocation $90, 000 (9 Units Category NOME-eligible housing • Benefits low income persons. • Helps renters transition to homeownership. • Economic benefits from new ownership housing construction. Financial Terms: Recapture Provision. Years 1-5, recapture 100%, years 6-10, 20% forgiven each year. Period of Affordability: 10 years Iowa City Housing Authority - TenantBased Rental Assistance Housing Rank #6 Request $980,000 Recommended Allocation $190,000 {23 Households Assisted) To assist households in Johnson County only. Category HOME-eligible housing • Rental housing for households with incomes at or below 30% AMI is a medium- to-high priority need in CITY STEPS. s2 Will allow the ICHA to provide immediate assistance to elderly, disabled families, andlor families with children under the age of 18 currently on the waiting list. Will help mitigate impacts of federal budget reductions for demand-side housing assistance for low-income households. ' Benefits to the Iowa City economy from payments to landlords participating in the program. Financial Terms: Grant Period of Affordability: NA Bill Wittig -Rental Housing Housing Rank #8 Request $66,400 Recommended Allocation $20, 000 (~ 6 SRO Units) All property taxes must be current before entering a CDBG agreement. Category HOME/CDBG eligible housing • Maintains permanent housing for individuals at or below 30% of area median income. Project serves a transient clientele. • Responds to the high level need for permanent housing identified in CITY STEPS. • Supports growing need for Transitional Hauling -- a critical component in the housing continuum of care. Financial Terms: 20-year loan at 0% interest. Period of Affordability: 10 years II. CDBG: Public Facili#ies Recommended for Funding Requests totaled: $498,386 Amount allocated: $200,475 Applications received: 8 Applications funded: 7 Financial Terms for all public facility applicants: Conditional Occupancy Loan. United Acfion for Youth -- Facility Rehabilifation Public Facility Rank #2 Request $18,000 Recommended Allocation $98,000 Work to be done in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Category CDBG -Public Facilities • Leverages outside resources. 53 Shelfer House -New Construction Public Facility Rank #3 Request $300, 000 Recommended Allocation $83, 215* Work to be done in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Category CDBG -~ Public Facilities • Will serve the homeless and provide expanded opportunities for day shelter & outreach. • Is the only general use shelter in Johnson County. • Leverages funds from the Department of Veteran Affairs and other federal and local sources. • Will increase the capacity of the current shelter (29 persons) to 70 beds. 'Also allocated $116,785 in 2009 Stimulus funds for a total allocation of $200,000. DVlP -Facility Rehabilitation Public Facility Rank #4 Request $12,256 Recommended Allocation $12,256 Work to be done in compliance wi#h the Davis-Bacon Act. Category CDBG -Public Facilities Responds to the high level need for emergency shelter identified in CITY STEPS. This allocation will bridge a gap created by recent and expected cuts in State funds. MECCA -Facility Rehabili#ation Public Facility Rank #5 Request $43,639 Recommended Allocation $32,399 (Card Access and Door Intercom System} Work to be done in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Category CDBG -Public Facilities • Responds to the high level need for health services as identified in CITY STEPS. • Sole state funded provider of substance abuse intervention services in Johnson County. • Project will promote safety of persons served by the program. Community Mental Health Cenfer - Facilify Rehabilitation Public Facilify Rank #6 Request $33, 376 Recommended Allocation $23, 504 _ (Asphalt for parking area and alley} 54 Work to be done in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Category CDBG -Public Facilities • Increase accessibility of the building to those with special needs. Neighborhood Cenfers of Johnson Co. Facility Rehabilitation Public Facility Rank #7 Request $26,695 Recommended Allocation $26,609 (Replace deck -first priorit ) Category CDBG -Public Facilities • Responds to the high level need for neighborhood and child care centers as identified in CITY STEPS. • Promotes safety and expanded outdoor play areas. Arc of Southeast Iowa -Security Improvements Public Facility Rank #8 Request $4, 500 Recommended Allocation $4, 500 Category CDBG -Public Facilities • Increase accessibility of the building to those with special needs. III. CDBG: Public Services Projects Recommended for Funding Requests totaled: $44,280 Amount allocated: $10,000 Applications received: 6 Applications funded: 3 Financial Terms for all public service applicanfs: Grant. Iowa City Free Medical Clinic - Operafions Public Service Rank #9 Request $90,000 Recommended Allocation $5,000 Category CDBG -Public Services • Responds to a high level need for health services as identified in CITY STEPS. • 90% of those served are very low-income (<30% AMI). • Services provided free of charge. • Low percentage of public funding. • Leverages high amounts of community and corporate resources. Shelter House -Outreach Coordinator Public Service Rank #2 Request $7, 500 Recommended Allocation $2, 500 Category CDBG Public Services 55 • Responds to a high level need for homeless services as identified in CITY STEPS. • Heips to meet federal cash match requirement to leverage significant STAR funding. • 100% of those served are very low-income (<30% AMi). • Increased capacity to provide case management services to prevent repeat episodes of homelessness. Successful Living -Operations Public Service Rank #3 Request $8, 000 Recommended Allocation $2, 500 Category CDBG Public Services • 100% of those served are very low-income (~30% AMI) IV. Projects Not Recommended for Funding Shelter House - Rental Housing Rank #4 Request 200, 000 Recommended Allocation $0 Category HOME/CDBG eligible housing Builders of Hope -Transitional Housing Housing Rank #7 Request 260,000 Recommended Allocation $0 Category HOME/CDBG eligible housing Anchor Housing of Saddlebrook - Renta! Housing ~ Housing Rank #9 Request 250,000 Recommended Allocation $0 Category HOME/CDBG eligible housing Local Foods Connection w Operations Public Services #4 Request $8,000 Recommended Allocation $0 Category CDBG -Public Services Extend the Dream Foundation - Operafions Public Facilify Rank #5 Request $2, 500 Recommended Allocation $0 Categary CDBG -Public Facilities 56 Compeer -- Direcfor Public Service Rank #6 Requesf $8,280 Recommended Allocation $0 Category CDBG Public Services The Commission notes that the need for housing and community development funds far exceeds the availability. Therefore, well deserving applicants are sometimes not recommended any funds at all or not funded the full-requested amount. Given the long- term declining trend in federal dollars for housing and community development programs, these programs will need significant local and state funding in the near future to continue providing service at current levels. V. FY09 Annual Action Plan Amendment for the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (a.k.a Stimulus Bill} Total Funds Available: $176,785 First Mennonite/Home Ties- New Addition Public Facility Rank #1 Request $50, 000 Recommended Allocation $60, 000 Category CDBG -- Public Facilities • Provides a permanent facility for the Home Ties Program. • Provides free, emergency child care for families struggling to find housing, employment and treatment. • 100% of those served are below 30% of area median income. Shelter House -New Consfrucfion Public Facility Rank #3 Request $300, 000 Recommended Allocation $115, 7$5` Work to be done in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Category CDBG -Public Facilities • Will serve the homeless and provide expanded opportunities for day shelter & outreach. • Is the only general use shelter in Johnson County. • Leverages funds from the Department of Veteran Affairs and other federal and local sources. • Will increase the capacity of the current shelter (29 persons) to 70 beds. *Also allocated $83,215 in FY10 CDBG funds far a total allocation of $200,000. 57 Section Vi! - 97.220 (g~ Affordable Housing HOUSING In a continuance of the City's goal to provide a variety of affordable housing options, the City will fund seven housing projects. Transitional Housing/Permanenf Housing Needs Iowa City has adopted a "continuum of care" approach to addressing housing needs. We support programs and projects that range from homeless shelters to homeownership- One very important component of this continuum is safe, decent housing after shelter or for those at risk of being homeless. The City has successfully partnered with several local organizations to create additional transitional units for persons who live alone and for families. Bill Wittig will rehabilitate a rental property with 16 single room occupancy units in order to maintain it as transient housing and to ensure code compliance. All tenants are between 0-30% of the area median income. Affordable Renfal Housing The Housing Fellowship will purchase lots with HOME and CDBG funds to construct at least eleven two and three-bedroom homes available to rent to families earning between 0-50% of the area median income. This is part of aLow-Income Housing Tax Credit project. The Iowa City Housing Authority will use HOME funds to operate a Tenant Based Rental Assistance program that will target 23 households under 30% of the area median income. ISIS Investments LLC will use HOME funds to acquire three existing three andlor four- bedroom homes to rent to households under 50% of the area median income. Afifordabie Owner-Occupied Housing To increase homeownership opportunities for low-income households, Dolphin International LLC will use funds to assist homebuyers with down payment assistance. A total of 9 low-moderate income homebuyers will be assisted with the two programs. Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation The City of Iowa City will continue its owner-occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program, which provides comprehensive rehabilitation, exterior repair, emergency repair, residential accessibility and manufactured home repair services to low-moderate income households. By assisting these households, and fixing up the existing affordable housing stock, this project helps people remain in their homes. 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Public Housing The Iowa City Housing Authority is a division of the City of Iowa City established in 1969 to administer housing assistance programs throughout its jurisdiction, including all of Johnson County and portions of lows and Washington Counties. !n calendar year 2008, the Housing Authority received $6 million for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Of the total number of vouchers available to the Housing Authority, approximately 70% are utilized in Iowa City. The Self-SufficiencylHomeownership program received a $117,271 grant. The City of Iowa City owns and operates a public housing program. Public housing was established to provide affordable, decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. HUD distributes federal subsidies to the Iowa City Housing Authority {ICHA) to operate and manage the properties. The City of Iowa City owns 81 units of public housing, while the ICHA serves as the landlord for the units. In CY08, the Housing Authority paid approximately $300,000 to private sector contractors for the capital improvement, general maintenance and repair of the Public Housing properties. The ICHA has not been designated by HUD as "troubled." In fact, under HUD's Public Housing Assessment System, the Iowa City Housing Authority qualifies as a High Performer, thus enabling them to receive bonus capital funds. The Housing Choice Voucher program also qualifies as a "High Performer" under HUD's Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP). The ICHA solicits tenants to participate and receives input in the review of the Admissions and Occupancy Plan and Annual Plan. The Public Housing Coordinator has been working with Public Housing residents to become active in existing neighborhood associations. In one 20 unit development, the Housing Authority has employed a Public Housing grounds person. This person advises the Housing Authority regarding concerns and information about the overall appearance of the development and the conduct of the development's residents. Currently, a public housing tenant is a member of the Housing and Community Development Commission {HCDC). HCDC is a Council appointed commission that reviews policies and planning documents related to the provision of housing, jobs, and services for low and moderate income residents as well as reviews and makes recommendations regarding policies and programs of the Public Housing Authority and the Community Development Division to the Council. The ICHA will continue to encourage the participation of public housing residents to become more involved with management. The ICHA offers several programs to public housing residents to encourage and promote access to homeownership. Programs include the Tenant-to-Ownership Program (TOP), Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program {ADHOP), HCV Homeownership Program and the Family Self Sufficiency Program. 60 The Tenant to Ownership Program offers opportunities for Public Housing residents to purchase single-family homes owned by the Iowa City Housing Authority, The homes are sold at the appraised value and the buyer must obtain private financing for a minimum of 75% of the sale price. Twenty-six (26} homes have been sold to public housing residents since May 1998. The Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program is operated, managed and funded solely by the ICHA. It offers opportunities for income eligible families to purchase newly constructed or newer homes. The families may currently be assisted through the Public Housing or Section 8 Rental Assistance programs. Of the twelve (12) homes sold, three (3} have been sold to Public Housing residents to date. The HCV Homeownership program permits eligible participants, the option of purchasing a home with HCV assistance rather than renting. Public Housing tenants are eligible for a Special Admission to the HCV Homeownership program if they have lived in a Public Housing unit longer than 1 year and their total tenant payment (TTP} is higher than $499. Four public housing residents have used this option to successfully purchase homes. The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS} Program promotes self-sufficiency and asset development by providing supportive services to participants to increase their employability, to increase the number of employed participants, and to encourage increased savings through an escrow savings program, Eight public housing families have used their escrow savings accounts and private mortgages to attain homeownership independent of the Housing Authority programs to date. 61 Section IX - 91.220 (i) Homeless & Other Special Needs Activities HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES In FY10 human service agencies, private organizations and the City of Iowa City wild be addressing homeless and other special needs activities. Projects proposed within this plan (publicly funded) are specifically targeted towards this type of need. In addition to the projects herein there are numerous other human agencies and others providing assistance through hundreds of other activities. Emergency Shelter & Supportive Services for Homeless or Near Homeless Persons The City of Iowa City's Consolidated Plan identifies these needs as "high" priorities. The needs of this population are numerous; however to assist the human service organizations Iowa City is allocating the maximum amount of CDBG possible for public services. Shelter House Community Shelter and Transition Services received funds in FY04 to acquire land to construct a new shelter. Due to legal challenges, Shelter House was not able to proceed and build the structure. Shelter House is now able to proceed and will use CDBG funds, as well as several other sources of funds, to build a 16,500 SF shelter that will provide shelter for 70 individuals. The existing shelter has a capacity of 29 persons. The new shelter will also house Shelter House staff, a drop-in center, training room, nurse's office, kitchen, dining room, laundry and outreach offices. The facility will have designated beds for homeless veterans due to a grant from the Department of Veteran Affairs. CDBG funds will be used by the Shelter House to fund a Client Services Coordinator to work with persons who are homeless. This project will assist Shelter House provide the match necessary for the HUD funded STAR Program. STAR provides approximately $448,000 in funds for supportive services for the homeless of Johnson County. Shelter House administers the program. MECCA provides transitional housing for income eligible head of households in treatment for substance abuse and whose prospects for stable housing are uncertain. CDBG funds will used to install a card access and intercom system for the tenants in the transitional housing units to improve safety The State recently announced the FY09 Emergency Shelter Grant Program awards. Iowa City was allocated $77,000 in individual awards to fund three local human service organizations that provide services to persons who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. In addition, the State announced that the Domestic Violence Intervention Program and Shelter House will receive at total of $35,500 in Homeless Shelter Operating Grant (HSOGP) funds. The Iowa Center for AIDS Education and Resources {ICARE}, an Iowa City non-profit agency that provides support and services to persons with AIDSIHIV, receives HOPWA funds. ICARE received a $91,520 award in 2008 from the State of Iowa. The City anticipates that (CARE will continue to receive funding through the State's annual allocation, if available. ICARE uses HOPWA funds for rental assistance for persons with AIDS. Homeless Prevention In FY10, CDBG and HOME funded activities will directly address the prevention of homelessness. Many of the activities undertaken by human service organizations {CDBG funded and Aid to Agencies funded} are designed to prevent homelessness. Shelter House is receiving CDBG funds as match for ~z the STAR (HUD continuum of care program). Public facilities funding is allocated to several service providers whose mission is to assist persons who are homeless or providing services to prevent homelessness. The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP} will be using CDBG funds to improve their HVAC system at their shelter facility. DVIP is estimating that it will assist 990 persons in i=Y10. Supportive Services Supportive service projects funded through CDBG include the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic, Successful Living and the City's Aid to Agencies budget (Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse, Elder Services, inc. and United Action far Youth). The Iowa City Free Medica! Clinic will be using CDBG funs for a pharmacy technician to assist with obtaining free prescription medications. The clinic provides case management to over 250 patients with chronic medical conditions. Successful Living, a provider of transitional housing for persons with chronic mental illness, will initiate a program that offers recreation and leisure activities. The goa! of the program is to increase socialization and build interpersonal skills among their tenants. The City of Iowa City allocates $105,D00 in CDBG funds as a supplement to the Aid to Agencies budget that in FY10 is $425,268. The City's Aid to Agencies budget is divided up among 14 local human service agencies. The funds are used for operational expenses. For ease of administration, CDBG funds are provided to 3 of the 14 agencies. lowa City is allocating the maximum amount of CDBG funds possible for public services. The City of Iowa City will contribute approximately $320,268 of the City's general funds to the Aid to Agencies budget. The City also contributes over 14,820 bus tickets annually to area agencies- These tickets enable individuals to access a variety of needs such as employment, medical care, social services, and daycare. In addition, the City makes 6,400 bus tickets available annually at a 50% reduction for social service agencies, 320 10-ride bus passes to Johnson County Social Services and $7,500 in 10-ride and monthly bus passes to the Iowa City Community School District. Action Steps to End Chronic Homelessness The City is proposing to fund various homeless prevention, homeless facility improvement, and homeless service activities in Fiscal Year 2009 (City FY10), as identified in Section 111 of the Annual Action Plan. To the extent possible, and as funding is available, the City is actively supporting the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board (LHCB) Continuum of Care's Strategic Plan. This includes the following five objectives and action steps specific to addressing chronic homelessness. objectives to End Chronic Homelessness and Move Families and individuals to Permanent Housing 1) Create new permanent housing beds for chronically homeless persons. Action Step: Develop 12-18 permanent housing beds designated for chronically homeless persons living in the Johnson County area 2) Increase percentage of homeless persons staying in permanent housing over 6 months to 71 %. Action Step: implement and codify process and procedures for measuring and evaluating lengths of stay in permanent housing for homeless persons exiting Continuum of b3 Care Programs. 3) Increase percentage of homeless persons moving from transitional housing to permanent housing to 61 %. Action Step: Maintain investment in transitional housing and supportive services necessary for developing requisite independent living skills. Verify that Continuum of Care Programs continue to meet and exceed the HUD standard. 4} Increase percentage of homeless persons becoming employed by 11 %. Action Step: Maintain investment in supportive services necessary for developing employability skills, engagement in mainstreams resources and for making permanent employment placements. Verify that the Continuum of Care Programs continue to meet and exceed the HUD standard. 5) Ensure that the Continuum of Care has a functional HMIS system. Action Step: Maintain current participation in the HMIS {Service Paint) system. Continue to implement revisions to the system Non-Homeless Special Needs Populations This year there are several proposed projects that will target persons with special needs, both capital activities and operational. United Action for Youth will complete facility repairs including exterior painting, repair of the front and back steps and window replacement to their staff resource center and meeting center. UAY serves over 1,000 youth and families annually with youth programming, counseling, skill building, teen pregnancy programs and runaway services. The Community Mental Health Center will improve accessibility to their four building complex by replacinglrepairing asphalt and needed parking lot repairs. CMHC serves over 2,000 individuals with mental illness each year. Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County provides licensed child care and summer programming to low-income children at two neighborhood sites in Iowa City. CDBG funds will be used to increase safety and improve accessibility at both sites. Arc of Southeast Iowa will be using CDBG funds for flooring replacement at its facility on Muscatine Avenue. Annually, the Arc provides services to approximately 360 children, adults and their families with developmental disabilities. 64 Section X - 91.220 ~j} Barriers to Affordable Housing Annual Fair Housing Action Plan for FY10 The City of lows City continuously works to identify and overcome barriers and impediments to Fair Housing. Various City Departments work diligently with each other as well as with local organizations, agencies and businesses to solve, educate and bring attention to problems associated with fair housing. City of Iowa City- Human Rights Office Title Two of the Iowa City Code entitled the Human Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, presence or absence of dependents, disability, gender identity, or public assistance source of income. While the Human Rights Staff which consists of a full-time coordinator, one full time investigator and ono half time investigator enforce the Human Rights Ordinance and investigate complaints, the Human Rights Commissioners work to promote the goal of non- discrimination and equal opportunity for all residents of Iowa City. The Commission consists of nine residents of Iowa City who are appointed by the City Council to serve three year terms on the Commission. Commissioners, all committed to civil rights, reflect a broad cross-section of the community, thus insuring diversity of ideas and interests. Complaint Activity During the period from July 1,.2008 to March 31, 2009, forty-four (44) human rights complaints have been filed. The chart indicates the basis cited for the alleged discrimination in each category. The largest number of complaints received during this time frame is in the area of employment followed by housing and then public accommodation. Employment Public Accommodation Education CreditlLending Housing A e 6 2 Race 18 3 4 Marital Status 1 3 NationalOri in 8 2 Sexual Orientation 1 1 1 Creed Sex 4 4 Color 5 2 2 Reli ion 1 1 Disabilit 11 2 5 Retaliation 13 1 5 Gender Identit 2 Public Assistance Source of Income 1 1 2 Familial Status 3 2 Absence andlor Presence of Dependents 1 1 65 Plans for Fiscal Year 2010 Continue to participate in community outreach to bring increased awareness to fair housing and other anti-discrimination laws. Work with City Channel 4 to increase community knowledge of anti-discrimination law. Continue to advertise fair housing laws in a variety of media outlets, including the Iowa City Press Citizen, the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Daily Iowan. Continue to inform the public on barriers to fair housing by working with other local organizations and associations. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice The City of Iowa City contracted with Mullin & Lonergan Associates to prepare an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice to satisfy requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. This act requires that each community receiving Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds affirmatively further fair housing. The analysis of impediments to fair housing choice is a comprehensive review of the laws, regulations, and administrative policies, procedures, and practices affecting the location, availability, and accessibility of housing, as well as an assessment of conditions, both public and private, affecting fair housing choice. The May 2008 report outlines the following potential impediments and recommendations. A. Achieving substantial equivalency between the federal Fair Housing Act and the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance [mAediment: The City could be the recipient of additional federal funds in its mission to eliminate housing discrimination in Iowa City. Recommendation: Revisit the potential for achieving substantial equivalency between the federal Fair Housing Act and the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance. Communities that adopt fair housing legislation that is substantially equivalent to the Federal Fair Housing Act are eligible to receive financial assistance from HUD to administer local fair housing laws. Any City that receives a certification or interim certification of substantial equivalence and enters into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HUD is eligible to participate in HUD's Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). During the City's first three years of participation in the FHAP, it would be eligible to receive up to $100,000 per year (up to $300,000 over three years) in capacity building funds. Capacity building funds may be used far enforcement activities and other activities that produce increased awareness of fair housing rights and remedies. The City is already fulfilling the requirements of 24 CFR Part 115.202 relative to administration of its Human Rights Ordinance. It seems only logical for the City to pursue federal financial support of its on-going fair housing activities. While the process of becoming certified may require time and energy, the reward is significant- The fact that lows City's ordinance is more stringent than the Federal statute in terms of the number and types protected classes does not preclude substantial equivalency. 66 B. Fair housing education and training to members of appointed boards and commissions Impediment: Appointees to public boards and commissions may not have a working knowledge of fair housing laws when making decisions on housing issues. Recommendation: Provide fair housing education and training to members of the City's appointed boards and commissions that oversee housing matters. A community's sensitivity to housing issues is often determined by people in positions of public leadership. The perception of housing needs and the intensity of a community's commitment to housing related goals and objectives are often measured by board members, directorships and the extent to which these individuals relate within an organized framework of agencies, groups, and individuals involved in housing matters. The expansion of housing choice requires a team effort and public leadership and commitment is a prerequisite to strategic action. Engage the services of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to provide annual training to the Housing and Community Development Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment, in particular. The issues that come before these boards can have long-lasting impact on the quality of life in Iowa City. Their decisions should be as informed as possible in the area of fair housing law to avoid creating or perpetuating impediments to fair housing choice for City residents. C. Commitment to affordable housing activities Impediment: The recent housing boom in lawa City has made it more profitable for developers to construct higher-end market rate housing. As a result, fewer affordable housing units are being developed by the private market. Recommendation: Continue the commitment by the City and the Community Development Office to affordable housing activities (rehabilitation, home ownership, new construction}. These activities (housing rehabilitation, home ownership, new construction) provide a valuable opportunity to improve housing choice for members of the protected classes who are most often low- moderate income households. b7 Section XI - 91.220 ~k) Other Actions Action it plans to take during the next year fa address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, fasfer and maintain affordable housing, evaluate and reduce lead based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. Other Actions Address obstacles fo meeting underserved needs, fosfer and maintain affordable housing Evaluate and Reduce Lead Based Paint Hazards The. Housing Rehabilitation Office will continue to implement all aspects of the lead-based paint regulations. In its efforts to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards in all of its CDBG and HOME funded rehabilitation projects, they provide information and outreach on the dangers of lead - based paint, as well as, guidance in the identification and reduction of lead-based paint hazards to all program participants. Two rehabilitation staff members are certified lead inspectorlrisk assessors and conduct visual risk assessments and clearance tests on all applicable projects. Because the City does not own an XRF device, XRF testing is done by a third party. All rehabilitation staff continued to receive lead education and training that they pass on to ail contractors, sub-contractors and others affiliated or working with the rehabilitation program. The staff continued to place an emphasis on training new contractors in lead safe work practices, and forwarded these workers and companies to a third party entity far training. Because of City-sponsored training in the past, the Rehabilitation Program has access to 100+ workers representing a multitude of different companies that provide all of the necessary contractor services (i.e. electrical, plumbing, painting, roofing, general contracting, cleaning companies, etc.} which enable all rehabilitation projects to be completed in a safe and responsible manner. In addition, the City now provides forgivable loans for portions of the lead casts on CDBG and HOME funded projects. Institutional structure & Enhanced Coordination Form of Government -The City of Iowa City is organized under the Council-Manager form of government. Iowa City citizens elect seven Iowa City residents to the City Council far overlapping four-year terms. Four of the Council Members, known as the Council Members At-large, are nominated and elected by the eligible electors of the City at large. The other three are known as District Council Members and are nominated by the eligible electors of their respective districts and elected by the qualified voters of the City at large. The Council, in turn, selects one of its members to serve as mayor for atwo-year term. The Mayor presides at the City Council meetings and has one vote on the Council -the same as the other six members. Departments of the City -The City of Iowa City principally administers its housing and community development programs through the Planning and Community Development Department, Community Development Division and the lawn City Housing Authority. The Community Development Division coordinates all Consolidated Planning initiatives of the City, including plan preparation with citizen and community participation and directly manages all housing and non-housing activities funded with either CDBG ar HOME funds. The City Council is authorized to administer housing vouchers awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing ancf Urban Development from the Section $ Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. The 68 Iowa City Housing Authority provides staff services to administer this assistance. In addition to the HCV Program, the Housing Authority also administers a public housing program and homeownership assistance programs. Citizen participation is integral to the ongoing management and oversight of the housing and community development programs the City provides. The Council appoints a nine member citizen commission to assess Iowa City's community development needs for housing, jobs and services for low-to-moderate income residents and to promote public and private efforts to meet such needs. The commission's by-laws, when possible, requires representation from persons with expertise in construction and finance and one member that receives rental assistance. With respect to the consolidated plan's homeless strategy, the City undertakes extensive consultation as part of its consolidated planning effort; particularly in association with the Johnson County Local Nameless Coordinating Board (LHCB) Continuum of Care's planning process as identified in page 55. The LHCB represents over 25 agencies in Iowa City providing services to the homeless and low- income persons in Johnson County. The City works closely with the LHCB to increase coordination between housing providers, health, and service agencies in addressing the needs of persons that are chronically homeless. Reduce the Number of Poverty-Level families The City, Housing Authority, and the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board work together to address homeless and poverty issues. In addition to the activities outlined in the Annua[ Action Plan, the Housing Authority provides supportive services and coordination with the agencies making up the Local Homeless Coordinating Board to support families and individuals achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency. With respect to economic development, the City has had along-term partnership with the Iowa City Area Development Group (1CAD} and the Iowa City Area Chamber ofi Commerce. EGAD is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to position the region as a quality place to work. ICAD works as a confidential advocate for expanding businesses and new industries. ICAD helps businesses pursue state and local financial assistance and serves as a liaison between the City of Iowa City Economic Development Division, the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the University of Iowa and other entities. The Chamber of Commerce works to enhance the business climate in Johnson County and provides educational programs on customer service, human resources, and other issues relevant to small businesses. Starting in FY03, the City of Iowa City set aside CDBG funds to capitalize an Economic Development Fund. To maximize the utilization of CDBG funds fior economic development the City Council established the CDBG Economic Development Fund. These funds are available throughout the year, instead of a once a year funding cycle to allow greater flexibility and attract a greater number of applicants. Since the Economic Development Fund started in July 2002, it has been successful in attracting 33 eligible applicants. To date, the City Council has funded 16 economic development projects for $733,805. In FY10, $95,000 in CDBG funds will be allocated to economic development. by Minority Outreach Community Development staff require that each CDBG and HOME recipient attend a City sponsored workshop just prior to the beginning of each year to ga over the CDBG and HOME regulations and reporting requirements. At that workshop minority outreach is explained. In addition, staff sits down with the applicant after the agreement has been signed, but prior to the letting of bids or the signing of contracts between the applicant and a contractor, to go over each applicable regulation requirement. Staff provides a fist of the minority plan rooms and also a list of the targeted small businesses in the area. Other actions planned during the year to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. The City created a citizen advisory group, the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC}, in 1995, to assess Iowa City's community development needs for housing, jobs and services for low and moderate income residents, and to promote public and private efforts to meet such needs. HCDC leads the CDBGIHOME allocation process to determine what projects wilt be awarded funds based on priorities established in CITY STEPS, Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for Housing, Jobs and Services for Low-Income Residents. Each year the City and HCDC reviews applications on a competitive basis. The fact that a program or agency was funded in a prior year does not ensure funding in subsequent years. The lack of adequate financial resources, in relation to need, is the greatest obstacle facing the community. Hauling and non-housing needs and services simply exceed available resources. If additional funding were available, existing services could be expanded to meet the needs of the community. Due to limited funding and the prospect of reduced funding in subsequent years, the following considerations will be made when determining to fund a project: 1) The project must be an identified CITY STEPS priority. Applicant must document the ability of the project to address the specific need. 2) The project budget is justified and leverages other financial resources, including human resources. Applicant must document efforts to obtain outside funding as well. 3} The project has a measurable impact in the community. The project primarily targets low- income persons, utilizes community partnerships, and provides adequate benefits in relation to costs. 4} The applicant can maintain regulatory compliance. Applicant must demonstrate it has strong financial skills, administrative capacity to complete a federal grant, and the ability to complete the project within the required time period. Iowa City has a long history of successfully implementing HUD funded programs. Serving the needs of the city's various special needs popula#ion drives the city's consolidated planning efforts. Addressing the needs of the homeless and special needs populations are high priorities for use of resources within Iowa City. Fragmentation and duplication of services in Iowa City is a minor obstacle due to the communication and coordination of existing service providers. Service providers are members of the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board and participate in the local Continuum of Care planning. The City will also continue to identify and educate the public regarding lead hazards as identified on pages 126-127 of CITY STEPS. The Housing Rehabilitation .Program works with homeowners to assess and mitigate lead based paint in Iowa City's older homes. The City contracts with the Linn County Public Health Department to provide clearance testing on all homes built before 1978 that test positive far Lead and that are receiving City rehabilitation services. ~o Other Actions Throughout the year, City staff is involved with numerous community development activities covering housing, jobs and services. By providing technical assistance to other organizations we are able to develop partnerships, access additional resources and expand the level of service for persons in need. The City of Iowa City continues to provide an-going support as part of a Supportive Housing Program grant awarded to the Shelter House. ~~ Section XI ~ 9'1.224 ill) HOME Program-Specific Requirements Recapture Provisions Dolphin International, LLC will be using HOME funds to provide downpayment assistance to hamebuyers. There will beaten year period of affordability with 100% of the HOME funds recaptured during years 1 - 5and 20% of the HOME funds forgiven annually during years 6 - 10. The homebuyer may resell the property on the open market to any willing buyer at whatever price the market will bear. The City will require an appraisal to ensure market value of the property. HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance The Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA), in partnership with the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, is operating a TBRA program with State HOME funds. The grant has a September 2010 deadline. The funds allocated with City HOME funds will allow the ICHA to transition families from the state program to the Housing Choice Voucher program without a break in assistance. The state program prioritizes frail elderly and/or chronically mentally ill households. Any remaining funds not needed to support these households will be available to assist low income households with children under 18. Each household must be residents (have a legal domicile) in the Iowa City Housing Authority jurisdiction 24 CFR 982.207(b)(1). The primary problem low-income rental households' face is being cost-burdened. This situation occurs in the greater Iowa City area due to the combination of low income and relatively expensive rental housing. The City of Iowa City Consolidated Plan, CITY STEPS, shoal that there are approximately 1,006 law- income elderly or related renter households paying more than 30% of their income for hauling. In calendar year 2000, there were 649 small related households between 0-35 percent of the median income. Of these, 81% experience some type of housing problems, 80% had a cast burden greater than 30% of their gross income and 65% had a cost burden greater than SO% of their gross income. Eighty-nine (89%) of all families assisted through the TBRA program meet the definition of Small Related Households {2 to 4 members). At the time of admission, ninety-nine percent {99%) of the families assisted were under the Very Law-income limit (< 30%) for their household size; one percent {1%) was under the Low-Income limit (< 50%) for their household size. As of January 20, 2009, 820 families (residents of Johnson County, Iowa) are on the HCV waiting list; 566 are families with children, 172 are families with disabilities, and 25 are elderly families. Of these applicants, 92% have incomes below 30% of the median family income for Johnson County. The TBRA program is meeting a high priority need, as indentified in CITY STEPS, of easing the cost burden that small, related rental households face in the greater Iowa City area. Affirmative Marketing for Housing Containing 5 or More HOME-Assisted Units As required by HUD, the City of Iowa City and its subrecipients (public and private} follow affirmative marketing rules. The City's Affirmative Marketing Plan is attached. Both public and private recipients of HOME funds are also required to follow the affirmative marketing requirements in 24 CFR 92.351. City staff reviews these efforts during annual monitoring visits. 72 AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PLAN CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA 1. Purpose This Affirmative Marketing Plan is designed to conform to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published at 24 CFR 570 (Community Development 81ock Grant - CDBG) and 24 CFR 92 (HOME Investment Partnerships -- HOME). The plan sets forth the City of Iowa City's procedures and requirements for affirmatively marketing housing units assisted with federal funds. 2. General Policy It is the City's policy to make available housing options to eligible persons from all socio- economic, racial, ethnic and gender groups in the Iowa City housing market area and affirmatively market housing that is assisted through programs administered by the City. To this end, the City will make efforts to affirmatively market housing units to assure that individuals who normally might not apply because of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, the presence or absence of dependents, familial status or public assistance source of income for housing: Know about rental vacancies and opportunities to purchase homes. • Feel welcome to apply or funds or receive housing assistance. • Have the opportunity to live in units assisted with public funds. The City wil! work with subrecipients to ensure that housing units assisted with federal funds are made available to persons on an equal basis. 3. Qutreach to the Public, Owners and Potential Tenants -City Procedures a. Media, The City will utilize local media to advertise {1) the availability of assistance and (2) the availability of vacant housing units. Press releases will contain the Equal Housing Opportunity slogan and a statement of affirmative marketing policy. Display ads, posters and other published materials will contain the Equal Housing Opportunity logo and slogan. The fallowing media will be used for display advertising: Iowa City Press-Citizen and/or Iowa City Gazette- newspapers Local government access channel- cable TV Press releases from the City are received by all area print and electronic media and may also be found on the City's website. b. Other Means. The City will utilize other appropriate methods to inform the public. This may include personal and written contact with organizations, such as those listed below, encouraging them to make information on the vacant units available to all persons on an equal basis. • Business organizations- Iowa City Board of Realtors, Iowa City Apartment Owners and Managers Association and local lending institutions. • University organizations- Housing Clearinghouse, Iowa Memorial Union and the Housing Assignment OfFce, Burge Hall. 73 • Other Organizations- Crisis Center, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, LIFE Skills, HACAP, and the Iowa City Housing Authority The Iowa City Housing Authority will be of particular value in that it serves as the local Public Housing Authority, receives referrals through a network of local human service agencies and maintains a current waiting list of Section 8 eligible rentals. Meetings of the Housing and Community Development Commission are open to the public and wip serve as another forum for announcing the availability of federal assistance and discussing the City's affirmative marketing policy for the program. Other public meetings, as needed, will be scheduled to explain the City's HUD funded programs to local organizations, property owners and tenants and discuss the affirmative marketing policy and requirements of local and federal fair housing laws. The staff of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission may be called upon to assist in explaining fair housing laws and to review potential housing discrimination practices. In addition, the Iowa City Human Rights office has added afull-time investigator who works with discrimination complaints. 4. Requirements and Procedures for Subrecipients Property owners who participate in the CDBG and~or HOME programs will be required to comply with the following affirmative marketing practices: a. Include the Equal Housing Opportunity logo and slogan or statement in all advertisements for vacant units in local media and printed material. b. If a rental office is utilized or operated by the owner, whether on or off premises, display fair housing posters in a conspicuous place. c. Use the Iowa City Housing Authority's waiting list of Section 8 eligible tenants as a source of referrals for the rent-up of assisted units. d. Provide written assurance to the City that units will be made available to prospective tenants on anon-discriminatory basis. e. Maintain records of all efforts to afFrmatively market vacant units. For example, Copies of newspaper ads and documentation of the owners' contacts with the local business, University and community service organizations and other efforts to publicize the availability of the vacant units. All HOME agreements shall contain language as required by 24 CFR 92.351. 5. Special Outreach Efforts If, during the course of administering the CDBG and HOME programs, it is determined that special outreach efforts are needed to attract persons of particular racial, ethnic or gender groups to vacant units, the City may: • Conduct outreach and contact service organizations, churches and University clubs. • Notify the business, University and community service organizations listed in Section 3b above of the special outreach needed. • Assist owners to locate prospective tenants by making referrals from the Iowa City Housing Authority's waiting list and target advertising as needed to expand the list. The City can require that subrecipients begin their special outreach eff=orts immediately upon learning that a vacancy wi11 occur. Owners typically request a 30-day notice from current tenants planning to 7~ terminate their tenancy so that the outreach efforts can begin before advertising to the general public. 6. Record-keeping Requirements All records pertaining to affirmative marketing efforts of the City will be maintained by the City in accordance with HUD Regulations. The City will ensure the subrecipients also maintain records to document their affirmative marketing efforts. The City will maintain records of the following: • Press releases and newspaper ads. • Copies of notices and documentation of contacts with the business, University and community service organizations. Documentation of monitoring visits with subrecipients, 7. Assessment of Affirmative Marketing Efforts The City will conduct an annual assessment of the effectiveness of its affirmative marketing efforts far the inclusion in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to HUD. At a minimum, the assessment will include: a. A summary of good faith efforts by the City and participating subrecipients to affirmatively market units. To determine if good faith efforts have been made, the City will compare information contained an the records to be kept with actions that were taken to carry out affirmative marketing. (See Affirmative Marketing Reporting form). b. The results of the affirmative marketing efforts may include age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, the presence or absence of dependents, familial status or public assistance source of income occupying assisted housing units. Ta determine results, the City will examine whether or not persons from a variety of groups and persons with disabilities in the area applied far or became tenants, homebuyers, ar received rehab assistance. If it is found that a variety is represented, particularly the targeted groups determined to be in need of outreach, the City would assume the procedures were effective. If it is determined that a participating subrecipient is not making good faith efforts to affirmatively market housing units, the City will take the following corrective actions: a. The City will issue a written notice to the subrecipient stating reasons of non-compliance with the terms of the CDBG and/or HOME agreement and corrective actions (e.g. advertising) which must be taken by the owner within a specified period of time, not to exceed 60 days. b. Continued non-compliance within the specified time period and, thereafter, during the term of the CDBG and/or HOME agreement, will result in the City taking legal action to recover 100% of the assistance far the subrecipient's project. All cases of apparent discriminatory practices by subrecipients will be referred to the Iowa City Human Rights Commission for review and remedial action under the housing provision of the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance. 8. Public Notice and Review Copies of this Affirmative Marketing Plan will be made public and available for citizen review, upon request, in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development. (Revised 7/01) ~s Section Xll - 9'!.230 Monitoring Identify and describe fhe standards and procedures fhe City uses to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and to ensure long-term compliance. The City requires each organization receiving CDBG andlor HOME funds to submit quarterly reports. The quarterly reports include information on the number of clients served, income level and racelethnicity. The reports also include a brief narrative providing an update of the activity. Each organization must also submit a year end report summarizing akl required data as needed for entry into IDIS and for inclusion in the City's CAPER. Community Development staff perform on-site monitoring visits for each activity. Each housing provider, during its period of affordability or as required by agreement, must also submit an annual tenant rental housing report to document compliance with all applicable regulations, specifically household income and fair market rents. In addition, members of the City Council appointed citizen commission, Housing and Community Development Commission, choose CDBG andlor HOME funded projects to visit and monitor. The members meet with the project stakeholders to discuss the project, ensure that the project is proceeding properly by serving the intended clientele and that it will be completed on time. The commission members then report back to the full commission at a regularly scheduled meeting. Timeliness of Expenditures Community Development staff require that each CDBG and HOME recipient attend a City sponsored workshop just prior to the beginning of each year to go over the CDBG and HOME regulations and reporting requirements. The timeliness of expending the funds is one of the topics discussed at the workshop. In addition, each recipient of CDBG andlor HOME funds signs a formal agreement, after the funds have been released, that includes the policy below. Housing and Community Development Commission Unsuccessful or Delayed Projects Policy Adopted by City Council March 2, 2004 in Resolution 04-68 From time to time there may be Community Development Block Grant {CDBG} andlor HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME} projects that do no# meet the anticipated schedule far implementation as presented to the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC). These circumstances may be due to unforeseen events {e.g. unfunded applications for other financing). HCDC recognizes the need to utilize CDBG, HOME and other funding as effectively and efficiently as possible to meet the needs of law-moderate income household for housing, jobs and services within Iowa City. To assist HCDC in evaluating a project's status and ability to proceed, the following policy is hereby adopted to begin with Fiscal Year '04 projects beginning July 1, 2003_ 1, All CDBG and HOME projects will have entered into a formal agreement with the City of laws City for the utilization of federal funds by September 30 each year. Should a recipient fail to meet this threshold, fhe project will be reviewed by HCDC fo evaluate if extenuating circumstances exist. !f extenuating circumstances exist and it is anficipafed fhe project will proceed, a new timeline will be established for the completion of the project. !f circumstances do not warrant an extension of time, HCDC may recommend the recapture and re-use of the funds to the City Council. ~6 2. All CDBG projects (except applicants for t_IHTCs) will have expended a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the assistance provided far the proposed project by March 15 each year. This provides the recipient with approximately 255 days fallowing the start of the fiscal year to reach this threshold for CDBG projects. All HOME projects will expend their funds on a timely basis per the applicable HOME regulation. Should a recipient fail to meet these thresholds, all unexpended CDBGIHOME funding will be recaptured by the City of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re-use of the funds ar HCDC may allow the recipient to retain the funds for the previously approved project. 3. If housing projects are applying for other funds through various state or federal agencies, the recipient must apply for those funds in the first available application period offered. Should a recipient fail to meet this application threshold, all CDBGIHOME funding will be recaptured by the City of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re-use of the funds. 4. Should a recipient be unsuccessful in obtaining the funds listed in the application in the application round immediately following the allocation of local CDBGIHOME funds, and the project will not be able to proceed without the aforementioned funds, all CDBGIHOME funds will be recaptured by the City of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re-use of the funds or HCDC may allow the recipient to retain the funds for the previously approved project. If the project is unsuccessful in obtaining the required funds listed in the application after two consecutive funding rounds following the allocation of local CDBGIHOME funds, the City of Iowa City will recapture all CDBGIHOME funds. Housing code compliance Each agreement between the CDBGI HOME recipient and the City state the fallowing: "The Project shall be completed in compliance with all applicable state and local building codes; and upon completion, shall be operated in compliance with all applicable state and local laws." Community Development staff verify that the appropriate permits are taken out and that the City's Housing and Inspection Services (HIS) department has inspected the structure for compliance with local building codes and local rental inspection housing codes (if the project is a rental project). HIS annually inspects each HOME funded rental unit where the tenant receives Section 8 funds to ensure compliance with housing codes, In addition, HIS inspects all rental units every two years to ensure compliance with rental housing codes- ~~ 91.225 Certifications V~~ ~rJ ~ :~ c7V ~F ~ ~ ~~TL . o` ~QRpj O ~: ~ t L CPMP Nan-State Grantee Certifications Many elements of this document may be completed electronically, however a signature must be manually applied and the document must be submitted in pager form to the Field Office. ^ This certification does notapply. ~ This certification is applicable. NON-STATE GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR ~4; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d} of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOM1= programs. Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue tv provide adrug-tree workplace by. 1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about - a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; b. The grantee's policy of maintaining adrug-free workplace; c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and d, The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will - a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and b. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; 5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4{b} from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification numbers} of each affected grant; 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b}, with respect to any employee who is so convicted - a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or b. Requiring such employee to participate sans#actorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved far such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, ar other appropriate agency; 7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain adrug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Anti-Lobbying -- To the best of the jw-isdiction's knowledge and belief: 8. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 9. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or 78 employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, ar cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLt., "Disclosure Farm to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 10. it will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers {including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, E5G, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. 5.14.2009 Signature/Authorized Official Date Michael A. Lombard Name City Manager Title 410 E. Washington Street Address Iowa City, IA 52240 CitylStatelGip 319.356.5010 Telephone Number 7~3 This certification does not apply. ® This certification is applicable. Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives thak provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of Inw and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part S70) Following aPlan -- [t is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy} that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: 11. Maximum Feasible Priority -With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); 12. Overall Benefit -The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) FFY 2008, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 13. Special Assessments - It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. however, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. The jurisdiction will not atterr~pt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force -- Ik has adopted and is enforcing: 14. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non_violent civil rights demonstrations; and 15. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d}, the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3501-3619), and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of part 35, subparts A, B, 3, K and R, of title 24; Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. 80 5.14.2004 SignaturelAuthorized Official Date Michael A. Lombardo Name City Manager Title 410 E. Washington Street Address Iowa Cit , IA 52240 City/StatelZip 319.3S6.S010 Telephone Number $I ® TI-is certification does not apply. ^ This certification is applicable. OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION CDBG Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208{c}: The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or mare specifically identified CDBGassisted activities, which are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the heakth or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. Signature/Authorized Official Date Telephone Number 82 ^ This certification does not apply. ® This certification is applicable. Specific HOME Certifications The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- tf the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant-based rental assistance: The use of HOME funds for Cenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME= funds For prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214. Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOM1- funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; Signature/Authorized Official Date Michael A. Lombardo Name City Manager Title 410 E, Washington Street Address Iowa City, IA 52240 City/state/Zip 3 ] 9.356.5010 Telephone Number 5.14.2009 83 ® This certification does not apply. ^ This certi#ication is applicable. . HUPWA Certifications The HOPWA grantee certifies that: Activities -- Activikies funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private sources. Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan: 1. For at least la years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility, Z. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure. Signature/Authorized Official Date Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number 84 Thrs certification does not apply. ^ This certification is applicable. ESG Certifications 1, ,Chief Executive officer of l;rrorl Not a valid link., certify that the local government will ensure the provision of the matching supplemental funds required by the regulation at 24 CFR 576.51. 1 have attached to this certification a description of the sources and amounts of such supplemental funds. 1 further certify that the local gnvernment will comply with: 1. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.53 conceming the continued use of buildings for which Emergency Shelter Grants are used for rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelters for the homeless; or when funds are used solely for operating casts or essential services. 2. "fhe building standards requirement of 24 Cf K 576.55. 3. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56, conceming assurances on services and other assistance to the homeless. 4. The requirements of 24 CFR 57b.57, other appropriate provisions of 24 CFR Part 576, and other applicable federal laws concerning nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. 5. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59{b) concerning the [Jniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. b. ~l'he requirement of 24 CFR 576.59 conceming minimizing the displacement of persons as a result of a project assisted with these funds. 7. The requirements of 24 CFR Part 24 concerning the Drug free Workplace Act of 1988. 8. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56(a) and 576.65{b) that grantees develop and implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted with ESG funds and that the address or location of any family violence shelter project will not be made public, except with written authorization of the person ar persons responsible for the operation of such shelter. 9. The requirement that recipients involve themselves, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, homeless individuals and families in policymaking, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of these facilities as provided by 24 CFR 76.56. 10. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57{e) dealing with the provisions of and regulations and procedures applicable with respect to the environmental review responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and related authorities as specified in 24 CFR Part 58. 11. The requirements of 24 CFR 57621(a){4) providing that the funding of homeless prevention activities for families that have received eviction notices or notices of termination of utility services will meet the requirements that: (A) the inability of the family to make the required payments must be the result of a sudden reduction in income; (B) the assistance must be necessary to avoid eviction of the family or termination of the services to the family; (C) there must be a reasonable prospect that the family will be able to resume payments within a reasonable period of time; and (ll) the assistance must not supplant funding for preexisting homeless prevention activities from any other source. 12. The new requirement of the McKinney-Vento Act (42 USC 11362) to develop and implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care {such as health care facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent such discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for such persons. 1 further understand that state and local governments are primarily responsible for the care of these individuals, and that ESG funds are not to be used to assist such persons in place of state and local resources. 13. HUD's standards for participation in a local Homeless Management Information System (HM1S) and the collection and reporting of client-level information. 85 T fixrther certify that the submission of a completed and approved Consolidated Plan with its certifications, which act as the application for an Emergency Shelter Grant, is authorized under state and/or local law, and that the local government possesses legal authority to carry out grant activities in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ~i Signature/Authorized Official Date Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number 86 ^ This certification does not apply. ® This certification is applicable. APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS Instructions Concerning Lo66ying and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or enCered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,DD0 for each such failure. Drug-Free Workplace Certification 3. sy signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing Che certification. 4. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the raquiremenCS of the Drug- Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. 5. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. if known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workp{aces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements. 6. Workplace identifications must include Che actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations). 7. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three). 8. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) far the pertormance of work done in connection with Che specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 21. Place Name Street Cit Count State Zj City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City Johnson IA 52240 Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Castro#led Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (Z1 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of polo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: a. All "direct charge" employees; b. all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and c. temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers oat on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). 87 tJotc that by signing these certifications, certain docu€ents uuist co€npleted, icr usc, and on file for ve€iticatinn. These documents include: 1. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 2. GiGzen Participation Plan 3 Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan 05.14.2009 Signature/Authorized Official Date Michael A. Lombardo Name City Mana er Title 410 E. Washington Street Address Iowa Cit , IA 52240 City/State/Zip 319.356.5256 l~elephone Number 88 q ~ ~~p ~~' ~ u2 - ~ ~r ~ ~ .~~ .~,~~ 4~e `~>v oUvE~ CPMP Non-State Grantee Certifications Many elements of this document may be completed electronically, however a signature must be manually applied and the document must be submitted in paper form to the Field Office. ^ This certification does not apply. ®This certifcation is applicable. NON-STATE GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 147Q, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Urug Free Workplace -- 14 will os will continue to provide adrug-tree workplace by: 10. Publishing a statemenC notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees For violation of such prohibition; 11. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about - a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; b. The grantee's policy of maintaining adrug-free workplace; c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees far drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 12. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 13. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will - a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and b. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; 14. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4{b} frnm an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shaEl include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; 15. Taking one of the following actions, within 34 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted - a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or b. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; 16. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain adrug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Anti-Lobbying -- To the best of thejurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 17. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or wilt be paid, by or an behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 18. I€ any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 89 19. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents far all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that alt subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Juriscfietion -- The conso#idated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdictian possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeming funding, in accordance with applicable IiUD regulations. Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 -- It wtlE comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. Signature/Authorized Official Uate Michael A. Lombarda Name City Manager Title 410 E. Washingtan Street Address Iowa City, IA 52240 CitylStatelZip 3 [ 9.35b.5010 Telephone Number S.I4.2009 9U ^ Tiiis certification does not apply. ® This certification is applicable. Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies Chat: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies bath short-term and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily far persons of law and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 parC 570) Fallowing a Pian -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: 20. Maximum Feasible Priority -With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum Feasible priority to activities which beneFit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); 21. Overall Benefit -The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) FFY2008, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shah principally benefit persons of law and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 22. Special Assessments - It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source outer than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing, 23. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 24. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility ar location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title vI of the Civi! Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d}, the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3641-3b19), and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of part 35, subparts A, B, }, K and R, of title 24; Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. 91 5.14.2009 Signature/Authorized Official Date Michael A. Lombardo Narrte City Mana er Title 410 1~. Washington Street Address lowa City, TA 52240 City/State/Zip 319.356.5010 "Telephone Number 92 ® This certification does not apply. ^ This certifcation is applicable. OPTIONAL CERTTFTCATION CDBG Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 5"70.2Q8{c}: The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or mare specifically identified CDBG-assisted activities, which are designed to meet other community development needs having a particuiar urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are.not available to meet such needs. Signature/Authorized Official Date 93 This certification does not apply. ® Tl>.is certification is applicable. Specific HOME Certifications The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant-based rental assistance: The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214. Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts far this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; SignaturelAuthorized Official Date Michael A. Lombardo Name City Manager Title 410 E. Washington Street Address lowa City, TA 52240 City/State/Zip 319.35b.5010 Telephone Number 5.14.2009 94 ® This certification does not apply. ^ This certification is applicable. HOPWA Certifications The HOPWA grantee certifies that: Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private sources. Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan: 25. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility, Z6. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure. Signature/Authorized Official Date 95 ® This certification :does not.apply. ^ This certilication is applicable. E5G Certifications I, ,Chief Executive Officer of Error! loot a valid link., certify that the local government will ensure the provision of the matching supplemental funds required by the regulation at 24 CFR 576.51. I have attached to this certification a description of the sources and amounts of such supplemental funds. 1 further certify that the local government will comply with: 14. "1'he requirements of 24 CFR 576.53 concerning the continued use of buildings for which ]emergency Shelter Grants are used for rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelters for the homeless; or when funds are used solely for operating costs or essential services. 15. The building standards requirement of 24 CFR 576.55. 16. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56, concerning assurances on services and other assistance to the homeless. 17. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57, other appropriate provisions of 24 C1t7Z Part 576, and other applicable federal laws concerning nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. 18. l`he requirements of 24 CFR 576.59(6) concerning the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. l9. The requirement of 24 CFR 576.59 concerning minimizing the displacement of persons as a result of a project assisted with these funds. 20. The requirements of 24 CFR Part 24 concerning the Drug Free Workplace Act of 198$. 21. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56(a) and 576.65(6} that grantees develop and implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted with ESG funds and that the address or location of any family violence shelter project will not be made public, except with written authorization of the person or persons responsible for the operation of such shelter. 22. The requirement that recipients involve themselves, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, homeless individuals and families in policymaking, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of these facilities as provided by 24 CFR 7656. 23. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57(e} dealing with the provisions of, and regulations and procedures applicable with respect to the environmental review responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and related authorities as specified in 24 CFR Part 58. 24. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.21(a}(4) providing that the funding of homeless prevention activities for families that have received eviction notices or notices of termination of utility services will meet the requirements that: (A} the inability of the family to make the required payments must be the result of a sudden reduction in income; (B) the assistance must be necessary to avoid eviction of the family or termination of the services to the family; (C) there must be a reasonable prospect that the family will be able to resume payments within a reasonable period of time; and (D) the assistance must not supplant funding for preexisting homeless prevention activities from any other source. 25. The new requirement of the McKinney-Vento Act (42 USC 11362) to develop and implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care (such as health care facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent such discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for such persons. 1 further understand that state and local governments are primarily responsible for the care of these individuals, and that ESG funds are not to be used to assist such persons in place of state and focal resources. 26. HUD's standards for participation in a local Homeless Management Information System (HM1S) and the collection and reporting of client level information. 96 1 further certify that the submission of a completed and approved Consolidated Plan with its certifications, which act as the application for an Emergency Shelter Grant, is authorized under state andlor local law, and that the local govamment possesses legal authority to carry out grant activities in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. SignaturelAuthorized Official Date Name `hitle Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number 97 ^ This certification-:does not apply. ® This certification is ap.piicable. _ APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS Instructions Concerning Lobbying and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite far making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,006 and not more than $300,000 for each such failure. Drug-Free Workplace Certification Z7. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification. 28. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug- Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. Z9. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. Tf Che grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements. 30. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations). 31. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, Che grantee shall inform the agency of the changes}, if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three). 32. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 2~4 CFR part Z1. Place Name Street Cit Count state zi City Ha]] 41D E Washington Street lowa City Johnson fA 5224D 33. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substantes Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (Z1 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of Halo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: a. All "direct charge" employees; b. all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and c. temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). Note that by signing these certifications, certain documents must completed, in use, and on file for veriticatiun. These documents include: 1. Analysis of impediments to Fair Housing 9$ 2-Citizen Participation Plan 3. Anti-displacement and Relocation Klan Signature/Authorized Official Date Michael A. Lombardo Name City Manager Title 410 E. Washington Street Address Iowa City, IA 52240 CitylStatelZip 319.356.5250 Telephone Number 99 5.14.2009 APPENDIX Resolution Adopting the FY1D Annual Action Plan Publication Notices Public Comments Received with StafF Responses Sao Prepared by: Tracy Hightshoe, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 35fi-5230 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY10 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND FY09 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT, WHICH ARE SUB-PARTS OF IOWA CITY'S 2006-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS}, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMlT SAID PLAN AND AMENDMENT AND ALL NECESSARY CERTfFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD} requires the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to prepare and submit the FY10 Annual Action Plan as part of the Ciky's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan {CITY STEPS), as amended, to plan for the use of federal funds to assist lower income residents with housing, jobs and services; and WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City received an additional allocation of federal Community Development Block Grant funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act {a.k.a. Stimulus bill) to be added to the FY09 Annual Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Housing and Community Development Commission has held a series of meetings regarding the use of federal Community Development Block Grant {CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds for City of Iowa City fiscal year 2009 and 2010; and WHEREAS, the City has disseminated information, received public input and held a public hearing on the FY10 Annual Action Plan and FY09 Annual Action Plan Amendment (FY09 Amendment); and WHEREAS, the FY10 Annual Action Plan contains the allocation of CDBG and HOME funds attached hereto as Exhibit A and the FY09 Amendment contains the allocation of CDBG funds attached hereto as Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, adoption of the FY10 Annual Action Plan and FY09 Amendment will make Iowa City eligible for federal and state funds administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the public interest will be served by the adoption of the FY10 Annual Action Plan and FY09 Amendment and submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The City of Iowa City FY10 Annual Action Plan, filed in the office of the City Clerk, contains the allocation of CDBG and HOME funds attached hereto as Exhibit A, and the FY09 Amendment, filed in the offce of the City Clerk, contains the allocation of CDBG funds attached hereto as Exhibit B, be and the same are hereby approved and adopted. 2. The City Manager of Iowa' City is hereby authorized and directed tv submit the City of Iowa City FY10 Annual Action Plan and FY09 Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and is further authorized and directed to provide all the necessary certifications or documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 3. The City Manager is hereby designs#ed as the Chief Executive Officer and authorized to act on behalf of the City of Iowa City in connection with the FY10 Annual Action Plan and FY09 Amendmen#. 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute, terminate or amend CDBG andlor HOME Agreements entered into in connection with the allocation of public funds with subrecipients, Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) or other legal entities. Passed and approved this day of May, 2009. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK City Attorney's Office It was moved by AYES: and seconded by the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: NAYS: ABSENT: Bailey Champion Correia Hayek O'Donnell Wilburn Wright Exhibit A Projects Recommended for FY10 CDBG & HOME Funding HCQC (3!26!09} Recommendation or Request Council Earmark"` ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Fund* HOUSING PROJECTS Isis Investments LLC -Rental 'The Housing Fellowship -Rental The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Operating Dolphin Lake Point -Homeownership Iowa City Housing Authority - TBRA William Wittig -Rental City of Iowa City -Housing Rehabilitation* PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECTS First Mennonite Church -Home Ties Addition' United Action for Youth -Facility Rehabilitation Shelter House -New Construction z DVIP -Facility Rehab. MECCA -Facility Rehabilitation CMHC -Facility Rehab. Neighborhood Centers of JC -Facility Rehab. Arc of Southeast Iowa -Facility Rehabilitation PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS Iowa City Free Medical Clinic -Operations Shelter House -Operations Successful Living -Operations Aid to Agencies* ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING HOME Program Administration CDBG Program Administration and Planning SOURCE OF FUNDS FY10 CDBG Entitlement FY1D Anticipated CDBG Program Income $95,000.00 $95,000.00 Subtotal $95,000.00 $95,000.00 Subtotal $1,734,400.00 $850,687.00 $250,000.00 $150,000.00 $400,000.00 $220,000.00 $50,000.00 $30,687.00 $558,000.00 $90,000.00 $180,000.00 $110,000.00 $66,400.00 $20,000.00 $230,000.00 $230,000.pO $60,000.00 $18,000.00 $300,000.00 $12,256.00 $43,639.00 $33,376.00 $26, 615.00 $4,500.00 Subtotal $498,386.00 $10,000.00 $7, 500.00 $8,000.00 $105,000.00 Subtotal $130,500.00 $61,373.00 $152,201.00 Subtotal $213,574.00 $0.00 $1$,000.00 $83,215.00 $12,256.00 $32,399.00 $23, 504.00 $26,601.00 $4,5Da.oo $200,475.00 $5,000.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $105,000.00 $115,000.00 $61,373.00 $152,201.00 $213, 574.00 TOTAL $2,671,860.00 $1,474,736.00 $651,005.00 $110,000.00 TOTAL CDBG $761,005.00 FY10 HOME Entitlement FY10 Anticipated HOME Program Income $613,731.00 $100,000.00 TOTAL HOME $713,731.00 FY10 TOTAL $1,474,736.00 FY09 Annual Action Plan Amendment for the American Recovery 8< Reinvestment Act (a.lc.a Stimulus Bill) Total Funds: $178,785 ' First Mennonite Church -Home Ties allocated $60,000 z Shelter House New Construction allocated $116,785 Total FY09 & FY10 CDBG Award of $200,000) Exhibi# B Projects Recommended for FY09 CDBG & HOME Funding Council Approved Request 5113!2008 2009 Amendment ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Fund` HOUSING PROJECTS Chauncey Swan LP -Rental Housing Dolphin international LLC -Homeownership HACAP -Transitional Housing ICHA -Homeownership ICHA - TBRA Isis Investments LLC -Rental Southgate Development -Homeownership The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Operating The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Pre-Dev. Loan The Housing Fellowship -Rental Housing City of Iowa City -Housing Rehabilitation' PUBLIG FACILITIES PROJECTS Arc of Southeast Iowa -Facility Rehabilitation DVIP -Facility Rehabilitation IC Free Medical Clinic -Building Acquisition MECCA -Facility Rehabilitation NCJC -Facility Rehabilitation Twain Elementary -Playground Equip. FY09 AMENDMENT Shelter House -New Construction First Mennonite Church -Home Ties Addition PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS Arc of Southeast Iowa -Operations Compeer -Operations Extend the Drearn Foundation -Operations Free Medical Clinic -Operations Local Foods Connection -Operations MECCA -Operations Shelter House -Operations {STAR program) Aid to Agencies' ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING HOM£ Program Administration CDBG Program Administration and Planning $82,890 $t32,890 Subtotal $82,890 $82,890 $18,000 $0 $425,000 $68,000 $325,000 $80,000 $330,000 $187,500 $220,800 $so,oao $235,000 $94,000 $2oa,DDD $D $5p,000 $28,000 $15,000 $13,000 $499,750 $198,000 $230,000 $230,000 Subtotal $2,548,550 $958,500 $5,851 $3,000 $13,979 $10,000 $300,000 $90,772 $48,523 $11,400 $54,200 $14,600 $fiQ000 $40,000 Subtotal $482,553 $169,772 Subtotal $2,500 $3,000 $1,500 $10,000 $8,000 $5,600 $7,500 $105,000 Subtotal $143,100 $61,373 $152,201 Subtotal $213,574 TOTAL $3,470,667 SOURCES OF FUNDS FY09 CDBG Entitlement FY09 Anticipated CDBG Program Income Prior Year Unexpended CDBG Funds FY49 HOME Entitlement FY09 Anticipated HOME Program Income TOTAL CDBG TOTAL HOME 2009 Amendment: 2009 American Recovery 8 Roiwestment Act (Stimulus Bill) $116,785 $sa,aoa $176,785 $1,oaD $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $1,500 $1,000 $2,fl00 $105,000 $115,000 $Ei1,373 $152,201 $213,574 $176,785 $1,539,736 31,716,521 $(151,005 $110,000 $ti5,000 $$26,005 $613,731 $100, 000 $713,731 $176,785 TOTAL FY09 FUNDS: $1,716,521 Press-Citizen OFFICIP,L PUBLICATION Pt1BLlC COMMENT PERIOD FYip Annual Action Plan & FY09 Annual Action Plan Amendment The City of Eowa Ciiy is soliciting public comments on the proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2009 (City FY10} Annual Action Pian. The Annual Action Plan is a portion of Iowa City's 2006-2010 CanSolldated Plen (a.k.a. CITY STEPSJ. The City is also soliciting public comments an the proposed amendment to the FY09 Annual Action Plan. The FY10 Annual Action Plan will include information om the pro- posed use of Community Development Block Grant {CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership {HOME) funds for housing, jobs and services for low-moderate income persons. The FYtOAnnual Action Plan will outline proposed activities, project locations, budgets and the scope of activities being funded. The FY09 Annual Action Plan Amendment will include info~ma~ion on the proposed use of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (a.k.a. Stimulus BilE) funds for housing, jobs and setvioes for low-moderate Income persons. The amendment will out- line the proposed activities, project locations, budgets and scope of activities being funded. Copies of the FYi D Annual Action Plan and the FY09 Action Plan 4, 2003. April 4, 2009 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City Council will hold a public hearing on Iowa City's FY10 Annual Action Plan and the EY09 Annual Action Plan amendment {Amendment) on May 5, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., City Hall, Emma Harvat Hall, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA. The Action Plan is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS). The FY10 Annual Action Plan describes the federally funded activities to be undertaken by the City and its recipients during the 2010 fiscal year (July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010). The FY09 Amendment describes the activities to be undertaken by the City and its recipients utilizing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (a.k.a. Stimulus Bill). Copies of the draft FY10 Annual Action Plan and FY09 Amendment are available to the public at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn Street, the Department of Planning and Community Development, 410 E. Washington Street, and at www.icgov.org/actionplan. Athirty (30) day public comment period began on April 4, 2009. Approval of the FY10 Action Plan and FY09 Amendment will also be considered by the City Council on May 5, 2009. Additional information is available from the Department of Planning and Community Development, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240 or by calling 356- 5230. If you are in need of special accommodations far a disability or language translation; please contact Steve Long, Community Development Division, at 356--5250 or 356-5493 TDD at least three business days in advance of the meeting date. Public Comments Received with Staff Responses A 34 day public comment period regarding the FY10 Annuai Action Plan ran from April 4, 2009 to May 4, 2049. During that time Council received ?written requests from applicants and received additional comments during a public hearing held on May 5, 2009. The written requests can be found at the end of this section. On April 16, 2009 the Housing and Community Development Commission had a public meeting to discuss the FY10 Annual Action Plan and received various comments from commission members. Comments Received: On May 5, 2009, City Council held a public hearing and the comments are summarized below. Comments Received: 106 CC~MIv~UItiIITY DEVELC~PN~EI~T B~C~CK ~P'ANT ~CI~BG~ HC~~hE INVESTN~EIJT PAPTNERSHIP FU~JDS ~H~~IE~ ~ ~~ - ~~ ~: ,_ ~~~~~ d '~ ~. ' ,.~ ~~ _.`-~, ~, ~` ~ ~~~" -, ~~~ ~ °, ~~ ~_ 4. ,~_ ~ ~~_ ~~- ~,.. . . ~~g ~~-. t ~ ~ ~~~III~ ~,,,'~~ CETY f)F I(~'Wfl CITY ~~~~ Amended: May 2009 Exhibit A Projects Recommended for FY09 CDBG & HOME Funding Council Approved Request 511312008 2009 Amendment ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Fund' HOUSING PROJECTS Chauncey Swan LP -Rental Housing Dolphin International LLC -Homeownership HACAP -Transitional Housing ICHA -Homeownership ICHA-TBRA Isis Investments LLC -Rental Southgate Development -Homeownership The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Operating The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Pre-Dev. Loan The Housing Fellowship -Rental Housing City of Iowa City -Housing Rehabilitation' PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECTS Arc of Southeast Iowa -Facility Rehabilitation DVIP -Facility Rehabilitation IC Free Medical Clinic -Building Acquisition MECCA -Facility Rehabilitation NCJC -Facility Rehabilitation Twain Elementary -Playground Equip. FY09 AMENDMENT Shelter House -New Construction First Mennonite Church -Home Ties Addition PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS Arc of Southeast Iowa -Operations Compeer -Operations Extend the Dream Foundation -Operations Free Medical Clinic -Operations Local Foods Connection -Operations MECCA -Operations Shelter House -Operations (STAR program) Aid to Agencies' ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING HOME Program Administration CDBG Program Administration and Planning $82,890 $82,890 Subtotal $82,890 $82,890 $18,000 $0 $425,000 $68,000 $325,000 $80,000 $330,000 $187,500 $220,800 $so,ooo $235,000 $94,000 $200,000 $0 $50,000 $28,000 $15,000 $13,000 $499,750 $198,000 $230,000 $230,000 Subtotal $2,548,550 $958,500 $5,851 $3,000 $13,979 $10,000 $300,000 $90,772 $48,523 $11,400 $54,2D0 $14,600 $60,000 $40,000 Subtotal $482,553 $169,772 $116,785 $60,000 Subtotal $176,785 $2,500 $1,000 $3,000 $1,000 $1,500 $1,000 $10,000 $2,500 $8,000 $1,500 $5,600 $1,000 $7,500 $2,000 $105,000 $105,000 Subtotal $143,100 $115,000 $61,373 $61,373 $152,2D1 $152,201 Subtotal $213,574 $213,574 $176,785 TOTAL $3,470,667 SOURCES OF FUNDS FY09 CDBG Entitlement FY09 Anticipated CDBG Program Income Prior Year Unexpended CDBG Funds FY09 HOME Entitlement FY09 Anticipated HOME Program Income TOTAL CDBG TOTAL HOME 2009 Amendment: 2009 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Bill) $1,539,736 $1,716,521 $651,005 $110,000 $65,000 $826,005 $613,731 $100,000 $713,731 $176,785 TOTAL FY09 FUNDS: $1,716,521 Applicant's Name: First Mennonite Church Public Facility Priority Need: Child Care Centers -High Project Title: Home Ties Addition Project Description: Construction of a 1,640 SF addition dedicated to the Home Ties program. Home Ties, a program of Community Coordinated Child Care (4C's), provides temporary, free child care for families struggling to find housing, employment and treatment. The families served by Home Ties are dealing with homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, foster care placement and poverty. Local Objective: Support development of child care facilities. (CITY STEPS p.112) Location: 405 Myrtle Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52246 Objective Number Project ID See above 0029 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03M 570.201 (c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMC Start Date Completion Date 06/01 /2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Public Facilities (11) 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2008.029 1 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ®the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG (FY09) ESG HOME In Kind Donations Other Public Funds Private Funds Tota I ............................................................... $60,000 ............................................................... ............................................................... $161,400 ............................................................... $221,400 ............................................................... Applicant's Name: Shelter House Community Shelter & Transitional Services Public Facility Priority Need: Emergency Shelter -High Project Title: Construction of New Shelter Project Description: Construction of a new homeless shelter that will provide shelter for 70 individuals. The new facility will also house Shelter House staff, a drop-in center, training room, nurse's office, kitchen, dining room, laundry and outreach offices. The existing facility has a capacity of 29 persons and must deny shelter to approximately 100 men, women and children each month due to lack of space. Local Objective: Emergency Shelter Needs: Support expansion or addition of facilities to meet increased need. (CITY STEPS p.108) Location: 429 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240 Objective Number Project ID See above 0028 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03C 570.201 (c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Subrecipient Private LMC Start Date Completion Date 07/01 /2009 06/30/2010 Performance Indicator Annual Units Public Facilities (11) 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2008.028 1 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ®the Homeless ^Persons with HIV/AIDS ^Persons with Disabilities ^Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG (FY09) CDBG (FY10) HOME In Kind Donations Other Public Funds Private Funds Total: ............................................................... $116,785 ............................................................... $83,215 ............................................................... ............................................................... $148,385 ............................................................... $351,000 ............................................................... $1,701,720 ............................................................... $2,401,105 ............................................................... ~~'rc J~ ~~- r ~ i fTTi7 : - • a~r.rirr•~~~y r O J-J J ~~~J J ~J ~ J J ~~ ~' r-. Publish 4/22 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,995,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 5th day of May, 2009, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $4,995,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes for an essential corporate purpose of the City, in order to pay costs of the construction, reconstruction, and repairing of improvements to public ways, sidewalks, overpasses and streets; the opening, widening, extending, grading and draining of the right-of--way of public grounds and the removal and replacement of dead or diseased trees thereon; the reconstruction, extension and improvement of the existing Municipal Airport; the acquisition, installation and repair of traffic control devices; the rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of existing city parks, including facilities, equipment and improvements commonly found in city parks and equipping of the fire department. Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be payable from the Debt Service Fund. At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City, to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at this meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Notes to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder or will abandon the proposal. This Notice is given by order of the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, as provided by Sections 384.24, 384.24A and 384.25 of the City Code of Iowa, as amended. Dated this 22nd day of April, 2009. s/Marian K. Karr City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa Publish 4/22 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2009E, (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 5th day of May, 2009, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $6,500,000 General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2009E, for an essential corporate purpose of the City, in order to pay costs of the refunding of outstanding general obligation indebtedness of the City, including the Series 2001 General Obligation Bonds dated June 15, 2001. Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be payable from the Debt Service Fund. At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City, to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at this meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Notes to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder or will abandon the proposal. This Notice is given by order of the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, as provided by Sections 384.24, 384.24A and 384.25 of the City Code of Iowa, as amended. Dated this 22 day of April, 2009. s/Marian K. Karr City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (End of Notice) _~ Publish 4/22 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 5th day of May, 2009, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of $700,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, for a general corporate purpose, bearing interest at the rate of not to exceed 9 per centum per annum, in order to pay costs of improvements to the Salt Storage Building. Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be payable from the Debt Service Fund. At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition asking that the question of entering into a loan agreement and issuing such notes be submitted to the legal voters of the City, maybe filed with the Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the City Code of Iowa pursuant to Section 384.26 of the City Code of Iowa. This Notice is given by order of the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, as provided by Sections 384.24, 384.24A, 384.25 and 384.26 of the City Code of Iowa, as amended. Dated this 22 day of April, 2009. s/Marian K. Karr City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (End of Notice) .~.") r U,: Publish 4/22 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $680,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 5th day of May, 2009, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $680,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes for a general corporate purpose, bearing interest at the rate of not to exceed 9 per centum per annum, in order to pay costs of the renovation, improvement and equipping of recreation grounds, including the Soccer Field and the Napoleon Softball Field; the acquisition of art for public buildings and areas and roof repair and elevator improvements to a Recreation Center. Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be payable from the Debt Service Fund. At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition asking that the question of entering into a loan agreement and issuing such notes be submitted to the legal voters of the City, maybe filed with the Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the City Code of Iowa pursuant to Section 384.26 of the City Code of Iowa. This Notice is given by order of the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, as provided by Sections 384.24, 384.24A, 384.25 and 384.26 of the City Code of Iowa, as amended. Dated this 22 day of April, 2009. s/Marian K. Karr City Clerk of City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (End of Notice) Publish 4/22 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $360,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 5th day of May, 2009, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $360,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, for a general corporate purpose, bearing interest at the rate of not to exceed 9 per centum per annum, in order to pay costs of City Hall remodeling; miscellaneous improvements to City Hall; improvements to the Mercer Swimming Pool, including filter system replacement and roof repair to the Senior Center. Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be payable from the Debt Service Fund. At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition asking that the question of entering into a loan agreement and issuing such notes be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the City Code of Iowa pursuant to Section 384.26 of the City Code of Iowa. This Notice is given by order of the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, as provided by Sections 384.24, 384.24A, 384.25 and 384.26 of the City Code of Iowa, as amended. Dated this 22nd day of April, 2009. s/Marian K. Karr City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (End of Notice) / ~ ` /, Publish 4/22 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $510,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 5th day of May, 2009, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $510,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes for a general corporate purpose, bearing interest at the rate of not to exceed 9 per centum per annum, in order to pay costs of General Rehabilitation and Improvement Program housing improvements and low income housing improvements in connection with the Housing Fellowship necessary for the operation of the City and the health and welfare of its citizens. Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be payable from the Debt Service Fund. At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition asking that the question of entering into a loan agreement and issuing such notes be submitted to the legal voters of the City, maybe filed with the Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the City Code of Iowa pursuant to Section 384.26 of the City Code of Iowa. This Notice is given by order of the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, as provided by Sections 384.24, 384.24A, 384.25 and 384.26 of the City Code of Iowa, as amended. Dated this 22nd day of April, 2009. s/Marian K. Karr City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (End of Notice)