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July 21, 2020
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Agenda:
1. Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call.
2. Approval of the July 14, 2020 meeting minutes.
3. Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda. (Commentators shall address the
Commission for no more than 5 minutes. Commissioners shall not engage in
discussion with the public concerning said items).
4. Items to be discussed:
a. Correspondence;
b. LULAC Council 308 Discussion;
c. Annual Report FY20;
d. Social Justice and Racial Equity Grants for FY19;
e. Fair Trade Town;
f. United Nations Convention Rights of the Child PhotoVoice;
g. Subcommittees: Housing, Health Equity, Racism/Anti-
Racism;
h. Awards Breakfast (October 21, 2020).
5. Staff/Commission Announcements. (Commissioners shall not engage in
discussion with one another concerning said announcements).
6. Comments of Staff.
7. Adjournment.
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Agenda Item 4c
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
The Iowa City Human Rights Commission is represented by nine residents of Iowa
City, each of whom are appointed by the Council for three-year terms. The
Commissioners, all committed to civil rights, reflect a broad cross-section of the
community, thus ensuring diversity of ideas and interests. In the appointment
process, consideration is given to racial, religious, cultural, social and economic
groups within the City.
The Commission has the following powers:
• Make recommendations to the Council for such further legislation
concerning discrimination as it may deem necessary and desirable.
• Educate the public on human rights and illegal discrimination, such as
organizing and facilitating educational public forums that address one or
more of the broad range of topics included within the rubric of human rights.
• Cooperate, within the limits of any appropriations made for its operation,
with other agencies or organizations, both public and private, whose
purposes are not inconsistent with those of the Human Rights Ordinance.
• Coordinate programs designed to eliminate racial, religious, cultural and
other intergroup tensions.
The Commission annually elects a Chairperson and a Vice -Chairperson and holds
monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of each month.
FY 20 Human Rights Commission Members
Cathy McGinnis, Chair
Jessica Andino, Vice -Chair
Adil D. Adams
Noemi Ford
Jason Glass
Ashley Lindley
Bijou Maliabo
Mark Pries
Zachary Rochester
The Human Rights Office consists of two full-time staff, a Human Rights
Coordinator and a Human Rights Investigator.
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Summary of FY20 Commission Initiatives
The Commission accomplished FYI goals. These included, among others,
• contributing to and participating in activities, programs, and events that
advance human rights.
• supporting local organizations through the administration of the Social
Justice and Racial Equity Grant funding.
FY 20 Recommendations by the Commission to Council
January 2020: Recommendation to fund the following organizations for the Social
Justice and Racial Equity Grant: Antelope Lending Library, Center for Worker
Justice, Inside Out Reentry Community, Labor Center, Little Creations Academy,
Successful Living, Sudanese Community Center.
FY 20 Mayor's Proclamations Submitted by the Commission
Americans With Disabilities Act 291h Anniversary (July 2019)
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 2019)
Indigenous Peoples' Day (October 2019)
National Native American Heritage Month (November 2019)
Transgender Remembrance Day (November 2019)
International Human Rights Day (December 2019)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 2020)
Black History Month (February 2020)
Women's History Month (March 2020)
International Transgender Day of Visibility (March 2020)
National Fair Housing Month (April 2020)
Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month (May 2020)
LGBTQ+ Pride Month (June 2020) *Submitted by the Human Rights
Commission, accepted by Iowa City Pride
Juneteenth National Freedom Day (June 2020)
FY 20 Programs & Activities of the Commission
1. July 9, 2019, Sponsor, Juneteenth Youth Essay Contest.
2. July 15, 2019, 2019, Published map showing location of Complainants and
Respondents for the year 2018.
3. July 16, 2019, Attendee, "Local Government Service Interactions and Impacts
on Citizen Well-being" seminar.
4. July 22, 2019, Presenter, "Microaggressions A-Z" at the Captivate
Conference.
5. July 22, 2019, Attendee, Government Alliance on Racial Equity monthly
meeting.
6. July 23, 2019, Presenter, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County's "Youth
Engaging Leadership & Learning" program.
7. July 31, 2019, Participant, Why Equal Access to Sex -Segregated Facilities
Matters, sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign.
8. August, 2019, Placed ad in print and online versions of "Hawkeye View"
edition of Daily Iowan.
9. August 7, 2019 Co-sponsor, One Iowa LGBTQ Senior Summit.
10. August 14, 2019, Attendee, Iowa City Community School District Equity and
Inclusion Partnership/Provider Unity Circle.
11. August 26, 2019, Weekly Advertisement in print and online versions of the
Daily Iowan updated.
12. August 26, 2019, Participant, Iowa City Latino Festival.
13. September, 2019, Placed ad in the Press Citizen "Key" edition.
14. September, 2019 through May, 2020, Hosted Human Rights Office Student
Intern.
15. September through June, 2020PIaced monthly ad Go Guide.
16. September 4, 2019. Participant, 2019 Housing Iowa Conference.
17. September 9, 2019, Meeting, Fifth Ward Coordinator and Deputy Fire Chief.
18. September 10, 2019, Organizer, Sponsor, Iowa City Job & Resource Fair.
19. September 17, 2019, Participant, University of Iowa/City of Iowa City
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Quarterly Meeting.
20. September 19, 2019, Participant, Criminal History and Occupancy Policy —
The Impact of Disparate Treatment.
21. September 13, 2019, Presenter, "Iowa Civil Rights History and Legacy," to
2019 Community Leadership Program.
22. September 19, 2019, Interviewee, University of Iowa Human Rights
Advocacy class on role as human rights advocate.
23. October 3, 2019, Renewed Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition
membership.
24. October 3, 2019, Participant, the University of Iowa 2019 Iowa Regents
Institutions Disability Awareness Summit.
25. October 8, 2019, Presenter, "Language, Justice, and the Law" class at
University of Iowa.
26. October 9, 2019, Presenter, American Planning Association Iowa Chapter
Annual Conference.
27. October 17, 2019, Participant, Iowa Human Rights Agencies Symposium
2019.
28. October 17, 2019, Sponsor, Inside Out Reentry Homecoming: Reentry
Summit
29. October 23, 2019, Sponsor, Onelowa's 2"d Annual LGBTQ Workplace
Culture Summit.
30. October 23, 2019, Sponsor, 36t" Annual Human Rights Award Breakfast.
31. October 26, 2019, Renewed listing in Greater Iowa African American
Resource Guide.
32. October 29, 2019, Participant, Census Kick-off Meeting.
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33. November 1, 2019 and February 1, 2020, Ad placed in print and online
versions of West Side Story, the student paper of West High School.
34. November 1, 2019 and February 1, 2019, Ad placed in print and online
versions of Little Hawk, the student paper of City High School.
35. November 1, 2019 and February 1, 2020, Ad placed in online version of
Liberty High School paper (no print version is published).
36. November 6, 2019, Attendee, Government Alliance on Racial Equity Midwest
Member Update.
37. November 13, 2019, Participant, The Role of Implicit Bias in Labor &
Employee Relations.
38. November 19 and 20, 2019, Attendee, Iowa State Bar Webinars on
Mediation.
39. November 18, 2019, Hosted informational sessions for those interested in
applying for Social Justice and Racial Equity grants.
40. November 19, 2019, Accepted, Transgender Remembrance Day
Proclamation.
41. December 1, 2019, Iowa City featured in Go Guide for being one of three
cities in Iowa to earn a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's
Municipal Equality Index, a measure of how friendly a city is to LGBTQ+
people.
42. December 4, 2019, Participant, Cultivating Inclusive Leaders, sponsored by
Inclusive ICR Iowa.
43. December 10, 2019, Volunteer, City Staff Day at Free Lunch Program.
44. December 11, 2019, Attendee, Government Alliance on Race and Equity
webinar, "Community Engagement and Ownership."
45. December 12, 2019, Presenter, "Fair Housing" program to local real estate
management company.
46. December 18, 2019, Presenter, Fair Housing Training to Housing &
Community Development Commission.
47. January 7, 2020, Accepted Martin Luther King, Jr. proclamation.
48. January 9, 2020, Participant, Beware of Preemption: Fighting for the Rights
of Local Government to Advance Racial Equity, Sponsored by the
Government Alliance on Race and Equity.
49. January 14, 2020, Participant, "Race: The Power of an Illusion" Learning
Exchange.
50. January 14, 2020, Placed recurring ad in print and online versions of the Daily
Iowan.
51. January 20, 2020, participant, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Birthday
Celebration,
52. January 20, 2020, Attendee, Bethel AME Church Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebration.
53. January 21, 2020, Co-sponsor and Attendee, Dr. Martin Luther King Day
celebration and day of service events.
54. January 21, 2020, Attendee, Black Voices Project Dinner.
55. January 23, 2020, Guidance on Public Assistance Source of Income and Fair
Housing issued to area landlords and property managers.
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56. January 27, 2020, Collected and published statements from Black elected
officials regarding how Black History Month is #MoreThanJustAMonth.
57. January 25, 2020, Attendee, League of Human Rights Agencies meeting.
58. January 29, 2020, Placed ad in print and online versions of Daily Iowan's
annual Rental Guide.
59. February 6, 2020, Presenter, University of Iowa class entitled, "Introduction
to Human Rights."
60. February 6, 2020, Presenter, "Iowa's Civil Rights Legacy" to University of
Iowa course on Human Rights.
61. February 11, 2020, Sponsor, "More Than Just a Game," program
commemorating the struggles of Iowa's early 20th-century Black college
athletes.
62. February 11, 2020, Volunteer, City Staff Day at Free Lunch Program.
63. February 12, 2020, Participant, "Service From the Inside Out: Emotional
Intelligence, Respect & Feedback," sponsored by Johnson County.
64. February 13, 2020, Social Justice and Racial Equity grants awarded to seven
different community organizations.
65. February 18, 2020, Sponsor, "Still Rising: Celebrating 10 Years of the Iowa
City Civil Rights Trip," with discussion featuring Johnson County Supervisor
Royceann Porter.
66. February 21, 2020, Participant, Black History Month trivia sponsored by Parks
and Recreation.
67. February 23, 2020, Attendee, Sounds of Freedom (Black History Month
Celebration) sponsored by Bethel A.M.E. Church.
68. February 25, 2020, Participant, "Overcoming Unconscious Bias and Creating
a Fearless Organization," sponsored by Johnson County.
69. February 25, 2020, Sponsor, "Preserving Black History in Iowa City: Tate
Arms and the Iowa Federation Home."
70. February 26, 2020, Hosted Shante Weston, Civil Rights Specialist from the
City of Dubuque, for a day of information -sharing and job shadowing.
71. February 27, 2020, Attendee, "Municipality as an Employer," sponsored by
Human Rights Campaign.
72. February 28, 2020, Participant, Henri Harper Annual Soul Food Dinner.
73. February 28, 2020 Participant, Civil Rights Soul Food Dinner.
74. February 29, 2020, "Golden Swag" sponsor, 6th Annual PrideCon 2020
LGBTQ+ Youth Summit.
75. February 29, 2020, Attendee, Iowa Safe Schools LGBTQ Job Fair.
76. March through end of year, Leading five new City Departments in Racial
Equity Toolkit review and implementation process.
77. March 4, 2020, Attendee, Inclusive Iowa City Cedar Rapids Quarterly
Coalition Meeting.
78. March 5, 2020, Sponsor, Youth Job Fair.
79. March 6, 2020, Participant, League of Human Rights Agencies of Iowa
Executive Meeting.
80. March 9, 2020, community resource materials on discrimination and knowing
your rights delivered to University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center.
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81. March 12, 2020, Presenter, University of Iowa "Introduction to Law Study and
Legal Careers" class at University of Iowa Law School.
82. March 26, 2020, Attendee, Municipal Services, sponsored by the Human
Rights Campaign.
83. March 27, 2020, Attendee, "COVID-19: Ask the EEOC" webinar. (Virtual
event)
84. April 9, 2020, Participant, "Building Racial Equity: Foundations," sponsored
by the Government Alliance on Racial Equity. (Virtual event)
85. April 23, 2020, Participant, League of Human and Civil Rights Agencies
Executive Committee meeting. (Virtual event)
86. April 23, 2020, Presenter, "Fair Housing" training to local real estate
management company. (Virtual event)
87. April 23, 2020, Participant, "Municipal Support for LGBTQ Older Adults and
COVID-19," sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign. (Virtual event)
88. April 30, 2020, Presenter, Climate Action Equity Working Group, City of Iowa
City. (Virtual event)
89. May 2020, Guidance on Fair Housing and COVID-19 issued to area landlords
and property managers.
90. May 2020, Insert in Utility statements on fair housing and know your rights.
91. May 2020, advertisement in Little Village on fair housing and know your rights.
92. May through August 2020, Hosted Human Rights Office Student Intern.
93. May 1, 2020, Guidance on Fair Housing and COVID-19 issued to area
landlords and property managers.
94. May 1, 2020, Inserted housing discrimination ad in Iowa City resident's utility
bills, encouraging reporting of any discrimination experienced.
95. May 1, 2020, Attendee, "Litigating in a Divided Nation" webinar. (Virtual
event)
96. May 15, 2020, Participant, League of Human Rights Agencies of Iowa
Meeting. (Virtual event)
97. May 21, 2020, Participant, Focus Group on Evaluation and Equity, sponsored
by the Government Alliance on Race and Equity. (Virtual event)
98. May 28, 2020, Participant, "Leadership on LGBTQ Equity," sponsored by the
Human Rights Campaign. (Virtual event)
99. May 20, 2020. Participant, One Iowa "LGBTQ 101," sponsored by Johnson
County. (Virtual event)
100. May 28, 2020, Presenter, "Fair Housing" training to Iowa City Area
Association of Realtors. (Virtual event)
101. June 2020, Renewed ad in print and online versions of the Daily Iowan for
the summer.
102. June 9, 2020, participant, Introduction to LGBTQ Cultural Competency,
sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign. (Virtual event)
103. June 19, 2020, Co -Sponsor, 9th Annual Iowa City Area Juneteenth
Celebration, sponsored by the African American Museum of Iowa. (Virtual
event)
104. June 19, 2020, statement in Support of Black Lives Matter.
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Commission Financial Support for FY20
Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday at Mercer Park Aquatic Center. (January 2020)
Night of 1000 dinners in honor of International Women's Day. (March 2020)
Domestic Violence Intervention Program 4011 Anniversary Conference (April 2020)
Overview of the Complaint Process
Title Two of the City Code (Human Rights Ordinance) prohibits unlawful
discrimination in the areas of education, housing, employment, public
accommodation and credit. The characteristics covered are: age, color, creed,
disability, familial status', gender identity, marital status, national origin,
presence/absence of dependents, public assistance source of income', race,
religion, retaliation, sex, and sexual orientation. As of June 1, 2016, the definition
of "public assistance source of income" was expanded to include Housing Choice
Vouchers, commonly known as "Section 8," as well as other rental subsidies.
'Housing only.
A person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice or act
must file a complaint within three -hundred days of the alleged discrimination. Staff
of the Human Rights Commission investigate complaints alleging discrimination.
Staff serve as neutral fact finders and do not represent either party in the complaint
process.
1. Filing: The complainant (the person who alleges the discrimination) fills out,
signs and dates a complaint form.
2. Jurisdictional Review: A dated and signed complaint is reviewed by staff to
determine whether it meets the legal requirements. If the complaint does not
meet jurisdictional requirements, the complainant is notified and the
complaint is closed.
3. Notice: Within twenty days of the file date (seven days for housing complaints)
a copy of the complaint is sent certified mail to the respondent
(individual/business/organization accused of discrimination) along with a
questionnaire and document request. A copy of the complaint is also sent to
the complainant by certified mail.
4. Answer: The respondent is required to provide an answer to the allegation(s)
of discrimination and submit any requested records or relevant documents
within thirty days of receipt. (Fifteen days in the case of housing complaints.)
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5. Screening: All information is reviewed to determine whether further
investigation is warranted. If staff finds that there is a reasonable possibility
of a probable cause determination or the legal issues present in the complaint
need further development, staff continue the investigation of the complaint. A
complaint determined by staff not to warrant further processing is
administratively closed. The complainant and respondent are promptly
notified of the administrative closure via certified mail. A complainant may
object to the administrative closure within ten (10) days of service by filing a
written request for review that states the basis for the objection. If after review
it is determined that the complaint does not warrant further processing, staff
will close the file and notify the complainant and respondent via certified mail.
No further action is taken on the complaint.
6. Further Investigation: If the complaint is found to warrant further investigation
both the complainant and respondent may be interviewed and additional
documents/records requested. Witnesses and other persons with knowledge
concerning the allegations in the complaint may also be contacted and
interviewed. When the investigation is complete, staff analyze all the collected
information and write a Data Analysis & Complaint Determination with a
recommendation regarding whether probable cause exists on the complaint.
7. Right to sue: After the complaint has been on file for sixty days, the
complainant has the option of pursing the matter in a state district court. If this
option is taken, and all requirements have been fulfilled, staff close the
complaint and issue a right to sue letter to the complainant. No further action
is taken on the complaint by staff. The issuance of a right to sue has no
bearing on the merits of the allegations contained in the complaint. It simply
is an option the law grants to complainants.
8. The parties may agree to mediation at any point in the complaint process if
both parties agree to attempt mediation). If successful, the complaint is
closed/withdrawn upon satisfaction of the agreement reached in the
mediation. If not successful, the investigation continues.
9. Finding: The Human Rights Coordinator makes the final decision on whether
probable cause exists on each complaint.
a. If probable cause is found, the complaint will move to conciliation.
b. If probable cause is not found, staff informs both the complainant and
respondent of the decision by certified mail.
10. Conciliation: The Human Rights Coordinator attempts to conciliate or resolve
the complaint.
11. Public Hearing: When conciliation is unsuccessful, the complaint file will be
reviewed by the City Attorney, who shall form an opinion as to whether the
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complaint is litigation worthy and make a recommendation to two
Commissioners. If both members of the Commission wish to proceed contrary
to the recommendation of the City Attorney, the Commissioners may
authorize the Human Rights Coordinator to proceed to a public hearing. A
complaint found not to be litigation worthy is closed.
FY 20 Complaint Statistics
Please note some complaints filed in fiscal year 2019 were closed in fiscal year
2020. Some complaints which were filed in fiscal year 2020 had not been closed
by the end of fiscal year 2020, creating the difference in numbers between those
opened and closed. Most complaints filed cite more than one basis for
discrimination, so totals will not be equal.
Complaint Activity
COMPLAINTS FILED BY PROTECTED CHARACTERISTIC
FY 19
FY 20
Age
8
11
Color
11
10
Creed
0
2
Disability
11
161
Familial Status
2
1
Gender Identity
4
3
Marital Status
2
2
National Origin
2
3
Presence/Absence of Dependents
0
1
Public Assistance Source of
0
3
Income
Race
19
18
Religion
4
7
Retaliation
13
18
4 cited mental disability, 3 cited physical disability, and 9
cited disability only.
9
Sex
9
11
Sexual Orientation
7
4
COMPLAINTS FILED BY AREA
Credit
0
0
Education
0
3
Employment
19
18
Housing
12
8
Public Accommodation
8
8
Complaints filed on ICRC form
1
1
Total Number of Complaints
40
382
RESOLUTIONS
Mediated
3
5
No Probable Cause
3
0
Administrative Closure
6
0
Right to Sue
0
0
Lack of Jurisdiction3
7
10
Outside of Jurisdiction/Conflict4
8
6
Satisfactorily Adjusted
0
0
Withdrawn
1
1
Probable Cause
0
0
Transferred
0
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Total Number of Resolutions
35
31
Summary
In FY20, employment was the area in which the most complaints were filed, with
18 complaints. Housing and public accommodation were second with 8 each.
There were 3 complaints in the area of education and no credit complaints.
z 37 complaints were tiled in FYI 9. However, one complaint cited more than one area as the reason for the
discriminatory action.
s `Lack of Jurisdiction' refers to complaints that allege discrimination on a basis or in all area not covered
by Title 2 of the Iowa City Code.
° Category added in FY16 to reflect complaints filed but that occurred outside of Iowa City.
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The most common basis cited for alleged discriminatory conduct, with 18
Complainants alleging it, was race. Retaliation was also claimed in 18 complaints.
Complaints alleging disability as a basis numbered 16. There were 11 complaints
each alleging sex and age as a basis. Color followed with 10, and religion was
named in 7 complaints. Sexual orientation was claimed as a basis in 4 complaints.
Public assistance source of income, gender identity, and national origin were each
claimed in 3 complaints. Creed and marital status were each claimed twice.
Familial status and presence or absence of dependents were each claimed once.
In FYI 9, employment is the area in which the most complaints were filed, with 19
complaints. Housing was second with 12, followed by public accommodation with
8. There were no complaints in the areas of education or credit.
Approved
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SJRE Grant Report June 30, 2020
Agenda Item 4d
Shelter House has continued to partner with The University of Iowa College of Nursing to help revitalize the
Nursing Clinic located in the emergency shelter and outreach building at 429 Southgate Avenue.
One of the major services that is provided in the Nursing Clinic is foot care. People experiencing homelessness have
notoriously poor foot health. A foot care clinic was held on November 21g`, in conjunction with the Community
Connections Day and Veterans Stand down. This was achieved with supplies purchased through the SJRE grant. Twelve
participants attended the clinic for foot care and supplies and education for ongoing foot care. The planned April 9`
foot care clinic was cancelled and the supplies are being stored to be used in the fall of 2020.
The faculty rep from the College of Nursing and Shelter House staff met with a medical supply company and ordered
equipment and supplies that are needed to continue to revitalize the clinic so that we can continue to offer medial
services for some acute conditions that arise. The new, lower exam table has allowed for better accessibility for guests
who have mobility challenges.
The following items were purchased with SJRE funds for use in the Nursing clinic:
• Diagnostic system for taking vitals which includes: blood pressure, thermometer, and otoscope
• Children's blood pressure cuff, Digital scale, Exam table, Stethoscope
• Automated External Defibrillator
• Foot clinic supplies: Epsom salt, soaking trays, nail nippers, foot rasp and PPE
• Health clinic supplies including locking narcotics storage cabinets, pill sorters, blood spill kits, individual over the
counter medication packets, a glucose meter, temporal thermometers and diabetic socks
In -person nursing clinics were held on September 3rd & 161h, October 1' & 22nd, November 121h & 26`h, December 3rd,
2019, February 1011' & 241h, and March 91h, 2020. An average of 6 Emergency Shelter guests were assisted with health
care support and supplies during each of those clinics.
Due to covid-19 concerns, the in -person UI Nursing clinic and Johnson County Public Health clinics have been suspended
starting mid -March. We have worked with UIHC Mobile Clinic to provide tele-health opportunities to guests as well as
an ongoing psych clinic bi-weekly done by video/phone. Having the temporal thermometers on site has made it easier
for staff to screen guests for covid symptoms, assuring better health for our staff and guests. All of our staff are being
trained in the use of the defibrillator to be prepared to better serve our guests in case of emergency.
Shelter House staff are thankful for the opportunity you have given us to revitalize our health clinic. We have served
820 individuals in Emergency Shelter from 6/1/19-6/30/20. All of these individuals have had the opportunity to receive
health services through our health clinic with the partner agencies that we have identified.
Submitted by,
Debbie Peck, Emergency Services Director
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SJRE Grant - Restricted
Total SJRE
Total Emergency Shelter
Total Emergency Sol,ces
TOTAL
Type
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Class QuickReport
June 2919 through June 2029
Data Num Name
Memo Amount
DEP
Check from City of Iowa City
SJRE Grant
10, 600.00
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6656152
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-2,080.50
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1213012019
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Surgical
Medical Equipment
-4,452.83
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7315560
Heartland Business
Systems
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-1, 773.28
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0611212020
7429620
McKesson Medical
Surgical
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-2,303.94
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Category
Budget
Jul-19
Aug-19
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Dec-19
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Apr-20
May-20
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$ 549.01
$ 483.56
$ 279.60
$ 1,392.34
$ 959.59
$ 666.57
$ 715.87
$ 461.19
$ 351.75
$ 154.60
$ 6,399.99
Total Personnel
$ 395.91
$ 548.01
$ 483.56
$ 2T9.60
$ 1,382.34
$ 959.59
$ 666.57
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$ 461.18
$ 351.75
$ 154.60
$ 6,398.98
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$ 137.28
$ 130.50
$ 399.30
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$ 130.50
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$ 11,460.00
$ 395.91
$ 548.01
$ 483.56
$ 2J9.60
$ 1,513.66
$ 959.59
$ 666.57
$ 735.87
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$ 154.60
$ 6,798.08
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Correspondence
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 18, 2020
To: City Council
From: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorne
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Re: U.S. Supreme Court Decisions this week — amicus briefs
As you no doubt know the Supreme Court issued important decisions this week: 1)
Bostock v. Clayton County holding that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which
prohibits sex discrimination in employment, includes discrimination based on sexual
orientation and gender identity; and, 2) Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of
the University of California holding that DHS's decision to rescind DACA (Deferred Action
for Childhood Arrivals) was arbitrary and capricious in violation of the Administrative
Procedures Act.
I write to remind you that the City of Iowa City had joined other local governments around
the country on an amicus (friend of the court) brief in each of these cases supporting the
decisions reached by the Court:
Bostock v. Clayton County. In July 2019, in an effort led by the Public Rights Project and
Freedom for All Americans, the City joined nearly 100 cities, counties and Mayors on an
amicus brief supporting the employees.
Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California. In October
2019 the City joined an amicus brief prepared by the City and County of Los Angeles and
joined by 105 cities, counties and other municipalities, along with the National League of
Cities, the US Conference of Mayors, the International Municipal Lawyers Association,
and the International City/County Management Association, urging the Supreme Court to
find that the Administration's termination of DACA was unlawful.
Give me a call if you have questions