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03-11-03
RESOLUTION NO. 03-66
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Dancing Permit as
provided by law is hereby granted to the following named person and at the following
described locations upon his filing an application, having endorsed thereon the certificates of
the proper city officials as to having complied with ali regulations and ordinances, and
having a valid beer, liquor, or wine license/permit, to wit:
First Avenue Club --- 1550 First Avenue
it was moved by Champion and seconded by 0'Donne]l
as read be adopted, and upon roll calltherewere:
that the Resolution
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
Passed and approved this [[th day of
March ,20 03 .
ATTEST: ~~ ~. ~
CITY'CLERK
City Attorney's Office
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Prepared by: Brian Boelk, Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington SL, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5437
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RESOLUTION NO. 03-67
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE IOWA AVENUE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF iOWA CITY, IOWA:
That a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the construction of the above-mentioned project is to be held on the 8~ day of April,
2003, at 7:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said
meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the
City Clerk.
That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public
hearing for the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and
having a general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20)
days before said hearing.
That the copy of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the above-named project is hereby ordered placed on file by the City
Engineer in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed and approved this llth
day of Nar'ch ,2003.
City'CTrerk
Approved by:
City Attorney's Office
Resolution No. 03-67
Page 2
It was moved by Champion and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
X
X
X
X
X
X
O'Donnell
ABSENT:
the Resolution be
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilbum
Prepared by: Denny Gannon, Engineering, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5142
RESOLUTION NO. 03-68
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE 2003 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
That a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the construction of the above-mentioned project is to be held on the 11th day of March,
2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa
City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter
as posted by the City Clerk.
That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing
for the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a
general circulation in the city, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before
said hearing.
That the cepy of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the above-named project is hereby ordered placed on file by the City
Engineer in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed and approved this 11th
ATTEST: ~_.~,~
CITY'CLERK
day of~
Appr0,ved by
Ci~ Attorn~y'~ Office
It was moved by Champion and secended by
adopted, and upon reft call there were:
AYES:
×
X
X
NAYS:
O' Donne] ] the Resolution be
ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilbum
Prepared by: Daniel Scott, Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, iA 52240 (319) 356-5144
RESOLUTION NO. 03-69
RESOLUTION SETFING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SCOTT PARK
TRUNK SANITARY SEWER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING MAILING AND
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SAID PUBLIC HEARING TO EACH OWNER OF
RECORD OF AGRICULTURAL LAND THAT MAY BE ACQUIRED FOR THE
PROJECT.
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Chapter 6B of the Iowa Code, a governmental body which
proposes to acquire property under power of eminent domain for a public improvement project is
required to give notice of a public hearing to each owner of record of agricultural land that may be
the subject of condemnation prior to declaration intent to fund the site specific design for the
public improvement, to make the final selection of the route or site location, or to acquire or
condemn, if necessary, all or a portion of property or an interest in property for the public
improvement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Scott Park Trunk Sanitary Sewer Project includes installing, upgrading
and repairing a sanitary sewer; and
WHEREAS, before the City of Iowa City can proceed to take said actions in connection with said
project, the City Council must give notice by mail and publication to owners of agricultural land
that may be acquired or, if necessary, condemned for the Project and hold a public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
Documentation showing the proposed location of the Scott Park Trunk Sanitary Sewer
Project shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and made available for public
viewing.
A public hearing on the Scott Park Trunk Sanitary Sewer Project is to be held on the 22"d
day of April, 2003, 7:00 p.m. in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa, or
if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by
the City Clerk.
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing for
the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a
general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before
said hearing.
The Department of Public Works and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
cause notice of said public headng to be mailed and published as required by law with said
Notice to be in substantially the attached form.
Resolution No. 03-69
Page 2
Passed and approved this 11 th day of March ,20. 03
ATTEST: ~'}?,~,~,~)
ClTY'h~LERK
Appr~.d by
It was moved by ChamDi on and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
O'Donnell
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X
X
X
X
X
X
the Resolution be
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilbum
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS WHICH MAY BE
NEEDED FOR THE SCOTT PARK TRUNK SANITARY SEWER PROJECT
TO:
Southgate Development
755 Mormon Trek Boulevard
Iowa City, IA 52246
Plum Grove
P.O. Box 2208
Iowa City, IA 52244-2208
Ruth Kabela, Robert and Charles Lindemann
2714 Friendship Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
Chapter 6B of the Iowa Code requires a governmental body which proposes to acquire
property rights under power of eminent domain for a public improvement project to give
notice of the project to all agricultural property owners whose properties may be affected and
to hold a public hearing.
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above-identified agricultural property owners that the
City Council of the City of Iowa City will consider funding of the site-specific design for the
Scott Park Tnmk Sanitary Sewer Project, making the final selection of the route or site
location, or acquiring or condemning property rights, if necessary, required for the project.
Said project involves construction of a sanitary trunk sewer from Scott Park along Ralston
Creek to Lower West Branch Road.
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PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS MAY BE ACQUIRED BY NEGOTIATION
OR CONDEMNATION.
If the above-described project is approved by the City Council, the City may need to acquire
property rights for the project improvements. Property rights may include a temporary
construction easement, a permanent easement, and/or a fee simple parcel (complete
ownership). Upon review of the records of the Johnson County Auditor, it appears that
properties or portions of properties owned by the above-identified persons may have to be
acquired for the project by the methods described above. The City will attempt to purchase
the required property by good faith negotiations. If negotiations are unsuccessful, the City
will condemn those property rights which it determines are necessary for the project. The
proposed location of the above-described public improvement is shown on documentation
which is now on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for public viewing.
CITY PROCESS TO DECIDE TO PROCEED WITH THE PROJECT AND TO
ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS; CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED TO
FUND PROJECT.
The City has provided funding in its budget for this project, as well as funding to acquire any
property rights that may be needed for the project. City staff has analyzed the options for how
to proceed with this project and has coordinated project planning with other appropriate
agencies. The planning has reached the point where preliminary designs now indicate that
certain property rights may need to be acquired. Any public comment will be considered in
preparing the final designs, particularly as private property may be affected.
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In making the decision to fund the site-specific design for the public improvement, to make
the final selection of the route or site location, or to acquire or condemn property rights, if
necessary, the City Council is required to hold a public hearing, giving persons interested in
the proposed project the opportunity to present their views regarding the decision to fund the
site-specific designs for the project, make the final selection of the route or site location, or to
acquire or condemn, if necessary, property or an interest in property for the project. The
public hearing will be held on the 22th day of April, 2003 in the City Council Chambers,
Civic Center, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, commencing at 7:00 p.m.
or, if cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City
Clerk. In order to fund the site-specific design for the public improvement, to make the
final selection of the route or site location, or to commence the acquisition or condemnation
of property rights, if necessary, for the above-described project, City Council will be required
to approve the project and authorize acquisition of private property rights for the project by
Council resolution. The City Council is scheduled to consider adoption of a resolution
authorizing acquisition of property rights for the above-described project following the public
hearing.
When an appraisal is required, ,if the project is approved by the City Council, an appraiser
will determine the compensation to be paid for easements and/or property acquired in fee
simple. The City will offer no less than the appraised value and will attempt to purchase only
the needed property by good faith negotiations. If the City is unable to acquire properties
needed for the project by negotiation, the City will acquire those property rights by
condemnation.
4. CONTACT PERSON
If you have any questions concerning the Scott Park Trunk Sanitary Sewer Project please
contact the following person:
Daniel Scott
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 356-5144
THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFER TO
PURCHASE PROPERTY RIGHTS.
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa has not yet determined to undertake the
above-described project or to acquire property rights for the project. This Notice does not
constitute an offer to purchase property rights.
6. STATEMENT OF RIGHTS.
Just as the law grants certain entities the right to acquire private property, you as the owner of
property have certain rights. You have the right to:
a. Receive just compensation for the taking of property. (Iowa Const., Article I, Section
18)
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b. An offer to purchase which may not be less than the lowest appraisal of the fair
market value of the property. (Iowa Code §5 6B.45, 6B54)
Receive a copy of the appraisal, if an appraisal is required, upon which the acquiring
agency's determination of just compensation is based not less than 10 days before
being contacted by the acquiring agency's acquisition agent. ( Iowa Code §6B.45)
d. When an appraisal is required, an opportunity to accompany at least one appraiser of
the acquiring agency who appraises your property. (Iowa Code §6B.54)
e. Participate in good faith negotiations with the acquiring agency before the acquiring
agency begins condemnation proceedings. (Iowa Code §6B.3(1))
If you cannot agree on a purchase price with the acquiring agency, a determination of
just compensation by an impartial compensation commission and the fight to appeal
its award to district court. (Iowa Code §§ 6B.4, 6B.7, and 6B.18)
A review by the compensation commission of the necessity for the condemnation if
your property is agricultural land being condemned for industry; (Iowa Code §
6B.4A)
Payment of the agreed upon purchase price, or if condemned, a deposit of the
compensation commission award before you are required to surrender possession of
the property. (Iowa Code §§ 6B.25 and 6B.54(11))
i. Reimbursement for expenses incidental to transferring title to the acquiring agency.
(Iowa Code §§ 6B.33 and 6B.54(10))
Reimbursement of certain litigation expenses: (1) if the award of the compensation
commissioners exceeds 110 percent of the acquiring agency's final offer before
condemnation; and (2) if the award on appeal in court is more than the compensation
commissioner's award. (Iowa Code §6B.33)
k. At least 90 days written notice to vacate occupied property. (Iowa Code § 6B.54(4))
1. Relocation services and payments, if you are eligible to receive them, and the right to
appeal your eligibility for and amount of payments. (Iowa Code 5316.9)
The rights set out in this Statement are not claimed to be a full and complete list or
explanation of an owner's rights under the law. They are derived from Iowa Code Chapters
6A, 6B and 316, For a more thorough presentation of an owner's rights, you should refer
directly to the Iowa Code or contact an attorney of your choice.
Ma,kqan K. Kart
City Clerk
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Prepared by: Liz Osborne, PCD, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5246
RESOLUTION NO. 03-70
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
TO AFl'EST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND US BANK, N.A., OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1541 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY., IOWA.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City is the owner and holder of a Mortgage in the total amount of
$61,400, exe(~uted by the owner of the property on February 12, 1998, and recorded on
February 27,1998, in Book 2429, Page 221 through Page 224, in the Johnson County
Recorder's Office covering the following described real estate:
Lots #86, #93, and 101, South Pointe Addition, Part 5, Iowa City, Iowa, according to the
plat thereof recorded in Book 33, Page 312, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa
WHEREAS, US Bank, N.A. is refinancing a first mortgage in the amount of $79,500 to the
owners of 1541 Dickenson Lane and to secure the loan by a mortgage covering the real estate
described above; and
WHEREAS, although said mortgage covers the above real estate, US Bank,N.A. is refinancing
a mortgage on only said Lot 101; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that'the mortgage held by the City be subordinated to the loan of
US Bank, N.A., secured by the proposed mortgage in order to induce US Bank, N.A., to make
such a loan; and
WHEREAS, US Bank, N.A. has requested that the City execute the attached subordination
agreement thereby making the City's lien subordinate to the lien of said mortgage with US
Bank, N.A.; and
WHEREAS, there is sufficient value in said Lot 101 to secure the City lien as a second lien,
which is the City's original position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA that the Mayor is authorized to execute and the City Clerk to attest the
subordination agreement between the City of Iowa City and US Bank, N.A., Owensboro,
Kentucky.
Passed and approved this 11
ATTEST:
CIT~ CLERK
day of March ,2003
MAYOR
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
Resolution No. 03-70
Page 2
It was moved by Champion and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
O'Donnell
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
the Resolution be
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilbum
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the City of Iowa City, herein the City, and US Bank,
N.A. of Owensboro, Kentucky, herein the Financial Institution.
WHEREAS, the City is the owner and holder of certain Mortqaqe which at this time is in the
amount of $61,400, and where executed by Greater Iowa City Housin,q Fellowship (GHICF)
(herein the Owner), dated February 12, 1998, recorded February 27, 1998, in Book 2429, Page
221 through Page 224, Johnson County Recorder's Office, covering the following described real
property:
Lot 101, South Pointe Addition, Part 5, Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat thereof
recorded in Book 33, Page 312, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa.
WHEREAS, the Financial Institution proposes to loan the sum of $79,500 on a promissory note to
be executed by the Financial Institution and the Owner, securing a mortgage covering the real
property described above; and
WHEREAS, to induce the Financial Institution to make such loan, it is necessary that the Mort.qa.qe
held by the City be subordinated to the lien of the mortgage proposed to be made by the Financial
Institution.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises of the parties hereto,
the parties agree as fellows:
Subordination. The City hereby covenants and agrees with the Financial Institution that
the above noted Mort.qaqe held by the City is and shall continue to be subject and
subordinate to the lien of the mortgage about to be made by the Financial Institution.
Consideration. The City acknowledges receipt from the Financial Institution of One
Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) and other good and valuable consideration for its act of
subordination herein.
Senior Mortgage. The mortgage in favor of the Financial Institution is hereby
acknowledged as a lien superior to the Mortqaqe of the City.
Mar-04-03 08:56 From-CITY OF 10WA CITY +3193565009 T-519 P.02/03 F-518
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Binding Effect. This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto.
Dated this ,...~-~V, day of ~,~t:~.r~._~ ,2003.
CITY OF IOWA CITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Mayor
By¸
Attest:
City'Clerk
CITY'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF IOWA )
) SS:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this II day of ~&~,~..c~ ,20 oc3 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary
Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared E:~oe.ST' LO, /F~Y~,~ and
Madan K. Karr, to me personally known, and, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the
Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa; that the seal affixed to the
foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of the corporation, and that the instrument was signed and
sealed on behalf of the corporation, by authority of its City Council, as contained in (Ordif'~mce)
(Resolution) No. b3, ~ "/~ passed (the Resolution adopted) by the City Council, under Roll Call
No. ~ of the City Council on the // day of /V~.~'C-R ,20 o ~ , and
that E,~/oF_..~r-- /4), LE.,~ivX.~/,,.~ and Madan K. Kan- acknowledged the execution of the
instrument to be their voluntary act and deed and the voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by it
voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
'.,~J SONDRAE FORT I
Commission Number 1597911
I'~ °1 My Commission Expires I
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Mar-04-03 08:57 From-CITY OF IOWA CITY +31§35G500§ T-51§ P.03/03 F-518
STATE OF iOWA )
) SS:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this ~-14 day of
, A.D. 20~ , before me, the
for the State of Iowa, personally appeared
undersigned, a Notary Public in and
"('o~c~ PLe_~'o~-tc[~.r~ and , to me personally known, who
being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the [/ir_~ ~r~;rOLc3'tl- and
, respectively, of said corporation executing the within and foregoing
instrument to which this Is affached, that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said
corporation by authority of its Board of Directors; and that the said
and as such officers acknowledged the execution of said instrument
to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation, by it and by them voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
"Mar. 4. 2003 3:40PM"'" 'U S BANK' No.8252uz,,Op. 3?8
4.' This agreement shall be binding upon and inure 'to the benefit of the
res rs, lega[ representatives, successors, and assigns of the par'ti.es hereto.
Dated this t/of.. ,2003..
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CITY OF IOWA CITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Attesl~
Mayor
By
City Clerk
cr1'~$ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON C. OUNTY )
On this _ day of __ befor~ me, the undersigned, a Notary
Public In and for the State of Iowa,
and
Madan
K. Kan', t~ me personally by m~,d
uiy s.w~,m, did say that they are the
Mayor end City Clark, respe~vely, of Cily of lo.wa Clty,\lowa, that the seal affixed to the
foregoing instrument is he corporation, anti,at the instrument .was signed and
sealed on behalf of the corporation, authority of Its Clbj Co~cil, as contained ~n (Ordinance)
(P, esolutJon) No.
e Resolution adopted) b~the City Council, under Roll Call
No. oi the City ~e day of. ~. ,20 . . and
that
and Madan K.. Kerr acknOwledged the execution Of th.e.
instrument to be and the voluntary sol and~deed of the corporation, by ~t
voluntarily e~ecuted,
Notary Publl(= in and for the Sta{~ IoW~
":M~r. 4. 2003 3:40PM:ITY°u S BAN~' +31~$~oo~ T-No.$2§213/O...P. 45i,
STATE OF IOWA )
t SS:
JOHNSON COUNTY
On this ,~T't~' day of
undersigr~ed, a Notary
being by me duly sworn, did
instzument to which this Is
corporation by ...'authority of
and. as
tn be the voluntary act and deed of said
in and
A.D. 20J~, , me, the
for the State of Iowa,
, to known, who
that' they are the and
. of eaid corporation executing and foregoing
instrument was signed and on behalf of said
Board of Directors;. and that the said
offi~rs aoknowledgecl Instrument
r it and by them v= ' executed.
Prepared by: Douglas Boothroy, HIS, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5121
RESOLUTION NO. 03-71
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A DUPLEX LOT LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS LOT 16 LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION, UNDER THE
AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City functions as the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA); and
WHEREAS, the ICHA has created the Affordable Dream Homes Opportunities Program (ADHOP) using
funds received from the sale of public housing units; and
WHEREAS, the ICHA would like to purchase one duplex lot, legally described as Lot 16 Longfellow Manor
Subdivision to build duplex units for home ownership under the ADHOP program that are fully accessible and
usable by all people to the greatest extent possible, not withstanding their level of ability or disability; and
WHEREAS, City Council in Resolution No. 23-94 has approved the acquisition of Lots 10, 11, 12, and 13 as
part of the ADHOP Program;
WHEREAS, a family with an income at or below 80% of median income may qualify to purchase the home
after it is completed; and
WHEREAS, citizens of Iowa City would benefit from the expansion of affordable home ownership
opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
THAT:
Under the direction of the City Attorney, the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to sign all
documents necessary for the purchase of one duplex lot in Iowa City in the amount not to exceed
$35,000.
Passed and approved this 111:h day of ~, 2~3 ~/.~
MAYOR
CITY'CLERK
City Attorney's Office
It was moved by Champior]
and upon roll call there were:
and seconded by O' Donnell
the Resolution be adopted,
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
hisadm/res/Iongfellowmn r 16.doc
__ Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 03-72
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 14'17 PINE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, on May 22, 1998, the owner of 1417 Pine Street executed a Second Mortgage in
the amount of $29,000.00 to secure a loan from the City for said amount as part of the Tenant-
to-Ownership Program; and
WHEREAS, the loan was fully paid on February 28, 2003;
WHEREAS, the owner also executed a Resale Agreement on May 22, 1998;
WHEREAS, the owner has met the obligations contained in the Resale Agreement; and
WHEREAS, it is the City of Iowa City's responsibility to release these liens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The Mayor is authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the attached Release of Lien
for recordation, whereby the City does release the property located at 1417 Pine Street,
Iowa City, Iowa from the Mortgage recorded on May 27, 1998, Book 2493, Page 191
through Page 196 of the Johnson County Recorder's Office and from the Resale
Agreement for Property Located at 1417 Pine Street recorded on June 4, 1998 at Book
2502, Page 98 through 103, Johnson County Recorder's Office.
The City Clerk is authorized and directed to certify a copy of this resolution for
recordation in the Johnson County Recorder's Office, together with the attached
Release of Lien, said recording costs to be paid by the mortgagor.
Passed and approved this 11th day of Na~'ch ,2003.
ATTEST: ~ ~.
crTt"-6LERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
Resolution No. 03-72
Page 2
It was moved by Champi on and seconded by
adopted, and upon mil call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
0 ' ~lnnnel 1
ABSENT:
the Resolution be
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilbum
Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5030
RELEASE OF LIENS
The City of Iowa City does hereby release the property at 1417 Pine Street, Iowa City, Iowa, and
legally described as follows:
Lot forty-five (45) in Block three (3), in Second Highland Development Addition
to Iowa City, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof.
from an obligation of the property owners, David E. Booth, Jr. and Billie J. Booth, to the City of
Iowa City in the principal amount of $29,000 represented by a Second Mortgage recorded on
May 27, 1998, Book 2493, Page 191 through Page 196 of the Johnson County Recorder's Office.
The City of Iowa City does hereby further release said property from an additional obligation of
the property owners, David E. Booth, Jr. and Billie J. Booth, to the City of Iowa City contained
in the Resale Agreement for Property Located at 1417 Pine Street recorded on June 4, 1998 at
Book 2502, Page 98 through 103, Johnson County Recorders Office.
These obligations have been satisfied and the property is hereby released from any liens or clouds
upon title to the above property by reason of said prior recorded documents.
CI~jDF IOX~A CITY, IOWA
By:~~~. ,~~-'- __,'~'~
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
I~an K. Kan', City Clerk
City Attome3/s Office
STATE OF IOWA )
)SS;
JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this Il day of NkAmc_~ ,2003, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally appeared Ernest W. Lehman and Marian K. Kart, to me personally known,
who being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of said municipal
corporation executing the within and foregoing instrument; that the seal affixed thereto is the seal of said
municipal corporation; that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said municipal corporation
by authority of City Council of said municipal corporation; and that the said Ernest W. Lehman and
Marian K. Kart acknowledged the execution of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed and said
municipal corporation, by it and by them voluntarily executed.
Joo4~] $ONDRAE FORT
[E~ ~-ICommission Number 159791 [ ~trr~no..t. ~
I'.~E"I I~y Commission Expires ]
k'T'o~- I 3- ?~ o~, I Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
Prepared by: Kumi Morris, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5044
RESOLUTION NO. 03-73
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SENIOR CENTER
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for construction of the
Senior Center Pedestrian Bridge Project, as included in a contract between the City of Iowa City
and McComas-Lacina Construction of Iowa City, dated February 6, 2001, be accepted; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report and the performance and payment bond has been filed in the
City Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, the final contract price is $305,022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT said improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
Passed and approved this
11th day of Marc. b, ,20 03
ClTY~S~LERK
Approved by
City Atto ~ e~'~~
It was moved by Champior~ and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
0'Donnell the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
City of Iowa City
M MORANDUM
Date: March 3.2003
To: Steve Atkins
From: Kim Johnson,.,,~
Re: Agenda Items
The following are costs associated with the Capital Improvement Projects being
presented for acceptance at the March 11th Council meeting:
1)
Senior Center Pedestrian Bridge
Contractor: McComas-Lacina Construction
o:o Project Estimated Cost: $
4° Project Bid Received: $
o:* Project Actual Cost: $
268.000.00
311.334.00
305.022.00
Prepared by: Steven Nasby, Community and Economic Dev. Coordinator, 4~.0 E. Washington St., iowa City, IA 52240; (3~-9) 356-5248
RESOLUTION NO. 03-74
A RESOLUTZON ADOIrrZNG A POLI'CY FOR THE RECAPTURE OF COMMUNTrY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME TNVESTMENT PARTNERSHI'p
PROGRAM (HOME) FUNDS
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, use CDBG and HOME funds to assist lower income residents with housing, jobs
and services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has appointed the Housing and Community Development
Commission (HCDC), a citizen commission, to make recommendations on policy issues regarding
housing, jobs and services to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on 3anuary :t6, 2003, the HCDC voted to recommend the adoption of a policy to allow
for the recapture of CDBG and/or HOME funds that were provided by the City of Iowa City to
CDBG subrecipients and HOiVlE recipients; and
WHEREAS, if any CDBG or HOME funds are recaptured, the reallocation of these funds will comply
with Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the public interest will be served by adopting a recaptured
funds policy as shown herein as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI-I-Y OF IOWA C1TY, IOWA,
THAT:
The City Council approves the recapture of funds policy as recommended by the HCDC on
.lanuary 16, 2003, shown herein as Exhibit A.
Passed and approved this 11th day of Narch ,2003.
ci-r~CLERK
MAYOR
Approved by:
City Attorney's Office
Resolution No. 03-74
Page 2
It was moved by Champion and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Vanderhoef
the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTA I N:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
EXHIBIT A
Housing and Community Development Commission
Unsuccessful or Delayed Projects Policy
From time to time there may be Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and/or HOME
Investment Partnership Program (HOME) projects that do not meet the anticipated schedule for
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 Iow-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 .luly 1, 2003:
All CDBG and HOME projects will have entered into a formal agreement with the City of Iowa
City for the utilization of federal funds by September 30 each year. This provides the recipient
and the City of Iowa City approximately 90 days following the start of the fiscal year to commit
the CDBG and/or HOME funding. Should a recipient fail to meet this threshold, all CDBG/HOME
funding will be recaptured by the Cib/of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC
for re-use of the funds.
All CDBG projects (except applicants for I ~'HTCs) will have expended a minimum of fifty percent
(50%) of the assistance provided for the proposed project by March 15 each year. This
provides the recipient with approximately 255 days following 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 CDBG/HOME funding 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 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 CDBG/HOME funding will be recaptured by
the City of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re-use of the funds.
Should a recipient be unsuccessful in obtaining the funds listed in the application in the
application round immediately following the allocation of local CDBG\HOME funds, and the
project will not be able to proceed without the aforementioned funds, all CDBG/HOME 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 CDBG/HOME funds, the
City of Iowa City will recapture all CDBG/HOME funds.
Prepared by: Marilyn Kriz, Parks & Rec. Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, 356-5110
RESOLUTION NO. 03-75
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
HICKORY HILL PARK TRAIL PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director has recommended that the work for the
construction of the Hickory Hill Park Trail Project, as included in a contract between the City of
Iowa City and Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, dated October 23, 2001, be accepted;
and
WHEREAS, the performance and payment bond has been filed in the City Clerk's office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA-
CITY, IOWA, THAT said impr6vements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
and approved this 200;~.
Passed 11th day of ~_~, _
MAYOR
ATTEST: ~
CITY'CLERK
Approved by
Cite At~n~'s Office
It was moved by Champion and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Vanderh0ef the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
March 11 ,2003
The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in ~peci al
Hall, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, at
P~.M., on the above date. There were present Mayor Lehman
chair, and the following named Council Members:
session, in Harvat
7:00 o'clock
_,in the
Champion. Kanner. Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn
Absent: None
Council Member Champi on then introduced the following
proposed Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND
SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION AND A PUBLIC HEARING ON A
PROPOSED HIGHWAY 6 COMMERCIAL URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A
PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY", and moved
that the same be adopted. Council Member 0' Donnel 1 seconded the
motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was,
AYES: Pfab, V~nderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell
NAYS: Kanner
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the Resolution duly adopted as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 03-76
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND
SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION AND A
PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED HIGHWAY 6
COMMERCIAL URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A
PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA
WHEREAS, it is hereby found and determined that one or more economic
development areas, as defined in Chapter 403, Code of Iowa, exist within the City and the
rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or combination thereof, of the
area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of
the City; and
WHEREAS, this Council has reasonable cause to believe that the area described
below satisfies the eligibility criteria for designation as an urban renewal area under Iowa
law and has caused there to be prepared a proposed Highway 6 Commercial Urban
Renewal Plan for the area described therein, which proposed Plan is attached hereto as
Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, this proposed Urban Renewal Area includes and consists of:
Consisting of a tract of land described as follows:
Commencing at a point where the centerline of Cross Park Avenue and Broadway Street
intersect, which is the point of beginning. Thence northerly along the centedine of
Broadway Street to a point where the extended southern boundary line of Braverman
Center, Block 1, Lot 3 intersects. Thence northwesterly along said boundary line to a
point on the western boundary of said Lot 3. Thence northeasterly along said western
boundary to a point where the extended said boundary line intersects the centefline of
U.S. Highway 6. Thence northwesterly along the centefline of U.S. Highway 6 to the
Iowa River. Thence southerly along the east bank of the fiver to a point on the centerline
of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway.
Thence northeasterly along said centefline to a point where said centefline intersects with
the centefline of Gilbert Street. Thence northeasterly to a point where the eastern
boundary of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway intersects the eastern boundary of
Gilbert Street. Thence continue northeasterly along the southern parcel boundary
dividing blocks 208 and 276 to a point where said parcel boundary intersects the western
boundary of Auditor's Parcel #98111. Thence northeasterly to a point where said
western boundary line meets the eastern boundary of Waterfront Drive right-of-way.
Thence westerly to a point on the centefline of Waterfront Drive.
Thence continuing along the centerline of Waterfront Drive to a point where it intersects
the extended boundary line of Lot 1, Resubdivision of Blocks 5 and 6, Braverman
Subdivision. Thence easterly along the south boundary of the lots abutting and south of
Southgate Avenue to the centerline of Keokuk Street. Thence southerly along the
centerline of Keokuk Street to a point where said centefline intersects the centerline of
Cross Park Avenue. Thence easterly along said centerline to the point of beginning.
Said parcel contains approximately 212 acres;
and
WHEREAS, the Iowa statutes require the City Council to submit the proposed
Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
review and recommendation as to its conformity with the General Plan for development
of the City as a whole prior to City Council approval of such urban renewal plan, and
further provides that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall submit its written
recommendations thereon to this Council within thirty (30) days of its receipt of such
proposed Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the Iowa statutes further require the City Council to notify all
affected taxing entities of the consideration being given to the proposed Highway 6
Commercial Urban Renewal Plan and to hold a consultation with such taxing entities
with respect thereto, and further provides that the designated representative of each
affected taxing entity may attend the consultation and make written recommendations for
modifications to the proposed division of revenue included as a part thereof, to which the
City shall submit written responses as provided in Section 403.5, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa statutes further require the City Council to hold a public
hearing on the proposed Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal Plan subsequent to
notice thereof by publication in a newspaper having general circulation within the City,
which notice shall describe the time, date, place and purpose of the hearing, shall
generally identify the urban renewal area covered by the urban renewal plan and shall
outline the general scope of the urban renewal project under consideration, with a copy of
said notice also being mailed to each affected taxing entity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
Section 1. That the consultation on the proposed Highway 6 Commercial Urban
Renewal Plan required by Section 403.5(2) of the Code of Iowa, as amended, shall be
held on the 17 day of April, 2003, in Harvat Hall, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington
Street, Iowa City, Iowa at 10:00 o'clock A.M., and the Community and Economic
Development Coordinator is hereby appointed to serve as the designated representative of
the City for purposes of conducting said consultation, receiving any recommendations
that may be made with respect thereto and responding to the same in accordance with
Section 403.5(2).
Section 2. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause a notice of said
consultation to be sent by regular mail to all affected taxing entities, as defined in Section
403.17(lA), along with a copy of the proposed Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal
Plan, said notice to be in substantially the following form:
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NOTICE OF A CONSULTATION TO BE HELD
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND ALL
AFFECTED TAXING ENTITIES CONCERNING THE
PROPOSED HIGHWAY 6 COMMERCIAL URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA
The City of Iowa City, Iowa will hold a consultation with all affected taxing
entities, as defined in Section 403.17(1 A) of the Code of Iowa, as amended, commencing
at 10:00 o'clock A.M. on April 17, 2003, in Harvat Hall, Civic Center, 410 E.
Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa concerning a proposed Highway 6 Commercial
Urban Renewal Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Each affected taxing entity may appoint a representative to attend the consultation.
The consultation may include a discussion of the estimated growth in valuation of taxable
property included in the proposed Urban Renewal Area, the fiscal impact of the division
of revenue on the affected taxing entities, the estimated impact on the provision of
services by each of the affected taxing entities in the proposed Urban Renewal Area, and
the duration of any bond issuance included in said Plan.
The designated representative of any affected taxing entity may make written
recommendations for modifications to the proposed division of revenue no later than
seven days following the date of the consultation. The Community and Economic
Development Coordinator, as the designated representative of the City of Iowa City, shall
submit a written response to the affected taxing entity, no later than seven days prior to
the public hearing on the proposed Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal Plan,
addressing any recommendations made by that entity for modification to the proposed
division of revenue.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as
provided by Section 403.5 of the Code of Iowa, as amended.
Dated this day of ,2003.
City Clerk, Iowa City, Iowa
(END OF NOTICE)
Section 3. That a public hearing shall be held on the proposed Highway 6
Commercial Urban Renewal Plan before the City Council at its meeting which
commences at 7:00 otclock P.M. on May 6, 2003, in Harvat Hall, Civic Center, 410 E.
Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa.
Section 4. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to publish notice of this
public hearing in the Press Citizen, once on a date not less than four (4) nor more than
twenty (20) days before the date of said public hearing, and to mail a copy of said notice
by ordinary mail to each affected taxing entity, such notice in each case to be in
substantially the following form:
(One publication required)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED HIGHWAY 6
COMMERCIAL URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A
PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will hold a public hearing before
itself at its meeting which commences at 7:00 o'clock P.M. on May 6, 2003 in Harvat
Hall, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa to consider adoption of a
proposed Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan") concerning a
proposed Urban Renewal Area in Iowa City, Iowa legally described as follows:
Consisting of a tract of land described as follows:
Commencing at a point where the centefline of Cross Park Avenue and Broadway Street
intersect, which is the point of beginning. Thence northerly along the centerline of
Broadway Street to a point where the extended southern boundary line of Braverman
Center, Block 1, Lot 3 intersects. Thence northwesterly along said boundary line to a
point on the western boundary of said Lot 3. Thence northeasterly along said western
boundary to a point where the extended said boundary line intersects the centerline of
U.S. Highway 6. Thence northwesterly along the centefline of U.S. Highway 6 to the
Iowa River. Thence southerly along the east bank of the river to a point on the centerline
of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway.
Thence northeasterly along said centerline to a point where said centerline intersects with
the centefline of Gilbert Street. Thence northeasterly to a point where the eastern
boundary of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway intersects the eastern boundary of
Gilbert Street. Thence continue northeasterly along the southern parcel boundary
dividing blocks 208 and 276 to a point where said parcel boundary intersects the westem
boundary of Auditor's Parcel #98111. Thence northeasterly to a point where said
western boundary line meets the eastern boundary of Waterfront Drive right-of-way.
Thence westerly to a point on the centerline of Waterfront Drive.
Thence continuing along the centerline of Waterfront Drive to a point where it intersects
the extended boundary line of Lot 1, Resubdivision of Blocks 5 and 6, Braverman
Subdivision. Thence easterly along the south boundary of the lots abutting and south of
Southgate Avenue to the centedine of Keokuk Street. Thence southerly along the
centerline of Keokuk Street to a point where said centerline intersects the centefline of
Cross Park Avenue. Thence easterly along said centerline to the point of beginning.
Said parcel contains approximately 212 acres;
which land is to be included as part of this proposed Urban Renewal Area.
A copy of the Plan is on file for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk,
City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa.
The City of Iowa City, Iowa is the local public agency which, if such Plan is
approved, shall undertake the urban renewal activities described in such Plan.
The general scope of the urban renewal activities under consideration in the Plan
is to assist qualified industries and businesses in the Urban Renewal Area through various
public purpose and special financing activities outlined in the Plan and to rehabilitate,
conserve and redevelop land, buildings and other improvements within such area so as to
improve the community through the establishment of effective land use controls, through
use of an effective program of rehabilitation of existing buildings and elimination of
those structures which cannot be economically rehabilitated, with a limited amount of
acquisition, clearance, resale and improvement of land for various purposes specified in
the Plan. To accomplish the objectives of the Plan, and to encourage the further
development of the Urban Renewal Area, the Plan provides that such special financing
activities may include, but not be limited to, the making of loans or grants of public funds
to private entities under Chapter 15A of the Code of Iowa. The City also may install,
construct and reconstruct streets, parking facilities, open space areas and other substantial
public improvements, and may acquire and make land available for development or
redevelopment by private enterprise as authorized by law. The Plan provides that the
City may issue bonds or use available funds for such purposes and that tax increment
reimbursement of such costs will be sought if and to the extent incurred by the City. The
Plan initially proposes no specific public infrastructure or site improvements to be
undertaken by the City, but provides that the Plan may be amended from time to time to
respond to development opportunities.
Any person or organization desiring to be heard shall be afforded an opportunity
to be heard at such hearing.
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This notice is given by order of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, as provided by
Section 403.5 of the City Code of Iowa.
Dated this day of ., 2003.
City Clerk, Iowa City, Iowa
(End of Notice)
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Section 5. That the propOsed Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal Plan,
attached hereto as Exhibit A, for the proposed Urban Renewal Area described therein is
hereby officially declared to be the proposed Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal
Plan referred to in said notices for purposes of such consultation and hearing and that a
copy of said Plan shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Section 6. That the proposed Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal Plan be
submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation as to
its conformity with the General Plan for the development of the City as a whole, with
such recommendation to be submitted in writing to this Council within thirty (30) days of
the date hereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
2003.
llth day of March ,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cit~t~rk
MMCGINLEY~358827\1 \10714.000
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Exhibit A
Highway 6 Commercial
Urban Renewal Plan
Table of Contents
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Urban Renewal Plan Objectives
Section 3 - Description of Urban Renewal Area
Section 4 - Proposed Urban Renewal Actions
Section 5 - Land Use
Section 6 - Relocation of Families
Section 7 - Current Debt and Proposed Indebtedness
Section 8 - Other Provisions Necessary to Meet State & Local Requirements
Section 9 - Procedures for Changes in Approved Plan
Addendum No. 1 - Legal Description
Addendum No. 2 - Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal Project Area Map
Addendum No. 3 - South District Future Land Use Plan
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Introduction
The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan - t997 provides a vision for the economic well being for
the residents of Iowa City and outlines the goals the community must strive to achieve in order
to attain its economic well-being vision. The goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan are:
· Diversify and increase the property tax base by (1) encouraging the retention and
expansion of existing industry and (2) attracting industries that have growth potential
and are compatible with existing businesses;
· increase employment opportunities consistent with the available labor force;
· Provide and protect areas suitable for future industrial and commercial development;
· Cooperate with local and regional organizations to promote economic development
within Iowa City;
· Improve the environmental and economic health of the community through the efficient
use of resources; and
· Consider financial incentives and programs to facilitate achieving the above goals.
In recent years, vacancy rates have increased in certain commercial areas of the community
due to the proliferation of new commercial areas in the iowa City retail trade area, but outside
the Iowa City corporate limits. The Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal Area (referred to
hereafter in this Plan as the Urban Renewal Project Area) is one of those areas. One of the
largest commercial centers in this renewal area, Pepperwood Plaza, has experienced a
significant increase in its vacancy rate. In addition, many of the buildings within this area are
appropriate for redevelopment. The area contains opportunities for in-fill development on
vacant parcels that are scattered throughout the area identified herein.
The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan calls for encouraging commercial activity to take place in
existing core areas or neighborhood commercial centers and to discourage the proliferation of
new major commercial areas. To assist with ensuring that this existing commercial area
remains competitive with newer commercial areas in the metropolitain area, the City intends to
make available the use of tax increment financing as a means to help finance the construction
of some of the necessary private and/or public infrastructure improvements within the Highway
6 Commercial Urban Renewal Plan Area. In addition, the City will make available the use of tax
increment financing to provide rebates for qualifying businesses or development projects within
the Urban Renewal Project Area.
To achieve the primary objectives of this Plan, the City of Iowa City shall undertake the urban
renewal actions as specified in this Urban Renewal Plan, pursuant to the powers granted to it
under Chapter 403 of the 2001 Code of Iowa, as amended.
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Urban Renewal Plan Objectives
The overall goal of the Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal Plan is to formulate and execute
a workable program using public and private resources to develop the Urban Renewal Project
Area for retail, office, and other commercial uses. The following objectives have been
established for the proposed Urban Renewal Project Area:
To encourage the revitalization of commercial activity in the Urban Renewal Project Area, in
particular the revitalization of retail, restaurants, and business and personal service
establishments.
To expand the taxable values of property within the Urban Renewal Project Area.
To provide for the orderly physical and economic growth of the city.
To make public improvements as deemed necessary by the City to support commercial
activity within the Urban Renewal Project Area.
To provide financial incentives and assistance to qualifying development projects and
businesses.
Description of Urban Renewal Area
The legal description of this proposed Urban Renewal Project Area is included in the Plan as
Addendum No. 1 - Legal Description.
The location and general boundaries of the Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal Plan Area
are shown on Addendum No. 2 - Location Map: Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal Project
Area. This area is approximately 212 acres.
Proposed Urban Renewal Actions
Proposed urban renewal actions may consist of private site improvements, public infrastructure
improvements, and financial incentives to encourage office, retail, and other commercial (non-
residential) developments.
Private Site Improvements
Site improvements may include, but are not limited to, design and construction of buildings and
building additions, grading for building construction and amenities; adequate paving and
parking; adequate landscaping; and on-site utilities. Tax increment financing may be used by
qualifying businesses to finance private site improvements. Qualifying businesses must meet
the requirements of the Financial Incentives section, as determined by the City Council, in order
to use tax increment financing for private site improvements.
Public Infrastructure Improvements
Public infrastructure improvements may include, but are not limited to, stormwater management
facilities, public streets and sidewalks, entryway enhancements, sanitary sewers, storm sewers,
and open space improvements. Tax increment financing may be available to finance the
construction of these improvements in whole or in part, at the City Council's discretion.
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Financial incentives
At the City Council's discretion and as permitted by Iowa Code, Chapter 403.19, tax increment
financing may be available for providing direct grants, forgivable loans, or property tax rebates
for qualifying businesses in the Urban Renewal Area. TIF rebates may be used for, but are not
limited to, financing the private site improvements listed above. Qualifying businesses and
development projects shall be determined by the City Council on a case by case basis. The
Council's determination shall be based upon the financial assistance guidelines outlined in
Addendum A of the "Economic Development Policies, Strategies, and Actions for the City of
Iowa City" and on additional performance criteria the Council finds appropriate on a case by
case basis. These performance criteria may include, but are not limited to, how a project
revitalizes retail establishments, restaurants, general business and personal service
establishments in the Urban Renewal Project Area, the extent of a project's physical
improvements, timeliness of project's completion, and financial considerations of a project. In
addition, the City Council will consider the overall economic condition of the urban renewal area
commensurate with the impact of the proposed project and the risks associated with projects on
a case by case basis.
Conformance with Land Use Policy and Zoning Ordinance
Comprehensive Plan
The Urban Renewal Project Area is located in the area designated by the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan as the South District. The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan designates the
Urban Renewal Project Area as appropriate for General and Intensive Commercial uses.
Current Zoning
The Project Area's present zoning designations of CC-2 Community Commercial, C1-1 Intensive
Commercial, CO-1 Commercial Office are consistent with this Urban Renewal Plan and with the
Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. There is a parcel currently zoned General Industrial, I1, as at
the time the City implemented its zoning ordinance the parcel was used for industrial purposes.
Current and Proposed Land Uses
The current land use is predominantly commercial. The proposed land use includes retail, office
and other commercial uses permitted in the Commercial Zones. There is one parcel currently
zoned I1, General Industrial. This parcel is not consistent with the proposed land use in the
South District Future Land Use Plan and will be rezoned to a commercial use as soon as
feasible. The remaining proposed uses are consistent with the South District Future Land Use
Plan (revised April 16, 2002). See Addendum 3.
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Relocation of Families
Though the Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal Plan does not anticipate the need to
relocate families, in the event that such needs arise the City has considered provisions for the
relocation of persons, including families, business concerns and others who could be displaced as
a result of improvements to be made in the designated Urban Renewal Project Area. Upon such
consideration, the following shall be provided under the Highway 6 Commercial Urban Renewal
Plan:
Benefits
Upon the City's verification of a property owner's eligibility for tax increment financing, qualified
tenants in the designated Urban Renewal Project Area shall be compensated by the property
owner for one month's rent and for actual reasonable moving and related expenses, where said
displacement was due to action on the part of the property owner to qualify for said tax increment
financing.
Eligibility
"Qualified tenant" means the legal displaced occupant of a residential dwelling unit which is
located within the designated Urban Renewal Project Area where the person or family has
occupied the same dwelling unit continuously for twelve months prior to the City making tax
increment financing available to a project within the Urban Renewal Project Area. There are no
relocation provisions made for displacement from commercial units.
Actual Reasonable Moving and Related Expenses
A qualified tenant of a dwelling is entitled to actual reasonable expenses for:
Transportation of the displaced person and personal property from the
displacement site to the replacement site. Transportation costs for a distance
beyond twenty-five miles are not eligible.
b. Packing, crating, unpacking and uncrating of personal property.
Disconnecting, dismantling, removing, reassembling and reinstalling relocated
household appliances and other personal property.
d. Discontinuing, transferring or reconnecting utility services, including cable
television,
Least Costly Approach
The amount of compensation for an eligible expense shall not exceed the least costly method of
accomplishing the objective of the compensation without causing undue hardship to the displaced
tenant and/or landlord.
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Current Debt and Proposed Indebtedness
List of Current General Obligation Debt
General Obligation Debt by Issue
2-28-03
Issue Oriqinal Final Principal
Date Amount Interest Rates Maturity Outstandinq
1996 6,100,000 3.6%-5,5% 6/15 4,475,000
1997 5,200,000 4.5%-4.7% 6/07 2,050,000
1997 5,540,000 4.875%-5.0% 6/17 4,150,000
1998 8,500,000 4.35%-4.75% 6/13 5,625,000
1999 9,000,000 4.125%-4.75% 6/18 7,125,000
2000 14,310,000 5.0%-5.5% 6/18 12,795,000
2001 11,500,000 4.0%-4.9% 6/16 10,315,000
2002 29,100,000 3.5%-5.0% 6/21 27,580,000
2002 10,600,000 2.5%-4.0% 6/15 8,885,000
Total Outstanding Debt through 2/28/03
$83.000.000
Notes
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) 75.41% abated by water revenues.
(2) 100% abated by water revenues.
(3) Abatement estimates are as follows: 11.96% sewer, 13.12% parking, and 52.58% water
revenues.
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Current Constitutional Debt Limit of the City of Iowa City
The Constitution of the State of Iowa, Article XI, Section 3, provides as follows:
"Indebtedness of political or municipal corporations. No county, or other political or
municipal corporation shall be allowed to become indebted in any manner, or for any
purpose, to an amount, in the aggregate, exceeding five per centum on the value of
taxable property within such county or corporation-to be ascertained by the last State
and County tax lists, previous to the incurring of such indebtedness.'
Debt Limit Computation
Total Assessed Actual Valuation
Legal Debt Limit of 5% of 2001 Assessed Actual Value
Debt Chargeable Against Limit
Legal Debt Limit Available
$2,909,644,383
$145,482,219
$83,000,000
$62,482,219
Proposed Amount of Indebtedness:
Through the actions of this urban renewal plan, the City of Iowa City proposes to potentially
incur indebtedness for public infrastructure improvements, private site improvements, and
financial incentives to qualifying businesses. Given the uncertainty of the needs of future
business development projects within the Urban Renewal Area, the proposed amount of
indebtedness is difficult to determine at this time. The proposed amount of indebtedness to be
incurred under this Urban Renewal Plan, including loans, advances, indebtedness, or bonds
which qualify, could equal approximately $10 million over the 20-year period of the Urban
Renewal Plan.
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Other Provisions Necessary to Meet State and Local Requirements
Chapter 403 of the 2001 Code of Iowa, as amended, authorizes cities to exercise urban
renewal powers and certain other powers for the development of economic development areas.
Certain provisions must be fulfilled to exercise these powers. These provisions and the
method(s) by which the City of Iowa City proposes to fulfill these provisions (shown with an *)
are detailed below.
Provision:
A Resolution of necessity finding that a slum, blighted, and/or an economic
development area exists in the community and that designation of this area
as a proposed Urban Renewal Project Area is appropriate.
A Resolution of Necessity was adopted by the City Council on ,
2003. This Resolution of Necessity declares the area encompassed by this
Urban Renewal Plan is appropriate for development in conformance with
the City's zoning and comprehensive plan; however, due to certain
circumstances, appropriate economic development of office, research,
production and/or assembly park uses has not occurred on the vacant and
under-utilized property which exists in the proposed Urban Renewal Project
Area.
Provision:
A Resolution of Necessity which determines that the proposed Urban
Renewal Project Area is in need of economic development because certain
conditions exist which effectively hinder development.
A Resolution of Necessity designating the area as meeting the criteria
detailed by Chapter 403, Code of Iowa (2001), was adopted by the City
Council on ,2003
Provision: A general plan(s) for the development of the municipality has been adopted.
The City of Iowa City adopted the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan - 1997 on
December 1997. The South District Plan was adopted December 1997 and
revised on April 2002.
Provision:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has made and forwarded its
recommendation(s) to the City Council as to the conformity of this Urban
Renewal Plan with the iowa City Comprehensive Plan - 1997 and South
District Plan.
* The Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation was forwarded to
the City Council on ,2003
Provision
A designated representative of the municipality shall hold a consultation with
designated representatives of the affected taxing districts after notice is
given by regular mail and prior to the public hearing on the plan.
The consultation with representatives from the affected taxing districts was
held on , 2003. The notice was mailed by regular mall on
~, 2003.
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Provision
Provision:
Provision:
Representatives of the affected taxing districts may make written
recommendations for modification to the proposed division of revenue no
later than seven days following the date of the consultation. The
representative of the municipality shall, no later than seven days prior to the
public hearing on the urban renewal plan, submit a written response to the
affected taxing entity addressing the affected taxing districts'
recommendations to the proposed division of revenue.
Comments were not received from the affected taxing districts by
, 2003, which was seven days following the date of the
consultation.
On ,2003, at least seven days prior to the public hearing on
the urban renewal plan, the representative of the municipality did not submit
a written response on to the affected taxing entity addressing the affected
taxing districts' recommendations to the proposed division of revenue.
A public hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan is held after official publication
of the public notice.
The public hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan document pursuant to state
law was held on , 2003. The public notice was published
, 2003, in the Press Citizen, a newspaper having a general
circulation in Iowa City.
Approval of the Urban Renewal Plan by the local public agency after finding
that:
(a) A feasible method exists for relocating families.
(b) The Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the general plan known as the
Iowa City Comprehensive Plan - 1997 and the South District Plan.
On , 2003, the City Council of the City of Iowa City by
resolution has found this Urban Renewal Plan to be in conformance with the
Iowa City Comprehensive Plan - 1997, the adopted general plan for the
municipality and the South District Plan.
Procedures for Changes in Approved Plan
If the City of Iowa City desires to amend this Urban Renewal Plan, it may do so after providing
public notice, holding a public hearing on the proposed change, and undertaking other required
actions in conformance with applicable state and local laws.
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Addendum No. 1 - Legal Description of the
Proposed Urban Renewal Project Area
Consisting of a tract of land described as follows:
Commencing at a point where the centerline of Cross Park Avenue and Broadway Street
intersect, which is the point of beginning. Thence northerly along the centerline of
Broadway Street to a point where the extended southern boundary line of Braverman
Center, Block 1, Lot 3 intersects. Thence northwesterly along said boundary line to a
point on the western boundary of said Lot 3. Thence northeasterly along said western
boundary to a point where the extended said boundary line intersects the centerline of
U.S. Highway 6. Thence northwesterly along the centerline of U.S. Highway 6 to the Iowa
River. Thence southerly along the east bank of the river to a point on the centerline of the
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway.
Thence northeasterly along said centerline to a point where said centerline intersects with
the centerline of Gilbert Street. Thence northeasterly to a point where the eastern
boundary of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway intersects the eastern boundary of
Gilbert Street. Thence continue northeasterly along the southern parcel boundary dividing
blocks 208 and 276 to a point where said parcel boundary intersects the western
boundary of Auditor's Parcel #98111. Thence northeasterly to a point where said western
boundary line meets the eastern boundary of Waterfront Drive right-of-way. Thence
westerly to a point on the centerline of Waterfront Drive.
Thence continuing along the centerline of Waterfront Drive to a point where it intersects
the extended boundary line of Lot 1, Resubdivision of Blocks 5 and 6, Braverman
Subdivision. Thence easterly along the south boundary of the lots abutting and south of
Southgate Avenue to the centerline of Keokuk Street. Thence southerly along the
centerline of Keokuk Street to a point where said centerline intersects the centerline of
Cross Park Avenue. Thence easterly along said centerline to the point of beginning.
Said parcel contains approximately 212 acres.
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March 11 .,2003
The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in speci al session, in Harvat
Hall, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 o'clock
P~.M., on the above date. There were present Mayor Lehman , in the
chair, and the following named Council Members:
Champion. Kanner. Lehman. O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn
Absent: None
Council Member Champi on introduced the following Resolution
entitled "RESOLUTION SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION AND A PUBLIC
HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SYCAMORE AND FIRST
AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA," and
moved that the same be adopted. Council Member fl' Dnnnel 1 seconded
the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was,
AYES: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell
P fab
NAYS: Kanner
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the Resolution duly adopted as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 03-77
RESOLUTION SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION
AND A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SYCAMORE AND FIRST
AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 00-295, adopted August 15, 2000, this Council
found and determined that certain areas located within the City are eligible and should be
designated as an urban renewal area under Iowa law, and approved and adopted the
Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan") for the Sycamore and First
Avenue Urban Renewal Plan Area (the "Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal
Area") described therein, which Plan is on file in the office of the Recorder of Johnson
County; and
WHEREAS, the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Area includes and
consists of:
Consisting of a tract of land described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast comer of the Northeast quarter of Section
23, Township 79N, Range 6W, in accordance with the Records of the
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Johnson County Auditor's Office; thence West along the South line of the
Northeast quarter of Section 23 to the Southwest corner of the Northeast
quarter of Section 23; thence 33 feet to a point perpendicular on the
Western Right-of-Way line of Sycamore Street, thence Northerly along said
Right-of-Way line to the intersection of the Western Right-of-Way line of
Sycamore Street and the Northern Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6,
which is the Point of Beginning.
~Thence Northerly along the Western Right-of-Way line of Sycamore Street
to the Southeastern corner of Johnson County Auditor's Parcel 10-14-386-
003, thence 66 feet to a point perpendicular on the Eastern Right-of-Way
line of Sycamore Street; thence Northerly along the Eastern Right-of-Way
line of Sycamore Street to the Northwestern corner of Johnson County
Auditor's Parcel 10-14-457-004; thence Easterly 147.61 feet to an angle
point of said Parcel; thence Northeasterly 413.83 feet; thence Northerly
57.36 feet to the Southern Right-of-Way line of Lower Muscatine Road;
thence Northwesterly along the Southern Right-of-Way line of Lower
Muscatine Road to a point perpendicular 33 feet from the Western corner
of Johnson County Auditor's Parcel 10-14-452-004; thence Northeasterly
256.82 feet to the Northern corner of said parcel; thence Southeasterly 40
feet to the Eastern comer of said parcel; thence Northeasterly along the
property line of Johnson County Auditor's Parcel 10-14-452-002 to its
Northern corner; thence Southeasterly 150 feet along the property line of
said parcel to its Eastern corner; thence Southwesterly 224.9 feet to the
intersection of said parcel's Southern corner and the Northern Right-of-
Way line of Lower Muscatine Road.
Thence Southeasterly along the Northern Right-of-Way line of Lower Muscatine
Road to the Northern Right-of-Way line of Mall Drive; thence Northeasterly
1533.09 feet along the Northern Right-of-Way line of Mall Drive to the Southern
Right-of-Way line of the Iowa Interstate Railroad; thence Southeasterly along said
Right-of-Way line to its intersection with the Eastern line of Section 14.
Thence South along the Eastern line of Section 14 to it's intersection with the
Eastern Right-of-Way line of First Avenue; thence Southwesterly along said
Right-of-Way line to the Western comer of Johnson County Audtior's Parcel 10-
13-353-003; thence Easterly to the Eastern line of Section 14; thence South along
the Eastern line of Section 14 to the Northwest comer of Johnson County
Auditor's Parcel 10-13-353-002; thence Easterly 176 feet to the Eastern property
line of said parcel; thence Southwesterly along the Eastern property line of Parcel
10-13-353-002 to it's Southeast comer; thence Northwesterly to the Eastern line of
Section 23; thence South along the Eastern line of Section 23 to the Southeast
corner of the Johnson County Auditor's Parcel described as 10-23-103, 001
through 029, then Southwesterly 988.76 feet to the Northern Right-of-Way line of
Lower Muscatine Road, crossing said Right-of-Way line to the intersecting point
of the Southern Right-of-Way line of Lower Muscatine Road and the Northeastern
comer of Johnson County Auditor's Parcel number 10-23-105-003; thence
Southwesterly 157.9 feet to the Northern Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6;
thence Northwesterly 307.82 feet to the intersection of the Northern Right-of-Way
line of U.S. Highway 6 and the Eastern Right-of-Way line of First Avenue;
projecting across the First Avenue Right-of-Way along the Northern Right-of-
Way line of U.S. Highway 6 to the intersection of the Western Right-of-Way line
of First Avenue and the Northern Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6; thence
Westerly along the Northern Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6 a distance of
1123.13 feet to its intersection with the Eastern Right-of-Way line of Sycamore
Street, projecting across the Sycamore Street Right-of-Way along the Northern
Right-of-Way of U.S. Highway 6 to the intersection of the Western Right-of-Way
line of Sycamore Street and the Northern Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6, to
the Point of Beginning.
Said parcel contains approximately 61 acres;
and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that these areas be redeveloped as part of the overall
redevelopment area covered by said Plan;
WHEREAS, City staffhas caused there to be prepared a form of Amendment
No. 1 to the Plan, a copy of which has been placed on file for public inspection in the
office of the City Clerk and which is incorporated herein by reference, the purpose of
which is to set forth and include within the Plan;
Commencing at the southeast comer of Mall Drive Subdivision, which is the point of
beginning.
Thence northeasterly along the southern boundary of the Iowa Interstate Railway, to
the northeast comer of Lafferty subdivision. Thence southerly along the eastern
boundary of Lafferty Subdivision, to the centerline of Lower Muscatine Road. Thence
southeasterly along said centerline of Lower Muscatine Road to a point on the
extended centerline of Sycamore Street.
Thence southerly along said centerline of Sycamore Street to the southwest comer
Marion's Subdivision. Thence easterly along the southerly boundary of lots 8 and 7 of
Marion's Subdivision. Thence northeasterly along the southern boundary of lots 6
through 1 of Marion's Subdivision, to a point on the southern right-of-way line of
Lower Muscatine Road. Thence northerly to the centerline of Lower Muscatine Road.
Thence southeasterly along the centerline of Lower Muscatine Road to the extended
centerline of Mall Drive. Thence northeasteriy along said centefline to the point of
beginning.
Said parcel contains approximately 51 acres;
and
WHEREAS, the Iowa statutes require the City Council to submit the proposed
Amendment No. 1 to the Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and
recommendation as to its conformity with the General Plan for development of the
City as a whole prior to City Council approval of such Amendment, and further
provides that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall submit its written
recommendations thereon to this Council within thirty (30) days of its receipt of such
proposed Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa statutes further require the City Council to notify all
affected taxing entities of the consideration being given to the proposed Amendment to
the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan and to hold a consultation with
such taxing entities with respect thereto, and further provides that the designated
representative of each affected taxing entity may attend the consultation and make
written recommendations for modifications to the proposed division of revenue
included as a part thereof, to which the City shall submit written responses as provided
in Section 403.5, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa statutes further require the City Council to hold a public
hearing on the proposed Amendment to the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban
Renewal Plan subsequent to notice thereof by publication in a newspaper having a
general circulation within the City, which notice shall describe the time, date, place
and purpose of the hearing, shall generally identify the urban renewal area covered by
the urban renewal plan and shall outline the general scope of the urban renewal project
under consideration, with a copy of said notice also being mailed to each affected
taxing entity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
Section 1. That the consultation on the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the
Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan required by Section 403.5(2) of the
Code of Iowa, as amended, shall be held on the 17 day of April, 2003, in Harvat Hall,
Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa at 10:00 o'clock A.M., and
the Community and Economic Development Coordinator is hereby appointed to serve
as the designated representative of the City for purposes of conducting said
consultation, receiving any recommendations that may be made with respect thereto
and responding to the same in accordance with Section 403.5(2).
Section 2. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause a notice of
said consultation to be sent by regular mail to all affected taxing entities, as defined in
Section 403.17(lA), along with a copy of the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the
Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan, said notice to be in substantially the
following form:
NOTICE OF A CONSULTATION TO BE HELD BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND ALL AFFECTED
TAXING ENTITIES CONCERNING THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE SYCAMORE AND FIRST
AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA
The City of Iowa City, Iowa will hold a consultation with all affected taxing entities,
as defined in Section 403.17(1 A) of the Code of Iowa, as amended, commencing at 10:00
o'clock A.M. on April 17, 2003, in Harvat Hall, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa
City, Iowa concerning a proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Sycamore and First Avenue
Urban Renewal Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Each affected taxing entity may appoint a representative to attend the consultation.
The consultation may include a discussion of the estimated growth in valuation of taxable
property included in the Urban Renewal Area, the fiscal impact of the division of revenue on
the affected taxing entities, the estimated impact on the provision of services by each of the
affected taxing entities in the Urban Renewal Area, and the duration of any bond issuance
included in said Plan.
The designated representative of any affected taxing entity may make written
recommendations for modifications to the proposed division of revenue no later than seven
days following the date of the consultation. The Community and Economic Development
Coordinator as the designated representative of the City of Iowa City, shall submit a written
response to the affected taxing entity, no later than seven days prior to the public hearing on
the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan,
addressing any recommendations made by that entity for modification to the proposed
division of revenue.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as
provided by Section 403.5 of the Code of Iowa, as amended.
Dated this day of ,2003.
City Clerk, Iowa City, Iowa
(END OF NOTICE)
Section 3. That a public hearing shall be held on the proposed Amendment No. 1 to
the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan before the City Council at its meeting
which commences at 7:00 o'clock P.M. on May 6, 2003, in Harvat Hall, Civic Center, 410 E.
Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa.
Section 4. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to publish notice of this
public hearing in the Press Citizen, once on a date not less than four (4) nor more than twenty
(20) days before the date of said public hearing, and to mail a copy of said notice by ordinary
mail to each affected taxing entity, such notice in each case to be in substantially the
following form:
(One publication required)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO THE SYCAMORE AND FIRST AVENUE URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will hold a public hearing before
itself at its meeting which commences at 7:00 o'clock P.M. on May 6, 2003 in Harvat Hall,
Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa to consider adoption of proposed
Amendment No. 1 to the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan")
concerning an area in Iowa City, Iowa legally described as follows:
Consisting of a tract of land described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast comer of the Northeast quarter of Section 23,
Township 79N, Range 6W, in accordance with the Records of the Johnson County
Auditor's Office; thence West along the South line of the Northeast quarter of Section
23 to the Southwest corner of the Northeast quarter of Section 23; thence 33 feet to a
point perpendicular on the Western Right-of-Way line of Sycamore Street, thence
Northerly along said Right-of-Way line to the intersection of the Western Right-of-
Way line of Sycamore Street and the Northern Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6,
which is the Point of Beginning.
Thence Northerly along the Western Right-of-Way line of Sycamore Street to the
Southeastern corner of Johnson County Auditor's Parcel 10-14-386-003, thence 66 feet
to a point perpendicular on the Eastern Right-of-Way line of Sycamore Street; thence
Northerly along the Eastern Right-of-Way line of Sycamore Street to the
Northwestern corner of Johnson County Auditor's Parcel 10-14-457-004; thence
Easterly 147.61 feet to an angle point of said Parcel; thence Northeasterly 413.83 feet;
thence Northerly 57.36 feet to the Southern Right-of-Way line of Lower Muscatine
Road; thence Northwesterly along the Southern Right-of-Way line of Lower
Muscatine Road to a point perpendicular 33 feet from the Western corner of Johnson
County Auditor's Parcel 10-14-452-004; thence Northeasterly 256.82 feet to the
Northern comer of said parcel; thence Southeasterly 40 feet to the Eastern comer of
said parcel; thence Northeasterly along the property line of Johnson County
Auditor's Parcel 10-14-452-002 to its Northern corner; thence Southeasterly 150 feet
along the property line of said parcel to its Eastern corner; thence Southwesterly
224.9 feet to the intersection of said parcel's Southern corner and the Northern Right-
of-Way line of Lower Muscatine Road.
Thence Southeasterly along the Northern Right-of-Way line of Lower Muscatine Road to the
Northern Right-of-Way line of Mall Drive; thence Northeasterly 1533.09 feet along the
Northern Right-of-Way line of Mall Drive to the Southern Right-of-Way line of the Iowa
Interstate Railroad; thence Southeasterly along said Right-of-Way line to its intersection with
the Eastern line of Section 14.
Thence South along the Eastern line of Section 14 to it's intersection with the Eastern Right-
of-Way line of First Avenue; thence Southwesterly along said Right-of-Way line to the
Western corner of Johnson County Audtior's Parcel 10-13-353-003; thence Easterly to the
Eastern line of Section 14; thence South along the Eastern line of Section 14 to the Northwest
corner of Johnson County Auditor's Parcel 10-13-353-002; thence Easterly 176 feet to the
Eastern property line of said parcel; thence Southwesterly along the Eastern property line of
Parcel 10-13-353-002 to it's Southeast corner; thence Northwesterly to the Eastern line of
Section 23; thence South along the Eastern line of Section 23 to the Southeast corner of the
Johnson County Auditor's Parcel described as .10-23-103,001 through 029, then
Southwesterly 988.76 feet to the Northern Right-of-Way line of Lower Muscatine Road,
crossing said Right-of-Way line to the intersecting point of the Southern Right-of-Way line of
Lower Muscatine Road and the Northeastern comer of Johnson County Auditor's Parcel
number 10-23-105-003; thence Southwesterly 157.9 feet to the Northern Right-of-Way line
of U.S. Highway 6; thence Northwesterly 307.82 feet to the intersection of the Northern
Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6 and the Eastern Right-of-Way line of First Avenue;
projecting across the First Avenue Right-of-Way along the Northern Right-of-Way line of
U.S. Highway 6 to the intersection of the Western Right-of-Way line of First Avenue and the
Northern Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6; thence Westerly along the Northern Right-
of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6 a distance of 1123.13 feet to its intersection with the Eastern
Right-of-Way line of Sycamore Street, projecting across the Sycamore Street Right-of-Way
along the Northern Right-of-Way of U.S. Highway 6 to the intersection of the Western Right-
of-Way line of Sycamore Street and the Northern Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6, to
the Point of Beginning.
Said parcel contains approximately 61 acres;
which land is included as part of the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan area
(the "Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Area").
A copy of Amendment No. 1 to the Plan is on file for public inspection in the office of
the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa.
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The City of Iowa City, Iowa is the local public agency which, if such Amendment No.
1 to the Plan is approved, shall undertake the urban renewal activities described in such Plan
and Amendment.
The general scope of the urban renewal activities under consideration in the Plan is to
assist qualified industries and businesses in the Urban Renewal Area through various public
purpose and special financing activities outlined in the Plan and to rehabilitate, conserve and
redevelop land, buildings and other improvements within such area so as to improve the
community through the establishment of effective land use controls, through use of an
effective program of rehabilitation of existing buildings and elimination of those structures
which cannot be economically rehabilitated, with a limited amount of acquisition, clearance,
resale and improvement of land for various purposes specified in the Plan. To accomplish the
objectives of the Plan, and to encourage the further development of the Urban Renewal Area,
the Plan provides that such special financing activities may include, but not be limited to, the
making of loans or grants of public funds to private entities under Chapter 15A of the Code of
Iowa. The City also may install, construct and reconstruct streets, parking facilities, open
space areas and other substantial public improvements, and may acquire and make land
available for development or redevelopment by private enterprise as authorized by law. The
Plan provides that the City may issue bonds or use available funds for such purposes and that
tax increment reimbursement of such costs will be sought if and to the extent incurred by the
City. The Plan initially proposes no specific public infrastructure or site improvements to be
undertaken by the City, but provides that the Plan may be amended from time to time to
respond to development opportunities.
The proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Plan would set forth and include within the
Plan:
Commencing at the southeast comer of Mall Drive Subdivision, which is the point of
beginning.
Thence northeasterly along the southern boundary of the Iowa Interstate Railway, to the
northeast comer of Lafferty subdivision. Thence southerly along the eastern boundary of
Lafferty Subdivision, to the centerline of Lower Muscatine Road. Thence southeasterly along
said centefline of Lower Muscatine Road to a point on the extended centerline of Sycamore
Street.
Thence southerly along said centerline of Sycamore Street to the southwest comer Marion's
Subdivision. Thence easterly along the southerly boundary of lots 8 and 7 of Marion's
Subdivision. Thence northeasterly along the southern boundary of lots 6 through 1 of
Marion's Subdivision, to a point on the southern right-of-way line of Lower Muscatine Road.
Thence northerly to the centerline of Lower Muscatine Road. Thence southeasterly along the
centerline of Lower Muscatine Road to the extended centerline of Mall Drive. Thence
northeasterly along said centerline to the point of beginning.
Said parcel contains approximately 51 acres.
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All other provisions of the Plan would remain in full force and effect.
This Notice is given by order of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, as provided by
Section 403.5 of the Code of Iowa, as amended.
Any person or organization desiring to be heard shall be afforded an opportunity to be
heard at such hearing.
Dated this __ day of ., 2003.
City Clerk, Iowa City, Iowa
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Section 5. That the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Sycamore and First Avenue
Urban Renewal Area, now before this Council, for the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban
Renewal Area described herein is hereby officially declared to be the proposed Amendment
No. 1 to the Plan referred to in said notices for purposes of such consultation and hearing and
that a copy of said Amendment No. 1 to the Plan shall be placed on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
Section 6. That the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Sycamore and First Avenue
Urban Renewal Plan be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and
recommendation as to its conformity with the General Plan for the development of the City as
a whole, with such recommendation to be submitted in writing to this Council within 30 days
of the date hereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this llth day of March ,2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cit~rClerk
MMCGINLEYk358858\1 \10714.060
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Exhibit A
2003 Amended
Sycamore and First Avenue
Urban Renewal Plan
Table of Contents
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Urban Renewal Plan Objectives
Section 3 - Description of Urban Renewal Area
Section 4 - Proposed Urban Renewal Actions
Section 5 - Land Use
Section 6 - Relocation of Families
Section 7 - Current Debt and Proposed Indebtedness
Section 8 - Other Provisions Necessary to Meet State & Local Requirements
Section 9 - Procedures for Changes in Approved Plan
Addendum No. 1 - Legal Description
Addendum No. 2 - Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Project Area Map
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Introduction
The Sycamore & First Avenue Urban Renewal Area was originally adopted August 2000 to
address vacancy rates and the general decline of the property values in the area. The City of
Iowa City carries on the original intent of the Urban Renewal Plan and will expand the district to
address public infrastructure needs, encourage revitalization of the area and further develop
industrial zoned properties within the Urban Renewal Area. The Iowa City Comprehensive
Plan - t997 provides a vision for the economic well-being for the residents of Iowa City and
outlines the goals the community must strive to achieve in order to attain its economic well-
being vision.
The goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan are:
· Diversify and increase the property tax base by (1) encouraging the retention and
expansion of existing industry and (2) attracting industries that have growth potential
and are compatible with existing businesses;
· Increase employment opportunities consistent with the available labor force;
· Provide and protect areas suitable for future industrial and commercial development;
· Cooperate with local and regional organizations to promote economic development
within Iowa City;
· Make public and private infrastructure and site improvements as deemed necessary by
the City to support new and expanded commercial or industrial development;
· Improve the environmental and economic health of the community through the efficient
use of resources; and
· Consider financial incentives and programs to facilitate achieving the above goals.
In recent years, vacancy rates have increased in certain commercial areas of the community
due to the proliferation of new commercial areas in the Iowa City retail trade area, but outside
the Iowa City corporate limits. The Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Area (referred
to hereafter in this Plan as the Urban Renewal Project Area) is one of those areas. Although
improvement in the area has occurred since 2000, the continued application of the goals and
incentives described herein is essential.
The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan calls for encouraging commercial activity to take place in
existing core areas or neighborhood commercial centers and to discourage the proliferation of
new major commercial areas. To assist with ensuring that this existing commercial area
remains competitive with newer commercial areas in the metropolitain area, the City intends to
make available the use of tax increment financing as a means to help finance the construction
of some of the necessary private and/or public infrastructure improvements within the
Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan Area. In addition, the City will make available
the use of tax increment financing to provide rebates for qualifying businesses or development
projects within the Urban Renewal Project Area.
To achieve the primary objectives of this Plan, the City of Iowa City shall undertake the urban
renewal actions as specified in this Urban Renewal Plan, pursuant to the powers granted to it
under Chapter 403 of the 2001 Code of Iowa, as amended.
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Urban Renewal Plan Objectives
The overall goal of the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan is to formulate and
execute a workable program using public and private resources to develop the Urban Renewal
Project Area for retail, office, other commercial and industrial uses. The following objectives
have been established for the proposed Urban Renewal Project Area:
· To encourage the revitalization of commercial activity in the Urban Renewal Project Area, in
particular the revitalization of retail, theaters, restaurants, and business and personal
service establishments.
· To expand the taxable values of property within the Urban Renewal Project Area.
· To provide for the orderly physical and economic growth of the city.
· To make public improvements as deemed necessary by the City to support commercial and
industrial activity within the Urban Renewal Project Area.
· To provide financial incentives and assistance to qualifying development projects and
businesses.
Description of Urban Renewal Area
The legal description of this proposed Urban Renewal Project Area is included in the Plan as
Addendum No. 1 - Legal Description.
The location and general boundaries of the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan
Area are shown on Addendum No. 2 - Location Map: 2003 Amendment to the Sycamore and
First Avenue Urban Renewal Project Area. This area is approximately 112 acres.
Proposed Urban Renewal Actions
Proposed urban renewal actions will consist of private site improvements, public infrastructure
improvements, and financial incentives to encourage office, retail, other commercial and
industrial developments.
Private Site Improvements
Site improvements may include, but are not limited to, design and construction of buildings and
building additions, grading for building construction and amenities; adequate paving and
parking; adequate landscaping; and on-site utilities. Tax increment financing may be used by
qualifying businesses to finance these private site improvements. Qualifying businesses must
meet the requirements of the Financial Incentives section in order to use tax increment
financing for private site improvements.
Public Infrastructure Improvements
Public infrastructure improvements may include, but are not limited to, stormwater management
facilities, public streets and sidewalks, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and open space
improvements. Tax increment financing may be available to finance the construction of these
improvements, in whole or in part, at the City Council's discretion.
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Financial Incentives
At the City Council's discretion and as permitted by Iowa Code, Chapter 403.19, tax increment
financing may be available for providing direct grants, forgivable loans, or property tax rebates
for qualifying businesses in the Urban Renewal Area. TIF rebates may be used for, but are not
limited to, financing the private site improvements listed above. Qualifying businesses and
development projects shall be determined by the City Council on a case by case basis. The
Council's determination shall be based upon the financial assistance guidelines outlined in
Addendum A of the "Economic Development Policies, Strategies, and Actions for the City of
Iowa City" and on additional performance criteria the Council finds appropriate on a case by
case basis. These performance criteria may include, but are not limited to, how a project
revitalizes retail establishments, theaters, restaurants, business and personal service
establishments and industrial properties in the Urban Renewal Project Area, the extent of a
project's physical improvements, timeliness of project's completion, and financial considerations
of a project. In addition, the City Council will consider the overall economic condition of the
urban renewal area commensurate with the impact of the proposed project and the risks
associated with projects on a case by case basis.
Conformance with Land Use Policy and Zoning Ordinance
Comprehensive Plan
The Urban Renewal Project Area is located in the area designated by the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan as the Southeast Planning District. The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan
designates the Urban Renewal Project Area as appropriate for General Commercial and
Industrial uses.
Current Zoning
The Project Area's present zoning designations CC-2, CO1, P, and I1 are consistent with this
Urban Renewal Plan and with the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan.
Current and Proposed Land Uses
The current land uses consist of commercial, industrial, public and commercial residential uses.
The proposed land uses include retail, office, industrial, and other commercial and residential
uses permitted in the Community Commercial Zone.
Relocation of Families
Though the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan does not anticipate the need to
relocate families, in the event that such needs arise the City has considered previsions for the
relocation of persons, including families, business concerns and others who could be displaced as
a result of improvements to be made in the designated Urban Renewal Project Area. Upon such
consideration, the following shall be provided under the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban
Renewal Plan:
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Benefits
Upon the City's verification of a property owner's eligibility for tax increment financing, qualified
tenants in the designated Urban Renewal Project Area shall be compensated by the property
owner for one month's rent and for actual reasonable moving and related expenses, where said
displacement was due to action on the part of the property owner to qualify for said tax increment
financing.
Eligibility
"Qualified tenant'' means the legal displaced occupant of a residential dwelling unit which is
located within the designated Urban Renewal Project Area where the person or family has
occupied the same dwelling unit continuously for twelve months prior to the City making tax
increment financing available to a project within the Urban Renewal Project Area. There are no
relocation provisions made for displacement from commercial units.
Actual Reasonable Moving and Related Expenses
A qualified tenant of a dwelling is entitled to actual reasonable expenses for:
Transportation of the displaced person
displacement site to the replacement site.
beyond twenty-five miles are not eligible.
and personal property from the
Transportation costs for a distance
b. Packing, crating, unpacking and uncrating of personal property.
Disconnecting, dismantling, removing, reassembling and reinstalling relocated
household appliances and other personal property.
d. Discontinuing, transferring or reconnecting utility services, including cable
television.
Least Costly Approach
The amount of compensation for an eligible expense shall not exceed the least costly method of
accomplishing the objective of the compensation without causing undue hardship to the displaced
tenant and/or landlord.
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Current Debt and Proposed Indebtedness
List of Current General Obligation Debt
General Obligation Debt by Issue
2-28-03
Issue Oriqinal Final Principal
Date Amount Interest Rates Maturity Outstandinq
1996 6,100,000 3.6%-5.5% 6/15 4,475,000
1997 5,200,000 4.5%-4.7% 6/07 2,050,000
1997 5,540,000 4.875%-5.0% 6/17 4,150,000
1998 8,500,000 4.35%-4.75% 6/13 5,625,000
1999 9,000,000 4.125%-4.75% 6/16 7,125,000
2000 14,310,000 5.0%-5.5% 6/18 12,795,000
2001 11,500,000 4.0%-4.9% 6/16 10,315,000
2002 29,100,000 3.5%-5.0% 6/21 27,580,000
2002 10,600,000 2.5%-4.0% 6/15 8,885,000
Total Outstanding Debt through 2/28/03
$83.000.000
Notes
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) 75.41% abated by water revenues.
(2) 100% abated by water revenues.
(3) Abatement estimates are as follows: 11.96% sewer, 13.12% parking, and 52.58% water
revenues.
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Current Constitutional Debt Limit of the City of Iowa City
The Constitution of the State of Iowa, Article XI, Section 3, provides as follows:
"Indebtedness of political or municipal corporations. No county, or other political or
municipal corporation shall be allowed to become indebted in any manner, or for any
purpose, to an amount, in the aggregate, exceeding five per centum on the value of
taxable property within such county or corporation-to be ascertained by the last State
and County tax lists, previous to the incurring of such indebtedness."
Debt Limit Computation
Total Assessed Actual Valuation
Legal Debt Limit of 5% of 2001 Assessed Actual Value
Debt Chargeable Against Limit
Legal Debt Limit Available
$2,909,644,383
$145,482,219
$83,000,000
$62,482,219
Proposed Amount of Indebtedness:
Through the actions of this urban renewal plan, the City of Iowa City proposes to potentially
incur indebtedness for public infrastructure improvements, private site improvements, and
financial incentives to qualifying businesses. Given the uncertainty of the needs of future
business development projects within the Urban Renewal Area, the proposed amount of
indebtedness is difficult to determine at this time. The proposed amount of indebtedness to be
incurred under this Urban Renewal Plan, including loans, advances, indebtedness, or bonds
which qualify, could equal approximately $5.0 million over the 20-year period of the Urban
Renewal Plan.
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Other Provisions Necessary to Meet State and Local Requirements
Chapter 403 of the 2001 Code of Iowa, as amended, authorizes cities to exercise urban
renewal powers and certain other powers for the development of economic development areas.
Certain provisions must be fulfilled to exercise these powers. These provisions and the
method(s) by which the City of Iowa City proposes to fulfill these provisions (shown with an *)
are detailed below.
Provision:
A Resolution of necessity finding that a slum, blighted, and/or an economic
development area exists in the community and that designation of this area
as a proposed Urban Renewal Project Area is appropriate.
A Resolution of Necessity was adopted by the City Council on
., 2003. This Resolution of Necessity declares the area
encompassed by this Urban Renewal Plan is appropriate for development in
conformance with the City's zoning and comprehensive plan; however, due
to certain circumstances, appropriate economic development of office,
research, production and/or assembly park uses has not occurred on the
vacant and under-utilized property which exists in the proposed Urban
Renewal Project Area.
Provision:
A Resolution of Necessity which determines that the proposed Urban
Renewal Project Area is in need of economic development because certain
conditions exist which effectively hinder development.
A Resolution of Necessity designating the area as meeting the criteria
detailed by Chapter 403, Code of Iowa (2001), was adopted by the City
Council on ,2003
Provision: A general plan for the development of the municipality has been adopted.
* The City of Iowa City adopted the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan - 1997 on
December 1997
Provision:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has made and forwarded its
recommendation(s) to the City Council as to the conformity of this Urban
Renewal Plan with the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan - 1997
* The Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation was forwarded to
the City Council on ., 2003
Provision
A designated representative of the municipality shall hold a consultation with
designated representatives of the affected taxing districts after notice is
given by regular mail and prior to the public hearing on the plan.
The consultation with representatives from the affected taxing districts was
held on ,2003. The notice was mailed by regular mail on
,2003.
Provision Representatives of the affected taxing districts may make written
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Provision:
Provision;
recommendations for modification to the proposed division of revenue no
later than seven days following the date of the consultation. The
representative of the municipality shall, no later than seven days prior to the
public hearing on the urban renewal plan, submit a written response to the
affected taxing entity addressing the affected taxing districts'
recommendations to the proposed division of revenue.
Comments were not received from the affected taxing districts by
., 2003, which was seven days following the date of the
consultation.
On ., 2003, at least seven days prior to the public hearing on
the urban renewal plan, the representative of the municipality did not submit
a written response on to the affected taxing entity addressing the affected
taxing districts' recommendations to the proposed division of revenue.
A public hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan is held after official publication
of the public notice.
The public hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan document pursuant to state
law was held on , 2003. The public notice was
published ,2003, in the Press Citizeq, a newspaper having a
general circulation in Iowa City.
Approval of the Urban Renewal Plan by the local public agency after finding
that:
(a) A feasible method exists for relocating families.
(b) The Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the general plan known as the
Iowa City Comprehensive Plan - 1997.
On , 2003, the City Council of the City of Iowa City by
resolution has found this Urban Renewal Plan to be in conformance with the
Iowa City Comprehensive Plan - 1997, the adopted general plan for the
municipality.
Procedures for Changes in Approved Plan
If the City of Iowa City desires to amend this Urban Renewal Plan, it may do so after providing
public notice, holding a public hearing on the proposed change, and undertaking other required
actions in conformance with applicable state and local laws.
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Addendum No. 1 - Legal Description of the
Proposed Urban Renewal Project Area
Consisting of a tract of land described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast quarter of Section 23, Township 79N,
Range 6W, in accordance with the Records of the Johnson County Auditor's Office; thence West
along the South line of the Northeast quarter of Section 23 to the Southwest corner of the
Northeast quarter of Section 23; thence 33 feet to a point perpendicular on the Western Right-of-
Way line of Sycamore Street, thence Northerly along said Right-of-Way line to the intersection of
the Western Right-of-Way line of Sycamore Street and the Northern Right-of-Way line of U.S.
Highway 6, which is the Point of Beginning.
Thence Northerly along the Western Right-of-Way line of Sycamore Street to the Southeastern
corner of Johnson County Auditor's Parcel 10-14-386-003, thence 66 feet to a point perpendicular
on the Eastern Right-of-Way line of Sycamore Street; thence Northerly along the Eastern Right-of-
Way line of Sycamore Street to the Northwestern corner of Johnson County Auditor's Parcel 10-
14-457-004; thence Easterly 147.61 feet to an angle point of said Parcel; thence Northeasterly
413.83 feet; thence Northerly 57.36 feet to the Southern Right-of-Way line of Lower Muscatine
Road; thence Northwesterly along the Southern Right-of-Way line of Lower Muscatine Road to a
point perpendicular 33 feet from the Western corner of Johnson County Auditor's Parcel 10-14-
452-004; thence Northeasterly 256.82 feet to the Northern corner of said parcel; thence
Southeasterly 40 feet to the Eastern corner of said parcel; thence Northeasterly along the property
line of Johnson County Auditor's Parcel 10-14-452-002 to its Northern corner; thence
Southeasterly 150 feet along the property line of said parcel to its Eastern corner; thence
Southwesterly 224.9 feet to the intersection of said parcel's Southern corner and the Northern
Right-of-Way line of Lower Muscatine Road.
Thence Southeasterly along the Northern Right-of-Way line of Lower Muscatine Road to the
Northern Right-of-Way line of Mall Drive; thence Northeasterly 1533.09 feet along the Northern
Right-of-Way line of Mall Drive to the Southern Right-of-Way line of the Iowa Interstate Railroad;
thence Southeasterly along said Right-of-Way line to its intersection with the Eastern line of
Section 14.
Thence South along the Eastern line of Section 14 to it's intersection with the Eastern Right-of-
Way line of Fi~:st Avenue; thence Southwesterly along said Right-of-Way line to the Western
corner of Johnson County Audtior's Parcel 10-13-353-003; thence Easterly to the Eastern line of
Section 14; thence South along the Eastern line of Section 14 to the Northwest corner of Johnson
County Auditor's Parcel 10-13-353-002; thence Easterly 176 feet to the Eastern property line of
said parcel; thence Southwesterly along the Eastern property line of Parcel 10-13-353-002 to it's
Southeast corner; thence Northwesterly to the Eastern line of Section 23; thence South along the
Eastern line of Section 23 to the Southeast corner of the Johnson County Auditor's Parcel
described as 10-23-103,001 through 029, then Southwesterly 988.76 feet to the Northern Right-
of-Way line of Lower Muscatine Road, crossing said Right-of-Way line to the intersecting point of
the Southern Right-of-Way line of Lower Muscatine Road and the Northeastern corner of Johnson
County Auditor's Parcel number 10-23-105-003; thence Southwesterly 157.9 feet to the Northern
Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6; thence Nodhwestedy 307.82 feet to the intersection of the
Northern Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6 and the Eastern Right-of-Way line of First Avenue;
projecting across the First Avenue Right-of-Way along the Northern Right-of-Way line of U.S.
Highway 6 to the intersection of the Western Right-of-Way line of First Avenue and the Northern
Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6; thence Westerly along the Northern Right-of-Way line of
U.S. Highway 6 a distance of 1123.13 feet to its intersection with the Eastern Right-of-Way line of
Sycamore Street, projecting across the Sycamore Street Right-of-Way along the Northern Right-
of-Way of U.S. Highway 6 to the intersection of the Western Right-of-Way line of Sycamore Street
and the Northern Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 6, to the Point of Beginning.
Said parcel contains approximately 61 acres.
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And including a tract of/and described as follows (2003 Amendment):
Commencing at the southeast corner of Mall Drive Subdivision, which is the point of beginning.
Thence northeasterly along the southern boundary of the Iowa Interstate Railway, to the nodheast
corner of Lafferty subdivision. Thence southerly along the eastern boundary of Laffedy
Subdivision, to the centerline of Lower Muscatine Road. Thence southeasterly along said
centerline of Lower Muscatine Road to a point on the extended centerline of Sycamore Street.
Thence southerly along said centerline of Sycamore Street to the southwest corner Marion's
Subdivision. Thence easterly along the southerly boundary of lots 8 and 7 of Marion's Subdivision.
Thence northeasterly along the southern boundary of lots 6 through 1 of Marion's
Subdivision, to a point on the southern right-of-way line of Lower Muscatine Road. Thence
northerly to the centerline of Lower Muscatine Road. Thence southeasterly along the
centerline of Lower Muscatine Road to the extended centerline of Mall Drive, Thence
northeasterly along said centerline to the point of beginning.
Said parcel contains approximately 51 acres.
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Prepared by: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5240 (SUB02-00027)
RESOLUTION NO. 03-78
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF THE REPLAT OF THE
PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owner, T.L. Stamper Holdings, L.L.C., filed with the City Clerk the preliminary and
final plat of the Replat of the Peninsula Neighborhood, First Addition, Iowa City, Iowa, Johnson
County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following-described real estate in Johnson County,
Iowa, to wit:
A PART OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL NO. 2001020, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 43, PAGE
43 AT THE OFFICE OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER, AND LOCATED IN THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST
OF THE 5TM PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 79
NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5TM P.M., JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, THENCE N
01°39'04"W, 1317.71 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE S89°42'21"W, 562.55
FEET TO THE EASTERLY CORNER OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 97099; THENCE
S89°44'39"W, 330.00 FEET ALONG SAID PARCEL TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST
26.5 ACRES OF GOV'T LOT 5; THENCE N01°37'04"W, 203.27 FEET ALONG SAID
LINE TO THE EASTERLY CORNER OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2001020 AND THE PONT
OF BEGINNING; THENCE N01°39'47"W, 779.35 FEET ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE
OF SAID PARCEL 2001020; THENCE S76°15'45"W, 468.87 FEET ALONG THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 1001020; THENCE N65°31'42"W, 517.98 FEET
ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 2001020; THENCE S27°46'06"W,
217.50 FEET; THENCE S62°13'54"E, 15.70 FEET; THENCE S27°46'06"W, 178.00 FEET;
THENCE S62°13'54"E, 313.28 FEET; THENCE N29°51'49"E, 8.47 FEET; THENCE
S60°00'57"E, 386.25 FEET; THENCE N29°51'49"E, 226.16 FEET; THENCE S85°42'14"E
163.84 FEET; THENCE S30°01'32"W, 262.34 FEET; THENCE S60°08'11"E, t91.33
FEET; THENCE S00°01'28"W, 54.60 FEET; THENCE S89°59'01"E, 193.26 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING; AND CONTAINING 11.99 ACRES, SUBJECT TO
EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works
Department examined the proposed preliminary and final plat and subdivision, and recommended
approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the preliminary and final plat and
subdivision and recommended that said preliminary and final plat and subdivision be accepted
and approved; and
WHEREAS, a dedication has been made to the public, and the subdivision has been made with
the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners and proprietors; and
Resolution No. 03-78
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WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of Iowa
(2001) and all other state and local requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The said preliminary and final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real
estate be and the same are hereby approved.
The City accepts the dedication of the streets and easements as provided by law and
specifically sets aside portions of the dedicated land, namely streets, as not being open for
public access at the time of recording for public safety reasons.
The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and
directed, upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal documents relating to
said subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to the final
plat after passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall record the legal documents
and the plat at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa at the expense
of the owner/subdivider.
Passed and approved this llth
C'I'I'~-CLE RK
It was moved by Pfab and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
I~A'YO R
Champion
the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
ppdadmin/res/replatpenin doc
Prepared by: Shelley McCaffedy, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, iA 52240; 319-356-5243 (SUB02~)0025)
RESOLUTION NO. 03-79
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 17A, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owner, Arlington LC., filed with the City Clerk the final plat of Windsor Ridge, Pad
17A, Iowa City, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following-described real estate in Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa, to wit:
Beginning at the Southeast Corner of Outlot "B" of Stone Bridge Estates, Part Two in accordance with
the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 44, at Page 56, of the Records of the Johnson County
Recorder's Office; Thence S89°30'50"W, along the South Line of said Outlot "B", 117.27 feet, to the
Southwest Corner thereof; Thence S00°29'10"E, along the West Line of Outlot "D" of said Stone Bridge
Estates, Part Two, a distance of 8.00 feet, to a Point on the North Line of Windsor Ridge - Pad Sixteen,
in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 45, at Page 15, of the Records of the
Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S89°30'50"W, along said North Line, 129.95 feet; Thence
N63°18'16"W, along said North Line, 34.05 feet; Thence N00°29'10"W, 357.22 feet; Thence
N15°08'23"E, 100.03 feet; Thence N34°10'10"E, 129.87 feet; Thence Southeasterly, 68.17 feet, along a
355.00 foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly, whose 68.06 foot chord bears S61°19'53"E, to a Point
on the West Line of said Stone Bridge Estates, Part Two; Thence S00°29'10"E, along said West Line,
54.59 feet, to the Northwest Corner of Outlot "B", of said Stone Bridge Estates, Part Two; Thence
S66°49'57"E, along the North Line of said Outlot "B", 59.71 feet; Thence S23°10'03"W, along said
North Line, 130.00 feet; Thence S62°04'08"E, along said North Line, 60.21 feet; Thence S82°38'39"E,
along said Nodh Line, 62.36 feet, to the Northeast Corner thereof; Thence S00°29'10"E, along the East
Line of said Outlot "B", 300.00 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Tract of land contains 2.84 acres,
more or less, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record.
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works
Department examined the proposed final plat and subdivision, and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the final plat and subdivision and
recommended that said final plat and subdivision be accepted and approved; and
WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of Iowa
(2001) and all other state and local requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
The said final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real estate be and the
same are hereby approved.
The City accepts the dedication of the streets, easements, and public open space as
provided by law and specifically sets aside portions of the dedicated land, namely streets, as
not being open for public access at the time of recording for public safety reasons.
The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed,
upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal documents relating to said
subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to the final plat after
passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall record the legal documents and the plat at
Resolution No. 03-79
Page 2
the office of the County Recorder of Johnson
owner/subdivider.
County, Iowa at the expense of the
Passed and approved this :].].th
ATTEST: '/~/,¢~'/.,~..-~.) ~//'2.
cITY'~LE~,k
day of March ,2003.
MAYOR
Approved by
Cit/~o~rney's O ft'i'ce
It was moved by £ham,ninn
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
and seconded by
O'Donnell
the Resolution be
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
Prepared by: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5240
RESOLUTION NO. 03-80
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE THE
UPDATED JCCOG ARTERIAL STREET PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan includes the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan to guide
decisions regarding the location and construction of arterial streets; and
WHEREAS, the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan has been updated to reflect locations of new arterial
streets in Iowa City and adjacent communities; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the proposed amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan to include the updated JCCOG Arterial Street Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT the Comprehensive Plan is hereby updated to include the updated JCCOG
Arterial Street Plan.
Passed and approved this
ATTEST: ~).,)~,~ ¢.~..~.~,~.;
CIT'~ CLERK
llth day of March .,2003.
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
It was moved by O'Donnell and seconded by Vanderhoef
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X
X
X
X
X
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
ppdadmin\res\complanupd.doc
Prepared by: Kevin L. Doyle, Asst. Transp. Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5253
RESOLUTION NO. 03-81
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2004 IOWA DOT STATE
TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FUNDING.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa has undertaken to provide its residents with a public
transportation system; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation offers financial assistance to local
governmental units for their public transportation systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
We, hereby, authorize Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Iowa City, to apply
for financial assistance as noted below and to enter into related contract(s) with the Iowa
Department of Transportation.
From the State Transit Assistance Program:
3.3573% (approximately $351,996) of Formula Funds
From federal capital and operating assistance for transit:
$5,146,325
We understand acceptance of federal transit assistance involves an agreement to comply with
certain labor protection provisions.
We certify that the City of Iowa City has sufficient non-federal funds to provide required local
match for capital projects and at time of delivery will have the funds to operate and maintain
vehicles and equipment purchased under this project.
We request the State Transit Assistance formula funding be advanced monthly as allowed by law,
to improve transit system cash flow.
Passed and approved this 11th day of March ,20 03
ATTEST: ~~
ClT~ CLERK
City Attorney's Off~ce
Resolution No. 03-81
Page 2
It was moved by 0' Donne11 and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Champion
ABSENT:
the Resolution be
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilbum
Prepared by: Mitchel T. Behr, Asst. City Atty., 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF A
TWENTY FOOT WIDE BY SIXTY FEET LONG VACATED PORTION OF THE
ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN 405 SOUTH SUMMIT STREET AND 338 SOUTH
GOVERNOR STREET TO PHYLLIS TUCKER.
WHEREAS, Phyllis Tucker, as owner of the adjacent property at 338 South Governor Street, has
offered the sum of $500.00 for the west one-half of a twenty foot wide by sixty feet long vacated
portion of the alley located between 405 South Summit Street and 338 South Governor Street
(approximately 600 square feet); and
WHEREAS, the City does not need the subject property to provide access to property in the area
and there are no infrastructure or easements upon the subject property; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2003 the City Council adopted a Resolution declaring its intent to
convey its interest in the parcel, authorizing the publication of public notice of the proposed
conveyance, and setting the date and time for public hearing; and
WHEREAS, following public hearing on the proposed conveyance, the City Council finds that the
conveyance of the subject property is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, that:
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Quit Claim
Deed conveying the City's interest in the west one-half of a twenty foot wide by sixty feet
long vacated portion of the alley located between 405 South Summit Street and 338 South
Governor Street to Phyllis Tucker, adjacent property owner, for the sum of $500.00.
The City Attorney is authorized to deliver said Quit Claim Deed to Phyllis Tucker. The
deed, and any other documentation required by Iowa Code §364.7 (1999), shall be
recorded by the City Attorney's Office in the Johnson County Recorder's Office at the
purchasers' expense. Publication fees for the Notice of Public Hearing for this
conveyance will also be at the purchaser's expense.
Resolution No.
Page 2
It was moved by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
Passed and approved this
day of
and seconded by
ABSENT:
the Resolution be
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
,2003.
MAYOR
Approved by
Ctty Attorney s Office
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Prepared by: Mitchel T. Behr, Asst. City Atty., 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE EAST ONE-HALF OF A
TWENTY FOOT WIDE BY SIXTY FEET LONG VACATED PORTION OF THE
ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN 405 SOUTH SUMMIT STREET AND 338 SOUTH
GOVERNOR STREET TO SUE M. TRAVIS AND ANDREW D. ROBERTSON.
WHEREAS, Sue M. Travis and Andrew D. Robertson, as owners of the adjacent property at 405
South Summit Street, have offered the sum of $500.00 for the east one-half of a twenty foot wide
by sixty feet long vacated portion of the alley located between 405 South Summit Street and 338
South Governor Street (approximately 600 square feet); and
WHEREAS, the City does not need the subject property to provide access to property in the area
and there are no infrastructure or easements upon the subject property; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2003 the City Council adopted a Resolution declaring its intent to
convey its interest in the parcel, authorizing the publication of public notice of the proposed
conveyance, and setting the date and time for public hearing; and
WHEREAS, following public hearing on the proposed conveyance, the City Council finds that the
conveyance of the subject property is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, that:
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Quit Claim
Deed conveying the City's interest in the east one-half of a twenty foot wide by sixty feet
long vacated portion of the alley located between 405 South Summit Street and 338 South
Governor Street to Sue M. Travis and Andrew D. Robertson, adjacent property owners, for
the sum of $500.00.
The City Attorney is authorized to deliver said Quit Claim Deed to Sue M. Travis and
Andrew D. Robertson. The deed, and any other documentation required by Iowa Code
§364.7 (1999), shall be recorded by the City Attorney's Office in the Johnson County
Recorder's Office at the purchasers' expense. Publication fees for the Notice of Public
Hearing for this conveyance will also be at the purchasers' expense.
Resolution No.
Page 2
It was moved by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
Passed and approved this
and seconded by
ABSENT:
day of
the Resolution be
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
,2003.
MAYOR
Approved by
Cit~¥'~Att-o~ey's ~ffi ce
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
March 14, 2003
Tom Slockett, Johnson County Auditor
Johnson County Administration Bldg.
913 S. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Tom:
Enclosed please find the following proceedings and materials for certification
of the FY2004 budget for Iowa City, Iowa, July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
An original proof and copy of publication of Notice of Public
Hearing - Budget Estimate.
2 Resolution No.
3 Two copies of
(Form 635.1)
4. Two copies of
5. Two copies of
6. Two copies of
7. Two copies of
03-82 and 03-83 Adopting the FY2004 budget.
the Adoption of Budget and Certif ication of taxes
the Adopted Budget Summary (Form 635.2A).
the Resources Detail (Form 631.B) .
the Requirements Schedules (Form 631.A pages 1 & 2).
the Long-Term Debt Schedule (Form 703).
An electronic version of the budget forms has been e mailed to Steve Ford at
the State Department of Management.
If you have any questions please contact KevinO'Malley, Finance Director at
356-5053 or Deb Mansfield at 356-5051.
Sincerely,
Cit~ of Iowa City
Marian K. Kart, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
DUPLICATE
OF ORIGINAL ON FILE
Encl.
HAR 1 JI 2003
JOHNSON CO. AUDITOR
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BUDGET ESTIMATE
Fiscal Year Ju)y 1,2003 - June 30, 2004
city of IOWA CITY
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at
on 02/18/03 at 7:00 PM
(Date) xx/xx/xx (ho~r)
The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below.
Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor,
City Cle~, and at the Library.
The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property .......... $ 17.59587
The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is ........... $ 3.00375
At the public headng, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part
of the proposed budget.
319 356-5041 Marian Karr
phone number City Clerk/Finance Officer
, Iowa
410 E Washington St. (Civic CenterI
Budget FY Re-estimated FY Actual FY
2004 2003 2002
(a) (b) (c)
Revenues & Other Flnanclna Sources
rexes Levied o~ Pmpe~ I 34r072,974 31 ~976~618 28~427r895
.eSS: Uncollected Pm~ert~ Taxes-Lev~ Year 2 0 0 0
Net Currant Prepert~ Taxes 3 34,072,974 31,976,618 28,427,895
Delinquent Proped~ Taxes 4 0 0 0
rlF Revenues 5 161,935 3,968 0
~ther CIt~ Taxes 6 1 ~350,684 1~271~817 1,174r679
Licenses & Permits 7 966~455 821~475 854,563
Llse of Money and Property 8 1,467~643 2,193~497 4~670,088
Intergovernmental 9 17,003,410 29,595~917 26,464,466
;har~es for Fees & Se~ice 10 34~629,267 34,915,162 33~581 r196
Special Assessments 11 0 171903 12 ~404
Miscellaneous 12 2~960~600 3,451,531 3~881~385
Other FInancin~l Soumes 13 49,416~550 90,448,798 143~241,887
total Revenues and Other Sources 14 142,029,518 194,696,686 242,308,563
Exoendltures & Other Flnanclno Uses
Public Safot¥ 15 14,868,624 13,874~628 13~116r380
Public Works 16 8,434r901 8,286~084 7,563~742
Health and Sccial Se~ices 17 6 0 0
3.ultu re and Recreation 18 9,179,652 9~074,789 8~522,908
;ommunit~ and Economic Development 19 5,234,782 4~2101484 4,251,982
Seneral Government 20 6,568,871 6,046,347 5~ 113,866
[~ebt Se~ce 21 11,125,215 10,268~870 8,041,804
3apital Projects 22 5,258,800 34,317,028 16,880,844
total Government Activities Expenditures 23 60,670,845 86,078,230 63,491 ~526
Susiness Type / Enterprises 24 36,703,344 87,624~929 64,614,778
qon-Pm~ram 25 0 0
total ALL ExpendBures 26 ~7,374,189 I73,703,159 128,106,304
Transfers Out 27 35,275,800 75,783,191 76,957,853
fotal ALL ExpendBuresrr ransfers Out ~6 132,649,989 249,486,350 205,064,157
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over ! ~'
[Under) Expendltures/Transfem Out Z9 9,379,529 -54,789,664 37,244,406
Eeglnnlng Fund Balance July 1 30 72,644~737 127,434~401 90,189,995
Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 82,024,266 72,644,737 127,434,401
City Name:
Adoption of Budget and Certification of City Taxes
Fiscal Year July 1. 2003 - June 30, 2004
IOWA CITY County Name: JOHNSON
52-483
Add Regular plus TIF value (if no TIF value re-enter Regular
Ag Land
Date Budget Adopted: 031t 1103
.......... OUPLICAT.E
OF ORIGINAL ON FII
1.99tl282,830 3b 1,945,777,78t
2,227,050 e 2,227,050
TAXES LEVIED M~ 1 ~1 ~)P~)'
16,022,824 15,654,233 43 8.10000~
AUDIT~
Cede
(3~ Non-Voted Other Permissible Levies
~..~ Suppo~ of a Local Emen~.M~mt. Comm.
Total General Fund Tax Levies {25 + 26) ~7 18,924,651 18,489,469 I Do .~ Add
Valuation
SSMID 2 ~^1 ~) 35 D 87 ~
Total Property Taxes (27+39+40+41) 42 34,873,658 42 34,072,974 72 17.59587
COUNTY AUDITOR - I certify the budget Is In compliance with ALL the following:
Budgets submit[ed that DO NOT meet the folthwth[} cdteHa are not te~el ~ocumenfs and will be returned to the cit7 for correction.
15
Prepared by: Kevin O'Malley, Finance Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5053
RESOLUTION NO. 03-82
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET EXCLUDING HUMAN SERVICES
AID TO AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2004.
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004
was held on February 18, 2003, at regularly scheduled City Council meetings and public
comments were received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, as set forth in the Adoption of
Budget and Certification of Taxes and on the Adopted Budget Summary, together with the
detailed budget in support thereof showing revenue estimates, appropriation expenditures,
and program allocations for said fiscal year should be and hereby is adopted except for
the expenditures for Human Services Aid to Agencies totaling $465,510 which will be
approved by separate resolution.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to make the filings required by law, and to set up the
books in accordance with the summary and details, as adopted.
Passed and approved this 1[th
day of Mar ,2003.
CITY'CLERK
City Attorney's Office
It was moved by O' Donne11 and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Vanderhoef
the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
I~n ad m~res~a nnlbdgt doc
16
Prepared by: Kevin O'Ma ley, Finance Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, iA 52240; 319-356-5053
RESOLUTION NO. 03-83
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HUMAN SERVICES AID TO
AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2004.
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004
was held on February 18, 2003, at regularly scheduled City Council meetings and public
comments were received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004 for Human Services Aid to
Agencies totaling $465,510 should be and hereby is adopted.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to make the filings required by law, and to set up the
books in accordance with the summary and details, as adopted.
Passed and approved this 11th
day o~
ATTEST: '-~/,~ //¢/. /~4~4 ~
CITY~LERK
,~, roved by-----7.~
City Attorney's Office
It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by 0'Donne]
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTA T N:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilbum
CITY OF IOWA CITY BUDGET AMENDMENTS
By Steven Kanner, 3/11/03
AMENDMENT #1 - Airport
Category- PUBLIC WORKS
A) Delete Expenditure of $183,000 transfer from General Fund to Airport
B) Add Income of $266,00 for Debt Service from Airport revenues; Thereby
reducing our Debt Service levy by a like amount.
AMENDMENT #2) - Transit & Bike Lanes
Category- PUBLIC WORKS
A) Add Expenditure of $100,000 from General Fund to increase bus routes
and lower fares.
B) Add Expenditure of $50,000 from General Fund to increase bike lanes.
AMENDMENT #3) - Police
Category - PUBLIC SAFETY
A) Add Expenditure of $100,000 from General Fund to support alcohol and
drug rehabilitation work of organizations like MECCA.
B) Redirect the Edward Byrne Grant of $69,000 to organizations like
MECCA. This will eliminate one police officer position funded through this grant.
C) Delete Expenditure of $100,000 from General Fund by eliminating two
additional police officers positions.
D) Add Expenditure of $25,000 from Geueral Fund to support after-school
care/programming for youth.
AMENDMENT #4 - New Roads
Category- PUBLIC WORKS
A) Delete Expenditures of $200,000 from Debt Service for Mormon Trek
Extension - Hwy l/Hwy 921
AMENDMENT #5 - Aid to Agencies
Category ~ GENERAL GOVERNMENT
A) Add Expenditure of $50,000 from General Fund to support additional Aid
to Agencies
AMENDMENT g6 - Community Events
Category- GENERAL GO ~VERNMENT
A) Add Expenditure of $25,000 from General Fund to support additional
funding for Community Events
AMENDMENT #7 - "Economic Development"
Category - C()MMUNITT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A) Delete Expenditure of $25,000 from General Fund associated with
Economic Development that goes for ICAD
B) Delete Expenditure of $100,000 of Debt Service associated with Economic
Development
AMENDMENT #8 - Municipal Electric Study/Preparation
('ategory 4]ENERAL GOVERNMENT
A) Add Expenditure of $40,000 from General Fund to support Municipal
Electric Utility efforts
AMENDMENT #9 - Senior. Center
Category - CULTURE & RECRbL4 TION
A) Delete Expenditures of $25,000 from the General Fund by moving the
Senior Center into the Parks & Rec. Dept. This will allow the City to move the Sr.
Center Department Head position to a "Program Supervisor" level at a lower
$48,000 pay range
B) Add lncome of $25,000 to General Fund by initiating $2 - $20 sliding scale
membership fee. ($10 average x 2,500 members =$25,000
C) Add Income of $12,000 to General Fund by charging a fee to Heritage
Agency on Aging/Elderly Service for Senior Dining space. ($1000/mth x 12 months =
$12,000
AMENDMENT #10 ~ Administrative Salaries
Category - GENERAL GOVERNMENT
A) Delete Expenditures of $78,000 from the General Fund by cutting the
proposed raises of Iowa City Administrators to one-half the Union negotiated
percentage increase.
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Prepared by: Kevin O'Malley, Finance Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5053
RESOLUTION NO. 03-84
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2004 THROUGH 2006 AND THE MULTI-
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2007.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City deems it in the public interest and in the
interest of good and efficient government for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to adopt a three-year
Financial Plan for operations and a multi-year Capital Improvements Program budget; and
WHEREAS, the three-year Financial Plan and multi-year Capital Improvements Program are
subject to annual review and revisions; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 18, 2003, at regularly scheduled City Council
meetings and public comments were received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The City Council of the City of Iowa City does hereby adopt the three-year Financial Plan
for the Fiscal Years 2004 through 2006 and the multi-year Capital Improvements Program
through Fiscal Year 2007.
This Resolution is an expression of the Council's legislative intent for planning future
operation and capital improvements for the City of Iowa City, Iowa; and the anticipated
means of financing said plan, subject to applicable laws.
Passed and approved this 11th
day of March ,2003.
ATTEST: '~;2.,~..,~ ~. ~_f,~ //
CIT~'CLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
finadm\res\finplan doc
Resolution No. 03-84
Page 2
It was moved by Champi on and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
O'Donnell
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X
X
X
X
X
X
the Resolution be
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
. Vanderhoef
Wilbum
March 8,2003
Iowa City Council Members
410 Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Council Members:
I write because I am disappointed at your decision to not adequately fund Waterworks
Park. The park will be a gateway park to Iowa City and if seeded with natural prairie
grasses will provide a unique opportunity to showcase Iowa's natural beauty including
native flora and fauna. As such, the park could serve as an important recruitment tool
for businesses considering locating to our city. Regardless of the economic sense that
supporting Waterworks park makes, natural parks and open spaces allow us to bird
watch, walk with out worrying about traffic, and relax. These are important quality of life
issues.
I do not mind paying relatively high taxes when the amenities provided include parks,
green spaces, and clean neighborhoods. I resent taxes that support (more) parking
ramps and (more) tax-free incentive zones for businesses.
Respectfully,
Kathy Janz
328 Reno St
Iowa City
March 10, 2003
Steve Atkins
City Manager, City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
RE: Senior Center Memo of 02-26-03
Dear Mr Atkins;
After reviewing your memorandum to the Senior Commission we feel compelled to reply. We are among the few
members of the Senior Commission who are active participants in Senior Center activities. Therefore, we believe we
can attest to the opinions of seniors as well as the position of thc staff.
We are aware of recent concerns expressed about the Senior Center, though we do not see them as staff centered
Rather than opposition to the Senior Center or staff, we would see these concerns expressed as information to be shared
with staff and Commission to insure the stability and betterment of the Senior Center.
We believe it is part of our duty, as commissioners, to consider the concerns expressed by any interested user of the
Senior Center. The basic duties of being on the Senior Commission, as we understand it, include encouraging full
participation by senior citizens; ensuring that the Senior Center is effectively integrated into the community; seeking
adequate financial support for the operation or the Senior Center, and serving in an advocacy role with regard to the
needs of senior citizens.
A variety of statements and opinions have been expressed by senior citizens. An overwhelming majority of the
Johnson County Task Force on Aging and the Iowa City/Johnson County AARP Chapter support the position
statement of the Task Force. This favors:
*increasing the focus on community partnerships in planning and presenting programs;
*sharing the use of off-site and Senior Center facilities for senior programs
*advocating meeting the fiscal shortfall by a combination with a modest $10 membership fee and more budget
reductions where feasible;
*seeking tax deductibIe donations and pIedges in conjunction with membership solicitation
*seeking grants to cover special projects of the Senior Center;
*building increased and broadened government partnerships, and
*retaining current name "senior" center.
How we raise money is important: We believe that instituting a high tie~ed membership fee will reduce participation
and should not be considered. Any membership fee should be low enough that no one must ask for assistance to join.
However, we should seek to make all citizens of the community aware of our meeting room facilities and pursue
increased marketing of the Senior Center to generate income. If the short fall for FY"04 is unmet, the Senior Center
Commission may need to authorize a contribution from the undesignated portion of the Multi-purpose gift fund.
From conversations, we think many senior citizens have been reluctant to express their views at public forums because
of the attitude that the Senior Center Commission views could not be influenced. Therefore, we believe all rational
ideas should be considered before finalizing plans. Not all demands can be satisfied completely but compromises can
be made.
Respectfully yours,
Eve Casserly
1615 Pine Ridge Court
Coralville, Iowa 52241
Cc: City Council
Senior Commission
Betty Kelly
1108 Sunset
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
AMENDMENTS TO FINANCIAL PLAN
By Steven Kanner, 3/11/03
AMENDMENT #1 - Camp Cardinal Rd.
Category - PUBLIC WORKS
Delete expenditures of $180,000/year from our Debt Service to pay for Camp
Cardinal Rd.
AMENDMENT #2 - Wheel Tax
Category - Public Work
A) Add Income of $100,000 to the General Fund for Transit Use by charging
a Wheel Tax ($.50/wheel x 4 wheels x 50,000 registered cars in lowa City =
$100,000).
AMENDMENT #3 - Neighborhood Organizer/Start Mediation Program
Category - Cultural & Recreation
A) Add Expenditures of $20,000 from the General Fund to add a ½ time staff
position of Neighborhood Organizer
B) Add Expenditures #fSI0,000 from the General Fund to support a Free
Community/Neighborhood Mediation Program
AMENDMENT 04 -Public Art
('ategory - Cultural & Recreation
A) Add Expenditures of $50,000 to the General Fund for increased funding
of Public Art.
Prepared by: Marcia Klingaman, PCD, 410 E. Washington St., fowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5237
RESOLUTION NO. 03-85
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A "NEIGHBORHOOD ART PROJECT"
AS PART OF THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and endorsed the concept of Neighborhood Art in the
grant application made to the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs titled "Iowa City
Neighborhoods - "Sense of Place" through Art" on November 13, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the grant application was not funded by the Department of Cultural Affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Public Art Committee wishes to pursue this Neighborhood Art
process, utilizing existing Public Art Program funds and begin working with the 4 initially
designated neighborhoods to see the installation of art in their neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the budget for the program would be similar ($38, 140) to what was suggested in
the "Sense of Place" grant application initially approved by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The City of Iowa City City Council approves the establishment of the Neighborhood Art
Project to proceed as originally described in the "Iowa City Neighborhoods - Sense of
Place" project description using existing Public Art Program funds.
Passed and approved this 11th day of
ATTEST:
CITY'CLERK
' 200I'
MAYOR AJ~5'rgved by ~,
City Attorney's Office
It was moved by Charnpi on
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
and seconded by
NAYS:
ppdad nYres/neighborhood art doc
Pfab the Resolution be
ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
. O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Iowa City City Council
Marcia Klingaman
March 5, 2003
Neighborhood Art Project
The City Council is being asked to authorize the establishment of an Iowa City
"Neighborhood Art Project" at their March 11,2003 meeting. Although the original
grant application made to the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs was not approved
for funding in December 2001, the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee has
been pursuing a process very similar to what was originally detailed in the
application and requests your authorization to proceed.
A video has been produced that will be shown both on Government Access and at
neighborhood meetings to introduce the concept of Neighborhood Art to the public
and the neighborhoods. Northside/Goosetown, Longfellow and Wetherby Friends
and Neighbors neighborhoods will be the first neighborhoods to participate in the
process and have already been actively involved in the design of the video and
introduced the concept to their neighborhoods at various events. The 14-minute
video will be shown to the City Council at their Work Session on March 11,2003.
The funding for the Neighborhood Art project will be Iowa City Public Art funds and
be similar to what was described in the Sense of Place application. It is expected
that FY 2003 expenditures will not exceed $38,000.
I have attached a copy of the Neighborhood Art Project Procedures for your
information. I will be at your March 11,2003 Work Session if you should have any
questions.
NEIGHBORHOOD ART PROJECT PROCEDURES
The Neighborhood Art Project has been established to move the locus of the Iowa City Public Art
Program to art in the neighborhoods and to allow neighborhoods to actively participate in the
selection, site location, possible production and installation of art m their neighborhoods.
The following is the process for implementation of the Iowa City Neighborhood Art project:
Selection Process
Neighborhoods must solicit all residents of the neighborhood to participate in the selection
process to determine the type of amvork that they wish to acquire/commission and the location
(s) of thc proposed artwork. These meetings can occur in a variety of tbrmats. The neighborhood
can choose to inlbnnally meet to determine ifa consensus can be easily reached on these choices.
Il' not, further meetings with the assistance ora staffperson to focus decision-making may be
necessary. The neighborhood can also choose to begin the decision making process with a
"concept artist". This type of artist would be versed in collaborative decision-making as well as
the mechanics of design and artist selection. This concept artist would be commissioned through
the Public Art Program and paid for as part of thc budget for the neighborhood art project. Once
a type of artwork is decided upon, the neighborhood will work ~vith a concept artist in
determining the desigm, composition, scale, etc. of the artwork utilizing the selection criteria
established lbr the Public Art Program. This artist can also assist in the development of calls to
artists (if applicable) for the neighborhood and guide the neighborhood through a selection
process.
All existing criteria established through the Iowa City Public Art Program; procedures for site
selection, maintenance, accession and deaccession/rclocation must be met in the consideration of
the artwork.
Review Process
The neighborhood shall present their concept plan tbr the artwork, proposed site(s) and method of
artwork or project artist selection, and proposed budget to the Public Art Advisory Committee for
initial consideration. PAAC will then forward their recommendation onto the City Council lbr
approval. Unless specifics about the artist and/or artwork are available at that time, the City
Council will be asked to approve the "concept" of the project, the artist selection method, the
budget and the artwork site.
After approval of the concept, site location and budget by the City Council, "calls-to-artists" (if
oecessary) ~vill be dcvcloped by the neighborhoods with the assistancc of staff and the PAAC.
Selection of the artist/artwork by the neighborhood will be in accordance with the Acquisition
Procedures developed for the Public Art Program. After review of the final project by the Public
Art Advisory Committee, the City Council will then be asked to approve the final selection of
artist/artwork and budget.
Neighborhood Mentoring Process
Upon completion of their art project, the participating neighborhood will xvork with and share
their experiences with one other neighborhood associations interested in participating in thc
Neighborhood Art Project.
Prepared by: Ron Knoche, Sr. Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5138
RESOLUTION NO. 03-86
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE Sco'n' BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE - FIRST
AVENUE TO ROCHESTER AVENUE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Lewis Brothers Tree Farm, Inc. of Oxford, Iowa has submitted the lowest responsible
bid of $34,082.00 for construction of the above-named project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The contract for the construction of the above-named project is hereby awarded to Lewis
Brothers Tree Farm, Inc., subject to the condition that awardee secure adequate
performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance program
statements.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the contract for
construction of the above-named project, subject to the condition that awardee secure
adequate performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance
program statements.
Passed and approved this ].1th day of Flat'ch . 20 03
CITY'"CLERK
pweng\res\scottlandscape doc
9/99
Resolution No. 03-86
Page 2
It was moved by Wi 1 burn and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
0'Donnell
ABSENT:
the Resolution be
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilbum
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SCOTT BOULEVARDLANDSCAPE-
FIRST AVENUETO ROCHESTER
AVENUE PROJECT
Sealed proposals will be received by the City
Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, until 10:30
A.M. on the 27th day of February, 2003, or at a
later date and/or time as determined by the
Director of Public Works or designee, with notice
of said later date and/or time to be published as
required by law. Sealed proposals will be opened
immediately thereafter by the City Engineer or
designee. Bids submitted by fax machine shall
not be deemed a "sealed bid" for purposes of this
Project. Proposals will be acted upon by the City
Council at a meeting to be held in the Emma J.
Harvat Hall at 7:00 P.M. on the 11th day of
March, 2003, or at such later time and place as
may be scheduled.
The Project will involve the following:
Street tree planting and grass seeding along
Scott Boulevard. The work included is
furnishing and installing tree plantings,
mulching, final grading and seeding, watering,
temporary traffic control and all related
incidentals.
All work is to be done in strict compliance with
the plans and specifications prepared by
Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers, of
Coralville, Iowa, which have heretofore been
approved by the City Council, and are on file for
public examination in the Office of the City Clerk.
Each proposal shall be completed on a form
furnished by the City and must be accompanied
in a sealed envelope, separate from the one
containing the proposal, by a bid bond executed
by a corporation authorized to contract es a
surety in the State of Iowa, in the sum of 10% of
the bid. The bid security shall be made payable to
the TREASURER OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, and shall be forfeited to the City of Iowa
City in the event the successful bidder fails to
enter into a contract within ten (10) calendar days
of the City Council's award of the contract and
post bond satisfactory to the City ensuring the
faithful performance of the contract and mainte-
nance of said Project, if required, pursuant to the
provisions of this notice and the other contract
documents. Bid bonds of the lowest two or more
bidders may be retained for a period of not to
exceed fifteen (15) calendar days following award
of the contract, or until rejection is made. Other
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bid bonds will be returned after the canvass and
tabulation of bids is completed and reported to
the City Council.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish
a bond in an amount equal to one hundred
percent (100%) of the contract price, said bond to
be issued by a responsible surety approved by
the City, and shall guarantee the prompt payment
of all materials and labor, and also protect and
save harmless the City from all claims and
damages of any kind caused directly or indirectly
by the operation of the contract, and shall also
guarantee the maintenance of the improvement
for a period of one (1) year from and after its
completion and formal acceptance by the City
Council.
The following limitations shall apply to this
Project:
Specified Start Date: April 1, 2003
Specified Completion Date: May 3, 2003
Liquidated Damages: $50 per calendar day
The plans, specifications and proposed contract
documents may be examined at the orfice of the
City Clerk. Copies of said plans and specifi-
cations and form of proposal blanks may be
secured at the Office of Shoemaker & Haaland
Professional Engineers, Coralville, Iowa, by bona
fide bidders.
A $25.00 non-refundable fee is required for each
set of plans and specifications provided to
bidders or other interested persons. The fee shall
be in the form of a check, made payable to
Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers.
A Pre-Bid Conference for prospective bidders
will be held in the Engineering Conference Room
at the Iowa City Civic Center, 410 East
Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, on Thursday,
February 20, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. Bidders are
encouraged to attend to meet with the Landscape
Architect and City Representatives to discuss
project requirements.
Prospective bidders are advised that the City of
Iowa City desires to employ minority contractors
and subcontractors on City projects. A listing of
minority contractors can be obtained from the
Iowa Department of Economic Development at
(515) 242-4721 and the Iowa Department of
Transportation Contracts Office at (515) 239-
1422.
Bidders shall list on the Form of Proposal the
names of persons, firms, companies or other
padies with whom the bidder intends to subcon-
tract. This list shall include the type of work and
approximate subcontract amount(s).
The Contractor awarded the contract shall
submit a list on the Form of Agreement of the
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proposed subcontractors, together with quanti-
ties, unit prices and extended dollar amounts.
By virtue of statutory authority, preference must
be given to products and provisions grown and
coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to
Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully re-
quired under Iowa Statutes. The Iowa reciprocal
resident bidder preference law applies to this
Project.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all
proposals, and also reserves the right to waive
technicalities and irregularities.
Published upon order of the City Council of Iowa
City, Iowa.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Prepared by: Daniel Scott, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5144
RESOLUTION NO. 03-87
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER DAM RENOVATION AND
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Schmidt Construction Company of Winfield, Iowa has submitted the lowest
responsibJe bid of $1,696,074.59 for construction of the above-named project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The contract for the construction of the above-named project is hereby awarded to
Schmidt Construction Company, subject to the condition that awardee secure adequate
performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance program
statements.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the contract for
construction of the above-named project, subject to the condition that awardee secure
adequate performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance
program statements.
Passed and approved this 1[th _day of Narch 20 03
CITY C--LERK
It was moved by 0' Donne11 and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Vanderhoef
the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
pweng\res\firesta3 doc
7/02
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
IOWA RIVER DAM RENOVATION &
PEDESTRIAN TRUSS BRIDGE OVER IOWA RIVER PROJECT
Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, until
10:30 A.M. on thc 25tt, day of February, 2003, or at a later date and/or time as determined
by the Director of Public Works or designee, with notice of said later date and/or time to be
published as required by law. Sealed proposals will be opened immediately thereafter by
thc City Engincer or designce. Bids submitted by fax machine shall not be deemed a "sealed
bid" for purposes of this Project. Proposals will be actcd upon by thc City Council at a
meeting to be held itl the Emma J. IIarvat Hall at 7:00 P.M. on the 1 lth day of March 2003,
or at such later time and place as may be schcduled. The Project will revolve tile following:
· Repairing tile existing Ioxva River Dam
· Building new pict's on top of dam and m spillway.
· Placing pre-engineered pedestrian bridges.
All work is to be done in strict compliance with thc plans and specifications prepared by
NNW, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa, which }lave heretofore been approved by the City Council,
and are on file for public examination in the Office oftbe City Clerk.
Each proposal shall be completed on a form lhrnished by thc City aud must be
accompanied in a sealed envelope, separate from the one containing the proposal, by a bid
bond executed by a corporation authorized to coutract as a surety in the State of Iowa, in the
snm of 10% of the bid. The bid security shall be made payable to the TREASURER OF
THE (ITY OF iOWA CITY, IOWA, and shall be Ibrfeited to the City of Iowa City in the
event the succcssful bidder fails to enter into a corm'act within ten (10) calendar days of the
City Council's award of thc contract and post bond satisfactor'y to the City ensuring the
I:aithfhl performance of the contract and maintenance of said Project, if required, pursuant
to the provisions of this notice and thc other contract documents. Bid bonds of thc lowest
two or more bidders may be retained for a period of not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days
fi~Ilowing award of the contract, or nntil rejection is made. Other bid bonds will be returned
after thc canvass and tabulation of bids is completed and reported to the City Council.
The successflll bidder will be required to furnish a bond in an amount equal to one hundred
percent (100%) of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety ap-
proved by the City, and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor, and
also protect and save harnftcss the City from all claims and damages of any kind caused
directly or indirectly by the operation of the contract, and shall also guarantee the mainte-
nance of the improvenacnt lbr a period of five (5) year(s) from and after its completiou and
formal acceptance by the City Council.
Tile following limitations shall apply to this Project:
Working Days: 180
Specified Stal~ Date: March 31, 2003
Liquidated Damages: $700 per day
The plans, specifications and proposed contract documents may be examined al the office
of the City Clcrk. Copies of said plans and specifications and form of proposal blanks may
be secured at the OB'icc of NNW, Inc. 316 E. College St., Iowa City, iowa, by bona fide
bidders.
A $30 non-rcfilndable Ibe is required for each set of plans and specifications provided to
biddcrs or other interested persons. The fee shall be in the form ufa check, made payable to
NNW, inc.
Prospective bidders are advised that tile City of Iowa City desires to employ minority
conlractors and subcontractors on City projects. A listing of miuority contractors can be ob-
rained fi'om the Iowa Department of Economic Development at (515) 242-4721 and thc
Iowa Department of Transportalion Contracts Office at (515) 239-1422.
Bidders shall list on the Form of Proposal the names of persons, firms, companies or other
parties with whom the bidder intends to subcontract. Tbis list shall include thc type of work
and approximate subcontract amount(s).
The Contractor awarded thc contract shall submit a list on the Form of Agreement of the
proposed subcontractors, together with quantities, unit prices and extended dollar amounts.
By vim~e of statutory attthority, preference must be giveu to products and provisions grown
and coal produced within thc State of Iowa, aud to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent
lawfidly required under Iowa Statutes. The iowa reciprocal resident bidder preference law
applies to this Project.
The City reserves the right to reject any or ail proposals, and also reserves the right to waive
technicalities and m'cgularitics.
Published upon order of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa.
MAILIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Prepared by: Denny Gannon, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5142
RESOLUTION NO. 03-88
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO Al-rEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2003 HANDRAIL REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, All American Concrete, Inc. of West Liberty, Iowa, has submitted the lowest
responsible bid of $69,094.50 for construction of the above-named project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The contract for the construction of the above-named project is hereby awarded to All
American Concrete, Inc. of West Liberty, Iowa, subject to the condition that awardee
secure adequate performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract
compliance program statements.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the contract for
construction of the above-named project, subject to the condition that awardee secure
adequate performance and payment bond, insurance cedificates, and contract compliance
program statements.
Passed and approved this
11th day of March ,20 03
ATFEST:-~ '~~ CITY'CLERK
City Attorney's Office
It was moved by Champion and seconded by 0'D0nnell
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
the Resotution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
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Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
Prepared by: Denny Gannon, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5142
RESOLUTION NO.
RE'SoLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING T.J~L~AYOR TO
SIGN, AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A J~ONTRACT FOR
CoNsTRucTION OF THE 2003 HANDRAIL REPLACEM/EN~' PROJECT.
WHEREAS, // has submitted the lowest
responsible bid of $ . for construc~ of the above-named project.
/
NOW, THEREFORE, BE I'~ RESOLVED BY THE/CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT: '
1. The contract for the co~st~,ction o..f/~e above-named project is hereby awarded to
%, ,/ subject to the condition that awardee secure
adequate performance and paym,,~ bond, insurance cer[ificates, and contract compliance
program statements. /'
2. The Mayor is hereby auth¢~ed to sig~and the City Clerk to attest the contract for
construction of the abov~-~amed project, 'subject to the condition that awardee secure
adequate performance a?d payment bond, n~:N,(rance certificates, and contract compliance
program statements.
Passed and approved this day of ,20
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
It was moved by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
MAYOR
and seconded by
NAYS:
Approv~,~
City Attomey'~ffice
xthe Resolution be
ABSENT:
Champion
Kanner
Lehman
O'Donnell
Pfab
Vanderhoef
Wilburn
7/02
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2003 HANDRAIL REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk
of the City of lowa City, Iovea, until 11:00 A.M. on the
11th day of March, 2003, or at a later date and/or time
as determined by the Director of Public Works or
desiguee, with notice of said later date and/or time to
be published as required by law. Sealed proposals will
be opened immediately thereafter by the City Engineer
or designee. Bids subnfitted by fax machine shall not
be deemed a "sealed bid" lbr purposes of this Project.
Proposals will be acted upon by the City Cotmcil at a
meeting to be held in the Ennna J. Harvat Hall at 7:00
P.M. on the 1 lth day of March, 2003, or at such later
time and place as may be scheduled.
The Project ,,'.,ill revolve the followiug:
· Removal and replacement of handrails on
12 bridges with steel railings and/or chain
link Ibncing.
All work is to be done in strict compliance with the
plans and specificatious prepared by NNW, Inc., of
Iowa City, Iowa, which have heretofore been approved
by the City Council, and are on file for public examb
nation in the Office of thc City Clerk.
Each proposal shall be completed on a lbnn furnished
by the City and must be accompanied in a sealed
envelape, separate from the one containing the
proposal, by a bid bond executed by a corporation
authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Iowa,
in the sum of 10% of the bid. The bid security shall be
~nade payable to the TREASURER OF THE CiTY OF
IOWA CPfY, IOWA, and shall be forfeited to the City
of Iowa City in the event the successful bidder fails to
enter into a contract within ten (10) calendar days of
the City CounciPs award of the contract and post bond
satisfactory to the City ensuring the faithful
performance of the contract and maiutenance of said
Project, if required, pursuant to the provisions of this
notice and the other contract documents. Bid bonds of
thc lowest two or mom bidders may be retained for a
period of not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days
following award of the contract, or until rejection is
made. Other bid bonds will be returued after the
canvass and tabulatiou of bids is completed and
reported to the City Councih
The successful bidder will be required to fi~mish a
bond m an amonnt equal to one hundred percent
(100%) o£ the contract price, said bond to be issued by
a responsible surety approved by the City, and shall
guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and
labor, and also protect and save harmless the City from
all claims and damages of any kind caused directly or
indirectly by the operation of the contract, and shall
also guarantee the maintenance of the improvement for
a period of five (5) year(s) from and after its com-
pletion and formal acceptance by the City Council.
The following limitations shall apply to this Project:
Working Days: 45
Completion Date: November 14~h, 2003
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Liquidated Damages: $200 per day
The plans, specifications and proposed con/r-act
documents rrray be examined at the office of the City
Clerk. Copies of said plans and specifications and form
of proposal blanks may be secured at the Office of
NNW, Inc., 316 E. College St., Iowa City, Iowa, by
bona fide bidders.
A $30 non-refundable fee is required for each set of
plans and specifications provided to bidders or other
interested persons. The fee shall be in the form of a
check, made payable to NNW, lnc.
Prospective bidders are advised that the City of Iowa
City desires to employ minority contractors and
subcontractors on City projects. A listing of nfinority
contractors can be obtained fi-om the Iowa Department
of Economic Development at (515) 242-472I and the
iowa Department of Transportation Contracts Office at
(515) 23%1422.
Bidders shall list on the Form of Proposal the names
of persons, firms, companies or other parties with
whom the bidder intends to subcontract. This list shall
include the type of work and approximate subcontract
amount(s).
The Contractor awarded the contract shall submit a
list on the Form of Agreement of the proposed
subconn'actors, together with quantities, unit prices and
extended dollar amounts.
By virtue of statutory authority, preference must be
given to products and provisions grown and coal
produced within the State of Iowa, and to lowa
domestic labor, to the extent lawfully reqnired under
Iowa Statutes. The Iowa reciprocal resident bidder
prdbrence law applies to this Project.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all
proposals, and also reserves the right to waive techni-
calities and irrcgnlarities.
Published upon order of the City Council of Iowa
City, Iowa.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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