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Home My WebLink About2023-09-19 Public heaingNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at which time the Council will consider: An ordinance rezoning property located at 715 N Dodge Street from Medium Density Single -Family Residential Zone with a �J Historic District Overlay (OHD/RS-8) to OHD/RS-8 in order to designate the property as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. (REZ23- 0006) An ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning C) A. Code, to improve housing choice, increase housing supply, and encourage housing affordability (REZ23-0001) Said public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 19th of September 2023, in Emma J. Harvat Hall at City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., in said city, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. Copies of proposed ordinances and resolutions are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above-mentioned time and place. Copies may also be made available by telephoning the City Clerk at 319-356-5043 or emailing kgrace@iowa- city.org Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner we FLED SEP 5 2O23 3 q.b CItClerk Iowatlty, Iowa STAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW: Item: 9.a Item 9 . a : Zoning Code Amendment - Housing Choice, Supply, and Affordability REZ23-0001 Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to improve housing choice, increase housing supply, and encourage housing affordability. ( First Consideration) Introduction jND CM Or IOWA Cnv Background Why These Updates? Iowa City is considering changes to the Zoning Code to Iowa City has a housing supply shortage.The City is looking at encouraging accessory apartments as one of several increase housing supply,improve housing choice,and ways to help meet the need for housing.However,current standards appear to be a significant barrier to construction. encourage housing affordability. Consider: Accessory Apartments Permitted,1995.2023 The proposed changes seek to: •Iowa City anticipates a demand for over 4.600 additional 7 2030 6 1. Increase Flexibility for a range of housing types; residences by v 5 2. Modify design standards to reduce the cost of construction; Only 61%of projected demand will be met based on recent a s trends,which will lead to higher housing costs n 3. Provide additional flexibility to enhance the supply of housing, ° ° = 2 including reducing regulatory barriers to accessory apartments; 55/°of renters and 23/0 of homeowners are cost-burdened t (i.e.spend more than 30%of their income on housing) 0 4. Create regulatory incentives for affordable housing;and ?2 ?R2 00 The City has allowed accessory apartments since 1987 but <<<<<------------n- ��m�o0000000000a0000 5. Address fair housing concerns to help advance the City's averages fewer than 2 units permitted per year equity and inclusion goals. Only-0.5%of eligible properties have an accessory apartment hill 2016 12019 12022 12023 Affordable Housing Action Plan Fair Housing Choice Study Affordable Housing Action Plan Update Planning&Zoning Commission •Recommended 15 action •Lack of affordable rental - •The update was created following P I steps,including changes housing was identified as numerous public input sessions,in IL_ stake- Affordable imrsme to zoning regulations �,, a significant fair housing �i addition to a survey,targetedstake- a logy Mn ---- issue ® holder meetings,and other events •The only action step not yet completed consists of the _.--„ ,,,__,- •The study recommended naion •Reiterates the need to explore uses recommended changes to ¢� improvina housing choice F'a4 allowed,including the possiblity of zoning regulations as a strategy to help further allowing rental units to have ADUs •February,Introduced upcoming amendments 'Consider re lmo chanes to Cit Code.includin...mors buildln fair housing `Increase the allowable number and/or type of dwelling unit[flin single family Aa pp g Y g g •July:Summarized the proposed amendments esti nhtaso opposed requiringa Tanned Unit Deveb enf '...allowawrdervari of deveb mem coning disdicts by right in more locations Examples include shop,duplexes and types Y o PP !P Pm 1 ety, p types inowdensity sing zero-Iodine stmcfures.” process(densttg multiplex units,cottage cluslers.ekJ" the commundy.Sinre most auras are zoned for low single- •August:Provided comprehensive overview of the family homes,this wilrequire exploring ways m increase the density FY23-FY26 Cit Council Strategic Plan proposed amendments end types rehousing elbwlad7.,bdf h also fealifeles the creation of y 9 housing units at different price points within neighbodmods.' Prioritizes recommendations In the The proposed amendments are the updated Affordable Housing Action Plan beginningculmination of a series of efforts with the City's 2016 Affordable Housing Advance prioritized recommendations in the Action Plan and continuing through several 2022AtfoNeble Housvg AcPon Plan.` subsequent planning processes. Learn more about Neighborhood and Development services atwww.icgov.org/NDS- IMPACT AREA • Values City RACIAL EQUITY, Ap Council SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS Strategic CLIMATE ACTION • PARTNERSHIPS AND Plan ENGAGEMENT rd • E '� unique people neighbo_rh_oo_d festivals pro" ��a z�40, � - educafien g i ♦ Irks aciiatie8'e — MM Ifve - O �:B Ca M!1 it amusicl great waable1}' �Eriendl ' aar •a 1• P• 1 _ `� I �� a yolk@,E: �.r Imd 6rNM�e„ NwNmwKe.eP events pCORLMUZIl �� messes` ssiall-town Northside ��Calh-olNited ro ;neighborhoods e D Un rsity"clike o , like E library w.k 4MN culmraltOwn able �al fanm o d/ifereot eM1aa. a}E s°=c u i • _ S 8 AwaCi 1C2030: Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted MEry 14,2013 2022171 CITY OF IOWA CITY Iowa City iom UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Affordable Housing ACTION PLAN 2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice )I Zoning Amendment Review Criteria Consistency with the Comprehensive Plon r - r - Why didn ' t you engage neighborhood associations ? Increase flexibility for a range of housin qR • • ify Modify design standards Proposed Provide additional flexibility to enhance the supply Provide Amendments of housing Create regulatory incentives for Affordable housing 4 • • - Address Fair Housing go How does this help affordable housing ? 1 . Increase flexibility for a range of housing types Proposed Amendments : 1 . Increase flexibility for a range of housing types Proposed Change 1a. Allow duplexes/2 attached units more Currently allowed only on corner widely in lower density single-family lots zones 1b. Allow townhome-style multi-family Currently allows up to 6 side-by- uses in higher density single-family zones side single-family townhomes 1c. Allow 2nd story multi-family more BOA review requires finding that easily in certain commercial zones and specific and general approval enable the BOA to allow ground floor criteria are met residential in commercial zones 1d. Treat assisted group living more Allow in more zones without BOA similarly to multi-family uses review, and stop allowing in semi- industrial zones Analysis : 1a . Allow duplex & 2 attached units more widely in ry _ lower density single-family zones Existing Situation • Duplexes/attached single-family uses tend to be more affordable than single-family homes 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan recommends expanding where allowed from just corner lots in lower density zones Anticipated Impacts Primarily expected to lead to additional duplex/attached single-family uses in greenfield sites Existing parcels may accommodate duplex uses through gradual conversion/redevelopment Up to 2,900 lots (-170 parcels in University Impact Area) Up to another 2,200 lots w/ lot size reductions(-90 parcels in UTA) Attached single-family uses would require lots be re-subdivided Allowed historically but amount has decreased Analysis : 1b . Allow townhome-style multi - family uses in higher density single-family zones Existing Situation Up to 6 attached single-family townhomes are allowed in higher density residential zones Townhome-style multi-family homes are not even though they can be more affordable and look the same from the street Anticipated Impacts Likely to have limited impact on units produced Adds flexibility for housing types allowed and arrangement of dwelling units in RS-12 zone Attached Single-Fa milyTown homes Townhome-Style Multi-Family Tim - i � Is the City proposing to get rid of single-family zoning and therefore, single-family - � neighborhoods ? i i Why aren ' t you restricting �, rentals ? • e • group • more similarly to multi -family uses Existing Assisted Situation group living uses Not - • as household living uses Are • - • in fewer zoningdistricts ' - - • living like similarly sized household a � o i living mul ml nn ■Y■ ort ■■• /1■0 ■■lo nn un nnr n�711 ,7n 17u ■�■ on ■�■ u7n ■cm 17n €7n n�slu � �i • • G L • 0 ii � Anticipated • . - • Impacts ■_LII .711 C•7Y Y®■ O■ �C7, L 11911 IYLP E911 X711 II E71U Simplifies process to allow . - • �YII II IIC --.CIIIII ■■■ Y ■ ■ Y■■ ■■VV` ■1111 111111 11111 II CR211 111" '. ■@■ I �D p o, ■L•`■ ■@II ■C711 11711 II C�Itl living in lowerdensity multi-family 0 zones Allows assisted living in all zones Hickory Trails Estates • allow multi-family Primarily allows • zones No longer allowssemi-industrial commercial zone 2 . Modify design standards Proposed Amendments : 2 . Modifydesign standards Proposed Change 2a. Eliminate 2 multi-family site 1. Must have 2' masonry/brick base development standards to provide 2. Fagade materials must wrap 3' flexibility around corners 2b. Adjust standards to allow duplexes Limit garages to 60% of fagade and 2 attached single-family units in mid- and 20' per street combined block locations without allowing garages (unless set back 15') to dominate the streetscape Must utilize rear alley if existing 2c. Simplify waiver for townhome-style Replaces a minor modification multi-family parking setback process Analysis : 2c. Simplify waiver for townhome- style multi-family parking setback Existing Situation Parking for townhome-style multi- family uses must be behind 15' of building depth from street May be waived by minor modification (requires administrative hearing and notification) Anticipated Impacts Very limited Simplifies process to waive standard on side street Not allowed on front street, which maintains the intent of the current regulation 3 . Provide additional flexibility to enhance the supply of housing Proposed Amendments : 3 . Provide additional flexibility to enhance the supply of housing Proposed Change 3a. Reduce lot sizes/widths for detached SFD: RS-5, RNS-12, RM-12, RM-20 and attached single-family and duplex Duplex/SFA: RS-5, RS-8 uses in some zones 3b. Increase bedroom limit for missing Multi-family from 3 to 4 bedrooms middle housing outside of the University Duplex/SFA from 4 to 5 bedrooms Impact Area Analysis : 3a . Reduce lot sizes/widths for detached and attached single-family and duplex uses in some zones Existing Situation • Many pre-1962 lots zoned are non- conforming • Best practice: reduce min. lot sizes that can perpetuate patterns of economic and - demographic segregation Anticipated Impacts ;.:. : . . • Brings many non-conforming lots intoT compliance M 4.6 1 iF -54 5 `��,� • —1,600 lots (RS-5/RNS-12) are made conforming (85% of non-conforming lots) h '� A A O • Less than 300 lots remain non-conforming in these zones • Provides more flexibility to arrangement of A 25' 2' 25 25' 25" 25' 25' 25 25' 25' '. 25 i lots in new subdivisions, including smaller lots - , -4 . with reduced land costs = M°mi^°;1Oe 01 • Allows duplexes on smaller lots (previously discussed) Analysis : 3b . Increase bedroom limit for missing middle housing outside of the University Impact Area Existing Situation The number of bedrooms are limited for duplexes, attached single-family, `,1 WPnKPtl S � p„ert WovrNvy SE s, and multi-family uses UP 3 EJ. wnS m,o Bedrooms caps limits where large ad, households can live to single-family detached housing and increases = a ' -Ty-pry--------�� ro housing costs 1 m 4y 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan „'moo?56rB; I I 1 recommended amendments to these sir} e 1 9 1 .sW dye• ! standards F 1 1 Anticipated Impacts Allows the construction of units for larger families Retains bedroom cap for University Impact Area which avoid informal rooming units UniverCity Homes,2010-2018 M.,Qe 4�.,3018 Don ' t these changes =- undermine the City's neighborhood "xm.," '° stabilization efforts ? w , I - I MY ■on N L 0 0075015 03 Mies A 1, 4 . Create regulatory incentives for affordable housing Proposed Amendments : 4 . Create regulatory incentives for affordable housing Proposed Change 4a. Create a density bonus for affordable 20% density bonus where 20% of housing units in conventional zones units are affordable housing for 20 years (and include additional regulatory flexibility) 4b. Eliminate minimum parking Affordable housing would have a requirements for affordable housing minimum parking requirement of 0 spaces if affordable for 20 years Is the City proposing that new housing no longer needs to provide on -site pa rki ng ? Analysis : 4a . Create a density bonus for affordable housing units in conventional zoning districts Existing Situation Riverfront Crossings and Form-Based Zones have density bonus for Example: 20-acre 01313 Example: Multi-family affordable housing ' No density bonuses for affordable housing in conventional zones Development Development Characteristics: Anticipated Impacts ➢ -14 acres Characteristics: ➢ 33,000 sf lot available for dev't available for dev't Provides voluntary Incentive (carrot) ➢ Max. density is 5 ➢ Min. area/unit is for new income-restricted affordable dwelling 2,725 sf housing units units/acre ➢ conventional ➢ Conventional Administered during typical reviews Development Development ➢ Allows -70 homes � Allows 12 units Additional units help offset costs of affordable ➢ All are market housing > All are market rate rate Affordable Incentive Density bonus are most common ➢ Affordable Incentive ➢ Allows 15 units affordable housing incentive ➢ Allows -84 homes ➢ 3 are affordable ➢ 17 are affordable ➢ 12 are market Provides flexibility for setback and ➢ 67 are market rate height standards if needed rate Analysis : 4b . Eliminate minimum parking requirements for affordable housing Existing Situation Riverfront Crossings and Form-Based Zones do not require parking for affordable 01313 Example: Multi-family housing dev't zoned RS-5 lot zoned RM-12 Only Central Business zones reduce parking for affordable housing Past plans have suggested waiving parking Development i Development requirements for all affordable housing Characteristics: Characteristics: units -14 acres ➢ 33,000 sf lot available for dev't available for dev't Anticipated Impacts ➢ Min. 2 parking ➢ Min. 2 parking spaces/unit spaces/unit Allows affordable housing to provide ➢ Conventional ➢ Conventional parking spaces needed for clients without a Development Development mandate ➢ Allows ^'70 homes ➢ Allows 12 units Parking waiver provides Incentivize (carrot) '� Min. of 140 ➢ Min. 24 parking for developing affordable housing units by Affordable spaces spacess ➢ able Incentive > Affordable Incentive offsetting the cost of affordable housing Allows ^'84 homes Allows 15 units Design flexibility, Including parking ➢ Min. of 134 ➢ Min. of 24 parking reductions, is second most common parking spaces spaces incentive S . Address fair housing Proposed Amendments : 5 . Address fair housing Proposed 5a. Create a process to request Federal law requires the City to reasonable accommodations for persons provide reasonable with disabilities accommodations 5b. Reclassify Community Service — Long Term Housing uses as a residential use Analysis : 5a . Create a process to request reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities Existing Situation City must make reasonable ProposedApproval accommodations for persons with disabilities under federal law No comprehensive process currently 1. The housing, which is the subject of the exists request for reasonable accommodation,will be used by an individual with disabilities Best practice: provide as administrative protected under fair housing laws; relief 2. The requested accommodation is necessary to make housing available for the use and enjoyment of an individual with disabilities Anticipated Impacts protected under the fair housing laws; Creates simple, comprehensive process 3. The requested accommodation would not impose an undue financial or administrative to evaluate all reasonable burden on the jurisdiction; and accommodations requests 4. The requested accommodation would not Reduces need to call attention to the require thCi fundamentalzoningprogram.ration in the nature of the City's zoning program. disability of person making a request Analysis : 5b . Reclassify community service — long term housing uses as a residential use Existing Situation p Community Service — Long Term housing uses operated by a nonprofit are treated as - institutional rather than residential uses, and so _ they are allowed in fewer zoning districts — It is best practice to regulate housing for persons with disabilities like similar) - e Y sized household living uses . r Anticipated Impacts Simplifies process to allow such uses and enerally expands where they may be located _ (except for CI-1 zones) Eliminates reduced parking and higher density standards 2 properties owned by Shelter House are in this IV category; they become legal non-conforming uses, and their leadership is not concerned as these uses would be allowed in more contexts Best Practices : American Planning Association s.� Equity in Zoning Policy Guide Allow a broader range of building forms, lot sizes, lot widths, and residential types in low-density residential neighborhoods Reduce single-household min. lot sizes for different types of housing and standards that require construction of more expensive homes Equity in Allow ADUs without a public hearing, subject to only Zoning conditions needed to mitigate potential impacts on neighboring properties Policy Guide Treat assisted living/supportive housing as residential uses and allow them in residential zones where the scale is similar ^ppro°ed byAPA Delegate Assembly on December 15,1031. to other permitted uses Ratified by Board on December 20,3031. Allow administrative approval of "Reasonable Accommodations" for persons experiencing disabilities Treat housing with supportive services for people with disabilities the same as similarly sized residential uses Ne (C�� NATIONAL L , v• ASSOCIATION ��/_COUNTIES AV Best Practices Nationalon of Counties Policy American Association for RetiredPersons: Recommendations for Johnson County 2021 Model • . ion discussing adoption of the new model ADU 1. Make it easier to build small, moderately priced ordinance] homes. In expensive metro areas, the size of homes and the amount of land used per home are Many of these regulatory changes reformed provisions major factors in the price of individual homes. that were identified as problematic in the 2000 edition. Single-family detached homes on large lots are the Such "poison pills" are: most expensive structure type. Rowhouses, townhomes, two-to-four family homes, and low- Owner occupancy rise apartment buildings have lower per-unit Parking requirements development costs than detached homes. Conditional use permit review procedures and standards 2. Make the development process simpler and Discretionary standards related to design or shorter.The length of time required to complete "neighborhood character" development projects, combined with the complexity of the process, are significant factors in Several notes in the 2000 edition raised the question of the price of newly built housing. the fairness and the logic of imposing limits and 3. Expand vouchers or income supports for low- constraints on ADUs that were not applied to the income renters.Jurisdictions should support the primary single-family dwellings. The 2020-2021 edition construction of affordable housing. treats ADUs as a legitimate rather than a suspect and contingent type of housing. What will happen if these changes are made ? v Consistency with Comprehensive Plan Community Vision Statement Iowa City is an energetic and friendly community,renowned for its arts and culture,healthcare Relevant Strategies and Goals: and education,and distinctive local businesses.The small-town character of our neighborhoods combined with the big-city vitality of our Downtown and university campus make Iowa City a Ensure a mix of housing types within unique and appealing place for people of all ages.These assets define our sense of place and are each neighborhood, to provide options the foundation of our stable economy, for households of all types (singles, We will strive to preserve and build upon these aspects of our community while supporting compatible families, retirees, etc.) and people of all growth and investment that contributes to the overall sustainability of Iowa City by: incomes. Fostering a resilient local economy that increases the tax base,stimulates job growth,and pro- motes the overall prosperity and progress ofour people; Encourage development on smaller lots that conserve land and allow for more Protecting and enhancing the environment and encouraging the responsible use of our natural and energy resources; affordable single-family housing options. Providing safe and efficient modes of travel for all in order to ensure the opportunity for fullpartic• Develop neighborhood plans that help ipation in community life and efficient use of resources; ensure a balance of housing types, Creating attractive and affordable housing for all people—housing that is the foundation of healthy, especially in older parts of the city. safe,and diverse neighborhoods throughout our city; Fostering communication among owners,redevelopers,and occupants to mitigate the impact of Discourage sprawl by promoting small- redeveloping maIl- redeveloping existing residential properties lot and infill development. Promoting opportunities for civic engagement and human development for all who call Iowa City Identify and support infill development home;and and redevelopment opportunities in Encouraging and supporting collaborative efforts with the University of Iowa,the Iowa city Com- areas where services and infrastructure munity School District,Johnson County,and other neighboring jurisdictions for the mutual benefit of all communities. are already in place. "IC2030:Comprehensive Plan Update" (Adopted 2013) StepsN ext Zoning Code Amendment — P&Z recommendation _ to City Council (August 2023 & October 2023) Amendments) Comprehensive Plan Update (TBD-Est. 2024-2026) Zoning Code Update (TBD) Planning & tonin Commission Recommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends that Title 14 Zoning be amended as presented in the proposed ordinance to enhance land use regulations related to improving housing choice, increasing housing supply, and encouraging affordability. Proposed changes to accessory dwelling unit regulations will be considered at a later date under a separate ordinance. STAFF PRESENTATION CONCLUDED � N } U W I� v N O X � N oi cu / Q N LL > 1 I O J J 0 LL 0 O Z O o a z � LU V) LU oc � m nson GISIi rmrtionj County Home xau,. er PRESENTATION CONCLUDED Item: 9.b STAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW : T CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1826 (319) 3S6-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org Item 9 . b : Rezoning — 715 N . Dodge Street — Local Historic Landmark REZ23-0006 Ordinance rezoning property located at 715 N . Dodge Street from Medium Density Single-Family Residential with a Historic District Overlay (OHD/RS-8) to OHD/RS-8 in order to designate the property as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. ( First Consideration) r r 1 r , � CITY OF IOWA CITY 1 •r. •r 1 Brown St - - - J,_4ZA _ 'rte i'f, � h Y `�,^• [ .� � V:i�� F' ' c � s a o ❑ - Z Z ®„ 1 W.' r t Map showing property located at 715 N Dodge Street zoned Medium-Density Ronalds St Single-Family Residential (RS-8J with a Historic District Overlay (OHD) to be designated as a Local Historic Landmark pie 'i • 715 N D • • : - Front Today S �._ �' .,�y � i �'. �-" ems'u e _ ^•�k # 'x �,n ® Key property Contributing property Noncontributing property ® Non historic property_ II' Ii D I q � ) 1 9116 tsl W ns t73 w asw U7 t13 tSl n) M0 ei tN til 331Wy l tq Its HoUlOw PARK • was 3K 3M )It 313 MI 41413 alt m 7 BROWN STREET BROWN STREET I AQ 39 726 • fU Tia vn719 V 731 E- 7r• to •„s yZO v RONALDS STREET G 0 13 13 y m 713 iB N 4 S REZ23-0006 0 0.01 0.01 0.03 Mlles 715 N Dodge Street Rezoning Prepared 6y:Melanie Comer I i I i I Date Prepared:July 2023 11 / p: i1 ♦ y M . .l, T ��l t.' General Review Criteria Landmark Rezoning Criteria: • Compliance with the Comprehensive Plon • Central District Plon • Goal 1b: Calls for protection of historic buildings • Historic Preservation element of the Comprehensive Plon: • Gool1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's past Objective 5: Identify and pursue historic landmark nominations Rezoning to create the Brown Street Historic District and apply a Historic Overlay District (OHD) designation for a Key contributing property to the existing Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8)- P&Z recommendation to City Council (1994) Historic Review of any significant changes to the Next Steps exterior of the building — Historic Preservation 715 N Commission Building Permits — Staff Review Dodge Historic Landmark Overlay Rezoning from Medium Density Single-Family with a Historic Overly (OHD) to Historic Landmark — HPC and P&Z Recommendation to City Council (August 2023) Historic Review of any significant changes to the exterior of the building — Historic Preservation All Commission Building Permits — Staff Review Historic Preservation and Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation The Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of REZ23-0006, an application to designate 715 N Dodge Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark and rezone from Medium Density Single-Family Residential with a Historic District Overlay (OHD/RS-8) to Medium Density Single-Family Residential with a Historic District Overlay (OHD/RS-8). STAFF PRESENTATION CONCLUDED Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will, ^ n be held at which the Council will consider: ```-) r �r7 29 PFJ 12: 32 Ordinance amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," of the City Code to correct wastewater system, and solid waste disposal charges and fees. Copies of the proposed ordinance are on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa. Copies are available by telephoning the City Clerk at 319/356-5043 or emailing kellie-fruehling�a iowa-city.org. The public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on September 19, 2023, in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to participate. Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk 10. 0. Prepared by: Nicole Davies, Finance Director, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5085 Ordinance No. Ordinance Amending Title 3, Entitled "City Finances, Taxation And Fees," Chapter 4, Entitled "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, And Penalties" of the City Code to increase or change charges and fees Whereas, pursuant to Chapter 384, Code of Iowa (2023), the City of Iowa City is authorized to establish and provide for the collection of rates to pay for the City's utility systems, including the City's wastewater treatment system and solid waste disposal services at the municipal landfill, and Whereas, the City increased the delinquency charge on current billed portion of the outstanding amount on combined water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste account that is not paid within 22 days of billing date from 5% to 10% on October 20, 2020; and Whereas, the City's City Code was updated for this increase in Title 3, Chapter 4, Section 3, entitled "Potable Water Use and Service"; and Whereas, the City's City Code was not updated for this increase in Title 3, Chapter 4, Section 4, entitled "Wastewater Treatment Works User Charges" nor in Title 3, Chapter 4, Section 5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal"; and Whereas, the Iowa City City Council proposes to update City Code for this increase in both Title 3, Chapter 4, Section 4, entitled "Wastewater Treatment Works User Charges" and in Title 3, Chapter 4, Section 5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal"; and Whereas, the Landfill's minimum fee in lieu of tonnage fees (300 pounds or less) was increased effective July 1, 2023; and Whereas, the Iowa City City Council proposes to change the (300 pounds or less) to (600 pounds or less) to coincide with the minimum fee per pound. Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I. Amendment. 1. Title 3, entitled "City Finances, Taxation, and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of'�-r es, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties," Section 4, entitled "Wastewater Treatment - rks User Charges," of the Iowa City Code is hereby amended by deleting it in its entirety and rep aping it as follows: 3-4-4: Wastewater Treatment Works User Charges: ct? Sanitary Sewer Service Charges; Description Of Amount Of Fee, Charge, Bond, City Code Fee, Charge, Bond, Fine Or Penalty Fine Or Penalty Chapter, Article Or Section Reference Minimum monthly charge (includes the first 100 cubic $8.31 16-3A-4 feet of water used) Monthly charge for each additional 100 cubic feet of 4.07 16-3A-4 water used Low income discount 60 percent of monthly minimum 16-3A-4 charge Ordinance No. Page 2 Monthly surcharge: Charge Yard waste collection fees: BOD (per pound) 300 or less MPL' Included in charge for 100 cubic feet 16-3A-4 Low income discount of water used Untreated wood waste BOD (per pound) from 301 MPL to 2,000 MPL' $ 0.290 16-3A-4 $3.50 BOD (per pound) greater than 2,000 MPL' 0.434 16-3A-4 Appliance collection, per item collected Suspended solids (SS) (per pound) 0.232 16-3A-4 Monthly minimum, unmetered user 34.03 16-3A-4 Manufactured housing park, monthly minimum per lot 34.03 16-3A-4 Holding tank waste - plus landfill fees 0.033 per gallon 16-3A-4 Holding tank waste hauler - annual permit 925.14 per year 16-3A-4 Deposit and delinquency fee for combined City water 16 -3A -5,16-3A-7 and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste collection 75 percent of monthly charge accounts: Residential owner account, per combined residential 0.00 service for City water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste collection service Residential tenant account, per combined residential 120.00 service for City water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste collection service 10 percent delinquency charge on current billed 10.0 percent current billed portion. }=.y portion of the outstanding amount on combined Can be waived once every 12., water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste months ' account that is not paid within 22 days of billing date Delinquency deposit fee for combined City water and/or An amount equal to an average 2- 16,-3A-5 sanitary sewer and/or solid waste collection accounts month billing for the delinquent' account. Can be waived if the account holder enrolls in SurePay 2. Title 3, entitled "City Finances, Taxation, and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties," Section 5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the Iowa City Code is hereby amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it as follows: 3-4-5: Solid Waste Disposal: Description Of Fee, Charge, Bond, Fine Or Penalty Charge Yard waste collection fees: Per dwelling unit, per month $3.50 Low income discount 75 percent of monthly charge Untreated wood waste Free Additional yard waste carts over 1, per month $3.50 Collection of large items fees: Appliance collection, per item collected $20.00 Bulky solid waste $20.00 per stop and 1 item; $10.00 per additional items Tire collection $3.75 per tire; $7.50 tire and rim Residential solid waste collection fees: Curbside household refuse: Per dwelling unit, per month $14.00 Low income discount 75 percent of monthly charge Ordinance No. Paae 3 Per sticker for each additional bag beyond each unit's monthly allotment $ 2.50 each Additional refuse carts over 1, per month $14.00 each Per 2 rooming units, per month (in addition to the dwelling unit fees) 15.90 Electronic waste TVs or monitors $21.50 per item Curbside recycling: dwelling unit, per month $7.50 —] Eincome discount 75 percent of monthly charge Iowa City community compost $20.00 per ton, $2.00 minimum Wood chip mulch No charge Deposit and delinquency fee combined for City water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste collection accounts: Residential owner account, per combined residential service for City water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste collection service $ 0.00 Residential tenant account, per combined residential service for City water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste collection service 120.00 10 percent delinquency charge on current billed portion of the outstanding amount on combined water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste account that is not paid within 22 days of billing date 10 percent current billed portion. Can be waived once every 12 months Delinquency deposit for combined water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste collection service An amount equal to an average 2 -month billing for the delinquent account. Can be waived if the account holder enrolls in SurePay Special wastes disposal fees: Disposal of special wastes (except for asbestos containing material and contaminated soils) 2 times the landfill use fees in this section Minimum fee 2 times the landfill use fee for 1 ton Asbestos containing material (ACM): Nonfriable ACM, from Iowa City premises subject to a Property Tax and City owned property $100.00/ton Nonfriable ACM, from other locations 105.00/ton ' Friable ACM, from Iowa City premises subject to a Property Tax and City owned property 100.00/cubic yard Friable ACM, from other locations 105.00/cubic yard Minimum fee for any regulated ACM 100.00 Contaminated soil: 50.00/ton Minimum fee for contaminated soil 150.00 Disposal of large items fees (see also Collection of large items fees above): Appliance disposal fees: Commercial per item disposed 1.00/cubic foot Residential per item disposed $12.50 (at landfill scale house) Tire disposal fee: Per pound $ 0.15 Ordinance No. Page 4 Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect on upon approval. Passed and approved this day of Mayor Attest: City Clerk Approved by City Attorney's Office 20 Subject to minimum fee 3.00 Untreated wood waste and yard waste: 24.00/ton Minimum 2.00 Landfill use fees: Arriving at the landfill with an unsecured or uncovered load: First instance in trailing 12 months Warning Second or subsequent instances in trailing 12 months $50.00 Electronic waste $3.00 per item; TVs or monitors $15.00 per item Solid waste from Iowa City premises subject to a Property Tax and City owned property: Total landfill fee per ton (includes State fee per ton) $45.00 All other solid waste: Total landfill fee per ton (includes State fee per ton) $50.00 Minimum fee in lieu of tonnage fees (600 pounds or less): Solid waste from Iowa City premises subject to a Property Tax and City owned property $14.00 All other solid waste $15.00 Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect on upon approval. Passed and approved this day of Mayor Attest: City Clerk Approved by City Attorney's Office 20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -AMENDMENT OF CURRENT BUDGET City of IOWA CITY Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 The City of IOWA CITY will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 Meeting Date/Time: 9/19/2023 06:00 PM I Contact: Kellie Grace Phone: 319 356-5041 Meeting Location: Emma Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington St. Iowa Cti There will be no increase in taxes. Any residents or taxpayers will be heard for or against the proposed amendment at the time and place specified above. A detailed statement of: additional receipts, cash balances on hand at the close of the preceding fiscal year, and proposed disbursements, both past and anticipated, will be available at the hearing. Budget amendments are subject to protest. If protest petition requirements are met, the State Appeal Board will hold a local hearing. For more information, consult htt s://do iowa.qov/local-gov-appeals. REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Total Budget as Certified or Last Amended Current Amendment Total Budget After Current Amendment Taxes Levied on Property 1 66,312,743 0 66,312,743 Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year 2 0 0 0 Net Current Property Tax 3 66,312,743 0 66,312,743 Delinquent Property Tax Revenue 4 0 0 0 TIF Revenues 5 4,083,031 0 4,083,031 Other City Taxes 61 3,596,467 0 3,596,467 Licenses & Permits 7 2,033,921 0 2,033,921 Use of Money & Property 8 3,172,348 0 3,172,348 Intergovernmental 9 36,115,666 10,363,293 46,478,959 Charges for Service 10 51,347,782 0 51,347,782 Special Assessments 11 1,381 0 1,381 Miscellaneous 12 10,580,520 148,316 10,728,836 Other Financing Sources 131 42,980,400 447,000 43,427,400 Transfers In 141 54,847,195 2,025,000 56,872,195 Total Revenues & Other Sources 15 275,071,454 12,983,609 288,055,063 EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Public Safety 16 30,750,428 518,495 31,268,923 Public Works 17 12,745,770 199,766 12,945,536 Health and Social Services 18 696,500 0 696,500 Culture and Recreation 19 17,500,835 58,710 17,559,545 Community and Economic Development 20 10,406,420 22,294,267 32,700,687 General Government 21 12,632,164 1,420,526 14,052,690 Debt Service 221 13,210,690 0 13,210,690 Capital Projects 23 31,178,470 36,233,268 67,411,738 Total Government Activities Expenditures 24 129,121,277 60,725,032 189,846,309 Business Type/Enterprise 25 90,987,334 24,553,304 115,540,638 Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures 26 220,108,611 85,278,336 305,386,947 Transfers Out 27 54,847,195 2,025,000 56,872,195 Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 274,955,806 87,303,336 362,259,142 Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over Under Ex enditures/Transfers Out 29 115,648 74,319,727 74,204,079 Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2023 30 157,640,187 01 157,640,187 Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2024 1 311 157,755,835 -74,319,7271 83,436,108 Explanation of Changes: Amendments include carryover of revenues and expenditures for projects in the CIP plan, expenditures carried forward include $994,600 for Black Lives Matter funding, $1,049,000 for CDBG/HOME and $13,886,000 for ARPA. Additional detail is available in the City Clerk's Office. 08/25/2023 04:12 PM Paoe 1 of 1 STAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW: Item: 10.b FY2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT # I Nicole Davies, Finance Director BUDGET PROCESS OVERVIEW • FY2024 Original Budget was approved April 4, 2023. Runs July 1 , 2023 to June 30, 2024. • City policy allows for amendments in the following situations: • Emergent situations • Transfer from contingencies • Expenditures with offsetting revenues or fund balance • Carry-over of prior year budget authority • Can amend anytime other than the last 30 days of the fiscal year. • Iowa City has averaged three amendments per fiscal year, typically in early fall, spring of the following year and early summer of the following year. With the new property tax legislation, we anticipate that we will only have two amendments per fiscal year going forward. • The next planned amendment coincides with the FY2025 Budget Process to be approved April 2024. FIRST BUDGET AMENDMENT OF FY2024 Carry-forward requests from FY2023 Budget • Submitted by Departments and reviewed by City Manager's Office and Finance Department • Budget policy that carry-forwards must be $5,000 or I % of division budget • Capital Improvement Project budget carry-forwards • CIP usually align more with calendar year vs fiscal year and multi-year projects • Other miscellaneous amendment items REVENUES Total Budget Intergovernmental REVENUES&OTNER FINANCING SOURCES as Certified Current Total Budget Aker g or Last Amended Amendment Current Amendment Revenues - $10,363,293 Taxes Levied on Property 1 66,312,743 0 66,312,743 Less:Uncollected Delinquent Taxes-Le Year 2 0 0 0 State and Federal Net Current Property Tax 3 66,312,743 0 66,312,743 Grants on CIP carry- Delinquent Proa Tax Revenue 4 0 0 0 forwards TIF Revenues 5 4,083,031 0 4,083,031 Other City Taxes 6 3,596,467 0 3,596,467 Other Financing Sources - Licenses&Permits 7 2,033,921 0 2,033,921 $447,000 Use of Mone &Property 8 3,172,348 0 3,172,348 ' Intergovernmental 9 36,115,666 10,363,293 46,478,959 • Sale of University and Charges for Service 10 51,347,782 0 51,347,782 South District homes Special Assessments 11 1,381 0 1,381 Miscellaneous 12 10,580,520 148316 10,728,836 Miscellaneous - $148,316 Other Financing Sources 13 42,980,400 447,000 43,427,400 Transfers In 14 54,847,195 2,025,000 56,872,195 Contributions & Total Revenues&Other Sources 15 275,071,454 12,983,609 288,055,063 Grants EXPENDITURES • Governmental Capital Total Budget Current Total Budget Aker Projects - $36,233,268 as Certified Amendment Current Amendment or Last Amended Major CIP: Rochester EXPENDITURES&OTHER FINANCING USES Ave Reconstruction, Public Safety 16 30,750,428 518,495 31,268,923 Gilbert St. Bridge Public Works 17 12,745,770 199,766 12,945,536 Replacement, Sr. Ctr. Health and Social Services 18 698,500 0 696,500 Bldg Improvements Culture and Recreation 19 17,500,835 58,710 17,559,545 Community and Economic Development 20 10,406,420 22,294,267 32,700,687 Business Type/ Enterprises- General Government 21 12,632,164 1,420,526 14,052,690 $24,553,304 Debt Service 22 13,210,690 0 13,210,690 Capital Projects 231 31,178,470 36,233,268 67,411,738 Major CIP: Rohret South Total Government Activities Expenditures 24 129,121,277 60,725,032 189,846,309 Sewer & New Landfill Business Type/Enterprise 25 90,987,334 24,553,304 115,540,638 Cell Total Gov Activities&Business Expenditures 26 220,108,611 85,278,336 305,386,947 Transfers Out 27 54,847,195 2,025,000 56,872,195 Community and Economic Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 274,955,806 87,303,336 362,259,142 Development- $22,294,267 • Carry-forwards for CDBG/HOME and ARPA funds • 22 S. Linn St Purchase CONCLUSION: • First budget amendment for FY2024 • Overall total impact to Fund Balance is a decrease of $74,319,727 • Covered through excess fund balances and bonds and will not affect property tax levies QUESTIONS? STAFF PRESENTATION CONCLUDED