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CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
October 1, 2024
Community Planning Month
Attachments: Community Planning Month proclamation
City of Iowa City
11? PROCLAMATION
Whereas, change is constant and affects all cities, towns, suburbs, counties, boroughs,
townships, rural areas, and other places; and
Whereas, community planning and plans can help manage this change in a way that provides
better choices for how people work and live; and
Whereas, community planning provides an opportunity for all residents to be meaningfully
involved in making choices that determine the future of their community; and
Whereas, the full benefits of planning requires public officials and residents who understand,
support, and demand excellence in planning and plan implementation; and
Whereas, the month of October is designated as National Community Planning Month
throughout the United States of America and its territories, and
Whereas, the American Planning Association endorses National Community Planning Month
as an opportunity to highlight how planning is essential to addressing ongoing community needs
and how planners can lead communities to equitable and sustainable futures; and
Whereas, the celebration of National Community Planning Month gives us the opportunity to
publicly recognize the participation and dedication of the members of planning commissions and
other planners who have contributed their time and expertise to the improvement of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa; and
Whereas, we recognize the many valuable contributions made by professional urban planners
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and extend our heartfelt thanks for the continued commitment to
public service by these professionals; and
Whereas, this commitment is exemplified by the City's recent $3.75 million PRO Housing
award through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which will be used to
reduce regulatory barriers to housing construction, provide housing counseling services, and to
develop new affordable housing for low and moderate-income households.
Now Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, Iowa do hereby proclaim the month
of October 2024 as
Community Planning Month
in the City of Iowa City, Iowa in conjunction with t ebration of Nation unity
Planning Month. /
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
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Item Number: 2.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
October 1, 2024
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Attachments: Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATIONS
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vI Whereas, domestic abuse, dating abuse, and stalking affects women, children, and men of all
racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, causing long-term physical, psychological, and
emotional harm; and
Whereas, one in three Americans have witnessed an incident of domestic violence; and
Whereas, children who experience domestic abuse are at a higher risk for failure in school,
mental illness, substance abuse, suicide, and may choose violence as a way to solve problems
later in life; and
Whereas, domestic abuse in rural communities exists as a hidden, silent, and often
unrecognized crime that is often underreported; and
Whereas, through the inspiration, courage, and persistence of victims of domestic abuse, their
children, and advocates, our communities are learning to recognize the impact of violence in the
home and within intimate relationships; and
Whereas, DVIP/RVAP has worked to end violence and abuse in intimate relationships for
more than 45 years through the collaborative partnerships of advocates, volunteers, local
municipalities, criminal justice, health and human services, faith communities, business leaders,
and private citizens; and
Whereas, our community's achievements should be commended and we must continue our
commitment to respect and support victims of domestic abuse and to prevent future violence in
our community.
Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the month of
October 2024 to be
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
in Iowa City, Iowa, and urge all community members to work together to eliminate domestic
violence, dating violence, and stalking from our community.
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annual Shop for Shelter. We collect nearly 9 council meetings and board of supervisor
months worth of goods for victim-survivors meetings to declare October as Domestic
in our Johnson County shelter with the Violence Awareness Month and thank those
support of the community. This year, Shop who support our work in the communities
for Shelter will be held at local grocery we serve.
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DVIP & RVAP provides • Safety planning
comprehensive services to victim- • 24/7 advocacy in working with law
survivors of intimate partner enforcement, medical and social
violence and sexual violence. For 45 services
years, we have offered support, • 24-hour safe shelter
resources, and safety to individuals • Trauma informed 1 :1 counseling,
in our eight-county service region. peer counseling, and support group
• Youth services
( SAFE PET PROGRAM • Emergency pet sheltering
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shelter, vet care, and foster care for Resources and referrals
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Iowa City: 1 ,091 individuals
Coralville: 142 across 8 counties
Solon: 13
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eight-county service region.
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Every October DVIPFOR& RVAPSAFETY lebrates ce Libraries across our service region will Join us on October 17th in wearing
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the amazing support victims/survivors book displays!These displays aim to
receive from ourpublic safetyofficials Purple is the national color used to
educate and raise awareness by represent those most vulnerable in
in all 8 of our service counties, showcasing a range of books,from
our communities. Be sure to share
including EMTS, firefighters, and the fiction to memoirs to children's books. your photos with us on social media &
police and sheriff's departments. Stop by your local library and pick up
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interns and practicum students) work • Safety planning
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sexual violence can quality services to meet client needs. enforcement, medical and social
• Indirect service volunteers support the
affect anyone regardless function of our agency with tasks such as services
of gender, race, class, sorting donations, cleaning the • 24-hour safe shelter
age, or sexual orientation. emergency shelter, and organizing office • Trauma informed 1 :1 counseling,
spaces. peer counseling, and support
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fundraising and community outreach . Youth services
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sexual orientation, gender identity, • Emergency pet sheltering
race, color, age, religion, political Financial contributions allow DVIP • Mobile advocacy
beliefs, mental and physical disability, & RVAP to provide vital resources • Medical and Sexual Assault Exam
economic standing, or any other beliefs to victim-survivors. Through your advocacy
or affiliations. We also understand that generous support, we offer • Resources and referrals
safety and sobriety do not always go assistance and remove barriers • Housing assistance
hand in hand. Our advocates will travel that victims face every day. • Community education/technical
to meet clients where they are in either assistance/prevention education
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Item Number: 2.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
October 1, 2024
Indigenous People's Day
Attachments: Indigenous People's Day proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the City of Iowa City recognizes that the Indigenous Peoples of the lands that
would later become known as the Americas have occupied these lands since time
immemorial; and
Whereas, the City recognizes the fact that Iowa City is built upon the homelands and
villages of the Indigenous Peoples of this region; and
Whereas, the City is dedicated to opposing systemic racism towards Indigenous people,
which perpetuates high rates of poverty and income inequality, exacerbating disproportionate
health, education, and social crises; and
Whereas, Indigenous Peoples' Day was first proposed in 1977 by a delegation of Native
Nations to the United Nations sponsored International Conference on Discrimination against
Indigenous Populations in the Americas; and
Whereas, the City strongly supports the preposition that Indigenous Peoples' Day shall be
an opportunity to celebrate the thriving cultures and values of the Indigenous Peoples of the
region; and
Whereas, the City strongly encourages schools to include the teaching of Indigenous
Peoples' history in its curriculum and encourages other businesses, organizations, and
institutions to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Now, Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim October 14,
2024 as
Indigenous Peoples' Day
in Iowa City.
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Item Number: 2.d.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
October 1, 2024
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Attachments: National Disability Employment Awareness Month proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to provide
education about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of
America's workers with disabilities; and
Whereas, October 2024 marks the 79th anniversary of National Disability Employment
Awareness Month; and
Whereas, its history traces back to 1945 when it started as a week focused on people with
physical disabilities but later evolved into a full month that acknowledges the importance of
increasing the workforce inclusion of people with all nature of disabilities; and
Whereas, supporting the talents and careers of Iowa Citians with disabilities and creating
meaningful experiences in the workplace is an essential ingredient to building an inclusive
community and strong economy; and
Whereas, activities during this month will reinforce the value and talent that people with
disabilities add to our workplaces and communities and affirm Iowa City's commitment to
increasing access to good jobs for all workers, including workers with disabilities; and
Whereas, Iowa City's long-term success is dependent on empowering all individuals with the
ability to work and express their talents in the workforce, fulfilling open jobs and enhancing the
quality of life throughout the community; and
Whereas, Iowa City is committed to cultivating a positive, welcoming environment where
individuals can pursue career opportunities across many different occupations that welcome their
skill sets and help them reach their goals;
Now Therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City,hereby proclaim October 2024 as
National Disability Employment
Awareness Month
and call upon employers and community organizations in Iowa City to observe October with
appropriate programs and activities, to ensure that workers with disabilities have access to good
jobs every month of every year, and to pledge to continue pursuing the goals of opportunity, full
participation, economic self-sufficiency, and independent living for people with disabilities.
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